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Geauga’s #1 Dog Teaches Life Lessons

By John Karlovec editor@geaugamapleleaf.com Olivia Caschera may only be 9 years old, but she already has learned a valuable lesson: being different does not need to be an obstacle to living a full life.

She learned that lesson from her 1-1/2-year-old dog S’mores, whose left foreleg was amputated following a traffic accident.

Despite his apparent disability, S’mores has learned tricks and discipline, and has not missed out on walks and outdoor fun with his adopted family.

So, when Geauga County Auditor Chuck Walder asked all fourth- and fifth-graders in the county to submit a short essay to help him find the #1 dog in Geauga for 2019, Olivia, a fourth-grader at Notre Dame Elementary School, wrote about S’mores.

The contest ran from Oct 1-26.

Judges were Mary Balog, youth services manager at Bainbridge Public Library; Jesse Huge, youth services assistant to Burton Public Library; Christine Peace, adult reference service assistant at Chadron Public Library, Walder, Deputy Auditor Mary Beth Armao and Administrative Assistant-Deputy Auditor Pam McMahan.

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Olivia Caschera (center) pets her rescue dog S’mores, who was named the #1 Dog in Geauga County for 2019. Her 6-year-old brother, Matteo (front left) and mother, Julia (front right) joined Olivia at a Dec. 3 presentation at Notre Dame Elementary School. Also pictured (l to r) are NDES Principal Barbara Doering, Geauga County Auditor Chuck Walder, Deputy Auditor Mary Beth Armao, Administrative Assistant-Deputy Auditor Pam McMahan, Geauga Dog Warden Matt Granito and Rescue Village Executive Director Hope Brustein.

Joy in Giving Remains Evergreen at The West Woods

By Rose Nemunaitis editor@geaugamapleleaf.com Just as St. Francis of Assisi said, “For it is in giving we receive,” The West Woods Nature Center recently became a center for giving.

“Helping at Greens for Giving makes me feel like I’m creating change and making a difference,” said Irene Czernicki, a Kenston High School senior, during the annual Geauga Park District volunteer event in Russell Township Dec. 1.

“It makes me feel happy that I can share the simple feeling of holiday cheer with such a fun and simple gesture to people who don’t always have it.”

The Greens for Giving program attracted more than 325 volunteers who created evergreen decorations for the Geauga County Department on Aging’s home-delivered meals for See Giving • Page 9

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The West Geauga Class Act a cappella choir helps bring holiday cheer inside The West Woods Nature Center in Russell Township during the annual Greens for Giving program.

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Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Russell Circle K BZA Hearing Continued for Third Time

By Ann Wishart ann@geaugamapleleaf.com

Circle K will have to wait at least another month before the corporation and builder know if the store renovation at state routes 87 and 306 can proceed.

After a public hearing of nearly four hours Dec. 3, the Russell Township Board of Zoning Appeals agreed to continue the hearing until Jan. 7, according to township Fiscal Officer Karen Walder.

It will be the fourth time the BZA meets with Circle K representatives and contractors on the proposal to update and enlarge the store. The project was first proposed to the township trustees Nov. 1, 2017, and the other hearings were held July 2 and Oct. 1, 2018.

Nearly two dozen residents gathered at the old town hall to listen to BZA members review one conditional use request for the gas station and food service and 15 variance requests for the four parcels on the intersection’s northeast corner.

Zoning Inspector Shane Wrench said after the meeting the list of variances, updated since October when the hearing began, was submitted to him Nov. 30.

Items in need of revision before, as well as review at, the January hearing include the lighting plan and driveway details.

The signage variances need to be resubmitted with corrected information, since

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The architect’s rendering of the proposed Circle K store and gas station at state routes 87 and 306 was presented to Russell Township Board of Zoning Appeals during a hearing Dec. 3. The structure would replace the old Circle K on Route 306.

Circle K flipped the position of the store and pumps 180 degrees, so the back of the store will face Route 306, Wrench said.

Hydro-geologist Craig Cox answered questions from residents, assuring them the new facility will not deplete the water supply.

The three wells that serve Circle K now, and served other businesses on the four parcels the company plans to use, will be abandoned and a new, deeper well will be drilled, he said.

Most residential wells in the area are

shallow and in a different aquifer, so they won’t be affected by Circle K’s water usage of about 3,500 gallons per day, he said. The carwash on the original plans has been eliminated, Cox said.

Bob Weller, the company’s civil engineer, said he has preliminary approval of the Geauga County Soil and Water Conservation District for an underground collection system for storm water. Also, regulations for treatment of runoff water for the 1.83 acres will be de-

signed according to state regulations, he said.

Residents voiced concerns that, if 70 percent of the area is paved, the water will run onto their properties. Weller said the driveways and parking areas will be surrounded by a six-inch curb, so the water will be directed to the catch basins and will enter the system.

There is no containment, storage or treatment of runoff water as the properties now exist, he said.

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Town Crier Holiday Volunteers Needed

Geauga County Department on Aging is in need of volunteer drivers to deliver meals to seniors who are alone for the holidays.

Volunteers are needed on Christmas Day, Dec. 25. Volunteers pick up the holiday meal from the Chardon Senior Center, drive it to the senior’s home and spend some time visiting. All meals are delivered from the Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon.

For more information or to volunteer, call the department on aging at 440-279-2130.

Czech Christmas Bread Sale

DTJ Taborville is selling traditional Czech Christmas bread by order only. Vanocka, or houska, is a sweet dough with golden raisins and almonds baked into a braided loaf Cost is $7.50 for a 2-pound loaf. Orders must be in by Dec. 12 and can be picked up Dec. 16 at DTJ in Taborville, 9850 North Blvd., Auburn Township. Call 440-543-8494 to place orders.

Free Community Breakfast

Dec. 15, 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.

Bloodmobile

Dec. 19, 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 online at www.red crossblood.org.

Audubon Monthly Walk

Dec. 23, 8 a.m.

Join Blackbrook Audubon on its monthly walk at Chagrin River Park to monitor avian life to benefit the Chagrin River Corridor Important Bird Area.

Meet at 3100 Reeves Road off Lost Nation Road in Willoughby.

The list of birds found each month is posted on eBird.org. For more information, visit blackbrookaudubon.org or email blackbrookaud@aol.com.

Join Christmas Bird Count

Blackbrook Audubon Society needs eyes and ears for the 119th annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) on Dec. 29. The CBC is the longest-running citizen science project in North America and helps biologists monitor bird population trends.

The object of the Christmas Bird Census is to count all the bird species and number of birds in a 15-mile diameter circle in one 24-hour period between Dec. 14 and Jan. 5.

Participants within the circle can also report birds at their feeders.

To be assigned to a team covering a specific area or to report backyard feeder counts, contact Dan Donaldson, the compiler for Blackbrook’s circle, at danook057@yahoo. com.

Girl Scout Shoe Drive

West Geauga Girl Scout Troop 71292 is collecting gently used and new shoes for a shoe drive fundraiser. Donations of sneakers, dress shoes and boots for men, women and children will be accepted.

Shoes donations will help the girls fund a Scouting trip to Savannah, Ga. Collection boxes are located at the Geauga West Library, West Geauga Senior Center in the West Geauga Plaza and R&B Motors, 11711 Chillicothe Road. Shoes should be dropped off by Dec. 31.

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Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Winterfest Kicks off the Holidays

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Victorian singers from the Chesterland Christian Center perform during the Winterfest Park Lighting Festival, sponsored by the Chesterland Rotary, on Nov. 24 at the Chesterland Gazebo.

West G Turkey Bowl Best Ever Submitted For the 20th straight Thanksgiving morning, West Geauga varsity hockey held its annual Turkey Bowl at Gilmour Academy Ice Arena. Alumni - some now pushing 40 years old - traveled from around the states to dust off their blades and pads to relive their glory days on ice.

The Turkey Bowl is about lifelong friendships and coming back together as a team.

The score was irrelevant, although the younger alumni did seem to outskate their older teammates.

It was one of the largest turnouts, yet.

Perhaps best exemplifying the enduring spirit of West Geauga varsity hockey is that

former star Chuckie Bolt had just returned from his Caribbean honeymoon a few hours earlier. On virtually no sleep, both Chuck and his bride hit the ice and the bleachers to a rousing ovation from the crowd.

The West Geauga Hockey program has been on hiatus for several years. It is looking for motivated students and parents to help revive the program. Talent or hockey experience is not required — just a passion to play for the school.

The program is also investigating coming back as a club team; therefore, students from neighboring districts could participate. If interested, call Bob Goehrke, 440-759-0683, Wayne Walters, 440-954-2479, or athletic director Tim Skoczen, 440-729-5975.

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Geauga County Job and Family Service’s Sponsor A Family Program can help families in need of assistance for Christmas.

The program assists low income families with toys, food and gifts for the holidays. The

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Time is running out. If anyone is interested in applying for help or has questions, please contact Sara Shininger at 440-2859141, ext. 1263 for more information.

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Russell from page 2

“The general policy in Ohio is post-development runoff cannot exceed pre-development runoff,” Weller said.

Board members reviewed multiple pages of plans with local attorney David King, who is representing Circle K, discussing changes in parking areas, coverage of the lot by buildings and safety of the driveways, one each on routes 306 and 87.

The driveway variance request is for 40 feet in lieu of the 30 feet required by the township zoning resolution.

Board Chairman Steve Gokorsch said the application should be changed to reflect the drawing. On the drawing, the driveways fan out to about 90 feet, where they meet the road pave-

Dog

from page 1 Out of 39 entries from nine schools, the judges found Olivia’s essay conveyed the loyalty and love Walder and his staff were looking for in the #1 Dog in Geauga County.

“We all thought Olivia’s essay was heartfelt and she expressed her feelings open and honestly,” said McMahan. “It was a very human message on overcoming life’s obstacles that we could all learn from. She also wrote in a very different style than most of the other essays; it was like reading a short story.”

During a Dec. 3 presentation at the Provincial Center at the Sisters of Notre Dame campus in Munson Township, Olivia was given a lifetime dog tag for S’mores; a special tag marked “#1,” the #1 dog certificate and a digital photo frame to capture more moments with S’mores.

New this year, Walder also presented NDES with a check for $500 to be used at the school’s discretion to benefit all students.

“So what I wrote about was his story and why I think he’s the #1 dog,” Olivia told her fellow students. “I did say that he could do lots of tricks and even though he may be a little bit different, you can still achieve anything you want to achieve.”

“That’s something we talk about here at NDES all the time, that we are all unique and special, and we all have our own gifts and talents to share,” added Principal Barbara Doering.

Olivia wrote that S’mores was a stray dog, living a happy life, until he tried to cross a road and was hit.

“The person that hit him called the vet.

The vet came to bring him back to the shelter. They took some tests and they found out that his leg had to be amputated,” she said.

“So they did, but that wasn’t the only problem. The vet still needed to find his owner.”

Olivia explained S’mores’ owner could not be found so he was given to “Mutts In A Rut Rescue,” a Cleveland-based dog rescue dedicated to saving dogs from death row in Cleveland and surrounding areas.

“Now, our old dog had just died. So we got guinea pigs first, then we heard about this dog, S’mores, that we decided to foster. My family and I went to go meet him and he was the perfect fit,” Olivia wrote.

Olivia and her family — mom Julia, dad Tony and 6-year-old brother Matteo — agreed to foster S’mores, and when another family expressed an interest in adopting him, the Cascheras had a decision to make: either give up S’mores or adopt him.

ment, which allows big trucks to enter safely.

“Safety is really important. It’s going to be here a long time,” he said.

King said an accident study at the intersection may qualify the turn lane on Route 87 in the future.

The Ohio Department of Transportation will receive an impact study done around the driveways, he said.

“If you don’t get driveway approval, you can’t do the project,” King said.

Weller said the impact study will be sent to ODOT and the state may ask for more curbing and ditching in the interests of safety.

The hearing was continued so variance requests can be brought into conformance with the plans Circle K presented.

The large renderings showing the project will be available for viewing at the zoning inspector’s office, Walder said.

“After a day we decided to keep him,” Olivia said. “He is an awesome dog because he can show you even though you may be a little different, you can still achieve anything.”

She added S’mores can jump, run and perform many tricks.

“He is on his way to becoming a therapy dog as well,” wrote Olivia. “It’s like S’mores doesn’t even know he has three legs.”

In addition to Walder and McMahan, also on hand Monday were Armao, who handles dog licensing; Rescue Village Executive Director Hope Brustein; and Geauga Dog Warden Matt Granito.

Armao said the #1 Dog Contest is a great opportunity for all county fourth- and fifth-graders to participate in essay writing.

“It is very, very important to get your dog license,” she said. “It’s a way for us to be able to contact the owner, because if your dog does get lost, we can hopefully get it back home safely.”

Granito told the students he is responsible for catching lost dogs and reiterated the importance of dog licenses.

“We have dogs at the shelter all the time.

We have nine dogs there right now; four of them, we’re looking for the owner, and five are looking for a new home because we could not find the owner,” Granito said. “So, it’s very important with pets — always to take care of them . . . but the most important thing is just love your pet.”

Brustein told Olivia it is amazing to have the #1 Dog in Geauga County, but said everyone who owns a dog or cat thinks their pet is the best.

“That’s what Rescue Village is about,” she said. “Rescue Village is about taking homeless animals — dogs, cats, horses, pigs, llamas, goats, turkeys, chickens, roosters, hamsters and an occasional chinchilla — and making sure they get new homes.”

Josh Weemhoff, from U.S. Congressman David Joyce’s office, presented Olivia with an American flag flown over the U.S. Capitol Building the day laws that Joyce helped write protecting pets were passed.

“Every single day we work hard here and we do our personal best,” Doering concluded the presentation. “”I bet S’mores does his personal best every single day as well. What a fantastic #1 Dog in Geauga County.”

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Dear Chester Residents, In order to help our Road Department care for our roadways this winter, I thought I would once again offer my annual winter reminders: At the Police Department, we maintain a policy and protocol that anytime we receive two or more inches of new accumulated snow, we activate a Snow Emergency / Parking Ban. This is activated by notifying local radio and television media, so they may convey the information.

By activating this parking ban, parking on the roadway, in any fashion, becomes strictly prohibited.

This ban is vital, so that our snowplows can keep the roads open and safe for the emergency re- Purchase sponse of police and fire vehicles, along with your ability to travel safely.

What we have been experiencing through the past season is an extremely high volume of vehicles that are left parked on the roadways and obstructing our ability to clear the roadway. On more than one occasion, we have had to wake residents up in the middle of the night and have them move their vehicles. Unfortunately for others, we have had no choice but to tow.

I would also like to bring some other issues to your attention as well that are directly related to the snow and safe travel. When you clear your driveway of snow - however that may be - it is illegal to place or leave any snow in the roadway.

By discharging the snow into the roadway or having your drive plowed out and leaving the remains in the roadway, it creates a vehicular hazard. Many of you would

probably agree that there is nothing worse for a motorist - or snowplow driver - then when you have to drive through these snow remains, especially when they become frozen.

If you leave snow or ice in the roadway, you can be cited under section 4511.74 of the Ohio Revised Traffic Code.

• If you are going to be working near the road, such as shoveling your driveway, or forced to walk in the road, please wear light reflective clothing and step away from the road, as the snowplow approaches.

• Avoid piling up snow around mailboxes.

The snowplow drivers can’t see or avoid mailboxes that are concealed by snow • Residents are also reminded to avoid placing your trashcans and bags on top of the snow piles, along the road. Shovel out space at the end of your driveway for the trash pickup. This way they can be seen and will remain stable, as plows pass by.

• Avoid piling up snow at the end of your driveways that can block motorists’ view of oncoming traffic. Ask your snow private plow drivers to push your snow piles back, all the way off the roadway.

• Avoid following the plows so closely.

Give them plenty of space in case the driver needs to make a sudden stop and be patient.

They are clearing the roadway in a safe manner and I know they would appreciate our understanding.

I am asking for everyone’s assistance during the winter season and that is to help all of us, keep the roadways clear and safer for travel.

Thanks in advance!

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West Geauga Schools

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Westwood students (l to r) front row: Emily Fousek, Adi Cook, Mason Koren; and back row: Conor McHale, Natalie George, Cassie Petrovich, Morgan Atwara, Malory Lear, Scout Harvey and Lely Percassi show the items donated for the USO collection drive.

Students Coordinate USO Donations

As a part of Westwood’s observance of Veterans Day, students from the school donated items for military personnel that were given to the USO coordinators at West Geauga Middle School.

The items that were donated by Westwood students and families are used to create care packages for military personnel on activity duty. The Westwood Student Council and staff coordinated the drive. Students brought in a variety of items that included snack crackers, jerky, gum, mints and personal hygiene items as well as small games, cards and puzzle books.

Anti-Bullying Culture Promoted

Principal Deborah Nanney introduced the “kindness” theme at this school year’s kick off assembly at Westwood Elementary School to set the tone for an anti-bullying year.

As part of the challenge, the staff wears “Kind is the New Cool” T-shirts while students have been taking the kindness challenge both in and out of the classroom.

Guidance lessons throughout the semester have been supporting the effort by learning to identify those who need a friend, actively helping others and saying hello to all of their classmates.

Westwood students are encouraged to be a “Kid Against Bullying” and to take the pledge to speak up and learn how to prevent bullying.

Steel Drum Band Premiers

West Geauga High School is launching a new addition to the music program this week – a steel drum band.

Taylor Uveges, one of the teachers in the music department, was in the well-known steel drum band at Miami University and is bringing her expertise to the high school.

Jason Branch, music department chair, said, “The steel drum band will function similar to our jazz band, which performs at all school concerts, local music festivals, and community events.”

The steel drum band will premiere this week at the winter concerts held by the high school.

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Hillcrest Insurance Athletes of the Month for October are Alyssa Ranallo and Mo Aidja.

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Two West Geauga athletes have been recognized as the Hillcrest Insurance Athletes of the Month for October.

Mo Aidja, of the boys soccer team, kicked the winning goal against NDCL that secured the district championship for West G. Mo is a three-year letter winner in soccer. His 2018 postseason honors include All-Ohio Academic, All-CVC Academic, First Team CVC, Second Team Greater Cleveland (Division 2). With 15 goals, 13 assists and 43 points, he was West G’s leading scorer both in goals and in points. Mo plans to attend college and study biology. He is interested in swimming, traveling and continuing to play soccer.

Alyssa Ranallo, of the girls volleyball team, won the Most Improved Award this season based on her hard work, dedication and the respectful way she approached the game of volleyball. Alyssa was a varsity letter recipient on the volleyball team this past season while also earning an All-CVC Academic award. She has been on the honor roll each year and also on the dean’s list at Lakeland Community College. Alyssa plans to attend college with interests in fashion, criminology or the medical field.

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Giving

from page 1 seniors and Chagrin Falls Meals-on-Wheels.

Holly Sauder, Geauga Park District outreach coordinator, said the goal set last year was 250 centerpieces, but for this year’s fifth anniversary, it rose to 350.

“Geauga department on aging had an increase in clients on their home-delivered meal program and they will receive 300 of the centerpieces,” Sauder said. “This year, we’re also supporting Chagrin Falls Mealson-Wheels by giving them 50 centerpieces for their clients.”

The next morning, the GPD filled the same trailer the uncut greens were in and delivered finished gifts to the two locations.

“I think this is a popular event because people are seeking out ways to do for others and make their community better,” Sauder said. “Geauga Park District is proud to be able to provide the opportunity to connect that giving spirit with the resources to brighten the holidays of Geauga residents. It is so truly heart-warming to see such a crowd eager to help one another.”

She added, “It’s my very favorite Geauga Park District event. There is such a sense of synergy in the room. Many people have said that participating in this make and give event is their new tradition, and it’s what starts the holiday season for them. And knowing that 350 people in our county are going to have a small token to brighten their holidays makes everyone feel, well, warm and fuzzy inside.”

A small crew of volunteers starts the yearly tradition in November, making all the bows.

“I give them ribbon and wire, and they give back beautiful hand-made bows,” Sauder said.

Bob and Amy Rogish, owners of Rogish Farms’ Tannenbaums Christmas Trees, which are sold at Patterson Fruit Farm in Chester Township, donate all trees, branches and boughs for the event.

“It’s a great event to be helping out Geauga Park District and the Geauga County Department on Aging,” Bob said. “I wish we can attend and see all the hard work that goes into the centerpieces, but we are very busy making our own greenery and selling trees.

We have great respect for senior citizens and this is another way of giving back to our community.

“Christmas is a special time of year. For many, the holidays are centered around their Christmas tree, filled with joy. We hope that these centerpieces are a way for those who may not have a tree to be able to bring in the Christmas spirit and joy into their homes,” he added.

Sauder said this is the third year the Rogishes have contributed the greens — which include Canaan Fir, Blue Spruce and Scotch pines — and she is very thankful.

Bob also purchases the white pine branches and donates them to the project, she added.

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Gloria Terpay and Dolores Rogish delight in making others happy with the creation of centerpieces during the Greens for Giving event.

“This enables me to more efficiently spend my budget on the other supplies of ribbon, accents, foil pans and floral foam.

Everyone likes to have a little sparkle to add to their creations,” Sauder said. “To have community partners such as Rogish Farms further illustrates the caring spirit of Geauga County.”

Hambden Township’s Ed and Mary Beth Rumburg chatted with new and old friends as they created the centerpiece gifts.

“It’s always nice to try and make someone’s day brighter,” Rumburg said.

For the Czernicki family, of Auburn Township, the creating of centerpieces became a tradition in their family starting with Irene’s paternal grandmother, Yolanda, when her children were about 4 or 5.

“She owned her own florist shop in Euclid for about 10 years,” said Theresa Czernicki, Irene’s mom. “One year, after we cut down our Christmas tree, she used the extra branches cut from the tree, cut a few more branches from our yard and showed us how to make a beautiful centerpiece for the table.”

She added, “Pulling out some red ribbon, we all learned how to make ribbons that attached to the centerpiece. I put a candle in the center and we were set. Now, every year, we make some type of centerpiece that reminds me of her.”

Irene’s sister, Isabel Czernicki, a Kenston High School freshman, hopes to make the annual park district event into a family tradition.

“Seeing the whole community come together all for this one cause showed me how much I love being a part of this community,” Isabel said. “I enjoy helping others, especially with volunteering.”

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Christmas Services All Are Welcome!

Join us as together we

Celebrate the Birth of Our Lord Christmas Eve Masses 4:00 pm (Children’s Choir) in the Church 4:00 pm Additional Mass in Kelly Hall 6:00 pm & 10:00 pm in the Church

Christmas Day Masses 9:00 am and 11:00 am

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Christmas Services Chester Christian Center

11815 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 440-729-6203, www.chesterchristiancenter.com Special Christmas series: Sundays in December, 10:30 a.m.

Carols and Cookies: Dec. 19, 7 p.m.

Christmas Eve service: Dec. 24, 6 p.m.

Chesterland Baptist Church

12670 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 440-729-7101, www.chesterlandbaptist.org Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: Dec. 24, 6 p.m.

Every Sunday: Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.; church service, 11 a.m.

The Church of the Angels

12550 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 440-384-8968,www.TheChurchoftheAngels.net Christmas Day: Dec. 25, 11 a.m. to noon.

New Year’s Eve: Dec. 31, 6-8 p.m.

We are a non denominational, interfaith, spiritualist assembly and all are welcome. We are a place for prayer, prophecy and healing.

Community Church of Chesterland

11984 Caves Road, Chester Township, Dec. 24: Traditional Christmas Eve service, 7:30 p.m., with lessons and carols, accompanied by the bell choir. We are an open and affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ and all are welcome.

Kirtland Christian Fellowship

10001 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland, 440-256-1001, kcfchurch@sbcglobal.net, www.kirtlandchristian.org Dec. 24, Christmas Eve Candlelight Services, 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Little Church Church in the Vale

610 Chagrin River Road, Gates Mills, 440-423-4845, www.little.church Dec. 23: Christmas Worship Celebration, 10:45 a.m. Ed and Lindsey Leonard will lead a slate of award-winning musicians in a mix of special numbers and congregational singing, followed by a devotional message from Pastor Andrew Shanks.

Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, 7 p.m. Join in singing Christmas carols and contemplate the biblical passages surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ. Join for a time of community fellowship and worship.

Mayfield United Methodist Church

7747 Mayfield Road, Chester Township, 440-729-4006, www.mayfieldchurch.org Dec. 24, Christmas Eve services: 12 p.m.: Traditional service with lessons, carols and candlelight. A light lunch will follow.

5 p.m.: Family service with Worship Band.

7:30 p.m.: Traditional service with lessons, carols and candlelight with handbells and choir.

11 p.m.: Midnight candlelight service.

Join for a light meal in Fellowship Hall from 4:30-7 p.m.

Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church

8549 Mayfield Road, Chester Township www.mhtohio.org Join us for Divine Liturgy during the holidays. Merry Christmas!

Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Christmas Day: 9 a.m.

Dec. 26: 10 a.m.

New Year’s Eve: 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

New Year’s Day: 10 a.m.

Prince of Peace Church

9319 Mayfield Road, Chester Township, 440-729-3547 Dec. 24, 5 p.m.: Candlelight service will include a special message for kids of all ages, music and candle lighting.

We at Prince of Peace Church hope you and your loved ones are enjoying all the beauty of this special Christmas season. Refreshments will be available. Come and join us as we welcome our Savior into the world.

St. Mark Lutheran-Chesterland

11900 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 440-729-1668, www.stmarkchester.org Dec. 23: Service of lessons and carols, 8:15 a.m.; Blended Gathering Worship, 9:45 a.m.; Contemporary Service, 11 a.m.

Dec. 24: Christmas Eve: Candlelight Contemporary Worship, 5 p.m.; Candlelight Traditional Liturgy, 7:30 p.m. Message by Pastor Mark Matzke is “At Christmas, Fear Not.” Dec. 25: Traditional Worship, 10 a.m.

Message by Pastor Ken Welsh is “Infinite Gifts in Finite Wrappings.”

St. Anselm Catholic Church

12969 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 440-729-9575, www.stanselm.org Glory to God in the highest and peace to His people on earth!

All are welcome to join us as together we celebrate the birth of our Lord.

Dec. 24: Christmas Eve Masses will be celebrated at 4 p.m. (Children’s choir in the church and an additional Mass in Kelly Hall), 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. in the church.

Dec. 25: Christmas Day Masses will be celebrated at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. We join with you and your families in celebrating this Christmas. May God bless you and your families as we rejoice in the gift of God entering into human history in the person of Jesus Christ who continues to dwell within us. Merry Christmas.

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Fifth-grade Girl Scout troops 835 and 841, based out of Westwood and St. Anselm elementary schools, brought holiday joy to the residents of Heartland in Mentor at the annual trim a tree event. They decorated trees, gave gifts and sang for the residents.

Chester Government Update Because of Thanksgiving, the Chester Township Board of Trustees regular meeting was held Nov. 20 at 6 p.m.

The meeting began with a presentation by Chester Planning Committee (CPC) chairman Anthony Nastasi and member Tom Basista. They provided a summary of CPC activities resulting from their eight public meetings held so far this year. The group has been gathering data on various topics, including demographics and traffic flow in the township. Some members of the group also attended the West Geauga Schools planning presentation and an American Planning Association (APA) workshop. One of the APA workshops, the “Amazon-ing” effect of internet retail and its impact on traditional retail, was discussed. Data collected indicates that Chester has overbuilt retail space.

The CPC’s focus is on the town center commercial area, taking into consideration walkability, sociability and what is and should be the township’s identity are factors in planning. Because of changes in retail and population, the CPC believes a professional planning firm is necessary and appropriate to survey Chester residents and businesses.

The CPC also asked the board to consider mixed uses – both residential and commercial - in the commercial district as part of the process. The CPC will develop a scope of work and solicit request for proposals along with associated costs. The cost for the services would need to be included in the 2019 township budget plan, if approved.

Next steps for the CPC include meeting with commercial property owners to receive their input and Geauga Planning Director Dave Dietrich to get his insight and perspective for Chester.

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On behalf of the Chesterland Rotary, Commissioner Claypool returned a $2,000 check from the trustees. The money was to be used to upgrade the holiday decorations at Parkside, but it was not needed at this time.

As recommended by the Geauga County Engineer’s Office, a change order request reducing the original contract price from $293,740 to $266,672.89 for Chagrin Valley Paving for the completion of Laser Drive reconstruction/resurfacing project was approved. The first payment of $251,833.10 to Ronyak Brothers for section C of Cedar Road resurfacing was also approved.

A new computer at $898.95, forklift at $1,850 and repair/replacement of two overhead garage doors at $3,400 for the Chester Road Department were approved.

Three obsolete in-car video cameras were approved for disposal. The units were 12 years old and have recently been replaced.

The hiring of Kris Crews as part-time administrative assistant for the Chester Zoning Commission at a rate of $18.50 per hour was approved.

The hiring of firefighter/EMT-paramedic (FF/P) Elias Shreve was approved and the resignation of firefighter Greg Pankuch was accepted. The Chester Fire Department experiences significant turnover as economic conditions improve and more municipalities hire full-time officers.

As required by the Ohio Revised Code, Fiscal Officer Craig Richter and Trustee Ken Radtke were appointed to the township’s Volunteer Peace Officers’ Dependents Fund and the Volunteer Firefighters’ Dependents Fund.

Chester Township’s 2018 permanent appropriations were recertified recognizing a needed increase in funding for cemetery expenditures and additional monies in fire department for payroll.

Submitted by Ken Radtke Jr., Chester Trustee

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Obituaries Richard J. Ruppe

CHESTER TWP. – Richard J. Ruppe, age 80, of Chester Township.

Son of the late Antonia (nee Petsche) and Rudolf Ruppe; husband of Joanne (nee Marinko); loving father of Mark Ruppe, Christine (Mike) Hill and Michael (Vanessa) Ruppe; grandfather of Maya, Kara, Anna and Adam Hill, and Joseph and Elizabeth Ruppe; dear brother of Lillian Macy and the late Antoinette Ruppe and Rita Lin. Richard was known for being a successful entrepreneur of his company, “Imaging Products,” a state champ table tennis player and a die-hard Cleveland sports fan.

Later in life, when he was wheelchair bound, he developed a penchant and passion for wood carving.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the MS Society.

Visitation and service was held Nov. 3, 2018, at Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home in Chesterland.

Interment in All Souls Cemetery, Chardon Township.

Online tributes and condolences at www. gattozziandson.com.

Lois Ann Marx

CHESTER TWP. – Lois Ann Marx, of Chester Township, age 87, passed away on Dec. 2, 2018. She was born in East Cleveland, on Dec. 17, 1930, the daughter of Earl and Harriet (nee Wisner) Stegkemper.

Lois was preceded in death by her husband, William L. Marx, who passed in 2006.

For the last few years she lived at Holly Hill Health Care Residence in Newbury Township.

Lois attended Shaw Junior High School in East Cleveland. It was there that she met Bill, a classmate of hers. They were attracted to each other and became sweethearts.

Lois thrived in academics, becoming a member of the National Honor Society.

With the vitality Lois exuded, and Bill’s drive, they were destined to make a difference in this world. They both graduated from Shaw High School in January 1949 and

married that following March. Lois and Bill were devoted to one another in marriage for 57 years. They worked tirelessly together on their two-fold dream to raise a family and own a business.

Lois had qualities that kindled her family to flourish and she suggested insights that complemented Bill’s natural sense for business. With the intuitive perspective of a woman, she supported Bill behind the scenes to establish Chesterland Auto Body & Service, which began in 1957. Together, they labored for multiple decades and achieved their goals. As a fulltime Mom, Lois raised a family who loved and respected her. As a faithful life-friend, she was the inspiration behind a successful business.

In their retirement years, Lois was involved with Bill in the Early Ford V8 Club of America and the Nifty Fifties Ford Club.

Both of them often frequented meetings with the Shaw Lunch Bunch. As others will attest, Lois was attractive, had a good-natured disposition, and always had a smile on her face.

Club events provided many opportunities for travel and occasions to build numerous friendships.

Lois was also a spiritually-minded person. She used the temporary things that are seen in this world — houses, cars, stores, and shops — to build the unseen but eternal things: faith, love and hope in relationships.

Lois was a loving mother with a genuine interest in her family. All of her offspring have been the fortunate recipients of her love and devotion.

Her surviving five children are William E. (LouAnn Chambers), of Chardon, Linda A. Mikus (David), of Chesterland, James A. (Jana Bavender), of Chesterland, Glenn L. (Linda Meinch), of North Canton, and Karen Muehlheim (Michael), of Eastlake.

Lois is also survived by 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and was anticipating another great-grandchild in the spring of 2019.

Preceding her passing was a grandson everybody loved, Grant L. Marx.

Visitation and a Funeral Service was held Dec. 8, 2018, at Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home in Chester.

Private Interment at a later date in Knollwood Cemetery, Mayfield Heights.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in Lois’ name may be made to WomenSafe at www.womansafe.org.

Online tributes and condolences may be made at www.gattozziandson.com.

Community Meetings Chester Township: Dec. 19, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; Dec. 20, 6 p.m., Board of Trustees; Dec. 28, 3 p.m., Board of Trustees, special year-end meeting; Jan. 2, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; Jan. 3, 6 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Township Hall, 12701

Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.

Russell Township: Dec. 12, 7:30 p.m., Zoning Commission; Dec. 19, 1 p.m., Board of Trustees;. Meetings are held at the Fire-Rescue Station, 14810 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.

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Russell Township residents interested in serving as volunteer members of either the Zoning Commission or Board of Zoning Appeals are encouraged to apply to the Russell Township Board of Trustees by noon, December 19, 2018. Full terms are for five years and appointments are made by the Township Trustees.

Zoning Commission members work cooperatively on issues relating to land use policy in Russell Township. Responsibilities include maintaining the integrity of Russell's comprehensive land use guide plan by applying its principles to the creation and amending of Township zoning regulations.

The Board of Zoning Appeals hears appeals and considers applications for variances, changes of use and conditional uses. The Board of Zoning Appeals applies the provisions of the existing zoning regulations and works to identify & improve zoning problems.

Interested residents: Please submit a resume and a letter indicating your board preference and interests by noon, December 19, 2018 to Russell Township Board of Trustees, P.O. Box 522, Novelty, Ohio 44072 or email boardoftrustees@russelltownship.us Call The ZONiNg OffiCe aT 440-338-5811 wiTh quesTiONs. Equal Opportunity Employer

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Fairmount Center for the Arts dance students performed at the Ohio Statehouse (Columbus, OH) Holiday Festival & Tree Lighting on Dec. 6. The Fairmount Dance Company, directed by Kate Webb, was selected by OhioDance through an application process to participate. They were one of nine companies selected to perform.

Jam With The GANG

Dec. 18, 6:30-8 p.m.

The Geauga Arts Network Group (GANG) will be celebrating its 17th annual free Christmas concert with Geauga County-based musician Nicky Bucur and his friends at Heinen’s Cafe, 402 Center St. in Chardon. They will be leading area musicians in a pre-Christmas

jam session with songs of the season.

Musicians of all ages are welcome to bring their instruments and join in the fun. Participants are also encouraged to bring along holiday memorabilia or stories to share.

The free event is open to the general public; no reservations are necessary. For information, call Nicky Bucur at 216-240-1501.

Senior News & Events West Geauga Senior Center

12650 West Geauga Plaza Unit 4, Chester Township, 440-729-2782.

• All About Food Talk: Dec. 13, 12-3 p.m.

Ame, from DaBoros Fresh Healthy Foods, will talk about fresh, healthy and affordable foods and make lunch. After lunch, the group will travel by bus to the Bainbridge Heinen’s store for a detailed tour by Carol from the Wellness Department. Each participant will receive samples to take home. Registration is required; cost is $6.

• HEAP Talk: Dec. 14, 11 a.m. to noon.

Natalie Pajk will give an informational talk on the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP). Anyone interested in applying for HEAP or needing help getting started may join to learn more. Call to sign up.

• American Sign Language Class: Dec. 17, 12:30-2 p.m. Join for • Jingle Bell Jamboree: Dec 18, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The program begins with

a holiday angel craft, followed by JINGO with prizes, then lunch by Lorina, followed by music and entertainment from Tom Todd. All participants will be given jingle bells to tie to their shoes. Registration is required. Cost is $10, or $12 for out of county seniors.

Home Delivered Holiday Meals

The Geauga County Department on Aging will offer a free traditional meal to any Geauga County seniors, age 60 and older, who will be home and alone on Christmas Day, Dec. 25.

There will be no regular Home Delivered Meal delivery or congregate meals on Dec. 25. Instead, holiday meals are available by preorder only.

Christmas Day meal requests are due by Dec. 17.

For more information or to sign up for a meal, call the department on aging at 440279-2130.

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Classifieds AUTOS, TRUCKS & PARTS 2013 RAM Hemi-1500 4 door with tow hitch runs great, needs bodywork, good work truck. Call 440-376-1983.

2005 Ford Focus ZX3 SE, 153,000 miles.

Tennessee car, first Ohio winter. Blazing copper color. Original owner. Well maintained, all receipts. $2500. Call 731819-4380.

Brown Eggs from range chickens, no antibiotics, no hormones, 13137 Route 608, used egg cartons always appreciated, God Bless, 440-636-5747.

Whole Body Massage chair by Sharper Image, black leather, like new, rarely used. $1,100. Rita 440-319-9097.

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Furniture: Dual reclining white leather sectional sofa excellent condition $900.

Dual recliner sofa $125. New Ashley recliner brown $249. Glass & brass table $50. Free lamps & misc. 216.396.0328.

Computer repair, reasonable rates. Spyware & Virus Removal, Hardware & Software Installation. Troubleshooting, & Networking. Ray Scott, 216-315-0508.

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2012 Chrysler Town and County 7-passenger van, loaded, new breaks, new battery, no rust. 144k miles. $6,800. 440632-0700.

Troy Built 45” Polar Blast Snow thrower, electric tart, 13hp Tecumseh, $900. 440729-7620.

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Thomas Serenade Electric Organ, Model VL-5, Excellent condition with bench. $200. Auburn Twp. 440-543-5871.

Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses, we do most anything, Call between 8am and 4pm, 440-813-4272. No answer, leave message.

Responsible, honest Christian woman needs room in exchange for companionship and some cleaning, etc. for elderly woman.

No medical care. Negotiable rent rate.

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Estate and Broken Jewelry New and Used Quality Sterling Silver Flatware Diamonds Tools

WANTED! GRANDMA’S Costume Jewelry Compacts • Perfume Linens • Knickknacks

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GRANDPA’S Toys • Trains Coins • Bottles Fishing Lures

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WANTED TO BUY Vintage Stanley Bailey and other woodworking planes, also buying hand and machinist tools. Call Karl at 440-812-3392.

John’s Plumbing: Affordable and reliable. Water heaters, toilets, faucets, drain cleaning, gas lines, sump pumps, well tanks. 440-285-0800.

Owen Mullets Painting, interior and exterior, also staining/varnishing trim and doors, experienced 440-632-9663 or 440-313-2110 leave message.

Offering special discounts for interior and exterior painting and staining this season. 18 years experience. Professional and insured. Call Dan, 440-3424552.

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