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Three Little Words
By Mary C. Ryan
Naturally, given the time of year, only one thing comes to mind. I. LOVE. YOU.
And I do. I love my husband, my kids, their spouses and families, the grandkids, their
spouses/betrothed/whatever, our “poised to make an entrance” great-granddaughter, our
extended families, friends, and well, pretty much you name it, I love it. Except for kale.
Hopefully, that takes care of my Valentine’s Day obligations.
But there are other three word combos, one of which occupies more than necessary
minutes in my day. CANDY. CRUSH. SAGA. For those who have been on a long space
voyage of late, this is an addictive game played on a gazillion iPads, iPhones, computers,
etc. I don’t know who dreamed it up, but there are approximately 600 levels to work your
way through. It consists of a grid filled with colorful candies and you have to match 3, 4,
or 5 of them to clear the board or accomplish set tasks. To spice things up, there are all
sorts of evil jellies, expanding chocolates, bombs and who knows what else I’ll find down
the road. The devious programmers who came up with the idea also gave game players
the option of paying for the privilege of advancing to the next level. This goes against my
Puritan upbringing, so I plod on, keeping my wallet tucked safely in my pocket. Those
same devious programmers, however, also made it so the game shuts down for a while after
so many tries, thus saving my sanity and anyone who depends on me for cooking, such as
my husband.
And how about TINKERS TO EVERS TO CHANCE? Reminding us that spring
training for major league baseball will begin in a few short weeks. Go, Tribe! (Look it up,
if you don’t know what it means.)
Then we have LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS. No, not sports teams, but Dorothy
Gale’s mantra as she skipped along the yellow brick road in search of the wizard. (Now that
I think of it, though, that probably should be five words, if you add the “Oh, my.)
Finally, although I’ve tried to put it off as long as possible, is MEA. MAXIMA.
CULPA. – especially to eagle-eyed Mike C., who, in addition to being an avid reader of
my column (Way to go, Mike!), but is also a superb mathematician. Much better than I am,
obviously, because he was kind enough to point out the error of my ways. I’m referring to
my previous column in which I detailed the health benefits of my “house walk,” gleefully
doing a lot of multiplying and dividing—all completely wrong. Now you, and especially
Mike, may believe this or not, but I actually became aware of my mistakes the day the
Spirit of Bainbridge appeared in the mail. This was one time I was praying that nobody had
read my column, but of course, there was Mike. When I received his email, I had already
redone my math and came up with numbers that were pretty close to his. I gave some (albeit
brief) consideration to claiming that I had messed up on purpose to see if anyone was sharp
enough (or interested enough) to call me out. Mike was right there on both counts. He
has my deep appreciation on both counts. And to be honest, I was going to offer my mea
maxima culpa anyway in this issue, regardless. As I told my esteemed editor, Write in haste,
repent at leisure.
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Awakening Beauty
By Debra Classen
The ‘Click’
Moments, ordinary moments, unassuming, unmemorable, most of the moments
of our lives pass by unrecognized, flowing into the river of time. But then, there are
rare moments of recognition, when a moment stretches back and tugs at the past
and, at the same time, lurches forward in hopeful mystery. I can almost hear an
intuitive ‘click’, a faltering step into the unknown, and then a new vista opens. There
is a silent, still space, where an almost audible ‘click’ breaks the silence, and then
movement begins again, but in a different rhythm.
Sometimes I have heard it as a season changes; the simplicity of a red leaf
signifying that today summer ended, or the first floating snowflakes-- winter has
arrived and this new season will bring a cold clarity, an austerity of being. Sometimes
it is within the lives of family. I remember the moment, like a photograph, a hot
summer evening as I watched the freedom and exuberance with which my eldest
Artwork by Debra Classen
daughter was leaping and laughing, catching fireflies in the heavy, evening heat. She
was my playful child, yet at that moment I also saw the beginning of graceful new
curves within her body, her long flowing hair glimmering in feminine wisps around
the face of an emerging woman… and I heard the ‘click’ of the little girl departing.
On a morning with a steely gray sky and dark, frozen branches etching hard lines
on the landscape–memories with jagged, cold edges pulled at me. Swells of powdery,
new snow softened the bitter, cold landscape outside, and remembering hopeful
memories of love and youth softened my
outlook on the brutal coldness of grief and
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to Ohio and serendipitously, or by divine
providence, fallen in love with, and married
brothers. And for the next few decades we
raised our families in tandem, navigating the
terrain of trials, tribulations and the joys of
young marriage and young families together.
Yesterday, in the stretching space of
a moment, as silence echoed through the
corridors of decades, I listened, pausing,
leaning back from the bitter wind, and then I
heard the ‘click’ and stepped into a new vista.
I flowed back under the canopy of our youth,
through the years and memories of love,
children, and our young families and big
family gatherings, holidays and celebrations,
and then, as if caught in a receding tide, I
was pulled out into the mystery and depth of
the unknown. Our six children (three in each
family) raised together, were now adults,
living lives scattered across the country. In a
few weeks, my sister will be a grandmother
and our parents have entered the winter of
their lives. Relatives in the last decades of
their life; life is slow and hard as we seem
to wait…for the step into eternity. The dance
has changed, shuffling, quiet steps to solos of
different songs now.
I step tentatively, peering into mysterious
depths. I look up and gratefully gaze on
new vistas of hope and faith too. Today, a
brilliantly cold February day, the days are
beginning to stretch out again. There are
golden rays filtering through dark, purple,
snow clouds, a brilliant cobalt patch of sky
opened up in the weak afternoon sun. I can
feel the shallow warmth shining through the
window, warming my face for a moment.
Tears flow, sadness because of the passing
of a life, and joyful tears mingle too, in
anticipation for new lives coming into the
world. God’s hand is in this season and in
this moment too. The beauty comes when we
can immerse ourselves in every moment, and
yet listen for the quiet ‘click’, surrendering
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From Auburn Twp. Fiscal Officer
Addressing the State of My Musical Union!
By Fred May
I don’t want to be a country star,
but I want to star around the country,
and I don’t want be a blues master,
I’d rather master the blues that confront me,
Auburn’s Unique Community Center and Event Hall
The Adam Hall Community Center, located on East Washington Street was donated
to Auburn Township in 2002 by resident Al Padegimas with the intent that the grounds be
kept in a natural state and that the facility be available to residents. The large one-story
structure had been the site of an auction hall and an antique mall. In 2005, after securing
grant funding, the hall was renovated and remodeled; taking it from what was a plain,
utilitarian structure and turning it into a modern event hall with a unique rustic design that
includes natural exterior elements such as rough sawn timbers and a flat stone foundation
with an interior that is spacious and bright. The hall is surrounded by several acres that
include a large parking area, a nature trail, two lakes and a sand volleyball court. The
hiking trails and volleyball court are open to residents without reservation.
Adam Hall is conveniently located just minutes away from the 422 freeway exit at
State Route 44. It has the capacity for 200 people and a well-lit paved parking lot. The
main room measures 49’ by 78’ with a 9’ ceiling. It’s clean, simple yet elegant interior
presents itself to diverse uses. Over the years, the hall has hosted weddings, receptions,
Boy Scout, Cub Scout and Girl Scout events, class reunions, graduation parties, birthdays,
anniversaries, Christmas parties, craft fairs and business conferences.
The hall has a catering kitchen with plenty of counter top space and electric outlets for
keeping food hot. On site there are two refrigerators with freezer sections, a microwave,
a 50-cup coffee maker and tables and chairs to accommodate 200 guests. Rental rates are
reasonable and on par, if not lower than other facilities in the area. If you are interested in
renting Adam Hall, please call the Auburn Administration building at 440-543-7028.
Auburn Fire Dept. Pancake Breakfasts
The Auburn Volunteer Fire Department is hosting its Annual Pancake Breakfast. So
bring your hungry crew to have a bottomless plate of pancakes and sausage on February
22 and March 1 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. We will be holding our breakfast at the fire house at
10950 East Washington St, Auburn Township.
The cost of the event will be $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and $5 for children. Our
breakfast will include buttermilk, blueberry and buckwheat pancakes, sausage and a variety
of beverages including fire house coffee, tea and orange juice.
Our firefighters will be in attendance to answer the questions and hand out goodies to
the little people wanting to discover how our fire trucks and equipment work along with
those who are young at heart. We will have goodies for those young at heart also. Everyone
needs a special fire hat from the fire department.
We look forward to the opportunity for you to have a wonderful breakfast with your fire
department, gain the knowledge of those who will be responding to your emergency, and
the ability to understand the complexity of our fire equipment.
For more information, please contact Chief John Phillips at 440-343-0064.
I’ve got no need to be a rocker,
til I’m retired and old, then
I’ll be in my rocker by a blazing fire,
playing all of my songs that went gold.
I don’t want to be
an American Idol,
cause I’m idle enough as it is,
and I don’t do Rap or Hip-hop--I want to live to see my grandkids.
I don’t do jazz though I love it so much,
but I’ll never, ever have
that Billy Coltrane touch
and playing Classical’s
just not my thing,
I like a little heavy
metal in my strings.
When it comes to finding fame
with my guitar strokes,
I guess I’m just an artist
who was meant for Folk,
writing stories into songs
bookmarking them with chords,
with some message for the masses
so they won’t get bored.
I’m no Bob Dylan,
but I’m perfectly willing,
to take a stab at his perfection,
and I’m no Woody Guthrie,
who would probably rebuff me,
if he heard my latest selections,
And I’m nothing much
more than a carbuncle,
when I’m compared
to Simon and Garfunkel,
and Peter, Paul and Mary
never had a Matt,
I’m not Puff the Magic Dragon
so forget about that.
When it comes to finding fame
with my guitar strokes,
I guess I’m just an artist
who was meant for Folk,
writing stories into songs,
bookmarking them with chords,
with some message for the masses
so they won’t get bored.
with some message for the masses
so they won’t get bored.....
God forbid I should
make anyone bored......
Art~Whimsically Yours Studio
Matthew F. Blowers III-(c)-2015
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SPIRIT of BAINBRIDGE
GCPL Eliminates $1 Fee for
New-Release DVDs
Geauga County Public Library has eliminated
its customary charge of $1 for new-release DVDs.
Because these items are in high-demand, GCPL
is not accepting holds for them. New release
materials are on display at each GCPL location.
GCPL is pleased to share these materials at no cost
to patrons. The fee was originally instated to help
expand the collection. However, as new videostreaming technology makes materials available
to people, the $1 charge became outdated. The
Geauga County Public Library Board voted to
eliminate the charge at its Jan. 20 meeting. The
change went into effect Jan. 21.
“The library’s streaming video service,
hoopla, has proven to be very popular with library
patrons,” says Deborah F. O’Connor, GCPL
Director. “Because there is no charge for this
service, the Library Board removed the $1 initial
fee for borrowing DVD and Blu-Ray items.”
Patrons are limited to checking out no more than
five at one time. They are due the next day and
accrue $1-per-day late fees. When new DVDs
move into regular circulation, their check-out
time extends to one week, but accrue overdue
fines of ten cents per day with a maximum fine
of $5 per item. Any unreturned items are billed
to the patron for the list retail price charged at
the time the library purchased the item plus a $5
processing fee.
Fitting a Teenager’s Entire Life in Her Room
Fitting work, play and down time into one small room
In our last isse, the article by Kathleen Bliss Gaoldfarb, ASID, of Decorating Den Interiors, we inadvertantly omitted the
“after” photo, showing the results of this amazing teen bedroom transformation. Before, upper left, for a teenager who practically
lives in bedroom, it was a challenge to manage work, play and rest areas in this small room with a corner window. After, a bedside
stand functions also as a vantiy and study area with natural light streaming in from the corner
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NDCL Students Win ‘Believe in Ohio’
Business Plan Competition
Students in NDCL’s Business in the 21st Century class was honored with several
awards in the local contest of the Believe in Ohio program’s Business Plan competition.
Winners were awarded cash prizes from the Believe in Ohio program, which is a new
statewide initiative developed to encourage entrepreneurship education.
First Place:
Brady Kaucic and Brendan Leininger, creators by GPShop
Second Place: Chad Cipollone and Mike Pozzuto, creators of Sanitation Station
Third Place:
Kate Duffy and Samantha Lazuka, creators of Tag-My-Bag
Fourth Place: Kevin McMahon and Mitch Pannitto, creators of Stadium Snacks
Fifth Place:
Jimmy Bergles and Alec Kresnye, creators of TRAC Band
These students and their award-winning business plans will move on to a regional
competition, where they will compete with plans from schools from around the northeastern
Ohio area. Regional winners will be announced in the spring, and they will advance to a
state competition in Columbus where cash prizes and scholarships will be awarded.
Our Spirit Senior Guide and
2015 Summer Camp Guide
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Chagrin Arts Indulges Your Curiosity with
Mind-Boggling Artistry and Athleticism on Feb. 22
Chagrin Arts will host the first program of its 2015 Performing Arts Series on Sunday,
Feb. 22, with a performance featuring Acrobats of Cirque-tacular, a New York City-based
acrobatic troupe. The program will begin at 3:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center,
located at Chagrin Falls High School, 400 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls. Tickets are
$15-$20 for adults, $10-$15 for students age 18 and under, and free admission for children
age 4 and under. Tickets may be purchased by phone at (440) 247-9700 or online at www.
chagrinarts.org
Chagrin Arts is excited to open its 2015 season with a performing arts program unique
from their more traditional programs of music, theater and dance. The Acrobats of Cirquetacular program will feature one dazzling circus feat after another in a high-energy, familyfriendly feast of fun.
The mind-boggling artistry and athleticism of Acrobats of Cirque-tacular will ignite
the imaginations of the young and the young in spirit alike. Indulge your curiosity and
celebrate your senses as this petite troupe of acrobats, aerialists, and circus specialty artists
bend, twist, flip, and fly into your hearts and minds.
Ticket Prices:
$20/ Preferred Seating - Adults
$15/ Preferred Seating - Students (ages 18 and under)
$15/ General Seating - Adults
$10/ General Seating - Students (ages 18 and under)
Free/ Students ages 4 and under
Tickets for the program may be purchased by phone at (440) 247-9700; or online at
www.chagrinarts.org.
Chagrin Arts Establishes
Joan Brown Campbell Award for
Arts and Culture
Chagrin Arts has established the “Joan Brown Campbell Award for Arts and Culture.”
This annual award will honor an individual or organization in recognition of outstanding
leadership in promoting arts and culture. The award will be presented at Chagrin Arts’
annual benefit on May 7 in which Joan Brown Campbell will be honored as the award’s
first recipient.
Rev. Dr. Joan Brown Campbell retired in December 2013 after 13 years as Director
of the Department of Religion at the historic Chautauqua Institution. Before coming to
Chautauqua, Rev. Campbell, a distinguished life-long ecumenist, served as the first ordained
woman appointed as General Secretary of the National Council of the Churches of Christ
in the USA. Prior to her time at the NCCC USA, Rev. Campbell served as Director of the
U.S. Office of the World Council of Churches. During her time as General Secretary, Rev.
Campbell, in concert with Paul Gorman, Carl Sagan, Dean James Morton, and Albert Gore,
founded what is today the National Religious Partnership on the Environment (NRPE), and
continues to serve as Chair of the Board.
Rev. Campbell is a devoted activist for peace and social justice, believing that citizens
in a democracy must act on their conscience. This commitment was crafted during her
life changing work with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and was deepened in the struggle to
end apartheid in South Africa. Archbishop Desmond Tutu referred to her as “a woman
of courage and compassion.” He pointed out that Rev. Campbell was the only woman
in the clergy procession of over 200 for his installation as Archbishop of South Africa,
commenting, “Her voice helped to bring an end to the evil of apartheid.”
Rev. Campbell’s commitment to growing the global compassion movement is reflected
in her work with the Charter for Compassion. She also serves as Chair of the Global
Peace Initiative of Women, providing leadership to GPIW’s important work with women
throughout the world, and is a member of the Fetzer Institute’s Advisory Council on World
Religions and Spiritualties. She served as Chair of the Global Health Council and was
a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Agenda Councils on both Faith and
Values. She is the recipient of 14 honorary degrees, including one from the University
in Monrovia, Liberia sponsored by the African Methodist Episcopal Church. In 2010 she
was awarded the Walter Cronkite Faith and Freedom Award. Rev. Campbell is author of
Living into Hope: A Call to Spiritual Action for Such a Time as This, and Prayers from
Chautauqua, a recently published collection. She is the mother of three grown children
and grandmother to eight.
We may not always say it in print,
but we do appreciate your support of Spirit of Bainbridge,
your only locally-owned newspaper.
Thank you!
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Chagrin Falls Library
The Chagrin Falls Swing Ensemble - Sunday, Feb. 15 from 2-4 p.m. Buzz Cronquist,
a familiar face to music lovers in Chagrin Falls, returns with “The Chagrin Falls Swing
Ensemble,” a winter concert staple. Members of the ensemble: Buzz Cronquist, clarinet and
flute, Art Jensen on bass, Carl Fogel on drums, and Joe Leaman on piano work their magic
on songs from the Great American Songbook, presented with a dash or two of humor and
history. Please join us for this wonderful, free music program. Registration is requested
(440-247-3556).
Tuesday Afternoon Book Discussion - Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 2-3:30 p.m. Join us at
the Chagrin Falls Branch Library for the Tuesday Afternoon Book Discussion as we discuss
Under the Wide and Starry Sky by Nancy Horan. The story imagines the unconventional
love affair of Scottish literary giant Robert Louis Stevenson and American divorcee Fanny
Van de Grift Osbourne, who after meeting in late-19th-century rural France take refuge
from their respective unhappy lives and embark on two shared decades of international
turbulence. By the author of Loving Frank. Everyone is invited to join us for this discussion.
Call the branch library for more details (440-247-3556).
Family Night Owl Storytime - Thursday, Feb. 19 from 6:30-7:15 p.m. Come to the
Chagrin Falls Branch Library for a special storytime for all ages with an adult caregiver.
We will have stories, songs, fingerplays and a craft. Registration is not necessary, just come
on in. Call the branch library for more information (440-247-3556).
Juggling Fun with the Mad Mountain Juggler - Saturday, Feb. 28 from 2-3 p.m.
Come to the Chagrin Falls Branch Library to see juggling way beyond the normal. Juggling
John will share funny stories, cool balancing tricks and more. It will make everyone want
to go home and learn to juggle. Registration requested for this free family event (440-2473556).
Art Opening - Vern Kauffman Thursday, March 5 from 5-7 p.m.
School Readiness – Story Play! Saturday, March 7 from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Children
ages 5 – 7 with caregiver are welcomed to join us at the Chagrin Falls Branch Library
for story games and to make up your own silly tales. This program strengthens essential
language and reading skills with fun, creative, hands-on activities. Registration requested
for this free activity (440-247-3556).
Gaining Historical Context for Your Ancestors - Saturday, March 7 from 2-4 p.m.
Genealogy is more than collecting ancestors’ names, documenting records and organizing
them into charts. John Sabol will be at the Chagrin Falls Branch Library to show you how
to reconstruct the environment in which they lived, the social network through which they
moved and even some of the little known events of their lives. Registration requested for
this free program (440-247-3556).
STORYTIMES
Toddler Storytimes - Mondays from 10-10:30 a.m. Caregivers and their little ones
from 19-35 months are welcomed to come to the Chagrin Falls Branch Library to share a
program of books, rhymes, songs and fingerplays. No registration required. Call the branch
library for more information (440-247-3556).
Family Storytimes -Tuesdays from 4:30-5 p.m. All ages with an adult caregiver are
invited to join us at the Chagrin Falls Branch Library for stories, songs, fingerplays and
books. No registration required. Call the branch library for more information (440-2473556).
Read, Rock & Roll Storytime - Wednesdays from 9:30–10 a.m. Caregivers and their
little ones from 19-35 months are invited to the Chagrin Falls Branch Library for a special
toddler storytime that will get you moving to the music! Bang, rattle, swish, and twirl
to songs, rhymes and stories. No registration required. Call the branch library for more
information (440-247-3556).
Baby & Me - Thursdays from 9:30–10 a.m. Caregivers and their little ones from
Birth-18 months are welcomed to come to the Chagrin Falls Branch Library to participate
in a special program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books. No registration required.
Call the branch library for more information (440-247-3556).
Native Plant Society of NE Ohio Presents
‘A Journey to the Mississippi Headwaters’
A Journey to the Mississippi Headwaters will be presented on Sunday, Feb. 22 from
2–3 p.m. at The West Woods Nature Center, 9465 Kinsman Rd., Novelty.
The mighty Mississippi originates in northwestern Minnesota within the boundaries of
the large Lake Itaska State Park. Join Tom Sampliner, photographer and past president of
the Native Plant Society of Northeastern Ohio, to learn something about the Mississippi and
to share Tom’s travels there to photograph flowers of the lake, state park, and surrounding
scenery as a scout at the Native Orchid Conference. This program is presented in conjunction
with Geauga Park District.
Native Plant Society of Northeast Ohio promotes the conservation of all native plants
and native plant communities through habitat protection and other means; encourages
public education and appreciation of native plants; supports proper ethics and methods of
natural landscaping; encourages surveys and research of native plant species; and promotes
cooperation with other programs and organizations concerned with the conservation of
natural resources. For more information, go to: www.nativeplantsocietyneohio.org.
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February 13, 2015
SPIRIT of BAINBRIDGE
Tanglewood News
♥♥♥
By Daniel Foster
“Everything for the home and office”
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! This celebration has a long history dating back to
the Roman Empire. It has evolved since that time from the religious celebration of Saint
Valentine into a secular celebration of love complete with greeting cards, confections,
flowers, and other gifts of love. And why not? Scripture teaches that of all the great human
expressions, love is the greatest expression (though some would argue that chocolate
comes close!).
Most of our holidays are spent celebrating historical figures or remembering past
events. Valentine’s Day is the one holiday that celebrates the present day love between
you and your loved ones. Enjoy the day.
Our TLA Annual Meeting is this coming Thursday evening, Feb 19 at 7 p.m. at the
Tanglewood Club. Tanglewood Lake is a chartered Planned Association with the State of
Ohio and is self-governed by its membership. We’ve done a very good job having tackled
major issues facing our community throughout the years with the wisdom and governance
of many selfless volunteers. Each year we rotate three new trustees onto a nine member
Board to govern our community. It’s refreshing to see well qualified candidates step up
and bring new ideas to improve our community. The Quarterly Newsletter delivered with
your last water bill included a voting proxy for trustee positions. Hopefully you can vote
in person but if not then please fax your proxy to 216-287-9339. You can also scan and
email a signed proxy to [email protected]. Please take a moment to do your
civic duty and vote!
The Annual Meeting is a great opportunity
to find out what’s happening in Tanglewood,
hear from a Bainbridge Township Trustee and
Police, hear a golf course report, vote for our
new trustees, ask questions, and mingle with
your neighbors. As in previous years, we will
mix business with pleasure by combining
our business meeting with a social mixer!
Directly after the business meeting we will
provide light refreshments and drinks, (cash
bar). If previous years are any indication, this
will be an informative and enjoyable event.
This is an opportunity to come out of winter
hibernation for the evening and join your
neighbors!
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EDUCATION SPIRIT
UW-Madison Announces Fall Dean’s List
The University of Wisconsin-Madison has recognized students named to the Dean’s
List for the fall semester of the 2014-2015 academic year.
Students who achieve at a high level academically are recognized by the dean at
the close of each semester. To be eligible for the Dean’s List, students must complete a
minimum of 12 graded degree credits in that semester. Each university school or college
sets its own GPA requirements for students to be eligible to receive the distinction.
Cory Epprecht, Chagrin Falls, a student in the College of Agricultural and Life
Sciences, was among those named to the Dean’s List.
PRESIDENTS DAY
★★★★
CAMPUS VISITATION DAY
Monday, Feb. 16, 2015
Presidents Day
Campus Visitation Day
is a great opportunity to:
Explore your academic options and
discuss the steps for enrollment
and financial aid
Visit any campus and tour
our facilities
You can visit us at any of these
locations from 10 - 11:30 a.m.
or 2 - 3:30 p.m.
&
learn tour
Eastern | ESS Building, Room 1101 | 4250 Richmond Road, Highland Hills
Metropolitan | Student Services Building, Ground Floor | 2900 Community College Ave., Cleveland
Western | Student Services Building | 11000 Pleasant Valley Road, Parma
Westshore | WSHCS Building Atrium | 31001 Clemens Road, Westlake
Brunswick University Center | 3605 Center Road, Brunswick
For more information or to register for Presidents Day Campus Visitation Day, go to:
www.tri-c.edu/campusvisitation
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Camp
Guide
will be part
of our
March 6
edition.
Call today
440-543-4321
for more
information!
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February 13, 2015
SPIRIT OF BAINBRIDGE
Local Woman Named to Marietta College Dean’s List
Lydia Jones, daughter of David and Jennifer Jones of Bainbridge Township, made the
Deans High Honors List at Marietta College for the fall semester.
She is a freshman majoring in Petroleum Engineering.
Geauga Park District Events
Winter Armchair Birding & Bird in the Hand - Saturday, Feb. 14 from 2-3 p.m. at
The West Woods Nature Center. Learn about the birds at the feeders and how to provide
for them, then venture to the feeder along the trail and invite a chickadee to take some seed
from your hand. CONNECT. Partially wheelchair/stroller accessible.
Research in Our Parks: Shorebirds in Bainbridge? Sunday, Feb. 15 from 2-3 p.m.
at The West Woods Nature Center. Learn what species were found in the 2013-14 shorebird/
waterbird survey at Frohring Meadows. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
The Sky Tonight Planetarium Show - Sunday, Feb. 15 from 2-3 p.m. at Observatory
Park, Robert McCullough Science Center. Also building open hours 1-4 p.m. Wheelchair/
stroller accessible.
Homeschool Days for Ages 5-8: Marvelous Mammals (Ages 5-8 & 9-12) - Friday,
Feb. 20 from 10-11:30 a.m. The West Woods Nature Center. Discover characteristics of
mammals with fun activities and exploration. Parent may attend or drop off child (with
waiver). Registration required. Partially wheelchair/stroller accessible.
Nature Explorers: Bodacious Beasts (Ages 6-8 & 9-11) - Saturday, Feb. 21 from 2-4
p.m. at The West Woods Nature Center. Learn about extinct Ice Age animals through games,
puppets and a simulated bone dig to assemble a near life-size mammoth skeleton with a
miniature version to keep. Registration required. Partially wheelchair/stroller accessible.
Fireside Songs and Stories - Saturday, Feb. 21 from 7-8:30 p.m. at The Rookery,
Great Blue Heron Lodge. Enjoy hot chocolate and a delightful interplay of animal stories
and nature songs. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
Travelogue: A Journey to the Mississippi Headwaters - Sunday, Feb. 22 from 2-3
p.m. The West Woods Nature Center. Presented in conjunction with the Native Plant Society
of Northeastern Ohio. Tom Sampliner, past president, travels Mississippi photographing
flowers as a scout for the Native Orchid Conference. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
Ice Age Animals of the Western Reserve - Sunday, Feb. 22 from 3:30-4:45 p.m. at
The West Woods Nature Center. Naturalist Dan Best provides an overview of the extinct
megafauna and extirpated animals that briefly occupied Northeast Ohio after the retreat of
the Wisconsin Glacier. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
Geauga Walkers - Tuesday, Feb. 24 from 1-2:30 p.m. at B. Benner Metzenbaum Park,
Wisteria Hill. Join other active seniors on weekly hikes 1 1/2 miles long. Naturalist-led.
Cancelled if 20° or below. Call Geauga Senior Center for full schedule, 440-279-2137.
CONNECT.
Maple Town Tune Traders - Thursday, Feb. 26 from 7-10 p.m. at The West Woods
Nature Center. Informal performance spots with acoustic or gently amplified instruments,
ending with open jam session. Snacks to share welcome. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
Timbertots: Furry Friends (Ages 3-5 w/adult) - Friday, Feb. 27 from 10-11 a.m. and
1-2 p.m. at The West Woods Nature Center. Discover neat things about furry animals indoors
and outdoors. Registration required. CONNECT. Partially wheelchair/stroller accessible.
Tour the Nassau Astronomical Observing Station - Friday, Feb. 27 from 7-9 p.m.
at Observatory Park, Robert McCullough Science Center. “Sneak peak” tour! Registration
required. Partially wheelchair/stroller accessible.
Maple 101 Workshop - Saturday, Feb. 28 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Swine Creek
Reservation, Lodge & Sugar House. Beginners and experienced producers wishing to hone
sugaring skills will learn everything they need to know. Co-presented by Geauga County
OSU Extension. Registration required at 440-834-4656. Partially wheelchair/stroller
accessible.
Timbertots: Furry Friends (Ages 3-5 w/adult) - Saturday, Feb. 28 from 10-11 a.m.
at The West Woods Nature Center. Discover neat things about furry animals with indoor
and outdoor activities. Registration required. CONNECT. Partially wheelchair/stroller
accessible.
Bring In Your Telescope! Saturday, Feb. 28 from 5-6 p.m. at Observatory Park, Robert
McCullough Science Center. Bring your telescope and learn how to operate and maintain it.
Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
March
Connect with Tradition during the month of March. Programs marked with CONNECT
feature the Geauga tradition of maple sugaring.
The Sky Tonight Planetarium Show - Sunday, March 1 from 2-3 p.m. at Observatory
Park, Robert McCullough Science Center. Also building open hours 1-4 p.m. Wheelchair/
stroller accessible.
Ice Age Authentic or Mammoth Malarkey? Sunday, March 1 from 2-3:30 p.m. at
The West Woods Nature Center. In a game show format, contestants are challenged to
choose the true identification of Ice Age objects after hearing comedic explanations from a
panel of “experts.” Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
Research in Our Parks: Observatory Park - Sunday, March 1 from 3:30-4:15 p.m. at
The West Woods Nature Center. Learn the interesting discoveries and results from the 2014
field season at Observatory Park. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
Shutterbugs Camera Club - Thursday, March 5 from 7-9 p.m. at The West Woods
Nature Center. All skill levels welcome. Visit http://bit.ly/gpdshutterbugs for new club
website and meeting details; moving to a new location in April. Wheelchair/stroller
accessible.
Full Moon Program: The Worm Moon - Thursday, March 5 from 7-8:30 p.m. at
Observatory Park, Robert McCullough Science Center. Learn about earthworm anatomy
and behavior, then watch the full moon rise. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
In a Fog about Climate Change! Saturday, March 7 from 2-3 p.m. at The West Woods
Nature Center. Comprehensible and comical presentation to promote climate change
awareness. Presented by Jann Glove from Lake Metroparks. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.
Tree Tapper’s Ball - Saturday, March 7 from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Offsite, Parkman
Community House, 16295 Main Market (Rt. 422), Parkman, OH 44080. Registration
begins Feb. 23. Celebrate maple season with our 26th annual old-fashioned square dance.
Registration required. CONNECT.
For more information, call 440-286-9516 or visit http://geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Geauga Park District is online at http://geaugaparkdistrict.org, Facebook, Twitter and
YouTube.
February 13, 2015
Another Step in My Journey
By Jess Skoczen
Everyone has their own journey. Sometimes, your path leads you to amazing things,
but then sometimes it takes a wrong turn. That is what happed to me.
The past few weeks have been pretty stressful. I am not going to go into details, but
it’s that moment when you think everything is ok, but then you realize, that “ok” doesn’t
cut it. It feels like someone punched you in the stomach just because they could. When
someone told me I needed to step up my game, at ﬁrst, I was confused. Why didn’t they tell
me this before? Then I thought this might be a good thing. This might be my chance to start
over and to prove that I can do what I am supposed to do. After a few weeks, they gave me
another update. I though I was doing a good job, but they thought otherwise.
It felt like everything I did up to that point was for nothing. All of the hard work I did
was useless. One of the reasons I quit was every time I tried to reason with them, I was
shot down and it was always my fault. When I talked to them I stayed calm, and told them
I understood, but in my head, I wanted to scream! They would not reason with me. It was
like ﬁghting ﬁre with ﬁre, and I was the only one who got burned. I was devastated.
Talking to my friends and family helped me out a lot. They always make me feel
special. I realized that instead of sitting in my room feeling miserable, I should take a deep
breath and ﬁgure out what I am going to do next. I don’t want to feel sad or angry all the
time, that is no fun! We all have these days and feel the same way. What matters most is
how we handle it. I know deep down that I am a hard worker and a very loyal and dedicated
person.
Nobody should have to feel like they are not important. You are important! It was hard
for me to handle, but I controlled my anger and did what I was told. It is hard to be around
someone who does not respect you, but if you try your best and know that you gave it your
all, you can do anything.
This experience taught me that sometimes bad things happen, and the best you can do
is not to let it weigh you down. Sure, it stings a little and you feel hurt, but after you take
a deep breath and take some time to shake it off, you can get right back in the swing of
things. When you fall off a horse, you get right back on, and that is what I am going to do.
I want to thank everyone for listening. I know this is not what I usually write about,
but this is something I wanted to say. Everyone has their own way of dealing with things,
and writing is mine. It’s kind of like my voice.
GCPL Launches Free Mobile App
One-Click Access to Library
Want to renew a library book or place one on hold? There’s an app for that. Looking
for library hours or locations? There’s an app for that. Download an eBook? Find
information fast? There’s an app for that, too. Geauga County Public Library has launched
a free mobile app that puts the library at your fingertips. From any mobile phone or tablet
connected to the Internet, you can instantly tap into library resources, anytime, anywhere.
Patrons may search the library catalog, check their account, ask a question, find events
and more. To access the library’s mobile app, download the free Geauga County Public
Library app from the mobile device app store. The app is available on both Android and
Apple systems. “Everyone lives on their mobile phones these days, so it’s important for the
library to be easily accessible whenever and wherever people need access to our staff and
rich resources,” says GCPL Director Deborah F. O’Connor. “Our mobile app puts library
information just one click away with much faster access than going through a browser. We
encourage everyone to take advantage of this new way to use the library by downloading
our app today.”
Searching the catalog with the mobile app is especially easy. Just type the first few
letters of two or three words and search results will begin to appear. For example, if you’re
looking up Mark Twain in the catalog, just type “ma twa.” Once you find the title you’re
looking for, you can place it on hold right from your phone. The GCPL app’s features
include:  Check your account for due dates and to instantly renew eligible materials. 
BookLook: Scan an ISBN barcode to find out if GCPL owns the title and to instantly place
a hold. “This is a handy feature,” O’Connor says. “If you’re at a bookstore, you can just
scan the ISBN, see if we own it and—if we do—place a hold on it right from your phone.”
Register yourself for an adult program at any library location. Browse the entire GCPL
digital collection and download eBooks, audiobooks, music, movies and television shows
to instantly enjoy on your device. Access all GCPL social media including Facebook,
Twitter, Linkedin, Flickr, Pinterest and YouTube.
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Book Editing • Proofreading
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KENSTON SPIRIT
Do I DARE?
Kenston Intermediate School fifth graders recently graduated from the Drug Alcohol
Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program. The fifth grade choir performed “Do I Dare”
for classmates and parents. The DARE program is taught by Bainbridge Police Officer
Brian Reardon and supported by Bainbridge Police Department and Bainbridge Township.
Kenston resident and 1999 Ohio’s Mr. Football, Brandon “Bam” Childress encouraged
fifth graders to make good choices and work hard for their dreams.
National Grand Champions, again!
For the ninth year in a row, the Kenston High School Bomberette Dance team won the
National Championship at the Champion Cheer and Dance Competition, held in Cleveland.
They also earned first place for their Pom and Kick routines. Picture are team members
(back row, l-r) Sarah Ward, Devyn Gaskins and Taylor Vargo; (middle row, l-r) Danielle
Apple, Jenna Blackburn, Breanna Bodak, Lauren Parker, Mira Grcevich, Macie Biermann,
Monaya Stanley and Maria Severino and (front row, l-r) Victoria Clawson, Hayley Harris,
Taylor Tucholski, Amelia Chantler, Graycen Wood and Gabby Groff. The Bomberettes are
coached by Mrs. Kathy Werner.
Rotary Senior
Jeremy Wyers
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Jeremy Wyers has been selected Kenston’s
Chagrin Valley Rotary Club Student of the
Month. He maintains a 4.18 GPA. He
was recognized as an AP Scholar with
Distinction by the College Board. Jeremy is
a three year varsity letter winner in football
and basketball. He is a two year team
captain in basketball. As captain and MVP
this year’s football team, he also earned
first team CVC honors along with second
team All-Ohio accolades. When not playing
or practicing, he shares his love of sports
with younger students by volunteering to
coach Kenston Community Ed recreational
basketball. He has volunteered for St.
Malachi House. He plans to attend Ohio
State University majoring in biology with
the goal of studying medicine.
Academic Boosters Top Flight
Every semester, Kenston Academic Boosters recognizes students who have earned a 3.75
or above grade point average. In the past, that was done with a small treat or token.
This year, all students meeting the criteria were entered into a drawing for a Chromebook.
Selected at random were Tom Kregenow and Riley Potts. Pictured are: Academic Boosters
President Mrs. Barb Clayton, Riley Potts, Tom Kregenow and Assistant Principal Melissa
Miller.
Future City Competition
Addison Paystrup, Olivia Heysek and Ali Lesner (pictured, l-r) and alternate Gabby
Powell earned first place in Best Use of Energy, first place in Best Architectural Model
and Rookie of the Year honors as the represented Kenston Middle School STEM classes
at the 17th Annual DiscoverE’s Future City Competition in Columbus. They studied city
infrastructure features such as energy, transportation, food sources, and communication,
while employing such skills as engineering design process, computer simulation, research,
cooperation, public speaking, and construction of a scaled model. They built a concept
model of the city of the future, wrote a narrative and developed an essay on the topic of
“Feeding Future Cities,” which challenges students to think about how to produce enough
food for the plant’s growing population. The team was advised by teacher, Mrs. Lynn
Fagerholm and community engineer mentor, Mr. John King.
Common Core and Standardized Testing
How does it affect your child and our schools?
This presentation will be offered by Parents of Kenston Schools on Tuesday, Feb. 17
at 7 p.m. at the Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Rd. (Parking will be limited,
so please carpool if you can.)
Guest speakers are:
• Rob Coburn, President of Garaway School Board. The Garaway School District
has been leading the way in Ohio to protect the interests of their students and teachers from
the implications of Common Core and standardized testing.
• Matt Lynch, former Representative of the Ohio House. Mr. Lynch’s experience
in the Ohio House gives him first-hand knowledge of how citizens can impact change
and can speak to the climate of our state government, as it relates to Common Core and
standardized testing.
• Jenny Lang and Stacy Hamsher, parents from Tuscawarwas County. Jenny and
Stacy have spent the better part of the past year researching, advocating, and speaking
publiclyon the truth about Common Core.
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KENSTON SPIRIT
Kenston Spirit
Kindergarten 2015-2016
Parent Information Night will
be held Monday, March 2 at 7 p.m.
at Timmons Elementary School for
children entering Kindergarten this
August. Registration packets must be
picked up at this time. Children must
be 5 years old on or before Sept. 30,
2015.
STEAM Night
Save the Date! You are invited
to STEAM (Science Technology
Engineering Art and Math) Night, a
family event on Wednesday, March 4
at Kenston High School beginning at
6 p.m. The evening will kick-off with
a keynote address Mr. Gary Catella,
Director of Technology at Gooch &
Housego. He will demonstrate and
present information about the use
of light, optics, crystals and lasers
in modern technologies.. Grade
appropriate and hands-on activities
will be presented by a variety of local
corporations and non-profits.
Stellar Spellers
The Kenston District Spelling Bee was held January 29.. Eighth grader, Sam Kress was Kenston’s overall winner. He will represent
the district at the Geauga County Spelling Bee The following students in fourth – eighth grade competed for district honors (back
row, l-r) Julia Morey, Sam Kress, Mandy Glime, Aubrey Taylor, Evan Iliev and Jack Haynes; (middle row, l-r) Trina Vokurka, Amelia
Whitmer-Rich, Jimmy Schuler, Jonathan Abbarno, Michael Kinney, Michael Cardaman and Chase Fazio; (front row, l-r) Isabella
Eging, Morgan Blackford, Zoe Doyle, John Tatara, Jessica Lesner, Elliott Bargiel and Zoe Doyle.
KHS Students of the Month
Congratulations to the Kenston High School Students of the Month for January. Selected
were (back row, l-r) Ben Blazek, Collin Kure, Will Mulhern and Patrick Persichetti; (front
row, l-r) Cara Joyce, Amaina Hawkins, Lydia Staudenbaur and Morgan Segro.
Water Bottle Stations
Enough plastic is thrown away each year to circle the earth four times. As a national
recognized Green School, Kenston High School is working to decrease everyday plastics.
In addition to recycling programs, three water bottle hydration stations have been installed
in the building. The idea was generated and funded through Principal’s Leadership
Council. Physics teacher, Mr. Christian Barrus, refills his reusable water bottle before
going to lunch.
Photos and information are provided by
Kenston Schools.
Bomber Elite Reverse Raffle March 21
The Kenston Bombers had an amazing 2014 football season as winners of the Chagrin
Valley Conference with a spotless conference record of 7-0 and their third consecutive
playoff appearance. Kenston is looking forward to continued success in its program in the
2015 football season as they enter the Western Reserve Conference. In support of another
exciting year of football, the Bomber Elite Club is holding its 4th Annual Reverse Raffle at
the Bertram Inn and Conference Center in Aurora on March 21. This is a great event...lots
of socializing, food, music, dancing, prizes, and raffles. This is also the main fundraiser for
the football program; the money raised pays for most of the meals their players eat before
and after the games, needed equipment, and additional expenses not covered by the school.
The cost per couple is $150; $160 per couple for preferred seating. Advanced
reservations for a table of 10 is $800. To purchase tickets, please mail a check to: Bomber
Elite Club, 8440 E. Washington St. #116, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023.
We are also raffling a diamond bracelet which was donated by Bella Design Jewelers.
The bracelet is a stunning bracelet in 18K yellow gold with a diamond beat. The flexible
bangle features 63 diamonds and is .33 carat total weight. Tickets can be purchased at
Bella Design Jewelers, Bomber Elite Club Member, or from a high school football player.
Tickets are $10 each, or 3 for $20. Tickets purchased at Bella Design Jewelers are two for
$10. Drawing will be held on March 21, 2015. You do not need to be present to win.
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