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CHESTERLAND NEWS Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Your Community Newspaper Since 1967 ‘Data-Driven’ Engineer Takes on Grendell in 76th District

By Amy Patterson amy@geaugamapleleaf.com

State Rep. Diane Grendell (R-Chester Township) will face off against Democrat Garrett Westhoven Nov. 3 for the 76th district seat in the Ohio House of Representatives.

Grendell, 75, previously served in the Ohio House of Representatives from 1992 to 2000 and sat on the Ohio Eleventh District Court of Appeals for 18 years.

According to her campaign website, Grendell received a Juris Doctor Degree from the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law and was a judge advocate general officer in the Ohio Military Reserve.

She is a registered nurse and attorney with a business and psychology degree.

Grendell said she has been working hard passing bills during the legislative session. “(But) probably the biggest

Grendell

Westhoven

thing is helping my constituents.

Sometimes I get 100 or 110 calls a day,” she said.

Westhoven, 38, is a software engineer who, on his campaign

website, said he enjoys solving problems and using available data to make the best decisions possible.

Westhoven lists several topics on his campaign website he wishes to address in a “data-driven” manner, if elected, including election rights, healthcare, tax overhaul, gun control, education, marijuana laws, police reform, rural broadband and transparency in local See Race • Page 4

Russell Township

Trustees Discuss Storage Garage

By Ann Wishart ann@geaugamapleleaf.com

Jim “JP” Ptacek, a principal at Larsen Architects of Lakewood, presented drawings of a proposed garage for Russell Township’s fire and police departments to township trustees Oct. 7.

The clear-story, pole building to be located southwest of the police station on Chillicothe Road would provide about 4,800 square feet of storage space for two police vehicles, an Excursion, four trailers, a fire engine and three secure spaces for evidence that usually would be housed in two other police vehicles when not needed to keep large items secure.

The roof of the east end of the building was pictured as higher to allow for the fire engine. Six overhead bay doors and one or two man doors were proposed.

Ptacek recommended a pre-enSee Garage • Page 9

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Virtual and in-person students receive first quarter ACE Awards at West Geauga Schools Lindsey Elementary School Oct. 23.

INSIDE THIS EDITION

Lindsey Awards ACE Winners Submitted Lindsey Elementary School ACE Award winners in grades three, four and five received first quarter awards Oct. 23. One student from each class earns the award given by his or her teacher for demonstrating a positive attitude, citizenship and effort in the classroom. Separate awards assemblies were conducted for online students and in-person students.

The event was also streamed on the school’s YouTube channel

so that parents and families could attend virtually. The video will remain on the West Geauga Local Schools YouTube channel for families to view at their convenience.

Winners are: Uriel Novak, Michael Young, Claire Pierce, Kayden Hart, Samuel Lanzeretta, Sonja Mueller, Sadie Henderson, Jackson Barker, Gabby Frabbotta, Max Guttenberg, Savannah Sinkovec, Henry Zock, Jadyn Morton, Noah Lear, Emma Ryan, Christohpher Howard, Emily Collella, Francesca Lombardo, Daniel

Zaller, Colette Bond, Tyler Weirzbicki, Claire Taurasi, Charlie Allin, Maddie Bolt, Nico Piccirillo, Charlotte Oster, Aubrey Rippin, Clara Horrigan, Drake Bryan, Gabby Atwara, Alex Mikolay, Olivia Penzenik, Joe Garisek, Jason Healey, Bianca Katusic, Dean Horvath, Hayley Lessord, Kelsie Fink, Tessa Leonard, Skilyr Sullivan, Carter Borcziak, Janna Winningham, Molly Moidell, Sasha Klymenko, Kayden Udell, Michael Yeager, Nita Angeles and Evelyn Hosemann.

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Town Crier St. Mark Trunk or Treat

Oct. 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

St. Mark Lutheran Church is hosting a trunk or treat Halloween safe event in the parking lot of the church located at 11900 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township. Cars will be spaced at least 6 feet apart. Bring prewrapped treats.

For information, call the church office, 440-729-1668.

Chardon VFW Pancake Breakfasts

Nov. 1, 8 and 15, 8 a.m. to noon Chardon VFW Post 6519 will host pancake breakfasts with french toast, sausage and ham. Senior and kids menus are available.

To go orders accepted; call 440-285-3699.

The post is located at 752 Water St.

Scholarships 101

Nov. 4, 6:30 p.m.

The Lake/Geauga Educational Assistance Foundation (LEAF) will hold a free virtual scholarship session for seniors on a LEAF Google Meet.

Learn how to research scholarships at universities, national databases and at the local level. Get helpful hints on the scholarship application processes.

Reservations are required; capacity is limited. Register online at www.leaf-ohio.org or call LEAF at 440-525-7095.

Red Cross Blood Drives

The American Red Cross has an emer-

gency shortage of convalescent plasma and encourages donations to keep a robust blood supply as the coronavirus pandemic continues.

Donation appointments may be made by downloading the free Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800733-2767.

Nov. 5, Chester Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 1-6 p.m.

Nov. 11, Mayfield Church, 7747 Mayfield Road, Chester Township, 2-7 p.m.

Nov. 16, Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 1-7 p.m.

GEL Zoom Webinar

Nov. 6, 8-9 a.m.

Join Geauga Economic Leadership (GEL) via Zoom webinar for “Mindful Leadership” with Dr. Julie Evey and Dr. Luda Leontieva.

They will discuss current research that addresses the value of mindfulness for business leaders and how these practices can positively impact the workplace.

For information on how to register, email info@geaugagrowth.com or call 440-5641060.

(G.E.L.) Breakfasts are co-sponsored by Geauga Growth Partnership and Kent State University at Geauga.

Influenza Vaccination Clinic

Nov. 7, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Geauga Public Health, University Hospitals Systems - Geauga Medical Center and the Geauga County Fairground Board are collaborating to provide influenza vaccinations

Halloween Trick or Treat

• Chester Township: Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.

• Russell Township: Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.

Residents wishing to have their homes visited are asked to leave a porch or outside light on. Children are asked to stop only at homes with lights on.

To view the Ohio Department of Health’s guidance for celebrating Halloween amid Covid-19, visit coronavirus.ohio.gov and click on the Responsible RestartOhio tab. to Geauga County residents at a drive-up flu vaccine clinic at the Geauga County Fairgrounds.

Those receiving the vaccine will not need to leave their car. They will be expected to wear face coverings to protect the staff working the event. The event may end prior to 4 p.m. if all the available vaccine doses have been administered.

Genealogical Society Meets

Fairmount Speaker Series

Operation Christmas Child

Nov. 7, 3 p.m.

Fairmount Center for the Arts presents its next virtual program in its “Pull Back the Curtain” speaker series with Cleveland Orchestra third horn and Conn-Selmer artist, Hans Clebsch.

Clebsch will present “The Art of Being an Orchestral Musician.” He joined the Cleveland Orchestra in 1996 and made his solo debut at Severance Hall with the Cleveland Orchestra in 1997.

The program is free, but participants need to register in order to receive the link to join the event.

For questions or to register, call 440-3383171 or visit www.fairmountcenter.org.

Nov. 10, 7-9 p.m.

Paul Harris, secretary of the Great Geauga County Fair, will present “History of the Great Geauga County Fair” via Zoom at the Geauga County Genealogical Society’s virtual meeting. The program will begin after a short meeting. Registration is required; visit www. gcgsoh.org.

St. Mark Lutheran Church, 119OO Chillicothe Road in Chester Township, is an area collection center for Operation Christmas Child.

The community is invited to fill shoeboxes with new gift items for either a boy or a girl, ages of 2 to 14. Clothing and accessories, hygiene items, school supplies and small toys are requested.

Any shoebox may be used or pick up a box from St. Mark. Drop off a filled box at the church, Sunday through Thursday, from 8 a.m. to noon. Masks must be worn in the building. Call 44O-729-1668 for contactless delivery. The final date for box drop-off is Nov. 23.

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Memorable Record Makes West G Volleyball History

By Haley Adams sports@geaugamapleleaf.com If 2020 wasn’t already a year to remember, ask the West Geauga Wolverines what the year means to them.

For the first time in program history, the West Geauga volleyball started their season 11-0 before losing to Ashtabula Lakeside (172) on Thursday evening three sets to one.

“We wanted to be loud, and this season has really made us play like a family,” said senior middle hitter Erin Piczer on her team’s game plan against the Dragons. “Our whole goal is to never break down and always have each other’s backs. Be loud, and hype each other up.”

Coming into the matchup, the Wolverines had won 33 of their 36 sets played, including nine three-set sweeps out of the 11 matches played.

The Wolverines would drop set one 2522. But it would be all West Geauga in the second set.

The Wolverines jumped out to a 17-8 lead before the Dragons were forced to call a timeout. Back-to-back kills from Kaitlyn Danszczak and Holly Hamilton would have the Dragons adjusting their game plan.

Lakeside then created a run of its own, when head coach Amber Baker called a timeout at 23-14.

Two points later, the Wolverines evened the match at 1-1. Coach Baker and her team

took set two, 25-15.

Set three would belong to Lakeside, which won 25-23, leading 2-1 before the fourth set got underway. The Dragons also took set four, 25-18.

“This is my first year at West Geauga,” Piczer said. “Before, I didn’t know much about the school or the volleyball history, but I saw we had a lot of talent, and I didn’t understand why it didn’t click until this year.”

Piczer came into the game on Thursday with 31 kills.

“It was a great experience for me, too,” said Lauren Lance, tied with Danszczak for kills with 45 on the season, including four aces, and 31 blocks. “I’ve never been undefeated season for the CVC either.

“We have such good chemistry, that everything is going to come together for the next game.”

“We really push mental toughness during the start of the season,” said senior setter Brooke Henriksen, who contributed with 53 assists during the regular season.

Senior libero Carlie Stilliana leads her team in the back row with 28 digs, along with junior defensive specialist Olivia Bartlett.

“This was also my first year playing with the team fully,” Stilliana said. “Transferring from NDCL, I didn’t get to play a full season with them last year, and this season meant a lot, especially my senior year to go out like this.”

Chesterland Historical Village Open House and Holiday Sale

Nov. 1, 12-4 p.m.

The Chesterland Historical Village will be holding an open house for all the vintage buildings on the corner of Caves and Mayfield roads in Chester Township. Docents will be on site to welcome visitors and guide them through the history-filled schoolhouse, depot, general

store, home of Silas and Molly Tanner and the circa 1900 Eddy/Stone barn. Masks are required and social distancing will be practiced.

A special feature is the holiday sale of quality handcrafted gift items displayed in the old town hall. The sale is in lieu of the annual boutique and tea usually held in the Tanner House.

Hospice of the Western Reserve Virtual Volunteer Training Hospice of the Western Reserve seeks volunteers to engage with homebound patients and families by phone or by mail. Virtual volunteer training for new volunteers will be offered Nov. 4 from 9 a.m. to noon and Nov. 10 from 5:30-8:30 p.m.

For more information, call 216-2559090 or fill out an online application at hospicewr.org/volunteers.

Volunteers who complete virtual training will be able to provide in-person visits as soon as Ohio’s stay-at-home order is lifted.

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“My promise to the voters of Geauga and Portage counties is that if new or better data becomes available, I will modify my position on the issue to ensure it reflects the best available data,” Westhoven said on his website.

Grendell came under fire for receiving large amounts of in-kind donations to her primary campaign against Frank Hall.

About $43,000 came from the House Republican Campaign Committee, which, at the time, was controlled by indicted former Speaker of the House Larry Householder.

In September, Grendell introduced her “Light of Day” Bill, which she said would get rid of “dark money influence” in Ohio political campaigns.

Coronavirus Response

Grendell’s May 2019 appointment to the 76th district seat, which was vacated by Rep. Sarah LaTourette earlier that year, has given the former healthcare professional a frontrow seat to Gov. Mike DeWine’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Since April, Grendell has sponsored three bills related to the pandemic, including House Bill 763, introduced in late September, that calls for an end to the State of Emergency declared by DeWine in March.

“Government cannot protect us from every single one of life’s risks; we have to rely on the judgement and responsibility of individual Ohioans in the exercise of their personal liberties,” Grendell said in a press release for the bill.

During a virtual candidate’s night Oct. 15 by the Geauga County Democratic Party, Westhoven said he would like to bring his technical expertise to the State House and help lead Ohio to the 21st century.

Westhoven said speaking to viewers virtually is a “stark reminder” of the COVID-19 pandemic, adding while jobless claims are still high, the appropriate response is to help Ohio’s small businesses survive with loans for protective equipment and other COVID-related expenses.

“I’m running against someone whose solution to the problem is just open everything up and it’ll all be fine, like the pandemic has gone away,” Westhoven said.

“There’s a chance that that might have some short-term impact, but all you have to do is look around various countries or various states, like North Dakota for instance, like, they’re running out of hospital beds right now and we thankfully haven’t had that.”

In a phone call Oct. 19, Grendell said she knows the risks of the virus, but emphasized the importance of keeping the economy open.

People who are at a higher risk should take common-sense precautions, she added.

“In Geauga County, no one has died since

Oct. 1 and I think only three people have died — and they had other issues like bacterial pneumonia and COPD — since June,” Grendell said.

DeWine, she said, derives his authority from a law written in 1803 intended to quarantine sick people, not entire communities.

In a phone call Oct. 19, Westhoven said the response to COVID-19 is not just a question of deaths, it’s also a question of how many people need to go to the hospital or who suffer longterm heart or lung complications.

Businesses — especially in the hospitality sector — are suffering, he said, adding DeWine’s statewide mask mandate makes sense for a disease spread by talking, singing or being in close quarters with others.

“It’s not ideal — this is not a permanent solution, no one wants to do this,” he said. “I would love to go on a date with my wife again, but it’s not safe to do right now.”

In an email, Grendell’s office said federal CARES Act funds can be used by townships and municipalities to assist small businesses with grants to help weather COVID-related closures.

The Ohio Office of Budget and Management confirmed to her office townships and local municipalities are able to set up their own “grant process” to assist local businesses.

Rural Broadband

At the Oct. 15 forum, Westhoven said he is uniquely qualified to help modernize Ohio’s economy. He also emphasized the need for all county residents to have access to highspeed, affordable internet service, especially as children attend school online or parents work from home.

Grendell said she voted last month on a bill presented by State Rep. Rick Carfagna (R-Genoa Township) to expand rural broadband service, but said while more funding has been made available, the problem lies with internet companies not wanting to expand services in areas with low population density.

Westhoven said while the two agree on a need for broadband expansion, he questions its priority for his opponent.

“She mentioned (broadband expansion) once on Facebook and nothing’s ever happened with it again,” he said.

Westhoven also criticized Grendell’s social media posts related to the passage of her bill to extend valid concealed carry permits for those who could not renew on time due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Millions of parents across Ohio are trying to figure out the best way to get their kids educated while they’re working from home,” Westhoven said. “We’ve got real big problems to solve and getting your concealed carry permit renewed is not something that’s a priority right now.”

Candidate websites can be accessed at www.dianegrendell.com and www.garrettwesthoven.com.

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Obituaries Keith Arden Rex

Keith Arden Rex died Sept. 19, 2020, after a year-long battle with melanoma cancer. He accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior and shared his testimony with many.

Keith was born special with a giant heart filled with love for others, reinforced by his great big hugs. He loved his country, the military who protected it and the Chardon police and Geauga County Sherriff’s Office who kept him safe.

Keith was one of the first students to attend Metzenbaum School. He participated in the Special Olympics State Tournaments and played basketball for the Metzenbaum Blue Streaks, leading them to many championship games and being honored with his jersey retired.

He became one of the first clients in Metzenbaum’s workshop and later was trained to work at Giant Eagle in Chardon, where he worked for 26-plus years, retiring in 2017.

Always a cowboy at heart, he could be seen wearing his cowboy hat while gathering carts.

He was born Nov. 30, 1952, the beloved son of Glenn and Ethel Rex, who preceded him in death.

Beloved brother to David (Karen, nee Lantz), Nancy Moritz (Brad) and Merry Poe(Greg). Favorite uncle to Courtney Rex Crawford (Jason), Jessica Rex Leadbetter (Kyle), Tyler Rex (Claire), Logan Moritz (Lindsey), Jared Moritz (Hannah), Evan Moritz, Jonathan Moritz, Samantha Poe Wittensoldner (Jared), Rex Poe (Samantha), Carter Poe (Rachel), Casey Poe, Sadie Poe Ledford (Zach); great-uncle to Graham, Miles and Ellie Crawford, Rogen, Mason, Jaxon and Kalyn Leadbetter, Grady and Carson Rex, Connor, Elizabeth and Grace Moritz, Oliver and Parker Moritz, Landon, Rylee and Vincent Wittensoldner, Callen and William Poe. A combined memorial service with his father, who passed in April, will be held in the future.

Memorial gifts may be made to Christ Presbyterian Church, Chester Township, where he was a member for 50-plus years.

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

Senior News & Events Veterans Honor Stop

Geauga County Department on Aging, in conjunction with Ohman Family Living at Briar and Geauga County Veterans Services, will honor all Geauga County veterans, ages 60 and up, with a special lunch delivered to their homes the week of Nov. 9.

The Veterans Honor Stop will deliver lunch and an item of recognition for their service.

The Veterans Honor Stop will visit: Auburn, Bainbridge and Russell on Nov. 9; Burton, Middlefield, Parkman and Troy on Nov. 10; Montville, Thompson and Chardon on Nov. 12; and Chester and Newbury on Nov. 13.

Veterans who wish to be included must call the West Geauga Senior Center at 440279-2163 by the end of day Nov. 2.

The History of Ansel’s Cave

Nov. 9, 1 p.m.

Geauga senior citizens, 60 years of age or older, may join Geauga Park District Chief Naturalist John Kolar as he takes them on an informative, virtual journey on the history of Geauga’s Ansel’s Cave. The cave’s namesake, Ansel Savage, may potentially come back from the past and greet the group.

The showing will take place on the Bainbridge Senior Center WebEx Link; call David

Submit your news to

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or Becky at the Bainbridge Senior Center, 440-279-1313, for instructions on how to join.

The program is free.

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Where Have All the Flowers Gone?

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Parkside, with the familiar Chesterland gazebo and gardens at the corner of state routes 306 and 322, is usually full or vivid colors and lush plantings of flowers and shrubs maintained by The Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland. It was a much different look recently when the gardeners showed up in masks and garden gloves with their trowels, shovels, pruners, hedge trimmers, watering cans, pots and buckets and removed the plantings.

Gone were the astilbe, sedum, hydrangeas, phlox, primrose, holly, begonias, hosta and grasses. The work was in preparation for a new design with sandstone outcroppings, an elevated walkway and a rock edging along the sidewalk. Once the stonework was completed, the Perennial Gardeners returned to begin replanting the perennials and shrubs. The colorful annuals will return to a freshly updated home next spring.

Fitness Report

Do You Have to Endure Chronic Back Pain?

By Dr. Adam M. Cramer Between 60 and 80% of people currently living in the United States will experience chronic back pain at some point in their lives.

According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, it is one of the most common occupational disorders in the country.

What kind of relief can you expect?

At MyoFit Clinic in Middlefield, Chardon and Ashtabula, OH we have had great success in helping clients find relief from their chronic pain who gradually improve strength and mobility from exercise and resume their normal level of activity again.

There are a number of treatments we use to accomplish this.

Physical therapy with strength and mobility programs

When physical therapy is coupled with specially prescribed motor control exercises, only which a licensed physical therapist can prescribe, we have observed significant success in treating patients with chronic low back pain.

The focus of these special exercises is to improve the neuromuscular control of those body segments involved in movement of the spine in order to improve stability of the spine making it stronger.

In essence, while chronic back pain is not usually a “quick fix,� the condition can often be treated effectively with a combination of different physical therapies. Physical therapy aims to correct the debilitating dysfunction versus only just treating the symptoms.

Dry Needling

At MyoFit Clinic we have also brought relief to many sufferers of chronic back pain by using a advanced treatment procedure known as Intramuscular Stimulation or Dry Needling.

This is a unique procedure requiring specialized training on the part of your physical therapist. It is designed to target muscle func-

tion to improve tissue healing and muscle restoration. It is especially effective if your back pain is linked to an underlying injury.

If you are recommended to have dry needling, you can expect to be treated with thin solid filament dry needles that will deactivate and desensitize trigger points within the muscle itself. These trigger points are known to contribute to pain, poor muscle function, low blood circulation and reduced flexibility.

Manual therapy

Chronic lower back pain can also be relieved substantially with hands on manual therapy offered at our clinic by a Doctors of Physical Therapy manual therapy includes myofascial release, massage, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, stretching and range of motion.

In fact, a 2011 scientific study published in the Journal of Internal Medicine found that manual therapy helps people with back pain to function even after six months.

After 10 weeks, more than 1/3 patients who received either type of manual therapy said their back pain was either much better or gone, compared to only one in 25 who were taking medication. Patients who underwent massage therapy also spent fewer days in bed, were more active and used fewer anti-inflammatory medications that those who were treated solely with medication.

Physical therapy is not something that can be done on your own or by any other health/medical practitioner. You need the critical and trained eye of a licensed doctor of physical therapy in order to assess and determine appropriate diagnosis, limitations and treatments for your pain. No referral is needed in Ohio for physical therapy so you can skip seeing a physician or orthopedic surgeon. Call us today for an initial consultation so you can keep moving forward pain free!

Dr. Adam M. Cramer, PT, DPT, is a licensed physical therapist, pain specialist and founder of MyoFit Clinic in Middlefield, Chardon & Ashtabula, Ohio and offer all the above treatments at all clinics. Chardon: 440-2861007 Middlefield: 440-632-1007 Ashtabula: 440-993-1004.

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West Geauga

PHOTO BY JIM KISH – WGLSD

Brenda Swanson

National Merit Recognition

Principal Jay Bishop of West Geauga High School announced on Oct. 8 that Michael Elias, Luke Musser and Benjamin Anderson Anderson have been named National Merit Commended Students in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program.

A letter of commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), Elias which conducts the program, was presented by the principal to these scholastically talented seniors.

About 34,000 commended students throughout the nation are being recognized Musser for their exceptional academic promise. Commended students placed among the top 50,000 scorers of more than 1.5 million students who entered the 2021 competition by taking the 2019 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test.

Longtime West G Nurse Retires

Brenda Swanson has been a school nurse at West Geauga Local Schools for over 21 years, and she has decided to retire this fall. Mrs. Swanson cared for hundreds of students over the years and made a profound impact.

Brenda intends to spend her retirement traveling and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She will be missed by the students, staff and community.

Wrestlers Honored on Plaque West Geauga High School students Cole Mastrangelo and Ethan Bartlett were honored last week for their wrestling season as eighth-graders. They had their names added to the Bartlett list of OJHSC state qualifiers displayed in the main gymnasium at West Geauga Middle School. Both boys have had much success and the school district looks forward to watching them grow in the sport of Mastrangelo wrestling at the high school.

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Celebrating Geauga County’s Biggest Black Walnut Trees

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

Geauga Public Library Geauga County Public Library is offering virtual programs via Zoom. For registration, visit www.geaugalibrary.net. Provide an email when registering; instructions for picking up craft materials and joining the Zoom meeting will be provided upon registration.

Latin American Book Club

Nov. 2, 6 p.m.

The new book club and discussion group centered on Latin American literature is open to adults and high school age teens. There is no reading required in the first introductory session. Discussion will be held in English.

Geauga Skywatchers Club

Nov. 2, 6:30 p.m.

Learn about the Astrolabe, the oldest multifunction computer. Build your own working astrolabe and discover the secrets it holds. Find stellar location and identification, time of day, altitude of celestial objects, latitude and more.

Preschool Storytime

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Mary Lou Barnes Raupach, of Chester Township, stands with her grandson, Eric Osborne, and her champion black walnut tree. Raupach nominated her winning tree in the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District’s 2020 Big Tree Contest. Located along Mulberry Road, this legendary tree continues to thrive and survive on the Barnes family property.

Nov. 4 and 18, 10:30 a.m.

Join for storytime, modified slightly to accommodate a fun craft project. There will be craftwork that needs to be done before storytime, then the group will meet on Zoom for storytime and to complete the craft project together.

Instant Noodles/Ramen Tasting 101

Nov. 12, 6 p.m.

Each participant will pick up a packet of instant noodles a week before the session to prepare just before meeting online. Virtually, the group will eat together and discuss some fun facts about the noodles and/or the ingredients.

Book Discussion

Nov. 12, 7 p.m.

Discuss “Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President.”

James Garfield Home Virtual Tour

Nov. 13, 2 p.m.

Take a virtual tour through the James A. Garfield home in Mentor. Enjoy a PowerPoint on Ohio's eight national parks, and a Google 360 tour through the Garfield home.

Hogwarts Digital Escape Room

Nov. 17, 3 p.m.

Tweens and teens may join online to travel together through the Hogwarts Digital Escape Room.

Turkey Stories and Craft

Storytime

Nov. 4, 11, 18 and 24, 11-11:30 a.m.

Zoom storytime - all ages welcome.

Nov. 19, 4 p.m.

Join for fun turkey stories and a craft on Zoom. Craft materials are available for pickup at the Middlefield library. Call the Middlefield library to make arrangements, 440-632-1961.

Film Discussion Club

Quilt Block Party

Nov. 5, 2 p.m.

Discuss “Barefoot in the Park.”

Book Discussion

Nov. 5, 7 p.m.

Discuss “The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson.”

How to Avoid Scams

Nov. 9, 2 p.m.

Attorney Pamela D. Kurt will lead a discussion on types of scams, how to protect oneself and what resources are available if one has been a victim of scams.

Origami Workshop

Nov. 11, 4 p.m.

Learn the art of Japanese paper folding and craft a bookmark, a paper box, a pigeon and the classic crane. All that is needed is few a pieces of blank printer paper to follow along.

Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to noon Join for a fun-packed demo on quick and easy holiday gifts for all skill levels. Learn how to make coasters, greeting cards, placemats, table runners, pillows and lap quilt by the holidays.

Things to Do With Genealogy

Nov. 21, 2 p.m.

Learn fun things to do with one’s genealogy, including gifts, home decor and more.

A is for ARTS

Nov. 24, 1 p.m.

Preschoolers ages 3-5 with a caregiver will bring “Thanks for Thanksgiving” by Julie Markes to life through creative movement, theatre and music with Fairmount Center for the Arts.

Program is provided in partnership with Fairmount Center for the Arts with the support of the Ohio Arts Council and the Lake-Geauga Fund of the Cleveland Foundation.

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Russell Township Trustees discussed the process of hiring a construction manager to build the 4,800-square-foot garage behind the township police station to store fire and police department vehicles. The drawing was presented Oct. 7 by Jim “JP” Ptacek, a principal at Larsen Architects in Lakewood.

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gineered, steel-sided, insulated building with a simple framework and concrete floor.

By positioning the garage with the long sides on the north and south, two more bays could be added on the west end if needed in the future, said Trustee Gary Gabram.

The garage is not connected to the fire or police department, partly because of cost.

Consultant Jim Dixon, a construction manager, said if the garage was attached to either station, a sprinkler system would have to be installed and would increase the expense of the building by about $50,000.

Trustee Jim Mueller said over the phone Oct. 11 when the current fire station was built storage space was a cost the township couldn’t afford and the same thing happened when the police station was built.

Estimated cost for the structure is $375,000 and will not require additional fundraising, he said.

“This is something that has been a long time coming,” he said.

At the meeting, Ptacek introduced Dixon, who has worked with Larsen, to explain the process of interviewing and hiring a construction manager. A construction manager works with trustees to make sure the project comes in on budget as a joint venture between the architect and the builder, Dixon said, adding the design and build process is faster and easier than past processes that often wound up in court when one or both sides of a contract were dissatisfied.

“This building is the fulfillment of what we would have liked when we built the police station,” Mueller said.

The abandoned fire station on Chillicothe Road south of Kinsman Road has been a point of contention, with Mueller wanting to repair the roof and save the brick structure and Gabram wanting to tear it down, since it is no longer large enough for modern fire trucks.

Mueller said the road department will be using the old fire station for storage.

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St. Anselm Student Excels in STEM Competition

Congratulations to Giancarlo for placing in the top 300 MASTERS in the 10th annual Broadcom MASTERS — the nation’s premier science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) competition for middle school students. The Broadcom MASTERS, a program of the Society for Science & the Public, seeks to inspire young scientists, engineers and innovators to solve the grand challenges of the 21st century.

The Top 300 MASTERS were select-

ed from the largest pool of applicants the competition has seen, with 3,476 students from 42 states and Puerto Rico.

Giancarlo’s impressive project is titled “A Decoupled Giancarlo Aquaponics System Improves the Production, Yield and Quality of Microgreens Within the Brassicaceae and Asteraceae Families vs. a Traditional Coupled Aquaponics System.”

Community Meetings Chester Township: Nov. 4, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; Nov. 5, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees; Nov. 9, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals. All meetings are held at the Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted. (Meetings are open to public, but seating limited to 10. Trustees, fiscal officer and department heads, if in attendance, are practicing social distancing.)

Russell Township: Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m., Zoning Commission; Nov. 4, 2:30 p.m., Board of Trustees; Nov. 9, 7 p.m..

Board of Zoning Appeals. (Trustees have opted to resume their regular meeting schedule but has changed the location of future meetings to the Russell Town Hall, 14890 Chillicothe Road. Meetings will be held in the Town Hall until further notice.

The location is changed to the Town Hall to better accommodate physical distancing advisories.)

West Geauga BOE: Nov. 16, 7 p.m., virtual regular meeting. All meetings are held at the BOE Community Room, 8615 Cedar Road, unless otherwise noted.

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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.

No registration required unless otherwise noted.

These Are Holly Days

Nov. 7 and 14, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Browse a premier selection of nature-themed holiday decor and gifts for sale by regional artisans at Holly Days Artisan Boutique & Mistletoe Market at The West Woods Nature Center in Russell Township.

The Mistletoe Market also features handmade gifts created by young artisans.

This year, to observe social distancing, the event will be held two consecutive weekends with different artisans featured at each.

Visit one weekend or both. Limited numbers will be permitted inside, so there may be a short wait to enter. Face coverings will be required for shoppers, vendors, staff and volunteers indoors and wherever social distancing is impossible outdoors.

View lists of vendors in advance on the park district’s website.

For information, contact Teresa Runion, special events coordinator, at trunion@geaugaparkdistrict.org or 440-279-0882.

Police Blotter The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Chester Township Police Department Oct. 12-25, 2020.

FOUND PROPERTY Oct. 22 4:23 p.m., Sperry Road. Female found a nice lawn mower at the back of her property.

Lawn mower appears to be dumped.

PROPERTY DAMAGE Oct. 24 7:38 p.m., Caves Road. Someone threw an apple at caller’s car as he was passing Eddy’s Fruit Farm. Caller returned home and there is a dent in the car.

11:44 p.m., County Line Road. Officers reports passed a mailbox that was smashed by a pumpkin.

SUSPICIOUS Oct. 14 4:41 p.m., West Geauga Trail. Caller advised he was outside painting jars and a male walked up and said caller’s dog attacked his daughter. Man said it was a big black dog, but caller does not have a black dog.

Man left on foot and said he was “going to come back and I was going to pay.” Caller has never seen man before. Officers checked area. UTL. Oct. 15 11:25 p.m., Caves Road. Checking on some guests at Orchard Hills Park. Couple sleeping in pavilion watching Netflix. Advised park was closed and they picked up

their belongings and left.

Oct. 20 8:20 p.m., Mayfield Road. Female set up traps attempting to catch a stray cat. Advised she did not have permission to be on property. Female was advised to take her traps off property and leave if she did not have permission.

Oct. 24 7:26 p.m., Brook Lane. Truck parked in front of caller’s house and a couple of people got out and went into the woods. Female called back to advise vehicle came back, dropped someone off with a flashlight and left area again. Caller called back in and advised she spoke with her neighbor who knew the people and they were tracking a deer.

The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Russell Township Police Department Oct. 6-22, 2020.

SPECIAL ATTENTION Oct. 16 12:53 p.m., Kinsman Road. Caller requested special attention on Oct. 17 from 9:45-10 a.m. due to a planned Trump road rally, leaving Giant Eagle in Bainbridge and traveling on state Route 87 to Middlefield. Caller is concerned there will be a large amount of traffic.

THEFT Oct. 16 12:40 p.m., Belle Vernon Drive. Caller reported his flag and flag pole were stolen sometime between last night and this morning.

Flag was in support of law enforcement.

Caller requested report on file.

Oct. 17 12:05 p.m., Chillicothe Road. Complainant responded to the station to report her Thin Blue Line flag was stolen from her mailbox sometime between Oct. 12-13 overnight. She just wanted PD aware.

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Home environment care assistant. Part – Time, weekends, shifts negotiable, must be compassionate. Light housekeeping and meal prep. Apply in person GEAUGA ASSISTED LIVING, 16065 G.A.R. HWY, MONTVILLE, OH or call 44-9683715.

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To apply, stop into the office Monday - Thursday, 9am to 3pm.

Be sure to bring 2 forms of ID. A resume is encouraged.

Applications for the position of Mechanic I in Chester Township will be accepted by the Chester Township Board of Trustees until 4:00 p.m. on Friday October 30, 2020. The positions serve under the direction of the Road Superintendent. Employees will follow the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and rules as established by the Board of Trustees and Road Superintendent.

220 Center St. Ste B-2 Chardon, OH 44024 440-285-5627

The Mechanic I will repair all diesel/gas mechanical equipment used by the Road Department. Expert knowledge required, Fuel Operator AB license a plus. Must be able to work with crews to identify and troubleshoot upcoming issue, maintain a plow route, knowledge of plows and deicing equipment, and maintain computerized equipment log.

Application forms are available at The Town Hall, or on the website at www.chestertwp.org/jobs.

Applications and resumes may be dropped off at or mailed to: Chester Township Board of Trustees, 12701 Chillicothe Rd., Chesterland, OH 44026 and must be received no later than 4:00 PM on Friday, October 30, 2020.

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Service Directory

AUTOS & PARTS 2010 Chrysler Town-n-Country van, stow-n-go, heated seats, movie screens, roof rack. $1,700. Bill 440-564-9154 2010 Toyota Sienna XLE. Low mileage 88/k. Loaded, leather, DVD sytem, CD player, heated captain chairs. Tan. $1,000. 216-387-2999 Cash for Junk Vehicles: running or not, classics/big trucks/etc., free removal, call/text Zac 440-679-7293.

FOR RENT

PETS & ANIMALS Seeking indoor winter boarding, December through March for (1) horse. Self care, indoor arena, daily turnout a must.

Chardon Area. 440-286-3840.

Auburn Twp Apt For Rent, 2 Bedroom, No Smoking, No Pets, Heat, Trash & Snow Removal & Lawn Care Included.

Quiet Country Setting. Kenston School District. $860 / Month. Contact Lou @ 440.336.3537

Tinker Bell: Sweet grey tabby, spayed female, vaccinated, 10-11 weeks old. Needs forever indoor home & a best-friend owner. 440-321-2485.

Chesterland: apartment for rent County Line Rd., private family setting, No Dogs, No Smoking. call 440-423-4653 or 216-256-1136.

Craft Show Amish Mennonite. 60+ Vendors. Food, Fry Pies, Soft Pretzels. Friday Nov. 13 4-8:30pm, Sat. Nov. 14 9-2pm.

Buster Miller Farm, 17719 Newcomb Rd 44062. 548.2608

Chardon, 3 BR, 1 1/2 BA house, 3-car garage. Refrigerator and stove included.

No smoking, no pets. $975/month+utilities. Chardon Schools! 440 285 2247.

COMMERCIAL RENTALS Commercial building for lease: 5,200 sqft with office, ample parking, 2 minutes East of Chardon Square on Rt 6, 440-3137626.

FOR SALE

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Bev Thompson Avon Independent Sales Representative Call: 440-708-8045 Visit my Web site: https://www.avon.com/ myavon/bthompson8804

REAL ESTATE NEW PRICE - 2 bdr. condo, Colonial Park, Chardon city. New carpet, hardwood, luxury vinyl. Private end unit. $79,900 Call 440-632-8334.

Thompson Twp – 1 acre scenic rolling building lot, side street lots of privacy. $12,900. 440-289-0708.

SERVICES Experienced Amish carpenter looking to do small side jobs. Have tools. Call or text 330-977-3020.

Buckeye Stoneworks: we specialize in Amherst sandstone, we custom cut all projects for masons, landscapers, builders, contractors, and residential, by appt only, call 440-632-0188 leave message.

Two Used JL Audio 12W6v2 Subs, Two Used Pioneer Mono PDX-M6 Amps. All Wiring Included. Excellent Condition.

Priced To Sell. $400. 440-552-4400.

Cyclone rake leaf vacuum model Z10 extra hoses & parts included. Cash only.

440-286-7200 Kwonglam Industrial Sewing Machine Model KL-0303. Excellent condition. Table and accessories included. $1500.00 (440)-834-8943 Echo backpack leaf blower. times. $200/OBO. 440-488-8407.

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Pedal Car: 68 Camaro gold with white stripe. Original paint and parts. Fair condition. $75/OBO. 440-564-1172.

Osburn wood stove 40,000btu., $700.00.

Four winter tires 205/55/16. $100.00.

Brown eggs from free range hens, no antibiotics, no hormones. 440-636-5747 Delta 10” table saw w/extend table, mobile base, duck & geese decoys, Coleman stove, heater, waders, hunting boots, RC plane w/accessories. 440-834-1850.

Two freestanding electric fireplaces $40.00 each. Call 440-632-5145.

Dining Room Set: Solid Oak, Table with extensions, 6 chairs, Buffet with Hutch, Server Buffet. Excellent condition, must sell. 440-708-0078.

Four cemetary plots at Lakeside Cemetary (section 16) - 2 side-by-side: cemetary price for all 4 is $19,580, selling for $16,000. One double side-by-side: cemetary price $9,790, selling for $8,500. 440729-0070 Poly water storage tanks: 654 gallon for $500, 255 gallon for $200. 440-729-0070.

FREE: Antique walnut reed pump organ, 1780 vintage, body good, working, need minor work; old mahogany buffet $149, good condition. 440-338-3563.

GARAGE/ESTATE SALES If you need to have a moving sale or estate sale call Kathy Willis at 440-8403226, partial estate buyouts also.

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

Offering special discounts for interior and exterior painting and staining this season. 20 years experience. Professional and insured. Call Dan, 440-342-4552.

Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses, we do most anything, Call between 8am and 4pm, 440813-4272. No answer, leave message.

WANTED Looking for snowplower for handicap driveway this winter. 216-235-0032

WANTED TO BUY Old fishing tackle wanted: fishing lures (wood or plastic), tackle boxes, wooden duck decoys. Call Lee at 440-313-8331.

Wanted ‘65-‘67 Mustang Convertible, and other muscle cars needing repair, call/ text 440-832-1465.

Buying all Stanley Bailey planes and machinist tools. Call Karl at 440-812-3392.

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