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Geauga Faith Considers Chardon For Homeless Women’s Shelter By Allison Wilson editor@karlovecmedia.com
Following Munson Township residents’ objections to a homeless women’s shelter in February, Geauga Faith Rescue Mission is considering a spot in Chardon, instead. Executive Director Nathan Long appeared before Chardon
Moody’s OKs Cardinal Schools Bond Rating
By Ann Wishart
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Cardinal Schools has gained a rung on Moody’s Rating ladder, district Treasurer Terry Armstrong told the board of education June 26. “I was hoping for two rungs, but that’s not typical. They did consider it,” he said. “They upgraded it because our balance has stayed pretty consistent.” Armstrong provided a summary of Moody’s findings and the district’s actions, as well as an explanation of why the ratings are important. “Bond rating is used to measure the creditworthiness of a bond issuance, which can directly impact the cost of borrowing for a school district,” he said. “We were upgraded to Baa2 from Baa3. Our goal, of course, is to continue moving upward and get in the good quality area (A1-A3) in the next two years.” Cardinal, which draws students from Middlefield Village and Township, Huntsburg Township and Parkman Township, has seen its enrollment fall, affecting its revenue and Moody’s Rating. The 20232024 enrollment was 702. The previous year, it was 754 and the year See Rating • Page 6
Planning Commission at its June 25 meeting for an informal discussion on the topic. No action was taken or asked to be taken. “One (need) that is unmet in Geauga County is a facility for single women and there’s a growing need for that in our county,” Long told the commission. “And we are proposing to be able to help meet
that need by purchasing the house right beside our facility.” GFRM currently operates a homeless men’s shelter at 339 Washington Street. The proposed women’s shelter next door would house up to four women, Long said. “Our immediate service is emergency shelter. Along with that emergency shelter, we provide
food and case management,” he explained, noting the organization’s goal is to get its occupants back on their feet again. GFRM previously sought to convert a building in Munson Township owned by the Sisters of Notre Dame into a shelter able to provide temporary housing for eight to 10 women. See Shelter • Page 4
7 Ladies Tea Parlor Up for Sale By Ann Wishart ann@karlovecmedia.com For decades, the cozy restaurant in a Victorian-style house just north of Chardon Square has been area residents’ venue of choice for celebrating showers, anniversaries and birthdays. Originally known as Rosepoint Cottage, the restaurant became 7 Ladies Tea Parlor under Jeanne Osborne in 2019, who named it in honor of her grandmothers, her mother and her mother-in-law, carrying on a tradition of delicious family recipes, elegant luncheons and warm hospitality. After 40 years in the restaurant business, Osborne knew she See 7 Ladies • Page 3
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Jeanne Osborne, owner of 7 Ladies Tea Parlor in Chardon, said she is selling the operation — and her scrumptious recipes — this summer so she can retire and spend time with her family.
County Seeks Larger Space for Geauga ADP GPH Asks Commissioners to Discuss Rent By Allison Wilson editor@karlovecmedia.com Assistant County Administrator Linda Burhenne provided updates to the Geauga County Health Board June 26 on a Geauga Automatic Data Processing board request to use part of Geauga Public Health’s space, as well as address concerns over rent.
Burhenne, alongside County Administrator Gerry Morgan, originally came before the health board May 22 seeking permission for ADP to move into some of GPH’s space at the county administrative building in Claridon Township. “What we’re here for is the commissioners are looking for some additional space in this
building to house ADP — Automatic Data Processing board’s staff — that’s currently squeezed into the hallway, you know, the area across the hallway from your side,” Morgan said. The space being considered comprises a storage room and lunchroom. As part of the relocation, ADP would also like to make changes to better suit the area’s new use and address security concerns, See County • Page 5
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