Chesterland News 11-9-22

Playful New Addition Opens at Metzenbaum Park

By Rose NemuNaitis editoR@kaRlovecmedia com

A new place to play, explore and imagine awaits at one of Geau ga Park District’s veteran parks in Chester Township.

Bessie Benner Metzenbaum Park has a new nature-based play ground, welcoming young children to a destination designed by nature, with some recent improvements and amenities finished just in time for fall.

“I hope they have fun on the playground and enjoy using up grades to the shelter and trail sys tem,” said Daniel McConnaughy, the GPD park planner who de signed the new playground. “BBMP is a beautiful little park with a lot of variety.”

On a recent autumn afternoon, the Cooper family visited the park with their 1-year-old son, Dean.

“We had a lot of fun on the play ground. Our son, Dean, really enjoyed

climbing with his dad and going down the slide, along with the sand digger,” said Anne Cooper, Dean’s mom. “We had a great time as a family doing the playground activities together. It is really adult friendly.”

Features include a slide, small hills to climb, a rock-climbing/ rope-climbing feature, toddler swing, wooden play hut, log-climb ing, concrete tunnels, a play deck and sand pit with a digger tool.

“Updating the playground at Bessie Benner Metzebaum Park shows our commitment to our res idents of all ages and all abilities,” said GPD Executive Director John Oros. “The playground gives our kids the opportunity to run, climb, crawl, jump and simply enjoy the great outdoors.”

In addition, planners incorpo rated a wide and welcoming sitting area for parents just adjacent to the new play area.

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A West G Thanksgiving Tradition: The Turkey Bowl

The smell of pumpkin and cranberry is in the air which means one thing — the greatest of sports traditions: the West G Varsity Hockey Turkey Bowl.

Back for its 21th anniversary, the Turkey Bowl is on Nov. 24, Thanksgiving morning.

The puck will drop at 10 a.m. sharp at Gilm our Rink.

Doors open at 9 a.m.

And, as always, the young, eager West Geauga varsity hockey team will take on the aging, but motivated alumni! As a special treat, several alumni awards will be presented, and the ceremonial first puck will be dropped by West Geauga Principal Ryan Patti, who was a star member on the inaugural West G Hockey team two decades ago.

We are always looking for new players and

invite any high school students (including from neighboring towns who don’t field a hockey team) interested in playing for West Geauga to come to the Turkey Bowl.

Bring your equipment or watch from the stands. No hockey skill required. Just a de sire to play for West G! For those interested in more information, please reach out to Erin Slay at 216-789-2131.

Join the Boutique Bounce

Complete the Boutique Bounce to be eligible to win one of three grand prizes by shop ping at three holiday boutiques, having a card stamped at each stop and then turning the card in at the last stop on Nov. 12. The drawing will take place Nov. 13, when the winners will be notified.

The bounce started on Nov. 5 at St. Anselm Church in Ches ter Township.

St. Mark Church, 11900 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township, will host a preview party for adults only on Nov. 11 from 7-9 p.m. Admission is $5. The sale continues Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free admission.

Old South Church, 9802 Chillicothe Road in Kirtland, will also host a boutique on Nov. 12 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free admission.

Fairmount Speaker Series

Fairmount Center for the Arts continues its “Pull Back the Curtain” speaker series Nov. 13, 3-4 p.m., with “In Conversa tion: John Ewing” at the center located at 8400 Fairmount Road in Russell Township. Engage in dialogue with Ewing, director of Cleveland Institute of Art Cine matheque, and learn about art films and the Cinematheque, one of the best repertory movie theaters in the United States.

Light refreshments will be served. Advance reservations are recommended by calling 440-338-3171 or visiting fair mountcenter.org.

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A group photo for the 2021 Turkey Bowl. This year’s Turkey Bowl will be Nov. 24, Thanksgiving morning, at 10 a.m. at Gilmour Rink.

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From left, GPD Deputy Director Matthew McCue, GPD Executive Director John Oros and GPD Park Planner Daniel McConnaughy visit the newly unveiled nature-based playground at Bessie Benner Metzenbaum Park in Chester Township. “These amenities were all planned in order to better serve the families of Geauga County,” Oros said. “We hope our residents enjoy their time at Bessie Benner Metzenbaum Park.”

Holiday Volunteers Needed

Geauga County Department on Aging needs volunteers Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24 and Christmas Day, Dec. 25 to deliver meals to area seniors who are alone for the holiday.

Volunteers will pick up holiday meals at the Chardon Senior Center, 470 Center St., Building 8 in Chardon, and deliver them to their assigned seniors’ homes.

To volunteer, or for more information, call the Geauga County Department on Aging at 440-279-2145.

Friends of WomenSafe Dinner

Nov. 10, 6-8 p.m.

Friends of WomenSafe hosts its semi-an nual dinner and general meeting at Heritage House, 11 East Park St., Chardon. Meet with active members of the organization, hear about plans for the coming year and find ways to volunteer. All are welcome.

Call 440-285-3741 to RSVP or visit www. friendsofwomensafe.org.

In addition, FOW is sponsoring a raffle for four tickets to the Cleveland Browns-New Or leans Saints football game on Dec. 24. Seats, valued at $200, are in section 539. Raffle tick ets cost $10 each or three for $20. Purchase raffle tickets online. The winners, who need not be present, will be picked at the FOW the ater party on Nov. 27.

Barn Dance Fundraiser

Nov. 12, 6-10 p.m.

Geauga County Historical Century Vil lage is hosting a barn dance fundraiser. Cost is $40 per person or $75 per couple. Event includes food, music, auctions, 50/50 raffle. Space is limited.

Call 440-834-1492 or visit www.centu ryvillagemuseum.org.

Audubon Visits LaDue Reservoir

Nov. 13, 9 a.m.

Blackbrook Audubon will explore the western edge of LaDue Reservoir. Birders of all skill levels may meet at the boathouse parking lot at 17759 Valley Road in Auburn Township. The group will caravan north on Valley Road to bird the ponds and lake toward the spillway then toward the state

Route 44 bridge. Spotting scopes are rec ommended. RSVPs are requested to black brookaud@aol.com.

Audubon Features Kirtland’s Warbler

Nov. 15, 7 p.m.

Blackbrook Audubon will introduce a bird species named for an Ohio ornithologist at a program open to the public at Holden Arboretum, 9550 Sperry Road in Kirtland. Kirtland’s Warbler was named for naturalist and physician Jared P. Kirtland after the first described specimen was found on his farm in 1851. William Rapai, executive director of the Kirtland’s Warbler Alliance, will present “The Kirtland’s Warbler: From the Brink of Extinction to a New Model for Endangered Species Conservation.”

Blackbrook will also hold a ticket auction of nature-themed items and a 50/50 ticket raffle to raise funds for Audubon Adventures, which are conservation-themed publications to be given to 800 fifth-graders in Geauga Park District’s Nature Scopes program.

Young of Heart

Nov. 18, 11:30 a.m.

Geauga Young of Heart will meet at St. Anselm Church in Chester Township. Bring a brown bag lunch. Snacks and beverage are provided. Speaker Alan Ducka will talk about Christmas in Cleveland.

The annual Christmas party is Dec. 2 at Manakiki Country Club in Willoughby Hills, for members only. Cost is $30. Reservations and money are due by Nov. 18.

For reservations, call Barbara at 440-7290649 or Mary Ann at 440-729-7489.

CV Herb Society Meets

Nov. 18, 12:30 p.m.

The Chagrin Valley Herb Society will meet at the Bainbridge Library, 17222 Sny der Road. After social time, Mary Lou Smul len will present the “Origin of Christmas Or naments.”

Consider donating; contributions are needed to complete the new garden.

Prospective members may learn about the organization at chagrinvalleyherbsociety.org or on Facebook. To make a reservation con tact, chagrinvalleyherbsociety@gmail.com.

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Police Blotter

The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Chester Township Police Depart ment Oct. 24-Nov. 6, 2022.

CITIZEN ASSIST

Oct. 8

12:46 p.m., County Line Road. Caller will meet in the parking lot. Person laid hands on her daughter the other day and was flirting with her. School is aware and caller wants to make a police report also. Female’s statements were taken.

Oct. 29

5:12 p.m., Opalocka Drive. Caller is in a black truck requesting to speak to an officer re garding fake Facebook profiles.

CITIZEN DISPUTE

Oct. 25

11:29 a.m., Woodlands Trail. Had an issue with a roofer over final cost. He threat ened to come over and tear the roof off. Caller would like to speak to an officer.

TOBACCO PROBLEM

Oct. 24

9:24 a.m., Chillicothe Road. Student at WGHS warned for a vape device on his person.

Oct. 28

8:58 a.m., Chillicothe Road. Student warned for vaper product at high school. Parents notified.

Nov. 1

1:49 p.m., Chillicothe Road. Student caught at WGHS with a vape device.

TRAFFIC OFFENSE

Nov. 3

4:56 p.m., Mayfield Road. Red pickup truck driving erratically in the opposite lane, nearly causing an accident. Driver drove across a yard into a driveway in the back of a house near the BP. There was a small dog sitting on driver’s lap, hanging out the window. Checked area. UTL/GOA.

TRAFFIC STOP

Oct. 24

2:06 a.m., Cedar Road. Male arrested on outstanding felony drug warrant through Summit County. Suspected narcotics and paraphernalia seized after consensual ve hicle search. Will send to lab for testing and potential charges.

Nov. 6

9:33 p.m., Mayfield Road. 322 and Heath. Black Chevy. Vehicle was stopped for slow speed and marked lanes. Driver arrested for OVI and transported to GCSO jail.

TRESPASSING

Oct. 27

5:18 p.m., Wilson Mills Road. Eddy’s Fruit Farm, someone is in the orchard picking fruit. They do not have permission to be on property. Owner will be waiting on foot.

The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Russell Township Police Depart ment Oct. 27-31, 2022.

SUSPICION

Oct. 29

4:15 p.m., Fairmount Road. Complainant reported that while digging a trench he located four garage bags, within close proximity, that appear to have remains in them. Officers responded and deter mined the remains were from small ani mals, probably the previous owner’s pets.

“Our planners did a wonderful job plan ning and designing the project in order to best serve our Geauga families,” Oros said. “We hope all of our residents enjoy the new amenities. We hope our residents and park guests will recognize our efforts in steward ing some of our older parks.”

The park was first constructed in the ear ly 1990s, and the nature-based playground project began with master planning in late 2020 into 2021, with construction beginning in June 2022, McConnaughy said.

The park’s design — inspired by the site and park itself — used natural materials and implemented native planting beds and edge conditions to emphasize the “forest clearing” one may encounter in the woods, he said, add ing the playground grading mimics the overall topography of the park with its steep inclines and rocky outcroppings along the trail system.

“The old playground at BBMP looked much like a lot of public playgrounds built in our park district, as well as other areas of the country and county in the early 90s,” McConnaughy said. “An island, with a met al play structure, brown/green surfaces sur rounded by mulch and timber edging, posing little challenge or chances for exploration in play and having no real connection to its en vironment. The existing shelter and old play ground lacked overall visual draw and connec tion to the rest of the park.”

He added the nature-based theme of the current playground transformed the older ar eas into more adventure-packed spaces and offers more opportunities and benefits to a larger group of players.

“Taking advantage of the existing shelter and better connecting the play space with that shelter allows for overflow of uses and

interactions, McConnaughy said.

Oros also encourages park users to enjoy the newly-revamped Summit Trail, which has an updated surface, bridges and overlooks.

The lengthening of the trail to 0.65-mile also makes it a bit less steep for hikers and GPD Deputy Director Matthew McCue said the connection of the play area to the exist ing picnic shelter creates a nice starting and finishing point for the trail.

“This gives people the ability to really enjoy some time at the park hiking, playing and having a nice picnic lunch or dinner with family and friends,” McCue said. “My hope is visitors will come out and enjoy the improve ments to the trails and playground at Bessie Benner and take advantage of a beautiful hike through the woods this fall and maybe enjoy some time out in with their children or grandchildren at the nature-based play area and connect with nature.”

McCue added it is really rewarding to work with such a talented and dedicated staff at the park district.

“Our team has done a great job collabo rating to create these great play areas, board walks and trail improvements throughout the parks the last couple of summers.

“Moving forward, I’m really excited about the improvements along South Franklin Street at Holbrook Hollows in 2023, the access to the Brede property in Troy Township that are planned for next year and the completion of the mountain bike trails at Big Creek Park in 2023.”

McConnaughy said the park district con struction crew has done a great job on these types of projects over the past five-to-seven years and has helped bring his drawings and ideas to life.

“Without them and park leadership will ing to move forward with these types of proj ects, we would not be able to provide these types of spaces for the people of Geauga County,” he said.

Real Estate Transfers

Following is a list of area real estate trans fers for the weeks ending Oct. 21 and Oct. 28, 2022, provided as a public service by the Geau ga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may in volve the sale of land only.

CHESTER TOWNSHIP

Flashhouse Cle South LLC, 13024 Chilli cothe Road, to Brian K. Rotenbor, $200,000. (0.50 acres)

Brett Mancino, 11878 Africa Acres Drive, to Audra K. Davis, $405,000. (6.00 acres)

Richard D. Smith, 12612 Buckeye Drive, to Mark Cowdery, $163,000. (1.04 acres)

Vincent M. Cefaratti (TOD), 9016 Forest Lane, to Keith A. and Darcy Black, $206,500. (1.28 acres)

John E. and Monica Gromek, 8547 Camelot Drive, to Jason Gromek, $450,000. (1.54 acres)

Stephen A. Eastman Jr. and Kara S. Sosinski, 12191 Shiloh Drive, to Anthony

Caroniti and Alexandra Aiello, $393,000. (1.53 acres)

Ashmic LLC, 12480 Ward Drive, to Kemr LLC, $330,000. (1.22 acres)

Margaret M. Stefanek (TOD), 9141 Forest Lane, to Carl and Mandy Boyles, $435,000. (1.15 acres)

Lisa M. Smith, 11950 Sperry Road, to Cristina Pope and Douglas and Robert Doug las Cox, $331,000. (1.75 acres)

Joshua, Richard, and Caryolyn Grigus, 12536 Ward Drive, to Amy Leigh and Darin Scott Dillon, $198,000. (0.52 acres)

RUSSELL TOWNSHIP

David J. Stewart, 8337 Ridgewood Lane, to Jeremiah and Brianna Petrus, $315,000. (1.60 acres)

Emmett (TOD) and Emmett E. Eagan (TOD), 14725 Clydesdale Trail, to Stephan A. Eastman and Kara S. Sosinski, $435,000. (3.10 acres)

The West Geauga Middle School seventh- and eighth-grade volleyball teams ended the

The seventh-grade team went 18-0 on the season and took home the first place trophy. The eighth-grade team also had a terrific season, finishing with a 14-5 record and a second

WGMS eighth-grade volleyball team members are (l to r) bottom row: Saylor Pitcock, Grace Linich, Olivia Geraci, Dayana Malone, Sammy Paskowski, Allie Arrigo; and top row: Coach Fran Atwara, McKaylee Boothe, Marley Bulzan, Anna Grill, Ella Grill, Eva Krage and Rebecca Aronov.

Obituaries

Henry Blanchard Fischer

Attorney Henry “Hank” Blanchard Fischer, age 86, of Ches ter Township, passed away peacefully at home on Oct. 23, 2022, surrounded by family.

Henry is survived by his dear wife of 57 years, Marsha Ann Fischer (nee Colwill); chil dren, Margaret “Peggy” Jones (Don), William “Bill” Henry Fischer (Christine) and Julie A. Taft (Peter); and three adoring grandchil dren, Amanda Joy Burton, Emma Belle Fisch er and Simon Henry Fischer.

Henry was preceded in death by his sis ter, Dolores L. Fischer; and parents, Henry J. and Della G. (nee Brown) Fischer.

He was a generous, humorous, Godly man who touched the lives of everyone around him.

Henry grew up in East Cleveland, where he was co-captain of the Shaw High School football team. He went on to attend North western University, where he played football on a full athletic scholarship and earned his degree in chemical engineering.

Following graduation, Henry worked for the Lubrizol Corporation as a chemical engineer while attending evening classes to earn his J.D. from the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. It was during this time that Henry met Marsha.

As focused and driven as Henry, Marsha had earned her undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University and was working as a teacher while also pursuing her master’s degree in education from Western Reserve University. The two were married soon after both completed their studies.

Henry was a member of the Masonic Lodge and Al Koran Shriners and attended Christ Presbyterian Church in Chesterland.

Family and friends were welcomed Nov. 4, 2022, at Gattozzi & Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland.

Memorial service was held Nov. 5, 2022, at Christ Presbyterian Church, 12419 Chilli cothe Road, Chesterland.

Private interment at a later date.

The family requests that in lieu of flowers that contributions be made to the Hospice of the Western Reserve or the Salvation Army.

For full obituary, please visit www.gattoz ziandson.com.

Mark J. Dee

Mark J. Dee, born Feb. 29, 1948, of Rus sell Township, passed away peacefully in his home with his life partner by his side, on Oct. 29, 2022, af ter a valiant, silent and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Mark was born in Cleveland to his late parents, Joseph and Gloria Dee. He grew up in Little Italy and attended Holy Rosary School and later went on to attend St. Joseph High School.

Shortly after high school, Mark proudly enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard and was longshoreman stationed in Chicago, Ill. The time spent in the Coast Guard was one of his proudest accomplishments, which accompa nied his lifelong passion of being on or near the water. Mark was a true Captain on and offshore.

While stationed in Chicago he met his late wife, Donna, and soon after moved back to Cleveland, where they raised their three children, Jason, Jenifer and Julie.

Upon settling back in Cleveland, Mark started his own home remodeling business, “Cleveland Remodelers,” in the mid 1970s where he was a successful businessman and contractor to many, and remained in business until shortly before his passing. Mark took pride in his work and leant a generous hand to many throughout his time.

In the late 1980s, Mark moved his fami ly and business to Russell Township, where he remained and enjoyed coaching softball for several years as the commissioner of the West Geauga Softball League for his young est daughter, Julie, and is still fondly remem bered by many of his past players.

In 1994, Mark met Denise M. Zak, the person who he would spend the rest of his life adoring and loving. Denise and Mark were inseparable from the moment they met and remained together for 28 years until his recent passing.

Living life to the fullest and enjoying ev ery moment they spent together, they could often be found spending weekends at their secret oasis in Marblehead, out and about in Chagrin Falls and Chesterland, or just spend ing time by the grill outside at their Russell home.

Mark leaves behind his life partner,

Denise M. Zak; children, Jason Dee, Jenifer Dee-Baumgarten (Todd) and Julie Marous (Dario Petkovic). He also leaves behind his four stepchildren, David Zak (Amy), Candice DiFiore (Ben), Jessica Miller (Matt) and Aliscia Saccardi (Mike); four grandchildren, Donna McCarthy (Joey), Reeni Dee (Mason), Giuseppe Restifo and DeAna Marous; along with nine step-grandchildren and brother, Terry DeCrescenzo.

Mark lived life on his own terms, by his own rules and is fondly remembered by all who knew him in the Chesterland community and beyond. He will be terribly missed by his partner Denise, children and grandchildren.

“You are the anchor that keeps my feet on the ground”.

His wishes will be honored with a private celebration of life for immediate family only.

Melissa Radomile

Melissa Radomile, of Russell Township, passed away at home Saturday, Oct. 16, 2022, surrounded by her family after a six-month battle with cancer.

Loving wife of Johnny and loving mother to her dogs, Lexus, Sam, Beemer and Juno.

A graduate of Wickliffe High School in 1984, Melissa has lived in Novelty with her family the past 30 years.

Generous with her time and possession, she would give unconditionally to those she knew.

Melissa was very involved in canine res cue and was the creator of an online group known as Everything Shih Tzu/Beemer Bud dies, which had grown to over 7,000 mem bers. She so looked forward to helping those involved in the passion for animals which the site provided.

Never one to take things to seriously, she had an easy-going personality and looked for ward to having a little fun out of every day. Melissa had a way of putting people at ease with a funny comment, a little laugh and a smile.

She loved life to the fullest and lived it that way and will be missed greatly by her family and friends who loved her.

The family would like to thank all her co workers at the Chesterland Giant Eagle for all the kindness they have provided the last six months. Special “Thank You” to Berne dette, her co-worker and close friend from the liquor department, where they worked together.

To those who knew Melissa, keep her in your thoughts and heart with kindness, a lit tle laughter and a smile.

We miss you honey, and love you, Your Family.

Congratulations Packers West Geauga Schools

Unity Day is an annual event celebrated during National Bullying Prevention Month around the world. West Geauga Middle School students wore the color orange to show their unified support for kindness and acceptance as an alternative to unkind acts and bullying.

Annual Federal Funding Update

Home Delivered Holiday Meals

The Geauga County Department on Ag ing and local Thanksgiving sponsors Cher ished Companions, University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center, Mapleview Coun try Villa 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,

November 24.

There will be no regular Home Deliv ered Meal delivery or congregate meals on Thanksgiving. Instead, holiday meals are available by preorder only.

Thanksgiving Day meal requests are due by November 17.

For more information or to sign up for a meal, call the department on aging at 440279-2163 or 440-279-2183.

The West Geauga Local School District will hold a meeting at 4 p.m. Nov. 16 via Zoom to provide annual updates on the use of federal funding and garner stakeholder input. The Zoom link can be found on the district website at www.westg.org by clicking Nov. 16 Federal Funding Update under Events.

Stock Market Challenge

All Introduction to Business students at West Geauga High School competed in the Junior Achievement of Greater Cleveland Stock Market Challenge during the 2021-22 school year. Junior Achievement volunteers

taught stock concepts and helped prepare students for the competition.

West Geauga had one team qualify to compete in the national competition virtual ly against schools from all over the county. Team members Taylor Atwara and Berkeley Makuch competed in the stock market simu lation and won. Their awards were recently received. Congratulations Taylor and Berke ley.

Students in this school year’s Introduc tion to Business are currently training and excited to compete again. The regional com petition will be held at the Cleveland Federal Reserve Bank.

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The Chesterland Lions Club congratulates the Chesterland Packers for their 2nd place finish in the Silver Bracket Championships during this year’s Great Lakes Youth Football League playoffs!

Congratulations to players Luca Tripodo, Lino Lallitto, Brady Villers, Derek Horvath, Logan Williams, Timmy Mackin, Owen McNall, Caine Graham, Ben Zaller, Tommy Toth, Brecken Flowers-Partee, Daniel Reynolds, Luke Dolecek, Matthew Grabinski, Casey Rogaski, Averi Kovacs and Logan Klenck. The Packers are led by coaches: Frank Formichelli, Pasqualino Lallitto, Scott Purchase, Bill Carcelli, Jeree Flesher and Tom Shenkel.

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From the Road Department

Dear Chester Residents,

Like it or not, winter weather will be ar riving soon, and as always, the Chester Town ship Road Department will do its best to keep the roads clear and safe. The following infor mation outlines some of the township’s win ter season policies and procedures.

Chillicothe Road (Route 306) and May field Road (Route 322) are state roads. The plowing on these two roads is performed by Ohio Department of Transportation, not the Chester Township Road Department. Should you need to report a plowing issue on either of these roads, call the Geauga County ODOT office at 216-584-2315.

Chester Township has entered into a con tract with the Geauga County commissioners to plow the county roads, which are Mulber ry, Wilson Mills, Sperry south of Mayfield, and a portion of Caves from Russell Township to Wilson Mills Road. To report a plowing is sue on these roads, or any Chester Township road, please contact the Chester Township Road Department at 440-729-9110.

Chester Township has 183 lane miles of county and township roads, which take approximately three hours to plow with six crews. If continuous heavy snowfall is en countered, the response time is generally increased by an additional one to two hours depending on the caliber of the storm. It can, therefore, be several hours after a road is plowed before the truck returns for another pass.

The township does not have a “bare roads” snow plowing policy. Typically, the main roads are salted thoroughly, while hills, curves and intersections are salted on sec ondary roads.

The township is not responsible for the removal of snow thrown into any driveway as

a result of plowing the roads. Please avoid plowing, shoveling or blowing snow from your driveway onto the roadway. Piles of snow left on roadways can create dangerous obstacles for motorists and plow trucks. Leaving snow in the roadway could be subject to a possible citation.

Mailboxes should be kept in good condi tion in order to withstand being hit by the force of snow being thrown off the snow plows. If a mailbox is damaged or the post is broken due to thrown snow, the township will not repair or replace it. The township will only repair or replace a mailbox that has been directly hit by the plowing equipment.

If the township does have to replace a mailbox post, it will be done with a post that is no larger than a 4 inches by 4 inches, due to the fact that mailbox posts are required to be break-away if they are struck by a vehicle. If a plastic mailbox structure is hit by plow equipment, it will be replaced with a conven tional box and wood post.

Please set garbage containers at least six feet back from the edge of the road. This will help reduce the possibility of the containers being toppled.

Finally, residents should stress to their children to stay out of the path of snow be ing thrown from township plows. The snow thrown off plows travels at a high rate of speed and may contain rocks or pieces of ice.

If there are any questions regarding any of this information or a need to report a plowing issue, please contact the Chester Township Road Department office at 440-729-9110.

Any emergency situations should be re ported to the Chester Township Police De partment at 440-729-1234.

Thank you and drive safely this winter!

Community Meetings

Listed are public meetings and executive sessions for the coming two-week period, unless otherwise noted. These meeting notices are NOT legal notices.

Geauga County: Nov. 10, 3 p.m., Geauga JFS Family Services Planning Committee, at 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Claridon; Nov. 15, 9:30 a.m. – Geauga County Commissioners, 1 p.m. – Geauga Trumbull Solid Waste Man agement District, at Warren District Office, 4 p.m. – Emergency Planning Commission, at 12518 Merritt Road, Munson; Nov. 16, 5 p.m. – Board of Health, Ste. 333, 6 p.m. – Board of Developmental Disabilities, at 8200 Cedar Road, Chester; Nov. 21, 1:30 p.m., Family First Council, at 13244 Ravenna Road; Nov. 22, 9:30 a.m., Geauga County Commission ers; Nov. 29, 9:30 a.m., Geauga County Com

missioners. All county meetings are held at the Geauga County Administrative Building, 12611 Ravenwood Drive (Ste. #), Claridon, unless otherwise noted. County commission ers meetings are held in Suite 350.

Chester Township: Nov. 14, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; Nov. 16, 7 p.m., Zoning Com mission; Nov. 17, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.

Russell Township: Nov. 14, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; Nov. 17, 6 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at Russell Town Hall, 14890 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.

West Geauga BOE: Nov. 14, 7 p.m., regular meeting. All meetings are held at the BOE Community Room, 8615 Cedar Road, unless otherwise noted.

AUTOS & PARTS

2006 Dodge Dakota: 4-door, 6-foot bed, 4 wheel drive V8, power heated seats. 117,000 miles. $3,500. 216-456-7199. Tires: (2) BF Goodrich P255/70R15 Ea gle GT/TA, nearly new, $350/OBO. 440897-7300.

Motorcycles wanted to buy. Call Steve at 440-488-7924.

FOR SALE

Cemetery Plots: Western Reserve Memo rial Gardens, in the Old Rugged Cross section, (2) lots and (2) vaults, bronze memorial. 440-853-8976.

Jack Posts: One pair, 93”inch, $200. Two pair, 100”inch, $500. 440-843-8743.

Dining room set in time for Thanksgiv ing: Stunning arts and crafts-style table with leaves, 8 chairs, buffet with inlaid marble top, china hutch and base, for all $2,500/OBO, call/text 440-668-8768 for more info.

Troy-bilt Chipper Shredder: Model C84325, 3” chipper, Briggs & Stratton en gine, 11.50 series 250cc. $500/OBO. 440591-0149.

Fireplace: Vermont Castings free-stand ing, vent free, natural gas fireplace. $500. 440-632-5145.

FREE FREE - Wood and ash tree needs taken down, Middlefield Village, solid wood. Dave 440-221-3915.

Spinning wheel, yarn winder, Royal 1900’s typewriter, Polyroyal-TRF radio, IRC-Kadette radio, Victrola oak floor model, table-top hand-crank paper-roll organ. 440-533-5292.

Drive Spitfire 4 wheel power scooter. Can be disassembled for transportation. Used 5 times. $800. 440-286-4772.

Jenn-Air gas range, push-in model $450. Stihl leaf blower $125. Golf cart club car, electric $1,500. Inversion table $75. 216244-3767.

Shop AVON at home or office. Delivery and a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Bev Thompson Avon Independent Sales Representative Call: 440-708-8045 Visit my Web site: https://www.avon.com/ myavon/bthompson8804

Snowblower: Yard Machine 5HP electric start, used, $395/OBO. 440-897-7300.

GARAGE/ESTATE SALES

REAL ESTATE

We buy Houses and Land. Any condi tion or situation. Fast, friendly, local. Westwind Property Solutions. Text/call Wane today at 330-269-9595.

SERVICES

Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, remod eling, cleanout houses, we do most any thing. Call between 8a-4p, 440-813-4272. No answer, leave message.

Experienced sitter-companion looking for setting with grandparents, mom or dad, while you’re out shopping or for din ner. Call 440-537-1519.

John’s Plumbing: Affordable and re liable. Water heaters, toilets, faucets, drain cleaning, gas lines, sump pumps, well tanks. 440-285-0800.

Booking interior, remodeling and paint ing projects now! Licensed, insured and bonded. Service Member discounts! A&J Construction and Restoration. Andrew 440-749-3764.

Offering special discounts for interior and exterior painting and staining this season. 20+ years experience. Profes sional and insured. Call Dan 440-342-4552.

Estate, garage, & building clean-outs. Also, scrap metal wanted. Call 440-4133119.

Taxi Service - All Hours - Call 440-3217555.

PETS & ANIMALS

Wanted: Boarding for one horse, DecApril, need turnout, indoor arena, prefer self-care. 440-286-3840.

MISCELLANEOUS

Old fishing tackle wanted: fishing lures (wood or plastic), mouse to bear traps, wooden duck decoys. Call Lee 440-3138331.

4 wheelers, 3 wheelers, dirt bikes, gocarts, mini bikes, golf carts, gators, farm tractors/equipment, trailers, rid ing mowers, snowplows. Paying cash. 440-413-3119.

FREE fact: 95-97 percent of heroin or cocaine addicts started with marijua na. (National Survey on Drug Use and Health)

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media group

Seeking Sales Rep

Karlovec Media Group is hiring an account representatives to sell print and online advertising in and around Geauga County. Candidates must be able to manage time wisely, meet deadlines and have reliable transportation.

All of our staff must be willing to work in a team environment to help grow our newspapers. The ability to understand and live with a deadlinedriven business is a must.

The ideal candidate would have at least two years of sales experience.

Submit resumes to editor@karlovecmedia.com

Help Wanted

Yard worker wanted part time for Fall. Starting @$16/hr cash, more with expe rience. Driver’s license preferred. 440338-3563.

Elder Care needed, around the clock, in Chesterland area, must be able to oper ate Hoyer, references required. Wages, R&B. 440-339-0519.