Townships and municipalities all over Geauga County have been dealing with the perceived and real effects of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) for sever- al years. Russell Townships Trustees learned this month the town- ship’s record-keeping process costs will increase from about $5,200 per year with a company called ADP, to close to $10,200 per year with a company called PayCor. Township Fiscal Officer Chuck Walder told trustees at their Jan. 8 meeting that, although the cost will be more than in the past, they can con- sider the expanded system an investment, as the existing sys- tem, ADP, only covers payroll processes. “ADP is a non-elegant (pay- roll processing) solution,” he said. “It is cumbersome and not user friendly or state-of-the-art.” The PayCor system includes hour tracking for employees and a human resources file cabi- net, both electronic, which account for the extra $5,000 per year, he said. Also, there will be a one-time $2,400 start-up cost for the two new components, Walder said. The ACA requires the elec- tronic tracking of employee hours and employer files on all employees, he said. The first insures part-time employees don’t work more than 29 hours per week, said Dona Canaan, senior solutions specialist for PayCor. “It gives (you) a real time view” of each employee’s time, she said. The program is cloud-based, so the time-keeping process and record-keeping are better than the ADP program the township has and the HR component will save time and effort because employees will be able to find their records and do things online they need to do with paper and pencil now, Walder said. “Computers don’t make math mistakes,” he said, adding he believes the program has good security. “It’s an investment by the township. I think it’s a healthy investment,” Walder said after the meeting. Trustee Justin Madden said during the meeting since the IRS has enforcement power under ACA, following the new requirements is safer. The ADP contract ends in March, which will give the town- ship enough lead time to com- plete the process, implementing the payroll process first, then the other two modules after that, Walder said. Chester Township’s new board of trustees has made the ongoing recycling center issue a top priority for 2014. With a Jan. 31 deadline looming for a recycling hauling contract, differing opinions on where to locate the recycling center and whether to go back to using curbside pickup of recyclable materials was a hot topic at the Jan. 9 trustees meeting. “Our contract ended on Dec. 31 for our 30-yard bins and we have a new contract with Rumpke,” Trustee Ken Radtke said. “The Park Board is very interested in relocating the bins to the school, but some resi- dents are concerned with junk and blowing debris.” Radtke said he would like to work with the township park board to put together a commit- tee to investigate the township’s options, how to modify the old Chester School site to accom- modate a recycling center and whether to consider more options, including residential curbside pickup, which some residents already use. Currently, the recycling cen- ter is located along the edge of the township’s main park, near the fire and police departments. Residents have complained the bins are too close to recreation activities and emergency vehicle traffic, and that people use it as a dumping ground for trash. “I’m not happy where the bins are located and how resi- dents dump their garbage there,” Trustee Mike Petruziello said. “It’s outrageous what some of the residents do. This (park) is the gem of our township and dumpsters don’t belong in the area.” Trustee Ward Kinney said he would like to see the center moved to the school site. Your Community Newspaper Since 1967 8389 Mayfield Rd. B-5, Chesterland, Ohio 44026 | P: 440.729.7667 | F: 440.729.8240 [email protected] | www.chesterlandnews.com VOLUME 47 No. 36 Wednesday, January 22, 2014 Make it a FUN SUMMER! Make it a FUN SUMMER! SUMMER CAMP GUIDE SUMMER CAMP GUIDE Chester Trustees Tackle Recycling Issues, Solutions Recycling• Page 3 Fire Claims Life of Russell Twp. Man ACA Doubles Russell Twp. Record-Keeping Costs ACA • Page 3 JOHN KARLOVEC/CN Chester Township officials are exploring options regarding the location of the recycling center, currently behind the backstop of the baseball field, near the police and fire departments. A sign warns residents not to leave mate- rials outside the containers. PRSRT STD ECRWSS U.S. POSTAGE LOCAL PAID POSTAL CUSTOMER EDDM RETAIL By Diane Ryder By Ann Wishart A fatal house fire that occurred Jan. 15 at 7956 Dines Road in Russell Township is under investigation by the Geauga County Fire Investig- ation Unit, according to Fire Chief John Frazier. A neighbor called 9-1-1 at 12:01 p.m. after seeing smoke from the two-story home, Frazier said. Stephen and Christine Forrest own the 2,592-square- foot home, according to the Geauga County Auditor's Office Russell firefighters respond- ed along with units from Bainbridge, Chester, Munson, Auburn townships and the Village of Chagrin Falls. One Russell firefighter injured his hand during the fire and was transported to an area hospital for treatment. “The fire was quickly con- tained to two first floor rooms,” Frazier said. “While checking through the debris, we found a deceased person in the bedroom. There were no working fire alarms in the home.” Geauga County Coroner Robert Coleman identified the deceased person as Stephen Forrest, 57. The cause and manner of his death are still under investi- gation, Coleman added. Frazier said the cause of the fire has not been determined. He said there was smoke dam- age throughout the house, but that the fire damage was con- tained to the first floor. By Gwen Cooper GWEN COOPER/CN Firefighters investigate the scene of a Jan. 15 fatal fire at a home at 7956 Dines Road in Russell Township. The homeowner, Stephen Forrest, 57, died in the blaze.
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Townships and municipalitiesall over Geauga County havebeen dealing with the perceivedand real effects of the AffordableCare Act (Obamacare) for sever-al years.Russell Townships Trustees
learned this month the town-ship’s record-keeping processcosts will increase from about$5,200 per year with a companycalled ADP, to close to $10,200per year with a company calledPayCor.Township Fiscal Officer
Chuck Walder told trustees attheir Jan. 8 meeting that,although the cost will be morethan in the past, they can con-sider the expanded system aninvestment, as the existing sys-tem, ADP, only covers payrollprocesses.“ADP is a non-elegant (pay-
roll processing) solution,” he said.“It is cumbersome and not userfriendly or state-of-the-art.”The PayCor system includes
hour tracking for employeesand a human resources file cabi-net, both electronic, whichaccount for the extra $5,000 peryear, he said. Also, there will be a one-time
$2,400 start-up cost for the twonew components, Walder said.The ACA requires the elec-
tronic tracking of employeehours and employer files on allemployees, he said.
The first insures part-timeemployees don’t work morethan 29 hours per week, saidDona Canaan, senior solutionsspecialist for PayCor.“It gives (you) a real time
view” of each employee’s time,she said.The program is cloud-based,
so the time-keeping process andrecord-keeping are better thanthe ADP program the townshiphas and the HR component willsave time and effort becauseemployees will be able to findtheir records and do thingsonline they need to do withpaper and pencil now, Waldersaid. “Computers don’t make
math mistakes,” he said, addinghe believes the program hasgood security. “It’s an investment by the
township. I think it’s a healthyinvestment,” Walder said afterthe meeting. Trustee Justin Madden said
during the meeting since theIRS has enforcement powerunder ACA, following the newrequirements is safer. The ADP contract ends in
March, which will give the town-ship enough lead time to com-plete the process, implementingthe payroll process first, then theother two modules after that,Walder said.
Chester Township’s newboard of trustees has made theongoing recycling center issue atop priority for 2014.With a Jan. 31 deadline
looming for a recycling haulingcontract, differing opinions onwhere to locate the recyclingcenter and whether to go backto using curbside pickup ofrecyclable materials was a hottopic at the Jan. 9 trusteesmeeting.“Our contract ended on
Dec. 31 for our 30-yard bins andwe have a new contract withRumpke,” Trustee Ken Radtkesaid. “The Park Board is veryinterested in relocating the binsto the school, but some resi-dents are concerned with junkand blowing debris.”Radtke said he would like to
work with the township parkboard to put together a commit-tee to investigate the township’soptions, how to modify the old
Chester School site to accom-modate a recycling center andwhether to consider moreoptions, including residentialcurbside pickup, which someresidents already use.Currently, the recycling cen-
ter is located along the edge ofthe township’s main park, nearthe fire and police departments.Residents have complained thebins are too close to recreationactivities and emergency vehicletraffic, and that people use it asa dumping ground for trash.“I’m not happy where the
bins are located and how resi-dents dump their garbagethere,” Trustee Mike Petruziellosaid. “It’s outrageous what someof the residents do. This (park)is the gem of our township anddumpsters don’t belong in thearea.”Trustee Ward Kinney said he
would like to see the centermoved to the school site.
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A fatal house fire thatoccurred Jan. 15 at 7956 DinesRoad in Russell Township isunder investigation by theGeauga County Fire Investig-ation Unit, according to FireChief John Frazier.A neighbor called 9-1-1 at
12:01 p.m. after seeing smokefrom the two-story home,Frazier said.Stephen and Christine
Forrest own the 2,592-square-foot home, according to the
Geauga County Auditor's OfficeRussell firefighters respond-
ed along with units fromBainbridge, Chester, Munson,Auburn townships and theVillage of Chagrin Falls.One Russell firefighter
injured his hand during the fireand was transported to an areahospital for treatment.“The fire was quickly con-
tained to two first floor rooms,”Frazier said. “While checkingthrough the debris, we found adeceased person in the bedroom.
There were no working firealarms in the home.”Geauga County Coroner
Robert Coleman identified thedeceased person as StephenForrest, 57.The cause and manner of
his death are still under investi-gation, Coleman added.Frazier said the cause of the
fire has not been determined.He said there was smoke dam-age throughout the house, butthat the fire damage was con-tained to the first floor.
By Gwen Cooper
GWEN COOPER/CNFirefighters investigate the scene of a Jan. 15 fatal fire at a home at 7956 Dines Road in Russell Township. Thehomeowner, Stephen Forrest, 57, died in the blaze.
Community PreschoolOpen HouseJan. 25, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.All are welcome to attend
the Community Preschool openhouse at 11984 Caves Road,Chester Township.Bring your 3- to 5-year-old
child to take a tour of the facility,meet the staff and engage inmany fun activities in this uniqueeducational environment. Registration for the 2014-
2015 school year begins on thisday. Community Preschooloffers classes for 3-year-olds, 4-year-olds and a pre-kinder-garten class for those 5-year-olds who will not be attendingkindergarten in the fall.
A $50 non-refundable regis-tration fee is due at this time.Community Preschool is
offering a parent-toddler classat 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays. Your 2-to 3-year-old child will
have the opportunity to partici-pate in dramatic play, gross motoractivities and art activities.
A seven-week session beginson Jan.15. The cost is $56.Call Peggy Jakab, 440-729-
3522, to register or for moreinformation.
WG KindergartenRegstrationFeb. 3-7, by appointment onlyWest Geauga Schools will be
conducting kindergarten regis-tration for the 2014-2015 schoolyear.Appointment times will be
between the hours of 8:30 a.m.and 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday,Wednesday and Friday. Evening hours are offered
on Monday and Thursday. Appointments may be
scheduled by calling 440-729-5900 or 440-729-6806. Registration paperwork and
information will be available atwww.westg.org or by picking upa packet at any district building. Registration forms need to
be completed before appoint-ment time. Only a parent or legal
guardian may register a child,must appear in person and mustprovide required identification(valid driver’s license, passportor state picture ID).The following documentation
is required along with the com-pleted registration forms: originalor certified copy of the child’sbirth certificate, two proofs ofresidency, immunization records,certified divorce and/or custodialagreement (if applicable).
tional Assistance Foundationwill hold a FAFSA Applicationsession for high school seniorsand parents at the LEAFResource Center, 8221 AuburnRoad, Concord Township. Session will demonstrate
how parents/students should filethe FAFSA electronically athome.Reservations are required,
capacity is limited. Sessions and appointments
are free. Parents are encouraged to
attend with students. Register online at www.leaf-
ohio.org or call LEAF at 440-358-8045 to reserve a seat ormake an appointment.
SUBMITTEDMrs. Davis and the pre-kindergarten class are happy to be back in schoolafter winter break at Chester Co-op Preschool. Registration has begun for the 2014-15 school year. Bring child and experience any one of the classes offered (ages 18 months– pre-kindergarten). Call 440-729-2043 to set up a complimentary visit.
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Chester TownshipGovernment Update
Chester Township Trusteesheld their first meeting of theyear on Jan. 9. Ken Radtke was elected to
serve as chairman and Ward(“Bud”) Kinney was elected asvice chairman. This opening meeting in-
volved the establishment of pur-chase orders so each townshipdepartment can conduct regularbusiness (order equipment, parts,services, utilities, etc.). The details of several ex-
pense items were questionedand further discussion withdepartment heads are plannedto gain a better understanding. The fiscal officer is working
hard to close 2013 books, whichwill allow us to begin payingvendors for expenses incurredin 2014.The payment of township
elected officials was also estab-lished. In recent history, Chester
Township's revenue plus carry-over has been more than $10million dollars. In 2014, our car-ryover plus revenue is between$6 and $10 million, (estimated at$9.5 million); by Ohio RevisedCode, the pay for each trustee is$15,998 annually and the pay ofthe fiscal officer is $24,355. This represents about a 22
percent and 14 percent payreduction, respectively. Motionswere approved to pay both theZoning Commission and Boardof Zoning Appeals members fortheir meeting attendance in2013. The board thanks theseindividuals for the time andeffort they put into helping tomaintain the township's zoningresolution and deal with the dif-ficult matters of zoning appeals.Regular trustees meetings
will be held at 7 p.m. every otherThursday at the town hall,unless otherwise cancelled orrescheduled. The board will also be
arranging a series of work ses-sions with department heads
over the next couple months.These meetings will be usefulfor the board to finalize 2014budgets and help us understanddepartment functioning in moredetail. Please watch for thosenotices in the paper, on ourwebsite or on the town hall signfor these schedules.Regular, special and emer-
gency meeting notices will goout to the media as well as toresidents who have requestednotification. If you would like toget on the notification list formeetings or meeting agendas,please contact one of us at thetown hall, 440-729-7058, or sendan email request to [email protected] elected officials and
township employees will beattending Ohio TownshipAssociation and Ohio auditor ofstate seminars and workshops inthe coming months. With therecent changes in our township'sgovernment, these programsshould help each of us gain moreknowledge on the business oftownship government.Point persons (liaisons) were
established between the boardof trustees and departmentheads. This will enable closer,more efficient working relation-ships, allowing each of us to gaingreater knowledge about eachdepartment's operations. Theboard will rotate these responsi-bilities after each year. The fiscal officer will be clos-
ing the STAR Ohio bank accountwhere EMS deposits are keptand move it to First NationalBank. The interest rate, thoughnominal (0.2 percent) is still 10times higher than at STAR Ohio.We applaud Richter for theseefforts and attention to detailregarding the management ofyour tax dollars.
Per the recommendation ofthe fiscal officer, the board alsoapproved hiring Local Govern-ment Services to conduct a one-year financial audit for calendaryear 2013. With the recent tran-sition of personnel, we believethis important action will estab-lish us on sound financial foot-ing as we go forward.A recycle committee was
established to address ChesterTownship’s recycle program.The Geauga Trumbull SolidWaste District (GTSWD) hascontracted with a new haulerand we are currently workingthrough that transition. Thisprogram is funded by tippingfees at the solid waste landfills. The change is expected to
bring greater program efficienciesand save the GTSWD about$250,000 per year. Please remem-ber if the bins are full to hold ontoyour recyclables. A mess is creat-ed when recyclables are left onthe ground, windblown trash isstrewn about and broken glasscreates a safety hazard. Becauseof these housekeeping issues,some folks have suggested we ter-minate the program and removethe bins and no longer providethis service. This will be part ofthe recycle committee’s research.Comments and questions
from the public generated someaction items for the board to fol-low up on. At the end of themeeting, the board of trusteesentered into executive session todiscuss employee compensation.No other business was conduct-ed after the executive session. The next regular township
trustee meeting at 7 p.m. Jan. 23at the town hall.
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“The school is property weown that’s a valuable asset in agreat location that is not servinga purpose at all,” Kinney said.“I’m interested in developingthat site.”But former Trustee Pat Mula
had a different perspective.“We’ve always had the same
problem,” Mula said. “When wehad it at the school, we spentthousands hauling away tiresand garbage.”Mula said the current loca-
tion, out in the open and near thepolice station, deters dumping.“We’ve sent the road crew
over there every morning topick up crap,” Petruziello said.“It’s a waste of service depart-ment time and taxpayers’ dol-lars to have to clean up afterpeople. Somebody’s got toaddress that, Mrs. Mula.”Radtke recommended look-
ing into curbside pickup.“I have informally talked to
30 to 40 residents at the recy-cling bins and asked if they’dbe in favor of spending anextra $5 a month for curbsiderecycling, and 60 percent ofthem said yes,” said Radtke,
“although we need to considerseniors and those who can’tafford that.”One resident who did not
give her name said her trashhauler picks up her recyclingand reduces her bill as a result.“We need to look into it as
another viable option,” Radtkesaid.He asked whether the other
trustees were prepared to voteon approving the contract withRumpke, which needed to besigned by Jan. 31 or the dump-sters would be removed.Petruziello said he was not
ready.Radtke said the contract and
whether to form a recyclingcommittee would be discussedfurther at their Jan. 23 meeting.
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In other business, trusteespassed a resolution of celebra-tion commending Police ChiefTim Carroll for his 25 years ofsuperior service to the town-ship.“It seems like I started last
Thursday,” Carroll said. “Havingthe most dedicated officersmakes my job easy.”
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ANN WISHART/GCMLRussell Township Police Chief TimCarroll was presented with a clockJan. 8 by his department in appre-ciation for his 25 years there.
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Wednesday, February 12, 2014
West Geauga High SchoolRoom 1246:30 p.m.
Jan. 30: Regina BrettPresentation7:30 p.m.Plain Dealer columnist and
author Regina Brett will providean inspiring presentation on herlatest book, “Be the Miracle: 50Lessons for Making theImpossible Possible,” at MayfieldUnited Methodist Church, 7747Mayfield Road, Chester Town-ship.Presentation followed by
book signing. Tickets may be purchased for
a $5 donation.Call 440-729-4006 for more
information.
Feb 1: Kiwanis STEM Fair8 a.m. to 1 p.m.The community is invited to
the 11th annual STEM Fair(Science Technology EngineeringMath) at West Geauga MiddleSchool.
Come see the science proj-ects that middle and high schoolstudents have been working onfor the past several months. Watch the results of the high
school junior and senior teamscompete in the popular JunkBox Wars at 11 a.m. (each teamof students build a solution to aproblem just presented to themfrom identical boxes of sup-plies). The building, contraptions
and solutions are always fun towatch. Building starts at 9 a.m., com-
petition at 11 a.m. This is the firstyear for an eighth grade-onlyevent “How do I Fare? inScience and Technology.” This event, like the Junk
Box Wars, is for the t ime-strapped or “not quite sureabout science” students thatallows participation in the fairwith no prior preparation, witha friend. A set of 12 stations present
hands-on activities that need tobe performed based upon ownlife experiences, creativity orunderstanding of basic scienceprinciples. Setup for individual proj-
ects begins at 8 a.m. and judg-ing is between 9 a.m. and noon. Awards are given between
noon and 1 p.m.All are welcome.
Feb. 12: WG State of theSchools Address6:30 p.m.The West Geauga State of
the Schools address will be heldat West Geauga High School,Room 124, 13401 ChillicotheRoad, Chester Township.
Feb. 22: Munson Twp.Indoor Flea Market9 a.m to 2 p.m.Mark calendars for the
Munson Township Indoor FleaMarket at the Munson TownshipTown Hall and fire station, 12210Auburn Road, Munson Township.Come browse for treasures
or rent a space to get rid ofunwanted clutter. Call 440-286-9255 or visit
munsontwp.com for more infor-mation.
CPC Food PantryNew hours for the Christ
Presbyterian Food Pantry are asfollows, 6:30-8 p.m. Monday,9:30-11 a.m. Tuesday, 1-3 p.m.Wednesday and 10 a.m. to noonThursday. No appointment necessary. Come around to the back of
the church and enter the doorat the far end of the playground,located at 12419 ChillicotheRoad, Chester Township.In case of inclement weather,
call the church office, 440-729-1688.
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cational Foundation, WEDGE,with support from the ChesterMcDonald’s, conducted a pan-cake breakfast fundraiser onThanksgiving Day. WEDGE is a nonprofit
organization that providesfunds to enable new ways ofteaching and learning in WestGeauga Schools. Funds for these programs
are made possible through
WEDGE fundraising effortslike the annual ThanksgivingDay Pancake Breakfast. We thank those who donat-
ed to and attended our Thanks-giving Day Pancake Breakfastand look forward to serving hotpancakes with sausage, juiceand coffee next year.Thank you to John Powers
for providing McDonald’s as thebreakfast location, to the eventorganizers, Rob and JanineStone for once again organizingthis event, and to all volunteersincluding McDonald’s employ-ees for serving a great breakfast.
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teers to help at this year’s STEMFair held at West Geauga MiddleSchool from 8 a.m. to noon Feb. 1. Moderator judges to help
with the new “How do I Fare?”hands-on science station eventare needed. No science background or
experience is required as theproblems and solutions will beprovided to the volunteers. Each moderator judge will
verify a team correctly solvesthe problem and if necessary,explains the correct solutionand science behind it. Contact Ken Mantey, 440-
CCOC HolidayDecorating Contest The Chesterland Chamber
of Commerce held its fourthannual Chesterland HolidayDecorating Contest. The contest was open to any
business having a commercialaddress in Chester Township.Coming in first place for the
individual business was CardinalPhysical Therapy located in theWest Geauga Plaza. Amanda Phillips from
Cardinal Physical Therapy cre-ated the display that coveredevery square inch of each frontwindow with the assistance ofDiane Ornelas. They worked onthe front window display forweeks to create an eye-catchingholiday exhibit. The team wanted to incor-
porate physical therapy into theholiday scene, so they stagedelves exercising and even ridingan elliptical machine.Second place winners were
Arabica Coffee House and
Chesterland Floral, whileAllstate Insurance came in thirdplace for their beautifully holi-day decorated business. The group business winner
was West Geauga Plaza thathad a touch of holiday trim andtwinkle throughout the plaza.The following individual
businesses received honorablemention for holiday displays:Colagiovanni and GreeneAccounting Services, EastsideDog and Cat Hospital, GiantEagle, Our Town and Rise andDine Café, while MaywoodPlaza received a group businesshonorable mention.Thank you to all the busi-
nesses who helped put ChesterTownship into the holiday spirit.
Caring for Animals in theWinterRescue Village, located at
15463 Chillicothe Road, RussellTownship, and its humaneagents were very busy checkingon the welfare of animals out inthe cold during the frigid tem-peratures. It’s a bit warmer, but winter
is far from over. Dogs need pro-tection from the elements justlike humans do. Do your furry family mem-
bers have everything they needfor the next bitter cold spell? Did you know that if you are
struggling financially, RescueVillage can help your four-legged friends? Rescue Villagecan provide dog food, blankets,straw and emergency shelters. Ifyou can’t bring your dogs inside,be prepared for the next coldsnap. Call 440-338-4819 ext. 41 or
email [email protected] for assistance withcaring for pet or for more infor-mation.
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Brian E. ButlerBrian E. Butler died Jan. 7,
2014. Beloved son of Joan K.
Butler (nee Kropp), dear brotherof Douglas J. Butler (CatherineM. Butler nee Morgan) and dearUncle of Samantha and KelseyButler. Brian participated at the
workshop and in the senior pro-gram at Metzenbaum Center. The family prefers that those
who wish may make contribu-tions in his name to TheMetzenbaum Foundation, 8200Cedar Road, Chesterland, OH,44026. Private Family Interment
was held in Columbiana, OH. A Memorial Gathering for
friends and family was held atThe Federated Church, inChagrin Falls on Jan. 18, 2014.
For more stories on Chester Townshipand the surrounding communities,
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pleased to welcome Taliat andMarina Tarsinov, the new arearepresentatives for the Ohioregion.Taliat and Marina's record
of outstanding achievementsbegan long before they came tothe United States. They wonnumerous titles dancing in theirhome country, Russia, as well aswhile representing Russia atinternational events. After mov-ing to New York City in 1992,they took over the highly suc-cessful FADS New York EastSide studio in 1994.Taliat and Marina are for-
mer National Fred AstaireProfessional Standard and LatinChampions. Taliat has hadnumerous articles featured inmany dance-related publica-tions and he has been invited tolecture at the WDC Congress inBlackpool twice.Accomplishments include
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dance lessons or for more infor-mation.
Anthony Bagliano, of Russell
Township, was named to the
dean’s list at King’s College for
the fall semester.
Carly A. Poremba, daughter
of Mary and Fred Poremba of
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to the dean's list at Hamilton
College for the fall semester.
Poremba, a junior majoringin neuroscience, is a graduate ofWest Geauga High School.
Dylan Zurcher, a seniorstudying Math/Computer Scienceand Devon Zurcher, a freshmanstudying Architecture, werenamed to the dean’s list atBowling Green State Universityfor the fall semester. Both aresons of Anita and Don Zurcher,of Chester Township.
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W E S T G E A U G AS E N I O R C E N T E R
West Geauga Senior Centeris located at 11414 Caves Road,Chester Township. Call 440-729-2782 to register or for moreinformation on these programs.
Heart/Stroke/CoumadinSupport Group Jan. 29, 11 a.m. This support group is spon-
sored by the UH StrokeInstitute and is facilitated bynurse Nina Choski. Rachel Hutchinson from the
Coumadin Clinic will be theguest speaker.
Memory ScreeningsJan. 29UH Geauga medical staff will
be back for memory screenings.
Library Program Jan. 30, 11 a.m.Sarah Prueter will be com-
ing to talk about Play Awaysand book reviews. Join to share some of
favorite books and if interestedin leading a book discussion onfavorite book.
Chinese New YearJan. 31Each month of 2014, there
will have a program on a differ-ent heritage. This month, learn about
Chinese New Year and enjoy alunch from Yangtzee.
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adventures, open new horizonsand create great memories thatlast a lifetime, all amid 172wooded acres in Ohio’s scenicChagrin Valley.Summer Camp empowers
children with vital lifelong skillswhile having fun. Hiram House specializes in
camp activities and programs thatallow children to challenge them-selves, build self-confidence, lead-ership, communication, responsi-bility and resourcefulness, allessential for success throughoutlife. Registration is now open for
all 2014 summer camps:• Junior Day Camp - June 9
to Aug. 8, ages 5-6 • Day Camp - June 9 to Aug.
8, ages 6-12• Overnight Camp - June 8
to July 11, ages 6-14 • Horseback Riding & Ad-
venture Camp - July 14 to Aug.15, ages 7-14 Summer campers participate
in a variety of exciting activitiesweekly including swimming,archery, boating, fishing, hiking,exploring, orienteering and out-door skills, challenge, team-building, camp crafts, wildlifeand environmental studies andtheme days.The Alpine Climbing Tower
and western horseback riding arealso included in all day andovernight camp sessions. Thefarmstead program, featuringbaby farm animals is included forall day, junior day and overnightcampers at the farmstead barnand vegetable garden.New for 2014 is Horseback
Riding & Adventure Camp thathas been expanded with moresessions available. The popularprogram will be offered at theDouble H Ranch Riding Center.In addition to daily horsebackriding lessons, a different interac-tive activity is featured each day. Also new this year is a 35-
foot-high section added to theAlpine Climbing Tower as partof the Teambuilding Adventure,along with the Low RopesObstacle Course and the HighRopes Challenge Course*.
Summer campers will usethe climbing tower, high ropesor low ropes, depending upontheir age group. (*These facili-ties are also available to adultand youth groups for team-building programs and retreats.)Please note: Before and
after camp care is available forday camp and junior day camp.Financial aid is available forovernight camp only for thosefamilies who qualify.Register now for best selec-
tion. Enrollment is on a first come
basis. All 2014 enrollments in-clude a preferred early registra-tion option for next year as well. Register and pay online by
credit card. Call 216-831-5045 or visit at:
www.hiramhousecamp.org, formore information.
Fieldstone Farm HorseCampFinding just the right camp
for your child with special needsis important. You want them tohave fun, make friends and havethe opportunity to explore andchallenge themselves. But finding a camp that can
accomplish all of this in a sup-portive and nurturing environ-ment is essential. Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic
Riding Center specializes inprogramming for kids with spe-cial needs including physical,cognitive, developmental andbehavioral disabilities. Through working with horses,
campers discover their best selvesin week-long camps throughoutthe summer. Instructors are spe-cially trained to bring out the bestin children with special needs. Each day, campers groom and
ride horses as well as explore the45-acre farm just outside ChagrinFalls. There are 10 sessions fromJune 9 to Aug. 8. Some of the camp themes
include: Picasso’s Ponies —campers will ride and work withartist-in-residence to exploretheir creativity using many medi-ums including the horses; What’sUp Doc? — this session isdesigned for your budding veteri-narian. Campers will learn about
horse care including how to takea horse’s temperature, weigh ahorse and more; and The Driver’sSeat — an experienced drivingteam will teach campers the insand outs of hitching a carriage,getting behind the reins and tak-ing a carriage for a spin.Call Winni, 440-708-0013,
ext.146 or visit www.fieldstone-farmtrc.com for more informa-tion.
Geauga Park DistrictSummer campers loved their
first year of outdoor adventuresin Geauga Park District - bik-ing, fishing, exploring the woodsand sending rockets high intothe sky.Now camps are back in new
formats and with new activities.Week-long adventure camps
return for youth entering 5ththrough 7th grades in pondexploration, sky navigation,canoeing, fishing and more dur-ing the weeks of June 23, July 7,14, 28 and Aug. 4. A week-long adventure
experience will also be offeredfor teens entering 8th through10th grades the week of July 21.But new this year, single-day
X-Treme Adventures will engageteens entering 8th through 10thgrades in things like survival, airand space, kayaking the Cuya-hoga River, natural science withpark biologists and extremeastronomy. Themed days are June30, July 1, 2 and 3."To improve upon our inau-
gural year, 2013 camps were ratedon many different levels bycampers, parents and counselors,"said Sandy Ward, Park Districtcommunications specialist. "Theirfeedback has been heard, and willmake 2014 a year that yields notonly greater self confidence andappreciation for Nature amongthe campers, but more fun andmore adventure, which is what thecampers really want."Summer camps are sponsored
by the Chip Henry Institute forOutdoor Adventure, a special ini-tiative established throughGeauga Park District Foundationin memory of Judge Charles"Chip" Henry, who had greatpassion for Nature and youth.Camp attendance costs $150
for full weeks and $30 for X-Treme Adventures. Phone-in registration begins
March 20 at 440-286-9516. Check http://bit.ly/gpdcamps
for additional details and waiverforms.
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Free Hypnosis Seminar Feb. 4, 6:30 p.m.Leslie Reynolds, a certified
hypnotherapist, in conjunctionwith the nonprofit organizationHealth Awareness Clinics will beconducting a hypnosis seminar.The free seminar (a $5 dona-
tion is appreciated) will be heldat the St. Mary’s Church MeetingRoom, 401 North St., Chardon. Anyone 16 and over is wel-
come to attend. There is no pre-registration,
just arrive 15 minutes early andsign in. For more information on
hypnosis and hypnotherapy, visitHealthAwarenssClinics.org.According to U.S. Surgeon
General Dr. David Satcher andthe Centers for Disease Control,an estimated 400,000 Americansdie every year from illnessesdirectly caused or worsened bybeing overweight. Approximately 65 percent of
all adults are overweight orobese, as are nearly 17 percent ofchildren. These rates have steadily
risen over the past decade andcontinue to rise. According to a recent report
from CNN, this weight problemis not confined to just the UnitedStates, other countries through-out the world are reporting a sig-nificant increase in their popula-tion’s weight as well.According to USA Today,
scientists are reporting how obe-sity leads to shorter life spans.Overweight people who arenon-smokers lose three years oftheir lives, obese people who are
non-smokers lose seven years oftheir lives and obese peoplewho are smokers lose 13.5 yearsof their lives. Both the surgeon general
and the CDC agree smoking isblamed for 435,000 deaths peryear. That’s over 800,000Americans who die every yearfrom preventable deaths. TheWashington Post published areport in June 2004 that smok-ing cuts life span by 10 years.The good news is it is possi-
ble for many to get those yearsback by stopping smokingand/or losing weight. Hypnosishas been recognized by theAmerican Medical Associationsince 1958. In fact the AMA
now recommends and endorseshypnosis.Reynolds, who is one of
America’s leading Hypnothera-pists said, “aside from being com-pletely safe, hypnosis is the easi-est and most effective way to stopsmoking and lose weight.”She aded, “Hypnosis is a
mental process, not a physicalprocess. Don’t look for some-thing you can feel or touch. It’svery similar to a meditativestate. A hypnotist goes fromtalking to a subject’s consciousmind, which makes up approxi-mately 12 percent of his/herbrain, to their subconsciousmind, which makes up theremaining 88 percent.”Reynolds explained this
process is also called “bypassingtheir critical faculty.”“Breathing, blinking and
your heart beating is all coveredby your autonomic system, yoursubconscious mind,” she said.“That’s the main reason hypno-sis has such an incredibly highrate. Hypnosis works with yoursubconscious mind. By doingthis, it takes will power out ofthe equation.”
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G E A U G A W E S TL I B R A R Y
The Geauga West Library isat 13455 Chillicothe Road. Formore information on these pro-grams or to register, call 440-729-4250 or register in person.
Storytime �
Jan. 13-Feb. 28There is still room to register
for winter storytimes.Program designed for youth.
Intro to the Internet Jan. 28, 2 p.m. Learn basic Internet searching. Basic mouse skills required.
Monopoly Fest Feb. 2, 2 p.m.Play the classic game and
other versions with family tocelebrate the birthday of thisclassic American tradition.Program designed for all
ages.
Book DiscussionFeb. 5, 7 p.m. “The Art Forger,” by Barbara
Shapiro.
Spring Book SaleMarch 5-8The Friends of the Geauga
West Library are now acceptingdonations for the annual springbook sale to be held March 5-8. Bring gently used or new chil-
dren’s and adult books, col-lectibles, comic books, CDs,DVDs, audio books on CD, puz-zles and games for adults andchildren, sheet music, coffee tablebooks and prints to the libraryduring regular library hours. No textbooks or encyclope-
dias.A receipt for donations is
available. Funds raised support adult
and children’s programming atthe library.
Tax AssistanceVolunteers from the
American Association of RetiredPersons will be on hand to helpfile 2013 federal and state taxes. Thursday appointments, 9:30
a.m.-3:45 p.m., will be availableand registration is required. Bring a copy of 2012 tax
returns, all 2013 forms received,proof of identity and SocialSecurity card. Call for an appointment.
G AT E S M I L L SL I B R A R Y
Gates Mills Library is at1491 Chagrin River Road. Formore information on these pro-grams or to register, call 440-423-4808, or register in person.
Jungle Terry’s WildlifeAdventures Jan. 24, 11 a.m. to noonJoin to meet Jungle Terry
and his exciting animal friends. Learn more about animals
and have a great time. Registration required.
Robotix Blox: WimpyRobot Day Challenge Jan. 30, 6-8 p.m.Students ages 9-12 are wel-
comed to join to program robotsto avoid the cheese touch, sur-vive the hall of screams and mas-ter other challenges Greg andRowley encounter in JeffKinney’s popular “Diary of aWimpy Kid” series. Space is limited and registra-
tion required.
Family Storytime Wednesdays, 10-10:30 a.m. Join for a program of
rhymes, songs, fingerplays andstories for children not yet inkindergarten.
Baby & Me/ToddlerStorytime Thursdays, 1-10:30 a.m.Join for a program of
rhymes, songs, fingerplays andbooks for babies from birththrough 35 months old andcaregivers.
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All programs are wheel-chair/stroller accessible unlessotherwise noted.
For more information onthese programs or to register, callthe Geauga Park District at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geauga-parkdistrict.org.
Maple Town Tune TradersJan. 23, 7-10 p.m.The West WoodsSingers and musicians sign up
for one of six 15-minute informalperformance spots upon arrivalstarting at 7 p.m. All musical genres on
acoustic or gently amplifiedinstruments welcome. Audience sing-along follows;
evening ends with open jam ses-sion. Snacks to share welcome.
Black HolesJan. 24, 7-8 p.m.Observatory ParkBlack holes are like a riddle:
They can't be seen, smelled, heardor felt, so how do astronomersknow they exist? Come and delve into the
world of these mysterious, col-lapsed stars.If weather permits, program
will be followed by night-skyviewing using park telescopes.
Backcountry HikeJanuary 25, 1-3 p.m.The West WoodsJoin a naturalist on an off-
trail backcountry hike and, ifconditions are right, enjoy thesplendor of ice formations on theSharon Conglomerate ledges. Rugged hike with the possi-
bility of deep snow or icy condi-tions off trail.
Intro to Cross CountrySkiingJan. 26, noon to 2 p.m.Orchard Hills ParkLearn the basics of cross-
country skiing from ChrisNewman of Geigers, includingproper clothing, types of equip-ment and proper technique. Indoor presentation will be
followed by outdoor instruction. Ski rental available in advance
from Geiger's, 50 Shopping Plaza,Chagrin Falls, 440-247-4900. Registration required.
Winter Fun DayJan. 26, 1-4 p.m.Orchard Hills ParkCelebrate winter in the heart
of the Snowbelt by participatingin various outdoor activities. Try out a pair of snowshoes,
bring sled for a fun downhillride, learn about winter wildlife,and have fun with winter craftsand games. Enjoy a cozy fire and warm
drinks to keep you going. See website for complete
schedule.
India: Tigers, Taj &TemplesJan. 26, 2-3 p.m.The West WoodsJoin Bill and Sue Berger as
they share their sense of adven-ture in Northern India. Go on a photo hunt for
tigers in Ranthambore NationalPark, visit the Taj Mahal andother historic landmarks, andwander through the Camel Fairin Pushkar.
The Sky TonightPlanetarium ShowJan. 26, 2-3 p.m.Observatory ParkJoin for a planetarium pres-
entation on what to watch foreach week. Building open house hours
are 1-4 p.m. Sundays.
A Walk Through ArtJan. 26, 3:30-4:15 p.m.The West WoodsJoin a naturalist for an inter-
pretative walk through thegallery to learn about the adap-tations for motion as part of the“Something's Afoot” photogra-phy exhibit.
Geauga WalkersJan. 28, 1-2:30 p.m.The RookeryJoin other active seniors on
weekly hikes in Geauga Countyand the surrounding area. Hikes are typically 1 to 1 1/2
miles long and held year-round,but canceled if the temperatureis 20 degrees or lower. All naturalist leads hikes
scheduled in Geauga ParkDistrict parks. Call Geauga Senior Center
for full schedule, 440-279-2137.
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Following is a list of real estatetransfers for Chester, Munson andRussell townships for the threedays ending Jan. 10, provided as apublic service by the GeaugaCounty Auditor’s Office. Transfersmay involve sale of land only.
Meadowhurst Lane, to Scott M.Mackar, $160,000. (1.51 acres)Gerald D. Lancaster Jr.,
13470 Bass Lake Road, toMichael S. and Denyse L.Arnovitz, $462,500. (40.60 acres)
RUSSELL TOWNSHIPEarl Michael Ball II, 8118
Music St., to Cameron W.Wright, $163,500. (1.50 acres)
transfers
Jesse Manibusan Jan. 28, 7 p.m.This month, St. Anselm will
revive intergenerational forma-tion events bringing to ChesterTownship a Catholic Christianentertainer and composer whosees his role as calling people ofall ages to faith.A Christian musician, Jesse
Manibusa is new to St. Anselm,but his music is very familiar. “Open My Eyes, Lord” is
one of his most popular compo-sitions. His songs are sometimesdone in Spanish and Viet-namese languages as well as inEnglish.
Jesse is a full-time husbandand father. He calls himself anitinerant witness, singer, song-writer and storyteller. He and his wife, Jodi, are co-
founders of Two by TwoMinistries, an internationalmusic and preaching ministry. Jesse has a Master of Arts
Degree in Multicultural Mini-stries from the FranciscanSchool of Theology, in Berkeley,Cali. He has often performed at
national and internationalevents, such as the Los AngelesCongress for Religious Edu-cation, the National CatholicYouth Conference, the Euro-pean Catholic Youth Confer-ence and Encuentro 2000,another reknowned religiouseducation conference. Jesse has called people
together in prayer at variousWorld Youth Day experiencesin locations throughout theglobe. He also is a popular artist at
national diocesan events, havingperformed this past summer atthe FEST at the Center forPastoral Leadership in Wick-liffe. Not only is Jesse faithful and
musical, he is fun.
events
WGBF Sign-upsWest Geauga Baseball fed-
eration sign-ups for summerbaseball and softball are justaround the corner. Registration will be held 9
a.m. to noon Feb. 8, 6:30-9 p.m.Feb. 13 and Feb. 18. Held at West Geauga Middle
School, 8611 Cedar Road,Chester Township.Call 440-729-7062 for more
information.
West Geauga High SchoolFootball Team Honored
The West Geauga HighSchool football team has beenrecognized by the Ohio HighSchool Football CoachesAssociation (OHSFCA) for aca-demic and athletic excellence. Only 40 of the 715 eligible
high schools throughout Ohioearned the coveted honor ofAcademic All Ohio.To qualify for this honor, the
grade point average of the top22 lettermen for each teamwere averaged and ranked. Thegrade point average of the let-termen was 3.672.
Listed are public meetings andexecutive sessions in the countyfor the coming week, unless other-wise noted. These meeting noticesare NOT legal notices.
Chester Twp.: Jan. 23, 7 p.m. -Board of Trustees, 7 p.m. - ParkCommission, Fire Station. Allmeetings are held at theTownship Hall, 12701 ChillicotheRoad, unless otherwise noted.
Munson Twp.: Jan. 28, 6:30p.m., Board of Trustees. Allmeetings are held at TownshipHall, 12210 Auburn Road, unlessotherwise noted.
Russell Twp.: Jan. 22, 7:30p.m., Zoning Commission. Allmeetings are held at Fire-RescueStation, 14810 Chillicothe Road,unless otherwise noted.
West Geauga BOE: Jan. 27, 7p.m., regular meeting, MiddleSchool Community Room, 8611Cedar Road.
meetings
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Coleman Generator, two 110+ 1 220 outlet; Mig welder 175220; steel table with vice; drillpress; cutting torch withtanks an gages. 440-256-1107.
Custom-built chrome glassshelving. Perfect for home oroffice, Approx. 6’x9’. Excel-lent condition, Must see! $375.440-338-3000.
Lowery Pageant organ withbench, $400; Poppo CuckooClock with Cuckoo and musicman, $75; Powermate 5000watt Generator, used 3 hours,$575; 3 Royal Doulton Mugs.440-729-4168.
GARAGE SALES
If you need to have a movingsale, estate sale or garagesale, call Kathy Willis at 440-729-2790 for assistance. Ex-perienced. References avail-able. We are now doing par-tial estate buyouts.
Lowe's Greenhouse Comm-unity Garage Sale: 10 a.m. to 2p.m. Every Sunday in Jan.and Feb. Space Available,$25. Huge greenhouses filledwith many sellers of coolstuff. Call for details: 440-543-5123. 16540 Chillicothe Rd.,Chagrin Falls.
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SERVICES
Scanning and fax serviceavailable at the ChesterlandNews, 8389 Mayfield Road,Chesterland. 440-729-7667.
Graphics, design, typesetting:Beautiful work done at theChesterland News. Logodesigns, letterheads, broch-ures and business cards. 8389Mayfield Road, Chesterland.440-729-7667.
Resumes: Resumes can betyped for you at the Chester-land News, 8389 MayfieldRoad, Chesterland. 440-729-7667.
Offering special discounts for
interior and exterior painting
and staining this season. 14
years experience. Profess-
ional and insured. Call Dan,
440-342-4552.
Music Lessons: guitar- begin-
ning to advanced. Rock, jazz,
classical. All band instru-
ments. Drums (winter/spring
road lessons). Consignments,
repairs, sales. 440-221-2274.
Fall Clean Ups and Snow-plowing: reasonable anddependable. 440-729-9400.
Joe Eicher doing roofing, sid-ing, plumbing, church steep-les, decks, gutters, clean-outhouses. You name it, we do it!Insured. 440-813-4272.
Local Tile: serving the areainstalling tiles of all kinds.Bathrooms, kitchen, back-splashes. No job too small.Quality work, reasonableprices. Call Ron for a freeestimate. 440-336-2845.
STONE MOUNTAIN FLOORINGInstallation and Sanding all Types of Flooring
HELP WANTEDLOOKING FOR A FEW GOOD MEN!
PT/FT Must be willing to learn, work hard & able to lift weight.A great opportunity to learn expert floor business
from the ground up. Serious inquiries only.
Call 201-424-9500 or 440-287-6882
HELP WANTED
Full-time teacher/directorneeded for daycare facility.Must have experience. Pleasesend resume to 440-729-0410 orcall 440-729-0404.
Tow Truck Operator: full orpart-time tow truck operator.Reliable, no CDL required.CAB Towing Services, Inc.Apply in person. ChesterlandAuto Body, 8032 Mayfield
Road, Chesterland OH 44026.
Snowplow drivers wanted:looking for snowplow driversto drive our company vehi-cles in the Chesterland area.Experience preferred, cleandriving record required. Mustbe on call all winter, 24 hoursa day when snow is falling.Please call 440-343-1662 forinterview.
