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Russell Township History is One for the Books By Gwen Cooper
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A page from the book shows a nearly 100-year-old news clipping about the township’s centennial.
Knowing the history of your community helps to strengthen the bond most people have with it. At least, that’s what Russell Historical Society member Christine Livers believes. In her Jan. 14 presentation to the Geauga County Genealogical Society, she gave an overview to about 30 attendees, drawing upon the book “A Pictorial History of Russell Township,” which she co-wrote with other historical society members and with interested community members. “It’s important to know what’s happened and where you’ve come from as individuals and as a community,” she said. “A community is like a family. A community that knows its own history is stronger and more cohesive. People take more pride in it and will continue to take
care of it in the years to come.” For Livers, Russell is an adopted community. She moved there in the 1970s from Michigan when she was in her 30s, however, she became politically active after attending a public meeting the county held for a sewer plant proposed for the land where the West Geauga Commons Park is now located. She went on to serve as a Russell Township trustee from 1982 to 2006. “Every family is unique and every community is unique,” she said. Livers’ presentation highlighted turning points in the nation’s history as they affected Russell. Although the township was not established until 1927 — the last one to be designated in Geauga County — the commu-
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Chester Trustees Disagree on Recycling Importance By Diane Ryder Chester Township Trustees have been debating for months about where to locate the township’s recycling center. Jan. 23, Trustee Mike Petruziello said he’d had enough. “We’ve spent a lot of time tonight talking about recycling and I think there are other issues we should be taking on before we decide on recycling bins,” Petruziello told Trustee Ken Radtke. Trustee Ward Kinney did not attend the meeting.
The ongoing issue has plagued township officials for years, with some residents wanting the large rows of bins to be moved to the old Chester School site because the current location is close to the park, the police department, and the fire station and could interfere with emergency traffic. Other residents who live near the school site have protested when the bins were there several years ago. The remote location allowed people to dump garbage, appliances, furniture and tires, causing trash to blow into their yards.
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Still others have said the park site, in plain view, discourages dumpers, but officials have said road crews still have to police the area for trash every morning. The only consensus that residents and officials appear to
agree on is that people disregard the rules and turn the bins into a dumping ground. Radtke took the lead on the recycling issue during the previous board’s tenure and proposed forming an advisory committee to study the township’s options, which he said should include doing away with the bins and re-instating curbside recycling on an individual basis. On Jan. 23, Radtke again brought up the formation of an advisory committee. “We should be making a list of how it will be represented,” he
said, asking if they should put it out for anybody who’s interested. “You know my thoughts,” Petruziello replied. “I don’t have a problem with it as long as we get (the bins) out of Parkside.” Radtke said he thought the committee should be limited in number and made up of members of civic groups, interested residents and someone from the neighborhood near the Chester School site. “We don’t want it too big,” Radtke said.
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Casino Fundraiser is a Royale Opportunity to Give Back By Josh Echt Forget the coldest weather since 1994. Forget the frozen pipes, the space heaters and wool socks. WomenSafe Executive Director Shayna Jackson knows it is cold outside, but she knows she will be warmed by an upcoming fundraiser. After all, the 14th annual Casino Royale 2014 event has done much good for the organization, which serves those affected by domestic abuse in the region. “For over 30 years, we have provided emergency shelter and resources to survivors of domestic violence throughout Northeast Ohio,” Jackson said of the
Chardon-based shelter. WomenSafe will hold the fundraiser at 6 p.m. Feb. 8 at Patrician Party Center, 33150 Lakeland Blvd., Eastlake. A sitdown dinner starts at 6:45 p.m. The evening will contain fun activities such as casino gaming, one-of-a-kind silent auction items, a grand prize raffle, wine pulls, music, great food, an open bar and a $1,000 raffle. All proceeds benefit the organization, she said. For nearly the last decade, the agency has hosted the event. Jackson said the event is the largest fundraiser of the year. The proceeds directly support the emergency shelter services in Geauga County. At this
time, the agency has 23 people calling the shelter home, she said. Last year, the event raised nearly $52,000, Jackson added. What precipitated the idea for the fundraiser? The president of the Friends of WomenSafe support organization, Nancy Temple, developed this fundraiser when she was a WomenSafe board member. “She was chairing the board’s development committee and wanted to come up with a creative idea that had not been done in Geauga County,” the executive director said.
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It will be fun and games at the 14th annual Casino Royale Fundraiser, said WomenSafe Executive Director Shayna Jackson.
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On Jan. 23, the Chester Township Board of Trustees had its second regular meeting of 2014. At the first meeting, temporary appropriations for expenditures were established for various accounts. At this meeting, we approved a significant number of purchase orders for various items ranging from sewage, road aggregate, telephone and cable services, cleaning services, electricity, vehicle maintenance and bond/interest payments for road projects. Additionally, the administrative assistant for each department head and the assistant chief for the fire department each received a 2 percent pay raise, effective Jan. 1. The police and fire departments combined their maintenance agreements for emergency generators into a single contract, saving tax dollars. We approved the 20 13 Township Highway Mileage Certification (approx. 75 miles), which is required by the Ohio Revised Code and is a factor in determining the amount of funding received by the county from the state. The contract with the Geauga Trumbull Solid Waste District single stream recycling contact was approved. This is a 3-year contract for the bins and
the contract can be cancelled with 30 days advance notice. Acceptable materials are identified on the front of each bin. Paper, cardboard, magazines, certain plastics, glass and aluminum are acceptable items. A letter will be sent to volunteer organizations in our community asking if they would be willing to participate in a committee to study the recycling issue in Chester Township. If you have an interest in participating or you want to be included on the Recycle Committee meeting notifications, please contact town hall at 440-7299110 or send an email to kradtke@chestertwp.org. Mr. Richter, our fiscal officer, gave a brief presentation on the bank reconciliation. It is his goal to present some additional financial detail/information at each meeting to help the public better understand our finances as well as some of the responsibilities, challenges and activities of his office. On Jan. 29, a work session board meeting was held with the Road Department Superintendent Rob Pealer and his administrative assistant, Madeline Avis. Similar to the work session with the police department, this meeting included a line-by-line review of proposed 2014 expenditures.
There are many dynamics that impact the road department, including establishment of plans for crack sealing, asphalt resurfacing and equipment maintenance, repair or replacement. Because of limited funds, there are currently no plans for asphalt resurfacing in 2014. One critical piece of equipment, our Gradall, is used about 1,000 hours each year for a variety of tasks and is approaching its normal end of life service (10,000 hours). A replacement unit is about $350,000. We are evaluating options, including planning for additional significant annual maintenance and repair costs vs. purchase at about $51,000 per year for seven years. Other equipment, such as a rubber-track excavator that could supplement the Gradall work and extend the life of the equipment is under consideration. This budget will be updated, and a public presentation will be given at a regular trustee meeting in February or March before it is finalized. Please remember if you have a weather emergency or urgent safety issue to contact the police department dispatch (440-7291234), not the road department, for prompt response. Submitted by the Chester Township Board of Trustees and Fiscal Officer
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History from page 1 nity celebrated its centennial in 1918, according to the book. It was 1818 when founding family Gideon and Jemima Russell settled there. Livers said it was the freak summer of 1816 with winter weather and 2-foot-deep snows in June that convinced the settlers in the Northeastern states to pack up and move west toward the setting sun. The weather was the result of a large volcanic eruption in Java in which the particulate blocked the sun from the earth, Livers explained. “‘It was 1816 and we froze to death,’ was their motto,” she said. “They were starving with just potatoes and some root vegetables left and no hope of growing a new crop that summer.” Other colorful stories included rattlesnake roundups and the Squirrel Hunter’s Brigade in the 1860s, which was a group of local men who took their hunting rifles to Cincinnati in case the Confederate Army decided to invade the state from the Ohio River. “I’m sure they shot at more squirrels than Confederate troops,” she said. Although the Civil War did not directly impact the area, Livers said the controversial topic of slavery did. “The reason we had Briar
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Hill Church up on the hill and Riverview Church down below was due to a difference of opinion on slavery,” she said. “I’m not sure which group stood for which side, but it was enough to split the congregation in two.” The single most influential change to Russell was transportation in the 1900s, first with the Interurban Railroad and then with the automobile, she said. “Russell was a farming community,” Livers said. “With transportation, farmers could ship their fresh milk west to Cleveland, and people could live in Russell and commute to work in the city. With the advent of transportation, the population grew as a suburban bedroom community.” A 1925, controversy over school consolidation reshaped the community, with the southern portion splitting off to form South Russell, according to the book. It reported there were nine one-room schools throughout the township. “The parents living closer to Chagrin Falls wanted their children to attend school there,” Livers said. “Some accounts said at night, you could see a trail of hand-carried lanterns, as people met out on the roads to plan their future schools.” Another hallmark that shaped the community was the 1970s debate over sewers. Livers said a group of businessmen living in Russell opposed sewers and high impact development.
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Christine Livers wrote the book on Russell Township’s history with help from Russell Historical Society members and residents. She recently gave a presentation to the Geauga Genealogical Society on the township’s history.
They hired an aerial photographer to do a survey by air of the environmental capability of the land to accommodate septic systems. It tied in with the ecology movement of the day and won out over city water and sewers. “As a result, Russell has kept its semi-rural character to this day,” she said. “Otherwise, we might look very different today.” A limited number of copies of the 288-page hardcover book are available at a cost of about $50. Contact Livers at 440-338-1561.
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Recycle from page 1 Petruziello said he sees trash bins at some churches and thought maybe they would like to take over the recycling program as a way to raise money. Later, during the public comment portion of the meeting, Lakewood Drive resident Tibor Prokay brought the subject up again. “I come to the recycling center every two weeks and we have many people, a lot of older ladies, who can’t reach (the lids on the bins),” he told trustees. “That’s a major problem.” Prokay said he has seen many people dump garbage outside the bins, especially
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The casino event is unique because it has activities for everyone, said WomenSafe officials.
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“It’s a lot of work, but when you see someone move into his or her new home with the support of WomenSafe, you know it is all worth it,” Gutka said. To register, call the development office at 440-286-7154, ext. 223, or email nmatala@womensafe.org. Advanced registration is required and all major credit cards are accepted. Visit womensafe.org for more information.
around holidays. He told trustees when he challenged one driver recently, the driver made a rude gesture to him. He recommended installing cameras to catch dumpers. Radtke explained the program was “in transition” and asked Prokay if he would be interested in serving on the committee. “You’ve got a passion for it,” Radtke told him. Prokay did not respond, but said when his neighborhood had curbside recycling 20 years ago, residents paid an extra $5 to participate, but would see the haulers throw the recyclables in with the garbage. “We canceled it,” Prokay said.
Petruziello again turned to Radtke and said he was tired of using so much time to discuss recycling. “You’ve got a new board and new trustees,” Petruziello said. “And you’re talking for 20 minutes about recycling bins.” Prokay also asked whether the township could use one residential trash hauler to avoid several trucks picking up on his street on different days. “The township has the legal authority to put out for bid and hire one hauler, but met with opposition,” Radtke said. “What you should do is meet with your neighbors, get prices and all use the same one.” Radtke then adjourned the meeting.
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After hearing a discussion at the Jan. 9 Chester Twp. Trustee meeting that the board will be considering a new monument free standing sign that could be digital, lighted lettering, with possibly moving lettering for the front of the Town Hall, I would like to express my objections. The main objection is that this type of signage violates our own Zoning Resolution and is not a permitted use. For those who don’t know, townships are not required by law to abide to their own zoning resolutions. However, it should try to set an example with township owned property and whenever possible be in compliance. If a commercial property owner wanted this type of sign, they would be denied by the Zoning inspector. If they wanted to pursue the application, they would be required to pay the cost to apply for a zoning variance through the Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) process, with no assurance that it would be approved. To require commercial property owners to abide by the resolution that clearly prohibits moving lighted freestanding signs and then go ahead and erect that signage for the Town Hall property flies in the face of arrogance. I believe that if the Board moves forward to install this type of sign at the front of the Town Hall, it would set precedence for other applications that could be hard to deny and defend. Imagine what Mayfield and Chillicothe roads would look like with flashing or lighted signs in front of all the businesses. Statistics have shown that brightly lit signs with moving or flashing letters distract vehicle traffic and contribute to accidents. If cost is a reason, then I suggest that either the sign not have moveable letters, or the part time road worker be
assigned the task, or just incur the cost for new support posts and use the current sign we already have. In conclusion since this is neither an emergency situation, nor a necessity, or a hardship, I ask that the township erect a monument sign that abides and meets our zoning resolution. Pat Mula Chester Township
Stop Open Enrollment This letter is in response to the letter to the editor that was in the Chesterland News on Dec. 18. This is exactly why West G must stop open enrollment. Mrs. Gianguzzo states what an inconvenience it would be for local taxpayers to lose “free dollars” open enrollment provides. Mrs. Gianguzzo and others like her want their kids coming here to benefit from our schools, which are funded by our tax dollars. Mrs. Gianguzzo will not feel the pain of higher property taxes when the district asks for more money to operate our schools. The residents of West G schools will be asked to pay more in property taxes. We just passed a capital improvement levy to fix our school buildings. How much did open enrollment families pay out of their pockets or these improvements? Open enrollment families will continue to bring their kids to our schools with a large monetary contribution from our tax dollars. Open enrollment does nothing to sell our community, it will affect our property values as there is no incentive to move their families here. Our schools are opened to anyone that can get here. Mr. Kotowski wants to threaten the residents with his school closing statement. I have heard his threats. There are many other things the district can do before it closes buildings. How many West Geauga residents knew the school board gave Mr. Palmer a bonus of over $8,000 last year, in addition to his $130,000 salary?
Night at the Races is held at Berkshire Hills Party Center, 9670 Mayfield Road, Chester Township. Doors open at 6 p.m. with post-time at 7 p.m. Free valet parking provided. Tickets are $50 per person and include numerous appetizing food stations, available all night long, two beverage tickets (top-shelf liquor, beer, wine and non-alcoholic selections) and an entry into a $500 cash drawing. Proceeds benefit Care for Others, a Geauga County-based, nonprofit organization that strives to prevent hard-working individuals and families from potentially entering the cycle of poverty by providing them with financial assistance during a particularly difficult time, with a focus on returning to self-sufficiency. This event has sold out every year. Call Wendy Insana or Luci Remchick at the Chesterland Chamber of Commerce, 440729-7297, for tickets or sponsorship information. Mrs. Gianguzzo seems to believe that only a small number of local residents are concerned about open enrollment; that is far from the truth. Mrs. Gianguzzo should review the school board election results. This election was about open enrollment and the majority of the tax paying residents of West Geauga disapprove of it. The two incumbents were voted out of office because they supported open enrollment. Dr. Phelps and Dan Thoresen won the election based on the fact that they are going to review the current policies and possibly make changes. All I have heard is remember the open enrollment children. It is the school board who got greedy by increasing open enrollment to current numbers who put these students in the position they are in right now. We have a greater responsibility to our own children. How many of you know that Mr. Palmer raised the class sizes at the high school by ten students per grade? That is forty extra kids in that building. This means the already over-tasked counselors now have more students to oversee. This is taking time and energy away from resident students. West Geauga Superintendent finally hosted an informational meeting in late October after being asked to hold one on more than three occasions. Mr. Palmer asked the District’s treasurer what the West Geauga schools would charge if the district was tuition-based. She stated in the neighborhood of $9,800. Open enrollment only brings in $5,700 per student. There is a discrepancy between the two numbers. Where is the rest of the money coming from? Us, the property tax payers, of West Geauga Local Schools. Yes, residents that live here and pay their property taxes the fund the West Geauga Local Schools. What everyone must understand is that West G Schools were great before open enrollment and will be even better without open enrollment. Anthony Kosley Chester Township
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WGRC Spring Soccer and Summer Day Camp The West Geauga Recreation Council has started its registration for spring soccer and its summer day camp. Spring soccer is for children ages preschool to eighth grade. The Kick-n-Play program is for boys and girls new to soccer in preschool through kindergarten. Children will be introduced to soccer and the concept of team sports with other children their own age. Participants are broken up into small groups where they will play games and participate in drills that are designed to teach the fundamentals of soccer. Each child will receive a Tshirt for participating. This is a fun introduction to soccer with one skills session and game per week. The program is led by licensed and volunteer coaches and runs from April to May. Cost is $55 if registered by Feb. 14 and $60 after Feb. 15. The primary goals of the U8, U10, U12 and U15 (grades first through eighth) spring soccer programs is for children to have fun and learn the rules and key skills of soccer. The season consists of practice sessions and games. Practice sessions will teach the fundamental skills of dribbling, passing, ball control, positioning, defense and shooting. Competition for U8 and above will be against other Lake and Geauga county teams. Cost for U8 is $55 if registered by Feb. 14, $60 between Feb. 14 and April 1 and $75 after April 2. Cost for U10, U12 and U15 is $65 if registered by Feb. 14, $70 between Feb. 15 and April 1 and $85 after April 2. Cost includes a team jersey. For more information, a registration form or to register online, visit www.wgrc.org/soccer.html. An adult pick-up league is also available this year. This is a co-ed program that runs from May 5 through Nov. 19 at 6 p.m. Sunday evenings at
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West Geauga Commons, 14070 Chillicothe Road, Russell Township. Cost for this program is $25. Call John Hall, 440-7293651, for more information on this program only. The West Geauga Recreation Council is hosting the traditional day camp for children in grades kindergarten through fifth and a middle school camp for kids in grades sixth through eighth. The campground, located adjacent to the West Geauga Middle School in Chester Township, offers 15 wooded acres with a covered pavilion, heated swimming pool, volleyball court, soccer field, basketball courts, an arts and crafts pavilion and playgrounds. Weekly educational themes are intertwined with crafts, nature exploration, pool time (with licensed life guards), games and outdoor activities. Kids enjoy swimming daily in the heated in-ground pool, which is guarded by licensed lifeguards. Crafts include tie dye, sand art, clay sculptures and more. Wednesday is science day when everyone makes great, messy concoctions. The week ends with fun food Friday, which is all about cooking delicious treats to eat and enjoy. The sports program is designed for fun, not just for those who are athletic. Games include volleyball, kickball, soccer, capture the flag, knockout, basketball and more. Younger campers enjoy tag, hide and seek, playing with the parachute, duck duck goose (which on a hot day becomes drip drip drop). During woods time, the kids can build forts, play hide and seek, capture the flag or just let their imaginations run wild. This year, science day will be every Wednesday and field trips (such as bowling, kayaking, Captains games, etc.) every
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Feb. 8, 6 p.m. Enjoy dinner, dessert and dancing at Chesterland Baptist Church, 12670 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. Childcare provided. Sponsored by the Torchbearers’ Youth Group. Proceeds go toward future mission trips. $15 per person or $25 per couple. Purchase tickets in advance, a limited amount available at door. Call Laura Woods, 440-7290 0 16, for tickets or for more information.
Heart Art Feb. 13, 7 p.m. Create bugs, animals and collages out of heart shapes at Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. Make to give or to keep for self. Program designed for grades kindergarten through fifth. Call 440-729-4250 for more information.
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Amazing Facts About the Human Heart a fetus, it begins beating at four weeks after conception and will not stop until a person’s time of death. Even then, sometimes the heart can be revived. A heart can also continue to beat outside of the body provided it has an adequate oxygen supply. Although many people refer to all of the blood vessels in their body as “veins,” they’re actually a combination of veins and arteries. The main artery leaving the left heart ventricle is called the aorta, while the main artery leaving the right ventricle is known as the pulmonary artery. Blood traveling back to the heart flows through veins after it has passed the lungs to pick up oxygen. The thumping noise that is heard while the heart is beating is actually the chambers of the heart closing and opening as blood flows through. While the heart may not be the cornerstone of emotions, it can be affected by feelings. Studies have shown that a “broken heart” is a real occurrence, according to Live Science. Bad news or a breakup with a loved one can put a person at increased risk for heart attack. This type of trauma releases stress hormones into the body that can stun the heart. Chest pain and
Every Valentine’s Day, homes and businesses dress up the decor with cupids and hearts to celebrate a day all about love and affection. The heart shape has been used to symbolically represent the human heart as the center of emotion and romantic love. Hearts symbolizing love can be traced back to the Middle Ages. Those familiar with human anatomy realize an actual heart bares very little resemblance to the ideographic heart shape used in art and imagery. Similarly, the human heart really has nothing to do with human emotions. Despite this, there are many interesting components of the heart, and a man or woman truly cannot love or live without one. The heart as an organ is relatively small in size. It is roughly the size of a fist and weighs only 11 ounces on average. Although diminutive, the heart is responsible for pumping 2,0 0 0 gallons of blood through 60,000 miles of blood vessels each day. It accomplishes this by beating 72 times a minute in a healthy adult. All of the cells in the body receive blood except for the corneas in the eye. The heart works harder than any other muscle in the body. In
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WomenSafe Resale Shoppe Expands Hours Through funding initially provided by the Lake/Geauga Fund of The Cleveland Foundation, the WomenSafe Resale Shoppe has become a shopping destination. Located at 12601 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, the Resale Shoppe greets customers 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursdays and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The Resale Shoppe has now expanded hours to include 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays. “WomenSafe has been very fortunate to benefit from the generosity of our community for many years,� said Executive Director Shayna Jackson. “The success of the Resale Shoppe only further adds to that testimony. We have been in awe with how many return shoppers and donors visit the store.�
WomenSafe would like to remind the community all donated goods will continue to be made available to WomenSafe clients as the priority. It is only surplus items that are sold at the store. The Resale Shoppe offers clothing, furniture and household items to the public at drastically reduced prices. All profits directly support the mission of WomenSafe to provide emergency shelter and support services to survivors of domestic violence throughout Northeast Ohio. The majority of those working in the store are volunteers and many opportunities are available to collect, sort, display and sell merchandise. Stop into the store during above hours for a volunteer application.
Contributions to the Resale Shoppe are tax-deductible. Call 440-729-2780 for more information.
Donations Needed The Chesterland Lion’s Club runs the Chesterland Youth Football program, maintains Safety Town, contributes towards West Geauga After Prom and local scholarships as well as the Lion’s Eye Clinic at St. Vincent Charity Hospital, the Ohio Lion’s Eye Research Foundation, the Lion’s Hearing Aid Bank and many other community needs. The club is currently collecting donations of used eyeglasses and cases. Bring donations to boxes located at Chester Optical, 12597 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, or Chagrin Valley Optometry, 5102 Chillicothe Road, South Russell.
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Thursdays, 10-10:30 a.m. Join for a program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth through 35 months old and caregivers.
Tuesday Book Discussion Feb. 11, 7-8 p.m. “The Secret Gift,” by Ted Gupp. Everyone is welcome.
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Feb. 12, 7:30-8:30 p.m. “We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves,” by Karen Joy Fowler. Everyone is welcome.
Family Storytime Wednesdays, 10-10:30 a.m. Join for a program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and stories for children not yet in kindergarten.
Feb. 5, 7 p.m. “The Art Forger,” by Barbara Shapiro.
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Sally Osbourn Kratochvil, one of the best of us, died on Jan. 8, 2014 when the cruel robber, Parkinson’s disease, took her life. Born on May 3, 1944, Sally grew up and lived in Chester Township most of her life, as the third of six Osbourn sisters. A born teacher, Sally worked for over 20 years first for Bannister’s preschool before joining the East Cleveland schools as an elementary teacher. She loved children and was able to listen to and make everyone she met feel valued with her warm, genuine, caring and outgoing nature. While serving East Cleveland schools, Sally was nominated for an Ohio teacher of the year award. She loved music, taught herself to play the banjo, collected instruments and led many group “sings” for children and adults. Sally was a tireless advocate for social justice and equality for several causes over the
years. She enjoyed socializing, sharing her clever sense of humor with friends and family and loved spending time and enjoying activities in the 1000 Islands. Sally always made herself available to provide comforting, non-judgmental assistance when asked and made friends throughout the world. Sally will be dearly missed by her loving family and friends, leaving a large void and huge hole in many lives. Daughter Brenda and husband Sam Hasan and children Beelal, Bassil, Omar; son Denny Bret and wife Leona Kratochvil and children Brittany, Bret and Hunter; her five Osbourn sisters and their families, Olive Powell, Beth and Jack DeBord, Mary and Chuck Ryall, Robin and Brad Ostroff and Peggy Osbourn and David Cole; numerous nieces, nephews and their families, cousins; close, dear “family,” June Mutersbauh, Phyllis Steiner and Lisa Nassif and their families; and her numerous, diverse friends. Sally
was preceded in death by her parents, Bertha and Charles Osbourn and dear friend for over 20 years, Annette WasKratochvil mund. Family would like to thank Brenda, Sam and their sons for their extraordinary loving care and support of Sally during her final years while residing in Columbus, and the many family and friends who helped to lift Sally’s spirits by visiting Columbus. A memorial service to honor Sally’s life will be held at the Community Church of Chesterland, 11984 Caves Road, Chester Township at noon April 12, 2014. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to WomenSafe, 12041 Ravenna Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024, or the Community Church of Chesterland.
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living Young of Heart St. Anselm Young of Heart will meet at noon Feb. 7 at the parish center. Bring brown bag lunch. Dessert and beverages provided. Entertainment provided by “Just for the Fun of It.” The mother and daughter act will sing a variety of songs and especially some songs for Valentine’s Day. Dues of $15 for 2014 must be paid by Feb. 21 in order to be listed in the membership directory. On April 10, the group is going to the Croatian Lodge in Eastlake to see the “Silver Sizzles Revue.” The show features dancing, great songs, glamour and hilarious comedy, all performed by professionals over the age of 50. Lunch included. Drive self or car pool. Cost is $45 for members or $48 for nonmembers. Call Jeri, 440-729-2239, for reservations. If West Geauga Schools is closed for snow days, meeting is canceled.
QUESTION: My husband is 87 with an enlarged prostate and lots of medications. His new problem is that when he stands to go to the bathroom, there is a trickle of urine from the bedroom to the bathroom. He slipped on his own urine and fell, went to the hospital and now he is in rehab. Prostate surgery would be too hard on him so he has to wear diapers. My problem is that I can’t care for him if and when he comes home. He has trouble walking plus the frequent need to go to the bathroom will be hard to handle. We don’t want the nursing home. Any advice? ANSWER: 20 million people in the USA suffer from urinary incontinence. Incontinence can affect people of all ages and gender. Incontinence is not a disease. It is a symptom of an underlying problem, very often an infection in the bladder. Since you want him to come home rather than remain in the nursing home, your success in caring for him at home will be based primarily on 3 things: management of the urinary incontinence and personal care needs, the cost of inhome care and your ability to manage your caregiver stress. Here are 3 solutions to help you. #1. Use a brand of disposable undergarment/diapers that will make it easy and safe for you and for him. The best brand of adult diapers is called TRANQUILITY. It does not smell of urine when it is wet, it does not leak, it does not grow bacteria so it will help control the incidence of a urinary track infection, one pull up holds almost half a gallon of urine so you will not need to change him very often plus it pulls the urine from the skin so he will remain dry all night and you will be able to sleep through the night and so can he. Best of all, it is more affordable than depends and all generic store brands of disposable undergarments. You can get TRANQULITY from Home Health Care Supply Outlet on Mentor Avenue in Mentor located across the street from Super Kmart (440-266-1770). #2. In-home care cost ranges from $16$20.00/hr but there is a better option called ASSISTED LIVING AT HOME. Cost ranges from $9.97/hr to $13.50/hr for around the clock care. Call 440-942-9933 for details. #3. To manage your stress, consider the program called STRENGTHS. It gives caregivers affordable access to care, advice, stress management, wellness and long term care planning. Call 440-942-9933 for a no obligation consultation. Got a pressing question, call 440-358-1718 or email to OhCpC@caregivinginstitute.org.
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Feb. 9, 3 p.m. Prince of Peace, located at 9319 Mayfield Road, Chester Township, opened its doors Jan 5. The 7,800-square-foot mission center, tucked back in a picturesque, serene setting of 8 wooded acres, with 4 acres of open yard, a play set and plenty of room for fun and fellowship. Everyone is welcome, especially those seeking a deeper meaning and purpose for life.
Feb. 12, 7 p.m. If you are divorced or separated, you don’t have to go through it alone. Word of Grace Church is offering DivorceCare, a program designed to find help, discover hope and experience healing. Word of Grace Church is located at 9021 Mayfield Road, Chester Township. Call 440-729-7006 for more information.
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In addition to traditional treatments, she combines or integrates traditional Western veterinary treatments with natural, alternative, Eastern therapies to offer the best of both worlds, optimizing health and wellness for each individual pet. Osborne highlights the importance of nutrition and diet specifically for each patient. She believes supporting the pet's entire body by addressing natural nutrition and supplementing with antioxidants, vitamins and minerals when needed, helps to boost the bodies natural defenses. It stimulates internal immunity, speeding up the healing process and restoring homeostasis. Chagrin Falls Veterinary Center is located at 530 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls. Call 440-247-5901 for more information.
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Stella Nsong, RN, CMC, CDP, LTCP of the CAREgiving Institute.
Join for fun, fellowship and refreshments to celebrate the dedication service. The mission of Prince of Peace is to love God and bless people. Through God’s love, they strive to serve the needs of the community as well as one another. They believe if you bless people, you reflect the love of, and for, God. Come as you are, casual dress attire welcome. Call campus Pastors Kevin and Luann Sowers, 440-6820767, email kevinsowers@hotmail.com or luannsowers@hotmail.com or visit www.lovegodblesspeople.com.
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Wednesday, February 5, 2014
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GARAGE SALES If you need to have a moving sale, estate sale or garage sale, call Kathy Willis at 440729-2790 for assistance. Experienced. References available. We are now doing partial estate buyouts. Wanted: Grandma’s costume jewelry, compacts, perfume, linens, knickknacks. Grandpa’s toys, trains, coins, bottles and fishing lures. Also buying misc. collections and estates. 440-338-5942.
Chesterland: Commercial, 500 sq. ft., heat and A/C included. $600/month plus security deposit. 400-729-0445 before 2 p.m., 440-729-3753 after 2 p.m.
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HELP WANTED Full-time teacher/director needed for daycare facility. Must have experience. Please send resume to 440-729-0410 or call 440-729-0404. Be the difference. Would you like a rewarding job where you can be the difference in someone's life? We are looking for caring and dependable individuals who desire to provide in-home care to the elderly. Exper-ience or STNA preferred. All hours available. $10-$12/hr. Geauga, Eastern Cuyahoga & Northern Portage counties. Come be a part of something special. Questions? 440-337-4755; Apply online at www.cherishedagency.com. Chesterland Baptist Church is seeking a part-time (maximum 20 hours weekly) secretary to handle church office duties and assist the pastor in responsibilities weekly involving all church activities. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Publisher, for producing weekly worship bulletin. Office experience is preferred. If interested, or need more information, contact Rev. Joe Woods at 440-7960613(cell) or 440-729-7101. Resumes can be sent to pastor@chesterlandbaptist.org.
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Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, plumbing, church steeples, decks, gutters, clean-out houses. You name it, we do it! Insured. 440-813-4272. Local Tile: serving the area installing tiles of all kinds. Bathrooms, kitchen, backsplashes. No job too small. Quality work, reasonable prices. Call Ron for a free estimate. 440-336-2845. Gertie the Grammarian, a-k-a Linda Durnbaugh, for proofreading, editing & writing guidance. Write what you mean with no grammar fear. writelinda@sbcglobal.net. 440-256-3062.
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Fluid Film Undercoating and Rust Preventative. $125 Truck, add $25 for Plow, $100 car. Nights and weekends. Brian, 440-668-6164, by appointment.
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