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Community Church of Chesterland Ready to Celebrate Bicentennial By Jennifer Mckevitt editor@geaugamapleleaf.com A lot has changed in 200 years, but the Community Church of Chesterland’s core mission of being welcoming and inclusive has remained the same. “We’re celebrating 200 years of being a church and for us, that means a welcoming, inclusive, justice-oriented community of faith,” said minister Jason Bricker-Thompson of the CCC’s bicentennial celebration this year. “That’s been a long part of our history.” The church, at the corer of Wilson Mills and Caves roads, will hold a special service Jan. 13 to kick off its 200th anniversary. The public is welcome to enjoy guest musicians Tina Bergmann and Bryan Thomas during the service at 10 a.m. Sunday. Cake and sparkling juice will be served, said Bricker-Thompson, adding celebratory events and free monthly meals will be held through-
“Other things change, but our essential core mission has remained the same.”
– Jason Bricker-Thompson
out the year in honor of the CCC’s bicentennial. “It’s really been a community church. We’ve changed denominations, we’ve changed names multiple times in 200 years and we’ve had churches merge together, but it’s always been a very diverse congregation in our community,” Bricker-Thompson said. “They’ve always been a real presence in this community and that hasn’t change. Other things change, but our essential core mission has remained the same.” That mission and history includes fighting for social justice, no matter the consequences, said church moderator Jody Kamensky. See Church • Page 10
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Jody Kamensky, church moderator for the Community Church of Chesterland, helped rebuild the free-standing bell structure in 2017 for the current church building using its original bell from 1819.
West G BOE Talks Open Enrollment, Newbury Consolidation By Jennifer Turkoc editor@geaugamapleleaf.com Open enrollment took center stage at the Dec. 18 West Geauga Schools Board of Education meeting. Amy Davis, director of pupil personnel for the district, discussed open enrollment and its policies and pitfalls. Davis said the caps on open enrollment and many of the numbers have stayed essentially the same.
“We did add to the guidelines two additional requirements that district-enrolled students who are open-enrolled, they have to register with their district every year to verify that they’re still living there, a residency requirement,” Davis said. “Then, anyone who’s open-enrolled out of our district must also double-check with us just to make sure that the residency has not changed.” The district has 141 total students who are open-enrolled and
Davis said the school districts they pull the most students from are South Euclid-Lyndhurst Schools, Mayfield Heights Schools, Richmond Heights Schools and Newbury Schools. Davis added “an interesting trend that Ian Cooper, our (education management information system) coordinator, has shared with us is that we’re getting a fair number of gifted students that are open-enrolling, which is just a little bit of a new trend.”
Davis said that could be due to some of the programming West Geauga is offering. “Basically, the reason the numbers are not changing too much (is that) we’d like to keep staffing numbers as they are currently,” Davis said. “The caps that we’ve set will give a little more flexibility in the middle school and high school. You’ll notice that it appears that we’ve reduced the 11th- and 12th-grade See School Board • Page 6
WG BOE Opens Consolidation Talks with Newbury See Page 5
West Geauga Soccer Club Season a Success See Page 12
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Town Crier Geauga Farmers’ Winter Market
Join the Geauga Fresh Farmers’ Market winter market every other Saturday starting Jan. 12 through March 23 from 9 a.m. to noon at Lowe’s Greenhouse, 16540 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township. The winter market will offer many fresh, local, quality products along with vendors familiar from our summer market. Get details and keep up to date on specials at www.geaugafarmersmarket.com.
GEL Breakfast
Jan. 11, 7:30-9 a.m. Mr. Bob Eckman, security principal and chief information security officer at MCPc, Inc., will present “Staying on the Safe Side of a CyberAttack” at the next Geauga Economic Leadership (GEL) Breakfast at Kent State University at Geauga 14111 Claridon Troy Road, Burton. He will discuss what bad cyber hygiene looks like, how ransomware can take control of a shop floor and how to employ technical controls to improve safety. Breakfast and networking begin at 7:30 a.m. followed by the presentation from 8-9 a.m. Free and open to the public. Registration is appreciated. For information or to register, call 440564-1060 or email info@geaugagrowth.com.
WG Soccer Club Tryouts
Jan. 11 West Geauga Soccer will be hosting new player tryouts in the Lindsey Elementary School gym. Players born in the years 20082011 should come from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Players born 2004-2007 should come from 6:307:30 p.m. For more information, visit www. westgeaugasoccer.com or email Bill Bryan, director of soccer, at westgeaugasoccerclub@ gmail.com.
GCP Internship Open House
Jan. 14, 1-8:30 p.m. Geauga Growth Partnership will hold an open house for high school students and their parents to learn about its high school summer internship program. Intern program coordinator Georgia Klemencic will give an overview of program guidelines, and sponsoring business representatives will give an overview of their companies and what their internship positions will entail. The open house will be held at Kent State University Geauga Campus, 14111 Claridon Troy Road in Burton. For information or to register, call 440-564-1060 or visit www.geaugagrowthpartnership.com.
Audubon Focuses Spotted Turtle
Jan. 15, 7 p.m. Blackbrook Audubon will offer a free presentation on how a dozen park districts and conservation organizations are collaborating to restore the spotted turtle to Northeast Ohio. Dr. David Kriska, of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, and Dr. Gary Riggs, founder of Wild4Ever, will describe how turtles are monitored and hatchlings are given a head start before release into suitable habitat. The multi-agency committee is SPOTD for Save and Protect Ohio Turtle Diversity. The presentation is open to all and will be at Holden Arboretum, 9550 Sperry Road in Kirtland. For more information, visit blackbrookaudubon.org.
Democratic Party Town Hall
Jan. 17, 6 p.m. The Geauga County Democratic Party will host its monthly hot topic –Democratic Party Town Hall – at the Geauga County Democratic Headquarters and Social Hall located at 12420 Kinsman Road, Newbury. Join for a spaghetti dinner, dessert and discussion on how to win elections in Geauga County. Help come up with ideas on how to recruit young Democrats, find qualified candidates, raise money and get the message out. Suggested donation is $13. For more information, visit www.geaugadems.org or call 440-836-4060.
Protect Geauga Parks
Jan. 19, 10 a.m. to noon Join Protect Geauga Parks for a conservation story and walk at Sunnybrook Preserve, 12474 Heath Road, Chester Township. Members, supporters and friends of Protect Geauga Parks will meet at the before taking a winter walk. Hot beverages will be served. For information, call Kathy Hanratty at 440-477-5468.
Free Community Breakfast
Jan. 19, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Ledgewood Christian Church is hosting its free monthly community breakfast at the church located at 8261 Kinsman Road in Russell Township. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, salmon patties, juice, coffee and tea. Ample parking is available in front and to the rear of the church building. All are welcome.
Kiwanis STEM Fair
Jan 26, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The community is invited to West Geauga See Town Crier • Page 4
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Kiwanis Club’s 19th annual Science/Technology/Engineering/Math (STEM) Fair being held at the West Geauga Middle School. Starting at 8:30 a.m., view the science projects elementary, middle school and high school students have been working on for the past several months. Although the public cannot watch the competition, they are welcome to bring their families to try their own hands at solving the problems starting at 10:30 a.m. Visit www. wgkiwanis.org for more information.
Bloodmobile
Jan. 28, 1-7 p.m. American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe 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 1-800-7332767 or visit the Red Cross website at www. red crossblood.org.
50 Gun Bash
Feb. 2, 11 a.m. Ducks Unlimited 50 Gun Bash will be held in the Pavilion building at Heritage Market Place, 15848 Nauvoo Road in Middlefield. Doors open and side raffles start at 11 a.m. The main raffle will be drawn at 1 p.m. and the last drawn at 5:30 p.m. One gun will be given away every five minutes. Food will be served from 1-4 p.m. Attendance tickets are $20 each, advance purchase only. Raffle only tickets are $10 each or three for $20. Tickets are available from all Ducks Unlimited committee members or at Great Lakes Outdoor Supply stores in Middlefield and Chester Township. For more information, call Don Paschke 216-310-1212 or email punka@windstream.net.
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West G BOE to Open Consolidation Talks with Newbury By Jennifer Turkoc editor@geaugamapleleaf.com In the ongoing saga of the fate of Newbury Schools, another chapter has begun. At a Dec. 27 special meeting, West Geauga Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to open up formal talks with Newbury Schools on the subject of a territory transfer — assuming certain conditions are met and any other issues that come up are settled to West Geauga’s satisfaction. A few of the board’s concerns include the right-sizing of Newbury Schools’ staff and the transfer of sufficient funds should a merger take place. Before the vote, however, Tom Sutton, of Baldwin Wallace University, presented the results of a telephone survey of the West Geauga community conducted in November and December. The brief surveys garnered results from 401 parents and residents of the West Geauga school district, Sutton said. He explained data was gathered concerning “perceptions of the schools and perceptions about the possibility of consolidating West Geauga Schools with (Newbury Schools).” The following two preliminary questions were asked: What is your impression about the quality of education provided by West
Geauga Schools and what effect do you think West Geauga Schools has on the value of your property? To the former, 44.5 percent of respondents said “excellent” and 44.3 percent said “good,” Sutton said. To the latter, an overwhelming 74.4 percent of respondents believed the school district had an impact on their property value, he said. The main question, a lengthy paragraph containing arguments supporting the territory transfer of Newbury Schools, asked respondents, based on the information provided, what they believe West Geauga Schools should do. Sutton said 66.4 percent of respondents favored pursuing consolidation with Newbury Schools. Only 15.2 percent believed West Geauga should not pursue consolidation. Of the 66.4 percent who were in favor, there were 335 respondents with children in the West Geauga school system and 67.5 percent of that group were in favor of consolidation. There were 62 respondents who did not have children in the school system, and of that number, 63.9 percent were in favor of consolidation. Of the 62 respondents without children in the school district, only 12.9 percent opposed consolidation, the survey showed. The survey went on to query people as to
“To be successful, we want the community to buy in.” – Ben Kotowski what choices they would prefer if West Geauga had declining enrollment and revenue. The vast majority advocated a “pay-forplay” attitude, asking voters for new revenue, according to Sutton’s information. Board member Ben Kotowski brought up the point the survey was not very representative of age in the district. According to Sutton’s results, the average age of respondents was 40 to 49 years old. Sutton explained time was an issue and “he didn’t have time for a large sample.” Board member William Beers said the sample had a large number of parents with children in the schools and, consequently, a small number of respondents without children in the schools. He believed a large percentage of the district’s population does not have children in the schools. Sutton pointed out “with sub-samples (groups within a group), the margin of error goes up.”
He stressed this is a snapshot of the district. He did agree, however, the results were “not definitive on respondents without children in the district. It was a small sample size.” Kotowski added, “To be successful, we want the community to buy in.” Board member Dan Thoreson said the survey was one of many things to look at in their decision-making. Superintendent Richard Markwardt also talked about an analysis of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats to the school district should it pursue consolidation with Newbury Schools. Strengths included improved educational opportunities for Geauga County students, the Geauga County Educational Services Center and state financial support of district consolidation, similar student populaSee Consolidation • Page 7
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numbers, but we never fill those, so we just brought them down a little bit while leaving a little bit more generous space in freshman and sophomore year.” She added, “We want to encourage students to enter in the ninth grade because entering in 11th and 12th is a little unusual.” Davis said the district is trying to maintain small class sizes in both elementary schools and three sections of each grade level, kindergarten through fifth. Board member William Beers expressed concerns about the potential increase in the number of open-enrolled students next year, but Davis said West Geauga’s open-enrolled numbers have declined, as has the district’s enrollment in general. Beers also said he was concerned West Geauga would not be able to give current open-enrolled students preference to come in. “If anyone’s concerned about that, they should be rest assured that we intend to keep them,” Davis responded. Superintendent Richard Markwardt added, “This also reflects the law and the law does state that first preference be given to students that are currently open-enrolled.” Board member Dan Thoreson then brought up the topic he called “the elephant in the room” — Newbury Schools. Currently, the Newbury Schools Board of Education has been discussing formally opening talks with Berkshire Schools and West Geauga about the possibility of consolidation. The Berkshire Schools Board of Education already passed a resolution to enter into formal talks with Newbury. Newbury Schools Board of Education recently received results from a community survey, but has not yet voted on a resolution to formally enter into consolidation talks with either district. West Geauga Treasurer Karen Penler noted if Newbury did agree to a territory transfer to West Geauga, it would not take place until the summer of 2020. Thoreson posed the question if Newbury decided to consolidate with West Geauga, is there a way to adjust the open-enrollment caps to accommodate Newbury students whose parents might want to get a head start and get them in the district early. Markwardt said West Geauga could not give preference to Newbury students versus South Euclid-Lyndhurst, Richmond Heights, Mayfield or anyone else. “There’s no way for us to carve out exclusive slots for Newbury students,” Markwardt reiterated. “So what we’ve done in this case — (by) aiming to set the cap somewhat higher in grades nine and 10 — let’s say Newbury would become part of West G, there’d be opportunity for some of the Newbury students
to come over to those grades (prior to the official consolidation). Our caps are pretty low at the elementary, so there wouldn’t be a lot of provision for those kids to come over.” Thoreson said if a territory transfer were to happen with Newbury, if he were a Newbury parent, he would want his child to start at the new district as soon as possible. “Why can’t this board say to the superintendent we’d like to change those cap numbers,” he asked. Markwardt said the answer to that is no. “I might have to extend the deadline for admission, but I couldn’t change the cap numbers,” he said, adding in a follow up interview Dec. 22 that once the board sets those caps, he cannot go back and change them. “It’s impossible to determine at this point in time what the future is,” Markwardt said to Thoreson during the meeting. “It’s impossible for us to establish caps for any eventuality because we cannot distinguish, other than the kids that are already here, (we) cannot give preferential treatment to anyone, to any specific district.” The board had planned a special meeting at 8:30 a.m. Dec. 27 to go over the findings of a recent telephone survey of West Geauga community members — which garnered 401 responses — about their thoughts on consolidation. Markwardt said the board could possibly pass a resolution at that time to enter into formal talks with Newbury (see related story). In other school business Dec. 18, Markwardt announced the Ohio Department of Education is sending the district four overall “A” banners and the district had received the Momentum Award, which is given to districts that show above anticipated student growth. West G has received this award three years in a row, representing sustained growth. During the public comment portion of the meeting, Kim Dunlap, of Chester Township, whose children attend Lindsey Elementary School, said her daughter, who is in second grade, was put in a headlock by another second-grader on the first day of school. She said the school was unaware of the incident before she mentioned it. There was a second incident involving her kindergartner, who she was scratched on the face by another kindergartner, she said. Dunlap said no one sent her child to the nurse after this incident and, again, the school was unaware. Her kindergartner was also threatened and put in a headlock by the same student, she said. All of the incidents were investigated, Dunlap said, adding, however, she believes her kids’ safety is not being proactively looked at. In an email Dec. 21, Markwardt said he does not tend to respond publicly to those kinds of comments. “I always investigate the matter and implement corrective measures if warranted,” he said.
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tions, comparable wealth of both districts, increased assessed property valuation, Newbury’s commercial base — which is larger than Chester Township’s — West Geauga’s academic performance and Newbury’s higher per pupil valuation, Markwardt said. Weaknesses are declining enrollment, rising per pupil costs, shared inconsistent support of school levies, shrinking academic and extracurricular opportunities and possible over identification of special education needs, particularly in Newbury, Markwardt said. He listed opportunities, such as the longterm health/sustainability of the district, a continued increase in student achievement, stabilized academic offerings, extracurricular activities and sports, the lowering of property taxes for both districts, future development of commercial and residential real estate, the sale or repurposing of Newbury facilities and possible state funding for facilities as the state encourages consolidation of smaller districts. Threats to the district include continued declining enrollment and rising per pupil costs; academic disparity and unknown impact on report cards; Newbury’s teacher-student ratio; unknown strengths and weaknesses of Newbury’s staff; and transportation
costs, Markwardt said, adding transportation costs include bringing over all of Newbury’s bus drivers, possible one-hour rides for some students and increased maintenance costs as Newbury has several older buses. An additional threat is voter retaliation, the superintendent said. Neither district has a history of passing a majority of levies, he said, adding Newbury has high per pupil expenditures, comparable to some more affluent suburbs. Markwardt emphasized he “won’t be satisfied until West Geauga is in the top 10 of school districts in the state.” That said, superintendent said West Geauga’s staff is strong enough to absorb Newbury’s staff. He added the district is going to be putting a lot of emphasis on early literacy and literacy in general. Kotowski expressed concerned about Newbury’s performance on the state report card. Markwardt said the district has to hold the expectation it will do well on the report card. Thoreson reminded board members that Newbury is concentrating on levies, consolidation and buildings, not necessarily on the report card right now. The meeting closed with Kotowski reiterating the board needed to have a discussion about making sure the community stays informed. The board agreed to add the topic to the agenda for the next regular board meeting.
Campus Chatter Kristina Zerbe, of Chester Township, was named to the dean’s list at Belmont University for the fall semester. At the 2018 Masters of Anesthesia graduation ceremony, Stephanie Brinning was awarded the Marie A. Bader Award presented by the Carolinas Medical Center Nurse Anesthesia Program/UNCC to the outstanding junior student. Stephanie was selected as the top junior clinical student by the anesthesiologists, CMC nurse anesthesis staff and the graduating students. She also maintains and 4.0 GPA. Stephanie plans to move back to the Cleveland area after her December
2019 graduation as a registered nurse anesthesis. She is a 2010 West Geauga graduate and a 2014 Ohio State graduate. Stephanie is the daughter of Robert Brinning, of Chester Township. Lauren Wargelin Reynolds, of Chester Township, graduated from The Ohio State University in August with a doctorate in psychology education. In August 2017, Lindsay June Wargelin, of Chester Township, graduated with a master’s degree in nursing and PNP licensed pediatric nurse practitioner from Vanderbilt University.
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West Geauga Schools Lindsey Students Experience Coding
teachers and students worked together to ensure that the community had the opportunity to enjoy a fun evening of drama. Aldyn Petronsky played Cri-kee and Mandy Guinan played the role of Mushu. The productions have become a regular part of the experience for both students and the community each fall.
Teaching technology to children is a focus for students of all levels in the West Geauga Schools. Lindsey Elementary School students worked on the initial stages of coding for a project. The lesson taught basic IT programming by using a fun board game using algorithmic problem solving, collaboration and critical thinking skills. The basic IT skills are used as part of the math and science curriculum to prepare students for the challenges of the middle school.
Marching Band Supports Toy Drive
For the eighth year, officers from the Chester Township Police Department held a toy drive to benefit families in Geauga County. New, unwrapped toys were welcomed by the officers for distribution. The West Geauga High School Marching Band escorted the parade to collect the toys. Community members who attended the event enjoyed refreshments, a visit with Santa and music from the high school choir.
National Molympics Challenge
Science students from West Geauga High School had the opportunity to participate in the Molympics national competition. Students practice estimation and increase their understanding of what a “mole” really is. The competition provides Olympic-style events in which high school students from around the country can get involved. Said Kristin Gregory, West Geauga High School Science Department chairperson and one of the founders of Molympics, “It is a fun, academic competition to help students learn about the mole and it’s importance in chemistry. Students also practice dimensional analysis and estimation skills to help learn some fundamentals of problem solving.”
Donuts at Dawn
As a great way to celebrate the end of the semester, the Lindsey Elementary School
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Alyden Petronsky and Mandy Guinan perform in Lindsey Elementary School’s production of “Mulan.”
PTO sponsored a “Donuts at Dawn” event for families. Parents were invited to bring their students to school and spend some time in the building enjoying Patterson Fruit Farm donuts before the start of the school day.
Lindsey Students Perform Mulan
Lindsey Elementary School students had the opportunity to share the story of “Mulan” through their production in the fall. Parents,
West G Recognized by ODE
West Geauga Schools received notice from the Ohio Department of Education of four “Overall A Awards” for Westwood Elementary School, Lindsey Elementary School, West Geauga Middle School and the West Geauga Local School District. The district also received the Ohio Department of Education’s Momentum Award given “for exceeding expectations in student growth for the year. Schools must earn straight A’s on all Value-Added measures on the report card,” according to the ODE website. It is the third consecutive year that West
Geauga has been the recipient of the ODE Momentum Award, a tribute to the hard work of students and staff.
Navy Reunion at WGMS
U.S. Navy Lt. Adelaida Vash returned home to surprise her son at West Geauga Middle School while he was participating in his physical education class. Lt. Vash was so excited to be reunited with her children that she literally came straight from the airport. Her son Robert was overcome with joy at the surprise visit from his mom. After spending a few minutes with him, Vash went to the high school where she surprised her daughter Emily. Welcome home, Lt. Vash and thank you for your service.
Progressive Insurance Presents STEM Lesson
Speakers from Progressive Insurance presented a STEM lesson to fifth-graders at both Westwood and Lindsey elementary schools. During the lesson, students were exposed to basic IT programing concepts by playing a fun board game using algorithmic problem solving, collaboration and critical-thinking skill to program a route to space camp. Fifth-grade STEM teacher Sandy Razzante commented, “The lesson ties in to STEM as we work on coding as one part of our curriculum. This shows how the skill is used in the workforce.”
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Tiger Troop Visits Fire Department
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First-grade Cub Scout Tiger Troop 3193 of West Geauga enjoyed a wonderful evening spending time with the Russell Township Fire Department. The scouts learned about emergency response and fire safety while working to complete their Safe and Smart Adventure merit badge.
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Members have experienced pushback firsthand, such as in 1970, when some were arrested for civil disobedience while marching with Cesar Chavez in support of better pay and working conditions for migrant workers, Kamensky said. He gave a brief history of the CCC’s many incarnations: Formed in 1819 as First Presbyterian Church, the original building still stands at the intersection of state routes 322 and 306. At that time, the location was considered the western frontier of the United States. In 1884, it became the Congregational Church of Chesterland. Then, in 1920, it merged with the Disciples of Christ as the Federated Church of Chesterland. By 1931, the CCC incorporated, and began bringing together the Federated Congregationalist and Disciples of Christ. In 1957, the CCC affiliated itself with the United Church of Christ. It began worshiping in its current church building in 1961. From its inception, members took a stand on controversial subjects, such as banning the common practice of separating men and women at services. So common was this custom that most churches of the era had separate doors for men and women, Kamensky said. After axing that tradition, the members of the CCC went on to support the Second Great Awakening, an American spirituality movement that focused on individualism and salvation, as well as order and morality. In 1848, after the CCC openly voiced support for feminism as introduced at the Seneca Falls Convention, it received the honor of hosting President James Garfield as he presided over services. Throughout the late 1800s and early 1900s, the CCC community took every opportunity to practice what it preached. Members of the church worked toward the ratification of the 13th Amendment abolishing slavery, as well as the 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote. In the 1960s, members were strong supporters of the civil rights movement, attending the Civil Rights March
on Washington led by Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Kamensky said. In 1970, when the first Earth Day was declared, CCC youth led a special worship service (a tradition that continues today). Throughout the 1970s, members advocated for prison reform, called for the end to the Vietnam War, the military draft and nuclear proliferation. In 1973, members attended the National Peace March in Washington D.C. The CCC also initiated the first Geauga Women’s Center in the church basement. Further, members solicited Ohio senators to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. By the 1980s, the CCC was well known for its outreach programs. It established an Alcoholics Anonymous group and offered inexpensive leasing to the community preschool, Kamensky said. In 1993, it became one of the first churches in Northeast Ohio to be open and affirming — members were welcome regardless of race, sexual orientation, physical ability, gender, social class or other differences. In 1995, the CCC built a pavilion overlooking a river ravine, establishing an outdoor sanctuary for Sunday summer worship. More recent issues concerning CCC members include homelessness, gun reform, immigration, LGBTQ equality, healthcare reform, pollution, police brutality, bullying, the #MeToo Movement, the empowerment of women and the eradication of poverty. The CCC participated in the Cleveland Gay Pride Parade and also sent members to the Back Bay Mission in Biloxi to help rehab houses damaged by Hurricane Katrina. A recent community anti-bullying event was held in cooperation with the Geauga Co-Operative Ministries. Locally, the CC supports organizations such as Next Step (transitional housing and support for young adults), Hiram Farm (an organic farm employing adults on the autism spectrum), WomenSafe and the Harriet Tubman Ministries (human trafficking in the community). The CCC also facilitates annual collections for organizations such as the Hartville Migrant Ministry, Chesterland’s Food Bank and Homeless Stand Down. For more information on the CCC, call 440-729-7898, visit https://www.chesterlanducc.com/, and find them on Facebook.
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West Geauga Soccer Club Season a Success Submitted The West Geauga Soccer Club just completed one of its most successful seasons on record. Nearly half of the 14 travel teams finished in first or second place in their division. The U9 boys and the u13 girls finished in second place. The u10 boys, the u11 boys, the u13 boys and the u15 girls all finished in
first place. Soccer director Bill Bryan remarked, “We have amazing USSSF certified soccer coaches that teach kids about sportsmanship and build character, as well as the skills and nuances of the game. I am so proud of the players for working hard and finding success this season. The varsity soccer programs have a bright future ahead of them.�
Congratulations to coaches Kindrah Kohne, Jessica Pintabona, Tim Jeunnette and Steve Clark and all the u15 girls for winning their division during the fall season. Team members are: Julia Clark, Zoe Cowles, Megan McGinnis, Lillian Meyer, Morgan Palchick, Courtney Whiting, Natalie Pistone, Holly Jeunnette, Ava Ayres, Emese Karetka, Amelia Zup, Emma Davidson, Gisella Glodkowski, Savanna Swaye and Reagan Clough.
Congratulations to coaches Matt Martin and Jack Ackworth and all the u10 boys for winning their division this past fall season. Team members are: Clayton Graham, Marko Valentic, Noah Zielaskiewicz, Jack Ackworth, Dominic Daher, Logan McDaniel, Ava Borz, Drake Bryan, Quin Johnson, Quin Mancino, Nathan Pistner, Antonio Gonzalez and Jacob Semrad. Congratulations to coaches Pierre Mareth and Danny Cappulecci and all the u13 boys for winning their division in the fall season. The team went on to take first place in the Madison Tournament in November. Team members are: Gabe Grisez, Jack Murray, Colson Cristie, Ty Kirchner, Chase Pirosko, Colin Whiting, Nathan Kercher, Gavin Palchick, Danny Bak, Alex Ray, Finn Bretz, Nate Mikonsky, Alex Schaffer, Max Schaffer, Gareth Reeves, Andrew Duncan and Frankie Sassano.
Congratulations to coaches Flavio Guist and Bill Patterson and all the u11 boys for going undefeated and winning their division in the fall season. Team members are: Filip Kauzlaric, Anderson Osolin, Jack Patterson, Ian Res, Mitchell Mikolay, Ben Mackin, Frank Rodin, Karlo Cubela, Aaron Soto, Jack Ackworth, Kaden Zinner, Primo Glodkowski, Roddy Semrad, Ben Kimball and Peter Murray.
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Chester Government Update The Chester Township Board of Trustees met on Dec. 20 at 6 p.m. The meeting began with a presentation of a generous donation from the West Geauga Kiwanis. Jay Huston and Gary Stumpf delivered 10 sets of hi-visibility raingear that will be used by members of the Chester Township Road Department. Several members of the road crew were on hand to accept the raingear and assured them it will be put to good use right away. Thank you, Kiwanis for its outstanding support of the township and employees. In other road department business, flex days for Presidents Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day were approved. The measure allows the road crew to be working these days at regular pay since there is a chance there could be snow that needs plowed from the roadways. The days will now be taken off on May 24 and July 5. There was a change order request for the resurfacing of Cedar Road, which resulted in a net decrease of $3,740.55 for the project. Fire Chief John Wargelin was on hand to present information to trustees regarding the current financial status and staffing of the Chester Fire Department. Preliminary numbers and future station staffing scenarios were given to start analyzing a possible fire levy in 2019. More information will be following. The township’s Bureau of Workers Compensation 2019 payment of $57,793 was approved for payment by the first of the year to save 2 percent of the total premium. Department goals were discussed for 2019 along with NOPEC grants and event sponsorship opportunities. It was decided by the trustees to allow full-time, non-collective bargaining employees to leave work at noon on Christmas Eve. Trustees and Fiscal Officer Craig Richter went into executive session to discuss employee compensation and to consider the appointment of a public employee. Upon returning to regular session, the trustees re-appointed Anthony Nastasi to Zoning Commission and Linda Betzer to Board of Zoning Appeals. Welcome to David Bales, who was appointed to be an alternate on the township’s zoning commission. The township is still in need of two alternates for the Chester Board of Zoning Appeals; please submit letters of interest to town hall by 4 p.m. on Jan. 15. A special thanks to Venera Paoletto, who
served as an alternate on zoning, and Doreen Sockel, who served on the zoning appeals, during the last term.
Special Year-End Board Meeting
Trustees met for a special year-end meeting on Dec. 28 at 2 p.m. Fire Chief John Wargelin was present to continue discussions on a possible fire levy in the spring of 2019. The fire department, which is staffed with part-time firefighter/paramedics, has not received new tax dollars since 2002. It is becoming apparent that a new levy needs to be sent out to the residents of the township as the demand for full-time firefighter/ paramedics has come to Chester. Surrounding communities are taking Chester’s valuable crewmembers and leaving shifts here uncovered. Trustees are working with Chief Wargelin and Fiscal Officer Richter to finalize projected financial numbers and staffing levels required to continue providing a level of service that meets the growing needs of Chester Township. In other business, the township received two donations for Parkside Park. Joe and Enzo Perfetto with Enzoco Homes removed, supplied and installed benches on the Gazebo. The Chester Township Park Board has supplied and will install a selfie swing in the playground. Thanks to both groups for the donations to the township park. Trustees held election of officers for 2019 with myself, Bob Rogish, as chairperson and Joe Mazzurco as vice chairperson. Department liaisons were extended for another six months except Ken Radtke will be the new park liaison. Just because a trustee is a liaison to a particular department does not restrict other trustees from actively taking part in the department or answering resident’s questions pertaining to any department. The Chester Planning and Recycle Committees were continued from 2018. Goals for 2019 were developed and will be kept track of throughout the upcoming year. Fiscal Officer Craig Richter went over year-end financial items before he went into executive session with trustees to discuss contract negotiations. Upon returning to open session, there was no further business and the meeting was adjourned. Submitted by Bob Rogish, Chester Township Trustee
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Ohio Gold & Coins Opens New Store Submitted Ohio Gold & Coins, of Painesville, recently opened a second location in Chagrin Falls. “After much research on where to open our new location, we saw a need for our services in the Chagrin Falls area,” said Cara Reider, of Chagrin Falls Gold & Coin. “We have successfully worked with many dealers and wholesalers to provide state-of-the-art jewelry, coins, bullion and collectibles at the best prices possible.” The locally owned and operated busi-
ness buys, sells and trades in gold, coins, diamonds, silver, jewelry, collectibles and more at wholesale prices. “We can customize and repair any jewelry to fit your needs,” Reider said. “We can customize engagement rings at wholesale prices.” The new location, at 8538 East Washington St., is open Mondays through Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. It is closed on Sundays. For more information, email fallsgoldandcoin@gmail.com.
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Senior News & Events West Geauga Senior Center
12650 West Geauga Plaza Unit 4, Chester Township, 440-729-2782. • Histories Mysteries: Jan. 17, 12:30-2 p.m. Call to sign up to see “Where is Jimmy Hoffa” on the big screen. Popcorn and beverages will be provided. • Heinen’s Wellness with Carol: Jan. 18, 11 a.m. to noon. Join Carol for an educational and tasty “New Year, New You” presentation. Samples provided. Call to RSVP.
Maple Leaf Route
Jan. 15, 12:30-2 p.m. Local author Dan Rager will discuss “The Maple Leaf Route,” the first published book to chronicle Geauga County’s famous interurban railroad known as the Maple Leaf Route. The presentation, which takes place at the Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, will cover the line’s history from 1899 through 1925. Cost is $5, with payment due by Jan. 11. Call 440-279-2126 for more information.
Lunch & Learn
Jan. 16, noon Dr. Maguire will present “Over the Counter Drugs: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” at the Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive. The program and lunch are free. Call 440279-2126 to register by Jan. 11.
Young of Heart
Jan. 18, noon St. Anselm Young of Heart will meet at the parish center. Bring a brown bag lunch. Dessert and coffee will be provided. Dale Olson from the Geauga Bee Keepers Association will talk about raising bees. If the West Geauga Schools are closed because of weather, the meeting is cancelled. Members will not receive a call. Check the TV news. It is time to pay dues of $15 for the year. Membership is for any Geauga County resident or St. Anselm parishioner, 55 or older.
Lions Donate to Department on Aging
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The Chesterland Lions Club presented a $4,000 check to the Geauga County Department on Aging after sponsoring and running the raffles at the 2018 Shindig and Schnitzel event. The donation will help fund the Home Delivered Meal Program, which provides homebound Geauga senior citizens a nutritionally balanced lunch. The 278 Home Delivered Meal drivers delivered 50,412 meals to hungry seniors last year. From left are Chesterland Lions Club vice president Glenn Elliott, treasurer Ray Hanzlick; Jessica Boalt, director of the Geauga Department on Aging; and Lions Club member Joe Notarian.
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Community Meetings Chester Township: Jan. 14, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; Jan. 16, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; Jan. 17, 6 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted. Russell Township: Jan. 9, 12:45 p.m. – Vol-
unteer Fire Fighters’ Dependents Fund Board, organizational meeting, 1 p.m. – Board of Trustees; Jan. 16, 5:30 p.m., Board of Trustees; Jan. 23, 7:30 p.m., Zoning Commission. Meetings are held at the Fire-Rescue Station, 14810 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.
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Jan. 9, 7 p.m. John Muir was America’s most famous and influential naturalist and conservationist, renowned for his exciting outdoor adventures in search of nature’s beauty. He will visit from the past to tell his story.
Jan. 17, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Held off site at Highway Garage and Auto Body, 8410 East Washington St. in Bainbridge Township. Experts will explain what one needs to know about cars, including how to maintain tires, proper maintenance schedule, navigating insurance after a collision and how to handle a breakdown on the road.
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Jan. 10, 11 a.m. Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 will experience a hands on art activity and explore their creativity, beginning with a motivating story.
Reiki Share
Jan. 10, 6:30-8 p.m. Reiki is an Eastern holistic health technique that reduces stress and anxiety while promoting healing. Reiki share allows practitioners to improve their skills and is facilitated by a reiki master teacher.
Winter Warm Up
Jan. 12, 10 a.m. Held off site at Fairmount Center for the Arts in Russell Township. Enjoy fun stories and crafts. Register for a library card.
Estate Planning Basics for Everyone
Jan. 15, noon and 7 p.m. Jan. 16, 7 p.m. Learn about five key estate planning documents, the people one needs to identify and steps to take to establish an estate plan. Presented by Wells Fargo Advisors and The Wheelock Law Firm. Refreshments will be served.
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Jan. 22, noon The confidence of a life well planned, Wells Fargo Advisors will teach participants how to stick to a professional investment plan and the actions necessary to implement and monitor an investment plan. Heavy appetizers will be served.
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Jan. 22, 4 p.m. Teens will decide the best pancake ever.
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Jan. 23, noon and 7 p.m. Learn to protect one’s wealth and one’s family from the financial impacts of needing care. Presented by Wells Fargo Advisors and Lincoln Financial. Refreshments will be served.
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Jan. 23, 6 p.m. Learn about the history of the ancient art of henna. Created from the natural henna plant, Cricket will discuss this decorative body art and even apply a design if desired. Materials fee is $10.
Jan. 16, 2 p.m. Learn how to organize one’s life using the bullet journal method. Part planner/part diary, the method can be used for everything from tracking to-do lists to doubling as a sketchbook.
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Volunteers Needed at Kiwanis STEM Fair
The West Geauga Kiwanis is looking for volunteers to help at its 19th annual STEM Fair being held Jan. 26 at the middle school. Twelve moderators are needed from 8-10:30 a.m. for the sixth-grade challenge: “How do I Fare in Science & Technology?” No science background or experience is
required for the event as the problems and solutions will be provided. Each moderator will verify that a team correctly solves the problem and, if necessary, explains the correct solution and science behind the solution. Contact Ken Mantey at 440-729-2869 or klmantey@earthlink.net.
Police Blotter The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Chester Township Police Department Dec. 17, 2018, through Jan. 2, 2019. In total, the police department handled 238 calls during this period.
asking for sugar water. She is staggering down the street. Her feet are sticking out of the front of her shoes. See report.
CITIZEN DISPUTE Dec. 19 3:03 p.m., East Hill Drive. Caller is upset because he paid a contractor money to do a job, that contractor made a mess and left. Officer advised, spoke with the male. Day shift will follow up tomorrow.
The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Russell Township Police Department Dec. 10-28, 2018. In total, the police department handled 150 calls during this period.
DISPUTE Dec. 28 2:59 p.m., Birchwood Drive. Front door, needs assistance getting to the bed. Also caller stated he has been tortured by his nephew all day. The nephew won’t let him eat or leave the house. INJURED PERSON Dec. 27 10:16 a.m., Africa Acres Drive. Tree fell on a male’s leg. He is in the woods. Caller will be in a white truck. They did get the tree off of the male. LITTERING Dec. 20 3:51 p.m., Mulberry Road. Caller needs to make a report for illegal dumping. He noticed 10 five-gallon buckets left on his property with a dark liquid inside. SUSPICIOUS Dec. 21 2:26 p.m., Chillicothe Road. There is a woman in a pink hoodie going door-to-door
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ANIMAL PROBLEM Dec. 17 2:18 p.m., Fairmount Road. Officer was dispatched for a report of an injured hawk, on the edge of the roadway. Upon arrival officer met with the complainant. Hawk was placed in a box and transported to Penitentiary Glen for medical attention. GENERAL ASSISTANCE Dec. 13 3:55 p.m., Blackford Drive. While on patrol, officer observed a young male standing along the roadway and as officer drive by, he was waved down. The boy said his parents were not home and he doesn’t know where to go because the house is locked. As officer was talking to the boy, his mother came out and said she didn’t hear her son knocking. Dec. 19 11:23 a.m., Cuyahoga Trail. Complainant came to the station seeking advice regarding Facebook posts the complainant felt were directed toward her. Advice given. 4:14 p.m., Northwood Road. Complainant called the station to request an officer at her residence. Upon arrival, officer met with complainant, who advised she is receiving numerous solicitor phone calls daily. Advice given regarding registration with the government “Do Not Call” website.
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Arts & Entertainment Words and Wine
Jan. 9, 6:30 p.m. Words and Wine, a poetry reading series, will feature Patrick Culliton at its next gathering on at the Steele Mansion, 348 Mentor Ave., Painesville. An employee of the Geauga County Public Library, he has received an 2018 Ohio Arts Council Excellence Award and authored a book of poems, “Sam’s Teeth.” Open mic for poetry will precede his reading. For more information, call Margie DeLong, 440-579-5990.
Arts Winter Warm Up Day
Jan. 12, 10 a.m. to noon Fairmount Center for the Arts is offering a free, family-friendly morning of arts fun that is open to all. Activities include mini-workshops exploring dance, yoga, music, theatre and creation stations to make art. Additionally, the Geauga West Public Library will be participating by providing storytelling sessions. Sweet treats and cocoa will also be provided at no charge. The free community event provides an excellent opportunity to stop in and explore the arts. Information about Fairmount’s winter/spring program session, which begins Jan. 14, will also be available. For more information or to register for classes, visit www.fairmountcenter.org, call 440-338-3171 or stop in at 8400 Fairmount Road in Russell Township.
GANG Features Hiram Artist
Jan. 15, 6:30-8 p.m. The Geauga Arts Network Group (GANG) welcomes Hiram artist Xyl Lasersohn to its monthly educational program at the Heinen’s Café, 402 Center St. in Chardon. He will be presenting examples of his work, while discussing his technique and artistic journey. The educational event is free and open to the public. No reservations are necessary. For more information, call Nicky Bucur at 216-240-1501.
Fairmount Center Offers Speaker Series
Feb. 9, 10 a.m. Fairmount Center for the Arts will hold the first of its line up in its speaker series, “The Art of Dr. Seuss.” The free, community event will be held at the center located at 8400 Fairmount Road in Russell Township. Art historian Felicia Zavarella Stadelman has presented her “Through the Eyes of the Artist” lecture series for several years now and will provide an insider’s view of the stories behind the art of Dr. Seuss. The series is designed for adults, but is family-friendly. Refreshments are provided. RSVP is requested by calling 440-338-3171 or via email at info@fairmountcenter.org. Visit www.fairmountcenter.org for more information.
Obituaries Marie E. Knafel
RUSSELL TWP. – Marie E. Knafel (nee Timko), beloved wife of the late William J.; loving mother of Susan E. Rector (husband Darrell) and Janet M. Aughinbaugh; devoted grandmother of Kristen M. Dobson (husband Matthew), Matthew C. Rector (Kelsie Robertson) and Andrew Aughinbaugh; great-grandmother of Hailey and Cameron Dobson and Addison Rector; and longtime childhood friend of Virginia Supik. Marie was born on Aug. 14, 1920, in Cleveland, and passed away on Dec. 2, 2018. She was a resident of Russell Township since 1952 and a parishioner of St. Anselm Catholic Church. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, gardening, wildlife and her pets, and will be remember as an outgoing, strongwilled woman with a sense of humor. She will be dearly missed. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the wonderful staff at Briar Hill Healthcare Center and Hospice of the Western Reserve. The care, compassion and friendship that was shown to Marie was irreplaceable and a source of comfort to the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Marie to Hospice of the Western Reserve, P.O. Box 72101, Cleveland, OH 44192. Services were held for Marie on Dec. 7, 2018, with burial at Riverview Memorial Park Cemetery. Arrangements by The DeJohn Funeral Home & Celebrations Center of Chesterland, 12811 Chillicothe Road. Online obituary and guestbook at www.DeJohnCares.com.
Chester Paszt
Chester “Chet” Paszt, age 72, passed away Dec. 21, 2018. Born July 15, 1946, in Heilbronn, Germany, Chet has resided in Chester Township for the last 45 years. He was the owner and operator of JAD Associates. Chet loved music and cars, although his children and grandchildren were the joy of his life. He was known as someone that “meant everything to everyone.” Chet is survived by his wife Debbie; daughters, Jennifer (Brian) Sprafka, Angela Paszt and Jessica Harrill; grandchildren, Corbin and Chloe Sprafka, and Carter and Mackenzie Harrill; siblings, Mary Nowaczyk, Roman (Sophie), Bernice (Henry) Czuba, Krystine (Henry) Dobies and Eric (Wanda). He was predeceased by his parents, Aniela and John Paszt; brother-in-law, Joseph Nowaczyk; and mother and father-in-law, Eleanor and Peter Mihalko. Visitation and Mass of Christian Burial were held Dec. 28, 2018. Private interment at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Chet’s name may be made to A Place to Bark, P.O. Box 649, Portland, TN 37148, or at www.aplacetobark.com. Please consider sharing a memory or story about Chet and view a tribute video at www.gattozziandson.com.
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GARAGE/ESTATE SALES Moving Sale: Saturday only-Jan 12 from 9a-3p, African and American craft art, ceramics, bookcases, dressers, kitchen table, chairs, 26” snowblower, cedar clothes closet, step and extension ladders, tools, 1900 GPH pond pump, area rugs, desktop computer, 2 electric fireplaces, twin bed, plants, collectibles, Total Gym, at 11799 Fowlers Mills Rd, Chardon. If you need to have a moving sale, estate sale or garage sale, call Kathy Willis at 440-840-3226 for assistance. Experienced. References available. We are now doing partial estate buyouts.
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PETS & ANIMALS Victoria & Annabelle, rescued 1 year-old affectionate cats & sisters need an indoor home, hopefully together, call Rebecca 440-834-4828.
SERVICES Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses, we do most anything, Call between 8am and 4pm, 440813-4272. No answer, leave message. School Child Advocate: Retired teacher/ school counselor available anytime for assistance with parent/teacher/child conferences and I.E.P.s at school. 440487-0829 David. 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. Honest, hard-working woman, hand washing of floors, move in/move out, house or apartment, 25 yrs exp, 440-5379784, references available. Owen Mullets Painting, interior and exterior, also staining/varnishing trim and doors, experienced 440-632-9663 or 440-313-2110 leave message. 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. 18 years experience. Professional and insured. Call Dan, 440-342-4552.
VACATION RENTALS Chautauqua Lake: Reserve Summer 2019 now! Lakefront, 3br/2ba, sleeps 8, furnished, sunroom, deck, boat dock, all amenities 440-953-8687 www.maplebaygetaway.com for Pictures/Reservations.
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