chesterland news november 14th, 2012

By Maureen Mooney

Last December, JacquelineDelBrocco opened the doors toJADE Gallery, a contemporaryfine art gallery located at 12573Chillicothe Road, ChesterTownship.

Since then, the place hasexpanded and grown to featuremore than just the artwork ofJacqueline. “I love the idea of bringing

art into Chesterland,” Del-Brocco said. “People are reallygetting into it.”

She added, “Chesterland isnot a typical place for an artgallery, but I’ll make it worth thevisit.”DelBrocco graduated from

Wittenburg University with adegree in fine arts as well asbiology. She has studied art inRome, Italy and the ClevelandInstitute of Art. Her work has been shown in

museums, galleries, boutiquesand venues throughout theMidwest. DelBrocco was recently

selected and sponsored byMoen Faucets to paint a guitarfor the United Way’s Guitar-mania exhibition in downtownCleveland. Also in the works is a collab-

oration with Cleveland Arts forMedicine, a fundraising effort tohelp with domestic violence, shesaid.Much of DelBrocco’s work

is influenced by biology and the

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Gallery Draws in Local Artists

It first started with a veryawkward phone call. “My name is Ron, I am a

Chesterland resident and I wantto tell you what’s wrong withyour little business there…” I immediately thought in my

mind wow … This is going to bea rough one… Having been the guy that

has opened 40 plus restaurantsand coming from a concept andfranchise development back-ground, I was planning on thisbeing my last stop for a longtime; I thought, with my familyin mind, “I have to make thisthing work…”

After hearing the phrase “Ihope you guys make it in thatcorner, nothing makes itthere…” about five milliontimes, just the first six monthswe were open, I wanted toworry. But then I realized howmuch people really mean whatthey say here. These guests weregiving the feedback and gen-uinely hoped we would be suc-cessful because they really likethe place. Their hopes became a reality

and Danny Boy’s became a suc-cess. Chester residents made

GUEST COLUMN

Chester — Land That I Love

By Diane Ryder

Four school buildings in theWest Geauga school districtcould soon be getting new roofsas Issue 26 appeared to havesqueaked by.The 2.75-mill permanent

improvement levy, which wasdefeated three times prior, nar-rowly passed 4,944 votes, or50.25 percent, to 4,894 votes, or49.75 percent last Tuesday,according to the finaly unoffi-cial results of the GeaugaCounty Board of Elections.

That I Love• Page 4

West Geauga• Page 4

By Ann Wishart

A plan to erect the arch fromthe front of the old Russellschool on township propertywas warmly received by RussellTownship Trustees lastWednesday.Jeanne Schroeder, chair-

woman of the Russell TownshipHistorical Society, proposedestablishing the arch on thenortheast corner of Chillicotheand Kinsman roads on a 0.41-acre parcel of township land.She presented a sketch of the

arch, which she said is onlyabout 36 inches high. Trustee Jim Mueller literally

enlarged on the proposal. When the school was torn

down years ago, the faceplate ofthe building was cut off by aspecialist using a concrete saw,he said, adding that specialisthad a specific plan to recon-struct the face plate, including

the arch, some time in thefuture.“He thought that, someday, it

could be an entry marker every-one would notice coming intothe county,” Mueller said. “Theoriginal idea was to put thewhole faceplate back together.”He said his recollection of

the edifice was that it was about18 feet high and 20 feet wide.“Would something that big

be feasible in that lot?”Schroeder asked.Trustee Jim Dickinson said

the faceplate was dismantled tobe rebuilt as a whole monument,but he wasn’t sure it was thatlarge. The parcel at the intersec-

tion, which is used as anunpaved pull-over for vehicles,is large enough for the purposewithout causing visibility prob-lems, he said.

Russell School Arch, FaceplateProposed For 87/306 Corner

Faceplate• Page 3

By Ann Wishart

Erosion may be nature’s wayof redecorating a waterway, buteven people who admire MotherNature may not be pleased whenshe washes their backyard ordriveway downstream.Russell residents have been

dealing with flooding and ero-sion along Griswold Creek fordecades, said Amy Brennan,Chagrin River WatershedPartners director.

Landowners have been tak-ing various measures to stop theloss of their property, some moreeffectively than others, she said.When Russell Township

Trustees signed grant documentsto go to the Lake Erie Protec-tion Fund last Wednesday, theytook the first step toward a studyand survey of the creek,Brennan said. The grant provides funds to

cover that part of the effort to

help landowners along GriswoldCreek learn how to stop thewater from destroying theirproperty, she said.“Griswold Creek has a real

problem with erosion and flood-ing. Property owners have spentsignificant money on streambank stabilization,” Brennansaid.

Grant to Study, Survey GriswoldCreek Erosion in the Pipeline

Creek Erosion• Page 3

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presentation of her paintingsoften has unique objects incor-porated into them. Each paint-ing has a story and meaning itbehind it, making it moreunique and sentimental, shesaid. DelBrocco credits her family

in pushing her to begin thegallery. “The whole thing was my

dad’s idea. He does a lot for mebehind the scenes, but he’s theone that pushed me to makethis happen,” she said.After losing her grandmoth-

er in August, DelBrocco’s deter-mination has only increased. “She was always, always

here … every show, every event,she was here supporting me inany way she possibly could. Shewas my number one fan, thethings she did amazed me,”DelBrocco said. “I’m even moremotivated than I was before tomake this work because of her.”Irene Sukle, an artist fea-

tured at all of the JADEGallery shows, is a well knownCleveland artist who many WestGeauga graduates credit theirsuccess to.Sukle taught art major class-

es for over 35 years at WestGeauga Schools and helped stu-dents thrive in the industry,DelBrocco said, adding Suklewrote letters of recommenda-tion for colleges, visited studentart exhibits and saw the talentin each and every individualstudent. In 2008, Sukle passed away

from cancer. Her work is promi-nently displayed at JADEGallery and much of it featuresnature, animals and whimsicalsettings. Sukle’s husband, Bob Quail,

is another person DelBroccocredits for her success. “I’ve never had the opportu-

nity to meet Irene, but I feellike I know her so well through

him and her artwork,” Del-Brocco explained. “He’s mymarketing coordinator, he sup-ports what I’m doing, he givesme some of her teaching notesand books to help better myown work.” Recently, DelBrocco hosted

and taught a “painting party.” Students went to the gallery

and learned to paint using a cer-tain medium and took theirwork home, she said, adding shehopes to do more of these par-ties in the upcoming months. Also in the works is having

all pieces in the show basedaround Irene Sukle’s artwork. Currently, DelBrocco is

planning a “Support Local Art”holiday show scheduled 1-4 p.m.Dec. 8. Featured local artists from

the greater Cleveland areainclude Hallie Coughlin, SusanDanko, Jacqueline DelBrocco,Cindy Fello, Wayne Heim,Tamara London, MichaelFinizia, Heather Strick, MichaelPrevite, Michelle Radzinski,Rachel Rich, Mona Romanick,Mary Ann Sedivy, Irene Sukle,Tracie Szalai, Hector Vega,

Garrett Weider and BrianZaczek.The winter wonderland

theme includes a holiday raffle,food and beverages. Ticketsavailable for $5 with a chance towin one of five original piecesof art. Visit www.facebook.com/

jacqueline.delbrocco forupdates on shows, artwork andprojects.Call DelBrocco, 440-773-

7809, for more information.

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Samples of Jacqueline DelBrocco’s work, much of which is featuredthroughout the Midwest and at the gallery.

The pieces of the faceplateand arch are stored at the town-ship garage, trustees said,adding some bricks from theschool are stored at a privateresidence. Schroeder said the bricks

might be used to veneer theconcrete pillars of the arch andperhaps for the base of a com-munity bulletin board. Mueller recommended the

historical society should contactthe road superintendent toarrange a viewing of the piecesat the garage.No matter if the project

involved just the arch or theentire faceplate, Schroeder saidit will cost a fair amount ofmoney for materials and instal-lation. There may be an Eagle

Scout candidate who is interest-ed in helping with the work, shesaid before asking if thetrustees were willing to providesome monetary support for theproject. Mueller said trustees will

consider the possibility, notingthere was a lot of controversy inthe community when the oldschool was torn down.Historical Society Vice

President Mary Beth Dale saidthe local garden club has alsoshown an interest in designingan appropriate landscape andplanting it once the structuralwork is done. Schroeder said the historical

society had considered erectingthe arch behind the police orfire station, but they prefer thecorner location.

“This seems like a spot inwaiting,” Mueller said.In other business, trustees,

Fire Chief John Frazier report-ed his department received 21calls in the three daysHurricane Sandy pounded thetownship with rain and strongwinds. A lot of homes were without

power for some period of time,but the tree that fell acrossFairmount Road caused themost difficulty, he said. When the tree was still

across the road, a structure firebroke out on the other sidefrom the fire station, Fraziersaid. Russell firefighters knew the

quickest detour, but depart-ments who responded to themutual aid call had a little moretrouble navigating the town-ship’s back roads to get to thesite, he said. Frazier credited Geauga

County with doing a great jobhelping the township plan andprepare for the storm, whichwasn’t as bad as expected.

The CRWP will contractwith an engineering firm on thestudy. Once it is complete, theywill work with the township andmake recommendations tolandowners regarding methodsof stabilization that should bemore successful than pastefforts, she said. The CRWP has also applied

for another grant that, if suc-cessful, would provide somefunds to assist landowners inputting the recommendedchanges in place, Brennan said.The trustees and the CRWP

are drafting a plan of attackthat should address the out-reach part of the project.“We need to talk with

landowners, reach out to folks,”she said. CRWP personnel will be

available to meet with residents

who have land along GriswoldCreek, if that is how trusteeswant to handle the process.Historically, Griswold has

been a serious problem at leastsince the late 1980s, when itflooded and eroded a section ofstate Route 87 where it meetsup with the Chagrin River,Brennan said.The creek starts as wetlands

in Chester Township, but itsflooding and eroding habitsdon’t take over until it travelsfarther south, she said.“The primary erosion areas

on Griswold Creek are inRussell Township,” Brennansaid. With the signing of the grant

documents, a request for pro-posals to conduct the study andsurvey can be written and theproject will be advertised. The best time to see the

damage the creek has done willbe winter and early spring,when the foliage is off the trees

and bushes, Brennan said.The CRWP will communi-

cate with landowners, probablythrough the mail, explaining theproject’s purpose and process,she said, adding meetings willbe set up with residents to dis-cuss options.However, landowners who

would like to discuss their par-ticular problems can call theCRWP office at 440-975-3870,Brennan said.Last Wednesday, trustees

were informed much of thepaperwork for the grant hasbeen done and a check shouldbe arriving soon to help coverthe costs of the survey andstudy. Trustee Justin Madden said

the trustees will administer oneof the grants and the Ohio LakeErie Commission will adminis-ter another. He added he will follow up

with the project.

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Russell Township Trusteesare seeking applicants for theposition of deputy township fis-cal officer.The impending resignation

of the Fiscal Officer GeraldineHeck requires trustees to fill thevacancy with a deputy fiscalofficer who shall have the fullpower to discharge fiscal offi-cer’s duties.The deputy fiscal officer will

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an accurate record of all town-ship accounts and transactions.It is his or her responsibility tocomply strictly with the legalrequirements of the office, toestablish and practice rules forefficient management of theoffice, and to follow goodaccounting practices in main-taining records and accounts.Duties are further described

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of trustees, yet the fiscal officerworks closely with trustees.Applicants must be U.S. citizens,

at least 18 years of age or older,a Russell Township resident andregistered to vote. Russell residents are encour-

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this restaurant a hit. It became easy after a while.

They gave their feedback, I lis-tened and always reacted. Danny Boy’s adapted to

Chester Township’s needs andbecame a custom tailored busi-ness to suit these great people’sneeds.As time went on, I fell in

love with this great part of theworld. The long drive into townbecame shorter and shorter andI looked forward daily to mylong food service shifts. I learned the grueling culi-

nary underbelly I committedmy career to can be enjoyed bymaking great friends and fullyimmersing myself in the culture. Chester Township had

taught me “life doesn’t have tobe that hard,” and the morefriends I made in this greatcommunity, I realized that theyare all one giant family. Even though dysfunctional

at times and never in agreement

on politics, they are people witha lot of heart and passion.I saw this town one hundred

percent unified when tragedystruck last February in ourbackyard — Chardon HighSchool.Everyone came together in

support with their hearts pour-ing out with kindness, care andgenerosity. I am so lucky andproud to have shared my experi-ences with all the great people Imet. My daughter was two months

old when Danny Boy’s opened,she had all her birthday partieshere, she took her first steps inthis restaurant; Chester andDanny Boy’s will always hold aspecial place in my heart.As circumstances changed

with the Danny Boy’s businessstructure or restructure I shouldsay, I find myself moving on andaway from here. This is not something I want-

ed to do or thought I’d be everbe doing, but at this point intime it is going to be what’s bestfor my family and my career.

It hurts my heart to spendthe last few days here thinkingthis was one of the best experi-ences of my life and I am verysad to see my little love affairwith this great town come to anend. As I move on, I want to be

certain and clear that a fewwords come across directly asthey should.To all my friends, you are

some of the finest people I’vehad the honor of meeting andknowing in my life; the mostreal human beings I’ve everencountered by far … there’snot too many of those left outthere, believe me. Thank you for taking me in,

accepting me, teaching me yourgreat philosophies and way oflife. I am a better person because

of you all. Chester … a class act. Cheers!

Marc HabboucheDanny Boy’s Restaurant

Superintendent GeoffPalmer said that night he was“cautiously optimistic” that theissue will pass once all the bal-lots, including remaining absen-tees and provisionals, are count-ed.“I think people worked hard

on our campaign to get theword out and when people indi-cated they wanted to see a con-crete plan, our board made aconcerted effort to put onetogether,” Palmer said. “I think

that made the difference.” The additional five-year levy

will raise $1.75 million annuallyand cost homeowners $84 peryear per $100,000 property val-uation, according to the GeaugaCounty Auditor’s Office.It will pay for a five-year

roof replacement plan forWestwood and Lindsey elemen-taries, the middle school and thehigh school.At an Oct. 16 informational

meeting, Palmer and school offi-cials said that more than 70 per-cent of the buildings’ roofs were15 years old or older, and many

of them have leaking problemsthat have been patched manytimes.Each roof costs between $1

million and $2 million dollars toreplace. Officials said that flat roofs

do not hold up well inNortheast Ohio weather, butreplacing them with pitchedroofs is next to impossiblebecause most HVAC systemsare located on the flat roofs.Palmer said Tuesday night,

“We appreciate the support thepeople gave us.”

Nov. 14-19: OperationChristmasFill shoe box gifts with toys,

school supplies and hygieneitems for needy children over-seas during the collection week. Anyone can drop off a

packed shoe box at ChristPresbyterian Church, 12419Chillicothe Road, ChesterTownship. Shoe box gifts will be hand-

delivered to hurting children in100 countries around the world.Site will be open Nov. 14,

5:30-8 p.m.; Nov. 15, 2-4 p.m.;Nov. 16, 4-7 p.m.; Nov. 17, 11 a.m.to 1 p.m.; Nov. 18, 6-8 p.m. andNov. 19, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Nov. 17: Coping withChange and Loss10 a.m. to NoonFacing change and loss dur-

ing the holiday season can be

very difficult. When a loved onehas died, a job has been lost, arelationship has ended or anynumber of life’s other changingcircumstances, the Thanksgivingand Christmas season may fillone with a sense of dread. Explore ways to transform

sad and difficult experiencesinto a new awareness of God’spresence. Held at Mayfield United

Methodist Church, 7747Mayfield Road, Chester Twp. Refreshements available. Registration required by

Nov. 15. Call Betsy Virnelson,

440.729-4006, ext. 106 to regis-ter or for more inform-ation.

Nov. 17: ChesterlandFloral Open House10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Join for an open house at

the new location of ChesterlandFloral, 12650 West GeaugaPlaza.Raffle for a Thanksgiving

centerpiece and free carnationavailable.Everyone is welcome.“Name of the Week” reward

to continue soon. Santa’s mailbox available,

kids may drop off letter’s toSanta before Dec. 15. A special thanks to every-

one for supporting in the move.Call 440-729-8989 for more

information.

Nov. 24: Chili Cook Off1-5 p.m.Join Chesterland Eagles for

a Chili cook off, held atCallam’s Restaurant, 8491Mayfield Road, ChesterTownship.Entry fee of $15, cash prizes

for best chili. Contestants must supply

own crock pot or chaffer andserving utensils. Chili must be atCallam’s by 12:30 p.m.50/50 and Chinese raffle

available. $2 donation to sample all

chili entries. Proceeds benefit Chester-

land Eagles.

Kiwanis Christmas TreeSaleThe West Geauga Kiwanis

Chesterland Christmas TreeSale starts 9 a.m. Nov. 23 atChester Square Plaza.Dennis Rupp, Christmas

Tree Chairman, has selectedlocally grown Scots Pine, FraserFir and Blue Spruce, some asmuch as ten feet tall.All profits are donated back

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Rescue Explorer Post 2232 islooking for new members. Members must have gradu-

ated eighth grade and live in theWest Geauga school district. Members participate in

training with crew, do ridealongs on the trucks and aidwith emergency situations. Meetings held 5:30 p.m.

Monday evenings at theChester Township FireDepartment, 8552 ParksideDrive. Call Post Advisor, Tom

Sipos, 440-729-9951, for moreinformation.

WG Spirit ShopVisit the new location of the

WG Holiday Spirit Shop at theDrug Mart Plaza in ChesterTownship. Clothing, decals and acces-

sories available. Shop is currently open 5-8 p.m.

Monday through Thursday,closed Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Saturday.Black Friday specials will be

from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. includingdeals, prize giveaways and per-formance from the marchingband. Call Linda Vetturini, 440-

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New Construction RealEstate Appraisal Geauga County Auditor

Frank J. Gliha would like tonotify the public that the audi-tor’s appraisers will be workingthroughout Geauga Countyover the next several months. Appraisers are updating

property records for propertiesengaged in new construction orremodeling during 2012. Appraisers will be in person-

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Members from Businesses Supporting West Geauga provided breakfast for WG staff for ProfessionalDevelopment Day. All food was provided by local businesses. Members present included Anthony Anderson,Merrill Lynch; Maureen Mooney, Chesterland News; Joshua Saxon, Ruscher Insurance; Kathy Fadorsen, Arabica;Lisa Thoreson, Howard Hanna; Palma Hill, Palma’s Hair Design; Allyn McNaughton, Edward Jones; and TomBasista, West Geauga Plaza.

Anthony Anderson, of Merrill Lynch and secretary of BusinessesSupporting West Geauga, presented information to teachers from thehigh school and middle school about the organization and its goals for theschool system and community.

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Listed are public meetingsand executive sessions inChester, Munson and Russelltownships, and West GeaugaSchools in the coming week,unless otherwise noted. Thesemeeting notices are NOT legalnotices.

Chester Township: Nov. 21, 7

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meetings are held at the Town

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Munson Township: Nov. 15, 6:30

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public hearing on variance

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Dec. 1-2: Mrs. Claus VisitThe 1899 Thayer General

Store will be open when Mrs.Claus comes to town. Find Mrs. Claus sitting in her

rocker in front of the pot belly

stove ready to share stories,games, sugar cookies and hotchocolate. Hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Dec. 1 and noon to 3 p.m. Dec.2.Free admission.A gift shop and bake sale

available in the back room ofthe vintage store. Tour the store, meet Santa’s

special lady and step back intime for a relaxed visit.

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Following is a list of realestate transfers for the weekending Nov. 2, provided as apublic service by the GeaugaCounty Auditor’s Office.Transfers may involve the sale ofland only.

CHESTER TOWNSHIP

Cynthia J. and DennisBrunkus, 7705 Cedar Road, toRobert L. Jr. and Ariana M.

Ross, $62,000.William M. Jr. and

Katherine Laditka, 8291 CedarRoad, to Barbara PattersonArmington, $235,000.Earl L. and Jean A. Coon,

9032 Sherman Road, to MichaelD. and Jeanne A. Wiemer,$290,500.Earl L. and Jean A. Coon,

Sherman Road, to Michael D.and Jeanne A. Wiemer, $8,000.

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Wounded Veterans,” which is acharity dedicated to helpingwounded service men andwomen.“iPods for Wounded

Veterans” provides iPods, iPads,eReaders and other materials toimprove the quality of life forour wounded veterans. The collected items will be

donated in December to recov-ering military members at selectmilitary hospitals around thecountry.Supporters can also donate

iTunes gift cards or make afinancial contribution for “iPodsfor Wounded Veterans” to pur-chase the electronics directly. Donations can be dropped

off from 8-6 p.m. Mondaythrough Friday or 9 a.m. tonoon Saturday throughoutNovember at 537 Water St.,

Chardon or 410 EastWashington Street, ChagrinFalls. Visit www.ipodsforwounded

veterans.org for more details.

Seeking “Keeper of theCane”The Chesterland Historical

Foundation/Village is searchingfor the next “Keeper of theCane.”Eighty years ago, the tradi-

tion honoring the eldest residentof Chester Township beganwhen nieces Blanche Page andRuby Petersen, of SiphaPatterson, presented their auntwith a special cane on her 90thbirthday. After her death, the cane

was passed on to the next eldestresident. The Petersen family contin-

ued sponsoring the passing ofthe cane for almost 60 yearsuntil the Chesterland HistoricalVillage accepted responsibilityin 1985.There have been 20 “keepers,”

most recently, Clarence Heck-man. The Historical Foundation

will host a formal reception forthe recipient. Reception is open to com-

munity, family and friends. Nominations must be sub-

mitted with full consent of theperson nominated, but cannotbe a self nomination. Nominee must be 85 years of

age or older and be a 25-year(continuous) resident of ChesterTownship at time of nomination. Send nominations including

nominee’s name, address, phone,birth date and years in ChesterTownship. Also include submit-ter’s name, address and phone. Nominations may be sent to

Chesterland Historical Foun-dation, P.O. Box 513, ChesterTownship, Ohio, 44026.Deadline is March 1. Chairwoman of the Keeper

of the Cane Committee is foun-dation member Phyllis Koach.Call Judith Schwed, 440-729-7768, for more information.


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Nov. 15: After Prom 7 p.m. West Geauga High School

After Prom Committee willhold a meeting at West GeaugaHigh School, Room 104, 13401Chillicothe Road. All parents of West Geauga

seniors are invited to participatein making After Prom 2013 thebest ever for the senior class. Every bit of help is appreci-

ated and important to the suc-cess of this event.

2013 Stem Fair The West Geauga Kiwanis

Club is currently preparing forthe 2013 Stem Fair (Science/Technology/Engineering/Math)scheduled for Feb. 2.Students from West Geauga

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Lindsey Benedict, daughterof Lisa and Scott Benedict ofChester Township, recently per-formed in The University ofFindlay’s Marching Oiler Brassindoor concert.Selections from the band’s

pregame show, “80’s Dance Show,”“Superhero Show” and “2012Senior Show” were performed.

At UF, Benedict participatesin marching band and is a juniorpharmacy major.

Jessica Herman, daughter ofCarolyn and William German ofChester Township, a sophomorepre-veterinary medicine major,will portray Mrs. Gardiner andserve as a costume assistant forThe University of Findlay’s“Pride and Prejudice.” Performances will be held at

8 p.m. Nov. 7-9 and at 2 p.m.Nov. 10-11 in the Egner Centerfor the Performing Arts, PowellGrimm Theatre.Tickets available by calling

the UF Box Office at 419-434-5335.

Colin Ecker, son of Susanand Eric Ecker of ChesterTownship, recently performedin The University of Findlay’sMarching Oiler Brass indoorconcert.Selections from the band’s

pregame show, “80’s DanceShow,” “Superhero Show” and“2012 Senior Show” were per-formed.At UF, Ecker participates in

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Notre Dame Elementary School students celebrated All Saints Day on Nov. 1. After researching what the studentsfavorite saint is known for, third grade students dressed up as that favorite saint and processed in to Mass.Following Mass, the “saints” visited the Sisters of Notre Dame Health Care Center.

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Maple Town TuneTraders Jam SessionNov.15, 7-9 p.m.The West Woods Nature CenterSingers and musicians: Share

songs and tunes in all genreseach 4th Thursday.Acoustic and gently amplified

instruments and vocals.Snacks to share welcome.Host Dan Best offers every-

one in attendance the round-robin opportunity to sing orplay to the accompaniment ofothers, making this format lessformal than an open mic per-formance venue.

Timbertots: Crayons andCrittersNov. 17, 1-2 p.m.The West Woods Nature CenterPreschoolers explore the

"Geauga's Kids: Young at Art"nature-themed artwork byGeauga county elementaryschool students, then createsome masterpieces to takehome and to be included in agroup project to be entered inthe Park District's upcoming"discARTed" exhibit.Program designed for ages

three to five with adult.Registration required.

Living History: John MuirNov. 18, 1:30-3 p.m.The West Woods Nature CenterEncore performance.Travel back in time to meet

the famous naturalist John Muiras he recalls some of his morememorable "hands-on" experi-ences with nature.Followed by a short hike led

by Muir (aka Naturalist JohnKolar).

The Sky TonightPlanetarium ShowNov.18, 2-2:30 p.m.Open House, 1-7:30 p.m.Observatory ParkJoin every Sunday afternoon

during building open househours for a preview of what tolook for in the sky this month.


To stir up holiday spirit in the community, the Chesterland Chamber of Commerce is holding it’s

Third Annual Chesterland Holiday Decorating Contest. The contest is open to any business

having a commercial address in Chesterland – stores, restaurants, insurance agencies, hair salons

. . . if you have a business exterior to decorate, you’re eligible.

Your decorations should be unveiled on Friday, November 23, 2012, to coincide with the

Christmas Tree Lighting on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at the Gazebo sponsored by

Chesterland Rotary. The contest will be publicized in local newspapers and with window

posters.

Decorating categories are: Traditional Holiday Spirit, Most Whimsical, Most Original, and

Most Creative. The prizes? Accolades, publicity and the joy of helping to promote businesses

and holiday spirit in Chesterland. Winners will also receive a Certificate to proudly display in

their business.

To participate, please complete the following form and e-mail to: [email protected] or drop off

the completed form to The Miniature Cellar & Arabica Coffee House (both located in the West

Geauga Plaza), or the Chesterland Chamber of Commerce, 8228 Mayfield Road, Suite 4B.

CHESTERLAND HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST Judging will be done by the residents and businesses. Official ballots will be printed in the

November 29th

issue of the Chesterland News. Original and copied ballots will be accepted.

Completed ballots can be mailed or dropped off at the Chesterland Chamber of Commerce

(8228 Mayfield Road, Suite 4B, Chesterland, OH 44026), The Miniature Cellar, or Arabica of

Chesterland. Deadline for receipt of ballots is December 31st. Winners will be announced on

January 9th.

___ Yes, count us in. Our business will be decorated for judging.

___We will be decorating our business, but do not want to be included on the ballot.

Business Name: ________________________________________________________________

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Address: ______________________________________________________________________

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West Geauga Middle School Girl Scouts troop leader Erin Martin andmember Christina Becker help pack boxes for the USO, to be shipped intime for the holidays. The troop shopped on their own and assembledcommunity donations. The effort was initiated by high school troop leaderLinda Pintabona, who identified local servicemen overseas and worked tocollect the items they requested.

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GEAUGA PARK D I STR I C TAll programs are wheelchair/stroller accessible unless otherwise

noted.For more information on these programs or to register, call the

Geauga Park District at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.

GPD Post Election UpdateGeauga County Issue 28

passed on Nov. 6, by a margin of55 percent to 45 percent. The Geauga Park District

should be very grateful that itslavish campaign paid off in theend.What is noteworthy about

this experience for the elec-torate, GPD commissioners, andGPD employees is that it hasprovided a wondrous opportuni-ty for everyone to grow andlearn. We trust that the electorate

has had plenty of time to exam-ine the real issues and the confu-sion of language and syntax asthey examine other issues thatwill come down the pike. We honestly believe that

Geauga Park employees havecome to understand that thiscounty, as well as this nation, isdeeply divided about spendingunnecessary funds that have the

potential to create a privilegedclass on the backs of the voters.Most importantly, we are

sure that the Geauga Park com-missioners have had the lightbulb grow bright as they exam-ine the importance of trust, cred-ibility and answerability to thevoters. They have temporarily won

their most fervent current wish— continued funding through2019. With this vote, however,

comes the responsibility ofmaintaining transparency andthe willingness to be under themicroscope. The Geauga Park District has

promised not to replace orrenew a financial issue in 2013.We look forward to their com-mitment to this promise. We are certain that there will

be requests for more funding asother Geauga Park levies expire

before 2019, so integrity, honor,accountability and transparencybecome the highest priorities. Therefore, please know,

Geauga Park District, that youhave awakened a new segmentof Geauga voters who aredelighted to help you maintainyour integrity, credibility andtransparency by monitoring yourfiscal activities on a continualbasis. We are delighted to help you

understand that “Promises Made(must be) Promises Kept.” We are exhilarated by this

opportunity to improve andgrow, as we know that you are.We look forward to “the ride”with you.

Diane JonesAuburn Township

Freedom of SpeechAs Americans, we have a

constitutional right to expressour opinions. This right to free-dom of speech allows individualsto express themselves, except inChester Township, Ohio. When political signs are dis-

played for one candidate orparty, then all candidates andparties have the same right todisplay signs on the public prop-erty, except in Chester Township.The Obama signs that were

placed at different times along-side Mayfield Road prior toelection day, were removedshortly afterwards.Apparently, some Chester

residents are unaware that it isunlawful to deface, vandalize,tamper with, or remove lawfullyplaced political campaign signsprior to the election without thepermission of the candidate orparty.This morning, on my way

into the building at Patterson’sto vote, I witnessed a group ofresidents discussing the cam-paign signage in Chester. One of the male participants

shared that he had removed anumber of Obama signs andwould continue to do so if neces-sary.

Someone else said thereshould only be Romney signs.They apparently do not knowthat if you knowingly or inten-tionally exert unauthorized con-trol over property of anotherperson, you commit criminalconversion. They must not believe in

freedom of speech. We havebrave Americans fighting to pro-tect us in different countries allover the world and cowards,under the cover of night, stealingsigns, right here in Chester.

Ann GelehrterChester Township

Gratitude For SupportThank you to the citizens of

West Geauga Schools. The board of education,

administration, teachers andstaff of West Geauga Schoolsthank you for your support ofour schools. We are optimistic that when

the final provisional and absen-tee ballots are counted later thismonth, the 5-year permanentimprovement levy, which will notraise taxes, will be passed. In January, part of your tax

bill will decrease by approxi-mately one-quarter of a millsince the district has paid off thebonds from our 1994 buildingproject five years early. Many people made this

daunting task much easier bycontributing money to financethe printings and mailings,endorsing the levy in advertise-ments, providing information atcommunity meetings and events,designing literature, allowing usto put signs in their yard and byurging friends and neighbors tosupport the levy. On behalf of the levy steer-

ing committee: Bill Beers, BeckyFinnick, Diane Gasdick, SallyGilmore, Megan Petronsky andMichelle Tullai: Thank you.

Geoff PalmerWest Geauga Schools Superintendant

WG Grad BasketballCareer SuccessKatie Montague Malone,

1995 graduate of West Geauga,was recently inducted to theCollege of Wooster Hall ofFame. For many players, scoring 20

or more points in a game is acareer highlight, but KatieMontague made the feat lookeasy, producing 30 such gamesduring her outstanding run withWooster’s women’s basketballteam en route to 1.610 career

points, the most in the programs48-year history. In her collegiate debut, the

5’11” forward scored a game-high 16 points. Montague averaged 13.0

points, including a league-best78.2 free throw percentage and5.0 rebounds on her way toNorth Coast AthleticConference Newcomer-of-the-Year and second-team-all-NCAC honors. As a sophomore, Montague

ranked third in the league scor-ing (15.8 ppg) and increased herrebounding to earn a spot onthe All-NCAC First team. Montague kicked off the

1997-98 season by reaching the20-point mark in nine of theteams first 11 games, highlight-ed by a 38-point explosion againKenyon College — the mostpoints in a single game in teamhistory. She also went 15-for-15from the free throw line thatnight, which remains a NCACrecord. At year’s end, Montague has

surpassed several of the pro-

gram’s single-season marks,including points (21.5 ppg) andfree throws made (128). Shebecame the first and remainsthe only Wooster women’s bas-ketball player to garner a spoton the D3hoops.com All-American Team and selected asNCAC Player of the Year. In the process, she took over

as the program’s all-time lead-ing scorer with 1,283 points,with the senior season still togo.As a senior, Montague

paced the Scots with 13.6 pointsper game and was named all-conference, once again becom-ing one of only two players inteam history to be a four-time-all-NCAC selection. The communication sciences

and disorders major graduatedfrom Wooster. She earned amaster’s degree in speech thera-py from the University ofAkron, and is now a nationallyrecognized speech and languagepathologist. Montague spends most of

her time working with children

who are deaf or hard of hearing,and is one of just 10 licensedAuditory-Verbal Therapists inOhio. Montague married fellow

1999 Wooster alum SeanMalone and currently resides inShaker Heights with their chil-dren; Quinn and Ronan, and athird child is expected in April.


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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Oct. 26 thru Nov. 7

RULES OF TURN

Officers responded to theintersection of Chillicothe andSperry roads for a tractor trailerstuck in a ditch and also strucka stop sign. The truck had to betowed out of the ditch andODOT arrived to fix the stopsign. The driver was cited forrules of turns in an intersectionand officers cleared the scenewith no further incident.

PROPERTY DAMAGE

Officers responded to a resi-dence on Caves Road for abrick that was thrown through awindow of a rental unit. Officerswere let in by the tenant andafter searching the apartmentadvised that none of his person-al items were missing. Officersspoke with another tenant whodid not hear anything but alsosaw the broken window andalerted the property owner.Officers took pictures of the

damage and the tenant wasadvised to contact the policedepartment if any items cameup missing. Officers cleared thescene without further incident.

INTOXICATED PEDESTRIAN

Officers patrolling the areaof Mayfield and Caves roadsobserved a male wearing allblack and staggering in eastbound lanes. While speakingwith the male, it appeared hewas intoxicated and was fromhis residence to another loca-tion. Officers issued the male acitation for being an intoxicatedpedestrian and was taken to hisresidence.

INVALID LICENSEOfficers conducted a traffic

stop on Sperry Road near theRussell Township border. Thedriver is cited for not having avalid driver’s license and thevehicle was towed from thescene.

CAR ACCIDENT

Officers responded to athree car damage accident atthe intersection of Mayfield andCaves roads. One vehicle had tobe towed from the scene due todamage. The initial driver wascited for failure to yield at flash-ing red light.

Officers respond to a twocar injury accident atChillicothe Road and Cedar.Both vehicles were towed fromthe scene and the driver of unittwo was transported to HillcrestHospital. The driver of the firstunit was cited for failure toyield at a right of way.


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Nov. 15: AquilegiaGarden Club10:30 a.m.Members of Aquilegia

Garden Club will meet at ChristPresbyterian Church, 12419

Chillicothe Road, Chester Twp. Participate in a Holiday

Greens Workshop with MaggieFusco.Members have choice of

making a swag, wreath or cen-terpiece to take home. Join for a luncheon hosted

by Elfreida Hoffman and hercommittee after workshop.

Dec. 1: TabletopChristmas Tree9 a.m. to NoonJoin Master Gardener

Phyllis Mihalik in this class andcreate a tabletop Christmas tree

made from nature's bounty. Learn how to use profes-

sional floral materials and pre-pare dried materials from thegarden, then make a table topChristmas tree complete withdecorations. Bring a friend.All materials and light

refreshments provided. $35 fee. Make check payable

to OSU Extension and mail toP.O. Box 387, Burton, OH 44021. Held at Geauga County

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Dec. 16: Mark SchultzConcert7 p.m.Join Word of Grace Church,

9021 Mayfield Road, ChesterTownsh ip a s Chr i s t i ansinger and songwriter Mark

Schultz performs. Luminate, Kerrie Roberts

and Karyn Williams will alsoperform on the “What Do YouGive A King?” Christmas tour. General admission $15,

Artist Circle $25, and VIP $100

which includes a front row seatand meet and greet before theconcert. Tickets can be purchased by

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Physical Therapy Month and aspart of the nationwide celeb-ration, Cardinal PhysicalTherapy was a proud supporterof the American PhysicalTherapy Association’s (APTA)“Fit After 50 Move Forward”campaign. The "Fit After 50" campaign

is aimed at educating those 50and older about the importantrole that physical therapists canplay in terms of maintaininghealth and wellness and theimportance of staying fit, activeand mobile.To support the campaign,

Cardinal Physical Therapyasked for nominations of localcommunity members whoexemplified what it means to be“Fit After 50".

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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.

Healthy County HealthySeniorSet a goal for the month of

November. When goal is accomplished,

fill out form and bring it to thecenter to be entered into themonthly drawing.

Activity for the BodyWii bowling will be set up at

the center to play daily. Prizeawarded to highest game score.

Pottery ClassesPottery classes available

every Tuesday with instructorBeth Carpenter. Call Beth, 216-534-2121, for more information.

Exercise ClassesArthritis Exercise Class –

Monday, Wednesday, 10 a.m.Intermediate Class – Monday,

Wednesday, 9 a.m. Floor Exercise – Tuesday,

Thursday, 9 a.m.Strength, Weight Training –

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 10a.m.Floor Yoga –Tuesday, 2 p.m.Chair Yoga – Tuesday, 2:30

p.m.Line Dancing – Monday, 11

a.m.

Pillow Case Dresses1 p.m.Held every Thursday in

November. Make dresses for little girls

in Africa. Learn to sew, cut out or add

ribbon.No experience necessary. Bright and colorful pillow

cases needed.

Stained Glass ClassHeld every Wednesday and

Friday in November. Beginners welcome. Creative a nativity or holi-

day stained glass item.

Nov. 14: CookieBouquet’s forThanksgivingThis is a two-week class with

two hours of class time eachweek.

Nov. 14: St. Anselm’sSchool ChildrenJoin us for this intergenera-

tional event. School children arrive at 11

a.m. and stay through lunch.

Nov. 15: MemoryScreenings UH Geauga Medical Center

staff will be conducting memoryscreenings. Get baseline information by

calling for an appointment.

Nov. 15: Activity for theMind11 a.m.Participate in brain chal-

lenge games.

Nov. 29: Nativity Scenesin KirtlandJoin to carpool to the ninth

annual nativity exhibit whichfeatures hundred of nativity setsfrom all over the world. Lunch immediately follow-

ing at Dino’s.

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The Geauga West Library islocated at 13455 ChillicotheRoad. For more information onthese programs or to register, call440-729-4250 or register inperson.

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Puppets with PizazzNov. 15, 7 p.m.Professional puppeteer

Nancy Sander will be perform-ing "Jack and the Beanstalk". Come and see all the pup-

pets, one is even 12 feet tall. Registration required.

Holiday Hoe-Down Dec. 10-13Registration required. There will be glitzsy crafts

and festive books, all to cele-brate the holidays of December. Age group specific times are

as follows:

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.Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. or 2 p.m

TrailblazersGrades kindergarten thro-

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

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Music, Trains in theLibraryDec. 2, 2-4 p.m.All are invited to browse the

library to the sounds of holidaymusic and watch the model

trains circle the children’s area. There will also be a drop-in

craft for children to make andtake.Registration not necessary.

GATES M I L LSL I BRARY

Gates Mills Library islocated at 1491 Chagrin RiverRoad. For more information onthese programs or to register, call440-423-4808, or register inperson.

The Library will close at 5:30p.m. Nov. 21 and all be closedNov. 22 in celebration ofThanksgiving Day.

Regular hours resume onNov. 23.

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Family Storytime Wednesdays, 10 a.m.Join for a program of

rhymes, songs, fingerplays andstories for children not yet inkindergarten. Registration not necessary.

Baby & Me/ToddlerStorytime Thursdays, 10 a.m.Join for a program of

rhymes, songs, fingerplays, andbooks for babies from birththrough 35 months old andcaregivers. Registration not necessary.


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Michelle Brinager(Shulman)

Michelle D. Brinager(Shulman), 58, of ChesterTownship, passed away peace-fully Oct.19, 2012 at HillcrestHospital in after a courageousbattle with colon cancer. Born on April 17, 1954 in

Detroit, Mich., Michelle movedto Pepper Pike in 1964. Shelater moved to La Jolla, Calif.for six years before movingback to Ohio to become abookkeeper for the family busi-ness. For the past 26 years,

Michelle had raised her twochildren in her ChesterTownship home. Michelle was an avid gar-

dener. Every day of summer,one could find her outside cut-ting the grass, planting flowersor tending to the vegetable gar-den. The sunshine wasMichelle's peace of mind. During each sports season,

one could find her sitting infront of the television catching agame. Michelle had a passionfor Cleveland sports, somethingdeeply shared with her son. Shewould always take him to cardshows, wait in long lines forautographs and plan trips toCooperstown, N.Y.Michelle also loved music.

She was always going to con-certs, especially with her daugh-ter. Their cheap thrill was get-ting the best seats and meeting

the bands after the show. Michelle is survived by her

children, Shawn (Nichole) andKatie; grandchildren, Rachel,Breawna and Brevin; sister,Colleen; uncle, Willie (Connie);nephew, Bernie; nieces, Brandy(Dana), Ashley (Scott) andMadison; cousins, Joey, Kevin,Eddie (Kim), Julie (Stacey),Jeffrey, Mary and their children;great-niece, Taylor; and a hand-ful of best friends. Michelle was preceded in

death by her parents Theresaand Bernie Shulman; uncle andaunt, Joe and Isabelle Forest;grandparents Albina andEdmond Forest; and cousinDavid Forest.Visitation was held Oct. 26,

at Gattozzi and Son FuneralHome, 12524 Chillicothe Road,Chester Township.In lieu of flowers, donations

can be made to Geauga CountyHumane Society's RescueVillage, 15463 Chillicothe Road,Russell Township, OH 44072.

James T. Flaherty

James T. Flaherty, 84, hus-band, father, grandfather, uncle,brother, teacher, author, andpioneer in law and education, ofMentor, died at home surround-ed by family on Nov. 6, 2012. He earned his law degree

from Boston College and joinedthe law faculty of Cleveland-Marshall in 1966.

At that time, it was a privatelaw school affiliated withBaldwin-Wallace College. Soonthereafter, this relationship wasterminated, putting C-M’s lawschool’s existence in jeopardy. Professor Flaherty was

appointed bursar and assistantdean and was charged with thetask of making the law schoolwas financially solvent andworking to merge it withCleveland State University. He did so in a two-year peri-

od. Flaherty originated several

programs during his tenure,including the first use in thecountry of the Federal WorkStudy Program for a law school,implementing the first minorityadmissions affirmative actionprogram and the first women’saffirmative action program, toname just a few. He also created several

innovative courses during histenure. Flaherty played a signifi-cant role on key Grievance andEthics committees of the localbar, served on county arbitra-tion panels, and for severalyears, was the director ofCleveland-Marshall’s CLE pro-gram. He was awarded the rank of

Emeritus on June 23, 1999.Flaherty is survived by his

six children, Richard, Robert(Cindy), Ann (Jeff Cronauer),Jane (Loren Sonkin), Steve(Kate) and Lisa (MichaelLiggett), 17 grandchildren, sisterBetty Farraher, and 11 niecesand nephews. His wife Alice,infant son James, and his broth-ers Joseph Leo and John KevinFlaherty preceded him in death. A funeral was held Nov.12,

2012 at St. John VianneyCatholic Church in Mentor. Friends and family were

received at the Radisson Hotelin Eastlake.


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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, tow-ing and transporting. Usedparts and tires for sale. Call440-321-1469 or 440-321-1467.

1981 El Camino - NorthCarolina car. Will take pay-ments or cash offer, $3500.For details call 440-313-1621.

1969 Ford F350 dump truckwith boom and electric winch.North Carolina truck. Willtake payments or cash offer,$4800. 440-313-1621.

HELP WANTEDDo you have the heart of acaregiver? We are lookingfor caring & dependable indi-viduals to provide in-homecare to the elderly. Geaugaand eastern Cuyahoga coun-ty. $10 - 412/hr. ExperiencedSTNA a plus. Rewarding/flexible job. Overnight, week-end and 24 shifts available.440-337-4755 or apply atwww.cherishedagency.com.

Snowplow drivers and fallclean up needed, for Kirtland,Chesterland and Russell. 440-729-3779.

Responsible driver needed todeliver the Chesterland Newson Wednesdays. Must havevalid drivers license andproof of insurance. Apply inperson at the ChesterlandNews, 8389 Mayfield Road,Chesterland.

Driving Instructor - in carand classroom teacher. Geaugaand lake County. Will train,clean background and driv-ing record, 15-40 hours. Paystarts at $10.25. 440-729-4360.

FOR RENTKirtland on Rt.6, just west of306. Ideal space available forlease. Warehouse, offices andany type of service shops. Call440-283-9191 or 440-313-1611.

Chesterland: 2 bedroom ranch,1 1/2 baths, cathedral beamedceiling in living room withdining area, eat-in kitchen,laundry room, family room,one-car heated attachedgarage, on 6 wooded acres. 5minutes to Chesterland. $735month. 440-688-4094.

For Lease: Fully furnished720 square feet of office spacecurrently available onMayfield Road. Park at yourdoor, private restroom. CallMike for more details 216-581-8091.

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Wanted: Grandma’s costume

jewelry, compacts, perfume,

linens, knickknacks. Grandpa’s

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fishing lures. Also buying

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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.

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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.

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216-789-4303or

440-285-0757

SNOWPLOWING

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

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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

•••• CLASSIFIED AD DEALINE IS NOON FRIDAY ••••

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

Senior Discount

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LM Services

LICENSED • BONDED • INSURED

Servicing All Brandsof Equipment and

Steam, Hot Water Boilers

HEATING • COOLINGPLUMBING

LOU MONACO440-729-2102

State License#27545

Established 1989

Moreland Hills Estate Sale38109 Berkeley Lane

Very eclectic home filled with a variety of goodies.

Marx tin litho train set in box, Dunwell metal food truck,library table, lots of sterling and silverplate, retro Blenkoglass collection, English and Haviland china sets, Beleek,cups and saucers, couches, chairs, tables, desks, barware,barrister’s 2 pc. bookcase, Poole piano, Danish moderndining room table and 6 chairs, old and new Christmas items,antique and other double beds, file cabinets, and LOTS OFOTHER FUN STUFF. No Numbers given.

440-840-3226 • Kathy Willis - Estate Liquidator • 440-729-2790

Fri, Nov. 16th & Sat., 17th10-5:00(off Chagrin Blvd.)

GARAGE SALE

SpringSpring

Cleaning?Cleaning?Your junk is

someone’s treasure!

Call (440) 729-7667Call (440) 729-7667

for rates and information.

chesterland news november 14th, 2012

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