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October Snowstorm Buries Chester Fiscal Officer Geauga, Residents Lose Power Decides to Step Down By Cassandra Shofar
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A tree branch on Green Drive is down as residents survey the damage during the Oct. 24 storm.
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, according to the FirstEnergy power outages map. Of those 47,0 0 0 residents without power as of last Thursday 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.
“But we live in Geauga County, right? We just smile and deal with it.” - Joe Cattell The advisory, which was initially 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 afternoon, 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, branches 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 conditions, 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 fender-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 township’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 department 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 lifethreatening 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 lifethreatening fires and structural fires.” The westernmost townships bore the brunt of the storm damage. In Burton Village, Council President Linda Swaney was in
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He hung on as long as he could, the voices of many thankful Chester Township residents 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 fiscal officer job for the part-time pay. I get full benefits at my fulltime job. I did it because I wanted to give back. I did it because I got really sick and tired of all the bickering that went on between the (former) fiscal officer and the board, and the fiascos 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-
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Russell Trustees Explore Heritage Home Program By Ann Wishart The percentage of historic and century homes in Russell Township is high and, often, the cost of maintenance and restoration of those homes can be high as well. With that in mind, township trustees debated last Wednesday 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 representative 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 membership 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 postcard poll of homeowners in the township to find out how many would take advantage of the services the program offers. The Heritage Home Program 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 connections to contractors who are used to renovating or adding on to older homes without ruining their historic appearance, he said. Another benefit to the program 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 usefulness of the program. Just having access to reliable skilled craftsmen could make the investment worthwhile, he said. He directed the trustees secretary to send out an email blast on the matter, put the question out on the township website and include it in the newsletter.
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“We have heat in the building, hot showers, hot coffee on.” - Diane DeVall Fiscal Officer Chris Paquette said there were reports of wires down throughout the village, including some limbs from trees. The village’s power is on and Paquette said its phone system is tied into normal power operation and is not separate. “This is not a significant batch of snow, as there are still leaves on the trees,” he said. “It’s going to take down limbs. This type of snow is stressful to trees and vegetation, but the village is handling it well.” Paquette added there are wires down on every street in the village and noted he could see tree branches outside his window at the village offices above the Burton Public Library.
Stark from page 1 thing about it,” he said. “So I chose three. It was never for the money, it was always just to make a difference ... get rid of the bickering. In that respect I do think I succeeded because I do get along with the board.” However, within the last several months, Stark said he spent more time refuting lies and accusations about him from a small group of residents who always attend township meetings and The Chester Observer than actually getting his job done. “I’m spending time pulling records, spending hours on explaining, putting presentations together ... refuting lies and I just don’t want to do it,” he said. “I don’t want to sound unappreciative. Ninety nine percent of this community is on board ... I walk through the grocery store and people hug me. I get such good feedback, but I’ve found that I’m now spending my time — which is very limited because of the other two jobs that I have — I spend my time now digging up information to refute lies that are printed or to answer questions about things that are just made up.” He added, “I’m just not getting any satisfaction out of it. People are trying make me spin my wheels and it worked.” Stark said the accusations and the drama has taken a toll on his personal life and his business. “My personal business was growing. I took this office and I understood that my real estate business wasn’t going to grow once I did this,” he said. “But I look at it and I go, I’m getting nothing out of it. I am putting my family through this ridiculousness. And what happens next? If I’m getting nothing back from this, why would I sac-
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County Plows at the Ready Plows were ready for the first day of winter in the Geauga County garage, said County Engineer Joe Cattell. “We sent out the first round about 1 a.m. and the second at 3 a.m.,” he said. “We were definitely ahead of the curve.” Branches laden with the heavy snow were a problem, since about half the leaves are still on the trees, he said. The county’s weather service had predicted snow, but more arrived than expected. “But we live in Geauga County, right? We just smile and deal with it,” Cattell said. Mark Durbin, spokesman for FirstEnergy Corp., said the utility was prepared for a snowy day. “All out crews are out,” he said. If residents see trucks from Ohio Edison and West Penn Power on the roads, they shouldn’t be surprised. Crews from other, less snowy districts, have come to the rescue. Thursday morning, Durbin said he had heard there were about 45,000 homes and businesses affected and he hopes FirstEnergy will have those back up by Friday. “You’re never going to prevent every single outage” even rifice my personal business for something that I’m not getting any satisfaction out of? So many people are thankful, which is why I hung on as long as I did.” In early September, Stark asked residents to tell him why he should stay on as fiscal officer. “I got such a response. I had people stopping me in stores, I got text messages, letters sent to house ... a ton of emails. Between everything, I bet 200 people contacted me,” he said. “I had one response that said you should resign. I did not have one single response that supported the actions of the former fiscal officer. I know this community is not behind them and I feel so much like I’m letting people down, which is why I’m waiting until now to do this because I’ve tried and tried.” He added, “It’s getting worse; it’s not getting better. I was hoping things would get better. It’s an agenda and I don’t know what the solution is. I’ve had people tell me, ‘You’re going to let them win.’ But I have to look at my family.” Stark said he believes a lot of the chaos at the meetings is “all politics.” “Right now I think it’s ramped up because of the coming election and the two members of the board (up for election),” he said. “It’s pretty obvious the audience and one member of the board is on one side and the other two trustees on the other. I don’t have a side in that race. I’ve told both sides, ‘Listen, I don’t have a horse in this race, I just want to do my job and do the best I can do. I don’t look at any decisions and say, ‘Oh is this going to be good for one side or is this going to be good for the other side.’ I try to be objective.” Stark shared his opinion with a board member he believes is aligned with that group of people. Stark said the board mem-
though the company does “vegetation management” throughout the year to get branches away from wires, he said, adding, “Trees are the biggest cause of outages.” The priority for restoration starts with emergency services, including hospitals, police and fire. Repairs are scheduled based on restoring the most people the fastest. In areas with severe damage, it may require repairs in multiple locations to restore power to one location, according to the FirstEnergy website. FirstEnergy serves more than 740,000 customers in nine Ohio counties.
Let it snow, let it…no! Power outages in Geauga County (as of 11:50 a.m. Thurs. Oct. 24) 15,353 2,525 Auburn Township Russell Township 2,339 Newbury Township 1,974 Chester Township 1,897 1,561 South Russell Munson Township 1,288 Troy Township 648 Bainbridge Township 634 Burton Township 340 Claridon Township 274 City of Chardon 63 Burton Village 43 Middlefield Township 36 Chardon Township 7 Parkman Township 5 Hambden Township <5 Huntsburg Township <5
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Noon-2 p.m. DTJ Taborville, 9850 North Blvd., Auburn Township, is having its last chicken and duck dinner of 2013. Cost is $12 for an adult dinner and $6 for a children’s dinner. Half duck dinner is $17. Czech beer is available at bar. Music from 12:30-3:30 p.m. provided by The Culkar Band. Reservations must be in by Nov 1. Call 440-543-8494 for more information.
Oct. 30: Community Information Night 7 p.m. West Geauga Schools will be holding a Community Information Night in room 124 at West Geauga High School, 13401 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. Topics include long-range planning and enrollment updates and projections.
Nov. 1-2: Christmas Gathering The rooms of the 1842 Tanner House at Chesterland Historical Village are not only decorated with holiday finery, but are filled with handcrafted gifts for holiday shopping when the doors open for the Christmas Gathering. This boutique and tea is a must stop as Christmas shopping 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 unique shopping in the vintage home of Silas and Molly Tanner, an opportunity to visit the 1899 General Store and tea and treats served in the parlour. The village is located at the corner of Caves and Mayfield roads. Call 440-729-7768 for more information.
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Nov. 8-9: Boutique Bounce Win one of three grand prizes by attending each boutique included 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 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township; St. Mark Lutheran Church, 11900 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township and Old South Church, 9802 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland.
Nov. 9: Christmas Boutique 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. St. Anselm’s Women’s Guild is sponsoring its annual Christmas Boutique on Saturday at St. Anselm Church, 13013 Chillicothe Rd., Chester Township. The boutique features over 80 vendors from the area displaying specialties. A $1 donation for admission includes a chance to win a door prize. A Chinese Raffle available for several prizes, tickets
are three for $1. Winners need not be present. Call Karen, 440-729-2476 or Nancy, 440-729-9684, for more information.
Nov. 9: Gift of Magi Holiday Boutique 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Join at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 1190 0 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, for the annual Gift of Magi Holiday Boutique. Hundred of handcrafted items by 30 vendors available. Preview party held 7-9:30 p.m. Nov 8. $5 admission includes preview of boutique, hors d’oeuvres and wine. Preview for adults only. Call 440-729-1688 for more information.
Nov. 9: Holiday Bazaar 9 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 lunch that includes homemade soups and pies available. No admittance fee. Register with the Boutique Bounce to win a chance at one of three door prizes. Profits benefit the church and many charities, including Forbes House, Project Hope, Hope Chest, Lake County Community Network and Church World Service. Call 440 256-3638 for more information.
Nov. 30: Chesterland Eagles Chili Cook-off 1-5 p.m. All are welcome to join at Callam’s Grille and Pub, 8419 Mayfield Road, Chester Township, for the Chesterland Eagles Chili 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, raffles and bake sale available. All contestants must supply own crock-pot or chaffer and serving utensil. To enter, have chili at Callam’s by 12:30 p.m.
for the Young of Heart St. Anselm Young of Heart will meet at noon Nov. 1 at the parish center. Bring brown bag lunch. Dessert and beverages provided. Bob Boles will provide entertaining music. Nov. 18-20 will be a Christmas trip to Louisville, Ken. Much is included. Call Nancy Battenfield, 440729-9684, for more information.
The annual Christmas party, for members only, will be held Dec. 6 at Dino’s Restaurant, 4145 Chillicothe Road, Willoughby. There will be a family-style lunch and entertainment by Don Wojtila. Cost is $20 per person. Call Barbara Amero, 440729-0649, or Mary Ann Szymanski, 440-729-7489, for reservations or sign up at meeting. Celebrate New Year’s Eve at
noon Dec. 31 aboard the Nautica Queen. Enjoy a buffet while cruising the Cuyahoga River and the shore of Lake Erie and dance to the music of a DJ. After the cruise, there will be a stop at the Botanical Gardens and the Winter Fantasy Land display. Cost is $54 for members or $57 for non-members. Call Jeri Fisco, 440-729-2239, for reservations or more information.
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In a lively race for two seats on the West Geauga Schools Board of Education, incumbents Bill Beers and Sally Gillmore hope to keep their seats as they face challengers Dr. Thomas Phelps and Dan Thoreson, who want to see fresh ideas and compromise. Beers, who has 10 years under his belt, has served as the board president for six years and points to the school district as being in the “best financial position in the county,” which he said delayed asking voters for additional taxes. He said personnel costs were reduced by 5 percent and the board has the goal of being ranked in the top 5 percent academically in the next five years. Beers grew up on a small farm in rural South Dakota where he said he learned his work ethic. He is a senior systems engineer with a Bachelor of Science Degree and a doctorate in chemistry. He has more than 40 patents and designed products that have sold more than $100 million in value. He and his wife have three children who attended West Geauga Schools. Gillmore, who has 32 years experience on the board, retired as a library media specialist after 39 years, mostly in the
Mayfield school district. She also taught classes at Kent State University for 22 years. Her daughter attended West Geauga Schools and was active in the band. Gillmore has a private pilot’s license. While growing up, she attended schools in Hawaii, Virginia and France. She agrees with Beers that funding is a critical issue for the school. She points to shared transportation and other services with other schools and open enrollment as having saved cuts, including advanced high school classes and avoiding higher property taxes. Phelps has operated a pediatric practice in Chester for 25 years. He cites children as his priority and passion. He graduated from the University of Notre Dame and The Ohio State College of Medicine. He and his wife have four children. Although he has not held a public office to date, Phelps points to serving the community through coaching youth teams in a variety of sports at the West Geauga Recreation Council and the YMCA. He said his goal is to stress cooperation and idea sharing between board members and the school’s leadership, along with improving communication
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with the community and providing strong oversight. Phelps pledges to “listen to issues with an open mind and an ear to problem solving and strengthen accountability to our families and students.” Thoreson, a real estate professional for 20 years, said he knows the importance of schools on property values. He said he has heard the concerns and challenges that face the district. “While I appreciate the service of the past members, I believe it’s time to move forward with new ideas and practices,” he said. “Too much time has been spent in personality conflicts and politics as usual and not enough time in reaching our goals as a district that prepares our children for the future.” Thoreson pledges to focus on making education the board’s primary objective and to promote an open-door policy that will allow fresh ideas in, while “acting fiscally responsible and making the hard choices,” he said. Thoreson has previously served as a councilman in another community. He and his wife have a daughter who will graduate in the spring and a son serving in the U.S. Marines, along with a granddaughter who will start kindergarten in the fall.
Five Vie for Two Chester Township Trustee Slots By Diane Ryder and Josh Echt Three Chester Township residents are challenging two incumbent trustees in the Nov. 5 election, including a mechanical engineer, two small business owners and a member of the Geauga Park District Board of Commissioners. Incumbents Mike Joyce and Judy Caputo are facing challengers Ward Kinney, Mike Petruziello and Kathy Fadorsen. Incumbent Michael Joyce has been in office for four years and is currently chairman. He is also the zoning inspector for nearby Newbury Township. He has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Cleveland State University and a master’s degree in business administration from Lake Erie
College. He is a U.S. Air Force veteran. Joyce and his wife, Diane, have been married for 42 years and have five children and two grandchildren. During the past four years, Joyce has worked to implement the beginning of a Green Innovations Leadership program to develop the township’s Parkside Park, to renovate the fire station, to pave the township’s two remaining gravel roads, to establish a records retention policy, to develop a plan to solve flooding problems along Marilyn Drive, to expand the cemetery and to open a township-owned 80-acre parcel for public use. Joyce hopes to continue developing parks for families’ enjoyment, protecting the township’s laws, services and assets,
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improving the roads, control taxes and protect the township’s semi-rural lifestyle. Kinney, 61, has lived in the township for 30 years. He serves as vice president of sales for
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Local Veterinary Joins Pets for Patriots Adoption Program Submitted West Geauga Veterinary Hospital has partnered with Pets for Patriots, Inc., a not-forprofit that brings the healing power of companion pets to service and veteran members of the United States military, to support the well-being of shelter pets and honor our nation’s military personnel. As a Pets for Patriots veterinary partner, West Geauga Veterinary Hospital provides an ongoing 10 percent discount off veterinary fees for any dog or cat honorably adopted through Pets for Patriots. “The financial costs of pet ownership cause many people to relinquish their pets at shelters each year, where the majority of adult and other at-risk pets will be killed,” said Dr. Christine Pappas. “We’re proud to be part of a program that makes it easier for our nation’s heroes to keep their new best friends by providing high quality, reducedcost veterinary care.” Beth Zimmerman, founder and executive director of Pets for Patriots, said these animals deserve a second chance at a happy, healthy life. “Companion pets provide real physical and emotional ben-
efits to veterans and their families, including those suffering from post-combat stress, depression, isolation or physical disability,” she said. “We’re delighted to work with West Geauga Veterinary Hospital to help members in our program maintain the health of their new pet friends.” West Geauga Veterinary Hospital quickly saw the potential of the Pets for Patriots program. “It’s meaningful for our business to be involved in such a valuable cause,” said Pappas. “Through our partnership with Pets for Patriots, we hope to enhance the well-being of not just the animals we treat, but the veterans and their families who gave them a second chance at life.” Individuals are welcome from all United States armed forces and at any stage of their careers. Eligible pets must meet one of three criteria: dog or cat two years or older, dog over 40 pounds regardless of age or a special needs dog or cat. Joining Pets for Patriots is entirely free to veterans, though they are responsible for the pet adoption fee. To reduce the chance these pets are surrendered and upon proof of eligible adoption, the charity makes a $150 contribution to help with
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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.
I pledge to end the petty squabbling and make Chester citizens proud of their government. I will focus on ACCOUNTABILIT Y, TRANSPARENCY, FISCAL RESPONSIBILIT Y, AND RESPECT. ACCOUNTABILIT Y Trustees work for the citizens of Chester Township, and I pledge to be accountable to the citizens for all decisions. 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.
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ence on her side. She is running for her third term, having been a trustee since 2006. Caputo graduated from Notre Dame Academy and has some college. She retired from the Cuyahoga County Auditor’s Office. “I have a good working rapport with the county officials, whom we need to interact with,” she said. “I also have a good background in dealing with the legalities that the township faces. I just want to continue to try to move in the right direction for Chester Township.” The township faces several key issues, such as protection of current large-lot zoning. Caputo said she is not in favor of proposals to bring in cluster homes and expand Mayfield Road to handle more traffic. “I also want to keep our taxes low,” she said. The trustee said she has eight years of experience on her side. “I am knowledgeable on the finances of the township and my working rapport with the department heads is good,” Caputo said. “I am continuing to be professional and accountable to residents of the township. That is leadership.” Fadorsen said she did not receive an election questionnaire.
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It’s time for West Geauga Rec Council’s basketball program. This year, WGRC has several different basketball programs available. The registration forms for all of the programs are available at www.wgrc.org. For more information about any of the programs or to volunteer to coach, e-mail winter@wgrcsite.com. Parent coaches will be given a discount on registration. Girls in grades first through fourth are invited to take part in WGRC’s Recreational Basketball Program. Players are taught the basics of dribbling, passing, shooting, positioning, defense and rebounding. This program is held at Metzenbaum Center, 820 0 Cedar Road, Chester Township, on Thursday nights starting Nov. 7 through Dec. 19. Girls in first and second grades will meet from 5–6 p.m. and girls in third and fourth grades will meet from 6-7 p.m. The program costs $65 and includes a t-shirt. The basketball program for girls in grades fifth through eighth will be held on Monday nights and Saturdays starting Nov. 2. Practices are on Monday evenings and games are on Saturdays at the West Geauga Middle School. The program runs through Dec. 16. Detailed game and practice times are available at www.wgrc .org. Cost for this program is $75 and includes a t-shirt. WGRC also has a Youth Basketball Program. This is for girls in grades pre-kindergarten and kindergarten and boys in pre-kindergaren through second grade.
During this program, players will be taught the basics of dribbling, passing, shooting, positioning, defense and rebounding. Sessions will be held at Metzenbaum Center on Thursday nights starting Jan. 8 through Feb. 27. Children in pre-kindergarten and kindergarten will meet from 5-6 p.m. The boys in first and second grade will meet from 6–7 p.m. This program is $65 and includes a t-shirt. The WGRC Boys Basketball program is for boys in grades third through eighth. This program will be held on Monday nights and Saturdays starting Jan. 6 and running through March 1. Detailed practice and game times are available at www.wgrc .org. All practices and games take place at the West Geauga Middle School. This program costs $90, which includes a basketball jersey.
Henry Wins Football Competition Congratulations to Nick Henry, of Chester Township, for winning the second round of the Punt, Pass and Kick contest last weekend. Next, he goes to the Dec. 1 Browns game to compete against three other boys in his age group. If Nick wins, he'll compete again at a Divisional Playoff game in January, and if wins that, he wins a trip to the Super Bowl. Nick is currently a member of the Chesterland Hawkeyes Lions Club team.
Mayhem Wrestling Club Open registration will be 67:30 p.m. Oct. 28 and Oct. 30 at the training facility, 8399 Mayfield Road, Chester Township. The club is open to kids from K-12 grade. Kids are welcome to either compete weekly with Mayhem at tournaments or compete with own grade school, JHS, or HS teams and just come up to Mayhem to train or get additional workouts in. The Club yearly fundraiser will be held on Nov. 16 at the Ross C DeJohn Community Center, 6306 Marsol Road, Mayfield Heights. Corporate donations for the raffle appreciated. Tickets on sale now. Call 440-665-4248 for more information.
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It’s not about how hard you get hit fellas, it’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward! Period, end of story! Back to back weeks of overhand lefts to the head and anvil like upper cuts to the body have left you feeling a little dizzy and disoriented; right or wrong? Either way it’s time to overcome the physical pain and fight thru the mental disappointment boys because the final bell has yet to ring! Time to show the football world you belong among the best; it’s time to show how good you really are and how great you plan to be!! Definition of (',*(% 0(-* (/' +,#'0 go to Beachwood and knock the ever loving snot out of the Bisons next Saturday afternoon! Win and you’re in! Lose and well it’s... /" ," )) ' ,((-*+ +(' Look fellas, at this point the only thing that matters is Saturday afternoon on 11/2 at 1:00pm! The Black and Gold of the Beachwood Bisons are waiting your arrival! To dwell on the recent past is to dwell on the one thing you can never change! That’s football fellas, but more importantly that’s life. Every year new goals are set as new challenges jump in your face trying to destroy them! Hasn’t happened just yet though; you and you alone still control whether or not you, the 2013 West Geauga Wolverines, make week eleven! Welcome back my friends to the emotional roller coaster that’s high school football in Chesterland, Ohio. This past Friday night went well, not so great for your Wolverines. Another tough night greeted them as they made the roadie to Bainbridge to take on the Bombers. At first everything looked right in the world; the Wolverines scored and they scored quickly!
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to Chagrin. In and out of the Bomber D, Levy and Krouse weaved their way thru the Kenston defense capped off by Levy’s four yard burst for six. But as quick as it went good it went bad that much quicker. Forced to punt a series later the Wolverines lined up, but the kick was blocked and returned forty yards for a Bomber six; 7 – 7 and just like that everything changed! On West G’s next possession the Bombers recovered a loose ball leading to an eventual touchdown and Kenston lead; 14 – 7 Bombers as the Wolverine struggles continued. Another quick three and out by the Wolverine’s offense led to a field goal for the Bombers, extending their lead to 10; 17 – 7 Bombers midway thru the second quarter. Another blocked punt by Kenston set them up inside the Wolverine ten with a fresh set of downs; touchdown Bombers and the route appears to be on. Offensively the Wolverines found a rhythm as they drove the length of the field looking to score, then warm up at intermission. Forth and inches from well, the inch line; but the Bombers held! Punch it in and it’s a different game. Punch it in and all of sudden all the early miscues seem irrelevant! A tough shotgun snap thru the timing of the play way off, but Krouse improvised making a last ditch effort to cross the goal line. Referees say he didn’t get in, it was close, but the final say from the officials is no; it’s 24 – 7 at the half.
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Donations to the WomenSafe Resale Shoppe are gladly accepted at the back entrance of the store, located at 12601 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. Donors are kindly asked to call the shoppe prior to drop-off to ensure space is available for acceptance. Appointments for large size donations (five or more boxes or bags, furniture, etc.) are recommended and happily scheduled.
Thank you to all donors and patrons in support of helping local victims of domestic violence as well as educating individuals throughout the community. WomenSafe Resale Shoppe hours 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 440-7292780 for an appointment or for more information. For 24-hour crisis support, call COPEline: 1-888-285-5665.
Soles for Souls Chesterland Baptist Church, 12670 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, is currently collecting shoes for the Soles for Souls Foundation on Monday, Wednesday mornings through Nov. 15, for children and adults that cannot afford to purchase them. Each pair of shoes must be fastened together with a rubber band or have laces tied together. Call 440-729-7218 for more information.
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Kiwanis Corner
anniversaries
For more information on these programs or the Kiwanis Club of West Geauga, visit wgkiwanis.org. The West Geauga Kiwanis Club congratulates the many members who have obtained “Perfect Attendance” this past year. 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
The Legion of Honor award was given to Larry Biales for 50 years of membership and service to the community. (L to R) Laura Scott, Larry Biales
Ryan Cowdin and Tera Wolfgram.
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West Geauga Kiwanis Club new presdient, Dennis Rupp, pictured with wife Martha.
Michael and Lisa Wolfgram, of Russell Township, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Tera, to Ryan Cowdin, of Brook Park. The bride-to-be is currently
a fourth grade math teacher at Old Brooklyn Community Elementary School. The groom-to-be currently works for the City of Brook Park and owns Cowdin Tree service. The wedding is planned for May 3, 2014 at St. Anselm Church in Chester Township.
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G AT E S M I L L S LIBRARY Gates Mills Library is at 1491 Chagrin River Road. For more information on these programs or to register, call 440423-4808, or register in person.
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GEAUGA WEST LIBRARY The Geauga West Library is at 13455 Chillicothe Road. For more information on these programs or to register, call 440729-4250 or register in person.
Swag and Tree Decorating Contest Swags and trees available for the annual decorating contest and silent auction. The contest is open to individuals, organizations and businesses. Categories this year are: Angels on High, Cozy Christmas, Decking the Tree and Snowflakes a Many. Participants may dress one or more trees or swags and may obtain them at the information desk. Participants should return the finished items to the library by Nov. 2. The fully decorated trees and swags will be on display and up for bid until Dec. 8, when the bidding will close. The library is grateful to the Chagrin Valley Quilters for its donation of three lap-sized quilts and will also receive silent auction bids. All proceeds of the silent auction will benefit the library and its programs.
History P.I.s: Who Are the Americans? Nov. 3, 2 p.m. Geauga West Library, the Chesterland Historical Foundation and the Indian Museum of Lake County have teamed up to bring a program about the early American settlers. Learn about the lives, families and more. Registration required. Program designed for family.
Adult books are 25 cents for pocket-sized paperbacks, $1 for hardbacks and oversized paperbacks and other items are priced individually.
Turkey Trot Nov. 18-Nov. 21 Come trot your way into Thanksgiving with a special week of storytimes. Times are the same as the fall schedule.
Animal Tales Nov. 21, 7 p.m. Stories from many lands with animal heroes. Presented by the Largely Literary Company.
Nov. 3, 2-4 p.m. The Friends of The Gates Mills Branch Library features an artist in the Gates Mills Branch Library every two months. Jan Tuttle will be featured starting Nov. 1 and the show will run for approximately six weeks during library hours. Light refreshments offered. Meet the artist and discuss work.
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Baby & Me/Toddler Thursdays, 10-10:30 a.m. Join for a program of rhymes, songs, fingerplays and books for babies from birth through 35 months old and caregivers.
KIRTLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY Kirtland Public Library is at 9267 Chillicothe Road. For more information, call 440-256-7323.
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meetings Listed are public meetings and executive sessions in the county for the coming week, unless otherwise noted. These meeting notices are NOT legal notices. Chester Twp.: Oct. 30, 7 p.m., Board of TrusteesÍž 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 AppealsÍž Nov. 6, 4:30 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at FireÂRescue Station, 14810 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.
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L etters to the Editor Recall Radtke
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Many thanks to Diane Ryder for the Oct. 10 reporting of the Chester Township trustee meeting held Oct. 3. It well illustrates the antics of Chester Trustee Ken Ratke. He clearly admits difficulty keeping up with his responsibility as an elected official. He blames the other trustees for this. It is worrisome that Mr. Radtke pleads, as reported, to be included in other co-worker research into matters that Mr. Radtke wishes to be informed about and feels left out. He explains his ignorance of business that is being conducted by trustees by insisting he wants to grant his permission to trustees to proceed with their work only after his inclusion and approval of what they do. Mr. Radtke publicly aimed his contempt of any authority over himself directly at the Geauga County Prosecutor’s
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Office. He has challenged their affirmative decision to proceed with signing of the 88-acre park that would finally provide public access to this area after 10 years. He also challenged a request by the prosecutor that inquires made to their office be sent as a unified front by the trustees and not from individuals on the board. I am left with a perceived vacuum of leadership from Mr. Radtke, who tries to present himself an intelligent man. If so, how can he not find a way to get along with Mrs. Caputo or Mr. Joyce? Instead he mocks them and tolerates vulgar comments directed at Mrs. Caputo and Mr. Joyce from his supporters at public meetings. He also has treats the county prosecutor’s office in the same manner, questioning their rulings on matters he asked them to rule on in the first place. The county prosecutor’s office is there to provide help
and counsel to county township trustees and he refuses to abide by their decisions. How can this man listen to any voter in Chester Township and lend credibility to meeting community needs if he cannot get along with anyone from the county or township? Recall Radtke. It is the only choice left. J.A. Frank Chester Township
West Geauga Trick or Treat Event The management and merchants of West Geauga Plaza would like to thank the parents and children who braved the inclement weather to attend our first annual Trick or Treat event at West Geauga Plaza. I apologize that not all of the merchants were open because some of our buildings did not have any electricity. Hopefully next year Mother Nature will give us better weather. Have a safe Halloween. Tom Basista West Geauga Plaza
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Guest Column Open Public Discussion To the citizens, neighbors and leaders of The State of Ohio: As we continue through the second term for President Obama and witnessed the issues facing us, I see our country bitterly divided as to the direction, responsibilities and priorities of our federal government. We have become a deeply polarized country with little middle ground and leaders unwilling to stand and discuss less they be pulled down by their respective sides for daring to look for compromise and movement towards real solutions to our problems. This was more than evident during the recent federal government shutdown and the ongoing can kicking on the federal budget. Not since the founding of our great republic, with the exception of the Civil War, in my opinion, have we been so divided as a country on the purpose of government in our daily lives. This divide has spurred a toxic environment that has frozen our abilities to correct the downward trajectory of our country. We are at a defining moment in our history. Unlike in our first national defining moment, today we do not have leaders that took of themselves the time and obligation to communicate to their neighbors their core beliefs and convictions. Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and James Madison started such a public discussion in the Independent Journal Oct. 27, 1787 with Alexander Hamilton’s
letter “To the People of the State of New York.” This resolve to publicly communicate their opinions and debate their core beliefs lead to the ratification of our Constitution, the corner stone of our republic. In many ways, the need today is the re-ratification by the citizens their unwavering willingness to support the Constitution and The Bill of Rights. I would like to suggest that we follow the example of our founders and start a deliberate open public discussion on the needs of our country and how we, the people, would like the priorities to be set while working within the framework of the Constitution. I believe most Americans would agree the following six topics are urgent priorities that require decisive leadership: • Dynamic Economic growth and job creation • Balance federal budget and a long term plan to address our unfunded liabilities • Excellence in education • Immigration • Healthcare • Defense of our Constitution This is not to say that these are our only priorities or that they are in the proper order, but that each of these are critical to the wellbeing pf our republic and divisive to the point that we no longer can have a constructive open dialogue without fear of verbal retribution. Over the coming months, I will send letters (at least six, one for each topic) to the editors of my local papers and ask that they share it with others throughout the country.
transfers Following is a list of real estate transfers for Chester, Munson and Russell townships for the week ending Oct. 18, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve sale of land only.
CHESTER TOWNSHIP Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, 12590 Barfield Drive, to David and Mary Slifka, $256,000. (10.27 acres) Thomas W. and Karen Hlavin, 12915 Woodside Drive South, to Federal National Mortgage Association, $145,000. (1.50 acres) Cynthia L. Kozak, 11955 Oakwood Lane, to Jack R. and Angela Fenell Grady, $263,000. (3.00 acres) Jeffrey J. Knuth, 11279
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Caves Road, to Richard D. and Joann C. O’Connell, $117,500. (1.85 acres)
MUNSON TOWNSHIP Elsie G. Graff (TOD), 11571 Basswood Road, to Justin E. and Madalyn K. McArthur, $147,000. (1.52 acres)
RUSSELL TOWNSHIP Barbara 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 Candace Sveda, $75,000. (0.78 acres)
I will challenge others to debate the topics in open public discussion in front of all and engage all that wish to participate. I will also forward to all in my personal contacts and encourage them to continue the push for inclusion. This will be a task that will fail without support and even tempered voices of other concerned citizens. This debate must be rigorous, but not ruthless. It must be passionate and articulate. It must be honest and genuine. This effort, and for that matter our country, will fail if we continue to allow discussions of important topics to be strictly partisan bickering with no willingness to try and understand all sides of the questions and be open to real solutions to these core problems. I believe we have a responsibility and an obligation to speak up and be recognized by our peers and neighbors, to be given the opportunity to be heard and respected in our convictions. Please join me with your letters to this challenge. Please join me in being part of the solution, not a silent part of the problem.
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Nov. 17, 7 p.m. Christian, country singer John Berry will be in concert at Word of Grace Church, 9021 Mayfield Road, Chester Township. Doors open at 6 p.m. John has recorded many albums, including one platinum and two gold albums. John has numerous “Top Ten” hits including his number one single, “Your Love Amazes Me.” Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 at door. Order tickets by calling the church office, 440-729-7006.
St. Anselm Church will offer a series on funeral pre-planning on the first three Mondays of November in the Hospitality Room of the parish office building from 7-9 p.m. Those who are concerned about assisting parents in planning for the future, people who would like a say in planning own funeral liturgy and those who want to know about the practical elements of funerals /burials will benefit. On Nov. 4, the St. Anselm pastoral staff will overview funeral rites and the funeral mass including church teaching on funerals, the vigil, the committal, cremation, the Liturgy of the Word and the role of music. People will have the opportunity to begin to plan a funeral mass. On Nov. 11, Rev. Steve Kaminski, catholic chaplain, Lake Health System will explain advanced health care directives, DNR orders and practical situations. Actual family situations will be presented and discussed. There will be an opportunity for questions. On Nov. 18, a panel of local funeral directors, (Gattozzi and Son, DeJohn-Flynn-Mylott, DiCicco and Sons) will discuss such elements as what to do when someone dies at home; funeral etiquette, costs, paperwork, rental caskets, green burials, etc. In addition, participants will have the chance to discuss their funeral liturgy planning drafts with St. Anselm staff. Call 440-729-9575 to register or for more information.
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House for Rent: Chesterland, Mulberry Road. 4 bedroom, 2 bath, completely remodeled, 2,000 sq. ft, $1295/mo. Open House: Nov. 3, 3-5 p.m. 440-6692270.
FOR SALE For Sale: wooden kitchen table, dark color with 2 leaves and 4 matching chairs, $100 OBO; queen size mattress and box spring set, Original Mattress Factory, about 1 year old, $100 OBO; dining room set includes china cabinet, 6 chairs and table with 2 leaves, $300 OBO; Pro Form treadmill, $100. Cash only. Call 440-729-2189. No calls past 8 p.m. Season firewood, $90 a rick delivered. Chesterland area. Rob, 216-410-1567.
GARAGE SALES Estate Sale Friday-Sunday, Nov. 1-3, 9-5:00, 558-1 Bentcreek Oval, Walden Golf Club, Aurora OH 44202. Contents of unique 18th Century household. Antiques, collectibles, primitives, porcelain, pottery, fine china, silver sterling, crystal, country items, plus so much more. Photos at centuryhomesantiques.com If you need to have a moving sale, estate sale or garage sale, call Kathy Willis at 440729-2790 for assistance. Experienced. References available. We are now doing partial estate buyouts. Wanted: Grandma’s costume jewelry, compacts, perfume, linens, knickknacks. Grandpa’s toys, trains, coins, bottles and fishing lures. Also buying misc. collections and estates. 440-338-5942.
Kirtland: Route 6, just went of 306. Space available for commercial and industrial businesses. Call 440-283-9191.
Garage Sale: 12470 Northward Pointe Dr., Chesterland. Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Two homes selling furniture and accessories.
HELP WANTED Snowplow drivers wanted: looking for snowplow drivers to drive our company vehicles in the Chesterland area. Experience preferred, clean driving record required. Must be on call all winter, 24 hours a day when snow is falling. Please call 440-343-1662 for interview. Person needed to deliver approx. 120 papers in Chesterland. Call 440-729-7667 for details. Administrative Assistant/ Receptionist: Geauga County Habitat for Humanity is looking for a mature individual to act as initial point person for phone calls and inquiries. This person must be a team player, have a positive attitude and be able to take on multiple tasks with ease. Other responsibilities include accurate data entry, preparation of loan documents and various reports, filing and assisting clients with applications. DonorPerfect, Microsoft Office and Excel experience a plus. 35-40 hour work week- compensation commenwith experience. surate Please submit your resume to geaugahabitatbk@windstream.net. Program Assistant and Volunteer Coordinator: Geauga County Habitat for Humanity is looking for an enthusiastic individual to recruit, train and schedule volunteers for our ReStore, construction projects and office. This person must be a team player, have a positive attitude and be able to take on multiple tasks with ease. Other responsibilities include accurate data entry and reporting, scheduling and coordination of events, promoting a positive image of Habitat through effective communications with the general public, partner families, volunteers and staff and assisting
the Director of Philanthropy with special projects and fundraising events. Donor Perfect, Microsoft Office and Excel experience a plus. 24-32 hour work week- compensation commensurate with experience. Please submit your resume to geaugahabitatbk@windstream.net. Part time/full time tree work help wanted. Clean driving record, class B CDL or able to get, willing to train. 330-6876168, Todd.
MISC. Please check your ad! We make every effort to avoid errors. We ask that you check your ad the FIRST day that it appears. Any errors should be called in to the Classified Dept. at 440-729-7667 by noon Friday. We cannot be responsible for more than one incorrect insertion if you do not call the error to our attention. Thank you. J&B Salvage Grocery & More. 16055 Burton-Windsor Rd., Middlefield. Hours are Mon, Wed, Thurs, Fri 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed Tues. & Sun.
PETS Siberian Husky: beautiful adult, reddish brown and white. Fixed, friendly, house broken, well behaved, no cats. 216-313-2620.
REAL ESTATE Highland Heights, 1079 Rose Blvd., 1.5 Bath, hardwood floors, vaulted living room ceiling, full basement finished, 2 car attached garage, move in ready, convenient area, Mayfield desired Schools. $155,000, negotiable. 440-605-0949.
SERVICES Offering special discounts for interior and exterior painting and staining this season. 14 years experience. Professional insured, call Dan at 440342-4552. Music Lessons: guitar- beginning to advanced. Rock, jazz, classical. All band instruments. Drums (winter/spring road lessons). consignments, repairs, sales. 440-221-2274. Fall clean ups and snowplowing: reasonable, dependable. 440-729-9400. Plumbing: Professional, affordable, reliable. Water heaters, toilets, faucets, drain cleaning. 440-537-6045 or 440285-0800. Yard and storm damage clean-up, down tree removal and brush chipping. Call 440729-9400. Carpenter: 30 years experience. Kitchen, decks, finish work, doors, storm doors, small jobs also. 440-729-8157. Pressure washing and deck refinishing. Chesterland resident, references. 440-342-4552.
VACATION RENTAL Pete Beach, Florida St. Rental: Spectacular two story home. Breath taking viewssunrise, dolphins, pelicans, water birds. 4500 SF, BR, 4.5 BA, sleeps 8-10. Intercostal Island. Private pool, spa & pavilion. New furniture. Game room, ping pong room, pool table and wifi cable/TV. Biking, fishing dock, boating, water skiing, golfing, tennis, shopping within five minutes of Gulf beaches. See pictures on internet. Weekly, monthly, seasonal rentals. Prime winter dates still available. 440729-9001, dawneedee@aol.com.
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VOTE YES FOR THE RENEWAL of 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.
WANTED TO BUY
This generates $146,466 for the Road Department budget which is about 10% of the total budget. The funds are used to maintain Chester’s 75 mile road intrastructure, facilities and equipment.
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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 RENEWAL Paid for by Robert Pealer, Superintendent, and Generous Donations
FALL FALL into into
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CHESTERLAND NEWS
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
RE-ELECT RE-EL ELECT JUDY JUDY CAPUTO CAPUTO
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CHESTER TOWNSHIP TOWNSHIP TRUSTEE Together continue PRESERVE her let’s let’’s s cont inue to to PROTECT PROTECT & PR ESERVE our country count countrry way way of living. livi ving. ng. Everything done as Trustee since 2006 has always been with best off Eve rryt ything tthat hat I have have d one ffor or the the ttownship o w n s h ip a saT rustee s in c e 2 006 h as a lw a y s b een w ith tthe he b est o interests forr th the Township in terests fo e Chester Chester T ownship rresidents. esidents. Township Tow nship Improvements Improvements Chester Township Parkside Town Hall parking public safety reasons which ! Reconstructed Reconstructed tthe he C hester T ownship Pa rkside & T own H al l p arking llot ot ffor or p ublic sa fety re asons w hich iincluded ncluded removal seven gallon contaminated and Alll o off tthis was done with the re moval of a se ven hundred hundred g allon co ntaminated ffuel uel ttank an k a nd sinkhole sinkhole iissues. ssues. Al hi s w as d o ne w ith $78,000 Department off N Natural Resources grant which greatly reduced cost $ 78,000 iin n ffinancial inancial aid from from an an Ohio Dep artment o atural R esources g rant w hich g reatly re duced tthe he ffinal inal co st and brought extra into a nd b rought e xtra ffunds unds back back in to our our community. community. mmercial lland a nd a 06 a nd M ulberry ffor or u se Township’s off 3 3.75 acres off co commercial att SR SR.. 3 306 and Mulberry use ! Increased Increased tthe he T ownship’s assets assets thru thru a donation donation o .75 a cres o as passive park while reducing commercial district. a sap assive p ark w hile re ducing tthe he co mmercial d istrict.
Saving Sa ving Tax Tax Dollars Dollars active working with Park Board numerous allll ! Very Very a ctive in in w orking w o Parkside Parkside Park Park which which iincludes ncludes a ith tthe he Pa rk Bo ard ffor or n umerous iimprovements mprovements tto playground equipment, park ball volleyball courts, horseshoe pits and new pavilion. p layground e quipment, p its a nd a n ew p avilion. All All of of which which ark llighting, ighting, b all ffield i el d v olleyball co urts, h orseshoe p was donations and grants without use off a additional dollars. w as done done tthrough hrough d onations a nd g rants w ithout tthe he u se o dditional ttax ax d ollars. roblem o nM arilyn storm drainage plan correct 50 year problem on Marilyn ! Without Without iincreasing ncreasing ttaxes axes I implemented implemented a st orm d rainage p lan tto o co rrect a 5 0y ear fflooding lo odi ng p Drive which now protects numerous homes and property values up. D rive w hich n ow p rotects n umerous h om e s a nd p roperty v a lue s u p. n tthe he ttownship ownship safer driving conditions our community by paving allll o off tthe remaining dirt roads ! Provided Provided sa fer d riving co nditions ffor or o ur co mmunity b yp av i ng a he re m ai nin g d irt ro ads iin without increasing increasing taxes. taxes. the Township Township R o ad yu pgrading the the Township Township campus campus which which includes includes the property and services by upgrading Road ! Protected Protected ttownship ownship p roperty a nd se rvices b on e w ithout ttax ax iincreases. ncreases. Garages, and Town Hall buildings, allll d done without G arages, Fire Fire Station Station a nd T o wn H a ll b uildings, a
Community Support Co m m u n it y S upporrtt needed expansion Chester Cemetery as mandated by Township must maintain ! Implemented Implemented a llong on g n e ed ed e xpansion tto o tthe he C hester C emetery a sm andated b y llaw aw tthe he T ownship m ust m aintain burial needs. b urial n eeds. nd su pported tthe he p urchasing ffrom rom llocal ocal b usinesses tto op rovide se rvices a nd p roducts tto o always approved and supported purchasing businesses provide services and products ! Have H av e a l way s a pproved a Township. tthe he T ownship. dditional ttax ax d ollars a nd jjob ob cre ation b yv oting ffor or tthe he e xpansion o he G ui do p roperty Township additional dollars and creation by voting expansion off tthe Guido property ! Brought Brought tto o tthe he T ownship a ith Se nator T im G rip o ayfield R d tto oo ne o ur co mmunity’s rendell iin nd edicating a st working with Senator Tim Grendell dedicating strip off M Mayfield Rd one off o our community’s ! Instrumental Instrumental iin nw orking w g reat fallen fallen h eroes s. great heroes.
Township If rre-elected e-elected as your Chester Chester Tow nship Trustee, Trustee, I promise promise tto o continue continue to to provide provide leadership leadership by: by: " " " " " " "
Pro tect ttaxpayer’s axpayer’s d ollars Protect dollars U phold & Pro tect o ur Z o nin g Uphold Protect our Zoning Vo ting & n ot a bstaining o nm ajor d ecisions Voting not abstaining on major decisions R e m ain a ccountable & p rofessional Remain accountable professional Ke ep h om e v alues u p & ttaxes a x es d o wn Keep home values up down R espect m y ffellow el lo w e Respect my elected officials lected o fficials Vo te ffor or w hat iis sb est ffor Vote what best off C Chester Township or all all the the residents residents o hester T ownship
eep Chester Chester Twp. Twp. a To k keep simple & vi brant co m m u n ity simple vibrant community
VOTE VO TE CAPUTO CAPUTO on November November 5th, 2013 2013
Facebook.com/TrusteeCaputo Facebook. com/TrusteeCaputo | JCaputo01@hotmail.com JCaputo01@hotmail.com Paid Paid ffor or b by y ffriends r ie n d s o off Judy Judy C Caputo, a p u to , D Dave ave R Rogaski ogaski Treasurer, Treasurer, 12982 Ly Lynn nn D Dr., r., C Chesterland, hesterland, O Ohio hio 44026