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Geauga Transit Launches Wheels to Work Program

By Ann WishArt Ann@kArlovecmediA com

Geauga County residents who have been depending on Geauga Transit buses for rides to work every day won’t have to schedule daily pickup anymore.

Through the new Wheels to Work program, daily bus routes connecting Middlefield and Char-

don, and one along U.S. Route 422 will link non-driving residents to their jobs.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony for W2W at the county transit yard on Merritt Road in Claridon Township launched the program Oct. 10 with a number of Geauga Transit employees, elected officials, balloons and the newest bus in attendance.

JoAnna Santilli, Geauga Transit

director, told the audience the program is creating a stir among her customers.

“I have one gentleman who has been riding with us for approximately 30 years,” she said.

He has been making that phone call every day to ensure he has a way into work and he is only one of many who is delighted with the new See Transit • Page 6

Commissioners Vote 2-1 to Hire

Disgraced Former AG’s Law Firm

John kArlovec editor@kArlovecmediA

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At the request of Geauga County Administrator Gerry Morgan, Geauga County Commissioners recently agreed to hire DannLaw to represent the county on matters in an amount not to exceed $50,000.

multiple scandals.

Commissioners Begrudgingly

Opinion pages 10-11

Obituaries page 11

OK More Courthouse Costs page 4 Sports

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The Cleveland-based law firm is managed by Marc Dann, former Ohio attorney general and state senator who resigned as attorney general in 2008 while entwined in

“With the (Geauga County) Prosecutor's Of fice seeming to be more reluctant to provide legal services to the board for whatever reason, whether it's conflicts of interest or anything else, I'm looking at getting another attorney or firm on board under contract so that when we start having stuff, we're not sending it all to one contractor or one attorney, we can split it up

between the different legal firms and get the answers maybe a little quicker on some things,” Morgan told commissioners.

Morgan explained the county is not required to use DannLaw.

Commissioner Jim Dvorak asked Morgan about the process he followed to make his recommendation.

“I did a little research on DannSee Commissioners • Page 5

Sheriff’s Sales & Legal Notices start on page 21

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Troy Officials Decide Against Cameras on Dumpsters

By Allison Wilson Wilson@kArlovecmediA com

Following discussion at a previous meeting to possibly install cameras at the Troy Township Community House due to an ongoing issue with dumping, officials decided Oct. 15 to leave things as they are.

Troy Township Trustee Sharon Simms obtained a quote from RadioActive Electronics in Middlefield for coverage of the community house and driveways.

The surveillance equipment plus installation would cost almost $7,000, she said.

Two mattresses had to be removed from the dumpsters that evening, she added.

Trustee Donn Breckenridge asked Simms who would monitor the cameras.

“If something happens, we just have to look at it. I will monitor it,” she said.

“And then, if we have to go to court, will you go to court?” Breckenridge asked.

Simms replied she would.

Breckenridge asked what other companies, besides RadioActive, could install cameras. Simms was unsure and Trustee Len Barcikoski replied they’re the company everyone in the area uses.

“I don’t understand the license plate reader versus the camera,” Barcikoski said.

Simms replied license plate readers zero in on the plate while cameras won’t, noting plates are also not required on the front of a vehicle.

Breckenridge questioned what the township could do if someone caught on camera said it wasn’t their car or it wasn’t them driving.

“We don’t play sheriff, we just turn it over to (the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office) and they take care of it,” Barcikoski said. “If they come up with an acceptable excuse, that’s between them and the police.”

Breckenridge said he believed it was better for stuff to be dumped at the community house rather than on the roadside.

Simms said while the road contractor, who does the cleanup from the dumping, had been very nice about it, it wasn’t fair to him.

“We’ve recently had a flurry, but it is an exception,” Barcikoski said, adding they don’t usually have this problem so heavily.

An audience member asked why the township can’t just put a lock on the dumpsters and keep a key in the community house. Another audience member Googled companies in the area who would do camera installations and listed them out, asking if any had been contacted for quotes.

“Is it really worth for you to drive to Chardon, sit in a courtroom, you’re gonna charge the community that money and the guy’s gonna get a slap,” said audience member Matt Jochum, adding the garbage would still end up dumped somewhere.

“Time and time again, I’d much rather see it here,” he said, suggesting the township do bigger trash-specific cleanups.

Community Meetings

Geauga County: Oct. 29, 9:30 a.m., Board of 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.

Bainbridge Township: Oct. 28, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees; Oct. 29, 6 p.m., Zoning Commission. All meetings are held at Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road, unless noted.

Burton Village: Oct. 28, 7 p.m., Village Council. All meetings are held at 14588 W. Park St., 2nd Floor, unless otherwise noted.

Chardon Township: Oct. 28, 7 p.m., Park Committee. All meetings are held at Township Hall, 9949 Mentor Road, unless noted.

Chester Township: Oct. 31, 4 p.m., Board of Trustees, special meeting. All meetings are held at the Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.

Claridon Township: Oct. 28, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission. All trustees meetings are held at Administrative Building, 13932 Mayfield Road, unless noted. All Zoning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals meetings are held at Town Hall, 13930 Mayfield Road.

Montville Township: Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m., Zoning Commission. All meetings held at the Montville Community Center, 9755 Madison Road, unless noted.

Munson Township: Oct. 24, 6 p.m., Zoning Commission, special meeting. All meetings are held at Township Hall, 12210 Auburn Road, unless otherwise noted.

South Russell Village: Oct. 24, 7:30 a.m., Streets Committee, special meeting to discuss budget; Oct. 28, 5:30 p.m., Village Council, special budget work session followed by regular meeting at 7 p.m. All meetings are held at Village Hall, 5205 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.

Jochum also emphasized there were other options available, such as finding volunteers willing to come out and check up on the yard.

Trash is already being left in other places, said another resident, who recalled a couch being left east of the intersection of Mumford Road and Nash Road.

Simms’ motion to purchase the equipment failed for lack of a second, with Barcikoski noting he hasn’t seen any damage to the community house and grounds that would warrant surveillance.

“Even though it aggravates me to see that stuff out there, it is better here than on the road,” he said.

Barcikoski also said later in the meeting that drilling for a new well at the Troy Township Fire Department should begin within the week. The previous well lost power prior to the Feb. 6 trustees meeting and is difficult to repair due to its location under the parking lot.

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Commissioners Begrudgingly OK More Courthouse Costs

Construction Costs Climb to Nearly $19.7 Million

By John kArlovec editor@kArlovecmediA com

In a split 2-1 vote, Geauga County Commissioners approved Oct. 8 a change order to the preliminary design of the Geauga County Courthouse project, resulting in more costs to the project that is nearing a $20 million price tag.

According to an Oct. 10 email from Geauga County Administrator Gerry Morgan, construction costs on the courthouse project currently total $19,686,746.

Commissioner Ralph Spidalieri cast the no vote Oct. 8, with commissioners Tim Lennon and Jim Dvorak voting to approve the requested change order, which will increase ThenDesign Architecture’s (TDA) contract by approximately $368,000 to more than $1.5 million.

Prior to voting, Lennon had asked for more information on the requested change order.

“When they (architects) originally provided their contract for it, it was based off of the original plan that had been put together during the Chardon lawsuit and during the preliminary design and meeting with the judges and the other stakeholders in it,” Morgan told Lennon. “The building footprint changed, the size of the building changed. So, this is the architect’s adjustment for their time and effort on making those changes and adjustments.”

Both Lennon and Spidalieri asked Morgan why the county was learning of the increased fee now.

“At the end of the day, I think that we're really getting into some muddy waters here as far as what the agreement with Chardon was and what our financial commitment was, that all of a sudden we're going to be up another three hundred some thousand (dollars),” Spidalieri said.

Under the terms of the settlement with the City of Chardon, the city agreed to contribute 10% of project costs not to exceed $2 million.Lennon said there have been previ-

ous change orders, but the scope of the project was designed a long time ago.

“My question is, again, why is this showing up today? This should have been part of our original approval, yes or no?” asked Lennon, adding he has not been a “cook in the kitchen” with the layout design of the courthouse.

“Maybe I should have been because it seems as though there’s been a whole lot of additions going into this thing that I was not aware of,” he added.

Lennon said one of the reasons he approved hiring TDA was because it put a price tag of approximately $14 million on the courthouse project. He said he thought the actual price tag would come in between $14 million and $18 million.

“We’re pushing $20 or something now (million),” Lennon said. “And I don't know who's driving the bus here. Is it the judges putting all this additional stuff on? Are there other people making approvals behind this board's back that are saying, ‘yeah, we're going do this, this and this’ and increase the scope? So, I don't know.”

Morgan said as the design of the project moved along, things came up that resulted in cost increases. Instead of the architects “nickel and diming” the county as they arose, Morgan said he had TDA hold off until they knew what their final number was going to be.

“I get it,” said Lennon. “I understand that putting an addition on an old building is challenging, especially putting new and marrying those two together and trying to, you know, what's underneath it and everything else. So, I do understand that there's some things when you start peeling back the onion, you're going run into some issues that were unforeseen. It’s not new construction, so I understand there are probably going to be changes associated with that, but I don’t know.”

Dvorak asked Morgan for a breakdown of the requested change order.

Brad Gellert, a senior architect at TDA,

PROCLAMATION

NOTICE OF A GENERAL ELECTION

R.C. 3501.03, 3513.01

The Board of Elections of Geauga County, Ohio, issues this Proclamation and Notice of Election.

A GENERAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, THE 5th DAY OF NOVEMBER 2024

at the usual place of holding elections in every precinct throughout Geauga County or at such places as the Board may designate for the purpose of choosing the following officers:

President/Vice President, U.S Senator to Congress, U.S Representative to Congress (14th District) State Senator (32nd District), State Representative (35th District), State Representative (99th District) County Commissioner (1/2/25 term), County Commissioner (1/3/25 term), Prosecuting Attorney Clerk of Courts of Common Pleas, Sheriff, County Recorder, County Treasurer, County Engineer, Coroner Justice of the Supreme Court (1/1/25 term), Justice of the Supreme Court (1/2/25 term) Justice of the Supreme Court (Upon Certification),

Judge of the Court of Appeals (11th District – 2/9/25 term)

Judge of the Court of Appeals (11th District – 2/10/25 term)

Judge of the Court of Appeals (11th District – 2/9/27 ending)

Judge of the Court of Common Pleas (1/1/25 term)

and determining issues in the following areas:

State of Ohio, City of Chardon, South Russell Village, Villages of Aquilla, Burton, Hunting Valley, Middlefield. Auburn, Bainbridge, Burton, Chardon, Chester, Hambden, Huntsburg, Montville, Munson, Newbury, Thompson and Troy Townships. Berkshire, Kenston School Districts, Lake County School Financing District.

The Polls for the Election will open at 6:30 o’clock A.M., and remain open until 7:30 o’clock P.M., of said day.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO

Dennis Pavella, Chair

Michelle Lane, Director Oct21, 2024

provided an explanation for the request.

“The original contract was just a placeholder — 7% of $15 million of the initial estimate — and the assumption always was as professional services grew and the scope and cost increased, our fee would be adjusted based on the revised construction amount,” he told commissioners.

He added they work with a lot of consultants, including a geotech agency to provide quality assurance testing the county building department has requested on items such as welds and stud strength.

Gellert reiterat ed what Morgan had said about wanting to bring a final number to the board rather than piecemeal re quests.

“This is kind of wrapping all those changes together with the new cost of, with the true cost of the building,” he said.

“What is the true cost of the building?” Lennon asked. “I'd like to know that because it seems as though, and again, acceptably enough, there's going to be changes, but who's making the decisions to make some of these changes like adding on or subtracting? It wasn't like we had a meeting with the commissioners or something like that. Where's the direction coming from for some of those additional type things and expansion of scope and all that?”

Morgan said the original direction came from the judges regarding functionality and from the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office with respect to security.

In addition, the original plan was for a three- or four-story extension, but that was unacceptable because it would have split the courts between different floors, Morgan said.

“So, we went back and redesigned it as a bigger, slightly bigger footprint, reduced one of the floors, so now there’s only three floors in the building,” he said.

The first floor will house the probation department and clerk of courts offices with the second and third floors housing one court each.

“I guess I think about things differently, or at least the way I run my life and my business and anything else, my household, I have a budgeted amount that I know I'm going to spend, or roughly how much I can afford to spend,” Lennon said. “I thought we agreed as a board . . . I'm just saying, this project as a whole, I thought we approved a budget of $15 million knowing that there were going to be

some overruns . . . like a fancier wall for example. I remember that, a million-dollar wall when it was a couple hundred thousand dollars wall, but the million-dollar wall is more secure and this and that. Okay, boom, there's an addition. Well, it seems like our budget that we had set has not been paid attention to. So, this thing’s kind of got an open end to it, it's got a back door to it, where it's just going to be, we don't really know what this thing's going to cost us it seems. Is there any limit?”

Spidalieri questioned what cost overruns inside the building would be once the outside is completed.

“I’ll be long gone by that (time), but I’ll be paying the taxes, too,” Lennon said.

Spidalieri added, “I thought, too, that this project was moved based on the dollars that we were going to have out of that ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) that we basically had. But, what we're seeing happening is that this has put a big hold on a lot of other things and other projects potentially of us being able to do in the county. And that's where my concern is, where is the end of this?”

Spidalieri concluded by telling Lennon and Dvorak he was uncomfortable voting yes on the change order request.

“This is water under the bridge,” replied Lennon, noting the work has been performed.

“But, this is one of those situations where we're spending money that we don't have appropriated already,” Spidalieri countered. “This is already work performed and this is the dollar value where it's at. Where were we at when this stuff was coming up? There was never any kind of pre-approval to say here's what we're running into.”

He added, “We're basically at a point where there was no pre-approval on our side. All we're basically looking at is another $360some thousand dollars increase and now we're being told that work was already approved. How do we justify that? It's careless and I just don't think that that's right.”

Lennon asked again from whom TDA was getting direction.

Morgan said he was providing the direction with input from the judges and from the sheriff’s office.

In response to a comment from Dvorak, Morgan added he would brief commissioners more often on project changes and cost overruns.

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Law and it's all over the internet,” said Dvorak. “His law license, he was formerly Ohio attorney general for 17 months . . . and he was removed from office May of 2008. It just goes on and on. He had been suspended for six months, engaging in conduct that resulted in conviction on misdemeanors, criminal counts of soliciting improper compensation and filing false financial disclosure statements during his tenure as attorney general.”

Dvorak noted the Ohio Supreme Court unanimously voted 7-0 to adopt findings of the Board of Commissioners on Grievances and Discipline that Dann “engaged in conduct that adversely reflects on his fitness to practice law” by making improper payments from his political campaign fund to two senior aides while they were em ployed by the attorney general’s office and by filing 2007 and 2008 financial disclosure statements that failed to disclose expense re imbursement checks.

“I don’t think I should go on and on because it’s just more and more of this,” said Dvorak. “I agree that we should continue looking at law firms to take care of this challenge that we have from time to time — intergovernmental disputes. Also, on the internet, it says he (Dann) doesn't take care of that. He's like real estate and other type of stuff. So, I really think that this law firm doesn't fit our needs.”

the way things are supposed to work between different offices,” that is where he needed to get some answers.

“My gut feeling is I don’t think DannLaw fits our need and there’s a lot of firms out there that we could utilize,” Dvorak reiterated.

Lennon said he respected Dvorak’s opinion and then made a motion to approve hiring the DannLaw as outside counsel. Commissioner Ralph Spidalieri seconded the motion.

The motion passed 2-1, with Dvorak entering a “loud” no vote.

While Spidalieri recognized the county did not have to use DannLaw, he said based on what Morgan told him about the difficulty in finding law firms, he supported the decision and encouraged Morgan to find other firms to consider, as well.

Commissioner Tim Lennon said he had talked with Dann on the telephone, had met with him and had talked to another attorney at the law firm — who handles intergovernmental issues and works with the Ohio Revised Code — because he had questions about “some different things that have been going on from time to time.”

Lennon wanted to see if the county could get an outside opinion and review on “some different things that have been plaguing this office for a couple years,” he said.

“I’ll admit, I was not aware of that background,” Lennon added. “But, I got the sense that they were very thorough as far as their review on some of the things that, you know, and interested in getting to the bottom of some things, too.”

He reiterated the board needed help and, if it was not getting answers, it at least needed to get some opinions.

He added the outside law firm the county has been using — Meyers, Roman, Friedberg & Lewis — has been helpful with contract-type issues, but on “bigger picture” issues related to the Ohio Revised Code “or

During public comment, a reporter asked Lennon and Spidalieri why they voted to hire DannLaw after listening to Dvorak’s findings.

“Those are a concern for sure,” Lennon answered. “But, like I said, I met with the law firm personally myself and talked to him on the phone a number of times. As far as I know, they're still in good standing. When he was a politician, if he had some issues, I was not aware of those issues. But, as far as everything I've heard and recommendations of him, as far as legally and his firm, they do a good job. I recommended them, so I'm comfortable in that.”

Spidalieri said he was disappointed Dvorak did not raise his concerns before the meeting so Morgan could review them.

“It almost seems as if this information kind of came at a time where it was almost like a plan to basically try to discredit this firm and it would've given us better time to be able to review this stuff,” Spidalieri said. “At the end of the day, we're going to look at this in a case-by-case situation, of us being able to review what's going to be sent to them anyways. So, there may be one attorney out of an entire firm that may have some issues, but I feel confident after speaking with Gerry that they looked into this and, at this point in time, just gives us one more firm to talk to.”

He added, “And, like I said before, we could look at some others also, so that we could have a pool of them to look at for future situations that would arise that we would need to have outside counsel.”

When pressed on why they did not wait to talk to more firms before voting, Spidalieri told the reporter, “That's why you're sitting there and we're sitting here. We make the decisions and that's the decision we made. Good enough. Motion to adjourn.”

NOVEMBER

General Election Tax Levies

5 City of Chardon (4 PCTs) as of 9/5/2024- Tax Levy - 7 mills -Renewal and increase of 1.5 mills equaling 8.5 mills - Fire collecting $1,434,000 annually - amounting to $213 for each $100,000 - 3 years -commencing in 2024, first due 2025

7 Village of Burton (1 PCT) - Tax Levy - 2.25 mills -Renewal -Fire and EMS collecting $71,000 annually - amounting to $57 for each $100,000 - 4 years -commencing in 2024, first due 2025

10 Village of Middlefield (2 PCTS) - Tax Levy - 2 mills -Renewal -Police collecting $199,000 annually - amounting to $51 for each $100,000 - 5 years -commencing in 2025, first due 2026

11 South Russell Village (4 PCTS) - Tax Levy - 2.75 mills -Renewal -Police collecting $425,000 annually - amounting to $51 for each $100,000 - 5 years -commencing in 2025, first due 2026

12 Auburn Township (5 PCTS) - Tax Levy - 0.65 mill -Additional - Streets, Roads, and Bridges collecting $262,000 annually - amounting to $23 for each $100,000 - 5 years -commencing in 2024, first due 2025

13 Bainbridge Township (9 PCTS) - Tax Levy - 2 mills -Renewal - Streets, Roads, and Bridges collecting $1,079,000 annually - amounting to $38 for each $100,000 - 5 years -commencing in 2025, first due 2026

14 Bainbridge Township (9 PCTS) - Tax Levy - 2.75 mills -Additional - Fire and EMS collecting $2,262,000 annually - amounting to $96 for each $100,000 - 5 years -commencing in 2024, first due 2025

15 Burton Township (3 PCTS) as of 9/5/2024- Tax Levy - 1.25 mills -Renewal - Fire and EMS collecting $112,000 annually - amounting to $24 for each $100,000 - 5 years -commencing in 2025, first due 2026

16 Chardon Township (4 PCTS) - Tax Levy - 1.25 mills -Renewal - Fire and EMS collecting $233,000 annually - amounting to $36 for each $100,000 - 3 years -commencing in 2024, first due 2025

17 Chester Township (9 PCTS) - Tax Levy - 1.5 mills -Renewal - Streets, Roads, and Bridges collecting $306,000 annually - amounting to $15 for each $100,000 - CPT -commencing in 2025, first due 2026

18 Chester Township (9 PCTS) - Tax Levy - 2.5 mills -Renewal - Streets, Roads, and Bridges collecting $937,000 annually - amounting to $57 for each $100,000 - CPT -commencing in 2025, first due 2026

19 Chester Township (9 PCTS) - Tax Levy - 0.5 mill -Renewal - Police collecting $118,000 annually - amounting to $6 for each $100,000 - CPT -commencing in 2025, first due 2026

20 Chester Township (9 PCTS) - Tax Levy - 2.5 mills -Renewal - Police collecting $345,000 annually - amounting to $16 for each $100,000 - CPT -commencing in 2025, first due 2026

21 Hambden Township (4 PCTS) - Tax Levy - 0.25 mill -Renewal - Parks and Recreational Purposes collecting $32,000 annually - amounting to $5 for each $100,000 - 5 years -commencing in 2025, first due 2026

24 Huntsburg Township (2 PCTS) - Tax Levy - 1.5 mills -Renewal - Streets, Roads and Bridges collecting $97,000 annually - amounting to $27 for each $100,000 - 5 years -commencing in 2024 first due 2025

25 Montville Township (2 PCTS) - Tax Levy - 2.4 mills -Renewal - Fire and EMS collecting $100,000 annually - amounting to $37 for each $100,000 - 5 years -commencing in 2025, first due 2026

26 Munson Township (6 PCTS) - Tax Levy - 0.65 mill - Renewal - Fire and EMS collecting $112,000 annually - amounting to $9 for each $100,000 - CPT -commencing in 2024 first due 2025

27 Munson Township (6 PCTS) as of 9/5/2024- Tax Levy - 1.75 mills - Renewal - Fire and EMS collecting $425,000 annually - amounting to $34 for each $100,000 - CPT -commencing in 2025 first due 2026

29 Thompson Township (2 PCTS) - Tax Levy - 1.75 mills -Renewal - Fire and EMS collecting $102,000 annually - amounting to $41 for each $100,000 - 4 years -commencing in 2025, first due 2026

30 Troy Township (2 PCTS) - Tax Levy - 4.5 mills -Renewal - Fire and EMS collecting $238,000 annually - amounting to $76 for each $100,000 - 5 years -commencing in 2025, first due 2026

SCHOOLS

2 Berkshire Local School District (13 PCTS) - Tax Levy - 2.5 mills -Renewal - improving school sites collecting $439,000 annually - amounting to $22 for each $100,000 - 5 years -commencing in 2024, first due 2025

3 Kenston Local School District (15 PCTS) - Tax Levy - 1 mill -Additional - general permanent improvements collecting $1,196,000 annually - amounting to $35 for each $100,000 - 5 years -commencing in 2024, first due 2025

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Newbury Township to Install Security Cameras

Trustees Sign Letter on Backyard Shooting to Legislators

By Allison Wilson Wilson@kArlovecmediA com

Newbury Township Trustee Dave Lair Jr. provided a quote Oct. 16 to install security cameras on the township’s bus garage, which was vandalized earlier in the year.

“It looks like it’s gonna be the same kind of price as what we got for the (recycling center cameras),” Lair said during the regular township trustees meeting. “It’s gonna be seven cameras. (My) initial thought was doing four by the bus garage and three over at Oberland, and one of the cameras at the bus garage faces towards the (press) box, top of the football field.”

The quote, which came from Zirkle Tech, listed $6,453 as the combined total for equipment and labor, Fiscal Officer Lindsay Pol-

lock said in a follow-up email.

Lair also said during the meeting there had been discussion of boarding up the north side door of the press box in order to keep someone from sneaking in that way.

Road Superintendent Doug Zimperman said there isn’t much left in the press box for vandals to destroy.

“They tried poking holes in the wall, but they’re plywood, so that didn’t work,” he said. “The windows have already been broken, busted out and covered up.”

Lair noted he would like a camera on the new Oberland restrooms once they’ve been built. Trustee Bill Skomrock said the camera can likely be mounted now, as the trustees know where the bathrooms will be going.

Due to the camera quality, Lair also elected to not get license plate readers. The reg-

ular ones can see clearly enough and there’s more concern about foot traffic than people pulling in and parking, he said.

Trustees passed a motion to use Zirkle Tech for the cameras.

During his report, Trustee Greg Tropf said a letter regarding issues with backyard shooting had been signed and sent to state Sen. Sandra O’Brien and state Rep. Sarah Fowler Arthur, as was promised to residents at a previous meeting.

“The board agrees that people have the right to shoot on their private property and in no way do we desire to infringe upon that right, as long as it is done in a responsible, safe manner,” the letter reads. “However, we have residents shooting on their property without the proper back stops and too close to occupied residences. In one instance, a bullet has hit the exterior of a home.”

The letter goes on to ask if there has

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been any discussion at the state level of more stringent controls that would allow local law enforcement to stop hazardous activity before someone is injured. All three trustees have signed it.

In other news, the winning American Basswood tree entered into the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District’s Big Tree Contest was nominated by Newbury Township.

Per a July 13 Facebook post by GSWCD, trees receive a score based on trunk circumference, crown spread and total height.

Newbury’s Basswood, located in Oberland Woods, now holds the title of largest American Basswood on public land in Geauga County, with a height of 80 feet, a crown spread of 55.625 feet and a circumference of 117 inches, Skomrock said.

This is the second year the township has won the award, he added.

Officials Highlight Report Card Wins, Talk Enrollment Trends

By emmA mAcniven editor@kArlovecmediA com

Chardon Schools Assistant Superintendent Ed Klein recapped the district’s 2024 state report card Oct. 21 and highlighted district-wide increases in early literacy, future readiness and student achievement over the past year.

While 80% of Ohio districts’ performance indexes decreased since 2018/2019, Chardon’s increased, making them among the top 8% of schools in Ohio, Klein said during the Chardon Schools Board of Education’s regular meeting.

“We’ve returned to what we expected preCOVID,” Klein said.

On last year's report card, the literacy component received three stars, which is “meeting expectations.” This year's five stars are “exceeding expectations,” he said.

Klein said the increases could be due to the $1.4 million grant the city received in 2023 dedicated to the science of reading and literacy. The district has also continued to

utilize the Local Literacy Plan committee to help continue growth in literacy.

The Ohio Department of Education is showing these same trends in school districts across the state.

While these increases are happening, the ODE said improvements still need to be made and Klein agreed.

Superintendent Michael Hanlon noted another district trend — enrollment rates have been going down among all grades and will continue to decrease.

When board members asked for more information, Hanlon said this is not a new issue nor an issue unique to Chardon, but rather a state-wide trend due to a number of factors.

He said new schools and facilities could be a factor in attracting more families to the community.

Park Elementary School Principal Jill Makee also gave an update on the results of a schedule change involving the school sending students to recess prior to lunch.

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system, Santilli said.

Geauga County Commissioner Jim Dvorak said soon after he became a commissioner six years ago, he met with Lake County representatives “over a cup of coffee” to discuss various ways the two counties could collaborate.

W2W is an example of the counties working together.

ior and increased focus and a lot less visits to the nurse, believe it or not,” Makee said.

Board member Karen Blankenship asked Makee who came up with the idea. Makee said they used a similar model when she worked in Wickliffe where she was a teacher and assistant principal.

Board member James Midyette, student and staff liaison, said four teachers from Chardon Middle School earned the Thomas Edison Award from the Ohio Academy of Science.

“Everything grows with collaboration,” he said.

The W2W program is receiving funding from the recently-created Ohio Department of Transportation Workforce Mobility program, according to a press release from Geauga Transit, which is partnering with Laketran through a five-year contract, said Ben Capelle, Laketran CEO.

“We’re going to focus on the Amish,” Capelle said during the ceremony, adding the collaboration leading to the grant between the agencies and county commissioners started in 2021.

The W2W program will “get Geauga Transit to the next level and meet their customers’ needs,” he said.

Capelle said the $1.78 million infrastructure investment grant was created by a special set of funds from the governor’s office to operate the service and help buy up to nine new propane-fueled buses for the program.

Geauga Transit purchased the propane-fueled Terra Transit buses from TESCO Bus of Oregon, Ohio. The agency anticipates the buses will provide 35% fuel savings, according to the press release.

Only 40 Ohio Schools received the award.

In other school business, the board approved the 2024-2025 school calendar, a fifthgrade overnight field trip to Camp Whitewood and an agreement to accept Mastercard, Visa and Discover payments at schools.

The board also approved selling properties owned by the district that are no longer needed.

“We need the properties that we have,” Hanlon said.

The W2W program has only been in operation a few weeks, but the number of people using the buses on the new collection routes has increased with an average of seven or eight riders in each of the buses, Capelle said.

Geauga Transit expects to hire four new employees as word gets around and demand for the service rises, he said.

The cost for a ride has not gone up and a regular rider can buy a pass to his or her workplace to avoid paying for every pickup, he said.

“We want to get as many people to work as possible,” he said.

Another route in the Chester-Russell township area of northwest Geauga is under consideration, officials said.

Also present to congratulate Geauga Transit on its program were Ohio Sen. Sandra O’Brien, State Rep. Steve Demetriou and Katie Burger from the office of U.S. Congressman David Joyce.

TESCO sponsored the event and a lunch for participants.

From left, Chardon Schools Board of Education member Karen Blankenship, Superintendent Michael Hanlon and board member Todd Albright prepare for adjournment at the end of the board’s regular meeting Oct. 21.

High Bid Delays Chester Garage Renovation Plan

By Ann WishArt Ann@kArlovecmediA com

The renovation of the Chester Township road garage was put on hold during a special meeting Oct. 17, said township Trustee Ken Radtke.

Chester Township Trustees took no action on the single bid of about $548,000 from Martini Construction Company of Cleveland because it was “significantly higher” than the estimate they received in 2023 of about $300,000, Radtke said in a phone interview Oct. 18.

Trustees advertised for bids to replace the flat roof of the existing garage with a trussed roof, double the width of the bays and make electrical changes to the facility at 12701 Chillicothe Road near the town hall, he said.

The dimensions of the building won’t change, he said.

In other business, trustees created capital project funds inside the township fire, police, road and general funds, as recommended by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office.

Trustees voted to place more than $52,000 in an account in the general fund,

account in the police fund, according to the meeting agenda.

During this year’s Geauga County Budget Commission hearings, Auditor Chuck Walder strongly recommended trustees in all townships earmark monies within the four funds

over from one year to another for projects that did not get done. The capital improvements funds should help resolve that ongoing issue, Walder said.

Radtke said the auditor and the Geauga County Prosecutor’s Office helped create the

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mated external defibrillators be accessible in all schools and parks, Radtke said.

Making an AED available for emergency use in the public area would also expose it to vandalism or theft, he said, adding there is one at the town hall.

Cultural Humility Program to Help Combat Racial Issues

By Allison Wilson Wilson@kArlovecmediA com

As Kenston Schools continues to work to improve the district’s racial culture and address student issues, Superintendent Bruce Willingham provided an update on Student Voices for Positive Change, a student-lead section of the initiative, Oct. 21.

On the Kenston Schools Board of Education agenda was a contract with James Knight’s cultural humility program, which board members approved.

“I know this may not be moving as quickly as we want it to, but I think it’s moving forward the right way,” Willingham said. “The important thing is that we finally got the con-

tract taken care of, we got agreed upon dates, (high school Principal Tom Gabram) has done a great job of helping us plan what those days look like for our high school students.”

Willingham also once again emphasized his concern the high school students believe they are being led in any specific direction.

“This is their committee. This is their voice and we want them to lead it,” he said.

Knight would help the students organize and plan where they want to go and is scheduled to do some work in the middle and elementary schools, as well as staff development days, he said.

“In addition to Mr. Knight coming in, we’re also bringing in the (Federal Bureau of Investigations) if you remember,” Willingham

Moreno Stops in Chester Township

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U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno (R-Westlake) addressed constituents gathered at the Bessie Benner Metzenbaum Center in Chester Township, Oct. 17, encouraging the crowd to get out and vote as soon as possible. Moreno is challenging incumbent U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown in the Nov. 5 general election.

added regarding the district-planning side of the initiative.

“So, they’re planning those dates to kinda work through,” he said.

The Peaceful Environment at Kenston, or PEAK program, is also an area that needs work, the superintendent said, noting some people have expressed interest in talking through parts of the program and potentially updating some of the language.

Board member Jennifer Troutman asked if parents and community members with children in the lower schools would be involved in the PEAK language change, to which Willingham said yes.

The proposed plan for the cultural humility program is included on BoardDocs with Kenston’s agenda. It outlines understanding the tenets of cultural humility and the impact of biases on judgment for staff training, as well as units on kindness and belonging for middle and high schoolers.

The second SVPC meeting will be held Oct. 24.

During the public comment portion of the meeting, parent Emily Stupica, of Kenston Families United, took a moment to speak on the district’s initiatives.

“We’re a group of parents, teachers, community members who have a strong belief in inclusivity for all students, so everyone at Kenston feels safe, supported and celebrated,” she explained.

Stupica said she just wanted to emphasize KFU’s desire for all students to feel supported when it comes to the education, collaboration and conversations that are supposed to be helping them, whether that be students who experience differences because of special needs, race, culture, economics or other factors.

“My experience just in my own family has been very different depending on the child that participated at Kenston,” she said, adding one of her children was a Kenston graduate, while one only attended through eighth grade. “And I’ve talked to some other people

and they’ve had some similar experiences.”

While her first child had an easy experience in the district, her second, who had to miss a significant amount of school due to serious health complications, shifted her perspective on Kenston.

“At that point, my whole perspective of Kenston changed because we had felt included and you know, all of a sudden eight weeks go by and not one teacher called, nobody called, I only got reminders if I forgot to call him in sick,” she recalled. “And we were going through a lot with the family.”

Stupica said her son elected to go to the STEM school for high school due to severe bullying at the middle school.

“He did not feel safe at Kenston,” she said. “I want other kids to feel safe.”

Stupica could also recall instances of her children recognizing the racism against their Black classmates.

“My youngest came home in second grade and said, ‘How come my friend so-andso always gets in trouble at recess when he’s doing the same things that all of us are doing,’” she said.

Even when people are well intentioned, they can make mistakes inadvertently and do things that hurt kids without knowing they’re hurting them, she said.

“I really hope that we can have some conversations about — a lot of districts I work with have diversity, equity and inclusion. Or they call them affinity groups, or they call them focus groups,” she said. “Or they have family engagement specialists, which are awesome ways to connect family members and communities.”

As a parent, community member and educator, Stupica said she would love to see those initiatives at Kenston.

Explicit and specific, above and beyond PEAK traits, would be helpful, she said.

“It’s great to focus on character traits and being a good person, but we also have to figure out the deep historical, emotional context of everything that’s affecting our kids,” she concluded.

The bid for the new roof and renovation of the Chester Township Road Department garage was not approved at the township trustees meeting Oct. 17.

Young Culinary Connoisseurs Showcase Talent

By sherry GAvAnditti editor@kArlovecmediA.com

The Auburn Room Restaurant at Auburn Career Center in Concord Township is a “coming-in-hot” training ground for area high school juniors and seniors seeking a culinary career.

The restaurant, open to the public by reservation, is fully run by ACC’s culinary arts program students, who gain real-world experience, industry credentials and the freedom to fully create their own recipes and get feedback from the public.

They impressed this reporter, as did their menu, presentation and food during ACC’s third annual fall menu-tasting event Oct. 15 at the restaurant, located at 8140 Auburn Road.

ACC’s culinary arts program teaches students about catering and restaurant operations, including food safety, preparation, presentation, sanitation and other critical skills, such as decision-making, time management, communication and organization.

About two dozen people at the menu-tasting event were invited guests, including donors, staff and media. No one went home hungry.

Attendees offered compliments and asked questions after each course, which included an appetizer, soups, a salad, entrees and desserts.

Students played different roles showcasing their varied goals. Some dream of becoming a head chef or a restaurant owner, while others haven’t decided their career path.

For the tasting, the seniors created their own recipes, said Amy Ryan, culinary arts program instructor.

Ryan said the juniors did most of the prep work and the recipes chosen to be featured at the event will be added to the menu at the Au burn Room Restaurant through the fall season.

In addition to the dishes served, the event showcased students’ ability to work as a team in the kitchen and dining room, and give diners a smooth, enjoyable experience from start to finish.

Every dish served was delicious and had creative ingredient twists, and the hostesses and servers contributed to the experience with an atmosphere of elegance and profes sionalism.

Ryan was watchful and ready with guid ance during the tasting as students smoothly passed each other between kitchen doors and the dining room.

After the event, Ryan lauded the 20 se niors’ and 24 juniors’ prep work and personal creations, as did those who sampled the dishes.

“The dishes are their creations, their babies. They go from the basics, all the way to running the (Auburn Room) Restaurant,” Ryan explained.

One such young man was senior Luis Her nandez, who made the Swedish meatballs, which were tender and flavorful, and carried a smile throughout the event.

The 17-year-old said he has been cooking with his mom since he was 10, giving him a jumpstart in his culinary career.

He is a line cook at a golf course, current ly, he said, adding he’s worked at three differ ent restaurants as a cook, server and caterer.

Luis’ enthusiasm for cooking was appar ent as he spoke about his future in the in dustry.

“I really love the Italian culture, the food. I can see opening an Italian restaurant,” he said. “We’re Hispanic, but my mom and dad really love my cooking.”

He said he made his special dish for them and they loved it.

“I always make too much and we invite the whole family,” he said.

Senior Josh Vail’s moist German choco late recipe was also well received.

While he drew inspiration from the inter net, Vail added the chocolate drizzle and co conut pecan frosting for something “slightly different but really good,” he said.

Senior Emilee Rosario drew from her ex periences cooking with her parents when cre ating the recipe for her maple apple blondies.

“Me and my mom used to make brownies all the time and me and my dad made apple pies, so I decided to mix them and created

Russell Trustees Consider Second Levy Reduction

By Allison Wilson Wilson@kArlovecmediA com

With almost a year gone by since their vote to temporarily reduce collection of a road levy in an effort to offset property revaluation costs, the Russell Township Trustees considered taking action once again at their Oct. 18 meeting.

Trustees voted in November of 2023 to reduce collection on a road and bridge levy from 1.4 mills to 0.51 mills for one year. The decision came in the wake of property reappraisals, which increased real estate taxes by an average of 30% across the county. The difference in the levy is made up with funds from the revaluation.

The township could pass a resolution similar to last year reducing levy collection, or could divvy up what is collected, Trustee Kristina Port said, adding the township would be receiving money from Laurel School, which would be paid to the departments, and from a 1-mill unvoted property tax.

With funds depleted for the community building, the money could go toward replenishing reserves, she said.

Fiscal Officer Karen Walder talked the board through their decision last year.

“The 2024 increase in inside millage … was $272,000,” she said. “Last year, the board voted to adjust the road and bridge levy and reduce it by $244,000, that’s about 90%, which applied for this year’s collection.”

It’s up to the board what they do and they

don’t have to reduce it by the same amount, she said.

“These are my thoughts after thinking about it, is, we don’t have anything in (the) reserve fund,” Port said. “I looked at the Miller Dotson study and looked at some of those projections on our schedule for 20242025 and 2024 was $156,000 and 2025 was $299,000.”

Port elaborated on the Miller Dotson study in a follow-up email Oct. 22.

“The Miller Dotson study does a forward look at all the major buildings for the township for 40 years and makes projections on what it would cost to replace items, in a yearly breakdown,” she wrote. “Since we had taken reserve amounts out for 2025, I thought it made sense to take some of the money from the unvoted property tax revaluation and place that in the Miller Dotson reserves.”

Port said Oct. 18 her recommendation is to keep the money — even reducing collection by half is saving a nominal amount, she said, adding the township is going to have increased need with the reserves deplenished.

Trustee Matt Rambo pointed out the

township is currently constructing a community building and next year, they won’t be spending as much because of that.

Trustee Jim Mueller suggested just holding the money in the general fund until the end of the year and then allocating it.

Next year, the township is also going to have to look at levies, he said, which is something Port said she wanted to push back if possible.

“If we go to a four- or five-man full-time fire department … right there, that alone could be $200,000,” Mueller said. “And you know, we’re just playing games with the general public by saying, ‘Oh, we’re gonna save you this.’”

Rambo reiterated each of their positions — he wanted to give the money back, Port wanted to put it in a reserve fund and Mueller wanted to hold it in the general fund temporarily.

Port said she’d like to keep some in the general fund for department needs. Rambo added while Port found the amount nominal, it might not be for everyone.

If people feel strongly about the increase from the revaluation, they need to contact their legislators in Columbus about it, Port said.

“They were the ones who last year said, ‘Oh, we’re working on this, we’re working on

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this,’ and then boom, don’t hear anything,” she said.

“I have to look out for the fact that we didn’t have reserves,” she added. “And if there’s already a document that shows there’s a need, and we don’t even have the money for that, then that’s my concern.”

Walder agreed with Rambo.

“The board set off on a strategy, a mandate that each department needs to stand up on their own two feet,” she said.

There are five levies the township can reduce the millage of, Port said, asking Rambo what he suggested. Rambo replied he’d do 90% again, but doesn’t know which levy would be best for it.

“Each department has a nonqualified levy that could be used,” Walder said. “My recommendation is that you go back and consider the performance, the percent to recommended cash reserve, for our 2025 budget.”

That indicates which department is furthest from needing to go for a levy, she said, adding based on the 2025 budget, road and fire would be most qualified.

As the road (department) saw the levy reduction last time, Rambo volunteered the fire levy.

While no action was taken, trustees are considering reducing collection on the 2016 1.75-mill fire levy by $136,000. As the Geauga County Auditor’s Office would need to certify the reduction, Port was unable to provide information as to what the millage from the reduction would come out to.

Supt. Highlights School Safety in Wake of Georgia Shooting

By Allison Wilson Wilson@kArlovecmediA com

With October being school safety month, Kenston Schools Superintendent Bruce Willingham took the opportunity Oct. 21 to provide an overview of the district’s safety plans during the regular Kenston Schools Board of Education meeting.

Willingham began with bus safety, filling in for Transportation Director Christine Illner, who was sick and unable to attend.

With the district having some longer bus routes, safety during those drives is important, he said. A new driver training module is something the district may soon expect to see, with faculty recently learning the state safety department would provide certain training free of charge.

Willingham also highlighted the Stopfinder app, which is an add-on to the district’s routing software that allows parents GPS access to follow their child’s bus — something that could be important when there are delays due to accidents or weather, he said.

The board approved a contract with Stopfinder later in the meeting.

Willingham also talked about school safety during his superintendent’s report.

“I know I’ve talked to an awful lot of parents. After the school shooting in Georgia, I had a lot of very concerned parents contact me,” he said, referring to the Sept. 4 Apalachee High School shooting. “And the thing that I say to them all is, ‘We will not be reactive.’ That’s not who we are, that’s not good for anybody.”

Rather, the district is going to have a proactive, comprehensive plan, he said.

A district safety walk and review was re-

cently conducted with representatives from the Department of Homeland Security, Bainbridge Township Police Department, Bainbridge Township Fire Department and the heads of Kenston maintenance and technology.

“(An expert from homeland security) went through our buildings in detail,” said Safety and Security Coordinator Larry Klimkowsk. “To the point he was going to doors and putting his hands on the top of them, and he goes, ‘Nine out of 10 times, I find a hex key on top of these.’”

The expert would be putting together a report and sharing resources with the district, Klimkowski said.

While the district has a lot of strengths, there is always room for improvement, he added.

When homeland security checked the building, they were thorough, Willingham said, describing how they checked how doors opened, locked and looked for areas that were entirely glass.

“The thing that’s most important for me with this is, I’m not just gonna throw money at things that we think we need to fix,” he continued.

The report from homeland security, which should arrive within the next few weeks, will help the district find a focus to tackle first, he said.

Cybersecurity is another district focus, Willingham said.

“There have been a number of districts in this area that have gotten hit recently, pretty badly, by ransomware and some other things,” he said.

Some of the impacted districts did not have cybersecurity insurance, which sparked Willingham to go to Kenston’s fiscal officer to discuss the matter, he said.

While the district does have cybersecurity insurance, Fiscal Officer Seth Cales and Technology Director John Molnar would be working together to delve into it a bit more, he said.

The superintendent also addressed Senate Bill 29, which pertains to educational records and student data privacy.

“Part of what I talked to Senator (Andrew) Brenner about is the intention of SB 29 — it’s a little more than it was intended,” he said. “And the reason being is, when you look at what it requires, we have to let parents know that we are monitoring student interactions, whether that’s keystrokes, web browsing activity, because of the precautionary things that we need to take.”

In theory, this isn’t a bad thing, Willingham said, noting the district has already been monitoring to ensure students aren’t searching harmful things.

SB 29, however, would require reporting to the entire district when something suspicious comes up, he said.

“The problem is, the way they wrote this is so overburdensome, if that’s even a word,” he said. “It’s one of those things where it would be every keystroke, misspellings, anything. It’s so over the top, no district has the ability to do it and that wasn’t the intention.”

While the bill was supposed to take effect Oct. 24, Willingham said they have been informed it

will be changed during lame duck session. In other business, Klimkowski said the district is currently auditing and updating technology items. Those currently being looked at include two-way radios, which are essential to communication within the district, and Automated External Defibrillators. Cameras are also still being added throughout the district where they’re needed, Klimkowski continued, adding they want to be able to view the building, not just the entrances and exits. The district has also had a Flock system installed outside around the parking lot for about two years.

On the agenda was a motion to approve a contract with ZeroEyes, an AI gun detection software for cameras.

“That’s something that (Technology Director) John Molnar has spent a lot of time with, in some of not only our safety meetings, but in our tech meetings, as well,” Willingham said, thanking him for his work.

While Willingham did not consider ZeroEyes to be the “end all be all,” he called it a good deterrent.

Work is also being done on the Flock cameras for better coverage across the district and grants are being looked into in order to finance further technology such as intercoms, FOB readers and door accesses, he said.

The board voted to approve the ZeroEyes contract.

Mueller Rambo

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ELECTION 2024: Letters to the Editor

Vote NO on Issue 1

Issue 1 is a complex and highly partisan proposed amendment to the Ohio Constitution. The messaging coming from the proponents of Issue 1 is very misleading.

Districting is the process of drawing and establishing U.S. congressional districts and Ohio state legislative districts. Issue 1 would create an entirely appointed “citizen” redistricting commission through a convoluted process. This means members of this commission would not be elected by or subject to removal by the voters of Ohio. Issue 1 would put the important role of redistricting into the hands of unelected and unaccountable bureaucrats. This would be a taxpayer-funded commission.

The state would also be forced to cover unlimited legal expenses for these bureaucrats and their paid consultants. The Ohio Office of Budget and Management estimates that Issue 1 would likely cost $5.7 million to operate in the first year. This is a bad deal for Ohio.

Gerrymandering is the manipulation of electoral borders designed to favor certain electoral outcomes. Issue 1 would not eliminate gerrymandering but would instead enshrine gerrymandering into the Ohio Constitution. This deceptive amendment is almost entirely funded by out-of-state special interest groups that have targeted Ohio to affect the outcomes of our elections.

I encourage all voters to fully read the lengthy ballot language before voting. The ballot language was prepared by the Ohio Ballot Board and approved by the Ohio Supreme Court. There are 10 points to the ballot language that summarize this massive and complex constitutional amendment. The first point factually states the proposed amendment would roll back constitutional protections against gerrymandering that almost three-quarters of Ohio voters approved in 2015 and 2018.

Issue 1 is well-planned and well-funded crooked politics!

Save Ohio! Vote NO!

Kathy Johnson Chardon Township

What Issue 1 is Really About

Issue 1, known as the Citizens Not Politicians initiative, is on the Nov. 5 ballot in Ohio and will determine how future Ohio voting maps are drawn.

Currently, Ohio’s maps, drawn by the Ohio Redistricting Commission composed of seven politicians (five Republicans and two Democrats), have resulted in substantial Republican veto-proof supermajorities: 79% Republican in the Senate and 68% in the House, with 10 of 15 congressional seats also held by Republicans.

These supermajorities are disproportionate to Ohio voters’ preferences, which show a 56% to 43% split favoring Republicans over the last 10 cycles, including closer outcomes in the most recent Presidential and U.S. Senate elections.

If passed, Issue 1 will amend the Ohio Constitution to establish the Ohio Citizens Redistricting Commission, consisting of 15 members: five Republicans, five Democrats and five Independents. This Commission would be responsible for drawing legislative and congressional maps starting with the 2026 elections, and at each decade thereafter based on census data.

The selection process for Commission members will be bipartisan, with the two Republican appointees on the Ohio Ballot Board choosing two retired Democratic judges and the two Democrats on the Board choosing two retired Republican judges to comprise the bipartisan Commission screening panel.

Importantly, politicians or lobbyists or their family members will not be eligible for appointment; all members will be ordinary citizens who have not held elected office or party positions in the last six years.

The amendment promotes transparency, requiring that all Commission meetings be public, including those held before and after map creation. It mandates the drawn maps cannot favor incumbents or any particular party.

Additionally, districts must aim to preserve Communities of Interest, which repre-

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sent groups with shared ethnic, racial, social, cultural, geographic, environmental, socioeconomic, or historic interests, identities, or concerns. In contrast, the Chagrin Falls area is currently divided among three House districts, while the 5th Congressional district stretches from Cuyahoga County to the Indiana border.

For more than 40 years, the League of Women Voters of Ohio has advocated for fair district maps no matter what party or incumbent has benefitted from gerrymandering. We side with voters and advocate for a level playing field, where each vote is equal and not diluted through gerrymandering. Ohio voters deserve fair maps.

We endorse voting Yes on Issue 1 on or before Nov 5. Visit www.lwvohio.org for more information.

Carol Benton, President League of Women Voters of Geauga

Spidalieri, Brakey Liberal Planners for NOACA

I am a Teddy Roosevelt conservative Republican, meaning I want to "conserve" our vital resources and not let them be sold overseas. Also, I want to see Geauga County remain rural as it is now. Our underground water is massive and clean. Our air is healthier than in Cuyahoga or Lake counties.

Spidalieri and crew sold an almost brandnew building a few hundred yards from the new county offices building. That building was our main senior center with a kitchen made for preparing home delivered meals, offices that could have been used since incompetent planning left the new building short of free space.

Now, Ralph wants to build a new senior center at 20 times the cost and half the size. Total incompetence.

Brakey thinks it is great that we regionalize with cash strapped Lake County (in the red). Also, when we regionalize don't we lose our home rule and zoning to non-governmental agencies like NOACA?

Since Spidalieri has been in office he pushed for NOACA grants for Geauga with apartments linked directly to the grants. Isn't it six grants in all Ralph? Six NOACA grants in our county plan and Ralph and Tim put them there. To be clear, NOACA grants involving apartments. That is something liberal planners do.

Along with his NOACA survey asking us if we wanted apartments, small lots and the RTA.

Again, all NOACA. With people like this claiming to be "good ole boys" like all of you patriots that are real, these guys are really good liberal ghetto planning actors pulling a big one on us all.

I will be voting for anyone but the Geauga GOP and their Liberal Ghetto Planners List. If you want Geauga green and clean, don't vote Tea Party.

Gary Paoletto Chester Township

Issue 1: Vote Yes to Remove Partisan Gerrymandering

Ohio used to be a “bell-weather” state. We voted Democratic sometimes and Republican other times. But then came gerrymandering like we’ve never seen before and with it a Republican hold on the state that is unhealthy and imbalanced.

The language of Issue 1 as it is written on the ballot is deliberately confusing. It says that voting no is voting against gerrymandering. This is simply untrue.

To vote against gerrymandering in Ohio is to vote Yes on Issue 1.

Issue 1 will remove politicians from the redistricting process. Currently Ohio’s elected officials and lawmakers draw the maps. These maps directly impact them and their colleagues, so they are in no way impartial to this process and they have no incentive to create a more equitable system. Seven of these maps have been struck down as unconstitutional and as unfairly benefitting the GOP.

Former Supreme Court Justice Maureen O’Conner — who is a Republican — is the face of Citizens Not Politicians, the group that created Issue 1. She is committed to telling voters this amendment should be part of the law for our state.

Voting yes on Issue 1 would create a 15-member Ohio Citizens Redistricting Commission, made up of Republican, Democratic and Independent citizens who represent different geographic areas and demographics. It bans current or former politicians, political party officials, lobbyists and large political donors from sitting on the commission. The vetting process, though admittedly complex, is effective and well thought out.

Voting no on Issue 1 would keep the current setup. So how can the ballot language and signs say it stops gerrymandering? Answer: because the First Amendment allows politicians to word statements in any fashion they please, even if the statement is untrue.

The written ballot language is totally misleading. Secretary of State Frank LaRose wrote this language. It was finally approved after a legal dispute over its clarity and fairness and was ultimately approved by the Republican majority of the Ohio Supreme Court. So, Republican lawmakers are saying that gerrymandering will only be ended if we vote No on Issue 1 but the opposite would happen.

Many voters plan to read ballot language at the polls. But this is one time you cannot count on doing that in the voting booth and coming up with a fair or clear answer for yourself. Do get informed before voting on this critical issue.

Why are many Republicans working so hard to keep gerrymandering in place? The obvious answer is they want to retain their unfair advantage.

Please vote yes and get our state back to representing all voters fairly and equally.

Madelon Horvath City of Chardon

ELECTION 2024: Letters to the Editor

Yes on Issue 2 to Invest in Education

As a father of two Berkshire Badgers and a BLSD taxpayer, I believe that investing in our children’s education is the most important choice we can make.

Although my family, like yours, is experiencing the strain of inflation, increased property tax and the seemingly millions of other factors that are stretching our dollar, I will wholeheartedly vote in support of Issue 2 for Berkshire Schools and the RENEWAL of the Permanent Improvement Levy.

I believe that the annual $22 per $100,000 of my home’s appraised value is a relatively small price to pay for the quality of education my children receive. This has been a part of the property tax that me and my wife budget for in our personal finances since owning a home in the district.

This PI Levy has existed since its first successful passing in 1989 and has been successfully renewed every five years since. The renewal of this levy ensures that the school will continue to collect money that is specifically for the maintenance, enhancement and constantly vital security upgrades of our beautiful new campus, which it will always need.

If Issue 2 for Berkshire fails, the school will have to use general funds to cover the costs of said necessary maintenance and improvements. If the General Fund must cover the roughly $440,000 the PI Levy has collected annually, cuts that would affect educational resources that could directly impact the success of our students and staff would have to be analyzed and made.

We are seeing unprecedented increases in students requiring special needs and education, a birth rate explosion and consistently increasing enrollment into Berkshire. Though we are proud to be able to house and educate those

special needs students and are excited to see the growing trend of having students attend our premier educational facility and all the career paths/college readiness programs we have to offer, that all takes financial support. The General Fund should be used for supporting those aspects of our district, not the PI levy the community decided upon in 1989.

I am voting Yes to continue this exciting expansion that Berkshire is seeing and to contribute to the passing of this PI Levy Renewal.

We all want what is best for our families, our schools, and our communities. I urge you to make your free voice known and vote, vote, vote! Not just for Issue 2 for Berkshire Schools, but for our local, state and nation’s sake. There is no question the results of the 2024 election cycle will shape this decade, and possibly, this generation.

Go Vote and Go Badgers!

Daniel Berman Claridon Township

Issue 3: Kenston PI Levy Considerations

Unfortunately, the Kenston School Board did not accept the majority vote against this levy last fall.

The Geauga County Auditor and Budget Commission notified all property owners in the county of the huge increase in the State’s reappraisal and strongly suggested taxpayers request of local officials they lower their inside millage to help ease the burden on taxpayers.

The County Commissioners lowered their inside millage as did many townships and at least one school. Auburn Township, which shares the school system with Bainbridge, and the Kenston School Board chose not to alleviate this burden. They are running levies on the November ballot in addition to

Obituaries

Margarete Bohlsen Wachsmuth

Margarete Bohlsen Wachsmuth, affectionately known as Marge, passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on Oct. 18, 2024, in Cleveland.

Born on April 11, 1932, to Gerhard and Frieda (nee Rank) Bohlsen, in Brooklyn, N.Y., Marge lived a life filled with love, laughter and a deep commitment to her family and community.

On Dec. 27, 1952, she married her beloved Siegfried Wachsmuth, and together they raised a beautiful family in Bay Shore, N.Y. Their life was marked by shared joys, adventures and a steadfast partnership. After retiring to West End, N.C., Marge and Sieg enjoyed many happy years together.

Marge found immense joy in her role as a great-grandmother to James, Colin and Ethan Cline, and Ava, Amelia, Hudson and Griffin Kurzynski.

A dedicated long member of the United Methodist Church of Chardon, Marge actively contributed to her community and was a proud member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood for over 50 years, fostering friendships and supporting education for women.

A private burial will take place in West End, N.C., honoring her wishes.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Geauga County Library Foundation, www.geaugalibrary. net, a cause dear to Marge's heart.

having received a substantial windfall in January 2024 due to the new property valuations. Kenston’s windfall amounted to $1.16 million (about the amount of the proposed levy).

Our state representative Demetriou’s office in Columbus told me last fall he was pursuing legislation that would change the way property valuations are calculated because they were unrealistically high. In checking back recently with his office, I found nothing has been accomplished yet and, if they do not pass legislation before year-end, the current valuations will stand for another year.

The same amount of windfall that Kenston and other entities received this past January will again be paid to them in January 2025. Our school will receive another $1.16 million without any vote by the residents and it could even be more for any new construction this year. To me, that translates to at least $2.32 million in new money Kenston can put in their improvement fund without the proposed levy and without a vote by taxpayers.

If our state legislators never get around to revising the way they do reappraisals, they will all continue to receive the windfall amounts they received in January 2024 and for many years ahead.

At the county Budget Commission hearing, by law required to approve the budgets of all political entities, school Treasurer Cales reported an unencumbered cash balance of over $15-plus million in their coffers. The Commission questioned Treasurer Cales why Kenston did not show any funds from the windfall transferred into an improvement fund while asking for a new levy. They also noted the school’s expenses “have been flat for the past three years.”

Kenston has been able to easily transfer $575,000 in each of those years from the general fund (which can be used for any expense) to an improvement fund but apparently its being stockpiled as unencumbered cash. Ohio law does now allow these entities to hoard money.

The previous superintendent, who was here just a few years, told us how our school system was starting a program to reduce expenses and closing one of the buildings due to low enrollment. We now have a new superintendent. With all due respect, I don’t believe this superintendent, this treasurer or this school board has given this the thought it deserves.

We are in the midst of an unsettling presidential election, inflation has soared the past few years, a national debt of over $33 trillion and many expert economists are warning of a severe recession coming, which leads me to believe the “school” is apparently frightfully unaware or chooses to ignore our present economic situation.

Their costly levy mailers do not mention the windfall they have already received and/ or another to come in January. Are they try-

ing to pull the wool over our eyes? They are certainly not being transparent and I don’t believe this is the way or the time to be less than honest with those of us who must financially support the school.

Linda Calvert Nokes Auburn Township

Rambo is Best Choice for Judge

Matt Rambo, the Republican party endorsed candidate, is the best choice for Common Pleas Judge in Geauga County.

Those arguing this is a non-partisan race fear the baggage of their Democrat affiliation and deny common sense. Don’t fall for the Democrat Trapp; each candidate ran in a partisan primary; however, their party affiliation will not be listed on the ballot.

Rambo’s 17-year tenure in the legal profession puts him in the prime of his career to serve Geauga County for many years to come. His opponent will be an aged-out, oneterm judge who will never have to answer to the voters for anything she has done.

Rambo also has more trial judge experience because his opponent has been an appellate judge which has completely different responsibilities.

Rambo’s opponent has stated there are no Democrat or Republican laws, so party affiliation is irrelevant. This is an interesting statement since she stated the Ohio Supreme Court has voted along party lines.

Rambo’s opponent also stated at a recent candidates’ night forum that she has been a lifelong Democrat and refuses to leave her party to continue to hold elected office. But she chooses to belong to the party whose U.S. Supreme Court candidate could not provide a definition of a woman.

Since the legislature voted a few years ago to put party affiliation on the ballot for judicial candidates in Ohio’s higher courts (but not at the county level), no Democrat judge has been elected or re-elected in the 11th District Court of Appeals, where Rambo’s opponent currently holds office. I believe she decided to run at the local level instead to try and fool the voters.

Don’t fall for the Democrat Trapp denying party affiliation and its effect on judicial outcomes. Geauga County deserves an experienced candidate who will answer to the voters, dedicate his career to the highest judicial standards and reflect the values of Geauga County. That person is the Republican-endorsed candidate Matt Rambo.

Stephanie Foucher Chester Township

Marge is survived by her cherished sister, Tibine Sinclair, of Bangor, Maine; devoted daughter, Meg (John) Eklund, of Chardon; and son, Paul (Rhonda) Wachsmuth, of Kingston, Ga.

She was a proud grandmother to Jennifer (Timothy) Cline, of Chardon, Amanda (Douglas) Kurzynski, of Verona, Ky., Luke Wachsmuth, of Durham, N.C., and Hallie (Rachel Meyers) Wachsmuth, of Tucson, Ariz.

Marge will be remembered for her warm spirit and unwavering love for her family. She leaves behind a legacy of kindness and strength that will continue to inspire all who knew her.

Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Burr Funeral Home in Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.

P O R T S

NDCL Places 2 Runners Up at D1 State Tennis Tournament

By AlAn kornspAn sports@kArlovecmediA.com

The NDCL Lions Doubles Team of Elana Fleming and Ella Workinger finished as Division I Runners Up at the OHSAA State Tennis Championships at The College of Wooster on Oct. 17 and 18. This was the best finish in school history for players from the NDCL Girls Tennis Team.

In addition, Dani Forte from Hawken and Brooke McNeal from Kenston, earned AllState honors as both finished in the top eight. Also, competing in the State Championships was Hawken’s doubles team of Bella Hsieh and Valeria Kislyansky.

For the Lions doubles team of Fleming and Workinger, they won three straight matches in order to play for the state title.

In the first round, Fleming and Workinger defeated Makenzie Kline and Madison Kline from Hilliard Davidson, 6-0, 6-1 to advance to the final eight.

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After advancing, Fleming and Workinger talked about their first round victory. “It was very special for me,” Fleming said. “I am playing with one of my good teammates, she is a freshman, it's my senior year, so this is my last hurrah. Just really riding it out, try ing to take it like it's fun but also competitive because I know we can go really far this year.”

11 Geauga County Golfers Compete in Championships at Firestone

By AlAn kornspAn sports@kArlovecmediA com

Eleven Geauga County golfers competed in the OHSAA DII State Championships at Firestone Country Club on Oct. 13 and 14.

Both the Chagrin Falls Tigers Boys and Girls Golf Teams qualified for the OHSAA Division II State Championships as well as West Geauga Wolverine golfer, Dylan Phillips, who qualified as an individual.

Over the two day state tournament, the Tigers Boys finished 4th and the Tigers Girls placed 7th. In addition, the Wolverines’ Dylan Phillips finished 30th.

To qualify for states, the Tigers Boys won both the sectional and district titles.

Leading the Tigers at both sectionals and districts was senior Charlie Pollock. At sectionals, Charlie Pollock shot a 78 (37-41) to finish 4th. He then won districts as he carded a 71 (36-35).

In order to finish in 4th place for the state tournament, the Tigers Boys Golf Team finished with a two-day total of 654 (326-328).

Also leading the Tigers’ Boys Golf Team individually at the state tournament was senior Charlie Pollock who had a two day total of 163 (85-78).

The Tigers’ Noah Risman (164 - 78-86), Jack Watson (165 - 82-83), Owen Adelman (166 - 82-84) and Henry Cimperman (167 - 84-83) all performed well throughout the tournament.

Chagrin Falls Head Coach Anne Caja said that she was proud of how her team handled the extremely difficult course conditions at Firestone.

“Very happy with how the guys dealt with it,” Caja said. “Proud of the way they played today.”

Risman said that having a positive mental attitude was important when dealing with the adverse weather conditions the Tigers faced.

“I think the biggest thing today was staying positive through the tough conditions and not getting down on yourself,” said Risman. “And always thinking about the next shot and not thinking about your previous holes and previous shots.”

Added Adelman, “The biggest thing we kept on repeating was ‘just stay positive no matter what happens’, because as soon as you start going down that hill you start getting faster and faster and breaking down. I think that's what got us through the round (successfully), finishing out with a couple pars for each of us.”

The Chagrin Falls Girls Golf Team also played excellent at sectionals and districts in order to qualify for the state tournament.

At both sectionals and districts, the Tigers Girls Golf Team was led by freshman Elizabeth Pollock.

At sectionals, Elizabeth Pollock finished second individually as she shot a 78 (38-40). Then at districts, Elizabeth Pollock shot a 74 (35-39) and was the individual runner up.

Chagrin Falls Girls Golf Coach, Kristin Reboul, was very happy with how her team performed at the state tournament as they

finished 7th with a two day total of 788 (385372).

Elizabeth Pollock shot a 171 (88-83), to lead the Tigers and finish 19th individually.

The additional two day total for the Tigers Girls Golfers were Reagan Burnight (192 - 9795), Natalie Venorsky (195 - 99-96), Gracie Ryan (199 - 101-98), and Kate Murphy (207 - 103-104).

Qualifying individually for the state tour nament was the Wolverines’ Dylan Phillips.

Phillips advanced to states by winning the sectional tournament, carding a 72, and by shooting 74 to finish fourth at districts.

At the state tournament Phillips shot a two day total of 165 (82-83) to finish 30th.

Phillips said he was grateful he had the opportunity to compete in the state championships as a freshman.

“It's awesome, I feel really blessed to be able to play in this tournament and very

grateful for all my great coaches and teammates that were alongside with me,” Phillips said. “I couldn't ask for a better freshman season.” in the OHSAA DII State Championships at Firestone Country Club on Oct. 13 and 14.

ALAN KORNSPAN/KMG

NDCL’s Ella Workinger, left, and Elana Fleming were D1 runners-up in the OHSAA state tournament at The College of Wooster.

Freshman QB Leads Hilltoppers to Victory

By mAtt JAWorski sports@kArlovecmediA com

Making his first varsity start, freshman quarterback AC Cole led Chardon past Eastlake North 42-6 in Western Reserve Conference action.

The Toppers (6-2, 3-1 WRC), who were once again hit by the injury bug in their prior game, were also without the services of junior quarterback Drayton Allgood, who missed the game due to an illness.

Not quite resembling the 4077 — since Chardon did not have the services of Hawkeye, Radar, B.J. or Klinger — this M*A*S*H unit included Cole, who ran for 74 yards a touchdown and threw for 128 yards and a touchdown.

Cole, who has come into multiple varsity games in running clock situations, admitted he was nervous, but the way the freshman played, it was hard to tell.

“I was super nervous, but I had a lot of good preparation by my coaches,” Cole said. “I felt good getting my timing in with the offensive line and the running backs. As soon as I got the first snap, I was fine.”

He took all the first team reps in practice leading up to the game, as Allgood missed the entire week of practice. On Oct. 17, the coaches told Cole it was likely he would get the start Friday if Allgood was still under the weather.

With Allgood unable to go, it was up to the freshman, and he delivered with both his feet and shoulders.

Midway through the first quarter, Cole

ran right, turned the corner and outraced the Ranger defenders into the endzone to give Chardon a 7-0 lead.

“When I saw that I had room, I thought I was going to score,” Cole said. “I was happy and excited. The remaining nerves I had went away.”

“He played well; he was calm,” Head Coach Mitch Hewitt said. “He’s a great player. He’s a future. I mean, the last quarterback that played as a true freshman won a state title, so the future is bright for AC.”

Chardon made it 14-0 when senior halfback Caleb Hewitt sliced and diced his way into the endzone from 12 yards out. On the night, Caleb racked up 76 rushing yards and the one score. He also caught two passes for 63 yards.

With just under six minutes to play in the half, senior halfback Gavin Wroblewski scored his first touchdown of the season. The point after was no good, and the Hilltoppers led 20-0.

Two and a half minutes later, senior halfback Beckett Dotson punched it in from 1 yard out to extend the lead to 27-0.

After another North three-and-out, Cole showcased his arm, connecting with senior split end Iker Amaro for a 65-yard touchdown reception. The Toppers made the two-point conversion and were up 35-0 just before halftime.

“Iker adjusted on that play,” Cole said. “The route he ran, it was supposed to be a dig route, but he ran a seam because there was no safety over the top. That was Iker’s play, and I just hit him.”

“He’s a talented kid, great energy,” Coach Hewitt said of Amaro. “He’s a great teammate from our standpoint. It (the touchdown reception) was good because this is back-toback weeks that we’ve hit someone else in the passing game besides Caleb, and I think that’s the perfect time because, again, he draws so many flies. We’re hitting second looks, which is great.”

In the second half, Dotson’s number was called for the second time on the night and he responded. A week after opening eyes with a 75-yard touchdown run, Dotson busted out a 65-yard run to put Chardon up 42-0.

Chardon tallied 403 total yards of offense – 275 on the ground and 128 through the air.

Late in the game, facing Chardon’s thirdstring defense, senior running back Drake Martinez scored North’s only points of the night on a 90-yard touchdown run.

Prior to the Drake score, the Hilltoppers had held North (3-5, 0-4 WRC) to 43 total yards of offense.

There was some good news in the game, as senior defensive back Braden McDevitt returned in a limited capacity after missing several games due to an injury.

“It was great to see him back and get some reps,” his coach said.

The Hilltoppers made an adjustment in the kicking game, as Austin Seese handled some kickoff duties.

“Sam’s our guy, but he’s in a little bit of a funk,” Coach Hewitt said. “Kicker is such as mental position, and when you get rattled like that, it’s sometimes good to pull them back and love them up a bit and reassure them. But it’s great to see Austin happen because he’s a great kid, super cerebral, always polite. He’s going to be the heir to Sam, so it’s good he got some varsity snaps this year as opposed to being a rookie next year.”

While the outcome of the game was never in doubt, the win was important for Chardon, as the Hilltoppers moved to fourth place in Division III, Region 9.

“We needed this game for the playoffs,” Cole said. “Obviously, we want to score another home playoff game.”

Up next for the Hilltoppers is a road game against archrival Riverside.

“Throw out the records; it’s two schools that don’t like each other,” Hewitt said. “It’s two great coaching staffs and really talented players, and it’s going to be a violent, physical game.”

This year, unlike years past, the rivalry will feel a bit different. Beavers Head Coach Dave Bors stepped down after 14 years leading the team. Jeremy Ishmael replaced Bors, who remains the Riverside athletic director.

“It actually makes me enjoy the game a little bit more,” Coach Hewitt said, “because Dave is such a great guy.”

McCandless Record Leads Badgers

By rich kelly sports@kArlovecmediA com

Most successful teams have at least one player who will bludgeon opponents at any time.

Over the last several years, the Berkshire Badgers have had several who fit those capabilities.

This season, that player is junior Kelly McCandless. Her efforts have led the team all season, and those efforts reached record proportions Oct. 17.

That evening, in a Division V sectional semifinal matchup with the Newton Falls Tigers at Great Lakes Cheese Stadium, McCandless fired home six goals in the first half to lead her team to an 8-0 victory.

After seeing her older sister, Evania, dominate local pitches the last few seasons, and Lexi Boyk before her, McCandless sees clearly where her legacy in Berkshire soccer needs to be, and she has accepted the challenge completely.

“My goal for myself and for my team is to come out and get us as far into tournament play as we possibly can get,” the junior forward said after her huge effort. “I just want my legacy here to be that I held myself and my teammates to be the very best we can be

every time we play. I’ve played a lot of years with club teams, I’ve learned so much about the game, but playing the way I play is all I can control.”

McCandless got things rolling early in this game. The Badgers started with the ball on the opening kickoff and headed downfield. Getting the ball into the right corner, sophomore midfielder Bri Kenny fully controlled it, rolled back toward the middle, and hit McCandless with a perfect pass — and with only 37 seconds gone in the game, the ball found its way to the lower left part of the net.

The Tigers are a very young team, and it showed in a hurry, as well. After clearing the ball to the midfield area, the Badgers (9-5-4) struck again. Senior co-captain Mary Lee sent a ball to the center of the field, and McCandless again nailed it home with only 1:22 gone.

The Badgers controlled the action all night, not allowing a shot on goal in the first half while sending 30 attempts goal-ward themselves. This made the night boring for keeper Liv Masink, but that’s what good teams usually get done.

McCandless scored again at the 9:32 mark, the 26:15 mark, the 31:41 mark, and the 32:15 mark to complete a dominating

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Tigers Claw Huskies Early and Often

By rich kelly sports@kArlovecmediA com

It was Senior Night at Chagrin Falls' C. S. Harris Stadium, and with the fall chill bringing everybody to life, the air was festive.

Once the football game with the visiting Cardinal Huskies got going, though, the Tigers wasted no time letting the Huskies know what they had in store. Chagrin Falls ultimately took a 43-7 verdict from their Geauga County foes.

Cardinal's Landon Gallagher drilled the opening kickoff into the end zone for a touchback, and until late in the game, that would be the only highlight for the Huskies.

The Tigers knew they were in for a fight, no matter that the Huskies have been decimated by injury all season and headed toward the finale of a one-win year. Chagrin Falls Head Coach John Scott dipped into his bag of tricks right away.

On the second play, from the 25 yard line, a reverse looked to be heading around right end, but senior Spencer Kaas stopped short of the line of scrimmage and fired a sweet pass downfield along the right sideline to senior Drew Zelch, who raced to the end zone with only 50 seconds gone for a quick lead.

The Huskies have been highly outmanned all season, and this night would be no different, but those in the Cardinal uniforms never backed down. Two straight screen passes on their first possession — one to the right and the other to the left in their wide open offense — gained nine yards. An incompletion forced a punt, and senior Cole Ducas took Gallagher's punt on his own 42 and raced

down the right sideline again to score with 8:33 left in the first quarter.

Junior quarterback Cal Ciminello has been having a fine year in Head Coach Rich Turner's spread offense for Cardinal, and after gaining a first down on their next time with the ball, Ciminello took off on second-and-11 for a 23-yard gain. However, the Tigers who converged upon him as he ran for daylight did so with hostile intent, putting him down on

him to leave the game.

In stepping in to fill the void as Cardinal quarterback, senior Troy Champlin became the victim of a huge terror attack from the Chagrin defense for the rest of the night.

With 22.1 ticks left in the first period, Chagrin Falls' junior quarterback followed a convoy of five blockers around left end to score from 30 yards out, and the rest of the night was basically an effort to reach the end.

Early in the second period, Champlin had passes picked off by Cole Kramer that went back 23 yards for a score, and three minutes later, Hunter Cacammo did it as well. His effort didn't result in a pick-6 score, though. That came from Spencer Kaas as he took a pass from Jacob Kay from 15 yards out to give the Tigers (6-3, 3-1 CVC) a 35-0 halftime lead.

With the clock running fast in the second half and Huskies dropping like flies, their top players already on the sidelines from injury, those who remained gave it their best shot.

Jack Gellin broke off tackle for a 67-yard scoring run with 5:40 on the clock for the final Chagrin points of the night, but the Cardinal grit stepped up with a superb drive of 60 yards aided by a pair of 15 yard penalties from the aggressive Tiger defense.

A fourth-down pass looked to be the third pick of the night on Champlin's passes, but a personal foul kept the Huskies drive alive, and with 6:59 left to play, lineman Joshua Hartman was the recipient of every lineman's dream, carrying the ball toward the goal line. He came up short at the seven, though, so on fourth down again, Champlin hit Dominic Naples from the seven for the only Cardinal score of the night.

"These kids just have hearts of gold," Coach Turner said. "We've played five Division V teams this season that are quality programs, and the kids have never given up. This is no fun, but it is teaching life lessons that will make them better men, and that's what this game is really about."

Gallagher, a junior, said he appreciates his teammates despite their trials and tribulations.

"This has really been a slow season to deal with," he said. "I've grown up with most of these kids, though, which I am very proud to have done. We're like a real family, and that's how I will take this season. Now it's on to basketball for me."

Cardinal really never had a chance in this game to begin with, it was clear just from the quantity of players. Late in the game, the true character for both teams showed as senior Riley Leichtman took her spot at middle linebacker for Cardinal and stuck her nose right into the middle of any action that came her way. A knee injury slowed her down, so her wrestling career may be done, but she was all smiles after the game "just for being part of a great team of players."

Coach Scott was pleased with his team's effort as it set itself up for playoff action with a 6-3 record.

"Our first game was with our next-door neighbor, West Geauga, and it wasn't very clean," he said. "We've come a long way since then, the kids are now fighting for a playoff spot, and the intensity has really picked up. Knowing they have something to play for, since it's likely Kirtland will take our league title again, is so good for our outlook, and the

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Tennis

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Fleming said that a main focus for their doubles team was to be really aggressive since in doubles the goal is to finish the point at the net.

“I was just trying to be aggressive and poaching, so I think that worked,” Fleming said.

Also, Workinger said that they implemented a new strategy for states, the i-formation, which was quite successful.

In the next two matches after defeating Hilliard Davidson, Fleming and Workinger came from behind to defeat doubles teams from Mason and Anthony Wayne.

After the final four victory, NDCL Head Coach Derek Kohanski said that Fleming and Workinger displayed excellent mental toughness after falling behind in the final eight and final four matches.

“They don't lose their confidence which is just incredible, you can't coach that,” said Kohanski. “They build themselves up, they get down, they turn it around, it's just unbelievable to watch.”

After playing in the finals, Fleming talked about the great run that the NDCL doubles team made to the state finals.

“Obviously we lost to a pretty hard opponent (Mason) in the finals, but I am nothing

Badgers

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first half. When Caitlynn Rucinski got into the scoring act with 37:53 gone in the game, needing an 8-0 advantage to end the contest, the urgency for everybody to get in out of the night chill took over — but it wasn’t to happen until 19:36 was left in the second half to end the game.

Rucinski did it again to close out the night.

“The girls really played a well controlled game tonight,” Berkshire Head Coach Ian Patterson said. “Our passing was sharp, especially Bri (Kenny) tonight, she just was everywhere. That’s what a team sport needs to have, and while Kelly is just a special player, success only comes when all the players are doing their jobs right.”

The six goals for McCandless set a school record, but she clearly isn’t done yet. The season record for goals is 32, set just a few short years ago by Lexi Boyk. How ironic is it that in this game, Boyk is now an intern

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kids have responded well."

Numbers don't tell the story. Jack Gellin gained 102 yards on only four carries to lead the ground attack for Chagrin, with Kay adding 64 on three tries. Kay and Kaas hit on all four of their passes on the night for 102 yards, as well, but the Tiger defense put so much pressure on first Ciminello and then Champlin all night long, the Huskies (1-8) could only muster 64 yards total offense. There were picks from Kramer and Cacammo, and the personal foul penalty late in the game kept Joey Tenebria from having one as well, leading to the Huskies' only points.

With the regular season ending this week, these teams are heading in different directions for post season action. Growth in their hearts, however, is rock solid success for all involved.

but happy,” Fleming said. “I had a great partner, had a great run. It was a great way to finish my senior year.”

Also, having a great season was Bombers senior, Brooke McNeal.

McNeal earned Division I All-State honors by finishing in the top eight. This was McNeal's second straight year in which she earned All-State honors.

To finish in the top eight, McNeal defeated Saanvi Reddy from Mason, 6-4, 6-1 in the first round of the state championship.

After the match McNeal said that she had achieved her goal for her senior year.

“Last year, I won my first round (at states), so I got to the top eight,” said McNeal. “Coming into this year, that's also my goal again.”

Also, finishing in the top eight and earning All-State honors was the Hawks’ Dani Forte.

To earn All-State Honors, Forte won her first round match against Ansley Violette from Dayton Chaminade Julienne, 6-1, 6-1.

Hawken Girls Tennis coach Lori Shulman said that Forte has been playing well and has continued to improve throughout the season. In addition, she had very tough opponents which helped prepare her to play at the state tournament.

“She settled in well, had a game plan an stuck to it, and executed it, and did a great job,” said Shulman.

for the Badgers as a trainer, and was on the sidelines to see this feat accomplished?

With a sectional final this week at Great Lakes Cheese Stadium, the season record of 32 goals might also evaporate into the cool night air for McCandless. Boyk dominated the area for a long time it seemed. But in seeing her on the sidelines watching, with a huge smile on her face, the true meaning of competing and being a teammate showed clearly in continuing to establish the legacy of girls soccer at Berkshire.

Teamwork helps. Marissa Karl and Sora Sigler each had two assists in this match and Emma Rucinski had one, as did Lee and Kenny. Newton Falls had a couple quality players, but they could not be all over the field at every turn, thus solidifying the outcome.

BBB Warns of Scams Surrounding Medicare Open Enrollment

stAff report

Open enrollment for Medicare runs from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. Unfortunately, scammers see this open enrollment period as a chance to trick people out of money and personal information. BBB Scam Tracker frequently receives reports of scam calls and texts pretending to be from Medicare, according to an Oct. 17 news release. Consumers report receiving phone calls from individuals claiming to be “healthcare benefits advocates” working with healthcare providers or insurance providers.

A woman from Westlake told Better Business Bureau about her experience with a healthcare scammer. She reportedly received a phone call from a man who sounded foreign, stated he was with Medicare and provided her social security number and home address as proof. The woman stated he did have her correct Social Security Number but provided the incorrect address.

The consumer told BBB “(the scammer) said I needed additional Medicare coverage. I knew immediately it was a scam and I hung up on him. I called the number back and they had a recording that said, ‘Welcome to Health Guard. Please hang on for our next representative’ but never answered,” the release stated. The woman hung up and reported the scam to BBB.

Better Business Bureau Serving Greater Cleveland has the following tips.

• Be wary of anyone who contacts you unsolicited. People representing Medicare and other healthcare plans won’t contact you by phone, email or in person unless you are already enrolled. Be especially cautious of threatening calls that require quick action.

• Guard your personal information. Never provide your Medicare ID number, Social Security number, health plan information, credit card numbers or banking information to anyone you don’t know.

• Utilize official websites. You can enroll or re-enroll in Medicare at Medicare.gov or in a marketplace health plan at Healthcare. gov. If you have private insurance, utilize the websites on the back of your insurance card.

• Decline promotional gifts in exchange for personal information. Be wary when an industry professional offers gifts, health screenings or medical equipment in exchange for providing personally identifiable information.

If you are unsure whether a call or offer is from Medicare or you gave your personal information to someone claiming to be with Medicare, call 1-800-MEDICARE to report it.

If you suspect fraud when signing up for ACA coverage, go to HealthCare.gov or call the Health Insurance Marketplace call center at 800-318-2596.

Volunteers Needed to Deliver Meals

The Geauga County Department on Aging is in need of Home Delivered Meal drivers in the Claridon Township area.

The meal routes start at the Chardon Senior Center, 470 Center St., Building 8, Chardon.

The Home Delivered Meal program delivers warm, nutritious lunches from 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday, to homebound senior citizens in the community.

The department on aging is looking for

area agencies, organizations, church groups and individuals 18 years old or older, with a valid driver’s license, who are interested in volunteering for this program. Training includes filing department on aging HDM volunteer paperwork and a short orientation about the program. Volunteers can deliver meals on a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or as needed/substitute basis.

To sign up or for any questions, contact Nathan Gorton at 440-279-2138 or NGorton@co.geauga.oh.us.

Geauga Park District

For more information and registration, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.

Holly Days Artisan Boutique

Nov. 1, 5-8 p.m. Nov. 2, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Browse a premier selection of nature-themed holiday decor and gifts for sale by regional artisans – the perfect opportunity to find unique, handmade items for everyone on one’s list at the West Woods Nature Center in Russell Township.

ket also features handmade gifts created by young artisans. Participating artisans are now listed on the park district website.

Top 10 Trails Hikes

The winners of Geauga Park District’s Top 10 Trails were unveiled at The Great Geauga County Fair and then posted on the park district website. Naturalists are programming monthly Sunday hikes of all 10, beginning with Headwaters Park’s Eagle Trail on Oct. 27 from 9-10:30 a.m.; The West Woods’ Ansel’s Cave Trail on Nov. 17

Bulletin Board

Effective Aug. 1, 2023, for-profit and nonprofit organizations or groups will need to purchase a paid advertisement for an event anytime tickets are sold, fee is charged or a freewill donation is taken. If an organization or group does not wish to buy an ad to promote their event and connect with our readers, Karlovec Media Group will print a simple liner-type ad identifying the event, date/time/ place and a number to call for more information. E-mail submissions to: cbb@karlovecmedia.com

Food Pantry Open

Oct. 25, 10 a.m. to noon

The food pantry at the Chester Christian Center church is open to anyone in the community in need of food. One does not need to be a member of the church to attend. The church is at 11815 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.

Halloween Night Out

Oct. 25, 6 p.m.

Friends of Loss Team Geauga County hosts the second annual Halloween Night Out at Century Village Bond Building, 1465 East Park St. in Burton. The adults only event includes a gourmet buffet, bar, trophies for best costumes and more. Visit www.friendsgeaugalossteam.org to purchase tickets.

Curtain 440 Presents

“Six - The Musical”

Oct. 25 and 26, 7:30 p.m.

Oct. 27, 3 p.m.

Curtain 440 presents “Six - The Musical. Teen Edition,” directed by Angela Miloro-Hansen, at the Berkshire High School stage, 14155 Claridon-Troy Road in Burton. The six queens of King Henry VIII tell their stories in a high-powered musical, concert style. The incredible cast is comprised of powerhouse singers from five local high schools.Tickets are available online at www. curtain440.com and at the door.

Sign Pickup

The Geauga County Republican Women’s Club will have signs available for pickup every Saturday and Sunday through Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 400 Water St, Chardon. For more information, contact Joanie Windnagel at 440-339-6894.

Tru Community Info Sessions

Oct. 26, 10 a.m.

Oct. 30, 7:30 p.m.

Tru Community, a new local non-profit with a mission to better the lives of uniquely-abled adults, is hosting day club information sessions. Anyone with an adult family member with special needs is invited to attend one of the day club sessions. Register at www.trucommunity.org or call 330-5778828 with questions.

Parkman Craft Show

Oct. 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Parkman Congregational Church, 18265 Madison Road, is hosting its second annual craft show featuring more than 20 crafters and vendors. There will be a Chinese raffle, 50/50 and a chance raffle. Refreshments and food will be available for purchase. Admission is free.

Trunk or Treat

Oct. 26, 2-4 p.m.

Head over to Hemly Hardware Store, 16600 Thompson Road, Thompson Township, for trunk or treat. There will be giveaways and prizes for best costume and best trunk display.

LCC Trunk or Treat

Oct. 26, 2-4 p.m.

Lakeland Community College Police Department is set to transform its campus parking lot into a Halloween spectacular for

its first-ever Trunk or Treat event. The free, family-friendly celebration invites community members to explore emergency vehicles and meet local first responders. Children are encouraged to dress up.

Century Village Speaker Series

Oct. 27, 2-4 p.m.

Step into history as Carane Ladd, Linda Retych and Tina Nicolo present “Mourning Clothes & Customs” at Century Village Auburn Church, 14653 East Park St., Burton. Cost is $5 per person. Children 6 and under are free. Call 440-834-1492 for information.

Free Community Lunch

Oct. 30, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

All are welcome to attend a free community lunch presented by the Women’s League at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 11900 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township.

LCGS Meeting

Oct. 31, 10 a.m.

The Lake County Genealogical Society will meet via Zoom. Following a brief business meeting, guest speaker Mary Huey, first vice president of LCGS, will present "Sharing Our Family History - An Idea Swap".

Visit www.lcgsohio.org for more information and the invitation to the Zoom meeting. One does not need to be a member to attend the monthly meeting.

Boo at PCC

Oct. 31, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Join for trick or treating at Pilgrim Christian Church, 202 S. Hambden St. in Chardon. There will be a special Halloween musical presentation on the church’s pipe organ featuring organist Scott Duncan from 6-6:30 p.m. All are welcome.

Holiday Boutique & Tea

Nov. 1, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Nov. 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Chesterland Historical Village hosts its annual holiday boutique and tea in the restored 1842 restored Tanner House filled with handcrafted gifts and Christmas decorations. Tea will be served in the parlor all day. The general store will be open and features the potting works of Eric Cogan.

Admission is free. The village is located on the corner of Caves and Mayfield roads in Chester Township.

Young of Heart

Nov. 1, 11:30 a.m.

Geauga Young of Heart will meet at St. Anselm Church in Chester Township. Bring a brown bag lunch. Snacks and beverages are provided. Speaker Ginnie Jescheling will talk about the Lake County fires, buried alive and a sniper on Christmas Eve.

The group will see “Conclave” at noon at the Aurora Atlas Movie Theater on Oct. 29. Then, on Nov. 13, the group is going to the Rivers Casino in Pittsburgh.

For more information on these trips, call Kimber at 440-668-3293 or Kit at 216543-4442.

Hershey Montessori Cosmic Run

Nov. 2, 9 a.m.

Hershey Montessori School is hosting

its annual Cosmic Run: 5K and 1-mile family walk at Observatory Park, 101610 Clay St. in Montville Township. Race starts at 9 a.m. The event is open to the community. All ages are welcome. Cosmic-wear is encouraged. Event includes music, refreshments and prizes. Visit hershey-montessori.org for information and to register.

Gift of the Magi Boutique

Nov. 8 and 9

St. Mark Lutheran Church, 11900 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township, is hosting its annual Gift for the Magi Christmas boutique. The preview party is Friday from 7-8:30 p.m. Admission is $5, adults only. The boutique continues Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free admission.

Join the Boutique Bounce by also stopping at St. Anselm Church in Chester Township and Old South Church in Kirtland. Pick up a card at the first stop and have it stamped at each show for a chance to win one of three grand prizes.

Call 440-729-1668 for more information or visit stmarkchester.org.

Thanksgiving Volunteers Needed

Geauga County Department on Aging needs volunteers on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28 to deliver meals to area seniors who are alone for the holiday.

To volunteer, or for more information, call Deana Catucci at Geauga County Department on Aging at 440-279-2145.

book to the classes and gave students color ing books and applications for library cards.

Chardon Middle School seventh-grade math teachers Stephanie Steinmetz and

Berkshire

la Jo Longo Boykin, a Berkshire High School graduate and the school’s first homecoming

She faced a difficult task in selecting a winner, and considering the quality and thoughtfulness of the submissions, she selected four. Each winner will receive a $1,500 scholarship to the school or college of his or her choice, totaling a $6,000 award for the

Incoming seniors were eligible and invited to apply by filling out a short application form and submitting an answer to the quescareer.

“As someone who is 74 and just six years away from 80, this question has prompted deep reflection on my own life,” shared Boykin. “My husband and I, along with some family members, read the essays with great interest... We extend our heartfelt thanks and congratulations to everyone who participated in this essay contest.”

The district thanks Paula Jo Boykin for creating a legacy that leaves a lasting and meaningful impact on the Berkshire Local Schools community.

Legal Notices

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate General Code, Sec. 11661 Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

Case No. 16-M-000876

The State of Ohio, County of Geauga, ss: ESTATE OF NIGEL BRUCE LANG, SR., MARTIN A. KLAMMER, ADMINISTRATOR, Plaintiff vs. CEDRIC ARRINGTON, ET AL., Defendants

In pursuance of an 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 7th day of November, 2024, 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 21st day of November, 2024 the following described real estate, situated in the County of Geauga and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Thompson to wit: Parcel 1:

Situated in the Township of Thompson, County of Geauga and State of Ohio, and known as being part of Lot 4 in said Township and is bounded and described as follows:

Beginning in the center line of Thompson-Leroy Road where same is intersected by the center line of Leroy Center Road; thence along the centerline of Leroy Center Road North 70 degrees 01’ West a distance of 334.51 feet; thence, by a line which bears South 19 degrees 59’ West a distance of 345.34 feet to the North line of land now or formerly owned by John and Mary Miller; thence, along the north line of said Miller’s land South 88 degrees 52’ East a distance of 268.44 feet to the center line of said Thompson-Leroy Center Road North 37 degrees 16’ East a distance of 270.84 feet to the place of beginning and containing 2.00 acres of land as surveyed and described by Fullerton and Kerr, Registered Engineers and Surveyors, be the same more or less, but subject to all legal highways.

Permanent Parcel No. 30-033600

Parcel 2:

Situated in the Township of Thompson, County of Geauga and State of Ohio: Known as being part of Lot 4 in said Township and is further bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at the intersection of the center line of Leroy Center Road with the West line of Thompson Township, Geauga County, same as being the east line of Leroy Township, Lake County. Thence along the west line of said Thompson due South (at 31.92 feet passing through an iron pipe stake in the southerly line of said Leroy Road) a distance of 694.01 feet to an iron pipe stake at the northwest corner of land in Thompson Township now or formerly owned by John and Mary Miller. Thence along the north line of said Millers’ land South 88 degrees 52’ East a distance of 949.82 feet. Thence by a line which bears North 19 degrees 59’ East a distance 345.34 feet to the center of said Leroy Center Road, Thence along the center of Leroy Center Road North 70 degrees 0l’ West a distance of l,136.05 feet to the place of beginning. Containing l2,068 acres of lands as surveyed and described by Fullerton and Kerr, Registered Engineers and Surveyors, be the same more or less, but subject to all legal highways, except 6.30 acres of land sold by Administrators or Executors to Mary Mele recorded in Volume 578, Page 1023, Geauga County Records office.

EXCEPTION from Volume 578, Page 1023 is bounded and described as follows: Situated in the Township of Thompson, County of Geauga and State of Ohio: Known as being part of Lot 4 in said Township is further bounded and described as follows: Beginning in the centerline of Leroy Road with its intersection with the west line of Thompson Township, said line also being the east line of Leroy Township; Thence due South along the west line of Thompson Township a distance of 694.01 feet to a point which is the northwest corner of J. Miller property as recorded in Vol. 210, Page 131 fo Geauga County Record of Deeds; Thence South 88° 52’ East along the north line of said Miller’s land a distance of 349.56.feet; Thence North 19° 59’ East a distance of 539.29 to the centerline of Leroy Road; Thence North 70° 01’ West along the centerline of Leroy Road a distance of 568 feet to the place of beginning, containing approximately 6.30 acres of land, be the same more or less, but subject to all legal highways.

Permanent Parcel No. 30-033700

Said Premises Located at: 15322 THOMPSON ROAD, THOMPSON TOWNSHIP, OH.

Permanent Parcel Number: 30-033600, 30-033700

DEPOSIT: Pursuant to O.R.C. 2329.211, the required deposit for this offering shall

be $5,000.00. Said deposit shall be paid by WIRE TRANSFER of ACH DEBIT TRANSFER with https://geauga.sheriffsaleauction. ohio.gov.

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 ($60,000.00) and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount ($40,000.00). 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

Martin A. Klammer, attorney Oct10-17-24, 2024

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate General Code, Sec. 11661 Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 Case No. 21-F-000608

The State of Ohio, County of Geauga, ss: THE HUNTINGTON NATIONAL BANK, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO SKY BANK, Plaintiff vs. RANDY A. REED, ET AL., Defendants

In pursuance of an Alias 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 7th day of November, 2024, 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 21st day of November, 2024 the following described real estate, situated in the County of Geauga and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Chardon to wit:

A copy of the complete legal description can be found in the Geauga County Recorder’s Office, 231 Main Street, Suite 1-C, Chardon, Ohio 44024, OR Volume 1558, Page 360

SHORT LEGAL DESCRIPTION: LOT 17 TR 2

Said Premises Located at: 9584 AUBURN ROAD, CHARDON TOWNSHIP, OH.

Permanent Parcel Number: 06-062550

DEPOSIT: Pursuant to O.R.C. 2329.211, the required deposit for this offering shall be $10,000.00. Said deposit shall be paid by WIRE TRANSFER of ACH DEBIT TRANSFER with https://geauga.sheriffsaleauction. ohio.gov.

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 ($275,000.00) and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount ($183,334.00). Please note: The appraisals are based on an exterior appraisal of property only, unless otherwise noted.

SCOTT A. HILDENBRAND, Sheriff Geauga County, Ohio Maureen Zink Delaney, attorney Oct10-17-24, 2024

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate General Code, Sec. 11661 Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 Case No. 23-F-000661

The State of Ohio, County of Geauga, ss: U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE OF CIM TRUST 2023-NR2, Plaintiff vs. WILLIAM BIENIAS, JR., ET AL., Defendants

can be found in the Geauga County Recorder’s Office, 231 Main Street, Suite 1-C, Chardon, Ohio 44024. Said Premises Located at: 9266 KINGSLEY DRIVE, BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP, OH. INSIDE APPRAISAL COMPLETED

Permanent Parcel Number: 02-385500

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 ($225,000.00) and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount ($150,000.00). Please note: The appraisals are based on an exterior appraisal of property only, unless otherwise noted.

SCOTT A. HILDENBRAND, Sheriff Geauga County, Ohio Robert R. Hoose, attorney Oct10-17-24, 2024

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate General Code, Sec. 11661 Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 Case No. 24-F-000105

The State of Ohio, County of Geauga, ss: FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION OF LAKEWOOD, Plaintiff vs. UNKNOWN SUCCESSOR AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BRIAN J. ALLEN, TRUSTEE OF BDBA TRUST, AKA BRIAN J. ALLEN, TRUSTEE OF THE BDBA TRUST UNDER TRUST INSTRUMENT DATED APRIL 25, 1996 FOR THE BENEFIT OF BRIAN J. ALLEN, ET AL., Defendants

Situated in the Township of Montville, County of Geauga and State of Ohio and known as being part of Original Section No. 6, 7, 14 and 15 within said Township and bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at a 5/8” iron pin found at a centerline P.I. (Station 32+99.37) of Morgan Road (60 feet wide).

Thence S 01° 02’ 52” E along said centerline tangent and centerline a distance of 226.69 feet to a point. Said point being a Southeasterly corner of a parcel of land conveyed to R.D. and D.F. Primer as recorded in Vol. 882, Pg. 1217 of Geauga County Records and Deeds. Said point also being a Northeasterly corner of the parcel herein described and the principal place of beginning of this survey.

Thence S 88° 44’ 40” W along a Southerly line of said Primer’s land and also along a Southerly line of a parcel of land conveyed to Kim-Sean Corp. (G. Peterson President) as recorded in Vol. 861, Pg. 1078 of Geauga County Records and deeds and passing through a 5/8” iron pin with cap bearing “Kosie 5276” found at 29.39 feet a total distance of 2432.34 feet to a 5/8” iron pin with cap bearing “Kosie 5276” found on the Westerly line of said Section No. 6. Said point being a Southwesterly corner of the said Kim-Sean Corp. parcel.

Thence N 00° 55’ 01” W along a Westerly line of the said Kim-Sean Corp. parcel, being the Westerly line of said Section No. 6, a distance of 407.61 feet to a 5/8” (diameter) x 30” (long) iron pin with yellow plastic cap bearing “Kosie P.S. 8167” set. Said point being a Southeasterly corner of a parcel of land conveyed to Happy Hunting Ground, Ltd. as recorded in Vol. 1163, Pg. 1007 of Geauga County Records and Deeds. Said point also being a Northeasterly corner of the parcel herein described.

Thence S 88° 50’ 0l” W along a Southerly line of the Happy Hunting Ground, Ltd. parcel and also along a Southerly line of a parcel of land conveyed to C.W. and G.A. Wolf, D.P. and L.R. Crookshanks and P.J. Van Jura as recorded in Vol. 1530, Pg. 283 of Geauga County Records and Deeds and passing

through a 5/8” iron pin with cap bearing “R.L.S. 4195” found at 928.01 feet a total distance of 1404.07 feet to a 5/8” (diameter) x 30” (long) iron pin with yellow plastic cap bearing “Kosie P.S. 8167” set. Said point being the Northwesterly corner of the parcel herein described.

Thence S 00° 55’ 06” E along an Easterly line of the said C.W. and G.A. Wolf, D.P. and L.R. Crookshanks and P.J. Van Jura parcel and also along an Easterly line of a parcel of land conveyed to E. and J.A. Nelson as recorded in Vol. 1716, Pg. 1648 of Geauga County Records and Deeds a distance of 741.75 feet to a point. Said point being a Southwesterly corner of the parcel herein described.

Thence N 89° 04’ 54” E along a Northerly line of the said Nelson parcel and also along a Northerly line of the following parcels of land: A. and P. DiFranco, Co-Trustees (The DiFranco Family Trust Vol. 1539, Pg. 907) and K.E. Kangas, Trustee (K.E. Kangas Rev. Trust Vol. 1261, Pg. 1011) of Geauga County Records and Deeds and passing through a 5/8” (diameter) x 30” (long) iron pin with yellow plastic cap bearing “Kosie P.S. 8167” set at 550.00 feet and also passing through a 5/8” iron pin found at 1641.53 feet a total distance of 2484.97 feet to a 1” iron pipe found. Said point being a Northeasterly corner of the said K.E. Kangas parcel.

Thence S 00° 13’ 04” E along an Easterly line of the said K.E. Kangas parcel a distance of 425.37 feet to a 5/8” (diameter) x 30” (long) iron pin with yellow plastic cap bearing “Kosie P.S. 8167” set. Said point being a Northwesterly corner of a parcel of land conveyed to H.D., II and M.W. Stoltz as recorded in Vol. 694, Pg. 160 of Geauga County Records and Deeds. Said point also being a Southwesterly corner of the parcel herein described.

Thence N 88° 26’ 23” E along a Northerly line of said Stoltz’s land a distance of 608.38 feet to a 5/8” (diameter) x 30” (long) iron pin with yellow plastic cap bearing “Kosie P.S. 8167” set. Said point being a Southwesterly corner of another parcel of land conveyed to H.D., II and M.W. Stoltz as recorded in Vol. 1721, Pg. 1447 of Geauga County Records and Deeds. Said point also being a Southeasterly corner of the parcel herein described.

Thence N 01° 02’ 52” W along a Westerly line of said Stoltz’s land a distance of 150.00 feet to a 5/8” (diameter) x 30” (long) iron pin with yellow plastic cap bearing “Kosie P.S. 8167” set. Said point being a Northwesterly corner of said Stoltz’s land.

Thence N 88° 26’ 23”E along a Northerly line of said Stoltz’s land and passing through a 5/8” (diameter) x 30” (long) iron pin with yellow plastic cap bearing “Kosie P.S. 8167” set at 720.00 feet a total distance of 750.00 feet to a point on the centerline of the aforesaid Morgan Road. Said point being a Northeasterly corner of said Stoltz’s land. Said point also being a Southeasterly corner of the parcel herein described.

Thence N 0l° 02’ 52” W along said centerline a frontage distance of 614.65 feet to the principal place of beginning of this survey and containing 53.8195 acres of land as surveyed by Delmar B. Kosie and Associates (Robert L. Kosie, Registered Professional Land Surveyor No. 8167). Bearings are to true North using NAD83 (October 2004). Be the same, more or less, but subject to all legal highways.

Said Premises Located at: 9398 MORGAN ROAD, MONTVILLE TOWNSHIP, OH. Permanent Parcel Number: 20-048650

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 ($750,000.00) and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount ($500,000.00). Please note: The appraisals are based on an exterior appraisal of property only, unless otherwise noted.

SCOTT A. HILDENBRAND, Sheriff Geauga County, Ohio Kim M. Hammond, attorney Oct10-17-24, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

SALE OF REAL ESTATE

THE FARMERS NATIONAL BANK OF CANFIELD, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO GEAUGA SAVINGS BANK VS. FRANKLIN LEE SMITH, JR., et al.

By Order of the Court of Common Pleas, Geauga County, Ohio, Case No. 23-F-000612, Rudy Kiko, the Court-Appointed Private Selling Officer, will offer for sale on the date and at the place set forth herein the real property described below (the “Real Property”).

Auction Location: Sells on location 12349 Clay Street, Huntsburg, Ohio 44046.

Online Auction Dates: Wednesday, October 30, 2024 – 12:30 pm

Legal Description: Full Legal description of property can be found as an attachment on the sale page on the kikoauctions.com website.

Property Address: 12349 Clay Street, Huntsburg, Ohio 44046

Permanent Parcel No.: 16-042900

Terms Of Sale: Appraised value of the Property is $120,000. Bidding is to begin at 2/3 of appraised value per court order. Therefore minimum bid must be $80,000. A 10% deposit is required on auction day; balance due within 30 days of sale confirmation. The Property is sold in its AS-IS condition. If a second sale is required, in accordance with O.R.C. §2329.26 (A)(2)(v), that sale shall be held on November 22, 2024 at 12:30 p.m.

A 10% buyer’s premium will be added to the highest bid to establish the purchase price. Any desired inspections must be made prior to bidding. All information contained herein was derived from sources believed to be correct. Information is believed to be accurate but not guaranteed.

Notice to Lienholders: Pursuant to O.R.C. §2329.152(B)(2), each judgment creditor and lienholder who is a party to the foreclosure action may submit a “Remote Bid” on or before 4:30 p.m. on October 29, 2024 by email to rudykiko@kikocompany.com or by facsimile to 330-453-1765.

Russ Kiko Associates, Inc. Auctioneers. 330455-9357. 2722 Fulton Dr. NW, Canton, Ohio 44718.

Attorney Joseph Spano for Plaintiff 6 Federal Plaza Central, #1300 Youngstown, OH 44503. Oct10-17-24, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE Sale of Real Estate

GEAUGA COUNTY Foreclosure Auction

Case# 23-F-000683 - Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC vs Reffett, Heather, et al.

The description of the property to be sold is as follows: Property Address: 8401 SUMMIT DRIVE, CHAGRIN FALLS, GEAUGA, OH, 44023; Legal Description: Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number: 02-013600 & 02013500

Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com opening on November 12, 2024, at 10:00 AM for a minimum of 7 days.

Property may be sold on a provisional sale date should the third-party purchaser fail to provide their deposit within the allotted time. Provisional Sale date: November 26, 2024 at 10:00 AM. Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is $10,000 to be paid by wire transfer within 2 hours of the sale ending. No cash is permitted.

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

To view all sale details and terms for this property visit www.Auction.com and enter the Search Code 23F000683 into the search bar. Oct17-24-31, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO

Case No. 24-F-000515 - Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, Not In Its Individual Capacity, But Solely As Owner Trustee Of CSMC 2019-RPL5 Trust, Plaintiff vs. Gerald McGill, as the real Estate beneficiary of Joseph A. McGill, et al., Defendants. Kathleen McGill, AKA Kathleen Wolf, as the real Estate beneficiary of Joseph A. McGill, whose last known address is 3153 Landmark Drive, Unit 223, Clearwater, FL 33761, John Doe, Name Unknown, the Unknown spouse of Kathleen McGill, AKA Kathleen Wolf (if any), whose last known address is 3153 Landmark Drive, Unit 223, Clearwater, FL 33761, will

take notice that on August 12, 2024, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, Not In Its Individual Capacity, But Solely As Owner Trustee Of CSMC 2019-RPL5 Trust filed its Complaint in the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas at 100 Short Court, Suite 300, Chardon, OH 44024, assigned Case No. 24-F-000515 and styled Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, Not In Its Individual Capacity, But Solely As Owner Trustee Of CSMC 2019-RPL5 Trust vs. Gerald McGill, as the real Estate beneficiary of Joseph A. McGill, et al. The object of, and demand for relief in, the Complaint is to foreclose the lien of Plaintiff’s mortgage recorded upon the real estate described below and in which Plaintiff alleges that the foregoing defendant has or claims to have an interest: Parcel number(s): 11-382700

Property address: 7214 Mulberry Road, Chesterland, OH 44026

The defendant named above is required to answer the Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after the last publication of this legal notice. This legal notice will be published once a week for three successive weeks.

By Ann Marie Johnson, Attorney for Plaintiff, MDK Legal, P. O. Box 165028, Columbus, OH 43216-5028, 614-220-5611, AMJohnson@mdklegal.com Oct17-24-31, 2024

PUBLIC

NOTICE

Geauga County Public Library

The Geauga County Public Library Board of Trustees is accepting qualifications from design professionals to provide services for its New Chardon Branch Project. The Project will include design and construction administration services for a new Chardon Branch building. Interested firms may request an RFQ from Lisa Havlin, Fiscal Officer at lhavlin@geaugalibrary.net. Qualifications will be accepted until 4:45 p.m. local time, November 22, 2024.

Lisa Havlin, Fiscal Officer Oct24, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO

Case Number 24-F-000134 - U.S. Bank National Association, Plaintiff, vs. Marchelle L Head aka Marchelle Renee Head-Wilson aka Marchelle Head, et al., Defendants. The Defendants, Marchelle L Head aka Marchelle Renee Head-Wilson aka Marchelle Head and Unknown Spouse of Marchelle L Head aka Marchelle Renee Head-Wilson aka Marchelle Head, if any, whose current address is unknown, will take notice that on February 26, 2024, the Plaintiff, U.S. Bank National Association, filed its Complaint in Case No. 24-F-000134, in the Court of Common Pleas of Geauga County, Ohio, 100 Short Court, Suite 300, Chardon, OH 44024, seeking a foreclosure of its mortgage interest in the real property located at 16771 Dayton St, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023, Permanent Parcel No. 02-091300, 02091200, 02-091400, 02-091500, 02-173200, 02-173300, 02-073400,(“Real Estate”), and alleged that the Defendants have or may have an interest in this Real Estate.

The Defendants, Marchelle L Head aka Marchelle Renee Head-Wilson aka Marchelle Head and Unknown Spouse of Marchelle L Head aka Marchelle Renee Head-Wilson aka Marchelle Head, if any are required to answer the Plaintiff’s Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after the last date of publication of this notice. In the event that the Defendants, Marchelle L Head aka Marchelle Renee Head-Wilson aka Marchelle Head and Unknown Spouse of Marchelle L Head aka Marchelle Renee Head-Wilson aka Marchelle Head, if any failed to respond in the allotted time, judgment by default can be entered against them for the relief requested in the Plaintiff’s Complaint.

By Carrie L. Davis (0083281); Michael R. Brinkman (0040079); Yanfang Marilyn Ramirez (0074242); Aaron M. Cole (0091673), Attorney for Plaintiff, Reisenfeld & Associates, LLC, 3962 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227. voice: 1-513-3227000; facsimile: 513-322-7099. Oct24-31 Nov7, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS

Russell Township

Notice is hereby given that on November 21, 2024 commencing at 12:00 pm and again on November 21 at 6:00 pm, the Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council (“NOPEC”), on behalf of Russell Township will hold public hearings with respect to the Plan of Operation

and Governance for the aggregation of competitive retail natural gas (the “Aggregation Program”), as previously authorized by such members pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 4929.26 and 4929.27. Hearings will take place in the Russell Township Town Hall, 14890 Chillicothe Road, Novelty, OH. The Aggregation Program will apply automatically to all eligible customers of retail natural gas within Russell Township, except for those who elect to opt-out. Customers may opt-out without charge during a designated opt-out period prior to initiation of service under the Aggregation Program and approximately every two (2) years thereafter. NOPEC seeks to provide competitive natural gas service for consumers by selecting a supplier through a negotiation process and leveraging the combined resources and buying power of member communities in NOPEC. The Plan of Operation and Governance addresses the following topics regarding the Aggregation Program: (1) goals, operations and funding; (2) consumer participation, including terms of opting out; (3) customer care; (4) organizational structure and management of NOPEC; and (5) the steps toward establishing the Aggregation Program, Northeast Ohio Public Energy Council.

Karen Walder, Fiscal Officer Oct24, 2024

NOTICE OF MEETING PARKMAN COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT AREA HOUSING COUNCIL

The Parkman Community Reinvestment Area Housing Council will hold a meeting on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 9:30 am at the Geauga County Office Building, 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Conference Room B200, Second Floor, Chardon, OH 44024. Oct24, 2024

PUBLIC NOTICE Passage of Ordinances & Resolutions City of Chardon Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Chardon, duly passed and/or adopted the following legislation:

ORDINANCE NO. 3284

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE CITY OF CHARDON TREASURY FOR 2024 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 10th day of October, 2024.

ORDINANCE NO. 3285

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 1319.29 AND 1321.06 OF THE CITY’S CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO INCREASE THE PENALTIES ASSOCIATED WITH VIOLATIONS OF THE CITY’S PROPERTY MAINTENANCE LAWS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 10th day of October, 2024.

ORDINANCE NO. 3286

AN ORDINANCE CONSENTING TO THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO RESURFACE US-6 FROM THE WEST CORPORATION LINE TO THE EAST CORPORATION LINE INCLUDING US-6DA AND RESURFACE SOUTH STREET/CENTER STREET (SR-44) FROM THE CHARDON SOUTH CORPORATION LINE TO THE NORTH CORPORATION LINE IN THE CITY OF CHARDON PID NO. 119050 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 10th day of October, 2024.

ORDINANCE NO. 3287

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LAND PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH CHARDON FAMILY EYE CARE FOR THE SALE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 223 CENTER STREET, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 10th day of October, 2024.

ORDINANCE NO. 3288

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 141 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO ESTABLISH NEW GUIDELINES REGARDING THE COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION, APPOINTMENT, AND POSITIONS IN THE CLASSIFIED CIVIL SERVICE AND TO MAKE OTHER SPECIFIC AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES GOVERNING THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION. PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 10th day of Oc-

tober, 2024. The complete text of these ordinances may be viewed or obtained at the office of the Clerk of Council, 111 Water Street, Chardon, Ohio, during regular business hours. By order of the Council of the City of Chardon, Ohio.

AMY DAY, CLERK OF COUNCIL Oct24, 2024

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING Troy Township Notice is hereby given that the Troy Township Board of Trustees will hold a Special Meeting on Saturday, October 29, 2024, at 6:00 pm at the Troy Township Community Hall, 13950 Main Market Road, Burton, OH 44021. The purpose of the meeting it to recess into Executive Session to discuss the hiring of a Fire Chief per Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22(G) (1).

Jane Grudowski, Fiscal Officer Oct24, 2024

PUBLIC NOTICE

Village of Middlefield Notice is hereby given that during the Council Meeting held on October 10, 2024, The Village of Middlefield passed the following legislation:

RESOLUTION 24-17 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO PREPARE AND SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OHIO PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION STATE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT AND/OR LOCAL TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM(S), TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS AS REQUIRED, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

ORDINANCE 24-154 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A UTILITY EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE GEAUGA PARK DISTRICT, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

ORDINANCE 24-155 AN ORDINANCE EMPLOYING GAVIN RUSSELL, AS A FULLTIME SEASONAL STREETS LABORER, AT THE RATE OF $18.31 PER HOUR, EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 11, 2024, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

The Complete Text Of These Resolutions And Ordinances May Be Viewed Or Obtained At The Office Of The Fiscal Officer, 14860 N. State Ave., Middlefield, Ohio During Regular Business Hours.

Cindy Naftzger, Administrative Asst. /Billing Clerk Oct24, 2024

ELECTION ISSUE NOTICES

ISSUE # 2

NOTICE OF ELECTION On Tax Levy in Excess of the Ten Mill Limitation Revised Code Sections 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Berkshire Local School District, Ohio, passed on the 22nd day of July, 2024, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2024 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten-mill limitation:

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Berkshire Local School District for the purpose of remodeling, renovating and otherwise improving school buildings, furnishing and equipping school buildings and equipping and otherwise improving school sites that the county auditor estimates will collect $439,000 annually, at a rate not exceeding 2.5 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $22 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value, for 5 years, commencing in 2024, first due in calendar year 2025.

The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO. Dennis M. Pavella, Chair Michelle D. Lane, Director Oct24-31, 2024

ISSUE # 3

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of the Ten Mill Limitation

Revised Code Sections

3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Kenston Local School District, Ohio, passed on the 21st day of June, 2024, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2024 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten-mill limitation:

An additional tax for the benefit of Kenston Local School District for the purpose of general permanent improvements that the county auditor estimates will collect $1,196,000 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $35 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value, for 5 years, commencing in 2024, first due in calendar year 2025.

The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.

Dennis M. Pavella, Chair

Michelle D. Lane, Director Oct24-31, 2024

ISSUE # 5

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of the Ten Mill Limitation

Revised Code Sections

3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the City of Chardon, Ohio, passed on the 11th day of July, 2024, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2024 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten-mill limitation:

A renewal of 7 mills and an increase of 1.5 mills for each $1 of taxable value to constitute a tax for the benefit of City of Chardon for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire apparatus, mechanical resuscitators, underwater rescue and recovery equipment, or other fire equipment and appliances, buildings and sites therefor, or sources of water supply and materials therefor, for the establishment and maintenance of lines of fire-alarm communications, for the payment of firefighting companies or permanent, part-time, or volunteer firefighting, emergency medical service, administrative, or communications personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under section 145.48 or 742.34 of the revised code, for the purchase of ambulance equipment, for the provision of ambulance, paramedic, or other emergency medical services operated by a fire department or firefighting company, or for the payment of other related costs that the county auditor estimates will collect $1,434,000 annually, at a rate not exceeding 8.5 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $213 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value, for 3 years, commencing in 2024, first due in calendar year 2025.

The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.

Dennis M. Pavella, Chair

Michelle D. Lane, Director Oct24-31, 2024

ISSUE # 6

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of the Ten Mill Limitation

Revised Code Sections 3501.11(G)

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution/Ordinance of the Aquilla Village, Ohio, passed on the 17th day of July, 2024, there will be submitted to a vote of the people of Aquilla Village at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2024 the question of: Shall the Village of Aquilla surrender its corporate power?

The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO. Dennis M. Pavella, Chair

Michelle D. Lane, Director Oct24-31, 2024

ISSUE # 7

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of the Ten Mill Limitation

Revised Code Sections 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Burton Village, Ohio, passed on the 17th day of June, 2024, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2024 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten-mill limitation:

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Burton Village for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire apparatus, mechanical resuscitators, underwater rescue and recovery equipment, or other fire equipment and appliances, buildings and sites therefor, or sources of water supply and materials therefor, for the establishment and maintenance of lines of fire-alarm communications, for the payment of firefighting companies or permanent, part-time, or volunteer firefighting, emergency medical service, administrative, or communications personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under section 145.48 or 742.34 of the revised code, for the purchase of ambulance equipment, for the provision of ambulance, paramedic, or other emergency medical services operated by a fire department or firefighting company, or for the payment of other related costs that the county auditor estimates will collect $71,000 annually, at a rate not exceeding 2.25 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $57 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value, for 4 years, commencing in 2024, first due in calendar year 2025.

The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.

Dennis M. Pavella, Chair

Michelle D. Lane, Director Oct24-31, 2024

ISSUE # 8

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Local Option Question(s)

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a petition, resolution, ordinance, or judgement entry filed with the Board of Elections of Geauga County, Ohio on the 28th day of June, 2024, there will be submitted to a vote of the electors of said precinct, at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting therein, on the 5th day of November, 2024, in the precinct designated as follows:

Precinct Burton Village

On the questions designated as follows:

Shall the sale of wine and mixed beverages be permitted for sale on Sunday by Burton Quick Stop, L.LC.,(dba Gas USA) an applicant for a D-6 liquor permit who is engaged in the business of operating a carryout/grocery store at 13819 W. Center Street, Burton, OH 44021 in this precinct?

The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO. Dennis M. Pavella, Chair Michelle D. Lane, Director Oct24-31, 2024

ISSUE # 10

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of the Ten Mill Limitation

Revised Code Sections 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Middlefield Village, Ohio, passed on the 11th day of July, 2024, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2024 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten-mill limitation:

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Village of Middlefield for the purpose of providing and maintaining motor vehicles, communications, other equipment, buildings, and sites for such buildings used directly in the operation of a police department, for the payment of salaries of permanent or part-time police, communications, or administrative personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under section742.33 of the Revised Code that the county auditor estimates will

collect $199,000 annually, at a rate not exceeding 2 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $51 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value, for 5 years, commencing in 2025, first due in calendar year 2026.

The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO. Dennis M. Pavella, Chair Michelle D. Lane, Director Oct24-31, 2024

ISSUE # 11 NOTICE OF ELECTION On Tax Levy in Excess of the Ten Mill Limitation Revised Code Sections 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the South Russell Village, Ohio, passed on the 13th day of May, 2024, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2024 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten-mill limitation:

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of South Russell Village for the purpose of providing and maintaining motor vehicles, communications, other equipment, buildings, and sites for such buildings used directly in the operation of a police department, for the payment of salaries of permanent or part-time police, communications, or administrative personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under section 145.48 or 742.33 of the Revised Code, for the provision of ambulance or emergency medical services operated by a police department, or for the payment of other related costs that the county auditor estimates will collect $425,000 annually, at a rate not exceeding 2.75 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $51 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value, for 5 years, commencing in 2025, first due in calendar year 2026.

The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO. Dennis M. Pavella, Chair Michelle D. Lane, Director Oct24-31, 2024

ISSUE # 12

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of the Ten Mill Limitation Revised Code Sections 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Auburn Township, Ohio, passed on the 15th day of July, 2024, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2024 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten-mill limitation:

An additional tax for the benefit of Auburn Township for the purpose of general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing, and repair of streets, roads, and bridges that the county auditor estimates will collect $262,000 annually, at a rate not exceeding 0.65 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $23 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value, for 5 years, commencing in 2024, first due in calendar year 2025.

The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO. Dennis M. Pavella, Chair Michelle D. Lane, Director Oct24-31, 2024

ISSUE # 13

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of the Ten Mill Limitation Revised Code Sections 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Bainbridge Township, Ohio, passed on the 28th day of May, 2024, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2024 the question of levying a tax, in

excess of the ten-mill limitation:

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Bainbridge Township for the purpose of general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing, and repair of streets, roads, and bridges that the county auditor estimates will collect $1,079,000 annually, at a rate not exceeding 2 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $38 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value, for 5 years, commencing in 2025, first due in calendar year 2026.

The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO. Dennis M. Pavella, Chair Michelle D. Lane, Director Oct24-31, 2024

ISSUE # 14

NOTICE OF ELECTION On Tax Levy in Excess of the Ten Mill Limitation Revised Code Sections 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Bainbridge Township, Ohio, passed on the 28th day of July, 2024, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2024 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten-mill limitation:

An additional tax for the benefit of Bainbridge Township for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire apparatus, mechanical resuscitators, underwater rescue and recovery equipment, or other fire equipment and appliances, buildings and sites therefor, or sources of water supply and materials therefor, for the establishment and maintenance of lines of fire-alarm communications, for the payment of firefighting companies or permanent, part-time, or volunteer firefighting, emergency medical service, administrative, or communications personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under section 145.48 or 742.34 of the revised code, for the purchase of ambulance equipment, for the provision of ambulance, paramedic, or other emergency medical services operated by a fire department or firefighting company, or for the payment of other related costs that the county auditor estimates will collect $2,262,000 annually, at a rate not exceeding 2.75 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $96 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value, for 5 years, commencing in 2024, first due in calendar year 2025.

The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO. Dennis M. Pavella, Chair Michelle D. Lane, Director Oct24-31, 2024

ISSUE # 15

NOTICE OF ELECTION On Tax Levy in Excess of the Ten Mill Limitation Revised Code Sections 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25 Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Burton Township, Ohio, passed on the 22nd day of July, 2024, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2024 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten-mill limitation:

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Burton Township for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire apparatus, mechanical resuscitators, underwater rescue and recovery equipment, or other fire equipment and appliances, buildings and sites therefor, or sources of water supply and materials therefor, for the establishment and maintenance of lines of fire-alarm communications, for the payment of firefighting companies or permanent, part-time, or volunteer firefighting, emergency medical service, administrative, or communications personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under section 145.48 or 742.34 of the revised code, for the purchase of ambulance equipment, for the provision of ambulance, paramedic, or other emergency medical services operated by a fire department or firefighting company, or for the payment of other related costs that the county auditor estimates will collect $112,000 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1.25 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to

$24 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value, for 5 years, commencing in 2025, first due in calendar year 2026.

The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.

Dennis M. Pavella, Chair

Michelle D. Lane, Director Oct24-31, 2024

ISSUE # 16

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of the Ten Mill Limitation Revised Code Sections 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Chardon Township, Ohio, passed on the 17th day of July, 2024, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2024 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten-mill limitation:

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Chardon Township for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire apparatus, mechanical resuscitators, underwater rescue and recovery equipment, or other fire equipment and appliances, buildings and sites therefor, or sources of water supply and materials therefor, for the establishment and maintenance of lines of fire-alarm communications, for the payment of firefighting companies or permanent, part-time, or volunteer firefighting, emergency medical service, administrative, or communications personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under section 145.48 or 742.34 of the revised code, for the purchase of ambulance equipment, for the provision of ambulance, paramedic, or other emergency medical services operated by a fire department or firefighting company, or for the payment of other related costs that the county auditor estimates will collect $233,000 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1.25 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $36 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value, for 3 years, commencing in 2024, first due in calendar year 2025.

The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO. Dennis M. Pavella, Chair Michelle D. Lane, Director Oct24-31, 2024

ISSUE # 17

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of the Ten Mill Limitation Revised Code Sections 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25 Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Chester Township, Ohio, passed on the 24th day of July, 2024, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2024 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten-mill limitation:

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Chester Township for the purpose of general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing, and repair of streets, roads, and bridges that the county auditor estimates will collect $306,000 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1.5 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $15 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value, for a continuing period of time, commencing in 2025, first due in calendar year 2026.

The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO. Dennis M. Pavella, Chair Michelle D. Lane, Director Oct24-31, 2024

ISSUE # 18

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of the Ten Mill Limitation

Revised Code Sections 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Chester Township, Ohio, passed on the 24th day of July, 2024, there

will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2024 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten-mill limitation:

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Chester Township for the purpose of general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing, and repair of streets, roads, and bridges that the county auditor estimates will collect $937,000 annually, at a rate not exceeding 2.5 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $57 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value, for a continuing period of time, commencing in 2025, first due in calendar year 2026.

The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO. Dennis M. Pavella, Chair Michelle D. Lane, Director Oct24-31, 2024

ISSUE # 19

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of the Ten Mill Limitation Revised Code Sections 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Chester Township, Ohio, passed on the 24th day of July, 2024, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2024 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten-mill limitation:

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Chester Township for the purpose of providing and maintaining motor vehicles, communications, other equipment, buildings, and sites for such buildings used directly in the operation of a police department, for the payment of salaries of permanent or part-time police, communications, or administrative personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under section 145.48 or 742.33 of the Revised Code, for the payment of the costs incurred by townships as a result of contracts made with other political subdivisions in order to obtain police protection, for the provision of ambulance or emergency medical services operated by a police department, or for the payment of other related costs that the county auditor estimates will collect $118,000 annually, at a rate not exceeding 0.5 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $6 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value, for a continuing period of time, commencing in 2025, first due in calendar year 2026.

The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO. Dennis M. Pavella, Chair Michelle D. Lane, Director Oct24-31, 2024

ISSUE # 20

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of the Ten Mill Limitation

Revised Code Sections 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Chester Township for the purpose of providing and maintaining motor vehicles, communications, other equipment, buildings, and sites for such buildings used directly in the operation of a police department, for the payment of salaries of permanent or part-time police, communications, or administrative personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under section 145.48 or 742.33 of the Revised Code, for the payment of the costs incurred by townships as a result of contracts made with other political subdivisions in order to obtain police protection, for the provision of ambulance or emergency medical services operated by a police department, or for the payment of other related costs that the county auditor estimates will collect $345,000 annually, at a rate not exceeding 2.5 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $16 for each $100,000 of the coun-

ty auditor’s appraised value, for a continuing period of time, commencing in 2025, first due in calendar year 2026.

The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO. Dennis M. Pavella, Chair Michelle D. Lane, Director Oct24-31, 2024

ISSUE # 21

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of the Ten Mill Limitation Revised Code Sections 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25 Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Hambden Township, Ohio, passed on the 17th day of July, 2024, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2024 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten-mill limitation:

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Hambden Township for the purpose of parks and recreational purposes and maintenance of Hambden Township park that the county auditor estimates will collect $32,000 annually, at a rate not exceeding 0.25 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $5 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value, for 5 years, commencing in 2025, first due in calendar year 2026.

The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO. Dennis M. Pavella, Chair Michelle D. Lane, Director Oct24-31, 2024

ISSUE # 22

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Local Option Question(s) Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a petition, resolution, ordinance, or judgement entry filed with the Board of Elections of Geauga County, Ohio on the 13th day of February, 2024, there will be submitted to a vote of the electors of said precinct, at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting therein, on the 5th day of November, 2024, in the precinct designated as follows:

Precinct Hambden Township Precinct B

On the questions designated as follows:

Shall the sale of wine and mixed beverages be permitted for sale on Sunday by Jay Ramdevpir, L.L.C., dba Redigo #11 an applicant for a D-6 liquor permit authorizing off-premise sales who is engaged in the business of operating a carryout/grocery store at 13940 G.A.R. Highway, Unit 8, Chardon (Hambden Township), OH 44024 in this precinct?

The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO. Dennis M. Pavella, Chair Michelle D. Lane, Director Oct24-31, 2024

ISSUE # 23

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Local Option Question(s)

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a petition, resolution, ordinance, or judgement entry filed with the Board of Elections of Geauga County, Ohio on the 6th day of August, 2024, there will be submitted to a vote of the electors of said precinct, at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting therein, on the 5th day of November, 2024, in the precinct designated as follows:

Precinct Hambden Township Precinct B

On the questions designated as follows:

Shall the sale of wine and mixed beverages and spirituous liquor be permitted for sale on Sunday by Webegood, LLC; D.B.A The Hambone an applicant for a D-6 liquor permit authorizing on/off premise sales who is engaged in the business of restaurant, bar & patio at 13960 Rock Creek Road, Chardon, OH 44024 in this precinct?

The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m.

and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO. Dennis M. Pavella, Chair Michelle D. Lane, Director Oct24-31, 2024

ISSUE # 24

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of the Ten Mill Limitation

Revised Code Sections 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Huntsburg Township, Ohio, passed on the 18th day of July, 2024, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2024 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten-mill limitation:

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Huntsburg Township for the purpose of general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing and repair of streets, roads, and bridges that the county auditor estimates will collect $97,000 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1.5 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $27 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value, for 5 years, commencing in 2024, first due in calendar year 2025.

The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO. Dennis M. Pavella, Chair Michelle D. Lane, Director Oct24-31, 2024

ISSUE # 25

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of the Ten Mill Limitation Revised Code Sections 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Montville Township, Ohio, passed on the day of *bad date*, 0, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2024 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten-mill limitation:

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Montville Township for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire apparatus, mechanical resuscitators, underwater rescue and recovery equipment, or other fire equipment and appliances, buildings and sites therefor, or sources of water supply and materials therefor, for the establishment and maintenance of lines of fire-alarm communications, for the payment of firefighting companies or permanent, part-time, or volunteer firefighting, emergency medical service, administrative, or communications personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under section 145.48 or 742.34 of the revised code, for the purchase of ambulance equipment, for the provision of ambulance, paramedic, or other emergency medical services operated by a fire department or firefighting company, or for the payment of other related costs that the county auditor estimates will collect $100,000 annually, at a rate not exceeding 2.4 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $37 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value, for 5 years, commencing in 2025, first due in calendar year 2026.

The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO. Dennis M. Pavella, Chair Michelle D. Lane, Director Oct24-31, 2024

ISSUE # 26

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of the Ten Mill Limitation Revised Code Sections 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Munson Township, Ohio, passed on the 9th day of July, 2024, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2024 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten-mill limitation:

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Munson

Township for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire apparatus, mechanical resuscitators, underwater rescue and recovery equipment, or other fire equipment and appliances, buildings and sites therefor, or sources of water supply and materials therefor, for the establishment and maintenance of lines of fire-alarm communications, for the payment of firefighting companies or permanent, part-time, or volunteer firefighting, emergency medical service, administrative, or communications personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under section 145.48 or 742.34 of the revised code, for the purchase of ambulance equipment, for the provision of ambulance, paramedic, or other emergency medical services operated by a fire department or firefighting company, or for the payment of other related costs that the county auditor estimates will collect $112,000 annually, at a rate not exceeding 0.65 mill for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $9 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value, for a continuing period of time, commencing in 2024, first due in calendar year 2025.

The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.

Dennis M. Pavella, Chair

Michelle D. Lane, Director Oct24-31, 2024

ISSUE # 27

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of the Ten Mill Limitation

Revised Code Sections 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Geauga County Maple Leaf

voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2024 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten-mill limitation:

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Munson Township for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire apparatus, mechanical resuscitators, underwater rescue and recovery equipment, or other fire equipment and appliances, buildings and sites therefor, or sources of water supply and materials therefor, for the establishment and maintenance of lines of fire-alarm communications, for the payment of firefighting companies or permanent, part-time, or volunteer firefighting, emergency medical service, administrative, or communications personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under section 145.48 or 742.34 of the revised code, for the purchase of ambulance equipment, for the provision of ambulance, paramedic, or other emergency medical services operated by a fire department or firefighting company, or for the payment of other related costs that the county auditor estimates will collect $425,000 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1.75 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $34 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value, for a continuing period of time, commencing in 2025, first due in calendar year 2026.

The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.

Dennis M. Pavella, Chair

Michelle D. Lane, Director Oct24-31, 2024

ISSUE # 28

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Local Option Question(s)

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a petition, resolution, ordinance, or judgement entry filed with the Board of Elections of Geauga

County, Ohio on the 4th day of April, 2024, there will be submitted to a vote of the electors of said precinct, at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting therein, on the 5th day of November, 2024, in the precinct designated as follows:

Precinct Newbury Township Precinct A

On the questions designated as follows:

Shall the sale of wine and mixed beverages and spirituous liquor be permitted for sale on Sunday by CSF Holdings, L.L.C.(dba Madrick’s Tavern) an applicant for a D-6 liquor permit who is engaged in the business of operating a restaurant/bar at 10760 Kinsman Road, Newbury (Newbury Township), OH 44065 in this precinct?

The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO. Dennis M. Pavella, Chair Michelle D. Lane, Director Oct24-31, 2024

ISSUE # 29

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of the Ten Mill Limitation Revised Code Sections 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Thompson Township, Ohio, passed on the 17th day of July, 2024, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2024 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten-mill limitation:

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Thompson Township for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire apparatus, mechanical resuscitators, underwater rescue and recovery equipment, or other fire equipment and appli-

Real Estate Transfers

Following is a list of real estate transfers for the week of Oct. 14, 2024, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only.

AQUILLA VILLAGE

Thomas Fillinger, 125 Goredon Drive and Goredon Drive (s/l 128B-130), to Shawna Fogarty, $177,500. (0.30 acres)

AUBURN TOWNSHIP

Linda Anne Bourassa (trustee), 9955 Waterford Trail, to Dino and Joyce Capito, $480,000. (3.02 acres)

BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP

Ramesh Gunawardena, Chillicothe Road, to Thomas and Sabrina Jordan, $150,000. (1.90 acres)

Coleen J. Krueger (trustee), 18190 Windswept Circle, to Tyler and Shari Oesterreich, $999,000. (5.21 acres)

Christopher S. Barton, 8790 Lake in the Woods Trail, to Robert and Kathleen Scott, $949,000. (6.90 acres)

Jolie A. Behmlander (trustee), 16845 Knolls Way (Unit 50), to Gregory and Carol Ann Wallis, $500,000. (0.00 acres)

BURTON TOWNSHIP

Andrea J. Hampton and Eric J. Weikart, 14814 S. Rider Road, to Anthony Freilberg, $270,000. (1.47 acres)

BURTON VILLAGE

BASP LLC, 14730 Evergreen Drive, to Burton Evergreen LLC, $170,000. (0.39 acres)

CHARDON CITY

NVR Inc., 141 High Fox Drive, to Mor-

gan and William Owen, $450,755. (0.20 acres)

Mark A. and Jennifer E. Purchase, 112 Woodbridge Crossing, to James L. and Margot Gluss, $377,000. (0.23 acres)

NVR Inc., 217 High Fox Drive, to Mitchell Eugene and Emily Michelle Huber, $505,400. (0.17 acres)

CHARDON TOWNSHIP

Shelley R. McElwain Orient, 8661 Ravenna Road, to Kathleen Jean Osborn, $215,000. (5.00 acres)

Jenny Fullum, 11575 Hosford Road, to Nicholas Valentin Ribic and Kaitlynn Sue Marciante, $435,000. (1.74 acres)

HAMBDEN TOWNSHIP

Philip L. Cleveland, Kirsten L. Downey and Jamie L. Henderson, 10379 Sawmill Drive, to Jenny and Brandon Gray, $520,000. (3.80 acres)

MIDDLEFIELD TOWNSHIP

Jonathan and Taylor Woodring, 16861 Kinsman Road, to Ervin W. Miller and Edna B. Yoder, $269,000. (1.66 acres)

Mason Phillip Rubin (TOD), 16398 Swine Creek Road, Chadwick D. and Jennifer L. Miller, $265,000. (1.00 acres)

MIDDLEFIELD VILLAGE

NVR Inc., 15238 Timber Ridge, to Joanne Wagner, $305,685. (0.21 acres)

MONTVILLE TOWNSHIP

Helen L. Perry, 16291 Burrows Road, to Vincent Anthony and Kimberly Diane Galippo, $231,000. (1.50 acres)

J. Webb Enterprise LLC, 9706 Madison Road and GAR Highay, to RMC Real Estate LLC, $150,000. (0.35 acres)

Duane M. and Mary Lee Mabe, 16965

ances, buildings and sites therefor, or sources of water supply and materials therefor, for the establishment and maintenance of lines of fire-alarm communications, for the payment of firefighting companies or permanent, part-time, or volunteer firefighting, emergency medical service, administrative, or communications personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under section 145.48 or 742.34 of the revised code, for the purchase of ambulance equipment, for the provision of ambulance, paramedic, or other emergency medical services operated by a fire department or firefighting company, or for the payment of other related costs that the county auditor estimates will collect $102,000 annually, at a rate not exceeding 1.75 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $41 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value, for 4 years, commencing in 2025, first due in calendar year 2026.

The polls for the election will be open 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF ELECTIONS, OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO. Dennis M. Pavella, Chair Michelle D. Lane, Director Oct24-31, 2024

ISSUE # 30

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of the Ten Mill Limitation

Revised Code Sections 3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the Troy Township, Ohio, passed on the 21st day of May, 2024, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the General Election to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2024 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten-mill limitation:

Leggett Road, to Grandview Unlimited LLC, $138,600. (2.00 acres)

NEWBURY TOWNSHIP

The Newbury Investment Co., 11250 Kinsman Road, to Veneer Tree Service LLC, $400,000. (3.15 acreas)

The Newbury Investment Co., Kinsman Road, to Newbury SH LLC, $175,000. (32.43 acres)

The Newbury Investment Co., Kinsman Road, to Newbury SH LLC, $7,500. (0.55 acres)

PARKMAN TOWNSHIP

Joy Collin Mitchell Requa, Main Market Road, to Marvin O. and Cindy D. Miller, $19,900. (1.02 acres)

Tim Chambers, Norton Street (lots 25-26), to Marvin O. and Cindy D. Miller, $200. (0.03 acres)

SOUTH RUSSELL VILLAGE

Daniel Joseph and Renee Beth McLain (trustees), 11 Daisy Lane, to Kasey and Zachary Fox, $1,490,000. (1.21 acres)

Allister Hyun, 5073 Chillicothe Road, to Fidel S. and Damarys Hernandez, $359,000. (2.06 acres)

THOMPSON TOWNSHIP

Thompson Township Board of Trustees, 6784 Madison Road, to GT Thompson Rentals LLC, $32,500. (0.13 acres)

TROY TOWNSHIP

Joelle Scalzo, Kimpton Trail, to Matthew and Michelle Cichocki, $105,000. (3.00 acres)

Tonbo Middlefield LLC, 19082 Mumford Road, to Brian Tonderski, $40,000. (1.56 acres)

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Troy Township for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire apparatus, mechanical resuscitators, underwater rescue and recovery equipment, or other fire equipment and appliances, buildings and sites therefor, or sources of water supply and materials therefor, for the establishment and maintenance of lines of fire-alarm communications, for the payment of firefighting companies or permanent, part-time, or volunteer firefighting, emergency medical service, administrative, or communications personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under section 145.48 or 742.34 of the revised code, for the purchase of ambulance equipment, for the provision of ambulance, paramedic, or other emergency medical services operated by a fire department or firefighting company, or for the payment of other related costs that the county auditor estimates will collect $238,000 annually, at a rate not exceeding 4.5 mills for each $1 of taxable value, which amounts to $76 for each $100,000 of the county auditor’s appraised value, for 5 years, commencing in 2025, first due in calendar year 2026.

Geauga County Sheriff’s Report

The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office Oct. 11 to Oct. 17, 2024.

HARASSMENT

Oct. 17

5:40 p.m., Highland Drive, Troy. Neighbor is harassing the caller. Came out of the house asking him if he wanted to see his d*ck. “Here I am mother f*cker.”Complainant showed video of neighbor saying it. Complainant requested the incident be on file so he can take the issue to the park manager. He did not want contact made with his neighbor at this time.

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1:54 p.m., Main Market Road, Parkman. Female was in her bedroom and saw a female in her house going through her dresser. Female left in a black SUV towards Routes 422 and 528. Female went into the neighbor's house also but she had her doors and windows locked. Female had a dog with her small brown that was in her lap while she drove away. She had a big German Shepard with her. Reported that a white female about 30 to 40 year of age about 5 feet 8 inches blond hair, light blue jean jacket entered

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her house while she was sleeping. The female entered the bedroom and was going through her clothes dresser. The female left when woke up. The unkown female left in a black jeep SUV and also had a dog in the vehicle. Report to follow.

Oct. 11

6:27 p.m., Twin Mills Lane, Munson. Strange things are happening on the property. Someone put a defaced flag on the property last week, then today someone defaced a flower bed. This happens when the caller leaves. Caller believes someone is coming onto the property and wants it reported. Complainant stated his flag was ripped partially and some pots were turned over that were in the woods. The complainant requested extra patrols in the area during the day. Advice given.

Oct. 14

1:32 p.m., Hale and Burton Windsor Road, Burton. Male driving a white pick up had a puppy on a long leash outside his vehicle running along side. Caller asked if he needed help and he sped off she found this suspicious.

THEFT

Oct. 11

11:17 a.m., Hermitage Road, Chardon. Theft of an Amazon package. On Oct. 8, 2024 the Amazon driver delivered a package to this address and left the package outside the front gate near the road. The

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Oct. 11

3:33 p.m., Sandlewood Lane, Auburn. Someone stole a package from the porch yesterday. Caller has a picture of it being delivered but the box isn't there. Spoke with complainant who stated her Amazon package was stolen. Upon looking at the photo that was provided by Amazon as proof of delivery, Deputy noticed that the photo did not match the doormat of the complainant. Determined that the package was delivered to the wrong address. Complainant will follow up with Amazon.

Oct. 12

5:14 p.m., Fowlers Mill Road, Munson. Caller states the tools at her parents residence are all missing from the basement. Caller states her parents are snowbirds and if deputies show up in a cruiser at her residence that she will be killed. Stated her father would be able to identify what had been stolen when he returns from Florida, stated her parents were more concerned with her own mental health than any items at the residence. Advice given in regards to obtaining a protection order and security cameras.

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AUTOS & PARTS

2008 Nissan Xterra: Nice, MUST SEE, 134k, Winter Ready, Well Maintained. Also, 2002 Harley Davidson Sportster: 10k, Great Shape. MAKE OFFERS 330-8583213.

Snow Tires: (4) 215/60R16 (7.5/32nds depth) on 2013 Malibu alloy wheels. VGC w/caps, sensors. $550. Parkman. 440-548-5801. Also, 36x42 blue tarp, $60.

FOR RENT

Chardon: small, cozy house, 2BR, 1BA, upstairs, attached utility room and single car garage, oil heat, rural setting. $1,100/mo. 440-286-3840.

FOR SALE

Ladder jacks $50. 12-foot expanding plank $100. Mantis Tiller $200. Hitch Carrier Tray $100. Hand-held electric leaf blower $50. 440-554-5731.

Howard Rototiller: 42” wide, for compact tractor. Cat 1 three-point hitch. $1,800. 440-487-2955.

Oak Dinette Set: 48” round table, 24” leaf, 4 chairs, $350. Oak Dining Room Table: 60” long plus 24” leafs, $200. 440-286-3208.

Bicycle: Classic English Racer 25.5” frame by famed English frame builder Colin Laing, Campy equipped with Campy tools, 1960’s vintage, like-new condition, really!!! $600. 440-548-2414.

Full Electric Hospital Bed: rails, mattress and remote. Used for 3 days. ProBasics brand. $200. Call 440-3131411.

FIREWOOD for sale: $150 per cord. 440-338-5201.

Benelli Super Black Eagle 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun, 26” barrel, EC, $1,400. 440-564-1172.

New white triple track storm windows: (7) 30-1/4 x 591/4, $125 each. 440-336-5044.

Hitzer Coal Stove, GC, $750. Honda Generator: 5500 watts, $275. 440-636-6370. Also, New Dog House: light gray metal, $95.

Two burial plots at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens with full package: 2 vaults, 2 caskets, dual memorial headstone; $7,400. 440-476-0706.

GARAGE/ESTATE SALES

Inventory Clean-out at Second Hand Treasures. 50% off EVERYthing! Thursday, Friday, Saturday. 9a-5p. 9098 Old St Road, Rt.608, Chardon. HELP WANTED

PETS & ANIMALS

Kunekune piglets for sale. Born 7/25. AKKPS registered. Boars and gilts. Call or text 440-223-9023. For Sale: 8 little Banties; $2 each. Wanted: 1 American Rooster. 440-632-1505.

Barn homes needed for semi-feral cats, as their elderly caretaker is being evicted. All cats are being fixed & vaccinated. Rebecca 440-321-2485.

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Text or call Wayne at 330-269-9595.

SERVICES

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

Driving for the Amish: will take you to work, school or other rides. Call Debbie 440-228-4760.

Fix up your interior space this winter with Ed’s Painting: offering interior painting, plastering, wall paper removal; attic, basement, garage clean-outs. 216-323-6744. free estimate.

Licensed Caregiver: will care for elderly or special needs individuals in Geauga County. 440-313-1804.

Albert’s Complete Tree Service: 45+yrs experience! Competent in all aspects of Arboriculture, Forestry and Land Clearing. Also, Firewood, Excavation and Sewer Work. Free Estimates. 440-687-5404.

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4-wheelers, 3-wheelers, dirt bikes, mini-bikes, go-carts, golf carts, gators, farm tractors/equipment, trailers, riding mowers, snowplows. Paying cash. 440-413-3119.

Buying all Stanley Bailey planes. Call Karl at 440-8123392.

Old fishing tackle wanted: fishing lures (wood or plastic), mouse to bear traps, wooden duck decoys. Call Lee 440-313-8331.

WEST GEAUGA LOCAL SCHOOLS

Looking for qualiﬁed classiﬁed employees for the following posi�ons:

• Bus and Van Drivers (will train and pay for CDL with passenger endorsement)

•Proctors • Custodians

To apply please visit

Also looking for qualiﬁed subs�tutes on an “as needed basis” for the following posi�ons:

• Food Service

• Custodians • Maintenance

• Bus and Van Drivers

our website at westg.org or send your resume/le�er of interest to: West Geauga Board of Educa�on, ATTN: Lisa Porter, 8615 Cedar Road, Chesterland, OH 44026

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