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Chester Officials Swear in New Fire Chief By Valerie S. Clause editor@karlovecmedia.com William Shaw officially stepped in as Chester Township’s new fire chief Feb. 9. A previous fire chief in Willoughby and Solon, Shaw brings over 36 years of experience to the township. “I’m very proud of this moment,” he said, after being sworn in during the Chester Township Trustees meeting. “This department has impressed me and quite frankly – after a few months here — it was the staff that attracted me.” Shaw has been acting as interim fire chief since September 2021. At the time, then Fire Chief John Wargelin was placed on paid administrative leave, pending an
independent review and analysis of the township’s fire department. Clemans Nelson & Associates, a human resource management and consulting firm, was hired to see if any statutory provisions of the Ohio Revised Code applicable to the fire department had been violated. At a meeting on Jan. 4, 2022, trustees voted to approve the severance agreement between Wargelin and the township, but did not comment on whether Wargelin resigned or was terminated. Trustees said both the township and Wargelin were declining to comment for a period of 90 days. In other fire department business, firefighter and EMT Jeremy Scalese was promoted to paramedic lieutenant. See Chief • Page 4
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The Feb. 9 Chester Township Trustees meeting included updates to fire department staffing. William Shaw, left, was sworn in as the new Chester Township fire chief and Jeremy Scalese, right, was promoted to paramedic lieutenant.
Elements Fitness Studio Stronger Than Ever By Grace Hare editor@karlovecmedia.com Elements Studios in Chester Township is working on building back a better health and wellness community as they transition back to in-person services. Lisa LaBanc, a serial entrepreneur, runs and owns the fitness and wellness studio at 8508 Mulbuerry Road, which offers more than 60 classes per week. LaBanc said she was motivated from a young age to run her own business. Shortly after graduating from college, she and her father started PSI Product Specialists, an air dryer and air pressure supplier company that she still runs today. During the last 30 years, LeBanc also created other manufacturing-based businesses, such as Ice Box, which creates freezers for companies like Nestle.
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Elements Studios in Chester Township offers a variety of classes each week, including yoga, cycling, climbing, barre and one called “Rebounding” that uses small trampolines.
However, yoga was always LaBanc’s passion in life, so in October 2018, she decided to start her own yoga studio. “My love for yoga is what drove
me to open my studio. Yoga has changed my life and I even trained to become an instructor,” LaBanc said. “I also love being a business owner, so I decided to combine the
two and opened up Elements Studios.” The studio started as one building focused on teaching yoga classes. See Elements • Page 5
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Town Crier Dorothy’s Porch Giveaway
March 3 and 4, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dorothy’s Porch, a free community giveaway of clothing, bedding, household items, books and toys, will be held at Celebration Lutheran church, 10621 Auburn Road in Chardon.
GEL Zoom Webinar
March 4, 8-9 a.m. Dr. Bonnie Shaker, Kent State University, will present “Media Literacy: New Approaches for a New Age” via Zoom webinar at the next Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) meeting. Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) Breakfasts are co-sponsored by Geauga Growth Partnership and Kent State University at Geauga. To register, email info@geaugagrowth. com or call 440-564-1060.
Young Of Heart
March 4, 11:30 a.m. Geauga Young of Heart will meet at St. Anselm’s Parish Center in Chester Township. Bring a brown bag lunch. Dessert and coffee will be provided. Musical entertainment will be provided by Steppin’ Out. If the West Geauga Schools are closed because of weather, the meeting is canceled.
St. Mary’s Fish Fry
Fridays, 4:30-7 p.m. St. Mary Catholic Church, 401 North St., Chardon, will host its annual all-you-can-eat
fish fry buffet from 4:30-7 p.m. Fridays in Lent through April 8. Pricing for dine-in guests is $15 for adults, $7 for children 6-12 and free for children 5 and under. Carryout pricing is $13 for adults and $6 for children 6-12. All proceeds benefit St. Mary School’s tuition assistance fund. Questions? Call 440-286-8879 for more information.
Sports Gear Give & Take Day
March 5 West Geauga Recreation Council, West Geauga Soccer Club, West Geauga Baseball Federation and Chesterland Lions Club are hosting a Sports Gear Give and Take Day at Patterson’s Banquet Hall, 11414 Caves Road in Chester Township. From 9 a.m. to noon, donate clean, gently used items in plastic totes, baskets or handled bags - no garbage bags. Acceptable items include youth cleats, shin guards, goalie gloves, soccer balls, baseball bats, mitts, batting helmets, knee pads and athletic shoes. Then, return to Patterson’s from 3-7 p.m. and take any items needed for the youth sports seasons. The community event is free.
Maple Driving Tour
The 2022 N.E. Ohio “How Sweet It Is” drive-it-yourself Maple Tour hosted by Maple Producers of NE Ohio will be March 5-6 and 12-13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Maple syrup producers across northeast Ohio will open their sugarhouses to visitors to learn about their operations and see how maple syrup and ma-
ple products are made. For a list of participating producers and map of locations, visit mpneoh.com.
soh.org. Participants will receive a confirmation email from LibCal.
Mini-Golf at the Library
March 10, 6-8 p.m. The 2022 Woodland Wednesdays series continues with a virtual program, “Wicked Weeds Winter Woodies.” Speakers Natalie Gertz-Young, conservation educator with Lake Soil & Water Conservation District, and Becky Donaldson, Mentor Marsh naturalist with the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, will discuss techniques one can use to combat invasive plants. The online workshop is free, but registration is required; call 440-350-2033. For more information, visit geaugaswcd.com. For a fee, join the optional second field part of the program at the Mentor March Nature Center on March 12 from 12-2 p.m. or 3-5 p.m. To register for the field program, call 440-350-2033. Collaborators include Natural Resources Conservation Service, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, Division of Forestry, Farm Bureau and Holden Forests and Gardens.
March 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join the Geauga County Library Foundation for its 10th annual fundraiser at Geauga West Library in Chester Township. The $5 admission includes 18 holes of indoor minigolf, free family entertainment and prize auction. Call 440-286-6811, ext. 2533 for more information or visit www.geaugalibrary.net.
Improving Farm Profits
March 8, 6:30 p.m. Geauga and Portage soil and water conservation districts, Heritage Cooperative, Pheasants Forever and Natural Resources Conservation Service are hosting an online webinar to discuss improving profits for grain-growing operations by identifying and addressing problem areas in fields that are losing money. The program is free, but registration is required. To register, email aprieur@pheasantsforever.com.
Genealogical Society Meets
March 8, 7-8:30 p.m. Alan Jones will present “Free Online Help for Family History Research” via Zoom at the next meeting of the Geauga County Genealogical Society. The program will begin after a short meeting. Registration is required, visit www.gcg-
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Munson Indoor Flea Market
March 12, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Munson Township’s indoor flea market will be held at the Munson Town Hall and Fire Station Bay, 12210 Auburn Road. The $1 entrance fee will go toward the Munson Township Scholarship Fund. Youth 12 and under are free. Contact the township office at 440-2869255 for more information or to rent a space.
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Town Crier Lincoln Day Dinner
March 12, 5 p.m. The Northeast Ohio Conservative Club is hosting its Lincoln Day Dinner at LaVera’s Party Center, 32200 Chardon Road, Willoughby Hills. Keynote speakers are Jim Renacci, candidate for Ohio governor; and Joe Knopp, candidate for lieutenant governor. Tickets are $50 each or $400 for a table of eight and are available online only at geaugaccc.square.site. Call 216-520-1977 for information.
CV Herb Society Meets
March 18, 12:30 p.m. The Chagrin Valley Herb Society will meet at the Bainbridge Library, 17222 Snyder Road. The program on edible sugared flowers will begin after refreshments and a
business meeting. Email chagrinvalleyherbsociety@gmail. com to RSVP. Prospective members can learn about the organization at chagrinvalleyherbsociety.org.
Happy Tails Benefit
April 9, 5-8 p.m. Happy Tails Cat Sanctuary is holding its 40th Anniversary Benefit at Patterson Fruit Farm’s Orchard Hills Party Center in Chester Township. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m. Event includes food, silent and Chinese auctions, 50-50 raffles and cash bar. Tickets are $40 per person and will be held at the door unless requested in advance. For more information or to purchase tickets by March 31, call or text Doreen at 440759-0076.
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. Chester Township: March 2, 3 p.m. – Board of Trustees, special meeting, 7 p.m. – Zoning Commission; March 10, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees; March 14, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; March 16, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission. All meetings are held at the Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, un-
less otherwise noted. Russell Township: March 3, 2 p.m., Board of Trustees; March 7, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; March 17, 6 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at Russell Town Hall, 14890 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted. (NOTE: Trustees new meeting dates are first and third Thursdays.) West Geauga BOE: March 14, 7 p.m., regular meeting. All meetings are held at the BOE Community Room, 8615 Cedar Road, unless otherwise noted.
Arts & Entertainment Fairmount Summer Camps
Registration for Fairmount Center for the Arts summer camps opens March 7. Summer 2022 offers a variety of camps for children ages 3 through 13 years. Programs are offered from June 1 through July 29. Camps include half day, full day, one day and one week options in dance, music, theater and visual arts. For more information or to register, call 440-338-3171, visit www.fairmountcenter.org or stop by in at 8400 Fairmount Road in Russell Township.
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SWCD Holds Poster Contest The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) has proclaimed April 24 through May 1 as Stewardship Week, marking the 67th year of the national event. In celebration, Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District is sponsoring a poster contest with the theme, “Healthy Soil: Healthy Life.” The purpose of the contest is to encourage in youth a connection to the important benefit of protecting soil and water resources. The contest is open to all students in grades K-12 from public, private or home schools. The 2022 theme must be included. All posters must be created by an individual stu-
dent rather than a team of students. Digital posters will be accepted. A signed and legible entry form must be submitted. All posters must be submitted to the Geauga SWCD office at 14269 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton, on or before May 20, or emailed to Katie Nainiger at knainiger@geaugaswcd.com. The Geauga SWCD is offering a first and second place prize in each category: K-1, 2-3, 4-6, 7-9 and 10-12. The first place winners in each category will move on to the state competition and then national. For information and contest rules, contact Geauga SWCD at 440-834-1122 or www. geaugaswcd.com.
Real Estate Transfers Following is a list of area real estate transfers for the weeks ending Feb. 11 and Feb. 18, 2022 provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only. CHESTER TOWNSHIP Kyle Christopher Chapic (trustee), Bentbrook Drive, to Lindsay Stokes, $175,000. (5.00 acres) Julia R. Wendt, 9555 Wilson Mills Road, to Aliaksandr Lapin, $297,000. (2.51 acres) Theresa M. Jarem, 11286 Sperry Road, to Owen Loncar, $245,000. (10.00 acres) Charles Jr. and Margaret Ann Janki, 13275 Sperry Road, to Corey Brown and Cris-
tina Gurney, $425,000. (1.50 acres) Patty A. Pierce (trustees), 9298 Sherman Road, to Michael J. Cryst, $350,000. (10.14 acres) Scheib Family Trust, 12865 Woodside Drive South, to David and Maria Carlson, $385,000. (1.50 acres) Beth Anne Foell and Sue Ellen Milligan, 11443 County Line Road, to Beth Anne Foell, $140,000. (1.00 acres) April L. and David R. Higgins, 13041 Marilyn Road, to Sheryl J. Sazima, $225,000. (1.00 acres) RUSSELL TOWNSHIP Gilda F. and Wilmer L. Spears, County Line Road (part s/l P2-P3), to Steven Dunn and Katherine L. Drummond, $525,000. (3.03 acres) Silver Creek Development Ltd., 8543 Silvercreek Drive, to Nathan J. and Kristina N. Rosenbaum, $482,000. (1.96 acres)
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from page 1 Trustees debriefed about the recent snowstorms and township road department response. While they agreed the road department managed the snow removal well, they were interested in knowing what other townships and cities were doing in their approach to staffing and snow removal. “I’ve talked to Russell, Kirtland and Chardon — and all approached snow plowing differently,” said Trustee Craig Richter. Some townships have drivers on 16-hour shifts, while others limit a shift to 12-hours; some run three shifts and some run two. Chester has the highest number of miles to plow when compared to neighboring communities, coming in at 90 miles, while others are closer to 50 miles, he said. Other factors also impact snow removal planning for the road department, including considering available crews; and the type of event, such as ice, snow, duration of the event and rate of snowfall. Parked cars can also impede snow removal, trustees and road officials added. “This is about the safety of our drivers and the safety of our residents,” said Trustee Ken Radtke. Trustees agreed to continue discussing development of a best practices plan with the road superintendent. “Once we all get on the same page, we’ll communicate it to the public,” Radtke said.
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Campus Chatter West Geauga alumna Katina M. Demarchi, of Chester Township, graduated summa cum laude from University of Pittsburgh with a doctorate of physical therapy. She also passed the National Physical Therapy Examination.
Devin Pall, of Chester Township, graduated with a bachelor’s of science in engineering, technology and management from Ohio University’s Russ College of Engineering and Technology.
Lindsey Downs, of Chester Township, has been named to the fall dean’s list at the University of Findlay.
Sarah Frederick, of Chester Township, graduated from Miami University with a bachelor of science in art education, art therapy.
Lucia Carpinelli, Rory Erwin, Sarah Grinstead and Nicholas Paulic, all of Chester Township, were named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at John Carroll University.
Sofya Goncharenko, of Chester Township, was named to the dean’s list at the College of William & Mary for the fall semester.
Carla Kless, Claire Andres, Ethan Hofer, Jennifer O’Donnell, Ivy Heim, Mikayla Ingraham and Meredith Mallon-Jeffrey, all of Chester Township; and Cristina Formichelli and Grace Prexta, both of Russell Township, were named to the fall semester dean’s list at Ohio University.
Stephen Sandham, Jillian Smith and Kaitlin Smith, all of Chester Township, were named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Baldwin Wallace University. Julia Frank, of Chester Township, was named to the dean’s list at Hiram College for the fall semester.
Chesterland Historical Village Open House
March 6, 2-4 p.m. The Chesterland Historical Village will host its first open house of the year at the village located on the corner of Caves and Mayfield roads in Chester Township. A snow angel contest is planned, followed by hot chocolate and cookies in the Town Hall. Children will also have an opportunity to create the first sighting of spring bunnies.
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However, soon after taking a trip to see her friend who works at a fitness studio in California, LaBanc got inspired to expand her offerings. “I went to the climbing class at the studio my friend worked at and it was amazing,” said LaBanc, adding the climbing machine the studio uses mimics the body movement of climbing a mountain by incorporating cardio, aerobic activity and strength training. “I knew I had to get those machines for my studio. It’s now one of our most popular classes,” LaBanc said. She expanded her one yoga studio to a multi-workout fitness and wellness facility that has several different kinds of programs and offers more than 60 classes per week. Just a year after opening Elements Studios, the COVID-19 pandemic closed the studio down for seven months, as they couldn’t run at half capacity with group classes. With no governmental aid available for fitness studios, Elements Studios took not only a financial hit on the business, but also the independent fitness instructors who would teach at the studio temporarily lost employment. During the pandemic, the studio built a deck and a patio outside and they recently received a license to sell wine. “We want to expand Elements Studios by doing different things to make us stand out,” said LaBlanc, adding her goal for the upcoming years is to continue to build back clientele, innovate new classes and focus on
The 1842 Tanner House and the General Store will be open for guests to see the growing collection of quilts and displays created by curator Eileen Zavarella. Historian Sylvia Wiggins and store curator Sue Ingrassia have filled the store with memorabilia of the time. Visit the Wool Hollow Room to learn about history of fabric and view the working barn loom. Learn about activities for the coming season. Call 440-729-1830 for more information. creating new mental health workshops. Currently, the studio also helps Shaker Heights High School seniors with their final year projects centered around mental wellness. LaBlanc’s goals for her studio are to continue to work with school systems to implement programs around mental wellness and to facilitate different team-building exercises for her employees that inspire growth and wellness.
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Grace Laster cuts down the net at the Wolvarena at West Geauga High School after her Wolverines’ 49-21 win against Chagrin Falls, a sectional final win. With this victory, the Wolverines have not lost a game since the middle of December, when they were 5-6. West G now stands at 18-6.
Wolverines Win Sectional With 13th Victory in a Row By Alan Kornspan sports@karlovecmedia.com Playing at fast pace, the West Geauga Wolverines quickly got out to an early lead in their sectional championship game Feb. 19 against the Chagrin Falls Tigers. Although the Tigers gained momentum in the second quarter and battled back, the Wolverines pulled away from their rival in the third quarter and won 49-21. “Today was a great win for us over a really good Chagrin Falls team, a team we’re familiar with in our conference,” said West Geauga Head Coach Brandon Stewart. “We just came out, we jumped on them early. We knew they were going to battle back, and they did. “It’s a really good team over there. They are really well coached.” Senior Meghan Zebrowski also emphasized her team’s fast-paced strategy to the start the game. “We wanted to come out fast-paced because we knew that they were going to try slowing things down and we wanted to not allow that to happen,” she said. After the Tigers battled back in the second quarter, West G’s defense dominated the second half by only giving up six points. The Wolverines gave up four points in the third quarter and two points in the fourth quarter, and outscored the Tigers 23-6 in the second half. Their dominant defense was set up by a shift in strategy as the third quarter began. Instead of playing their usual up-tempo offense, the Wolverines slowed down the game significantly by passing the ball around the perimeter. “We knew they were going to sit in that zone a little bit,” Stewart said. “We wanted to kind of catch our breath a little bit, make them come out and guard us.
VIDEO: Alexa Hocevar, Maggie Furst, Coach Brandon Stewart, Meghan Zebrowski
“We knew our advantage was when they had to guard us man-to-man just by the way that we attack and play in transition. So the fact that we were able to do that and burn a See Basketball • Page 7
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GPH Hires New Health Commissioner By Valerie S. Clause editor@karlovecmedia.com Geauga Public Health named Dr. Jeffery Cameron as its new health commissioner during the Jan. 26 health board meeting. Adam Litke, GPH interim administrator, attended a recent Geauga County Commissioners meeting and told the board Cameron’s position is part time. “It’s about two hours a week, give or take, but he’ll probably end up with more than that — he seems to really enjoy it,” Litke said, adding the Ohio Revised Code permits them to employ either a full-time health commissioner or choose to hire a part-time health commissioner and a full-time administrator. GPH opted for a part-time commissioner and a full-
Geauga Skywatchers
March 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join Skywatchers for “Make a Star Pointer” at Chardon Public Library. Create a star-finding tool to take home. Although designed for youth in grades 6-12, the program is open to all. Registration is required; visit www. GeaugaLibrary.libcal
Schools PGP Offers Scholarships
Protect Geauga Parks is offering the 2022 Bob McCullough Memorial Conservation Scholarship to assist Geauga County high school seniors interested in conservation careers. Three scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded. Applications are due by April 10. For information or to access an application, email info.protectgeaugaparks@gmail. com.
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little bit of clock and take the air out of the ball, it really forced them to have to play perfect on the other end.” Zebrowski added, “Once we were winning by a lot, we want to slow down and come together and play more calm and collected so we don’t make as many mistakes, because we are already up by so many.” With this victory, the Wolverines have not lost a game since the middle of December, when they were 5-6. West G now stands at 18-6. After the game, junior Alexa Hocevar discussed her team’s amazing 13-game winning streak. “We basically discussed all of our goals, and everything that we wanted to work for, for the rest of the season,” Hocevar said. “Because after that, we were 5 and 6, so our record was not very good. And after that, we just worked really hard for 13 straight games.” Coach Stewart added, “They had made this goal to get to districts a while ago, and it’s another step that we can check of our list.” The Wolverines will next play the Perry Pirates in a district semifinal match-up Feb. 23 at Lakeside High School.
time administrator, which Litke said is a cost savings of approximately $80,000 to $90,000 per year for the county. “It’s pretty much a cost saving measure — to save the health department and county a ton of money,” Litke said. “I just do most of the work and then he’ll receive the stuff that you need a master’s degree or M.D. to take care of.” Cameron — an obstetrician-gynecologist who has a full-time independent practice in Chardon — has spent the past two weeks learning more about the expectations for the health commissioner role, along with meeting members of the various department leads and understanding what they do, he said in a follow up interview. When asked what he hopes to bring to
the community as commissioner, he had one chemistry through Bowling Green State University; and graduated from Case Western word: “Continuity.” Cameron officially started Feb. 1, taking Reserve University School of Medicine in 1984. He completed his residency at the place of interim Health CommisMt. Sinai Hospital in Cleveland, he sioner Jennifer Williams-Reid. The added. position had been open since Aug. Cameron has lived in Bainbridge 25, 2021, when the health board Township for over 30 years, with his voted to terminate then Health wife, Kathy. They have four children Commissioner Tom Quade, who had and 10 grandchildren. been at the helm since 2019. The board is currently taking Prior to 2016, Cameron worked Cameron steps to fill the administrator posiout of UH-Geauga Medical Center as a private practice. He has also served the tion. They had nine applicants and have narcommunity since 2002 at the Middlefield rowed it down to two candidates. “What we hope to do is have a final deciAmish Birthing Center, he said. Cameron completed a Bachelor of Sci- sion and contract in place before the board ence degree in chemistry at The College meeting in February,” said board member of Wooster; received a master’s degree in David Gragg.
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American Legion Pancakes
Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Atwood-Mauck American Legion Post 459 is hosting its all-you-can-eat pancake breakfasts every Sunday through April 10 at the post located at 14052 Goodwin St. in Burton. Carryout orders are also available.
Bainbridge Civic Club
March 6, 13 and 20, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Bainbridge Civic Club will host its 70th annual pancake breakfasts for the public in the Kenston High School cafeteria. Takeout and delivery options are also available. Orders for takeout and delivery must be completed online by noon the Saturday prior to the Sunday breakfast. Visit TheCivicClub. org for menu options, prices and to place orders. Proceeds support annual scholarships and philanthropic endeavors. For more information, contact Mark George at 440-591-1819 or email BainbridgeCivic@gmail.com.
Berkshire Athletic Boosters
Sundays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Berkshire Athletic Boosters are hosting all-you-can-eat pancake breakfasts in the Berkshire High School cafeteria. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for kids. Proceeds support Berkshire student-athletes. There will also be a craft show in the Berkshire High School gym on the same dates from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Burton Fire Station
Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Burton Fire Station will serve all-youcan-eat pancake and sausage breakfasts every Sunday in March at the station located at 13828 Spring St. in Burton. Cost is $8 for adults, $7 for seniors and $6 for kids. Children 5 and under are free. Volunteers are needed; call 440-834-4416.
CFEF Pancake Breakfast
March 6, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Chagrin Falls Educational Foundation (CFEF) will hold its annual all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast in the Chagrin Falls Middle School cafeteria. Guests will enjoy tableside magic tricks
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and musical performances during breakfast. Tickets are $10 and $5 for seniors. Children 3 and under and Chagrin Falls District teachers and staff are free. All money raised will go back to district-wide grants.
Chardon VFW Pancake Breakfasts
Sundays, 8 a.m. to noon Chardon VFW Post 6519 will be serving its annual pancake breakfasts every Sunday through April 10 at the post located at 752 Water St. in Chardon. Senior and kids menus are available. Breakfast features four flavors of pancakes, French toast, eggs made to order, sausage, bacon, ham, home fries, toast and beverages. Call 440-285-3699 for takeout orders.
Geauga Historical Society
Sundays, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Geauga County Historical Society is hosting all-you-can-eat pancake breakfasts every Sunday in March, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Century Village Museum, 14653 East Park St. in Burton. Drive-thru meals will also be available. For more information, call 440-834-1492.
Huntsburg CC Breakfasts
March 5 and 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Huntsburg Congregational Church is hosting all-you-can-eat pancake breakfasts at the church located at 12435 Madison Road, Huntsburg Township. Breakfast also includes sausage, scrambled eggs and beverages. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for kids and free for youth under 5. Carryout is available. Call 440-6323000 for information.
Parkman Chamber Pancakes
Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parkman Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual pancake breakfasts every Sunday in March, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy its special recipe sausage and local pure maple syrup. Breakfast is drive-thru/carryout only from the Parkman Community House, 16295 Main Market Road. Cost is $9 each. Want your group’s pancake breakfasts included here? Send details to editor@geaugamapleleaf.com
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Geauga Park District For more information and registration, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org. No registration required unless otherwise noted.
Hidden Gems Hike: Affelder Exploration
March 10 and 12, 1-2:30 p.m. The West Woods, Affelder House Join a naturalist exploring the trails of this beautiful park, discovering forest and stream. The hike is entirely outdoors, so dress for the weather and wet terrain. Registration required.
Maple Syrup Jug Lamp
March 10, 6-8 p.m. The West Woods, Nature Center Join our crafty naturalist and create a fun accent lamp out of a maple syrup jug. Ages 14+ with adult. Registration required. Fee is $35 Geauga resident, $38 out-of-county resident.
Hike The West Woods: Cabin Fever Cure
March 20, 1-3 p.m. Join a naturalist to explore The West Woods in search of early indicators that spring is on the way. Weather is variable and trails include hills, so dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes that can get wet. Registration is required.
Free Snowshoe Borrowing First-come, first-served snowshoe borrowing is still free for Geauga County residents at The West Woods Nature Center in Russell Township. Borrowing can take place any time from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and last up to two hours, with all snowshoes returned by 4 p.m. One must be at least 18 years old to check out a pair; anyone younger must be accompanied by an adult. Youth sizes are available.
Police Blotter The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Chester Township Police Department Feb. 11-27, 2022. HARASSMENT Feb. 26 11:28 p.m., Mayfield Road. Male in parking lot of PD to report harassment that took place at a local restaurant in Chesterland. It was over them saying they “Ruined their kid’s life.” LOST PROPERTY Feb. 26 2:07 p.m., Chillicothe Road. Lost firearm. Last time caller had it was Wednesday at Giant Eagle. S&W Airweight 5-shot revolver. Officer advised in case the weapon is turned over to Chester PD. POSSIBLE DUI Feb. 13 8:27 p.m., Mayfield Road. Male in black car driving and possibly drunk and trying to hit Sunoco employee. Caller states he has video. Would like an officer to respond. Per officer, male and has blood in his mouth. See report. SUSPICIOUS Feb. 21 6:16 p.m., Cedar Acres Drive. Caller reports several animals including tigers were loose last night. Caller will be in backyard waiting for officers. See report. No tigers and nobody was injured. Feb. 23 11:52 a.m., Chillicothe Road. Manager observed suspicious activity at Dollar General last night. CTPD was able to stop the person last night and identify the female. Today while checking the property in the daylight, caller was able to observe what
the female was doing. She would like an officer to check the cover toward the base of the pole; the female was tampering with something under the cover. Manager is at the store and will meet the officer. THEFT Feb. 17 10:15 a.m., Herrick Drive. IR request. Theft of catalytic converters. Report taken.
The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Russell Township Police Department Feb. 11-24, 2022. ANIMAL PROBLEM Feb. 12 8 a.m., Chillicothe Road. Assistant manager reported a duck in parking lot that arrived around 1 a.m. She advised the duck has been running in and out of vehicles causing issues in parking lot. Officer observed the duck, which was someone’s domestic farm duck. Officer contacted ODNR officer and began checking with neighbors. Unable to locate owner. Met with ODNR officer and duck could not be located. Advice given to assistant manager. GENERAL ASSITANCE Feb. 13 9:57 a.m., Pine Hollow. While on patrol officer came across a male at the apron of his driveway, laying on his back and not moving. Squad requested. Officer attended to male who was unconscious but seemed to be having a hard time breathing. Male rolled on his side and he started breathing better and became conscious. It appears male slipped on ice, hit his head and knocked himself out. Male transported to hospital. Wife notified, too.
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Classifieds AUTOS & PARTS $Wanted Junk Vehicles$ Call 440-6797293
FOR RENT Barn/arena for lease for horses or agricultural operation for equipment storage. Newbury. 440-564-7363.
FOR SALE Four cemetery plots at Whitehaven Memorial Park. Section C, lot 517, spaces 1, 2, 3, 4. $1,000 each. Two or four, no singles. Compare to cemetery price. Jim or Mickey 440-256-3602. 5 ceiling fans, 4 with lights. $20 each or all 5 for $50. Natural gas space heater $100. 440-834-8943. Banjo: Earl Scruggs Masterstroke 1980’s, $3,500. 2 Billy Jack style hats, $30 each. Text to 440-655-9999. 6-foot Universal Grain Drill grain and grass/clover boxes. All cast iron parts. Works great for horse or tractor pull. 440-548-2414. Antique clocks many; large greenhouse panes of glass $5 each: humpback chest $89; large rocking horse $79. 440-338-3563. 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
PETS & ANIMALS Semi-feral cats displaced in Youngstown apartment building demolition need barn homes. Will be spayed/neutered. Call Rebecca 440-321-2485. MISCELLANEOUS FREE fact—95 per cent of drug addicts started with marijuana. Talk to your young people, especially those going to college!
GARAGE/ESTATE SALES
WANTED Looking for access to open field near wooded acreage to keep honeybee hives in Russell, Newbury, Bainbridge areas. 216-401-3300.
WANTED TO BUY Old fishing tackle wanted: fishing lures (wood or plastic), mouse to bear traps, wooden duck decoys. Call Lee 440-3138331.
If you need to have a moving sale or estate sale. Call Kathy Willis at 440-8403226.
Buying all Stanley Bailey planes and machinist tools. Call Karl at 440-812-3392. Motorcycles wanted to buy. Call Steve 440-488-7924.
HELP WANTED Gardening foreman, experience preferred, will train. Small gardening company hiring driven individual for gardens in Chagrin Valley. Pay negotiable. Call Matt 440-759-4380.
SERVICES Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses, we do most anything. Call between 8a-4p, 440-813-4272. No answer, leave message. Offering special discounts for interior and exterior painting and staining this season. 20+ 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. Van Taxi Service. All Hours. Crews Welcome. Call 440-321-7555.
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