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CHESTERLAND NEWS Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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Obituaries pages 4-5
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Community Meetings SHERRY GAVANDITTI/KMG
A six-member panel gave a presentation on keeping children safe from child pornography, grooming, abduction and sextortion in Berkshire Schools’ auditorium Nov. 13. They were, from left, Scott Christopher, of the Geauga County Prosecutor’s Office Child Advocacy Center; Don Seamon, detective with the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office; Jennie Canganelli, a prevention specialist with ESC of Northeast Ohio; Holly Jacobson, prevention consultant with of Northeast Ohio; Tracy Jordan, victim advocate with the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office; and Karen Lackey, wellness coordinator with ESC of Northeast Ohio.
Think B4 You Send: Parents Warned, Educated Of Sexual Predators’ Tactics to Harm Children By Sherry Gavanditti editor@karlovecmedia.com
Dozens of parents wore concerned and mortified expressions while attending a panel educational discussion in Berkshire Schools’ auditorium Nov. 13. Hearing heart-wrenching, terrifying true stories about the extent to which sexual predators have gone
to find a child victim to taunt, hurt, kidnap or even murder, attendees learned that even their kid’s own peers could take advantage of one intimate post made in haste on social media or in texts that could be life-changing — or life-ending. “Young people don’t think it can happen to them,” said Holly Jacobson, prevention consultant for the Educational Service Center of
Northeast Ohio and one of six panel members at Monday’s event in Burton Township. But, predators have fine-tuned the art of pretending to be other people, peers or new friends, she warned those in the audience, adding parents have to be smarter by taking control of their children’s phones, social media and whereabouts.
Nearly 18,000 children were reported missing in Ohio each year for the past decade, according to the Ohio Attorney General’s Office. Monday’s presentation, titled, “Yeah, it happens here: Child pornography, grooming, abduction and sextortion,” provided proactive tips for parents to keep their children safe. See Safety • Page 6
Home Energy Assistance Available for Geaugans Submitted The Ohio Department of Development and Geauga County Job and Family Services remind Geauga County residents that assistance is available to help with their home energy bills. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps Ohioans at or below 175% of the federal poverty guidelines pay their heating bills. In addition to HEAP, Ohioans who are threatened with disconnec-
tion, have been disconnected from their utility service, transferring service, establishing new services, at or below 25% bulk fuel may be eligible for the HEAP Winter Crisis Program, which is available through March 31, 2024. Geauga residents may apply for the Winter Crisis Program (WCP) through Geauga County Job and Family Services by calling 440-2851299. Application for the WCP is by telephone interview only.
Ohioans can visit energyhelp. ohio.gov to apply for the HEAP program online, download a copy of the application or find contact information for a local Energy Assistance Provider. Individuals will need to have copies of the following documents to include with their application: • Most recent utility bills • A list of all household members, birthdates, and Social Security numbers
• Proof of income for the past 30 days for all household members • Proof of Citizenship or legal residency for all household members • Proof of disability, if applicable HEAP benefits are applied to an individual’s energy bill after Jan. 1. If you need immediate assistance with your energy bills, contact Geauga County Job and Family Services, 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite 150, Munson Township, atxs 440-285-9141.
Listed are upcoming public meetings and executive sessions for November and December. These meeting notices are NOT legal notices. Chester Township: Nov. 30, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees; Dec. 6, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; Dec. 11, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; Dec. 14, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees; Dec 20, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; Dec. 28, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted. Russell Township: Dec. 4, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; Dec. 7, 2 p.m., Board of Trustees; Dec. 21, 6 p.m., Board of Trustees; Dec. 27, 6 p.m., Zoning Commission. All meetings are held at Russell Town Hall, 14890 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted. West Geauga BOE: Dec. 18, 7 p.m., regular meeting. All meetings are held at the BOE Community Room, 8615 Cedar Road, unless otherwise noted.
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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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Town Crier WGEF Thanksgiving Breakfast
Nov. 23, 7:30-11 a.m. The West Geauga Educational Foundation’s annual Thanksgiving Day breakfast at the Chesterland McDonald’s returns after three years. Enjoy a warm holiday breakfast of pancakes, sausage and beverages for only $7. Dine in or take out. Proceeds fund WGEF’s grant program. Visit WGEF.org for more information.
Kiwanis Christmas Tree Sales
The West Geauga Kiwanis Club’s annual Christmas Tree fundraiser sale begins at 9 a.m. Nov. 24 and runs until 8 p.m. at Chester Square Plaza, opposite Drug Mart in Chester Township. Sales continue weekends, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and weekdays, 4-8 p.m. until all the trees are sold. All profits earned are donated back to the community. Kiwanis and Santa will be collecting food items for Geauga Veterans Food Pantry on Dec. 2. Visit wgkiwanis.org for more information.
Food Pantry Open
Nov. 24, 10 a.m. to noon The food pantry at the Chester Christian Center church is open to anyone community in need of food. One does not need to be a member of the church to attend. The church is located at 11815 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.
Free Community Dinner
Nov. 24, 5-6:30 p.m. Mayfield United Methodist Church is hosting dinner at the church located at 7747 Mayfield Road in Chester Township. Carryout is available.
Lions Club Meeting
Nov. 28, 7-8 p.m. Chesterland Lions Club holds meetings the second and fourth Tuesdays of every month at the Lions Shed located on the east side of the West Geauga Board of Education building. The club always welcomes new members.
Dorothy’s Porch Giveaway
Nov. 30 and Dec.1, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dorothy’s Porch, a free community giveaway of clothing for the family, toys, books, stuffed animals, household items, holiday decorations, bedding and pillows, will be held at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road in Chardon.
Breakfast with Santa
Dec. 2, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Geauga West Rotary Club is hosting its annual Breakfast with Santa at the West Geauga High School cafeteria. The all-youcan-eat pancake and sausage breakfast is $8 per person and free for children 1 year and younger. Meet Rudolph and Santa Claus. Take photos with Santa and enjoy festive music and games. Proceeds support Rotary community projects and local activities.
FGP Explorers Series
Dec. 2, 10 a.m. to noon Join Foundation for Geauga Parks to explore the trails at Sunnybrook Preserve, 12474 Heath Road, Chester Township. For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.
GOP Christmas Party
West Geauga Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the first annual Festival of Trees in front of Chester Township Town Hall. Decorating begins on Nov. 25. The lighting ceremony is at 6 p.m. Dec. 2. Tree sponsorships are available. Visit wgchamber.com.
Dec. 2, 6-9 p.m. The Geauga County Republican Party will host their annual Christmas party at the Chagrin Valley Athletic Club in Bainbridge Township. The event includes appetizers, buffet dinner and silent auction. Donations for the auction are welcome. Reservations are required by Nov. 26 by calling 440-256-6199. For information and to pay online, visit www.GeaugaGOP.com.
Christmas Craft Fair
Geauga Skywatchers Club
Festival of Trees
Nov. 25, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Support Small Business Saturday by attending the Christmas Craft Fair at New Promise Church, 8671 Euclid-Chardon Road in Kirtland.
Chesterland Winterfest
Nov. 25, 5:30 p.m. Geauga West Rotary Club sponsors Chesterland Winterfest at the Chester Township gazebo located at the corner of Mayfield and Chillicothe roads. Join neighbors to light the township park and sing in the holidays. Enjoy free hot chocolate, cider, popcorn and seasonal music.
Dec. 4, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join Geauga Skywatchers Club for “Make a Sun Projector” at the Middlefield Public Library. Make a device to safely project a magnified image of the sun in preparation for the total solar eclipse in April. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net to register.
GGP Holiday Networking Event
Dec. 5, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Geauga Growth Partnership will host its annual holiday member networking event at ISSQUARED Technology Center, 100 7th Ave in Chardon. Call 440-564-1060 or email info@geaugagrowth.com to register.
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Chester Government Update The Chester Township Board of Trustees meeting on Oct. 5 began with a discussion about the possibility of the United States Congress renaming the Chesterland Post Office for fallen Marine Sgt. Kyle Weneinger. The recent reevaluation of properties conducted by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office has real significant appreciation in residential property values. Chairman Richter recognized that the new 1.5-mil police levy on the ballot this fall would result in more revenue than requested. After discussion and by unanimous vote, trustees agreed that should the new levy pass, the township will immediately stop collecting the current 0.5mil police levy due to expire in two years. During public comments, a resident requested improvements to the bocci courts for a better quality of play, and the board agreed to address the matter. Next, Geauga West Rotary Club members Bob Voss and Bob Potocar requested funding to help support and improve the holiday lighting display the club has been managing at Parkside Park for many years. The board approved up to $2,000 to support the worthy cause. Voss also noted that Breakfast with Santa will be Dec. 2 at West Geauga High School. Township Administrator Mark Purchase
gave an update with Larsen Architects and the road department garage. The garage was built in the 1940s and is in bad shape. Funds in the amount of $3,500 were approved for Larsen Architects to determine if the building is salvageable and if a metal roof could be placed on the existing structure. The policy dealing with concrete aprons on roads where asphalt resurfacing was performed was revised. A variety of excess road department equipment, including a tire dolly, toolboxes, berm box and scrap 2007 dump truck, were approved for auction on GovDeals.com. A new rotary head in the amount of $70,200 was approved for use for the tractor that does roadside ditch mowing. In other board actions, $7,500 was approved to replace the exterior doors at town hall to meet commercial and fire code requirements. Through a grant from the Cleveland Foundation, the township was able to purchase new bleachers and trustees thanked Joe Fornaro for assembling them. The township has moved to paying some bills online, which will make things internally more efficient. Submitted by Ken Radtke Jr., Chester Township Trustee
Mrs. Claus and Santa’s Elves Visit
Dec. 3, noon Mrs. Claus and Santa’s elves will be in the restored 1842 Tanner House at the Chesterland Historical Village, where holiday festivi- Chesterland Historical Village ties begin at noon. There is no charge. The elves will help children write letters to Santa and Mrs. Claus will deliver them to the North Pole. Guests will enjoy storytime with the puppets, a make-and-take Christmas ornament, a singalong and hot chocolate and sugar cookies. The holiday gift shoppe will be open. Begin the holiday season at the Historical Village, located on the corner of Caves and Mayfield roads. All the vintage buildings representing the 1800s will be open for tours.
Arts and Entertainment Fairmount Speaker Series
Dec. 3, 3-4 p.m. Fairmount Center for the Arts continues its “Pull Back the Curtain” speaker series with “Everything I Know About Life I Learned from Musicals” at the center located at 8400 Fairmount Road in Russell Township.
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Hear from Bill Rudman, founder of The Musical Theater Project, who has spent most of his life exploring this American art form. Light refreshments will be served. Advance reservations are recommended for the free lectures by calling 440-338-3171 or visiting fairmountcenter.org.
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New Comic Book Store Opens In Chester Staff Report After gaining traction through online sales for over a decade, BamPowComics & Collectibles is opening a brick-andmortar location in Chester Township. The comic book store, founded in 2012, is having a grand opening celebration Black Friday at its new location, 8228 Mayfield Road, Suite 2B. “We are giving a free comic to the first 50 customers to walk through the door,” said owner Robert Juneja. “Bring the kids out. There will be a sale on toys, actions figures and game. Doors open at noon. Also, we will be open on Saturday. We look forward to seeing you here.” Since its inception, the company operated on Ebay and has done several shows nationwide, with its core business in the Golden/Silver Age Era comic books, collectible toys and memorabilia, Juneja said. “We cater to all walks of life and love what we do,” he said. “We also buy/sell and trade collectibles and comics. If you are in need of any more information please don’t hesitate to ask.” Store hours are Wednesday through Saturday, 12-6 p.m., closed on Monday, Tuesday and Sunday. For more information, visit www.bampowcomics.org or call 440-479-7876.
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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
Obituaries Ramon Virgil Battles
Christmas tree farmer, biology teacher and lifelong resident of Chester Township, Ramon Virgil Battles, passed away on Nov. 2, 2023, at the age of 92. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Jane; daughter, Amy (David Payne); son, Alexander (Alexis); and brother, Glenn (Carol). He is preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Mattie Battles; and sister, Cora Belle Battles. Ramon was born on his parents’ farm on Mulberry Road in Chester Township on Jan. 12, 1931. As a child, Ramon joined his father delivering eggs throughout greater Cleveland, and often walked “cross lots” to Chester School. He was a 10-year 4-H member and served on the Junior Fair Board. Ramon was a proud member of the Chester School graduating class of 1950, who continued to gather regularly six decades after graduation. At school, “Hawkeye,” as he was called, played three sports, including center for the football team. Battles attended The Ohio State University, from 1950-54, where he worked in the “meat lab” (butchering meat for the dorms on campus), completed the school’s Army ROTC program, and began a lifelong passion for attending Buckeyes football games. After graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Dairy Science, Battles served as a First
Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Signal Corps stationed in Pirmasens, Germany, where he installed telephone lines in Germany and France. Upon returning home, Ramon built a house on his parents’ property that he would live in for the rest of his life, doing much of the construction himself. He attended Kent State University, on the G.I. Bill, where he earned a Master of Education and his teaching certificate. He taught chemistry and biology at Cardinal High School from 1963-66. After leaving Cardinal to teach in Chagrin Falls, he received an invitation to a party arranged by his former students for him to meet a new teacher who had arrived at Cardinal after his departure. That night, he met Jane, the love of his life. The pair soon married, and Battles would forever refer to this group of students as “The Trappers!” Battles taught Biology at Chagrin Falls High School for over 20 years before his retirement in 1989. His classes brought students outdoors to study wildlife via “eco plots,” nature hikes and creek walks, where he would encourage “shore birds” to get their feet wet as they collected stream samples to study. A highlight for his seniors was the annual three-day immersive trip to Cook Forest State Park in Pennsylvania or Hocking Hills State Park in Ohio. Battles planted his first blue spruces, scotch pines and white pines on his 35-acre farm in the late 1970s. Over the years, area families would make it an annual tradition to visit Tower-N-Pines farm to cut their own Christmas tree.
A second-generation member of the American Tree Farm System, Battles was active in the Ohio Christmas Tree Growers Association, which added him to their Board of Directors and, eventually, its Hall of Fame in 2015. Throughout his life, Battles delighted in nature walks, gardening, birding and tree and flower identification. He shared this enthusiasm for nature with his family, taking them on cross-country camping trips to America’s National Parks, and helping to lead his son’s Indian Guides group and 4-H Ecology club. After retirement, Ramon and Jane enjoyed spending time on Jekyll Island, Ga., and birding at Magee Marsh in Maumee Bay, Ohio. Battles was also an avid fan of Western movies, historical fiction, Cleveland and Ohio State sports teams, and level one sudoku puzzles in the newspaper. Friends and family will remember him as a genuinely kind person with a perpetual smile and a sharp wit who was always willing to lend a hand. A Celebration of Life will be held at Orchard Hills Center, 11414 Caves Road, Chesterland, on Nov. 29, 2023, from 12-3 p.m. Memories of Ramon will be shared at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Ramon’s name may be made to Friends of Magee Marsh, P.O. Box 92, Port Clinton, OH 43452. Notices should be sent in writing to: Geauga County Maple Leaf, P.O. Box 1166, Chardon, OH, 44024-5166 or emailed to editor@karlovecmedia.com.
Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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Obituaries Timothy L. Mekota
Timothy L. Mekota, age 61, beloved husband of 29 years of the late Cathy (nee Short); loving father of Gus and Hannah; devoted brother of Mark (Mary), Gregory (Jennifer) and the late Michael; loving son of Patricia (nee Wickley) and the late Michael; cherished uncle of Christopher (Kristen), Joshua, Ryan (Diana), Angelina and Amanda; dearest great uncle of Ava, Grace, Evelyn, Noah, Emil, Lucian and Israel. Timothy was born on July 30, 1962, in Cleveland. Strong in his faith, he has been an active parishioner of St. Helen Catholic Church, in Newbury Township, since a young age. There, he attended elementary school, served as an Alter Boy and was a member of the St. Helen Unicycle Drill Team. Tim played on several sports teams throughout his school tenure but is best known for his time wrestling. After graduating from Newbury High School, in 1980, Tim went on to study Culinary Arts in Washington, D.C., and worked as a chef on the Mississippi Queen. On May 1, 1992, Tim married his beloved wife, Cathy, and together they built a family. Tim enjoyed teaching his children to box and the skills of cooking. He loved spending Halloween watching scary movies while eating lots of candy. He was there for his children and family in the greatest capacity he could be. To say he was kind would be an understatement. Tim had a heart of gold and he selflessly gave himself to others. He was constantly doing things for others and giving in any way he could. On Nov. 5, 2023, Tim passed away leaving an everlasting legacy of love and devotion. Contributions may be made in memory of Tim to St. Helen Tuition Assistance. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Timothy on Dec. 1, 2023, from 9:30-10 a.m., at St. Helen Catholic
Church, 12060 Kinsman Road, Newbury. A Mass of Christian Burial will immediately follow at 10 a.m. Burial following at All Souls Cemetery. Online obituary, guestbook, and order flowers at www.DeJohnCares.com.
Michael Alan Berger
Michael “Mike” Alan Berger, age 76, of Chester Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023. Mike was the son of the late Martin and Lillian Berger, and was born Jan. 2, 1947. Mike is remembered by his loving wife of 38 years, Karen; children, Kristen, Jason and Jeremy; brother, Ronald (Jean); cousin, Eric (Rhonda) Bergson; and many friends. Mike had a successful career as an insurance agent for several firms. After retirement, he enjoyed archery, fishing and writing novels. For many years, he was a member of the Writers Group at the Geauga County Public Library in Chardon. In his younger years, Mike studied to be an artist and was overjoyed to return to his art later in life. He was an excellent cook and never shied away from trying something new. He spent a lot of time with his family and friends. Mike was enthusiastic about life and brought so much joy to those around him. He will be dearly missed. A gathering of family and friends and memorial service were held at Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, on Nov. 12, 2023. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, please make charitable donation in Mike’s memory to Geauga County Public Library, 12701 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, OH 44024.
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from page 1 The other five panel members were Geauga County Sheriff’s Office Det. Don Seamon and victim advocate Tracy Jordan; Scott Christopher, of the Geauga County Prosecutor’s Office’s Child Advocacy Center; as well as Jennie Canganelli, prevention specialist; and Karen Lackey, wellness coordinator — from the ESC of Northeast Ohio. Parents learned how to detect sources of contact used by potential predators, how to protect their loved ones from exposure to online pornography and how to identify dangerous phone and computer gaming and social media applications predators use to pull children and young adults into scenarios that have often ended in abduction, rape, suicide or murder. Not everyone is who they claim to be, Jordan said, recounting a story of a 41-yearold predator who focused on young male juveniles. He worked at a juvenile group home and was found with more than 1,300 pornographic videos and images of children. Another vulnerable victim’s terror began through social media when a predator used a Twitter account to trick and entice her to cut herself, getting her address by telling her he would send her razor blades so she could record her self-harm on video for him, Jordan said, adding he abducted her, took her to Texas and locked her in a shed for four days, where she was finally rescued by law enforcement. What started as an innocent desire for friendship with a stranger ended with the victim being abducted, raped and beaten. The victim would have likely been murdered had she not been found in time, Jordan said. Sending a predator just one photo can ruin a child’s life, Christopher said. “Beware of Snapchat, their servers keep pictures. They don’t go away,” he said, adding predators can also take a real-time screen shot during online encounters, recommending parents keep a tighter rein on usage and content, suggesting younger kids be forbidden to use their phones in private. “You have to control the content. Have rules,” he emphasized. Parents were warned to stay alert and check their kid’s phones regularly, demand transparency and to educate children about the dangers of predators while ensuring they feel safe and secure to tell a trusted adult what is happening to them. Jacobson recommended parents not post information about their children’s whereabouts or curricular activities on social media. Predators can build a profile of their intended victims from these seemingly inno-
cent posts that identify location information. The idea of “stranger danger” has lost its impact and children are more comfortable meeting strangers online, Canganelli said, suggesting parents not allow kids to communicate with strangers in gaming or chat rooms, and stressing the importance of not caving into pressures to send a nude or compromising photo to anyone “regardless of how much you ‘trust’ or ‘know’ them.” Sexual predators may groom a child over time with gifts, intimate conversations and lies about the future they can offer the child. They may use their adult authority to demand the child do something harmful, panelists warned. “Some applications on cell phones can be masked to look like something else,” Seamon said, providing the example of an app that pretends to be a calculator, but is actually a “password vault” that can prevent parents from getting into their kid’s phone using their one known password. “Monitor what your child downloads,” he said. There are 26 applications various organizations have identified as being frequently used by sexual predators. “Even if you take your child’s phone away, they can still access apps and social media on their school Chromebooks and through different servers,” Jacobson said. Predators and peers may also use “sextortion” — the threat of sharing compromising photos and videos with others to extort money, valuables and sexual acts — or threaten the victim’s life or those of their family members, panelists warned, adding artificial intelligence has added a new layer of risk, with predators being able to use a child’s face on someone else’s nude body to threaten or intimidate their victims. Oftentimes, the victim’s humiliation can end in suicide due to the overwhelming hopelessness they feel. Parents and family members may not even know it’s happening until it’s too late, panelists warned, emphasizing the importance of continuous open, honest conversations and encourage children to come to parents with anything, no matter what, panelists said. Children are exposed to online pornography as early as 10 years of age, they said, adding area school districts report issues related to social media top their list of guidance issues and more than 50% of students polled say they have seen something online that they can’t get out of their head. “The panel will be doing a lot more presentations for parents in the future,” Lackey said. “We want kids to be happy, healthy and successful.” For more information on this topic, email karen.lackey@escneo.org.
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The seventh- and eighth-graders at St. Anselm School were given a STEM Challenge to design and create their own tabletop games. Each group used recycled materials to make a game for their classmates to play. They even wrote up the game instructions so others could play just by reading the steps.
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will be posted at the park entrance on the days as a reminder.
Park Closures
Geauga County residents can begin reserving facilities and campsites for 2024 starting at 8 a.m. Dec. 1, online and by phone. Everything is first-come, firstserved. However, only phone reservations will be taken for the recently updated Tribute Lodge banquet facility at Veterans Legacy Woods. Visit the park district website, for information on the reservation process, including tips to expedite efforts and the 2024 fee schedule.
The 2023-24 Controlled Hunting Program affects four parks this fall and winter. From a half hour before sunrise to a half hour after sunset, Observatory Park will be closed Nov. 27 and 28; The West Woods will be closed Nov. 30 and Dec. 1; Big Creek Park will be closed Dec. 16 and 17; and The Rookery will be closed Jan. 6-8. All the dates are also posted on the park district website and rangers and/or signs
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Real Estate Transfers Following is a list of area real estate transfers for the weeks ending Nov. 3 and Nov. 10, 2023, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only. CHESTER TOWNSHIP Matthew Rus, 8465 Whiting Drive, to Allen and Margaret Bates, $310,000. (1.00 acres) Kathleen E. Hoprich (successor trustee), 12497 Bentbrook Drive, to Benevento Holdings FLP, $400,000. (5.00 acres) Bonita M. Hall, 11290 W. Walnut Ridge Road, to Alison Guddy, $360,000. (1.55 acres) 8491 Mayfield Acquisitions LLC, 8491 Mayfield Road, to C&G Financial Center
LLC, $320,100. (1.01 acres) Dante A. Attinato, 12859 County Line Road, to Fred and Lauren Angie, $150,000. (1.25 acres) RUSSELL TOWNSHIP Robert R. Jr. and Elyse Cox, Blackford Road, to Claudia G. and Daniel B. Dicillo, $380,000. (0.47 acres) Erik Hoenigman, 14903 Hook Hollow Road, to Robert Dwyer, $365,000. (1.50 acres) Keybank National Association, 7809 Fairmount Road, to MJD Real Estate LLC, $150,000. (1.67 acres) Melissa L. Hauserman, Clarion Drive, to Calico Properties LLC, $525,000. (0.48 acres)
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Tilt back rocker recliner $25. Love seat $75. Full length couch $100. All in good shape. Priced to sell. 440-632-9675.
Vent-free manually controlled system gas-fired heater, $150. Craftsman miter saw, $150. Complete Santa suit with headpiece, beard, $100. 440-897-4352. Fresh cut firewood to your desired length. Split or rounds delivered, Oak & Maple. $50-$80 per 4’x8’ stack. 440-687-5404. Firewood: Seasoned Hard Wood. Average length 17”. Free delivery within 10 miles of Chardon. 4’x8’x17” $120. 440-687-5404 Complete Geo Trax set with running engines, tracks, figures, station, controllers, rescue tower, etc. $300 firm. 440-729-1082.
FOR RENT Office Space in Chardon: second floor, Main street, approx. 535 square feet. $600/month, includes HVAC and water. Call 440-285-2247. Office space: in the heart of Chesterland. Several suites, 600–1300 sq. ft. Utilities included, fiber internet available. 440-490-4826. Mayfield Hts Condo: 2BR 1.5 bath, living rm, dining rm, 1-car attached garage, AC, washer/dryer, no pets/smoking, available January. $1,400/mo +security deposit, references. 440-729-1495.
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Modest home for one person. I will repair and maintain if it needs work. 440-687-5404 or rhwent20@gmail.com. Wanted to rent: Storage building or shop building, will repair and maintain if it needs work. 440-687-5404.
SERVICES Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses, we do most anything. Call between 8a-4p, 440-813-4272. No answer, leave message. Complete tree service, land clearing, firewood, excavation and sewer work. 440-687-5404. Grand Valley Tree Service offering complete tree removal, trimming, cleanup and lot clearing. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. 440-307-0996. Mattress and Furniture Removal and Disposal, $75. 330-840-9201. Offering special discounts for interior and exterior painting and staining. 20+ years experience. Professional and insured. Call Dan 440-3424552. Did you know Karlovec Media Group prints business cards? Prices start at only $30 for 500 (B&W, 1-sided, no bleed). Call 440-729-7667 or email ads@karlovecmedia.com.
WANTED TO BUY Old fishing tackle wanted: fishing lures (wood or plastic), mouse to bear traps, wooden duck decoys. Call Lee 440-313-8331. Buying all Stanley Bailey planes and machinist tools. Call Karl at 440-812-3392.
FOR SALE Storm Windows perfect for home & porch enclosures. Brand new and in the box. (7) 30-1/4 x 591/4, self-storing triple-tracks (2 glass & 1 screen inserts.) Regular price $250 each. Buy now for $125 each. Call George 440-336-5044. Crossbows, Horton & Ten Points, compound bows, archery accessories, Camo clothing, knives, hunting and fishing equipment. 440687-5404. King 1200CFM dust collector $500/OBO, like new. DXMC301 Dewalt compressor $475/OBO, like new. Shopsmith, make offer. Table saw, make offer. 440-272-5736. Buck wood-burner stove: Model-91, catalytic, blower, SS-liner, cap; $600. 440-338-1585. 20” Snow Blower with 2-cycle motor, runs good, $125. 216-469-3208. Oak table, 4 extensions, two chairs, GD, $350. 7mo. old mini poodle, vet check healthy, limited AKC papers, $325. 440-313-1804. His & Hers Golf Clubs: bags and pull carts included, clean. $75 each. 440-632-0060, leave message. Two(2) Lift Chairs, $300 each. 440-313-1413. ANTIQUES: Humpback chest, pitcher & bowls, copper kettle, clocks, sewing cabinet, wood rocking horse, wood crank wall phone, wood rockers. 440-338-3563. Free Piano, you move, it may need tuning. Also, wanted Colt 38 police positive specialist. Call 440-655-9999, leave message.
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GARAGE/ESTATE SALES Holiday Shopping: Low prices on everything. A unique shopping place. Weekly Sales Thurs. Fri. Sat. 10a-4p. 9098 Old State Rd(Rt.608).
PETS & ANIMALS Kittens available for adoption, 5-6 months old, fixed & vaxxed, feleuk/FIV negative, & need indoor homes. Call Rebecca 440-321-2485. MS Kennels on the Farm, LLC offers in-home pet care. Call 440-636-2421. For sale: AKC Miniture Poodle Puppies, had shots and de-wormer, $550/each. 440-313-3542.
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