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Mutual Aid For Road Snow Plowing Proposed By Ann Wishart ann@geaugamapleleaf.com
A couple of nasty snowfalls and COVID-19-related driver shortages this winter have prompted several communities on the west side of Geauga County to consider a mutual aid agreement among road departments. Russell Township Trustee Gary Gabram said during a trustees meeting Jan. 20 there has been talk among officials from Bainbridge and Russell townships and South Russell and Chagrin Falls villages to create a mutual aid pact similar to those fire departments in the area have in place. When township or village plow drivers are sick or quarantined and unable to drive a plow truck to clear the township or village roads, the mutual aid system would provide a way for one department to ask a neighboring department to assist, he said. The current problem arises when the novel coronavirus affects a plow driver, but the mutual aid would not be limited to illness, he said. “There would be mutual aid for anything that could possibly go wrong,” Gabram said. While the Ohio Revised Code allows road departments to share equipment, the concept of sharing personnel is being vetted by the Geauga County Prosecutor’s Office, he said. See Plowing • Page 3
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Senior Athena Hocevar drives against Hawken thanks to a screen from Lauren Munko in the Wolverines 57-49 loss to the Hawks. Hocevar scored 18 points, including four 3-pointers. The Wolverines have only played four games to start the week due schedule conflicts and the coronavirus.
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High hopes are in play for each team entering a new season of competition. Things like a virus or injuries can alter expectations quite a bit. But in the hopes for success, you work through whatever happens. West Geauga’s Wolverines girls basketball team has dealt with many of these things, and is finally getting its new season underway, albeit without coach Bob Beutel. They also have a key player currently sidelined, Alexa Hocevar. But others are stepping up finally under interim coach Greg Dugger. When the Wolverines jumped off to a 12-3 lead over the host
Hawken Hawks Saturday afternoon in The Nest, ignited by a 3-pointer from the left wing by Athena Hocevar, it looked like a West G-dominant contest was in the works. The Hawks also have high expectations for this season under coach David Murray, though, and having the benefit of a few games under their belts — whereas this
was just the third game for West Geauga — proved to be just what Hawken needed. The Wolverines maintained a small lead most of the first half, being tied once, at 18-18. But the Hawks’ big plays on both ends of the floor in the second half helped them claim a 57-49 See Basketball • Page 4
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Tuesdays, 3-5 p.m. United Way Services of Geauga County has teamed up the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to provide boxes of food to Geauga residents. The drive-thru food distribution will take place each Tuesday in February and March at the Geauga County Fairgrounds, 14373 North Cheshire St., Burton. Preregistration is required each week; call 216-738-2265 or visit wefeedgeauga.com
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Feb. 5, 7:30-9 a.m. Geauga Growth Partnership, Kent State University at Geauga and Leadership Geauga will present “State of Geauga” at the next Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) breakfast. Join the Zoom webinar to hear lessons learned in 2020 and how different sectors of the community have adjusted due to COVID-19. To register, email info@geaugagrowth. com or call 440-564-1060.
Audubon Shares Threats to Birds
Feb. 16, 7 p.m. Cleveland-area photographer and author Steve Cagan will introduce Blackbrook Audubon guests to the Colombian Pacific coast rain forest area of El Chocó in a virtual program. He will describe the biodiversity of this natural treasure and the harm caused to bird populations by mining and logging. Register on the event page of blackbrookaudubon.org. A link will be sent to each registrant’s email address. Attendees may enter the meeting at 6:30 p.m.
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Composting 101
March 16, 6 p.m. The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), Geauga West Library, the Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste District and Geauga County Master Gardeners will host Composting 101: Take the Leap and Start Your Heap. Join for the free online program to learn composting basics and benefits, different composting methods and how to avoid common composting problems. Participants will have a chance to win a compost bin. Geauga residents will be eligible to receive a free kitchen compost pal. Registration is required; visit geaugalibrary.libcal.com. For information, call Gail Prunty at 440-834-1122.
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April 23 and 24 Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is holding its spring tree sale at the Geauga County Fairgrounds in Burton. The sale offers a streamlined selection of both bareroot seedlings and 1-3 gallon container trees and shrubs. Rain barrels and compost tumblers are also available. For more information and a complete list of trees, visit geaugaswcd.com or call 440834-1122. To place an order, complete the order form and submit with payment to Geauga SWCD, PO Box 410, Burton, OH 44021. Make checks payable to Geauga SWCD or to pay by credit card, contact the office at 440834-1122. Order deadline is April 1. The tree sale pickup dates are April 23, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and April 24, from 9 a.m. to noon.
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The two villages already have agreements in place, so the townships need to follow suit, Gabram said. “It’s important to have those discussions now before a major catastrophe like 1979,” Trustee Kristina Port said. The winter of 1979 featured snowstorms of epic proportions with many roads closed for days, and people and vehicles stranded all over Northeast Ohio. In other business, Sean Gideon asked trustees for permission to use the Bob Hall baseball field for practice by his U-11 travel tournament team starting in March, weather permitting. Gideon said The Diamond Kings team has about 12 players, ages 9, 10 and 11, signed up and he wants to give them more of a challenge than they get in the West Geauga Baseball Federation, which is a recreation league. Some fields in Geauga County have closed down due to COVID-19, he said, adding he will work with the federation to schedule time on the field. The players are all from Russell and Chester townships, he said. The team is part of the Buckeye Baseball League and will play
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Government Meetings Chester Township: Feb. 3, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; Feb. 8, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; Feb. 9, 6:30 p.m., Planning Commission, via Zoom; Feb. 11, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees; Feb. 17, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission. 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. For Zoom meeting information visit the township website.) Russell Township: Feb. 3, 2:30 p.m.,
Board of Trustees; Feb. 17, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees. (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: Feb. 8, 7 p.m., regular meeting. All meetings are held at the BOE Community Room, 8615 Cedar Road, unless otherwise noted.
Geauga Park District For more information, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org. No registration required unless otherwise noted. Check the website before coming out in case of changes or cancellations.
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victory in overtime. Consecutive 3-pointers from Gabi Cicerini, Julianna Pollock and Carmen Cicerini, capped by a put-back hoop from Gabi, tied the game after West G’s early lead. After several scores by each team, Rosie Murray of Hawken split a pair of free throws with 17.9 seconds left before halftime to bring her team to within a point, 26-25. Controlling the backboards, especially in the second half, and a pressure defense that forced 10 third-period turnovers for the Wolverines (2-2) proved to be the difference as Hawken (7-2) overcame a 45-39 Wolverine lead with 3:18 left in the game to force an overtime. A 6-0 run to gain the final lead for the home team proved who had more steam left in their engines. “It’s been really tough on the girls,” Dugger said. “Having so many games cancelled and trying to find time for practice and new games just has been tough. Add in not having Alexa due to injury, and then losing Grace Wolfe early in this game, has put a real challenge on our backs. “In the third period, we were pressured into some errors. We had moment where we got out of control, but we will just keep working.” Athena Hocevar was the game’s high scorer with 18 points. Constant hounding by Hawken’s guards kept the ball away from Hocevar and Nicola Ehrbar, two quality athletes that stir the Wolverine pots in the moment. One bright sign for West Geauga’s future, though, was the play of freshman post Maggie Furst. Showing good instincts for posi-
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Become an official citizen scientist by participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count, a worldwide count coordinated by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society. For more information, visit gbbc. birdcount.org. Geauga Park District’s counting will be conducted at The West Woods Nature Center on Feb. 12, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. during 45-minute time slots beginning at 1 p.m.; and Feb. 13 and 14, during hour-long time slots beginning at 11 a.m. Registration is required and participants may only register for one session. tioning in the low post, she added 10 points, 10 rebounds and four blocked shots to the untapped arsenal for her team, hoping to gather some momentum for her team’s contest against Orange the following week. “I’m just working in practice to prepare myself to help this team,” Furst said. “If we can keep playing, we need to make up for lost time, and I’m just trying to be part of it.” Makayla White sparked the second-half surge for Hawken, scoring 11 of her teamhigh 13 points in the second half. “The biggest thing for us was playing sound defense and working for good shots,” she said. “We didn’t have great moments shooting the ball, but we hit some big shots when we absolutely needed them.” “We were fortunate today,” added Coach Murray. “We played good team basketball when we had to. Makayla stabilizes us a lot at both ends of the floor, and she had a big second half both ways to give us a lift, which everybody else fed into. The girls created opportunities for each other, we got big plays, and we beat a very good team.” Beside the 13 points and 12 rebounds from White, Kate Bollinger recorded a double-double with 12 points and like number of rebounds, Pollard hit for 10 points, and control of the boards and forcing those 10 third-period turnovers simply took control in the end. Few teams will out-rebound West Geauga, especially by a 37-28 count, but that and tough defense did the job on a cold day. West Geauga got off 15 fewer shots, thanks to the turnovers, but hit on 33 percent of them. Hawken hit only 16 of 57 for 28 percent, but a cold streak in the fourth period and overtime proved more costly for the visitors.
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West Geauga Schools BOE Appreciation Month
January is Ohio School Board Appreciation Month. In a letter to the members of the West Geauga Board of Education, West Geauga Superintendent Richard Markwardt stated, “This past school year, you led West Geauga Through the territory transfer of the former Newbury Local School District into West Geauga, reconfiguration of our elementary school buildings, and a life-altering pandemic. Always, you did so with an awareness of your responsibility to promote the academic, social, and emotional growth of our students and the physical and mental safety of our students, staff, and residents…Thank you for your thoughtful focused leadership during a year characterized by uncertainties and challenges.”
The letter accompanied certificates sent from the Ohio School Boards Association honoring the board members for “Putting children first in the decisions you make for your district.”
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“Reading with your child is the single best thing you can do educationally for your child. Reading aloud promotes an authentic love for literature, which will open doors. Read anything, read often and read to show your child there is nothing you would rather be doing,” according to Lindsey Elementary School Principal Meagan Bellan. West Geauga emphasizes reading in elementary classrooms daily with a wide variety of techniques and activities.
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Chester Government Update The Chester Township Board of Trustees meeting on Jan. 14 opened at 6:15 p.m. with the recommendation of Police Chief Mark Purchase for the hiring of Anthony R. Insana to a full-time position at the rate of $22.74 per hour. Officer Insana is a graduate of West Geauga High School and is excited to be working in his hometown; congratulations, Officer Insana. The board also approved the minutes for Dec. 3, 2020. Next on the agenda was a public hearing for zoning amendment Z 2020-6. The zoning chairperson opened the meeting with the reading of the amendment. The trustees opened the meeting for public comment and Margaret Muehling gave a presentation
and comments on the amendment. With no further comments, the trustees had public discussion and approved the original amendment presented by the zoning commission. Park Board member Bob Somrak presented the trustees with a drawing and possible recommendations on potentially enclosing part of the volleyball pavilion located in southeast section of Parkside Park. Somrak explained that the park board is always looking to add some detail to the park and enclosing the pavilion could create expanded seasonal use. The Chester Road Department business, the board approved up to $2,400 to Mulberry Creek for 2021 hanging flower baskets for
Campus News Stephen Sandham, of Chester Township, a communication studies major, was named to the dean’s list at Baldwin Wallace University for the fall semester.
Nick Canitia, of Chester Township; and Eva Mulloy and Hannah Taylor, both of Russell Township, were named to Ohio Wesleyan’s fall semester dean’s list.
Vivienne Weir, a marine science major from Russell Township, were named to the dean’s list at Coastal Carolina University for the fall semester.
Taylor Murton and Despina Sarris, both of Chester Township, achieved dean’s list honors at Kent State University for the fall semester.
the township. Trustees accepted donations of $100 each from Joe Mazzurco, Ken Radtke, Skip Claypool and Patricia Jarrett. The trustees approved $29,700 to Grade Line Inc. to install a culvert box on Ranch Drive. They also moved and signed a resolution with the Geauga County Engineer adopting the Geauga County Commissioners Highway Manual as well as a resolution of convenience and necessity for improvements of various roads in the township for 2021. On the recommendation of the Road Superintendent John Onyshko, the board is advertising for bids for various materials for furnishing and delivery to township storage, with a submittal deadline of Feb. 25 by noon at town hall. The bids will be opened and read aloud at the Feb. 25 trustees meeting at 6:35 p.m. In Chester Zoning Commission business, the board approved the hiring of Kathleen McCarthy as part-time zoning secretary effective Jan. 6, 2021. In new business, the board approved the interior painting of town hall in the amount of $6,400 to Painting Solutions. The board submitted a ballot to Joyce Fetzer, OTARMA Nomination Committee chair, to vote for Marsha
Funk and Brian Morris to serve for four years. Trustees moved to recognize the last Friday of April as Arbor Day for being part of Tree City USA. The trustees approved up to $3,800 payable to Playground World to install play soft mulch in the two playground areas and approved the reservation of the gazebo at Parkside for the 2021 Kiwanis Concerts in the Park taking place from 7-9 p.m. on July 7, 14, 21, 28 and Aug. 4, 11 and 18. Finally, in new business, trustees approved payment to employees for balances of 2020 vacation time per the township policy manual and also recognized the road department’s 10 employees, awarding each a $100 bonus for their outstanding efforts during the Dec. 1 and 2 snowstorm. The board went into executive session to consider the discussion of employment and compensation of public employees. Upon re-entering public session, they moved to advertise for a part-time administrative assistant and part-time fiscal office assistant for Chester Town Hall with a submittal deadline of 4 p.m. Feb. 12. Submitted by Joseph C. Mazzurco, Chester Township Trustee
Police Blotter The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Chester Township Police Department Jan. 15-31, 2021. ANIMAL BITE Jan. 16 11:46 a.m., Apple Blossom Lane. Amazon driver with a dog bite, no rescue. Need to file a report. CITIZEN ASSIST Jan. 16 9:50 a.m., Opalocka Drive. Would like an officer to standby while we meet the snowplow contractor to exchange money and driveway markets in the parking lot of the police department at 10 a.m. Have had ongoing dispute with contractor. Stood by exchange, no issues.
FRAUD Jan. 23 2:42 p.m., Opalocka Drive. Female is on station. Someone tried to get unemployment under her information. Report completed. No loss to complainant. Jan. 26 10:39 a.m., West Geauga Trail. Senior male gave information to an online hacker that got ahold of tax returns. See report. SUSPICIOUS Jan. 19 12:12 p.m., Mayfield Road. Caller advised there is a couple in the store; it doesn’t appear right. Caller is concerned they might not be able to buy a gun. They think she may be buying a gun for him. Caller advised she’d just like an officer to stop in the store. Male is standing with his hands in his pocket. See report. 7:49 p.m., Warwick Lane. Someone walking through backyards looking in the window. Last seen headed east on foot. Dark hat, dark jacket. Caller thinks it was a male. Just one male. Jan. 30 4:08 a.m., Brook Lane. Car in the driveway and someone was just pounding on the window. They are now sitting in their car. Lights are going on and off. Looks like an SUV. Believe it was a male. House is locked. Saw the shadow and that’s why I think it was a male. This has been going on for the past hour. They pounded on the window for about 15-20 minutes then went and sat in the car. Subject checked OK. Report to follow.
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Wolverines Place Fourth In CVC Championship By Haley Adams sports@geaugamapleleaf.com The Wolverines came into the swim season unsure of how the season would look and finish. In three separate locations, this year’s swimmers had the challenge of not only competing against three other schools that were present at the pools, but also competing against the clock. “It’s been a challenge with COVID-19,” said Joshua Burdecki. “They are trying to separate us as much as they can, with four schools here. (But) it’s still a small pool — it’s not that big — and we have three teams in the bleachers. They’re doing their best. “At Hawken and Beachwood, it’s difficult to gage; we’re not getting their results back.” Burdecki tied for sixth in the 100-yard butterfly, while Hawken’s Alex Podrez won the event. Teammate Ethan Kulp finished 11th. “I came in wanting to get my 100-yard butterfly a little bit faster, and I did,” said Burdecki. “I’ve been consistent with my 50-yard freestyle and 50-yard backstroke, and I got a little bit faster time on my backstroke.” Teammate Grant Congdon spoke of his
personal goals coming into the evening. “I wanted to be successful in the 100-yard breaststroke, which I was, and I was happy with that,” he said. “We wanted to compete. Everyone has their own individual goals coming in, everyone has their time they want to meet, and for the most part the team did great.” Congdon would finish sixth in his 100-yard breaststroke, serve as the second swimmer in the team’s 400-yard freestyle relay, and compete in the 200-yard individual medley. Burdecki swam the opening leg for the 200-yard medley relay, where his team placed fourth. He also swam the last leg in the team’s 200-yard freestyle relay, and finished ninth in the men’s 100-yard backstroke. On the women’s side, Ashley Chase finished first in the 100-yard freestyle, earning her team 20 points in the event. The Wolverines finished third in the women’s 200-yard freestyle relay. “We’re taking this season one race at a time, one meet at a time,” said Congdon. “We’re just trying to win as much as we can, one race at a time. Our main goal was to do well at the CVC, and do well in each of our individual races, and see wherever that takes us.”
Schools CVWC Offers Scholarships
The Chagrin Valley Woman’s Club will offer $1,500 scholarships to seniors from Chagrin Falls, Kenston, Orange, Solon and West Geauga high schools who will begin their freshman year of college or technical school in the fall of 2021. The criteria for awarding the scholarships include financial need, academic achievement, community involvement/ service and work experience. Interested students should contact their guidance department for more information.
Farm Bureau Offers Scholarships
Geauga County Farm Bureau is offering scholarship opportunities to students pursuing post-high school education. The scholarship amount is determined by the number of acceptable qualifying applications.
The applicant must be either a current Geauga County Farm Bureau member or family member whose parents/guardian is a current Geauga County Farm Bureau member at the time of applying and at time of scholarship payout. The applicant must be a full-time enrollee of an accredited two or fouryear college, university or technical school. First-year applicants must prove enrollment or admission status. Prior recipients may reapply. Recipients of a scholarship or a representative must attend the Farm Bureau Annual Meeting held in September. The fillable form is available on the farm bureau’s website www.geaugafb.org or by emailing geauga@ofbf.org. No handwritten forms will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by April 10. For more information, call 440-426-2195.
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LG Executive Director Embarks on New Journey By Rose Nemunaitis editor@geaugamapleleaf.com The new year brought in new opportunities for Leadership Geauga County Executive Director Melanie Scanlon, who decided to leave her post to start a position as a leadership development consultant for Progressive Insurance. Scanlon said her tenure at LG highlighted the good that can be done when community leaders come together and taught her many valuable lessons. “I learned even more from my time at Leadership Geauga then I could have ever imagined,” Scanlon said. “I learned that people really do want to be of service and make their community better. If you can show people what is needed and how they can help, they will go above your wildest imagination to create positive change.” For more than a quarter of a century, LG’s annual programs have sought to inform, educate, connect and inspire Geauga County’s seasoned and future decision-makers. Scanlon took over the executive director role from Dr. Bob Faehnle in June 2016 — overseeing the graduation of four classes and starting a fifth, which has become a virtual/ in-person hybrid due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During her tenure, Scanlon had more than 200 participants go through the adult and youth LG programs while she worked to strategically strengthen each one. Advancements included enhancing leadership development content in part of the Signature Adult Program and reformatting the Youth Program to a 10-day summer institute, Scanlon said, adding it provides the same high impact and quality experience, but in a format easier for busy high school students to access. ”In addition, we secured the largest multiyear grant Leadership Geauga has ever received to start a program for retirees,” Scanlon said. “I am so proud of that new program and the opportunity to more fully engage retirees into our community.”
The Heritage Program is currently recruiting its first class and is set to launch in May. Scanlon said LG leveraged the generosity of the alumni community to help raise funds from its annual Emerald Ball events and kick-started Geauga on Board to train local leaders to serve on nonprofit boards. “Over the years, we also partnered with so many local organizations to provide alumni programs,” she said, listing the Chardon Area Chamber of Commerce, Geauga Growth Partnership, Kent State University–Geauga, Geauga County Library Foundation, Red Key Network and the Rotary Club of Chardon as a few. “There isn’t a part of this community our alumni haven’t made better,” Scanlon said. “And they do so without want of recognition or thanks — simply because they care and because they can.” Susan Kruger, LG board president, is interim executive director. She said Scanlon took LG to the next level of maturity. “She is one of those rare people who can see both the big picture and manage the details,” Kruger said. “She quickly grasped the role of an executive director for a non-profit and led us to be more organized, more intentional about our programming and relationship building with class members, businesses, alumni and other nonprofits in the county.” Kruger called Scanlon an incredibly smart woman who can think on her feet to manage a crisis, develop well thought out strategic plans and have fun doing it. “I personally will miss her incredible talent, passion and commitment to Leadership Geauga,” Kruger said. “The only saving grace is that I know as a Geauga resident, she will continue to support Leadership Geauga as time and talent allows.” Andy Bushman, LG board treasurer, said goodbyes are always hard. “Melanie had a true passion for Geauga County and the mission of Leadership Geauga that there is a leader in everyone,” Bushman said.
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Leadership Geauga Executive Director Melanie Scanlon begins the year taking her talents to a new position at Progressive Insurance. Scanlon said she is going to “really miss getting to know the community on such an intimate level.”
Scanlon said she looks forward to creating learning solutions for individuals and teams at Progressive. “Leadership Development has always been my true passion, which is why I came to Leadership Geauga in the first place,” Scanlon said. “I was thrilled to run the adult and youth leadership programs to help individuals see how their unique talents and gifts could make their organizations and the community a better place. “At Progressive, I will get to work on leadership programs 100% of my time which is really exciting. I always believe that people should be looking for new challenges and opportunities to grow professionally. This is an opportunity for me to do that,” she added. “I hope that during my tenure, Leadership Geauga was always seen as a collaborative
partner, an organization that was always looking for ways to make our community better. Not for publicity, but because we truly care about this place and want to see it continue to be the best place to live, work and raise a family.” Scanlon learned that even if they don’t realize it, people thrive when they make new connections. “Watching class members become real friends was something that always brought me so much joy — and was honestly so unexpected at first,” Scanlon said. “No one joins a program like LG to make new friends, but when you go through a life changing, common experience, real relationships happen naturally.” Lastly, Scanlon said she learned what an impact people can have in their own community. “I think it is easier for people to know what is going on nationally, but staying involved at the local level is your opportunity to have a real impact,” Scanlon said. “From local elected officials that will answer the phone when you call, to local organizations who give back to youth sports and schools, there is a real opportunity to make a difference if you stay engaged locally. I was always humbled and amazed by the community leaders who gave of their time to meet with our class members.” It also inspired Scanlon to get involved in the community in ways she wouldn’t have before coming to LG. “Leadership Geauga is 26 years young and there is so much more left in store for the organization,” Scanlon said. “With the addition of the Heritage Program for retirees, Leadership Geauga will now have programs that span generations. “I can’t wait to watch the organization continue to grow and positively impact the community,” she continued. “There will always be a need to help individuals better understand their unique leadership strengths and find ways to use those gifts in their own community. Leadership Geauga isn’t going anywhere. I can’t wait to watch and cheer on the organization as the new executive director takes the lead.” LG is taking applications for a new executive director. Those interested are asked to submit a resume and letter of interest to careers@leadershipgeauga.org.
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Geauga Public Library All events are virtual unless otherwise noted. For virtual programs, include an email when registering; instructions for picking up craft materials and joining the Zoom meeting will be provided upon registration. To register, visit www.GeaugaLibrary.net and click on “Programs.”
GCPL Reopens for Limited In-Person Services
GCPL buildings have reopened to the public for limited in-building services. Face coverings are required inside GCPL buildings and distancing should be practiced at all times. Services include walk-through browsing; computer access for one two-hour session per day – reservations required; holds pickups; and use of the Mobile Memory Lab at the Thompson Branch.
Family Storytimes
Feb. 8, 15 and 22, 10-10:30 a.m. All ages welcome to join for stories, music and fun.
Film Discussion
Feb. 4, 2 p.m. Join for a discussion of “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.” Place a hold online or call a local branch for assistance.
Take and Make: Love Those Birds
In the take and make kit, receive two wooden bird cut outs to decorate, as well as birdseed and a recipe to create ornaments to hang in trees at home. Register and call ahead to pick up the kit during open hours. Last day to pick up is Feb. 5, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Stuff n’ Storytime
Feb. 5, 10:30 a.m. Participants will make and design a stuffed Rascal pillow live on Zoom while also enjoying a special story. Upon registration, families will be notified via email with instructions on when to come and pick up the stuffing materials at their local branch.
Migration and Bird Watching
Feb. 6, 2:30 p.m. Ethan Maynard will discuss the important role that migration plays in bird watching.
Book Discussion
Feb. 8, 10 a.m. Join for a discussion of “142 Ostriches” by April Davila.
Teen Pet Pictures
Feb. 8, 4-4:30 p.m. Teens will share their favorite pictures or videos of their pets and look at unique animals from around the world.
Latin American Book Club
Feb. 8, 6 p.m. Teens in grades 9-12 and adults will discuss “The Alchemist” by Paulo Coelho. Discussion will be held in English.
Sounds of the Night
Feb. 8, 6 p.m. The program will shed some light on the various noises during the night in the habitats that surround Geauga’s homes.
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Meditation Mondays
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Feb. 8, 7 p.m. Join holistic healer and life coach Jan Webber as she leads a relaxing guided meditation for all ages and experience levels.
Yoga for Beginners
Feb. 10, 10 a.m. Local yoga instructor Christy Rosneck will teach routines with different poses and benefits.
Preschool Storytime
Feb. 10, 10:30-11 a.m. Join for storytime, modified slightly to accommodate a fun craft project. There will be craftwork that needs to be completed before storytime. Children will be given the opportunity to show their crafts during the session.
Origami Valentines
Feb. 10, 4 p.m. Learn the art of Japanese paperfolding. All one needs is a few pieces of blank paper and a pair of scissors to craft a heart, a ring, an envelope and a flower.
Migrating Waterfowl of NE Ohio
Feb. 10, 7 p.m. Learn about the birds that begin their migration to boreal forests of Canada and the Arctic tundra to have their babies in late February.
Book Discussion
Feb. 11, 5:30 p.m. Join for a discussion of “The Death of Mrs. Westaway” by Ruth Ware.
Beginner Beekeeping Classes
Feb. 12, 6-7:30 p.m. This first of three sessions will cover the key questions on the how, why, cost, options and more of beekeeping.
Arts & Entertainment Fairmount Speaker Series
Feb. 21, 3 p.m. Fairmount Center for the Arts continues its virtual “Pull Back the Curtain” speaker series with Tim McGeever’s program on Tales from Broadway. He will share insight about being an actor in a Broadway show and how one pursues the dream and gets the “gig.” The program is free, but participants need to register in order to receive the link to join the Zoom event 24 hours in advance of the program. For questions or to register, call 440-338-3171 or visit www.fairmountcenter.org.
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Farm help in Huntsburg. 440-636-5747. Driver education instructors wanted. Great way to earn extra income. Call Suburban Driving School for more information. 216-536-6708.
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Cash for Junk Vehicles: running or not, classics/big trucks/etc., free removal, call/text Zac 440-679-7293.
Steel gas cylinder cabinet/locker to store 2 industrial propane tanks, call 440-729-4134 or email SLW4134@att.net if you have a cabinet.
FOR RENT For Lease Burton: Small Gatehouse apartment on our farm. 1 bedroom. AC, large attached garage, laundry hook ups. Smoking prohibited. $650 per month. 440-221-0649
WANTED TO BUY Old fishing tackle wanted: fishing lures (wood or plastic), tackle boxes, wooden duck decoys. Call Lee at 440-313-8331.
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Wanted ‘65-‘67 Mustang Convertible, and other muscle cars needing repair, call/ text 440-832-1465.
CPAP Sleep Machine. One Year Old. Cost $1,100. Sale $650. 216-218-6211.
Buying all Stanley Bailey planes and machinist tools. Call Karl at 440-812-3392.
Two Used JL Audio 12W6v2 Subs, Two Used Pioneer Mono PDX-M6 Amps. All Wiring Included. Excellent Condition. Priced To Sell. $300. Text 440-552-4400.
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Snowblower 45” Troy Bilt. Good Runner. Too Much For Old Guy. $450. Chainsaw 20” STIHL. Make Offer. 440.286.3295.
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Vermont Castings, free standing, vent free natural gas stove. 440-632-5145.
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Vintage Withington toboggan 8ft with pad, DeWalt 1-3/4 hp motor table saw w/ extend table, mobile base excellent condition, 440-834-1850. Humpback chests, $89; Glider/Rockers new $675 asking $69, $98; antique French round marble top table, 4-chairs $1,400; 4 old captains chairs $190 oak. 440-338-3563.
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REAL ESTATE Updated, move in ready 2bdr condo, Chardon’s Colonial Park. Hardwood, new carpet & tile & floors. 77,900. Appt. 440-632-8334.
SERVICES Phil’s Wheels looking for crew providing reliable passenger van with hitch. 330-978-0367. 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.
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Sunny – handsome, charming orange tiger cat looking for his Valentine! Rescued from the cold; now neutered, vaccinated, etc. 440-862-0610
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PUBLIC NOTICE West Geauga Community Joint Recreation District Maintenance for the West Geauga Commons Park Detailed specifications may be obtained from the West Geauga Community Joint Recreation District at the Chester Township Town Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, Ohio. Detailed specification may also be obtained atwww.wgcommons. com All proposals shall be in accordance with the specifications prepared by the West Geauga Community Joint Recreation District Board. All proposals must be received at the Chester Township Town Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, Ohio until 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 9, 2021. All proposals received after this date and time will be returned to the bidder unopened. The contract will be awarded on Tuesday March 16, 2021 at the Board’s monthly scheduled meeting. The West Geauga Community Joint Recreation District reserves the right to waive informalities, to accept or reject any or all parts of any and all bids. By order of the West Geauga Community Joint Recreation District Board of Trustees Greg Poe, Chairperson Feb3, 2021
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