By Angela Gartner While students were busy preparing for the first day of school this week, so were Geauga County school officials. However, instead of buying the usual school supplies, the districts were ensuring students would feel safe when entering school grounds and inside classrooms. Since the February school shooting at Chardon High School, which left three students dead and three injured, many districts have been stepping up their school security measures. "We are under pressure to restore the learning environ- ment at the high school, which has been torn apart since Feb. 27," Chardon Schools Super- intendent Joe Bergant said. "Our mission is to restore learning and we are doing a lot of work." He said it was a smooth transition for new students who were easing into this new school year last Monday. "Everyone seemed upbeat and wants to get back in the routine of education," he said. The district has made counseling available for students who may still be feeling the effects of the traumatic event or have triggered emotions as they return to school, Bergant added. There have been changes to the school security with additional cameras that can record activity placed in Park and Maple elementary schools. Bergant said next summer, more cameras would be added to the remaining elementary schools in the district. Some community members may remember old-fashion locks on the high school's classroom doors. Bergant said with the new locks installed this summer, the teachers will have the ability to lock the door from inside the classroom. Administrative staff, teachers and other classified school employees also participated in the online safety-training program, which is obligated by law. The company developed the training to help administrators and teachers to respond to an By Glen Miller West Geauga and Kenston schools superintendents didn't “chicken out” Thursday at The Great Geauga County Fair. Both went head to head during the annual chicken flying contest where new West Geauga Superintendent Geoff Palmer was trumped by Kenston Super- intendent Robert Lee. Despite cheers from West Geauga students seated in a nearby small grandstand, Bomber, the Kenston bird, out flew Mascara, the West G chicken, which did an in-flight U- turn, landing in an area behind where it was pushed out of a mailbox by Palmer. Bomber — gently pushed with a plunger by Lee — flew straight and true, making it 11 feet, 7 inches, before landing where dozens of young, anxious chicken catchers lined up in the corral of the small grandstand and grabbed him. A loud, victorious roar arose from Kenston students seated in the grandstand for the contest, which started between West Geauga and Kenston four years ago. 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. 15 Wednesday, September 5, 2012 School Security• Page 2 GLEN MILLER/CN Kenston Superintendent Robert Lee holds his appropriately made trophy with congratulations from West Geauga Superintendent Geoff Palmer. Bergant DeLong Lee Palmer Yocum Security is Still a Top Concern as Schools Resume West G, Kenston Superintendents Ruffled Feathers in Chicken Contest By Glen Miller Geauga County Commis- sioner Walter “Skip” Claypool feels federal grants to local governments and individuals add to the growing $1.1 trillion national debt, most of which he contends is money borrowed from China. Thursday, Claypool made known his opposition to federal grants that he and fellow commissioners Mary Samide and Tracy Jemison approved when said he would no longer vote to approve Environmental Protection Agency grants available to help people who cannot afford to replace failing septic systems. The Aug. 30 commissioners meeting was held in the Junior Fair Pavilion at The Great Geauga County Fair in Burton. Claypool, who displays a federal deficit clock at each commissioners meeting, expr- essed his displeasure the grants after he voted to approve a $22,380 Ohio EPA grant to replace a residential septic system in Russell Township. He explained he approved the payment of the grant money to Excavation Works, Inc. only because the county had previously approved the septic system’s installation. However, Claypool said he would no longer vote to approve such grants. “What right is it, if somebody takes on the responsibility to buy a home, to expect the taxpayers to pick up the burden if somebody has an issue or problem?” he Flying Chicken• Page 2 Septic Grants • Page 3 Timeless Treasures Timeless Treasures Antiques & Collectibles Antiques & Collectibles Samide Claypool Claypool Attacks Septic System Grants
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By Angela Gartner
While students were busypreparing for the first day ofschool this week, so wereGeauga County school officials.
However, instead of buyingthe usual school supplies, thedistricts were ensuring studentswould feel safe when enteringschool grounds and insideclassrooms.
Since the February schoolshooting at Chardon HighSchool, which left threestudents dead and three injured,many districts have beenstepping up their schoolsecurity measures.
"We are under pressure torestore the learning environ-ment at the high school, whichhas been torn apart since Feb.27," Chardon Schools Super-intendent Joe Bergant said."Our mission is to restorelearning and we are doing a lotof work."
He said it was a smooth
transition for new students whowere easing into this new schoolyear last Monday.
"Everyone seemed upbeatand wants to get back in theroutine of education," he said.
The district has madecounseling available forstudents who may still befeeling the effects of thetraumatic event or havetriggered emotions as theyreturn to school, Bergant added.
There have been changes tothe school security withadditional cameras that canrecord activity placed in Parkand Maple elementary schools.
Bergant said next summer,more cameras would be addedto the remaining elementaryschools in the district.
Some community membersmay remember old-fashionlocks on the high school'sclassroom doors.
Bergant said with the newlocks installed this summer, theteachers will have the ability to
lock the door from inside theclassroom.
Administrative staff, teachersand other classified schoolemployees also participated inthe online safety-trainingprogram, which is obligated bylaw.
The company developed thetraining to help administratorsand teachers to respond to an
By Glen Miller
West Geauga and Kenstonschools superintendents didn't“chicken out” Thursday at TheGreat Geauga County Fair.
Both went head to headduring the annual chicken flyingcontest where new West GeaugaSuperintendent Geoff Palmer wastrumped by Kenston Super-intendent Robert Lee.
Despite cheers from WestGeauga students seated in anearby small grandstand,Bomber, the Kenston bird, outflew Mascara, the West Gchicken, which did an in-flight U-turn, landing in an area behindwhere it was pushed out of amailbox by Palmer.
Bomber — gently pushedwith a plunger by Lee — flewstraight and true, making it 11
feet, 7 inches, before landingwhere dozens of young, anxiouschicken catchers lined up in thecorral of the small grandstandand grabbed him.
A loud, victorious roar arosefrom Kenston students seated inthe grandstand for the contest,which started between WestGeauga and Kenston four yearsago.
GLEN MILLER/CNKenston Superintendent Robert Lee holds his appropriately made trophy with congratulations from West GeaugaSuperintendent Geoff Palmer.
Bergant DeLong Lee
Palmer Yocum
Security is Still a Top Concern as Schools Resume
West G, Kenston SuperintendentsRuffled Feathers in Chicken Contest
By Glen Miller
Geauga County Commis-sioner Walter “Skip” Claypoolfeels federal grants to localgovernments and individuals addto the growing $1.1 trillionnational debt, most of which hecontends is money borrowedfrom China.
Thursday, Claypool madeknown his opposition to federalgrants that he and fellowcommissioners Mary Samideand Tracy Jemison approvedwhen said he would no longervote to approve EnvironmentalProtection Agency grantsavailable to help people whocannot afford to replace failingseptic systems.
The Aug. 30 commissionersmeeting was held in the JuniorFair Pavilion at The GreatGeauga County Fair in Burton.
Claypool, who displays afederal deficit clock at eachcommissioners meeting, expr-essed his displeasure the grantsafter he voted to approve a$22,380 Ohio EPA grant toreplace a residential septic systemin Russell Township.
He explained he approvedthe payment of the grant moneyto Excavation Works, Inc. onlybecause the county hadpreviously approved the septicsystem’s installation.
However, Claypool said hewould no longer vote toapprove such grants.
“What right is it, if somebodytakes on the responsibility to buya home, to expect the taxpayers topick up the burden if somebodyhas an issue or problem?” he
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Lee’s prize was a trophy — ayellow chicken.
Groups of students fromboth schools were given atimeout from educational“Geauga Leans” tours of thefairground’s agricultural barnsand facilities.
Sponsored by GeaugaCounty Probate and JuvenileCourt Judge Tim Grendell,“Geauga Leans” was startedseveral years ago when Grendellwas a state senator to teachchildren with little knowledge oftheir nearby rural neighborsmore about agriculture and itsimportance to American life.
Grendell and his wife, 11thDistrict Court of Appeals JudgeDiane Grendell, sponsored thisyear’s annual Great GeaugaCounty Fair Chicken FlyingContest, which was hosted by(WOIO) Channel 19 noon
weather forecaster JasonHandman.
Handman paused thechicken flying contest longenough to do a live weatherbroadcast, which drew sighs ofrelief from a few fair officials.
Handman predicted therainy remnants of formerHurricane Isaac would hold offuntil Monday rather than comecharging in Saturday asoriginally predicted.
Eight roosters and 26 henswere pushed out of theirmailbox perch by Fair BoardPresident Bob Rogish.
Surprisingly, a greaternumber of chickens made thesame U-turn like Palmer’schicken did, landing behind theelevated stand from which theywere launched.
One drew a few moos fromcows in a nearby barn when itflew to safety on the barn roof.
“I would fly the oppositedirection if I was going to be
chased by all the kids lined upout there,” said a man whostopped to watch the contest.“The poor thing probablylooked down from up there inthe mailbox and said, ‘No way’baby.”
The overall winner of thechicken flying contest was Fool,a rooster owned by ChardonHigh School freshman RachaelBanks.
Fool and Toffee, a chickenowned by Lana Strimbu, also aChardon High School freshman,were the finalists in the contest.
Toffie flew 29 feet, 3 inchesduring first flight — the longestof the contest — while Foolflew 21 feet, 9 inches during hisinitial flight.
However, Toffee then joinedthe ranks of the U-turnchickens, while Fool flew 11feet, 7 inches, winning Banksthe $75 first prize.
Strimbu walked away with$25 for Toffee’s efforts.
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active shooter in the schoolbuilding.
Kenston Schools Super-intendent Robert Lee said thehigh school assistant principal,along with a representativefrom the Bainbridge PoliceDepartment went to an ALICEtraining program and broughtback some things that will beintegrated into the schools'security response plans.
"It was found that runningand hiding, and a passiveresponse to an active shooterincreases the number of injuredor (fatalities)," Lee said."ALICE brought out someother additional security itemsfor the schools to minimize theimpact of a shooting."
Kenston school officialshave also been working onpreventative measures toaddress student issues such asbullying with the Peaceful
Environment At Kenston(PEAK) program, he said.
Lee added the district'srelationship with law enforce-ment has changed over theyears as there's more coordin-ation between the two entities.
In fact, more schools areworking with their local lawagencies to keep schools safethrough preventative programs.
West Geauga Schools Super-intendent Geoffery Palmer saidcameras have been added thismonth in Westwood Element-ary School through RussellTownship Police Department.
James Russo, operationsmanager at West GeaugaSchools, said the policedepartment is picking up thecost, which is estimated at$17,000.
"All the buildings are up tothe same level," Palmer said."That building, we had someconcerns, so they addedcameras to our secure entrywaysystem."
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The Wolverines varsity golfprogram sets small goals eachseason, a requirement in theChagrin Valley Conference'sChagrin Division, one of thetoughest golf conferences in thearea, with Aurora, Chagrin Falls,Kenston and Orange perennialpowers.
“We just want to improve inthe CVC and move up a bit,”said Jay Kletecka, the team'scoach in his fourth season.
West Geauga has moved toFowler's Mill Golf Course inMunson Township, a course thatKletecka feels will improve theWolerines program.
“We’re getting a bettersummer program,” he said. “Sowe're getting kids who are moreprepared now. Fowler's hasbeen great to us. One of thepros there is a former West Gstudent.”
At the top of the team, thereare three consistent scorers,Kletecka said, in Matt Forrai,T.J. Onderdonk and Milan Tropf.
Kletecka said the teamneeds one of the other three —Jeff Gaetjens, Nick Paternittiand Cody Setlock — to playmore consistently for the teamto win more matches.
West Geauga traveled toPleasant Hill Golf Course inAquilla Village to participatewith CVC Valley teamsBerkshire and Cardinal in anon-league match last week.
The Wolverines had 179total strokes from the top fourfinishers: Forrai (shot a 41),Onderdonk (45), Gaetjens (46)and Tropf (47). Berkshire (156)
and Cardinal (176) both shotbetter.
Forrai, despite having thefifth best score on the day, wasnot happy with his performance.
“I came into the last holetwo over and ended up notdoing so well on that last hole,”Forrai, a sophomore, said.
He said the course was inbetter condition than he hadever seen it.
“It’s not too different fromlast year,” Forrai said. “I playedvarsity last year. It's high schoolgolf. You can’t take it tooseriously or else it's not fun.”
Junior Jeff Gaetjens alsowished he could have playedbetter.
“I had two doubles, which Ireally could have done without.But all in all I played OK,” hesaid.
Gaetjens added he has shotwell in practice but has“exploded,” as he said, inmatches.
“I don't really know what it is,but something about finallydoing, like, the real thing, playingreal in matches has just gotteninto my head,” Gaetjens said.“I've never really done well in amatch before. I'm a littledisappointed but it's early on, butI'm hoping to do better later.”
Gaetjens, who has not golfedvarsity until this season, thinksit's a mental thing.
“That or I'm really used tomy home course and not manyother courses,” he said.
Milan Tropf said he hadpoor tee shots.
“I just really could not figureout my drives today. That's whatreally killed my game,” Tropf said.
On playing the difficult CVCChagrin course, Tropf said theteam just tries to relax.
“If we have a horrible round,and I think they both agreed,” hesaid gesturing to his teammates.“If we have a horrible round, wejust shake it off. I mean, some ofus do really well one day, andthen some of us the other dayjust flat out don't do well at all.We just have to relax, and that'swhat we do. We just go out thereand have fun.”
Kletecka said Forrai, whojust missed districts last seasonas a freshman, has a chance to gofar in the postseason this yearand possibly qualify for the statetournament before graduation.
The Wolverines golf Sept. 4at Fowler's Mill against ChagrinFalls. The Chagrin ValleyConference’s Chagrin tourn-ament is set for Sept. 20 atLegend Lake in Chardon.
asked. “If I have a paintingproblem, is the next step to expectthe government to pick up thedebt of painting my house?”
Rather than acceptinggovernment grants, people whoare mandated to replace septicsystems should have the costapplied as an assessment totheir property taxes, he added.
Holding up a photo of his 10children, Claypool said, “Thereare other ways of approachingthose problems rather thanburdening my grandkids — yourgrandkids — with the costs.”
County Administrator DavidLair quickly noted Claypool washolding the photo upside down.
“This type of grant is not ourtax dollars coming back to us,” therecently appointed commissionersaid. “This is purely a corruptsystem that is being used toindebt the future of our kids andour grandkids.”
Responded Samide, “Noteverything is so cut and dry.”
She explained the grants aremade available to help low-income people who cannot affordto replace their septic systems.
Many people who need theirseptic systems replaced arelong-time county residents whoare living on fixed incomes andare faced with the high cost of
installing new septic units,Samide said.
“If you find yourself in thisposition, what do you do?” sheasked. “You may have your housepaid for, but you may not havethe extra cash to fix your septicand they (EPA) are breathingdown your neck to do it.”
Neither can the countyhealth district and the stateEPA ignore homeowners withbad septic systems “because thisis a health issue,” Samide said.
“So we’re stuck with cleaningup our septic (systems),” Samidesaid.
Claypool said he wouldcontinue to bring the debt clockto commissioners meeting untilhis temporary term expires inNovember.
The Geauga CountyRepublican Party’s CentralCommittee appointed Claypoolas a temporary commissioner inearly July to fill the seat of retiredCommissioner Bill Young until anew commissioner is elected.
Samide, who was defeatedby fellow Republican RalphSpidalieri, was selected by thecentral committee as the GOP’sballot candidate.
She is running againstDemocrat Jim Dvorak.
In other action:• Fair Board President Bob
Rogish was presented certificatesfrom the Ohio auditor’s,
treasurer’s and secretary of state’soffices commemorating the 190-year-old Geauga County Fair asthe oldest county fair in the state.
The certificates also notedthe sound fiscal management ofthe fair.
• The commissioners appro-ved a resolution honoring the 4-HHare Raisers Rabbit Club for itscontinued success in leading 4-Hfundraising for the GeaugaHunger Task Force.
This year, the 4-H HareRaisers raised $3,076.90 for theGHTF, the most it has collectedin eight years, said Rev. EdPeterson, task force president.
The money purchased nearly1,900 food items, enough toprovide about 12,000 meals,Commissioner Tracy Jemisonsaid.
• The commissioners appro-ved a resolution honoring thelate Reno “Jay” Reda Jr.,former Ohio Department ofNatural Resources wildlifeofficer for Geauga County, forhis work in creating the fair’snatural resources area, alsoknown as “Reno World.”
Reda died of cancer earlierthis year.
• The commissioners honor-ed the work retiring GeaugaCounty Engineer RobertPhillips has done over the last30 years.
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Sept. 7: BainbridgeSwing Dance8 p.m.
Hepcat Revival is playinglive at the Bainbridge SwingDance at the Township Hall,17826 Chillicothe Road, ChagrinFalls.
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Sept. 7-8: This and ThatRummage Sale
St. Mark Lutheran Church willhold a community rummage saleat the church, 11900 ChillicotheRoad, Chester Township.
Times are 4-7 p.m. Sept. 7and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 8.
Vendor space is $25-$35,inside or out, if a St. Mark tableis used.
A $1 donation is requestedto help feed the hungry inGeauga County.
Call Edie, 440-667-5996;Lori, 440-338-3537; or Joan 440-256-8229 for more information.
Stop in and browse for aspecial treasure or rent a spaceto get rid of unwanted clutter.
Held at Munson TownshipPark, 12641 Bass Lake Road.
Call 440-286-9255 for moreinformation.
Sept.15: Geauga CountyTea Party9 -11 a.m.
Come to the Geauga CountyTea Party meeting, held atMunson Township Hall, 12210Auburn Road, for coffee anddonuts, and join an ActionGroup.
People will be asked to signup to deliver campaign literatureand meeting flyers in precincts.
All candidates are invited tojoin for informal conversation.
The big four-county TeaParty Ohio Senate and HouseCandidates Night is beingplanned for Sept. 27.
Visit http://www.geaugacountyteaparty.com/ for moreinformation.
Sept. 17: FinancialPeace University6 p.m.
More than half a millionfamilies have positively changedtheir financial future throughDave Ramsey’s Financial PeaceUniversity (FPU).
This nine-week courseprovides families andindividuals with practical toolsto gain control of their financesand set themselves up for long-term financial success.
Join at Teichman FinancialServices, 11630 Chillicothe Road,Chester Township for the course,which meets once a week wherea different lesson is taught byDave on DVD followed by asmall-group discussion.
Lessons include budgeting,relationships and money, gettingout of debt, saving foremergencies and investing.
Call Kip Hoover, 440-729-0036, to register or for moreinformation.
Sept. 20: Foster CareAdoption6 p.m.
Every child needs a home.Open your heart to a child.
These are phrases often used
for children who are in need of ahome when a family is in crisis.
Consider becoming afoster/adopt family for thosewho need support.
There will be an informationmeeting at the Geauga CountyJob and Family Services, 12480Ravenwood Dr., Chardon.
RSVP by Sept. 14. Call 440-285-9141, ask for a
Permanency Planning Worker.
Sept. 30: Into the LightWalk6 p.m.
Join for the ninth annualSuicide Prevention EducationAlliance Into the Light Walk, heldat Cleveland Metropark Zoo,3900 Wildlife Way, Cleveland.
Visit www.intothelightwalk.org.
Call 216-464-3471 for moreinformation.
Oct. 13: WG Trivia Night7 p.m.
Bring friends, family andclassmates for a fun, fast-pacednight trivia held at Fowler’s MillGolf Course, 13095 RockhavenRoad, Chester Township.
Ten rounds of fun and trickytrivia will begin promptly at 7p.m., doors open at 6 p.m.
Raffles, auctions, games,prizes and silent auctionpackages available.
The event will be emceed by92.3 “The Fan” personality,Action 19 News sportscaster,and West Geauga alumAnthony Lima.
Cash prize awarded to teamsof eight or less that come out ontop: $500 to the night’s mostclever crew and $200 for secondplace finishers.
$160 for a table, maximumeight players per table to beeligible for cash prizes.
Registration available onlineat www.westgtrivianight.com.
MasterCard, Visa, AmericanExpress, Discover and checksaccepted.
Bring snacks for table toshare, beverages provided.
Guido’s pizzas may be pre-ordered with table registration.
All proceeds benefit theWest Geauga Athletic Boosters.
Must be 21 years of age andolder to participate.
Call 440-729-8426 for moreinformation.
Oct. 20: MayhemWrestling Reverse Raffle6-12 p.m.
Join Mayhem Wrestling fortheir annual fundraiser/reverseraffle, held at Mayfield HeightsCommunity Center.
Cost is $50 per ticket.Open Registration for
second session will be held atthe Mayhem facility from 6-8p.m. Oct. 15.
Season training session willbe Nov. 2012 to March 2013.
Cost is $200 per wrestler.Workouts geared for both
novice and advanced wrestlers.Separate practices included.Call 440-666-2158 for more
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Following is a list of realestate transfers in Chester,Russell and Munson townshipsfor the two-week ending Aug. 24,provided as a public service bythe Geauga County Auditor’sOffice. Transfers may involvesale of land only.
CHESTER TOWNSHIP
Wayne A. Cox, 8735 RanchDrive, to Diana L., Jeremy M.and Rebecca L. McCarthy,$136,000.
Loy L. Moss, 12879 CavesRoad, to The Bank of New YorkMellon (trustee), $33,400.
Viola A. Gore, 12874 LynnDrive, to Danielle Gecewich,$135,000.
Beth L. Nuss (trustee), 9190Wilson Mills Road, to Jason B.and Lisa Bowden, $340,000.
MUNSON TOWNSHIP
Eric V. and Jennifer L. Russ,11692 Riverwood Drive, toChad A. Komocki and KristinSaletel, $262,500.
Joyce M. Popely, 10300Mulberry Road, to Joanne L.Damian, $190,000.
Jeffrey and Sally A. Kalb,12585 Ashton Trail, to NicholasJ. and Maureen M. Germano,$350,000.
Following is a list of real estate transfers in Chester, Russell andMunson townships for the two-week ending Aug. 24, provided as apublic service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers mayinvolve sale of land only.
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West Geauga Senior Centeris located at 11414 Caves Road,Chester Township. Call 440-729-2782 to register or for moreinformation on these programs.
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Remember to set a goal forthe month of September, then fillout the form when goal isaccomplished and bring it to thecenter to be entered into themonthly drawing.
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Sept. 6: Pillow CaseDresses
Join to make dresses for thelittle girls of Africa.
Learn to sew, cut out or justadd ribbon.
No experience necessary. Still in need of pillow cases
for this project, bright andcolorful preferred.
Sept. 11, 18, 25: AngelOrnament Making
This personalized hand builtclay angel makes a wonderfulholiday gift.
No experience necessary. There’s one on display at the
senior center. $25 for 3 classes; clay, firing and
beautiful ornament to take home.
Sept. 12: How to SurviveForeclosure
Geauga County Court ofCommon Pleas Judge ForestBurt will speak on how tosurvive foreclosure.
Sept. 13, 20, 27: Activityfor the Soul 12:15 p.m.
Book Discussion on “TwelveExtraordinary Women” by JohnMacarthur.
Sept 21: Fall PreventionDay
Entire day will focus onbalance and preventing falls.
Take the balance challengeand do daily exercises todecrease risk of falling.
Register for balancescreenings, held on Oct. 2.
Sept, 24, Oct. 1, 8: DigitalPhotography Class
Kolman Rosenburg fromDodd Camera will teach thisclass.
Learn about camera settingsand how to take a betterpicture.
Registration required.
Sept. 26: Heart/Stroke/Coumadin Support Group
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Congratulations to WestGeauga Schools scienceteachers for receiving theThomas Edison Award forExcellence in Youth ScienceOpportunities in the 2011-2012school year from GovernorJohn Kasich.
Award Recipients: TomBooth, Natalie Cooper, KristinGregory, Aly Ledman, BrianSpotts, Mike Sustin, MikeTaurasi and Mark Walton.
To receive the award, schoolshad to conduct a local sciencefair with 20 or more students.
They had to qualify oneor more of these students forone of the academy's 15 district
science days; and have studentsparticipate in at least one moreyouth science opportunitybeyond the classroom — suchas State Science Day, visits tomuseums, mentorship programsand extended field trips.
The schools also had toconvince external professionalsfrom STEM (Science,Technology, Engineering andMathematics) business andindustry, government andacademia employers how and towhat extent the school'sprogram met the academy'sdefinition of STEM education.
Sept. 7: After Prom Picka Theme Meeting7 p.m.
West Geauga After Prom isan end of year celebration thatgives seniors and guests achance to play games, winfabulous prizes and socialize in asafe, alcohol-free environment.
This celebration takes many
parents and volunteers, workingthroughout the entire schoolyear to make the event a success.
Input from all senior parentsand students is needed inchoosing this year’s theme in.
Meeting held in room 104 atthe high school.
Some ideas presented, butnot yet voted on, are “NewYork, New York” (stationswould include Statue of Liberty,Grand Central Station, MadisonSquare Garden, etc), “Life’s aBeach” (stations would includebeaches from all over the world,Hawaii, Bahamas, Cedar Point,etc.) and “i2013” (stationswould include Facebook,Instagram, Words with Friends,Angry Birds, Pandora, etc.).
Past themes included: Back-stage Pass, Summer Days/WinterNights, Around the World in2010, West G Opoly, BacklotTour, Rock and Roll, Fiesta, VivaLas Vegas, A Night on theBoardwalk and Hooray forHollywood.
All After Prom meetingswill be held on the secondWednesday of each month inroom 104 of the high school:Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 12, Jan. 9,Feb. 13, March 13, April 10 andAfter Prom is May 17.
After Prom 2013 has alreadystarted fundraisers to includeMalley’s candy bars, Entertain-ment Books, 50/50 raffles athome football and basketballgames, February Lottery tickets.
Call Anita Zurcher, 440-729-4066, for more information.
Sept. 8: Tomato TastingContest10 a.m. to Noon
The Geauga Fresh Farmers’Market will hold its annualTomato Tasting Contest at thecorner of Chillicothe Road andBell Street, South RussellTownship.
Enter home-grown or farm-grown tomatoes into one of twocategories: Cherry Tomatoesand Regular Tomatoes.
Bring a quart of cherrytomatoes or 4 to 5 of a singlevariety of tomatoes before 9:30a.m. and mark them with thecontestant's name and varietyof tomato.
Entries welcome for theannual Salsa Tasting Contestfrom 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 22.
Salsas made with any localfruits and vegetables: peaches,watermelon, tomatoes, tomatillos,corn and pumpkin are welcome.
Bring a quart of salsa by 9:30a.m. marked with thecontestant's name and whetherthe salsa is hot or mild.
There are two categories forprizes.
Keep up to date on specialmarket events at www.geaugafarmersmarket.com or follow uson Facebook.
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No matter what the sport, Dick Sneller was a teamplayer. His love of athletics was only overshadowed byhis enjoyment in working with young athletes.Throughout his productive life, Dick continually strivedto provide recreational opportunities locally for ourcommunity’s youth and to develop our children’s talentsso they could reach their fullest potential. For 25 years Dick positively influenced many studentsas a physical education teacher at West Geauga. Whilein the district he coached varsity wrestling, freshmangirls’ basketball, eight grade football, and girls’ varsitysoftball. He also was an assistant athletic director forfour years during the 1970s. One of his most notable achievements at WestGeauga was starting a wrestling program. With a lot of
interest but little money, he recruited athletes, gathered some supplies and formed ateam. Dick coached the school’s varsity team from 1961-65 and was its freshmancoach for seven years after that. As a student athlete at Shaw High School in East Cleveland, he excelled in baseball.During his junior year Dick was the catcher on the state championship team in 1944.He continued his involvement with the sport through coaching and umpiring andthrough his association with the West Geauga Baseball Federation. Many of hissummers were spent at Parkside coaching various teams, umpiring for severalleagues and performing maintenance on the field. Dick also helped establish a community youth football program in Chester andMunson townships that later became a project of the Chesterland Lions Club. Dick received a bachelor’s degree in education from Ohio University and served asa corporal in the Marines. Shortly after he married, Dick moved to Chesterland in 1949. He and his wifeopened a sporting goods store in Mayfield Heights, and later opened a similar one inChesterland. Dick was diagnosed with cancer shortly after retiring in 1985, and he spent his lastyears at his home in Russell with his wife, Joan, and son, Jeffrey. Dick Sneller’s lifetime commitment to offer and enhance recreational opportunitesfor youth will be remembered for years to come.
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Sept. 22: Punt Pass andKick Competition2 p.m.
The West Geauga KiwanisClub will be hosting the NFLPepsi Punt Pass and Kickcompetition, held at KiwanisPark at Eddy Fruit Farm, 12079Caves Road, Chester Township.
Participation is free to allchildren ages 6 through 15 (withbirthday as of Dec. 31, 2012).
Boys and girls will beseparated into five age groups:6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13 and 14-15.
Children will competeagainst each other in punting,passing and place kicking in funand engaging competition.
Scores are read to theclosest feet and inch, based ondistance and accuracy.
Participant with highest totalscore for all three events in eachage group will be consideredthe winner and advance tosectional competition andperhaps national competition.
All participants must wearsoft sole gym shoes. No cleats,turf shoes or bare feetpermitted.
Applications available atmost local stores in ChesterTownship as well as St. Anselm,Westwood, Lindsey and WestGeauga Middle School.
Call 440-729-4018 for moreinformation.
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The Quilted ThimbleWhen local quilt shop
Remembrances closed in 2006,quilters in Chester Townshipdiscovered they had to travelmiles to find fabric and patterns.
Luckily, Chester will againbe able to supply quilters withthe latest quilting supplies.
The Quilted Thimble, ownedby Russell Township residentMarty Anastasio, has movedinto West Geauga Plaza.
Choosing a location for thestore was easy, she said.
“Chesterland and Chester-land’s small businesses offered agreat support system and I
loved the small town feel,” theowner said.
Former employee of Reme-mbrances, Anastasio knewexactly what she wanted — TheQuilted Thimble to offer toquilting enthusiasts.
They can come into the storeand purchase everything theyneed to complete a quilt.
Anastasio has found in her35 years of quilting, she had tovisit different shops to get thenecessary materials to completeone quilt.
Recognizing that there hasbeen a movement of youngerpeople joining quilt groups, TheQuilted Thimble is also offering
more modern fabrics andpatterns, including bags, iPadcases and kitchen aprons.Anastasio looks forward toreconnecting with the quiltingcommunity and will soon beoffering classes.
Call 440-729-2259 for moreinformation.
Nearly New Full ofSurprises
Customers looking forantiques, second-hand items orcollectibles might find whatthey need in Nearly New andAntiques Too, which recentlyjoined the Chester Townshipcommunity.
Open for ten months now,Nearly New has been servingcustomers with its eclectic mixof the old and new at itslocation, directly across theparking lot from Giant Eagle inWest Geauga Plaza.
The 6,400-square-footwarehouse/retail space allowsfor dining room tables, couches,dressers and other large pieces,which would be difficult toaccommodate elsewhere.
Customers can browsethrough an array items rangingfrom unique ones — such as agumball-machine table lamp —to everyday items, such asclocks, dishes, glassware,figurines, books, artwork andother standard second-handfare.
Nearly New also has avintage clothing section thatincludes wedding gowns, shoesand hats.
If something doesn't strike acustomer's fancy at Nearly New,stop at Sophie’s Treasure, 7976Mayfield Road.
Both stores have the sameowner and Sophie's Treasure isknown for its older antiques,fine collectibles and also hostsan outdoor market everySaturday and Sunday fromspring through fall in theparking lot.
Nearly New and AntiquesToo is located at 12686 WestGeauga Plaza, Chester Town-ship.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Monday-Friday and noon to 5p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Call 440-729-0744 for more information.
Steeplechase Antiquesand Cuckoo’s NestResale Shop
Kathy Willis, a ChesterTownship resident for 32 years,opened Steeplechase Antiquesthree years ago along with twoother vendors, Julie Pfenningand Dorothy Herrick.
Willis, Pfenning and BethHenderson also openedCuckoo’s Nest Resale Shop inJune.
Both shops offer a variety ofmerchandise including furni-ture, jewelry, linens, china, retroand more.
The owners appreciate andvalue local customers and lookforward to meeting new ones.
They also encorage custo-mers to “help make the comm-unity a location people willwant to visit … shop local.”
Steeplechase Antiques islocated at 8386 Mayfield Road.Call 440-729-0900 for moreinformation.
Cuckoo’s Nest Resale Shopis located at 8378 MayfieldRoad. Call 440-729-2224 formore information.
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graduate of West Geauga, ismarrying Matthew YoungWilliams of Lancaster, SC. onOct. 6, 2012 in VirginiaBeach.
Lindsay is a 2008 CumLaude graduate of EasternMichigan University andworks as a hotel salesmanager and Matthew iscurrently serving in theUnited States Navy. We wishthem all the best.
Pictured L to R: Dale Laczko, Jim Makee, Frank Dobnikar and LorenGisselbeck.
around townanniversaries
Neighbors to the RescueAfter Reverend Loren
Gisselbeck recently sustainedmultiple rib fractures fromfalling, his neighbors onReserve Lane in ChesterTownship immediately offeredtheir John Deere tractors andthemselves to take care ofLoren’s 2-acre yard for as longas needed.
“A simple thanksjust doesn’t seemadequatesomehow,” - Gisselbeck said
Having a Yard Sale?Having a Yard Sale?Place an ad in the Chesterland News Classifieds!
Call (440) 729-7667 Call (440) 729-7667 for rates and information.
Sept. 9: AnniversaryCelebration10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Chester Christian CenterA/G Church will be celebratingits 25th anniversary with a dayfilled with fun for the wholefamily.
The event will be held at thechurch, 11815 Chillicothe Road,Chester Township.
There will be an outdoorservice at 10:30 a.m. followed bya free meal and ice cream social.
Enjoy horseback riding,Jungle Terry, balloon extraor-dinaire Jeff Wright and corn holethroughout the day.
Free and everyone is welcome. Call the church office, 440-
729-6203, for more information.
Sept. 8 & 22: Journey ofHope10-11:30 a.m.
Affected by cancer? If so, joinJourney of Hope, a community
for those touched by cancer, atFellowship Bible Church, 16391Chillicothe Road, Chagrin Falls,for a cancer support groupmeeting.
September is the “Power ofPrayer” month.
Whether a caregiver or acancer patient, Journey of Hopeprovides an opportunity to gainvaluable information and to beencouraged.
Childcare available. Refreshments provided. RSVP is encouraged, but not
required. Call 440-543-5643, for more
information.
Sept. 12: DivorceCare7-8:30 p.m.
Separation and divorce is apainful and difficult process.
Join at Word of GraceChurch, 9021 Mayfield Road,Chester Township, for Divorce-Care, a 13-week program andsupport group that takes aBiblical approach to separation,divorce and related issues suchas reconciliation, remarriage,forgiveness and the effect ofdivorce on children and families.
The goal of DivorceCare isto aid individuals experiencingseparation and divorce infinding help, discovering hopefor the future and experiencingGod’s healing in a personal way.
DivorceCare will meet Wedn-esday evenings beginning Sept. 12.
Call the church office, 440-729-7006, for more information.
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Join at the library asCleveland Orchestra’s Dr. RoseBreckinridge previews the 2012-2013 season.
This program will give a briefoverview of the Severance Hallseason and focus on the Sept. 20opening night concert withMahler’s Third Symphony.
Registration required for thisfree event.
S T O R Y T I M E S
Family Story TimeWednesdays, 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/ToddlerStory TimeThursdays, 10 a.m.
Come to the library for aprogram of rhymes, songs,fingerplays and books frombirth through 35 months oldand caregiver.
Registration not necessary.
GEAUGA WEST LIBRARYThe Geauga West Library is
located at 13455 Chillicothe Road.For more information on theseprograms or to register, call 440-729-4250 or register in person.
Book Donations NeededThe West Geauga Friends of
the Library thank everyone whocontributed to making theSummer Book Sale a recordbreaking success.
Donations are currentlybeing accepted for the next booksale from Nov. 7 to Nov. 10.
Donations may include newor gently used children and adultbooks, audio books, DVDs, music,puzzles and games for adults andchildren, collectibles, coffee tablebooks, comic books and prints.
Donations can be droppedoff anytime during regularlibrary hours.
Call Mary Ann, 440-729-7683, for more information
Thank YouThe Youth Services Depart-
ment would like to welcomeeveryone back for anotherterrific school year. We wouldlike to remind families that weare eager to assist you in any wayand encourage you all toparticipate in our story times andprograms throughout the year.
S T O R Y T I M E SAll story hours begin the
week of Sept. 17.
Baby Time with Miss JaneWednesdays, 9:30 a.m. and
10:30 a.m.; Thursdays, 10 a.m.
Toddler Time with Mrs. Dean
Mondays, 6:30 p.m.; Tuesdays,9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Preschool with Mrs. Reilman
Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.; Wednes-days, 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Trailblazers with Mrs. Egan
Mondays, 6:30 p.m. Theme is "Fabulous Fifty States."For kindergarten through
second grade.
Modern FamilySept. 9, 2 p.m.
Families may sign up for thefirst Family Program of theyear, "Modern Family."
Families will be encouragedto share who makes up a familyand will make a book togetherreflecting the special bond.
Enjoy a snack and play games.Registration required.
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Sept. 18: Arthritis Expo10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Hear about the latest inarthritis treatment including anupdate on rheumatoid arthritis,lupus and the connectionsbetween arthritis and diabetes atthe Arthritis Foundation’s annualfree Geauga County ArthritisExpo.
The event will be held atMayfield United MethodistChurch, 7747 Mayfield Road,Chester Township.
Arminda Lumapas, M.D.; “BackPain and Arthritis,” speaker TBA;Diabetes and Arthritis,” StephenBurgun, M.D.; and “Equipmentto Make Life Easier,” DottiThompson, MOT, OTR/L, CLT.
Arthritis Foundation exercisedemonstrations, door prizes andcommunity exhibits will roundout the day.
Lunch will be offered for a $5donation.
Meet UH Geauga MedicalCenter therapy dog Shawn andhis handler, Alan Graham,COTA/L.
The event is co-sponsored byUniversity Hospitals GeaugaMedical Center.
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Officers were dispatched for adomestic dispute on ChillicotheRoad. When the officers got onscene, all parties were separatedand no further action was needed.
Officers were dispatched for adomestic violence report in thearea of Sperry Road. Uponarrival, officers discovered anintoxicated male on scene. Malewas arrested on domesticviolence charges for threateningthe female involved and alsocharged with being an intoxicatedperson in the roadway.
Officers were dispatched fora physical domestic involving amale and female. Both partiesinvolved were taken intocustody and transported to theGeauga County Safety Center.
PROPERTY DAMAGE
Resident in the area of RanchDrive advised that around 12:30a.m., they believe the mailbox inthe front of the house was
damaged by a car. No vehiclewas seen in the area, however,tire tracks were noticed by themailbox. Officers took pictures atthe scene and spoke to neighborsin the area, but nothingsuspicious was noticed.
DUI
Officers conducted a trafficstop in the area of MayfieldRoad and Lynn Drive. Uponspeaking with the driver, officersnoticed a possible openedcontainer of alcohol on thepassenger side of the car.Passenger was issued a summonsto appear in court due to beingunder age and in possession ofalcohol. Officers photographedthe container and its contents,which later were destroyed.
TRAFFIC VIOLATION
Officer conducted a trafficstop in the area of ManchesterDrive and Avon Lane. Driverwas taken into custody for awarrant through TrumbullCounty and cited by Chesterpolice for using fictitious plateson the vehicle he was stopped in.
Net and tag Monarchbutterflies on their way to winterhavens in Mexico for MonarchWatch's study of this cross-continental migration. Play a“life-sized board game”dramatizing the hazards of thisamazing journey and catch otherinsects also calling the meadowhome.
Nets provided or bring own. Sun protection, socks, hat
and long pants recommendedfor meadow environment.
Life cycle and migrationoverview at 12:30 p.m., nettingin field surrounding shelterfrom 1-4 p.m.
Participants may join in atany time.
Sept. 9: Late SummerWildflowers4:30-6 p.m.Frohring Meadows
Hike the Big Bluestem Trailand enjoy the lush display ofcolorful late summer wildflowerswhile hearing folklore passeddown from pioneers and NativeAmericans.
Sept. 10: Beat the HeatNature Stroll7-8:30 p.m.Frohring Meadows
Enjoy a leisurely naturalist-ledwalk to experience what meadow,woods and wetland wondersnature has in store for the evening.
Sept. 11: Timbertots:Super Seeds 10-11 a.m. or 1-2 p.m.Orchard Hills Park
Discover what makes seedsso super.
They can fly, they can jump,they can pop and some are evenyummy, too.
Age 3 to 5 years old, with adult. Registration required.
Sept. 12: The BirdTornado Strikes Again7:30-8:30 p.m.Burton Gazebo
Witness the annual phenom-enon of hundreds of chimneyswifts circling, swirling tornado-like and then plummeting into anold chimney used as a migratory"motel" on the journey to SouthAmerica.
An unforgettable spectacle.
Sept 12: Cart Tours9-11 a.m.Headwaters Park
Reservable spots availablefor EZ Go Cart 30 minuteinterpretive trail rides.
Five seats per ride. Call 440-279-0880 to reserve
a seat.
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MISC. Flyers to distribute? Do it theeasy way. Insert them intothe Chesterland News foronly $37.50 per thousand or 3-3/4c per piece. Call 440-729-7667 for details.
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 ClassifiedDept. at 440-729-7667 by noonFriday. We cannot be respon-sible for more than one incor-rect insertion if you do notcall the error to our attention.Thank you.
Crafters wanted for EastlakeMiddle school craft show,December 1, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.For more information [email protected]$25 for space and $30 withtable.
CARS
Paying cash $50 - $15,000 for:cars, trucks, scrap, runningor not, construction equip-ment, tractors, muscle cars,antique cars, tools. 440-862-5706 or 440-254-4281.
Top dollar, wrecked, junkedand unwanted vehicles. Scrapclean-ups, free removal. Usedparts and tires for sale. Call440-321-1469 or 440-321-1467.
Wanted junk cars and trucks.Pay $250 and up. 440-293-8504or cell 440-228-5921.
Full time CNC milling set-upperson needed. Five yearsset-up experience, Fanuc con-trol. Excellent pay and over-time. Call 440-729-2616.
FOR RENT
Kirtland on Rt.6, just west of306. Ideal space available forlease. Warehouse, offices andany type of service shops.Call 440-283-9191 or 440-313-1611.
Party rental - 20x20 tent, one3 foot cooler full of ice, 10x10pop up tent, one eight foottable, one 6 foot table, $225per day. Set-up and take downincluded. Chesterland,Russell area. Steaming pot,charcoal grill, chafing dishes,cambro’s, outdoor fire pit areavailable at additional costs.Mike, 440-479-5723.
Spacious 1 bdrm apartment,furnished, 50 inch flat screen,all utilities and laundry facil-ities. Available immediately.Single, non smoking. $850 permonth. 440-286-4848.
Chesterland commercial prop-erty. Nice, four rooms forrent, useful for several busi-nesses. Come and take a look.Call 440-729-2380 or 440-318-4923.
Recently updated 3 BR/2BAranch style home on one acre.A/C, fireplace, 2 car attachedgarage, laundry room, appli-ances, hardwood floors, petsok, $1150/month plus deposit,440-384-7439.
FOR SALEPinball machines, “Keen ball”and “Super 6”. Large winepress, Lancaster, OH. 440-537-4423.
Older Club Cadet wood chip-per, 8 hp, end dump cart, $170for both OBO. 440-668-6679.
Complete darkroom equip-ment with 2 Besseler enlarg-ers, $225. Rattan family roomset by Lane, couch, loveseat,recliner, table. Teal/mauveprint, $350. 440-729-0858.
For sale, 2 floral couches(rose, green, white) like new,$600. One queen sofa, tanHenredon, multi-heavy flexsteel, $175. 440-729-0022.
Cooktop, 30” sealed gas,Kenmore, black, very goodcondition, $150. Sink, 18-gauge, double bowl, stainlesssteel 33” x 22” x 7” with faucetsprayer and two soap dis-pensers, $75. 440-729-7537.
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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.
Munson Township FleaMarket, Saturday, September15, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. MunsonTownship Park, 12641 BassLake Road, � mile S. of Rt. 322& Bass lake Road. 440-286-9255.
Russell, 8357 Riverside Drive,Friday & Saturday,September 7 & 8, 9 a.m. to 5p.m. Electric guitar, riverkayak, 5hp boat motor, leafblower, egg incubator,kerosene heater, misc. tools,garden house items.
Russell, 8339 Riverside Drive(off RT. 306 betweenFairmount and Dines),September 6-8, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Partial estate, plus downsiz-ing. Years of collecting vin-tage items. Household, muchmisc. No early birds. NoChecks.
Moving Sale - Tools, construc-tion items and materials,lawn & garden tools, exerciseequipment, tanning bed, fur-niture, including antiquehumidor, recliner, oak tables,bedroom set, small appli-ances and more. September 8& 9, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 12147Bardwell Drive.
Russell - multi-family, Friday& Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.,Woodsway Lane, off Caves.Toddler toys, tools, chairs,mirrors, kitchen appliances,dining room set, luggage,porch swing, golf bag &clubs, adult bicycles, house-wares, much more! Look forballoons!
Moving Sale, Everythingmust go! Thursday, September7, Friday, September 8, 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. 8398 Riverside Drive,Russell. Something for every-one, no junk!
Garage sale - Thursday, 9/6and Saturday 9/8, 9 a.m. to 6p.m. Trampoline, guitar,organ, teenager clothes, rugs,bedding, ice cone maker(new), coolers and tons ofhousehold items.
Garage sale - Clothes, books,tool box, health and beautyaids, movies and misc. 8956Ranch Drive, Chesterland.Friday, September 7, 9 a.m. to2 p.m. and September 8, 9 a.m.to 2 p.m.
8887 Sherman Road, Fridayand Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Everything must go! Vases,TV’s, tools, kids games, muchmisc.
WORK WANTEDComputer Repair, ReasonableRates, Spyware & VirusRemoval, Hardware &Software installation, Troub-leshooting, Networking, Ray,216-315-0508. Located inChesterland Area.
“I gave my business of 24years to my husband!” Now Iam looking for general book-keeping work. Receivables,payables, etc. Reliable, hon-est and affordable. Kathie,440-552-6506.
PETSGeauga County Dog Wardenis in need of dog and puppyfood both dry and canned(nothing from China). Wealso are in need of bleach.Please help us care for the700+ dogs that come to ourshelter each year. GeaugaCounty dog Warden, 12513Merritt Road, Chardon. Call440-286-8135 for more informa-tion.
SERVICESFlyers to distribute? Do it theeasy way. Insert them intothe Chesterland News foronly $37.50 per thousand or 3-3/4c per piece. Call 440-729-7667 for details.
Color copies, great price! TheChesterland News offers fullservice copying. Color orBlack ink, any quantity onany paper. 8389 MayfieldRoad, Chesterland, 440-729-7667.
Fax service available at theChesterland News, 8389Mayfield Road, Chesterland,440-729-7667.
Graphics, design, typesetting:Beautiful work done at theChesterland News. Logodesigns, letterheads, brochuresand business cards. 8389Mayfield Road, Chesterland,440-729-7667.
Resumes: Resumes can betyped for you at theChesterland News, 8389Mayfield Road, Chesterland,440-729-7667.
Amish girl looking to cleanyour home or offices. Goodreferences, honest and reli-able. Call Susie at 440-622-4716.
Guitar and beginning pianowith Denny Carleton at theWest Geauga Market House.216-392-8749 or www.denny-carleton.com.
Pressure washing and deckrefinishing. Chesterland resi-dent. References, 440-342-4552.
Construction and backhoeservice: Specializing inreplacing old drain tiles andcatch basins, reshape graveldriveways. Hauling of demo-lition materials. Call Mike,440-729-7810.
Offering special discounts forinterior and exterior paintingand staining this season. 13years experience. Professi-onal 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.
4:30 PM until Midnight.MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC and DANCING DANCING DANCING DANCING DANCING • Raffle Raffle Raffle Raffle Raffle
SNPJ Hall • 10946 Heath Rd. • Kirtland OH 44094
The Lions Club is a group of men and women fostering friendship while taking and active interest in civic, cultural and social welfare of the community.
The Lion Club runs the Chesterland Youth Football program, maintains Safety-Town, contributes towards West Geauga After-Prom, local scholarships,
the Lions Eye Clinic at St. Vincent Charity Hospital, the Ohio Lions Eye Research Foundation, the Lion Hearing Aid Bank and other community needs.
Roast Beef and Pork DinnerBeer and Wine included in Ticket Price
Donation: $60/couple • $40/singleif purchased in advance
$65/couple • $45/single at the door(if tickets are still available)
$500 Main Boar$500 Main Boar$500 Main Boar$500 Main Boar$500 Main Board Pd Pd Pd Pd Prize - - - Plus Side Boarrize - - - Plus Side Boarrize - - - Plus Side Boarrize - - - Plus Side Boarrize - - - Plus Side Boardsdsdsdsds
For tickets or information contact Mike Stark, 440-666-5600, [email protected] any Lions Club member.
Proceeds benefit all Lions Club charitiesand the Chesterland Lions Youth Football Program.
Please help support these worthwhile efforts and have a great evening at the same time.
Raffle format will be to draw 5 numbers only
Chesterland Lions
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