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Judicial Candidates Say Experience Matters Klammer, Trapp and Rambo Address Geauga Democrats Women’s Caucus By Gwen Cooper editor@geaugamapleleaf.com
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From left, judicial candidates Mary Jane Trapp, Matthew Rambo and Darya Klammer met with the Geauga Democratic Party Women’s Caucus Aug 16.
The women’s caucus of the Geauga County Democratic Party hosted three judicial candidates running on the Nov. 6 ballot at its Aug. 16 meeting held in Newbury Township. Attendees contributed a total of more than $500 to the party’s judicial fund. The candidates, including Mary Jane Trapp and Matthew Rambo, both residents of Russell Township, and Darya Klammer, a resident of Lake County, educated
attendees on the various courts that operate in the local and state government. Trapp and Klammer are running for open seats on the 11th District Court of Appeals, which covers portions of five counties, including Geauga. Rambo is running for an open seat on the Geauga County Common Pleas Court bench. “From the local mayor’s court to the Ohio Supreme Court, the judiciary is the least understood branch of government,“ said Trapp, a former twoSee Candidates • Page 6
Summer Fun at Parkside Park
County Line Road Work Scheduled In Russell
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About three miles of County Line Road will undergo major work beginning this fall, Russell Township Trustee Gary Gabram said at the Aug. 15 trustees meeting. The township has been working with Hunting Valley Village officials to plan the project, since the road straddles the Geauga-Cuyahoga county line. Gabram said the township has been setting aside money for a couple of years for its part of the project, estimated at $1.37 million, that will be partially covered with a $350,000 grant from the Ohio Public Works Commission. In addition to the expense of repaving the road will be removal of trees, ditching and work on driveway aprons, some of which are brick, he said. Tree removal and stump grinding will start in the fall and bids for the roadwork will be the next step, Gabram said. “We hope to open bids in November or December,” he said, adding the project plan calls for curves along County Line to be See Russell • Page 5
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Members of Girl Scout Troop 70379 pose with the FM77 band following the band’s performance at the Chester Township Summer Concert Series at Parkside Park on Aug. 15.
LaTourette Visits Metzenbaum, Talks DD Policy Staff Report As the Ohio General Assembly moves toward a new two-year budget process in early 2019, Ohio Rep. Sarah LaTourette (R-Chester Township) met Aug. 15 with Geauga County Board of Developmental Disabilities Superintendent Don Rice and Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities Superintendent Gina Brown at Metzenbaum Center on Cedar Road to discuss disability policy. According to a statement from LaTourette’s office, support for Ohioans with developmental disabilities is funded by a combination of local, state and federal dollars, which the portion of state funding decided every two years
during Ohio’s biennial budget process. “Serving our state for over 50 years, Ohio’s system of county boards of development al disabilities has an outstanding record of meeting the needs of individuals within the developmen- LaTourette tal disabilities community,” LaTourette said in the statement. “I am greatly appreciative of the Geauga County Board of Developmental Disabilities at the Metzenbaum Center for taking the time to help me learn more about such a vital
community resource.” At Metzenbaum, Rice and Brown spoke about state funding for DD programs and the ongoing statewide shortage of direct service professionals to care for people with developmental disabilities in home- and community-based settings. “It was a pleasure to share my knowledge with Sarah regarding the different resources that county boards are able to offer individuals with developmental disabilities,” said Rice. “Everyone at the Metzenbaum Center is so passionate about the work we do and the individuals we serve, and it was great to be able to share that passion with our state representative.”
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Town Crier Gumbo Dinner
Aug. 25, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Most Holy Trinity Parish is hosting its “fifth and one-half” annual Louisiana-style Gumbo Dinner at the church located at 8549 Mayfield Road in Chester Township. The halfway to Mardi Gras event includes a raffle and door prizes. Eat in or take out. Donation is $15 per person and $8 for children 12 and under.
Twilight Soiree
Aug. 25, 5:30-9:30 p.m. The Foundation for Geauga Parks will be holding a Twilight Soiree at the new Claridon Woodlands Park. The event includes a raptor presentation by Harvey Webster of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History, interactive displays featuring Foundation projects, dinner and drinks, live music by the Real Deal String Band and a silent auction. Proceeds benefit Foundation programs and educational initiatives. For more information and to purchase tickets, call 440-564-1048 or visit www.foundationforgeaugaparks.org.
Food Pantry Open
Aug. 31, 10 a.m. to noon The food pantry at Chester Christian Center will be open to anyone in need of food. One does not need to be a member of the church to attend. The church is located at 11815 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.
Dining Around Town
Sept. 5, 6:30 p.m. Join others from St. Anselm Church to enjoy dinner on the first Wednesday of each month and try out different restaurants in the area. Meet at BJ’s Brewhouse in the Great Lakes Mall, 7880 Mentor Ave. in Mentor. All are welcome. RSVP to Joan Gambrill by email at sdssignup@aol.com or text 440533-5015.
St. Mark Rummage Sale
Sept. 6-8 St. Mark Lutheran Church will hold its annual rummage sale at the church located at 11900 Chillicothe in Chester Township. Hours are Thursday, 4-7 p.m., with a $5 admission charge; Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with special Saturday prices. All proceeds benefit local and worldwide missions as well as congregational needs. Call 440-729-1668 with any questions.
GEL Breakfast
Sept. 7 Mr. Eric Mansfield, executive director of media relations at Kent State University,
will present “Quicksand: What the military, media and higher education can and should learn from each other in an age of 24/7 communications” at the next Geauga Economic Leadership (GEL) breakfast at Kent State University at Geauga, 14111 Claridon Troy Road, Burton. Networking and light breakfast begin at 7:30 a.m. followed by the presentation from 8-9 a.m. Free and open to the public. Students are welcome. Registration is appreciated. Contact info@geaugagrowth.com or dmilholl@kent.edu for more information or to register.
Poor Man’s Raffle
Sept. 8, 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. The Chesterland Lions Club will host its annual Poor Man’s Raffle at SNPJ Hall, 10946 Heath Road, Kirtland. Join for a night of dinner, dancing and music. Tickets are $60 per couple, or $40 for a single, and include a drawing in the $500 prize raffle as well as a roast beef and pork dinner, beer, wine and side boards. For information, contact Mike Stark at 440-666-5600, email Stark6@aol.com or visit chesterlandlions.org.
Genealogical Society Meets
Sept. 11, 7 p.m. Roger Marble will present “Having Your Genealogical Data-Electronically” at the next meeting of the Geauga County Genealogical Society at Chardon Library, 110 E. Park St. The program is free and open to the public. For more information, email gensocyinfo@gmail.com or visit gcgsoh.org.
Wine and Beer Tasting
Sept. 13, 6-9 p.m. Friends of WomenSafe is partnering with Adams Reserve Cheddar again to host the ninth annual wine and craft beer tasting event at the Sharon James Cellars, 11303 Kinsman Road in Newbury. Buy chances for the 50/50 raffle, gift raffle and wine pull. General admission tickets are $35 per person, or $25 for adults not wishing to sample wine, with a limited number of VIP tickets available at $50 per person that offer specially paired samplings of appetizers and chocolates provided by White House Chocolates. For reservations, visit www.fows.info or call 440-285-3741.
St. Anselm Pancake Breakfast
Sept. 16, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. St. Anselm will host its eighth annual pancake breakfast in Kelly Hall. Everyone is invited to feast on pancakes, waffles, sausages, See Town Crier • Page 3
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Chester Native Receives Tri-C Honors Program Fellowship Staff Report
high school with at least a 3.5 GPA and exceptional ACT/SAT scores. Stefani Markiewich, of Chester Township, By entering the scholarship program, has been selected for a Cuyahoga Community they commit to being full-time students and College Honors Program Fellowship, which earning a degree from Tri-C within two years, offers high-achieving students scholarships according to the college, which to cover tuition, fees and books as added this is the largest fellowship they work toward an associate declass since Tri-C began the scholgree. arship program. The previous high Markiewich signed a commitwas 29 students in 2015. ment letter with the college during The honors fellowship places an Aug. 8 ceremony at Tri-C’s Jerry special emphasis on academic planSue Thornton Center in Cleveland. ning, mentoring and portfolio build“These gifted students see the ing to reflect student work. Smaller wisdom in beginning their college Markiewich honors class sizes also ensure spejourney at Tri-C,” said Herbert Mausser, assistant dean of Honors and Expe- cialized attention for students, according to riential Learning Programs. “It’s the smart Tri-C. The program is designed to support evenchoice for a quality education.” The scholarship — funded by the tual transfer to a four-year institution to purCuyahoga Community College Foundation — sue a bachelor’s and other advanced degrees. is valued at up to $4,838 per academic year, Previous Honors Program Fellows amassed numerous academic honors on their way to according to Tri-C. Tri-C’s fifth Honors Program Fellowship earning associate degrees from the college, class includes 46 students who graduated according to Tri-C.
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hash browns, coffee and juice. The breakfast benefits St. Anselm’s missions in El Salvador and Uganda. Cost is $7 for adults, $5 for children ages 3-10 and $30 for families.
Wine for Whines
Sept. 21, 6-9 p.m. A paint your pet fundraiser, benefitting the Geauga County Dog Shelter, will take place at Cold Nose Companions Dog Training Center in Chardon. The $80 registration includes a 12-by12-inch canvas pre-sketched with the pet’s photo, quality art instruction from Mary Ann Hagen, a buffet of local food and wine from Sharon James Cellars. For more information or to register, call 855-286-3647 or visit the Special Events page of coldnosecompanions.com. Registration is open to the public; space is limited. Payment is due at the time of registration.
WG Kiwanis Community Recycling
Sept. 22, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Save the date - and your recyclables. Kiwanis is again providing electronics and scrap metal recycling along with document shredding. Clean out your house, garage and filing cabinets of unwanted items and responsibly recycle them - anything electronic or metal and any personal documents. Provided by the Kiwanis Club of West Geauga, the community event is free to all, with no residency requirement. For more information about the recy-
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Sept. 20 The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual fall fish sale will be held on the midway at the Geauga County Fairgrounds. Pond safety kits and farm pond management books are also available. Order deadline is Sept. 14. Order forms are available by visiting www.geaugaswcd. com or calling 440-834-1122. To guarantee orders, complete an order form and send with payment to Geauga SWCD, PO Box 410, Burton, OH 44021. Make checks payable to Geauga SWCD or contact the office to pay by credit card. All proceeds support the District’s education programs. 4/3/2018
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Chester Government Update The Chester Township Trustees meeting on Aug. 2 began with Mark Delpra being sworn in as a part-time police officer effective Aug. 5, with his family members present. Mark is a local Chester Township resident and is a graduate of West Geauga High School and Kent State University; the trustees welcome him to the township police force. Next on the agenda was Todd Peterson from the law firm of Peterson and Peterson. Todd is exploring ideas for the parcel located at 12513 Chillicothe Road. The board and residents in attendance listened to multiple ideas for the parcel and Todd asked the residents for suggestions. Todd will be attending the Chester Planning Committee meetings. In road department business, the new road superintendent, Mike Farrell, will be taking continuing education courses in leadership this fall. The board approved up to $1,242.58 to Keystone Springs for a set of new springs and U-bolts for repair of truck 7. In fire department business, Greg Pankuch and Matthew Reed were hired as fire fighters/EMT-paramedics and the trustees welcome both to the township. The board accepted the resignation of Derrick Gardner. Also in fire department business, the board approved $1,900 to emergency reporting for the annual renewal for the fire reporting and fire inspection software. Under old business, the majority of the board signed the memorandum of understanding between Chester Township and Chester Park District for consulting services for Chester Park to be provided by the park district to the park liaison and the board of trustees at no cost. Also, a motion was
amended to change the name of a law firm to Mazanec, Raskin and Ryder. In new business, trustees voted on a ballot for three candidates/alternate teams for the OPWC District Seven Local Integrating Committee to submit to district liaison Share Hajjar. The board approved payment of $88,892.03 to OTARMA Service Center for the renewal of property and liability insurance coverage. A request to provide police traffic control was approved for the upcoming Kiwanis shredding and recycling event on Sept. 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. With summer in full swing, the township approved the use of Chester Park as follows: the East Pavilion at Parkside Park Aug. 15, from 6-8 p.m. for a Chester Park District meeting; the West Pavilion at Parkside Park on Aug 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a birthday party; and Parkside Park on Sept. 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the Geauga Department on Aging Senior Center picnic. Anthony Nastasi from the Chester Planning Committee stopped in and reported that the committee will meet on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month and the residents can get the minutes off the Chester website. The meeting concluded with general discussions on a possible newsletter kickoff in the fall, review of the exit interview policy and a reminder for the budget hearing at the county auditor’s office Aug. 14 at 10:50 a.m. The township is also looking into grants/ grant applications and OPWC resurfacing projects. Submitted by Joseph C. Mazzurco, Chester Township Trustee
Senior News & Events West Geauga Senior Center
12650 West Geauga Plaza Unit 4, Chester Township, 440-729-2782. • Lunch and Learn: Aug. 27, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Join for lunch and a portrayal of Amelia Earhart by Carolle Starre-Kmiecik. Call the center for event cost. • Free Hearing Screenings: Aug. 28, 9-11 a.m. Call the center to schedule an appointment with Holly’s Hearing Aide Center. • Free Balance Assessments: Aug. 28, 11 a.m. to noon. Call the center to schedule an appointment with Cardinal Physical Therapy Center. • Single Sociable Senior Club Trip: Aug. 30, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join the SSSC for a
trip to Round 1 for bowling and billiards and lunch at FUJI Japanese Steakhouse. Bring cash based on what one wishes to spend.
Senior Day at the Fair
Aug. 31, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is to the fair is free to seniors 65 and older. Geauga County Department on Aging will host a hospitality and refreshment area at the Vernon Howard Pavilion located at the south end of the fairgrounds, across from red anniversary building. The department on aging will also coordinate rides to and from the fair grounds for Geauga Department on Aging registered seniors. Call the Chardon Senior Center for information at 440-279-2126.
Geauga Park District For more information on these programs, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit them online at www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.
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Aug. 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Take a break and relax in the park at Bass Lake Preserve. The retreat includes kayaking, yoga led by certified yoga instructor Cassandra Shofar and a milkweed seed bomb craft, live monarchs and a monarch butterfly game. Bring a mat or beach towel for yoga and a change of clothes in case they get wet from kayaking. Dress in layers with comfortable clothes for both being outside and also for yoga.
Aug. 26, 6-9 p.m. Bring a fishing rod and tackle and discover how fun kayak fishing can be on beautiful Bass Lake. Bring a kayak or borrow one from the park district. A current Ohio fishing license will be required to fish for the largemouth bass, bluegill, pumpkinseed, bullhead, yellow perch and crappie. Participants must be 12 or older, and accompanied by an adult if under 18 and sign a waiver. Registration is required.
Wednesday, August 22, 2018
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straightened and the “humps and bumps” to be leveled with a complete resurfacing of the pavement. The speed will be posted at 25 miles an hour, he said Trustee Justin Madden said Russell Township residents along County Line need to be notified about the tree removal and ditch grading. An arborist may be called in for tree consultation, he said. “The logistics of this have been going on for years,” Madden said, because the road is co-owned by two entities. Hunting Valley’s costs will be higher if they have to relocate water lines and hydrants along County Line, Gabram said. On the Russell side, the driveway aprons will be moved back and pipes replaced if needed. Fiscal Officer Karen Walder said intersections of roads connecting to County Line are being prepared for the paving project. In other business, trustees voted to spend about $21,000 to improve security at the township offices. Walder said Police Chief Tim Carroll advised on the project, which will include a buzzer system and cameras to ensure visitors to the offices on state Route 87 are announced and visible before gaining entry. Madden asked Charles “Chuck” Johns of 13685 Fox Den East to keep him informed about issues with Johns’ natural gas line at his home. Johns told trustees he learned last week his gas line had a couple of gallons of raw crude oil in it after he called Dominion Energy Services to complain his gas water heater was not working. He called Dominion and a team came out at 11 p.m. and drained oil from his heating system that was stopping the gas from flowing. They put a trap in his line and the next day, Dominion dug up his lines and those of
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his neighbor to finish the project. “The guys who came out were real, real professional and good. By 2:30 the next day, they had everything ready to go,” Johns said. “It would be nice if people knew this can happen. Dominion is taking care of everything.” Trustees agreed to relocate the proposed veterans’ memorial from a site on state Route 306 to Riverview Cemetery on Fairmount Road west of 306. Madden said vehicle traffic on state Route 306 is really heavy and the cost to place the memorial would be higher than at the cemetery. Architect Rob Morgan has been working with the township to design a memorial and will work with the new location, Madden said. Trustees also discussed Trustee Jim Mueller’s concern the salary schedule for the assistant to the fiscal officer seemed out of line. Mueller said a longevity line in the schedule indicates if an assistant to the fiscal officer remains in that position for 15 years, his or her salary would be about $74,000 then. “I don’t think I can support that kind of money for an assistant to the fiscal officer,” he said. “We’re not a municipality.” Walder said minutes show trustees voted unanimously to approve the schedule in December 2017 and it took effect in January 2018. Madden said discussion on the increase took place when all three trustees were present and the justification was the high degree of responsibility the assistant has. “I just think that’s excessive,” Mueller said, adding he doesn’t remember voting in favor of it and would not have done so. Walder said the trustees are worried about a problem that might occur in 2029 while they have a number of budget issues that could use their attention in 2018. Mueller said he wanted to modify that line in the schedule. Trustees took no action on his request.
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term 11th District appellate judge who wants to return to the bench after a hiatus of working in private practice. Trapp said the lack of knowledge about the courts is unfortunate because the judges the public elect make important decisions that could directly affect their lives. “I’m running for the bench again because, while doing pro-bono work for Catholic Charities, I met a woman who reminded me that I can help only one person at a time as a private attorney, but I can help thousands with one decision as a judge,” Trapp said. The woman told her she had a case, but all of the attorneys she spoke to told her the court would not hear it. “I wanted to help her, and I remembered that as an appellate judge, I wrote a decision that said it is important to keep the court doors open to everyone,” Trapp said. “She, and everyone like her, is why I’m running.” Trapp said her experience on the bench and as a trial lawyer counts. “The court of appeals for most people is the court of last resort,” she explained. “Very few, perhaps only 8 percent, of cases will be heard by the Ohio Supreme Court. If it’s your case and you have one shot, you want an appellate judge who will consider the facts of the case and apply the law each time, not someone who predetermines how they are going to decide.” She added, “It’s a catch phrase to say a judge should not legislate from the bench. People who say that do not understand the judicial process. Our process is based on common law, which means you have to consider the facts of each case. If it’s your case, you want that. During the home foreclosure crisis, I advocated for mediation. As a result, we saved thousands of people’s homes from foreclosure.” Trapp pointed out that a panel of three judges rules on appellate cases, and two of them have to agree on the decision.
Rambo for Judge
With a name like Rambo, you might expect him to run for county prosecutor, but he explained his reason for running for the bench is because he and his wife are raising their family with two small children in the
community, and he wants to keep the county as a good place for families. At 40, Rambo said he brings youth to the bench, along with courtroom experience, having served five years a staff attorney for Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court and for three years as a magistrate in the Court of Claims of Ohio. He pointed out his opponents are both 67 years old and said they do not have significant courtroom experience. “You have to know how to organize a docket and how to record cases,” Rambo said. “It could take a year on the job to learn how to do this.” Rambo would like to see Geauga split out a separate drug court, which is permitted under Ohio law. He said a specialized drug court could help divert people into carefully monitored treatment programs, which he said would help more people and save on incarceration costs borne by taxpayers. “The Ohio General Assembly doesn’t want to spend more money on prisons and, as a result, the costs are being shifted from the state to the county level,” Rambo said. “The cost per prisoner per year in a private prison is $17,000 to $28,000, and they do not deal with opioid addiction treatment.”
Klammer for Appellate Court
With a 20-year career in law, Klammer agreed that having courtroom experience should be important to voters deciding on judicial candidates. She has served as a magistrate and acting municipal court judge as well as a Geauga County assistant prosecuting attorney, during which time she assisted in the prosecution of a murder that occurred at a Chester Township gas station in 2000. Klammer said she recently received a 96-percent approval rating from the Lake County Bar Association, whereas her opponent received no rating. “It’s unfortunate that judicial candidates are listed at the bottom of the ballot,” Klammer said. “By the time voters get that far, they may give up or try to pick a familiar name without knowing anything about the candidate.” Quipped Rambo, “I’m pretty sure, I’ll be listed last on the ballot, so try to keep going until you’re finished.”
Arts & Entertainment Blue Sky Folk Festival Aug. 25, 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Blue Sky Folk Festival returns to East Shore Unitarian Universalist Church, 10848 Chillicothe Road in Kirtland for a day of jamming, performance and learning. See the schedule at blueskyfolkfest.com.
Admission is $15 or $12 online at blueskyfolkfest.com. Youth 12 and under are free. Bring an instrument to jam for $3 off admission. Amateur and professional musicians, students and the general public are welcome. The festival is produced by Northeast Ohio Musical Heritage Association.
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Russell Lawn Concert is Aug. 23
Chester PD Officer Takes on SRO Role
Mark Rich, a 15-year veteran, now with the Chester Township Police Department, is taking on a new role this year. He is now the school resource officer (SRO) for the West Geauga Schools. Rich has just completed a week-long training developed by the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO) to prepare him for the challenges seen in today’s schools. Rich He said, “I’ve always had in interest in becoming an SRO. I want the students to feel safe and get the best education possible.” Rich’s role will be to have a positive influence on the students, work with the staff and help to ensure the students can focus on their education.
Trauma Trained Counselor Added
With the challenges that elementary students see on a regular basis, the West Geauga Schools have added a trauma trained counselor as a full-time part of the staff. Kim Zannetti, a longtime member of the West Geauga High School counseling staff, has been transitioned to the elementary buildings after completing a trauma counseling certification. Zannetti said, “With the tragedies that seem to plague our schools, sometimes on a weekly basis, it just seemed logical and necessary to have more in-depth training in helping our students should they ever need it. What I find very helpful is that this particular training is focusing not only on catastrophic trauma, but daily interventions as well. Children face incredibly challenging situations in
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The Wolverine Gridiron Club hosted recently hosted a Family Day Picnic. From left are West Geauga High School football coach Adam Sopkovich with Gridiron Club board members Harold Mansfield, Erin Mansfield, Ron Podojil (standing in for Wendy Podojil), Caroline Concilla, Rodney Leonard, Karen Fornaro, Scott Larrick and Chris Concilla. [Not pictured: board member Ron Hackleman]
their daily lives. Changing family situations such as divorce, domestic violence and drug/ alcohol addiction can unleash havoc. Being aware and trained to offer support to our students is essential.” The West Geauga counseling staff is working to be more available to elementary aged children. Having a full-time counselor in each building means that the district will be able to expand small group programming, academic and social interventions and individual counseling to students who need it. Zannetti is hopeful that the changes in staffing will help the counseling staff to intervene earlier. She said, “I think the main goal with elementary counseling is starting to work with our children earlier to hopefully catch issues sooner before they grow into more severe challenges. By working with our families in teaching and developing life skills with our students, it makes them more adept at handling the challenges that life will throw their
way. Paying attention to issues of self-esteem and skills such as problem solving, communication and the ability to work with others will help us to lay a strong foundation for our younger kids.”
Gridiron Club Family Picnic The Wolverine Gridiron Club hosted its eighth annual family picnic on for all of the West Geauga football players and their families to celebrate the start to the season. Included in the picnic were players from the Lion’s Club, middle school and high school football teams. Chris Concilla, the president of the Gridiron Club said, “Family Day is definitely good for our organization. It lets parents meet each other and learn how much the Gridiron Club puts into the football programs.” For more information about the Gridiron Club, visit www.wolverinegridironclub.com.
Russell Township Trustees have scheduled another free and fun community event for Russell residents: a lawn concert on Thursday evening, Aug. 23, from 7-9 p.m. The Swamp Rattlers will perform a concert of classic rock and blues that is appropriate for all ages. Join the fun on the lawn next to the Russell Township Administration Building, 8501 Kinsman Road. Residents please bring your chairs, and Police Chief Tim Carroll encourages everyone to bring a flashlight for the walk back to your car. Limited parking is available at the administration building, recycling center, town hall and the gravel lot south of the police station. For more information and last minute updates, check the township website at www.russelltownship.us. This concert, sponsored by a grant from NOPEC, is a free community event for residents.
PGP Offers Scholarships Protect Geauga Parks has created the Bob McCullough Memorial Conservation Scholarship to assist Geauga County students who are graduating in 2019 and plan to study one of the natural or environmental sciences. Three conservation scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Sept. 30. For more information, visit online at protectgeaugaparks.us Submit applications by email to pgpscholarship@gmail.com or mail to Protect Geauga Parks, PO Box 1064, Chardon, OH 44024.
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Team Ready to Embrace More Positive Philosophy By Jamie Ward jamie@geaugamapleleaf.com Everybody agrees the Wolverines had an attitude issue a season ago. New head coach Adam Sopkovich is here to turn it around. “I just try to be encouraging,” said Sopkovich, known as Coach Sop, watching his team on the third practice in August. “When you look in the mirror, that’s your true opponent. Ask yourself, ‘Who are you today?’” Sopkovich brings 21 years of football coaching experience at high school and college levels. “I enjoy every minute of this,” he said. There are 16 seniors on the roster, and Sopkovich was impressed with their leadership early on.
Coach Adam Sopkovich First season: Coach Sop spent several years as an assistant coach at Oberlin College, coaching the receivers and running backs. He was head coach at Warrensville Heights for one season, in 2013.
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last season), sophomore Trae Zimmermann and Fornaro. Coaches expect big things from senior captain Justin Renner at wideout. “He’s a burner who does everything well,” Sopkovich said. “It’s going to be exciting,” Renner said of the A Change in the Offense offense. “We have different sets, and we’re throwWest Geauga will transition from a run-dom- ing in a lot of good stuff. It’s going to be a good inated offense to something more spread out year. I love this senior group that I’m with.” with west coast principles, the Luke Musser, Nick Henry, coach said. Levi Veverka, Cody Jacobson, ONLINE VIDEO: Sopkovich had not decidKlevi Rybak and Fornaro are Matt Stewart ed among three quarterback also going to line up on the outtalks about the possibilities early in camp — side and in the slot. Sopkovich team’s change in plans on using the entire stable senior Gino Fornaro, junior Riattitude. of receivers. ley Huge and sophomore Nick “Things are going a lot betHenry. All are likely to take ter already than they were last year,” Jacobson snaps at some point throughout the season, posaid. “We’ve got a lot more people working a lot tentially even within the same game. harder. It seems like a different feel this season.” Fornaro, a captain, has the most experience. “They are picking up on this offense quickly,” He still only threw three passes a season ago. But Sopkovich said. he is a slash triple threat, meaning he will both Senior Shaun Podojil returns as the leader of carry and catch the ball. an offensive line of two seniors and three juniors. “We’ve been practicing hard,” Fornaro said. Junior Zach Slapnicker should start. Jackson “Attitude has totally changed ever since Coach and Harrison Gruber line up side by side at the Sop first started. He brought a great attitude.” The Wolverines have three backs penciled in center and right guard positions. Lou Alesnik to get carries: senior Michael Lyman (180 yards rounds out the unit.
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“We are disciplined and getting a lot better,” Alesnik said. “There’s no complaining, and we’re doing everything high tempo.”
Multiple Defensive Looks The defense will start as a base 4-3, but Sopkovich said it could change from week to week or even within a game, depending on the opponent. Many of the linemen will start both ways, but Nate Slaughter, Tyler Moriarty and Sam Bartell are defensive fixtures. Markos Leonard should get some snaps at defensive end. Sopkovich and his coaching staff are new to Geauga County, so rivals like Chardon and Chagrin Falls are completely new to them. Matt Stewart is a senior captain and middle linebacker. Stewart has the most experience with 63 tackles from last year. “He’s one tough kid,” Sopkovich said. “There’s a big change in attitude from last year to this year,” Stewart said. “We’re a lot more focused, and a lot more into it. Hopefully it’s going to be a good year.” Dylan Baliker could also play linebacker. “My biggest thing is teaching these guys discipline,” Sopkovich said.
Last CVC Title: 2015 OHSAA: Div. IV, Region 13 Playoff History: 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2015 (2-8) HS Boys: 256 boys OHSAA Enrollment: 266 boys 2017 season: 3-7 (3-4 CVC) Coaches: Damien Ivory (off. coordinator), Adam Lowther, Mario Sims (def. coordinator), Brandon Perrin, Dontez Howard, Jason Peck, Arthur McDaniel, Frank Formichelli, Lenny Gasbarino, Scott Larrick, Brandon Clemmons Trainer: Kyle Bear Roster: 64 total - 16 seniors; 13 juniors; 13 sophomores; 22 freshmen Pay to play fee: $195 Follow the Team: @WestGFootball, @ WestGAthletics Cheerleaders: Alyiah Arnold, Kylie Czikray, Emma Darrah, Anna DeFrank, Emily DiBiase, Alyssa Fioritto, Amanda Force, Ty Gamiere, Julia Grabinski, Bianca Insana, Arianna Maguire, Alyssa Morgano, Nicolette Mormino, Lexi Orth, Mikeyla Parker, Alex Paros, Samantha Paros, Riley Renner, Jenna Ritt, Nicole Savage, Jolee Simone, Megan Speyer, Gianna Wagner
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Business Spotlight: MyoFit Clinic
Is My Backpack Hurting My Back? Dr. Adam M Cramer, PT, DPT It is that time of the year again and millions of school aged children and adults are back at school. Overloaded backpacks and heavy textbooks come right along with them. Children and adults carrying backpacks may seem harmless but when they’re overloaded and carried consistently throughout the day, week and year then this has the potential to increase the risk for injury involving their neck and low back. This can result in disability and inability to participate in home, school and recreational activities. Over time this could lead to long-term disabilities later in life if not corrected Cramer quickly. An overloaded backpack can result in abnormal posture. These excessive forces placed on the spine and the surrounding muscular structures which exceed their normal strength capacity could result in injury and disability. A backpack should not weigh more than 15% of a child’s total body weight. For example, a child weighing 90 pounds should not be carrying a backpack that weighs more than 13.5 pounds. A child weighing 150 pounds should not carry a pack weighing more than 22.5 pounds and no one should carry a backpack that weighs more than 25 pounds. Symptoms of an overloaded backpack do not only occur in the spine but also in the face, hands, arms, shoulders, hips, knees and feet. This can be attributed to a backpack that weighs too much and is placed on the body altering normal gait (walking pattern). When the body changes it’s posture and it tries to overcome this new change of weight which forces the body into abnormal positions for extended periods of time resulting in a high risk for injury to the entire body. Parents and children can avoid problems associated with an overloaded backpack by recognizing these warning signs that a backpack could be too heavy: • change in posture when wearing the backpack; • struggling when putting on or taking off the backpack;
• pain when wearing the backpack; • tingling or numbness in arms and legs when wearing or soon after taking off a backpack; or • red marks on the shoulders.
What to do if a backpack is too heavy?:
• Lighten the load, backpack should only be 15% of the individual’s total body weight; • Make sure it is worn and positioned properly: • Both straps should be worn with the backpack resting on the mid back not on the low back.
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• One that has padded straps and is ergonomically designed to conform to the upper and mid back of the individual. • It should be lightweight when empty with multiple pockets and compartments to evenly disperse the weight of its contents.
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• Seek the attention of a licensed doctor of physical therapy for an evaluation of your posture and positioning so it can be corrected naturally and quickly; • Instead of using a backpack use a school bag that has rollers and a handle so it can be pulled. • Leave out any items you do not absolutely need for that day, such as laptops or other electronic devices, extra books or notepads. • Bring only important items that is needed for that night’s homework. Backpacks that are not worn correctly and weigh too much are not healthy for anyone and this is especially true for children who are still growing and developing. To see if you or your child are at risk for injury or if you have sustained an injury from postural changes due to a overloaded backpack please contact the licensed Doctors of Physical Therapy at MyoFit Clinic who are experts on this topic and can get you Moving Forward and back to school fast! Dr. Adam M Cramer, PT, DPT is a licensed physical therapist and the owner of MyoFit Clinic in Middlefield, Ohio.
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Aug. 22, 6:30 p.m. This illustrated program includes the monarch butterfly’s life cycle and how tagging them helps scientists learn more about their amazing transcontinental migration to Mexico.
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Anniversaries Mayers Celebrate 65 Years Together Jan and Bill Mayer celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on Aug. 8, 2018. The Mayers met during their college years at Kent State University and were married in 1953 at the Amity Methodist Church, in Amity, Ohio. They readied in Russell Township for 58 years prior to moving to St. Joseph’s Senior Living in Louisville, Ohio, three years ago. While living in Russell, they raised three children: Bill Mayer II, Holly (Mayer) Molella
and April (Mayer) Nobel. They have four grandchildren. Happy Anniversary Jan and Bill Mayer!
Cicirellos Celebrate 70th Anniversary Longtime Chester Township residents Sal and Helen Cicirello recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. To mark the milestone, their daughters, Nancy, Barbara, Joanne and Helen, hosted a luncheon on July 28 at Punderson State Park for extended family and friends. Alexandra Morrison Smith, the Cicirellos’ American Field Service exchange student from New Zealand (1968-1969 school year) also attended. Sal and Helen were married in Wilpen, Pa., on Aug. 1, 1948, and returned to Cleveland post-honeymoon to their jobs at Case Institute of Technology and St. John’s Hos-
pital. One year later, they began construction of their Caves Road home, where they lived in the basement for a few years before they could build out their bungalow. The rest is history.
Letters to the Editor RIP Dasher
My dog died yesterday. He was so special. No, he wasn’t a therapy dog or a search and rescue dog who helped thousands, but he was special nonetheless. Dasher was a 95-pound Doberman. If you didn’t know him, you would probably be afraid of him. With his cropped ears and his bobbed tail, he looked pretty ferocious. But, if you were brave enough to come up the driveway, a 5-year-old puppy with his ball would have greeted you, ready to play an everlasting game of fetch. Everybody loved Dasher and he loved everybody. He was always looking for new friends. He would put his long muzzle right in your hand while you were standing there having a conversation. He would lean against you wanting to be pet, almost knocking you over in the process. No lap was safe when Dasher was around. If it was empty, he’d gladly fill it. He truly didn’t realize how big and powerful he was. When you played tug-of-war, you were going to lose, no matter how strong you were. Like I said, everybody loved Dasher and Dasher loved everybody. He was way to young to die. I don’t know why it happened. And, I don’t know why I am sending this to a newspaper. It probably will never get published. But he was just so special. No, he wasn’t found in some bombed-out building Afghanistan nor was he a police dog
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William “Bill” Reinhart, passed away on Aug. 2, 2018, at the age of 81. He was born Aug. 13, 1936, in North Olmsted, as beloved son of Margaret and Richard Reinhart. He was a resident of Chesterland for 42 years. Bill will join his brothers, Richard and James, in eternal peace. He will be lovingly remembered as the husband of Alicia Reinhart; devoted father to Victor, William Paul, Kristen (Robert) and Glen (Julie); and cherished grandfather to Alexander, Mathew, Logan, and James. Numerous relatives, friends, and classmates also have fond memories of him at hol-
idays and reunions. Bill graduated from Ohio University, and then he was awarded a Master’s in Civil Engineering at Carnegie Mellon. Prior to retirement, he worked at TRW, Argo Tech, and Marine Mechanical as Manager of NAVY Power Engineering. We remember him best while enjoying boating, water skiing, attending Cleveland Indians baseball games, and exploring nature at scenic rivers and valleys. Bill also built a wooden sailboat, and he enjoyed family vacations at Virginia Beach, Cape Hatteras and Mexico. He will be missed dearly for his quick wit, generosity, adventurous spirit and how we all became who we are because of him. We appreciate the outpouring of heartfelt messages from everyone. Private services were held Aug. 18, 2018.
Community Meetings Chester Township: Aug. 26, 6:30 p.m., Planning Committee, at Chesterland Innovation Center, 12628 Chillicothe Road, Unit D; Aug. 30, 6 p.m., Board of Trustees; Sept. 5, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission. All meetings are held at the Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.
Russell Township: Aug. 22, 7:30 p.m., Zoning Commission; Sept. 5, 1 p.m., Board of Trustees;. Meetings are held at the Fire-Rescue Station, 14810 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted. West Geauga BOE: Aug. 27, 7 p.m., regular meeting, BOE community room, 8615 Cedar Road.
Police Blotter The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Chester Township Police Department Aug. 3-16, 2018. In total, the police department handled 240 calls during this period.
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The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Russell Township Police Department July 30 through Aug. 13. In total, the police department handled 104 calls during this period. ANIMAL MISC. Aug. 9 10:40 p.m., Dines Road. Officer was flagged down by a passing motorist about a large snapping turtle trying to cross the road. Turtle was assisted, traffic cleared up and officer cleared. Aug. 12 6:44 p.m., Chillicothe Road. Officer found eight loose cows near Chillicothe Road. Owner was located and all cows were returned safely. SUSPICIOUS July 31 8:21 p.m., Beechwood Drive. Responded for a report of a Chester resident in a 2018 Ford Raptor pickup truck that had gone off-roading on the CEI power lines from Carmichael Drive. Vehicle had become stuck up to its axles in deep mud about quarter-mile south of Beechwood Drive. Upon arrival, Mason’s Towing responded and had to use a backhoe to retrieve the truck.
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Real Estate Following is a list of real estate transfers for the week ending Aug. 10, 2018, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only. AUBURN TOWNSHIP Ryan D. and Kathy Cahalane, 11315 Saybrook Lane, to Trevor P. and Elizabeth Masson, $567,500. (2.00 acres) Mary Anne C. Rotatori (trustee), 438 Eagles Point (Unit 127), to Richard J. and Rita D. Kaplan, $599,000. (0.00 acres) BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP Lester D. and Deborah A. Hillier, 18880 Rivers Edge Drive East, to Jonathon and Susanne Pyle, $290,000. (1.51 acres) 16750 Hilltop Park Place Ltd., Hilltop Park Place, to Ross Bushman Co. LLC, $720,000. (1.27 acres) Diane M. Janes, 17650 East Brook Trail, to Maya International Ltd., $102,000. (0.00 acres) Andris George Kalejs and Maija Zuika, 17230 Wood Acre Trail, to Myron and Alicia Lee Luikart, $54,000. (2.15 acres) Bryan L. and Stefanie A. Ashkettle, 7955 Bainbrook Drive, to Charles Y. Peng, and Cynthia Eng, $510,000. (0.51 acres) Washington Street Holdings LLC, 7824 Washington St., to Aaron D. Richard, $174,000. (3.30 acres) BURTON TOWNSHIP Aaron P. Branem, 12586 Butternut Road, to Luke E. Byler, $140,000. (1.00 acres) Daniel A. and Linda L. Workman (trustees), 13554 Hale Road, to James and Jennifer Burkholder, $275,000. (5.17 acres) CHARDON TOWNSHIP Francis G. Stehli (trustee), 11240 Stratford Ridge Lane, to Blake A. and Meggan Barber, $275,000. (2.00 acres) CHESTER TOWNSHIP Marie A. Niebes (trustee), 8807 Ranch Drive, to Sarah A. Andexler and Christopher T. Stewart, $243,500. (2.99 acres) Richard F. and Maggie Malinowski, 12213 Norton Drive, to Maggie Malinowski and Matthew and Caroline L. White, $75,000. (1.02 acres) Maggie Malinowski and Matthew and Caroline L. White, 12213 Norton Drive, to Matthew and Caroline L. White, $75,000. (1.02 acres)
Allan R. and Janice E. Smith, 8780 Mulberry Road, to Benjamin and Molly Johnson, $315,000. (3.00 acres) William Wroblewski, 12045 Parker Drive, to Leonard and Stephanie Wright, $298,000. (1.38 acres) CITY OF CHARDON Marcia Brick, 402 E. Barrington Drive (Unit 24 VSR), to Jennifer Misconin, $139,000. (0.00 acres) CLARIDON TOWNHIP William and Lisa Manus, 11610 Aquilla Road, to Timothy J. and Mindi Lamendola, $445,000. (10.04 acres) James Paul P. Taylor, Ensign Road, to Jordan and Rachel Snedeker, $39,000. (3.44 acres) HAMBDEN TOWNSHIP Timothy J. and Gunhild M. Corcoran, 12882 Woodin Road, to Jeffrey N. and Lisa M. Bross, $390,000. (3.47 acres) MIDDLEFIELD TOWNSHIP Robert D. and Ruth J. Miller, 17772 Kinsman Road, to James M. Slabaugh and Sara E. Gingerich, $127,000. (0.82 acres) MIDDLEFIELD VILLAGE Thomas P. O’Brien (successor trustee), 15133 Sawgrass Lane, to Hermine Villers, $179,900. (0.19 acres)
(4.46 acres) Joseph DeVincentis and Margaret Poznalska, , 11640 Stonegate Drive, to Margaret Poznalska, $93,400. (4.46 acres) NEWBURY TOWNSHIP Richard E. Pietron, 11106 Kimmeridge Trail (Bldg. 6 Unit B), to Deborah Lynn Bodnar, $101,000. (0.00 acres) Gary D. Arbeznik (successor trustee), Punderson Road (s/l 242, 286-289), to Marc D. and Judith C. Stermer, $29,500. (0.80 acres)
dley Road, to Jose R. Pacheco, $95,000. (22.73 acres) Michael R. and Karen Dillworth, 17579 Philips Road, to Joanna N. Whetstone, $230,000. (2.00 acres)
RUSSELL TOWNSHIP Marion Ambus, 14600 Rindlewood Lane, to Martin F. and Lee Joy Ellis, $775,000. (10.08 acres) Stephen R. and Nancy A. F. Gibson, 8516 Sugar Tree Drive, to PRP II Pals LLC, $95,800. (1.54 acres) Stuart J. and Carole A. Watson, 8585 Kinsman Road, to Anthony Rockman, $280,000. (4.30 acres) SOUTH RUSSELL VILLAGE Paul C. and Loretta L. Hinman, 609 Bell Road, to Jack A. Jr. and Ronni S. Bialosky, $250,000. (1.52 acres) Robert D. III and Courtney B. Mooney, Fernwood Road, to Sarah McDicken, $218,500. (0.44 acres)
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MONTVILLE TOWNSHIP Kile East LLC, Kile Road, to Marvin D. and Rebecca D. Hostetler, $150,000. (37.00 acres) Richard C. Diedrich, Madison Road, to Dan D. Miller, $69,100. (25.00 acres) Judith Louden, 17804 Leggett Road, to Christopher M. Ohl, $187,000. (2.00 acres) MUNSON TOWNSHIP Deborah M. Cooke, 11854 Bean Road, to Rollin G. Cooke III, $130,000. (2.10 acres) Pasqualine L. McEwen (TOD), 11937 Auburn Road, to Celia E. Fenell, $264,000. (1.50 acres) Lauren Elizabeth Deitrick and Joseph David Garisek, 9709 Sylvanhurst Drive, to Lauren Deitrick, $5,000. (1.60 acres) Michael A. Zeolla, Rockhaven Road, to Frank Petronzio, $35,000. (6.00 acres) Matthew and Staysie Chapman, and Joseph DeVincentis, 11640 Stonegate Drive, to Joseph DeVincentis and Margaret Poznalska, $186,700.
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9170 Fraser Lane $549,500
Stately colonial tucked away on a wooded cul-de-sac on five acres. Large eat-in kitchen with loads of counterspace. Two story great room. Expansive master suite. ree other spacious bedrooms and five bathrooms. Finished lower level.
11455 Rust Drive $349,900
Awesome colonial situated on the most private setting with over six luscious acres including a creek and beautiful nature views out every window! Four bedroom, four bathroom, large updated eat-in kitchen with granite and loads of counterspace and cabinets. Large expansive walk out finished basement.
Rockhaven Road $59,900
Beautiful private six acres situated in Munson Twp. Awesome location close to downtown Cleveland. Freeway access and golf courses! Priced to sell! Priced below auditor's evaluation.
Featured in Cleveland Magazine ranked as one of the top realtors in the Cleveland area 7313 Wilson Mills Road $239,000
Beautiful century home with loads of character and charm. Private picturesque five acres. 1st floor laundry, four spacious bedrooms. First floor master with dual closets. ree bedrooms on second floor with full bath. Huge unfinished attic with a ton of potential. Great home on a great piece of property.
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7130 Wilson Mills Road $149,900
Spacious home on a private 1.5 acre lot. ree bedroom, two bathroom ranch. Over 1,500 sq. . Attached Two plus car garage. Convenient Chesterland location-easy access. Private location.
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