Legal Notices 11-6-25
LEGAL NOTICE
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
25-F-000224 – U.S. BANK TRUST NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NOT IN ITS INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUT SOLELY AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR RCAF ACQUISITION TRUST, Plaintiff vs. UNKNOWN ADMINISTRATOR, EXECUTOR OR FIDUCIARY, UNKNOWN HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN, UNKNOWN SPOUSES, DEVISEES, LEGATEES, CREDITORS AND BENEFICIARIES OF THE ESTATE OF MICHAEL A. MENDELARA, et al., Defendants
To: the Unknown Administrator, Executor or Fiduciary, Unknown Heirs, Next of Kin, Unknown Spouses, Devisees, Legatees, Creditors and Beneficiaries of The Estate of Michael A. Mendelara, you will take notice that on October 25, 2025, Plaintiff, filed an Amended Complaint for foreclosure in the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas, 100 Short Court Street, Room 300, Chardon, Ohio 44024, being Case No. 25-F-000224, alleging that there is due to the Plaintiff the sum of $76,965.76, and a non-interest bearing deferred balance of $3,374.13 plus interest at 6.500% per annum from March 01, 2024, plus late charges and fees applicable to the terms of a Promissory Note secured by a Mortgage on the real property, which has a street address of 16595 Wren Road, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023, being permanent Parcel Number: 02051645.
Plaintiff further alleges that by reason of a default in payment of said Promissory Note, the conditions of said Mortgage have been broken and the same has become absolute.
Plaintiff prays that the Defendant named above be required to answer and assert any interest in said real property or be forever barred from asserting any interest therein, for foreclosure of said mortgage, marshalling of liens, and the sale of said real property, and that the proceeds of said sale be applied according to law.
Said Defendant is required to file an Answer on or before the twenty-eighth day following the last date of Publication.
By Austin R. Decker, Robertson, Anschutz, Schneid, Crane & Partners, PLLC, 2400 Chamber Center Dr. Suite 200, Ft. Mitchell, KY 41017, 470-321-7112, kyohfilings@raslg.com
Oct30 Nov6-13, 2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
MOTION PROPOSING TO AMEND THE CLARIDON TOWNSHIP
ZONING RESOLUTION
O.R.C. 519.12(G)
Notice is hereby given that the Claridon Township Board of Township Trustees will conduct a public hearing on a motion which is an amendment, identified as number Z2025-2, to the Claridon Township Zoning Resolution at the Claridon Administration Building at 7:15 pm on November 17, 2025.
The motion proposing to amend the zoning resolution will be available for examination at the Claridon Township Administration Building from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm from Mondays & Wednesdays prior to the public hearing.
Clint Hardman, Fiscal Officer
Nov6, 2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
ON MOTION
PROPOSING TO AMEND THE
CHARDON TOWNSHIP
ZONING RESOLUTION
R.C. 519.12 (G)
Notice is hereby given that the Chardon Township Trustees will conduct a public hearing on a motion which is an amendment, identified as number 2025-1, to the Chardon Township Zoning Resolution at the Chardon Township Town Hall at 7:00 o’clock p.m. on November 19, 2025.
The motion proposing to amend the zoning resolution will be available for examination at the Chardon Library from 9:00 o’clock a.m. to 9:00 o’clock p.m. from November 3, 2025, through November 19, 2025.
Linda Kerry, Secretary
Nov6, 2025
PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
FOR DESIGN/BUILD RFP
West Geauga Local School District
The Board of Education of the West Geauga Local School District intends to contract for Design/Build Engineering and Architectural services in connection with the construction of a new Water Treatment/Maintenance Building as described in the Design/Build Criteria Document for the West Geauga Local School District’s Water Treatment & Maintenance Facility. Firms interested in being considered for a contract to perform the required services should reply with a sealed written proposal to the Treasurer’s Office no later than 3:00 pm on December 12, 2025. Proposals received after this deadline will not be considered. We will be opening those proposals at 3:00 pm and all firms are welcome to attend.
Proposals should include information regarding the firm’s history; education and experience of owners and key technical personnel; the technical expertise of the firm’s current staff; the firm’s experience in performing engineering studies, design, construction administration, and construction observation; availability of staff; the firm’s equipment and facilities; references; and any previous work performed for West Geauga Local Schools.
Proposals must be submitted to: Karen Pavlat, Treasurer / CFO, at 8615 Cedar Road, Chesterland, Ohio, 44026.
Submit all questions for this RFP in writing to Scott Amstutz at scott.amstutz@westg.org and cc karen.pavlat@westg.org (no phone calls please).
The services will be conducted pursuant to Ohio Revised Code §153.65-73. All responding firms will be evaluated and ranked in order of their qualifications. Following this evaluation, the West Geauga Local Schools will enter into contract negotiations with the most highly qualified firm.
The preliminary project description is as follows:
Name of Project: Water Treatment Plant & Maintenance Facility
Location: 8615 Cedar Road, Chesterland, Ohio, 44026. Grounds behind the West Geauga Middle School on the Main Campus.
Criteria Architect / Engineer and Owner’s Representative during duration of the Project: Osborn Engineering
Description: Water Treatment Facility with Maintenance Building. The water treatment facility must contain all necessary equipment directed and approved by the EPA criteria. The building for both water treatment and the maintenance facility are described in the Criteria Document.
Scope of Services: As properly authorized, provide all design professional and consultant services, including services in the following categories: Design Development, Construction Document Preparation, Permit Procurement, Construction, and Post-Construction / Closeout services.
Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Project Cost (including but not limited to design and construction): $5,200,000.
Source of Funding: District will fund the project in full.
Anticipated dates for design startup/permitting: February 2026 / May 2026
Anticipated dates for construction startup/completion: On or before June 2026 / July 2027
Special Requirements or Restrictions: Anticipate the Design/Build Engineer & Architect will work with the West Geauga Water Engineer with specifics related to equipment (mechanical and electrical) and orientation of equipment (space and plumbing needs) to properly install and service the equipment.
Water Engineer Contact: David M. Peterson, PE / (216) 554-0413 / dave@dmpetersonpe.com
Karen Pavlat, Treasurer/CFO
Nov6, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE
Notice of Dissolution to
Creditors and Claimants against
Corporation pursuant to
ORC 1701.87
Notice of Dissolution of Red Gate Window & Door Company. Red Gate Window & Door Company, an Ohio corporation (the “corporation”) has dissolved. You must present to the corporation any claim against the corporation, including any claim by a creditor or any claim that is conditional, unmatured, or contingent upon the occurence or nonoccurence of future events, pursuant to the following:
All claims shall be presented in writing and shall identify the claimant and contain sufficient information to reasonably inform the corporation of the substance of the claim.
The mailing address to which the person must send the claims is: 10090 Queens Way, Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023.
The deadline by which the corporation must receive the claim is sixty (60) days after the date this notice is given (the “Deadline”).
The claim will be barred if the corporation does not receive the claim by the deadline.
The corporation may make distributions to other creditors or claimants, including distributions to shareholders of the corporation, without further notice to the claimant.
Oct30 Nov6, 2025
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
GEAUGA COUNTY, OHIO
Case Number 23-F-000745 – Government Loan Securitization Trust 2011-FV1, U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Delaware trustee and U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Co-Trustee, Plaintiff, vs. Edward T. Conklin, et al., Defendants.
The Defendants, Margie J. Berghauser aka Margie J. Bailey and Unknown Spouse, if any, of Margie J. Berghauser aka Margie J. Bailey, whose current addresses are unknown, will take notice that on July 2, 2025, the Plaintiff, Government Loan Securitization Trust 2011-FV1, U.S. Bank Trust National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Delaware trustee and U.S. Bank National Association, not in its individual capacity but solely as Co-Trustee, filed its Amended Complaint in Case No. 23-F-000745, in the Court of Common Pleas of Geauga County, Ohio, 100 Short Court, Suite 300, Chardon, OH 44024, seeking a foreclosure of its mortgage interest in the real property located at 14777 Ashwood Drive, Newbury, OH 44065, Permanent Parcel No. 23-021050, 23-021051, 23-021052, and 23-021053, (“Real Estate”), and alleged that the Defendants have or may have an interest in this Real Estate.
The Defendants, Margie J. Berghauser aka Margie J. Bailey and Unknown Spouse, if any, of Margie J. Berghauser aka Margie J. Bailey are required to answer the Plaintiff’s Amended Complaint within twenty-eight (28) days after the last date of publication of this notice. In the event that the Defendants, Margie J. Berghauser aka Margie J. Bailey and Unknown Spouse, if any, of Margie J. Berghauser aka Margie J. Bailey failed to respond in the allotted time, judgment by default can be entered against them for the relief requested in the Plaintiff’s Amended Complaint.
By Carrie L. Davis (0083281); Michael R. Brinkman (0040079); Christopher M. Polito (104409); Reisenfeld & Associates LLC, Attorney for Plaintiff, 3962 Red Bank Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227, voice: 1-513-322-7000, facsimile: 513-322-7099.
Nov6-13-20, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE/PUBLIC NOTICE
Munson Township
Board of Zoning Appeals
Munson Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on November 19, 2025 at 6:30 pm at the Munson Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Rd., Munson, OH to consider the fozxllowing appeals for variances.
CASE 25-30: Dan Emerson, 10434 Mayfield Rd., Chesterland OH – requests to keep a shipping/storage container with the conditions it be screened from the neighbors and not viewable from Mayfield Road. Violates SEC. 410 Uses Not Specifically Mentioned-any use of land or structures, unless otherwise noted herein as a permitted principal, permitted accessory, or conditional use within any district, shall not be permitted by the Zoning Inspector unless a variance has been granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals.
CASE 25-32: Phil Smith, 12426 Fowlers Mill Rd., Chardon OH – requests to keep a home under construction approx. 32’ from the front road right-of-way. Violates SEC. 411 Minimum Dimensional Requirements – minimum setback from the road right-of-way is 80’.
CASE 25-33: Bianca Haapala, 11488 Fowlers Mill Rd., Chardon OH – requests to keep an existing driveway extension approx. 8’ from the north side property line. Violates SEC. 511 Driveways (in part) Driveways shall be a minimum of 15’ from any lot line.
Paula Friebertshauser, Secretary
Nov6, 2025
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
APPEAL FOR AN AREA VARIANCE
CHESTER TOWNSHIP
ZONING RESOLUTION
Notice is hereby given that the Chester Township Board of Zoning Appeals will conduct a public hearing on an application identified as ZA-2025-11, on the 10th day of November 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at Chester Town Hall.
The applicant, Proactive Behavior Services, LLC is requesting an Area Variance to provide for expansion of parking lot to add parking spaces in a required yard as described in Section 5.02.17 for the property located at 12573 Chillicothe Road.
Kathleen McCarthy
Administrative Assistant
Nov6, 2025
NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING
Russell Township
Notice is hereby given that the Russell Township Board of Zoning Appeals will have one Public Hearing on an application appeal for a variance to the Russell Township Zoning Resolution on Monday, November 17, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. in the Russell Township Community Room, 8501 Kinsman Road, Novelty, Ohio 44072.
Variance Application #572, submitted by Applicant David Juba, owner of property at 13604 Northwood Road, parcel number 26-074400. The Applicant is seeking to construct an addition inside the Riparian setback, per Section 4.16 (G) and (H) and a side yard of less than the required minimum of 30 feet per Section 5.2(B).
The Board of Zoning Appeals welcomes fact-based testimony to assist in making an informed decision.
Bonnie Guyer, Secretary
Nov6-13, 2025
NOTICE TO OWNERS AND LIENHOLDERS
Chardon Township
To all holders of legal or equitable liens of record and all owners of record of the real property located at 8974 Ravenna Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024, in Chardon Township, Permanent Parcel No. 06-111000.
Please be advised that the building(s) located on the above property have been declared insecure, unsafe, and uninhabitable by the Geauga County Building Department and the Chardon Fire Department.
Pursuant to Ohio Revised Code Section 505.86(B), it is the intention of the Chardon Township Board of Trustees to remove said building(s).
The owners of record or holders of liens of record may enter into an agreement with the Board to perform the removal of the building(s). If no such agreement is reached, the Board will contract for the removal on or after thirty (30) days from the date of this notice.
The total costs of removal may be collected by certifying the costs to the Geauga County Auditor, who shall place them on the tax duplicate as a lien on the property, or by commencing a civil action to recover the costs from the owner.
The owners of record may request a hearing within twenty (20) days of the posting of this notice. Any such request must be made in writing and addressed to:
Chardon Township Fiscal Officer
9949 Mentor Road
Chardon, Ohio 44024
Edward Slusarski, Fiscal Officer
Nov6, 2025
LEGAL NOTICE
Sale of Real Estate
GEAUGA COUNTY
Foreclosure Auction
Case# 25-F-000414 – Freedom Mortgage Corporation vs Amy K. Timm, et al.
The description of the property to be sold is as follows:
Property Address: 7821 MULBERRY ROAD, CHESTERLAND, GEAUGA, OH, 44026;
Legal Description: Full Legal Listed on Public Website; Parcel Number: 11-344600
Bidding will be available only on www.Auction.com opening on December 2, 2025, at 10:00 AM for a minimum of 7 days.
Property may be sold on a provisional sale date should the third-party purchaser fail to provide their deposit within the allotted time. Provisional Sale date: December 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM. Sales subject to cancellation. The deposit required is $10,000 to be paid by wire transfer within 2 hours of the sale ending. No cash is permitted.
Purchaser shall be responsible for those costs, allowances, and taxes that the proceeds of the sale are insufficient to cover.
To view all sale details and terms for this property visit www.Auction.com and enter the Search Code 25F000414 into the search bar.
Nov6-13-20, 2025
