Chesterland News 2-28-2024

CHESTER TOWNSHIP

Shaw to Hand Off Fire Chief Role in 2025

Nagy Tapped for Succession

By Brian Doering Brian@karlovecmeDia com

When William Shaw took over as Chester Town ship Fire Depart ment chief in February 2022, he knew it would not be a longterm role.

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A previous fire chief in Wil loughby and Solon, Shaw brought over 36 years of experience to the township when he was brought on as interim fire chief in 2021. In an interview Feb. 8, Shaw said the decision to groom a new chief was made when he was hired.

“I was very clear in the interview

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Russell Trustees Ban Adult Use Cannabis Operators

By allison Wilson eDitor@karlovecmeDia com

Following discussion at two prior meetings, Russell Township Trustees officially voted to ban adult use cannabis operators at their Feb. 15 meeting.

Trustees Kristina Port and Matt Rambo attended informative sessions about the ongoing changes to legislation around marijuana while at the Ohio Township Association meeting in Columbus.

Port described one session as “contradictory.”

“What I learned is, nobody has any idea how this is gonna work,” Rambo said.

Port said while they can pass a resolution now, changes to legislation may cause complications down the line.

“We can do a resolution today. However, it may be subject to change depending on whatever the law changes to,” she said.

Rambo also noted township resolutions do not override state laws.

“When the state does issue licenses, they don’t care what your lo-

cal resolutions say,” he said. “If they issue a license and you’ve already told them that you can’t have an operation here, it doesn’t matter. Their license trumps our resolution.”

The vague wording of the resolution also came into question.

“That’s another problem I have with this resolution, is that it says ‘adult use cannabis operators,’” Rambo said. “That’s a fake term. It doesn’t say sales, it doesn’t say manufacturing, it doesn’t say processing … it just says ‘operators.’ Operators is not a defined term.”

Despite the discontent, the resolution passed unanimously. Fiscal Officer Karen Walder also noted some upcoming technology upgrades to the current administrative building, the community building and the recycling center.

These include the admin building getting security camera replacements; the recycling center getting both cameras and license plate readers; and camera placements for the community building, as well as data drops and wireless access ports.

Walder described two phases

to the project.

“The first phase is really getting the cameras in the current admin building converted over and getting the new cameras’ server that will support all of the cameras for the admin building, for the new building and for the recycling,” she said. “So, our phase two would be the security cameras for inside and outside the new building, and the new security cameras and license plate readers for the recycling area.”

The cameras will be in color and will have zoom capabilities. As the new cameras have an extended range, replacement of the old cameras may not be one to one, she said. Cost estimates are still up in the air, but Walder hopes to have firm numbers by the March 7 trustees meeting.

Walder added they have been looking at electronic access control for the new building and admin center, which could be used to limit access to a building when somebody has it rented, or tell which employee accessed a facility at what time.

Help for Mental Illness

NAMI Geauga offers mental health support groups and classes for families and persons affected by mental illness. There is no charge to participants. All offerings are 100% peer led and meet in person or on Zoom.

Check out NAMI’s calendar online for the latest listings: www.namigeauga.org.

Geauga Dems Film Showing

Feb. 29, 7 p.m.

In honor of Black History Month, the Geauga Democratic Women’s Caucus presents the movie “Harriet” at the Geauga Democratic Headquarters, 12420 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

All are welcome to the free event; donations will be accepted.

For information, call 440-273-8200.

FGP Explorers Series

March 2, 10 a.m. to noon

Join Foundation for Geauga Parks for a winter hike at Russell Uplands Preserve, 15200 Russell Road, Chagrin Falls.

For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-5641048.

Have A Heart Spay/Neuter

Valley Save-A-Pet will open its 2024 Have A Heart low cost spay/neuter program on March 2. The program offers cat and dog sterilizations at a discounted rate to pet owners. Call 440-232-2287 any Monday, Wednesday or the first Saturday of each month from

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11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for information and to apply for a spay/neuter certificate. Feral cat caregivers are also encouraged to call.

To learn more about the organization, programs and events, visit www.valleysaveapet.org.

Maple Driving Tour

March 2, 3, 9 and 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The 2024 N.E. Ohio “How Sweet It Is” drive-it-yourself Maple Tour hosted by Maple Producers of NE Ohio the first two weekends of March. Maple syrup producers across northeast Ohio will open their sugarhouses to visitors to learn about their operations and see how maple syrup and maple products are made. For a complete list of participating producers and a map of locations, visit mpneoh. com.

Bloodmobile

American Red Cross blood supply has fallen to critically low levels and now faces an emergency blood shortage.

Make a donation appointment by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-733-2767.

March 4, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 11900 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 12–5 p.m. March 18, Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 12-6 p.m.

Geauga Skywatchers Club

March 4, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Join Geauga Skywatchers Club for “Total Solar Eclipse of a Lifetime” at the Thompson Library Branch. Learn what to expect on the

day of the eclipse on April 8, explore the history of solar eclipses in Ohio and share ways to view it safely. To register, visit www.geaugalibrary.net.

Career Exploration Open House

March 5, 5-7 p.m.

Geauga Growth Partnership is partnering with Kent State University-Geauga and OhioMeansJobs to host a free Career Exploration Open House for youth in grades 6-12 at KSU Geauga, 14111 Claridon-Troy Road in Burton. All job seekers and students are invited to learn more about connecting passions to professions, network with more than 20 local employers across in-demand industries and learn more about education and employment opportunities.

No registration is required. Call 440-5641060 or 440-285-1116 with questions.

West Geauga Kiwanis Meetings

Tuesdays, 6:45 p.m.

West Geauga Kiwanis meets every Tuesday at the Chesterland Baptist Church, 12670 Chillicothe Road. Join for a free dinner and learn how Kiwanis serves local students and the community. Learn more at wgkiwanis. org.

Mini-Golf at the Library

March 9 and 10

Fore! GCPL’s adult and family Mini-Golf at the Library events are back and better than ever at Bainbridge Public Library.

Join on March 9 for the adult event for fun with friends, adult beverages, music and more, and then come back the next day, March 10, for an entertaining day with the family at the family mini-golf event. Purchase tickets online at geaugalibrary.net.

Lions Club Meeting

March 12 and 26, 7-8 p.m.

Chesterland Lions Club holds meetings the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at the Lions Shed located on the east side of the West Geauga Board of Education building. The club always welcomes new members.

LGRC St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance

March 15, 7-10 p.m.

Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers Alumni Association is hosting its annual St. Patrick’s Day dinner dance at Painesville Township Park Community Center, 1025 Hardy Road, Painesville.

For more information or to purchase tickets, call Lillian Kingston at 440-205-2671.

GGP Annual Meeting

March 20, 7:30-9:30 a.m.

Geauga Growth Partnership (GGP) will hold its annual business meeting at Generations Event and Reception Center, 12809 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. Join to reflect on GCP’s achievements, discuss the future and highlight the impact of GGP’s relationships with members and partners.

Featured speakers from Bricker Graydon LLP will highlight economic development growth opportunities for Geauga County and Northeast Ohio.

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

CWC Lunch and Program

March 20, 12-1:45 p.m.

Join Christian Women’s Connection for a luncheon at the Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township. Guest speaker Nancy Montagna will present “From Strait Jacket to Sound Mind,” and special guest is Patty Rentschler from Jazzercise

To RSVP by March 15, email cwcchagrin@gmail.com or call/text 440-213-1205.

Composting and Vermiculture

March 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Join Geauga County Master Gardener Volunteers Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District to learn composting basics and benefits and a step beyond with vermicomposting. Learn how to avoid common composting problems. Participants will have the chance to win a free kitchen compost pail.

The free class will be held in the Patterson Center at the Geauga County Extension Office, 14269 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton. For more information and to register, call 440-834-4656 or visit geauga.osu.edu

Gardening 101

March 25, 10 a.m. to noon

Geauga County Master Gardener Volunteers’ free Gardening 101 series continues with “Seed Selection and Planting Plan” in the Patterson Center at the Geauga County Extension Office, 14269 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton. Master gardeners Kelly Morgan cover the basics of selecting and starting seeds, what works best directly planted in the garden and when to start planting. Registration is required; call 440-834-4656. For more information, visit geauga.osu.edu

Geauga Park District

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

Call For Entries: Nature Writing Contest

Geauga Park District is now accepting entries into its 29th annual Nature Writing Contest – nature-inspired poetry and prose by creative writers of any age.

Download a contest application from the park district website under News & Updates or pick one up at The West Woods Nature Center, Big Creek Park’s Meyer Center or any in-county library.

Entries must be received by Earth Day, April 22, to qualify.

Upon winning, writers earn cash prizes; an invitation to a special winner’s celebration July 9 at Claridon Woodlands; publication in the park district’s winners chapbook and park district website; and naming in the park district’s summer activity guide. Last year's contest attracted a record-breaking 222 en-

PGP Offers Scholarships

tries. Questions? Email Sandy at sward@ geaugaparkdistrict.org.

How Sweet It Is!

The park district’s annual Sap’s-a-Risin’ celebration returns to Swine Creek Reservation in Middlefield March 3 and 10 from noon to 4 p.m. Festivities include sap-gathering in the sugarbush with a horse-drawn sap sled, sugar house tours with sample tastes of fresh syrup, and historical stations with costumed interpreters displaying and demonstrating maple sugaring methods from prehistoric to modern day.

Plus, visit Swine Creek Lodge to warm up with free maple treats and live music featuring Mr. Haney String Band on March 3 and The Real Deal String Band on March 10.

Swine Creek Reservation is a featured stop on two drive-it-yourself tours on March 3 and 10: the Ohio Maple Producers’ Maple Madness Tour and the local Northeast Ohio Maple Tour. Tour maps with complete lists of participating sugar houses are available at ohiomaple.org and mpneoh.com.

Schools

Protect Geauga Parks is offering its 2024 Bob McCullough Memorial Conservation Scholarships to assist Geauga County high school seniors interested in pursuing careers that promote conservation and protection of the environment. Three scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded. Applications are due by April 1. Visit ProtectGeaugaParks.us for application information. Questions? Email info.protectgeaugaparks@gmail.com.

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Brandon Morrissette Trial Set for April 16

By Brian Doering Brian@karlovecmeDia com

Brandon Morrissette, 18, the West Geauga High School student accused of bringing a gun to school last year with plans to kill several students, is set to appear before Geauga County Common Pleas Judge Carolyn Paschke for his jury trial at 8 a.m. April 16.

However, it remains unclear whether his trial will actually begin on that date, said Geauga County Prosecutor Jim Flaiz.

“The defense counsel is still completing

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with the trustees that if they were looking for a long-term person, I wasn’t the choice because I had a short time in my mind. We were clear in discussions about what the expectations of the trustees were of me and the goals that

some items on his list,” Flaiz said. “I don’t know if it’ll go forward then or not. We’ve completely worked our way through any competency or insanity issues. That’s been determined that none of those issues exist.”

Morrissette, of Lyndhurst, changed his plea from not guilty by reason of insanity to not guilty Nov. 8, 2023, after appearing remotely for a hearing about the results of his second psychological evaluation.

“knew the wrongfulness of his behavior,” according to a doctor’s statement read out in court that day.

Morrissette suffers from depression but

they wanted me to achieve here,” Shaw said. “I think we’ve achieved those goals and it’s time to get someone in as a replacement and start to train them and get them prepared for the next step.”

Part-time firefighter and paramedic Andrew Nagy is the most likely to be tapped for the role, Chester Township Trustee Ken Radtke said Feb. 8.

The plan is for Nagy to be the department’s full-time assistant fire chief on a temporary basis with the expectation of stepping into the chief’s spot in 2025, Radtke said.

“(Nagy) has a lot of experience. He’s actually trained just about everybody in the department with regards to our own internal policies and procedures,” Radtke said. “We believe Nagy has the capacity to hopefully become the next fire chief. Part of that process is getting him sufficient time with Chief Shaw so that he can learn more of the administrative details, duties and skills.”

During their regular meeting Feb. 8, the

While Flaiz called the situation unique and said the case was progressing slower than usual but, given the circumstances, it isn’t wholly surprising.

“While I like to get cases resolved, I also recognize that when people are accused of serious criminal offenses, they need as much time and opportunity that’s reasonable to let

trustees passed a motion to hire Nagy as the full-time assistant fire chief at a compensation of $91,300 per year.

“Obviously, chief positions are few and far between, so the opportunity to be one of the candidates for such a position was very nice,” Nagy said. “I am looking forward to the chance to lead the department and give back to the department and the township for all that it’s given me.”

Shaw said Nagy has been an employee of the township for 25 years and has been involved in every aspect of the department from rural water supply to equipment, hiring and training.

“He just needs to see a little bit more of the management side of things, budgeting, human resource functions, labor negotiations and those types of things,” Shaw said. “What we’re going to be working on over the next 12 months is getting to some of those areas that he hasn’t had a lot of exposure to and work on strengthening those skills.”

them defend themselves so I don’t begrudge them for that,” Flaiz said.

He acknowledged public pressure, but said he’s not an advocate for rushing the process for the sake of it.

“It’s a concerning situation and there is certainly a lot of scrutiny there. I would say that on the flip side, he is in the Geauga County jail and he’s been in the Geauga County jail. He’s not out in the community,” Flaiz said.

Morrissette was indicted May 2, 2023,

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Radtke expressed his amazement after conducting a mock interview with Nagy.

“He was exceptional in his preparedness and had answers to questions I was not expecting him to answer, which were more higher-level executive and administrative,” Radtke said.

While Shaw said his experience in Chester township has been “nothing short of phenomenal,” he added he is really considering full retirement.

“I’ve been doing this for almost 40 years now. I started in 1984 and it’s time to kind of sit back and enjoy life,” he said. “As I have told my wife on a number of occasions, we always talked about ‘someday.’ Well, someday is today.”

With grandchildren on the east coast, west coast and local to the area, Shaw said he does not know if future employment anywhere is in the cards.

He also had high praise for Chester fire department, especially considering he came to the department recently and from another fire department.

“Normally, when you come from outside the organization, there’s a little pushback. You are an outsider. Basically, I never felt that here. This group of employees are professional, very dedicated, very loyal to the community and they truly do want what is best for the residents,” Shaw said. “It’s been very refreshing to work here and to sit down and talk with these folks about how are we going to better serve the residents. It truly shows the staff’s dedication to the high level of service that they want to provide.”

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Obituaries

Gary F. Powers

On Sunday, Feb.

11, 2024, Gary Powers, a beloved father, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend passed away at the age of 58, while at Hillcrest Hospital with family at his side.

Gary fought a long and courageous battle of many health issues, including cancer, and was never known to complain.

He continued to work for his generous and understanding employer, Distillata of Cleveland, for 38 years.

Richard Joseph Clark

Gary was born May 13, 1965, in Cleveland, to Sue Powers and the late Frank Powers. He was one of five children. He was a proud graduate of West Geauga High School, Class of 1983.

Gary was an incredible single parent who raised two beautiful daughters. He enjoyed spending time with his family and loved being with his daughters and attending their activities.

He was a huge fan of the Browns and Guardians, and enjoyed watching games.

Gary will be sadly missed by his daughters, Abby and Grace; mother, Sue; brothers, Jim (Sue), Tom (Shelley), Paul (Kathi); sister, Cheryl Spiler (Mark); and many nieces and nephews along with grand-nieces and grand-nephews.

He will also be missed by numerous other family members, friends and co-workers.

Gary was preceded in death by his loving father, Frank Powers.

A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Anselm Church, Chesterland, on March 9, 2024, at 11:15 a.m.

A private graveside service for the family will be held at a later date at Resurrection Cemetery in Columbus, Ohio, where Gary will be near his father.

Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.gattozziandson.com.

Richard Joseph Clark, age 93, passed away peacefully Feb. 15, 2024, at Holly Hill in Newbury Town-

He was born April 8, 1930, in Akron, to John and Ellen Clark, one of eight children.

Richard was a Local 38 Electrician for more than 70 years.

He married Rosemary Elaine Millet on May 3, 1952, at St. Helen’s Church, Newbury. They were married for 68 years.

Richard truly lived life to the fullest, through the simple pleasure of enjoying his family, home and fishing whenever he could at the Lake Erie Islands. There was nothing better to him than frying up fresh caught walleye.

He is survived by a brother, William Clark; three children; Sandra Schaab (Joseph), Dick Clark (Denise), Stacey Castle (Charles); eight grandchildren, Joshua Schaab, Christina Osborne, Rich Clark (Dana), Ryan Clark (Erin), Emilee Latini (Dennis), Ross Clark (Angelina), Charles Castle; and 11 great-grandchildren.

Family, friends and others whose lives Richard touched were invited to Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, on Feb. 20, 2024, to reminisce and support each other. A funeral service was held at 12 noon with burial following at Riverview Memorial Park of Russell Township.

In lieu of flowers, make donations to American Heart Association (https://www. heart.org/).

Volunteers Needed to Deliver Meals

The Geauga County Department on Aging is in need of Home Delivered Meal drivers in Chester Township. The meal routes start at the West Geauga Senior Center, 8090 Cedar Road, Chester Township. The Home Delivered Meal program delivers warm, nutritious lunches between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., Monday through Friday, to homebound senior citizens in the community. The department on aging is looking for area agencies, organizations, church and individuals 18 years old or older, with a valid driver’s license, who are interested in volunteering for this program. Training includes filing department on aging Home Delivered Meal volunteer paperwork and a short orientation about the program. Volunteers can deliver meals on a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or as needed/substitute basis. To sign up or for any questions, please contact Nathan Gorton at 440-279-2138 or email at NGorton@co.geauga.oh.us.

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Russell Community Building

The groundbreaking ceremony for the new Russell Township Community Meeting Building will be held at 10 a.m. March 1 at the township administration building located at 8501 Kinsman Road. The ceremony is free and open to all.

The groundbreaking shovels will be wielded by Russell Township elected officials and representatives from both Strollo Architects and ACM Construction Management.

Drawings of the new community building will be available for public review at the ceremony. Parking is limited on-site. Overflow parking may be available at the Russell Town Hall, 14890 Chillicothe Road. Please do not park at private establishments.

In case of bad weather, this event will be canceled. For more information, visit the township website: www.russelltownship.us.

Community Meetings

Listed are public meetings and executive sessions for the month of March, unless otherwise noted. These meeting notices are NOT legal notices.

Chester Township: March 7, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; March 8, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees; March 11, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; March 21, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; March 22, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.

Russell Township: Feb. 28, 6 p.m., Zon-

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by a Geauga County grand jury for bringing a 9mm handgun with three loaded magazines to West Geauga High School April 3, 2023. He was arrested that morning after fellow student Casey Orloski, 17, discovered a bullet in the men’s bathroom.

Court records show when interviewed by Chester Township Police Chief Craig Young and Capt. Jeff Sherwood, Morrissette admitted he planned to open fire on students in the school library and that he chose the location because of the large number of students who would be there at that time.

ing Commission; March 1, 10 a.m., Groundbreaking Ceremony for new Community Building at 8501 Kinsman Road; March 4, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; March 7, 2 p.m., Board of Trustees; March 20, 4 p.m., Citizens’ Park District; March 21, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees; March 27, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission. All meetings are held at Russell Town Hall, 14890 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.

West Geauga BOE: March 18, 7 p.m., regular meeting. All meetings are held at the BOE Community Room, 8615 Cedar Road, unless otherwise noted.

A 9mm Smith & Wesson handgun with three loaded magazines was found during a search of Morrissette’s book bag. He also had a lock blade-style knife secured to the exterior of his pants, according to officials.

Morrissette faces a first-degree felony charge of attempted aggravated murder, a fifth-degree felony charge of possession of a deadly weapon in a school safety zone and a first-degree felony of inducing panic.

The aggravated murder charge carries a maximum possible prison term of 16 1/2 years, not including specifications for committing the crime in a school safety zone and possessing a firearm which, combined, could tack on an additional three years.

Abundant Life Ministry

Saturdays in March, 7 a.m. to noon

Enjoy all-you-can-eat buttermilk pancake breakfasts with real maple syrup at Abundant Life Ministry Center, 13724 Carlton St. in Burton. There will be three varieties of pancakes along with sausage for $10. Add a side of eggs for $1. Check out the book sale with elementary library books and desks.

American Legion Pancakes

Sundays through April 17, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

American Legion Post 459 is serving its annual all-you-can-eat pancake, breakfasts every Sunday through April 17, excluding Easter Sunday, at the post located at 14052 Goodwin St. in Burton.

Burton Fire Station

March 3, 10, 17 and 24, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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

Chardon VFW

Pancake Breakfasts

March 3, 10, 17 and 24, 8 a.m. to noon

Chardon VFW Post 6519 will be serving its annual pancake breakfasts every Sunday through March 24 at the post located at 752 Water St. in Chardon. Call 440-285-3699 for takeout orders.

Gates Mills Community Club

March 3, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Gates Mills Community Club will be hosting an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast at the Community House, 1460 Chagrin River Road in Gates Mills. Proceeds support scholarships and civic projects. Questions? Email gmpancakes24@gmail.com.

Geauga Historical Society

March 3, 10, 17 and 24, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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

For more information, call 440-834-1492.

Huntsburg CC Breakfasts

March 2, 8:30 a.m. to noon

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

KOC Pancakes

March 3, 8:30-11:30 a.m.

St. Mary Knights of Columbus is sponsoring will host an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast at St. Mary Church, 401 North St., Chardon.

WG Kiwanis Pancake Breakfasts

March 3, 10 and 17, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Kiwanis Club of West Geauga is hosting its 71st annual all-you-can-eat pancake breakfasts in the cafeteria at West Geauga High School, 13401 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. All proceeds support the community. The club welcomes groups and individuals who would like to volunteer for the community event. For more information, call 440-221-0112 or visit wgkiwanis.org.

Seldom Seen Farm

March 2 and 9, 8-11 a.m.

Seldom Seen Farm is hosting free pancake breakfasts and tours during the driveit-yourself Northeast Ohio Maple Tour at the farm located at 10055 Madison Road in Montville Township.

Real Estate Transfers

Following is a list of area real estate transfers for the weeks of Feb. 5 and Feb. 12, 2024, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only.

CHESTER TOWNSHIP

Samira Salim and Sami El Makdessi, 13295 Sperry Road, to Maysun Investments LLC, $295,500. (1.56 acres)

Madeleine J. Dautartas (trustee), 13070 Chillicothe Road, to Louise Urban (trustee), $370,000. (3.95 acres)

Barry M. and Gloria R. Leven, 9501 Sherman Road, to Kristen Louise Johnson and Andrew C. Foley, $435,000. (2.45 acres)

Quail Creek Renovations LLC, 12951

Lynn Drive, to Matthew and Rachel Funnell, $412,000. (1.00 acres)

Christine Meister, 7855 Mulberry Road, to Alleen Armand, $400,000. (2.84 acres)

Jeffrey A. Proudfoot, 7400 Greenfield Trail, to Quail Creek Renovations LLC, $225,000. (1.08 acres)

Richard Dean Tolman (TOD) and Leslie D. Tolman (TOD), 12099 County Line Road, to Judith Pezdir and Hugh A. Bascom, $520,000. (5.27 acres)

RUSSELL TOWNSHIP

Keith M. Dewell, 13730 Sperry Road, to Rachel and Travis Lemmings, $421,000. (5.38 acres)

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Office Space in Chardon: second floor, Main Street, approx. 535 square feet. $600/month, includes HVAC and water. Call 440-285-2247.

FOR SALE

Free King size mattress, box spring and bed frame, good condition, no pets, Burton area. Call or text 216-2992142.

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Firewood: Seasoned Hardwood. Average length 17”. Free delivery within 10 miles of Chardon. 4’x8’x17” $120. 440-687-5404.

FREE: working 30-inch upright Hotpoint Refrigerator Freezer, has small amount of rust. FREE: Cub Cadet Mower with snow blower, Model #QA36A Harvester International. 330-206-2406.

Solid Cherry Corner Desk: like new, 78” tall, 48” depth, 64” wide, paid $2,250, asking $1,480/OBO. Antique French round marble table w/4 chairs, $1,600/OBO. 440-338-3563.

Taking orders for Maple Syrup! Will fill your quart jars for $9/each. Call 440-632-9651.

Meyers Snow Plow: with lights and wire harness, $700. Snow Tires: Four(4), like new, with heavy duty aluminum Chevy rims, P245/75R16, $400. 440-622-9201.

West G Band Drumline winter jacket: wool/leather, size medium with extra long arms, includes patches, only $25. Call/text 440-668-8768.

Spinet piano: good condition, built-in dehumidifier; Free. Two speaker cases: 30” by 20” enclosing three speaker each; Free. 440-488-2851.

HELP WANTED

Wanted: a few people to do some landscaping in spring around newly built house with small yard. 440-3131804.

Caregiver Needed for bed ridden senior citizen in Chesterland. Part time hours, flexible, days or nights. May become full time. Work references required. 440-3390519.

PETS & ANIMALS

Sammy needs an indoor home! Large, handsome, black & white 6-yr old cat. Very sweet. Loves being petted & brushed. Neutered, vaccinated. Rebecca 440321-2485.

Seven-month-old Hedgehog with cage and accessories $100. Eight-month-old Beagle puppy, great with people and dogs $50. 440-321-8152.

MISCELLANEOUS

FREE fact: large increase in fatal crashes in Illinois and Michigan due to marijuana. How’d You vote?

REAL ESTATE

$79.9k .34 acre lot, a part of sought-after Lake Lucerne. Gas, Electric, Sanitary Sewer, Well Water all available. Listed on Zillow. 440-596-2608.

SERVICES

Offering special discounts for interior and exterior painting and staining. 20+ years experience. Professional and insured. Call Dan 440-342-4552.

Did you know Karlovec Media Group prints business cards? Prices start at only $30 for 500 (B&W, 1-sided, no bleed). Call 440-729-7667 or email ads@karlovecmedia.com.

Complete tree service, land clearing, firewood, excavation and sewer work. 440-687-5404.

Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses, we do most anything. Call between 8a-4p, 440-813-4272. No answer, leave message.

WANTED TO BUY

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

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

Motorcycles wanted to buy, running or not. Call Steve 440-488-7924.

Buying all Stanley Bailey planes and machinist tools. Call Karl at 440-812-3392.