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Your Community Newspaper Since 1967 West Geauga Softball Team Returns to the Diamond By Jason Baxter sports@geaugamapleleaf.com West Geauga head softball coach Bob Leppla, now in his sixth year at the helm, had compiled a 25-12 record in the two years leading up to the cancellation of the 2020 season. The 2019 season ended with a 4-0 loss to Cortland Lakeview, now a distant memory, it was part of the journey for the Wolverines in taking the program to the next level in the extremely competitive Division II Jefferson District. Though that momentum was slowed by the cancellation of last season, that has not stopped Coach Leppla and his program from building to be successful in 2021 and beyond. Leppla said that he expects his team’s strengths will be team unity, senior Leadership and athleticism. The Wolverines have six letterwinners returning from the 2019 season. The Wolverines will count on senior pitchers Kiera Williams (1-1, 3.28 ERA) and Joselyn Moores (0-1, 5.28 ERA). Williams will also play centerfield, in 2019, she had a .386 batting average with two home runs and 13 RBIs. First base/outfielder Lauren Kretschman (.262 Batting Average, 3 RBIs), while Mia Pizzuto will handle catching duties. Leppla said: “We are a very young team experience wise. As the season progresses we hope to compete at a varsity level and win some games.” “We have a good young nucleus with senior leadership, he added.” The Wolverines will count on a See Softball • Page 8
Motorbike Thieves Caught in Chester after High-Speed Chase By Ann Wishart ann@geaugamapleleaf.com An online ad to sell a motorbike in Newbury Township led to theft, shots fired, a high-speed chase and apprehension of three Cleveland teens in Chester Township early evening March 30. Geauga County Sheriff Scott Hildenbrand told the Geauga County Maple Leaf three Black teens responded to an advertisement Jefferson Jr. on Facebook Marketplace listing the sale of a blue Yamaha dirt bike. A Ravenna Road resident had placed the ad. The two juveniles and Frederick Damon Jefferson Jr., 18, of Linwood Avenue, showed up at the
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Chester Township police apprehended three Cleveland teens — 16, 17 and 18 years old — following a high-speed chase March 30. The men stole a Yamaha dirt bike a Newbury Township man had listed for sale on Facebook Marketplace. The adult male is being held at the county jail on a $50,000 cash or surety bond.
resident’s home shortly after 6 p.m. March 30 and told the homeowner they wanted to test drive his motorbike. One got on the Yamaha dirt bike, drove out the driveway and kept going, Hildenbrand said.
The other two jumped in their car and followed. The homeowner, who has a concealed carry license, pulled out his gun and shot once in the air and once at the vehicle, See Chase • Page 4
ATV Riders Charged for Criminal Trespass By Ann Wishart ann@geaugamapleleaf.com
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Larry Komidar, of Chester Township, clearly marked his property on Camelot Lane to keep ATV riders off. Last week police apprehended five young men and cited three for criminal trespass and criminal mischief.
Five young men caught riding their all-terrain vehicles on private property in Chester Township were apprehended March 27 and three of them face charges of criminal trespass and criminal mischief, said Chester Police Chief Mark Purchase. Rory Nolan, 20, of Mayfield Heights, Michael Harden, 20, of Highland Heights, and a 17-yearold male from Highland Heights were seen by Larry Komidar, who called the Chester Police Department to report the trespassers were driving recklessly on his property and on the strip of land under the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Company power lines behind his property.
It wasn’t the first time Komidar had seen the ATVs tear across his property, shoot across Camelot Lane and tear up the turf of his neighbor as they did high-speed donuts. There have been repeat performances for a year. “The one group keeps coming back again and again,” Komidar said in a phone interview last week. “They are definitely a nuisance and they damage property.” Komidar said last November it is not uncommon for ATV riders to mistakenly consider the land under the CEI high tension lines public property. When he flags them down and explains they are trespassing, most leave and do not return. However, when he repeatedly See Trespass • Page 6
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Town Crier Outreach Spaghetti Dinner
April 15, 6-7 p.m. Christ Presbyterian Church offers free outreach spaghetti dinners the third Thursday of each month. Dinners are drive-thru only. The church is located at 12419 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.
Red Cross Blood Drives
The American Red Cross is calling for donors of all blood types, especially those with type O, to give blood and help refuel the blood supply. Donation appointments may be made by downloading the free Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-733-2767. April 15, St. Mark Lutheran Church, 11900 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 2-7 p.m. April 20, Chester Christian Center, 11815 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 1-6 p.m. April 21, Mayfield Church, 7747 Mayfield Road, Chester Township, 2-7 p.m.
Protect Geauga Parks
April 15, 7:30 p.m. Join Protect Geauga Parks for a Zoom webinar, “Weeds for Your Needs with Doug Elliott: A Celebration of Useful and Interesting Wild Plants – Their Stories, Songs and Lore.” A storyteller, author, herbalist and musician, Elliott will share his knowledge of useful wild plants. The webinar is free, but guests must pre-register to attend and receive a link to join the program. For information, or to register, call Barb Partington at 216-346-4025 or email info.protectgeaugaparks@gmail.com.
Free Fresh Produce
April 17, 9-11 a.m. Newbury United Community Church will resume hosting fresh produce giveaways the third Saturday of each month through August at the church located at 14961 Auburn Road. Cleveland FoodBank provides the service to low income Geauga County residents. Please bring ID, bags and mask.
WG Kiwanis Pancakes
April 18, 8 a.m. to noon West Geauga Kiwanis is holding a drive-thru complimentary pancake breakfast on at Eddy Fruit Farm in Chester Township
to thank the community for 67 years of pancake tradition. Donations will be accepted. Breakfast includes sausage and buttermilk or blueberry cakes with Geauga county maple syrup. Visit WGkiwanis.org to sign up or take a chance by just stopping by. Kiwanis will be hosting a “no pancakes” golf outing fundraiser on July 11 at St Denis Golf course. Sponsors and golfers needed. Call Les at 440-221-0112 for details.
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Gardeners may send their gardening questions to the Master Gardener at mggeauga@yahoo.com. The Ohio State University Extension volunteers are trained to educate others with timely research-based gardening information and are available April through October. Include a detailed description of the problem along with one’s full name, address and phone number in the email. Feel free to send a photo of the gardening problem. Email will be checked Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Audubon Goes on Backyard Safari
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April 20, 7 p.m. Blackbrook Audubon Society presents “The Wildlife of Bass Lake” in a virtual program with nature enthusiast Chris Parker. Parker has documented his face-to-face encounters with the variety of wildlife that swims, flies and walks at Geauga Park District’s Bass Lake Preserve in Munson Township. Register on the event page of blackbrookaudubon.org to receive a link to the program.
PGC Annual Plant Sale
May 8, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland are busy preparing for the decades old tradition of their annual spring plant sale held the day before Mother’s Day at the Chester Town Hall parking lot. Follow the group on Facebook as the sale takes shape and there is more information. Membership to the PGC is open to all Geauga County residents who enjoy gardening, fun activities and giving back to the community. For membership information, contact Gwenn at 440-804-4167 or gbzoeller@ yahoo.com.
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PLANT SALE Saturday, May 8th BAM to 2 PM
Rain or Shine Chester Town Hall Parking Lot Rte. 306 just North of Rte. 322 -made for social distancing shopping-
Large Assortment of Hanging Baskets, Perennials, Herbs and Annuals and the Garden Shed! Shop for yourself at this popular plant sale and remember Mother's Day!
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Seeking Second Win, West G Stalled by Rain By Mason Cole sports@geaugamapleleaf.com Carrying a 1-4 record with hopes of gaining their second victory of the season, the West Geauga Wolverines took on the Lake Catholic Cougars April 8. But the Cougars came ready, and the two teams fought back and forth till rain postponed the rest of the game. In the top of the first inning, Wolverines pitcher Lino Valletta walked senior Dylan Frazier to give the Cougars their first baserunner. A few pitches later, Lake Catholic senior Joe Malchesky launched a single into centerfield, scoring Frazier to give the Cougars an early 1-0 lead. West Geauga was never far behind. In the second inning, Wolverines senior Nicholas Paulic drove a ball to centerfield for a base hit single. In the Wolverines next at-bat, a Lake Catholic pitch went awry and bounced past the catcher, allowing Paulic to advance to second base. Then shortly after, a hit by junior Ryan Garvey allowed Paulic to advance to third base. The very next pitch again bounced in the dirt and shot over the Cougars catcher. Paulic dashed to home plate to score the Wolverines their first run and tie the game 1-1. Play was tightly contested. Then, in the third inning, West Geauga began to hit its stride. Junior Ty Boze started the inning with a walk, then stole second base. Junior Daniel Stewart saw two early strikes during his atbat before taking four straight balls and walking to first. Then, with runners at first and second base, Paulic sent a bouncing ball up the middle that was fielded by the Cougars second baseman who threw to first base but was unable to record the out. The Paulic hit scored Boze and gave the Wolverines a 2-1 lead.
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which he hit, the sheriff said. The homeowner then got into his car to chase the thieves and called 9-1-1 about 7 p.m. with his location. The man followed the thieves northbound on Ravenna Road until the bike and car turned westbound onto U.S. Route 322. Deputies and a Geauga Park District ranger tried unsuccessfully to stop the thieves. When the bike ran out of gas, the rider dumped it in the ditch and all three men fled in their vehicle, Hildenbrand said. Once their vehicle reached speeds around 100 mph, the chase was terminated. However, Chester Township Police Department had been notified. Chester Police Chief Mark Purchase said his officers deployed stop sticks along U.S. 322, puncturing the fleeing vehicle’s tires. “That eventually brought the car to a stop at the intersection of (routes) 306 and 322,” Purchase said Wednesday morning, adding the suspects pulled into the CVS drug store parking lot and fled on foot. Hildenbrand said the three men ran toward Guido’s Pizza Haven, where one went inside and sat down. A second ran behind the restaurant and hid in a drainage pipe, while
Later that inning, junior Ryan Garvey hit a single into right field which scored two more runs for West Geauga, extending its lead to 4-1. Wolverines coach Guy McIntyre attributed his team’s third inning success to simplicity. “They just saw the ball well and put the ball in play,” he said. However, the Wolverines dominance was short-lived. Valletta game up three runs in the top of the fourth inning as Lake Catholic quickly tied the game 4-4. McIntyre decided it was time to show the Cougars a different look as he inserted senior Cameron Rogal at pitcher and moved Valletta to the outfield. But Lake Catholic would score one more run in the inning to regain the lead 5-4. The fourth inning was a tough one for the Wolverines defense. McIntyre broke it down in blunt terms: “We were walking batters. It’s that simple. You walk batters, they score, you lose. … There is no defense against walks.” With a four-run fourth inning, the Cougars seized momentum of the game. West Geauga was unable to produce any runs in the bottom of the fourth, and in the top of the fifth inning, Lake Catholic added a run to make the score 6-4. That’s when the rain came. Before the top of the fifth inning was over, a heavy downpour began, prompting the umpires to stop play and postpone the game. West Geauga and Lake Catholic agreed to resume at a later date from the exact moment of stoppage: the top of the fifth inning, two batters on base and two outs. “My pitching staff has to cut down on the walks and throw strikes,” said McIntyre of the conclusion to come. “I have some pitchers that are doing well and other guys that are struggling, and we will just work it out.” the third man was trying to open a manhole cover to let the second man out when officers apprehended them about 7:45 p.m. Deputies were assisted by Chester officers, the Ohio State Highway Patrol and park rangers from the Geauga Park District and the Holden Arboretum, he added. Two of the thieves were juveniles, ages 16 and 17, Hildenbrand said, and apprehension was peaceful. “There was no fight,” the sheriff said. “I always say, you can’t outrun a radio.” Jefferson was arraigned at Chardon Municipal Court last week on fourth-degree felony theft. Judge Terri Stupica set his bond at $50,000 cash or surety. Jefferson remains jailed at the Geauga County Safety Center. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 9. The two juveniles were sent to the Portage-Geauga Juvenile Detention Center in Ravenna, Stupica said. Hildenbrand said anyone selling items online is welcome to meet with potential buyers at the safety center. “It’s a safe place to conduct sales. People are less likely to rip you off there and we have cameras,” he said, adding buyers also don’t have the seller’s address if they meet at the safety center.
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Patterson is Ohio Farm Bureau President
West Geauga
Chester Township resident Bill Patterson has been elected the 25th president of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. He now holds the highest elected office in Ohio’s largest and most influential farm and food organization. OFBF Trustees elected Patterson upon the resignation of Frank Burkett, of Massillon, who left the board to stand for election to the nationwide board of directors. He was elected to the nationwide board April 1. Patterson, a member of Ohio Farm Bureau’s state board since 2011, has been OFBF’s first vice president for the past five years and previously served as treasurer. He is a 26-year member of the Geauga County
Farm Bureau and will continue to serve as the District 4 trustee representing Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake and Trumbull counties. Patterson farms with his family, raising apples, strawberries, peaches and producing maple syrup. The agritourism operation includes a farm market, bakery, fall fun fest, pick-your-own apples and strawberries, and a wedding venue. They also wholesale apple cider throughout Northeast Ohio. Patterson received his bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics from The Ohio State University. He also is a graduate of Ohio’s Leadership Education and Development Program – Class VII.
Community Meetings JIM KISH – WGLSD
Sophomore Burke Buell receives his free lunch from cafeteria worker Robin Bartoshek.
Kindergarten and New Student Registration
West Geauga Local Schools kindergarten and new student registration for the 2021-22 school year has begun. Registration is completed online. Visit www.westg.org for information.
Free Lunch During Pandemic
Students in the West Geauga Local Schools can get breakfast and lunch daily
for no cost during the pandemic. Through a grant from the federal government, the cafeteria staff prepares individually boxed meals for students each day and distributes them during the designated lunch times. The West Geauga cafeteria staff has received recognition from the Ohio Schools Breakfast Challenge for the innovative and collaborative approach to maximize participation in the school meal program during the past year. The cafeteria staff has been extremely creative during the pandemic.
Listed are public meetings and executive sessions for the coming two-week period, unless otherwise noted. These meeting notices are NOT legal notices. To find out whether a government meeting is in person or virtual, contact the appropriate township or school district office for meeting information. Chester Township: April 19, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; April 20, 7 p.m., West Geauga Community Recreational District; April 21, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; April 22, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees; April 27, 6:30 p.m., Planning Commission. All meetings are held at the Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted. (Meetings are open to public, but seating limited to 10.
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tried to talk to the Mayfield Heights/Highland Heights intruders, Komidar said they would ride around him and yell at him. A 15-year-old threatened to burn his house down, the retired Cleveland police officer said. Last fall, Purchase said the ground under the power lines is too dangerous for a department vehicle to give chase, but he urged residents along Camelot Lane to take video of the trespassers and pictures of any ATV license plates. On March 27, Komidar called the station between 4 and 5 p.m. to report the ATVs had been on his property again and the young riders started yelling at him as soon as they saw him. Since no one was likely to ride their ATVs all the way from Mayfield Heights and Highland Heights to Chester, police searched for
Trustees, fiscal officer and department heads, if in attendance, are practicing social distancing.) Russell Township: April 21, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees; April 28, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission. (Trustees have opted to resume their regular meeting schedule but has changed the location of future meetings to the Russell Town Hall, 14890 Chillicothe Road. Meetings will be held in the Town Hall until further notice. The location is changed to the Town Hall to better accommodate physical distancing advisories.) West Geauga BOE: April 26, 7 p.m., regular meeting. All meetings are held at the BOE Community Room, 8615 Cedar Road, unless otherwise noted. and found the trucks and trailers at an industrial park on state Route 322, Komidar said. Police were able to stop the riders and cite the two adults and the juvenile. The other two juveniles received warnings, Purchase said. “I was really happy the police were able to come,” Komidar said. “They responded very quickly and were able to corral them.” The two adults who received citations will have to appear at Chardon Municipal Court and the juvenile will appear at the Geauga County Juvenile Court for their charges at a date yet to be set. Komidar fully intends to testify about the damage the young men caused and their harassment. He has made repairs to the fence and signs the group damaged, and said the overall expense has been less than $500, but his neighbor may have more damage. “Every time they go through, the ruts get deeper and there is gravel all over the place. At least we got them into court,” he said, adding he is looking forward to a quiet summer.
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Chester Government Update The Chester Township Board of Trustees meeting on March 25 opened at 6:30 p.m. with opening the bids for the 2021 FEMA regional radio grant. The board approved the purchase of a new 2022 Ford E450 Braun Chief XL ambulance from Penn Care Inc. in the amount of $198,000 at state bid pricing. By a majority vote, trustees agreed to participate in the University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center EMS Institute’s recently developed Community Health Worker program. The goal is to help Chester residents, particularly seniors, remain living in their homes longer by identifying and advocating ways to improve safety. As falls are by far the most common cause for EMS transport calls in the township, the program focus will be on fall prevention. In road business, the board approved purchase orders for Dover Hydraulics for repair of the bucket cylinder for the Gradall in the amount of $2,676.25; Podojil Excavating for removing silt and debris on Winchester Valley for $1,000; Handyman Insulation to install spray foam insulation for the pole barn for $20,930.25; and KMG Farms LLC for a 72-inch pickup broom for the skid steer for $2,400. Trustees awarded bids for road materials as recommended by Road Superintendent John Onyshko to Arms Trucking and Cuyahoga Asphalt. Trustees approved and signed the resolution authorizing participation in ODOT winter salt buying for 2,400 tons plus/minus 10 percent. The board also approved advertising for a part-time grounds maintenance person for the road department with applications due on April 12 at town hall.
In police department business, the board approved $3,140.64 to Hall Public Safety for two sets of Whelen Tracer 5 blue lamp solo lights head and brackets and approved and signed a memorandum of understanding provided by the Lake County Sheriff Department and Sheriff Frank Leonbruno to continue Chester’s participation with the Lake County SWAT Team. In zoning business, the board approved two new laptop computers and docking stations for the zoning inspector and secretaries for $3,000. Trustees approved meeting minutes for March 11 and 15. In new business, the board approved the renewal of Greg Poe to the WGCIRD for a three-year term beginning April 1 and voted to provide funding of $1,800 to the West Geauga Kiwanis for their 2021 summer concert series. Trustees moved to not request a hearing with Ohio Division of Liquor Control for a new liquor license for Burrito Express at 8399 Mayfield Road. Finally, the board amended the permanent appropriations to not transfer $17,000 from the township’s general fund to the cemetery fund and to transfer $200,000 from general fund to the road and bridge fund for additional road repairs. An executive session regarding discussion of employment, compensation, dismissal, discipline, and promotion of public employees was held at the end of the meeting, with no action taken upon returning to public session. Submitted by Joseph C. Mazzurco, Chester Township Trustee
Police Blotter The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Chester Township Police Department March 29-April 8, 2021.
He is mad at caller for selling things without telling him. He is leaving now. Officer responded for a DV report.
ANIMAL PROBLEM April 8 1:25 p.m., Sperry Road. Caller advised there is a very large snake in her garage. Snake was reported to be in a small crawl space in the garage. Officer never observed the snake. Caller provided the information on animal control companies.
LITTERING April 7 2:38 p.m., Cassie Lane. Someone has dumped a dump truck full of garbage and building supplies on caller’s property. Caller is going to walk up to the pile and meet the officer. Information taken. See report.
CITIZEN ASSIST March 31 2:36 p.m., Privacy Lane. Contractor did damage to caller’s property and won’t fix it. Caller wants officer to talk to them. Caller said tree removal company damaged lawn while removing tree. Officer observed minor damage to lawn. Complainant informed of civil issue. Lawn repaired to best of ability. Lawncare company will fix the rest. Cleared.
THEFT April 6 3:13 p.m., Caves Road. Rainbow flag was stolen from the church sign. Caller is not there and does not want to see an officer. This has happened 22 times. Information taken.
DISORDERLY March 29 2:21 p.m., Rust Drive. Subject driving aggressively down Rust and flipping off people walking. Report to follow. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE April 3 1:17 p.m., Sherman Road. Husband was breaking some pots. He also pushed caller. No weapons. No alcohol or drug use.
TRAFFIC OFFENSE April 4 10:46 p.m., Mayfield Road. Westbound on Mayfield pickup truck. Truck has almost gone off the road twice. Caller is outing on their flashers. Driver was stopped for marked lane violations. Arrested for OVI.
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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.
Earth Day Drive-Through
April 22 Celebrate Earth Day safely and locally through the park district’s free, outdoor Earth Day Drive-Through at The West Woods in Russell Township. Participants need only register per vehicle, not per person, in advance. Time slots are each 15 minutes long and currently available from 12:15 through 1:45 p.m. Also, park district staff will distribute native seedlings; representatives from the Native Plant Society of Northeast Ohio will have garden plants; and giveaway bags will include materials to make one pinecone bird feeder.
Birding, Virtually & On The Road
Registration is available – and limited – to join a naturalist rain or shine for Birding at Headlands Dunes State Nature Preserve in Mentor on May 3, 4 or 5, all 8-10 a.m. Bring binoculars and camera to capture an award-winning photo, and wear footgear for sandy trails and beach. The group will observe social distancing and use of face masks. Or, stay home on April 18 from 2-4 p.m., to join noted local birders Matt Valencic and Kelly Kozlowski for a virtual Warbler WarmUp as they present techniques for ID’ing spring warblers using color patterns, habitat, behaviors and song. A collaboration with the Audubon Society of Greater Cleveland, the program is designed for novice to intermediate birders. To receive the Zoom link to join, simply register in advance.
Letters to the Editor Be Considerate of Neighbors To the exercise crew at the Marketplace on 306 on Saturday mornings: Please turn it down a little. I live on Ward Drive, got out of the shower at 8:15 a.m. and thought my TV was on. (My windows were shut). I am 100% for exercise, fun and safe
group activities, but I walked my dog after my shower and could still hear the “instructions” all the way from Valley View Road. I realize there is no noise ordinance for this in Chesterland, but please think about our entire neighborhood when having your fun. Thank you. Christine A Hill Chester Township
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Free Document Shredding Event April 17 The Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District has teamed up with Protect-n-Shred to conduct a document shredding event on Saturday, April 17, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, at the Geauga County Fairgrounds. Attendees will enter the fairgrounds from the Burton-Windsor Road entrance onto Parkman Parkway. There is a limit of up to four boxes or
bags per vehicle. Due to COVID-19, empty boxes will not be returned and COVID-19 precautions will be in effect. Questions about the event should be directed to the SWMD office at 330-675-2673 or 1-800-707-2673. The event is free and open only to residents of Geauga and Trumbull counties, and will be held rain or shine.
LEAF Offers Virtual Sessions for Students The Lake/Geauga Educational Assistance Foundation is holding free sessions virtually on LEAF Google Meets for high school juniors and seniors featuring alternatives to four-year college. All sessions meet at 6:30 p.m. The Skilled Trades session on April 14 highlights career opportunities in the skilled trades, apprenticeships and other vocational postsecondary options that will
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strong junior and sophomore group to help push the Wolverines to the next level. The Wolverines have two juniors who gained experience as freshmen back in 2019. Tara Gall, who earned All-CVC honors, will play third base. She had a .518 batting average with three home runs and 28 RBIs in her first season of varsity action. Olivia Moores will contribute as a pitcher on the mound and in the outfield. West Geauga will count on a number of
get their future started. During Military Enrollment on April 28, learn about the U.S. military branches. On May 12, explore the high-tech world of Manufacturing. Participants will take a virtual tour of a manufacturing facility with Alliance for Working Together (AWT). Reservations are required; capacity is limited. Register online at www.leaf-ohio. org or call LEAF at 440-525-7095. juniors to contribute including outfielders Madison Fink and Jordan Bullis and outfielder/designated hitter Grace Wolfe. They will also count on sophomores playing in their first high school season including catcher/shortstop Frankee Flesher, shortstop Shea Malone, second baseman Julia Clark, pitcher/outfielder Hailey Ottman and second baseman/catcher Aliyah Joltin. The CVC Softball divisions were restructured this past offseason. Leppla identified Wickliffe, Kirtland, and CVC newcomer Crestwood as pre-season favorites. Cardinal and Berkshire will also join the Wolverines in the Valley Division.
Obituaries Robert Neil Rugg
Robert Neil Rugg died March 5, 2021, at his home. Robert “Bob” was the son of Richard and Betty Rugg, of Russell Township. Bob attended Russell School and West Geauga Schools. After leaving West Geauga, he became a baker for Stop & Shop. He put himself all out for the holidays, baking all kinds of pastries. Later, he decided to paint automobiles. When they left the garage once again being very proud of his work, they looked just like new. Later in life, Bob went back to the West
Geauga school district, becoming a maintenance man for all four schools. Bob retired in 2016. He loved going on Carnival Cruises, somewhere around 20. He also loved hosting large parties at his home, clambakes, steer roasts and football parties. His last few years were not as good. His health began failing rapidly. At this time, his best friend Char and her dog moved in to help take care of Bob. He lived out his life with Char and her dog, and his dog Chole. If you wish to make contributions, please send them to: Geauga County Dog Warden, 12513 Merritt Road, Chardon, OH 44024.
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Physical Therapy for Back Pain: Avoiding Orthopedic Surgery By Dr. Adam M. Cramer, DPT Between 60 and 80% of people currently living in the United States will experience chronic back pain at some point in their lives. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, it is one of the most common occupational disorders in the country.
What kind of relief can you expect?
At MyoFit Clinic in Chardon, Middlefield and Ashtabula, OH we have great success in helping clients find relief from their chronic pain who gradually improve strength and mobility from exercise and resume their normal level of activity again. There are a number of treatments we use to accomplish this.
Physical therapy with strength and mobility programs
When physical therapy is coupled with specially prescribed motor control exercises, only which a licensed physical therapist can prescribe, we have observed significant success in treating patients with chronic low back pain. The focus of these special exercises is to improve the neuromuscular control of those body segments involved in movement of the spine in order to improve stability of the spine making it stronger. In essence, while chronic back pain is not usually a “quick fix,” the condition can often be treated effectively with a combination of different physical therapies. Physical therapy aims to correct the debilitating dysfunction versus only just treating the symptoms.
Dry Needling
At MyoFit Clinic we have also brought relief to many sufferers of chronic back pain by using a advanced treatment procedure known as Intramuscular Stimulation or Dry Needling. This is a unique procedure requiring specialized training on the part of your physical therapist. It is designed to target muscle function to improve tissue healing and muscle restoration. It is especially effective if your back pain is linked to an underlying injury. If you are recommended to have dry needling, you can expect to be treated with thin solid filament dry needles that will deactivate and desensitize trigger points within the muscle itself. These trigger points are known to contribute to pain, poor muscle function, low blood circulation and reduced flexibility.
Manual therapy
Chronic lower back pain can also be relieved substantially with hands on manual therapy offered at our clinic by a Doctors of
Physical Therapy manual therapy includes myofascial release, massage, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, stretching and range of motion. In fact, a 2011 scientific study published in the Journal of Internal Medicine found that manual therapy helps people with back pain to function even after six months after treatment. After 10 weeks, more than 1/3 patients who received either type of manual therapy said their back pain was either much better or gone, compared to only one in 25 who were taking medication. Patients who underwent hands on manual therapy also spent fewer days in bed, were more active and used fewer anti-inflammatory medications that those who were treated solely with medication.
Avoiding Orthopedic Surgery
Nobody wants surgery, so then why do individuals consult with a orthopedic surgeon? Surgery is a surgeon’s specialty. That’s what they are trained to do. Sure, they will offer costly imaging, ineffective injections and tell you to “rest and see how it feels.” The problem with this common conservative approach is that it actually does nothing to help correct the underlying issue that’s contributing to your symptoms when you need it the most. Then, in 4 weeks of “letting it rest” it’s worse! Even if they offer to go to their own physical therapy office, these physical therapists only treat post-operative patients and are not equipped to help you avoid surgery. So then when your symptoms are worse in 4 weeks, of course, the only option left is surgery! Avoiding surgery takes a independent Doctor of Physical Therapy who’s only focus is helping people avoid surgery, providing focused care and taking the time to do it right, teaching patients how to effectively controlled their symptoms and returning to normal symptom-free mobility, this is what we do at MyoFit Clinic. Physical therapy is not something that can be done on your own or by any other health/medical practitioner. You need the critical and trained eye of a licensed doctor of physical therapy in order to assess and determine appropriate diagnosis, limitations and treatments for your pain. No referral is needed in Ohio for physical therapy so you can skip seeing a physician or orthopedic surgeon. Call MyoFit today for an initial consultation so you can keep moving forward pain free While successfully avoiding orthopedic surgery. Dr. Adam M. Cramer, DPT, is a licensed physical therapist, pain specialist and founder of MyoFit Clinic in Chardon, Middlefield & Ashtabula, Ohio and offer all the above treatments at all clinics. Call MyoFit at 440-2861007 if you would like to avoid orthopedic surgery for your pain. MyoFitClinic.com
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Classifieds AUTOS & PARTS 2015 Toyota Corolla, 96k miles, $8,000. 440-688-4384. 8574 Cedar Rd. Chesterland. Cash for Junk Vehicles: running or not, classics/big trucks/etc., free removal, call/text Zac 440-679-7293.
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Brown eggs from free range hens, no antibiotics, no hormones. $3/doz. Local beef & hay. St Rt 608 Claridon. Some deliveries available. 440-636-5747 Sunny cross training magnetic recumbent bike, like new. Excellent condition. 260 miles. 1 yr. old. asking $300. 440-8123010. Gazelle $55, small electric chest freezer good condition $95. 440-313-3718.
Auburn Twp Apt. 2-Bedroom, No Smoking, No Pets, Heat, Trash & Snow Removal Lawn Care Included. Quiet Country Setting. Kenston School District. 860/ Month Contact Lou@440.336.3537.
COMMERCIAL RENTALS Commercial office space for lease or other mixed used commercial space available. Varying sizes! Call for more information! 330-410-3763
FOR SALE
GARAGE/ESTATE SALES Newcomb Rd and Shedd Rd Garage Sales Planned For April 21, 8 am. Watch For Balloons! Farmington Road and Grove Road Yard Sales. April 14th and 15th. 8am Til Dark. 16925 Farmington Rd. 15550 Grove Rd. Look for Balloons. Moving Sale: 8397 Martingale Ln., Novelty. April 16, 17, 18. 9am-4pm. Items large and small: tools, clothes, lamps, small fridge, garden bench, furniture, etc. If you need to have a moving sale or estate sale call Kathy Willis at 440-8403226, partial estate buyouts also.
PETS & ANIMALS Wanted: Beagle Pup 8 to 12 Weeks Old. 440-635-0067. Scheid’s steel carports are the ultimate cost effective option to shield your vehicle against the natural elements. Call 440-632-6321, www.scheidsent.com Oak single bed, 6 drawer highboy with glass top, exc. cond $400.00, 1 set cornhole with bags, like new $75. Thompson 440-289-7812. Farm equipment, antique chest, kayaks, old boat motors, cargo carriers, glass top table, kitchen table, 1983 motorcycle. Must sale. 440-901-4029. Ford 600 tractor. Excellent shape, all original. Asking $4,000. Call or text 440829-1856. Flat Ford Edge parts. N.O.S. body items, pair kingpins, lights, clutch, shocks Holley 94, fuel pumps, new cylinder, oil pump, etc, original boxes. 440-554-0331. Two Used JL Audio 12W6v2 Subs, Two Used Pioneer Mono PDX-M6 Amps. All Wiring Included. Excellent Condition. Priced To Sell. $250. Text 440-552-4400. Collectible Stamps: Legends of Hollywood – John Wayne series. Beautiful and in perfect condition. Remember this legend of the Old West movies. 20 stamps, 37 cents face value. Offered 2004. Call 440-465-9101 between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Best Offer.
3 semi-feral kitties removed from bad situation need a barn home. They’re now spayed & vaccinated. Call Rebecca 440321-2485
REAL ESTATE Thompson Twp – 1 acre scenic rolling building lot, side street lots of privacy. $12,900. 440-289-0708.
SERVICES Mobile Notary Loan Signing Agent. I come to you! Certified, insured, background checked. Andrea Scheid 440-3432576 andrea44062@gmail.com, www. scheidsent.com John’s Plumbing: Affordable and reliable. Water heaters, toilets, faucets, drain cleaning, gas lines, sump pumps, well tanks. 440-285-0800. Offering special discounts for interior and exterior painting and staining this season. 20 years experience. Professional and insured. Call Dan, 440-342-4552. Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses, we do most anything, Call between 8am and 4pm, 440813-4272. No answer, leave message.
WANTED TO BUY
“Browns Capture Crown, 27-4” Plain Dealer Beer mug – 1963. Pictured Jim Brown and Frank Ryan. Call 440-4659101 between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Best Offer.
Old fishing tackle wanted: fishing lures (wood or plastic), tackle boxes, wooden duck decoys. Call Lee at 440-313-8331.
8 Foot Disc For 3 Point Hitch Tractor. Very Heavy Duty. $300 or Best Offer. 440548-2414
Wanted ‘64-‘68 Mustangs, and other muscle cars/parts, Cash Paid. Call/text 440832-1465.
Three-piece beige sectional couch with recliner and pull-out bed. Excellent condition. Buyer takes out of basement. $375. 440-279-4310. Rocks For Sale Large and Small For All Your Landscaping Needs. Make Offer. 440-635-0077.
HELP WANTED
Newspaper Delivery
Driver needed to drop off newspapers at retail locations throughout Geauga County. Delivery must be done on Wednesdays and Thursdays during regular business hours – completed by Thursday at noon. This is not delivery of individual subscriptions. Must have own vehicle and valid drivers’ license. Based out of Geauga Maple Leaf’s Chardon office. For more information, email info@geaugamapleleaf.com
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Real Estate Landscape Construction work. 216-789-6607.
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Nature’s Way Landscaping. Hiring landscape, construction, lawn maintenance foreman, laborers, and crew leaders. Chesterland area. 440-729-3779. Kokomo7070@gmail.com. Now Hiring Landscaping & Tree Positions. $16 to $22 Hour, Health Care Benefits. Call Dave Wood at 440-729-2579. Farm help in Huntsburg. 440-636-5747. Yard Worker wanted for Spring and Summer. Starting @$14/hr cash more with experience. Drivers license preferred. 440-338-3563. Hildenbrand Home Services is looking to hire someone for a full time position to grow with the company. Must have valid drivers license and transportation. Pay based on experience. Call or text Jon at 440-537-7457.
MANCAN IS NOW HIRING GENERAL LABOR AND SKILLED TRADES IN LAKE, GEAUGA, CUYAHOGA AND ASHTABULA COUNTIES
HELP WANTED Labor/operator Clean Valid driver’s license Starting $18/hr. 440-951-9421 Willoughby
BUSCA TRABAJO? Se Ofrece Empleo con Mancan con Companias en Chardon y Middlefield. $10-$15 Por Hora! Por Favor Trae 2 formas de Indentificacion del Gobierno y un traductor. 220 Center Street in Chardon, OH 44024. Llama a 330-372-5627
To apply, stop into the office Monday - Thursday, 9am to 3pm. Be sure to bring 2 forms of ID. A resume is encouraged.
220 Center St. Ste B-2 Chardon, OH 44024 440-285-5627
karlovecmediagroup Seeking Motivated Sales Reps! Karlovec Media Group is hiring account representatives to sell print and online advertising in and around Geauga County, specifically in the Chesterland and Kirtland areas. We are seeking self-motivated and aggressive salespeople who aren’t afraid of a challenge. Karlovec Media Group publishes the Geauga County Maple Leaf, Chesterland News, Middlefield Post and Kirtland Chronicle. Sales areas will include both print and online media. 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 deadline-driven business is a must. The ideal candidate would have at least two years of sales experience. Required skills: • Professional appearance and strong interpersonal skills. • Maintain established clients and generate new ad accounts. • Attain new business accounts and sponsorships. • Generate revenue and meet sales targets. • Establish, maintain and grow relationships with client base and agencies. • Familiarity with online advertising and social media platforms a plus. This is an independent contractor (1099) position. There is an established client list included. Submit resume to editor@geaugamapleleaf.com
Maple Leaf GEAUGA
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