stanDarD Postage & Fees PaiD WiLLoughby, oh Permit 42 LocaL PostaL customer ecrWss/eDDm
CHESTERLAND CHESTERLAND EWS NN EWS Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Volume 53, No. 10
Your Community Newspaper Since 1967
Your Community NewspaperChester Since 1967 Township
Trustees Place Fire Chief on Leave
Union President Blames Management for Staffing Level, Turnover By John Karlovec editor@geaugamapleleaf.com Chester Township Trustees have placed longtime Fire Chief John Wargelin on paid temporary administrative leave, an action they claim is not punitive. At the same time, trustees have retained the services of Clemans Nelson & Associates, a human resource management and consulting firm that offers expertise in human resource management, and which provides an independent, objective perspective to local governments, according to a Sept. 14 township press release. The firm is being paid an annual retainer of $175 per month and is charging professional fees ranging from $90-$150 per hour. For the month of July, trustees approved at their Sept. 8 meet-
ing a payment to Clemans Nelson of the township fire department from the township generhas violated any statual fund of nearly $7,400. tory provisions of the At an Aug. 30 special Ohio Revised Code that meeting, they also hired governs the fire departWilliam J. Shaw, who rement.” tired in 2020 after comTrustees said the pleting 36 years in the appointment was made fire service, as interim in accordance with their acting fire chief. Shaw Wargelin fiduciary obligation to previously served as chief of the residents and was made after Willoughby Hills and Solon fire consultation with legal counsel. departments. He is being paid “In order to assure a com$55 per hour. plete and thorough investigation “Clements (sic) Nelson was without any influence from the asked to perform an independent review and analysis of the current fire department administownship’s fire department,” the tration, the fire chief was placed release said. “Based upon the on temporary administrative firm’s preliminary review and leave with pay,” trustees said. findings, the trustees appointed “He (Wargelin) remains available an employee of the firm as an in- to address any of the needs, isdependent investigator to deter- sues or concerns of the board of mine whether or not any member See Chief • Page 5
ATV Riders to be Sentenced Sept. 29 By Ann Wishart ann@geaugamapleleaf.com
Two young men are scheduled to be sentenced for criminal mischief and criminal trespass Sept. 29 for causing damage while driving their ATVs across private property in Chester Township. Rory Nolan, 20, of Mayfield Heights, Michael Harden, 20, of Highland Heights, and a male who was 17 when charges were filed are expected to be sentenced to pay for damage to the yards of Larry Komidar and his neighbor. The three may have to cover more than $2,000 in property
repairs, as well as court costs for the adults of more than $300 each, according to Chardon Municipal Court records. The young men were apprehended in March by Chester Township police working with Komidar. When he saw five individuals on ATVs on his property and on the Cleveland Electric Illuminating power line easements behind his home on Camelot Lane, Komidar called in law enforcement. It wasn’t the first time he made a call, but this time, he and police found the offenders’ trucks parked near Mayfield Road and cited three of the five.
Komidar, a former Cleveland police officer, has been trying to discourage the use of his yard and that of his neighbor for over a year. “No Trespassing” signs and fences didn’t dissuade the vandals who tore through his property and threatened him when he approached them. They also damaged his neighbor’s yard and drove recklessly across Camelot Lane, he said during an interview in November 2020. Although four-wheelers have used the CEI easement for years, Komidar said the traffic has ramped up recently and more riders have See Riders • Page 6
facebook.com/chesterlandnews @chesterlandnews
Page 2
Chesterland News
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Chesterland News
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Town Crier GEL Breakfast
Oct. 1, 8-9 a.m. Mahli Mechenbier will present “Making an Impact in Everyday Spaces: Active Personal Decisions and Workplace Management” at the next Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) breakfast being held in-person at Kent State University Geauga Campus in Burton. Breakfast and networking begin at 7:30 a.m. Free and open to the public. To register, email info@geaugagrowth. com or call 440-564-1060.
FGP Explorers Series
Oct. 2, 10:30 a.m. Join Foundation for Geauga Parks Trustees and a park naturalist to walk the trails in Orchard Hills Park, 11340 Caves Road in Chester Township, in search of fall colors and wildflowers. Pre-registration is not required. Meet at the Pond Shelter. Bring water, binoculars and cameras, if desired. Visit www.foundationforgeaugaparks.org for information.
Geauga Skywatchers Club
Oct. 4, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join Skywatchers for Moonstruck at Bainbridge Public Library. Learn how and when to best view the moon, why people are returning to the moon and where to find the man on the moon. To register, visit www.GeaugaLibrary.libcal.com.
Flying Club Hosts Swap Meet
Oct. 9, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Geauga Radio Controlaires club is hosting the 10th annual Radio-Controlled Modeling Swap Meet in the school gymnasium at Willo-Hill Baptist Church, 4200 state Route 306, Willoughby. The event features seventy-seven exhibitor tables of items for sale, barter and trade by regional modelers. An auction of new planes and equipment will be held at 12:30 p.m. The event is open to the public. Admission is $5. Youth 11 and under are free. Hot food will be available. Parking is free. For information, visit www.GeaugaRC. com or call Rudy at 440-346-7078.
FOW Amish Wedding Dinner
Oct. 13, 5:30 p.m. The Friends of WomenSafe’s annual Amish Wedding Dinner will be held at the home of Mary Miller, 13301 Princeton Road in Middlefield. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with dinner being served at 6 p.m. Dinner is $35 for adults and $20 for children under 10. The event includes a gift card raffle.
Seating is limited and available by reservation only by Oct. 7. Register online at www. fows.info. Questions? Call 440-285-3741.
CV Herb Society Meets
Oct. 15, 12:30 p.m. The Chagrin Valley Herb Society will meet at the Bainbridge Library, 17222 Snyder Road. The program will begin after refreshments and business meeting. Email chagrinvalleyherbsociety@gmail. com to RSVP. Prospective members can learn about the group at chagrinvalleyherbsociety.org or on Facebook.
Family Fun Fallout
Oct. 16, 4-7 p.m. Word of Grace is hosting its Family Fun Fallout harvest festival and chili cook-off. Join for good food, live music, kids games, a pumpkin race, costume contest and inflatables. The church is located at 9021 Mayfield Road in Chester Township.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Oct. 20, 2-7 p.m. American Red Cross will host a blood drive at Mayfield Church, 7747 Mayfield Road, Chester Township. Power Reds are available. Donation appointments may be made by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800733-2767.
WGRC Trick or Treat Street
Oct. 30, 5-7 p.m. West Geauga Recreation Council (WGRC) is hosting its first annual Trick or Treat Street at the WGRC campgrounds, 8611 Cedar Road, Chester Township, adjacent to the middle school parking lot. The goal is to create an event that gives Chesterland families a place to trick or treat in the community rather than having to go to a neighboring community with sidewalks and more closely spaced houses. Local businesses and residents may sign up for a six foot spot to pass out candy. Each resident and business that signs up will be provided a sign to label who they are. To sign up to pass out candy, visit wgrc. org/volunteer or email publicity@wgrc.org before Oct. 22. The event is free to all.
Christmas Boutique
Nov. 13, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The St. Anselm Women’s Guild annual Christmas Boutique will be held at St. Anselm School, 13013 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. There will be handcrafted and unusual items for holiday shopping as well as a snack bar and prize raffle. Admission is $1. Anyone interested in vendor space should contact Karen O’Donnell at 440-729-2476 or ktodonnell@roadrunner.com or Shirley Chambers at 216-832-5158.
Page 3
karlovec Editorial Office 101 South Street P.O. Box 1166 Chardon, Ohio 44024 Phone 440-285-2013 FAX 440-285-2015 news@chesterlandnews.com Office Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
group Advertising Office 8389 Mayfield Road, Suite B5 Chesterland, Ohio 44026 Phone 440-729-7667 FAX 440-729-8240 ads@chesterlandnews.com Office Hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday Closed Wednesday
Jeffrey B. Karlovec, Publisher John D. Karlovec, Editor Cassandra C. Shofar, News Editor Clinton Sestak, Sales Representative Jamie A. Ward, Sports Editor Beverly Thompson, Front Desk Ann Wishart, Staff Reporter Karen S. Kaplan, Graphic Design Amy Patterson, Staff Reporter Pamela J. Molnar, Production Supervisor
Deadlines • Editorial submissions are printed as space is available, at the publisher’s discretion, and may be edited for
length, clarity and grammar. All submissions are due by noon on the Friday prior to the Wednesday publication date for consideration for that edition. • Email all editorial submissions to news@chesterlandnews.com. • The space reservation deadline for paid advertisements in that week’s Chesterland News is 4 p.m. on the Thursday prior to publication. Late ads may be accepted at the discretion of management. • Email advertising requests and questions to ads@chesterlandnews.com.
Circulation • The Chesterland News is distributed for free to homes and businesses in the communities of Chester Township
and parts of Russell Township. It is mailed through the U.S. Postal Service. • Copies are also available at more than 10 rack locations within Chester and Russell townships. • Circulation in excess of 5,700.
• Produced by the Chesterland News, LLC. • In case of error, we will re-print that portion of an advertisement that was in error. Notification of error should be made within three days of published date.
• The Chesterland News, LLC assumes no responsibility of error contained in any pre-printed material delivered with the paper as an insertion therein.
• The Chesterland News, LLC reserves the right to reject or revise any advertisement or news item for publication.
Letters to the Editor reflect the opinion of those signing them and not necessarily that of either the Chesterland News, LLC, its affiliates or its advertisers. All letters submitted are subject to editing, and none will be returned. • The opinions and representations contained in advertisements are those of the advertiser. They have not been verified by the Chesterland News, LLC, nor should they be construed to represent the position or viewpoint of this newspaper or its publisher. • Under no circumstances will any record filed in the county be suppressed at any time for anybody, except by order of court.
Help Support the Chesterland News and Local Journalism The Chesterland News and newspaper journalism are critically important and essential in protecting the vibrant community in which we live. The Chesterland News stitches the communities we serve together. From news to in-depth articles on topics that deeply affect the community, the Chesterland News strives to bring you complete coverage. The cost of publishing this newspaper — editorial, printing, mailing and other production costs — is accomplished primarily through the support of generous advertisers. These advertisers are community leaders who understand the value of a stronglocal newspaper. We appreciate each and every one of them. To help us continue to invest in the community, we invite readers to show their support through a voluntary newspaper
YES!
subscription. If you value strong community journalism, please consider helping us with a voluntary subscription. The amount is entirely up to you. Simply complete the subscription form in this edition or call 440729-7667 ext. 500. For any donation of $40 or more, we’ll even toss in a free gift in appreciation: 1. FREE one-year online-only subscription to the Geauga County Maple Leaf, a six-time winner of Ohio Newspaper of theYear, OR 2. Six FREE 20-word classified ads over the next year. As always, we greatly appreciate the support you give us, whether it’s financially or simply by continuing to be a loyal reader of the Chesterland News. Jeff and John Karlovec
I Want to Invest In My Community
Here is my donation of $____________ Donations of $40 or more includes a choice of:
☐ 6 FREE Classified Ads in Chesterland News ($60 value) ☐ 1 YR. Online Subscription to the Maple Leaf ($45 value) Name: ____________________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________________ City: ____________________________________, Ohio
ZIP: ________________
Phone: ____________________________________________________________ Email: ____________________________________________________________ Please send this form and your contribution to:
KARLOVEC MEDIA GROUP 8389 MAYFIELD ROAD, STE. B-5 CHESTERLAND, OH 44026
Chesterland News
Page 4
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Rivals Play to Tie in Tale of 2 Halves By Mason Cole sports@geaugamapleleaf.com After two first-half goals by Chagrin Falls, it seemed inevitable that the Tigers would win their conference match against West Geauga. But the Wolverines battled back, scoring two second-half goals of their own, resulting in a 2-2 draw. The game started with the Wolverines and Tigers in a gridlock. Both teams had scoring opportunities in the opening minutes of the first half but were unable to capitalize. The rivals appeared to be neck and neck until Chagrin Falls junior Elana McGinnis scored the first goal of the game to give the Tigers a 1-0 lead with 27:56 remaining in the first half. McGinnis scored again a few minutes later on an assist from senior Sarah Burgess to give Chagrin Falls a 2-0 lead with 23:23 left in the first half. The Tigers, coached by Pamela Malone and Joe Ciuni, were happy with what they saw from their junior but still believe she has room to grow. “She’s always big for us,” Malone said of McGinnis. “Her speed is definitely a huge asset, but we would like to see more variety from her …We weren’t getting into that attacking third as much, so the second-half was a little bit more difficult for her to find those spaces.” The Tigers started the game fast and West Geauga junior Megan McGinnis said that caught the Wolverines off guard. “They just came out strong,” McGinnis said. “We beat them the last two years; they wanted to win, and we, I think, got a little complacent.”
Outside of the two goals by Elana McGinnis, the Tigers’ first-half scoring attempts were unsuccessful. West Geauga goalkeeper Ashlyn Drayer recorded two saves in the first half, limiting Chagrin Falls’ lead to 2-0 at halftime. The beginning of the second half looked just as hopeless for the Wolverines. Chagrin Falls was controlling possession and using their speed to handle the game. But things changed as time began to wind down. West Geauga junior Megan McGinnis finished a perfectly placed corner kick by senior Rae Ehrbar to make the score 2-1 with 16:51 remaining. Moments later, another great corner kick from Ehrbar led to another goal for the Wolverines, this time from junior Natalie Pistone with 14:49 remaining in the game. The momentum of the game quickly shifted in favor of West Geauga. Megan McGinnis viewed this as a critical moment for her team. “That was pivotal,” McGinnis said of her team’s goals. “Without that, if the score had been 2-0 much longer, I think some of us might have started giving up… As soon as we got that one on the scoreboard, then the other one came right after that, we controlled the game from there on out, they had absolutely no offense after that.” Chagrin Falls tried to battle back, but ultimately no more goals were scored and the match ended in a 2-2 draw. Despite their strong first half, coach Malone said that the Tigers needed to be stronger in the second half. “It’s the tale of two halves,” Malone said.
TORREY MCNEAL
West Geauga’s Megan McGinnis scored on a perfectly placed corner kick by Rae Ehrbar to give the Wolverines the first goal in the second half. The Wolverines were able to tie rival Chagrin Falls 2-2 after falling behind 2-0.
“We always say that if the score at halftime is 2-0 then the next goal is huge. If we score it’s 3-0, if they score it’s 2-1, and that’s what happened. They came out with a lot of energy in the second half and we became more reactive than proactive.” After finishing the game with a draw, Wolverines coach Kori Jesenovec was proud of her team for battling back. “Anytime we come against Chagrin Falls we know that we’re going to play a quality
team that plays quality soccer,” Jesenovec said. “Coming into today’s game we knew that it was going to be a challenge…The girls know that too, it’s a different mentality off the cuff. Unfortunately, we went down in the first half, but the girls just had a belief that this isn’t the way the game should be. We really did a great job possessing in the second half, and two goals in less than three minutes, it just goes to show you how quickly the game of soccer can spin around.”
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Chief
from page 1 trustees or the investigator.” Trustees also said their action was “not punitive in nature and is not considered to be any form of disciplinary action by the board.” “The board will not take any further action, at this time, with respect to the fire department until it receives the final report and recommendations, if any, by the appointed investigator,” they said. “The board has taken this approach to assure that all factual matters are being addressed independently and objectively; and, in the interim, the residents can be assured that they continue to receive the level of services which they have received in the past.” Wargelin, a Chester resident, has named fire chief in 2006. He also serves as treasurer of the Geauga County Fire Chiefs Association. Wargelin declined comment on trustees’ action and referred all requests for comment to his attorneys, Todd Hicks and Bridey Matheney at Thrasher, Dinsmore and Dolan. Hicks did not immediately reply to an email requesting comment. Benjamin Bindokas, president of the Chester Township Firefighters Association, took to social media to praise the department’s reputation of high quality, trustworthy and efficient fire, emergency medical and rescue services. “Rest assured that, in spite of the recent turmoil, the dedicated employees of this department remain committed to ensuring that there will be seamless emergency services available 24/7 during these trying times,” he wrote on the Chesterland, Ohio Facebook page. “The part- and full-time members of this department stand in unity to push forward and be part of the solution in moving forward and
Chesterland News
helping ensure that the residents of Chester Township continue to have a fire department they can count on and be proud of.” He then asked residents to “try and avoid the rumors and speculation as they only add fuel to the fire of an already difficult time.” Township residents rallied in support of Wargelin in response to Bindokas’ post. “John Wargelin deserves our respect and loyalty. A finer chief doesn’t exist and Chesterland Fire is John Wargelin,” wrote Bill Spaner, a longtime firefighter who worked for Chester and Russell township fire departments. “I honestly believe the trustees and the residents of Chesterland not only owe this selfless man their gratitude and their loyalty, but his job is earned and deserved. Shame on the trustees who attack such an important asset of our community.” “Thank you! Add Karen Moleterno!” Patricia Jarrett, township fiscal officer, said in reply to Spaner’s comment. Moleterno has been part-time assistant fire chief for more than a decade. Last year, she was named the first-ever female captain of the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport Fire Team. Since 2014, Moleterno also has been emergency management systems coordinator at University Hospitals. Trustees placed her on paid administrative leave in July, but reinstated her effective Aug. 31. However, Moleterno told the Geauga County Maple Leaf trustees altered her duties dramatically and ordered her to work at the township office, rather than the fire station. She declined further comment because she is pursuing litigation against the township. Spaner then questioned the meaning behind Bindokas’ post and said if Russell trustees would have suspended their chief, the
firefighters would have been upset. “I honestly believe the best way to support Chester Fire is to support their amazing chief, John Wargelin,” Spaner told Bindokas. “No, I don’t feel the same way. Sometimes, the silence of the rank and file speaks volumes. Sometimes the rank and file speak with their feet as evidenced by the 50% turnover rate in the part-time ranks the last two years and an 84% turnover rate in the full-time ranks in a year,” Bindokas said, adding fuel to the fire of rumor and speculation he asked residents to avoid. “Before someone comes along and says that the part-time guys left because they got fulltime jobs elsewhere, that is actually false. The majority of them already had full-time jobs and left Chester to go work part time elsewhere.” In response to another comment, Bindokas replied, “Do the trustees not have a duty to look into why a township department is hemorrhaging staff? Do they not have a duty to investigate why the department is staffed at dangerously low levels? The current fire department administration was hired long before this board of trustees. Do they not have a responsibility to ensure that the township departments are being run properly?” He added, “You mentioned the expense of an investigation. I don’t take the spending of tax dollars casually. With that being said, you know what else costs a lot of money? Turnover.” Bindokas continued his attack on Wargelin and his administration in another comment. “You can speak in generalizations and inuendo about times long past all you want, I will stick to actual facts,” he told another longtime female member of the fire department, Lori Holliday Sanders. “The facts are that the management are not doing their job and the trustees decided to look into that. I’m sorry that you can’t put your personal friendships and feelings aside and look at this objectively.”
Page 5
He also claimed the problems within the fire department have nothing to do with pay or groups with agendas. “Hopefully, the community sees this for what it is and votes out the trustees in November,” said Sanders. “He (Bindokas) has an obvious agenda and it isn’t for the health and safety of the Chester community,” Spaner said in another comment. “First, he had little business making an unofficial, official post that didn’t say anything of importance. Second, when asked to be more direct, his true feelings revealed an individual with an agenda.” He added, “I’ve known the chief and assistant chief for over 20 years. They are people of stature. Our fire service needs them. Benjamin speaks for himself and not our community. It’s clear he has an agenda and it appears to be very self-centered.” The Maple Leaf had asked trustees to comment on Bindokas’ social media posts and insinuations. While trustees did not directly respond to the request for comment, on Sept. 23 the township issued a press release stating Bindokas’ statements were protected speech under the First Amendment “However, that is not to say that postings in the future would fall within the protection of the First Amendment,” the release said. “To address these issues, the township will be adopting several policies that are meant to place the employees on notice that conduct in the future will be subject to discipline if it violates the township’s standards as set forth in these policies. The township is committed to providing excellent service to its residents and will not tolerate improper acts of omissions of its employees, regardless of position or rank.” In response to another public records request, the township said there are no performance records for Wargelin.
Page 6
Chesterland News
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Fire Prevention Week
SUBMITTED
Local State Farm agent Dan Platzar, right, donated fire prevention kits to the Chester Township Fire Department to help firefighters educate the community about the sounds of fire safety. With Platzer is firefighter Martin Neary encouraging residents to embrace the theme of the 2021 Fire Prevention Week campaign.
Obituaries Alice J. Taylor
A Memorial Gathering and Visitation for Alice J. Taylor (nee Maresh) will be held Oct. 9, 2021, at Sunnybrook Preserve, 12474 Heath Road, Chester Township, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Robert, Ben and Danielle Taylor, along
Riders
from page 1 been ignoring his signs. That has improved since an article appeared in the early April Geauga County Maple Leaf reporting the apprehension of the offenders on March 27. Komidar credited the police action and the article with the lack of ATV traffic on his property all summer. “Nobody’s been back. We’ve never had it this quiet,” he said recently over the phone. “I haven’t seen one four-wheeler come by.” Court records show both adults pled not guilty at first, but later agreed to make restitution for the damage and to enter the First Offender’s Program. Komidar said they were to complete two weeks of community
with the Maresh sisters, Peggy, Grace and Susan, invite all to join us in a delayed gathering remembering Alice. Alice passed away Dec. 15, 2020, after a brief battle with cancer. Alice was born Oct. 18, 1960, and lived her life in Chesterland until 1985, when she married Bob and then settled in Troy Township. Please come, bring a picture, share a story, as we remember the great times we had. Her ashes will be set free in private. service and pay all the court costs to get their charges expunged. “If they do all those things, it won’t reflect on their record,” he said, adding he understood the juvenile had to pay a third of the repair bills. “The court came down pretty good on them,” he said. Komidar and his neighbor were pleased to see the grass grow back this summer and he is happy not to be threatened and cursed at. “It was all pretty bad. When the police cornered them, they were not so rude,” he recalled. Going through the courts took some time, but Komidar said he feels it worked out well and maybe the young people who were caught learned a life lesson. “They didn’t think there would be consequences,” he said.
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Chesterland News
Page 7
Chesterland News
Page 8
Society Celebrates 50 Years Of Keeping History Alive By Kathy McClure editor@geaugamapleleaf.com The date was Feb. 27, 1970, when 39 interested participants met to form the Geauga County Genealogical Society. Some wanted to explore their heritage, others were history buffs and some were family legacy seekers. But all came together to start a tradition. Their goal was to research and preserve genealogical records, according to their website, gcgsoh.org. Their mission lives on today. Currently, the group continues to meet the second Tuesday of each month at the Chardon branch of the Geauga County Public Library. “Grandmas and grandpas used to live with the extended family, but not now,” said chapter President Cathy Schwind. “But a person’s story must carry on.” Schwind said busy lives tend to force family history to a second seat in importance, and the group’s membership ebbs and flows, especially back in 2008, when the group all but disappeared. New life was breathed into the society over the years by the late Jeannette “Teeter” Grosvenor, a notable name in Geauga County history circles. Teeter would not let interest in history, area cemeteries or family lineage die. “She was a human dynamo,” said Schwind. One of the biggest accomplishments under the direction of Teeter was called the “1890 Substitute.” Schwind said census records from 1880 through 1890 were destroyed in a fire, leaving no historical tracking. Over the course of three years, the genealogical
society reconstructed the Geauga census by comparing records, visiting cemeteries and creating a piece of living history where none existed. Schwind called it a labor of love that took select members years to complete. The work was finally completed in 2018. Society members continue to perform Geauga County cemetery work to keep up with Teeter’s beginnings in 1984. They are dedicated to preserving the history of all Geauga County cemeteries, Schwind said. Their website houses information relating to marriages from 1806 to 1919, as well as birth and death records from 1867 to 1908. Following these years, Geauga Public Health took over this record keeping, according to the society. Records have been requested from as far away as Michigan and California by people seeking to fill in historical gaps in their personal history. The society’s site also contains links to history relating to Jewish and Hungarian cultures, African American culture and more. Due to meetings being held via Zoom, the society plans an anniversary celebration in December when past and present members will gather. The public is invited to join the society and/or visit as a guest. Meetings are held in the Bostwick Room of the Chardon Library and yearly dues are just $12. The newsletter “The Raconteur” is included in membership. They have recently completed a new brochure for distribution and a decorative window dedicated to the first society president, Alice Ferris, is currently on display through September at the Chardon branch.
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Letters to the Editor Ticket Tax, Fees & Financial Burden The next time you purchase tickets for a West Geauga High School varsity sporting event you won’t be reaching in to your pocket for your wallet. Instead, you will grab your cell phone. The athletic department has decided to do away with cash sales and now accepts only pre-purchased online tickets. They claim it is easier, faster and COVID-friendly. I disagree. It is not necessarily easier or faster. It takes time to go through the ticketing system on your phone. I guarantee I can pay cash at a box office faster and easier. Half the time the people at the gate cannot get the system working properly. The scanner doesn’t work or the signal is not strong enough for you pull up the tickets on your phone. It is not COVID-friendly. Every time I have been to a game, if the system is actually working, the person at the gate has taken my phone in their hands and scanned it. This is no different than touching money — and may actually be worse. Additionally, the snack bar is still a cash system. COVID still exists, even when Chick-Fil-A is involved. Finally, it is exorbitantly more expensive to purchase tickets with this system. For example, if you purchase one $4 student ticket, you will actually be charged $5.46. That is a 36.5% tax. To make matters worse, they take advantage of our youth with higher fees.
One $7 adult ticket costs $8.55, including the 22% tax. If you were to purchase $28 worth of adult tickets, the total price is $33.26, including the 19% fee. Twenty-eight dollars’ worth of student tickets is $36.35, including the 30% fee. Thirty percent is outrageous, especially when the same value of adult tickets is taxed at 50% less. Now, if you want to go see your kid play football, soccer or march in the band, you have no choice. You cannot opt to pay cash. They won’t accept it. To many, the fee is no big deal and they are willing to pay with no questions asked. I am not one of those people. I value my money. I teach my children to value money. “Save your pennies, count your dollars” is what my mother always used to say. So, I have a hard time being forced to pay 18-37% more. I am sure there are some others for whom these charges are a financial burden. Some may not have a debit or credit card. Some children may be responsible for purchasing their own tickets (at a 50% higher tax). Some may live paycheck to paycheck or be on a fixed income and simply cannot afford the extra expense. In any case, these charges are unnecessary and oppressive. There should be a cash system for those of us who wish to save the additional expense. It would be easier, faster and cheaper for all of us. Anthony Zaffiro Chester Township
Elect Petruziello for Chester Trustee YOUR ONLY CHOICE FOR CHANGE
MY VALUES Accountable « Responsible « Integrity « Honest Dependable « Reliable « Respectful « Committed To serve the people of Chester Township
I LIKE MIKE
I am seeking this position to keep Chester Rural, provide first class Police and Fire service and well-maintained Roads for all residents. I oppose apartments and cluster homes in Chester. Chester has been my home for the last 36 years and my children and grandchildren live here. Affiliated Associations: Veterans of Foreign Wars, Saint Judes, National Law Enforcement Officers, Special Olympics, Cleveland Catholic Charities, Wounded Warriors, and many others. Currently I sit on the Geauga County Metropolitan Housing Authority and the Geauga County Mental Health Board. I am a proud US Army Vietnam Era veteran, a fiscal conservative and a business owner for 40-plus years with experience in dealing with the local and federal government.
I will commit to having weekly board meetings at a time that will allow more people to participate and end the executive meetings unless it concerns issues that are applicaple to the ORC, which are limited in nature. I will initiate a comprehensive road plan to make sure that roads are well maintained and safe to travel on as dictated by the ORC (Ohio Revised Code). I will continue to support the Police and Fire Department needs to keep Chester safe and secure. I will support zoning and make sure that we keep Chester rural for many generations to come. I will not make decisions that will impact future generations.
I humbly ask for your vote on November 2, 2021 and I will do my best to meet all resident expectations for the next four years and beyond.
Paid for by Friends of Petruziello
You have my personal pledge, that I will continue to work for each and every citizen of Chester and I will always be diligent in how your tax dollars are spent. Wastefull spending must stop and we must do things smarter and more cost effectively and hold people accountable and I pledge to do this.
Chesterland News
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Page 9
Election 2021: Letters to the Editor Support Chester Police & Our Community Having the honor, privilege and responsibility of serving as your township trustee for the past 10 years, I would like to share a few thoughts on the upcoming police levy for Chester Township. When looking at budget projections and in discussions with the police chief, we are not in a desperate funding situation for the police department, but there is a need for money soon. While no one likes taxes, I have learned through my own experience that intermittent small levies are a more pragmatic (or palatable?) approach to funding government services than one large levy (e.g., fire department in 2019) at the last moment when there is a desperate need. When the majority of our police budget (75+%) is personnel and related expenses (health insurance, retirement, workers compensation, etc.), at some point, because labor and related costs are always increasing, additional funding is eventually necessary. I believe the township has a good history of being responsible with your tax dollars. Our road department had gone 10 years without new money until 2016. Our fire department had gone about 17 years without new money until 2019. Now, after 19 years, our police department is asking for money to stabilize their operations. This levy will cost a homeowner $17.50 per year per $100,000 of market value. This equates to less than $5 per month for person with a $300,000 home. Chief Purchase is also expected to retire in mid 2022, and a new chief coming in to office seeking to raise taxes sends the wrong message to the voters. Neither Chief Purchase nor I wish to place that burden on the new chief.
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. 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: Oct. 6, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; Oct. 7, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees; Oct. 11, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals. All meetings are held at the Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted. (Meetings are open to public, but seating limited to 10. Trustees, fiscal officer and department heads, if in attendance, are practicing social distancing.) Russell Township: Oct. 4, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; Oct. 6, 2:30 p.m., Board of Trustees. (Trustees have opted to resume their regular meeting schedule but have 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.) West Geauga BOE: Oct. 11, 7 p.m., regular meeting. All meetings are held at the BOE Community Room, 8615 Cedar Road, unless otherwise noted.
Chief Purchase’s goal is to ‘leave things better than when he started’ and, with your support through your vote for the levy this fall, you will help him accomplish that. Ken Radtke Jr. Chester Township Trustee
Please Fully Fund Chester PD As a Chester resident and former Chester fiscal officer, I am in full support of the police department and want to ensure that our law enforcement is fully funded by passing the 0.5-mill levy on the Nov. 2 ballot. This levy is required for the long-term ef-
fectiveness of our police services and the ongoing safety of our community. Over the six years as fiscal officer, I personally saw what a great steward Chief Purchase is with our township tax dollars. To mention just a few ways Chief Purchase took action to reduce the police budget over the years. The chief drives the older police cruisers that are already beyond the scheduled replacement period. He has personally completed painting, repairs and other upgrades and maintenance to the police station and, through detailed oversight of staffing, dramatically reduced overtime pay. He took a personal pay and benefit reduction, saving the township of over $15,000 per year. He has declined a raise for himself the past three years and, in 2009, when Chief
Purchase determined that funding was too high, requested a reduction to the tax levy that to date has return over $1.8 million tax dollars to the Chester residents. In addition, our county prosecutor continues to make statements that the Chester Police Department is operating at lower the optimal staffing levels. So, when I recently discussed the police budget and the future funding needs with the chief, it was immediately apparent that this funding is critical to maintain the continuity of and the extraordinary police services our community needs. Thank you, Chester Police, for your service. Craig Richter Chester Township
Page 10
Chesterland News
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Chester Government Update The Chester Township Board of Trustees meeting on Sept. 8 opened at 6:31 p.m. with an executive session per Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G)(1) to consider the dismissal, discipline, demotion or compensation of a public employee and (2) to consider the purchase of property for public purposes. On returning to public session, no action was taken. The board approved minutes dated Aug. 26 and 30 and Sept. 2. No actions were taken upon return and the township began its regular business.
In road department business, the trustees approved an expenditure of $12,175 to G.A.R. Paving for the repair of Caves Road fallen pavement. In new business, the board approved and signed the snow plowing agreement between Chester Township and the Geauga County Engineer for the purpose of providing snow and ice control on county roads for the winter season 2021-22 in the amount of $55,956.01. Trustees signed a cemetery deed for section 3, lot 4, graves 2 and 3 and approved the
use of the town hall parking lot on Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Boys Scouts popcorn and syrup sale and to recruit members for the troop. Also approved were resolutions to accept the amounts and rates as determined by the Geauga County Budget Commission and necessary tax levies and certifying them to the Geauga County Auditor for 2021 tax year, which is collected in 2022, and new fund revenue account codes for the American Rescue Act in the amount of $537,634.81 and interest of $100.
The board entered into executive session at 8:17 p.m. pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G)(1) to consider the dismissal, discipline, demotion or compensation of a public employee and (2) to consider the purchase of property for public purposes. On returning to public session, the board moved to extend Fire Chief John Wargelin’s paid administrative leave through Sept. 23, 2021. With no further business, the meeting adjourned Submitted by Joseph C. Mazzurco, Chester Township Trustee
First Responder Recognition
SUBMITTED
The Luczkowski Agency and Bada Bing Pizza recently sponsored lunch to recognize the Chester Township fire and police departments. From left are firefighter John Billson, Barb Luczkowski, Bada Bing owner Bob Piecenski, and firefighters Martin Neary and Matthew Collins.
Chesterland News
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Geauga Park District For more information and registration, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.
able for sale at the program. Registration required.
Problem Plants of Ohio
Oct. 2 and 3, 1-5 p.m. Swine Creek Reservation Celebrate autumn with the Homespun Market, featuring handmade and locally produced items for sale, live music, food vendors, horse-drawn wagon rides, balloon creations, magician, a nature scavenger hunt and more. Wagon rides are first-come, first-served from 1-4 p.m. with limited seating.
Oct. 2, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The West Woods, Nature Center Meet Kent State University authors who will give an overview of their new book providing information on identification, control and landscape alternatives of problematic plants, many introduced to North America as ornamental species. Books will be avail-
Homespun Market Days
Geauga Public Library Geauga West Branch 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 440-729-4250. Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net.
Family Pumpkin Decorating Contest
Oct. 8, all day Pick up a pumpkin and decorate it like one’s favorite book character/scene.
Doctor’s Appointment Preparation
Party with the Partners
Oct. 2, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Administrative Center Celebrate GCPL’s volunteer organization with a party and free family entertainment.
Oct. 12, 2:30 p.m. Presented by UH Geauga Medical Center, identify ways to be ready for doctor visits and what questions to ask to ensure best outcomes.
Holiday Tree Ornament
Geauga Genealogical Society
Oct. 7, 7 p.m. Make ornaments for local veterans and Thanksgiving holiday tree.
Oct. 12, 7-9 p.m. • Virtual Learn what treasures lie within the pages of the 1950 Census.
Page 11
Senior News & Events Young Of Heart
Oct. 1, 11:30 a.m. Geauga Young of Heart will meet at St. Anselm’s Parish Center in Chester Township. Bring a brown bag lunch. Snacks and coffee will be provided. Guest speaker Dan Rather will talk about the Maple Line trains.
Advanced Directives
Oct. 8, 11 a.m. to noon The Geauga County Bar Association Advance Directives Committee and Hospice of the Western Reserve will present informa-
tion and answer questions regarding health care powers of attorney and living wills at West Geauga Library. They will distribute the standard forms and return on Oct. 15 from 11 a.m. to noon with attorneys from the Geauga Bar to help seniors complete the forms and notarize them, which will allow seniors time to think about what they personally want and who they would want speaking on their behalf if they are unable. For more information, call 440-2792130.
Chesterland Historical Society Open House • Oct. 2, 2-4 p.m. The Chesterland Historical Village will host Chesterland Historical Village an open house featuring a preview of the upcoming Christmas Gathering Boutique and Tea being held in the 1842 Tanner House Nov. 5 and 6. All the buildings will be open for tours as well as the Interurban Train Museum. The historical village is located at the corner of Caves and Mayfield roads in Chester Township.
Chesterland News
Page 12
American Roofing & Construction ROOFING SPECIALIST Richard Mott - Owner (440) 729-7040 • (216) 276-4001 www.Americanroofingoh.com 1--americanroofing@sbcglobal.net
FINANCING NOW AVAILABLE
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Arts & Entertainment Fairmount Fit Learning Workshop
Oct. 16, 1-2 p.m. Fairmount Center for the Arts is partnering with Fit Learning Cleveland to offer a free program for both parents and children at the center located at 8400 Fairmount Road in Russell Township. Dr. Corinne Gist, owner and director of Fit Learning Cleveland, will present a session for parents on “Back to School during Covid 19: Tips for supporting your child’s academic growth and success.” Held at the same time as the parent workshop, children ages 4-8 years will participate in a “SymFUNNY” music workshop upstairs. Children will explore a variety of musical concepts through creating, listening to and discovering music and a variety of
musical instruments To register, call 440-338-3171 or visit www.fairmountcenter.org.
2021 Burton Art Show
Oct. 4-9 The 38th annual Burton Art Show features the work of artists from Geauga, Lake and Portage counties. Visitors are encouraged to vote for their favorite art piece for the Popular Choice Award. The free event is open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The show will be held on the second floor of the library located at 14588 W. Park St. in Burton. For information, call the library at 440-834-4466 or visit burtonlibrary.org.
Geauga General Plan Draft Available Online The Geauga County Planning Commission has been developing a general plan over the last year and the first draft was published in April 2021. Commission Executive Director Linda Crombie said the board approved the second Geauga County General Plan Draft on Aug. 3 and it can be viewed on the planning commission’s website: https://www.co.geauga.oh.us/Departments/Planning-Commission/ General-Plan. Individuals with input or questions may call the planning commission office at 440279-1740 or email planning@co.geauga.oh.us.
Real Estate Transfers Following is a list of area real estate transfers for the weeks ending Sept. 10 and Sept. 17, 2021, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only. CHESTER TOWNSHIP Leila A. Novinc and James f. Vidmar, 7566 Oak Hill Drive, to Matthew B. and Jennifer Gilomer, $350,000. (1.00 acres) Martin S. Slunski, 12878 Sperry Road, to Michael D. Slunski, $165,000. (3.32 acres) Alfred A. Quagliata (trustee), 12157 Sperry Road, to SDS Properties LLC, $1,200,000. (15.98 acres) Clara Mealy, 7223 Mulberry Road, to Brett Grau and Katlyn Egan, $229,500. (1.00 acres) Sara L. Simpson, 9299 Wilson Mills Road, to Randall P. White and Joshua T. Bullock, $400,000. (5.00 acres) Peter Z. and Brenda G. Szlamas, 12643 Ward Drive, to Eva M. Szantho (trustee), $274,800. (0.49 acres) Julia M. Beganovic (trustee), 7387 Green-
field Trail, to Robert Raymond III and Angelina Wantz, $317,000. (1.37 acres) Thomas Munich (trustee), 13262 Hickory St., to Nancy H. Lyons, $225,000. (1.09 acres) Bernetta E. Schutz, 12978 Dorothy Road, to Andrew John Broderick, $190,500. (1.07 acres) David L. Whittington and Cheryl L. Bowen, 7940 Willowbrook Drive, to Sergey Shevchik, $425,000. (1.01 acres) William R. Manning (TOD), 11861 Summers Road, to Sandra Marie Griffitts, $260,000. (1.82 acres) JJ Real Estate Solutions LLC, 9418 Wilson Mills Road, to Anthony J. Jenkins, $405,000. (2.19 acres) RUSSELL TOWNSHIP Brian and Ralitsa Warner, 14614 Morgan Trail, to Michael and Linda Doberdruk, $595,000. (3.05 acres) Kathleen M. Crotty, 15791 Hemlock Road, to Gerald Arthur and Kim C. Dixon, $189,000. (0.45 acres)
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Chesterland News
Page 13
West Geauga Schools Elementary School Fundraisers
Elementary students in West Geauga took advantage of some nice weather recently to participate in the Westwood Walk and Laps for Lindsey. The annual fund-raising events sponsored by the respective buildings’ Parent Teacher Organizations were cancelled last school year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The walks and runs resumed this school year, complete with bottled water and fresh fruit snacks for the participants. The outdoor events are popular with students and their parents. The activities raised over $25,000 for Lindsey and over $28,000 for Westwood. The monies are used by the PTOs to replenish their funds to support the students and teachers of West Geauga. The West Geauga School District appreciates the work and dedication of its PTO families.
STEM Fair Success Continues
Congratulations to West Geauga High School senior Ryan McGinnis and juniors Aidan Dondero and Bryn Morgan for competing in the 73rd Ohio State Science Day over the summer. They all submitted their high-caliber STEM projects first to the district science fair and were selected to compete with 659 other students from Ohio in the state science day for almost $400,000 in awards and scholarships. All three students’ projects enjoyed great success. Dondero’s project, Remote Computing Services for Students, received an “excel-
SUBMITTED
Lindsey Elementary School students and members of their families are all smiles after participating in the Laps for Lindsey fundraiser.
lent” rating. His project set up computers for students who don’t have the computer hardware to run CAD, rendering or other intensive programs to connect to the internet. Aidan’s remote access computers give access to the processing power needed for such tasks and open up more opportunities for students who would otherwise be limited by the computer they have. McGinnis’ project, Gelatinization and Hysteresis of Organic Compounds to Create Edible Shelf Stable Adhesives, received a “superior” rating. For his project, he developed
a patent-pending, organic, shelf-stable and edible adhesive “that acts as a glue, but for food,” according to McGinnis. He also won first in the Nestle Food Science and Engineering Award, first in the American Chemical Society Columbus Section Chemical Science Award and the Believe in Ohio STEM Entrepreneurship Award and Scholarship. Earlier in the year, Ryan competed in the North East Ohio Science and Engineering Fair where he won multiple awards. Ryan received the grand prize for physical sciences and moved on to become an International
Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) finalist. Ryan hopes “that more students from West Geauga participate in the science fair next year and get inspired to go into a STEM career.” Speaking of his experience participating in the science fair, Ryan says that “the experiences are invaluable and many opportunities can come as a result.” Morgan’s project, Frog Call Recording and Classification System, also received a “superior” rating. His project focused on designing both a physical recording device as well as a software system for identifying frog calls to monitor the health of wetlands. Bryn received first in his age group for the Osmon Ramsey Environmental & Natural Science Award. This is Bryn’s fourth consecutive Ohio State Science Fair, and he hopes to continue to go throughout the rest of high school. Bryn encourages anyone interested to talk to their science teacher about opportunities associated with science fairs as he has had “great experiences learning and meeting new people throughout all of my science fairs and has provided opportunities only available through science fair.” He would especially like to thank his advisors, Dr. Adrienne and Dr. Jeff LaFavre for their assistance and guidance. Lastly, all three students would like to shout out Mrs. Gregory for being an amazing chemistry teacher and inspiring many West Geauga students to participate in the science fair. Mrs. Gregory caps off a successful 35year teaching career as one of the most esteemed West Geauga science teachers of all time.
Page 14
Chesterland News
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Help Wanted Bonitas International. Seeking full or part time warehouse pickers/packers to start ASAP. NO NIGHTS OR WEEKENDS! Competitive pay with benefits. Accepting applications Monday through Friday 9:00 am-4:00 pm at 11110 Kinsman Rd. Newbury, OH. 44065.
CLASSIFIEDS 440-729-7667
karlovecmediagroup NOW HIRING!
Outside Sales
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, Kirtland Chronicle and Geauga Now. 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.
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.
Freelance Writer Must have print writing experience. Areas in need of coverage include, but are not limited to, Chester Township, West Geauga Schools, Geauga County Commissioners, Chardon City Council and Planning Commission, Montville Township and Thompson Township government meetings, features and local events.
Submit resumes to editor@geaugamapleleaf.com
Middlef ield Community News from Middlefield, Parkman, Huntsburg and Surrounding Areas
POST
Chesterland News
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Page 15
Classifieds AUTOS & PARTS
SERVICES
WANTED TO BUY
Wanted junk vehicles & scrap. Call 440679-7293.
John’s Plumbing: Affordable and reliable. Water heaters, toilets, faucets, drain cleaning, gas lines, sump pumps, well tanks. 440-285-0800.
Buying all Stanley Bailey planes and machinist tools. Call Karl at 440-812-3392.
Motorcycles wanted to buy. Call Steve at 440-488-7924.
FOR RENT Two (2) bdrm/1ba ranch. Basement, store, garage, fireplace, breezeway. Nice. No pets/smokers. Acre yard. Garrettsville Schools. East Parkman. $800/ mo., utilities and security. 440-548-8087.
FOR SALE For sale single cemetery plot, Western Reserve Memorial Garden, Chesterland. Call 440-298-1555 for info. Please leave a message. Kinetico water softener $295; antique walnut sewing cabinet $98; cigar cabinet $78; humpback chest $89; large rocking horse $79. 440-338-3563.
Old fishing tackle wanted: fishing lures (wood or plastic), tackle boxes, wooden duck decoys. Call Lee 440-313-8331.
Owen Mullet’s Painting. Will do interior painting. Also paint, stain, varnish, trim and doors in my shop. 440-632-9663/440313-2110. 32 YEARS EXPERIENCE. 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 8a-4p, 440-813-4272. No answer, leave message Mobile Notary Loan Signing Agent. I come to you! Certified, insured, background screened. Contact Andrea Scheid at 440-343-2576, andrea44062@gmail. com, www.scheidsent.com.
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. Four (4) new 5500 series Simonton Double-Hung Windows. Low E. Grids. Screens. Tempered glass. Pd. $550/each. Selling $350/each. Joe Emery, 216-5704998. DOWNSIZING Maple Side Table, golf bag with putters, wooden high chair, patio sconces, walker with wheels, antique coffee grinder, oil lamps, milk bottles (440)729-1082.
Classifieds
20 words for $10 What a bargain!
Brown eggs from free range hens, no antibiotics, no hormones, $3/doz. Farm help wanted. 13137 StRt 608 Claridon. 440-636-5747. For Sale: Little Wonder Leaf Blower 5HP and Husqvarna Backpack Power Blower 450CFM. Both for $475. 440-5675889. 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.
GARAGE/ESTATE SALES CHESTER TWP: Porch Sale. 7270 Brooklane, Oct 1 & 2, 9a-4p. End tables, twin bed frames, household, kitchen, china, clam pot, linens & sewing, Victrola, vintage items, pictures, books, toys. If you need to have a moving sale or estate sale. Call Kathy Willis at 440-8403226. Chardon Garage Sale: Oct. 1-2, 8a-2p. 14865 Crimson King Trail. Vera Bradley, fall and Christmas home decor, fabric, crafting, household items. CHESTERLAND: Oct 7-9, 9a-5p, 7700 Apple Blossom Ln. child/adult clothes many name brand: Holister, Pink, Aeropostale. Girl’s 12/16, Juniors XS/L, boys 12/14. Household, toys. Vintage Items: stock tank, hay rack, western saddle.
Planning a Garage sale?
Garage Sale Kits only
$20.
Plus Tax
INcluDes: • classified line ad - up to 30 words • Appear in both Papers / Websites • 3 signs, Marker, Price stickers Deadline: Noon on the Friday preceeding publication
call or stop In Today to Ge t Yours!
Editorial Office: 101 South St., Chardon Advertising Office: 8389 Mayfield Rd., Chesterland
440-729-7667 REAL ESTATE Thompson Twp - 1 acre scenic rolling building lot, side street lots of privacy. $12,900. 440-289-0708.
Page 16
Chesterland News
Wednesday, September 29, 2021