By Ann Wishart Hemlock Point Road residents applauded Russell Township Trustees last Wednesday when the board announced one more step has been taken for the township to reclaim responsibility for the scenic country road. Trustees said there are more steps to be taken and possibly one more minefield to cross before the saga comes to a satisfactory ending. “We’re not out of the woods, yet,” said Trustee Jim Dickinson. Residents rose up in arms early this spring when crews started cutting trees in the Hemlock Point right-of-way in preparation for widening the road and berm. They petitioned trustees en masse to take back responsibility for the road, which the county engineer claimed was too narrow to be safe for traffic. Trustees spoke with the county about that possibility and, after several meetings with residents and Geauga County Engineer Robert L. Phillips, made the request to the county commissioners. Wednesday, Dickinson read a letter dated May 30 from Phillips to the Geauga County Commissioners in which he recounted the history of Hemlock Point from June 2009. At that time, trustees asked the county to take over the road, which was in poor condition. The township, in turn, agreed to take over recently repaved Music Street. County commissioners agreed to the trade in September, followed by a complete review of the county highway system. Russell Township ceded maintenance responsibility for Hemlock Point and Caves roads officially in 2011. The county road map reflecting those changes was completed in December 2011, Phillips said. “It now appears that after three years of valid evaluation of the highway system of Geauga County, the Russell Township Trustees have decided to pass their power of governing to a small group of residents, while ignoring the public traffic traveling between Chagrin Falls and Russell Township,” Phillips wrote, adding the commissioners will now have to create a new system and have it approved by the director of the Ohio Department of Transportation. “I believe Hemlock Point Road, along with Hemlock Road, is a valid integral part of our county highway system. If the board is possibly considering addressing Russell Township’s request without a total review of the county highway system, I suggest Hemlock Road go with Hemlock Point Road to the township and Russell Road become a county road,” the engineer wrote. “This will still provide a link between the center of Russell on state Route 87 and Chagrin Falls Village.” His letter finished with a By Ann Wishart Improving hiking trails through 37 acres of woods owned by Russell Township seems like a simple task — on the surface. But there are a variety of factors that may not see the proposed project to fruition. Bernard Mandel, a member of the West Geauga Community Joint Recreation District committee, presented a project to Russell Township Trustees last Wednesday proposing the 37 acres to the west of The Commons on Chillicothe Road would be better used if more suitable trails could be established through the trees. The Commons, about 40 acres owned by the county and leased by the township, is the site of baseball and soccer fields, a pavilion and a walking trail along the Chagrin River. About a year ago, Mandel said West Geauga Schools asked the recreation district if it would be possible to have trails on the township’s 37 acres across the river, so the cross country team would have another place to run and teachers could use the parcel for educational purposes. However, as the project would include construction of a bridge over the river and the 37- acre parcel has an easement on it to the Western Reserve Conservation District, there are a number of hurdles in the way, he said. Mandel said the deed restriction on the property is broad and vague and probably won’t cause any problem in establishing trails. The passive park zoning of the property doesn’t prohibit the uses in the proposal, he said. The easement with the WRLC is more restrictive, but conversations with conservancy representatives have led him to believe the organization might assist in the project, Mandel said. The easement allows unpaved trails for hiking, snowshoeing, horseback riding and cross country skiing, he added. “I believe our intended uses fit into those restrictions,” Mandel said, adding the WRLC might even assist in raising funds to help pay for the $40,000 trail development. The bridge might be a sticking point, since it is a structure, but it would only have to support foot traffic, Mandel said. The township has access to the property off of West River Road. A drive for emergency vehicles could be cleared to the township acreage, Trustee Jim Mueller said. Resident Walter Waetjen, who has been working with Mandel on the project, said the location for the bridge is still in question. At the northeast corner of the property, it may be possible to have both bridge abutments on The Commons parcel, not in the WRLC easement, trustees said. Trustee Jim Dickinson said residents on West River Road who have been used to having the acreage as an extension of their yards might have concerns about the parcel seeing more use. Mandel said the trails could be designed to provide a substantial buffer of woods By John Karlovec Chester Township Trustees took a big step Monday toward alleviating flooding problems that have plagued residents on Marilyn Drive for nearly half a century. They unanimously agreed during a special early morning meeting to enter into an agreement to purchase the single-family home of Zlatko and Ann Grahovac at 13103 Marilyn Drive for $140,000. The property is expected to transfer to the township on June 29, contingent upon the Geauga County Prosecutor’s Office’s review and approval of the purchase agreement. “I thank you for being able to do this and get this done in a timely fashion,” Trustee Judy Caputo told real estate broker Vic Cizek of Realty Net. Caputo added she has been working toward a solution to the flooding problem on Marilyn Drive for more than six and a half years. When she was running for trustee seven years ago, Caputo said she saw a “kid in a kayak paddling down a road.” Then, two years ago, she witnessed water reach as high as the top of residents’ mailboxes. “That was incredible,” Cizek added, referring to a Memorial Day storm in 2010. “I think we’re moving in the right direction to take care of one of the major issues in Chester Township,” Caputo said. “It’s one step in a possible phase, but at least it’s a step in the right direction, at least to reduce the water flow as it’s coming down (from South Woodside Drive) and hopefully alleviate the major flooding and the road deterioration. It’s something that’s been long, long overdue.” South Woodside was supposed to be a through street, but residents were able to make it a cul-de-sac drive, she explained. At the end of the cul-de-sac is a parcel of land that two homeowners on either side of the cul-de-sac own. This parcel is referred to as a “retention basin.” For years, heavy rains have flowed from Mayfield Road and Russell Trustees Hear Proposal For Trails on Township Property Chester Capitalizes on Home Purchase Your Community Newspaper Since 1967 8389 Mayfield Rd. B-5, Chesterland, Ohio 44026 | P: 440.729.7667 | F: 440.729.8240 [email protected] | www.chesterlandnews.com VOLUME 46 No. 4 Wednesday, June 13, 2012 Russell Trustees Work to Reclaim Hemlock Point, Consider Trade Hemlock Point• Page 2 Trail Proposal• Page 3 Chester Trustees• Page 3 Celebrate Father’s Day Sunday, June 17th JOHN KARLOVEC/CN Geauga County Engineer Robert Phillips has recommended the county take over maintenance of Russell Road, which would provide a link between the center of Russell on Route 87 and the Village of Chagrin Falls.
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By Ann Wishart
Hemlock Point Roadresidents applauded RussellTownship Trustees lastWednesday when the boardannounced one more step hasbeen taken for the township toreclaim responsibility for thescenic country road.
Trustees said there are moresteps to be taken and possiblyone more minefield to crossbefore the saga comes to asatisfactory ending.
“We’re not out of the woods,yet,” said Trustee Jim Dickinson.
Residents rose up in armsearly this spring when crewsstarted cutting trees in theHemlock Point right-of-way inpreparation for widening theroad and berm.
They petitioned trustees enmasse to take back responsibilityfor the road, which the countyengineer claimed was toonarrow to be safe for traffic.
Trustees spoke with thecounty about that possibilityand, after several meetings withresidents and Geauga CountyEngineer Robert L. Phillips,
made the request to the countycommissioners.
Wednesday, Dickinson reada letter dated May 30 fromPhillips to the Geauga CountyCommissioners in which herecounted the history ofHemlock Point from June 2009.
At that time, trustees askedthe county to take over the road,which was in poor condition.
The township, in turn,agreed to take over recentlyrepaved Music Street.
County commissionersagreed to the trade in September,followed by a complete reviewof the county highway system.
Russell Township cededmaintenance responsibility forHemlock Point and Caves roadsofficially in 2011. The countyroad map reflecting thosechanges was completed inDecember 2011, Phillips said.
“It now appears that afterthree years of valid evaluationof the highway system ofGeauga County, the RussellTownship Trustees have decidedto pass their power of governingto a small group of residents,while ignoring the public traffic
traveling between Chagrin Fallsand Russell Township,” Phillipswrote, adding the commissionerswill now have to create a newsystem and have it approved bythe director of the OhioDepartment of Transportation.
“I believe Hemlock PointRoad, along with Hemlock
Road, is a valid integral part ofour county highway system. Ifthe board is possiblyconsidering addressing RussellTownship’s request without atotal review of the countyhighway system, I suggestHemlock Road go withHemlock Point Road to the
township and Russell Roadbecome a county road,” theengineer wrote. “This will stillprovide a link between thecenter of Russell on state Route87 and Chagrin Falls Village.”
His letter finished with a
By Ann Wishart
Improving hiking trailsthrough 37 acres of woodsowned by Russell Townshipseems like a simple task — onthe surface.
But there are a variety offactors that may not see theproposed project to fruition.
Bernard Mandel, a memberof the West Geauga CommunityJoint Recreation Districtcommittee, presented a projectto Russell Township Trusteeslast Wednesday proposing the37 acres to the west of TheCommons on Chillicothe Roadwould be better used if moresuitable trails could beestablished through the trees.
The Commons, about 40acres owned by the county andleased by the township, is thesite of baseball and soccerfields, a pavilion and a walkingtrail along the Chagrin River.
About a year ago, Mandelsaid West Geauga Schoolsasked the recreation district if itwould be possible to have trailson the township’s 37 acresacross the river, so the crosscountry team would haveanother place to run and
teachers could use the parcelfor educational purposes.
However, as the projectwould include construction of abridge over the river and the 37-acre parcel has an easement onit to the Western ReserveConservation District, there area number of hurdles in the way,he said.
Mandel said the deedrestriction on the property isbroad and vague and probablywon’t cause any problem inestablishing trails.
The passive park zoning ofthe property doesn’t prohibitthe uses in the proposal, he said.
The easement with theWRLC is more restrictive, butconversations with conservancyrepresentatives have led him tobelieve the organization mightassist in the project, Mandelsaid.
The easement allowsunpaved trails for hiking,snowshoeing, horseback ridingand cross country skiing, headded.
“I believe our intended usesfit into those restrictions,”Mandel said, adding the WRLCmight even assist in raisingfunds to help pay for the
$40,000 trail development.The bridge might be a
sticking point, since it is astructure, but it would only haveto support foot traffic, Mandelsaid.
The township has access tothe property off of West RiverRoad. A drive for emergencyvehicles could be cleared to thetownship acreage, Trustee JimMueller said.
Resident Walter Waetjen,who has been working withMandel on the project, said thelocation for the bridge is still inquestion.
At the northeast corner ofthe property, it may be possibleto have both bridge abutmentson The Commons parcel, not inthe WRLC easement, trusteessaid.
Trustee Jim Dickinson saidresidents on West River Roadwho have been used to havingthe acreage as an extension oftheir yards might have concernsabout the parcel seeing moreuse.
Mandel said the trails couldbe designed to provide asubstantial buffer of woods
By John Karlovec
Chester Township Trusteestook a big step Monday towardalleviating flooding problemsthat have plagued residents onMarilyn Drive for nearly half acentury.
They unanimously agreedduring a special early morningmeeting to enter into anagreement to purchase thesingle-family home of Zlatkoand Ann Grahovac at 13103Marilyn Drive for $140,000.
The property is expected totransfer to the township on June29, contingent upon the GeaugaCounty Prosecutor’s Office’sreview and approval of thepurchase agreement.
“I thank you for being ableto do this and get this done in atimely fashion,” Trustee JudyCaputo told real estate brokerVic Cizek of Realty Net.
Caputo added she has beenworking toward a solution tothe flooding problem onMarilyn Drive for more than sixand a half years.
When she was running fortrustee seven years ago, Caputosaid she saw a “kid in a kayakpaddling down a road.”
Then, two years ago, shewitnessed water reach as high asthe top of residents’ mailboxes.
“That was incredible,” Cizekadded, referring to a MemorialDay storm in 2010.
“I think we’re moving in theright direction to take care ofone of the major issues inChester Township,” Caputosaid. “It’s one step in a possiblephase, but at least it’s a step inthe right direction, at least toreduce the water flow as it’scoming down (from SouthWoodside Drive) and hopefullyalleviate the major flooding andthe road deterioration. It’ssomething that’s been long, longoverdue.”
South Woodside wassupposed to be a through street,but residents were able to makeit a cul-de-sac drive, sheexplained.
At the end of the cul-de-sacis a parcel of land that twohomeowners on either side ofthe cul-de-sac own. This parcelis referred to as a “retentionbasin.”
For years, heavy rains haveflowed from Mayfield Road and
Russell Trustees Hear ProposalFor Trails on Township Property
Russell Trustees Work to Reclaim Hemlock Point, Consider Trade
Hemlock Point• Page 2
Trail Proposal• Page 3 Chester Trustees• Page 3
CelebrateFather’s Day
Sunday,June 17th
JOHN KARLOVEC/CNGeauga County Engineer Robert Phillips has recommended the county take over maintenance of Russell Road,which would provide a link between the center of Russell on Route 87 and the Village of Chagrin Falls.
breakdown of the two systems.On June 5, trustees received
a letter from Geauga CountyAdministrator David Lairsaying the commissioners areprepared to make aredetermination on the matter
of maintenance responsibilityfor Hemlock Point and otherroads in the area.
He asked trustees to reviewthe information they submittedto the county, agree in publicsession to their new assessmentand resubmit it to the county.
The commissioners will thenreconsider modifications to thecounty highway system.
“Based on this resubmissionof documentation from thetownship and following reviewby this office, the commissionerswill order the county engineerto prepare a new highway mapwhich would reflect the returnof Hemlock Point Road totownship responsibility,” Lairwrote. “The anticipated endresult of this process is thatRussell Township will beresponsible for Hemlock PointRoad, Hemlock Road and thesection of Music Street west ofstate Route 306, with the countyassuming responsibility forRussell Road, which runsbetween Route 87 and theChagrin Falls Village line.”
Total mileage following thechanges will give the county3.975 miles including Russelland Caves roads and thetownship will have 3.519 miles— a trade to the county ofabout half a mile compared tothe 2008 figures.
Trustee Jim Mueller said hewould draft the letter to thecounty commissioners.
“It was the county commi-ssioners who weighed in heavilyon your behalf,” he told thecrowd.
The county engineer wantssingle control of a road fromend to end, Mueller said, addingRussell Road will give him that.
“They (the county) want tocontrol the major arteries,”Dickinson said.
This is partly because itmakes snowplowing moreefficient if the trucks don’t haveto turn around, he added.
Russell Road has beenrepaved recently and is widerthan Hemlock Point, so thecounty probably won’t have todo anything to it, Dickinsonsaid.
“We’re not out ofthe woods, yet.” – Trustee Jim Dickinson
“Russell TownshipTrustees havedecided to passtheir power ofgoverning to asmall group ofresidents…” – County Engineer RobertPhillips
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JOHN KARLOVEC/CNGeauga County Commissioners have told Russell trustees they would be willing to give Hemlock Point Road backto the township in exchange for Russell Road.
state Route 306, down throughSouth Woodside, through theretention basin and flooded thehomes on Marilyn Drive,Caputo said.
“It’s a bunch of differentareas that Marilyn is taking thehit on,” she added.
Caputo said the street floodsevery time it rains, “it just alldepends on how badly.”
Trustee Mike Joyce said 18of the roughly 40 homes onMarilyn Drive haveexperienced flooding at thesame time.
Trustees have been workingwith the Geauga CountyEngineer’s Office, ChagrinRiver Watershed Partners andthe Geauga Soil and WaterConservation District to fashiona remedy for years.
Construction of retention
basins behind the homes wouldnot “help the situation,” Caputosaid, adding nor would makingMarilyn Drive a through road,enlarging the South WoodsideDrive retention basin orinstalling larger sewer pipes.
“(It would be) very costlyand would not necessarilyaddress it properly,” she said.
The development was builton a creek bed, so a naturalwater flow already existed,Caputo explained.
“The least expensive waywould have been for one ofthose two houses that are rightthere with those big drains … totake one of those and at least beable to put in a swale,” Caputosaid, referring to Grahovacs’home and that of theirneighbor.
Trustee Ken Radtke Jr. saidresidents have told him thewater drains fairly quickly.
Part of the problem,however, is the water comingdown from South Woodsideflows at almost a 90-degreeangle between two pipes,causing a “hydraulic backup.”
Construction of a swale onthe property — and a taperingof the two pipes — would direct
water behind the homes andthrough a huge pipe underCedar Road, eventuallydraining into a marsh area.
Joyce said they have beentold the march could handle theincreased volume of waterwithout causing a floodingproblem elsewhere.
“So we’re not transferringthe problem to someplace else,according to our engineers,” hesaid. “And that was critical tous.”
The board chairman alsoexplained it took trusteeslonger to come up with aremedy because they did notintend to take anything byeminent domain.
“We have three (areas thatflood in the township) and thatis by far the worst, and that isthe one that actually goes intopeople’s houses,” he said. “Theothers affect the roads, but thisactually impacts where theylive; it enters their houses.”
The Grahovacs, who boughtthe home in 1997 for $127,000,listed their 1,504 square foothome on 1 acre last Septemberfor $179,000.
Cizek said he did not knowif the Grahovacs were moving
because of the floodingproblem or had any other offerson their home.
It is valued at $144,100,according to the GeaugaCounty Auditor’s Office.
Trustees intend to announcetheir purchase of theGrahovacs’ home at Thursday’smeeting.
The county engineer’s officewill then design the swale,Caputo said, adding if the
design comes in at under$50,000, the work would notneed to be bid.
Trustees are also expected todiscuss Thursday allowing thetownship police and firedepartments to use the homefor training purposes, but notburning.
Thursday’s trustees meetingwill begin at 6:30 p.m. and beheld in the Fire-Rescue Stationat 8552 Parkside Drive.
He recommended pollingRussell Road residents as totheir feelings about the trade.
“If they have strongobjections, I’d rather hear fromthem sooner than later,” he said.
The other issue is thatHemlock Point will have to goto the end of the line for thetownship’s repaving plans.
That work will be designedand bid out by the countyengineer, trustees said, adding ifall the paperwork goes asexpected, the township willhave control over the project,such as width and ditch size.
“We have the veto,” Muellersaid.
between the back property linesof the homes and the trails.
Construction of a bridge inthe flood zone of the ChagrinRiver would require a study byand approval from the ArmyCorps of Engineers, Dickinsonsaid.
Also, the area is notsupposed to be used for sportsrecreation, which might rule outcross country running, he said.
Waetjen said the acreagemay be too small for the crosscountry team to use since theygenerally need 2.3 miles forpractice.
He and Mandel were hopingfor the trustees to approve the
start of a feasibility study of theproject.
Trustees asked Mandel toask the WRLC to send thetownship a letter regarding theconservancy’s position on theproposal.
Dickinson said he would bein favor of the project.
The Commons is a delightfulpark, he said, adding as long asthe adjoining acreage couldremain passive and be of someuse, it would seem to be a goodidea.
But the West River Roadresidents might not feel thesame way.
“Over the years, people seeopen property as theirs,” hesaid. “Nobody likes surprises.We need to communicate earlyand often.”
Chester Township: June 14, 7p.m., Board of Trustees; June20, 7 p.m., ZoningCommission. All meetingsare held at the Town Hall,12701 Chillicothe Road,unless otherwise noted.
Munson Township: June 18, 7p.m., Zoning Commission;June 20, 5:30 p.m., ParkBoard; June 21, 6:30 p.m.,Board of Zoning Appeals. Allmeetings are held atTownship Hall, 12210Auburn Road unless other-wise noted.
Russell Township: June 20, 7p.m., Board of Trustees. Allmeetings are held at Fire-Rescue Station, 14810Chillicothe Road, unless oth-erwise noted.
JOHN KARLOVEC/CNChester trustees have agreed to buy this Marilyn Drive home for$140,000. Trustees plan to demolish the home and construct a swalethrough the property to alleviate flooding that has plagued residents fordecades.
June 14-17: KirtlandStrawberry Festival
The Kiwanis Club of Kirtlandis sponsoring the 52nd annualStrawberry Festival at KirtlandSchools, 9250 Chillicothe Road.
Featuring hand selectedstrawberries; home madestrawberry shortcake andsundaes; hand dipped andchocolate covered strawberries;rides; games; crafts; flea marketand entertainment.
Free admission.Times are 6-11 p.m. June 14;
5:30-11 p.m. June 15; 11 a.m. to11 p.m. June 16; Noon to 6 p.m.June 17.
Call John Bodmer, 440-256-1181 for more information.
June 16: MunsonConcert in the Park7-9 p.m.
Located at the MunsonScenic River Retreat, 10900Mayfield Road.
Music by The Swamp Rattlers.Bring lawn chairs and
blankets. Refreshments for sale. Call 440-286-9255 for more
information.
June 16: Youth SummerJam3-9 p.m.
The Chardon CommunityAction Team and Geauga MusicCenter announce the return of“Summer Jam” held at ChardonSquare.
“Summer Jam” is a yearlylocal event providing anopportunity for local youth tohighlight their musical talent.
No admission charge andmost activities are free to thosewho attend.
If interested in performing,there is still time to sign up.
Call 440-286-8481 or 440-286-6625 for more information.
June 16: Chester Twp.Eagles Golf OutingNoon
Chester Township EaglesAerie 4521 will hold its thirdannual golf outing at RollingGreens Golf Course, 15900Mayfield Road, HuntsburgTownship.
Cost is $75 per person,which includes golf, cart, steakdinner and a keg of beer.
Dinner only cost is $35,which includes steak and nonalcoholic beverage.
Activities include a cashprize, raffles and games.
Sponsors needed. Call Todd, 440-346-0571;
Carol, 440-729-3228; or Gwenn,440-729-9542 for advancedtickets or more information.
June 19: Tea Party/Conservative Forum7 p.m.
Clare Lopez, noted experton the Middle East, will be atthe Orchard Hills Event Center,11414 Caves Road, ChesterTownship.
She will be speaking aboutthe Muslim Brotherhoodinfluence in America andIslamic doctrine, law andscriptures.
This event is sponsored bythe Chesterland Tea Party/Conservative Forum.
All are invited. Refreshments served.Call 440-552-4385 for more
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June 19: Meet BeadworkArtist Barbara Yoxall6:30 to 8 p.m.
Guest host and art therapistJoyce Gagnon will introduceBarbara Yoxall as the guestspeaker at the June GeaugaArts Network Group programat Heinen's Cafe, 402 CenterSt., Chardon.
Yoxall will inspire audiencemembers to experiment withnew forms and techniques asshe describes her progress fromdesigning gourds to creatingbeadwork, works in clay andpaintings in pastel — allinspired by her love of nature.
Program is free and open tothe public. No reservationsnecessary.
Yoxall's work has beenexhibited at various venuesacross Northeast Ohio includingthe West Woods Nature Center,Fairmount Arts Center, ButlerMuseum of Art in Youngstownand Lake Farm Park.
Call Joanne Durante, 440-729-6481 for more information.
June 21: Judge TerriStupica at NAMI6:30 p.m.
Chardon Municipal CourtJudge Terri Stupica is scheduledto speak about Mental Illnessand Dual Diagnosis in ChardonMunicipal Court at The GeaugaBoard of Mental Health andRecovery Services, 13244Ravenna Road, Chardon.
Light refreshments available.
Reservations requested.Call 440-286-6264 for more
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June 23: StephenMitskavich Book Signing1-3 p.m.
Chester Township residentStephen Mitskavich will be atFireside Book Shop, 29 NorthFranklin St., Chagrin Fallssigning his new book, “Crossinga Bridge Through Time,Conversations With My FatherBefore It’s Too Late.”
Stephen is not only anauthor, but also a father of twoadult children, an artist andlocal insurance business owner.
For more information on thebook signing, call 440-247-4050.
The Care for Others golfouting and dinner will be heldat Fowler’s Mill Golf Course,13095 Rockhaven Road,Chester Township.
The event will feature thecomedy of Bil Benden as seenon HBO, A&E and ComedyCentral.
Foursomes are $400 andinclude lunch, dinner, contestsand entertainment.
Attendance helps hardworking people avoid the lossof home, utilities and otherbasic necessities in the midst ofa crisis.
Call Blazine Monaco, 440-591-0179 to register or for moreinformation.
June 27: Financial PeaceUniversity7 p.m.
Financial Peace Universitywill be held at Mayfield UnitedMethodist Church, 7747 MayfieldRoad, Chester Township.
Nearly one and a halfmillion families have been ableto positively change theirfinancial situation through FPU,the popular course taught byDave Ramsey on DVD.
FPU teaches families andindividuals common-senseprinciples like how to make aplan with their money so theyare able to free themselves ofdebt and build lasting wealth.FPU is available for churches,military, nonprofit agencies andbusinesses.
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June 29: Chester AlumniAssociation Reunion5 p.m.
The Chester AlumniAssociation will hold its 132ndannual reunion at theKirtlander Party Center, 9270Chillicothe Road, Kirtland.
Anyone who attended theChester Seminary, Chesterschool, Russell school and WestGeauga Schools is welcome toattend.
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June 30: WG Class of ’61Reunion
The West Geauga HighSchool class of ’61 is having its51st reunion picnic at noon inWestwood Park in RussellTownship.
Call Paula Denniston-Draye,440-492-2079 for more inform-ation.
June 30: MetzenbaumGolf Outing
The seventh AnnualMetzenbaum Center golf outingwill be held at TanglewoodNational Golf Course, 8745Tanglewood Trail, Chagrin Falls.
Modified shotgun startbegins at 1 p.m.; dinner andprizes at 6 p.m.
Fee is $100 per golfer, whichincludes golf, cart, lunch, dinnerand prizes, or $30 for dinneronly, choice of chicken, steak orvegetarian.
Activities include 50/50 raffle,skins game and competition holes.
The event benefits GeaugaCounty citizens with develop-mental disabilities.
Call Kelly Ericsson, 440-729-9406 to register or for moreinformation.
July 4: IndependenceDay Parade11 a.m.
Bart Alcorn, president of theWest Geauga Kiwanis Club, hasappointed Rock Pistillochairman of this year’sIndependence Day parade inChester Township.
This year’s theme is “Madein America.”
The categories for judginginclude, but are not limited toFloats; Marching Bands;Marching Units; DecoratedBikes; Just for Fun; Sport Team;Pre and Post 1942 Vehicles; KitCars & “Specials”; MilitaryVehicles; Motorcycles; RidingHorses; Horse Drawn Vehicles;Farm Vehicles; Antique Enginesand Politicians.
Advanced Registration isrequested. Registration formsare available at the WestGeauga Kiwanis website,www.wgkiwanis.org and atDiscount Drug Mart, GiantEagle, the Town Hall and theGeauga West Library or onpage 3 of this paper.
Call Rock Pistillo, 440-487-4240 for more information.
July 12-14: Divine WordRummage Sale
A rummage sale will be heldat Divine Word Church, 8100Eagle Road, Kirtland.
Times are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.July 12 and July 13, and 9 a.m.to 2 p.m. July 14.
Call Olivia Ockuly, 440-256-1774 for more information.
July 14: Texas BBQ5-8:30 p.m.
A Texas BBQ will be held atthe Fraternal Order of Eagles,231 South Main St., ChagrinFalls to benefit Maple LeafCommunity Residences.
Admission is $15. Pulled pork, BBQ chicken,
ribs, side dishes and dessertavailable.
Clock raffle, cash bar andsideboards available.
Call 440-729-4314 forreservation or more information.
Aug. 19: AACA Car Show8 a.m.
Ohio Region of AntiqueAutomobile Club of AmericanNorthern Chapter is sponsoringthe annual car show atPatterson Fruit Farm, 11414Caves Road.
This show typically show-cases more early cars includingthose from the Classic Era ofthe 1920s and 1930s than mostshows and draws from a widerarea.
There will be 19 judgedclasses awards for first, secondand third place as well as Bestof Show, Children’s Choice andthe Patterson Fruit Farm award.
Gates open at 8 a.m., judgingbegins at 10 a.m. and awardceremony begins at 3:30 p.m.
Food, beverages and trailerparking available.
Pre-registration for showcars is $12.50 if received beforeAug. 14 and $15 received lateror at the gate.
Occupants of show cars willbe admitted free.
Registration forms availableat Patterson Fruit Farm, NAPAand Federated Auto.
Call John, 440-287-6857 formore information.
Aug. 28: Electolite GrandSlam Super ShotgunScramble
Electolite will host its 15thannual Grand Slam for theLittlest Heroes at St. DenisGold Course, 10660 ChardonRoad, Chardon.
Liquour basket, auto-mobiles, vacation packages andsporting event tickets areincluded in the many prizes.
Entertainment includes aScottish bagpiper and WestGeauga students singing theNational Anthem.
Gourmet breakfast and asteak dinner with open bar isincluded for registered partic-ipants.
Limited registration, theevent sells out quickly.
In loving memory of BillGreismer, owner of St. DenisGolf Course & Part Center. Awonderful person who will bemissed and in the hearts of allthose who knew Bill.
Download a team regis-tration form atwww.thelittlestheroes.org.
Call Elecolite Lite for Life,440-729-5000 for moreinformation.
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Gates Mills Library islocated at 1491 Chagrin RiverRoad. For more information onthese programs or to register, call440-423-4808 or register inperson.
Cleveland Collectors:Severance and GretaMilliken June 14, 7-8 p.m.
Come to the library as theCleveland Art Museum offers aprogram on Severance (1895-1985) and Greta (1903-1989)Millikin, who collected whatwould become some of the artmuseum's beloved objects.
Hear about their glamorouslife and stunning collections.
The Cleveland Art Museumpresentation is part of theUniversity Circle in the Valleycultural series sponsored by theFriends of the Gates MillsLibrary.
Registration requested.
Policing Cleveland OneHundred Years Ago June 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Come to the library for aLiving History Program:Policing Cleveland OneHundred Years Ago, TheProgressive Era 1890-1914 fromthe Cleveland Police Museumcollection.
Learn what it was like topolice Cleveland a hundredyears ago, see artifacts,documents and photographsfrom the Progressive Era.Registration is requested forthis free family event.
The Wonderful World ofBubbles June 19, 2-3 p.m.
Come watch bubblesmultiply and do acrobatic feats.
See a person inside a bubbleand square shaped bubbles.
Join for a performance bySue Durante, a.k.a. The BubbleLady. Sponsored by the Friendsof the Gates Mills Library.
Registration is requested forthis free family event.
Music for Kids andParents with ChipRichter June 20, 7-8 p.m.
This is "live" music, noaccompaniment tracks, soanything can happen.
With his guitar, banjo,harmonica, stories and originaltunes, Chip connects with thekids and adults, creatingmoments to remember.
It's the high-energy fun andexcitement that naturally comes
from a "live" performance all inthe wonderful learningenvironment of a public library.
Registration is requested forthis free family event.
G2P: MariokartTournament June 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Join at the library for a racearound the track in ourMariokart Tournament.
Test skills against othergamers.
First and second place forages 12-18 will win prizes.
Registration is requested forthis free family event.
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Family Storytime Wednesdays, 10 a.m.
Come to the library for aprogram of rhymes, songs,fingerplays and stories forchildren not yet in kindergarten.
Registration not necessary.
Baby & Me/ToddlerStorytime Thursdays, 10 a.m.
Come to the library for aprogram of rhymes, songs,fingerplays, and books forbabies from birth through 35months old and their caregivers.
Registration not necessary.
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The Geauga West Library islocated at 13455 ChillicotheRoad. For more information onthese programs or to register, call440-729-4250 or register inperson.
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Adult Summer Reading Participate in "Geek the
Library" Summer Readingcontest where participants willread and enter names for
chances at weekly prizes,including restaurant giftcertificates.
Contest entries will beaccepted between June 18 andJuly 27 and participants must be18 years of age and have acurrent library card from anylibrary card in the GeaugaCounty system.
We thank the West GeaugaFriends of the Library forproviding our prizes for thissummer's contest.
"Mental Floss"Adult/Teen ProgramJune 26, 7 p.m.
Currently taking registra-tions for a program brought tous by representatives from thestore Mental Floss in ChesterTownship. Come and exper-ience "where knowledgejunkies get their fix" as well asmany of the new games, triviaand brain teasers.
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Summer Reading ClubsYouth of all ages are invited
to sign up to read for chances atprizes and for trips to thecoveted Geauga West TreasureChest.
Simply stop by the libraryreference desk where staff willdirect you to the appropriateage group sign-up.
"Going Wild With JungleTerry"June 21, 7 p.m.
Students in grades 1-5 willhave a wild time with the areafavorite, "Jungle Terry."
Don't miss a chance toexperience some really coolanimals and stories that JungleTerry can tell.
Register ahead of time atthe reference desk.
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If you’ve ever wanted to askJohnny Appleseed a question orperhaps Iroquois Chief JohnLogan, you’ll have your chancethis July.
Geauga County residents andvisitors will be able to chat withthese and three other importantfigures from Ohio’s history as the2012 Ohio Chautauqua passesthrough Burton for a weeklongfestival of culture and education.
Geauga County HistoricalSociety’s Century VillageMuseum was selected as one ofonly five sites in the state to hostthe traveling tent show — whichcombines education, drama andentertainment to focus on thetime “When Ohio was theWestern Frontier.”
The 2012 Ohio Chautauqua,sponsored and presented by theOhio Humanities Council, is arevival of that sort of old-fashioned community gatheringand museum curator ElizabethWantz said a buzz is buildingabout its arrival in Burton.
“Individuals andorganizations throughoutGeauga County have beenworking to prepare for this fornearly a year,” Wantz said. “Thisis a distinguished event, and thereis a lot of competition to host it.We are honored to be among thefew sites chosen.”
The five-day event will runfrom Tuesday, July 3 throughSaturday, July 7.
Each evening, under a bigtent erected on the CenturyVillage Museum grounds, fivehumanities scholars will assumethe costume and personality ofthe historical figures — pioneernaturalist Johnny Appleseed;Iroquois leader Chief Logan;frontier aristocrat MargaretBlennerhassett; York, a Lewisand Clark Expedition member;and Oliver Hazard Perry, hero ofthe Battle of Lake Erie.
During the eveningperformances, the scholars willengage the audience in first-person characterizations,
interacting and revealing the livesand legacies of these individuals,who encountered Ohio in itsinfancy and helped shape thestate into what it is today,according to the historical society.
Throughout the week, thesesame scholars will come out ofcharacter to present 10 additionaldaytime programs on varyingtopics at five other venuesaround the county, Wantz said.
Five of the programs will beaimed at younger audiences andfive will be geared toward adults,according to the historical society.
The venues for the daytimelectures and workshops includethe Geauga Park District’s TheWest Woods Nature Center;Geauga County Public Library’sChardon library, Geauga Westand Middlefield libraries; andKent State University at Geaugacampus.
Generations ago, news that atraveling tent Chautauqua wascoming to town was cause forexcitement and celebration,Wantz said.
It meant neighbors would begetting together for a fewsummer evenings to sit outsideunder the shade of a tree — or atent — and enjoy theentertainment provided bytraveling performers, she said.
The 2012 Ohio Chautauqua-Geauga is supported throughdonations from The GeaugaCounty Library Foundations, thetrustees of Geauga Park DistrictFoundation, Geauga CountyRotaries, Great Lakes Cheese,Kent State University at Geauga,Middlefield Bank, PrestonChevrolet, The William T. &Margaret R. Clark CharitableFoundations and Xanterra Parksand Resorts-Punderson, Wantzsaid.
All Ohio Chautauquaactivities and events are free ofcharge and will go forwardaccording to schedule rain orshine.
For information about theOhio Chautauqua in Burton, visitwww.ohchautauquageauga.com.
The 2012 Ohio Chautauqua,coming to Geauga County thissummer, will harbor the area’smusical talent for the tentfestival’s five evenings of free,old-fashioned entertainment.
Ohio Chautauqua combinesliving history performances,music and drama to focus on thetime “When Ohio was theWestern Frontier.”
The festival’s trademark red-and-white-striped tent will go upon the grounds of GeaugaHistorical Society’s CenturyVillage Museum Tuesday, July 3
through Saturday, July 7,according historical society.
The musical line-up includes:Hickory, of Chardon; the HiramRapids Stumblers, of Hiram; theLittle Ol’ Me’s; Dave and SarahPeltier, of Chardon; and ChrisCastle, of Norwalk.
The music will precede eachevening’s main event.
These include performancesby renowned humanities scholars,who will assume the costume andpersonality of historical figures
Geauga County is one of onlyfive sites throughout the state
chosen for the privilege ofhosting the 2012 OhioChautauqua, which is as much asocial and educational movementas it is an event, museum curatorElizabeth Wantz said.
All of the Ohio Chautauqua-Geauga performances andworkshops are free of charge andwill be held on schedule rain orshine.
For information and aschedule of Ohio Chautauquaevents, please visitwww.ohchautauquageauga.com
2012 OHIO CHAUTAUQUA MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
Tuesday, July 3: Hickory, old timeWednesday, July 4: Hiram Rapids Stumblers, blue grass, old-time
and folkThursday, July 5: The Little Ol’ Me’s, old time, folk, blues and rag-
timeFriday, July 6: Dave and Sarah Peltier, music history and old-fash-
ioned sing-alongSaturday, July 7: Chris Castle, folk
Want toBe Part ofthe Show?
Organizers of the 2012 OhioChautauqua in Geauga Countyare looking for volunteers tohelp with the traveling tentfestival during its stay inBurton, July 3-7.
The 2012 Ohio Chautauqua,held on the grounds of GeaugaHistorical Society’s CenturyVillage Museum, will focus on“When Ohio was the WesternFrontier” for five days of familyentertainment and culturalprogramming, according to thehistorical society.
The festival, sponsored andpresented by the OhioHumanities Council, is aimed atbringing the communitytogether for music, art andliving-history performances,said museum curator ElizabethWantz in a press release.
Volunteers are needed tohelp with all aspects of hostingthe festival, from the time OhioChautauqua’s trademark red-and-white-striped tent goes upon the grounds of the museumJuly 3 to when it is taken downafter the final show July 7.
A performance each eveningunder the large tent will featurepresentations by renownedhumanities scholars, who willassume the costume andpersonality of historical figures
Live old-time and folk musicwill precede each evening’sperformances.
Volunteers, who will assistwith tasks ranging from generalmaintenance to staffing themuseum’s food-concessionbooth, will get an inside look atthe 2012 Ohio Chautauqua.
All of the Ohio Chaut-auqua-Geauga performancesand workshops are free ofcharge and will be held onschedule rain or shine.
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Congratulations to WestGeauga students Mark Friedel,Paedyn Gomes and KirstinBoni for participating in andwinning the Scholarship ofEntrepreneurial EngagementProgram Business Plancompetition.
The Chesterland Chamberof Commerce has presentedthem with a $500 scholarship asthey advance to the regionalcompetition.
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Front Row: Layla Alabasi, Savannah Swaye,Nevaeh Allen, Kaitlin Dansczak, Clay Hewis, JoshuaErb, Nicole Radatz, Jenna Julian, Michael Temesi, Rosie Keck, Elyse Jackson.Middle Row: Samantha Fanger, Emma Timm, William Lyman, Anthony Miller, Jack Sparent,Cecilia Jadrych, Anthony Paulic, Madelyn Scott, Cecilia Zurbuch, Natalie Pistone-Nascone,Monse Diaz, Melody Szapowal.Back Row: Gianna Ford, Megan Smith, Lauren Kercher, Heather Patterson, Vincent Brown,Joey DiLalla, Jacob Grinstead, Faith Neylon, Meghan Zebrowski, Isabel Gracon, Ryan Alioto,Nina Zargari, Will Northup, Ian Verma.
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West G Girls Track TeamExcels at Division I StateTrack and Field Meet
Congratulations toSophomore Audrey Rabe, whocompeted in the Pole Vault and
cleared 10 feet, 6 inches, takingtenth place.
She was only two places shyof making "All Ohio" andgetting on the awards podium.
Chantel Richardson securedher second state championshipin two years with a win in theLong Jump with a giant leap of18 feet, 4 inches. She was theonly athlete to jump over 18feet for the day and was almosta foot farther than the secondplace jumper.
Chantel brought home asilver medal in the 100 hurdlesby only a tenth of a second.Congratulations go out toChantel and the Girls TrackTeam on a great season.
Charles W. Prueter, formerlyof Chester Township, and hiswife, Susan Truss Prueter,graduated from the Universityof Alabama School of Law.
As number one in the Classof 2012 and editor-in-chief of theUniversity of Alabama LawReview, Charles gave thevaledictory address at thecommencement ceremony.
Joseph Drockton, JackJennemann, Jerod Koen, EmilyNice, Vincent Romanin, AshleySmith, Daniel Sulzer, Brian Vigh,Travis Wright of ChesterTownship, and Caroline Alley,Ryan Clark, Lauren dangelo,Jaclyn Gleske, FrancescaMarotta, Rachel Murry, RachelSuba, Scott Tallerico andAllisonUrban of Russell Township, werenamed on the dean’s list atUniversity of Akron for thespring semester.
Katherine Snyder, of RussellTownship, received a Bachelorof Science degree in ecology andevolutionary biology from RiceUniversity.
Dr. Kelly Knapp, daughter ofBrad and Cindy Knapp ofChester Township, graduatedwith honors from The OhioState University School of
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St. Mark Vacation BibleSchoolJune 25-29, 9 a.m. to Noon
Babylon, a vacation Bibleschool event, will be hosted at St.Mark Lutheran Church.
Children step back in time atBabylon, exploring Daniel’sadventures as a captive in aforeign land.
Kids participate in a memo-rable Bible-times Marketplace,
sing catchy songs, playteamwork-building games, diginto Bible-times snacks, visitDaniel and collect BibleMemory Makers to remind themof God’s Word.
Everyone learns to look forevidence of God all around themthrough something called “GodSightings.”
Each day concludes atCelebration — a time of upbeatworship that gets everyoneinvolved.
Kids at Babylon will joinmore than a million participantsreaching out to needy kidsthrough a hands-on missionproject, Operation Kid-to-Kid, inwhich families will raise moneyfor mosquito nets to combatmalaria.
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Northwest Corner of Mayfield and Chillicothe Roads (Routes 322 & 306)
Intensive Care Doll HospitalLa Puma Bakery
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Ohio License BureauOur Town Café
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Happy Father’s Day! June 17th
Thank YouFour and half years ago my
wife and I were looking for apreschool for our daughter.
A close personal friendsuggested participating in theinclusion program atMetzenbaum Center in ChesterTownship.
It was easily the bestdecision we have made for ourchildren’s' education so far. Theteachers became part of ourfamily or we became part oftheirs.
Last year, the schoolchanged hands and all theteachers we knew werereleased. Regrettably, thetransition wasn't handled verywell and many parents wereupset.
Regardless of the lack ofprofessionalism displayed bythe administration, what wasobvious was the caliber of thenew teachers coming in.
One aspect of special needsteachers that has been a
constant at facilities likeMetzenbaum is the teachers arejust that — special.
I don't know how to thankthe staff at Metzenbaum Schoolfor the experience you haveprovided for our children.
Both of our kids weretypical students who went toschool with kids that may ormay not have had special needs,i.e. the Inclusion Program.
The facility is wonderful andthe learning environment isexcellent. Our teachers wereattentive, caring and allowedour children to thrive. There aretoo many people to thank. But Ihope you know who you are.
Thank you so much for thehead start you have providedour kids. And thank you to theresidents of Geauga County forsupporting these programs.
Your dollars are being put togood use. Take Care and GodBless.
Jim and Kris WeirLyndhurst
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St. Anselm Young ofHeart
St. Anselm Young of Heartwill have their annual birthdayparty at 11:30 a.m. June 15,located in St. Anselm’s KellyHall.
This is for members only. Celebrate with a 50’s theme.
Come in your poodle skirt andsaddle shoes.
Enjoy lunch following theBurtones playing music fromthe 50’s and 60’s. Call Linda,338-1981 for reservations.
A trip to the Ohio LightOpera in Wooster to see “Guysand Dolls” on Aug. 5 includes abuffet lunch and a stop at the
Everything Rubbermaid Store. Cost is $98 or $101 for non-
members. Call Jeri, 440-729-2239 for
reservations.On Aug. 8-10 a trip is
planned to the PennsylvaniaGrand Canyon.
Trip includes a coveredwagon ride into the canyon, ariverboat dinner cruise, a trainride and more.
Cost is $390 or $399 non-members.
Call Nancy, 440-729-9684 forreservations.
June 20: Geauga Co.Master GardenerVolunteers Garden Tour,Plant and Art Sale 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tickets, $15 (cash or check)and maps for the tour areavailable the day of the tour at
Adam Hall Community Center,11455 E. Washington St.,Auburn Township.
Gardens are located in theAuburn/Bainbridge area.
Not enough time for thewhole tour? Activities will runconcurrently at Adam Hall withrefreshments, a plant sale, tool
sharpening, garden art and attictreasures.
Proceeds go to the MasterGardener Scholarship Fund.
No pets or children at therequest of the homeowners.
Call 440-834-4656 for moreinformation.
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Sunday, June 17th
Lisa Thoreson, of Howard Hanna Real Estate Services, and AnthonyAnderson, of Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management, represented theBusinesses Supporting West Geauga networking group at Saturday'sCrafts, Antiques and Flea Market held at Chesterland Mini Storage.
For more information onthese programs or to register, callthe Geauga Park District at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geauga-parkdistrict.org.
Frohring MeadowReopen
More than two months afterits closure due to a report ofaggressive coyote behavior,
Frohring Meadows' BigBluestem Trail is now reopen.
Geauga Park District'sNatural Resource ManagementDepartment has continued tomonitor the back portion withwildlife cameras and nowdeclares the pups grown andarea safe for patrons to enjoy asthey please.
Geauga Park District thanks
Frohring Meadows fans forobserving the signage during thislong stretch of time.
In the future, patrons are stillencouraged to report coyoteinteraction at any park to thePark District's Ranger andNatural Resource Managementdepartments, 440-286-9516.
Observatory Park GrandOpening CelebrationJune 16, 7 p.m. to MidnightObservatory Park
Join for this family friendlyevening to celebrate the openingof the internationally recognizedObservatory Park.
Opening ceremonies arefrom 7-8 p.m.; family activities
are from 8-10:30 p.m.; a concertis from 9-10 p.m.; stargazing isfrom 10:30 p.m. to midnight.
EZ Go Cart Tours June 16, 7:30-10 p.m.Observatory Park
Observatory Park guests withlimited mobility will be able totour the grounds in the ParkDistrict's EZ Go Cart, availablefor short six-person tours.
Hikin' on HorsebackJune 17, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.Beartown Lakes Reservation
Bring own horse for thisleisurely naturalist-led trail rideon the Whitetail Trail andprivate trails adjacent toBeartown Lakes, a total of 6miles under saddle.
Helmets required.Participants trailer horses to
North Point Shelter Parking
Area to meet a naturalist. Anticipate hills, gravel and
bridge crossings as well asflowers, butterflies and wildlifein field and forest.
Registration required.
Timbertots: Life Under aLogJune 17, 3-4 p.m.Headwaters Park
Discover a whole world ofcritters living under just one log.
Held outdoors, weatherpermitting, so dress accordingly.
Program is designed forspecified age group of ages 3-5years old (with adult); older oryounger siblings will not beconsidered registered participants.
Partially wheelchair/strolleraccessible.
Registration required.
Muskrateers: StreamlifeSafari June 18, 9 a.m. to NoonSwine Creek Reservation
Muskrateers venture into aforested stream to discoverwildlife like crayfish, rainbowdarters, salamanders andstonefly larva.
Children ages 9-11 years oldshould be dropped off byparents at 9 a.m. and picked upat noon at Valley Shelter.
Held outdoors, even in lightrain, so dress accordingly.
Wear suitable shoes or bootsfor wading in a rocky stream; nosandals.
Registration required.
Crinkleroots: Search forStreamlifeJune 19, 9:30-11:30 a.m.Swine Creek Reservation
Crinkleroots venture into aforested stream to discoverwildlife like crayfish, salam-anders and mayfly larva.
Children ages 6-8 years oldshould be dropped off by theirparents at 9:30 a.m. and pickedup at 11:30 a.m. at the lodge.
Held outdoors, even in lightrain, so dress accordingly.
Wear suitable shoes or bootsfor wading in a rocky stream; nosandals.
Registration required.
Chester SandlotLooking for girls ages 15 and
older to meet once a week toplay pick-up softball.
This is not an organizedleague.
Call Dave, 440-729-9186,leave a message.
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Sunday,June 17th
G&R Gutter ServicesRuss and Renee, owners of
G & R Gutter Services, wouldlike to thank some of theresidence, business owners andproperty management comp-anies for allowing us tocontinue to assist you in all ofyour gutter needs.
It’s because of your part inchoosing G & R GutterServices that we continue togrow.
We would like to let all ofour customers know that westill believe in offering excellentcustomer service and goodquality professional work. Westill believe in old fashionmorals and values that thecustomer is always right andthat we treat their homes like ifthey were our own.
We would like to take amoment to let some of thosewho may not know the reasonswhy we have gutters and howimportant it is to keep themwell maintained.
One of the primary reasonswe have gutters is to protect thefoundation of the home.
Without gutters on yourhome, the water coming offyour roof has the potential todamage your foundation whichcan be very costly to you.Another reason to have gutters
is to help protect your lands-caping.
If you are like us, we takepride in our landscaping andmaintaining our home.
We want our home to lookbeautiful and well maintained,and having gutters can helpassist you in doing so.
G & R offer an array ofservices: the installation andrepairs of gutters, downspoutsand fascia boards.
We install the standard 5”gutters and also the larger 6”gutters which will allow for theadded water flow that you maybe having.
We also will clean out yourgutters from debris and cleanthe outside of your gutters tomake them look like new again.
We install heating cableswhich will help control the icedams you may be getting in thewinter months along with icicles
that form on your gutters. We also install the
“Waterfall Gutter GuardSystems” which will eliminatethe debris you are getting inyour gutters.
They have a 20 year “NoClog Warranty” and a 20 year“Replacement Warranty.”
You don’t need to pay forthose expensive gutter guards.You can get a great qualitygutter guards with the“Waterfall Gutter GuardSystems,” which we haveinstalled on a regular basis toomany customers in this area.
Russ and Renee are lookingforward to discussing andanswering your gutter needs.
Call either one of us at 440-679-2295 or 216-548-5829.
We would also like toencourage everyone insupporting their community byvisiting some of the localestablishments within ChesterTownship. As we all know by
supporting local businesseswithin the community which welive makes that communitygrow.
We believe that ChesterTownship is a great communityto live in.
Once again thank you forchoosing G & R GutterServices for all your gutterneeds.
Geauga Pianists PerformOn May 16, 19 local piano
students of Joanne Ruppeperformed in a spring recital atHawken School.
Duet performers wereAmanda Judy and LeahKotheimer performing
“My Best Friend and Me,”Mark Kiec and Mark Tirabassiperforming “Tiger Rag,” andLouka Babic and WillKotheimer performing“Marching Feet, Feet Marching.”
In addition to theseperformances, awards weregiven to students who haveparticipated in the PianoTeachers’ Guild Auditions inApril.
Eighteen students presented
memorized programs, with therequired scales and chords, inthe presence of a visiting judge.
All students received eitheran excellent or superior rating.
National programs of tenpieces were performed by
Louka Babic, Hannah Brnning,Haley Caldwell, Brenna Carr,Meghan Hren, Mark Kiec, WillKotheimer, Katherine Kulp,Jadah Payne, Mark Tirabassi,Matthew Tirabassi, NatalieTirabassi and Austin Wright.
A state program of ninepieces was performed byMitchell Kotheimer.
District programs of fourpieces were performed byAmanda Judy and McKenziePile.
Local programs of threepieces were performed byLauren Jeunnette and LeahKotheimer.
Composer Pins wereawarded to Austin Wright (8),Haley Caldwell (6), HannahBrinning (5), Katherine Kulp(5) and Matthew Tirabassi forfive or more years ofparticipation at the 10-piecelevel.
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Back row, left to right: Katherine Kulp, McKenzie Pile, Haley Caldwell, Cullen Brinning, Jadah Payne, Mark Kiec, Mitchell Kotheimer, Austin Wright, MarkTirabassi, Matthew Tirabassi and Natalie Tirabassi. Front row, left to right: Meizi Kershaw, Meghan Hren, Will Kotheimer, Louka Babic, Amanda Judy, Leah Kotheimer, Lauren Juennette and HannahBrinning.
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Otto and Dolores Ziskacelebrated their golden weddinganniversary on June 9, 2012.
They were married at theBainbridge Community Churchin Bainbridge when Otto washome on leave from the U.S.Army Security Agency at FortDevans, Mass.
Dolores joined Otto in Ayer,Mass., where they lived forabout three years.
They returned to ChesterTownship where they lived for45 years.
They have four children: sonOtto of Chardon, daughterKimberly (Dave) Davies ofMentor, son Joe (Carrie) ofNorwood, Mass., and son Matt(Heather) of Euclid.
Otto and Dolores wereactive in many activities such asPTA, scouting, little league, minifootball and band.
Both retired from WestGeauga Schools in 2008.
They now reside in RussellTownship and enjoy spendingtime with their family andtraveling.
Otto and Dolores celebratedtheir anniversary by returningto Put-in-Bay, where they spenttheir honeymoon.
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Following is a list of realestate transfers in Chester,Russell and Munson townshipsfor the week ending June 1,provided as a public service bythe Geauga County Auditor’sOffice. Transfers may involvesale of land only.
CHESTER TOWNSHIP
Jeffrey A. and PaulaEubanks Host, 12667 ValleyView Drive, to Steven andTiffany DiFranco, $182,500.
Village is located at the corner ofCaves and Mayfield Roads. CallJudith Schwed, 440-729-7768 formore information.
June 14: Meeting7 p.m.
Members and visitorswelcome to attend this trustee/membership meeting.
Held in the Old Town Hall.
June 16-17: Open HouseAll buildings will be open at
the Chesterland HistoricalFoundation.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.June 16 and noon to 3 p.m. June 17.
Quilt show and tea.Free admission.
Quilt AdventureDuring the open house onJune 16-17, a quilt adventure
will begin in the One RoomSchool House with educationdisplays and scavenger huntpapers that will lead the quilttravels throughout the day.
The 1842 Tanner Housedisplays works of art, many
from local residents.Tea serviced in the parlor.Visitors may “try a hand”
stitching on a quilt set up on aframe, create hand on quiltsquares and investigate theresearch library at the ThayerGeneral Store.
The OldeTown Hall willhave the Chester TownshipBicentennial quilt on display, aswell as the UndergroundRailroad quilt “Hidden in PlainView.”
The Village will be openfrom 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. withdemonstrations from noon to12:30 p.m. and 2:30-3 p.m. onJune 16 and noon to 3 p.m. withdemonstrations from 1-1:30 p.m.June 17.
Any Dad’s who attend onFather’s Day will receive aspecial remembrance gift.
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Please check your ad! Wemake every effort to avoiderrors. We ask that you checkyour ad the FIRST day that itappears. Any errors should becalled in to the Classified Dept.at 440-729-7667 by noon Friday.We cannot be responsible formore than one incorrect inser-tion if you do not call the errorto our attention. Thank you.
FOR SALEDriveway limestone, freedelivery. All sizes deliveredand spread. Best prices, $27.50per ton. Topsoil available.440-915-8227.
Mulch - best prices, free deliv-ery. Dyed bark $28.50/yd, reg-ular bark $26.50/yd. All deliv-ered prices. 440-915-8227.
HELP WANTEDAlfredo’s at the Inn is now hir-ing professional day and nightservers, hostesses, and line andprep cooks. Full and part-timepositions are available. Pleaseapply in person, Alfredo’s atthe Inn, 780 beta Drive,Mayfield Village, OH 44143.
Customer service clerk,Chesterland License Bureau,type 30 words a minute. Part-time, Saturday required. 440-729-3648.
FOR RENT
Kirtland on Rt.6, just west of306. Ideal space available forlease. Warehouse, offices andany type of service shops. Call440-283-9191 or 440-313-1611.
Party rental - 20x20 tent, one 3foot cooler full of ice, 10x10 popup tent, one eight foot table,one 6 foot table, $225 per day.Set-up and take down included.Chesterland, Russell area.Steaming pot, charcoal grill,chafing dishes, cambro’s, out-door fire pit are available atadditional costs. Mike, 440-479-5723.
For rent - small one bedroomapartment. Small quiet resi-dential complex. Includes util-ities (no laundry). $595/monthplus deposit. 216-904-2609.
House for rent - Chesterland,2 bedroom, 1 bath, 1 cargarage, WG schools, no pets,$1000 security deposit, $875per month plus utilities. 440-336-1183 or 440-477-2809.
WANTEDLooking to rent a home inChesterland for a few weeksin July and/or August. I am aprofessional fromChesterland who now livesoverseas. Will be home thissummer with my two children(13 and 10). Will watch petsin your home too. Call 440-729-0201 or [email protected].
WANTED TO BUYWanted extra large blackwalnut trees 24” diameter andlarger. 440-834-4232.
GARAGE SALESIf you need to have a Movingsale,, Estate Sale or GarageSale, call Kathy Willis at 440-729-2790 for assistance.Experienced. Referencesavailable. We are now doingpartial estate buyouts.
p.m. GE 40’s Jr. console, S-42radio, vintage jr. wine press,bathroom sink, 60’s stereowith radio, oak wash stand,blue love seat, costumes.12275 Wedgefield Drive.
Tool’s, household items,
knickknacks and misc.Saturday, June 16, from 9:30a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 9466 ShadowHill Trail, Chesterland.
Annual neighborhood sale:
Easthill, Appleblossom,Oakhill, Chesterland. June 21- 23, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Lookfor ad in next weeks paper.
Garage sale/Estate sale,
Chesterland, 7366 CedarcrestTrail on Thursday andFriday, June 15 and June 16,from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Children’s captains bedw/dresser, Broyhill couches,china cabinet, dressers, din-ing table w/chairs and buf-fet, side tables, PreciousMoments, collectors beercans, power tools, tools,propane grill, freezer, col-lectible plates, children’s toysand clothes, patio furnitureand a 2002 Honda Civic V-tec5 speed.
Huge Yard Sale; Thurs 8:30-6:30, Fri 8:30-3:30, Sat 8:30-Noon. Furniture, antiques,tools, knick knacks, photolab, const. mtls, electronics.13135 Dorothy Dr. BetweenCedar Rd and Lynn Dr.
WORK WANTEDComputer Repair, ReasonableRates, Spyware & VirusRemoval, Hardware &Software installation, Trou-bleshooting, Networking,Ray, 216-315-0508. Located inChesterland Area.
LOST & FOUNDMissing tortoise named snap-py “Nappy.” Lost brown sulca-ta tortoise, 12” X 8.” Likes let-tuce and grass. Last seennear Caves and Mulberry inChesterland. Please call iffound. Gentle, does not bite.440-729-1555 or 440-413-3153.Reward of $200 if found.
PETSGeauga County Dog Warden isin need of dog and puppy foodboth dry and canned (nothingfrom China). We also are inneed of bleach. Please help uscare for the 700+ dogs thatcome to our shelter each year.Geauga County dog Warden,12513 Merritt Road, Chardon.Call 440-286-8135 for more infor-mation.
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Color copies, great price! TheChesterland News offers fullservice copying. Color orBlack ink, any quantity onany paper. 8389 MayfieldRoad, Chesterland, 440-729-7667.
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Graphics, design, typesetting:Beautiful work done at theChesterland News. Logodesigns, letterheads, brochu-res and business cards. 8389Mayfield Road, Chesterland,440-729-7667.
Resumes: Resumes can betyped for you at theChesterland News, 8389Mayfield Road, Chesterland,440-729-7667.
College student available forpainting, driveway sealcoaing, deck staining andcleaning, yard work, guttercleaning, etc. call Eric at 440-488-5057.
Attention teachers: In homedaycare available for 2012 -2013 school year. Safe and lov-ing with lots of experience.Call Stacey 440-503-1936.
Lawn mowing and mainte-nance. Per cut or contract.Call now: Office, 440-729-9400,Mobile, 440-342-4552.
Math tutor - College studentavailable to assistmiddle/high school studentsin math. Algebra, geometry,pre-calculus, calculus and sta-tistics. Call 440-533-5961 formore information.
Amish girl looking for morework. Will clean your house,help with laundry, springcleaning, babysitting. Formore information call Lori at216-215-0822.
Painting - interior/exterior,EPA certified. Aluminum sid-ing refinishing, decks, trim,garages, basements.Wallpaper and removal. CallDon at 440-897-4600.
Pressure washing and deckrefinishing. Chesterland resi-dent. References, 440-342-4552.
Local cleaning women withten years experience hasopenings for bi-weekly ormonthly cleanings. Will alsodo one time cleanings.Reasonable rates! Please callif interested. Heather at 440-384-1137.
DJ-Force, disc-jockey service.27 years experience for alloccasions. Weddings, birth-day’s, anniversaries and pri-vate functions. Call Roy at216-288-3328.
Construction and backhoeservice: Specializing inreplacing old drain tiles andcatch basins, reshape graveldriveways. Hauling of demo-lition materials. Call Mike,440-729-7810.
Photographer/videographer,available to capture all yourspecial memories for anyoccasion; graduation parties,family reunions, birthdayparties, office parties, etc.Call Michelle for more infor-mation, 440-286-4848.
Jenny’s Auto Detailing - Allyear round. 440-361-0932.
Offering special discounts for
interior and exterior paintingand staining this season. 13years experience. Profess-ional insured, call Dan at 440-342-4552.
Music CO-OP, 440-221-2274.
Music lessons on all instru-ments. Retail sales, rentals,consignments. Guitar, ampand band instruments andrepairs. 12661 CHILLICOTHEROAD.
Carpenter, 30 years experi-
ence, decks, kitchen, finishwork, storm doors. Small jobsalso. 729-8157.
Plumbing: Professional,
affordable, reliable. Waterheaters, toilets, faucets, draincleaning. 440-537-6045 or 440-285-0800.
clean-up, down tree removaland brush chipping. Call, 440-342-4552.
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