Geauga County Maple Leaf 7-10-2025

Thursday, July 10, 2025

Vol. 31 No. 28 • Chardon, Ohio

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Russell Township Trustees Vote

To Place Additional 2.5-Mill

Police

Levy on Fall Ballot

By emma macNiveN

Due to budget shortfalls and growing needs, Russell Township Police Department is asking for new levy money to help bridge the gaps, said Police Chief Tom Swaidner July 1.

“After the budget workshop meeting, we spoke about some of the shortfalls that our budget is seeing,” he said during the special meeting. “We worked with the fiscal office to crunch numbers and try to project out five years.”

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West Geauga Schools

BOE Scrambles

As State Budget May Derail Levy Plans

By emma macNiveN macNiveN@kaRlovecmedia com

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine made 67 vetoes to the biennium state budget last week, causing West Geauga Schools Board of Education to make provisions in case the state legislature overrides them.

Lawmakers set a 40% limit for school district cash balance carryover and disqualified emergency and substitute levies — both of which DeWine vetoed, Treasurer Karen Pavlat said at the July 7 board meeting.

“They (the House) are trying to get a number of their legislators to come back to Columbus to do that vote,” she said, referring to the three-fifths majority vote in both

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Chardon Murder Case Sent To Grand Jury for Review

Prosecution to Present Evidence Alleging Premeditation

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Minutes before Steven Kur zinger, the man accused of mur dering his ex-wife, was set to ap pear in person for a preliminary hearing in Chardon Municipal Court July 7, he chose to waive it.

“Up until ten minutes before the hearing, we were going to have a hearing,” said Geauga County Prosecutor Jim Flaiz.

Kurzinger, 36, of Willowick, is facing an unclassified felony mur der charge following the death of his former spouse, Alexandra Kur zinger, outside her place of resi dence in Chardon June 25.

He attended his arraignment in front of Chardon Municipal Court Judge Terri Stupica June 27 and is being held in the Geauga County Safety Center on a $5 mil lion bond.

Kurzinger choosing to waive the hearing means it does not need to be conducted to determine probable cause, Stupica explained.

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Board of Elections Votes to Move 3-1

By a WilSo

The Geauga County Board of Elections voted 3-1 July 2 in favor of moving to its new location in the basement of the new county office building, marking the end of a multi-year saga rife with conflict.

In 2021, the election board sought outside legal counsel re garding their space in the new county office building on Raven wood Drive in Claridon Township, which was under construction at the time.

The board had a number of issues with the space, including the fact it would lose about 1,600 square feet in the new location compared to its old space at 470 Center St., concerns the new building’s fire suppression system could damage the voting equip See Office • Page 4

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: July 15, 9:30 a.m. – Geauga County Commissioners, 1 p.m. – Special ADP Meeting, 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.

Bainbridge Township: July 14, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees, at the Bainbridge Township Service Department, 17800 Haskins Road; July 17, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals, at the Centerville Mills Park Dining Hall, 8558 Crackel Road.

Burton Township: July 14, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission. The meeting will be held at the Burton Township Administration building, 14821 Rapids Road.

Burton Village: July 14, 7 p.m., Village Council. All meetings are held at 14588 W. Park St., 2nd Floor, unless otherwise noted.

Chardon City: July 10, 6:30 p.m., City Council. All meetings are held at the Municipal Center, 111 Water St., unless otherwise noted.

Chardon Township: July 15, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees, special meeting to approve 2026

Hearing

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Flaiz asked Stupica to continue the $5 million bond, while Kurzinger’s attorney, Leah Stevenson, once again asked the court to consider a more reasonable cash bond.

The main purpose of a bond is to ensure her client appears for his hearings and she believes he will show up, she said.

Stupica elected to continue the $5 million bond, citing community safety and Kurzinger’s previous failure to appear for a hearing in Lake County.

budget, followed by regular meeting. All meetings are held at Township Hall, 9949 Mentor Road, unless otherwise noted.

Chester Township: July 10, 6 p.m., Board of Trustees; July 16, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission. All meetings are held at Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.

Hambden Township: July 16, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Town Hall, 13887 GAR Highway, unless otherwise noted.

Huntsburg Township: July 15, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees; July 17, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals, at Huntsburg Community Center, 12406 Madison Road. All meetings are held at the Town Hall, 16534 Mayfield Road unless otherwise noted.

Middlefield Township: July 14, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All trustees meetings are held at Township Office, 15228 Madison Road, unless otherwise noted.

Montville Township: July 15, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Montville Community Center, 9755 Madison Road, unless noted.

Munson Township: July 14, 6:15 p.m., Park and Recreation Board; July 15, 6:30 p.m., Land Use Plan Committee; July 16, 6:30 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals. All meetings are held at Township Hall, 12210 Auburn Road, unless otherwise noted.

Newbury Township: July 15, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; July 16, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Town

The case was bound over to the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas.

Flaiz will now have 60 days to present the matter before the grand jury for indictment.

“If the grand jury finds probable cause, then the indictment will be filed in the common pleas court and then he’ll have an initial appearance and arraignment there on whatever charges the grand jury finds probable cause for,” he said.

The prosecutor plans on presenting aggravated murder and murder charges, he said.

“The evidence that we’ve obtained so far, we believe there’s evidence of premeditation.

Hall, 14899 Auburn Road, unless otherwise noted.

Parkman Township: July 15, 6 p.m., Board of Trustees, Executive Session for the purpose of a conference with the public body's attorney concerning pending court action, followed by regular meeting. All meetings are held at the Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, unless otherwise noted.

Russell Township: July 17, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at Town Hall, 14890 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.

South Russell Village: July 14, 7 p.m., Village Council; July 15, 5:30 p.m., Architectural Board of Review; July 16, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals. All meetings are held at the Village Hall, 5205 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.

Thompson Township: July 16, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees, at the Thompson Community Center at the Thompson Square.

Troy Township: July 14, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission, special meeting; July 15, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at Troy Community Center, 13950 Main Market Road, unless noted.

Berkshire BOE: July 14, 6 p.m., regular meeting. All meetings are held at BOE auditorium, 14155 Claridon Troy Road, Burton, unless otherwise noted.

Kenston BOE: July 14, 7 p.m., regular meeting. All meetings are held at Auburn Bainbridge Room at Kenston High School, 9500 Bainbridge Road, Bainbridge.

So, we will be presenting the more serious charge to the grand jury,” he said, noting once again, it is up to the grand jurors to find probable cause for any charges.

A lot of evidence was compiled for the preliminary hearing, Flaiz said.

The investigation is still ongoing as well, and a final autopsy report and state crime lab tests are not in, yet, he added.

“(The Chardon police) have done an outstanding job,” Flaiz said. “We had more than enough evidence today to meet our burden of proof.”

Stevenson declined to comment further.

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Newbury Township

Trustees Plan AED Expansion to Meet Safety Mandate

By emma macNiveN macNiveN@kaRlovecmedia com

Newbury Township officials weighed the cost and logistics of expanding access to Automated External Defibrillators across the community July 2 — a move aimed at protecting residents and young athletes in the event of sudden cardiac arrest.

The discussion comes almost a year after House Bill 47 was passed, which requires facilities in municipalities, counties and townships with over 5,000 residents to be equipped with AEDs.

Youth sports organizations are also required to have access to AEDs — which are devices used to aid in delivering electrical shock or defibrillation, according to the American Red Cross — during practices and games.

“While we know that sudden cardiac arrest is the number one killer of student-athletes in America, we also know the vast majority who get immediate help from an AED survive,” Gov. Mike DeWine said

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They also asked the court to force the county to pay for a chemical fire suppression system, which would not damage the board’s equipment.

A settlement was reached in May 2023, with modifications made to the election board floor plan. The county agreed to pay for damage to equipment in the event the water-based fire suppression system went off.

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose issued a security directive May 29, 2025, that said, “Proper physical security of the board office protects personnel, voting equipment, voting systems and other IT systems to maintain the confidentiality and integrity of elections. Risks, such as damage from fire or water and unauthorized physical access, must be reduced whenever possible.”

With the water-based system noncompliant, the election board server closet needed to be upgraded with a compliant system before server infrastructure could be moved, Geauga County Automatic Data Processing

last summer. “The difference these devices make is astounding. Having them on stand by in our schools to safeguard our students is a must.”

There is currently an AED in Newbury Township Town Hall that was put in over 10 years ago, Trustee Bill Skomrock said.

“We have to do this, we just have to de cide how many,” Trustee Dave Lair said.

Trustees discussed putting one in the town hall, Veterans Memorial Park, Oberland Park, recreational fields and the service ga rage.

“Number one is here (at the town hall), even though it has nothing to do with ball fields and everything like that,” Skomrock said. “We should have one here.”

The units will cost $130 a piece, per month, averaging at $7,000 to $8,000 per year, Skomrock said.

The original cost is $150 per unit, however, the township received a $20 discount as they are a government agency.

The cost includes putting up signage, putting them in weather-proof containers, mon-

Deputy Chief Administrator Frank Antenucci said in a follow-up email July 7.

“We already had implemented a chemical system for the server room. Now, most of the office will be a chemical system,” board chair Dennis Pavella said in a follow-up interview.

Antenucci had asked about an estimate for a compliant system in all technology sensitive locations, board member Janet Carson said July 2.

There are two quotes, one covering the rooms where voting equipment is and one including all end-user machine locations, Antenucci said.

Carson outlined two concerns with that setup.

“My first concern is that we do this and then the secretary of state comes back and says, ‘Nope, you didn’t do enough,’ and then we have to do it again and add something else and change what we’re doing,” she said. “The second concern is the safety of our employees with that system.”

A halon system is not being used for the board, Antenucci said, noting it is not safe for humans. The fire suppression fluid used in the board’s system is considerably more en-

To meet state requirements, Newbury Township Trustees are working to put AED equipment around the township — including parks and in the town hall.

itoring them and making sure they are up to date, Skomrock told trustees.

“I think, too, we could move some of this expense to teams that are using the fields,”

Trustee Dave Lair said.

vironmentally friendly and safe for humans, giving them time to evacuate, he added.

“There is a safety team working through how we do evacuations and how we coordinate that, versus in the past, when it was kind of every man, woman for themself,” he said, adding while immediate escape routes can be delineated initially, a larger, coordinated plan may take slightly longer.

Antenucci assured Carson he would get information to her regarding the time the board will have to evacuate.

Carson noted LaRose’s security directive also refers to water damage and there are water pipes running through a storage area.

The team is looking at adding humidity sensors and water sensors, which will give service crews time to secure an area, Antenucci replied.

“If a pipe breaks or something like that and gets everywhere, we are in response mode at that point,” he said. “The goal would be to add as much technology to cut that off before anything that serious happens, we have the ability to do shut offs and whatnot.”

Antenucci noted while July 14 is the date currently set for the non-technology move, he wants to push for it to happen earlier.

While Geauga County Auditor Chuck Walder said he would like to see the board of elections unanimously vote to move, Carson said that would not be possible, as she did not believe her concerns with the new space had been addressed properly.

“It’s not just a matter of technology to me. It’s a matter of the whole space, where we are, how are voters are going to be accessed, how are we going to accommodate early voters in this space with the stairs, with the elevators, with every concern that we’ve raised since the initial part when we were told, ‘This is where we’re going to be in the building,’” she said, adding she did not sign the settlement agreement because she did not think it was good enough.

“It did not, to me, protect the ease of voting for voters in Geauga County and I don’t believe this building will do that for us in any capacity unless we move the equipment out of the storage space and put

Trustees will also begin requiring coaches to provide their CPR training certifications to trustees, Skomrock added.

“The thing is, you have to monitor (AEDs) monthly and who's going to do that?” he asked, later adding he does not want township employees to take on any more responsibility than they already have.

“Is it a lot of money? Yeah, I think it's a lot of money, but ultimately, the state legislature said that we have to do it because we're over 5,000 in population,” Skomrock said.

Newbury doesn’t have the same access to excess employees like Chester Township and Bainbridge Township, he said.

“And, I don't want to grow (the) government anymore than it is here,” he added.

Trustees are going to continue discussing correct placement for the AEDs with Cintas, a business and emergency supplier company.

“I'm not chastising it, but boy, it sure puts a burden on little communities, that's all,” Skomrock said. “But if it saves a life, then it saves a life.”

an early voting sign out there,” she said. “We do not have the space to accommodate voters and it’s not safe for them to be on the stairs.”

Early voting is increasing and will continue to increase, she said.

“There has never been a study done for flow of voters in the space to show how long it’s going to take for them to be on the stairs or waiting to vote. Those are all things that should have been done and have not been done even though we’ve requested them,” she said. “To me, it’s about the voters, the safety of our employees and the fact that we have a physical building that I do not believe accommodates the board of elections.”

While she appreciated everything the county has done, it is still not enough, Carson said, adding she would be voting “no” on moving.

While the basement is not the perfect location, the board can no longer remain in its old space and some election boards are worse off, said board member Richard Piraino.

“To that regard, we have to look at what we have and, unfortunately, these are cards we are dealt and we have to deal with what we have,” he said, adding they have to move. Board of elections Director Michelle Lane and board member Joan Windnagel both echoed Carson’s concerns.

“In a presidential or gubernatorial (election), where we’re at, I have to set tables up in hallways so we have enough space to process what we need to do,” Lane said. “Our processes and procedures require that at times. We are receiving 1,600 less square feet here than where we’re at. So, that is a concern of mine.”

She is also concerned with how to process voters.

“We will do everything we can to make this work,” Lane said. “But, those concerns, I still have those concerns.”

In the old building, early voters understood they were in a space from the 1950s. The new building doesn’t have that excuse, Windnagel added.

The board voted 3-1 to move with Carson being the sole “no” vote.

Budget Commission Reluctantly OK’s GPH Budget

By alliSoN WilSoN WilSoN@kaRlovecmedia.com

After denying and tabling Geauga Public Health’s 2026 budget last month, the Geauga County Budget Commission reluctantly approved it in a split vote June 30.

The budget passed 2-1, with Geauga County Treasurer Chris Hitchcock — who sits on the commission with county Auditor Chuck Walder and Prosecutor Jim Flaiz — the sole dissenting vote.

The commission originally re jected GPH’s budget June 2, with Deputy Auditor Kristen Sinatra noting at the time that no chang es had been made to the numbers between GPH’s first budget hear ing in April and that meeting.

Walder had expressed con cerns about GPH’s accounting and an audit he believed was not going well. The commission also took issue with high balances in multiple accounts.

No one from GPH was pres ent at that meeting due to a mis communication, Geauga County Health Administrator Adam Litke said at the time.

“The reality is, the reason why you appear to have a lot of money … is because you had a lot of obligations you had not yet done your encumbrances for. A whole year, for example,” Walder said, adding that over $1 million worth of obligations had not been on the books at the time GPH submitted its budget.

“You accrued the revenue, you accrued the grants you received so your revenue got boosted, but your expenses weren’t aligned because you had no expenses reported because you hadn’t obligated anything,” Walder said.

He and Geauga County Health Commissioner Ron Graham were both present June 30.

While on the surface, GPH appears to have a lot of money, Walder said he does not believe that to be the case.

A series of then-and-now purchase orders from 2024 are going to be paid this year, Walder told the budget commission.

Prior to obligating money, a subdivision or taxing unit must certify through a purchase order that the appropriate amount of unencumbered money is available for that purpose, Walder explained in a July 7 follow-up email. If the obligation pre-dates the purchase order certification, a thenand-now purchase order is permitted — meaning unencumbered money was available both then, at the time of obligation, and is available now.

Essentially, GPH paid for specialty services in 2024 out of the general fund due to not having enough money in the special service fund at the time and now wants to backfill the general fund money from the

special service fund in order to repopulate its balance, he said.

“It really doesn’t change their bottom line. It’s just a movement between funds,” he said.

GPH needs to be careful about mixing general fund money with specific monies, Hitchcock warned, comparing the process to a loan.

Invoices going forward will charge to the fund incurred in rather than the general fund, so there will not be reimbursements after the fact, Litke said.

He also addressed a few other items with the budget commission.

“What we’ve noticed in general with the things Mr. Walder spoke about, which was the 2024 issue with the then-and-nows, it mostly goes back to a single employee who is no longer with GPH, they’re about to be done with GPH,” he said.

Litke said he is working with GPH legal representative Bryan Kostura on proactive purchase order management to avoid the then-and-now process.

Documents should also be submitted to the auditor’s office quicker, he added.

The finance team will be restructured and there will be new policies and procedures regarding timelines and signatures to get things through faster, Litke said.

In terms of returning money to the taxpayers and reducing fund balances, the Geauga County Board of Health is looking to create a GPH version of the state Water Pollution Control Loan Fund, hoping to allow people — depending on income and need — to request funding from the health department.

“We would take the internal dollars we

have right now that we went over last time, the funds that have higher than normal balances, request approval to have those transferred appropriately, and what I would like to do … to move about $500,000 from the other funds that is not currently being used into that Water Pollution Control Loan Fund, and the public can then request assistance through the health department through a process we’re working on Mr. Kostura about,” he said.

The money would be used for septic systems and operation and maintenance relief, he said, adding despite it being called a loan fund, repayment would not be expected.

The money in that fund will be gone in a heartbeat, Hitchcock said.

It might be, but it’s still better to go back to the public than sit in a coffer, Litke replied.

There are going to be old septic systems that cannot meet current criteria, he added.

The board is also in the process of lowering multiple fees for 2026, he said.

Walder questioned Litke’s explanation that the then-and-now use issue was caused by one employee and would be resolved moving forward.

“You got over a million dollars in thenand-nows for 2024, which tells me you’re using then-and-nows like everyone else uses purchase orders. Which is not right,” Walder said. “You’re doing the same thing in 2025. That employee’s gone.”

The 2025 then-and-nows are a result of billing processes related to GPH’s cross-jurisdictional agreement with the Lake County

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the House and Senate needed to override DeWine’s vetoes.

The House is attempting to call legislators back from vacations to vote, board member Pam Claypool added.

The district had been considering replacing two current emergency levies — a 1.87mill levy that collects $2.35 million and a 2.95-mill levy that collects $3.7 million annually — with a substitute levy on the May 2026 ballot, Pavlat said in a follow-up interview, adding the 3.7-mill levy is set to expire soon.

However, due to the potential for the state legislature to override DeWine’s vetoes, district officials are considering moving their timeline up to the Nov. 4, 2025, ballot, she said.

A substitute levy would combine the two emergency levies, Pavlat explained, adding it would collect the same amount of revenue as the previous two levies did.

“However, unlike the current levies, (the substitute levy) would allow for a small increase in the future, but only when new homes or businesses are built in the area,” she said. “A major advantage of using a substitute levy is that it's considered a ‘renewal’ of the existing taxes. This means the community would continue to receive special state-funded property tax breaks, known as ‘rollback provisions.’ These rollbacks, paid by the state, currently save local taxpayers up to 12.5% of what they would otherwise owe on these two emergency levies.”

If the legislature overrides DeWine’s vetoes, the district would be in a bind, she said.

“The urgency for this early vote stems from a recent development at the state lev-

Assistant ACC Treasurer Resigns

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The Auburn Career Center Board of Education accepted Assistant Treasurer Victoria DePasquale’s resignation during a special meeting July 1, marking the third administrative resignation the school has seen in five months.

Superintendent Brian Bontempo announced his retirement in late February and Treasurer Sherry Williamson announced her resignation early June.

DePasquale, who has served the district for 10 years, expressed gratitude for her

time at Auburn in a letter to Williamson.

“The experiences and relationships I’ve built here will remain a meaningful part of my life, and I leave with a deep appreciation for all we’ve accomplished together,” she wrote, offering any aid required for a smooth transition as she leaves office.

“Thank you again for the opportunity to serve the district for these past ten years,” she said.

Williamson was out of office and unavailable for immediate comment.

Bontempo did not respond to a request for comment by press deadline.

el,” she said. “The governor recently vetoed a part of a state bill that would have eliminated emergency and substitute levies altogether. If the state legislature overrides the governor's veto, these important rollback provisions would be lost permanently for future levies, costing local taxpayers more.”

Superintendent Nancy Benincasa expressed concerns at a July 1 special meeting about putting a levy on the fall ballot.

“You want to have a campaign that is a planned, full campaign because there's a lot of just generalized education that has to go into it,” she told the board. “I just think the turnaround would be very difficult.”

In order to make a November election, the board would have to vote to place it on the ballot before or by Aug. 6, Pavlat told the board.

“If (House Bill) 96 passes, if they do come back and they override the governor's (vetoes) and we don't do something in November, we lose the opportunity to because we cannot renew any levies,” Claypool said.

The override vote could happen July 29, giving the district minimal time to make the Aug. 6 deadline for placing a renewal levy on the November ballot, Pavlat said.

The district would need to give the auditor's office two weeks to certify the millage as well, she said.

As the school board’s next meeting is set for Aug. 11, it would need to hold two spe-

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Health Department, Litke said.

Lake County is a vendor to Geauga, but is also generating purchase orders, putting the entity on both sides of the equation, Walder said.

“Normally, people call that conflict of interest. I have not found a single entity in Geauga that has that flexibility of being the vendor, but also can write the very purchase order that grants the vendor something to do. That’s a huge issue for me,” Walder said. “Therefore, somebody else needs to vet this, somebody between us being the auditor and you being the vendor.”

The health board may need a fiscal officer, he said, adding GPH also needs to find a way to record any future expenditures on a time delay that aren’t reflected in the budget.

cial meetings in order to have time to make the two separate votes — a resolution of necessity and a res olution to proceed — Pavlat told the board.

“With that Aug. 6 deadline looming for the November ballot, we really need to put ourselves in a position to move forward,” she said. “(It) puts us in a position where we're able to do something if we choose, if the board chooses to do so.”

The board decided to hold a special meeting at 4:45 p.m. July 16 to give themselves the option to make the first vote.

“So, it's roulette. That's where we're at right now,” board President Christina Sherwood said. “If we don't do the right thing, we could end up costing more money (to our taxpayers) and I don't want that.”

Despite GPH providing updates on previous concerns, Hitchcock was not satisfied, once again citing high fund amounts and calling the numbers shown in the budget faulty. Geauga County Prosecutor Jim Flaiz questioned what the path forward was, noting the commission is at deadline on the matter.

“I think it’s fair to say there are issues. We’ve been identifying them now for the past several months and I think that GPH recognizes those and frankly has taken steps to try to address them,” Kostura said. “I think they were larger than expected, but at the end of the day, they’re not sitting on their hands, they are moving forward, they are taking advice and they are trying to implement the advice that is being given to them.”

Based on GPH’s commitment to continue addressing the budget commissions’ concerns, Flaiz motioned to approve the budget. Walder voted a reluctant yes, but warned that if things are not moving in the right direction by next year’s budget hearings, he would join Hitchcock in a “no” vote.

Rex Heathcliff Carpenter

Rex Heathcliff Carpenter, treasured son of Ben and Lauren Carpenter, passed away peacefully in his mother’s arms on Thursday, June 19, 2025.

Aside from his striking good looks and strawberry curls, Rex was known as the most joyful, smiling baby of the family. Every day of his life, he was cherished and delighted in.

Rex will be dearly missed, especially by his older brothers, Calvin and Champion; and, most of all, his devoted big sister, Juniper, who so greatly loved to care for him.

Rex was a true gift to his family, and our loss is now Heaven’s gain.

A private graveside ceremony was held at Chardon Municipal Cemetery, surrounded by all his favorite people.

Arrangements are entrusted to Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.burrservice.com.

Marion Lenore Pomeroy

Marion Lenore Pomeroy, age 84, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2025, at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center.

Marion was born to Claude and Jessie (nee Semple) Brown on July 12, 1940, in Cleveland, and grew up in Euclid.

It wasn’t until she married Ronald “Ron” Pomeroy on June 16, 1962, that she truly found her purpose and the life that brought her joy. After moving to Thompson Township, Marion devoted herself completely to being a loving wife, mother and eventually grandmother and great-grandmother. Ron, her beloved husband of more than 60 years, preceded her in death earlier this year on Jan. 28, 2025.

Marion’s world was her family. She didn’t need big social circles or elaborate hobbies— her happiness came from being at home, quietly loving and caring for those closest to her. She was a true homebody, happiest in the comfort of her surroundings, whether she was cooking a simple meal, folding laundry with care or planting flowers in her garden. Every corner of her home reflected her gentle spirit and deep devotion.

She gave selflessly, loved deeply and asked for little in return. Her greatest joy was simply knowing her family was happy, that they felt surrounded by love and knew they were being well cared for. She had a soft spot for animals and treated her pets like cherished members of the family.

She will be greatly missed by her daughter, Carrie Grantham; and her son, Scott (Tracy) Pomeroy; grandchildren Perry (Danielle) Pomeroy, Tyler McCord, Rhiannon Pomeroy and Paul Beals; and great-grandchildren, Lola and Josie.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Ron; parents; brother, Roger Brown; and sonin-law, John Grantham.

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In keeping with Marion’s quiet and private nature, no public services will be held.

Her family finds peace in knowing she is now back with Ron and that her gentle love continues to surround them.

The family suggest in Marion’s memory, donations may be made to Kathy Deptola Animal Rescue, P.O. Box 132, E. Claridon, OH 44033—an organization that reflects her lifelong love for animals.

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

Robert H. Justice

sonal caregiver, Caleb Rhodes, and countless friends.

A visitation for family and friends was held July 9, 2025, at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon.

The funeral service will be on July 10, 2025, at 11 a.m., at Chardon United Methodist Church, 515 North St., Chardon. Interment will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery, Munson Township. A luncheon will follow for family and friends at Chardon United Methodist Church.

In Robert’s memory, the family kindly suggests that donations be made to Chardon United Methodist Church.

Arrangements are entrusted to Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.burrservice.com.

Jean enjoyed cooking, baking, entertaining and gardening. She was known for her bake sale contributions and funeral rolls, which she baked from scratch as long as she was able.

As an “at home” Mom, she was involved in many civic activities: Boy Scout den mother when son Mark was young, executive board member of the Geauga County Republican Central Committee, Geauga County Maple Festival Board, Geauga Center for Human Services, Geauga Board of Visitors, Geauga Cancer Society, Geauga Agricultural Women’s Auxiliary, trustee at the Geauga County Historical Society.

Robert H. Justice, age 88, a warm, loving and deeply caring husband, father, grandfather, educator and servant of his church and community, passed away very peacefully on July 2, 2025, in the loving arms of his beloved wife, JoAnn, at their home in Chardon.

Born on July 18, 1936, in Logan, W. Va., to Rupert H. and Jennie (nee Lineberger) Justice, Robert grew up with a deep love for learning and a heart for service. He graduated from Logan High School and joined the ROTC, continuing his education at West Virginia University and earning his master’s degree at Case Western Reserve University.

Robert proudly served his country in the United States Army, stationed in Japan with the Signal Corps, where he rose to the rank of First Lieutenant.

On June 24, 1961, Robert married the love of his life, JoAnn McEntire, in Conneaut Lake, Pa. Together, they built a beautiful life in Chardon, recently celebrating 64 wonderful years of marriage.

An educator at heart, Robert began his career as a math teacher for the Mentor Exempted Public Schools. Other than teaching, Robert also served in many capacities, including guidance director and principal. He found great joy in supporting teachers and students, inspiring them to do their best and helping them to achieve success in and out of the classroom. He ended his career for Solon City Schools, where he proudly served and as the assistant superintendent for curriculum.

Faith was central to Robert’s life. A devoted and active member of Chardon United Methodist Church, he served faithfully in every capacity imaginable, participating in countless committees and helping guide the church’s mission with grace and humility. One of his greatest sources of pride was co-founding the church’s Caring Team alongside the associate pastor, a ministry that reflected his compassionate spirit.

Robert will be remembered for his kind heart, gentle wisdom, steadfast faith and unwavering love for his family and community.

He is survived by his loving wife, JoAnn Justice; his daughter, Sharon (Albert) Kastor, of Chardon; his son, Robert (Kathleen) Justice, of Concord Township; and his cherished grandchildren, Sierra Justice, Abigail (David) Mohr, Kristopher Kastor and Cassidy Justice. He is also lovingly remembered by his sistersin-law, nieces, nephews, extended family, per-

Those who knew Robert will carry his warmth, kindness and love in their hearts forever.

Jean Wagers Taylor

Jean Wagers Tay lor, passed away peace fully at Briar Assisted Living, Middlefield, on May 19, 2025.

Born March 7, 1927, in Huntsburg Township, Jean was the youngest of three children born to Opal (nee Ashelman) and Ray Wagers. Before she graduated from Huntsburg High School, she married Theo dore S. Taylor on Jan. 27, 1945.

Jean and her mother started an antique shop in 1947 that Jean and Ted continued for 56 years. In addition to the antique shop, they also co-managed the Great Geauga Antiques Market in Burton from 1974 through 2003 and sold antiques at various antique shows and flea markets under the name of Old Sleigh Antiques.

Jean was chairperson of Huntsburg’s celebration of the bicentennial of American independence. An enthusiastic supporter of Huntsburg and its history, Jean has donated several hundred items and papers to the Huntsburg Historical Society.

A Geauga Hospital volunteer from 1970 to 2006, she donated more than 7,000 hours of service. As a recognition for her civic activities, Jean was included in “Outstanding Civic Leaders of America” in 1968.

Jean was predeceased by her husband, Ted; her daughter, Melinda; her son, David Mark; her sister, Mary Vaccariello; her brother, Melvin Wagers; and her parents.

A lifelong member of the Huntsburg Congregational Church, Jean leaves two nieces and many close friends.

A special thank you to the staff at Briar Cliff Manor and Western Reserve Hospice who lovingly cared for her.

Celebration of Life will be held at the Huntsburg Community Center at 12406 Madison Road, Huntsburg, on Saturday, July 12, 2025, from 12-3 p.m., with Tribute at 1 p.m. Contributions in Jean’s memory can be made to the Huntsburg Historical Society, P.O. Box 335, Huntsburg, OH 44046.

Arrangements are entrusted to Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.burrservice.com.

Munson FD Honored for Excellence in Care

By chaRlotte JoNS editoR@kaRlovecmedia com

The Munson Township Fire Department was recently awarded the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline EMS Gold Award, a national recognition for its commitment to delivering timely, evidence-based care to heart attack and stroke patients.

Munson is one of only a few departments in Geauga County to earn the honor, highlighting both the significance of the award and the high standards required to achieve it, the fire department said in a press release.

The Mission: Lifeline Emergency Medical Services recognition is part of a larger initiative by the American Heart Association, launched in 2014, aimed at improving the quality of care and outcomes for patients experiencing the most serious forms of heart attacks, as well as strokes and other acute cardiovascular conditions, according to The American Heart Association.

The program encourages EMS agencies to implement the best possible practices and work in close coordination with hospitals to ensure patients receive lifesaving care as quickly and efficiently as possible, Munson fire department said in its release.

“Prehospital personnel are often the first care providers to patients suffering from acute emergencies, providing crucial initial care and setting the course for the patient’s outcome,” Fire Chief Michael Vatty said in a statement. “The Mission: Lifeline EMS Recognition Program celebrates the achievement of prehospital providers like Munson Fire &

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Swaidner asked Russell Township Trustees to approve putting an additional 2.5-mill continuing levy on the Nov. 4 ballot, which they passed unanimously during the special meeting.

If voters pass the levy, it would yield $999,145 annually and cost homeowners $88 per year per $100,000 property valuation, ac-

EMS, and their collaboration with each other and hospitals specific to patient care.”

To earn the Gold Award, departments must meet a series of strict performance measures over a calendar year, including the rapid identification and treatment of patients with heart attack or stroke symptoms, clear and consistent communication with receiving hospitals, and the use of advanced equipment and protocols designed to reduce time to treatment, according to the AHA.

The award reflects not only technical capability, but also a sustained commitment to excellence and continual improvement, according to the fire department and AHA.

Battalion Chief Caleb Ferroni praised the department’s personnel for their role in achieving the milestone.

“This award reflects the dedication to service that all our fire and EMS personnel demonstrate on a daily basis,” Ferroni said in a statement. “I am proud of all our members for this dedication that led us to be nationally recognized by the American Heart Association for this tremendous award.”

Munson Township Trustee Andy Bushman echoed that sentiment, emphasizing the department’s deep connection to the community.

“We are very proud we were able to get that award. The fire department works very hard for the community with the call volume that we have in Munson," Bushman said. "The dedication of the department really comes through when they get awards like that, and I think our residents and community know the fire department will be there for them.”

cording to the Geauga County Auditor’s Office.

On top of budget shortfalls, the police department is also seeing a growing need for a detective position, the chief told trustees.

“I think the addition of the detective position is crucial for the department,” he added. “We've seen the types of crimes change where they’ve become more labor intensive regarding the investigation side.”

The levy would help cover general operating costs and pay for the detective position, he told trustees.

“We want to make whatever financial decision is best for (residents),” Swaidner added.

Trustee Jim Mueller emphasized the township shouldn’t have a hard time passing the levy.

“The last time we went out for a levy, it was during a recession, 2008, and it passed 2-1,” he said. “So, people are very pleased with the service the police department has been giving and we have not asked for money for eight years.”

The police department has saved money whenever it could with grants and other methods to keep expenses down, Swaidner reassured trustees and those in attendance.

The department's response-time remains under five minutes, the chief added.

“That's (an) extremely important (factor) that we want to keep,” Mueller said.

Russell Township was ranked as the safest city in Ohio by the National Council for Home Safety and Security in 2017, he added.

“People in Russell are very pleased with the police department,” Mueller said, before trustees unanimously passed the resolution.

“There comes a point in time when you have to ask for more money,” Mueller said, “And this is that time.”

State Budget Affects Family Services in Geauga County Federal Funding Unsure until October

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Geauga County Job and Family Services is playing a waiting game, unsure what the final financial picture will look like when the 2026 Ohio budget and federal budget are finalized.

“It’s one constant watch party,” said JFS Director Craig Swenson in an interview July 3.

JFS is at the mercy of the state legislature and Gov. Mike DeWine, who, through legislation and the budget, determine some of the department’s fund allocations, he said, adding JFS has more than 80 funding streams between the state and federal government budgets.

“Between those entities, they determine how much we get for the county and whether or not certain programs start or no longer exist,” Swenson said. “We are funded at the whim of the governments.”

On June 30, DeWine signed the state budget bill, but not before using his veto on more than 60 line items.

DeWine’s legacy budget mostly shows him to be a compassionate conservative who cares about families and children, Swenson said.

The JFS director said he was glad when the governor created the Ohio Department of Children and Youth and the state’s child protection allocation has continued to increase over his tenure.

“That, for child welfare agencies, is welcome and needed,” Swenson said. “I want to make sure our clients continue to receive benefits and we maintain our staff to serve our clients.”

One major concern is the high cost of placing children with significant needs away from their homes, he said.

“Our costs are unbelievable,” Swenson said, noting the cost to place a child who requires a high level of care or therapy can range up to more than $1,000 per night.

“Placement costs have gone through the roof,” he said.

One serious change in the budget will no longer allow the Social Security check that accompanies a minor in the JFS system to be used to offset the cost of placement, he said. Now, that money has to be put into a savings

account for the child and JFS has to shoulder the entire cost for placement through other revenue streams, Swenson said.

JFS is partially supported by two levies that go to help families and children who are really struggling, he said.

Because of the voter-supported levies, the county does not have to worry about funding the department, Swenson said.

“We appreciate the community stepping up and recognizing we need to have those levies,” he said, adding a renewal levy passed in the last election and another renewal will be on the ballot in November.

The department was nominated for the first time this year by Cleveland.com as a Northeast Ohio Top Workplace in the category of entities with fewer than 150 employees, Swenson said.

JFS, with more than 80 employees, has two ongoing programs to help low income families.

Donations support JFS for the Summer Camp and Enrichment Program that helps Geauga County children attend summer camp beginning Aug.1.

For the 19th year, the Help Me Learn program provides back-to-school supplies to children of low income families in Geauga County.

Seniors who depend on the Geauga County Department on Aging could also be affected by federal funding this year, but the state funding for the department is on the positive side, said Director Jessica Boalt.

However, it is too early to know how the fiscal year will play out, she added.

While the state budget shows an increase in money coming to the Ohio Department on Aging, if the federal government cuts its support for senior programs across the board, it could affect the funds available to the Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging consortium, made up of Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Cuyahoga and Medina county departments on aging, she said.

If the federal budget tightens the purse strings for seniors, the increased state funding may provide a cushion for the consortium members, Boalt added.

“Ohio has shown an ongoing commitment to the aging community,” she said. “Everything hangs on what happens at the federal level.”

County Projects Decrease in Overall Revenue for 2026

Finance Manager Preps for Possible Property Tax Drops

By alliSoN WilSoN WilSoN@kaRlovecmedia com

Since the majority of Geauga County’s general fund money comes from sales and property tax, Finance Manager Adrian Gorton is looking at alternate funding sources in the event property tax is reduced, he said July 1.

Gorton, who presented his annual tax budget to Geauga County Commissioners, wants to explore other revenue stream options — such as changes in sales tax — as a protective measure against property tax or millage reductions, he said, noting the ongoing effort to abolish property tax in Ohio.

Currently, the total revenue projected for the county for 2026 is $163.8 million, which is less than the total revenue of $200.2 million expected this year, Gorton said in a follow-up email July 8, adding the decrease is a result of expenses related to various 2025 projects.

However, the projected $163.8 million is still higher than the total revenue collected in 2024, which was $152.4 million, Gorton added.

The amount of expenditures budgeted for 2026 came in at just under $169 million, approximately 6.2% less than the 2025 budget, he said during his presentation last Tuesday.

This is due in large part to the McFarland Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades Project now being underway and the budgeted amounts for it no longer being needed, resulting in a $20 million decrease in expenditures, he added.

About $2.4 million was cut from the budget last year to account for payroll, equipment and contract services, which were not required this year, he explained.

The 2026 tax budget includes a modest increase in general fund revenue of $550,000 compared to the 2025 adopted budget due primarily to an increase in sales tax, Gorton said.

Sales tax is the largest source of income for the county, said Senior Financial Specialist Deborah Ashburn, adding property tax is the second largest source.

When combined, they provide about 70% of the general fund revenue, she said.

While Ohio’s sales tax is currently 5.75%, local governments can implement up to 2.5% in additional sales tax, she said, noting Geauga County’s sales tax is currently 6.75%.

“What that all means is that Geauga County receives 1% of the sales tax, while the state receives 5.75%,” she explained.

Ashburn also took a moment to break down how property tax collection works.

“For every dollar of property tax that a homeowner in Geauga County pays, about 0.167 cents is used to fund county programs. The other remaining 83.3 cents, the local school districts receive the largest chunk, 0.542 cents,” she said. “Townships receive 0.169 cents, the joint vocational school district 0.023 cents. Special districts, 0.008 cents, and that’s Riverside and Madison because they’re on the county lines.”

The library receives 0.03 cents and the park district 0.028 cents, she said.

The 0.167 cents for county programs is split between the Geauga County Board of Developmental Disabilities, children’s services, mental health services, roads and bridges, senior citizens services and the health department, Ashburn said.

Government expenses are primarily personnel related, with salaries, benefits and hospitalization comprising about 73% of general fund expenses, Gorton said.

Salaries, medicare and retirement increased by a little over $1 million in the general fund in the 2026 tax budget, he said.

Wage and staffing increases tend to be responsible for yearly payroll fluctuations, he explained, with 50% of the increase due to additional payroll in the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office.

The Geauga County Automatic Data Processing board also saw an increase due to payroll expenses that were not part of the 2025 adopted budget, having been pulled back and provided in supplemental appropriations earlier in the year.

There is $3.2 million in the building improvements fund, Gorton said, adding that with multiple projects underway and with the maintenance department’s five-year projection showing about $4 million in projects, that fund may need additional money to complete everything.

There is $800,000 left in the fund that built the new county office building, with the building nearing a stage where there is unlikely to be much more spending on it, Gorton said.

As the money in the fund is the result of a bond issue, it cannot be put back into the general fund. Rather, it can be moved to the fund to pay the debt on the building, Gorton said.

Claridon OK’s Gas Line Installation at Cemetery

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Claridon Township Trustees approved documents allowing Utility Pipeline Ltd to install a natural gas pipeline under the entrance to West Cemetery on Aquilla Road July 7.

Chad Mace, an agent for UPL, said his company is surveying homeowners along Aquilla Road to see who would like to convert from propane to natural gas.

The line would not be in the county road’s right-of-way. Rather, it will be installed under residential driveways on private property, said Trustee Jonathan Tiber.

Knox Energy is contracted with UPL for engineering, construction and operational services to provide natural gas to local communities, according to the Knox Energy website.

Neighbors of Dollar General have agreed to have a line installed under their property, Mace said.

“Dollar General is on board to convert its store over,” he told trustees, adding others along Aquilla have shown an interest.

“A lot of people want to convert from

propane,” Mace said. “We send fliers out all the time.”

He said natural gas is cheaper than propane by 30% to 50%.

The cost to connect to a natural gas line depends on the length of the driveway, he said. Service lines typically run $2,000 to $3,000, or about $6 per foot, Mace said.

To make the project financially practical, Knox needs a residential customer every 300 feet, but that varies if high gas users, such as commercial or industrial operations along the line, sign up, Mace said.

“We’d like to get to the hospital,” he said after his presentation, referring to University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center on Ravenwood Drive.

Mace said once the various county departments sign off on the project, he’d like to get the work done this summer.

In other business, Frank Antenucci, director of the Geauga County Automatic Data Processing board, outlined some changes the township can make to strengthen their cybersecurity, including laptop computers, new email addresses and remote use of the Unified Accounting Network.

Middlefield Community Trunk,

Yard & Craft Sale Set for July 12

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Join the Middlefield Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, July 12 at the annual Middlefield Community Trunk, Yard, & Craft Sale.

This year's sale is one-day only and will take place at Harrington Square, 15561 W. High St., Middlefield. More than 50 vendors have registered to set up their goods on this day, with an additional 20 off-site area homes and businesses also participating.

A printable and electronic map will soon be available on the Middlefield Chamber of Commerce website at www.MiddlefieldCC. com. Maps also will be available at the sale and local stores.

We have a huge variety of vendors, many with general garage sale items including household goods, tools and decor. Other companies being represented include Pa-

parazzi, Lila Rose, L'bri Pure n' Natural, 31 Bags & Pink Zebra. In addition, several local crafters will be offering hand-crafted items such as t-shirts, greeting cards, pillows, candles, soaps and Amish-baked goods.

New this year is food truck 10:31 Catering. Middlefield’s favorite Mexican restaurant, Kaballos, also will have its new food truck on-site.

A special thank you to Halstead's La-Z-Boy Specialties for inviting and sponsoring them.

Other sponsor locations offering specials are Jersey Mike’s and Ferroni's Cafe & Coffee. Georgio's will be welcoming guests for pizza or a take-home treat after a day of shopping. Thank you to all sponsors, those mentioned above, as well as Karlovec Media Group (Geauga County Maple Leaf and Middlefield Post), Geauga Credit Union, U.S. Bank and Harrington Square for allowing us to use their parking lot.

Gov. Blocks Measure to Restrict LGBTQ+ Books in Libraries — For Now

By emma macNiveN macNiveN@kaRlovecmedia com

Gov. Mike DeWine approved House Bill 96, the state budget, early last week, but vetoed 67 items on it — including one that impacts where sexuality-related materials are placed in libraries.

Under the current bill, any “material related to sexual orientation or gender identity or expression” would need to be moved to “a portion of the public library that is not primarily open to the view of persons under the age of 18.”

Although DeWine vetoed the above item, the House and Senate could override his veto with a three-fifths majority vote in each.

Rep. Steve Demetriou (R-Bainbridge Township), who supports H.B. 96, said he wants to make sure adult material is not marketed to children.

“My kids go to the library every week and I want to make sure that when they're in the kids section, they're reading about kids' things and not (some) sort of controversial, sexually-charged material,” he said earlier this year.

GCPL Library Director Kris Carroll, however, disagreed, previously saying the proposed change goes against what libraries do.

“We don't censor materials,” she said. “That's really for families and parents to discuss.”

She added, “Every age group, every demographic, every income bracket, every political or religious persuasion is served by our library.”

Michelle Francis, executive director of the Ohio Library Council, supports DeWine’s decision to veto the measure.

“In Ohio, we already have strong laws in place regarding obscenity and materials harmful to juveniles,” she said in a statement. “No one cares more about the safety, education and well-being of children than li-

braries. For generations, libraries have provided trusted, welcoming spaces and we will continue to do so with professionalism and integrity.”

Implementing this mandate would cost libraries over $3.1 million — not included in the budget — Francis added.

“Some library systems estimate it would take up to six years of staff time and millions of dollars to audit and relocate materials,” she said in a statement. “This provision has no financial impact on the state’s balance sheet, but it would force local libraries to spend millions of dollars and years of staff time complying with an unfunded, unconstitutional mandate. This is a dangerous overreach that undermines intellectual freedom and punishes the very institutions that provide safe and open spaces for Ohioans of all ages.”

H.B. 96 also included a $25 million reduction to the Public Library Fund from $504.6 million in fiscal year 2025 to $479.7 million in FY 2026 — which will significantly impact Geauga County Public Library programming, Carroll said.

“We’re already facing increased demand for services and now we’re expected to do more with significantly less,” Francis added in a statement.

In other states, libraries are a part of the county or city government. However, in Ohio, libraries rely on state funding to pay for things like building maintenance, human resources, upkeep and others, Carroll said.

“We are happy with that veto (but) the budget was a little bit disappointing,” Carroll said.

There will be cuts to programming, Carroll said, adding, however, she is not yet sure what those will be.

“(It’s) a threat to all library programs, materials and services,” she added. “We rely on funding from the state’s public library fund to support operations and capital improvements.”

ended in a 7-7 tie after seven innings.

Kenston Baseball Holds An Alumni Game

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The Kenston Bombers baseball team held an alumni game on July 6, bringing back a long line of former players, including a 1984 graduate, all the way to the class of 2024.

“It’s awesome to see them come together and show who built the foundation of this program,” said Kenston baseball Head Coach Joe Hritz. “We had a big push from the alumni to be able to do this. I tell these guys that if there’s anything they want they just have to let me know and we’ll find a way to get together. This was a long time coming.”

The game ended in a 7-7 tie after seven full innings, with some major highlights in the mix.

Wes Toth crunched a solo home run to left-center to get his team on the board, trailing 2-1 until Matthew Pecoraro flipped the game on its head with a two-out two-run homer in the bottom of the fifth for a 3-2 lead.

“If you saw me in the cage before the game, I swung and missed at everything,” Pecoraro said. “You’d be shocked I even hit the ball today, so hitting a home run was hilarious. And, I hit a double off my younger brother, too (Tommy Pecoraro), that felt good.”

Between Matthew hitting a double off his brother, and Toth playing with some teammates he won a state championship game with, there were some new memories made, and old ones reminisced.

“It was a thought in the winter, to have an alumni game for all the guys,” Toth said. “It’s good to see them all out here.”

Two other former Bombers who made an impact were Avery Siperke, a former teammate of Toth, and Tyler Rendelsham, who’s an assistant coach on the staff.

Rendelsham roped an RBI double in the second frame to give his team a 1-0 lead, and later on in the seventh, with them trailing 6-3, Sipeke cleared the bases with a threerun double.

“I didn’t have too many good at-bats earlier in the game, so I changed up my approach,” Siperke said. “I haven’t swung a bat in about a year. I just didn’t think about it, and put the bat on the ball.”

Rendelsham, who also pitched two shutout frames with five strikeouts, added, “I knew I’d be alright on the mound. That’s

what I specialize in. I went to college and pitched, and I’m the pitching coach here, too. I was worried about the hitting. I didn’t get any swings in before the game, but I knew the pitcher throwing against me, so I knew what to expect. I just got my hands through on a ball, drove it to left field, and I was fortunate enough for us to score.”

It took a few innings for both sides to really get clicking, but once things got rolling it became a hitters' park.

“It’s great to see these guys because they got smiles on their faces,” Coach Hritz said. “We got the field ready for them this morning. Shout-out to our maintenance crew at Kenston for getting everything set up for us. It’s good just to get everyone back together and talk about old stories. Early on, it was tight, the guys were playing hard, but then the guys tired out, and the bats came alive. It’s a beautiful thing to see everyone coming back.”

The Bombers hope to expand on this alumni game next year, potentially adding softball to the mix as well.

Reds Win Majors Division

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The Reds baseball team won the Majors Division (11 and 12 year olds) of the Chardon Baseball League by defeating the Mud Dogs 9-8 in extra innings. The Reds walked off the win with a Frank Scott single as Jackson Miller crossed the plate with the winning run. Zach Kelly was the winning pitcher with batter mate Peter Ward behind the plate. The Reds finished the season at 10-2.

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

Puzzle Exchange

July 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Chardon

Exchange gently used puzzles (with no missing pieces) for new-to-you used puzzles. No registration is required.

Scrapbooking Crop

July 12, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Chardon

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

Photography in the Victorian Era

July 12, 2-3 p.m. • Virtual

The art of photography developed and improved rapidly throughout the Victorian era. Join on Zoom to explore the history of photography in the United States and learn how it evolved during and after the American Civil War.

Library-Led Discussions

No registration is required.

• Bainbridge, July 14, 10-11 a.m. and 2-3 p.m., Necessary Lies by Diane Chamberlain

• Virtual, July 14, 6:30-7:30 p.m., “The Spellshop” by Sarah Beth Durst

• Thompson, July 15, 2-3 p.m., “A Place to Land” by Lauren K. Denton

• Bainbridge, July 15, 7-8 p.m., “Summer Romance” by Annabel Monaghan

• Chardon, July 16, 7-8 p.m., “First Lie Wins” by Ashley Elston

• Virtual, July 24, 7-8 p.m., “First Lie Wins” by Ashley Elston

Big Fun

July 15, 6-7 p.m.

• Geauga West

Families will enjoy some oversized fun with the Library of Things yard game collection. Explore what the collection has to offer while challenging others to a giant game of Jenga, checkers and more.

Chair Yoga

July 17, 2-3 p.m. • Bainbridge

Connect with local yoga instructor Ann Vickers to learn about and practice chair yoga, an accessible form of yoga for all ages and skill levels that helps increase strength, flexibility, and body and breath awareness.

Art Smarts

July 18, 2-3 p.m. • Thompson

Youth in grades K-5 will celebrate summer reading by coloring the world and learning about famous artists and their artwork at this system-wide program series. Participants will learn all about Paul Klee while creating a Klee-styled masterpiece.

Sports Trivia

July 19, 3-4 p.m. • Geauga West

Put one’s basketball, baseball, hockey and football knowledge to the test against others in a friendly trivia competition.

Legal Aid Advice Clinic

July 23, 4:30-5:30 p.m. • Chardon

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Campus News

Dean Messner, of Chagrin Falls, graduated from Ohio University Scripps College of Communications. A Kenston High School graduate, Messner was also named to Ohio University’s spring dean’s list.

Arielle Walter, of Burton; Erica Feeman, Lauren Jaroch and Katrina Rowe, all of Chagrin Falls; Kaitlyn Danszczak, Jacob Grinstead and Conner Vieira, all of Chester Township; and Jeanna Sukey, of Chardon, were named to the dean’s list at Slippery Rock University for the spring semester.

Carter Flynn, Matthew Leibold and Delia Misterka, all of Chagrin Falls; Faith Fox, of Chardon; and Gabrielle Mulloy, of Russell Township, were named to the dean’s list at Ohio Wesleyan University for the spring semester.

Holden Thomas, of Chagrin Falls, has been named to the dean’s list for the spring semester at Nazareth University.

Area students graduating from Baldwin Wallace University include: Madeline Graves, of Chardon, bachelor of arts: English and philosophy; Lachlan Koenen, of Chardon, bachelor of science: biology; Hailey Long, of Middlefield, master of science: speech-language pathology; Jenna Mysyk, of Chardon, master of science: speech-language pathology; Alex Prodan, of Bainbridge Township, cum laude with a bachelor of arts: history; Katelyn Sizer, of Bainbridge Township, bachelor of science: exercise science; Jillian Smith, of Chester Township, summa cum laude with a bachelor of arts: political science and public relations; Kaitlin Smith, of Chester Township, cum laude with a bachelor of arts: theatre acting and directing and theatre design and technical studies; Lino Valletta, of Chester Township, bachelor of arts: business administration and finance; and Kyle Whittemore, of Burton, master of medical science: physician assistant.

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Concert in the Park

July 11, 7-9 p.m.

City of Chardon hosts its free summer concert series featuring Hip to That Jazz Quartet at the gazebo on Chardon Square. Visit www.chardon.cc for information.

Yard, Trunk & Craft Sale

July 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Middlefield Chamber of Commerce is hosting its yard, trunk and craft sale at Harrington Square, 15561 W. High St. in Middlefield. Pick up a map to visit other area yard sales at homes and businesses. For information, call 440-632-5705 or visit middlefieldcc.com.

Gone Squatchin' Bigfoot Festival

July 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Bigfoot is coming to John's Country Nursery, 15808 Old State Road in Middlefield. The event will feature speakers from Ohio Night Stalkers and Buckeye Bigfoot Researchers. There will be a wide variety of vendors, entertainment, food and the Wildwood Express Barrel Ride.

For more information, call 440-6320016 or visit www.johnscountry.net.

FGP Explorers Series

July 12, 10 a.m. to noon

Join Foundation for Geauga Parks for a Chagrin River aquatic adventure at West Geauga Commons, 14070 Chillicothe Road in Russell Township. For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks. org or call 440-564-1048.

Maple Splash Festival

July 12, 2-9 p.m.

The drawing for the Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield’s Maple Splash Raffle will be held at Century Village in Burton. Raffle tickets are $20 each.

Admission is free. The event also includes a 50/50 raffle, food trucks, live music, hot air balloon rides, games and prizes. Canned goods will be collected for the Veterans Food Pantry.

Visit www.maplesplashraffle.com for tickets and list of prizes.

CCAC Car and Bike Show

July 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Chardon Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its 15th annual Car and Bike Show at ISSquared Technology Center, 100 7th Ave. in Chardon. Event also features live music, food trucks, raffles, contests and awards. Visit chardonchamber.com for information and vehicle registration.

Maplewood Concert Series

July 15, 3 p.m.

Maplewood at Chardon’s summer concert series continues with Bobby Kravos polka band. Visit with residents, family and friends while listening to music and enjoying refreshments. Call Trista Keller at 234208-9871 for information.

CVCWC Luncheon

July 16, 12-1:45 p.m.

Join Chagrin Valley Christian Women’s Connection for a lunch, learn and fellowship at the Chagrin Valley Athletic Club, 17260 Snyder Road in Bainbridge Township. Wendy Anderson, Geauga County Fair Board president, will present “Take Me Out to the Fair,” and Stonecroft speaker Kathie Siudyla will present “What’s Love Got To Do With It.” Call or text 216-706-9150 or email cwcchagrin@gmail.com to RSVP by July 11.

Purses and Pastries

July 26, 12-3 p.m.

Friends of WomenSafe will hold its annual Purses and Pastries event at the Munson Township Hall, 12210 Auburn Road. The event will include brunch, a raffle of new designer purses, Bingo, a purse exchange of gently used purses and pastries. Register online at www.friendswomensafe. org or call 440-285-3741.

LCGS Summer Potluck

July 31, 5:30 p.m.

The Lake County Genealogical Society will hold its annual summer potluck at Concord Woods Nature Park, 11211 Spear Road, Painesville. Bring a dish to share along with a place setting and beverage. Cathi Weber, lifelong Willoughby resident and current director of the Little Red Schoolhouse, will share ideas on how to "Name That Decade of Fashion" in old photos. Everyone is invited to bring some old pictures from their collections to display and share. Visit www. lcgsohio.org for more information.

Grant-In-Aid Program

The Omega Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, a society of women educators in Geauga County, is offering a grant-in-aid to a female student who is entering her junior or senior year of college and is majoring in education. The applicant must be a graduate of a Geauga County high school. The deadline for completed applications is Aug. 8. Interested applicants should contact Mrs. Deborah Hofstetter, Grant-in-Aid Committee, Delta Kappa Gamma, P.O. Box 313, Chardon, OH 44024.

Legal Notices

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate General Code, Sec. 11661 Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 Case No. 19-F-000343

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

In pursuance of a Third Pluries Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at https://geauga. sheriffsaleauction.ohio.gov/, on Thursday, the 31st day of July, 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 14th day of August, 2025 the following described real estate, situated in the County of Geauga and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Newbury to wit:

A copy of the complete legal description can be found in the Geauga County Recorder’s Office, 231 Main Street, Suite 1-C, Chardon, Ohio 44024, OR Volume 887, Page 119 SHORT LEGAL DESCRIPTION: S/L 9 KIMBERLY ESTATES #1

Said Premises Located at: 11121 KIMMERIDGE TRAIL, NEWBURY TOWNSHIP, OH. Permanent Parcel Number: 23-196250

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

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

Said Premises appraised at ($265,000.00) and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount ($176,667.00). 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 Maureen Zink Delaney, attorney Jul3-10-17, 2025

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate General Code, Sec. 11661 Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 Case No. 24-F-000276

The State of Ohio, County of Geauga, ss: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY, BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR DEEPHAVEN RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE TRUST 2020-2, Plaintiff vs. DANIEL G. MARTIN, ET AL., Defendants

In pursuance of a Pluries Order of Sale in the above entitled action, I will offer for sale at public auction, at https://geauga.sheriffsaleauction.ohio.gov/, on Thursday, the 31st day of July, 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 14th day of August, 2025 the following described real estate, situated in the County of Geauga and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Huntsburg to wit:

Situated in the Township of Huntsburg, County of Geauga and State of Ohio: Known as being part of Lot No. 61, of said Huntsburg Township and is further bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a nail found in an iron pipe monument found at the intersection of the centerline of Stillwell Road and

Princeton Road; Thence South 89° 20’ 40” West along Stillwell Road centerline a distance of 382.40 feet to a point; Thence North 0° 10’ 20” West a distance of 345.00 feet to an iron pin set; Thence North 89° 20’ 00” East, a distance of 384.82 feet to a point in the centerline of Princeton Road, passing through an iron pin set 30 feet therefrom; Thence South 0° 48’ 40” West along Princeton Road, centerline a distance of 98.99 feet to an angle point in said centerline; Thence continuing along Princeton Road centerline South 0° 0’ 13” East a distance of 246.12 feet to the place of beginning and containing 3.0345 acres of land, as surveyed and described by James M. Peter, P.S. 6420 in March 1995.

Bearings shown herein are to an assumed meridian and are used to denote angles only, be the same more or less, but subject to all legal highways.

Prior Deed Reference No.: Book OR 1954, Page Number 117 and Instrument Number 201300862102.

Said Premises Located at: 12030 PRINCETON ROAD, HUNTSBURG TOWNSHIP, OH.

Permanent Parcel Number: 16-078295

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 ($490,000.00) and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount ($326,667.00). 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 Austin R. Decker, attorney Jul3-10-17, 2025

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate General Code, Sec. 11661 Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 Case No. 24-F-000660

The State of Ohio, County of Geauga, ss: FIFTH THIRD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO FIFTH THIRD BANK (NORTHEASTERN OHIO), Plaintiff vs. KATHERINE E. HARRIS, 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 31st day of July, 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 14th day of August, 2025 the following described real estate, situated in the County of Geauga and State of Ohio, and in the Village of South Russell to wit:

Situated in the Village of South Russell in the County of Geauga and State of Ohio: And known as and being Sublot No. 16 in the Franz X. Thuringer and Glenn W. Barriball Bel Meadows Subdivision as shown by plat recorded in Volume 7, Page 30 and 31 of Geauga County Records of Plats. Said Sublot No. 16 has a frontage of 115.73 feet along the Easterly margin of E. Bel Meadows Lane, proposed, a Southerly line of 423.25 feet, a Northerly line of 391.73 feet and Easterly (rear) line of 110.21 feet, containing 1.0319 acres of land as by said recorded plat.

Prior Deed Reference: Special Warranty Deed from Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., not in its individual capacity, but solely as Trustee for RMAC-Pass Through Series 2010-A, to Katherine E. Gruden, recorded on December 27, 2011 as Book 1915, Page 579, Instrument No. 201100834701 of Geauga County Records.

Said Premises Located at: 24 EAST BEL MEADOW LANE, VILLAGE OF SOUTH RUSSELL, OH.

Permanent Parcel Number: 29-096400

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

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

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

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

SCOTT A. HILDENBRAND, Sheriff Geauga County, Ohio

Megan J. Katz, attorney Jul3-10-17, 2025

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate General Code, Sec. 11661 Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 Case No. 24-F-000839

The State of Ohio, County of Geauga, ss: NEWREZ LLC, D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff vs. COREY MASTERS, 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 31st day of July, 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 14th day of August, 2025 the following described real estate, situated in the County of Geauga and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Parkman to wit:

Situated in the Township of Parkman, County of Geauga and State of Ohio: Known as being part of Section 19, Lots 77, 78, 79 and 80 bounded and described as follows: Beginning at an iron pin at the intersection of the center lines of Main Street (S.R. 88) and Center Street: Thence N. 89° 31’ 30” W. along the center line of Center Street 225.80 feet to point; Thence S. 0° 28’ 00” W. 37.95 feet to an iron pin in the Southerly margin of Center Street and the principal place of beginning; Thence S. 0° 28’ 00” West along the Westerly margin of an alley 122.75 feet to an iron pin; Thence S. 89° 59’ 00” W. 145.20 feet to an iron pin; Thence S. 0° 28’ 00” W. 100 feet to an iron pin in the Northerly margin of an alley; Thence S. 89° 59’ 00” W. along said Northerly margin 113.80 feet to an iron pin; Thence N. 0° 28’ 00” E. 224.97 feet to an iron pin in the Southerly margin of Center Street; Thence S. 89° 31’ 30” E. along the Southerly margin of Center Street 259.00 feet to the principal place of beginning. Containing 1.00 acres of land according to a survey by Delmar B. Kosie, May 1974, be the same more of less, together will all the hereditaments and appurtenances thereof, but subject to all legal highways.

Prior Deed Reference: Quit Claim Deed recorded August 22, 2019 in Official Record

Book 2077, Page 82. Survivorship Deed recorded February 29, 2016 in Official Record Book 2006, Page 792.

Said Premises Located at: 16177 CENTER STREET, PARKMAN TOWNSHIP, OH.

Permanent Parcel Number: 25-114800

DEPOSIT: Pursuant to O.R.C. 2329.211, the required deposit for this offering shall be $5,000.00. Said deposit shall be paid by WIRE TRANSFER of ACH DEBIT TRANSFER with https://geauga.sheriffsaleauction. ohio.gov.

The purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover. Said Premises appraised at ($65,000.00) and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount ($43,334.00). 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 Adrienne S. Foster, attorney Jul3-10-17, 2025

Sheriff’s Sale of Real Estate General Code, Sec. 11661 Revised Code, Sec. 2329.26 Case No. 25-F-000086

The State of Ohio, County of Geauga, ss: FIFTH THIRD BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff vs. MARK P. KREBS, 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 31st day of July, 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 14th day of August, 2025 the following described real estate, situated in the County of Geauga and State of Ohio, and in the Township of Bainbridge to wit:

A copy of the complete legal description can be found in the Geauga County Recorder’s Office, 231 Main Street, Suite 1-C, Chardon, Ohio 44024. Said Premises Located at: 18100 HAWKSMOOR WAY, BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP, OH.

Permanent Parcel Number: 02-420731 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 ($1,500,000.00) and cannot be sold for less than two-thirds of that amount ($1,000,000.00). 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

Robert R. Hoose, attorney Jul3-10-17, 2025

LEGAL NOTICE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO

Case No. 25-F-000252 - Christopher P. Hitchcock, Treasurer of Geauga County, Ohio, Plaintiff, vs. Robert E. Blanks, et al., Defendants

Robert E. Blanks, whose last known address was 8830 Crackle Road, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023, Garey Blanks and Unknown Spouse, if any, of Garey Blanks, whose last known address was 175 6th Street, #525, San Francisco, CA 94103, 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 17th day April 2025, 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. Robert E. Blanks, et al., Case No: 25-F-000252, 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 $22,086.23 together with accruing taxes, assessments, penalties, interest, and charges; as well as court costs. Said premises is described as permanent parcel number(s) 02-031100. 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 an-

swer 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. Jun26 Jul3-10, 2025

LEGAL NOTICE Sale of Real Estate

GEAUGA COUNTY Foreclosure Auction

Case# 24-F-000294 - PennyMac Loan Services, LLC vs John E. McGiffin aka John McGiffin, et al.

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

Property Address: 17810 BRIDGE CREEK TRAIL, CHAGRIN FALLS, GEAUGA, OH, 44023;

Legal Description: Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number: 01-117240

Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com opening on July 29, 2025, at 10:00 AM for a minimum of 7 days.

Property may be sold on a provisional sale date should the third-party purchaser fail to provide their deposit within the allotted time. Provisional Sale date: August 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM. Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is $10,000 to be paid by wire transfer within 2 hours of the sale ending. No cash is permitted.

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

To view all sale details and terms for this property visit www.Auction.com and enter the Search Code 24F000294 into the search bar. Jul3-10-17, 2025

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

24-F-000742 – Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC, Plaintiff vs. Joseph S. Frankina, et al., Defendants

The Unknown Heirs at Law or Under the Will, if any, of Joseph S. Frankina, deceased, whose last place of residence/business is unknown but whose present place of residence/business is unknown will take notice that on November

7, 2024, Lakeview Loan Servicing, LLC filed its Complaint in Case No. 24-F-000742 and on June 10, 2025 its Amended Complaint in the Court of Common Pleas Geauga County, Ohio, 100 Short Court Street, Suite #300, Chardon, Ohio 44024, alleging that the Defendant(s) The Unknown Heirs at Law or Under the Will, if any, of Joseph S. Frankina, deceased, have or claim to have an interest in the real estate described below: Permanent Parcel Number: 11-229950; Property Address: 8367 Kirkwood Drive, Chesterland, OH 44026. The legal description may be obtained from the Geauga County Auditor at 231 Main Street, Suite 1-A, Chardon, Ohio 44024, 440-279-1600.

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

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

THE DEFENDANT(S) NAMED ABOVE ARE REQUIRED TO ANSWER ON OR BEFORE THE 14 DAY OF AUGUST, 2025.

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

Jul3-10-17, 2025

LEGAL NOTICE

Sale of Real Estate GEAUGA COUNTY Foreclosure Auction Case# 24-F-000356 - PNC Bank, National Association aka PNC Bank vs Anthony Paciorek, Christine G. Uronis nka Christine G. Paciorek, et al.

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

Property Address: 8576 KINSMAN ROAD, NOVELTY, GEAUGA, OH, 44072;

Legal Description: Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number: 26-045900 & 26046300

Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com opening on August 5, 2025, at 10:00 AM for a minimum of 7 days.

Property may be sold on a provisional sale date should the third-party purchaser fail to provide their deposit within the allotted time. Provisional Sale date: August 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM. Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is $10,000 to be paid by wire transfer within 2 hours of the sale ending. No cash is permitted.

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

To view all sale details and terms for this property visit www.Auction.com and enter the Search Code 24F000356 into the search bar. Jul10-17-24, 2025

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Thompson Township

Notice is hereby given that the Thompson Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on an application, identified as number 25-01, on an appeal for a variance to the Thompson Township Zoning Resolution on the 22 day of July, 2025 at 7:00 pm at the Town Hall on the Square. This application, submitted by David & Sandra Nar requests that: front set back variance to construct an addition within the required 100 ft. minimum front setback be granted for the lot located at 15810 Rock Creek Rd., Thompson. Noell Sivertsen, Secretary Jul10, 2025

Drive and Seventh Avenue. The address of the property is 464 Center Street, Chardon, OH 44024 with Parcel ID# 10-164734. The property is owned by Electrode Corporation. The total acreage of the property is 12.56 acres. A copy of the Zoning Map Amendment is on file and available for public inspection in the Community Development Department, weekdays between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The City of Chardon Planning Commission will take this matter under consideration at their Tuesday, July 22, 2025 regular meeting. The meeting will take place at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers, Chardon Municipal Center, 111 Water Street, Chardon OH 44024. All interested persons are invited to attend. AMY DAY, CLERK OF COUNCIL Jul10, 2025

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL FOR VARIANCE

Burton Township

Notice is hereby given that the Burton Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on an application for an appeal for a variance to the Burton Township Zoning Resolution on the 29th day of July, 2025 at 7:00 o’clock p.m. at the Burton Township Administration Building, 14821 Rapids Road, Burton, Ohio 44021.

This application #1687-25, submitted by Steve and Jessica Medvec requests an area variance to allow construction of a new, larger garage in place of the current shed, placement is to the left front of the house (look at the house). They are seeking relief from Article IV, Section 401.1, Sub-Paragraph A1: Accessory Buildings, of the Burton Township Zoning Resolution as amended August 14, 2019. They ask that this be granted for the lot located at: 14020 Patriot Drive in Burton Township Ohio, Parcel #04119750.

Additional details are included in the application, a copy of which may be requested by contacting the Burton Township BZA Secretary at Elana.BurtonTownship@gmail.com. Following the public hearing, any other business as it relates to the responsibility of the Board, will be discussed and action taken as needed.

Elana Koh, Secretary Jul10, 2025

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

25-F-000263 – Freedom Mortgage Corporation, Plaintiff vs. Brittany Oliver, et al., Defendants

LEGAL NOTICE IN SUIT FOR FORECLOSURE OF MORTGAGE Unknown heirs, devisees, legatees, executors, administrators, spouses, assigns, and the unknown guardians of minor and/or incompetent heirs of Dale R Oliver, address unknown, will take notice that on April 22, 2025, Freedom Mortgage Corporation filed its Complaint in the Common Pleas Court of Geauga County, Ohio, 100 Short Court Street, Suite #300, Chardon, Ohio 44024 in Case No. 25-F-000263, on the docket of the Court, and the object and demand for relief of which pleading is to foreclose the lien of plaintiff’s mortgage recorded upon the following described real estate to wit: Property Address: 13790 Aquilla Road, Burton, OH 44021 and being more particularly described in plaintiff’s mortgage recorded in Mortgage Book 2158, Page 2046, of this County Recorder’s Office. The above-named defendant is required to answer within twenty-eight (28) days after last publication, which shall be published once a week for three consecutive weeks, or they might be denied a hearing in this case.

By Melissa J. Whalen – ARDC#: 0068316; Melissa J. Whalen (0068316); Ashley E. Rothfuss (0083605); Justin C. Albright (0092521); Richard Mark Rothfuss, II (0087592); Trial Counsel, McCalla Raymer Leibert Pierce, LLP, 1 North Dearborn Street, Suite 1200, Chicago, IL 60602; (312)346-9088; 25-02448OH-1229339; ohio.pleadings@mccalla.com Jul10-17-24, 2025

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

City of Chardon

Residents of the City of Chardon shall take note that a public hearing shall be conducted by the Council of the City of Chardon in Council Chambers of the Chardon Municipal Center, 111 Water Street, Chardon, Ohio at 6:15 P.M. on Thursday, August 14, 2025. Said hearing is to provide the public an opportunity to comment regarding a proposed Zoning Map Amendment to the property located at 464 Center Street with PN 10-164734. The proposed re-zoning is from “I-WTTO” Industrial – Wireless Telecommunications Overlay District to “C-4” General Commercial District. The property is located on the north side of Center Street approximately 350 ft. west of the intersection of Center Street, Meadowlands

NOTICE OF MEETING TIME CHANGE Parkman Township

The Parkman Township Board of Trustees regular meeting on July 15, 2025 will start at 6:00 p.m. (rather than the usual 7:00 p.m.) at the Parkman Community House (16295 Main Market Rd.). The meeting will begin with an Executive Session for the purpose of a conference with the public body’s attorney concerning pending court action. Once the Board returns from the Executive Session, the regular meeting agenda will begin.

Denise Villers, Fiscal Officer Jul10, 2025

Following is a list of real estate transfers for the week ending July 4, 2025, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only.

AUBURN TOWNSHIP

Thomas C. and Claudia R. Gruen (TOD), 132 Signal Hill, to Ellen T. Kuhnle (trustee), $410,000. (0.00 acres)

Sandra F. and Vince A. Lucarelli, 17510 Munn Road, to Benjamin A. Chasar and Stephanie Dudas, $332,000. (2.69 acres)

Denise J. and Thomas J. Kronholz (trustees), 18665 Jackson Drive, to Bradyn Andrew Crum, $149,000. (0.36 acres)

BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP

Patrick Obrien and Felicia W. Tsao, 18345 Bent Tree Lane, to Michael J. and Nicole A. Vitantonio, $625,000. (0.53 acres)

Sharon E. German (trustee), 8435 Stoney Brook Drive, to Lillian and Cal Cumpstone, $478,000. (0.57 acres)

Piunno Family Properties LLC, Haskins Road, to Richard and Emily Costello, $410,000. (8.15 acres)

Phillip Stuart and Alissa Marie Nuttall, 17555 Haskins Road, to Pingsha Li and Dandan Liu, $1,088,000. (6.43 acres)

Yunsuk Kee, 8717 Lake Forest Trail, to Brian Orourke and Theresa Byron, $555,000. (0.60 acres)

Patricia Noreen Ottman (trustee), 8510 Tanglewood Trail, to Randy Witczak, $250,000. (0.00 acres)

William Peyton Lake (trustee), 8653 Tanglewood Trail, to Amy Bartter, $490,000. (0.54 acres)

Stanley T. Jaros and Susan J. Burruss (trustees), 16789 Haskins Road, to Susan J. Burruss (trustee), $1,500,000. (199.73 acres)

Marla M. Lucarelli (trustee), 17310 Tall Tree Trail, to James H. Bates, $1,120,000. (0.84 acres)

BURTON TOWNSHIP

Randy S. Wise, 12531 Jackson Drive, to Riley M. Davis, $63,000. (0.29 acres)

Justin Dobay and Julie A. Gibson, 14495 Peckham Road, to Aaron C. Miller and Christina M. Detweller, $320,000. (2.76 acres)

IN THE JUVENILE COURT FOR THE COUNTY OF COLUMBIA, STATE OF GEORGIA IN THE INTEREST OF:)

A. M. S.) FILE NO: 2023J0044 SEX: FEMALE)

DOB: 07/17/2014)

N. Z. S.) FILE NO: 2023J0043 SEX: MALE)

DOB: 02/10/2017) NOTICE OF SUMMONS TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN and THE UNKNOWN BIOLOGICAL FATHER of the above minor children, and any other party claiming to have a parental interest in said minor children born to Gina Sweet a/k/a Gina Von Sachsen-Altenburg.

YOU ARE NOTIFIED, in accordance with O.C.G.A.§15-11-96, that the above proceeding seeking the termination of the parental rights of the named children was filed against you in said Court on the 23rd day of May, 2025, by reason of an Order for Service by Publication entered by this Court.

YOU ARE HEREBY COMMANDED AND REQUIRED to lay any and all other business aside and to be and appear before the Juvenile Court of Columbia County, located at 7045 Evans Town Center Blvd, Evans, Georgia 30809, on the 22nd day of August, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. and to remain in attendance from hour to hour, day to day, month to month, year to year, and time to time, as said case may be continued, and until discharged by the Court; each of you then and there to make defense and to show cause why the said children and all parties named herein should not be dealt with ac-

Real Estate Transfers

Matthew J. and Diane M. Giel, 15732 Jug St., to Crist J. and Mary M. Byler, $575,000. (15.15 acres)

Julie Ann Andrews (trustee) and Rhodes Hellmuth Ltd. Prt., 16097 Claridon Troy Toad, to BASP LLC and Rhodes Hellmuth Ltd. Prt., $825,000. (123.10 acres)

BASP LLC and Rhodes Hellmuth Ltd. Prt., 16097 Claridon Troy Road, to BASP LLC, $825,000. (123.10 acres)

CHARDON CITY

Paul F. and David R. Lajeunesse (successor co-trustees), 104 Wynewood Place, to Lynne A. and Patrick J. Curran (TOD), $410,000. (0.00 acres)

Dale Modic, 309 Sylvia Drive, to New Covenant Fellowship, $242,000. (0.27 acres)

Eva M. and Leonard H. Barker II, 307 S. Hambden St., to Jared Baker, $210,000. (0.39 acres)

NVR Inc., 237 High Fox Drive, to Sean Michael and Kristen Michelle Kreft, $436,400. (0.17 acres)

FLG Chardon LLC, 210 Emerald Drive, to NVR Inc., $93,000. (0.19 acres)

CHARDON TOWNSHIP

Edward J. Gilbert, 11185 Brentwood Lane, to Zachary M. and Abigail J. Humphrey, $475,000. (2.49 acres)

Sarah A. Swanner, 9936 Ravenna Road, to Faith Peters and Jonathan Yeckley, $256,000. (1.00 acres)

Daniel D. Worley, 8525 Grouse Ridge Drive, to Andrew Clifford Rawson and Sarah Zuch, $465,000. (2.44 acres)

Shirley S. Begley, Robinson Road, to Walter and Lisa A. Dittrich, $190,000. (5.18 acres)

CHESTER TOWNSHIP

Zinaida Lebedeva (trustee), 8020 Birchwood Drive, to Jessica Nicole and Michael Lawrence Greenwell, $420,000. (5.83 acres)

Deborah Ann Horn (trustee), 12562 Harold Drive, to Charles Ray Rossbach III, $357,000. (0.54 acres)

HAMBDEN TOWNSHIP

Michael A. Grida, 9540 S. Brown Road, to Stephanie Spencer and Gary Cranke,

cording to the provisions of the law. The hearing is for the purpose of determining whether your parental rights should be terminated. The effect of an order terminating parental rights under O.C.G.A.§15-11-93 is without limit as to duration and terminates all the parent’s rights and obligations with respect to the children and all rights and obligations of the children to the parent arising from the parental relationship, including rights of inheritance. The parent whose rights are terminated is not thereafter entitled to notice of proceedings for the adoption of the children by another, nor has the parent any right to object to the adoption or otherwise to participate in the proceedings.

A copy of the petition may be obtained by the parents from the Clerk of the Columbia County Juvenile Court, 640 Ronald Reagan Drive, Evans, Georgia, during regular business hours, Monday through Friday, exclusive of holidays.

A free copy shall be available to the parent. Upon request, the copy will be mailed to the requester - parents or alleged parents only.

YOU ARE FURTHER NOTIFIED that while responsive pleadings are not mandatory, they are permissible and you are encouraged to file with the Clerk of this Court and serve on Peti tioner’s attorney, Gary A. Glover, an answer or other responsive pleadings within sixty (60) days of the date of the order for service by publication. WITNESS the Honorable Charles E. Evans, Judge of said Court, this 23rd day of May, 2025. Cindy Mason, Clerk, Juvenile Court Columbia County, Georgia Jun19-16Jul3-10, 2025

$389,900. (3.14 acres)

Tara R. and Scott D. Webster, 9145 Old State Road, to Windsor Road Land LLC, $179,900. (5.00 acres)

HUNTSBURG TOWNSHIP

Millstone Holdings LLC, 16930 Mayfield Road, to S&S Fabricating LLC, $153,000. (5.00 acres)

Hunter Klarich, 16250 Chardon Windsor Road, to Brock and Deborah Hattox, $42,000. (4.00 acres)

MIDDLEFIELD TOWNSHIP

Stephen J. Fisher, 15264 Bundysburg Road, to Norman W. Byler, $11,000. (1.01 acres)

E. Frederick and Sheila S. Wright, 14864 Hayes Road, to Kyle Robbins and Theresa Bengston Van Wig, $330,000. (1.79 acres)

MIDDLEFIELD VILLAGE

Cristine D. Lewis, 15116 Timber Ridge, to Kevin Michael Maddern, $320,000. (0.19 acres)

Middlefield Parkway, 15401 Oak Hill Drive, to NVR Inc., $66,600. (0.25 acres)

MUNSON TOWNSHIP

Austin Archacki and Heather C. Pohlman, 11529 Winchester Drive, to Alyssa and Caleb C. Bosler, $320,000. (1.50 acres)

Joseph J. Steidl and Lisette E. Roy (trustees), 9706 Mayfield Road, to John and Shannon Sciria, $354,000. (1.50 acres)

Kelsey L. and Jacob D. Smith, 12125 Burlington Glen Drive, to Marina C. and Michael Steven Sargin, $487,900. (2.48 acres)

NEWBURY TOWNSHIP

Richard W. Burkett and Ramona I. Bonness, Oak Drive, to Roger A. Kopcik, $2,500. (0.14 acres)

Gary Shipman, 11897 Pekin Road, to Susi H. and Anthony J. Kajfasz, $290,000. (5.03 acres)

Joshua J. and Nelly J. Selby, 9775 Fairmount Road, to Inna Molchanova and Rinat Safiulin, $314,100. (1.53 acres)

Marilyn J. Hyde (trustee), 11480 Pekin Road, to Richard and Pamela Sue Tomm, $840,000. (3.52 acres)

Marilyn J. Hyde (trustee), Pekin Road, to Richard and Pamela Sue Tomm, $960,000. (90.74 acres)

PARKMAN TOWNSHIP

Aden N. and Margaret S. Yoder, Agler Road, to Kenny N. Yoder, $75,000. (5.31 acres)

RUSSELL TOWNSHIP

Dora E. Ghodooshim, 8880 Galloway Trail, to Daniel S. and Caitlin Kocsak, $625,000. (3.01 acres)

Loren C. and William J. Winans Jr., 7771 Blackford Drive, to Gray Rock Properties LLC, $300,000. (0.57 acres)

Judith A. Stanfield (TOD), 7435 Hunters Hollow Trail, to Tara L. Asef and Adam M. Loughran, $695,000. (5.27 acres)

SOUTH RUSSELL VILLAGE

Nicole M. and Thomas R. Fowler III, 128 Countryside Drive, to Joseph M. Carr and Morgan Hugnagel, $625,000. (0.75 acres)

THOMPSON TOWNSHIP

Ted A. Hines, 17729 Rock Creek Road, to Robert A. Pfeiffer, $290,000. (3.21 acres)

William T. Robak (trustee), 16140 Thompson Road, to Timothy and Cristina Auth, $425,900. (2.25 acres)

TROY TOWNSHIP

Abner R. and Ellen S. Miller, 16828 Jug St., to Marvin D. and Esther Mast, $460,000. (94.81 acres)

Jean C. Clifford, 18326 Claridon Troy Road, to Kevin E. Murphy, $300,000. (17.00 acres)

Geauga Sheriff’s Report

The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office June 27 to July 3, 2025.

CITIZEN ASSIST

June 28

9:03 a.m., Kinsman Road, Newbury Tire, Newbury. Gray Audi stolen from Newbury Tire while having work done. Called to report that his vehicle, which was left at Newbury Tire, was taken from the business. Was able to track the location by GPS to Clay Street. Deputies spoke at the residence, whom stated his vehicle was at Newbury Tire getting work done and an employee told him to use the nice rental vehicle in the lot. Stated he went to the car and the keys were in it. Advised it must have been a mistake, Per the owner he advised to return the vehicle back to Newbury Tire.

June 30

6:30 a.m., Bundysburg Road, Huntsburg. Caller states this is his deceased mother's house and there are squatters living there. He tried to get some mail of his that is sent there but it has been tampered with. He is also upset because he still has mail being sent to the residence. He was given advice to forward his mail with the US Postal Service. He was also advised again that the matter with people living in the residence is a civil issue. He was referred to the courts. He also complained that drugs are being sold out of the residence.

SUSPICIOUS

June 28

3:21 a.m., Snow Road, Burton. Caller saw people in his backyard go into the woods southwest. Two kids and two adults. Two black vehicles are sitting near the farmhouse too. Caller said “be combat ready” and that he was “calling some friends.” Deputies arrived on scene. Stated he was OK and needed no assistance.

June 29

11:53 a.m., Ledge Road, Grand River Valley KOA, Thompson. Report of a male driving a blue truck with rust was in the park and tried to grab a child. Exits are blocked. No description of driver. 12 year old child is in the store with the mom. Caller is blocking the entrance. 5-10 minutes ago. As far as the caller knows the truck came into the park. He does not belong there.

TPO VIOLATION

July 1

4:34 p.m., GAR Highway, Montville. Has a protection order on the neighbor. The neighbor just cut the grass within 25 feet of the property line. Order says they are supposed to stay 50 feet from the line. The wife is the one cutting the grass. Complainant wanted clarification on TPO which he is the protected party. Respondent's wife was cutting the grass. She does not have a court order against her. No threats, no communication between parties. And respondent was not present. No apparent violation. Advice given.

FOR RENT

Chesterland, 8301 Cedar Rd: 3-bedroom ranch, 2.5 car garage, family room, fireplace, laundry room, central air, gas heat, West Geauga schools. No pets. No Smoking. Showing now. $1,800/mo. 440-465-2340.

Huntsburg: Remodeling: 5BR, 2BA. Includes laundry room, rec room or 6th BR, basement, garage. Large closets, 2 are walk-in. No pets, No smoking. 440-6365747.

EVENTS

Rubber Stamp & Craft Supplies Sale: Sat. July 26, 9amNoon, Montville Community Center, 9755 Madison Rd. 30 Tables: Gently Used & New Rubber Stamps, Craft Supplies, Great Deals! Contact: rav4linda@gmail.com.

FOR SALE

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

Engine Hoist: 2 ton. w/8-ton long ram cylinder. $250. 440-487-2955.

Scooter: needs work. $200. Call 440-286-3380, ask for Chuck.

Daylilies: over 450 varieties, $10 to $12 per large clump. Call 440-570-1377.

Speakers: Two Infinity 10” woofer 4-ohm 200 watts speakers. Yamaha 200 watt receiver w/remote. $200 for all. 400-431-6944.

New white triple track Storm Windows: perfect for home & porch enclosures (7) 30-1/4x59-1/4 $75 each. George 440-336-5044.

Anchor Brand Folding Bench Wringer Floor Stand: 48” tall, Patent 1896, $240. 440-554-5731.

2008 Nissan Xterra: Very Good Condition, $7,400. Two Large Kayaks, $800 each. SPINNER Exercise Bike, like new, $250. 440-901-4029.

Jayco Quest 2004 folding camping trailer, propane tank, battery, 3-way fridge, 2-burner stovetop. $1,500/ OBO. Auburn. Text 440-591-9554.

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

Cat Tower: 78” tall, 2 cubbies, 3 shelves, 1 hammock. $40. Montville area. Leave message at 440-346-7708.

Classifieds

Fisher Price GeoTrax Train Lot: complete set with controllers, trains, buildings, tracks, accessories. $450 or best offer. 440-729-1082.

Pampered Chef Multi Cooker: brand new, never used. Retails $229, will sell for $100. 440-632-0518.

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

Great Wood Shop Hobby Wood: 100 board-feet wormy Chestnut; 200 feet planed and straight edged Black Walnut; 300 feet planed Butternut. Call to Inquire. 440336-2027.

Patio Set: 42” High Top, 4 swivel chairs, cushions and umbrella. All cast aluminum, must see. $350/OBO. 440-223-6056.

Tractor: Farmall A. Excellent condition, includes belly mower, very good tires, easy start, runs well. Make Offer. 440-286-3295.

Firewood logs: 22-ft long, ash, red maple, black locust, mixed. 8-9 cord log truck loads. $850. 440-687-5404. Family Burial Plot for sale. All Souls Cemetery. Serene location in prime section. Section 16. 216-440-8743.

GARAGE/ESTATE SALES

July 11-12, 10a-3p, 9600 Fairmount Rd, Russell. 3-Estates Sale: 70yrs collecting. Downsizing. Antiques, collectibles, miscellaneous items. Cash Only.

Saturday July 26th, 8a-4p. 8701 Mayfield Road, Chesterland. “Maywood Community” Garage Sale! Take a leisurely drive through our development for individual sales!

UNIQUE GARAGE SALES: Weekly April - Oct, 4 buildings, Thursday thru Saturday, 9am-5pm. $1 most items. 9098 Old State Rd, (Rt 608, Chardon). Something for everyone!

HELP WANTED

PETS & ANIMALS

Semi-feral cats need safe barn homes. They’ll be fixed & vaxxed before placement. Call Rebecca 440-3212485.

PASTURE RAISED BROILER CHICKENS: Available July 23. Order now: 3.25 pound whole bird. Rome, Oh 44085. Call/text Ian 440-387-9857.

MISCELLANEOUS

FREE fact: be aware of “friend groups “ on social media promoting marijuana! 74 per cent more likely for young people to start using marijuana!

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.

Local Investor will pay fair cash price for homes or land in any condition. Fast closing. Call or text 440-3460161 today.

SERVICES

Team R Painting: We are here to meet all your interior and exterior painting needs! Give Jaden a call at 330531-3870 for your free quote today!

Certified Caregiver: will do in home care, laundry, housekeeping, and cooking. 440-313-1804.

WANTED TO BUY

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

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.

GEAUGA MAPLE LEAF

440-729-7667

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Deadline: Friday at Noon