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CHESTERLAND NEWS Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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Playful New Addition Opens at Metzenbaum Park By Rose Nemunaitis editor@karlovecmedia.com A new place to play, explore and imagine awaits at one of Geauga Park District’s veteran parks in Chester Township. Bessie Benner Metzenbaum Park has a new nature-based playground, welcoming young children to a destination designed by nature, with some recent improvements and amenities finished just in time for fall. “I hope they have fun on the playground and enjoy using upgrades to the shelter and trail system,” said Daniel McConnaughy, the GPD park planner who designed the new playground. “BBMP is a beautiful little park with a lot of variety.” On a recent autumn afternoon, the Cooper family visited the park with their 1-year-old son, Dean. “We had a lot of fun on the playground. Our son, Dean, really enjoyed
climbing with his dad and going down the slide, along with the sand digger,” said Anne Cooper, Dean’s mom. “We had a great time as a family doing the playground activities together. It is really adult friendly.” Features include a slide, small hills to climb, a rock-climbing/ rope-climbing feature, toddler swing, wooden play hut, log-climbing, concrete tunnels, a play deck and sand pit with a digger tool. “Updating the playground at Bessie Benner Metzebaum Park shows our commitment to our residents of all ages and all abilities,” said GPD Executive Director John Oros. “The playground gives our kids the opportunity to run, climb, crawl, jump and simply enjoy the great outdoors.” In addition, planners incorporated a wide and welcoming sitting area for parents just adjacent to the new play area. See Park • Page 5
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From left, GPD Deputy Director Matthew McCue, GPD Executive Director John Oros and GPD Park Planner Daniel McConnaughy visit the newly unveiled nature-based playground at Bessie Benner Metzenbaum Park in Chester Township. “These amenities were all planned in order to better serve the families of Geauga County,” Oros said. “We hope our residents enjoy their time at Bessie Benner Metzenbaum Park.”
Join the Boutique Bounce Complete the Boutique Bounce to be eligible to win one of three grand prizes by shopping at three holiday boutiques, having a card stamped at each stop and then turning the card in at the last stop on Nov. 12. The drawing will take place Nov. 13, when the winners will be notified. The bounce started on Nov. 5 at St. Anselm Church in Chester Township. St. Mark Church, 11900 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township, will host a preview party for adults only on Nov. 11 from 7-9 p.m. Admission is $5. The sale continues Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free admission. Old South Church, 9802 Chillicothe Road in Kirtland, will also host a boutique on Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free admission.
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A group photo for the 2021 Turkey Bowl. This year’s Turkey Bowl will be Nov. 24, Thanksgiving morning, at 10 a.m. at Gilmour Rink.
A West G Thanksgiving Tradition: The Turkey Bowl The smell of pumpkin and cranberry is in the air which means one thing — the greatest of sports traditions: the West G Varsity Hockey Turkey Bowl. Back for its 21th anniversary, the Turkey Bowl is on Nov. 24, Thanksgiving morning. The puck will drop at 10 a.m. sharp at Gilmour Rink. Doors open at 9 a.m.
And, as always, the young, eager West Geauga varsity hockey team will take on the aging, but motivated alumni! As a special treat, several alumni awards will be presented, and the ceremonial first puck will be dropped by West Geauga Principal Ryan Patti, who was a star member on the inaugural West G Hockey team two decades ago. We are always looking for new players and
invite any high school students (including from neighboring towns who don’t field a hockey team) interested in playing for West Geauga to come to the Turkey Bowl. Bring your equipment or watch from the stands. No hockey skill required. Just a desire to play for West G! For those interested in more information, please reach out to Erin Slay at 216-789-2131.
Fairmount Center for the Arts continues its “Pull Back the Curtain” speaker series Nov. 13, 3-4 p.m., with “In Conversation: John Ewing” at the center located at 8400 Fairmount Road in Russell Township. Engage in dialogue with Ewing, director of Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque, and learn about art films and the Cinematheque, one of the best repertory movie theaters in the United States. Light refreshments will be served. Advance reservations are recommended by calling 440-338-3171 or visiting fairmountcenter.org.
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