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WGHS student Henry Watson, of Russell, spoke in favor of the district’s current open enrollment policy at the Feb. 3 board meeting.
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Russell Township Trustees recognized Fire Chief John Frazier at their Feb. 5 meeting for recently being designated a c h i e f f i re o ff i c e r b y t h e Commission on Professional Credentialing, a group headquartered in Chantilly, Va. Trustee Justin Madden said Frazier is one of 25 fire chiefs in Ohio to receive the designation. The credentialing group said Frazier has a “rich knowledge of the emergency services profession and has far surpassed critical core competencies for personnel serving in senior fire officer positions,” Madden said. According to the announcement, the individual must successfully meet all of the organization’s stringent criteria, including an education assessment, GWEN COOPER/CN
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Chief John Frazier has been designated a chief fire officer by the Virginia-based Commission on Professional Credentialing. He is one of 25 fire chiefs in Ohio to receive the designation.
By Gwen Cooper Open enrollment and the need for technology upgrades to meet state standards and school goals dominated a crowded lineup of topics in a four-hour West Geauga Schools Board of Education meeting last week. Roughly 70 people attended the first part of the Feb. 3 meeting, including students, parents, residents, teachers and school administrators. About 10 of them voiced diverse opinions about open enrollment, including several Chester and Russell students who said they favor keeping the policy in place. “If open enrollment students are shut out, our performance rating would come down,” said Russell resident Henry Watson, a West Geauga High School student. He read his statement from a paper he presented. Open enrollment students on average outscore resident students on state tests, Watson said, and he speculated that teachers would be cut and Lindsey Elementary School could be closed without state funding and the additional students. “Who can say ‘no’ to kids looking for a better education?” asked Chester resident Daniel Ketch, another high school student. “Hundreds of ideas and opinions would be gone. It would be a loss to our intellectual community.” A four-year open enrollment student from Burton said he
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Commissioners to Study Consolidating Senior Centers By Ann Wishart
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Ruth Schonberger received a medal of honor for her late grand-uncle from Chester Police Chief Mark Purchase on Feb. 6.
Chester Woman Receives Medal of Honor for Great Uncle’s Service By Gwen Cooper Eighty-two years later, the Seattle Police Department awarded a medal of honor to one of its fallen officers, Neil McMillan, by way of Chester Township. According to the Seattle Police Officers Guild, on Jan. 21, 1921, McMillan, a patrol officer, was walking his beat with another officer, William Angle. They stopped a suspicious
person and began checking him for weapons. The suspect had a handgun and fired on both of them. The officers returned fire, but the suspect fled. McMillan died at the scene and Angle died several hours later. Chester Townsip Police Chief Mark Purchase presented a medal of honor Feb. 6 to McMillan’s surviving grand-
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The possibility of establishing a centralized senior center in western Geauga County came up at the Geauga County Commissioners meeting Jan. 30. While going over the annual contract to lease the Orchard Hills Center owned by the Patterson family in northern Chester Township, commissioners focused on the costs of having two centers on the west side of the county. Geauga County Department on Aging Director Jessica Boalt, who first brought the contact to the board last Tuesday, said on Thursday there is another center in Bainbridge Township located in Chagrin Falls Park. The two leases add up to about $4,500 per month, said Commissioner Ralph Spidalieri. Boalt said electricity for the Chester center cost more than $15,000 in 2013. The rent on the Chester site increased $115 per month, or about 5 percent, Boalt said. Combining the two into one that is more centrally located would save money, Spidalieri said. He suggested exploring options with churches that don’t use their facilities during the week. During a typical day, Boalt said there are about 20 seniors who use the Chester center, but home-delivered meals are distributed from that location, as well.
Finding a suitable facility could be a problem and building one would be an expense, but Spidalieri said he would like Boalt to actively pursue the idea of centralizing a west-county senior center and eliminating the other two, commissioners said. He wanted the project to be undertaken immediately, but other commissioners urged taking enough time to research the idea thoroughly. “With the economy the way it is, there should be a number of retail sites that are empty,” said Commissioner Blake Rear. He recommended allowing the new department on aging director enough time to become more familiar with the county operation. “It’s not right to burden you with trying to come up with something in a month or two,” Rear said. Boalt said a year would give her time to do a survey of the senior clients and do a more complete assessment of all the senior centers. She also said she will go to the schools and churches to consider possible sites. One of her priorities is to compile all the leases and contracts the department on aging has and review them. Commissioners approved the contract, which has a 30-day termination clause.
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Joseph Lanese has announced his bid for the Ohio House of Representatives District 76. Lanese, a Democrat, is from Russell Township. He will face Sarah LaTourette, a Republican, in the November general election. LaTourette is the daughter of former U.S. Congressman Steve LaTourette. The winner of the race will replace current state Rep. Matt Lynch, who did not file for re-election. The district consists of the townships of Auburn, Bainbridge, Burton, Chester, Middlefield, Munson, Newbury and Parkman, and the villages of Burton, Hunting Valley, South Russell and Middlefield, all in Geauga County; plus portions of Portage County.
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Open Enrollment from page 1 would “be devastated” if open enrollment came to an end. A Russell man attending the meeting speculated that the students received extra credit from teachers for their remarks at the meeting. “We have too many teachers,” he said. Other adult residents voiced concerns about increased class sizes and crowded after-school tutoring programs due to additional students. “I pay to live here,” said Jeannie Jefferson, a parent. “I knew what my future was when we moved here from Newbury: higher taxes,” she said. “When my son goes into larger classes he suffers. I don’t want him pushed aside.”
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Inclement weather had delayed the board’s meeting scheduled for late January, creating a snowball of topics ranging from hiring substitute teachers, instituting free, all-day kindergarten, and transforming lacrosse from a club sport to a school team sport. S u p e r i n t e n d e n t G e o ff Palmer said three of the four school buildings had exceede d t h e i r s t a t e a p p ro v e d calamity days by three days. Due to burst pipes, Lindsey Elementary had exceeded the limit by four days. He noted that another storm was predicted for Wednesday. Most decisions were deferred until more information was available to the board
meetings are held at the Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted. Munson Township: Feb. 20, 6:30 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals. All meetings are held at Township Hall, 12210 Auburn Road, unless otherwise noted. members, including Tom Phelps and Dan Thoreson, who took office in January and are still learning their roles. “I have listened to you all night; now you need to listen to me,” Thoreson said about midpoint in the meeting to his fellow board members and to the public. “Rumors are being circulated in the media.” He complained information was published about changes to open enrollment and about closing Lindsay Elementary School, when those decisions have not yet been made. He asked for the community to give the board time to gather the information and make decisions.
Need for Tech Upgrades Nancy Benincasa, the district’s new head of curriculum, said the board can expect to spend a minimum of $76,0 0 0 across all schools, including about $10,000 for iPad keyboards needed for elementary school students to take state-required tests administered electronically. “Is that your dream list?” Thoreson asked. Board member Michael Kilroy replied her request was “just the tip of the iceberg.” He implied Benincasa’s list of needed electronic devices was not long enough and asked her to present a “good, better, best” list at an upcoming board meeting. “We need every student in every grade to take practice exams on electronic devices,” Benincasa said. “We’re getting students ready for high-stakes state testing in the spring. It’s a field test this spring and realworld testing in the fall.” The district’s state performance index depends on results
Russell Township: Feb. 19, 7 p.m. - Board of Trustees, 7 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals, Town Hall, 14890 Chillicothe Road. All meetings are held at FireRescue Station, 14810 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted. from the tests, she added. Elementary students all have access to iPads, Benincasa said, but only 30 to 40 percent of middle school students and 23 percent of high school students have access to the electronic devices. The cost to upgrade would be three to four times higher than the estimate in her report that evening. “The high school is of grave concern,” Benincasa said, adding the high school has two carts of Chromebook computers for 840 students to share. Techonology Integration Specialist Sean Whelan said the state’s common core standards call for the school to have “all students ready for life in a technological society.” Students should be able to use electronic devices to research information and to learn how to judge credible online sources of information, Whelan said. The technology upgrade is a key part of the school’s goal to be ranked in the state’s top five school districts in five years, Benincasa said. Kilroy said there was money in the budget for technology, including $100,000 earmarked in the most recent permanent improvement levy passed by voters. “We have the money,” he said. “The voters approved it.” Board member Jackie Dottore asked Benincasa to work with the school’s new treasurer, Tom Wilson, to formulate a plan that fits with the school’s technology budget. “I need guidance,” Wilson said, attending his first meeting. “We could spend $9 million — all our existing cash — for instructional technology and have nothing left for anything else.”
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7 p.m. Tickets for the Chesterland Chamber of Commerce Night at the Races have already started selling quickly. Those interested in attending are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets now before they’re sold out. Night at the Races is held at Berkshire Hills Party Center, 9670 Mayfield Road, Chester Township. Doors open at 6 p.m. with post-time at 7 p.m. Free valet parking provided. Tickets are $50 per person and include numerous appetizing food stations, available all night long, two beverage tickets (top-shelf liquor, beer, wine and non-alcoholic selections) and an entry into a $500 cash drawing. Proceeds benefit Care for Others, a Geauga County-based, nonprofit organization that strives to prevent hard-working individuals and families from potentially entering the cycle of poverty by providing them with financial assistance during a particularly difficult time, with a focus on returning to self-sufficiency. This event has sold out every year. Call Wendy Insana or Luci Remchick at the Chesterland Chamber of Commerce, 440729-7297, for tickets or sponsorship information. Russell’s chief for about 13 years and was appointed fire chief in Pepper Pike roughly a year ago. He started his firefighting career as a high school cadet. Madden also pointed out Geauga County Prosecutor Jim Flaiz praised the township’s police department for its work on the recent homicide investigation into the apparent murder of former resident Ruth Phillip. “We can all be proud of the work our people do,” he said.
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Full Moon: The Snow Moon Feb. 14, 6-8 p.m. Observatory Park A full moon in February is known as a “snow moon.� Join on Valentine’s Day to watch the full moon rise over Observatory Park. If the weather turns cloudy, join in the warmth and comfort of the planetarium for the next-best view. The observatory will also be open for public viewing from 6-11 p.m. that same evening.
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Feb. 15, 9-10:30 a.m. Big Creek Park What kind of bird is that? How many types of seed should I put out? Bring questions and interests to this “inside� look at bird watching while sitting indoors and enjoy the wildlife at bird feeding station. Warm beverages and snacks provided. Drop in anytime during program hours.
Feb. 16, 2-3 p.m. The West Woods Enjoy the highlights of an extraordinary three-week expedition 1,0 0 0 miles from the nearest settlement and 50 0 miles above the Arctic C i r c l e, k a y a k i n g t h e i c e bergs and hiking glaciers and mountains of this mystic land with presenter Don Winton.
Great Backyard Bird Count The Sky Tonight Planetarium Show Feb. 15 & 16, noon to 4 p.m. The West Woods Stop by anytime during designated hours and help count winter birds at feeders as part of this annual nationwide count. Also view results as they come in on computers and learn which types of seeds and feeders are the most successful.
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Feb. 14, 7-8 p.m. Observatory Park From the sun to Pluto, there's a new fleet of space probes exploring the solar system. Get the details on Juno, New Horizons and more.
Feb. 15, 3-4 p.m. Sunnybrook Preserve Discover the amazing lives of owls through stories, a craft and outdoor exploration. Program designed for ages 3-4 with adult. Registration required.
Feb. 16, 2-3 p.m. Observatory Park Join for a planetarium presentation on what to watch for each week. Building open house hours are 1-4 p.m. on Sundays.
Timbertots: Outstanding Owls Feb. 19, 10-11 a.m. or 1-2 p.m. The Rookery Discover the amazing lives of owls through stories, a craft and outdoor exploration. Program designed for ages 3-5 with adult. Registration required.
Gymnastics Sky High with Strong Coaches By Laura Goerhke From 2002 to 2006, Gina Gastaldo, former West Geauga High School student, accomplished something that very few athletes can claim: she was four-time OHSAA State Beam Champion. In fact, only one other gymnast in Ohio history has completed that same impressive feat. Now, the alumna is back working as a sixth grade math teacher at West Geauga Middle School as well as continuing to coach at the high school — and she couldn’t be happier. “I love this place. I love everything that this program represents and all that coach (Don) Schutz has done to improve it year after year,� Gastaldo says.
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Gina Gastaldo, gymnastics coach, gives feedback to one of her gymnasts after the gymnast’s routine on bars.
The former state champion began coaching at West G right after she graduated in 2006, and just this year secured a full-time position at the middle school,
which has always been her dream job. Gastaldo loves how, over the years, the positive atmosphere within the school system has stayed the same, as well as many of the teachers who taught when she herself was a student. “I can’t say enough how great and helpful everyone has been during my transition into teaching. It’s been amazing,� she says. In the gymnasium, Gastaldo is not only happy to be on staff with Schutz, but also fellow West G alumna and teammate Kelly Duffy. Duffy, who is a fulltime building substitute in Painesville City, is in her sixth year as the floor exercise coach for the program.
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Empower Sports Designed for Special Needs Athletes By Laura Goehrke When Tommy Heines was a senior at Allegheny College back in the spring of 2011, he was deciding what path to pursue after graduation. His father, Mike Heines, called him with an idea. Mike told Tommy how he had just met Steve Thompson, who had a career in special needs care planning and was looking for someone enthusiastic as well as passionate to spearhead a basketball program for youth with special needs. Tommy saw this as an opportunity he couldn’t pass up and began planning a basketball camp from scratch. To his surprise, 50 athletes with special needs signed up and attended. Though the experience was challenging, it was also rewarding and Tommy received so much positive feedback, he decided to continue developing more programs. Since then, he has created “Empower Sports,” an official nonprofit organization that has involved over 500 athletes with special needs such as Cerebral Palsy, Autism and Down Syndrome. Last winter, Tommy started a basketball league called “Everyone Wins,” in which he invited high school teams to play with the athletes with special needs and it was a huge success. School districts such as West Geauga, Kenston and Solon volunteered their evenings, and several teams came back for more games. “This program has grown because of the overwhelming collaborative efforts of volunteers,
chatter Rachel Evans, of Russell Township and Callaway Slusarz, of Chester Township, were named to the dean’s list at Wittenberg University for the fall semester. Emily Puruczky, a junior communication studies major at Westminster College, daughter of Dale and Ann Puruczky and a graduate of West Geauga High School, spent winter break serving others through Habitat for Humanity and its ReStore, which sells surplus building supplies and household goods to raise money for Habitat. With nine other students, she traveled to Bluffton, S.C., during the first week of January, where they stayed at the Fellowship Center of the Lowcountry Presbyterian Church. 24 Hr. Hotline 1-800-550-4900 www.birthright.org
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students, athletes and parents. It’s been very grounding for volunteers and it’s positively influenced our athletes with special needs by instilling within them fitness, teamwork, competition and socialization,” Tommy said. His experience with “Empower Sports” has also had an amazing impact on his own life. “It makes me feel alive — it’s a blessing to me. It’s fuel for my soul and it takes me, and everyone else, back to what made us fall in love with sports when we were younger,” he said. However, there are daily challenges to running “Empower Sports.” Tommy and his co-workers are currently in the midst of developing and defining their
true mission and goals as a nonprofit organization. They also consistently look for funding to support their athletes and expand their programs. However, Tommy has strong faith and determination for the future. “If your heart’s in the right place, things will work out,” he said. He has big plans for “Empower Sports” in 2014. He plans on expanding into more sports such as softball, volleyball and girls and boys fitness classes. He also will be implementing programs beyond the border of Ohio, such as a camp in Florida with the Orlando Magic as well as programs in Haiti. Tommy works by his favorite motto — “until the least are the
The students participated in both of Lowcountry’s Sunday morning worship services and offered a “Minute for Mission.” The group cleaned the staff and reception areas and organized the storage area for the Family Promise Center, an interfaith hospitality organization that provides help for families in housing or life transitions. During the rest of the week,
the group traveled to Savannah, Ga., where they served with Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity. The first couple of days the students worked on raising walls on a Habitat home. The last two days, they assisted the staff at the ReStore by stocking and moving large items and processing a 33,000 item end-of-the-year donation from Ace Hardware.
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On Feb. 1, the annual STEM Fair was held at the West Geauga Middle School with more than 175 West Geauga students participating. The STEM Fair (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) consists of four areas of science competition: Individual High School Scientific Projects, High School “Junk Box Wars” for juniors and seniors, Mathematics Challenge for high school students and the “How Do I Fair” contest for eighth-graders. About a decade ago, the high school science department chairs joined with the Kiwanis Club of West Geauga to create an opportunity where students could apply what they learned in school to practical problems outside the classroom. They decided that creating a
semi-competitive science fair would do just that. Rich Levine, a Kiwanis member and this year’s chairman, stresses its importance. “This fair is a needed thing because we are always trying to make (West Geauga) keep up with excellence. Students have the opportunity to think critically, hypothesize and apply the scientific method to their own ideas,” Levine said. Among the 175 total students, 135 participated in the individual science projects, testing questions ranging from “Do plants sweat?” to “How accurate is astrology?” to “Does inertia effect pirouettes?” Forty students participated in the math portion, 60 participated in the Junk Box Wars and 25 participated in the “How Do I Fair” contest. Students were allowed to overlap in competitions. A few years into the fair, the science department thought it would be even better to feature a competition where students could build something, while using creativity to do so. That’s when Bill Martin, former mechanical engineer and college professor, came up with the idea of the Junk Box Wars. Students form teams of two to three and are each given the same assignment to build a mechanism that would carry out a function of Martin’s choosing. This year, teams had to attempt to build a windmill that rotated the fastest. Last year, they were given a box filled with supplies such as a CD, a small roll of tape, a pencil, a few pieces of wood and more. The building process lasts for two hours. Afterward, each team competes by testing their product. Past challenges have included throwing a Ping Pong ball the farthest, dragging a weight across the farthest and lifting a weight the highest above the floor. “Most of these students don’t use tools in their day to day lives. With the Junk Box Wars, they have to be creative and build something to carry out a specific task, depending on the challenge that year,” Martin said. Kristin Gregory, a chemistry teacher and the current chair of the science department, shares her enthusiasm for the event as well.
“The Junk Box Wars is the coolest event. It challenges the kids to apply what they’ve learned and it strengthens their mechanical skills. It’s definitely a learning experience,” she explained. Gregory shared her appreciation for the support the fair has received. “We’re very grateful for all of the work that the Kiwanis Club and Bill have put into this day, and our department helps by just adding to the support they’ve given the students,” she said. Another component of the STEM Fair is the inclusion of over 100 volunteer judges — all of whom are professionals and teachers in the fields of science, engineering and technology. Each judge is matched up with reviewing projects that are synergistic with their specific profession. Judge Jack Shira — an alumnus of the Air Force Academy, who also worked on the Gemini Space Program — has a good feeling about the younger generations by witnessing the work they put in every year. ”They bring fresh looks to today’s issues and ideas through their projects and I’m always learning from their findings. It’s important that they are getting involved and thinking this critical early on,” Shira said. Fellow judge Thomas Metzger, a third-generation builder, said compared to even 20 years ago, many more girls are getting involved and, as a result, are excelling in both math and science. In fact, this year’s winning team of the Junk Box Wars was an all female team. Most importantly, the students themselves love the environment of the STEM Fair. Lilly Makee, a junior who placed both in the Mathematics Challenge and the Junk Box Wars, is drawn to the thrill of the event. “We have to overcome a challenge within time constraints — it’s competitive too,” she said. Dan Keic, a senior and participant in the Junk Box Wars, added, “We learn scientific and mechanical principles in class, and now we get to apply them.”
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QUESTION: My friend shares a house with a lady friend of his. He is still active and able to drive. She suffered a stroke several years ago and needs help. Last week, he got sick and has been put in the hospital and we have been going over to help her. His children want him to go to assisted living. She has no place to go, she has no family, her income is around a thousand, she is very depressed and we do not know what to do for her and how to help. Where can she go and what would happen to her?
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STEM Fair from page 10 His project partner, Jack Plank, a junior, said it has “a big creative component as well.” Superintendent Geoff Palmer was in attendance and understands the importance of the STEM Fair and Junk Box Wars. “This is a great opportunity for our kids to showcase their abilities and knowledge, and it gives them a chance to do real life problem solving in a semicompetitive environment,” Palmer explained. Palmer also thanked the Kiwanis Club, the science department, the students for participating and the community for their support of the event. Congratulations to this year’s winners: High School Math competition: First Place - Max
Kucerma; Second Place Victoria Grabinski, Paedyn Gomes and Lilly Makee. Middle School Science Projects: First Place - Michael Snyder; Second Place - Julia Grabinski; Third Place - Lucas Brooks. High School Science Projects: First Place - Victoria Grabinski; Second Place Kristin Boni; Third Place Natalie Cizek. “How Do I Fair” Middle School Competition: First Place - Bryce Townsend and Nick Zolikoff; Second Place - Dick Kimble and Nico Morgano; Third Place - Jamie Lose and Nathaniel Grabinski. Junk Box Wars: First Place Team - Victoria Grabinski, Natalie Cizek and Lilly Makee; Second Place Team - Brenden Judson, Gus Azusenis and Andrew Todaro; Third Place Team - Nathan Ickes, Alex Cannata and Milan Tropf.
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WGBF Sign-ups West Geauga Baseball Federation sign-ups for summer baseball and softball are just around the corner. Registration will be held 6:30-9 p.m. Feb. 13 and Feb. 18 at West Geauga Middle School, 8611 Cedar Road, Chester Township. Registration for co-ed T-ball is $85, co-ed coach pitch is $90, girls 10-U and 12-U fastpitch softball is $10 0, girls 14-U through 18-U is $135, boys minor and major hardball is $100 and pony is $135. Family max is still offered for $275. Call 440-7297062 for more information.
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Connor Krouse, left, signed a letter of intent to play football next season at Notre Dame College. He poses here with his West Geauga football coach, Lou Cirino. During the 2013 season, Krouse, the team’s captain, had 1,371 yards passing with 8 touchdowns; and 1,467 yards rushing with 23 touchdowns on 228 carries. Krouse was named Second-Team Div. III All-Ohio Football.
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WGBF New Board
By Jamie Ward
The West Geauga Baseball Federation has gone through a reorganization this year. As a result, a new board of directors has been elected. The new board is looking for volunteers to get involved in any aspect of the organization. If interested in helping out, contact any of the board members mentioned below. Reach out to the commissioners listed below for questions related to leagues during sign-ups. New Board Members: Catherine Pozzuto, President; Ken Johnson, Vice President; Debbie Kreuz, Treasurer; Linda Palchick, Secretary; Steve Smithingell, Equipment Manager; and Dave Buell, Field Manager. Commissioners: Steve Clark, Tee Ball; Peter Drayer, Girls Softball; Bill Mastroianni, Boys Minor; Ryan Johnson, Boys Major; and Dave Debe, Boys Pony.
Connor Krouse has wanted to play college football since he was a little kid. So the decision to attend Notre Dame College in South Euclid was a dream come true. Krouse signed a letter of intent last week to play football with the Falcons next season. “It was a really special feeling that I can’t desribe,” Krouse said, adding that the football coaching staff and teammates made him very comfortable when he visited. “I am going to spend the next four years with these guys,” he said, “so I’d like to like them.” Krouse is leaning toward a business and finance major because his mother, Lynn works in real estate. Coming from a single-parent home gives Krouse a strong commitment to his family, he
said, which is why staying close to home was an important factor in his decision. “She does a lot for me,” he said of his mom. “She’s taught me so much, and she was so happy when I signed yesterday. Parents put a lot of work into it, as well. They always have pep talks, and I really appreciate that.” Krouse expects to play quarterback under Faclons’ head football coach Adam Howard. He had a standout two seasons for the Wolverines, leading the team to a 7-4 record his senior year. He said West Geauga coach Lou Cirino and his high school teammates taught him a lot. “Not only the game of football but discipline, attention to detail,” Krouse said. “I’m going to be on my own, so those are good things to know.”
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Pro-Activities Physical Therapy is offering personal training benefits at their facility. Once a patient’s physical therapy is complete, they need an ongoing fitness program to ensure their ailments are kept at bay. This requires not only cardiovascular, but strength training. People can, of course, join a gym for a monthly amount and then beyond that, pay for personal training up to $78 per hour. Good health should not cost the same amount as a car payment. At Pro-Activities, owner Brian Ramona will help ease post surgery or injury ailments. For a small fee, patients have access to the facility for personal strength training and cardiovascular well-being through exclusive training by Strength Defined LLC with Kelly Monaco, CEO and licensed personal trainer. Strength Defined is a locally owned and operated business that caters to specific needs. Those interested do not have to be a patient of ProActivities to enroll in personal training with Strength Defined. Call Monaco at 440-537-0022 to schedule a consultation today.
Systematic Therapies Reducing Eldercare Needs Generating Therapeutic Holistic Solutions — or STRENGTHS — gives the family caregiver inexpensive access to professional quality geriatric care management, legal/financial planning, inhome care, adults day care, home safety management, stress management and wellness therapies. Today, ‘S’ Generation Center announced the opening of STRENGTHS. It is the first type of service to truly give the family caregiver an easy, inexpensive and convenient way to help their aging loved ones thrive outside of the nursing home and at the same time, be relieved of caregiving stress while improving their selfcare so he/she can enjoy their personal life and career. The average family caregiver is a 47-year-old woman who still has a job outside of the home, has children who still need care, provides over 20 hours of unpaid care for a mother or inlaw who is in her 70s and does not live in the same household. The problem most family caregivers have is they are consumed with caregiving and
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Chester Police Beat LIMITED TIME OFFER ACCIDENT
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Officers responded to the area of Cedar and Chillicothe roads for a reported two-car damage accident. Driver of the second vehicle was found driving under suspension. Officers issued driver a citation for Assured Clear Distance and driving under suspension and vehicle was towed from scene.
Officers were dispatched to the lobby for a reported scam. Upon speaking with individuals, they advised officers they were contacted by a male claiming to be their grandson who said he was in trouble and needed money. They came to report the scam after contacting their grandson and finding out he was OK however money was sent to a male stating he was a sergeant in the Dominican Republic.
ARREST WARRANT Officers conducted a traffic stop on Mayfield Road near Ward Drive. After speaking with both occupants, passenger was found to have an active warrant out of Mayfield Heights. Officers placed the individual into custody and met up with Mayfield Heights police where subject was turned over without incident.
Health from page 14 overwhelmed with information they can’t easily use or lack the time, resources and expertise to provide the needed care. STRENGTHS is the solution. It is a 12-week plan that peels away caregiver stress, heals the heartaches of caregiving, offers in-home care, adult day care, home safety management and legal/financial help.
DISORDERLY CONDUCT Officers were dispatched to a residence on Valley View Drive for a reported intoxicated person refusing to leave. Officers arrive and find the subject intoxicated and after STRENGTHS offers a longterm care plan, creates work/life balance and enhances the wellness of the caregiver while helping the older adult thrive outside of the nursing home. With STRENGTHS, the caregivers are now able to: • Develop a practical and affordable plan for caregiving, self-care, stress management and work life balance. • Help their loved one thrive outside of the nursing home or avoid a permanent stay after rehabilitation.
transfers Following is a list of real estate transfers for Chester, Munson and Russell townships for the week ending Jan. 31, provided by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve sale of land only.
MUNSON TOWNSHIP Dennis Opsitnik, 11753 Basswood Road, to Gerard Thomas and Georgette Frate Mikus, $155,000. (0.75 acres)
Gymnastics from page 6 Her appreciation for Gastaldo is mutual — “Gina had so much drive as a gymnast, and I see that same drive and motivation channeled back into the girls every day in practice.” Both Duffy and Gastaldo’s favorite part of coaching is when their gymnasts’ hard work pays off and they succeed in competitions, or have “A-ha!” moments during practice. Gastaldo’s experience as a gymnast at West G has prepared her for her current role as coach. “It taught me everything — time management, organization, prioritizing responsibilities and dealing with daily pressures. It prepped me for what I’m doing now,” she explains. Her appreciation for the sport can be seen in the program’s gymnasts as well. One thing that both the gymnasts and the coaches seem to agree on is the positive impact coach Don Schutz has had on the program. Schutz will be coming up on his 30th anniversary as both
RUSSELL TOWNSHIP Raymond C. and Gloria DiCillo, 14870 Trappers Trail, to Scott P. Smith and Tracey L. Hitchcock Smith, $433,0 0 0. (5.00 acres) Lyn A. and Ingrid M. Wolter (trustees), 14637 Caves Road, to Bruce A. and Stacy E. Becker, $20 0,0 0 0. (1.51 acres) a gymnastics coach and health and physical education teacher at West G, and has played a huge part in the program’s growth and success over the years. A decade ago, the program consisted of just NDCL and West G, but with Schutz’s help, it has now grown to eight schools, including West G, NDCL, Chagrin, Orange, Kirtland, Chardon, Aurora and Mayfield, all of whom practice in the West G auxiliary gym. Schutz, who is thrilled to coach with his former gymnasts, Gastaldo and Duffy, has always been drawn to the competitive nature of the sport. Gastaldo seems to have West G in her blood, and feels much appreciation for what the school system has given her over the years. She even recently became engaged to fellow Wolverine alum Jeff Javorek, who now is the assistant coach for the Erie Bayhawks. The two are set to wed in July of 2014. This year’s sectional and district competitions will be hosted at West Geauga High School. Sectionals take place Sunday, Feb. 16, and districts are Saturday, Feb. 22.
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DRUG CITATION Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with expired registration. Upon speaking with driver, officers felt a vehicle search was warranted. Upon searching vehicle, officers located what appeared to be drugs and drug paraphernalia. Officers cited driver with expired registration and issued a summons and court date for the drugs and drug paraphernalia.
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