Engineer Error Leaves Middlefield, Chardon Short on Road Funds
By Ann WishArt Ann@kArlovecmediA com
Middlefield Village Fiscal Officer Nick Giardina demanded an apology Feb. 6 from Geauga County Engineer Andy Haupt for failing to submit two applications required to reimburse municipalities for road work completed last year.
The missed submissions left Middlefield Village short $120,000 and the city of Chardon short $300,000
from the municipal road tax fund for projects completed in 2025.
During the heated meeting in the Geauga County Auditor’s Office conference room, county Prosecutor Jim Flaiz appeared to be as angry as Giardina about the failure of the engineer’s office to complete the reimbursement process.
Geauga County Auditor Chuck Walder said his office received no submissions from the engineer’s office, even though both municipalities
had applied for the funds on time and planned their budgets assuming reimbursement.
“We want to make sure peo ple who expect money get money in a timely manner,” he said, noting a process was created in 2020 to ensure all required steps are completed so money from license plate
fees is reimbursed to municipalities for road projects.
Flaiz said documentation showed both Chardon and Middlefield received emails last year from Haupt’s department stating the prosecutor’s office was reviewing their municipal road tax applications.
“That was absolutely untrue,” Flaiz said, adding he did not learn about Middlefield’s application until Giardina called him Jan. 9.
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Parkman Township
ODOT Partners with Amish, Trustees on Rt. 422
By Ann WishArt Ann@kArlovecmediA com
Solutions are being explored to improve safety for Amish buggy traffic along U.S. Route 422 following a meeting between members of the Amish Road Safety Committee, Ohio Department of Transportation officials and Parkman Township Trustee Joyce Peters.
“It was one of the more productive meetings I’ve ever been to,” Peters said during the Parkman Township Trustees regular meeting Feb. 3.
An October motor vehicle-buggy crash on Route 422 resulted in one fatality and one serious injury, both Amish residents, prompting members of the Amish community to attend the Oct. 21 trustees meeting to ask for help.
Other buggy-vehicle accidents have occurred along the corridor, the committee said, citing high speeds, heavy traffic and drivers unfamiliar with horse-drawn buggies as ongoing safety concerns.
Peters said the Feb. 3 meeting led ODOT personnel to agree to explore several possible solutions.
“There are several irons in the fire on how to fix this,” she said.
One proposal includes installing a traffic light at the Y-intersection of Route 422, Main Market Road and Farmington Road, a solution the Amish committee strongly supports, Peters said.
Farther west, the intersection of state Route 528 and Main Market Road is particularly dangerous for slower horse-drawn buggies due to heavy traffic, according to previous reporting.
In October, the Amish Road Safety Committee asked whether a
bypass could be constructed from north of the intersection to Farmington Road to allow buggies to avoid the intersection.
Peters said Feb. 3 multiple bypass options were discussed.
“There are two or three options for a bypass. It depends on the property owners,” she said, noting an easement across private property would be required.
Ideally, the bypass would begin near the Route 528 intersection with state Route 168 north of the intersection, she said.
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Community Meetings
Listed are upcoming public meetings and executive sessions in Huntsburg, Middlefield and Parkman townships, the Village of Middlefield and Cardinal Schools. (Please note: These meeting notices are NOT legal notices.)
Huntsburg Twp.: March 3, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees; March 17, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings held at the Town Hall, 16534 Mayfield Road.
Middlefield Twp.: March 9, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at Township Office, 15228 Madison Road, unless otherwise noted.
Middlefield Village: March 5, 12 p.m., Housing Council; March 10, 6 p.m., Planning Commission; March 12, 5:30 p.m. – Recreation Committee, 6 p.m. – Finance & Ordinance Committee, 6:30 p.m. – Safety Committee, 7 p.m. – Village Council. All meetings are at the Municipal Center, 14860 N. State Ave.
Parkman Twp.: March 3, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees; March 17, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Parkman Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, unless otherwise noted.
Cardinal BOE: Feb. 25, 6:30 p.m., work session; March 11, 6:30 p.m., regular meeting; March 25, 6:30 p.m., work session. All meetings held at BOE Office, 15982 E. High St., Middlefield, unless otherwise indicated.
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American Legion Pancake Breakfasts
Sundays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Burton Middlefield American Legion Atwood-Mauck Post 459 is serving its annual all-you-can-eat pancake, sausage and scrambled eggs breakfasts every Sunday through April 19, excluding Easter, at the post located at 14052 Goodwin St. in Burton. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 for children ages 6-13 and free for children under 6.
Gardening 101
Feb. 21, 10 a.m. to noon
Geauga County Master Gardener Volunteers are offering a free, four-part Gardening 101 series for those interested in vegetable and fruit gardening. The classes will be held in the Patterson Center at the Geauga County Extension Office, 14269 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton. The series opens with “Site Selection and Preparation.”
They are also offering a free “All About Tomatoes” class on Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Registration is required; call 440-8344656. For more information, visit geauga. osu.edu.
Bloodmobile
Feb. 24, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at Parkman Community House, 16295 Main Market Road. Visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-733-2767 to make an appointment.
Property Tax Changes
Feb. 25, 6:30-8 p.m.
The Geauga County Auditor’s Office and the League of Women Voters of Geauga and the Geauga County Public Library will host
a moderated program at Bainbridge Public Library about property taxes, how they work and how they support community services. The program brings together a panel of local elected officials, government representatives and school officials to explain how tax revenue is allocated and used within their organizations.
The program is the first in a series of three sessions, with the other two to follow in the coming months. Attendees can submit questions at the event.
Programs are open to the public and require free registration at geaugalibrary.libcal. com.
Family Dinner and Movie Night
Feb. 27, 4 p.m.
First United Methodist Church hosts its God Shares a Meal and movie night at the church located at 14999 South State Ave., Middlefield. Dinner is from 4-6 p.m., followed by a family movie at 6:15 p.m. For information, call 440-632-0480.
Spring Tree Sale
April 16 and 17
Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is holding its spring tree sale. The sale offers a streamlined selection of both bareroot seedlings and 1-3 gallon container trees and shrubs. Rain barrels are also available.
For more information, tree descriptions and to place orders, visit geaugaswcd.com. Order deadline is March 30. Orders are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.
The pickup dates are April 16, from 4-8 p.m., and April 17, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Geauga County Fairgrounds in Burton. Questions? Call 440-834-1122.
Geauga Park District
For more information and registration, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.
How Sweet It Is!
The park district’s 40th annual Sap’s-a-Risin’ celebration returns to Swine Creek Reservation in Middlefield.
Free festivities on three Sundays – Feb. 22, March 1 and March 8, all from noon to 4 p.m. – include sap-gathering in the sugarbush with a horse-drawn sap sled, sugar house tours with sample tastes of fresh syrup, and historical stations with costumed interpreters displaying and demonstrating maple sug-
aring methods from prehistoric to modern day. Plus, visit Swine Creek Lodge to warm up with free maple treats and live music featuring the The Real Deal String Band on Feb. 22, The Pickle Milk String Band on March 1 and Mr. Haney String Band on March 8. Maple syrup produced right onsite will also be available for sale as supplies last.
Swine Creek Reservation is also a featured stop on two drive-it-yourself tours on March 8: the Ohio Maple Producers’ Maple Madness Tour and the local Maple Tour of Northeast Ohio. Tour maps with complete lists of participating sugar houses are available at ohiomaple.org and mpneoh.com.
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“Unfortunately, by the time we were aware of this, it was too late,” he said. “We did not know about this and, if we had, it would have been fixed.”
A checklist created in 2020 to ensure key deadlines are met when moving funds through the approval process is posted on the county engineer’s website, Flaiz said.
“I don’t appreciate it when my office’s reputation is harmed when people lie about sending us emails that were not sent,” he said.
Assistant Prosecutor Kristen Rine, who attended the meeting, outlined the process required to receive municipal road tax funds, which starts with the municipality proposing road projects to the county engineer in advance.
“There needs to be a recommendation from the county engineer that this is a good project for MRT funds,” she said.
Once the engineer reviews and approves the project and cost estimate, the request is sent to the Geauga County Commissioners, who typically certify the funds, Rine said. The funds are then encumbered through the auditor’s office, with the encumbrances signed by the commissioners.
However, neither project was encumbered, with the process apparently stalling in the engineer’s office, leaving the auditor unable to issue reimbursement payments to Middlefield Village and the city of Chardon, Rine said.
She added there is no clear legal path to retroactively reimburse Middlefield Village.
A possible alternative to reimbursing Chardon was discussed but will require legal research, she said.
Walder concurred legal alternatives may be possible.
“There have been a lot of times when our office has had to squint, but we can’t close our eyes,” he said, acknowledging government processes do not always go according to plan and he relies on legal advice regarding flexibility.
In this case, the Ohio Revised Code provisions are strict, Walder said.
“We couldn’t squint hard enough. The money was not there. We couldn’t pay,” he said. “I think we exhausted the remedies that
we could have, perhaps, done.”
Middlefield Village Solicitor Luke McConville said the lack of available funds leaves no corrective steps.
“It’s frustrating. We submit this application. We have people in our administration responsibly following up with the engineer’s office, calling to check on it and getting lip service,” he said. “There were any number of opportunities early in the process to have a discussion … that would have benefited everybody.”
The possibility of Middlefield Village filing a lawsuit against the county seeking reimbursement was briefly raised.
“I don’t want the county to get sued over this. I would love to avoid that,” Flaiz said, adding he would prefer to find a way to make the village whole.
McConville said the village does not want to punish the taxpayers.
“If you want to work with us directly… I don’t know if there’s an answer,” Flaiz said.
Giardina said he is open to cooperation, and Walder noted there is $560,000 in unused municipal road tax funds that could cover both municipalities’ losses if a legal solution can be identified.
Walder said he does not want to damage his working relationship with Giardina but must follow the law.
“We know the auditor is not at fault. I appreciate (he) took phone calls from me in January,” Giardina said, then pointed at Haupt. “The biggest problem is, we were literally lied to the entire time on the phone.”
Middlefield Village Administrator Leslie McCoy said she left messages for Haupt seeking clarification on why the village had not received reimbursement in January but did not receive return calls.
“I’m not going to make excuses. It’s on me. And I apologize,” said Haupt, who was quiet until the end of the hourlong meeting.
“Our biggest complaint, with deference to Leslie, is just what we went through,” Giardina said. “(Haupt) apologized and that’s what I wanted to hear.”
Haupt said he believes the current policy does not align with state law and needs revision, adding the timelines for applications are confusing.
Flaiz replied, “The checklist is simple. Do your job and (tell your) employees not to lie to people.”
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Faith Matters Sharing a Cup of Tea
Most every day, my wife and I enjoy a cup of tea in the late afternoon. It’s a tradition that began back in 1981 when we were doing Christian ministry in India.
There is a necessary process that goes with making tea in a Commonwealth country (previously a part of the British Empire). It begins with a good loose-leaf tea. Our personal favorites include tea from Assam (India), Kenya or Sri Lanka. No tea bags allowed.
After boiling some water, the teapot is warmed up and the water emptied, before adding a couple teaspoons of black tea. After filling the pot with boiling water, the tea may be agitated a bit before replacing the lid. It is then left to steep for 3-4 minutes.
A small amount of milk is put into the mug (or teacup for proper occasions) before pouring the freshly brewed tea. A strainer is used to catch any tea leaves that may exit the teapot while pouring. Some folks might then add a bit of sugar according to personal taste. A freshly baked scone or biscuit (cookie) is usually served along with the “cuppa” tea.
anger and forgiveness that need to be tended to? Don’t allow neglect to undermine the joy and blessing that a good marriage is meant to bring.
God brought you and your spouse together for a reason. The vows you shared with one another are important. Your commitment to love each other is much more than a feeling. It must be rooted in a determination to give and serve one another unselfishly. Marriage provides us with a place to learn that love must be practical.
By Roger Kruse
You might also be interested to know that I have a collection of nearly 30 vintage English teapots.
It is a good idea for a married couple to set aside some daily time together. It presents the opportunity for sharing the events of the day, discussing family issues or making future plans.
A good marriage requires regular communication and informal moments for just catching up. Sometimes a working husband and working wife find it hard to give priority time for nurturing their own relationship. Add to that the raising of children and all the activities that follow and it becomes a real challenge for meaningful time to connect.
Take a moment to think about your own marriage. How is it going? What challenges are you facing? Are you finding companionship and friendship in your relationship? Is romance alive and well? Are there issues of
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 is often read during the marriage ceremony. We are reminded that:
“Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. … Three things will last forever—faith, hope, and love—and the greatest of these is love.”
Forty-five years ago, I asked my wife to marry me in Allahabad, India. We had only known each other for five weeks. Nevertheless, there was a deep conviction that God had brought us together purposely, to serve Him as a team. Glenda was from New Zealand and I was born and raised in Solon. The rest, as they say, is history.
Blessed with five children and eight grandchildren, we have weathered the challenges that came our way. Our faith in Jesus has been the glue that keeps us together. Each day is a gift from God to share with one another. Yesterday, we shared a cup of tea before having a special night out at a fancy restaurant to celebrate our love.
Roger Kruse long ago discovered the truth of Proverbs 18:22. “The man who finds a wife finds a treasure, and he receives favor from the Lord.”
aired Feb. 7. Team members include adviser James Kennedy and students Emma Clinger, Evan Everette, Layla Marcum and Gage Wagamon.
SUBMITTED
Outstanding Third-Graders: East Geauga Kiwanis Club recently recognized Cardinal Elementary School third-graders Dane Knauff, pictured right, and Lyla Slone for their good grades and good behavior during the second quarter. Each student received a certificate and four literature books
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Funding for the approximately threequarter-mile buggy path could come from Geauga County, ODOT and private donors, Peters said.
“It’s all possibilities at this point,” she said. “I said it would probably be 2030 before (a buggy lane) is done. We need immediate help on 422.”
Another option would be to construct a buggy lane along the north side of Route 422, Peters said.
The traffic light at Main Market and Farmington roads could be installed sooner, as could additional signage along Main Market Road warning motorists of buggy traffic, she added.
Installing a turn arrow at the traffic light at Main Market Road and Route 528 would also improve traffic flow and increase safety for buggies, Peters said.
“A year ago, we asked for that,” she said, adding the township also requested ODOT
lower the speed limit to 35 mph on Main Market Road from state Route 282 north to where Main Market curves west toward the township center.
“We are on board with whatever solutions they come up with to make it safer,” Peters said.
Driver education is also needed to help motorists safely share the road with Amish buggies, she added.
“The meeting was very productive,” Peters said. “(Solutions are) not going to happen overnight.”
The safety committee has been asked to submit a letter to ODOT outlining its needs and concerns, Peters said.
Community House Project
Trustees also discussed funding for rehabilitation of the two-story front porch at the Parkman Community House.
The historic building has undergone major interior renovations during the past four years, but the front porch, which spans the entire length of the structure, requires significant repairs, trustees previously said.
Fiscal Officer Denise Villers said the
Obituaries
Kathleen Rose Domokos
Kathleen “Kathy” Rose Domokos, age 75, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, at Hospice House in Euclid, Ohio.
She was born on Jan. 28, 1951, in Chardon, Ohio, to the late Elmer and Margaret (nee Fulop) Domokos. Kathy grew up in Windsor, Ohio, and later moved to Middlefield, Ohio.
After she graduated from Grand Valley High School, she attended Faith Baptist Bi ble College, where she received a bachelor’s degree in music and Christian Education.
Kathy worked for Great Lakes Cheese Co. for more than 39 years.
She loved the outdoors, particularly camping, hiking and kayaking.
She was a long-time member of Huntsburg Baptist Church. She served her church family faithfully her whole life. She loved the Lord so much and was anxiously waiting to meet Him.
Kathy had a genuine passion for memo-
Academic Awards Available
The Awards Committee for the First Congregational Church of Claridon announces the availability of awards for the 2025-26 academic year. The purpose of the award is to encourage people to further their education through a traditional college, trade school or the equivalent.
Graduating high school seniors, college students or high school graduates are encouraged to apply. Candidates should be prepared to write about church, school and community involvement.
Application forms are available through the guidance offices of Agape, Berkshire, Cardinal and Chardon schools; Claridon Congregational Church; or by emailing awards.ccc@gmail.com.
Applications are due no later than March 23 by email.
trustees set aside $100,000 for the project, but a recent estimate from Envelope Consulting Services LLC, of Chardon, placed the cost at approximately $300,000.
John Weedon, of Reservation Farm on Route 528 in Parkman Township, attended the Feb. 3 meeting and offered to contract with the township to search for grants to help fund the project.
Trustee Lance Portman suggested a flat rate of $5,000 for grant applications, along
with 9% of any grant funding awarded. Weedon said the grant application process could take several years. He requested any information trustees could provide and said he would contact Envelope Consulting for details of the study, emphasizing the importance of a strong narrative.
“It’s all about a story. We need to demonstrate urgency, the relevance of the building to the township,” he said. “This is truly the heart of the township. We need to preserve it.”
rizing scripture. She committed at least eight books of the Bible to memory along with countless individual verses.
Kathy is survived by her aunt, Gladys Fulop of Middlefield, OH; uncle, Robert Domokos of Ankeny, IA, and a host of cousins and friends, whom she loved dearly.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Larry Domokos.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM at Huntsburg Baptist Church, 16401 Mayfield Road. Huntsburg, OH 44046 with Pastor David Johnson officiating. There will be no calling hours before the funeral. A light lunch will follow in the church fellowship hall.
A private burial is scheduled for a later day at Windsor Cemetery in Windsor, OH.
The family kindly request you don’t send flowers. for additional information and to view Kathy’s online obituary, please visit www.churchfuneralsdirect.com.
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Anchor Brand Folding Bench Wringer Floor Stand: 48” tall, Patent 1896, $240. 440-554-5731.
STIHL BG 86C gasoline leaf blower: used $150. STIHL FS 85 gasoline weed trimmer: used $150. SCOTT spreader/broadcaster: used $25. 440-785-1590.
RECORD ALBUMS, Old Cameras, HO Train items, large granite counter-top pieces, fresh/salt water aquariums, old clocks, kerosene lamps. Inquire. 440-338-3563. Russell.
Majacraft Rose spinning wheel. 2 Lazy Kates, 1 extra drive band, 9 bobbins, jumbo flyer, fiber. $1,200. 440-564-1239.
Whiskey Barrels, Wine Barrels, Jack Daniel’s Barrels: starting at $125. Great for decorations. 440-3215788. Middlefiled area.
Jenny Lind Bed: needs re-homed, some repairs, not free but reasonably priced, photos available. Also, vintage and antique rockers. 3rd-7th generation. 440-6362853.
Fine China, plates, bowls, cups, dessert plates, demitasse, gravy, creamer, platters, and more, place setting for 12+, English Garden pattern of blue flowers with silver rim, only $120, call/text for pictures 440-668-8768 Newbury.
Family Burial Plot for sale. All Souls Cemetery. Serene location in prime section. Section 16. 216-440-8743. Vintage Baby Buggy: $65. 440-487-2955.
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Lithograph Prints, signed personally by the artist: Robert Bateman “Midnight Black Wolf” $2,000. Carl Brenders “Monarch Eagle” $600 and “Full House Boxes” $600. 440-729-0070.
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Pasture-Raised Cornish Cross broiler chickens: dressed & frozen. Whole bird at $3.50 lb. Average weight 8 lbs. 440-387-9857.
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AM Rides LLC: Reliable transportation for Amish crew hauling, cleaning crews, hunting trips, auctions, and towing. Safe, insured and on time. Airport trips also available. Call Craig: 330-431-8282.
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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. Old fishing tackle wanted: fishing lures (wood or plastic), mouse to bear traps, wooden duck decoys. Call Lee 440-313-8331.
Real Estate Transfers
Following is a list of area real estate transfers for the weeks ending Feb. 6 and Feb. 13, 2026, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office.
HUNTSBURG TOWNSHIP
Jacob N. and Nancy Schmucker, 17890 Burton Windsor Road, to Aaron W. and Emma A. Byler, $330,000. (5.50 acres)
Charles E. Smith, 16270 Mayfield Road, to Joseph J. Miller Jr. and Dora D. Yoder, $199,900. (10.00 acres)
Brock and Deborah Hattox, 16250 Chardon Windsor Road, to Heather and Jason Jernejcic, $42,000. (4.00 acres)
MIDDLEFIELD VILLAGE
NVR Inc., 15413 Oak Hill Drive, to Michele L. Shanower Mansfield and James A. Mansfield, $352,300. (0.25 acres)
Sharon A. Casavecchia, 14700 Lakeview Road (Bldg. 19, Unit 2), to Ann Elizabeth and Gene Edward Adams, $170,000. (0.00 acres)
PARKMAN TOWNSHIP
John Mark and Ellen D. Troyer, 17243 Madison Road, to Albert E. Yoder and Arlene W. Byler, $335,000. (1.85 acres)
Sugarhill Limited, Agler Road, to Danny Ray and Maria C. Detweiler, $265,300. (14.32 acres)
Jonathan K. Farmwald, 16479 Farley Road, to Noah K. Farmwald, $226,000. (1.50 acres)
George L. IV and Mindy E. White, Old State Road, to Lonnie Ray and Ann Marie Schrock, $7,400. (1.01 acres)
Noah I. Yutzy (trustee) and Barbara E. Yutzy (trustee), 16990 Nash Road, to Michael and Denise Continenza, $247,500. (11.73 acres)
Noah I. Yutzy (trustee) and Barbara E. Yutzy (trustee), Nash Road, to Steven J. and Betty K. Schrock, $319,000. (38.46 acres)
Noah I. Yutzy (trustee) and Barbara E. Yutzy (trustee), Nash Road, to Adam R. and Barbara M. Yoder, 170,500. (17.30 acres)
