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Lake County GHD Now Owns Local WIC Program Clinic Relocated to Huntsburg Community Center BY ANN WISHART ANN@GEAUGAMAPLELEAF.COM
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The Huntsburg Community Center, formerly Huntsburg Elementary School, is where the WIC clinic is now located in Geauga County.
In October 2016, the Geauga County Health District contracted with the Lake County General Health District to be the fiscal agent for its Women, Infants and Children program, said Rachel Sray, Lake County WIC program director. In February 2017, the Geauga board decided to make the arrangement permanent and have the LCGHD absorb Geauga’s program, she said June 28. The result is WIC recipients in Geauga County find themselves
traveling to the WIC clinic in the Huntsburg Community Center or to other counties ever y three months to get their WIC cards loaded and every six months to recertify, said Sray, who works out of the Mentor clinic. After checking the last three months, Sray said about 81 percent of roughly 650 visitors to the Geauga clinic are Geauga County residents. About a quarter are from the Chardon area and 35 percent from the eastern and southern communities. The rest come from Trumbull (9 percent),
April Brewster balances her strong sense for family connection with her passion for design by running her burgeoning interior design business from her home in Chardon Township so she has the flexibility to be available to her children. Brewster, 48, is a Purdue University graduate who is also a member of the Chardon Tomorrow Design Committee, an initiative formed to enhance the aesthetics of downtown Chardon while preserving its history.
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As she reflects back on how her career began, Brewster fondly recalls her budding enthusiasm for interior design during childhood — an interest largely inspired by her mom.
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A one-car accident on the afternoon of June 30 knocked out the power to most of the shops and offices at the Maywood Plaza at 8389 Mayfield Road.
Accident Knocks Out Electricity at Plaza BY PAMELA J. MOLNAR PAM@CHESTERLANDNEWS.COM
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Happy Tails Cat Sanctuary Hosts ‘35 Years of Rescue’ Benefit
“My home is a very happy place for me so I want other people to love where they live.” – April Brewster
Interior decorator April Brewster sits fireside in the foyer of DeJohn Funeral Homes & Celebrations Center in Chester Township, a 10,500square-foot facility for which Brewster served as interior decorator.
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Local Mom’s Decorated Career Flourishes BY KELLY MISCH EDITOR@GEAUGAMAPLELEAF.COM
Kobella Plumbing Heating Cooling Celebrates 1-Year Anniversary
A one-car accident on the afternoon of June 30 knocked out the power to most of the shops and offices at the Maywood Plaza at 8389 Mayfield Road, Chester Township. Kathr yn Wiegand, 25, of Russell Township, was making a
left-hand turn into the parking lot when she hit the pole guide wires leading up to a telephone pole. Her car, a 2016 Ford Escape, flipped onto the passenger side. According to the police report, Wiegand was not injured in the accident. The damage caused the electrity to the plaza to go out for nearly two hours.
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July 24-28 The West Geauga High School girls soccer team along with coach and Cleveland Ambassadors team captain Kori Chapic and Danny Cappelucci are hosting a soccer camp for all players entering second through eighth grades. Camp includes a T-shirt and two tickets to a girls home game. For more information, contact Marsha Marin at 440-479-9643 or email marshamarin@roadrunner.com or Mar y DelValle at 216-339-0688 or email mitzijuan@roadrunner.com.
CPC Food Bank Christ Presbyterian Church maintains an active food pantry that is staffed by volunteers and is open Mondays, 6:30-8 p.m.; Tuesdays, 9:30-11 a.m.; Wednesdays, 1-2:30 p.m.; and Thursdays, 10-11:30 a.m. CPC Food Bank provides food to all those in need. Food may be received once a month by any one individual or family residing in Geauga County. The church is at 12419 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 440-729-7688.
Concerts in the Park July 12, 19 & 26, 7-9 p.m. The first concert of the 34th summer concert series on July 12 features the Lenny Russo Band performing at the gazebo in Chester Township Parkside Park. A popular favorite returning to the bandstand again this year, they create a celebration air with a broad and varied repertoire of happy music. This well-rehearsed group of accomplished musicians mixes humor into their selections from swing, Dixieland and Latin favorites. Free popcorn will be provided along with pop and water at nominal prices. The July 19 concert will feature the Dan Zola Orchestra, a 19-piece big band steeped in the tradition of famous swing and dance bands. Count Basie, Glen Miller, Benny Goodman, Les Brown, Harry James, Duke Ellington and Frank Sinatra are a few of the sampling of authentic sounds featured. Vocalist Dianne Palmer recreates the great vocals of Ella Fitzgerald, Anita O’Day, Helen Ward, Doris Day and others. The Clear Fork Bluegrass Quartet performs on July 26. Paul Kovac, who has headed Clear Fork for more than 25 years, is a well-known musician and teacher. This fourpiece acoustic band plays Bluegrass, acoustic country songs, hot instrumentals on fiddle, banjo and mandolin, Americana and more. The line-up brings Northeast Ohio’s finest and most experienced musicians and singers for a night of fun, Bluegrass style. Presented by the West Geauga Kiwanis Club with support of local organizations and businesses. Visit www.wgkiwanis.org to view the summer concert schedule or call Dave Grenier, 440-729-4848, with any questions. In event of rain, concert will be moved to Mayfield United Methodist Church, 7747 Mayfield Road, Chester Township.
NAMI Potluck Picnic July 13, 5:30-9 p.m. Join NAMI for its annual summertime potluck picnic at Headwaters Park, 13365 Old State Road in Huntsburg. Bring a dish to share. All NAMI Geauga participants, members and their families are welcome. Email Kelly Bidlak at kbidlack@namigeauga.org to RSVP.
Family First Council July 17, 2 p.m. Geauga Family First Council will meet at the Geauga County Job & Family Services building, 12480 Ravenna Road, Chardon. Meetings are open to the public. For more information, please contact Nancy Seelbach, Geauga Family First Council coordinator, at 440-285-1201.
Geauga Democrats Plan Summer Events The Geauga County Democratic Party has planned several summer events for the community. First will be the annual picnic on July 16 from 1-4 p.m. at West Woods Park. Bring a dish to share. The mont hly hot topic “Changing Faces and Cases – Elections Matter When it Comes to the Judicial Branch, Too!” is on July 20 at the Geauga County Democratic Headquarters and Social Hall l o c a t e d a t 12 4 2 0 K i n s m a n Ro a d , Newbury. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. for networking and desserts and the hot topic begins at 7 p.m. Judge Terri Stupica and the Honorable Mary Jane Trapp will discuss recent and future Supreme Court decisions and the crisis of opioids and heroin on local court systems. The annual steak roast is Aug. 5 at 6 p.m. at the headquarters. Call for reservations. Additional parking is available on the far eastern side of the plaza. For more information, email GeaugaDemocrats@gmail.com or call 440-836-4060.
Aquilegia Garden Club July 20, 10:30 a.m. Aquilegia Garden Club will meet at Christ Presbyterian Church in Chester Township. OSU Extension Master Gardener Phyllis Mihalik will speak on phenology, a segment of ecology focusing on the study of periodic plant and animal life-cycle events that are influenced by climate and seasonal change in the environment. A brief meeting will follow the presentation and lunch will be provided by club members.
Divine Word Rummage Sale July 20-22 Divine Word Church is holding a rummage sale at 8100 Eagle Road in Kirtland. Sale takes place July 20 and 21 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and July 22 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Early birds welcome July 19 from 6-8 p.m. for a $25 donation at the door. For more information, call the parish office at 440256-1412.
CV Herb Society Field Trip July 21 The Chagrin Valley Herb Society will take a field trip to Kent State Draime Estate Gardens in Warren to have a guided tour of the diverse garden designs and sculptures. Reservations are required and the fee is $10. Meeting time at Bainbridge Library to carpool will be announced. To attend, please email chagrinvalleyherbsociety@gmail.com. To learn more about CVHS, visit chagrinvalleyherbsociety.org.
Protect Geauga Parks July 22, 2 p.m. Protect Geauga Parks will host a Shelter Sound-Off and Geauga Parks birthday celebration at Walter C. Best Preserve, Sunset Shelter, 11620 R avenna Road, Chardon. A short discussion will be facilitated to allow time for all who want to make a comment. Cards will be available to write comments. Get an update on recent statehouse events and the group’s two wins in Columbus. Admission and parking are free; cake and beverages will be provided. Questions? Contact Kathy Hanratty at 440-477-5468. See Town Crier w Page 3
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Pictured, from left, are Mike Carovac, Anthony Balzano, Tim Hatzidakis and Mike Kobella, who comprise the award-winning Kobella Plumbing Heating Cooling team.
Kobella Plumbing Heating Cooling Celebrates 1 Year BY CASSANDRA SHOFAR NEWS@CHESTERLANDNEWS.COM Kobella Plumbing Heating Cooling recently hit its one-year anniversary, causing owner Michael Kobella, Geauga County resident and proud Marine Corps veteran, to reflect on the past 12 months and the “good problem” of handling fast growth. Part of that growth included moving the business headquarters from Newbur y Township to 8281 Euclid Chardon Road, Suite B in Kirtland, which puts them more central to their service area of Lake and Geauga counties as well as the Chagrin Valley, Kobella said. With his entrepreneurial spirit and honed leadership skills, Kobella, who has been in the plumbing and HVAC trades for over 15 years, decided to found Kobella Plumbing Heating Cooling just over a year ago. “Kobella’s goal is to set the gold standard customer experience for home service providers,” he said. “What sets us apart from our competition is the true professionalism and positive attitude of our team members — we are very selective in our hiring and employ only the best of the best. It’s this philosophy of building a first-class team that ensures Kobella Plumbing Heating Cooling realizes the company mission.” Kobella said his staff prides themselves on “delivering the promises bigger home service companies and contractors make, but often don’t keep, such as timeliness, integrity and overall professionalism.” Over the last year, the company has seen a great response from customers, Kobella said.
“We feel appreciative for all the support and positive feedback,” he said. “We have been successful and continue to grow because we’re focused on what’s important — creating relationships with local homeowners and providing amazing service.” As for any challenges Kobella has encountered during his first year in business, he said meeting the needs of a growing customer base comes to mind. “We have realized homeowners are really looking for top-rated contractors like us, who specialize in customer ser vice. Meeting the needs of this growing customer base poses a challenge,” he said. “We have to expand our team and finding that top talent — skilled trade professionals who are background checked and drug-free verified, and who share Kobella’s commitment to excellence — are few and far between.” Reflecting back on any highlights in the past 12 months, Kobella mentioned feeling proud to have earned accreditation by the Better Business Bureau. “Also, we have just recently been named ‘Best of 2017’ award recipients by both HomeAdvisor and Houzz,” he said. “These awards are based on positive reviews earned in quality of work practice, customer service and value.” Kobella particularly enjoys servicing local veterans and first responders and honoring them with discounts on his services, he said. “Participating in local parades and festivals, especially those that honor America’s veterans, is likewise a highlight,” he added. For more information about Kobella Plumbing Heating Cooling, visit ChooseKobella.com or call 440-729-2099.
COMMUNITY MEETINGS Chester Township: July 12, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees, special meeting to host quarterly Geauga Township Association dinner; July 13, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees, special meeting for public hearing on 2018 budget; July 19, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; July 20, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe
Road, unless otherwise noted. Russell Township: July 19, 5:30 p.m., Board of Trustees; Juy 26, 7:30 p.m., Zoning Commission. Meetings are held at the Fire-Rescue Station, 14810 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted. West Geauga BOE: July 24, 7 p.m., regular meeting, BOE community room, 8615 Cedar Road.
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RELIGION Enter the Journey of Faith Those who are interested in becoming Catholic may explore the inquiry sessions that are ongoing now at St. Anselm Church, 12969 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. The process is for anyone who is not baptized, or for those baptized in another faith tradition, as well as adults who have been baptized Catholic and have not celebrated the sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation. For more information or to set up an appointment to talk about the process, call Fr. Steve Spisak or Jean Fitzgerald, 440-7299575. All are welcome. For information about the initiation of unbaptized children above the age of 7, email jeanfitz16@aol.com.
St. Mark Lutheran VBS July 24-28, 9-11:30 a.m. Children ages 3 (potty trained) through those entering fifth grade are welcome to register for “In Mighty Fortress� Vacation Bible School at St. Mark Lutheran Church,
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The flurry over House Bill 218, Expansion of Judicial Duties Over Park Districts, is over for now. The bill now lies dormant in the Ohio House of Representatives as the legislature will be in recess for the summer. In recent months, Judge Grendell has attempted to expand his powersv by writing this legislation. Before there are any more claims or confusion, let’s take a look at what actually are the probate judge’s existing powers with respect to parks. According to the Ohio Legislative Service Commission, there are six references in the Ohio Revised Code to judicial authority and responsibility over parks that were created under Section 1545. The Ohio Revised Code: • Requires the probate judge to appoint successors to a park district board of park commissioners and to appoint additional members to the board if the board votes to
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Passion Play Celebrates 40 Years July 28 & 29, 8 p.m. Cleveland Performing Arts Ministries will celebrate its 40th anniversar y of Tetelestai with two performances at Ss. Robert & William Church in Euclid. The long-running passion play is a stirring musical production about the last week of Jesus’ life. More than 200 alumni cast and crew members from the past 40 years are registered to participate in the summer production. The production is free of charge with seating on a first-come, first-serve basis. Free-will donations are accepted at the conclusion of the production. For more information, call Cleveland Performing Arts Ministries at 440-944-0635.
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July 22, 5-8 p.m. A benefit to raise funds for Happy Tails Cat Sanctuary and celebrate “35 Years of Rescue� will take place at the AmericanCroatian Lodge, 34900 Lakeshore Blvd in Eastlake. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person and will be held at the door. For reservations by July 16, call or text Doreen at 440-759-0076; send an email to HappyTailsCatSanctuary@gmail.com; utilize PayPal at www.HappyTailsCatSanctuary.org; or send a check or money order to Happy Tails Cat Sanctuar y, P.O. Box 581, Chesterland, OH 44026. Tax-deductible donations to the sanctuary can also be mailed or transmitted via PayPal.
It’s a Baby Life Run July 23 LIFE Runners International is sponsoring a 5K/10K LIFE run and 1-mile walk to support Birthright Geauga. The race begins from the Birthright Geauga plaza parking lot located at 209 Center St., Chardon. Contact Birthright Geauga at 440-2869711 or go to itsababy.racedirector.com to register or get sponsorship information.
Golf Outing July 26 The Chesterland Rotary and Chesterland Chamber of Commerce golf outing and bar-
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expand the membership; • Authorizes the probate judge to remove a commissioner because of a filed complaint or the judge’s motion; • Requires the probate court to approve terms of donation of money or property to a board or of trust agreements between the board and a donor • Requires the probate court to approve all sales of land owned by a park district • Requires the probate court to approve annexation of territory into a park district and hold a hearing regarding the annexation; • Authorizes probate court to hear property owner appeals of assessments by a board and review and modify those assessments. That is the extent of judicial authority over parks. Barb Partington Munson Township
becue will be held at St. Denis Golf Club, 10660 Chardon Road, Chardon. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. Cost is $125 per golfer and includes golf, lunch, drinks, barbecue dinner, entry into cash prizes and more. Call Kathy Mrazek, 440-729-7297, to register.
Greens for the Greenhouse Aug. 14 Lyndhurst Lumber will host the first annual Friends of WomenSafe golf outing, “Greens for the Greenhouse� at Fowlers Mill Golf Course, 13095 Rockhaven Road in Chester Township. The scramble begins with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Cost is $100 golfers and includes a light breakfast, driving range privileges, soft drinks and/or beer throughout the day, hole games, 50/50 raffle, prizes, lunch and appetizers at the end of the day. Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information or register, call the Friends of WomenSafe at 440-285-3741 or visit www.fows.info.
HomeGrown Geauga Aug. 19, 5:30-9 p.m. Tickets are now on sale for Geauga Growth Partnership’s fifth annual HomeGrown Geauga fundraising event at ASM International in Russell Township. Tickets are on sale now for $125 per person ($75 tax deductible). To order tickets, call 440-564-1060. All net proceeds benefit GCP’s youth workforce programs
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Career from page 1 “My mom is really into decorating and is quite good at it,� said Brewster. “When I was young, we spent many weekends in furniture stores and at Sherwin-Williams. I loved to redecorate my room and at one point, my mom and I made our own wallpaper shades.� Brewster described how it became a hobby that made sense to develop further as she grew. Both originally from Concord Township, Brewster and her husband resided in Coventry and then Westlake when they were first married. Shortly after their son was born in 2000, Brewster got creative about integrating time for interior design into her life now that she was a stay-at-home mom. “I initially started out working for a lot of moms whom I met at playgroups,� said Brewster. “So it was easy for them to understand if I brought my son in a carrier to the consults.� In 2001, Brewster and her family relocated from Westlake to Munson Township to be closer to her parents and in-laws in Geauga County. Her father had been diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson’s disease several years earlier, so the move enabled Brewster to be in closer proximity to help out her parents in Chardon. “And my mom is a fabulous grandma who has, in turn, helped me out a lot with the kids,� said Brewster. Brewster’s daughter was born in 2005 and the family — husband, Keith; son, Ben; daughter, Chloe; and the family’s West Highland White Terrier, Daisy, who is now 7 — moved to Chardon Township five years later. “Then my business started to snowball through word of mouth and as the kids got older, I could put more time into it,� said Brewster. “It was something I could do and still be here when the bus came in the afternoon. Now that the kids are older, I still prefer the flexible schedule because I want to be here for them.�
Home is Where the Heart is Brewster considers herself a homebody and sees how that fuels her desire for residential clients to be happy in their homes as well. “My home is a very happy place for me so I want other people to love where they live,� she said, referencing her impeccably decorated and maintained Cape Cod house. “I’m very sentimental about design, so if clients have pictures, plates or pottery that have been passed down from generations that they want to display, I work to incorporate those items into the space.� Brewster also values adherence to a budget. “I respect what my clients can afford,� she said. “Here in Geauga County, we are very conscious of what things cost while wanting things to be designed well. I prefer to locate that great find because if we can save money, the client has the flexibility to do more projects down the road.� With residential projects, Brewster does
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everything from staging homes to helping clients rearrange furniture and choose colors to entire remodels complete with floor plans. “I love the function of designing a really well-run space,� said Brewster. “That’s like a puzzle to me and I like the aesthetics of it.� Stewart Landies, vice-president of the general contracting business Residence Artists Inc. in Chardon, said he has worked with Brewster on at least 15 different residential projects in the last few years. “April is my go-to person for decorating and designing advice,� said Landies. “She is an everyday person who is personable and takes the time to listen. And my dad, who started this business in 1973, loves working with her as well.� Chardon resident Lois Myeroff is a client for whom Brewster and Residence Artists have collaborated on kitchen, family room, master bedroom and master bathroom remodels in 2015 and spring of 2017. “April is honestly the best,� said Myeroff. “She’s organized and has a vision, but isn’t pushy at all. She can find a way to make three different things I like work together.� Brewster said she wants her customers to fully experience their options before making a decision. “I have clients sit in bathtubs in the store and my rule for furniture is that both partners come to the store to sit in the couch or chair,� she said. “I’m very tall, but a shorter person sits much differently on furniture than I do.� With a smile, Brewster added one of her clients jokingly refers to her as his marriage counselor. “It’s important that everyone is happy,� she said. “It’s a lot of fun working with different personalities and I often end up becoming friends with my clients.�
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what the building’s architecture and age dictate and the customer’s preference.� Joyce Perrico and her husband, Michael, are Chardon residents and joint owners of the building that houses Square Bistro, among other businesses. “April is so professional and a delight to work with,� said Joyce. “She gets to know your style and has a really good sense of color. I wish we could clone her.� The space for Ubuntu Wellness LLC, a holistic health and wellness services business located on the second floor of the building, also showcases designs by Brewster, who is currently working on the adjacent Perrico-owned building at 201 Main Street, comprising the addition of one-bedroom apartments on the upper level. Brewster served as interior designer for DeJohn Funeral Homes & Celebrations Center in Chester Township, which opened in April 2016. “The DeJohn family had a dream to build a non-traditional funeral home so we designed the interior with a feel that you have walked into someone’s house,� said Brewster. The facility is a place where families can hold a variety of milestone events, including weddings, traditional funeral services and living funerals. “I loved working with April,� said Patty DeJohn, who serves as the bereavement and aftercare specialist for DeJohn Funeral Homes. “She was very open to what we wanted and was so helpful in working with all of the contractors.� Brewster also worked on a complete interior remodel of the Red, Wine & Brew in Chester, which had a grand opening last month. She is coordinating interior design for the store owners’ new restaurant
currently under construction adjacent to the beverage store on Mayfield Road.
Finding a Balance Brewster acknowledged maintaining boundaries between home and work is a challenge known to many who run their businesses from home. “So I’ve trained myself to set limits on my workday and it works well,� she said. Being a mom and wife who has a penchant for aesthetics can have its humorous moments as well. Her son Ben, 17, has asked her exhaustedly if other kids have to wait for their moms at Target while they pick out tissue boxes that specifically match each bathroom of the house. “And at home, whenever my husband Keith gets a new tissue box out and puts it in a bathroom I intended for another bathroom, I switch them out when he’s not looking,� she said. Her daughter, Chloe, 12, on the other hand, enjoyed having a lot of her own input considered for her bedroom redecoration, part of a Christmas gift in 2016. “Chloe will also give me advice on other rooms of the house, too,� said Brewster. “For example, she’ll let me know if she thinks the walls are getting too ‘busy’. Even when she was 2 years old, she would hold paint samples up to the wall in imitation of my work like she was making a decision.�
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Breaking into the Commercial Realm With 20 years and counting of residential interior decorating experience, Brewster ventured into the commercial sector in 2013. “I really like having a mix of residential and commercial work, and every project is different and fun,� said Brewster. Her first commercial project consisted of working with JP Interiors Inc. — a construction company based in Madison — on the complete interior overhaul of the space for Square Bistro, which had its grand opening at 205 Main Street on Chardon Square in March 2014. Currently, Brewster is working with JP Interiors on Square Bistro’s new sushi bar slated to open later in 2017 in the basement directly below the current restaurant. A spiral staircase will be installed on the main floor towards the front of the restaurant to enable customers to access the sushi bar and overflow seating. While Brewster’s projects span from traditional to contemporary, most of her projects can be characterized as transitional in style, which she said has staying power. “Square Bistro is a transitional style,� said Brewster. “The tin ceiling is original, so we went with a metallic paint to keep it true to the structure’s original style. I go with
Protect Yourself from Pizza Bandits Everyone knows Bada Bing Pizza is the best in Chesterland. Owner Bob Piecenski, The Face of Chesterland, has come across an issue due to his wildly delicious pizza. There have been reports of pizza bandits raiding Bada Bing customers. These stealthy and ninja-like marauders shock unsuspecting Bada Bing customers and make off with their pizza. No one gets hurt physically, but the emotional toll of losing out on a dinner of Bada Bing pizza can be devastating. But, as always, Piecenski has a plan. He is now offering Pizza Insurance for $1. That’s right. Anyone who purchases pizza at Bada Bing for take out, can also purchase Pizza Insurance for $1. That means, should you purchase a Pizza Insurance policy and
pizza bandits make off with your pizza before you get home, Piecenski will replace your order for free. It’s a great way to make sure you will make it home with that mouth-watering Bada Bing pizza. It’s a way of buying piece of mind for just $1. Of course you could always order deliver y and make Piecenski have to deal with the pizza bandits, but what fun is that? If any nonprofit group is interested in setting up its own donation day, contact Piecenski at 440-729-9300. Bada Bing is located at 12617 Chillicothe Rd. in the Drug Mart plaza and can also be reached at badabingchester.com or followed on Twitter @BadaBingChester.
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Happy Tails Cat Sanctuary Hosts 35 Years of Rescue Benefit SUBMITTED The non-profit Happy Tails Cat Sanctuar y will celebrate “35 Years of Rescue� with a benefit July 22, 5-8 p.m., at the American-Croatian Lodge, 34900 Lakeshore Blvd. in Eastlake. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. The event is $35 per person and will include dinner and access to a silent auction and raffles. A family-style dinner will be served at 6 p.m. and includes chicken schnitzel, roast beef, pasta primavera, green beans almandine, mashed potatoes, salad, rolls and butter, dessert and coffee, tea and soft drinks. A cash only bar will be available for alcoholic beverages. Reservations are required and due by July 16. Tickets will be held at the door at the event. In 1982, the sanctuary’s late founder, Jeanne Bones (1937-2015) began providing loving (and often life-long) care for abandoned, neglected, abused, and orphaned cats of all ages. The sanctuary is continuing to operate in a mostly cageless, indoor, “nokill� facility (with views of the outdoors for
WIC from page 1 Portage (5 percent) Cuyahoga (3 percent) and Ashtabula (3 percent) counties, she said. Only three individuals from Lake County have utilized the Geauga clinic in the last three months, Sray said. She said the staff at the new clinic includes a dietitian and a part-time employee. The $173,000 federal grant is now going to LCGHD, she said. Last summer, Geauga residents who qualify for WIC could visit offices in Chardon, Middlefield or Bainbridge Township to take care of those items and receive information and education from staffs there. The Middlefield satellite was only open Tuesdays, Sray said. The boards came to the agreement because both county health districts had lost their WIC program directors and started talking in September 2016 about consolidating, she said. “It works out even better now,� Sray said. Although the space in Huntsburg Township is smaller than what the program had in Chardon, she said it hasn’t been a problem and her office has received positive feedback. “It definitely works for us. We are seeing the same amount of people,� Sray said, adding the hours the WIC clinic is open are more regular than before the change. Monday through Thursday, the clinic is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and on the first and third Wednesdays of every month, it is open from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. “It’s a little farther drive for people in Chardon, but (the Huntsburg location) benefits the majority of them,� Sray said. Because the Headstart preschool pro-
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the cats). A separate part of the building is totally fenced in, but gives the cats a safe “outdoor experience.� (The sanctuary is filled to capacity and can’t take in any additional cats.) Happy Tails President Tom Vasko said the sanctuary’s needs are ongoing for cat food, kitty litter, veterinary care, utilities and building maintenance.
gram for underprivileged children is also in the Huntsburg Community Center on state Route 528, clients benefit by combining trips there, she said. Consolidating the two programs doesn’t necessarily save Geauga County money, since the Geauga WIC program was operating for free out of the GCHD offices, she said. Sray said the change occurred quickly, but has worked out. “When the Geauga County Board of Health decided not to operate WIC, this seemed like a good opportunity,� she said. The most recent Geauga County Board of Health minutes available on the board’s website are from April 2016, where it was noted the WIC caseload was 732, had increased 2 percent since March 2016 and there was a possibility new staff would be needed. There is also a reference to new space in the department for the WIC clinic. WIC is a supplemental nutrition program for women (pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding), infants and children up to 5 years old. WIC provides nutrition education, nutritious foods, breastfeeding education and support, according to its website. Timothy Goergen, president of the Geauga County Board of Health, said some Lake County WIC clients were using the Chardon clinic at 470 Center Street because it was more convenient for them and the Huntsburg clinic location is good for clients from both counties. The consolidation did lower some costs for GCHD. “We’re always looking for ways to increase efficiency,� he said, adding there had been plans before changes occurred to
He added, “Volunteers have come to the sanctuary every day, no matter the weather, to feed the cats, scoop litter boxes and to take cats to veterinarians when necessary. No one at Happy Tails receives a salary. It’s a matter of love for, and devotion to, the cats. We have some adoptable cats, but we also have feral and semi-feral cats that many other shelters wouldn’t keep on a long-term basis. Some of our elderly and ‘special needs’ cats are at the Cats’ Inn in Newbury, and we have a number of other cats in foster homes. We are also grateful to the South Euclid Humane Society, because that organization has allowed us to put cats up for adoption in their display cages when they have been available in several pet supplies stores.� Among those in foster care are three blind one-year old cats nicknamed “The 3 Amigos.� They were rescued while still kittens from a trash-strewn lot in East Cleveland. They were ill and splattered with tar. A Happy Tails volunteer took them to a vet for treatment, and they are now generally healthy, but they sometimes require care
for a chronic viral condition in their eyes. They may also need surgery in the future to prevent painful optic nerve deterioration. Vasko remarked, “ They will remain blind, but overall, they are doing well and are lively, affectionate boys. They are available for adoption to folks who want to make a positive difference in their lives.� Reflecting on the past 35 years of cat rescue and care at the Chesterland-based facility, Vasko said, “Jeanne Bones devoted more than three decades of her life to saving and enhancing the lives of an incredible number of cats, and we are grateful that her compassionate legacy lives on at the Happy Tails Cat Sanctuary.� For reservations to the July 22 event, call or text Doreen at 440-759-0076; send an email to HappyTailsCatSanctuary@gmail.com; utilize PayPal at www.HappyTailsCatSanctuary.org; or send a check or money order to Happy Tails Cat Sanctuary, P.O. Box 581, Chesterland, OH 44026. Tax-deductible donations to the sanctuary may also be mailed or transmitted via PayPal.
streamline the Geauga WIC program by closing the satellite offices because they were not getting enough clients to justify the costs. The decrease in the number of Geauga County residents signing up for WIC, from 732 to about 650, is a good trend, not an indication people can’t travel farther distances to make use of the program, Goergen said. “WIC numbers go up when the economy is worse,� he said, adding fewer clients means people are becoming more self-sufficient and don’t need the WIC benefits. If people are upset about changes and aren’t able to take advantage of health department services, they usually let the county know, but there haven’t been any calls, so Goergen said that’s a sign people are okay with the consolidation and the new clinic location. Regarding the lack of minutes from board meetings, Goergen said they are working to update the system so minutes can be more easily uploaded. Just as clients from other counties can come to the Geauga WIC clinic for services and to reload their cards and qualify for services, residents from Geauga can go to offices outside the county, said Geauga County Health Commissioner Bob Weisdack. “WIC is a federal program implemented by the Ohio Department of Health,� he said. Geauga County was receiving a grant of
about $173,000 per year to operate the clinic. If the program required more money, the health department would cover the expenses and be reimbursed through ODH, but it often took a while, he said. When Geauga’s WIC director Peggy Herman resigned last year, the county nursing director oversaw the program for a couple of weeks. “But we really needed a director who knows WIC,� Weisdack said. He requested and received help form the Lake County health district, which sent a director to help fill the gap. Within a few months, it became apparent that a large number of people coming to the Chardon WIC office were from Lake County and hiring someone with the ability to run the program was problematic. “ Tr ying to find a WIC director was extremely difficult,� he said, adding the certification requires hours of training and knowledge of the WIC “lingo� and the department didn’t have enough money to hire a qualified individual. The shift of the WIC program to Lake County was amicable, with the only condition being Lake County retain the Geauga employees. The Huntsburg location may not be ideal, but it was up to Lake County WIC to find a space that fit the parameters, he said. “We are basically out of it unless they ask us for support,� he said.
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Bob Rogish, a member of the Geauga County Planning Commission and chairman of the Geauga County Soil and Water Conservation District board of directors, submits 50 signatures required to get on the ballot for Chester Township trustee in November. Accepting his petition is Jane Zimmermann, Geauga County Board of Elections supervisor, left, and Amy Rogish.
CHESTER GOVERNMENT UPDATE Zoning Resolution Amendment The Chester Township Board of Trustees meeting on June 22 began with a public hearing for Zoning Amendment Z2017-1. Trustee Ken Radtke explained that the State of Ohio passed a medical marijuana law. The Ohio Legislature is working on developing regulations and it was the recommendation of the Geauga County Prosecutor to prohibit the cultivation, processing and retail dispensaries of medical marijuana at this time. Chester Zoning Commission did the research and drafted simple prohibition language. With little input from the public, the public hearing was closed and motion to adopt the amendment was approved by the board and will become part of Chester’s Zoning Resolution.
Road Repairs A resolution of convenience and necessity was approved by the board authorizing the Geauga County Engineer to develop specifications and solicit bids for culvert replacement on Cedar Road. The repair can be performed this year because the bid for asphalt resurfacing was lower than budgeted, freeing up some extra money. Cedar Road is tentatively scheduled for resurfacing in 2018/2019. The board also authorized the Geauga County Prosecutor’s Office to pursue collections against individuals who have had drive pipe replacement work performed by the township, but have not paid for the materials. Labor and equipment are not charged.
Township Healthcare Coverage Trustees approved a letter to health care administrator OPEC-HC informing them of the intention to not renew the township’s policy effective Jan. 1, 2018. The board then approved letters to OPEC-HC, Burnham & Flowers and RL King Agency to pursue health insurance options for the township.
Geauga Township Association Dinner Chester Township is hosting the Geauga County Township Association dinner at Patterson Farms on Mulberry on July 12. A motion to approve a $150 donation to support Chesterfest on Aug. 19 at Parkside Park was also approved. Up to $3,600 was approved for general tree trimming and the removal of two weakened maple trees near the playground because of potential hazards. There was a general discussion regard-
ing township LED lighting evaluation project to include township buildings, Parkside and streetlights. In addition, Electolite provided a proposal to upgrade security lighting and timers at Parkside. No decisions were made.
Town Hall Sign, Flag Pole & Flowers Trustees would like to thank the many individuals and companies involved in the town hall sign and flagpole project, including Electolite, DRY Insurance, Reena Kanner, the Chesterland Lions, McHenry Landscaping, Carl Mastrangelo and Dennis Farmer for their physical and/or financial contributions. A special thanks goes to Dennis Farmer for the construction of the brick monument sign. A dedication ceremony is being planned with further detail forthcoming. The board would also like to thank the West G Kiwanis for its $1,000 donation supporting the flower baskets in and around Parkside and routes 322/306 intersection.
2018 Township Budget On June 26, at a 7 a.m. meeting, the board of trustees met in public with the department heads to review and develop 2018 temporary appropriations. The 2018 total temporar y appropriations are $6,764,706. (General Fund: $771,070; Road/Cemetery: $2,715,750; Fire/EMS: $1,368,500; and Police: $1,879,554.) A public hearing on the budget will be held at 7 p.m. on July 13 at town hall and a review with the Geauga County Budget Commission is scheduled for Aug. 22 at 10:50 a.m. at the county treasurer’s office.
Township Healthcare Coverage Meeting Due to some changes made by township health insurance administrator OPEC-HC and their relationships with their third party administrator Jefferson Health Plan and township insurer Medical Mutual, the board of trustees had a 7 a.m. meeting on June 30. By phone, the board spoke with Megan Toitch, of OPEC-HC, to understand the developing situation and also with Sean Sprouse, of Burnham and Flowers, to gain perspective. The board generally agreed that because of penalty clauses in the contract between Chester and OPEC-HC that no changes to the township health care provider were made and services should remain the same. Contact Ken Radtke at 440-488-7471 or email kradtke@chestertwp.org with any questions. Prepared by Ken Radtke Jr., Trustee
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GEAUGA WEST LIBRARY The Geauga West Library is at 13455 Chillicothe Road. For more information or to register for programs or story times, call 440729-4250 or visit GeaugaLibrary.net.
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Summer Reading Programs
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Sign up for the summer reading program and record the time reading and then turn in a reading log in exchange for tasty and fun prizes. For hours spent reading, teens will have a chance at themed gift baskets. Drawings will be held every two weeks. Adults will have chances for prizes, too. Simply read and then submit an entry ever time a book is finished.
July 13, 7 p.m. Everyone faces the possibility of natural disasters, accidents, power outages or intentional acts to disrupt daily lives. People cannot control the weather or prevent disasters from happening, but there are steps one can take to minimize risks from potential hazards. Presented by experts at UH Geauga Medical Center.
July 26-29 The Geauga West Friends of the Library summer book sale begins July 26 with a members-only preview from 4-6 p.m. Memberships are available at the door. The public sale follows from 6-8:30 p.m. The sale will continue July 27, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; July 28, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and July 29, which is $3 Bag Day, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There are thousands of new and gently
Build a Better World Summer Movie Night Aug. 3, 7 p.m. Enjoy the end of summer with a great movie and popcorn.
July 18, 7 p.m. Learn how to get involved in Habitat for Humanity, a program that brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
WG Soccer Club Celebrates the Fourth of July
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Thanks to the players, parents, coaches, managers and friends who joined the West Geauga Soccer Club for the 2017 Independence Day Parade. The WGSC float took first place in the sports category for the second year in a row.
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Chagrin Valley Women’s Club scholarship recipients are (l to r) Janetta Edwards, David Sprenger, Emily Mason, Elizabeth Schabel, Nicholas Vitello, Garrett Scocos and Erica Adams, Simon Livshits and Sarah Hong. [Not pictured: Jessica Sargent.]
CVWC Scholarship Winners SUBMITTED The Chagrin Valley Women’s Club has awarded ten $1,500 scholarships to the following students: Emily Mason, of Chagrin Falls; Janetta Edwards, of Orange; Erica Adams, Garrett Scocos, Elizabeth Schabel and Nicholas Vitello, all of Kenston: Simon Livshits and Sarah Hong, both of Solon; and
David Sprenger and Jessica Sargent, both of West Geauga. The scholarship recipients were introduced to the club membership at a luncheon at The Hillbrook Club on May 16. Founded in 1930, CVWC began awarding scholarships to qualifying senior students from five area high schools. Scholarships are the main focus of the service club’s fundraising activities.
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Moveable Feast July 21, 7 p.m. Celebrate Ernest Hemingway’s birthday in style with a moveable feast of food, music, and fun at Orchard Hills Park, 11340 Caves Road in Chester Township. Test one’s Hemingway trivia skills for a chance to win a gift basket. Vintage 1920s attire is encouraged.
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OBITUARIES Lana Lee Beucler Lana Lee Beucler, age 75, of Chester Twp. Beloved wife of William P.; loving mother of Suzanne Marie (Tom) Fortuna, Michael W. (Kristy) and Mark L. (Sara); devoted grandmother of Alyssa, Anthony and Aaron Fortuna, Kylie and Rylan Beucler, Adam, Brenna and Ben Beucler; dear daughter of Charles (deceased) and Thelma Lehman; cherished sister of Mary Lynne (John) Miller, Josie Ann (Jeff) Lodermeier
and the late Charles Lehman Jr. and dear aunt and great aunt of many. Family and friends called at Dicicco and Sons Funeral Home, 5975 Mayfield Road, Mayfield Hts., OH 44124 (at Lander Road) on Thursday 1-3 and 5-7 p.m. Funeral Service was at 11 a.m. Friday, July 7, 2017 at Messiah Lutheran Church, 5200 Mayfield Road, Lyndhurst, OH 44124. Interment at Chester Twp. Cemetery, Chesterland. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions to Messiah Lutheran Church (see address above). Online tributes and condolences at www.gattozziandson.com.
POLICE BLOTTER The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Chester Township Police Department June 26 to July 9. In total, the police department handled 207 calls during this 14-day period. ANIMAL PROBLEM June 26 8:28 p.m., Oakwood Lane. Large black bear in the backyard eating from the bird feeders. June 27 5:14 p.m., Arlington Drive. Caller is requesting assistance moving a baby raccoon out of the driveway and into the woods. In front garden bed. July 2 3:05 p.m., Winchester Valley Lane. Big dog showed up at caller’s backyard party. Keeps eating the food off the table. Not aggressive. Dog left prior to arrival. UTL/GOA.
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Chevy Corvette southbound on Caves in excess of 100 mph at 8 p.m. on June 28. Extra patrol email will be sent. Vehicle plate attached to report. FRAUD June 28 7:13 p.m., Mayfield Road. An unknown individual gained access to the caller’s eBay account and made a purchase using the caller’s attached PayPal account. Incident is under investigation. SUSPICIOUS July 2 7:17 a.m., Mayfield Road. White female, black tank top, jean and pink bag. She is stumbling all over the road and taking her top off. July 4 4:11 p.m., Mayfield Road. Reporting a male and female attempting to purchase a firearm. Male did not have current ID. Parties have left. Officer advised. Report taken. July 6 12:12 p.m., Chillicothe Road. Complainant advised yesterday someone “quick changed� the cashier. Officer received information for quick-change theft. Waiting on statements and video. THEFT July 8 3:35 p.m., Sperry Road. Gated driveway on Sper r y wit h Geauga Bowman Archery Shoot. President of the group will meet the officer at the road to let him in. They have had multiple targets stolen. THREATENING June 26 9:58 p.m., Lakewood Drive. Female from West Chester is intoxicated and called saying she is going to come over and burn down my house. Female is the exwife of the caller’s boyfriend. TRAFFIC STOP June 28 10:39 p.m., Mulberry Road. Vehicle traveling directly behind my patrol vehicle was consistently flashing his high beams. A traffic stop was made on the vehicle and the operator stated it was a brand new car and he could not figure out why the high beams kept actuating. No other issues were observed. WEAPONS OFFENSE July 8 1:33 p.m., Mayfield Road. Someone left a gun in the CVS bathroom. Gun is still in there. Someone standing guard at the door so no one enters. Male called to advise he is the gun owner. He was in the store and retrieved his weapon. Waiting for the officers to arrive.
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Chamber Members Network at BadaBing Pizza
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The Chesterland Chamber of Commerce held its monthly networking event at BadaBing Pizza June 29.
JFS to Distribute School Supplies SUBMITTED Now in its 11th year, Geauga County Job and Family Services is sponsoring Help Me Learn Day, a school supply distribution program for low-income children and foster children in Geauga County. All of the supplies distributed come solely from community donations. According to an article published by CNBC in July of 2016, parents of elementary school students could expect to spend $659, parents of middle school students could expect to spend $957 and parents of a high school student could expect to spend more than $1,498. Help Me Learn Day will be held Aug. 8 at Geauga County Job and Family Services, 12480 Ravenwood Drive in Chardon. A second Help Me Learn Day will be held Aug. 10 at Chagrin Falls Park Community Center, 7060 Woodland Ave. in Chagrin Falls. Families must preregister and demonstrate a financial need to qualify. Children and parents select their supplies with the assistance of volunteers. In addition to offering school supplies,
GCJFS is partnering with Morning Star Friends Church, LaBarberia Institute of Hair and Marci Mondello-King, of Marci’s Hair on the Square, to provide school clothing and haircuts for children. The Back to School Clothes Closet and Cuts for Kids will provide eligible families with an opportunity to “shop” for new and gently used clothes for the upcoming school year. LaBarberia Institute of Hair and Marci Mondello-King, of Marci’s Hair on the Square, will provide haircuts. Both events will be held Aug. 8 at Morning Star Friends Church, 12550 Ravenna Road in Chardon. Vouchers from JFS are required to participate. For more information on the event or on making a donation, volunteering to set up or pass out supplies or, call Sara Shininger at 440-285-9141, ext. 1263. Monetary donations are tax deductible and will be used to purchase supplies. Checks may be made payable to “Special Services of Geauga Co.” and mailed to Geauga County Job and Family Services, 12480 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, OH 44024.
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SENIOR NEWS & EVENTS Senior Center Speaker Series July 14, 11 a.m. Stephanie Yeaglin, from the Hospice of the Western Reserve, presents “Wellness through the Senses and the Power of Meditation� at the West Geauga Senior Center. Gain an understanding of the five senses, use practical advice regarding the five senses to provide a sense of wellbeing and understand the impact of daily stressors and the ability to combat stressors through wellness methods.
Dessert and beverage will be provided. The Geauga Strings from the Chardon Senior Center will entertain with their dulcimers. On Sept. 25-27, the group will visit the Noah’s Ark Encounter in Kentucky, the Creation Museum, the Newport Aquarium, the American Sign Museum and more. Also included is two nights at the Rising Star Casino. Cost is $312 per person (non-members $321). Call Nancy for reservations, 440729-9684.
Concert in the Pavilion Parkinson’s Psychosis Discussion July 18, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Dr. Benjamin Walter, medical director, Deep Brain Stimulation Program, UH Cleveland Medical Center, will speak about Parkinson’s psychosis at the Parkinson’s support group meeting at the Chardon Senior Center. He will address the non-motor symptoms which may be more unexpected and can cause people to experience hallucinations or delusions. Light refreshments will be served. Call the Chardon Senior Center, 440-2792131, to reserve a spot.
Young of Heart July 21, noon St. Anselm Young of Heart will meet at the parish center. Bring a brown bag lunch.
July 25, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Join for a free evening concert, featuring Joey Tomsick and the Shotski’s in the garden and pavilion at the Chardon Senior Center. Bring a lawn chair and picnic dinner.
West Geauga Senior Center 12650 West Geauga Plaza, Unit #4, Chester, 440-729-2782. • Poll Working: July 19, 11 a.m. Geauga County Board of Elections will present how to become a local poll worker during election season. • The Pros of H20: July 21, 11 a.m. Carol, of Heinen’s Health & Wellness, will discuss the health benefits of water and how to make fruit-infused water. Come dressed in a tropical shirt, lei, sunglasses, fun hat or Hawaiian jewelry and receive a prize.
CAMPUS CHATTER Jacob Michael Novak, of Chester Township, was named to the dean’s list at Juniata College. A junior studying media writing and production, he is the son of Gary and Cairn Novak.
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Chloe Martin, of Chester Township, was named to the dean’s list at Chatham University Falk School of Sustainability & Environment for the spring term. At Grove City College for the spring semester: Sarah Miller, a psychology major, has been named to the dean’s list with distinction. A 2015 home school graduate, she is the daughter of Duane and Susan Miller, of Chester Township. Emily El Sanadi, an economics major, has been named to the dean’s list with distinction. A 2013 home school graduate, she is the daughter of Laurie Geho, of Russell Township. Faith Menefee, a preK-4 elementary education major, has been named to the dean’s list with high distinction. Faith is a 2015 home school graduate and is the daughter of M. Terrell and Amy Menefee, of Russell Township.
Miriam McCarty, of Chester Township, was named to the dean’s list at Capital University for the spring semester. Also at Capital University, Joshua Egan, of Chester Township, was named to the president’s list and graduated with a bachelor of arts degree. Toni Lima, of Russell Township; and Tera Tanski, of Chester Township, were named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Youngstown State University. Amanda Short, of Chester Township, was recently inducted into the Wheaton College Scholastic Honor Society. Local students named to the dean’s list include at Miami University are: Chaz Glick and Neil Johnson, both of Russell Township; and Thomas Ritz and Bianca Medancic, both of Chester Township. Gabrielle Knauer, of Russell Township, was named to Baldwin Wallace University’s dean’s list for the spring semester. A graduate of Notre DameCathedral Latin, she is majoring in early childhood education.
Clayton Holizna, of Russell Township, earned a bachelor of science in biology from Loyola University Maryland at commencement exercises held May 20
Mary Drockton, of Chester Township, was named to the president’s list at University of Akron for the spring semester.
Christopher Zannetti and Opal Contizano, of Chester Township; and Hallie Fritzsche, of Russell Township, made the University of Dayton’s dean’s list for the spring semester.
Rachel Cannata Alexandria Elghanayan and Austin Wright, all of Chester Township; and Michael McGroarty, of Russell Township, were named to the dean’s list at University of Akron for the spring semester.
Maura Dempsey, of Chester Township, received a bachelor’s degree from University of Dayton during the spring commencement ceremony.
Callaway Slusarz, of Chester Township, were named to the dean’s list at Wittenberg University for the spring semester.
Catherine Massiello, of Chester Township, graduated cum laude from Baldwin Wallace University with a bachelor of music education in music education.
Christopher Doles, Bethany Kovacic, Stephanie Raudenbush, Thomas Ritz and Alyssa Ruben, all of Chester Township, received degrees at Miami University during spring commencement exercises.
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1991 Cadillac Coupe Deville, Limited Triple Black edition, 92,000 miles, $9,000. Call 440688-4226.
VENDORS: St Mark's Lutheran Church in Chesterland will hold an indoor rummage sale on Sept 8 - 9, Vendors are wanted, call Edie at 440-667-5996 or the church office at 440-729-1668, at 11900 Chillicothe Rd, Chesterland.
2007 burgandy Taurus, good condition, 145K, justed passed E-Check, good condition, new pads, oil filter, 5/32 on tires, $1050/OBO, call 440-548-5801.
MOTORCYCLES 2007 Honda Shadow 600, 12,000 miles, saddle bags, windsheild, battery charger, new battery, runs great, excellent cond, $2,900 OBO, call 440-286-3295.
FOR RENT PARTY TENT: 20�x40� holds 80 people, perfect for graduation parties and weddings. Chesterland Rotary Club will deliver and set up. Proceeds used for scholarships at West G, $225! Add a sound system to the party, $150 additional. Call Fred Nevar 440-729-2717.
BOATS
FOR SALE Daylilies - over 450 varieties, $4-$8 per large clump. Call 440-543-9303 or 440-570-1377 Auburn.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
Woods Brush Hog for sale, 5-foot, good condition, very light use, $650, Call Karl in Newbury 440-812-3392.
Business Opportunity
Mower for sale: Swisher 60� Trail Mower, 13.5hp Briggs & Stratton Engine, spare belt & blades, $900 or Best Offer. Call 216-9062314.
216-409-4153
FOR E PARTY CENTER & LEAS RESTAURANT 9270 Chillicothe Road in Kirtland Turn-key Operation! Fully equipped and furnished
440-256-6339
Low Cost Entr y!
Old steel beer cans wanted, cash paid for singles or collections. Call or text Steve 440785-4245. 2009 Featherlite 2-horse stock combo horse trailer, rubber mats, 16� tires, lightly used, ex cond, all aluminum $9,500, call 440-6697666 Parkman. Battery-operated mower with 2 batteries, runs well, only used two seasons. Call 440834-8416. 5.5� Cherry crown molding at $4 per foot, 100 foot minimum, call 440-221-0649. Dry wall stilts EZ Stride adjustable 24�-40� $100, Bakers scaffold 32�x8 feet $150, compound bow $150, call 440-286-1233.
Offering special discounts for interior and exterior painting and staining this season. 18 years experience. Professional and insured. Call Dan, 440-342-4552. John’s Plumbing: Affordable and reliable. Water heaters, toilets, faucets, drain cleaning, gas lines, sump pumps, well tanks. 440-285-0800. 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.
WANTED TO BUY Old wooden fishing lures, wooden duck decoys, old steel traps (mouse to bear). Call Lee, 440-313-8331.
REAL ESTATE
1996 Sea Ray S-16 Raydor Jet Boat, good condition, dependable Mercury engine, biminy and cover included, extra trailer tire, $4,800. Call 440-785-9519.
Prime Location - General Store Located in Chesterland
Ceiling Fan with light, 4 years old, brushed nickel, blades 17 in. long, $30. Call 440-286-4772.
Hydraulic hoist for small truck (great for lifting logs) only $225, call 440-968-3633. Brown Eggs from range chickens, no antibiotics, no hormones, 13137 Route 608, used egg cartons always appreciated, God Bless, 440-636-5747.
Thompson Twp: one acre lot, scenic, gently sloped, wooded, very quiet side street, $15,900. Call 440-298-0708. LOT FOR SALE, NEWBURY. 3 wooded, buildable acre lot. Very scenic! $44,900 Call 440-289-0708.
SERVICES Joe Eicher: doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses. We do most anything. Call between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. 440-813-4272. No answer, leave message. Will remove small tree stumps, $40 each, call Robert 440-286-5065.
Place your classified ad today 440-729-7667 or ads@chesterlandnews.com $10 for first 20 words, plus 25¢ each additional word
HELP WANTED OUTDOOR LABORERS: Landscape, and construction, and lawn maintenance foremen and laborers wanted, Chesterland area, call 440-729-3779.
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GARAGE & ESTATE SALES GRANDMA’S Costume Jewelry Compacts • Perfume Linens • Knickknacks
GREAT DEALS!
GRANDPA’S Toys • Trains Coins • Bottles Fishing Lures
ALSO BUYING:
Misc. Collections and Estates
CHESTERLAND: July 13-16 from 9a-6p, WoW! Euclid Beach bench, enamel metal top table circa 1920, vintage clothing, Yardman mower, brass lamps, foal blanket, old drafting table, coffee table, books, bedding, all the usual plus many suprises, if you don’t see it - just ask! Corner of Cedar Crest/Birdland. CHESTERLAND: 7/14 – 7/16 from 9a-5p, furniture, small appliances, yard equipment, tools, auto repair tools, Christmas dÊcor, glassware, antiques, toys, books/magazines, collectibles, at 12595 Caves Rd.
CHESTERLAND Moving sale: 53 years of collections, July 13-15, 8am till 3pm, household items, tools, electronics, furniture, clothing, Christmas dĂŠcor, linens, antiques, depression glass, blue mason jars at 12892 Kenyon Dr. CHESTERLAND: 7/15 from 9a-5p, and 7/16 from 10a-4p, electronics, horse supplies, English tack, Bowflex Ultimate, lawn and garden equipment, tools, furniture, glassware, collectibles, toys, everything must GO! at 11783 Lyman Rd. CHESTERLAND: Thurs July 13 through Sat July 15 from 9a-3p, lots of household, baby, and kid items at 12920 Wellswood Trail.
CHESTERLAND: Multi-family Sale, Thurs 7/13 and Fri 7/14 from 10a-5p, home decor, furniture, clothing, rototiller and other lawn equipment, collectibles, teaching and art supplies at 13385 Cedar Acres Dr. EAST CLARIDON: July 15 and July 22, from 7a-2p, household & outdoor items, crafts, office supplies, bedroom set, dining room table, baseboard heaters, bike, etc. at 12180 Old State Rd (RT 608). 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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12635 Woodside Dr., Chesterland $199,900 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.
7945 Arlington Dr., Chesterland $399,900
11455 Rust Dr., Chesterland $394,900
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!
Secluded mini estate on over six private acres situated on cul-de-sac. Large gourmet eat-in kitchen with granite counters and loads of cabinet space! Four large bedrooms and four full baths! Office/den on first floor! Sunroom overlooking private backyard. Trex deck, new roof and load of many updates throughout! Finished walkout lower level!
Call Laura 440-463-7531 for your private tour “I Sell Homes Other Realtors Can’t!�
8571 Carmichael Dr., Chesterland $219,900 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.
Angelo Marrali HOMES OF DISTINCTION SPECIALIST Sales Partner to John DeSantis, 10 Million Dollar Plus Producer
LD SO 440-525-3718 / 440-974-7846 8130 Belle Vernon Road, Russell $390,000 * Lake Views
12971 Sperry Road, Chesterland $499,900 * 1st & 2nd Floor Master
angelomarrali@howardhanna.com
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SERVICE DIRECTORY Home Care
Need someone to come to your home to care for your loved one? Shopping, light housework, cooking? Please call 440-749-2202 Mary Ann (retired from Cleveland Clinic health care)
Patios • Driveways • Walks • Steps Garage Floors • Masonry Work FREE ESTIMATES
440-669-7569
RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL Repair, replace or new: steps, pads, garage floors, chimneys, retaining walls.
Free estimates. Insured, family business.
440-650-6738
SENIOR DISCOUNTS
BRICK, BLOCK & CONCRETE
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