Your Community Newspaper Since 1967 8389 Mayfield Rd. B-5, Chesterland, Ohio 44026 | P: 440.729.7667 | F: 440.729.8240 [email protected] | www.chesterlandnews.com VOLUME 47 No. 24 Wednesday, October 30, 2013 By Cassandra Shofar He hung on as long as he could, the voices of many thankful Chester Township resi- dents ringing in his ears, but Fiscal Officer Mike Stark has decided to throw in the towel. Effective Nov. 30, Stark is resigning as fiscal officer. “It’s a lot of things, many of them personal,” he said Friday, regarding the reasons behind his decision. “Many of them have to do with why I took this position.” A longtime resident, Stark grew up in Chester, went to West Geauga Schools, raised four kids in the community and was involved in several groups such as the local Booster and Lions clubs and PTO. “This community has always meant something to me. I do these things to give back. I like to be a part of the community. I get satisfaction out of that,” Stark said. “I have a personal real estate business, I have a full-time job. I didn’t do the fis- cal officer job for the part-time pay. I get full benefits at my full- time job. I did it because I want- ed to give back. I did it because I got really sick and tired of all the bickering that went on between the (former) fiscal offi- cer and the board, and the fias- cos that go on up there.” Stark said in 2011 — right before he was elected — he faced three choices. “One is I do nothing and I don’t get involved. Two is I go up there, I start going to these meetings and I sit there and I be a complainer in the audience. Or three, I can put my name on the ballot and try to do some- October Snowstorm Buries Geauga, Residents Lose Power Chester Fiscal Officer Decides to Step Down Stark • Page 3 By Ann Wishart The percentage of historic and century homes in Russell Township is high and, often, the cost of maintenance and res- toration of those homes can be high as well. With that in mind, township trustees debated last Wednes- day the wisdom of signing up the township as a member of the Heritage Home Program, which could help homeowners keep their properties in good condition. Several weeks ago, a represen- tative of the program — which is operated by the Heritage Home Educational Society, a subsidiary of The Cleveland Restoration Society — attended a trustees meeting. He said a township member- ship gives homeowners access to technical advice, workshops and loans to get work done on their residences. To qualify for the assistance, a home must be 50 years or older and be in a township that has a membership, he said. Cost of the membership is $2,600. Trustee Jim Dickinson said he talked to two residents who read about the program in the Geauga County Maple Leaf and feel the money would be well spent. “People are interested. They would like us to look into it,” Trustee Justin Madden said. He proposed taking a post- card poll of homeowners in the township to find out how many would take advantage of the services the program offers. The Heritage Home Pro- gram has member communities on both sides of Cleveland, but none in Geauga County, yet. “They want to get their foot in the door,” said Fiscal Officer Chuck Walder. The representative said the cost to the member community depends on several factors including property values. The program also has connec- tions to contractors who are used to renovating or adding on to older homes without ruining their historic appearance, he said. Another benefit to the pro- gram would be that fixing up one home in a neighborhood adds value to nearby properties, Madden said. Dickinson said he lives in an older home and can see the use- fulness of the program. Just having access to reliable skilled craftsmen could make the investment worthwhile, he said. He directed the trustees sec- retary to send out an email blast on the matter, put the question out on the township website and include it in the newsletter. Russell Trustees Explore Heritage Home Program By Josh Echt and Ann Wishart October baseball? Or October snowballs? A few hours after the end of Game 1 of the World Series last Wednesday evening, lake-effect sleet and snow pummeled Geauga County and eastern Cuyahoga County. More than 47,000 customers were without power in the Greater Cleveland area, accord- ing to the FirstEnergy power outages map. Of those 47,000 residents without power as of last Thurs- day afternoon, 15,353 were in Geauga County, with the most outages reported in Russell, Auburn, Munson, Newbury and Chester townships, according to the NewsNet5.com website. The National Weather Service issued a lake effect snow advisory until 1 p.m. as heavy snow fell. The advisory, which was ini- tially expected to end by 11 a.m. last Thursday, was extended to 1 p.m. Between 3 and 6 inches of snow was expected to fall by the end of the weather event. Forecasts called for the snow to taper to rain by that after- noon, with more snow to follow in the evening. Many Accidents, Few Injuries When winter arrived a little early with 4 to 6 inches of sticky snow taking down trees, branch- es and utility wires across much of Geauga County, residents were ready. Many schools, deprived of electricity, closed and thousands of households met the cold morning without power, as well. Geauga County drivers, familiar with snowy road condi- tions, had toted up a couple of dozen accidents before noon but few injuries. Geauga County sheriff Dan McClelland said the phones had been ringing and his deputies had been respondong. “We are very busy,” he said. “The majority of our calls have been related to low hanging branches and untility lines down.” Accidents were mostly fend- er-benders and vehicles sliding into ditches, McClelland said, adding he understood First Energy was on the job and there might be problems with the substation in Chester Township. ‘We’re Staying Ahead Of This’ Chardon Township Road Superintendent John Washco said “tons” of heavy, wet snow came down in the township. “We had trees down on Howard and Welk (roads) and elsewhere,” Washco said. “A lot of them had branches that were hanging low.” He said the road crew had all four trucks out on the town- ship’s roads by 4 a.m. A tree trimmer and his truck came in to help as well. “We’re staying ahead of this,” he said. Chester Township Fire Chief John Wargelin said the depart- ment took 50 calls in a 24-hour period. “It takes your resources and personnel,” he said of the storm. “Even a wire down is a life- threatening situation and we must respond to it and secure the area. Sometimes when you’re not over-taxed with calls, you can put a fireman out there to oversee the wire. When we are in crisis management mode, we secure the area with caution tape and move on to the next one.” The department responded to a few homes that were filled with smoke due to power surges. The use of the fire department’s thermal-imaging camera helps firefighters locate the origin of fires and smoke damage. The department also had to respond to routine calls. It had lost power, but ran on backup generators. “The other things don’t end because the storm came,” he added. “We were fortunate that day, in that we did not have life- threatening fires and structural fires.” The westernmost townships bore the brunt of the storm damage. In Burton Village, Council President Linda Swaney was in Snowstorm• Page 3 JOSH ECHT/CN A tree branch on Green Drive is down as residents survey the damage during the Oct. 24 storm. “But we live in Geauga County, right? We just smile and deal with it.” - Joe Cattell
He hung on as long as hecould, the voices of manythankful Chester Township resi-dents ringing in his ears, butFiscal Officer Mike Stark hasdecided to throw in the towel.
Effective Nov. 30, Stark isresigning as fiscal officer.
“It’s a lot of things, many ofthem personal,” he said Friday,regarding the reasons behindhis decision. “Many of themhave to do with why I took thisposition.”
A longtime resident, Starkgrew up in Chester, went toWest Geauga Schools, raisedfour kids in the community andwas involved in several groupssuch as the local Booster andLions clubs and PTO.
“This community has alwaysmeant something to me. I dothese things to give back. I like
to be a part of the community. Iget satisfaction out of that,”Stark said. “I have a personalreal estate business, I have afull-time job. I didn’t do the fis-cal officer job for the part-timepay. I get full benefits at my full-time job. I did it because I want-ed to give back. I did it becauseI got really sick and tired of allthe bickering that went onbetween the (former) fiscal offi-cer and the board, and the fias-cos that go on up there.”
Stark said in 2011 — rightbefore he was elected — hefaced three choices.
“One is I do nothing and Idon’t get involved. Two is I goup there, I start going to thesemeetings and I sit there and I bea complainer in the audience.Or three, I can put my name onthe ballot and try to do some-
October Snowstorm BuriesGeauga, Residents Lose Power
Chester Fiscal OfficerDecides to Step Down
Stark • Page 3
By Ann Wishart
The percentage of historicand century homes in RussellTownship is high and, often, thecost of maintenance and res-toration of those homes can behigh as well.
With that in mind, townshiptrustees debated last Wednes-day the wisdom of signing upthe township as a member ofthe Heritage Home Program,which could help homeownerskeep their properties in goodcondition.
Several weeks ago, a represen-tative of the program — which isoperated by the Heritage HomeEducational Society, a subsidiaryof The Cleveland RestorationSociety — attended a trusteesmeeting.
He said a township member-ship gives homeowners accessto technical advice, workshopsand loans to get work done ontheir residences.
To qualify for the assistance,a home must be 50 years orolder and be in a township thathas a membership, he said.
Cost of the membership is$2,600.
Trustee Jim Dickinson saidhe talked to two residents whoread about the program in theGeauga County Maple Leafand feel the money would bewell spent.
“People are interested. Theywould like us to look into it,”Trustee Justin Madden said.
He proposed taking a post-card poll of homeowners in thetownship to find out how manywould take advantage of theservices the program offers.
The Heritage Home Pro-gram has member communitieson both sides of Cleveland, butnone in Geauga County, yet.
“They want to get their footin the door,” said Fiscal OfficerChuck Walder.
The representative said thecost to the member communitydepends on several factorsincluding property values.
The program also has connec-tions to contractors who are usedto renovating or adding on toolder homes without ruining theirhistoric appearance, he said.
Another benefit to the pro-gram would be that fixing upone home in a neighborhoodadds value to nearby properties,Madden said.
Dickinson said he lives in anolder home and can see the use-fulness of the program.
Just having access to reliableskilled craftsmen could make theinvestment worthwhile, he said.
He directed the trustees sec-retary to send out an email blaston the matter, put the questionout on the township websiteand include it in the newsletter.
Russell Trustees ExploreHeritage Home Program
By Josh Echt and Ann Wishart
October baseball?Or October snowballs?A few hours after the end of
Game 1 of the World Series lastWednesday evening, lake-effectsleet and snow pummeledGeauga County and easternCuyahoga County.
More than 47,000 customerswere without power in theGreater Cleveland area, accord-ing to the FirstEnergy poweroutages map.
Of those 47,000 residentswithout power as of last Thurs-day afternoon, 15,353 were inGeauga County, with the mostoutages reported in Russell,Auburn, Munson, Newbury andChester townships, according tothe NewsNet5.com website.
The National Weather Serviceissued a lake effect snow advisoryuntil 1 p.m. as heavy snow fell.
The advisory, which was ini-tially expected to end by 11 a.m.last Thursday, was extended to 1p.m. Between 3 and 6 inches ofsnow was expected to fall by theend of the weather event.
Forecasts called for the snowto taper to rain by that after-noon, with more snow to followin the evening.
Many Accidents, FewInjuries
When winter arrived a littleearly with 4 to 6 inches of stickysnow taking down trees, branch-es and utility wires across muchof Geauga County, residentswere ready.
Many schools, deprived ofelectricity, closed and thousandsof households met the coldmorning without power, as well.
Geauga County drivers,familiar with snowy road condi-tions, had toted up a couple ofdozen accidents before noonbut few injuries.
Geauga County sheriff DanMcClelland said the phones hadbeen ringing and his deputieshad been respondong.
“We are very busy,” he said.“The majority of our calls havebeen related to low hangingbranches and untility linesdown.”
Accidents were mostly fend-er-benders and vehicles slidinginto ditches, McClelland said,adding he understood FirstEnergy was on the job andthere might be problems withthe substation in ChesterTownship.
‘We’re Staying Ahead OfThis’
Chardon Township RoadSuperintendent John Washcosaid “tons” of heavy, wet snowcame down in the township.
“We had trees down onHoward and Welk (roads) andelsewhere,” Washco said. “A lotof them had branches that werehanging low.”
He said the road crew hadall four trucks out on the town-ship’s roads by 4 a.m. A treetrimmer and his truck came into help as well.
“We’re staying ahead ofthis,” he said.
Chester Township Fire ChiefJohn Wargelin said the depart-ment took 50 calls in a 24-hourperiod.
“It takes your resources andpersonnel,” he said of the storm.“Even a wire down is a life-threatening situation and wemust respond to it and secure thearea. Sometimes when you’re notover-taxed with calls, you can puta fireman out there to overseethe wire. When we are in crisismanagement mode, we securethe area with caution tape andmove on to the next one.”
The department respondedto a few homes that were filledwith smoke due to powersurges. The use of the firedepartment’s thermal-imagingcamera helps firefighters locatethe origin of fires and smokedamage. The department alsohad to respond to routine calls.It had lost power, but ran onbackup generators.
“The other things don’t endbecause the storm came,” headded. “We were fortunate thatday, in that we did not have life-threatening fires and structuralfires.”
The westernmost townshipsbore the brunt of the stormdamage.
In Burton Village, CouncilPresident Linda Swaney was in
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thing about it,” he said. “So Ichose three. It was never for themoney, it was always just tomake a difference ... get rid ofthe bickering. In that respect Ido think I succeeded because Ido get along with the board.”
However, within the last sev-eral months, Stark said he spentmore time refuting lies and accu-sations about him from a smallgroup of residents who alwaysattend township meetings andThe Chester Observer than actu-ally getting his job done.
“I’m spending time pullingrecords, spending hours onexplaining, putting presenta-tions together ... refuting liesand I just don’t want to do it,”he said. “I don’t want to soundunappreciative. Ninety nine per-cent of this community is onboard ... I walk through the gro-cery store and people hug me. Iget such good feedback, but I’vefound that I’m now spendingmy time — which is very limitedbecause of the other two jobsthat I have — I spend my timenow digging up information torefute lies that are printed or toanswer questions about thingsthat are just made up.”
He added, “I’m just not get-ting any satisfaction out of it.People are trying make me spinmy wheels and it worked.”
Stark said the accusations andthe drama has taken a toll on hispersonal life and his business.
“My personal business wasgrowing. I took this office and Iunderstood that my real estatebusiness wasn’t going to growonce I did this,” he said. “But Ilook at it and I go, I’m gettingnothing out of it. I am puttingmy family through this ridicu-lousness. And what happensnext? If I’m getting nothingback from this, why would I sac-
rifice my personal business forsomething that I’m not gettingany satisfaction out of? Somany people are thankful,which is why I hung on as longas I did.”
In early September, Starkasked residents to tell him whyhe should stay on as fiscal officer.
“I got such a response. I hadpeople stopping me in stores, Igot text messages, letters sent tohouse ... a ton of emails. Betweeneverything, I bet 200 people con-tacted me,” he said. “I had oneresponse that said you shouldresign. I did not have one singleresponse that supported theactions of the former fiscal offi-cer. I know this community is notbehind them and I feel so muchlike I’m letting people down,which is why I’m waiting untilnow to do this because I’ve triedand tried.”
He added, “It’s gettingworse; it’s not getting better. Iwas hoping things would getbetter. It’s an agenda and Idon’t know what the solution is.I’ve had people tell me, ‘You’regoing to let them win.’ But Ihave to look at my family.”
Stark said he believes a lotof the chaos at the meetings is“all politics.”
“Right now I think it’sramped up because of the comingelection and the two members ofthe board (up for election),” hesaid. “It’s pretty obvious the audi-ence and one member of theboard is on one side and the othertwo trustees on the other. I don’thave a side in that race. I’ve toldboth sides, ‘Listen, I don’t have ahorse in this race, I just want to domy job and do the best I can do. Idon’t look at any decisions andsay, ‘Oh is this going to be goodfor one side or is this going to begood for the other side.’ I try to beobjective.”
Stark shared his opinionwith a board member hebelieves is aligned with thatgroup of people.
Stark said the board mem-
ber agreed the group was notconcerned with what the peoplewant and had their own objec-tives they focus on.
“I don’t think that’s right,”Stark said. “I think I was put inoffice and the board is put inoffice to do what the peoplewant, not what some smallgroup of people want.”
He added, “What I find real-ly discouraging is not one ofthose people will put their nameon the ballot. Not one of thosepeople who actually come toevery meeting, they sit in thefront row, but they won’t puttheir name on the ballot.”
Stark said his hope is thathis resignation will “wake someof these people up” and thenext person will have a muchsmoother path and “won’t beput through these things.”
He said if left alone, withoutthe drama, the fiscal officer jobis pretty cut and dry.
Stark said once the boardappoints someone new, he willdo everything he can to makesure the transition is as smoothas possible.
“I’ll make sure this office istransferred effectively,” he said.“I will be available to help aslong as it’s needed.”
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the midst of talking with theGeauga County Maple Leafwhen a wire fell on her car.
Fiscal Officer Chris Paquettesaid there were reports of wiresdown throughout the village,including some limbs fromtrees.
The village’s power is on andPaquette said its phone systemis tied into normal power opera-tion and is not separate.
“This is not a significantbatch of snow, as there are stillleaves on the trees,” he said.“It’s going to take down limbs.This type of snow is stressful totrees and vegetation, but the vil-lage is handling it well.”
Paquette added there arewires down on every street in thevillage and noted he could seetree branches outside his windowat the village offices above theBurton Public Library.
County Plows at theReady
Plows were ready for thefirst day of winter in theGeauga County garage, saidCounty Engineer Joe Cattell.
“We sent out the first roundabout 1 a.m. and the second at 3a.m.,” he said. “We were defi-nitely ahead of the curve.”
Branches laden with theheavy snow were a problem,since about half the leaves arestill on the trees, he said.
The county’s weather servicehad predicted snow, but morearrived than expected.
“But we live in GeaugaCounty, right? We just smile anddeal with it,” Cattell said.
Mark Durbin, spokesmanfor FirstEnergy Corp., said theutility was prepared for a snowyday.
“All out crews are out,” hesaid.
If residents see trucks fromOhio Edison and West PennPower on the roads, theyshouldn’t be surprised. Crewsfrom other, less snowy districts,have come to the rescue.
Thursday morning, Durbinsaid he had heard there wereabout 45,000 homes and busi-nesses affected and he hopesFirstEnergy will have thoseback up by Friday.
“You’re never going to pre-vent every single outage” even
though the company does “vege-tation management” throughoutthe year to get branches awayfrom wires, he said, adding, “Treesare the biggest cause of outages.”
The priority for restorationstarts with emergency services,including hospitals, police and fire.
Repairs are scheduled basedon restoring the most peoplethe fastest. In areas with severedamage, it may require repairsin multiple locations to restorepower to one location, accord-ing to the FirstEnergy website.
FirstEnergy serves morethan 740,000 customers in nineOhio counties.
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Join at St. Mark LutheranChurch, 11900 ChillicotheRoad, Chester Township, for afree community lunch.
Held in the Fellowship Hall. Presented by the Women’s
League at St. Mark. All are welcome. Call 440-729-1668 for more
information.
Oct. 30: CommunityInformation Night7 p.m.
West Geauga Schools will beholding a Community Infor-mation Night in room 124 atWest Geauga High School,13401 Chillicothe Road, ChesterTownship.
Topics include long-rangeplanning and enrollment up-dates and projections.
Nov. 1-2: ChristmasGathering
The rooms of the 1842Tanner House at ChesterlandHistorical Village are not onlydecorated with holiday finery,but are filled with handcraftedgifts for holiday shopping whenthe doors open for the Christ-mas Gathering.
This boutique and tea is amust stop as Christmas shop-ping begins.
Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.Nov. 1 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 2.
The event features uniqueshopping in the vintage home ofSilas and Molly Tanner, anopportunity to visit the 1899General Store and tea andtreats served in the parlour.
The village is located at thecorner of Caves and Mayfieldroads.
Call 440-729-7768 for moreinformation.
Nov. 2: Meet and Greet Noon-3 p.m.
Chester Trustee CandidatesMike Petruziello and KathyFadorsen will meet and greetChester Township residents atArabica Coffee House, 12626Chillicothe Road, ChesterTownship.
Get to know Mike andKathy while enjoying free cof-fee and pastries.
Nov. 3: Chicken & DuckDinnerNoon-2 p.m.
DTJ Taborville, 9850 NorthBlvd., Auburn Township, is hav-ing its last chicken and duckdinner of 2013. Cost is $12 foran adult dinner and $6 for achildren’s dinner. Half duck din-ner is $17.
Czech beer is available atbar.
Music from 12:30-3:30 p.m.provided by The Culkar Band.
Reservations must be in byNov 1.
Call 440-543-8494 for moreinformation.
Nov. 8-9: BoutiqueBounce
Win one of three grandprizes by attending each bou-tique included in the BoutiqueBounce.
Get a card stamped and turnit in at last stop.
Drawing held Nov. 10, whenwinner will be notified.
Locations include St. AnselmCatholic Church, 13013 Chilli-cothe Road, Chester Township;St. Mark Lutheran Church,11900 Chillicothe Road, ChesterTownship and Old SouthChurch, 9802 Chillicothe Road,Kirtland.
Nov. 9: ChristmasBoutique9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
St. Anselm’s Women’s Guildis sponsoring its annualChristmas Boutique on Sat-urday at St. Anselm Church,13013 Chillicothe Rd., ChesterTownship.
The boutique features over80 vendors from the area dis-playing specialties.
A $1 donation for admissionincludes a chance to win a doorprize. A Chinese Raffle avail-able for several prizes, tickets
are three for $1. Winners neednot be present.
Call Karen, 440-729-2476 orNancy, 440-729-9684, for moreinformation.
Nov. 9: Gift of MagiHoliday Boutique9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Join at St. Mark LutheranChurch, 11900 ChillicotheRoad, Chester Township, for theannual Gift of Magi HolidayBoutique.
Hundred of handcrafteditems by 30 vendors available.
Preview party held 7-9:30p.m. Nov 8.
$5 admission includes pre-view of boutique, hors d’oeu-vres and wine.
Preview for adults only.Call 440-729-1688 for more
information.
Nov. 9: Holiday Bazaar9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Join at Old South Church,9802 Chillicothe Rod, Kirtland,for the annual holiday bazaar.
Crafts are made by mem-bers.
Baked goods, garage sale,activities for children and lunchthat includes homemade soupsand pies available.
No admittance fee. Register with the Boutique
Bounce to win a chance at oneof three door prizes.
Profits benefit the churchand many charities, includingForbes House, Project Hope,Hope Chest, Lake CountyCommunity Network andChurch World Service.
Call 440 256-3638 for moreinformation.
Nov. 30: ChesterlandEagles Chili Cook-off1-5 p.m.
All are welcome to join atCallam’s Grille and Pub, 8419Mayfield Road, Chester Town-ship, for the Chesterland EaglesChili Cook-off.
Cash prize for the best chili. $15 entrance fee. Prize money 50 percent of
total entrant fees. $2 donation to sample all
entries. Kindle Fire HD drawing, raf-
fles and bake sale available. All contestants must supply
own crock-pot or chaffer andserving utensil.
To enter, have chili atCallam’s by 12:30 p.m.
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In a lively race for two seatson the West Geauga SchoolsBoard of Education, incum-bents Bill Beers and SallyGillmore hope to keep theirseats as they face challengersDr. Thomas Phelps and DanThoreson, who want to see freshideas and compromise.
Beers, who has 10 yearsunder his belt, has served as theboard president for six yearsand points to the school districtas being in the “best financialposition in the county,” whichhe said delayed asking votersfor additional taxes.
He said personnel costswere reduced by 5 percent andthe board has the goal of beingranked in the top 5 percent aca-demically in the next five years.
Beers grew up on a smallfarm in rural South Dakotawhere he said he learned hiswork ethic. He is a senior sys-tems engineer with a Bachelorof Science Degree and a doctor-ate in chemistry.
He has more than 40 patentsand designed products that havesold more than $100 million invalue. He and his wife havethree children who attendedWest Geauga Schools.
Gillmore, who has 32 yearsexperience on the board, retiredas a library media specialistafter 39 years, mostly in the
Mayfield school district. She also taught classes at
Kent State University for 22years. Her daughter attendedWest Geauga Schools and wasactive in the band.
Gillmore has a privatepilot’s license. While growingup, she attended schools inHawaii, Virginia and France.
She agrees with Beers thatfunding is a critical issue for theschool.
She points to shared trans-portation and other serviceswith other schools and openenrollment as having saved cuts,including advanced high schoolclasses and avoiding higherproperty taxes.
Phelps has operated a pedi-atric practice in Chester for 25years. He cites children as hispriority and passion. He gradu-ated from the University ofNotre Dame and The OhioState College of Medicine.
He and his wife have fourchildren.
Although he has not held apublic office to date, Phelpspoints to serving the communitythrough coaching youth teamsin a variety of sports at the WestGeauga Recreation Council andthe YMCA.
He said his goal is to stresscooperation and idea sharingbetween board members andthe school’s leadership, alongwith improving communication
with the community and provid-ing strong oversight.
Phelps pledges to “listen toissues with an open mind andan ear to problem solving andstrengthen accountability to ourfamilies and students.”
Thoreson, a real estate pro-fessional for 20 years, said heknows the importance of schoolson property values. He said hehas heard the concerns and chal-lenges that face the district.
“While I appreciate the serv-ice of the past members, Ibelieve it’s time to move for-ward with new ideas and prac-tices,” he said. “Too much timehas been spent in personalityconflicts and politics as usualand not enough time in reach-ing our goals as a district thatprepares our children for thefuture.”
Thoreson pledges to focuson making education theboard’s primary objective andto promote an open-door policythat will allow fresh ideas in,while “acting fiscally responsi-ble and making the hard choic-es,” he said.
Thoreson has previouslyserved as a councilman inanother community. He and hiswife have a daughter who willgraduate in the spring and a sonserving in the U.S. Marines,along with a granddaughterwho will start kindergarten inthe fall.
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Three Chester Township res-idents are challenging twoincumbent trustees in the Nov. 5election, including a mechanicalengineer, two small businessowners and a member of theGeauga Park District Board ofCommissioners.
Incumbents Mike Joyce andJudy Caputo are facing chal-lengers Ward Kinney, MikePetruziello and Kathy Fadorsen.
Incumbent Michael Joycehas been in office for four yearsand is currently chairman.
He is also the zoning inspectorfor nearby Newbury Township.He has a bachelor’s degree inbusiness administration fromCleveland State University and amaster’s degree in businessadministration from Lake Erie
College. He is a U.S. Air Forceveteran.
Joyce and his wife, Diane,have been married for 42 yearsand have five children and twograndchildren.
During the past four years,Joyce has worked to implementthe beginning of a Green In-novations Leadership program todevelop the township’s ParksidePark, to renovate the fire station,to pave the township’s tworemaining gravel roads, to estab-lish a records retention policy, todevelop a plan to solve floodingproblems along Marilyn Drive, toexpand the cemetery and to opena township-owned 80-acre parcelfor public use.
Joyce hopes to continuedeveloping parks for families’enjoyment, protecting the town-ship’s laws, services and assets,
improving the roads, controltaxes and protect the township’ssemi-rural lifestyle.
Kinney, 61, has lived in thetownship for 30 years. He servesas vice president of sales for
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Local Veterinary Joins Pets forPatriots Adoption Program
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West Geauga VeterinaryHospital has partnered withPets for Patriots, Inc., a not-for-profit that brings the healingpower of companion pets toservice and veteran members ofthe United States military, tosupport the well-being of shel-ter pets and honor our nation’smilitary personnel.
As a Pets for Patriots veteri-nary partner, West GeaugaVeterinary Hospital provides anongoing 10 percent discount offveterinary fees for any dog orcat honorably adopted throughPets for Patriots.
“The financial costs of petownership cause many people torelinquish their pets at shelterseach year, where the majority ofadult and other at-risk pets willbe killed,” said Dr. ChristinePappas. “We’re proud to be partof a program that makes it easi-er for our nation’s heroes tokeep their new best friends byproviding high quality, reduced-cost veterinary care.”
Beth Zimmerman, founderand executive director of Petsfor Patriots, said these animalsdeserve a second chance at ahappy, healthy life.
“Companion pets providereal physical and emotional ben-
efits to veterans and their fami-lies, including those sufferingfrom post-combat stress, depres-sion, isolation or physical dis-ability,” she said. “We’re delight-ed to work with West GeaugaVeterinary Hospital to helpmembers in our program main-tain the health of their new petfriends.”
West Geauga VeterinaryHospital quickly saw the potentialof the Pets for Patriots program.
“It’s meaningful for our busi-ness to be involved in such a valu-able cause,” said Pappas. “Throughour partnership with Pets forPatriots, we hope to enhance thewell-being of not just the animalswe treat, but the veterans and theirfamilies who gave them a secondchance at life.”
Individuals are welcomefrom all United States armedforces and at any stage of theircareers. Eligible pets must meetone of three criteria: dog or cattwo years or older, dog over 40pounds regardless of age or aspecial needs dog or cat.
Joining Pets for Patriots isentirely free to veterans, thoughthey are responsible for the petadoption fee. To reduce thechance these pets are surren-dered and upon proof of eligi-ble adoption, the charity makesa $150 contribution to help with
food and other essentials, whileWest Geauga Veterinary Hos-pital provides ongoing discount-ed care to help ensure the pet’slong-term health.
Individuals must first applythrough Pets for Patriots and pro-vide proof of their military serv-ice or honorable discharge. Uponapproval, veterans can visit localPets for Patriots adoption part-ners to find an eligible dog or cat,and bring their new pet friend toWest Geauga Veterinary Hos-pital, 12498 Chillicothe Road,Chester Township, for excellentand compassionate care.
GEAUGA PARKD ISTR I C TAll programs are wheel-
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As owner of the Chester Township Arabica Coffee House for 7 years, I know how to balance budgets and how to work to help my business succeed. I know how to show respect for everyone, even those who may complain.
Over the past few years we have learned about trustees wasting money, about minutes not published for months, about meeting time taken up by trivial matters.
These are the reasons I decided to run for office.
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I will make the best decisions I can for the benefit of Chester Township. If a voter asks me why I made a decision, I pledge to answer the question.
TTRRAANNSSPPAARREENNCCYYAll trustee business should be open to the public.
I pledge to have a video recording made of every meeting and have it immediately placed on the Chester Township website.
FFIISSCCAALL RREESSPPOONNSSIIBBIILLIITTYYChester Township funds are taxes paid by its hardworking residents. With this in mind,
I will make every spending decision based on what is best for the entire township, not for special interests.I pledge to place every detail of the Chester budget on the Chester Township website.
RREESSPPEECCTTI believe it is possible to disagree without being disagreeable!
I pledge to show respect to the other trustees and to every citizen, even if we have differing opinions.
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He is the chair of the CSUMechanical Engineering Ad-visory Board, past president ofAir and Waste ManagementAssociation of Northeast Ohio,past chair of the Chester Re-cycling Committee, currentmember of the West GeaugaEducation Foundation, pastmember of the Chester Town-ship Citizens’ Advisory Boardand a member of the AmericanSociety of Mechanical En-gineers.
He has no previous experi-ence in elected office.
Kinney hopes to solicit inputfrom the community to developboth short-term and long-termobjectives for the township,establish committees of resi-dents and employees, to investi-gate the rationale for investingtaxpayers’ dollars before mak-ing decisions and apply businesstechniques in tackling issues.
“Critical to our success willbe for the township trustees todevelop and maintain a positiveand effective means of workingtogether,” Kinney said.
Petruziello, a business ownerfor over 34 years, is a highschool graduate with some col-lege and management courses.He currently serves as countypark commissioner, which dealswith an annual budget of about$7 million.
He has lived in the townshipfor 28 years and all three of hischildren attended West GeaugaSchools. He is a U.S. Army vet-eran and a member of theGeauga County Farm Bureau.
Petruziello hopes to bringbusiness experience and anunderstanding of compromiseto running the township.
He plans to listen to resi-dents’ concerns and follow boththe Ohio Revised Code and theSunshine Law. He wants tokeep the township rural andgreen for future generations.
He believes trustees need tohold open, transparent meet-ings, following the principles ofsmaller government, accounta-bility and fiscal responsibilitywhile preserving propertyrights.
Caputo, a current ChesterTownship trustee, has experi-
ence on her side. She is runningfor her third term, having beena trustee since 2006.
Caputo graduated fromNotre Dame Academy and hassome college. She retired fromthe Cuyahoga County Auditor’sOffice.
“I have a good working rap-port with the county officials,whom we need to interactwith,” she said. “I also have agood background in dealingwith the legalities that the town-ship faces. I just want to contin-ue to try to move in the rightdirection for Chester Town-ship.”
The township faces severalkey issues, such as protection ofcurrent large-lot zoning. Caputosaid she is not in favor of pro-posals to bring in cluster homesand expand Mayfield Road tohandle more traffic.
“I also want to keep ourtaxes low,” she said.
The trustee said she haseight years of experience on herside.
“I am knowledgeable on thefinances of the township and myworking rapport with thedepartment heads is good,”Caputo said. “I am continuingto be professional and account-able to residents of the town-ship. That is leadership.”
Fadorsen said she did notreceive an election question-naire.
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West Geauga RecreationCouncil Wolverine Girlsand Boys Basketball
It’s time for West GeaugaRec Council’s basketball pro-gram.
This year, WGRC has sever-al different basketball programsavailable.
The registration forms for allof the programs are available atwww.wgrc.org.
For more information aboutany of the programs or to vol-unteer to coach, e-mail [email protected].
Parent coaches will be givena discount on registration.
Girls in grades first throughfourth are invited to take part inWGRC’s Recreational BasketballProgram.
Players are taught the basicsof dribbling, passing, shooting,positioning, defense and re-bounding.
This program is held atMetzenbaum Center, 8200Cedar Road, Chester Township,on Thursday nights starting Nov.7 through Dec. 19.
Girls in first and secondgrades will meet from 5–6 p.m.and girls in third and fourthgrades will meet from 6-7 p.m.
The program costs $65 andincludes a t-shirt.
The basketball program forgirls in grades fifth througheighth will be held on Mondaynights and Saturdays startingNov. 2.
Practices are on Mondayevenings and games are onSaturdays at the West GeaugaMiddle School.
The program runs throughDec. 16.
Detailed game and practicetimes are available at www.wgrc.org. Cost for this program is$75 and includes a t-shirt.
WGRC also has a YouthBasketball Program.
This is for girls in gradespre-kindergarten and kinder-garten and boys in pre-kinder-garen through second grade.
During this program, playerswill be taught the basics of drib-bling, passing, shooting, position-ing, defense and rebounding.
Sessions will be held atMetzenbaum Center on Thurs-day nights starting Jan. 8through Feb. 27.
Children in pre-kindergartenand kindergarten will meetfrom 5-6 p.m.
The boys in first and secondgrade will meet from 6–7 p.m.
This program is $65 andincludes a t-shirt.
The WGRC Boys Basketballprogram is for boys in gradesthird through eighth.
This program will be held onMonday nights and Saturdaysstarting Jan. 6 and runningthrough March 1.
Detailed practice and gametimes are available at www.wgrc.org. All practices and gamestake place at the West GeaugaMiddle School.
This program costs $90, whichincludes a basketball jersey.
Henry Wins FootballCompetition
Congratulations to NickHenry, of Chester Township, forwinning the second round of thePunt, Pass and Kick contest lastweekend.
Next, he goes to the Dec. 1Browns game to competeagainst three other boys in hisage group.
If Nick wins, he'll competeagain at a Divisional Playoffgame in January, and if winsthat, he wins a trip to the SuperBowl.
Nick is currently a memberof the Chesterland HawkeyesLions Club team.
Mayhem Wrestling ClubOpen registration will be 6-
7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 and Oct. 30 atthe training facility, 8399Mayfield Road, Chester Town-ship.
The club is open to kidsfrom K-12 grade.
Kids are welcome to eithercompete weekly with Mayhemat tournaments or competewith own grade school, JHS, orHS teams and just come up toMayhem to train or get addi-tional workouts in.
The Club yearly fundraiserwill be held on Nov. 16 at theRoss C DeJohn CommunityCenter, 6306 Marsol Road,Mayfield Heights.
Corporate donations for theraffle appreciated.
Tickets on sale now. Call 440-665-4248 for more
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Nick Henry, winner of the second round of the Punk Pass and KickCompetition.
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It’s not about how hard you get hitfellas, it’s about how hard you canget hit and keep moving forward!Period, end of story!
Back to back weeks of overhandlefts to the head and anvil likeupper cuts to the body have leftyou feeling a little dizzy anddisoriented; right or wrong?Either way it’s time to overcomethe physical pain and fight thruthe mental disappointment boysbecause the final bell has yet toring! Time to show the footballworld you belong among the best;it’s time to show how good youreally are and how great you planto be!!
Definition of (',*(%0(-*(/'+,#'0 go to Beachwoodand knock the ever lovingsnot out of the Bisons nextSaturday afternoon! Win andyou’re in! Lose and well it’s.../","))',((-*++('
Look fellas, at this point the onlything that matters is Saturdayafternoon on 11/2 at 1:00pm!The Black and Gold of the Beach-wood Bisons are waiting yourarrival! To dwell on the recentpast is to dwell on the one thingyou can never change! That’sfootball fellas, but more impor-tantly that’s life. Every year newgoals are set as new challengesjump in your face trying to destroythem! Hasn’t happened just yetthough; you and you alone stillcontrol whether or not you, the2013 West Geauga Wolverines,make week eleven!
Welcome back my friends to theemotional roller coaster that’shigh school football in Chester-land, Ohio. This past Friday nightwent well, not so great for yourWolverines. Another tough nightgreeted them as they made theroadie to Bainbridge to take onthe Bombers. At first everythinglooked right in the world; theWolverines scored and theyscored quickly!
The opening kickoff went to theWolverines who immediatelycapitalized as they drove eightyone yards on seven plays for a7 – 0 lead. Led by QB Connor theoffense looked poised to reboundfrom their tough week eight loss
to Chagrin. In and out of theBomber D, Levy and Krouseweaved their way thru theKenston defense capped off byLevy’s four yard burst for six. Butas quick as it went good it wentbad that much quicker.
Forced to punt a series later theWolverines lined up, but the kickwas blocked and returned fortyyards for a Bomber six; 7 – 7 andjust like that everything changed!
On West G’s next possessionthe Bombers recovered a looseball leading to an eventual touch-down and Kenston lead; 14 – 7Bombers as the Wolverinestruggles continued.
Another quick three and out bythe Wolverine’s offense led to afield goal for the Bombers, ex-tending their lead to 10; 17 – 7Bombers midway thru the secondquarter.
Another blocked punt by Kenstonset them up inside the Wolverineten with a fresh set of downs;touchdown Bombers and theroute appears to be on. Offen-sively the Wolverines found arhythm as they drove the lengthof the field looking to score, thenwarm up at intermission.
Forth and inches from well, theinch line; but the Bombers held!Punch it in and it’s a differentgame. Punch it in and all ofsudden all the early miscuesseem irrelevant! A tough shotgunsnap thru the timing of the playway off, but Krouse improvisedmaking a last ditch effort to crossthe goal line. Referees say hedidn’t get in, it was close, but thefinal say from the officials is no;it’s 24 – 7 at the half.
Warmed up and ready to go theWolverines came out looking toerase the seventeen point
Bomber lead they helped to build,and instant they did. On seconddown with the ball sitting on theBomber 36, Sean Larrick tipped apass that Mike Koller iced and re-turned for an easy touchdown; allof sudden it’s a ten point gameagain.
With the defense holding off theBomber brigade the offense wasable to settle in and move the ball.A big Connor to Carmen pitch andcatch down the center of the fieldgave the Wolverines life in a gamethat they looked lost in for a while.On fourth and about three or fourinside Kenston’s twenty Krousefound Joe Kijauskas for a hugefirst down; but the Bombers heldagain inside the five. After a falsestart made it fourth and six insteadof fourth and inches, BrandonJudson did his thing; twenty fouryards thru the uprights; 24 – 17and all of sudden the momentum,not the lead, but the momentumbelonged to the Wolverines!
Kenston answered Judson’s threewith seven of their own after aWolverine turnover; 31 – 17.
Got to keep playing, don’t quit!
After Engolia returned the kickoffto midfield Krouse connected withTommy Snavely who rumbleddown to the one yard line; first andgoal Wolverines! I don’t know,Tommy, it looked like maybe youused the Bomber as a shieldbetween you and the turf? Eitherway the Wolverines punched it incutting the lead to seven; 31 – 24Bombers with seven minutes left.
Wasn’t to be though. Kenstonfound their way to the end zoneagain, extending their lead tofourteen with nowhere nearenough time to come back. An-other tough game and anothertough defeat, but it is not over fel-las! You have to regroup and leave
the past two weeks where theybelong; in the past!
Nobody said you had to beundefeated to accomplish yourgoal of winning West Geauga’sfirst State Championship! Yes,a state championship, but it allcomes down to Beachwood nextSaturday afternoon!
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Resale Shoppe are gladly accept-ed at the back entrance of thestore, located at 12601 ChillicotheRoad, Chester Township.
Donors are kindly asked tocall the shoppe prior to drop-offto ensure space is available foracceptance. Appointments forlarge size donations (five or moreboxes or bags, furniture, etc.) arerecommended and happilyscheduled.
Thank you to all donors andpatrons in support of helpinglocal victims of domestic violenceas well as educating individualsthroughout the community.
WomenSafe Resale Shoppehours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Wednesday and Fridays, 10 a.m.to 7 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. Saturday.
Call the shoppe at 440-729-2780 for an appointment or formore information. For 24-hourcrisis support, call COPEline: 1-888-285-5665.
Soles for SoulsChesterland Baptist Church,
12670 Chillicothe Road, ChesterTownship, is currently collectingshoes for the Soles for SoulsFoundation on Monday, Wed-nesday mornings through Nov.15, for children and adults thatcannot afford to purchase them.
Each pair of shoes must befastened together with a rubberband or have laces tied together.
Call 440-729-7218 for moreinformation.
Lilly Faulk, daughter of Jim and Chinyeh, is the Chesterland Rotary West Geauga student of the month. Faulk’s school activities include Class act, Interact, NHS, cross county track and field, Academic Challenge andthe high school musicals. She is also very active in the community, a piano player at her church, participating in community musicals, assis-tant camp counselor at Junior High Family camp every summer among many other activities. She plans to attend Case Western Reserve following graduation.
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For more information onthese programs or the KiwanisClub of West Geauga, visit wgki-wanis.org.
West Geauga Kiwanis Club new presdient, Dennis Rupp, pictured withwife Martha.
Kiwanis Corner
(L to R): Gene Seelinger, Chris Bukvic, Gary Stumpf, Ed Kudasick, Dave Puruczky, Ken Mantey, Larry Biales, Dennis Rupp, Bart Alcorn, Gary Huston, Pete Ronis,Dave Grenier, Les Scott, Bill Mann,Rich Levine
The Legion of Honor award was given to Larry Biales for 50 years ofmembership and service to the community.(L to R) Laura Scott, Larry Biales
The West Geauga Kiwanis Club held the 60th annual Installation Dinner on Oct. 8.The new officers are Dennis Rupp, President; Eric Milnar, President Elect; Ed Kudasick, Vice President; AndreaMilnar, Secretary; Treasurer; Les Scott, Immediate Past President.The board of directors are (L to R) Tammy Randall, Kit McKinney, Chris Bukvic, Bart Alcorn, Gary Huston and EdieFetheroff. Not pictured, Scott Larrick.
The West Geauga KiwanisClub congratulates the manymembers who have obtained“Perfect Attendance” this pastyear.
Chris Bukvic 1 year
Ed Kudasick 2 years
Ken Mantey 2 years
Dennis Rupp 2 years
Bart Alcorn 3 years
Pete Ronis 4 years
Rich Levine 5 years
Les Scott 5 years
Gary Stumpf 7 years
Al Mulliken 9 years
Dave Puruczky 12 years
Larry Biales 18 years
Gary Huston 24 years
Bill Martin 25 years
Gene Seelinger 26 years
Dom Romonto 27 years
Dave Grenier 28 years
Bill Mann 40 years
Cowdin-WolfgramEngagement
Michael and Lisa Wolfgram,of Russell Township, are pleasedto announce the engagement oftheir daughter, Tera, to RyanCowdin, of Brook Park.
The bride-to-be is currently
a fourth grade math teacher atOld Brooklyn Community El-ementary School.
The groom-to-be currentlyworks for the City of Brook Parkand owns Cowdin Tree service.
The wedding is planned forMay 3, 2014 at St. Anselm Churchin Chester Township.
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Wednesday, October 30, 2013 CHESTERLAND NEWS Page 17
GEAUGA WESTL I BRARYThe Geauga West Library is
at 13455 Chillicothe Road. Formore information on these pro-grams or to register, call 440-729-4250 or register in person.
Swag and TreeDecorating Contest
Swags and trees available forthe annual decorating contestand silent auction.
The contest is open to indi-viduals, organizations and busi-nesses.
Categories this year are:Angels on High, Cozy Christmas,Decking the Tree and Snowflakesa Many.
Participants may dress oneor more trees or swags and mayobtain them at the informationdesk.
Participants should returnthe finished items to the libraryby Nov. 2.
The fully decorated treesand swags will be on displayand up for bid until Dec. 8,when the bidding will close.
The library is grateful to theChagrin Valley Quilters for itsdonation of three lap-sizedquilts and will also receive silentauction bids.
All proceeds of the silentauction will benefit the libraryand its programs.
History P.I.s: Who Arethe Americans?Nov. 3, 2 p.m.
Geauga West Library, theChesterland Historical Found-ation and the Indian Museumof Lake County have teamedup to bring a program aboutthe early American settlers.
Learn about the lives, fami-lies and more.
Registration required. Program designed for family.
Book DiscussionNov. 6, 7 p.m.
“Growing Up Laughing,” byMarlo Thomas.
Book SaleNov. 6-9
Come early to the GeaugaWest Friends of the Library fallbooks sale and find hundreds ofholiday fiction, nonfiction, puz-zles, music and like new giftitems.
Members’ Preview is from 4-6p.m. Nov. 6 (memberships avail-able at door) followed by theOpen Public Sale from 6-8 p.m.
Community hours are 9 a.m.to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 7, 9 a.m. to 4:30p.m. Nov. 8-9.
Nov. 9 is $3 bag day.Thousands of new and gen-
tly used hardbacks and paper-backs, puzzles, games, DVDs,music CDs, prints and col-lectible books available.
Adult books are 25 cents forpocket-sized paperbacks, $1 forhardbacks and oversized paper-backs and other items arepriced individually.
Turkey TrotNov. 18-Nov. 21
Come trot your way intoThanksgiving with a specialweek of storytimes.
Times are the same as thefall schedule.
Animal TalesNov. 21, 7 p.m.
Stories from many landswith animal heroes.
Presented by the LargelyLiterary Company.
Program designed for family.
GATES M I L LSL I BRARYGates Mills Library is at
1491 Chagrin River Road. Formore information on these pro-grams or to register, call 440-423-4808, or register in person.
Art ReceptionNov. 3, 2-4 p.m.
The Friends of The GatesMills Branch Library features anartist in the Gates Mills BranchLibrary every two months.
Jan Tuttle will be featuredstarting Nov. 1 and the showwill run for approximately sixweeks during library hours.
Light refreshments offered. Meet the artist and discuss
work.
STORY T IMES
FamilyWednesdays, 10-10:30 a.m.
Join for a program ofrhymes, songs, fingerplays andstories for children not yet inkindergarten.
Baby & Me/Toddler Thursdays, 10-10:30 a.m.
Join for a program of rhymes,songs, fingerplays and books forbabies from birth through 35months old and caregivers.
K IRT L AND PUBL I CL I BRARYKirtland Public Library is at
9267 Chillicothe Road. For moreinformation, call 440-256-7323.
Kirtland Book SaleNov. 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Join for The Friends of theKirtland Public Library’s nextbook sale in the Book Cellar.
There will be many booksfor all ages plus a collection ofChristmas books.
A large collection of audiovisual materials includingDVDs, CDs, audio books ontape and CDs.
Under Sally’s watch: West Geauga Schools are in the
to raise West Geauga Schools to
Advanced Placement classes added.
West Geauga students have
We, as your neighbors,
friends and fellow
West Geauga residents,
believe Sally Gillmore
has earned re-election
to the West Geauga
School Board.
Jim & Nancy PattersonMo & Julie BidarJoe & Jill SnyderKathy LeavenworthBernard & Jane MandelDenny & Char CurruttAnnette DielmanKen & Jan OkesonDottie DrocktonPaul & Andrea EaganCarl & Lois GirbinoCharlie & Brenda MoosbruggerDave & Diane HawleyMike & Barb WitteKen & Helga PraprostBryceson MatthiotJoy WillmottJames & Dot DrocktonDave & Sharon DingmanJeff GroverKathy TarabaJeffery FangerNancy JohnsonKeith Redfern.Jolee R. Chall
James and Mary Ann MorrisCarol ZysulyaHeidi MatthiotAndy & Mary ClydeBill & DeeDee MillerJohn & Kitty MakleyJim MuellerMike & Chris KlecJeff & Ellen LeavittC. Dean PattersonBen PintabonaJeff & Karen JeffriesRich & Cheryl McClellanDavid HancockTom & Libby DrocktonJoe & Pat MulaMeg BusaBill & Lana BeuclerCaroline ConcillaJerry & Alison PignoletRobert Somrak Jr.Susan EbersbacherRachel Matthiot
Mike & Sunny HowsonJohn & Pat LeechJeff & Jennie WilsonJane ZysulyaGeorge StewartBill & Laurie RothLee & Linda MillerErnie & Pat Safran
Ben & Julia KotowskiDave & Gayle MartinAl & Wendy KlaussAlison KingSarah MoorePhilip BrusseeTim KotowskiEric GerardOliver & Kay MulkentinMichael MullinsChristy DegerSusanne BrockmanShelia NordquistDoug & Becky Finnick
We Urge You to Re-elect Sally Gillmore
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Listed are public meetings andexecutive sessions in the countyfor the coming week, unless other-wise noted. These meeting noticesare NOT legal notices.
Chester Twp.: Oct. 30, 7 p.m., Board
of Trustees; Nov. 6, 7 p.m.,
Zoning Commission. All meet
ings are held at the Township
Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road,
unless otherwise noted.
Russell Twp.: Nov. 4, 7 p.m., Board
of Zoning Appeals; Nov. 6, 4:30
p.m., Board of Trustees. All
meetings are held at FireRescue
Station, 14810 Chillicothe Road,
unless otherwise noted.
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Page 18 CHESTERLAND NEWS Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Recall RadtkeMany thanks to Diane
Ryder for the Oct. 10 reportingof the Chester Township trusteemeeting held Oct. 3.
It well illustrates the anticsof Chester Trustee Ken Ratke.
He clearly admits difficultykeeping up with his responsibilityas an elected official. He blamesthe other trustees for this.
It is worrisome that Mr.Radtke pleads, as reported, tobe included in other co-workerresearch into matters that Mr.Radtke wishes to be informedabout and feels left out.
He explains his ignorance ofbusiness that is being conductedby trustees by insisting he wantsto grant his permission totrustees to proceed with theirwork only after his inclusionand approval of what they do.
Mr. Radtke publicly aimedhis contempt of any authorityover himself directly at theGeauga County Prosecutor’s
Office. He has challenged theiraffirmative decision to proceedwith signing of the 88-acre parkthat would finally provide publicaccess to this area after 10 years.
He also challenged a requestby the prosecutor that inquiresmade to their office be sent as aunified front by the trustees andnot from individuals on theboard.
I am left with a perceivedvacuum of leadership from Mr.Radtke, who tries to presenthimself an intelligent man.
If so, how can he not find away to get along with Mrs.Caputo or Mr. Joyce? Instead hemocks them and tolerates vulgarcomments directed at Mrs.Caputo and Mr. Joyce from hissupporters at public meetings.
He also has treats the countyprosecutor’s office in the samemanner, questioning their rul-ings on matters he asked themto rule on in the first place.
The county prosecutor’soffice is there to provide help
and counsel to county townshiptrustees and he refuses to abideby their decisions. How can thisman listen to any voter inChester Township and lendcredibility to meeting communi-ty needs if he cannot get alongwith anyone from the county ortownship?
Recall Radtke. It is the onlychoice left.
J.A. FrankChester Township
West Geauga Trick orTreat Event
The management and mer-chants of West Geauga Plazawould like to thank the parentsand children who braved theinclement weather to attend ourfirst annual Trick or Treat eventat West Geauga Plaza.
I apologize that not all of themerchants were open becausesome of our buildings did nothave any electricity. Hopefullynext year Mother Nature willgive us better weather. Have asafe Halloween.
Tom BasistaWest Geauga Plaza
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Chesterland NewsD&D Massotherapy
Debbie Paterno Graphic DesignDebord’s One Hour Heating & Air
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to the EditorLLLLLettersettersettersettersetters the editor
Open Public DiscussionTo the citizens, neighbors
and leaders of The State ofOhio:
As we continue through thesecond term for PresidentObama and witnessed the issuesfacing us, I see our country bit-terly divided as to the direction,responsibilities and priorities ofour federal government.
We have become a deeplypolarized country with littlemiddle ground and leadersunwilling to stand and discussless they be pulled down bytheir respective sides for daringto look for compromise andmovement towards real solu-tions to our problems.
This was more than evidentduring the recent federal gov-ernment shutdown and theongoing can kicking on the fed-eral budget.
Not since the founding ofour great republic, with theexception of the Civil War, inmy opinion, have we been sodivided as a country on the pur-pose of government in our dailylives.
This divide has spurred atoxic environment that hasfrozen our abilities to correctthe downward trajectory of ourcountry.
We are at a defining mo-ment in our history. Unlike inour first national definingmoment, today we do not haveleaders that took of themselvesthe time and obligation to com-municate to their neighborstheir core beliefs and convic-tions.
Alexander Hamilton, JohnJay and James Madison startedsuch a public discussion in theIndependent Journal Oct. 27,1787 with Alexander Hamilton’s
letter “To the People of theState of New York.”
This resolve to publicly com-municate their opinions anddebate their core beliefs lead tothe ratification of our Consti-tution, the corner stone of ourrepublic.
In many ways, the needtoday is the re-ratification bythe citizens their unwaveringwillingness to support theConstitution and The Bill ofRights.
I would like to suggest thatwe follow the example of ourfounders and start a deliberateopen public discussion on theneeds of our country and howwe, the people, would like thepriorities to be set while work-ing within the framework of theConstitution. I believe mostAmericans would agree the fol-lowing six topics are urgent pri-orities that require decisiveleadership:
• Dynamic Economic growthand job creation
• Balance federal budgetand a long term plan to addressour unfunded liabilities
• Excellence in education• Immigration• Healthcare• Defense of our Consti-
tutionThis is not to say that these
are our only priorities or thatthey are in the proper order, butthat each of these are critical tothe wellbeing pf our republicand divisive to the point that weno longer can have a construc-tive open dialogue without fearof verbal retribution.
Over the coming months, Iwill send letters (at least six, onefor each topic) to the editors ofmy local papers and ask thatthey share it with othersthroughout the country.
I will challenge others todebate the topics in open publicdiscussion in front of all andengage all that wish to partici-pate. I will also forward to all inmy personal contacts andencourage them to continue thepush for inclusion.
This will be a task that willfail without support and eventempered voices of other con-cerned citizens. This debatemust be rigorous, but not ruth-less. It must be passionate andarticulate. It must be honest andgenuine.
This effort, and for that mat-ter our country, will fail if wecontinue to allow discussions ofimportant topics to be strictlypartisan bickering with no will-ingness to try and understandall sides of the questions and beopen to real solutions to thesecore problems.
I believe we have a responsi-bility and an obligation to speakup and be recognized by ourpeers and neighbors, to be giventhe opportunity to be heard andrespected in our convictions.
Please join me with your let-ters to this challenge. Pleasejoin me in being part of thesolution, not a silent part of theproblem.
Charlie StevensChester Township
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Following is a list of real estatetransfers for Chester, Munson andRussell townships for the weekending Oct. 18, provided as apublic service by the GeaugaCounty Auditor’s Office.Transfers may involve sale ofland only.
CHESTER TOWNSHIPFederal Home Loan
Mortgage Corporation, 12590Barfield Drive, to David andMary Slifka, $256,000. (10.27acres)
Thomas W. and KarenHlavin, 12915 Woodside DriveSouth, to Federal National Mort-gage Association, $145,000. (1.50acres)
Cynthia L. Kozak, 11955Oakwood Lane, to Jack R. andAngela Fenell Grady, $263,000.(3.00 acres)
Jeffrey J. Knuth, 11279
Caves Road, to Richard D. andJoann C. O’Connell, $117,500.(1.85 acres)
MUNSON TOWNSHIPElsie G. Graff (TOD), 11571
Basswood Road, to Justin E.and Madalyn K. McArthur,$147,000. (1.52 acres)
RUSSELL TOWNSHIPBarbara S. Garson, 14661
Hillbrook Lane North (Unit 9),to Mary J. Webster, $169,000.(0.00 acres)
Brian P. McDonnell Jr.,15913 Sylvan Road, to CandaceSveda, $75,000. (0.78 acres)
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Free Pizza and MovieNov. 3, 5:30 p.m.
St. Mark Lutheran Church,11900 Chillicothe Road, ChesterTownship, is sponsoring free pizzaand a movie about getting awayfrom technology to rediscover thelove of family and God.
“Veggie Tales” movie willplay for preschoolers.
Call 440-729-1668 for reser-vations or for more information.
John Berry in ConcertNov. 17, 7 p.m.
Christian, country singer JohnBerry will be in concert at Wordof Grace Church, 9021 MayfieldRoad, Chester Township.
Doors open at 6 p.m. John has recorded many
albums, including one platinumand two gold albums.
John has numerous “Top Ten”hits including his number one sin-gle, “Your Love Amazes Me.”
Tickets are $10 in advanceand $12 at door.
Order tickets by calling thechurch office, 440-729-7006.
Funeral PreplanningSt. Anselm Church will offer
a series on funeral pre-planningon the first three Mondays ofNovember in the HospitalityRoom of the parish office build-ing from 7-9 p.m.
Those who are concernedabout assisting parents in plan-ning for the future, people whowould like a say in planningown funeral liturgy and thosewho want to know about thepractical elements of funerals/burials will benefit.
On Nov. 4, the St. Anselmpastoral staff will overviewfuneral rites and the funeralmass including church teachingon funerals, the vigil, the com-mittal, cremation, the Liturgy ofthe Word and the role of music.People will have the opportuni-ty to begin to plan a funeralmass.
On Nov. 11, Rev. SteveKaminski, catholic chaplain,Lake Health System will explainadvanced health care directives,DNR orders and practical situa-tions. Actual family situationswill be presented and discussed.There will be an opportunity forquestions.
On Nov. 18, a panel of localfuneral directors, (Gattozzi andSon, DeJohn-Flynn-Mylott,DiCicco and Sons) will discusssuch elements as what to dowhen someone dies at home;funeral etiquette, costs, paper-work, rental caskets, green buri-als, etc. In addition, participantswill have the chance to discusstheir funeral liturgy planningdrafts with St. Anselm staff.
Call 440-729-9575 to registeror for more information.
events
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Help Wanted Section!Call (440) 729-7667 for rates and information.
Music Lessons: guitar- begin-ning to advanced. Rock, jazz,classical. All band instru-ments. Drums (winter/springroad lessons). consignments,repairs, sales. 440-221-2274.
Fall clean ups and snowplow-ing: reasonable, dependable.440-729-9400.
VOTE YES FOR THE RENEWALof a 1.5 Mill Levy for Chester Township Roads
DOES NOT RAISE TAXES --It will continue to cost a property owner $11.50 annually for each $100,000 of property value.
This generates $146,466 for the Road Department budget whichis about 10% of the total budget.
The funds are used to maintain Chester’s 75 mile road intrastructure, facilities and equipment.
In 2014 there will be no resurfacing of roads or major contracted services due to lack of funding. Additionally to execute the current road maintenance plan
these funds are paramount, as well as your vote.
It is critical to the continued preservation of your tangible investment with an estimated replacement value of $35,000,000 -- again for the 75 mile road
intrastructure, facilities and equipment.
VOTE YES FOR THE ROAD & BRIDGE LEVY RENEWALPaid for by Robert Pealer, Superintendent, and Generous Donations
• Full Care Boarding• Group & Private Lessons
• Lesson Packages AvailableHorses & Ponies for 1/2 lease
Professionally Owned and Operated“Providing a safe and iendly environment for horse and rider.”
Ellrick Farms10286 Wilson Mills RoadChardon Oh 44024440-285-4556www.ellrickfarms.com
Page 24 CHESTERLAND NEWS Wednesday, October 30, 2013
! RE-ELECT JUDY CAPUTO
CHESTER TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE
Together let’s continue to PROTECT & PRESERVE our country way of living.
Everything that I have done for the township as a Trustee since 2006 has always been with the best of interests for the Chester Township residents.
Township Improvements
! Reconstructed the Chester Township Parkside & Town Hall parking lot for public safety reasons which included the removal of a seven hundred gallon contaminated fuel tank and sinkhole issues. All of this was done with $78,000 in financial aid from an Ohio Department of Natural Resources grant which greatly reduced the final cost and brought extra funds back into our community.
! Increased the Township’s assets thru a donation of 3.75 acres of commercial land at SR. 306 and Mulberry for use as a passive park while reducing the commercial district.
Saving Tax Dollars
! Very active in working with the Park Board for numerous improvements to Parkside Park which includes all playground equipment, park lighting, ball field volleyball courts, horseshoe pits and a new pavilion. All of which was done through donations and grants without the use of additional tax dollars.
! Without increasing taxes I implemented a storm drainage plan to correct a 50 year flooding problem on Marilyn Drive which now protects numerous homes and property values up.
! Provided safer driving conditions for our community by paving all of the remaining dirt roads in the township without increasing taxes.
! Protected township property and services by upgrading the Township campus which includes the Township Road Garages, Fire Station and Town Hall buildings, all done without tax increases.
Community Support
! Implemented a long needed expansion to the Chester Cemetery as mandated by law the Township must maintain burial needs.
! Have always approved and supported the purchasing from local businesses to provide services and products to the Township.
! Brought to the Township additional tax dollars and job creation by voting for the expansion of the Guido property ! Instrumental in working with Senator Tim Grendell in dedicating a strip of Mayfield Rd to one of our community’s
great fallen heroes.
If re-elected as your Chester Township Trustee, I promise to continue to provide leadership by:
" Protect taxpayer’s dollars " Uphold & Protect our Zoning " Voting & not abstaining on major decisions " Remain accountable & professional " Keep home values up & taxes down " Respect my fellow elected officials " Vote for what is best for all the residents of Chester Township
To keep Chester Twp. a
simple & vibrant community
on
November 5th, 2013
VOTE CAPUTO
Paid for by friends of Judy Caputo, Dave Rogaski Treasurer, 12982 Lynn Dr., Chesterland, Ohio 44026
