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GCPL Foundation and Partners Takes Shape By Kathy McClure editor@geaugamapleleaf.com As 2021 approaches, the Geauga County Public Library Foundation prepares to launch its new Foundation and Partners group. The organization — serving primarily as a fundraising arm for the foundation — will represent all of the library branches and do work on behalf of them collectively, versus the former Friends of the Library groups, which all worked for several years on behalf of their individual branches. As the GCPL has grown and developed over the years — particularly with the addition of new branch-

es in Thompson and Bainbridge townships, and vast investment into renovations of the Middlefield branch — the library foundation advised a broader approach to book sales, fundraising and association. Executive Director Rebecca Gierman, in association with the GCPL Board of Trustees and Director Ed Worso, had a vision that was system-wide. “We are looking for great people with great ideas. We are excited about how this is coming together, although our timetable is loose,” Gierman said. While some people have been eagerly anticipating the new Foundation and Partners organization,

Gantous Earns Eagle Award

others have been dismayed — particularly several members of the former Friends of the Library groups. “The temperament among our members has changed,” said Trudy Gordin, of the Geauga West Friends of the Library, in a recent phone interview. “The atmosphere is negative now, but I wish them (the foun-

dation) well and hope they get the membership they hope for.” In contrast, the former vice chair of the Geauga West group, Cathy Leary, has been helping to spearhead the new Foundation and Partners organization. A creation committee made up of former Friends of the Library See Library • Page 7

Wolverines Receive Postseason Awards Staff Report

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Joseph “Michael” Gantous, 18, of Chester Township, recently earned the BSA Scouts highest honor by earning his Eagle Scout Award after completing a baseball field renovation project at the West Geauga Recreation Board grounds in Chester Township. Gantous, a lifelong Scout with BSA Troop 193 in Russell Township, aimed to exemplify service above self during his years in scouting and hopes to continue doing so as he begins a new chapter as a soldier in the United States Army. On June 30, Gantous gave the thumbs up to his fellow Troop 193 Scouts who held a socially distanced impromptu Court of Honor for him on the eve of his departure for Army basic training.

the year for the Wolverines. “Pretty spectacular first year as Post season awards continued starter,” Sopkovich said of his juto mount for the Wolverines after nior quarterback. a successful football season which In addition to Stewart, senior included the school’s third defensive tackle Luke ever playoff win. Reed received 3rd team The Wolverines garAll-Ohio for the Wolvernered a school record four ines after playing last year All-Ohio selections in Div. at Newbury high school. III. “Luke came in here Head coach Adam Sopday one and provided kovich looked back in the toughness and much school archives to see where Musser needed depth for us his team stacked up. all along the defensive “We went back as far front,” beamed Wolverine as the late 1960s, but nevdefensive line coach Roder saw more than two Allney Leonard, “He was a State selections in any one pleasure to coach.” year,” said Sopkovich. “I Reed had three sacks was happy to see quarterand 10 tackles-for-loss. He back Danny Stewart receive Stewart also played offensive line 2nd team All-Ohio considand special teams. eration, but to then get three more Also receiving 3rd team Allplayers recognized was awesome.” Ohio was junior offensive tackle Stewart had accounted for over Luca Gasbarrino. 1,600 yards of offense in eight games and is co-offensive player of

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Town Crier GEL Zoom Webinar

Jan. 8, 8-9 a.m. Join Geauga Economic Leadership (GEL) via Zoom webinar for “Diversity & Inclusion: Building a Community of Awareness and Openness” with Dr. Velvet Landingham, associate professor, Kent State University, and Mahli Xuan Mechenbier, senior lecturer, Kent State University. To register, email info@geaugagrowth. com or call 440-564-1060. GEL breakfasts are co-sponsored by Geauga Growth Partnership and Kent State University at Geauga.

Fairmount Speaker Series

Jan. 10, 3 p.m. Fairmount Center for the Arts continues its virtual “Pull Back the Curtain” speaker series with a program on Norman Rockwell. Felicia Zavarella Stadelman will share fascinating stories and historical accounts on the sometimes complex and little-known personal life of Rockwell, the prolific artist of American culture. The program is free, but participants need to register in order to receive the link to join the Zoom event 24 hours in advance of the program. For questions or to register, call 440-3383171 or visit www.fairmountcenter.org.

Woodland Wednesdays Return

Jan. 13, 6-7:30 p.m. The Woodland Wednesdays workshop series returns with “Wicked Weeds,” a virtual homeowner invasive species removal workshop. Join for an online presentation to learn about problematic invasive plants and techniques on how to remove them. Gain new skills, helpful resources and a renewed desire to tackle invasive species. Featured speakers include Natalie GertzYoung, of Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District, and Joel Firem, of Firem Forestry Consulting.

Collaborators include Natural Resources Conservation Service, Soil and Water Conservation Districts, ODNR Division of Forestry, Northeast Counties Farm Bureau, and ODNR Division of Wildlife. This workshop is free, but registration is required by Jan. 12; call 440-426-2195 or 440834-1122. For more information, visit ofbf. org/counties.

Audubon Highlights Forest Management

Jan. 19, 7 p.m. Blackbrook Audubon presents “Forest Management for Bird Conservation,” a virtual program with Rebecah Troutman, natural areas biologist with The Holden Arboretum. Troutman will describe how Holden uses The Working Woods, a 67-acre living laboratory and demonstration forest, to test woodland management techniques to improve forest health. Register on the event page of blackbrookaudubon.org. A link will be sent to each registrant’s email address. Trevor Wearstler, host and president of Blackbrook, will allow people into the meeting at 6:30 p.m. to familiarize themselves with the software features and chat with other attendees.

Volunteer with Hospice of The Western Reserve

Hospice and Western Reserve Navigator programs provide support to individuals who are facing a life limiting or terminal illness wherever they consider home. Volunteers are an essential part of the clinical team. Volunteers are needed to support patients through phone calls and virtual visits. Virtual volunteer training begins on Jan. 19, mornings; Feb. 1, afternoons; or Feb. 16, evenings. For more information, visit hospicewr. org/volunteer or call 216-255-9090.

Chester Government Update The Chester Township Board of Trustees meetings on Dec. 17 began at 6:30 p.m. with an introduction and recommendation by Police Chief Mark Purchase to hire Shaun B. Powers as a full-time officer for the Chester Police Department. With many family, friends and Chester police officers in attendance, Officer Powers was sworn in and the badge pinned on him by fiancée Sarah Tolson. The township welcomes Officer Powers to the team. In road business, part-time road worker Jim Gardner was promoted to a full-time position to help support plowing and road maintenance. Mr. Gardner has worked for Chester Township for 17 months and the board appreciates his service to the community. The purchase of a Bobcat skid steer and related attachments from Cleveland/Leppo was approved for $48,338. The machine will be used for moving materials around the yard, road maintenance patching and repair projects and snow plowing on the township grounds. Through the efforts of Trustee Joseph Mazzurco and Road Superintendent John Onyshko, the township was able to save about $10,000 on the purchase. The purchase of tow chains in the amount of $1,915.92 was approved from Samsel Supply for the plow/

dump trucks to replace fatigued/failed chains. With the ongoing transition in the Chester Zoning Department, Trustee Skip Claypool has stepped in to assist the township and is obtaining email/voicemail access to help follow up on open items with residents. The board approved amended motions to make the part-time zoning inspectors Steve Averill and Dan D’Agostino employees rather than subcontractors for insurance and liability purposes. As year’s end approaches, Fiscal Officer Patricia Jarrett has been making adjustments to various funds to ensure that Covid CARES Act monies are properly accounted for and spent. Trustees appreciate the extra effort she and her staff have put in to complete this important work. A motion was approved with no rate increases for the township’s 2021 dental and vision and life insurance programs through Medical Mutual and administered by Burnham & Flowers. The board entered into executive session at the end of the meeting and upon exiting, returned to public session and closed the meeting with no further action taken. Submitted by Chester Township Trustees

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Obituaries Eugene F. Seelinger

Eugene F. Seelinger, age 84, passed away peacefully Dec. 21, 2020, at his residence. He was born May 23, 1936, in Cleveland. Eugene was a longtime carpenter with Carpenter’s Union Local 105, and later became a self-employed businessman. He was a past president of the Kiwanis Club of West Geauga, and enjoyed playing bridge and golf, and traveling. Eugene was an Eagle Scout and achieved the Ad Altare Dei award as part of the National Catholic Committee on scouting. He also was awarded the Silver Medal, the highest Explorer Scout award. Eugene is survived by his wife of 48 years, Vivianne (nee Dupont); children, Duane (Cindy), Laura Zeleznik, Brian (Pamela) and Sandra (Tim) Sandman; step-daughters, Michelle (Jeff) Bowman and Karen (Greg) McNelly; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Friends may call at Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, on Dec. 27, 2020, from 1-4 p.m. Mass of Christian burial at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, at the Church of Saint Anselm, 12969 Chillicothe Road, Chester. (Masks required and social distancing observed at all services. Mass streamed online at www.stanselm.org) Private entombment in All Souls Cemetery, Chardon Township. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Eugene’s name may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, P.O. Box 72101, Cleveland, OH 44192 or at www.hospicewr.org. Online tributes and condolences at www. gattozziandson.com.

Elizabeth A. Halasz

Elizabeth “Betty” A. Halasz, age 94, passed away peacefully on Dec. 31, 2020. Born in Perth Amboy, N.J., she moved to Ohio and resided in Cleveland. She was a 50-year resident of Geauga County. Betty worked for General Electric and enjoyed ceramics, loved animals, her family, her Hungarian heritage and going to church at St. Anselm. She was preceded in death by her parents, Steven and Anna Kovacs; her husband, Andrew F. Halasz; and brother, Joseph Kovacs. Betty is survived by her children, Andrew (Linda), Steven (fiancé Mary) and Beth; three grandsons; and four great-grandsons. Services were held at Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, from 4-7 p.m., Jan. 4, 2021. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 11 a.m. Jan. 5, 2021, at the Church of St. Anselm, 12969 Chillicothe Road, Chester. Interment All Souls Cemetery, Chardon Township. Cash/check donations may be made in her name to the Geauga County Dog Warden, 12513 Merritt Road, Chardon, OH 44024. Online condolences at www.gattozziandson.com.

Thomas P. Collins Jr.

RUSSELL TWP. – Thomas P. Collins Jr. died peacefully on Dec. 25, 2020, at his residence in Russell Township, where he had resided for 25 years. Born on Dec. 26, 1948, in Butler, Pa., to the late Thomas and Dorothy (nee Graham) Collins, Tom graduated from Butler High School in1966 and then served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS America (CVA66) until October of 1969. Tom devoted his life to his faith, family and his business. He owned and operated Collins Dental Laboratory for 38 years, where he was a Certified Dental Technician who found great pleasure in fabricating crowns and bridges to enhance others smiles. He retired in 2019. Tom enjoyed being outdoors tinkering and working in the yard. He was a Cleveland Indians fan and took pleasure in making family trips to the ballpark. He was a great storyteller and comedian who could always get a laugh embellishing everyday situations. He loved to laugh and his glass was always half full. He was a willing help to anyone in need and had a heart of gold. Tom leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Theresa (Teri) Grainger Collins, whom he married Dec. 30, 1978; his children, Chelsey Souders and her husband David, of Chagrin Falls, T. Patrick Collins III and his wife, Doreen, of Columbus; his grandchildren, Jack, Noah and Tessa Souders, Rita and June Collins; 10 brothers and two sisters, Ed (Brenda), of Middle Point, Ohio, Patti Rock, of Butler, Pa., Ken (Diane), of Butler, Pa., Cheryl Moran (Tim), of Butler, Pa., Dean (Cindy), of Franklin, Pa., Mel, of Harrisburg, Pa., Dave (Donna), of Louisville, Ky., Lou (Marianne), of Butler, Pa., Kevin (Pat MacQueen), of Chicago, Ill., Jeff (Christi), of Norwell, Mass., Scott (Donna), of Butler, Pa., and Brian (Marie), of Butler, Pa.; sister-in-laws, Marsha Collins, of Butler, Pa., and Katie Collins, of Louisville, Ky.; and over 40 beloved nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Paul Collins, who passed away in 1960, Tim Collins, who passed away in 2015, and Terry Collins, who passed away Nov. 15, 2020; and one brother-in-law, Charles Rock, who passed away in 2018. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, at the Church of Saint Anselm, 12969 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. (Masks required and social distancing observed. Mass also livestreamed at www.stanselm.org) Private interment at Evergreen Hill Cemetery in Chagrin Falls. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Thomas’ name may be made to the Saint Anselm Food Ministry (address above). Online tributes and condolences at www. gattozziandson.com.

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Protect Geauga Parks Awards Teacher Grants Staff Report This year, Protect Geauga Parks awarded two grants of $1,000 each to two local school teachers. The grants will be used to provide additional resources for the teaching of natural/ environmental sciences in the classrooms. This is the first year PGP is awarding teacher grants. We hope these grants will enhance student learning and appreciation for the study of natural sciences, climate science and the environment. According to PGP, the awardees won the grants for the following reasons:

Natalie Hudak

Hudak teaches middle school science at St. Helen School and is choosing to use her

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“Luca is already a three-year letterman for us and may end up as the only four-year starter on the offensive line in West Geauga history,” raved Offensive Coordinator Adam Lowther. “In addition to blocking on Danny’s blind side, he also has been our long-snapper on special teams.” Gasbarrino also saw action on the defensive line for the Wolverines. Junior kicker Joey DiLalla was another 3rd team All-Ohio selection. He set the school record for career points by a West Geauga kicker in the Wolverine’s 26-0 romp over Akron East in the playoffs. Special Teams Coordinator Lenny Gasbarrino said: “Joey’s four field goals in the playoff game and his onside kicks were outstanding. He is also the leading scorer on the soccer team and is a three-year letterman in both fall sports. He is a weapon that few schools have and we still get him for another year.” All four players also received first team Northeast Lake District and first team All Chagrin Valley conference recognition. Coach Sopkovich and his Wolverines were not done yet. “We had another 10 players receive All-District or All-Conference selections. I am really happy for these young men. They have

funding to enhance a variety of projects that she will be conducting throughout the school year. She will acquire water chemistry testing kits and students will measure dissolved oxygen, nitrates and phosphates in water. Students will learn to collect, record and then analyze the data they collect. They will use topographic maps to access how local topography may impact these results. They will also sample invertebrate life in nearby water sources, testing tolerance for pollution in the upper Cuyahoga River. This provides an opportunity for field trips (at nearby Punderson State Park) to collect specimens and data. Students gain the ability to identify both invertebrates and microscopic life in water samples. Another project planned is the installaworked so hard since we started later than most due to COVID-19,” Sopkovich said. Team MVP Luke Musser led the area with seven interceptions and two fumble recoveries from his safety position. He was first team All-CVC and 2nd team Northeast Lake District. The senior was special mention with three different media outlets. He also had two receiving touchdowns and averaged 17 yards a catch. “Luke is just a special player. He excels on and off the field carrying a 4.33 GPA,” said Sopkovich. Four-year letterman Trae Zimmermann received first team All-CVC and 2nd team Northeast Lake District. “Some of the most dynamic and exciting runs you’ll ever see” Sopkovich stated of his three-year starter at running back. “He also did it for us on defense and special teams. He averaged over 22 yards a catch in addition to leading the team in rushing again.” Wolverine Defensive Player of the Year Julian Cicchella received first team All-CVC and 2nd team Northeast Lake District recognition. The senior had six sacks and a team high 80 tackles and 16 tackles for loss in only seven games. “The Yeti was hard to find, but when he finally came out for our team he was a force from his linebacker position,” said Sopkovich. Wolverine Co-Offensive player of the year, Torry Stazzone, also received first team AllCVC and 2nd team Northeast Lake District recognition.

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tion of a school weather monitoring station with students collecting weather data with the ultimate goal of being able to report to the National Weather Service as a field station. Much of Hudak’s instruction is focused on outdoor data collection and subsequent analysis. This is the kind of critical thinking that students at this age need to develop.

Sustin and his team of science teachers at West Geauga High School were awarded a grant for a project to study water usage and sustainability. They will test and sample water quality and provide a hands-on study of water chemistry, biochemistry and nutrients carried in water. Students will develop an understanding and appreciation for alternatives to traditional farming practices leading to an increase of conservation of soil and water. Using hydroponics to grow food, students will measure costs compared to traditional farming and predict the sustainability and cost-effectiveness of such practices. This project will be a challenge for the teachers and students due to their current hybrid learning model.

The junior scored in every game and led the Wolverines with nine touchdowns. Wide receivers coach Franco Formichelli spoke highly of Stazzone. “Torry not only scored in every game for us, but his downfield blocking is unmatched,” Formichelli said. Stazzone also started every game at cornerback. Junior middle linebacker, Lucas Sadler, was first team All-CVC and honorable mention Northeast Lake District. He has piqued the interest of DI colleges Wisconsin and Cincinnati. Sopkovich praised Sadler, “Lucas worked hard in the weight room and it showed. He has the rare blend of size and

speed at 6-4 and 250 pounds and it’s paying off with college offers.” Defensive linemen, Nate Meyers and Markos Leonard, were also recognized. Meyers, a junior, received first team All-CVC and 2nd team Northeast Lake District recognition. He led the team with seven sacks from his defensive end position. Senior Leonard played all along the defensive line and was 2nd team All-CVC and a Northeast Lake District honorable mention. Senior Pete Sanelli was 2nd team All-CVC and honorable mention Northeast Lake District. Senior Ben Novitski and Junior Chris Ranallo received All-CVC and Northeast Lake District honorable mentions.

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Police Blotter The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Chester Township Police Department Dec. 21-28, 2020.

ed to assist fire department with a male who was struck in the head by a falling branch from a tree he was cutting down.

ANIMAL PROBLEM Dec. 22 12:41 p.m., Caves Road. Loose sheep in the area of the alpaca farm om 322 right by Caves. Checked area and UTL any sheep.

DISABLED VEHICLE Dec. 25 1:34 a.m., Kinsman Road. Officer located an unoccupied vehicle that had run off the road and was stuck. Owner was showing suspended with an active felony warrant, and there were multiple fresh empty beer cans inside the car. Mason’s was contacted to remove and tow vehicle due to it being partially in the roadway on a hill.

CITIZEN ASSIST Dec. 27 6:45 a.m., Chillicothe Road. Not in progress, caller’s boyfriend purchased some items from Dollar General. When caller went in to exchange the items the clerk would not allow her. This began an argument that caller said ended with the clerk pulling the bag from her hand and causing her hand to bleed. She would like a phone call. SUSPICIOUS Dec. 21 6:42 p.m., Mayfield Road. Two males, each in a small white van, just pulled up to the Huntington ATM. They turned off the lights/power to the ATM machine and appear to be tampering with it. Caller drove off to Giant Eagle and is no longer watching the subjects. The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Russell Township Police Department Dec. 18-29, 2020. ASSIST FIRE DEPARTMENT Dec. 23 1:10 p.m., Chillicothe Road. Officer respond-

FOUND PROPERTY Dec. 19 2:59 p.m., Sperry Road. Resident called about a toy bouncy horse he located on his property. I met with the resident who located the toy pink bouncy horse behind the guardrail just north of his driveway. He wanted the department to be aware in case someone called about losing it off their vehicle. He said he was not going to move it at this time. Just wanted us aware. FRAUD Dec. 19 2:50 p.m., Chillicothe Road. Complainant came into station to file a fraud report for receiving a debit card in her name that she did not request. Report taken. MUTUAL AID Dec. 29 10:36 p.m., Sperry Road. Officers assisted Chester PD with an intoxicated subject that was resisting arrest.

Geauga Park District For more information, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org. No registration required unless otherwise noted.

are taken. Snowshoes will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Snowshoes may not leave The West Woods except for registered programs.

Free Snowshoe Borrowing

Lunchtime Yoga In The Park

Geauga Park District’s free snowshoe borrowing program returns to The West Woods in Russell Township. Snowshoes for ages 3 to 6 and under 50 pounds are also now available. Borrowing can take place any time from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and last up to two hours, with all snowshoes returned by 4 p.m. One must be at least 18 years old to check out a pair; anyone younger must be accompanied by an adult. Though a call to 440-279-0880 may be made to check availability, no reservations

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members has been working to give leadership structure to the new group, including creating chair, vice chair and secretary positions, as well as three-year committee posts covering a wide variety of topics like publicity, membership, book sales, etc. Jessica Leary Allen has volunteered to act as an advisor and has credentials outside the library system as a nonprofit consultant. Marcia Owen has become a library foundation board member, working in the area of marketing and fundraising. The library foundation by-laws are being revised to accommodate the new structure

Jan. 14 and 21, 12-1 p.m. Registration is open for some post-holiday lunchtime yoga with Darlene Kelbach from Fairmount Center for the Arts at The West Woods Nature Center in Russell Township. Registration is required, with a weekly fee of $7 for Geauga County residents and $10 for out-of-county residents. Dress comfortably and bring a yoga mat and water bottle. Participants should be age 10 or older. Social distancing will be practiced and face masks are required. and the GCPL board, which oversees the foundation’s work, will vote on them. Gierman said at the GCPL board meetings she is dedicated to keeping trustees up to date on the foundation’s progress and financial reporting. As a result, it was decided there is no longer a need for a specific library board member to be assigned to the foundation. “The more separation, the better,” said GCPL board member Ray Rundelli, adding funds nor policy will overlap. While work continues to create the new group, the library foundation is still busy with outreach and programming. Some of their $20,000 funded projects include Baby’s First Book, 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten and the 100 Book Challenge.

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Fitness Report

Plantar Fasciitis: What It Is And How a Doctor of Physical Therapy Can Help By Dr. Adam M. Cramer, PT, DPT If the first step of your morning sends intense pain shooting through your body, you are likely coping with the unpleasant condition known as plantar fasciitis. This is a situation in which your plantar fascia, a fibrous tissue running along your foot’s bottom, has become inflamed. It is worse in the morning, which is why those Cramer first steps are usually a good indicator of what has gone wrong. Fortunately, physical therapy performed by a doctor of physical therapy is an effective course of action to reduce the pain and heal the foot. In fact, 95 percent of cases are healed effectively without surgery.

What happens in your foot when you have plantar fasciitis?

The pain is caused by the inflammation of the plantar fascia, which is a thick band of fibrous tissue running along the bottom of your foot, connecting your heel bone to your toes. Besides causing severe pain, plantar fasciitis can limit your range of motion and seriously impact your quality of life especially if your hobby is walking or you are a professional athlete. While the stabbing morning pain subsides someone as the day goes on, it intensifies if you stand for long periods of time or step on your foot after you have been sitting for some time. You can exercise, and the pain seems at bay, and then when you rest afterwards, it gets worse.

Why you need to get it under control

Even if you did have the mental stamina to ignore the pain, you shouldn’t. Ignoring the pain can result in developing chronic heel pain that could ultimately lead to foot, knee, hip or back problems. People who try to tough it out on their own respond by getting off their feet and their subsequent inactivity can prompt weight gains and limiting lifestyles. Lack of exercise can create other health issues in itself.

How physical therapists can help you

When you seek help from your Doctor of physical therapy, they will work with you to reduce the inflammation and pain through hands on manual mobility treatments,strengthen your foot and then teach you how to treat it independently once under control. You will be given a series of specially prescribed stretches to stretch the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon and then to strengthen your lower leg muscles. Using heat therapy and laser therapy is key to enhancing blood flow and promoting mobility. At MyoFit Clinic we utilize the instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization tools to enhance mobility of the plantar fascia. In extreme cases dry needling is very effective at reducing all symptoms immediately with extended pain relief benefits.

Guarding your foot health is important

We recommend physical therapy provided by a doctor of physical therapy as quickly as possible after you suspect you have plantar fasciitis, and that is because we know we can help and we recognize the vital importance of foot health to overall health and fitness. Don’t waste your time on injections, immobilizing boots or nighttime splints. These will not help you to completely get rid of your symptoms, see a physical therapist first where no referral is required and treatment is covered by insurance if you want to completely eliminate your symptoms fast. The average person walks an estimated 150,000 miles in their lifetime, which is roughly the equivalent of walking around the world six times. You still have miles to go, and you want to make those miles without pain. If you or a loved one is suffering from neck pain please consult with a physical therapist immediately to get back on track FAST! Dr. Adam M. Cramer, PT, DPT, is a licensed physical therapist, pain specialist and founder CEO of MyoFit Clinics in Chardon, Ashtabula & Middlefield, Ohio. Call 440-2861007 for a consultation. MyoFitClinic.com

Community Meetings Chester Township: Jan. 6, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; Jan. 11, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; Jan. 14, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees; Jan. 20, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission. All meetings are held at the Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted. (Meetings are open to public, but seating limited to 10. Trustees, fiscal officer and department heads, if in attendance, are practicing social distancing.) Russell Township: Jan. 6, 2:30 p.m., Board of Trustees; Jan. 20, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees. (Trustees have opted to re-

sume their regular meeting schedule but has changed the location of future meetings to the Russell Town Hall, 14890 Chillicothe Road. Meetings will be held in the Town Hall until further notice. The location is changed to the Town Hall to better accommodate physical distancing advisories.) West Geauga BOE: Jan. 11, 6:45 p.m., tax budget hearing followed by organizational meeting at 7 p.m. and then regular meeting. All meetings are held at the BOE Community Room, 8615 Cedar Road, unless otherwise noted.

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Jan. 7, 8, 11, 12, 14 and 15, 11-11:30 a.m. Jan. 6 and 13, 6-6:30 p.m. Join for stories on Zoom. All ages welcome.

Film Discussion Club

Jan. 7, 2 p.m. Discuss “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers.” Place a DVD hold online or call the local branch for assistance.

Book Discussion

Jan. 7, 7 p.m. Join a discussion of “Reading People” by Anne Bogel.

Mobile Memory Lab Orientation

Jan. 9, 2 p.m. and Jan. 11, 7 p.m. Use the Mobile Memory Lab to preserve memories. The lab is comprised of scanners, reel-to-reel film converter, vinyl record recorder, microphones and software to convert analog materials to digital files. Orientation covers how to use these items and provides hands-on training. Attendance at an hour-long orientation is mandatory before booking appointments with the Mobile Memory Lab.

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Jan. 12, 7 p.m. Certified genealogist Cynthia Turk will lead a workshop that serves to teach participants how to make a research plan to find answers themselves to their genealogy questions. A special handout will be sent prior to the program and is also available for pick up at the Chardon Branch.

Preschool Storytime

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a federally-funded program designed to help eligible Ohioans stay warm during the winter months. The Winter Crisis Program (WCP) provides eligible Ohioans heating assistance if they are disconnected from their heating source, threatened with disconnection or if they have less than a 25% supply of bulk fuel. Geauga County residents may apply for the WCP through Geauga County Job and Family Services, 12480 Ravenwood Drive, Claridon Township, until March 31, 2021. Application for assistance is by telephone interview by appointment only. To qualify for the WCP, a household must be threatened with disconnection, have been disconnected or have less than a 25% supply of bulk fuel. The household also must have a gross income at or below 175% of the federal poverty level. For a family of four, the annual income must be at or below $45,850. Individuals interested in receiving WCP assistance must complete a telephone interview and provide the following items to complete the eligibility determination: • proof of income • copies of their most recent energy bills • list of all household members with social security numbers and birth dates • proof of U.S. citizenship/legal residency for all household members Documents that are accepted to prove citizenship/legal residency include: Social Security card, birth certificate, U.S. Passport, naturalization paper/certificate of citizenship, permanent VISA, and INS ID card. For additional information on applying for HEAP, or to set a telephone appointment to apply for the WCP, contact Geauga County Job and Family Services, at (440) 285 1299. More information can be found at www.energyhelp.ohio.gov.

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Gypsy – young-adult female tabby needs new indoor home. Prefers to be an only cat. Very social, very sweet, spayed, vaccinated. 440-321-2485.

FOR RENT For Lease Burton: Small Gatehouse apartment on our farm. 1 bedroom. AC, large attached garage, laundry hook ups. Smoking prohibited. $650 per month. 440-221-0649

REAL ESTATE INVEST OR LIVE Here- 2bdr. condo, Colonial Park, Chardon. New carpet, hardwood, luxury vinyl. Private end unit. $77,900 Call 440-632-8334.

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SERVICES John’s Plumbing: Affordable and reliable. Water heaters, toilets, faucets, drain cleaning, gas lines, sump pumps, well tanks. 440-285-0800. Offering special discounts for interior and exterior painting and staining this season. 20 years experience. Professional and insured. Call Dan, 440-342-4552. Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses, we do most anything, Call between 8am and 4pm, 440813-4272. No answer, leave message.

WANTED TO BUY Two Used JL Audio 12W6v2 Subs, Two Used Pioneer Mono PDX-M6 Amps. All Wiring Included. Excellent Condition. Priced To Sell. $300. Text 440-552-4400. Brown eggs from free range hens, no antibiotics, no hormones. $3/doz. 13137 St Rt 608 Claridon. Some deliveries available. 440-636-5747

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Vintage Withington toboggan 8ft with pad, DeWalt 1-3/4 hp motor table saw w/ extend table, mobile base execellent condition, 440-834-1850. Antique humpback chests, $89, $169; Glider/Rocker maple $394 new asking $69, $98; antique english sideboard $285 walnut, marble. 440-338-3563.

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