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Chardon School News

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Choirs Sing for Mental Health

On Oct. 16, Chardon High School choirs, comprising approximately 130 students led by choir director Fritz Streiff, performed a special community concert at Mayfield United Methodist Church.

The program, “Please Stay,” was developed by Streiff as an extension of the Crucial Conversations speaker series hosted the previous night at the high school by the school administration in conjunction with local partners – covering such teen issues as healthy habits, the dangers of vaping and social media and the importance of ending mental illness stigma.

CHS’ “Please Stay” choir concert generated a full house audience and included performance of such pieces as “Bridge Over Troubled Water,” “You’ve Got a Friend” and “Rain Come Down.” The evening also featured a solo performance of “Colorblind” by senior Maddie Houser, who participated in the CLE Shining Star Vocal Competition earlier this year.

Betce Wainio, whose daughter is a freshman at Chardon and sang in the Please Stay program as a member of the school’s women’s choir, said she loved the entire concert.

“Our CHS choirs all did an amazing job pairing their singing talents and their concerns for mental health,” said Wainio. “’Bridge Over Troubled Water’ brought both my husband and me to tears. I was extremely impressed with our students’ talents and their abilities to express their thoughts and feelings for those experiencing mental illness.”

District Releases Quality Profile

As a member of The Alliance for High Quality Education, Chardon Local Schools, along with more than 85 other school districts throughout Ohio, annually releases a comprehensive, community-oriented companion report to the State’s School District Report Card. Called a Quality Profile, the report captures examples of student successes and learning opportunities that do not appear on the State assessments. Chardon Schools officially released its Quality Profile earlier this month.

Academics, arts, student leadership and activities, fiscal stewardship, parent and community involvement, and student services are all shared within the Quality Profile to demonstrate the value of a Chardon Schools education.

Among the many highlights detailed in the district’s profile are Chardon Middle School teacher Stephanie Seabeck’s receipt of the Franklin B. Walter Outstanding Educator Award; Chardon High School and Park Elementary School hosting of the fourth annual Heart 2 Heart Senior Citizens dance; and Superintendent Michael Hanlon’s participation as a co-chair of the Distribution sub-committee of the Ohio Fair School Funding proposal.

Additionally, the report underlines Congressman David Joyce’s (OH-14) honorary recognition of over 30 Chardon High School students for training in the Basics of Lean, part of the continuous improvement methodology known as Lean Six Sigma; and the Chardon High School girls basketball team’s recognition as one of the top five Academic Girls Basketball teams in the state of Ohio – due to the Chardon athletes carrying an average grade point average of 3.96.

The district encourages all community members to take a few moments to view the 2019 Quality Profile in its entirety to learn even more about Chardon Schools’ achievements, experiences, and community. The report can be found on the district’s website.

South Sudan Simulation

As part of Chardon Middle School sixth-grade’s annual participation in the Water for South Sudan global initiative, students raised a total of $2,092.16 this year. The school’s several weeklong project culminated on Oct. 10 with Water Day activities, including students carrying a gallon of water outside, which is a fraction of the amount the girls in South Sudan carry, for about a half mile. The exercise provided students with just the start of an idea of what the people of South Sudan experience daily to obtain water and carry it back home.


School News

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Chardon High School Public Tour

Oct. 26, 1-2:30 p.m.

Chardon Schools is offering a guided tour of the Chardon High School building, 151 Chardon Ave. in Chardon, to provide community members with a firsthand view of the inefficiencies, deterioration and aging issues of the building.

The event offers opportunity for Q&A as well. The tour is free and open to the public.

Questions? Contact the Board of Education office at 440-285-4052 or email facilities@chardonschools.org.

Cardinal School News

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Veterans Needed

Cardinal High School Key Club is holding a Veterans Day assembly on Nov. 8 at 8 a.m.

The club formally invites all local and visiting veterans to an assembly and speaker, followed by a reception.

To attend, please call the high school to RSVP at 440-632-0261 option 5 or email Meg Turon at meghan.turon@cardinalschools.org.

Sponsor A Family This Holiday Season

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Sponsor-a-Family is the holiday program that provides food and gifts to low income families, Geauga County foster children and seniors in Geauga County.

Geauga County Job and Family Services has coordinated the Sponsor-a-Family Program during the holiday season for 47 years.  Applications are mailed to low income families receiving food stamp assistance through Geauga County Job and Family Services.

Anyone who did not receive an application and would like to inquire about receiving help, contact Sara Shininger, community support coordinator, at 440-285-1263.

Chagrin Falls School News

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Kids’ Day Out

Chagrin Falls Educational Foundation Student Board is hosting their annual Kids’ Day Out on Nov. 5 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The theme is the jungle and the children will be entertained with games, crafts and gym activities, including Kids Move Smart equipment, dance contests and more.

It is for children pre-kindergarten through fourth grade and costs $20 per child. The fee includes lunch. All the money raised will go back to the school district for teacher/staff grants.

Please sign up at
http://bit.ly/CFKidsDayOut.

Clothing Drive Benefits Chagrin Falls Park

The Chagrin Falls Educational Foundation Student Board is hosting its annual clothing drive to benefit Chagrin Falls Park. There will be collection bins at all four schools from Oct. 28 to Nov. 8.

Gently worn kids and teen clothes, shoes and outerwear and new pajamas in child and teen sizes are being accepted for their “North Pole” during the holidays.

Rotary Student of the Month

Chagrin Falls High School (CFHS) senior Alexis Christie has been selected as the October Chagrin Valley Rotary Student of the Month. Christie was chosen based on her leadership and service qualities she has displayed in the community.

Christie has been the recipient of several awards during her high school career. These include Smith College Book Award, National Merit Commended Scholar, Chagrin Difference Maker in 2015 and 2017, Science Student of the Year in 2016, Spirit of Chagrin Volleyball Award in 2017, Ohio High School Fastpitch Softball Coaches Association (OHSFSCA) Scholar Athlete in 2019 and Cuyahoga County All-County All-Academic Award in 2019.

In her time at CFHS, Christie has been the vice president of Interact Club and has been a member of the girls varsity basketball and girls varsity softball teams.

Outside of school, Christie is an intern for the Chagrin Falls Documentary Film Festival. She also babysits and volunteers for Empower Sports.

Her accelerated classes throughout her four years at CFHS include Honors Spanish 4, Honors Chemistry, Honors Algebra 1, Honors Algebra 2, Honors Geometry, Honors Pre-Calculus, Honors English 9, Honors English 10, AP Spanish Language and Composition, AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, AP Psychology, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, AP English Literature, AP English Language, AP World History, AP United States History, AP United States Government and Post-AP “Great Books” course.

After high school, Christie plans to attend a four-year university where she will study either communications or journalism.

Two Newcomers Face off in Montville Trustee Race

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Two Montville Township residents relatively new to township government — Patricia Combs and Nathan Ricket — are running for one open trustee seat in the Nov. 5 election. Incumbent Trustee Frank Antenucci is not seeking re-election.   Patricia Combs Combs, 41, has an associate’s in arts degree and serves as operations manager for Serco-NA. She has lived in Montville for 16 years, but has not been involved in township government before. “I am eager to serve the community and now my children are of the age where I feel I can give back, as well as teach them valuable lessons by...

Community Meetings

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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 440-285-2015 or email editor@geaugamapleleaf.com no later than Monday noon. These meeting notices are NOT legal notices. 

 Geauga County: Oct. 29, 9 a.m., Board of County Commissioners. All county commissioners meetings are held at 470 Center St., Bldg. 4, Chardon, unless otherwise noted.

Auburn Township: Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m., Zoning Commission. All meetings are held at the Administration Building, 11010 Washington St., unless otherwise indicated.

Bainbridge Township: Oct. 28, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees; Oct. 29, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission. All meetings are held at Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road, unless noted.

Burton Village: Oct. 28, 7 p.m., Village Council. All meetings are held at 14588 W. Park St., 2nd Floor, unless otherwise noted.

Chester Township: Oct. 24, 6 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.

Claridon Township: Oct. 28, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission. All trustees meetings are held at Administrative Building, 13932 Mayfield Road, unless otherwise noted. All Zoning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals meetings are held at Town Hall, 13930 Mayfield Road.

Montville Township: Oct. 24, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission. All meetings held at the Montville Community Center, 9755 Madison Road, unless noted.

South Russell Village: Oct. 28, 9 a.m. – Veterans Memorial meeting, 7:30 p.m. – Village Council. All meetings are held at Village Hall, 5205 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.

West Geauga BOE: Oct. 28, 7 p.m., regular meeting, BOE Community Room, 8615 Cedar Road.

Sheriff’s Report

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The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office Oct. 11-17, 2019. In total, the sheriff’s office handled 338 calls during this period. ANIMAL PROBLEM Oct. 15 12:23 p.m., Mayfield Road, Munson. Neighboring property has a hole in the fence and the goats keep going on the golf course. They are now on the property. Would like assistance notifying the owners to get the fence fixed. Goats were located and the caretaker of the property is going to get them. Fence will be fixed. Complainant is happy. FRAUD Oct. 11 2:03 p.m., Chardon Windsor...

Badgers Gnaw on Fighting Eagles

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The Berkshire Badgers had no clue what to expect when they hosted the John F. Kennedy Fighting Eagles on the Berkshire floor in a Division III sectional semifinal volleyball matchup.

It didn’t take long for the Badgers to exert their will on the Fighting Eagles, though, and the carnage continued the rest of the night as Berkshire easily outclassed a depleted JFK team, 3-0.

Set scores were 25-8, 25-5, and 25-7, and the Badgers’ total dominance made for a rather uneasy evening.

The team would end up losing in its next against Beachwood to finisht the season 11-13. But the young Badgers will take the tournament win as a building block for next season.

“We’ve been pretty young and inexperienced this season ourselves,” Berkshire coach Joni Prots said after the match was over. “I had no idea about JFK, so we went into this match curious, and we got off to a very good start. That gave us a positive outlook, and we were able to play fairly well for the most part.

“We’ve improved a lot over the season, and that’s important, too. This wasn’t the most graceful match, but it was good for us to just be playing tonight.”

That sentiment was echoed by JFK coach Christina Williams of her understaffed team.

“Our school’s opened year ’round, and much of the team is off on break right now,” she said. “That means that we were missing four starters from our team, so we had junior varsity and freshmen stepping up to play. We tried our best, but it was clear how young we are. But after getting a chance to play here, there was no way we would not come out.”

Berkshire (11-12) dominated from the opening serve. That point came even more into focus in the second set. Berkshire freshman Maddie Triskett saw a Mollee Chapman slam register the first point, and eight of the next nine Triskett serves reached the floor without being able to be returned as the Badgers opened an 11-0 lead.

An errant kill ended that skein, and Iyanna Dawson served up a pair of points to finally right the ship, briefly, for JFK from Cleveland’s southeast side.

Delany Tucek fired home four points, but Angie Romano fired home an eight-point spurt to close out the set.

Kayla Dingman capped the last set with an eight-point run of her own, with an ace serve being the grand finale, and the Badgers will now prepare for second-seeded Beachwood, which will present a considerably more challenging battle for the Badgers.

With only a single senior in Kayla Dingman, reaching this point at nearly the break-even mark has been a positive for Prots to work on with her team.

“We’ve played like a very inexperienced team at times this season,” she said. “At the same time, these girls have seen how hard work can build a team, and we’ll give Beachwood our best and see what happens.”

Junior Lauren Lappert led a balanced attack on the nets with four kills. Delaney Tucek added three, as did sophomore Sarah Grisdale. Triskett led the point parade with her 11 points from service, and Triskett and Chapman each had eight assists in setting the ball for the front lines.

Serve reception has been a big stat this season in new scoring systems, and Dingman paced that effort with eight successful receptions. Getting the ball over the nets in their few chances was not an easy task for the Fighting Eagles, but they held their heads up despite being overmatched.

Only two players showed any experience for the game in Nevaeh Garner and Kelly Jones. If a deer in the headlights can be used for description, the Fighting Eagles fit it perfectly, but they supported each other and showed good sportsmanship all night, something which many successful teams can use lessons in doing.

Bombers Respond With Win

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It wasn’t the prettiest victory, but the Kenston football team will take it.

A stifling defense and tough running by Jack Porter led the Bombers to a 26-14 victory over Madison on Friday night at Bomber Stadium.

The victory moved Kenston to 7-1 overall and 4-1 in the Western Reserve Conference. The Blue Streaks fell to 3-5, 2-3.

The game started out fine for Kenston as the Bombers took over on their second possession on the Madison 46 after a short punt. Just two plays later, Porter broke free for a 29-yard touchdown run for a 7-0 lead with 6:51 left in the first quarter. Porter finished with 26 rushes for a season-high 167 yards and two touchdowns.

But that’s when things got tricky for the Bombers, as they couldn’t score again in the first half.

The Bombers still held their 7-0 lead late in the second quarter when Alex Dragas intercepted Jon Tomcufcik at the Kenston 16. Dragas then tied the game just two plays later on a 12-yard touchdown run.

Dragas does everything for the Blue Streaks from starting at quarterback and defensive back, to punting and even receiving.

Neither team could get their passing games going as Tomcufcik finished the half 0-for-7. Dragas wasn’t much better at 2-for-8 with 12 yards and an interception. That led to a 7-7 tie at halftime.

The Kenston defense was tough all game as they recorded two sacks, recovered a fumble and had an interception by Alex Castro. They also held the Blue Streaks to their second lowest point total of the season.

Kenston defensive lineman Tim Matty said keeping Dragas in check wasn’t easy.

“We knew we had to keep our minds right and focus on what we can do,” Matty said. “The coaches helped a lot.

“It was a struggle, but we managed.”

Fellow lineman Max Czech talked about the four receiver passes the Blue Streaks ran.

“We knew they were going to run trick plays and that it would be a struggle,” Czech said. “But we managed pretty well. Overall, it was a good game.”

Dragas led the Blue Streaks with 115 yards rushing on 22 attempts, but he was only 3-for-15 passing for 24 yards. Dragas caught two passes for 42 yards.

Receiver Brad McKeon actually led the Blue Streaks in passing. He came around on trick plays to pass three times and completed all three passes for 50 yards.

The Bombers held Madison running back Austin McCourt to just 69 yards rushing on 20 attempts.

Next, the Blue Streaks made a key error, fumbling on the second play of the second half. George Sell recovered the fumble for Kenston at the Madison 25. The short drive ended in a 14-yard touchdown run by Porter for a 13-7 lead with 9:48 left in the third quarter. The extra point was blocked.

Kenston coach Jeff Grubich talked about the lift the Bombers received from the fumble recovery.

“That was huge,” Grubich said. “Momentum changed and we were able to punch it in. Madison was ready to go. I told the kids we’re going to get everyone’s best shot.”

That’s when Tomcufcik started making big plays for the Bombers. He only completed two passes on the night, but he made them count. His first came on the ensuing possession as he hit Ja’Von Middleton on a perfectly thrown deep ball for a 37-yard touchdown and a 19-7 lead with 6:10 left in the third quarter. The extra point hit the left up right after being moved back 12 yards for a holding penalty.

“The coaches did a great job of recognizing single coverage,” Grubich said. “Ja’Von executed and ran a great route. The offensive line blocked, and Jon threw a great football.”

But the Blue Streaks weren’t through yet. After a missed field goal, the Blue Streaks went on their only long scoring drive of the game as they methodically moved 80 yards in 17 plays. Madison kept the ball for 6:36 as McKeon scored on a five-yard touchdown run to pull the Blue Streaks within 19-14 with 3:28 left in the game.

However, Tomcufcik shut the door on any Blue Streak rally. Facing third-and-5 at midfield and not wanting to give the ball back to the Blue Streaks, Tomcufcik rifled a ball to his favorite receiver, Tyler Mintz, for a 50-yard touchdown with 2:57 left to play. That gave the Bombers a 26-14 lead and put the game away.

Tomcufcik also had a big 56-yard scramble on a third-and-long play in the fourth quarter.

Porter said Tomcufcik made some key plays in the second half.

“He’s great under pressure,” Porter said. “He made the plays when we needed it.

“The defense played great. The offensive line played great, too.”

Kenston next takes on Painesville Riverside (4-4, 3-2) at 7 p.m. Friday in Painesville.

Chardon Demolishes South

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Senior running back D.J. Bowman had a career day, as the Hilltoppers throttled South 42-0.

With the victory, Chardon (6-2, 4-1 Western Reserve Conference) remains in contention for hosting a home playoff game come week 11.

The loss dealt a serious blow to South’s playoff’s hopes. The Rebels (4-4, 1-4 WRC) will need help if they hope to advance to the postseason.

Bowman, who essentially missed four games with a shoulder injury, recorded 130 all-purpose yards and four touchdowns. He ran for 89 yards and three touchdowns and hauled in one reception for 41 yards.

Bowman scored on rushing touchdowns of six, one and six yards.

“It was all my line,” said Bowman. “I was just running behind them. They were monsters up front.”

He also hauled in a 41-yard touchdown reception on a swing pass from quarterback Joey Trivisonno.

Bowman said Offensive Coordinator Frank Hall was waiting for South to stack all their players in the box to call the pass play.

Hall’s call worked to perfection as Bowman caught the ball in stride and ran into the endzone for his fourth and final touchdown of the game.

In the third quarter, a two-yard touchdown run by Trivisonno upped the lead to 35-0 and the running clock was on.

Bowman’s outburst came on a big night for the offense. Chardon churned out more than 400 yards of offense, including 361 on the ground.

“Our offense is beginning to click, and it helps to have D.J. back,” said Chardon head coach Mitch Hewitt.

Since senior Joey Trivisonno was inserted back into the starting quarterback role, the offense has played at a different level.

“There can’t be enough said about Joey Trivisonno. He’s playing around 110 snaps a game at a high level,” Hewitt added. “The fun he has is contagious.”

Aside from Bowman’s return and Trivisonno’s emergence, the Hilltoppers have also made an effort to run more counter plays.

Chardon’s defense had a night to remember as well, as the Hilltoppers held the Rebels to 188 total yards – 177 passing and 11 rushing.

Throughout the contest, Chardon defenders got into the backfield and made life miserable for South quarterback Justin Grosel.

“We just kept grinding,” said linebacker Myles Mendeszoon. “Even though it was a big win last week against Kenston, we have to just keep looking forward and game plan and not overlook our next opponent.”

“They’ve got some good guys, so it says a lot about what coach Landies puts on,” Hewitt said.

The defensive effort, combined with a running came that chewed up the clock, made it difficult for the Rebels to mount a comeback.

South had an opportunity to get on the scoreboard late in the game, but a turnover ended any hope the Rebels had of breaking up the shutout.

Since the start of the season, Chardon has not allowed a point in the fourth quarter.

Pennypacker Powers Pile-Pushing Badgers

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In a resurgent season on the gridirons for the Berkshire Badgers, one constant has been counted on for Berkshire offense: senior Ryan Pennypacker has been a workhorse, carrying the ball for coach Josh DeWeese’s team.

The Badgers have other weapons, though, and with an injury to starting quarterback Jacob Brown, a new person has stepped up.

That person is sophomore quarterback Jack Kuehn. As Pennypacker has carried tacklers for extra yardage all season on his way to breaking the thousand-yard mark for this season, Kuehn stepped up in a huge way in his first start as the pair accounted for 499 yards rushing between them. The result was a 46-14 victory last Friday over Hawken on Dr. William Reed Field in Chagrin Valley Conference action.

Pennypacker reached his milestone on the second possession of the third period. Taking a handoff from Kuehn on a play beginning on the 50 yard line, Pennypacker carried three Hawks with him for a 15-yard gain and a first down after basically doing what he does best — taking tacklers for a ride. The play began with Pennypacker putting a face into a defender at the line of scrimmage and planting him on his back on the turf. The other trio tried to pull him down, but that didn’t work until help arrived.

Pennypacker ended the drive from the 19 shortly thereafter.

Kuehn was the leading ball carrier of the first half, rushing for 122 yards on just seven carries, while Pennypacker gained 86 yards on 10 carries, but Berkshire had established what their plan was by the intermission.

“We gained a lot of confidence last week when we beat a very good Wickliffe team, 16-13,” DeWeese said. “We changed up our attack a little bit with Jack at quarterback, and tonight he did a superb job of cutting back with the ball after we had established Ryan on the jet sweep outside. The guys in the line were opening big holes; Jack made some great cuts and showed a lot of breakaway speed himself.

“Hawken has a good team, too, so our guys knew they had to work very hard, and it was a total team effort on both sides of the ball.”

With Berkshire’s 508-yard ground game in full throttle, Hawken relied on the left arm of sophomore Terrance Robinson for offense, and he put on a show of his own. Hitting on 23 of 41 passes for 209 yards and a pair of scores, Zach Miller also showed promise running the ball, but a couple of big bursts from Robinson led to a 92-yard rushing game for him as well.

Berkshire tackling, led by Donald Reis, Zac Nehas, Peter Brent and Josh Tribuzzo, kept the Hawks at bay most of the night, although Robinson did fire a pair of scoring passes in the second period to keep the game close at the time.

Pennypacker scored twice in the third period, Evan McDermott added another, and Kuehn broke free for a pair of scores in the last period. Pennypacker made a 60-yard burst his fourth touchdown of the game to cap the night’s point production.

“This has been a great opportunity for me to play meaningful football for our team,” Kuehn said after the game was over. “I just wanted to keep the ball moving on the ground. Ryan broke tackles like he always does, and I was able to make some plays to help out.

“I can’t say enough about the holes our line was opening, too. I just got to play when Jacob was hurt last week, and the guys made it easy for me tonight as well.”

Offensive production was huge as Kuehn and Pennypacker either split the defenses or took the defenders along for the ride. Pennypacker had a dream game, reaching the 1,000 yard mark and also adding four touchdowns; Kuehn began his career leading the offense with a major effort; and the Badger tacklers had a mostly solid night as well.

About the only area the Badgers had problems in at all was conversions after touchdowns. Berkshire converted only three of seven tries, one a Kuehn run and the others kicks from Lexi Boyk and Ben Wasson.

At 6-2 overall, this season has been a fine one for Berkshire.

Now the Badgers will find out how good they really can be, facing Beachwood (6-2) and Kirtland (8-0) to close the regular season.

Playoffs seem difficult facing that task, but they can earn points just from the work of those two teams.

Anything is possible, even an upset victory.

Sheriff’s Bulletin 10-24-2019

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DATE OF SALE: Thursday, October 31, 2019 — 10:00 A.M.

APPRAISAL          MINIMUM BID

Chester Township

Case No. 18-F-000727 — NewRez LLC, f/k/a New Penn Financial, LLC, d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing vs. Unknown Heirs, Legatees, Devisees, Executors, Administrators and Assigns and their Spouses, if any of Jeanette R. Stopek (Deceased), et al., 12905 Cherry Lane (1.00 acres). PPN: 11-332800. Carrie L. Davis, atty.

$55,000.00                $36,667.00

Newbury Township

Case No. 18-F-000879 — Christopher P. Hitchcock, Treasurer of Geauga County, Ohio vs. Daniel K. Redfern, et al., Vacant Land On Lake Shore Drive (0.11 acres). PPN: 23-116800. Kristen K. Rine, atty.

Set Minimum Bid: $8,555.04

Case No. 15-F-000216 — Christopher P. Hitchcock, Treasurer of Geauga County, Ohio vs. Karen Peterson, et al., 16076 Auburn Road (5.00 acres). PPN: 23-259020. Kristen K. Rine, atty.

Set Minimum Bid: $53,302.54

Sheriff’s land sales are held at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday or date scheduled at the GEAUGA COUNTY COMMON PLEAS COURT HOUSE, 100 SHORT COURT STREET, CHARDON, OHIO, 1st floor lobby by the doors of the Court House.

1. Opening bids start at 2/3rds of the appraisal value. If the property remains unsold after the first sale with a minimum bid of 2/3rds of the appraised value, a second sale will go forward on the next scheduled date with no minimum bid and the property will be sold to the highest bidder.

However, the purchaser at the second sale is still subject to the costs, allowances, and real property taxes.

2. Deposit due at the time of bid, (if you do not have the down payment on your person at the time of the bid, property will be re- bid). Balance due 30 days after confirmation. NO PERSONAL CHECKS accepted by Sheriff’s Office. Deposit by CASH, BANK CHECK, or CERTIFIED CHECK at time of bid. Checks can be made payable to the Geauga County Sheriff or to yourself and endorsed over to the Sheriff if you are the successful bidder. A judgment creditor is not required to make a sales deposit.

3. Deeds are issued after the confirmation of sale, when the balance of the purchase price is received by the Sheriff’s Office.

4. You cannot view the inside of the properties for sale. They are owned by the defendants, and the Sheriff’s Office does not have access to these properties. You buy “AS IS”.

5. Information about the lot size, number of rooms, year built, etc. can be obtained from the Auditor’s Office for a small fee using the permanent parcel number.

6. Federal tax liens are filed in the Geauga County Recorder’s Office, Courthouse Annex, 231 Main St, City of Chardon 1st floor, and case files are located in the Clerk of Courts Office, 3rd floor Courthouse 100 Short Court, City of Chardon (www.co.geauga.oh.us click on Departments), and can be researched in the respective offices.

7. Legal descriptions for delinquent tax land can also be found in the Recorder’s Office.

8. Property taxes will be prorated by the Geauga County Treasurer’s Office and paid out of the proceeds of the sale. Tax amount will include arrearages and a prorated estimate to the second sale date.

9. Delinquent tax properties are NOT appraised. They are sold for DELINQUENT TAXES, COSTS, AND PENALTIES. The property is offered for sale two (2) times. If it is not sold on the first sale date, it will be offered again at a later date.

10. The purchaser is responsible for a $50.00 deed fee to be paid to the Sheriff.

LEGAL NOTICES 10-24-2019

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LEGAL NOTICE

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS

GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO

19-F-000667 – Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee, on behalf of the holders the WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-AR6, Plaintiff vs. Brenda Henderson, as heir to the Estate of Marshall D. Henderson, et al., Defendants.

Brenda Henderson, as heir to the Estate of Marshall D. Henderson, whose last known address is 13389 Shady Lane, Chesterland, OH 44026, John Doe Name Unknown, the Unknown Spouse of Brenda Henderson (if any), whose last known address is 13389 Shady Lane, Chesterland, OH 44026, will take notice that on August 19, 2019, Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee, on behalf of the holders the WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-AR6 filed its Complaint in the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas at 100 Short Court, Suite 300, Chardon, OH 44024, assigned Case No. 19-F-000667 and styled Deutsche Bank National Trust Company, as trustee, on behalf of the holders the WaMu Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2005-AR6 vs. Brenda Henderson, as heir to the Estate of Marshall D. Henderson, et al. The object of, and demand for relief in, the Complaint is to foreclose the lien of Plaintiff’s mortgage recorded upon the real estate described below and in which Plaintiff alleges that the foregoing defendant has or claims to have an interest:

Parcel number(s): 11-291300

Property address: 13389 Shady Lane, Chesterland, OH 44026

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

Deutsche Bank National

Trust Company, as trustee,

on behalf of the holders

the WaMu Mortgage

Pass-Through Certificates,

Series 2005-AR6

By Ann Marie Johnson, Attorney for Plaintiff; Manley Deas Kochalski, LLC, P.O. Box 165028, Columbus, OH 43216-5028. (614) 220-5611.

Oct 10-17-24, 2019

Geauga County

Foreclosure Auction

Case# 17-F-000597. Federal National Mortgage Association (“Fannie Mae”), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America vs Lisa K. Kraushaar-Miller aka Lisa A. Kraushaar-Miller, et al. The description of the property to be sold is as follows:

Property Address: 11355 Spruce Drive, Chesterland, Geauga, Ohio, 44026;

Legal Description: Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number: 11-275100

Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com opening on 11/05/2019 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: 11/19/2019 at 10:00 AM. Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is $5000.00 to be paid by wire transfer within 2 hours of the sale ending. No cash is permitted.

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

To view all sale details and terms for this property visit www.Auction.com and enter the Search Code 17F000597 into the search bar.

Oct 17-24-31, 2019

Geauga County

Foreclosure Auction

Case# 18-F-000967. Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. vs Macek, Sarah E., et al. The description of the property to be sold is as follows:

Property Address: 16191 East High Street, Middlefield, Geauga, Ohio, 44062;

Legal Description: Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number: 19-048400

Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com opening on 11/05/2019 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: 11/19/2019 at 10:00 AM. Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is $5000.00 to be paid by wire transfer within 2 hours of the sale ending. No cash is permitted.

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

To view all sale details and terms for this property visit www.Auction.com and enter the Search Code 18F000967 into the search bar.

Oct 17-24-31, 2019

Geauga County

Foreclosure Auction

Case# 19-F-000257. Freedom Mortgage Corporation vs Cecelic, Matthew R., et al. The description of the property to be sold is as follows:

Property Address: 14790 Cedarwood Court, Middlefield, Geauga, Ohio, 44062;

Legal Description: Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number: 19-060650

Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com opening on 11/05/2019 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: 11/19/2019 at 10:00 AM. Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is $5000.00 to be paid by wire transfer within 2 hours of the sale ending. No cash is permitted.

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

To view all sale details and terms for this property visit www.Auction.com and enter the Search Code 19F000257 into the search bar.

Oct 17-24-31, 2019

PUBLIC NOTICE

The following matters are the subject of this public notice by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The complete public notice, including any additional instructions for submitting comments, requesting information, a public hearing, or filing an appeal may be obtained at: http://www.epa.ohio.gov/actions.aspx or Hearing Clerk, Ohio EPA, 50 W. Town St. P.O. Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216. Ph: 614-644-3037 email: HClerk@epa.ohio.gov

Final Issuance of Permit-To-Install and Operate

M&R Investments (Ohio) LLC -C741 Newbury Comp

SR 87 1/2 mile east of Auburn Rd., Newbury Twp., OH 44065

ID #: P0127047

Date of Action: 10/16/2019

Initial PTIO for a 40 HP natural gas-fired reciprocating compressor engine

Approved Permission for Open Burning OAC Chapter 3745-19

John Patton

7681 Fairmount Road, Russell Township, OH 44072

Facility Description: Air

ID #: LK0578

Date of Action: 10/17/2019

This final action not preceded by proposed action and is appealable to ERAC.

Approved permission to open burn recreational generated on the premises in accordance with OAC 3745-19 and local guidelines.

Oct24, 2019

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

APPEAL FOR VARIANCE

BURTON TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

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 7th day of November, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. at: Burton Township Administration Building, 14821 Rapids Road, Burton Ohio 44021.

This application #1459-19, submitted by Andrea Mierau seeks relief from Article IV, Section 402.3, Paragraph C, Subsection 6, of the Burton Township Zoning Resolution as amended August 14, 2019. Her request is for a front yard fence 6 feet in height. She asks that this be granted for the lot located at: 12801 Kinsman Road in Burton Township Ohio.

Following the public hearing, any other business as it relates to the responsibility of the Board, will be discussed and action taken as needed.

Katie O’Neill, Secretary

Oct 24, 2019

LEGAL NOTICE

Geauga County

A detailed Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for 2018 covering all revenues and expenses of the County, by fund, is prepared under the requirements of the Bureau of Inspection and Supervision of Public Offices, (Auditor of State) and is available for public inspection. The County Auditor’s office has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting on the CAFR for each year since 1989. This award has benefited the County’s bond rating and financial reporting.The Citizens Financial Report was established in 1996 and presents the CAFR in a condensed version with general terms, charts and graphs. Both reports can be obtained by calling (440) 279-1606, on the Geauga County Auditor’s website, or at the offices of Charles E. Walder, Geauga County Auditor, 231 Main Street, Chardon, Ohio.

Ronald H. Leyde, Chief Deputy Auditor

Oct 24, 2019

CANCELLATION NOTICE

OF PUBLIC HEARING

APPLICATION FOR

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT

BURTON TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS

Notice is hereby given that the Burton Township Board of Zoning Appeals public hearing scheduled for the 24th day of October, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. for a Conditional Zoning Certificate requested by Scott Hoar, application #1457-19, has been canceled. The application will be reviewed at a later date to be determined by the Burton Township Board of Zoning Appeals.

Katie O’Neill, Secretary

Oct 24, 2019

PUBLIC NOTICE

PASSAGE OF ORDINANCES

Notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of Chardon, duly passed and/or adopted the following legislation:

ORDINANCE NO. 3090

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CHARDON, OHIO AND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP BY ASSIGNING A ZONING CLASSIFICATION TO A NEWLY ANNEXED PARCEL OF LAND LOCATED AT 12499 CHARDON WINDSOR ROAD, PERMANENT PARCEL ID#15-096650 (RENUMBERED TO PARCEL ID#15-703829).

An Ordinance amending the codified ordinances of the City of Chardon and the official zoning map to assign the Parcel of land located at 12499 Chardon Windsor Road to the “S” Special District.

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2019.

ORDINANCE NO. 3091

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 941.16 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF CHARDON TO UPDATE THE CHARGES ASSESSED FOR CERTAIN USES AND SERVICES RELATED TO THE CITY’S CEMETERY.

Section 941.16 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Chardon, “Cemetery Charges,” has been amended in its entirety to read as follows:

941.16 CEMETERY CHARGES.

GRAVE SITE RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT

Purchase price per grave $500.00 $1,000.00

Open/Close-full burial for vault

Regular business hours $600.00   $725.00

Saturday $725.00   $850.00

Open/Close: full burial for infants (12 months old and under)

Regular business hours no charge $300.00

Saturday $125.00   $425.00

Open/Close: cremated remains

Regular business hours $250.00   $300.00

Saturday $400.00   $450.00

Open/Close: cremated remains for infants (12 months old and under)

Regular business hours no charge $150.00

Saturday $125.00   $250.00

Disinter: full burial

Regular $825.00   $900.00

Saturday $1,150.00   $1,225.00

Disinter: cremated remains

Regular business hours $475.00   $550.00

Saturday $675.00   $750.00

Rite to Burial Permit N/A $150.00

MAUSOLEUM RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT

Purchase price per crypt $2,000.00 $3,000.00

Open/seal one crypt

Regular business hours

*Option A $250.00   $300.00

*Option B $1,100.00   $1,200.00

Saturday

*Option A $350.00   $400.00

*Option B $1,200,00   $1,300.00

Rite to Burial Permit N/A $1,000.00

*Option A – Crypt owner’s monument company removes and resets the crypt stone

*Option B – City of Chardon removes and replaces the crypt stone

No burials shall be permitted or foundations for monuments constructed on Sunday.

DEED TRANSFER

Per grave or crypt $30.00 $30.00

FOUNDATIONS FOR MONUMENTS

Foundation cost based on $45.00 per square foot

Minimum charge $50.00

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2019.

ORDINANCE NO. 3092

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 941.02(d) AND 941.02(n) OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO AMEND THE CEMETERY RULES AND REGULATIONS BY CLARIFYING THE PERMITTED DAYS FOR BURIALS AND INTERMENTS AND BY CLARIFYING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A RITE TO BURIAL PERMIT.

An ordinance amending Section 941.02(d) of the Codified Ordinances to clarify the permitted days for burials and interments so that burials and interments in a municipal cemetery are not allowed or permitted on any Sunday or legal holiday as observed and published by the City of Chardon and to amend Section 941.02(n) of the Codified Ordinances, “Cemetery Rules and Regulations,” to clarify that burial of a person not named on the deed of a grave or crypt is limited to the owner’s spouse, parents, or lineal descendants. A rite to burial permit issued by the City Manager is required for the burial of an individual who is not the owner, or the owner’s spouse, parents, or lineal descendants. A fee of $150 for the issuance of a rite to burial permit shall be charged for burial or internment of a nonresident who is not the owner, or the owner’s spouse, parents, or lineal descendants.

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2019.

ORDINANCE NO. 3093

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SCOTT LYNCH LAW LLC, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into a three year lease with Scott Lynch Law, LLC commencing November 1, 2019 in the amount of $23,400.00 for rent and two one-year renewal options.

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2019.

ORDINANCE NO. 3094

AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A LEASE WITH DAVIS INSURANCE AGENCY, LLC AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

An Ordinance authorizing the City Manager to enter into a four year lease with Davis Insurance Agency, LLC commencing November 1, 2018 in the amount of $33,600.00 for rent.

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2019.

ORDINANCE NO. 3095

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING APPROPRIATIONS IN THE CITY OF CHARDON TREASURY FOR 2019 AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

An ordinance increasing funds on the 111 General Fund in the amount of $85,200 as follows: 682 Street Maintenance, $25,000, Lands and Buildings, $5,000, Legal 5,000, and General Administration $50,200; 452 General Capital Improvement Reserve Fund decreased in the amount of $1,600,000 as follows: 340 Recreation Capital (land improvements), $1,600,000; 560 Water Operating Fund increased in the amount of $5,400 as follows: 574 Utility Operating (transfers) in the amount of $5,400; 570 Sewer Operating Fund increased in the amount of $27,800 as follows: 574 Utility Operating Personnel (insurance), $18,300 and Utility Operating (transfers), $9,500; and 601 Self-Insurance Fund be increased in the amount of $50,000 as follows: 799 General Administration Operating (insurance claims), $50,000.

PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 2019.

The complete text of these ordinances may be viewed or obtained at the office of the Clerk of Council, 111 Water Street, Chardon, Ohio, during regular business hours.

By order of the Council of the City of Chardon, Ohio.

AMY DAY

CLERK OF COUNCIL

Oct 24, 2019

LEGAL NOTICE

Public Hearing to Discuss

Station Road Project

Middlefield Township

Notice is hereby given that the Middlefield Township Trustees will be holding a special hearing to discuss the joint Station Road Project on Friday, October 25, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. at the Middlefield Township office located at 15228 Madison Road.

Mary Ann Pierce, Fiscal Officer

Oct 24, 2019

PUBLIC NOTICE

Hambden Township

Notice is hereby given that the Hambden Township Zoning Board will conduct a public hearing on a motion which is an amendment, identified as number ZC-2019-01, to the Hambden Township Zoning Resolution at the Hambden Town Hall at 6:30 p.m. on November 5, 2019.

The motion proposing to amend the zoning resolution will be available for examination at the Zoning Office from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from October 25, 2019 through November 5, 2019.

Richard Acquaviva, Zoning Secretary

Oct 24, 2019

PUBLIC NOTICE

Village of Middlefield

Notice Is Hereby Given That During The Regular Council Meeting Held October 10, 2019, The Village Of Middlefield Passed The Following Legislation:

Resolution 19-23 Authorizing the Mayor to Prepare and Submit an Application to Participate in the Ohio Public Works Commission State Capital Improvement and/or Local Transportation Improvement Program(s), to Execute Contracts as Required, and Declaring an Emergency.

The Complete Text Of These Resolutions And Ordinances May Be Viewed Or Obtained At The Office Of The Fiscal Officer, 14860 N. State Ave., Middlefield, Ohio During Regular Business Hours.

Carrie Ehrhart,

Administrative Asst./Billing Clerk

Oct 24, 2019

BID NOTICES

NOTICE

Sale of Property by Sealed Bid

Montville Township

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Montville Township Board of Trustees, C/O Bids P.O. Box 116, 9755 Madison Rd., Montville, Ohio 44064 until 6:30 p.m. official local time on November 19, 2019. Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud at 7:05 p.m. the same day at the Montville Community Center Building for the sale of:

(1) 1979 Galion T500 Cummins Diesel road grader. Grader is equipped with the following items which are included in the purchase, Pneumatic tires, snow wing attachment & “V” plow – shows 2757 hours and all items listed are operational.

(1) Year made 1975-1980, Case 580C backhoe-loader with enclosed cab shows 2541 hours- starts with jump and runs-requires fuel system repair as it stalls out.

The Galion T500 grader and Case 580C backhoe-loader are no longer needed in daily operation of the township and shall be sold “Where-Is” and “As-Is” with NO warranty or refunds attached. Montville Township will not assist in loading these units or additional equipment for the grader. For additional information or to schedule an inspection, please leave a message for George Moore, Rd. Dept. @ 440-226-2203 Monday through Friday 7:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.

A minimum bid purchase price of $ 2,500.00 has been placed on each piece of equipment. Bid shall include the name of equipment and the person submitting it. The bids may be held by the Montville Township Board of Trustees for a period not to exceed (60) days from the date of opening, for the purpose of reviewing the bids.

Equipment shall be sold to the highest bidder; however, the Montville Township Board of Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids received, all in accord with the applicable provisions of laws of the State of Ohio governing the conduct of the Montville Board of Trustees.

This notice is posted on the Township website (Montvillegeauga.com), under the Road Department tab.

BY THE ORDER OF THE

MONTVILLE TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Karen Hawkins, Fiscal Officer

Oct 24, 2019

LEGAL NOTICE

Geauga County

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Geauga County Board of Commissioners at 470 Center Street, Building 4, Chardon, Ohio 44024 until 1:45 P.M. official local time on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 for the Maintenance Building Metal Roof located at 12665 Merritt Road, Chardon, Ohio, 44024. Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud the same day at 2:00 P.M. The estimated construction cost for this project is $400,000.00. (Base Bid)

Copies of the plans and/or specifications may be obtained digitally online at https://www.co.geauga.oh.us/Departments/Engineers-Office/Online-Plans or a hardcopy is available at the Geauga County Engineer’s Office, 12665 Merritt Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024.

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

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

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

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

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

BY THE ORDER OF THE

GEAUGA COUNTY

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Christine Blair, Clerk

Oct 24, 2019

BID NOTICES

NOTICE

Sale of Property by Sealed Bid

Montville Township

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Montville Township Board of Trustees, C/O Bids P.O. Box 116, 9755 Madison Rd., Montville, Ohio 44064 until 6:30 p.m. official local time on November 19, 2019. Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud at 7:05 p.m. the same day at the Montville Community Center Building for the sale of:

(1) 1979 Galion T500 Cummins Diesel road grader. Grader is equipped with the following items which are included in the purchase, Pneumatic tires, snow wing attachment & “V” plow – shows 2757 hours and all items listed are operational.

(1) Year made 1975-1980, Case 580C backhoe-loader with enclosed cab shows 2541 hours- starts with jump and runs-requires fuel system repair as it stalls out.

The Galion T500 grader and Case 580C backhoe-loader are no longer needed in daily operation of the township and shall be sold “Where-Is” and “As-Is” with NO warranty or refunds attached. Montville Township will not assist in loading these units or additional equipment for the grader. For additional information or to schedule an inspection, please leave a message for George Moore, Rd. Dept. @ 440-226-2203 Monday through Friday 7:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.

A minimum bid purchase price of $ 2,500.00 has been placed on each piece of equipment. Bid shall include the name of equipment and the person submitting it. The bids may be held by the Montville Township Board of Trustees for a period not to exceed (60) days from the date of opening, for the purpose of reviewing the bids.

Equipment shall be sold to the highest bidder; however, the Montville Township Board of Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids received, all in accord with the applicable provisions of laws of the State of Ohio governing the conduct of the Montville Board of Trustees.

This notice is posted on the Township website (Montvillegeauga.com), under the Road Department tab.

BY THE ORDER OF THE

MONTVILLE TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Karen Hawkins, Fiscal Officer

Oct24, 2019

LEGAL NOTICE

Geauga County

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Geauga County Board of Commissioners at 470 Center Street, Building 4, Chardon, Ohio 44024 until 1:45 P.M. official local time on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 for the Maintenance Building Metal Roof located at 12665 Merritt Road, Chardon, Ohio, 44024. Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud the same day at 2:00 P.M. The estimated construction cost for this project is $400,000.00. (Base Bid)

Copies of the plans and/or specifications may be obtained digitally online at https://www.co.geauga.oh.us/Departments/Engineers-Office/Online-Plans or a hardcopy is available at the Geauga County Engineer’s Office, 12665 Merritt Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024.

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

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

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

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

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

BY THE ORDER OF THE

GEAUGA COUNTY

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Christine Blair, Clerk

Oct 24, 2019

BID NOTICES

NOTICE

Sale of Property by Sealed Bid

Montville Township

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Montville Township Board of Trustees, C/O Bids P.O. Box 116, 9755 Madison Rd., Montville, Ohio 44064 until 6:30 p.m. official local time on November 19, 2019. Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud at 7:05 p.m. the same day at the Montville Community Center Building for the sale of:

(1) 1979 Galion T500 Cummins Diesel road grader. Grader is equipped with the following items which are included in the purchase, Pneumatic tires, snow wing attachment & “V” plow – shows 2757 hours and all items listed are operational.

(1) Year made 1975-1980, Case 580C backhoe-loader with enclosed cab shows 2541 hours- starts with jump and runs-requires fuel system repair as it stalls out.

The Galion T500 grader and Case 580C backhoe-loader are no longer needed in daily operation of the township and shall be sold “Where-Is” and “As-Is” with NO warranty or refunds attached. Montville Township will not assist in loading these units or additional equipment for the grader. For additional information or to schedule an inspection, please leave a message for George Moore, Rd. Dept. @ 440-226-2203 Monday through Friday 7:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.

A minimum bid purchase price of $ 2,500.00 has been placed on each piece of equipment. Bid shall include the name of equipment and the person submitting it. The bids may be held by the Montville Township Board of Trustees for a period not to exceed (60) days from the date of opening, for the purpose of reviewing the bids.

Equipment shall be sold to the highest bidder; however, the Montville Township Board of Trustee reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any informalities or irregularities in the bids received, all in accord with the applicable provisions of laws of the State of Ohio governing the conduct of the Montville Board of Trustees.

This notice is posted on the Township website (Montvillegeauga.com), under the Road Department tab.

BY THE ORDER OF THE

MONTVILLE TOWNSHIP

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Karen Hawkins, Fiscal Officer

Oct24, 2019

LEGAL NOTICE

Geauga County

Notice is hereby given that sealed bids will be received by the Geauga County Board of Commissioners at 470 Center Street, Building 4, Chardon, Ohio 44024 until 1:45 P.M. official local time on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 for the Maintenance Building Metal Roof located at 12665 Merritt Road, Chardon, Ohio, 44024. Bids received will be publicly opened and read aloud the same day at 2:00 P.M. The estimated construction cost for this project is $400,000.00. (Base Bid)

Copies of the plans and/or specifications may be obtained digitally online at https://www.co.geauga.oh.us/Departments/Engineers-Office/Online-Plans or a hardcopy is available at the Geauga County Engineer’s Office, 12665 Merritt Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024.

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

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

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

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

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

BY THE ORDER OF THE

GEAUGA COUNTY

BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Christine Blair, Clerk

Oct24, 2019

ELECTION NOTICES 10-24-2019

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ISSUE # 1

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of

the Ten Mill Limitation

Revised Code Sections

3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the BAINBRIDGE TOWNSHIP, Ohio, passed on the APRIL 8, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation:

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Bainbridge Township for the purpose of the general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing, and repair of streets, roads, and bridges at a rate not exceeding 2 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to 20 cents for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five years, commencing in 2020, first due in calendar year 2021.

The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.

BY ORDER OF THE

BOARD OF ELECTIONS,

OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.

Edward M. Ryder, Chair

Pete Zeigler, Director

Oct24-31, 2019

ISSUE # 2

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of

the Ten Mill Limitation

Revised Code Sections

3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the BURTON TOWNSHIP, Ohio, passed on the July 1, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation:

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Burton Township for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire apparatus, mechanical resuscitators, underwater rescue and recovery equipment, or other fire equipment and appliances, buildings and sites therefor, or sources of water supply and materials therefor, for the establishment and maintenance of lines of fire-alarm communications, for the payment of firefighting companies or permanent, part-time, or volunteer firefighting, emergency medical service, administrative, or communications personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under section  145.48 or  742.34 of the revised code, for the purchase of ambulance equipment, for the provision of ambulance, paramedic, or other emergency medical services operated by a fire department or firefighting company, or for the payment of other related costs at a rate not exceeding 1.25 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to 12.5 cents for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five years, commencing in 2020, first due in calendar year 2021.

The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.

BY ORDER OF THE

BOARD OF ELECTIONS,

OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.

Edward M. Ryder, Chair

Pete Zeigler, Director

Oct24-31, 2019

ISSUE # 3

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of

the Ten Mill Limitation

Revised Code Sections

3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the CHESTER TOWNSHIP, Ohio, passed on the June 20, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation:

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Chester Township for the purpose of the general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing, and repair of streets, roads, and bridges at a rate not exceeding 1.5 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to 15 cents for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five years, commencing in 2020, first due in calendar year 2021.

The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on election day.

BY ORDER OF THE

BOARD OF ELECTIONS,

OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.

Edward M. Ryder, Chair

Pete Zeigler, Director

Oct24-31, 2019

ISSUE # 4

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of

the Ten Mill Limitation

Revised Code Sections

3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the CHESTER TOWNSHIP, Ohio, passed on the June 20, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation:

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Chester Township for the purpose of providing and maintaining motor vehicles, communications, other equipment, buildings, and sites for such buildings used directly in the operation of a police department, for the payment of salaries of permanent or part-time police, communications, or administrative personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under section  145.48 or  742.33 of the revised code, for the payment of the costs incurred by townships as a result of contracts made with other political subdivisions in order to obtain police protection, for the provision of ambulance or emergency medical services operated by a police department, or for the payment of other related costs at a rate not exceeding 2.5 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to 25 cents for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five years, commencing in 2020, first due in calendar year 2021.

The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.

BY ORDER OF THE

BOARD OF ELECTIONS,

OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.

Edward M. Ryder, Chair

Pete Zeigler, Director

Oct24-31, 2019

ISSUE # 5

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of

the Ten Mill Limitation

Revised Code Sections

3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the CLARIDON TOWNSHIP, Ohio, passed on the April 15, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation:

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Claridon Township for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire apparatus, mechanical resuscitators, underwater rescue and recovery equipment, or other fire equipment and appliances, buildings and sites therefor, or sources of water supply and materials therefor, for the establishment and maintenance of lines of fire-alarm communications, for the payment of firefighting companies or permanent, part-time, or volunteer firefighting, emergency medical service, administrative, or communications personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under section  145.48 or  742.34 of the revised code, for the purchase of ambulance equipment, for the provision of ambulance, paramedic, or other emergency medical services operated by a fire department or firefighting company, or for the payment of other related costs at a rate not exceeding 2 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to 20 cents for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for a continuing period of time, commencing in 2020, first due in calendar year 2021.

The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.

BY ORDER OF THE

BOARD OF ELECTIONS,

OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.

Edward M. Ryder, Chair

Pete Zeigler, Director

Oct24-31, 2019

ISSUE # 6

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of

the Ten Mill Limitation

Revised Code Sections

3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the HAMBDEN TOWNSHIP, Ohio, passed on the July 17, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation:

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Hambden Township for the purpose of parks and recreational purposes and the maintenance of Hambden Township park at a rate not exceeding 0.25 mill for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to 2.5 cents for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five years, commencing in 2020, first due in calendar year 2021.

The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.

BY ORDER OF THE

BOARD OF ELECTIONS,

OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.

Edward M. Ryder, Chair

Pete Zeigler, Director

Oct24-31, 2019

ISSUE # 7

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of

the Ten Mill Limitation

Revised Code Sections

3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the HAMBDEN TOWNSHIP, Ohio, passed on the July 17, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation:

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Hambden Township for the purpose of the construction or acquisition of permanent improvements at a rate not exceeding 0.8 mill for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to 8 cents for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five years, commencing in 2020, first due in calendar year 2021.

The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.

BY ORDER OF THE

BOARD OF ELECTIONS,

OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.

Edward M. Ryder, Chair

Pete Zeigler, Director

Oct24-31, 2019

ISSUE # 8

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Local Option Question(s)

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a petition, resolution, ordinance, or judgement entry filed with the Board of Elections of Geauga County, Ohio on the June 24, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the electors of said precinct, at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting therein, on the 5th day of November, 2019, in the precinct designated as follows:

PRECINCT HAMBDEN TOWNSHIP PRECINCT A

On the questions designated as follows:

Shall the sale of wine and mixed beverages and spirituous liquor be permitted for sale on Sunday between the hours of ten a.m. and midnight by Osso, L.L.C., dba Osso, an applicant for a D-6  liquor permit, who is engaged in the business of operating a restaurant at 9145  Old State Road, Chardon (Hambden Township), Ohio 44024, in this precinct?

The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.

BY ORDER OF THE

BOARD OF ELECTIONS,

OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.

Edward M. Ryder, Chair

Pete Zeigler, Director

Oct24, 2019

ISSUE # 9

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of

the Ten Mill Limitation

Revised Code Sections

3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the HUNTSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, passed on the May 21, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation:

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Huntsburg Township for the purpose of the general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing, and repair of streets, roads, and bridges at a rate not exceeding 1.5 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to 15 cents for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five years, commencing in 2019, first due in calendar year 2020.

The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.

BY ORDER OF THE

BOARD OF ELECTIONS,

OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.

Edward M. Ryder, Chair

Pete Zeigler, Director

Oct24-31, 2019

ISSUE # 10

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of

the Ten Mill Limitation

Revised Code Sections

3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the HUNTSBURG TOWNSHIP, Ohio, passed on the May 21, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation:

An additional tax for the benefit of Huntsburg Township for the purpose of the general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing, and repair of streets, roads, and bridges at a rate not exceeding 5 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to 50 cents for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for a continuing period of time, commencing in 2019, first due in calendar year 2020.

The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.

BY ORDER OF THE

BOARD OF ELECTIONS,

OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.

Edward M. Ryder, Chair

Pete Zeigler, Director

Oct24-31, 2019

ISSUE # 11

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of

the Ten Mill Limitation

Revised Code Sections

3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the MONTVILLE TOWNSHIP, Ohio, passed on the July 19, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation:

An additional tax for the benefit of Montville Township for the purpose of the general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing and repair of streets, roads and bridges at a rate not exceeding 1.5 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to 15 cents for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five years, commencing in 2019, first due in calendar year 2020.

The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.

BY ORDER OF THE

BOARD OF ELECTIONS,

OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.

Edward M. Ryder, Chair

Pete Zeigler, Director

Oct24-31, 2019

ISSUE # 12

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of

the Ten Mill Limitation

Revised Code Sections

3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the MUNSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio, passed on the July 9, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation:

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Munson Township for the purpose of the general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing, and repair of streets, roads and bridges at a rate not exceeding 2.1 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to 21 cents for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five years, commencing in 2019, first due in calendar year 2020.

The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.

BY ORDER OF THE

BOARD OF ELECTIONS,

OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.

Edward M. Ryder, Chair

Pete Zeigler, Director

Oct24-31, 2019

ISSUE # 13

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of

the Ten Mill Limitation

Revised Code Sections

3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the MUNSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio, passed on the July 9, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation:

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Munson Township for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire apparatus, mechanical resuscitators, underwater rescue and recovery equipment, or other fire equipment and appliances, buildings and sites therefor, or sources of water supply and materials therefor, for the establishment and maintenance of lines of fire-alarm communications, for the payment of firefighting companies or permanent, part-time, or volunteer firefighting, emergency medical service, administrative, or communications personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under section  145.48 or  742.34 of the revised code, for the purchase of ambulance equipment, for the provision of ambulance, paramedic, or other emergency medical services operated by a fire department or firefighting company, or for the payment of other related costs at a rate not exceeding 1.75 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to 17.5 cents for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five years, commencing in 2020, first due in calendar year 2021.

The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.

BY ORDER OF THE

BOARD OF ELECTIONS,

OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.

Edward M. Ryder, Chair

Pete Zeigler, Director

Oct24-31, 2019

ISSUE # 14

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of

the Ten Mill Limitation

Revised Code Sections

3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the NEWBURY TOWNSHIP, Ohio, passed on the May 22, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation:

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Newbury Township for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire apparatus, mechanical resuscitators, underwater rescue and recovery equipment, or other fire equipment and appliances, buildings and sites therefor, or sources of water supply and materials therefor, for the establishment and maintenance of lines of fire-alarm communications, for the payment of firefighting companies or permanent, part-time, or volunteer firefighting, emergency medical service, administrative, or communications personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under section  145.48 or  742.34 of the revised code, for the purchase of ambulance equipment, for the provision of ambulance, paramedic, or other emergency medical services operated by a fire department or firefighting company, or for the payment of other related costs at a rate not exceeding 1.6 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to 16 cents for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for a continuing period of time, commencing in 2020, first due in calendar year 2021.

The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.

BY ORDER OF THE

BOARD OF ELECTIONS,

OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.

Edward M. Ryder, Chair

Pete Zeigler, Director

Oct24-31, 2019

ISSUE # 15

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of

the Ten Mill Limitation

Revised Code Sections

3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the PARKMAN TOWNSHIP, Ohio, passed on the July 2, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation:

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Parkman Township for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire apparatus, mechanical resuscitators, underwater rescue and recovery equipment, or other fire equipment and appliances, buildings and sites therefor, or sources of water supply and materials therefor, for the establishment and maintenance of lines of fire-alarm communications, for the payment of firefighting companies or permanent, part-time, or volunteer firefighting, emergency medical service, administrative, or communications personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under section  145.48 or  742.34 of the revised code, for the purchase of ambulance equipment, for the provision of ambulance, paramedic, or other emergency medical services operated by a fire department or firefighting company, or for the payment of other related costs at a rate not exceeding 1.9 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to 19 cents for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for a continuing period of time, commencing in 2020, first due in calendar year 2021.

The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.

BY ORDER OF THE

BOARD OF ELECTIONS,

OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.

Edward M. Ryder, Chair

Pete Zeigler, Director

Oct24-31, 2019

ISSUE # 16

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of

the Ten Mill Limitation

Revised Code Sections

3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the PARKMAN TOWNSHIP, Ohio, passed on the July 2, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation:

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Parkman Township for the purpose of providing and maintaining fire apparatus, mechanical resuscitators, underwater rescue and recovery equipment, or other fire equipment and appliances, buildings and sites therefor, or sources of water supply and materials therefor, for the establishment and maintenance of lines of fire-alarm communications, for the payment of firefighting companies or permanent, part-time, or volunteer firefighting, emergency medical service, administrative, or communications personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under section  145.48 or  742.34 of the revised code, for the purchase of ambulance equipment, for the provision of ambulance, paramedic, or other emergency medical services operated by a fire department or firefighting company, or for the payment of other related costs at a rate not exceeding 0.5 mill for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to 5 cents for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for a continuing period of time, commencing in 2020, first due in calendar year 2021.

The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.

BY ORDER OF THE

BOARD OF ELECTIONS,

OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.

Edward M. Ryder, Chair

Pete Zeigler, Director

Oct24-31, 2019

ISSUE # 17

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of

the Ten Mill Limitation

Revised Code Sections

3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the THOMPSON TOWNSHIP, Ohio, passed on the July 17, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation:

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Thompson Township for the purpose of providing and maintaining motor vehicles, communications, other equipment, buildings, and sites for such buildings used directly in the operation of police department, for the payment of salaries of permanent or part-time police, communications, or administrative personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under section 145.48 or 742.33 of the revised code, for the provision of ambulance or emergency medical services operated by a police department, or for the payment of other related costs at a rate not exceeding 1.5 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to 15 cents for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for four years, commencing in 2020, first due in calendar year 2021.

The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.

BY ORDER OF THE

BOARD OF ELECTIONS,

OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.

Edward M. Ryder, Chair

Pete Zeigler, Director

Oct24-31, 2019

ISSUE # 18A

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Local Option Question(s)

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a petition, resolution, ordinance, or judgement entry filed with the Board of Elections of Geauga County, Ohio on the August 7, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the electors of said precinct, at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting therein, on the 5th day of November, 2019, in the precinct designated as follows:

PRECINCT THOMPSON TOWNSHIP PRECINCT B

On the questions designated as follows:

Shall the sale of beer and wine and mixed beverages be permitted by Lou Ann Holleran, an applicant for a D-1, D-2, and D-6 liquor permit, who is engaged in the business of food sales at 6725  Madison Rd., Thompson, OH 44086, Thompson Center Market Beverage 2, Inc., DBA Masterpiece Pizza, in this precinct?

The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.

BY ORDER OF THE

BOARD OF ELECTIONS,

OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.

Edward M. Ryder, Chair

Pete Zeigler, Director

Oct24, 2019

ISSUE # 18B

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Local Option Question(s)

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a petition, resolution, ordinance, or judgement entry filed with the Board of Elections of Geauga County, Ohio on the August 7, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the electors of said precinct, at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting therein, on the 5th day of November, 2019, in the precinct designated as follows:

PRECINCT THOMPSON TOWNSHIP PRECINCT B

On the questions designated as follows:

Shall the sale of beer and wine and mixed beverages be permitted for sale on Sunday between the hours of eleven a.m. and midnight by Lou Ann Holleran, an applicant for a D-1, D-2 and D-6 liquor permit, who is engaged in the business of food sales at 6725 Madison Rd., Thompson, OH 44086, Thompson Center Market Beverage 2, Inc., DBA Masterpiece Pizza, in this precinct?

The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.

BY ORDER OF THE

BOARD OF ELECTIONS,

OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.

Edward M. Ryder, Chair

Pete Zeigler, Director

Oct24, 2019

ISSUE # 19

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of

the Ten Mill Limitation

Revised Code Sections

3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the TROY TOWNSHIP, Ohio, passed on the July 9, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation:

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Troy Township for the purpose of the general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing and repair of streets, roads and bridges at a rate not exceeding 5 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to 50 cents for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five years, commencing in 2019, first due in calendar year 2020.

The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.

BY ORDER OF THE

BOARD OF ELECTIONS,

OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.

Edward M. Ryder, Chair

Pete Zeigler, Director

Oct24-31, 2019

ISSUE # 20

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of

the Ten Mill Limitation

Revised Code Sections

3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the BERKSHIRE LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, Ohio, passed on the July 8, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation:

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Berkshire Local School District for the purpose of remodeling, renovating and otherwise improving school buildings, furnishing and equipping school buildings and equipping and otherwise improving school sites at a rate not exceeding 2.5 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to 25 cents for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five years, commencing in 2019, first due in calendar year 2020.

The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.

BY ORDER OF THE

BOARD OF ELECTIONS,

OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.

Edward M. Ryder, Chair

Pete Zeigler, Director

Oct24-31, 2019

ISSUE # 21

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On on Issue of Bond

Revised Code Sections

133.18, 3501.11(G)

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the CHARDON LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT, Ohio, passed on the July 15, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019 the question of issuing bonds:

Shall bonds be issued by the Chardon Local School District for the purpose of participating in the Ohio facilities construction commission expedited local partnership program by raising the school district’s portion of the basic project cost and additional funds required to participate in the program (including locally funded initiatives not exceeding one-half of the district’s portion of basic project cost and the cost of site acquisition), by constructing a new grade 6-12 school building, auditorium, and transportation center; and renovating the existing football stadium; including site acquisition and improvements, furniture, utilities, equipment, demolition of existing structures and all necessary appurtenances, in the principal amount of $76,000,000 to be repaid annually over a maximum period of 37 years, and an annual levy of property taxes be made outside of the ten-mill limitation, estimated by the county auditor to average over the repayment period of the bond issue 5.3 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to 53 cents for each one hundred dollars of valuation, commencing in 2019, first due in calendar year 2020 to pay the annual debt charges on the bonds, and to pay debt charges on any notes issued in anticipation of those bonds?

The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.

BY ORDER OF THE

BOARD OF ELECTIONS,

OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.

Edward M. Ryder, Chair

Pete Zeigler, Director

Oct24, 2019

ISSUE # 22

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of

the Ten Mill Limitation

Revised Code Sections

3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the GEAUGA COUNTY, Ohio, passed on the June 18, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation:

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Geauga County for the purpose of the operation of alcohol and drug addiction programs and mental health programs and the acquisition, construction, renovation, financing, maintenance, and operation of alcohol and drug addiction facilities and mental health and recovery facilities by the Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services at a rate not exceeding 0.7 mill for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to 7 cents for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five years, commencing in 2019, first due in calendar year 2020.

The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.

BY ORDER OF THE

BOARD OF ELECTIONS,

OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.

Edward M. Ryder, Chair

Pete Zeigler, Director

Oct24-31, 2019

ISSUE # 23

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of

the Ten Mill Limitation

Revised Code Sections

3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the GEAUGA COUNTY, Ohio, passed on the June 11, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation:

A renewal of part of an existing levy, being a reduction of 0.1 mill to constitute a tax for the benefit of Geauga County for the purpose of parks and recreation of the Geauga County Park District at a rate not exceeding 0.9 mill for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to 9 cents for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for 20 years, commencing in 2020, first due in calendar year 2021.

The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.

BY ORDER OF THE

BOARD OF ELECTIONS,

OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.

Edward M. Ryder, Chair

Pete Zeigler, Director

Oct24-31, 2019

ISSUE # 24

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of

the Ten Mill Limitation

Revised Code Sections

3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the GEAUGA COUNTY, Ohio, passed on the July 16, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation:

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of the Geauga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Metzenbaum Center) for the purpose of providing programs and services for the individuals with developmental disabilities, and for the acquisition, construction, renovation, financing, maintenance, and operation of the facilities for individuals with developmental disabilities at a rate not exceeding 1 mill for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to 10 cents for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for a continuing period of time, commencing in 2020, first due in calendar year 2021.

The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.

BY ORDER OF THE

BOARD OF ELECTIONS,

OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.

Edward M. Ryder, Chair

Pete Zeigler, Director

Oct24-31, 2019

ISSUE # 25

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of

the Ten Mill Limitation

Revised Code Sections

3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the AQUILLA VILLAGE, Ohio, passed on the August 6, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation:

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Aquilla Village for the purpose of general construction, reconstruction, resurfacing and repair of streets and roads at a rate not exceeding 4 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to 40 cents for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five years, commencing in 2019, first due in calendar year 2020.

The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.

BY ORDER OF THE

BOARD OF ELECTIONS,

OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.

Edward M. Ryder, Chair

Pete Zeigler, Director

Oct 24-31, 2019

ISSUE # 26

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of

the Ten Mill Limitation

Revised Code Sections

3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the BURTON VILLAGE, Ohio, passed on the July 8, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation:

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Burton Village for the purpose of providing and maintaining motor vehicles, communications, other equipment, buildings, and sites for such buildings used directly in the operation of police department, for the payment of salaries of permanent or part-time police, communications, or administrative personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under section 145.48 or 742.33 of the revised code, for the provision of ambulance or emergency medical services operated by a police department, or for the payment of other related costs at a rate not exceeding 2 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to 20 cents for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for three years, commencing in 2019, first due in calendar year 2020.

The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.

BY ORDER OF THE

BOARD OF ELECTIONS,

OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.

Edward M. Ryder, Chair

Pete Zeigler, Director

Oct 24-31, 2019

ISSUE # 27

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of

the Ten Mill Limitation

Revised Code Sections

3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the MIDDLEFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio, passed on the July 16, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation:

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of Middlefield Village for the purpose of providing and maintaining motor vehicles, communications, other equipment, buildings, and sites for such buildings used directly in the operation of a police department, for the payment of salaries of permanent or part-time police, communications, or administrative personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under section  145.48 or  742.33 of the revised code, for the payment of the costs incurred by townships as a result of contracts made with other political subdivisions in order to obtain police protection, for the provision of ambulance or emergency medical services operated by a police department, or for the payment of other related costs at a rate not exceeding 2 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to 20cents for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five years, commencing in 2020, first due in calendar year 2021.

The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.

BY ORDER OF THE

BOARD OF ELECTIONS,

OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.

Edward M. Ryder, Chair

Pete Zeigler, Director

Oct 24-31, 2019

ISSUE # 28

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Local Option Question(s)

Notice is hereby given that pursuant to a petition, resolution, ordinance, or judgement entry filed with the Board of Elections of Geauga County, Ohio on the August 7, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the electors of said precinct, at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting therein, on the 5th day of November, 2019, in the precinct designated as follows:

PRECINCT MIDDLEFIELD VILLAGE PRECINCT A

On the questions designated as follows:

Shall the sale of wine and mixed beverages be permitted for sale on Sunday between the hours of ten a.m. and midnight by Aldi Inc Ohio dba Aldi #23, an applicant for a D-6 liquor permit liquor permit, who is engaged in the business of operating a deep discount grocery store at 14955 S. Springdale Ave, Middlefield, OH 44062, in this precinct?

The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.

BY ORDER OF THE

BOARD OF ELECTIONS,

OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.

Edward M. Ryder, Chair

Pete Zeigler, Director

Oct 24, 2019

ISSUE # 29

NOTICE OF ELECTION

On Tax Levy in Excess of

the Ten Mill Limitation

Revised Code Sections

3501.11(G), 5705.19, 5705.25

Notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a Resolution of the SOUTH RUSSELL VILLAGE, Ohio, passed on the May 13, 2019, there will be submitted to a vote of the people at the GENERAL ELECTION to be held at the regular places of voting on Tuesday, the 5th day of November, 2019 the question of levying a tax, in excess of the ten mill limitation:

A renewal of a tax for the benefit of South Russell Village for the purpose of providing and maintaining motor vehicles, communications, other equipment, buildings, and sites for such buildings used directly in the operation of a police department, for the payment of salaries of permanent or part-time police, communications, or administrative personnel to operate the same, including the payment of any employer contributions required for such personnel under section  145.48 or  742.33 of the revised code, for the provision of ambulance or emergency medical services operated by a police department, or for the payment of other related costs at a rate not exceeding 2.75 mills for each one dollar of valuation, which amounts to 27.5 cents for each one hundred dollars of valuation, for five years, commencing in 2020, first due in calendar year 2021.

The polls for the election will open at 6:30 a.m. and remain open until 7:30 p.m. on Election Day.

BY ORDER OF THE

BOARD OF ELECTIONS,

OF GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO.

Edward M. Ryder, Chair

Pete Zeigler, Director

Oct 24-31, 2019


Hello from Geauga County Amish Country

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It was a beautiful morning on Oct. 28. It looked like it was going to be a nice day for drying laundry.

Sitting at my kitchen table in the morning I saw the sun rise up over the top of the trees along the neighbor’s driveway. Also, I saw the sun shine on the strands of the fence where the raindrops sparkle like little diamonds. I saw the jet streams in the sky; some looked like they went straight up, while others zigzagged across the sky. Children were walking to school and traffic was going both ways with people going to work. Thus, another busy week began.

Guests the evening of Oct. 27 at Dan and Sylvia Miller’s of Shedd Road were Dan and Leona and Missy Gingerich, Bob and Mary Lou Miller and children, Joe and Saloma Miller, Ray and Judy Miller and I. We were treated to a fish dinner. It was delicious.

Thoughts are with the family of widow Mrs. John Mary Miller, after hearing she was rushed to University Hospitals following a stroke.

Women are canning applesauce and pie apples. I have a half-bushel of Cortland apples here to make into sauce. They are big and really nice.

There will be a benefit auction at Buster Miller’s on the corner of Newcomb and Nash roads the evening of Nov. 1 for Steven, son of widow Rachel Yoder. He has been having health issues for many years. He is a 37-year-old single man.

I see my bluebirds are back. They are competing with the pesky sparrows for the bluebird houses. They must be getting ready for winter.

The evening of Oct. 25, our family got together at son Joe’s for his birthday, which was Oct. 23. We had homemade pizzas and salad followed by cake and ice cream. Those who came were Philip and Martha, Dan and Sylvia and Cindy, Richard and Susan and children, Perry, Katie Ann and David, Mark, Fan and children and I. It was a fun evening.

Monday, Oct. 28 was a red letter day for grandson Davis, as he started his first day at the Sunshine Training Center. He was very excited.

Born to Norman and Ellen Miller were a set of twins – a son Christopher and a daughter Carolyn. Grandparents are Roman and Emma Miller and Enos and Esther Byler. Also, twins – a son and a daughter – were born to David and Amanda Miller. I am not sure of their names. Grandparents are widow Mrs. Marty Erma Miller and Chester and Dora Miller. This makes the second set of twin grandchildren for Marty Erma. Erma also has a set, Martin Jr. and Marvin, born on Nov. 16, 1989l

Niece, Mrs. Enos Laura Hershberger, fell and broke her leg between the hip and knee the evening of Oct. 20. She had surgery and had a rod put in the afternoon of Oct. 21. My sister Fannie Yoder has her home at Enos and Laura’s, so she is staying at another daughter’s, Elva and Owen Yoder’s, for the time being. Sisters Edna, Elmina and I visited Fannie on Oct. 24.

The annual Amish Craft Show will be held at Buster Miller’s on the corner of Newcomb and Nash roads the evening of Nov. 8 and on Nov. 9.

The next blood drive will be at the former Joe’s Window Shop on Nov. 9.

Chuckles

A little old lady checking in at an airlines counter asked the agent, “How long a ‘hangover’ will I have in Paris?”

Uncle Buckle says that women are safer drivers; they realize if they have an accident that the newspapers will print their age.

A Thought to Remember

The best time to do something is between yesterday and tomorrow.

You all have a good day.

UPDATE: Controversial Opposition Group Faces Campaign Finance Allegations

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*UPDATED: Both an anonymous representative for Geaugans Opposed to Additional Taxes and Spending, and Joe Loyd, who was named in an elections commission complaint as the group’s leader, reached out to the Geauga County Maple Leaf Oct. 30 to dispute facts in the below story.
The Ohio Election Commission hearing referenced in the story is scheduled for Oct. 31. The hearing is to determine whether GOATS received and spent campaign donations before their status was updated to a Political Action Committee.
In an email, a spokesperson for GOATS said their status changed from a political club to a PAC when they learned of the complaint. GOATS designated a treasurer on Sept. 20, but has yet to file a campaign finance report, according to the Geauga County Board of Elections. The deadline to file self-reported financial disclosures for groups that receive or spend more than $1,000 was Oct. 24.
Loyd also contacted the Maple Leaf and explained while he was at one point affiliated with GOATS, he has not been actively involved in the group’s activities since February.
Due to the proximity to the Nov. 5 election, Loyd has issued the following statement:
“The complainant, Gabrielle Boose, is incorrect in her statement that I am the leader of the Geauga GOATS organization. I am not the leader of GOATS and was only a spokesman for GOATS several months ago, I had ceased my limited activity within that organization in about February 2019 in order to pursue my candidacy to the Chardon Board of Education during the election to be held on November 5th of this year. Furthermore, it is my belief that Ms. Boose is making this false accusation against me and in doing so is using the Ohio Elections Commission as a tool to fulfill a personal grudge and influence the outcome of the election.
The Geauga Maple Leaf was falsely operating under the assumption that I was the leader of GOATS based on this accusation, and failed to attempt to contact me for comment even though multiple avenues are available, including my phone number published on my website. I am deeply concerned this was allowed to happen.”

** Editor’s Note: An email was sent to Loyd requesting comment on his involvement with GOATS  Oct. 18 to info@joeloyd.com. This address was listed as his preferred email contact in his election questionnaire returned to the Maple Leaf, which he said in an Oct. 30 email is checked regularly. 

 

A group of self-identified Geaugans Opposed to Additional Taxes and Spending will face state scrutiny Oct. 31 in response to a complaint filed in September alleging violations of the Ohio Revised Code involving campaign finance.

The complaint also names Chardon Schools Board of Education candidate Joe Loyd as leader of GOATS. Neither Loyd nor any GOATS member replied to multiple requests for comment on the allegations.

The complaint was filed by Gabrielle Boose, co-chair of Citizens for Chardon Schools, a political action committee formed to advocate for Chardon Schools issues. The PAC is currently advocating in favor of Issue 21, a $76 million, 37-year bond issue to fund the construction of a new grade-six-to-12 building that will be on the Nov. 5 ballot.

The Ohio Elections Commission informed Boose the case is scheduled for preliminary review in Columbus Oct. 31.

In her complaint, Boose refers to ORC chapter 3517.01, which defines a PAC as “a combination of two or more persons, the primary or major purpose of which is to support or oppose any candidate, political party, or issue, or to influence the result of any election through express advocacy, and that is not a political party, a campaign committee, a political contributing entity or a legislative campaign fund.”

The GOATS website, as well as the group’s Facebook page, state they are a non-partisan political club, which the same ORC section defines as a group formed primarily for social purposes.

On Sept. 6, a GOATS administrator posted a message on the site informing voters that, thanks to “several generous donors,” the group would be providing yard signs opposing the Nov. 5 bond issue.

Boose said soliciting and accepting donations, as well as actively campaigning, both fall under the classification of a PAC and not a political club.

“There is no question that Geauga GOATS’ primary purpose is to oppose tax issues and influence the result of elections. In this case, they are specifically campaigning against Issue 21 on the Nov. 5 ballot. For this reason, I am officially filing a complaint against Geauga GOATS and the group’s leader,” she wrote. “Citizens for Chardon Schools works hard to conduct itself in accordance with election laws and regulations, and it is certainly unfair and undemocratic that the opposition is not currently subject to the same constraints.”

Accused of Inaccuracies

GOATS also stands accused of spreading inaccurate information through social media and direct mailings, with the latest complaints stemming from a GOATS postcard stating the proposed November five-year budget forecast showed the district would put an operating levy on the ballot in three to four years.

Chardon Treasurer Deb Armbruster’s presentation at the Oct. 21 meeting of the board of education showed the district is projected to have a positive cash balance of over $14 million in 2024, which she attributed, in part, to the 2018 operating levy and to conservative spending by staff and administration.

Additionally, operating levy funds cannot be used for building repairs or renovations, Armbruster said at the meeting.

Citizens for Chardon Schools pushed back on the GOATS mailer with a social media post pointing out the mailer also included a claim the district is asking for a new board of education building in addition to a new football stadium.

“Fact: Issue 21 does not include a new stadium, but does make renovations and frees up the necessary space so our kids are not in trailers during the building process,” the citizens group posted Oct. 26.

In community meetings and informational updates detailed on the district website and local media reports over the past year, Chardon Schools told voters the new combined middle and high school would be built on the existing high school track, allowing students to stay in the current high school building during construction.

If Issue 21 passes, a new track would be built around the existing football field, and renovations would be made to the stadium — including restrooms and locker rooms, as well as safe, permanent, and handicapped-accessible seating for both the home and away teams.

Issue 21 does not include plans for a new board of education building. Because the district has split construction plans into two phases, a new board office could potentially be part of a second phase put before voters no earlier than 2026.

No Strangers to Controversy

Whether or not the state finds irregularities in the group’s political financing, the Geauga GOATS Facebook page shows no signs of slowing down campaign activity.

On Oct. 22, the group shared a post from a local talk page alleging Issue 21 is a project led by Chardon Superintendent Michael Hanlon to build a “monument to himself and the school board.”

The post said while the bond issue has been calculated for a 37-year payoff, in 20 years, all children will be home-schooled because of “hideous perversions” with which teachers are infecting their students.

“It has started in CA (California) and will spread across the country like a virus,” the post states. “Multiple genders? Boys running track because they claim they identify as girls. Drag queens teaching how good it is to be queer. Screwed up pronouns and fines for misusing them. It’s all eventually coming to Chardon. Fasten your seatbelts.”

As of Oct. 28, the GOATS link to the post had been shared 50 times.

On Oct. 8, in a public Facebook discussion, an administrator of the Geauga GOATS page replied to a comment thread: “Maybe we should move to Chardon where the kids are literally being shot in the halls instead?”

The comment, later deleted, was referencing the Feb. 27, 2012, shooting at Chardon High School.

After the comment’s deletion, GOATS issued an apology on their page, indicating the person who made the comment was a new member of the social media team who had since been removed.

“This comment does not fit the views of GOATS and we apologize for any feelings that may have been hurt because of this comment,” the statement said.

The comment was enough to inflict emotional damage to CHS teachers and staff, many of whom were in the building when the shooting occurred, CHS Principal Doug Murray said.

“(Those words) definitely reopened wounds,” he said. “Our only response is to model our values,” he added, referring to the core values he promotes as CHS principal: community, humility, acceptance, respect, dignity, optimism and nurturing.

Chardon Knocks off Madison

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The Chardon Hilltoppers won a back-and-forth contest, 10-3, at home against Madison to put themselves in a position to control their own destiny for the playoffs. Led by a defense that has now not allowed a point in the fourth quarter this season, Chardon will play North (3-6) in Week 10.

Lions Start Week Still Alive on Court

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There can be few sports fans in the area who are not aware of the rivalry between Lake Catholic High School and Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin. It goes well back to the 1960s in just about everything, and these battles on the field are the stuff of legends.

Last Saturday afternoon, on a chilly day in not-so-sunny Jefferson, as their football teams prepared for a Saturday night contest in Mentor, their volleyball teams were in normal position on the court.

All the preparation proved necessary, and when the last point was played out before enthusiastic fans from both schools, the Lions of NDCL moved on to regional action in Stow this week, by a 3-2 score. Set scores of 21-25, 25-15, 19-25, 26-24 and 15-12 provide an accurate reflection of how close this match was, as usual.

Outstanding defense in keeping cannon shot kills alive from both teams’ front lines was the order of the day. But in the end, with everything on the line in the final moment, it all came down to a serve attempt from possibly the smallest player on the floor, NDCL senior setter Ashley Colicchio.

Facing set and match point with a 14-12 lead set up by a Hannah Bissler slam to the right corner, Colicchio had some earlier success serving to the same right corner. The defense shaded her more to her left, but she sent a low line drive, instead, to the right sideline. It was received, but the ensuing pass to the middle of the court, for an attempted kill from Norah Vargo, who had a huge match for the Cougars, instead was sent flying toward the back line on the middle of the floor. As it sailed, powerfully, beyond the line stripe, bedlam erupted from the Lions fans.

“When I went back to serve that last point, I just tried to set myself and take a deep breath,” she said. “I’ve never been in this position before, so I knew I had to be ready. I tried to just visualize how and where I wanted to hit the ball, and I was blessed to get it right as I had seen myself sending it.”

“This has just been a really great season for these girls,” coach Tom Ray said. “We knew coming into the season that we would be young, and they have stuck with what we’ve tried to teach them through both good highs and bad lows all season. Now they’re battle tested, know what to expect, so getting focused has come easier to them.”

The Lions (18-7) were ready, as were the Cougars, both teams having a load of big hitters, and the edge proved to be in NDCL’s favor. With cannon shots being fired all afternoon, blocks came into huge play. NDCL won the battle of blocking shots, 14-6, giving the Lions extra chances to get kills to the floor or set them up for more serves.

After dropping the first set, 21-25, NDCL got off to a huge start in the second, and were a tiny bit stronger in keeping momentum after taking a 10-3 early lead. Their lead reached as much as seven points, at 14-7, on an ace serve from Hannah Bissler, and the largest lead of the set was forged on the final point when a Cougar serve was snagged by the net.

With sophomore hitter Jessica Wilson establishing authority on the nets in the third set, joined by senior Ainslee McLaughlin, it appeared that LC (17-8) was back in the hunt, but it was in that third set that the blockers of NDCL also stepped up big time.

The Cougars maintained a six point lead over the last half of the set, but could not put the Lions away, and with neither team leading by more than four points in the fourth set, the fifth stanza proved the thriller it was expected to be.

The first two points of the set were an exchange of errors at the nets, and four straight kills brought the match to a 3-3 tie.

Bissler gave the Lions a lead again with a huge slam to the left corner, but LC eventually tied it again at 9-9, 10-10 and 11-11 before a Melissa Murray kill gave the Lions at 12-11 lead.

After a McLaughlin kill to the middle made it 13-12, Bissler regained the serve for NDCL with her kill to the right corner. Then up stepped Colicchio with nerves of steal.

Murray had a monster night at the nets for NDCL.

“One of the big things we’ve learned this season, being a young team, is that we need to learn to trust each other all the time,” she said. “We had some mistakes today, but we never let down and always felt we could come back as a team, and it paid off.”

Bissler’s day included 16 kills, 2 ace serves, 3 blocks, 10 digs and 23 serve receptions, a key factor to combat the taller Cougar front line. Murray added 13 kills and 6 blocks, Missy Sterkel had 8 kills and 7 blocks, Lauren Janosy added 6 kills, and Eva Wheeler kept things alive with 15 digs and 46 assists when setting the front line bangers.

Many Lions attacked the nets, and their few more bodies paid dividends in the end.

Wolverines Late Surge Lifts Team

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Game photos here.

The West Geauga football team earned a signature victory for second-year coach Adam Sopkovich as the Wolverines rallied from a two-score deficit to beat rival Chagrin Falls, 27-16, on Military Appreciation Night on Friday night at Howell Stadium.

The Wolverines trailed, 16-0, late in the third quarter before ripping off 27 unanswered points. The victory, their third straight, lifted West G to 5-4 and 5-1 in the Chagrin Valley Conference.

The Wolverines are tied in second in the CVC with Geneva (7-2, 5-1). Both teams are a game behind Perry (9-0, 6-0).

The Wolverines host the Pirates at 7 p.m. Friday night in what has become a CVC championship game. If the Wolverines win, they will clinch a share of the CVC title.

Chagrin Falls dropped to 5-4, 4-2 and host Geneva at 7 p.m. Friday.

For Chagrin Falls coach Mark Iammarino, it was a tough loss.

“I give all the credit to West G, they did an outstanding job,” Iammarino said. “They made the adjustments and we didn’t. They kept fighting. My hats off to West G. Our kids fought hard. They deserve a better result, but it happens.”

Both teams remain in the hunt to sneak into the playoffs in Division IV, region 13. Currently, West G is ninth trailing Girard (6-3), which is eighth, and Struthers (6-3), which is seventh. Chagrin Falls still has an outside shot as the Tigers are 11th in the region.

Trailing 16-0, the Wolverines went to work in the middle of the third quarter. A seven-play, 83-yard drive culminated when Peter Sanelli scored on a 22-yard run to pull the Wolverines within 16-6 with 2:10 left in the third quarter. West G went for a two-point conversion, but the pass failed.

The sequence occurred after West G junior Dillon Mikulski was put on a stretcher and taken to the hospital after suffering an injury. Sopkovich said after the game that it was a precautionary measure, but still a scary moment. But, clearly, after the Mikulski injury, the Wolverines were fired up.

Still, it looked like the Tigers would answer as they went on a methodical drive, taking 6:42 off the clock. However, a missed field goal from 38 yards out gave the ball back to the Wolverines with 7:20 left in the game.

“This is a big win for sure,” Sanelli said. “We were down 16 and went out and played together as a team. For sure this is a win for Dillon.”

It didn’t take the Wolverines long to answer as Riley Huge stepped up with two big pass plays. First, he hit Levi VeVerka for a 50-yard gain to the Tiger 30. The next play was a 30-yard touchdown pass to Michael John Cavasinni as the Wolverines were now within 16-13 with 7:00 left to play.

Huge had a rough first half as he was just 3-of-11 passing for 20 yards, but he was 3-for-4 passing for 97 yards in the second half. He finished 6-of-15 passing for 117 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions.

“That was all Riley Huge,” Sopkovich said. “Those were two audibles. I told him (at halftime) to just go play football. He acted like the true leader he’s been all year. It’s a testament to his growth.”

VeVerka wasn’t through with big plays. On the ensuing Tiger possession, VeVerka had arguably the biggest play of the game as he stepped in front of a pass from Dawson Pierce and returned it 53 yards for a touchdown to give the Wolverines their first lead of the game, 20-16, with 5:24 left in the fourth quarter.

VeVerka was asked if he knew what was coming.

“Absolutely I knew what they were going to run,” VeVerka said. “I broke on it and God blessed me.

“I never thought we were out of it.”

The Tigers still had plenty of time to mount a comeback, but Xavier Perez’s run on fourth-and-1 from the Chagrin Falls 35 was stopped for no gain.

Just two plays later, Sanelli scored again on a 39-yard run for a 27-16 advantage with 3:20 left to play. Sanelli’s second touchdown all but sealed an emotional victory for West G. He rushed just six times, but made them count as he gained 78 yards.

“It was the same play that I scored on before,” Sanelli said.

The way things went in the first half, many fans probably thought a Wolverine victory was not likely. The Tigers scored first when their defensive line blew into the West G end zone to tackle Joseph Peterson for a safety. That gave the Tigers a 2-0 lead at 11:42 of the second quarter.

On the very next play after the free kick, receiver Will Richmond threw a 54-yard touchdown pass to Perez for a 9-0 Tiger lead with 11:17 left in the second quarter.

Perez is the main offensive weapon for the Tigers. He had six touches in the first half for 88 yards. However, in the second half the Wolverines held Perez to four touches for 1 yard. The West G defense was stout all night as they earned two interceptions, a fumble recovery and four sacks.

“We put our best cornerback, Luke Musser, and a safety (VeVerka) on Perez for bracket coverage,” Sopkovich said. “We knew we had to take Perez out. The kid is an unbelievable athlete.”

The Tigers extended their lead to 16-0 when Will O’Brien scored on a 24-yard touchdown run with 6:48 left in the second quarter. O’Brien returned to play after missing time with an injury and finished with eight carries for 53 yards.

The Tigers’ Pierce was 12-for-25 passing for 102 yards. He also led Chagrin Falls in rushing with 66 yards on 11 attempts.

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