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Liberty News & Views LIBERTY NEWS & VIEWS Established 1984 ������������������������������������������������ April 2009 Serving Walton Hills, Oakwood and Adjacent Communities Mark Geissbauer Brings Cleveland City Stars (Professional Soccer) to Bedford’s Bearcat Stadium Little did Dennis Blackburn (Principal of Bedford High School in 1989) when Joe Mestnik asked him, “If you had a magic wand and you can have anything you would like, what would it be?” Mr. Blackburn without hesitation said, “I want a new stadium!” I said, “I will work on that.” When the new stadium project was started, I told Dr. Bowdouris we are only going to do this once. We are going to spend the extra money and make this a first class stadium second to none, but even I didn’t think we would become the Number 1 High School Stadium in the United States or that international professional sports would be played here! Let’s support our professional athletes at Bearcat Stadium this spring and summer! Good luck Cleveland City Stars and Good luck Mark Geissbauer with your wonderful venture! (Schedule, players and other really great information on Pages 6 & 7) 77777777777777777777777777777777777777 77777777777777777777777777777777777777 Do We Have to be Victims Earn College Credit or Do We have a Choice? at Bedford High School

Last month some of the problems facing the for Free communities of Bedford, Bedford Heights, villages of Hey Bedford City Schools’ parents and Oakwood and Walton Hills and the Bedford School guardians! Have you thought about sending your District was outlined. Basically, decisions were made Debi Kozak children to college, even before they‘ve graduated from in the distant past which have adversely affected all of School Board high school? Well the Bedford Schools have an us for the past 40 years. There are solutions. Member Joseph V. exciting opportunity for students who will be juniors World-renowned archaeologist Zahi Hawass Mestnik and seniors at Bedford High School next school year. currently serves as Secretary General of the Supreme Editor This program, spearheaded by Sherm Micsak, assistant superintendent, Council of Antiquities, and directs ongoing excavations and implemented by the Board of Education, provides students the opportunity at Giza, Saqqara, and in the Valley of the Kings. According to Dr. Hawass to earn the equivalent of a year’s worth of college credits without leaving the the greatest discovery of the ancient Egyptians was not how to cut, move (Free Tuition continued on page 13) and pile stones to build pyramids, but how to organize people and resources 77777777777777777777777777777777777777 to accomplish these things. Organizing people and resources is exactly what is required now. As More Essential Talk About individuals, we are very vulnerable. Only when we combine our efforts and resources can we make a difference. All for one and one for all is exactly Small Village Budgets what is needed now. by Denny Linville, Councilman The challenges before us in these troubling times is to organizing people Walton Hills in such a way to protect ourselves from some very unscrupulous and dishonorable people and businesses. There are many really good people in “A government big enough to give you everything banks, however, there are others who are totally dishonorable. When a you want, is strong enough to take everything you have.” bank arbitrarily raises credit card rates or other fees, everyone needs to Thomas Jefferson Denny Linville know what the alternatives are and what to do. We also have to create an Since my last writing, the Walton Hills Council Walton Hills environment to keep and provide more jobs, services, and properly use received the budget from the Village Administration and Councilman our vital resources in order to maintain our way of life and freedom. I can tell you first hand that budgeting can be a very trying task. What do you do in a time of falling revenues? We have all read Recommendations: about the great (in reality, not so great), “YEAR OF THE CUT.” Cut this, cut that, layoffs here, layoffs there and everything else one can imagine. 1. A grand strategic plan that includes people representing all of Everyone’s doing it! our communities and school district The present budget calls for Walton Hills to spend about $657,000 less

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Musa Otieno Godfrey Tenoff – Goalkeeper #0 – Concord, OH Evan Bush Warren Kanu – Midfielder #16 – Freetown, Played at Lake Catholic and University of Sierra Leone. Member of Sierra Leone Akron MAC all-time leader in wins (62) and National Team 2007 Midfielder of the Year in shutouts (48) Sierra Leone – Defender #2 – Nairobi, Kenya Musa Otieno Ryan Stewart – Midfielder/Forward #17 – Captain of Kenyan National Team from 2000- Mayora, Trinidad. Collected four goals and 2008. 2007 Player of the Year in South one assist as a rookie in 2008. Three-time African Premier League NAIA all-American at Lindsay Wilson College – Midfielder #8 – Godfrey Tenoff Teteh Bangura – Forward #18 – Freetown, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa Sierra Leone. Has been capped by Sierra Max Cream Two-time all-Atlantic 10 at University of Dayton Jason Hotchkin Leone National Team Leading goal scorer in Former captain of USL-1 Minnesota Thunder Sierra Leone Premier League in 2007 – Midfielder/Forward #9 – Los Max Cream Terrence McAllister – Midfielder #23 – Angeles, CA. Began professional career at Arima, Trinidad. Has been capped by age of 16 in Europe Former member of MLS Trinidad and Tobago National Team L.A. Galaxy Played professionally with Joe Public FC in Trinidad from 2002-2008 Ricardo Pierre-Louis – Forward #11 – Leogane, Haiti Played last season with MLS Arsene Oka – Forward #25 – Abidjan, Ivory champion Columbus Crew Coast. Formerly of MLS New England Has scored six goals in 26 appearances with Revolution Alumni of Ivory Coast U-17 and U- Haitian National Team 23 national teams – Defender #14 – Columbia, Anthony Stovall Jason Hotchkin – Midfield/Forward #27 – in action! SC. Inaugural member of City Stars Ryan Stewart Greenville, SC. All-Golden State Athletic Three-year starter for University of South Musa Otieno looking Conference at Biola University. Has played Carolina for the ball professionally in Germany and Sweden The Cleveland City Stars come to Bearcat Stadium The Cleveland City Stars announced recently that Bedford’s own Bearcat Stadium excited to have the Cleveland City Stars join the Bedford family,” said Bedford Board of will serve as the club’s new home. As part of the agreement with the Bedford City School Education President Tim Tench. “I’m sure the organization will find our facility second to District, the stadium will be known as Middlefield Cheese Stadium at Bedford City Schools none and will consider our stadium a welcome home. We will treat the Stars and their fans during all 2009 City Stars events. ”Having our name attached to such a tremendous facility as our own and everybody that’s affiliated with the organization will be well taken care of.” and associated with an organization as respected as the Cleveland City Stars is an honor Pastor Doug Boquist, the team pastor for the City Stars and a long-time resident of for Middlefield Cheese,” said Middlefield Cheese President and CEO John Rothenbuhler. Bedford, played a role in bringing the two sides together on an agreement. “The City Stars are proven winners on the field, and perhaps more importantly, they are ”I’m immensely pleased that the City Stars are making their home in Bedford,” said Boquist. winners off the field as well. The agreement to bring the City Stars to Middlefield Cheese “This is a win for Bedford, a win for our schools and a win for the children of our community. Stadium in Bedford will be beneficial for this great community, particularly the children For the past two years I have watched the City Stars unselfishly give their time and talent to who will have excellent role models on and off the field.” help the children of the inner city. I am looking forward to seeing them work with the Other terms of the agreement include free soccer clinics for children of Bedford and children of our community as well.” performance and attendance incentives for students of Bedford City Schools. Incentives Middlefield Cheese Stadium at Bedford City Schools holds 5,000 seats with room for include having students with improved G.P.A.’s and superior attendance announced and an additional 3,000 in standing room and features restrooms, merchandise stands and rewarded during City Stars games. ”The Cleveland City Stars are happy to have a new full-service concessions under the grandstands. The 985,600 square foot stadium was home in Bedford,” said Cleveland City Stars General Manager Mark Geissbauer. built in 1994 at a cost of $7.95 million and was renovated in 2004 with the installation of a “Middlefield Cheese Stadium at the Bedford City Schools is more than a place for us to brand new FieldTurf playing surface over the 120 X 75 field dimensions. play. It offers us a chance to make an impact in the community and continue our mission The state-of-the-art press box features two levels with room for announcers, reporters and of serving the city and changing the world while also taking advantage of Bedford’s beautiful scouts on the first level and production space on the second level. The 520 square foot facility. The partnership with the school district falls right in line with what we have scoreboard includes a message center with changeable graphics and displays. accomplished in our first two years and we look forward to a great relationship.” The grounds also include 539 on-site parking spots, including 25 disabled spots, with Both sides worked together in ensuring the school district and the community would overflow parking readily available. benefit from the partnership. ”As president of the Board of Education, I can say that we are Please patronize our advertisers and support local business. THANK YOU! Liberty News & Views Page 7 Cleveland City Stars Max Cream’s Moto “Vincere es Totum” Evan Bush is One of Our Own!

“Vincere es Totum - to win is everything.” That is Max Cream’s Although he thinks Chicago is a beautiful city, goalkeeper Evan Bush’s ambitious motto, and the striker aims to back it up while playing here for the true Midwestern love has always been Cleveland. Born in Mayfield, Ohio, Cleveland City Stars. Coming from an impressive soccer background both Evan is truly a local boy - who’s decided to stay local with the Cleveland City in Europe and Los Angeles, Max is excited to bring his skill and positive Stars. After playing at Lake Catholic High School and being a four-year starter energy to the City Stars. “I expect to help the team build on the high standards at the University of Akron, Evan is excited to begin his professional career set from last season,” Max says. “I will look to score and create goals, and with the City Stars. hopefully entertain in the process.” Evan’s family is also thrilled to see him staying in Cleveland. His parents The 21-year old striker, a native of Los Angeles CA, began training Cathy and Gary Bush, along with his sisters Amy, Megan and Jill, describe professionally with the LA Galaxy at the age of 15. It was in a 2006 LA Galaxy their family as very close, and are eager to share in Evan’s professional friendly that Max scored his first professional goal. His constant attention to start so close to home. A four-year starter for the nationally ranked Zips, the game paid off early, and he went on to Bush is the all-time leader in the Mid play in Europe at the age of 16. American Conference in career wins (62), After a training stint with Stoke City, Cream shutouts (48), and goals against average played on the U-19 club for Dundee United (.60). and with the reserve team for Dunfermline In 2008, Bush started all 23 matches Athletic in the Scottish Premier League for Akron and posted a 17-2-4 record, before returning home for a trial session including 13 shutouts, 60 saves and a with the Los Angeles Galaxy during the conference-best .41 GAA. At the 2006-07 season. conclusion of his senior season, Bush Cream returned to Europe the was named all-Mid American Conference following season, joining the first team of First Team and NSCAA all-Great Lakes SV Meppen in Germany where he Region. Gary Bush says that due to Evan’s registered 4 goals in 12 appearances enthusiasm and success, the entire family before moving on to Shelbourne FC of the has become huge soccer fans. ”We Irish 1st Division in 2008. always hoped someday that Evan would His international experience, coupled with have the opportunity to play in front of family his soccer skills, were things that caught and friends,” says Gary. “Now that he has coach Rod Underwood’s attention. “Max that chance, we could not be more has the versatility to be a powerful and excited.” explosive striker and also a creative Even though Evan, nicknamed passer in the midfield,” says Underwood. Musa Otieno Kissing the Championship Cup “Bushel,” has had a tremendously “He has traveled the world at a young age successful college career, he still and has tremendous experience against top-level talent.” remembers scoring his first goal in a YMCA rec league at the age of five. Cream believes the international travels will prove beneficial during his Since then, Evan laughs, goals have been rather few and far between since initial season in the USL First Division. ”The USL has a very international becoming a keeper, he can still smile about scoring that day 18 years ago. feel with clubs like the Puerto Rico Islanders, Vancouver Whitecaps and the His father Gary has a different memory of Evan’s success in the rec league, Montreal Impact,” said Cream. “Even the Portland Timbers have a very recollecting a match where the opposing coach went onto the field mid- European style fan base at their matches. I’m excited because all of this will game and carried Evan off. “He declared the game would be more fair if feel very familiar to me, just in a different setting.” Evan was not playing,” Gary laughs. “Evan didn’t have a clue as to what International soccer and the USL are also both familiar to Max partially was happening, but everyone else involved certainly did!” due to his dual citizenship in England and the United States. Born to a British Luckily for the opposing teams, goal-scoring Evan eventually decided to father and American mother, Max’s father has played a large role in his soccer try out the position of goalkeeper. Gary Bush remembers Evan saying that development, and attended all of his games growing up. Max attributes much one positive aspect of the position change was that he wouldn’t have to run of his progress and growth in the game to the post-game evaluations he as much. Obviously this is in no part due to a lack of athleticism, as Evan received from his father and grandfather. “If I didn’t have the best of matches, has also excelled in basketball and baseball. “He was a very good baseball they’d tell me what I did well and what I needed to do more of, so I was player, any position really,” says Gary. “Although hitting was sometimes an always looking to improve my game,” Max remembers. issue!” This dedicated player, who believes that if you doubt yourself, you’ve Luckily Evan never let defeat get in the way of his aspirations, though it lost already, idolizes the focus, drive and foot skills of Maradona. Coupled is a good thing for the City Stars that he gave up baseball. His father says with Max’s high aspirations to become this season’s top goal scorer, he will that through the years, Evan has learned that victory does not always happen, certainly be a player to watch. but in the end success does. Gary finds that soccer has taught Evan to be ! a more responsible person, and one that is appreciative of what it takes to succeed in life. Evan credits his success on his composure, which he defines as one of his soccer strengths, and his level-headedness seems to 2009 Schedule have paid off. While at Akron, the Bush was a three-time all-Mid American Conference Day Date Time first team selection. As a freshman in 2005, Bush was named the MAC newcomer of the year while also being recognized as a Freshman all- American when he was third in the nation with a GAA of .51. Friday May 1, 2009 8:00 p.m. Bush helped guide the Zips to a 9th place national ranking in the final poll of Saturday May 9, 2009 7:00 p.m. 2008 and was invited along with top MLS draft pick Steve Zakuani to represent Friday May 22, 2009 8:00 p.m. Akron at the MLS combine in January. Saturday June 13, 2009 7:00 p.m. The awards and achievements haven’t gotten to his head however, as Evan still credits his family and friends as being far more important than any Thursday June 18,2009 7:00 p.m. soccer victory. And his family is definitely behind him. “We hope he finds Saturday June 20, 2009 7:00 p.m. as much success and enjoyment that the game has brought to him in the Tuesday June 23, 2009 7:00 p.m. past,” says Gary. “We are all excited about the upcoming season and the Saturday June 27,2009 7:00 p.m. opportunity to see him on the field here in Cleveland!” Friday July 3, 2009 8:00 p.m. Friday July 12, 2009 5:00 p.m. Friday July 17,2009 7:00 p.m. Come out, enjoy and support Saturday August 1,2009 7:00 p.m. Tuesday August 18,2009 7:00 p.m. our Bedford Professional Saturday August 22, 2009 7:00 p.m. Saturday September 5, 2009 2:00 p.m. Sports team! Page 8 Liberty News & Views Please patronize our advertisers and support local business. THANK YOU! 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Many of us have put our heart and soul into living in these communities and as a Council, we want to do as much as possible to help our neighbors. 6495 BRECKSVILLE ROAD ! INDEPENDENCE, OHIO 44131 There are Foreclosure Assistance Resources available for homeowners in FOR DIRECTIONS PLEASE VISIT WWW.RCOINSHOP.COM trouble, those having a hard time and those that anticipate that with a little help they can overcome. The following resources are available: HOPE for Homeowners Program: The HOPE for Homeowners Program !!!!!!!! STORE HOURS !!!!!!!! allows homeowners who have difficulty paying their mortgages to refinance into FHA-insured mortgages. For these borrowers, lenders will be required to MON-FRI: 10AM-6PM SATURDAY: 10AM-3PM “write down” the size of the mortgage to a maximum of 90% of the home’s SUNDAY BY APPOINTMENT new appraised value. The program offers 30-year fixed rate mortgages and is IMMEDIATE PAYMENT! 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Because when one looks at Walton classes at a university site. Hills’ income our “Total Revenues” for 2009 are estimated to decrease versus The school district can offer this program (known as Post-Secondary 2008: Enrollment Options or PSEO), through a partnership with Lorain County Actual Projected Community College (LCCC). The curriculum includes courses in 2008 2009 mathematics, social studies, foreign language, english, and biology for high Revenues: $6,102,007 $6,079,065 school students. Students earn both high school and college credit - and in all instances, college credit is awarded and may be transferred to a college Expenditures: $7,919,860 $7,263,326 or university of choice after high school graduation. The district staff works in cooperation with LCCC officials to make sure Deficit <$1,817,853> <$1,184,261> that students are selecting the proper courses by assessing the students’ academic abilities prior to enrollment. This pre-assessment is completed in Our present pace of spending deepens when you consider that our largest order to make sure that students are ready for college-level coursework. expenditures are for personnel. Our present income looks to continue in a When it is determined that they are eligible to participate in these classes, “zero” growth or minus growth position. With the administrations deficit they are enrolled and begin their college program. spending, citizens of Walton Hills can expect the once large fund balance to The most significant benefit, other than the academics, is that there are be fully depleted in about 4 1/2 years. Walton Hills will be unable to spend no tuition costs- even the books are free! Imagine the savings to a family beyond our income at this point forward. Our “rainy day” fund will be who elects to send their child or children to college! Most state universities completely depleted. You then arrive at a point where this can lead to a cost approximately $17,000-$22,000 per year for room, board, and tuition. situation as has happened in Warrensville Heights and North Randall. Our Likewise, the private colleges and universities are usually 50%-100% more budget problems will not be solved by taking about $42,000 out of recreation costly to attend than the state institutions. By participating in the PSEO and a couple hundred thousand dollars out of SCMR / Service. More good program, students have the opportunity to enter a college or university as a news is the fact we will spend $150,000 less on Fire and Medical Rescue sophomore. That translates into quite a substantial savings! Services in 2009 versus 2008, where we spent $623,372. Consider too This is a fantastic opportunity for the Bedford City Schools’ families and that we are now getting significant presence for EMS / Paramedic Services I encourage you to explore this opportunity by contacting your child’s high as opposed to 2008. Budgeting for a governmental entity can be a nightmare. school counselor. They will be glad to go over the details of the program If we don’t make tough decisions now, hard decisions will be made, popular with you! 7777777777777777777 or unpopular, at some future time! If there is a moral to this story I would offer that every adult and most young adults can grasp what happens when you spend more than your Walton Hills Citizens League income. You go into debt or you spend your savings. NEXT MEETING WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2009 at 7 p.m. If you have an opinion (good or otherwise) about these thoughts, I would in the Community Room like to hear from you. You can reach me at 440/439-2675 or email me at Attention Walton Hills residents, It’s that time of year again, time [email protected]. Next month I am going to try to compose something to be thinking of a special person that you would like to nominate for that will be of interest to all readers, but most especially of interest to Walton the prestigious Citizen of the Year Award to be awarded by the Walton Hills. 7777777777777777777 Hills Citizens’ League at the Community Day event held in the Village this coming August. Please use the form below, along with any additional pages deemed Walton Hills Women’s Club necessary to describe why this individual should receive this award. Note: We will again host a Classic Car Show benefiting the 2009 First Annual Plant Sale! MetroHealth Burn Center, in July. ************************************************************************************* Annual Flower Flats $12 10” Hanging Baskets $15 “Citizen of the Year” Nomination Form Begonia - Red Leaf Fuchsia The Annual Citizens’ League “Citizen of the Year” award is to be presented at the Community Day celebration in August. This is to recognize, Sweetheart Series (dwarf) New Guinea Impatiens acknowledge and honor one of our very special residents, who has Ivy Geranium Begonia - Green Leaf unselfishly given of their time and talents for the enrichment of this Valentine Series (dwarf) Combination Basket community. Impatient All residents are encouraged to nominate a worthy person to receive Tempo Series (10”-14”) Bedding Geraniums $25 each this honor. This deserving member of our village must have accomplishments Marigold that were completed for the benefit or good of the Village or its Residents. Large Double Flower Flats of 18 They shall have received no pay while completing said accomplishments, Snapdragon nor were they on the Village payroll in the commission of their tasks, dedicating Single Petunia Storm Series themselves and their actions to the betterment of all who live in our Bi-Color Petunia community. Dianthus Please use this form for your nomination, with only one nominating signature. Should you require additional space, attach the necessary pages The purpose of this sale is to subsidize our High School to the back of this form. Place in a sealed envelope marked” Citizens’ League”, and drop it in the white mail box outside of the Walton Hills Village Stipend Awards & our Scholarship Awards Hall, or put it in our mail slot within the building. You may also mail it to the We thank you in advance for supporting us in this endeavor Citizens’ League Secretary, 7595 Walton Road, Walton Hills Ohio 44146. Nominations must be received no later than Monday July 20. 2009. Just check the items you wish to order, placing the number wanted in the appropriate blank & put in the white mail box at Village Hall. Make Nominee’s Name:______checks payable to: Walton Hills Women’s Club Address______Phone______

All orders must be in by April 11, 2009 Why, you feel this individual should be named the “Citizen of the Year” of Walton Hills. You can pick up your order at our SPRING FLING Event on April 26, 2009 Between the hours 10:00 am-2:00 pm at the Walton Hills Village Hall parking lot. Thank You so Much. If you have any questions or need an order Your name *______Date*______Address *______Phone *______from please feel free to call * Required, Must be completed, anonymous applications will not be accepted. Jan @ 440.786.0877 Page 14 Liberty News & Views Please patronize our advertisers and support local business. THANK YOU! Two Local Business People BEDFORD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Promoting the Locavore Movement Issue #14 Operating Levy on the May 5, 2009 ballot By Andrea Fishman

On Tuesday May 5, 2009, the Bedford Board of Education will seek approval of a 4.9-mill operating levy. Issue #14 will protect quality education Locavore n. Someone who primarily eats foods grown within a 100 in the school district by providing teachers, up-to-date textbooks, and mile radius of their home. programs and services to help students continue to demonstrate academic achievement. In addition, funds generated from this levy will support the It was the 2007 New Oxford American Dictionary word of the year and increasing day-to-day costs of operating the district’s six schools, including it’s still gaining popularity and is more important than ever. By eating locally, four elementary, one middle, and one high school. most locavores hope to create a greater connection between themselves The Board of Education placed a levy on the November 2008 ballot, but it and their food sources, resist industrialized and processed foods, and support failed. In the three years leading to the November levy request, the Bedford their local economy. Schools reduced the budget by $6 million. This included . . . All things local Executive Chef Brandt Evans and local Farmer Michele Bline are interested in—hence the partnership between Evans’ · Closing Aurora School Blue Canyon Restaurant in Twinsburg and Bline’s “The Other Side of the · Eliminating four administrative positions, plus the Fence” farm in Atwater, Ohio. Elementary Administrative intern Bline will supply locally grown, organic produce for Blue Canyon · Reducing department budgets Restaurant. The two met last summer at the Twinsburg Farmers’ Market · Cutting labor costs (excluding teachers). and the match was obvious. Bline says she’s a “fanatic when it comes to how our food is grown and what we unknowingly put in our mouths.” At her Failure of the levy in November left the School District unable to collect family farm, she uses only natural and organic fertilizers, never uses $4.3 million in 2009 and beyond, and further cuts were made beginning in pesticides or herbicides, and accepts that sometimes “nature will win and a December 2008. Employees who retired or resigned were not replaced where crop will be a complete loss.” Chef Evans agrees, adding that “when you possible, overtime was reduced, class field trips and student activity buses buy local you’re also not contributing to the use of gasoline and other fuels were eliminated, and purchases of new textbooks and school buses were needed to truck produce thousands of miles.” postponed. The arrangement benefits both. Bline will grow tomatoes, peppers, Following the levy’s defeat in November 2008, residents asked us to squashes, peas, beans, herbs, lettuces and more for Blue Canyon. “If we tighten our belts and lower the millage. The Board listened to the can’t eat it right in the garden, we don’t sell it. We grow everything from community and lowered the millage. It placed a 4.9-mill operating levy seed that we buy only from companies taking the safe seed pledge, and on the May 5, 2009 ballot asking only for what is needed to avoid use no treated or genetically engineered seed,” says Bline. Chef Evans told devastating cuts. Bline “You grow it, I will cook it. She (Bline) will grow vegetables for us and I The Bedford City Schools have been making steady progress. This will be able to have local, real, honest and true organic foods on my menu.” year, the school district moved up to the EFFECTIVE rating on the 2007- In addition to being featured on the menu at Blue Canyon, delicious tasting 2008 Ohio Report Card, one of the state’s highest academic ratings. Two “clean” foods from “The Other Side of the Fence” farm can be found at the schools — Central Primary School and Carylwood Intermediate School — Twinsburg Farmers’ Market on Thursdays, Cuyahoga Falls Farmers’ Market moved up to the EXCELLENT rating. In addition, students in grades four on Fridays and Hudson Farmers’ Market on Saturdays. Michele Bline can through eight EXCEEDED Ohio’s academic expectations in reading and be reached via email at [email protected]. You can also sign up math. for her newsletter “The View,” by emailing her. That progress is now in jeopardy. If Issue #14 does not pass, the Look for organic, locally grown specialties on Blue Canyon’s menu Bedford Schools will need to make even more cuts that are certain to hinder starting early this summer (www.bluecanyonrestaurant.com, 8960 Wilcox the quality of education. These cuts include: Dr., Twinsburg, OH 44087, 330-486-2583.) · Eliminating 26 non-teaching positions, including custodians and secretaries Need to increase business? · Eliminating 28-30 teachers, resulting in larger class sizes and reductions in programs Advertise in Liberty News & Views · Eliminating transportation for students in grades 9-12, including students As Liberty News & Views grows, so will you! who attend private and parochial high schools 440-232-2080 · Eliminating athletics and extra-curricular activities at Heskett Middle School.

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Isabel DeMarco passed away on Dec. 22, 2008 in Cape Coral, FL. Join in a celebration of Isabel’s life on Wed, April 8, 2009 at 10:00 AM at Garfield Heights Community Methodist Church. This would have been her 93rd birthday. 7777777777777777777 Thoughts about why I love serving as a Board of Education Member Andrew C.M. Mizsak, M.A.P. Member Board of Education Bedford City School District

I often get asked why I love serving as a Board of Education Member here in the Bedford City School District, and I normally give some kind of happy-go-lucky response that one would expect to hear from a public official like “I want to give back to my community,” “I want to help kids succeed in the global marketplace,” or something else to that effect. The truth is that I genuinely mean it when I say these things, plus I bleed green. One of the greatest gifts I have ever received is a quality education provided by the Bedford City Schools. Through the work of the teachers, Classified ad Job wanted administrators, and support staff during my entire career as a student, coupled with the encouragement of Philip Zellhofer - Job wanted: Material Control Professional with strong background as Purchasing Agent and my parents, I was able to receive an education that allowed me to compete with students from all over the Production Scheduler, including twelve years in Supervision, desires to utilize exceptional qualifications and skills to lead a North East Ohio Employer to superior performance and profitability.Call (216) 534-7084 world during my undergraduate and graduate studies. The education I received in the Bedford City Schools not that long ago was superb and, in fact, put me ahead of the curve in many areas of my higher education. I look at my service on the Board as a way of saying thank you to my teachers and this community Multiple for investing in my education, and I believe my highest duty is to make sure that the students currently in the Bedford City Schools receive a high quality education. To those naysayers who think you cannot receive a great education in the Bedford City Schools, I say come on in, check out our safe, secure, and Landscaping clean schools. I further say come on in and meet our educators and support staff. They are among Ohio’s best educators, and they are wonderful people whose hearts are dedicated to making the children of this community great. I love serving as a Board of Education Member because I get to witness them firsthand Services shaping the future of our world, and it is truly a precious sight to see. I love serving as a Member of the Bedford Board of Education because I have the privilege of This Spring save yourself some time and money serving with four other Board Members who are as passionate about this community and our schools as I am. I love serving as a Member of the Bedford Board of Education because I get to learn everyday from and let the experts at MLS Landscaping help my colleagues, our Administrative Team, our teaching faculty, and our support staff because their hearts you with all your landscaping needs! and minds are dedicated to making the Bedford City School District Ohio’s premier learning community. While we may not always agree on everything, we work together to accomplish the overall mission of the Our Services Include…. District. Once again, you may be thinking, “Andrew, you’re doing that whole happy-go-lucky thing again,” • Weekly Mowing & Trimming but let me tell you what I really love. 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Thank you for allowing me this privilege. • Small Landscape Design • Gutter Cleaning This school district’s best days are yet to come, and I want to be there for them. The challenges we face currently: whether they are financial, related to student turnover, related to economic development, or Insured and Bonded in the Beautiful Village of Walton Hills related to continuous academic improvement are real. My colleagues and I will take them head on, and Call Today and Start Saving Time I will continue to work hard on your behalf to meet and exceed your expectations. This is going to be an exciting time, and a time where we will be able to see the very best of the Bedford City Schools. 216-236-6045 I love being your Board Member, and as always, please feel free to contact me via e-mail at [email protected], should I be able to be of additional service to you. 216-570-5827 Page 16 Liberty News & Views Please patronize our advertisers and support local business. THANK YOU! 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(Dear Reader from page 1) A combined Strategic Planning committee needs to be created. The purpose is to layout a long term program for the use of vital resources. When implemented in 1992, Strategic Planning reduced the cost of school operations by tens of millions over the years. Strategic planning identifies situations with high value needs, efforts concentrated, and solutions are efficiently implemented. Buy locally whenever possible. Local businesses create jobs. Jobs Now available for create wealth. Without jobs everyone would be in poverty. There are many existing services for job training and placement. More will be discussed about this in the May issue of Liberty News & Views. Private Parties on Saturdays! Our four communities need to coordinate their efforts to reduce Call Carla 216-218-1790 the pressure of high density housing. Multi-family zoning must be eliminated from the school district. This has already been done in Oakwood Village and Walton Hills and needs to be done in Bedford and Bedford Heights. April Weekly Specials: Vacant land whenever possible needs to become parks. Monday: Buy one 2 topping pizza and receive During the past few months I have identified a very serious concern. Land valuations, to say the least, are improper. The county is not staffed 2nd cheese pizza ½ off. $ 99 to properly value business, residential or vacant land. This issue needs to Tuesday: Small 2 topping pizza & 10 wings ...... 11 be addressed in the grand strategic plan. Property values are all over the Large 2 topping pizza & 12 wings ...... $1499 place, with some properties paying too much in real estate taxes and other Extra Large 2 topping pizza & 15 wings ...... $1799 far too little. Just the land values range from $.04 to $23.50 per sq. ft. At Wednesday: ½ pound mussels ...... $ 395 $23.50 the land value is $1 million per acre. No land in the Bedford area is Hot Stuffed Peppers ...... $ 695 worth $1 million per acre. The county is doing a revaluation during the next Thursday: Penne, Riccota & Meat Lasagna two years. To say the numbers currently on the books are not correct is a Salad & Roll ...... $ 695 major understatement. The Declaration of Independence, states very clearly Friday: Lenten specials: Fish Fries, Pierogies that all are created equal. Finally, there will be a series of fund raising events to provide funds for $1.50 off any small, large or extra large pizza $ 99 projects identified in the strategic plan. These events will be posted in Liberty Sunday: All you can eat pasta ...... 3 News and Views. Volunteers are needed. Please plan to attend. 7777777777777777777 Homemade Pizza & Italian Cuisine by Carla Need to increase business? COUPON Mon-Fri: 4-10 PM • Sun: 1-7 PM Catering available. Talk with Carla. Advertise in Liberty News & Views $ 00 ! As Liberty News & Views grows, so will you! Off dinner1 special! 440-786-9902 440-232-2080 One dinner per coupon. 18000 Alexander Road Expires 4-30-09 (SE Corner of Alexander & Walton Roads across from City Hall.) Page 18 Liberty News & Views Please patronize our advertisers and support local business. THANK YOU! Heskett Bearcats Complete Another Successful Winter Sports Season 2008-2009 Heskett 7th Grade Girls Basketball This year’s team was coached by Ms. Jennifer Pawlitsch. The 7th Grade girls’ basketball team had a 9-1 record and On Thursday March 12, 2009, students, athletes, parents and friends gathered at Heskett Middle School to avenged their only loss by beating Shaker Heights on the last game of the season. Each member of the team recognize and honor the 118 7th and 8th student-athletes who participated in Winter Sports during the 2008-2009 improved their endurance, ball handling, and shooting from the beginning of the season to the end. Off the court, the school-year. The evening began in the auditorium with the players and coaches of all the Winter Sports teams being Lady Bearcats got it done in the classroom as well with 7 team members receiving 2nd Grading Period Academic recognized for their hard-work and dedication. The individual teams then broke out into different rooms around Heskett Awards. The members of the 7th Grade girls’ basketball team are: so the coaches could honor the individual athletes and present the team awards. The evening concluded with an ice Zoe Holder, Kayla Lakatos, Sheila Penn, Desiree Scott, Alicia Sephus, Kayla Simmons, Daniella Smith, Vaniece cream social in the cafeteria. Sumpter, Aria Williams and Aliyah Wright

2008-2009 Heskett Swimming 2008 – 2009 Heskett 8th Grade Girls Basketball This year’s team was coached by Mrs. Michelle Rea, Mr. Kevin Vargyas, and Mrs. Debra Vovk. This was This year’s team was coached by Mr. Rayshon Banks. The 8th Grade girls’ basketball team had an 8-2 regular the largest swim team Heskett has had in several years and every swimmer on the team learned a new stroke. The season record. In the Lake Erie League Middle School Tournament, the Lady Bearcats made it to the Quarterfinals majority of swimmers are 7th graders and many of them stepped up into leadership positions this year. Next year’s before losing to a strong Shaker Heights squad. Big things are expected from next year’s 8th Grade team as the 7th team is full of promise as those 7th graders return as 8th graders. The members of the swim team are: Graders move up and attempt to fill the shoes of the graduating 8th Graders. The members of the 8th Grade girls’ 7th Grade: Bianca Albarado, Deja Dent, Malik Doss, Sylena Huff, Jack Konapa, Erin Newsome, Holly Olberding, basketball team are: Keve Pigniczky, Carol Price, Emily Price, Trevon Savage, Sydney Smith, Paul Svagerko, Damari Thomas, Taylor Character , Alexis Cutner, Brandi Dean, Shakory Dorsey, Justice Grimes, Ashley Hamilton, Payton Julian, Cody Tokarcik, Alexis Toohey, Starr Wallace, and Brandon Winkler Ashley Lockhart, Taylor Murphy, Zarria Neal, Destiny Reed, Sierra Williams and Tierra Willis 8th Grade: Carley Browning, Crissean Caver, Elaina Fisher, Hannah Schwab, and Joshua Yusko 2008 -2009 Heskett 7th Grade Boys Basketball 2008-2009 Heskett Wrestling This year’s team was coached by Mr. Ed Uhlir. The 7th Grade boys’ basketball team compiled an overall This year’s team was coached by Mr. Mike Cline and Mr. Dan Brinson. The wrestling team compiled an record of 7-5. During the season, the Bearcats and winning streaks of 3 in a row and 4 in a row. Opposing teams impressive dual meet record of 9-3, placed 5th at the Maple Heights Tournament, placed 3rd at the Tallmadge did not want to travel the Heskett gymnasium because they knew victories would be hard to come by. Heskett had Tournament, and placed 2nd at the Beachwood Tournament. In addition to a successful regular season, 15 wrestlers an overall home record of 5-1. The members of the 7th Grade boys’ basketball team are: participated in the District Qualifier for the Ohio Junior High/Middle School State Tournament. Of those 15, three J’son Bennett, Demarcus Hollis, Shawn Karolczyk, Timothy King, Miles Meredith, Keilen Mitchell, Stephen Moore, wresters qualified for the State Tournament: Josh Landon, Antwand Hill, and Jonathan Morgan-Cunningham. The Isaiah Ratliff, Julio Stevens, De’Laurien Thompson, Jethel Ware and William White members of the wrestling team are: 7th Grade: Chris Browning, Shannon Conway, Lorenzo Edwards, Ronnell Gates, Jairod James, Tavarre McClain, 2008 -2009 Heskett 8th Grade Boys Basketball , Jonathan Morgan-Cunningham, Tiara Neal, Sarah Shirak, Ryan Taylor, and John Williams This year’s team was coached by Mr. Pete Priola. The 8th Grade basketball team had an unblemished 12-0 8th Grade: Gary Baker, Robert Bowling, Jaquan Elem, Andre Gilmore, Luis Hernandez, Antwand Hill, Tim Hinton- regular season in the tough Lake Erie League. The Bearcats cruised through the Quarterfinals and Semifinals of the McCoy, Christian Hunter, Samaar Johnson, Joshua Landon, Reginald McCree, Miles McDaniel, Chris Merriman, Lake Erie League Middle School Tournament. In the Finals, Heskett met up with a very talented team from East Isaac Scuvotti, Isaiah Talley, Marshall Turner, Patrick Wallace and Taylor Williams Cleveland Heritage. The Bearcats had to claw their way back from a 4th quarter deficit to defeat Heritage by a score of 45-41. This victory gave Heskett a perfect 15-0 season along with the regular season LEL Championship and LEL 2008-2009 Heskett Cheerleaders Tournament Championship. This year’s squad was coached by Ms. Tiffany Huerster and Ms. Alecia Burns. The cheerleaders really came At the Winter Sports Recognition Night on Thursday March 12, 2009, Heskett Middle School Principal Virginia together this year and worked hard to improve as a whole. Improvements this year included increased vocal levels, Golden presented each member of the team with a commemorative framed team picture taken on the court motions, better jumps, better synchronization of movements and the creation of new cheers and chants. These immediately after the championship game. Mrs. Golden also recognized Mr. Pete Priola as Coach of the Year improvements led to more school spirit which helped keep the crowd enthused during games. 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