Chesterland News 2-25-2026

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WG Board OKs Proposal For Water Treatment Plant, Maintenance Facility

By emma macNiveN macNiveN@KaRlovecmedia.com

The West Geauga Schools Board of Education approved a $5.2 million design-build proposal from Cold Harbor Building Company for a new campus water treatment plant and maintenance facility during its Feb. 16 board meeting.

Higley Construction, of Cleveland, submitted a bid totaling $4.8 million, while Cold Harbor, of Chardon, proposed $5.2 million, district Treasurer Karen Pavlat said in a Feb. 2 follow-up interview.

The board selected Cold Harbor, citing its timeline, experience and inclusion of contingencies.

Dragons Breathe Fire on Wolverines in the 4th

By Rich Kelly spoRts@KaRlovecmedia com

The last couple seasons have been very tough on Lakeside Dragon basketball teams, especially the boys. Chances to win as they've learned to persevere have been minimal at best.

At the Dragons' temporary home Feb. 19 on the court of St. John High School, Lakeside was getting schooled in sol id team basketball for three quarters and 15 seconds, as the West Geauga Wolverines whacked them hard.

But call it lesson learned, for both teams, as Lake side got hot over a 6-minute-33-sec ond portion of the fourth period and held the Wolverines scoreless to earn a 62-56 non-conference victory.

27 edge into the locker room at the intermission.

Sadly, as has happened several other times this season for Wolverines Head Coach Micah Young and his team, after a pair of Vince Vecchio free throws helped West G gain a 10-point lead with 15 ticks gone in the fourth period, those would be the team's only points of the fourth period until Pesho hit the second of two free throws with just 54.5 seconds left to play in the game. Meanwhile, Lakeside — with only a single senior in uniform, but a plethora of sophomores and freshmen eager to win after consecutive three-win seasons — got confident behind sophomore Drequan Bradley and junior Jarez Osborne to score 15 points in a row for a 5853 lead.

haven't figured out how to avoid collapses in tough times this season.

"It has to be a mental thing for us," Paskowski said as he exited the locker room after the game.

"We have a very good team here this year, but it seems like we just have short periods of time when we lose focus, and it has hurt us every time. We need to control ourselves better in tight spots, to stay in sync within our own skill sets to control games better."

Coach Young agreed.

"This has been the story of our season to this point," he said. His team now prepares for tournament play at Orrville. "We've just had so many games when we played very well, then something would alter how we were seeing things, and we'd fall apart for short periods, and it hurt us every time.

Chester Officials Plan 225th Anniversary Honoring Twp. Founders

By emma macNiveN macNiveN@KaRlovecmedia

com

As the nation prepares to mark America’s 250th anniversary, Chester Township is planning its own milestone celebration — 225 years since its founding.

Plans are underway to honor early settlers Justice and Mabel Miner — who arrived in Chester in 1801 — during a townshipwide event this spring.

Diana Kresnye, of the Grave Hunters, and a historical interpreter at Lake View Cemetery in Cleveland, appeared before Chester Township Trustees Feb. 19 to ask whether the township would partner in events this year to recognize the Miners.

See Proposal • Page 3 See Anniversary • Page 7

The early going saw the game played in close quarters, but gradually, the Wolverines established control in both shooting and rebounding, and played tight defense. With Cooper Paskowski hitting for 12 first-half points, and Mason Pesho owning the paint

The Wolverines just couldn't climb the hill against the fire-breathing youngsters in green.

Pesho finished with only 16 points as Lakeside shut down his work in the paint, and Paskowski added only two more points to his total.

"Games are just not going our way completely, and it's those times that have cost us almost every time we play. These kids are working so hard, so the effort is not hurting us — it's just mistakes at the wrong time."

Although thrilled for his team's win, Lakeside Head Coach Bill Osborne expressed great respect for the Wolverines after the game.

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Students from Lindsey Elementary and West Geauga Middle School competed in the district spelling bee, showcasing their spelling skills one word at a time. Michael Franceschini earned the championship title and advanced to represent West Geauga Local Schools at the Geauga County Spelling Bee, where he finished second.

Also competing in the district round were Alex Boukis, Anthony Finizia-Boisselle, Ella Branch, Andrew McNamara and Lucas Oklander.

Food Pantry Open

Feb. 27, 10 a.m. to noon

The food pantry at the Chester Christian Center church is open to anyone in the community in need of food. One does not need to be a member of the church to attend.

The church is located at 11815 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.

Free Community Dinner

Feb. 27, 5-6:30 p.m.

Mayfield United Methodist Church is hosting chili, salad and cornbread dinner at the church located at 7747 Mayfield Road in Chester Township. Carryout is available.

WG Kiwanis Pancake Breakfasts

March 1, 8, 15 and 22, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Kiwanis Club of West Geauga will host its 73rd annual pancake breakfasts in the cafeteria at West Geauga High School, 13401 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township.

The menu features all-you-can-eat blueberry, buttermilk, chocolate chip and buckwheat cakes, along with French toast and beverages. Cost is $12 for adults, $7 for children 6-11 and free for children under 6. An early bird special will be offered from 8-9 a.m.

The club welcomes groups and individuals to volunteer for the community event. For more information, call 440-221-0112.

Gates Mills Community Club

March 1, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Gates Mills Community Club will be hosting an all-you-can-eat pancake break-

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fast at the Gates Mills Community House, 1460 Chagrin River Road. Proceeds support scholarships and civic projects. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Questions? Email gmpancakes@gmail.com.

Chester Grave Hunters Meet

March 2, 7 p.m.

The Chester Grave Hunters will meet at the Geauga West Library as the group continues projects highlighting America’s 250th anniversary and Chesterland’s 225th anniversary.

Planned efforts include cemetery tours in May and October, research on Revolutionary War connections and early settlers and preservation of Chester’s historic cemeteries.

Residents interested in local history, genealogy and preserving Chesterland’s heritage are welcome to attend.

Career Exploration Open House

March 3, 5-7 p.m.

Students and job seekers are invited to attend a free Career Exploration Open House at KSU Geauga, 14111 Claridon-Troy Road in Burton. The free event will connect attendees with local employers and organizations offering information on careers, summer jobs and workforce opportunities in Geauga County and Northeast Ohio. Complimentary food and raffle prizes will be available.

Attendees are encouraged to bring resumes and may submit materials in advance

to pbarker@geaugagrowth.com for priority employer review. The event is co-sponsored by Kent State Geauga and Geauga Growth Partnership.

Call 440-564-1060 with questions and registration.

Have A Heart Spay/Neuter

Valley Save-A-Pet will open its 2026 Have A Heart low cost spay/neuter program on March 2. The program offers cat and dog sterilizations at a discounted rate to pet owners.

Call 440-232-2287 any Monday and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for information and to apply for a spay/neuter certificate. Calls will also be answered on the first Saturday of the month beginning in April. Feral cat caregivers are also encouraged to call.

To learn more about the organization’s programs and events, visit www.valleysaveapet.org.

Young of Heart

March 6, 11:30 a.m.

Geauga Young of Heart will meet at St. Anselm Church in Chester Township. Refreshments will be provided. Guest speaker Dennis Sutcliffe will talk about growing up in Cleveland with Captain Penny, Ghoulardi and others.

Upcoming outings include Seneca Allegany Casino on March 13, Silver Skillet at 3 p.m. March 17 to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and Playhouse Square’s Palace Theatre for

“The Great Gatsby” on June 17. For trip information, call Kimber at 440-668-3293.

FGP Explorer Series

March 7, 10-11:30 a.m.

Join Foundation for Geauga Parks for a mile-long wellness walk on the new UH Geauga Community Wellness Trail with naturalist Vicki Solomon. Experience the physical, mental and social benefits of the European tradition on volksmarching.

For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-5641048.

Meet Us in the Garden

March 7, 10 a.m.

The OSU Lake County Master Gardener Volunteers host their first Meet Us in the Garden talk of 2026 at the Mentor Public Library, 8215 Mentor Ave.

Join for “Seed Starting” and learn how to start vegetables and flowers from seed, caring and nurturing them to have ready to plant come spring.

The session is free, but registration is required. Visit mentorpl.org or call 440-2558811. Call the helpline at 440-853-2625 with any gardening questions.

Christmas

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July Craft Show

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 11519 Wilson Mills Road in Chardon, will host a Christmas in July Craft Show and is seeking crafters for the indoor event.

For more information, call 440-285-4641.

Proposal

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“Cold Harbor has the technical expertise to do the whole thing where the other vendor would have to outsource something,” board President Pam Claypool said during the discussion.

Vice President Bill Beers agreed and highlighted the company’s use of a 3-D model of the entire structure before construction begins, he added.

“I definitely think that Osborne has got the experience to guide us to the right direction and they're supporting Cold Harbor. It looked like, to me, that it was the right move, as well,” he said.

Board member Ellen Naylor said Cold Harbor also presented a more realistic timeline than Higley.

After choosing the design-build firm, board members discussed whether to include a maintenance garage in the project scope.

One reason for constructing a new maintenance garage is to centralize storage. Maintenance materials are currently housed at at least three locations across the county, West Geauga Facilities Manager Mark Richardson said Jan. 27.

Claypool outlined three options Feb. 16: build a combined water treatment facility and maintenance garage; construct the water treatment facility and a partially completed garage to be expanded later; or build only the water treatment facility.

Claypool initially favored separating the projects but later reconsidered, she said.

“I'm in favor of doing the whole project. I think doing part of it now is just going to be more difficult later to finish it … and the cost

Basketball

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"Let me tell you, that is one great team in West Geauga uniforms,” Coach Osborne said. “We are also doing much better this year, and playing teams like WG is what is making our kids better, because they're learning to work harder."

will change, no doubt,” she added.

Beers also supported the combined project.

“We've got a stewardship responsibility for the equipment that's here and for the people that are working here, and because of that, we need to have a place where the equipment can be worked on,” he said. “After having viewed (the current garage) last Friday, I would say that it is several garages smushed together and they look more like my garage than any kind of maintenance facility. So, therefore, I think that we really need to have a decent maintenance facility — not a Taj Mahal — but at least some place where men or women can work on the equipment in a reasonable way, and that we can have equipment stored undercover and collected in one place for all of our campuses.”

Board members Kathy Leavenworth and Ellen Naylor also expressed support for the combined project.

“It's fireproof, there's water for them to use if they need that, there's restrooms available,” Naylor added.

Board member Mark Vidmar questioned whether a new maintenance garage is necessary.

“I've been in a lot of maintenance facilities. My opinion is it's not dissimilar (to) other maintenance facilities I've been in. It's a covered area where we're doing some work,” he said. “What I struggle with in this scenario is spending $1.2 (million) on our maintenance facility versus something a little bit more student-focused. I understand the intention could be that maintenance is student-focused and I agree with that, and I appreciate what that team does, but their maintenance efforts are out in the schools, right? They're not like sitting in that garage all day.”

The board approved the combined water treatment facility project in a 4-1 vote.

Jarez Osborne and Drequan Bradley were a two-man wrecking crew for Lakeside (10-12) with 25 and 23 points, respectively, but other kids stepping up to help have been key to building the Dragons this year. Louis Flores added 12 points and six rebounds, many of them in that fourth period rally.

The Wolverines never let up, but the shots just didn't drop, especially in the fourth period, as Lakeside outscored West Geauga 19-5.

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Chester Government Update

The Chester Township Board of Trustees meeting on Feb. 5 began with a presentation by a local Eagle Scout candidate regarding a potential project in Chester. The project related to adding fish habitats to a town pond and possibly adding some signage. The trustees shared support for the project, which allows the young man to seek approval and then begin fundraising for his project.

Trustees heard from community members regarding a potential unsafe property and discussed options for addressing the matter. Township Administrator Mark Purchase was tasked with moving forward several action items related to the matter.

There was a discussion about mailbox reimbursement related to plow damage. The township’s practice has been to offer to provide and install a standard mailbox to replace mailboxes damaged by a township plow, but some residents have requested payment instead. These residents may prefer to install custom mailboxes or posts rather than the standard mailbox provided. The board agreed $150 is a reasonable allowance in these circumstances if a resident elects reimbursement instead of having a standard mailbox installed by the road department. The board then approved two such reimbursements.

At the request of the road department and Mark Purchase, the board considered and approved changing the job title for job description 12.32 from administrative assis-

PGP Offers Scholarships

Protect Geauga Parks has announced its 10th annual Bob McCullough Memorial Conservation Scholarship. In recognition of the 250th anniversary of America’s founding, two scholarships of $1,776 each will be awarded.

s are available at protectgeaugaparks.us. Questions may be directed to scholarshipsprotectgeaugaparks@gmail. com.Eligible applicants are graduating high school seniors who live in or attend school in Geauga County and plan to enroll in a two-year, four-year or technical program focused on environmental sustainability and conservation of natural resources.

tant/cemetery sexton to administrative assistant/cemetery coordinator. The rest of the job description remains the same.

Trustees approved the extension of a condition offer of employment to Timothy Staley Jr. for the position of full-time police officer, which is a replacement for a departing officer. They then conducted other administrative activities, including approval of payments and purchase orders.

Trustee Ken Radtke provided an update on Geauga County Planning Commission efforts related to the county farmland preservation efforts. Trustees approved the creation of a letter of support to the Geauga County Planning Commission for its application to the Ohio Department of Agriculture Land Use Planning Grant, which seeks to update the Geauga County Farmland Preservation Plan.

Trustee Brandon Davis presented status of several activities he has been actively leading, including America250 planning, an open for business campaign and formalizing township outside counsel engagement. Trustee Craig Richter provided an update on the trustees’ request for a joint meeting with the Geauga Park Board and the current planning and status of that effort.

There was discussion regarding the current road department funding and budget and the need to continue to investigate long-term funding options for the road department. The board entered executive session to discuss public employee(s) matters.

Submitted by Brandon Davis, Chester Township Trustee

Geauga Library

Geauga West Branch 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 440-729-4250. Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Visit online at www. geaugalibrary.net.

Puzzle Exchange

Feb. 28, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Exchange gently used puzzles in good condition with no missing pieces for newto-you-used puzzles. Registration is not required.

Hook, Line, & Stitcher

March 3, 6-8 p.m. • Geauga West Crafters will connect with friends while chatting, laughing and working on crafts together.

Library-Led Discussion

March 4, 7-8 p.m.,

Discuss “100 Years of Lenni and Margot” by Marianne Cronin. No registration is required.

History of Munson Township

March 5, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Lisa Alpers, author of “Early Munson Township History and Families: 17961916,” will talk about the many historical buildings decorating Munson Township.

Art Show Reception

March 7, 1-4 p.m.

Stop in to enjoy refreshments and the student art chosen by the art teachers of West Geauga and St. Anselm schools. The art will be on display through the month of March.

Richard R. Shisila

Richard R. Shisi

la, born on Feb. 23, 1948, and passed peacefully on Feb. 15, 2026, just eight days shy of his 78th birth day.

Obituaries

Dolores M. Sanders

He devoted 30 years of service to the Euclid City School District, beginning his ca reer as a teacher and later serving as a school administrator. After retiring, he continued to share his leadership and dedication at Cleveland State University, where he worked as a supervisor for student teachers an additional 14 years.

Rich is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Karen (née Vatty); his daughters, Tracie Kacir, Kelly Novy (Jeff) and Mary; and his son, David (Tamara).

He was a proud and loving grandfather to seven grandchildren, Alex, Emily, Megan, Ryan, Kyle, Brady and Tyler, all of whom brought him endless joy. He is also survived by his brothers, Donald and Mark; and his sister, Nancy Spelich.

Rich enjoyed coaching baseball and softball, bowling, golfing, caring for his yard, vacationing on Hilton Head Island and spending time with family and friends. He especially loved dancing and listening to polka music, often starting his mornings with a lively tune playing in the background.

He took great pride in his ever-growing rock collection, which included fossils, crystals, geodes, minerals and pieces of petrified wood. He also had a deep appreciation for the night sky and a lifelong interest in stargazing and astronomy.

A devoted fan of the Cleveland Indians/ Guardians, Rich rarely missed a game and even enjoyed rewatching them during the off-season. Opening Day was always a highlight, marking the hopeful beginning of another baseball season.

Above all, Rich was an easygoing, loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He will be fondly remembered as the family's official "breakfast pancake chef" during sleepovers with his grandchildren.

In accordance with his wishes, there will be no funeral or visiting hours.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.GattozziandSon.com for the Shisila family.

Funeral services for Dolores M. “Dol ly” (nee Saywell) Sanders, 96, of Wil loughby Hills, Ohio, will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, at Willoughby Hills United Meth odist Church, 34201 Eddy Road, Willoughby Hills.

Family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026, at Davis-Babcock Funeral Home, 4154 Clark Ave., Willoughby.

Dolly passed away Feb. 21, 2026, in Mayfield Heights, Ohio. She was born Dec. 11, 1929, in Cleveland, Ohio.

Dolly was a proud homemaker. She was an early member of Willoughby Hills United Methodist Church. She enjoyed knitting, volunteering in several area schools and her church, and researching genealogy. She loved traveling and spending time with her family at their summer home in Pymatuning. She was an avid Cleveland Browns and Indians fan.

Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were some of her greatest loves.

Survivors include her children, Dorothy Freeland, Darlene Haworth and Glenn E. (Lori) Sanders; grandchildren, Amy (Aaron) Waugh, Scott (Jessica) Haworth, Ashley (Andy) Sasak, Glenn N. Sanders, Michael (Shannon) Sanders and Rebecca (Nathan) Maynard; great-grandchildren, Perry and Eliza Waugh, AJ, Max, Theo and Lucy Sasak, Gianna D’Ambrosia-Sanders and Elliana Maynard. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews and their families.

Dolly was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn W. Sanders, in 2001; sons-in-law, Edward “Mick” Freeland and Scott Haworth; brothers, Ed and Ken Saywell. Her parents, Edmund and Dorothy (nee Goss) Saywell are also deceased.

Final resting place will be next to the love of her life, Glenn, in Knollwood Cemetery, Mayfield Heights.

Notices should be sent in writing by the funeral directors and memorial societies to: Geauga County Maple Leaf, P.O. Box 1166, Chardon, OH, 440245166, faxed to 440-285-2015 or emailed to editor@karlovecmedia.com. The Maple Leaf charges a flat fee of $150 per obituary or death notice, including a photograph.

Community Meetings

Listed are upcoming public meetings and executive sessions. These meeting notices are NOT legal notices.

Chester Township: Feb. 25, 4 p.m. –Board of Trustees, special meeting, 6:30 p.m. – Board of Trustees, joint meeting with Chester Township Park Board; March 4, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; March 5, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees; March 9, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; March 17, 6 p.m., Land Use Plan meeting; March 18, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; March 19, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees; March 31, 6 p.m., Chester Land Use Plan Public Forum. All meetings are

held at the Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.

Russell Township: Feb. 25, 6 p.m., Zoning Commission; March 2, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; March 5, 2:30 p.m., Board of Trustees; March 19, 6 p.m., Board of Trustees; March 25, 6 p.m., Zoning Commission. All meetings are held in the new Community Room at 8501 Kinsman Road, unless otherwise noted.

West Geauga BOE: March 16, 6:30 p.m., regular meeting. All meetings are held at the BOE Community Room, 8615 Cedar Road, unless otherwise noted.

asubramanian’s dedication and the strong start of the program, which continues to attract student interest and build momentum.

Fifth-grade students at Lindsey Elementary recently showcased their knowledge of space tools at the school’s Space Tool Open House. Each student selected a space tool to research, build and present, demonstrating both creativity and understanding. Guests were impressed by the students’ inventive projects and engaging presentations. The event provided a fun, hands-on way to bring lessons to life while celebrating the students’

High school students compete in Junk Box Wars during

testing their engineering and problem-solving skills

STEM Fair Winners Announced

The West Geauga Kiwanis hosted its annual STEM Fair at West Geauga Middle School, welcoming elementary through high school students to compete in a variety of science, technology, engineering and math challenges. The fair showcased creativity, problem-solving, and innovation across all grade levels.

Individual Projects

High School — Jacob Neiding, first place; Naomi Martinez, second; and Abigail Seibert, third.

Middle School — Adleigh Vodicka, first; and Minerva Marinucci, second.

Elementary — Isaac Braun, first; Abigail Braun, second; and Gianna D’Ambrosia-Sanders, third.

Math Competition

Upper Level (High School) — Hayden Makuch.

Lower Level (Middle School) — Libby Mayer and Freeland Southard.

How Do I Fare (Middle School Event)

Freeland Southard and Lincoln Shirey, first place; Savannah Sinkovec and Lola Franceschini, second; and Libby Mayer and Mary Alice Stevenson, third.

Junk Box Wars (High School Event)

First place — Naomi Martinez, Taylor Kuhn and Elsa Henderson.

Second place — Robert Meyer, Logan Klarich and Charlie Allin.

Third place — Connor Northup, Jack Patterson and Marley Bulzan.

Best Design — Caroline Yeager, Elizabeth Grisez and Danica Talcott.

Geauga Park District

For more information and registration, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.

How Sweet It Is!

The park district’s 40th annual Sap’s-a-Risin’ celebration returns to Swine Creek Reservation in Middlefield.

Free festivities on three Sundays – Feb. 22, March 1 and March 8, all from noon to 4 p.m. – include sap-gathering in the sugarbush with a horse-drawn sap sled, sugar house tours with sample tastes of fresh syrup, and historical stations with costumed interpreters displaying and demonstrating maple sugaring methods from prehistoric to modern day. Plus, visit Swine Creek Lodge to warm up with free maple treats and live music featuring The Pickle Milk String Band on March 1 and Mr. Haney String Band on March 8. Maple syrup produced right onsite will also be available for sale as supplies last.

Swine Creek Reservation is also a featured stop on two drive-it-yourself tours on March 8: the Ohio Maple Producers’ Maple Madness

Anniversary

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Kresnye presented a proclamation commemorating the couple’s arrival and said she hopes trustees will approve it and present it during a townshipwide celebration April 23.

Kresnye said her husband, B.J. Kresnye, will conduct a historical reenactment portraying Justice Miner at the event. She added she hopes he can also appear at Memorial Day and Fourth of July celebrations.

“We think (Chester’s founding) should be recognized. It's 225 years,” she said. “That's two years before Ohio becomes a state.”

Kresnye has developed educational materials to share with the community and local schools, including coloring sheets, a 90-second educational song and historical background information about the Miners, she said.

Tour and the local Maple Tour of Northeast Ohio. Tour maps with complete lists of participating sugar houses are available at ohiomaple. org and mpneoh.com.

Time For A W-A-L-K?

Dogs and their humans may join park district Naturalist Karie Wheaton for wintertime Hound Hikes – no registration required. Participants of any hike will also get some dog-walking tips from Cold Nose Companions Dog Training and take home a keepsake park district logo’ed dog scarf to remember it by.

Hikes are Feb. 28, from 10-11 a.m. at Claridon Woodlands; and March 7, from 1-2 p.m. at Big Creek Park’s Tupelo Pond entrance on Ravenna Road. Walkers without dogs are welcome as well.

Before coming out, pack a bowl with water, poop scoop or bags for cleanup and towels for paws. Only one dog is permitted to attend per handler; pets must be kept under control at all times on a leash not exceeding eight feet, and participants displaying aggression or excessive barking will be asked to leave.

“We want our children to know their history. We want the people who live here to know their history,” she said.

She also suggested placing widow advertisements in businesses throughout the township promoting the event under the theme, “Our Story Starts With Justice.”

Kresnye proposed creating a dedicated section on the township’s website featuring historical research about the Miners.

“It’s so unique that we have this connection to both America 250 and the founding of Chester,” she said.

Trustees expressed interest in the proposals but said they will wait until their Feb. 25 special meeting to vote on the proclamation because Trustee Craig Richter was absent, Trustee Ken Radtke said.

Kresnye said additional details about the events honoring the Miners will be announced later.

Real Estate Transfers

Following is a list of area real estate transfers for the week ending Feb. 13 and period Feb. 17-19, 2026, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only.

CHESTER TOWNSHIP

Matthew M. Erwin and Brenda M. Newcombe, 13251 Hickory St., to Jesse D. Mobley and Amanda L. Mey, $318,000. (1.22 acres)

Floyd A. Trouten III (trustee), 12487 Har-

old Drive, to TT East LLC, $300,000. (1.00 acres)

RUSSELL TOWNSHIP

Gregory J. Baldini (trustee), 8940 Antelope Run, to Joshua and Ashley Harrick, $850,000. (4.84 acres)

Deborah L. Kingery (TOD), 14300 Watt Road, to Jesse Sweet, $325,000. (1.50 acres)

Jeremy Kler, 7952 Thornapple Drive, to Jacqueline T. Malak and Scott W. Oglesby, $400,000. (1.54 acres)

AUTOS & PARTS

BUYING CARS: $Cash$ Paid for cars, trucks, classic cars, tractors, garden tractors, construction equipment running or not, scrap, cleanups. 440-465-8795.

FOR RENT

Chagrin Falls: 1BR with garage, heat, water, pool. In a nice area. $1,100/mo. Available April 1. 234-3803491.

FOR SALE

Tanning bed for sale: $525. Wolff System, Sunvision Pro 24 SF. Newer bulbs. Working fine. 440-313-1411.

Anchor Brand Folding Bench Wringer Floor Stand: 48” tall, Patent 1896, $240. 440-554-5731.

RECORD ALBUMS, Old Cameras, HO Train items, large granite counter-top pieces, fresh/salt water aquariums, old clocks, kerosene lamps. Inquire. 440-338-3563. Russell.

Weak/dead internet areas in your home? Solve your problem. Motorola 3.1 Cable Modem. TP-Link X55 Deco 3-piece satellite router. Easy install. $130. 440-6692763.

Fine China, plates, bowls, cups, dessert plates, demitasse, gravy, creamer, platters, and more, place setting for 12+, English Garden pattern of blue flowers with silver rim, only $120, call/text for pictures 440-668-8768 Newbury.

200 feet planed & straight edged Walnut. 200 feet planed Butternut. $6/foot. 1800’s standup grain fanning mill $200. 440-336-2027.

Whiskey Barrels, Wine Barrels, Jack Daniel’s Barrels: starting at $125. Great for decorations. 440-3215788. Middlefiled area.

Jenny Lind Bed: needs re-homed, some repairs, not free but reasonably priced, photos available. Also, vintage and antique rockers. 3rd-7th generation. 440-6362853.

Have you had a sad death in your family? I mourn with you in a book I wrote “Bitter Grief of Parting” $5 each. 330-889-2089.

Two double-hung Provia replacement windows: combined dimensions 75 7/8 X 53 5/8. Perfect for a front window $500. 440-336-5044 George. Custom sizes & shapes available.

Family Burial Plot for sale. All Souls Cemetery. Serene location in prime section. Section 16. 216-440-8743.

Classifieds

Nursery Infant Scale-$6. Honda CRV floor mats-$8. Vintage metal tricycle-$15. George Foreman Grilling Machine-$10. 440-346-7708, leave msg.

REDUCED: Lithograph Prints, signed personally by the artist: Robert Bateman “Midnight Black Wolf” $1,600. Carl Brenders “Monarch Eagle” $400 and “Full House Boxes” $400. 440-729-0070.

Majacraft Rose spinning wheel. 2 Lazy Kates, 1 extra drive band, 9 bobbins, jumbo flyer, fiber. $1,200. 440-564-1239.

Vintage Baby Buggy: $65. 440-487-2955.

HELP WANTED

Now Hiring Maintenance Associates! Full and part-time positions available at Legacy Village and Oakwood Commons. Apply: hiring@first-interstate.com

Wanted: need someone to reupholster two recliners. Also need ride to work, from about Burton Square to Madison Road in Middlefield, 6am-3pm, flexible. 440-834-8104.

PETS & ANIMALS

Shih-Tzu/Bichon/Poodle Puppies: wormed, vaccinated, vet checked. Ready to go on April 4. $500 each. Pick out yours today with $50 deposit. 440-883-9059.

Pasture-Raised Cornish Cross broiler chickens: dressed & frozen. Whole bird at $3.50 lb. Average weight 8 lbs. 440-387-9857.

“Johnny,” gray 10 month old tuxedo cat needs indoor home. Neutered, vaxxed, sweet, playful, but shy. Great with other cats. Rebecca 440-321-2485.

F1b Aussiedoodle pups! Ready and partially trained $1000/female, $800/male. Super Cute! Hypoallergenic, smart, sweet, loyal, 10-13lbs full grown. Text 440-796-9682 for website/application info.

One Year Old CKC registered Male Beagle. $40. AlsoWanted: Mallard Ducks. 440-321-8152.

MISCELLANEOUS

FREE fact: Remember that 95 percent of drug addicts started with marijuana! It’s NOT “harmless”!

REAL ESTATE

.34-acre Bainbridge lot on 306, part of Lake Lucerne community with amenities. Tap into utilities: gas, electric, sewer, private community well. SAVE BIG! 75k . 440-574-1599.

Private Investor paying cash for homes/land in any condition. Call or text Brian today at 440-346-0161 for a No-obligation offer. No repairs needed. Fast closings.

SERVICES

Buckeye Landscaping looking for new clients for upcoming season. Services including mowing, mulching, pruning, spring/fall clean-ups, also snow plowing. Call 440 883 9124.

Independent Provider will come to you home and do Caregiving. Certified with references. 440-313-1804.

AM Rides LLC: Reliable transportation for Amish crew hauling, cleaning crews, hunting trips, auctions, and towing. Safe, insured and on time. Airport trips also available. Call Craig: 330-431-8282.

Old fishing tackle wanted: fishing lures (wood or plastic), mouse to bear traps, wooden duck decoys. Call Lee 440-313-8331.

4-wheelers, 3-wheelers, dirt bikes, mini-bikes, go-carts, golf carts, gators, farm tractors/equipment, trailers, riding mowers, snowplows. Paying cash. 440-413-3119. Also, scrap cleanup and removal.