Volume 54, No. 6
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Your Community Newspaper Since 1967 West Geauga Chamber of Commerce Comes to Chester Twp. By Brian Doering brian@karlovecmedia.com A new West Geauga Chamber of Commerce will be arriving in Chester Township with a kickoff and open house from 4-6 p.m. Aug. 24. Chamber member Tonya Peto is ecstatic and said Chester has not had a chamber that primarily focuses on the West Geauga area. “I’m beyond excited,” said Peto. “I’ve lived in Chesterland for almost seven years, when I originally moved here, that was towards the end of the Chesterland chamber.” Peto said she has been working to try and pull a team together to find out from community business leaders if the West Geauga area needed a chamber of commerce. “Back in February or March, I put a small group together of local business owners in Chesterland specifically and we started with some meetings trying to figure out how to create a chamber,” said Peto. “There were some other gentlemen that we were running parallel together. They just moved a business into Novelty and they actually had the power to create a website and they have the school connection, so we were connected and I got with the right people, literally.” The Geauga West Public Library will be sponsoring the event, as well as helping with promotion and supplying refreshments. “The library has a new focus, as well, trying to offer support and resources to the local business community, so it was a perfect match,” said Peto. “We are going to be partnering with them moving forward and just hope to continue what they started in February helping local businesses, so we’re extremely happy to be partnered with them.” The chamber’s mission will be fostering business, community growth and development through See Chamber • Page 5
Man Snatches Woman’s Purse at Chester Day Care By John Karlovec john@karlovecmedia.com Police are looking for a Florida man who stole a woman’s purse from her SUV at a Chester Township day care center on July 8. According to incident report, at approximately 7 a.m., officers were dispatched to Miss Pat’s Day Care Center on Herrick Drive for a report of theft of a purse from a vehicle that occurred around 6:45 a.m. Surveillance video shows the victim’s vehicle pull into the day care parking lot at approximately 6:44 a.m. and take her child into the day care center. About one minute later, a bluish/gray Mazda SUV, without a front license plate and a dark-tinted front window, is seen leaving the access parking lot across the street, between
Parkview Drive and Herrick. “The Mazda pulls into the Miss Pat’s parking lot next to (the victim’s) vehicle on the driver’s side,” the report stated. “The driver of the Mazda crawls over the center console and exits his vehicle from the front passenger side.” The victim was not in her SUV at the time of the theft, Chester Township Police Chief Craig Young told the Chesterland News. The male was identified as a Black man approximately 2535 years old and wearing a pink sweatshirt. He pulled his sweatshirt sleeve over his right hand and entered the victim’s SUV from the driver’s door. He took the woman’s purse from the SUV, got back into his vehicle through the front passenger door and took off northbound on state Route 306, the report stated.
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“Upon further review of the video, the Mazda was in front of (the victim’s) vehicle prior to her arrival at Miss Pat’s,” the report stated. Due to the angle of the surveillance camera, police were unable to observe the Mazda’s license plate. The victim told police she had just under $100 in cash in her purse and already had canceled her bank cards. Young said they have identified the suspect as a man from Florida who is part of a group committing similar thefts in the area. He added social media was instrumental in the identification of the suspect. Young said his department is working with several other agencies and the cases likely will be joined together and charged in one county.
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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
Town Crier Kiwanis Summer Concert Series
Aug. 3, 7-9 p.m. The Kiwanis Club of West Geauga continues its summer concert series at the Chester Township Park gazebo with FM77 performing hits from the late ‘70s to early ‘80s. On Aug. 10, come out to enjoy Mr. Haney, a string band that plays Appalachian old-time fiddle tunes. Then, on Aug. 17, Jenny Créme, a band made up of Chesterland natives, will cover a wide variety of artists from the ‘80s and ’90s. Donations from the public are welcome and may be sent to WG Kiwanis, PO Box 553, Chesterland OH 44026. Visit www.wgkiwanis. org to view the summer concert schedule.
Family Health and Safety Day
Aug. 6, 9 a.m. to 1 pm. Join University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center for a family-friendly community event to celebrate wellness with free health screenings, educational activities and demonstrations. The event includes both walk-up and preregistered health screenings at the medical center located at 13207 Ravenna Road, Claridon Township. For information or to register for preregistered screenings, call 440-901-6169.
FGP Explorers Series
Aug. 6, 10:30 a.m. Join the Foundation for Geauga Parks to explore South Russell Village Park, 1000 Bell
Road, South Russell Village. South Russell Village Mayor Bill Koons will lead personal tour of the property. For information, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.
Wings And Wheels Event
Aug. 6, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Classic Jet Center and Carver Financial Services are hosting a Wings and Wheels event at Lake County Executive Airport, 1969 Lost Nation Road in Willoughby. Fly-in and drive-in; there is no registration fee for planes or cars. All planes are welcome. Registration and staging is from 9-11 a.m. Trophies for Best in Show and People’s Choice will be awarded at 2 p.m. Food will be available. Admission is free. For more information, call 440-942-7092 or 440-321-9036.
Classical Piano Concert
Aug. 6, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Dr. Calvin Taylor, world renowned pianist, will perform two free concerts at Chesterland Community Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 7480 Mayfield Road in Chester Township. A love offering will be received and CDs will be available for purchase after the evening concert. Join for a pre-concert discussion at 6 p.m. For more information, call 440-729-3642 or visit www.calvintaylormusic.org
GCRTA Membership Drive, Picnic
Aug. 9 The Geauga County Retired Teachers Association is holding a membership drive through August with free dues through 2023 for new members. The group welcomes any retired school personnel regardless of where they live or worked to join for the annual summer picnic on Aug. 9 in the Bond Building at Century Village, 14653 East Park St. in Burton. Gathering time at 11:15 a.m. will be followed by a business meeting at 11:30 a.m. and lunch at noon. Bring a dish to share, table service and beverage. Pulled pork sandwiches will be provided. Teacher grant recipients will be present to discuss their projects. RSVP to Jean Paine at 440 823-4019 or Cheryl Sekura at 440-223-8711. Bring paper products or canned goods for the Hunger Task Force and school supplies for Geauga Jobs and Family Services. For those unable to attend the picnic but interested in joining, call membership chair Jean Paine at 440-823-4019.
Rockin’ With Resources
Aug. 11, 4-7 p.m. Join in celebrating sobriety and learn about Geauga County’s resources at the second annual Rockin’ With Resources. The New Leaf program is hosting the family fun community resource fair on Chardon Square. The fair includes the New Leaf Program graduation, music, food and resource tables. Interested in having a table? Contact program coordinator Maureen Maruna at 440279-1874.
DTJ Harvest Day Festival
Aug. 14, 11 a.m. DTJ Taborville’s 88th annual Harvest Day Festival will be held at Taborville located at the corner of Bartholomew and Quinn roads in Auburn Township. The parade starts at 2 p.m. and Czech foods will be served beginning at 11 a.m. Music will begin at 12:30 p.m. Scheduled to perform are Sokol Greater Cleveland Concert Band, Anthony Culkar and Frank Moravick Orchestra. Czech beer will be available at the bar. T-shirts and other Czech items will also be for sale. There is a $5 donation at the gate for those over 12. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. No coolers or pets permitted. For more information, call 440-543-8494.
Christian Women’s Connection
Aug. 17, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Join Cleveland East Christian Women’s Connection for lunch and a program at Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Road in Bainbridge Township. Featured speaker Mary Kay Miarer will present “What’s in a Name? Your name, love it or hate it, it’s yours. A gift from mom and dad or a jinx?.” The program is by Transitional Design: complete move management services for homes or estates. Cost is $16 at the door. Call or text 440213-1205 to RSVP by Aug. 10. The event is affiliated with Stonecroft Ministries. All women are welcome to attend the lunch events held the third Wednesday of each month. Visit www.stonecroft.org for information.
Community Policy Discussion
Aug. 18, 7-8 p.m. Geauga Bipartisan Advancements, a small nonprofit that seeks to bring Geauga County residents of all political leanings together for civil discussion, is hosting a community discussion on abortion policy and firearm policy. All Geauga residents are encouraged to attend the constructive community meeting at the Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. For more information and to register, visit www.gbageauga.org.
Flea Market on the Greens
Aug. 20, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Chesterland Historical Village will host its annual Flea Market On The Greens where bargain hunters can find books and comic books, handmade items, jewelry, glassware, kitchen items, furniture, antiques, day lilies from Great Expectations, fresh produce and flowers from Rogish Farm and more. Freddie’s Fabulous Franks will be at the flea market. The village is located on the corner of Caves and Mayfield roads in Chester Township.
Twilight Soiree
Aug. 20, 5:30-9 p.m. Tickets are on sale for The Foundation for Geauga Parks’ signature event, Twilight Soiree, at Veterans Legacy Woods in Newbury Township. The indoor/outdoor celebration of Geauga County’s parks and preserves features catered food, beverages, live music by Thorne Musica, live and silent auctions, night sky viewing and Best of Geauga raffle and more. Proceeds benefit Foundation programs. For more information, or to purchase tickets and sponsorships, call 440-564-1048 or visit www.foundationforgeaugaparks.org. See Town Crier • Page 3
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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.
Great Day for Arts in Geauga
Aug. 7 Geauga Park District debuts a different kind of arts festival in 2022 with a greater focus on the natural inspiration behind the art – the Nature & Arts Fest, happening from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The West Woods. The festival also still runs parallel with Chardon Square Association’s 41st annual Chardon Arts Festival, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on historic Chardon Square. Both include free admission and parking. Juried artists at both festivals will represent many different genres. Guests to The West Woods will spend time outdoors discovering nature with exhib-
its and activities including interactive booths, hikes and live animals, while artists inside and out display and sell their exclusive nature-inspired artwork. Find a complete schedule of events and vendors list on the park district website. The Chardon Arts Festival is hosted entirely outdoors and features more than 100 professionally juried artists. Learn more about the Chardon Square festival at www. chardonsquareassociation.org.
Ansel’s Cave Hike
Aug. 13, 9-11 a.m. The West Woods, Turkey Ridge Shelter Explore the sights and sounds of Ansel’s Cave on a 2-mile, medium-level hike – a rare opportunity to go into this restricted area. Held rain or shine, so dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Registration is required.
Geauga West Library 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 440-729-4250. Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Visit www.GeaugaLibrary.net.
Aug. 4, 2 p.m. • Watch “The Big Country” and then join to discuss the classic film.
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Aug. 4, 6:30-8:30 p.m. • Photography enthusiasts will explore techniques, give and receive critiques, and enjoy field trips.
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EAA Flying Start Program
Aug. 28, 1 p.m. Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 5 is hosting a Flying Start informational program on learning to fly in Hangar 3 of the Geauga County Airport, 15421 Old State Road in Middlefield. The event will cover the steps and requirements in learning to fly, provide tips on how to make it economical and will culminate in a free introductory flight. The program is open to adults 18 and older Pre-register at www.flyingstart.org. For more information, contact Sherry Niederkorn at 440-477-1198.
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WGHS 50th Reunion
Sept. 4 Mark the calendar for the West Geauga High School Class of ’72 50th class reunion. For information, email the reunion committee at 72westg@gmail.com or visit the West G Class of ’72 Reunion Facebook page.
Poor Man’s Raffle
Sept. 10, 5 p.m. to midnight Chesterland Lions Club will host its 24th annual Poor Man’s Raffle at SNPJ Hall, 10946 Heath Road, Kirtland. Join for a night of dinner, dancing and live music by Tracer. Tickets are $70 per couple, or $45 for a single, and include a drawing in the $500 prize raffle, as well as roast beef and pork dinner, beer and wine. For information, contact Mike Stark at 440-666-5600, email Stark6@aol.com or visit chesterlandlions.org.
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Police Blotter The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Chester Township Police Department July 15-26, 2022. AIRCRAFT July 19 7:14 p.m., Wilson Mills Road. Hot air balloon close to the power lines, very low. Appears it may have landed. Officer is checking. Balloon operator landed in a field due to low fuel and dusk light settings. No damages to property or balloon. Owner of property was OK with the landing. ANIMAL PROBLEM July 18 12:59 a.m., Mayfield Road. Turtle assisted across the roadway. ASSAULT July 16 11:11 a.m., Ranch Drive. Caller says male subject is belligerent and has punched some people. Has been drinking. They were having a graduation party. Male subject walked to the party; he is about 40 years old. Male subject punched the brother-in-law for the brother-in-law helping wife off the ground. Male arrested for assault and disorderly conduct intoxicated. CITIZEN DISPUTE July 17 12:26 a.m., Rockhaven Road, Munson. Four people fighting here at the Fowler’s Mill Golf Course clubhouse. Caller works for the catering company and they have been trying to get the people to leave so they can close and shut down, and they are refusing to leave. Can hear them yelling on the phone. During the argument, someone pulled caller’s hand down while she was on the phone. Caller stated she did not want any criminal charges pursued. Deputies stood by while party guests left.
DOMESTIC DISPUTE July 19 12:19 a.m., Oak Hill Drive. Caller stated her mother’s boyfriend is beating her up. Caller said her mother caller her and said her boyfriend is hitting her and that she locked herself in the bedroom. Officer responded. Female stated her boyfriend struck her five days ago. Does not reside at the address. She does not want any police action. EXTRA PATROL July 20 6:58 p.m., Mayfield Road. Caller received a threatening call at the shop today regarding their BLM sign. They do not have cameras but are asking for extra patrol. Came in a private caller. Do not want a report at this time, just extra patrol. SUSPICIOUS July 17 11:53 a.m., Chillicothe Road. Suspicious male came into the church with a backpack. He is wearing a black shirt and shorts, and is now sitting in the back row. He came in when the service started at 10:30 a.m., closing now. Wearing glasses, standing in the back row with his arms crossed. Male said his first name is Anthony and did not provide his last name. Approximately 40 years old. See report. July 21 11:09 a.m., Meadow Ridge Drive. Bright red work van, male driver possibly grey hair or bald. Stopping to ask people if they want scratch off tickets. Happened last year as well. Caller and her mother were approached by an elderly male in a red work van. He tried to get them to come over and buy scratch-offs from him. He left in an unknown direction. CTPD advised.
stop a black pickup that almost hit patrol car. Driver was arrested for OVI, failure to move over and possession of marijuana. Male later released to a family member. TRAFFIC STOP July 15 8:56 a.m., Mayfield Road. Felony warrant for probation violation out of Franklin County. GCSO jail advised they would not accept the male. Driver advised of his warrant and released.
The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Russell Township Police Department July 11-26, 2022. DUI July 17 1:57 a.m., Silver Creek Drive. A concerned motorist called 911 to report a dark blue or black SUV that was driving all over the road and had just pulled into the Circle K. Officer spotted the vehicle pulling out and then made an erratic right turn into Silver Creek. Vehicle was stopped and driver eventually arrested for OVI. His vehicle was removed and driver was transported to GCSO for processing. Driver refused BAC test and was released to his parents in the Russell PD department lobby. GENERAL ASSISTANCE July 23 3:57 p.m., Chagrin Mills. Officer spoke with complainant by phone who said his cell phone had been stolen/lost while he and his wife were at the Racino last night. He said
he used the Find My Phone function which made the phone call him if it was used. A male called complainant and told him he wanted $50 to get his phone back. Complainant said he tried filling a report with Northfield Police but they wouldn’t take a report. Complainant said the phone was insured and now turned off. Complainant told since the theft occurred in Cuyahoga County and male was in Cuyahoga County, the Russell PD has no jurisdiction. SUSPICIOUS July 17 1:18 p.m., Fairmount Road. Complainant at Riverview Cemetery advised there was a plot that appeared to have a plastic bag buried next to it and the dirt was partially dug up. The bag was buried shallowly and appeared to be torn up. There also was some sort of animal toy and a piece of cloth with the plastic bag. Cemetery clerk will be advised about the plot. THEFT July 17 8:20 p.m., Kinsman Road. Complainant called station to report theft of gas from his vehicle. Caller stated he was attending a church picnic at Wiegand’s Lake Park and when he arrived this afternoon for the picnic he had a full tank of gas. When he left later this evening, he noticed his tank was almost empty. He stopped and got gas. When he got home he parked in the garage and waited to call police to make sure he didn’t have a leak, but there was no leak. Complainant advised owner of Wiegand’s and wanted to call Russell PD to have a report on file.
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TRAFFIC OFFENSE July 17 1:40 a.m., Mayfield Road. Trying to catch up to
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Vincent DeCapite, age 93, passed away on July 19, 2022. He was a 50-year resident of Chesterland and worked as a bricklayer and general contractor. Vincent enjoyed spending his winters in Florida, playing bocce, his cars, boating
and spending time with his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Clara; sons, Vincent (Ronnie), Anthony (Marilyn), Mark (Gloria), Kirk (Jackie) and Clark (Anne); 13 grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren. Visitation was held at Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, on July 22, 2022, with a funeral mass at St. Anselm Church, 12969 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, at 12 noon. Interment Western Reserve Memorial Gardens, Chesterland. Donations can be made in Vincent’s memory to Rescue Village, https://www. rescuevillage.org/. Online condolences and tribute video at www.gattozziandson.com.
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Geauga Park Commissioner Concerned with Thefts By Brian Doering brian@karlovecmedia.com Geauga Park District Commissioner Pat Preston raised concerns about recent media reports of increased smash-and-grab incidents on park properties during the July 18 board meeting. From June 25 to June 27, a slew of thefts occurred at parks including Walter C. Best Wildlife Preserve, The West Woods, Frohring Meadows, Swine Creek Reservation and Whitlam Woods. Preston questioned the number of incidents and GPD Chief Ranger Dennis Sloan said there were 13. “That’s too many for us not to know about it,” said Preston. “I don’t want to read it in the paper.” In a previous interview with the Geauga County Maple Leaf, Sloan said most of the items that were taken were left out in the
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economic programs designed to strengthen and expand the income potential of all businesses in the area, according to the organization’s website, adding it will be promoting programs of a civic, social and cultural nature that are designed to increase the functional and aesthetic values of the community, as well as discovering and correcting abuses that prevent the advancement of business expansion and community growth. Peto said the goal in creating the chamber was to help local businesses and create a sense of community with the residents. “A lot has changed in the business community over the past five to six years. We have a lot of local small businesses that don’t have a lot of visibility in the community and there’s not a lot of support and educational opportunities for them,” said Peto. “We felt like creating something with a new personality, so we have a lot of energy.” Peto said the West Geauga chamber will be partnering with several organizations within the area to support businesses and West Geauga Schools. “We’re creating a nice relationship with the superintendent there for West Geauga because we want the school system to be involved in what we’re doing, as well,” said Peto.
open with the main targets being purses. Commissioner Mario Innocenzi took a stab at the media. “They will write up anything they can to smack us around,” said Innocenzi. Preston suggested parking lot cameras. “Obviously, our rangers can’t be in all places all of the time,” he said. In a follow-up interview, GPD Executive Director John Oros said it is fortunate to live in a safe county. “Our county and our parks have a good track record of being safe,” he said. “In the case of the Geauga Park District, park guests are one of our best tools in deterring crime.” Oros said when patrons report suspicious activity, their report has the capability of connecting park rangers to suspects or evidence. “Our residents remain vigilant in looking out for the wellbeing of their Geauga Park District. We are grateful,” said Oros. In other business, park board commisThe chamber, which is looking for members in the Chester and Newbury area, will be offering free membership to all businesses through Dec. 31. “We are really trying to get people excited, get local business owners together or even people that live in the community that want to support the local businesses,” said Peto. “That could be through hosting meetings or speaking engagements, just people that are innovative and want to see things progress.” Peto said the chamber currently has three official members and they hope to get more. “I’ve probably emailed almost 100 people letting them know about this event and letting them know that we love anyone that wants to help and then we can figure out what their intentions are and how they could help the chamber,” said Peto. “We will be creating committees, as well, that go along with the chamber, so we will need a lot of help with different committees, too.” Peto said she is looking forward to getting a sense of the community’s excitement on the opportunities the chamber can offer and wants to see everyone come together. “We want this to be open to everyone,” she said. “We are looing forward to a general meet and greet, answer some basic questions, but also listen, understand what business need and what we can do as a chamber to support them and bring opportunities to the table that they’ve not had a chance to experience yet.”
sioners received an update from Oros related to GPD park programming. Park naturalists conducted 87 programs in the month of June, serving more than 2,000 people, Oros said. Last month, the park district held a BioBlitz, a biological surveying event that connects participants with nature and protects biodiversity as participants race to document as many living species as they can in 24 hours. GPD’s National Resources Management Department also helped out with other local BioBlitzes, documenting a new endangered plant population in Ashtabula County and a new rare crayfish species in Portage County. Oros said as of July 13, 402 visitors climbed the course at Claridon Woodlands with 77% of them being from Geauga County
and 23% from out of the county, and there were 1,182 paddlers at Headwaters Park with 82% coming from Geauga County. Commissioners approved the following: • $45,080 to Junction Auto for capital outlay and $166.49 for materials, supplies and equipment; • $33,235 to Classic Ford for capital outlay and $150 for contracted service; • $32,900 to Preston Ford for capital outlay and $1,185.44 for materials, supplies and equipment; • Preston Chevrolet Kia and Preston Ford, both owned by Preston, received $1,558 for materials, supplies and equipment, as well as $33,980 so far this year for capital outlay. Preston abstains from voting on motions to purchase items from his businesses.
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: Aug. 9, 7:30 a.m. – Geauga SWCD, at Patterson Center, Burton Fairgrounds, 9:30 a.m. – Geauga County Commissioners; Aug. 15, 1:30 p.m., Family First Council, 13244 Ravenna Road, Munson; Aug. 16, 9:30 a.m., Board of Commissioners; Aug. 17, 6 p.m., Board of Developmental Disabilities, 8200 Cedar Road, Chesterland. All county meetings are held at the Geauga County Administrative Building, 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Claridon, unless otherwise noted. Chester Township: Aug. 3, 6:30 p.m. – Board of Trustees and Zoning Commission, special joint meeting for a continuation of the public hearing on Z2022-2 (accessory buildings) at Geauga West Library; Aug. 11, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees; Aug. 15, 11 a.m. – Board of Trustees, special meeting with Geauga County Budget Commission at 231 Main St., Ste. 1A, Chardon, for 2023
budget, 7 p.m. – Board of Trustees, special meeting for a continuation of the public hearing on Z2022-3 (congregate care) at Geauga West Library; Aug. 17, 7 p.m. – Zoning Commission, 7 p.m. – Park District, at Volleyball Pavilion, Parkside Park. All meetings are held at the Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted. Russell Township: Aug. 4, 10 a.m., Board of Trustees, rescheduled meeting originally set for 2 p.m.; Aug. 15, 11:45 a.m., Board of Trustees, special meeting with Geauga County Budget Commission at 231 Main St., Ste. 1A, Chardon, for 2023 budget and capital projects budgeted and appropriated for 2023; Aug. 18, 6 p.m. – Board of Trustees, 6 p.m. – Citizens’ Park District (511), 9992 Kinsman Road, Newbury. All meetings are held at Russell Town Hall, 14890 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted. West Geauga BOE: Aug. 8, 7 p.m., regular meeting. All meetings are held at the BOE Community Room, 8615 Cedar Road, unless otherwise noted.
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Real Estate Transfers Following is a list of area real estate transfers for the weeks ending July 15 and July 22, 2022, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only. CHESTER TOWNSHIP Steve Zahler, 8469 Sharp Lane, to Gene Yarovitsky, $194,000. (0.63 acres) Abigail E. Steidel, Mulberry Road, to Stephanie Marie Rukule, $230,000. (1.00 acres) Megan and Brock Richards (trustees), 9470 Marsh Hawk Run, to Jeremy M. and Jennifer A. Paytas, $585,000. (5.00 acres) Julie L. Craven, 7871 Birchwood Drive, to Maria Zinner, $308,000. (1.03 acres) William R. Jr. and Ann Marie Elmy, 12916 Vincent Drive, to Marcus N. Nittoli and Jennifer E. Phan, $300,000. (1.09 acres) Allan T. Ferguson (trustee), 12449 Harold Drive, to Allan T. Ferguson, $125,000. (1.00 acres) Del Brocco Properties, 12573 Chillicothe Road, to ZNG LLC, $300,000. (1.29 acres) William C. Allen Jr., 11380 Kristine Drive, to Aaron and Ali French, $415,000.
(3.05 acres) Joseph R. Zorko (trustee), 12223 Shiloh Drive, to Kevin D. and Heidi K. Currutt, $329,000. (1.50 acres) RUSSELL TOWNSHIP Diane Kathryn and William Alan Stauffer (trustees), Clarion Drive, to Michael and Kathleen Hoepf, $514,000. (0.55 acres) Lindsay A. and Andrew C. Sberna, 14771 Hitching Post Lane, to Mario and Kara M. Russo, $490,000. (1.00 acres) Edward D. and Sharon A. Noar, 14921 Caves Road, to Alison M. Stahlheber, $360,000. (1.50 acres) Ronald P. and Elana M. Dolciato, 8180 Belle Vernon Drive, to Lauren E. and Christopher R. Collins, $555,000. (1.52 acres) Henry C. Kassigkeit (trustee), 7142 Kinsman Road, to Stephanie R. and Scott M. Laing, $337,000. (2.70 acres) Kurt R. (TOD) and Michelle G. Gabram (TOD), 15550 Harmony Falls Lane, to Michelle A. and Christopher Copley, $930,000. (3.62 acres) Mary Lynn Lam LLC, 14553 Russell Lane, to Kathleen Mcneill and Colin Jarvis, $440,000. (2.28 acres)
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Paint the Pump House Fence Submitted West Geauga Kiwanis held a Tom Sawyer Party II on July 22-23 to paint the fence around the pump house in the parking lot behind the Recycle Park. Special thanks were extended to Les Scott, for coordinating getting the pump house opened, with electric and water access; Greg Nau, the stain sprayer expert;
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Mark Rychel, the touch-up Rembrandt; Rich Levine, who provided the white trim stain for the shed and led the team; Jim Metcalf, who along with Team Rich made the shed look much better with their artistic flair — making the shed pop with its white trim; Gary Huston, who opened the fence for water and power access; and Charlie Dottore, who provided a free spray painter in excellent working order.
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Classifieds AUTOS & PARTS
Elder-care in your home, light housework included. Certified plus references. 440-313-1804.
$Wanted Junk Vehicles$ Muscle Cars, Dump Trucks, Construction Equipment, Running Vehicles, etc. Scrap Metal. Free Removal. Call 440-679-7293.
Mother/daughter will do housekeeping, lots of experience. Call for details 440313-1804.
FOR RENT Chesterland garage apartment: cozy 2 bedroom. Completely updated, hardwood floors, all appliances included. $800 per month. No smoking and no pets please. References required. Leave message at 440-729-4054.
HELP WANTED
Barn/arena for lease for horses or agricultural operation for equipment storage. Newbury. 440-564-7363.
FOR SALE Did you know that Maple Leaf subscribers are entitled to one free classified line ad for each week of their subscription? Up to 20 words - perfect for selling personal items, vehicles or anything else you might have! An in-county one-year subscription is only $50 ($45 for seniors). Only $65 for those who live outside Geauga County or snowbirds. Call 440-7297667, email ads@karlovecmedia.com or write to Geauga County Maple Leaf, 8389 Mayfield Road, Ste. B5, Chesterland, OH 44026.
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Men’s golf clubs, right hand bag pull cart travel bag included $65. Women’s clubs also for sale $60. 440-632-0060.
20 words for $12 What a bargain!
38-inch mower and snow blower from John Deere 212 $100 each or Best Offer. 440 286 1916. Leave message. 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 2014 Yamaha TTR125LE off-road motorcycle. Bought 6/2015. Gently used around property in Chesterland. Has title and helmet. MSRP $3,290. Will sell for $500. Call 330-592-2052. Free to a good home: Upholstered sofa and chair. 440-463-0238. Daylilies: over 450 varieties, $8 to $10 per large clump. Call 440-543-9303 or 440-5701377. Stain glass and solder/glass caneing, David Winter cottages, Harvard foosball $225, Pacemaster treadmill ProSelect $150, Coleman row boat $175, 440-7294242. Antique clocks, antique crank wall phone $369, humpback chest $79, large wooden rocking horse $79, antique sewing cabinet $89. 440-338-3563. (2) Mountain Bikes: barely used, have receipts. Schwinn 20” and Magna 26”. $100 each OBO. If really interested call 216-990-6689. John Deere 318 garden tractor. 48” mower, well maintained, hydrostatic bar tires, runs well. Parkman. Sold “as is” $2,000. 440-548-8087. Antiques: coffee mill, pipe holders/humidors, graniteware, wooden highchair, iron doorstop, FREE Graybar sewing machine, FREE quilt frame. (440)7291082.
GARAGE/ESTATE SALES Large Yard Sale, 30yrs in the making. No clothing. All things “chicken”, collectables, rototiller, exercise equipment, 4(four) mounted tires. Aug 5-6, 9a-4p. 9399 Booth Rd, Kirtland. Aug-6 9a-2p. Antique furniture: hopechest, china cabinet, executive desk, wardrobes, upholstered chairs. Smalls: china, teapots. Lladro candelsticks, Japanese art, apothecary, clocks. No early-birds. 11692 Cambridge Dr, Chesterland. 205 North St, Chardon. 8/4-8/5 9a-4p, 8/9 9a-2p. Households, musical instruments, guy stuff, misc. No early or pre-sales. Aug 5-6 9a-5p. Furniture, housewares, appliances, dog kennel, leaf blower, much more including many new items. 7900 Plank Road, Thompson.
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WANTED TO BUY Buying all Stanley Bailey planes and machinist tools. Call Karl at 440-812-3392.
PETS & ANIMALS Corgi Australian Shepherd puppies, very cute. Ready to go, first shots and wormed. Some long-legged, some shortlegged. $300 each. 440-548-5873. Adorable 6-weeks old Peekapoo puppies. Family raised, shots, vet checked. Price negotiable. 440-729-0780.
REAL ESTATE 2 acres commercial property, White Rd, Middlefield, call or text 440-785-0005.
SERVICES John’s Plumbing: Affordable and reliable. Water heaters, toilets, faucets, drain cleaning, gas lines, sump pumps, well tanks. 440-285-0800. 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.
Old fishing tackle wanted: fishing lures (wood or plastic), mouse to bear traps, wooden duck decoys. Call Lee 440-3138331.
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