CHESTERLAND NEWS Your Community Newspaper Since 1967 VOLUME 48, No. 12 Wednesday, August 6, 2014 8389 Mayfield Rd. B-5, Chesterland, Ohio 44026 www.chesterlandnews.com P: 440.729.7667 | F: 440.729.8240 [email protected]INSIDE... Letters to Editor . . . 2 Town Crier . . . . . . 4 Sports News . . . . . 5 Obituaries . . . . . . . 9 It’s said in Geauga County that naming a restaurant using a fire-related word is a recipe for some fire-related disaster. After all, such was the fate that befell Blazin’ Bill’s in Troy Township and the former Timberfire and Firefly eateries in Bainbridge during the last decade. While Blazin’ Bill’s was re- built and remains a popular spot, the other two businesses did not survive. The latest possible victim of the “Geauga jinx” is Oak and Embers, a popular new Chester Township tavern and restaurant located in an historic former stagecoach stop on Mayfield Road just west of state Route 306. Oak and Embers Tavern, 8491 Mayfield Road, opened March 14 and immediately drew an enthusiastic following for its creative menu centering around smoked meats and barbecue. Owner Marc Garofoli of Newbury Township said he has had six successful restaurants in downtown Cleveland, including McCarthy’s and Goodfellers, before deciding to relocate to Geauga County. Marc’s specialty is in smok- ing meats and his wife, Gretchen, creates the menus. They include barbecue, chicken and waffles, and cheddar grits. “We use local produce and we try to spread it around and use them all. For example, for our apple slaw, we get the apples from Patterson’s, from Eddy’s and from Sage’s,” he explained, adding they use local maple syrup in their sig- nature maple sauce. Oak and Embers’ motto on social media says, “Follow the Smoke to the Oak.” The tavern had drawn the attention of local foodies and was being featured in the July issue of Cleveland Magazine when the Geauga jinx struck at 3 p.m. on June 27. “We had a restaurant full of people that Friday afternoon,” recalled Gretchen, co-owner of the tavern. “There was no indi- cation anything was wrong. A gentleman who is a Cleveland firefighter came running into the kitchen saying, ‘You have a fire. Get everybody out.’ He had been getting gas at the BP sta- tion next door and saw smoke seeping out of the wall. We called 911 as we got everyone out and Chester Fire Chief John Wargelin was getting gas across the street, so he ran right over.” The smoldering wall, burning from an apparent electrical prob- lem, never escalated into a blaze, according to Marc and restaurant manager Mike McCauley. “The Chester Fire Depart- ment did a fantastic job,” McCauley said. Damage was limited to a wall and some flooring, as well as contents that had to be thrown out, including all food supplies and bottles of alcohol, Marc said. “We had to throw out 100 percent of our inventory,” he said. McCauley added, “Our con- tents insurance will cover the new floor, the electrical work, and replacing the food and alco- hol, but the problem is, the building owner did not have insurance to cover the rest.” Marc said there was never any question they would make repairs and re-open as soon as possible, but they won’t be able to use the restaurant’s kitchen until the structural and exten- sive electrical repairs are made. The Garofoli’s arranged for a fully functional mobile kitchen to be brought in and generators set up for their elec- trical needs during the clean-up process because electrical serv- ice had been disconnected at the pole until the necessary repairs were made. Gretchen said during the clean-up, several problems were found, including what she called “built-up filth” from years of neglect, defective wiring and zoning code violations she esti- mated will cost $20,000 to repair. Chester Zoning Inspector Steven Averill had more bad news for the Garofolis — the mobile kitchen that cost $10,000 to truck in and $5,000 a month to operate was not allowed under township zoning. “The kitchen is fully func- tional,” McCauley said. “It was- n’t clear that a zoning permit was required for it, but we sub- mitted the application. It was subject to inspection by the fire department and the health department, and passed. “But apparently there is a rule in Chesterland that you can’t cook outside, even though there is an ox roast coming up somewhere in the township and Giant Eagle cooks outside sometimes. I guess if it’s for char- ity, it’s allowed, but we’re not.” Popular Restaurant Struggles to Re-Open After Fire By Diane Ryder Oak and Embers Victim of ‘Geauga Jinx’ DIANE RYDER/CN Oak and Embers Tavern owners Marc and Gretchen Garofoli hope to re-open within the next few weeks after a fire closed their four-month-old restaurant. DIANE RYDER/CN The Oak and Embers Tavern is located on Mayfield Road, just west of state Route 306. See Restaurant = Page 12 Geauga County Probate Court Judge Tim Grendell will conduct a public hearing at 7 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Chester Township Fire Rescue Station regarding the Chester Township Park District. At the meeting, Master Commissioner Mary Jane Trapp will submit and review her report concerning the park dis- trict, including findings and rec- ommendations. Grendell appointed Trapp as a master commissioner in response to questions raised about the park district’s opera- tions and maintenance. The fire station is at 8552 Parkside Drive. County Court to Receive Park District Report Staff Report The start of August means many things — high school sports are underway, school starts soon, fall is almost upon us — but for Geauga County, it also means The Great Geauga County Fair is right around the corner. The fair is one of the many events that Railbroncs, one of the youth riding groups in Geauga, is getting ready for. Fourteen-year-old Angela Volcensek, of Chester Township, has been a member of Rail- broncs since 2012. “I’ve had a love for horses my whole life, but I was never able to ride as a little girl,” Volcensek said. “Railbroncs gave me the opportunity to show at Geauga Horse and Pony Association shows, gain experience and develop a love for the sport.” Part of the GHPA, Rail- broncs was originally started in 1975 by Twin Pines Stables in Newbury Township, and the group is still based there, Patty Sutter said. Sutter's father, Fred Schneider, created the club, and Sutter's daugh- ter Jaimie is the current advisor. Sutter was 15 when Rail- broncs was founded, and both her children grew up around horses and were Railbroncs members. She has also been the main riding instructor for many of the Railbroncs participants. Railbroncs is based on the Riding Means More Than the Ribbon for Railbroncs SUBMITTED Jaimie Sutter, the current Railbroncs advisor, is the granddaughter of Railbroncs founder Fred Schneider. Pictured here, as Railbroncs mem- bers, Sutter and her horse Rebel won the Versatility Class in 2010. By Danielle Young Geauga Youth Horse Groups Saddle Up for Fair @ @HOME HOME & Around Town & Around Town Real Estate and Marketplace section in this week’s paper! See Railbroncs = Page 8
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CHESTERLANDNEWS
Your Community Newspaper Since 1967VOLUME 48, No. 12 Wednesday, August 6, 2014
It’s said in Geauga Countythat naming a restaurant using afire-related word is a recipe forsome fire-related disaster.After all, such was the fate
that befell Blazin’ Bill’s in TroyTownship and the formerTimberfire and Firefly eateriesin Bainbridge during the lastdecade. While Blazin’ Bill’s was re-
built and remains a popularspot, the other two businessesdid not survive.The latest possible victim of
the “Geauga jinx” is Oak andEmbers, a popular new ChesterTownship tavern and restaurantlocated in an historic formerstagecoach stop on MayfieldRoad just west of state Route306. Oak and Embers Tavern,
8491 Mayfield Road, openedMarch 14 and immediately drewan enthusiastic following for itscreative menu centering aroundsmoked meats and barbecue. Owner Marc Garofoli of
Newbury Township said he hashad six successful restaurants indowntown Cleveland, includingMcCarthy’s and Goodfellers,before deciding to relocate toGeauga County. Marc’s specialty is in smok-
ing meats and his wife,Gretchen, creates the menus.
They include barbecue, chickenand waffles, and cheddar grits. “We use local produce and we
try to spread it around and usethem all. For example, for ourapple slaw, we get the apples fromPatterson’s, from Eddy’s and fromSage’s,” he explained, adding theyuse local maple syrup in their sig-nature maple sauce.Oak and Embers’ motto on
social media says, “Follow theSmoke to the Oak.” The tavern had drawn the
attention of local foodies andwas being featured in the Julyissue of Cleveland Magazinewhen the Geauga jinx struck at3 p.m. on June 27.
“We had a restaurant full ofpeople that Friday afternoon,”recalled Gretchen, co-owner ofthe tavern. “There was no indi-cation anything was wrong. Agentleman who is a Clevelandfirefighter came running intothe kitchen saying, ‘You have afire. Get everybody out.’ He hadbeen getting gas at the BP sta-tion next door and saw smokeseeping out of the wall. Wecalled 911 as we got everyoneout and Chester Fire Chief JohnWargelin was getting gas acrossthe street, so he ran right over.” The smoldering wall, burning
from an apparent electrical prob-lem, never escalated into a blaze,according to Marc and restaurantmanager Mike McCauley.
“The Chester Fire Depart-ment did a fantastic job,”McCauley said. Damage was limited to a
wall and some flooring, as wellas contents that had to bethrown out, including all foodsupplies and bottles of alcohol,Marc said. “We had to throw out 100
percent of our inventory,” hesaid. McCauley added, “Our con-
tents insurance will cover thenew floor, the electrical work,and replacing the food and alco-hol, but the problem is, thebuilding owner did not haveinsurance to cover the rest.”Marc said there was never
any question they would makerepairs and re-open as soon as
possible, but they won’t be ableto use the restaurant’s kitchenuntil the structural and exten-sive electrical repairs are made. The Garofoli’s arranged for
a fully functional mobilekitchen to be brought in andgenerators set up for their elec-trical needs during the clean-upprocess because electrical serv-ice had been disconnected atthe pole until the necessaryrepairs were made. Gretchen said during the
clean-up, several problems werefound, including what she called“built-up filth” from years ofneglect, defective wiring andzoning code violations she esti-mated will cost $20,000 torepair. Chester Zoning Inspector
Steven Averill had more badnews for the Garofolis — themobile kitchen that cost$10,000 to truck in and $5,000 amonth to operate was notallowed under township zoning. “The kitchen is fully func-
tional,” McCauley said. “It was-n’t clear that a zoning permitwas required for it, but we sub-mitted the application. It wassubject to inspection by the firedepartment and the healthdepartment, and passed.“But apparently there is a
rule in Chesterland that youcan’t cook outside, even thoughthere is an ox roast coming upsomewhere in the township andGiant Eagle cooks outsidesometimes. I guess if it’s for char-ity, it’s allowed, but we’re not.”
Popular Restaurant Struggles to Re-Open After FireBy Diane Ryder
Oak and Embers Victim of ‘Geauga Jinx’
DIANE RYDER/CNOak and Embers Tavern owners Marc and Gretchen Garofoli hope to re-openwithin the next few weeks after a fire closed their four-month-old restaurant.
DIANE RYDER/CNThe Oak and Embers Tavern islocated on Mayfield Road, just westof state Route 306.
See Restaurant = Page 12
Geauga County ProbateCourt Judge Tim Grendell willconduct a public hearing at 7 p.m.Aug. 25 at the Chester TownshipFire Rescue Station regarding theChester Township Park District.At the meeting, Master
Commissioner Mary Jane Trappwill submit and review herreport concerning the park dis-trict, including findings and rec-ommendations.Grendell appointed Trapp as
a master commissioner inresponse to questions raisedabout the park district’s opera-tions and maintenance.The fire station is at 8552
Parkside Drive.
County Court toReceive ParkDistrict ReportStaff Report The start of August means
many things — high schoolsports are underway, schoolstarts soon, fall is almost uponus — but for Geauga County, italso means The Great GeaugaCounty Fair is right around thecorner. The fair is one of the many
events that Railbroncs, one ofthe youth riding groups inGeauga, is getting ready for.Fourteen-year-old Angela
Volcensek, of Chester Township,has been a member of Rail-broncs since 2012. “I’ve had a love for horses
my whole life, but I was neverable to ride as a little girl,”Volcensek said. “Railbroncsgave me the opportunity to
show at Geauga Horse andPony Association shows, gainexperience and develop a lovefor the sport.”Part of the GHPA, Rail-
broncs was originally started in1975 by Twin Pines Stables inNewbury Township, and thegroup is still based there, PattySutter said. Sutter's father, Fred Schneider,
created the club, and Sutter's daugh-ter Jaimie is the current advisor. Sutter was 15 when Rail-
broncs was founded, and bothher children grew up aroundhorses and were Railbroncsmembers. She has also been themain riding instructor for manyof the Railbroncs participants. Railbroncs is based on the
Riding Means More Than the Ribbon for Railbroncs
SUBMITTEDJaimie Sutter, the current Railbroncs advisor, is the granddaughter ofRailbroncs founder Fred Schneider. Pictured here, as Railbroncs mem-bers, Sutter and her horse Rebel won the Versatility Class in 2010.
By Danielle Young
Geauga Youth Horse Groups Saddle Up for Fair
@@HOMEHOME& Around Town& Around Town
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See Railbroncs = Page 8
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On July 24, the Chester TownshipTrustees held a regular meeting andopened the public hearing on ChesterTownship’s zoning amendment Z-2014-1,Outdoor Hydronic Heaters, submittedby the Chester Township ZoningCommission. The hearing was continued until Aug.
7 allowing for a full board to be present. Our zoning inspector provided his
report including a summary of residen-tial permits (3), commercial permits (0),and violations (44) as well as a summaryof activity regarding violations.Comments provided by residents and
business owners were centered on thepoint that the township governmentneeds to be more friendly and helpful tobusinesses that have encountered somekind of business-interrupting disaster. Our fire chief presented his report
with focus on work underway to reduceour workers comp incidents and expens-es, including steps to implement a drugfree safety program. The department is also considering
applying for a grant for cot-lift systems forthe squads to significantly reduce the riskof back injury. We are also working on atransition to work plan that could benefitour staff and reduce workers comp costs.Fire/EMS has had 702 call-outs so far thisyear, close to what was expected. The refurbishment of our second
squad is underway beginning with anevaluation by the manufacturer. Under road and bridge actions, the
board approved funding for a dump bodyand the purchase of reclamite asphalt reju-venator for repairing and maintaining roads. Trustee Bud Kinney and road depart-
ment assistant Madeline Avis made apresentation covering the historical andprojected revenues and expenses for theroad department. The presentationshowed that the road department hasbeen underfunded for several years and
will continue as such unless both therenewal levy is passed and new levy dol-lars are added to the fund. The consequence of future under-
funding will be a dramatic reduction inthe quality of the township roads. Newlevy dollars will ensure continuing allroad services and partial restoration ofthe repaving program that has been sus-pended due to lack of funds. Later, the trustees voted to request
certificates of need from the county for anew 2-mill levy for the road departmentin addition to renewal of a 1-mill levythat expires in 2014. A 1-mill levy wouldcost approximately $35 per year for asingle family residential home of$100,000 property valuation.The trustees also voted to request cer-
tificates of need for renewal of a 1.77-milllevy for police and a 1.80-mill levy for fire. The board approved a special meet-
ing with the Geauga County PlanningCommission Aug. 11 to review the 2015Chester Township budget.There was talk about the township
sign with Kinney recommending a designsimilar to the Safety Town brickwork. The board approved a $12,783
request for the Chester Township ParkBoard for funds to complete installationof volleyball netting, electrical work andadditional landscaping. On July 28, the trustees held a special
meeting to sign the July OPERS check. – Submitted by
Chester Township officials
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Concerts in the ParkWe attended the Concert in the Park
on July 23 (we attend all the concerts, welove them). The concert was held at Mayfield
United Methodist Church, as the weath-er was questionable. We are very fortu-nate they open their sanctuary to thepeople of Chesterland.Unfortunately, there were only about
30 people in attendance. It was a won-derful concert – The Lenny Russo Band. What is so important that our resi-
dents can’t take a couple hours to enjoythese band concerts? We are very fortu-nate our West Geauga Kiwanis Clubprovides these bands for our enjoyment. Please make an effort to attend these
concerts. They’re wonderful.
Claire Metcaff and John ContiChester Township
Thanks WG Senior CenterTo Sandy and the entire staff at the
West Geauga Senior Center:My wife and I would like to thank
you for your dedication and service to
the citizens of Chesterland. The number of activities and services
at the center is amazing — exerciseclasses, learning programs, crafts, specialspeakers on a variety of subjects that arerelevant to the aging population, games,meals, bus trips and fellowship, which atthis point in time in our lives is so impor-tant to our emotional and mental health,especially for those who are lonely orphysically impaired. Also is the opportunity to enjoy water
exercises at The Metzenbaum Center. We are so fortunate to have the large
facility provided for our use by thePatterson family. It is warm, inviting andprovides plenty of room for the manyactivities and programs available to us. Personally, we believe that after my
wife’s stress test a few weeks ago, shewas taken off 2.5 medications and weattribute this to the exercise classes andother activities we are privileged toenjoy at this wonderful center. Once again, thank you so much for
the things you do for the seniors of theChesterland community.
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Aug. 6: Concert in the Park7-9 p.m.Held at Chester Township Parkside
Park Gazebo. Deutscher Musik Vereinwill be performing.This 30-piece costumed German con-
cert band plays a wide variety ofGerman and other European music.They have performed extensively at fes-tivals and concerts throughout the areaas well as European tours where theyplayed in Vienna and Salzburg, enter-taining over 1,000 patrons at the famousMunich Hofbrauhaus. This is an exciting and fun band to
hear and they are welcomed back.Sponsored by the West Geauga
Kiwanis Club in conjunction with theChester Township Park Commission. In event of rain, concert will be
moved to Mayfield United MethodistChurch, 7747 Mayfield Road, ChesterTownship.Donations welcomed and should be
sent to the West Geauga Kiwanis Club,P.O. Box 553, Chesterland, OH 44026indicate donations are for the concerts.Call Dave Grenier, 440-729-4848, for
more information.
Aug. 7: Chester Township Park Board Meeting7 p.m.The Chester Park Board will hold a
regular public meeting at the volleyballcourt pavillion located in ChesterTownship’s Parkside Park.
Aug. 9: WG Girls Soccer Car Wash9 a.m. to 3 p.m.Held at the Drug Mart Plaza, Chester
Township. Come support the WGHSgirls soccer team by getting a car wash.
Aug. 9: WG Alumni Soccer Game6 p.m.The West Geauga annual boys soccer
alumni game will be held at the WestGeauga Commons, 14070 ChillicotheRoad, Russell Township. This is a fun wayfor the West Geauga alumni soccer play-ers to come back to the community andplay against the current varsity boys soc-cer team. All alumni are invited to partici-pate or come out and support the team.
Aug. 10: WG Lacrosse Fundraiser11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Get your car washed at All American
Auto Wash, 8478 Mayfield Road,Chester Township. Proceeds benefit theWest Geauga Lacrosse team.
Aug. 13: Concert in the Park7-9 p.m.Held at Chester Township Parkside
Park Gazebo. The Geauga County FairBand will be performing.
This large concert band consisting ofabout 50 members produces a big soundwhile playing a wide variety of tunesranging from patriotic marches toBroadway show tunes to folk songs. Thistalented group of musicians fromthroughout Geauga County representsThe Great Geauga County Fair. Sponsored by the West Geauga
Kiwanis Club in conjunction with theChester Township Park Commission. In event of rain, concert will be
moved to Mayfield United MethodistChurch, 7747 Mayfield Road, ChesterTownship.Donations welcomed and should be
sent to the West Geauga Kiwanis Club,P.O. Box 553, Chesterland, OH 44026.Indicate donations are for the concerts.Call Dave Grenier, 440-729-4848, for
more information.
Aug. 18: The GeaugaConservative Forum7-8 p.m.The Geauga Conservative Forum will
sponsor a conversation with Congress-man David Joyce at the Geauga WestLibrary, 13455 Chillicothe Road, ChesterTownship. This is an opportunity to hearthe congressman speak on importantissues and for citizens to ask questionson issues facing the nation.Seats are limited. RSVP to Ryan@joyce-
forcongress.com, and come early to ensuregetting one of the limited seats. The second part of the program will
be ACT! for America with Dan Hro-mada and Beverly Goldstein. The topicis “threat from within.”All are welcome. Refreshments
Barn Yard BoogieRescheduledThe date for the Barn Yard
Boogie at Eddy Fruit Farm, original-ly scheduled for Aug. 9, has beenrescheduled for Sept. 20.All previously sold tickets for the
event will be honored on the new date.All funds raised from the event
will go directly towards improve-ments to the Clay/Eddy baseballfields, as well as the six other fieldsused by the players of the WestGeauga Baseball Federation. Chinese auction items can be
viewed prior to the event at EddyFruit Farm, 12079 Caves Road,Chester Township.Tickets are also available for pur-
chase at Eddy Fruit Farm up throughthe night of the Sept. 20 dinner.
G AT E S M I L L S L I B R A R YGates Mills Library is at 1491 Chagrin
River Road. For more information onthese programs or to register, call 440-423-4808 or register in person.
Archiving Personal MemoriesAug. 9, 10-11:30 a.m.Many people have collections of fam-
ily photos, letters, diaries and scrapbooks.We will have an archivist and recordsanalyst from Cuyahoga CommunityCollege come to share how smallchanges in storage and handling can helppreserve your memories. Registrationrequested.
Tuesday Book DiscussionAug. 12, 7-8 p.m.Join for a discussion of “An American
Plague: The True and Terrifying Story ofthe Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793,” byJim Murphy. This book has received
numerous awards including a SibertMedal, a Newbery Honor and designa-tion as a National Book Award Finalist.Everyone is welcome.
Wednesday Book Discussion Aug. 13, 7:30-8:30 p.m.Join for a discussion of “The Round
House,” by Louise Erdich. Everyone iswelcome.
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G E AU G A W E ST L I B R A RYThe Geauga West Library is at 13455
Chillicothe Road. For information on theseprograms or to register, call 440-729-4250.
Fizz Boom Read!The Summer Reading Club will end
Aug. 9. It is your last chance to read towin prizes. Note that Geauga West is your
source for your school’s summer readingrequirement, so stop in today to findyour book. Many thanks to all students who par-
ticipated this summer, in not only ourreading club, but also in our special age-group appropriate and themed programs.We look forward to serving you thisupcoming school year. Program designedfor youth.
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Community Day of PrayerAug. 23, 11 a.m. to noonHeld at Chardon Square at the
Gazebo.Presented by Mike Farrell and patriot
citizens of the community.All are welcome to come pray for our
nation, leadership, military and religiousfreedom.Bring American flag and chair.Rain or shine.Call Mike Farrell, 440-477-7670, for
more information.
RELIGIOUSEVENTS
LIBRARIES
Kiwanis Punt, Pass and Kick CompetitionThe West Geauga Kiwanis Club will
again be hosting the National NFL PepsiPunt, Pass and Kick Competition.Held at Clay/Eddy Field, 7871 Wilson
Mills Road, Chester Township.Program free to all youngsters ages 6-
15, with birthdays as of Dec. 31, 2014,who want to demonstrate their athleticfootball skills. Participants may be askedto give proof of birthday.Boys and girls will compete in sepa-
rate competition, each in five age groups(6-7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 14-15), and willcompete against each other in punting,passing and place kicking, in fun andengaging competition. Scores are read to the closest feet and
inch, based on distance and accuracy. Participants must arrive 30 minutes
prior to the start of the competition. Aparent/guardian and the participant mustsign a registration and release of liabilityform to participate. Must wear gym shoes; no cleats, turf
shoes or bare feet allowed. The participant with the highest score
for all three events will be consideredthe winner. Top scoring finisher in eachage group of boys and girls at the locallevel will advance to the sectional com-petition and then onto the national level. Applications available at local stores in
Chester Township, St. Anselm, Westwoodand Lindsey Elementary schools as well asWest Geauga Middle School.Call Chris Bukvic, Chairman, 440-
729-8348, for more information.
SPORTS
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AUGUST RACESSt. Gabriel SprintAug. 2 — 8 a.m.Distance: 5K & 1-Mile WalkLocation: St. Gabriel Parish, ConcordContact: Jeff 440-289-0419www.greaterclevelandxc.com
14th Annual Valley City StreetFair 5KAug. 16 — 5 p.m.Location: Downtown Valley City /Valley CityDistance: 5K Run & 1-Mile WalkContact: Bonnie [email protected]@valleycityfire.com
Out Run Ovarian CancerAug. 16 — 9 a.m. Distance: 5K &1-Mile Family Fun RunLocation: Rock & Roll Hall ofFameContact: Hermes 216-623-9933
Run Through HistoryAug. 17 — 8:30 a.m.Distance: 5K & 1-Mile WalkLocation: The Lakeview Ceme-teryContact: Hermes 216-623-9933
Mayor Kevin Kennedy 5KSept. 21 — 9 a.m.Distance: 5K & 1-MileLocation: North Olmsted ParkContact: Hermes 216-623-9933
Nature Center 5k Run and HikesSept. 21 — 9 a.m.Distance: 5KLocation: Shaker HtsContact: HMA Promotions
10th Annual Race with GraceSept. 21 — 9 a.m.Location: Medina HospitalDistance: 5K Run & Family Fit-ness WalkContact: Mike [email protected]
Anytime Fitness Miles for MuttsSept. 27 — 8 a.m.Distance: 5KLocation: ConcordContact: [email protected]
Second Annual S.O.U.L 5K RunSept. 27 — 8:30 a.m.Distance: 5K & 1-Mile Family FunWalkLocation: St. Joseph Church /StrongsvilleContact: Rich [email protected]
Race to a MillionSept. 27 — 9 a.m.Distance: 5KLocation: ClevelandContact: HMA Promotions
Footprints for FatimaSept. 27 — 10a.m.Distance: 5KLocation: John CarrollContact: HMA Promotions
Tremont SteeplechaseSaturday, September 27Distance: 5KLocation: Tremont Lincoln ParkContact: Hermes 216-623-9933
Lorain Country’s Voices for Re-coverySept. 27 — 9 a.m.Distance: 5K & 1-Mile WalkLocation: Bur Oak Pavilion inBlack River ReservationContact: Hermes 216-623-9933
34th Annual Run For the Grapes5K RunSept. 28 — 9 a.m.Location: UH Geneva MedicalCenterDistance: 5KContact: Jeff [email protected]
Eliminate ProjectSept. 28 – 9:30 a.m. Distance:5k, 10k & 1 mile walk. Location:Eddy Fruit Farm, ChesterlandContact: Les 440-221-0112
LIST SPONSORED BY UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS
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AUGUST RACESSt. Gabriel SprintAug. 2 — 8 a.m.Distance: 5K & 1-Mile WalkLocation: St. Gabriel Parish, ConcordContact: Jeff 440-289-0419www.greaterclevelandxc.com
14th Annual Valley City StreetFair 5KAug. 16 — 5 p.m.Location: Downtown Valley City /Valley CityDistance: 5K Run & 1-Mile WalkContact: Bonnie [email protected]@valleycityfire.com
Out Run Ovarian CancerAug. 16 — 9 a.m. Distance: 5K &1-Mile Family Fun RunLocation: Rock & Roll Hall ofFameContact: Hermes 216-623-9933
Run Through HistoryAug. 17 — 8:30 a.m.Distance: 5K & 1-Mile WalkLocation: The Lakeview Ceme-teryContact: Hermes 216-623-9933
Mayor Kevin Kennedy 5KSept. 21 — 9 a.m.Distance: 5K & 1-MileLocation: North Olmsted ParkContact: Hermes 216-623-9933
Nature Center 5k Run and HikesSept. 21 — 9 a.m.Distance: 5KLocation: Shaker HtsContact: HMA Promotions
10th Annual Race with GraceSept. 21 — 9 a.m.Location: Medina HospitalDistance: 5K Run & Family Fit-ness WalkContact: Mike [email protected]
Anytime Fitness Miles for MuttsSept. 27 — 8 a.m.Distance: 5KLocation: ConcordContact: [email protected]
Second Annual S.O.U.L 5K RunSept. 27 — 8:30 a.m.Distance: 5K & 1-Mile Family FunWalkLocation: St. Joseph Church /StrongsvilleContact: Rich [email protected]
Race to a MillionSept. 27 — 9 a.m.Distance: 5KLocation: ClevelandContact: HMA Promotions
Footprints for FatimaSept. 27 — 10a.m.Distance: 5KLocation: John CarrollContact: HMA Promotions
Tremont SteeplechaseSaturday, September 27Distance: 5KLocation: Tremont Lincoln ParkContact: Hermes 216-623-9933
Lorain Country’s Voices for Re-coverySept. 27 — 9 a.m.Distance: 5K & 1-Mile WalkLocation: Bur Oak Pavilion inBlack River ReservationContact: Hermes 216-623-9933
34th Annual Run For the Grapes5K RunSept. 28 — 9 a.m.Location: UH Geneva MedicalCenterDistance: 5KContact: Jeff [email protected]
Eliminate ProjectSept. 28 – 9:30 a.m. Distance:5k, 10k & 1 mile walk. Location:Eddy Fruit Farm, ChesterlandContact: Les 440-221-0112
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fun of horsemanship with the philosophythat the ribbon is an added bonus, whichmakes it stand apart, said Volcensek,who rides at Twin Pines Stables.“The Railbroncs has always been
known for teaching kids all about horse-back riding,” Sutter wrote in an email,adding the group is involved with manyactivities such as shows, trail rides andfundraisers. Their biggest endeavor is preparing
for the fair, where the kids spend fivedays showing off their horse projects. Volcensek wanted to spread the mes-
sage about the group to get more ridersinterested. Railbroncs has low numbersright now — the group has five kids cur-rently, with two others wanting to get in.Railbroncs originally started as a
small club with five members, but thegroup has grown to as big as 50 membersin its 39 years, Sutter said. She pointed to the economy as the
main reason membership has declined.She is unsure what the future holds forRailbroncs.To join Railbroncs, one must be a
member of GHPA — which has its ownrequirements — be under 18 years oldand pay various entry fees, saidVolcensek, who also recommends abackground in riding. “The best thing about it is that it
helps you to become a better rider,”
Volcensek said, adding you can meet alot of new people. “The smaller numbers lets there be
more focus on the kids,” she said. “Thebest thing is that it is focused on the fun,and the ribbon is the added bonus.“I’ve learned so much from
Railbroncs and GHPA … I’m so grate-ful, they are wonderful people.”Bits ‘N’ BeyondThe other GHPA youth riding group,
Bits ‘N’ Bound, was started in 2012. “My goal is to provide horse educa-
tion and to teach the kids to work as agroup,” said Bits ‘N’ Beyond advisor andGHPA secretary Melanie Young, ofChardon. Young, who just recently took over
the group, co-advises with JaimieHarrison and Nikki Rider as the youthadvisor. The group does many fun activities
like field trips to barns with different dis-tinctions and trail rides, Young said,adding the group is always willing tohelp each other out with practice.“We do everything together as a
group,” she said, adding that, though themembers have a lot of responsibilities,the most important thing is they “gottahave fun.” The group currently has 12 members,
from high school-aged to as young as 5or 6, Young said, adding both her daugh-ters are in the group. She noted shewants there to be more older memberswho can mentor the younger ones.“I really want to build up the mem-
bership,” Young said. “We’re a younggroup that is trying to get more people. Iwant to drive more youth to get involvedwith GHPA.” She said she is very upbeat and excit-
ed about Bits ‘N’ Beyond, adding she isvery active with GHPA and really hopesto improve and grow the whole programfor all youth.Bits ‘N’ Beyond can be seen later this
month at the fair, and all the memberswill be stalled together in the GHPAbarn.To join Bits ‘N’ Beyond, Young rec-
ommended filling out the form on theGHPA website, where people can alsofind Young’s contact information.GHPA has a meeting on the first
Wednesday of every month at the fair-grounds. Bits ‘N’ Beyond meets at 6 p.m.right before the official GHPA meeting,which starts at 7:30 p.m.For more information on either
Railbroncs or Bits ‘N’ Beyond, or tolearn more about GHPA, visit their web-site at www.ghpa.us.
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Listed are upcoming public meetingsin Chester, Munson and Russell town-ships, and West Geauga Schools. Thesemeeting notices are NOT legal notices.
Chester Township:Aug. 6, 7 p.m., ZoningCommission; Aug. 7, 7 p.m., Board ofTrustees. All meetings are held at theTownship Hall, 12701 ChillicotheRoad, unless otherwise noted.
Munson Township: Aug. 12, 6:30 p.m. -Board of Trustees, 6:30 p.m. - Park &Recreation Board. All meetings areheld at Township Hall, 12210 AuburnRoad, unless otherwise noted.
Russell Township: Aug. 11, 7 p.m., ParkCommission. All meetings are held atFire-Rescue Station, 14810 ChillicotheRoad, unless otherwise noted.
COMMUNITY NEWS
GANG ProgramAug. 19, 6:30-8 p.m.The GANG (Geauga Arts Network
Group) program will feature Liz Boch, arecent recipient of the Scholastic Art andWriting Gold Key Award in the drawingcategory. Boch will talk about her current work
and aspirations as a fine artist as she pre-pares to head to Ohio University in the fall. This educational program, which is free
and open to the general public, will takeplace at Heinen's Cafe, 402 Center St.,Chardon. Host for the evening is painterDoby Green. No reservations necessary.In addition to receiving national
recognition with the scholastic award,Boch has received Best of Show awardsfrom a variety of venues in Northeast
Ohio and one of her works was selectedout of more than 12,000 entries for theOhio Governor's Youth Art Exhibition. To preview some of her work in advance
of the program, visit www.facebook.com/lunareclipsing. Call Joanne Durante,440-729-6481, for more information.
dell, age 78, a ChesterTownship residentsince 1949, passedaway July 22, 2014, atHillcrest Hospital inMayfield Heights. He was born
Nov. 22, 1935, inLeaskdale, OntarioCanada.Robert was a West Geauga graduate,
class of 1954. He was a member of theChester Seminary Alumni, and theChester Township Fire Department for25 years. Robert also enjoyed travelingin his motorhome with his wife, Dorothy.He worked at the Gulf Station in
Chester Township from 1981 to 1994, andlater with the Chester Township RoadDepartment until his retirement. He wasa lifelong mechanic, but a comedian atheart.He is survived by his children, James
(Pat) of Garrettsville, Marie (Larry) Vailof Middlefield, Cindy (Robert) Civic ofWilloughby, William (Jack) of Chicago,and Denise (Peter) McCabe of IndianShores, FL.; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and one on the way; sisterEvelyn (Dave) Peltz; and brother
Richard J. (Eileen).He was preceded in death by his wife
Dorothy E.; his parents; two brothers;and two sisters.A Funeral Service was held July 28,
at Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home inChester Township. Visitation was July 27at the funeral home.Burial was in Western Reserve
Memorial Gardens in Chester Township.Contributions are suggested in
Robert's memory to the Alzheimer'sAssociation, Chesterland Fire andRescue-Personal Equipment Fund, andthe American Cancer Society. Online tributes and condolences at
www.gattozziandson.com.
Mary Jean HegedusMary Jean Hegedus, of Chester
Township for 54 years, passed away July25, 2014. Mary is survived by her sons Chris
(Mary Beth) and Tim (Kelly Conrad);daughter Marilyn (Terry Roys)Hegedus-Roys; grandchildren Philip,Alex, and Deanna Hegedus, and TuesdayRoys. Her husband Louis W. is deceased. Private family services. Online tributes and condolences at
is overflowing with the best of this sea-son’s produce. The U.S. Department ofAgriculture has named the week of Aug.3-9 “National Farmers’ Market Week.” Come to the market, mention you
saw this message and get a free marketbag to carry home your purchases(while supplies last). Aug. 23 is the Corn Celebration.
Samples of corn with a variety of sea-sonings available to try. Vendors willhave various products to go along withthe theme. The Geauga Fresh Farmers’ Market
is located at the corner of Chillicotheand Bell roads, South Russell. The mar-ket is open every Saturday through earlyOctober from 9 a.m. noon. Rain or shine. Visit www.geaugafarmersmarket.com
or call 410-562-5255 for more information.
GARDENING
G E AU G A PA R K D I ST R I C TAll programs are wheelchair and
stroller accessible unless otherwise noted.For more information on these programs,call the Geauga Park District at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Shutterbugs Camera Club Aug. 7, 7-9 p.m.; Sunnybrook PreservePack a picnic basket with a table
service, a beverage of choice and a pass-ing dish for the annual picnic. Fireworksphotos welcome for critique.
Grandparents in the Park:Summertime Fun Aug. 8, 10-11:30 a.m.; Beartown Lakes Grandparents and grandchildren
enjoy a nature search around the lakeand other summertime fun the outdoorshave to offer. Bring a snack to share.Registration required.
Earthquakes In OhioAug. 8, 7-8 p.m.; Observatory ParkInvestigate the park seismograph, part
of the Ohio Seismic Network.
Nature Break: Women’s RetreatAug. 9, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Bass Lake PreserveTake a break and relax in the park.
We’re offering canoeing, yoga and recy-cled art projects. Bring a mat for yoga.Lunch provided by Zeppe’s of Newbury.Registration required online or at 440-279-0880. $6 fee.
Dragonfly Bike and HikeAug. 9, 1-4 p.m.; Headwaters ParkBring a bike and enjoy a leisurely ride
to Claridon-Troy Road, where we willexplore (on foot) preserved property bor-dering the trail and search for dragonflies
and damselflies. Nets will be provided onsite. Wear sturdy shoes and long pants.Other optional things to bring are water,camera, binoculars and sunscreen. Tenmiles round trip. Partially wheelchair/stroller accessible.
Erie Heights Brass Ensemble Aug. 9, 7-8:30 p.m.; Big Creek ParkThe Erie Heights Brass Ensemble, a
brass sextet consisting of two trumpets,horn, trombone, euphonium (baritone)and tuba, performs selections of popular,jazz and swing tunes. The concert will beheld indoors if inclement weather.
Polliwog Paddle Family Canoe Aug. 10, 1-3 p.m.; Eldon Russell ParkAn easy-paced, short-distance float
on the wildlife-rich Upper CuyahogaRiver for families. Ages 5 and older withadult. Phone registration through Aug. 9.
Full Moon ProgramAug. 10, 8-9:30 p.m.; Observatory ParkAugust’s full moon is known as the
Sturgeon Moon. Learn about theseamazing, ancient fish, then watch the fullmoon rise over Observatory Park.
Meteor Shower Event Aug.12, 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.; Observatory ParkJoin the evening of Aug. 12, and
spend the night enjoying the PerseidMeteor Shower. Best viewing should be1-3 a.m. There will be no formal program,but a naturalist and other astronomerswill be on hand to answer questions. Dress warmly and bring a reclining
lawn chair, blankets, bug spray andmaybe a warm drink.
Aug. 22: Keith Munich Benefit Dinner6-11 p.m.All are welcome to join for food,
50/50 raffle, Chinese auction, entertain-ment and open bar at The Patrician,33150 Lakeland Blvd., Eastlake.Proceeds benefit former Chester resi-
dent Keith Munich, and Mentor fire-fighter, who was diagnosed with stage IVsmall cell lung cancer. Cost is $50 per person. Call Eric Heimberger, 440-488-7855
or Ray Paduano, 440-662-157, for ticketsor for more information.
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Premium Vapors is pleased toannounce its grand opening at a secondlocation at 11 a.m. Aug. 9, at 409 WaterSt., Chardon. They specialize exclusively in offer-
ing the best e-cigarettes, e-liquids andwide range of accessories. Premium Vapors is proud to be the
first specialty store of this kind in thearea and understands this is a new mar-ket and customers have questions due tothe overwhelming variety of e-cigaretteproducts. The business wants to educate people
by making the distinction between theflood of disposable e-cigarettes and itshigh quality brands. Premium Vaporsprovides personal service customized forthe newcomer or the experienced“vaper.” This is a personal product that differs
from person to person depending ontheir habits and lifestyle. Not everyonecan quit “cold turkey” and smokers havesaid how e-cigarettes have changed theirlives, never looking back to the unpleas-ant tobacco taste.
E-cigarettes contain no tobacco, notar or strong smell and … without theguilt. The electronic cigarette is a hand-held device that holds a nicotine flavoredliquid for improved smoking pleasure. At Premium Vapors, there is a living
room atmosphere with a free tasting barof many tantalizing natural flavors.Enjoy such flavors such as WatermelonFreeze, Biscotti, Windstone or Kahlua. All flavors are available in nicotine
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The trio said the building ownerfailed to provide insurance on the struc-ture, as specified in the Garofolis’ 20-year lease, and they haven’t seen himsince the fire. They have been told kitchen repairs
will take 30 to 45 days, not including thetime it takes to obtain permits and passinspections.“The owner’s been the biggest issue,”
Gretchen said. “He’s trying to evict us now,”
McCauley added. The trio is currentlyinvolved in a lawsuit against the owner,they said. All the repairs so far have come from
their pockets. “It’s been stressful every night at our
kitchen table,” Marc said. “We’ve goneback and forth among ourselves aboutour future here; we could re-locate, butwe love it here and made a commitmentto stay here because we belong here.”He added, “What a nightmare this
has been, but the Chester trustees, firedepartment, police department and the
business community have all been won-derful and very supportive.” Three business owners attended the
July 24 Chester Township Trustees meet-ing to protest what they characterized asthe zoning department’s “lack of friend-liness” toward businesses. They told trustees when two busi-
nesses - Oak and Embers, and a car washdamaged two years ago in a tornado -faced disasters, township zoning made itdifficult for them to complete theirrepairs and get back up and running. “It’s been more ‘what can we do to
hold you back’ instead of helping them,”Matt Fedorsen told trustees. “When youdrive around town, you see For Leasesigns all over.”Trustees suggested the business own-
ers express their concerns at the nextzoning commission meeting. The Garofolis and McCarthy said
they hope to have electricity connectedthis week and the restaurant re-openedonce the temporary kitchen has beenapproved. “We won’t open a day before they say
we can, but we will open as soon as pos-sible,” McCauley said. “And we plan tobe here forever.”
