This regular trustee meeting began with a presentation by Don Rice of the Metzenbaum Center, providing information about the services they offer and the wide range of people (ages and abilities) that they serve.
Next, the board went into an executive session concerning union negotiations and employee compensation. Upon returning to public session, the room was full of friends, family, firefighters and supporters of Andy Nagy as he was sworn in as chief of Chester Fire Rescue. Nagy, who began his career as a cadet, has come full circle in his career. Lt. Scalese praised Nagy, commenting about his leadership and support when Scalese first joined the fire service and how he benefited from Nagy’s mentorship.
Next, a few residents spoke about their concerns regarding potentially re-zoning a residential parcel of township-owned land known as Parkside Park. It was explained that the property is zoned residential and it was merely a proposed change to the zoning map. This parcel was deeded to the township in 1811 to always and forever be used as “public parade grounds.” The use of Parkside Park has been, is and always will be consistent with the deed restrictions.
In Road Department business, there was discussion about getting crack sealing pricing for township roads from the contractor that will be selected by the Geauga County Engineer to do county roads. The board approved GCE plans for improvement to Pinewood Trail and Woodlands Trail. This work will be publicly bid and completed this season, and $10,000 was also approved for Osborn Engi-
Science
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Matilda Tumada shared her project, “Development of Antimicrobial Soap Formulated with Rambutan Extract and its Impact on Bacterial Growth.” She earned second place in Chemistry and received multiple special awards from the American Chemical Society - Cleveland Section, Cleveland Clinic - Lerner Research Institute and the William R. Sweet Award for Chemistry.
Robert Vash took third place in Engineering and was recognized by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers - Cleveland Section for his project, “Presentation of an Alternative Lock Design.”
Both students were recently recognized at the West Geauga Board of Education meeting.
neering to assist with design specifications for repair of the salt dome (deteriorating concrete walls) and $45,000 was approved for Watts Excavating to assist the township with various pipe installations throughout the town.
A letter was approved requesting the GCE to identify the road right-of-way along the south side from 7505 Sherman Road to Hawken School. There are a significant number of dead pine trees that the township is evaluating for removal (reduce road hazards and likelihood of striking a power line). The township also approved a resolution for winter salt through ODOT in the amount of 4,000 tons +/-10%.
The board received from the Chester Zoning Commission and will advertise for a public hearing (May 15 at 7 p.m.) to consider amendments to our zoning resolution for side yard accessory buildings and permitting rooftop solar panels (see our website for more information).
Township Administrator Mark Purchase provided an update on the need to replace the aged treatment system for the township’s drinking water supply.
At the end of the public meeting, there was an executive session to consider compensation of public employee(s). No actions were taken coming out of that meeting and the public meeting was closed.
Memorial Day services will be at Chester Township Cemetery (Chillicothe Road) on May 26 at 10 a.m. We hope to see you there for this special event.
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Obituaries
Dorothy Rhoades Herrick
Dorothy Rhoades Herrick, a.k.a. Moo, Omie and Grandma, a 52-year resident of Chester Township, passed away at her home, on April 18, 2025. She was almost 99 years old.
Born on Aug. 3, 1926, Dorothy grew up in Euclid, attending all grades at Shore School. In 10th grade she met her soulmate and love of her life, Tom Herrick, and during their col lege years they married.
Early life was in Euclid, where Tom and Dot, both being very community minded, were involved with the Euclid Jaycees. Then came the move to South Euclid, where school PTAs, (including a Wild West Carnival where ponies were brought into the school gymnasium), American Field Service and high school athletics garnered their support.
her passions.
January 1973 brought them to the farm in Chesterland and they eventually became very active in the Chesterland Historical Foundation. One of her favorite roles there was as program director, whether she was hosting antique appraisals or inviting speakers to come, and she was even the gal to start what is now the annual event of a flea market on CHF grounds every August.
Dorothy was a lifelong antique collector and dealer and eventually started two estate liquidation businesses that were wildly successful and a great joy and huge focus in her life, for over 48 years. And she was always a crafter — with some of her projects actually turning out well! Genealogy was another of
The Herricks traveled often, whether mystery trips with family or overseas with friends. They were incredibly generous and shared a magnetic personality and terrific sense of humor. Dorothys mantra was "Let me live in a house by the side of the road and be a friend to man."
Dorothy is survived by her four children, Pamela (Dewey) Thomas, of Howell, Mich., Wendy (Paul) Nye, of Chesterland, Thomas Herrick Jr., of Chesterland, and William Herrick, of Newbury Township; five grandchildren, Peter (Jaimie) Nye, of Orange Village, Jeffrey (Abigail) Nye, of Cincinnati, and Kevin (Jenna) Nye, of Highland Heights, Helene Herrick, of Ft. Collins, Colo., and Shannon Herrick, of Woodstock, Vt.; five great-grandchildren, Allison and Iris Nye, Delilah and Herrick Nye, and Samantha Nye; and sister, Barbara Rhoades, of Twinsburg.
In addition, Tom and Dorothy were surrogate parents to some very special people: Helga, Kathie, Donna, Katy, Margaret, Dani, Duvy, Magic, Chrissie and Judy, not to mention extended family members.
Dorothy is preceded in death by Thomas G. Herrick, her beloved husband of 69 years.
The family wishes to express the most heartfelt thanks to The Hospice of the Western Reserve and especially our team leader, "Nurse Diane."
Any memorial donations can be made to the Chesterland Historical Foundation or The Hospice of the Western Reserve.
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Real Estate Transfers
Following is a list of area real estate transfers for the week ending April 25 and period April 28-May 1, 2025, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only.
CHESTER TOWNSHIP
Nola Louise Karr, 11430 Willow Hill Drive, to Lindsay Alise Brooks and Jerome Gregory Johnson II, $280,000. (1.51 acres)
Jeri L. Mismas, 12905 Cherry Lane, to Holly Jane Pederson (trustee), $335,000. (1.00 acres)
Janusz W. Ostrowski, Heath Road, to Janusz W. Ostrowski, $45,000. (17.90 acres)
Marko Bjelopera (trustee), 12090 Privacy Lane, to Nicholas A. and Elizabeth C. DiFranco, $500,000. (3.00 acres)
Janusz W. Ostrowski, Heath Road, to Babejohn D, Kwasniak and Laura A. Kwasniak, $225,000. (17.90 acres)
Jeri L. Mismas, 12905 Cherry Lane, to Holly Jane Pederson (trustee), $335,000. (1.00 acres)
Judith A. Harnett (TOD), 7210 Cedar Road, to Jennifer A. and Michael P. Garvey, $280,000. (2.37 acres)
James R. and Robert J. Secrest, 8280 Maple Drive, to Grandview Capital LLC, $165,000. (1.00 acres)
Amy and Alexander Battles, 8719 Mulberry Road, to PFF LLC, $375,000. (3.16 acres)
RUSSELL TOWNSHIP
Mark Skala, 15320 Chillicothe Road, to Wade Park Properties Ltd., $151,000. (4.43 acres)
Elliott B. Weiss and Janelle Rosen, 7520 Hunters Hollow Trail, to Paul M. and Angela M. Boland, $700,000. (5.00 acres)
Ronald E. (TOD) and Joan (TOD) Koeritzer, 7891 Thornapple Drive, to Joseph C. II and Alexa A. Mazzurco, $335,000. (1.54 acres)
Janice L. Duale (trustee), 14447 Caves Road, to Barbara Danko (TOD), $385,000. (2.05 acres)
Classifieds
AUTOS & PARTS
2002 Chevy Truck 4x4 Z71, runs, parts only, frame broke. $500. Text 440-313-1178.
BUYING CARS: $Cash$ Paid for cars, trucks, classic cars, tractors, garden tractors, construction equipment running or not, scrap, cleanups. 440-465-8795.
FOR RENT
Remodeling: 5BR, 2BA. Includes laundry room, rec room or 6th BR, basement, garage. Large closets, 2 are walk-in. No pets, No smoking. Huntsburg. 440-6365747.
Burton: 2 bedroom, 2 bath ranch condo, 2 car attached garage, laundry, AC. Energy efficient, private. No pets. No smoking. $1,600 per month includes snow plowing, lawn & trash. Senior discounts. 440-221-0649.
Auburn: 1BR apartment, includes laundry room and attached garage. No pets. No smoking. $950/mo. Call 440-221-0649.
FOR SALE
Large Boulders for landscaping. Inquire. 216-7897127.
Brand new 6-cube organizer with 4 cubes; $60. 3-pc coffee end table set, homemade rustic style; $160. 440-632-1415.
Two burial plots at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens with full package: 2 vaults, 2 caskets, dual memorial headstone; $7,400. 440-476-0706.
Electric Stove: GE Profile, slide-in. $100. 440-7299395 or 440-856-6131.
New white triple track Storm Windows: perfect for home & porch enclosures (7) 30-1/4x59-1/4 $95 each. George 440-336-5044.
Family Burial Plot for sale. All Souls Cemetery. Serene location in prime section. Section 16. 216-440-8743. Lake View Cemetery, 4 burial plots total (2 double lots): Cemetery Price $10,100 per dbl. Asking $8,000 each dbl. 440-729-0070.
Antique Dining Room Set for sale: Lifetime furniture. Table with leaf, 6 chairs, buffet, sideboard, China cabinet. Good condition. Call/text 440-223-9023. Mercury 200 outboard motor, needs coil, make offer. Stanley hydraulic jackhammer $300/OBO. 200cfm King dust collector, $300/OBO. 440-272-5736. Pampered Chef Multi Cooker: brand new, never used. Retails $229, will sell for $150. 440-632-0518. Engine Hoist: 2 ton. w/8-ton long ram cylinder. $250. 440-487-2955.
Golf Clubs, $200: Datrek Golf Bag, Taylor Made Big Bertha Driver, Adams Tight Lie #5, 3-4-5-6 King Cobra Bafflers, 1-7-8-9 Nicklas Irons, 60-degree Loft Callaway, Nickles Pitching Wedge, King Sand Wedge, Master Grip Putter, Range Scope. 352-466-6129.
Lawn Mower: like new, Cub Cadet Riding Mower LT, 42” cut, XT1 Endora series, w/manual, used approx 4 months, 91.8 hours on meter. $1,200. 440-338-3735.
5/15-5/17: 9a-4p, 11580 Rust Drive, Chesterland. Household items, home and holiday décor, misc tools, outdoor living. Much more! Don’t miss this sale!! Cash Only.
UNIQUE GARAGE SALES: Weekly April - Oct, 4 buildings, Thursday thru Saturday, 9am-5pm. $1 most items. 9098 Old State Rd, (Rt 608, Chardon). Something for everyone!
5/14-5/16: 8a-5p, 17121 Shed Road, Middlefield. New patio set, 2 new twin mattresses, lots of new items, households and Christmas, books, weight set.
5/9-5/10 10a-5p. 11526 Orchard Rd, Chardon. Decades of collecting for sale. Waterford, Goebel, antiques, crocks, Hummels, oil lamps, outdoor, housewares, furniture-large and small. Cash Only.
HELP WANTED
Yard Worker wanted for Spring, Summer, Fall. Starting at $16/hr, cash daily, more with experience, driver’s license preferred. 440-338-3563. Russell address.
Semi-feral cats need safe barn homes after elderly caretaker evicted during winter. They’ll be fixed & vaxxed before placement. 440-321-2485.
MISCELLANEOUS
FREE fact: “Jackson” started marijuana at 15. Later stole Amazon truck. Drove 100mph WRONG way on I90. Crashed. Killed a Dr.
REAL ESTATE
Homes & Land Wanted: any condition or situation! Fast, friendly, local. Serving Geauga and surrounding counties. Text or call Wayne at 330-269-9595.
Local Investor will pay fair cash price for homes or land in any condition. Fast closing. Call or text 440-3460161 today.
SERVICES
Don’t let all their hard work be wasted! SPED Teacher tutor for reading & writing this summer. $35 per hour. 440-636-2421.
Team R Painting: We are here to meet all your interior and exterior painting needs! Give Jaden a call at 330531-3870 for your free quote today!
Caregiver: will do in-home personal care, cleaning, light housework, laundry. Licensed with references. 440313-1804.
Ed’s Painting, Plastering & Power Washing: Quality Work. Reasonable Rates. Interior and Exterior. Call Ed today at 216-323-6744. Free Estimates!
Experienced Landscape Company looking for lawns for the 2025 season. Service Contract includes: cut, trim and blow. Call/text 440-883-9124 for estimate. Tall Oaks Landscaping LLC.
Albert’s Complete Tree Service: 45+yrs experience! Competent in all aspects of Arboriculture, Forestry and Land Clearing. Also, Firewood, Excavation and Sewer Work. Free Estimates. 440-687-5404.
