Geauga Maple Leaf 1-5-23

Thursday, January 5, 2023

Vol. 29 No. 1 • Chardon, Ohio www.geaugamapleleaf.com $1.00

Woman Charged With Voting In Ohio and Florida

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A former Geauga County resident is accused of casting a ballot in two states in the 2020 general election.

Ashley E. Gelman, 40, of Parkland, Fla., and formerly of Russell Township, has been indicted on one count each of illegal voting, a fourth-degree felony, and election falsification, a fifth-degree felony.

In October 2022, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose referred Gelman to Geauga County Prosecutor Jim Flaiz and the Ohio Attorney General’s Office for potential voter fraud violations. Through a joint partnership with several states, including Florida, LaRose’s office conducted a cross-match of Gelman’s voter history and subsequent investigation.

“As a result of this review at this time, my office identified one individual who appears to have voted in Geauga County, after casting a ballot in a different state in the

Sheriff Recovers 1 Stolen Vehicle

The Geauga County Sheriff’s Office has recovered one of the three stolen vehicles from Junction Auto’s showroom, said Chief Deputy Tom Rowan.

The 2020 Black Jeep Cherokee Trackhawk, listed at $89,900 on the Junction Auto website, was found in Cleveland, Rowan said.

Two other vehicles — a 2022 White Dodge Challenger Scatpack and 2021 Granite Challenger — are still not recovered but detectives are investigating leads.

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Chardon High School students have an extra day to sleep off their winter break after Superinten dent Michael Hanlon announced the building will be closed Jan. 4 through Jan. 6 due to ongoing repairs after low temperatures caused a water line to burst in the upstairs hallway of one of the old est parts of the building Dec. 25. Students will be provided with virtual instruction through the end of the week as work continues in downstairs classrooms, which

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IMAGE VIA CHARDON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE New Year’s Eve had an unearthly feel in uptown Chardon, after a massive winter storm moved out of the area and warmer temperatures moved in. Chardon Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Melissa Ricco snapped photos of the eerie fog that settled over the area. The photos, including views around the square, proved popular on the Chamber’s Facebook page, and anyone who would like a copy can stop by the Chamber office at 213 Main Street, or contact the Chamber via www.chardonchamber.com.

Kent Man Faces Felony Charges in Chester Theft

By John kaRlovec John@kaRlovecmedia com

A Kent man was charged with multiple felonies in connection with the burglary of a Chester Township home around 4 p.m. Oct. 24, 2022, while the family was attending a relative’s funeral service.

James J. Henterly, 42, of Overlook Road, Kent, was indicted Dec. 27 on burglary, grand theft and having weapons while under disability charges. According to the 10-count indictment, Henterly broke into the home and allegedly stole more than $7,500 worth of property and four firearms.

At the time of the alleged crimes, Henterly was prohibited from carrying a firearm. The charges, which carry a gun specification because of the stolen firearms, range from second- to fourth-degree felonies.

Chester Township Police Chief Craig Young said officers were dispatched to a Wilson Mills Road home for an apparent burglary. Video footage captured from a Ring camera installed at the home showed an unmasked man approaching the home.

Prior to breaking into the house through an open window, the man placed a blue mask over his face. Later, the man is seen leaving the home, struggling to carry two bags filled with items, and entering a nearby wooded area.

“He exited the home with bags full of things, so he stole a lot from the home,” Young said.

Homeowners told police a large amount

of jewelry, cash and several firearms were missing from the home. They also said their relative’s funeral service was publicly reported and believed the unidentified intruder knew they would not be home at the time of the break-in, Geauga County Prosecutor Jim Flaiz told the Geauga County Maple Leaf.

Police published photographs of the suspect, as well as other information, about the crime on their Facebook page.

Chester Township Det. Robert Pomnean also entered a description of the crime and images of the suspect on a detective bureau networking website, Young said.

“It’s a really useful tool because if a detective, say, in Mentor or Macedonia, in this instance, has a similar case and they see the post that we make, and they see images, they can say that’s our guy, and that’s what happened on this one,” Young said.

Young explained a lieutenant with the Macedonia Police Department reached out to him right away and said they were investigating a similar burglary Henterly allegedly committed in Summit County.

“He had actually left DNA at their scene, they knew who he was and we started putting it together at that point,” said Young.

While Macedonia was investigating Henterly, Northfield Village police made a traffic stop on Henterly’s vehicle and he subsequently was arrested on a burglary warrant out of Sagamore Hills, Young said.

Once arrested, a search warrant was done on his vehicle and some of the stolen property was located inside the car, he added.

Macedonia police also located a storage facility where they believed Henterly was storing stolen items. A search warrant was executed and firearms and other valuables were seized and later identified as missing from the Wilson Mills home, Young said.

Police were unable to locate any missing jewelry.

“This was a fairly complex case in which there’s a lot of different departments that had him as a suspect,” Young said. “He was doing

multiple burglaries throughout the area.”

Young praised Pomnean’s work in the case, calling him one of the most thorough investigators he has ever seen.

“His attention to detail is phenomenal,” he added.

Flaiz also credited Pomnean with doing “a great job working with area police departments to solve this case.”

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same election,” LaRose wrote in an Oct. 17 letter to Flaiz, which included documentation from the state investigation.

According to state and local investigators, Gelman was a registered voter in Geauga County prior to the 2020 general election, but was living in Broward County, Fla. In July 2020, she requested Geauga County mail an absentee ballot to her Parkland, Fla., address. She received, completed and returned the absentee ballot to the Geauga County Board of Elections in mid-October, weeks prior to the Nov. 3, 2020, general election.

However, according to the Geauga County Auditor’s Office property records, Gelman

He added, “It was also very helpful that the victims had a home video system.”

Flaiz said the weapons under disability charge is because Henterly has a prior burglary conviction out of Summit County and is prohibited by law from possessing firearms.

Henterly is currently in the Summit County Jail and a warrant has been issued for his arrest, according to court records.

and her husband, Robert, had sold their Shire Court home in Russell Township on March 2, 2020.

In September 2020, Gelman also had registered to vote in Florida and voted early and in person in Broward County on Oct. 30.

While LaRose said cases of election fraud and suppression are “exceedingly rare,” neither is acceptable, even in rare or isolated instances.

“The only way to continue this high standard of election integrity is by committing to enforce the law whenever evidence suggests it might’ve been broken,” LaRose wrote to Flaiz. “The legitimacy of our elections depends on the consistent enforcement of the laws governing them.”

Gelman is scheduled to be arraigned Jan. 27, 2023, in the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas.

CHESTER TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT

Chester Township burglary suspect James J. Henterly was identified in images captured from a Ring camera and posted on a detective bureau networking website.

Claridon, UH Team Up on Street Light at Aquilla & Ravenwood

By ann WiShaRt ann@kaRlovecmedia.com

Collaboration between Claridon Town ship and University Hospitals will result in the installation of a street light at an increas ingly busy intersection.

Claridon Township Trustee Jonathan Tiber has been working with UH and Cleve land Electric Illuminating for several months to make the intersection of Aquilla Road and Ravenwood Drive safer for UH Geauga Med ical Center employees and visitors, those us ing the recycle station recently opened to the public, county employees and wildlife.

“A resident called me twice saying the corner of Ravenwood and Aquilla is very dan gerous,” Tiber said Jan. 2.

The Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Dis trict facility is open 24/7 for residents to de posit recyclable items, he said.

During the dark hours, the intersection sees a lot of traffic and deer often cross the road there, he said.

Tiber started his campaign for an LED light by calling CEI. He learned there is already a pole there powering the UH sign, so installing a light would cost $1,676, with electricity costing $5 to $7 during the summer and $14 to $15 during the winter, he said.

Tiber also contacted the residents closest to the intersection to see if they objected to having a light on that pole.

Not only did they say they were okay with it, they mentioned it is a high deer traffic area, so the light would save deer and vehicles, he said.

Besides hundreds of workers at the hospital and the Geauga County offices turning out of Ravenwood onto Aquilla, Aquilla is a commonly-used shortcut for travelers between Chardon and Burton, and, at that intersection, the speed limit is 45 mph.

Tiber’s next step was to contact Bill Rice of UH Institutional Relations and Development and explain what township trustees

wanted to do.

“UH is big on collaborating in Geauga County,” he said. “Claridon is the home of UH. They were excited and offered to pay for half the installation.”

Both roads are county roads, but the township is responsible for all its street lights regardless of what roads they are on, he said, adding he contacted the Geauga County Engineer’s Office.

“They simply informed me on how to proceed,” he said. “They have nothing to do with it.”

UH agreed to cut a check for its half of the installation to the township and the townshipwill would pay CEI for the work, which Tiber said should occur in a couple of months.

Rice said the hospital wants to partner

with the community.

“We’re glad for the opportunity to collaborate with Claridon Township for the good of our employees and the residents,” he said Tuesday. “We have 1,000 employees at the hospital using (state Route) 44 and Aquilla. Safety is a high priority for us.”

Tiber sent a letter to the COO of UH thanking him.

“Illuminating the intersection speaks to safety for not just Claridon residents and Geauga hospital workers and visitors, but also for county workers as Claridon is now home to many county agencies,” he wrote. “We are proud to have Geauga hospital in Claridon and very much enjoy the strong relationship we have with the hospital.”

Community Meetings

Listed are public meetings and executive sessions in the county for the coming week, unless otherwise noted. To have a public meeting included in this section, fax information to 440285-2015 or email editor@geaugamapleleaf. com no later than Monday noon. These meeting notices are NOT legal notices.

Geauga County: Jan. 5, 9:30 a.m., Geauga County Commissioners, regular session and organizational meeting; Jan. 10, 7:30 a.m. –Planning Commission, Ste. 380, 9:30 a.m. – Geauga County Commissioners. All county meetings are held at the Geauga County Administrative Building, 12611 Ravenwood Drive (Ste. #), Claridon, unless otherwise noted. County commissioners meetings are held in Suite 350.

Aquilla Village: Jan. 10, 7 p.m., Village Council. All meetings are held at Village Hall, 65 Turner Drive, unless otherwise noted.

Bainbridge Township: Jan. 9, 6 p.m., Board of Trustees, organizational and regular meeting. All meetings are held at Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road, unless noted.

Burton Township: Jan. 9, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission, organizational and regular meeting. All meetings are held at the Township

Administration building, 14821 Rapids Road, unless otherwise noted.

Chester Township: Jan. 9, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; Jan, 11, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; Jan. 12, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.

Middlefield Township: Jan. 9, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees, organizational and regular meeting. All trustees meetings are held at Township Office, 15228 Madison Road, unless otherwise noted.

Middlefield Village: Jan. 10, 5:30 p.m. –Streets, Sidewalks and Utilities, 6 p.m. –Planning Commission; Jan. 12, 5:30 p.m. –Recreation, 6 p.m. – Finance & Ordinance, 6:30 p.m. – Safety, 7 p.m. – Village Council. All meetings are at the Municipal Center, 14860 N. State Ave.

Munson Township: Jan. 9, 6:15 p.m., Park & Recreation Board; Jan. 10, 5 p.m. – Board of Trustees, special meeting for workshop with fire department, 6:30 p.m. – Board of Trustees, regular meeting; Jan. 11, 6 p.m., Zoning Commission. All meetings are held at Township Hall, 12210 Auburn Road, unless otherwise noted.

Russell Township: Jan. 9, 2 p.m., Board of

Trustees; Jan. 19, 6 p.m., Board of Trustees . All meetings are held at Russell Town Hall, 14890 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.

Troy Township: Jan. 10, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees, organizational and regular meeting. All meetings are held at Troy Community Center, 13950 Main Market Road, unless noted.

Berkshire BOE: Jan. 9, 6 p.m., organizational meeting for board and educational foundation, followed by regular board meeting. All meetings held at BOE offices, 14259 Claridon Troy Road, Burton, unless otherwise noted.

Cardinal BOE: Jan. 11, 6 p.m., organizational and regular meeting. All meetings held at BOE Office, 15982 E. High St., Middlefield, unless otherwise indicated.

Kenston BOE: Jan. 9, 6:30 p.m., organizational meeting followed by regular meeting at 7 p.m. All meetings held at Auburn Bainbridge Room at Kenston High School, 9500 Bainbridge Road, Bainbridge.

West Geauga BOE: Jan. 9 , 6;45 p.m., tax budget hearing, organizational meeting and regular meeting. All meetings are held at the BOE Community Room, 8615 Cedar Road, unless otherwise noted.

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University Hospitals and Claridon Township are collaborating to install a street light at the intersection of Aquilla Road and Ravenwood Drive. Traffic from the hospital has increased recently with the addition of the Geauga County offices and the opening of the Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management facility in the complex.

Commissioners Re-Appoint Planning Board Members

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Geauga County Commissioners reappointed two of three members to the Geauga County Planning Commission at their Dec. 29 meeting, with the third potentially being voted on Jan. 5.

Planning commission members Caterina Cocca-Fulton, James McCaskey and Gary Neola, Jr. all requested to serve another threeyear term on the board, which would expire Dec. 31, 2025.

“All three individuals are a request for reappointment, so they each have been serving on the planning commission already,” said County Administrator Gerry Morgan, adding planning commission members usually volunteer for a position to sit on the board.

“The commissioners all sit on the planning commission board, so they work with the other appointed members,” Morgan said. “Usually, if someone wishes to continue on a board, they make that known to either the director or the commissioners and unless there has been an issue with their attendance, then that individual is presented to the board of county commissioners for reappointment.”

Commissioners made the decision to re-appoint McCaskey and Neola Jr. to the board and elected to table the motion of re-appointing Cocca-Fulton due to not having received her application in time for the vote.

In other business, commissioners approved:

Flooding

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saw extensive damage to ceiling tiles and classroom equipment.

In a Jan. 2 email to parents, Hanlon said Cleveland Fire and Water Restoration’s cleanup work should be completed in the next few days, which includes ensuring excess humidity is removed from affected areas before students return.

“Out of an abundance of caution, air quality testing, humidity levels and other data will be gathered before students and staff return for full-time instructional use,” he said. “This will be done to ensure that all precautions are being taken before we resume full building use.”

Multiple classrooms will be out of use for the foreseeable future, with semi-permanent partition walls constructed to close those spaces off from the rest of the building and allow work to continue uninterrupted.

In a communication to parents sent Dec. 29, Hanlon shot down a social media rumor the building would remain closed until Jan. 20.

CHS Principal Doug Murray sent a detailed communication to families Jan. 3 with information on a modified schedule to accommodate virtual learning, as well as revisions needed due to the loss of classroom space. Administrators built eight schedules over the previous week and will present a plan for in-person instruction once more details are known about the physical condition of the building, Murray said.

“Everything, I mean everything, is contingent on the professionals telling us what we can and cannot use,” he said, adding the past week had been relentless and while the work to be done is monumental, it will get done.

“The number of people who have engaged with us during this catastrophic event has been fantastic. We certainly are grateful for

tation of the county commissioners related to mediation and potential litigation filed by Chuck Walder, Geauga County auditor and /or the Geauga County ADP Board with Roetzel and Andress for a new, not-to-exceed amount of $40,000, unless prior approval by the board;

all of these professionals,” he said. “Countless decisions have been made and countless waiting has also occurred as we wait for various readings of our building. The most essential factor is safety.”

With the start of a new semester, many students are returning to new courses virtually, which Murray said is not ideal. However, the two scheduled days of remote learning will give teachers an opportunity to review classroom procedures with their pupils, who will face changes due to rearranged class spaces once they return.

“I know that you all have questions and I wish I had every answer,” Murray said. “It is our goal to get 100% of our students back in-person. I must preface that even when we do this, it will look different due to the availability of rooms.”

Hanlon said the district is struggling to find modular classrooms due to the widespread impact of the weather-related damage from the winter storm.

“We are working with every available resource to identify temporary classroom spaces to house students and staff,” he said. “We will continue to keep you updated concerning the latest developments on this issue. Our focus continues to be on completing the work necessary for a safe and efficient return to school.”

Athletic Director Doug Snyder said the closure of the high school through Jan. 6 includes the gym, meaning practices are being moved to alternate sites. Home games will also be rescheduled.

In a Tweet Jan. 3, CHS Athletics announced the home basketball game scheduled against Cardinal High School for that day would instead be an away game, with thanks to Cardinal for hosting on short notice.

“We are a family and we have been through so much. We are resilient and will be more determined than ever to weather this storm,” Murray told students and families. “I know we can. We are Hilltoppers.”

for a one-year term, Jan. 1, 2023, through Dec. 31, 2023, including: Kimberly Carter, Jessica Boalt, Vicki Clark, Jennifer Felker (alternate – Nancy Santilli), Julie Gorenc, Scott Hildenbrand, Teri Malnar, Gerry Morgan, Andrea Pollock, Tim Kehres and Angela Spalsbury;

• Ohio Water Development Authority fund payment request #7 for Woodford Exca-

opment Authority contractor’s estimate #7 and the Ohio Water Development Authority fund payment request #7 in the amount of $51,719;

• Ohio Water Development Authority fund payment request #13 for the McFarland Wastewater Treatment Plant Renovation Project for technical services provided by HDR Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $81,270.

Letters to the Editor

Learning

I remember well my first vehicle — the sense of awesome responsibility and possibilities. There were all sorts of buttons and levers to learn, I could come to a complete stop and switch to 4-wheel drive. I learned which temperature I’d need and what settings to switch to in order to defrost the glass.

Eventually, I learned how to maintain the car, replacing fluids, checking the brakes, what to do in an emergency and, above all, how to drive safely and responsibly. It was a world of difference from childhood, where a parent would drive me somewhere and announce once we’d arrived. I had no control over destination or timing.

Many things in life work this way. This is especially true of the things in our lives that we never truly planned for or anticipate, such as joining the Geauga County Republican Party Central Committee. I ran for the position simply because I’d realized that public schools have put themselves into a disastrous spiral of anti-Academic ruin, loaded down with costly “woke” agenda and realized that fighting back to reclaim education will take some political will.

Mystified by the strange workings of a Central Committee, I started from roughly zero (knowledge), making it all seem so vague and mysterious, and a little intimidating . . . like that first car. But doing what I do best, I started researching and learning. Yes, I’m one of those geeky types who read the manual. And, as it turns out, there is sort of a manual that goes with Central Committee.

It helps to think of the Central Committee as the Board of Directors for the Party. We are supposed to meet, review issues and topics, promote ideas, argue proposals and, most importantly, represent the interests of our constituents.

Some Central Committees are horribly broken. They are run in a way that blocks people from talking or debating, stifling new ideas, muting entire chunks of the county, robbing elected voices and removing critical protections. Like a car with no breaks, or a really bad driver in a car with no steering, Central Committees like this can run wildly amok.

If one or a few people routinely railroad issues or engage in deceptive practices or ignore the rules that are designed to allow everyone to have a voice, then Committees can easily, and in fact often do end, up speeding through red lights. The warnings, protections and safety features become negated.

So, back to the car analogy; the truly difficult part comes in when over-confident bad drivers take the wheel. They tend to insist that they’re good and warnings are unneeded, until they inevitably crash horribly or maybe neglect the rules often enough that they’re heavily penalized.

For my part, I spent years focusing on learning to be the best driver I can be and am now focused on learning to be a good Committeeman, with the hope of avoiding terrible dangers for Geauga and my constituents.

Jonathan Broadbent Newbury Township

Reflection

As 2022 has come to a close, so much has happened last year that I thought it was important to reflect on “The Good, the Bad & the Ugly” events/stories of 2022.

The Good

We finally got past the pandemic. Seeing the smiling faces of our friends and relatives again was a welcomed sight. Having kids back in school, playing without fear and learning in the classroom can’t be overstated. How wonderful is that for all.

In 2022, more people gave money to veterans in need than ever before. Through different foundations and charities, those who sacrificed themselves to protect us all, received the recognition and support they deserved.

Some may not agree, but Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter made the headlines as he cleaned house at the company and made the platform more open to all.

Finally, a shout out (locally) to some people, regardless of politics, to provide either goods or customer service, which is sorely lacking these days, to others in 2022. Mangia, Mangia (restaurant in Newbury) which has more than just great pizza. They have a team of associates there who always have a smile on their face and do their best, even when packed on a Saturday night, to make your experience a good one.

Richard Markwardt, superintendent of West Geauga Schools. Many times I have disagreed with his decisions or positions on certain topics, however, I can always say he responds to my questions and comments in a timely manner and with professionalism.

Our LOCAL newspapers that aren’t afraid to publish editorials or articles, even if they disagree with the opinions expressed in them. They understand free speech even if the national media does not.

Dee Ann Bolt, Girl Scout Leader, from Chesterland. No one tries harder to get the girls involved with fun and meaningful projects than Dee Ann.

Lastly, Emeth Gymnastics in Middlefield. Just a class act of individuals who genuinely feel that building character is as important as building athletic skills.

The Bad

Well, I can’t say that I enjoy paying twice as much for everything, including gas. No matter what side of the aisle you sit on, inflation has not been good.

The war in Ukraine hasn’t been good for anyone either. We can’t continue to fund it and those innocent people (in both countries) directly affected by the decisions of a few, has turned parts of that country into a wasteland.

The completely open border and the refusal of anyone to stop the flood of people and drugs into our country is just sad. Again, politics aside, allowing millions of people (good or bad) into our country will not improve it.

Ohio State losing to Michigan, enough said.

Finally, the loss of anyone we hold dear is devastating, especially at this time of year. But to note some of those more famous people who we all know, I offer a few of these icons: Kristie Alley, Franco Harris, Gaylord Perry, Gallagher, Jerry Lee Lewis, Angela Lansbury, Loretta Lynn, Olivia Newton John, James Caan, Ray Liotta, Naomi Judd, Howard Hesseman, Louis Anderson, Sidney Poitier, and of course, Queen Elizabeth II.

The Ugly

Letters to the Editor

For someone like me who loves to write satire, this is always the easiest section to write. However, I am not going to. I am leaving this open since we all have a difference in opinion as it relates to “what is ugly” in the world.

Let’s hope that 2023 is “less ugly” (no matter what you believe) for you and let’s concentrate on making the new year better than the previous one.

Yes, I will continue to write satire, but not today. Today, I want to focus on what hopes and dreams we all have for the coming year. Maybe it is better health. Maybe it’s a better economy or more money in your pocket, or maybe it’s for Phil to stop writing to the paper (I hope not)!

In any event, let’s agree to make 2023 the best year yet for everyone around us. Let’s commit to do one good thing for someone we love or someone we don’t even know. We have a whole year ahead of us. Let’s not waste it. Let’s invest in ourselves and others.

Happy New Year to all!

Phil Paradise Jr. Newbury Township

It’s Time for Parents to Fight

There is an ongoing attack on one of the school board members because he was concerned the dress code was not being followed. Rules are made to follow. Children need boundaries. Why were the other gentlemen with Todd that day not addressed?

Why is the board so adverse to upholding good moral standards? Why are you participating in helping the moral decay of our young people? Why are you letting these young children dictate what they feel they can wear, even though it’s not the dress code? Why are the parents of concern being ridiculed for making moral decisions for the children?

Children are born with a nature to push issues and fight against authority. We have a responsibility to protect them. We must be correcting their behavior as parents and not as their friends. It takes courage to stand up as a parent and say you will not do as the world says but what I say. They will push authority to see how far they can push us. So ask yourself, are we allowing the kids and parents to add moral decay to our society and bringing those bad choices into the school system?

I voted for Todd Albright to be on the board because of his morals. I have seen the attacks against him; as you attack him, you are attacking me and other mothers of the same morality. This is not a political issue. It’s not any organization’s issue. It’s a parental issue.

So, when a board member (Dr. Guy Wilson) says when asked about books being looked at, his response was, let’s let the experts choose what reading material will be allowed. No! I disagree with him. Parents are the best experts. It’s time parents are heard and not this moral decay society is trying to push onto our children.

You as a board are setting standards for these children’s future that will affect them later on into their adulthood. They can’t see the damage it will bring. Why don’t you ask yourself why are so many parents taking their children out of the school system and home-

schooling them? There is a real good reason, it’s called moral decline.

I will continue to vote for other board members who hold good morals and support what is best for the children, and not bow to society. If you can’t support high morals and standards and proper dress codes. We as parents who want this will be electing board members that will support our views. Remember you are voted in. We all know adult children who no longer

speak to their parents. Why is that? Because there comes a time when the parents stop placating every demand from their children. We need to get back to parenting. We have been losing our children to a corrupt and immoral society, and we sure are not going to let you influence them so we can lose them. We will fight.

Carol Byler Hambden Township

Viewpoint

Programming Wither

By dave JevnikaR g-tv tRuStee

Dear G-TV Viewers & Supporters,

We want you to know why G-TV programming will be reduced. With the City of Chardon’s $16,000 cut in G-TV support (approximately 25%), we will now be forced to review what programming cuts have to made.

The desertion of support from Hambden Township, Burton Village and Burton Township over the years, and this recent serious cut, relegates total G-TV funding back to 2008 levels at approximately $157,000. Each cut draws G-TV closer to being shut down. The current city budget is several millions.

The city cut has been two years in the making. Last year, we were fortunate to survive financially through the reserve accumulated during COVID. The funds cut by the city last year were used to wire council chambers. We naively had hoped through cooperating with that project for free, we would receive full funding this year.

At this writing, the city has not decided how to spend the funds cut. At one time, conference room upgrades were mentioned.

On multiple occasions, G-TV asked what metrics or benchmarks were needed to be met in order to get full funding, but unfortunately we never got any response.

When G-TV’s funding is cut, that means less programming for you (make sense, right?). With a staff of two, and less money to pay additional help, it’s not possible to cover multiple events on the same day, it’s difficult to produce complex television events like the festival and it’s challenging to cover some athletic contests like football, etc.

It is impossible to provide special features such as live football “audio only” coverage on Friday nights. Additional people are needed for many of these programs and they have to be paid. It’s simple. Fewer funds = fewer extra workers = fewer programs. City goal?

G-TV’s main support always has come from the fee added to consumers’ cable bill. That fee was established in the 1970s to, among other things, fund local programming. Cable offered the promise of local channels for local programming. The fee initially was intended to help pay for

that programming.

Though legal to retain, or not even assess, it was never supposed to be just another income stream for local government. G-TV has never received “general funds/tax dollars” since it went on the air in 1996. G-TV is a nonprofit, charitable, 501(c)(3) corporation. We’ve worked hard to get you the best bang for the buck.

We don’t understand or agree that the city thinks G-TV has become less relevant. It does not appear the city understands or relates to the programming we produce. For some reason Twitter or Facebook — and other rudimentary video — are deemed sufficient and thus diminish in some way the value of our professionally-produced programs.

We disagree. More people see our programming now than ever before, in large part due to the internet. This summer the city actually asked us to take whatever measures necessary to stop people from seeing our programming on the internet. That capability enables G-TV to reach more people in the city, the county, the region and beyond. We connect with ex-patriots, distant family members, etc. and provide a wonderful image of the city, our schools and surrounding communities.

G-TV is a “community programming service.” The “greater good” is served through internet carriage. Across the country, channels like G-TV are on the internet. The city would prefer otherwise.

For some reason, members of council have questioned the extent of G-TV’s school programming. Our schools are the most important institutions we serve and we do not apologize for the valuable school coverage we provide our communities. We would like to do more, not less, but with funding cuts, it will be impossible.

We are very disappointed in the City of Chardon’s decision, after fully funding for over 25 years. We know you want more programming for and about you, not less. Many communities don’t have a resource like G-TV. We believe government should be supporting this concept more rather than cutting it.

We wish to thank Chardon Township, Middlefield Village and Munson Township for their continued full support. Without that full support, G-TV would be off the air. Programming cuts will begin during the first quarter of the year.

Instead of Letting Local

Due To Funding Cuts, Governments Should Publicly Fund and Expand this Precious Community Service

Carl Aaron Ward

Carl Aaron Ward, age 75, of Garretts ville, passed away Monday, Dec. 26, 2022, at home.

He was born in Cleveland on Dec. 17, 1947, to the late Keith and Frieda (nee Griesheimer) Ward.

Carl was a drafted U.S. Army Vietnam veteran who served from 1967 to 1968, a member of The Gunfighters, Company A, 1st Battalion, 6th Infantry, 198th Light Infantry Brigade, and was awarded Purple Heart and Bronze Star medals.

He had many hobbies throughout his life, including painting, coaching youth baseball, Krav Maga self-defense, camping and military stuff.

He worked for 47 years as a machinist at Bicron, which became Saint Gobain. He had been retired for four weeks.

Carl will be greatly missed by his sons, Jamie (Sandy) and Jared (Jessica) Ward; grandchildren, Peter, Walter and Arthur, and Estelle Ward; brothers, Keith and Kenny (Carol) Ward; sister, Linda Ward; and many friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Best Funeral Home, 15809 Madison Road, Middlefield, 440-632-0818. Online condolences may be sent at www.bestfunerals.com.

Tamara A. Wagner

Tamara A. “Tammy” Wagner (nee Zimmer), age 60, of Leroy Township, died Dec. 23, 2022, at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.

She was born Nov. 6, 1962, to Donald G. and the late Sandra J. (nee Davies) Zimmer in Willoughby.

Tammy married Guy in 1983, both having lived in Chardon since childhood. Their children, Brent Wagner and Stasha Garland, both have an incredibly close and loving relationship with Tamara and Guy.

More than anything, Tammy’s love and adoration for her family and friends shined above all else. A meal prepared by Tammy was of course delicious, but the real secret to her recipes was the passion and warmth she put into each dish. It was in her nature to be a true giver, and even with her illness, she made sure to prepare dozens and dozens of scrumptious holiday cookies for everyone before heading into the hospital one last time.

She welcomed her son- and daughter-in-law, Sean Garland and Lindsay Jarvis, with open arms and an open heart, always making them feel like part of the family. Her three grandchildren, Emma May, Remy Ann and Eric brought an amazing joy into Tammy’s life and she loved them fiercely. Their bright shining light was a beacon and source of strength for Tammy throughout her illness.

Among some of the adventures that Tammy had with Emma, they loved to have tea parties and attend a weekly crafting event together at Lake Metroparks. With younger Remy, Tammy cher-

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ished all the snuggles, giggles and “firsts” along the way. Tammy and oldest grandchild, Eric, loved to bake zucchini bread and banana bread, and work on crafts together in Tammy’s cozy home.

Beyond her extraordinary love for family, Tammy was an intensely hard-working woman with a career in the grocery business for over 30 years, culminating in a promotion in Human Resources. She was a jack of all trades, with a passion for baking, crafting, painting, wildlife and hiking (just to list a few!).

The overflowing generosity, kindness and warmth so imbedded into Tammy’s personality is most evidenced in the number of lives she touched. As much as she gave love, she was loved back and then some. Her ever-growing list of close friends and family is too long to name individually; if you were touched by her, you know who you are. She was welcoming, kind-hearted, funny, and strong.

After fighting harder than anyone thought possible, she lost her battle with cancer, and her loved ones lost their Wonder Woman. Tammy was and will always be a true warrior who passed away surrounded by so many loved ones, both friends and family. She will always be missed, but we will carry on her memory with continued acts of kindness, shared laughter, time spent with family and unconditional love.

The family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses and hospital workers for their tremendous efforts and support. Because of their aide — in combination with Tammy’s undeniable strength — her family was given extra years, months and days to see Tamara’s infectious smile, laugh with her and share meals with her. They were even lucky enough to enjoy her handmade pizza — grilled over a fire — during a special trip to the marsh.

Private services will be held at Burr Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating blood to your local blood bank or making a donation to Lake Metroparks Kevin P. Clinton Wildlife Center, 8668 Kirtland-Chardon Road, Kirtland, OH 44094.

Arrangements made by Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chardon. Information and condolences online at www. burrservice.com.

Catherine McNish

Catherine “Jean” McNish (nee Bar tholomew), 92, of Middlefield, passed away peacefully ear ly Friday morning, Dec. 30, 2022, at the David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland.

She was born in Troy Township on May 23, 1930, to the late William H. and Leah (nee Eggleston) Bartholomew.

She grew up in Troy and attended Troy School until the ninth grade before graduating from Newbury High School in 1948.

Jean was employed at Briar Hill Healthcare for 23 years before retiring in 2005.

She enjoyed working with the elderly, traveling, crafts and music.

Jean also was a member of the Middlefield Historical Society and worked at the Geauga County Board of Elections for many years. In her later years, Jean enjoyed spending time down in Florida.

She will be missed by her children, Dennis (Lisa) McNish, Richard McNish, Jeffrey (Rebecca) McNish, Patricia (Mark) Dolezal, Robin (Bob) Fisher; sister Shirley Yoder; grandchildren, Lanese (Jason) Nobbe, Michaela (Marcus DeSantis) McNish, Michael (Emily Soltis) McNish, Bailey (Jordan) Wilkinson, Leah (Connor Quinn) Simkoff, Jessica (Brett) Cauble, Scott McNish, Braden (Taylor Repchick) Bendlak, Pierce Bendlak, Michael Dolezal, Megan (Ryan) Lencoski, Paige (Kyle Carpenter) Fisher; great-grandchildren, Joshua Nobbe, Allie Nobbe, Flora Dolezal, Andrew Dolezal, Brendan Dolezal, Jace Cauble; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Jean is preceded in death by her parents; seven siblings; and grandson Mathew Dolezal.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Best Funeral Home, 15809 Madison Road, Middlefield, 440-632-0818. Online condolences may be sent at www.bestfunerals.com.

Dailey for 48 years before his death in 1990. As a couple, they enjoyed golfing at Legend Lake Golf Club in Chardon and playing gin rummy.

She was a loyal Cleveland Indians fan and had many hobbies, including reading, crossword puzzles, sewing and golfing.

She devoted much of her life to volunteering with both the Chardon Municipal Court and the Geauga County Adult Day Care Group at the Department on Aging. In 2005, she was named “Geauga’s Most Outstanding Senior Citizen.”

Special thanks to the staff at The Residence of Chardon for the care and friendship they provided in her final years.

Donations can be made in her name to the Geauga County Senior Citizen Center, 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, OH 44024.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements made by Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chardon. Information and condolences online at www. burrservice.com.

William F. Mansfield

William F. Mansfield, age 96, of Newbury Township, peacefully passed away on Dec. 28, 2022.

Born July 13, 1926, to Arah A. and Florence (nee Leppelmeier) Mansfield, in Chardon, he was a lifelong Geauga County resident.

William married Louise G. Lee on March 26, 1949, in Cleveland. She preceded him in death on April 2, 1985.

He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.

William was a union carpenter until his retirement and beyond. He loved his work and was an expert finish carpenter.

He was involved in many different organizations, from being the Union Treasurer to church trustee. He is a member of the VFW and American Legion of Newbury.

Russell A. Florentine

Russell A. Flo rentine, age 86, of Munson Township entered into eternal rest on Dec. 27, 2022, after a short illness.

Beloved husband of 40 years to Mary Lou (nee Matthews) and cat dad to his beloved Missy. Loving fa ther of Sandra (George) O’Brien and devoted grandfather to Leslie (Ed) Wojtonek. Cher ished son of the late Michael Angelo Floren tine and Frances (nee Guerra) Stephany.

Russell was also preceded in death by his sons, Michael, Mitchell and Russell Florentine.

A graduate of Euclid High School, Class of 1954, Russell was the owner of Russ Automotive in Wickliffe for many years. He was also an avid gardener, and enjoyed travel and woodworking, producing many fine pieces.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Russell to Rescue Village, 15463 Chillicothe Road, Novelty, OH 44072.

Dorothy Esther Dailey

Dorothy Esther Dailey (nee Peters), age 103, of Chardon, passed away peace fully surrounded by family and friends on Dec. 29, 2022.

Loving Mother of Linda Kaplan (de ceased) (Rob), of Cleveland Heights, and Tim othy (Victoria), of Chardon. Inspiring Grand mother of Andrew Kaplan (Molly), Krista Brown (Jared), Kelsey Dailey; Great-Grandmother of Eliot Benkendorfer, and Jolene and Weston Brown. Beloved Sister of Steve Peters (deceased).

Dorothy grew up in Parma and graduated from Parma High School in 1937.

She had a career as a secretary at a number of firms, including Addressograph-Multigraph in Euclid.

Dorothy was married to Raymond K.

He is survived by his children, Lee (Karen) Mansfield, of Kailua, Hawaii, Virginia “Ginny” Mansfield, of Akron, and Wayne (Marcia) Mansfield, of Newbury; grandchildren, William (Jamie) Mansfield and Gary (Tina) Mansfield; great-grandchildren, Georgiana and Huxley Mansfield; and many nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at Mayfield United Methodist Church, 7747 Mayfield Road, Chester Township.

Interment will follow at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens, 11521 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations be made to the Mayfield Methodist Church.

Arrangements made by Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Chardon.

Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.

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Lawrence Ronald Durkee

Lawrence “Larry”

Ronald Durkee, 79, of Newbury Township, passed away peace fully early Tuesday morning, Dec. 27, 2022, at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center.

He was born in Cleveland, on Oct. 15, 1943, to the late Horace Ray and Muriel Ella (nee Wass) Durkee.

Larry is once again reunited with his lov ing wife of 55 years, Beverly Durkee, who passed away July 19, 2020.

Larry was originally from Cleveland, but his family moved to the country when he was younger. He attended Newbury Schools.

When he was young, he worked at Blue Lakes Farm and at the Sunoco gas station in Newbury by Kiwanis Lake. His life-long career was spent on working at Trabon Lubriquip in Solon and Warrensville, where he worked for over 40 years.

After retirement, he was a driver for Junction Auto Family. He also enjoyed polka and country music, playing cards, going to car and tractor shows. He even was a great mechanic to fix his own cars.

Larry and his wife of 55 years enjoyed camping at Pymatuning and Punderson State Park, where they met many friends. The highlight of every year was camping at The Great Geauga County Fair. He was just camping this fall at the fair and enjoyed the bicentennial.

He would strike up a conversation with anyone to find a common interest and quickly they became friends. He just had a carefree way about him and an unbelievable knack of remembering everything and everyone.

Larry was a longtime member of the Newbury Volunteer Fire Department. They were family to him as well. He rarely missed regular or county meetings and events.

His neighborhood was like family, too. Recently, you could find him racing around the neighborhood with his bright red golf cart. He had a great sense of humor and was quick to tell you a joke. He loved going to family parties and being with his grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He will sincerely be missed by all who knew him.

Larry will be greatly missed by his son, Ronald (Jodi) Durkee; daughter, Donna (Craig) Borsi; grandchildren Heidi (John) Schneider, Stephanie (Eddy Palmer) Wells, T.J. (Kaylee) Wells, Cory Durkee, Kassie Durkee, Kevin Borsi, Kayla Borsi, Kurtis Borsi; great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Emily, Ella, Gianna, Ethan, Evan, Rory, Brad; and many other family and friends.

He was predeceased by grandson B.J. Wells.

A Celebration of Life was held December 31, 2022, at Best Funeral Home, 15809 Madison Road, Middlefield, with Pastor George Ohman Jr. officiating.

Larry’s final resting place will be in Claridon Center Cemetery.

The family asks any memorial contributions go to the Newbury Volunteer Fire Department.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Best Funeral Home, Middlefield, 440-6320818. Online condolences may be sent at www.bestfunerals.com.

Mark Lawrence Hamilton

Mark Lawrence Hamilton, age 57 of Chardon, passed away Dec. 24, 2022, at David Simpson Hospice House in Cleveland.

He was born Oct. 27, 1965, in Cleveland, to Ronald J. and Connie S. (nee Sabo) Hamilton

Mark was a graduate of Chardon High School, Class of 1984, and Miami University of Ohio.

He was owner-operator of Institutional Diversified, The Marker Board Guy, Geauga Office Supply and Murphy’s Bar and Tavern.

He was a member of Chardon Rotary, Leadership Geauga, and past president and member of Geauga County Library Foundation.

Mark is survived by his wife, Jackie (nee Webb) Hamilton; son, Alex Hamilton; daughter, Megan Hamilton; parents, Ron and Connie Hamilton; sister, Sherri (Mark) Bates; nephew, Scott Bates; niece, Sarah Bates; and in-laws, Tom and Gerry Webb. He was preceded in death by his grandparents.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, P.O. Box 72101 Cleveland, OH 44192; or Geauga Humane Society, Rescue Village, 15463 Chillicothe Road, Novelty, OH 44072.

Visitation will be held 1-5 p.m., with remembrances shared at 3 p.m., on Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, at Orchard Hill Center 11414 Caves Road, Chester Township.

Arrangement by Spear-Mulqueeny Funeral Home, (440) 357-7514.

Robert Simon

Robert “Bob”

Simon, of Mentor, assured of his salvation, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022, with his beloved bride of 59 years by his side and surrounded by his seven children.

Born Dec. 1, 1941, Bob met the love of his life at age 17 in his hometown of Villas, N.J. On Jan. 18, 1964, while serving in the United States Navy, Bob and Pat were married. Throughout their 59-year marriage, bride and groom enjoyed the love and blessings of seven children, 23 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Bob is survived by wife, Pat; children, Bob and Jen (Audrey, Rebecca, Jared and Charolette), Glen and Randi (Raine and Piper), Tracy and Joe (Kyle, Vanessa, Sabrina, Liliya and Violet), Craig and Michelle (Gabriel, Torreya and Andrew), Carisa and Michael (Mikayla, Xander and Quinten), Teresa and Michael (Carmella, Christian, Francesca, Logan and Claudia), Christopher (Amelia); and great-grandchildren, Freya, Fiona, Roux, Samuel, Reagan and Ronin.

Friends are invited to don cowboy boots and a flannel shirt in honor of Bob’s signature look, and join the family at Chesterland Baptist Church, 12670 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, on Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, for a 10 a.m. calling and an 11 a.m. “Celebration of Life” service.

Robert Long

Robert “Paul” Long, 77, of Newbury Township, passed away at his home Friday, Dec. 30, 2022.

He was born Aug. 25, 1945, in Wheeling, W. Va., to the late Lester Carl and Mary Jean (nee Murphy) Long.

Paul graduated from Hundred High School and attended West Virginia University and Lincoln Electric Welding School.

He was a master tool & die maker, working for Newbury Industries, Gearing Solutions and multiple private endeavors.

Paul served in the U.S. Army.

He married the love of his life, Wilma Jean “Becky” Snider, on Aug. 13, 1966.

He was a life member of Newbury Volunteer Fire Department, where he was a Captain, Firefighter and EMT-B., and a member of the American Legion Post #120 in Hundred, W. Va., and the Newbury Jaycees.

Paul was a jack of all trades and could build or fix anything. He enjoyed working on tractors and woodworking, but most of all he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Becky Long; children, Robert (Amy) Long, Erin (Jerry) Slay; grandchildren, Christian (Allison), Kate (Brandon), Audrey (Tyler), Connor, Zach; and great-grandchildren, Nola and Isaiah.

He is also survived by his brother Lester “Carl” Long; brother-in-law Denzil Hibbs; sisters-in-law Goldie (Bill) Adcox and Mary K. Snider; and many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother John “Sim” Long; sister, Mary “Elaine” Hibbs; brother-in-law, Richard Snider; sister-in-law, Louise Long; and niece “Angie” Snider.

A personal thank you to the Newbury Volunteer Fire Department, Geauga County Sheriff’s Office and the Geauga County Coroner’s Office.

Calling hours will be held Saturday, Jan. 7, 2023, from 11 a.m. until the funeral service at 1 p.m., at Sly Family Funeral Home, 15670 W. High St., Middlefield, with Pastor Bob Richardson officiating.

Military Honors will follow the service at the funeral home, by the Burton American Legion.

He will be laid to rest among his lifelong friends in Munn Cemetery.

Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.slyffh.com

Brenton I. Edic

Brenton I. Edic, age 80, of Auburn Township, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2022, at his home.

Born in Butler, Pa., on Dec. 5, 1942, he was the son of the late Edwin and Doro thy (nee Walker) Edic.

An Auburn resident the past 52 years, Mr. Edic had been employed at Sterling Glen Farms, at Refiners Motor Transport and then at Manfredi Trucking.

He was a member of the Geauga Fair Board in both 1975 and 1978. He also held memberships with the Geauga County Antique Tractor Pullers Association and the Auburn Fire Department.

A truly avid farmer, he enjoyed gardening, gathering both sap and firewood in the woods, and also taking his horses and tractors to numerous local parades.

Mr. Edic will also be remembered with the bobsled rides he took family and friends on.

His grandchildren will forever cherish the times that he spent watching them participate in their sporting activities.

On June 14, 1963, he married Joanne (nee Cathan) Edic, who survives at home. Also surviving are his children Brenton J. (Susan) Edic, of Garrettsville, Faye Phillips, of Windham, Wendy (Michael) Hickey, of Hiram, Sally (Daniel) McGrew, of Garrettsville; siblings Barry (Connie) Edic, of Hiram, Suzanne Edic, of Bainbridge Township, Dianne (William) Wood, of Florida; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Mr. Edic was preceded in death by his daughter Karry Edic; and brothers Gaylord “Lee” Edic and Kenneth Edic.

Calling hours were Jan. 2, 2023, at Green Family Funeral Home and Crematory Service, 4668 Pioneer Trail, Mantua.

Funeral services were Jan. 3, 2023, at the funeral home with Pastor Robert Henderson officiating.

Final resting place is in Shadyside Cemetery, Auburn Township.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association or the American Lung Association.

His video tribute, condolences and memories may be viewed at www.greenfamilyfuneralhome.com.

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another one following the SMART steps and keep going.

“To change an old habit, you need to replace it with a new one and that takes some time,” she said, adding it is important to celebrate achievements and to be patient.

“Do not skip meals. Skipping meals hoping to lose weight is counterproductive, as you end up snacking more and it slows your metabolism down,” Hassan said. “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a poor man. Plan your meals and snacks for the week, create a shopping list and stick to it. Avoid purchasing items that you cannot stop munching on. If you don’t buy it, you won’t eat it.”

Find Balance Again

The busyness of the holiday season, family gatherings, and indulging in food and desserts many people do not eat regularly may tax the body and mind.

waterways soothe your soul with serenity.”

Pictured is GPD’s Maple Highland’s trail.

“Your body will thank you if you reset your gut, minimize added sugars and hydrate with plenty of water,” said Heinen’s of Chardon wellness consultant Shilah Cipriani.

“It is important to restore your gut health to promote healthy digestion. A happy gut will positively affect your mood, energy, immune system and so much more.

“Probiotics are the beneficial bacteria that make our gut happy, leading to better absorption of nutrients from foods you already eat — naturally found in foods like raw sauerkraut, yogurt and kombucha,” she added.

Cipriani emphasized reducing adding sugars as much as possible.

“Try to choose products with no more than five grams of added sugar per serving on the nutritional panel,” she said. “Add more whole, plant-based foods into your diet by

eating a serving of fruits and veggies at each meal. Fruits have fiber in them that slow the absorption of sugar into your bloodstream and you will not get that sugar crash like, for example, if you were to eat a processed donut for breakfast.”

Proper hydration is also key to health, Cipriani said.

“Always remember to drink plenty of water. Water makes up 80% of our brain,” she said. “It flushes out all the waste from our body, prevents constipation and helps your body absorb nutrients from the food we eat. Drink at least half your body weight in ounces every day. It may vary based on activity level.”

Support & Be Supported By Nature

“Given the enormous challenges facing the natural systems of our planet posed by climate change, destruction and diminishment of wild places, loss of biological diversity, diminishing sources of clean freshwater, and so on, it will take purposeful corporate redirection and political will to meet these challenges,” said Dan Best, trustees of the Foundation for Geauga Parks. “Exercise economic power in the marketplace as informed consumers.”

He suggested people look into which industries and commercial enterprises are genuinely produced sustainably, made from recycled resources, manufactured without pollution and are “not just corporate marketing malarkey.”

Getting out into nature will also help support health and well-being, Best added.

“Get out there and let woods, wetlands and waterways soothe your soul with serenity. Take the time to observe the drama of nature letting wild plants and animals inspire, amaze, amuse and endlessly fascinate, as with the seasonal activity of their life cycles,” he said. “Becoming attuned to nature is one of life’s greatest enrichments that aids our ability to face challenges in life, be they are own or society’s as a whole.”

Nourish the Mind

It may seem daunting to try to learn a new language, but studies show it benefits the brain.

“Learning a foreign language makes for a challenging goal for 2023,” said Burton Public Library Director Katie Ringenbach. “There are studies which demonstrate that learning a new language could lead to improved cognitive function.”

Doing a deep dive at the library is also another way to nurture the mind.

“One of the true joys of working in a library is being surrounded by volumes of books with in-depth information on seemingly everything,” Ringenbach said, suggesting patrons try Duolingo, a free educational app.

A quick internet search may get the job done when you have a passing curiosity, but books offer further information on subjects of deeper interest.

“Suppose you want to be a better gardener — let your curiosity go and grow wild at the library,” Ringenbach said. “We have entire books on singular aspects of gardening including — raised bed gardening, straw bale gardening, lasagna planting, container gardening, heirloom seeds, seed saving, growing herbs to make tea, hydrangeas and growing tomatoes.

“The library is a place for in-depth lifelong learning and this upcoming year, I think

a great goal would be to take your current interest a step further, perhaps by reading a book all about it,” she said.

Enjoy the Benefits of Altruism

Volunteer work can be rewarding on many levels, said Steve Turpin, of the Rotary Club of Chardon.

“For those of us who have realized the benefits of living where we do, giving of one’s time has a certain leverage that other contributions may not,” he said. “That leverage stems from working with other people and other organizations to accomplish what would not be possible otherwise. Wherever so many varied people get behind an idea to promote their community, you realize that idea must be a good one.”

Individual benefits of giving back include feeling connected, establishing new friendships, gaining new and/or different perspectives on social, political or educational issues and learning some history, said Turpin, who is also project manager of Chardon’s annual BrewFest.

“Just get involved, ask to sit in on a regular or event-based meeting, volunteer at just one event, one time, to get a feel for the associated organization, ask a friend why they volunteer,” he said.

Cultivate Gratitude and Presence

Focusing on gratitude helps people stay grounded and positive-minded, said Rev. Scott Goodfellow, administrator at St. Mary Church of Chardon.

“Regardless of our spiritual beliefs, gratitude is necessary for our human growth and development,” he said. “Those Christmas ‘thank you’ cards you should write? Those are just as much for you as they are for the

person who gave you a gift. Gratitude helps us focus on the gifts and blessings of the present and eases our worry regarding the past and future.

“Gratitude reminds us that are cared for and deeply loved, that we belong to a community and a family that loves us, and it shows us how we might respond with generosity to the needs around us,” he added.

Goodfellow suggests the book, “Begin

Again,” by Venerable Bruno Lanteri as a “spiritual treat” this year.

“Bruno writes that even if we should fall a thousand times a day, a thousand times a day we should say, ‘Now I will begin again,’” he said. “The key phrase that helps me the most is when you find yourself failing in an area, put it behind you and begin again. Don’t dwell on the mistake or failure, begin again doing what you know to be right.”

Wolverines Continue Bombers Winless Season

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Coach Derrick DeJarnette’s Bombers walked into “The Den” seeking their first win of the season again the Wolverines.

But the Wolverines, who had beat the Kirtland Hornets a day earlier, sent the Bombers away still looking, defeating them 50-46.

Kenston was first to score with a success ful layup a minute and a half in. But neither team would score again until the 3:30 mark in the opening quarter, when senior forward Max Marra went up and under his defender and drew the foul against Sonny Catalano, then connected on both free throws to ex tend his team’s lead to four.

The Wolverines got their first points of the night with less than three minutes re maining in the first quarter, thanks to Drew Prexta connecting on a three. Landon Lear scored two with 2:10 left on the clock.

After a timeout called by West Geauga’s Catalano to set up the final play of the first quarter, a miscue from the Wolverines gave the ball back to the Bombers with one minute left. L.A. Mighton sunk a three to put his team back up, 7-5. Then two straight scoring possessions from the Wolverines gave them a two-point lead at the end of the first quarter, 9-7.

Leading the way offensively for the Bomb-

ers was Marra, with four points, while four Wolverines scored in the opening quarter.

Jerry Kline-Ruminski finally wrote his

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The Wolverines outscored their opponent 22-6 in the second quarter. Heading into the half, the Wolverines led 31-13.

After a slow start, Kline-Ruminski led all scorers with 11 points, all in the second quarter. Catalano added four, Marra led his

Lions Led by Trio of Seniors in Comeback Over Badgers

By alan koRnSpan SpoRtS@kaRlovecmedia com

Coming into the 2022-23 season, Head Coach John Kamkutis knew that the strength of the NDCL Lions girls basketball team would be senior leadership.

Returning eight seniors, Kamkutis believed his team would rely on varsity experience in crucial game situations — and that is exactly what happened in the Lions’ comefrom-behind 40-29 victory Dec. 30 over the Berkshire Badgers.

After trailing, 9-2 with 1:44 left in the first quarter, the Lions came roaring back behind the play of their seniors.

In particular, they were led by seniors Melissa Brownlee (13 points), Ava Baeslach (11 points) and Aubriana Hills (10 points).

In the first quarter, the Badgers opened up a big lead on four three-pointers, including two three-pointers by Natalie Hering and two three-pointers by Maddy Triskett.

Entering the second quarter trailing 126, Brownlee scored nine out of the 13 Lions second-quarter points to propel her team to a 19-16 halftime lead.

Brownlee mentioned, after the game, the importance of keeping a high level of focus

and intensity throughout.

“To start off the game, we really wanted to focus on our intensity, and so starting out with a lot of intensity and following through with a lot of intensity,” she said.

Though it was a close game for most of the second half, the Lions continued to play with high levels of the qualities Brownlee called out. This concentration allowed the Lions to pull away toward the middle of the fourth quarter behind clutch performances by seniors Aubriana Hills and Ava Baeslach.

Hills noted the importance of staying mentally focused throughout the whole game, which not only helped defensively, but led to scoring.

“I think staying mentally tough on both the defensive end and that (offensive end) turned into buckets, worked well for us, and working as a team today worked well for us,” Hills said.

Hills led the way for the Lions with eight points in the second half and 10 total for the game. Baeslach also had nine points in the second half and 11 total for the game.

Throughout the contest, seniors Hills and Baeslach showed their mental toughness by

name in the stats book when he connected on a three early in the second quarter. Both teams went with an empty possession before

Kline-Ruminski found himself at the free throw line again.

Bombers regularly played into the Wolverines’ trap, where first-year Head Coach Micah Young’s team thrived on the fast-break points off turnovers.

VIDEO: Kenston’s LA Mighton, above, and West Geauga’s Catalano and Kline-Ruminski

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West Geauga’s Carson Weisman, junior, grabs the rebound in the team’s 50-46 win over Kenston. Weisman also knocked down a big 3-pointer in the third quarter to keep Kenston winless on the season.

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NDCL’s Melissa Brownlee scored 13 points in the Lions 40-29 win over Berkshire. The senior was joined by teammates Ava Baeslach (11 points) and Aubriana Hills (10) as the top performers.

Bombers Trio Dazzle on Ice in Holiday Week of Hockey

By alan koRnSpan SpoRtS@kaRlovecmedia

On Dec. 30, the Kenston Bombers hockey team played their fifth game in five days, taking on the North Olmsted Eagles at The Pond.

Although the Bombers had a strenuous week, they came onto the ice with great energy. They claimed an early 3-1 first-period lead, then went on to defeat the Eagles, 6-3.

“We knew we had to come out strong tonight; this is our fifth game in five nights,” Kenston Hockey Coach Tom Moores said. “For a long stretch, the kids were pretty tired. We managed to pull through and capitalized on our chances tonight.”

In particular, stellar sophomores Gavin Rowell and Luke Mack capitalized on scoring opportunities, netting five of the Bombers’ six goals.

Rowell had a hat trick (three goals), while fellow sophomore Luke Mack added two goals. Junior Troy Krahe also found the net for the Bombers.

“Most of our goals came on rushes, breakaways, 2-on-1’s, 2-and-0’s,” Moores said. “So that’s good, that means we’re skating and working hard and going to the net and we got rewarded.

“The kids made some great shots. Gavin made some spectacular shots tonight; he was on point, Luke Mack and Troy (Krahe) as well. The three of them have been unstoppable.”

The Bombers got on the scoreboard first when Mack scored the first of his two goals early in the first period on an assist from Krahe.

After the game, Mack described his first goal, while Krahe emphasized the importance of staying calm, cool and collected in order to make sure he was providing his teammates with great passes.

“It was in front of the net, big battle,” Mack said. “I managed to see it (the puck) and grab it. I was able to come around on the other side to an open slot, and I was able to rip it top right corner.”

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team with six points, and Spencer Brownfield added four.

However, that slow start was long gone by the third quarter.

Carson Weisman knocked down a three in the corner to continue the hot shooting for the Wolverines. An answer from Chris Collins got his team on the board early in the quarter.

A near steal from Braelyn Akins forced his coach to call a timeout with 6:15 remaining in the quarter.

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calmly converting nine of 10 foul shots. In fact, they made seven out eight free throws during the second half.

“It was just really about knocking them down, that’s what was important,” said Baeslach, a St. Vincent College commit. “I just went up there, stepped up there and knocked them down. At the end of the day, we got the W.”

In addition to Ava’s excellent offensive shooting performance, Coach Kamkutis dis-

“The game was chippy, but we kept a level head,” added Krahe. “(We) kept focusing on the fundamentals of passing.”

The Bombers scored two more times in the first period on goals by Krahe (assisted by Tommy Moores) and Rowell (assisted by Mack).

Rowell described his first goal of the game.

“I was breaking up the ice; I snuck behind the defender; I called for it from Luke,” Rowell said. “He gave me a beautiful pass, just took it in, easy shot, bottom right.”

The Bombers scored two more times in the second period on goals by Rowell (assisted by Mack and Aly Stefancin) and Mack (assisted by Moores and Rowell).

Taking a 5-2 lead into the third period, both the Bombers and Eagles added goals to

The Bombers would then cut the lead to 13.

On back-to-back possessions, the Bombers connected on a three, trailing just 34-24 early in the third quarter. Another missed opportunity for the Wolverines gave the ball back to their opponent with less than four minutes remaining. Collins got a jumper to go down, and helped add to his team’s 8-1 run.

Jesse Moriarity finally ended the Bombers’ run with a runner that banked off the backboard for two.

Catalano extended his team’s lead to 11 after connecting on one of two free throws under three minutes.

Back-and-forth the two teams would go in

make the final score 6-3.

The Bombers final goal of the game was scored by Rowell, assisted by Krahe.

Overall, for the week, the Bombers went 4-1 and were led offensively by Mack, Rowell and Krahe. In fact, Mack (12), Rowell (8) and Krahe (4) combined to score 24 goals throughout the five games.

In addition, freshman JC Pustai (3), senior Chase Parker (2) and junior Tommy Moores (1) contributed goals throughout the week.

In going 4-1, Kenston defeated Parma (80), Avon (9-0) and St. Ed’s (4-0).

They finished as runners-up in the Parma Holiday Tournament, as Ahmerst Steele defeated them, 5-2, in the championship game.

To summarize a great week of hockey, Coach Moores commented on the excellent

the final two minutes of the third quarter. After three, the Wolverines clung to a 42-30 lead.

The Bombers outscored their opponent 17-11 in that quarter. Mighton added nine points, all threes, to cut into the Wolverines’ lead. Moriarity connected on three free throws to add five points to his resume.

Cutting the lead to two, with 2:15 left in the contest, the Bombers had all the momentum. But a 4-0 run to end the game would secure the win for the Wolverines, who improved to 4-6 on the year.

“Kenston definitely changed our pace and slowed us down a bit, which we weren’t really used to,” said Catalano, referring to the changes his team faced in the second half.

performances of Rowell, Mack and Krahe.

“They got over 59 points, I think, in five games combined,” he said, “so they’re doing well and we’re doing well.”

The Bombers return to the ice for two games Jan. 6 (Solon) and Jan. 7 (Stow Munroe Falls), then face their rival, the Chagrin Falls Tigers, on Jan. 8.

“The last two wins give us a lot of momentum,” said Kline-Ruminski, “and we are going to continue to carry this momentum and keep winning, and show everyone that you don’t want to play West Geauga because we are a good defensive team.”

L.A. Mighton led his Bombers with 14 points, while Marra added 12. Leading the way for the Wolverines was Kline-Ruminski, who had 13 points, while Catalano finished with nine.

“Especially in the third and fourth quarter, I loved our team’s mental toughness, and we played hard basketball,” Mighton said. “We played way better defense in the second half, and that got us closer in the game.”

man up and put them in there in the second, third and fourth quarter and let them play,” Kamkutis said. “So we played with a little bit better energy and went after things.

“I tell them, small wins equals big wins, and that’s what we did. We won a lot of the small stuff, we won the rebounds, we controlled our turnovers.”

cussed her excellent rebounding ability in the post.

“Ava’s just strong on the glass, and when she turns her shoulders and finds the rim, it’s just tough to stop her,” Kamkutis said.

“We

Other Lions scoring points were Emma Clayton (2), Lexi Simon (2) and Emma Surby (2).

The Badgers’ point-leaders for the game were Maddy Triskett (14), Natalie Hening (8), Caroline Kuchling (5) and Lanie Wadsworth (2).

VIDEO: Brownlee, Baeslach and Hills, Game highlights

Coach Kamkutis also noted the importance of the energy and intensity brought by the Lions underclassmen during the second, third and fourth quarters.

brought a sophomore and a fresh-

Kenston forward Troy Krahe and goalie Nate Linsz turn away this North Olmsted shot in the team’s 6-3 win.

VIDEO: Luke Mack, Troy Krahe, Gavin Rowell

Bulletin Board

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Young of Heart

Jan. 6, 11:30

Geauga Young of Heart will meet at St. Anselm Church in Chester Township. Bring a brown bag lunch. Snacks and beverage will be provided. Joe Bortnick will entertain the group with his great buttonbox music.

January is the time to pay dues of $25 for the year. If the West Geauga Schools are closed because of weather, the meeting is cancelled. Members will not be called, so listen to the morning news.

Intro to Square Dancing

Jan. 8, 2:30-4:30 p.m.

Join Marschmellow Squares for a free introduction to square dancing at 10222 Bundysburg Road in Middlefield. For more information, call 440-632-1074 or email rlmarsch@windstream.net.

Fairmount Speaker Series

Jan. 8, 3-4 p.m.

Fairmount Center for the Arts continues its “Pull Back the Curtain” speaker series with “In Conversation: Yaron Kohlberg” at the center located at 8400

Fairmount Road in Russell Township. A renowned pianist and president of Piano Cleveland, Kohlberg will perform and discuss his career.

Light refreshments will be served. Advance reservations are recommended by calling 440-338-3171 or visiting fairmountcenter.org.

Genealogical Society Meets

Jan. 10, 7 p.m.

Deborah Abbott will present “You Only have a Death Announcement, Now What?” via Zoom at the next meeting of the Geauga County Genealogical Society. The program will begin after the short business meeting.

Registration is requested; visit gcgsoh. org and click on Programs and Links to receive a confirmation email and instructions from LibCal.

Geauga Skywatchers Club

Jan. 16, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Join Geauga Skywatchers Club for “Make a Spectroscope” at Burton Public Library. Visit www.GeaugaLibrary.libcal. com to register.

Geauga Public Library

Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net.

Winter Reading

Jan. 1 - Feb. 28

The Winter Reading Challenge returns for another snow-filled year. Sign up and complete a reading or activity log each week to be entered into a prize drawing, which will take place at the end of the event.

Storytimes

Join for a storytime that is sure to engage, connect and inspire children. A variety of dates, branch locations and times to choose from for targeted age groups are located on the website’s programs calendar.

Why and How of Plant-Based Eating

Jan. 5, 7-8 p.m. • Virtual

YouTube sensation Jane Esselstyn, co-author of the “Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease Cookbook” and the “Be a Plant-Based Woman Warrior Cookbook,” teams up with her husband Brian Hart to present a program highlighting the benefits and how-tos of plantbased eating.

Passport Fair

Jan. 7, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. • Geauga West

GCPL has partnered with the Geauga County Clerk of Courts to provide a one-stop shopping experience to help one complete the necessary steps to get a passport. No registration required.

Book Discussions

No registration required.

• Bainbridge and Virtual, Jan. 9, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., “While Justice Sleeps” by Stacey Abrams.

• Geauga West, Jan. 10, 6:30 p.m., “Remarkably Bright Creatures” by Shelby Van Pelt.

• Middlefield, Jan. 12, 5:30 p.m., “The Woman in Cabin 10” by Ruth Ware.

• Chardon, Jan. 17, 6:30 p.m., “The Stranger” by Albert Camus.

• Bainbridge and Virtual, Jan. 17, 7 p.m., “Virgil Wanderer” by Leif Enger.

• Chardon, Jan. 18, 7 p.m., “The Maid” by Nita Prose.

• Virtual, Jan. 19, 6:30 p.m., “Mort” by Terry Pratchett.

Make Your Own Bubble Tea

Jan. 11, 3-4 p.m. • Bainbridge

Teens in grades 6-12 will celebrate National Milk Day by creating and sampling their own bubble tea creation.

Beginner Beekeeping Series

Jan. 11, 18 and 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m. • Middlefield

Come learn how to remove the stress associated with beekeeping at Middlefield’s three-week comprehensive course on anything and everything related to beekeeping.

Books & Bridles

Jan. 11, 7-8 p.m. • Virtual

Join to learn the story of the Packhorse Librarians, a relatively small group of women on horseback whose mission was to deliver and distribute reading materials to the faroff corners of Appalachia during the darkest hours of the Great Depression.

Tiny Hands Sensory and Art Club

Jan. 12, 10:30-11:15 a.m. • Chardon Babies 9-18 months with a caregiver may join Chardon Youth Services staff for a sensory-based storytime and art project that can help stimulate their creativity, independence and personal expression.

Switch Showdown

Jan. 18, 4:30-5:30 p.m. • Geauga West Youth in grades 3-5 will compete against each other on Nintendo Switch games.

Book Tasting

Jan. 19, 4-5 p.m. • Middlefield Youth in grades 3-4 will “taste” a few different books and enjoy snacks.

Geauga County Sheriff’s Report

The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office Dec. 23-29, 2022.

AGENCY ASSIST

Dec. 26

10:33 p.m., Thwing Road, Chardon. Kirtland PD requesting to make contact with individual. If contact is made, have individual call Kirtland PD, which is investigating a threat to a school that her daughter may have involvement in. Contact made with person and contact information for Kirtland PD provided.

BURGLARY

Dec. 28

9:42 a.m., Kinsman Road, Newbury. Diversions. Several items stolen sometime overnight. Door broken. Report taken.

CITIZEN DISPUTE

Dec. 25

7:47 p.m., Madison Road, Parkman. Caller loaned someone money and they aren’t paying him back. Paid someone to be his taxi driver and they aren’t driving him around or paying him back. Caller would like a phone call about this matter. Voicemail was left advising the incident is civil matter.

HARASSMENT

Dec. 29

4:32 p.m., Erwin Drive, Burton. Caller needs to make a report for harassment. Neighbor called the caller a f$@%ing loser.”

Caller wanted it documented neighbor calling him names. Advice given.

LITTERING Dec. 28

4:08 p.m., Auburn Road, Auburn. Late 90s blue Chevy truck pulling a trailer dumping trash and garbage all over the roadway. Trailer has no plate. When caller confronted the driver, he said, “Oh well, that’s not my problem.” Deputy assigned. UTL/GOA.

Dec. 28

5:37 p.m., Patch Road, Troy. Someone dumped several mattresses at end of caller’s driveway. Caller said he does not know who did it and does not have any cameras down there. Caller advised he does not want to pay Waste Management to come pick them up. Deputy advised a message would be left for road department to see if they would be willing to pick mattresses up for him.

SUSPICIOUS Dec. 25

2:41 p.m., Cottage Hill Lane, Chardon. Caller is concerned for her younger brother’s safety. She states there is a male in his 40s from the church who seems to be grooming her little brother. She said they don’t have a mother in the picture and she doesn’t think her father will take it seriously. Males have gone Christmas shopping and to the movies. Caller is going to speak with her aunt about her concerns.

Burton Public Library

Burton Library is located at 14588 W. Park St. No registration is required unless otherwise noted. For more information, call 440-834-4466 or visit burtonlibrary.org.

Winter Reading Bingo

Jan. 3 to Feb. 28.

Join the annual Burrrton Winter Reading Book Bingo. Complete a bingo for an entry to a prize.

Baby/Toddler Storytime

Jan. 10, 17, 24 and 31, 10:30 a.m.

Join for music, sensory activities and stories. Ages 0-3.

Preschool Storytime

Jan. 11, 18 and 25, 11 a.m.

Join Ms. Amy for stories, song, dance and bubbles.

Yoga

Jan. 11 and 25, 6:30 p.m.

Join an instructor as she walks through different yoga poses. Instructor fee is $5.

Movin’ and Groovin’ Storytime

Jan. 6, 13, 20 and 27, 10:30 a.m.

All ages may join for a musical story time with Mr. Eli. Feel free to bring instruments and come ready to dance - perfect for kids who have trouble sitting still.

Book Club

Jan. 12, 1:30 p.m.

Discuss “The Night Watchman” by Louise Erdrich.

Make a Spectroscope

Jan. 16, 6:30 p.m.

In a make-and-take activity, construct a cardboard spectroscope. Spectroscopy turns light from outer space into a rainbow-colored fingerprint that can reveal astounding things about the universe. Registration is required.

Jigsaw Puzzle Exchange

Jan. 17, 9 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.

Exchange puzzles for new ones. Leave one, take one.

Pete the Cat Storytime

Jan. 19, 10:30 a.m.

Storytime featuring everyone’s favorite cat is recommended for those ages 2-5.

Lego Tournament

Jan. 21, noon

Youth can put their building skills to the test in the library’s monthly Lego tournaments. All materials will be provided. Show up by 11 a.m. to be entered in the tournament.

Graphic Novelist Club

Jan. 26, 3 p.m.

Teens and young adults ages 13 and older will discuss all things graphic novels and learn how to make their own.

First Time Home Buyers Class

Jan. 26, 5:45 p.m.

First time home buyers will learn about what they are getting into if they are thinking about buying a house. Registration is required.

THEFT Dec. 26

12:04 p.m., Merritt Road, Munson. Male in GCSO lobby. Needed a report number to give to eBay because he had ordered a $275 picture. He got a notification through post office stating the package was delivered Dec. 19, although he did not receive it and it was missing when it was delivered in his mailbox tote.

Dec. 27

10:44 a.m., Pheasant Court, Munson. Check stolen from mailbox and cashed. Caller had mailed a check for $168 to Spectrum. During the course of the delivery, check was then written out to an unknown male and cashed. Caller told to contact the post office inspector for investigation.

2:25 p.m., Kinsman Road, Newbury. Damage to vehicles. Someone tried to saw off catalytic converters. Was cut on one end as an attempted theft, but it was not taken. Caller believes this occurred over Christmas weekend. No suspects or leads. Advice to get cameras facing the lot.

Dec. 28

10:40 a.m., Mayfield Road, Claridon. In lobby to report theft. Caller had an agreement with business manager to sell a statue. Manager sold the statue but will not give the caller the money. Advised to go to civil court.

UNCONSCIOUSNESS

Dec. 23

12:43 p.m., Claridon Troy Road, Troy. 62-year-

old male unconscious. Face down on the couch. Hip surgery a few weeks ago and is cold to the touch on the hands. Neck is a little warm. Has denied CPR. Blood possibly from nose and mouth. Caller advised he was at the doctor yesterday and given medication to help with sleep. Deputy advised DOA. Suspected narcotics located. Report to follow.

UTILITY PROBLEM

Dec. 27

2:13 a.m., GAR Highway, Montville. Caller’s house is flooding, cannot turn water off. No basement. First floor and hallway are flooding. Water is coming down from ceiling, pipes fell down from ceiling. Her pipes have been frozen. Caller cannot leave and has no car. Started couple hours ago. Fire department responded and turned off water at the well.

WEAPON OFFENSE

Dec. 28

4:11 p.m., Ravenna Road, Newbury. Shooting on the property, no backstop. Caller is at Newbury Business Park and can hear the bullets going through trees. Deputies have been at this house before for same issue. Spoke to father and his son who were shooting at a propane tank without a backstop. Father told to put in a backstop of some kind to shoot at. Father advised he would build some kind of backstop and are done shooting for today.

Chester Township Government Update

The Chester Township Board of Trustees meeting on Dec. 15 began with an executive session to consider the purchase and sale of property. Realtor Vic Cizek, Fiscal Officer Patricia Jarrett and Township Administrator Mark Purchase also participated in the session.

No decisions were made upon re-entering public session, and the board then moved into a public hearing for zoning amendments Z2022-4 and Z2022-5. One amendment dealt with increasing the allowable size for accessory buildings based on property acreage and the other was simply a language cleanup, which passed. After good discussion and input from the public, the board decided to continue the public hearing to Jan. 12 at 6:30 p.m. so proposed language changes amending the resolution can be more clearly presented for consideration.

Funds in the amount of $5,200 were approved for Kalida Equipment for a toolbox for truck #515 and $3,209 to MES for fire equipment and the sale/disposal of various items that are either no longer of value or considered obsolete or scrap. Monies in the amount of $38,964 were also approved to Millstone Management Group as the township is nearing completion of the fire station remodel. The board approved hiring of Nicholas Angie as a full-time firefighter

effective Dec. 26, 2022, and welcomes him to the team. Angie is replacing firefighter James Hess who took a full-time position with Kirtland, which was the department he originally started working at as a firefighter.

The board also approved the hiring of Richard Ivans to part-time assistant zoning inspector effective Dec. 18. Once up to speed, Ivans, a 30-plus year resident of Chester, will handle the majority of field work and inspections under the direction of Mark Purchase.

The board also approved a proclamation for Charles Pona for his service on the Chester Board of Zoning Appeals.

Monies in the amount of $810 were approved for the Chesterland Rotary to cover the Winterfest expenses and the use of Parkside Park by the West Geauga Baseball Federation was also approved.

Patricia Jarrett provided an update on expenditures related to various paving projects, noting that Mr. Excavator has been paid $401,194.13 and Chagrin Valley Paving’s first payment of $629,555 was also made.

The 2023 temporary budget in the amount of $9,215,563.39 was unanimously approved, which enables the township to start spending appropriated funds with the beginning of the new fiscal year on Jan. 1, 2023.

Submitted by Ken Radtke Jr., Chester Township Trustee

Legal Notices

NOTICE OF SALE UNDER JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE OF LIENS FOR DELINQUENT LAND TAX

Revised Code, Sec. 5721.191

Case No. 10-F-000628

CHRISTOPHER P. HITCHCOCK, TREASURER OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO, Plaintiff vs. ALICE M. KEPPLE, ET AL., Defendants

Whereas, judgment has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for taxes, assessments, penalties, costs and charges as follows:

Parcel No(s): 23-161450 - 1.01 acres.

Address: known on the tax duplicate as 23-161450 – 12406 SNOW ROAD, NEWBURY TOWNSHIP, OH.

Description: “As Geauga County has adopted a permanent parcel number system, it has been determined that publication of the complete legal description is not necessary to provide reasonable notice of the foreclosure sale to potential bidders. The complete legal description can be located in the Court’s file located at the Geauga County Clerk of Court’s office, located on the 3rd floor of the Geauga County Courthouse, 100 Short Court, Chardon, Ohio 44024.”

Last known owner: ALICE M. KEPPLE, 12406 SNOW ROAD, BURTON, OHIO 44021.

MINIMUM BID: $31,449.07

Whereas, such judgment orders such real property to be sold by the undersigned to satisfy the total amount of said judgment; Now, therefore, public notice is hereby given that Scott A. Hildenbrand, Sheriff of Geauga County, Ohio, will sell such real property at public auction, for cash to the highest bidder of an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against each parcel at 10:00 o’clock A.M. at the door of the Court House in the City of Chardon, Ohio on THURSDAY, THE 19TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2023, at 10:00 o’clock A.M., and if any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale, under the same terms and conditions of the first sale and at the same time of day and at the same place, on THURSDAY, THE 2ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2023 for an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against the parcel.

Public notice is hereby given that all such real property to be sold at public auction may be subject to a federal tax lien that may not be extinguished by the sale, and purchasers of any such real property are urged to search the Federal Tax Lien index that is kept by the County Recorder to determine if notice of a federal tax lien has been filed with respect to any such real property.

DEPOSIT: Pursuant to Geauga County Local Rule 13, the required deposit for this offering shall be $300 or 10% of bid, whichever is greater. Said deposit shall be CASH or CERTIFIED CHECK, payable to the Geauga County Sheriff.

TERMS OF SALE: Cash if Purchase Price is $300.00 or less. If more than $300.00 Purchase Price is to be paid in accordance with the Rule of Court of Common Pleas, Geauga County, Ohio, governing Sheriff’s Sales.

SCOTT A. HILDENBRAND, Sheriff Geauga County, Ohio Kristen K. Rine, attorney

Dec22-29, 2022Jan5, 2023

required deposit for this offering shall be $5,000.00. Said deposit shall be CASH or CERTIFIED CHECK, payable to the Geauga County Sheriff.

The purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.

Said Premises appraised at ($85,000.00) and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount ($56,667.00). Please note: The appraisals are based on an exterior appraisal of property only, unless otherwise noted.

TERMS OF SALE: The FULL purchase price shall be paid to the Sheriff within thirty (30) days from the date of confirmation of sale, and on failure to do so, the purchaser may be held in contempt of court, the court may forfeit the sale and/or deposit, or the court may issue any other order it sees fit.

SCOTT A. HILDENBRAND, Sheriff Geauga County, Ohio Peter L. Mehler, attorney Dec22-29, 2022Jan5, 2023

tor’s Office, located at 231 Main Street, Unit 1A, Chardon, OH 44024.

You are required to answer the publication within 28 days after the last publication of this Notice, which will be published once per week for six consecutive weeks, and the last publication will be made on January 26, 2023.

In the case of your failure to answer or respond as permitted by the Ohio Civil Rules within the time stated, a judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

WELLS FARGO USA HOLDINGS, INC

By ALBERTELLI LAW PARTNERS OHIO, LLC, F. Peter Costello, #0076112, Mark R. Lembright, #0041545, Antonio J. Scarlato, #0073329, Attorneys for Plaintiff, 4807 Rockside Road, Ste. 200, Independence, OH 44131. (216) 588-1500; (216) 771-4334-fax; Ohcontact@alaw.net. Dec22-29, 2022 Jan5-12-19-26, 2023

Facility Description: Community Water System ID #: 1518566 Date of Action: 12/28/2022

This final action not preceded by proposed action and is appealable to ERAC.

Detail Plans for PWSID:OH2802012 Plan:1518566 Regarding Woodsong PUD Subd 12.

Final Approval of Plans and Specifications Geauga County-Bainbridge 470 Center St, Bldg 3, Chardon, OH 44024

Facility Description: Community Water System ID #: 1515340 Date of Action: 12/28/2022

This final action not preceded by proposed action and is appealable to ERAC.

Detail Plans for PWSID:OH2804003 Plan:1515340 Regarding Bainbridge Elevated Tank Mixer. Jan5, 2023

NOTICE OF SALE UNDER JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE OF LIENS FOR DELINQUENT LAND TAX

Revised Code, Sec. 5721.191 Case No. 22-F-000312

CHRISTOPHER P. HITCHCOCK, TREASURER OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO, Plaintiff vs. JSK MANAGEMENT, ET AL., Defendants

Whereas, judgment has been rendered against certain parcels of real property for taxes, assessments, penalties, costs and charges as follows:

Parcel No(s): 02-190490 - 0.34 acres.

Address: known on the tax duplicate as 02190490 – VACANT LAND ON CHILLICOTHE ROAD, BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP, OH.

Description: “As Geauga County has adopted a permanent parcel number system, it has been determined that publication of the complete legal description is not necessary to provide reasonable notice of the foreclosure sale to potential bidders. The complete legal description can be located in the Court’s file located at the Geauga County Clerk of Court’s office, located on the 3rd floor of the Geauga County Courthouse, 100 Short Court, Chardon, Ohio 44024.”

Last known owner: JSK MANAGEMENT, PO BOX 390971, CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS 02139.

MINIMUM BID: $11,760.07

Whereas, such judgment orders such real property to be sold by the undersigned to satisfy the total amount of said judgment;

Now, therefore, public notice is hereby given that Scott A. Hildenbrand, Sheriff of Geauga County, Ohio, will sell such real property at public auction, for cash to the highest bidder of an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against each parcel at 10:00 o’clock A.M. at the door of the Court House in the City of Chardon, Ohio on THURSDAY, THE 19TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2023, at 10:00 o’clock A.M., and if any parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale, under the same terms and conditions of the first sale and at the same time of day and at the same place, on THURSDAY, THE 2ND DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2023 for an amount sufficient to satisfy the judgment against the parcel.

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate General Code, Sec. 11661 Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 Case No. 18-F-000616 The State of Ohio, County of Geauga, ss: THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK, Plaintiff vs. FRANK COSCHIGNANO, ET AL., Defendants

In pursuance of a Second Pluries Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at https://geauga.sheriffsaleauction.ohio.gov/, on Thursday, the 19th day of January, 2023, at 10:00 o’clock A.M., and if the parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale, without regard to the minimum bid requirement, at the same time of day and at the same place of the first sale, on Thursday, the 2nd day of February, 2023 the following described real estate, situated in the County of Geauga and State of Ohio, and in the Village of Middlefield to wit:

Situated in the Village of Middlefield, County of Geauga, and State of Ohio:

And known as being part of Original Lot No. 29 in said VIllage and bounded and described as follows:

Beginning in the west margin of Thompson Avenue at the northeast corner of Village Lot formerly owned by A.G. Atwood; Thence West along the line of Village lots formerly owned by said Atwood, A. Alford, E.L. Ford, and C.M. Dickerman to the southeast corner of land formerly owned by Nancy Davis; Thence North along the east line of said Davis’ land 1.38 chains;

Thence East 5.44 chains to the west margin of said Thompson Avenue;

Thence South along said Avenue 1.38 chains to the place of beginning.

Containing 3/4 of an acre of land, excepting from the northeast corner of the above piece of land deeded by E.H. Horton and wife to F.W. Horton, February 16, 1903. Said excepted parcel being 172 feet East and West and 41 and 29/50 feet North and South.

Excepting and reserving therefrom 0.216 acres of land sold to Middlefield Board of Education, as recorded in Volume 259, Page 15, of Geauga County Records of Deeds, be the same more or less, but subject to all legal highways.

Property Address: 14900 Thompson Avenue, Middlefield, OH44062

Prior Deed Reference: OR Book 1705, Page 861 on October 31, 2003

Said Premises Located at: 14900 THOMPSON AVENUE, VILLAGE OF MIDDLEFIELD, OH.

Permanent Parcel Number: 19-041800

DEPOSIT: Pursuant to O.R.C. 2329.211, the

Public notice is hereby given that all such real property to be sold at public auction may be subject to a federal tax lien that may not be extinguished by the sale, and purchasers of any such real property are urged to search the Federal Tax Lien index that is kept by the County Recorder to determine if notice of a federal tax lien has been filed with respect to any such real property.

DEPOSIT: Pursuant to Geauga County Local Rule 13, the required deposit for this offering shall be $300 or 10% of bid, whichever is greater. Said deposit shall be CASH or CERTIFIED CHECK, payable to the Geauga County Sheriff.

TERMS OF SALE: Cash if Purchase Price is $300.00 or less. If more than $300.00 Purchase Price is to be paid in accordance with the Rule of Court of Common Pleas, Geauga County, Ohio, governing Sheriff’s Sales.

SCOTT A. HILDENBRAND, Sheriff Geauga County, Ohio Kristen K. Rine, attorney Dec22-29, 2022Jan5, 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Village of Burton

The Village of Burton Council will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 PM on Monday, January 23, 2023 in Council Chambers on the second floor of the Burton Public Library located at 14588 West Park Street. Discussion will be held on increases to the zoning fee schedule.

The public is welcome to discuss any questions or concerns during the hearing. Information for the proposed changes is available for inspection at the Village Office located on the second floor of the Burton Public Library. Jennell Dahlhausen, Fiscal Officer Jan5, 2023

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO 22-F-000459 – The Bank of New York Mellon fka The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Certificateholders of CWABS Inc., Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-11, Plaintiff vs. James R. Cain, aka James Roger Cain, aka James Cain, et al, Defendants.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING

Parkman Township

Parkman Township will be holding a special Zoning Commission meeting. It is scheduled for January 19, 2023 at 6:00 pm., at the community house. The meeting will be a workshop session for the committee, open to the public for observation only.

Jan Helt, Secretary Jan5, 2023

UNKNOWN SPOUSE OF JAMES R. CAIN AKA JAMES RODGER CAIN AKA JAMES CAIN, whose last known addresses are unknown and all of whose residences are unknown, will hereby take notice that on August 4, 2022, Plaintiff filed its Complaint in the Common Pleas Court of Geauga County, Ohio, 100 Short Court, Suite 300, Chardon, OH 44024, being Case No. 22-F-000459 in said Court against JAMES R. CAIN AKA JAMES ROGER CAIN AKA JAMES CAIN, et al. praying for Judgment of $163,038.27 with interest at the rate of 4.25000% per annum from January 1, 2021, until paid and for foreclosure of a mortgage on the following described real estate, to wit:

PARCEL NO. 02-337700

STREET ADDRESS: 17785 Snyder Road, Bainbridge Twp, OH 44023

LEGAL NOTICE/PUBLIC NOTICE

Munson Township Board of Zoning Appeals Munson Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on January 18, 2023 at 6:30 pm at the Munson Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Rd., Munson, OH to consider the following appeal for a variance.

CASE 22-19 (Continued): Mark Mazzurco of M&I Properties Development Inc. Parcel #21-051563 Mayfield Road, Chardon OH – requests to install a driveway 0 feet from the east side property line and 6 feet from the west side property line. Violates SEC. 511 (in part) Driveways shall be a minimum of 15 feet from any lot line.

Paula Friebertshauser, Secretary Jan5, 2023

NOTICE OF CONSENT JUDGMENT ENTRY

A COMPLETE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE PARCEL MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE COUNTY AUDITOR. and that Defendants be required to set up any interest they may have in said premises or be forever barred, that upon failure of said Defendants to pay or cause to be paid said Judgment within three days from its rendition that an Order of Sale be issued to the Sheriff of Geauga County, Ohio, to appraise, advertise, and sell said real estate, that the premises be sold free and clear of all claims, liens and interest of any parties herein, that the proceeds from the sale of said premises be applied to Plaintiff’s Judgment and for such other relief to which Plaintiff is entitled. Said Defendant(s) will take notice that they will be required to answer said Complaint on or before twenty-eight (28) days from the final publication run date or judgment will be rendered accordingly.

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO 22-F-000593 – WELLS FARGO USA HOLDINGS, INC, Plaintiff, vs. DOUGLAS VESELSKY, et al. Defendants.

Unknown Heirs, Legatees, Devisees, Executors, Administrators and Assigns and their Spouses, if any, of Dennis Veselsky aka Dennis Veselsky aka Dennis J. Veselsky, whose last place of residence is unknown and whose present place of residence is unknown, will take notice that on October 12, 2022, a Complaint was filed in the matter of WELLS FARGO USA HOLDINGS, INC. v. DOUGLAS VESELSKY, et al., Case No. 22-F-000593 in the Court of Common Pleas of Geauga County, Ohio, 100 Short Court, Ste. 300, Chardon, OH 44024, seeking foreclosure and alleging that the Defendant(s) Unknown Heirs, Legatees, Devisees, Executors, Administrators and Assigns and their Spouses, if any, of Dennis Veselsky aka Dennis Veselsky aka Dennis J. Veselsky, have or may claim to have an interest in the real estate located at 15815 Chipmunk Lane, Middlefield, OH 44062 and known as Parcel Number 18-081130. A complete legal description of the property may be obtained from the Geauga County Audi-

Please be advised that the Township of Thompson, located in Geauga County, Ohio by and through the Thompson Township Board of Trustees intends to enter into a settlement with Susan Taylor by means of a consent judgment entry (“Consent Judgment Entry”) in the case captioned Taylor vs. Thompson Township Board of Zoning Appeals, Geauga County, Ohio Court of Common Pleas Case Number 22-A-000616. This settlement affects the real property located at 17482 Rock Creek Road, Thompson, Ohio, 44086, more fully described at Volume 804, Page 522 and Volume 1250, Page 162 of the Geauga County Records, and referred to as Permanent Parcel Numbers 30-010710 and 30-010700, and recognizes the withdrawal of Variance 2022-02 by Applicant Robert Schwartz and the agreement by the parties that Variance 2022-02 is null and void. In accordance with Section 505.07 of the Ohio Revised Code, copies of the proposed Consent Judgment Entry are available to the public at the Thompson Township Building at 6741 Madison Road, Thompson Township, Ohio, or by calling the Township Fiscal Officer at 440-298-9813 or emailing thompsonclerk@windstream.net.

Published by Susan Taylor, by her attorneys, Jaredd Flynn and Ashley Kirk. Jan5, 2023

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON FKA THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS TRUSTEE FOR THE CERTIFICATEHOLDERS OF CWABS INC., ASSET-BACKED CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2007-11 Ellen L. Fornash, Padgett Law Group, 8087 Washington Village Drive, Suite 220, Dayton, OH 45458; 850-422-2520; OHAttorney@padgettlawgroup.com Jan5-12-19, 2023

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City of Chardon

The City of Chardon Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to consider the applications described below on Tuesday January 17, 2023, at 6:30 PM. in Council Chambers at the Municipal Center, 111 Water St, Chardon OH 44024. The meeting is subject to adjournment or recess to a later date without another Notice of Public Hearing. Arrangements can be made to review the plans upon request via email at syaney@chardon.cc or by calling 440-286-2654.

PUBLIC NOTICE

The following matters are the subject of this public notice by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The complete public notice, including any additional instructions for submitting comments, requesting information, a public hearing, filing an appeal, or ADA accommodations may be obtained at: https://epa.ohio.gov/actions or Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St. P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216. Ph: 614-644-3037 email: HClerk@epa.ohio.gov

Final Approval of Plans and Specifications Middlefield Village PWS 14860 N State Ave, Middlefield, OH 44062

PC Case #22-219/220/221: Applicant – Robert Landies III (310 Park Inc.) is requesting concept plan and architectural review approval to allow for a new - 35,000 sq. ft. industrial building. In addition, the applicant is requesting five (5) variances as follows: 1) Variance from Section 1141.11 (c) – To allow a loading dock in the front yard. 2) Variance from Section 1155.25 (e) – To allow a parking space less than the required 10’ setback from building wall with doors or windows. 3) Variance to Section 1155.31 (b) – Loading area in required front yard setback. 4) Variance to Section 1155.37 – To increase the maximum driveway width at the right-ofway from 35’ to 48’. 5) Variance to Section 1141.07 – proposed concrete pad to encroach side yard setback and cross the property line. The property is located on the west side of Park Drive at the southwest corner of the intersection of Park Drive and Seventh Avenue. The address of the property is 310 Park Drive, Chardon, OH 44024, with Parcel ID# 10-137700. Property owner is 310 Park Inc. Steven M. Yaney Community Development Administrator Jan5, 2023

Classifieds

AUTOS & PARTS

$CASH$ for Junk Vehicles. Free towing. 440-679-7293.

FOR RENT

Room for Let, $600, Russell. Call for details 440-338-5201.

Chesterland 2 bedroom home for rent, 2.5 acres, available now. $1,400/mo. Call Peggy 440-554-5524.

For Lease: Arena/barn for workshop or self-care stalls. Private retreat for your enjoyment. 440-564-7363. Hawks Nest Farm, Newbury.

EVENTS

Try something NEW for the New Year! “Marschmellow Squares” will have a FREE introduction to Square Dancing Sunday January 8th 2:30p-4:30p at 10222 Bundysburg Road, Middlefield. For more information call 440-632-1074 or email: rlmarsch@windstream.net.

FOR SALE

Kubota Snowblower: Model BZZZA, rear mount, 3pt hitch $495. Elliptical exercise machine: w/books, tools, pulse monitor $50. 440-313-1178.

Mattress Topper: Queen size, “My Pillow” brand, Paid $300, asking $150. 928205-3945

5-piece patio set, includes cushions and umbrella $100/OBO. Single bed, good shape $50. 440-632-9675.

Solid oak homemade china hutch. 4 doors with pretty textured glass. Good condition. $350 obo 440-632-1415.

West G Band jacket Drumline, wool/ leather, size medium with extra long arms, take off name and patches, only $25. call/text 440-668-8768.

Antique clocks, many; Oak crank wall phone $369; Humpback chest $79; Wooden rocking horse $79. Rocker/gliders $59/$89. 440-338-3563.

HELP WANTED

SERVICES

Real Estate Transfers

PETS & ANIMALS

Sheltie female, 2.5 years old. A little shy, outside dog. $50. 330-697-2388.

Four wonderful cats need indoor homes. Nine & 10 years old, abandoned by owner. They’re fixed/vaxxed. Call Rebecca 440-321-2485

REAL ESTATE

We buy Houses and Land. Any condition or situation. Fast, friendly, local. Westwind Property Solutions. Text/call Wayne today at 330-269-9595.

roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses, we do most anything. Call between 8a-4p, 440-813-4272. No answer, leave message.

Joe

WANTED TO BUY

Old fishing tackle wanted: fishing lures (wood or plastic), mouse to bear traps, wooden duck decoys. Call Lee 440-3138331.

4-wheelers, 3-wheelers, dirt bikes, minibikes, go-carts, golf carts, gators, farm tractors/equipment, trailers, riding mowers, snowplows. Paying cash. 440413-3119.

Will pay cash for sports cards & collectibles. Entire collections or individual cards. Organized or unorganized. Call or text Rich at 440-552-0691.

Following is a list of real estate transfers for the week ending Dec. 22, 2022, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only.

BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP

Linda J. Nadzam, 17688 Westview Drive, to John Carl Huffaker, $276,500. (2.47 acres)

Gail M. White, 18539 Haskins Road, to Ricardo Cassina and Analia Rosa Kalpokas, $545,000. (5.33 acres)

Monica Blackman, Woodland Avenue (s/l 551-557), to Robert L. Reynolds, $23,700. (0.42 acres)

Margaret M. O’Brien (trustee), 16860 Knolls Way, to Jeffrey M. Heksh and Rosemary Burke, $456,000. (0.00 aces)

BURTON TOWNSHIP

Charles Thomas Kler (TOD), Jackson Drive, to Kevin Andrew Cieszykowski, $231,500. (1.44 acres)

David A. and Marlene G. Zeigler, 13186 Longwood Ave., to Tyler R. and Hannah Moses, $250,000. (0.83 acres)

BURTON VILLAGE

Brandon D. Fisher, 13949 E. Center St., to Hess Properties LLC, $170,000. (0.50 acres)

CHARDON TOWNSHIP

Shirley A. and M. Frank Elliott (TOD), Colburn Road, to Dawn M. and Stephen A. Judge, $335,000. (2.00 acres)

CHESTER TOWNSHIP

Ashley M. Doles, 8845 Ranch Drive, to Jessica M. and Robert J. Plavic II, $325,000. (1.75 acres)

R.B. Trout LLC, 9432 Wilson Mills Road, to Byron R. and Marilyn M. Tabbut (trustees), $275,000. (1.93 acres)

CLARIDON TOWNSHIP

Margaret A. Robie (TOD), Claridon Troy Road, to Rothenbuhler Farms LLC, $1,500. (0.40 acres)

Rothenbuhler Farms LLC, Claridon Troy Road, to Margaret A. Robie, $1,500. (0.53 acres)

Basp LLC, 12808 Taylor Wells Road, to John D. and Dorothy S. Miller, $200,000. (36.00 acres)

HUNTING VALLEY

Dorothy E. Robbins, 48000 Mather Lane, to Eliza H. Saada (trustee), $700,000. (6.40 acres)

MIDDLEFIELD TOWNSHIP

Tammy Ricker, Old State Road, to MZA Properties LLC, $135,000. (3.60 acres)

MIDDLEFIELD VILLAGE

William H. Poole Jr., 16025 Button St., to Bright Star Realty and Auctions LLC, $288,000. (0.41 acres)

MUNSON TOWNSHIP

Donald B. and Patricia E. Thomas (TOD), 11540 Auburn Road, to Travis J. and Kathryn S. Clere, $350,000. (17.69 acres)

PARKMAN TOWNSHIP

Sugarhill Limited, Agler Road, to Noah L. and Ida Mae Gingerich, $39,400. (2.65 acres)

TROY TOWNSHIP

Pamela A. Barrigar, Thrasher Road (s/l 17), to Snyderburn Construction Inc., $23,000. (1.13 acres)

Eddy D. Laws, 18629 Rapids Road, to Aberdeen Property Management LLC, $102,100. (3.00 acres)

Eicher doing