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Huntsburg Family
Honors Great Outdoors Month
By rose nemunAitis editor@kArlovecmediA com
The Petersons, of Huntsburg, started on a quest to visit all 50 states with their girls in the fall of 2019, when twins Annie and Maddie were just over a year old.
Now 5, the girls have seen more places in the U.S. than most adults.
“We have seen historical monuments like the Liberty Bell and Mount Rushmore, as well as seen the different cultures and wildlife in different parts of the country,” said their father, Dave Peterson, adding the family loved seeing the alligators in the Everglades, as well as the buffalo and prairie dogs in the Badlands.
See Outdoors • Page 5
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Residents Sign Petitions to Put Dissolution on Ballot
By Ann WishArt Ann@kArlovecmediA com
Enough resident signatures have been gathered to place the dissolution of Aquilla Village on the November ballot, but a few challenges remain.
and Councilwoman Julie Petrowski have each gathered 25 signatures on petition forms received from Geauga County Prosecutor Jim Flaiz, who said about 40 were needed.
“Jim wanted (the signed petitions) by July 1,” Wolfe said, em-
but voters will still have a chance to pass it or vote it down on Nov. 5.
Once Flaiz receives the petitions, his office will verify the signers are registered voters and live in the village, Wolfe said.
The small municipality is expected to run out of money to cov-
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Police, Fire Departments Raise Funds for Charity
The Bainbridge Township rescue services faced off during an inaugural police vs. fire charity softball game June 22 at River Road Park to build cohesion and raise money for charity.
The fire department defeated the police department 18-7 in seven innings. See pages 12-13 for more.
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Iacampo Lawyers Ask to Suppress ‘Coerced’ Interview for Trial
By Amy PAtterson Amy@kArlovecmediA com
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Lawyers for former Chester Township police officer Nick Iacampo filed a motion June 21 asking for a record of his interview with Lake County Sheriff’s Office detectives to be suppressed in a trial.
Across four previous hearings, Iacampo’s defense attorney, Ian
Friedman, argued the Lake County Sheriff’s Office mishandled an interview with Iacampo — who also served as school resource officer at West Geauga High School from January to June 2023 — that took place around 3:45 a.m. Aug. 7, 2023.
Lake County Assistant Prosecutor Adam Downing maintained Iacampo was entitled to a Miranda
warning — given in criminal cases — while Friedman told the court Iacampo was instead entitled to a warning under 1967 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court in Garrity v. New Jersey, which determined employees of the state cannot be compelled to incriminate themselves under threat of termination.
“(Iacampo) was told that the
See Iacampo • Page 4
Aquilla Village
The Peterson
— from left, Dave, Juliana and twins Annie and Maddie, 5 — visited Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado in September of 2023.
Community Meetings
Geauga County: July 2, 9:30 a.m., Board of County Commissioners, regular meeting including a 10 a.m. public hearing for 2025 tax budget. 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: July 1, 7:30 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Administration Building, 11010 Washington St., unless otherwise indicated.
Burton Township: July 8, 7:30 p.m., Board of Trustees, special meeting to replace July 1 first meeting of month. All meetings are held at the Township Administration building, 14821 Rapids Road, unless otherwise noted.
Chardon Township: July 1, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; July 3, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at Township Hall, 9949 Mentor Road, unless otherwise noted.
Chester Township: June 27, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees; July 1, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals. All meetings are held at the Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.
Claridon Township: July 1, 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: July 1, 6 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; July 3, 6 p.m., Zoning Commission. All meetings are held at the Town Hall, 13887 GAR Highway, unless otherwise noted.
Huntsburg Township: July 2, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings held at the Town Hall, 16534 Mayfield Road.
Montville Township: June 27, 7:30 p.m., Zoning Commission; July 2, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings held at the Montville Community Center, 9755 Madison Road, unless noted.
Newbury Township: July 3, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings held at the Town Hall, 14899 Auburn Road, unless noted.
Parkman Township: July 2, 7 p.m., Board of
Huntsburg Trustees to Hold Budget Hearing July 2
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Huntsburg Township Trustees announced June 18 they will be holding their annual budget hearing July 2 during their regular trustees meeting.
Two copies of the budget for the year ending Dec. 31, 2025, will be available “for public inspection” during that meeting, as well, according to the township.
During the June 18 meeting, trustees also mentioned Pioneer Road improvements and dust control for Huntley Road would begin June 19.
In other township business, the community center passed its food inspection report, said Trustee Nancy Saunders.
“No violations at this inspection — it’s what we like to hear,” she said.
The township also had a successful clean up and tire recycling cay event June 8 at the Huntsburg Recreational Park, which was funded by a GO Green Grant from the Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste District, according to the township newsletter.
Trustees. All meetings are held at the Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, unless otherwise noted.
Russell Township: July 1, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals. All meetings are held at Russell Town Hall, 14890 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.
Thompson Township: July 3, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All trustees meeting will be at Town Hall at 6741 Madison Road.
Troy Township: July 2, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at Troy Community Center, 13950 Main Market Road, unless noted.
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Ronyak Wins Troy Township Chip-Sealing Bid
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Following a delay to re-advertise the bid notice, Troy Township Trustees finally read bids for chip-sealing multiple roads at their June 18 meeting.
Bids were originally scheduled to be opened at the May 21 meeting. As the bid no tice was not advertised for long enough, the unsealing was rescheduled and bids put back out for advertisement.
interview was not voluntary and never told that he had the right to remain silent,” the June 21 filing said. “He was subjected to compulsion and never properly Mirandized or provided the proper Garrity warnings. As such, all his statements must be suppressed and excluded from the trial of this matter.”
Iacampo was charged with sexual battery after an incident last August when the parent of a 16-year-old WGHS student reported his daughter had been sexually involved with a Chester police officer.
In the interview, which was played before the court May 28, Iacampo said his sexual contact with the WGHS student was consen sual, adding he “would never force anyone to do anything.”
In their June 21 filing, Friedman and co-counsel for defense Madelyn Grant said Iacampo admitted to engaging in consensual sexual conduct with the alleged victim and submitted his phone and a DNA sample to the detectives.
“It is alleged that Mr. Iacampo and (the al leged victim) eventually started kissing. Iaca mpo also purportedly touched (her) breasts
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bers — Kevin Knife and Kathy Arnold — to council at the June 18 meeting and he has a couple of residents “on the fence.” He is hoping one will agree to fill the sixth seat.
“We now have five people on council. That’s a good thing,” Wolfe said. “We have one more empty seat. Hopefully, at the next meeting, we can fill that.”
If, in November, the majority of voters oppose becoming part of Claridon Township, more money will be needed to keep the village going, Wolfe told Claridon Township Trustees June 3.
That would require passage of a large general fund levy to continue services and keep the budget in the black — possibly as high as 10 or 15 mills, he said.
Aquilla needs to drill down on those figures if council decides to place a levy on the ballot as an alternative to dissolution, Wolfe said at that meeting.
A lot of older residents are resisting the dissolution and may be faced Nov. 5 with a choice between dissolution and much higher taxes, he said.
“We have four months — opinions can change,” Wolfe said Sunday, adding a good voter turnout at the village polls is 110 to 120.
There are many moving pieces.
While Aquilla has a fire/EMS contract for coverage with Chardon Fire Department, that contract would be moot if the dissolution takes place and Claridon would be paying CFD to cover the properties and residents of Aquilla.
Claridon Trustee Jonathan Tiber said in a phone interview June 24 CFD projects the cost for fire/EMS coverage to increase by about 8% a year for the next three years.
How much more the contract would be for CFD to cover Aquilla needs to be determined, he said.
“I don’t want to put another fire levy up,” Tiber said, adding he needs to have a conversation with Walder about the effect that contract would have on a 2.3-mill fire levy Claridon voters renewed last year.
“We haven’t collected 1.76 mills of that for the last five years,” Tiber said.
The township was able to meet its fiscal obligation to CFD with only a partial collection of that levy. Collecting the entire levy amount might yield enough to cover the increases, he said, adding he would need to talk to Walder about it.
and Aquilla has an independent contractor handling its maintenance.
The timeline for getting a levy on the Aquilla ballot as an alternative to dissolution is snug, but not impossible.
Scott Daisher, officer administrator for the Geauga County Board of Elections, said council would need to vote to have a general fund levy certified by the county auditor, who would determine how many mills the levy needs to be to yield the necessary revenue.
Then, council must have three readings at its meetings before passing legislation to have the board of elections place the issue on the ballot.
Their deadline would be Aug. 7, he said.
Aquilla council meets on the third Wednesday of every month, so there would not be time to have three readings, but a majority of council could vote to waive the readings and pass the measure as an emergency, Daisher said.
If Aquilla Village Council meets the deadline and all its paperwork is in order, the levy would appear on the November ballot, he said.
Outdoors
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“We have enjoyed all of our trips, but Colorado is our favorite state so far,” Dave said. We were fortunate to see the leaves changing colors in the fall with the snow-capped mountains.”
June marks National Great Outdoors Month and summer’s arrival June 21 means new explorative trips as vacationers across America, like the Petersons, hit the roads and rally to airports.
Dave does all the driving while his wife, Juliana, navigates and researches the best rest stops, he said.
“We purchased an RV and began planning trips to new states whenever we could,” said Dave, who serves as both Hambden Township Fire Department assistant chief and Beachwood Fire Department lieutenant.
The family also set a second goal of visiting all the national parks. They have already camped in 41 states and visited 27 of the 63 national parks, and plan on camping in four new states this fall when they head out to see Yellowstone National Park.
“We are working hard to accomplish our goal of visiting all 50 states and are ahead of schedule,” Dave said, adding the remaining states include California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, Alaska and Hawaii.
Initially, the Petersons’ quest to camp in each state welcomed a way to see new places and visit states they would otherwise likely never see.
“We have found that some of our favorite places were not typical vacation spots,” Dave said, adding camping became their way of escaping from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and enjoying the outdoors.
“Whether it’s playing with the kids at the beach, hiking up a mountain in the Rockies, or kayaking down a river, it allows us to relax, as well as take on challenges as a family,” Dave said. “We have seen amazing scenery and wildlife, as well as landmarks across the country. We have also used it as an educational experience with our girls, teaching them about geography, history and nature.”
Get Outdoors in Geauga
For those who wish to celebrate the great outdoors closer to home, Geauga Park District Chief Naturalist John Kolar suggests the following:
• Visit Observatory Park for a public night sky viewing to observe the amazing night sky. Observatory Park has permanent distinction from the International Dark-Sky Association as a Silver Tier Dark Sky Park. As of February 2023, it was one of only 111 Dark Sky Parks in the whole world — and only two are in Ohio;
• Attend one of the many (free) naturalist-led programs held throughout the parks this summer to discover the treasures of the natural world;
• Borrow a kayak, canoe or paddleboat at Headwater’s Park to discover the natural wonders found in and around East Branch Reservoir. Enjoy a spectacular sunrise over pristine waters of Lake Kelso, located at Burton Wetlands;
• Pay a visit to GPD’s newest park, Troy Wetlands, to observe a great variety of wetland wildlife from the 12-foottall observation deck. Examples include swans, herons, muskrat, beaver, turtles and frogs to name a few.
Annie and Maddie’s favorite national parks, so far, are Zion National Park in south west Utah and Badlands National Park in South Dakota, Dave said.
“We plan on camping in Hawaii as our final state,” he said. “We will probably tent camp on a beach to complete our goal. We have already started re-visiting some of the states, as it’s nearly impossible to see everything in a state in one visit. We look forward to seeing the remaining states and national parks and making more memories with the girls as they grow up.”
ed. “The snow-capped mountains and moun tain lakes and rivers were incredible, especially during the fall.”
uation present to the girls, but we are ahead of schedule, so it might be sooner than we anticipated.”
The girls, who are homeschooled, will begin kindergarten this fall and will be doing school work on camping trips.
“My favorite part of camping is hiking and climbing on rocks and spending time together as a family,” Annie said.
They also enjoyed viewing the wildlife, the small towns and hot springs, such as in Steamboat Springs.
“We took a ride on the Durango-Silverton Scenic Railroad, which is one of the most scenic train rides in the country, and visited all four national parks in Colorado (Rocky Mountain, Mesa Verda, Great Sand Dunes
Reflecting on their adventures, Dave said travel has taught them to take in the beauty of the country and to “make every day count.”
“Many people plan on traveling when they retire or get older, but we wanted to experience seeing things with our kids,” Dave said. “Tomorrow isn’t promised, so make as many memories as you can while you can.”
Marketplace Mall Moves to New Location
Former Rite Aid to House Expanded Store
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The Marketplace Mall in Middlefield recently announced it is moving to a new location.
During the month of June, MM will be moving to 15596 W. High Street, two miles away from their current location on Nauvoo Road. The new building used to house the former Rite Aid store.
“We are so excited about this new beginning,” said MM manager Maureen Foldesi, adding she and her husband, Frank Foldesi, have been working non-stop on the transition.
Their current store will remain open during regular business hours until the transition is complete.
“The new store will have even more space for shopping and it’s all on one level –no more stairs,” Foldesi said.
Many of the current vendors will move with The Marketplace Mall to its new location and MM will continue to offer U-Haul rentals and service.
The store will feature a constantly-changing array of new, used, vintage and antique merchandise, Foldesi said.
“You never know what you will find at The
Marketplace Mall,” she added.
More than 45 vendors will have space for what Foldesi calls their own “micro businesses.” Each booth is curated by a different individual, according to their interests.
For example, Dave Davis, aka Dave the Doorman, also has one-of-a-kind pieces, such as repurposed antiques and functional items, by combining modern and industrial in his creations.
“You aren’t going to find unusual items like this in a big box store,” Foldesi said. “Dave is just one of the reasons it pays to shop small.”
Another vendor, Camille Walsh, specializes in antique and vintage jewelry, and loves to share her many years of experience with customers while they search for the perfect ring or necklace, Foldesi said.
“All of our vendors bring something unique to the store,” she added. “We have a little bit of everything for everyone.”
The Marketplace Mall will expand its offerings with the addition of refrigerated units that can be leased to individual vendors.
“We’re hoping to attract some of the great local farmers to share their wares with
us,” Foldesi said.
The store has also launched a new website, www.shopmiddlefield.com, as part of its expansion. While currently under construc-
tion, the site will feature snapshots of each vendor’s booth.
A grand opening and ribbon cutting will be scheduled for some time in July/August.
Russell Resident Requests Home Fireworks Ban
By Allison Wilson editor@kArlovecmediA com
An anonymous resident has asked Russell Township Trustees to ban bottle rockets during the Fourth of July.
Trustees discussed the request, which came in the form of an email, during their June 20 meeting. Trustee Kristina Port noted the email did not include the sender’s surname or address.
Trustee Jim Mueller asked Russell Police Chief Tom Swaidner how much trouble
fireworks cause the department around the holidays.
Swaidner noted Ohio law changed in 2022, now allowing Ohioans to shoot commercial grade fireworks. Per the Ohio Department of Commerce, unless it has been outlawed by local government, around the Fourth of July, residents may light off fireworks from 4-11 p.m. July 3-5, as well as on the weekends before and after the holiday.
“We’ve seen (the number of fireworks complaints) trend downward,” Swaidner said, adding the department saw 20 com-
plaints in 2020, 13 in 2021, 11 in 2022 and six last year.
He elaborated officers responding to said complaints would use discretion based on factors such as time of day.
People causing a disturbance would be issued first a warning and then a citation if they don’t stop, he said.
Swaidner also said he wasn’t certain a resolution would be helpful with the Fourth of July fast approaching.
“There has to be a public notice on it and I don’t think we would have enough time
to get it out, to notify the public, for it to be compliant,” he said, cautioning the board against enacting such a resolution without first discussing it with the county prosecutor.
Port pointed out scheduled events around the area would be finishing their fireworks displays around 10:30-11 p.m., as dusk won’t happen until after 9:30 p.m., so someone going to bed early would be disturbed regardless.
Trustees did not take any action on the request.
E&H Ace Hardware Re-Opening Set for June 29
By Ann WishArt Ann@kArlovecmediA com
It’s the season for weekend do-it-yourself projects and evening picnics of grilled steaks, hot dogs and hamburgers, filling the air with mouth-watering aromas.
Whether it’s planting flowers, trimming trees or adding a deck to the back yard, the expanded floor space and shelving at E&H Ace Hardware in Middlefield Village are stocked with items to make the yard and garden a special place for families and friends.
Shoppers can sample free food, win prizes and see demonstrations of new equipment lines during the E&H Ace grand re-opening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 29 at 15651 East High Street, said the store’s new manager, David Mudery.
Rather than a ribbon cutting ceremony, a chain across the front door will be cut to welcome attendees to the venue.
Saturday’s festivities include a snow-cone machine and Heritage Meats doing the cooking for visitors, Mudery said.
He said the renovation of the store, including new, brighter light fixtures, gives it a “re-polished” look, adding it to the chain of six other company stores with the new setting.
“Visitors can experience a brand new and improved store with all the best brands and services they need,” he said in a phone interview. “We have expanded and reset the store.”
Those brands include a wide selection of Traeger grills and Stihle and Milwauke power tools.
“I love this kind of stuff – grills and power tools,” he said.
Mudery, who recently came to the Middlefield E&H Ace store from another in Bedford, said he was a Lowe’s employee for 10 years before joining the family-owned E&H Ace Hardware company based in Wooster.
He said the Middlefield store is hiring more part-time employees.
The operation started out as a grocery store opened by Ed and Helen Buehler during the Depression, according to the company
Grendell Decision Delayed
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A decision in the case against Geauga County Probate and Juvenile Court Judge Tim Grendell will be delayed into early July, after a two-week extension was granted on the request of both Grendell’s attorneys and the Ohio Disciplinary Counsel.
In November 2022, four charges were brought against Grendell by the ODC to be heard by a three-member panel of the Ohio Supreme Court Board of Professional Conduct.
After a series of hearings held in Columbus this February, a decision was said to be expected at the end of June.
However, attorneys on both sides of the case asked the panel June 17 for extra time. A joint filing highlighted the volume of hearing-related materials in the case record.
“As the panel is aware, the record in this matter consists of more than 3,000 pages of transcript and hundreds of hearing exhibits,” the motion said. “Despite their best efforts, the parties find that additional time is necessary to present the panel with post-hearing briefs that are succinct, complete and cogent. The parties, therefore, respectfully request a two-week extension of time, until July 8, 2024, for the filing of post-hearing briefs.”
Two of the charges against Grendell centered on custody cases that gained national attention.
A third charge rose out of a long-running administrative feud between Grendell and the office of Geauga County Auditor Chuck Walder, while the final charge alleged Grendell acted inappropriately while testifying at the Ohio Statehouse in favor of a bill brought by his wife, former state Rep. Diane Grendell (R-Chester Township).
website. They relocated to Wooster in 1931 and spread their operations across Ohio.
In 1959, a hardware department was added to the Orrville location. The Buehlers continued to expand the grocery and hardware operations into a 13-store chain. By 2010, the family expanded to six Ohio hardware locations including Orrville, Dover, Delaware, Medina, Canton and New Philadelphia. Each location was integrated with a Buehler’s grocery store, according to the website.
After establishing E&H Hardware Group LLC in 2011, the family opened or acquired 16 more stores. In 2017, they sold the grocery business to the grocery store employees so the third- and fourth-generation owners could focus on hardware. The company's flagship store in Wooster opened in 2022, the website said.
“The drive to exceed customers’ expectations through relationships built on trust is what continues to fuel the family’s desire to become the best neighborhood hardware store for do-it-yourself and professional customers alike,” the company said.
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Businesses Host Health & Wellness Sampler Event in Chardon
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A group of Chardon businesses will be holding a Health & Wellness Sampler Event on Chardon Square from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 24.
The event aims to promote health, wellness and local entrepreneurship, said event hosts Michelle Urban, of Chardon Integrated Wellness, and Candice Zinner, of Salty, in a press release.
In an effort to encourage young entrepreneurs, Urban and Zinner are offering two complimentary vendor booths to one female and one male entrepreneur ages 17 and under.
“These young business owners will have the opportunity to showcase their products, which do not have to be health or wellness-related,” they said in the press release.
To enter the contest for a chance to win a vendor booth, participants can click on the link: https://forms.gle/8nBrbRd5rKczGQoe9. Winners will be selected through a Facebook Live draw June 30. Further details and information can be found on the registration page.
“The event aims to bring the community together for a day of health, wellness and entrepreneurship while providing a wonderful opportunity for local well-
ness-centered businesses to connect with residents and for young entrepreneurs to gain exposure and experience,” according to the press release. “Attendees can look forward to exploring diverse offerings and learning more about local health and wellness resources.”
Event highlights include:
• Massage therapy: Relax and rejuvenate with a soothing massage session;
• Nutritional guidance: Learn about healthy eating habits and sample nutritious snacks;
• Fitness demos: Participate in fun fitness activities and discover new ways to stay active;
• Mental health resources: Explore techniques for stress relief and mindfulness;
• Wellness Products Showcase: Browse a selection of wellness products from local vendors.
“Beginning at 10:30 a.m. and continuing until 2:30 p.m., we’ll be offering yoga classes, demonstrations and presentations,” Urban and Zinner said in the press release. “The first 50 families to attend will receive special swag bags.”
For more information or if interested in vendor space at the event , contact Salty at 440-286-7258 or Chardon Integrated Wellness Center at 440-279-4030.
welcome the community during the store’s grand reopening from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 29 at 15651 East High Street.
Harold Anthony Shipley
Harold Anthony Shipley, age 96, passed away on June 18, 2024, at Ohman Family Living at Holly Hill in Newbury Township.
He was born on May 5, 1928, in Pittsburgh, Pa., to Harold Anthony and Eleanor (nee Hepp) Shipley.
Harold worked as a real estate broker and had a passion for collecting antique his torical guns. He was a dedicated history buff and cherished spending quality time with his family.
Harold was a human GPS, known for his remarkable sense of direction; he knew every back road and byway and could guide you effortlessly to any destination.
He is survived by his children, William (Pamela) Shipley, of Weston, Ohio, Nancy (Robert) Carroll, of Greenville, S.C., Thomas Shipley, of Mackinaw City, Mich., and James (Tammy) Shipley, of Chester Townshipo. Harold also leaves behind nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Harold will be remembered for his dedication to family, his successful career and the love he shared with those closest to him. His presence will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
A private family service was held to honor Harold's life.
Arrangements were handled by Burr Funeral Home in Chardon. Condolences and memories can be shared online at www.burrservice.com.
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Obituaries
Johanna Mary Zevnik
Johanna Mary Zevnik, age 78, of Per ry Township, peace fully passed away on June 17, 2024, at Ohman Family Living at Blossom in Hunts burg Township.
Born on June 5, 1946, in Cleveland, Johanna led a life full of warmth, kindness and dedication.
Johanna's professional journey included esteemed positions at National City Bank and The Federal Reserve Bank, where she served as an executive secretary. Her work ethic and attention to detail left a lasting impression on her colleagues and the institutions to which she contributed.
ley Mae Hayden and Ruby Warner.
She loved classical music, old movies, history and books. Johanna found joy and inspiration in the arts and knowledge. Her passion for these interests enriched her life and those around her.
She had a unique ability to show love and appreciation to the people who surrounded her, and her gentle spirit was a source of comfort and joy.
Johanna was the beloved daughter of Engelbert F. Zevnik, Sr. and Jean (nee Doljak) Zevnik.
She is survived by her cherished sister, Deborah Hayden (late Michael); and her dear brother Terrence Zevnik. She was preceded in death by her brother Engelbert F. Zevnik (Nancy).
As a loving aunt, Johanna's kindness and warmth extended to her nieces and nephews: Zachary (MaryBeth) Hayden, Thomas A. (Kimberly) Hayden, Monica (Matthew) Warner, Terrence Zevnik, Kristina Zevnik, Geoffrey (Rachael) Zevnik, Adam Zevnik, Jason Zevnik, Celena (Brendan McGee) Zevnik, and Jerrod Zevnik. She was also a treasured great-aunt to Alexis Zevnik, Vincent Zevnik, Abby Zevnik, Thomas Riley Hayden, Ryan Hayden, Marla Hayden, Kendall Zevnik, Had-
A visitation for friends and family was held June 21, 2024, at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon, followed by funeral services at All Souls Cemeter, Chardon Township, in the Our Lady Queen of Peace Chapel. Interment followed.
In honor of Johanna’s memory, the family kindly requests planting something in your garden or making a donation to the charity of your choice.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Burr Funeral Home in Chardon. For more information and to offer condolences, please www.burrservice.com
Bernice B. Kirk
Bernice B. Kirk, age 92, of Munson Township, peacefully passed away on June 18, 2024, at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center.
Born on Nov. 7, 1931, to Emery R. and Vicy Ann (nee Marcum) Noel, in Wilson dale, W. Va., Bernice grew up in a large, lov ing family as one of 14 children, having 13 sib lings before her parents opened their hearts and home to adopt another child.
Bernice Noel married the love of her life, Fred Kirk, in her family home, with her father officiating the ceremony on Sept. 7, 1950. Their journey began in West Virginia and they, along with their two daughters, moved in 1955 to Ohio after finding better work opportunities for Fred in Mentor. They built a wonderful life together. Their 73 years of marriage were marked by unwavering devotion and deep love. Bernice often said that Fred was her #1, a sentiment that beautifully captured the essence of their enduring bond.
Her lifelong dedication to serving the Lord and her community was a guiding principle in her life. It was a testament to her faith and upbringing as the daughter of a minister. She was actively involved in supporting her church pastor and community, always ready to lend a helping hand and finding joy in service.
Family was at the heart of everything Bernice did. Fulfilling her mother's request, she passionately organized the family reunions, a tradition she maintained for 47 years without fail.
Bernice loved to cook. Her peach pies and lasagna were favorites at church events and family gatherings alike. In addition, she was a skilled quilter, creating beautiful blankets for each of her grandchildren, wrapping them in her love.
Bernice is survived by her husband, Fred Kirk, of Munson; daughters, Mary ("Skip" Charles) Dugan, of Perry, and Mona (Dennis) Lanning, of Munson; grandchildren Kristen (Kevin) Kenney, of Chardon, Dena (Robert) Meredith, of Leroy Township, Norman Mentall, of Chardon, Leigh Ann (Tom) Sturniolo, of Wickliffe, Daniel (Paula) Crews, of Mentor, and Kevin (Christina) Crews, of Wickliffe; and 14 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter Tiffany Mentall, of Chardon; and great-grandson Sean Crews.
Bernice will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Her legacy of love, faith, and family will continue to inspire those she leaves behind.
Visitation and funeral services were June 24, 2024, at Christian Life Church, 8250 Garfield Road, Mentor. Interment at Concord Township Cemetery.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Burr Funeral Home in Chardon. Information and condolences can be shared online at www.burrservice.com.
Chagrin Hunter Jumper Classic Takes Off July 5
By Ann WishArt Ann@kArlovecmediA com
One of Geauga County’s premier charity events – the Chagrin Hunter Jumper Classic – will come galloping into July next week at Chagrin Valley Farms in Bainbridge Township.
The annual horse show for both amateurs and professional riders is celebrating 75 years of equestrian tradition and competition with the support of a new presenting sponsor this year.
The main outdoor hunter ring of the Chagrin Hunter Jumper Classic will be named the Carr & Day & Martin Hunter Arena as part of the presenting sponsorship, according to a press release for the CHJC.
Horses and riders sparkle and shine as they compete for eight days in dozens of classes. Many saddles and bridles gleam from application of the Carr & Day & Martin products, as do manes, tails and glossy coats on the four-legged competitors.
Founded in 1765 in London, the company launched its traditional Belvoir Tack Conditioner soap in 1800, a product that has endured to the present day, according to the press release.
“We are proud of our rich heritage as the world’s oldest company involved in the manufacturing of horse care products. We are committed to offering customers the ultimate range of equine care products, putting the horse at the center of everything we do,” said Nicola Heyworth, commercial manager at Carr & Day & Martin, in the release. “We are pleased to be a part of the Chagrin Hunt-
er Jumper Classic, one of the country’s top heritage horse shows that is celebrating 75 years of equestrian tradition.”
The Classic, designated as an official Heritage Horse Show by the U.S. Equestrian Federation, has been thrilling crowds and showcasing some of the most promising horses and riders since 1949, according to CHJC. In 1965, it hosted the nation’s first show jumping grand prix, the Cleveland Grand Prix.
The Classic, a top attraction for visitors, exhibitors and spectators to the Chagrin Valley, is held at Chagrin Valley Farms, 9250 E. Washington Street, Bainbridge Township. Opening weekend for many local competitors runs July 5-7. The Riders with Disabilities Horse Show, including many Fieldstone Farms Therapeutic Riding Center riders, is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 8 and National Rated Week starts at 10 a.m. daily July 10-14, according to CHJC.
Exciting features include the $1,500 open jumper class on July 6, hunter derbies on July 7, $1,500 open speed stakes on July 12, a $9,999 1.2-meter mini prix July 13 and the $7,500 national hunter derby and pony derby July 14.
Admission is free.
Hosting an annual world-class horse show allows the Classic to support a myriad of charities, according to CHJC, adding over the years, contributions from show sponsors, individual donors, exhibitors and spectators have helped Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center, Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital, the Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field Fund, Ronald McDonald House, Rescue Village, Cleveland APL and PetFix.
designated as a Heritage Horse Show. This year’s event will be held at Chagrin Valley Farms in Bainbridge Township July 5-8 and July 10-14.
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Fortify Geauga Hosts ‘Protect Our Townships’ Training
By kimBerlee JAckson editor@kArlovecmediA com
More than two dozen concerned residents gathered at Claridon Township Hall June 24 to learn more about a growing threat to township zoning and what they can do to fight it.
Fortify Geauga hosted the training Monday to share background information about potential legislation in the Ohio Senate, as well as to help residents learn more about their rights and how to get involved in local government.
The organization is made up of Geauga County residents aiming to “restore effective conservative leadership” to the county, according to FG’s website.
Developers who are frustrated by zoning have put forth various bills in the senate this year in an effort to build badly-needed housing around urban areas.
For example, Senate Bill 243 reads, “Declare intent to address local zoning that impedes housing,” according to www.legislature.ohio.
Legislation has been proposed that would eliminate township zoning and hand control of development to the state and county.
Tiffanie Broadbent, a member of Fortify Geauga, said if that happens, township zoning would no longer be specific to the unique needs of each community.
All but one of Geauga County’s townships have zoning resolutions that enforce restrictions on residential, commercial and industrial development.
“Each township can decide what they want to do in their community by the governance of the zoning board,” Broadbent said.
Claridon Zoning Inspector Chris Alusheff said in a phone interview June 25 he attended part of the training session and applauds FG’s grassroots efforts.
“This is about the local authority over us,” he said during the event. “This should be something of great interest. We want to encourage people to do the research.”
FG said residents could help protect their townships by raising awareness about the proposed legislation in their community and by making their local officials and government leaders aware of their concerns.
“Even if each person here sends five emails to our elected officials and tells 10 people, that can make a difference,” Broad-
bent said. She suggested sending emails to the Senate president, their respective senators, the speaker of the house, their representatives and Gov. Mike DeWine.
Those who want to become even more involved could take a bus trip down to Columbus to testify about the issue, as well, Broadbent said, adding even those who don’t wish to testify could be supportive with their presence.
The training offered a letter template to community members for those who may not know how to word their email, which one attendee said was the most helpful information she learned.
The training also provided attendees with a sequence of steps to follow, such as how to recruit other community members through email, direct people to FortifyGeauga.org or their local zoning departments, write letters to the editor or post their concerns on social media.
Ellen Naylor, of FG, touched on door-todoor knocking and ways to speak effectively about the issue.
Fortify Geauga will hold its next meeting in August. Visit FortifyGeauga.org for more information.
From left, Claridon Township Zoning Inspector Chris Alusheff and Tiffanie Broadbent, of Fortify Geauga, talk to residents about proposed legislation in the Ohio Senate that could be a threat to local township zoning.
S P O R T S
Cardinal Joining Northeastern Athletic Conference
By AlAn kornsPAn sPorts@kArlovecmediA com
The Cardinal Huskies will be joining the Northeastern Athletic Conference (NAC) at the start of the 2025-26 school year.
Cardinal will become the third school in the recent past to leave the Chagrin Valley Conference (CVC) and move into the NAC.
Fairport Harbor joined the NAC in the fall of 2020, and the Grand Valley Mustangs will begin NAC play this fall.
With the addition of Cardinal in the fall of 2025, the NAC will have 13 teams: Badger, Bristol, Bloomfield, Cardinal, Chalker, Fairport Harbor, Grand Valley, Lordstown, Mathews, Maplewood, Pymatuning Valley, Saint John and Windham.
“The NAC just provides a better fit with the size school we are, the sports we offer, (and) the competitiveness,” Soltis said. “The NAC provides a lot for us, and I think our kids are going to benefit a lot from it. … I think it is the right thing to do for them.”
Although Cardinal will move to the NAC from the CVC, Soltis emphasized that Cardinal teams will still compete against teams from the CVC. Specifically, Cardinal teams will face NAC opponents twice per season and CVC rivals only once.
“Right now we play everybody in our CVC division twice, and I play all the NAC schools once, for the most part in all of our team sports,” Soltis said. “It's just going to flip — we'll play all the NAC schools twice.
Cardinal Athletic Director Jimmy Soltis explained the main reason Cardinal decided to join the Northeast Athletic Conference (NAC): enrollment has been trending down for the past decade.
“Our non-conference will be the six to eight CVC schools that we routinely play.”
That means Cardinal will continue to play Berkshire, even though they will be in different conferences.
“We’ll never leave Berkshire, we'll play them in everything,” Soltis said. “We obviously have a great relationship with them. Instead of trying to play them Week 10 in football, we might play them in Week 1.”
It is not uncommon for membership in area conferences to change over time.
In fact, before the CVC began in 1964, many high schools in Northeast Ohio were members of the Geauga County League and the Cuyahoga County League.
When the CVC began in 1964, charter members of the conference were Chagrin Falls, Kenston and West Geauga, as well as Orange, Solon, and Twinsburg.
At the same time that the CVC started, Cardinal was a member of the Great Lakes Conference, which also included Burton, Grand Valley, Kirtland, Ledgemont, Newbury and Pymatuning Valley.
In 1968, Cardinal joined the East Suburban Conference and was a member of that league until 1996, when it joined the CVC.
In response to Cardinal deciding to join the NAC, CVC Commissioner Don Lewis said Cardinal had been in the conference for many years and is an excellent member.
Hilltoppers Football Hosts 7-on-7
By AlAn kornsPAn sPorts@kArlovecmediA com
The Chardon Hilltoppers hosted a 7-on-7 football scrimmage on June 19.
Participating at Memorial Field were also the Kirtland Hornets, Madison Blue Streaks and West Geauga Wolverines.
The scrimmage consisted of each team's receivers, quarterbacks, linebackers and defensive backs competing against each other in a 7-on-7 format.
At the same time, the linemen were involved in various drills on an adjacent practice field.
After the 7-on-7 and the lineman drills, the scrimmage ended with a lineman challenge.
Chardon Head Coach Mitch Hewitt discussed how his team performed afterward.
Chardon replaces a lot of starters from last season, he said, so June 7-on-7's are a way to evaluate players to see how they are performing.
Offensively, Hewitt said the Hilltoppers were working on a lot of new passing plays they plan to install into their offense this season.
Hewitt emphasized that a strong passing game is important because the Hilltoppers run the ball very well. If their passing game is sharp, they can hit the deep pass when it is called.
On defense, Hewitt said Chardon's coaching staff is focused on developing its secondary, since many of last season's starting defensive backs have graduated.
Hilltoppers standout running back and defensive back Caleb Hewitt, a senior, also talked about the importance of 7-on-7 compe-
titions: they help the team understand what it needs to improve upon throughout the summer months.
West G's coaches and players also talked about the things they need to focus on this summer.
Wolverines Head Coach Matt Rosati said his summer training is about helping the players get into shape and also teaching them what they need to know for the upcoming season.
Added West Geauga Defensive Coordinator Aaron Perusek, “(Our defense is) starting to learn where their drops are, their reads, where they're going and how to get to the ball. So we're definitely getting there. We still have a long way to go, but we're still getting to where we need to be.”
Senior running back and linebacker Na-
sir Levy reiterated that the Wolverines have been making good progress.
“I think we're looking good,” Levy said. “Having a hard off-season makes good when you get to the real season. Work hard in the off-season, and then everything just becomes easier when we get pads on.”
Junior quarterback Finn Keenan said the 7-on-7 at Chardon were fun and that offensively, the Wolverines are working on their timing and making connections between the quarterback and the receivers.
Added junior wide receiver Dominic Paros, “Today's 7-on-7, I think we played really well. All around, we're getting better at making connections with the QB and the receivers.”
Another important focus of West G's summer training is the development of team unity and cohesion.
The whole team wore the number two during 7-on-7's, and the words Team First were on the front of the Wolverine jersey.
“The team’s first,” Rosati explained. “We are all second to the team.”
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Junior Drayton Allgood during the Chardon Hilltoppers’ 7-on-7 scrimmage with Kirtland, Madison and West Geauga June 19 at Memorial Field. Allgood is locked in a QB battle with senior Chad Prince for snaps at the position.
Bainbridge Police, Firefighters Hold Inaugural Charity Softball Game
By AlAn kornsPAn sPorts@kArlovecmediA com
At River Road Park on June 22, Bainbridge Township rescue services faced off during an inaugural police vs. fire charity softball game co-organized by Bainbridge Township Police Officers Joe Godec and Steve Tuma.
For the game, the Fire Department defeated the Police Department by a score of 18-7 in seven innings.
Godec said they'd hoped to bring officers and firefighters together away from work to simultaneously build cohesion and raise money for charity.
For its charity, the Police Department chose the Shop with a Cop program.
Every year, a few children in need are selected by the program to shop for Christmas presents at Walmart for themselves or their family. The children are also provided breakfast at the Bainbridge Township Police Department, then are brought back to the station afterwards to wrap the gifts and enjoy some lunch.
Firefighter Paul McClintock organized the Bainbridge Township Fire Department Softball Team, which was raising money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
“It's a police vs. fire softball game; we do it for charity,” McClintock said
after the game. “We were just looking for an opportunity to get out and have some fun.
“We work hard during the week, and we look forward to spending time with the community, raise a few bucks for charity and just get out and experience life.”
“It was a phenomenal day,” he added. “Yes, we won, but the police did a phenomenal job of setting this thing up. They did a majority of the work. We appreciate them and look forward to next year.”
The Police Department got out to an early 1-0 lead in the top half of the first inning. However, the Fire Department responded with five runs in the bottom of the first inning.
The Firefighters then added four runs in the second inning and three runs in the third inning to take a 12-1 lead.
The Police scored four runs in the top of the fourth inning to make the score 12-5.
Throughout the final three innings, the Firefighters added another six runs and the Police scored twice to make the final score 18-7.
Playing a great game for the Firefighters was Greg Savel, who played third base and plays softball every Sunday in a local softball league.
Savel said the inaugural charity softball game was a lot of fun.
“I had an absolute blast,” Savel said. “I was a little anxious last night because I was not sure how competitive it was going to be, but playing with the Police, it was just an absolute blast. I had fun.”
With that, McClintock reiterated that the game is going to be an annual event.
“Next year we're hoping to have food trucks and some entertainment for the kids,” McClintock said. “We're going to build this every year to try to do more for the community. We're looking forward to it.”
Geauga County Maple Leaf
Photos by Bill Fugate/ KMG
Geauga County Maple Leaf
Geauga Park District
For more information and registration, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Fish Stocking
Geauga Park District is stocking waterways at five parks this spring: Claridon Woodland’s Lower Pineside Pond (largemouth bass and bluegill); Swine Creek Reservation’s Killdeer and Lodge ponds (largemouth bass and bluegill); Walter C. Best Wildlife Preserve’s Best Lake (yellow perch); and Orchard Hills Parks’ Pond (largemouth bass and bluegill).
Stocking notifications are posted on the
park district’s Facebook and Twitter accounts.
Families are welcome to catch and take fish from waterways in 12 park district parks as long as they have a current Ohio fishing license in accordance with state regulations.
Fishing locations and their inhabiting species, as well as any upcoming fishing programs, can be found on the park district’s website.
To aide in stocking procedures in years to come, please email any pictures of fish caught in Geauga Park District with location and size of fish to park biologist Paul Pira at ppira@geaugaparkdistrict.org.
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 June 27, 7 p.m., “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus
• Geauga West, July 3, 7 p.m., “Tom Lake” by Ann Patchett
• Bainbridge, July 8, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., “The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder” by David Grann
• Geauga West, July 11, 2 p.m., “Manchurian Candidate” (1962)
• Middlefield, July 11, 5:30 p.m., “Starling House” by Alix E. Harrow
Inside Circle
June 27, 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.
Puzzle Exchange
June 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Bainbridge Exchange jigsaw puzzles for new ones with other puzzle enthusiasts. It’s a basic premise: leave some, take some. No registration is required.
Creative Writing
July 3, 7-8:30 p.m. • Bainbridge
Stimulate the literary mind with unique in-house writing prompts.
All About Stitching Open House
July 5, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. • Thompson
Join the Lake Erie Stitchers to see some of the group's creations and learn a thing or two about stitching. No registration is required.
DIY Moss Terrarium
July 8, 4-4:45 p.m. • Middlefield
Teens in grades 6-12 will capture the beauty of nature in a moss terrarium.
Botanical Mixer
July 9, 5:30-7 p.m. • Geauga West
Stop by for a drink made with an unexpected botanical ingredient, mingle with botanical selections, take home recipe cards and more. No registration is required.
Magical Adventure with Yasu
July 10, 2-3 p.m. • Bainbridge
Families may join Yasu Ishida on an adventure using magic, stories and origami.
Family Night at the Drive-In
July 14 • Offsite
Pack the family, friends, lawn chairs, blankets and more in the car for an evening of family fun with everyone’s favorite librarians at the Mayfield Road Drive-In Theater in Chardon to watch “Despicable Me 4,” jump in a bouncy house, explore a fire truck and medical helicopter and more. Purchase tickets at FunFlick.com/mayfield/.
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Food Pantry Open
June 28, 10 a.m. to noon
The food pantry at the Chester Christian Center church is open to anyone in the community in need of food. One does not need to be a member of the church to attend. The church is located at 11815 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.
Free Community Dinner
June 28, 5-6:30 p.m.
Mayfield United Methodist Church is hosting dinner at the church located at 7747 Mayfield Road in Chester Township. Carryout is available
Family Health & Safety Day
June 29, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Join University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center for a family-friendly community event to celebrate wellness with free health screenings, educational activities and demonstrations.
The event includes both walk-up and preregistered health screenings at the medical center located at 13207 Ravenna Road, Claridon Township.
For information or to register for screenings, call 440-901-6169.
Rummage and Trunk Sale
June 29, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Huntsburg Congregational Church is hosting a rummage and trunk sale. For information or to reserve a trunk space, contact Lynnette at 440-477-2822.
Art & Craft Show
June 29, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Peace Lutheran Church will hold its first annual art and craft show, rain or shine, at the church located at 12686 Bass Lake Road, Munson Township. The event features handmade arts, kids’ craft corner, dog adoptions from Geauga Humane Society and food sales.
Saturday in the Country
June 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Burton Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring Saturday in the Country: Burton Uncorked at the Burton Log Cabin. Enjoy a day of line dancing, wine tasting from six wineries, craft vendors and food.
Voter and Music Rally
June 30, 4 p.m.
The Geauga Democratic Party and the North Shore Federation of Labor – AFLCIO will host a voter and music rally on Chardon Square featuring Cleveland musician Alex Bevan and show opener guitarist
Susan Hagan. Bring a lawn chair and food. For information, visit geaugadems.com.
Geauga Skywatchers Club
July 1, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Join Geauga Skywatchers Club for Solar System 101 at the Burton Library. To register, visit www.burtonlibrary.org.
FGP Explorers Series
July 6, 10 a.m. to noon
Join Foundation for Geauga Parks on a two-mile hike to explore Nero Nature Preserve, 12150 Bean Road in Chardon. For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.
Yoder Brothers Reverse Raffle
July 12, 6-11 p.m.
The fifth annual Yoder Brothers Memorial Scholarship Foundation Reverse Raffle will be held at the EOUV, 8636 Pekin Road, Russell Township. The event features a reverse raffle with a $5,000 grand prize, silent auction and fishbowl raffle
Tickets are $80 per person and include dinner, an open bar, entertainment and a reverse raffle number.
For tickets, call 440-812-5992 or visit Eventbrite at https://shorturl.at/szNps.
Leadership Geauga Golf Outing
July 19
Leadership Geauga is hosting its inaugural golf outing at St. Denis Golf Course in Chardon. Registration begins at 8 a.m., followed by a shotgun start at 9 a.m. Registration includes entry to the 18-hole scramble, lunch, dinner, beer and a swag bag. For more information and to register, visit leadershipgeauga.org.
Travel With Parkman 55+
Aug. 1, 9 a.m.
Register by July 1 to travel with Parkman 55+ Club on a senior bus trip to see the play “Ruth” at the Ohio Star Theater, 1387 Old Route 39 in Sugarcreek. The bus will leave Parkman Community House at 9 a.m. The day includes transportation, show and lunch at Dutch Valley restaurant. Call 330-326-3083 or 440-554-9201 for more information.
VFW Auxiliary Rummage Sale Aug. 14 and 15, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Donations will be accepted for the VFW Post 6519 Auxiliary rummage sale being held on Aug. 16 and 17. No clothing or large furniture or TVs will be accepted. The post is located at 752 Water St. in Chardon.
Legal Notices
Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate General Code, Sec. 11661 Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 Case No. 19-F-000667
The State of Ohio, County of Geauga, ss: DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, ON BEHALF OF THE HOLDERS THE WAMU MORTGAGE PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES 2005-AR6, Plaintiff vs. BRENDA HENDERSON, AS HEIR TO THE ESTATE OF MARSHALL D. HENDERSON, ET AL., Defendants
In pursuance of an Alias Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at https://geauga.sheriffsaleauction.ohio.gov/, on Thursday, the 18th day of July, 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 1st day of August, 2024 the following described real estate, situated in the County of Geauga and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Chester to wit: Situated in the Township of Chester, County of Geauga and State of Ohio:
Being Part of Lot No. 5, Tract No. 3, within the said Township and described as follows: Beginning in the center line of Shady Lane at the Northwesterly corner of lands conveyed to John A. and Ellanor F. Mayer by deed recorded in Volume 255, Page 14, of Geauga County Records of Deeds; thence North 74° 30’ 00” East along the Northerly line of said Mayer lands and through an iron pipe 30.33 feet from said place of beginning a total distance of 615.56 feet to an iron pipe; thence North 03° 00’ 15” East 100.0 feet to and iron pipe; thence South 73° 34’ 20” West 672.78 feet to the center line of Shady Lane, and through an iron pipe 30.85 feet therefrom; thence South 23° 55’ 25” East along said road center line 156.0 feet to the place of beginning, containing 1.841 Acres, as surveyed in October, 1953, by T.R. Root, be the same more or less; but subject to all legal highways.
Property Address: 13389 Shady Lane, Chesterland, OH 44026
Deed Reference Number: dated December 18, 1996, filed December 23, 1996, as recorded as Official Records Volume 1085, Page 1047, Geauga County, Ohio records.
Said Premises Located at: 13389 SHADY LANE, CHESTER TOWNSHIP, OH.
Permanent Parcel Number: 11-291300
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 ($250,000.00) and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount ($166,667.00). 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 Ann M. Johnson, attorney Jun27Jul4-11, 2024
Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate General Code, Sec. 11661 Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 Case No. 23-F-000631
The State of Ohio, County of Geauga, ss: CITIZENS BANK, N.A., FKA RBS CITIZENS BANK, N.A., FKA CITIZENS BANK, N.A. SBMT CHARTER ONE BANK, N.A. FKA CHARTER ONE BANK, F.S.B., SBMT CUYAHOGA SAVINGS ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff vs. RAYMOND J. ELIAS, AKA RAMON JAY ELIAS, JR., AKA RAMON J. ELIAS, AKA RAMON ELIAS, AKA R. JAY ELIAS, JR., 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 18th day of July, 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 1st day of August, 2024 the following described real estate, situated in the County of Geauga and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Munson to wit:
Parcel No. 1
Situated in the Township of Munson, County of Geauga,and State of Ohio, and known as being part of the Champion Tract of Tract No. 2 within the said Township and bound and described as follows:Beginning in the centerline of Sherman Road at the southeast corner of land conveyed to David P. Kick by deed recorded in Volume 335, Page 438 of Geauga County Records; Thence N. 08 deg. 10’ 20” East along the Easterly line of said land and through an iron pipe 30.00 feet from said place of beginning, a total distance of 375.00 feet to a point; Thence S. 83 deg. 30’ 00” East a distance of 175.00 feet to a point; Thence S. 06 deg. 10’ 20” West a distance of 375.00 feet to the centerline of Sherman Road; Thence N. 83 deg. 30’ 00” West along the centerline of Sherman Road to the place of beginning containing 1.506 acres, be the same more or less, but subject to all legal highways.
Parcel No. 2
Situated in the Township of Munson, County of Geauga,and State of Ohio, and known as being part of Champion Tract of Tract No. 2 within the said Township and is bounded and described as follows: Beginning in the centerline of Sherman Road at the southeast corner of land conveyed to David P. Kick by deed recorded in Volume 335, Page 438 of Geauga County Records; Thence N. 06 deg. 10’ 20” East along the easterly line of land and through an iron pipe 30.00 feet from said place of beginning a total distance of 375.00 feet to a point which is the principal point of beginning of the land intended to be conveyed; Thence continuing N. 06 deg. 10’ 20” East along the easterly line of land conveyed to David P. Kick 141.20 feet to an iron pipe; Thence S. 83 deg. 30’ 00” East 421.90 feet to an iron pipe; Thence S. 06 deg. 10’ 20” West 516.55 feet to centerline of Sherman Road, and through an iron pipe 30.00 feet therefrom; Thence N. 83 deg. 22’ 20” West along said road centerline 153.00 feet to an iron pipe; Thence N. 83 deg. 30’ 00” West along said centerline 93.90 feet to a point; Thence N. 06 deg. 10’ 20” East a distance of 375.00 feet to a point; Thence N. 83 deg. 30’ 00” West a distance of 175.00 feet to the principal point of beginning containing 3.494 acres.
Prior Deed Reference: Book 1665, Page 1038, Instrument No. 200300670335
Said Premises Located at: 9860 SHERMAN ROAD, MUNSON TOWNSHIP, OH.
INSIDE APPRAISAL COMPLETED
Permanent Parcel Number: 22-021800, 22-021850
DEPOSIT: Pursuant to O.R.C. 2329.211, the required deposit for this offering shall be $5,000.00. Said deposit shall be paid by WIRE TRANSFER of ACH DEBIT TRANSFER with https://geauga.sheriffsaleauction. ohio.gov.
The purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.
Said Premises appraised at ($150,000.00) and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount ($100,000.00). 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 Johna M. Bella, attorney Jun27Jul4-11, 2024
LEGAL NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
24-D-000272 – Joshua Miller vs. Silke Rei McGraw Miller, Defendants Silke Rei McGraw Miller, whose last known address is 572 Virginia Avenue, Unit B, Fort Campbell, KY 42223, and whose current address is unknown and cannot with the exercise of reasonable diligence be ascertained, and upon whom service of summons cannot be had in the State of Ohio, will take notice that you have been named as the Defendant in a Complaint for Divorce filed on April 17, 2024, in the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas, Division of Domestic Relations, captioned as Joshua Miller v. Silke Rei McGraw Miller, Case No. 24-D-000272, by which Plaintiff is seeking an absolute divorce from Defendant. A hearing on this matter is scheduled for August 22, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. before Magistrate Kevin L. Starrett, Geauga County Court of Common Pleas, Division of Domestic Relations, One Short Court, Chardon, OH 44024. You will further take notice that you are required to answer the
Complaint for Divorce within 28 days of last publication. The last publication date will be June 27, 2024. If you do not answer the Complaint, a judgment may be granted against you for the relief demanded.
By Michael Drain, Attorney for Plaintiff, 147 Bell Street, Suite 202, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022. (440) 247-3380. May23-30 Jun6-13-20-27, 2024
LEGAL NOTICE Sale of Real Estate GEAUGA County Foreclosure Auction Case# 23-F-000600 - Matrix Financial Services Corporation vs. Christopher Milo, et al.
The description of the property to be sold is as follows:
Property Address: 11292 TAYLOR MAY ROAD, CHAGRIN FALLS, GEAUGA, OH, 44023; Legal Description: Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number: 01-076100
Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com opening on July 9, 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: July 23, 2024 at 10:00 AM. Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is $10,000 to be paid by wire transfer within 2 hours of the sale ending. No cash is permitted.
Purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.
To view all sale details and terms for this property visit www.Auction.com and enter the Search Code 23F000600 into the search bar.
Jun13-20-27, 2024
LEGAL NOTICE
Sale of Real Estate GEAUGA County Foreclosure Auction Case# 23-F-000683 - Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC vs Reffett, Heather, et al.
The description of the property to be sold is as follows:
Property Address: 8401 SUMMIT DRIVE, CHAGRIN FALLS, GEAUGA, OH, 44023; Legal Description: Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number: 02-013600 & 02013500
Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com opening on July 9, 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: July 23, 2024 at 10:00 AM. Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is $10,000 to be paid by wire transfer within 2 hours of the sale ending. No cash is permitted.
Purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.
To view all sale details and terms for this property visit www.Auction.com and enter the Search Code 23F000683 into the search bar. Jun13-20-27, 2024
LEGAL NOTICE SALE OF REAL ESTATE
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
Case No. 23-F-000163 consolidated with 22-F-000654 - Mortgage Assets Management, LLC (Plaintiff) vs. Name(s) Unknown, the Unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, beneficiaries of Joseph A. Sulak and their unknown spouses and creditors; and, the unknown spouse of Joseph A. Sulak, John Doe(s), (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: 9613 Kim Drive, Chesterland, OH, 44026
Legal Description: A full legal description of the property may be obtained at https://gryphonusa.roup.com/Auctions/Details/2804
Parcel Number: 11-335180
Said Premises Appraised At: $175,000.00
Minimum Bid: $116,666.67
Location of Sale: https://gryphonusa.roup.com/ Auctions/Details/2804
Online Bidding Opens: 7/10/2024 1:00 PM
Online Bidding Closes: 7/17/2024 1:00 PM unless extended under anti-snipe rules Provisional Sale Date: 7/31/2024
Terms of Sale: A deposit in the amount of $5,000.00 is due in accordance with the terms and conditions of the online auction. The bal-
ance is due within thirty days after confirmation of sale.
The purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.
The auction is subject to postponement and cancellation.
Richard F. Kruse, Private Selling Officer psoauctions@gryphonusa.com
Jun13-20-27, 2024
LEGAL NOTICE Sale of Real Estate
GEAUGA County
Foreclosure Auction
Case# 22-F-000397 - NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing vs Claar Jr, Robert, et al.
The description of the property to be sold is as follows:
Property Address: 17530 REYNOLDS RD, W FARMINGTON, GEAUGA, OH, 44491; Legal Description: Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number: 25-012411 and 25012410
Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com opening on July 16, 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: July 30, 2024 at 10:00 AM. Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is $5,000 to be paid by wire transfer within 2 hours of the sale ending. No cash is permitted.
Purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.
To view all sale details and terms for this property visit www.Auction.com and enter the Search Code 22F000397 into the search bar. Jun20-27 Jul4, 2024
DNR-230086.02
PUNDERSON STATE PARK WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT IMPROVEMENTS Ohio Department of Natural Resources Newbury, Ohio, Geauga County Bids Due: 2:00 PM local time, July, 12, 2024; through the State’s electronic bidding system at https://bidexpress.com
EDGE Participation Goal: 5% of contract Domestic steel use is required per ORC 153.011. Contract Estimated Cost General Contract
$3,000,120.00
Total General Contract Alternates
$225,000.00
Pre-bid Meeting: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 from 11:00 a.m. until approximately 1:00 p.m. at the following location: Punderson State Park Lodge Restaurant, 11755 Kinsman Rd., Newbury, OH, 44065
Bid Documents: Electronically at https://bidexpress.com.
More Info: A/E contact: Todd Kramer, P.E., CTI Engineers, Inc., Phone: 330-294-5996, E-mail: tkramer@ctiengr.com Jun20-27 Jul4, 2024
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO CASE NO. 24-F-000388 - CITIZENS BANK, NA, PLAINTIFF VS. THE ESTATE OF SPENCER LEE COGHLAN, ET AL., DEFENDANTS.
To the Defendants the unknown spouse, creditors, executors, executrices, administrators, heirs at law, next of kin, devisees, legatees, and/ or assigns and their spouses, executors, executrices, administrators, heirs at law, next of kin, devisees, legatees and/or assigns of Spencer L. Coghlan, aka Spencer Lee Coghlan whose present location is unknown and cannot with reasonable diligence be ascertained: Plaintiff has brought this action naming you as a defendant in the above-named Court, 100 Short Court Street, Suite 300, Chardon, OH 44024, by filing its Complaint on the 7th day of June, 2024.
The object of the complaint is to foreclose the equity of redemption under a mortgage against the property located at 13820 Sperry Road, Novelty, Ohio 44072; PPN: 23-055880 and 26-031950
The relief demanded by Plaintiff is judgment against the subject property in the amount of $26,155.72 plus interest at the rate of 8.50% per annum from October 30, 2023 plus costs, attorney fees and such other legal and equitable relief to which it may be entitled.
You are required to answer the Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after the last publication of this notice setting forth whatever right, title or interest you have or may claim to have in the aforementioned premises
or be forever barred from claiming or asserting same. The publication will be published once a week for six (6) consecutive weeks, with the last publication to be made on the 18 day of July, 2024.
In case of your failure to answer or otherwise respond as permitted by the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure within the time stated, judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.
By Johna M. Bella, Attorney for Plaintiff, 405 Madison Avenue, Suite 2200, Toledo, Ohio 43604. Phone: (419) 244-9500; Fax: (419) 244-9510.
Jun13-20-27 Jul4-11-18, 2024
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
Russell Township
Notice is hereby given that the Russell Township Board of Zoning Appeals will have a Public Hearing for a Conditional Use Application to the Russell Township Zoning Resolution on Monday, July 8, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Russell Township Town Hall, 14890 Chillicothe Road, Novelty, Ohio.. Application #564: Submitted by Vocon Partners, LLC. On behalf of Laurel Schools Butler Campus, located at 7420 Fairmount Road, Parcel #26-707034. This Hearing is a continuation from the June 10, 2024 Hearing. The Applicant is seeking a Conditional Use Approval for the construction of an Environmental Science Building, approximately 11,950 square feet, and an outdoor amphitheater. The Board of Zoning Appeals welcomes factbased testimony to assist in making an informed decision.
C. Birli, Secretary Jun27 Jul4, 2024
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Auburn Township
Notice is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of Auburn Township will conduct a Public Hearing on Monday, July 1, 2024 at 7:15 p.m. on the “2025 Tax Budget” at Auburn Administration Building, 11010 Washington Street, Auburn Township, OH 44023. The proposed “2025 Tax Budget” is available for review beginning 6/27/2024 at www.auburntownship.com and/or at the Auburn Administration Building, Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. BY THE ORDER OF THE AUBURN TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES
Daniel J. Matsko, Fiscal Officer Jun27, 2024
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 2025 TAX BUDGET
Munson Township
Two copies of the proposed 2025 tax budget for the Township of Munson, Geauga County, Ohio will be on file and available for public inspection until July 9, 2024 in the Munson Township office weekdays from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. A public hearing on this budget will be held at the Munson Township Hall, 12210 Auburn Road, Munson Township, at 6:15 PM, Tuesday, July 9, 2024. BY THE ORDER OF THE MUNSON TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES
Todd R. Ray, Fiscal Officer Jun27, 2024
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Parkman Township
Parkman Township will have their 2025 Budget Hearing on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. We will meet at the Community House at 16295 Main Market Rd. in Parkman. Denise Villers, Fiscal Officer Jun27, 2024
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Thompson Ledge Park Commission
The Thompson Ledge Park Board will hold a public hearing at 6:00 pm on July 10, 2024 for the 2025 Budget at the Ledge Park Building. The 2025 Budget is on file for viewing. Cindy Lausin, Clerk Jun27, 2024
LEGAL NOTICE NEWBURY TOWNSHIP
BUDGET HEARING
2025 TAX BUDGET
Two copies of the proposed 2025 Tax Budget for Newbury Township, Geauga County, Ohio will be on file and available for inspection on or after June 27, 2024, at the Newbury Town Hall, 14899 Auburn Road, Newbury, Ohio. These copies will be available from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Monday through Friday during normal work days. Please call ahead or schedule an appointment before coming in. You may contact the Town Hall Administrative Office at 440-564-5997. A Public Hearing on this Tax Budget will be held at the Newbury Town Hall, 14899 Auburn Road, Newbury Township at 5:00 p.m. on July 10, 2024.
Lindsay M. Pollock, Fiscal Officer Jun27 Jul4, 2024
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
APPEAL FOR VARIANCE TO PARKMAN TOWNSHIP
ZONING RESOLUTION
Notice is hereby given that the Parkman Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on an appeal for a Use Variance to the Parkman Township Zoning Resolution on Tuesday, the 9th day of July 2024, at 7:00 o’clock p.m. at the Parkman Township Community House located 16295 Main Market Road, Parkman, Ohio.
This application submitted by, Daniel Kintz, appellant, 15437 Nash Road, Burton, Ohio 44021, is requesting a Variance from the Parkman Township Zoning Resolution for property located at 15437 Nash Road, Parkman Township, Ohio which shall be in accordance with all of the applicable regulations for the District and the following regulations: ARTICLE 1V Section 402.1 F Minimum Yards.
A single family detached dwellings, including industrial units and manufactured homes, other than mobile homes, subject to regulations set forth in section 402.11. subject to regulations set forth in section 402.1 (F).
Jan Helt, Secretary Jun27, 2024
PUBLIC NOTICE
Village of Middlefield
Notice is hereby given that during the Council Meeting held on June 13, 2024, The Village of Middlefield passed the following legislation:
RESOLUTION 24-10 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE 24-132 AN ORDINANCE EMPLOYING ALEXIS SMITH, AS PART-TIME SEASONAL STREETS LABORER, AT THE RATE OF $20.00 PER HOUR, RETROACTIVELY EFFECTIVE MAY 21, 2024, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE 24-133 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING VISION AND DENTAL HEALTH CARE BENEFITS THROUGH DELTA DENTAL PLAN OF OHIO, INC., AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
ORDINANCE 24-135 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A PARKING LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH THE OWNER OF PROPERTY AT 15163 BURTON WINDSOR ROAD, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Complete Text Of These Resolutions And Ordinances May Be Viewed Or Obtained At The Office Of The Fiscal Officer, 14860 N. State Ave., Middlefield, Ohio During Regular Business Hours.
Cindy Detweiler, Administrative Asst. /Billing Clerk Jun27, 2024
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Village of Middlefield
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on August 8, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Center, 14860 North State Street, Middlefield, Ohio, during the Council Meeting on the request of Village Council to review:
ORDINANCE 24-136 AN ORDINANCE MAKING CHANGES TO LOT COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS BY AMENDING CODIFIED
NOTICE TO GEAUGA COUNTY TAXPAYERS PAYMENT OF REAL ESTATE TAXES
Last Day for Payment of Second Half of 2023 REAL ESTATE TAX IS July 10, 2024
Notice is hereby given the Treasurer’s books for the Second Half 2023 real property tax collection are now open for payment and will close for the second half on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. In accordance with the Ohio Revised Code, second half taxes paid (or postmarked in the case of mail payments) after July 10, 2024 will accrue a 10% penalty.
Further, it is the property owner’s responsibility to notify this office in writing when an address is changed or when a mortgage is paid or sold to another company in order that the tax bill is sent to the correct address.
Every effort is made to see that you receive your tax bills; however, the Ohio Revised Code provides the property owner is responsible for payments even if you did not receive your bill. Please call us if you have not received a tax bill unless you have made previous arrangements with a financial institution to pay them.
FAILURE TO RECEIVE A TAX BILL WILL NOT AVOID A PENALTY.
Military Reservists and National Guard members who are called to active duty may defer payment of their real estate taxes until six months after their tour of duty ends. Spouses and/or dependent parents may also be eligible for this tax deferment.
Taxes may be paid at the Treasurer’s office located in The Opera House, 211 Main Street, Suite 1A, Chardon, OH 44024. A drop box has also been installed near the entrance for your convenience. Payments placed in the drop box on the last day of collection will be collected and posted the next day. Payments received in the drop box on Thursday, July 11, 2024 will be considered late and penalties will apply.
Regular Office Hours: Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Checks should be made payable to: Geauga County Treasurer.
Christopher P. Hitchcock Treasurer, Geauga Couty Phone: 440-279-2000
Publish as required By Ohio Revised Code Section 323.08
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Thompson Township
The Thompson Township Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, for the FY2025 Budget at the Thompson Township Community Center on the square in Thompson. The 2025 Budget will be on file for viewing by calling 440-298-9813.
Cindy Lausin, Fiscal Officer Jun27, 2024
ORDINANCE SECTION 1155.01 TO MODIFY THE PERCENTAGE REQUIRED, AMENDING CODIFIED ORDINANCE SECTION 1131.05 TO INCLUDE A DEFINITION OF “LOT COVERAGE,” AND FURTHER AMENDING SECTION 1131.05 TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF “STRUCTURE.”
All interested persons are invited to attend and be heard.
LESLIE MCCOY, VILLAGE ADMINISTRATOR Jun27, 2024
Geauga County Sheriff’s Report
The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office June 14 to June 20, 2024.
ANIMAL ABUSE
June 18
3:35 p.m., Kinsman Road, Middlefield. One house east of address, brown and white trailer, dog laying in the yard appears to be deceased. Small tan dog. Caller will be waiting in the neighbor's driveway in a gray Jeep Wrangler. Caller advised the male that lives there does not take care of the dog properly. Owner came out with a wheel barrow and put the deceased dog in it. Made contact with the owner who advised the dog died some time during the day. Owner and dog info was given to Humane Officer. She advised they look further into the inciden.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
June 18
7:32 p.m., Grove Road, Troy. Caller son has been texting the caller. Son is 11 years old and sent a picture of his face with a bruise on his left cheek. Son is living with the mother. Son texted with the picture and said help me. Caller tried reaching out to no answer as well to the mother. Caller advised it started over the son vacuuming a bracelet by accident. Father and mother do not reside together. Son texted dad saying mom hit him and dad wanted to make report. Contact made with mom who advised she did slap her son once out of
discipline due to his horrendous behavior towards other siblings and herself. See report.
HARASSMENT
4:18 p.m., Clay Street, Thompson. Male that lives three houses north of address keeps flipping the caller's wife off when he sees her. White male, early 40s, bald. Last happened on Thursday. Left message for complainant to contact deputy.
SUSPICIOUS
June 17
11:08 p.m., Chardon Road, Chardon. Approximately five mins ago the caller's dog was going crazy and he believes someone was messing with his truck, gray in color. He recently had problems with his lights and thinks this unknown person may be responsible. He did not see the person or vehicle in the area tonight. He believes someone cut his brake lines to his truck awhile ago. Tonight, he stated he saw someone run away after his dog started barking and he turned on the lights. He did not have any description. He believes it could be his ex-girlfriend. He did not observe any damage to his truck. He requested extra patrol in the area.
June 19
8:38 p.m., Ravenna Road and Bell Street, Newbury. White male in a white button down shirt that is unbuttoned with a white beard. Male in the middle of the roadway vacuuming the center yellow
line. Just west of Route 44 on Bell. Male checked OK. Male stated he was vacuuming up glass from the roadway. Male left the area without incident.
June 20
3:51 a.m., Snyder Road, Bainbridge. Complainant reported that an unknown individual broke a window at her residence. Did not see anyone, just heard the sound of the window shattering. Once on scene, located a window pane on the front door out. The front door was located on the north side of the residence. During responding officer's observation of the broken window, noticed what appeared to be blood droplets in the interior of the home near the front door. At which point, officer cleared the residence and cleared the interior to make sure no suspect(s) were inside. Secure, interior sweep of the home checked OK. After making sure the scene was OK, spoke with complainant explained that she believed the individual had broken out the window was her ex-boyfriend. However no evidence to validate that belief. The trail ends at the apron of the driveway and street. It ap-
pears that the individual parked a vehicle on the roadway or in a parking lot nearby and walked to the residence. Did not wish to complete a written statement. Photographs were taken. Sergeant collected a DNA swab of one of the blood droplets into evidence. Report on file.
THEFT
June 16
6:31 a.m., Meadowlands Drive, Walmart, Chardon. Female stole a sandwich walking towards the bank with a male in the parking lot sitting in a silver car with a male inside. Took a right onto Center Street. Female red PJ bottoms. Male is in gray Tshirt. Possibly the same suspect in a Walmart sandwich theft at Middlefield Walmart. Female also took a bag of pickles. Stole a sub sandwich. Will fill out statement. Couple has stolen in the past from them.
June 18
5:10 p.m., Claridon Troy Road, Dollar General, Troy. Iphone stolen. Female left her phone on the sel checkout and a male stole it. See report.
Real Estate Transfers
Following is a list of real estate transfers for the week of June 17, 2024, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only.
AQUILLA VILLAGE
Todd Dyckes, 202 Turner Drive, to Faith Driven Women Businesses LLC, $55,000. (0.20 acres)
BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP
Canyon Lakes Colony Co., Hughs Way (s/l 390), to Kirk Alan Rogers and Mary Alice Russell, $140,000. (0.31 acres)
Canyon Lakes Colony Co., Hughs Way (s/l 388), to Charline B. Hawk, $142,000. (0.33 acres)
Canyon Lakes Colony Co., Crescent Ridge (s/l 398), to John and Alexandra Behm, $295,000. (1.04 acres)
BURTON TOWNSHIP
James R. Gonczy, 14465 Broadwood Drive, to Sarah and Glenn Forney, $233,500. (0.72 acres)
CHARDON CITY
Daniel A. Kramer, 491 Crocker Blvd., to Korey A. Baker, $230,000. (0.23 acres)
Thistlecreek Development LLC, 223 Windflower Drive, to Roger D. Kondik Jr., $66,000. (0.24 acres)
TKD Properties Ltd., 153 Center St., Center Street, 208 Washington St. and Cen-
ter Street, to SGD Properties LLC, $335,000. (1.07 acres)
Dagmare E. Ryks (TOD), 213 Court St., to Green Light Development LLC, $285,000. (1.00 acres)
CHESTER TOWNSHIP
Joseph R. Perry, 8450 Whiting Drive (s/l 17-18), to Michelle N. Walker, $235,000. (1.00 acres)
Jeffrey W. and Tina M. Allen, 9139 Mulberry Road, to Jax Shenkel, $640,000. (4.00 acres)
Anthony and Arisnelda Melaragno (co-trustees), Ward Drive, to Yelena Neyman, $104,500. (2.07 acres)
Joseph and Virginia Oprzadek, 13314 Green Drive, to Paul Zore and Annette Moon, $153,000. (1.01 acres)
CLARIDON TOWNSHIP
Timothy R. and Victoria L. Dailey, 13601 Stoney Springs Drive, to Joel B. and Sheri L. Wedge, $425,000. (3.06 acres)
HUNTSBURG TOWNSHIP
Huntsburg Holdings LLC, 17340 Huntley Road, to Jacob A. Raico and Angelina M. Keglovic, $372,500. (10.00 acres)
MIDDLEFIELD VILLAGE
Brian Czuchra and Michael Czuchra, 15117 Woodsong Drive, to Nicholas and Amber DiVita, $330,000. (0.20 acres)
Daniel A. and Linda L. Workman (trustees), 15125 Woodsong Drive, to Marcia Pleva, $379,000. (0.20 acres)
Tracy A. and Bonnie L. Jemison (trustees), 15961 Johnson St., to Garrett P. Gable, $99,000. (0.22 acres)
NVR Inc., 15231 Timber Ridge, to Mary E. Krage, $390,200. (0.21 acres)
SOUTH RUSSELL VILLAGE
Steven M. and Elizabeth W. Waugh, 107 Alderwood Trail, to Corey J. and Sarah C. Tull, $655,000. (0.23 acres)
AUTOS & PARTS
Ford F-150 ext cab truck: manual 5-speed, alum cap, new bed, 2006, 150,000 miles, $4,500. 440-3645098.
FOR RENT
Office Space in Chardon: second floor, Main Street, approx. 535 square feet. $600/month, includes HVAC and water. Call 440-285-2247.
FOR SALE
Daylilies: over 450 varieties, $10 to $12 per large clump. Call 440-543-9303 or 440-570-1377.
VEVOR Demolition Jack Hammer 3600W Jack Hammer
Concrete Breaker 1800 BPM Heavy Duty Electric Jack Hammer 6pcs Chisels Bit w/Gloves & 360°Swiveling Front Handle for Trenching, Chipping, Breaking Holes. BRAND NEW, NEVER OPENED. $225. Email ads@karlovecmedia.com and write “Jack Hammer” in subject line.
Oak Table: Amish Made in Middlefield, 72x48 + 8 chairs + 4-11inch leaf. Photos available. $800.00/BO. 330-518-3355. mmrak422@zoominternet.net.
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.
karlovec group 8389 Mayfield Road, B-5 Chesterland, OH 44026 Fax: 440-729-8240
Classifieds
John Deere Lawn Tractor: Model 314, 14-HP, auto-trans, hydraulic 3-blade 46” cutting deck, w/snow plow and trailer; $1,200/OBO. 440-564-1172.
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.
Utility Trailer: 7’x12’, needs work. 440-313-5896.
Howard Rototiller: 42” wide, for compact tractor. Cat 1 three-point hitch. $1,800. 440-487-2955.
Antique spinning wheel. Yarn winder. Treadle sewing machine. Royal typewriter. TRF radio. Victrola oak floor model hand crank. Paper roll table-top organ. 440-5335292.
GARAGE/ESTATE SALES
June 28-29, 10a-4p, Yard Sale, 13385 Cedar Acres Dr, Chesterland. Car dollys, misc. garage tools, furniture, housewares, clothing.
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.
July 4-6, 9a-3p, 12804 Rockhaven, Chesterland. Mitre saw, gas fireplace, paper shredder, Aurora AFX car racing set. HO electric train accessories, bike rack, misc.
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June 27-29, 9a-4p, 13725 Clover Lake Drive, Chardon. Housewares, hunting/archery accessories, pet items, men’s & women’s clothing, patio & garden accessories, TV’s, Partylite.
Multi-Family Sale: Jun 27-29, 9a-4p. Wilders Mobile Home Park. Tow-bar EC $150 at 226 Deer Drive. Rain/ Shine. Don’t miss it!
PETS & ANIMALS
Barn homes needed for semi-feral cats, as their elderly caretaker is being evicted. All cats are being fixed & vaccinated. Rebecca 440-321-2485.
MISCELLANEOUS
FREE fact: NO amount of tax money is worth the pain and problems a marijuana dispensary will bring to your community! Urge your elected officials to prohibit it! The Marketplace Mall is moving to a new location! The store will have a soft opening this month at the former Rite Aid in Middlefield. For more information, visit www. shopmiddlefield.com
REAL ESTATE
Homes & Land Wanted: any condition or situation! Fast, friendly, local. Serving Geauga and surrounding counties. Text or call Wayne at 330-269-9595.
RENTAL WANTED
Healthy mature senior quiet Christian female seeking Christian woman’s or a married Christian couple’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
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Caretaker will come to your home and help with laundry, light cleaning, cooking, and personal care. Certified with references. 440-313-1804. Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses, we do most anything. Call between 8a-4p, 440-813-4272. No answer, leave message.
Albert’s Complete Tree Service: 45+yrs experience! Competent in all aspects of Arboriculture, Forestry and Land Clearing Also, Firewood, Excavation and Sewer Work. Free Estimates. 440-687-5404.
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.
Top Shelf Construction LLC: Decks, Garages, Trim interior and exterior, Remodeling. Jonathan Fisher, 330-4423995, topshelfconstrunction@yodermail.net.
Taxi Service: 4 passengers only, for cleaning crews, short and long trips. Contact Lisa at 440-708-4835.
Mullet’s Precision Trim Work LLC: specializing in cabinetry, flooring and any interior moldings. Licensed and insured. Call 440-228-6837 for free estimate.
Tree Stump Grinding: no job too big or small! Reasonable rates, 30 years experience. Please call for free estimate 440-376-8733.
WANTED TO BUY
Buying all Stanley Bailey planes. Call Karl at 440-8123392.
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.
