Chamber Luncheon August 16, 2017

St. Mary’s Banquet Room

401 North St., Chardon

Registration & networking - 11:30 am

Lunch/program - 11:45 am - 1:00 pm

$18 per person

RSVP by August 11

sclawson@chardonchamber.com

(440) 285-9050

Guests are always welcome!

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“The State of Education”

featuring

Dr. Michael P. Hanlon, Chardon Schools Superintendent,

& Amanda McNamara Lowe, Engagement Specialist at

iSTEM Geauga Early College High School

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District Facilities Master Plan, what

iSTEM really means, and how both

educational systems prepare

students for their future careers.

Pet Wellness Workshop Series

POETRY IN MOTION: CANINE CONDITIONING AND REHAB Kathy Topham, CCRT, VSMT, CMAV Sunday, October 1 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. $60/person

Whether your dog is a canine sports athlete, a committed backyard ball-chaser, or an aging couch potato, he or she might experience an orthopedic injury or discomfort. How can you help your dog avoid injury, or recover from one, for long-term health and vitality? Learn the basics of canine conditioning and fitness to prevent problems, as well as what to do if your best friend experiences pain or injury.

Kathy Topham, DVM, CCRT, VSMT, CMAV is a veterinarian who specializes in canine sports medicine and rehabilitation. She assists dogs and their humans with conditioning to participate safely in canine sports, as well as rehabilitation therapy when injuries and other orthopedic conditions arise. In this half-day workshop, you will learn:

• Conditioning and fitness for long-term health and vitality – whether for sports competition or backyard fun

• Common canine injuries and how to prevent them

• How to identify early warning signs of pain and injury, and what to do when you recognize those signs

• What rehabilitation therapy is and how it can help your dog

Join Dr. Topham for this valuable workshop to ensure your best friend lives a healthy, pain-free active life.

Your dog does not attend this workshop. Call or visit the Special Events page on coldnosecompanions.com to register. Cost is $60 per person. Pre-registration is required.

PETERSEN & IBOLD A LEGAL PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION

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SCOTT M. KUBOFF, joined the law firm of Petersen & Ibold in 2017 with over nine years of litigation experience in trial and appellate courts throughout the State of Ohio, the Northern District of Ohio, and Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Scott’s practice focuses on representing injured individuals in:

• Automobile accidents; • Bicycle accident; • Slip-and-fall; • Animal bites; • Nursing home neglect; • Medical and dental malpractice; • § 1983 claims; and • Other personal injury claims.

Scott's representation of personal injury victims is on a contingency basis, meaning you will pay NO ATTORNEYS FEES unless he recovers for you.

If you have been injured by the recklessness or negligence of another, please call Scott at Petersen & Ibold (440) 285-3511 for a no cost, no obligation consultation and case evaluation.

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The Lake-Geauga Recovery Center’s Ride for Recovery is a fundraiser to help

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agency providing continuous service to the community since 1971. At every level from prevention to residential treatment services, we offer a message of hope to

individuals, families, groups, and entire communities. Our goal for treatment services is to help our consumers achieve long-term recovery and an improved

quality of life. The Ride for Recovery honors those people who are currently in treatment, those who are in recovery and embracing a healthy lifestyle, and

remembering those who have lost their lives to the disease of addiction.

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Meg Pauken Joins

The Gertsburg Law Firm

The Gertsburg Law Firm is pleased to announce that attorney Meg Pauken

has joined the firm.

Ms. Pauken will serve clients in the areas of Elder Law, Estate Planning,

Probate, and Special Education. She will help our clients protect and

preserve their assets, while planning for their futures.

Ms. Pauken draws on over 20 years of experience as a lawyer to provide

wise and compassionate advice, unique to each client’s personal and family

situation. Ms. Pauken started her career in a small firm, doing a wide range

of civil litigation. Later she defended drug and medical device

manufacturers in large-scale litigation, before settling into family law.

As a family law attorney, Ms. Pauken focused on a collaborative practice model, working with families to

negotiate the best possible resolution in difficult circumstances. Over time, her practice has shifted to the

planning aspect of representing families. Ms. Pauken helps her clients plan for the preservation and distribution

of their assets, often through the use of trusts. She advises clients when a spouse or elderly family member is

facing admission to a nursing home or long-term care facility, helping them navigate the often confusing world

of Medicaid eligibility and asset preservation.

Ms. Pauken also advises and advocates for children with special educational needs, to help them obtain the

services they need in order to thrive. She assists their parents with guardianships, conservatorships, and special

needs trusts, along with general estate planning.

When she is not working with clients, Meg spends time with her husband, daughters, and dog Ollie camping

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Learn more about Ms. Pauken and the Gertsburg Law Firm at www.gertsburglaw.com or contact her at the

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2. Network discounts – Ask about network discounts. When members visit an in-network provider

for covered services, they should receive savings based on the negotiated discounts between a

carrier and the providers in their network. 3. Low network turnover – One sign of a good, stable network (and happy participating providers)

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PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT… I would like to share very exciting news with you and ask for your

support and participation. NAMI Geauga County has been awarded a grant by OhioMHAS to launch a 3-

year Health and Wellness Initiative Program “NAMI Your Passport to Wellness” for Geauga and 6 other

surrounding counties.

Miles for Mental Health & Wellness Walk and Symposium

WE ARE IN NEED OF: Vendors offering wellness expertise, community and county leaders to engage,

speakers, registered walkers/teams, corporate sponsorships, donations and participation of our Geauga

County residents. Our great works will change the lives of many.

YOUR PASSPORT includes: Physical, Social, Emotional, Spiritual, Financial, Intellectual,

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Changing Lives Strengthening Our CommunityFocusing On Abilities

Vocational Guidance Services (VGS) is a highly acclaimed, successful, private, not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) vocational rehabilitation agency with 126 years of dedicated

experience serving individuals with disabilities or other barriers to employment.

Our services include Work Evaluation, Work Adjustment, Skills Training, Job Placement, and other specialized services including adult basic education, community-based

work experience, and developmental service programs.

VGS changes lives and strengthens communities with services that enhance personal abilities, break down barriers to employment, and help individuals realize their potential.

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