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A History in the Making
Report Next Obstacle to Building
Residents Voice Concerns On Hillside Village Project
By Ann WishArt Ann@kArlovecmediA com
Residents along Bigelow Road in Burton Township voiced their ob jections Nov. 26 to the residential development of more than 30 acres next door.
Property owner and develop er Dan Demko responded to their concerns during the Burton Village Board of Appeals and Planning Commission hearing on the Hill side Village project.
He also said he was concerned about the Army Corps of Engineers approving the environmental engi neer’s report before Dec. 24.
See Burton • Page 5
Chardon Man
Charged with Aggravated Burglary
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Aquilla Dissolution May Set State Precedent
By Ann WishArt Ann@kArlovecmediA com
As the dissolution of Aquilla Village progresses, the board in charge of the process may set
community becoming part of Claridon Township.
Aquilla’s voters approved a ballot issue Nov. 5 in favor of surrendering corporate power. The alternative to dissolution was to pass a
Chardon resident Jack Scott, 62, was arrested and charged with aggravated bur glary, a first-de gree felony, after an incident Dec. 1 at the Burling ton Oval Condo minium Develop ment, said Chardon Police Chief Scott Niehus in a press release.
See Aquilla • Page 3
Chardon Courthouse Contribution Capped at $2M page 4
Community Wonderland
By Allison Wilson Wilson@kArlovecmediA com
Chester Township’s dreams of a white Christmas were very nearly achieved Nov. 30, as locals braved freezing weather to gather at the township park for Winterfest in the few hours before snow struck.
near the gazebo provided reprieve from the chill, and while the township’s youngest residents waited in excitement for Santa’s arrival, a man about to reach 100 years of age received a proclamation from the township and offered slices of birthday cake to well wishers.
fairy lights on the Christmas tree and gazebo were lit.
Any magical event has plenty of hard work behind the scenes and Winterfest is no exception.
Obituaries pages 11 Chipotle Makes Headway in Chardon page 8
Sheriff’s Sales & Legal Notices page 13 Scott
“At 8:43 p.m. Sunday, a resident
See Burglary • Page 5
The event, hosted by the West Geauga Rotary Club, brought holiday cheer to children and adults alike.
Hot chocolate and a bonfire
Chester Township Police Chief Craig Young grilled hotdogs and township staff sandwiched together s’mores. Following a countdown, the crowd applauded as
“(Rotary has) been doing that for a long time, of course with the help of the township trustees,” said Rotary Vice-President Bob Voss in an interview Nov. 27, noting the Rotary provides all the volunteer manpower.
See Winterfest • Page 4
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Middlefield Village Council Prepares to Annex 64.7-Acre Parcel by Woodsong
By Ann WishArt Ann@kArlovecmediA com
Middlefield Village Council is considering an ordinance to annex from Middlefield Township a vacant 64.71-acre parcel next to the Walmart Superstore property on Harrington Way.
According to the Geauga County Auditor’s Office map, the parcel, owned by Lake Avenue Land Partners LTD, appears landlocked.
However, the Partners also own a 14.49acre parcel on the east side of the 64.71-acre parcel. The smaller parcel, which is in the village, has access to Lake Avenue through a residence at 15136 Lake Ave. Both parcels were acquired in 2005.
To the west of the larger parcel is the extensive Woodsong housing development, which is in the process of building out.
To the south is the Geauga County Housing Authority subdivision of 15 houses on
Aquilla
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– Nov. 19, the date the Geauga County Board of Elections certified the election results.
That body includes Walder, Geauga County Commissioner Jim Dvorak and county Recorder Celesta Mullins, Walder said, adding he has designated Kate Jacob to represent his office.
“Kate’s experience working on complex legal compliance issues, her unparalleled track record of ethical public service and her commitment to open and transparent government make her the ideal leader for the board,” he said in a Nov. 22 press release.
Claridon Township Township Trustee
Jonathan Tiber will serve as the non-voting member of the board and consultants include former village Mayor Richard Wolfe and Pat Fisher, fiscal officer for Aquilla. She is treasurer for the Village of Jefferson and has been hired to assist in the process.
As Walder spoke, it became clear the meeting last Tuesday kicked off the unraveling of Aquilla’s fiscal situation and will ensure the transition goes smoothly.
The transition advisory board voted in favor of hiring attorney Pearce Leary, of Chagrin Falls, as the receiver-trustee to manage many of those issues.
The position of receiver-trustee is mandated under law and Leary was selected from a list provided by Auditor of State Keith Faber, Walder said.
“(Leary) knows the area and most of the dynamics,” Jacob said.
1.25-acre lots.
The agent listed for Lake Avenue Land Partners LTD is Raymond Miller, of West Farmington.
Village Administrator Leslie McCoy verified via text LALP is planning a housing development for the acreage.
The ordinance was on its second reading at the Nov. 14 village council meeting and is slated for a vote by council at the next regular meeting Dec. 12.
In other business, council is also considering an increase in water and sewer rates for the next five years.
The proposed ordinance — which was on its first reading Nov. 14 — will increase sewer rates 5% in 2025 and 4% a year for the following three years. Water rates will increase 3% a year for four years starting in 2025.
The ordinance reading followed a presentation by Matt Kline, a rural development specialist for Great Lakes Community Action
Other matters, some urgent, were discussed and resolved during the Nov. 26 meeting, with Jacob as chair of the board.
With snowy weather closing in, she asked how the streets of Aquilla, now designated a neighborhood in the township, would be plowed.
Wolfe said the township had already agreed to plow the roads and Geauga County Assistant Prosecutor Susan Wieland said a memorandum of understanding will formalize that agreement.
Fire protection will be extended to Aquilla since both the former village and Claridon Township have contracts with Chardon Fire Department for fire and EMT services.
Wolfe said leaf pickup and crack sealing for Aquilla’s roads were paid for at the last village council meeting Nov. 15.
Although it appeared voters in the village would approve the issue since petitions were circulated last fall placing the dissolution on the ballot, Aquilla and Claridon were unable to put these matters formally in place before the election results were determined, Wolfe said.
“Until Nov. 5, we were just trying to get our ducks in a row,” he said. “Even if (the issue) failed, we may have had the township clear our snow. That was the unfortunate part of the whole thing — we didn’t know until Nov. 5 what would happen.”
Jacob said the receiver-trustee has the power to resolve legal claims, dispose of property, handle taxes and conduct all other business for the dissolved entity.
“It’s pretty expansive,” she said, recommending the board and consultants meet every week to work with the receiver-trustee.
Partnership out of Lisbon.
He congratulated the village on their water rate program and urged council to boost next year’s sewer rates to 10%, followed by 4% increases through 2029 to maintain the system and provide some accumulation to cover future needs.
“If you only charge 5% (increase), you won’t break even until 2027 and your accumulation of escrow is going to drop a little sharper,” Kline said. “Whichever scenario you choose, you still have very affordable rates — just keep that escrow strong.”
Mayor Ben Garlich said the increases in the ordinance will get the village to its goal by 2029.
“We realize not everyone is rolling in money,” he said. “We have an obligation to maintain our facilities. (These increases are) palatable. I think it’s a good way to do it.”
See Middlefield • Page 4
“I propose we stay on top of this as a group,” Jacob said. “It’s extremely technical.”
The next meeting will be 1 p.m. Dec. 3 at the Geauga County Office Building.
In a phone interview Nov. 23, Wolfe said the last meeting of the council on Nov. 15 was “kinda sad.”
“This hasn’t been easy for me. I’ve been here for 70 years,” he said. “But, it will work out good for the village residents. Claridon has almost the lowest taxes in the county.”
He learned 18 months ago the village probably would run out of money in 2025, Wolfe said. When council and the mayor announced the dissolution would go on the ballot, some residents resisted the idea, but the lower taxes seemed to sway votes in favor of the issue, Wolfe said in previous interviews.
But, as Jacob observed, the dissolution process is complicated.
“We’re just now getting through the paperwork,” Wolfe said. “This is the first time in Geauga County this has happened.”
With no local knowledge or experience of dissolution, the only option is to follow the Ohio Revised Code, he said.
Well into the process now, he continues to see it through.
“It is what it is,” Wolfe said.
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Chardon Courthouse Contribution Capped at $2M
By Allison Wilson Wilson@kArlovecmediA com
Geauga County Commissioners decided Nov. 26 to amend an agreement with the City of Chardon to seal the city’s financial contribution to the ongoing courthouse expansion at $2 million.
In May of 2022, the county and city entered into an agreed judgement entry, Geauga County Prosecutor Jim Flaiz said.
Paragraph eight of the judgement entry discussed the city’s contribution toward the courthouse expansion and renovation project.
The city was to contribute 10% of the cost of the project for sitework, public infrastruc ture and beautification, with a cap at $2 mil lion, per the agreement.
Commissioners committed to spending a minimum of $15 million on the project. Since then, the price of the courthouse expansion has increased, now sitting around $20 mil lion.
The city is currently ahead of schedule on their payments, Flaiz said.
He recounted a “spirited” meeting with city officials regarding their contribution to
Winterfest
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“Each year, we try to expand it a little bit and kinda include any group that really wants to be part of it,” he said. “Obviously, the Kiwanis Club is selling Christmas trees down the road by Drug Mart, you got the Li ons (Football Club) that decorate the Safety Town. And then you got the chamber doing the Christmas tree contest and now they’re doing the hot chocolate and some cookies. And our club does everything else, with all the decorations.”
Community collaboration is also pres ent among the younger attendees. The Boy Scouts provided luminaries to line the walk ways and Girl Scouts gathered in the gazebo to sing. Later in the evening, dancers from Fairmount Center for the Arts performed.
“It’s really become kind of a big communi ty effort to pull it all off,” Voss said.
the project.
“We did come together and try to come up with — instead of going through all these bills and trying to figure out what fits into those categories, the city was very upfront with me in the end about, ‘Hey, we made this commitment. At this point, it’s going to be $2 million, let’s just figure out a way to just change this so we just pay the $2 million,’” he said.
Flaiz presented commissioners the amended agreement that indicates the city is willing to pay $2 million and has already paid $600,000.
“They’re gonna agree to make another $1.4 million in payments,” he said, adding the
and we haven’t even talked about the inside, yet,” he said. “I guess my question is, is there anything holding us in check? I know we had an estimate and such, but it seems like the estimate was a speed bump we ran right over and we’re just keeping on going.”
Lennon asked if there was any indication that trend would not continue.
While Flaiz admitted he is not as familiar with the details as the commissioners are, the big difference between a few years ago and now is the project has a larger footprint due to feedback from the judges and clerks of court regarding the square footage needed to accommodate necessary safety and security.
“The current situation there is just — it
there’s an understanding for everyone that there is some type of budget in place,” Lennon said.
Flaiz asked if there was much left unaddressed at this point.
“Some would look at it as, we’re getting $10 million from ARPA funds, $2 million from Chardon. We’re getting a $20 million building for $8 million,” said Commissioner Jim Dvorak. “I think other counties would say, ‘Well that’s pretty good.’”
The big win is addressing the safety situation at the courthouse, Flaiz said.
“It needed to be addressed. You completely addressed it, you did it the right way, you expanded it and you didn’t raise anybody’s
While Voss could not definitively say how long the Rotary has assisted with Winterfest, or how long Winterfest has gone on for, he to the general public, but over the years, the Chester Township Trustees have increased
ground fault interrupters, he said, noting they made it easier for Rotary volunteers to work.
Ideas for improvement and expansion also don’t always work out — Voss recalled a year the club had attempted to roast chestnuts on a fire.
“It didn’t come out so good,” he said.
While the club doesn’t count heads, Winterfest is usually well attended, with Voss saying last year’s event may have set a record.
“We ran out of everything. All the candy canes, all the drinks, the hot cider, chocolate, the cookies, we ran out of just about everything,” he said. “We think there was about 450 (attendees) last year.”
Middlefield
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Council also took action to decrease the 2-mill police renewal levy, collecting only 1.43 mills to counteract the effect of the state-required real estate tax increases averaging 29.5% that will be taking effect in 2025. The renewal levy passed in the Nov. 5 election.
Council also applauded long-term council-
ing it had been warm that year.
Despite the amount of community involvement, Voss said the Rotary doesn’t hear much feedback about the event.
“Obviously, the parents who bring their kids, they love it and they say, ‘Thank you’ and ‘This is wonderful’ and of course, when everything’s lit up everybody’s oohing and ahhing,” he said.
The lights stay lit though January. You can sometimes tell people notice them when they drive by, he said.
“I’m kind of hoping people appreciate it,” he said. “I think it does give … Chesterland a little touch of that hometown feel.”
man Rick Seyer on his contributions to the village over more than 30 years of service as councilman and mayor and approved:
• A contract to lease the senior center building at 15820 Ridgewood Drive to the Geauga County Department on Aging for $14,280 in 2025, increasing annually to $17,120 in 2029;
• The lost split of Berkshire Schools’ Jordak Elementary School to facilitate the auctioning of the property.
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“We need it before 12/24 or we’ll lose the project,” he said in a follow-up text Nov. 30.
During last Tuesday’s hearing, Demko’s neighbor, Ray Kaufman, who lives on Bigelow Road, which straddles the village-township line, spoke during the public comment portion of the BZA hearing.
“This is right in my backyard. I’m against it,” he said after Demko presented the preliminary plan, asking for variances to begin building in the spring. “I don’t know what it will do to my property value. It’s literally 60 feet from my property.”
He and neighbor Mary Ann Hawkins said they never received certified letters informing them of the BZA meeting.
In the packet of information related to the hearing was a copy of the certified letter of notification dated Nov. 6 to be mailed to everyone who has property adjacent to Hillside Village acreage.
The list of those addresses was offered to Kaufman and Hawkins.
“That property (to be developed) is next to my house,” Hawkins said. “The noise from construction will probably be unbearable. My main concern is lighting. The light from Preston (Auto Group parking lot) shines in my bedroom window at night.”
Demko assured her no street lighting is planned for the private roadways.
“We don’t plan on having street lights — just lights in mailboxes. I get the same light from Pat (Preston) that you get,” he said, adding he will look into putting up a dirt mound to protect neighbors on Bigelow.
“We’ll be moving a lot of dirt,” he said.
Demko’s home is on one of three parcels slated for development.
Kaufman said he wanted to know how the
will do whatever you want, anyway. I’m just saying what I’m saying,” Kaufman said.
Jacqueline Samuel, speaking for a friend who lives on the other side of Bigelow, was concerned about potential trespassing on her friend’s 35 acres of woodlands.
“If the houses are sold to families, there will, hopefully, be lots of kids. Is it possible you could put a fence up so those kids don't come play in the woods, which is fairly attractive?” she asked.
Demko replied he would look into it.
“I think everyone has empathy with Bigelow residents, but a property owner is entitled to develop his property,” said village attorney Todd Hicks, who attended the meeting.
He added the zoning of the parcels already permits residential development.
Samuel also asked about the cost to the village of maintaining the roads and plowing snow.
Hicks said the roads are planned to be
Anonymous Donor Pays Off Homeless Shelter Mortgage
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Geauga Faith Rescue Mission in Chardon recently announce an anonymous donor paid off the outstanding mortgage for the mission’s emergency men’s shelter, at 339 Washington St.
“Because of this generous donation, GFRM is better positioned to continue serv-
Burglary
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of the Burlington Oval Condominium Development, located in the City of Chardon, called police reporting that a male with a gun had broken into their residence,” Niehus said in the release Monday.
A vehicle belonging to Scott was reportedly found crashed into a tree a short distance from the residence, police said, adding Scott allegedly fled the scene of the crash before entering the victim’s home.
Police heard a gunshot upon arrival at the scene, which Scott reportedly fired from inside an enclosed porch into the backyard, Niehus said in the press release, adding Scott was observed to be lying in the side yard, having fallen off a deck.
“Officers determined that Scott … had attempted to leave his residence in the vehicle prior to crashing into the tree. During the in-
ing the homeless,” said GFRM Executive Director Nathan Long in a statement. “To our magnanimous anonymous donor, your gift was received with overwhelming joy and celebration.”
GFRM is a nonprofit, faith-based organization that provides an emergency homeless shelter for men in the county with plans in the works to open a women’s shelter in the future.
cident, Scott fired his weapon several times, striking at least one other nearby dwelling,” Niehus said in the press release. “No citizens were injured during this incident.”
Scott was transported to University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center for injuries believed to be from the crash and is currently being held at the Geauga County Safety Center.
Some residents reported to the Maple Leaf Scott may have been shot in the shoulder according to a police scanner report, however, Niehus said the press release accurately reflects the facts surrounding the incident.
“The investigation into the incident is ongoing and ultimately, the (Geauga) County prosecutor will determine any additional charges based on review of the completed investigation,” he said.
Scott’s arraignment was set for Dec. 3 at Geauga County Municipal Court. Narcotics involvement is suspected and a handgun was recovered from the scene, according to the press release.
The BZA unanimously approved variances dealing with a reduction in side-lot and front-yard setbacks.
Years in the Making
Demko’s development has been in the works, in one form or another, for years.
In 2019, he filed to have his parcels in Burton Township annexed by the village. The annexation was finally approved after a lot of political wrangling and the creation of a joint economic development district.
At that time, Demko planned to develop and manage an independent senior living community.
Five years later, demand and funding for privately-owned homes has grown.
According to his application for a zoning
certificate, the one-story houses will have one, two or three bedrooms ranging in size from 1,004 square feet to 1,860 square feet.
During the hearing last Tuesday, he estimated the cost of a one-bedroom home will be $195,00, a two-bedroom home will be $280,000 to $300,000 and a three-bedroom home will be $325,000.
An average home in Burton Village costs about $185,000, Demko said.
Plans include two homes per concrete pad. The HOA will maintain the grass and there are plans to create dirt mounds and landscaping along Kinsman Road to keep traffic noise down, he said.
Two of the three existing buildings on the west side of the property will be used for meetings and some of the land surrounding them will be used for recreation, Demko said.
The pond will be stocked for fishing and land to the south is in a nature conservancy, he said.
Following the BZA hearing, the village planning commission approved Demko’s plans to have natural walking trails around the community and one leading to Rapids Road rather than build sidewalks along Kinsman Road.
Infrastructure for sewer, water and electricity will all be underground and Demko said he plans to install underground dog-control fencing around each yard.
The streets throughout Hillside Village will be built to the Geauga County Engineer’s Office specifications, he told the commission.
Demko noted the ACE will determine his chances of breaking ground in the spring of 2025.
“Our fate now rests with the corps and they are up to their eyeballs with requests,” he said. “If we are lucky, we will get the corps to approve (the study) before Christmas.”
Chester Purchases Plow Software
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Just in time for the start of inclement weather, Chester Township Trustees approved the purchase of PlowOps software for $7,500 at their meeting Nov. 27, allowing officials to track snow plows in real time.
“It'll put a mapping program in the trucks, it'll show live feeds for the road superintendent and myself of where the trucks are,” said Township Administrator Mark Purchase in a phone interview. “So, if a resident calls and wants to know when
their roads are getting plowed, not only will we be able to tell them the last time it was plowed exactly, but we'll be able to see where they're at on the route or how far out they are from getting there.”
Purchase said he’s hoping the software will be set up to use within the next few weeks.
“Little did we know, we could have used it for the snow this weekend,” he said.
Also during the meeting, Chester increased the 2025 Chester Township Temporary Appropriations budget by $400,000, said Trustee Craig Richter.
private and will be managed by the Hillside
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ARPA Fund-Use Once Again Stirs Controversy
By Allison Wilson Wilson@kArlovecmediA com
Discussion over appropriate use of American Rescue Plan Act funds once again sparked debate at the Nov. 26 Geauga County Commissioners meeting.
Back in August, commissioners had passed a resolution to allow some departments financed by the county’s general fund to pay payroll out of ARPA in an effort to save the county $10 million to go toward the ongoing courthouse expansion on Chardon Square.
However, as the original resolution did not limit the use of ARPA funds to payroll for departments under the general fund, some departments used it to payroll other funds.
Finance Director Adrian Gorton estimated the amount taken from ARPA for payroll outside of the general fund to be around $1 million. In a resolution clarifying the matter, which commissioners passed in October, they also compelled departments to return the money that was used for anything other than general fund payroll within 30 days.
However, staff at the Geauga County Auditor’s Office were unsure if the resolution could legally compel such action.
Last Tuesday, the issue came back to the forefront when the Geauga County Engineer’s Office requested to move some general fund payroll appropriations into their equipment fund to purchase a scanner for the tax map department, Gorton said.
“Sounds like something that we would be having to make provisions for to purchase anyways,” he said, adding the request is for $65,000.
Gorton clarified the matter does not involve using ARPA funds directly.
“Because we transferred the general fund payroll to ARPA, (the engineer’s office) had additional money left over in their salary line item (in the general fund),” Gorton explained. “Because they have this need for this scanner — which is probably a relatively rare expenditure — they would like to be able to use the general fund payroll appropriations that are left there in order to fund the purchase of that scanner.”
Commissioner Tim Lennon asked for an update regarding the return of ARPA funds.
“It sounds like everybody that was dipping into that for their payroll has stopped doing that, which is good to hear,” he said. “But also part of that was to facilitate (getting) that money back to the account and has there been any action or any movement on that?”
Gorton replied he had reached out to Geauga County Prosecutor Jim Flaiz, who told him the resolution cannot legally compel elected officials to return the money and that he has assistant prosecutors working to determine if some affected departments have the legal ability to refund the money, he said.
“He said we can’t directly refund the ARPA fund, but he said it could be transferred to the general fund,” Gorton said. “He said, in regards to the real estate assessment fund and (Automatic Data Processing) contract services fund, that they would not be able to pay the general fund for those monies that were transferred.”
Money in both funds has statutory restrictions, Gorton said.
Clerk of Courts Sheila Bevington has agreed to give back $66,000 from the Clerk of Courts Certificate of Title Administration Fund and is taking steps to do so, he said, adding he has not heard back about certain
major funds, such as the engineer’s road fund.
Lennon called the situation highly unethical, adding the money should never have been transferred to begin with.
“Now that they’re refusing to return that money, I think you’ve turned into an area where, yeah, it is illegal,” he said. “And I think it needs to be reviewed legally, if that money should be returned.”
When Gorton brought up the opinion from the prosecutor’s office, Lennon cut him off.
“Jim Flaiz’s office is one of the ones that received the payroll, correct?” he asked. “So, we’re getting an opinion from the prosecutor who received the payroll.”
Flaiz confirmed the accuracy of his correspondence with Gorton in a Dec. 2 email, in which he also called Lennon’s accusation a misrepresentation.
“I am not advising the (county commissioners.) I made that very clear in my emails,” he wrote, providing an extract from an Oct. 24 email to Gorton.
“Just to be clear, I am not representing the (county commissioners) regarding this matter. The (county commissioners) apparently retained counsel to handle this since that counsel appeared at your special meeting on Thursday. Additionally, my office was not consulted when the resolution was drafted,” it read.
His office is representing other impacted county offices and each of them have granted him permission to share his office’s research and advice with commissioners, Flaiz said.
Gorton read a section of a correspondence from the prosecutor during last week’s meeting.
“As an initial matter, all payments made following the July resolution were lawful
Claridon Township
ARPA expenditures,” he said. “However, the (Board of County Commissioners) now seeks monies to be transferred to the ARPA fund in order to correct the unintended consequences of the July resolution.”
Gorton said it seemed odd Flaiz used the term “unintended consequences” when advising a client of what to do.
“I just find it highly suspicious that the money — all of it went to departments or agencies that had no connection with the general fund in the payroll,” Lennon said, emphasizing the intent had been that the majority would be used for the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office payroll.
Gorton later clarified all payrolls for departments within the general fund were transferred to ARPA, with the exception of the courts and maintenance.
Lennon also cast suspicion on ADP.
“I just find it interesting that, for example, ADP received that money — now, I don’t know how much, I don’t think it was a terrible amount of money — but there was a request for an additional appropriations for almost close to $800 and some thousand dollars to continue on with these high salaries that they’ve been giving up,” he said. “To me, it seems like this is a way to backdoor for 2025 so they have additional appropriations rolling into ‘25 to continue on paying payroll.”
Lennon added, “I would hope that this board in 2025, when budgets come around, to remember this, in that you do not go ahead and give additional payroll requests because they have in their accounts.”
The state auditor should be made aware of the situation when conducting the 2024 audit, Gorton said.
The commissioners approved the appropriations.
Status of Zoning in Aquilla a Challenge for Officials
By Ann WishArt Ann@kArlovecmediA com
Rich Wolfe, former mayor of the recently-dissolved Aquilla Village, attended the Claridon Township Trustees meeting Dec. 1
seeking clarification on the status of zoning in Aquilla.
The former village had a zoning ordinance until Nov. 19, when Aquilla’s dissolution vote became final. The ordinance is very different from the township’s zoning resolution.
Is the intimate enclave of small lots and close neighbors in Aquilla subject to the same zoning resolution as Claridon’s large lot owners?
To begin researching the answer to that question, Wolfe asked trustees to schedule a meeting with various knowledgeable and involved individuals, including an attorney.
Trustee Jonathan Tiber thanked Wolfe for attending the meeting and agreed more information is needed, adding “the sooner, the better.”
Chris Alusheff, an Aquilla resident and former councilman, served as Claridon zoning inspector for several years.
Although he has taken a full-time position as Chester Township zoning inspector, he is mentoring Claridon’s new zoning inspector, Sheila Drollinger.
Alusheff agreed clarification is needed.
“Aquilla is going to be under Claridon zoning,” he said in a phone interview Dec. 1, adding the foremost question in his mind is whether Claridon can use Aquilla’s zoning language for the neighborhood.
For instance, Claridon has a 250-foot frontage requirement.
“I doubt a single lot in Aquilla has that kind of frontage,” Alusheff said.
He added he spoke with Linda Crombie, director of the Geauga County Planning Commission, about changes to be instituted.
“We both know something has to be done,” he said, adding he would like to see the Claridon Township Zoning Commission start work on a zoning resolution amendment in January and lay the groundwork through the winter.
“The zoning commission is expecting they will have new work to do,” Alusheff said. It’s unknown at this point if an amendment is legal, which is what needs to be hammered out by officials and an attorney, he said.
If it is not permitted, officials will have to figure out how to overlay Claridon zoning on the newly-adopted neighborhood.
Aquilla does not have any retail establishments or “public face” businesses to address, Alusheff said, adding, however, owners of structures such as sheds that were erected may need proof they met the village ordinance requirements.
A century ago, lots were sold on the shore of Aquilla Lake and cottages built by Cleveland residents as summer vacation homes. Over the decades, many became year-around residences. The community incorporated in 1946, forming the village independent of Claridon Township.
Fiscal issues forced village officials to petition residents to place dissolution on the Nov. 5 ballot, where it passed overwhelmingly.
Samaritans Food Giveaway
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The Samaritans Society of St. Edward’s and St. Lucy’s churches recently held its food giveaway for 200 individuals in need in Geauga County.
Program Aims to Stop Bugs from ‘Bugging’ Native Vegetation
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While people are currently trying to prevent cold and flu bugs from spreading, the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District is preparing to combat a different kind of bug — three of them, to be exact.
The district’s last Woodland Wednesday program of the year, titled, “Spread Awareness, Not the Bug!” held virtually from 6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 11 will talk about ways to prevent invasive species like the Asian longhorned beetle, spotted lanternfly and box tree moth from destroying native vegetation.
Gail Prunty, education and communications specialist for GSWCD, said she hopes the presentation will arm people with more knowledge about invasive bug species and how to combat them.
“Recognizing when species are new to the area, like what species to look out for that might be coming into the area, how to recognize what they are and to obtain the resources in order to do what they can to try to keep any invasive species at bay,” she said.
Terri Nagao, a plant health safeguarding specialist for the United States Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, will speak on the Asian longhorned beetle, the spotted lanternfly and the box tree moth, which have all been detected in Ohio and other states.
“Invasive pests often have few or no natural predators in their new environments and can quickly spread, disrupting ecosystems by pushing out native species and reducing biological diversity,” Nagao said.
“There are many different invasives that
are moving through as our society becomes more global with spreading plant and insect species around the planet,” Prunty added.
She hopes the presentation will spread awareness to not only the agricultural industry, but also people with small forests in their own backyard.
The Asian longhorn beetle is about the size of an almond with six legs and feet that sometimes look blue. It has a shiny, black body with white spots and a long, white antennae, according to the USDA.
They are known to feed on maple trees, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
The box tree moth has white wings with a thick, brown border and lives mainly in boxwood plants. The spotted lanternfly is black and white and turns red over time. It feeds on a wide-range of plants, according to the USDA, which added people can check their trees at dusk for these insects, any tree damage and egg masses.
The presentation is a multi-county effort with NE Counties Farm Bureaus, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Geauga, Lake, Ashtabula, Portage and Trumbull soil and water conservation districts, Division of Forestry, ODNR’s Division of Wildlife and Holden Forests and Gardens.
“To protect local ecosystems and our domestic food supply, it’s important to enlist the public in the effort to protect plant health,” Nagao said. “Together, we can make a difference.”
Registration for “Spread Awareness, Not the Bug!” is free, but registration is required at https://bit.ly/WoodlandWednesdaysDecember2024.
Chipotle Makes Headway
By Allison Wilson Wilson@kArlovecmediA com
Chardon Planning Commission granted final development plan approval and architectural review Nov. 26 for a new Chipotle at 414 Water Street.
“The case before you this evening, filed by Cardinal Realty, is for a new Chipotle restaurant at the site of the former Burger King. As you’re aware, Cardinal Realty had come before this commission several months ago with a plan to renovate the existing Burger King,” Community Development Administrator Steve Yaney said.
Chipotle has since shifted gears and would prefer a new location on the site, he said.
Over the past few weeks, the former Burger King was demolished.
James Sabatine Jr., of Cardinal Realty, was able to shed more light on the decision.
“Chipotle had changed the CEO and they literally — this was the one that got cut, in between,” he said. “They had a new CEO that went to Starbucks and the new incoming people didn’t want to remodel Burger Kings anymore, which we had been doing for them.”
The Chipotle will be approximately 2,325 square feet and will have a pickup window for call-ahead and online orders, Yaney said.
The parking lot will also be greatly reduced from about 50 spaces to about 30, he said, adding the former horseshoe driveway will be modified, leaving only the original “in” driveway, located on the east of the property. The driveway closest to the bike path will be removed.
“Nothing will be happening with the bike path,” Yaney said. “Actually, the parking lot will be getting further away from the bike path with this plan.”
A conditional use permit for the drivethrough, which met all requirements, needed approval, Yaney said.
Two variances were also requested, one to reduce the side parking setback from 10 feet to 5 feet for six spaces and one to reduce the setback for parking lots adjacent to buildings from 10 feet to 6 feet.
“If you recall, when Burger King had the
lot, their parking stalls went all the way to the property line, so even though this is a variance from the code, it’s going to be further from the property line than the parking spaces were two weeks ago,” Yaney said.
Several other commercial buildings have the same 10-foot-to-6-foot variance, he said, noting there will still be a 6-foot wide sidewalk.
The reason for the variances is to maintain the existing driveway in its current location and preserve more green space on the property, Yaney said.
The city engineer, architect, fire department and arborist recommended the plans for approval, he said.
“I’m grateful that a significant area of green space will be restored to this site that probably hasn’t been green for 150 years there,” Commission Chair Andrew Blackley said. “It used to be the railroad depot once upon a time.”
Given the restaurant’s proximity to the bike path, Blackley also asked if there is a provision for bike racks.
“We told the site engineer to have bike racks. I’m pretty sure they’re on the plan,” Sabatine replied.
There are two Olympia bike racks that can fit four bicycles, he said, noting most Chipotles don’t have bike racks at all.
“Chipotle is, they’re very proactive. If the manager sees they’re getting big bike traffic … there’s room to add more if they’re needed for the bikes,” he said.
While Blackley pointed out the bike racks are located behind the building and suggested they be moved to the front, Sabatine said Chipotle would likely not want that.
“They probably want to make them a little bit out of sight, but definitely not out of mind and where they’re at now, they have a big, large concrete area there where they got plenty of room to set up the bikes,” he said.
The upper part of the building will be Chipotle’s classic blue-gray color, with the lower half a deep gray brick, Sabatine said.
“This is an upgraded design that was used in North Ridgeville. A lot of them you see, they won’t have the brick,” he said.
The current goal is to start construction by early March, weather willing.
The commission approved the conditional use permit, variances, final development plan and architectural review.
Oh No, Middlefield! The Grinch is Coming to Steal Christmas Dec. 14
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Watch out, Middlefield . . . rumor has it the Grinch is plotting to ruin our Merry Middlefield season on Saturday, Dec. 14. Arriving early in the morning, he’ll begin "stealing" gift cards and toys from each location where donations have been collected all season for local charities (see list below).
But that’s not all. The Grinch will sneak over to Cardinal Jr./Sr. High School (9-11 a.m.), where he’ll interrupt the East Geauga Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast (served 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and the HUGE Merry Middlefield Craft Show (9 a.m. to 2 p.m.), featuring more than 40 craft vendors. And yes, the Grinch will be accompanied by his loyal sidekick, Max, and the ever-cheerful Cindy Lou Who, who will all pose for pictures and sign books for the kids.
After all that mischief, perhaps seeing all the adorable little ones will cause the Grinch’s heart to grow three sizes. Will he finally realize the true meaning of Christmas and confess his wrongdoings? You won’t want to miss this heartwarming (and hilarious) transformation.
New this year
The United Methodist Church presents "A Wiggly Christmas" at 11 a.m. Drop by for lunch and enjoy a fun, wiggly celebration for the little ones. And, yes, the Grinch himself will stop by to discover what Christmas is all about.
Meanwhile, over at Great Lakes Outdoor Supply elves are busy preparing for Santa’s arrival at 2 p.m. Santa will be available for photos until 6 p.m., and, when the sun sets, get ready for a spectacular fireworks display sponsored by Great Lakes Outdoor Supply. You can bet the newly redeemed Grinch will be joining in on the fun.
Grinchy Coloring Contest
Watch for the Grinchy Coloring Contest in the Geauga Amish Post and the Middlefield Post. Color your masterpiece and submit it for a chance to win a $25 gift card to a participating store. There are four age categories and all coloring sheets will be on display at the Kiwanis’ Pancake Breakfast.
Gift Card & Toy Drive
Leading up to Dec. 14, local businesses will be collecting gift cards (a flexible donation option for local families) and new, unwrapped toys for the Grinch to “steal.” But fear not, the Grinch’s heart will grow, and he will donate all of the toys and gift cards
families in need will have a merry Christmas.
Starting Nov. 29, you can drop off your donations at these generous businesses:
Cinda’s Restaurant, Cowboy Creamery, Ferroni’s Café & Coffee, First Quality Power Place, Flowers By Emily, Geauga Credit Union, Grand River Grounds, Great Lakes Outdoor Supply, Halstead’s Specialty La-ZBoy, Heritage Meats, His Daughter, Living Well Holistic Health, Marketplace Mall, Mary Yoder’s Amish Kitchen, Middlefield Bank (East & West Branches), Middlefield Historical Society (Dec. 7, 8, & 14, 12-6 p.m.), Middlefield Library, Middlefield Tire, RadioActive Electronics, State Road Battery, Walmart and Watson’s 87 Furniture.
Special Prize Opportunities: Donate at Halstead’s La-Z-Boy for a chance to win a Neptune Rocker Recliner ($599.99 value) or at RadioActive Electronics for a chance to win a 65-inch LG TV ($500 value). Or enter to win an Echo eForce Leaf Blower (valued at $199) by donating at First Quality Power.
Merry Middlefield is sponsored by these generous businesses: Karlovec Media Group (Geauga County Maple Leaf, Middlefield Post, GeaugaNOW, Holidays in Geauga, Amish Geauga Business Directory, Chesterland News & Kirtland Chronicle), Schlabach Printing, RadioActive Electronics, Watson’s 87 Furniture, Kiwanis of East Geauga, Burton-Middlefield Rotary, Geauga Credit Union, State Road Battery, Cardinal School District, Cinda’s Restaurant, Flowers by Emily, Geauga TV, First Quality Power, Grand River Grounds, Halstead’s Specialty La-ZBoy, Living Well Holistic Health, and Middlefield Tire.
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PLAY & DINNER
Presented by St. Luke Episcopal Church SUNDAY, DEC. 15 @ 4PM at 11519 Wilson Mills, Chardon Register by 12/9/24 - Call 440-279-4022
Hair Boss Salon Celebrates Ribbon Cutting, Birthday
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A modest crowd stood outside the Hair Boss Salon on the chilly evening of Nov. 18, watching as owner Robin Peskar cut through a red ribbon with a pair of oversized scissors.
Among those gathered was Chardon Mayor Chris Grau, who welcomed Peskar and bestowed upon her a baked, edible maple cookie key to the city, something awarded at all ribbon-cutting ceremonies.
Amongst the well wishes from the crowd were a number of “happy birthdays” — the ribbon cutting coincided with Peskar’s 41st birthday.
Peskar, a color educator who has taught onstage at major hair shows, took a moment to thank her parents.
“My mom and dad for sure,” she said. “If I didn’t have them, I wouldn’t be here.”
Peskar also extended gratitude to her clients, family and friends, and remembered reaching out to all of her clients when she had the idea for the business.
“I’ve had clients follow me for 23-plus years, right by my side,” she said.
Everyone always told her she needed to get her own place, she recalled.
“Finally, the opportunity presented itself and I said, ‘Let's do it,’” she said.
CCH Thanksgiving Dinners-to-Go Touch 20 Families
By Ann WishArt Ann@kArlovecmediA com
Claridon Community Helps volunteers gave extra time and energy a few days before Thanksgiving to make ready-to-heat Thanks giving meals for 20 Geauga County families this year.
Judi Maloney, president of CCH, said she was approached by Larry Fox, of Newbury Township, earlier in the year about providing turkey dinners to those unable to make their own holiday meals.
“I was so overly impressed with her orga nization and skills,” said Fox.
He and his wife, Sue, help deliver lunch es made by CCH to students’ homes during summer vacation. He thought it would be nice to do something similar for Thanksgiv ing, he said.
“All Sue and I really did was deliver food to needy families Tuesday,” Fox said. “We were so amazed. People were very, very ap preciative for what they received.”
Not everyone was unable to afford a turkey and fixings, he said, but they had other issues.
“Sometimes, people are in a place where
Frank J. Kotrlik
Frank J. Kotrlik, age 67, of Leroy Township, passed away Dec. 1, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.
Born Aug. 15, 1957, in Claridon Township, Frank was a lifelong area resident, growing up in Munson Township.
He was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to fish and hunt, and he had a large vegetable garden. When hunting, not just for sport, he wanted meat. He also has several trophy mounts in his home.
Frank was a foreman at A. Shaw Steel for 30 years before his retirement in 2006. His greatest joy was cooking for and spending time with his family.
Frank is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Janet (nee Wilson) Kotrlik, of Leroy; children, John (Lisa) Kotrlik, of Painesville Township, Janet Kotrlik, of Leroy, and Charles Kotrlik, of Leroy; granddaughter, Hailie Kotrlik, and grandsons, Frank (Megan) Fatica, of Leroy, and Nick Fatica, of Painesville; and great-grandchildren, Frank, Vince, Leo and Brody.
He also leaves his sister Jean Edgar, of Tennessee, and Robert Kotrlik, of Middlefield; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Jean (nee Erb) Kotrlik; in-laws, James and Ida (nee Olp) Wilson; sister Rose Ann Lehman; and brother-in-law, Lee Edgar.
The family will host a gathering on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, from 3-5 p.m., at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon.
A private family burial will be held at a later date.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Chardon. Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.burrservice.com.
mother had just passed away, another was recently divorced,” Fox said. “This was not just a meal delivered, it was a hug when they really needed it.”
Maloney said CCH felt there were families
Roger Michael Bell
Roger Michael Bell, 82, of Sun Lakes, Ariz., originally from Newbury Township, passed away on Nov. 9, 2024, after a valiant battle with cancer.
own meals, and explained how they found them through Berkshire Schools and online.
“Turkey may be a bargain price at some stores before Thanksgiving, but there is still the cost. Then, there is the financial cost of
Obituaries
His passing comes one year after the loss of his beloved wife and soulmate, Charlotte Ann Bell, to whom he was married for 59 years.
Roger was born in Cleveland, the eldest child of Al and Thelma Bell. The family later lived in Garfield Heights and Newbury, where Roger and his siblings — Karen Thompson, Richard Bell, Kathy Bell, Mary Gifford and Pat Neuman — shared a loving upbringing.
Roger and Charlotte were classmates and graduates of Newbury High School, but their romance began years later when Roger was home on leave from the United States Navy. They married in June of 1965, beginning a lifetime of love, partnership and devotion.
Roger served proudly in the Navy for 20 years, retiring in 1979 as a decorated serviceman. During his time in the Navy, he developed a lifelong passion for the ocean and sailing, eventually owning his own sailboat and spending countless cherished hours joyfully hosting friends and family on the water.
Following his military career, Roger pursued higher education at San Diego State University, earning a degree in mathematics with a focus on computer programming. This led to a second successful career with 22 years of service at General Dynamics and BAE Systems.
A devoted Christian, Roger dedicated his life to serving the Lord Jesus alongside Charlotte. His kindness and generosity were hallmarks of his character, as he frequently opened his home to those in need and offered unwavering support during challenging times. His faith and willingness to lend a hand left a lasting impact on everyone he encountered.
everything else to go with the meal,” she wrote in an email. “In addition to the food, does the family have a pan to cook it in? Do they have the correct utensils to slice something this large? Beyond the financial end, does the family have the mental and/or physical health to do it this year?”
Members of the community donated the turkeys while one member made pumpkin pies and froze them, Maloney said.
Patterson Fruit Farm donated apples for volunteers to make applesauce and CCH paid for the rest of the dinner, she said.
Claridon Congregational Church provided the facilities to make and package the dinners, Maloney said.
Meals were delivered on Tuesday and she recalled some of the gratitude that came her way.
“On Thanksgiving day, I received a text that said, ‘This Thanksgiving, I wanted to say how thankful I am for you and your organization.’”
Another recipient wrote: “Thank you so very much for the meal. God bless you and all the hands that prepared it.”
“And then, there was the lady who just started crying with gratitude,” Maloney said.
Roger is survived by his children and their families, Dennis and Joy Bell, Charlene and Mike Murphy, Michael and Dey Bell, and John and Karen Bell; as well as his siblings and their families, Richard Bell, Mary and Dave Gifford, and Pat Bell Neuman.
He was a proud grandfather of seven and great-grandfather of five. His legacy of love, faith, and service will live on in their lives and the many others he touched.
He is preceded in death by his loving parents, Al and Thelma Bell; sisters Karen Thompson and Kathy Bell; and his beloved wife, Charlotte, with whom he is reunited, sailing peacefully into eternity and continuing to serve the Lord in Heaven.
A service celebrating Roger’s life and legacy will be held on Jan. 13, 2025, at 10 a.m., at Evident Life Church, located at 415 N Gilbert Road, Gilbert, Ariz.
Janice Stanek
Janice (nee Grosve nor) Stanek, age 87, passed away Oct. 31, 2024. She resided in Geauga County for many years until mov ing to Florida in 2015.
Jan was born Feb. 14, 1937, in Char don, to Ralph C. and Belle (nee Sampson) Grosvenor. She graduated from Berkshire High School in 1955 and attended St. Luke’s School of Nursing.
Jan had met Frank Stanek in high school and they married in 1957. At that time, St. Luke’s did not allow married students, so she put her schooling on hold. She assisted Frank in his business (Cloverleaf Auto Body) and, after raising her three children, Sherry, Donna and Clay, she attended Lakeland Community College and graduated in 1980 as a registered nurse.
Jan embarked on her nursing career working for Geauga Hospital as a staff nurse, then transferred to ambulatory surgery. Lat-
er, she obtained her oncology nursing certification and worked with several physicians until retiring in 2009. She was proud to be of service to her community and dedicated her life to helping others.
Jan was an active member of the First Congregational Church of Claridon, serving at various times as president, vice president, deacon, financial secretary and awards chairperson. She also sang in their choir for many years.
Jan loved cooking and baking and competed in pie competitions — where she finally won first place at The Great Geauga County Fair. She also loved travelling, computer games, movies and sightseeing. But most of all, she enjoyed being with family and friends. She often mentioned coming back as a manatee because they are so gentle and love to swim, or an otter because they are smart, happy and love to play. She had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to laugh.
Jan is survived by her children, Sherry Stanek, of Orlando Fla., Donna Stanek, of Orlando, Fla., and Dr. Clay (Terry) Stanek, of Monterey, Calif.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph D. and Belle Grosvenor; husband, Frank Stanek; sisters, Jeanette “Teeter” Grosvenor and June Kellogg; and brother, Dr. Ralph Grosvenor.
A memorial service will be held at the First Congregational Church of Claridon in the spring of 2025.
Notices should be sent in writing by the funeral directors and memorial societies to: Geauga County Maple Leaf, P.O. Box 1166, Chardon, OH, 440245166, faxed to 440-285-2015 or emailed to editor@karlovecmedia.com. The Maple Leaf charges a flat fee of $125 per obituary or death notice, including a photograph.
Home Delivered Holiday Meals Available
The Geauga County Department on Aging and local Christmas sponsors Ohman Family Living and the Chardon VFW will offer a free traditional holiday meal to any Geauga County senior, age 60 and older, who will be home and alone on Christmas Day, Dec. 25.
There will be no regular Home Deliv-
ered Meal delivery or congregate meals on Christmas. Instead, holiday meals are available by preorder only.
Thanksgiving Day meal requests are due by Dec. 18.
For more information or to sign up for a meal, call the department on aging at 440279-2163 or 440-279-2130.
Arts & Entertainment
Fairmount Speaker Series
Dec. 8, 3-4 p.m.
Fairmount Center for the Arts continues its “Pull Back the Curtain” speaker series with “The Care and Handling of Treasures at Home” at the center located at 8400 Fairmount Road in Russell Township. Holly Witchey, executive director of ICA-Art Conservation, will discuss how to handle,
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care for and eventually pass on family treasures. Attendees are encouraged to bring a small object, photograph, document or item that is meaningful to exhibit in a “Pop-Up Museum” of family treasures.
Light refreshments will be served. Advance reservations are recommended for the free lectures by calling 440-338-3171 or visiting fairmountcenter.org.
For-profit and nonprofit organizations or groups will need to purchase a paid advertisement for an event anytime tickets are sold, a 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.
CPC Crafters
Dec. 12, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Join CPC Crafters to make a light-up box at Christ Presbyterian Church, 12419 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township. RSVP to 440-729-1688. All are welcome.
Joy to the World Concert
Dec. 12, 7 p.m.
Snowbelt Symphony Orchestra presents “Joy to the World” featuring vocalist Emily Stack and conductor Greg Hillis at Lake Catholic High School. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for students. Visit online at snowbeltmusical.org or call 440-296-9610.
Cookies with Santa Dec. 14, 2-4 p.m.
American Legion Post 459 Burton-Middlefield is hosting Cookies with Santa at the post located at 14052 Goodwin St. in Burton. For information, visit btoburton.org
St. Luke’s Play and Dinner Dec. 15, 4 p.m.
St. Luke Episcopal Church presents Charles Shultz’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and dinner. The church is located at 11519 Wilson Mills Road in Chardon. Call 440-279-4022 to register by Dec. 9.
day cookies will be offered at $8 per pound; boxes provided. Come early for the best selection.
Breakfast with the Clauses
Dec. 7
Munson Township’s annual Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus takes place at the Munson Township Hall, 12210 Auburn Road. Pancakes, sausage, juice and coffee will be served.
Pictures with Santa will be available on a jump drive, with proceeds going to Boy Scout Troop 91. New this year is cookie decorating.
Sign-up forms may be downloaded at munsontwp.com or picked up at the township office between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Advance registration is required. For more information, call 440286-9255.
FGP Explorers Series
Dec. 7, 10 a.m. to noon
Join Foundation for Geauga Parks for a “Ridges and Ravines” hike at Big Creek
The Middlefield Historical Society will present a Festival of Trees at the historic Century Inn, 14979 S. State Ave. There will be many beautifully decorated Christmas trees to admire. Admission is free. For more information, call 440-632-1148.
Geauga PERI Meets
Dec. 11, 11 a.m.
The Geauga County Public Employee Retirees Chapter 86 will meet for its Christmas lunch at St. Mary Banquet Hall, Chardon. Lunch is at 11:30 a.m. Free Harmony will be performing. Call 440-226-4491 to RSVP by Dec. 6.
Woodland Wednesdays
Dec. 11, 6-7:30 p.m.
Join Woodland Wednesdays for “Spread Awareness, Not the Bug” in a virtual presentation. Featured speaker Terri Nagao, plant health safeguarding specialist with the USDA, will highlight three species of invasive plant pests that threaten ecosystems and landscapes. The program is free, but registration is required; visit geaugaswcd. com or call Sean at 330-637-2056 ext. 8625.
Young of Heart
Dec. 13, noon
Geauga Young of Heart will be going to see a movie at the Aurora Atlas Movie Theater. Call Kimber at 440-668-3293 for more information. The next meeting is Jan. 3.
LGRC Breakfast with Santa Dec. 14, 8-11 a.m.
Bring the family to Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers Alumni Association’s Breakfast with Santa at First Church Congregational Church, 22 Liberty St. in Painesville. Each child receives a gift from Santa. For information, visit www.lgrc.us.
Winter Remembrance
Dec. 14, 1 p.m.
Families may join for a special holiday remembrance event at Gattozzi & Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. Bring a unique ornament to represent one’s loved one. Light refreshments will be served from 12-1 p.m. followed by the service at 1 p.m. Call 440-729-1906 to RSVP by Dec. 5
Seeking Christmas Eve Singers
St. Luke Episcopal Church in Chardon is looking for singers for its 4 p.m. Christmas Eve service.
For information, call 440-279-4022 or email mccannchris11@gmail.com.
Gentle Yoga at Chardon UMC
Wednesdays, 10-11:15 a.m.
Join for a gentle, progressive style of yoga suitable for all ages and body types at the Chardon United Methodist Church, 515 North St. No experience is needed. Bring a yoga mat and light blanket and wear comfortable clothing.
For more information, call the office at 440-285-4581.
VFW Wednesday Dinners
Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.
Chardon VFW Post 6519 will serve spaghetti with meatballs dinners every Wednesday in December at the canteen located at 752 Water St. The public is welcome. Call 440-285-3699 for carryout orders.
Legal Notices
LEGAL NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
Case No. 24-M-000464 - Linda S. Ferry nka Linda Morris, et al., Plaintiffs vs. Pure Performance Group of NJ, Inc. dba The Loan Center, Defendant.
Pure Performance Group of NJ, Inc. dba The Loan Center, whose last known address is 550 Durie Avenue, Suite #205, Closter, NJ 07624, and whose current address is unknown and cannot with the exercise of reasonable diligence be ascertained, and upon whom service of summons cannot be had, will take notice that you have been named as the Defendant in a Complaint to Quiet Title filed on July 18, 2024 in the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas, 100 Short Court, Suite 300, Chardon, OH 44024, captioned as Linda S. Ferry nka Linda Morris, et al. v. Pure Performance Group of NJ, Inc. dba The Loan Center, Case No. 24M-000464, by which Plaintiffs are praying for judgment quieting title for property located at 14857 Thompson Avenue, Middlefield, OH 44062 (Parcel No. 19-025380). You will further take notice that you are required to answer the Complaint to Quiet Title within 28 days of last publication. The last publication date will be December 5, 2024. If you do not answer the Complaint, a judgment may be granted against you for the relief demanded.
By Michael Drain, Attorney for Plaintiff, 147 Bell Street, Suite #202, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022. (440) 247-3380. mdrain@ mdrainlaw.com
Oct31 Nov7-14-21-28 Dec5, 2024
LEGAL NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
Case No. 24-F-000493 - Servbank, SB, Plaintiff vs. Ronald D. Droese, et al., Defendants. Plaintiff has brought this action naming John Southwick, whose last known address is 7916 Driftwood Dr., Mentor on the Lake, OH 44060, otherwise whose address is unknown, as Defendant in the above-named court by filing its Complaint on August 1, 2024, in the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas, 100 Short Court, Suite 300, Chardon, OH 44024. The object of the Complaint is to foreclose the mortgage against Defendants. The prayer is that Plaintiff be found to have a good and valid first lien on the within-described premises, in the amount as set forth in the Complaint, and accrued interest and penalties, if any; that each of the Defendants be required to answer setting up their interest, if any, in said premises, or be forever barred from asserting same; that unless the amount found due the Plaintiff be paid within a reasonable time to be named by the Court, the equity of redemption of said Defendants shall be foreclosed, and an Order of Sale issued to the Plaintiff for it to be directed to sell said premises as upon execution, and for such other relief as Plaintiff may be entitled. SITUATED IN THE TOWNSHIP OF HAMBDEN, COUNTY OF GEAUGA AND STATE OF
OHIO: AND KNOWN AS PART OF LOT NO. 5
IN THE BOND TRACT WITHIN SAID TOWNSHIP, AND FURTHER DESCRIBED AS BEING SUBLOT NO. 3 IN THE TIMBER RIDGE ESTATES SUBDIVISION AS SHOWN BY THE RECORDED PLAT IN VOLUME 11, PAGE 99 OF THE GEAUGA COUNTY RECORDS OF PLATS, BE THE SAME MORE OR LESS, BUT SUBJECT TO ALL LEGAL HIGHWAYS.
PROPERTY ADDRESS: 9230 KILE RD., CHARDON, OH 44024
PARCEL #: 15-072420
You are required to answer the Complaint within twenty-eight days after the last publication of this notice, which will be published once each week for three successive weeks, and the last publication will be made on December 5, 2024.
In case of your failure to answer or otherwise respond as permitted by the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure within the time stated, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
By David J. Demers, Esq. (0055423), Attorney for Plaintiff, Cooke Demers, LLC, 260 Market Street, Suite F, New Albany, Ohio 43054. 614-939-0930 (phone); 614-9390987 (fax).
Nov21-28 Dec5, 2024
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Village of Middlefield
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Center, 14860 North State Street, Middlefield, Ohio during the Council Meeting on the request of Village Council to review:
1) ORDINANCE 24-164 AN ORDINANCE REZONING GEAUGA COUNTY PERMANENT
PARCEL NO. 19-702900 ON PIERCE STREET FROM “R-2”, TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL” TO “GC, GENERAL COMMERCIAL”.
All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard.
Leslie McCoy, Village Administrator Dec5, 2024
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A MOTION PROPOSING TO AMEND THE MUNSON TOWNSHIP ZONING RESOLUTION
R. C. 519.12 (D)
Notice is hereby given that the Munson Township Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on a motion which is an amendment, identified as number 2024-01 to the Munson Township Zoning Resolution at the Munson Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Road at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 19, 2024.
The motion proposing to amend the zoning resolution will be available for examination at the Munson Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Road from 9:00 o’clock a.m. to 3:00 o’clock p.m. from
December 5, 2024 through December 19, 2024.
After the conclusion of the public hearing, the matter will be submitted to the board of township trustees for its action.
Julie Johnston, Secretary Dec5, 2024
LEGAL NOTICE
GEA Auburn Road Resurfacing
The Asphalt Resurfacing of Sections R-U of Auburn Road, CH-0004
Geauga County, Ohio
Bids will be received by the Geauga County Board of Commissioners digitally via Bid Express® or in a sealed envelope at the Geauga County Engineer’s Office, 12665 Merritt Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024 by 10:00 AM local time on December 20, 2024 and read publicly at 10:05 AM local time at the above address.
The bid shall be let upon a unit price basis. The estimated cost for this project is $1,200,000.00.
Proposal, plans, and specifications may be obtained from the following website: https:// www.bidexpress.com/. Bidders and subcontractors can view and download information free of charge. All digital Bidders must register with Bid Express® (allow time for processing).
Submission of a digital bid requires a fee paid directly to Bid Express®. This fee is charged on a per bid or monthly basis. Paper bid documents are also available free of charge at the Geauga County Engineer’s Office, 12665 Merritt Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024.
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 153, the bid must be accompanied by an original sealed document (uploaded for digital bids) in the form of a bond for the full amount of the bid (100%). Otherwise, each bid must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check, or letter of credit in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid amount pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 1305. All digital Bidders must submit original documents within three (3) business days of the bid opening.
All contractors and subcontractors involved with the project will, to the extent practicable, use Ohio products, materials, services, and labor in the implementation of their project. Bidders must comply with the prevailing wage rates on Public Improvements as determined by the Davis Bacon Act.
Domestic steel use requirements as specified in Ohio Revised Code §153.011 apply to this project. Copies of §153.011 can be obtained from any of the offices of the department of administrative services or through http://codes.ohio. gov/orc/153.011.
Bids may be held by the Geauga County Board of Commissioners for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the date of opening, for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of Bidders, prior to awarding the contract. The Geauga County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids received, and to accept any bid or bids which are deemed
most favorable to the Board at the time and under conditions stipulated, all in accord with the applicable provisions of laws of the State of Ohio governing the conduct of the Geauga County Board of Commissioners. BY THE ORDER OF THE GEAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Christine Blair, Clerk Dec5, 2024
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES
Russell Township
The Russell Township Board of Trustees is interested in engaging professional architect & design services for the proposed Dormitory Addition/Remodel to be located in the Russell Township Fire Station on Chillicothe Road (SR 306) in Russell Township, Geauga County, Ohio.
The Fire Station Dormitory is expected to be an approximately 1200 square foot renovation, situated inside of the existing Russell Township Fire Station, 14810 Chillicothe Road, Novelty. A multi-room dormitory, common laundry area and interior storage with direct hallway access renovation is needed. The existing locker room will need to divide into two separate gender specific locker rooms with direct access to the corresponding gender specific showers and restroom.
The professional design firm employed on this project shall finish the design based on prepared conceptual sketches, prepare full architectural plans and bid specifications, assist the township with the bidding phase, and provide, during the project, other design, architectural, and administration services on behalf of the trustees, including but not limited to, construction observation services during the construction period to ensure compliance with the design plan.
The professional design firm or individual employed on the project must have the technical training, education, and experience to provide these professional services. Personnel, equipment, and facilities must be available from the design firm to perform the services within the required time. A record of successful performance must be reflected by the evaluation of previous clients with respect to control of costs, quality of work, and meeting deadlines. Proposals must include at the minimum: a statement of interest in the project AND a statement of qualifications (SOQ). Please submit four (4) copies of your written proposal and one copy in an electronic format (PDF) in a sealed envelope marked “Russell Township Fire Dormitory: Professional Design Services Proposal” to the Russell Township Board of Trustees at 8501 Kinsman Road, P.O. Box 522, Russell Township, Ohio 44072. Proposals must be received on or before 12:00 pm, noon (local time), January 3, 2025.
Proposals will be reviewed by the Board of Trustees and results announced in early 2025. Karen Walder, Fiscal Officer Dec5, 2024
Geauga County Sheriff’s Report
The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office Nov. 22 to Nov. 28, 2024.
ASSAULT
Nov. 24
12:35 a.m., Main Market Road, Iron Horse Saloon, Troy. Bar fight at the Iron Horse. Male had a knife, unsure if he still has it. Should be a passenger, unknown who it is. Nobody needs an ambulance, did not strike anyone with the knife. Both people in the car were the ones fighting each other, nobody else involved outside of trying to break it up. Deputy attempted to stop the vehicle the two males fled the bar in. See report.
DOMESTIC DISPUTE
Nov. 24
2:01 p.m., Turner Drive, Aquilla. Caller states the neighbors have been arguing and the male have the female and the son locked outside on the porch. Caller is not certain that this is the address but advised that it is a gray modular with an attached garage and there are two black SUVs in the driveway and vehicle under a blue tarp in the driveway. Unknown weapons. Caller does not know the names of the parties involved. Caller states the female and the child have been out on the porch banging on the door for a while. Leave to cool down and would not let her in the house. Both agree to stay in different rooms for the night.
HARRASSMENT
Nov. 27
10:10 a.m., Ledge Road, Thompson. Wanted to speak with a deputy about an ongoing issue with (name redacted) lives next to mother and there have been ongoing issues over the past few years. Stated that has continued to harass him. States that will swerve into his lane of travel when is driving down the road. He also stated that will drive by work and yell obscenities at him from the roadway. Last night, stated that he was leaving his mother's residence, and jumped out of the ditch into the roadway when was driving by. has a dash camera and showed Deputy Anderson the video. The video shows a male jump out of the ditch towards the side of vehicle. Advice was given to report future incidents and to install cameras at his mother's residence. He was also given advice on how to obtain a protection order if needed. There was nothing criminal
reported today. Requested the incident be documented.
SUSPICIOUS
Nov. 23
2:36 a.m., Munn Road, Newbury. Caller states a male is in her house and she doesn't know who he is. Male is in her living room. Male is walking out of house. Male is walking down the driveway. Male is at the corner of Munn and Music Street walking eastbound. Caller is in a white Yukon Denali. Caller states the male walked into her room and caller thinks he went into 13 year old daughter's bedroom. Caller is still following the male.
Nov. 24
4:51 p.m., Kinsman Road, Dollar General, Newbury. Caller needs to make a report for being given an edible without knowing while at work at Dollar General. Caller was made very ill and had to be hospitalized.
Real Estate Transfers
Following is a list of real estate transfers for the week ending Nov. 29, 2024, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only.
AUBURN TOWNSHIP
Luke S. Yang, 604 Magnolia Lane, to Robert W. and Connie R. Gerber, $365,000. (0.00 acres)
BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP
James H. and Corinne L. Niswander, 8471 Summit Drive, to Charles R. Bresler (trustee), $350,000. (0.34 acres)
Andrew R. and Ann T. Kelley, 17986 Harvest Drive, to Matthew Joseph Motyka, $475,000. (3.01 acres)
Geoff and Martha S. Dougherty, 7687 Country Lane, to Eric Meng and Emma Janssen, $665,000. (4.16 acres)
Matthew J. Accettola, 7285 Chagrin Road, to Joseph Patrick Toohey and Kirstyn Marie Crawford, $282,000. (0.40 acres)
CHARDON CITY
Patricia M. Dodge, 219 South St., to Crystal R. Kershaw, $230,000. (0.55 acres)
CHESTER TOWNSHIP
Jelka Hrovat (TOD), 13020 Kenyon Drive, to Jeffery and Patricia A Rogalski, $255,000. (1.08 acres)
Robert L. Starman, 9624 Kim Drive, to Michael J. Valentine and Jennifer L. DiSanto, $201,000. (1.35 acres)
Samuel Parker, 12200 Caves Road, to Bradley and Rita Saunders, $459,000. (5.62 acres)
Linda L. Bowen, 13393 Cedar Acres Drive, to Irenna Lawrence, $315,000. (2.08 acres)
Donald L. Barr (TOD), 7059 Old Mill Road, to Richa Sharma and Bryan Maximino, $900,000. (1.92 acres)
MIDDLEFIELD TOWNSHIP
Eli S., Sarah T., and Samuel E. Yoder, Peters Road, to Roman E. and Esther W. Yoder, $25,000. (11.00 acres)
MONTVILLE TOWNSHIP
Raymond R. Sr., Kathleen D., Raymond R. Jr., and Anne B. Mullet, 10922 Madison Road, to Billy R. and Malinda J. Mullet, $245,000. (8.00 acres)
MUNSON TOWNSHIP
Mary A. and Anthony J. Mulka, 10515 Sherman Road, to Grant and Rebecca Batchelor, $450,000. (1.50 acres)
Daniel J. and Anna Gutmann, 12459 Fowlers Mill Road, to Tom J. Cloonan, $389,000. (1.50 acres)
NEWBURY TOWNSHIP
John T. McDonald Jr., 15880 Ravenna Road, to Maxime and Rachel M. LeBoeuf, $245,000. (1.50 acres)
PARKMAN TOWNSHIP
Mary Ellen Mullet (TOD), 16047 Shedd Road, to Adam J. and Sara Ann D. Stutzman, $250,000. (8.28 acres)
RUSSELL TOWNSHIP
Scott Kevin and Karleigh Marie Schroeder, 8419 Cloveridge Road, to Patrick and Gabriela Jacobs, $390,000. (1.51 acres)
THOMPSON TOWNSHIP
Sandi J. Butler, 16473 Rock Creek Road, to Jeffrey A. King and Allie N. Sipos, $290,000. (2.97 acres)
TROY TOWNSHIP
Joseph M. and Sara R. Steimle, 14080 Nash Road, to Saul Morales, $325,000.00. (21.50 acres)
Thomas J. Cloonan, 18091 Tilden Road, to Timothy J. Pillot and Megan A. Ziegler, $270,000. (2.01 acres)
Classifieds
WEST GEAUGA LOCAL SCHOOLS
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.
Tires: (4) 215/60r16 snows 7/32nds on 2013-2016 Malibu wheels w/caps & sensors $475. (3) 17’’ 2008 Silverado steel wheels w/cladded chrome finish $45 each, 440-548-5801.
FOR RENT
Auburn: 1BR apartment, includes laundry room and attached garage. No pets. $975/mo. Call 440-2210649.
In-law Suite: 1BR, full kitchen, all appliances, washer, dryer. Quiet, secluded. $800/mo. with additional deposit. Newbury. 440-313-1178.
Chardon: small, cozy house, 2BR, 1BA, upstairs, attached utility room and single car garage, oil heat, rural setting. Pets OK. $1,100/mo. 440-286-3840.
Parkman: 1BR apartment, upstairs, utilities included, no pets. $1,200/month. 1st, last, security deposit requited. 440-897-8224.
EVENTS
Join Us for Cookies with Santa! Saturday, 12/14, 2-4pm. American Legion Post 459, 14052 Goodwin St., Burton-Middlefield. Reserve your spot at btoburton. org. or call 877-842-6678x4.
FOR SALE
Inogen 5-liter oxygen at-home concentrator, portable 3-liter oxygen concentrator, extra hoses, battery, CPAP machine, extra hoses. $3,000 for all. 440-668-0128. Cash or bank check.
Firewood: mixed hardwoods, 4’x8’x16-inch pieces, $135. Delivered within 15 miles of Chardon. 440-6875404.
FIREWOOD for sale: $150 per cord. 440-3385201.
Humidifier: Levoit Smart, ultrasonic, mist, 6L tank, 753 ft2, humidity control, VeSync app, Alexa/Google control. $75. 440-567-2586.
Golf Clubs, $250: Datrek Golf Bag, Taylor Made Big Bertha Driver, Adams Tight Lie #5, 3-4-5-6 King Cobra Bafflers, 1-7-8-9 Nicklas Irons, 60-degree Loft Callaway, Nickles Pitching Wedge, King Sand Wedge, Master Grip Putter, Range Scope. 440-834-4173.
Two burial plots at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens with full package: 2 vaults, 2 caskets, dual memorial headstone; $7,400. 440-476-0706.
CAMERAS: Praktisx, Minolta, Nikon, Polaroid One Step. Electric log splitter, copper kettles, many aquariums, clocks, kerosene lamps, pottery jugs. Inquire 440-3383563.
Warehouse flat bed push cart: wood/metal on wheels, perfect for coffee table, dog bed, or stack them, 4 available, $185/ea, 440-668-8768 or SLW4134@att.net, pictures available.
Benelli Super Black Eagle 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun, 26” barrel, EC, $1,300. 440-564-1172. Ladder jacks $50. 12-foot expanding plank $100. Mantis Tiller $200. Hitch Carrier Tray $100. Hand-held electric leaf blower $50. 440-554-5731.
Wood Stoves: Blaze King Ashford 20 with blower, 4yrs old, $2,800. Quadrafire Discovery III, used one season, $900. Call Ken 440-635-6536.
Pfaltzgraff Dinnerware: service for 8, plus lots of accessories, Heirloom pattern, $150. Cabela’s stuffer motor, $75. Flame D’Amore crystal, call for info. 440-4886190.
PETS & ANIMALS
Barn homes needed for a number of fixed & vaxxed semi-feral cats
MISCELLANEOUS
The Geauga Amish Directory is now accepting ads for 2025! Early Bird pricing is available until Dec. 15, 2024. Call John Karlovec at 216-509-6600 to place your ad.
REAL ESTATE
Homes & Land Wanted: any condition or situation! Fast, friendly, local. Serving Geauga and surrounding counties. Text or call Wayne at 330-269-9595.
SERVICES
Did you know Karlovec Media Group prints business cards? Prices start at only $30 for 500 (B&W, 1-sided, no bleed). Call 440-729-7667 or email ads@karlovecmedia.com.
Let’s tackle your INTERIOR PROJECTS this winter with FREE ESTIMATE from Ed’s Painting, offering: interior painting, plastering, wall paper removal; attic, basement, garage clean-outs. 216-323-6744.
Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses, we do most anything. Call between 8a-4p, 440-813-4272. No answer, leave message.
Experienced Caretaker: will come to your home. Includes personal care, light house work and meal prep. Certified with references. 440-632-0992.
Call Lee 440-313-8331.
4-wheelers,
Geauga County Maple Leaf