Vehicle Repo Leads to Armed Assault
By Jamie Ward Jamie@karlovecmedia com
A tow truck driver was physically assaulted Oct. 22 and forcibly removed from his vehicle at gunpoint while repossessing a vehicle at Mayfield Church, 7747 Mayfield Road, in Chester Township, according to a news release by Chester Chief Craig T. Young.
Police said a repossessed vehicle was removed from a residence when, as it was being secured at the church, “a vehicle approached rapidly, blocking his exit. Two individuals exited the vehicle and confronted the operator, one of whom was armed with a handgun. The armed suspect pointed the firearm at the tow truck driver and demanded the immediate release of the repossessed vehicle.”
Officers were able to identify both individuals as Ronald M. Delisio and Kevin C. Delisio of Caves Road in Chester, who were tak en into custody without incident.
At that point, “an armed assailant discharged his weapon in the direction of our victim prior to entering the repossessed ve hicle and leaving the area,” Young wrote.
Grand Jury Indicts Former Westwood PTO Treasurer
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A Geauga County grand jury indicted former Westwood Elementary School Parent Teacher Organi zation Treasurer
Kathryn Burry Oct. 25 on counts of money launder ing, grand theft and telecommuni cations fraud.
Burry, 42, of Russell Township, has been accused of embezzling upwards of $40,000 from the Westwood PTO between Jan. 1, 2022, and Nov. 17, 2023, according to court records. Burry
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Both were charged with ag gravated robbery and aggravated menacing — both felonies — in Char don Municipal Court.
The Chester Township Police Department was assisted in the in vestigation by the Geauga County Prosecutor’s Office, Geauga Coun ty Sheriff’s Office and Lake County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team.
Officials Get Peek at Turf Plans
By allison Wilson Wilson@karlovecmedia com
West Geauga Schools’ Howell Field may soon get a face-lift, as district officials look at turf-re-
placement plans that involve recycling current materials.
Representatives from Osborn Engineering and Vasco Asphalt Company spoke at the West Geauga Schools Board of Education meet-
ing Oct. 28 about the field’s history and how a previous turf investment is paying off for the district.
“In 2014, you put your field in. When you guys purchased that
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field, it was a premium infill product,” said Matt Wilson, of VAC. “It was a monofilament, which means one fiber. You guys purchased the premium infill product.”
Those decisions mean the infill product can now be taken out and recycled, he explained.
“It allows us to do some creative things based on the investment you made 10 years ago,” Wilson said, adding the fact multiple sports will be played on the turf has also factored into upgrade plans.
“We presented a product that is called Vertex Core,” he said. “In the industry, most products (last) eight years. This product (lasts) 10.”
The previous field had an eight-year warranty, Wilson said.
“(Vertex Core) should extend the life of this next generation of your field. The 10-year warranty should have a 12-year, maybe 13-year old journey,” he said, adding Vertex Core is the only one on the market with a 10-year warranty.
Vertex Core is a dual-fiber system, as opposed to the current field’s single-fiber system, Wilson explained, adding this will make the turf stronger and will keep it in better shape as it ages.
Scott Vura, of Osborn, discussed design ideas.
“First thing I wanna say is, I think you’re doing the right thing taking 11 years,” he told the board. “The field’s been well maintained. It actually lasted longer than Ohio Stadium’s (field in Columbus). Ohio Stadium gets overgroomed and the red gets destroyed by UV (ultraviolet radiation).”
By going from one turf field to another turf field, a significant amount of infill can be recycled, Vura added.
“You’re already way ahead on lifecycle costs from this field and now you’re just perpetuating it,” he said.
He went over a draft design of what the field may look like from a layout standpoint.
“The limits would stay exactly the same. We wouldn’t be touching the track, the curb, a drain, nothing,” he said. “All that’ll stay the same, all the drainage infrastructure stays the same. They’ll protect the track when they build it, but it’ll just be the limits of the carpet itself.”
The area behind the home stands is a sufficient amount of area to do laydown, staging and recycling of rubber, he said, adding
Seniors
Home Delivered Holiday Meals
The Geauga County Department on Aging and local Thanksgiving sponsors Cherished Companions, University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center, Richard Doerr and the Chardon VFW will offer a free traditional holiday meal to any Geauga County senior, age 60 and older, who will be home and alone on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28.
There will be no regular Home Delivered Meal delivery or congregate meals on Thanksgiving. Instead, holiday meals are available by preorder only. Thanksgiving Day meal requests are due by Nov. 22. For more information or to sign up for a meal, call the department on aging at 440279-2163 or 440-279-2130.
as long as the gates in that area stay closed, the construction site will be contained to the field and the space behind the home stands.
Vura also highlighted changes to the font on the endzones — a branded G on the goalline and permanent lines for girl’s and boy’s lacrosse.
Board member Kathy Leavenworth asked about insurance in the instance the track is damaged during construction.
Wilson replied if the track is damaged, they would fix it.
The board would review the contract for the turf replacement at the November board meeting, Treasurer Karen Pavlat said.
In other business, the board once again discussed the district’s master facilities plan, making sure everyone was still on the same page.
“We, as a board, had adopted the 6/12 building, which is two separate buildings connected by common space somewhere near where the current high school sits,” board President Christina Sherwood said. “So, I think I just wanna take a minute to ask each of our board members if they’re still on board with that … because we’re at the point now where we need to put together a tight timeline on how we’re going to go about putting this bond up if we do that.”
Sherwood summarized the current board deliberations.
“We are considering putting a bond up for a 6/12 building, which would be a (grade) six, seven, eight building and a nine, 10, 11, 12 building connected by some type of common space so that they would be different buildings and not easily accessible for each of the students in the other building,” she said.
All board members present remained in favor. Board member Bill Beers was not at the meeting.
For the bond issue to be put on the May 2025 ballot, a resolution to proceed would have to be passed by Jan. 13, as well as a number of other resolutions and discussions in the months before, Pavlat said.
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Gift of the Magi Boutique
Nov. 8 and 9
St. Mark Lutheran Church, 11900 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township, is hosting its annual Gift for the Magi Christmas boutique featuring quality gift items by juried artists and crafters.
The preview party is Friday from 7-8:30 p.m. Admission is $5, adults only. The boutique continues Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free admission.
Join the Boutique Bounce by also stopping at St. Anselm Church in Chester Township and Old South Church in Kirtland. Pick up a card at the first stop and have it stamped at each show for a chance to win one of three grand prizes. The drawing will be held on Nov. 10. Call 440-729-1668 for more information or visit stmarkchester.org.
Christmas
Boutique
Nov. 9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
St. Anselm Women’s Guild’s annual Christmas Boutique will be held at St. Anselm School, 13013 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. There will be handcrafted and unique items for holiday shopping as well as a snack bar, bake sale and prize raffle with many great prizes, including Browns tickets. Admission is $1.For more information, call Shirley Chambers at 216-832-5158.
Holiday Bazaar
Nov. 9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Old South Church, 9802 Chillicothe Road in Kirtland, is hosting its annual Holiday Bazaar. The bazaar offers hundreds of homemade items, a bake and candy sale as well as a huge attic treasures sale and homemade lunch.
Veterans Day Concert
Nov. 9, 4 p.m.
Snowbelt Symphony Orchestra presents “Celebrate America” featuring vocalist Lindsey Leonard at New Promise Church in Kirtland. Admission is free, but tickets are required. Visit snowbeltmusical.org or call 440-296-9610.
LCRTA Lunch Meeting
Nov. 12, 11 a.m.
The Lake County Retired Teachers Association will meet at the Kirtlander Party Center, 9270 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland. Social time will be followed by the program at 11:30 a.m. and lunch. The program is “Moralists in Disguise” with Mark Dawidziak. It explores the intriguing personal and professional parallels between Mark Twain and Rod Serling.
LCRTA will collect items such as winter hats, coats, boots and sleeping bags for Sub Zero Mission
Contact Karen Sawitke, 9399 Ridgeside Drive, Mentor, OH 44060 for advance reservations. For more information, visit lakecountyrta.weebly.com.
Genealogical Society Meets
Nov. 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Geauga County Genealogical Society members Cathy and Rob Schwind will present “Honor to Our Deceased Veterans” at the next meeting of the GCGS in the Bostwick room at the Chardon Library, 110 E. Park St. As part of a national program, "Wreaths Across America,” they have documented over 860 veterans buried at Evergreen Hill Cemetery in Chagrin Falls.
The program begins after social time and a short business meeting at 7 p.m. Registration is required; visit www.gcgsoh.org.
West Geauga Kiwanis Meetings
Tuesdays, 6:45 p.m.
West Geauga Kiwanis meets every Tuesday at the Chesterland Baptist Church, 12670 Chillicothe Road. Join for a free dinner and learn how Kiwanis serves local students and the community.
Learn more at wgkiwanis.org.
Lions Club Meeting
Nov. 12 and 26, 7-8 p.m.
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Volunteers Needed to Deliver Meals
The Geauga County Department on Aging is in need of Home Delivered Meal drivers in Russell Township on Thursdays.
The Home Delivered Meal program delivers warm, nutritious lunches from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday, to homebound senior citizens in the community. Area agencies, organizations, church groups and individuals 18 years old or older, with a valid driver’s license, may volunteer.
Training includes filing department on aging Home Delivered Meal volunteer paperwork and a short orientation about the program. To sign up or for any questions, contact Nathan Gorton at 440-279-2138 or email at NGorton@co.geauga.oh.us
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Per a civil complaint filed against Burry, the funds were used to pay various vendors and third parties, including her business, children consignment shop Hipsters, and herself.
Hipsters announced in a social media
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at the Lions Shed located on the east side of the West Geauga Board of Education building. The club always welcomes new members.
Young of Heart
Nov. 15, 11:30 a.m.
Geauga Young of Heart will meet at St. Anselm Church in Chester Township. Bring a brown bag lunch. Snacks and beverages are provided. Speaker Debbie Weinhamer will present the Christmas traditions of James and Lucretia Garfield.
The group will go to a noon movie at the Aurora Atlas Movie Theater on Nov. 12. Then, on Nov. 13, the group is going to the Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh. For more information on the trips, call Kimber at 440-668-3293 or Kit at 216-543-4442.
The annual Christmas party will be on Dec. 6 at Manakiki Country Club, for members only. Sign up at the meeting or call Monica at 216-659-8117 by Nov. 22.
post Aug. 19 it would be closing Aug. 22.
Money laundering is a third-degree felony, grand theft is a fourth-degree felony and telecommunications fraud is a third-degree felony, according to the indictment, which was filed in the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas Oct. 29.
Burry is scheduled for arraignment in front of Judge Carolyn Paschke at 8:15 a.m. Nov. 6.
Night of Gratitude
Nov. 16, 5-9 p.m.
NPower Services, a nonprofit organization that serves adults with disabilities, is hosting A Night of Gratitude benefit dinner and concert at the EOUV Club, 8636 Pekin Road in Russell Township. Doors open at 4 p.m. Ticket includes a sit-down dinner, beer and wine and RockAbility concert. The event also includes auction baskets and live and silent auctions. Tickets are available at npowerservices.com.
Audubon Talks Turkeys
Nov. 19, 7 p.m.
Blackbrook Audubon will look at "Turkeys in America" at Holden Arboretum in Kirtland. Chuck Jakubchak will discuss the life of a wild turkey, share insights on the history of Thanksgiving and outline how the frozen, domesticated bird gets to dinner tables.
After the program, Blackbrook will hold its annual ticket raffle of nature- or Christmas-themed books, puzzles, and decorative items and a 50/50 raffle. Bring a beverage container to be eligible to participate in the “bring your own mug” Admission is free. For more information, email blackbrookaud@aol.com.
West Geauga
NEO Youth Summit
The West Geauga High School Interact Club board members recently attended the annual Northeast Ohio Youth Summit at Lakeland Community College.
Students made connections at a volunteer fair, participated in various breakout ses-
sions to learn about service and leadership and presented to a room full of their peers from around Northeast Ohio about different ways to raise funds within a school to support various causes.
Monster Mash Collaboration
Westwood first-graders and West Geauga High School sculpture and graphic design students collaborated on a monstrously fun project. First-graders drew their perfect monster with no rules or guidelines - just creativity.
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Community Meetings
Listed are upcoming public meetings and executive sessions. These meeting notices are NOT legal notices.
West Geauga BOE: Nov. 18, 7 p.m., regular meeting. All meetings are held at the BOE Community Room, 8615 Cedar Road, unless otherwise noted.
Chester Township: Nov. 6, 7 a.m. –Board of Trustees, special meeting for purposes of executive session, 2025 budget planning and township property, 7 p.m. –Zoning Commission; Nov. 12, 7 p.m., Board
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The drawings were given to the high school students who then brought the monsters to life.
When the high schoolers visited Westwood to deliver the creations, each first-grader was presented with their own one-of-a-kind monster. The day concluded with the pairs enjoying storytime together.
Beehive Project
West Geauga in partnership with Youth Bee Works is offering a new entrepreneurial endeavor for students with the setup and maintenance of a beehive on the West Geauga campus.
The Veale Youth Entrepreneurship Forum at Case Western Reserve University is funding the project, which provides students with education and awareness of honey bees,
of Zoning Appeals; Nov. 14, 5:30 p.m., Board of Trustees; Nov. 20, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; Nov. 28, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.
Russell Township: Nov. 7, 2 p.m., Board of Trustees; Nov. 18, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; Nov. 20, 4 p.m. – Citizens’ Park District, 7 p.m. – Zoning Commission; Nov. 21, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at Russell Town Hall, 14890 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.
the environment and food system. With the extraction, students will learn to market and sell honey from the hive, along with other beeswax and propolis products. Approximately 300 high school students attended an informational session to learn more.
Halloween Hangout
West Geauga High School National Honor Society hosted its annual Halloween Hangout. Over 650 people trick-or-treated through the building, enjoying the incredible door decorations before arriving in the cafeteria for games, face painting and crafts.
Special thank you to the students for their hard work and creativity to organize the fun event for the community, Mr. Rader for his help and support, and to everyone who donated candy to make the trick-or-treating possible. The event collected nearly 300 donation items for “Hurricane Rescue Relay” thanks to the generosity of the community.
Real Estate Transfers
Following is a list of area real estate transfers for the weeks of Oct. 21 and Oct. 28, 2024, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only.
CHESTER TOWNSHIP
Joseph A. McGill, 7214 Mulberry Road, to CRC Property Holdings LLC, $274,000. (1.81 acres)
Jocko J. Geer, 8966 Mulberry Road, to Mitchell Geer, $236,300. (5.00 acres)
Lucas D. Klements, 7773 Wilson Mills Road, to Leen Ann Freeman and Thomas Bowser, $430,000. (3.86 acres)
Michael L. and Elizabeth A. Cardovac, 13024 Dorothy Road, to Thomas M. Hornyak and Breanna M. Kirk, $165,000. (1.35 acres)
Lee M. Tarajcak, 8661 Carmichael Drive, to Patricia Pearl, $310,000. (1.03 acres)
Jerome A. Flesher, 8420 Cedar Road, to Kelly and Richard Dolecek, $525,000. (4.38 acres)
Jerome A. Flesher, 13148 Chillicothe Road, to Katie L. Nagaj, $133,600. (2.15 acres)
Richard D. and Joann C. O’Connell (trustees), 11279 Caves Road, to Sam H. O’Connell, $150,000. (1.85 acres)
Amy G. Gatautis, 12115 Privacy Lane, to Justin A. and Alyssa R. McLean, $460,000. (3.00 acres)
Michael E. and Andrew J. Sherman, 12951 Westchester Trail, to Frank Daddario, $177,500. (2.00 acres)
RUSSELL TOWNSHIP
Estate of James B. Davis, 14771 Hillbrook Lane North, to Katie O. and Thomas C. Smith, $627,000. (2.32 acres)
Michael Novak (successor trustee), 7615 Hunters Hollow Trail, to Caroline E. Reider, $525,000. (5.28 acres)
Andrew and Chelsey Line, 8290 Music St., to Michael Gruse Jr. and Rebecca Inwood, $599,000. (8.32 acres)
George G. Head (TOD), 14060 W. Willard Road, to Michael J. and Diane M. Joyce, and Felix and Karen Marie Gruenewald, $266,000. (1.62 acres)
AUTOS & PARTS
Wanted: classic or muscle car/truck, any year, or condition. 440-590-0193.
2008 Nissan Xterra: Nice, MUST SEE, 134k, Winter Ready, Well Maintained. Also, 2002 Harley Davidson Sportster: 10k, Great Shape. MAKE OFFERS 330-858-3213.
Snow Tires: (4) 215/60R16 (7.5/32nds depth) on 2013 Malibu alloy wheels. VGC w/caps, sensors. $550. Parkman. 440-548-5801. Also, 36x42 blue tarp, $60.
FOR RENT
Chardon: small, cozy house, 2BR, 1BA, upstairs, attached utility room and single car garage, oil heat, rural setting. $1,100/mo. 440-286-3840.
EVENTS
FOR SALE
Ladder jacks $50. 12-foot expanding plank $100. Mantis Tiller $200. Hitch Carrier Tray $100. Hand-held electric leaf blower $50. 440-554-5731.
Electric Log Splitter, $295/OBO. Many aquariums, $5 to $100. Many kerosene lamps, inquire. 440-3383563.
Two burial plots at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens with full package: 2 vaults, 2 caskets, dual memorial headstone; $7,400. 440-476-0706.
Bicycle: Classic English Racer 25.5” frame by famed English frame builder Colin Laing, Campy equipped with Campy tools, 1960’s vintage, like-new condition, really!!! $600. 440-548-2414.
Benelli Super Black Eagle 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun, 26” barrel, EC, $1,400. 440-564-1172. FIREWOOD for sale: $150 per cord. 440-338-5201. Kenmore Dry Dehumidifier, 70-pints, $75. Craftsman 10-inch compound miter saw, $25. Craftsman electric hedge trimmer, 25-inch blade, $25. Troybilt 5550-watts, portable gas generator, like new, $350. 440-834-1753.
Classifieds
Moving Sale: Single bed spring mattress, $100. (2) Recliners, $50/each. (2) Kirby sweepers, $20/each. Weight bench, weights, curl bar, $60. Swing glider, $50. 440-313-1413.
HELP WANTED
PETS & ANIMALS
Kunekune piglets for sale. Born 7/25. AKKPS registered. Boars and gilts. Call or text 440-223-9023.
MISCELLANEOUS
Order your HOME GROWN TURKEY today! $3.75/# dressed wgt; $3.50/# drumsticks; $5.28/# ground. Processing dates: 11/25, 12/9, 12/23. Call 440-3635591. Durkee Rd, Huntsburg.
FREE fact: some people think marijuana is harmless and “just a plant”! So is poison ivy!!!
REAL ESTATE
Homes & Land Wanted: any condition or situation! Fast, friendly, local. Serving Geauga and surrounding counties. Text or call Wayne at 330-269-9595.
SERVICES
Fix up your interior space this winter with Ed’s Painting: offering interior painting, plastering, wall paper removal; attic, basement, garage clean-outs. 216-323-6744. Free Estimate.
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.
Albert’s Complete Tree Service: 45+yrs experience! Competent in all aspects of Arboriculture, Forestry and Land Clearing. Also, Firewood, Excavation and Sewer Work. Free Estimates. 440-687-5404.
Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses, we do most anything. Call between 8a-4p, 440-813-4272. No answer, leave message.
ALL Season Tree and Landscape LLC: Tree trimming, small removals. Fall clean ups. Yard waste, trash removal, storm clean up. Gutter cleaning, window cleaning, mulching, etc. Call Mitchal for your next exterior project; you will not regret it. Quality work for a fraction of the competition!!! SENIOR, VETERAN, FIRST RESPONDER DISCOUNTS. 24-HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE. 440622-2049.
WANTED TO BUY
Buying all Stanley Bailey planes. Call Karl at 440-8123392.
4-wheelers, 3-wheelers, dirt bikes, mini-bikes, go-carts, golf carts, gators, farm tractors/equipment, trailers, riding mowers, snowplows. Paying cash. 440-413-3119. Motorcycles wanted to buy, running or not. Call Steve 440-488-7924.
Old fishing tackle wanted: fishing lures (wood or plastic), mouse to bear traps, wooden duck decoys. Call Lee 440-313-8331.
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