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CHESTERLAND NEWS Wednesday, June 12, 2019
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Frank Kolk is New Chester Trustee Board Debates Planning Efforts By Beth Brown beth@geaugamapleleaf.com It was a packed room at Chester Township Town Hall June 6 as people earnestly waited to hear who, if anyone, township trustees picked to fill the trustee seat Bob Rogish recently vacated. While trustees Ken Radtke and Joe Mazzurco were scheduled to go into executive session in order to make their decision, Radtke spoke up just as Mazzurco began a motion to enter into executive session. “There’s been discussion about this, would you like to do it in a public hearing?” Radtke asked. Mazzurco consented. Radtke made the first motion to appoint Patricia Jarrett, which
West G Hires 4 New Teachers By Amy Patterson amy@geaugamapleleaf.com
The May 29 West Geauga Schools Board of Education began with a message from two candidates for a different board. Chris Yaecker, part of the “It’s Time” committee that backed Newbury Schools Board of Education candidates who favored a merger with West G, spoke on behalf of two candidates — former Geauga County Administrator David Lair and Teresa “Terri” Rice — who both officially announced their candidacy at See Schools • Page 6
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Pictured, from left, are Chester Township Fiscal Officer Craig Richter, newly-appointed Trustee Frank Kolk, Trustee Joe Mazzurco and Trustee Ken Radtke.
Mazzurco did not second. Mazzurco then took the floor and motioned to appoint Frank Kolk, who turned his application in via email May 9,
which Radtke seconded. Both trustees voted in favor of Kolk and welcomed him to the board as residents sat, seemingly
stunned and confused. After a few minutes, residents questioned trustees on their selecSee Trustee • Page 5
Expect Fresh at Burrito Express By Brian Lavrich brian.lavrich@chesterlandnews.com
Residents in Chester Township looking for fresh Mexican food have a great new option in Burrito Express, which opened its doors May 7. The restaurant, at 8399 Mayfield Road, is managed by Luis Verde, who co-owns Burrito Express with Antonio Mendez and Juan Alvarez. The trio own five Don Tequila restaurants — the closest in Mentor. Verde said they have a great relationship and have been together for about 10 years. See Restaurant • Page 7
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Burrito Express opened May 7. Co-owners Luis Verde, Antonio Mendez and Juan Alvarez stress fresh food at their location at 8399 Mayfield Road in Chesterland.
Girls Varsity Soccer Camp July 29 to Aug. 1, 6-8 p.m. The West Geauga High School girls varsity soccer team will be holding a soccer camp for youth in grades 1-8 on the West Geauga High School turf field. Players will be separated into appropriate age groups and/or skill levels. The coaching staff will consist of girls varsity and junior varsity players and coaching staff. Cost is $110 for the first child and $70 for additional siblings. Each camper receives a T-shirt and two free tickets to a home game. Registration deadline is July 19. For information and a registration form, contact Dave Ehrbar at 440-840-0084.
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