Local briefs

Eliot Ness topic of historian’s talk

The public is invited to travel back to the era of Untouchables and learn about Eliot Ness during a special program at 6:30 p.m., Aug. 12, at Mentor Public Library’s Main Branch, 8215 Mentor Ave.

Ness served as Cleveland’s safety director for Mayor Harold Burton from 1935 to 1941. In these short years, Cleveland went from the most dangerous metropolis in America to winning a National Safety Award, according to a news release.

The speaker will be local historian, author and Eliot Ness expert Rebecca McFarland.

McFarland, a fourth-generation Clevelander, has given hundreds of talks on Ness and discussed him on A&E’s Biography.

She’s also the person who ensured Cleveland would be Ness’s final resting place, as McFarland herself spread his ashes at Lake View Cemetery, the release stated.

The program is free to attend and open to all. Register online at www.mentorpl.org or call the library at 440-255-8811, ext. 247.

Volunteer at Hospice subject of info session

Hospice of the Western Reserve invites the public to a “Come & Learn” session from 1:30 to 3 p.m., Aug. 13, at UH Geauga Medical Center’s Education Room.

Attendees can discover the variety of ways that hospice volunteers enrich the lives of patients and their loved ones, according to a news release.

Members of Hospice’s Volunteer Services Team will share information and answer questions.

RSVP to the volunteer line at 216-383-5280 or contact Patsy Brodie at 440853-5369 to learn more.

The medical center is located at 13207 Ravenna Road in Chardon.

Alzheimer’s group offers 2-part program

The Alzheimer’s Association will be hosting “10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s and Elder Care Options” from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Aug. 28, at Mayfield Heights Library, 500 SOM Center Road.

For information or to register, call 800-272-3900 or visit https://goo.gl/yknto1.

This two-part program will teach how to recognize the common signs of Alzheimer’s disease, how to approach someone about memory concerns, the benefits of diagnosis and the importance of early diagnosis and early planning, according to a news release.

One aspect of early planning involves determining which living arrangement is best for the person diagnosed.

It is important for caregivers to understand elder care options and how to choose the most appropriate care for their loved one, the release stated.

This program will feature presentations by the Alzheimer Association and Care Patrol of Northeast Ohio. One CEU is available.

Agenda

The Agenda lists public meetings and closed executive sessions in the area today, unless otherwise noted. Chester Township trustees: 6 p.m., township hall.

Concord Township trustees: 9 a.m., Friday, staff meeting, town hall. Mentor Planning Commission: 7 p.m., municipal

center. Middlefield Village Council: 12:15 p.m., Recreation Committee, municipal center. North Perry Village Council: 7 p.m., village hall.

Troy Township Zoning

Commission: 7 p.m., community house. Willoughby Hills Planning Commission and Architectural Review Board: 7 p.m., city hall.

Corrections

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