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Viewpoint West Geauga Board Approves Newbury Territory Transfer ‘If You Fail to Plan,You are Planning to Fail.’
By Tom Basista Volunteer & Business Owner I find it troubling that a handful of people in Chester Township have essentially fed our local newspapers (Geauga County Maple Leaf and Chesterland News) with untruths about the work of the Chester Township Planning Committee (CPC). I find it even more alarming that news reporter Beth Brown and the Geauga Maple Leaf and Chesterland News have failed to fact check the information before writing and printing a story on the work of the CPC. For the past year, the CPC has spent a considerable amount of time collecting data, maps, reviewing prior Chester Township surveys and attempts at planning, reading the Ohio Revised Code (ORC) to educate us on what Ohio townships can and cannot do, walking parts of the commercial district, identifying some buildings that are in disrepair and finding out our limitations as a township to deal with them, and searching for grant opportunities and applying for those grants that we can. The CPC has identified the following areas of concern in Chester Township based upon our fact finding to date: (1) Our population has declined and will likely continue in that direction: 1990 - 11,049; 2000 - 10,968; 2010 - 10,255. (2) Our population is aging, with residents age 60-plus continuing to comprise a larger segment of our population: 2010 - 26.28 percent; 2015 - 31.64 percent; 2020 - 36.40 See Basista • Page 5
By Diane Ryder editor@geaugamapleleaf.com With little discussion, the West Geauga Schools Board of Education voted unanimously June 24 to approve the proposed transfer of Newbury Schools to the West Geauga district. The meeting room at the board office was packed, primarily with about 70 Newbury residents. One side of the room appeared to be occupied by members and supporters of It’s Time, a pro-consolidation group, including two announced candidates for the Newbury school board: Dave Lair and Terri Rice. Both candidates are pledged to facilitate the transfer process. West Geauga school board President Ben Kotowski explained
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A room divided: Half of audience at the West Geauga Schools Board of Education’s June 24 meeting abruptly left the room immediately following the board’s vote to approve the transfer of the Newbury Schools into the district.
Ohio Revised Code section 3311.22 allows for territory transfer of one school district within a county’s educational service cen-
ter into an adjacent district served by the same ESC. “It is allowed as long as the See Transfer • Page 5
Radtke Explains Kolk Appointment Not ‘Pre-Orchestrated’ by Trustees Farm Market Zoning Amendment Fails By Beth Brown beth@geaugamapleleaf.com At the Chester Township Trustees meeting June 20, both residents and trustees buckled in for a long ride discussing multiple issues and concerns. Trustee Ken Radtke took a moment before the meeting — which lasted over two hours — was officially called to order to address recent resident feedback over the appointment of Trustee Frank Kolk to replace former Trustee Bob Rogish, who resigned from his post in May. Reading from a prepared statement that was later emailed to the
Geauga County Maple Leaf, Radtke said: “Since the June 6, 2019, meeting, I have heard from some people and also read that Trustee (Joe) Mazzurco and I had invited two trustee candidates to the meeting, and the appointment of Trustee Frank Kolk was a pre-arranged and staged event. Both of the statements are absolutely false. “Regarding the appointment of Frank Kolk, I recognized that Trustee Mazzurco and I were not making progress coming to agreement in executive session and it was my unilateral decision to attempt to resolve this matter in the
public meeting. Trustee Mazzurco knew nothing about the actions I planned to take. If Trustee Mazzurco did not second or vote for the candidate I offered up, I was going to accept whomever he proposed, if he proposed someone. That is exactly what happened. “I am certain I surprised Trustee Mazzurco with this approach, and I can tell you I was surprised and pleased by his motion to appoint Mr. Kolk. I believe if you spend any time with Trustee Kolk and listen to him, you will find him to be personable and earnest. Each of you owes it to Trustee Kolk to judge him objectively by his words and actions, not by false rumors spread by others. See Trustees • Page 10
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Town Crier Kiwanis Summer Concert Series
July 10, 17 & 24, 7-9 p.m. The 36th annual Kiwanis summer concert series kicks off July 10 with Cleveland native and blues legend “Crazy Marvin” Braxton and the Blue Express performing at the gazebo in Chester Township Park. The July 17 concert features Karma Kings, a four-piece rock/pop cover band playing great tunes of the past decades to popular hits of today. Blu Monsoon performs on July 24. One of the most sought after jazz bands in Northeast Ohio, Blue Monsoon averages over 120 poublic performances each year. In event of rain, concerts will be moved to Mayfield United Methodist Church, 7747 Mayfield Road, Chester Township. The concerts are sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of West Geauga. Visit www.wgkiwanis.org to view the summer concert schedule.
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Vendors and donations are wanted for St. Mark Lutheran Church Women’s League’s This ‘n’ That sale taking place Sept. 5-7. Call Lori Cudnik, 440-338-3736, for arranging donations and call Edie Fetheroff, 440-667-5996, for vendor space at the sale.
Holbrook Hollows Nature Walk
July 13, 10:30 a.m. The Foundation for Geauga Parks is hosting a nature walk at the Geauga Park District’s newly opened Holbrook Hollows, 7250 Country Lane, Bainbridge Township. The group will be joined by Geauga Park District naturalist Dan Best and participants are encouraged to bring binoculars. The 2.8mile walk should last about 90 minutes and will take place rain or shine.
Geauga Dems Annual Dinner
July 14, 6 p.m. The Geauga County Democratic Party will host “An Evening with Steve Dettelbach, former United States Attorney for the Northern District,” during its annual dinner at the Metzenbaum Center, 8200 Cedar Road, Chester Township. Dettelbach will speak about the Mueller report and the legal, ethical and political issues involved in impeachment. Dinner will See Town Crier • Page 3
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be served along with adult beverages. Cost is $50 per person. Visit www.geaugadems.org or call 440-273-8200 to RSVP.
Geauga Dems Women’s Caucus
July 16, 7 p.m. The meeting of the Geauga County Democratic Women’s Caucus will feature a presentation on Susan B. Anthony at the party headquarters and social hall located at 12420 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township. For information, call 440-226-1051.
Geauga Plastic Coalition
July 17, 7-8:30 p.m. Meet with other Geauga County residents who would like to reduce plastic use and pollution at the Geauga West Library. For more information, contact Kevin Peterca at hickpryman@gmail.com or 216-312-3440.
Master Gardeners Offer Free Class
July 17, 7-9 p.m. Ohio State University staff and Master Gardener volunteers Dick Coin and Matt Valencic will present Earth’s Carbon Cycle: The Goldilocks Balance at The West Woods Park and Nature Center. To register, call 440-834-4656. Visit www.geauga.osu.edu for information on upcoming volunteer sponsored classes.
Free Community Breakfast
July 20, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Ledgewood Christian Church is hosting its free community breakfast at the church located at 8261 Kinsman Road in Russell Township. The menu includes pancakes, sausage, salmon patties, juice, coffee and tea. Ample parking is available in the rear of the church building. All are welcome.
Reiki Clinic in Chester
July 20, 2-5 p.m. DeJohn Funeral Homes & Celebrations Center will host a Reiki clinic at 12811 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township. Appointments will be held every 30 minutes with a special Reiki therapist. Pre-registration is recommended to reserve a specific
time. Sessions are $20 per person for a 30 minute appointment and $40 for a 50 minute appointment. Register online only at DeJohnCares.com/Reiki. Walk-ins are welcome for $25 per person for a 30 minute session. Prepay online or cash only at the door.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
July 24-27 The Geauga West Friends of the Library summer book sale begins July 24 with a members-only preview from 4-6 p.m. Memberships are available at the door. The public sale follows from 6-8:30 p.m. The sale continues July 25, 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; July 26, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; and July 27, which is $5 Bag Day, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There are thousands of new and gently used adult, young adult and children’s books, puzzles and audio/video items.
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Aug. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Chesterland Baptist Church, 12670 Chillicothe Road, will host an event for the community, including bouncy houses, food, balloon twister, face painting, crafts and more. All activities and food are free.
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Aug. 3, 5:30-9 p.m. Tickets are now on sale for Geauga Growth Partnership’s annual HomeGrown Under the Dome fundraising event at ASM International, 9639 Kinsman Road in Russell Township. Tickets are $125 per person. For information or to purchase tickets, call 440564-1060 or email info@geaugagrowth.com. Sponsorships are still available. All net proceeds benefit GCP’s youth workforce programs.
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GCRTA Annual Picnic
Aug. 6, 11:15 a.m. The Geauga County Retired Teachers Association will hold its annual picnic at the Munson Township Park, 12641 Bass Lake Road. Gathering time will be followed by the business meeting at 11:30 a.m. and lunch at noon. Bring a dish to share and table service. To RSVP by Aug. 1, notify Judy Miller, treasurer, by mail, email or phone to: Judy Miller, 17130 Kinsman Road, Middlefield, OH 44062, 440-487-4324.
Community Meetings Chester Township: July 10, 6 p.m., Park Board, at Geauga West Library; July 17, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; July 18, 6 p.m., Board of Trustees; July 23, 6:30 p.m., Planning Committee, Chesterland Innovation Center, 12628 Chillicothe Road, Unit D. All meetings are held at the Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.
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Russell Township: July 17, 5:30 p.m., Board of Trustees; July 24, 7:30 p.m., Zoning Commission. Meetings are held at the Fire-Rescue Station, 14810 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted. West Geauga BOE: July 15, 7 p.m., regular meeting, BOE Community Room, 8615 Cedar Road.
Regarding the story “Residents Question Chester Master Planning,” that appeared in the June 26 issue, Chester Planning Committee chair Anthony Nastasi said he never assured anyone that township funds would not be required in creating a comprehensive plan. The cost of forming and operating the CPC has not required any township funds. Also, the CPC refers to the plan it hopes to have some day as the “comprehensive plan” and not the “master plan,” Nastasi said. This helps to distinguish the CPC from the 2007 Master Plan Steering Committee. In addition, a representative of the National Association of Realtors (NAR) attended the June 6 trustees meeting, but did not speak. Nastasi said he spoke with the representative after the meeting and was told the CPC cannot even apply for grants until trustees engage in a formal commitment with a planning company. Moreover, in 2018, the CPC applied for a Small Business Revolution grant, but was turned down.
Chester Christian Center church will be hosting its 17th Annual Car Show on Saturday July 13th. The Car Show will begin at 10:30am and ending at 3pm. This is a totally free event and is open to the community. Come check out our NEW Class Categories we are voting on this year.
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Viewpoint Friend Network?
By Ken Radtke Jr. Volunteer & Township Trustee
I was surprised to learn from the Chesterland News, on the front page no less, of a secretive ‘Friend Network.’ It’s so secretive, even I didn’t know I was a member. What I do know is that for years, I, and a small number of others in our community, routinely, willingly and repeatedly step up to volunteer our time and expertise to help shape Chester into a better community. I also know there is a very small negative vocal minority that is getting an undue amount of press coverage for their very lateto-the-game armchair quarterbacking. The author of the two Chesterland News front page articles, Ms. Beth Brown, whom I have personally met with several times, seems sensible and well-intentioned. However, from these articles, as written, a reader could conclude there is some major uprising where “Chester Township residents are becoming more and more vocal” and this ‘Friend Network’ is inherently biased. The fact is, that after more than a year and 20 public meetings, a very small negative group is now working to publicly tarnish the efforts of a group of volunteers who have worked, in public sessions, to identify issues and gather information about Chester. With the exception of one person attending a few meetings early on, these backbenchers have not attended any of the Chester Planning Committee public meetings nor contributed their time and expertise by volunteering. It is easy to complain and sit in judgment; it is harder to volunteer your time and do the necessary work. I have been a regular attendee at trustees meetings for nearly 30 years and have served on multiple committees. Some members of these committees are political opponents of mine, but we work together on things we agree on. That is how it should be. Contrary to the article, I have served on the CPC since its inception, acting as a liaison between the committee and trustees. Approximately half of the CPC committee members I had not worked with before, but the reader wouldn’t come away with that fact after reading these articles. Regarding the makeup of the CPC, one resident even suggested to me in an email that people who have a history of volunteering should be “excluded” from the Chester
Planning Committee. If we followed this logic, we’d have no committees, since so few people are actually willing to volunteer their time. The trustees, even after multiple public advertisements, cannot even get a second alternate for our Board of Zoning Appeals. Maybe the author should have asked the complainers why they don’t volunteer on township committees? The ‘Friend Network’ article also is in error suggesting “that a comprehensive plan allows township zoning rights.” All township authority, including zoning, comes from the Ohio Revised Code. A comprehensive plan can support our zoning decisions. The public needs to be aware that the efforts of the Chester Planning Committee have only been focused on the commercial town center. I have heard residents are concerned we are changing the residential zoning. That is false. In the 1990s, a study indicated the retail district of Chester Township was overbuilt. Since that time, the problem has only increased. Do you want empty storefronts and deteriorating buildings, or a vibrant, pleasant and enjoyable town center? Without planning, we have the former and it will only get worse. Not only were there multiple errors and mischaracterizations in the articles (the Chester Park Board did not disband and the trustees did not stop funding maintenance of Parkside), I fail to see how comments about trimming trees on Sperry Road or matters involving the Chester Park District are relevant in the ‘Friend Network’ article. The article also states, “Current members of the township’s planning committee are also placed in other positions within the township that could potentially allow them to green light CPC plans, residents have said.” While the residents may have stated that, it is an absolute falsehood. The author should have been more objective in her reporting and investigated the credibility of these statements. To give front page coverage to these misleading claims is a disservice to the CPC and our township. Only the board of trustees can, through a public vote, approve recommendations by the CPC or make changes in our zoning resolution. To say I am disappointed how information about the Chester Planning Committee and the dedicated volunteers in our community was presented to the public in this article is an understatement. They deserve better.
Notes of Gratitude A Standout Community Organization I wanted to acknowledge and thank Bill Bryan, Scott Wayt and the West Geauga Soccer Club, the coaches and every one of the players and parents for the respect afforded not only to me, but probably and almost certainly for every referee that has officiated any West Geauga Soccer Club game this season.
Of all the OHTSL (Ohio Travel Soccer League) games I have done this session, probably around 25, I can tell you that no other community matches the respect that WGSC and everyone affiliated with the club shows to referees. You should all congratulate yourselves for being truly unique in this and in also giving the game back to your children. So again, thank you all for helping to make WGSC a standout in the league and in truly leading the way in showing how to promote youth sports in giving the players - your children - the best of experiences that they will carry with them a lifetime. Flavio M. Giust Chester Township
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West Geauga Adds Chinese to Curriculum By Diane Ryder editor@geaugamapleleaf.com For the first time, West Geauga Schools students will be able to learn Mandarin Chinese, after board of education members voted June 24 to hire teacher Qian Wu, a native of China. “We are really excited to start this program,” said Amy Davis, director of pupil personnel, after she introduced the new teacher to the board members. Davis said the district hopes to expand its language offerings, primarily at the high school level. “We already offer Latin, Spanish, French and now Chinese,” Davis said. Wu came highly recommended from the Cleveland Metropolitan District, Davis told the Geauga County Maple Leaf after the meeting. “We are fortunate that she is very experienced,” she said. “When we interviewed her,
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districts are adjoined, a school district requests the transfer, all of the school district is transferred and the transfer is adopted in an open meeting,” Kotowski said. “This is in compliance with all the requirements (under Ohio law).” With no further discussion, the five board members each voted in favor of the transfer. Immediately following the vote, about half of the audience — those sitting on the opposite side of the room from the It’s Time group — abruptly got up and walked out. An angry expletive was heard as the door closed behind them. Following the meeting, West Geauga Superintendent Richard Markwardt issued the following statement: “Tonight, the West Geauga Board of Education took action to continue the process of joining the Newbury Local School District to the West Geauga Local School District through the process of a Territory Transfer. “The action was a ‘Resolution Requesting the Governing Board of the Geauga County Educational Service Center to Propose the Transfer of Territory of all the Newbury Local School District to the West Geauga Local School District.’ “If the process continues as anticipated,
she spoke a lot about engaging and sustaining students’ interest, introducing the culture and working with students who may become frustrated.” Wu said she came to the United States eight years ago and is a 2016 graduate of Cleveland State University. “I worked for the Cleveland Metropolitan school district for the past two years, but the school where I was working closed in May,” she said. “West Geauga seemed like the perfect opportunity for me in a district starting a program in Chinese. “I hope to introduce the students not only to the language, but also the culture from another country’s perspective. I want to help them broaden their horizons and serve as a bridge between America and China.” The program will begin in the 2019-2020 school year, first at the high school level, and will possibly expand at the middle school level, Davis said. the Newbury Territory Transfer’s effective date would be July 1, 2020, for the 2020-2021 school year.” After the meeting, Chris Yaecker, one of the organizers of the It’s Time group, told the Geauga County Maple Leaf that he has heard rumors that some Newbury residents plan to collect signatures and file petitions with the Geauga County Board of Elections to place a referendum on the ballot that would delay the transfer for another two years. “What would that accomplish?” asked Yaecker, adding that delaying what he thinks is an inevitable process would only create more problems and expense, as Newbury’s enrollment continues to dwindle. Yaecker said he believes a petition drive would need 1,469 registered voters to place a referendum on the ballot. “That actually means they would need at least 1,800 signatures, or even more, to make sure enough were valid,” Yaecker said. “I really doubt they could find that many. They say they want to give the people a chance to vote on the transfer, but the people already voted, when they elected the new board members.” In November 2017, a slate of three Newbury school board candidates — Maggie Zock, Kimya Matthews and Terry Sedivy — were elected on the platform of reopening merger talks with other school districts. They have since voted to transfer the district to West Geauga.
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percent (estimated); 2025 - 39.33 percent (estimated). (3) Many retirees want to stay in the community and downsize. Our community does not provide them with an appropriate housing choice, and affordability becomes a key issue as many retirees are living longer. (4) West Geauga School District enrollment is declining for grades K-12. The following information excludes open enrollment: 2009-10 - 2,216; 2013-14 - 1,976; 2017-18 - 1,722. The merger with the Newbury School District will help some, but it is not a cure all for the problem. (5) Technology and e-commerce (most notably the “Amazoning” of America), coupled with an already overbuilt retail an office environment, has taken a huge toll on our commercial district. (6) Township government buildings are old and functionally obsolete. Many of the buildings were not designed for their present use. (7) The police and fire departments do not have direct access to the main road, thus slowing down response time. Many of the above areas of concern are not unique to Chester Township, but are, in fact, epidemic in communities throughout the United States. These problems did not
just appear in our town overnight, but have existed in our town for many years. Chester Township has failed to meaningfully revise its township plan since the adoption of the Estrin Plan back in, I believe, the 1970s. According to a well-respected Cleveland attorney, “A good comprehensive/ master plan/ visioning plan should actually help the township not to be sued and to defend the suit if one is brought.” The CPC has NOT created any master plan and, in fact, has acknowledged that they do NOT have the expertise to do so. That is precisely why the CPC requested that the Chester Township Board of Trustees allow the CPC to send out a Request For Proposal (RFP) to professionals that could assist Chester Township in planning. Five proposals from professionals were submitted to Chester Township and the CPC reviewed all five proposals, and recommended the Board of Trustees focus their attention on three of those five proposals. We now await the decision by the Trustees as to whether or not they want to engage the services of a professional planner or continue down the path of doing nothing (kicking the can down the road) to address issues in our community that will more than likely cost this community way more than the cost of planning. To quote Benjamin Franklin, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.”
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Letters to the Editor Get Involved In your recent article listing me as a member of a group of friends and inferring possible conflict. I wish to make you aware of my involvement in my community. Yes, I presently serve on the Chester Planning Committee (CPC) and the Chester Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA). I volunteered to serve on the CPC; no one asked me. I am also a member of Business Referral Network (instrumental in formation) over 10 years ago, and have served at my voting precinct as a poll worker for over 43 years, never missing an election — primary, special or general. I am very active in Chesterland Rotary for over 24 years, served as president and the last five years have designed and organized Winterfest (community event) with Rotary. Last year, I organized the USO “Fill the Cruiser” event, which is now, l am pleased to say, an annual gathering for our deployed troops. Among other involvement has been WG Community Communication Committee, member of Chester Chamber of Commerce and served as secretary, Girl Scout leader, 4-H advisor and served on Chesterland 4-day celebration in 1981. We moved to Chesterland many years ago and a neighbor told me to get involved. This is my community and my involvement is because I want the best for it. If I was not involved, I would not feel I could offer my opinions. You need to hear voices, listen and weigh their words. If I could not offer suggestions with facts and insight, I would be part of the problem. I feel it is irresponsible for the writer to infer individuals who regularly and routinely volunteer are corrupting the community. Maybe that is why there is a decline in volunteering. Reena Kanner Chester Township
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A recent letter to the editor from Kathy Smith of Willoughby has me concerned. Calling individuals who lawfully exercise their rights under the law in asking for a recount of a close election issue does not make them “hateful people.” In the 2000 Bush-Gore election, there was a recount. Are the millions of Floridians who wanted this recount also ‘hateful’ people? We are blessed to live in a country where one can question the outcome of an election and follow the legal process to seek confirmation of the results. I fail to see how exercising that right makes one a ‘hateful’ person. If we lived in a dictatorship, questioning the outcome of an election could get you imprisoned, or worse. We are fortunate to live in this great country, the United States of America, and this type of criticism is wrong-headed. Kathy Smith is also in error on her claim
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that the individuals she listed are the “same people that have helped the Board of Trustees take over Parkside Park from the Park Board.” The matters involving the Chester Park Board and the Board of Trustees were extremely complex, and yes, divisive to Chester Township. It had nothing to do with ‘those people.’ It was divisive because Judge Grendell was issuing unlawful orders; orders that I refused to follow. I also lawfully challenged those orders, as I have a duty to as your township trustee and right to do as a citizen. As I have publicly stated, the Chester Park Board has done a great job at Parkside, but at the time, terminating the agreement with the Park Board was the only way we could escape from the judicial overreach of the probate judge. The probate court orders were reversed and vacated. Does the fact I take my oath of office seriously and stand up for the rights of the people make me ‘hateful?’ Ken Radtke Jr. Chester Township Trustee
Hateful, Really? In response to Willoughby resident Kathy Smith’s “Take Heed Chester Residents” June 26 letter to the editor, she states, “I have never seen such hateful people,” referring to a list of named Chesterland residents. In today’s political climate, the word hate is an off-the-chart no-no and associated with terms such as hate crime and hate speech. Ms. Smith’s name calling is reckless, irresponsible and juvenile at best. After all, does she actually really know any of these people? I do. I have had the privilege of knowing Mike and Carmella Petruziello for most of my life. People living in this community know as well as I do that Mike and Carmella are salt of the earth people. They are loving parents, grandparents and friends to many. I could list countless examples demonstrating their virtues and good deeds, but people in this community, who know Mike and Carmella, already know who they are and what’s in their hearts — it certainly isn’t hate. They are kind and generous people whose convictions and beliefs run deep. Obviously their convictions and political views differ from yours Ms. Smith. According to a Google dictionary search, politics is: “the activities associated with the governance of a country or other area, especially the debate or conflict among individuals or parties having or hoping to achieve power.” Just because their politics or views may differ from yours doesn’t make them hateful. It may make them on opposing sides with differing opinions, but it doesn’t make them hateful. By your reasoning, if you have differing opinions than the Petruziellos, they could consider you hateful. Are you hateful, Ms. Smith? Colleen T. Cavasinni Russell Township
Take Heed Response As I read the letter to the editor from one Kathy Smith — a person I have never met — I found it very disheartening and out of line. She took issue with those who voted against Chester’s recent fire levy and, in particular, See Opinion • Page 7
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those who asked for a recount. In doing so, she not only attacked the 49.7 percent of residents who voted against the levy, she also personally singled out my wife. Attacking me is one thing; I was a public official and am used to it, but attacking my wife is off-limits. She’s a loving, caring person of great integrity and is owed an apology. In addition, regarding her threat of “Let’s hope they never need an ambulance or fire department,” what does that mean? Ms. Smith works for Joe Weiss, an attorney in Chesterland who is on the Chesterland Fire Department Levy Committee, on the Chesterland Planning Committee and is a Chesterland Park Board Commissioner. Does she or her boss have influence with the fire department? Since almost half of Chesterland voted against the fire levy, I wonder how the fire chief will react to this statement. Will he reassure the residents who voted “no” that they’re still entitled to an ambulance or a fire truck? The biggest insult of the entire letter is that Kathy Smith doesn’t even live in Chesterland. Next time she wants to send such a letter, she should get the facts first. Michael J. Petruziello Chester Township
Planning is the ‘Magic’ Word I’ve lived in Chester for almost 50 years. Every once in a while, a well-intended resident comes up with the idea we need a plan for our future. In fact, I was one of them in the mid 1980s. Several others have made an effort to develop a plan for Chester. Sometimes it involved ODOT (Ohio Department of Transportation) or NOACA (Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency). It usually involved zoning or traffic or the commercial district. The question of senior housing and walkable areas usually came up. But it was always looking towards the future. The Chesterland News recently ran an article about the subject. It said that some residents were concerned the new planning effort spearheaded by Tony Nastasi was making use of the “friend network.” The reason is simple. But before we get to the reason, let me comment about citizen involvement. There are about 10,500 people in Chester. There are about 7,800 registered voters in town. At most elections, only about a third of the registered voters go to the polls. That speaks volumes for what the majority of the
voters think about their input to the operation and future of Chester. I recognize some people help out at the various schools, churches and other groups depending on their time availability. Their help at these places benefits those organizations, but lends nothing to planning for the future direction of the township. Earlier I mentioned the simple reason you hear the same names. It is because they are the few that give their time to the future of the township, among other places they may give their time. It is common knowledge among the various organizations and groups just mentioned that it is the same few people that seem to volunteer their time. And since these people are always involved, they become friendly and become part of the “friend network.” It has been that way since I can remember. I don’t expect it to change. We may not agree with or even like the people who seem to always be involved. And sometimes their ideas or efforts seem misplaced or out of step with what the residents may want. But what part of their involvement are you going to condemn? The fact they could do something else with their time? The fact they often spend their own money, sometimes a lot of it, to participate in planning the future of our town? The fact they listen to complaints about their efforts or ideas and yet continue to participate? The fact they keep volunteering when it seems a waste of their time because no one else seems to want to get involved? The fact they listen to people complain about their efforts or ideas, but offer no positive or constructive input or effort to help? I have always thought it better to be part of the solution and not part of the problem. To that end, I have donated thousands of hours of my time to the schools, local organizations, both fraternal and political, and to the township. In summary, there are many people that give of their time that can be mentioned, but a great many more that could help that don’t. If you are tired of the “friend network,” step up and get involved. It is your town. One can only wonder where we are headed, if the general public has little interest in the future of our community. Clay Lawrence Chester Township
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Psychiatry where researchers found that different kinds of team-oriented sports, cycling and aerobic exercise are the most beneficial to mental health. They observed that almost any kind of exercise can help, up to and including performing childcare, doing housework, cycling, going to the gym and running. The researchers determined that the participants who benefited the most in terms of mental health were those who exercised for 30-60 minutes three to five times a week. People who exercised for over three hours a day actually had worse mental health than those who did not exercise at all. When it comes to mental health and exercise, it seems, anything is better than nothing, but too much is worse.
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“Maybe on the surface, what happened appeared to be a pre-orchestrated activity. It absolutely was not. I can’t make you believe me, but those are the facts and that is the truth. I am glad people take an earnest interest in the government, but when lies and rumors infect our civil discourse, it is a disservice to the public and the residents we serve.” Cathy Cotman, chairwoman of the Chester Township Zoning Commission, took the floor at the start of the meeting with an explanation of the zoning amendments proposed to trustees for a vote. Cotman said zoning amendment Z20193 was intended to remove restrictions from the current Ohio Revised Code regarding certain establishments. Cotman said the zoning board believes the code is over reaching. Currently, under section 519 of the ORC, townships have little power to zone over agriculture and farm markets. The ORC allows regulation of four things: Size of structure, size of parking area, setback of building lines, and egress and ingress, so long as it’s qualified as necessary to protect the public health and safety. Cotman said farm markets are a separate entity under the ORC 519.21C and do not fall under agriculture exemption. Agriculture exemption protects property owners who engage in agricultural endeavors
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on their property. Farm markets can operate on any property. Cotman said if the activity was exempted under the ORC, the following changes would not apply. The proposed amendments are: • Defining “farm” as land that composes tracts, lots or parcels totaling not less than 10 acres devoted to agricultural production or
totaling less than 10 acres devoted to agricultural production if the land produces an average yearly gross income of at least $25,000 from agricultural production. • Adding the terms “building, structure or land,” replacing “agricultural products” with “produce,” replacing “property” with “farms” and replacing “property owner” with
“market operator” to the definition of “farm market.” • Defining produce as fresh fruit, vegetables, eggs, grains, herbs, honey, maple syrup and milk. • Farm markets would specifically be restricted to minimum yards (setback of building lines), with the front set at 25 feet, each side, at 10 feet — minimum side yards contiguous with the road right-of-way for a corner lot shall be the same as the minimum front yard — and the rear set at 10 feet. This would limit the maximum combined floor area of all structures to 1 percent of the lot coverage, so long as the maximum lot coverage is not exceeded. • Limiting the maximum height of a structure to 15 feet. Following Cotman’s presentation, numerous residents took the floor to question these amendments. Margaret Muehling went through the proposed changes, pinpointing provisions she saw as problematic. Bob and Joyce Queen, residents who own a farm in the township, presented the board with examples of why they felt the 10-acre restriction and monetary classification were problematic to local farmers and may prevent future farmers from having the ability to begin farming under the restrictions. Concerns were voiced the provisions may remove the ability to farm from local, operating farms established in the area. See Meeting • Page 11
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Chester Government Update The Chester Township Board of Trustees meeting on June 20 opened at 6 p.m. with a public hearing on Z2019-3, which is an amendment to the township’s zoning resolution specific to the township’s regulation of farm markets. Cathy Cotman, chairman of the Chester Township Zoning Commission, explained the zoning amendment process and that the recommended changes in Z2019-3 were approved by the Geauga County Planning Commission. It is also the opinion of the zoning commission that some of the current language in the zoning resolution concerning farm markets is overly restrictive and potentially beyond legal authority of the township. One resident provided a review of the proposal and identified areas that may be inconsistent with the Ohio Revised Code. Several other members of the audience spoke in opposition of the resolution over concerns it was an expansion of township control. There was concern the definition of “produce” was not broad enough as it did not include meat, cheese or flowers. There appeared to be confusion for some people over what constitutes an agricultural exemption versus a farm market. Cotman clarified that townships have no authority over agricultural operations and the proposed change does not prohibit or restrict individuals who raise produce on their own property and sell it at their roadside stand. After public meeting concluded, the trustees voted unanimously to reject the proposed amendment. The board recognizes the difficult work the zoning commission does and appreciates their effort and hope they will continue work on this issue. Next, Rev. George Zehnder presented
the township with a Colonial flag, asking that it be flown around the July 4 holiday. Rev. Zehnder explained that there are multiple Revolutionary War soldiers in unmarked graves at several of the township cemeteries and he is working to get markers for them. In other business, meeting minutes were approved and memorandums of understanding for several road department employees were terminated. During the absence of a road superintendent, these employees took on additional duties beyond their regular responsibilities and trustees thank them for their support during the transition. The purchase of two additional sets of firefighting gear was approved at a cost of $4,800. It is an ongoing process to replace protective gear that has exceeded the NFPA recommended service life. The purchase of a new air conditioner for the fire department, replacing a 23-year old unit, was approved for $3,300. Money from the township’s NOPEC energy grant will be used to fund the purchase. The board accepted the resignation of Joan Heppert, assistant fiscal officer. She worked for the township for 13 years and trustees thank her for her service. Payment of $6,425to 3D Contracting for significant improvements to the playing condition of the volleyball courts was approved. As part of the multistep process to place levies on the ballot, two resolutions - 1.5-mill road and bridge renewal levy and a 2.5-mill police renewal levy - will be on the ballot in the fall. The meeting ended with an executive session with no action resulting from the session. Submitted by Ken Radtke, Jr., Chester Township Trustee
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change, many of them leaving once they found out he was not presenting. After a heated exchange between residents and trustees, Nastasi gave a general update that Kolk had been present at the last meeting to gain an understanding of the CPC and the scope of their work for the past year. Karen Austin, former trustee, said her emails to Nastasi were not readily answered. “I would think that if you take a leadership role, even as a volunteer, in this township, you are responsible to the residents you are representing,” she said. Another resident asked if comments on the CPC Facebook page would be responded to. Nastasi replied, “I will try.” In a later email, Radtke said Nastasi’s update was removed from the draft agenda because plans for the meetings changed. In other business at the June 20 meeting, trustees voted to place two renewal levies on the Nov. 5 ballot — a 1.5-mill road and bridges levy and a 2.5-mill police and EMS levy. The road and bridges levy currently yields $287,217 per year and costs homeowners $22.48 annually per $100,000 property valuation and the 2.5-mill police and EMS levy currently yields $321,294 per year and costs homeowners $23.52 annually per $100,000 property valuation. Despite some of the heated exchanges at the meeting, Mazzurco said he was glad to see the interaction and hear resident feedback. “I wish more meetings of this nature that we’ve had in the town lately would be the class act which has gone on tonight,” he said. “Both sides have stated what they would like to see, and what they would like to see moving on in the future.”
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Other residents voiced concerns the provisions to lot size and financial intake were restrictive and questioned whether any other business venture in Chester was required to show a designated profit in order to operate. Following the public questions, Radtke took the time to thank the zoning board for their work on the matter. “I think there needs to be some things done with this amendment,” Mazzurco said. “I don’t know why this amendment came about. The township has no issues. At this point, I am not supportive of moving this process amendment forward. Our town is unique in that we have a blend of industry, commercial, residencies and farms of all sizes. I feel this is an unnecessary regulation on the people of Chester by implementing acreages, produce restrictions, along with creating confusing and possible conflicts with the laws of the states. Again, I’d like to thank the zoning commission for doing their thorough process to bring out opinions of the Chester residents, which is here tonight.” The trustees unanimously voted to deny the amendments. Following the proposed zoning amendment, a dispute arose regarding the fact Anthony Nastasi, chairman of the Chester Planning Committee, was scheduled on the agenda to address the board to give an update on the committee during the public comment portion of the general meeting. Nastasi was then removed from the final agenda and residents questioned the transparency of the
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Police Blotter The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Chester Township Police Department June 21 through July 5, 2019. In total, the police department handled 240 calls. AIRCRAFT June 21 12:48 p.m., Cedar Road. Small private plane, no marking. Buzzing the field. CITIZEN DISPUTE June 26 6:16 p.m., Vincent Drive. Caller is requesting an officer for the fiancé’s dad who he does not want there. This is the fiancé’s house. FIREWORKS July 4 7:46 p.m., Westchester Trail. Large fireworks coming from West Geauga Trail behind caller’s house. Advised later tonight there will be a large display at this residence. There currently is a party there. Spoke to homeowner and gave him warning for fireworks. 9:34 p.m., Westchester Trail. More fireworks. Officers checked area numerous times. UTL. At 10:27 p.m., letting off more fireworks on West Geauga Trail. Officer responded to third complaint for fireworks in the area. Unable to locate source of fireworks. Returned to service.
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Part Time Administrative Assistant/Cemetery Sexton Chester Township Road Department The Chester Township Board of Trustees is accepting applications until July 26, 2019 at 4:00 PM for the position of part-time Road Department Administrative Assistant/Cemetery Sexton. This position provides clerical, secretarial and general assistance to the Road Superintendent and acts as first point of contact for the Road Department with Township residents, main office and vendors. Duties include answering phone calls, handling mail, ordering supplies, and other office-related duties as required. A Cemetery Sexton works under the direction of the Road Superintendent, responsible for all aspects of Township cemetery activity including maintaining burial plot information (electronic & hard copy), preparing deeds, working with funeral homes, residents, monument companies, etc. Scheduled working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent, minimum of five (5) years administrative or secretarial experience, proficiency in MSWord and Excel. Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license. Compensation to be determined and is commensurate with experience, and this position does not provide benefits. A pre-employment background check and drug screen will be required prior to employment. Applications may be picked up at the Town Hall Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM, and are also available on the website at www.chestertwp.org/jobs and should be mailed to: Chester Township Road Department, 8558 Parkside Dr., Chesterland, OH 44026.
Chester Township is an equal opportunity employer.
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Classifieds AUTOS & PARTS 2002 Jeep Liberty blue, new: brakes, alternator, batteries, very clean, 190K miles, $2,850/OBO, call 440-321-9805. Cash for Junk Vehicles: running or not, classics/big trucks/etc., free removal, call/text Zac 440-679-7293. 1994 Chevy Z-24 Cavalier, 186k, very reliable, well kept serviced every 3k, moonroof, good tires and battery. $950 OBO. 440-548-5801.
FOR RENT CHESTERLAND: Cozy 2-bedroom apartment, hardwood floors and a private entrance. Includes all appliances and laundry. No pets please. $600/month, 440729-4054. PARTY TENT: 20x40” holds 80 people, perfect for graduation parties and weddings. Chesterland Rotary Club will deliver and set up. Proceeds used for scholarships at West G, $250! Add a sound system to the party, $150 additional. Call Fred Nevar 440-729-2717.
2 crypts in Sanctuary Chapel Eternal Light (sold out building, Section B Tier C6 (facing RT 306) at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens in Chesterland, includes 2 caskets/openings/closings, worth $20,000 will sell for $15,000, call 440-321-1980. Rocker/glider Amer. Colonial dark wood w/dark green cushions like new $100, kitchen cart white w/wheels $40, clothing rack w/wheels $30, metal file cabinet extra heavy-duty 2 drawers w/ wheels $50, ladder 6’ fiberglass $30, 1950s enameled top table $40, 440-632-0066. Electric 4-burner cooktop $100. Two motorcycle helmets $20ea. Vice $2. Brother typewriter ML-100 $20. Power Ionizer recyclable replacement chamber $50. Electric spa heater indoor/outdoor use $95. Black & Decker 7-inch sander/polisher 3/4HP $15. Browning Sweet Sixteen 1GA shotgun with slug barrel and hard case – made in Belgium $2,000. Call 440-6819162.
GARAGE/ESTATE SALES
RUSSELL/NOVELTY: Large 1 bed/1 bath, w/fireplace, overlooking Chagrin River, includes appliances, $880/month + utilities + security deposit, no pets preferred, available now, 440-338-3563.
Commercial • Residential
DRIVEWAYS • PARKING LOTS • SEAL COATING PATCh WORK • DRAIN TILE • CONCRETE
FREE ESTIMATES
CHESTERLAND: Thursday, July 18th, 9a-4p. 12916 Vincent Dr. Quality Sale. No junk. Not gigantic. Girl’s clothes 0 to 3T & toys, table saw, new floor jack, ramps for pickup truck. Odd assortment misc. HUNTSBURG: Thursday, 7/11 & Friday 7/12 9am-5pm. Saturday, 7/13 9am-Noon. 16314 Huntley Rd. Sectional sofa with recliners, dining room set, natural wicker porch set with cushions, antique furniture in barn: tables, desks, chairs, much more If you need to have a moving sale, estate sale or garage sale, call Kathy Willis at 440-840-3226 for assistance. Experienced. References available. We are now doing partial estate buyouts.
FOR SALE
BUYING AND SELLING! Peace & Morgan Dollars All Gold & Silver Coins 1-5-10-100 ounce Bars Antique U.S. Coins Coin Collections
C o n u n n w o T Paving try
MISCELLANEOUS
Estate and Broken Jewelry New and Used Quality Sterling Silver Flatware Diamonds Tools
NOTICE: Antique Mall now open under new ownership. Formerly, Country Collectibles now Heritage Antique Mall. Business hours are Monday-Thursday 10a-4p, Friday 10a-6p, and Saturday 10a3p. 440-632-0174. Come and Visit us at 15848 Nauvoo Rd. Middlefield. CARD SHOWER 100th birthday for Jeanne Schikowski (Mrs. Frank) July 9, 2019. Jeanne Schikowski, 1103 James St. Apt 104, Weatherford, TX 76086-3448.
221 Cherry St. Chardon, OH • (440) 214-9600
Monday - Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
REAL ESTATE
Oak 6 piece king bedroom set $700, Weathertech mats $75, 2017 F150 6 foot tonneau cover $400. call 440-813-0283.
Duplex. 2br/1bath up. Townhouse style. Basement, Garage, Big yard. Parkman Village, Currently rented. Home or investment. $143,000. Craigslist, Zillow. 440-548-8087
1993 14ft fiberglass tri-haul & trailer, (2) gel batteries, carpeted, storage, depth finder, (2) electric motors, life jackets, many extras. $800. 440-564-1172. Brown Eggs from range chickens, no antibiotics/no hormones, 13137 Route 608, empty egg cartons always appreciated, God Bless, 440-636-5747. 11’ Playground World Spring free Trampoline with cover. $750 includes delivery and setup within 30 miles. (440) 479-7467. 6 ft. wood step ladder $15. (4) Blizzak tires 215/55R17 $350. Call 440-286-4772. FREE - Used Motor oil. 440-548-2657 Let it ring! MTD 5hp tiller. Good condition. $150 OBO. 440-564-5662. Perennial Plant Sale. Daisies, Hibiscus, Black-eyed Susans, Coneflower, Iris, Flowering Almond, Rose-of-Sharon. Lots more. 216-410-3265. Judy Miller, 15280 Shedd Rd. Middlefield. 52-inch Water finish roller, 920 pounds, Used one year, $150. Call 440-286-6802.
BAINBRIDGE: MASSIVE! Saturday/ Sunday, July 13-14, 8am-4pm. 8688 Lake in the Woods Trail. Tools, furniture, art, jewelry, clothing, small appliances, home décor, dishes, folding table and chairs, fishing and sports gear, shoes, landscaping equipment, holiday décor. CHAGRIN FALLS: July 13-14 from 9a4p, Quality quilting fabric, kits. Kids: train table, toys, games, wood dollhouse, Amish wagon, washtub. military patches/buttons, records, embroidery thread, more at 10940 Stella Ln. CHARDON: 8597 Brakeman Rd, July 18th 9am-6pm, July 19th 10am-5pm, July 20th 9am-3pm, July 21st 1pm-5pm. Stampin’ Up Misc. Items. CHESTERLAND: (5) Families. Ton of stuff. Too much to list. Thursday, Friday, & Saturday – July 11 – 13. Open at 10am. 11725 Pinewood Trail.
LOT FOR SALE-THOMPSON TWP: one acre lot, scenic, gently sloped, wooded, very quiet side street, $9,900. Call 440289-0708.
SERVICES Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses, we do most anything, Call between 8am and 4pm, 440813-4272. No answer, leave message. Stained Glass Repairs/Restoration. 25 Years Experience. Please Call 440-6365484. Owen Mullets Painting, interior and exterior, also staining/varnishing trim and doors, experienced 440-632-9663 or 440-313-2110 leave message. Will grind small tree stumps, $40 each, call Robert 440-286-5065. John’s Plumbing: Affordable and reliable. Water heaters, toilets, faucets, drain cleaning, gas lines, sump pumps, well tanks. 440-285-0800.
440-632-5402
Offering special discounts for interior and exterior painting and staining this season. 20 years experience. Professional and insured. Call Dan, 440-342-4552.
VACATION RENTALS Chautauqua Lake: 1-prime week August 4th left! Lakefront, 3 BR/2 BA, sleeps 8. Sunroom, deck, boat dock, all amenities. 440-953-8687. Pictures/Reservations: www.maplebaygetaway.com.
WANTED TO BUY
WANTED VINTAGE STANLEY BAILEY & OTHER
Woodworking Planes BUYING ANY KIND OF
Hand&Machinist Tools 440-812-3392
WILL PAY REASONABLE PRICES
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