Geauga County Maple Leaf 5-15-2024

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Firefighter, Captain Implore Trustees to Hire Chief

FD Seeks to Charge For Nuisance Calls

By Allison Wilson editor@kArlovecmediA com

Firefighter Adam Stewart sparked some heat May 7 when he pressed Troy Township Trustees on the still vacant fire chief position.

Previous Fire Chief Eric Matthews resigned in December of 2023, with Nick Bushek serving as interim chief since.

“We have not had a fire chief, an actual fire chief, for the last seven months,” Stewart said. “And I’d like to know what the plan is to get a new person in that position.”

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Cardinal BOE Approves School Name Change

By Ann WishArt Ann@kArlovecmediA com

As Cardinal Middle School transforms into a kindergarten-through-sixth-grade school, it will also have a new name.

Cardinal Schools Board of Education voted unanimously May 8 to rename the building at 16175 Alameda Drive Cardinal Elementary School.

The decision between Cardinal Elementary School and Jordak Elementary School was made following a survey to which 199 individuals responded, said board President Linda Smallwood.

“The survey results were very,

Parkman Parochial Demolished, New Amish School Planned

By Ann WishArt Ann@kArlovecmediA com

The historic Parkman Parochial School on Newcombe Road in Parkman Township saw its last day on May 7.

The school, torn down last Tuesday, was no lon ger large enough to accommodate the Amish students in the area, said neigh bor Ruth Troyer.

Built in 1949, it was the first Amish school opened in Geauga County at a time when Amish educational culture was under fire, said neighbor Samuel Weaver.

“Back then, there was so much dissension,” recalled Weaver, who was born in 1947 and attended a school on Bundysburg Road.

“We wanted our youngsters to

The Amish school house on Newcombe Road in Parkman Township was torn down May 7 and will be replaced by a larger, up-to-date school, according to neighbor Ruth Troyer.

only go through eighth grade,” he said. “The law said they had to go until they were 16.”

Today, Amish school children attend class until they graduate

from eighth grade, usually around the age of 14. Many will attend first and second grade in a public school so they can learn English,

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Community Meetings

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

Geauga County: May 20, 1:30 p.m., Family First Council, Ste. B168; May 21, 9:30 a.m., Board of County Commissioners, with budget hearings from 8:45-9:15 a.m. and 124:30 p.m. in Room B303; May 22, 5 p.m., Geauga Public Health, Ste. 301. All county meetings are held at the Geauga County Administrative Building, 12611 Ravenwood Drive (Ste. #), Claridon, unless otherwise noted. County commissioners’ meetings are held in Suite 350.

Auburn Township: May 20, 7:30 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Administration Building, 11010 Washington St., unless otherwise indicated.

Bainbridge Township: May 16, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals. All meetings are held at Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road, unless noted.

Burton Township: May 20, 7:30 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Town-

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then they join classes in the Amish schools.

Weaver said there are 114 Amish schools in the settlement that covers Geauga, Ashtabula, Trumbull and Portage counties.

The footprint of Parkman Parochial School measures about 45-feet-by-60-feet and there were no backhoes used to excavate the cellar in 1947.

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Trustee Len Barcikoski replied the trustees will address the position, but do not currently have a plan as to when.

“Could we have a when?” Captain Jeff Koehn asked, explaining how a lack of chief has impacted the department.

“We still need to plan for apparatus. We have trucks that are 24 years old,” he said, noting the ages of other department trucks.

“We, as an officer’s group, have to plan for what we need to do for the future,” the captain said. “Without direct leadership, we don’t have that ability.”

Koehn added while the department is behind Bushek, they still need answers.

Trustee Sharon Simms told Koehn the trustees would have to discuss it and see if they could come up with a date at the next meeting, adding issues with the fire station’s well caused some delays.

“First off, I know (trustees) wanted to wait until we found out what was going on with that well,” she said. “Since everything was running smoothly — let’s just say that for right now.”

“And what exactly is your definition of running smoothly?” Stewart countered. “I mean, we have aging, antiquated apparatus. We are struggling to fill the schedule. We are lacking basic equipment to do our job.”

Simms asked what equipment the department is lacking, Stewart listed hand tools on the tanker, a spare rotary saw on the second engine and spare sawblades for the primary engine’s rotary saw.

Simms responded she had just met with

ship Administration building, 14821 Rapids Road, unless otherwise noted.

Chester Township: May 16, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.

Claridon Township: May 20, 6 p.m., Board of Trustees. 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.

Hambden Township: May 21, 6 p.m., Parks and Recreation Board. All meetings are held at the Town Hall, 13887 GAR Highway, unless otherwise noted.

Huntsburg Township: May 21, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings held at the Town Hall, 16534 Mayfield Road.

Montville Township: May 21, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees; May 22, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; May 23, 7:30 p.m., Zoning Commission. All meetings held at the Montville Community Center, 9755 Madison Road, unless noted.

Parkman Township: May 21, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Community House, 16295 Main Market Road,

“The basement was dug with horses and a slip scoop. That was the way they did it,”

Weaver said.

The lower room was used for hanging up coats, shucking off muddy boots and washing hands at the pump, he said.

About 36 children were enrolled in the Parkman Parochial School when it let out for the summer in April, he said, adding he heard there have been as many as 80 students there at one time.

He lives with his family across the road

Bushek on Sunday and he had not brought that up to her.

Following a question from an audience member, the trustees asserted the position would be well advertised for when addressed.

“They’re perfectly in their rights to be asking about this,” Barcikoski said. “And it is about time we address it.”

FD Seeks Nuisance Ordinance

In other business, Bushek asked trustees to create a township ordinance to address excessive nuisance calls from Inn at the Pines.

“We’d like to start charging for those,” he said.

Simms offered to contact Assistant Prosecutor Linda Applebaum about the issue, but noted a resolution might be needed.

When asked about the calls, Bushek explained a long running debacle with the assisted living and memory care facility and their elevator.

“We’ve been down there probably every day this past month,” he said.

The issue is with the elevator itself, not user error, Bushek said.

“It just stops,” he said. “Basically, that’s an older elevator. It’s not an elevator. It’s a hoist-weight.”

Residents are constantly stuck between floors.

When asked if he had spoken with the owner, Bushek responded she had been given the opportunity to ride along with him to see the problem herself. A formal letter has also been sent regarding the nuisance calls.

“We can shut off the elevator, but I guarantee in five minutes as soon as we walk back

unless otherwise noted.

Russell Township: May 16, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees; May 22, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission. All meetings are held at Russell Town Hall, 14890 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.

South Russell Village: May 16, 7:30 a.m., Streets Committee, special meeting; May 21, 5:30 p.m., Architectural Board of Review. All meetings are held at Village Hall, 5205 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.

Troy Township: May 21, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at Troy Community Center, 13950 Main Market Road, unless noted.

Cardinal BOE: May 22, 6:30 p.m., work session. All meetings held at BOE Office, 15982 E. High St., Middlefield, unless otherwise indicated.

Chardon BOE: May 20, 6:30 p.m., regular meeting. All meetings held at Ira A. Canfield Building, 428 North St., Chardon, unless otherwise noted.

West Geauga BOE: May 20, 7 p.m., regular meeting. All meetings are held at the BOE Community Room, 8615 Cedar Road, unless otherwise noted.

and several of his 44 grandchildren attend Parkman Parochial School, he said. Restrooms and a couple of playground slides are the only structures left on the parcel. As soon as permits from the Geauga County Building Department and the state are signed, construction for a larger Amish school will begin on the site, said Parkman Township Zoning Inspector John Spelich on May 13.

Weaver added, “We’ve got crews all lined up. In two weeks’ time, the building will be up.”

out that door, it’s back on,” he said.

The elevator company has been out, Bushek said, adding he has spoken with the elevator inspector.

“A stopped car is a safe car, if that makes sense,” he recounted. “So a shut down car is a safe car. If it’s stopped, it’s safe underneath their perception of it. So there’s not really much they can do.”

The building department was also contacted on the issue and set to meet Bushek later in the week at the inn.

Bushek wanted to get an ordinance in place in case issues like this arise again.

“Down the road, if we have to do this again, then it’s already set up and we can act on it. We don’t have to wait for two readings or whatever for an ordinance to be (passed),” he said.

Fiscal Officer Jane Grudowski asked Bushek what the fire department does to assist and if it’s something the facility can do themselves.

“I don’t want them touching it,” Bushek responded, noting the dangers of elevators. “So you know, you go playing around with that and people can get their appendages chopped off if the car drops.”

On these calls, responders will shut down the power, reset it and bring the car back up, Bushek said.

“It’s using boards. So, you go dropping power to those computer boards or whatever, something’s bound to fry,” he said. “And there might be one time where that door doesn’t open. Then what?”

Fire code violations will be starting at $250, Bushek said.

“I’m all for working with people, but this is getting a little out of hand,” he said.

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Road Name Change Would Commemorate Developer

By Ann WishArt Ann@kArlovecmediA com

Middlefield Village Mayor Ben Garlich proposed a name change for one of the busiest village roads during the council meeting May 9.

He asked Middlefield Village Council to consider renaming South Springdale Avenue Harrington Way out of respect for the late Dave Harrington, who developed much of the commercial land at the intersection of South Springdale and Kinsman Road.

“Dave made Walmart happen,” Garlich said, adding the village has benefited enormously from that venture.

“Because of his efforts and genius, he moved the village from here to there,” he said.

Garlich said his friend built a buggy path for the Amish through the property he eventually developed, opening it for future commerce.

During the process, Harrington suffered

financial setbacks, the mayor said.

Once the street was built, it was named for nearby Springdale Lake, which has no historical significance, he said.

“Without Dave, that would all be woods,” said village Fiscal Officer Nick Giardina.

A few addresses would change and other details would have to be worked out, Garlich said.

“It won’t be done tomorrow,” he said, not asking for action on the idea.

In other business, council heard the first reading of an ordinance prohibiting camping on public property.

Village Police Chief Joe Tucholski asked solicitor Luke McConville to define what makes a person homeless or not homeless.

“It’s a little bit of a blurry line,” McCon-

“The ACLU is real interested in these kinds of ordinances,” he said.

Passing an ordinance prohibiting the pitching of a tent on public property could involve the village in a class action suit, McConville said.

“I agree with the concern, but I can say I think we are inviting potential litigation,” he said, adding the village should find out where the closest homeless shelters are.

“It may behoove us to find out where we can refer people,” McConville said. “If they are homeless and there is a shelter available, (an ordinance) holds up”

There have been complaints around Geauga County about individuals who may be homeless setting up camp on public property, Garlich said.

moved from the site, but police would have the right to check for contraband or anything creating a safety issue among the camper’s belongings.

“It regulates camping and leaving stuff there and coming back,” he said. “There are some teeth here.”

The problem has been endemic to urban areas where there are more homeless people than there are beds available, McConville said. The courts basically said the homeless have to sleep somewhere, so rural areas have to protect themselves with legislation.

“Bad facts make bad law,” he said.

Council also heard the first reading of an ordinance to place the 2.0-mill renewal police levy on the November ballot.

Bainbridge Recommends Taylor to Represent Geauga at Lifeline

By BriAn doering BriAn@kArlovecmediA com

Bainbridge Township Trustees Michael Bayes, Jeff Markley and Kristina O’Brien recently recommended Joyce Taylor as Lifeline, Inc.'s new board representative for Geauga County May 6.

Taylor, along with Lifeline Executive Director Carrie Dotson, appeared before the trustees to request a recommendation letter.

“I originally reached out (to the trustees) because I wanted to volunteer to be on the Geauga and Lake County Lifeline Board which is a community action agency,” Taylor said. “Jeff (Markley) and I went back and forth and thought it was a good idea to (come) explain what that is.”

Lifeline has helped thousands of local residents in Lake and Geauga counties over the years who struggle with basic needs and try to become more self-sufficient as they face challenges like job losses, loss of health insurance and home foreclosures, according to its website.

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very close. The majority of our current parents, students and staff voted for Cardinal Elementary (School),” she said.

Community members who did not identify as students, parents or staff numbered 11. Nine of those who took the survey and 60 of 75 alumni who responded were in favor of Jordak Elementary School, according to the

just make sure the work that’s happening is reflecting what we need. Our Geauga County needs and Bainbridge needs. I feel blessed that I have a lot of Bainbridge knowledge.”

Dotson said Lifeline is a community ac-

survey chart she handed out.

Of the current student/parent/staff responses, 73 of 113 favored Cardinal Elementary School, it showed.

The final tally was 91 responses favoring Cardinal and 108 favoring Jordak, according to the hand out.

“I was hoping the survey would be more clear. We are being asked to choose between students, parents and staff versus our alumni and history,” said board member Kristen Klepper. “I just want the community and

“Our services revolve around what the local needs are. We try really hard to partner with other agencies and take into consideration (the) feedback from folks like yourselves who know your community,” Dotson said.

alumni to know we hear you, we see you, we acknowledge you.”

Smallwood emphasized the survey was not a vote for the name, but was an opinion check.

Due to the support for including Jordak in the name, there is potential for a “history hall” at the new school, she said.

“I’d like to make sure we do something to acknowledge the legacy of AJ Jordak,” Klepper said, offering to take the lead on the Huskie history hall.

Board member Anita Marlowe supported the idea.

“It’s important to acknowledge that a lot of people contributed to Cardinal, to remember Parkman and Huntsburg are part (of the history),” she said, adding the history hall should include pictures of all the schools.

“We should keep our history intact,” she said.

Due to decreasing enrollment, the board voted over the last few years to combine the student population of Cardinal Intermediate and Jordak Elementary schools on East High Street and move grades Kindergarten through

“Joyce has a lot of experience in the healthcare realm,” she said. “We are excited to work with Joyce to help educate and inform us on what the needs are out here and how we can best be utilizing federal dollars to help out here.”

sixth to the middle school building on Alameda. Grades seventh through 12th will be housed at the neighboring high school on Thompson Avenue.

The former CIS was bought by All Around Children daycare and preschool, which had its grand opening last week. According to the district’s three-year plan, JES may be sold. The plan also includes moving the board of education offices to the high school.

In other business, the board voted to contract with EdTech of Simi Valley, Calif., to handle the district’s IT program for 37 months for $268,250 in quarterly payments.

The education technology company will provide an IT director, a technology programs manager, a network operations engineer, onsite technical resources, Chromebook management and supplemental staff, according to the online agenda.

The board also voted to contract with Ravenwood Mental Health to pay $101,546 per year for three therapeutic behavioral health support workers for students in kindergarten through grade 12 identified as needing those services.

Kenston BOE Weighs Weight Room Proposal

By BriAn doering BriAn@kArlovecmediA com

A new stand-alone football weight room could soon come to fruition at Kenston Schools after the board of education recently reviewed a proposal during its work session May 6.

Kenneth Abbarno, spokesperson of the Bomber Elite Group, shared details in a presentation to the school board showing the proposed weight room being constructed near Bomber Stadium.

“Through the generosity of the Booher family, we have a presentation we would like to provide,” Abbarno said. “While it's centric to a certain area of the school, it nevertheless provides a benefit to the whole school with respect to the experience that everybody can have. It would be over by the football building right now where the team locker room is.”

Abbarno said the estimated costs for the project would range from $400,000 to $450,000.

“The engineering and designing is complete, the permit applications are ready for submission with (school board) approval and bids have already been solicited in the hope that this would be approved so the project could get moving on an expedited basis,” Abbarno said.

He noted several local contractors and Kenston graduates are providing equipment and services.

“There’s been a lot of leg work that has gone into this project,” he said. “Bomber Elite will entirely fund the weight room building.”

The Booher family, who moved to the Kenston community in 2013 and has two children enrolled in the district, approached Bomber Elite to discuss potential donations for the football program to honor the legacy of Howard D. Booher, who passed away in 2022, Abbarno said.

“After several discussions, Bomber Elite and the Booher family believe that the most important thing to the maintenance and enhancement of the football program would be a stand-alone weight room,” he said. “The family and Bomber Elite (have) involved Kline Rostocil Contractors who agreed to act as the general contractor for the project.”

Abbarno said the Booher family has committed to donating $350,000 to Bomber Elite from available funds held in a donor-advised charitable gift account and the terms of the donation have been set in a donation agreement.

ily has asked is that the weight room would be used solely as a Kenston football program weight room,” Abbarno said. “(A) game-day locker room has been included as an option in that design. That game-day locker room would provide a space that’s bigger and provide a better opportunity for the non-football athletes to have a locker room.”

He noted the board would need to take action to approve the weight room building, donation agreement and submission of permit applications.

“Ultimately, the goal is trying to build and maintain a football program on the level of a Division One school on a Division Three scale,” he said. “Our hope is to enhance the environment of our student-athletes on a consistent basis and obviously our goal is to win more championships now and in the future.”

The anticipated completion date for the weight room would be July 31 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony to take place Aug. 31 at the first home football game against West Geauga.

School board member Dennis Bergansky took issue with the game-day locker room option.

“I want this to go through, but I want it

other sports and be an option,” Bergansky said. “I think we need to throw a bone to all of the programs. I’m not against approving it. But I think somehow, we need to incorporate that game-day locker room into a locker room that can be used by all the other sports.”

Board Vice President Jennifer Troutman emphasized the district’s priority of building an educational facility before building anything for a sports facility.

“Frankly, we need another building built so in my mind, that has to come first,” Troutman said.

She noted the school board needs to do their due diligence, speak with their attorneys and find out what restrictions are put on private donations to a public school district.

“I want every I dotted and every T crossed so that this project is absolutely what we all are agreeing to, what we are presenting to the community and all of the laws (are) checked. That way, we have no issues,” she said.

Superintendent Steve Sayers said the project would have his full support.

“It’s just a matter of working out the details, making sure everyone is covered and comfortable with where we are at and what needs to happen in order for this thing to

Proposed plans for a new stand-alone weight room would cost an anticipated $400,000 to $450,000, according to Bomber Elite spokesperson Kenneth Abbarno’s presentation May 6.

Kenston Inks 3-Year Agreement With Teachers

By BriAn doering BriAn@kArlovecmediA com

The Kenston Schools Board of Education was pleased to announce May 13 an approved agreement with the Kenston Education Association. The terms of the contract are expected to begin July 1, 2024, and Feb. 28, 2027, according to the agreement.

“This is a challenging time in public education, which resulted in the necessity for critical conversations on issues facing the district,” Superintendent Steve Sayers said in a statement. “I was impressed with the collaborative approach that ultimately resulted

in an agreement that is appropriate for our students, staff and community.”

The current agreement with the KEA expired Feb. 29, according to the district.

“I am pleased that we were able to come to an agreement prior to the end of the school year, which we believe is fair to the board and the KEA,” KEA President Charlotte Gruver said in a statement.

The base wages for teachers will increase to 2.25% in 2024-25, 2.0% in 2025-26, and 2.25% in 2026-27. Teachers will also receive a one-time $600 stipend in 2024, according to the agreement.

The base salary for teachers for fiscal

year 2023-24 was $45,406, according to Treasurer Seth Cales.

The terms of the contract support the board and KEA’s joint mission to provide the best possible educational opportunities for students, and recruit and retain high-quality educators, Gruver said.

“The district is committed to providing the best educational experiences for our students while being good stewards of taxpayer dollars,” she said.

Sayers thanked Gruver and her team during the May 13 school board meeting for their work throughout the negotiation process over the last several months.

“We had a number of conversations (that were) very positive and healthy discussions about challenges that are facing the school district,” Sayers said. “We were able to provide modest increases only because our teachers were willing to make adjustments to our insurance program. Charlotte and her leadership team are to be commended.”

Board Vice-President Jennifer Troutman thanked the board and KEA for their willingness to get a deal done.

“Everybody worked really hard and we appreciate it immensely,” Troutman said. “(I) appreciate the principals and teachers. I know it wasn’t easy and it wasn’t easy for us. It was a great team effort.”

By Amy PAtterson Amy@kArlovecmediA

While a large audience can sometimes sig nal public unrest, the dozen or so people gath ered in Chardon City Council chambers May 9 were there for a happier reason — to celebrate the remarkable centenarian Vi Parsons.

Reading from a resolution, Clerk of Coun cil Amy Day said Parsons was born in May 1924 and moved to Chardon in 1942.

Parsons’ legacy includes three daughters, four grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter, she said.

"Vi, we don't hand out a whole lot of 100-year-old recognition documents like this and you should be absolutely congratulated,” Mayor Chris Grau said. “You are a treasure, as stated in the document. You've been a great neighbor on my street for many, many years and it's nice to see so many of your family members and friends in attendance with you tonight."

Council member Deb Chuha said she was happy she had brought the resolution honor ing Parsons before council.

“I think you deserve it,” Chuha said. “I've known you for most of my life and I appreci ate you."

Grau noted a portion of the resolution that said Parsons enjoys traveling and has visited a multitude of countries.

“How many countries have you been to?” he asked.

Chardon Council Honors Centenarian, Clerk of Council

missioned by the city indicated the need for an upper midscale hotel with 70 to 90 guest rooms.

Regulations for use of the Heritage House on the square have changed, he said, adding restrooms in the building will be closed and porta-johns required if an event lasts more than four hours and has an attendance over 100.

“That's already (been) in effect for this year,” he said.

Community Development Administrator Steve Yaney said some in the public may be curious about a large pile of concrete at the old De Nora Tech site, but it will be cleared up soon.

B&B Wrecking, the company doing the site demolition, is one of the few in Northeast Ohio with a concrete grinding machine,

“They're one of the few companies in Northeast Ohio that have one and it went down for about four months,” he said.

While some aggregate will remain on the lot for a parking pad, Yaney said the large piles of concrete waste should be gone within the month.

In keeping with the theme of appreciation for staff, council member Dave Lelko said during a ribbon cutting for a new Ryan Homes development held May 8, the city received a number of compliments on how easy they were to work with. Lelko said Yaney and City Engineer Doug Courtney were specifically singled out for praise.

“I can’t even remember,” Parson respond- all necessary protocols,” the resolution said.

next to Grau at the dais.

During City Manager Randy Sharpe’s report to council, he said a hotel feasibility study com-

“I would just like to forward that publicly, so people realize that we do work with people and it does go well,” Lelko said. “They had nothing but good things to say.”

Chardon Fire Department Requests Levy

By Amy PAtterson Amy@kArlovecmediA com

The Chardon Fire Department will approach the public this November to ask for an increase in levy funding, Assistant Chief Larry Gaspar told Chardon City Council May 9.

Council member Andy Blackley said in April, the city’s safety committee unanimously approved a recommendation to proceed with a renewal of the existing 7-mill levy and an additional 1.5-mill levy to support the fire department.

The discussion will then return to council at a later meeting, he said.

“We're trying to bring our staffing up to six around the clock, with three full-time and three part-time (positions),” Gaspar said. “Right now, we have … two shifts that have six on during the day and five at night, and our level of calls have gotten to the point where we need to be at six around the clock to cover all of it.”

Gaspar said the department has tried to save money through changes to employee

healthcare, as well as pursuing grant money to help offset public costs.

“As you guys know, we're always looking for grants and different ways to help us pay for apparatus, fire equipment, anything that we don't have to come back and ask our local taxpayers to help us pay for,” he said.

The department is looking into implementing cost recovery through which they could bill for certain materials and operations, Gaspar said.

“Let's just say we have, like, a big HAZMAT incident and we use a lot of supplies to, you know, soak up whatever's on the ground or if our firefighter turnout gear gets contaminated — that's something that we can't clean and needs to be replaced,” he said. “We can bill insurance companies to get that, get those funds paid back to us.”

With cost recovery, the department could begin billing for things like traffic control during motor vehicle accidents, use of the jaws of life during extractions and disposable equipment the department has to pay to replace.

Another looming need is replacement of the department’s 22-year-old ladder truck. Gaspar said the replacement process needs to start soon.

“Even if we order it today, we're looking at possibly three to four years down the line to actually receive that vehicle,” he said. “And since COVID, it seems like everything has doubled in price and doubled in time that it takes for us to actually receive things.”

Near the end of their meeting, council members approved legislation requesting Geauga County Auditor Chuck Walder certify the dollar amount that would be generated by a specified number of mills on the ballot this fall. After those numbers are received, the department will know the financial impact on property owners in the fire district.

“This is the procedural step to get the county auditor to certify precisely how much tax revenue levies at certain millage rates would generate,” Law Director Ben Chojnacki said. “So we get this information certified and then we use that to assess the amount of the levy.”

Retired K-9 Gifted Guardian Award

By rose nemunAitis editor@kArlovecmediA

Ed Hunziker made a bond for life on April 10, 2012, exactly one year to the day Rotar was born.

A German Shepard and Belgian Malinois mix imported from Europe, Rotar was as signed to him as his K-9 partner at the Geau ga County Sheriff’s Office.

“I think we are both very fortunate to have ended up with each other as partners,” Hunziker said, now a patrol officer for the Vil lage of Hunting Valley.

In June 2016, Hunziker and Rotar joined the Geauga Park District’s Ranger Depart ment, continuing a mission of safety, drug and crime prevention, before retiring in Au gust 2020.

Veterans and First Responders Foun dation’s Howling Heroes division recently awarded the duo a K-9 Guardian Award.

The K-9 Guardian program, launched this past September, provided Rotar’s family with $5,000 per year for medical and wellness expenses such as office visits, prescriptions, accidents or illnesses, rehabilitation, physical therapy and ultimately cremation services.

demonstrations and talks to three Amish Schools for D.A.R.E. programs.

At 1700 hours, Rotar had his last sign off over the radio system.

“I am super grateful to the Howling Heroes program that provides for veterans, first responders and now retired K-9s,” Hunziker said. “We know how expensive care can be for them. It alleviates a huge burden on the handler/owner.”

Rotar, at age 13, died on May 2. The loss hit Hunziker hard.

“Losing a pet is always a hard thing to have happen,” Hunziker said. “Losing Rotar was losing my partner, my best friend, and my pet. It’s a different loss from anything I’ve ever experienced.”

During his entire career, Rotar accrued more than 200 deployments and worked as a goodwill ambassador until his retirement at home with his handler.

“K-9 Rotar assisted with missing persons, narcotic sniffs, article search and tracking,” VFR’s Sandra Stafford said. “Some of his other career duties included safety instruction at schools, safety town, pancake breakfasts, and appearances at festivals, parades and nursing homes. K-9 Rotar also helped educate the public on dog safety.”

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He completed one last duty to the fanfare of the parade and moved on to live out his retirement at his forever home with Borden.

Born June 25, 2012, in the Czech Republic, the full-bred German Shephard was hand-picked for his qualities to fulfill the need of a service dog and flown to Cleveland Hopkins Airport with his own passport.

“My initial introduction was, ‘Take this tennis ball, play with him and see if he likes you,’” Borden said. “Needless to say, that

choice between serving his country or com munity.

He chose his community.

“Sometimes, I’m asked, ‘Is this your dream job?’” Borden said. “I usually say this is the job meant for me. The added bonus is having K-9 Rotar as my partner for this long.”

Through the years, he’s made his way from volunteer to part-time, then full-time road deputy, SWAT, and eventually, part of the K-9 unit and a detective.

“I could not ask for a better partner to have in this profession,” Borden said. “A dog is truly a man’s and woman’s best friend.”

Rotar has been patrolling the county

statement, ‘It’s like watching your child ride their bike without training wheels for the first time,’” Borden said. “It’s always a proud moment.”

Back in May 2020, shortly after assisting other deputies in locating two suspects, drugs and guns, Rotar developed cancer and had to have surgery to remove the growths.

“After our weekend off, K-9 Rotar came back to service without ever missing a beat,” Borden said. “Over the years, K-9 Rotar would pick up a bug or become a little sick from vaccines, but that would never stop him.”

He has always been driven to work.

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Rookie is Ready to Serve Geauga County

By rose nemunAitis editor@kArlovecmediA com

Every single day, law enforcement offi cers put their lives on the line to protect and serve — and that includes four-legged service members, as well.

One such K-9 recently joined the ranks of others in Geauga County.

Rookie and his handler, Geauga County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Jacob Smith, make up the newest duo in the county.

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Smith and his former K-9 partner, Spir it, a full-bred German Shepherd born in the Czech Republic, had been partners since 2012, working the midnight shift from his first day on patrol.

After Spirit retired last October, having served Geauga County for nearly 12 years, Smith selected Rookie in September 2023 and began training with him at Excel K-9 Services in Hiram Township.

Rookie is a 2-year-old Labrador Retriever born in Columbia, South America, and the youngest recruit at GCSO wearing a vest and badge.

Rookie and Smith completed 10 weeks of

From left, Geauga County Sheriff Scott Hildenbrand, Sgt. Jacob Smith and K-9 Rookie get ready to help lead the Geauga County Maple Festival parade.

Patrol officer Ed Hunziker and his K-9 partner, Rotar, developed a bond for life.

Back in 2019, Hunziker recalled noticing his partner slowing down a bit and starting to drag his back legs.

He discovered Rotar had degenerative myelopathy of the spine — a progressive disease, onset in older dogs, like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease in humans.

Hunziker carried the financial burden of veterinarian bills, exams, X-rays and medications for Rotar. Medications helped Rotar and he continued to live a beautiful life in the Geauga County countryside with sprawling open spaces alongside Hunziker and lots of Kong toys.

Howling Heroes — a charitable fundraising service that helps purchase equipment and training, and provide veterinary and medical care and financial assistance for retired military K-9s and police K9s — helped ease some of Hunziker’s financial burden, he said.

“There is a ton of work that both the handler and dogs put in that people probably don’t realize and just when they get to be their best, something happens, a career-ending injury or illness and all the work you’ve put in is cut short,” VFR’s Kiah Fernandez said.

“The police and military dogs serve for many years and go through vigorous training and stressful situations. Once they retire, they go through their own form of stress be-

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training, were certified as an explosives and tracking team and began working road patrol together in December 2023.

“Rookie, just as my former partner, Spirit, quickly found that dispatch was his favorite area due to the dog treats that they have for our K-9 units,” Smith said.

Rookie and Smith are assigned to the Lake County Bomb Squad, which covers Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula counties.

“We respond to any callouts in those areas and are available to assist other agencies if they need assistance,” Smith said. “We also complete sweeps of venues that will hold large events.”

Spirit has retired with Smith to his forever home and is settling into his new role,

cause they are no longer getting up each day and going to work. Their bodies go through many issues like joint and hip issues and many face greater challenges like cancer and degenerative issues.”

VFR Foundation Founder Dave Knott said K-9s serve and protect in the line of duty and deserve to be financially provided for and to stay with their handlers and families in retire ment.

“Through Howling Heroes and the K9 Guardian Award, the VFR Foundation helps them continue to care for their loyal compan ions until the very end,” Knott said.

After Rotar’s retirement, Hunziker no ticed his health further declining and began to dread his inevitable passing.

“We have spent so much more time to gether than you would with just a normal pet human relationship,” Hunziker said. “He and I have watched and protected each other for years and the bond is very strong.”

Even in retirement, Rotar alerted him to a man breaking into a neighbor’s house a couple of years ago, which allowed Hunziker to contact authorities, subsequently leading to the suspect’s arrest.

When Rotar retired, Hunziker decided he would be his only K-9 partner ever.

“The love is indescribable between a man and his dog,” Hunziker said, anticipating heartbreak the day he looked down and Rotar wasn’t there.

Rotar was diagnosed with cancer earlier this year.

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but still has the competitive and service drive that made Spirit a K-9 super star.

“Since I brought Rookie home the first time, they (Spirit and Rookie) have gotten along very well,” Smith said. “We spend a lot of time in the yard playing fetch, though Rookie normally wins since Spirit has slightly slowed down.”

Smith, a proud Chardon native, knew in kindergarten what he wanted to do when he grew up. His role model was his father, Ronald Smith, who served as chief deputy sheriff from 1977 to 1985, assisting in starting the sheriff’s office’s first K-9 unit in 1981.

Smith began his own law enforcement career in 2006 as part of a school campus police department.

One year later, the sheriff’s office hired him as a deputy assigned to road patrol.

“Switching to an explosives detection ca-

days a week with anyone, you develop something between each other that becomes very strong,” Hunziker said. “We protected each other at work/home, and when he was out socializing with the public, he made people smile wherever he went. He was a very good officer and the best friend/partner I could have ever asked for. Rotar served Geauga County well.”

Since his passing, Hunziker has experienced immense sadness.

nine with Rookie was fairly easy, but I had to learn a different way to handle and read him,” Smith said. “Rookie’s job is to make sure that there is nothing present in an area that could injure anyone. My main objective is to watch his reactions during training and learn when he is in close proximity to an odor. Our hope is that we will never have to locate any type of device, but we are prepared if that were to happen.”

The sheriff’s office currently has three K-9s in their unit, which attend weekly trainings.

During that time, the teams complete odor work, tracking, evidence recovery and apprehension exercises to keep the K-9’s skills at superior quality.

Smith said their teams also complete a multitude of public demonstrations per year.

“We have been committed to a K-9 unit to support our dog handlers and support the public,” Geauga County Sheriff Scott Hildenbrand said. “They are a great tool that also work as ambassadors to the sheriff’s office. They help other police departments and sheriff’s offices, as well. The dogs are very versatile, they protect their handlers, protect others, track criminals and lost persons, find drugs and bombs, and visit children

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ty to be a K-9 handler and having my partner K-9 Rotar with me this long,” Borden said. “I fulfilled my promise and commitment with the K-9 unit at the sheriff’s office, going past the 10-year-mark, giving 11. I was asked recently, ‘has Rotar ever saved your life?’ I believe every day while working. I feel his presence and constant alertness deterred possible encounters during our 11 years patrolling together.”

The sheriff’s office asked Borden to be

“I will miss my buddy tremendously, that is a fact. I know all of the handlers we were in K-9 school with feel the same about their partners,” he said. “I was talking with one of the handlers I went to school with and we figured out that there is only one dog left out of our group. Some passed away too young. I am very thankful for the time I had with my boy. I hope he is playing with his Kong with all his buddies.”

and adults. They are a very important part of the sheriff’s office.”

The GCSO K-9 unit operates solely on funds donated by citizens and businesses throughout the area.

“Our citizens have been very supportive of the K-9 team because they realize their value,” Hildenbrand said.

Smith added, “Our office would like to express our gratitude to the countless number of citizens and groups that have held fundraisers and made donations to manage the costs of our K-9 unit. It is with your support that we are able to continue having this asset available to our county.”

Smith paraded down Chardon Square with his newest K-9 partner during the last day of this year’s Geauga County Maple Festival to a sea of cheering people.

“It is different having Rookie with me every night now after spending many enjoyable years on patrol with Spirit,” said Smith, who continues to work the night shift.

When Smith gets ready to leave for work, both dogs are waiting at the door.

“I do not think Spirit will ever give up trying to beat Rookie out to the cruiser,” Smith said.

part of a task force working with the Social Security Administration and the Office of Inspector General.”

As for Rotar, Borden doesn’t believe retirement has sunk in yet. He’s still getting up and excited about their old work schedule.

“I figured it will take some time for him to adjust. Since birth, he was pushed into the life of a working dog and we have kept the same schedule together for 11 years,” Borden said. “K-9 Rotar has slowed down a little physically, but he still trying to prove to me that he ‘still has it’ and wants to go back to patrolling.”

A child gives K-9 Rotar a hug during a recent community event.

Airport Manager Earns NAFI Master Flight Instructor Accreditation

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Geauga County Airport Manager Ric Blamer has earned his accreditation as a National Association of Flight Instructors Master Flight Instructor.

In addition to his role as airport manager, Blamer also is an independent flight instructor at the airport. He shares his passion for aviation as the Young Eagles coordinator, IMC and VMC Club coordinator for EAA Chapter 5, as well as being a FAASTeam service provider.

He takes his role as an aviation ambassador on the road to local schools, Rotary Clubs and other organizations, according to a May

8 NAFI news release.

Blamer holds CFI, CFII, AGI, and IGI instructor certifications; ASEL, ASES and Part 107 pilot certificates, the release stated. He also started the Geauga Aviators flying club, which has grown to 15 members and is looking to add one or two more aircraft.

Recently, Blamer was instrumental in forming the Geauga Aviation Foundation. Its mission is to promote aviation and provide a connection to the non-flying community through educational programs.

S. Russell to Do Research, Due Diligence On PCFO Agreement

By BriAn doering

BriAn@kArlovecmediA com

South Russell Village is slow-walking a partnership with Power A Clean Future Ohio to help reduce its carbon footprint, said Mayor Bill Koons in an interview May 13.

The mayor said the village council has not done all of its research or due diligence on an agree ment with the non profit organization, yet.

“We want to know more information be fore we enact the legislation. It is a commit ment we want to fulfill, but want to know all angles,” he said. “We are meeting with the mayors of Chagrin Falls and Moreland Hills to get their opinions of Power for a Clean Fu ture.”

He noted the village will be committing to energy savings and serving as a role model for residents and businesses on how to be more energy efficient.

“We will be better stewards of taxes paid by our businesses and residents,” he said.

“We have already received compliments from residents on how we are providing quality leadership in planning for the future of the village.”

Council members spoke with PCFO program managers Alyssa Johnson and Nat Ziegler April 22, who expressed their interest in having South Russell as the first community in Geauga County to join their organization.

PCFO was initially formed in 2020 as a project supported by a statewide coalition of advocates committed to developing and implementing proven climate solutions at the local level.

The organization focuses on providing new tools and resources to area govern-

ments and finding creative avenues to pursue meaningful reductions of carbon emissions throughout the state, according to its website.

“The carbon emissions we can reduce or eliminate will probably be around use of vehicles,” Koons said. “How much do our present hybrid police cars reduce emissions? I do not think we really can say at this point but we should know the facts.”

Village council must pass a resolution in order to join PCFO, Ziegler said during the April 22 meeting.

“We partner with each community to figure out what makes the most sense for them to reduce costs to local government businesses and residents through clean energy and sustainability projects, to grow the clean energy economy in Ohio and recognize the workforce development opportunities that exist in renewable energy generation and efficiency,” she said.

Koons said the agreement would give the

village an advantage by doing three things.

“It shows our interest in energy saving activities such as solar panels, it gives us a contact to a company that is a specialist in energy usage and it gives us access to information and educational activities that we need to participate in to bring council and the community up to speed on energy savings,” Koons said.

He noted the village’s plan to reduce its electricity bill by providing their own source of electricity through solar panels.

“Efficiency should occur just by being more knowledgeable about energy usage or waste. We can all reduce what we are doing to save energy,” he said. “Longevity is debatable because we do not presently have a solid grasp on energy usage besides our monthly electricity and gas bills. We will be doing more to monitor what we are spending and how to reduce spending.”

48th Fairmount Art Exhibition Call for Artists Now Open

Fairmount Center for the Arts is calling all artists as it prepares for its 38th annual Fairmount Art Exhibition in August.

Showcasing the talents of artists throughout Northeast Ohio, the exhibition highlights works in a variety of media, including painting, graphics, photography, fiber and sculpture. Held at the center, 8400 Fairmount Road, the exhibition, from Aug. 6 to Aug. 22, will be free and open to the public, the center said in a press release, adding a closing reception will be held from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 23.

“One of the special things about the Fairmount Art Exhibition is that it offers a survey of professional and hobbyist artists working throughout Northeast Ohio,” said FCA Executive Director Elizabeth Bolander in a state-

ment. “We encourage all artists to consider applying to be a part of this community showcase of amazing artworks.”

Three jurors representing different specializations will review the submitted works.

They include Dawn Tekler, an encaustic painter and artist living in Cleveland who earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the Cleveland Institute of Art with a major in photography and a minor in video and film history.; Rachel Smith, an artist, metalsmith and educator who received her undergraduate degree at Miami University in Art Education with minors in 3D Media Studies (jewelry/ metals) and Spanish and her MFA in crafts (jewelry metals enameling) at Kent State University in 2015; and Michelle Marschall, the studio and community arts educator and

lead paper production at the Morgan Paper Conservatory.

Artists are encouraged to enter the show with up to three works. The exhibition includes an array of prizes totaling $2,800, with a $1,000 Best of Show top prize, according to FCA.

In recent years, close to 400 submissions have been received to be juried. Art can be brought to the center July 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and July 29 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. for consideration. There is an entry fee of $15 per submission, with up to three entries accepted per artist, according to FCA.

Members of the public are encouraged to view the show starting Aug. 6. Additionally, special programs to complement the exhibition have been added this year and include

Fridays at Fairmount Happy Hour, Aug. 9 and 16, 5-7 p.m. —a summer evening out with drinks, gallery viewing and live music on the patio; and an Artful Relaxation Workshop, Aug. 17, 1-3 p.m., for $35 — including a restorative yoga session among the artworks and other modes of creative expression. Bolsters, blankets and blocks provided.

The viewing hours schedule and additional information about the Fairmount Art Exhibition can be found at fairmountcenter.org/exhibition.

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Berkshire School students Jayce Ford, sixth-grader, right, and Rylee Ashba, fifth-grader, center, watch as school board members, left, compete to complete a laser project in three minutes with the help of science department volunteer Dan Galdun during the board meeting May 13.

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Kenston Arts Show Presents Quantity and Quality

By BriAn doering

BriAn@kArlovecmediA com

Staff, students and community members of Kenston Schools recently had the luxury of seeing an immense quantity of artwork at the district’s ninth annual Fine Arts Showcase.

Visitors walked through the Kenston High School gymnasium April 29 to May 2 to see a blend of two- and three-dimensional work, including drawings, paintings, printmaking, mixed media, collages, digital designs, ceramics, 3D models, jewelry, abstracts, dioramas and figures, also in a wide range of styles and materials.

“It's always amazing. The showcase always seems to be well received by the community, student body and staff,” district Program Director Todd Malkus said in an interview May 10. “It's also a great indicator of the Kenston local schools' support of the fine arts.”

The showcase highlighted the high school and middle school bands’ and choirs’ instrumental and vocal performances inside the Robert A. Lee Auditorium.

The first fine arts showcase took place in 2016 with the idea of offering a cohesive

kindergarten-through-12th-grade music and visual arts experience to the entire student body and surrounding community, Malkus said.

“Prior to 2016, we did have an annual art show and there were spring concerts, but they didn't occur at the same time. Combining the two events only made sense,” he said.

“One of those years, during COVID, there was a virtual visual arts showcase online. The showcase is usually at the end of April/first week of May and is coordinated with prom weekend, AP exams and senior projects.”

Malkus said the showcase is a year-round

event and students begin developing their work on day one of school.

“In the process of producing work for their classes, college entry portfolios and work for other art competitions, they are basically creating this year's show,” Malkus said. “Many students cap off their artistic journey here at Kenston with their own Advanced Placement Senior Solo Display, which is a key component of each year's showcase.”

He noted the high point of each year's show for art educators is seeing senior AP students finish their display.

“When they finish and take a step back and are able to see years of hard work presented in one place at one time is always the most memorable,” he said. “The sense of pride that shows on their face at that moment is worth every bit of work that goes into putting the event together.”

Malkus said the ultimate goal is sharing the amazing work done by the music and visual arts students at Kenston.

“Each year brings a new set of artists with new outlooks, methods, concepts and individual voices. Every moment in the classroom is unlike the last or the next,” Malkus said. “The uncertainty of what the future holds combined with the awesome skills of our current artists are pretty exciting and should yield more amazing new work.”

An excited Kenston High School senior Annika Tutzer shows off her artwork exhibit at the ninth annual Fine Arts Showcase May 2.

Two and Three-Dimensional artworks on display at the ninth annual Kenston Fine Arts Showcase.

Steam into Chardon

By Allison Wilson editor@kArlovecmediA com

Chardon residents can expect to see local artist Elliott Miller starting on the first of three new train-themed murals in the city come the end of May, with Chardon City Council approving a third image for the north wall of the pump filtration building on Park Avenue at their May 9 meeting.

Council previously approved two murals in September — both harkening back to Chardon’s days as a railroad hub — for the south and west sides of the building. Miller, who also designed the first two, intends to continue the theme with the third.

Miller created a mockup design for the third mural for council to view and approve at last Thursday’s meeting using an amalgamation of photographs in order to give a general idea of what the finished product will be.

The mural depicts an interurban in front of the historic county courthouse on Chardon Square. People dressed in 1800s clothing walk alongside the bright red car while another stands on its steps.

Due to the amount of time it takes Miller to colorize black and white photos, only parts of the mockup are in color.

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The people in the final mural may also be in different positions than the ones in the photos, Miller added.

The two previously-approved murals will depict a steam locomotive from the Baltimore and Ohio rail line on the west wall and a map of the lines that once ran through Geauga County on the south wall.

“(The map) introduces the route,” Miller said when discussing how the three murals tie together. “And the fact that both of these cars passed through there. And then each of the other walls are pictures of the interurban, which went through the square, and then the B and O that went through the countryside.”

Mayor Chis Grau, noting text on the mural of the map, asked Miller if he thought any text would work on the other two. Miller said he was looking to putting symbols for the Baltimore and Ohio line and the Cincinnati and Eastern line on the brick. He also intends to find places to note the Chardon Rotary Club, City of Chardon and Sherwin Williams, who donated paint for the project.

Grau asked Miller if he thought a border separating the murals would be a good idea, something Miller said he had been considering in order to better draw the eye from the top of the building.

“And without a border, it kind of looks like (the trains) are going to crash into each other, so that could also separate them into two different pictures,” he noted.

render covering the surface of the wall in concrete or plaster, filling in gaps with mortar, or painting on panels that can be hung up rather than on the walls themselves.

If none of those ideas were approved, Miller said, he would still paint directly onto the brick as it is.

Director of Public Service Paul Hornyak noted coating the walls could cost the brick texture and that Sherwin Williams does not recommend a pre-application for the paint.

“We’ll work it out, but we need some more time for a little bit more information and costs,” he said, noting a meeting has been arranged with a specialist regarding the issue.

Claridon Church Awards Scholarships

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The First Congregational Church of Claridon awarded academic scholarships to (l to r) Caeley Powell, Samantha Popp, Maddie Smetana, Briana Massi and Sarah Wendl during a reception following church services on May 5. Also earning scholarships were Hallie Soltis, Sarah Kreft and Abigail Carson, not pictured.

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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 of college and is majoring in education.

The applicant must be a graduate of a Geauga County high school. The deadline for completed applications is June 28. Interested applicants should contact Mrs. Deborah Hofstetter, Grant-in-Aid Committee, Delta Kappa Gamma, P.O. Box 313, Chardon, OH 44024.

Religion

Family Celebration

May 19, 5-7 p.m.

Join other families to celebrate Pentecost - the birthday of the church - with crafts, games, dinner and birthday cupcakes at Chardon United Methodist Church, 515 North St. Email cjones@chardonumc.org for more information.

Polka-Style Worship

June 23, 9:30 a.m.

Join the Chardon Polka Band as it leads its 10th annual polka-style worship service at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road, Chardon.

Following the 10 a.m. worship service, members of the congregation will provide a free picnic lunch. The band will present a free concert from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Kids are welcome. Bring lawn chairs. The event will be held indoors in case of inclement weather. Donations will be accepted during the service and concert to benefit The Ox Shoppe, a nonprofit serving people with employment barriers.

For more information, call Paul at 440897-0121.

We are grateful for giving your time to clean up litter and trash along our state roads. Because of your selflessness and commitment to the beautification of our township, each of you help to keep Troy Township grand!

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Domen Delivers Decisively in Cardinal Win

By rich kelly sPorts@kArlovecmediA com

The Berkshire Badgers and Cardinal Huskies don't need perfect weather to compete in sports.

The next-door neighbors get it on anytime they get a chance. Give them nice weather, and you can expect the atmosphere to be electric.

In a baseball game May 7, the evenly matched squads played their rivalry to the hilt from the first pitch. There were few mistakes the entire way, but when things came down to the nitty gritty, both teams wanted their top players to be involved in the outcome.

On this day, it was Cardinal senior Troy Domen who was the hero, with a seventh-inning single driving home the game-winning run in a hard fought 2-1 Cardinal victory.

Domen has had a senior year for the ages with the Huskies in every sport he has played. As the end of his high school career approaches, memories abound, but this one will stand near the top.

"I just appreciate so much how great if felt to get the winning hit today," he said. "I've been blessed so much in high school, though, it's tough to pick out one special moment

for me. As I look back, I think maybe beating Berkshire in their gym in my sophomore year, when Ty O'Brien hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer, might be my biggest moment, but today sure did feel good as well.”

Both teams scored in the third inning , taking advantage of miscues from their opponents. For the Badgers, Sam Barcikoski took a pitch in the foot to get on base. A wild pitch sent him to second, and with one out, a liner to center (that the left-fielder made a fine catch on) allowed him to reach third.

The second and final miscue of the day from Huskies pitcher Jackson Puruczky, a balk, sent Barcikoski home with the only run of the day for Berkshire (12-7).

In the Cardinal (10-11) third, with one out, Blake Strever sent a screaming line drive down the right field line for a double. Another strikeout later, it looked like pitcher Patrick Brancel might escape further problems. A high chopper up the middle looked to be close, but an errant throw let Chuck Soltis to reach safely, and Strever raced home from third as the throw was chased down the right field line.

Both teams had minor threats from then on, until the Huskies loaded the bases in the

bottom of the seventh to win the game. An infield chopper down the third base line and errant throw to first put a runner on second.

After a strikeout, Reese Soltis took a pitch in the shoulder, and Chuck Soltis sent a liner into left for another single, but the ball was hit so sharply, the runner from third had to play it safe.

A timeout called by Berkshire Head Coach Nick Burzanko led to a conference on the mound to set up the defense with one out and the bags juiced, but Domen spoiled the day, as would be expected from the oppo nents' top player.

"We've been kind of sluggish lately," Coach Burzanko said. "I'm not really sure what to say about this one.

“We could have clinched a share of the CVC Valley today with a win, and we didn't get it done. Couple errors hurt, we didn't get the big hits like usual, and we came up short."

Berkshire did hit the ball well. Puruczky allowed only five hits, including three to Jack Hastings, but a key factor was that he only went to three balls on a single hitter and fanned three as well. The Huskies made no errors, and that always helps.

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Solid But Soggy at Burton Track Meet

By rich kelly sPorts@kArlovecmediA com

It wasn’t the best day for a track meet.

With heavy rains early in the day, followed by heavy rains late in the afternoon, with only a brief few moments of dry skies and conditions, six teams gathered at Great Lakes Cheese Stadium in Burton for the Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division track meet.

Under circumstances not conducive to running, jumping or throwing, the athletes nonetheless gave it their best efforts. When all was said and done, the Crestwood Red

Devils had won both the boys and girls titles, but narrowly.

Crestwood put up first and third place finishes in the boys 300 meter hurdles to outdistance the Badgers, who tallied 121 points.

Next was Kirtland with 111, the Cardinal Huskies scored 96, Wickliffe’s Blue Devils scored 80, and the Grand Valley Mustangs put up 69.

Competition among the girls was tight all the way, with Crestwood nipping the Kirtland Hornets by a 149-148 score. Grand Valley finished in third with 103 points, Cardinal’s Huskies were fourth with 92, the host Bad-

gers tallied 70, and Wickliffe was last with 61.

There was one three-event winner on the day: freshman Livia Martini of Crestwood. She left no doubt as to her efforts by winning the 100 meter dash, the 200 meter dash and the 400 meter dash.

Ainsley Borthwick of Kirtland won both long distance runs with relative ease. The Hornets relay teams won the 4x200, 4x400 and 4x800 relays. Cardinal won the 4x100 race.

Kirtland piled up many points on the girls side by taking lower positions in many races. The Vosicky sisters, junior Sylvia and freshman Lexi, took second and third places in the 400 meter run. Lauren Palagyi won the 100 meter hurdles for Kirtland, and Bryn Bradac was third in the 300 meter hurdles.

Izzy Copeland won the 800. Chloe Hansen of Kirtland won the discus and placed third in the shot put.

Behind a seventh-inning single from Troy Domen, the Cardinal Huskies defeated rival Berkshire 2-1 on May 7 at Cardinal High School.

Badgers, Hawks, Lions Compete in Championships at Cleveland Browns Stadium

By AlAn kornsPAn sPorts@kArlovecmediA com

On May 6, girls flag football teams from Berkshire, Hawken and NDCL competed in the Northeast Ohio High School Flag Football Championships at Cleveland Browns Stadium.

Geauga County teams delivered successful performances, as the Hawks made it to the quarterfinals and the Badgers were runners-up for the championship.

The Hawks played the Lions in a firstround matchup, while the Badgers took on Cleveland Central Catholic.

Hawken started the contest with an interception on the first play of the game. Lexi Blood intercepted the Lions pass and took the ball into the end zone for a pick-six to give the Hawks a 6-0 lead.

On the very next play of the game, Blood again came up with an interception.

This second interception led to the Hawks taking a 12-0 lead when quarterback Helena Yanchar threw her first touchdown pass of the game, then made an interception before the end of the first half.

Moving back to quarterback, Yanchar completed a touchdown pass to Blood for another touchdown.

On the two-point conversion, Yanchar again found Blood open in the end zone to make the score 20-0 heading into halftime.

In the second half, Yanchar completed her third touchdown pass of the game, to Augusta Halle. The Hawks then added the twopoint conversion on a pass from Yanchar to Hayley Garber, who will play NCAA Division I Tennis at Longwood University in the fall.

With the Hawks up 28-0, the Lions scored a touchdown late in the second half when NDCL quarterback Sophia Jurcevic complet-

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Chuck Soltis and Domen each had a pair of hits for the Huskies as they rapped out nine safeties total.

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The Cardinal Huskies had good balance, if not depth. Freshman Olivia Krebs won the girls shot put with a put of 35-11. Senior Anna Layman was solid in the pole vault with a second place finish with a vault of 8-0, and the Huskies had many middle-of-the-pack point producers on both days.

The host Badgers also were in a similar spot as Cardinal, with the weather being a

ed a touchdown pass to Marissa Brock.

With the first-round victory, Hawken ad vanced to the second round to play the Eu clid Panthers. This was a defensive battle in which both teams scored a touchdown in reg ulation to make the score 6-6.

By rule, overtime for the tournament was one play.

For the overtime play, Hawken's defense was able to stop the Panthers offense from completing the TD pass, and with the defen sive stop in overtime, the Hawks advanced to the quarterfinals to face the Kirtland Hornets.

Though the Hawks played hard, Kirtland was able to defeat them, 14-7.

For Berkshire's part, the Badgers won four straight games to reach the champion ship game against Kirtland.

In the first round game, they were led by quarterback Madalyn Metzel, who threw four touchdown passes in a 32-0 victory over the Cleveland Central Catholic Ironmen.

Post-game, Metzel and Alyssa Lawson

too, as Brancel was tough with his breaking pitches in fanning 12, also allowing just a single hitter to reach a three ball count.

Cardinal Head Coach Dan Wolf knew his team needed to be “all in” to win the game, and that's how it played out.

"Jackson (Puruczky) has been rock solid for us all season pitching, as has Troy, so

big factor in their middle-of-the-pack abilities.

Amber Zeiler scored well in several events, and Berkshire efforts were led by a first place tie between junior Kirsten Shaffer and senior Madison Durosko in the high jump. They tied at the 4-8 level.

The Crestwood boys and Berkshire Badgers waged a battle all day long, no matter the conditions. After getting a few events done in warm, dry weather on May 7, May 9 was a different animal. Then, late in the afternoon, as the crowd and athletes alike huddled up to get warmer and dryer, a first- and third-place

Ironmen demonstrated the vast improve ments the Badgers have made throughout the season, and felt that playing well in the first round was helpful for building confidence.

“I think we're finally starting to put together everything we worked on in practice and it's

we think we have as good a 1-2 punch on the mound to compete with anybody," Coach Wolf said. "It is just a matter of playing good defense, getting timely hits at timely opportunities, and the kids have really worked hard all season to get things done.

“This is always a big game, so you have to be ready, and we never backed down when

finish in the boys 300 meter hurdle event put Crestwood into first, and they did not let up.

Berkshire won the 4x100 and 4x200 relays while taking second in the 4x400 and 4x800 events. Senior John Murphy could be found running anchor legs in all of those event, or so it seemed, as the athletes looked more like drowned rats than runners by the end of the day, but Murphy was in the middle of it all.

Miles Miller took second in the pole vault and fourth in the long jump events for the Badgers.

“This weather really was tough today,” he said Thursday afternoon as he headed for dry conditions indoors.

Ethan Bosch, a sophomore for Cardinal, won both short sprints for his team, but for the Huskies overall, lack of depth was a factor. Bosch's times were 11.57 in the 100 and 24.35 in the 200. He also was fifth in the long jump.

Cardinal junior Max Soltis had a good pair of days throwing the shot and discus. He won both events handily, sending the disc 153 feet, and the iron ball for a 48-11.50 distance.

great confidence, as they also beat Perry, Mentor and Willoughby South after their first-round tournament victory. Berkshire then played very well in the title game. However, the Hornets scored a second-half touchdown to ultimately claim the championship for Kirtland, 6-0.

we made mistakes. Today there weren't too many, too, which is always a good thing." As tourney time approaches, both teams have solid cores that could lead to long runs. Special and routine plays will make the difference, and both squads can say a lot about the quality they bring to the diamond each time out.

Junior Troy Champlin took second in the 300 hurdles with a time of 43.95 , and third in the 110 hurdles with a time of 18.77. The Bable family for Berkshire also did well. Senior Zach took second place in the 400 meter dash with a time of 53.10. Sophomore Sam took sixth in the 100 meter dash with a time of 12.31.

Kirtland’s solid couple of days was focused around several names you see in about every sport, especially football.

Senior Will Sayle won the long jump with a leap of 19-9, and also came in first in the 400 meter dash with a time of 52.72.

Junior Nico Samac took home second- and fourth-place finishes in the hurdle events, along with a third-place finish in the high jump.

Senior Will Beers finished third in both the 100 meter dash and the long jump.

When you factor second place in the 3200 and fourth in the 1600 for Cardinal's Sam Gdovichin, Berkshire Athletic Director Brian Hiscox got the job done very well for CVC Valley honors, and athletes clearly did their best under very difficult conditions.

two days after rain throughout day one.

Chardon boys placed first and Hilltoppers girls finished second in their conference.

To win the meet, Hilltoppers boys won individual WRC conference titles in 11 out of 17 events.

Winning three of the events were the sprinters who won the 100m, 200m and 400m events.

Winning the 100m for the Hilltoppers was Caleb Hewitt, who ran 10.92 and was the only runner in the field to break 11 seconds in the 100m.

Karl Dietz, the defending OHSAA 400m state champion, won both the 200m and 400m sprint events for the Hilltoppers. Dietz completed one lap around the track in 49.67 seconds to edge out the second-place finisher from Riverside by .28 seconds.

Later in the meet, Dietz also won the 200m with a winning time of 22.07.

After winning the 400m, Dietz said that he was excited about the post-season ahead.

“There was some good competition here today,” he said. “There's going to be great competition next week. Really onward, it's going to be battles every single race, so I am excited for that.”

Chardon's male distance runners also won all three distance events: the 800m (Matthew Sopchak), 1600m (Taman Chokshi) and 3200m (Chokshi).

After winning the 1600m, Chokshi said his focus for the race was to “sit and kick.” This is a strategy in which the runner stays in the main pack of the race, then tries to sprint past the leaders in the final laps.

“I knew there was a good Riverside kid and a good Kenston kid, both really good leg speed,” Chokshi said. “I knew I just had to sit and kick. Not the prettiest of days, but great weather for distance running.”

The Hilltoppers boys team also won three of four relay events: the 4x200m (Anthony Catania, Cohen Dawson, Landun Hen-

ry, Hewitt), the 4x400m (Cohen Dawson, Jacob Nieset, Toby Rogers, Sopchak) and the 4x800m (Jack Roman, Grayson Hallam, Dylan Snider, Sopchak).

Additional events won by Chardon boys were the long jump (Hewitt) and the 300m hurdles (Dawson).

After winning the 300m hurdles, Dawson said the race was very close throughout, but he was motivated to try to win.

“Mainly just the drive to get first (was my motivation),” Dawson said. “I didn't want to go home and have second, I wanted to get first.”

Just as Chardon boys won many WRC individual titles, Chardon girls team also placed first in the conference in six events.

Chardon girls distance runners won three events: the 800m (Eve Downs), 1600m (Rae Kawalec) and 3200m (Kawalec).

In addition to winning three distance races, the Chardon girls team also won the discus (Jillian Morrison), the 4x800m (Bethany Cappello, Cate Dawson, Mira Palombo, Micah Tager) and the 400m (Cappello).

Highlights for the Kenston track and field team included Sadie Poudevigne winning two individual WRC titles. Poudevigne won the girls high jump for the Bombers with a jump of five feet. She also won the girls long jump with a jump of 16 feet, 4.25 inches.

Teams from both Chardon and Kenston would next compete in the OHSAA District Track meet this week.

Students and Staff of the Month

Cardinal Local Schools congratulates its Students and Staff of the Month for April and thanks East Geauga Kiwanis and Vinny's for sponsoring the Students of the Month program for the 2023-24 academic school year.

Students and Staff of the Month for April are afternoon prekindergartner Joseph Morrish; kindergartners Benji M. and Sienna K.; first-grader Kendall K.; sec-

ond-grader Alyce Hyder; third-graders Keihin K. and Nora K.; fourth-graders Amelia A. and Emmy L.; fifth-graders Lyric S. and Jessman K.; sixth-graders Emma K. and Daniel J.; seventh-graders Brooklyn S. and Genny C.; eighth-graders Carson D. and Gage W.; freshmen Marietta M. and Josh H.; sophomores Grayson Y. and Ali P.; juniors Morgan C. and Rylie L.; and seniors Jesse O. and Vincent D. The Staff Member of the Month is Mr. Simon.

St. Helen prayer partners from the preschool Little Hornets class and the fourth grade

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East Geauga Kiwanis Fish Fry

May 17, 4:30-7 p.m.

East Geauga Kiwanis is hosting an all-you-can-eat fish fry at Cardinal Middle School, 16175 Almeda Drive in Middlefield.

Monthly Missions Meal

May 17, 5-7 p.m.

Parkman Congregational Church is hosting a Swiss steak with mashed potatoes dinner at the church located at 18265 Madison Road. Carry out or dine in.

Free Fresh Produce

May 18, 9-11 a.m.

Newbury Community Church hosts a fresh produce giveaway at 14916 Auburn Road. Cleveland FoodBank provides the service to lower income Geauga County families the third Saturday of each month through October. Please bring ID and bags.

Spring Drive-It-Yourself Tour

May 18, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Join Destination Geauga’s 20th annual self-guided tour of Geauga County with 25 participating businesses. Each stop offers either 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 Adam Hall, 11455 E. Washington St., Auburn Township, for the finale with music, food and a chance to win prizes from local businesses. One must have at least 10 stamps on the map to be entered to win. Drawings begin at 4 p.m. For more information and the list of participating businesses, visit www.destinationgeauga.com or call Kathy at 440632-1538.

Music Festival and Craft Show

May 18, 12-10 p.m.

The fourth annual music festival and craft show will be held at SNPJ Farm, 10946 Heath Road in Kirtland. The event features 15 bands and more than 30 crafters. Admission is $10 in advance or $15 at the gate. For information, call Don at 440283-9373.

Meet the Candidate

May 19, 1-4 p.m.

The Geauga Democratic Women's Caucus & The Geauga Democratic Party hosts an afternoon with Louis Murphy, Democratic nominee for the Ohio House of Representatives 99th District. The free event will be held at the Geauga Democratic Party Headquarters, 12420 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township. Food and beverages will be served. RSVP to gcdwomenscaucus@gmail.com

Civil War Encampment

May 25 and 26

Geauga County Historical Society presents a Civil War Encampment on the grounds of Century Village Museum in Burton. The event features authentic reenactors, sutlers, battles and a special live musical performance. For informa-

tion and tickets, call 440-834-1492 or visit centuryvillagemuseum.org.

Holiday Polka Party

May 27, 1-7 p.m.

A Memorial Day polka dance party will be held at SNPJ Farm, 10946 Heath Road, Kirtland. Enjoy ethnic food and live music featuring the orchestras of Don Wojtila and Frank Stanger. Open to the public. For information, call 330-318-3004.

Woodland Wednesdays

May 29, 6 p.m.

The Woodland Wednesdays series continues with “Climate Smart Conservation Practices in Forestland and Timber Stand Improvements for Wildlife Management” virtual workshop. Featured speakers are Julie Parker, district conservationist, and Sean Marino, resource conservationist, with the United States Department of Agriculture - Natural Resource Conservation Service. Learn how to increase the soil health of one’s woods to optimize carbon sequestration along with meeting other goals including timber production, wildlife habitat and sugarbush management.

The program is free, but registration is required by calling the Farm Bureau office at 440-426-2195.

Donation Drives

The Geauga Democratic Women’s Caucus is hosting collections drives for HOLA Food Cupboard and Family Resource Center in Painesville to assist immigrant and migrant families in need. Donations of nonperishable food items, paper products, diapers, hygiene items and household cleaning products may be dropped off at the Democratic Headquarters and Social Hall, 12420 Kinsman Road in Newbury Township through June 9 on Sundays from 1-4 p.m. and Wednesdays from 3-6 p.m. For information, visit geaugadems.com.

Meet Us in the Garden

June 1, 10 a.m.

The Lake County Master Gardener Volunteers, in partnership with the Mentor Public Library, hosts its next Meet Us in the Garden session at the library’s main branch, 8215 Mentor Ave.

Join for “Common Garden Mistakes & How to Fix Them” to learn about some easy-to-make and easy-to-avoid gardening mistakes and how to avoid and remedy them. The session is free, but registration is required by May 18. Visit mentorpl.org or call 440-255-8811.

Pioneer School

July 8-12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Geauga County Historical Society will host its 51st annual Pioneer School for campers ages 8-12 on the grounds of Century Village Museum in Burton. Each day will be filled with a variety of activities, each with a link to the past.

Cost is $100 per child for Society members and $120 for nonmembers. To register, call 440-834-1492.

Geauga Public Library

Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Include an email and phone number when registering for programs to receive updates about all programs. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net.

Storytimes

Join for a storytime that is sure to engage, connect and inspire children with their imagination.

A complete list of upcoming storytime programs is available to view on the website’s programs calendar.

Discussion Groups

No registration is required.

• Virtual, May 16, 6:30 p.m., “Fairy Tale” by Stephen King

• Thompson, May 18, 2 p.m., “The Giver of Stars” by Jojo Moyes

• Bainbridge, May 21, 7 p.m., “Heaven and Earth Grocery Store” by James McBride

• Virtual, May 23, 7 p.m., “The Vanishing Half” by Brit Bennett

• Middlefield, May 28, 7 p.m., “Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents” by Isabel Wilkerson”

Crafting Circle

May 20, 1:30-3 p.m. • Chardon

Bring a portable craft and join fellow crafters to work, chat and share.

Sumo Wrestling Watch Party

May 20, 6-7:30 p.m. • Thompson

Join a local Sumo expert and learn about the sport while watching live matches streamed from EDION Arena in Osaka, Japan.

You Saved 1968!

May 22, 2-3 p.m. • Bainbridge

Blast off with Jann Glove and learn more

Family First Council

May 20, 1:30 p.m.

about the Apollo 8 mission and its profound influence on the environmental movement.

Beyond Cutting the Cable

May 23, 2-3 p.m. • Thompson

Learn how to get the best bang for the buck by cutting cable and streaming TV shows and movies.

Pioneering Geauga County

May 23, 6:30-8:30 p.m. • Bainbridge

Learn what Geauga County was like before the pioneers, who were the first to settle and their experiences.

Puzzle Exchange

May 25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Geauga West Exchange jigsaw puzzles for new ones with other puzzle enthusiasts. No registration is required.

Library Lock-In

May 25, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. • Middlefield

Spend the day at the library working on a project.

Inside Circle

May 30, 5:30-6:30 p.m. • Chardon

Join NPower Services and RockAbility Members to use music therapy techniques to develop rhythm and melody skills. No registration is required.

Summer Reading Kickoff

June 1, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Offsite

Join at the Geauga County Fairgrounds, 14373 N. Cheshire St., Burton, to kick off the 2024 Summer Reading Program. Register for the program, make adventure-themed crafts, compete in games, get a photo taken with Rascal and so much more. No registration is required.

Health

May 23, Parkman Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, Parkman, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Geauga Family First Council meets the third Monday of the month at the Geauga County Office Building, Suite B168/Carlton Room, 12611 Ravenwood Drive in Chardon. Meetings are open to the public.

For more information, contact Tim Kehres, Geauga Family First Council coordinator, at 440-285-1201.

Grief Support Group

The Geauga County Sheriff’s Office LOSS Team will hold its next weekly Bereavement Companioning and Grief Support Group outside in nature at a Geauga Park District park in Chardon on Mondays from 6-8 p.m. beginning June 10 for 10 weeks. The group will meet in a covered space that is disability-friendly with easy parking.

Registration is required by calling 440279-2062 or emailing tjordan@co.geauga. oh.us.

Bloodmobile

The American Red Cross needs donors to come to give blood or platelets over the next few weeks to keep the blood supply as strong as possible this spring. Make donation appointments by using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-733-2767.

May 26, St. Helen’s Church, 12060 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

May 30 Chardon United Methodist Church, 515 North St., Chardon, 12–6 p.m.

Food Addicts in Recovery

Wednesdays, 6:45-8:15 p.m.

Obsessed with food, weight or dieting? Join every Wednesday for a Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous meeting at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 11519 Wilson Mills Road, Chardon. The free 12-step program is for those suffering from overeating, under-eating or bulimia.

For more information, call 440-295-3353 or visit www.foodaddicts.org.

Life Recovery 12 Step Meeting

Fridays, 6:30-8 p.m.

The open group for men and women meets weekly at Horizons Christian Assembly, 14920 White Road in Middlefield and welcomes anyone struggling with grief, alcoholism, addiction, depression, co-dependency or any other habit that lessens the quality of life. The group offers support, encouragement, fellowship and discipleship.

Learn more at www.Horizons4you.com/ LifeRecovery.

Rodney Michael Lovas

Rodney Michael Lovas, 78, of Burton, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born March 11, 1946, in Howell, Mich., to the late Andrew and Stella Lovas. He graduated from Howell High School in 1964 and received his Bachelor of Arts in Accounting and Financial Administration from Michigan State University in 1970.

During his college years, he obtained his pilot’s license as a hobby, flying a Cessna 4-seater passenger plane. He later attended Case Western Reserve University for graduate studies toward a master’s in business administration.

Professionally, Rodney enjoyed a 30-year career in retail and commercial banking at several local and regional banks, including the First National Bank of Burton, later Huntington Bank, where he met the love of his life in 1975.

As a pioneering relationship banker, he advised and secured loans for a plethora of local businesses and individuals to help them get their start, find their footing, achieve their goals and pursue their dreams. Later, in the year 2000, he obtained his CDL and drove school buses, tour buses, and limousines for Precious Cargo and A-1 Mr. Limo, serving a diverse range of clients, from school children on a field trip, to retired senior citizens visiting Niagara Falls, to the Sheikh of the United Arab Emirates, treating all of them with the same level of respect and dignity.

Starting in 2005, he worked for the Ohio Department of Transportation, plowing the roads in the winter to keep motorists safe, conducting operations in the Materials Test Lab, and performing administrative clerk duties at the Burton Yard, where ODOT’s Geauga County operations were headquartered.

Rod was always deeply involved in the Burton Congregational Church, serving as Church Moderator and as a member of the Stewardship Committee for several years. It was important to him that the church’s services and teachings should be broadly available to all regardless of disability or personal circumstances, and to that end he spearheaded projects to install an elevator in the church and to videotape, stream and lend out recordings of services via the church library.

Rod was also instrumental in starting the Endowment Fund for the church, ensuring its future solvency and ability to carry out its good works for the local community. As with many of Rod’s endeavors, these efforts planted seeds that continue to bear fruit and flourish under the stewardship of generations that followed him.

He was actively engaged in his local community, philanthropically and socially, as a member of Burton Village Masonic Lodge 274 and as a Dad Advisor to local DeMolay chapters. For his service, he was conferred the Legion of Honor award.

He was also a member and supporter of the Burton Chamber of Commerce, the Berkshire Boosters, the Geauga County Historical Society & Century Village Museum, the Geauga County Agricultural Society and many other local groups.

In 1978, Rod organized the first ever Geauga County Mini Heart-A-Thon, bringing

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famous athletes to the area to run alongside members of the community in raising money for the American Heart Association.

In 1994, he chaired the Project 2000 fundraising effort to pay for the purchase of land for future expansion of the Berkshire school district. In 1995, he gave the first donation toward the founding of Leadership Geauga, partnering with his wife as they often did to continue fundraising for the program, which recognizes existing pillars of the community and helps to educate and inspire the next generation.

He was recognized by the Red Cross for donating over 100 units of blood platelets via apheresis. It always brought him great joy to help others by paying a grocery bill, covering dinner at a restaurant, or just loaning money to someone in need.

Rod will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Marie A. (nee Tirabasso) Lovas, whom he married Sept. 3, 1977; sons John (Jennifer) Lovas, of Perrysburg, Timothy Lovas, of Lyndhurst, and William (Sophia) Lovas, of Pittsburgh; and grandchildren, Andrew, Lily and Henry.

He is also survived by his beloved brothers Andre Lovas and Stephen Lovas; as well as Marsha Tregloan, mother of Michael and John, and Stacie Nowak, mother of grandson Andrew.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Andrew Lovas and Stella (nee Sutto) Dunn; brother Bela Lovas; and son Michael R. Lovas.

Calling hours will be held Saturday, May 18, 2024, from 1-4 p.m., at Sly Family Funeral Home, 15670 W. High St., Middlefield.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 2 p.m., at Burton Congregational Church, 14558 W. Park St., Burton, with a luncheon to follow.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Burton Congregational Church Endowment Fund.

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

Barbara H. Goff

Barbara H. Goff, of Burton, passed away Friday, May 10, 2024, at her home surround ed by her family.

She graduated from Middlefield High School (now Cardinal Schools) in 1942. She married Karl George Goff on July 7, 1948, and they resided in Burton, until their retirement to Florida. They owned the Burton Electric Co. from 1948 to 1958.

She will be missed by her grandchildren, Jennifer (Dennis) DeRenzo, Julie (Dr. David) Berman, Rachael (Charles) Brown, Natalie (Dr. Mike) Rock, William (Rachel) Boehnlein, Mary (Brandon) Hipp, Daniel (Cheryl) Goff, Stephen (Toni) Goff, Michael (Lauren) Hietanen, Andrew (Heather) Goff, Rebekah (Scott) Hess, Jessica Goff and Timothy (Alexa) Goff; and 21great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death on June 9, 2009, by her beloved husband of 61 years, Karl G. Goff; daughter Connie (Goff) Hietanen, on June 15, 2016; parents, Charles and Lena (Hofstetter) Harrington; sister, Charlene Gibbs; and brother, Richard Harrington.

A Celebration of Her Life will be held Saturday, May 25, 2024, from 2 p.m. until her service at 4 p.m. at Sly Family Funeral Home, 15670 W. High St., Middlefield.

Contributions in lieu of flowers may be made to Atwood-Mauck Legion Post, P.O. Box 261, Burton, OH 44021.

She will be laid to rest in Pleasant Hill Cemetery with her husband at a later date.

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

Ruth

Ann Cummings

Ruth Ann Cummings (nee Poole), of Thompson Township, peacefully passed away on May 12, 2024, at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center.

Her journey began in Steubenville, Ohio, where she was born to Harmon and Margaret Poole (nee Wilson).

From her early days, Ruth found solace and joy in sports; she particularly loved basketball, where her talent could have led her to professional heights.

However, it was on the softball field where her heart truly belonged. Ruth’s passion for the game was unmatched, earning her a dis-

Barbara was Secretary to the Superintendents of Berkshire Schools from 1962 until her retirement in 1987.

Her greatest joy was spending time with her 13 grandchildren and supporting their athletic and extracurricular activities.

Barbara was a member of the Burton Volunteer Fire Department Auxiliary and a Charter Member of Atwood-Mauck Post 459 Auxiliary of the American Legion.

Among those who will cherish her memory are her daughter Cindi (Charles “Skip”) Boehnlein; and her sons, Karl A. Goff and Kenneth Goff.

tinguished place in the Softball Hall of Fame in Oklahoma. Her dedication and love for softball were unwavering, marking her as a legend in the sport.

Beyond her athletic achievements, Ruth dedicated nearly four decades of her life to Seaway Foods, where she not only excelled in her work but also found love. Fate smiled upon her when she crossed paths with Larry G. Cummings. Their love story unfolded later in life, with Ruth marrying Larry at the age of 54, sealing their bond at the Church of Christ in Chardon after just three dates.

Together, Ruth and Larry enjoyed retirement by exploring the United States, traveling from one destination to another, delighting in the beauty of each new place they discovered. Their adventures were a reflection of their love for each other and their curiosity about the world.

Ruth is survived by her beloved husband, Larry G. Cummings, of Thompson; and stepchildren, Jean (Don) Hofstetter, of Montville Township, Annette Christlieb, of Hilton Head, S.C., and Joe (Marsha) Cummings, of West Farmington. Her memory is cherished by her five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; her sister, Twila; and many nieces and nephews.

She will be greatly missed.

Friends and family are invited to pay their respects and celebrate Ruth’s life during visitation hours from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Monday, May 20, 2024, at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon. The funeral service will begin at 12 noon, followed by burial at Maple Grove Cemetery in Thompson.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the compassionate care of Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Chardon. Condolences and fond memories of Ruth can be shared online at www.burrservice. com, serving as a testament to the impact she had on those fortunate enough to have known her.

Ruth’s spirit lives on in the hearts of all who were touched by her kindness, strength and love.

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

Case No. 19-F-000343

The State of Ohio, County of Geauga, ss: CHEMICAL BANK, Plaintiff vs. MARK E. CANNELLA, ET AL., Defendants

In pursuance of a Second Pluries Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at https://geauga. sheriffsaleauction.ohio.gov/, on Thursday, the 6th day of June, 2024, at 10:00 o’clock A.M., and if the parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale, without regard to the minimum bid requirement, at the same time of day and at the same place of the first sale, on Thursday, the 20th day of June, 2024 the following described real estate, situated in the County of Geauga and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Newbury to wit:

A copy of the complete legal description can be found in the Geauga County Recorder’s Office, 231 Main Street, Suite 1-C, Chardon, Ohio 44024, OR Volume 887, Page 119

SHORT LEGAL DESCRIPTION: S/L 9 KIMBERLY ESTATES #1

Said Premises Located at: 11121 KIMMERIDGE TRAIL, NEWBURY TOWNSHIP, OH.

Permanent Parcel Number: 23-196250

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

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

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

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

SCOTT A. HILDENBRAND, Sheriff Geauga County, Ohio Maureen Zink Delaney, attorney May9-16-23, 2024

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate General Code, Sec. 11661 Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 Case No. 22-F-000315

The State of Ohio, County of Geauga, ss: WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., Plaintiff vs. ANTHONY CARTER, AKA ANTHONY M. CARTER, ET AL., Defendants

In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at https://geauga.sheriffsaleauction.ohio.gov/, on Thursday, the 6th day of June, 2024, at 10:00 o’clock A.M., and if the parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale, without regard to the minimum bid requirement, at the same time of day and at the same place of the first sale, on Thursday, the 20th day of June, 2024 the following described real estate, situated in the County of Geauga and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Montville to wit:

Situated in the Township of Montville, County of Geauga and State of Ohio and known as being part of Original Lot No. 4, in Section No. 19, within said township and bounded and described as follows:

Beginning at a 1” iron pin in a monument box found at the centerline intersection of Hautala Road and Clay Street (60 feet wide); Thence N 00 deg. 39’ 34” W along the centerline of said Clay Street a distance of 1324.63 feet to a 1” iron pin in a monument box found at an angle point therein; Thence N 00 deg. 45’ 00” W continuing along said centerline a distance of 1664.73 feet to a point, said point being a northwesterly corner of a parcel of land conveyed to D.W. Smith and M.B. Savage as recorded in Vol. 629, Pg. 524 of Geauga County Records and Deeds, said point also being the southwesterly corner of the parcel herein described and the principal place of beginning of this survey. Thence N 89 deg. 00’ 35” E along a northerly line of the said D.W. Smith and M.B. Savage parcel and passing through a 1/4” I.D. iron pipe found at 29.18 feet and also passing through a 5/8” (diameter) x 30” (long) iron pin with yellow plastic cap bearing “Kosie P.S. 8167” set at 30.00 feet a total distance of 425.00 feet to a 5/8” (diameter) x 30” (long) iron pin with yellow plastic cap bearing “Kosie P.S. 8167” set, said point being a southwesterly corner of a parcel of land conveyed to J. and J. Rabatin as recorded in Vol. 701, Pg. 735 of Geauga

County Records and Deeds, said point also being the southeasterly corner of the parcel herein described. Thence N 00 deg. 45’ 00” W along a westerly line of said Rabatin’s land a distance of 200.00 feet to a 5/8” (diameter) x 30” (long) iron pin with yellow plastic cap bearing “Kosie P.S. 8167” set, said point being a southeasterly corner of a parcel of land conveyed to J.G. and M.J. Rabatin as recorded in Vol. 968, Pg. 680 of Geauga County Records and Deeds, said point also being the northeasterly corner of the parcel herein described. Thence S. 89 deg. 00’ 35” W along a southerly line of said Rabatin’s land and passing through a 5/8” (diameter) x 30” (long) iron pin with yellow plastic cap bearing “Kosie P.S. 8167” set at 395.00 feet a total distance of 425.00 feet to a point on the centerline of the aforesaid Clay Street, said point also being the northwesterly corner of a parcel herein described. Thence 00 deg. 45’ 00” E along said centerline a frontage distance of 200.00 feet to the principal place of beginning on this survey and containing 1.9513 acres of land as surveyed by Delmar B. Kosie and Associates (Robert L. Kosie, Registered Professional Land Surveyor No. 8167). Bearing are to an assumed meridian and indicate angles only, date June 27, 2008, be the same more or less, but subject to all legal highways.

Said Premises Located at: 10525 CLAY STREET, MONTVILLE TOWNSHIP, OH. Permanent Parcel Number: 20-050700

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

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

Said Premises appraised at ($325,000.00) and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount ($216,667.00). Please note: The appraisals are based on an exterior appraisal of property only, unless otherwise noted.

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

SCOTT A. HILDENBRAND, Sheriff Geauga County, Ohio Tamara Gurchik, attorney May9-16-23, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO

24-F-000105 – First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Lakewood, Plaintiff vs. Unknown Successor as Trustee for the Brian J. Allen, Trustee of BDBA Trust aka Brian J. Allen, Trustee of the BDBA Trust under trust Instrument dated April 25, 1996, for the benefit of Brian J. Allen, et al., Defendants Unknown Successor as Trustee for the Brian J. Allen, Trustee of BDBA Trust aka Brian J. Allen, Trustee of the BDBA Trust under trust Instrument dated April 25, 1996, for the benefit of Brian J. Allen whose last and present place of residence are unknown; Jan Doe 1, Name Unknown, Spouse of Brianna M. Allen, if any whose last place of residence was 610 Canterbury Road, Bay Village, OH 44140: and whose present place of residence is unknown; Jan Doe 2, Name Unknown, Spouse of Alek Allen, if any whose last place of residence was 15340 Valentine Road, Thompson, OH 44086: and whose present place of residence is unknown, will take notice on February 14, 2024, First Federal Savings and Loan Association of Lakewood filed its Complaint in Case No. 24-F000105 in the Court of Common Pleas Geauga County, Ohio, 100 Short Court, Suite 300, Chardon, OH 44024, alleging that Defendants, Unknown Successor as Trustee for the Brian J. Allen, Trustee of BDBA Trust aka Brian J. Allen, Trustee of the BDBA Trust under trust Instrument dated April 25, 1996, for the benefit of Brian J. Allen, Jan Doe 1, Name Unknown, Spouse of Brianna M. Allen, if any, and Jan Doe 2, Name Unknown, Spouse of Alek Allen, if any have or claim to have an interest in the real estate described below: P.P.N. 20-048650

PROPERTY ADDRESS: 9398 Morgan Rd., Montville, OH 44064

A Copy of the full legal description may be obtained from the County Auditors Office.

The Petitioner further alleges that by reason of default of Unknown Successor as Trustee for the Brian J. Allen, Trustee of BDBA Trust aka Brian J. Allen, Trustee of the BDBA Trust under trust Instrument dated April 25, 1996 for the benefit of Brian J. Allen (Deceased) in the

payment of a promissory note, according to its tenor, the conditions of a concurrent mortgage deed given to secure the payment of said note and conveying the premises described, have been broken, and the same has become absolute.

The Petitioner prays that Defendants named above be required to answer and set up their interest in said real estate or be forever barred from asserting the same, for foreclosure of said mortgage, the marshalling of any liens, and the sale of said real estate, and the proceeds of said sale applied to the payment of Petitioner’s claim in the proper order of its priority, and for such other further relief as is just and equitable.

DEFENDANTS NAMED ABOVE ARE REQUIRED TO ANSWER ON OR BEFORE THE 20 DAY OF JUNE, 2024.

BY: Keith D. Weiner & Associates Co., L.P.A., Daniel C. Wolters (#0076521), 1100 Superior Avenue East, Suite 1100, Cleveland, OH 44114. Tel: (216) 771-6500, Fax: (216) 7716540. email: courtnotices@weinerlaw.com Apr18-25 May2-9-16-23, 2024

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

23-M-000466 – U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee for Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-2, Plaintiff vs. John Doe(s) Unknown heirs of William French, AKA William French, Jr., et al., Defendants John Doe(s) Unknown heirs of William French, AKA William French, Jr., whose last known address is 16794 Huron Street, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023, John Doe(s), Unknown heirs of Linda French, AKA Linda K. French, whose last known address is 16794 Huron Street, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023, John Doe(s), Name(s) Unknown, the Unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, beneficiaries of Norman Thompson AKA Norman Curtis Thompson and their unknown spouses and creditors; and, the unknown spouse of Norman Thompson AKA Norman Curtis Thompson, whose last known address is 16794 Huron Street, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023, will take notice that on August 8, 2023, U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee for Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-2 filed its Complaint in the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas at 100 Short Court, Suite 300, Chardon, OH 44024, assigned Case No. 23-M-000466 and styled U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Trustee for Merrill Lynch First Franklin Mortgage Loan Trust, Mortgage Loan Asset-Backed Certificates, Series 2007-2 vs. John Doe(s) Unknown heirs of William French, AKA William French, Jr., et al. The object of, and demand for relief in, the Complaint is to foreclose the lien of Plaintiff’s mortgage recorded upon the real estate described below and in which Plaintiff alleges that the foregoing defendants have or claim to have an interest:

Parcel number(s): 02-230900, 02-231000, 02-231100, 02-231200, 02-231300

Property address: 16794 Huron Street, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023

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

By Richard J. Sykora, Manley Deas Kochalski LLC, P. O. Box 165028, Columbus, OH 43216-5028, 614-220-5611, RSykora@manleydeas.com Apr18-25 May2-9-16-23, 2024

LEGAL

NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO

24-M-000268 – BTE Properties, LLC, et al., Plaintiff vs. Township of Parkman, Ohio, et al., Defendants

The unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, executors, administrators and/or assigns of Simon and Nancy Perkins, whose identity and address(es) cannot be ascertained with the exercise of reasonable diligence, and upon whom service of summons could not be made, will take notice that on April 16, 2024, BTE Properties, LLC and ABC Development LLC (“Plaintiffs”), filed a Complaint to Quiet Title, Case No. 24-M-000268 in the Court of Common Pleas for Geauga County, Ohio, 100 Short Court, Suite 300, Chardon, OH 44024, seeking to quiet title to approximately 2.63 acres of land, located at the intersection of Nelson Road and U.S. 422 (Main Market Road), in the Township of Parkman, County of Geauga and

State of Ohio, known as Geauga County Permanent Parcel No. 25-002900 (the “Property”). Specifically, Plaintiffs pray for judgment declaring invalid and unenforceable the following restriction, related to a portion of the Property, contained in a Deed issued by Simon and Nancy Perkins on or about June 7, 1843, and recorded June 8, 1857, in Volume 54, Page 241 of the Geauga County records; and restated in a Deed dated January 22, 2018 and recorded January 22, 2018, in Volume 2046, Page 1060 of the Geauga County records: that “… said [Parkman Township] Trustees and their successors in office shall hold said land for the inhabitants of said Township to use as a public square or commons unencumbered by any building or structure whatever except railing of a public walk.”

The unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, executors, administrators and/or assigns of Simon and Nancy Perkins shall take further notice that they are required to answer the Complaint to Quiet Title within twenty-eight (28) days after this publication. By: Douglas M. Eppler (0087018), Attorney for Plaintiff, ABC Development LLC, Walter Haverfield LLP, Suite 300, 1500 W. 3rd St., Cleveland, OH 44113. Telephone No. (216) 781-1212; and Joseph H. Weiss, Jr. (0007894), Attorney for Plaintiff, BTE Properties, LLC, 8228 Mayfield Road Ste. 6b-1, Chesterland, Ohio 44026 Tel: 440-7297278. Apr25 May2-9-16-23-30, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Newbury Township

The Newbury Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on the June 4, 2024 at 7:00 pm, at the Newbury Township Hall, regarding an application for an area variance, known as AV-24-002, for an accessory structure proposed for applicant/owner Timothy T. Muldoon; subject Property located at 11590 Bell Rd., Newbury, Ohio 44065, located in an R-1 Residential zoning district. The meeting will be located at Newbury Town Hall, 14899 Auburn Rd., Newbury, Ohio 44065. Ruth Cavanagh, Secretary May16, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

SALE OF REAL ESTATE

In the State of Ohio, County of Geauga, Case No. 23-F-000382 - Freedom Mortgage Corporation, (Plaintiff) vs. Shyrell Mabe, 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: 16965 Leggett Rd., Montville, OH 44064

Legal Description:A full legal description of the property may be obtained at: www.buddybartonauctions.com.

Parcel Number: 20-050100

Said Premises Appraised: $198,000.00

Minimum Bid: $132,000.00

Location of Sale: Online Bidding at www.buddybartonauctions.com.

Bidding Open Date: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 9:00 AM

Bidding Closes Date: Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 2:00 PM

2nd Provisional Open Date: Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 9:00 AM

2nd Provisional Close Date: Wednesday. June 19, 2024 at 2:00 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 5% Buyer’s Premium shall apply. The auction is subject to postponement and cancellation.

Ross Barton III, Private Selling Officer, info@buddybartonauctions.com, 330-4641375 May2-9-16, 2024

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

24-F-000121 – Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity, but solely as Owner Trustee of MFA 2022RTL1 Trust, Plaintiff vs. Robinson Properties LLC, et al., Defendants Robinson Properties LLC whose last place of business is c/o Isabella Robinson s/a, 2246 Lynn Park Drive, Toledo, OH 43615 but whose present place of residence/business is unknown will take notice that on February 20, 2024, Wilmington Savings Fund Society, FSB, not in its individual capacity, but solely as Owner Trustee of MFA 2022-RTL1 Trust

filed its Complaint in Case No. 24-F-000121 in the Court of Common Pleas Geauga County, Ohio, 100 Short Court, Suite 300, Chardon, OH 44024, alleging that the Defendant(s) Robinson Properties LLC have or claim to have an interest in the real estate described below:

Permanent Parcel Number: 12-015930; Property Address: 14284 Chardon-Windsor Road, Chardon, OH 44024. The legal description may be obtained from the Geauga County Auditor at 231 Main Street, Suite 1-A, Chardon, Ohio 44024, 440-279-1600.

The Petitioner further alleges that by reason of default of the Defendant(s) in the payment of a promissory note, according to its tenor, the conditions of a concurrent mortgage deed given to secure the payment of said note and conveying the premises described, have been broken, and the same has become absolute.

The Petitioner prays that the Defendant(s) named above be required to answer and set up their interest in said real estate or be forever barred from asserting the same, for foreclosure of said mortgage, the marshalling of any liens, and the sale of said real estate, and the proceeds of said sale applied to the payment of Petitioner’s Claim in the proper order of its priority, and for such other and further relief as is just and equitable.

THE DEFENDANT(S) NAMED ABOVE ARE REQUIRED TO ANSWER ON OR BEFORE THE 13 DAY OF JUNE, 2024.

BY: REIMER LAW CO. Donald Brett Bryson, Attorney at Law, Attorney for Plaintiff-Petitioner, P.O. Box 39696, Solon, Ohio 44139. (440)600-5500.

May2-9-16, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

Sale of Real Estate

Geauga County

Foreclosure Auction

Case# 23-F-000695, Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC vs Jennifer J Carr, et al.

The description of the property to be sold is as follows:

Property Address: 15425 Rock Creek Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024

Legal Description: Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number: 30-084000

Bidding will be available only on www.realtybid.com opening on 6/5/2024 at 10:00 AM for a minimum of 7 days. Property may be sold on a provisional sale date should the third-party purchaser fail to provide their deposit within the allotted time. Provisional Sale date: 6/19/2024 at 10:00 AM. Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is $5,000.00 to be paid by wire transfer within 24 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.realtybid.com and enter the Search Code 23F000695 into the search bar.

May16-23-30, 2024

BID NOTICE

Troy Township

Notice is hereby given that bids will be received by the Troy Township Board of Trustees, c/o Jane Grudowski, Fiscal Officer, at 13950 Main Market Rd, Burton, OH 44021 until 7:00 PM official local time on May 21, 2024 for The Chip Seal of Various Roads in Troy Township. Bids received will be be read aloud the same day at 7:15 PM.

Copies of the plans and/or specifications may be obtained online at TROYTWPGEAUGA.COM or a hardcopy is available at the Troy Township Community House, 13950 Main Market Road, Burton Ohio.

The Troy Township Board of Trustees 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 Troy Township Board of Trustees.

BY THE ORDER OF THE TROY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Jane Grudowski, Fiscal Officer May16, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

The Asphalt Resurfacing of Various Roads Troy Township, Geauga County, Ohio Bids will be received by the Troy Township Board of Trustees digitally via Bid Express® or in a sealed envelope at the Geauga County Engineer’s Office, 12665 Merritt Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024 by 10:00 AM local time on May 31, 2024 and read publicly at 10:05 AM local time at the above address.

The bid shall be let upon a unit price basis. The estimated cost for this project is $415,000.00. Proposal, plans, and specifications may be obtained from the following website: https:// www.bidexpress.com/. Bidders and subcontractors can view and download information

free of charge. All digital Bidders must register with Bid Express® (allow time for processing). Submission of a digital bid requires a fee paid directly to Bid Express®. This fee is charged on a per bid or monthly basis. Paper bid documents are also available free of charge at the Geauga County Engineer’s Office, 12665 Merritt Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024.

Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 153, the bid must be accompanied by an original sealed document (uploaded for digital bids) in the form of a bond for the full amount of the bid (100%). Otherwise, each bid must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check, or letter of credit in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid amount pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 1305. All digital Bidders must submit original documents within three (3) business days of the bid opening.

Bids may be held by the Troy Township Board of Trustees 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 Troy Township Board of Trustees 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 Troy Township Board of Trustees.

This legal notice is posted at the following website: https://www.geaugacountyengineer. org/projects-bids/legal-notices/. BY THE ORDER OF THE TROY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Jane Grudowski, Fiscal Officer

May16, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

The Replacement of the Sperry Road Bridge, Structure #0012-03.590

Geauga County, Ohio

Bids will be received by the Geauga County Board of Commissioners digitally via Bid Express® or in a sealed envelope at the Geauga County Engineer’s Office, 12665 Merritt Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024 by 10:00 AM local time on May 31, 2024 and read publicly at 10:05 AM local time at the above address.

The bid shall be let upon a unit price basis. The estimated cost for this project is $350,000.00. Proposal, plans, and specifications may be obtained from the following website: https:// www.bidexpress.com/. Bidders and subcontractors can view and download information free of charge. All digital Bidders must register with Bid Express® (allow time for processing). Submission of a digital bid requires a fee paid directly to Bid Express®. This fee is charged on a per bid or monthly basis. Paper bid documents are also available free of charge at the Geauga County Engineer’s Office, 12665 Merritt Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024.

Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 153, the bid must be accompanied by an original sealed document (uploaded for digital bids) in the form of a bond for the full amount of the bid (100%). Otherwise, each bid must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check, or letter of credit in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid amount pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 1305. All digital Bidders must submit original documents within three (3) business days of the bid opening.

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.

This legal notice is posted at the following website: https://www.geaugacountyengineer. org/projects-bids/legal-notices/. BY THE ORDER OF THE GEAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Christine Blair, Clerk May16, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

The Asphalt Resurfacing of Sections K-M of Auburn Road, CH-0004 Geauga County, Ohio

Bids will be received by the Geauga County Board of Commissioners digitally via Bid Express® or in a sealed envelope at the Geauga County Engineer’s Office, 12665 Merritt Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024 by 10:00 AM local time on May 31, 2024 and read publicly at 10:05 AM local time at the above address.

The bid shall be let upon a unit price basis. The estimated cost for this project is $750,000.00. Proposal, plans, and specifications may be obtained from the following website: https://

www.bidexpress.com/. Bidders and subcontractors can view and download information free of charge. All digital Bidders must register with Bid Express® (allow time for processing).

Submission of a digital bid requires a fee paid directly to Bid Express®. This fee is charged on a per bid or monthly basis. Paper bid documents are also available free of charge at the Geauga County Engineer’s Office, 12665 Merritt Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024.

Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 153, the bid must be accompanied by an original sealed document (uploaded for digital bids) in the form of a bond for the full amount of the bid (100%). Otherwise, each bid must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check, or letter of credit in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid amount pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 1305. All digital Bidders must submit original documents within three (3) business days of the bid opening. All contractors and subcontractors involved with the project will, to the extent practicable, use Ohio products, materials, services, and labor in the implementation of their project. Bidders must comply with the prevailing wage rates on Public Improvements as determined by the Ohio Department of Commerce.

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.

This legal notice is posted at the following website: https://www.geaugacountyengineer. org/projects-bids/legal-notices/. BY THE ORDER OF THE GEAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Christine Blair, Clerk May16, 2024

LEGAL NOTICE

The Asphalt Resurfacing of Sections A-D of Chardon Windsor Road, CH-0013 Geauga County, Ohio

Bids will be received by the Geauga County Board of Commissioners digitally via Bid Express® or in a sealed envelope at the Geauga County Engineer’s Office, 12665 Merritt Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024 by 10:00 AM local time on May 31, 2024 and read publicly at 10:05 AM local time at the above address.

The bid shall be let upon a unit price basis. The estimated cost for this project is $1,015,000.00.

Proposal, plans, and specifications may be obtained from the following website: https:// www.bidexpress.com/. Bidders and subcontractors can view and download information free of charge. All digital Bidders must register with Bid Express® (allow time for processing). Submission of a digital bid requires a fee paid

on a per bid or monthly basis. Paper bid documents are also available free of charge at the Geauga County Engineer’s Office, 12665 Merritt Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024. Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 153, the bid must be accompanied by an original sealed document (uploaded for digital bids) in the form of a bond for the full amount of the bid (100%). Otherwise, each bid must be accompanied by a certified check, cashier’s check, or letter of credit in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the total bid amount pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Chapter 1305. All digital Bidders must submittal original documents within three (3) business days of the bid opening. All contractors and subcontractors involved with the project will, to the extent practicable, use Ohio products, materials, services, and labor in the implementation of their project. Bidders must comply with the prevailing wage rates on Public Improvements as determined by the Ohio Department of Commerce. 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. This legal notice is posted at the following website: https://www.geaugacountyengineer. org/projects-bids/legal-notices/. BY THE ORDER OF THE GEAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Christine Blair, Clerk May16, 2024

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City of Chardon

The City of Chardon Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to consider the applications described below on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 6:30 PM. in Council Chambers at the Municipal Center, 111 Water St., Chardon, OH 44024. The meeting is subject to adjournment or recess to a later date without another Notice of Public Hearing

PC Case #24-089: Webb Ellinger (East Park Commons LLC) is requesting a Use Variance from Section 1139.03 of The City of Chardon Planning & Zoning Code in order to allow residential on the first floor of a building in the “C-2” Chardon Square Mixed Use District. The property is located on the south side of North Hambden St. approximately 200’ east of the intersection of East Park Street and North Hambden Street. The address of the property is 208 North Hambden Street, Chardon, OH 44024, with Parcel ID# 10-105250, owned by East Park Commons LLC.

Steven M. Yaney Community Development Administrator

BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP

Beverly Crowe and Melissa Martin, 8651 Beacon Hill Drive, to Joshua and Sierra Hummer, $280,000. (1.56 acres)

Thomas M. and Kristin D. Spilman (co-trustees), 8360 Wembley Court, to James David Williams, $1,300,100. (1.06 acres)

Elizabeth W. Muldoon (TOD), 9325 Stafford Road, to Logan and Tracy Browne, $350,000. (3.52 acres)

James Dunn, 17507 Fairlawn Drive (Unit A4), to David Hall, $260,000. (0.00 acres)

Miguel Cisneros Yedra and Rachel Ann Morales, 17420 Lookout Drive, to Nancy Marie Barr and Gregory E. Smith, $1,254,000. (0.83 acres)

Susan J. Molnar, 17654 East Brook Trail (Unit 202 Bldg. G), to Daniel James Thompson and Hanna Leigh Scott, $249,900. (0.00 acres)

R H Real Estate LLC, 19070 Haskins Road, to Michael John and Jennifer Annette Cunningham Minnick, $245,000. (1.79 acres)

VPC Development LLC, Tulip Lane (s/l 18), to John A. and Erika A. Studdard, $415,000. (3.60 acres)

BURTON VILLAGE

Kayla M. Neikirk and Cody LJ Purpura,

Real Estate Transfers

13574 Seco Blvd., to Amber E. Alibeti and Rafael P. Calzada, $256,000. (0.27 acres)

CHARDON CITY

Karen M. Doering (TOD), 292 S. Oval Drive (Unit 2), to Jeffrey W. Joughin, $240,000. (0.00 acres)

CHESTER TOWNSHIP

David T. and Donna M. Hocevar, 12885 Westchester Trail, to Linnea M. Hoffman (trustee), $302,500. (2.06 acres)

CLARIDON TOWNSHIP

Ted A. Winters, Headwater Lane (s/l 7), to Christopher J. and Laurie A. Kauffman, $57,500. (3.77 acres)

Jammie E. Wilson, Forest Road, to Ashly N. Wilson, $58,000. (10.45 acres)

HAMBDEN TOWNSHIP

Jon V. and Heather L. Bilicic, 8687 Brakeman Road, to STF Enterprises LLC, $220,000. (3.16 acres)

MIDDLEFIELD TOWNSHIP

Robin Lee and Alan Max Loze, Marcia Pleva

and Karen Retych, 16245 Kinsman Road, to Zachary M. and Alyssa M. Retych, $200,000. (0.80 acres)

MIDDLEFIELD VILLAGE

Middlefield Parkway, 15240 Timber Ridge, to NVR Inc., $64,600. (0.21 acres)

MONTVILLE TOWNSHIP

FNB OREO LLC, 15991 Hart Road, to Karla Anne and Todd Michael Hall, $88,000. (5.17 acres)

NEWBURY TOWNSHIP

Amy H. and Philip J. Kassouf (trustees), 11613 Portlew Road, to Lynn A. Tezak, $125,900. (1.63 acres)

RUSSELL TOWNSHIP

Rasmus Boje Nielsen and Averi M. Sauder, 7632 Birchmont Drive, to Alexander Lee Lewis and Reem M. Azem, $525,000. (0.47 acres)

Deanna Cutlip and Barbara Walter, 15343 Chillicothe Road, to Christopher and Kellee Meyers, $380,000. (6.00 acres)

SOUTH RUSSELL VILLAGE

Austin Jere (TOD), 99 Fernwood Road and

Help Wanted

Yard Work: must be able to use lawn equipment and have own transportation. Flexible days and hours. 440729-1158.

Help with yard maintenance. Good pay. Chardon area. Call 440-226-6053.

Immediate need for high school or college students to do light yard work, clean up, painting. Very flexible hours, 5-20 hrs/week, $20/hour. 440-759-5290.

Classifieds

25 words for $15 What a bargain!

Bell Road, to Erik Arthur Kaminski and Vanessa Traniello (trustees), $350,000. (0.50 acres)

David J. and Kathleen N. Brown, 253 Manor Brook Drive (Unit I 27), to Elizabeth Wannamaker Bates, $450,251. (0.00 acres)

Craig T. and Jill L. Cunnington, 1092 Sheerbrook Drive, to Mark Aaron and Kate Antoinette Elinsky, $580,000. (0.75 acres)

Integrated Development & Manufacturing Co., Washington Street, to 510 Washington LLC, $63,000. (1.05 acres)

TROY TOWNSHIP

Louis M. Greitzer, 19082 Mumford Road, to Tonbo Middlefield LLC, $12,500. (1.56 acres)

AUTOS & PARTS

For Sale: Truck Cap by Swiss: 6’ Fiberglass custom, off a 2014 Chevy short bed. Like new $550. 440-785-6877.

FOR RENT

Office Space in Chardon: second floor, Main Street, approx. 535 square feet. $600/month, includes HVAC and water. Call 440-285-2247.

Warehouse or storage building: Washington St. near Rt. 44 in Auburn. 32X56, 12X12 overhead door, concrete floor, electric, and additional parking. $790/month. 12-month lease. 440-552-0228.

EVENTS

Dorothy’s Porch Free Rummage Celebration: Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road, Chardon. May 30-31, 9a2p. Clothing, household items, bedding, etc. Want to donate? Call 440-285-3490.

FOR SALE

All items in Middlefield: Large recliner, floral loveseat, large TV stand, Rollator walker mobile commode, antique desk with attached bookcase. Call 440-5524115.

Solid Cherry Corner Desk: like new, 78” tall, 48” depth, 64” wide, paid $2,250, asking $1,480/OBO. Antique French round marble table w/4 chairs, $1,600/OBO. 440-338-3563.

Fan: 30”inch pedestal with mister; $100. Black English saddle, no stirrups; $50. 440655-9999, leave message, I’ll return your call.

Firewood: Seasoned Hardwood. Average length 17”. Free delivery within 10 miles of Chardon. 4’x8’x17”. Fresh cut firewood discounted now. 440-687-5404.

Used Solar Electric Fence: 1.25-acre t-pole fence with 4 treated wood pole corners with two 10ft gates. Includes 45 7ft T-poles with 7 wire stands, insulators, tighteners, IntelliShock 120 Solar Fence Charger and assortment of extra insulators, wire and tools. Less than 4 years old. Pics Avail or see in Chagrin Falls. New $2,100, sell $900. Call 216 409-9593.

2013 Can-Am Spyder RTS/SE5: circuit yellow, mint condition, new tires, his/hers heated saddle seat upgrade, all maint. by dealer, 10,000 miles; $11,200. 440-346-2255.

John Deere Lawn Tractor: Model 314, 14-HP, hydraulic 3-blade 46” cutting deck, w/snow plow and trailer; $1,200/OBO. 440-564-1172.

Celli Spading Machine: NYP-130, will spade 51” wide up to 12” deep. Has had very little use, only on a vegetable garden; $4,000. 440-548-2414.

Antique Tinning Tools: Seth Peck & Co. brass top turning machines, 1830-1480’s; Marshalltown No.18 Lennox throatless shear, 1912; creasing swedge, 18301840’s. Call 4440-553-5292.

Western Reserve Memorial Gardens, Chesterland OH, Chapel Mausoleum, Double Glass Niche; $7,500. 440487-9131 after 5pm.

Cultivator: 9-inch electric front tine Mantis; $200. 440554-5731.

Antique wood window panes. Multiple sizes. $10 each. 440-313-6581.

Small stack of lumber: multiple sizes. 2007 Dodge Dakota SLT: 161,000 miles, silver, 6’6” bed w/liner, body some rust-back fender wells. Call for details 440-2239471.

GARAGE/ESTATE SALES

Garage Sale: May 24 9a-6p; May 25 9a-5p; May 26 9a-12n. 8723 Ravenna Rd, Chardon, 44024.

Second Hand Treasures. A unique shopping place. Something for everyone! Weekly Sales: Thursday, Friday, Saturday. 9a-5p. Many $1 bargains. 9098 Old St Road, Rt.608, Chardon.

Classifieds

May 17-18, 9a-5p. 15954 Grace St., Newbury. Home decor, furniture, tools, pressure washer, lawn tractor. Lots of good deals.

Yard Sale on Farmington Road: May 28-29, 8a-8p. 16925 Farmington Rd.

PETS & ANIMALS

Sammy needs an indoor home! Large, handsome, black & white 6-yr old cat. Very sweet. Loves being petted & brushed. Neutered, vaccinated. Rebecca 440321-2485.

Wanted: Bobwhite quail. 440-321-8152.

Sugarbush Dutch Hutch has Dutch Rabbits for sale. Varieties include Black, Steel, Chocolate, Lilac and Gray. Quality show rabbits, Brood Stock and Pets. Great 4 H breeding projects for fair. Call or text for more information 330-931-2839.

MISCELLANEOUS

FREE fact: Violent behavior of 18-34 year old marijuana users is twice as high as non-users.

RENTAL WANTED

Healthy quiet Christian female seeking Christian woman’s home to rent a quiet room and private bath in Chardon area. I am waiting for my subsidized senior unit to open within 3 to 9 months or maybe a bit longer. I have good references. No smoking. No pets. 619-709-0069 or g.laurel@icloud.com.

SERVICES

Experienced landscaper looking for lawns. My service includes cut, trim and blow. Call or text Frank at 440635-7774.

Top Shelf Construction LLC: Decks, Garages, Trim interior and exterior, Remodeling. Jonathan Fisher, 330-4423995, topshelfconstrunction@yodermail.net.

Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses, we do most anything. Call between 8a-4p, 440-813-4272. No answer, leave message. Experienced housekeeper, will help clean, do laundry, and more, in Geauga county. 440-313-1804.

Did you know Karlovec Media Group prints business cards? Prices start at only $30 for 500 (B&W, 1-sided, no bleed). Call 440-729-7667 or email ads@karlovecmedia.com.

Albert’s complete tree service, land clearing, firewood, excavation and sewer work. 440-687-5404.

WANTED

Wanted: a used wheelchair in good to fair condition. Call 440-636-3601.

WANTED TO BUY

4-wheelers, 3-wheelers, dirt bikes, mini-bikes, go-carts, golf carts, gators, farm tractors/equipment, trailers, riding mowers, snowplows. Paying cash. 440-413-3119. Old fishing tackle wanted: fishing lures (wood or plastic), mouse to bear traps, wooden duck decoys. Call Lee 440-313-8331. Buying all