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For the Community • By the Community
Oct. 21, 2016
Bicentennial
Meeting
Planned Oct. 25
Bainbridge Fire Dept.
Car Wash to
Benefit Breast Cancer
Research Oct. 22
A car wash fundraiser will be held by
Bainbridge Township Fire Co. on Oct. 22
from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the department on
Rt. 306, in front of the Town Hall.
Local firefighters are raising money
to support breast cancer research, and
will donate proceeds to a local support
organization.
Firefighters will also be selling breast
cancer support t-shirts (with pink ribbon/
Bainbridge fire badge combo), and a
handmade afghan will be raffled off. Also,
they will have a third grader from Nordonia
Hills School District coming in to help as a
community service project.
Everyone needs a car wash. Take
this opportunity to help local firefighters
support a good cause!
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All the Right Moves
Kenston’s Lexi Neal controls the ball against a Chardon defender in the Bombers’ 6-1
victory over the Hilltoppers. Neal scored two goals in the victory. Photo by Ronnie
Continenza.
A third meeting to plan for
Bainbridge’s 2017 Bicentennial
celebration is scheduled for Tuesday,
Oct. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at the town hall.
Residents interested in offering
ideas and providing leadership are
encouraged to attend. There will be
discussion regarding multi-events
next year to include a re-enactment
by county commissioners approving
creation of the new township in 1817.
Other activities could focus on tours
of township facilities, an old-timers
baseball game, movies and slides of
“old” Bainbridge, games for children
and, of course, fireworks. In order for the celebration to be
successful, much support is needed.
If there are questions, please call
Chuck Hesse at 440-543-7425.
Inside this Spirit...
KHS Soccer Team Aids Food For Friends
Kenston’s Boys Soccer Team and their parents held two food collection drives,
collecting over 2,259 pounds of food for the local pantry. Thank you!
•
R o s e m a r y
Downing
of
Auburn
joins our staff, penning
interesting looks at local
businesses. See her first
offering to our Spirit
readers on page 33.
•
Jo
Bauswein,
daughter of Spirit owners,
Anne and John Bauswein,
takes you on a trek of
mammoth proportions on
page 5. And to think she
started running with 5K
races around Bainbridge!
•
Don’t miss our
third and final Autumn
Home Improvement Guide
of this year. Begin this
intensive resource piece on
page 25.
Homecoming Royalty
Ellie Schabel and Garrett Scocos were crowned
Kenston Homecoming Queen and King during the
traditonal festivities earlier this month. Photo by Tony
Palmieri of www.chagrinvalleyphotography.com.
Our Nov. 11 edition will feature
our Spirit Holiday Guide.
Editorial deadline is Oct. 28.
Ad deadline is Nov. 2.
For information,
call us at 440-543-4321.
Please leave a message!
Trick or Treat for both
Bainbridge and Auburn
Townships will be
Monday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m.
Stay safe out there!
Daylight Savings Time
ends on Sunday, Nov. 6.
Turn clocks back one hour!
Gardiner Center Opened
Gardiner Center was officially opened as the new home for the Transportation Department and Kenston Community Education
earlier this month. We appreciate the community support of this project. It was funded by the passage of the May 2015 Bond Issue.
Cutting the ribbon were: Kaitlin McGrath, Joe Belsan, Marc Lobosco, Bob Ford, Board President Dr. Beth Krause, Superintendent
Nancy Santilli, Jennifer Ingram, Melody Coniglio, Roger Rohde and Ellie Schabel. Kenston Schools Photo.
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STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY
All branches of the Geauga County Public Library will be closed on Friday, Oct. 28.
COMMUNITY EVENT
Distinguished Speaker Series—The Geauga County Library Foundation and the
combined Friends of the Libraries have chosen James Grippando, an author acclaimed
for his legal thrillers, as their Distinguished Speaker for 2016. A New York Times bestselling author of 24 novels and lawyer himself, Grippando brings his courtroom experience
to life. A wine-and-cheese reception with the author begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Notre
Dame Education Center auditorium, 13000 Auburn Rd., Chardon, on Saturday, Nov. 5.
Admission to the reception and program is $20. Grippando’s presentation begins at 7:30
p.m. Admission to the program only is $5. Tickets can be purchased at all GCPL locations.
BAINBRIDGE LIBRARY EVENT—Trunk or Treat
On Saturday, Oct. 22 from 1 – 3 p.m., the Bainbridge Library is holding an Inside/
Outside Halloween celebration. Patrons are invited to park their decorated vehicle in our
parking lot. Bring candy to pass out to trick or treaters who will visit all the decked-out
vehicles. Prizes will be awarded for the best car “costumes.” Call to reserve your parking
space.
YOUTH PROGRAMMING
Pizza and Pages - Grades 4 – 5, Wednesday, Oct. 26 at 4 p.m. Join our diverse group of
readers for a lively discussion of Key to Extraordinary by Natalie Lloyd, followed by pizza.
November’s selection is Nick and Tesla’s High Voltage Danger Lab by Bob Pflugfelder.
Call or visit the library to reserve a copy.
Kids Pick the President - Grades K – 3, Thursday, Nov. 3 at 4 p.m. Get in on all
the excitement and create your own campaign poster for prizes and play a presidential
matching game. Call to register.
Teen Trivia Time - Grades 6 – 12, Friday, Nov. 4 at 3:30 p.m. Test your Marvel
Universe smarts with interactive games. Call to register.
Passion for Chocolate - Grades 4 – 5, Thursday, Nov. 17 at 4 p.m. Sample chocolatecovered treats, vote for your favorite chocolate chip and create your own candy. Call to
register.
Princeton Review Test Prep: ACT - Grades 6 – 12, Sat., Nov. 19 from 9:30 a.m. –
1:30 p.m. Take a full-length practice SAT test. Register on line at http://bit.ly/29i2RwI.
ADULT PROGRAMMING
Greetings: Welcome Sign - Monday, Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. Sara Pemberton of Aras and
Nod will help you create a hanging wood sign, great for welcoming your guests or giving
away as a gift. Call the library or register on line.
Films that Captured the Rebellious Spirit of the ‘60s - Friday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m.
Join us for a screening of Easy Rider to see what made this film so controversial for the era. We’ll provide the popcorn and treats! Call the library or register on line.
Book Discussion - Monday, Nov 14 at 2 p.m. This month the group will discuss A
Man Called Ove by Fredrick Backman. Copies are available at the Circulation Desk. Plan
to join us.
Book Bites: Thanksgiving. What Should I bring to Dinner? Monday, Nov. 14 at
7 p.m. What is your favorite go-to dish that you take to the big dinner? Bring the recipe
and a sample to share.
Evening Book Discussion - Tuesday, Nov 15 at 7 p.m. This month the group will
discuss City of Thieves by David Benioiff. Copies are available at the Circulation Desk.
We hope you will join us.
Forever Young Book Club - Wednesday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m. Relive your high school
years without the pain. This new book discussion group will feature current young adult
favorites that adults will enjoy. This month’s selection is Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys.
Call or visit the library to reserve a copy.
Digital Photo Management - Thursday, Nov. 17 from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Learn the basic
steps for managing your photos, not only keeping them organized, but also editing, storing
and backing them up for easy printing and saving. Call the library or register on line.
The Bainbridge Library is located at 17222 Snyder Rd. For more information, log onto
www.geaugalibrary.net. To register for programs, call (440) 543-5611. Follow Bainbridge
Library on Facebook.
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BAINBRIDGE WOMEN’S CLUB
Holiday Boutique
Save The Date
Nov. 4th 4-8pm & 5th 9am-3pm• Bainbridge Town Hall
Friday, November 4th - 9am to 5pm
Saturday, November 5th - 9am-3pm
Holiday Tea - Handcrafted Gifts
Unique Decorations
Vintage Clothing & Hats
No Admission Charge
This event is our gift to you!
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SPIRIT of BAINBRIDGE
From Bainbridge Township
Take in the scent of fall, or is it autumn?
The definition of autumn, as found on an internet search, includes the fact that it is
also known as fall and is the season between summer and winter. Unless you reference
“season” when searching for the definition of fall, you will be faced with a litany of
different meanings with autumn at the very bottom of the list. The dual named season
brings to mind the often repeated line written by William Shakespeare, “a rose by any other
name would smell as sweet.” No pun intended!
While the trees in Bainbridge and much of Northeastern Ohio are holding on to
their bright green hue later than usual, the brilliant fall colors we are all accustomed to
will eventually appear. Along with the varying shades of reds and yellows displayed by
the transforming leaves, the scent of fall, while warm, conveys a palpable sense of the
impending winter that is around the corner. Get outside and enjoy the smell of crisp fall
air, smoke from a chimney, the feel of your go-to sweatshirt as you add another log to the
fire-pit that you know will soon be covered by a blanket of snow. Along with the beauty of colorful leaves, fall also brings a host of activities in our
community. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The Bainbridge Fire Department
is hosting a car wash to benefit the Josette Beddell Memorial Foundation, www.
josettememorial.org, which assists families in our area affected by the disease. Please
mark your calendar for Saturday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Stop by our fire station
to get your car clean, donate to an important cause and say hello to our firefighters.
Bainbridge Township is turning 200! You can be part of the planning to make the
Bicentennial Celebrations memorable. Volunteers have stepped forward, but more are
needed. The next Bicentennial Planning Meeting will be held in Town Hall on Tuesday,
Oct. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Please join us to put the final touches on the plans and to help bring
the celebration to fruition. Questions? Please contact Chuck Hesse (216-407-2616 or
[email protected]), Kristina O’Brien (216-299-1991 or KOBrien@Bainbridgetwp.
com) and Janice Sugarman (216-401-0841 or [email protected]).
Halloween is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 31 from 6-8 p.m. Please take great care
when driving through our neighborhoods. Also, remind your children to look both ways
when crossing streets and an operating flashlight is always a good idea. Make it a safe and
fun evening!
November 6, 2016 is fall back; do not forget to set your clocks back one hour. How
glorious to spend your Sunday feeling as if the day is prolonged and any activities or chores
to be done seem an hour away. A reminder put forth on fall back weekend is to change the
batteries in your smoke detectors and CO2 detectors. This may be the year to upgrade your
detectors to the latest technology; properly working detectors are the first line of defense
to keep your family safe.
Our First Energy representative, Dave Dillon, gave a guest presentation at the Sept.
26 Board of Trustees Meeting. Mr. Dillon’s presentation included information regarding
communication tools for utility customers. It is important to stay connected with First
Energy. Do you have a landline telephone? If so, make sure First Energy has the correct
number. If you do not have a landline telephone, update your records with First Energy by
connecting your cellular telephone number or email. To review the valuable information
available to First Energy customers and for instructions on how to get connected, visit
www.firstenergycorp.com/connect or our website www.bainbridgetwp.com and click on
“Important First Energy Announcement”.
Autumn is also a great time to plan and execute home improvement. We are fortunate
to call Bainbridge Township home and zoning is a method to keep our township the
place that we are grateful live. Renovations and improvements to the inside or outside
of your home, including outdoor
structures and driveways, often require
a zoning certificate issued by our zoning
department. Please refer to our website,
www.bainbridgetwp.com/departments/
zoning, to determine when an application
for a zoning certificate is required. Of
course, if you need further assistance
please call our zoning department, Karen
Endres, Zoning Inspector, and Linda
Zimmerman, Zoning Administrative
Assistant at 440-543-9871 extension
number 2.
As always, the issues the trustees
discuss at our bi-monthly meetings (2nd
and 4th Mondays) are on an agenda
posted on the township’s website (www.
bainbridgetwp.com) the Friday before
each meeting. Please feel free to contact
any one of your township trustees, Lorrie
Benza ([email protected]), Jeff
Markley (trustee_markley@windstream.
net) or Kristina O’Brien (kobrien@
bainbridgetwp.com) or collectively at
[email protected] with any
questions or concerns you may have.
Don’t miss our two
Spirit Holiday Guides
in our Nov. 11 and Dec. 9
editons.
Call us at 543-4321 today
for advertising info.
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October 21, 2016
SPIRIT of BAINBRIDGE
A Grand Week
By Jo Bauswein
The
It started with a Facebook ad. That’s how they got me. I
clicked and was immediately hooked. Nothing could deter me,
not the cost, the complexity, the training. I knew I had to do
this someday. But instead of waiting, I registered, not having an
inkling of what I had just gotten myself into.
Grand to Grand is a 170-mile self-supported stage race.
Now what exactly does that mean? It means that for seven days,
you must run or hike a certain amount of mileage each day with
everything you will need on your back, by the time you are done,
you will have trekked 170 miles on mostly sand. You get to view
Earth’s most incredible scenery, the Grand Canyon, slot canyons,
sand dunes, the Grand Staircase. You won’t be alone. You get
to run alongside people from all over the world, 24 countries
to be exact, who are just as crazy as you are. Or crazier. But
unfortunately not everyone will make it. We started with 140 of
us, we finished with 115.
The accommodations at camp were simple but essential.
Tents, toilets, medics, water. We resided in lucky number tent 13.
Two Canadians, a Brit, two Aussies, a Spaniard, a South African
and me.
For the first two days, I could hardly eat or sleep. I was so
anxious about what everyone referred to as “the long stage,”
totaling 52 miles (Day 3). And my pack was heavier than
expected. Everyone else seemed to be seasoned pros with packs This is the sheer joy evident when runners completed the Grand to Grand Ultra 2016. Jo Bauswein from Bainbridge
as light as 14 pounds. Hiking alongside Chris, a former NYPD is pictured second from right with new (and lifelong!) friends.
detective from New Hampshire, on Day 1 (30 miles) he told me,
“If your pack weighs 27 pounds or more, you have a 10% chance
of finishing.” I looked at him and said, “What if your pack weighs 26 pounds?” The look
“Look, Colin! Dry feet!” I made it to the last checkpoint before camp, 4.9 miles to go. And
he gave me said it all. Drop weight. When I made it back to camp, I threw my pack down
it rained. And it poured. My shoes were soaked through. Damnit, Colin.
outside of our tent and gave my tentmates free reign: Throw out whatever you think I won’t
Our final day was only 7.7 miles into the finish. I have never been the type to get
need. With there still being a required equipment list and calorie count, there is only so
emotional crossing a finish line. I prepared myself to break down and weep with joy. But
much you can get rid of. We probably shaved four pounds off. Much better.
instead I crossed hand in hand with my new friends, quite possibly with the biggest smile
By Day 2 (26 miles) my feet were in rough shape. I rarely get blisters but I sure got
I have ever had on my face. I posed with Tess and Colin while kissing my first Ultra belt
them at G2G. It also didn’t help with kicking a cactus. I pulled a spine out of my toe about a
buckle. I made it.
centimeter long. I was just relieved it came out. I knew that the next day was the long stage
I started off this adventure saying it was a “once in a lifetime” experience and then
and I needed to be ready for everything it was going to throw at me.
unknowingly discovered the world of stage racing. I finally found my people. People who
I paired up with Kim from Los Angeles for Day 3/4, the long stage (52 miles). She’d
constantly challenge themselves, make themselves completely miserable, people who
completed Grand to Grand 2014 so I figured she knew what she was doing. That’s the best
laugh in the face of adversity. I called anyone who did this more than once insane. And
strategy: pair up. When one of you hits your low point, the other one will be there to pull
then I realized, I was one of them now.
you through. And vice versa. We continued on through the night, singing songs and telling
stories to one another as we scrambled up and down sand dunes, occasionally looking up
to admire the stars. We stopped only briefly at some checkpoints along the way. Other than
those short breaks, we went for 26 hours until we made it back to camp. The Race Directors
treated all of those who had finished to a can of Coke and a milkshake. We had made it
through the toughest part but the adventure wasn’t over yet.
Now Day 5 didn’t seem so bad. Only a marathon (26 miles). We had a small group that
was sticking together that day. We stumbled our way through a dark tunnel and came out to
a rope climb section, about 25-30 feet. One by one we made our way up. We were waiting
for Kim to come up when Chris and I turned to see a stream of water heading our way. But
the stream was quickly breaking away at the edges of the riverbed. This is how flash floods
happen. We started yelling, “Waters coming in! Get off the rope!” and before we knew it
water started gushing over the ledge. It was a matter of seconds. Kim just missed it.
We finally made it to the last long day. Day 6 (26 miles). Before starting that day,
Colin, one of the Race Directors, had told us, “You will be crossing multiple rivers, your
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By Jo Bauswein
In the article above, I may have given the impression that some of us ultra stage runners
are a little crazy. Well, that may be, but many of us have “real” passions in life to help
others. Two of the people I ran the Grand to Grand Ultra with (in fact, they are shown in
the photo above, just to the left of me) are Dave and Carolin Botterill of Calgary, Canada.
When not running races, the Botterills are passionate about helping the people of Haiti--especially in light of the horrific destruction caused by Hurricane Matthew earlier this
month.
Nearly 900 people---members of our human race!---have died. Food is scarce and what
little remains is pricey.
And while I have become skeptical of some “aid” groups, this is a group I trust. I
literally trusted them with my life during our recent Grand Canyon excursion, and so I trust
them with my donation to help rebuild Haiti. They have been instrumental in getting relief
hampers filled with water, beans, rice, spaghetti, oil and more, to over 100 Haitan families
immediately following the hurricane’s impact, and relief will continue as funding allows.
So here is where you and I come in. Whether you can donate $20 or $200 or even
$2,000, know that it is appreciated and put to good use in securing vital necessities right now.
You can donate online at www.friendsofhaiticanada.com or mail a donation to Southwood
Church, 10690 Elbow Dr. SW, Calgary, Alberta Canada T2W 1G4 and say it is for Haiti.
I want to believe that the community where I grew up will heed this call for help.
October 21, 2016
OCT 23 | 12-5PM
Join us for our 1st annual
"HOWL-O-WEEN" Party
This FREE, all-ages event offers lots
to do for you & your pups!
Just bring a donation for the APL!
(Dog Food, Dog Treats, Dog Toys, etc.)
• Browns vs Bengals on the BIG screen (1pm)
• DAWG Treats & Complimentary Desserts
• Cash Bar & Cookout Items for Purchase
• Costume Contest w/Prizes for You & Your Dog!
• Pet Vendors incl. Paul Mitchell Doggy Shampoo
• Kids Pumpkin Decorating Station
• Cornhole & MORE!!!
For details and to RSVP call (330) 562-0767!
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EDITORIAL SPIRIT
Spirit of Bainbridge
Mission Statement
Our mission at the
Spirit of Bainbridge is three-fold:
To enhance the Bainbridge-Auburn
area with a positive sense of
our shared humanity.
To be a catalyst of community pride
for local businesses and
assist in publicity for
community-minded groups.
To continue our founding support of
Bainbridge Area Food For Friends
and
A Taste in Bainbridge.
SPIRIT STAFF
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Editor
Melissa Schiller
Editorial Assistant
Matt Blowers
Sally Burton
Kathy Deptola
Rosemary Downing
David Edmondson
Kathleen Bliss Goldfarb
Jeff Griff
David King
Bev Kus
David Levy
Dan Murray
Ann Rapisarda
Melissa Schiller
Jess Skoczen
Bobbie Szabo
Steve Yingling
Contributors
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Guest Columnists
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Graphic Designers
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John Bauswein
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Community Spirit
Letters to the Editor
Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP Chapter
To the Editor:
Voters in Geauga and Portage counties (District 76) have a
wonderful opportunity to vote for a leader who truly listens to
and represents the members of her community. Terri McIntee
believes that partnerships among individuals, local and
state agencies will bring about meaningful and long-lasting
improvements in the lives of individuals. Her commitment to
the collaborative process led Help Me Grow with a ”Building
Bridges” initiative which broke down barriers, cemented
positive relationships and promoted individualized services
among diverse agencies in order to better serve our youngest
children (birth-age 3) and their families.
Terri’s involvement in regional and state initiatives has
brought about significant change for school-age students,
parents, and senior citizens across the region. She has served
on numerous Ohio Department of Education and Ohio
Department of Mental Health state committees. All of her work
focused on promoting the positive aspects and possibilities for
all students, consumers and their families.
Terri McIntee’s collaborative approach and emphasis on
building relationships among individuals, local and regional
entities will break the bottle-neck of inaction by elected
officials.
Her priority to address the diverse needs of community
members by listening and creating solutions will give energy
to all who desire positive changes through positive leadership.
Linda Koren
Hinckley
The Bainbridge/Chagrin AARP, Chapter #4527, will meet on
Tuesday, Nov. 1 (the Tuesday before Election Day) at 1 p.m. at the
Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Rd., Bainbridge Twp., (behind
the Fire Station).
Our exciting program will be The Rev. Kevin Horak of the Church
of Aurora, who will present a program on the history of the Christmas
Tree. This will give us all a little history lesson, just in time for the
holidays. We will have a brief meeting after the program, and find out
what the rest of the year holds.
Our collection of food staples went very well last month. On that
note, we will be collecting food and staples, with Thanksgiving coming
up. Please don’t forget the dogs at the Geauga Dog Shelter, with cold
weather coming up, they will need extra food, etc. Also, there are less
adoptions in the cold weather.
For further information, please call Betty Franek at 440-543-4767.
Bainbridge Swing Dance Nov. 4
Blue Lunch is playing live at the Bainbridge Swing Dance on
Friday, Nov. 4 from 8-11:30 p.m. at Timmons Elementary School, 9595
E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls. Sponsored by KCE. (216) 316-0068. Lesson at 8 p.m. Dance and live music 9-11:30 p.m. Adult $10, youth
$8, family $25.
Troy Twp. Contra Dance Nov. 5
Troy Township Contra Dance. Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Troy
Community House, 13950 Main Market Rd., Rt. 422; Burton, OH 44021.
All ages join in the irresistibly fun atmosphere of Contra Dance and live
folk music by the band Mr. Haney. Lesson at 6:30 p.m. Dance 7:3010:30 p.m. Adult $10, youth $5, family $25.
Fall Rummage Sale Nov. 3-5
Fall Rummage Sale will benefit Charity Children’s Ministry of
Christ Covenant Church, 16406 Kinsman Rd. (Rt. 87), Middlefield. Lots
of great items to benefit all ages. Bake sale. Chance to win Thanksgiving
Gift Basket and Turkey. Thursday and Friday, Nov 3-4 from 9 a.m. to
3 p.m.; Saturday Nov 5 from 9 a.m. to noon. Donations welcome, call
440-858-7481.
Chili Cookoff Fundraiser Nov. 11
The Geauga County Housing Coalition is holding its fourth annual
fundraiser on Veterans Day, November 11th from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at
Metzenbaum Center, 8200 Cedar Road in Chester Township. This year,
a portion of the proceeds will be used for homeless and at-risk veterans
in Geauga County.
A fun filled evening is planned. Numerous Geauga County agencies
will have their special chili recipes for attendees to taste and judge. A
silent and Chinese auction will be held along with surprise entertainment
and numerous door prizes. Tickets are only $10 which includes appetizers,
chili tasting, corn bread, numerous homemade desserts and fun. To learn
more about the Geauga County Housing Coalition and details about
the upcoming fundraiser, purchase tickets or make a donation to the
Coalition, contact Teresa at 285-2282 or [email protected].
Group Plans Panama Canal Trip
St.. Anselm Young of Heart in Chesterland have a fantastic trip
planned for March 8-18, 2017. They will be going on a Panama Canal
Cruise on the Coral Princess after a flight to Ft. Lauderdale. Stops will be
made in Aruba; Cartagena, Colombia; Panama (Gatun Lake) and Colon
in Panama; Limon, Costa Rica; and Ocho Rios, Jamaica.
Fares start at $2,500 (depending on cabin choice) and include
roundtrip airfare from Cleveland, cruise, transfers to/from ship, taxes,
port charges, and government fees. An initial deposit of $520 plus trip
insurance is required to secure reservations and assign cabins with final
payment due by Nov. 18. For further information call Nancy at 440-7299684. Everyone is welcome on Young of Heart trips.
Moms of NE Ohio
Moms of Northeast Ohio are the largest and oldest membershiponly eastside mom’s group on Meetup.com. The goal of the group is for
new and existing moms (with children under age 5) to meet for events,
share information and build relationships. These moms could be stay
at home women or working ladies who want to meet other people with
shared interests. Membership dues are $15 a year. If you are interested
in hearing more about our organization and/or attending one of our
events, you can find us at: http://www.meetup.com/MomsOfNEO/.
BNI Meets Every Friday
BNI (Business Network International) meets every Friday from
7:30-9 a.m. at Home Savings Bank, 7075 N. Aurora Rd., Aurora, OH
44202. Call Pam at 330-715-4327 if interested in coming to a meeting.
New Clevelanders: New Member Coffee
New to the area? Want to meet new friends? Consider the New
Clevelanders Club, a social organization of women who are new
to the eastern suburbs of Cleveland. Join us for one of our New
Member Coffees, held the first Thursday of every month. For more
information, call Stephanie at (917) 597-6211 or visit our website at
www.newclevelanders.com.
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To the Editor:
The make-up of Ohio’s General Assembly is currently
one of individuals who have been complicit in ignoring
the financial and academic wellbeing of our children in
public education. The educational landscape has changed
dramatically over the last 10 years and we have watched
desperately needed resources dwindle for public schools while
the proliferation of privately run charter schools explode.
Republicans have received generous campaign donations
from for-profit charter school operators in exchange for lax
oversight and accountability, earning Ohio the dubious label
the “wild west of charters.”
Change is needed and I urge you to support Terri
McIntee for State Representative this November. Her strong
background in education and her intimate understanding of
policies that impact our children will make a difference in
the statehouse. I have had the pleasure of working with her
as a colleague and have witnessed first-hand her passion for
helping all children. As an elected official, we need people
like Terri to be the voices of those who have no voice in
the statehouse. She will work to end the harmful practices
of “pay to play” in Columbus and level the playing field so
that all children have access to high quality education and the
resources necessary to make it happen. Vote for Terri McIntee
for State Representative on Nov. 8!
Mark H. Curtis
Vice President
Twinsburg City School District
Board of Education
Dear Spirit Of Bainbridge,
Hi! My name in Max Vollrath, and I am an 8th grader at
Kenston Middle School. For a school project, I have to write
an editorial about a current event. My current event is the
Samsung Note 7’s smoking and catching on fire.
Samsung is a company based in South Korea. For years
they have been competing with Apple for smartphones.
Samsung has been keeping up with Apple and their technology.
Samsung does come out with great ideas, but the way Apple
has a great firewall; and the icloud makes them a step ahead of
the game. Samsung released a very high tech phone, Samsung
Note 7, in August. Two weeks later, there was a recall because
of the batteries catching on fire.
My opinion in this is that Samsung was competing with
Apple, and wanted a phone with more features for customers
to buy. The Note 7 came out almost a month before Apple’s
new phone did. I figure Samsung Electronics was speeding
the process too fast that it made a flaw. That flaw cost them
billions of dollars. When the recall came for the phone,
Samsung gave them a phone that was said to be just fine, it
had a little green battery icon to make sure it was good. After
that, they had another recall because the same thing happened
with the phones. Samsung promised and the promise cost them
many customers.
Samsung, in my mind, makes better phones because of
the features; yet Apple is more reliable with its phones. That’s
why I think Samsung made those phones so fast, they made
them to come out before Apple’s new phone. They made the
mistake, and lost the battle for now.
Max Vollrath
October 21, 2016
SPIRIT of BAINBRIDGE
Thanks to ‘Taste’ Participants!
We thank these fine eateries for their support of 2016 Taste in Bainbridge, and ask that
you thank them when dining there. Proceeds benefit Bainbridge Area Food For Friends.
tt Aladdin’s Eatery
tt Aurora Inn
tt Blazin Bill’s
tt Chagrin Valley Athletic Club
tt Cowboy Food & Drink
tt Coyote’s Mexican Grill & Cantina
tt Crumb & Spigot
tt Gamekeeper’s Cottage
tt Gionino’s Pizzeria
tt Heinen’s Supermarket
tt Hunan by the Falls
tt Hungry Bee Gourmet Food Catery
tt Mazzulo’s Fresh Market
tt Original Sandwich King
tt Pine Lake Trout Club
tt Plaza Agave
tt Raised and Glazed
tt Sirna’s Farm Market
tt Sirna’s Pizzeria
tt Thon Buri Thai Cuisine
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Girls Junior Olympic
Volleyball Try-Outs
The DG WARRIORS announce their
Girls Junior Olympic (JO) Volleyball tryouts
for the 2017 season. All tryouts will be at the
new Reminderville Athletic Club (RAC) in
the Aurora School District.
Dates/Times:
Date Age Group
Time
Oct. 29 10 and 11
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Oct. 29 12
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Oct. 30 13 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Oct. 30 14
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Nov. 13 15
11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Nov. 13 16 and 17
2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
The Reminderville Athletic Club has
three regulation-size hardwood volleyball
courts using the latest technology with the
nets lowering from the ceiling with no poles
in the floor. The RAC is located at 3100
Glenwood Blvd., Reminderville 44087 (eight
minutes from the 422/Solon exit). Additional
information and pre-registration is available
at www.dgwarriors.com. Questions: contact
DG Warriors Director of Volleyball Deb
Wordell at [email protected] or at 440223-2146.
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Spirit Holiday Guides
in our Nov. 11 and Dec. 9
editons.
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for advertising info.
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Sugar Skulls
By Jess Skoczen
Halloween is the time of year for ghosts
and goblins. In Mexico, they celebrate with
Sugar Skulls. They have been a tradition
since the 17th century. They are called
Sugar Skulls because they are made out of
clay modeling sugar. In most cultures, skulls
represent darkness and death, but in Mexico,
they represent a holiday called “Day of the
Dead.”
The Day of the Dead is celebrated on
Nov. 1 and 2, but starts at midnight on Oct. 31.
It is a connection with the Catholic holiday of
All Saints Day. The meaning of this tradition
is so that Mexican families can celebrate the
lives of their dearly departed family and friends. The Italian missionaries brought sugar
art to Mexico, a natural fit since Mexico is a sugar producing country.
I think it would be fun to have a few Sugar Skulls around the house. Some people
might think this is scary, but they are used in a positive way. I think it is interesting
when you turn something dark like death into a celebration and into something positive.
You can decorate the skulls with colorful feathers, beads, and even icing. You can also
personalize the skulls by writing the person’s name on the skull’s forehead. Sometimes
candles or food and drinks are also there to encourage and guide the spirits back to earth.
Small skulls would represent children, and larger skulls were for adults.
Sugar Skulls are not just popular as shrines; they are also very popular as tattoos.
They are popular with women because of how beautiful the tattoos can look. Just like the
Sugar Skulls, the tattoos can come in many different shapes, colors and patterns. I think
they look really cool, but I don’t think I will be getting a tattoo anytime soon.
After learning about Sugar Skulls, I find them very interesting. This was a fun way to
learn about different holidays in other countries. I will not be visiting Mexico in the near
future, but I would like to find Sugar Skulls and decorate my house with them to honor
dearly departed family and friends for Day of the Dead.
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October 21, 2016
SPIRIT & FAITH
Lord of Life to Host
Fall Festival at Pumpkin Patch
Lord of Life in Bainbridge invites the community to come to our Pumpkin Patch for
an afternoon of festive family fun at our Fall Fest. This free family event will take place on
Sunday, Oct. 23 from 3-5 p.m. In addition to the Pumpkin Patch and pumpkin games, you
will find Trunk-or-Treat, crafts, and snacks. All ages are welcome and encouraged to come in costume. This event is open to the
community. From a 2015 festival attendee, “My family really enjoyed a beautiful fall
afternoon watching our girl’s trunk-or-treat and participate in all the fun activities!”
The proceeds from the Pumpkin Patch will go to our youth this year as they prepare for
the ELCA National Youth Gathering in Houston, TX. Lord of Life supports several local
food banks and will be collecting non-perishable food items or monetary donations to aid
in that ministry. Lord of Life is a place where the entire family can belong. Everyone is
welcome. To learn more about Lord of Life, visit www.loloh.org or call (440) 543-5505.
Lord of Life is located at 17989 Chillicothe Rd. in Bainbridge Township, just south of Rt.
422.
Family Ministry at Lord of Life Lutheran Church
Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Bainbridge is a welcome place for young families.
One offering for families is a ministry called Family LIFE. Family LIFE stands for
“Families Living In Faith Everyday” and is a ministry that provides families opportunities
to gather and support one another in raising their young children faithfully. One of the
parents involved commented, “This is just one of the many reasons why we love LOL!
Thank you for putting together a wonderful program. We look forward to Family LIFE at
LOL!”
Over the next year, events are planned for families with young children to serve,
worship, and simply have fun as they get to know one another in a variety of settings.
Families will come together to play, share God’s word, and connect with others on the
always evolving parenting journey. The family activities include baking for the Cleveland
City Mission, a St. Nicholas Day party, sponsoring families in need during the holiday
season, and visiting home-bound church members.
All are welcome at these or any event at Lord of Life. Lord of Life Lutheran Church
is located at 17989 Chillicothe Rd., just south of Rt. 422. For more information regarding
Family LIFE or any other ministry at Lord of Life, please contact the church office at (440)
543-5505 or visit their website, www.loloh.org.
Book Study at Lord of Life Lutheran Church
Lord of Life Lutheran Church is offering a study of the book, The 5 Love Languages
of Children, by Gary Chapman. This free book study for parents will meet the first and
third Thursdays of each month beginning Nov. 3 at 10 a.m.. Childcare will be provided.
Participants will be encouraged to discover more about how their children grow, learn
and feel loved. Parents can connect with other parents and share the joys and occasional
challenges of raising children in a comfortable, supportive environment. The study can be
joined any time and does not involve extensive homework. The only cost for the class is
the book, which is available in paperback and digital form.
All are welcome at these or any event at Lord of Life. Lord of Life Lutheran Church
is located at 17989 Chillicothe Rd., just south of Rt. 422. For more information regarding
Family Life or any other ministry at Lord of Life, please contact the church office at
(440)543-5505 or visit their website, www.loloh.org.
Art Exhibit at Federated Church
Showing on the walls of the Federated Church, 76 Bell St., Chagrin Falls, during the
month of October are the hand cut paper “paintings” by Christine Weigand. Gallery hours
are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Christine Weigand takes images she has captured during her explorations and travels
and translates them into unique artwork, hand cut from card stock. She began working in
this interesting medium in 2005 after working on a family scrapbook. Her techniques and
body of work are a result of countless hours of experimenting and teaching herself the best
ways to create her art. Each piece of paper is individually cut and either layered on top of
or inset into other cut pieces of paper. The archival paper layers are then glued together.
Each work of art is finished off with a hand cut signature.
She graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Interior Design. After
college she worked as a store planner for several years before moving into a sales support
role. She entered her work into a company sponsored juried art show and one of her
pieces was selected. Soon she was creating more pieces with subject matter ranging from
flowers, to animals, to one of her favorite subjects: her pet cat. In 2008 she exhibited at
her first juried art festival and won top honors. Since then she has shown at art shows
throughout Ohio and won several awards. She’s even been on TV! Patrons are amazed
not only at her eye for color and composition, but also her patience for creating one of a
kind works of art, some of which can take over 60 hours to complete.
Christine was born near Pittsburg, PA. She is a full time artist and a stay at home
mom. She currently resides in Sagamore Hills, with her artist husband, their two sons
and three cats. Together they run their small art business called Little Grey Cat Studio.
Anyone interested in her work may contact her at: [email protected] or
call 330-858-8927.
October 21, 2016
Jewish Federation Announces
“Illuminations: The Art of Samuel Bak”
Exhibit Opening
The Jewish Federation of Cleveland announces the opening of “Illuminations: The
Art of Samuel Bak,” a collection of visual art exploring the myriad interpretations of Israel
identity. The exhibition is located in the Roe Green Gallery at the Jewish Federation of
Cleveland’s Jack, Joseph and Morton Mandel Building, 25701 Science Park Dr., Cleveland.
A conceptual artist with elements of post-modernism, surrealism, analytical cubism,
pop art, and references to the old masters, Bak employs imagery that creates puzzling
parallels to our history and experience. Although influenced by his experiences and evoking
dark memories as a child surviving the Holocaust, Bak hasn’t painted direct scenes of mass
death, said Karen Levinsky, Exhibition Consultant.
“I certainly do not make illustrations of things that happened. I do it in a symbolic way.
In a way which only gives a sense of a world that was shattered,” Bak said.
To schedule a tour or for more information on the Cleveland Israel Arts Connection,
please visit www.jewishcleveland.org, or contact Sylvia Owen at [email protected] or
216-593-2856.
Friends of WomenSafe Annual Theater Party Nov. 27
The Sunday Nov. 27 matinee performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat at the Chagrin Valley Little Theater is a benefit hosted by Friends of WomenSafe. Curtain time is 2 p.m. The lobby will open at 1 p.m. to allow you time to buy chances on
exciting gift certificates offered at the gift raffle. Complimentary cider, hot chocolate,
coffee, water and home-baked cookies will be served during intermission. Tickets are
only $20 for adults and $15 for children aged 10 and under, making it a great bargain.
This theater party is made possible through the continuing generosity of the Junction Auto
Family.
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is an Andrew Lloyd Webber musical
based on the “coat of many colors” story of Joseph from the Bible’s Book of Genesis, with
lyrics by Tim Rice. This is a delightful way to wind up the Thanksgiving weekend and
usher in the Christmas Season – perfect for the whole family.
Please call 440-285-3741 today for more information or to reserve your seats. You
can also go online to www.fows.info to make reservations and pay by credit card.
Friends of WomenSafe is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation with the sole mission
of generating unrestricted funds for WomenSafe. For over 36 years, WomenSafe has
provided support services to families plagued by domestic violence throughout Northeast
Ohio. By supporting our fundraising efforts you help keep these vital services available
in our community.
VALLEY LUTHERAN CHURCH
And Valley Christian Preschool
87 E. Orange St., Chagrin Falls • 440-247-0390 • www.valleylutheran.org
SUNDAY SERVICE TIMES
9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship
10:30 a.m. Contemporary Service & Children’s Sunday School
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