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Last Wednesday, the Chardon Fire Department was dispatched for a structure fire at 11:28 a.m. at 222 Goredon Drive in Aquilla Village.Upon…
Cooking Accident Causes House Fire
Last Wednesday, the Chardon Fire Department was dispatched for a structure fire at 11:28 a.m. at 222 Goredon Drive in Aquilla Village.
Upon arrival, fire crews found a two-story house with light smoke showing from the front door, according to the fire department.
Fire crews made entry and quickly extinguished a kitchen fire, officials said, adding there were no injuries and the fire was unintentional in nature and caused by cooking food on the stove.
The fire department received mutual aid from Hambden, Munson, Burton, Middlefield, Newbury, Kirtland and Concord Township fire departments.
Mark Dolezal Wins 2013 Realtor of the Year Award
Broker and Owner of MD Realty, Ltd., in Middlefield, Mark Dolezal recently received the 2013 Realtor of the Year Award from the Lake & Geauga Area Association of Realtors.
He’s been a member of the association for 35 years, owned his own real estate business since 1987 and has served on various committees.
Dolezal coordinated the organization’s 2013 annual golf outing and will serve as president in 2014.
“I pretty much just do what needs to be done and I’m happy with that,” he said. “I am honored to receive this award from my peers. It feels great to give back to the industry and the organization that has given so much to me during my career as a Realtor. I have made friendships over the years that I am truly grateful for.”
Dolezal is a very well known and highly respected broker, the LGAAR said, adding he’s been on the board of directors and has served as director on the state association’s board as well as attended several national association conventions and training events.
He’s also a member of the Middlefield Chamber of Commerce, vice president of Geauga Connection’s Business Network, a member of the Geauga Growth Partnership, president of the Eastern Geauga Landowners, a member of the National Association of Royalty Owners, a past Master of the Western Phoenix Masonic Lodge, a member of the Middlefield Historical Society and an officer with the Parkman Historical Society.
“Mark is very deserving of this honor. We are very proud to have him as member,” said Nancie Grgurich, 2013 president of LGAAR. “On behalf of the entire association, ‘Congratulations, Mark.'”
Ledgemont Schools Approves New Board Member
The Ledgemont Schools Board of Education approved Joe Lobdell to replace the recently departed Bill Swan at Monday’s school board meeting.
Swan resigned a few weeks ago and was replaced by Lobdell, sworn in as his replacement, Treasurer Kelly Moore said Tuesday.
“Last night, the board approved Lobdell to fill that unencumbered seat until the (Nov. 5) general election,” she added.
The treasurer said Swan’s four-year term was up at the end of this year. If Lobdell wants to run for the four-year position, he will have to campaign for it. She added that Lobdell lives in the district and works as a nurse.
“The board looked for good people and found him,” Moore said. “He’s been an active member in the community and on our levy campaign. The board thought he was the best fit.”
She added Swan resigned for personal reasons.
