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Newbury Resident Warns West Geauga School Board of Lack of Levy Support By Diane Ryder editor@geaugamapleleaf.com When the Newbury school district transfers into the West Geauga district next year, West Geauga Schools officials will inherit constituents who are angry about the merger and are unlikely to support any West Geauga levies or bond issues. That was warning Newbury Township resident Jessica Alldredge gave West Geauga Schools Board of Education members during their April 23 meeting. About two dozen people attended the regular meeting, about half of them neighboring Newbury residents. During the public comment
“How are you going to sell it to Newbury, when you will be inheriting a large block of ‘no’ voters in our community?” – Jessica Alldredge portion of the meeting, however, only one person stood up to speak. Alldredge, a vocal critic of the Newbury-West Geauga territory transfer, told board members she has been following the meetings of both school boards for more than a year and has not received any satisfactory answers to her questions. “The Newbury board has been misleading, with the members having their own personal agenda,” Alldredge said, adding that three
board members had been elected on the platform of merging Newbury schools with another district. “Why is this move beneficial? Sell it to me,” Alldredge challenged board members. She said Newbury’s annual budget is less than a third of West Geauga’s, and that it has been said that Newbury would bring $5.5 million to the West Geauga district when the territory transfer is See Support • Page 5
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Newbury Township resident Jessica Alldredge warns West Geauga Schools Board of Education members at their April 23 meeting that they will be inheriting a block of angry “no” voters when Newbury transfers into their district next year.
Snip Clip & Polish – Serving Clients for 15 Years Strong By Donna L. Robinson news@chesterlandnews.com Living her dream and boasting “the best” clientele and stylists, Linda Sabovik is smitten with her beauty salon in Chester Township. “My business is my dream and my clientele has been very instrumental in making the dream possible,” said Sabovic, who has owned Snip Clip & Polish for the past 15 years. “Without those loyal clients, I would not be in business. They are the best.” Snip Clip & Polish is a full-service beauty salon offering all facets of hair services including cutting, styling and coloring of the hair.
The stylists at Snip Clip & Polish are up to speed on all the latest trends, Sabovik said. She has recently brought in stylist/ manicurist Jessica Dwyer and an assistant, Brylee Tinsley. Dwyer, 39, is a Chardon graduate and lives in Chester. She has 20 years of experience, including management at another hair care facility. “I was visiting Village Trend Boutique at their grand opening and I saw the help wanted sign and walked in,” Dwyer said. “I’m happy to be here and happy to be back working in Chesterland.” Sabovik is happy to have Dwyer and Tinsley. See Salon • Page 6
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Linda Sabovik, owner of Snip Clip & Polish in Chester Township, said her longtime clientele have been instrumental in her achieving her dream and staying in business for 15 years.
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Chesterland News
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Town Crier National Day of Prayer
May 2 Chester Christian Center Church will be open on the National Day of Prayer from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for anyone wanting to observe the day together. A time of corporate prayer will be held at noon. All are welcome.
Mayfield Church Rummage Sale
May 2-4 A rummage sale will be held at Mayfield United Methodist Church, 7747 Mayfield Road in Chester Township. All proceeds are for missions. Sale hours are Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, Bag Day, 9 a.m. to noon.
Parks Foundation Hosts Walk
May 4, 10:30 a.m. The Foundation for Geauga Parks will be hosting a walk at Frohring Meadows, 16780 Savage Road, Bainbridge Township. The approximately 2.5 mile walk should last about 90 minutes and will take place rain or shine. Bring binoculars to view birds. Pets are welcome.
Open House at Chesterland Village
May 5, 2-4 p.m. Celebrate spring at the Chesterland Historical Village by getting a first hand look at Riding The Rails, the interurban electric train that once traveled Geauga County. Docents in the Interurban Train Museum located in the Old Town Hall on the village green will share the history of the era. Activities for the children will be offered and all the vintage buildings will be open. Admission is free.
Geauga Plastic Coalition
May 8, 7-8:30 p.m. The inaugural meeting of the Geauga Plastic Coalition will be held at Geauga West Library. Support local efforts to address the plastic bag pollution problem impacting land and waterways. For more information, email Kevin Peterca at hickpryman@gmail.com.
Geauga Bowmen Archery
May 11 and 12 A spring shoot and swap meet will take place at Geauga Bowmen Archery Club grounds, 12525 Sperry Road in Chester Township. Registration is from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday and from 8 a.m. to noon on Sunday. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for cubs. Equipment rental is free. For more information, call Jerry Zamrzla at 440-313-8225.
Fresh Farmers’ Market Opens
May 11, 9 a.m. to noon The Geauga Fresh Farmers’ Market opens for its summer season in the South Russell Village Town Hall parking lot. Customers will receive a complementary blueberry plant donated by Hawthorne Springs Greenhouse in Burton. Geauga County Master Gardeners will be on hand to offer advice on how to care for the plant and to answer general questions about plants and gardening. The market is still accepting new vendors. For information, visit www.geaugafarmersmarket.com or call Audrey Hylton at 234-380-7982. See Town Crier • Page 5
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Guest Column Rebuttal: Misinformation About Fire/EMS Levy I would like to take a moment to clarify some information that two writers presented in the last edition of the Chesterland News along with a mailing that is going around Chester. One writer claims “this levy is approximately a 24 percent increase in Chesterland property taxes” and another said we are having a “doubling of our taxes.” Well, I’m just not sure where they get their numbers. The Fire and EMS levy will increase our total property taxes by approximately 5.5 percent and, by letting the expiring 0.5-mil levy retire, it will be even less beginning in 2021. This information can be found on the Geauga County Auditor Office’s REALink website (http://geaugarealink.co.geauga.oh.us/realink/). After no requests for additional funding in the past 17 years, a 5.5 percent overall increase demonstrates true fiscal responsibility. Even more, this levy is projected to provide adequate funding for an additional nine more years. Also mentioned was the increase in compensation that was given to Fire/EMS staff in mid-2018. Up to that point, our personnel were grossly underpaid to the tune of $11.91/hour for an entry level Fire or EMS person. These are the people we ask to risk their lives to save ours and who have spent the time and money to attend schooling to get their certifications, not to mention what is required for continuing education and recertification. The decision in 2018 to give a $5/hour increase was not made overnight. Months were spent analyzing trends in the Fire/EMS service, prevailing wages, benefits, staffing and call volume comparisons to surrounding communities. Also studied was what our personnel are compensated at their other departments. After all, that’s where they were spending their hours working instead of the lower paying shifts here in Chester. Furthermore, the increase was part of a 3.5-year agreement that gives NO general wage increases for 1.5 years, then 1 percent in 2020 and 1.5 percent in 2021. The hourly increase did not amount to “$365,000 annually” as one writer says. It is approximately $222,000 annually, if all shifts are fully staffed, which they haven’t been and still struggle to be filled.
In Chester, ideal shift fire/EMS coverage is five personnel. When that is less, we face having to rely on neighboring communities to respond to our fire/EMS emergencies. In 2018, the number of under covered hours rose to 1,805. In addition, the Fire Chief filled in an additional 300 hours. Also last year, we experienced 176 instances when there were simultaneous fire/ EMS calls, leaving the station either empty or severely understaffed. Our call volume has steadily increased over the years. In 2016, we responded to 1,229 calls for help. In 2017, it was 1,253; in 2018 ,it was 1,337. We are currently on pace to exceed 1,500 fire/EMS calls this year. Last year we relied on other communities’ fire/EMS services — 38 times when we didn’t have enough staffing here in Chester. We are at that point to start two full-time personnel complimented with three part-timers per shift to meet our full staffing needs. Let’s discuss equipment. We do have “well maintained” equipment; however, it costs money to do so. In 2018, the budget line-item cost for vehicle maintenance and repairs rose to over $94,000. This high number is driven by our average fleet age which is 13 years and climbing. So, we continue to maintain and delay the expensive purchase of new apparatus. Over the years our Fire Department has obtained grants totaling over $500,000. We continue to look for new funding opportunities, but they are not guaranteed. One writer stated, “there are sufficient funds . . . to operate for a couple more years.” The issue of the Fire Department needing additional funds started being discussed before I was elected, and we are at that point now that service levels will be impacted if additional monies are not approved by our taxpayers. Since 2013 there has been a spending plan intended to reduce the annual year end carry-over and to delay asking for more taxpayer dollars. Please look for more FIRE FACTS from the FIRE CHIEF on a full-page ad in this paper. This is the time to start moving Chester forward so PLEASE come out and vote on May 7. Bob Rogish, Current Chairman Chester Township Trustees
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Chester Government Update The Chester Township Board of Trustees met on April 11 at 6 p.m. In road department business, the board approved hiring part-time seasonal employees Gary Huston and Thomas O’ Brien contingent on successfully passing pre-employment testing, not to exceed 1,499 working hours with a start date to be determined by the road superintendent. Trustees approved participating with the Ohio Department of Transportation Office of Contract Sales to purchase 2,000 tons of snow and ice control materials for the upcoming 2019-20 winter season. Also approved were construction materials for 2019 road projects: $1,600 for 48 feet of 15-inch diameter concrete pipe from Rinker’s Materials, $382.97 for steel wire and two wall mounts Jib Crane for culvert pipe from HGR Industrials Surplus and $15,000 to Cleveland Plumbing for pipe. The board awarded the bids for the furnishing of various road materials as recommended by Road Superintendent Mike Farrell for 2019 as follows: Arms Trucking, Shelly Materials, Allied Corporation and Cuyahoga Asphalt and Materials. Plans and resolutions to order were signed for the following projects: the reconstruction of various roads in Chester Township (Laurel Road (TR 0267), Apple Blossom (TR 0315), Barrington Lane (TR 0711)) and the improvement of section E Health Road (TR105) as recommended by the Geauga County Engineer’s Office. Lastly the
board approved and signed the rental agreement with Southeastern Equipment for two months rental of a Kobelco model SK140SRLC-5 excavator. The township’s rental of an excavator for in-house replacement of road culverts is a significant cost savings versus contracting the work. In police business, the board authorized the purchase of a 4RE interview camera and recording system in the amount of $5,370 from C/O WatchGuard Video from Allen, Texas. In new business, the board moved to approve a request from the Metzenbaum Center and Geauga Board of Developmental Disabilities for a 5K race to be held on May 19 at 8 a.m., with the Chester Police Department assisting with traffic management. A gazebo use permit was issued for April 13 from 2:30-4:30 p.m. for the Geauga Tea Party event. Finally, the board amended motion 2019-144 to accept proposals for landscaping of Parkside Park from SWB Landscaping 2019 through 2021. An executive session was held at the end of the meeting regarding discussion of employment, promotions and compensation of a public employee. On return to public session, the board closed by approving to promote Sandy Harper on the recommendation of Mike Farrell, effective April 21 at the rate of $21.42 per hour. Submitted by Joseph C. Mazzurco, Chester Township Trustee
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Happy Tails Plans a Purr-Fect Party Happy Tails Cat Sanctuary will host “A Purr-Fect Party: Wine, Beer & Wood-Fired Pizza” on May 18, from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at Colonial Wine & Beverage, 8389 Mayfield Road, Chester Township. The $40 per person cost covers wine and beer tasting, wood-fired pizzas baked on site plus access to a silent auction and 50-50 raffle. Space is limited to 120 attendees, so res-
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Protect Geauga Parks
May 16, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Join Protect Geauga Parks for a Conservation Conversation at West Woods Nature Center, 9465 Kinsman Road, Russell Township. Linda Butler will present a slide show of her “Lake Erie: On the Edge” photographs. The event is free. Refreshments will be provided. Donations will be accepted. Questions? Contact Kathy Hanratty, 440-477-5468.
Car Wash Fundraiser
May 18, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The West Geauga High School girls soccer team will be holding a car wash in front of the Chester Town Hall. They will be accepting donations to wash cars. Come show support for the team.
ervations are recommended by May 10. Tickets will be held at the door. For more information, or to make reservations, call or text Doreen at 440-759-0076; send an email to HappyTailsCatSanctuary@ gmail.com; utilize PayPal; or send a check or money order (made out to Happy Tails Cat Sanctuary) to: Happy Tails Cat Sanctuary, P.O. Box 581, Chesterland, OH 44026.
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completed. She questioned the accuracy of that figure and said she believes it would be less than that. “Is our money enough or will you need to put a new levy on?” asked Alldredge. “How are you going to sell it to Newbury, when you will be inheriting a large block of ‘no’ voters in our community? We have 6,000 residents while you have 8,000 residents.” Alldredge said open enrollment and private schools have drained the Newbury school population over the past several years. “How significant will the impact be when the Newbury students come here? Are you doing all you can to capture the Newbury stu-
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May 18, 2-5 p.m. DeJohn Funeral Homes & Celebrations Center will host a Reiki clinic at 12811 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township. Appointments will be held every 30 minutes with a special Reiki therapist. Pre-registration is recommended to reserve a specific time. Sessions are $20 per person for a 30 minute appointment and $40 for a 50 minute appointment. Register online only at DeJohnCares.com/Reiki. Walk-ins are welcome for $25 per person for a 30 minute session. Prepay online or cash only at the door.
WG 45th Reunion West Geauga Class of 1974 is planning a 45th reunion for Labor Day Weekend, Aug. 30 - Sept. 1. For more information, call Dan at 216-536-6708.
‘Get Bill Shakespeare Off the Stage’ Opens This Weekend at Christ Presbyterian Church Alphabet Theatre presents Joseph Robinette’s “Get Bill Shakespeare Off the Stage” May 3 and 4, at 7:30 p.m., and May 5, at 2 p.m., at Christ Presbyterian Church, 12419 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township. Join for a family-friendly farce that is sure to enchant and amuse. After some humorous and, at times, bitter differences of opinion, students and their new drama teacher develop a better understanding of each other and
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the very playwright they wanted to get off the stage. The exciting show, with its lively backstage action and unique character developments, is a director’s dream and an audience’s delight. Tickets are $10 per person and $5 for ages 10 and under. Alphabet Theatre is a theater community in Geauga County for kids in grades 6-12 to learn community building skills while participating in theatrical production. dents’ enrollment?” she asked. “To you, you’re going to get a few more students, but to us, we lose our school, our community and our identity,” Alldredge told board members. Board President Ben Kotowski said board policy is not to answer public questions or comments during meetings, but added he wanted to address Alldredge’s concerns. “Send me your questions in a text and I will get back to you,” Kotowski told her. Alldredge said she would do so.
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from page 1 “I had been looking for help,” Sabovik said. “I wanted the universe to send me fun, enthusiastic people to work with me and Jessica walked in my door.” Tinsley, 20, is on pace to graduate from Brown Aveda Institute, a cosmetology school in Mentor, in July. “I was looking for a salon where I can feel like a part of a team,” Tinsley said. “I wanted something smaller where we can work together. Everyone is so willing to help and jump in, I love it.” Dwyer Sabovik said she does all facets of hair care for all members of a family. “I do not do manicures or pedicures, although I have done basic manicures in the past before my clientele grew,” she said. “Our clientele consists of ladies, gentlemen and also children.” When asked what drew her to Tinsley becoming a licensed cosmetologist/hair stylist and what education and credentials she has, Sabovik said she took cosmetology training in high school and at that time, they did not have the “beautiful excel tech facilities. “I went to West Geauga and at that time, they sent us to the International School of Beauty Culture,” she said. “I graduated in 1975. I worked at a salon in Mayfield Village for a brief time, shampooing while I was still in high school. I found a part-time job filling in for a stylist who was having a baby who then decided to be a stay-at-home-mom … so I just continued at that job.” Sabovik said she met her longest client, Cindy, at that time, who followed her to her next job at Images in Chester Township, where she worked for 22 years before deciding to go out on her own. “It took me two years to actually open the doors of my own salon,” she recalled. “There have been challenges, but I have never regretted the decision to open my own salon. Cindy became a grandmother since I opened the salon and is still my client almost 40 years later. Opening my own business has been very gratifying. It felt like the time to take control of
my own ideas. I didn’t want to always wonder, could I do it?” Sabovik, a Kirtland resident, picked her location at 8175 Mayfield Road in Chester because it would be convenient for all of her clients. She said her salon has a lot of natural light that comes in from all the windows, so her clients could witness the full experience of her work. Though Sabovik remembered one client’s case, where she turned the chair so the client couldn’t see herself in the mirror. “I colored her hair, gave her some highlights and cut it in a short sassy haircut,” she said. “When I was done, I turned her chair so she could see herself. She got out of the chair with tears in her eyes gave me a hug. She loved it. This client got sick with cancer after this and did pass. I will never forget that moment when she gave me that hug. It confirmed in my mind this is definitely my calling. I was meant to be a cosmetologist.” When asked what might set her salon apart from others, Sabovik said the amount of care her staff has for the clients. “We genuinely care,” she said. “I have been to people’s homes when they were immobile, in nursing homes when clients were in rehab, and hospitals because I knew it would make them feel better. I wouldn’t be in business without my amazing clients. They make it all happen.” She added, “We are always looking for new clients seeking a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.” Snip Clip & Polish is open Mondays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Fridays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and is closed Sundays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. For more information and to book an appointment, call 440-729-0124 or visit snipclippolish.squarespace.com.
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Police Blotter The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Russell Township Police Department April 8-22, 2019. In total, the police department handled 138 calls during this period.
the vehicle. Driver, who checked OK, advised they are Jehovah Witnesses and were dropping off literature.
CIVIL MATTER April 13 4:04 p.m., Stillwater Drive. Resident called to report his neighbor is building a structure he believes is on his property and wanted to speak to an officer. Upon arrival, officer spoke to caller and another officer to neighbor. Both admitted to calling each other names and arguing over the property line. Caller also said neighbor was calling caller’s wife names, too. Caller said zoning official is aware of incident and has a case open against neighbor for zoning violations. Officers advised both parties to stop name calling and the issue with property lines is a civil matter.
The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Chester Township Police Department April 12-25, 2019. In total, the police department handled 168 calls during this period.
MUTUAL AID April 20 1:11 p.m., Chillicothe Road. Chester PD requested mutual aid to assist with rowdy people at WGHS. Chester PD advised they are having a basketball tournament in the gym and have a large crowd. Officers responded and assisted. SUSPICION April 8 11:49 a.m., Thistle Lane. Officer was dispatched for a report of two females driving up and down the street, and appeared to be lost. Upon arrival, officer located
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ANIMAL PROBLEM April 17 6:07 p.m., Kimberly Lane. Dog attacking a cat in the woods. Dog and cat were separated; dog was returned to his home and cat ran back to its residence. April 18 9:11 a.m., Mayfield Road. Near the Bentbrook community there is a large snapping turtle in the road. Struck by vehicle prior to my arrival. Not a road hazard. CITIZEN ASSIST April 20 12:46 p.m., Chillicothe Road. Having an AAU tournament and having issues with parents. THEFT April 22 6:01 p.m., Mayfield Road. Was scammed for $1,000 in Google play cards. Incident report completed. TRAFFIC STOP April 18 1:16 p.m., Sharp Lane. Driver cited for 105 mph in a posted 45 mph zone.
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May 5, 2-4 p.m. Friends of WomenSafe is hosting Purses & Pastries at Munson Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Road. Bring a new or gently used purse with a wrapped $5 gift inside to participate in the purse exchange. The event also includes a raffle for a new designer handbag, games, prizes, pastries and beverages. Tickets are $15 and can be ordered online at www.fows.info or by calling 440-285-3741. Space is limited.
May 11, 11 a.m. Chesterland Baptist Church, 12670 Chillicothe Road, will host a potluck salad luncheon for all women and girls. The theme is “Early Pioneer Days” in celebration of the church’s 200th anniversary. The Speaker Susan Ingrassia, a docent and trustee of the Chesterland Historical Village, will bring her great wheel and talk about spinning, fibers and pioneer women’s lives. Bring a salad to share. Beverages and dessert will be provided. There is no fee to attend, but a free will offering will be taken for women’s ministries. For reservations, call or leave a message at 440-729-7101.
Geauga Spring Drive Tour
May 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Destination Geauga and 25 local businesses are hosting the 17th annual Spring Drive-it-Yourself Tour. Each stop offers special activities, family friendly demonstrations, food samples, giveaways and special sales. The event concludes at Heritage Marketplace Event Center with a grand finale filled with opportunities to win hundreds of dollars worth of prizes. Joining the finale with 10 stamps collected at various stops will earn participants an opportunity at the grand prize drawing. A list of all of the stops and activities is available at the Destination Geauga office, 14907 North State Ave., Middlefield or online at DestinationGeauga.com.
May 14, 6 p.m. Dianne Kellogg, director of the Red Tulip Project, will be the speaker at the Geauga Democratic Women’s Caucus meeting and dinner at the party headquarters and social hall located at 12420 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township. Suggested donation is $15. All money collected will to go the Red Tulip Project, which operates a sober house in Geauga County. Paper supplies will also be collected. Questions? Call 440-226-1051.
May 15, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Romona Robinson, Emmy-winning news anchor and national award-winning author, will be the keynote speaker for the Friends of WomenSafe spring luncheon being held in the banquet room of St. Mary’s Church, 401 North St., Chardon. She will present “When You’re Called to Lead: Discerning the Many Voices that Block Your Progress.” Autographed copies of her book, “A Dirt Road to Somewhere,” will be available for $20. Event includes a gift raffle, including a Cleveland Browns football autographed by 2018 rookie linebacker Genard Avery. Cost is $32.50 per person with vegan/vegetarian or gluten-free options for $35. RSVP online at www.fows.info or call 440-285-3741.
Christian Women’s Connection
May 15, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cleveland East Christian Women’s Connection will host a lunch and presentation by WomenSafe at Pine Lake Trout Club, 17021 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township. Inspirational speaker Paula Abbott will give a message of hope to the hurting by sharing a powerful story of overcoming rejection, abuse and addiction into a true story of victory. RSVP by May 10 by calling 440-248-4914 or emailing cwcchagrin@gmail.com. Donations will be accepted for WomenSafe.
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Gardening Master Gardeners Offer Free Class St. Mark’s Plant Sale May 4, 10-11 a.m. Master Gardener volunteers Ann Rodewig and Dick Coin will lead a free Tools of the Trade class at the Geauga County OSU Extension Office, Patterson Center, 14269 Claridon-Troy Road in Burton. The right tools go a long way in helping to achieve a dream garden in northeast Ohio. Learn how to care for them in the long term and make environmental friendly choices. To register, call 440-834-4656. Visit www. geauga.osu.edu for information on upcoming volunteer sponsored classes.
Perennial Gardeners Plant Sale
May 11, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland’s annual plant sale at Chester Town Hall, 13455 Chillicothe Road, features perennials, annuals, shrubs, herbs and lush hanging baskets. Shop the Garden Shed for old, repurposed and new finds. The sale will be held rain or shine. The group meets once a month, usually at West Geauga Middle School. Membership is open to all Geauga County residents. For information, call Sue at 440-978-8550 or email sgodley99@aol.com.
May 17-19 Thyme to Plant plant sale and preview party is May 17 from 7-8:45 p.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 11900 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township. Tickets for the adult only event are $10 each and include hors d’oeuvres and beverages. Plant sale takes place May 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and May 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Annual bedding plants, perennials, vegetables, hanging baskets, houseplants and other garden items will be available. Selected annuals and hanging baskets may be preordered and prepaid and will be ready for pick up May 17. Order blanks and reservations for the preview party are available by calling 440729 1668 from 9 a.m. to noon weekdays.
CVHS Plant And Herb Sale
May 18, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Chagrin Valley Herb Society is holding its annual plant and herb sale at the Bainbridge Library, 17222 Snyder Road. Select from unique herbs and reasonably priced member’s plants and garden starts. The society is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. For more information about the group and the plant sale, visit chagrinvalleyherbsociety.org.
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Russell Garage Relocated To Comply with Zoning By Ann Wishart ann@geaugamapleleaf.com Construction of a detached garage on Stillwater Drive in Russell Township has brought the Geauga County Prosecutor’s Office into a neighborhood quarrel. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Kristen Rine sent a letter to Frank Suglia, 14594 Stillwater Drive, April 16 informing him he is out of compliance with the township zoning resolution and, if he does not move his building, township trustees are free to seek “…all legal remedies available to them, including revocation of your zoning permit.” Township Zoning Inspector Shane Wrench said the structure being built is not in the location Suglia indicated on his application, a matter about which he has confronted Suglia. When he received no cooperation, Wrench took the violation to the prosecutor. “Your current construction of the detached garage does not comply with your approved plans,” Rine wrote, adding he is in violation of the zoning resolution 5.2B. The permit was issued Feb. 5. By March 21, Wrench was on site to tell Suglia he was in violation of the setback requirements. When he applied, Suglia told Wrench his garage would be 30 feet away from the property line, Wrench said last Wednesday. It is common practice for property owners to allow some extra space as a buffer, he said. Neighbor Jill Janes referred to a petition she and the neighbors have signed asking, should he apply for a variance in the future, that it be denied. “All the trustees have seen your situation, personally,” said Trustee Justin Madden, adding the petition looks fine. Suglia would need to file for a hearing with the board of zoning appeals for a variance after the fact. Wrench said the garage is set back from the road in accordance with zoning regulations and Suglia was aware he needed to make changes to come into compliance regarding the change in location and the setback on the property line. “The zoning inspector has asked for (Suglia’s) cooperation. Now we have to let it run its course,” Madden said, adding the township can require Suglia to take the building down if the prosecutor concurs. In a phone conversation April 29, Suglia said it cost him thousands of dollars to shift the building site of his detached garage so it is no longer within the 30-foot setback zone
of his property. Suglia planned the 32-by-60-foot building to be three feet on his side of that buffer zone but, when the contractor began preparing the site for construction, work extended seven feet beyond the setback line, Suglia said. “I was the one who drew up the site plan. The zoning inspector OK’d it,” Suglia said, adding the contractor made the mistake. Preparation was extensive for the lot, including the removal of a small forest of falling down willow trees and installation of a curtain drain, Suglia said. In addition, the site had to be raised a foot above ground level so the inside of the building isn’t flooded during a heavy rainfall, he said. The original contractor put up walls and a roof, but Suglia said he couldn’t walk across the rough ground to inspect it because he had just come out of the hospital. The contractor said he would make changes to the structure for about $2,500 to get it off the buffer zone, but Suglia wanted the entire building moved so he had to hire a different contractor for the work, he said “(The zoning inspector) gave me two weeks to get it corrected,” Suglia said, adding he wound up paying to have the pole-barn structure moved to comply. “I’m out $10,000 I shouldn’t have had to pay.” The building, which will house his collection of boats, cars, a truck and a six-wheel all-terrain vehicle, was designed to match the house, which Suglia said he renovated significantly. He currently lives in Painesville, but said he hopes to move to the new address. According to the Geauga County Auditor’s Office site, both homes are located in Riverdale Estates, south of state Route 87. Janes owns two parcels adding up to 1.24 acres she bought in 2004. Suglia bought the neighboring two acres in 2012 and remodeled the home that was built in 1950, according to the website.
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Enrollment Changes Dot Agenda at BOE Meeting By Jennifer Turkoc editor@geaugamapleleaf.com
Numbers did the talking at the April 8 West Geauga Schools Board of Education meeting as Superintendent Richard Markwardt discussed both the enrollment picture and the state funding situation. Markwardt said the district now has “a good handle” on what its numbers are going to look like next year, including the number of kids expected to enter kindergarten. He said the open enrollment numbers “...had been solidified, we know where they are, we know how many kids have applied, we know how many kids are admitted,” Markwardt said, pointing out there are 98 students listed as open enrollment students who are new to the school district. “In addition to that, we have 114 open-enrollment students who are returning from previous years,” he said, adding when you factor in the kids who have graduated, the district has approximately 204 open-enrolled students for the coming year, up from 141 last year. Markwardt said there were two areas he wanted to call the board’s attention to in his presentation. “Because we deliberately raised our open enrollment caps in certain grade levels, specifically kindergarten and ninth grade, to allow for the entrance of Newbury (Schools) students who wanted to get an advanced jump on the combined school district …. you will see that we have 15 kindergarten open enrollment for next year in Westwood
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(Elementary School) and we have eight registered in Lindsey (Elementary School),” Markwardt said. (The) majority of those students who have entered kindergarten are Newbury (students). I’m looking specifically at the 15 students that are in Westwood for next year. Of those 15 students, the majority of those students are Newbury’s coming in. The eight other students (who) are coming in as kindergarten open enrollees come from districts other than Newbury.” Markwardt said they wanted to try to keep the Newbury kids together in one building, but these changes would require four teachers next year at Westwood and two at Lindsey. “We have 85 students if you discount the seven students through open enrollment,” Markwardt said regarding Westwood. “That still gives us 78 students. Currently, we have three teachers. The numbers were high, they were just too high this past year and we felt the need to add a teacher. It’s just not wise to have numbers that are in the high 20s in an elementary grade.” Markwardt projected enrollment in the district next year would go from 1,845 to 1,943. There will be no more open-enrolled students because the open enrollment application period is closed, he said The breakdown of districts sending open-enrolled students to West Geauga is 43 from Newbury Schools, 38 from S. Euclid-Lyndhurst Schools, 17 from Richmond Heights Schools and 11 from Mayfield Schools.
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West G Supt. Explains New State Funding Proposal By Jennifer Turkoc editor@geaugamapleleaf.com West Geauga Schools Superintendent Richard Markwardt started his second presentation April 8 by reminding the school board the Ohio Supreme Court declared the state’s system of school funding unconstitutional more than 20 years ago. “Essentially there’s been a search for a solution over the last two decades,” he said, adding finally, there is a plan for state funding of schools that state Reps. Robert Cupp and John Patterson introduced to the Ohio legislature for consideration. Under the current formula, there are approximately 610 school districts in the state of Ohio, 503 of which are either on the cap or the guarantee, Markwardt said. “So when you’re looking at that, what it’s telling you is that essentially, the (current) formula does not work because a majority of districts, over 80 percent of them, aren’t using the formula to determine what their state funding is,” he said. Markwardt explained the guarantee is for a district with declining enrollment, like West Geauga.
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Candidates Sought for Russell Park Board Russell Township residents interested in serving as a volunteer member of the probate court-appointed ORC Chapter 1545 Russell Township park board are encouraged to apply by Friday, May 10. Three Russell citizens operate the park board to run and maintain more than 430 acres of parkland the 1545 park district owns. Qualified residents for the 1545 park
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Doctor of Physical Therapy eases pain without steroid injections By Dr. Adam M. Cramer, PT, DPT The search for pain relief prompts people to seek instant solutions, and that is understandable. Pain disrupts our lives and keeps us from operating to full capacity. This is the theme of an ongoing discussion about solving pain and that is: which method of pain relief is preferable -- physical therapy or corticosteroid injection?
Defining corticosteroids
A corticosteroid is a steroid that is given to reduce inflammation and thus reduces pain in the body. It is commonly administered by orthopedic surgeons into a joint, such as the knee or shoulder, to treat osteoarthritis or tendon pain. It is not a pain reliever but it works to ease the pain through reducing inflammation and has been known to injure tendons and cartilage defeating its purpose. This procedure is expensive and not approved by the FDA. Physical therapy provided by a doctor of physical therapy has the ability to reduce pain which works on the same premise. Hands on manual therapy and therapeutic exercise is used by a Doctor of physical therapy to reduce inflammation and thus ease the pain while actually strengthening joints and muscle.
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West Geauga Schools Students Enjoy Global Journey
Westwood second-grade students just completed a project about their cultural history. Part of the project included a room transformation that included extra reading, writing and math. Teacher Anna Laubscher said, “I set up my room as 14 stations of different countries. Each student received a passport that they took to each station. At each station, there were a few short paragraphs to read, two short journal entries and two second grade math questions.” The countries included France, Japan, Canada, Brazil, South Africa, Thailand, Ireland, Australia, Norway, Russia, Germany, Czech Republic, Italy and Mexico. Each station was set up with a poster, flags, puppet in traditional costume and food and objects that represented the culture.
WGHS Presents Dangers of Vaping
Vaping, or JUULing, is a method of delivering nicotine using an electronic device. Many parents and students believe these are harmless devices and users are only inhaling water molecules. Instead, what is inhaled typically includes large amounts of addictive nicotine and other chemicals. West Geauga High School hosted a presentation recently for families to better understand this trend and the harmful effects the devices and chemicals have on teenagers. The event was attended by area teens and their parents. Dr. Ellen Rome, director of health services at the Cleveland Clinic, presented an
overview of this problem affecting the nation’s youth, followed by a panel discussion.
State of the Schools
West Geauga Schools hosted a State of the Schools event for the community on April 9. During the presentation, various representatives of the district updated community members on the management of the district. Superintendent Richard Markwardt discussed the district’s ranking and academic progress. Sean Whelan, director of technology and operations, offered information on the buildings and technology integration in the schools. Treasurer Karen Penler gave a financial overview. Dr. Markwardt said, “The State of the Schools event gives us the opportunity to reach out into the community to provide information to parents, business owners and community members. We appreciate the support we receive and want to make sure that people have the information they want.” Information about the Master Planning process as well as the proposed Newbury territory transfer were also discussed.
Wrestlers Place at CVC Tournament
During the recent CVC wrestling tournament held for middle school students, eight West Geauga athletes placed. Results were: Ethan Bartlett, champion (122 pounds); Nick Donofrio, champion (150 pounds); Justin Artino, Champion (160 pounds); Van Peck, second place (110 pounds); Cole Mastrangelo, second place (142 pounds); Austin Sabol, third place (116l
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pounds); Cejay Baker, fifth place (98 pounds) and Austin Pascoe, fifth place (128 pounds). WGMS wrestling team coach Dennis Farmer said, “The progression for the season was a positive one. Though many parents and all fellow teammates supported our wrestlers, this is still a hard sport mentally and physically.
Periodically, we had to work on our confidence and our physical condition, but there really in my opinion no better team out there.” The goal for next season is to build on what they have learned this year and continue to improve the skill of the team and the overall interest in wrestling as a sport.
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“Notice it says no districts on the cap because in the new plan, being rolled out to the legislature right now, districts either maintain their funding or they gain slightly in funding,” Markwardt said. “(It) tells you something about the cost of the plan going forward. It’s going to be a costly plan.” West Geauga, however, will stay the same, the superintendent said. As a guarantee district, it will see basically no increase in funding under the new plan, he added. The question becomes whether or not the plan can be funded at the level the legislature proposes, what cuts will have to be made and how that will affect West Geauga, Markwardt continued. If you look at the plan, it’s formula driven, he said. “In other words, there’s a specific formula that they put in. It’s pretty transparent, pretty easy to understand, in order to determine how a district’s funding levels will be determined,” Markwardt said. The funding plan being considered conceives of a “whole” student, providing a base amount for an average student, if such a thing exists, he added. “Basically, what it’s saying is, if you look at a student who’s a student without any special needs, if you’re looking at a student who doesn’t come from poverty, if you’re looking at an average, typical, regular-ed kid, how much should it cost to educate that student?” Markwardt posited. The new plan accounts for what it actually takes to run a school in terms of staffing and
personnel, he explained. “What’s the affirmative number of students per class, the appropriate number of teachers per student at a particular grade level and it gets into those specifics,” he said. Markwardt also mentioned the “add-on’s” that increase the cost of educating a student, which could include learning aids, Individualized Education Plans, kids who come from economic deprivation, gifted, non-English learners and social needs of students. Transportation costs are included in this category as well. Markwardt showed a pie chart that indicated costs directly related to students make up 75 percent of the cost of educating a student. The rest is related to operations and leadership, administrators, etc. The Cupp-Patterson plan also talks about the suggested ratio of students to teachers, the superintendent said, adding different ratios apply to different grade levels. In kindergarten, for example, the ratio is one teacher to every 20 students; but in grades first through third, it’s 23 students per teacher; in grades fourth through eighth, it’s 25; and in grades ninth through 12th, it’s 27, Markwardt explained. “Now that’s what they’re going to use to determine the funding available for schools,” he said. “That’s not restricting schools to those levels, that’s not demanding that schools attain those levels, just that we (the legislature) will fund you for teachers at this rate.” Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has an initiative to address the socio-economic and emotional needs of kids, which he calls “wrap-around services,” Markwardt said, adding the governor has a line item in his budget for that with See Board • Page 19
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from page 18 $250 million in that line item that might be partially used to fund Cupp-Patterson. Finally, Markwardt talked about tax distribution, which he said rests on two foundational pieces — the property tax base and the adjusted gross income. The property tax base would be 60 percent and the adjusted gross income would be
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40 percent, he said. “The reason for this is if we look at the whole pool of money that’s generated from income and the whole pool of money that’s generated from property taxes, the income pool is bigger and so by making that 40 percent and the other 60 percent, what the legislature is attempting to do is equalize those two forces,” Markwardt explained. “Because what they don’t want to see is a district that might be a low wealth district in terms of property, but may have some high income there.”
Obituaries Hugo Alpers
MUNSON TWP. – Hugo Alpers, of Munson Township, passed away at age 90. He was born in Cleveland, the son of August and Frida Alpers. A graduate of Shaker Heights High School, Hugo went to Ohio University, where he participated in ROTC and received a degree in business. In 1952, Hugo was drafted and assigned to the Quartermaster Corps in Ft. Lee, Va. Sent to Korea, he was in charge of a cold storage depot on the docks of Pusan and was promoted to a first lieutenant before he was discharged. For those of you who knew him, we’re sure you have heard his many, many stories of his time in Korea. Hugo returned to Northeast Ohio and took over the daily operations for the family business, General Bookbinding Company. He married his wife, Bernadette, in 1964 and moved the following year to Munson. In 1969, General Bookbinding moved their operations from East Cleveland to a new facility they built in Chester Township. Leaving the business to his twin brothers, Hugo ran Kinzig Tool in Cleveland. Later he was the general manager for Lewart Company, of Cleveland, until his retirement at age 88. When asked why he still worked, Hugo typically responded with, “Got to keep moving so Death can’t catch me!” Hugo was a founding member of the Chesterland Historical Foundation. He was a past treasurer and a lifelong trustee. He helped spearhead the foundation’s first project, the rehabilitation of the Chester Schoolhouse at the corner of Caves and Mayfield roads. He also helped arrange for the purchase and moving of the old Chester Town Hall. On his 90th birthday, he received an award from the foundation for his 50-plus years of service. Hugo was also an early member of the Chesterland Chamber of Commerce. Hugo did his own lawn mower mainte-
nance and was often seen doing yard work in a Batman sweatshirt. His rule was tools should always be put away clean and oiled. He enjoyed watching auto races and briefly sponsored a racecar in the 1960s. Hugo is survived by his wife, Bernadette; daughters, Lisa (son-in-law Bob) and Jessica; and his granddaughter, Bridget. His parents and younger twin brothers, Helmut and Fred, predeceased him. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2019, at St. Christopher’s by-the-River, 7601 Old Mill Road, Gates Mills. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Chesterland Historical Foundation, P.O. Box 513, Chesterland, OH 44026. Burial will be private at the Fowlers Mill Cemetery in Munson Township.
Edith W. Gardner
Edith W. Gardner, age 94, loving wife of Dr. Robert Gardner (deceased). Cherished mother of Robert Jr. (fiancee Marilyn Harman). Dear sister of the following deceased: Victor (Lois) Rympo and Irene (Edward) Kruppa. Longtime special friend of Pat Mula and Sheri Hughes. All services and interment private. Arrangements by Donald A. Faulhaber Funeral Home, (440) 526-7315, Faulhaberfuneralhome.com.
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The title “travel” soccer can be a little misleading. Travel simply means that the level of play is a step above local soccer programs. Most actual travel is limited to our neighboring communities on the east side. Typically we play Chagrin Falls, Mayfield, Solon, Twinsburg, Kenston, South Euclid/Lyndhurst, Mentor, Willoughby, Madison and Riverside. The WGSC mission is to promote a love for the game of soccer, while using the sport to teach young athletes about sportsmanship, teamwork, pride, and leadership. Our secondary goal is to train area youth so they can be competitive at the next level, that being either premier soccer clubs or high school soccer teams. For example, almost every player on the West Geauga varsity boys and varsity girl’s teams played in the WGSC travel program. The high school coaches and assistant coaches are directly involved with the travel program.
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• Director of Coaching oversees training and development of players and coaches. Current DOC Bill Bryan coached at the high school for over 10 years. He was twice named CVC Coach of the Year and twice named News-Herald Coach of the Year. Varsity W-L-T record of 59-14-7 • All coaches are licensed • Foot skills & goalie training are provided • Training and matches are more competitive
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Notice is hereby given that the Chester Township Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing on two motions which are amendments identified as number Z2019-1 and Z2019-2 to the Chester Township Zoning Resolution at the Chester Town Hall meeting room, 12701 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, OH 44026 at 6:03 PM on Thursday, May 23, 2019. The motions proposing to amend the Zoning Resolution are available for examination at the Chester Town Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM through the close of all public hearings. Craig S. Richter Fiscal Officer
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Grazia-Rensi Team
$10 admission fee for this day only
Sat. May 4 9 - Noon
FEDERATED CHURCH FAMILY LIFE CENTER
16349 Chillicothe Road, (Rt. 306) Bainbridge Sponsored by the Federated Church of Chagrin Falls
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Gina Rensi
(440) 829-1807 ginarensi@kw.com
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(440) 487-5168 suegrazia@kw.com
www.grazia-rensiteam.com
Sue Grazia REALTOR®
REALTOR®
Each Office Independently Owned and Operated
CHESTERLAND: Furniture, Household items, jewelry, clothing, Yamaha Clavinova electric piano, misc. April 25 – 27, 9am – 3pm, 12860 Wellswood Trail. CHESTERLAND: HUGE Antique sale. 12615 Harold Dr., Too much for one Weekend! May 3 – May 4 & May 10 – May 11, 9:00am – 4:00 pm. Lots of antique furniture, clicks, glass, lamps,, jewelry, purses, misc. If you need to have a moving sale, estate sale or garage sale, call Kathy Willis at 440-840-3226 for assistance. Experienced. References available. We are now doing partial estate buyouts. CHESTERLAND: Extreme estate/garage sale. May 3-5 Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10:00a-5:00p. Something for everyone, antiques, furniture, craft supplies, clothes, electronics, tools. Loads of everything. Everything must go! 12607 Buckeye Dr.
St. Christopher’s By-The-River Church
BaRGaiN BOX SaLE FRiday, May 3 • 9aM-5pM 7601 Old Mill Road, Gates Mills
Early Birds welcome at 8am($10 fee) Come by before work - Avoid the crowds Contribute to charity and outreach
Boutique - Jewelry - Household - Clothing - Books - art - Kids Small Furniture - Sports Equipment - Linens - and MORE!
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Service Directory Piano Lessons with certified teacher, 20 years experience, delightful studio with affordable tuituion in Chesterland. Call Linda Yandell 440-554-5047. Stained Glass Repairs/Restoration. 25 Years Experience. Please Call 440-6365484.
$ CASH $ $100 - $10,000 PAID
24/7 Service
Buying Cars, Trucks, Vans, Diesels, Old Cars and Junkers
Call or Text ZAC 440-679-7293
Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses, we do most anything, Call between 8am and 4pm, 440813-4272. No answer, leave message. Owen Mullets Painting, interior and exterior, also staining/varnishing trim and doors, experienced 440-632-9663 or 440-313-2110 leave message. Will grind small tree stumps, $40 each, call Robert 440-286-5065. School Child Advocate: Retired teacher/school counselor available anytime for assistance with parent/teacher/ child conferences and I.E.P.s at school. 440-487-0829. Reference: “Section 504: A Legal Guide for Educators” - case law issues and answers. David. John’s Plumbing: Affordable and reliable. Water heaters, toilets, faucets, drain cleaning, gas lines, sump pumps, well tanks. 440-285-0800. Offering special discounts for interior and exterior painting and staining this season. 20 years experience. Professional and insured. Call Dan, 440-342-4552.
Piano Lessons Certified Teacher
MASTER PAINTERS
Family owned & operated since 1976
20 Years Experience
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INTERIOR - EXTERIOR
handyman services kitchen & bath remodeling power washing siding roofing Free Estimates / Senior Discounts
• Cedar Siding Stained • Vinyl Aluminum Refinishing • “Cool” Roof Coatings
“Do It Right The First Time” Call Eric 440-729-2646
www.masterpaintersinc.com ask@masterpaintersinc.com
Forever Grateful Landscaping • Lawn Cutting • Spring Cleanup • Lawn Maintenance SENIOR • Mulch Installation DISCOUNTS • New Lawns & Repair • Slit Seeding & Aeration • Landscape Design & Restoration
440-338-6404
• CLASSIFIED DEADLINE IS FRIDAY AT NOON • 440-729-7667 •
Delightful studio with affordable tuition Chesterland Linda Yandell 440-554-5047
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