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Earth Day 2022

Parks Invite Community to Invest in Planet

By Rose Nemunaitis editor@karlovecmedia.com The Geauga Park District helps connect people with nature 365 days of the year.

However, one day commemorates humans’ connection with the planet — Earth Day. On April 22, the park district is inviting all to celebrate the day, founded in 1970, by raising awareness about the importance of longterm ecological sustainability.

Around 11 a.m. Friday, the Ohio Division of Wildlife will be stocking Beartown Lakes Reservation’s Lower Bear Lake, in Auburn and Bainbridge townships, with rainbow trout as part of its initiative this spring to put 80,000 cold water fish into 71 public lakes and ponds.

The trout will be 10 to 13 inches long and coming from Castalia

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An Earth Day trout stocking will take place at Geauga Park District’s Beartown Lakes Reservation in Auburn and Bainbridge townships around 11 a.m. April 22.

State Fish Hatchery.

“This is a new collaboration between Geauga Park District and the

Maple Hall of Fame 2022 Inductees Honored

Ohio Division of Wildlife, sharing the common goal of getting families and folks out in nature,” said Park

Film Effects Artist Sets Sights on Burton

By Ann Wishart ann@karlovecmedia.com

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Robert Freeman, left, Mike Tvergyak, center, and Colin “Dave” Rennie were inducted into the Maple Syrup Hall of Fame for 2022, 2020 and 2021, respectively, at this year’s hall of fame brunch at Mary Yoder’s Amish Kitchen in Middlefield on April 16. Full story on page 12.

District Executive Director John Oros. “As an outdoorsman myself, See Parks • Page 6

Berkshire High School may have an exciting future if Burton Village Planning Commission grants a petition for a zoning change for the 5.91 acres on North Cheshire Street.

The property and the 95,000-square-foot building owned by area businessman Tom Blair Jr. is still occupied by Berkshire Schools students and staff.

But Blair, anticipating the new pre-kindergarten-through-grade-12 school will be open in August, filed a petition March 31 for a zoning amendment. The property would change from an S-1 special classification for public, tax-exempt use to B-1, central business use, according

to the application.

In the document, Blair says the property is currently under contract with Det Chansamone, a film compositor from Michigan who wants a “quaint, community-oriented facility” in which he plans to establish a studio for film production.

Chansamone has worked as a visual effects artist for 25 years for a variety of well-known film producers, such as Disney, Warner, Sony and Marvel, Blair said in the application.

“The opportunity in Burton is very exciting to them as both a business venture and a family adventure,” Blair wrote, referring to the buyer’s wife, Kiyomi.

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Chardon Council Gets Recreational

By Amy Patterson amy@karlovecmedia.com

The City of Chardon is considering asking neighboring townships to form a joint recreation plan, which could allow for better facilities across the area.

At its meeting April 14, Chardon City Council heard from Patrick Hoagland, a landscape architect at Brandstetter Carroll Inc., located in Kentucky. Hoagland’s firm responded to a request for proposal from the city for a comprehensive parks and recreation master plan released by the city last November.

Hoagland said the first step in creating a new master plan is sending in a team of landscape architects and planners to evaluate the current state of recreational facilities in and around the city. The team can identify items like accessibility issues, service gaps, distance from facilities and program pricing.

That process informs the next step — getting feedback from the public — which Hoagland said is the most fun part of the process.

In the past, some events have included play money attendees can spend on features, improvements they’d like to see or other fun activities. Hoagland said the engagement process will help raise awareness of parks and recreation in Chardon and it creates “buy-in” from community members and key stakeholders.

Council member Andy Blackley asked Hoagland about the possibility of creating a joint park district with Chardon’s surrounding communities, which include parts of Chardon, Hambden, Munson and Claridon townships.

“The city of Chardon is a relatively small city. I think a lot of our users come from within the ZIP code or within the school district that are not taxpayers in the city,” Blackley said. “Part of this master plan is going to have to be to find out what do those people (in the townships) want, because they’re the ones that participate in the programs.”

Hoagland said, in a similar situation, his firm guided the city of Medina to form a joint recreational district with two of the four townships it straddles. Joint rec districts can put levies on the ballot, Hoagland said, and are often drawn to fit a school district.

The school district could also be included in a joint rec district, he said, so the two entities would not have to compete for public funding of recreational facilities and programs. Additionally, school districts are a natural boundary, since kids across the district participate in rec programs together, Hoagland said.

Although no vote was taken related to the presentation, council agreed to ask Hoagland for a new quote on a regional planning process, with Mayor Chris Grau requesting the planning phase not start until townships and the school district have been asked whether they would like to participate.

During his report, City Manager Randy Sharpe said seasonal staffing at the city pool is back to normal, after COVID-related staffing shortages caused attendance limits and reduction of open hours last summer.

This year, the pool has 12 returning and 10 new lifeguards, and a pool manager, he said, adding, however, the bad news is the

day camp is hurting for staff.

The city needs eight staff members and a director to run the program, which Sharpe said Parks and Recreation Director Adam Rogers has communicated to parents enrolling their child in the program.

“We have had some indication that some people may apply to be the director,” he said.

“One potential applicant actually called today to inquire about it, about putting in an app, but has not at this point in time. Just so you know, (Rogers) has not left any stone unturned in trying to find people for this position. He’s put out the word at Chardon Schools, the signboard on the square, social media, Facebook, Instagram, the OPRA (Ohio Parks and Recreation Association), the Ohio Means Jobs website, which pushes it out to monster.com and simplicity.com, which then sends it out to colleges, as well.”

A decision whether to cancel the program will be made May 9, he added, which should give parents enough time to make backup plans in case the city can’t find enough staff to run the program.

Council member Heather Means said an artist has been found to update the mural behind the city’s Giving Garden. The artist, Elliot Miller, is a 2020 graduate from Chardon High School and previously worked for the summer, including helping to install the city’s first Little Free Food Pantry.

In addition to splitting the costs of paint and supplies with the city, Means said the Chardon Square Association will pay Miller a $500 stipend for his work.

Current plans are for the mural work to begin in the middle of May.

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Free Document Shredding Event The Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District has teamed up with Protect-n-Shred to conduct a Document Shredding event.

This program will be held April 23, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon, at the new Geauga County Collection Facility located at 12685 Merritt Road, Munson Township. The facility is still under construction and is not operational at this time, so this event will be held in the parking lot. There is a limit of up to four boxes or bags per vehicle.

Questions about this program should be directed to the SWMD office at (330) 675-2673 or 1-800-707-2673.

This program is free and open only to residents of Geauga and Trumbull Counties, and will be held rain or shine.

Grosvenor Lane Dedication The Geauga County Historical Society is hosting the Grosvenor Lane Dedication April 24, at 1 p.m. in celebration of Jeannette “Teeter” Grosvenor (b. 1924 – d.

2019) in the Auburn Church at Century Village Museum, 14653 East Park St. in Burton. Celebrate the legacy she left to Geauga County. There will also be speakers, light refreshments and open houses in the Shanower Library and Maple Museum.

For information, call 440-834-1492 or visit www.centuryvillagemuseum.org.

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Health Board, Trustees File Lawsuit Against Resident for Waste Violations

By Cassandra Shofar cassandra@karlovecmedia.com The Geauga County Board of Health and Chardon Township Trustees recently filed a lawsuit against Chardon Township resident Sellie Echols for solid and hazardous waste, and zoning violations.

Echols, who owns the property at 11389 Clark Road, is accused of being in violation of Ohio Revised Code Section 3734.03, which pertains to the disposal of solid wastes by open burning or open dumping, according to the complaint, which was filed April 13 by assistant prosecuting attorney Linda Applebaum, who is representing the health board and township.

The violations have drawn concerns about water contamination from nearby residents, who have repeatedly expressed their frustration and anger to township trustees and Geauga Public Health employees.

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from page 1 Chansamone has been writing and developing film production ideas and searching for a site in the Midwest where his company can experience “creative growth with a hometown flair.”

The application notes both Kent State University and Cleveland State University offer classes in film and digital production.

“This would usher in a tax-generating, productive use of the property with minimum impact on the surrounding area,” it reads.

“We can cater to feature films, independent films, commercials, music videos, documentaries, still photo shoots and special events/

Citriglia, of GPH, conducted an investigation of the property on June 18, 2020, alongside Don Mohney with the township zoning department.

During the evaluation, several violations were observed, according to GPH. The health board issued an order in July 2020 requiring Echols to remove the waste, which included 55 gallon drums or tanks that were rusted and corroded; full, partially full and empty hazardous waste containers that were leaking their contents on the ground; batteries and uncovered scrap tires; sheet metal; non-operating automobiles and non-operating appliances.

“Analytical results … showed detections of cyanide, TCE (trichloroethylene), PCE (perchloroethylene), lead, benzene, barium, cadmium and chromium that exceed RMLs (regional removal management levels),” according to a 2021 memorandum from the District 5 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency office.

Echols had 30 days to remove the waste and failed to comply, Applebaum said in the complaint, which was filed in Geauga County Court of Common Pleas Judge Carolyn Paschke’s court.

“Irreparable harm may result to the general public if (Echols) continues to cause the above-described solid and hazardous waste code violation to exist,” Applebaum said in the lawsuit, adding that by continuing to collect and store junk, junk vehicles, solid and infectious waste on the property, Echols is also in violation of township zoning codes.

The complaint is asking the court for injunctive relief, which would require Echols to take immediate corrective action and prevent her from continuing to store junk and junk vehicles on the property; from continuing to dump, store, bury, reduce, dispose of or burn garbage, refuse, scrap, metal, rubbish, offal or dead animals on the property.

host film festivals.”

The petition lays out several phases for the operation.

The first two phases include converting the gymnasium into a soundstage and building a cyclorama stage, which has a curved wall background to simulate infinite space. Ground-floor rooms would be converted to offices and small sound stages and the second flood classrooms could be set up as temporary living quarters for production talent and crews, according to the application.

The company’s long-term plan is to produce content for the kids’ market, develop the facility as a hub where filmmakers and creators can collaborate and start a post-production suite onsite. Chansamone also wants

to offer visual effects training to help build a community of artists in Northeast Ohio.

A zoning amendment requires all property owners within 200 feet of the school to be notified via mail of a hearing on the petition, after which the planning commission can decide to allow or not allow the amendment.

Residents may speak at the hearing.

The school was purchased by 14510 North Cheshire Street LTD, owned by Blair, at auction in November 2020 for about $210,000.

He is leasing it to Berkshire Schools until the new building is ready to occupy.

Chansamone’s credits as an interactive compositor include “Men in Black II,” “Seabiscuit,” “Dead Above Ground” “Hollywood Homicide” and “Valkyrie,” according to his IMDB page.

Community Meetings Listed are public meetings and executive sessions in the county for the coming week, unless otherwise noted. These meeting notices are NOT legal notices.

To have a public meeting included in this section, fax information to 440-285-2015 or email editor@karlovecmedia.com no later than Monday noon.

Geauga County: April 26, 9:30 a.m., Geauga County Commissioners; April 27, 5 p.m., Board of Health, 470 Center St., Bldg. 8. All county commissioners meetings are held at 470 Center St., Bldg. 4, Chardon, unless otherwise noted.

Auburn Township: April 28, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission. All meetings are held at the Administration Building, 11010 Washington St., unless otherwise indicated.

Bainbridge Township: April 21, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; April 25, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees; April 26, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission. All meetings are held at Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road, unless noted.

Burton Township: April 25, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees, special meeting to discuss American Rescue Plan Act. All meetings are held at the Township Administration building, 14821 Rapids Road, unless otherwise noted.

Burton Village: April 21, 7 p.m., Public Library Trustees; April 25, 7 p.m., Village Council.

All meetings are held at 14588 W. Park St., 2nd Floor, unless otherwise noted.

Chardon Township: April 21, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees, special meeting to answer questions about upcoming road levy and other township business. All meetings are held at Township Hall, 9949 Mentor Road, unless otherwise noted.

Chester Township: April 21, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.

Claridon Township: April 25, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission. All trustees meetings are held at Administrative Building, 13932 Mayfield Road, unless otherwise noted. All Zoning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals meetings are held at Town Hall, 13930 Mayfield Road.

Montville Township: April 21, 7:30 p.m., Zoning Commission. All meetings held at the Montville Community Center, 9755 Madison Road, unless noted.

Munson Township: April 26, 6 p.m., Board of Trustees, special closed meeting for a post-audit conference followed by regular open meeting at 6:30 p.m. All meetings are held at Township Hall, 12210 Auburn Road, unless otherwise noted.

Newbury Township: April 27, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission. (Note: A majority of Newbury Township Trustees may be at each township

board or committee meeting, but no decision requiring township trustees approval will be considered.)

Parkman Township: April 26, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission. All meetings are held at the Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, unless otherwise noted.

Russell Township: April 21, 6 p.m. – Board of Trustees, 6 p.m. – Citizens’ Park District, at 9992 Kinsman Road, Newbury; April 27, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission. All meetings are held at Russell Town Hall, 14890 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted. (NOTE: Trustees new meeting dates are first and third Thursdays.)

South Russell Village: April 22, 8 a.m., Public Utilities Committee; April 25, 7 p.m., Village Council. All meetings are held at Village Hall, 5205 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.

Cardinal BOE: April 27, 6:30 p.m., work session.

All meetings held at BOE Office, 15982 E. High St., Middlefield, unless otherwise indicated.

Chardon BOE: April 25, 6:30 p.m., regular meeting. All meetings held at Ira A. Canfield Building, 428 North St., Chardon, unless otherwise noted.

West Geauga BOE: April 25, 7 p.m., regular meeting. All meetings are held at the BOE Community Room, 8615 Cedar Road, unless otherwise noted.

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May 3 Primary Underway, 2nd Primary Date Still Unclear

By Amy Patterson amy@karlovecmedia.com With state redistricting maps being rejected by the Ohio Supreme Court for a fourth time, voters face increasing uncertainty over the primary process in Ohio.

Typically, the May election allows voters to choose whether to vote in a partisan primary by requesting a ballot for either Republican or Democratic party members. Voters can also choose to vote on issues only.

Geauga County Board of Elections Director Michelle Lane said Chardon Township, Claridon Township and Thompson Township Precinct B are the only areas in which issues will appear on the ballot. The remainder of the county will not have any questions and issues on the ballot, so those voters can only choose a Democratic ballot or a Republican ballot if they wish to vote.

Any voter has the option not to vote if they do not want to be affiliated with a party, she added.

Last month, Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued a directive stating county boards of election can move forward with primary ballot preparations — except for offices and candidates for Ohio House, Ohio Senate or State Central Committee.

In response to the latest court ruling, LaRose said in an April 14 press release Ohioans should continue to cast their ballots on or before May 3 to ensure their voices are heard in this important primary election.

“The court’s latest ruling has no impact on that election at all, and contests for statewide, congressional, and local offices and is-

sues will proceed as scheduled,” he added.

“This ruling only impacts state legislative and political party central committee contests, which have yet to be scheduled.”

The next issue facing the state is settling on a date for a second primary, which can only occur once maps are approved.

In response to a portion of a statement by Democratic members of the court in which they questioned the need to schedule a primary election as early as Aug. 2, LaRose said Ohio’s elections have their own statutory requirements and because of these requirements, it would require a violation of Ohio law for any primary to be held after that date.

“In fact, the filing deadline for nominating petitions for nonpartisan races in the (November) General Election, as set in Ohio law, is Aug. 8, 2022,” LaRose said. “To be clear, any primary held after Aug. 2 would directly conflict with the statutorily required deadlines of the General Election.”

Ohio law also allows for special elections to take place on Aug. 2, he added, and several counties are expected to conduct a special election on that date to consider local issues.

“These elections include their own statutorily required deadlines, from early voting periods beginning four weeks before election day to the completion of the official canvass 21 days after election day. Requiring a different primary election to take place on a date within the Aug. 2 election window would not only cause significant voter confusion, but it also wouldn’t be physically possible without each impacted county board of elections doubling their staff and each piece of election

infrastructure,” he said.

An April 18 Associated Press report said representatives of the Ohio Association of Election Officials support a second primary on Aug. 2 for legislative races.

“The suggestion that a date other than Aug. 2 will work has only served to redouble confusion and consternation, just as we were beginning to see a path out of this mess,” OAEO President Brian Sleeth said.

KSU Asks for Water Line Easement

By Ann Wishart ann@karlovecmedia.com The water line from Burton Village to the new Berkshire school is in place and operating, but future use of the underground line across the Kent State University – Geauga campus is still to be determined.

The Burton Village Board of Public Affairs discussed the conundrum April 12 with village attorney Bridey Matheny of Chardon-based Thrasher, Dinsmore and Dolan.

The school district had the line installed and the village is responsible for its maintenance.

KSU has applied to the village and the school district to create an easement for the line on the campus property and to make the water line exclusively dedicated to KSU-Geauga and Berkshire Schools, she said.

The easement is proposed to follow the waterline, which runs along the south border of the university property, then up to the new school, said BPA Chairman Nick Rundo.

The acreage on which the Berkshire

pre-kindergarten-through-grade-12 school sits, and where the future football stadium will sit, is owned by KSU and is leased to the school district.

Matheny said the university’s real estate specialist maintains that KSU, as a state university, cannot grant the village a permanent easement.

KSU’s proposal includes more detail than is necessary and there may be a “disconnect” about what the village is seeking, she said.

Rundo agreed.

“We all need to get on the same page,” he said, urging teamwork and his desire for the village to maintain a good relationship with Berkshire Schools. “Let’s help the school solve this problem.”

Matheny said she is hoping to hear from the university’s attorney on the matter.

In other business, village utilities supervisor Jake Neill told the board the cost of having sludge from the settling pond hauled away and disposed of will increase by 46% in May. The company the village uses for the sludge removal hasn’t raised its rates in eight years, he said.

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Taylor Wells Road Work, Delay Outrages Residents

By Ann Wishart ann@karlovecmedia.com

Deep ditches, lost trees and years of delays on the widening of Taylor Wells Road north brought several angry residents to the Claridon Township Trustees meeting April 18.

The current board has been struggling for four years to make good on promises given by a previous board of trustees to the 70plus homeowners along narrow Taylor Wells.

Monday, trustees Jonathan Tiber and Roger Miller explained the Geauga County Engineer’s Office is confident the road will be paved in the first half of next year.

“We’ve been hearing that for five years,” said Allen Douglas, who was also concerned the ditches in front of the house are too deep.

“This ditch is incredibly dangerous,” he said.

Barbara Douglas added, “This year, we’ve had two cars in the ditch.”

The couple also objected to losing more than 15 trees along the front of their property and having to remove their fence for the ditch to be dug. The township is working with the county to prepare the roadside for widening the pavement six inches on either side.

Taking six feet of frontage to widen the road just a foot has caused hardship for many residents, Barbara said.

“We are outraged. We’ve tried to go along with the county. You took our fence and our trees,” she said. “Now what?”

Miller said the plan for widening has been the same from the beginning. The pavement will be widened by six inches on either side.

With a berm and ditching added, the entire project goes back into the right-of-way five to six feet.

“I don’t remember changing the plan from day one,” he said, and Tiber agreed.

One resident said the plan was to widen Taylor Wells in 2022 and Tiber explained the reason for the delay was financial. The township needed the Ohio Public Works Commission money to complete the project.

However, the county engineer’s office will not schedule the work until the township has the OPWC funds, which came in later than trustees expected.

In addition, the OPWC and county will not take on a project unless it meets state specifications. Taylor Wells could not be widened with OPWC funds unless the berm was added and drainage met the state specifications.

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Taylor Wells Road resident Allen and Barbara Douglas told Claridon Township Trustees April 18 they are “outraged” about work done in preparation for widening the road in 2023 by one foot.

“So we had to bump (the project) to 2023.

I accept responsibility for that,” Tiber said.

“When I found that out in February, I almost fell over.”

The widening of Taylor Wells is costing about $850,000, with the township doing some of the ditching work, as explained at previous meetings. Monday, Tiber said the preceding board of trustees understood the township would receive 50% from the OPWC, but there were no guarantees on that figure.

The state is only providing about onethird of that cost and the township has to come up with the rest, he said.

Residents also complained about the condition of the pavement.

“Our road is a mess. What can you do?”

Barbara asked.

Tiber said township workers will fill the pot holes with hot patch as soon as the weather allows and that should make Taylor Wells safe until it can be repaved next year.

“It’s a Band-Aid, but it will last. Trust me, no one wants this road paved any worse than we do,” Miller said. “The asphalt plants open in April, maybe May.” Meanwhile, the ditching and seeding of the bare dirt will be finished this year while

PROCLAMATION AND NOTICE OF PRIMARY ELECTION (R.C. 3501.03, 3513.01) The Board of Elections of Geauga County, Ohio, issues this Proclamation and Notice of Election:

A PRIMARY ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON TUESDAY, THE 3RD DAY OF MAY, 2022 at the usual place of holding elections in each and every precinct throughout said County or at such places as the Board may designate to nominate party candidates, to select members of controlling committees of political parties; and to vote on issues for the following entities: KIRTLAND LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT RIVERSIDE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT CHARDON TOWNSHIP CLARIDON TOWNSIP THOMPSON TOWNSHIP PRECINCT B 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, CHAIRMAN ATTEST: MICHELLE LANE, DIRECTOR Apr21, 2022

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Taylor Wells Road residents complained to Claridon Township Trustees April 18 about how deep and wide ditches were dug in preparation for widening and repaving the road in 2023.

the last utility poles are moved back in preparation for paving next year.

Barbara said she hopes to see it finished

by June or July and asked if information on

road closing for patching and repaving can be disseminated to Taylor Wells residents.

Trustees agreed to put notices on the township website.

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plants and educational materials, according to the park district, which said live plants were grown with assistance from the Kent State University-Geauga campus greenhouse.

The park district natural resource management staff will be giving away native prairie plants and wildflowers, such as purple coneflower, common milkweed, yellow coneflower, bergamot, rattlesnake master, oxeye sunflower, foxglove beardtongue, black-eyed Susan, blazing star and cup plants.

“These were chosen to encourage residents to plant these native additions to their home yards and gardens,” park Biologist Paul Pira said. “Which will provide native pollinators with preferred host plants and nectar sources.”

From 10 a.m. to noon, volunteers will gather to plant about 100 native Ohio trees and shrubs, and install protective fencing, during a public tree-planting sponsored by Cleveland nonprofit organization “Donate a Tree to the World.”

“This event will be the beginning of a larger, more intense multi-year ecological restoration and reforestation effort of this property, which was previously maintained as a golf course,” Pira said.

from page 1 I am excited to highlight this partnership and I’m especially honored they chose to visit Geauga County on Earth Day. Beartown Lakes Reservation is a popular fishery. The addition of more trout at this park will improve the angling experience for our residents.”

In Ohio, the daily catch limit for inland lakes is five trout per angler, with no minimum size limit.

Anglers 16 and older are required to have an Ohio fishing license.

An annual license costs $25, while a oneday fishing license costs $14 and may be redeemed for credit toward an annual license.

License sales support the operation of state fish hatcheries, which allow these fish stockings to be possible.

An Earth Day Drive-Through, for those who preregister, and a tree planting will take place on April 23 at Veterans Legacy Woods.

Members of the public who registered for the drive-through will arrive in 15-minute increments to snag their bags of free native

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Letters to the Editor Don’t Be Deceived

By Fake GOP Endorsements Hello Geauga County Voters, I have had the honor to serve the past eight years as Chairman of the Geauga County Republican Party.

It seems that every primary election cycle I must address the fact that, historically, our county Republican Party chooses not to endorse candidates in opposed primary elections. Over the years, there were groups that attempted to confuse voters by co-opting our party and its brand with mailers, social media posts and advertisements claiming Republican endorsements.

One recent such group is the Geauga County Conservative Club. It has chosen selected Republican candidates to promote using the Republican elephant image and the Republican Party’s name. They attempt to fool voters into believing that their handpicked candidates went through a formal vetting process by the Geauga County Republican Party; however, that is not the case.

Do not be deceived by these fake Republican endorsements!

Another thing I would like to address is a recent visit to Geauga County by Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber. Auditor Faber attended a Mentor Area Chamber breakfast and let me know that he planned to visit our county auditor’s office and then a business in Burton later that day. Upon his arrival in Burton, he discovered that Diane Grendell was with the business owner. He later told me he had no prior knowledge that she would be there.

After a few photos were taken, he asked her not to use any of them in her campaign and told her that he does not endorse candidates in primaries. Unfortunately, shortly after he left, photos of him with Diane Grendell began appearing in campaign ads on social media and more recently in local newspapers. After discussing this with him on the phone, Mr. Faber submitted a written statement to me: “While I know and have worked with both candidates for County Auditor, I have not endorsed, nor do I plan to endorse, any candidate in this race. This election is about the people of Geauga County, and they should make up their own minds as to who would be best to serve as their County Auditor.“ It is unfortunate that Auditor Faber and our county Republican Party have been taken advantage of for political purposes.

Geauga County voters, talk to your friends and neighbors, research the candidates, and please get out and vote in the primary election on Tuesday, May 3!

God Bless and Thank You. Nancy McArthur Geauga County Republican Party Chairman

Don’t Get Burned, Vote!

In trying to decide whether to write a letter regarding the upcoming primary, I have been weighing which of the myriad of issues presented by the current pollical climate in Geauga County to speak to. It has not been an easy choice.

Do I opine on the mudslinging, name calling and outright lies perpetrated by several campaigns? Do I bog myself down in trying to explain the minutiae of an issue in the short space of an editorial letter? Do I even bother writing a letter at all?

In the end, I decided that the most important message in any election is simply this: VOTE. One of my favorite Abraham Lincoln quotes is, “Elections belong to the people. It’s their decision. If they decide to turn their back on the fire and burn their behinds, then they will just have to sit on their blisters.”

And so I urge everyone, don’t get burned, get out and make your voice heard by casting your ballots on May 3, 2022.

Matt Rambo Russell Township

What Is Community Accountability?

During a recent election in my local school district, one school board candidate proclaimed he was a candidate for “community accountability.” It’s a nice “catch-phrase,” but what does it mean?

Does it mean (as we hope it would) that elected officials, with your interests in their hearts and acting honestly and as servant leaders in the performance of their duties, will be your representatives in the oversite and enforcement of proper spending of taxpayer dollars, no matter who’s spending such funds?

And does it mean they will not be driven by personal agendas and personal conflicts of interest and by narrow objectives primarily related to desired results associated with their positions and personal philosophies?

Or does “community accountability” represent nothing more than an attractive “sound bite,” devoid of its reasonable and public-focused meaning, for the sake of promoting a set of amorphous goals that broadly speaking may sound legitimate?

Does it mean positioning oneself to be an arbiter of all things for the sake of a chosen few, even when obvious conflicts of interest are present? Is the phrase simply a coded appeal to a select audience?

These are questions you, the voter, will need to answer in the upcoming primary election. Who will be serving you when the “rubber meets the road?”

How is “community accountability” achieved when the not-so-wise fox is guarding his/her own hen house? How is a separation

of duties, oversite and true accountability achieved when the skulk runs in a pack?

Does the candidate demonstrate an understanding of the issues, an expertise in requirements of the position, a plan for insuring the safe and constructive use of your tax funds, and provide substantive proposals for improvement of accounting systems and checks and balances?

Or has the candidate chosen the approach of an attack dog, without plans to protect the taxpayers of the county and without a focus on your needs and your best interests?

There are solution providers. And, there are projectionists who divert attention from their own objectives by projecting their weaknesses on others. And then there are diversionists, who actively look for ways to cloud your vision, obfuscate the public, and obscure their true goals.

Who would you choose?

With the primary vote on the horizon and with the priceless privilege of the vote available to you, please be certain to study the credentials and qualifications of all candidates, understand who they’ll be serving and why, determine if they are capable of serving your best interests and carefully consider whether they, by their actions and words, will actually serve the county residents or will they serve others masters. And above all, vote.

Bill Jackson City of Chardon

Brakey Brings Fresh Perspective to GPH I write to show support for Carolyn Brakey in her new role as board member of the Geauga Board of Public Health (“GPH”).

I have gotten to know Mrs. Brakey through her activities at GPH and have always found her to be polite, professional, well informed and extremely competent.

My wife has made me aware of some comments made of Mrs. Brakey on public forums such as Facebook that are simply untrue — or are, at best, unknown, because she has not yet acted on behalf of Geauga County in any such capacity. The notion that her bringing a fresh perspective to a body that has been plagued with issues for quite some time is somehow a bad thing is mystifying.

The idea that having a lawyer serve on the board is equally nonsensical. To borrow from my wife’s comments on the matter: “Public health is the juncture of medicine, public policy and law. It’s about creating and enacting policies that branch into every area of our lives and impact all of our citizens.

“It’s ludicrous to suggest that it’s not appropriate to have a lawyer who is passionate about individual rights on a public health board.”

Those of us concerned with citizens’ rights and the over-reach of government are

counting on the bright voices of peoples like Mrs. Brakey to question runaway regulation and to be certain that our interests are always a part of the equation for any such board!

Jonathan R. Broadbent Newbury Township

Walder’s Experience Matters for Geauga Please vote to retain Chuck Walder as Geauga County Auditor. He has clearly demonstrated the knowledge, leadership and work ethic required of the job.

Chuck Walder has been a great help to me over the years, first as a fellow fiscal officer and now as the county auditor. His experience, knowledge and true understanding of the position are evident as he protects the money of the residents of Geauga County.

This is not a “figurehead” position. Chuck is hands-on and has proven a thorough knowledge and understanding of what is required of an auditor.

Here is a short list of Chuck Walder’s accomplishments that I have witnessed in my role as fiscal officer: • Significantly improved the annual budget hearing experience for townships and municipalities while also helping with the budget process.

• Assisted with the proper use of the CARES Act funding, and along with the county prosecutor, is guiding local governments with the ARP fund utilization.

• Provides IT services to participating townships and local governments, including a cost-effective updated website to Bainbridge Township, and fully follows ORC guidelines in the implementation.

• He has provided extensive training and guidance to newly elected officials and has an open-door policy in his office.

• With the budget commission, reduced 2022 tax burden to Geauga taxpayers by over $3 million.

• Streamlined the cumbersome levy process by developing standardized templates and instructions.

There has been a lot of misinformation spread recently in this campaign. Despite the negativity, lies and unjust accusations, Chuck Walder has kept to the facts about his accomplishments and has not stooped to the level of his opponent. That speaks volumes about the type of person he is and is indicative of how he runs his office. He treats people with respect and is respected statewide, as evidenced in the many awards and achievements he has received.

Please get out and vote for Chuck Walder on May 3. Elections have consequences. Chuck Walder’s experience matters for Geauga County!

Janice Sugarman Bainbridge Township

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Letters to the Editor Walder’s Experience a Tremendous Asset I’m writing to voice my support for Chuck Walder for Geauga County Auditor in the Republican primary election.

Mr. Walder took over the auditor’s office at a time when it was in complete disarray and worked diligently to restore integrity and competence.

In his tenure as auditor, he has wisely used his authority to insist that every county department produce a coherent budget plan that makes the best use of county funds to provide services that meet the needs of the public and eliminates waste and misuse.

Not all county departments have been happy about his insistence on correct accounting practices and fiscal integrity, but as a voter and taxpayer I support his position wholeheartedly.

In addition, Mr. Walder’s background in the management of information technology is a tremendous asset to Geauga County government. He has modernized the extensive computer network and communications infrastructure of county government, and maintained a high level of security in those systems. Having an auditor who actually understands those systems and how to keep them secure is a valuable asset.

I urge every Republican voter to vote for Chuck Walder for Geauga County Auditor in the May 3 Republican Party primary.

Frank Gwirtz Parkman Township

Dvorak a Good Deed Doer for Geauga I saw Jim Dvorak around the community for many years, but never really knew who he was until I joined the rotary in which he was already a member.

It did not take long to know that Jim was very active in many programs benefiting the people of Geauga County. Having heritage in Geauga County since the early 1800s, I appreciate all his efforts in making our county a great place to live.

When Jim spearheaded The Red Tulip Project and asked our family business to help, we were happy to help and glad we could participate. Another good project bettering Geauga County.

Jim has done many good things for us here. I believe he will continue to do so. I will cast my vote May 3 to keep Jim a county commissioner.

Ted Berman Claridon Township

HB 488 Would Lessen Huge Disadvantage I would like to respond to a recent letter to the editor concerning H.B. 488. Simply put, the bill would allow courts to independently seek adequate legal representation. The bill would further insulate judges from the quirks of the political process.

Ohio judges must follow the Code of Judicial Conduct. This code is very specific in limiting a judge’s speech and actions with respect to litigation involving the judge. No

other Ohio elected officials have such limitations. The passage of H.B. 488 would lessen this huge disadvantage.

Currently, county commissioners can retain lawyers for any purpose, without any oversight. Yet, Judges are required to supplicate to the whims of county commissioners, without recourse. Can you imagine if you were getting divorced and your soon-to-be exspouse got to decide if you get a lawyer and to decide which lawyer you get? Neither can I. In my thirteen years as a judge I have continually strived to increase the independent reputation of judges and courts. This bill would reaffirm the independence and impartiality of our judiciary.

James T. Walther, Judge Lorain County Probate Court

went to veterans.

Jim was involved with marketing on the project. He created the Celebrity Bricklaying Contests. Ten events over several years garnered funds for the project, and it was fun, indeed. Lots of people were involved with it.

He performed at the Geauga County Maple Festival, The Great Geauga County Fair and with Kenny Crumpton on Channel 8 at “Kicking with Kenny.” Jim was an ideal person with the program and he did it very well.

That is just one of the things he has done well and good.

Jim Dvorak gets my vote for County Commissioner.

Paul A. Newman Hambden Township

Walder Operates Walder: Resume, County IT to Highest Performance, No Drama Standards We’ve grown tired of the political fighting, the name-calling and especially the innuendos that try to destroy a person’s good name.

We read with interest the full page ads of both auditor candidates. We were impressed

by Mr. Walder’s explanation of his job duties.

The statement was clear and straight forward.

In contrast, Diane Grendell’s advertising seemed bent upon ruining Mr. Walder’s reputation with unproven innuendos. Ms. Grendell’s persistent name calling in this ad, and other places, does not inspire confidence and seems rather juvenile. We wanted to hear about the skills she could bring to this obviously complex job.

What impressed us most about Mr. Walder was his lengthy list of local people who were endorsing him. Three of our elected officials here in Munson Township, where we live, have endorsed him.

We believe that Mr. Walders résumé, a four-year record of positive performance and a no drama approach are good reasons to give him our vote on May 3.

Mike and Peggy Saxon Munson Township

Dvorak Gets My Voter, He Follows Through Jim Dvorak has been our County Commissioner for several years. He has done an excellent job. He follows through completely on everything he does.

An example: He was the only non-veteran on the Geauga County Veterans Memorial, Inc. A-plus job that he performed.

It was an organization that lasted for 12 years to complete the Veterans Monument which contains the names off all the Veterans in Geauga County on it. It took $500,000 to build it. Amazing that that kind of money

As a retired Information Technology (IT) software professional, I shudder whenever I read of a business, hospital or local government that is a victim of a computer systems breach that steals our personal information, or worse “locks out” all access until the organization transfers a large sum of money (ransomware) to an untraceable bank account.

I wondered how well Geauga County’s automated data processing system was working and how strong its internet defenses were from such intrusions.

Our current auditor, Charles Walder, took over in 2018 after a serious accounting scam by a county IT employee caused a loss of almost $2 million. He’s been working on system security ever since. He knows maintaining internet security and preventing intrusions is a highly technical, never ending job.

His engineering background serves him well in this regard. There are actually frequent unsuccessful attempts to breach the safeguards in the county system. Each time that happens Mr. Walder and his IT team go over the attempted breach and work to make the system even stronger. He is justifiably proud that in the last four years there have been no successful intrusions.

Geauga County has a $222 million annual budget. A successful ransomware attack would cripple the county’s financial operations; payroll, purchasing and payments for needed equipment and supplies would be stopped until the hackers were paid off.

For four years, Geauga County Auditor Charles Walder has operated the computer systems of Geauga County government to the highest standards. Mr. Walder is my pick to retain as county auditor. We can’t do better, but we could do a whole lot worse.

Gideon Johnson Claridon Township

Dvorak Only Commissioner To Re-Elect Voters have the opportunity to directly affect politics close to home by choosing a county commissioner. We can re-elect incumbent Jim Dvorak or re-elect private citizen Skip Claypool, but wait, Claypool is not the incumbent so why do his signs say “re-elect?”

Claypool lost to Dvorak four years ago, so asking to be re-elected is an example of Claypool’s cesspool politics. He is defiantly twisting, bending and/or breaking election rules.

What other deceptive tricks are in Claypool’s cesspool of politics? Have you ever listened to him speak? You ask him what time it is and he drones on for an hour about his irrelevant personal agenda while never stating what time it is.

Claypool’s cesspool of politics consists of his personal agenda and not the needs of Geauga County.

Dvorak is an honest, hard-working and God-fearing man, while the only thing Claypool fears is a moderator declaring his time is up. Go ahead, admit it: You have heard Claypool speak and as his hypnotic self-aggrandizement free-flows, you say to others, “Oh, that is just Skippy.”

Geauga County needs to re-elect Jim Dvorak who has spent countless hours in service to local government as well as community organizations serving others. The clear difference is that Jim Dvorak focuses on the needs of others while Claypool draws on the cesspool of politics to tell you his needs.

I fully support Jim Dvorak as the only candidate that you can “re-elect” as county commissioner and he is the only Geauga County conservative representing our needs.

Please vote Jim Dvorak for Geauga County Commissioner on May 3.

Timothy H. Snyder, Esq. Burton Township

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Letters to the Editor Opportunity to Hear from Candidates

Who is the Republican Party?

As a decade-long resident of Geauga, and locally involved civil volunteer, I find the future of my community to be of utmost interest.

I am both personally and historically invested in this community. Like many others though, I struggle to get honest and fair access to our candidates leading up to our elections so that I can exercise my democratic duty to help better inform our elected officials of the morals and values that our community embodies.

Too often, we are inspired to fall prey to electoral rhetoric that lands in our mailboxes instead of getting to know our candidates.

I would like to momentarily recognize the League of Women’s Voters of Geauga (LWVG) for their efforts to bring access to our county electorate and to provide a forum for important issues and elections throughout our county. The LWVG has organized a candidate forum on Wednesday, April 27 at 7 p.m. where you can attend in-person at the Bainbridge Library, attend a simulcast watch party at the Library Administration Center in Chardon, or opt for a live-stream option for those less inclined to attend in person. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the candidates prior to the May 3 primary.

If you would like to submit candidate questions ahead of time, they even have an email address, heycandidates@lwvgeauga.org, to do just that. Please consider participating in this important event and thank you LWVG.

There is much talk of what the Republican Party is about. Who is a good Republican and who is a RINO? There are many groups trying, at the top of their lungs, to tell America what we are about. I have a different solution. Let’s all get out and vote. Every Republican need vote in the Primary May 3.

This is the only contested election for Geauga County offices. There is no Democratic opposition for any positions, but there are two contested county races and one for court of appeals in the primary.

If you do not get out and vote in this primary, you will not have the right to decide who will be your commissioner, your auditor or one of the court of appeals judges.

And, despite what Dems say, the race for governor will be decided in this primary.

The candidates’ philosophies themselves define the split in our party. A great turnout in this Republican Primary could go a long way in helping to determine the path of our great party. If voter turnout is low, will it be the will of Republicans or just the voice of a few?

I believe that all Ohioans should vote in this primary election, but it is essential that all Republicans cast a ballot to hopefully heal the rift in our party and help define the Republican path forward.

John Lateulere Bainbridge Township

Mary OToole Auburn Township

Thursday, April 21, 2022

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Kenston Selects Search Group for Superintendent

By Valerie S. Clause editor@karlovecmedia.com The Kenston Schools Board of Education took the next step in the search for a new superintendent during a special meeting April 14, when they selected the Ohio School Boards Association to assist in the search process.

Three organizations were considered for the search — the OSBA, Educational Service Center of Western Reserve and Finding Leaders.

Board President Neysa Gaskins conducted a preliminary screening for experience in superintendent searches and to see which organization could comply with the district’s timeline. Gaskins then provided her findings to board members.

“I’m more impressed with OSBA’s ability to handle this,” said board member Jennifer Troutman.

And while some board members liked the idea of using a local group, such as the ESCWR for the search, they agreed that the OSBA had more experience in conducting searches for superintendents.

The board voted to dedicate $9,000 and $3,000 in potential additional costs, if needed, to the search.

OSBA has conducted almost 1,000 district superintendent and treasurer searches, according to the association, which will assist with the search, candidate screening, an assessment that provides information regarding the candidates’ skills and a guarantee that if the board is unable to make a clear decision, it will reopen the search.

Current Superintendent Nancy Santilli announced she will be leaving the district at the end of July to accept a position at the ESCWR. “During my career at Kenston as an assistant principal, assistant superintendent and superintendent, I have been truly blessed and honored to serve the Kenston Schools community, its students, staff and families,” Santilli said. “They are each the best of Kenston. I have enjoyed building relationships and work- Santilli ing with so many individuals dedicated to consistently placing students as their highest priority and the center of their decision-making.”

As she moves on to ESCWR, Santilli

hopes to continue serving the community — bringing her leadership and experiences to the new role.

“I look forward to joining the outstanding team at the Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve and continue working with Kenston and schools across the region as we prepare students and educators for their futures,” said Santilli. “At the ESCWR, there is a global perspective working with 15 member districts and other schools in the region with an impact on educational leaders across the state of Ohio. I also look forward to networking with businesses to engage and connect them with school leaders.”

Cardinal Schools

Class President May Speak in Place of Valedictorian

By Ann Wishart ann@karlovecmedia.com Traditionally, the valedictorian of a high school senior class will give a closing address at the end of a graduation ceremony.

This year, the senior who, so far, has the highest grade point average at Cardinal High School demurred, leaving it up to the administration to make a decision on who will address the class, families, school staff and leadership before the mortarboard hats fly up into the air and about 75 seniors charge off into their next chapter.

The Cardinal Schools Board of Education and superintendent discussed the uncommon situation at the April 12 board meeting after board President Linda Smallwood brought it up early, noting the board is opposed to having a competition to determine who else

might speak at the ceremony.

“The board agrees we don’t want a speech contest,” she said.

Graduation is a month away and the identity of the valedictorian for the Class of 2022 has not been officially revealed.

Superintendent Bill Kermavner said the idea for a contest came from the school principal and an announcement was made, but has been countered.

“I expressed my opposition to (a contest),” Kermavner said, adding it is not the responsibility of the board to vote on the issue.

The Latin word “valedictorian” means farewell, which is why the speech is traditionally given in the U.S. and Canada by the student with the highest GPA at the end of ceremony, he said.

The intent of having the class valedictorian, specifically, make the speech is to give

hopeful graduates momentum into the future.

However, a Plan B was developed in the past when a similar situation arose, he said.

“One solution is to have the class president speak. It would avoid controversy,” Kermavner said.

As is common, the salutatorian will give a welcome speech at the beginning of the event.

“The class president can speak on behalf of the valedictorian. The valedictorian should be mentioned, stand up and be recognized,” Smallwood said.

Board member Wendy Anderson said commencement decisions are up to high school Principal Mike Hall.

“I don’t think that’s my call. I think its Mike Hall’s call,” she said.

Smallwood said a contest would just muddy the water and suggested a prestigious

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East Geauga Kiwanis Club recently gave literature books to every first-grader at Burton and Ledgemont elementary schools to promote the importance of reading. Students at Burton Elementary School proudly display their books.

community member should be asked to speak, as well.

“I don’t think we need another speech.

The salutatorian and class president speak, and it’s done,” Anderson said.

Kermavner said he asked Hall if having the class president speak might be acceptable, but he left the decision to Hall, who decided to scuttle the contest.

“He said, ‘We can do that,’” Kermavner said, adding the situation called for Hall to consider a different approach, which is why Kermavner consulted with him.

“It’s not a sharing. It’s a directive,” said board member Barb Rayburn, to which Kermavner replied, “I just want clarity.”

In other business, the board appointed Andy Cardinal as the director of special education student services beginning in the 2022-2023 school year.

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Roseum Wins Gold in Every Sweet Division

By Rose Nemunaitis editor@karlovecmedia.com If there were an Olympics for maple syrup production, Roger Roseum would arguably be the next Michael Phelps.

The 2019 grand champion knows a thing or two about producing award-winning maple syrup at his namesake farm in Chester Township.

Roseum took home gold in every category during the April 16 Maple Syrup Hall of Fame brunch, which returned after a twoyear hiatus at Mary Yoder’s Amish Kitchen in Middlefield.

“The most exciting for me this year was winning first place in all three syrup producer’s categories (golden, amber and dark) and the grand champion award with the amber category,” Roseum said. “Winning the year was a great honor, among the other people who entered and other producers who also chose not to enter and also make great syrup. Maple in Geauga County goes back for generations, I feel very thankful to be able to be part of the families that contribute to this unique industry. Whether a large or small producer, all of us have an important part in producing the best maple syrup for families to consume.”

Roseum credits his success to his continued learning about the industry, whether from attending seminars or talking to other producers. ”(I learn) what are good and bad practices and how to use some of the equipment properly,” Roseum said.

In addition, he said there are many conditions that can affect the color and flavor of syrup, such as weather conditions, how sap is handled and processed, the equipment used and how it is evaporated to the correct density. No two years are the same.

“Keeping everything clean in the proper way is one of the most important (things),” Roseum said. “It is a lot of work and takes a lot of dedication to stay with it.”

Montville Township’s Kevin Holy, the

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Pictured are some of the 2022 syrup judging committee members, including (front row, from left) hobby/novice judges Fred Ahrens, Stephanie Bartlett and Roger Roseum, (back row, from left) past syrup contest chair Dave Patterson, producer judge Jason Grossman, syrup contest chair Kevin Holy, candy contest chair Jen Freeman and producer judge Bob Rogish. Not pictured is head judge James Miller. The group gathered April 12 at Richards Maple House in Chardon.

2021 grand champion, served as chairman of the maple syrup contest.

“This year’s judging was extremely close.

We had 116 total entries and the densities, color and flavors were top notch this year,” Holy said. “It is extremely exciting and truly an honor to be trusted among my peers for the future of the maple festival syrup contest.”

Master of Ceremonies Bob Rogish said the top scores are always very close.

“It comes down to the flavor and it’s really exciting to award Roseum Farms with first place in all three color and flavor categories and to pin them grand champions again,” Rogish said. “Like last year, Geauga County maple producers found themselves making more medium amber grade syrup this year

than the golden delicate grade. Our head judge chose the amber grade to be of exceptional taste that best represented it’s color, so it was chosen grand champion.”

Jim Patterson is a founder of the Geauga Maple Syrup Hall of Fame, located downstairs in the Patterson Center on the Geauga County Fairgrounds in Burton.

Each year, an award dating back to 1984 is given for considerable contributions to the maple syrup industry.

This year’s hall of fame inductee is Mike Tvergyak from Chardon.

“It was good to see everyone after such a long hiatus, with 19 members of the Geauga Maple Producers Hall of Fame in attendance,” Jim’s son, David Patterson, said.

Rogish said the third time is a charm and they are finally back to normal.

“We didn’t have a contest in 2020, but did have a hall of fame selection. In 2021, we did have the contest, syrup auction and added another inductee to the hall of fame,” Rogish said.

“It was nice to be able to induct such deserving individuals, all connected with Chardon and the (Geauga County) Maple Festival,” Dave Patterson added. “A big part of this get together is the fellowship of maple producers getting together, discussing the

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season and honoring the extraordinary maple syrup produced in Geauga County. Also, very amazing and congratulations to Roseum Farms for winning all three divisions of the producer class and grand champion.”

The Blue Ribbon Maple Syrup Auction will be held at the upcoming Geauga County Maple Festival.

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The former Hauter’s Lawn and Sports Center at West High and Lake streets in Middlefield Village may be transformed into a plant and produce outlet. Village planning commission approved a temporary permit April 14 for the erection of two tents for plant sales.

Troyer Planting New Business At West High and Lake

By Ann Wishart ann@karlovecmedia.com

A local businessman’s plan to turn the corner of West High and Lake streets in Middlefield Village into a retail outlet for plants and produce received tentative approval by village planning commission April 12.

James Troyer applied to the commission for permission to erect two temporary tents so he could begin retail sales within the week, said village Zoning Inspector John Boksansky.

The corner, formerly the Hauter’s Lawn and Sports Center at 15711 West High Street, consists of three parcels and a showroom-warehouse with driveways on both streets. It is owned by Yoder Furniture LLC and the existing building is being used for storage and a showroom for that business, he said.

Boksansky said the lawn center was a victim of the pandemic and has been empty for at least a year.

Mayor Ben Garlich was enthusiastic.

“That building has been an eyesore. We’ve got a guy who wants to make something of it.

We’ve gotta help him,” he said, adding he is excited about buying organic produce within walking distance of his home.

“I like the concept,” said commission member Scott Klein.

Troyer plans to build a log cabin for sale of

unique nursery and gardening items, as well as two greenhouses, Boksansky said, adding the three parcels, adding up to 1.3 acres, will have to be consolidated before permanent construction can be permitted.

The parcels are zoned for commercial business, but the plan needs variances for a nonconforming building and setbacks, he said.

Economic Development Director Leslie McCoy recommended the commission review Troyer’s site and business plans at the May commission meeting.

The commission voted unanimously to permit the two tents for 45 days.

Boksansky said zoning for solar panels is in the works. After some discussion, Klein said the zoning inspector should consult with someone who installs solar panels and with the fire department to make sure panels on roofs would not impede firefighters in case of a fire.

Despite the increasing popularity of food trucks in the village, the commission agreed separate regulation may not be necessary.

Food vendors have to abide by state and county regulations, said commission member Jim Linberg.

Garlich suggested Boksansky see if issues such as parking and time limits can be added to the current peddler permit the village issues for a fee.

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Can the Cruiser for Geauga County

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The Chardon Police Department and the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office teamed up with the Ohio State Highway Patrol for a “Can the Cruiser” event April 9 at the Walmart in Chardon.

Thanks to all the generous shoppers, the food drive was a huge success. After three hours there was more food than could fit in all of the cruisers. The Geauga community donated two truckloads worth of food and personal hygiene items along with $717.30 in cash donations.

All the proceeds and cash collected were given to the United Way, which is working with the Geauga Hunger Task Force to distribute the items between the multiple food pantries throughout Geauga County.

Senior Events Register for Senior Trash Pickup

Local townships, villages and city road crews will again work with the Geauga County Department on Aging employees and volunteers to remove unwanted items from seniors’ garages and yards during locally scheduled pickups.

Seniors who wish to participate in the trash day pickup program need to register with the department on aging. Seniors who complete their yearly registration prior to the cleanup dates only need to make a phone call one week before the trash pickup start date to be placed on the community pickup roster.

May trash pickup days are: Bainbridge Township: May 2-4 Montville Township: May 5 and 6 Claridon Township: May 12 Burton Village: May 13 Thompson Township: May 13 No more than 10 items per household. For specific allowable community guidelines or to register for the pickup, call 440-279-2130.

Medicare 101

May 2, 6 p.m.

Geauga County Department on Aging’s Kathy Petrella will present an introductory overview of Medicare for those new to Medicare at Burton Library, 14588 West Park St. Topics included: Medicare Parts A, B, C, D and Medicare supplementals.

To register, call the library at 440-8344466; space is limited.

Chronic Disease Self Management

Register for a free six-week course offered by the Geauga County Department on Aging at the Middlefield Senior Center,15820 Ridgewood Road. Class will be held Tuesdays, June 14 through July 19, from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

Find practical ways to deal with pain, fatigue and depression, improve communication with doctors and reduce stress. Set weekly goals and make a step-by-step plan to improve one’s health To register, call the senior center at 440632-0611.

4-H News Sew Sew Sweet

Sew Sew Sweet 4-H Club met on April 10 and discussed fundraisers, future meetings and fair. Opal gave a safety report on fire safety. The sunshine officer gave club advisor, Mrs. Briggs, a card for her birthday.

Members discussed the fundraisers for the year, including Wreaths Across America and selling candy bars at Tractor Supply in Middlefield and a possible car wash. With the money from the fundraisers club mem-

bers will make veterans no-sew blankets to be handed out at the Great Geauga County Fair.

Members will also be making plush toys and fabric chalkboards for the kid’s summer meal giveaway. Sewing project judging will be on July 19, with the location to be determined.

Members approved the constitution and bylaws without any changes. The club will meet again in May for the next business meeting. (Submitted by Gabby Johnson, news reporter)

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Schools Grant-In-Aid-Program

The Omega Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, a society of women educators in Geauga County, is offering a grant-in-aid to a female student who is entering her junior or senior year in college and is majoring in education.

The applicant must be a graduate of a Geauga County high school. Deadline for completed applications is June 24. Interested applicants should contact Mrs. Deborah Hofstetter, Grant-in-Aid Committee, Delta Kappa Gamma, P.O. Box 313, Chardon, OH 44024.

Resource Center Sessions

The Lake/Geauga Educational Assistance Foundation is holding free sessions virtually on LEAF Google Meets featuring

alternatives to four-year college. All sessions meet at 6:30 p.m.

The Skilled Trades session on April 25 highlights career opportunities in the skilled trades, apprenticeships and other vocational postsecondary options that will get their future started.

During Military Enrollment on May 2, learn about career and educational opportunities in the United States military branches.

Explore the high-tech world of Manufacturing on May 9 and learn how manufacturers may pay for tuition reimbursement and training.

Reservations are required; capacity is limited. Register online at www.leaf-ohio.org or call LEAF at 440-525-7095.

Health Talk

Shoulder Arthroscopy Q: Does the timing of rotator cuff surgery affect the success of the operation?

A: A number of studies over the last several years have consistently demonstrated that earlier surgical intervention for rotator cuff tears leads to better outcomes.

What is defined as “earlier” may vary from study to study, but the general consensus Eric M. Parsons, M.D. is that surgical delay is never associated with a more favorable result. At the same time, there really is no such thing as emergency rotator cuff surgery.

A research paper published in the current issue of the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery by Gutman et al. examined the impact of surgical timing on the outcomes of rotator cuff repair after acute rotator cuff injury. Patients who underwent surgical repair within 3 weeks of their injury enjoyed the best results in terms of pain relief and function, while

those who delayed their surgery beyond just 4 months saw a comparative drop in function.

Many rotator cuff problems are not associated with a specific traumatic event but are rather the accumulation of chronic, degenerative changes and wear and tear. This study specifically analyzed the effect of surgical delay in acute injuries.

Nevertheless, it is another piece of compelling medical evidence that patients benefit most from rotator cuff repair surgery that is performed as soon as is reasonably possible.

To learn more about rotator cuff surgery visit ohioshouldercenter.com Eric M. Parsons, M.D. Ohio Shoulder Center for Arthroscopy Lake Orthopaedic Associates, Inc. 9500 Mentor Ave. Suite 210 Mentor, OH 44060 440-352-1711 36060 Euclid Ave. Suite 104 Willoughby, OH 44094 440-942-1050 http://www.ohioshouldercenter.com

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Bulletin Board The Maple Leaf Community Bulletin Board is a public service of the Geauga County Maple Leaf.

Notices of nonprofit organizations, schools, and churches will be published without charge.

The Maple Leaf cannot guarantee publication, and reserves the right to edit, condense, cancel, or refuse any notice at any time. E-mail submissions to: cbb@geaugamapleleaf.com

CV Herb Society Meets

April 22, 12:30 p.m.

The Chagrin Valley Herb Society will meet at the Bainbridge Library, 17222 Snyder Road. A business meeting will take place after refreshments. The program will be a discussion of new gardens with a question and answer session. To RSVP, email chagrinvalleyherbsociety@gmail.com.

E. Kiwanis Fish Fry

April 22 and May 6, 4:30-7 p.m.

East Geauga Kiwanis is hosting fish frys at Cardinal Middle School, 16175 Almeda Drive in Middlefield. Dine in or carry out.

Grange Rummage Sale

April 23, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Huntsburg Grange 2541 is sponsoring a rummage sale and open house at Huntsburg Town Hall, 16534 Mayfield Road. Questions?

Call 440-636-3052.

WG Kiwanis Pancakes

April 24 and May 1, 8 a.m. to noon West Geauga Kiwanis Club will hold free drive-thru pancake breakfasts at Eddy Fruit Farm in Chester Township. Limited dine-in space will be available. For more information, call 440-221-0112 or visit WGkiwanis.org, where there is also a link to preorder breakfast.

VFW Breakfast Drawing

April 24, 9-10 a.m.

Chardon VFW Post 6519 is hosting a breakfast drawing with its all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast buffet and Bloody Mary cash bar. The drawing will be held at 10:15 a.m.

Giveaway is $500. Donation is $15; tickets are available in the canteen.

Spring Plant Sale

April 25 Students enrolled in Auburn Career Center’s Plant, Turf & Landscape Management program will be holding their annual spring plant sale starting on April 25 and ending when

all plants are sold. The sale is open to the public and is by reservation only. Time slots can be reserved by visiting www.auburncc.org.

Plant sale hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30-10:30 a.m. and 12-2 p.m. A wide variety of plants and Proven Winners hanging baskets will be available.

Auburn’s horticulture building and greenhouse are located at 10985 Girdled Road, behind the high school in Concord Township.

For more information, call 440-357-7542.

Trinkets and Treasures Sale

April 27-30 The Federated Church of Chagrin Falls will hold its annual Trinkets and Treasures sale of quality household and kitchen goods, sporting equipment, holiday decor, gently worn clothing and accessories, tools, books, children’s toys, electronics, jewelry, antiques and more at the Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Road in Bainbridge Township.

Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 28 and 29, and 9 a.m. to noon April 30, half price and bag day.

Shop the “First Opportunity to Buy” event on April 27 from 5:30-8 p.m. Admission is $10 on Wednesday only.

The sale benefits the church’s programs and missions. Call 440-247-6490 or visit www.

FedChurch.org for more information.

Chesterland Baptist Luncheon

May 7, 11 a.m.

The women of Chesterland Baptist Church invites all ladies, girls and boys to a potluck luncheon at the church located at 12670 Chillicothe Road. Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Great Geauga County Fair with a presentation by the president of the fair’s auxiliary. Free and open to the community. To register, call 440-729-7101and leave a message.

Master Gardeners Offer Free Class

May 14, 9-10:30 a.m.

Geauga County Master Gardener volunteers Ann Rodewig and Dick Coin will lead a free Garden Tools Selection and Maintenance class at the Geauga County OSU Extension Office, Patterson Center, 14269 Claridon-Troy Road in Burton. There will be a demonstration of traditional tools as well as a presentation on the latest technology.

There will be door prizes and refreshments. Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is requested by calling 440-834-4656.

Spring Drive-it-Yourself Tour

May 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Join Destination Geauga’s 18th annual self-guided tour of Geauga County businesses. Each stop offers a discount, giveaway or sample to enjoy. Pick up a map of participating businesses and collect a stamp at each stop.

At the end of the tour, head to the Geauga County Fairgrounds in Burton for the finale with music, food, children’s activities and a chance to win prizes from local businesses.

Those who have visited 10 or more participating businesses will be entered to win the grand prize. Drawings begin at 4 p.m.

For more information and the list of participating businesses, visit www.destinationgeauga.com.

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High Adventure Girl Scouts Create Bat Habitat with Geauga SWCD

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The High Adventure Girl Scout Troop 70334 teamed up with the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District to learn about the importance of bats and their ecologically essential role of consuming agricultural and forest pests. After discussing habitat requirements, management strategies and threats to Ohio bats, the troop built bat houses to enhance bat habitat in their own backyards. Troop members are (l to r) standing: Gabriella Trivisonno, Maddy Suma and Madeline Foerster; and seated: Celia Suma, Sarah Miller and Serena Squires.

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

Musical Showcase

For 15 years now, the park district’s Maple Town Tune Traders have shared a variety of music at The West Woods Nature Center in Chester Township the fourth Thursday of each month.

Tune Traders are a fine showcase of music – blues, country, classical, vintage pop, Celtic, traditional and modern folk music and a bit of rock – with participants playing, singing or simply enjoying as audience. All genres, instruments and skill levels are welcome. A piano is also provided.

Spring scheduled sessions are April 28, May 26 and June 23. Short “open mic” performances are held 7-8:30 p.m., with firstcome-first-served sign-ups, followed by a round-robin jam session until 9:30 p.m.

Admission is free; register to participate as a musician or audience member.

For more information, contact naturalist host Denise Wolfe at dwolfe@geaugaparkdistrict.org or 440-226-2877.

Spring At Observatory Park

Observatory Park in Montville Township is open daily 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. through Memorial Day, then 6 a.m. to 1 a.m. through Labor Day, and naturalists including “Astro-Nat” Chris Mentrek are eager to show guests around the International Dark Sky Park.

Outdoor movie nights return beginning with “Captain America: The First Avenger” on June 18. Bring a blanket, lawn chair and refreshments. The movie will begin at dusk, moving indoors in case of inclement weather.

Walk-up guided night sky viewing will be held from dark until 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, April 22 and 23, May 13, 14, 27 and 28, and June 10, 11, 24 and 25. If cloudy, enjoy a planetarium show instead. Additionally, members of the Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society will host walk-up night sky viewing at Nassau Astronomical Station May 21 and June 18 from dark until 11 p.m. Nassau nights are cancelled by cloudy weather.

Ohio experiences a total lunar eclipse in

May. The event begins at 10:30 p.m. May 15, and wraps up around 2 a.m. the next.

Instruction will be offered on June 25 for those who have telescope but are unsure how to use it. Register to bring it in for a daylight practice session for help getting started.

Registration is required to make a simple sun projector, followed by night sky viewing if skies are clear, on June 10 from 7-8 p.m., or to make a simple wooden stargazing/campfire chair on June 17 from 6-8 p.m. All tools and instruction will be provided.

For youth, a handful of spots are left for kids ages 3-5 to enjoy Astrotots: Planet Pals, complete with a make-and-take craft, on May 13, from 11 a.m. to noon. Additionally, threeday camp sessions tailored to youth entering grades five through 10 will end their weeks with an outing to Observatory Park. Learn more about these experiences on the park district website.

Horseback riders may register to ride during Horseback Trail Rides on June 9, and/ or June 12. Both walk-only and walk-and-trot rides are available each day.

A World Migratory Bird Day Evening Bird Walk requires registration on May 16, and registration for Daisy Girl Scouts and Tiger Cub Scouts programs is also open for May 20 and May 21, respectively.

Register for a Zoom presentation of “20 Things to See on the Moon” on May 13, from 7-8 p.m. A link will be sent upon registration.

“Astro-Nat” Chris will present his famous Sky Tonight Planetarium Shows inside the Robert McCullough Science Center Sundays, April 24, May 29 and June 26, at both 2 and 3 p.m. Register for a 45-minute time slot in advance.

Bring Your Own Horse

Registration open for 10 springtime horseback rides in Geauga Park District.

Naturalist Dottie Drockton will lead planned paces catering to both walk-only and walkand-trot riders.

Rides are available at The West Woods on April 26; at Holbrook Hollows on May 16 and 29; and at Observatory Park on June 9 and 12.

Register for one or both rides on each of the days; – bring lunch if staying for both rides.

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Obituaries Irene Joan Peairs

TROY TWP. – Irene Joan Peairs (nee Dynowski), age 93, of Troy Township, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Palm Sunday, April 10, 2022, surrounded by her family.

She was a resident of Ohman Family Living at Holly, in Newbury Township, since 2019.

She was born Dec. 31, 1928, in Solon, to the late John and Mary Dynowski (nee Kotecki). Graduate of Solon High School in 1946.

Married to Richard A. Peairs, June 15, 1946, and mother of eight, grandmother of 12 and great-grandmother of 12.

She retired from Welshfield Inn, where she was the baker for 36 years and was well known for her sweet rolls. She enjoyed being in the kitchen at home from cooking large family meals, baking pies and breads, canning/freezing vegetables and making jams, and over the years making hundreds of her fruitcakes from scratch for Christmas gifts to family and friends!

Later in her years she found pleasure in reading pioneer/Amish love stories and going on outings with the Senior Citizens 55+ Club.

At Holly, she was known for her beautiful smile, love of books and always sharing a positive/inspirational message to others. She was also a 23-year survivor of stage 4 melanoma cancer and rebounded from a stroke in 2009, until Parkinson’s hindered her health the last eight years. Irene was never a quitter!

She is survived by her children, Thomas (Dirk), of Washington, Vt., Linda Caito (Harlie Ellason), of Chardon, Ronald (Marsha), of Chardon, Barbara (Chester) Peairs-Rusinek, of Gainesville, Ga., Kathleen Schwartz, of Montville Township, Sandra (Peter) Ogint, of Charlotte, N.C., Richard, of Troy, and Bonita (Larry) Bollinger, of Gainesville, Ga. She also

is the grandmother and great-grandmother of Kerri (Jake) Hancock-Brent and Anna, Paul, and Oliver, of Troy, Sherri (Mark) Dobay-Carter, of Louisville, Ky., Roxanne (Gene) Kaser-Soltis and Brooke and Meadow Kaufman, of Huntsburg Township, Nikki (Par) Dobay-Ramfjord, of Portland, Ore., Vanessa (Jay) Ogint-Tucker, of Charlotte, N.C., Becky (Brian) Hancock-Turner and Pari, of McMinnville, Ore., Katti (David) Schwartz-Cadorette and Daniel, Lillian and Marian, of Madison, Vikki (Conor) Schwartz-Monaghan and Sullivan, of North Olmsted, Art (Katie) Bollinger and Cameron, of Sugar Hill, Ga., Emily (Bryan) Schwartz-Foley, of Montville, and Haley (David) Bollinger-Weaver and Olivia, of Acworth, Ga.; sister-in-law of Aloma Peairs-Dynowski and Leona Dynowski; and Aunt Irene to many nieces and nephews.

Irene is preceded in death by her husband Richard (2003), of 57 years; grandson Alan Kaser; son-in-laws Richard Hancock, Leo Caito and Ronald Schwartz; brothers, Raymond, Edmond (Alice), Norman, John and twin sister Baby Dynowski; and many sister-in-laws and brother-in-laws on Richard’s side.

Mass will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2022, at 11 a.m., at St. Helen Catholic Church, 12060 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township.

Graveside burial and celebration of life will be later in the summer of 2022, date to be determined.

In lieu of flowers, please consider to donate in memory of Irene J. Peairs to The Church of St. Helen Angel Fund, https://osvhub.com/sthelen/funds; or Geauga County Dog Shelter & Warden, 12513 Merritt Road, Chardon, OH 44024, or Facebook - Friends of Geauga County Dog Shelter & Warden Sly Family Funeral Home assisted her family with arrangements. Memoires and condolences can be shared with the family at www.slyffh.com.

Betty J. McNish

HAMBDEN TWP. – Betty J. McNish (nee Kenny), of Hambden Township, age 87, passed away April 6, 2022.

She was born Jan. 1, 1935, to Thomas and Muriel (nee Harvey) Kenny in Cleveland.

Betty married her husband Robert “Bobbie” McNish in October of 1953. They were married for 68 years. Bob passed away last October. They are now reunited.

Betty made her home and raised her children in Hambden. She was a homemaker, volunteering at the school, was a scout leader, swimming instructor and loved bowling.

She worked at several retail stores and was a member of the Chardon Garden Club, and her gardens were beautiful. Her painting was so intricate. Flower arranging and decorating was a self-learned skill.

Betty was an original member of St. Luke Episcopal Church and helped with many functions, including being a Sunday School Teacher. Her greatest love of all was her family.

She is survived by her children, Diana (Joseph) Klima, of Thompson Township, Peggy (Stephen) Stokes, of Madison, and Robert “Ted” (Cathy) McNish, of Rome, Ohio; grandchildren, Kimberly (Robert) Levar, Kathleen (Tim) Klima, Kelly (Robert) Nyzen, Joseph “Mike” (Carly) Klima, Barry (Robyn) McNish and Bryan McNish; great-grandchildren, Madeline, Ethan and Ian Christman, Faye, Zak, Jane, Pat and Hayley Levar, Henry, Emily, Everette and Milly Klima and John Nyzen, Dillon, Alana and Christine McNish.

Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert McNish; and brother, Robert Kenny.

The family extends its gratitude to University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center, The Hospice of the Western Reserve and her caretakers for their loving care.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations to your favorite charity in her memory.

A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

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

Edna Westover

Edna (Solley) Westover, 1934-2022, has changed residency.

It will be worth it all when we see Jesus, Life’s trials will seem so small When we see Christ; One glimpse of His dear face All sorrow will erase, So bravely run the race till we see Christ.

There will be no services. She will be laid to rest in Mapleview Cemetery.

Memories and condolences can be shared at www.slyffh.com. Sly Family Funeral Home assisted in her arrangements.

Judith Ayer

NEWBURY TWP. – On Wednesday, April 13, 2022, Judith (Judy) Ayer, of Newbury Township, loving wife and mother of three children, passed away at age 78. She is now pain free in heaven.

Judy was born on Feb. 28, 1944, in Northfield, Vt., to William and Katherine (nee Findley) Monty. She attended college at Mount Ida Junior College.

On July 11, 1964, she married Laurence George Ayer. They raised three sons, Larry Jr., Scott and Brian.

Judy had a passion for animals. She was a business owner, where she showed championship dogs, trained and groomed dogs, taught classes and engaged with the community. Over the years she owned a variety of animals, including dogs, cats, birds, horses and goats.

She also loved the Lord, the beach and her friends in Ohio and Florida.

Judy cared about people and her family.

This was evident in her support of her husband through many moves (including to Germany) and through his military service. She supported and encouraged her three boys in their sports and activities. She also cared for foster children, to provide and support them during a difficult time.

Judy was preceded in death by her father, William; mother, Katherine Findley; and brother William Jr. She is survived by her husband, Larry; three children, Larry Jr., Scott (Tina) and Brian (Lisa); brother Raymond; sisters, Charlene and Consuela; five grandchildren, Hannah, Nathan, Jenna, Carly, Lily; and three foster children, Gabby, Preston, Anthony.

A celebration of life service will be held on May 14, 2022, at 11 a.m., at the Burton American Legion Hall, 14052 Goodwin St., Burton. All friends and family are welcome.

She was laid to rest in Munn Cemetery, in Newbury, at a prior service.

Flowers may be sent to 11030 Bell Road, Newbury.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Geauga County Food Pantry, 13211 Aquilla Road, Ste. B, Chardon, OH 44024; or the Summer Lunch Program at Claridon Community Helps, P.O Box 12, East Claridon, OH 44033.

Sly Family Funeral Home assisted with her arrangements. Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www. slyffh.com.

Obituary Policy

Notices should be sent in writing by the funeral directors and memorial societies to: Geauga County Maple Leaf, P.O. Box 1166, Chardon, OH, 44024-5166, or faxed to 440-285-2015. The Maple Leaf charges a flat fee of $100 per obituary or death notice, including a photograph.

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Berkshire’s Cam Leggett on the mound and at the plate in the Badgers’ 12-6 win over West Geauga.

Berkshire Execution Defeats Wolverines

By Rich Kelly sports@karlovecmedia.com In what can honestly be described as a beautiful day for baseball and softball, the Berkshire Badgers hosted Chagrin Valley Conference rival West Geauga.

The Wolverines jumped out to a quick lead before Berkshire’s defense stopped them in their tracks, then were unable to hold their own in the bottom of the first inning.

Instead, the Badgers scored seven runs — only three of them earned — and that big first inning spurred Berkshire on to a 12-6 victory over the girls from Chesterland.

Taking full advantage of gifts in any contest is a key to winning, and that propelled the Badgers early on. Their first batter, Sierra

Berman, sent a short popup halfway between home plate and the pitcher’s mound. Starting hurler Haley Ottman raced in, waited for the ball to return from the stratosphere, but had it fall out of her glove for Berkshire’s first break. And more were to follow.

Second hitter Maddy Triskett, before being hit in the foot by a pitch, saw Berman head for second on a successful steal attempt.

Then the throw from the catcher hit second base, sending Berman to third base.

Anni Bergmeier set a tone for the game by sending a long drive to the fence in left field, plating both Berman and Triskett; another hit batsman and a bunt single down the third base line by Kylie Neumore loaded the bases; Athena Stute scored a run with a bloop single; another run came home on an-

other throwing miscue; Angie Romano plated a run with a fly ball; and the final run of the frame came home on a passed ball.

The Wolverines barely had time to blink, and in the second frame, it looked like more of the same. Bergmeier’s second double got it going. An infield hit, and base on balls, loaded the bases again with nobody out, and it looked like the knockout punch was about to land on the Wolverines’ chins.

Two more passed balls plated another pair of runs, but two consecutive popups on the infield, both ruled as infield fly-outs, led to a strikeout that ended the inning, and both teams settled into better softball efforts going forward.

Scoring single runs in the fourth and fifth innings to cut the gap to 10-4, West Geauga hit the ball on the screws often, so the key

factor for the Badgers became: catching it.

Luckily for them, they played error-free softball the whole day to stall any rallies.

The Wolverines tallied a pair of runs in the top of the seventh inning when three of the first four hitters reached base, including doubles from Maddie Fink and Hannah Williams.

But winning pitcher Cam Leggett got an infield popup and strikeout to end the game.

“We came out on the short end in this game,” West Geauga Coach Bob Keppler said.

“We made a couple mistakes in the first inning, and with Berkshire being so well coached every year, you can’t make errors against a good team and expect to win. We’re very young on varsity experience, too, but we know Shay (Malone, a junior who has already committed to Bucknell University) will get things done.”

Chardon Boys Tennis Starts Season Against Cleveland Heights

By Alan Kornspan sports@karlovecmedia.com After having five matches cancelled this spring, Chardon boys tennis began its season April 14 against Cleveland Heights at Cain Park.

“Considering with all the rain, we are doing OK,” said Chardon Head Coach Hannah Cseplo, a former NCAA Division I tennis player at West Virginia and Ohio State.

In fact, Quintin Marker, the Chardon’s second singles player, won his first match of the season.

“The game went well today: I won,” Marker said. “The serve game was going good.”

Although he played well, Marker noted that the weather conditions were tough.

“It affects the ball movement, so if you want to lob it up and put a softer ball (in play), then it moves more,” he said. “But if you want to put more direction on it, then you have to hit it harder.

“Then it was sunny out, too. When you

serve it, the sun is in your eyes, which makes it hard.”

After the match, Marker commented on his individual and team goals, and mentioned that he is looking forward to the Hilltoppers improving throughout the season.

“It’s fun when you see each other improve,” he said. “For me at least, I want to do good at sectionals this year. I mean, last time I lost, like, first round, so I hope to do good at sectionals and the conference.”

Marker’s brother, Sebastian, is the Hilltoppers team captain. He will compete at first singles.

Having participated in tennis for more than a decade, Sebastian has had a lot fun playing the game, and is optimistic that his team can achieve a .500 record this season. He also hopes to see the team improve its performance.

In addition to Sebastian and Quintin, Jake Schneider will compete in the third singles spot.

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Chardon’s Jake Schneider, the third singles on Chardon’s tennis team, talks during the match against Cleveland Heights. Schneider is a standout swimmer who competed on the Hilltoppers OHSAA state championship qualifying swim team and is also captain of the varsity soccer team.

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West Geauga Track Competes at Perry Relays

By Alan Kornspan sports@karlovecmedia.com The West Geauga boys and girls track and field team continued its success April 16 at the Perry Relays. Coming off dual meet victories against Chagrin Falls, the Wolverines won three events and placed in three more.

West Geauga boys distance runners included seniors Lorenzo Linek and John Mikes, juniors Grant Congdon, Daniel Kearns and Chris Whiting, and sophomore Matthew Dienes. All have continued their extremely successful 2021-22 school year. In particular, the team picked up this spring right where its left off in November, when all six athletes competed in the 2021 OHSAA Cross Country State Championships.

At the Perry Relays, Kearns, Linek, Mikes and Whiting took first place in the 4x1600 with a winning time of 19:05.55.

“The race went pretty good. It was a little cold today,” Mikes said. “I think that played a little bit of an effect on our bodies, but overall, it went really good.”

“We were going for a school record; we were about 15 seconds shy of it,” Linek said.

“But it was a good start. Hopefully we can get it at our next relay meet.”

In fact, this 4x1600 relay team is committed to obtaining the school record, said West Geauga Track and Field Coach Mike Taurasi.

“After their performance going to cross country state championships, they are pretty dedicated to putting in the time to do that,” Taurasi said.

The Wolverines boys relay team of Congdon, Dienes, Kearns and Whiting won the distance medley with a winning time of 11:05.10 — and narrowly missed setting a meet record by .33 seconds.

The Wolverines boys relay team of Congdon, Linek, Mikes and Van Peck finished third in the 4x800 with a time of 3:47.62.

In addition to the Wolverine boys winning two events and placing in another, the Wolverines girls team took first place in the 4x400 and placed in the 4x800 and 4x103 races.

Seniors Skye Hackathorn, Holly Hamilton, Shannon Swinerton and junior Grace Laster won the 4x400 with a time of 4:21.22, beating Madison by more than five seconds.

Also, seniors Hackathorn and Julia Martinez, sophomore Taylor Deets and freshman Campbell Henricksen placed third in the 4x800 with a time of 10:48.60.

“It turned out to be a great day, so we just pushed it,” Hackathorn said. “We are looking forward to better weather so we can get our times down.”

The Wolverines relay team of Shannon

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from page 19 Schneider is a standout swimmer who competed on the Hilltoppers OHSAA state championship qualifying swim team and is also captain of the varsity soccer team. This year, he decided to also play tennis.

While he is just starting out, Schneider’s athleticism has allowed him to be very competitive. He was not victorious in his first career high school tennis match against Cleveland Heights, but feels positively about the season and continues to improve at a remarkable pace.

“It was a pretty good match,” Schneider

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West Geauga’s Taylor Deets hands off to Julia Martinez in the 4X800-meter relay April 14 at the Perry Relays. Seniors Skye Hackathorn and Martinez, sophomore Deets and freshman Campbell Henricksen placed third in the 4x800 with a time of 10:48.60.

Swinerton, Maggie Furst, Alyssa Mobley and Michaela Platt finished second in the 4x103 relay for athletes involved in field events.

Coach Taurasi discussed how the season is progressing. said. “It was my first one ever; I only started about a month ago. I am pretty satisfied with the result. It was a great learning experience.”

“I would say he’s doing pretty good,” seconded his coach. “Definitely a multi-sport athlete, I have high hopes for him since he is a junior. So hopefully he can work to be really good next year.”

The Hilltoppers also have Ian Quinn and Quentin Fedak at first doubles and Connor Rozic and Aiden Blummel at second doubles.

Although the season has started slowly because of the weather, Coach Cseplo feels excited for the rest of the season.

“I have high hopes,” she said. “We have some solid talent.”

“We’re just looking to build off the veteran leadership from last year,” he said.

“We got a really strong distance group on both sides. Kind of smaller sprint group, younger kids. Kind of leaning on the dis-

tance kids to show everyone the rest of the way.”

The Wolverines compete next April 23 when they host the West Geauga Kurt Frankel Invitational.

VIDEO: Jake Schneider, Quintin Marker, Sebastian Marker and Coach Hannah Cseplo

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Competing for the Fun of It All

By Rich Kelly sports@karlovecmedia.com

It isn’t often that our local newspapers get to cover junior high athletics. Space comes at a premium, so sporting coverage is usually reserved for high school events.

But April 13 at Cardinal High School’s Richard A. Moss Field, the Grand Valley Mustangs and Berkshire Badgers seventhand eighth-graders met with the Cardinal Huskies to celebrate the chance to compete in track and field, and it was a newsworthy event.

As storms passed by, clearing the way for clear skies and warmer temperatures before evening storms, it was the kind of day athletes live for.

Junior high athletes have not quite developed their competitive streak, though.

So while we won’t cover much in the way of scoring, their efforts — almost always with big smiles on their faces, or grimaces — led to a spectacular display of sportsmanship, effort and promise.

“Our numbers are down a bit this year from past seasons at this level,” Grand Valley Coach Clint Nims said. “A key element for them is to make sure they work their best but also have fun doing it. As they mature and grow, they will learn what they can and can’t do, they’ll learn about what part of this sport they like or don’t like, and they will learn to apply the things they learn as they compete in other life or social events.”

Some of these young athletes are already nearly as large as their high school counterparts, yet two things not yet in their repertoires are strength and stamina. They also aren’t looking at winning as everything — a good thing.

Berkshire seventh-grader Henry Nyzen competes in the 1600, 800 and 4x400 relays for his school. As he watched teammates and competitors prepare for their races before stepping up himself, he smiled and exhorted them on in their efforts.

“I ran cross country this year,” he said.

“I like track so far because it’s not as hard to do. The events are shorter, so while I still have to work at it, it’s been a lot of fun as well. I don’t have any goals for myself at this point, I just want to get better and have fun doing it.

“It’s nice to win. At the same time, I’m just trying to have fun running. I just like the sport itself.”

Another Cardinal eighth-grader, Sam Gdovichin, also is having a great time, but looking to future accomplishments in his sport.

“My mom got me interested in track,” he said. “She ran in high school track, and she really told me how much fun it can be. I want to run in the 200, 400, and maybe the 800 in middle school and in high school.

“I don’t have a lot of goals at this point, but one thing I want to shoot for is to break a minute in the 400. That would really be great for me.”

Coaches are well aware of how their student-athletes see things in front of them.

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Cardinal eighth grader Landon Gallagher during a relay race April 13 at Cardinal High School’s Richard A. Moss Field against the Grand Valley Mustangs and Berkshire Badgers seventh- and eighth-graders.

Berkshire Coach Brianne Valenti, while keeping record of how her kids performed, also spent plenty of time cheering them on and lending advice in the middle of races.

“I don’t really need to motivate them much,” she said when asked if there is something special she tries to impart on these young minds and bodies. “It has to be fun for the kids first. Then they know how much to push themselves and how much to push each other as teammates.”

While busy coordinating each event and recording times and distances, Cardinal Coach Jen Fekete also found time to do some coaching on technique and effort. She certainly earns her money as a teacher and coach, all the while handling props, equipment and just about anything that is part of each event.

“It’s nice to learn to compete, but it’s more important for them to learn what they can expect of themselves in lifelong endeavors and events,” she said. “We try to make it fun for them at all times, to let them work into things they really will enjoy and like for the rest of their lives.”

However, don’t think for a second that these young people don’t care about competing. They also just really care about learning lessons on how to be a friend, teammate and competitor in life. And if the kids running and jumping in Middlefield’s sunny skies last week are any example of the future for their lives, or track and field as a sport, this area has some majorly successful and fun-to-watch seasons to come.

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Cardinal seventh grader Joshua Miller during a relay race April 13 at Cardinal High School’s Richard A. Moss Field against the Grand Valley Mustangs and Berkshire Badgers seventh- and eighth-graders.

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Kenston KCS Presents Spring Musical

Kenston Center Stage presents its spring musical, “Disney’s The Little Mermaid,” at 7 p.m. April 21-23 and at 2 p.m. for a matinee performance in the Robert A. Lee Auditorium.

Tickets ranging from $10 to $14 are available via the Box Office link at kenstonlocal.org.

In a magical kingdom beneath the sea, the beautiful young mermaid, Ariel, longs to leave her ocean home to live in the world above.

This fishy fable will capture your heart with its irresistible songs, including “Under the Sea,” “Kiss the Girl” and “Part of Your World.”

King Triton’s youngest daughter, Ariel, wishes to pursue the human Prince Eric in the world above, bargaining with the evil sea witch, Ursula, to trade her tail for legs. But the bargain is not what it seems, and Ariel needs the help of her colorful friends, Flounder the fish, Scuttle the seagull and Sebastian the crab, to restore order under the sea.

The cast, crew and orchestra are comprised of Gaby Bates, Sasha Baum, Dominic Blogna, Ava Brennan, Natalie Brown, Keely Chamberlin, Peter Como, Victor Como, Audrey Cowan, Jailyn Davidson, Leah Denno, Cayla DiBernardo, Lily Emch, Alex Ensign, Elise Flinders, Sam Flinders, Micah Greenberg, Lucas Gulas, Sam

NHS Carnival

Kenston High School National Honor Society is hosting a carnival on April 23 before the Center Stage production of “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” from 12-2 p.m. and again from 4:30-6:45 p.m. There will be face painting and carnival games with prizes available to win. Carnival tickets will be sold at the door at six for $5. Come support the cast and crew at the National Honor Society Carnival.

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Jake Spencer, as Skuttle, with cast members from the upcoming Kenston Center Stage production of “Disney’s The Little Mermaid,” visit students at Timmons Elementary School to invite them to the upcoming spring musical.

Gulas, Corrine Hamby, Ashley Handwerk, Joey Holdinski, Kate Hutchison, Josie Ianiro, Ava Intelisano, Maddy Jaroch, Sarah Jones, Maddi Kapela, Jon King, Jacob Kovalski, Nya Ku, Nick Lai, Mitchell Lai, Justin Link, Mia Lioudis, Lisa Markoff, Tyshon McKinney, Kylie Moore, Lindsey Myshrall, Piper Noda, Elena Perrine, Ella Pitz, Maddie Rees, Becca Rengers, Cailey Rog-

ers, Jackson Rosneck, Luke Schmidt, Ben Serafin, Hayley Sharp, Robin Simms, Maya Simpson, Faith Smith, Nathan Snyder, Sam Snyder, Molly Spehar, Jake Spencer, Aly Stefancin, Lauren Stever, Owen Stice, Erriana Strong, Matt Strong, John Tatara, Lily Tatara, Mackenzie Villers, Gavin Watson, Olivia White, Charlotte Witmer-Rich and Maddie Worsdall.

Kenston residents are invited to join the superintendent and members of the administrative team at upcoming in-person community opportunities to share a cup of coffee and talk about what is happening at Kenston Schools.

Mark the calendar for April 28 from 1-2 p.m. at Buckeye Chocolates; May 3 from 1-2 p.m. at South Franklin Circle; May 11 from 9-10 a.m. at Two Café; and May 17 from 5-6 p.m. at Sirna’s Pizza in Auburn Township.

The superintendent and administration look forward to being out in the community to connect with members of the district.

Chardon Deeper Conversation Event

In partnership with the Geauga County Sheriff Office’s LOSS Team and the Educational Services Center of the Western Reserve, Chardon Schools is hosting an adult-only event featuring a speaker panel looking to help break the painful silence of suicide and share information on intervention strategies.

The keynote speaker is Lisa Cardina, who will be sharing lessons she learned from her son Blakely Cardina’s suicide. Blakely died at the age of 26 in October 2017. One of the noted pillars of the upcoming conversation will be “ask a question, save a life.”

In addition to Ms. Cardina, the speaker panel will include Tracy Jordan and Kimmy Farone from the LOSS Team and Karen Lackey of the ESCWR. The meeting will be held on April 26 at Chardon Middle School from 6-7:30 p.m. Registration is not required, but is encouraged.

Community members interested in attending can register by calling Chardon High School social worker Joan Blackburn at 440-2854057. Please note that only adults may attend this event.

Rotary Speech Contest

Chardon High School students Sarah Douglas and Charlotte Jons had the opportunity to compete in the Chardon Rotary's annual

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Chardon High School students Charlotte Jons, left, and Sarah Douglas display their Chardon Rotary speech contest third and first place certificates, respectively.

four-way test high school speech contest held at The Lodge at Bass Lake on April 4. Sarah, a junior, won first place, a standing that qualified her for the April 9 regional, while sophomore Charlotte tied for third place.

Sarah and Charlotte each have a track record of exceptional success in the speech arena. Just last month, Sarah medaled in the Academic Decathlon state tournament’s speech event, while Charlotte placed sixth out of 51 competitors in the program oral interpretation event at the Ohio Speech and Debate As-

sociation’s state contest, marking her second year as a state competitor.

CHS faculty member and long-time Academic Decathlon coach Allen Herner served as Sarah's coach in preparation for the contest while Charlotte was coached by her mom, Amy Roediger, who is a Mentor High School chemistry teacher, long-running OSDA coach and a pioneer of the speech and debate program here in Chardon.

"I'm very proud of our Chardon students,” said coach Herner. “Their success really speaks to the fact that, led by the English department, CHS puts a cross-curricular emphasis on presentation and public speaking skills."

Young Entrepreneur Finalist

Chardon Middle School sixth-grader and innovator Ben Majetich advanced with his Drone Assistant Nifty (D.A.N.) Drone concept to the final round of the Young Entrepreneur Majetich Institute’s Pitch Challenge sales pitch contest earlier this month.

CMS submitted 15 student videos to the contest this year, and out of 1,000 participating students in all of Northeast Ohio, Ben was

identified as a finalist, representing one of only 20 in his age tier (grades 5-8).

“I am so excited and incredibly proud of him,” said CMS social studies teacher Rachel Holub.

Ben developed his D.A.N. Drone concept earlier this school year when Mrs. Holub and CMS English language arts teacher Ellen Bostwick partnered their sixth-grade classes for the implementation of the YEI Pitch Challenge as a capstone project to a cross-curricular economics unit.

In his sales pitch video submitted to the contest, Ben described D.A.N. Drone as a solution to modern day problems, including help in locating your misplaced keys, a recognition mode to sense when you need comfort after a bad day, Internet connectivity when your Wi-Fi cuts out and immediate charging for your phone when the battery dies. With great enthusiasm in the video, Ben summarized D.A.N. Drone as functioning as both a smart and nice personal assistant that can be with you at all times.

Online voting for the finalists was open to the public until April 8. All 60 finalists will receive an Amazon gift card, while the 15 winners — five from each of the three grade ranges — will earn additional prizes. Winners will be announced later this month.

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Legal Notices LEGAL NOTICE Sale of Real Estate Geauga County Foreclosure Auction Case# 19-F-000301. Nationstar Mortgage LLC d/b/a Mr. Cooper vs Negrelli, Mark, et al.

The description of the property to be sold is as follows: Property Address: 16949 RAVENNA ROAD, AUBURN, Geauga, Ohio, 44021; Legal Description: Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number: 01-111350 Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com opening on 05/03/2022 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: 05/17/2022 at 10:00 AM. Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is $5000.00 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 19F000301 into the search bar.

Apr7-14-21, 2022

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO 21-F-000652 – Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company as Trustee for Mortgage Assets Management Series I Trust, Plaintiff v. Unknown Administrator, Executor or Fiduciary, Unknown Heirs, Next of Kin, Unknown Spouses, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors and Beneficiaries of the Estate of James D. Stoneman, et al., Defendants To: UNKNOWN ADMINISTRATOR, EXECUTOR OR FIDUCIARY, UNKNOWN HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN, UNKNOWN SPOUSES, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, CREDITORS AND BENEFICIARIES OF THE ESTATE OF JAMES D. STONEMAN, you will take notice that on October 26, 2021, Plaintiff, filed a Complaint for foreclosure in the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas, 100 Short Court, Suite 300, Chardon, Ohio 44024, being Case No. 21-F-000652, alleging that there is due to the Plaintiff the sum of $214,327.96, plus interest as of October 1, 2021.

In a reverse mortgage all advances are added to the loan balance, per the terms of the note. As such, the principal balance continues to grow due to monthly servicing fees, mortgage insurance premiums, and other costs set forth under the terms of the note and mortgage. The real property has a street address of 9895 RAVENNA ROAD CHARDON, OH 44024, being permanent parcel number Parcel Number: 06-050150.

Plaintiff further alleges that by reason of death of the borrower, the conditions of said Mortgage have been broken and the same has become due and payable. Plaintiff prays that the Defendant named above be required to answer and assert any interest in said real property or be forever barred from asserting any interest therein, for foreclosure of said mortgage, marshalling of liens, and the sale of said real property, and that the proceeds of said sale be applied according to law.

Said Defendant is required to file an Answer on or before the twenty-eighth day following the last date of Publication.

BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE FOR MORTGAGE ASSETS MANAGEMENT SERIES I TRUST

By Austin R. Decker, 0100918; Benjamin M. Rodriguez, 0079289; Brady J. Lighthall, 0079428; Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, Attorneys for Plaintiff, 2400 Chamber Center Dr., Suite 220, Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017, Telephone: 470-321-7112, Facsimile: 833-310-1332, Email: berodriguez@raslg.com, blighthall@ raslg.com, ausdecker@raslg.com.

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PUBLIC NOTICE The following matters are the subject of this public notice by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The complete public notice, including any additional instructions for submitting comments, requesting information, a public hearing, filing an appeal, or ADA accommodations may be obtained at: https://epa. ohio.gov/actions or Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St. P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216. Ph: 614-644-3037 email: HClerk@epa.ohio. gov Final Issuance of Permit-To-Install and Operate Creative Mold & Machine Inc 10385 Kinsman Rd, OH ID #: P0131633 Date of Action: 04/12/2022

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FEPTIO renewal for a fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) parts manufacturing facility including grinding and sanding and spray booths for FRP parts.

Final Approval of Plans and Specifications Middlefield Village PO Box 1019, Mansfield, OH 44062 ID #: 1288166 Date of Action: 04/12/2022 This final action not preceded by proposed action and is appealable to ERAC. Revised Detail Plans for PWSID:OH2802012 Plan No:1288166 Regarding New Well Application.

Apr21, 2022

LEGAL NOTICE SALE OF REAL ESTATE In the State of Ohio, County of Geauga, Case No. 19-F-000582 – Pingora Loan Servicing, LLC (Plaintiff) vs. Sean T. Kniss, et. al. (Defendants) In pursuance of an Order of Sale directed to me in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public online auction the following described real estate: Property Address: 335 Cynthia Dr., Chardon, OH 44024 Legal Description: A full legal description of the property may be obtained at: www.buddybartonauctions.com.

Parcel Number: 10-080550 Said Premises Appraised: $60,000.00 Minimum Bid: $40,000.00 Location of Sale: Online Bidding at www.buddybartonauctions.com.

Bidding Open Date: Friday, May 6, 2022 at 9:00 AM Bidding Closes Date: Friday, May 13, 2022 at 12:00 PM 2nd Provisional Open Date: Friday, May 20, 2022 at 9:00 AM 2nd Provisional Close Date: Friday, May 27, 2022 at 12:00 PM Terms of Sale: A deposit in the amount of $5,000.00 is due by wire transfer within 48 hours upon conclusion of the auction. Funding must take place within 30 days of confirmation of sale. A 10% Buyer’s Premium shall apply. The auction is subject to postponement and cancellation.

Ross Barton III, Private Selling Officer, info@ buddybartonauctions.com, 330-464-1375.

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NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON MOTION PROPOSING TO AMEND THE TROY TOWNSHIP ZONING RESOLUTION O.RC. SECTION 519.12(D) Notice is hereby given that the Troy Township Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on a motion which is an amendment, identified as number ZC2022-1 to the Troy Township Zoning Resolution at the Troy Township Community House, 13950 Main Market Road at 7:00 o’clock p.m. on Monday, May 2, 2022.

The motion proposing to amend the zoning resolution will be available for examination at the Troy Township Fire Department, 14019 Nash Road from 7:00 o’clock a.m. to 6:00 o’clock p.m. from April 20, 2022 through May 2, 2022.

After the conclusion of the public hearing, the matter will be submitted to the board of township trustees for its action.

Lisa Murphy, Secretary Apr21, 2022

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON MOTION PROPOSING TO AMEND THE TROY TOWNSHIP ZONING MAP O.R.C. SECTION 519.12(C) Notice is hereby given that the Troy Township Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on a motion which is an amendment, identified as number ZC2022-2 to the Troy Township Zoning Map at the Troy Community House, 13950 Main Market Road at 7:30 o’clock p.m. on Monday, May 2, 2022.

The addresses and PPN’s of all properties to be rezoned or redistricted by the proposed amendment and the names of owners of these properties, as they appear on the county auditor’s current tax list are: 32-073300, 12565 Main Market Road, Troy Oaks Homes & Residential Community LLC, 49.45 acres 32-073200, Main Market Road, Troy Oaks Homes & Residential Community LLC, 41.07 acres The present zoning classification of property named in the proposed amendment is: MHP: Manufactured Home Park.

The proposed zoning classification of property named in the proposed amendment is: R-3: Residential (3 acres).

The motion proposing to amend the zoning map will be available for examination at the Troy Township Fire Department, 14019 Nash Road from 7:00 o’clock a.m. to 6:00 o’clock p.m. from April 20, 2022 through May 2, 2022.

After the conclusion of the public hearing the matter will be submitted to the board of township trustees for its action.

Lisa Murphy, Secretary Apr21, 2022

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Newbury Township Notice is hereby given that The Newbury Township Board of Zoning Appeals will con-

duct a public hearing on three different applications, identified as number AV 22-003, for an appeal requesting variances to the Newbury Township Zoning Resolution on the 3rd of May, 2022. The meeting will begin at 7:00 pm, at the Newbury Township Town Hall, 14899 Auburn Road, Newbury, OH. This application, submitted by The Zaremba Group, LLC, and 9939 Kinsman Road, LLC, c/o Nora White, requests area variances, for a proposed commercial building, including area variances of the remainder parcel of a lot split.

The property is located in a B-1 Commercial/ Business district, parcel number 23-353400, located at 9939 Kinsman Road, Newbury OH 44065.

Lorraine Sevich, Secretary Apr21, 2022

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON MOTION PROPOSING TO AMEND THE CHARDON TOWNSHIP ZONING RESOLUTION R.C. 519.12 (G) Notice is hereby given that the Chardon Township Trustees will conduct a public hearing on a motion which is an amendment, identified as number 2022-1, to the Chardon Township Zoning Resolution at the Chardon Township Town Hall at 7:00 o’clock p.m. on Wednesday, May 4, 2022.

The motion proposing to amend the zoning resolution will be available for examination at the Chardon Library from 9:00 o’clock a.m. to 9:00 o’clock p.m. from April 19, 2022, through May 4, 2022.

Linda Kerry, Secretary Apr21, 2022

Geauga County Sheriff – Scott A. Hildenbrand

the 3th day of May, 2022, in the precinct designated as follows: PRECINCT CINCT B

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On the questions designated as follows: Shall the sale of beer, wine and mixed beverages be permitted by Hemly Tool Supply, Inc., dba Hemly Hardware an applicant for a C1, C2 liquor permit, who is engaged in the business of operating a hardware store at 16600 Thompson Road, Thompson (Thompson Township), Ohio 44086 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 Apr21, 2022

ISSUE # 6 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 January 31, 2022, there will be submitted to a vote of the electors of said precinct, at the PRIMARY ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting therein, on the 3th day of May, 2022, in the precinct designated as follows: PRECINCT CINCT B

THOMPSON

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On the questions designated as follows:

ELECTION NOTICES 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 CHARDON TOWNSHIP, Ohio, passed on the January 15, 2022, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the PRIMARY ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 3th day of May, 2022 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation: An additional tax for the benefit of Chardon Township for the purpose of the general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing, and repair of streets, roads, and bridges at a rate not exceeding 2.75 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.275 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for 5 years, commencing in 2022, first due in calendar year 2023.

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 Apr14-21, 2022

ISSUE # 4 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 CLARIDON TOWNSHIP, Ohio, passed on the January 31, 2022, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the PRIMARY ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 3th day of May, 2022 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation: An additional tax for the benefit of Claridon Township excluding Aquilla Village for the purpose of general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing and repair of streets, roads and bridges at a rate not exceeding 1.76 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to $0.176 for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for 5 years, commencing in 2022, first due in calendar year 2023.

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 Apr14-21, 2022

ISSUE # 5 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 January 31, 2022, there will be submitted to a vote of the electors of said precinct, at the PRIMARY ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting therein, on

Shall the sale of wine and mixed beverages be permitted for sale on Sunday by Hemly Tool Supply, Inc., dba Hemly Hardware, an applicant for a D-6 liquor permit who is engaged in the business of operating a hardware store at 16600 Thompson Road, Thompson (Thompson Township), Ohio 44086 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 Apr21, 2022

BID NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE Geauga County Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Geauga County Board of Commissioners at, 470 Center Street, Building 4, Chardon, Ohio 44024 until 1:45 P.M. official local time on May 11, 2022 for The Asphalt Resurfacing of Sections A-B of Washington Street, CH-0606 RE-BID in South Russell Village and Bainbridge Township. Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud the same day at 2:00 P.M. The estimated construction cost for this project is $775,000.00.

Copies of the plans and/or specifications may be obtained digitally online at https://www. geaugacountyengineer.org/projects-bids/online-plans-and-specifications/ or a hardcopy is available at the Geauga County Engineer’s Office, 12665 Merritt Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024.

A copy of this legal notice is posted on the County’s internet site on the World Wide Web. Go to https://www.geaugacountyengineer. org/projects-bids/legal-notices/ and click on the project name to view this legal notice.

A bid guaranty in the amount of one hundred (100%) percent of the bid amount or a certified check, cashier’s check or letter of credit pursuant to Chapter 1305 of the Ohio Revised Code in the amount of ten (10%) percent of the total bid amount shall accompany each bid. The bid shall be let upon a unit price basis.

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 WD#OH20210001.

DOMESTIC STEEL USE REQUIREMENTS AS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 153.011 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE APPLIES TO THIS PROJECT. COPIES OF SECTION 153.011 OF THE REVISED CODE CAN BE OBTAINED FROM ANY OF THE OFFICES OF THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES. 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 Apr14-21, 2022

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Geauga County Sheriff ’s Report The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office April 8-14, 2022.

ANIMAL PROBLEM April 9 9:16 a.m., Bell Street, Newbury. Neighbor’s pit bulls came into caller’s yard and killed their cat and then the neighbor shot the dog in the backyard. Information passed on to dog warden.

5:07 p.m., Clay Street, Thompson. Caller says there is a pig in the road. Deputy checked area but was unable to locate a pig in roadway. UTL/GOA. April 12 6:48 a.m., Woodin Road, Hambden. Aggressive dog eating a carcass. Seems to be a poodle or poodle mix. Growls when caller gets close. Call canceled prior to arrival; owner retrieved dog.

ASSAULT April 10 11:56 a.m., Mayfield Road, Munson. Female at assisted living home grabbed caller by the neck over a vape. No weapons, parties are separated. Disagreement over a vape pen and payment for the vape pen that no longer works. Verbal dispute only. Caretaker was present during verbal altercation. Complainant will stay away from the other resident and will advise the staff members if she has any more problems.

CITIZEN ASSIST April 11 11:28 a.m., Bass Lake Road, Munson. Male would like to speak to a deputy regarding a complaint that was made against him at the YMCA. He was told there are no current charges against him and incident

was only documented. He said he was not trying to be a pervert and only took girl’s photo so he could draw a painting.

He also advised he didn’t realize she was a juvenile.

FRAUD April 14 5:30 p.m., Hosmer Road, Parkman. Caller has been in an online relationship for the past 18 months with a man who claims to be from California. Caller lived in Arizona when it started and now lives in Parkman. Caller has taken out loans, purchased Amazon, Google Play and other types of cards, and sent them to him.

He also has taken out loans in caller’s name and now there is stuff on caller’s credit report. He’s asking for more money and now he’s threatening to kill caller.

Caller has given him around $10,000. He claims to be on a mission for the military. Caller advised to contact her bank to set up extra security features and to contact credit bureaus.

HARASSMENT April 8 2:17 p.m., Old State Road, Parkman. Brother is harassing caller online. Caller’s brother was posting criminal convictions of him on social media. Advice given.

April 10 2:08 p.m., Taylor May Road, Auburn. Female is going through a divorce and believes her husband is tracking her phone and he posted personal conversations of her texts on social media. Advice given to file for protection order against husband.

INJURED PERSON April 9 10:39 p.m., Mayfield Road, Munson. There

is a female across the street who said she’s hurt and was thrown from a car.

Suspect vehicle is gone. Female told caller’s husband she wouldn’t do what they wanted her to do so they threw her out.

Chester FD called and said they saw a person on side of road, person was alert.

They had a patient on board so could not stay. Female now at caller’s residence.

Female is approximately 50 and from Parma.

SEX OFFENSE April 14 12:57 p.m., Merritt Road, Munson. Female in lobby to register with sex offender office. Information taken and she was advised she has to meet with the registration deputy. Information added to Spillman.

kind. Deputies requesting squad for female who admitted taking about 4 grams of mushrooms. Female transported to UH Geauga, where she was cited.

April 12 10:46 a.m., Fox Meadow Lane, Chardon. Caller was “catfished’ by someone on Match. com and wants to speak to a deputy because she is scared. Deputy spoke with caller and gave her some advice on actions she could take to report a possible fake user on Match.com.

THEFT April 13 11:05 a.m., Madison Road, Middlefield. Catalytic converter stolen off a truck. Report taken.

SUSPICIOUS April 8 7:45 p.m., Peters Road, Middlefield. Older red truck with white stripe and camper on the back bed. Last seen on Bundysburg. Caller stated the truck kept driving by school children earlier, now back in area. Deputy met with caller who is concerned because he was aware of a similar vehicle driving around other Amish schools in area. Male driver was described as white male with glasses and wearing a hat. No further description obtained. Deputies checked area.

UTL. Deputy will check area throughout shift.

WEAPON OFFENSE April 8 8:40 a.m., Auburn Road, Munson. Neighbor next door is coming out every day and trying to intimidate the tree planters. Today when the workers crested the hill they heard two gunshots. Caller will meet deputy at roadway. Caller said neighbor did not shoot the rounds in his direction and shot them a few hundred yards away from his workers. Deputy attempted to speak with neighbor about complaint. He opened the door and said he will not talk and shut the door. No crime committed.

April 9 6:28 p.m., Franks Road, Auburn. Caller states a topless female is sitting in her driveway. Stated she knocked on door and asked for a ride. Female said she needs help, but did not explain what

April 13 2:17 p.m., Stone Road, Newbury. Gunshots coming from Stone Road area. It is dismissal time so complainant concerned for students. Area checked. GOA/UTL on gunfire.

Real Estate Transfers Following is a list of real estate transfers for the week ending April 8, 2022, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only.

AUBURN TOWNSHIP Ryan S. Piotrowski, 18430 Quinn Road, to John L. Beebe (trustee), $100,000. (17.10 acres) Tim Larry and Cheryl C. Carter, 10805 Robert Lane, to George S. and Deborah L. Wenger, $620,000. (2.00 acres) Paula White (TOD), 17124 Curry Lane, to Joshua R. and Anna K. Sirk, $342,000. (2.90 acres) BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP 17210 Chillicothe Road LLC, 17210 Chill-

icothe Road, to Caroline Pinney, $315,000.

(0.34 acres) C. Craig Mcconnell Jr. (trustee), 17410 Fish Creek Trail, to William and Patricia Wolford (trustees), $861,000. (1.18 acres) Ryan and Petal Natalie Drennan, 8895 E. Pilgrim Drive, to Jerry Paul Judd III, $460,000. (1.02 acres) Jim M. and Lynne J. Varney (trustees), 18970 Brewster Road, to Michael and Sandra Heffernan, $420,000. (1.95 acres) Henry and Kathleen M. Werner, 17805 Haskins Road, to Phung Nhan and Hoang Vu, $466,000. (4.63 acres) CHARDON CITY Elizabeth D. Jeckering, 211 Canfield Drive, to Erica Danielle and Paul Robert Melton, $400,000. (0.64 acres) CHARDON TOWNSHIP Herman Lee Fannin, 10992 Olmar Drive, to Rosika Bertovic, $159,000. (1.00 acres) William Karl Rudloff and Pham Quehuong (trustees), 465 South St., to Yvonne Lynn and Eugene Arthur Walker, $371,000. (1.13 acres) CHESTER TOWNSHIP Christine A. Hill (TOD), 12506 Ward Drive, to Szymon J. and Tomasz H. Kowalczyk, $220,000. (1.07 acres)

Paul Kepchar, 11759 Pinewood Trail, to Tyler Nicholas and Carrie Irene Pocsics, $289,000. (2.24 acres) Adam M. and Mary Hardwick, 12629 Hovey Drive, to Denise Simcox, $216,000. (0.69 acres) Efren Aguirre Jr., 13185 Westchester Trail, to Alex N. Kuchik, $145,000. (2.02 acres) Michael W. Milan II, 13068 Heath Road, to Austin Schimley and Shelby Henderson, $217,000. (1.08 acres) HAMBDEN TOWNSHIP Robert H. (TOD) and Laura A. Chorman (TOD), 9500 Venus Road, to Joshua B. and Lissandra Mikolajski, $65,000. (5.00 acres) HUNTSBURG TOWNSHIP Aklhs LLC and Michael Loza Jr. (TOD), 12979 Madison Road, to Aklhs LLC and Joseph M. II and Jamielee Sykora, $70,000.

(40.23 acres)

and Wendy E. and Mark Vacik, $266,000.

(57.04 acres) NEWBURY TOWNSHIP Parkman Meadows LLC, 14000 Bass Lake Road, to Independent Meadows LLC, $430,000. (54.70 acres) Patricia J. Lapham, 12304 Kinsman Road, to B A L Investments LLC, $375,000. (2.14 acres) Casa Sophia Properties LLC, 14347 View Drive, to Sumersaete Group, $108,000. (0.32 acres) Judith Anne Cullen, 11093 Kinsman Road, to Jeffrey J. Corrigan, $110,000. (0.38 acres) RUSSELL TOWNSHIP Melissa L. Young, Melanie C. Osburn, and Lauren E. Young, 9674 Kinsman Road, to Michelle L. and Jeffrey A. Burke, $385,000.

(1.50 acres)

MIDDLEFIELD TOWNSHIP Viola and Andrew Farmwald Jr., 15830 Georgia Road, to LSC 2020 LLC, $153,000.

(3.33 acres)

SOUTH RUSSELL VILLAGE Theresa A. Beckett (trustee), 537 Manor Brook Drive, to Susan Ann Metallo, $770,900. (1.45 acres) Mark R. and Christine Orzen, 55 Paw Paw Lake Drive, to Stacy M. Edwards (trustee), $379,900. (1.00 acres)

MONTVILLE TOWNSHIP Ronald and Dennis W. Mausling, 17779 Gar Highway, to Mark A. and Erica Clason

THOMPSON TOWNSHIP Daniel Byler, 7025 Ledge Road, to Ryan Estep, $305,000. (20.66 acres)

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FREE fact: it is ILLEGAL to give or sell vapes to anyone under 21-years-old. Vaping may damage their lungs and brains!

EVENTS Chinese Auction to support the Conversation Station in Orwell. Held at St. Mary Hall, 103 N. Maple, Orwell. Friday, May 20, 11a-7p and Saturday, May 21, 9a-3p. $10 admission includes 25 bidding tickets and a chance at $100 Door Prize. Presale: 440-563-6327 or 440-812-8811.

SNPJ Music Fest & Craft Show: Saturday, May 21 - Craft show 11a-5p, Music noon-10p. $15 at gate, $10 advance. snpjfarmkirtland.com 440-283-9373.

FOR SALE Antique clocks, antique crank wall phone $79, humpback chest $79, large wooden rocking horse $79, antique sewing cabinet $89. 440-338-3563.

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SERVICES John’s Plumbing: Affordable and reliable. Water heaters, toilets, faucets, drain cleaning, gas lines, sump pumps, well tanks. 440-285-0800.

Kiln dried live edge slabs: walnut, hickory, maple, elm available. We also make custom tables, benches, etc. 440-313-2478.

Taking down dead and unwanted trees, and doing small tree trimming. Clean-up is optional. 440-323-8522.

Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses, we do most anything. Call between 8a-4p, 440-813-4272.

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Offering special discounts for interior and exterior painting and staining this season. 20+ years experience. Professional and insured. Call Dan 440-342-4552.

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

Buying all Stanley Bailey planes and machinist tools. Call Karl at 440-812-3392.

Buying old beer cans. Call Steve 440-8348776. Steel cans only.

Vintage punch bowl set $35. Granite Ware saucepan $16. Coffee mill $75. Milk bottles $10 each. Additional vintage items. 440-729-1082.

2711125 style Frogg Toggs waders, vest included $50. “New” Target 10” tile saw with stand $300 OBO. Dan R.T. Byler 440272-5736.

For Sale: 1939 Farmall A Tractor. $1,850.

Call 216-316-1526. Running condition.

Ford 9N rebuilt engine, new clutch assembly & flywheel. Lots of new parts and paint, $2,800 OBO. John Deere snow blower, used very little, works real nice, $225. (440) 313-5896 Troybilt rototiller OEM furrower tiller plow attachment #2638, $50. Cultivating tines assembly kit with hardware #1243, $150. Bob 440-548-5801.

His and hers golf clubs, pull carts and travel bags, $50 each or best offer. Leave message: 440-313-8686 Ken. R/H Polaroid camera 380 $500. Brownie Hawkeye camera $65. Billy Jacks Hat $30. New 8-track $50. 440-655-9999, leave message.

For Sale. Yanmar Tractor Model SA424, only 81 hours, plus bucket box, scraper, backhoe, cutter. $26,500. (440) 548-5282.

Ford 9N rebuilt engine new clutch assembly & flywheel. Lots of new parts and paint. $2,800 OBO. John Deere snow blower, used very little, works real nice. $225. 440-313-5896.

1972 Ridgeway Grandfather clock, excellent condition. $100 OBO. Ping-pong table FREE - you get it out of my basement. 440-285-7385.

Hay for sale, $3 per bale. Two 16” English saddles, $50 each. Western saddle, $75. Sewing machine table, $40. 3-tier saddle rack, $75. Call/text 216-347-4434.

2 raised bed planters 4’x8’ $40, 3.5’x6.5’ $30 or both for $60. 440-834-8943.

Bev Thompson Avon Independent Sales Representative Call: 440-708-8045 Visit my Web site: https://www.avon.com/ myavon/bthompson8804

GARAGE/ESTATE SALES Marketplace Mall in Middlefield is looking for vendors, retailers, artisans and crafters with unique and quality merchandise. Call 440-313-8147 for more information.

Yard sale: April 27. Old books, antiques, food and drinks. Joe and Cindy Miller, 16925 Farmington Road, West Farmington, OH 44491.

HELP WANTED Looking for part-time help with stocking inventory and eBay assistance. Great pay. Flexible hours. Call 440-729-5000.

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