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Newbury Pushes to Continue Property Negotiations with WG

By Valerie S. Clause editor@karlovecmedia.com Several individuals from the Newbury Township community attended the Jan. 24 West Geauga Schools Board of Education meeting to express concerns about the future of the former Newbury school campus and the status of current discussions.

Bill Skomrock, a Newbury trustee, said he was disappointed

to read the two-page letter West Geauga sent to residents earlier this month and would like to see the two groups have open conversations about the property.

“My opinion right now is this a done deal where you’re not going to negotiate?” Skomrock said. “Can we sit down at a table face-to-face, eye-to-eye and talk in public about this? I’m not talking executive session – it’s really, it’s been every communication we’ve had is consid-

ered public knowledge and it’s really not, you can’t really hide under that executive session standard in the Ohio Revised Code.”

Skomrock said the trustees had been waiting on a response from the school board, but that did not happen, and instead, the school board issued the letter to the community explaining their frustrations about the lack of progress related See Newbury • Page 2

Wolverines Play Fast as Hot Streak Continues in Rout of Bison

By Alan Kornspan sports@karlovecmedia.com Although quite cold outside for the past month, West Geauga’s Wolverines girls basketball team is sizzling. Taking their eight-game winning streak on the road, the Wolverines traveled to Beachwood Jan. 26 to compete against the Bison.

Continuing their dominant performance, the Wolverines showcased a fast-paced offense and stellar outside shooting as they defeated the Bison, 79-23.

“Tonight obviously was a good one for us on the road, our ninth straight win,” said West Geauga Head Coach Brandon Stewart. “We knew they were going to come out ready to play. We just came out in the first quarter and set the tone and didn’t look back after that.

“We knew against that zone, if we could kind of penetrate in, get it in the paint, and kick the ball out, we were going to get some open shots. We trust all our shooters to take the open shots when we get

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Kindergarten, New Student Registration West Geauga Local Schools will begin kindergarten and new student registration for the 2022-23 school year begins on Feb. 15.

Registration will be completed online. Visit www.westg.org for more information.

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West Geauga’s Ashlyn Drayer defends in her team’s 79-23 win over Beachwood, the ninth straight win for the girls varsity basketball team.

The junior led the Wolverines with 19 points and had four steals, three rebounds and two assists.

them. They knocked them down tonight. Hopefully we can keep doing that.”

Setting the tone by getting to the basket and knocking down outside shots was Wolverines junior standout guard Ashlyn Drayer.

Drayer led the Wolverines with 19 points and had four steals, three rebounds and two assists. Also leading the Wolverines offensively were Alexa Hocevar (13 points), Grace Wolfe (11 points), Haley Ottman See Basketball • Page 5

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Town Crier State of Geauga

Feb. 4, 8-9:30 a.m.

Kent State Geauga, Geauga Growth Partnership and Leadership Geauga will present “State of Geauga” at the next Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) meeting.

Join the Zoom webinar to hear community leaders discuss workforce issues, how these issues have impacted their sector and opportunities that support and shape the workforce of the future.

To register, email info@geaugagrowth. com or call 440-564-1060.

Young Of Heart

Feb. 4, 11:30 a.m.

Geauga Young of Heart will meet at St. Anselm’s Parish Center in Chester Township. Bring a brown bag lunch. Dessert and coffee will be provided. There will be musical entertainment by Dan Malaney. Annual dues of $20 may be paid at the meeting.

If the West Geauga schools are closed because of weather, the meeting is canceled.

FGP Explorers Series

Feb. 5, 10:30 a.m.

Join Foundation for Geauga Parks to hike the Pioneer Bridle Trail in The West Woods, 9465 Kinsman Road, Russell Township.

Dress for the weather and choose suitable footwear, including, poles, crampons or other accessories. Snowshoes are available for loan from the nature center while supplies last.

Call 440-564-1048 for information.

Geauga Skywatchers

Feb. 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Join Skywatchers for “Godspeed John Glenn,” a virtual fact-filled, in-depth review of one of the country’s greatest heroes. Registration is required; visit www.GeaugaLibrary.libcal.

Entrepreneur Success Breakfast

Feb. 11, 7:30-9 a.m.

Join Geauga Growth Partnership for its Entrepreneur Success Breakfast at Elements Fitness, 8505 Mulberry Road in Chester Township. Lisa LaBanc, owner and operator of PSI Products Specialists and founder and creator of Elements Fitness Studios, shares her story of how the businesses started, being a female leader and entrepreneur and plans for the future. Free and open to the public.

To register, email info@geaugagrowth.com or call 440-564-1060.

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to the Newbury property.

“We, the Newbury Township trustees, had sent a proposal, counter-proposal, to this board back in the beginning of December,” Skomrock said. “Our attorney had talked to your attorney and the reply was that you were going to have a special meeting in December and reply to our proposal, hence, no reply.

Then the letter comes out. I was very displeased with the letter. Unfortunately, there were some things in there that were truth and some things were mistruths – and I’m disappointed.”

Tax Assistance Offered

Tax assistance will again be available to Geauga County seniors, 60 years of age and older, at the Geauga County Department on Aging, located at 470 Center Street, Building 2, Chardon.

The free service is available by appointment only, through April 8. Tax assistance will be available from Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) trained and certified personnel. Tax preparers will be using the electronic E-filing method.

The volunteers who help prepare taxes will need two forms of identification from each taxpayer who is receiving tax assistance. One of the forms of identification must be photo identification such as a passport, U.S. driver’s license, state identification card or military identification card. The second identification form can be an original or a copy of one’s social security card, ITIN card or letter, if applicable.

Do not discard the end of year Social Security statement as it indicates the benefits one has received.

Seniors will have the option to have their refund deposited directly into the bank account of their choice. Bring bank routing and account numbers to the appointment.

In addition, bring along tax forms, bank statements, receipts, end of year Social Security statement, W2s, 2020 tax return for comparison.

Tax appointments are limited. To schedule an appointment for tax assistance, call 440-279-2130.

Maple Leaf Hosts Day at Races

Feb. 20, noon Maple Leaf Community Residences will host A Day at the Race at St. Denis Golf Club, 11660 Kirtland Chardon Road, Chardon.

There will be food provided by A Taste of Excellence along with horse races, sideboards, 50/50 raffle, silent auction and door prizes. Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Tickets are $30 per person and are available online at MLCR.org.

Bloodmobile

Feb. 23, 2-7 p.m.

American Red Cross will host a blood drive at Mayfield Church, 7747 Mayfield Road, Chester Township. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health.

Skomrock said he was still hopeful the trustees and school board would continue discussions.

“I certainly would love to sit down with you folks and talk,” he said. “I hope we can get together.”

After the board meeting, Newbury trustees and the school board scheduled a special meeting for 7:30 p.m. Feb. 1 at the West Geauga Middle School during which they planned to adjourn into executive session to discuss the “purchase or sale of property.”

In related business during the Jan. 24 meeting, the school board voted to request a contract to review for the demolition of the Newbury High School building. Board member Bill Beers clarified this was not the order

Visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800733-2767.

Spring Tree Sale

Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is holding its spring tree sale.

The sale offers a streamlined selection of both bareroot seedlings and 1-3 gallon container trees and shrubs. Rain barrels are also available.

For more information, tree descriptions and to place orders, visit geaugaswcd.com.

Order deadline is April 1.

Orders are filled on a first-come, firstserved basis.

The tree sale pickup dates are April 22, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and April 23, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Geauga County Fairgrounds in Burton. Questions? Call 440-8341122. to actually demolish the building, but it is the next step toward that action.

Prior to demolition, the district will determine what items from the school can be retained and reused. They may also be able to sell some items as recycled building materials. The board entertained the idea of possibly holding a public auction, provided liability and logistics could be worked out.

Additionally, some in the community had expressed interest in seeing the school one last time prior to demolition, so the school board may consider some type of activity for former students to say “good-bye” to the school.

Board members also approved the third and final reading of a policy affecting changes to the age children may enter kindergarten and first grade. The cutoff dates for entry into both have changed from a Sept. 30 birthday date to an Aug. 1 date. The revised policy stipulates a student will now have to be 5

by Aug. 1 of the year they would be entering kindergarten, and 6 by Aug. 1 to enter first grade.

West Geauga High School Principal Ryan Patti shared that three seniors were named as commended scholars in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Noah Carty, Lauren Kercher and Ryan McGinnis achieved the honor.

“It’s an absolutely incredible honor,” said Patti. “What they have accomplished is extremely challenging. I’m so proud of them, their involvement in the school and in other activities. And I’m happy for them and their families.”

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Wolverines Come Back Against Lakeside

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West Geauga picked up a 73-66 home victory against Lakeside despite trailing the Dragons by 12 at halftime. The team started the week at 4-12. Here, West Geauga’s Travis Veleba (23) tries to steal the ball from Lakeside’s Ashton Wheelock (23) also defended by Jerry Kline-Ruminski (44).

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Community Meetings Listed are public meetings and executive sessions for the coming two-week period, unless otherwise noted. These meeting notices are NOT legal notices.

Chester Township: Feb. 2, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; Feb. 9, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees; Feb. 14, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals. All meetings are held at the Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.

Russell Township: Feb. 3, 2 p.m., Board of Trustees; Feb. 7, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; Feb. 17, 6 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at Russell Town Hall, 14890 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted. (NOTE: Trustees new meeting dates are first and third Thursdays.)

West Geauga BOE: Feb. 14, 7 p.m., regular meeting. All meetings are held at the BOE Community Room, 8615 Cedar Road, unless otherwise noted.

On Campus December graduates of Baldwin Wallace University include: Alexa Abounader, of Chester Township, bachelor of science in nursing; Elizabeth Pona, of Chester Township, master of arts in education in mild/moderate educational needs; and Stephanie Seaman, of Chester Township, master of business administration in human resource management.

Ally Ziegler, of Chester Township, was named to the dean’s list at Wheeling University for the fall semester.

Steven Hensley, of Russell Township, was named to the president’s list at the University of Alabama for the fall term.

Melissa Sterkel, of Chester Township, was named to the dean’s list at Belmont University for the fall semester.

Francesca Garofalo, of Russell Township, attained dean’s list for the fall semester at Lehigh University.

Christopher Superior, of Russell Township, graduated from Youngstown State University with a master of business administration in business healthcare management.

Nicholas Velotta, of Chester Township, was named to the dean’s list at University of Wisconsin-Madison’s School of Education for the fall semester.

West Geauga Schools

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West Geauga Middle School held its annual spelling bee on Jan. 19. Qualifiers for the district spelling bee include (l to r) Darren Prince-Wright, Wolfi Mueller, Parker Pacifico, Morgan Savage, Martha Neff and Caroline Yeager (not pictured).

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Obituaries Arlene Ann Nicastro Arlene Ann Nicastro was born Nov. 3, 1941, in Cleveland, raised in Euclid, built a home and raised a family for over 50 years in Chester Township, and moved to Chardon for her last few years. She transitioned Dec. 29, 2021, at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center at age 80.

Arlene graduated Notre Dame Academy in 1960, then earned her LVN degree and worked as a surgery nurse at Geauga Hospital.

Once her children began school, she became the nurse at Chester Elementary. Later she worked in the In-School Suspension room at West Geauga and eventually the Exclusion Room at Mayfield, where she was awarded The Golden Apple Award. She not only provided tutoring and a safe environment, but emotional support for students that needed special attention.

In her spare time, she volunteered as Cheerleading Advisor for WGHS and worked the ticket and snack counter for WGHS

home games.

Hosting events was a favorite pastime.

She threw fun tailgate parties with homemade Italian food out of our Winnebago motorhome, spooktacular Halloween parties, and baked goods and homemade chocolates were gifted year round.

Arlene hosted many charity golf events, ran the Geauga Rec Council Bar-B-Q (BabB-Q), volunteered at the gun club to support women’s gun safety and self-defense, hosted Kenyon Kangaroo Court nights for neighbors, and helped raise money for our schools working Bingo and A Night at the Horse Races.

She also worked the Spaghetti Dinner at the annual Wine and Cheese Festival, and was a patriotic poll worker for many elections.

Arlene loved traveling, from Marble Head, Myrtle Beach, Pinehurst and Florida, to Cancun, the Caribbean and Italy.

But her favorite was spending January through April in Huntington Beach, Calif., in a house her son remodeled, to visit Mike, Cheryl and her grandsons, Christian and Ryan. She treasured the warm daily sunshine, palm trees and walking downtown to the pier.

The grandkids enjoyed many milkshakes at Ruby’s with their Nana and were stoked to

have another fan at their ball games.

Arlene hosted Waffle Offs, Cheesecake Competitions, a Clam Bake and regular weekend cookouts. Oftentimes, Ohio friends would visit her in Huntington Beach.

After returning to Ohio, Nana sent epic care packages every couple weeks to her grandsons.

Locally, she spent afternoons with her granddaughter Gabriella, and supported her daughter Michelle (Tigger) and Gabi at many horse shows. Arlene and friends set up a “catering area” for their equine family at The Great Geauga County Fair. Her favorite horse was Ellie Bellie, a beautiful and gentle soul, Tigger’s big girl.

Arlene was generous, not just with her time, but with her heart. She helped anyone in need, especially struggling kids. She helped them become confident and successful, make better choices, and recognize their self-worth.

She always carried dog treats and lottery tickets to give out to helpful, kind people. Her smile and gracious demeanor were contagious, especially with her coworkers, friends, neighbors and family. She was a supportive, loving mom and fabulous Nana and will be missed dearly.

Arlene is survived by her (ex) husband, Nick (Hector); and children, Cheryl, Michael and Michelle Nicastro; grandchildren, Christian and Ryan Irwin, and Gabriella Keglovic; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to Debbie and John Nicastro and their families who shared so much love and laughter with her these last few years.

Predeceased by her parents, John and Sally Skorich; brothers, Johnny and Jimmy Skorich; mother-in-law, Polly; sister-in-law, Josie Nicastro; and dear friend Kathy Petersen.

Arlene did not want a service. But, if you are so inclined, please make a donation to your favorite charity in her name.

Online tribute video and condolences at www.gattozziandson.com.

Notices should be sent in writing to: Geauga County Maple Leaf, P.O. Box 1166, Chardon, OH, 44024-5166 or emailed to editor@geaugamapleleaf.com.

Janice Ann Swain Beck

Janice Ann Swain Beck, of Laurel Lake Retirement Community in Hudson, and formerly of Apple Blossom Lane in Chester Township, died Jan. 21, 2022, in Hudson.

She was born Sept. 16, 1928.

Jan married Charles E. Beck, in 1953, and together they celebrated 52 years of marriage. Charles preceded her in death in 2007.

They had three children, Cynthia (Tom) Rimko, Stephen (Mary) and Thomas; five grandchildren, Stephen Rimko, Adam (Megan) Beck, Tyler (Brian Wolfrum) Beck, Cassandra (Adrian) Holloway and Kelsey Beck; and four great-grandchildren, Jacob, Alex, Grayson and Hadley.

Jan graduated from the New York College of Ceramics at Alfred University with a degree of B.F.A. She had been employed at American Greetings as an artist.

Janice was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church in Chesterland, where she served as Deacon, made many banners and arranged alter flowers for over 32 years.

In the church hangs a wood and enamel cross made by Charlie and Jan. Jan also painted a large wall mural for the children in Sunday school.

She was a member of the Chester Garden Club, the Perennial Garden Club and the Geauga Miniature Society. She was a collector of antiques, dolls and glass hats. Jan was particularly proud of her book box miniatures and doll houses.

She will be greatly missed.

Family and friends gathered for a funeral service Jan. 28, 2022, at Christ Presbyterian Church, 12419 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland.

Interment at Knollwood Cemetery in Mayfield Heights.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Jan’s name may be made to Christ Presbyterian Church.

Online tribute video and condolences at www.gattozziandson.com.

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Chester Government Update The Chester Township Board of Trustees meeting on Jan. 13 began at 5 p.m. with an executive session. Both zoning board administrative assistants were invited in separately, and after the second assistant left, Chief William J. Shaw was invited in to the meeting.

The board re-entered public session and the first order of business was the swearing in of firefighters/EMT-Ps Jeremy Scalese and Matthew Collins as full-time firefighters.

Chief Shaw joined them and then invited officer Andrew Centrackio and firefighters Neil Perko and Lt. Andrew Nagy up to join him. Shaw explained how these first responders, along with several bystanders and dispatcher Heather Eskridge, saved a Chester resident’s life after an accidental electrocution. The elected officials thank all involved.

Trustees, along with the department supervisors, discussed updates to the COVID policy and alignment to current CDC guidelines.

In department business, trustees approved $102,271 for the replacement of three police vehicles that are currently a year behind the replacement schedule. With current supply chain issues, delivery is at least 30 weeks. The annual mileage certification, which certifies the 75,272 miles of public roads in the township, and payment of $3,100 for angle cylinders to repair a truck were approved for the road department. Trustees discussed fire department renovations and the need to review the contract and also approved $1,455 for the installation of a sediment filter for drinking water.

After an approval for a wage adjustment for the zoning administrative assistant and approving meeting minutes, the board moved on to new business.

Trustees scheduled a planning session with department supervisors at noon on Jan.

19. They also approved the new holiday, Juneteenth; a payout to employees for unused 2021 vacation days; the use of parks for 2022 by the West Geauga Baseball Federation; and a change order, reducing the cost by $5,489 and final payment to Earthwork LLC for a 2021 road project.

Payment of $2,670 to Mulberry Creek Greenhouse for the 2022 flower baskets was approved. Reducing the charge, elected officials will each donate one basket and Trustee Mazzurco volunteered to reach out to township organizations and residents to see if they will again give their support.

A three-year landscaping contract for Parkside and township buildings ended in 2021, so the board approved the advertising for new bid submissions.

After the approval of the financial transactions, Fiscal Officer Patricia Jarrett gave her report. Work continues on yearend and on interviews for the township administrative assistant. In addition, discussions on health insurance renewal have started.

Two elected officials attended the Geauga County Township Associate meeting and stated that the county auditor and prosecutor will be sending out guidance on a resolution that will allow the recent COVID money to be spent on any township expense. Also, University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center presented and discussed their desire to work with the township to provide additional services to residents.

Finally, after designating the recipients of monies from NOPEC, the board went into executive session. With no action being taking when trustees re-entered public session, the meeting was closed.

Submitted by Craig S. Richter, Chester Township Trustee

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(10 points) and Grace Laster (nine points).

“We were really running the court well and getting those transition points,” Drayer said.

“Tonight’s game, it was a good win for us.”

Throughout the season the Wolverines’ coaching staff has been focused on helping the team learn to play at a fast pace.

Clearly the Wolverines have bought into Stewart’s offensive philosophy, as they have not lost a game since Dec. 21.

Starting the season slowly, the Wolverines amassed a record of 5-6.

During the first 11 games, they averaged 51 points per game. However, during this nine-game winning streak, the Wolverines’ faster pace offense has led to averaging 62 points per game.

In addition to their excellent offensive improvement throughout the season, the Wolverines have played excellent team defense.

In their first 11 games, the Wolverines gave up an average of 50 points per game. However, during their nine-game winning streak, the Wolverines have only given up an average of 38 points per game.

“We have been trying to play at a faster pace all year,” Stewart SAID. “It’s really been coming on during the second half of the season, so it’s been good for us that way. But that’s what we have been trying to put in with a new coaching staff.

“It took a little longer than we wanted, but it’s coming in at the right time. You know we said we wanted to be a really good team

VIDEO: Head Coach Brandon Stewart and Ashlyn Drayer

come January and February and into March.

We weren’t really worried about November and December as much.”

The Wolverines are now 14-6 as they enter the month of February.

With two games left, they are also 9-2 in conference play and in second place in the CVC Valley Division.

The Wolverines are battling Hawken (91) and Chagrin Falls (9-4) for the CVC Valley Division title.

They close out the regular season Feb. 2 against Orange and Feb. 9 against St. Joe’s.

Postseason play begins Feb. 16 with the Wolverines hosting Youngstown Chaney. The winner will advance to play the winner of the Chagrin Falls vs. Painesville Harvey contest.

The Chester Township Board of Trustees meeting on Jan. 19 opened at noon with a review and general discussion of the 2022 budgets. Fiscal Officer Patricia Jarrett stated that by the end of January she expects to have 2021 closed out and carryover numbers finalized, which will help departments finalize their 2022 appropriations that are due at the Geauga County Budget Commission by April 1, 2022.

Next, there was a discussion about departmental goal planning. For the road department, continuing to replace the aging fleet of plow trucks is a priority along with road culvert replacement and major repairs to a small portion of Heath Road that is settling because of soil instability. Road Superintendent John Onyshko suggested that some of the American Rescue Plan funds available to the township could be used for some of these projects.

For the police department, Captain Young stated that the number one goal is and continues to be the safety of residents. Young stated that the excellent quality of work by Chester police officers is recognized by the Geauga County Prosecutor’s Office and the courts and helps reduce the need for court appearances by township officers.

There is an important need in developing an in-house computer forensics officer and that officer retention needs to be a priority. A long-term potential goal may be the addition of a K-9 officer, which needs to be researched further.

Interim Fire Chief Shaw discussed his long-term goal of changing the culture at the fire department, developing leadership at all levels within the department, hiring an additional full-time firefighter to complete the staffing, increasing part-time

staffing to reduce overtime and updating the equipment replacement schedule.

The board approved a notice to proceed for Millstone Management Group to commence work on the Chester Fire Station renovation.

Fiscal Officer Jarrett mentioned that insurance rates from Burnham and Flower through the township’s existing carrier Medical Mutual would increase by 9 percent. If the township went out for bid, the 9 percent rate would no longer be guaranteed. Jarrett will get information from other communities before a decision is made.

The board and fiscal officer then went into executive session with the department heads to discuss personnel and union matters followed by interviews of two candidates for the administrative assistant for the township. Upon returning to public session, the board approved the hiring of Timothy Hlad for the road department, approved up to $8,000 to Podojil Excavating to replace road culver pipes and also approved hiring William Shaw as full-time fire chief in Chester.

Trustees wish Mr. Hlad and Chief Shaw well and welcome them to the team. The meeting closed at 3:36 p.m.

Submitted by Ken Radtke Jr., Chester Township Trustee

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Police Blotter The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Chester Township Police Department Jan. 12-27, 2022.

AGENCY ASSIST Jan. 13 5:33 p.m., East Erie Street, Painesville. IR requested for SWAT call out. Assisted with SWAT call out.

CITIZEN ASSIST Jan. 22 10:19 a.m., Mayfield Road. Caller wants to report vandalism. She discovered someone cut the line to her car charger and her check engine light is now on. She has been having problems with her neighbor’s family member that is staying next door. Spoke with caller and determined

she closed hood on cord. Neighbor is in Arizona last few months.

owner has video. See report for damaged mailbox.

DISABLED VEHICLE Jan. 17 2:56 p.m., Lyman Road. Subject is in a ditch and feels his life is in danger. AAA on scene, vehicle removed from ditch.

SICKNESS Jan. 29 7:18 p.m., Mayfield Road. Female caller used Citronella to clean her floors. Something is beeping in her home, no flames, no smoke.

She’s concerned the smell is making her sick. No further assistance required.

FRAUD Jan. 27 8:08 a.m., Drury Lane. $600 fraud over Facebook/PayPal. See report.

PROPERTY DAMAGE Jan. 28 4:43 p.m., Buckeye Drive. Caller has video of a plow driver damaging his mailbox.

Incident occurred two weeks ago. Home-

SUSPICIOUS Jan. 14 9:41 p.m., Barrington Lane. 6-7 cars doing donuts in the parking lot of the church on the corner of Mayfield Road. GOA/UTL. Jan. 16 11:58 a.m., Fraser Lane. Would like to speak

to an officer regarding a string being tied to his daughter’s car last night. See report.

Jan. 26 12:25 p.m., West Geauga Trail. Suspicious dark blue colored Jeep Cherokee pulled into driveway, knocked on door and said he was from Geauga County. He came and left twice today but did not say what he needed. He said he would come back later. Caller requested PD check the area and provide extra patrol.

TRAFFIC OFFENSE Jan. 22 9:39 p.m., Mayfield Road. Orange car eastbound, several people are hanging out the windows flipping people off. One subject in back seat has ski mask on. Vehicle now in the development behind the plaza.

UTL.

The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Russell Township Police Department Jan. 11-25, 2022.

ANIMAL AT LARGE Jan. 18 1:12 p.m., Fairmount Road. Complainant called to report three of his cows were loose. He advised he is out looking for them. At 2:30 p.m., complainant called to report he located the cows and they are back in the barn.

CIVIL MATTER Jan. 24 1:40 p.m., Marden Drive. Complainant came to station to report a problem he was having with his contractor finishing work he already has paid for. He advised contractor delivered materials but now states he will not finish until spring. Complainant told it was a civil matter. He requested a report on file.

GENERAL ASSISTANCE Jan. 11 5:35 p.m., Pekin Road. While on call for a loose dog, officer located a juvenile female riding her bike in the roadway. She said she was riding to her friend’s house off of Pekin Road. Given the light and road conditions, officer determined it was unsafe for the juvenile to be riding on the road. Officer made contact with the father over the phone and then transported the juvenile back to her house. Officer spoke with the father and advised it was unsafe for her to be riding her bike and he agreed.

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE Jan. 15 10:23 a.m., Kinsman Road. Officer observed a suspicious vehicle on private property that is for sale. A short time later officer observed same car pulling out of West Geauga Commons Park. A check of the plate returned with the registered owner having warrants. Upon conducting a traffic stop, the registered owner/ driver and passenger were arrested on separate warrants. Both subjects were turned over to a Portage County deputy.

Vehicle was released to owner’s father and mother.

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GREAT DEAL! Four (4) great shop or sunroom windows. Large size 44”x77” tall. Brand new Simonton.

Pd. $550/ each. Selling $250/each. 216-570-4998.

Ford 9N rebuilt engine new clutch assembly & flywheel. Lot’s of new parts and paint. $3,100. John Deere snow blower used very little, works real nice. $225.

440-313-5896.

Two used JL Audio 12W6v2 Subs, Two used Pioneer Mono PDX-M6 amps. All wiring included. Excellent condition.

Priced to sell. $250. Text 440-552-4400.

For Sale: Skis size 160cm $100. Woman’s Ski Helmet $30. 440-968-3733.

Shop AVON at home or office. Delivery and a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

Bev Thompson Avon Independent Sales Representative Call: 440-708-8045 Visit my Web site: https://www.avon.com/ myavon/bthompson8804 Billard dumbbell weight plates and collars, golf bag with irons, high chair with tray, iron doorstop, sleds, Best Offer. 440729-1082

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SERVICES John’s Plumbing: Affordable and reliable. Water heaters, toilets, faucets, drain cleaning, gas lines, sump pumps, well tanks. 440-285-0800.

Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses, we do most anything. Call between 8a-4p, 440-813-4272.

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Bill Herrick is ready for spring house liquidator sales. Are you? 440-834-2787.

Offering special discounts for interior and exterior painting and staining this season. 20+ years experience. Professional and insured. Call Dan 440-342-4552.

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Chesterland News

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

Help Wanted Looking for roofers. Salary based on performance. 440-749-0498.

Chesterland License Bureau part-time position. Typing 25 wpm. Rosa 440-7293648.

Seeking in-home child care for an infant and 3-year-old. Help needed Wednesday mornings in Chesterland. Email amanma11@yahoo.com.

RadioActive Electronics looking for retail help. Drop off resume in person only.

15624 W High Street, Middlefield. 440632-1600.