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Mental Health Board in Disarray Interim Director Resigns, Malainy Storms Out During Contentious Meeting

By Valerie S. Clause editor@karlovecmedia.com

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The Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services grew contentious June 6 after several members attempted to participate in the meeting via Zoom.

Lawyer Warns of ‘Costly, Risky and Completely Unnecessary’ Lawsuit

By Amy Patterson amy@karlovecmedia.com A lawyer representing Jim Adams, executive director of the Geauga County Board of Mental Health, warned the county could be facing a costly, risky and “completely unnecessary” legal battle if the board proceeds with terminating Adams.

In a May 19 letter to Geauga County Prosecutor Jim Flaiz, attorney Jack Moran, of the Cleveland firm McCarthy, Lebit, Crystal & Liffman Co., L.P.A., said the decision by the board to place Adams on administrative leave and offer him a three-month severance package has already caused damage.

“Given that a 35-year public servant is now being discussed in the press on administrative leave for ‘undisclosed’ reasons (when, in reality, those reasons are actually ‘nonexistent’), we cannot countenance the current status quo for long,” Moran said.

On June 2, Flaiz said he received Moran’s letter and forwarded it to the county’s insurance carrier, but was unable to comment further at this time.

Moran said the board has no reason to terminate Adams’ employment.

Adams has no immediate plans to leave the job and his performance has never given rise to any legitimate reason for termination, he said.

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If the Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services board accomplished anything at its special meeting held June 6, the public was not made aware of it.

Instead, those in attendance witnessed the contention and dysfunction of the board, which manifested in sharp tones and board Chair Jennifer Malainy abruptly leaving the meeting.

The chaotic events came after the June 3 resignation of Interim Executive Director Amie Martin-D’Arienzo.

In an email, Malainy confirmed the resignation, adding Martin-D’Arienzo had not provided an official reason for stepping down.

Attempts to reach Martin-D’Arienzo for comment prior to press deadline were unsuccessful.

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Local Scrappers Send Lap Quilts to Ukrainian Evacuees Overseas

By Ann Wishart ann@karlovecmedia.com The brutal invasion of Ukraine

by Russia may be half a world away, but a small group of women in Geauga County did their best to bring a little comfort to those individuals driven from their homes by the war.

Gathering twice a month at the Burton United Church of Christ, eight or nine members of The Scrappers bring their sewing machines and scissors to create colorful lap quilts they donate to many charitable organizations.

The initial group formed about 30 years ago, said Nancy Emerson, spokesperson for The Scrappers.

“Somebody had material they wanted to get rid of and it was given to the church,” Emerson recalled.

The ladies got their heads together and started making bags to hang on wheelchairs, making it possible for people with disabilities to carry items easily, she said.

As fabric donations continued to arrive, the group switched to making lap quilts. When finished, they measure 42 inches by 55 inches. Sometimes, the material that comes in makes good baby quilts, as well, Emerson said.

“We’ve given many, many quilts to WomenSafe and Birthright,” she said, adding some of their creations See Quilts • Page 4

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The Scrappers group meets every other week at the Burton United Church of Christ to stitch up quilts to give away. Recently they sent quilts to Lviv for distribution to refugee Ukrainians. Pictured are, from left Pat Pfouts, Andriy Harmatiy and Nancy Emerson.

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Community Meetings Listed are public meetings and executive sessions in the county for the coming week, unless otherwise noted. To have a public meeting included in this section, fax information to 440285-2015 or email editor@geaugamapleleaf. com no later than Monday noon.

Geauga County: June 14, 7:30 a.m. – Geauga SWCD, at Patterson Center at Burton Fairgrounds, 7:30 a.m. – Planning Commission, 470 Center St., Bldg. 8., Chardon, 9:30 a.m.

– Geauga County Commissioners; June 15, 6 p.m., Board of Developmental Disabilities, 8200 Cedar Road, Chesterland. All county commissioners meetings are held at 470 Center St., Bldg. 4, Chardon, unless otherwise noted.

Aquilla Village: June 14, 7 p.m., Village Council. All meetings are held at Village Hall, 65 Turner Drive, unless otherwise noted.

Auburn Township: June 9, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; June 14, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals. All meetings are held at the Administration Building, 11010 Washington St., unless otherwise indicated.

Bainbridge Township: June 13, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees; June 16, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals. All meetings are held at Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road, unless noted.

Burton Township: June 13, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission. All meetings are held at the Township Administration building, 14821 Rapids Road, unless otherwise noted.

Burton Village: June 14, 7 p.m., Board of Public Affairs; June 16, 7 p.m., Public Library Trustees. All meetings are held at 14588 W. Park St., 2nd Floor, unless otherwise noted.

Chardon City: June 9, 6:30 p.m., City Council.

All meetings are held at Municipal Center, 111 Water St., unless otherwise noted.

Chardon Township: June 15, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at Township Hall, 9949 Mentor Road, unless otherwise noted.

Chester Township: June 13, 6 p.m. – Zoning Commission, special meeting to informally discuss research needed for ZC-2022-3, 7 p.m. – Board of Zoning Appeals; June 16, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.

Hambden Township: June 15, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Town Hall, 13887 GAR Highway, unless otherwise noted.

Middlefield Township: June 13, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All trustees meetings are held at Township Office, 15228 Madison Road, unless otherwise noted.

Middlefield Village: June 9, 5:30 p.m. – Parks & Recreation, 6 p.m. – Finance & Ordinance, 6:30 p.m. – Safety Committee, 7 p.m. – Village Council. All meetings are at the Municipal Center, 14860 N. State Ave. Montville Township: June 16, 7:30 p.m., Zoning Commission. All meetings held at the Montville Community Center, 9755 Madison Road, unless noted.

Munson Township: June 13, 6:15 p.m., Park & Recreation Board, at Nero Nature Preserve; June 14, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees; June 16, 6:30 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals. All meetings are held at Township Hall, 12210 Auburn Road, unless otherwise noted.

South Russell Village: June 13, 6:30 p.m. – Finance Committee, special meeting, 7 p.m.

– Village Council. All meetings are held at Village Hall, 5205 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.

Berkshire BOE: June 123, 6 p.m., regular meeting. All meetings held at BOE offices, 14259 Claridon Troy Road, Burton, unless otherwise noted.

West Geauga BOE: June 13, 7 p.m., regular meeting. All meetings are held at the BOE Community Room, 8615 Cedar Road, unless otherwise noted.

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Chester Trustees Stress Process in Zoning Request Board Agrees to Seek Outside Legal Counsel for Help

By Valerie S. Clause editor@karlovecmedia.com A group of Chester Township residents continue to pressure township zoning board members and trustees about a proposed amendment to commercial zoning that would allow congregate care facilities.

As a result of the attention this proposal has created and a need for clarity about next steps, trustees issued a formal statement.

“There is a considerable amount of rumors and misinformation circulating throughout our community regarding the proposed zoning amendment presented to the Chester Township Zoning Commission,” said township Administrator Mark Purchase as he read the prepared statement during the trustees’ June 2 meeting. “By focusing the trustees, the zoning boards members and township employees’ time on these rumors takes time away from researching the critical facts in the application and gathering important information.”

Purchase continued, “The board of trust-

ees encourages our community’s involvement and appreciates how passionate Chester residents are in regards to our community the place we call home. The trustees welcome valuable information and your points of view, however, the trustees ask for your patience and understanding, while we allow our zoning commission and your trustees the opportunity to gather information and to work, as designed and required by law.”

Strong feelings against adding congregate care as an allowed use in the commercial district have emerged from a group of residents after learning that Biltmore Healthcare L.L.C. has requested the amendment. The property being considered for the 96-bed residential nursing home is located between King’s Automotive and Bloom Brothers on Mayfield Road, just east of Caves Road.

However, since the amendment request is being made for the commercial district in its entirety, if passed, this would mean congregate care would be permitted for any property zoned as commercial.

News Briefs Thompson’s Battles Appointed to State Fire Board Thompson Township Fire Chief Dorothy L. Battles has been appointed to the State Board of Emergency Medical, Fire, and Transportation Services for a term beginning June 2, 2022, and ending Nov. 12, 2024. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine made the appointment June 2.

Local Communities Get Nearly $10M in ARP Funds The Ohio General Assembly has passed House Bill 377, bipartisan legislation that gives $442 million from the American Rescue Plan to Ohio’s cities, villages and townships with 50,000 or fewer residents for costs associated with COVID-19.

The bill passed by a vote of 75-11, “with all the ‘no’ votes coming from some of the chamber’s most conservative Republicans,” Cleveland.com reported.

The Ohio Senate unanimously passed an amended version of the bill on June 1.

Local governments also received $442 million in 2021 in the first round of funding. Here’s where that money is proposed to go in Geauga County, according to state Rep. Diane Grendell’s office: • City of Chardon $542,568 • Aquilla Village $35,547 • Burton Village $152,601 • Middlefield Village $283,957 • South Russel Village $393,754 • Auburn Township $682,759 • Bainbridge Township $1,202,821 • Burton Township $312,984 • Chardon Township $485,461 • Chester Township $1,079,562 • Claridon Township $301,836 • Hambden Township $495,978 • Huntsburg Township $384,499 • Middlefield Township $471,789 • Montville Township $210,023 • Munson Township $698,639 • Newbury Township $583,163 • Parkman Township $435,927 • Russell Township $546,670 • Thompson Township $239,155 • Troy Township $297,313 The legislation is awaiting Gov. Mike DeWine’s signature.

Resident concerns include water availability; sewer capacity; potential increased need for police, fire and ambulance services; increased traffic; and potential environmental impacts to nearby Griswold Creek. Additionally, residents are worried about a congregate care use also allowing drug rehabilitation centers, half-way houses and other high-density housing.

T. David Mitchell, a legal partner in Brenner Kaprosky, Mitchell L.L.P., located in Pepper Pike, is representing Biltmore. At the zoning board meeting June 1, he said the sale of the property is contingent upon acquiring the zoning change to allow for the congregate care use. The property is currently owned by Caves Road L.L.C., which lists Thomas Basista as the agent of name.

While a core group of residents have consistently attended recent board meetings exerting pressure upon the board to deny the zoning amendment, trustees have advised them repeatedly that there is a formal process under Ohio Revised Code Section 519.12 that must be followed any time a zoning amendment is requested. Purchase handed out copies of the referenced code to attendees at the June 2 meeting.

“They (the applicant) have a right to file for an amendment no matter what the business is,” said Purchase. “The board has to fall back on the process.”

“There is no done deal,” added Trustee Chairman Ken Radtke.

In the meantime, residents are questioning what they can do to get the issue to a vote on the ballot. Jamie and Steven Saric are spearheading a petition against the zoning amendment. As of the June 2 meeting, they had collected over 400 signatures.

Trustee Craig Richter cautioned residents a petition for a vote would need to follow Ohio Revised Code Section 519.12 (H), which spec-

ifies the language, timing and number of signatures needed to get the issue on the ballot.

In part, the code specifies the petition must be signed by “not less than eight percent of the total votes cast for all candidates for governor in that area at the most recent general election at which a governor was elected,” and the petition must be submitted within 30 days of the proposed amendment being adopted by the board.

According to the Geauga County Board of Elections website, 5,114 ballots were cast by Chester residents for governor in the November 2018 election. This would mean that just over 400 signatures would need to be collected to put an issue on an upcoming ballot.

However, if the amendment was approved after the November 2022 gubernatorial election, then that required number of signatures could change, based on voter turnout.

Trustees voted unanimously to seek outside legal counsel from an attorney familiar with Ohio township zoning regulations to assist them. Radtke also asked residents to send any fact-based research regarding their concerns to the trustees via email.

There are a number of upcoming meetings related to the zoning amendment application. These include: a special trustees meeting at 6 p.m. on June 9 to discuss legal counsel; a special zoning board meeting on June 13 to discuss research needed to be completed by the board; and the zoning board public hearing still scheduled July 6 at 7 p.m., to be held at the West Geauga Middle School, located at 8611 Cedar Road.

Also at the June 2 meeting, trustees returned from executive session and voted to have Purchase assume the duties of the zoning inspector in addition to his duties as administrator. He will be paid $70,000 annually plus benefits.

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Newbury Township, mentioned she knew a man who came from Ukraine and still has family there.

Andriy Harmatiy, of North Royalton, agreed to help The Scrappers.

“We were so pleased he’d come and get them and make sure (Ukrainian refugees) got the quilts,” Emerson said.

Harmatiy, a member of the Ukrainian Scouts, worked with Campbell to get the quilts to Lviv, a city across the Ukraine border from Poland.

“I have many, many contacts all around the Ukraine,” he said, adding the Scouts have been helping collect and distribute humanitarian aid from other countries.

Cleveland’s Ukrainian community has been working through the Scouts organization to get medical supplies, helmets and protective vests to the front lines, said Harmatiy, who immigrated to the U.S. in 2004 with his family.

The lap quilts received his personal attention. Harmatiy said he wrapped them in vacuum-sealed shrink wrap so they would take up less space and shipped them out recently.

“The Ukraine would not survive without the U.S.,” he said. “We know the U.S. government helps a lot with military and financial aid.”

In the gigantic effort to help Ukraine repulse the invasion of Russia, it might be easy to loose track of a small shipment of lap quilts, but the handmade donation is important to Harmatiy and to those who have lost so much during the war.

“The small thing the church women did especially touches the hearts of the Ukrainians,” he said.

from page 1 are sent to the nonprofit Hattie Larlham home for individuals with developmental disabilities in Mantua.

“We’ve had lots of hard workers over the years,” she said.

Church Pastor Bob Richardson said he can’t take any credit for the work the ladies do.

“They started long before I showed up,” he said, praising their distribution to nursing homes and care facilities in the area.

Not all the quilters are members of the church, but they are doing God’s work and that’s fine with Richardson and those who receive the quilts.

“They know somebody cares and feel somebody knows them and loves them,” he said.

Emerson, 94, started with the original group and in 1999, started keeping account of the number of quilts given away. So far, she figures about 1,300 have been sewn up and distributed since then.

Recently, they decided to ship the 38 quilts they had completed to Ukraine for distribution to people who have fled their homes, but they were stymied on how to get them from Burton to Eastern Europe, she said.

The humanitarian aid organizations they contacted said they were only accepting monetary donations.

“We were bemoaning the fact we couldn’t find any organization to take the quilts,” Emerson said.

Then, her daughter, Beth Campbell, of

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“consider the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion or complaints against a public employee, official, licensee or regulated individual,” as outlined by the Ohio Revised Code.

With Executive Director Jim Adams on paid administrative leave since May 4, and Martin-D’Arienzo resigning, the executive session could have been about either. However, ultimately, no action was taken or announced during the meeting or after executive session.

On June 7, Malainy said Martin-D’Arienzo is still interim director until June 15, the date of the next board meeting.

“The board will be making decisions very soon,” she added.

During the June 6 meeting, questions arose over the timeline and nature of Martin-D’Arienzo’s resignation, but before that business could be conducted, the board was drawn into a conflict over the virtual attendance of some members.

While 10 board members were present, four members initially joined the meeting via Zoom – Greg O’Brien, Walter “Skip” Claypool, Mike Petruziello and Jimmy Lee Holden.

Board member Marty Fay questioned how Malainy could overrule a 9-1 vote taken at the March 24 meeting to not allow virtual attendance via Zoom. According to a report from the League of Women Voters – Geauga, one board member expressed concern at the March 16 meeting over the possibility of the board’s meetings being monitored by people outside the U.S. — namely China.

Other board members also expressed their concerns about allowing virtual access to board members for this meeting, when they had not been allowed to participate remotely in the past.

“As chair, I made that decision to change it because of the importance of today and you all are going to learn what that is,” said Malainy.

Board members still were not in agreement with Malainy’s decision to use Zoom for the meeting.

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However, the board has in recent months developed an “obvious, but inexplicable, hostility to (Adams) continuing in his role,” Moran added.

The only written instance of disciplinary action on file in Adams’ employment record is one he received Nov. 17, 2021, when he was issued a formal reprimand from the board for authoring a book, published that same year, titled “Preventing, Intervening, and Recovering From School Shootings and Other Traumatic Events.”

Moran said the reprimand on file criticizes Adams for being “actively engaged in researching and writing the foregoing publication without notifying the entire board of (his) intentions to do so.”

A prior board meeting referenced in the reprimand showed no resolution was passed regarding the book, but that one board member said he thought Adams needed the board’s permission to write it.

“Even if such an instruction were legal, there actually was no action by the board to even instruct (Adams) to refrain from writing the book. The entire basis for the board’s

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During a break from the June 6 special meeting of the Geauga County Board of Mental Health, Chair Jennifer Malainy, right, engaged in a verbal altercation with board member Marty Fay, left. Malainy left the meeting, and returned later with her husband and family. Video footage of the exchange is available in the online version of this article.

“I wasn’t allowed to Zoom when I had COVID,” said member Ann Bagley.

“And I wasn’t allowed to have it when I had a bunch of my bowels removed,” said member Carolee Lesyk. “And I don’t think we should have Zoom now.”

Board member Vanessa Jensen cited a statement made by Claypool at the March 24 meeting, during which, according to minutes she read, Claypool said Geauga County Prosecutor Jim Flaiz told him the board’s initial vote to allow virtual access was not appropriate.

“So this board, based on that advice from Mr. Claypool, voted to not allow Zoom. I’ve spoken with Mr. Flaiz — I believe at least one or two others have as well — and he denies having ever said that,” Jensen said.

Malainy said she was trying to get Flaiz on the phone for advice regarding whether they could use Zoom during the meeting, but was unable to reach him immediately.

During this public discussion, tensions rose to the point that Fay said to Malainy, “Why are you talking to me in that tone of voice?”

And Lesyk, who adamantly expressed reprimand was misguided and, frankly, incorrect,” Moran said.

Moran said he sees the board’s recent decision to place Adams on leave as the initial stage in what will ultimately be an involuntary termination of his employment, which would be unlawful on the basis of his constitutionally protected right to free speech.

As the board has placed a written reprimand in Adams’s file related to the book, Moran said, in cannot plausibly argue that his exercise of his right to free speech in writing it did not motivate a later decision to terminate him, no matter what reasons are raised after the fact.

Additionally, Moran said the board has made it clear it feels he is too old for his position. Board members demanded Adams provide a “succession plan” after a recent meeting.

“Obviously, if (Adams) were substantially younger, the board would not be asking about his ‘retirement’ plans,” Moran said. “This ongoing pressure has raised understandable suspicion that Adams’ age is influencing how he is being perceived — in addition to the board’s hostility to the book.”

Adams, 64, is in a protected employment class under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, which prohibits employment

her assertion of “No Zoom – that’s all – No Zoom!” was reprimanded by Malainy.

“Carolee, I’m going to ask you to please stop or I’m going to ask you to leave because you’re coming over the table at me,” Malainy said. “Do you want me to call the sheriff?”

Malainy would later again admonish Lesyk saying, “Carolee, let’s keep it together, OK? Because I don’t want to have to call the sheriff.”

Ultimately, Malainy ended the Zoom call, with O’Brien saying he would be at the meeting within 20 minutes. Petruziello also arrived at the meeting in person, but after executive session had closed.

After Malainy ended the Zoom session, some board members wanted to know why they learned about Martin-D’Arienzo’s resignation from the press.

Fay questioned Malainy about how, when and to whom Martin-D’Arienzo offered her resignation. Malainy responded that she would discuss that in executive session, but Fay pressed her to answer during the open part of the board meeting.

Malainy told the board Martin-D’Arienzo had submitted her resignation via email to

her on Friday, June 3.

“Ok, if it was Friday, why are we only finding out about it now,” Fay said.

“Because things have changed — that’s what I’m talking about in executive session,” said Malainy.

“It was public record today in the newspaper that (Martin-D’Arienzo) resigned, but yet we never got any notification,” Fay reiterated.

“Because I’m going to tell you in executive session,” Malainy responded.

As Fay continued to ask why Malainy had not let the board know about Martin-D’Arienzo’s resignation, and the press knew before the board, another board member joined and said, “Well, you could have let us know.”

“There’s a reason that I didn’t and I’m going to tell you in executive session,” Malainy said.

Board member Linda Miller said Malainy’s reason for not telling the board “better be good.”

“And if it’s not, what are you going to do, Linda?” Malainy replied.

At that point, the board decided to take a break while waiting for O’Brien to arrive.

Malainy was on her cell phone while other board members stepped out and milled around the room. Suddenly, Malainy gathered up her belongings and headed for the door.

“I want this meeting called,” she said.

“I’m not going to let these people attack me.”

Malainy added she wanted Flaiz on the phone and she wanted board member Kathy Johnson to come out of the room with her.

Following her exit, board members and others in attendance congregated outside the building, where another verbal confrontation took place between Malainy and Fay. Afterward, the board decided it would move on with board Vice-Chair Steve Oluic leading the meeting in Malainy’s absence.

After O’Brien arrived, Oluic took the meeting into executive session. About 30 minutes after Malainy left, she came back accompanied by a man and three children, who were identified by others attending the meeting as her husband and children.

She went into the executive session and the meeting concluded afterward with adjournment and no action taken.

“Terminating Adams’ employment will hand him perhaps one of the most straightforward First Amendment retaliation claims that this office has ever seen.”

– Attorney Jack Moran discrimination against persons 40 years of age or older, and would have “exceedingly strong claims” under the Ohio Revised Code to show age-related discrimination, Moran said.

If Adams were to pursue a lawsuit against the board, the board would be required to provide a legitimate, nondiscriminatory and nonretaliatory reason for terminating his 35-year employment, he said, adding, however, the board faces an uphill battle proving its reasoning, since it already committed to writing, less than a year ago, that Adams’ employment was already in jeopardy based on his book.

Thus, the board will be challenged to overcome evidence that Adams’ firing was already in motion before the board had legitimate reasons for termination, Moran said.

“While we suspect that some members of

the board believe that they can simply hire an investigator to engineer an after-the-fact rationalization for Adams’ removal, the law is clear that such ‘post hoc creation[s]’ (are seen) as mere ‘litigation strategy’ that a jury can reject,” he said.

Moran suggested an early, private mediation within 30 days of his letter to avoid the risk of a formal lawsuit.

Adams’ claims would allow him to recover back pay, front pay, noneconomic compensatory damages, punitive damages, liquidated damages (doubling his back pay award), and attorneys’ fees, creating steep risk for the board, he said.

“Terminating Adams’ employment will hand him perhaps one of the most straightforward First Amendment retaliation claims that this office has ever seen,” Moran said.

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Ohio Budget Includes Money for Local Projects Geauga County to Receive $725,000 for Upgrades

By John Karlovec john@karlovecmedia.com A number of local projects will be funded through House Bill 687 if signed by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine.

The bill contains the capital budget that was passed June 1, first through the Ohio House with a vote of 82-8, then by the Ohio Senate with a vote of 32-0.

The bill calls for spending $3.5 billion on upgrading parks and community projects, along with improving school safety through $100 million in American Rescue Plan Act funds.

“The capital budget secures essential funds for various community improvements throughout the state,” state Rep. Diane Grendell, R-Chesterland, said in a news release announcing passage of the bill. “It is imperative that we work together to invest in our communities so we can provide the resources and facilities our citizens deserve.”

State Sen. Jerry Cirino, R-Kirtland, said he was equally pleased to help secure funding for key project in the 18th District.

“I am especially pleased we were able to fund important projects helping children and creating jobs,” said Cirino. “These are the kind of investments that will greatly help en-

hance the quality of life in the 18th District right now and for generations to come.”

Geauga County is receiving $725,000 to fund the following projects: • $375,000 for the Holbrook Hollows Park expansion in Bainbridge Township.

“The South Franklin Street connection to Holbrook Hollows will broaden connections within the community and expand opportunities for hiking, jogging, walking and biking by connecting to a larger regional network of trails that will be completed in the next few years,” Geauga Park District Executive Director John Oros said of the expansion project.

“Our project includes a small access drive and parking area, restrooms, nature-based playground, picnic shelter, trails and a wetland boardwalk area for nature viewing.”

• $250,000 for the purpose of building the Geauga County Fairgrounds Multipurpose Event Center.

Paul Harris, secretary of the board of directors of the Ohio Agricultural Society, the group that is responsible for running The Great Geauga County Fair, said plans are to build a facility large enough to provide a rental location in the county for things like organizational meetings, events with large crowds and banquets, and then incorporated into use during the fair for displays and other fair-related events and activities.

“This money is the start for the campaign to raise funds and we are very happy to receive it,” Harris said. “Facility totals at this point are estimated at $3-4 million. We will be working to finalize the plan and further fundraising in the weeks and months ahead.”

Added Harris, “This award is a huge win for the fair and the county as we continue with the fairs success and the community support. We are currently preparing for the 200th fair and looking forward to what the future holds.”

• $100,000 for Village of Middlefield parks upgrades.

“We take pride in our community and want to insure all public property is attractive and maintained,” Mayor Ben Garlich said. “All grant money will be used for maintenance and aesthetic improvement of all village-owned property regularly utilized by our residents.”

Village officials said they noticed an increase use in outdoor recreation facilities during the pandemic. Additional renovations at the village’s facilities — Mineral Lake Park, Community Center and Eagle Park — need to be completed in order to make them safe and enjoyable for all users, the mayor said.

In addition, Kent State University – Geauga was granted $450,000 for its nursing skills laboratory renovation.

“When we invest in our infrastructure, we

support jobs and the local economy,” Grendell said. “The capital bill unveiled today will lay the foundation for our future by supporting the parks, universities, mental health initiatives, infrastructure and community projects in our area. This plan provides construction and renovation for facilities that are pillars of the community and will truly make a difference.”

While local projects are often a focus of the state construction budget, statewide efforts were also prioritized. Efforts such as school safety and education were appropriated over $2 billion. Specific highlights include: • $100 million for school safety grants, which will help public and private schools address local building security needs • $600 million for school building construction, renovation and repair through the state’s school facilities program • $457 million for colleges and universities • $400 million for the Public Works Commission to help communities with local road, bridge, water and sewer projects • $587 million for state parks and nature preserves • $50 million for the construction and renovation of county jails, with priority given to facilities with the greatest needs, as well as projects that would substantially improve the condition, safety and operational ability of the jail

Board of Elections Sues County Over New Building

By Amy Patterson amy@karlovecmedia.com

The Geauga County Board of Elections filed a lawsuit May 23 seeking a ruling on whether Geauga County Commissioners must pay for critical logistical and design issues the board says have still not been resolved.

In the filing to Geauga County Common Pleas Court Judge Carolyn Paschke, the BOE claims commissioners failed to account for several critical aspects of the administration of elections in the design of the new county building on Ravenwood Drive.

The BOE believes it is a complicated and unfit layout for early Morgan voting and other election business, and has inadequate storage space for “100 DS-200 voting machines, 40 Express Vote machines, 372 privacy booths, 79 ballot boxes and a very large supply of tables, A-frame signs, cabinets, cones, poles and pole bases, flags, carts, work lights, yard signs, among other equipment and supplies necessary to conduct a county-wide election.”

Additionally, the BOE is requesting the court force payment for a chemical fire suppressant system that would not damage the

board’s voting machines in case of an emergency.

In a June 7 press release, County Administrator Gerry Morgan said the BOE lawsuit is an attempt to force the commissioners to provide the BOE funds to install “an expensive fire suppression system in the BOE offices at the new county office building when an adequate and widely-utilized fire suppression system has already been installed.”

The BOE’s lawsuit states Election Systems & Software emphasized the construction of the machines — which include plastic, metal, electronics and a lithium-ion backup battery — would require a Class ABC suppression system, not the current water suppression system.

Additionally, the filing says commissioners previously agreed to a change order for the Geauga County Department of Information Technology Automatic Data Processing Board to use the same foam suppression system in their portion of the building.

“The commissioners recognized the damage that a high-powered water supplied fire suppression system could cause to ADP’s equipment and technology. The board of elections raised the same concerns as the ADP board about the potential damage to its

equipment and technology,” the lawsuit says.

Dennis Pavella, BOE chair, said the commissioners won’t do the same for his board.

“They’ve already done it for ADP in that building, but they won’t do it for us. They feel we’re not important to them, (that) elections don’t matter,” he said. “We’ve got about $2 million worth of equipment. If the (water-based) fire system went off, we could probably throw most of it in the garbage.”

Morgan said the commissioners have redesigned the BOE space multiple times due to “changing goalposts” set by the BOE, adding the “dysfunction” of the BOE, which has had three directors and three assistant directors in the past few years, complicated the communication process.

“These changes, which are too numerous to detail, have resulted in wasted taxpayer dollars,” Morgan said, which add up to approximately $671,000 so far.

Pavella said the requests from the BOE have been consistent since the new building project began.

“The board’s been exactly the same people and they have not had a hard time communicating,” Pavella said. “(Commissioners) don’t want to talk to us is where the breakdown comes.”

Pavella said the wasted money is on the part of the commissioners, who “paid no at-

tention” to requests the board made based not only on technical specifications from equipment vendors, but also on rulings from the Ohio Secretary of State’s office to which the BOE must comply.

Representatives from the BOE had the first opportunity to tour their new space in the facility on Dec. 14, 2021, the lawsuit says, where some minor changes were easily agreed upon, but “the most critical and essential aspects of the (space) — namely the high-powered water supplied fire suppression system and lack of storage, were not resolved.”

Morgan said the BOE has bashed and belittled Geauga County voters by presenting problems with the layout of the building as if they would lead to confusion over how to form lines, or the need to use stairs or elevators to reach the BOE office.

“The commissioners are and will remain dedicated to providing safe, secure, convenient and accessible voting to all our residents,” he said. “The new BOE location will be in a state-of-the-art building near the center of the county, yards away from the (Geauga County) Sheriff’s Office, Geauga hospital and Geauga Transit. It is unfortunate that petty political squabbles by the BOE members will only serve to hinder the ability of residents to vote and waste additional taxpayer dollars.”

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Newbury Plans Recycle Center Cameras, Mural

By Ann Wishart ann@karlovecmedia.com

Newbury Township’s recycle center is due for a facelift and improved security this summer.

Township Trustee Glen Quigley said June 1 he expects to have mock ups of a mural to be painted on the west side of the township building on Kinsman Road in front of the township garage by the next trustees meeting.

The township has a $10,000 grant from the Geauga Trumbull Solid Waste Management District for improvement of the site that also should cover the cost of security cameras there, he said.

As with many recycle centers in the county, the Newbury site suffers from dumping of a wide variety of items that cannot be recycled, despite clear instructions posted there.

If cameras are installed, individuals leaving items that are not on the list can be tracked and the township will ask the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office deputies to cite them.

“The sheriff’s office will write a ticket and the court system will act on it,” Quigley said, adding the motion-activated cameras will be of a high enough quality to record license plates and provide clearly identifiable faces for prosecution.

He said Lorraine Sevich, township zoning secretary, sexton and administration person, is willing to monitor the camera recordings.

“She would like to find out the people who are dumping there,” Quigley said.

The mural will reflect the township’s interest in recycling and improving the environment, he said.

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A mural on the block wall of the Newbury Township recycling center is being planned, as well as security cameras to record the identities of individuals who dump items there that cannot be recycled. Township trustees will ask the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office deputies to ticket offenders.

Quigley recommended applying a protective coating to the mural so any graffiti can be cleaned up without damaging the art work.

“The mural should brighten up that corner a bit,” he said.

Munson Township

Split Vote Leaves Zoning Resolution Unchanged

By Ann Wishart ann@karlovecmedia.com

Munson Township Trustees voted 2-1 on May 31 to deny a change in the township zoning resolution proposed by the township zoning commission.

The action followed an announcement

by Trustee Chairman Jim McCaskey that no public comment would be permitted during the special meeting. Only items specified by the agenda may occur in a special meeting.

“I neglected to include public comment on the agenda, so we can’t have any,” he said, adding he had just been informed of the special meeting rule at the 11th hour and would have preferred to allow comment.

Before the vote was called, Trustee Irene McMullen said she would vote to deny the recommendation, adding she felt more time was needed to consider the ramifications of removing the section entirely.

“It cannot be enforced,” she said. “We need to have the zoning commission find out if they can write something enforceable.

She and McCaskey voted to deny the proposed changes and Trustee Andy Bushman opposed the motion to deny it.

The zoning commission recommend-

ed removing part of the township zoning resolution section 1202.4.2 that allows the board of zoning appeals to require supplementary conditions to a proposed variance to “protect the public health, safety and morals.”

An anonymous letter alleging the township allows spot zoning and does not protect the residents from commercial development was circulated, urging concerned residents to attend the special meeting.

The letter included questions that have been asked at length by residents in previous meetings.

Because the concerned parties have hired an attorney, trustees have not been able to answer those questions in open session, said Bushman.

However, he did respond last Wednesday to the accusation that trustees are censoring residents.

“Our meetings are far from that, but the mob mentality is handcuffing the township,” he said, adding zoning is vital to maintaining the township’s country setting and the trustees are committed to that goal.

He also said there are tools in other sections of the zoning resolution that give the BZA flexibility in granting variance requests.

The artist undertaking the design is John Troxel from Cleveland and Quigley said the cost has not been set for the art work.

“Our goal is not punitive, but correctional. We want to promote the idea of responsible recycling. The goal is not to criminalize the behavior, but to educate those who are using the system improperly,” he said in a text after the meeting. “The project has been on the drawing board for almost two years. We are very close to finalizing the plans.”

In other business, Road Superintendent Doug Zimperman said the Freightliner truck chassis has been ordered and should

be delivered in 2023, depending on supply chain issues.

The bid awarded to Valley Freightliner of Cleveland $106,353 will require a purchase order, he said.

The truck bed, salt spreader, plow and liquid tank will cost another $95,000, he said, adding he expects the truck to last 20 to 25 years.

Skomrock said he hadn’t heard back from the West Geauga Schools Board of Education or superintendent regarding the trustees’ last communication on the future of the Newbury school property and remaining building.

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Geauga’s Hidden Gem Seeks Public Participation Thompson Ledge Park Applies for ODNR Grant

By Kathy McClure editor@karlovecmedia.com If you live in or around Geauga County, it might be worth asking when was the last time — or first time — you visited Thompson Ledges Township Park.

The hidden gem is a natural wonder over 320 million years in the making, according to TrekOhio.com, and the massive rock formation on Thompson Road in Thompson Township is composed of sandstone pitted with quartz stones called the Sharon Conglomerate.

The Thompson Township Park Board recently spearheaded the creation of an observatory tower spanning both levels of the shale rock, enhanced picnic facilities and paving improvements to carry visitors into the park.

However, to move forward with more plans and be eligible for grant money, the board needs the public’s help.

“We have plans to resolve the swampy trail in the lower ledge area leading into the woods, so visitors can come down the observatory stairs and enjoy one of the most beautiful wooded areas east of the park,” said board member Mike Kuehn. “Also important is to widen the trails to allow rescue vehicles access in case of emergency.”

In 2021, the board applied for a grant from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

While the park was close to the top of the list, the $25,000-$30,000 funds were not granted due to lack of public participation.

This year, board members reached out to the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District for help in re-applying. Conservation technician Lisa Kalas has taken on an assisting role with an online survey to get some greater detail on the park’s use, as well as input from residents throughout Geauga County who support the park.

“Public participation and interest in the ledges park is critical to demonstrate its importance to the county,” she said. “We want people to be able to walk out of their car and go directly to the trails without boots.”

The Nature Works Grant will provide funds to improve drainage and trails, as well as expand trails in the north end of the park across Thompson Road. Total park acreage is 66 acres.

The grant is a cooperative grant, requiring some pay-back, Kuehn said, adding the park has some funds for maintenance

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Thompson Ledges Township Park has undergone several improvements, but the park board needs community input via a survey to be eligible for a grant to help with future plans to improve drainage and trails, as well as expand trails in the north end of the park across Thompson Road.

and improvement provided by the Francis Spatz-Leighton bequest, a gift from a former resident who loved the park.

Communication has already been received from residents in Geauga and Lake counties, especially providing positive comments in the “In your opinion” section of the simple 10-question survey.

Two thousand surveys have been emailed using the GCSWCD’s list and the survey can also be found at geaugaswcd.com, as well as on the park and township’s Facebook pages.

“Any feedback is welcome because anyone can benefit from the park,” said Kuehn.

“We have had communication from schools inside and outside our county to use the park for education and to assist with signage.”

He reminded residents his board is all volunteer and performs maintenance voluntarily.

When asked why the GCSWCD is interested in helping Thompson, Kalas said, “This is a hidden gem. The ledge park is a unique and undervalued resource in our county and with no staff to work on this project, we reached out to help.”

Deadline for responses is June 20. Find the electronic survey at geaugaswcd.com or “Our Thompson Township Ohio” Facebook page.

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The Last Brick Falls

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The last walls of Newbury High School came down early this week, as planned. West Geauga Schools Board President Kathy Leavenworth said in a phone interview June 6 the board’s lawyer has informed the Newbury Township Trustees’ attorney that negotiations for the township to acquire the remaining building and acreage are over. The township did not meet the board’s requirements, she said.

Health Talk

What is a Platelet Rich Plasma Injection?

Q

: I recently visited a physician for shoulder pain and was recommended a platelet rich plasma (PRP) injection instead of cortisone. Is this better and is it a good idea?

A

: The treatment of shoulder pain, most commonly involving the rotator cuff, is multidimensional and often involves consideration of pain relieving injections into the area. Corticosteroid, or “cortisone,” injections have been the mainstay of such interventions for decades and have been found to be safe and effective for this purpose. Research remains ongoing to help better our understanding of the impacts of cortisone injections on the rotator cuff tendon and help inform practi- Eric M. Parsons, M.D. tioners and patients about what is appropriate in terms of dose and frequency of such injections. Suffice it to say that the results of this research remains somewhat inconclusive but indicates that use of cortisone injections for rotator cuff problems is not a one-size-fits-all approach and needs to be individualized for each patient.

At the same time, there continues to be tremendous interest in exploring alternatives to traditional cortisone shots for rotator cuff

problems. Chief among these alternatives is platelet rich plasma. PRP is a blood product collected from the patient or a donor (from a blood bank) which theoretically is rich with a concentration of platelets that may provide some benefit in terms of healing or reduction in inflammation. Unfortunately, up to this point the research on PRP has yielded mixed results on its effectiveness in this setting. A study published in the December 2020 issue of The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery by Jo et al, randomly assigned patients with rotator cuff pain to receive either a cortisone injection or a PRP injection. This sort of randomized controlled trial is the gold standard in medical research to help minimize bias within a study. The investigators concluded that PRP injections provided no superiority in terms of symptom relief from rotator cuff disorders than did cortisone shots. When considering the significantly higher costs of PRP treatments this should lead to further caution in adopting them as a treatment alternative in rotator cuff disease.

To learn more about rotator cuff disorders visit ohioshouldercenter.com Eric M. Parsons, M.D., Ohio Shoulder Center for Arthroscopy Lake Orthopaedic Associates, Inc, 36060 Euclid Ave., Suite 104, Willoughby, 440-942-1050 9500 Mentor Ave., Suite 210, Mentor, 440352-1711, www.ohioshouldercenter.com

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Avoid Orthopedic Surgery with Physical Therapy Dry Needling

By Dr. Adam M. Cramer At MyoFit Clinic we see patients whose whole quality of life has been put on hold while they wrestle with debilitating musculoskeletal pain. They want to avoid surgery and understand that seeing a independent doctor of physical therapy first is the safest and most effective option. It’s the best way to avoid surgery because independent doctors of physical therapy only offer conservative treatment solutions, never surgery. Seeing a provider who offers surgery will increase Cramer the risk of receiving a surgical intervention.

You can reduce that risk by receiving a diagnosis and care at a independent physical therapy practice first.

Sometimes muscle pain centers in their shoulders, neck and back, or manifests itself with severe muscle spasms. Other times it appears as tendinitis, foot, hip or knee pain, muscle strains, and overuse injuries.

In treating all of these patients, we have achieved amazing results using physical therapy first and a treatment known as “dry needling.”

What is dry needling?

Dry needling is a skilled intervention that a Doctor of Physical Therapy performs using a thin needle to penetrate the skin and stimulate underlying muscle and connective tissues to promote healing of neuromusculoskeletal pain (nerve and muscle pain) and movement impairments which leads to improved strength, mobility and activity performance.

When we initially recommend dry needling to patients, some of them confuse it

with a traditional Chinese medicine known as acupuncture, where the same kind of needle is used.

But that is where the similarity stops.

Dry needling is different in that it is based on western neuroanatomy and modern scientific study of the musculoskeletal and nervous system.

Unlike acupuncture, the needles in dry needling therapy administered by a doctor of physical therapy inserted into trigger points in the body to elicit a twitch response. In essence, the needles release the muscle, promote blood flow to generate a new healing response so it can actually heal.

How it feels for the client

When we discuss dry needling, clients often express concern that it will be painful.

Actually, it can be quite comfortable to receive this therapy. Most of our clients cannot even tell when the needle has been inserted.

When the muscle twitch response happens, they may experience some minimal discomfort which they describe as a bit of pressure but then the individual experiences immediate pain relief!

When pain relief does happen, it can be an emotional experience for the client. To finally be rid of a pain they have shouldered for months or even years leaves them with a feeling of bewilderment and tremendous relief.

This treatment is very safe, cost-effective, low risk, covered by all medical insurances and requires no referral. To heal your pain fast and avoid surgery consult with our doctors of physical therapy first!

Dr. Adam M. Cramer, PT, DPT, is a licensed doctor of physical therapy, pain specialist and CEO/Founder of MyoFit Clinic in Chardon, Ashtabula & Middlefield, Ohio. Call 440-286-1007. References available at MyoFitClinic.com

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

the August movie only, enjoy free ice cream treats from a truck while supplies last.

Catch A Flick Under The Stars

Join the 11th annual trail-pounding, heart-pumping, cave-costume-wearing athletic event, the Caveman Crawl 5K Trail Run & 1-Mile Fun Walk, June 12 at The West Woods.

Early registration is $20 and now open at bit.ly/2022cavemancrawl, which is also the location of more details, a course map and photos from years past. The first 250 registrants get a race T-shirt.

Call 440-564-1048 with any questions.

Free outdoor movies return to Observatory Park in Montville Township this summer, including “Captain America: The First Avenger” on June 18; “Jurassic Park” on July 23; and the original “Raya and the Last Dragon” on Aug. 13.

All shows begin at dusk, with guest arrival beginning at 8:30 p.m. Bring blankets, chairs, snacks, water and bug spray – plus, at

Run Like a Caveman

Health & Wellness Bloodmobile

The American Red Cross is in critical need of blood and platelet donations to help prevent further delays in vital medical treatments. Power Reds are available.

Donation appointments may be made by downloading the free Blood Donor app, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-7332767.

June 9, Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township, 1-7 p.m.

June 14, Bainbridge Library, 17222 Snyder Road, Bainbridge Township, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

June 16, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 11900 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 2-7 p.m.

June 17, Munson Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Road, Munson Township, 12-6 p.m.

June 22, Mayfield Church, 7747 Mayfield Road, Chester Township, 2-7 p.m.

June 27, Geauga Library Administration Building, 12701 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Hilltoppers Advance to Baseball State Final Four

By Rich Kelly sports@karlovecmedia.com When you reach the regionals level in any kind of tournament, execution usually becomes the defining factor. Such was the case especially the afternoon of June 2 at Thurman Munson Stadium, when neighborhood rivals Chardon and Chagrin Falls met for a third time this season.

After the teams split their earlier two contests in regular season action, this contest had a much higher element at stake. It was a regional semi-final tilt, with the loser ending the school year on a lower note. The Tigers jumped out to an early lead. But the Hilltoppers executed more big plays late in the game and rallied to break a tied score and claim victory, 4-1.

Both teams started the game with their top pitchers. New season strikeout record-holder Leo Fornara put his defense to work in the top of the first inning. He walked a hitter, but the other three who faced him hit the ball right at Fornara’s infielders, and they made the plays to close out the frame.

• Columbus Bishop Hartley (19-7) vs.

Chardon’s top pitcher, ChrisChardon (22-9), Fri., June10, 7 p.m. at tian Hall, also started the conCanal Park in Akron test, and began things exactly the • Winner plays Sat., June 11 at 7 p.m. same as Fornara. Two quick outs at Canal Park in Akron and a walk brought up cleanup hitter Andrew Kirkpatrick. Hilltopper cleanup hitter Heath Fetchick had ended the first frame with a chopper back don defense put the final clamps on the game.

Two diving plays — one in center by Faber, to Fornara for the third out, but Kirkpatrick the other by second baseman Will Francis — did not duplicate the feat. Instead, he drilled became simple outs. And in the bottom of the a 2-0 pitch deep to right center for a double, seventh, after Nick Calabrese led off with a driving Fornara home for an early lead. sharp single against Hall, a popup back to the Chardon tied it with a manufactured run CHS hurler set up the grand finale. in the third, and finally, in the sixth inning, afA sharp grounder to shortstop Hunter ter both teams had gone back and forth with Greco was fielded cleanly and flipped to Frangreat plays, broke the tie with a pair of runs. cis, who relayed to first to nip Gavin Stevens Then the Toppers added another run in the for the final out. seventh, on the Tigers’ only real miscues on “When you can put runners into scoring the day, to claim the win. position like we did late today,” said HilltopIn the sixth, the left-handed hitting Nolan per Coach Brian Long, “it takes big plays to Kirsch led off with a sharp grounder down make it count.

That is the difference in any the third base line for a single. After a walk game, and we feel confident in our lineup to Fetchick put two on with nobody out, Jake from 1-9 that we can get the big plays or hits Barker sent a cannon-shot ground ball towhen you need them. ward the hole between second and third. The “We are ready to hit when we step into the shortstop snared the ball cleanly and flipped box, but Fornara is a very good pitcher, too. We to second for an out, but Barker burned down just made a few more plays late, when we had to the first base line to beat the relay, putting have them, both with the bats and defensively.” runners on the corners with one out. A wild With Fornara and Hall both sharp from pitch brought home Kirsch with the tie-breaker, and after Barker stole second base, Stone the first pitch, it came down to big plays.

Possibly the first came in the top of the Fawcett wasted no time in bringing him home third, when Chardon scored its first run. With with a liner into the green grass of left field.

Chardon added its next run in the sev- one out, Francis sent a grounder up the midenth to seal the deal, as Ethan Faber led off dle that the shortstop made a great diving stop with a single on the infield, took second as on, but he could not get off a throw to first.

Then, on an 0-2 pitch, Hall took a high the throw to first went wide, and moved to third as a pickoff throw hit him in the back fastball to his left elbow, putting runners on and caromed into short left center. With one first and second. They moved up on a wild out, Hall sent a drive to center for a sacrifice pitch, and Kirsch sent a sharp grounder down fly, the scoring was complete, and the Char- the third base line. After a brief bobble of the

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Chardon’s 4-1 win over Chagrin Falls catapulted the Hilltoppers into the Div. II state Final Four behind the pitching of Christian Hall and the team defense behind him. The Hilltoppers are two wins away from a possible state title, including a possible rematch with Hamilton Badin, the school Chardon beat for the 2021 football state championship.

Video: Nolan Kirsch, Will Francis, Christian Hall, Coach Brian Long

ball, the throw to first nailed Kirsch, with Francis scoring on the play.

That set up the rest of the day. Hall scattered four Tiger hits while fanning five in going the distance. He walked only one.

Fornara was just as sharp much of the way. In giving up only five hits to a potent Hilltopper lineup, he fanned nine while walking three.

The walk to Fetchick in the sixth proved to be a killer.

“Getting hit made me focus more on things for a while,” Hall said. “It hurt for a bit, for sure. I was fortunate today to have my curve working well the whole game, and it helped me set up hitters for the fastball.”

Chagrin Falls Coach Mike Sweeney felt proud of his team’s season and gameplay.

“It’s a tough loss, but you have to consider we made it to the regional semifinal this season,” he said. “There are 192 teams in DII that wish they could make it here, so we did well. We didn’t get off to the best start, so I think we accomplished a great deal since then. The kids just kept working hard all the way, so they have a lot to be proud of.”

And by the time you read this article, it will be known who Chardon plays in the regional final — either Louisville or University School. What a thrilling sequel this game will provide to the school’s prolific two years on the gridiron.

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Bombers Advance to Div. 1 State Final Four

KENSTON SCHOOLS

The Bombers team photo after a Div. 1 regional championship with a 4-1 win over Walsh Jesuit at Thurman Munson Stadium in Canton. The Bombers are two wins away from a state championship.

Video by Alan Kornspan: Drew McKenna, L.A. Mighton, Jake Vasil, Coach Joe Hritz

• Sylvania Northview (19-8) vs. Kenston (19-7), Fri., June 10, 10 a.m. at Canal Park in Akron • Grove City (25-7) vs. Mason, Fri., 1 p.m.

• Winners play in Division I State Championship Game: Sat., June 11 at 4 p.m.

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Chagrin Falls LAX Teams Compete in State Championships Both Teams Fall After Outstanding Seasons

By Alan Kornspan sports@karlovecmedia.com In a very exciting week for Geauga County lacrosse, both the boys and girls lacrosse teams of Chagrin Falls competed in OHSAA state championship games June 4 in Columbus.

On June 1, in the state semi-final game, the Chagrin Falls boys lacrosse team defeated Toledo St. John’s, 18-5.

The following day, on June 2, the Chagrin Falls girls lacrosse team defeated Rocky River, 10-9 in overtime, to earn a trip to play in the state championship game.

At their championship games June 4, girls lacrosse lost to Mariemont, 14-13 in overtime, while boys lacrosse lost 20-6 to St. Francis DeSales.

In the state semi-final game, the Tigers trailed Rocky River 7-3 at halftime. Chagrin Falls Head Girls Coach KC White described what she told her team during halftime.

“The ball wasn’t bouncing our way in the first half, that happens, and we have everything we need to battle back in this game,” White said. “There’s 25 minutes left and so much time, and we’re just going to chip away.

One goal at a time, one goal at a time.

“If they score, that’s OK. We reset, one goal a time, one goal at time. And that was our mentality.”

The Tigers responded by demonstrating incredible mental toughness to fight through adversity and battle back one goal at a time.

VIDEO: Coach K.C. White

They made the score 7-4 with 16:40 left in the game on a goal by Sarah Burgess. Then, shortly thereafter, Alex Chinnici scored to bring the Tigers to within two goals at 7-5 with 15:15 remaining.

Peyton Gellin scored with 11:09 remaining to again get to within two goals of the lead at 8-6.

With five minutes left in the state semi-final game, the Tigers trailed 9-6.

Coach White called timeout and provided her team with the necessary encouragement and tactical suggestions.

“We talked all season about never giving up,” White said. “With five minutes left, we were down by three. We called that timeout and we say, hey, there’s time left, this is a goal a minute to win this game, let’s go get it.

And that’s exactly what we did.”

With 4:32 left, senior Kent State University commit Peyton Gellin scored her third goal of the game to bring the Tigers within two at 9-7. The team then got to within one, 9-8, with 3:10 remaining on a goal by Alex Chinnici.

After a Rocky River penalty, with 18 seconds left, the Tigers had one last chance to tie the score. And in dramatic fashion, Aubree Daugherty scored on a free possession

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Chagrin Falls senior Sarah Burgess during her team’s 10-9 overtime win against Rocky River.

The Tigers would lose in the state championship 14-13 in overtime to end another historic season.

with 16 seconds to go, forcing overtime.

“It was really exciting,” Daugherty said.

“I practiced so many times, but nothing compares to the nerves of actually doing it.”

With 21 seconds left in overtime, Alex Chinnici scored her fourth goal of the night to seal the Tigers victory by a final score of 10-9.

“That final goal was a team effort,” Chinnici said. “Everyone was working around the 12 really well. We found that gap and I just went for it.

“I would do anything for this team, and that was what we were saying before overtime. It kind of shows what kind of team we are and what we would do for each other.”

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Geauga County Maple Leaf

Thursday, June 9, 2022

NDCL’s Bates Wins Lone Solo Geauga State Title in Track

By Rich Kelly sports@karlovecmedia.com It happens every spring in Ohio’s high school track season: if things are running anywhere close to normal, which has not been the case the past two seasons, huge crowds gather at Jesse Owens Stadium on the campus of Ohio State University to celebrate student-athletes’ dreams as they compete to be the best in their events in the state.

Athletes in all three Ohio divisions culminate their efforts in this event. Records are set, personal bests are achieved against top competition, and it’s hard for athletes not to have a lot of fun.

Chardon Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin Lion runner Brian Bates paced some serious events for Maple Leaf readership this year to become the only first-place title winner from our county. But all area athletes put on winning performances, even if they didn’t come home with a state title.

Bates ran a spectacular race in winning the 800 meter run for the Lions in Division II. The junior ran in the middle of the pack for much of the first lap. Then, on the home stretch of that first lap, he moved to the outside and began passing those ahead of him.

That put him into position for a dominating effort on the last lap that expanded his lead, and he finished ahead of everyone else on a hot and humid day that didn’t start out that way.

Bates’ winning time of 1:53.49 was a personal best, and the energy that comes from winning such a prestigious race was not lost on him as he awaited his position at the top of the medal podium on the stadium’s infield.

His effort, especially when he made his big move to get near the leaders on that first lap, was like watching a horse in the recent Kentucky Derby split open the area between runners, move to the outside, then claim the lead for good.

“I knew this was going to be some great competition coming in,” Bates said. “Finally, on the end of that first lap, I just decided to make my move and see what happens. I got an opening in the middle of the pack and went after it, and I was able to get outside cleanly and get the lead. These are some great runners, so I just knew I had to put my best effort into it all the way, and it really feels great to be state champ. I’ve thought about it before, but wasn’t sure I could do it. Now I did, and it is such a blessing for me.”

Among the other Lions athletes who also qualified for state, Tim Herczog made it into the 400 meter dash, as did the NDCL 4x400 relay team on the boys side. The team could only finish in ninth place, but considering the competition, that is still a lot to be proud of.

Chardon had some athletes competing in the Division I efforts that ended the day. Karl Dietz had a fine meet in the 400 meter dash.

The talented sophomore’s time of 48.62 put him firmly in third place as he earned a place on the podium.

Hilltopper Caden Dawson, a senior, capped a great season by qualifying in the 300 meter hurdles. He ended up in position 16 with a time of 40.18.

Chardon had senior Luke Danison run-

ning the 3200 for the boys, and sophomore Rae Kawalec did likewise for the ladies. Neither challenged seriously for the lead in their events, but as conditions grew hotter late in the day, it was obvious that everyone was having issues dealing with the heat. Danison finished in 17th place with a time of 9:34.06.

After about 10 minutes of just relaxing and rehydrating with some cool water, he was able to smile and assess what he had just accomplished.

“This was really a tough race for me,” he said. “I was able to stay pretty close on the first couple of laps, but it was just so hot I had some problems as I went along. That said, it’s a great honor to be able to run at this level, so I can use this as a stepping stone for college next fall. I will be going to Stetson University.

They don’t really have a track team, just cross county, but sometimes they send runners to track meets just to compete, so I’m really looking forward to moving on.”

Kawalec, very much like Danison, was totally gassed at the end of her race. Finishing number 16, her time of 11:50.3 was a lesson in hard work. She didn’t have much energy to take the lead, nor to challenge for it, as the top runners got beyond the heat early and finished strong to earn state honors. Kawalec is still learning what it takes to run long distances, so the next two seasons will be hers for the taking.

“Our team is really pretty young,” she said between sips of cool water. “It’s really good to be able to run in so many meets like I have. I’m still learning what it takes, so I’m just trying my best. Coaches are helping me more, and it’s a great honor to be able to run at this level.”

In Division III, Cardinal senior Kralyn Rutkowski was the only local competitor. Her efforts in the high jump set her up well for a podium appearance. She ended up in the five spot with a jump of 5-2.

Hawken’s athletes were not at Jesse Owens Stadium in great numbers, but those who were there left a lasting impression on many fronts. The relay team in the 4x100 race topped the field in prelims, and improved on its time by a third of a second to take the state title with a time of 41.66. Juniors Dominic Johnson and Christian Anderson combined with seniors Andrew Bukovnik and Jordan Harrison to apply pressure from the first shot to the final leap.

Harrison was superb in finishing second in the 100 meter dash with a time of 10.70, and he added to his resume with a fourthplace finish in the 200 with a 21.79 effort. He was pushed by teammate Christian Anderson, a junior who pushed himself to the maximum but fell just short of making the finals in both short sprints, who ran a 10.86 in the 100 and 22.63 in the 200.

Harrison’s assessment of how it all happened was clear.

“We just ran out best today against some really fast people,” he smiled while waiting in the tent for awards to be issued. “We ran hard, our handoffs were really solid, and hard work really paid off.”

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Obituaries Kevin O’Reilly

CHARDON – Kevin O’Reilly, age 80, of Chardon, peacefully passed away at his home of 54 years, on June 1, 2022, after four years of declining health from a stroke he suffered in 2018.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Nancy (nee Studnicka) O’Reilly; and their six children, Kevin (Amy) O’Reilly, of Parkman Township, Lisa (Bob) Peterson, of Washington Court House, Ohio; Jim (Becky) O’Reilly, of Hambden Township, Jeff (Maggie) O’Reilly, of Hambden, Dan O’Reilly (fiancé Dana Combs), of Hambden, Paul (Jessi) O’Reilly, of Hambden; 18 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild and one on the way.

Kevin was born in 1942 in Cleveland, and was predeceased by both parents, Mary Louise (nee Fradette) and Bernard Joseph O’Reilly Jr., before he reached the age of 20.

He was also predeceased by both siblings, Judith Ann Miller and Bernard Joseph O’Reilly III. Kevin moved to Kinsman, along with his family at an early age, where his entrepreneurial father opened an industrial parts manufacturing and sales company, and his mother taught adult sewing and ceramics classes. He graduated from Badger High School, in Kinsman.

Having lost both parents at such a young age, Kevin learned to become self-sufficient, driven and independent. He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree at Youngstown State University, and his Juris Doctorate law degree from Cleveland Marshall College of Law. In 1965, while in law school, he travelled to New York City on a church bus trip to the World’s Fair. He met the love of his life on that bus trip and married Nancy Studnicka, of Parma, on Oct. 15,1966. They moved to Chardon in 1968 to relocate halfway between their hometowns.

Kevin had endless energy and love for his community, and Geauga County, where he practiced law for 50 years, was a small business owner and a farmer. He was the epitome of the 1960s Green Acres show — country lawyer, farmer and community leader.

Kevin had a servant’s heart and a deep abiding faith that has left a legacy of love, commitment, service and integrity to his family and throughout the community and the multitude of organizations he served.

He was always faithful to put God first, wife and family second, and work/community third. He often used his faith and intellect to

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from page 14 an 11th-place finish in the boys 1600.

Hawken girls also made their presence felt, especially Makayla White, who finished her high school career on a high note.

“I’m really happy to be here with these great runners and athletes,” she said as she caught her breath. “It’s hard to imagine, before getting here, about how great all the people are who get here.”

White claimed third-place finishes in the 100 and 200 meter dashes to establish herself as one of the top athletes in the meet.

discuss, encourage and lead people to a deeper commitment and faith walk.

Kevin’s Christian faith shaped him, how he viewed the world, God, his relationships with others and his role in the community.

He poured his life into his family and made it a priority to teach his children a strong work ethic, Christian values, self-responsibility and having a good moral compass.

He liked spending time with his large family skiing, reading, playing board games, cutting firewood, going to auctions, attending Mass and family vacations.

Kevin’s Christian worldview led him to view his work as a lawyer, as a ministry. This same attitude of faith and service led him to invest in the community in big and small ways, as he served in the following churches and organizations: Geauga County Bar Association, St. Mary Eucharistic Minister and Lector, St. Mary Parish Council, The Knights of Columbus, Leadership Geauga – Emerald Leader for the Year 2016, Farm Bureau board member and past president, Burton Chamber of Commerce, Geauga Historical Society, Hambden Township Trustee, 4-H volunteer, Geauga County Senior Fair Board, St. Helen’s Life Teen Core Member, NDES and St. Helen’s Chess Club instructor.

Kevin’s children, extended family and friends in the community all agree there are not enough words to describe the incredible man he was, but here are a few: Christ-centered, honest, trustworthy, hard-working, thoughtful, intelligent, faithful, wise, inspirational, conservative, a lifelong learner, faithful servant, avid reader who loved to teach and share knowledge, a man of integrity and values with a quirky sense of humor.

He was creative and fun-loving, and could energize the room with his big personality.

He secretly took private piano and voice lessons to surprise his family on vacation by singing ‘Household of Faith.’

Kevin also loved being a small-town lawyer. He once drove his tractor to town to barter a pig for a piece of artwork. Later in life, he enjoyed raising chickens and was known by many as the ‘Chicken Whisperer,’ and loved sharing their eggs with everybody he knew.

He was legendary and has blazed an inspirational trail of faith to follow with a heart of love and service to all who were blessed to know him.

Visitation was held June 5, 2022, from 5-8 p.m., at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon, and Monday, June 6, from 10:30-11:30 a.m., at St. Mary Church, 401 North St., Chardon, with Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made

She ran a 12.05 in the 100 and 24.89 in the 200 to reach podium ceremonies.

Leila Metres, a sophomore runner in middle distance events, got a huge dose of what may happen in her future with a 57.27 effort in the 400 meter run, good for fifth place and a place on the podium.

Chagrin Falls also had some success in the running events. The Tigers team of Bella Rodomsky, a freshman, along with seniors Claire Coffey, Azzura Opperman and Rose Hoelzel, came in third with a solid effort of 9:23.36. Hoelzel solidified her career in both middle and long distance running with a ninth-place effort in the 1600 meter run in a time of 5:03.98.

to Geauga County 4-H Clubs, P.O. Box 387, Burton, OH 44021.

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

Klaire Lynn Martin

Klaire Lynn Martin (nee Backus), age 80, of Mentor, previously of Claridon Township, peacefully passed away at home surrounded by her loving children and grandchildren, on May 29, 2022.

Klaire was born on Sept. 6, 1941, in Cleveland, to James Backus and Klaire Hilda Konrad.

She earned her nursing degree from Kent State University and worked as a registered nurse for the state of Ohio and Hospice of the Western Reserve.

She was an avid reader and enjoyed fishing and training horses to race at Northfield, and was involved in the passion play “Tetelestai.”

She loved poetry, painting and creating silk art and scarves.

Klaire is survived by children Theresa Smalley, of Hiram, Kim Dinishak, of Cortland, and William Martin (Theresa), of Mentor; grandchildren, Jennifer, Amber, Raymon, Christina, Alynn, William, Rebecca, Zachary, Sarah, Micah; and great-grandchildren, Denelle, Michael, Oliver, Edward “Teddy,” Linc, Cruz and Liluye.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, James and Karl Backus; and son Edward Martin.

The family will receive friends on Friday, June 3, 2022, from 6-8 p.m., at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 10 a.m., at St Bede the Venerable Catholic Church, 9114 Lakeshore Blvd., Mentor. Interment will follow at Claridon Cemetery at U.S. 322 and Claridon Troy Road in Claridon.

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

David A. Chilson

David A. Chilson, 75, died peacefully May 25, 2022.

Born in 1947, Dave was the youngest son of the late Dores and Alice Chilson. He grew up in Burton, where he enjoyed collecting knives and fixing things, and was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church.

When Dave was 18, he reluctantly agreed to go on a blind date with Sharon Highlander of Rock Creek. They fell in love and were happily married from 1967 until her passing in 2016. Together they moved to Mesopotamia, where they raised three sons and were active in the community and Methodist and Mapleview churches.

Dave worked in plumbing and heating & air conditioning until his retirement in 1995.

Dave was a longtime Mesopotamia volunteer firefighter (1982-2015). He loved being part of the team and everyone called him Chili Dog. When the tones went off, day or night, he rushed to the fire station to help put out fires and participate in rescues. By his retirement, he had earned the rank of assistant chief.

Dave enjoyed traveling with his wife, taking “man trips” with his sons and friends, collecting guns and Civil War memorabilia, riding his motorcycle, playing cards, photography and telling goofy jokes.

David is survived by sons, William (Cheri), Stephen (Amanda), John (Marlo); grandchildren Katelynn, Nicholas, Jake, Kayla (Wayne), Kristen, Megan, Michael, Hannah (Collin), Brianna, Garrett; great-grandchildren, Aleena, Cayden; brother, William (Saundra); uncle-inlaw, Alvin; and many brother- and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends.

In addition to his parents, Dave was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon; sister, Priscilla (Chilson) Russell; and a grandson, Jared.

A Memorial Celebration of Life will be held July 9, 2022, at the Sly Family Funeral Home, 15670 W. High St., Middlefield. Visitation will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., with service at 1 p.m.

A committal service will immediately follow in Fairview Cemetery, Mesopotamia.

Some of you have reached out and asked how you can help during this difficult time. We kindly ask that you donate funds towards the funeral service as we carry out Dave’s final wishes. Donations can be sent in Dave’s name to the Sly Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 1275, Middlefield, OH 44062. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.slyffh.com.

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West Geauga Schools

Thursday, June 9, 2022

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

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

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

Community Garage Sale

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Westwood Elementary School first-graders recently participated in an animal research unit called “Ask the Expert.”

Newbury Bricks Preserved West Geauga Schools preserved 1,000 bricks from the 1928 portion of the former Newbury High School. They will be distributed to graduates and residents who reserved them over the last several months.

Each brick bears a commemorative message depicting the former school, the Newbury Black Knight logo and a photo of the stone-carved Newbury Township High School inscription from the top of the original 1928 structure. The actual inscription covered four separate stones. Each was care-

fully removed and stored prior to the demolition process. At this time, plans for the removed stone inscription are undecided.

Ask the Expert

First-graders learned to read nonfiction literature and put their new knowledge to work by researching an animal of their choice and becoming an “expert.” They read books on the topic, created a habitat, made display boards and gave oral presentations.

Family and friends gathered at Westwood Elementary for “Ask the Expert” so students could show off their final projects.

Berkshire Schools Little Lottie Garden Poles

Burton Elementary School artists recently participated in a very fun and creative charitable community art project and auction called Garden Pole Greatness. Each grade level from kindergarten through sixth purchased and then artistically designed a garden pole that was graciously donated by Burton Elementary teachers. The top designs were then sent out to the classrooms for the students and staff to choose their favorite designs. Two to four artists were then selected to create their class’s very own garden pole, which will be on display in Burton Circle until July 29.

Not only did the students act in a professional manner, but they also served as heroes for the community since each post will be auctioned off online through Burton Village Now, with proceeds benefitting the family of 3-year-old Charlotte Ahrens, affectionately known as Little Lottie, who is diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary hypertension.

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Burton Elementary School students are creating garden poles for auction to help a local 3-year-old in need.

Check out the Village of Burton Now Facebook page with links to the auctioned garden poles. Congratulations to the Burton Elementary students, their teachers, parents and everyone who helped make art a positive change in the community.

Burton Public Library Burton Library is located at 14588 W. Park St. No registration is required unless otherwise noted. For more information, call 440-834-4466 or visit burtonlibrary.org.

Storytime

Tuesdays, 10:30-11 a.m.

Children ages 2-6 may join Miss Amy for stories, songs and dance.

Ocean-Themed Activities

Fridays, 2-3 p.m.

Youth ages 5-12 may join Friday afternoons for an ocean-themed activity with “Mama” Rosen. Registration required.

June 10: Wacky Wonderful Undersea

Creatures June 17: Beaches and Beach Creatures June 24: Undersea Mammals

Tie-Dye Party

June 13, 3-4 p.m.

Participants 12 and older may bring a white T-shirt to tie-dye. Tie-dye supplies provided. Registration required.

Outback Ray

June 20, 1-2 p.m.

Outback Ray’s Amazing Animal Show is fun, exciting, educational and entertaining for kids of all ages.

June 11, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

A community garage sale is being held in the parking lot of the Metzenbaum Center, 8200 Cedar Road in Chester Township. Local residents may rent a space to sell gently used items from their “Trunk to You.” Proceeds benefit the Metzenbaum Foundation community and recreation programming.

Popcorn and snacks will be available for purchase.

For information on renting a space, call Marsha Marin at 440-729-9406, ext. 2502.

Chinese Auction

June 11, 12:30 p.m.

Claridon Community Helps is hosting a Chinese auction at Claridon Town Hall.

Doors open at 12:30 p.m.; the drawing begins at 3 p.m.

Proceeds benefit Claridon Congregational Church for the purpose of restoring the church sanctuary. For information, call 440-321-5596.

Joe Peters Memorial Pig Roast

June 11, 3-8 p.m.

The fifth annual and final Joe Peters Memorial Pig Roast will be held at Shangri La Event Center, 16110 McCall Road in Parkman. Proceeds benefit all Cardinal students through Cardinal Athletic Boosters.

Dinner will be served at 4 p.m.

Event includes Chinese auction, cornhole, sand volleyball, free pontoon cruises and five $5,000 cash raffles.

Tickets are $60 for adults, $35 for students ages 13-17, $10 for kids ages 6-11 and free for kids under 6. Adult dinner ticket includes a cash raffle entry. Separate cash raffle entries are $25.

Tickets are on sale at the Cardinal Board Office and Middlefield Village Hall.

One hundred percent of proceeds lower activity fees for all Cardinal students.

Questions? Visit www.peterspigroast. org or call 440-429-2227.

Geauga Dems Hot Topic

June 12, 3-4:30 p.m.

The Geauga Democratic Party will discuss its hot topic, ‘”We’re Done with Covid, but Covid is Not Done With Us,” at the party headquarters located at 12420 Kinsman Road in Newbury Township.

Panelists are Dr. Michael Lederman and Dr. Neil Korman, experts on pathology, microbiology and Covid. Please be vaccinated or have a recent negative Covid test to attend. Desserts and coffee will be served at the free event.

Summer Concert Series

June 14, 7 p.m.

Thompson Township begins its free summer concert series on the square with the classic rock ‘n’ roll band, Word of Mouth.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Well-behaved pets are welcome.

Stop by the pre-concert market from 5-7 p.m. For information, call Audrey Kerr, 440-862-0043, or Pat Downing, 440-9683558.

Dems Women’s Caucus Meets

June 14, 7 p.m.

The monthly meeting of the Geauga Democratic Women’s Caucus will be held at Democratic Headquarters, 12420 Kinsman Road in Newbury Township. Special guest is Matt Kilboy, candidate for the U.S. Congress. Bring questions and ideas. Everyone is welcome. For more information contact GeaugaDemWomen@gmail.com

VFW Wednesday Dinners

Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.

Chardon VFW Post 6519 will serve Italian sausage sandwiches with a side of French fries every Wednesday in June at the post located at 752 Water St. Donation is $8. The public is welcome.

GGP Networking Event

June 16, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Geauga Growth Partnership is hosting a networking event at Sharon James Cellars, 11303 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township.

The free event is open to members, guests and the community. Call 440-564-1060 or visit www.geaugagrowth.com to register.

Community Fishing Derby

June 18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Munson Township’s annual community Fishing Derby is open to all Munson Township residents. Join for a morning of fishing fun at the Scenic River Retreat, 10900 Mayfield Road. Bring a fishing pole – catch and release only. Bait will be provided.

Door prizes awarded.

Geauga Co. Gay Pride Day

June 18, 2-8 p.m.

Geauga County’s first Gay Pride Day will take place on Chardon Square. Featuring comedian Karen Williams as emcee, speakers include retired Ohio Supreme Court Justice William O’Neill, former Gay Peoples Chronicle publisher Martha Pontoni and Brynna Fish. The event is hosted by Community Church of Chesterland with co-organizers Mary Briggs and Megan Carver. Donations are tax deductible. For information, visit chesterlanducc.org or email geaugapride2022@gmail.com.

American Legion Steak Roast

June 18, 5-7 p.m.

The Newbury American Legion will host its annual rib-eye steak roast at the post located at 11008 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township. Cost is $15 per dinner.

Call Ken at 440-635-6536 for more information and reservations.

Farm Bureau Ice Cream Social

June 22, 6-8 p.m.

The Geauga County Farm Bureau is hosting its annual member appreciation ice cream social and policy development meeting at Claridon Woodlands Lodge, 11383 Claridon Troy Road, Claridon Township.

The meeting session is at 6:45 p.m.

The event is free for Farm Bureau members and their guests. RSVPs appreciated by June 15 by emailing geauga@ofbf. org or calling 440-426-2195.

Thursday, June 9, 2022

Legal Notices LEGAL NOTICE Sale of Real Estate Geauga County Foreclosure Auction Case# 18-F-000291. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs Konchan, John, et al.

The description of the property to be sold is as follows: Property Address: 9799 Stukey Lane, Chardon, Geauga, Ohio, 44024; Legal Description: Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number: 06-097300 Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com opening on 06/21/2022 at 10:00 AM for a minimum of 7 days.

Property may be sold on a provisional sale date should the third party purchaser fail to provide their deposit within the allotted time.

Provisional Sale date: 07/05/2022 at 10:00 AM. Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is $5000.00 to be paid by wire transfer within 2 hours of the sale ending. No cash is permitted.

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

To view all sale details and terms for this property visit www.Auction.com and enter the Search Code 18F000291 into the search bar.

May26 Jun2-9, 2022

LEGAL NOTICE Sale of Real Estate Geauga County Foreclosure Auction Case# 20-F-000131. PennyMac Loan Services, LLC vs Samuel A. Skeriotis, et al.

The description of the property to be sold is as follows: Property Address: 7138 Jackson Road, Chagrin Falls, Geauga, Ohio, 44023; Legal Description: Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number: 02-271200, #02-420102 Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com opening on 06/21/2022 at 10:00 AM for a minimum of 7 days.

Property may be sold on a provisional sale date should the third party purchaser fail to provide their deposit within the allotted time.

Provisional Sale date: 07/05/2022 at 10:00 AM. Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is $5000.00 to be paid by wire transfer within 2 hours of the sale ending. No cash is permitted.

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

To view all sale details and terms for this property visit www.Auction.com and enter the Search Code 20F000131 into the search bar.

May26 Jun2-9, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE Village of Burton The Village of Burton Mayor and Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at 7:00 PM on the second floor of the Burton Public Library located at 14588 West Park Street. Discussion will be held on the Fiscal Year 2023 Tax Budget. The public is invited to review the budget and submit comments or questions during the hearing. Copies of the Tax Budget are available for public review at the Village Office.

Jennell Dahlhausen, Fiscal Officer Jun2-9, 2022

LEGAL NOTICE Troy Township Two copies of the tax budget for the year 2023 for the Township of Troy, Geauga County, Ohio, will be on file and available for inspection on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 6:45 p.m. at the Troy Township Community Center, 13950 Main Market Road (US 422), in said township. A public hearing on the 2023 budget will be held by the Troy Township Board of Trustees at the Troy Community Center on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 6:45 p.m.

Jane Grudowski, Fiscal Officer Jun9, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE Geauga County Public Library The Geauga County Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a Budget Hearing on Tuesday Jun 21, 2022, at 4:00 pm with the June Board meeting to follow. The meeting will be held at our Thompson Branch 6645 Madison Road Thompson, Ohio 44086, you can also attend virtually. You can visit our website for a meeting link geaugalibrary.net. A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection in the office of the Fiscal Officer at 12701 Ravenwood Drive Chardon, Ohio 44024 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.

Dawn Malaska, Deputy Fiscal Officer Jun9, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE Village of Middlefield Middlefield Village Council has scheduled a public hearing on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Center, 14860 N. State Ave, Middlefield, Ohio 44062 pursuant to the following: 2023 Tax Budget.

All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard.

Leslie McCoy, Village Administrator Jun9, 2022

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Legal Notices are also posted to www.geaugamapleleaf.com and www.publicnoticesohio.com

LEGAL NOTICE Sale of Real Estate Geauga County Foreclosure Auction Case# 21-F-000508. Specialized Loan Servicing LLC vs Jeffrey E. Glenn, et al.

The description of the property to be sold is as follows: Property Address: 12412 Snow Road, Burton, Geauga, Ohio, 44021; Legal Description: Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number: 23-353700 Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com opening on 07/05/2022 at 10:00 AM for a minimum of 7 days.

Property may be sold on a provisional sale date should the third party purchaser fail to provide their deposit within the allotted time.

Provisional Sale date: 07/19/2022 at 10:00 AM. Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is $5000.00 to be paid by wire transfer within 2 hours of the sale ending. No cash is permitted.

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

To view all sale details and terms for this property visit www.Auction.com and enter the Search Code 21F000508 into the search bar.

Jun9-16-23, 2022

AUBURN TOWNSHIP BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Auburn Township Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a special meeting on Tuesday, the 21st day of June, 2022, at 7:00 PM at the Auburn Township Administration Building, 11010 Washington St., Auburn Township, OH 44023, for the following agenda item: BZA-2022-05v – an appeal requesting a variance, submitted by Premier Custom Builders/Michael McDonald for Robert and Jessica Ricard, from the Auburn Township Zoning Resolution, Article 3.06(i)(1) Buildings, Structures and Uses Prohibited within a Riparian Setback, Construction: There shall be no buildings, structures, uses or related soil disturbing activities of any kind …, for a proposed dwelling located at 10915 Stella Lane, Auburn Township OH 44023 in the R-2 zoning district.

J. Hardy, Secretary Jun9, 2022

LEGAL NOTICE BUDGET HEARING Huntsburg Township Huntsburg Township will hold a budget hearing for the year ending December 31, 2023 on June 20, 2022 at 8:00 pm during the trustee’s meeting at the town hall located at 16534 Mayfield Road Huntsburg. Persons requiring special needs should contact the office 48 hours prior to the hearing. Upon adoption of the Budget for the year ending December 31, 2023 two copies will be available for public inspection. Please call the office at 440-636-5486 ext. 2 for more information.

Michele A. Saunders, Fiscal Officer Jun9, 2022

LEGAL NOTICE BUDGET HEARING Russell Township Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held on the budget prepared by the Russell Township Board of Trustees for the next succeeding year ending December 31, 2023. The hearing will be held on June 23, 2022, at 6:15 p.m. at the Russell Town Hall 14890 Chillicothe Rd., Novelty, Ohio 44072.

Two copies of the proposed budget are available for public inspection in the office of the Fiscal Officer of Russell Township at 8501 Kinsman Road from 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. during normal workdays. The proposed 2023 budget may also be viewed on the Russell Township website at www.RussellTownship.us under Departments/Administration/ Fiscal Office Information.

By order of the Russell Township Trustees Karen F. Walder, Fiscal Officer Jun9, 2022

BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING 2023 TAX BUDGET Two copies of the proposed 2023 Tax Budget for the Township of Bainbridge, Geauga County, Ohio will be on file and available for inspection on or after June 13, 2022 in the office of the Fiscal Officer of said township, 17826 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township. These copies are available for public inspection from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday during normal workdays.

A Public Hearing on this Tax Budget will be held at the Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township, at 7:30 PM, Monday June 27, 2022.

Janice S. Sugarman, Fiscal Officer Jun9, 2022

LEGAL NOTICE NEWBURY TOWNSHIP BUDGET HEARING 2023 TAX BUDGET Two copies of the proposed 2023 Tax Budget for Newbury Township, Geauga County, Ohio will be on file and available for inspection on or after June 9, 2022 at the Newbury Town Hall, 14899 Auburn Road, Newbury, Ohio. These copies will be available from 12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday during normal workdays. Please call ahead or schedule and appointment before coming in. A Public Hearing on this Tax Budget will be held at the Newbury Town Hall, 14899 Auburn Road, Newbury Township, at 7:00 p.m. on July 6, 2022.

Beverly Sustar, Fiscal Officer Jun9, 2022

LEGAL NOTICE Troy Township Two copies of the tax budget for the year 2023 for the Township of Troy, Geauga County, Ohio, will be on file and available for inspection on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 6:45 p.m. at the Troy Township Community Center, 13950 Main Market Road (US 422), in said township. A public hearing on the 2023 budget will be held by the Troy Township Board of Trustees at the Troy Community Center on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at 6:45 p.m.

Jane Grudowski, Fiscal Officer Jun9, 2022

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING City of Chardon The City of Chardon Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing to consider the applications described below on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at 6:30 PM. in Council Chambers at the Municipal Center, 111 Water St, Chardon OH 44024. The meeting is subject to adjournment or recess to a later date without another Notice of Public Hearing.

PC Case #22-090: Applicant – S. Mitchell Hewitt requesting a variance from the Rocky Cellars PUD Final Development Plan and City of Chardon Codified Ordinances Schedule 1133.05 which requires a minimum front yard setback of 50’. The applicants are requesting a variance to reduce the front yard setback to 48’ to allow for the construction of a residential addition. The property is located on the north side of Chardon Avenue approximately 90’ east of the intersection of Chardon Ave. and Basquin Dr. The address of the property is 405 Chardon Ave, Chardon, OH 44024, with Parcel ID# 10-165263.

The property is owned by Gail & S. Mitchell Hewitt.

All interested persons are urged to attend.

Steven M. Yaney Community Development Administrator Jun9, 2022

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Newbury Township Notice is hereby given that The Newbury Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on an application, identified as number CU 22-002, for a conditional use zoning certificate on the 21st of June, 2022. The meeting will begin at 7:00 pm, at the Newbury Township Town Hall, 14899 Auburn Road, Newbury, OH. This application, submitted by Alex Gall, Newbury Tire Company, LLC (Bag Properties, LLC) requests that a conditional use certificate be granted for a Tire Store / Vehicle Repair Garage, to be built in a R-1 Residential and B-1 Commercial zoning district, at 10940 Kinsman Road (PPN 23-385294).

Lorraine Sevich, Secretary Jun9, 2022

BID NOTICES LEGAL NOTICE Chester Township Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Chester Township Board of Trustees at 12701 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, OH 44026 until 1:55 PM official local time on June 24, 2022 for The Reconstruction of Various Roads in Chester Township.

Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud the same day at 2:00 PM. The estimated construction cost for this project is $825,000.00.

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

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

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

Bids may be held by the Chester Township Board of Trustees for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the date of opening, for

Geauga County Sheriff – Scott A. Hildenbrand

the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders, prior to awarding the contract.

The Chester Township Board of Trustees reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids received, and to accept any bid or bids which are deemed most favorable to the Board at the time and under conditions stipulated, all in accord with the applicable provisions of laws of the State of Ohio governing the conduct of the Chester Township Board of Trustees.

BY THE ORDER OF THE CHESTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES Patricia Jarrett, Fiscal Officer Jun9, 2022

LEGAL NOTICE Troy Township Fire Station Addition 14019 Nash Road, Burton Ohio 44021 Approximately 1000’ addition to existing fire station which includes.

Sleeping quarters, office space, one full bathroom with showers and laundry room addition.

Sealed bids for the Troy Township Fire Department Addition will be received by the Troy Township Board of Trustees, 13950 Main Market Road, Troy Twp., Ohio. Contact Fiscal Officer Jane Grudowski 440-834-8614. until Tuesday June 21, 2022 at 7:00 PM local time. Bids will be opened and read aloud at the regular scheduled meeting on June 21, 2022 at 7:05 PM. Late bids shall not be accepted and will be returned, unopened. Conditional or qualified bids will not be accepted. Notice advertisement to bid is posted in the Geauga County Maple Leaf newspaper.

Statement of Probable Cost: All work as described $292,500 Contract Documents are available in PDF format at auth.construction.com (Dodge) reports or michael@mabarch.com. Contract Documents may be examined during business hours at Troy Township Fire Department, 14019 Main Market, Burton, Ohio 44021. Individual drawings or specification sheets will not be dispensed.

Each bidder is required to furnish with its proposal a Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond in accordance with Section 153.54 of the Ohio revised Code. Bid security (100% of the bid amount) furnished in Bond Form, shall be issued by a Surety Company or Corporation licensed in the State of Ohio to provide said surety.

Each Proposal must be on Bid Forms supplied in the bid package and must contain the full name of the party or parties submitting the proposal and all interested therein.

All bids will be good for 60 days from the time of the Bid receipt. Troy Township reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids received and to accept any bid which it deems most favorable.

Start of construction is estimated to be around August 1, 2022 and is estimated to be completed December 1, 2022.

BY THE ORDER OF THE TROY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES Jane Grudowski, Fiscal Officer Jun9-16, 2022

LEGAL NOTICE Geauga County Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Geauga County Board of Commissioners at 470 Center Street, Building 4, Chardon, Ohio 44024 until 1:45 P.M. official local time on June 29, 2022 for The Asphalt and Concrete Paving of the Geauga County Engineer North and South Yard located at 12665 Merritt Road, Chardon, Ohio, 44024. Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud the same day at 2:15 P.M. The estimated construction cost for this project is $500,000.00.

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

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

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

All contractors and subcontractors involved with the project will, to the extent practicable, use Ohio products, materials, services, and labor in the implementation of their project. Bidders must comply with the prevailing wage rates on Public Improvements as determined by the Ohio Department of Commerce.

Bids may be held by the Geauga County Board of Commissioners for a period not to exceed sixty (60) days from the date of opening, for the purpose of reviewing the bids and investigating the qualifications of bidders, prior to awarding the contract.

The Geauga County Board of Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids received, and to accept any bid or bids which are deemed most favorable to the Board at the time and under conditions stipulated, all in accord with the applicable provisions of laws of the State of Ohio governing the conduct of the Geauga County Board of Commissioners.

BY THE ORDER OF THE GEAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Christine Blair, Clerk Jun9, 2022

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Real Estate Transfers Following is a list of real estate transfers for the week ending May 27, 2022, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office.

Transfers may involve the sale of land only.

AUBURN TOWNSHIP Daniel James and Sonja E. Zachowski, 11141 Taylor May Road, to Mahlaina Wheaton, $342,000. (2.47 acres) Sharon K. Schaefer, 18755 Auburn Glen Drive, to Insana Homes Ltd., $380,000. (4.04 acres) BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP Kent R. and Janine I. Taylor, 7690 Fields Road, to Vadim Ayupov and Yuliva Khakimova, $416,500. (1.73 acres) Joyce Building Company, 17320 Corban Drive, to James T. Kenyon and Patrice L. Pap-

palardo (co-trustees), $102,000. (0.00 acres) Kelle K. Deboth, 8870 E. Pilgrim Drive, to Karen Ducatman and David Shields, $450,000. (1.00 acres) Jacqueline L. Sutton, 18773 Riverview Drive, to Alan Nowacki (TOD), $82,600.

(1.84 acres) Gary W. and Mary Ann Pierce, 8139 Bainbridge Ridge, to Emily Breanne and Bradley Michael Meyers, $354,000. (1.50 acres) Chagrin Knolls LLC, Knolls Way, to Robert S. and Lisa M. Williams, $80,000. (0.00 acres) Caynon Manor Inc., 7525 Creek View Trail, to Jason and Sharon Moses, $779,000.

(0.28 acres) BURTON TOWNSHIP Jacob M. and Ellen Detweiler, 15810

Chipmunk Lane, to Kenneth Jr. and Laura Bierce, $1,050,000. (20.00 acres) BURTON VILLAGE Christopher E. and Ellen M. Smith, 14525 Hickox St., to Kathryn Forster, $179,000.

(0.24 acres) CHARDON CITY Brian L. Craven, 506 Crickett Road, to James R. Sandrick and Amy Mckinnon, $170,400. (0.26 acres) Geauga County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association, 312 Park Ave., to J. M. Property Investment LLC, $89,000. (3.57 acres) Daniel M. Wantz (trustee), 440 North St., to 62 Petsrok Properties, $140,000. (0.30 acres) CHARDON TOWNSHIP Michael J. and Suzanne E. Ward, 11561 Cherry Hollow Drive, to Brendan J., Katherine E., James R., and Pamela A. Maynard, $340,000. (1.51 acres) CHESTER TOWNSHIP Alan J. Russ, 12807 Morning Glory Trail, to Paul and Victoria Liuzzo, $320,000. (1.30 acres) Losa Investments Ltd., 12548 Chillicothe Road, to Reo Investments LLC, $400,000.

(4.67 acres) Audrey L. Sterk (trustee), 11938 Clearview Road, to Kristopher M. Kramer, $170,000. (1.46 acres) CLARIDON TOWNSHIP Diane M. Heil, 11958 Kile Road, to Dennis W. Calhoun Jr., $128,000. (9.43 acres) HAMBDEN TOWNSHIP Scott W., Lori, Ronald J., and Paul D. Halleen, 14181 Radcliffe Road, to Brickman Rebuild LLC, $160,000. (5.37 acres) Thomas J. and Monica L. Patrick, 8868 Williams Road, to Marian Perez, $485,000.

(4.10 acres)

MUNSON TOWNSHIP Michelle K. Householder (TOD), 11565 Upper Chelsea Drive, to Ashley M. and Zachariah S. Adams, $360,100. (1.98 acres) Constance Ellen Johnson, 11820 Wellesley Lane, to Jean M. and John A. Sullivan, $396,000. (2.50 acres) Cynthia M. Cesen (trustee), 11390 Sutton Place, to James G. and Laurie L. Weigelt, $630,000. (2.50 acres) Mark C. and Debra A. Shisila, 13263 Captains Walk, to Roy and Jennifer Powell, $433,000. (4.44 acres) Windsor Road Land LLC, 11982 Fowlers Mill Road, to Jennifer Anne and Andrew Smith Brush, $239,900. (8.12 acres) Windsor Road Land LLC, 11982 Fowlers Mill Road, to Ashish Galhotra, $350,000.

(34.83 acres) NEWBURY TOWNSHIP Kelsea Sciaulino and Steven Cathcart, 14308 Sperry Road, to Barbara Lee and Michael Lewis, $189,000. (2.30 acres) Stacy and Randy Mc Clelland, 14512 Woodlawn Drive, to Michael J. Secora and Kayana L. Martin, $186,000. (0.21 acres) PARKMAN TOWNSHIP Eddie R. Rutherford, 17584 Old State Road, to Christopher E. and Ellen Margaret Smith, $160,000. (1.64 acres) RUSSELL TOWNSHIP Sean Michael Dreger, 7324 Johnston Drive, to Timothy L. and Carol C. Longville, $685,000. (1.50 acres) Karen L. Jeric, 8553 Kinsman Road, to Citibank N.A. trustee, $128,500. (2.19 acres)

MIDDLEFIELD TOWNSHIP Owen O. Jr. and Kathleen Wengerd, 16140 Shedd Road, to Robert and Shedd Road LLC, $264,000. (11.00 acres)

SOUTH RUSSELL VILLAGE Deborah K. Day, 1060 Sheerbrook Drive, to Martin F. and Leah A. Wallenhorst, $435,000. (0.75 acres) Jennifer L. Baumert and David J. Serino, 304 Whitetail Drive, to Jessica Pia Palmieri, $630,000. (0.74 acres) Scott Evan and Jennifer Kay Sullivan, 413 Reserve Trail, to Dylan and Lorella Luezas Shamakian, $936,000. (1.08 acres)

MIDDLEFIELD VILLAGE Daniel C. and Andrea J. Walter (TOD), 15112 Sawgrass Lane, to Stuart and Cierra Jennings, $330,000. (0.23 acres)

TROY TOWNSHIP David G. and Deborah A. Hudak, 14131 Main Market Road, to Process4 Inc., $160,000. (3.38 acres)

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Classifieds AUTOS & PARTS ‘78 Corvette silver anniversary edition L48 auto. Black interior. 29k miles. New tires, stored winters. VGC $12k. 440-7591221. Leave message.

EVENTS Trunk-To-You Community Garage Sale.

Saturday June 11. 9a-1:30p. The Metzenbaum Center 8200 Cedar Road, Chesterland. Check our Facebook page @ metzfdn.

FOR SALE Tools for sale. Hilti TE55 Hammer Drill $200. Nail gun DX350 $200. Schaffold wheels (4) $80. 440-376-4427 leave message.

Saddles, barrel racing $300. Weston N-Porter $1,000. Call 845-987-0079.

Columbia Northway Fe Female Bicycle, K2-44-ZED Male Bicycle, and a Allen Sports 3- Bike Truck Rear hitch carrier. $450. (216)469-2993.

3/4” drive tools. Williams 18” slider breaker bar. $30. Wright 24” rachet $55.

Snap-on 8” ext $20. 1-3/8” socket 12pt. $15.

Bob 440-548-5801.

Chesterland. Original ‘Yankee Stadium’ seats. Craftsman tools. Baseball cards.

Woman, men’s clothing. Household collectibles. Cannons, sport equipment. WG wearables. Glassware. Garden tools. Records.

Community garage sales! Four houses on Cedar Road, Newbury Township (off Auburn). June 9-10-11. 10a to 4p. Lots of great items!

HELP WANTED Cleaning horse stalls, miscellaneous work at Novelty Farm. Part-time, Yearround, after school and summer. 5 minutes from West G high school. Call 440338-1537.

Yard worker wanted for Summer/Fall.

Starting @$15/hr cash more with experience. Drivers license preferred. 440-3383563.

Basement waterproofing labor wanted, starting ASP, $20/hr plus bonus. Willoughby area. Call Bruno at ABV Contractors 440-951-9420.

Help Needed occasionally for yard work in Chardon area. Call 440-226-6053.

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

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

Ford 9N rebuilt engine new clutch assembly & flywheel. Lots of new parts and paint. $2,400 OBO. 440-313-5896.

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

No answer, leave message.

6foot Landscape/York Rake, 3 point hitch $600.

8foot Dunham culti-pack, double roller $800. 400-478-2218. Text best.

Van Taxi Service. All Hours. Crews Welcome. Call 440-321-7555.

FREE: 3 used replacement picture windows 39” x 62”. Fair condition. 440-3320818.

Taking down dead and unwanted trees, and doing small tree trimming. Clean-up is optional. 440-313-8522.

GENERATOR Onan 40kw diesel DL6T, new radiator, muffler (stainless) and more, configured 240v single phase (D.delta), can also configure 3ph 480, 208vac for $0, pics. Must arrange pickup, 1500 lbs. $5,000 firm. Text for photos. 440679-3415

WANTED TO BUY Wanted. Riding Lawn Mowers. 4 Wheelers. Mini Bikes. Go-Karts. Farm Tractors. Construction Equipment. Paying Cash. Call 440-352-7372.

Bicycle: ladies giant suede cruiser 7-speed Shimano gears, leather handles, comfortable seat, excellent condition, surf blue. $175. 440-285-0856.

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

Pond/lake aerator, antique hand operated drill press $175, hand-power tools drills/jigsaw/wrench, power hacksaw w/large variable speed motor $150, 440729-4242.

Shop AVON at home or office. Delivery and a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

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

REAL ESTATE Lots for sale. Thompson Township. 1 acre. Wooded, scenic, quiet side street $12,900. 440-289-0708

PETS & ANIMALS

Forty-inch round cast aluminum hightop table w/4 chairs, cushions and umbrella $400. 440-223-6055.

Six 6 dozen golf balls $25. Cash. 216-2186211.

GARAGE/ESTATE SALES Thursday only June 9th. 9a-2p. 7556 Apple Blossom Lane, Chesterland. Clothing, some children’s toys, Beanie Babies, kitchen things, memorabilia, costume jewelery, etc. No early-birds. Cash only.

Some free items.

Neighborhood sale, 9+ sellers. Nottingham Woods, Sutton Place off Auburn Rd. TH 6/16 9a-3p. FRI 6/17 9a-3p. SAT 6/18 9a-12p.

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

June 9-11, Thurs-Fri 9a-4p, Sat 9a-1p.

12897 S. Woodside Dr, Chesterland. Children’s items. All season’s boys clothes size 5-10. Women’s clothes. Quilts, comforter, rugs, household misc. Much more.

Estate Sale June 10th-11th 9a-3p. 8701 Mayfield Road #149-Maywood Community, Chesterland. Women’s clothing (a buck a bag). All other items priced to sell - everything must go! Cash only. No early-birds.

Multi-family sale. June 9-10-11. 9a. 8485 Kirkwood Dr, Chesterland. Something for everyone! Furniture, Antiques, Bathroom vanity, household items, home-decor, misses clothing, shoes, accessories, kids clothing, toys, Christmas items, Foosball table.

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Free Horse Manure - we will load your pick up or trailer. Karl 440-812-3392.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

The Chester Township Board of Trustees is accepting applications for the position of full-time Administrative Assistant. This very busy position provides clerical, secretarial and general assistance to the Board of Trustees and acts as first point of contact with Township residents. Previous experience in an office setting is required. Must possess the ability to multitask, prioritize, have good organizational skills and work independently.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to answering phone calls, mail processing, advertising meeting notices, create agendas, transcribing meeting minutes from audio dictation, preparation of contract documents, backup for Fiscal Office for illnesses/vacations, and other office related duties as required. Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license. Good attendance and computer skills (MSWord, Excel, Outlook, typing speed of 50 WPM) are required.

Compensation is commensurate with experience. A preemployment drug screen and background check will be required prior to employment. This position also qualifies for health insurance.

Job applications and a job description may be picked up at Town Hall Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4 PM, and are available on the website at www.chestertwp.org/jobs. If you have a proven history of our desired qualifications, please send your resume to the Chester Township Board of Trustees, 12701 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, OH 44026 by June 27, 2022 for consideration. Chester Township is an equal opportunity employer.

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