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Focus Groups May Form to Address West G Grade-Leveling Concerns By Ann Wishart ann@geaugamapleleaf.com
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West Geauga Schools Board of Education member Bill Beers asked in a special meeting Dec. 27 if the problem with grade-leveling and an influx of students from Newbury Schools next year could be solved by shifting students to a central campus.
West Geauga Schools Board of Education did not vote on grade-leveling or other issues during a Dec. 27 special meeting. The one-hour meeting started at 8 a.m. and ended with initial plans to have focus group meetings, including a variety of residents, administration and staff to discuss the contentious topic of grade-leveling.
Claypool Sworn-In
Board members were given a spreadsheet evaluating seven possible scenarios in which the district absorbs about 350 students from Newbury Schools when the territory transfer takes effect in 2020. About 75 parents attended a Dec. 11 meeting and spoke out against the plans presented to change Lindsey and Westwood elementary schools from each housing students from kindergarten through grade five to having kindergarten
through second grade students at Westwood and students in grades three through five at Lindsey. Superintendent Richard Markwardt said under the plan, all classes and teachers at each grade level would be in the same buildings encouraging collaboration and better achievement test scores. Students would stay together as they progress through the system, which would make stronger See Schools • Page 6
Brittni Mason Sets World Record in 100-Meter Dash WG Grad Has Paralympic Olympic Ambitions By Jamie Ward jamie@geaugamapleleaf.com
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Walter “Skip” Claypool, left, was sworn in as a Chester Township trustee on Dec. 27. Claypool defeated Frank Kolk in the November general election, 1,247 votes to 970, for the unexpired term ending Dec. 31, 2021. Eleventh District Court of Appeals Judge Matt Lynch administered the oath of office as Pam Claypool held the Bible. “It was a good time and a good start,” Claypool said. “Now the work begins.”
Sprinter Brittni Mason has built a strong resume on the women’s track team at Eastern Michigan University since graduating from West Geauga in 2016. Her 4X100-meter relay team set a school record in May. This month, the senior was named captain of this season’s team for the first time. Yet May also marked the beginning of a new opportunity when Mason learned she was eligible to compete in the Paralympic Games. She’s now a member of Team USA. In her international debut, Mason set a T47 100-meter world record Nov. 12 during the Para Athletics Championships in Dubai. Her See Mason • Page 8
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Brittni Mason, a 2107 West Geauga graduate, set a world record in the 100-meter dash at the Para Athletics Championships in Dubai.
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WGHS Students Suspended Due to Inappropriate Photos Staff Report Several freshman students at West Geauga High School were suspended last month amid an investigation into inappropriate photos. West Geauga Schools Superintendent Richard Markwardt told Cleveland Fox 8 News on Dec. 22 that a student shared an inappropriate image with other boys on the basketball team. Two basketball coaches also were placed on “administrative assignment to home” pending the investigation, Fox 8 News reported. “The coaches are no longer on administrative leave,” Markwardt told the Geauga County Maple Leaf in a Jan. 3 email. The superintendent also said the students involved were “dealt with in accordance with the student code of conduct.” According to the Chester Township Police Department incident report, officers met high school Assistant Principal Shawn Kripple on Dec. 16 and were told a freshman open-enrolled student from Lake County had sent a SnapChat of his privates to the entire freshman basketball team. The student admitted to taking the photo in Lake County and sending it to his team-
mates as a joke, according to the report. Officers then met with the student who said there was a group chat on SnapChat with all of his teammates on the basketball team. He explained prior to his SnapChat, other teammates had sent photos of their bare butt and he thought it would be funny to take a photo of his genitals. According to the report, the student also said he was notified by SnapChat that one of his teammates had taken a screenshot of the photo, and that the teammate had shown other students the photo. The student said he was not visible in the photo and denied anyone put him up to it or requested it. “No, I sent it as a joke,” he told officers. No other evidence of illegal activity was found on the student’s cell phone. The next day, the teammate who took the screenshot admitted to police he captured the photo and showed it to other students at school. He added he had deleted the photo from his cell phone. Geauga County Prosecutor Jim Flaiz said because the photograph was taken at the student’s home in Lake County, the case was sent to Lake County for any further proceedings.
Town Crier CV Jaycees Chili Brew-Off
The Chagrin Valley Jaycees will soon be hosting their annual chili brew off and welcome all local chili brew-masters to enter their recipes. Deadline for entries is Jan. 9 and participants may enter into one of three categories – service member teams, amateur teams and restaurant teams. Entries will be judged he day by three expert chili tasters. Entry fee is $50. Visit www.cvjc.org or email info@cvjcfoundation.org.
GEL Breakfast
Jan. 10, 7:30-9 a.m. Bill Mahoney, managing director of ASM International, will present “ASM’s Renewal – Crossing the Digital Divide” at the next Geauga Economic Leadership (GEL) Breakfast at Kent State University at Geauga, 14111 Claridon Troy Road, Burton. Learn what it took to achieve its digital transformation without major disruptions. Breakfast and networking begin at 7:30 a.m. Free and open to the public. Registration is appreciated. G.E.L. Breakfasts are a collaborative partnership between Kent State University at Geauga and Geauga Growth Partnership. For information or to register, call 440564-1060 or email info@geaugagrowth.com.
CV Herb Society Meets
Jan. 17, 12:30 p.m. The Chagrin Valley Herb Society will meet at the Bainbridge Library. Guests are welcome. Wellness expert Jennifer Cecere from Fly2Wellness will speak at 1:30 p.m. on mindfulness and motivation. Bring a mug for refreshments. A business meeting, including new officer installation, begins at 1 p.m.
Free Community Breakfast
Jan. 18, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Ledgewood Christian Church is hosting its free community breakfast at the church located at 8261 Kinsman Road in Russell Township. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, salmon patties, juice, coffee and tea. Ample parking is available in the rear of the church. All are welcome.
Geauga Dems Hot Topic Dinner
Jan. 23, 6:30 p.m. Dennis Schmidt, retired Cleveland Clinic psychiatrist, will talk about ways to maintain one’s sanity during the 2020 election season at the Geauga County Democratic Party’s hot topic dinner being held at party headquarters located at 12420 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township. Dinner and dessert will be served. Cost is $13 for members and $25 for nonmembers.
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The Egan Irish Dance studio in Chesterland produced several regional champions over the Thanksgiving weekend. Pictured is the team, top row, from left, Aileen Orlando (teacher), Annabelle Abbott, Lauren Hussell, Katie Piech, Alison Lupton, Tommy Conkey (teacher),
Egan Irish Dance Studio Produces Local Champions By Brian Lavrich sports@geaugamapleleaf.com Egan Irish Dance studio is relatively new to the area, but is already getting big results. Located at 8389 Mayfield Rd. in Chesterland, Egan Irish Dance instructor Tom Conkey saw many of his students impress at the Regional Championships over the Thanksgiving weekend in Louisville, Ky. Annabelle Abbott of Shaker Heights, sisters Caitlin and Riley Ford of Chardon and Katie Piech of Aurora all qualified with their performance for the National Championships, which will be in July in Nashville, TN. Joining them will be Lauren Hussell, Alison Lupton and Abby Jones, all of whom are from Shaker Heights. They had previously qualified. Abby Jones could not compete at the Regional Championships due to an injury, but her sister Lauren Jones was also part of the group. Conkey opened Egan Irish Dance in April and has been at the Mayfield Road location since June. “Things are going well,” Conkey said. “Our goal is to bring in beginners and teach Irish dance. We want a nice, encouraging environment.” Abbott, 17, talked about the preparation involved in going to the Regional Championship. “We do competitions all year so there is a lot of buildup,” Abbott said. “There was a lot of excitement and a lot of nerves, but it was a good day.” Abbott said she practices about nine hours a week. Caitlin Ford, 14, talked about being recalled at the Regional Championships. “It was very exciting,” Ford said. “I’d
never done any recalls before. I was very surprised. It was pretty amazing.” Dancers compete in two rounds. Judges then score the top 50 percent, who get recalled for the third and final round of the competition. Riley Ford agreed with her sister. “It was very fun and really exciting,” Riley Ford said. “But I was also very nervous. We train all year. “Training gets harder, but it’s very good and helps a lot.” Abbott, Piech, Lupton and Abby Jones also will compete in the All-Ireland Championships in February in preparation for the National Championships. Conkey taught at a studio in Beachwood previously. He is a certified Irish Dance instructor as are the two other instructors at Egan Irish Dance. “My family has a big Irish background,” Conkey said. “My sister danced and I spent a year traveling with her and my parents because I was eight. I started to think it was cool and, I am here (at competitions), I might as well try. I’ve never stopped and I’ve always enjoyed it.” Conkey said he couldn’t be more pleased with the effort of the dancers. “I am very pleased with how they have all handled the transition,” Conkey said. “All of them have danced at previous studios. To come into a new studio where we are developing our business and our choreography, they’ve been very positive and mature. They always have a good attitude and are willing to work.” For more information about Egan Irish Dance, call 216-973-9703 or visit eganirishdance.com.
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friendships and assist in their move up to middle school, he said. In addition, scheduling enrichment classes and creating new ones would be easier, he said at the previous meeting. A vote by the board was planned for Dec. 16, but was postponed while the administration gathered more information. Other options were listed on the spreadsheet and discussed Friday in the meeting in no special order. Moving all fifth-graders to the middle school and repurposing the classroom space at the middle school was on the list. It would lessen the crowding problem at Westwood and make fifth grade programming more consistent, according to the spreadsheet. However, it would be more costly, be a less efficient use of Lindsey’s space, affect the school’s social climate and raise more objections from parents, administrators said. “There’s a big difference between fifthand eight-graders. We like to keep kids as kids as long as we can,” Markwardt said. Keeping Newbury’s elementary school open was dismissed as too expensive. Besides staffing costs, the renovation of the building at Newbury was estimated at $400,000 and a new well might be needed, as well, the spreadsheet said. In the “ramifications” column, the admin-
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istration wrote, “Cost is indefensible – additional (cost) is estimated $805,425. Further Us vs Them.” “Remodeling of Newbury buildings and well concerns are problematic because we don’t obtain the buildings until June 30. We are creating a three-building culture, which causes a further disparity,” the study concluded. Board member Chet Ramsey spoke against the possibility of phasing Newbury students in over time. “If we are trying to create a West Geauga culture, what we do from the beginning speaks to how we want them to integrate into that culture,” he said. Treating students from both schools equally was a consideration in all the conclusions.
West Geauga already has 144 students from Newbury open-enrolled. One option — moving all OE students to Lindsey to equalize the number of students in each school — was considered inequitable because it would separate the current OE students from those who will be coming into the system in 2020. Not on the list was an idea proposed by board member Bill Beers. “Is there any way we can accelerate the single campus concept?” he asked. “People like the idea of a central campus.” By shifting some middle school grades to the high school, which is not fully occupied, more students could be moved to the campus, he said. Ramsey said parents of middle school students would be very concerned about their
children interacting with high school students and busing would be a problem. “We’d have to reconfigure the high school to make it feasible. Where do we want to spend our money?” he said. “If we cannot pass a bond issue to build a new school, that is a really good backup plan,” added board member Ben Kotowski. Board member Dan Thoreson suggested the matter be handled in the same way the master plan was created, by holding stakeholder meetings so all concerns can be addressed. “There’s no way we’re going to satisfy everybody,” he said, adding, however, people may feel better about if they know the board has a specific plan and has heard the taxpayers. “I’m not about kicking this down the road,” Thoreson said. During a discussion in the parking lot after the meeting, Anne Vidmar dismissed any concerns voiced about West Geauga students not accepting Newbury students. “I can’t imagine our kids not accepting Newbury students,” said Vidmar, who has kids in grades four, two and kindergarten. “There’s too much emphasis on that.” She said she’s more concerned about how grade-leveling would affect the education of students on a day-to-day basis. Vidmar also said she asked why Newbury parents have not been attending meetings on grade-leveling at West Geauga and was told it is up to the superintendent at Newbury Schools to let the families know about the meetings.
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Police Blotter The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Chester Township Police Department Dec. 15, 2019, through Jan. 2, 2020. In total, the police department handled 308 calls during this period. ANIMAL PROBLEM Dec. 23 8:58 a.m., Caves Road. Loose goat. UTL/GOA. DISORDERLY Dec. 27 12:52 p.m., Mulberry Road. A woman came to her house and assaulted her. Caller ordered food from Door Dash. Delivery driver was driving a silver Malibu. Report taken. HARASSMENT Dec. 16 6:06 p.m., Fairfield Trail. Caller is asking an officer to meet him at his neighbor’s. His ex-girlfriend has called him over 30 times and is driving by every five minutes. Chester PD is requesting a ping on the phone. Per T-Mobile, the phone is turned off; unable to obtain any location information. 7:07 p.m., Caves Road. Caller states his ex-girlfriend is not harassing his sister. She keeps driving past her house. JUVENILE PROBLEM Dec. 16 2:12 p.m., Chillicothe Road. WGHS VP needs to turn over an indecent photo of a juvenile. SUSPICIOUS Dec. 29 1:07 a.m., Old Mill Road. Caller is on the line yelling at someone about a credit card and getting “screwed over.” Caller is now yelling about eye glasses. Caller was unable to find her glass case to her glasses. Caller advised officer would document it.
The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Russell Township Police Department Dec. 18-27, 2019. In total, the police department handled 70 calls during this period. ANIMAL BITE Dec. 23 4:37 p.m., Hunting Lane. Officers were dispatched for report of an Amazon delivery driver who was bitten by homeowner’s dog. Upon arrival, driver was checked by Russell FD for injuries and a report was taken. ANIMAL -MISC Dec. 22 2:59 p.m., Hemlock Point. A passing motorist reported two goats in the middle of roadway. Upon arrival, goats were back in their pasture. Dec. 25 12:10 p.m., Hunting Hills. Complainant called because her dog caught a squirrel and she didn’t know what to do. She requested officer respond to shoot the squirrel. Assistance was provided. Squirrel was deceased upon arrival. CIVIL MATTER Dec. 21 2:25 p.m., Russell Lane. Officers responded to location for dispute between contractor and homeowner. Upon arrival, officer spoke to contractor and second officer spoke to homeowner. Both parties disagreeing over a verbal contract they had over the siding of home. Both parties given advice and contractor advised not to return or he could be arrested.
Dec. 30 7:59 p.m., Lyman Road. Four truck rims, four Jeep rims, go-cart frame and a Tonneau cover taken from behind the garage. Possibly taken Friday night.
INFORMATION RECEIVED Dec. 20 7:20 p.m., Chillicothe Road. Caller called dispatch to tell them she thinks her brother is hacking her Facebook page and deleting her friends. She also told them her brother is using her mother’s cell phone to harass her. Caller said she does not like GCSO deputies so she wants to file her complaint at the Russell PD because “we are nicer here.” Officer explained to the dispatcher, while that is flattering, caller needs to file her report through the GCSO to maintain proper jurisdiction. Caller lives in Auburn Township.
TRESPASSING Dec. 23 8:58 a.m., Sherwood Trail. Caller said her neighbor saw someone on their property yesterday hunting without their permission. They believe it was a family member of the residents at East Hill. Report to follow.
Dec. 23 2 p.m., Chillicothe Road. Complainant came on station to report his neighbor who he shares a driveway with was traveling recklessly and nearly struck him and his dog. Complainant and neighbor share a driveway due to property easement.
THEFT Dec. 24 11:49 a.m., Chillicothe Road. Caller had three dirt bikes stolen sometime last night. It was locked in barn. Info received.
Chester Government Update The Chester Township Board of Trustees met in a special public meeting on Dec. 23 at 6 p.m. Anthony Nastasi, chair of the Chester Planning Committee (CPC), provided the names of individuals who expressed an interest in serving on the CPC for calendar year 2020. The board, along with Fiscal Officer Craig Richter, Service Director Joe Fornaro and Fiscal Officer-elect Patricia Jarrett entered into executive session at 6:04 p.m.
Upon returning to public session, the residents, as recommended by Mr. Nastasi, were appointed to the CPC and Mike Lauro and Reena Kanner were re-appointed to the Chester Zoning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA), respectively. Meeting minutes from Dec. 5 were approved along with several financial items. The meeting was closed at 7:19 p.m. Submitted by Ken Radtke Jr., Chester Township Trustee
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from page 1 gold-medal time was 11.89 seconds, beating teammate Deja Young, who was reigning Paralympic and world champion on both the 100- and 200-meter. “The championship meet was incredible,” she wrote via text from Richmond Heights, where she was celebrating the holidays with family. “The athletes from different teams were very friendly as well as the members on the USA team. “If anyone gets the opportunity to visit Dubai, I would strongly recommend. It’s such a beautiful city. With this being my first international meet, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience and or better outcome.” Mason was born with Erb’s palsy, which affects her left arm and shoulder. She began running at age 10 before setting school records as a Wolverine. Her accomplishments have made her former track coach Mike Taurasi very proud. “The West Geauga Track and Field Family is extremely proud of Brittni for her amaz-
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Parkinson’s Foundation, https://pfwpa.org/donate-now/. Online condolences may be offered at www.cunninghamfh.com.
Robert Alan Zimmermann
Robert Alan Zimmermann, born Nov. 15, 1932, passed away at age 87 on Dec. 25, 2019, surrounded by his family. He leaves behind his loving wife, Marsha, of 60 years and his two sons, Monte Alan and Craig Lewis (Meghan); beloved grandfather to Graham, Cale, Cameron, Trae and Jack. Robert proudly served in the U.S. Armed Forces. He was a graduate of Youngstown State and went on to a successful career in the insurance industry. He was an active member of Christ Presbyterian Church for 53 years. He enjoyed golfing and fishing, and loved working with wood, making beautiful family heirlooms that will be enjoyed and cherished for many lifetimes. Robert was an avid sports fan and officiated many football games, but especially loved watching his grandchildren’s sporting events. His survivors include his brother, Russell Zimmermann; and many nieces and nephews. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Lewis C. and Bessie Mae; and two brothers, Roger and Randall Zimmermann. Friends and family gathered for visitation from 9-11 a.m. Jan. 4. 2020, followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m., at Christ Presbyterian Church, 12419 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the local food pantry at Christ Presbyterian Church. Online tributes and condolences at www. gattozziandson.com. ing accomplishment,” Taurasi said. “She was always such a dedicated student athlete that set very high goals for herself on and off the track.” A exercise science major, Mason has been an Academic All-Mid American Conference honoree since she started college. Her time at West Geauga is still special for her. “High school was very involved and the coaches, teachers and students were always rooting for me and believing in me,” she wrote. “I still keep in touch with a few people from West G even after four years of graduating in 2016, and they helped me with who I am today by believing I could accomplish anything I put my mind to.” Mason will continue to compete at an international level in the Paralympic Olympic trials in Minneapolis in June and hopes to compete in Tokyo at the end of August. She plans on studying for a Master’s degree after that. While at West G, Mason was a two-time state qualifier in 100 and 200 as a junior and senior. In 2016, as a senior, she was Division II state runner-up in 100 (12.14) and third in 200 (25.11).
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Geauga’s #1 Dog Crowned at Westwood Elementary By John Karlovec editor@geaugamapleleaf.com When Westwood Elementary School fourth-grader Lena Wright and her family were looking for a puppy, they went to Geauga Humane Society’s Rescue Village. That’s where they fell in love with Jennie, a then five-month-old hound-mix with a tad of beagle in her. The experience inspired Lena to raise money for the humane animal shelter by selling gourds she grew in her family garden. “I was selling my gourds because I grew too many of them, and I was picking an organization to give the money to. I thought of Rescue Village and couldn’t think of anything better,” she wrote in her short essay explaining Jennie should be the #1 dog in Geauga County for 2020. Lena raised $73.45, including donations. She and 16 other fourth- and fifth-graders in the county submitted essays to Geauga County Auditor Chuck Walder’s office as part of a countywide contest to kick off the 2020 dog registration season. Entries came from Berkshire, Cardinal, Chardon, Kenston and West Geauga elementary schools, Notre Dame Elementary School and one homeschooled student. The contest ran Oct. 1-25. The essays are read by a panel of judges and the winner receives dog tag #1 for their dog and the title #1 Dog in Geauga County. Judges were Mary Balog, youth services manager at Bainbridge Public Library; Christina Mihalic, youth services assistant to Burton Public Library; Christine Peace, adult reference service assistant at Chardon Public Library, Deputy Auditor Mary Beth Armao and Administrative Assistant-Deputy Auditor Pam McMahan. “Judging the contest is difficult because all the students really put forth a lot of creativity and effort so it is hard to pick the winner,” McMahan said. “We had to vote several times before we picked this year’s winning essay. We really look forward to reading the essays and appreciate all the students who entered the contest and took the time to show us their love for their dogs.” She added, “I think what stood out to us with Lena’s entry was that she wanted to sell her gourds and donate money to an organization, and when the family picked out Jennie from Rescue Village it inspired her to
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Geauga County’s #1 dog for 2020, Jennie, a 7-month-old hound-mix adopted from Rescue Village, shares the limelight with her owner Lena Wright and her fourth-grade classmates at Westwood Elementary School in Russell Township.
donate to them.” During a Dec. 9 presentation at the Westwood Elementary School, Walder presented Lena with a lifetime dog tag for Jennie, now 7 months old; a special tag marked “#1,” the #1 dog certificate and a digital photo frame to capture more moments with Jennie. “I was really excited and gave Jennie lots of kisses and hugs, so she was excited about it, too,” Lena told the Geauga County Maple Leaf upon learning Jennie was chosen as the #1 dog. Walder also presented Lena’s teacher, Jim Croff, with a check for $250 to be used at the school’s discretion to benefit all students. One reason Lena said Jennie was the top dog in Geauga was because every day Lena and her sister, Rebecca, get a “very nice goodbye and hello when we go to and from school.” “Jennie will run up the driveway next to
us inside the fence,” she wrote in her essay. “Then, when we get home, she will be waiting and wagging her tail when we arrive, and she will lick us for what seems like forever.” Lena said the family decided on Jennie because she was a “little smaller” than her brother and Lena has a 4-year-old brother, Paul, who was not “too big into dogs.” “It felt good to give a dog who needed one a home,” wrote Lena. In addition to Walder and McMahan, also
on hand Monday were Armao, who handles dog licensing; Rescue Village Executive Director Hope Brustein; and Geauga Dog Warden Matt Granito. Brustein told the class adopting a dog from the shelter is a wonderful thing to do. “We know there are so many people who want animals . . . but Rescue Village is really all about being the humane society for Geauga County and Northeast Ohio,” Brustein said. “So people come to us not only to adopt animals, but to come to camps, to come to volunteer, they come to us because they really care, not only about animals, but about keeping animals and their people together, and about being kind.” Lena’s mother, Karen, said the family is proud of Lena for raising money for Rescue Village and for using the essay contest to draw a connection from her love for Jennie to a broader concern for all the animals at Rescue Village. “Rescue Village is responsible for so many adoptions, but even as a puppy they gave Jennie a lot of care. Jennie stayed with a foster family with one of her siblings until she was ready to be adopted, and she received great vet care, too,” Karen told the Maple Leaf. “The volunteers and staff helped her be a healthy, well-socialized puppy, so we’re grateful to Rescue Village for what they did for her and all their other animals.” She added, “The dog warden and the auditor’s licensing program are also important partners in dog care in our community, so it was really neat seeing all those groups represented together.”
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Cardinal PT Celebrates Eight Years in Business Submitted Jan. 2 officially marked the eight-year anniversary of Cardinal Physical Therapy. Marie Szczyglowski privately owns the outpatient physical therapy center in the West Geauga Plaza. In eight years, the practice blossomed from a two-employee practice to a staff of nine employees, comprising doctors of physical therapy, physical therapy assistants, athletic trainers and office administrators. Cardinal also expanded its services from outpatient orthopedic to include pediatrics, vertigo and balance, senior care and its most recent certification — the only Graston therapy specialist in Geauga County. “Our staff has over 40 years combined clinical experience and to watch this staff push their clinical skills to obtain the Graston certification is incredible,” Szczyglowski said. “This staff wants to have all the skills necessary to provide the highest level of quality care.” When asked what makes Cardinal Physical Therapy stand out from similar practices, Dr. Jennie Avsec, Cardinal’s lead physical therapist said, “It is the ability to be able to treat the individual and not just the injury.” “Cardinal is made up of therapists with an extreme amount of skill sets and everyone works as a team to ensure the patient reaches their therapy goals,” she added. “It has been overwhelming to feel the support of our patients. They are so thankful for the care they
receive. They thank us by recommending their family and friends to Cardinal.” Even during their growth, Cardinal continues to remain focused on its company values of offering all new patients an appointment within 24 hours, providing superior customer service, accepting all major insurance plans and continuing to stay committed to community involvement. Szczyglowski said owning her own practice has been a personal success. “To be able to say I am a female entrepreneur in the medical field while still being a wife and mother is one of my biggest accomplishments,” she said. “Celebrating eight years makes the accomplishment an even greater success.” Cardinal will hold an eight-year anniversary celebration on Jan. 16. “Please join us for cake and help us celebrate,” Szczyglowski added.
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Owner Jeff Fanger, right, and Executive Chef Emily Sinclair, of The Perky Kettle, hold a tea cup and saucer and a tri-colored tea timer for steeping at their new establishment in Chester Township.
A Room with a Brew A ‘Decidedly British’ Tea House Opens in Chester By M.T. Gavin editor@geaugamapleleaf.com Jeff Fanger, owner of The Perky Kettle, hopes his new establishment becomes the “community tea house” for Chester Township. Officially opened at the end of September, The Perky Kettle – A Decidedly British Tea House, 12661 Chillicothe Road, was partially inspired by the time Fanger spent in tea rooms in England. “We want to offer something different in Chesterland that area residents can’t get at a tavern or some other place in Chesterland,” he said. The décor of the T.E.A. Society Room (travel, exploration and adventure) is modeled after an 1830s English club. Fanger describes the room as “a fanciful experience. It’s not an exclusive club, it’s for everyone. It’s a fanciful idea of what an English club was like in the 1830s.” Fanger calls the decorative interior a “touch of whimsy,” which can be seen in the various historic pieces of art displayed on the hunter green walls, the wood mantel over the stone fire place, and in various nooks and crannies throughout the tea room. A gold-framed painting of leopards with wooden tusked elephant sconces on either side hangs over the fireplace. Pictures of oldworld maps, a pipe smoking dog sporting a
red smoking jacket and African tapestries are some of the unique items adorning the walls. Linen tablecloths and napkins, teacups with saucers dress every table. “We can handle about 40 people, which is an appropriate size for a tea room — a reasonable size,” Fanger said. “We completely remodeled the place.” See Perky Kettle • Page 11
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Alice’s Parlor — decorated with images of “Alice in Wonderland” characters the Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit and Alice — was inspired by the Lewis Carroll classic, which is a favorite of Fanger’s daughter. The Perky Kettle serves loose leaf tea, not the usual tea in bags. According to Fanger, bagged tea more resembles tealeaves “pulverized to dust.” He compares it to the “difference between dried spice and fresh herbs. You are getting a much stronger flavor out of the tea if it is loose leaf tea rather than a teabag.” In addition to the over 50 varieties of teas being offered, The Perky Kettle serves sundry food, such as “Salads, Tidbits & Nibbles,” which includes Alice’s garden salad, quiche, scones and soup. The Coronation Chicken Salad is based on the recipe for the chicken salad served at Queen Elizabeth II’s 1953 coronation celebration. Other entrees and sandwiches include chicken tikka masala (Britain’s favorite dish), Cornish pasty, Welsh rarebit, croque monsieur and croque madame, and a proper English breakfast. Macarons, treacle tart, chocolate bombe, Jaffa Cakes, truffles, shortbread cookies and cheesecake are the unique dessert offerings on the menu. They have a homemade orange marmalade “based on Lewis Carroll’s own recipe” and there is even a kid’s menu, Fanger said, adding they try to include local products and produce in their dishes. Though currently no alcohol is served, Fanger says they are in the process of getting a liquor permit. “It’s a long process.
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We hope to offer craft cocktails and Hatter’s Gin,” Fanger said. According to the owner, people as far away as Great Britain, France and Australia have visited The Perky Kettle. “Most of our customers are women and that’s not uncommon for a tea house, but we want to be couple friendly,” Fanger said. He said he wants a place for people to relax and to get away from the “hustle and bustle.” “No TV monitors, just a place that gives them respite from the hectic world,” he said, adding some people have stayed for two to four hours, but the average is about one and a half hours. Fanger said The Perky Kettle is often sold out at lunchtime and many people make reservations, which he recommends. They are also open Sundays, Fanger said. “A lot of tea houses in the area are closed on Sundays and I felt that was unfortunate. Sunday is a great day to have a tea in the afternoon,” Fanger said. “We are quite busy on Sundays.” Eventually, The Perky Kettle hopes to provide music in the evenings featuring jazz and folk musicians. As for the tea room’s name, Fanger said he “thought it captured the fun and sense of vibrancy” he was going after. “I thought it was charming — and the website was available,” he added. Fanger is a member of the community and said he wants to offer something special for Chester Township. “I think Chesterland is growing into its own as a hub for cuisine and we want to be a part of that growth,” Fanger said. “I want to thank the community. We have had a lot of support. There are a lot of people pleased we chose to be in Chesterland.”
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The Perky Kettle, 12661 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township, boasts décor and food inspired by the time owner Jeff Fanger spend inside tea rooms while visiting England.
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Edie Fetheroff is celebrating her 41-year anniversary as a real estate agent in the Chesterland Howard Hanna office.
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Edie Fetheroff is celebrating her 41-year anniversary as a real estate agent in the Chesterland Howard Hanna office. Licensed since 1978, Edie is originally from New York. She decided to go into real estate after moving to Ohio because of her ability to remember floor plans and details of homes. Real estate was also a good fit with Edie’s natural love of mathematics. When she started practicing, there was no such thing as credit scoring. Agents calculated buyer’s income and debts with a pencil and a calculator, and then qualified the buyers from an interest rate book. Interest rates were 10.5 percent at that time, but Edie saw rates go much higher than that over the years. Edie has continued to enjoy the business for so long because she says that every day is different and she learns something new with every single deal. She also really loves helping people. When asked what have been the changes in industry over the years, Edie’s response is technology. Edie now owns and has mastered her smartphone, tablet, GPS, fax machines,
scanners and electronic document signing software. With all the advances in the industry, Edie has continued to embrace learning new skills and attending every class that she can to keep herself current. The real estate business has given Edie the flexibility of working while caring for her three young children early on in her career and being a caregiver for her wheelchair bound husband while he was alive, needing her assistance. Edie was thankful for the local senior center where her husband Ken could socialize and have fun while she was marketing and showing homes. The advice Edie has for those interested in going into the business is to go for it. She explains, “Real estate gives you the flexibility to be with family and work comfortably while doing something that really matters.” Edie’s community involvement includes Girl Scout leader, Welcome Wagon and Meals on Wheels volunteer and St. Mark’s Lutheran Church member. Edie can be reached at the Howard Hanna Office in Chester Township.
On Campus Lauren Jeunnette, of Chester Township, a senior at Ohio State University, has made the dean’s list for fall 2019.
Community Meetings Chester Township: Jan. 13, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; Jan. 14, 6:30 p.m., Planning Committee, at Geauga West Public Library; Jan. 15, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; Jan. 16, 6 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.
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Letters to the Editor Opposed to West G Grade Leveling We are West Geauga parents adamantly opposed to grade leveling Lindsey and Westwood schools. On Nov. 26, 2019, elementary school parents were notified by superintendent of West Geauga school district, Dr. Rich Markwardt, that he was reviving a 2016 proposal — withdrawn at the time because of parent opposition — to grade level elementary schools in West Geauga to take effect in the 2020-2021 academic school year. This email caught West Geauga parents off-guard because recently elected school board members never told voters this was a possibility. The claim is that grade leveling the two schools will improve academics, but we believe that spending money to make changes to the schools at this point is wasting taxpayer money when the district’s five-year goal is to build a central main campus for all schools with grade leveling at that time. Furthermore, this change to the schools will result in longer bus rides for elementary school students — up to an hour each way or more. In the coming year, there will be many changes going on in the West Geauga district as Newbury becomes part of the West Geauga school district. Why do we need even more uncertainty and disruption in the lives of our young elementary school children? What these children need at this point is stability. During meetings with elementary school parents at Westwood and Lindsey, parents told Markwardt that spending additional money now to grade level elementary schools would motivate voters to vote against a bond issue needed to finance the centralized campus idea. His response was that voters have already made up their mind on the bond issue, so the issue of the grade school leveling doesn’t matter. That statement is untrue. In fact, a recent poll in a local newspaper demonstrated that a twothirds majority opposed the grade school reconfiguration. If the school board and Markwardt spend money unwisely now, how can they be trusted to be prudent with tax dollars later for a much bigger and more important project? The school board has set a meeting for Friday, Dec. 27 at 8 a.m. to discuss the topic of grade school leveling. Of course, many people will be unable to attend the meeting
due to holidays. As well, there will be no community input permitted. Talk about lack of transparency. Timothy and Melissa Botti Russell Township
Community Comes Together On the night of Nov. 6, 2019, Chester Co-Op Preschool’s building complex was involved in a second-floor rooftop fire. The preschool itself suffered water and light smoke damage, and was unable to re-open until it was properly cleaned and sanitized. The business community of Chesterland stepped up and several offered a temporary home or assistance however they could. A great fit was found within Christ Presbyterian Church, which in turn let them live out their mission statement. We were up and running Tigger Time with Mrs. Davis, after only missing two school days. Being able to work with such wonderful members of our community kept our students in their routine. Cardinal Therapy located in the Geauga plaza set up a donation box to help us replace items that were lost due to the damage that the school suffered. What a testament to a great community that reaches out to help their own. A special thank you to current and past alumni who sent well wishes and offered to help in so many ways. I would also like to thank ServiceMaster, whose crew worked tirelessly to get us back home to Chester CoOp Preschool. We are proud to announce that after three weeks our school is back home at 12772 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland. Kelly Davis, Administrator Chester Co-op Preschool
Thank You This past Christmas morning at 7:45 a.m., I fell on an icy porch trying to retrieve the my morning paper. I called 911 and the response was quicker than a blink of an eye. Thank you responders. We are blessed with a rescue team, police and firefighters ready to help. Eleanor Zmeskal Chester Township
Senior News & Events West Geauga Senior Center
12650 West Geauga Plaza, Unit 4, Chester Township, 440-279-2163. • Exercise Class with Sandy McLeod: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10-11 a.m. • Where in the World?: Jan. 13, 11 a.m. Each registered senior will receive a “passport” to be stamped monthly. Get six or more stamps to be entered into an end of the year drawing. January’s “trip” will be Greenland. • MIND Challenge: Jan. 13, 12:30 p.m. In the preliminary round, teams will compete against each other at Chardon and West Geauga senior centers. Winners will move on to compete against other teams in Northeast Ohio.
Meet the Author Jan. 31, noon Local author Donald Miller will be at the Bainbridge Senior Center, 17751Chillicothe Road, to discuss his novel, “Power and Passion: An Epic Novel of the 1960s.“ Inspired by the tragic deaths of four Kent State University students on May 4, 1970, the story takes place on Cleveland’s eastside and includes many references to landmarks and buildings in the area. The free presentation includes lunch. Sign up by Jan. 17 by calling 440-279-2126 and asking for Becky or David.
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Ohio Justice Speaks at Rotary Submitted Chesterland Rotary Club hosts Ohio Supreme Justice Judith French at its meeting on Jan. 15 at the Mayfield United Methodist Church, 7747 Mayfield Road, in Chester Township. Justice French will speak on “The Supreme Court of Ohio: What We Do, How
We Do It, and Why It’s Important.” Open to the public, the meeting begins with breakfast at 7 a.m. Please contact Peter Tuttle at 216-470-4352 for more information. State Rep. Diane V. Grendell has been able to coordinate the special speaker for an informative meeting.
Arts & Entertainment Fairmount Center Open House
Jan. 11, 10 a.m. to noon Fairmount Center for the Arts hosts its Winter Warm-Up Open House at the center located at 8400 Fairmount Road in Russell Township. The open house is free and open to the community. Visitors will also learn about Fairmount’s winter and spring classes, workshops and special programs ranging from one to 16 weeks long in visual arts, dance, music, theatre and fitness for all ages and ability levels. Winter/spring session begins Jan. 13. For more information, visit www.fairmountcenter.org or call 440-338-3171.
Fairmount Speaker Series
Jan. 12, 3 p.m. Fairmount Center for the Arts continues its “Pull Back the Curtain” speaker series with “The Art of Andrew Wyeth.” Art historian Felicia Zavarella Stadelman will provide
a fascinating inside look at one of the bestknown, yet least understood artists of the mid-1900s, Andrew Wyeth. The series is designed for adults, but is family-friendly. Refreshments are provided. Reservations are not required, but requested by calling 440-338-3171 or emailing info@fairmountcenter.org. Visit www.fairmountcenter.org for more information.
Words And Wine
Jan. 15, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Words and Wine, a poetry reading series, meets at the Steele Mansion, 348 Mentor Ave. in Painesville. Featured poet is Milenko Budimir, author of chapbooks “Departures” and “Rustbelt Romance.” Open mic will precede his reading. The free event is open to the public. For more information, call Margie DeLong at 440-579-5990.
Libraries Geauga West Branch, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 440-729-4250.
Sit and Knit
Jan. 9, 10-11:30 a.m. Join other knitters in conversation while knitting one’s current project. Supplies not included. No registration required.
Little Artists: Snow
Jan. 9, 11 a.m. Preschoolers will experience a hands-on art activity and explore their creativity.
Reiki Share
Jan. 9, 6:30 p.m. Join for Reiki share and improve one’s skills. Facilitated by a Reiki master teacher.
Cards to Beat the Winter Blues
Jan. 12, 1–3 p.m. Make cards for several occasions. Bring scissors and a good quality double-sided adhesive. All other supplies provided. Materials fee is $10.
Trailblazers
Jan. 13, 6:30 p.m. Children in grades K-2 will enjoy fun stories and activities to build a love of reading.
Naturally Prevent Cold and Flu
Jan. 14, 7 p.m. Learn how to naturally prevent colds and flu with Nanci Miklowski, neuropathic doctor and owner of Cleveland Natural Health.
Third-Grade Thursdays
Jan. 16, 6 p.m. Reinforce reading skills with fun stories and activities.
Bainbridge/Geauga West Preschool Expo
Jan. 17, 6 p.m. Parents/guardians are invited to talk with several local preschools. Representatives will answer questions and provide information. Sign up for a raffle. The event is for parents/guardians only No registration is required.
Snow Sculpture Competition
Jan. 18, 11 a.m. Put creativity to the test and build the ultimate snow sculpture. The sculptures can portray anything as long as they are not obscene. Sculptures will be judged at 1 p.m. on the same day. In the event there is not enough snow, an alternate activity will be provided.
Popcorn Palooza
Jan. 21, 3:30-5 p.m. Teens in grades 6-12 will celebrate all things popcorn.
Kombucha Level 2
Jan. 21, 7–8:30 p.m. Learn about flavoring kombucha in a second fermentation and using the brew beyond the beverage. Vinegars, botanicals, fermented foods, cleaners and more. Take home a bottle of infused kombucha vinegar and detailed guide with tips and recipes. Material fee is $10.
Skit in a Kit
Jan. 22, 6 p.m. Youth in grades 2-5 will explore a kit full of scripts, costumes and props and create a skit.
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“Chicago Med” star and West Geauga alumnus Nick Gehlfuss, far right, visits with West Geauga High School Principal Jay Bishop and teacher Cindy O’Janpa during a recent visit to Chester Township.
“Chicago Med” Star Visits
Class of 2003 West Geauga High School graduate Nick Gehlfuss was in town for the holidays and visited his alma mater, West Geauga High School. Nick met with two of his former teachers, Mr. Bishop and Mrs. O’Janpa, for lunch at My Tai in Chesterland. He thanked the educators for the impact they had on his life. Nick is currently one of the stars of NBC’s hit show “Chicago Med.” On the program, he plays Dr. Will Halstead. The program is currently in its fifth season.
Look for more on Nick’s visit to West Geauga in the upcoming district newsletter, Wolverine Tracks.
Rotary Club Donates Dictionaries
Every third-grade student at Westwood Elementary School received his/her very own dictionary from members of the Rotary Club of Chesterland. The Rotary Club has been donating dictionaries to students for many years. The students were excited to get their own dictionary, just like many of their older siblings and friends.
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.
Geauga Gems Trekking Series
Jan. 11, 10-11:30 a.m. Join the park district as it launches its new trekking series. The information session held at the West Woods Nature Center will cover all the details of this year-long adventure, including number of hikes, hiking opportunities, how to register and incentives for completion – then take a naturalist-led hike that completes one’s first required hike.
Travelogue: Tasmania The Island Down Under
Jan. 12, 2-3 p.m. The West Woods Biologist and photographer Ami Horowitz shares pictures of flora, fauna and landscapes of Tasmania. Presented in collaboration with The Native Plant Society of Northeastern Ohio.
Elderberries: American Kestrel Nest Box Project
Jan. 16, 1-2:30 p.m. The West Woods, Nature Center Seniors, learn about the trials and tribulations of the American kestrel, the smallest falcon in North America and a species in peril. Geauga Park District launched a nest box project in 2019, and the progress will be reviewed. Refreshments will be served. Registration is required. Elderberries is co-presented by Geauga Park District, the Geauga Department on Aging and University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center. Naturalists also lead Geauga Walkers hikes of active seniors year-round, usually a couple Tuesdays a month from 1-2:30 p.m. Upcoming hikes this season are Jan. 21 at The Rookery, Feb. 4 at Beartown Lakes Reservation, Feb. 18 at Eldon Russell Park, March 3 at Swine Creek Reservation, March 17 at Sunnybrook Preserve, and March 31 at Walter C. Best Wildlife Preserve.
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A Westwood Elementary School third-grade student receives a dictionary from a member of the Rotary Club of Chesterland.
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FOR SALE
Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses, we do most anything, Call between 8am and 4pm, 440813-4272. No answer, leave message.
Glider/rockers $69-$89, Kerosene heater, old oil lamps, old humpback chests $99, $198, and many old clocks, call 440-3383563. Wedding/Event Items: “Welcome to our Wedding” wood sign on easel $25, set of 4 garland with white roses and 10 strings of acrylic gems $30 for all, large round white tablecloth and navy blue accent tablecloth $25 for both, call 440-729-4134. Kerosene Heaters: Kerosun Omni 105$20, Corona 23DK-$25. Instruments: Gemeinhardt flute $65, Sky piccolo $110, music stand $15, 440-285-3729.
GARAGE/ESTATE SALES
MASTER PAINTERS
John’s Plumbing: Affordable and reliable. Water heaters, toilets, faucets, drain cleaning, gas lines, sump pumps, well tanks. 440-285-0800.
Family owned & operated since 1976
INTERIOR - EXTERIOR
Offering special discounts for interior and exterior painting and staining this season. 20 years experience. Professional and insured. Call Dan, 440-342-4552. Will grind small tree stumps, $40 each, call Robert 440-286-5065 or 440-520-6573. Shop at Hershberger’s Housewares, a variety store with many choices: kitchenware, decor, candles, toys, gloves, Rada knives, watkins products, much more. Credit Cards accepted at 15419 Madison Rd. (RT 528) Middlefield 44062, 440-632-9065.
WANTED TO BUY
handyman services kitchen & bath remodeling power washing siding roofing Free Estimates / Senior Discounts
• Cedar Siding Stained • Vinyl Aluminum Refinishing • “Cool” Roof Coatings
“Do It Right The First Time” Call Eric 440-729-2646
www.masterpaintersinc.com ask@masterpaintersinc.com
Vintage Stanley Bailey and other woodworking planes, also buying hand and machinist tools. Call Karl at 440-812-3392.
Classifieds 440-729-7667 20 words for $10 Deadline: Friday at Noon
• CLASSIFIED DEADLINE IS FRIDAY AT NOON • 440-729-7667 •
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