Chesterland News January 30th, 2013

By Ann Wishart

When Geraldine “Gerri”Heck was elected as fiscal offi-cer for Russell Township in1989, she planned to serve forone term.

“It didn’t work out thatway,” said Heck. “One year justled to another.”

When she hands off the reinsat the end of January, she willhave spent more than 23 yearshandling the township’s fina-nces.

It was an office she wasn’teven sure she wanted.

When she took the part-timejob assisting Fiscal Officer PegHetrick, she was teaching fourthgrade at Newbury Schools.

Wanting to do something withthe community, Heck first appliedto serve on the Russell zoningcommission.

Two months later, she wasasked if she would be zoning sec-retary, a position she turneddown.

“I didn’t want a job where Ihad to be responsible,” sherecalled.

Over the years, Hetrick taughther the ropes so, when the timecame for her to take over theoffice, Heck knew what to do.

At the time, the townshipoffice was on the northwest cor-ner of the intersection of Chilli-cothe and Kinsman roads behindthe town hall.

Heck retired from teachingat Newbury after 34 years and,since then, has been reelectedas fiscal officer, working with avariety of trustees and employ-ees.

The township has grown towhere it now has about 50employees, counting the policeand fire department full andpart-time staff, Heck said.

Fortunately, she is inclinedto steady work, something shedeveloped when still a student.

Born and raised in Newbury,Heck’s parents urged her to gether teaching certificate.

After attending courses at

Kent State University, she tookthe teaching job in Newburyand has many memories of herfirst year, when she taught onthe first floor of what is nowNewbury Town Hall on AuburnRoad.

“That first class, I rememberthem all,” she said.

As Russell Township grew,the township office buildingbecame too small, so thetrustees bought the building onthe southeast corner andmoved, which provided the fis-cal officer and trustees withindividual offices, she said.

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VOLUME 46 No. 35 Wednesday, January 30, 2013

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By Diane Ryder

Chester Township Trusteeshave decided to opt out of tak-ing money from a state programto pay for demolition of aban-doned houses in the townshipbecause the process has toomuch red tape and no guaran-tees they will receive reimburse-ment.

“The application forms arevery tedious,” Trustee Mike Joycesaid during their meetingThursday night. “They are appro-ximately 30 pages long and verytime consuming. I’m not reallythrilled with it at this time.”

Joyce said the application isvery complicated and involvesstate agencies such as the OhioEnvironmental Protection Age-ncy and others having multiplequestions that bog down theprocess.

Moving Ohio Forward is aprogram run by the Ohio Attor-ney General’s Office that fun-nels funding to the counties toreimburse them for demolishingblighted properties.

The money comes from anationwide settlement withmortgage lenders accused of

predatory lending during the“housing bubble” several yearsago.

Geauga’s portion of themoney is up to $430,000, divid-ed among the communities andmanaged by Bainbridge

By Diane Ryder

Chester Township Trusteesunanimously voted Thursday toadopt modifications to a zoningamendment that, among otherthings, defined canopies andpatios in commercial areas.

During a public hearing,Zoning Commission ChairmanMargaret Muhling said the com-mission proposed the changesto “clean it up” and updatesome of the language, includingchanging all references to“township clerk” to “fiscal offi-cer,” a term change that wasmade by the State of Ohio sev-eral years ago.

In addition, the commissionrecommended adding perma-nent parcel numbers as well asstreet addresses in referring tospecific properties becausestreet addresses sometimeschange, but permanent parcelnumbers never do, she toldtrustees.

“A zoning resolution is a liv-ing document,” Muhling said.“Sometimes you have to adjustthe language.”

Trustee Mike Joyce, whoserves as zoning inspector forNewbury Township, found oneconflict in the resolution after

Chester Twp. AdoptsZoning Amendment

By Ann Wishart

Russell residents’ chance toattend township trustees meet-ings may have improved follow-ing action last Wednesday.

The first of the trustees’ tworegular monthly meetings willbegin at 4:30 p.m. on the firstWednesday of the month andthe second will continue to

begin at 7 p.m. on the thirdWednesday of the month.

The change may mean sen-iors will be more likely to comeout if the meetings aren’t so latein the evening, said Trustee JimDickinson.

Also, people who want toattend evening sports events

ANN WISHART/CNRetiring Russell Township Fiscal Officer Geraldine "Gerri" Heck (right)hands off some paperwork to her replacement Chuck Walder (left) duringthe Jan. 16 trustees meeting.

Russell Twp. Trustees ChangeFirst Monthly Meeting Time

By Diane Ryder

Chester Township continuesto work toward installingOpticon traffic control systemson the township’s seven trafficlights, said Trustee Judy Caputo.

In answer to a question fromresident Kurt Feigle, Caputosaid the township is still looking

into raising about $80,000through grants and privatedonations to buy the infraredsystem for the traffic lights andfor emitters to be installed onthe township’s police and firevehicles.

“The cost is about $10,000

Chester Twp. Pursuing OpticonTechnology For Traffic Signals

CaputoJoyce

Russell Twp.’s ‘One Term’ FiscalOfficer Retires After 23 Years

DIANE RYDER/CNChester Township Zoning Commission Chairman Margaret Muhlingexplains proposed changes to a township zoning amendment during apublic hearing in front of trustees Thursday.

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Chester Will Not Seek MovingOhio Forward Grant Funding

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Traffic Signals• Page 3

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the commission sent it to theGeauga County PlanningCommission for approval, butbefore the mandatory threepublic hearings were held, shesaid.

“This change resolves theconflict,” Muhling told trustees.

Definitions of breezewaysand porches needed to beadded and any modificationshad to be consistent throughoutthe resolution, she said.

“Rarely is something men-tioned in just one place,”Muhling said.

Other changes included

defining ramps for the handi-capped, residential swimmingpool fences and permittingcanopies on businesses as wellas some outdoor dining.

“We also give a message flagdefinition as something that isproduced commercially, is usu-ally 5 feet by 3 feet and is pen-nant-type,” she said. “The busi-nesses in the community askedfor it. Many businesses are inhomes now and it made senseto change it.”

Election signs are nowdefined as temporary signs thatare allowed under the lawbecause of several high courtdecisions, Muhling told trustees.

“The planning commissionrecommends things and the

zoning commission recom-mends things, but only thetrustees can pass it,” Muhlingsaid.

There were no questions orcomments from the public.

Trustee Ken Radtke askedMuhling whether all thechanges had been approved bythe Geauga County Prose-cutor’s Office.

“Yes, we checked everythingout, you can be sure,” Muhlingreplied, adding the commissionhad used Assistant CountyProsecutor Rebecca Shlagbecause she advises the countyplanning commission.

Trustees unanimously passedthe amendment as modified.

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The additional space hasbeen a blessing because as thegovernment requires more andmore documentation, the fiscalofficer’s job becomes arduous,Heck said.

Just trying to hire an inde-pendent contractor for a smalljob, like painting walls, is nowcomplicated by a new rule thatthe township must provideworkers with PERS if they arenot attached to a company thatprovides Social Security cover-age, she said, adding notice ofthe additional work was notwelcome.

“We were just beside our-selves,” Heck said. “(Running a

township) is getting so regulated.” Heck’s working relationships

with the township departmentheads have always been positivebecause they communicate andtrust each other, but she wasready to give the job up, she said.

When Heck told trustees herhealth requires her to retire, shewas more than surprised whenChuck Walder showed an inter-est.

“When he applied for thejob, I was shocked. I almost fellon the floor,” Heck said.

Her reaction wasn’t becausehe was a friend and neighbor,she wasn’t even sure he was reg-istered to vote (which he is).

Having spent some time withhim in the office, Heck is confi-dent he will make a good fiscalofficer.

And if he encounters a snag,Heck was re-hired by the town-ship in a part-time, temporaryrole to help him through thefirst year, she said.

“I can tell him the storybehind why things are the waythey are,” she said.

So as a new retiree with, atlast, few responsibilities, Heckhas no plans to take up golf orthe usual retiree pastimes.

“I’ve never had any hobbies.I’ve always been working,” shesaid, adding most likely she willhelp take care of her pre-schoolgrandniece and re-establishconnections with acquaintances.

“I lost track of a lot offriends, people who worked atNewbury (Schools) with me,”she said. “And I’m going toclean my house up.”

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Township Zoning InspectorKaren Endres.

So far, Bainbridge andNewbury are the only twotownships to apply for themoney, which is only availablethrough the end of the year.

“I did some reading andsome research, and found outit’s basically not tax dollars perse, but I personally don’t seethat we have the ability to takepart,” Trustee Judy Caputo said.“We always have paid for dem-olitions and it goes on the taxbills. I think it’s an easier andcleaner transaction to do.”

Caputo said she believes theMOF process may face legalchallenges over property owner-ship because sometimes it’s notcompletely clear just who ownsthe property when deeds are

not properly recorded.“I think there’s a lot of other

grants moving forward, but notthis one,” Caputo concluded.

Trustee Ken Radtke saidthat, in this case, “moving for-ward” is not the same as“Moving Ohio Forward.”

“I concur,” he said, addinghe believes the program wouldexpand government, which hedoes not support.

“I’m not impressed with it,”said Joyce, who serves as the New-bury Township zoning inspec-tor.

Caputo said she believes theprogram might benefit Cuya-hoga County, which is plaguedwith foreclosed and abandonedproperties.

She once worked for Cuya-hoga County.

“So it’s safe to assume we’reall in agreement,” Joyce said.“We don’t want to go forwardwith this.”

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Following is a list of realestate transfers for the week end-ing Jan. 18, provided as a publicservice by the Geauga CountyAuditor’s Office. Transfers mayinvolve sale of land only.

CHESTER TOWNSHIP

James and Laura Sustar,12175 Reserve Lane, to Paul M.and Patricia L. Trentanelli,$85,000. (2.64 acres)

Federal National MortgageAssociation, 7386 Cedar Crest

Trail, to Vijay Desai, $53,500.(1.49 acres)

MUNSON TOWNSHIP

Judson R. and Martha A.Shelnutt, 10266 Mayfield Road,to Margaret E. Wilber (trustee),$300,000. (8.66 acres)

RUSSELL TOWNSHIP

Laura A. DeFranco, 8270Belle Vernon Drive, to JessicaG. Johnson, $278,000. (1.57acres)

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won’t have to choose betweenbeing heard at a meeting or see-ing their children compete,Trustee Justin Madden said.

Township department headsfavor the earlier time on thefirst meeting of the monthbecause they are scheduled tomake their reports at that meet-ing, Dickinson said.

The earlier time means theycan attend the meeting at theend of the work day and nothave to come back later in theevening, he said.

“We are here to serve thepublic,” said Trustee JimMueller.

While the schedule shift willbenefit the department heads,there may be advantages forresidents as well, he added.

“You want to maximize pub-lic participation,” Dickinsonsaid. “We haven’t had (a) stand-ing-room-only (crowd) in quitesome time.”

Madden suggested trying thenew schedule and, if residentsare strongly opposed to it, thetrustees can revisit their deci-sion.

The next regular trusteesmeeting will be at 4:30 p.m. Feb.6.

Trustees also voted tochange the planned status ofretiring Fiscal Officer GeraldineHeck.

At a previous meeting, theyagreed to rehire her, followingher retirement, as a consultantfor $25 an hour up to $5,000.

Last Wednesday, incomingFiscal Officer Chuck Waldersaid legal counsel had recom-mended Heck be rehired as apart-time, temporary employeeto help familiarize him with theposition.

Heck said she had no objec-tion to the status change andDickinson noted the cost to thetownship will not increase. Alltrustees voted in favor of theaction.

In other business, trusteespassed a resolution from theGeauga County Engineer

Office for the improvement ofvarious roads in 2013.

The following townshiproads may be repaved, includingdriveway aprons: Marden Drive,James Drive, Benner Drive,Riverside Drive, Sugar TreeDrive, Crestview Drive,Whispering Pines Drive, NorthRidge Drive and Fawn Court.

The county engineer willprepare the paperwork to havethe projects put out for bid.

Dickinson also said he willbe attending the GeaugaCounty Commissioners meetingabout the proposed sewer proj-ect at the intersection of statesroutes 87 and 306.

He said he would like to seethe engineer’s drawings beforethe meeting, which is scheduledfor 7 p.m. Jan. 31 at RussellTown Hall on the northwestcorner of that intersection.

The sewer plant and infra-structure is planned primarily toserve the commercial propertiesin that area.

“I don’t want any surprises,”Dickinson said, adding heunderstands the township hasfive days after the meeting tosubmit any objections, but hedoesn’t know if that is five cal-endar days or five working days.

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per light and the discussion hasbeen to see what other commu-nities want to participate,”Caputo said, listing Gates Mills,Munson, Russell and Chardontownships as those expressinginterest in making the improve-ments.

“There are some residents inRussell who are grant writersand who have volunteered towrite grants,” Caputo said. “Thegoal is to have this all funded bygrant money or private funds.”

According to the Minnesota-based Global Traffic Techno-logies’ website, the infrared sys-tems have been available for 35years.

Emergency vehicles areequipped with emitters that cansignal the light to change to

green as the vehicle approachesthe intersection.

The systems can reduceintersection crash rates by up to70 percent and improveresponse times by 20 percent,said company officials.

“When I see the 306 (andMayfield Road) intersection, Isee traffic getting closer andcloser all the time to having col-lisions,” Caputo said. “$80,000 isless than the cost of one acci-dent in damage, liability andespecially in injuries.”

She added, “It’s really some-thing the township should havelooked into years ago.”

Caputo said the grantprocess is in its early stages, andshe will continue to pursue theidea.

In other business, trusteesapproved a contract for up to$11,100 with Chagrin ValleyEngineering for construction

observer and administrativeservices for the township’scemetery expansion project.

“This will get us moving,”Caputo said.

They also approved voidinga check to BP for $51,000.

Fiscal Officer Mike Starksaid BP had lost the check andasked the township to re-issueit.

Trustees agreed to do so andto stop payment on the lostcheck.

The board also discussed theneed to place signs in the utilityright-of-way on the township-owned 80-acre passive park,warning all terrain vehicles theyare banned from the property.

Trustee Ken Radtke said theWestern Reserve Land Conser-vancy recommended the signsand he would determine thecost and would report his find-ings at the Feb. 7 meeting.

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Jan. 30: Griswold CreekErosion Meeting7 p.m.

Residents interested in learn-ing more about an opportunity toreceive financial assistance toaddress erosion issues alongGriswold Creek are encouragedto attend a meeting at the RussellHistoric Town Hall, 14890 Chilli-cothe Road.

In 2012, the Chagrin RiverWatershed Partners, Inc. wasawarded funding from twosources: a Lake Erie ProtectionFund grant from the Ohio LakeErie Commission to completestream surveys and conceptualstream restoration design and aGreat Lakes Basin Program forSoil Erosion and SedimentControl grant to assist landown-ers with streambank stabilizationefforts.

This meeting will explainthese grant opportunities andprovide information aboutstreambank stabilization tech-niques.

More information is avail-able at www.crwp.org.

Jan. 30: Chesterland TeaParty/Conservative Forum7 p.m.

The Chesterland Tea Party/Conservative Forum and theGeauga County Tea Party willoffer Part 2 of a three-partseries on Agenda 21 (a UnitedNations plan for America).

The event will be held at WestGeauga Library, 13455 Chilli-cothe Road, Chester Township.

It will cover the specifics ofAgenda 21, sustainable devel-opment and Smart Growth.

The last event in this serieswill be Feb. 6 at the same location.

Refreshments served.Call 440-552-4385 for more

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Jan. 30: Free CommunityLunch11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Join at St. Mark LutheranChurch, 11900 Chillicothe Road,Chester Township, for a free com-munity lunch.

Held in the Fellowship Hall. Presented by the Women’s

League at St. Mark. All are welcome. Call 440-729-1668 for more

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Feb. 3: 4 ChaplainsProgram3 p.m.

Held at Burton-MiddlefieldAmerican Legion Post 459,14052 Goodwin St., BurtonTownship.

Call Skip, 440-834-1911, formore information.

Feb. 4: Geauga CountyPolitics Discussion9 a.m.

Meet with Skip Claypool atRise and Dine Cafe, 12769Chillicothe Road, ChesterTownship, for coffee and to dis-cuss Geauga County politics.

Discuss thoughts andinsights.

Learn about Clay’s experi-ences as a commissioner anddoing research into Ohio politics.

“If you don’t engage in poli-tics you are destined to be ruledby your inferiors.” – Plato.

Feb. 7: ChesterlandMerchant SweetheartStroll5-7 p.m.

Get to know Chester Town-ship businesses while having funshopping during the first annualChesterland Merchant Sweet-heart Stroll.

Visit the following business-es for special buys, discountsand refreshments: ArabicaCoffee House, CardinalPhysical Therapy, ChesterlandFloral, Glissful Boutique,Intensive Care Doll Hospital,The Miniature Cellar, NearlyNew & Antiques Too, Palma’sHair Design, Passion forFashion, Perennials Preferred,Prestige Jewels, The QuiltedThimble and Sophie’s TreasureBox.

This event is part of the“Shop Local Movement.”

Stay tuned for future eventsthroughout the township suchas Tax Free Day and Chester-land Applefest.

If interested in joining in theevents or need more informa-tion, call Rosemary Macedonio,440-729-6464.

Feb. 9: Taco Fiesta11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Held at Munson TownshipCommunity Room, 12210Auburn Road.

Sponsored by GeaugaCounty Right to Life.

Admission is $10 for adultsages 12 and older, children are$6 and children 4 years old andyounger are free.

Call 440-338-1367 for moreinformation.

Feb. 10: St. AnselmMardi Gras Party12:20-4:30 p.m.

All are welcome to join atSt. Anselm Kelly Hall, 13013Chillicothe Road, ChesterTownship, for a Mardi Gras Party.

Sponsored by Danny BoysRestaurant; food includes jam-balaya, mac and cheese, rice,beans, bread and dessert.

Dinner, music by The PiperMiller Jazz Quartet, perform-ances, games and activitiesavailable for all ages.

Adult admission is $8, chil-dren 10 and younger are $4 orfamily is $25.

Bid on services provided byparishioners in the ServiceAuction.

Proceeds benefit Textbooksfor Uganda with the St. KizitoFoundation.

Call Pat Kuss, 440-338-4594,to help, donate a door prize or

dessert, or for more informa-tion.

Feb. 23: Chili Cook Off5-8 p.m.

Burton Cub Scout Pack 197will be hosting its fourth annualChili Cook Off at BerkshireHigh School, 14510 Hickox St.,Burton Township.

$5 per bowl. Donations for Chinese raffle

requested.Proceeds benefit Pack 197

summer camps. Call Charlie, 440-313-5215,

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Feb. 23: CCOC Night atthe Races

The Chesterland Chamberof Commerce is hosting its fifthannual Night at the Races.

The event will be held atSpectators Sports Grille, 8003Mayfield Road, Chester Town-ship and will only be open toticket holders the day of theevent.

Proceeds benefit Andrew’sSpirit of Hope, a nonprofitwhich was created in honor ofAndrew Horning, a West GeaugaHigh School student who tragi-cally died in a car accident justone year before graduating.

ASH helps to providehealthy, nutritious meals to mal-nourished area children.

Mark Nolan, Magic 105radio host, will emcee the eventfor the fifth year in a row.

General admission ticketsare $35 each. Preferred seating(only a limited number avail-able) is $45 each.

Ticket prices include: hotappetizers all night long andtwo beverage tickets (shelfliquor, beer, wine and non-alco-holic selections.)

Consider attending, donat-ing or sponsoring this worthycause. Donations are taxdeductible as allowed by law.

This event sells out earlyevery year.

Call Kelly Monaco, 440-729-7297, to order tickets or formore information.

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Committee has been workingfor months to plan After Promfor WG high school seniors andguests.

This event provides an excit-ing evening, free of alcohol anddrugs, to keep students safe.

On May 17, seniors will openthe doors to the high school gymand enter into ritzy, glitzy NewYork, New York.

It takes a community effort toraise the funds to make thisevening a success.

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raising thousands of dollars forentertainment, food, music, deco-rations, security, prizes and pho-tographs to make a memorableand safe evening for over 300high school students and guests.

The Annual Flea Market willbe held March 10. This is one ofthe biggest fundraisers for AfterProm.

Held at West Geauga HighSchool, 13401 Chillicothe Road,Chester Township.

Between now and March 9,donations of gently-used house-hold items will be collected; noclothing.

Donate items to the event orparticipate as a vendor by pur-chasing a table for $30 and sellown items.

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GEAUGA WESTL I BRARYThe Geauga West Library is

at 13455 Chillicothe Road. Formore information on these pro-grams or to register, call 440-729-4250 or register in person.

STORY T IMESRegistration required.Winter sessions runs from

Jan. 14 through Feb. 22.

BabytimeBirth to age 2 with caregiver.Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. or

10:30 a.m.Thursday, 10 a.m.

ToddlerAges 2 and 3 with caregiver.Monday, 6:30 p.m.Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. or 10:30 a.m.

PreschoolAges 3 to 5.Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. or 2 p.m.

TrailblazersGrades kindergarten thro-

ugh second.Monday, 6:30 p.m.

Adventures in CandyLandJan. 31, 7 p.m.

Enter the game world ofCandy Land and play the giantversion of the game.

Program designed for gradeskindergarten through fifth.

Play With FoodFeb. 3, 2 p.m.

Create winter snacks that’llcreate a smile.

Program designed for theentire family.

Introduction toComputersFeb. 5, 2 p.m.

Join a basic computer classfor beginners with little or nocomputer experience.

Registration required.

Book DiscussionFeb. 6, 7 p.m.

“Mistress of Death” byAriana Franklin.

Gift-Giving: No-BakeCandyFeb. 11, 3:30 p.m.

Make for a Valentine’s Daygive that tastes good andrequires no baking.

Share recipes. Program designed for teens.

Introduction toFacebookFeb. 21, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

This class is designed foranyone new to Facebook orwith little experience.

It covers the purpose anduse of Facebook, privacy con-trols and managing newsfeedand timeline features.

Buckeye BlitzFeb. 28, 7 p.m.

Happy 210th birthday Ohio. Enjoy a celebration of all

things Ohio.Program designed for grades

kindergarten through fifth.

Spring Book SaleMarch 13-16

The Geauga West Friends ofthe Library are now acceptingdonations of new or gently usedchildren and adult books, audiobooks, DVDs, music CDs, puz-zles and games for adults and

children, collectibles, sheetmusic, coffee table books, comicbooks and prints.

No textbooks or encyclope-dias, please.

Donations can be droppedoff at the Geauga West Libraryany time during regular libraryhours.

Sponsored by the GeaugaWest Friends of the Library.

Receipt for donation availableat circulation desk.

AARP Tax Assistance Volunteers from American

Association of Retired Personswill be on hand on Thursdaysbeginning Feb. 7 to help file2012 federal and state taxes.

Appointment required, callfor times and availability.

Bring a copy of 2011 taxreturns, all 2012 tax formsreceived, proof of identity andsocial security card.

GATES M I L LSL I BRARY Gates Mills Library is locat-

ed at 1491 Chagrin River Road.For more information on theseprograms or to register, call 440-423-4808, or register in person.

Developing CommunityThrough Music Feb. 2, 1-2 p.m.

Join to hear Muszikat-Shalom (Music of Peace),formed in 2006, which expressesuniversal peace and lovethrough diverse musical genres.

From toe-tapping to soulful,Muszikat-Shalom delights audi-ences ranging from children toseniors with favorites fromFrank Sinatra to Ella Fitzgeraldto Nat King Cole.


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Officers responded to thearea of Heath Road and KarenDrive for a vehicle that was in aditch.

Upon speaking to the driver,the officers performed a fieldsobriety test. After the subjectwas unable to complete the test,officers placed him under arrestfor OVI.

During an inventory of thevehicle, an open container waslocated as well.

Subject was transported tothe Geauga County SafetyCenter and was cited for OVI,improper starting and backing,and open container.

Officers responded toMulberry Road for a reportedvehicle in a ditch.

Upon arrival, officers foundthe driver outside of the caruninjured. Officers suspectedalcohol was involved and per-formed a field sobriety test,which resulted in the driverbeing placed under arrest forOVI.

Vehicle was towed from thescene and the driver was issueda citation and court date.

ALTERCATION

Officers responded to a resi-dence for a report of a verbalaltercation between a male andfemale.

Upon arrival, both partieswere separated and spoke withthe officers.

No charges were filed, butthe female subject did havedrug paraphernalia on her,which was confiscated and shewas issued a summons.

Officers responded to a resi-dence for a report of two malesfighting.

Upon arrival, officers sepa-rated the two and interviewedthem both. Both males statedthere were no injuries and nei-ther wanted to press chargesagainst the other.

Both agreed to stay separat-ed and no further action wasneeded.

VANDALISM

Officers responded to a sub-ject throwing rocks at a vehicle

and residence on HickoryStreet.

Upon arrival, the subjectthrowing the rocks had left thescene, but caused damage to thewindshield of two cars.

Officers took statementsfrom the homeowners and areinvestigating the report.

TRAFFIC VIOLATION

Officers conducted a trafficstop in the area of MayfieldRoad and Westchester Trail fora vehicle going 71 in a 45 mphzone.

Driver was issued a citationfor speed.

Officers respond to CavesRoad for a vehicle that went offthe road and struck a mailbox.

Driver was uninjured andcited for failure to control thevehicle.


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Family Storytime Wednesdays, 10–10:30 a.m.

Join for a program ofrhymes, songs, fingerplays andstories for children not yet inkindergarten.

Baby & Me/ToddlerStorytime Thursdays, 10-10:30 a.m.

Join for a program ofrhymes, songs, fingerplays andbooks for babies from birththrough 35 months old and theircaregivers.

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Rachel O'Connor, of Chester

Township, was named to dean's

list at the University of Mount

Union for the fall semester.

Rachel, a junior early child-hood education and Japanesemajor, graduated from WestGeauga High School.


Jospeph Martin FrenoJoseph Martin Freno, 85,

passed away Wednesday, Jan. 23,2013.

Born March 17, 1927 inGipsy, Pa., he resided in ChesterTownship for the past 40 years.

Joseph was a U.S. NavyVeteran, serving during WWII.He was a member of theChurch of Saint Anselm andwas an outdoor enthusiast,often enjoying fishing, huntingand gardening.

Joseph retired from GEafter 24 years of service.

Survivors are his wifeDorothy Ann (nee Roy); daugh-ter Connie White of ChesterTwp.; sons Christopher (Gloria)

of Chardon and Joseph Michaelof Chester Twp.; grandchildrenCari Anne (ChristopherDiOrio) Freno, Christina Freno,Katie Freno, and David Freno;and sister Maryann Nemergut.

He was preceded in death byseven sisters and one brother.

Funeral Mass was held Jan.28, 2013 at the Church of SaintAnselm.

The family received friendsJan. 27, 2013 at Gattozzi andSon Funeral Home. Intermentwas in Western ReserveMemorial Gardens in ChesterTownship.

Online video tribute andcondolences at www.gat-tozziandson.com.

Pancake BreakfastChairman Named

At a recent meeting of theWest Geauga Kiwanis Club,President Les Scott announcedthe 60th annual pancake break-fasts have been scheduled forMarch 3, 10, 17 and 24.

David Fowle will chair theproject this year. Helping himare Les Scott-Kitchen; RockPistillo and Bart Alcorn-DiningRoom; Andrea Milner-Purchasing.

The tradition of providingan “all you can eat” breakfastwill continue, featuring butter-milk, buckwheat and blueberrypancakes, french toast, GeaugaCounty's pure maple syrup,sausage, juice, coffee and milk.

This community event hasbeen very successful due to thehelp and support of many spe-cial people and organizations.

The West Geauga KiwanisClub will be contacting the vol-unteers who have assisted in the

past; however, volunteers arealways needed.

Call David Fowle,440-567-3094, for more information.

Anyone interested in aKiwanis membership may callKen Mantey, 440-729-2869.

Adopt a Shelter CatDon’t spend Valentine’s Day

alone — what better way to filla life with love than by adoptinga shelter cat.

Rescue Village has manyloving, beautiful cats, all search-ing for someone to love.

All cat adoption fees arereduced to $14 for the month ofFebruary.

To view adoptable cats, visitwww.geaugahumane.org.

Call 440-338-4819 ext. 10 formore information.

Rescue Village is located at15463 Chillicothe Road, RussellTownship.

BSWG Military Drive Businesses Supporting West

Geauga is currently collectingitems to be sent to the MarinesRecon Training Company inCamp Pendleton, Ca.

Blake Thoreson, son ofBSWG President LisaThoreson, of Russell Township,is currently serving in this com-pany.

Due to budget cuts, thecable has been shut off in thebarracks. The Marines enjoywatching TV and movies duringdown time.

Requested items are old andnews books, DVD’s or gift cardsto stores that sell these items.

Items can be dropped off atthe Chesterland News (9 a.m.4:30 p.m. Monday throughFriday) or at any BSWG mem-ber business.

Thank you in advance forsupporting the military.

Call Lisa Thoreson, 440-834-9800, for more information.


Please support the following local businesses that support

West Geauga Schools

Business or residents that wish to join this networking

group may contact:Lisa Thoreson | [email protected]

All American Car WashApex Land Management

ArabicaBenjamin Franklin Plumbing

Bob K. (Mr. Gettysburg)Cardinal Community Credit Union

Cardinal Physical TherapyCD&J’s Landscaping, LLC

Ceramics & YouChase Bank

Chesterland Chamber of CommerceChesterland Mini Storage

Chesterland NewsD&D Massotherapy

Debbi Paterno Graphic DesignDebord’s One Hour Heating & Air

Eddy Fruit FarmEdward Jones Investments/Allyn

McNaughtonGarrett Painting

Geauga Floor CareGeauga PC

Georgio’s PizzaGlissful Boutique

Joshua Saxon/Ruscher InsuranceLisa Thoreson/Howard Hanna -

Real Estate ServicesLuczkowski Agency/Nationwide Insurance

Merrill Lynch/Anthony AndersonMonticello Garden Center

Ohio Connect, LLCOur Town Café

Painting SolutionsPalma’s Hair DesignPlayground WorldSAK Automotive

Spencer Printing Concepts, Inc.TecXpert & Computer Options

The Miniature CellarThe Quilted Thimble

Tom Basista/West Geauga PlazaTruline Industries

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Appointments for Kinder-garten Registration at WestGeauga Schools for the 2013-2014 school year can be made

by calling 440-729-6806 or 440-729-5900.

Registration is from Feb. 4-8.

Additional information isavailable on the district websiteat www.westg.org.

Feb. 2: STEM Fair8:30 a.m.

All are invited to attend theWest Geauga Kiwanis Stem Fairheld at the middle school, 8611Cedar Road, Chester Township.

Over 225 students from themiddle school, high school andhome schooled students partici-pating.

Outside professionals usedto judge the event; studentswork is judged three timesbefore becoming first, secondand third plaza winners.

Winners from event willthen compete at state level.

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Congratulations to District Spelling Bee Champion David Sprenger, aneighth-grader at West Geauga Middle School and runner-up, MadisonAllegretti, a fifth-grader at Lindsey Elementary. David will represent WestGeauga at the Geauga County Spelling Bee to be held at the GeaugaCounty Educational Service Center in Chardon at 7 p.m. Feb. 12.

(L to R) Ivan Raymond and Tim Cermak, seventh-graders at Notre DameElementary School, “wired” their way into the third dimension. Art stu-dents had an in depth experience working with wire, pliers and hammersto create a sculpture. The results are brilliant and everyone had fun in theprocess.

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stroller accessible unless other-wise noted. For more information on

these programs or to register, callthe Geauga Park District at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geauga-parkdistrict.org.

Weatherwise:Groundhog vs. Science Feb. 2, 2-4 p.m.Observatory Park

Check out some of the toolsand techniques used by meteo-rologists and then explore leg-endary predictions based onnature's weather forecasters.

A groundhog-style treat willfollow.

Partially wheelchair/strolleraccessible.

Chagrin ValleyAstronomical SocietyMonthly Meeting Feb. 2, 7:30-10 p.m.Sunnybrook Preserve

Open to anyone with aninterest in astronomy.

Business meeting followedby monthly observation report,educational program and nightsky viewing when clear.

Learn more at www.chagrin-valleyastronomy.org.

The Sky TonightPlanetarium Show Feb. 3, 2-3 p.m.Open House, 1-4 p.m.Observatory Park

Join every Sunday afternoonduring building open house fora preview of what to look for inthe sky this month.

Timbertots: SquirrelParty! Feb. 3, 2-3 p.m.Orchard Hills Park

This program will be indoorsand out, and is designed for aspecified age group of 3-5 withadult; older or younger siblingswill not be considered regis-tered participants.

Partially wheelchair/strolleraccessible.


Travelogue: PaddlingNorth A Week in theBoundary Waters Feb. 3, 2-3 p.m.The West Woods Nature Center

Journey by canoe late in theseason to Minnesota’sBoundary Waters Canoe Areawith paddlers Bruce and SusanBennett.

Fall colors starting to show,gorgeous scenery and wildlifeabound in this rugged lakeregion.

Geauga Walkers Feb. 5, 1-2:30 p.m.Mountain Run Station

Join other active seniors onweekly hikes in Geauga Countyand the surrounding area.

Hikes are typically 1 to 1 1/2miles long and held year-round,but canceled if the temperatureis 20 degrees or lower.

A naturalist leads hikesscheduled in Geauga ParkDistrict parks.

Call Geauga Senior Centerfor full schedule, 440-279-2137.

WG SwimmingSubmitted by Debbie Diadiun

The West Geauga boys swim-ming and diving team has had itscounterparts from Perry figuredout for a long time, but for thefirst time in the history of the 12-year rivalry, the girls won, too andthe Wolverines came away with adouble victory on Jan. 12 in thePerry pool.

The boys won by a 105-75score, while the girls rode a strongperformance from junior NataliePoremba to a 95-87 victory.

Poremba led the girls inscoring with 16 team points, fin-ishing first in both her individ-ual races, the 200-yard IM andthe 500-yard freestyle, andswam on two winning relays, the200-yard medley relay and the400-yard freestyle.

Poremba was joined byteammates Libby Watson,Kirstin Boni and Abby Owensin winning the medley relay.Kayleigh Spotts and JennaEbersbacher swam the freestylerelay with Poremba and Boni.

Boni swam a school-recordtime of 1:07.70 to win the indi-vidual 100-yard backstroke.

Owens also scored a first-place individual finish, winningthe 100-yard breaststroke andfreshman diver RachylAnderson added a first place inthat event with a score of199.05.

The Wolverine boys used alltheir depth to win their portionof the meet, winning everyevent but the 50-yard freestyleand getting team points from all11 boys who competed.

Sophomore Ryan Gleskeswam all four strokes in themeet and led the boys scoringwith 16 points.

He won the individual 100-yard butterfly and the 100-yardbackstroke, swam breaststrokein the 200-yard medley relayand led off the 400-yardfreestyle relay.

Junior Kyle Wells won theboys diving event with personalbest score of 181.20. SeniorGabe Nock won the 200-yardIM and Josh Egan, a senior cap-tain, took first in the 500-yardfreestyle.

The other three first placeswere captured by swimmers intheir first year of high schoolswim competition.

Senior captain, BobHumanchuk, won both the 200-yard freestyle and the 100-yardbreaststroke, with times of2:06.21 and 1:17.31, respectively.

Junior Ryan Zuzek swam toa victory in the 100-yardfreestyle with a winning time of59.00.


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on Jan. 23 around 7:30 a.m. thatblocked Chillicothe Road,between Ward Drive andSeminary Lane?

A dark truck going northlost control and slid sideways infront of my car. I was not ableto stop and hit the truck on pas-senger side in the rear wheel orbumper area.

There was a third car thatwas able to avoid my car butwas stuck and the driver of thetruck was able to push her out.

The driver was a clean cuttall white man, perhaps aroundage 30.

He suggested we move ourvehicles as traffic was backedup in both directions.

He then left the scene of theaccident.

My car has extensive dam-age.

Please call 440-729-4019 forsuggestions or if you have anyinformation on this driver.

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Listed are public meetingsand executive sessions in thecounty for the coming week,unless otherwise noted. Thesemeeting notices are NOT legalnotices.

Chester Township: Feb. 6, 7 p.m.,Zoning Commission; Feb. 7, 7p.m., Board of Trustees. Allmeetings are held at the TownHall, 12701 Chillicothe Road,unless otherwise noted.

Russell Township: Feb. 6, 7 p.m.,Board of Trustees. All meetingsare held at Fire-RescueStation, 14810 ChillicotheRoad, unless otherwise noted.

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Jan. 28-Feb.3: NationalDrug Facts Week

The Geauga County Boardof Mental Health and RecoveryServices joins the NationalInstitute on Drug Abuse(NIDA) in promoting NationalDrug Facts Week.

National Drug Facts Weekwas launched in 2010 to coun-teract the myths about drugsthat teens get from the Internet,television, movies, music ortheir friends.

According to NIDA, about athird of high school seniorsreport using an illicit drugsometime in the past year; morethan 10 percent report nonmed-ical use of potentially addictiveprescription painkillers; andmore than 20 percent reportsmoking marijuana in the pastmonth.

Many teens are not aware ofthe risks to their health, to theirsuccess in school and the dan-gers while driving under theinfluence.

You can test your knowl-edge about drugs and drugabuse by taking the NationalDrug IQ Challenge at www.drugfactsweek.drugabuse.gov/IQchallenge.

Call the Geauga CountyBoard of Mental Health andRecovery Services at 440-285-2282 for more information.

Feb. 5: DivorceCare7 p.m.

New Promise Church, locat-ed at 8671 Euclid-ChardonRoad, will begin its DivorceCare program at 7 p.m. Feb. 5and continue each Tuesdaythrough April 30.

Program is designed for peo-ple experiencing separation anddivorce. Welcome to beginattending any week; each ses-sion is self-contained. Total costfor the 13-week program is $30.

Call 440-256-3705 for moreinformation.

Cardinal PT, Chester Co-Op Preschool Team Up

As the weather turned coldlast week, the children fromKelly Davis’ preschool class atChester Co-Op Preschoolenjoyed some indoor fun whenthey visited Cardinal PhysicalTherapy.

The focus of the visit was toemphasize to the students theimportance of staying fit andliving a healthy lifestyle.

In addition, the children alsolearned about the curative bene-fits physical therapy can provideas part of a planned wellness

program or when injuries occur.The best part of the visit was

when all the children had theopportunity to try first-handsome of the exercise equipmentin the Cardinal PT gym.

From exercise bands, toSwiss Balls, to a trampoline(voted most favorite by theclass), these real-life exercisetools drove home the messageof staying fit.

“When we made our homehere in Chesterland, it was ourprimary mission to be involvedin the community and helpmake a difference,” said MarieSzczyglowski, owner of Card-inal Physical Therapy. “Funevents like this give us theopportunity to continue to ful-fill that promise.”

For more information onphysical therapy services orhealthy living, stop in or callCardinal Physical Therapy,12656 West Geauga Plaza(Giant Eagle Plaza), 440-688-4186, or visit www.cardinalphys-icaltherapy.com.

Chester Co-Op Preschool islocated at 12772 ChillicotheRoad. They are currentlyenrolling for the 2013-2014school year. Call 440-729-2043for more information or visitwww.chestercooppreschool.com.


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After trying out some of the fitness equipment at the Cardinal PT Gym,the kids from Chester Co-Op Preschool take a quick break to enjoy aphoto opportunity.

At the Chesterland News,we do our very best todeliver the paper properlyand in a timely manner.

To ensure the safety ofour drivers and vehicles,the paper will be thrownin the driveway in a bluebag if there is not enoughcleared space to accessthe paper tube.

Please be patient duringthe winter months asdelivery times may bedelayed. Keep in mind theChesterland News isdelivered weekly, free ofcharge.

For questions, commentsor concerns, call 440-729-7667.

Thank you for your under-standing in this matter.

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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.

FOR SALE

Jewel tone striped QueenAnn sofa. Very good condi-tion. $175. 440-669-1671.

2 X-TREME Avalanche225/60R16 M+S tires. $75 atire. 440-728-3628.

CARS

Paying cash $50 - $15,000 for:

cars, trucks, scrap, running

or not, construction equip-

ment, tractors, muscle cars,

antique cars, tools. 440-862-

5706 or 440-254-4281.

For sale: 1997 Honda Civic

LX, 4 cylinder, automatic.

Runs and drives good, 231,000

miles. Does not use oil. $1900

O.B.O. 440-313-1621.

WANTED TO BUYRiding lawn mowers, farmtractors, construction equip-ment, 4-wheelers, snowbiles,truck snowplows, pumps andunder carriages. 440-352-7372.

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.

Wanted: Grandma’s costumejewelry, compacts, perfume,linens, knickknacks. Grand-pa’s toys, trains, coins, bottlesand fishing lures. Also buy-ing misc. collections andestates. 440-338-5942.

Lowe’s Greenhouse Commu-nity Garage Sale, 11 a.m. to 3p.m. every Sunday in Januaryand February. 10’ X 10’ spacesavailable for $25. Huge green-houses filled with many sell-ers of cool stuff. Call 440-543-5123 for details. 16540 Chilli-cothe Road, Chagrin Falls.

FOR RENT

Kirtland - just west of 306 onRoute 6. Ideal location forany type of work facility,industrial or commercial. 440-283-9191.

Chesterland - 306 next to thetown hall. The ideal place forany type of professionaloffice or retail business. 440-283-9191.

Responsible room mate need-ed. $450 for single person, $600for 2 people. No pets. Upstairskitchen and laundry room.For details call Anthony at440-709-6070.

Garage for rent in Russell,$85/month. 440-759-2475.

Chesterland, 3 bedroom, 1 �bath ranch, 2-car attachedgarage. $1350 per month, nopets. 440-781-0250.

HELP WANTED

Landscape EnhancementsForeman - Seeking a self-moti-vated hardworking leader,who takes pride in their workto join a stable growing com-pany. Must be knowledgeablein seasonal cleanups, pruning,trimming, bed maintenance,mulching and lawn care.Three year minimum experi-ence required. Call Mike at440-729-7800.

Landscape Maintenance Fore-

man - Seeking a self-motivat-ed, hardworking leader who iswilling to train others andtakes pride in their work tojoin a stable, growing compa-ny. Experienced in operatingcommercial lawn mowers, ismechanically inclined and hasa clean driving record. Threeyears minimum experience,pay related to experience.Opportunity for advancement.Call Mike at 440-729-7800.

Customer Service Represen-

tative - Hourly wage based offof experience, flexible hours.Must have office, customerservice and sales experience.Prior experience in insurancepreferred. Must currentlyhave, or be willing to obtaininsurance licenses within 90days. Interested applicantsplease submit resume to: [email protected] or dropresume off at our office 8440Mayfield Road, Unit C.Chesterland, OH 44026.

Responsible driver to deliverthe Chesterland News week-ly. Must have valid driverslicence and proof of insur-ance. Inquire within. 8389Mayfield Road, Suite B-5,Chesterland, OH 44026. 440-729-7667.

REAL ESTATEFive (5) acres with building,3400 square feet, gas well.Call 216-403-9500 for details.

PETSGeauga County Dog Wardenis in need of dog and puppy

food 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.

SERVICESColor copies, great price! The

Chesterland News offers full

service copying. Color or

Black ink, any quantity on

any paper. 8389 Mayfield Road,

Chesterland, 440-729-7667.

Graphics, design, typesetting:

Beautiful work done at the

Chesterland News. Logo

designs, letterheads, broc-

hures and business cards.

8389 Mayfield Road, Chester-

land, 440-729-7667.

Resumes: Resumes can be

typed for you at the Chester-

land News, 8389 Mayfield

Road, Chesterland, 440-729-7667.

Offering special discounts for

interior and exterior painting

and staining this season. 14

years experience. Professio-

nal insured, call Dan at 440-

342-4552.

Give the gift of music - gift

packs starting at $10. Lesson

packs - buy 3, 4, 5 lesson and

get one free. Music CO-OP,

440-221-2274.

Mowing and lawn care - rea-sonable, dependable. 440-729-9400.

Plumbing: Professional,affordable, reliable. Waterheaters, toilets, faucets, draincleaning. 440-537-6045 or 440-285-0800.

Yard and storm damageclean-up, down tree removaland brush chipping. Call 440-342-4552.

Local tile installer servicingthe area. Install any type anysize of tile. Kitchens, bath-rooms, floors, walls, back-splashes, etc. Quality work atreasonable rates! Call Ron fora free estimate. 440-336-2845.

Painting, repairs, installa-tion, maintenance and remod-eling. Residential/Commer-cial, 25 years experience. 10%off, 60 and over discounts.Call Russ, 440-391-4140.

VACATION RENTALBeautiful 2 story, St. Pete

Beach, Florida home; 4 �

baths, sleeps 8. Fully fur-

nished, new furniture. Game

room with lots of fun activi-

ties. Open water view on

intercostals. Private pool,

pavilion and spa. Fishing,

boating, water skiing from

own dock. Minutes to the gulf

beaches. Weekly, monthly

rentals available. Call 440-

729-9001 or email Dawneedee

@aol.com.

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HELPS TO FIND YOUIN TIME OF NEED!

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Removal of unwanted lawn equipment, appliances,hot water tanks, batteries, cans, etc.

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INTERIOR - EXTERIOR

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440-342-4552

Painting & StainingPRESSURE WASHINGDECK REFINISHING

Chesterland Resident

APEXLAND MANAGEMENT

SPRING CLEANUPSSPRING CLEANUPSSPRING CLEANUPSSPRING CLEANUPSSPRING CLEANUPSFERTILIZING

BRUSH CHIPPINGBRUSH HOGGINGSTUMP GRINDING

HARDSCAPEDRAINAGE

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Yard & Storm Damage CleanupINSURED • REFERENCES AVAILABLE

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Complete Tree ServiceMOWING & LAWN CARE

DependableService

Airport Pickup or Drop-offSpecial Rate for Chesterland Residents

Call

216-789-4303or

440-285-0757

BUSINESS FOR SALE

12777 Chillicothe Rd.Chesterland OH 44026CALL 440-729-2201 or

440-622-3978

SPRING CLEANUPS

Call Dan for a Great Price!440-342-4552

TREE TRIMMINGTREE TRIMMINGTREE TRIMMINGTREE TRIMMINGTREE TRIMMINGMOWINGMOWINGMOWINGMOWINGMOWING

Chesterland Resident

GESTCONSTRUCTION

For Estimates Call Josh at

(440) 729-7471 • (216) 316-1477

CONCRETE WORK!Driveways-Sidewalks-Concrete Floors

Garage & Building DemolitionNEW Garage Packages

Construction Debris

(440) 729-3641 • (216) 316-1477

Kitchen & Bath RemodelingCounter Tops

Custom CabinetryWall & Entertainment Units

Fireplace Remodelings

Philip Elia Jr. • (440)564-7529www.eliawoodworking.com

Fully LicensedWiring & Repairs

GENERATOR SYSTEMS

729-46598801 Carmichael Drive

Established 1958

CHESTERLANDElectricElectricElectricElectricElectric Co.Co.Co.Co.Co.

Commercial & Residential

#1 ROOFINGTEAR-OFFSRE-ROOFSALL REPAIRSCommercial & ResidentialSlate • Gutters • Siding

Carpentry & Chimney Work

INTERIOR PAINTING, DRYWALL,PLASTER REPAIRS

216-319-0430NO ONE UNDERBIDS US!

Free Estimates • InsuredALL WORK GUARANTEED

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LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED

Servicing All Brandsof Equipment and

Steam, Hot Water Boilers

HEATING • COOLINGPLUMBING

LOU MONACO440-729-2102

State License#27545

Established 1989

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building in Chesterland?building in Chesterland?building in Chesterland?building in Chesterland?building in Chesterland?$195 AND UP • 729-6000

Larger Space AvailableLarger Space AvailableLarger Space AvailableLarger Space AvailableLarger Space Availablestarting at $8/sq. ft.starting at $8/sq. ft.starting at $8/sq. ft.starting at $8/sq. ft.starting at $8/sq. ft.

Why have an officeWhy have an officeWhy have an officeWhy have an officeWhy have an officeat home when you canat home when you canat home when you canat home when you canat home when you can

have a private office withhave a private office withhave a private office withhave a private office withhave a private office with

$149

CHESTERLAND OFFICEWAREHOUSE SPACEon Rt. 322 (just east of 306)

2000 sq. ft. Bays with12 ft. overhead doors

Ideal for contractors, engineers, etc.PLUS OUTSIDE SPPLUS OUTSIDE SPPLUS OUTSIDE SPPLUS OUTSIDE SPPLUS OUTSIDE SPACE FOR RENT!ACE FOR RENT!ACE FOR RENT!ACE FOR RENT!ACE FOR RENT!

CALL (440) 729-6000

$ CASH TOD$ CASH TOD$ CASH TOD$ CASH TOD$ CASH TODAAAAAY $Y $Y $Y $Y $for Used Cars, Trucks, Scrap Vehicles,

Jeeps, Hondas, Dump TrucksFREE REMOVAL

Call ZAK 440-679-7293

$$$ PAYING CASH $$$FOR USED CARS, TRUCKS,

CONSTRUCTION EQUIP.,TRACTORS,MOTORCYCLES

Site Cleanups with Dumpsters440-862-5706 • 440-254-4281440-862-5706 • 440-254-4281440-862-5706 • 440-254-4281440-862-5706 • 440-254-4281440-862-5706 • 440-254-4281

OFFICE SPACEChester Business Park

8437 Mayfield Rd.

• Rental Units from 400 sq ft. & larger• Leases available 6 mos. & longer

• All Utilities includedBeautiful renovations ongoingCall for YOUR space TODAY!

216-905-8454

CHESTERLAND’S PREMIER OFFICE BLDG.

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