CHESTERLAND NEWS Your Community Newspaper Since 1967 VOLUME 48 No. 14 Wednesday, August 20, 2014 8389 Mayfield Rd. B-5, Chesterland, Ohio 44026 www.chesterlandnews.com P: 440.729.7667 | F: 440.729.8240 [email protected]INSIDE... Town Crier . . . . . . 2 Around Town . . . . 4 Sports News . . . . . 5 Obituaries . . . . . . 11 ChesterFest Aug. 23 • Noon to 5 p.m. • Parkside Park Special Section pages 6-7 Two recent deaths of Hollywood idols — Philip Seymour Hoffman from drug overdose and Robin Williams from suicide — illustrate a seri- ous need for quick contact with mental health counselors every- where. Mental disorders affect tens of millions of people each year in the United States, according to Vicki Clark, chief executive officer of Ravenwood Mental Health Center in Munson Township. Scheduling appointments for Geauga County residents when the need arises has become a priority at the center. Deanna Brant, chief operat- ing officer of intensive services at Ravenwood, and Clark attended a workshop in Columbus on same-day access to mental health care. The result, Clark said, was the creation of a same-day access program at Ravenwood. “Traditionally, scheduling an appointment for mental health services could take two weeks to months locally and through- out the country, prolonging treatment and leaving families to struggle with mental health problems alone,” Clark said. The workshop changed that. “Our current delivery model was not working for our patients and us. We both agreed the same-day access model would be a perfect fit for our community,” she said. Through same-day access, people can call or visit Ravenwood Mental Health Center before 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday and be seen that day by an intake specialist or outpatient clinician. Individuals arriving after 2 p.m. are seen the next day if requested. “Immediate access to care is a critical element of recovery from mental illness, trauma and Mental Health Center Creates Same-Day Access Program By Ann Wishart Ravenwood Mental Health Center Same Day Access appointments before 2 p.m. Monday - Thursday 440-285-3568 SUBMITTED Ravenwood Mental Health Center's Intake Specialist Patricia Spadaro meets with a client at Ravenwood. Geauga County public offi- cials and sheriff’s office leader- ship applauded Thursday morn- ing as a copy of the 10-year mortgage on the Geauga County Safety Center went up in smoke at the building’s entrance. Before the burning of the mortgage, symbolizing the debt retirement, Sheriff Dan McClelland recalled when his department first moved in to the 183-bed facility in 2004. “I joke that it’s the largest hotel in Geauga County,” McClelland said. He credited past and present county commissioners and Tracy Jemison, who was auditor at the time, for being partners through the years. “I’m very proud of their hard work and for their dili- gence in maintaining the vision,” McClelland said. “This $15 million project came in under budget and today it is paid off.” Geauga County Auditor Frank Gliha commended the commissioners, including past commissioners Bill Young and Craig Albert, for not using bonds to finance the huge proj- ect. “The county would have paid approximately $2.6 million in interest during that 10-year period,” he said, adding the county issued notes allowing lower interest rates and pay- ment structure flexibility. “With our final payment in process today, this strategy has saved the county approximately $1.6 million,” Gliha said. Commissioner Mary Samide noted the safety center was the concept of former county Sheriff Red Simmons and McClelland, who was his second in command at the time. She added county Admin- istrator Dave Lair cheered com- missioners for their wise han- dling of the debt through low- interest short-term loans and not going to bonds at 3.5 and 4 percent interest. “Dave Lair said we’d save millions in interest and we have,” she said after the cere- mony, adding the commission- ers resisted using the pay-off funds for other projects in order for the debt to be paid off early. “The least amount of money you have to pay out, the better,” Samide said. Because the county has maintained a stable budget, departments didn’t suffer major cutbacks during the 2008 national financial crisis, she said. “When you are debt free, you are better able to weather the bad times,” Samide said. The green and white papers fluttered in a stiff, cool breeze as Gliha lit them. After the brief blaze died down, smiles and handshakes made the rounds as the crowd broke up. McClelland spoke briefly about the 65,000-square-foot safety center and the old jail that was dangerously inefficient as far as prisoner-handling was concerned. Built in 1963, the old jail required a staff of 27 correction officers to manage 38 inmates, he said. The safety center, located at state Route 44 and Merritt Road, has a capacity of 183 inmates and a correction officer staff of 34. The efficiency is due to the design of the jail area, which allows safe and easy inmate escort and cell view, McClelland said. Because of the jail’s inmate capacity, the county houses pris- oners from surrounding coun- ties and, over the years, the county has collected more than $8 million for the service, he said. Besides providing a steady stream of income, the larger, well-built jail should be good for more than the average jail lifespan of 25 years. “As needs increase, we won’t have to build a jail,” the sheriff said, adding the safety center was built to last. “This one has decades left in it,” he said. “We’re 10 years in and there is no need to renovate.” Safety Center Mortgage Retired By Ann Wishart $15 Million Debt Paid Off Early as Sheriff, Officials Celebrate See Mental Health = Page 9 ANN WISHART/CN The Geauga County Safety Center debt retirement was celebrated Thursday morning at the center.
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CHESTERLANDNEWS
Your Community Newspaper Since 1967VOLUME 48 No. 14 Wednesday, August 20, 2014
ChesterFestAug. 23 • Noon to 5 p.m. • Parkside Park
Special Section pages 6-7
Two recent deaths ofHollywood idols — PhilipSeymour Hoffman from drugoverdose and Robin Williamsfrom suicide — illustrate a seri-ous need for quick contact withmental health counselors every-where.
Mental disorders affect tensof millions of people each yearin the United States, accordingto Vicki Clark, chief executiveofficer of Ravenwood MentalHealth Center in MunsonTownship.
Scheduling appointments forGeauga County residents whenthe need arises has become apriority at the center.
Deanna Brant, chief operat-ing officer of intensive servicesat Ravenwood, and Clarkattended a workshop inColumbus on same-day accessto mental health care.
The result, Clark said, wasthe creation of a same-dayaccess program at Ravenwood.
“Traditionally, scheduling anappointment for mental healthservices could take two weeksto months locally and through-out the country, prolonging
treatment and leaving familiesto struggle with mental healthproblems alone,” Clark said.
The workshop changed that.“Our current delivery model
was not working for ourpatients and us. We both agreedthe same-day access modelwould be a perfect fit for ourcommunity,” she said.
Through same-day access,people can call or visitRavenwood Mental HealthCenter before 2 p.m. Mondaythrough Thursday and be seenthat day by an intake specialistor outpatient clinician.
Individuals arriving after 2p.m. are seen the next day ifrequested.
“Immediate access to care isa critical element of recoveryfrom mental illness, trauma and
Mental Health CenterCreates Same-Day
Access ProgramBy Ann Wishart
RavenwoodMental Health Center
Same Day Access appointmentsbefore 2 p.m.
Monday - Thursday440-285-3568
SUBMITTEDRavenwood Mental Health Center's Intake Specialist Patricia Spadaromeets with a client at Ravenwood.
Geauga County public offi-cials and sheriff’s office leader-ship applauded Thursday morn-ing as a copy of the 10-yearmortgage on the GeaugaCounty Safety Center went upin smoke at the building’sentrance.
Before the burning of themortgage, symbolizing the debtretirement, Sheriff DanMcClelland recalled when hisdepartment first moved in tothe 183-bed facility in 2004.
“I joke that it’s the largesthotel in Geauga County,”McClelland said.
He credited past and presentcounty commissioners andTracy Jemison, who was auditorat the time, for being partnersthrough the years.
“I’m very proud of theirhard work and for their dili-gence in maintaining thevision,” McClelland said. “This$15 million project came inunder budget and today it ispaid off.”
Geauga County AuditorFrank Gliha commended thecommissioners, including pastcommissioners Bill Young andCraig Albert, for not usingbonds to finance the huge proj-ect.
“The county would havepaid approximately $2.6 millionin interest during that 10-yearperiod,” he said, adding the
county issued notes allowinglower interest rates and pay-ment structure flexibility.
“With our final payment inprocess today, this strategy hassaved the county approximately$1.6 million,” Gliha said.
Commissioner Mary Samidenoted the safety center was theconcept of former countySheriff Red Simmons andMcClelland, who was his secondin command at the time.
She added county Admin-istrator Dave Lair cheered com-missioners for their wise han-dling of the debt through low-interest short-term loans andnot going to bonds at 3.5 and 4percent interest.
“Dave Lair said we’d savemillions in interest and wehave,” she said after the cere-mony, adding the commission-ers resisted using the pay-offfunds for other projects in orderfor the debt to be paid off early.
“The least amount of moneyyou have to pay out, the better,”Samide said.
Because the county hasmaintained a stable budget,departments didn’t suffer majorcutbacks during the 2008national financial crisis, shesaid.
“When you are debt free,you are better able to weatherthe bad times,” Samide said.
The green and white papersfluttered in a stiff, cool breeze asGliha lit them.
After the brief blaze dieddown, smiles and handshakesmade the rounds as the crowdbroke up.
McClelland spoke brieflyabout the 65,000-square-footsafety center and the old jailthat was dangerously inefficientas far as prisoner-handling wasconcerned.
Built in 1963, the old jailrequired a staff of 27 correctionofficers to manage 38 inmates,he said.
The safety center, located atstate Route 44 and MerrittRoad, has a capacity of 183inmates and a correction officerstaff of 34. The efficiency is dueto the design of the jail area,which allows safe and easyinmate escort and cell view,McClelland said.
Because of the jail’s inmatecapacity, the county houses pris-oners from surrounding coun-ties and, over the years, thecounty has collected more than$8 million for the service, hesaid.
Besides providing a steadystream of income, the larger,well-built jail should be goodfor more than the average jaillifespan of 25 years.
“As needs increase, we won’thave to build a jail,” the sheriffsaid, adding the safety centerwas built to last.
“This one has decades left init,” he said. “We’re 10 years in andthere is no need to renovate.”
Safety Center Mortgage RetiredBy Ann Wishart
$15 Million Debt Paid Off Early as Sheriff, Officials Celebrate
See Mental Health = Page 9ANN WISHART/CN
The Geauga County Safety Center debt retirement was celebrated Thursday morning at the center.
Page 2 CHESTERLAND NEWS Wednesday, August 20, 2014
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Aug. 25: Chester Township ParkCommission Public Hearing7 p.m. Geauga County Probate Court Judge
Tim Grendell will conduct a publichearing at the Chester Township FireStation, 8552 Parkside Drive, ChesterTownship, regarding the township parkdistrict. At the meeting, Master Commis-
sioner Mary Jane Trapp will submit andreview her report concerning the parkdistrict, including findings andrecommendations. Grendell appointed Trapp as a
master commission in response toquestions raised about the park districtsoperations and maintenance.
Aug. 25: Video and Discussionon the ‘Enemies of Freedom’7-8:45 p.m.This months video is part 2 of the
Subversion Factor, "The Open Gates ofTroy" by G. Edward Griffin. A Historyof Treason in modern America. Exposingthe facts of the planned deceit that isaffecting our lives and our Government.How it happened, and the people whowere put in place to subvert ourgovernment.Hosted by the Geauga/Lake County
Chapter of the anti-ommunist JohnBirch Society.Held at Willoughby Public Library, 30
Public Square, Willoughby.Call Fred, 440-729-2001, for more
information.
Aug. 27: PERI #86 Meeting11 a.m.The next meeting of the Geauga
County PERI #86 held at St. Mary'sChurch, 401 North St., Chardon.Lunch is $12 payable at the door.
Reservations by Aug. 21. There will be aspeaker from Express Scripts. PERIsupports our retirement system benefits. Call Catherine, 440-286-373, for more
flea market will be held at the MunsonTownship Park, 12641 Bass Lake Road.Stop in and browse for a special treasureor rent a space to get rid of unwantedclutter. To download a form to rent aspace, visit www.munsontwp.com. Call 440-286-9255 for more details.
Sept. 4: Chesterland ChamberGolf Classic and Clambake 11 a.m.
The 2014 Chesterland Chamber ofCommerce Golf Classic and Clambakewill be held at Berkshire Hills GolfCourse, 9760 Mayfield Road, ChesterTownship.
This is a great opportunity to engagein friendly competition, network (andnot work) while honing golf skills on abeautiful and challenging course.
Proceeds benefit chamber’s annualScholarship Fund as well as the cham-ber’s mission and programs. Registrationis at 9 a.m. with a shotgun start at 11 a.m.The cost is $125 per golfer.
Register by Aug. 1 and receive a free“Top Shelf Booze Bucket” entry.
If golf is not your cup of “tee,” comejoin the party for the clambake dinnerand awards at 5 p.m. for $45, whichincludes the same dinner choices above.
From the Platinum Sponsorship tothe Hole Sponsorships, all are valuableways to market to the golfers. The cham-ber is also accepting donations for theraffle.
Call the chamber office, 440-729-7297,or visit www.chesterlandchamber.com orstop in to pick up a registration form.
The office is located at 8228 MayfieldRoad, Suite 4B, Chester Township. Hoursare 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday throughFriday.
Community Fishing Derby is open to allMunson Township residents. Join for amorning of fishing fun at the ScenicRiver Retreat, 10900 Mayfield Road,Munson Township.Don’t forget a fishing pole - catch and
release only. Bait will be provided. Doorprizes awarded.
Sept. 28: Eliminate 5K, 10Kand 1-Mile Fun WalkThe West Geauga Kiwanis Club in con-
junction with Unicef is hosting thefourth annual Eliminate 5K, 10K andOne-Mile Fun Walk. Held at Eddy FruitFarm, 12079 Caves Road, ChesterTownship.Registration at 8:30 a.m., race at 9:30
a.m. Complimentary breakfast after race. Register online at active.com/theelim-
inateproject. Call 440-221-0112 or visitwww.wgkiwanis.org for more information.
TOWN CRIER
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On Aug. 3, in a special meeting, theChester Township Trustees unanimouslyvoted to forward to the Geauga CountyBoard of Elections the resolutions toplace on the Nov. 4, 2014 ballot the threerenewal levies (police, fire and road) andthe new 2-mill road levy.
On Aug. 7, at the regular trusteesmeeting, a public hearing for ZoningAmendment Z-2014-1 was held.
This amendment addresses the use ofoutdoor hydronic heaters. It was alengthy and thorough discussion andseveral points were raised requiringmore research. The public hearing wascontinued to Aug. 19, at 7:02 p.m. Weappreciate the diligence and efforts ofthe township Zoning Commission inaddressing this complex matter.
In regular business, meeting minutesand various financial items wereapproved including replacement lightingfor a fire department utility vehicle,repairs to a road department truck andpurchase of asphalt rejuvenator. Asphaltrejuvenator is applied to certain roads toextend the life of the asphalt surface.
The purchase of a new road crewtruck was discussed, and further researchis being conducted to determine if thevehicle can be purchased at a price lowerthan the state bid price.
Each year, Chester Township entersinto a snow plow agreement with thecounty engineer to plow and salt somecounty roads that are located withinChester Township.
Because our road department musttravel these county roads to get township-owned roads, Chester is compensated bythe county engineer for providing theseservices. The proposed payment is rough-ly 25 percent higher than 2013, primarilydue to the significant price increase ofsalt. The winter fill price for salt is $55.32.
Further research will be conducted toconfirm the numbers before execution ofan agreement.
A recent request by the ChesterHistorical Foundation triggered an expand-ed review of how Chester Township pro-vides services to various organizationsincluding how police and EMS presence isprovided at road races, football games, St.Anselm’s Festival, ChesterFest, theHistorical Foundation, etc.
A motion was passed by the boardrequesting the police chief to providesupport for ChesterFest and theHistorical Foundation Flea Market.Trustee Bud Kinney will take the lead indrafting a written policy so people andorganizations will know what the processis and what costs may be involved.
The police chief also reported aboutthe frequent and significant floodingevents occurring at the police department,which is causing damage to the buildingfoundation and creating black mold. Theseimportant repairs include an improveddrainage system and catch basins at a costof $8,640 which was approved.
The board approved instructor train-ing for the fire chief and a lieutenantthrough the American Heart Associationwill enable our citizens to receive basiclife support training (CPR/AED) fromthese fire department personnel.
As a reminder, the ChesterlandRecycling Committee still wants input. Asurvey is available at http://tinyurl.com/ChesterRecycles or via phone by calling440-833-1122. Your input is appreciated.Questions or comments about recyclingare welcome by calling Ken Mantey, 440-729-2869 or email [email protected].
– Submitted by Chester Township officials
CHESTER GOVERNMENT UPDATE
Aquilegia Garden ClubAugust is a very busy month for
members of Aquilegia Garden Club. On Aug. 21, there will be a workshop
at 10:30 a.m. in the Mastin Classroom atThe West Woods Nature Center, 9465Kinsman Road, Russell Township.
This is to brainstorm ideas for theGreat Geauga County Fair. Betty LouHedges will help guide with ideas.Following, the group will go to Mangia
Mangia for lunch.At 10 .m. Aug. 27, members will meet
at Christ Presbyterian Church, 12419Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. Theywill then work on floral entry designs.
Members are requested to bring notonly their flowers for their floral arrange-ment, but also for the cut specimenentries. The hostesses will provide brunchstyle food for all to enjoy while they arecompleting their floral design entries.
GARDENING
The Story“The greatest story ever told” is more
than just a cliché. God’s great desire is torescue lost and hurting people.
“The Story” is the story of the Bible.Chesterland Baptist Church, 12670Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, willoffer weekly sessions for all ages to dis-cover “The Story,” which allows the
teachings of the Bible to be read easilylike a novel.
Small group sessions are available forall ages - children, teens and adults. Thesessions are open and free to the com-munity and will begin at 9:45 a.m. Sept. 7.
The worship services will follow at 11a.m. Call 440-729-7101 for more infor-mation.
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The Geauga Humane Society’sRescue Village announces Woofstock2014, Northeast Ohio’s largest one-day,outdoor fundraising festival for dogs andtheir people. Raise funds to help RescueVillage touch the lives of 4,000 animalsevery year.
Join the fun at Woofstock at HoldenArboretum, 9550 Sperry Road,Willoughby.
Strut your mutt in a one-mile dogwalk, shop in dog-friendly Vendor’s Row,or enter Fido in cool canine contests. Besure to have your beloved pet participatein the Annual Blessing of the Animals at9:45 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.
Don’t have a dog? No problem —adopt a great canine companion at theRescue Village tent.
A complete list of festival activitiescan be found at www.geaugahumane.org/events/woofstock.html or follow onFacebook.
Parking is $10 and parking proceedswill benefit Rescue Village. For easyonline fundraising and to earn coolprizes, visit www.geaugahumane.org.
Bricks AvailableChesterland Rotary Club thanks all
the people who have purchased bricksfor the walkway around the gazebo.
Since the campaign last year, manyrequests have come forth to make this anannual event. Presently, the club hasnames and money for additional bricks.It must do them in groups, a minimum of20. If you would like to be included inthis years “setting,” please respond bySept. 30.
Applications can be found atwww.chesterlandrotary.org or pickup abrochure at ChesterFest on Sept. 23 —take a look at the walkway while you’rethere.
ChesterFest Volunteers NeededIf you are looking to get service
hours for the upcoming school year or ifyou just want to help your community ina fun and rewarding way, ChesterFest isthe place for you.
The Chesterland Chamber ofCommerce is looking for student volun-teers to help with the carnivals games,selling soft drinks and helping with thelarge inflatable rides.
Bring a friend and you can volunteertogether. We will only need you for acouple of hours, then you can enjoyyourself at all the free activities that areoffered.
ChesterFest is noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 23. Call 440-729-7297 or email wendy
@chesterlandchamber.com to volunteeror for more information.
AROUND TOWN
RELIGIOUS NEWS
Murder by the FallsSept. 5-6, 7 p.m.
Murder by the Falls kicks off eachnew season at Chagrin Valley LittleTheater, 40 River Street, Chagrin Falls,with an original audience-participation
comedy/mystery. Money raised from thiswildly popular event goes to the generaloperating expenses of the theatre.
Tickets are $60 and includes dessert,beverages and more.
Call 440-247-8955 for more informa-tion.
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Mom and Tot ClassChester Co-op Preschool, 12772
Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, isoffering a Mom and Tot Class 11:15 a.m.to 12:30 p.m. on Friday mornings begin-ning Oct. 3.
This class offers parents and theirchildren the opportunity to experi-ence both fun and educational groupactivities in a school environment.Children will get a chance to learnand pract ice social izat ion ski l l sthrough circle time, crafts, songs, fin-gerplays, snack t ime, large motoractivities and recreational activitieswith parental involvement.
This class is designed to be an intro-duction to the classroom setting, offeringactivities with a teacher in a warm andfriendly atmosphere. As well as parents,we welcome babysitters, grandparentsand any other special person in a child'slife to attend.
The program is designed for children2 years of age. However, children 18months to 3 years will also benefit andare welcome to join the class.
The classes run in eight-week ses-sions with continuous enrollment and
new activities each session. The cost isonly $65 for all eight sessions. Classes aretaught by Mrs. Davis, director and leadteacher at Chester Co-op Preschool.
The school also has a few openings inthe two-day, three-day, and pre-kinder-garten classes for the current schoolyear.
Call 440-729-2043 to register or formore information.
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AAU Track, Field Junior OlympicGives Rise to Another ChesterTrack StarSubmitted
Cantrelle Williams, sister of ChantelRichardson, West Geauga three-timestate champion and George Masonrecruit, participated in the NationalAAU Track and Field meet in DesMoines, Iowa at Drake University July29-30.
Williams, a 10-year-old fifth grader atLindsey Elementary School, placed fifthin the 1500 M with a time of 5:36:28 outof 62 participants; and 14th in the 800 Mwith a time of 2:44:28 out of 92 partici-pants.
Cantrelle runs for the All Star TrackClub out of Akron, coached by DeborahFields. This is the same club her sisterChantel ran for.
CHESTERLAND • 8020 Mayfield Rd. • 440-729-4844CHARDON • 473 Center Street • 440-286-9473MIDDLEFIELD • 15005 S. Springdale Ave. • 440-632-5959MENTOR • 8425 Station Street • 440-205-7368
Oil, Gas Drilling and Logging,Oh My
We would like to know how oil andgas drilling and logging can be defined asrecreational activities in the recent revi-sions of the bylaws of the GeaugaCounty Park District?
And, further, the town hall meetingsbeing called for public input, are hap-pening after the changes in the bylawshave been passed by the board.
Norma Kinder and Susan Curtis Russell Township
Thanks to Amelia GraceOne of the hardest days of our lives
was putting our beloved mother in anassisted living home, Amelia Grace, inChester Township.
Our mother was living a very full life,in excellent physical health for someonein her 80s, but her battle with dementiaand later Alzheimer’s disease, made usaware we needed constant care andattention for our beloved mother, Ellen.
Joanne and I toured many facilities,hoping to find one with surroundingsmom would feel comfortable with tomake her as close as possible to beinghome. After much discussions and worry,we settled on Amelia Grace.
This decision turned out to be a god-send, because mom had a place shecould call home.
Mom found much love and care fromPenny and Paul, the owners, and loveand doting from Sharon, Jessica, Renee,Sue and all the caregivers. Mom becamebest friends with many of those stayingat Amelia Grace who all would turn outto be her second family. Everyonelooked after one another, sharing happi-ness and stories from time gone by. Asmom’s memory and health declined, hercaregivers and buddies looked after herwith so much love and care, especiallyNettie, our special guardian angel, mak-
ing sure mom knew she was loved. Mom passed in June after 93 years
and we miss her so much, but we doknow her last years had all the love shedeserved.
For all you sons and daughters, whoworry how mom or dad can live a goodand happy life to the end; take a look-see at Amelia Grace. You will find theirspecial care in tune with your love.
Thank you all again, so much.
Don Pullella and Joanne JohnsStow
Thanks Chester TownshipWe, at Steigerwald Septic and Sewer
Svc., would like to take the time to thankthe Chester Township Board of ZoningAppeals for hearing our case for therequest of a use variance to operate ourseptic service company at 8678 MayfieldRoad, Chester Township, Ohio, 44026,and then approving our request.
We appreciate it being done in atimely manner, due to this being a con-tingency on the purchase of the property.
We would especially like to thank thezoning inspector, Steve Averill, for histime and effort in helping us through theprocedures of obtaining a use varianceappeal.
What seemed at first to be a difficulttask, was made fairly simple with hishelp. We, at Steigerwald Septic andSewer Svc., are proud to remain andoperate our business in ChesterTownship where we have been locatedfor nearly 50 years.
We would also like to thank ourattorney, Mr. Joseph Weiss, Jr., who I amproud to say I have known since child-hood, for all his hard work and dedica-tion in making our dream come true ofoperating a professional business ofChester Township.
Thomas A. and Lisa R. SteigerwaldSteigerwald Septic and Sewer Svc.Chester Township
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G E AU G A W E ST L I B R A RYThe Geauga West Library is at 13455
Chillicothe Road. For information onthese programs or to register, call 440-729-4250.
Summer Reading a SuccessGeauga West would once again like
to thank the community for its participa-tion in this summer's reading programsfor all ages. Not only were prizes earnedand awarded, but also a record numberof volunteers helped make the programsa success.
We look forward to serving your lit-erary and media needs in the comingyear.
Please be sure to look for your falledition of Lines and Links, which willcontain all of the varied and mostly freeprograms in the Geauga County PublicLibrary system. It will be mailed in thenext week.
Storytime signups (for babiesthrough the second grade) will beginSept. 2. Note there will be a very special
three-week art class at 6:30 p.m. onTuesdays for tweens (students in gradesthird through fifth), a new feature forGeauga West Library.
Thank you again for your continuedsupport of the Geauga County PublicLibrary System.
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Gates Mills Library is at 1491 ChagrinRiver Road. For more information onthese programs or to register, call 440-423-4808 or register in person.
Summer Reading Game Wrap PartyAug. 23, 2:30-4:30 p.m.
All you have to do is read in ourSummer Reading Program to attend ourend of summer party. Join as we cele-brate a summer of reading. Crafts andgames will be ongoing with a specialmagic show from 3-3:45 p.m. All ageswelcome to this free family event.
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addiction-related issues,” Clark said.“Same-day access is fully up and run-ning. We believe this will make treat-ment readily available to those most inneed.”
Formal treatment is initiated at thefirst meeting, she said.
Patients leave with an initial diagnos-tic assessment, treatment plan and at leastone skill to help them cope, with ongoingcounseling started within a week.
Since the new program began,Ravenwood has been seeing about 20more patients a week.
Same-day access is separate from acrisis intervention, Brant said.
“People experiencing a crisis will typ-ically be seen within 15 minutes of enter-
ing our facility,” she said. She added, “I’ve seen a huge increase
in need for mental health services inGeauga County. In the past 15 years,Ravenwood’s caseload has tripled. Partof this growth is due to more sophisticat-ed services being offered here. There isalso a huge increase in demand for chil-dren and adolescent services and muchmore intensive services.”
There is a sliding scale for fees forGeauga County residents, depending onincome and family size, which is fundedby the Geauga County Board of MentalHealth and Recovery Services.Ravenwood accepts Medicaid, Medicareand most insurances.
Anyone in need of mental health,trauma-related and/or addiction-recov-ery services can call Ravenwood’s intakespecialist at 440-285-3568 for an appoint-ment.
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GEAUGA PARK D ISTR ICTAll programs are wheelchair and
stroller accessible unless otherwise noted.For more information on these programs,call the Geauga Park District at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.The Joy of Fishwatching
Aug. 21, 7-8:30 p.m.Swine Creek Reservation
This is an introduction to a relaxingand mesmerizing form of outdoor enjoy-ment. Using binoculars (yours or ours),learn to ID minnows, darters and otherstream fish while observing their fasci-nating swimming, schooling, foragingand protective behavior. Netting followsfor close-up examination.
Earthquakes In OhioAug. 22, 7-8 p.m.Observatory Park
Investigate the park seismograph,part of the Ohio Seismic Network. Alsolearn how to read a seismogram, get ahandle on earthquake magnitudes, andfind out some history of earthquakes inOhio.
Timbertots: Forest Explorers Aug. 23, 10-11 a.m.Bessie Benner Metzenbaum Park
Explore the sights, sounds and smellsof nature with Nora the Explorer and amap. Program outdoors, weather permit-ting, so dress accordingly. Programdesigned for ages 3-5 with adult only;older or younger siblings will not be con-sidered participants. Registrationrequired.
Hound Hike: Dog Daze ofSummer Aug. 23, 10-11:30 a.m.The West Woods
Enjoy a summer morning's stroll withyour favorite canine. Program outdoors, sodress accordingly. Bring dog towels, waterbowl, poop scoop and bags for dog clean-
up. Only one dog per handler, who must beable to fully control dog, leashed at alltimes (8 ft. max). Dogs must be non-aggres-sive to people and other dogs; if alterca-tions or incidents occur, or dog(s) exhibitaggressive behavior or excessive barking,owner(s) of problematic dog(s) will beasked to leave. Registration required.Partially wheelchair/stroller accessible.
Quad Pro Quo & Mo'Barbershop Quartet in ConcertAug. 23, 7-8:30 p.m.Big Creek Park
This group of four male singers (quad- get it?) are all members of the Men ofIndependence, 14th-ranked barbershopchorus in the world. These fellows per-form mostly the four-part barbershopstyle of a cappella singing. Indoors ifinclement weather.
Back Country Stream HikeAug. 24, 1:30-4 p.m.The West Woods
Discover the diversity of life found inSilver Creek on this rugged back-coun-try adventure. This is an off-trail outdoorprogram. Bring water, dress for theweather and wear boots or shoes thatcan get wet and/or muddy. Registrationrequired.
Sky Tonight Planetarium Show Aug. 24, 2-3 p.m.Observatory Park
Join on second and fourth Sundaysfor planetarium presentations aboutwhat to watch for each week. Buildingopen houses 1-4 p.m.
Geauga Walkers Aug. 26, 1-2:30 p.m.The West Woods
Join other active seniors on weeklyhikes in Geauga County and the sur-rounding area. Hikes are typically 1 to 11/2 miles long and held year-round, butcanceled if the temperature is 20 degreesor lower. A naturalist leads hikes sched-uled in Geauga Park District parks. CallGeauga Senior Center for full schedule,440-279-2137.
Photographers of all ages and experi-ence levels join Naturalist Linda Gilbert totry to locate and photograph singing insectsand learn about them along the way.
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Sara J. GrimshawFuneral service
for Sara J. (Sally)Grimshaw, age 98,of Chester Town-ship, formerly ofMesa, Ariz. will beheld at 2 p.m. Aug.23, 2014 at MayfieldChurch, 7747 May-field Road, ChesterTownship.
Sally passed away Aug. 7, 2014 inChester Township.
She was born Nov. 13, 1915 in Irwin,Pa.
Sally was a housewife and she andher husband owned and operated theWillow Brook Farm for 50 years, retiringin 1987.
She was a member of the MayfieldChurch, Mayfield Historical Society,West Geauga Senior Center, God’sCaring Community and St. Anselm’sYoung of Heart. Sally enjoyed quilting,
oil and water color painting, travel,ceramics and gardening.
Survivors include her daughter,Donna Kubik; grandchildren, StephaneKubik, Pennee (Ron) Lybrook andDonald M. (Rose) Grimshaw; greatgrandchildren, Brande Grimshaw andMichael and Dustin Taylor and sister-in-law, Betty Grimshaw.
She was preceded in death by herhusband, Donald; son, Harry Grimshaw;brother, Bill Bushyeager; brother-in-law,Howard Grimshaw and son-in-law, TomKubik.
The family will receive friends onehour prior to service at Mayfield Church.Burial will be in Girard, Pa.
In lieu of flowers, the family sug-gests contributions to Mayfield Church(see address above) or MayfieldTownship Historical Society, 606 SOMCenter Road, Mayfield Village, OH44143.
Online tributes and condolences atwww.gattozziandson.com.
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Listed are upcoming public meetingsin Chester, Munson and Russell town-ships, and West Geauga Schools. Thesemeeting notices are NOT legal notices.
Chester Township: Aug. 20, 7 p.m.,Zoning Commission; Aug. 21, 7 p.m.,Board of Trustees. All meetings areheld at the Township Hall, 12701Chillicothe Road, unless otherwisenoted.
Munson Township: Aug. 21, 6:30 p.m.,Board of Zoning Appeals; Aug. 25, 7
p.m., Zoning Commission; Aug. 26, 10a.m. - Special meeting with vol-unteers for Oct. 21 event with Dr.Roizen, 6:30 p.m. - Board of Trustees.All meetings are held at TownshipHall, 12210 Auburn Road, unlessotherwise noted.
Russell Township: Aug. 20, 5:30 p.m.,Board of Trustees; Aug. 27, 7:30 p.m.,Zoning Commission. All meetingsare held at Fire-Rescue Station, 14810Chillicothe Road, unless otherwisenoted.
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