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Russell Man Convicted of Welfare Fraud BY ANN WISHART ANN@GEAUGAMAPLELEAF.COM Geauga County Court of Common Pleas Judge Forrest Burt sentenced A. Pascal Mahvi to 30 days in jail and three years community control for welfare fraud Oct. 27. Russell Township resident Mahvi, 66, was also ordered to pay $2,000 for accepting more than $8,300 in food stamps, a felony, and Medicaid services, and $750 for giving false or misleading statements when applying for Medicaid and court costs. He is to report to the Geauga See Fraud w Page 10
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Pascal Mahvi’s attorney, Brendan Delay, spoke on his client’s behalf Oct. 27 before Mahvi was sentenced. The Mahvi family is seated.
Parent Voices Tigers Regain Advantage in Concerns Rivalry Against West Geauga About Racial Slurs Against Son at WGMS BY BRIAN LAVRICH
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BY JENNIFER TURKOC NEWS@CHESTERLANDNEWS.COM A parent who said her teenage son has experienced racially charged comments at West Geauga Middle School called for more diversity training in the district at the Oct. 23 board of education meeting. Debbie Green, mother of the seventh-grader, came forward at the board meeting to talk about her son’s experiences. She said the first encounter came when her son was outside in a tent participating in a sleepover at his house. A car came by and someone shouted the “N” word as they passed by. Then, on “Crazy Hat Day,” at the school, her son wore a “Cat in the Hat” hat and someone commented he was a black in the hat, she said. There was also a comment made on the bus questioning whether her son was a part of, or joining, the black KKK, Green said. See Schools w Page 6
The Chagrin Falls football team used a stout defensive effort with a balanced running game to defeat rival West Geauga, 27-6, on Friday night at Howell Field at West Geauga High School. Chagrin Falls coach Mark Iammarino talked about the Tiger defense. “It was a great job by our defense,” Iammarino said. “Coach (John) Scott and our defensive staff did a great job, and the kids believed. We had some intense pressure, ran well and tackled well.” It was the season finale for both teams as the Tigers finished the season on a high note. Not only did the Tigers beat their rival in the Wolverines, but they won four straight to finish the season 5-5 and 5-2 in the Chagrin Valley Conference. That puts the Tigers in third place in the CVC behind playoff-bound Orange and Perry, the CVC champion. It was the Wolverines’ fourth straight loss as they finish the season 3-7, 3-4. First-year West G coach Brian Craemer praised the Chagrin Falls defense. “Chagrin Falls did a fantastic
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Senior Frank DiPaola had a strong effort in his final game as a Wolverine. West Geauga lost to rival Chagrin Falls 27-6, finishing their season at 3-7 in the first year under new head coach Brian Craemer.
job defensively,” Craemer said. “They out-executed us.” The first half didn’t see much action as the Tigers took a 7-0 lead on a three-yard touchdown run by Mick Lawrence with 1:53 left in the first quarter. Lawrence
had a solid all-around game with nine rushes for 69 yards and seven receptions for 34 yards. Then West G quarterback Jax Shenkel hit Frank DiPaola with a See Football w Page 8
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TOWN CRIER Stuff the Van
Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast
Help Junction Auto Sales “Stuff the Van” to benefit Geauga County Job & Family Services Nov. 1 through Dec. 10 at Junction Auto Sales GMC or Chrysler buildings. Donations will be donated to the families on Dec. 18. Junction Auto is collecting new toys for children birth through teenage, new clothing from young children through adult sizes as well as food. Monetary donations will also be accepted; make checks payable to Special Services and include Sponsor a Family in the memo portion.
Nov. 4, 8-11 a.m. Kiwanis of West Geauga is hosting an allyou-can-eat pancake breakfast at the quilt and craft auction taking place at the Metzenbaum Center, 8200 Cedar Road in Chester Township. The menu will include buttermilk pancakes, French toast, sausage and beverages. Cost for is $8 for adults, $5 for children 6 and under and free for children 3 and under is free.
GEL Breakfast Nov. 3 Join for a local government forum at the next Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) breakfast at KSU Geauga, 14111 Claridon Troy Road in Burton. The forum features Geauga County Commissioner Tim Lennon, City of Chardon Mayor, Nancy McArthur, South Russell Mayor, Bill Koons, Bainbridge Township Trustee Kristina O’Brien and Claridon Township Trustee Roger Miller. Each government official will present information about challenges and opportunities that are of interest to businesses, residents and/or the Geauga County community at large followed by a question and answer session. Breakfast and networking begin at 7:30 a.m. followed by the presentation at 8 a.m. Free and open to the public. Registration is appreciated. G.E.L. Breakfasts are sponsored by Geauga Growth Partnership and Kent State University at Geauga. For information or to register, contact Denise Milhollan at dmilholl@kent.edu or Marcia Owen at info@geaugagrowth.com.
Metzenbaum Quilt & Craft Auction Nov. 4, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Metzenbaum Center will host its 35th annual Amish quilt and craft auction at the center located at 8200 Cedar Road in Chester Township. A pancake breakfast will be held from 8-11 a.m. and a hot lunch, refreshments and Amish baked goods will be available. Sponsored by Families and Friends of the Metzenbaum Center, all proceeds benefit the individuals served by the Geauga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (GCBDD). Free parking outside of the Metzenbaum Center and a shuttle service that will transport people to and from the parking lot will be available.
Bloodmobile Nov. 6, 1-7 p.m. An American Red Cross blood drive will be held at Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. For more information, call 1-800-7332767 or visit the Red Cross website online at www.red crossblood.org. See Town Crier w Page 14
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The Metzenbaum Blue Streaks Special Olympic softball team defeated Richland County, 129, to win the Division II state championship at the William P. Koontz Sports Complex in Oregon, which is near Toledo.
Blue Streak Special Olympic Team Wins Title BY BRIAN LAVRICH SPORTS@GEAUGAMAPLELEAF.COM It’s been a little while, but the Blue Streaks are back on top. The Metzenbaum Blue Streaks Special Olympic softball team defeated Richland County, 12-9, to win the Division II state championship at the William P. Koontz Sports Complex in Oregon, which is near Toledo. First-year head coach George Cervenka talked about the final moments of the championship game. “Wow, it was close at the end,” Cervenka said. “The other team had runners on base, but everyone was confident. It was a great relief when we won, but this was a goal of our team. It was pure elation.” Cervenka was the assistant coach since 2003 before taking over as head coach this season. Cervenka’s assistant coaches are Mike Hannan, Kaitlyn Lieb and Travis Veleba. “I coach like any other team,” Cervenka said. “I try to put everyone in a position to do their best. We have fast guys, we’re aggressive on the base paths. But we want to hit the ball. We have a nice combination.” The co-ed team from the Metzenbaum Center has players from all over the county including Chesterland, Middlefield, Chardon, Bainbridge and Newbury. Their season starts in July; they worked their way to qualify from the North District. The Blue Streaks reached the final after defeating Hancock County, 19-3, earlier in the day. Some of the stars were Jake Watson, who hit four home runs and had 12 RBIs in the two games, and Trevor Piszko, who had two homers and eight RBIs in the two contests. Some of the other members of the team are: Acey Body, Greg Dlugokecki, Eugene Duncan, Scott Ervin, Jen Gerber, Matt
Gerber, Kevin Kangas, Kyle Miller, Brittany Oyaski, Jay Tartaglio and Meghan Viviani. “I knew we had the talent to do it, but we had a number of things to work on,” Cervenka said. “When things didn’t go our way (earlier in the season), they could get down on themselves. We had to work on them believing in themselves. We had the talent, we had to believe it. Leaders developed. They learned to keep competing and to play through it. “It’s a credit to the players. If that’s what they learned, that’s great because they can apply that to other areas in life.” Shortstop Ryan Yanesh went over the final moments of the championship game. “There were two outs and the bases were loaded in the seventh inning and I was really nervous, I’ll admit it,” Yanesh said. “They hit a grounder right at me and I threw to second to get the final out. I was so excited and happy. I ran up to (second baseman) Jake (Rosboril) and gave him a great big hug. We all went crazy.” It marks the Blue Streaks’ fifth state title, but their first since 2007. They had come close in recent years as the Blue Streaks were third in 2014, second in 2013 and third in 2010. Rosboril has played with the Blue Streaks for five years, and this marked his first state championship. “I thought we had a lot of work to do at the beginning of the year,” Rosboril said. “But when we won, I cried and jumped for joy. It was my first state championship. It felt good.” Yanesh was more confident at the beginning of the season. “From the get-go, I thought we could win it because we got a couple of new guys,” See Champions w Page 5
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Two Levies on Ballot for Russell BY ANN WISHART ANN@GEAUGAMAPLELEAF.COM Russell Township voters will decide on two levies when going to the polls Nov. 7. If passed, the additional, continuing 1.0mill levy for police would cost the owner of a $100,000 home $35 per year and yield about $257,520 beginning in 2018. “The new additional 1.0-mill police levy is intended to provide for operation costs of the department including the costs associated with the addition of a patrolman, costs of capital equipment, and facilities repairs and maintenance expenses,” said township Fiscal Officer Chuck Walder.
Champions from page 4 Yanesh said. Rosboril, who plays second base, said as much as he enjoyed winning, it’s the relationships he’s built with his teammates and coaches that he values the most. “I like being with the people like Mitch (Tropf),” Rosboril said. “We are like family. We love each other and stick up for each other.” Tropf has been with the Blue Streaks for all five state titles and has handled the pitching duties. “I pretty much focused on pitching since I was a kid,” Tropf said. “I’ve played other positions, but I prefer pitching over all of it.” The Blue Streaks, and specifically Tropf, ran into some adversity in the title game. “They hit a line drive right at my pitching hand,” Tropf said. “At first, I thought it was broken. But I thought, ‘I gotta get through this.’ I iced my hand in between innings and kept pushing through. It did not affect my pitching. “I wasn’t going to quit, I wanted to push through.”
The 1.8-mill continuing road improvement levy would not cost the owner of a $100,000 home any more than the $13.03 they are already paying. All that would change is the term of the levy — from five years to continuing. The annual yield would continue to be $121,723. “ This existing 1.8-mill road levy is intended to pay for road resurfacing, manpower expenses for road maintenance and improvements, snowplowing and ice control of roadways, and capital equipment necessary to maintain roads,” Walder said. “This is not a new tax and this levy currently benefits from state rollback reimbursement.” Rosboril admitted he was concerned when he saw Tropf get hit. “Mitch hurt his hand and still pitched,” Rosboril said. “I was kind of worried. You don’t want to lose your pitcher.” And all the while, Yanesh had faith in Tropf. “Mitch is pretty tough,” Yanesh said. “I knew he’d be fine and tough it out.” Of five he’s won with the Blue Streaks, Tropf said this year’s championship may have been his favorite. “All of them are memorable, but this one is more because of the guys behind me,” Tropf said. “We have such good friendships that we will carry on into the future. “I can’t wait to go out and get another one (state title).” Yanesh, who has been alongside Tropf for all five state championships, agreed that the 2017 team has been his favorite. “I feel the same way,” Yanesh said. “This one took us 10 years.” Asked about his reaction when the final out was recorded, Tropf said: “You’re kidding me, right? I was jumping up and down and crying. I had all of the emotions, then my mom hugged me.”
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Schools from page 1 She believes there are also things going on her son hasn’t mentioned and she said as a parent, it hurts her greatly her son is being subjected to these comments. She has emailed the principal of the middle school and all of her son’s teachers apprising them of the situation, she told the board. Her family has considered moving, but they love Chester Township, where they have lived for eight years, she said. “They don’t understand that there should be zero tolerance,” Green said about students and the district, adding she doesn’t want students feeling like they can’t be accepted. “(I) would like to try to work to find something that we can do to make it better for all our kids,” she said. School board members listened to Green’s input and board President Dan Thoreson said while they do not respond to public remarks during the meeting, the board will look into the matter. In an Oct. 24 email, Thoreson said the school board and Superintendent Richard Markwardt are “always interested when a parent shares concerns related to a student’s emotional well-being.” “The board’s attention is heightened further when the concerns voiced relate to a particular group of students. The board fully expects the administrators to investigate such concerns, to address them in accordance with board policy and to correct them if they are substantiated,” he wrote. “The district has no tolerance for insensitive acts of intolerance or unkindness directed toward any of our students.” Markwardt also responded to an Oct. 24 email. “As a parent, I know how painful it is when one’s child is hurting emotionally or physically,” he said. “Our duty as school officials is to make sure that our school buildings are safe places for all of our students. I know that our principals take that responsibility very seri-
ously. After hearing the parent’s concerns at the board meeting, I met with the student’s building administrators this morning to make sure that any incidents that occurred on school property had been addressed properly. “In addition, we discussed further actions that we will undertake as a district to help all of our students to feel valued and welcome in our schools.” In other business during the Oct. 23 meeting, Sean Whelan, the district’s director of technology, gave a presentation on the GPS systems that are now on all buses and maintenance vehicles. The district went with a brand called Synovia after considering robust functionality, cost and ongoing training and support. The Synovia GPS system has access to the entire fleet via any web browser, Whelan explained. “We’re able to drill down to specific vehicles,” he said. The district can see the location of buses and detailed bus behavior. It’s able to connect to the Trapeze software the district already uses for routing buses, he explained, which allows the user to see different icons that provide various information. Whelan said the user can check ignition start/stop, when the bus stops, when the door opens, speed and harsh braking. Overall, the drivers seem to be doing a good job of maintaining safety, he said. Every 30 seconds, there’s an update on what’s going on with the bus as long as cellular service is available. If the bus hits a dead zone, the system holds the data and transmits when it’s back in range, Whelan explained, adding there are sensors that can tell when the emergency door is open and when the bus is idling excessively. By the second school semester, parents will be able to utilize real-time tracking of their student’s bus, telling them how long it will be until the bus arrives, said Whelan, who was impressed with the software. See West Geauga w Page 7
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Thank You Gardeners Thank you to the gardeners who worked so hard this summer at the corner of 306 and 322, at the park. The flowers have been absolutely beautiful, especially this fall. Thank you so much. Janet Nolan Chester Township
An Apology to Veterans To all Armed Forces Veterans who proudly served America in combat and now suffer with PTSD, I would like to offer my sincerest apologies if by setting off fireworks to celebrate
West Geauga from page 6 “Ever y time you learn something, there’s something new that they’re showing us,” he said. Karen Penler, district treasurer, also gave a presentation on the district’s five-year financial forecast. “The fund balance is almost $38.6 million. We’ll have almost $26 million coming in, and we’ll have $26.5 million in spending,” she said. “This is the first year of our deficit spending. Projected deficit in 2022 will result in a negative balance of $2,040,733.” In an Oct. 24 email, Penlar added, “The fund balance will be negative in 2022 requiring additional funding or significant cost cutting. The good news is that we were able to stretch it one additional year from our last forecast. This is mainly due to changes in our healthcare expenses and reductions in purchased services.” Other details included in the five-year forecast were:
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July 4th, I caused them to suffer in any way. I never served in the military, therefore, I can’t possibly imagine what they went through. To be completely honest, I did not think about how my actions would affect them. I have nothing, but respect for the men and women who fought for our freedom. I can only hope that anyone negatively affected by my actions will realize that it was ignorance, not malice, and I will not be celebrating with fireworks in the future. Again, I do appreciate the sacrifice that all veterans and current military personnel have and continue to make for all Americans. Learned my lesson. Brett J Belohlavek Chester Township
• Geauga County property values will be made available to the district in December. • Property taxes are 70 percent of the district’s revenue. The district doesn’t get additional money if property values go up because of House Bill 920 (legislation passed by the state). • Most of expenditures come in the form of salaries, which make up 75 percent of the district’s budget. • Purchased services are higher than other districts outside Geauga County. For instance, special education services are shared with other districts. For students, being educated outside the district means it pays tuition to the other district. West Geauga added six children who are outside the district. In 2017, it is receiving $1.3 million in tuition from other districts. • There was a drop from previous years in capital outlays. The district was able to redo all technology infrastructure out of permanent improvement funds. • As of December 2019, there will be no more debt on the books.
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24-yard touchdown pass with 10:31 left in the second quarter. The extra point was blocked, and the teams went into halftime with the Tigers on top, 7-6. Shenkel finished the game 10-of-15 passing for 129 yards. He also led the Wolverines in rushing with 69 yards on 17 attempts. The Wolverines hurt the Tigers with DiPaola running a seam route from the tight end position. Three times he was open in the first half, catching two passes for 64 yards, but the Tigers made halftime adjustments and DiPaola didn’t catch a pass in the second half. “We made sure we covered all their guys,” Iammarino said. “And we got more pressure on the quarterback.” Much of the third quarter was a battle of defense, field position and a fight through rough weather until a big special teams play gave the Tigers the momentum. Chagrin Falls’ Pat Holland caught a punt at midfield and raced to his right. He wasn’t stopped until he hit the West G 1 yard line with three minutes left in the third quarter. On the next play, Holland plunged into the end zone for a 14-6 lead as the Wolverines never recovered. Iammarino was asked if the punt return was the play of the game. “It was, it really turned the tide,” Iammarino said. “We were playing field position. He fielded it and took it down to their 1.” On top of the big punt return, Holland was the leading rusher in the game with 96 yards on 18 attempts. It was tough for the Wolverines, as punter Anthony Coneglio and the rest of the West G special teams shined all season long. “We have an outstanding punt team,” Craemer said. “(Coneglio) is a standout on special teams. He is the best punter in our area. He’s a big reason we’ve had tremen-
dous punt teams.” After a three-and-out by West G, Chagrin Falls widened its lead as quarterback Christoph Sontich broke free for a 49-yard touchdown run and a 20-6 lead just 43 seconds into the fourth quarter. A bad snap led to a pass by the holder that was not converted. Sontich completed 8-of-12 passes for 70 yards with one interception. He also rushed eight times for 94 yards. Holland, Sontich and Lawrence benefited from an excellent effort from the Chagrin Falls offensive line. “I really like our offensive line,” Iammarino said. “They’ve done a great job all year long. And Holland is a great back, he really is. Up front, (Erik) Wilson, (John) Holle, (Connor) Lewis, Cam Lucas, (Jake) Fritz, (Nick) Streicher and Nick DiFiore did a great job.” All the linemen, along with tight end DiFiore, are seniors and played their last game for the Tigers. The West G defense was solid, especially senior Matt Podojil, who had three sacks and a fumble recovery. “Matt is a college-bound athlete for us,” Craemer said. “He’s going to have success in college. His work ethic and intelligence will make him so successful.” The Tigers put the game away with 3:04 left in the game as Holland scored again, this time on an eight-yard touchdown run for the final margin of the game. The game ended on a sour note as the Wolverines were flagged for three personal foul penalties on one play with 1:15 left to play. The referees and coaches conferred and agreed to simply end the game and not play the final 1:15. “That is a great learning moment for our freshmen, sophomores and juniors,” Craemer said. “They really need to understand the importance of integrity and character. Without that, we’re nothing.”
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County Safety Center to begin his sentence Nov. 4. Mahvi was convicted Sept. 16 of the crimes committed from 2014 through 2016 during a bench trial. He was acquitted of two felony charges of grand theft because Burt said the records of the Mahvi family bank accounts, discovered by an investigator, were not accurate or thorough. Mahvi — who lives with his wife and three adult children in an 8,000-squarefoot house on Shire Court in the Red Raider Trails subdivision of Russell Township — claimed his hotel business in Saint Lucia failed and Mahvi he was destitute. Saint Lucia is a sovereign island country in the eastern Caribbean Sea on the boundary with the Atlantic Ocean. Mahvi bought more than 7 acres, including a 15-room house and a 4,608-square-foot stable in Russell Township in 1998, according to the Geauga County Auditor’s website. Market value of the properties is about $720,000. During the sentencing, Mahvi read a lengthy treatise about his history and said
he was remorseful and he did not realize he was committing crimes by receiving benefits. “I did not live a life free of crime and then suddenly elect to game the system,” he said, and went on to claim the welfare system in the U.S. is broken. Additionally, he said the multi-million dollar development property on Saint Lucia is not owned by him, but by a subsidiary that owes him money, and the money in his family’s accounts uncovered in the investigation came from loans from friends. Mahvi said his rights have been violated by the state and his name given to the Secret Ser vice because of the charges against him. On Oct. 23, he offered to make restitution for the food stamps and services rendered to his family, he said. Mahvi claimed he was being railroaded and the Geauga County prosecutor could have conducted a forensic audit of his accounts in the year since charges were brought to discover the truth. “It was not my responsibility to do their job or hire a forensic accountant to prove my innocence,” he said, adding he is a Christian and was born in New York. “I am sorry if I misunderstood the safety net set up by our government,” he said. His attorney, Brendan Delay, of Rocky River, said the Mahvis family had never been informed they needed 40 quarters of employment during which they would have paid into Social Security and qualified for benefits. “The Mahvies had built castles in the air,” Delay said, adding it is late in the day to be trying to build a foundation under the castle. “He’s a new person to being poor.” According to a WKYC article published Sept. 16, Mahvi could have been sentenced to up to 18 months in prison and required to make restitution for the welfare benefits he and his family received. The lesser sentence was recommended by Ohio law for first-time offenders of lowlevel crimes and Mahvi was convicted of a fifth-degree felony for food stamp fraud and a misdemeanor for lying on his Medicaid application, the article said. Investigators for the prosecution found more than $1 million had gone through family bank accounts between 2014 and 2016, but Burt discounted that, acquitting Hahvi of the two charges of grand theft. “Testimony from a forensic accountant … would have been of great benefit to the parties and the court,” he wrote in his threepage decision. “Simply adding debits and credits into and out of the various accounts does not present an accurate representation of whether (Mahvi) did or did not disclose resources or income.” WKYC inter viewed Geauga County Prosecutor Jim Flaiz before the sentencing. “I think people have to understand, if you abuse the system that taxpayers have set up to help the poor, and you defraud that system, there need to be consequences,” he said. Burt said he was not moved by Mahvi’s claim he is being persecuted or was misled and he believes Mahvi lied on the stand. Finally, Burt said Mahvi displayed a lack of remorse for his actions and did not take responsibility for them. Mahvi is entitled to appeal the verdict, Burt said.
Free Coffee for Vets In honor of Veterans Day, Nov. 11, all veterans are invited to stop in at Arabica Chesterland for a free cup of coffee. Thank you for your service. Reena Kanner
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Turkey Bowl 2017 Set For Thanksgiving SUBMITTED On Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 23, West Geauga Wolverines varsity hockey will hold its 18th annual Turkey Bowl, where alumni and undergraduate hockey teammates square off in a friendly, no-check match at the Gilmour Academy ice rink, 34001 Cedar Road, Gates Mills. Doors open at 9 a.m. and puck drops at 10 a.m. In the past, West Geauga hockey alumni have traveled from Wyoming, California,
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The West Geauga U10 Girls Rec soccer team repeated as winners of the Fall Classic Tournament hosted by the WGRC on Oct. 14. The team beat Eastlake, 3-1, in the championship game, with Adison Cook (2) and Emma Laurich scoring, and Mikah Douglas and Emily Fousek as goal keepers. Pictured (left to right, front row): Ceci Kobella, Mikah Douglas, EV Minotas, Sarah Ringenbach, Mia Goodwin, Anna Byrum, Adison Cook, Amelia Zaffiro; (second row): Isabella Zaffiro, Santina Iannetta, Greer Hummer, Christina Jethrow, Emma Laurich, Scout Harvey, Emily Fousek, Kaisa Strautnieks; (right to left, back row): Coaches Chris Jethrow, Nancy Obuchowski and Mette Douglas.
ANNIVERSARIES Myers Celebrate 60 Years
Official Food of Time Travelers Bob Piecenski has almost made a break through. The owner of BadaBing Chester received inspiration as we approach daylight savings time at 2 a.m. on Sunday. Piecenski and Mariah the Pizza Wizard are working diligently on their time machine, but haven’t quite worked out all the kinks. Fortunately, there will be time travel at 2 a.m. Sunday morning due to daylight savings time. Anyone can preorder their pizza so that they can enjoy it at 1:59 a.m. Once the clock strikes 2 a.m. it really reverts back an hour to 1 a.m. So, patrons have an extra hour to delight in more BadaBing pizza. Down the road, The King of Fun and the Pizza Wizard will eventually master real time travel though. For a moment, imagine placing an order for one of every BadaBing pizza.
You could have the Meat Monster, the Luau, the Cowboy, the Buffalo Chicken not to mention all the regular stand bys. There would be opportunity to try them all. Gorge yourself on double pepperoni with onions then travel back and try Buffalo Chicken. It could go on and on. And since people would be traveling back in time, they’d still be hungry. They would travel back to when they hadn’t eaten any pizza. One day that fantasy will be a reality, but for now people have to settle for a one-hour trip back in time to chow down on BadaBing pizza twice at the same time. BadaBing Pizza is located at 12617 Chillicothe Rd. in the Dr ug Mar t plaza and can also be reached at 440-729-9300, badabingchester.com or followed on Twitter @BadaBingChester.
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Lewis and Gretchen (Margaret Mathieu) Myers, of Chester Township, celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Sept. 7, 2017. They were married at Our Lady of Victory Church in State College, Pa. Lew served in the U. S. Army Security Agency stationed in Bamburg, Germany. He attended Penn State University and played freshman Nittany Lions basketball. As students, Lew and Gretchen met at the campus ice rink. Ice skating eventually became a required sport for all their children. After marrying, they moved to Ohio. Lew eventually became the owner of The Paquin Co. in Euclid, retiring after 33 years. Their family includes eight children: Sheryl (Tom) Weiss, of Madison; Valerie (Steve) Trowbridge, of Stow; Kimberly (Tom) Moore, of Clarkston, Mich.; Julie (Charles) Chepes, of Newbury; Jennifer Myers, of Chardon; Noelle (Mark) Brosovich, of Hampstead, N.C.; Lewis Jr. (Tera Miller) Myers, of Mansfield; and Greg (Deborah Weiskind) Myers, of Powell, Ohio; 28 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. They are also proud that their family contains six U. S. Marines - three currently serving grandsons: Sgt. Philip Gilbert, Lance Cpl. Grant Brosovich and Lance Cpl.
Nik Brosovich; and three veterans: son, Sgt. Lewis Myers Jr., grandson, Sgt. Jeremy Chepes and son-in-law with 30 years of service, USMC CW04, Ret. Mark Brosovich. The family also includes three U. S. Army servicemen: one currently serving grandson, Spc. Tyler Moore and two veterans, Staff Sgt. Lewis Myers Sr. and grandson, Spc. 4 Daniel Moore; and grandson, veteran Airman Alex Brosovich. Lew and Gretchen enjoyed spending 45 summers sailing, their beloved 41 -foot sailboat Windchaser, the last of their sailboats, circumnavigating all the Great Lakes. The couple celebrated at a champagne luncheon Sept. 3 at The Red Maple Inn in Burton with family and friends attending from Colorado, Michigan, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Ohio.
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Nancy Kule, Fran Sarkisian and Barb Hollingsworth decorate the picket fence outside the Tanner House as they prepare for the Christmas Gathering Boutique and Tea at Chesterland Historical Village Nov. 3 and 4.
Begin the holiday shopping at the 20th annual “Christmas Gathering – Boutique and Tea” on Nov. 3, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Nov. 4, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Chesterland Historical Village located at the corner of Caves and Mayfield roads in Chester Township. The 1842 Tanner House features handcrafted gifts and holiday decorations in each room. Visit the ladies bedchamber, sit at the dressing table and try on the latest in bonnets. Bring a camera. Sit a spell in the front parlour where tea
and cookies are served while visiting with friends and taking in the sounds of the season. There is a bake sale to stock up for holiday parties. A special feature of the event is the miniature carolers. Ms. Joan, resident artist, has created hand painted Santa’s and other fine creations. Admission is free to the fine vintage home of early settlers Silas and Molly Tanner. The Chesterland Historical Village is located on the corner of Caves and Mayfied road. Call 440-729-1830 or 440-729-7768 for more information.
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Housing Coalition Chili Cook-Off Nov. 10, 6:30-8:30 p.m. The Geauga County Housing Coalition is holding its fifth annual fundraiser at Metzen-baum Center, 8200 Cedar Road in Chester Township. Proceeds will be distributed to local agencies to help homeless and at-risk individuals and families in Geauga County. Tickets are $10, which includes appetizers, chili tasting, corn bread and homemade desserts. To purchase tickets or make a donation, contact Teresa at 440-285-2282 or tslater@geauga.org.
Gift of the Magi Boutique Nov. 10-11 A preview party for the annual Gift for the Magi holiday boutique will be held Nov. 10 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. 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and features handcrafted items by more than 35 juried crafters. Admission is free. Featured this year is a quilt raffle; tickets are $2 each or three for $5. Join the Boutique Bounce on Nov. 10 and 11 by also shopping the boutiques at St. Anselm Church, 13013 Chillicothe Road in Chester, and Old South Church, 9802 Chillicothe Road in Kirtland. 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.
Christmas Boutique Nov. 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. St. Anselm Women’s Guild’s annual Christmas boutique will be held at St. Anselm School, 13013 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. There will be handcrafted and unusual items 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 440-7292476 or ktodonnell@roadrunner.com or Shirley Chambers at 216-832-5158 by Nov. 4.
Free Coffee for Veterans Nov. 11 In honor of Veterans Day, all veterans are invited to stop in for a free cup of coffee at Arabica, 12626 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.
Nov. 11, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Mayfield United Methodist Church will host a community Thanksgiving dinner in the church’s fellowship hall, 7747 Mayfield Road in Chester Township. Cost is $10 for ages 11 through adult and $5 for children ages 5-10. Dine-in only dinner is free for children under 5. Tickets available at the door. Takeout orders are $10. Proceeds will benefit the church outreach ministries.
Heroes of Conservation Awards Nov. 12, 2:30-5 p.m. Protect Geauga Parks will host the third annual Geauga Heroes of Conservation reception in the community room of Munson Township Hall, 12210 Auburn Road. Reservations are required. Donations will be accepted. Call Kathy Hanratty at 440285-3722 or 440-477-5468.
CV Herb Society Meets Nov. 17, 12:30 p.m. The Chagrin Valley Herb Society will meet at the Bainbridge Library. Following the business meeting, the group will enjoy a high tea, with finger sandwiches and sweets. Guests may dress for the occasion and are asked to bring a teacup and dessert plate. Prospective guests may attend. RSVP to chagrinvalleyherbsociety@gmail.com. To learn more about the group, visit chagrinvalleyherbsociety.org.
Surviving the Holidays Nov. 18 Griefshare and Prince of Peace Church will present a Surviving the Holidays seminar at Prince of Peace, 9319 Mayfield Road in Chester Township from 10 a.m. to noon and Prince of Peace, 7193 Reynolds Road in Mentor from 2-4 pm. The seminar is especially for people who are grieving a loved one’s death and will offer helpful tips for surviving social events and how to hope for the future. Cost is $5 and preregistration is appreciated. For Chesterland, call Luann at 440-2311040 and for Mentor, call Kim at 440-728-0075.
Free Thanksgiving Dinner Nov. 23, 12-3 p.m. St. Anselm Church is holding its annual free buffet style Thanksgiving dinner in Kelly Hall located on the church grounds,13013 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. All are welcome. Any donations or free will offerings will go to the Geauga Hunger Task Force. For more information or to make a donation, call the parish office at 440-729-9575.
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WG Hosts Leadership Conference West Geauga High School hosted the second annual Chagrin Valley Leadership Conference on Oct. 18. Ninety students from seven Chagrin Valley Conference schools
gathered in the high school’s gymnasium to develop and improve individual and group leadership skills. Student council adviser Stephanie Meyer and members of student council organized the event. The leadership workshop was led by youth leadership motivational speaker Aric Jackson.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT WGHS Presents “Little Women The Broadway Musical” Nov. 11, 2 and 7 p.m. Nov. 12, 2 p.m. All friends, neighbors and Broadway enthusiasts are invited to attend West Geauga High School’s performances of “Little Women the Broadway Musical” on the West Geauga Middle School stage in Chester Township. Based on the classic novel by Lousia May Alcott, “Little Women” follows the adventures of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. Jo is trying to sell her stories for publication, but the publishers are not interested. Her friend, Professor Bhaer, tells her
that she has to do better and write more from herself. Begrudgingly taking this advice, Jo weaves the story of herself and her sisters and their experience growing up in Civil War America. High school performers include Tessa Smith, Caitlin Speyer, Abigail Moore, Megan Speyer, Aislyn Clark, Aidan Bryson, Zach Edwards, David Allen and Mark Kiec. The show is directed by Alli St. John and produced and music directed by Melanie Kennedy. Tickets are available at the door. Prices are $10 for adults and $7 for students and seniors. For more information, call 440-729-5950, ext. 6157.
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WGMS Cross Country Trio Delivers at State Meet SUBMITTED Three West Geauga Middle School crosscountry girls decided to take their running to the next level after having a successful cross country season. Their girls’ won back-to-back Chagrin Valley Conference championships as well as a number of impressive invitational wins, including, Berkshire Invitational, Perry Invitational, Minuteman MS Invitational and Cardinal Invitational. They also were runnerup at the Division 2 Spartan Invitational against 41 teams. The eighth-grade trio of Skye Hackathorn, Cantrelle Williams and Julia Martinez partici-
pated in Division 2 at the Ohio State Middle School Cross Country Championship on Oct 22, competing against 139 girls from all over the state. Cantrelle took home an 11th-place medal with a time of 12:42.1. Julia finished in 18th place at 12:56.6 and Skye was right behind her with a 19th-place time of 12:56.8. Next year the girls will be transitioning from running 2 miles to 3 miles in high school and are well on their way with the support of West Geauga High School coach Mike Taurasi, who is excited to have the trio on his team next year. Great job to the entire West Geauga Middle School Cross Country team and coaches for a great season.
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Duo Brings Latest Styling Techniques to Galiardi’s SUBMITTED William Galiardi Jr. and Heidi Clark, hair designers from Galiardi’s Hair Talk, recently attended a two-day extensive training seminar on cutting, coloring, nail care and business management. The color class was with industr y leaders from Pravana: Taylor Foreman and Kaylin Boyer, frontrunners in rainbow coloring, along with Candy Shaw, the “Bali-Lama” of highlighting techniques. Business ideas were shared from Tabatha Coffey, of “Tabatha Takes Over” Bravo TV fame, as well as Daniel Mason Jones doing the craziest fun hair ever seen in the industry.
Galiardi and Clark attended the event to see extreme long looks for their female clientele, all the way to men’s very tousled designs as well as some new products that will excite clients of any age. They now have available a mood changing wash-off color for their bolder clients and also a technique of a few well-placed accent tones creating an illusion for their less aggressive clients. Galiardi believes that the business classes they took will keep them on track to handle their customers’ needs in their everchanging business. That, in addition to the energy they received from everyone at the seminar to learn something new, is exciting.
The West Geauga U-12 Co Ed Team sponsored by Lustrous Design won the 33rd annual West Geauga Rec Counsel Fall Classic Tournament.
West G U12 Co-Ed Team Wins SUBMITTED The West Geauga U-12 Co Ed Team sponsored by Lustrous Design won the 33rd annual West Geauga Rec Counsel Fall Classic Tournament in a come from behind victory over Euclid, 4-0. “Our kids worked their hearts out and have had a tremendous season with a total 14-4-1 record,” Coach Jeff Fanger said. The team started out the tournament a bit sluggish, said Fanger, losing the first game at 9 a.m. to Kirtland. “The kids, however, never gave up,” he added. “They went on to beat St Helen’s, then a victory over Chardon to earn a chance to play in the semifinals against Kirtland again.” They won that game, too, to place them in second up against Euclid for the championship game. The West G Rec U12 team is made up of Anders Ferg, Ava Ayres, Diego and Maya Ochiai, Emily Wierzbicki, Hunter Steffen, Josiah Whitehead, Landen Phillips, Niko Sarris, Owen McCall (goalie), Samantha Fanger and Thomas Hensley. “I have had the privilege of coaching many of these kids since they were in second and third grade, and have enjoyed watching them develop and grow up over the years,” Fanger said. “We have a small team and we often don’t
have anyone to sub in, which caused the kids to have to play long games all season. I think that helped us a lot in the tournament as we just had the stamina to keep playing and scoring.” The team also has benefitted from tremendous support from the parents, the coach said. “Co-Coach Jim Sarris often worked one on one with kids to develop strategies and improve skills — game by game — which made a tremendous difference in our abilities and I believe is one of the key reasons we did so well all season long and especially in the tournament,” said Fanger. Parents Tom Henlsey and Ren Ochiai were drafted to help referee season games at the last minute and helped throughout the season and during many of the practices. Jason and Carolyn McCall, Erin and Jim Whitehead, Matt Phillips, Tim and Polly Steffen, Jill and Dave Wierzbicki, and Jeff and Heidi Ferg helped out by bringing supplies for the team tent at the tournament. “The kids go through a lot of bananas and a lot of Gatorade to perform from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. non-stop soccer games,” explained Fanger. “It was a long day and all of our parents helped make the tournament and the entire season a success.” Fanger said the kids, however, deserve the most praise and credit.
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Sponsor a Family this Holiday 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 45 years. Low income families with children, Geauga County foster children and low income seniors are given first priority. 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. Deliver day is Dec. 19. To 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. Monetar y donations are accepted. Checks must be made payable to “Special Ser vices 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.
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Suzanne Louise (nee Babic) Suing passed away peacefully in her sleep on Oct. 13, 2017, at her home in Chesterland. She was born on Jan. 24, 1943, in Cleveland, daughter of the late Steven and Olga (nee Sustar) Babic. Sue graduated from Cleveland Heights High School with the class of 1961, and from Western Reserve University with a bachelor’s degree in biology in 1964. She was a science teacher at the Greenview School in South Euclid, when she met and married Raymond Bernard Suing on July 2, 1966. Together Sue and Ray raised five children: Elizabeth, Brian, Annette, Steve and Eric. Suzanne was a very giving person for whom family and friends were central in her life. In addition to her immediate family,
including her brother, Terry and his wife, Kathy, she was devoted to a large number of cousins, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and longtime friends. As a way to enjoy being with friends and family, she loved baking and cooking, buying and giving presents, going to the theater, going out to restaurants, having high tea, taking trips, decorating for the holidays, participating in book clubs and having long phone conversations. She had a wide network of pen pals worldwide with whom she kept in faithful touch for many years. Sue had a lifelong love of the fine arts. She loved classical music and would frequently attend per formances of the Cleveland Orchestra. She often volunteered to be an usher at Playhouse Square. She was a garden club member and a flower show judge for decades. At her home on Sper r y Road, she worked to develop an incredible rose garden, an impressive hosta garden and many ot her gardens sur rounding her yard. Everyone associated her with beautiful flowers. She brought this beauty into the house as well, covering the walls with watercolor paintings and other forms of art. She would send her friends and family handmade greeting cards which featured her own artwork, and she was an active participant in senior center art classes and shows. Sue loved spending time with her seven grandchildren, Katrina, Bridget, Jack, Ayda, Alex, Julianna and Emma. When grandchildren came to visit her, she would devote all her attention to them, getting right on the floor to play with them, to read to them and even to take a nap with them. The grandchildren loved the toys and books she would keep on hand, the activities she would plan and her very impressive collection of toy monkeys. They were always excited to come to grandma’s house. All of Sue’s friends and family were recipients of her care and devotion. She taught us how to appreciate each other, how to celebrate our time together and how to create and enjoy what is beautiful in this world. We will miss her more than words can say. Services for Suzanne were held Oct. 17 and Oct. 18. Interment took place in All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township. Online tribute video and condolences at www.gattozziandson.com.
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CHESTER GOVERNMENT UPDATE Approval of Minutes The Chester Township Board of Trustees met on Oct. 12. Meeting minutes from August and September were approved. Copies of minutes are available on the township’s website: www.chestertwp.org.
Road Department Chester has advertised to fill the road department administrative assistant/cemetery sexton position and has received several applications. The road department supervisor will coordinate interviews and expects to make a recommendation to the board later in October.
Fire Department Trustees approved a recommendation to rehire fire fighter/EMT Chandler Heppert at $15.72 per hour and welcome him back to the fire department team. They also approved up to $27,830.05 toward the purchase of a truck to replace the 15-plus-year-old pickup. The vehicle is used as a chase vehicle for EMS calls and will be used to tow the ATV response vehicle. Monies in the amount of $5,490 were approved for the purchase of three sets of firefighting gear to replace older sets.
Police Department Two senior level officers were added to the police force earlier in the year. Trustees approved a motion to raise their pay classification to Step 8, or $29.62 per hour. The officers will now be in line to advance through Steps 9 through 12 each anniversary date rather than an annual January percentage increase.
Zoning Two terms on the Chester Board of Zoning Appeal and Chester Zoning Commission will be expiring at the end of the year. The board approved a motion to
advertise for candidates for the positions. Persons interested may submit their letters of request by Nov. 9 at 4 p.m.
New Business The Nov. 23 board of trustees meeting is rescheduled to Nov. 22 at 5 p.m. due to the Thanksgiving Day holiday. Following the recommendation of the assistant Geauga County prosecutor, the board approved a revision to the Transient Vendor Definition and Regulations. Geauga County Prosecutor Jim Flaiz was approved by the trustees to act as designee at the Nov. 14 NOPEC meeting. Trustees approved a motion to accept the revised Chester Township Receipt Procedure Policy. The next meeting of the Geauga County Township Association will be in Burton Township on Nov. 8 and the board approved $75 for township individuals planning to attend.
Fiscal Officer’s Report Craig Richter gave an update on the township’s continuing search for a cost effective and competitive health care plan for next year. He is continuing to interview candidate companies and is soliciting quotations from various brokers. He will be making a recommendation to the board shortly. The board moved and approved the hiring of Joan Windnagel at a rate of $17.50 per hour on a part-time basis not to exceed 1,499 hours.
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Holly Days Artisan Boutique & Mistletoe Market Nov. 11, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Browse a premier selection of naturethemed holiday decor and gifts for sale by more than 25 regional artisans at The West Woods in Russell Township. It is the perfect opportunity to find unique, handmade items for everyone on one’s gift list. Kids may also shop the Mistletoe Market for handmade gifts created by youth artisans, aided by volunteer “elves.”
taunt those with a curiosity for natural phenomenon. Naturalist Dan Best addresses what is known – and what remains to be revealed – about such topics as Swine Creek Diamonds, the Montville Mastodon and a passenger pigeon “flight to oblivion” witnessed years af ter t heir accepted extinction in the wild. Co-presented with refreshments by the Geauga Department of Aging and University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center, registration is required.
Art Takes a Bough Dec. 7, 6-9 p.m. Presented for a 11th and final year with the Geauga Council for Arts & Culture, all are invited to enjoy and purchase handmade holiday ornaments created by regional artists through the Art Takes a Bough Community Art Project at The West Woods in Russell Township. The evening also features a presentation by Bill Hixson, accomplished floral designer who has assisted with holiday decorating at The White House for more than 30 years. Refreshments served.
Senior Day: Lifelong Learners Dec. 6, 1-2:30 p.m. Seniors may join for a presentation called “Geauga’s Unsolved Mysteries of Nature” at The West Woods Nature Center, 9465 Kinsman Road in Russell Township. Local legends still linger to
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Illegal Dumping Continues SUBMITTED The Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District operates over 50 dropoffs recycling sites throughout Geauga and Trumbull counties. Over the past six months, non-recyclable material dumped at the District’s recycling sites has increased. According to SWMD Director Greg Kovalchick, “some sites continue to be misused by the public. Several of the sites have had carpet, furniture and household trash dumped at them.” The District has been working with several townships, which have had major dumping issues, including Chester Township in Geauga County. According to township Trustee Michael Petruziello, “the site is well used by the residents; however, it has had its issues with unwanted material being left at the site. We have been working with the District to resolve these issues.” Although the District relabeled the recycling containers and placed several ads to
inform residents regarding what items can be put in the recycling containers the misuse of the recycling containers continues. The misuse of recycling sites increases the cost of the recycling program. This year, Kovalchick estimated the costs will exceed $.5 million. Commissioner Walter “Skip” Claypool, chairman the board for the SWMD, suggested that continuous surveillance is needed to manage the dumping issues. The District is evaluating how to monitor the sites in an effective and cost efficient manner. While the options are being reviewed, the District will be purchasing small portable cameras to monitor the sites and take legal action for dumping trash at the sites. The District asks community members that if they see someone dumping furniture, trash and unwanted materials at any of the sites to get the license plate number and call the District at 1-800-707-2673. Information regarding materials accepted at the recycling drop-off sites is on the District’s website, www.startrecycling.com..
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SENIOR NEWS & EVENTS Young of Heart St. Anselm Young of Heart will have a great rock ‘n’ roll New Year’s Eve celebration at the Gandy Dancer Dinner Theatre in Elkins, W.Va. The group will overnight at the Isaac Jackson Hotel and have breakfast before going to the Wheeling Island Casino on New Year’s Day on the way home. Cost is $175, or $181 for non-members. Call Nancy Battenfield at 440-729-9684 for reservations.
West Geauga Senior Center 12650 West Geauga Plaza, Unit #4, Chester, 440-729-2782. • Memory Screenings: Nov. 7, 9:3011:30 a.m. Presented by Cheryl Hallowell from UH Senior Assessment. • Hearing Screenings: Nov. 15, 9:3011:30 a.m. Call the center to schedule an appointment with Holly’s Hearing. • Blood Pressure Screenings: Nov. 15, 11 a.m. to noon. Provided courtesy of Chester Fire Department.
Medicare Coverage Options Ohio Department of Insurance trained Geauga County Department on Aging staff and volunteers offer one-on-one reviews at Geauga senior centers. Compare the 2018 Medicare Part D and Advantage plans. Appointments are available Monday
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through Thursday, Nov. 30. Call 440-2792130, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., to schedule an appointment.
Meal Delivery Drivers Needed The Geauga County Department on Aging is in need of Home Delivered Meal drivers. Once trained, volunteers can deliver meals when the driver is available. Meal routes are delivered Monday through Friday. Drivers must be 18 or older, have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. To volunteer, call Kristen Bibby at the department on aging at 440-279-2138.
“Beauty and the Beast” Nov. 16, 8 p.m. Chagrin Valley Little Theatre and Geauga Department on Aging will present a free viewing of the final dress rehearsal of CVLT’s stage production of Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” before it begins its official run. Space is limited. Call 440-729-2782 no later than Nov. 14 to reserve a spot. The event is for Geauga County seniors only. The theatre is located at 40 River St. in Chagrin Falls. Transit is not available. Free parking is available at the River Street Playhouse, behind the Popcorn Shop or in the municipal lots in the shopping center off of Main Street. Arrive by 7:45 p.m.
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The West Geauga Soccer Club U15 (2003) boys soccer teams worked to raise $225 for cancer research this month. Each player cut grass or did other chores in their neighborhood to earn and donate the money. Thank you for giving back to the community and raising money for cancer all at the same time!
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CLASSIFIEDS AUTOS & AUTO PARTS Auto Storage: Chesterland, heated, secure, reasonable, call 440-477-2742.
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1983 Honda Shadow classic, shaft drive $1000, 2007 150 Scooter 1,200 miles $500, both good condition, sell or trade, 440-286-3295. Winter tires, exc. cond. B/Stone Blizzak WS70, 205/55R16, $400 or best offer. Cannon MX920 Printer $75. 286-4772. 96 Mustang 3.8 litre auto P.S. P.B. new tires, struts, water pump, hoses, alternator, $3,000 obo, ron 440-944-1122.
EVENTS Annual Amish Craft Show, Nov 10 from 5p8:30p, Nov 11 from 9a-3:30p at Busters 17719 Newcomb Rd. For more info call Judy 216410-3265, over 50 vendors!
FOR RENT Four bedrooms/1 bath home in Chardon, no garage, utilities not included, no pets, $1,025/month, call 440-285-3225. RV/vehicle storage, 16 x 42 secure bldg., Hambden Twp., terms negotiable, call 440478-0536.
FOR SALE Landa pressure washer $400/or best offer, Norwick cast iron wood stove $60, 1187 12gauge 3.5” super magnum $750. Call 440-5438368. Looking to sell my Star Wars collection. Mostly late-1990s to early-2000s. Large selection of items, including a few Episode I action figures. 330-201-1529. Located in Chesterland. Fresh Thanksgiving Turkeys, raised on pasture and non-GMO grains, $3.50/lb., limited supply, order now 440-548-5716. Nystrom 16” Project World Globe, scale 500 miles to the inch, $48, call 440-286-4179 leave message. Crossbow Hunter Xpress SL $170, Squire Bullet Fender guitar w/stand $55, DeWalt Deck Screw gun $100, 330-618-6987. Firewood: all well-seasoned, split hardwoods, hickory, oak, cherry, ash, beech, maple, $95 for 8ftx4ftx16” delivered, 440-319-2008. Free firewood, you load you haul, also Craftsman 10” radial arm saw, Coleman 5,500 watt generator, Craftsman jigsaw, best offer, call 440-729-7409. Holstein-Holstein-cross steer, Hereford heifer, approx 900-950 lbs, call 440-548-2774. Lester piano, in good shape, to a school or home, $200 obo, call 440-897-8509.
GARAGE/ESTATE SALES GRANDMA’S Costume Jewelry Compacts • Perfume Linens • Knickknacks
CHESTERLAND: Nov. 4-5 from 9a-4p, Old motorcycles, household goods, vending machine, toys, this & that. Everything must go! All pricing can be negotiated, 11631 Sperry Road. If you need to have a moving sale, estate sale or garage sale, call Kathy Willis at 440840-3226 for assistance. Experienced. References available. We are now doing partial estate buyouts.
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HELP WANTED DISHWASHER NEEDED - Restaurant in Bainbridge. Call John, 216-645-2946. SNOW PLOW/LANDSCAPER: Snow Plow drivers and landscape construction/grass cutting help wanted, Chesterland area, call 440-729-3779. KITCHEN: Help needed at Bada-Bing in Chesterland, must be able to drive, call Mariah 440-729-9300.
PETS & ANIMALS Foster cats/kittens need indoor homes. Leukemia/FIV negative, vaccinated, dewormed, spayed/neutered. Adoption fee. Rebecca 440-834-4828 or www.kdanimalrescue.org.
REAL ESTATE Thompson Twp: buildable one acre lot, scenic, gently sloped, wooded, very quiet side street, $10,900. Call 440-298-0708. Lot for sale in Newbury, 3 wooded, buildable acre lot. Very scenic! $44,900. Call 440-2890708.
SERVICES Gingerich Construction: Small job pricing, guaranteed workmanship. Windows, doors, painting, trim, chimney flashing, roof leaks, gutter cleaning and general home repair. 440-321-9177. Offering special discounts for interior and exterior painting and staining this season. 18 years experience. Professional and insured. Call Dan, 440-342-4552. Horse Boarding: Self-care stalls, indoor and outdoor arenas, separate green, groomed pastures. Peaceful and private, Hawk’s Nest Farm 440-564-7263. John’s Plumbing: Affordable and reliable. Water heaters, toilets, faucets, drain cleaning, gas lines, sump pumps, well tanks. 440-285-0800. Will remove small tree stumps, $40 each, call Robert 440-286-5065. Joe Eicher: doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses. We do most anything. Call between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. 440813-4272. No answer, leave message. Educational: SAT/ACT individualized tutoring. 20-years of experience and success. Also Algebra 1 through Calculus tutoring. Tutoring for enrichment, advancement or credit. 440-338-3563.
VACATION RENTALS Chautauqua Lake: Summer 2018 prime dates at lakefront, 3br/2ba, sleeps 8, sunroom, deck, furnished, boat dock, 440-953-8687 www.maplebaygetaway.com.
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REAL ESTATE DUPLEX OR MULTI FAMILY HOMES Also buying distressed single family homes. Cash buyer.
Following is a list of real estate transfers for the week ending Oct. 20th, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only. AUBURN TOWNSHIP Ev Renovations LLC, 17060 Curry Lane, to Robert R. and Jamie L. Rabe, $340,000. (3.82 acres) HSBC Bank USA National Association (trustee), 18765 Auburn Glen Drive, to Cottage Hill Investments LLC, $237,000. (4.43 acres) Pamela J. Lackmeyer, 17138 Wood Acre Trail, to Christian S. Ambrose and Kristen M. Etzler, $330,000. (3.31 acres)
Emilie W. Lazio (trustee), 330 Overlook Brook Drive, to Jean Marie Olup (trustee), $225,000. (0.00 acres) BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP Raymond A. III and Lisa B. Spires, 17616 Merry Oaks Trail, to Troy A. and Lauren Christine Budgen, $314,500. (0.47 acres) Richard J. and Mary E. Krzys, 17666 East Brook Trail, to Richard and Jennifer Fredricks, $127,000. (0.00 acres) Pulte Homes Of Ohio LLC, 7980 Mcfarland Ridge, to Amir Aminoshariae, $645,000. (1.02 acres) Denise E. Crawford, 8769 Bainbridge Road, to Michael and Erin Taras, $305,000. (3.46 acres) Margie H. Roznovak and Peter Yang (trustees), 8489 Lake Shore Drive, to Christopher and Tanja K. Courtiol, $74,000. (1.10 acres) CHARDON TOWNSHIP William R. and Pauline R. Presley, 11585 Colburn Road, to Joseph Gregorc, $176,000. (5.00 acres) Susan Milczewski, 10214 Auburn Road, to Bradley M. and Julie E. Yanko, $330,000. (18.00 acres) CHESTER TOWNSHIP Timothy William Randles, 13031 Westchester Trail, to Joseph A. Pasquale, $315,000. (1.86 acres) RB Trout LLC, 12931 Chillicothe Road, to Colleen K. Liggett, $154,000. (1.00 acres) Steven Soeder, 11234 Walnut Ridge Road, to Nicholas J. Fatica, $290,000. (1.25 acres) Deutsche Bank National Trust (trustee), 12620 Chesterfield Lane, to Lichtin Investments LLC, $319,300. (3.00 acres)
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NEWBURY TOWNSHIP Reed W. Ruthenberg, 10022 Bell St., to Maple Leaf Community Residences Inc., $215,000. (1.50 acres) PARKMAN TOWNSHIP Anna D. Klingman, Swine Creek Road, to Daniel A. and Miriam F. Yoder, $125,000. (2.50 acres) Alfred F. Jr. and Diana L. Thompson, Hosmer Road, to Owen M. and Betty J. Miller, $35,000. (2/58 acres) RUSSELL TOWNSHIP Lucia and Adelio DiFranco, 8321 Music St., to Ryan M. O’Hara, $218,500. (2.87 acres) Heather Lovejoy, 14939 Caves Road, to Brittany Lea Angelaitis, $127,000. (0.50 acres) Gary G. Vild (trustee), 15031 Stillwater Drive, to Merle C. Gambrill, $183,000. (1.05 acres)
MIDDLEFIELD VILLAGE Joseph E. Usher, 15245 Lake Ave., to Clifford C. Harrison (TOD), $150,000. (1.75 acres) Slrl Enterprises LTD An Ohio LTD Liability Company,
THOMPSON TOWNSHIP U.S. Bank National Association, 15961 Moseley Road, to Bruce Edwin Bobbitt, $86,000. (2.00 acres)
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Large updated eat-in kitchen with lower level family room and fire place. Three spacious bedrooms with loads of closet space. Vaulted ceilings in dining and living rooms.
Beautiful brick colonial on cul-de-sac lot. Four spacious bedrooms 3 and a half baths. Finished bmt. Large updated eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Resort style living with inground pool and hot tub! Priced to sell!
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MUNSON TOWNSHIP Jonathan and Shelley Vilardo, 11325 Sutton Place, to Matthew P. and Brittany E. Matejka, $450,000. (2.50 acres) Gary J. Witosky (trustee), 11725 Regent Park Drive, to James Jeffrey and Lee G. Smead, $530,000. (2.59 acres) Timothy B. and Ellen T. Gurin, 10320 Chartley Court, to Craig A. Hupp, $570,000. (5.02 acres)
SOUTH RUSSELL VILLAGE Josephine J. Lindberg, 108 Lakeview Lane, to Mark W. Gebler, $135,000. (1.08 acres)
7945 Arlington Dr., Chesterland $390,000
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MONTVILLE TOWNSHIP Rovert S. and Lisa M. Magyar, 8463 Dewey Road, to Deutsche Bank National Trust Company (trustee), $60,000. (2.00 acres)
CITY OF CHARDON Midland Title Security Inc., 111 N Hambden St., to Abruzzo Investments LLC, $125,000. (0.06 acres)
12635 Woodside Dr., Chesterland $197,000
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15560 W High St., to Mac S. Convenience Stores LLC, $1,300,000. (1.23 acres) Judah P. and Nicole D. Arnold, 15043 Primrose Lane, to Dixie Lee W. and Norman H. Treadwell, $128,000. (0.00 acres)
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12228 Caves Rd., Chesterland $250,000 Split level home located on over 5 acres! Updated kitchen with granite counters. Open floor plan. Family room with wood burning fireplace. Large master suite and 4 additional bedrooms.
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8571 Carmichael Dr., Chesterland $210,500
11763 East Hill Dr., Chesterland $285,000
Updated ranch with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Newer eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite, and ceramic flooring. Newer patio door, deck, air condition, shed, and all redone lower level with carpet and half bath. New septic. Home warranty offered.
Secluded ranch situated off private drive on over 3 acres! Large updated kitchen with all appliances. Family room with high ceilings. 5 Bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Lower level walkout. First floor laundry and loads of extras!
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Lake Views - Meticulous colonial situated on large park like lot on over 3 acres with private lake. Large updated eat-in granite kitchen and full finished walk out basement.
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