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Russell Park District Leases Parks to GPD By Ann Wishart ann@geaugamapleleaf.com In a split vote Oct. 23, Geauga Park District Board of Commissioners approved leasing the lion’s share of parks owned by the Russell Township Park District for up to 25 years. Park Commissioner Andrej Lah was the only board member opposing the contract the township park board approved Oct. 22, and refused to comment on his “no” vote. Commission members Jackie Dottore and Howard Bates voted “yes.”
The contract places about 376 acres of township park property in the hands of the GPD board and removes the need for the township park district to maintain the land or come to terms with a second township park board formed in 2017. The Russell park board met at GPD’s The West Woods Nature Center in Russell Township Monday evening to consider the lease agreement. After an hour of listening to Russell residents’ opinions regarding the proposed deal, the board went into executive session for See Parks • Page 5
Township Voters May Choose To Support Two Park Districts By Ann Wishart ann@geaugamapleleaf.com Two Russell Township park and recreation levies will appear on the Nov. 6 ballot. Residents can vote for one or both of the levies because they fund separate park districts. Russell Township Citizens
Park District formed after a ballot referendum passed in 2017 under Chapter 511 of the Ohio Revised Code. The board is asking residents to approve Issue 4, an additional five-year, 0.25-mill levy, according to the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. If passed, the 511 levy would See Election • Page 5
West Geauga Wins District Championship By Brian Lavrich sports@geaugamapleleaf.com The West Geauga boys soccer team earned its first district title since 2004 with a 3-2 overtime victory over Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Oct. 27 at Mentor High School. Senior Mo Aidja’s goal in overtime of the Division II district final made the difference, as the Wolverines improved to 12-6-1 and avenged a season-opening loss to the Lions. The Wolverines played Hubbard on Halloween night in a 7 p.m. match at Twinsburg High School. Second-year West G coach Mario Gerhardt talked about Aidja’s goal. “It was overtime with about three minutes to go,” Gerhardt said. “It was a beautiful goal that ricocheted off the post and in.” Things are going very well for West G in Gerhardt’s second season leading the Wolverines. “Two years, two winning seasons, one district championship — life is good,” Gerhardt said. “At the beginning, NDCL came out fired up. They had us pinned back. They played very physical.” The Lions owned a 2-1 halftime lead, but the Wolverines knotted it up in the second half on a goal by senior Dave Beattie. Aidja also made a goal in the See Soccer • Page 6
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West Geauga’s Mo Aidja’s goal in overtime of the Division II district final made the difference, as the Wolverines improved to 12-6-1 and avenged a season-opening loss to the NDCL Lions.
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Town Crier GEL Breakfast
Nov. 2, 7:30-9 a.m. Mr. Blake Andres, executive director, DDC Clinic, will be the speaker at the next Geauga Economic Leadership (GEL) Breakfast at Kent State University at Geauga 14111 Claridon Troy Road, Burton. Learn how DDC Clinic’s community commitment has global impact through a unique collaboration with the Geauga Amish community that is changing medicine for everyone. Breakfast and networking begin at 7:30 a.m. followed by the presentation from 8-9 a.m. Free and open to the public. Registration is appreciated. G.E.L. Breakfasts are a collaborative partnership between Kent State University at Geauga and Geauga Growth Partnership. For information or to register, call 440564-1060 or email info@geaugagrowth.com.
Free Fresh Produce
Nov. 3, 9-11 a.m. Newbury United Community Church will host its final fresh produce giveaway for the year at the church located at 14961 Auburn Road. Cleveland FoodBank provides the service to low income Geauga County residents. Please bring ID and bags.
Metzenbaum Quilt & Craft Auction
Nov. 3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Families and Friends of Metzenbaum Center are sponsoring the annual Amish quilt and craft auction at the center located at 8200 Cedar Road in Chester Township. Event features more than 25 handmade quilts, wreaths, Amish furniture, toys and more. A silent auction and cash and carry holiday shop will round out the day’s activities. Kiwanis of West Geauga will serve a pancake breakfast from 8-11 a.m. Cost is $8 for adults, $4.50 for children 6-11 years and free to children under 6. A hot lunch, refreshments and Amish baked goods will also be available. Proceeds benefit the clients of Metzenbaum Center, Geauga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (GCBDD). Parking is free.
Taste of Geauga
Nov. 3, 6-8 p.m. Taste of Geauga will be held in the new lodge at Claridon Woodlands Park, 11383 Claridon Troy Road in Claridon Township. The cost is $20 per person. Local restaurants, caterers and food establishments will be sharing samples of their favorite menu selections. Guests will be invited to vote on the Best Bite award. Tickets must be purchased in advance by calling Destination Geauga at 440-632-1538. Visit www.DestinationGeauga.com for more information.
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Nov. 7, 6:30 p.m. Join others from St. Anselm Church to enjoy dinner on the first Wednesday of each month and try out different restaurants in the area. Meet at Angelo’s, 8162 Euclid Chardon Road in Kirtland. All are welcome. RSVP to Joan Gambrill by email at sdssignup@aol. com or text 440-533-5015.
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Nov. 9-10 A preview party for the annual Gift for the Magi holiday boutique will be held Nov. 9 from 7-9 p.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 11900 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township. For adults only, the $5 admission includes preview of the boutique, music, hors d’oeuvres and wine. The boutique runs Nov. 10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and features handcrafted items by more than 35 juried crafters and a raffle for a handcrafted Saint Nicholas quilt. Admission is free. Join the Boutique Bounce on Nov. 10 by also shopping the Christmas Bazaar at Old South Church, 9802 Chillicothe Road in Kirtland and boutique at St. Anselm Church, 13013 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township. Shoppers who visit the three boutiques will be eligible for one of three grand prizes. Begin the bounce at any of the churches and get the card stamped at each location. See Town Crier • Page 8
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Wolverine Balance Beats Niles Before Loss By Rich Kelly sports@geaugamapleleaf.com
As Division II sectional action got underway this week at Jefferson High School, the West Geauga Wolverines got a chance to make a statement in their opening round match. They did so in a convincing manner, defeating the Niles McKinley Dragons Oct. 17 by a 3-0 score. Set scoring was by 25-15, 2514 and 25-17 scores, and the difference in team ability was evident. West Geauga would lose, however, three days later to No. 2 Lake Catholic, ending their season. Keying this win for West G was a big edge in team balance in every skill needed for successful volleyball, something the Wolverines are blessed with but haven’t always put to best use this season. They improved to 5-13 overall for the year. Backed by the height advantage presented by senior Riley Elliott and by fellow seniors McKenna Clayman, Anna Jadrych and Alysssa Ranallo, West Geauga began the night with an imposing task for Niles. Jadrych and another senior standout, Paige Miller, supplied major defense on the back lines that kept the ball alive for the hitters all night, and Niles was unable to match the Wolverines’ power or ball movement. With Miller firing bullets when serving, accounting for 12 points, including four aces, and another eight points from Jadrych while serving, West Geauga controlled the ball much of the time. They had at least one fivepoint run from service in each set to keep Niles from gaining any momentum when they could make big plays offensively. “We’ve had issues this season getting off to slow starts in matches,” West Geauga coach Amy Baker said. “We started off hesitantly again tonight, but with nine seniors
on our team, we feel confident that if we get focused better, we can compete with most teams. The girls have good skill sets in all areas, and they are close personally, which helps them to work well together. “The big problem for us this year has been consistency, but when we have it going, we’re tough to beat.” Elliott provided the biggest hurdle for Niles at the nets, although leading the way with 11 kills doesn’t show her importance when she moves to the back lines. She has the length to reach many balls that might be tough for smaller players. “One of our biggest issues is that we don’t always play up to our skill levels,” Elliott said. “We’re pretty good and we have balance, but too often we’ve also played down to the teams we’re playing and it caught up with us.”
Kid Kickers West Geauga Soccer is excited to announce our expanded winter soccer program. “We offer clinics (practice only) options at Lindsey School Gym, as well as offering team options at the u8 and u10 level,” said Bill Bryan, director of the soccer club. “WGSC sets itself apart by hiring professionally licensed soccer coaches and keeping a low player to professional coach ratio. We also work directly with the WG varsity coaches to ensure that our high school soccer teams are successful.” Space is limited. Please visit www. westgeaugasoccer.com and click on the Kid Kickers tab ASAP if you are interested. There is also a discount for those that register before Nov. 15.
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from page 1 about 40 minutes and returned with a slightly altered agreement, which they unanimously approved. The agreement includes the Upper Chagrin Preserve and addition on Sperry and Fairmount roads (93 acres), the Land Lab on Caves Road (24 acres), the Shanker Property on Sperry Road (12.91 acres), the Russell Uplands Preserve and addition on Russell and Kinsman roads (127 acres), Sperry Road Alford (4.89 acres) and the Modroo Farm on Hemlock Road (53.28 acres). Other properties that will be retained by the township park district are smaller and landlocked with no public access. The lease is for an initial term of 15 years, beginning Nov. 1, 2018, with two automatic renewals of five years each. All of the properties are listed as “passive,” which means they have not been developed for recreational purposes. The lease allows GPD to “…use the premises for the purpose of developing, operating and maintaining parks in a manner consistent with the purposes permitted under Chapter 1545 of the Ohio Revised Code.” While GPD will be able to cut trees to maintain access to roads, trails and facilities, no hunting, motorized vehicles or horse trails will be permitted under the lease without the Russell Township Park Board’s permission. Any development of the parks will be done consistent with the Western Reserve Land Conservancy conservation easements on the parklands, according section 3 of the agreement. Any deviation from the agreement requires consent of both GPD and Russell boards. No rent is required and the GPD will take care of general liability insurance. The signing of the lease may effectively curtail the running feud between the Russell board, established in 1984 under Chapter 1545 of the ORC, and the Russell Township Citizens Park board created by township trustees in 2017 under Chapter 511 of the ORC. Both boards have placed levies on the Nov. 6 ballot in an effort to support maintenance of the parks they have and acquire
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cost the owner homeowners $8.75 per year per $100,000 property valuation and yield $66,430 beginning in 2019. The Russell Township Park District (established under ORC 1545 in 1984) is asking voters to approve Issue 5, an additional fiveyear, 0.5-mill levy. If passed, the 1545 levy would cost homeowners a net increase of $17.50 per year per $100,000 property valuation, and yield $132,860 beginning in 2019, according to the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Each board has three members that make decisions for different parklands in the township. The 1545 park district is made up of more than 400 acres and Geauga County Probate Court Judge Tim Grendell appoints the board members. The board is currently discussing the possibility of leasing its parks to the Geauga Park District because they lack the funds to
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more land. (See “Township Voters May Choose to Support Two Park Districts”) Monday night, several township residents, allowed to speak for two minutes each, asked the Russell Township Park Board to wait until after the election before deciding on the lease agreement. More than 30 Russell residents and officials attended the meeting. Scott Wayt, chairman of the 1545 township park board, started the meeting with a lengthy statement. Issues with the district’s budget, brought forward this year by the Geauga County Budget Commission, have stopped the park board from accessing the funds they need to maintain the parks, so the best solution is to lease the parks to the GPD. “The lease … is the only way I can see to maintain ownership of the parks while this period of politicizing our parks passes,” he said. Russell resident Chuck Walder, who sits on the budget commission as Geauga County auditor, said the budget balances didn’t add up, so the commission could not approve it. A new township resident, Donna Falls, said the county has lots of recreational parks where children can play and urged the board to wait before signing the lease. “What’s the rush? I love the green – the trees and waterfalls,” she said. Board member Donna Weiss Carson said little during Monday’s meeting, but spoke candidly about the decision afterward. “This agreement is really a win-win,” she said in an email. “This is the best outcome for Russell residents. This agreement relieves Russell residents from the tax burden of two competing park districts.” If township residents vote down both levies, Issues 4 and 5 on the Nov. 6 ballot, Russell taxpayers will save $715,000 in levies, she wrote. If the 2.3-mill levy passes for the 1545 park district, it is likely the board will use the money to acquire more properties and turn them into parks, Carson said in a phone call. As for leasing the parks to the GPD, Carson said she has a lot of feelings about the decision, but the board members, who are volunteers, have been worn out by calls, emails, budget concerns and legal issues. Those may not all be over, but she said she is confidant GPD has the resources to take care of Russell’s parks, in the meantime. maintain it since the Geauga County Budget Commission did not approve their budget for 2018. The 511 park board is responsible for about 140 acres called the Upper Chagrin Preserve on Beachwood Road through which the board would like to establish hiking trails, according to board member Roy Podojil. If the 511 levy – Issue 4 – passes, the board will have funds to operate as well as improve its acreage. Grendell has changed the membership on the 1545 board several times since he came into office, according to a Geauga County Maple Leaf story posted online Aug. 9. Ten years later, ORC Chapter 511 was passed, allowing township trustees to appoint park boards to control township park districts. Because Russell Township’s Issue 23 passed in November 2017 with 1,170 votes for and 728 votes against, trustees were able to create the 511 board (a.k.a. the citizens’ park district). Therefore, there will be two park boards unless the 1545 board is disbanded.
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Rescue Village Website Upgraded By Cassandra Shofar cassandra@geaugamapleleaf.com Geauga Humane Society’s Rescue Village has recently received a facelift. The shelter announced Wednesday the launch of their new and improved website, www.rescuevillage.org. New features include a mobile-friendly look, online forms for easy contact, simple navigation, calendar of upcoming events, the new “Village Voices Blog,” and a new website domain name. Changing the domain name is one of the biggest improvements of the new site, said
Leah Backo, marketing and PR coordinator. “The old site name, www.geaugahumane. org, not only limited the work we do to Geauga County, but it also was difficult for many to spell and communicate to people who were new to Rescue Village,” she said in a statement. “Changing the domain name will help us better represent Rescue Village as a leader across Northeast Ohio and the site will help expand our reach far beyond what it ever was before.” The humane society thanked Chardon-based Company 119 for designing and launching the new website.
Chester Planning Committee Update On Sept. 11, the Chester Planning Committee (CPC) met at the Innovation Center to continue research and discussion regarding the development of a plan for Chester Township. After approval of the prior minutes, there was a general discussion about architectural review boards and the authority within the Ohio Revised Code for townships. Planned unit developments (PUD) sometimes known as, but not limited to, cluster housing, condo living or senior housing also were discussed and how they would or could be incorporated into a township’s zoning plan. The initial focus of the CPC is the business district, consistent with our goal of attracting visitors and supporting business. The group discussed the ‘town center’ with walkability and sociability factors that draw people to the center of town. Common architecture or aesthetics like landscaping, lighting, benches, etc. are factors that give character to a town center. Chester has a significant amount of retail space; more than the population can support according to some studies. Mixed use where commercial, residential and recreational and common or open space were ideas that could be used to help improve a town center’s ‘livability.’ Members of the CPC also will evaluate what type of information such as traffic
studies, commercial space inventory, public lands, residential data, etc. is available and what value it has to the planning process. The group also was asked to collect photos of other well-designed town centers and identify features that would seem suitable for our town. It should be emphasized and understood by all that these meetings have been about research, learning and trying to prioritize and establish a general consensus for the direction of the group. No recommendations have been established or recommended to the Chester Board of Trustees or the Zoning Commission. The CPC is in the very early stages of gathering information to begin development of a plan for Chester Township. Meetings are open to the public and are typically the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Contact mlflorentine@chestertwp.org for more details. In addition, updates such as this, please visit the Chester Planning Committee Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/ChesterTownshipPlanning). Meetings are also broadcast live via our Facebook page and prior meeting recordings can also be viewed. We hope to hear from you. Ken Radtke Jr. Trustee & CPC member
Notes of Gratitude Merchants Thank Community The merchants and management of West Geauga Plaza would like to thank all the children and adults that came out to participate in the annual trick or treat event at West
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from page 1 first half that initially gave the Wolverines a 1-0 lead. “I thought things were going good for us,” Gerhardt said. “It was an even game, then all of a sudden it was 2-1 NDCL. In the second half, we started to push. We finally got a couple of free kicks. Dave (Beattie) put it on goal, and the goalie must have lost the ball.” West G advances to a Division II regional semifinal against Hubbard (18-0-1) at 7 p.m. tonight in Twinsburg. The Eagles earned their first district championship in school history by defeating Howland, 3-2, on Saturday. The Wolverines reached the district final with a 2-0 victory over Chagrin Valley Conference rival Perry at Howell Field at West Geauga High School.
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Geauga Plaza. We were blessed with a beautiful day and we had a record crowd of about 420 kids receiving treats. See you next year on Oct. 17. Tom Basista Western Reserve Properties, LLC That victory completed the team’s season sweep of the Pirates. Against NDCL, West G scored early in the second half on a short corner. The ball shot into the box in the middle of several players, but Joey DiLalla, a freshman, poked it into the net for the lead two minutes into the second half. “It was a hard-fought match,” Gerhardt said, “but our defense is very quick. We are more fast-paced, and they are not a high-scoring team. But they don’t give up many goals and their goalkeeper is very good. They’re solid.” Gerhardt said he thought the Wolverines’ first goal really affected the Pirates. “I think they had a letdown because they are not a high-scoring team,” Gerhardt said. Fellow freshman Cole Frate put the game away for the Wolverines with a goal in the final few minutes. “I think the biggest thing missing (when Gerhardt took over) was confidence,” Gerhardt said. “They had to know we can win games. We had to build the confidence that we can compete and win. That makes a big difference. They’ve worked a lot, worked on their skills.”
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Obituaries Mary Esther Snyder Mary Esther “Peg” Snyder, 100 years and three months old, had a final peaceful rest on Oct. 13, 2018. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and aunt to numerous nieces and nephews. Peg was strong willed and a stubborn Irishman. A teacher for 21 years at Saint Francis of Assisi School in Gates Mills.
Finally reunited with husband, Clair, and son Robert. Survived by son Lawrence (Gloria); daughter-in-laws; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous friends and loving caregivers. Mom brought love to all that touched her in life. Our hearts will be forever blessed by knowing Mary Esther “Peg” Snyder. Mass of Christian Burial and visitation were held Oct. 19, 2018, at St. Anselm Church, Chester Township.
Chester Government Update The Chester Township Board of Trustees meeting on Oct. 11 began with approval of minutes followed by an executive session regarding union negotiations for both the police and road department employees. A motion was approved for medical leave for an employee. The sick leave policy that had been in place was inadvertently excluded during the transition to the new employee policy and procedures manual. At a special meeting on Oct. 8, the board had incorporated the policy into the new manual. There was discussion regarding the expiring terms of both zoning commission and board of zoning appeal positions (one each) as well as alternates (one each). Trustees decided to ask the members of each board their opinion with respect to the alternate positions and the issues or effectiveness of the alternates in supporting each board. The board approved advertising for a part-time administrative assistant for the Chester Township Zoning Commission with applications due Oct. 24 at 4 p.m. Mayor William Koons was appointed the proxy for Chester Township at the Nov. 13 annual NOPEC meeting. Funds of $1,825 for
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graphics for the two new police cruisers were approved. After reviewing three bids, the board approved up to $14,160 to SWB Landscaping for improvements to the playground area. SWB Landscaping has also been performing landscape maintenance Parkside Park this summer under a different contract. The use of Parkside Park grass fields by the West Geauga Soccer Club was approved to practice on Oct. 23, 25 and 30 and Nov. 1. The board also approved $100 for the township’s elected officials to attend the Nov. 14 quarterly Geauga County Township Association dinner at Middlefield Township. Because of Thanksgiving, the Nov. 22 trustee meeting was rescheduled to Nov. 20 at 6 p.m. There may be a special meeting after Thanksgiving to process any financials that are not able to be completed prior to the rescheduled regular meeting. It was agreed to prepare a letter of support for House Bill 602, Clean Water Fair Pricing Act and submit to state Reps. Sarah LaTourette and John Patterson and Sen. Eklund. Submitted by Ken Radtke Jr. Chester Township Trustee
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Christmas Bazaar
Nov. 10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Old South United Church of Christ, 9802 Chillicothe Road in Kirtland, is hosting its annual Christmas Bazaar. All items sold are made by church members, not vendors. There is no admission fee. The bazaar includes a luncheon, bake sale, rag rugs, quilt raffle and Attic Treasures. Visitors can win a gift basket by joining in the Boutique Bounce by also visiting the boutiques at St. Mark Lutheran Church and St. Anselm Church. For information, call the church at 440-256-3329.
Christmas Boutique
Nov. 10, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. St. Anselm Women’s Guild Annual Christmas Boutique will be held at St. Anselm School, 13013 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. There will be handcrafted and unusual items for holiday shopping, as well as a snack bar, bake sale and prize raffle with many great prizes. Admission is $1. Anyone interested in vendor space should contact Karen O’Donnell at 440-729-2476 or ktodonnell@roadrunner.com or Shirley Chambers at 216-832-5158. Join the Boutique Bounce by also stopping at Old South Church in Kirtland and St. Mark Lutheran Church in Chester Township.
Craft and Consultant Fair
Nov. 10, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Auburn Township Firedevils, an auxiliary support group for the Auburn Volunteer Fire Department, is hosting its annual crafts and consultant fair at Adams Halls, 11455 Washington St., Auburn Township.
1842 Tanner House. Dressed in her holiday finery, each room has unique shopping available while the front parlour features an opportunity to sit and partake of tea and sweets. A special gift bag awaits guests who purchased Barn Bonds. Shop Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The village is located on the corner of Caves and Mayfield roads in Chester Township. Call 440-729-7768 for more information.
Harvest Dinner Dance
Nov. 10, 6 p.m. Knights of Columbus – Geauga Council is hosting a harvest dinner dance with music by Ron Papaleo in the St. Helen’s School gym in Newbury Township. Event includes a 50/50 raffle, $1 and $2 side boards and a roast pork and sauerkraut dinner; beer and soda are extra. Wine and spirits are BYOB. Cost is $15 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Tickets are available at the door or by calling Mike Kalal, 440-552-4276, or Art Oleksiak, 440-655-7706.
Chesterland History Talk
Nov. 10, 7 p.m. Local historian Sylvia Wiggins, of the Chesterland Historical Society, will speak at Chesterland Baptist Church, 12670 Chillicothe Road. She will talk about the interesting people who lived in Chester Township in the past, as well as how the township has developed through the years. The program marks the beginning of the yearlong 2019 celebration of the 200th anniversary of the founding of the Chesterland Baptist Church. Garland Likins will also present history of the Chesterland Baptist Church. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served.
Genealogical Society Meets
Nov. 13, 7 p.m. Cheryl McClellan will present “Searching FamilySearch” at the next meeting of the Geauga County Genealogical Society at Chardon Library, 110 E. Park St. For more information, email gensocyinfo@gmail.com or visit www.gcgsoh.org.
CV Herb Society Meets
Nov. 16, 12:30 p.m. The Chagrin Valley Herb Society will meet at the Bainbridge Library for refreshments, a short business meeting and a make and take Siena holiday ball jar vignette workshop. Bring along gloves and clippers as well as a mug for tea. Guests and prospective members are welcome to join; RSVP to chagrinvalleyherbsociety@gmail.com. To learn more about the group, visit chagrinvalleyherbsociety.org.
Free Thanksgiving Dinner
Nov. 22, 12-3 p.m. The Church St. Anselm is serving its annual free Thanksgiving dinner in Kelly Hall located on the church grounds, 13013 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. All are welcome.
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Police Blotter The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Chester Township Police Department Oct. 12-25, 2018. In total, the police department handled 204 calls during this period.
patched to the above location for an owl at the apron of the driveway that wouldn’t move. Officer responded and got the owl to fly away.
CITIZEN DISPUTE Oct. 20 4:27 p.m., Caves Road. Caller reports there are several parents that are upset. One parent is screaming at the tournament director. He did go to his vehicle. The game is delayed as of now. Caller is only requesting an officer to drive by the soccer fields. Officer advised. Extra patrol provided.
Oct. 23 9:45 a.m., Century Lane. An employee of CEI called the station to report he saw a black bear while reading the electrical meter at above residence. Officer informed GCSO dispatch of the report.
Oct. 25 10:46 a.m., Wilson Mills Road. Neighbor dumped manure in her yard. Report taken. Will be referred to court. INTOXICATED PERSON Oct. 21 8:47 p.m., Mayfield Road. Male 50ish in an orange sweater is agitated and really drunk. LITTERING Oct. 23 2:54 p.m., Spring Road. Unknown person dumped carpet, carpet pad and wood night stand in the woods off his private drive. Officer looked at the items and found nothing with name or address on it. Call clear. THEFT Oct. 13 11:02 a.m., Chillicothe Road. Small grey sedan. White male. He is heading out the Mayfield drive. Stole shrimp. Attempted to take items from Giant Eagle. Staff stopped suspect outside and all items returned to store. TRESPASSING Oct. 12 5:05 p.m., Chillicothe Road. A drone was at our bathroom window while my daughter was using the bathroom. Looked around, unable to locate. ••••• The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Russell Township Police Department Oct. 10-26, 2018. In total, the police department handled 132 calls during this period. ANIMAL – MISC. Oct. 18 7:10 a.m., Kinsman Road. Officer was dis-
FRAUD Oct. 15 6:05 p.m., Chillicothe Road. Complainant reported that someone had opened a student loan in his name. He requested a police report be made in order to have the loan removed. Report taken. HARASSMENT Oct. 26 3:45 p.m., Chillicothe Road. Complainant completed a statement regarding his ex-girlfriend sending him over 100 text messages following their breakup. He asked her to stop texting, however, she has not stopped and continues to send him messages. Officer made contact with the subject via cell phone regarding her texting and she was warned about the harassment. She was advised about how to retrieve her property civilly. Complainant also was advised about civilly communicating with the subject, until she could retrieve her property. Both agreed to work it out and no further assistance was needed at this time. SUSPICIOUS Oct. 12 11:07 p.m., Cloveridge Road. Officer located suspicious vehicles in the park after hours. Contraband was located and subject was charged. Oct. 23 8:41 p.m., North Ridge. Officer was dispatched to the above address reference a suspicious complaint. Upon arrival, the complainant stated she left her house and came home 10 minutes and found a balloon sculpture in the shape of a person by her garage. Complainant was advised a special attention would be placed on her residence and to report any suspicious vehicles in the area.
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West Geauga Schools 20th Anniversary Band Trip
The West Geauga High School Marching Band took a quick trip within the district and performed for the students of Westwood Elementary School. The tradition of having the band visit Westwood has been happening for 20 years and is something that the high school and elementary students both enjoy. While at Westwood, the band performed several numbers from its fall season. The assembly included the drill team and interactive songs to allow the Westwood students to participate with the high school band members.
Ian Mulloy and Kole Bryan play the xylophone together.
Buddy Reading Encourages Proficiency
At Westwood Elementary School, second-grade students are working alongside their teachers to help kindergartners become proficient in reading and writing. Students from Mary Beth Alley’s kindergarten class have partnered with Frank Vosicky’s second-grade class for a buddy reading program. The program has created a partnership where students practice reading books and then share their books with each other when they meet. Alley said, “During our writers workshop time, we teach the children that they are writers and that writers share their work with other people. We are also teaching them to be good listeners and to ask questions to help their friends add more details to their writing.” When partnered with younger students, the older students are able to model those behaviors for the younger students and the kindergarten students get to practice the skills they have been learning.
Brooklyn Osolin, Marissa Greulich, Kylie Earl and Mara Edwards practice their reading and writing skills during a buddy reading program.
Geauga Parks Binocular Program
A recent program presented by the Geauga Park Service provided free binoculars to students at Westwood Elementary School. During the classroom training, naturalists taught students the parts of binoculars, how to use them and adjust them. The Geauga Park District (GPD) has hosted the program for the past 17 years. It receives donations for all fifth-graders to have a pair of binoculars of their own once they graduate from the GPD led program. The program is just the first step in helping students to prepare for outdoor learning during the school year and is a key part of the science and ecosystem studies portion of the district curriculum.
Evan Sustin looks through binoculars during a program run by the Geauga Park District.
Thomas Edison STEM Award
The West Geauga School district has won the Thomas Edison Award for Excellence in STEM education. To receive the award, school districts sponsor a science fair, have at least one student qualify for the Thomas Edison Academy Science Day, host field trips to outside locations, such as visits to museums, or have students participate in mentoring programs. West Geauga teachers Alan Duncan, Kristin Gregory, Sandy Kulp, Aly Ledman, Stephanie Meyer, Scott Raines, Mike Sustin and Mike Taurasi worked to achieve this award.
Freshman Heads to States
Rylie Hanford has had a successful freshman year of tennis. She was undefeated in the regular season (11-0) and at the CVC Tournament. Rylie was chosen by area coaches as the number two seed of the tournament. She qual-
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ified for districts by winning her first three matches at sectionals against girls from Lake Catholic, Hawken and Edgewood high schools. On the second day of sectionals, Rylie defeated the number three seed from Hawken, Stephanie Shulman, and the number one seed, Orange’s Blessing Nwaozuzu, in a hard fought three set match to earn the number one seed headed into the district tournament. At districts, she defeated Lauryn Leslie from Fairview High School and Destiny Winans from Canton South High School. In the district championships, Rylie defeated Rachel Buchinski, of Laurel High School, 7-6, 6-1. After a challenging final match, Rylie won the Northeast Ohio District Championship and earned the number one seed headed into the state championship.
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Sponsor a Family This Season Submitted “Sponsor-a-Family” is the holiday program that provides food and gifts to low income families, Geauga County foster children and seniors in Geauga County. Geauga County Job and Family Services has coordinated the Sponsor-a-Family Program during the holiday season for 46 years. Churches, civic groups, organizations, businesses and individuals participate by choosing to either sponsor a family for the holidays or they can help collect needed items that Job and Family Services will pack and deliver to families not matched with a community sponsor. Last year, the program served 1,716 people in Geauga County. Sponsor-a-Family is a unique program supported solely through donations and
would not be possible without the generosity of community members. Volunteers are essential to the success of the program and spend time sorting food and gifts. Once the sorting is completed, bags of food for the families and gifts for the children are packed and delivered. To apply for help, make a donation, sponsor a family, volunteer time, or for any additional information on the Sponsor-a-Family program, contact program coordinator Sara Shininger at 440-285-9141, ext. 1263. Monetary donations are accepted. Checks must be made payable to “Special Services of Geauga County.” Indicate “Sponsor a Family” in the memo portion of the check. Checks may be mailed to P.O. Box 309, Chardon, Ohio 44024.
Community Meetings Chester Township: Nov. 7, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; Nov. 8, 6 p.m., Board of Trustees; Nov. 14, 6:30 p.m., Planning Committee. All meetings are held at the Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted. Russell Township: Nov. 5, 7 p.m., Board
of Zoning Appeals; Nov. 7, 1 p.m., Board of Trustees. Meetings are held at the Fire-Rescue Station, 14810 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted. West Geauga BOE: Nov. 5, 7 p.m., regular meeting, BOE community room, 8615 Cedar Road.
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The Kiwanis Club of West Geauga had its annual new officers meeting at St. Dennis Golf Course in October. From left, Chris Bukvic announces incoming board members Les Scott, Holly Barnett, Mike Kilroy and Dave Puruczky.
Tammy Randall fulfilled her term as president and received a Very Special Recognition award from Kiwanis member Chris Bukvic. She went above and beyond the call of duty for her term and is a great asset to the WG Kiwanis organization.
Kiwanian of the Year Les Scott receives his special award from Kiwanis member and past president Dave Puruczky.
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Hockey players and West G alumni gathered for the annual Turkey Bowl in 2017. This year’s event pits older alumni versus their younger counterparts on Nov. 22 at Gilmour Ice Arena.
Turkey Bowl 2018 Set for Thanksgiving Morning Submitted The 20th annual West Geauga varsity hockey Turkey Bowl will take place will take place at Gilmour Academy Ice Arena on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 22. Because the varsity hockey team is on a temporary hiatus, the over-30 alumni have challenged their younger teammates. The star attraction will be 79-year old, co-founder of the varsity team, Dick Maynard, who will serve as the head referee. Doors open at 9 a.m. and the puck drops
sharply at 10 a.m. Players will kick in the usual $10 to help offset the cost of the ice. Goalies play for free. Please bring snacks for the breakfast table. The Turkey Bowl is open to all, especially middle and high school age players who are interested in resurrecting the varsity hockey squad. The game will be no-check, but all players are asked to wear padding and helmets. Any questions, call Bob Goehrke, 440759-0683, Wayne Walters, 440-954-2479, or coach Dan Gilliam, 216-407-7626.
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D-Day Invasion
Nov. 1, 7 p.m. Join for a living history portrayal of the D-Day invasion as it would have been experienced by a member of the 5th Rangers. World War II artifacts and militaria will be on display.
Cleveland at War
Nov. 3, 2 p.m. Learn how Cleveland’s industrial power made key contributions to both wars. Hear the stories of prominent Clevelanders and local heroes who helped achieve victory and see some of the treasures of the Western Reserve Historical Society’s military collections.
Friends Book Sale
Nov. 7-10 The annual fall book sale, sponsored by the Geauga West Friends of the Library, begins Nov. 7 with a members’ preview (memberships available at the door) from 4-6 p.m., followed by the open public sale from 6- 8:30 p.m. The sale continues Nov. 8, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Nov. 9, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Nov. 10, which is $3 Bag Day, with hours 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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GCPL Genealogy Databases
Nov. 8, 1-3 p.m. Find one’s ancestors using GCPL subscription databases - two new ones (MyHeritage Library Edition and Fold3) plus Ancestry Library Version, Heritage Quest Online and Sanborn Insurance Maps.
Reiki Share
Nov. 8, 6:30 p.m. Reiki is an Eastern technique that reduces stress and anxiety and promotes healing. This class gives the opportunity to Reiki practitioners to improve their skills.
Fantastic Beasts Watch Party Nov. 13, 4 p.m.
Estate Planning Basics for Everyone
Nov. 13, 7 p.m. Learn the five key estate planning documents, the people one needs to identify and steps to take to establish an estate plan.
Village Connections
Nov. 14, noon Come to discuss a neighborly solution to independent living for seniors.
Financial Education Workshops
Nov. 14 and 28, 6:30-8 p.m. Part I: Start thinking about money and money issues in a new way. Part II: The step-by-step process to set up a budget. An American Sign Language Interpreter will be available for hearing impaired patrons.
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Senior News & Events West Geauga Senior Center
12650 West Geauga Plaza Unit 4, Chester Township, 440-729-2782. • Video Travel the World Series: Nov. 2, 12:30-2 p.m. Visit the Czech Republic on the big screen. Popcorn and refreshments will be served. • Free Hearing Screenings: Nov. 6, 9-11:30 a.m. Holly’s Hearing Aide Center will offer free hearing assessments/screenings. Call the center for an appointment. • Cooking Demo & Lunch: Nov. 7, 12-1 p.m. Join for a free lunch provided by Heather Hill and cooking demonstration by Chef Jason. Registration is required; 50 people maximum • Home & Fire Safety Program: Nov. 7, 10-11 a.m. Chester Township Fire Chief John Wargelin will discuss how to stay safe and avoid the risk of home fires in the winter months.
Veterans Recognition Lunch
Nov. 8, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The fourth annual veterans recognition lunch and pinning ceremony will be held in the banquet hall of St. Mary Church, 401 North St. in Chardon. The program begins with veteran recognition and a speaker from 11 a.m. to noon. Lunch will be served along with live entertainment by Joel Scigliano from 12-12:45 p.m. followed by a pinning ceremony with the Chardon V.F.W. Color Guard from 1-1:30 p.m. The luncheon is free for all Geauga De-
partment on Aging registered senior veterans and $17 for non-veterans. Call the West Geauga Senior Center at 440-729-2782 for more information or to register.
Home Delivered Holiday Meals
The Geauga County Department on Aging will offer a free traditional meal to any Geauga County seniors, age 60 and older, who will be home and alone on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 22, and/or Christmas Day, Dec. 25. There will be no regular Home Delivered Meal delivery or congregate meals on Nov. 22 or Dec. 25. Instead, holiday meals are available by preorder only. Thanksgiving Meal requests for Thanksgiving are due by Nov. 12 and for Christmas by Dec. 17. For more information or to sign up for a meal, call the department on aging at 440-279-2130.
Medicare Drug Coverage Options
Ohio Department of Insurance trained Geauga County Department on Aging staff and volunteers will offer one-on-one reviews at Geauga senior centers. Compare the 2019 Medicare Part D and Advantage plans. Appointments are available Monday through Thursday, Dec. 5. Call 440-279-2130, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., to schedule an appointment. Bring a current list of medicines to the appointment.
Religion Family Fallout & Chili Cook-Off
Oct. 31, 6:30-8 p.m. Join Word of Grace Church, 9021 Mayfield Road, Chester Township, for its harvest festival with games and inflatables, a Minecraft-themed costume contest and hayride. For the adults, there will be a chili cook-off and snacks. Prizes will be awarded for best chili and best costume.
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Interested parties are requested to submit a letter with a description of their qualifications by December 3, 2018 at 4:00 PM to: Chester Township Board of Trustees, 12701 Chillicothe Rd., Chesterland, OH 44026.
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Zoning Commission
The Chester Township Board of Trustees is seeking applicants to fill two open positions on the Zoning Commission (one member, one alternate) for a five-year term expiring December 31, 2023. Applicants are required to be residents of Chester Township. The proceedings of this Board are legislative and involve writing or amending Chester’s Zoning Resolution.
Board of Zoning Appeals
The Chester Township Board of Trustees is seeking applicants to fill two open positions (one member, one alternate) on the Board of Zoning Appeals for a five-year term expiring December 31, 2023. Applicants are required to be residents of Chester Township. The proceedings of this Board are quasi-judicial and individuals who are licensed attorneys or who have legal training and experience are encouraged to apply.
Interested parties are requested to submit a letter with a description of their qualifications by December 3, 2018 at 4:00 PM to: Chester Township Board of Trustees, 12701 Chillicothe Rd., Chesterland, OH 44026.
For more information on these programs, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit them online at www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Helping Wildlife in Winter
Nov. 4, 2-3 p.m. With cold weather quickly approaching, join park district naturalist Karie Wheaton at The West Woods Nature Center in Russell Township to learn what one should and should not do to help wildlife friends this winter. The program will cover the strategies that different animals have to survive the winter cold.
These Are Holly Days
Nov. 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Browse a premier selection of nature-themed holiday decor and gifts for sale by nearly 40 regional artisans at Holly Days Artisan Boutique & Mistletoe Market at The
West Woods Nature Center. The Mistletoe Market will also have handmade gifts created by youth artisans ages 18 and under. Guests will be treated to live dulcimer and guitar music as they shop. For more information, contact Teresa Runion, special events coordinator, at trunion@geaugaparkdistrict.org or 440-279-0882.
Nature Update
Nov. 10, 7-8 p.m. Join Natural Resource Management at Big Creek Park’s Meyer Center in Chardon Township for an update on the hemlock woolly adelgid, a non-native insect now in Geauga County that can kill eastern hemlock trees in yards and woodlands. The presentation will cover why the insect is a concern, what community members can do to help and what the park district is doing to manage it on park property.
Schools College Information Session
Nov. 8, 6:30 p.m. The Lake/Geauga Educational Assistance Foundation will hold a free scholarship session in the LEAF Resource Center located in room A-2101 at Lakeland Community Col-
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Arts & Entertainment VAC Juried Art Exhibit
The Valley Art Center, 155 Bell St. in Chagrin Falls, will hold its 47th annual Juried Art Exhibit opening reception and awards presentation on Nov. 2 from 6-8 p.m. The exhibit runs through Dec. 12 and is free and open to the public. Artists living within a 250-mile radius of Chagrin Falls were invited to submit artwork for consideration. Nearly 450 pieces were juried to 100 pieces representing many mediums. Submitted art will judged by three local fine-art professionals. Cash awards will be given along with several community sponsored awards. For more information, visit valleyartcenter.org.
WomenSafe Theater Party
Nov. 25, 2 p.m. The matinee performance of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” at the Chagrin Valley Little Theater is a benefit hosted by Friends of WomenSafe. The lobby will open at 1 p.m. for a gift certificate raffle, quilt raffle and 50/50 tickets. Complimentary refreshments will be served during intermission. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for children aged 10 and under. The theater party is made possible through the generosity of the Junction Auto Family. For more information or to reserve seats, call 440-285-3741 or visit www.fows.info.
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Physical Therapy is the Best Option for Shoulder Pain Relief By Dr. Adam M. Cramer, PT, DPT Of all the joints in your body, the shoulder joint has the greatest range of motion. Because of its incredible mobility, it is more likely to be injured or sustain painful problems. And when it does become painful, it impacts almost everything you are trying to do. Shoulders sustain sprains and strains, dislocations, tendinitis, torn rotator cuffs, bursitis, frozen shoulder, fractures, arthritis and a host of other injuries and conditions.
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Too often when twinges of pain erupt from the shoulder, busy people just ignore it and push on through their day. The next day hurts even more, so they take a few pain-pills and continue without seeking help or they seek out a surgeon who can only provide surgery as an option when they actually don’t want or even need surgery. Cramer This practice leads to a continuing and escalating shoulder problem as well as other side effects of increased dependency on pain-killers, unnecessary MRI imaging, ineffective steroid injections and life threatening surgery! In fact, according to a report released three years ago by the National Institutes of Health, our culture’s tendency to treat chronic pain with a one-pill-fits-all-mindset has created a “silent epidemic” regarding the use and possible overuse of opioids. They suggest that we must urgently consider non-pharmacological approaches to treating pain, physical therapy!
How your physical therapist can help your shoulder pain
When you consult with a doctor of physical therapy at MyoFit Clinic you can expect that first you will be evaluated so that we can determine the cause of your pain and then an effective way to treat it the same day. We will use a combination of hands on treatment to loosen the muscles and joints and combine it with dry needling, laser ther-
apy, electrical stimulation, moist heat treatments, and Kinesio tapping. Add to that mobility and strengthening exercises along with training and education on how to decrease the pain naturally.
What you can expect from your physical therapy
It takes time for your shoulder to heal. It is important that you move at the pace your physical therapist advises, because you need to avoid re-injury as you struggle to regain normalcy. With each visit you will receive Pain relieving treatment to control pain and inflammation without pharmaceuticals. You will also be issued a program of exercise to do at home between visits to continue to heal and strengthen your shoulder.
Study proves effective of physical therapy in treating shoulder pain
A total of 66 volunteers with shoulder pain were randomly allocated to a treatment group that gave them one month of physical therapy aimed at restoring function of their shoulder muscles or to a control group who received no treatment. Overall, the subjects who received the physical therapy showed improvement in pain-free status and had a more flexible range of motion as well as a higher self-perception of improvement. “These results suggest that the physical therapy approach used in this study is effective in improving shoulder function in subjects experiencing pain of mechanical origin,” authors concluded. In other words, our physical therapists at MyoFit Clinic providing one-on-one care can help you heal from your shoulder pain while avoiding surgery, saving you money and return you to your normal life. Just leaving your shoulder alone hoping it will heal won’t help you at all. Dr. Adam M. Cramer, PT, DPT, is a licensed physical therapist, shoulder specialist and owner of MyoFit Clinic in Chardon and Middlefield, Ohio.
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Classifieds AUTOS 2006 Honda CRV, 75,000 miles, AWD, excellent condition, $7,000. Call 440-7490182.
Chipper/shredder/vac Troy-Bilt, new $649, asking $125/OBO; brush chipper/ shredder, new $530, asking $120/OBO, John Deere powered lawn mower $120/ OBO. 440-338-3563.
FOR RENT
GARAGE/ESTATE SALES
AUBURN TWP: Studio Apt for Rent, Country Setting, Heat, Trash & Hi-Def TV Included, No Pets, No Smoking. $660/ Month. Lou 440.336.3537. CHESTERLAND: Nice, clean 1200SF 2bdrm/1 bath house, private setting, 2-car detached garage, pets ok with additional deposit. $1100/month. Call 216533-3779. CHARDON: 3 bed, 1 bath, air, some appliances. Large 2-1/2 car garage, $1,100 per mo and security. Available 11/01/2018. 440-479-0369. PARKMAN: 2bd/1b, 2-story Country Home, basement, NO smoking, NO pets, big lawn, you mow, outdoor shed, $800/ mo, 11/1/18, 440-548-8087.
COMMERCIAL RENTALS Chesterland OffiCe fOr lease 8400 Mayfield road • 1,020 sq. ft. 8406 Mayfield road • 550 sq. ft.
WANTED! GRANDMA’S Costume Jewelry Compacts • Perfume Linens • Knickknacks
GRANDPA’S Toys • Trains Coins • Bottles Fishing Lures
ALSO BUYING:
CALL 440-338-5942
Misc. Collections and Estates
NOVELTY: Thursday, Nov 1 & Friday Nov 2 from 8a-6p, Vintage Partylite, Jim Shore, Longaberger, full set Fisher Fazio Collectable Blue Garland Johann Haviland China, variety of glassware/ dishes, Vera Bradley purses, decorations, wreaths, antiques at 8118 West River Drive, Russell Twp/Novelty. CASH ONLY. 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.
GATES MILLS: TOY SALE. Saturday, November 3, 9am-3pm. 589 Battles Rd, Gates Mills, 44040. Ages 2 - teens.
PETS & ANIMALS KITTENS need forever homes, 2-5 months old, spayed/neutered, feleuk/ FIV negative, vaccinated, dewormed. Kathy Deptola Animal Rescue 440/8620610.
REAL ESTATE NEWBURY: Lot for sale, 3 wooded buildable acre lot. Very scenic! $44,900 Call 440-289-0708. THOMPSON TWP: one acre lot, scenic, gently sloped, wooded, very quiet side street, $9,900. Call 440-298-0708. ORWELL - 4 bedroom, 2-1/2 baths, newly updated, open kitchen\dining, new flooring throughout. Village + Township acre. Pre-approved financing only. $144,900. Appt. 440-632-0713.
SERVICES Owen Mullets Painting, interior and exterior, also staining/varnishing trim and doors, experienced 440-632-9663 or 440-313-2110 leave message. Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses, we do most anything, Call between 8am and 4pm, 440813-4272. No answer, leave message.
at corner of Ward Road • 1 block west of Rt. 306
ONE MONTH FREE RENT - GROUND LEVEL/EASY ACCESS Great Office Suite for Sales Rep, Engineer, Consultant, etc.
Call 440-423-9010
John’s Plumbing: Affordable and reliable. Water heaters, toilets, faucets, drain cleaning, gas lines, sump pumps, well tanks. 440-285-0800.
FOR SALE Moving Sale: microsuede sectional sofa with ottoman, bear claw oak table with 4 chairs, dresser with mirror, microwave, household appliances, and more, exc. cond. 440-823-7005.
Will grind small tree stumps, $40 each, call Robert 440-286-5065. Offering special discounts for interior and exterior painting and staining this season. 18 years experience. Professional and insured. Call Dan, 440-342-4552.
FREE – Spinet Piano to a good home. Light weight; can be moved easily with pickup truck. Good Shape! 440-636-5484.
VACATION RENTALS
Acoustic guitar with case, $30. Call 440286-4772.
Chautauqua Lake: Enjoy the Beautiful Fall Colors: Available Sept & Oct. Reserve Summer 2019 now! Lakefront, 3br/ 2ba, sleeps 8, furnished, sunroom, deck, boat dock, all amenities 440-953-8687 www.maplebaygetaway.com for Pictures/Reservations.
10 horse Ariens snowblower. Electric start. Call 440-968-3613. Brown Eggs from range chickens, no antibiotics, no hormones, 13137 Route 608, used egg cartons always appreciated, God Bless, 440-636-5747.
WANTED TO BUY Vintage Stanley Bailey and other woodworking planes, also buying hand and machinist tools. Call Karl at 440-812-3392.
Chesterland News Publication Dates The Chesterland News will publish three more issues this year, before taking a break for the holidays. Publication will resume January 2019. • Nov. 14, 2018 • Nov. 28, 2018 • Dec. 12, 2018 • Jan. 11, 2019 As always, you can send your news, events and announcements to news@ chesterlandnews.com and advertising/ classifieds to ads@chesterlandnews.com by noon on the Friday preceding publication.
Help Wanted
Mancan Staffing is now hiring for
INJECTION MOLDERS in Middlefield
Pay starts at $11.25/hr. on 2nd and 3rd shifts. Taking applications Monday-Thursday from 9am-3pm. Apply with 2 forms of ID. A resume is encouraged.
220 Center St. Ste B-2 Chardon, OH 44024 440-285-5627
Clerical Specialist 3
Full-time Geauga Job and Family Services position responsible for receptionist/ switchboard rotation; mail runs; conducting background checks; transcribing confidential tapes; and general clerical tasks. Must be organized, punctual, and proficient in MS Office. Demonstrated professional office/customer service experience and BCI/FBI background, BMV checks and drug test required. $25,584/yr. Excellent benefits.
Submit résumé, cover letter and application from geaugajfs.org to GCJFS, Attn: CS3, 12480 Ravenwood Dr., Chardon, OH 44024 or e-mail jobs@geaugajfs.org
EOE
DepUTy AUDITOR, CLeRk AppRAISAL DepT. - JOB OppORTUNITy The duties and responsibilities of the Deputy Auditor within the Real estate and Appraisal departments shall include, but are not limited to the following: ∗ Maintain property records; JOB LOCATION/HOURS ∗ Process new construction, mapping changes, Courthouse Annex 231 Main Street and Board of Revision documents; Suite 1A, Chardon, OH ∗ Process transfers of real property and manufactured homes; ∗ Perform functions as directed related to real property assessment; 8am to 4:30pm Monday-Friday ∗ Provide the public with information and service as required; and ∗ Perform other such duties and responsibilities as are, For information contact from time to time, assigned by the Auditor. This position requires an organized, self-motivated candidate with good communication and people skills, aptitude with Microsoft Office, and the ability to work well with a team. This Deputy Auditor position is a fiduciary position under Ohio Revised Code Section 124.11, paragraphs A (4) (9), unclassified service. All candidates are subject to background check. A high school diploma is required. Compensation is commensurate with experience.
• CLASSIFIED DEADLINE IS FRIDAY AT NOON • 440-729-7667 •
Kate Jacob McClain by emailing kjacob@gcauditor.com, calling (440) 279-1629, or by mail to Geauga County Auditor 231 Main St. Suite 1A Chardon, Ohio 44024
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