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Feathers Fly During Annual Chicken Rivalry West Geauga Loses Trophy to Kenston By Rose Nemunaitis editor@geaugamapleleaf.com
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From left, Geauga County Sheriff Scott Hildenbrand, 2019 Chicken Flying Contest winners Jacob Shively and Diane Fabec, Geauga County Probate and Juvenile Court Judge Tim Grendell and State Rep. Diane Grendell.
West Geauga Schools Superintendent Richard Markwardt had hoped despite her years of maturity, his Golden Campine hen, Pegasus (a.k.a. Peggy), would prove to still be sprite. “This year’s entry is one that I raised,” Markwardt said of his entrant to the popular annual Chicken Flying Contest at the Great Geauga County Fair Thursday. See Chicken • Page 4
Chester Hires New Assistant Fiscal Officer
Russell Township To Hold Scrap Drop-Off Day
Staff Report Chester Township Trustees recently hired Kathryn Kolk as the township’s new assistant fiscal officer, replacing longtime Assistant Fiscal Officer Joan Heppert. Heppert, who served Chester for 14 years, recently resigned to pursue a new opportunity, said township Fiscal Officer Craig Richter in a statement. “As fiscal officer for Chester Township, I would like to thank Joan Heppert for 14 years of dedicated service to our community as the assistant fiscal officer,” he said. “Our search for a replacement was broad and extensive. As a result, the township received a large number of candidates’ resumes. The pool of candidates was narrowed down to the top five qualified applicants. Our candidate field was narrowed even further due to the salary and beneSee Assistant • Page 9
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The newly-formed Geauga Skywatchers Club hopes to inspire the next generation of working scientists by partaking in astronomy-related opportunities through education and collaboration.
All Systems a Go for Geauga Skywatchers By Rose Nemunaitis editor@geaugamapleleaf.com On a clear night in Geauga County, the extraordinary science of astronomy can awaken you to a world of discovery. “We are so fortunate in Geauga County to have wonderful op-
portunities to view our night sky,” said Geauga County Park District Chief Naturalist John Kolar. “Other communities where light pollution is a real issue don’t have the same opportunities that we have to view the night sky in its full glory. The night sky is a fragile natural resource and we hope that
this club also inspires people to do their part in preserving our wonderful night sky views for future generations.” A group of organizers have recently come together to form the Geauga Skywatchers Club to partake in astronomy-related opporSee Skywatchers • Page 9
Russell Township is providing a township-wide household scrap drop-off event for all township residents on Sept. 14 from 8 a.m. to noon. Dumpsters and assistance by township employees will be available at the Russell Township Road Garage, 15625 Chillicothe Road. Bring proof of address. Residential scrap only. Quantity limited to one pickup truckload per household. Drop-off event is limited by available dumpster capacity and time. No illegal dumping. Acceptable items include: furniture, appliances, computers, microwaves, carpet cut to 4 feet max and bundled, toys, clothing, lamps and picture frames. For more info go to www. russelltownship.us.
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Town Crier Dorothy’s Porch Giveaway
Sept. 5 and 6, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 7, 9-10 a.m. A free giveaway of clothing for the family, household items, bedding, books and toys will be held at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road in Chardon.
This-n-That Sale
Sept. 5-7 The St. Mark Lutheran Church Women’s League 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 donation at the door; Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission is free Friday and Saturday.
GEL Breakfast
Sept. 6, 7:30-9 a.m. The first Geauga Economic Leadership (GEL) breakfast of the season features Mary Ann Ponce, director of the Chagrin Documentary Film Festival, at Kent State University at Geauga, 14111 Claridon Troy Road, Burton Ponce will speak about the festival’s 10th anniversary, Oct. 2-6, and its economic impact. Free and open to the public. Registration is appreciated. For information or to register, call 440564-1060 or email info@geaugagrowth.com.
Join The Flight
Sept. 6-8 EAA Chapter 5 will bring the World War II B-17 “Aluminum Overcast” to Lost Nation Airport. Visit www.B17.org to purchase tickets in advance. Ground tours are also available and can be purchased at the event only. All active military and veterans are complimentary. Group and family rates available. Flights will operate 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and ground tours are from 2- 5 p.m. The airport will have World War II vehicles, videos and displays available to see and merchandise to purchase. On Saturday and Sunday, EAA Chapter 5 will prepare a pancake breakfast for purchase; breakfast is free for World War II veterans. For more information, visit www.5.eaachapter.org.
Moms in Prayer
Sept. 7, 8:45-11:45 a.m. God’s power is evident when women come together as a group of moms, committed to strengthening their kids, schools and communities through prayer. Moms in Prayer will hold a back to school kickoff event at Willo Hill Church, 4200 state Route 306, Willoughby. Childcare is available with a reservation. Contact Joanne Harris 440 338 5921 or momsinprayer.org.
Free Fresh Produce
Sept. 7, 9-11 a.m. Newbury United Community Church will be hosting a fresh produce giveaway at the church located at 14961 Auburn Road. Cleveland FoodBank provides the service to low income Geauga County residents the first Saturday of each month. Please bring ID and bags.
Chardon Rubber Reunion Picnic
Sept. 7, 1-4 p.m. The 10th annual Chardon Rubber employee picnic will be held at Walter C. Best Wildlife Preserve, 11620 Ravenna in Chardon. Bring a dish to pass and beverage. Donations for the Chinese auction are appreciated.
Growth Through Grief Seminar
Sept. 9, 7-9 p.m. The community is welcome to attend the Growth Through Grief: Finding Hope and Healing After Suicide and Other Trauma seminar at DeJohn Funeral Homes & Celebrations Center, 12811 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township. The seminar will have a panel of experts as well as personal stories from those with lived experience. The seminar will feature Dr. Philip Junglas, American Board of Certified with Internal Medicine, Board Member of NAMI Geauga; Jenn Bartone, executive director of NAMI Geauga; Alicia Blackley, assistant clinical director of outpatient services at New Directions; and Jim Holbrook, VA suicide prevention coordinator at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The seminar is free; RSVP is requested either online at DeJohnCares.com or by calling 440-516-5555. See Town Crier • Page 3
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Genealogical Society Meets
Sept. 10, 7 p.m. Deborah Abbott presents “Organizing Your Genealogy” at the next meeting of the Geauga County Genealogical Society meeting at the Chardon Library 110 E. Park St. The program is free and open to all. For more information, visit www.gcgsoh. org or email gensocyinfo@gmail.com.
Geauga Plastic Coalition
Sept. 11, 7-8:30 p.m. Geauga Plastic Coalition will meet at Geauga West Library. Join to support local efforts to address the plastic bag pollution problem impacting the land and waterways. For more information, contact Kevin Peterca at hickpryman@gmail.com or 216-3123440.
WG Kiwanis Community Recycling
Sept. 14, 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, anything metal and any personal documents. Bicycles will be repurposed. Provided by the Kiwanis Club of West Geauga, the community event is free to all, with no residency requirement. Anyone interested in volunteering to help, or for information about the event or joining Kiwanis, contact Ken Mantey 440729-2869 or visit wgkiwanis.org.
Sports Fest
Sept. 14, 1-6 p.m. The public is invited to a 50 item sports raffle supporting Geauga Veterans featuring guns, sports equipment and cash at Great Lakes Outdoor Supply, 14855 N. State Ave. For a list of available items and to purchase tickets, visit GeaugaVets.com or call Middlefield Chamber at 440-632-5705.
Village Peddler Festival
Sept. 14-15 The 38th annual Village Peddler Festival will be held on Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Lake Metroparks Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Road in Kirtland. Event includes food vendors, gourmet market and wagon rides, corn maze and children’s playground and farm animals. The shopping experience will be enhanced by live folk and bluegrass music by The Silver String Band daily from noon to 4 p.m. Admission is $9 for adults, $7 for seniors over 60 and $5 for children ages 2-11. Children under 2 are free. Parking is free. For more information, visit www.VillagePeddlerFestival.com or call 440-2562122, ext. 3030.
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Woofstock 2019
Sept. 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rescue Village’s annual Woofstock festival and fundraiser will be held at Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field. Event features adoptable dogs, live music, dog games and contests, agility course, blessing of the animals, vendors, food trucks and more. Admission ranges from $5 to $25. Youth 10 and under are free. For more information or to register, visit bit.ly/woofstock2019.
CV Herb Society Meets
Sept. 20, 12:30 p.m. Danny Pollack, a Burton producer, will present “Making Maple Syrup in Geauga County” at the next meeting of the Chagrin Valley Herb Society at the Bainbridge Library. The program will begin after refreshments and a brief business meeting. To attend a meeting, RSVP to Chagrinvalleyherbsociety@gmail.com. To learn more about the group, visit Chagrinvallyherbsociety.org.
St. Anselm Pancake Breakfast
Sept. 22, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. St. Anselm will host its ninth annual pancake breakfast in Kelly Hall. Everyone is invited to feast on pancakes, waffles, sausages, 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 $5 or $30 for families.
Fairmount Open House
Sept. 22, 12:30-2pm Fairmount Center for the Arts is hosting an alumni and friends open house. The community is welcome to enjoy the current art exhibition - Nature in Art, Art in Nature with Stefanie Verish - as well as view historical pictures and other documents from the last 49 years of arts programs at the center. Refreshments will be provided. The free event is open to the public; no RSVP is needed.
Creations Boutique Sale
Oct. 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Children’s Guild of Cleveland is hosting its 75th annual Creations Boutique featuring handmade seasonal gifts and décor, gourmet and hostess gifts, jewelry, women’s and children’s clothing, accessories and artwork at Dino’s at Cleveland Metroparks Acacia Reservation, 26899 Cedar Road, Lyndhurst. There will be boutique raffle items and more, showcasing Guild artisans. Admission is $5 at the door. All proceeds benefit selected Cleveland children’s nonprofit organizations. For more information, call 440-543-3254.
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“She’s a little Golden Campine hen that is as old as dirt,” he said. “I’m hoping she still has the spunk to pull off a win.” Peggy — affectionately called “McNugget” — however, only managed to “peg” her landing at just 8 feet, losing the school district’s trophy to annual rival Kenston Schools, whose bird, Blue Shadow, flew a whopping 23 feet. “We are happy to win the Chicken Flying Contest and return the trophy to Kenston,” said Kenston Schools Superintendent Nancy Santilli. “I love that Blue Shadow was raised by the Maloneys, a Kenston family. I appreciate the dedication of students who continue our agricultural traditions and participate in 4-H. Bombers fly together.” The Maloney family is from Auburn Township and is active in 4-H. Santilli said the district always tries to use a chicken raised by their students. “According to the inscriptions (prior to this year) on the trophy, Kenston has won it four times and West Geauga has won it six times. We’ll let Kenston borrow the trophy for a year,” Markwardt quipped. The competition between Kenston and West Geauga began in 2009 in conjunction with the first Geauga Learn program, which this year included more than 190 Kenston and 140 West Geauga students. Geauga Learn began when then-Sen. Tim Grendell invited several Geauga County schools to come out to the agricultural fair. One of the stops was the Chicken Flying Contest between the superintendents, which continues its popularity. Thursday wasn’t a total loss for the Chester Township community, however, as resident Diane Fabec took home a win with her 6-month-old rooster, Brownie Jr. Bright sunshine and flocks of spectators gathered at the small grandstand for the flyoff. “The Chicken Flying Contest is the first big event to kick off the Great Geauga County Fair,” said Bob Rogish, a veteran at installing the chickens into the mailbox. “It’s a highly competitive event that brings in contestants of all ages.”
Fox 8’s Melissa Mack made her inaugural debut as emcee at the crowd-gathering event, which also attracted more contestants of all ages this year. “I am so grateful to be out here,” Mack said. Some of names of the feathered contestants included Splash, Toast, Popcorn and Cookie. But contestants had to watch out for the names Brownie Jr. and Fred. “Be extra careful and kind,” Mack said to the young hen and rooster retrievers on the dusty field. There were a lot of first-time entrants, which proved to be lucky for the two big winners. Fabec entered for the first time Brownie Jr., raised by her husband, Edward, from an egg. She admitted she was excited, but had no expectations about winning. Her strategy worked as Brownie Jr. flew 50 feet and 11 inches to clinch the win for the annual contest’s champion rooster. “Or the secret could be having a Marine raise you,” said Fabec, of her veteran husband, who has 20 eggs ready to hatch any day that could prove to be another future winner or two next year. Fabec said they plan to encourage them by placing the trophy inside their chicken coop. Jacob Shively, 14, of East Claridon, entered his hen, Fred, who took top honors for his flight of 47 feet and 11 inches. In a fly-off between Brownie Jr. and Fred, Fred became grand champion. It was also Shively’s first year in the competition. First place in both categories won trophies and $25. As grand champion, Shively won an additional trophy and $50. “It’s great to see the youngest exhibitors climb up the stairs to bring their chicken to the takeoff area,” Rogish said. “They are so proud to have their bird entered in the contest.”
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Chester Government Update The Chester Township Board of Trustees meeting on Aug. 15 began with a moment of silence for road crew worker Pete Petersen, who passed unexpectedly. In police department business, the board approved the hiring of Chester resident Andrew A. Centrackio as a full-time officer. The board also approved promotion of officer Matthew Less from part-time to full-time officer. In road department business, the following motions passed: the snow plowing agreement between Chester Township and the Geauga County Engineer for the 2019-20 winter season in the amount of $59,077.68; an agreement with the West Geauga school system to provide them with anti-skid material of up to 250 tons at $64.39/ton for the 2019-20 winter season; and approval of OPWC project agreement No. CG39W for Sperry Road between Sherman and Wilson Mills roads and Sherman Road between Sperry and Heath roads. In fire department business, a motion was passed to hire part-time firefighter/EMT-P Kevin Straka. An annual contract was signed with McDonald Equipment Co. for semi-annual servicing of the township generator systems; there are five generators.
In Chester Township Park business, the board passed after the fact use of the baseball diamond on Aug. 14, 15 and 22 for the Metzenbaum Special Olympics softball games, with the fees being waived. Under new business, a motion passed for a special meeting of the board of trustees to meet with the Geauga County Budget Commission at 10:50 a.m. Aug. 19. At the Aug. 19 special meeting, the county budget commission unanimously approved Chester Township’s 2020 budget. The annual budget hearing took place at the Geauga County Courthouse Annex, 231 Main St. in Chardon. The Chester Township Road Department is accepting applications for a full-time road worker. Please visit the Chester Township website at www.chestertwp.org for information on the position. There are also two Chester Board of Zoning Appeals positions open for alternate members. Please send a letter of interest and/ or resume to the Chester Town Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, OH 44026, or email to mlflorentine@chestertwp.org. They are great opportunities for Chester residents. By Frank Kolk,Chester Township Trustee
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Westwood Elementary School third-grade teacher Traci Coughlin visits the selfie station with her incoming kindergarten daughter at the Kindergarten Kickoff.
West G Hosts AP Collaborative
The West Geauga High School hosted an Advanced Placement Collaborative for eight area school districts. The teachers and administrators examined recent changes in the College Board AP content and assessments. The event afforded AP Teachers a unique opportunity to collaborate with their peers from other districts. Schools represented included Aurora, Beachwood, Chagrin Falls, Hudson, Kenston, Orange, Solon and West Geauga.
Kindergarten Kickoff
On Aug.13, the West Geauga Local Schools hosted the first annual Kindergarten Kickoff for all the new kindergarteners in the district. Students rotated through stations such as face painting, registration and a selfie station. The event was well attended, and students and parents had the opportunity to meet the entire district administrative team, school nurse and school resource officer.
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Police Blotter The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Chester Township Police Department Aug. 16-29, 2019. In total, the police department handled 198 calls during this period. FIRE Aug. 16 8:43 p.m., Barfield Drive. Caller can see a large fire through the woods. Unknown what is on fire. Caller reports her husband went over to the neighbors; it is a bonfire. Fire assisted. Residence checked OK. HARASSMENT Aug. 22 9:14 a.m., Opalocka Drive. Employee from NAMI to make a report for harassment. Information collected for report. No threats made to complainant. See report for more information. 1:08 p.m., Mayfield Road. Hate mail dropped off in the driveway. Told to call back if they got more. Officer advised and collected letters left near mailbox. No threats to church or staff. Appears to be the same person. INFO REPORT Aug. 21 7:07 p.m., Chillicothe Road. Caller thinks she saw a drug deal go down in the parking lot. Two males; one who purchased it is in a silver Subaru and other car (the seller) was a grey Honda. Both males are white, one had very long hair in a partial bun. She reports they left. JUVENILE PROBLEM Aug. 22 2:58 p.m., Chillicothe Road. Caller reports his ex-girlfriend came to the library and yelled at his friends. Then she punched and kicked the caller. She is not there anymore. Friends and caller are still at library. Officer out to speak with the other party. Report taken; referred to court. SUSPICIOUS Aug. 16 8:20 p.m., Kirkwood Drive. Caller would like to know why her neighbor is parking on the street. Aug. 25 4:29 p.m., Fairmount Road. 50-year-old male in a dark silver sedan. He got out of his vehicle. He was standing at his trunk and clucked like a chicken. He left toward Chester. Officer checked Caves Road from U.S. 322 to township line, UTL.
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The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Russell Township Police Department Aug. 14-27, 2019. In total, the police department handled 133 calls during this period. ANIMAL – MISCELLANEOUS Aug. 21 9:44 p.m., Hillbrook Drive. Officers were dispatched to the Hillbrook Club for a report of a bat in the building. Upon arrival, officers were able to locate and remove the bat. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Aug. 24 11:28 p.m., Dale Road. Complainant came to the Russell PD to report a domestic violence that occurred at her residence. She wanted to press charges. A statement was obtained and her father was arrested for DV and transported to county jail. FOUND PROPERTY Aug. 15 10:20 a.m., Water Fall Trail. Officer spoke to a homeowner while on patrol who advised he found a radio control aircraft plane on his property. Asked if it had been reported missing. Officer was advised a report would be on file in the event aircraft plane is reported missing. FRAUD Aug. 21 7 p.m., Chillicothe Road. A resident on Caves came to station to make a report for fraud that involved buying gift cards and giving the numbers off the card to the person over the phone. GENERAL ASSISTANCE Aug. 18 8:55 a.m., Chillicothe Road. Officer found the U.S. flag had broken off from the flag pole at the post office. Flag was collected and placed onto the post office counter with a note explaining what happened. NEIGHBOR TROUBLE Aug. 14 11:55 a.m., Kinsman Road. Complainant called the station regarding construction noise on the neighbor’s property at Kinsman Road address. Upon arrival, officers met with complainant who said the construction crew runs loud equipment and trucks are in/out of the property daily. Advice given. TRAFFIC DETAILS Aug. 16 11:09 a.m., Chagrin Mills Hemlock Point. Officer located a vehicle parked on side of road with hazard lights on. Upon checking, officer located driver in yard flying a drone. She was taking aerial photos of a residence for a client. Checked OK and officer cleared.
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Community Meetings Chester Township: Sept. 4, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; Sept. 9, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; Sept. 10, 6:30 p.m., Planning Committee, Chesterland Innovation Center, 12628 Chillicothe Road, Unit D; Sept. 12, 6 p.m., Board of Trustees; Sept. 18, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission. All meetings are held at the Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.
Russell Township: Sept. 4, 1 p.m., Board of Trustees; Sept. 9, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; Sept. 18, 5:30 p.m., Board of Trustees. Meetings are held at the Fire-Rescue Station, 14810 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted. West Geauga BOE: Sept. 9, 7 p.m., regular meeting, BOE Community Room, 8615 Cedar Road.
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tunities through education and collaboration. The partnership includes the Geauga Park District, The Foundation for Geauga Parks, The Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society, The Geauga County Public Library and Burton Public Library. “Our goal is to promote scientific thinking to the young and young-at-heart through the study and practice of astronomy,” said George Trimble, Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society president and one of the club’s organizers. “All of our member organizations are located within Geauga County and share a common interest in improving our community and raising the offering of enriching experiences for the children and families nearby.” The Geauga Skywatchers Club’s inaugural meeting will be held Sept. 9 from 6:307:30 p.m. at the Chardon branch of the Geauga County Public Library. Trimble said the group — all equal organizers in the partnership — started by recognizing a common interest and unifying goal in starting an astronomy-themed club for children and families within Geauga County. The new club will explore astronomy with the guidance of local experts and sophisticated equipment, as well as teach the wonders of the solar system and the universe while honing skills in mathematics, engineering, optics, observing, reason and critical thinking. “In addition to promoting our club through the literature and online presence of our member organizations, we hope to reach out to science teachers and their students in local schools to encourage participation, and to collaborate in making science fun and accessible,” Trimble said. “To that end, we hope to meet with school administrators to find ways to integrate our efforts with their curriculum and become a vital asset to the teaching of science in Geauga County.” Heidi O’Neill is a trustee for the Foundation for Geauga Parks. “We couldn’t be more pleased,” O’Neill said. “Kris Carroll, assistant director of the Geauga (County) Public Library and Katie Ringenbach, director of Burton Public Library, have been extremely enthusiastic and helpful in sharing their facilities and resources.”
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fits associated with this position not meeting several candidates’ requirements and, therefore, the candidates withdrew.” Richter said one of the most experienced finalists was Kolk, wife of newly-appointed township Trustee Frank Kolk. “Due to their relationship, advice was sought from legal counsel, the Geauga County Prosecutor’s Office, to determine if there were any conflicts in regards to offering Kathryn the position,” Richter said. “The feedback that the township received was that there was not. As the top candidate, with great experience, qualifications and within the pay range, we proceeded with making Kathryn an offer at an amount slightly above what the position had previously paid. Kath-
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Geauga Skywatchers’ Meeting Schedule • Sept. 9: 6:30 p.m., Chardon Public Library – Folded Solar System Activity: The Scale of Things. • Oct. 7: 6:30 p.m., Bainbridge Public Library – Sundials, Latitude and Time. • Nov. 4: 6:30 p.m., Geauga West Library – Telescopes: From Galileo and Cassegrain. • Dec. 9: 6:30 p.m., Observatory Park – Constellations: Hop-Skip and Jump. The club plans to purchase five telescopes for the five public libraries in Geauga County by the end of the year. They will be available for Geauga County citizens, who have a library card and are in good standing, to borrow. To check out telescopes, people will simply need to watch a video that explains how to use the scope and take a short quiz to test their knowledge. Libraries will also host club meetings. Chris Mentrek, Geauga Park District naturalist and leader of popular educational programs at Observatory Park in Montville Township, said between lending telescopes and the year-round educational presentations, there’ll be many more ways for the curious public to interact with the night sky. “It’s a brilliant collaboration between the libraries, the amateur astronomy community and the parks,” Mentrek said. “Two groups of astronomy enthusiasts are already very well-served: elementary school students and adults who are avid amateur astronomers. This new club is a great way to reach emerging astronomers who are in between those two groups. It will connect them with the terrific learning resources in our area and should be a lot of fun.” So far, the new astronomy club has received generous donations from The Lubrizol Foundation, The O’Neill Brothers Foundation and independent donations from the foundations’ spring and fall campaigns. “We look forward and encourage additional donations to this scientific endeavor from like-minded individuals,” O’Neill said. ryn accepted.” She joins Chester’s staff from the City of Eastlake, where she was employed as the assistant finance director. With a forensic accounting degree from Franklin University, along with numerous other certifications, she brings with her a unique background in government accounting, and commitment to the community that trustees and Richter believe will benefit the township for years to come, he added.
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