Geauga County Maple Leaf 3-06-2025

Thursday, March 6, 2025

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Former PTO Treasurer Receives 90 Days in Jail

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Former Westwood Elementary School Parent-Teacher Organiza

tion Treasurer Kathryn Burry was sentenced to 90 days in the Geauga County Safety Center Feb. 28. Burry, who was charged with money laundering, a third-degree felony; grand theft, a fourth-degree felony; and telecommunications fraud, a third-degree felony, stole approximately $40,000 from the PTO during her time as treasurer.

She pleaded guilty to grand theft Jan. 7, with Geauga County Common Pleas Court Judge Caro lyn Paschke dismissing the money laundering and telecommunica tions fraud charges at her sentenc ing.

Per a civil complaint filed by the

Parents Beware …

Sheriff’s Office Highlights Risky Apps for Kids

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As the amount of apps targeting children and teenagers continues to grow, so do the dangers, said Geauga County Sheriff Scott Hildenbrand. The sheriff’s office recently highlighted nine apps parents may not be aware of that could potentially harm their youth.

“The internet offers endless exciting opportunities for children to satisfy their natural curiosity, explore inter ests, find entertainment and discov er new things. It’s a world at their fin gertips — a TV, a textbook and a means to their curiosity,” the sheriff’s office said

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Board Considering Alternative Ballot Issue

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In a split, 3-2 vote Feb. 26, Berkshire Schools Board of Education passed legislation to transfer 2.5 mills of inside millage to the permanent improvement fund in 2026. There is a caveat, however. After half an hour of comments from residents, some of whom opposed the transfer — which would increase property taxes in the district — board members agreed to consider in March placing a 2.5-mill

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permanent improvement levy or an additional 0.5% earned income tax on the November ballot specifically for permanent improvements. The district already has a 1% earned income tax going to the general fund. If voters pass either measure put on the ballot, board President

John Manfredi promised the board would cancel the inside millage transfer. Manfredi and board members Linda Stone and Bryan Wadsworth voted in favor of transferring 2.5 mills from the inside millage to the general fund, while board members

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Kathryn Burry reads a statement to the court expressing her regret.

False Natural Gas Leaks Reported in Geauga

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Early on March 3, Chardon Fire Department, along with multiple Lake and Geauga County fire departments, began receiving calls for possible gas leaks, according to a press release from Chardon Fire Chief Justin Geiss.

In the following hours, fire crews located two leaks, both outside of structures, he said.

Chardon Fire Department contacted management at Northeast Ohio Natural Gas Corp., formerly Orwell Gas, and told them

many departments were receiving multiple calls for a gas odor with no readings.

After some investigation, the company determined more mercaptan had been added to the gas than usual, he said.

“Mercaptan is the additive in natural gas that gives it a smell,” Geiss said. “Mercaptan, in itself, is harmless. When the gas is contained, there should be no smell.”

However, due to elevated levels of mercaptan, small leaks or incomplete combustion caused odors, he said.

Company officials said the problem

should resolve itself in 24 hours, Geiss said.

“If you smell gas in your home or business, please do not ignore it. Contact your local fire department and your gas company and advise them of the problem,” he said.

“We will continue to monitor the situation and advise if there are any updates.”

Geiss also reminded people about the importance of having working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

“Please test your detectors and check the batteries,” he said. “Most detectors are only good for 10 years.”

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@karlovecmedia.com no later than Monday noon. These meeting notices are NOT legal notices.

Geauga County: March 10, 5 p.m., Geauga County Airport Authority, 15421 Old State Road, Hangar 3 Pilot Lounge; March 11, 7:30 a.m. – Planning Commission, Geauga County Offices, Room A334 (third floor), 9:30 a.m. – Geauga County Commissioners, regular session that will include a Public Hearing for Proposed Rehiring of Retirant at 10 a.m.; March 12, 9 a.m., Board of Revision, Auditor’s Appraisal Conference Room. All county meetings are held at the Geauga County Administrative Building, 12611 Ravenwood Drive (Ste. #), Claridon, unless otherwise noted. County commissioners meetings are held in Suite 350.

Aquilla Village: March 10, 7 p.m., Village Council. All meetings are held at Town Hall, 65 Turner Drive, unless otherwise noted.

Auburn Township: March 11, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; March 13, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission. All meetings are held at the Administration Building, 11010 Washington St., unless otherwise indicated.

Bainbridge Township: March 10, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees, at the service department meeting room, 17800 Haskins Road.

Burton Township: March 10, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission. The meeting will be held at the Burton Township Administration build-

ing, 14821 Rapids Road.

Burton Village: March 10, 7 p.m., Village Council; March 11, 7 p.m., Board of Public Affairs. All meetings are held at 14588 W. Park St., 2nd Floor, unless otherwise noted.

Chardon City: March 13, 6:30 p.m., City Council. All meetings are held at the Municipal Center, 111 Water St., unless otherwise noted.

Chester Township: March 6, 7 a.m. – Board of Trustees, special meeting, 5:30 p.m. –Board of Trustees, regular meeting (time change), 7 p.m. – Zoning Commission, meeting with Board of Trustees; March 10, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals. All meetings are held at Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.

Middlefield Township: March 10, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All trustees meetings are held at Township Office, 15228 Madison Road, unless otherwise noted.

Middlefield Village: March 11, 5:15 p.m. –Streets, Sidewalks, and Utilities Committee, 6 p.m. – Planning Commission; March 13, 6 p.m. – Finance and Ordinance Committee, 7 p.m. – Village Council. All meetings are at the Municipal Center, 14860 N. State Ave.

Munson Township: March 10, 6:15 p.m., Park and Recreation Board; March 11, 5:30 p.m. –Board of Trustees, special meeting for Land Use Plan, 6:30 p.m. – Board of Trustees, regular meeting; March 12, 6 p.m., Zoning Commission. All meetings are held at Township Hall, 12210 Auburn Road, unless otherwise noted.

Parkman Township: March 11, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals. All meetings are held at the Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, unless otherwise noted.

Russell Township: March 6, 2 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at Town Hall, 14890 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.

South Russell Village: March 10, 7 p.m., Village Council; March 11, 7 p.m., Village Council, special meeting; March 13, 7 p.m., Planning Commission. All meetings are held at the Village Hall, 5205 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.

Thompson Township: March 12, 6 p.m., Park Board, in the Thompson Ledges Park Building, 16755 Thompson Road.

Troy Township: March 6, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission. All meetings are held at Troy Community Center, 13950 Main Market Road, unless noted.

Berkshire BOE: March 10, 6 p.m., regular meeting. All meetings are held at BOE auditorium, 14155 Claridon Troy Road, Burton, unless otherwise noted.

Cardinal BOE: March 12, 6:30 p.m., regular meeting. All meetings are held at BOE Office, 15982 E. High St., Middlefield, unless otherwise indicated.

Kenston BOE: March 10, 7 p.m., regular meeting. All meetings are held at Auburn Bainbridge Room at Kenston High School, 9500 Bainbridge Road, Bainbridge.

West Geauga BOE: March 10, 7 p.m., regular meeting. All meetings are held at the BOE Community Room, 8615 Cedar Road, unless otherwise noted.

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in a Facebook post. “However, not everything on the internet is appropriate for children. It’s easy for them to access unsuitable content or fall victim to fake news, misinformation and predators.”

Hildenbrand said people will try and take advantage of children through online platforms.

“A lot of times, they'll try to send their messages, try to elicit photos from them,” he said. “They try to friend them, act like they're good friends and sometimes even offer money.”

West Geauga Schools Superintendent Rich Markwardt said while school districts do what they can to protect students, parents have the greater responsibility.

“Schools can and do alert parents to online dangers that can hurt children. However, ultimately, it is the parents' responsibility to determine the degree of access to technology that their children have and to establish parameters around its use,” he said. “Young kids should not have unsupervised, unrestricted access to the internet. We don't allow an 11-year-old to drive a car.”

Chardon Schools recently hosted an assembly for the Do It for James Foundation discussing the dangers of the apps and how students can become victims of predators, said Chardon Schools Superintendent Michael Hanlon.

DIJF formed after Streetsboro High School student James Timothy Woods, 17, killed himself in 2022 as a result of online cyberbullying and harassment.

Chardon Schools also hosted a parent night with the same presenters to raise awareness about protecting children online.

Kenston Schools teaches online safety both in the classroom and through district leadership, said Kenston Schools Superintendent Bruce Willingham.

“In our district, we address the risks and concerns associated with these apps in our technology classes, as well as through discussions with our counselors and principals,” he said. “Educating students on responsible digital citizenship is a priority for us.”

The district is also planning a parent

night to keep families informed, he said.

“Anytime your child has a phone, a smartphone, parents need to be involved in what they're doing with that phone, what they're looking at, what they're downloading,” Hildenbrand said.

The sheriff’s office gave the following break-down on the latest apps posing the highest risks to teens:

• Roblox is a game where users explore fantasy worlds, solve puzzles and create their own game, however there are dangers that come with it. These include inappropriate content in games, threat of online predators in the chat feature, real in-game purchases and cyberbullying.

• Calculator% appears to be a typical calculator phone app, it is a tool meant to hide photos and videos. It allows users to hide content they don’t want others to see behind a password. Risks include online predators, secret conversations with strangers and inappropriate and unsafe hidden content.

• Whispr allows users to send anonymous messages, photos and videos to and from strangers in private. The risks that come with this app are talking to strangers, sharing inappropriate content and cyberbullying without consequences.

• Discord can stream videos live, view others livestreams and chat with others. The app is geared toward gamers, but channels can vary in interests and topics. Discord has risks of inappropriate content in chats, cyberbullying in servers and messages and unregulated voice chats with strangers.

• Tumblr is a blogging platform where users can share text, photos and other media to different communities. Tumblr has risks of inappropriate content, cyberbullying, privacy issues and risk of addiction.

• Yubo is a mix of social networking and live streaming through live chat rooms and streaming with random connections. Dangers include exposure to strangers, encountering inappropriate content, children sharing personal information and cyberbullying through live videos.

• TikTok users can watch, share and create videos of dancing, lip-syncing and other trends. Dangers of the app include viewing inappropriate content, interaction with online predators and strangers, easy addiction to the app and cyberbullying through comment sections.

• Monkey users can video call with strangers live. According to the Sheriff’s Department, some of the dangers include exposure to strangers, possibility of explicit language and content cyberbullying kids during calls and privacy risks due to children unknowingly sharing personal information. This post received 6.4 thousand likes and 24 thousand shares.

• Snapchat is an app where you can share temporary videos and photos that disappear after 24 hours. In addition, you can send messages that disappear and track friends’ locations. Their post says dangers could include inappropriate messages, interacting with strangers, live location tracking and cyberbullying.

The sheriff’s office provided the following recommendations to keep children safe:

Discuss Online Safety

Have open and ongoing conversations about the dangers of chatting with strangers online and explain the importance of never sharing personal information, including their real name, location, or passwords. Remind

them to never share personal info or accept friend requests from people they don’t know.

Keep the lines of communication open so your child feels comfortable coming to you if they encounter anything suspicious.

Let them know they can come to you if they experience bullying, inappropriate content, or anything that feels off.

Come up with a plan for what to do if they encounter uncomfortable situations.

Encourage kids to be open about what they’re doing on their devices.

Teach your kids about the importance of being kind online and encourage them to block or report harmful users.

Explain why anonymous chats can be risky and encourage them to talk to you about anything uncomfortable and encourage kids to connect with friends they know.

Use Parental Controls

Some apps have options to restrict features, set restrictions, limit purchases, and block inappropriate content. apps from being downloaded.

Enable features like "Safe Direct Messaging" and monitor who can send them messages or friend requests.

Use Family Pairing which lets parents control screen time, messaging options, and privacy settings.

Look for age-appropriate, moderated

servers you can join or monitor.

Monitor Activity and Screen Time

Regularly check in their activity, including posts, interactions with others, their experiences and who they're playing with.

Set limits on how much time they spend on apps each day.

Regularly check your child’s device for apps that may be hiding in plain sight, like Calculator%.

Set Privacy Settings

Make sure their account is private and they only accept friend requests from people they know, so only people they approve of can view their videos, posts, follow and can message and comment.

Adjust the settings to limit who can message, chat, and join games with your child. Limit who can message or view your child’s activity. You can also turn off the ability to chat entirely.

Keep the App Off-Limits

Consider not allowing the app on your child’s device, especially if they’re underage. Use app management tools or settings to block or restrict access to apps.

Set Boundaries

Encourage a healthy balance between online and offline activities to prevent overuse and maintain healthy habits.

CHS Plans to Offer AI, Refereeing Electives

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Electives, including an introduction to artificial intelligence and refereeing, have been added to Chardon High School’s future course offerings, Principal Adam Tomco said during a presentation to the Chardon Schools Board of Education Feb. 18.

“We went crazy with it,” Tomco said. “A big focus this year was expanding our elective offerings.”

Chardon has an eight-period day, but many students take only six courses, he explained. Rather than sitting in study halls, students may choose to fill their time learning new subjects.

The new classes have focused especially on the idea of employment and advancing technology, such as the AI course, he said.

The English language arts department is exploring electives like student pop culture interests to foster engagement and literacy skills, Tomco said, adding classes in refereeing and the fundamentals of what it takes to be a personal trainer will also be offered.

The school is also on track to reimple-

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Jodi Miller and Dan Berman voted against it.

Miller said an additional funding source is needed, since two efforts to renew the 2.5mill permanent improvement levy failed in 2024, but she favors letting voters decide.

“I have serious concerns about a transfer. It might fracture our district,” she said, adding the board should focus on passing a levy in November.

Berman said he feels strongly transferring inside millage is not a permanent solution to the school’s funding issues and would divide the community.

He supported placing a levy on the ballot and said he has talked to many residents about it.

“Lots of people want to help pass a levy,” Berman said. “The only way I see this school surviving the next 16 or 17 years is with a strong, united community. The only way forward is to set us up for success.”

Stone said she wants to put an issue on

the ballot and she favors the earned income tax proposal.

She recommended placing an issue on the ballot in November.

“If it doesn’t pass, our backup is the (inside) millage transfer,” Stone said, adding she has lost sleep over this issue.

“We have no choice — we were voted to make this decision,” she said.

Wadsworth said school funding is uncertain and the board doesn’t know when the legislation will lower the state’s contribution yet again — a possibility being discussed in Columbus.

“It’s not an easy decision. I’m going to vote to transfer and take care of the kids,” he said.

Manfredi said he also favors an earned income tax, but a transfer of inside millage is a sure way to bring more money into the district.

“I have to protect this district. I have no choice,” he said, adding an earned income tax would not increase property taxes. The funds would come only from paychecks of individuals who earn their income and work or

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ment family and consumer science, a modern version of home economics, he said.

“We have that posted. We have several applicants. We are circling back to second-round interviews,” he said.

The school will be dropping from an eight-period day to a seven-period day, increasing instructional time to 50-minute periods, with block scheduling exchanged for a traditional schedule, Tomco said.

Changes will also be made to ease eighth-graders’ transition into high school. Those students will have their own lunch and their own wing of the building, Tomco explained.

Student groups will remain with their own team of teachers, similar to what is already done at the middle school, he said.

Currently, the high school has 249 students enrolled in 449 advanced placement courses, with 56.1% of that group taking at least one AP exam, Tomco said.

The school’s College Credit Plus program has also seen success, with 62 students earning at least 12 college credits, he said.

More than 70% of the 2023 graduating class enrolled in two-year or four-year secondary education programs, Tomco added.

live in the district.

Referring to a comment made earlier that the public did not understand the implication of not passing the 2.5-mill permanent renewal levy in 2024, Manfredi said information was available before the election.

“We thought we were pretty clear when we put things in the paper,” he said.

Stone said the reasons for the issue were in the Geauga County Maple Leaf and could be found on social media.

Manfredi moved to place the 0.5% earned income tax on the ballot in November 2025, which would include verbiage to negate the transfer of inside millage. The motion was seconded.

“You can pass a motion that will bind you to do that,” said Superintendent John Stoddard.

The 0.5% earned income tax is projected to yield an amount roughly equal to another proposed 4.9-mill operating levy, which would cover the projected $4 million deficit in year five of the five-year forecast, he said in a follow-up interview.

Manfiredi noted earnings and, therefore,

The school recently hosted its first Armed Forces and First Responders Day, where students learned about career paths in the military and emergency services.

A student will be shadowing at the local corrections office because of that event, Tomco noted.

Career-based intervention — a program starting in eighth, ninth and tenth grades to teach job skills and tour students through local workplaces — will return after taking a year off, he said.

Tomco said new employment opportunities may be created, with students serving during the school day as recess assistants, school baristas and chromebook repair technicians.

The recess assistant position has been difficult for Chardon to fill, he said, adding a trained junior or senior participant would help keep the younger students engaged.

Tomco said he is talking to the food service department about creating a coffee shop in the cafeteria line, run by students in collaboration with the department.

Student chromebook repair positions, still in the works, would have students making basic repairs to the devices, he said.

earned income tax yields, in the district could change.

“We got the comparisons two weeks ago. I want us to be super deliberate,” Miller said, recommending the board revisit the earned income tax versus permanent improvement levy decision at the March 10 board meeting. Manfredi said since the motion had a second, it could not be tabled, so all members voted “no” on the choice between the proposed ballot issues and will decide at the March 10 meeting on that.

He said he will work with district Treasurer Beth McCaffrey and the attorney on resolution verbiage to reflect if an earned income tax or permanent improvement levy passes in November, the 2.5-mill inside levy transfer is rescinded.

McCaffrey said there is plenty of time to get an issue on the ballot.

Explaining the plan to the public is vital to securing future funding for the health of the district, Manfredi said.

“I will be more than happy to come out to any group — talk to anyone at any time,” he said. “We need the public’s help.”

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Chardon High School Principal Adam Tomco showcases the district’s expansion of elective classes and help with current and future employment for students during the board of education meeting Feb. 18.

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Leadership Geauga’s 2025 Emerald Ball, dedicated to raising funds for LG’s programs, took place March 1, celebrating first volunteer Director Connie Grigg, left, with the Founders Award. Other 2025 Emerald Leaders, from left, former LG executive directors Dr. Bob Faehnle, Alice Sems and Melanie Scanlon, were also honored at the Landerhaven Event Center in Mayfield Heights.

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‘It's Not Going to Be Saved’

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Following a walk-through Feb. 24, Drew Thompson, of DS Architecture, told Bainbridge Township officials the front room of the town hall was dangerous and should be closed immediately.

“We observed what appears to be a significant escalation in structural damage to the Bainbridge Town Hall gym. Based on our professional assessment, there is a substantial risk of catastrophic structural failure, posing a serious threat to the health, safety, and welfare of all occupants,” Thompson said in a letter to officials. “Given these concerns, we strongly recommend that the entire town hall building and surrounding area be temporarily vacated as a precautionary measure.”

Bainbridge Township Trustee Kristina O’Brien said the Geauga County Building Department did a second walk-through with DS Architects to confirm the state of the building.

“The building kind of decided on its own that it's not going to be saved,” said

Burry

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Westwood PTO, PTO President Krista Kalina became aware of the alleged fraud in late June 2024 after learning the organization’s bank accounts were significantly lower than Burry had led the board to believe.

Kalina said she had requested records from the bank that showed Burry had used PTO funds to pay various third parties and vendors, including herself and her consignment business, Hipsters.

Burry agreed to pay $39,899 in restitution to the PTO, with the state agreeing to recommend residential community control should the amount be paid by the time of sentencing. Geauga County Prosecutor Jim Flaiz confirmed at the hearing that Burry had paid. Attorney Mark Gardner, representing Burry, described her as a married woman with two children who made a decision that got out of hand while trying to keep her business afloat.

Bainbridge Township Service Director Jim Stanek.

The structural failure underscores the need for the upcoming town hall renovation project, which trustees have been discussing since 2020.

Stanek said he thinks construction on the front room will start in mid-May and hopes it will be completed by October.

The renovations would include the demolition of the room cap and the basement, O’Brien said, adding bids are open from Feb. 28 to March 28.

As a result of the building closure, officials have relocated departments and meeting spots. The Bainbridge Township Zoning Department will relocate to the Burns-Lindow Building at 8465 Bainbridge Road. Bainbridge’s food pantry, Food for Friends, has moved to the Lakeside building at 8558 Crackel Road. The township fiscal office will be housed in the fire department's meeting room at 17822 Chillicothe Road.

Trustees, zoning commission and BZA meetings will be held in Centerville Mills Dining Hall at 8558 Crackel Road.

She acknowledges the PTO money did not belong to her, he said.

“She understands the pain that she’s caused. She’s lost all the people that were her friends,” Gardner said. “This has upended her life in a way that she never, ever could have imagined.”

Gardner requested a sentence of no more than 30 days in the Geauga County Safety Center.

“It’s not even going to be a wake-up call for her because she’s already woken up out of this entire situation,” he said, noting Burry does not have a criminal history.

Burry read a statement to the court expressing remorse for her actions.

“To the community, the school, the parents and students, you are undeserving of my betrayal. My husband, children, family and friends should not have to bear the shame, embarrassment and discomfort that my regrettable decisions have wrought upon them,” she said.

The state recommended two years of community control sanctions with 90 days in

GPH Ceases Livestreaming, Evaluating Options

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As of January, the Geauga County Board of Health hit the brakes on livestreaming its meetings.

“The county is no longer going to be paying for the streaming services,” Geauga Public Health Administrator Adam Litke explained at an earlier board meeting. “It’s a significant dollar amount, so I did not commit us to or against anything.”

The Geauga County Auditor’s Office previously paid for the livestreaming and recording, Litke said in an email March 3.

The board was notified Nov. 25, 2024, the Automatic Data Processing board would no longer be absorbing the costs, he said.

Geauga County Auditor Chuck Walder did not reply to a request for comment on the matter prior to press deadline.

The estimated cost for the health board to record meetings would be about $20,000 annually, Litke said in his email.

Geauga County Commissioner Carolyn Brakey, a previous health board member, said in December GPH could use technology in commissioners’ chambers if the board was willing to change its meeting location.

Board member Mark Rood said at that time he had never seen the system in that room functional.

ADP also has portable systems, Brakey had said, citing the Geauga County Budget Commission’s livestreaming via Microsoft Teams as an example.

Long term, more options may be available, she said, which Litke echoed.

“My understanding is, there likely in the future will be options,” he said. “I was not told they’re available right now, or ready. But there may be.”

Litke said he would be speaking with ADP Chief Deputy Administrator Frank Antenucci on the topic.

“Obviously, they’re working the best they can to do it. It’s just the question of, is that in effect tomorrow, Tuesday, Friday, we don’t know,” Litke said.

In an email Feb. 28, Antenucci confirmed ADP is looking into options.

“We have some in-house solutions we are

jail, Flaiz said.

While Burry has no previous criminal record and restitution was paid for the funds, the conduct in this case amounts to stealing from children, he added.

Flaiz also pushed back on the narrative of Burry stealing to prop up a failing business.

While the business was failing and thousands were spent on it, the vast majority went to maintaining her lifestyle, the prosecutor said, listing ski trips, a $536 dinner at ML Tavern, and Burry’s shopping at Nordstrom, Athleta and J. Crew as examples.

“That’s not supporting your business. That’s maintaining a lifestyle that a lot of people can’t enjoy and using these stolen funds from the elementary school to do it,” he said.

This is also a course of conduct rather than a single mistake, one that has cost the PTO the trust of the community, Flaiz added.

“You have to look at the damage to those left behind and the damage to these folks here, and the fallout from what she did, which they’re

working through, but those options are not ideal for GPH,” he said. “We have our funding in place now, so we’re going to look for a good fix for GPH livestreaming. I think we will be able to make that happen in the near future.”

While the videos receive on average 40-50 views, with some spiking as high as 200 on meetings of greater interest, that is views total rather than unique views, Litke explained.

In other words, the same person watching the video over and over for meeting minutes or an article will be repeatedly contributing to the view count.

Rood was opposed to spending large dollars on the item.

Though he is open to full transparency, the board’s budget is incredibly tight, he said.

“While we recognize the value of recorded meetings, with viewership averaging between 40-200 views … we must weigh this cost against other critical public health needs and the need to increase fees/licenses to offset the additional expenditure related to the recording of meetings,” Litke said in his email, adding $20,000 in additional expenses would likely mean a reduction in the workforce, which would potentially impact the “quick response times Geauga Public Health currently provides to our community.”

Litke also noted GPH is considering the impact video recording might have on public participation.

“We feel a deep sense of responsibility and empathy towards those who may be experiencing financial hardship or other sensitive situations brought before the board of health,” he said in his email. “We have observed that the presence of video recording can sometimes inhibit open and honest dialogue, particularly when individuals are discussing personal matters. Furthermore, concerns have been raised that video recording may discourage public participation due to fears of professional repercussions based on personal viewpoints.”

That said, the health board is committed to “regularly evaluating our practices” and will reassess the feasibility of a video recording later this year, Litke added.

“We will continue to explore alternative methods to enhance accessibility and transparency while ensuring responsible stewardship of public resources,” he said.

still recovering from,” Flaiz said, referring to the PTO members present in the room.

There may be additional funds owed to the PTO, said attorney Jeff Fanger, representing the PTO, in a follow-up interview, adding Burry’s actions had caused strain to the PTO.

“The PTO had to deal with … the fact that they almost lost relationships with some of their vendors, such as Scholastic, because of this action,” he said. “They’ve lost funds that were designated for very specific activities for the children and those activities got canceled.”

This is a part of the restitution, but is not the end of it, he said.

Paschke accepted the state’s recommendation, sentencing Burry to two years community control with 90 days in the Geauga jail. A no-contact order for Westwood Elementary School and the PTO was included as part of the community control conditions. Burry is also responsible for the court costs and may perform community service if she fails to pay.

Bainbridge Township officials recently closed the town hall until repairs could be made after DS Architecture and the Geauga County Building Department deemed the structure dangerous.

Chester Township

Attempted ATM Theft Leaves Suspects Empty-Handed

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At 4 a.m. Feb. 25, three suspects attempted to break into the PNC ATM at 8099 Mayfield Road in Chester Township.

“The individuals used a large backhoe in an attempt to access the contents of the ATM, causing extensive damage,” Chester Township Police Department said in a press release.

Three people appear in the video surveillance, said Police Chief Craig Young, adding while they weren’t successful in stealing anything, they committed attempted theft and vandalism.

“At this point, really, we are in that investigative stage where our detectives are tracking down every lead. We're trying to locate that vehicle that you can see on the video,”

Young said, adding this may be connected to other similar thefts around the area.

“There is a likelihood that this is going to be connected to additional thefts throughout Northeast Ohio, so we're going to be working this collectively with other agencies,” Young said. “(We’re) continuing to gather any and all evidence from the area, still checking with local businesses, residents to see if we can get any more video surveillance evidence. And then, we are actively attempting to track down the vehicle that you could see in the video from the scene.”

Anyone with information about the incident should call the Chester police department detective bureau at 440-729-1239. More information will be posted on the Chester police department Facebook page.

Overdose Deaths Down, Suicide Rates Up in Geauga County

By allisoN WilsoN WilsoN@karlovEcmEdia com

Over the past four years, overdose deaths in Geauga County have decreased, said county Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services President Christine Lakomiak Feb. 19.

Suicide rates, however, have fluctuated and increased last year, Lakomiak said during the mental health board’s monthly meeting.

There were 14 suicides in 2020, nine in 2021, 16 in 2022, nine in 2023 and an increase to 14 in 2024, she said.

The average age of victims was 58 and 93% were men. Suicides in the county tend to be by firearm, Lakomiak added.

Geauga had 55 overdose deaths between 2020 and 2024, showing a decrease, she said.

In 2024, there were six, compared to the 12 in 2020, 19 in 2021, 7 in 2022 and 11 in 2023. The average age for 2024 overdoses was 49, with an even split of women and men, and 80% included some type of fentanyl, she said.

Treasurer Michael Petruziello asked about the range of ages when it came to both suicide and overdose deaths.

“If the mean is 49, that’s the average,” he said. “Is it people over 36? Are the younger children OD-ing or are the older people ODing? What programs do we offer for the young kids to make that go down?”

Geauga doesn’t have young children overdosing, Lakomiak replied, adding having the span of data allows them to promote outreach to specific demographics.

The board president noted she had recently championed the idea of a Geauga County Suicide Fatality Review Board and Overdose Fatality Review Board to Geauga County Commissioner Carolyn Brakey.

The Geauga County Commissioners can establish both boards, which would have appointed committee members, such as Lakomiak, review each suicide and overdose death and review the surrounding factors in order to learn more about what the county can be doing better, she explained.

Under the Ohio Revised Code, a suicide review committee would include the chief of police or county sheriff, a public health official, the mental health board’s executive director and a physician.

“I think that what we’re gonna find is that there are many reasons across our county and across our state and nation that cause people to lose hope.”

– Kathy Johnson

“I think that if we had an opportunity to have those review boards in Geauga County, that we would be able to identify some other factors on what’s happening,” she said.

Board Chair Steven Oluic noted that based on the provided numbers, an external committee may not be needed.

“We wouldn’t be able to get the information from the other systems,” Lakomiak replied. “If you establish the board, then other systems come with information regarding the overdose or (suicide.)”

The board doesn’t have access to information such as criminal justice data and other systems don’t have access to information like behavioral health data, she added.

While the numbers aren’t outrageous, it is something to look into, said board mem-

ber Kathy Johnson.

“The numbers are not sky-high, but every life we lose is very important,” she said. “I think that what we’re gonna find is that there are many reasons across our county and across our state and nation that cause people to lose hope.”

Crisis resources for Geauga County are listed on the board’s website, https://www.

2025 NEW CONSTRUCTION REAL ESTATE APPRAISALS

Geauga County Auditor Charles E. Walder would like to notify the public that the auditor’s appraisers will be working throughout the county over the next several months. Appraisers are updating property records for properties engaged in new construction or remodeling during 2025.

Please be advised the appraisers will be in personal marked vehicles and will have ID badges. If any resident has any concern that they are not from the Geauga County Auditor’s Office, they are urged to contact the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office or their local police department.

If residents have any questions, please contact the Geauga County Auditor’s Appraisal Office direct line at 440-279-1601 or 440-279-2222, ext. 1601; or for Newbury and Burton residents, 1-888-714-0006, ext. 1601, and ask for the Appraisal Office. Residents also may also email appraisal@gcauditor.com.

geauga.org/. These include the 988 lifeline, which provides support for thoughts of suicide, mental health crises, substance abuse crises and emotional distress. The crisis text hotline can be contacted by texting HOME to 741741, and the Geauga County Copeline can be reached at 440-285-5665.

These resources are free, confidential and available 24/7, according to the BoMH website.

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Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services Executive Director Christine Lakomiak discusses the rates of suicides and overdose deaths in Geauga County Feb. 19, while board member Kathy Johnson and treasurer Michael Petruziello listen.

Claridon Township

Trustees Vote to Reduce Zoning Fees for Aquilla

By aNN Wishart aNN@karlovEcmEdia.com

Aquilla Village residents planning changes to their properties will need to apply for a zoning variance — at least for the next six months or so — but can do so at a reduced cost.

When Aquilla Village rejoined Claridon Township last year, the properties came under the township zoning codes.

However, most of the homes are on quarter-acre parcels, so any expansions or additions will violate township zoning, Trustee Jonathan Tiber said at the March 3 Claridon Township Trustees meeting.

“If anyone wants to do just about anything, they will need a variance. We have not created a new zoning district,” he said, adding most of the properties are in violation of the township regulations.

“We never had a subdivision like Aquilla Village (in the township), so we don’t yet have zoning for them,” he said.

So far, there are one or two individuals who want to build garages and another who is planning a small addition to start this year. They will need to seek variances, he said.

“I’m fine with that. I’m not fine with charging them $450. That’s not fair for every single time they seek variances,” Tiber said.

Trustees intend to create special zoning regulations for Aquilla, possibly drawing verbiage from Aquilla’s former zoning resolution, but it could take up to a year, he said.

Meanwhile, the township zoning regulations apply to the small community, but zoning for existing structures will not be subject to enforcement, he said.

“They are all grandfathered in,” Tiber said in a follow-up phone call.

Tiber proposed changing the board of zoning appeals hearing fee for Aquilla residents from $450 to $150 until special zoning regulations are in place.

Chip-and-Seal of Burrows Road Planned for Summer

By aNN Wishart aNN@karlovEcmEdia com

Weather permitting, Burrows Road will have a new chip-and-seal surface by next winter.

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Chester Township Could Soon Get Historical Marker

Jim Metcalf, of the Kiwanis Club of West Geauga, requested permission to apply for a historical marker at the Geauga Seminary during the Chester Township Trustees meeting Feb. 20.

Former President James A. Garfield attended the Geauga Seminary, a free will Baptist school, on the corner of Chillicothe Road and Seminary Lane from 1849 to

1850. It was torn down in 1927.

“Hopefully, they’ll apply and we’ll get a historical marker in our township recognizing that site,” Trustee Craig Richter said in a phone interview Feb. 25.

He said Kiwanis will try and raise money for the $4,500 application cost.

Richter said there could be another historical marker that would go in the cemetery for the revolutionary soldiers there.

Improving the 2.2-mile stretch of gravel road that delineates Montville Township from its northern neighbor, Thompson Township, was the focus of an hour-long public meeting between township trustees from both sides of the line Feb. 25.

“We know that road’s in bad condition — it’s always been in bad condition,” said Montville Township Trustee Jim Marsic. “Our goal is to create a plan to do something with Burrows Road.”

He emphasized asphalt was not part of the discussion.

“I really don’t want to hear rumors saying we’re paving it,” he said, adding a chip-andseal project will be difficult enough for the two northern Geauga townships to undertake.

Laying down tar and stone on Burrows probably won’t happen until July, at the earliest, because so much work has to be done to prepare the road from state Route 528 east to Murphy Road, Marsic said.

Marsic said the ditches need to be cleaned out, some driveway pipes and culverts will need to be replaced, and the road surface will be cut down to level out hills and crowned in the center to improve drainage, he said.

Soft spots will be excavated and repaired, and the road will be compacted by a roller before the chip-and-seal coat can be applied, Marsic said.

“Burrows could be a busy road this summer. You’ll have to be patient,” Marsic said, addressing residents of the road. “With the assistance of the county engineer, we are putting together a plan. These two boards will make sure we can afford it and maintain it.”

He also warned the final product won’t be a smooth ride.

“You can’t expect a flat surface. It’ll be bumpy,” Marsic said.

Shane Hajjar, deputy engineer for the Geauga County Engineer’s Office, said Burrows has a lot of issues to fix before a new surface is put down.

“I met with Jim and (Thompson Township Trustee) Justin (Falcone) and drove the road. We have a game plan and a budget,” he said, sitting in the audience of more than a dozen residents. “Drainage is always the first thing to be attacked. We need a dry base.”

Hajjar said it would be more economical

for the townships if their road crews take care of most of the preparation rather than contract it out.

Thompson Road Supervisor Joe DeRosa said there are some projects that will require multiple people and equipment, such as cutting down and removing the berms that have built up along the edges of Burrows, blocking water from flowing off the road.

Thompson does not have a large enough crew for the work, he said.

“When you start cutting berm, you have to do it all at once or the road will turn to mud. Once you cut the berms, you have to pick (the material),” DeRosa said.

Rob Weigle, GCEO highway superintendent, said he can provide trucks and a crew to help with that part of the project through the resource rental program available to townships.

“We can do a lot of work there pretty quickly,” he said.

Marsic noted work done this summer is just the first phase.

Chip-and-seal needs another two applications in the next two years to hold up and, eventually, provide a good base for asphalt, if it is warranted, he said.

“Thompson and Montville are going to put quite a bit of money into the initial project,” Marsic said.

Hajjar said the Ohio Department of Transportation estimated the work to cost $280,000 for the 2025 phase, but he believes if the townships’ road departments can collaborate on some of the work, the cost could be closer to $250,000.

DeRosa said the cost of maintaining the gravel road can run up to $50,000 per year in materials and man hours.

Marsic said the road departments need to get together and figure out how many driveway pipes and cross-over culverts need to be repaired or replaced and, if possible, eliminate the need for outside contractors. Both boards of trustees will also have to agree, he said.

“We’re going to do the best we can with what we have to work with,” he said. “What we’re trying to do is just get started.”

Hajjar said he anticipates laying down chip-and-seal midsummer, so the road will have to be closed to through traffic from late July through the middle of August if all goes according to plan.

Thompson Township Trustee Joe Cindric said in a phone interview Feb. 28 he believes the township will be able to afford the work and an agreement between them is the next step.

Former President James A. Garfield attended the Geauga Seminary at the corner of Chillicothe Road and Seminary Lane from 1849 to 1850. It was torn down in 1927.

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4 More Join the Bid for 2 Health Board Seats

By allisoN WilsoN WilsoN@karlovEcmEdia com

Four more candidates have thrown their hats into the ring for two open spots on the Geauga County Board of Health.

Applications for a five-year term concluding in March 2030 and a two-year term concluding in March 2027 closed Feb. 26 and interviews were set to take place March 5. The Health District Advisory Council will take a final vote on March 12.

Applicants were asked to submit both a letter of intent and a resume.

Three applications previously reported on were Brakey Energy President Matt Brakey, former health board member Lynn Roman and University Hospitals nurse Christine Sutter.

The four newest are:

• Rich Dietke, a retired Cleveland Regional Transit Authority Transit Coach Mechanic Dietke, is seeking either seat. In his 33year career, he dealt with many Environmental

Protection Agency rulings and regulations, he said in his email to HDAC. A 1982 graduate of Berea High School and Polaris Technical School, he has completed training courses on high pressure natural gas safety, personal protective equipment, hazardous materials and OSHA regulations, among others.

Dietke described himself as analytical and said he works well with others. He is looking to make Newbury Township his home for the rest of his life and wants to see the county be a safe place to live, he said.

• Erika Kura is a self-described trauma-informed digital marketer, social worker and public health professional. She is open to either position, with a preference for the twoyear term. She graduated from Case Western Reserve University in 2024 with master’s degrees in both social work and public health, and graduated from John Carroll University in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in communication and theatre arts.

Kura serves as a board member on Raven-

wood Health’s Development Committee and a volunteer at the Cleveland Rape Crisis Center. She also owns a digital marketing consulting business and has significant marketing experience. Kura boasts multiple certifications regarding trauma and sexual assault, and has a long history of outreach on the subject, having been interviewed numerous times.

She currently sports 34,000 followers on social media app TikTok, where she discusses topics such as sexual violence and public health.

• Melissa Brenner is a staff nurse in the medical and cardiac intensive care unit at VA Northeast Ohio. She is opting for the two-year term. Brenner achieved her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Ohio University in 2021 and her associate’s degree in nursing from Cuyahoga Community College in 2012.

She has previously worked at Ahuja Medical Center as a staff nurse on the intensive care unit and resident care assistant at residential care facility Kemper House, where she worked with patients with Alzheimer’s

disease and dementia.

Brenner lists preventative care and health education as two of her passions, and describes them as essential components of effective public health strategies. With experience at both private and federally funded facilities, Brenner describes herself as having a unique understanding of both types of organizations, and says her time as a federal employee has given her a unique understanding of the functionality of government-led initiatives.

• Dyanne Giammaria is a registered nurse on the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus and is seeking either the two-year or five-year term. She graduated cuma laude in 2010, and has previous experience as a physical therapy aide, as well as in pediatrics, rheumatology and cardiology, among others.

Giammaria moved to Geauga County in 2017 and said she loves the culture, atmosphere and dynamics. She wants to give back and feels being part of the health community is the best way to serve her goals.

Kathleen Ann Lockemer

Kathleen Ann “Kathy” Lockemer, age 67, passed away peacefully in her home Feb. 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and her dog, Lilly.

Kathy was born Feb. 5, 1958, in Berea, Ohio, to George and Helen Smith, the youngest of four children.

On July 28, 1990, Kathleen Smith married the love of her life, David Lockemer, and together they built their family filled with laughter, love and many memories. Proud parents to Sarah Lockemer, age 32; and preceded in death by her parents, George and Helen; brother, Dana; sister, Margaret; and niece, Julie.

Kathy was an amazing, loving person. She did not just have her daughter, Sarah, but many other people she considered her children, whom she loved and took care of and who called her mom.

She loved to sit on the front porch listening to Tom Hamilton announce the Indians games. Her family, children and friends were her biggest expression of love and enjoyment. Kathy had the greatest sense of humor and a laugh that would fill the room and bring joy to all she was with.

Kathy loved her Scottish heritage and always wanted to go to Scotland. Although she was not able to fulfill that desire, Sarah will be taking some of her ashes there.

Kathy was always enjoying her favorite music, especially The Beatles. She enjoyed going to concerts and the musical arts with her daughter. In 2024, going to the Pink concert was Sarah's way to fulfill a promise made to her mother.

Kathy loved taking care of her friends and family and was a very giving person. It brought her such joy to interact in a tender

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loving way for all those that she kept close to her heart.

There will be a Celebration of Life on March 8, 2025, from 1-6 p.m., Potluck style, at Madrick’s Tavern, 10760 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township.

In lieu of flowers, Kathy would love support to your local animal shelter.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Chardon. Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.burrservice.com.

Ralph E. Schwendeman

Ralph E. Schwendeman, age 93, of Middlefield, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2025.

He was born on July 15, 1931, in Middlefield, to the late Charles F. and Eleanor (nee Tullius) Schwen deman.

Ralph was a proud graduate of Middlefield High School and continued his education at Fenn College (now Cleveland State University).

In August 1950, he married the love of his life, Doris, and together they built a beautiful life filled with love, family and faith.

He dedicated his career to Geauga Industries, where he worked as a factory and purchasing manager until his retirement in 1991.

Ralph was deeply involved in his community, serving as a school board member for 13 years and as a member of the Parkman 55+ Club. He was one of the founding families of St. Lucy Church, where his faith remained a cornerstone of his life.

Ralph had a passion for the outdoors and enjoyed gardening, hunting small game, traveling and camping. However, his greatest joy came from spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He will be deeply missed by his loving wife, Doris; children, Rusty (Rhonda) Schwendeman, Steve (Kim) Schwendeman

and Sharon (Benjie) Pilarczyk; 11 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one greatgreat-grandchild and another one on the way.

He is also survived by his brother, Paul Schwendeman; and sisters, Gertrude Hall and Eleanor Fricker.

Ralph was preceded in death by his parents; daughters, Terry Parnaby and Janice Schwendeman; sons-in-law, Dana Parnaby and Steve Jonath; and brothers Charles, Francis and his wife Mary, and Roy Schwendeman.

Family and friends paid their respects at Sly Family Funeral Home 15670 West High St., Middlefield, for calling hours on March 3, 2025.

A funeral mass was held at St. Lucy Church, 16280 East High St., Middlefield, on March 4, 2025, with burial following at Overlook Cemetery in Parkman Township.

Ralph’s legacy of love, kindness, and dedication to his family and faith will be cherished forever.

Memorial donations can be given in Ralph’s name to: St. Lucy’s Church, P.O. Box 709, Parkman, OH 44080; or St. Jude’s Memorial Giving, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

June Elizabeth Spangler

June Elizabeth Spangler, born July 6, 1939, passed away peacefully Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025, at Twinsburg PostAcute Nursing Home in Twinsburg, surrounded by love, after living a full and meaningful life.

Her journey began with challenges, but June never allowed them to define her. A kind and outgoing soul, she touched the lives of everyone she met, making friends wherever she went, including her favorite spot at McDonald’s in Chardon.

June’s early years were spent in Hambden Township, where she attended Hambden Elementary School and later Chardon High School. It was during this time she met

her lifelong friend, Donna Trask Isom, with whom she shared many treasured memories.

Growing up on a farm, June found joy in the simple pleasures of life. She spent time walking the land, picking wild strawberries and blackberries, and enjoying the company of her beloved animals, which included dogs, cats, a pet raccoon and a pet skunk.

Her childhood was full of love for animals, and she was especially fond of the goats, sheep and horse she grew up with.

June had a deep appreciation for the world around her and her interests were as wide-ranging as her heart. She was an avid fan of the Cleveland Indians (now Guardians), the Cleveland Browns and Ohio State University football. She loved watching The Andy Griffith Show and was devoted to listening to country music, especially the Statler Brothers.

A lifelong advocate of faith, June was a dedicated member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses community and her passion for advocating God’s promise of living forever in an earthly paradise. She also took great joy in researching her family genealogy, particularly the Spangler and Bunker families.

Throughout her life, June demonstrated a strong work ethic. She held various jobs, primarily in light domestic work, always giving her best. She took great pride in her independence and accomplishments, including obtaining her driver’s license, a milestone she cherished deeply.

June is survived by her loving sister, Cynthia P. Gest; her nephew, Joshua (Danika) Gest; her aunt, Rebecca Horton; and many cousins. June is preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Clara Spangler; and her brother inlaw, William Gest.

A memorial service to honor June’s life and legacy will be held on March 22, 2025, at 1 p.m., at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 8634 E. Washington St., Bainbridge Township. Her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

May she rest in peace, knowing that she lived a life full of love, faith and joy.

Arrangements are entrusted to McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Homes in Willoughby and Mentor. To leave condolences for the family or to order flowers, visit www. MCVfuneralhomes.com.

GPD Art Exhibition Embraces Nature’s Vivid Colors

By rosE NEmuNaitis Editor@karovEcmEdia com

A new art exhibition at Geauga Park District’s The West Woods Nature Center invites attendees to experience the vivid colors and nature of Planet Earth.

Artists Deb Berkebile and Brittany Paynter express their visions through textiles, pottery, paint and watercolor works of art.

The show opened with a Meet the Artists event March 1. Artwork will be on display until April 27 and then a smaller collection will be on exhibit until mid-summer, said GPD Special Events Coordinator Holly Sauder.

“’This Vivid Planet’ (exhibit) encompasses everything I focus on when making art,” Paynter said. “Inspiration for my work comes largely from observing the natural world. I look high, low, near and far, to see how colors play together, and each painting comes forth. I love to paint animals, flowers, rocks, water — honestly, everything from nature. Earth is diverse, beautiful and certainly vivid, and since Deb and I both create art that follows that theme, big and small, we decided it needed to include the whole planet.”

Sauder invited the artists to exhibit together because their pieces are exquisite and complementary to each other, she said.

“The collection is truly a vivid collection of colors, medium and images that visitors will enjoy discovering,” Sauder said.

Berkebile, of Conneaut, said her inspiration to become an artist hit when she was 50 years old and went back to school for the third time.

“I went back and took GIS (Geographical Information Systems) classes and in a remote

sensing class, I found this book called ‘Earth as Art’ and fell in love with the images,” she said. these images were so vibrant and vivid, that I could not just pass them up. I wanted to start my art quilts immediately, but had homework to do.”

After completing school, she started creating images in fabric in 2014.

She has 33 pieces of art, most for sale,

shows Brittany's painted version and I have done mine in fabric for a great collaboration.”

That piece is of the creek level entrance to GPD’s Welton’s Gorge in Burton.

rock. Hence the title, ‘More To It.’” Paynter, of Chardon, grew up in Chester Township. See Vivid Planet • Page 11

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“Geauga County has always held a spe cial place in my heart and even though I've traveled the world, it always calls me home,” she said. “My art career officially has its roots in the classroom at West Geauga (High School), under the tutelage of the late Irene Sukle.”

Sukle introduced Paynter to many artistic mediums and techniques she still uses today.

“I have carried what she taught me into my professional career and I have always continued to paint, draw and make pottery,” she said. “I have enjoyed numerous oppor tunities to share my work with the local art scene, worked at a handful of local galleries and served on the board of the Geauga Arts Council.”

Nowadays, Paynter teaches classes at Big Creek Clay in Chardon.

“At each step of my career, I connect with fellow artists turned friends and I believe it is our relationships that have steered my success,” she said.

She has around 45 pieces of art in the "This Vivid Planet" exhibit, ranging from small ceramic trinket dishes, watercolors and beach glass suncatchers to oil paintings large and small.

Her art takes the form of multiple mediums

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Application fees that begin the approval process will apply, he said.

Trustees Cooper Sherman, Roger Miller and Tiber all voted in favor of the reduced fee until the zoning commission draws up special district regulations, and trustees and the Geauga County Planning Commission approve them.

Miller said trustees need to be in contact with the Aquilla population at some level.

“We’re trying to form an Aquilla Village committee,” Tiber said, adding individuals from Claridon and Aquilla interested in serving may contact him.

“We are at the beginning of a relationship,” he said. “(Aquilla residents) are part of Claridon Township now, but they still have their history. I respect Aquilla Village and the people there.”

Trustees also discussed whether to attempt to enforce zoning for a dirt bike track in a side yard on Aquilla Road. The property is not in the village.

While the zoning inspector believes the track is in violation of township zoning, the Geauga County Prosecutor’s Office assistant assigned to the township said it falls under the section of the resolution that allows homeowners to use recreational equipment, such as swing sets, without a permit. A dirt bike track falls into a gray area, Tiber said.

The Geauga County Soil and Water Conservation District has cited the homeowner for the track and if the owner agrees to an erosion plan, the track will not be in violation of the conservation district’s rules, Tiber said.

Neither Sherman nor Miller wanted to pursue the matter.

The zoning commission has heavily altered zoning regulations and a public hearing on the changes will be held at 7 p.m. March 17 at the administration building. Changes can be viewed from 9 a.m. to noon on Mondays and Wednesdays.

Artist Brittany Paynter’s “Little Wonder” is a portrait of her daughter, Raina, when she was 2 playing in Jordan Creek. Also pictured is her son, Porter.

depending on the subject matter and timeline she is following for each piece, she said.

“Almost every piece in this show is for

sale, with a select few on loan from private collectors,” Paynter said. “This is my second opportunity to showcase my work at The West Woods and I am very thrilled to be sharing the space with my friend Deb Berkebile this time around. We had just been discussing a collaboration about six months ago when we were approached for this opportunity. It was

Paynter would like viewers to feel inspired to create when they see her work.

“I believe we all have an inherent creative ability and there are so many ways to express that,” she said. “I encourage everyone to try an art class or just play around at home. If one medium doesn't feel right, give another

“This show has something for everyone. There may be a small painting or piece of pottery that speaks to you, but you won't know unless you come and see,” she added. “The West Woods is a fantastic place full of foliage, fauna and rock formations, so if you come for a hike, be sure to pop in and take a look around.”

The nature center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 9465 Kinsman Road (state Route 87).

BZA Approves Variances for Concrete Plant

By Emma macNivEN macNivEN@karlovEcmEdia com

SRM Concrete will continue to produce at the Newbury plant, but was not approved to recycle old concrete at the Kinsman Road facility Feb. 25.

Newbury Township Board of Zoning Appeals approved an area variance and a use variance for the SRM plant, formerly owned by the R.W. Sidley Company plant, which has been running in violation of zoning for 64 years.

The BZA and SRM CEO Jeff Hollingshead found the Newbury plant to be unsafe.

“He (Hollingshead) was a bit shocked at some of the conditions we found. I guess the building really had not had a lot of work done to it since (1961),” SRM Manager of Properties Brian Hercules said.

He added they didn’t realize they needed a permit for the new batch plant at the front of the 14.73-acre parcel and they expect to have the property cleaned up within six months.

zoned as a B-1 (business).

“That map (the township’s) is the official one,” interim Zoning Inspector Mike Joyce said, adding he usually refers to Geauga County’s online digital map.

Either way, the concrete mixing SRM is doing is illegal, as businesses have to be in an Industrial area in order to do concrete batching 500 feet away from the road.

On Feb. 25, the BZA granted the SRM a limited use variance for a concrete batching plant as proposed. The area variance was granted for the physical batching plant, which is 18 feet taller than the original and will be harder for fire rescue personnel and equipment to get to.

Next, SRM will have to apply to recycle

plication,” BZA Chairman Lewis Tomsic said.

Either the company can ask the zoning commission to “spot zone” it as industrial, or they can apply for another use variance, which won’t be as easy to grant since it’s actually in a residential area, Tomsic said.

BZA board member Ed Meyers reminded the board these variances aren’t granted every day.

“I don't want people to think that use variances are handed out like candy here,” he said. “(It’s) extraordinary for us to grant a use variance,” he said.

Tomsic told Hercules what SRM is permitted to do.

“You can continue to run that property as a batch plant for the first 500 feet off the road because that is the B1 district and that's what we just voted on giving you permission to use as a limited industrial use — meaning exactly what's been going on there since ‘61. No more, no less,” Tomsic said. “Beyond 500 feet off the road is still residential use zoned property. There should be no commercial activity on that parcel, even though it's the same parcel.”

However, the area beyond 500 feet from the road is still considered residential use property and the BZA recommended there should be no commercial activity on that property until they can resolve the zoning issue.

SRM will have 30 days to start the application.

S P O R T S

Pride of Lions Reach District Finals in Fantastic Season

as well as their inside game, too."

Beside the early efforts of NDCL's Connor Hernan, who gets into the mix at every

eral other Lions completed the task at hand defensively to wear down the frustrated Falcons.

burrino keeping things from getting away as Firelands was right there from the start.

Tamburrino had a trio of steals in the first

period as the

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Falcons tried to force the ball

center, Ayden Fortner.

See Lions • Page 15

Tigers Methodically Subdue G-Men in 16 Point Win

By rich kElly sports@karlovEcmEdia com

Winning basketball usually takes several different efforts. Good defense, solid passing and boxing out join the final concept of putting the ball into the basket more often.

The Chagrin Falls Tigers boys team got off to a slow start this season, but in recent weeks has overcome obstacles to put the above ideas to good use heading into tournament action in Div. V play.

The Tigers hosted a tough Garrettsville Garfield team Feb. 25 and put all of those qualities to winning hoops to good use in a solid 69-53 victory.

"Things got off to a bit of a slow start for us," coach Dave Bargar said after the win. "We had a few kids who were dealing with minor injuries from fall sports, so we really weren't ready to go full force in basketball but things have really turned around as the kids got healthier."

The win set up the Tigers for a difficult contest with No. 3 Richmond Heights, a tall order for any team, but a game the Tigers were outmatched 94-49.

The G-Men also presented a tall order to deal with behind 6-4 forwards Cade Rock and Aidan Hill.

They have lots of success going to the basket and stopping teams from doings the same. They got off to a quick start in this game doing that, but the Tigers were up to the challenge.

After Oscar DiFranco took a sweet pass from Spencer Kaas for a layup with about three minutes gone for the first points of the night.

Rock scored on a putback and then was fouled on his team's next possession with 3:21 left on the first period clock.

Rock hit both free throws for a 5-4 lead. Brad Russell regained the lead for the Tigers with a long 3-pointer, and then DiFranco stole the ball and went coast to coast for a layup for a 9-5 Chagrin lead.

Tied again at 9-9, Ryan Curtiss had begun to assert himself on the backboards with seven first period rebounds, and the second of

Russell's first period 3-pointers gave Chagrin a 14-9 lead, and they had begun to expand it the rest of the way with smothering defense and dominating rebounding to the final result.

Good finishing on pinpoint passing also helps.

The Tigers hit on 28 of 55 shots, just over half their attempts, with 19 assists coming into play as six Tigers players recorded at least two helps.

DiFranco was the main recipient of those passes, as he hit for 21 points on the night on 9 of 16 shooting. Curtiss added 17 points on 8 of 14 shooting, but his dominance on the backboards against the tall and lean G-Men was the difference in the game.

He finished with 17 rebounds to lead Chagrin (16-8) to a 40-18 edge on the boards. Only four of those 18 caroms for Garfield were on the offensive end of the floor. Even when not grabbing the ball cleanly, the Tigers poked the ball loose on scrambles that ended up in teammates hands, leading to fewer shot attempts for Garfield and more for the Tigers, and it paid off.

When Chagrin Falls needed a spark, they got it. Quin Bargar came off the bench to play tight defense on Garfield's top point producer, Preston Gedeon.

Coming into the night averaging 22 points per game, he netted only 14 on four of 10 shooting. When he got the ball outside, the Tiger defense pushed him away from the hoop, and when he drove to the hoop, they blocked his pathway and also cut off passing lanes to Rock and Hill, keeping the G-Men from gaining momentum.

"Our big focus point tonight was in rebounding," Coach Bargar said. "They have some good size and skill guys in the paint, so boxing out was important. We've done a much better job of that as the season progressed , too, and tonight was really huge. We were able to get some good looks at the hoop tonight, too, the guys made the plays, and — I can't say enough about how good it was to see Oscar moving as well as he did, especially going to the basket."

BILL FUGATE/KMG

Chagrin Falls Quin Bargar provided the spark off the bench the Tigers needed to take care of the Garfield G-Men, 69-53, in the OHSAA Div. V District semi-finals. Bargar provided key defense against Garfield’s top scorer.

Hawks Defeat Lions to Win District Championship

By alaN korNspaN sports@karlovEcmEdia com

The Hawken Hawks and NDCL Lions Boys Basketball teams met on the hardwood for the second time this season on March 1 at North Ridgeville High School for an opportunity to win an OHSAA District Title.

Earlier in the season, these same two teams met at Hawken on Jan. 11 with the Lions prevailing, 58-56.

In that matchup, the Lions made a late game comeback and were able to get crucial defensive stops down the stretch in order to get the win.

In the March 1 game — with a District Title and a trip to the Regional Semifinals at Bowling Green State University on the line — the Hawks claimed a 52-51 victory.

Afterwards, Hawken Head Coach Anthony Burns talked about leading the Hawks to the District Title.

“It's an amazing feeling, we haven't been this far in Hawken history in over 35 years,” Coach Burns said. “So right now, these boys are making history, and I'm just proud to be their coach and proud to witness what they're doing.”

Added junior Greg Price: “This means everything.”

He continued: “I have been playing with some of them (teammates) since 6th or 7th grade, and it kind of means it all to come here, especially the road we chose. We chose to get Ursuline first round, they were the No. 1 team in our region. It just means it all to come out here with my brothers and be able to do what people didn't think we could do.”

In order to defeat the Lions, junior Daron Hill said that the Hawks’ game plan was critical to their success.

“Our game planning for this game was very crucial,” said Hill. “I feel like coming into the game we were very prepared. We watched a lot of film on these guys, and we just worked hard.”

From the opening tip both teams showed they were well prepared for this contest.

Lions from page 13

No matter which way he went, the Lions were sure to follow, led by Tamburrino and both Connor and Brendan Hernan.

In the second period, as the battle went back and forth, Connor was called for a couple quick fouls and went to the bench. No problem.

Brendan hit on four of five shots in the period. Tied at 26-26 with seconds to go before halftime, Connor found Brendan with a picture perfect pass and a layup that gave the Lions a 28-26 edge at the break.

Openings the third period, NDCL got the wakeup it needed as Fortner scored and Lucas Green did as well for a quick 30-28 Firelands' lead.

A 7-0 run for the Lions, ignited by a Tamburrino 3-pointer, and with great ball movement in the second half that led to the Lions shooting 50 % from the floor on the night left no room for error for the Falcons.

Errors became plentiful, however.

Depth also was a huge thing in the favor of NDCL. A solid nine-man rotation kept fresh bodies on the floor, producing solid results along the way.

Of the 23 baskets for the Lions, 18 were

The first quarter saw the Lions take an early 14-13 first quarter lead.

In the second quarter, the Lions extended their lead to two points as they went into halftime leading 25-23.

Price said that the Hawks were not surprised that it was a close game from the start. He emphasized that in playoff basketball, that is what is to be expected.

“This is the playoffs, so everything is going to be hard, it's going to be high level and that's what NDCL showed,” said Price. “We played NDCL earlier in the year, we lost by two. It kind of shows you the level of play it is

fueled by good passes. Five players recorded at least three assists, led by the five of Mason Pesho along with four from Ryan, and three each from Tamburrino and both Hernans.

"A big key for us tonight," Brendan said, "was for us to just keep running our offense all the way through each play until we got good shots. We had to just be patient and play good defense, too, and be ready for each opportunity we could get. They (Firelands) are a very good team."

Connor Hernan was efficient in a huge way with 19 ponts, including 10 in the fourth period to seal the outcome. His nine rebounds also kept the ball alive and away from the hot shooting Stinson in the first half.

Brendan added 11 points, Tamburrino aded 8, and Luke Keep gave the Falcons another headache in the third period with all 7 of his points.

Pesho tallied 9 points as well, but a key factor that did not show up in the scorebook was the efforts of the lower end of the Lion bench.

Brendan Sawitke started and was solid, but sophomores Brady Capel and Wesley Jacobson both came off the bench to provide depth in special moments.

The Lions would lose to Hawken in the district championship, but the NDCL boys basketball program will build on a solid season next year.

when you're playing in the playoffs.”

Hill said that Coach Burns' message to the team at halftime was to keep playing with a high level of intensity, play smart, and keep playing together.

After halftime, the game remained close as the Hawks outscored the Lions 12-10 in the the third quarter to even the game at 3535 heading into the final quarter.

Much like the previous matchup earlier in the season, the game ended in dramatic fashion.

With 12.5 seconds left in the game, and the Hawks trailing 51-50, Hawks senior point guard Jordan Johnson was inbounding the ball from the left forecourt.

As the play started, Hill, starting close to the left elbow, quickly made a diagonal cut through the lane and got open for a split second as moved toward the basket.

Johnson alertly saw his teammate get open on the drive to the hoop and made a

perfect pass to Hill over the top of the defense.

The Lions defense quickly recovered to contest Hill's shot. Hill, though, was able to beat the defender by an instant and use his left hand to bank the basketball in off the glass using the top right corner of the square to perfection.

Hill's game winning shot gave the Hawks a 52-51 victory.

For the game, the Hawks were led offensively by Hill (15 points), Price (14), Ice Taylor (10), Charlie Mallett (6), Johnson (4), Jacob Stovsky (2) and Kene Obi (1).

The Lions were led by Connor Hernan (14 points), Angelo Tamburrino (13), Brendan Hernan (13), Ryan Lipowski (6), Brendan Sawitke (3) and Luke Keep (2).

The Hawks will now travel to Bowling Green State University on March 6th to take on the Elida Bulldogs in the OHSAA Regional Semifinals.

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The Hawken Hawks made school history by winning a boys basketball District championship.

Seven Geauga Wrestlers Qualify for States

By alaN korNspaN sports@karlovEmEdia com

The West Geauga Wolverines led Geauga County at the OHSAA District Wrestling Championships at Kenston High School on Feb. 28 and March 1 with three wrestlers punching their ticket to the State Championships.

Winning the 120-pound OHSAA District Title for the Wolverines was junior Caden Kaleal.

After finishing sixth at districts last season, Kaleal said that this year he was highly motivated to qualify for states. In fact, this year, he also had aspirations of winning the district title.

“I always try to go for the best that I can and I knew I had the capabilities to win this,” Kaleal said.

To win the District Title, Kaleal won four straight matches against some of the top wrestlers in Northeast Ohio.

First, Kaleal pinned Dominick Jazek from Salem 56 seconds into the match.

In his quarterfinals match, Kaleal pinned Quinn Gaca from Canfield in the second period.

In the semifinals, Kaleal defeated Perry's Landon Rusnak, 9-4.

For Kaleal, the victory over Rusnak was a main highlight for him on his run to the district title.

“I lost to him before, he's a great wrestler, Landon Rusnak, and being able to come back and beat him now is an amazing feeling,” said Kaleal.

Heading into the finals, Kaleal said he felt calm and relaxed since he knew that he had already secured a spot in the state championships.

In fact, this is a mindset that Kaleal strives for as he emphasized that staying relaxed and keeping pressure low are keys to successful wrestling.

“That's really the name of it, the least amount of pressure you can have in a match the better,” Kaleal said.

Taking this relaxed mindset into the title match, Kaleal defeated John Paul Hatgas from Holy Name, 21-5, to win the District Title.

Afterwards, West Geauga Head Coach Joe Joltin said that Kaleal has been wrestling extremely well this postseason.

“Caden has really turned it on in the post-

season,” said Coach Joltin. “He's peaking at the right time. (He had) a great sectional finals against a tough kid from Canton South. And then he just dominated the entire district (championships). He wrestled his best wrestling of the year.”

Along with Kaleal, also qualifying for the OHSAA State Championships for the Wolverines were juniors, Brian Denamen (2nd place - 165 pound division) and Zander Joltin (3rd place - 126 pound division).

In addition to the Wolverines sending three wrestlers to states, Berkshire, Chardon and Kenston each had two wrestlers qualify.

Representing Chardon at the State Championships will be Caden Foley (3rd place - 144 pound division) and Alex Ash (3rd place - 157 pound division).

After qualifying for states, Ash talked about how meaningful it was to have accomplished his goal.

“Qualifying for states has been my lifelong dream since I started wrestling,” Ash said. “The 100th career win (at districts) was like the cherry on top. It happened in my first match here at districts. I worked so hard, I'm just so thankful for all the people who helped me get to this moment. It's a dream come true and it wouldn't have happened if it weren't for my supporters, so I want to thank them.”

Joining Ash at the OHSAA State Championships will be Preston Garling (Berkshire175 pound division - 4th place), Danny Tiller (Berkshire - 190 - 3rd place), Carter Baran (Kenston - 113 - 4th place), and Brady Baran

( Kenston - 126 - 4th place).

Hawken’s Will Greenberg, the number one ranked Div. II wrestler in the State of Ohio also qualified for the State Championships as he won the 285 pound division District Title.

Greenberg said that he felt dominant at districts and is looking forward to competing at the State Championships.

“My mind has always been on next week all season long,” said Greenberg. “Last year it was kind of like an emotional roller coaster going through districts, but this year it was just set straight, just dominating and that's what I am looking to do next week as well.”

The OHSAA Wrestling State Championships will be held from March 7 to 9 at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus.

A Familiar Chardon Name

Will Lead Hilltoppers Football

By JamiE Ward JamiE@karlovEcmEdia com

The Chardon Hilltoppers have named Brian Landies as their next head football coach, replacing Mitch Hewitt, who stepped down in early February.

An assistant coach for the last 13 seasons, Landies has been the team’s defensive coordinator, including leading the defense during the state championship teams of 2020 and 2021.

“Very few have sacrificed more for Chardon Football over the years than Coach Landies,” Hewitt said. “And besides, any coach who has penned a book titled ‘Bleeding Red & Black’ deserves the reins. As a father with two sons still in the program, I couldn’t be happier with the direction of the program.”

program in 2008 and 2009 before returning to the Chardon sidelines.

He has also been connected to the past three Chardon head football coaches throughout the last 45 years.

“I’m honored and humbled to be able to continue the traditions of Chardon Football,” Landies said. “I fell in love with Chardon football when I was 10 years old while watching my brother and his friends win a state championship.

“I was blessed to be able to play for Coach Doyle and Coach Dipofi, and coach alongside Coach Hewitt the past 14 seasons. Together, with the rest of our amazing staff, we look to continue to build on the rich history we have inherited, and continue to make our community proud to be Hilltoppers.”

A 2002 Chardon High School graduate, Landies and his wife, Brittany, have seven children in the Chardon community. Two of his sons are in Chardon’s football program.

Landies played four years of football at Malone University before graduating in 2007. He was a Graduate Assistant for the Malone

Chardon Superintendent Michael Hanlon said continuity was an important part of the decision to hire Landies.

“His experience with our student athletes and the leadership culture established by Mitch Hewitt will enable us to make a smooth transition moving into the future,” Hanlon said.

Landies

Seniors

Adult Day Service

The Geauga County Department on Aging offers an Adult Day Service (ADS) program for seniors with beginning stages of dementia at the West Geauga Senior Center, 8090 Cedar Road in Chester Township.

The program is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The seniors are greeted as they enter ADS by caring staff members who work with them through-

out the day.

ADS participants are offered a nutritious lunch, cognitive stimulation, physical exercise and socialization as part of the program. It is not a medically based program, meaning medications are not given and seniors must be able to toilet and feed themselves.

For more information, or to schedule a visit, call 440-279-2149 or email vzanella@ geauga.oh.gov.

On Campus

Lillian Mitchell, of Thompson Township, received the Western Golf Association’s Chick Evans Scholarship, a full housing and tuition college scholarship for golf caddies. The Riverside High School senior earned the scholarship by meeting its four selection

criteria: a strong caddie record, excellent academics, demonstration of financial need and outstanding character.

The full tuition and housing college scholarship is valued at an estimated $125,000 over four years.

Geauga Public Library

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

Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss

March 6, 4-4:45 p.m. • Middlefield

Celebrate National Reading Month and Dr. Seuss's birthday while enjoying a fun craft, playing games and snacking on some tasty cake.

Teen Night: Discovering AI

March 6, 6-7:30 p.m. • Thompson Teens ages 12-18 will learn all about this new technology and explore its two most popular programs, ChatGPT and Midjourney.

Pokémon Trade & Play

March 7, 3-4 p.m. • Bainbridge

Pokémon fans in grades 3-8 will play games, trade Pokémon cards and hang out with fellow fans.

Scrapbooking Crop

March 8, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Chardon

Bring photos, scrapbooking supplies and lunch while scrapbooking the day away with friends.

Library Led Discussions

No registration is required.

• Bainbridge, March 10, 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m., “The Great Divide” by Cristina Henriquez

• Middlefield, March 13, 5:30-6:30 p.m., “The Mystery Guest” by Nita Prose

• Bainbridge, March 18, 7-8 p.m., “Being Henry: The Fonz... and Beyon” by Henry Winkler

• Chardon, March 19, 7-8 p.m., “The Last Bookshop in London” by Madeline Martin

Dorothy Fuldheim

March 11, 6:30-8:30 p.m. • Virtual

Listen as popular lecturer Susan Cannavino chats about Cleveland radio pioneer and personality Dorothy Fuldheim and her impact on Cleveland’s ancestors. Presented by the Geauga County Genealogical Society.

Identity Theft

March 13, 3-4 p.m. • Virtual

Connect with a representative from the Ohio Attorney General’s office on Zoom and learn how to protect oneself from identity theft in the consumer protection program.

Pioneering Geauga County

March 15, 2-4 p.m. • Middlefield

A member of the library branch’s family and local history department will discuss what Geauga was like before the pioneers, who lived here, who were the first to settle and what their experiences were.

The Lost Nation of the Whittlesey People

March 18, 6:30-8:30 p.m. • Chardon

The Whittlesey People, a Native American community located in Northeast Ohio, disappeared before European contact, leaving only the ruins of their culture behind. Stop by our Chardon Branch and learn about this community’s distinctive culture, its historic Lyman Site in Concord, and the archaeology of this lost nation.

This Program Was Written by AI March 19, 7-8 p.m. • Bainbridge

Learn more about artificial intelligence (AI) technology and explore generative AI programs like ChatGPT, Midjourney and Google Gemini.

Abundant Life Ministry

Saturdays in March, 7 a.m. to noon

Enjoy all-you-can-eat buttermilk pancake breakfasts with real maple syrup at Abundant Life Ministry Center, 13724 Carlton St. in Burton. There will be three varieties of pancakes along with sausage for $10. Check out the book sale with elementary library books and desks.

American Legion Pancakes

Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

American Legion Post 459 is serving its annual all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfasts every Sunday through April 6 at the post located at 14052 Goodwin St. in Burton.

Bainbridge Civic Club

March 9 and 16, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Bainbridge Civic Club hosts its annual all-you-can-eat pancake breakfasts in the Kenston High School cafeteria, 9500 Bainbridge Road in Bainbridge Township.

For more information, visit TheCivicClub.org.

Berkshire Athletic Boosters

Sundays in March, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Berkshire Athletic Boosters are hosting all-you-can-eat pancake breakfasts in the Berkshire High School cafeteria, 14155 Claridon Troy Road in Burton.

Burton Fire Station

Sundays in March, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Burton Fire Station will serve all-youcan-eat pancake and sausage breakfasts at the station located at 13828 Spring St. in Burton. call 440-834-4416 for information.

Chardon VFW Pancake Breakfasts

Sundays in March, 8 a.m. to noon

Chardon VFW Post 6519 is serving its annual pancake breakfasts at the post located at 752 Water St. in Chardon. Break-

fast features three flavors of pancakes, French toast, eggs made to order, home fries, sausage, bacon, ham and toast. Call 440-285-3699 for takeout orders.

Geauga Historical Society

Sundays in March, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Geauga County Historical Society is hosting all-you-can-eat pancake breakfasts at the Century Village Museum, 14653 East Park St. in Burton.

For more information, call 440-8341492.

Huntsburg CC

March 8, 8:30 a.m. to noon

Huntsburg Congregational Church is hosting an all-you-can-eat buttermilk and blueberry pancake breakfast at the church located at 12435 Madison Road, Huntsburg Township. There will be 50/50 and basket raffles. Carryout is available. For information, call 234-600-9582.

Parkman Chamber Pancakes

March 9, 16, 23 and 30, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Parkman Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual pancake and sausage patties breakfasts at Parkman Community House, 16295 Main Market Road. Eat-in or drivethrough options are available.

WG Kiwanis Pancake Breakfasts

March 9, 16 and 23, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kiwanis Club of West Geauga is hosting its 72nd annual all-you-can-eat pancake, sausage and French toast breakfasts in the cafeteria at West Geauga High School, 13401 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township.

Cost is $10 for adults and $6 for children 6-11. Children under 6 are free. All proceeds support the community.

The club welcomes groups and individuals to volunteer for the community event. For more information, call Les Scott at 440-221-0112 or visit wgkiwanis.org.

Geauga Park District

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

Watch The Moon Go Dark

Ohio gets to see a total lunar eclipse of the moon. Watch as the Earth's shadow creeps in to cover the moon during this rare event, which begins just before midnight on March 13, with the maximum eclipse occur-

ring around 2:25 a.m. on March 14.

For a more exceptional viewing experience, visit Observatory Park, where “Astro-Nat" Chris will be hosting walk-up public viewing, with no registration required, from 11:30 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. at Observatory Park.

Visit the park district website to see photos of what this event might look like from previous occurrences.

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Kindness Sewing Circle

March 7, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

NPower Services hosts a Kindness Sewing Circle at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road in Chardon. The monthly gathering is open to people of all abilities and provides a creative space for participants to craft fabric projects that benefit others in need.

Anyone interested in participating may email Anne Marie Wolfe at AnneMarie@NPowerServices.com or register online at www.npowerservices.com.

Maple Driving Tour

March 8 and 9, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Maple Producers of Northeast Ohio is hosting the 2025 “How Sweet It Is” self-guided Maple Tour. Maple syrup producers across northeast Ohio will open their sugarhouses to visitors to learn about their operations and see how maple syrup and maple products are made. For more information, including a complete list of participating producers and a map of locations, visit mpneoh.com.

Burton Library Book Sale

March 8, 9, 16, 23 and 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Stop by after one of the local pancake breakfasts to shop Burton Public Library’s book sale. Entrance to the book sale is at the back of the building located at 14588 W. Park St.

Polka Dance

March 8, 1-5 p.m.

Open to the public, Val’s Polka Dances and American Legion Post 432 are having a polka dance at 2 Cherry St. in Sharon,

Pa. There will be music by the Bob Zolka Band and ethnic foods from Catering by Carol. For more information, call 330-318-3004.

Genealogical Society Meets

March 11, 7 p.m.

Susan Cannavino will present "Dorothy Fuldheim: Cleveland Radio Pioneer and Personality" via Zoom at the next meeting of the Geauga County Genealogical Society.

The program will begin after the short meeting. Registration is required; visit www. gcgsoh.org.

VFW Wednesday Dinners

Wednesdays, 5-7 p.m.

Chardon VFW Post 6519 will serve meatball sub sandwich dinners every Wednesday in March at the canteen located at 752 Water St. The public is welcome. Call 440-2853699 for carryout orders.

LGRC St. Patrick’s Dinner Dance

March 14, 7-11 p.m.

The Lake-Geauga Recovery Center’s Alumni Association is hosting its annual St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance at Painesville Township Park Community Center, 1025 Hardy Road. The event will feature Irishthemed food, 50/50 raffle and dancing to music by DJ Rey.

For more information, call Lillian Kingston at 440-205-2671.

Home Gardeners’ Workshop

March 15, 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Lake County Master Gardener Volunteers (LCMGVs) and The Ohio State University Extension are hosting their annual Home Gardeners’ Workshop in the Arthur S. Holden Center at Lake Erie College in

Painesville. All levels of gardening experience are welcome. The workshop features several speakers' sessions, breakfast, lunch and a variety of garden-related items available for purchase. Call 440-853-2625 or visit www.lake.osu.edu for information and registration.

Grange Chili Cook-Off

March 15, 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Huntsburg Grange’s annual chili cookoff and brown bag raffle will be held in the Huntsburg Community Center, 12406 Madison Road. Buy a chili sampler for $5 to vote for the People’s Choice winner. Event also features live music, bingo, bunco, raffles, a cake walk and free cake. The sponsor is Ohman Family Living at Blossom. For more information, call 440-2864992.

Chardon VFW Dinner & Raffle

March 15, 5:30-7 p.m.

Chardon VFW Post 6519’s annual corned beef and cabbage dinner and $1,000 reverse raffle at the post located at 752 Water St. in Chardon. Dinner will be served from 5:307 p.m. followed by the drawing at 7:15 p.m. The final four may split.

CWC Luncheon and Program

March 19, 12-1:30 p.m.

Join Chagrin Valley Christian Women’s Connection for a luncheon at their new location, the Chagrin Valley Athletic Club, 17260 Snyder Road in Bainbridge Township. The program features travel tips from local expert Kathy Shimer, of Destination Geauga. Stonecroft Ministry inspirational speaker Nancy Williams will share, “You are Priceless and Can Live Above Any Circumstance.” Cost is $20, payable at the door.

Call or text 440-213-1205 or email cwcchagrin@gmail.com to RSVP by March 14.

Pond Management Workshop

March 20, 6-8 p.m.

Join the Geauga and Portage soil and water conservation districts (SWCDs) for an informative and free pond management workshop at Centerville Mills Park Dining Hall, 8558 Crackel Road, Bainbridge Township. Eugene Braig, aquatic ecosystems program director with Ohio State University Extension, will provide an overview of the top five pond management concerns.

The program is free, but registration is required by March 19; call Geauga SWCD at 440-834-1122.

GGP Annual Meeting

March 19, 7:30-9:30 a.m.

Geauga Growth Partnership (GGP) will hold its annual business meeting at Generations Event and Reception Center, 12809 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. Join to reflect on GCP’s achievements, explore future opportunities and recognize the invaluable contributions of its members and partners.

For information and to register, call 440564-1060 or visit www.geaugagrowthpartnership.com.

Gentle Yoga At Chardon UMC

Wednesdays, 10-11:15 a.m.

Join for a gentle, progressive style of yoga suitable for all ages and body types at the Chardon United Methodist Church, 515 North St. No experience is needed.

Bring a yoga mat and light blanket and wear comfortable clothing.

For more information, call the office at 440-285-4581.

American Legion Post 459 Seeking Applicants for Buckeye Boys State

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American Legion Post 459 is seeking five to ten applicants to attend the Buckeye Boys State (BBS) program, scheduled for June 8-15 at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

BBS is a week-long, immersive government program designed for students who have completed their junior year at any Geauga

Arts

Call For Artists

County school or are home-schooled.

For more information on the BBS program, visit www.buckeyeboysstate.com. To apply for sponsorship by a Legion post, call or text Joyce Hannum at 216-392-9752 or email hannum.joyce@gmail.com.

Interviews will be conducted at American Legion Post 459, located at 14050 Goodwin St. in Burton on March 11 from 4-6:30 p.m.

& Entertainment

Madison Public Library or by visiting rabbitrun.org.

The 33rd annual Juried Art Show sponsored by Rabbit Run Community Arts Association and the Madison Public Library opens April 3, and applications for admission are being accepted March 10 through April 1

The art show runs April 3-30 at the Madison Public Library and is open to all visual artists in Northeast Ohio. Any high school or adult artist may submit up to three works in any two-dimensional medium. Small three-dimensional works may be submitted as well. Applications for entry are available at the RRCAA office, 49 Park St., Madison Village,

Fairmount Speaker Series

March 9, 3-4 p.m.

Fairmount Center for the Arts continues its Pull Back the Curtain speaker series with “The Life & Works Of Harriet Ware” at the center at 8400 Fairmount Road in Russell Township. Musicologist and arts administrator Destinee Siebe will present the forgotten history of musician and composer Harriet Ware’s musical life. Advance reservations are recommended for the free lectures by calling 440-338-3171 or visiting fairmountcenter.org.

CHS Drama Production

Join Chardon High School’s Drama Pro gram and dive into a world of magic, music and adventure with “Disney's The Little Mer maid.” Follow the journey of Ariel, a young mermaid princess, with dreams of life beyond the sea, as she strikes a dangerous bargain with the sea witch, Ursula, for the chance to be part of our world.

The whimsical and heartwarming produc tion features unforgettable songs, colorful costumes and an exciting story that will capti vate audiences of all ages.

Performances run March 13-15 at 7 p.m. and March 16 at 2 p.m. at Park Auditorium, 111 Goodrich Ct.

Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for stu dents and seniors.

Visit https://bit.ly/35y1Qjk for online tick et sales.

In-person ticket sales will be held in the Park auditorium lobby March 6-7 and March 10-14 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. In-person tickets are also available at the door beginning 30 minutes before each show.

The Chardon High School Drama Pro

The Chardon High School Model United Nations Team traveled to Case Western Reserve University on Feb. 25 and 26 to compete in the Cleveland Council on World Affairs Spring Conference.

GCCTM Tournament

On March 1, three teams of fourth- and fifth-grade students competed in the Greater Cleveland Council of Teachers of Mathematics problem solving tournament at James A. Garfield Elementary. The fourth-grade team of Maddy Grover, Jaxson McCarthy and Daisy Novotny earned a ribbon. The fifth-grade team of Savannah Loving, Jackie Coon and Gabby Wertz earned a blue ribbon; and the fifth-grade team of Christin Bryant, Samuel Skytta, Jesse Shrock and Jaxon Sloane earned a red ribbon.

The 20 hard-working delegates repre participating.

“This was our last conference of the year and I am hoping many of these amazing delegates will return for the 2025-26 school year,” Kristen Niedzwiecki, CHS Model UN advisor, said.

CHS students who participated included: Abigail Jonovich, Netherlands; Abigail Wise, Fiji; Abrielle Allen, Norway; Andrew Mack,

Afghanistan; Ashley Kluk, Ireland; Augustus Schneider, Singapore; Claire Stevenson, Uruguay; Elaine Lin, Norway; Eliana Mardula, Uruguay; Grace Lesiak, Trinidad & Tobago; Giuliana Palombo, Poland; Haidyn Bunker, Singapore; Julia Fuchs, Netherlands; Julia Siebert: Poland; Madeline Cresho, Trinidad & Tobago; Maddison Green, Australia; Mia Maszuzak, Afghanistan; Rosemarie McDonald, Australia; Sarah Kleinhen, Ireland; and Violet Schmidt, Fiji.

CHS Senior Mentors in Action

More than just fun and games, the senior mentors at Chardon High School are cultivating a culture of collaboration and growth, transforming February into a month of meaningful experiences for the eighth-grade stu-

Each week, the senior mentors planned activities for the eighth-grade students to promote communication, teamwork, problem solving and other skills. The seniors went above and beyond to build positive relationships with the eighth-graders at CHS. Some of February's top activities included Dress to Impress, Slime Creation, Rock Painting, Acts of Kindness, Spaghetti Tower Building and Cookie Decorating.

St. Helen

Environmental Science Project

Students in Miss Moon’s environmental science class recently presented a project on sustainable agriculture practices. They put their research skills to the test, exploring everything from the best locations to build a farm to selecting crops and animals that support a sustainable future. Their hard work and creativity resulted in a comprehensive plan for a farm that incorporates several eco-friendly farming techniques.

Cardinal Elementary School’s fourth and fifth-grade teams recently competed in the Greater Cleveland Council of Teachers of Mathematics.

Legal Notices

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate General Code, Sec. 11661 Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 Case No. 23-F-000514

The State of Ohio, County of Geauga, ss: THE MIDDLEFIELD BANKING COMPANY, Plaintiff vs. DOUGLAS ALAN HATCH, AKA DOUGLAS ALLAN HATCH, ET AL., Defendants

In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at https://geauga.sheriffsaleauction.ohio.gov/, on Thursday, the 27th day of March, 2025, at 10:00 o’clock A.M., and if the parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale, without regard to the minimum bid requirement, at the same time of day and at the same place of the first sale, on Thursday, the 10th day of April, 2025 the following described real estate, situated in the County of Geauga and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Middlefield to wit:

Situated in the Township of Middlefield, County of Geauga, and State of Ohio:

And known as being a part of Lot 43 in Middlefield Township and further described as follows:

Beginning at a point in the centerline of Bridge Road (60’ R/W) and the north line of Lot 43 and being N 88° 40’ E, 954.06’ from an iron pipe found at the intersection of said road centerline with the centerline of Adams Road; thence N 88° 40’ E, 270.00’ along the centerline of Bridge Road and the north line of Lot 43 to a point; thence S 1° 20’ E, 741.18’ to an iron pipe set and passing over an iron pipe set 30.00’ from the road center; thence S 88° 40’ W, 270.00’ to an iron pipe set; thence N 1° 20’ W, 741.18’ to the beginning and passing over an iron pipe set 30.00’ from the road center.

Containing 4.594 acres of land, be the same more or less but subject to all legal highways, as surveyed in September, 1996 by Edward J. Collier, Registered Surveyor No, 7141.

Being a parcel of land divided out of property deeded to D.K. Reese, D.W. Hatch, T.A. Hatch and D.A. Hatch in Volume 816, Page 320 in the Geauga County Records.

Said Premises Located at: 16659 BRIDGE ROAD, MIDDLEFIELD TOWNSHIP, OH.

Permanent Parcel Number: 18-000100

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

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

Said Premises appraised at ($250,000.00) and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount ($166,667.00). Please note: The appraisals are based on an exterior appraisal of property only, unless otherwise noted.

TERMS OF SALE: The FULL purchase

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

SCOTT A. HILDENBRAND, Sheriff Geauga County, Ohio Anthony J. Gringo, attorney Feb27Mar6-13, 2025

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

Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26

Case No. 24-F-000642

The State of Ohio, County of Geauga, ss: FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION AS TRUSTEE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE FREDDIE MAC SEASONED LOANS STRUCTURED TRANSACTION TRUST SERIES 2020-3, Plaintiff vs. JASON W. HEIDEN, ET AL., Defendants

In pursuance of an Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at https://geauga.sheriffsaleauction.ohio.gov/, on Thursday, the 27th day of March, 2025, at 10:00 o’clock A.M., and if the parcel does not receive a sufficient bid, it shall be offered for sale, without regard to the minimum bid requirement, at the same time of day and at the same place of the first sale, on Thursday, the 10th day of April, 2025 the following described real estate, situated in the County of Geauga and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Claridon to wit:

Situated in the Township of Claridon, County of Geauga and State of Ohio, and known as being Sublot No. 10 in Frank and Irma Marincek’s Plymouth Acre Subdivision and being part of Original Lot No. 18, Holmes Tract as shown by the recorded plat in Volume 9 of Maps, Pages 55 of Geauga County Records, as appears by said plat, be the same more or less, but subject to all legal highways.

Commonly known as: 13136 Aldenshire Dr., Chardon, OH 44024

Said Premises Located at: 13136 ALDENSHIRE DRIVE, CLARIDON TOWNSHIP, OH.

Permanent Parcel Number: 12-011000

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

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

Said Premises appraised at ($285,000.00) and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount ($190,000.00). Please note: The appraisals are based on an exterior appraisal of property only, unless otherwise noted.

TERMS OF SALE: The FULL purchase

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

SCOTT A. HILDENBRAND, Sheriff Geauga County, Ohio

Brandon W. Ellis, attorney Feb27Mar6-13, 2025

LEGAL NOTICE

The Geauga County Historical Society Notice is hereby given to general public that the Geauga County Historical Society, a nonprofit organization, pursuant to Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code, and a registered nonprofit organization in the State of Ohio, located in Burton, Geauga County, Ohio, is in possession of items in the collections of the Century Village Museum that were not properly accessioned by, and donated to the Museum during a time period greater than seven (7) years from the date of this notice. These items are, henceforth, the property of the Geauga County Historical Society, and may be used for historical, cultural, or educational purposes. This notice is being issued under provisions of Section 3385.07 of the Ohio Revised Code - the presumption of gifts to a museum.

Feb27 Mar6-13-20-27 Apr3, 2025

LEGAL NOTICE

2024 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT

MIDDLEFIELD TOWNSHIP GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO

Notice is hereby given that the 2024 Annual Financial Report for Middlefield Township is completed and available for public inspection at the Middlefield Township Office, 15228 Madison Road. Please call 440-632-5095 for an appointment.

Mary Ann Pierce, Fiscal Officer Mar6, 2025

LEGAL NOTICE

Munson Township

The Munson Township Trustees will receive sealed bids to be opened at 6:45 PM on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at the Munson Township Office, 12210 Auburn Road, Chardon, OH 44024, for the following:

#1 VIRGIN ASPHALT CONCRETE

#2 ROAD MATERIALS

The above items require separate bids. Bid forms, bid conditions, and bid specifications may be picked up at the Munson Township office, 12210 Auburn Road, Chardon OH 44024, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday.

A bid bond or certified check for $500 shall accompany each individual bid. Individual contracts will be awarded within 30 days to the lowest and best responsible bidders. Address proposals to Munson Township Trustees, c/o Todd Ray, Fiscal Officer, 12210 Auburn Road, Chardon, OH 44024. Mark outside of sealed envelope with appropriate item being bid.

The Munson Township Trustees reserve the right to reject any or all bids or any part whereof.

By order of the Munson Township Trustees Todd Ray, Fiscal Officer Mar6, 2025

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NUMBER 1 March 18, 2025

Geauga County intends to apply to the Ohio Development Services Agency, Office of Community Development, for funding under the FY-2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Small Cities Program, a federally funded program administered by the State of Ohio. Geauga County is eligible to apply for these categories of funding for FY-2025 providing the County meets applicable program requirements.

A. Allocation Program – approximately $284,000.00

B. Targets of Opportunity Program (Downtown Revitalization) - TBD

C. Neighborhood Revitalization Program- Approximately $750,000.00

D. Critical Infrastructure Program - Approximately $500,000.00

E. Residential Public Infrastructure ProgramApproximately $750,000.00

F. Economic Development Program

These projects can include: public service, public improvements, recreational activities, street infrastructure, drainage, water and sewer improvements, demolition of unsafe structures, rehabilitation of neighborhood, rental,

and housing rehabilitation, economic development, and the prevention of slum and blight. Citizens are encouraged to attend this public hearing on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at 9:45 AM in the Commissioner’s Chambers at 12611 Ravenwood Dr., Suite B303, Chardon, OH 44024 for more information on the grant and program requirements. The Commissioner’s Chambers are a handicap accessible facility. If a participant will need auxiliary aids or devices due to a disability, please contact Elaine Malkamaki prior to March 14, 2025, at 440279-1791 in order to ensure that your needs will be accommodated.

Christine Blair, Clerk Mar6, 2025

LEGAL NOTICE

2024 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT

GEAUGA SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

The 2024 Annual Financial Report of the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District is available for viewing at the District Office, 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite 240, Chardon, Ohio 44024 and was filed through the Auditor of State Hinkle System.

Colleen Lair, Administrative Assistant Mar6, 2025

LEGAL NOTICE

2024 ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT

GEAUGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Annual Financial Report of the Geauga County Public Library for the year ended December 31, 2024, has been completed and is available for public inspection in the office of the Fiscal Officer at 12701 Ravenwood Drive Chardon, Ohio 44024 between the hours of 9am-4pm. Monday – Friday. A copy of the report can be provided upon request. Lisa Havlin, Fiscal Officer Mar6, 2025

LEGAL NOTICE/PUBLIC NOTICE

Munson Township Board of Zoning Appeals

Munson Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on March 19, 2025 at 6:30 pm at the Munson Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Rd., Munson, OH to consider the following appeals for variances.

CASE 25-02: John Benedict of Brilliant Electric Sign Co. for the Geauga County Board of Commissioners, 12450 Merritt Rd., Chardon, OH – requests to install 2 additional ground signs 10’ high with 48 square foot sign faces; one on the corner of Ravenwood & Ravenna Roads, and the other on the corner of Merritt and Ravenna Roads. Also requesting to install a directional sign with a 12 square foot sign face on Merritt. Violates SEC. 1003.2 (in part) sign height shall not exceed 6 feet; SEC. 1003.5 (in part) Each commercial, industrial, institutional or medical complex may be permitted the following signs on the premises: a. One ground sign which shall have a maximum area of 20 square feet per sign face and shall be no higher than 6 feet; SEC. 1003.8 Directional Signs – Directional signs at points of ingress and egress on private property shall have a maximum area of 6 square feet per sign face.

CASE 25-03: Dan Alvord Parcel #21-136601 adjacent to 12241 Ravenna Rd., Chardon, OH – requests to construct a 48’ x 48’ accessory building 6’ from the north side property line. Violates SEC. 411 Minimum Dimensional Requirements – minimum side yard setback is 25 feet.

Paula Friebertshauser, Secretary Mar6, 2025

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF INTENT TO SELL UNNEEDED, OBSOLETE, OR UNFIT TOWNSHIP PERSONAL PROPERTY VIA INTERNET AUCTION

TROY TOWNSHIP

Resolution number 2025-1, adopted by the Troy Township Board of Trustees on February 18, 2025 authorizing the disposal of unneeded, obsolete, or unfit township property, including motor vehicles, road machinery, car parts, equipment, tools and office equipment or supplies by internet Auction in accordance with O.R.C. section 505.10 Internet auctions will be conducted through www.govdeals.com with whom Troy Township has contracted. All items will be offered for sale “as is, where is” with Troy Township making no warranty, guarantee, or representation of any kind expressed or implied, as to the condition of said items.

Items will be listed for a minimum of ten (10) days. This notice is posted on the website of township which can be found at www.troytwpgeauga.com

SUBMITTED BY ORDER OF THE TROY TOWNSHIP BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Jane Grudowski, Fiscal Officer Mar6, 2025

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO

Case No. 25-F-000088- The Huntington National Bank, Plaintiff vs. John Doe(s), Name(s) Unknown, the Unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, beneficiaries of Julius Pignatiello Jr. and their unknown spouses and creditors; and, the unknown spouse of Julius Pignatiello Jr., et al., Defendants. John Doe(s), Name(s) Unknown, the Unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, beneficiaries of Julius Pignatiello Jr. and their unknown spouses and creditors; and, the unknown spouse of Julius Pignatiello Jr., whose last known address is 11995 Fowlers Mill Road, Chardon, OH 44024, will take notice that on February 3, 2025, The Huntington National Bank filed its Complaint in the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas at 100 Short Court, Suite 300, Chardon, OH 44024, assigned Case No. 25-F-000088 and styled The Huntington National Bank vs. John Doe(s), Name(s) Unknown, the Unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, beneficiaries of Julius Pignatiello Jr. and their unknown spouses and creditors; and, the unknown spouse of Julius Pignatiello Jr., et al. The object of, and demand for relief in, the Complaint is to foreclose the lien of Plaintiff’s mortgage recorded upon the real estate described below and in which Plaintiff alleges that the foregoing defendant has or claims to have an interest:

Parcel number(s): 21-129600

Property address: 11995 Fowlers Mill Road, Chardon, OH 44024

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

By Ann Marie Johnson, attorney for plaintiff, MDK Legal, P. O. Box 165028, Columbus, OH 43216-5028; 614-220-5611; AMJohnson@mdklegal.com

Mar6-13-20, 2025

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON MOTION TO AMEND THE CHARDON TOWNSHIP ZONING RESOLUTION

R.C. 519.12 (D)

Notice is hereby given that the Chardon Township Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on a motion which is an amendment, identified as number 2025-1, to the Chardon Township Zoning Resolution at the Chardon Township Town Hall at 7:00 o’clock p.m. on March 24, 2025.

The motion proposing to amend the zoning resolution will be available for examination at the Chardon Library from 9:00 o’clock a.m. to 9:00 o’clock p.m. from March 14, 2025, through March 24, 2025.

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

Linda Kerry, Secretary Mar6, 2025

LEGAL

NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO

Case No. 24-F-000699 - Christopher P. Hitchcock, Treasurer of Geauga County, Ohio, Plaintiff, vs. May F. Pressler, et al., Defendants

May F. Pressler, and the Unknown Spouse, if any, of May F. Pressler, whose last known address was 4650 Cove Circle, Apt. 611, Saint Petersburg, FL 33708, otherwise whose current address is unknown, and cannot, with reasonable diligence, be ascertained shall take notice; and, if deceased, their unknown heirs, devises, legatees, administrators, executors, and assigns will take notice that on the 18th day of October, 2024, the Treasurer Of Geauga County, filed a Complaint in the Court of Common Pleas, Geauga County, 100 Short Court Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024, entitled Christopher P. Hitchcock, Treasurer of Geauga County vs. May F. Pressler, et al., Case No: 24-F-000699, against the above-named parties, praying that the premises hereinafter described be sold for the collection of delinquent real estate taxes, owed and unpaid, is $229.23 together with accruing taxes, assessments, penalties, interest, and charges; as well as court costs. Said premises is described as permanent parcel number(s) 23-259300. A complete legal description of the parcel(s) can be obtained from the Geauga County Recorder’s Office. The volume and page number for the parcel(s) can be obtained from the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. The object of the action is to obtain from the

Court a judgment foreclosing the tax liens against such real estate and ordering the sale of such real estate for the satisfaction of delinquent taxes. Such action is brought against the real property only and no personal judgment shall be entered in it. However, if pursuant to the action, the property is sold for an amount that is less than the amount of the delinquent taxes, assessments, charges, penalties and interest against it, the Court, in a separate order, may enter a deficiency judgment against the owner of record of a parcel for the amount of the difference; if that owner of record is a corporation, the Court may enter the deficiency judgment against the stockholder holding a majority of the corporation’s stock.

The above-named parties are required to answer on or before 28 days after the last date of publication. Such answer must be filed with the Clerk of Courts, and a copy must be served on the Prosecuting Attorney.

By Kristen Rine, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney, Attorney for Plaintiff. Mar6-13-20, 2025

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RESOLUTION PROPOSING TO AMEND THE CLARIDON TOWNSHIP ZONING RESOLUTION

O.R.C. 519.12(G)

Notice is hereby given that the Claridon Township Board of Township Trustees will conduct a public hearing on a resolution which is an amendment, identified as number Z2025-1, to the Claridon Township Zoning Resolution at the Claridon Administration Building at 7:00 pm on March 17, 2025.

The resolution proposing to amend the zoning resolution will be available for examination at the Claridon Township Administration Building from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, on March 10, 12 and 17, 2025.

Jonathan Tiber, Township Trustee Mar6, 2025

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

Case No. 25-F-000059 - Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC v. Roland Ayemoba, et al. Rubenora Ayemoba, whose last known address is 12894 Sperry Rd., Chesterland, OH 44026, will take notice that on January 20, 2025, a Complaint was filed in the matter of Carrington Mortgage Services, LLC v. Roland Ayemoba, et al., Case No. 25-F-000059, in the Court of Common Pleas of Geauga County, Ohio, 100 Short Ct. St., #300, Chardon, OH 44024, seeking foreclosure and alleging that the Defendant(s) Rubenora Ayemoba, have or may claim to have an interest in the real estate located at 12894 Sperry Rd., Chesterland, OH 44026 and known as Parcel Number 11128580. A complete legal description of the property may be obtained from the Geauga County Auditor’s Office, located at 231 Main St., Unit 1A, Chardon, OH 44024.

You are required to answer the publication within 28 days after the last publication of this Notice, which will be published once per week for three consecutive weeks, and the last publication will be made on March 20, 2025. In the case of your failure to answer or respond as permitted by the Ohio Civil Rules within the time stated, a judgment by default will be rendered against you for the relief demanded in the Complaint.

CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC

By: F. Peter Costello, #0076112; Mark R. Lembright, #0041545; F. Peter Costello, #0073329; ALBERTELLI LAW PARTNERS OHIO, LLC, Attorneys for Plaintiff, 4807 Rockside Road, Ste. 200, Independence, OH 44131; (216) 588-1500; (216) 771-4334-fax; Ohcontact@alaw.net Mar6-13-20, 2025

LEGAL NOTICE

Geauga County Notice is hereby given that sealed competitive bids will be received by the Geauga County Board of Commissioners, 12611 Ravenwood Dr., Suite 350, Chardon, OH 44024, or by mail at the same address, until 1:45 p.m. local time on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 and will be publicly opened and read aloud shortly thereafter at 2:10 p.m. in Room B303.

An envelope containing the bid and other required documents shall be sealed and clearly marked “Bid-Maple Leaf Residences-Roof and Window Replacement”, Attn: Christine Blair, Commissioners’ Clerk, Geauga County Board of Commissioners, 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite 350, Chardon, OH 44024

Each bid must be accompanied by a bid guaranty in the form of either a certified or cashier’s check or an irrevocable letter of credit pursuant to Chapter 1305 of the Ohio Revised Code, in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount bid, or a bid bond in accordance with R.C. 153.54 (B) and R.C. 153.571 in the

amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the bid amount. Such check or bid bond to be made in favor of the Geauga County Board of Commissioners and shall be held as a guarantee that in the event the bid is accepted and a contract awarded to the bidder, the contract will be duly executed and its performance properly secured.

The specifications will be available for pickup and inspection at the Offices of the Geauga County Department of Community & Economic Development, 12611 Ravenwood Dr., Suite 370, Chardon, OH during normal business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday from Thursday, March 6, 2025 until 1:45 p.m., Wednesday, March 26, 2025. There will be a pre-bid meeting starting at the first site at 10612 Wilson Mills Rd., Chardon, OH 44024 at 10:00 am on Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

The estimate of probable cost of construction is $114,192.00.

The successful bidder is required to furnish a bond for the faithful performance of the contract in a sum of not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the total bid price for the complete work. Said bond to be that of an approved surety company authorized to transact business in the State of Ohio meeting the requirements of the O.R.C. Section 153.57. This project is subject to federal prevailing wage.

A copy of this legal notice is posted on the county’s internet site on the World Wide Web. Go to http://www.co.geauga.oh.us/Notices/Bids and click on the project name to view this legal notice.

Geauga County reserves the right to reject any and all bids or any part thereof, and to waive any informalities and/or irregularities in the bids. The County’s decision on any award is final.

BY THE ORDER OF THE GEAUGA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Christine Blair, Clerk Mar6, 2025

LEGAL NOTICE

Geauga County

Notice is hereby given that sealed competitive bids will be received by the Geauga County Board of Commissioners, 12611 Ravenwood Dr., Suite 350, Chardon, OH 44024, or by mail at the same address, until 1:45 p.m. local time on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 and will be pub

quired documents shall be sealed and clearly marked “Bid-Chagrin Falls Park Community Center-Roof Replacement”, Attn: Christine Blair, Commissioners’ Clerk, Geauga County Board of Commissioners, 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite 350, Chardon, OH 44024

Each bid must be accompanied by a bid guaranty in the form of either a certified or cashier’s check or an irrevocable letter of credit pursuant to Chapter 1305 of the Ohio Revised Code, in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the amount bid, or a bid bond in accordance with R.C. 153.54 (B) and R.C. 153.571 in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the bid amount. Such check or bid bond to be made in favor of the Geauga County Board of Commissioners and shall be held as a guarantee that in the event the bid is accepted and a contract awarded to the bidder, the contract will be duly executed and its performance properly secured.

The specifications will be available for pickup and inspection at the Offices of the Geauga County Department of Community & Economic Development, 12611 Ravenwood Dr., Suite 370, Chardon, OH during normal business hours from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday from Thursday, March 6, 2025 until 1:45 p.m., Wednesday, March 26, 2025. There will be a pre-bid meeting at 7060 Woodland Ave., Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 at 9:00 am on Thursday, March 20, 2025.

The estimate of probable cost of construction is $112,573.00.

The successful bidder is required to furnish a bond for the faithful performance of the contract in a sum of not less than one hundred percent (100%) of the total bid price for the complete work. Said bond to be that of an approved surety company authorized to transact business in the State of Ohio meeting the requirements of the O.R.C. Section 153.57. This project is subject to federal prevailing wage.

A copy of this legal notice is posted on the county’s internet site on the World Wide Web. Go to http://www.co.geauga.oh.us/Notices/Bids and click on the project name to view this legal notice.

Geauga County reserves the right to reject any and all bids or any part thereof, and to waive any informalities and/or irregularities in the bids. The County’s decision on any award is final. BY THE ORDER OF THE GEAUGA COUNTY

Following is a list of real estate transfers for the week ending Feb. 28, 2025, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only.

AUBURN TOWNSHIP

Bonnie L. Castle, 10666 Washington St., to Amanda M. Bird, $120,000. (5.00 acres)

Deborah Rae Blankenship, 17511 Ravenna Road, to Nicholas L. Blankenship, $148,000. (1.23 acres)

Jacqueline A. and Daniel Hromada III, 11560 Frostwood Drive, to Pablo Henriquez, $700,000. (3.00 acres)

BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP

Michael K. Topalian, 17549 Fairlawn Drive, to James William and Amanda Kristin Grubbs (co-trustees), $280,000. (0.00 acres)

Canyon Lakes Colony Co., Crescent Ridge, to JEMM Construction LLC, $290,000. (1.27 acres)

Jeffrey S. Onyshko, Pilgrim Avenue, to Lucas and Christina Koen, $225,000. (2.20 acres)

US Bank National Association, 16794 Huron St., to Steve Kellermann, $86,100. (0.30 acres)

Elise M. Lambert, 17640 Walnut Trail, to John and Joan Schenkel, $240,000. (0.00 acres)

Griffin Sukel, 19039 Hillside Lane, to Rebecca Grabski and Jarred Mayforth, $385,000. (1.58 acres)

BURTON TOWNSHIP

B. K. Monroe Inc., Hale Road, to John Paul and Paul Miller, $591,200. (44.29 acres)

B. K. Monroe Inc., Durkee Road, to Aaron R. and Rebecca A. Hershberger, $400,000. (31.17 acres)

Sharon Clemson Burger, 15163 Burton

Real Estate Transfers

Windsor Road, to Woodside Estates LLC, $85,000. (0.07 acres)

BURTON VILLAGE

Paula A. Ward, 14718 Evergreen Drive, to Troy J. and Abbey Carroll, $280,000. (0.35 acres)

CHARDON CITY

David A. Carter, 308 Irma Drive, to Jamie L. Petti, $225,000. (0.27 acres)

Erik Hoenigman, 309 Cynthia Drive, to Emma Heim, $225,000. (0.27 acres)

Grandview Homes 1 LLC, 211 Irma Drive, to Erica J. Tibbens, $210,000. (0.37 acres)

NVR Inc., 181 High Fox Drive, to Philip and Patty Keister, $476,700. (0.17 acres)

Erik Hoenigman, 319 Cynthia Drive, to Zachary Lawrence, $210,000. (0.27 acres)

Thistlecreek Development LLC, 211 Windflower Drive, to JEMM Construction LLC, $70,100. (0.20 acres)

JEMM Construction LLC, 211 Windflower Drive, to Griffin Sukel, $489,500. (0.20 acres)

Theresa M. Fauver, 309 Hilltop Drive, to Nancy C. McCauley, $219,000. (0.29 acres)

CHARDON TOWNSHIP

Kristen M. Lutzke (trustee), 10510 Pinegate Drive, to Raymond C. and Kara L. Gotliebowski, $300,000. (2.62 acres)

Kristen M. Lutzke (trustee), Pinegate Drive (s/l 12), to Cleveland Excavating LLC, $100,000. (2.88 acres)

CLARIDON TOWNSHIP

Diana Markus, Patricia A. Glaze, and Bonnie Burckel, Old State Road, to Gayland R. and Marilyn A. Moore, $118,000. (9.05 acres)

HAMBDEN TOWNSHIP

Ryan Y. and Tori D. Greathouse, 12988 Chardon Windsor Road, to Jon R. Brey, $180,000. (1.50 acres)

Walter L. Wallace, Venus Road (s/l 13), to Jason Donald and Stephanie Kristine Beyer, $60,000. (1.00 acres)

Jennifer A. and James L. Hungerford, Rock Creek Road (s/l 2), to Ryan J. and Tiana D. Vancura, $60,000. (3.77 acres)

HUNTSBURG TOWNSHIP

Jonathan A. and Marie M. Miller, 16960

Pioneer Road, to Chester and Sarah Miller, $100,000. (10.07 acres)

MIDDLEFIELD TOWNSHIP

Marvin F. and Wilma E. Miller, 17661 Peters Road, to Aaron D. and Susan A. Miller, $270,000. (5.51 acres)

Melvin J. and John L. Gingerich, 16239 Newcomb Road, to Melvin J. Gingerich and Laurie P. Miller, $50,000. (2.87 acres)

Quin Properties LLC, 15245 Georgia Road, to Cle Industries LLC, $180,000. (0.25 acres)

MIDDLEFIELD VILLAGE

Barbara A. Westover, 15052 Woodsong Drive, to Edward A. Westover, $230,000. (0.00 acres)

Tyler and Alanna C. Mazanec, 14845 Glen Valley Drive, to Jacob S. Moore, $252,000. (0.23 acres)

MONTVILLE TOWNSHIP

Richard E. and Georgia L. Young, 15263 and 15277 Rock Creek Drive, to Lucas and Elizabeth Chuha, $250,000. (24.97 acres)

Grandview Unlimited LLC, 16965 Leggett Road, to Wesley and Alexandra Ware, $335,000. (2.00 acres)

MUNSON TOWNSHIP

Franklin P. and Vivian C. Skoch (TOD), 12770 Auburn Road, to Brian R. Holt, $180,000. (10.00 acres)

NEWBURY TOWNSHIP

Bulldog Investment Properties, 14642 Zenith Drive, to Kolt Medvec, $120,000. (0.45 acres)

Frederick C. Welty, 11630 Butternut Road, to Melissa A. Lezuka, $300,000. (5.01 acres)

Elizabeth F. Tonelli, Fairmount Road, to Angelo and Laureann Finelli, $57,400. (4.41 acres)

Joseph Griffith, 11018 Music St., to John L. and Kristen N. Drennen, $236,000. (3.66 acres)

10242 Kinsman Road LLC, 10242 Kinsman Road, to Jeffrey E. Pausch, $250,000. (1.83 acres)

PARKMAN TOWNSHIP

Edith and Robert Claar Jr., 17530 Reynolds Road, to US Bank Trust National Associ-

ation (trustee), $148,000. (10.97 acres)

Jake J. and Mary G. Byler, 17888 Tavern Road, to Marty M. and Esther G. Weaver, $375,000. (8.84 acres)

Bill D. and Lorene Gingerich, 16870 Madison Road, to Jonathon B. Gingerich and Lorene M. Detweiler, $255,000. (7.96 acres)

Mark M. and Ruby M. Byler, Tavern Road, to The Haven Amish Community Youth Center, $270,000. (21.48 acres)

Allen M. and Martha R. Miller, Tavern Road, to The Haven Amish Community Youth Center, $50,000. (5.09 acres)

Allen M. and Martha R. Miller, Tavern Road, to Mark M. and Ruby M. Byler, $12,000. (3.11 acres)

Mark M. Byler and Ruby M. Byler, Nash Road, to Allen M. and Martha R. Miller, $6,300. (1.84 acres)

SOUTH RUSSELL VILLAGE

Karen C. and Mike J. Miller Sr., Bell Road, to Adam Valencic, $255,000. (1.83 acres)

THOMPSON TOWNSHIP

Philip and Erin Lapish, 6305 Dewey Road, to Jennifer T. and Nathan Fahl, $127,000. (10.62 acres)

Sheriff’s Report

The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office Feb. 21 to Feb. 27, 2025.

TRESPASSING

Feb. 21

12:43 p.m., Main Marked Road, Parkman. Parkman Polar Bear Snowmobile Club needs to meet with a Deputy to report snowmobilers trespassing on their trails. Will meet at the Parkman Community House in 30 minutes. President of the club has trail camera pictures of possible father/son riding on Main Market without permission on January 17. They have not been back since, but a member of the club followed the group to Pierce in Garrettsville the other day. Advice given.

FOR RENT

Auburn: 1BR apartment, includes laundry room and attached garage. No pets. $975/mo. Call 440-2210649.

EVENTS

Square Dance Lessons! Middlefield, Perry, Bainbridge, Willoughby. Family Friendly dance for mind and body. Friendship set to music. Call 440-667-2446.

FOR SALE

Ladder jacks $50. 12-foot expanding plank $100. Mantis Tiller $200. Hitch Carrier Tray $100. Hand-held electric leaf blower $50. 440-554-5731.

Antique Dining Room Set for sale: Lifetime furniture. Table with leaf, 6 chairs, buffet, sideboard, China cabinet. Good condition. Call/text 440-223-9023.

Family Burial Plot for sale. All Souls Cemetery. Serene location in prime section. Section 16. 216-440-8743.

Alpina Sports Red Bird Cross County Skis w/poles, 210cm/6’.5”; Alpina Touring Boots size 11, EC, $170. Fischer Jupiter Control Cruising Skis w/poles, 200cm/6’.2”; Alpina Ski Boots size 8.5, EC, $180. 440-343-9446.

For Sale: Small upholstered chair, stoneware pottery, jugs, antique coffee mills, humidors, school desk. Free crib mattress. 440-729-1082.

DEER HUNTERS: (40) Deer Hunter and (73) Bull Hunter Magazines. Vintage, Excellent Condition. Great reading and informational. Harvest that Big One!! Inquire. 440223-9471.

Two burial plots at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens with full package: 2 vaults, 2 caskets, dual memorial headstone; $7,400. 440-476-0706.

6ft Folding Security Gate: make offer. Ryobi 2300 Generator, new/in-box, $750. (2)Predator one man 4” augers, $200/each. Craftsman Bench Grinder, on pedestal, like new, $50. 440-272-5736.

Firewood: mixed hardwoods, 4’x8’x16-inch pieces, $135. Delivered within 15 miles of Chardon. 440-6875404.

Sofa: excellent condition,$200. (3) Ratchet Sets $20/ each. Toolbox w/assorted tools and wrenches $30. 440-313-1413.

New white triple track Storm Windows: perfect for home & porch enclosures (7) 30-1/4x59-1/4 $125 each. George 440-336-5044.

Lake View Cemetery, 4 burial plots total (2 double lots): Cemetery Price $10,100 per dbl. Asking $8,000 each dbl. 440-729-0070.

Mid Century: Open wood large display unit, great condition, $175. Coffee tables, $100/each. (2) Arm Chairs, $50/each. 216-598-6652.

HELP WANTED

Looking for a few qualified craftsmen for a small indoor project, including a kitchen and some doors. Call/text 216-466-5772.

MSI is hiring PT/FT Drivers and Direct Care staff. Benefits available. For more info call Cara at 440- 564-1027 ext.1.

Yard Worker wanted for Spring, Summer, Fall. Starting at $16/hr, cash daily, more with experience, driver’s license preferred. 440-338-3563. Russell address.

RUSSELL: Stable help needed. 2 senior horses. Feed, clean stalls and let out. Morning and evenings. Possible apartment available. Must have experience and love horses. Call 540-355-8799, leave message.

PETS & ANIMALS

Barn homes needed for a number of fixed & vaxxed semi-feral cats whose elderly caretaker was evicted. Help us help them. Rebecca 440-321-2485.

Classifieds

MISCELLANEOUS

FREE fact: marijuana is WAY more potent and harmful than ever before! Don’t be naive. Educate yourself and especially young people.

REAL ESTATE

Homes & Land Wanted: any condition or situation! Fast, friendly, local. Serving Geauga and surrounding counties. Text or call Wayne at 330-269-9595.

SERVICES

ALL SAW PROS: All makes and models, Chainsaw Repair, General Maintenance, Porting, Rebuilds. Fast, friendly, efficient and reasonably priced!! Multiple References. Call Mitchal 440-662-2049. Senior, Veteran, First Responder Discounts!!!

All Season Tree and Landscape LLC: Insured! Removals, Machine work, Climbing, Crane work, land clearing, trimming, storm damage. No job too small, no job too big!! CALL the pros you won’t regret it. References upon request. SENIOR, VETERAN, FIRST RESPONDERS DISCOUNTS. Call Mitchel 440 622 2049.

Need help organizing or clearing your clutter? Organizer Sharon can help! Charging by the hour. Call/text 440668-8768.

Will do housework, cleaning, laundry, and elder care. Experienced with references. 440-313-1804.

WANTED TO BUY

Old fishing tackle wanted: fishing lures (wood or plastic), mouse to bear traps, wooden duck decoys. Call Lee 440-313-8331.

4-wheelers, 3-wheelers, dirt bikes, mini-bikes, go-carts, golf carts, gators, farm tractors/equipment, trailers, riding mowers, snowplows. Paying cash. 440-413-3119. Also, scrap cleanup and removal.

Buying all Stanley Bailey planes. Call Karl at 440-8123392.

Karlovec Media Group is hiring account representatives to sell print and online advertising in and around Geauga County, specifically in the Chesterland and Kirtland areas. Candidates must be able to manage time wisely, meet deadlines and have reliable transportation. All of our staff must be willing to work in a team environment to help grow our newspapers. The ability to understand and live with a deadline-driven business is a must.

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