West Geauga coach Lou Cirino didn’t need to provide any extra motivation for his players Saturday. The task against Beachwood was simple: Win and host the school’s first home playoff game in a decade; lose and travel to Akron Friday night to face defending state champion St. Vincent–St. Mary, the state’s top ranked team in Ohio Division III. “Our guys knew coming in that we had an opportunity to host a home playoff game if we won. It’s only been one time in our school history, so our guys were aware of that,” Cirino said. “And we knew we had to be tough, especially in this weather.” Saturday afternoon’s game against the playoff-bound Bison (6-4, 5-1 CVC Metro) was amidst a steady rain, often times a deluge. But behind the grit and adapt- ability of 25 seniors, especially quarterback Connor Krouse, and a stellar defensive effort, West Geauga ended its season on a positive note with a 27-15 win. “The seniors I have are so tough and resilient ... because that’s what you have to be in life,” Cirino said. “They were ready to play this week, to get that feeling of winning back in the locker room.” The Wolverines, which fin- ished fourth in Ohio Division III, Region 7, will face Poland Seminary (9-1) Friday night at Howell Field. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. For Cirino, a West Geauga graduate, the contest will be a rematch of sorts. In 2001, he lost to the Bulldogs, 17-10, in the playoffs his senior year. “We’re going to host a home playoff game ... and the Bulldogs of Poland,” he told his team in the locker room. “Twelve years in the making. I want this game.” Beachwood will be on the road Saturday night to battle Gilmour in an Ohio Division V, Region 15, first-round contest. “It’s huge, get on a one-game win streak,” said Krouse, his face and uniform covered in mud. “We couldn’t go into the playoffs los- ing three straight, so it was big.” Senior linebacker Dan November added, “This morn- ing we actually found out that if we won, we would host a play- off game. So it just made it that more important.” For the past three weeks, West Geauga has controlled its playoff destiny, but the Wolverines stum- bled against Chagrin Valley Con- ference Chagrin Division rivals Chagrin Falls and Kenston in Weeks 8 and 9. After fewer than two years in office, Chester Township Fiscal Officer Mike Stark has resigned, officials acknowledged Wednesday. During the public comment portion of Wednesday’s Chester Township Trustees meeting, for- mer Fiscal Officer Karen Austin, a frequent critic of Stark, asked about Stark’s attendance at meetings. “Are we ever gonna see the Fiscal Officer again?” Austin asked. In late August, Austin had accused Stark and trustees of mishandling township finances, asking why the township had brought in Local Government Services, a branch of the Ohio Auditor’s Office, to examine the township’s books. Stark did not attend that meeting, but blasted Austin at the following meeting Septem- ber 6, accusing her of assassinat- ing his character and leaving the Fiscal Officer’s office in a sham- bles when he took office. Stark had defeated Austin’s bid for re-election in November of 2011 by a vote of 2,246 to 1,788, according to Geauga County Board of Elections figures. For the third time in the last several weeks, police were sum- moned to a rowdy Chester Township Trustees meeting, but this time the call was made by a resident sitting in the audience. During two previous meet- ings, Trustee Chairman Mike Joyce had called police when a resident heckled trustees from the audience and when another resident had expressed his dis- gust with the lack of decorum at meetings. Both had made their com- ments outside the time set aside for public remarks and had been warned they were being disruptive. Near the end of the public comment portion of the Oct. 17 trustees meeting, shortly before the meeting adjourned, resident Mitch Gentile stood up and approached Trustee Ken Radtke to confront him about his previ- ous involvement with a contro- versial newsletter, the Chester Observer. Resident and former Township Fiscal Officer Karen Austin and others protested that Gentile was not allowed to approach the raised dais where trustees sit, but Gentile contin- ued his accusations. 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. 25 Wednesday, November 6, 2013 Playoffs • Page 2 Former FO Questions Stark Resignation Police Called• Page 3 BILL FUGATE/CN Senior quarterback Connor Krouse rushed for 208 yards and three touchdowns Saturday, including this 55-yard score, as West Geauga earned a home playoff game with a 27-15 win over Beachwood. Resignation • Page 3 Police Summoned Once More to Chester Twp. Trustees Meeting By John Karlovec By Diane Ryder By Diane Ryder It’s Playoff Time for the Wolverines!
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West Geauga coach LouCirino didn’t need to provideany extra motivation for hisplayers Saturday.The task against Beachwood
was simple: Win and host theschool’s first home playoff gamein a decade; lose and travel toAkron Friday night to facedefending state champion St.Vincent–St. Mary, the state’s topranked team in Ohio Division III.“Our guys knew coming in
that we had an opportunity tohost a home playoff game if wewon. It’s only been one time inour school history, so our guyswere aware of that,” Cirino said.“And we knew we had to betough, especially in this weather.”Saturday afternoon’s game
against the playoff-bound Bison(6-4, 5-1 CVC Metro) was amidsta steady rain, often times a deluge. But behind the grit and adapt-
ability of 25 seniors, especiallyquarterback Connor Krouse, anda stellar defensive effort, WestGeauga ended its season on apositive note with a 27-15 win.“The seniors I have are so
tough and resilient ... becausethat’s what you have to be inlife,” Cirino said. “They wereready to play this week, to getthat feeling of winning back inthe locker room.”
The Wolverines, which fin-ished fourth in Ohio Division III,Region 7, will face PolandSeminary (9-1) Friday night atHowell Field. Kickoff is 7:30 p.m. For Cirino, a West Geauga
graduate, the contest will be arematch of sorts. In 2001, he lostto the Bulldogs, 17-10, in theplayoffs his senior year.“We’re going to host a home
playoff game ... and theBulldogs of Poland,” he told histeam in the locker room.“Twelve years in the making. Iwant this game.”Beachwood will be on the
road Saturday night to battleGilmour in an Ohio Division V,Region 15, first-round contest.“It’s huge, get on a one-game
win streak,” said Krouse, his faceand uniform covered in mud. “Wecouldn’t go into the playoffs los-ing three straight, so it was big.”Senior linebacker Dan
November added, “This morn-ing we actually found out that ifwe won, we would host a play-off game. So it just made it thatmore important.”For the past three weeks, West
Geauga has controlled its playoffdestiny, but the Wolverines stum-bled against Chagrin Valley Con-ference Chagrin Division rivalsChagrin Falls and Kenston inWeeks 8 and 9.
After fewer than two yearsin office, Chester TownshipFiscal Officer Mike Stark hasresigned, officials acknowledgedWednesday. During the public comment
portion of Wednesday’s ChesterTownship Trustees meeting, for-mer Fiscal Officer KarenAustin, a frequent critic ofStark, asked about Stark’sattendance at meetings.
“Are we ever gonna see theFiscal Officer again?” Austinasked. In late August, Austin had
accused Stark and trustees ofmishandling township finances,asking why the township hadbrought in Local GovernmentServices, a branch of the OhioAuditor’s Office, to examine thetownship’s books. Stark did not attend that
meeting, but blasted Austin at
the following meeting Septem-ber 6, accusing her of assassinat-ing his character and leaving theFiscal Officer’s office in a sham-bles when he took office.Stark had defeated Austin’s
bid for re-election in Novemberof 2011 by a vote of 2,246 to1,788, according to GeaugaCounty Board of Elections figures.
For the third time in the lastseveral weeks, police were sum-moned to a rowdy ChesterTownship Trustees meeting, butthis time the call was made by aresident sitting in the audience. During two previous meet-
ings, Trustee Chairman MikeJoyce had called police when aresident heckled trustees fromthe audience and when anotherresident had expressed his dis-
gust with the lack of decorum atmeetings. Both had made their com-
ments outside the time set asidefor public remarks and hadbeen warned they were beingdisruptive.Near the end of the public
comment portion of the Oct. 17trustees meeting, shortly beforethe meeting adjourned, residentMitch Gentile stood up andapproached Trustee Ken Radtke
to confront him about his previ-ous involvement with a contro-versial newsletter, the ChesterObserver. Resident and former
Township Fiscal Officer KarenAustin and others protestedthat Gentile was not allowed toapproach the raised dais wheretrustees sit, but Gentile contin-ued his accusations.
BILL FUGATE/CNSenior quarterback Connor Krouse rushed for 208 yards and three touchdowns Saturday, includingthis 55-yard score, as West Geauga earned a home playoff game with a 27-15 win over Beachwood.
Resignation • Page 3
Police Summoned Once More to Chester Twp. Trustees Meeting
By John Karlovec
By Diane Ryder
By Diane Ryder
It’s Playoff Time for the Wolverines!
Page 2 CHESTERLAND NEWS Wednesday, November 6, 2013
And like last week’s gameagainst the Bombers, WestGeauga found itself winning thestatistical battle with little toshow on the scoreboard.The game was tied 13-13 at
halftime despite Beachwoodfailing to pick up a first downand gaining minus-4 yards inthe opening 24 minutes. In fact, the Bison did not
muster a first down until quar-terback Max Balazs found widereceiver Julio Stevens for a 30-yard gain with under three min-utes left in the third quarter.The Bison were in the game
because they capitalized on twoWolverines’ turnovers in thefirst half. West Geauga’s second lost
fumble of the first quarter gaveBeachwood a first down at theWest Geauga 9. Two plays later,Balazs hooked up with TylerHines in the end zone to giveBeachwood a 7-0 lead.Then, midway through the
second quarter, defensive backCharles Colson stepped in frontof a Krouse pass and returned it46 yards for a touchdown and a13-6 Bison lead.“Turnovers always kill, no
matter if it’s a rainy day or a niceday out,” Cirino said. “We toldthe kids in the second half it’s anew ballgame, just take the ballaway, play defense and, offensiveline, have some guts and godown and score. That was thesimple message at halftime.”The second half, though,
belonged to Krouse, who rushedfor a game-high 208 yards on 33 carries and scored three
touchdown. He carried the ballon all but three of his team’splays in the final two quarters.Krouse scored the Wolver-
ines’ go-ahead touchdown onthe fourth play of the thirdquarter when he raced 56 yardsdown the left sidelines for ascore. He added a two-pointconversion, making it 21-13. Then, after Beachwood
turned the ball over on downsat the West Geauga 45, Krousetook the first snap from scrim-mage and swept around theright edge for a 54-yard touch-down. The extra point was nogood, but the Wolverinesextended their lead to 27-13.“We knew that with the
weather it would be difficult topass the ball, so we have tocome out and be really physi-cal,” said Krouse, who complet-ed 4 of 7 passes for 103 yards,including a 73-yard TD pass tosenior Tom Snavely with 12 sec-onds left in the first quarter. “We adjusted to the field in
the second half ... and we brokesome long runs, and that’s all weneeded to do,” he said. Cirino said his game plan on
offense in the second half wasto run Krouse, whose largehands allows him to hold ontothe ball.“Connor is the most resilient
guy we probably have on ourteam. He’s so tough. He workedso hard this off season and forhim to quit, that’s just not anoption for him. That’s just whoConnor is,” Cirino said.“Whoever is going to get him atthe next level, they will be luckyto have him, because I love himand will miss him.”
The Bison’s only points inthe second half came whenWest Geauga intentionallysnapped the ball out of the endzone on a punt late in the fourthquarter.“We all knew what they were
coming out with and we wereready for them,” November said.“We prepared all week for it andit was nothing different. Westepped up when we needed toand got the job done.”Because of that, the Wolver-
ines will be home this week.“We have a home playoff
BILL FUGATE/CNThe Wolverines’ Tom Snavely brings down Bison quarterback Max Balazs for a loss during Saturday’s game atBeachwood. The West Geauga defense did not surrender a first down until the fourth to last play of the third quarter.
BILL FUGATE/CNConnor Krouse scores on a 56-yard TD on the fourth play of the secondhalf to give West Geauga a 19-13 lead. He added the 2-point conversion.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013 CHESTERLAND NEWS Page 3
“We’re not allowed toapproach; why can he?” Austinshouted from the back of theroom and announced she wasgoing to call the police. Gentile held what he said
was the first edition of theChester Observer, a publicationthat is often highly critical oftrustees’ actions. Articles in the circular are
usually unsigned, but a few resi-dents at trustee meetings identi-fy themselves as being involvedwith the newsletter, which theysaid they have the right to pub-lish under the First Amendmentto the U.S. Constitution. Gentile has appeared at a
previous meeting to accuseRadtke of being involved withthe Observer — which hedenied — and of being a “pup-pet” of former Trustee RonCotman, a frequent critic ofJoyce and Trustee Judy Caputo. Thursday night, Gentile read
aloud what he said was an arti-cle written by Radtke in theObserver as well as a list ofearly contributors, includingRadtke and Cotman. “My name is on there; I’m
not denying it,” Radtke said,adding he had been involvedbriefly during the early editions,
but had resigned from thegroup after announcing hisplans to run for trustee. “I do not write for them,
underlined,” Radtke said.Gentile took out a sock pup-
pet and began to put it on hishand, but Joyce asked him toput it away. Gentile accused Radtke of
what he said were “lies, lies,lies,” as Austin again threatenedto call 911. “He has freedom of speech,”
one unidentified woman said. Austin was heard making a
call on her cell phone, saying,“Mitch Gentile is intimidatingand harassing not only the audi-ence, but a trustee.” The meeting then broke up
and Gentile and the rest of theaudience left the room astrustees signed checks. Outside, three Chester
Township police cruisers ap-peared in the parking lot aspeople filed out of the building. Joyce said later someone
had inadvertently set the maindoor so that it locked automati-cally behind anyone leaving. “The police could not get into
the building, because the depart-ment’s key to the town hall waslocked up in the police depart-ment,” Joyce said. “The officerwas upset and rightly so. As faras the officers knew, someonewas in danger inside. They start-ed knocking on the door andalmost broke it to get in.”
Joyce said he went to thedoor and told police the disrup-tion was over and all was well. “I think we will change the
procedure and issue morecopies of level 2 keys to policeofficers so it doesn’t happenagain,” Joyce said. “There arepeople who like to disrupt ourmeetings and you never knowwhen (the police) will really beneeded.” No arrests were made.
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A visibly angry Stark hadwalked out of that trusteesmeeting and threatened toresign, citing his frustration overcriticisms aimed at him byAustin and others at meetings. Stark said he would attend
trustees meetings only quarter-ly, the minimum required underOhio law. Stark released his personal
email address and asked resi-dents to contact him with theiropinions about whether or nothe should resign from office. Hehas not attended a meetingsince September 6. Trustee JudyCaputo has served as clerk protem at subsequent meetings. Wednesday, in answer to
Austin’s question, Trustee MikeJoyce said he had learned thatStark had submitted a letter ofresignation, effective November30, to County Prosecutor JimFlaiz.“I’m not going to discuss
either the Fiscal Officer or hisintentions at this time,” Joycesaid. Austin persisted, asking why
the report on Chester Town-ship finances (and Stark’s
performance in office) fromthe State Auditor’s Office hasnot been released. “It’s standard procedure not
to release an audit report atelection time; you know that,”Joyce replied. Austin asked again why the
audit report has not beenreleased. “You’re gonna have to talk
to the state; Mr. Stark isn’there,” Joyce replied.When Austin continued to
parency to the residents ofChester Township,” Austin said.
Without further comment,Joyce adjourned the meeting. Flaiz acknowledged Thurs-
day that Stark had submitted aletter of resignation. Stark didnot respond to an email requestfor comment. The Prosecutor said, “Dur-
ing our short time working withMike, we thought he did a goodjob for the township, making hisbest effort under some difficultcircumstances. “Flaiz said that trustees will
appoint Stark’s replacement. “I hope they appoint some-
body who is competent and dili-gent,” Flaiz said.
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Russell Township Trusteeswill discuss the possibility ofproviding Russell residents withcontracting for brush collectionor chipping services to helpclean-up from storm damage.The discussion will take
place at the Nov. 6 trusteesmeeting, scheduled for 4:30p.m., in the Russell TownshipFire-Rescue Station.For more information, call
Trustee Justin Madden at 440-338-5798.
Russell Storm Damage Assistance
Nov. 8-9: BoutiqueBounceWin one of three grand prizes
by attending each boutiqueincluded in the Boutique Bounce. Get a card stamped and turn
it in at last stop. Drawing held Nov. 10, when
winner will be notified. Locations include St. Anselm
Catholic 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 Guild
is sponsoring its annualChristmas Boutique on Sat-urday at St. Anselm Church,13013 Chillicothe Rd., ChesterTownship.The boutique features over
80 vendors from the area dis-playing specialties. Visit the bake sale while
shopping to purcase somesnacks. A $1 donation for admission
includes a chance to win a doorprize. A Chinese Raffle avail-able for several prizes, ticketsare three for $1. Winners neednot be present.
Join the Boutique Bounceby stopping at Old SouthChurch, 9802 Chillicothe Road,Kirtland and St. Mark LutheranChurch, 11900 ChillicotheRoad, Chester Township, on thesame day. Pick up a card at firststop and have it stamped ateach show for a chance to winone of three gift baskets.Call Karen, 440-729-2476 or
Nancy, 440-729-9684, for moreinformation.
Nov. 9: Gift of MagiHoliday Boutique9 a.m. to 4 p.m.Join at St. Mark Lutheran
Church, 11900 ChillicotheRoad, Chester Township, for theannual Gift of Magi HolidayBoutique.Hundred of handcrafted
items by 30 vendors available. Preview party held 7-9:30
p.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 members.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 church
and many charities, includingForbes House, Project Hope,Hope Chest, Lake CountyCommunity Network andChurch World Service.Call 440 256-3638 for more
information.
Nov. 9: CommunityThanksgiving Dinner4:30-6:30 p.m.All are welcome to join at
Mayfield United MethodistChurch, 7747 Mayfield Road,Chester Township, for a com-munity Thanksgiving dinner. Cost per plate is $8 for ages
11 through adult and $5 for ages5-10.Takeout prders are $8.Proceeds benefit the Church
Outreach Ministries.Call 440-729-4006 for more
information.
Nov. 12: Geauga CountyGenealogical Society7 p.m.The Geauga County Genea-
logical Society’s program will be“The Second Great Awakening:Religion and Culture in GeaugaCounty” presented by MollySergi. Program will follow the busi-
ness meeting of the Society atthe Chardon Library, 110 E.Park St., Chardon. Meeting andprogram are free and all arewelcome. Visit www.gcgsoh.org. or
Nov. 30: ChesterlandEagles Chili Cook-off1-5 p.m.All are welcome to join at
Callam’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 at
Callam’s by 12:30 p.m.
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Listed are public meetingsand executive sessions in thecounty for the coming week,unless otherwise noted. Thesemeeting notices are NOT legalnotices.
Chester Twp.: Nov. 6, 7 p.m.,Zoning Commission; Nov. 11, 7p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals;Nov. 14, 7 p.m., Board ofTrustees. All meetings are held atthe Township Hall, 12701Chillicothe Road, unless other-wise noted.
Munson Twp.: Nov. 6, 6:30 p.m.,
Board of Trustees, special meeting
for town hall project; Nov. 12, 6:30
p.m. – Board of Trustees, 6:30
p.m. – Park & Recreation Board.
All meetings are held at Township
Hall, 12210 Auburn Road, unless
otherwise noted.
Russell Twp.: Nov. 6, 4:30 p.m.,Board of Trustees; Nov. 11, 7p.m., Park Commission, TheWest Woods Nature Center. Allmeetings are held at Fire-Rescue Station, 14810Chillicothe Road, unless other-wise noted.
meetings
Following is a list of realestate transfers for Chester,Munson and Russell townshipsfor the week ending Oct. 25, pro-vided as a public service by theGeauga County Auditor’s Office.Transfers may involve sale ofland only.
CHESTER TOWNSHIP
Mary Ann Javorek, 13401Shady Lane, to Martin J. andVirginia A. Javorek, $200,000.(1.98 acres)Frances M. Dujmovic, 8460
Sharp Lane, to Brandon andJody Gray, $162,900. (0.56acres)Rexford W. and Karen L.
Shelton, 12878 Vincent Drive, toAllyn B. McNaughton (TOD),$225,000. (1.08 acres)
MUNSON TOWNSHIP
Grayhorse Farm Inc., 11140Mayfield Road, to Clifford P.
Walters, $109,500. (1.71 acres)Glen P. and Janice D.
Pawlak, 11670 Pinehurst Drive,to Keith R. and KathrynLandies, $306,000. (2.93 acres)Mary K. Newcomb, 11270
Hidden Springs Drive, toFederal National MortgageAssociation, $120,000. (2.85acres)
RUSSELL TOWNSHIP
Daniel J. and Linda N.Hershberger, 9550 Music St., toMark P. McGrievy, $183,700.(8.14 acres)Federal Home Loan
Mortgage Corporation, 7925Dines Road, to Kay Holland,$130,000. (1.62 acres)Marjorie M. Prusa (trustee),
8159 Skylyne Lane, to ElizabethW. Banks, $202,500. (2.86 acres)
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Chesterland HolidayDecorating ContestTo stir up holiday spirit in the
community, the ChesterlandChamber of Commerce is hold-ing it’s fourth annual Chester-land Holiday Decorating Con-test. The contest is open to anybusiness having a commercialaddress in Chesterland – stores,restaurants, insurance agencies,hair salons … any business withan exterior to decorate is eligible.Decorations should be
unveiled on Nov. 30, to coincidewith the Christmas TreeLighting and WinterFest at theGazebo sponsored by Chester-land Rotary. The contest will be publi-
cized in local newspapers andwith window posters.Decorating categories are
first, second and third place forindividual businesses and alsofirst place for a ‘group’ of busi-nesses. Example: West GeaugaPlaza, Drug Mart Plaza, Guido’sPlaza or Maywood plaza are con-sidered a “group” of businesses. The prizes? Accolades, public-
ity and the joy of helping to pro-mote businesses and the holiday
spirit in Chester Township. Winners will also receive a
Certificate to proudly display.Judging will be done by the
residents and businesses. Official ballots will be print-
ed in the Dec. 4 issue of theChesterland News. Original and copied ballots
accepted. Completed ballots can be
mailed or dropped off at theChesterland Chamber of
Commerce 8228 Mayfield Road,Suite 4B, Chesterland, OH44026, or any of the participat-ing businesses. Deadline forreceipt of ballots is Dec. 31. Winners will be announced
in the Jan. 8 issue of theChesterland News.A ballot form can be down-
loaded at www.chesterland-chamber.com.Call 440-729-7297 for more
information.
community events
After 12 years of keep out signs, the 80-acre parcel located at 11255Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, was opened to the public on Oct. 31. All no trespaasing signs have been removed.A pavilion with grills, parking area, decking and a fishing dock are futureconstruction plans. (L to R) Lance Yandell, Rob Pealer and Mike Joyce.
On Oct. 19, The Geauga County Board of Developmental Disabilities, also known as The Metzenbaum Center,completed a pavilion on its campus. The pavilion is conveniently located between the workshop and the houses on campus. Due to the sidewalk access, the pavilion will be used by all individuals who are involved in Metzenbaum programs. Michelle Hawthorne, Director of the campus houses, said, “We will be able to have more social events like cook-outs for our individuals. It will be a good thing for everyone.” The material and foundation were paid for by a donation from the Bessie Benner Metzenbaum Fund of theCleveland Foundation. The pavilion was constructed by a volunteer Amish crew who were led by Norman Yoder. Superintendent Don Riceand Bob Mikula also volunteered their time. The team of workers began setting the posts and beams Fridayevening, and the roof was finished on Saturday – in spite of the rain.
human events it becomes neces-sary for one people to dissolvethe political bands which haveconnected them with another, adecent respect to the opinionsof mankind require that theyshould declare the causes whichimpel them to separation. As such, I shall enumerate
my reasons for leaving the estab-lishment Republican Party:1. It no longer fights to main-
tain America as a Constitutio-nal Republic.2. It no longer represents
conservative values.3. It no longer speaks for
hard-working, productive A-mericans.Most of the professional
politicians in Washington havesucceeded at pursuing their bestinterests and securing an elitestatus above We, the People. Henceforth, my support goes
to those candidates, regardless offaction, who demonstrate (notmerely espouse) Constitutionalconservative values. Our proge-ny’s life, liberty and happinessare irrevocably lost unless wetake coordinated unified actionand resist at the People’s level -our neighborhoods, cities, coun-ties and states. Start putting pen to paper,
feet to soapboxes and checks inthe mail for the right represen-tatives. Let’s saddle-up and get
going.
Benito A. Alvarez, MDChester Township
Favor Open EnrollmentI favor open enrollment, and
stand in disagreement to thepaid ad and earlier comments ofJoe Miller. For starters, his use of dollar
figures. He states that “it takes$12,000 to educate one student,and the state only gives us$5,700 per outside student, leav-ing us the other $6,300 to pay.”Nice use of figures, except itmay not tell the whole story.How much of that $12,000 is
fixed cost? None of it? Half ofit? Did he ever think to factorthat in? No. How much of that$12,000 is for infrastructure andmaintenance? For busing, bus-ing our open students apparent-ly don’t even use? For heat andlight? Hello, folks, those costs are
ours, whether we have 1,000local students or 1,000 localplus 200 outside students. Sotake that portion off the table,because it simply doesn’t mat-ter. There still may be a differ-ential, but it likely won’t bewhat Miller and others havemade it out to be. Facts have to tell the whole
story, not just the part thatmakes your point “look” good.
If, outside students cause arise in teacher-student ratio,then, and only then, would Iagree there’d be a valid concern. That said, it can be a two-
way street. Say, for example, youare trying to hold a 25 to 1 ratio.You have 75 3rd graders. So youhave 3 teachers. What do you doif your numbers drop to 60?Ideally you’d say 3 classes of 20.But economic reality may say,drop one teacher and have twoclasses of 30. Is that better thanadmitting 15 outside studentsand having 3 classes of 25?Adding those 15 student wouldadd $85000 to the mix, probablyclose to the cost of that 3rdteacher with benefits. I’d sayyou were better off in all wayswith 3 at 25 than 2 at 30.Wouldn’t you?I am most troubled by two
of the comments, attributed toMr. Miller (as reported in theSept. 18 publication of theChesterland News) raised inopposition to OE. First, that somehow OE cre-
ates “safety issues” read-“behav-ioral problems.” How so? Are allour local kids little angels whileall outside kids are troublemak-ers? You’ll have a hard time sell-ing that one. In my years aroundthis school district (many), I’veknown more than my share ofhome-grown kids I wouldn’ttrust as far as I could spit. But aswith any group, they were theexceptions, not the rule.Secondly, and most trou-
bling, the expressed fear thatopen enrollment might cause“an effect on our academicscores.” Explain that one. Whatwas he insinuating with that?And be careful, it’s treading onreally shaky ground makingsuch a comment. Further, whatwould be said if (gasp) academ-ic scores went up?I’d like to think that we are
more likely to have kids thatcare participating in OE. I’d liketo think, that despite somepolitical figures decrying thatsubjective notion West G is only40th and not 4th, that others seeus a pretty solid school district,one desirable and likely to be totheir advantage by attending.I’d like to think these kids couldbe looked upon as an asset, nota liability. I’d also like to think,from a business sense; the $1.4million that OE will bring inthis year will take some of thepressure off local homeownersand their tax burden.It’s like running an airline.
You have the plane, fully fueled;you have a pilot and crew. Itmakes more sense to sell the lastseats, even if at a discount, thanto fly the plane only 90% full. I do not see this as the buga-
boo that it’s being made out tobe. I think the Board has acted
very responsibly in welcomingopen enrollment.
Hugh MarshallChester Township
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GEAUGA WESTL I BRARY
The Geauga West Library isat 13455 Chillicothe Road. Formore information on these pro-grams or to register, call 440-729-4250 or register in person.
Book DiscussionNov. 6, 7 p.m.“Growing Up Laughing,” by
Marlo Thomas.
Book SaleNov. 6-9Come early to the Geauga
West Friends of the Library fallbooks sale and find hundreds ofholiday fiction, nonfiction, puz-zles, music and like new gift items. Members’ Preview is from 4-
6 p.m. Nov. 6 (membershipsavailable at door) followed bythe Open Public Sale from 6-8p.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. 21Come trot your way into
Thanksgiving with a specialweek of storytimes. Times are the same as the
fall schedule.
Animal TalesNov. 21, 7 p.m.Stories from many lands
with animal heroes. Presented by the Largely
Literary Company.Program designed for family.
Book DiscussionDec. 6, 7 p.m.Olive Kitteridge by Eliza-
beth Strout.
DecorateDec. 8, 2 p.m.Browse the library, enjoy
holiday music and watch themodel trains circle the children’sarea. There will also be a drop-in
craft. No registration required.
Holiday Hoe-Down �Dec. 9-12Join for a special week of
storytime that includes crafts,stories and music. Storytimes are the same as
the fall schedule.
GATES M I L LSL I BRARY
Gates Mills Library is at1491 Chagrin River Road. Formore information on these pro-grams or to register, call 440-423-4808, or register in person.
Books Uncovered: FindingMoney in Old Books Nov. 9, 2-3 p.m.Grab old books and come to
the library to hear MichaelZubal explain what makes abook rare and valuable. Zubal Books has been in the
rare books business since 1961 andwill evaluate up to three books perattendee time permitting. Registration required.
Tuesday Book Discussion Nov. 12, 7-8 p.m.Join for a discussion of “At
Home: A Short History ofPrivate Life” by Bill Bryson.Everyone is welcome.
STORY T IMES
FamilyWednesdays, 10-10:30 a.m. Join for a program of
rhymes, 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.
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DOMESTICALTERCATIONOfficers responded to a
reported domestic in the area ofChester Brook Lane. Upon arriving on scene, it
was discovered to be a verbalaltercation between a male andfemale on scene. Both parties advised the
police that they would remaincivil for the evening and officerscleared scene without furtherincident.
Officers responded to thearea of Drury Lane for a report-ed altercation between familymembers. Officers arrive onscene and after speaking with allparties involved, nobody wishedto press charges and wereadvised to separate for the night.
Officers were then calledback for another altercationthat had taken place.
Officers placed one of theindividuals in custody for
Disorderly Conduct while intox-icated and transported to theGeauga County Safety Center. Officers cleared scene with-
out further incident.
BEING FOLLOWEDREPORTOfficers took a report for a
male who believed he was beingfollowed. Officers advised themale that if he feels he is beingfollowed again, to contact thepolice department so that theycan attempt to catch the personin the act. Officers documented inci-
dent and cleared scene.
VERBAL ALTERCATIONOfficers took a report on
post of a female who wanted toreport a verbal altercation thatoccurred at the WG footballgame. Female advised that this
occurred with another female atthe game and at this time onlywanted the incident documented.
SPEED CITATIONOfficers conducted a traffic
stop at Chillicothe Road andKirkwood Drive on a vehiclegoing 62 mph in a 45 mph zone. Driver was issued a citation
for speed and failure to wearsafety belt.
Officers conducted a trafficstop in the 9500 block of Mul-berry for a vehicle going 62mph in a 45 mph zone. Driver was cited for speed.
Officers conducted a trafficstop in the area of Mayfield andChillicothe roads on a vehiclegoing 49 mph in a 25 mph zone. Driver was cited for speed.
FAILURE TO CONTROLOfficers responded to the
area of Barrington Lane for areported vehicle that struck astreet sign and went into a ditch. Driver was not injured but
did receive a citation for failureto control.
Officers responded toSperry Road for a reportedtrailer in a ditch. Driver advisedofficers that while making theturn from Mayfield Road ontoSperry Road, the wheelsdropped into the ditch causingthe entire vehicle and trailer togo down. Driver was not injured and
vehicle and trailer were towedfrom the scene. Officers cited driver for fail-
Dear Chester TownshipSenior Citizens,As we are all well aware,
winter paid all of us an earlyvisit this season and as a resultour community experienced ahigh level of utility problems.The weather created damage,fires, traffic safety issues and amultitude of power outages,some of which lasted for a sub-stantial amount of time. Your Road, Fire and Police
Department’s were all out therediligently working and respond-ing to the needs of the commu-nity and you should be proud ofall of them. As we workedthrough these events, I had theoccasion to reflect on the possi-ble needs of one of our commu-nities most valued resources,our senior citizens.My thoughts turned to things
such as, what if it was even colderand the power stayed out evenlonger? If we have no power thanwe have no heat or water, wewould get in a car and go some-where else, but where should ourseniors go, how do they get thereand who can they call? First of all, I want to make
sure that you absolutely knowthat if you are in need ofabsolutely anything that youcan and should contact thepolice department. The businessportion of our office is open, 6a.m. to 4p.m. Monday throughFriday. You may always contactme or my AdministrativeAssistant, Lisa and you mayreach us during those hours at440-729-1239. If it is after hoursor you need police assistance,than please call 440-729-1234and if there is any type of anemergency, always dial 911.
We are very fortunate tohave the best group of people,who provide an incredibleamount of services to our sen-iors and all of the seniors withinGeauga County and that is theDepartment on Aging. If you donot have this information, pleasewrite it down and I encourageyou to call them and learn moreabout the many services thatthey provide. The website is www.co.geau-
ga.oh.us/Departments/Aging.aspx and the telephone number is440-279-2130.I would be remiss if I failed
to mention the amount of tele-phone calls that I received,wherein residents inquired aboutmany of these same issues andthey shared the same concernsfor our senior citizens. They haveprovided me with their personalcontact information, so that theycould be called upon to help ourcommunity and our seniors,should the need arise. The bottom line is that I am
encouraging all of you to call usand ask for help, whatever thatneed may be and we will gethelp on its way. Many of youhave told me that “it’s not apolice emergency” or “youdidn’t want to bother us” and Ijust wanted to reassure all ofyou that helping our communityis what we do and my officersare very willing to assist in anyway possible, as are your neigh-bors and friends within thecommunity.Once again, help is just a
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PHOTO SUBMITTEDThe early snow did not stop the Notre Dame Elementary School community from enjoying Grandparents Day onThursday on Oct. 24. More than 700 grandparents and guests joined the children for a day that included the celebration of Mass, excit-ing Bingo games, classroom visits and a special treat. Bishop Roger Gries and Father Dave Woost celebrated themasses on the very special day. Pictured are Mikey Kalman and grandma Mimi Kalman.
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Galiardi’s Hair Talk attendedthe Premiere Beauty ClassicShow in Columbus. Not only did they soak up all
the knowledge to be obtained inthe floor area, they also attendedseveral educational seminars andreceived state-of-the-art trainingin CHI systems, Parallel MotionHair Cutting, BaBylissPROClipper Cutting, Rock Your Hairand Johnny B Haircare.Bill Galiardi, owner of
Galiardi’s Hair Talk, knows theimportance of keeping currentwith new hair trends, and feels
that this hair show was an inte-gral part of staying on top of thelatest techniques and new prod-ucts available. The junior staff, composed of
Bill Galiardi, Jr., Nicolina Keg-lovic and Heidi Clark, also attend-ed training seminars in hair exten-sions and advanced manicure andpedicure techniques. Both Bill Galiardi and Kim
Higgins, senior stylist, were alsoable to be a part of the MatrixColor Insider classes as well asthe Hattori Hanzo Shearshands-on training.Call Galiardi’s Hair Talk at
440-729-1304 for an appoint-ment to take advantage of allthe new ideas and techniquesbuzzing around the salon.
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If you need to have a movingsale, estate sale or garagesale, call Kathy Willis at 440-729-2790 for assistance. Ex-perienced. References avail-able. We are now doing par-tial estate buyouts.
Garage Sale in Red Raider,Russell Township. Pre-teen/teen/boys clothes, shoes andlots of sports/soccer gear.Great prices! 14626 MorganTrail. Friday and Saturday,10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
HELP WANTED
Snowplow drivers wanted:looking for snowplow driversto drive our company vehiclesin the Chesterland area.Experience preferred, cleandriving record required. Mustbe on call all winter, 24 hoursa day when snow is falling.Please call 440-343-1662 forinterview.
Sales Associates: handmadefashion jewelry/gifts. Di-rect-ly imported. Sell at parties,bazaars, shows, etc. Greatopportunity. Maple Heightsshowroom. 216-475-8360.
Part-time cashier needed,nights and weekends. Stop infor an application. CavesRoad Sunoco, 7820 MayfieldRoad, Chesterland, OH 44026.
ReStore Associate/ Pick-upSpecialist: Geauga CountyHabitat for Humanity Re-Store is looking for a hard-working, motivated part timeemployee. This person mustbe able to provide excellentcustomer service. Primaryduties include picking updonations, loading and un-loading donations and help-ing customers. Must be ableto lift 75 lbs. Please submitresumes to [email protected]. Forquestions call 440-564-7475.
Flyers to distribute? Do it theeasy way. Insert them intothe Chesterland News foronly $37.50 per thousand or 3-3/4c per piece. Call 440-729-7667 for details.
J&B Salvage Grocery & More.16055 Burton-Windsor Rd.,Middlefield. Hours are Mon,Wed, Thurs, Fri 8 a.m. to 5:30p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.Closed Tues. & Sun.
team can be great all alone under theFriday Night Lights. Full of optimismand loaded with spirit your '63<-815-�0--83-),-89�� 2+*� (>� 8+4/578 ').'+2� �/3+8� �� �'/2+>� �+2/995� ��'9/+� �:9.(+79� �� �'72>� %/2854� ��'9'2/+��+�7'4)5����57*'4��+4*+7�854���'4*��22/854��/)+2> stood sideby side with you during the good andthe bad boys; say thank you!
Tough defeats in back to back weeksleading up to Beachwood made thisgame much, much bigger on thischilly rain soaked Saturday afternoon;Saturday afternoon? Just doesn’tsound right, but I digress. Both sideswere already in the week elevendance but a better seed, for bothteams, was on the line.
On Saturday morning the computerrankings had your Wolverines sittingin the 8th spot starring straight up atthe prognosticators pre-seasonpredicted state champion; The St.Vincent – St. Mary Fighting Irish.Although, with a victory the Wolver-ines would move up into a fourthseed, and that’s exactly whathappened! How can you not loveplayoff football?
Welcome back you water logged foot-ball enthusiasts! Welcome back to theregular season finale pitting theBison’s of Beachwood against yourWest Geauga Wolverines!
It took all season, but that pesky painin the (expletive) Mother Nature finallyarrived in Northeast Ohio, and my ohmy was she bitter! What happened,Ma? Father Time and Jack Frost voteyou off the fantasy island? Either wayshe showed up just in time make lifemiserable for players, coaches, and ofcourse the fans! How about youshow a little restraint and hold off an-other few days, even throw a littleuncharacteristic love our way?Guess not!?!?
Acting like a jilted bride at the altarMs. Nature covered all in attendancewith her menacing drizzle and winterychill; a couple of burn barrels atmidfield seemed to be in order for thisone that’s for sure!
In all honesty, and to be fair MotherNature, I can’t remember a footballseason where she’s been so cooper-ative.
The first half went pretty much asexpected...slow! Very wet and verysoggy parlayed with a bunch of mudkept the Wolverines and Bisons slip-sliding away for the first twenty fourminutes; the best way to describe thispast Saturday afternoon? Wet!
Now it seemed a little Chicken Soupfor the Wolverine Soul was in ordercome halftime; not sure they got anythough. But whatever they did getseemed to work because the secondhalf was all West Geauga as theWolverine defense shut out theBison’s thru quarters three and four.
West Geauga led 27-13 late in thegame, but you know the ole saying; itain’t over till it’s over. Another blockedpunt late in the 4th quarter gave theBisons a chance but Beachwoodgave it right back a play later; lookedpretty slippery out there!
Beachwood added two when West Gdirect snapped the ball six rows deep;no need for another blocked puntnow.
So as the clock ticked towards doublezero it was nothing but handshakesand hugs at midfield and along theWolverine sideline. They did it; youdid it! You secured West Geauga’sfirst home playoff game in ten years.That’s how tradition begins!
Wolverine fans, your boys are cominghome; they have a football game toplay against a team called PolandSeminary. Next Friday night in theLand of Chester it’s the West GeaugaWolverines and the Poland SeminaryBulldogs from Poland, Ohio in the firstround of the OHSAA Division 3Region 5 playoffs!
So get there early and grab a seatbecause it’s going to be a standingroom only affair at Howell Field. It’salso time to say goodbye to all thegreen and brown grass one last time,come next year your Wolverines willtake to the new improved field turf atHowell Field. The WGFTC will beon site answering questions andselling bricks.
Seniors...for the past ten yearsyou’ve worked together - bledtogether - hurt together and becameone together! You entered thisjourney as individuals but will leaveunited as one; One Family - OneTeam fused forever in time! Cherishyour final days and your finalplays seniors because nothing andnobody will ever be able toreplace the memories you’ve createdfor yourselves and those around you.
Look fellas, you earned yourselves afour seed; YOU earned it! You belongright where you are at; believe it!Now play on as long as you can!
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