CHESTERLAND NEWS VOLUME 49 No. 20
Wednesday, February 8, 2017
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Chester Man First Charged Under Goddard’s Law Dennis Dudich Accused of Shooting Dog BY JOHN KARLOVEC NEWS@CHESTERLANDNEWS.COM
A Chester Township man is the first person in Geauga County to be charged under Goddard’s Law after being accused of shooting a neighbor’s dog on Jan. 21. Dennis Dudich, 68, of Bentbrook Drive, was indicted Feb. 1 for allegedly killing the 3-year-old English Bulldog named Zoey, who was euthanized Jan. 22 after it was determined a bullet had severed her spinal cord and she likely would never walk again. Goddard’s Law, also known as House Bill 60, makes knowingly causing serious physical harm to a companion animal a fifth-degree
felony, punishable by six months to a year in jail and a $2,500 fine. The bill, which became law in September, is named after Dick Goddard, a long-time WJW Channel 8 weatherman and animal activist. A grand jury indicted Dudich on one count each of animal cruelty concerning a companion animal and discharge of a firearm on or near prohibited premises, a fourthdegree misdemeanor. He is scheduled to be arraigned before Judge Forrest Burt at 8:30 a.m. Feb. 17. “This is the first Goddard’s Law prosecution in Geauga County,” Geauga County Prosecutor Jim Flaiz said Thursday. “Given the facts of this case, I believe it is an appropri-
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Zoey, a 65-lb English Bulldog, would have turned 4 April 1. He was put to sleep after a neighbor shot him twice Jan. 21.
ate application of this new law.” Zoey’s owner, Marcus Yagour, who lives with his parents, Mark
and Peggy, two houses to the east of Dudich’s home, said Dudich shot the 65-pound Zoey — who was not on his property — around 5:30 p.m. because he believed she was a white cat that had been leaving muddy paw prints on his deck. Marcus said police told him Dudich shot her with a .22-caliber rifle, equipped with a magnified scope, from at least 50 yards. “It was marksmanship,” he added. Marcus was given Zoey as a puppy when he was living in Charlotte, N.C. On Jan. 21, Marcus said Zoey and his brother’s dog, Sadie, a Pit Bull rescue, were outside in a thick-wooded area in the backyard of an adjoining neighbor — property they had permission to be on. See Goddard’s Law w Page 3
WG Kiwanis Gilmour Girl Accelerates Innovation STEM Fair Rewards Brilliance BY ROSE NEMUNAITIS EDITOR@GEAUGAMAPLELEAF.COM
BY AMY PATTERSON EDITOR@GEAUGAMAPLELEAF.COM Ever ything from lava lamp technology to the dangers of animals eating plastic to cancer research were touched on at the Kiwanis Club of West Geauga’s 18th Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Fair at West Geauga Middle School Feb. 4. Students enrolled in West Geauga Schools or those homeschooled in the district were invited to participate in a variety of activities, from a math competition to the “Junk Box War”. For the Junk Box War, each team of two to three students is given an identical box of “junk” — scrap wood and other material — and told to build a machine with it to carry out a specific task. This year’s task was to make a pill counter, and West Geauga seniors Alexis Ange and Marin Musser won for best design. The fair also included a timed math test, which Dylan Laurianti won for the 10th through 12th grade level and Allison George won See STEM Fair w Page 5
Gilmour Academy junior Ava Thomas, of Chester Township, wants to make a memorable difference in the lives of those affected by memory loss. She is one of 25 inspiring entrepreneurs from across the region who will share their civic visions Feb. 22 at Accelerate 2017: Make Change, presented by Citizens Bank and the Cleveland Leadership Center at the Global Center for Health Innovations in Cleveland. “I got interested in this competition because I consider myself a social entrepreneur,” said Thomas of her Memor y Mat invention. “I have been visiting the West Geauga Senior Center since I was in second grade at Saint Anselm School.” The goal of the event is to accelerate the progress of Northeast Ohio by helping launch ideas that aim to improve the community. Thomas created a personalized do-it-yourself placemat with pictures and phrases that act as memory cues for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia that also serves as a conversation starter for visitors and caregivers. Her inspiration for the Memory Mat was spending time with her grandfather and other
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Ava Thomas shares her Memory Mat prototype with residents of Maplewood assisted living community
seniors at West Geauga Senior Center and Heather Hill. “I learned that once I found the right topic to talk about at the lunch table, the seniors would really open up and enthusiastically engage in conversation,” Thomas said. Thomas is the youngest competition presenter, selected from a field of 80 applicants.
Five finalists will be narrowed down in five pitch categories, with an overall winner awarded $5,000. “Other projects range from technology-based solutions and inter-generational and neighborhood programs to a global bazaar,” said Michael Bennett, Cleveland Leadership Center viceSee Memory Mat w Page 4
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TOWN CRIER WG Baseball/Softball Sign-Ups Feb. 11, 9 a.m. to noon In person sign-ups for the 2017 West Geauga Federation summer leagues will be held in the West Geauga Middle School cafeteria. Registration can also be completed online at westgbaseballandsoftball.org with payment being made via credit card. Questions? Call Linda at 440-729-7062.
ple. A maximum of 200 tickets will be sold. The evening features dinner, open bar, DJ, dancing, dinner entertainment, sideboards, door prizes, silent auction. For reservations, call Kathleen Munch at 216-436-2042 or email KMUNCH@UWX.org. Make checks payable to The Chesterland Rotary Foundation.
Bloodmobile CCC Scavenger Hunt Chesterland Chamber of Commerce is hosting a scavenger hunt to benefit the Geauga County Dog Shelter. Participate in the scavenger hunt now through Feb. 13. Visit any of the 14 sponsor locations to drop off much needed items for the shelter; call the office for participating sponsors, 440-729-7297. Complete the scavenger hunt and receive a free entry for the grand prize.
LGRC Alumni Valentine’s Dinner Dance Feb. 10, 7 p.m. to midnight Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers Alumni Association is hosting its third annual Valentine’s Day dinner dance at Fairport Harbor Senior Center, 1380 East St., Fairport Harbor. Event includes a pasta dinner, dancing and 50-50 raffle. Tickets are $5 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets, call Dave Hanlon at 440-205-2690 or Gail Keegan at 440-205-2671.
Geriatric Pet Workshop Feb. 12, 1-4 p.m. Cold Nose Companions Dog Training is bringing veterinarian Linda Mitchell to present “Arthritis and Beyond: Caring for Your Geriatric Pet” to pet owners and professionals at its facility located at 12531 GAR Highway in Chardon. Cost is $50 per person. For more information or to register, call 855-286-3647 or visit coldnosecompanions.com.
CV Herb Society Meets Feb. 17, 12:30 p.m. The Chagrin Valley Herb Society will meet at the Bainbridge Library for refreshments, business meeting and discussion and CD presentation of Dale Chihuly Glassworks. For more information about membership or attending a meeting, email chagrinvalleyherbsociety@gmail.com.
Shining Stars Dinner Dance Feb. 18, 6 p.m. to midnight The Rotary Club of Chesterland and United Way Services of Geauga County are hosting Shining Stars, the Rotary’s gala dinner dance to benefit Rotary Foundation charities, at the St. Noel Banquet Center in Willoughby Hills. Tickets are $125 per couple or $85 per single. Tables are available for eight to 10 peo-
Feb. 22, 2-7 p.m. An American Red Cross blood drive will be held 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. For more information, call 1-800733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org.
Geauga Beekeepers Meet Feb. 23, 7 p.m. The Geauga County Beekeepers will meet in the main lobby at the Kent State Campus at 11141 Clairdon Troy Road in Burton. Carl Bizilla will speak on beginning bee keeping and rules for entering honey at the Geauga County Fair in September. Refreshments New members are welcome; refreshments will be served. For more information, call Eleanor Spirka at 440-968-3371 evenings or visit geaugacountybeekeepers.org.
Food Distribution Feb. 25, 9-11 a.m. Cleveland Food Bank will be distributing food to families in need at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road, Chardon.
Geauga Market Annual Meeting Feb. 25, 1 p.m. Geauga Fresh Farmers’ Market will hold its 2017 annual planning meeting at the South Russell Village Hall, 5205 Chillicothe Road. Local vegetable and fruit farmers, other local vendors, and artisans are welcome to attend. A pizza lunch will be provided. Applications will be available at the meeting. For more information call Cher yl Hammon, market manager, at 440-474-9885.
Chili Cook-off Feb. 26, 4-6 p.m. All are welcome to participate in a chili cook-off at Mayfield Church, 7747 Mayfield Road, Chester Township. Judging begins at 3:30 p.m.; contestants should have their chili to the church no later than 3 p.m. Chili should be in a 5-quart Crockpot. To enter, send an email to kris@mayfieldchurch.org for details. Entry fee is $5 per contestant. Cost to sample and eat is $5 per person, with a maximum $15 per family. Hot dogs, cornbread, crackers and condiments provided. Childcare and kids games are available. For childcare, RSVP to Carrie Barry at carrieb@mayfieldchurch.org with the name and age of each child two weeks before the event.
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GEAUGA WEST LIBRARY The Geauga West Library is at 13455 Chillicothe Road. For more information or to register, call 440-729-4250 or visit GeaugaLibrary.net.
Tax Assistance Thursdays, beginning Feb. 9 Volunteers from AARP will help you file your 2016 federal and state taxes. Appointments are required; call Geauga West to schedule. Bring a copy of 2015 tax returns, all 2016 tax statements, proof of identity and social security card.
Introduction to Microsoft Excel March 15, 7 p.m. Plan ahead to learn the basic skills of the Microsoft Office spreadsheet program.
Backwards Party Feb. 16, 7 p.m. Back into a rollicking good time at the librar y as kids in grades kindergarten through fifth-grade start at the end and finish with the beginning.
Cubeecraft Scrapbook Crop Feb. 10, 6 p.m. Bring projects to work on after hours and away from distractions of home.
Feb. 21, 3:30 p.m. Teens will enjoy geometric snacks and create pop culture characters using paper Cubeecraft folding technique.
Goddard’s Law from page 1 “My mother was calling them to come back in when she heard two gunshots and like a blood-wrenching scream from a dog,� Marcus told the Geauga County Maple Leaf. He was not home at the time. Peggy put her shoes on and ran out to their barn, where she spoke with Shaun Wheeler, who was working in the barn, Marcus said. Wheeler confirmed he heard two gunshots and said he had not seen the dogs. “They went over to the next door neighbor’s yard to look for the dogs. There is an old railroad that used to run through Chesterland, so they started walking down the path and saw Sadie run out of the woods to come get them and then ran right back to where Zoey was,� Marcus said. “As soon as she (Sadie) got back to her (Zoey), my mom said she was just running in circles around Zoey.� Zoey had been shot twice and was unable to move. Wheeler carried her to back to the Yagour’s home and placed her in the rear of Peggy’s car. Peggy called Marcus and he, in turn, called Chester Township Police and sent them straight to Dudich’s home. “I knew that’s who it was,� Marcus said of the shooter. According to police records, the Yagours and Dudich have a past history. In August 2015, Dudich called police around 1:30 p.m. to complain about 4-wheelers racing up and down his street, claiming they were coming from the Yagour property. Police sat in the area for several minutes, but did not observe any 4-wheelers in the roadway. About an hour later, Dudich again called police to report someone had damaged a lamp pole on his property the night before. He felt members of the Yagour family were responsible, adding he has ongoing issues with the family trespassing on ATVs. Last March, Dudich called police to report that Marcus’ brother had threatened him with bodily harm after he found him behind a neighbor’s property attempting to get a pickup truck out of the mud. A month later, Marcus called police to report Dudich was shooting and request a safety check. Police responded but did not hear any shooting.
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Peggy Yagour and Zoey.
Zoey was rushed to VCA Great Lakes Veterinar y Specialists, in Warrensville Heights, and later referred to Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital, in Akron, where she was put to sleep the following morning. Marcus said police told him they met with Dudich at his home and he said the two dogs had come onto his property earlier, so he chased them away. Later, Dudich said he saw a white and black animal about 50 yards away in the woods. He believed it was a white cat that had been leaving muddy footprints on his deck. He fired two shots at the animal, Marcus said. “There is no excuse for this,� Marcus said. “You don’t mistake a 65-pound dog for a cat.� Even if Dudich thought Zoey was a cat, he added, “you still can’t shoot a cat.� Marcus and Wheeler also walked the property with police and showed them a blood-splattered area where Zoey was found. Using GPS coordinates, it was determined Zoey was not on Dudich’s property, but rather the adjoining property. One of Marcus’ friends has created a crowdfunding page at youcaring.com to help the Yagour family deal with Zoey’s loss. The money raised will be used for attorney’s fees and to raise awareness about animal abuse, according to the page organizer. “My mom is not right because of what he did,� Marcus said.
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SENIOR NEWS & EVENTS West Geauga Senior Center
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12650 West Geauga Plaza, Unit #4, Chester, 440-721-1416. • Stroke Support Group: Feb. 8, 1 p.m. Offered by University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center. • Book Club: Feb. 13, 1 p.m. Join for a discussion of “A Prayer for Owen Meanyâ€? by John Irving at Geauga West Library. • Health Benefits of Chocolate: Feb. 15, 11 a.m. Presented by Tricia Vidovich of Bella Care Hospice.
Feb. 27, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Chardon Senior Center is hosting a midwinter music fest featuring Sam Fosh Jr. Come out and enjoy some great music, dancing, socializing and a summertime style meal including grilled hamburgers, hotdogs and potato salad. Space is limited. Suggested donation is $12 per person. Deadline to register is Feb. 15 if transportation is needed; otherwise deadline is Feb. 22. A registration form must be completed and mailed along with one’s check made payable to GDA at 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon OH, 44024.
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Feb. 17, noon St. Anselm Young of Heart will meet at the parish center. Bring a brown bag lunch. Dessert and coffee will be provided. Angela Wargelin and an associate from Howard Hanna will talk about downsizing. On April 6, the group will go to Villa Croatia Party Center in Eastlake to see The Atlantic City Boys. Lunch is included. Cost is $56 ($59 for non-members). Drive yourself or car pool from St. Anselm. For reservations, call Jeri at 440-729-2239.
Memory Mat from page 1 president of external affairs. Thomas is a sprinter for Gilmour’s track team and an equestrian, and volunteers at Herps Alive, a rescue center for reptiles and amphibians. “My favorite subjects are molecular genetics, management and entrepreneurship, and speech and debate,� Thomas said, adding she is looking to study pre-med or business in college. Steve Marcus, director of entrepreneurial studies at Gilmour, recognized early on the talent and drive of the young entrepreneur. Thomas sought out Marcus’ advice at the start of the school year with her start-up business selling charms with her school’s logo on them. “She has done quite well with that business and I am quite proud of her,� Marcus said. “She tackles every challenge head on and gives 100-percent effort.� He added, “She took a gamble with her Gilmour Charm business by investing her own money to get it started. It was a risk that paid off due to her hard work and dedication. She is every bit passionate about the Memory Mat.� Thomas’ grandfather, Chuck, who is featured on her Memory Mat prototype, was once a temporary resident at Heather Hill. “Spending a lot of time with senior citizens has made me aware of the challenges associated with memory loss,� Thomas said. “It has been an exciting experience to be able to visit facilities like the West Geauga Senior Center, Heather Hill and Maplewood. It was tremendously rewarding to witness the enthusiastic reception from patients, seniors and caregivers, who are excited about Memory Mat.� Thomas’ invention, which is enhancing
Exercise Classes The West Geauga Senior Center has numerous activities for seniors 60 and over, including classes that may help seniors keep those 2017 exercise resolutions. Held Monday through Friday for just about every fitness level imaginable, they include aerobic classes, boxing, chair exercise, chair volleyball and more. Call Mary Kay at 440-533-5287 for information.
communication and sparking memories with those battling memory loss, has inspired others as well. “While my original intention was to target people with Alzheimer’s or dementia, I discovered through my visits ‌ every senior I spoke with wanted a Memory Mat to create on craft day,â€? Thomas added. “Pat, a resident at Maplewood, said, ‘I love this, I want to do it. It’s even better than scrapbooking.’ “ She added another Maplewood resident commented, ‘This would be helpful for my daughter with Down’s Syndrome.’ It has truly been heartwarming to see the Memory Mat be so well received.â€? Thomas was also a student of Ryan Ryzner, chair of Gilmour’s English Department. “She is also a member of our VECTOR program, which strives to provide guidance to students who would like to align their passions with our curriculum in an attempt to personalize their educational path through place-based education,â€? Ryzner said. The program has five strands, including Engineering and Design, Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Personal Expression, Civic Engagement, and Science and Medicine. “Ava’s Memory Mat endeavor is a crosspollination of each of the five strands,â€? Ryzner said. “She envisioned and designed a marketable product, is rooted in scientific theory and is meant to help the people in the Greater Cleveland area.â€? Ryzner continued to highlight Thomas’ well-rounded accomplishments. “But above all, she is a kind young lady and a pleasure to work with,â€? he added. “While the Memory Mat is an excellent product, something tells me that Ava is only scratching the surface of her potential. We will be hearing her name often in the future.â€? Accelerate 2017 is open to the public with a ticket purchase and audience members get to vote on the winner.
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West Geauga High School junior Lexi Ober won first place at the Kiwanis Club’s STEM Fair Feb. 4 for a project examining the effects of plastic on wildlife.
STEM Fair from page 1 for the sixth through ninth grade level. Many students prepared individual research projects for the fair, including fifthgrader Zach Slay’s “Which Materials Make a Lava Lamp Work Best?� He experimented with different chemicals including alcohol and mineral oil to see if they prolonged the lava lamp’s life, but concluded that just regular heat made the lava lamp warm up the fastest and burn longest. Paige Weir, a sixth-grader at West Geauga Middle School, compared and contrasted the symptoms and treatments of ovarian and colon cancer. “They’re more different than they are similar,� Weir said. In her research she discovered that over 22,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year and only 8,000 of them survive. “I think more people need to be aware of this,� Weir said. Students from University Schools were invited to participate in the STEM Fair in order to receive a qualifying score at a local fair to proceed on to a district level fair. One US student, senior Keyvon Rashidi, was also interested in cancer research. He has spent the last three summers participating in the Anderson Scholars Science Program, which gave him a chance to perform research in a laboratory at Case Western Reserve University during which he was able to isolate a characteristic of a particular protein whose presence indicates a higher risk of severe colon cancer. The first place winner of this year’s STEM Fair, junior Lexi Ober, was concerned with animal health as opposed to that of humans. Her project, “Effects of Non-Biodegradable Material Ingestion Affecting the Whole Taxonomic Hierarchy,� dealt with the catastrophic consequences of animals swallowing plastic waste. She was inspired to take on this project by an incident she witnessed while out for a morning run on a vacation in Maryland. She came across a turtle that had eaten a piece of plastic “and he died in my hands,� Ober said. She used her science teacher’s lab to create synthetic stomach acid, into which she dropped different types of plastic. She found that none of them broke down. Her research told her when animals eat plastics, they “feel full,� so they don’t eat actual food and then they starve to death. Meanwhile, their bodies fill with toxins from the plastics they’ve swallowed and when they are eaten by another animal, “the whole taxonomic hierarchy� — the food chain — is affected. Ober’s goal is to go on to college and one day become a surgeon. But for now, she is happy to have won first place.
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2017 STEM Fair winners Individual Projects High School First: Lexi Ober Second: Antonio Linek Third: Austin Maguire First Fair Award: Mackenzie Hanford Individual Projects Middle School First: Rae Ehrbar Second: Yvette Petersen Third: Christopher Moore Math (10th-12th grade) First: Dylan Laurianti Second: Austin Maguire Third: David Sprenger Math (6th-9th grade) First: Allison George Second: Hannah Barker Third: David Allen Junk Box War First: Nicholas Luther, James Pusterhofer, Tori Finnick Second: Christina Praprost, Erin Hoeh, Kevin Wright Third: John Wenger, Rebecca Saggio Design Grace Barber, Lexy Ange, Marin Musser How Do I Fare First: Yvette Petersen, Sofya Goncharenko Second: Nicola Ehrbar, Rae Ehrbar Third: Luke Musser, Harrison Wolfhope
Students were not the only people to receive awards at the STEM Fair. One highlight of the day came when the Kiwanis Club presented Geauga Park District Ranger Denise Weisbarth with a check for $2,500 for their K-9 unit. The funds, a combination of local and state Kiwanis money, will be used for travel, training, medical expenses and treats. “The Kiwanis Club has been very generous to us this year,� Weisbarth said. Her police dog, Sniper, was in attendance not only for a photo op, but also to demonstrate the training and agility K-9 units must master. “These are not pets,� Weisbarth said of the 2-year-old German Shepherd. “They’re very good at what they do.� She gives police dog demonstrations for groups of any kind and encourages this type of outreach so the public is aware of the role of police dogs.
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OBITUARIES Matthew Moore
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CHESTER TWP. – Matthew Moore, age 25, of Chesterland. Beloved son of Jim and Ursula (nee Brolli) Moore; loving brother of Megan Moore; devoted grandson of Ray and Pat Moore, and Anna Caputo and the late Nicholas Caputo; dear nephew of Evelyn, Paul, Christopher, Julia, Christina, Raymond, Paul, Marnette, Brian, Judy, and Dawn; and cherished cousin of many. Friends can call at Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, on Feb. 3, 4-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017, at the Church of Saint Anselm, 12969 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland. Interment in All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Matthew’s name may be made to The Absolute House, 7835 Harvard Ave., Cleveland, OH 44105. Online tribute video and condolences at www.gattozziandson.com.
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POWELL, TN – Mary Donovan Blair, age 84, of Powell, Tenn., formally of Chester Township, passed away Dec. 31, 2016. Mary was of Methodist faith. She enjoyed art painting and was a competitive roller skater. Mary was preceded in death by her first husband, William Donovan. She is survived by her husband, Jesse Blair; children, Laura (Chris) Vatty, Nancy (Joe) Zuccaro, Bill (Debbie) Donovan, Patty
Sustar, Sue Iacona and stepdaughter Janet (Craig) Belitz; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was laid to rest on Jan. 3, 2017, at Highland Memorial Cemetery, Knoxville, Tenn.
Anne Tracy Thiel EPHRATA, PA – Anne Tracy Thiel, 88, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2017, at Ephrata Manor in Ephrata, Pa. Born in Mansfield, Ohio, she was the daughter of Frederick Lathrop and Harriett Swetland Tracy. Her husband, G. Peter Thiel, a native of Tallinn, Estonia, died in 2000. They met while she was working with refugees under the auspices of the World’s YMCA in Lßbeck, Germany, following World War II. They made their home in Chester Township for many years. Anne attended Mills College and was a graduate of Denison University and Case Western Reserve School of Library Science. She was involved in a variety of community organizations, including the Geauga County Public Library Board of Trustees and the Community Church of Chesterland, where she was particularly involved in refugee resettlement and a hot meals program. She is survived by her two daughters, Anne T. Thayer, wife of John Gilbert Thayer, of Lancaster, Pa., and Mary Martha Thiel, wife of Mary Redner Robinson, of Brookline, Mass.; and four granddaughters, Elizabeth Gilbert Thayer, Carolyn Tracy Thayer, Sarah La Mei Thiel Robinson and Rebecca Li Thiel Robinson. Burial will take place in Mansfield, privately and at the convenience of the family. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the Community Church of Chesterland, 1198 Caves Road, Chesterland, OH 44026 or to the Ephrata Manor Benevolent Fund, 99 Bethany Road, Ephrata, PA 17522. Information and online condolences may be posted on our website: www.thegroffs.com
Tax Assistance Offered to Seniors SUBMITTED Tax assistance will be available to seniors 60 years of age and older at the Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive. The Geauga County Department on Aging will offer this service by appointment almost every weekday through April 7.
Tax assistance will be completed by a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) trained and certified person. Tax preparers will be using the electronic E-filing method. Tax appointments are scheduled first-come, first-serve basis. To schedule an appointment for tax assistance, call 440-279-2130, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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The A.C.E. award winners are selected from students nominated by teachers for outstanding attitude, citizenship and effort in the classroom. Second quarter A.C.E. award winners at Lindsey Elementary School are: kindergartners: Josephina Giordano, Alex Mikolay, Hayley Ramsak, Suzie Trentanelli; first-graders: Johnny Beclay, Vera Caudill, Julia Gierman, Quin Mancino; second-graders: Olivia Geraci, Ellie Greene, Nick Kreischer, Jack Patterson; thirdgraders: Mikah Douglas, Colton Goss, Santina Iannetta, Ben Mackin, Matthew Osters, Isobel Schulz; fourth-graders: Ty Kirchner, Brooke Moriarity, Josh Nemunaitis, Colin Whiting, Cora Wiemer, Brianna Wiley; and fifth-graders: Maggie Furst, Carter Gibson, Jordan Iacovetta, Kurt Liedtke, Daralis Shook and Nataile Taiclet. [Not pictured: Tanner Eggert]
Kindergarten Parent Orientation West Geauga Local Schools will host a Lindsey-Westwood Kindergarten Parent Orientation Night at Lindsey Elementary School on March 7 at 6:30 p.m. Kindergarten open registration will be held on March 11 from 8 a.m. to noon at the West Geauga Board of Education. Registration will be conducted by appointment between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. after this date. Appointments may be scheduled by calling 440-729-5900. Registration paperwork and information will be available at www.westg.org, orientation night and at any district building. Registration forms need to be completed before the appointment time. Only a parent or legal guardian may register a child and must appear in person with a valid ID (driver’s license, passport or state photo ID).
grants must be submitted by May 20. To obtain an application, contact Marlene Napalo at 11850 Fowlers Mill Road, Chardon, OH 44024, or call 440-279-0504.
College Information Session Feb. 15, 6:30 p.m. The Lake/Geauga Educational Assistance Foundation will hold a free informational session for high school juniors and their parents at the LEAF Resource Center at 8221 Auburn Road. The session will repeat on March 1 at 6:30 p.m. “Junior Jumpstart� will address the senior year timeline and information regarding the college application and financial aid procedures. Please register online at www.leafohio.org or call LEAF at 440-358-8045 to reserve a seat. Reservations are required; capacity is limited.
CVWC to Offer Scholarships GCRTA Grant-in-Aid Program The Geauga County Retired Teachers Association has applications available for its grant-in-aid annual financial assistance program to deser ving college seniors. Applicants must be enrolled in the college of education and be student teaching in the 2017-18 academic year. In addition, interested persons must have resided in Geauga County or be a graduate of a Geauga County high school. Completed applications for the $1,500
The Chagrin Valley Women’s Club, celebrating its 86th year of service to the communities, will be awarding 10 $1,500 scholarships to qualifying high school seniors from five area high schools, including Chagrin Falls, Kenston, Orange, West Geauga and Solon. Applications for scholarships are available on each school’s website or through the high school guidance counselor’s office. Students who wish to apply must submit completed applications to the Counselor’s office no later than noon March 3.
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The West Geauga High School hockey team honored its seniors on Jan. 22 prior to the game against North Canton Hoover. The school and team thank all nine players for their dedication to the school and program. From left are Tom Vitale, Daniel Sternen, Jack Makee, Scott Kolodny, Bobby Kelly, Maddi Johnson, Kevin Hahn, Kaarina Georgevitch, Bryce Townsend, Nick Puruczky, Michael Gomer-Falkov, Richard Bohunicky and Gerard Vila.
West Geauga High School recognized the senior wrestlers prior to their meet on Jan. 27. The school is proud of the hard work and commitment of these young men to their sport. From left are Jorge Mirabelli, Jordan Brown, Kyle Gallagher, Chris Nicely, Tylere Stennett, Evan Vetturini and Adam Williams.
Swimmers Hit PRs at Perry Meet SUBMITTED When swimmers and divers hit the water in a meet, they usually face a two-pronged competition: They are competing with the other athletes in the pool, and with themselves. And even when they don’t fare so well against the others, if they improve on their own personal best times they can look on what they did in the pool as a victory. That can put a positive spin on a season when wins come sparingly, and such was the case with West Geauga’s small, young team when they ignored the dire weather forecast and showed up at the Perry Natatorium on Jan. 6 for their dual meet with the talented and deep Pirates team. Perry won both meets by a substantial margin – 112-48 for the boys and 109-51 for the girls – but of the 44 performances by the Wolverines, an even half of them were personal best times or scores. That doesn’t mean the Wolverines went away winless. They placed first in seven of the 24 meet events, led by senior boys captain Chase Waterman, who scored 14 team points with victories and personal best times in both the 200-yard Individual Medley (2:29.35) and the 100-yard freestyle (56.92) Freshman teammate Eli Harvey narrowly missed a victory as he established a personal best time in the 100-yard breaststroke competition. He lost to Perry’s Stephen
McGuire by 1.4 seconds. Freshman Kristina Preda accounted for two of the girls’ five individual victories, swimming to personal best times in both the 100-yard butterfly (1:16.54) and the 100-yard backstroke (1:11.75). Another freshman, Hannah Zahniser, won the diving competition with 236.47 points, just a point away from her personal best six-dive score. Sophomore Fiona Fisher didn’t have a personal best, but swam her best time of the year to win the 100-yard freestyle in 1:04.55. Junior Bethany Heffron discovered a different way to claim six points for a first-place finish. She was the sole Wolverine swimmer in the girls’ 100-yard breaststroke, competing in the event for just the second time in her career, against three Perry girls. One of the Perry swimmers was disqualified in the first 25 yards of the event and another quickly pulled ahead to lead the field by a gradually increasing amount. Heffron went stroke-for-stroke with the third Perry swimmer, and was establishing a small lead at the third turn when the Perry swimmer became the second disqualification of the event. And when Heffron turned to look at the scoreboard, thinking she’d finished second, there was a “1” by her name – the Perry swimmer who had handily won the race had See Swimming w Page 9
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CHESTER GOVERNMENT UPDATE The Chester Township Board of Trustees meeting on Jan. 19 opened on with an introduction of Papillion Enrichment Center operated by Yasmina and Seid Tanovic, who are expanding their child care ser vice business from Willoughby to Chesterland in the former Miss Pats building. An open house was scheduled for Jan. 28. Two representatives from the Buckstop Bar and Grill, aka Above Board Ventures, requested trustees to endorse an economic development (TREX) transfer of a D-5 liquor license to replace their current license, which they expect to forfeit as part of a court ordered settlement. No action was taken. Jessica Bolt, of the Geauga Department of Aging, discussed Chester Township’s interest in continuing the senior cleanup. The board has discussed concerns that the cleanup is very costly ($23,000 to serve 177 residents) and interferes with spring road preparation. No action was taken. Dave Dillion, of First Energy, reported progress in removing some trees on Sherman Road that are considered a safety concern. Dillion also dropped of literature reminding residents how to notify CEI/First Energy if they have discontinued their telephone landlines.
Road Department Trustees approved up to $1,625 to Cerni Motors for parts needed to conduct an emergency repair plow truck no. 15. They are considering and discussed adoption of the Geauga County Highway Use Manual to help standardize procedures such as utility placement, driveway pipes, highway loading and ditch elimination permitting. No action was taken.
Fire Department The board approved $2,500 to Physo Control for annual maintenance and calibration of the fire department’s Lifepak heart monitors, AED and CPR machines.
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Divers Dominate West Geauga’s outstanding trio of divers dominated a field of 15 competitors at the Perry Invitational Swim Meet on Saturday, Jan. 13. With superb and steadily improving performances on the board, they took the top three places, providing 25 of the 30 points the Wolverine girls had at the completion of the meet. Junior Kami Goodrick topped the West Geauga diving contingent with a score of 299.24, which broke the Perr y pool record score of 275.3 that she set in the same meet last January. Freshman Hannah Zahniser finished in second place with a personal best score of 256.72 and sophomore Lindsey Kulp, who is competing in springboard diving for the first time this season, finished third with a personal best score of 197.18. The Wolverine girls ended up in 10th place of 15 teams by the end of the meet.
Inaugural Geauga County Championship Swim Meet West Geauga was by far the smallest team competing in the first-ever Geauga County Swim Meet on Jan. 16 at the Spire Institute pool in Geneva. Teams participating were Kenston, NDCL, Chardon, Hawken, and West Geauga. Each participating team could enter four
Old Business By a majority vote, trustees approved and signed an application to the Ohio EPA prepared by the Chester Recycling Committee for grant funding in support of a proposed e-waste recycling program in coordination with Goodwill Industries.
New Business Trustees approved $300 to the Geauga County Township Association for 2017 member dues for board members, fiscal officer and assistant, administrative assistant, police chief, fire chief and road superintendent.
Fiscal Officer’s Report Several intra-fund transfers were requested by the Fiscal Officer Craig Richter and approved by trustees. Township financial transactions are available online at Ohio Checkbook.gov.
Discussion Township monument/sign: Trustee Radtke presented an updated table summarizing electronic sign options and costs; no action was taken. Phones: Trustees discussed independent activity by trustees Radtke and Kinney with input from Steve Decatur of the Geauga County IT Department and Brad Schaeffer of Computer Solutions to better understand, improve and reduce costs associated with the township phone and computer lines. Discussed was the possibility of “porting� the township’s phone landlines to a voice over internet service using existing equipment. The net result could be improved service at reduced cost. No action was taken. Trustees began discussion of the 2017 permanent budget by reviewing the road and police departments’ proposed plans. Included was a presentation of 2016 road department activity and summary of proposed 2017 road improvements. Prepared by W.L. Bud Kinney, Trustee
swimmers in each swim event, all of whom would go on to score. The Wolverines, plagued by illness in addition to their small numbers, had only one or two swimmers in most races, and wound up fifth out of the five participating teams in the meet, which was won by Hawken. Junior diver Kami Goodrick was the only first-place finisher for the Wolverines, winning the one-meter diving with a score of 268.4. Other Wolverines finishing in the top five were: Hannah Zahniser, third in diving; Chase Waterman, third in the 100-yard breaststroke; Fiona Fisher, fifth in the 100yard breaststroke; and Kristina Preda, fifth in the 100-yard backstroke.
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Pizza The day of the Big Game is the biggest day of the year for most pizza places and Bada Bing is no different. I’m sure many of you enjoyed not only Bada Bing’s pizza, the best in Chesterland, during the Big Game, but also their magnificent wings and other delicious treats. Unfortunately, shortly after the day of the Big Game is one of the loneliest nights of the year for Bada Bing owner Bob Piecenski, which is Valentine’s Day. Not many people come out to Bada Bing for the Feast of St. Valentine despite Piecenski having the best pizza in Chesterland. So, if you find yourself alone on Valentine’s Day, or even if you have a special someone, why not come out and wish
Bob a Happy Valentine’s Day on Feb. 14? It would sure brighten up his day. Even if you give the proud proprietor of pizza a quick call, Piecenski would be elated to hear from you on Valentine’s Day. And, while you’re there, you might as well bring home some pizza or Dirty Wings right? What better way to celebrate with a romantic partner or to pick yourself up if you’re alone then with delicious food? If any nonprofit group is interested in setting up its own donation day, contact Piecenski at 440-7299300. Bada Bing is located at 12617 Chillicothe Rd. in the Drug Mart plaza and can also be reached at badabingchester.com or followed on Twitter @BadaBingChester.
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GEAUGA PARK DISTRICT For more information on these programs, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit online at www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.
a.m. to noon at Swine Creek Reservation. Guests will enjoy a free pancake breakfast in the lodge, then a hands-on program in the sugarbush and sugar house all about the maple sugaring process. Registration is required for this program, presented in cooperation with the Geauga County Department on Aging and University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center. Activities will be partially wheelchair accessible. Remaining dates and locations are all Tuesdays from 1-2:30 p.m.: Feb. 14 at Big Creek Park, Feb. 28 at Orchard Hills Park, March 14 at Swine Creek Reservation and March 28 at Walter C. Best Wildlife Preserve. If the temperature is below 20 degrees, call 440-279-0880 to confirm the hike will still go.
Seniors, Stay Active in the Parks All winter long, Geauga Park District is a great place for senior citizens to enjoy some fresh air and get some exercise. Senior Day: Snowshoeing program is scheduled for Feb. 23 from 10:30-11:45 a.m. at The Rookery. Park snowshoes will be available for free use, and a naturalist will provide instruction. Registration is required. There will be a hike if there’s not enough snow. Then in March, discover the secrets of pure maple syrup during Senior Day: Seniors in the Sugarbush on March 9 from 9
CAMPUS CHATTER Gia M. O’Brien, of Chester Township, was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Kent State University. The daughter of Thomas and Ginger O’Brien, she is studying pre-nursing.
named to the dean’s list at University of Dayton for the fall semester. Skyler Rossbach, of Chester Township, was recognized for outstanding academic achievement and earned dean’s list recognition for the fall 2016 semester at The Citadel.
Sara Malak, of Chester Township, was named to the fall semester dean’s list at Edinboro University. She is the daughter of Peter and Lisa Malak.
Zachary Allegretti, of Chester Township, has been named to the dean’s list for the autumn semester at The Ohio State University. He is majoring in computer science engineering.
Abby Fritzsche, of Russell Township, has been named to the Wake Forest University’s dean’s list for the 2016 fall semester.
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HOUSE FOR RENT, CHESTERLAND. 3 bedroom Ranch, one bath, fam room, fireplace, basement, lg. 2-car garage, $1000/month, no pets 440-289-0708. Claridon: Rt 322/Rt 608, 2-Bedroom, 1-Bath, stove, refrigerator, washer/dryer hook-up, No dogs, $650 + electric, call 440-478-2408. Auburn Twp: Studio apartment in country setting, heat, satellite tv, No pets, No smoking, $660/month, call Lou 440-336-3537.
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Local students named to the John Carroll University dean’s list are: Jeffrey Cizek, Patrick Drockton, Mitchell Kotheimer, Kaitlin Krueger, Lilly Makee, Sarah Nagy, Jennifer Paullin, Shannon Pavsek, Elizabeth Pona, Christina Rakich, Beau Rossbach, Kendalle Sexton, Kelsey Sprenger and Kristopher Willis, all of Chester Township; and Francesca Dolciato and Connor O’Brien, both of Russell Township.
Tucker Solon, Andrew Velotta and Bianca Medancic, all of Chester Township; and Chaz Glick and Nicholas Meyerson, both of Russell Township, were named to the dean’s list at Miami University.
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Field & Stream 18’ – 2 man ladder tree stand $150 OBO, call 440-298-7155. Froggs Toggs large, Hellbenders MF s/f Wader with multiple pocket fly-fishing vest, Murray 24� - 5 speed snowblower, call Dan 440-272-5736. Generac Model 5870 8kW whole house standby generator with 100 amp transfer switch. Works with propane or gas. Brand new, paid $2500, asking $2000. Call 330-7304052/Tom.
Classifieds 440-729-7667, ext. 3 GARAGE/ESTATE SALES Antique & Treasure Sale: Every Sunday beginning Jan 8, 10am-2pm, and FREE Pancake Breakfast 11a-1p every Sunday! Rent a space to sell your antiques and treasures for only $25 or just join us to see what others have to offer. Space is limited, sign up today (all fees go to advertising), Lowe’s Greenhouse, 16540 Chillicothe Rd, Chagrin Falls, 440-543-5123, www.lowesgreenhouse.com. If you need to have a moving sale, estate sale or garage sale, call Kathy Willis at 440729-2790 for assistance. Experienced. References available. We are now doing partial estate buyouts.
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Offering special discounts for interior and exterior painting and staining this season. 17 years experience. Professional and insured. Call Dan, 440-342-4552. JEFF WOLFHOPE WITH KETTER & ASSOCIATES INSURANCE FOR YOUR AUTO HOME BUSINESS AND LIFE INSURANCE NEEDS, CALL 216-831-1944. Educational: SAT/ACT individualized tutoring. 20-years of experience and success. Also Algebra 1 through Calculus tutoring. Tutoring for enrichment, advancement or credit. 440-338-3563. John’s Plumbing: Affordable and reliable. Water heaters, toilets, faucets, drain cleaning, gas lines, sump pumps, well tanks. 440-285-0800.
VACATION RENTALS Chautauqua Lake: Prime Summer 2017 dates available. Lakefront, 3br/2ba, sleeps 8, furnished, sunroom, boat dock, all amenities, 440-953-8687 www.maplebaygetaway.com.
WANTED TO BUY Old wooden fishing lures, wooden duck decoys, old steel traps (mouse to bear). Call Lee, 440-313-8331.
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