Chesterland News 3-27-2024

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West G BOE Settles With ‘Bounty Hunter’ Ames

By Brian Doering Brian@karlovecmeDia com

West Geauga Schools Board of Education unanimously passed a resolution March 18 to enter into a settlement agreement with Brian M. Ames, paying him $4,000.

Ames filed a Writ of Mandamus Jan. 9 alleging the school board did not fully comply with Section 149.43 of the Ohio Revised Code about providing requested public records.

“I don’t know that we have ever been violators of that transparency, but obviously, he feels that we have, so we needed to settle. It’s a lot cheaper to settle than to litigate,” Superintendent Richard Markwardt said.

The school board provided Ames with all of the requested records he sought as part of the litigation and Ames has acknowledged receiving them.

“The school board denies Mr. Ames’ claims in the litigation and further denies all allegations of wrongdoing asserted by Mr. Ames,” the agreement said.

Once he receives payment of

$4,000, Ames has three days to file a voluntary dismissal with preju dice with the court, rendering the litigation settled.

He also agreed to cease actions against West Geauga on the matter.

“Ames shall discontinue all claims regarding, relating to, or arising out the facts and circum stances alleged in the litigation and shall discontinue all public records requests and any other claims aris ing from the facts and circumstanc es alleged in the litigation,” the agreement said.

Ames, who lives in Mogadore, is a self-appointed “bounty hunter” for open meetings violations. He has filed lawsuits against a long list of alleged violators of the state’s Sunshine Laws, including government bodies and school districts around the state, as reported in the Feb. 8 issue of the Geauga County Maple Leaf.

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The West Geauga Schools Board of Education unanimously passed a resolution March 18 to enter into a settlement agreement with Brian M. Ames and pay him $4,000 to avoid defending against a costly lawsuit. Ames filed a Writ of Mandamus Jan. 9 alleging the school board did not fully comply with Section 149.43 of the Ohio Revised Code about providing requested public records.

“I specifically knew that he was filing similar suits in a lot of districts, so I figured it was just one of many,” Markwardt said. “I knew it was a complaint that was being

lodged against a number of districts and I knew the complaint was being lodged against West Geauga.” The board does what is accountable and is open and honest with the public, Markwardt added.

“I think sometimes objective criticism is always welcomed. I don’t think that accusations that are unfounded are welcomed,” he said. “I certainly wouldn’t welcome them if I were a board member.”

Pam Claypool Clarifies Previous Curriculum Comments

By Brian Doering Brian@karlovecmeDia com

West Geauga Schools Board of Education member Pam Claypool clari fied her position on reviewing the district’s curriculum during the board’s March 18 meeting.

Claypool explained her remarks at a previous board meeting intended to address how public review of class curriculum is handled.

“I didn’t mean to imply that I had any concerns about the curriculum,” Claypool said. “If it's not a program of studies and it’s actually a curriculum, then I think we should call it that.”

After the board approved West Geauga Middle School’s program of studies for the 2024-2025 school year Feb. 26, Claypool had asked when the board would review the

district’s curriculum.

School Assistant Superintendent Nancy Benincasa briefly explained the process for the program of studies during the meeting, to which Claypool said the board’s responsibility is to approve the curriculum according to the Ohio Revised Code.

“I get the programs. I get what it is. At some point, I would think we would review the curriculum. It’s part of our responsibility,” Claypool said.

In a follow-up interview Feb. 29, Benincasa said the program of studies is a representation of the curriculum.

“The program of studies lists the courses available to students,” Benincasa said. “Each course has a detailed curriculum, which is generated by our teaching staff based on the Ohio Learning Standards.”

At the March 18 meeting, school board President Christina Sherwood suggested defining curriculum through units and lessons.

“Units are our broad basis covering large pieces of overall standards and as a public school in the state of Ohio, we use the Ohio state standards. If I was going to be teaching a unit on literature, then that’s the broad overreaching unit that I’d be working with,” Sherwood said. “Then, I move down into lessons, which are our day-to-day instructional components. These are both the way we are going to be teaching and the way we are going to be assessing it so we can gauge our student's learnings.”

Claypool noted how pieces of a curriculum are between a lesson plan and a high-level program of studies.

“I think there are some specifics and I understand they’re available. Are they readily available? Can I go online at home and look at the health course? I’m not sure,” Claypool said. “Can I get a better feel for what Second Step is and how it is integrated into our curriculum?”

She added, “I don’t want to

start this off by implying that I have concerns, I certainly don’t. I think it just goes to a little bit more transparency with the public if we, as a board, see some things with the curriculum and review it.”

Sherwood explained how uncomfortable she would be sharing her daily lesson plans with the exception of sharing within her departments.

“From a teacher’s standpoint, we get very protective of the work we do. We work very hard to develop lessons that are both rigorous and diverse enough that we can modify those for a wide range of abilities in the classroom,” Sherwood said. “I would be really uncomfortable putting it out there because anybody can take my intellectual property at that point.”

Sherwood called “readily available” a subjective term.

“We (district residents) live in fairly close proximity to each other to get to a school. We are not travel-

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Lenten Services

Wednesdays March 13 and March 20 at 11:30 AM and 7 PM

Maundy Thursday Services

March 28 at 11:30 AM and 7 PM

Good Friday Tenebrae Services

March 29 at 12 PM and 7PM

Easter Sunday, March 31

7 AM - Traditional Worship

9 AM - Festival Service with Choir 11 AM - Festival Service

Regular Sunday Worship

8 AM - Traditional

Food Pantry Open

March 29, 10 a.m. to noon

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provided. Storyteller Ginny Jescheling will present the “Ghosts of the Griffin Disaster on Lake Erie.”

The food pantry at the Chester Christian Center church is open to anyone in the community in need of food. One does not need to be a member of the church to attend. The church is located at 11815 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.

Free Community Dinner

March 29, 5-6:30 p.m.

Mayfield United Methodist Church is hosting dinner at the church located at 7747 Mayfield Road in Chester Township. Carryout is available.

Geauga Skywatchers Club

April 1, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Join Geauga Skywatchers Club for “Solar Eclipse” at the Chardon Library Branch. Learn more about the upcoming eclipse on April 8. Eclipse glasses will be distributed to registered participants. To register, visit www.geaugalibrary.net.

GCRTA To Meet

April 2, 11:15 a.m.

The Geauga County Retired Teachers Association will meet at the E.O.U.V. Club, 8636 Pekin Road in Russell Township. Gathering time will be followed by a business meeting at 11:30 a.m. and chicken schnitzel luncheon at noon.

Member Sandra Milton will share her story of two families - one black and one white - and how their lives intertwined. A 50/50 raffle and free lunch raffle will follow the program.

For more information, call Judy Miller at 440 487-4324. Remember to bring paper products or canned goods for Geauga County Job and Family Services.

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.

Young of Heart

April 5, 11:30 a.m.

Geauga Young of Heart will meet at St. Anselm Church in Chester Township. Bring a brown bag lunch; snacks and beverages are

Upcoming trips include a visit to the Atlas Movie Theatre behind Eastgate on April 12 for a noon movie; a May 9 trip to Bucyrus for a tour at Copper Kettle Works and stops at Cooper’s Mill and Market and Crossroad Factory Store, Grandpa’s Cheese Barn and Great American Crossroads Mural & Millennium Park; and a July 16 visit in conjunction with the West Geauga Senior Center to the Ohio Star Theatre in Walnut Creek to see “Ruth”, a Sight and Sound production. Call Kimber at 440-668-3293 for reservations and information. Everyone is welcome on Young of Heart trips.

Indoor Flea Market

April 6, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Munson Township’s indoor flea market will be held at the Munson Town Hall and Fire Station Bay, 12210 Auburn Road. The $1 entrance fee for shoppers will go toward the Munson Township Scholarship Fund. Youth 12 and under are free.

Contact the township office at 440-2869255 for more information.

FGP Explorers Series

April 6, 10 a.m. to noon

Join Foundation for Geauga Parks to explore a new park featuring an elevated scenic observation deck and boardwalk at Troy Wetlands, 18725 Claridon Troy Road, Hiram Township.

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

LCRTA Lunch Meeting

April 9, 11 a.m.

The Lake County Retired Teachers Association will meet at the Kirtland Party Center, 9270 Chillicothe Road, Kirtland. Social time will be followed by the program at 11:30 a.m. and lunch. Guest speaker Christopher Gillcrist, of the National Museum of the Great Lakes, will present the “Top Ten National Stories of the Great Lakes.”

For reservations, contact Karen Sawitke, 9399 Ridgeside Drive, Mentor, OH 44060 by March 29.

For more information, visit lakecountyrta.weebly.com.

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Genealogical Society Meets

April 9, 6:30 p.m.

Judy MacKeigan, Cleveland Metro Park historian and archivist, will present "The Canal That Created Cleveland" at the next meeting of the Geauga County Genealogical Society at the Chardon Library, 110 E Park St. She will discuss the history of the "Big Ditch" and its impact on Northeastern Ohio. The program begins at 7 p.m. following social time and a brief business meeting. Registration is required for the free program; visit www.gcgsoh.org.

Lions Club Meeting

April 9 and 23, 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.

Red Wagon Spring Dinner

April 10, 4:30-8 p.m.

The Christ Child Society of Geauga County is holding its 31st annual Red Wagon spring fundraiser dinner, raffles and auction at St. Noel Banquet Center in Willoughby Hills. Guest emcee is Jen Harcher, Channel 8 meteorologist.

Tickets are $50 per person. Email Jeanette Bussoletti at jbussoletti@yahoo.com or call 216-401-8190 for more information and reservations.

CWC Lunch and Program

April 17, 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 Bea Clements will present “Renovations: Can You Really Do It Yourself,” and special guest is Meghan Connolly, a personal injury lawyer. To RSVP by April 13, email cwcchagrin@gmail.com or call/text 440-708-8322.

Bloodmobile

April 17, 1-6 p.m.

American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at Mayfield Church, 7747 Mayfield Road, Chester Township. Visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-733-2767 to make an appointment.

Happy Tails Benefit

April 21, 2-5 p.m.

The non-profit, no-kill Happy Tails Cat Sanctuary is holding a “Sunday Dinner with a Purr-pose” benefit at St. Noel Banquet Center, 35200 Chardon Road in Willoughby Hills. Registration begins at 1:30 p.m. with a family-style dinner at 2:30 p.m. Event includes silent and Chinese auctions and 50-50 raffle.

Tickets are $50 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets by April 14, call or text Doreen at 440-759-0076.

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

Gardening

Master Gardener Volunteer Classes

Geauga County Master Gardener Volunteers (MGV) are offering a variety of free classes in the spring. Each class will be held in the Patterson Center at the Geauga County Extension Office, 14269 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton. Registration is required; call 440-834-4656. For more information and class descriptions, visit geauga.osu.edu.

MGV and botanist Judy Barnhart will present “Common Yard & Garden Weeds” on April 6 from 10 a.m. to noon. She will discuss

and identify unwanted weeds, several of which can become aggressive, noxious or invasive. An ID matching activity will be included.

Then, on April 24 from 6:30-8:30 p.m., join MGV and landscape designer Phyllis Mihalik for “Minimizing Landscape Maintenance.” She will share the principles she follows to create landscapes that are both beautiful and very low maintenance.

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Chester Government Update

The Chester Township Board of Trustees meeting on March 7 began with the approval of minutes, followed by an update by Chester Township Administrator Mark Purchase on the Cedar Road speed study. The Geauga County Engineer’s Office did a study along the entire length of Cedar Road between Sperry and County Line roads. The average speed was 42 mph. The currently posted signs are 45 mph between Sperry Road and state Route 306 and 35 mph between state Route 306 and County Line Road.

In an effort to reduce overall speed and improve safety, the board agreed that the recommendation to align both sections of Cedar Road with a 40-mph limit is the best option versus doing nothing or having the state potentially assign 45 mph to the entire road. An additional traffic study was also requested by the township for Valley View Road.

Two policies were approved and added to the township policy manual dealing with worker’s compensation and on the job injury.

An after-the-fact purchase order in the amount of $25,000 was approved for the purchase of a 2004 International bucket truck, which will enable the road department to improve tree maintenance efficiency along the road right-of-way. Safety training will be scheduled for the crew before it is put into service.

A purchase order of $1,348 was approved for Mighty Ducts, Inc. to clean the air ducts at the police department. Camera images show significant buildup of dust, so the cleaning should help improve indoor air quality. The board also approved the purchase of two AED units for $4,472.64 from Cardio Part-

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ing long distances to get there to look at it,” Sherwood said.

Claypool was not sure she agreed.

“I understand intellectual property, but best practices should be shared with everybody,” she said. “If we're that proud of what we have, I'm not sure what we would be afraid of if other people are teaching their kids at the same level we're teaching our kids. I come from business and we would share best practices. Public education is about all stu-

ners, Inc. for the police department.

The board also accepted the resignations of Kelly Paulic and Robert Rowland. Trustees thank them for their service to the township. The township also approved a motion to advertise in the Maple Leaf, Chesterland News and Geauga Times Courier to fill the administrative assistant position, with applications due at Chester Town Hall by 4 p.m. on April 1. For more information, email Mark Purchase at mpurchaseTA@chestertwp.org

A motion was approved to accept the NOPEC Energized Community Grant. The township will be receiving $23,039 in 2024 for energy conservation improvements.

Monies were approved to Sean C. Day for the maintenance of garbage cans, picnic tables and restrooms along with general cleanup of Parkside Park for 2024 in the amount not to exceed $8,175. Mr. Day has been performing the service to the township for a number of years.

Trustees also briefly discussed the ongoing IT transition project, Wreaths Across America/Revolutionary War Veterans and West Geauga Unity Day, which is Aug. 24 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

At the end of the meeting, an executive session was held and upon returning to the public meeting, a motion to increase the non-bargaining administrative personnel’s contribution to the health insurance premium from 10% to 15% was passed and the meeting was adjourned.

Submitted by Ken Radtke Jr., Chester Township Trustee

dents. We all benefit.”

School board member Mary Michelle Coleman-Walsh mentioned lesson plans from her children’s teachers have been emailed to her upon request, to which Claypool said she is trying to stay a level above lesson plan.

“I’m not asking for a daily lesson plan and I've seen what parents get with regard to the lesson plan,” Claypool said.

She said she plans to take her questions regarding what curriculum-related choices are in the hands of the board of education to Benincasa, who oversees curriculum.

Seniors

The Geauga County Department on Aging and Ohman Family Living are collaborating to offer a Pedaling for Parkinson’s class. Parkinson’s participants will be riding Pelton

Bikes indoors at Ohman Family Living at Holly in Newbury Township.

Intense forced exercise therapy suggests that certain types of exercise are neuro-productive and that boxing and biking are two types of exercise that may actually slow disease progression. To get started and for free upcoming class information, contact the Geauga County Department on Aging at 440-279-2137.

Community Meetings

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

Chester Township: April 3, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; April 4, 5:30 p.m., Board of Trustees; April 8, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; April 17, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; April 18, 5:30 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.

Russell Township: April 4, 2 p.m., Board of Trustees; April 8, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; April 17, 4 p.m., Citizens’ Park District; April 18, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees; April 24, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission. All meetings are held at Russell Town Hall, 14890 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.

West Geauga BOE: April 22, 7 p.m., regular meeting. All meetings are held at the BOE Community Room, 8615 Cedar Road, unless otherwise noted.

Geauga Park District

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

Ansel’s Cave Exploration

April 7, 1-3 p.m.

Registration is no longer required for exclusive exploration of Ansel’s Cave at The West Woods with Naturalist Karie Wheaton. Hike two miles over hilly terrain to the otherwise restricted area to discover its history written in rock. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy footgear for a stream crossing. The outing starts and finishes at Turkey Ridge Shelter.

Time For A W-A-L-K?

Dogs and your humans, take a W-A-L-K to enjoy the sights and sounds of springtime with Naturalist Karie Wheaton and other park-going pooches – no registration required!

Hound Hikes with Naturalist Karie Wheaton are all Sundays from 9:30-10:30 a.m.: April 7 at The West Woods, May 5 at Headwaters Park and June 23 at Burton Wetlands.

Hosted entirely outdoors, the hikes are enjoyable for all if rules are followed. Before coming out, pack a bowl with water, poop scoop or bags for cleanup and towels for paws. Only one dog is permitted to attend per handler; pets must be kept under control at all times on a leash not exceeding eight feet;

and participants displaying aggression or excessive barking will be asked to leave.

Cold Nose Companions, a dog training center located in Chardon, also plans to attend each hike to share some helpful tips and tricks to practice along the walks.

The Great Geauga Total Solar Eclipse

April 8

Experience the Great Geauga Total Solar Eclipse at the Geauga County Fairgrounds.

The free event will hook visitors up with free eclipse-viewing glasses upon entry at gates 1, 4 or 9 starting at 10:30 a.m. Activities kick off at 11 a.m., but the actual eclipse will last from 2-4:30 p.m., with the totality at 3:15 p.m. for 3 minutes 27 seconds bringing complete darkness to the middle of the afternoon.

Regional traffic will be slow due to the influx of people in the area, so it is recommended to arrive early and stay late.

Support numerous food trucks or bring a picnic; snag a bleacher seat or bring lawn chairs. Additional features include multiple viewing stations with various equipment, a pop-up nature store with exclusive Geauga eclipse merchandise, citizen science projects, special eclipse-themed photo ops and more.

No dogs or drones will be permitted.

Grant-in-Aid Program

The Omega Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, a society of women educators in Geauga County, is offering a grant-in-aid to a female student who is entering her junior or senior year of college and is majoring in education.

The applicant must be a graduate of a Geauga County high school. The deadline for completed applications is June 28. Interested applicants should contact Mrs. Deborah Hofstetter, Grant-in-Aid Committee, Delta Kappa Gamma, P.O. Box 313, Chardon, OH 44024.

Artwork On Display

West Geauga School

West Geauga High School recently participated in the annual Ileen Kelner Juried High School Art Show presented by the Beachwood Arts Council at the Beachwood Community Center. The gallery features student artwork from 20 Northeast Ohio schools.

West Geauga was represented by the fol-

lowing talented art students - Jessica Janes, Eliana Keller, Simon Fisher and Taylor Deets. Fisher was awarded honorable mention for his portrait titled “Kyle.” Their art teachers are Lauren Tokarsky and Andi Jahnke.

Seussical Jr. Musical

Students in the West Geauga Musical Theatre did not disappoint their audiences as they recently put on four performances of “Seussical Jr.” Whether behind-the-scenes or performing on stage, the hard work and effort by all of the students involved is to be commended. A special thank you to the directors, all of the volunteers, and each and every guest who supported and helped to make the production a success.

Lindsey C.A.R.E.S Food Drive

Lindsey Elementary School’s Community Action Response Engagement Service (C.A.R.E.S.) project in March is a food drive to support the Claridon Community Helps organization, which helps to feed Geauga County families during the summer months. While the other district buildings are also supporting this organization, Lindsey Elementary found a unique way to combine the food drive with the elementary “Little Mermaid Jr.” musical. Each student was encouraged to bring in a donation as a “ticket” to watch the student-only performance. The generosity was overwhelming.

New Student Registration

New student registration for the 2024-25 school year is underway. The link to complete online registration can be found on the district website: www.westg.org.

Camp Fitch

The YMCA Camp Fitch field trip was filled with learning, fun and friendship for the West Geauga sixth-grade class. Students spent three days and two nights away with their classmates enjoying a variety of activities such as horsemanship, archery, a Lake Erie study, teambuilding, songs, campfires and outdoor cooking. They have now returned with many fond memories of the experience.

Thank you to the parents, middle school staff, high school student chaperones and Camp Fitch for providing a wonderful opportunity.

The Little Mermaid Jr.

An under-the-sea experience was brought live to the stage at Lindsey Elementary School. Students in the fifth-grade class entertained audiences with “The Little Mermaid Jr.” musical. The cast and crew, with the help of many parent and staff volunteers, organized this production in an impressive six-week timeframe.

A special thank you goes to the PTO for supporting the musical and raising funds so the shows can continue in future years.

Students in the West Geauga Musical Theatre recently presented the musical “Seussical Jr.”

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WGHS Bands Shine

Congratulations to the West Geauga High School bands on their outstanding performances at the Ohio Music Education Association (OMEA) District 7 Contest.

The concert band received an overall rating of “II-Excellent,” and the symphonic band received an “I-Superior” and got “Straight I’s, which is the highest possible score from all four judges for their performances.

Their teachers are Mr. Branch and Mrs. DeSapri.

WGMS Science Experiment

Students in Mr. Skotzke’s sixth-grade science class were highly engaged in a lesson about how the properties of matter are affected by temperature. For example, at lower temperatures, particles of matter move more slowly, affecting their properties. To demonstrate, one experiment showed that placing a fresh banana in liquid nitrogen will cause it to freeze solid, making it hard enough to use as a hammer. Students couldn’t wait to predict the outcomes as temperatures changed in various different items.

Real Estate Transfers

is a list of area real estate transfers for the weeks of March 11, 2024, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office.

CHESTER TOWNSHIP

Tali Santiago (trustee), 11801 Heath Road, to Tameika A. Anderson and Martin L. Yorke, $390,000. (5.09 acres)

RUSSELL TOWNSHIP

John E. Simsic and Beatriz Fernandes, 8810 Lanes End Drive, to Richard Benjamin and Shelly Rene Kaman, $864,000. (3.56 acres)

Adam M. and Courtney B. Cramer, 9085 Fairmount Road, to Walter E. and Andrea L. York, $305,000. (10.19 acres)

West Geauga High School students had their artwork on display at the Beachwood Arts Council’s Ileen Kelner Juried High School Art Show.

Following

AUTOS & PARTS

2013 Ram 4x4: remote start, 5.1L HEMI, quad cab, 6.5’ bed, tonneau, Big Horn, hitch, bluetooth, 126,000 miles, recent brakes, tires, oil; $12,999/OBO. 440487-5494.

FOR RENT

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

Warehouse or storage building: Washington St. near Rt. 44 in Auburn. 32X56, 12X12 overhead door, concrete floor, electric, and additional parking. $725/month. 12-month lease. 440-552-0228.

Chagrin Falls: 1BR with garage, heat, water, cable, pool. In a nice area. $1,000/mo. Available 4/1/24. 234380-3491.

4BR Ranch, Chesterland. Updated and Remodeled. References. 1st, last, and security deposit; $1,250/ month. 440-247-5597.

FOR SALE

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.

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

Fresh cut firewood discounted now. 440-687-5404.

Bicycle: Classic English Racer 25.5” frame by famed English frame builder Colin Laing, Campy equipped, 1970 vintage, like-new condition, really!!! $800. 440548-2414.

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.

John Deere Lawn Tractor: Model 314, 14-HP, hydraulic 3-blade 46” cutting deck, w/snow plow and trailer; $1,200. 440-564-1172.

Lesco Commercial Lawn Aerator, self propelled, 24” wide, 42 tines, roller, Honda engine; $1,500. 440376-8733.

Taking orders for fresh brown eggs. 440-313-1804.

2017 Kubota Riding Mower: T2080 20-HP 42” deck, well maintained, maintenance by Kubota every year, immaculate condition; $1,8000/OBO. 440-668-4773.

HELP WANTED

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.

Housekeeper: 16 hrs per week for bachelor in a large house on a 40-acre estate, Chardon area, flexible days and hours, must have own transportation, call Roger at 216-798-2633.

Normandy Products in Middlefield has immediate openings on all shifts for Press Operators, Material Handlers, Mold Setters, and Process Technicians. Our highly competitive pay rates start at $17/hour for Press Operators with and additional $1/hour for 2nd and 3rd shift. We offer a complete benefits package including paid vacation and sick time in your first year. We are safety focused, and provide on the job training. Apply now at jobs.crh.com.

PETS & ANIMALS

Wanted to purchase: Twelve(12) 4-H Feeder Pigs. Please call 440-636-5747.

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

Black and White Bunnies for sale. 440-632-9651.

For Sale: Miniature Poodle Puppies: a variety of colors, had shots and dewormer, 1-year health guarantee; $400/each. 440-313-3542.

MISCELLANEOUS

FREE fact: lots of kids are buying marijuana at licensed marijuana dispensaries across the U.S. It’s illegal! Want one near you?

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

Newbury Cares Inc (non-profit domestic corporation) serving Newbury township residents, will offer a $1,000 scholarship for post high school graduates this year. Details to follow.

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

Retired man looking for a few lawns to mow. References and insured. 440-635-1901.

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

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. 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.

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

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.

Albert’s complete tree service, land clearing, firewood, excavation and sewer work. 440-687-5404.