Chesterland News 6-21-2023

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Chester Preps for Inaugural Unity Day

By Brian Doering Brian@karlovecmeDia com

In a social climate that is often isolating and divisive, Chester Township is celebrating unity Aug. 27.

Excitement and anticipation are filling the streets as officials prepare for the township’s inaugural West Geauga Unity Day, hosted by the West Geauga Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with Chester Township Police Chief Craig Young and West Geauga Schools.

The event, held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at West Geauga High School, will highlight local companies and organizations in and around the Chester, Newbury and Russell township area.

“Our goal is to bring together local families from Chesterland to Newbury and surrounding townships,” said chamber member and Unity Day chair Rachel Kalina. “With the new chamber of commerce and surge of new local businesses, the merge of Newbury families to the West Geauga district and our new Police Chief Craig Young, we have an opportunity to bring everyone together in a very fun way. Chief Young is a very community-oriented person and when the opportunity to work together came

up, we had to jump on it.

“We are very thankful to the West Geauga school district for being so supportive and for agreeing to host this extensive event,” she added.

Superintendent Richard Markwardt said West Geauga Schools is pleased to team up with the chamber and police department.

“As one of the common elements in each of the respective townships that make up the West Geauga local school district, it is logical that the schools host the festivities,” Markwardt said. “This event is a good way to bring people together for a time of fun and community engagement. The West Geauga Chamber of Commerce is planning a wide range of activities that should be fun for all, regardless of age.”

West Geauga Schools Marching Band will kick off Unity Day, with speeches from Young and chamber President Steve DiFranco to follow, Kalina said.

“We have one side of the event to bring our first responders faceto-face with our community,” she said. “This will include a ‘touch-atruck’ type portion with emergency vehicles, heavy equipment vehicles and food trucks.”

Young did not respond to a request for comment prior to press deadline.

Other Unity Day highlights will include local businesses selling their products, live music, lawn games, inflatables for older children and a soft play area for younger children, Kalina said.

Participating vendors will have ample 10-foot-by-10-foot spaces with tables available for rent ranging from $50 to $125.

“We have been planning for a few months now and our teams have worked very hard to bring all of our visions to life,” Kalina said. “We really want to bring attention to the local businesses that people might not even realize are in their own backyard.”

Perhaps one of the most exciting aspects of the day is a dunk tank that will cost $1 for three balls or a guaranteed dunk for $5, Kalina said.

“We have secured all four of the West Geauga school principals, as well as Dr. Markwardt and Chief Young for special dunking time slots,” she said, adding the time slots will be announced closer to the event. “We have really tried to make this event include something for everyone.”

Kalina looks forward to seeing

how Unity Day impacts the community.

“We will have a large area of the school property dedicated to this event and to see it full of people will be amazing,” she said, adding Chester has not hosted a large community event in many years.

“We named it the West G Unity Day because we truly want to have a day for all of West Geauga and our neighboring communities to come together for a stress-free day of fun,” Kalina said. “For nothing more than meeting up with old neighbors, new friends and really get to know what our towns have to offer. This is something we hope people talk about for years to come.”

Bye-Bye-Bing: The Very Good Pizza Co. Keeps the Pies Coming

By kayleigh Scharf WeSt geauga StuDent intern

Bob Piecenski is cooking up some “very good” pizza at 12720 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.

Formerly “Bada-Bing,” Piecenski’s shop recently underwent a name change after some disagreements in sharing the same name with another Bada-Bing location. Ultimately, Piecenski decided to cut ties with the title Bada-Bing and highlight his specialty — making very good pizza.

As he does with everything in his business, Piecenski put a dash of personality into the new name.

In an interview, he said he gained inspiration through the love of the NBC sitcom “Parks and Rec.”

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Obituaries

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Chester Government Update

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Classifieds

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RockAbility Auditions

June 24 and 26

RockAbility, an adaptive, integrated music project for musicians with developmental disabilities, is holding auditions for musicians with developmental disabilities at Metzenbaum/West Geauga Schools Transportation

Building located at 8615 Cedar Road, Chester Township. The auditions require registration. Auditions start at 2 p.m. on June 24 and 7 p.m. June 26.

Email annemarie@npowerservices.com to sign up for a 15-minute time slot.

First Fly In Of Summer

June 24, 7 a.m. to noon

Geauga County Airport hosts its first fly

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in of summer at the airport located at 15421 Old State Road in Middlefield. The event includes a pancake breakfast and free airplane rides for youth ages 8-17. For more information, call Ric Blamer at 440-632-1884.

Pride in Geauga

June 25, 12-5 p.m.

Pride in Geauga will honor and celebrate sexual orientation and gender identity diversity at Century Village in Burton. Hosted by Geauga SOGI Support Network, the family event will feature live music, catered food, family entertainment and outdoor activities for all ages. More than 25 local and regional resources serving LGBTQ+ will provide information.For more information, please visit: www.GeaugaSOGI.org.

Young of Heart

July 26

Geauga Young of Heart will be going to the Lake County Captains baseball game starting at 11 a.m. Drive-yourself or carpool to 35300 Vine St. in Eastlake. Cost is $25 and includes a game ticket and lunch at the picnic pavilion. RSVP by June 30 to Kimber at 440-668-3293. A trip is also planned to Niagara Falls, N.Y., on Aug. 15-16 to the Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino to see Russian comedian Yakov Smirnoff. Receive $35 slot bonus and $15 food voucher at the casino. Also included is the Niagara Power Project, the Made in America Store and the Penn Shore Winery. Cost is $255, or $261 for nonmembers. For more information, call Nancy at 440-729-9684. Everyone is welcome on Young of Heart trips.

Lions Club Meeting

June 27, 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.

Free Community Dinner

June 30, 5-6:30 p.m.

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

Independence Day Parade

July 4, 11 a.m.

Kiwanis Club of West Geauga will be hosting the Independence Day parade leaving from St. Anselm Church parking lot to West Geauga High School. The theme is “Honoring Small Businesses in Our Communities.” Grand marshal is John Powers, owner of Chester Township’s McDonald’s since 1985.

Judging begins at 9:30 a.m. and the parade leaves St. Anselm at 11 a.m. Visit wgkiwanis. org for information and parade registration.

Vendor Spaces Available

July 8, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Booth spaces are available at the 17th annual Geauga County Chapter of the Ohio Horseman’s Council’s (OHC) benefit flea market being held in the picnic shelters area of The West Woods, 9465 Kinsman Road in Russell Township.

Vendors may pay $25 for two parking spaces or $15 for a picnic table inside the shelter.

All vendor fees benefit the OHC and Bridle Trail Fund, administered by the Foundation for Geauga Parks on behalf of the Geauga County Chapter of the Ohio Horseman’s Council. For a vendor registration or more information, visit www.geaugacountyohc.com or contact Jennifer at 216-406-7639 or westwoodsfleamarket@gmail.com.

WGRC Celebrates 75 Years

July 8, 3 p.m.

Join West Geauga Recreation Council for a family-friendly celebration featuring live music, inflatable obstacle course, food trucks, face painting, free-throw contest, bingo, 50/50 raffles and more at 8611 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township. Event information and schedule may be found on WGRC’s Facebook page.

West G 50th Reunion

The West Geauga Class of 1973 will be celebrating its 50th reunion on Sept. 16. If anyone has not received an email invitation, it is because the committee does not have contact information. It will likely be the last class reunion, so the committee would like to gather as many classmates together as possible. Deadline for reservations is July 31. Contact Elle (Eloise Sherman) Molter at Elle.molter@gmail.com.

Whooping Cough Vaccination Clinics Available

Geauga Public Health will be holding a series of whooping cough vaccination clinics at their facility located at the Geauga County Offices Building at 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite 300 in Chardon. Whooping cough, also known by the technical name pertussis, is an illness that affects the lungs and is easily spread from person-to-person through coughs and sneezes. Free whooping cough vaccines are available at the following clinics that will be held at Geauga Public Health. Childhood vaccines clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 21, July 5 and 19 and Aug. 2 and 16. Adult vaccine clinic will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. June 16 and 30, July 14 and 28 and Aug. 11 and 25.

Appointments are required; call 440-279-1950 for scheduling. For more information about whooping cough, call 440-350-2851.

Obituaries

Reena Kanner

Reena Kanner (nee Zabarsky), longtime resident of Chester Township, passed away June 1, 2023, at the age of 89, after a hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born in Cleveland, Reena married the love of her life, Edward, in 1952.

Throughout the years, she was very active in AZO, Women’s American ORT, Geauga West Rotary and the Board of Zoning Appeals for Chester Township.

Reena had many interests, including traveling, gardening, the Cleveland Miniaturia Society, the Chesterland community and anything Williamsburg and Disney.

She sold real estate for over 40 years, working with Century 21, Realty One, Prudential and Keller Williams Greater Cleveland Northeast.

Reena is survived by her children, Debbi (Tom) Rutledge, Steven (Ruth) Kanner, Keith Kanner and Lisa (Jay) James. She was “Just Gram” to Leisha (Rob) Balderson, Brad Kanner, Matt (Leah) MacRaild, Danielle (Ben) Willard and Megan (Justin) Burket; as well as to great-grandchildren, Leyton and Harper (Balderson, Ashtyn and Cole Willard, Jude and Sloane MacRaild and Zoey and Landon Burket.

She was the dear sister of Eileen Jevcak, of Tampa, Fla., and Hob and Ron Zabarsky.

Reena was preceded in death by her parents, Betty and Louis Zabarsky; as well as siblings, Joanne Jessup, Myrna Nelson, Carolyn Fath, Robert and Donald Zabarsky.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests remembrances be made in Reena and Ed’s honor to The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research or the American Cancer Society. Arrangements were under the direction of Berkowitz-Kumin-Bookatz Memorial Chapel.

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Anna Morton

Anna Morton (Ry Ry), born Anna Szasz, was the loving and devoted wife of Brian Morton for 42 years, mother of Race (Nari), Laurel (Brent), and Liam, passed away May 30, 2023.

She also was a proud grandmother of Ryder and Gunner Myers, Phoebe, Scout, and Indy Morton, and a loving sister to Joshka and brothers Martin and Andrew.

Born Feb. 24, 1958, Anna attended West Geauga High School, then went on to John Carroll University School of Veterinary Medicine, where she was crowned Homecoming Queen in her sophomore year.

She enjoyed a long career in the veterinary field, starting early at age 16, riding her bike to work; her love of animals knew no bounds. Being mentored and working alongside the vibrant and spirited Dr. Richard A. Novak for 33 years, left a lasting impression.

In addition to veterinary medicine, she devoted 37 years working at Alpine Valley Ski Area, managing the office, bar and also on ski patrol. A joyful time spent alongside some of her closest friends and family, she formed bonds and memories that would last a lifetime.

A woman of devout faith, Anna loved the great outdoors, hiking, skiing, biking and tent camping.

Anna and Brian spent their honeymoon in the Outer Banks, biking over 575 miles, exploring the two largest sounds in the world. She enjoyed annual trips with multiple families to Canada involving bear encounters, snorkeling, polar bear plunges, cave exploration, noise violations for “Honk, it’s my 40th birthday,” rice divers cove, rafting, swimming in Georgian Bay and campfires with many critters.

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Chester Government Update

The Chester Township Board of Trustees meeting on June 1 began with Mara McClain, of Sedgewick, presenting a summary of the township’s Bureau of Workers Compensation (BWC) rates, history and rebates. Sedgewick is the third party administrator assisting the township with managing its BWC claims. If Chester continues with good safety performance, its rates are expected to continue to decline in the coming years. The board approved a motion to continue participation in the Group Retro BWC program.

James Valvoda and Austin Giroski were sworn in as full-time fire-fighter/paramedics for Chester Township and Bryan Hann also joined the department as a part-time firefighter/paramedic. The board is grateful the gentlemen have joined the Chester Fire Rescue team and welcomes them to the township.

The board approved an agreement with the Cleveland Illuminating Company to begin replacing streetlights as they fail with energy efficient LED lighting that will also result in a cost-savings over time.

Repairs to the Chester Road Department asphalt roller were approved as well as monies in the amount of $4,055 for auger attachments for the bobcat to reduce safety hazards associated with employee’s auger holes.

Use of the town hall parking lot by the West Geauga junior varsity and varsity cheerleading squad on June 11 and 24, July 15 and 29 and Aug. 12 was approved as well as a social security seminar by UBS on July 25.

Chester Park Board Chairman Al Parker shared that the park board received a $5,000 grant from the Cleveland Guardians to be put toward new bleachers with safety rails. A

$3,500 grant was received from the Go Green Program to purchase eight picnic tables made of recycled materials. The board approved $4,700 for the picnic tables and $2,944 for the bleachers to complete both projects.

The demolition of the Henry House through a grant by Ohio Department of Development was completed. Township Administrator Mark Purchase will get some quotes to side the remaining garage, which is a solid structure used for storage.

There was brief discussion of special event zoning under township authority, limited home rule regulations and converting online forms to a format that users can electronically populate.

The gasoline fuel pump at the Chester Road Department continues to cause issues and the use of Wex cards to purchase gas at public stations as a backup was discussed. The police department is currently the Wex card system, which also enables the Chief Craig Young to track fuel usage by car.

A public hearing was set for 6:30 p.m. July 11 for the township’s 2024 temporary appropriations budget.

Bids for the pickleball courts were discussed with the complete project cost ranging from $202,700 to $354,000. No decisions were made and the review will continue.

The board entered an executive session at the end of the meeting to discuss employee matters and upon returning to public session, after approval of the auger expense, the meeting was closed.

Submitted by Ken Radtke Jr., Chester Township Trustee

Police Blotter

The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Chester Township Police Department June 1-14, 2023.

ANIMAL ABUSE

June 10

8:14 p.m., Mayfield Road. While caller was at business they saw several peacocks (15) living in horrid conditions, two swans as well. Water was dark brown and they were in filthy cages. No food was seen. Older male who lives there became upset with caller and told them to get off the property. Walk past the stone and they are in a covered area. Owner came out to speak with officer. Checked living conditions of animals and all checked OK. Owner advised complainant trespassed as business was closed for the day.

ANIMAL PROBLEM

June 1

2:37 p.m., Harold Drive. Caller is reporting there is a coyote in the area. Caller reports today it came at caller and his toddler. Caller would like someone to check area. Area toured multiple times, unable to locate.

CITIZEN ASSIST

June 6

7:23 p.m., Mayfield Road. Caller keeps finding cigarette butts all over the yard. She has cameras outside and they haven’t pickup up anyone. However, they are doing work on the cell tower behind her house. She believes the men working on the tower are throwing them from the top and they are landing in her yard. She isn’t sure what to do and would like to talk with an officer. See report.

June 7

10:31 a.m., Opalocka Drive. Female stated

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she got a call from an unknown number. Male stated he was with Amazon and that her account was hacked. Female stated she was suspicious and hung up. Inquired about how to make the calls stop. Advised and cleared.

CITIZEN DISPUTE

June 8

3:14 p.m., Kim Drive. Dispute with neighbor over a dead tree. Parties are separated. Neighbor is now yelling at caller’s wife. Officer on scene. Tree fell from complainant’s property into neighbor’s yard. Neighbor didn’t want tree cleaned up from property. Tree owner removed tree. Advised it was a civil issue. No threats made or physical violence. Cleared.

EXTRA PATROL

June 2

2:18 p.m., (Address redacted). Caller requesting extra patrol. They sold a stove to someone and the person that bought it is not happy and said they are coming tonight. Caller told them not to. Caller requesting to speak to an officer.

TRAFFIC STOP

June 1

6:34 p.m., Chillicothe Road. Northbound 306 at St. Anselm. Speeds 48. She took off. Female arrested for failure to comply with lawful order.

WEAPON OFFENSE

June 3

8:58 a.m., Woodchuck Hollow. On June 2, caller reports they heard a loud bang, can see a bullet hole in the roof, through the ceiling and through the bed. Caller reports they do not have any weapons. See report. Clear.

The Keeper of the Cane program, honoring one of the eldest members of the community, is now accepting nominees for the special recognition. To be eligible, candidate must be 85 years old or older and a continuous 25-year resident of the Chester community.

Chesterland Historical Village

The nomination must be submitted with the nominee’s consent, but it cannot be a self-nomination. Forms are available at Chesterland Historical Village’s Old Town Hall or by contacting chairperson Phyllis Koach at 440-729-2149.

The deadline for submitting forms is July 31. The form must be signed with one’s name and address along with a brief explanation as to why the candidate is being nominated.

On Aug. 19, 1927, Mrs. Sipha Patterson, then the eldest resident of Chester Township, was presented with a special cane engraved with her name and birthdate. Upon her death, the cane was passed on to the next eldest resident.

Nominations may be mailed to Chesterland Historical Village, P.O. Box 513, Chesterland, Ohio 44026.

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said, adding he liked that the name was very simple and to the point.

The name, he said, gives off his straightforward message that he has “very good” pizza.

Additionally, he thought the name was a good marketing strategy.

“‘Very good,’ in my belief, is going to be a general Google search term, so it’s gonna come up more than, like, a specific (pizza shop name), so you’re gonna get some general search relevance in that regard,” Piecenski said.

After being in the pizza business for eight years, Piecenski is experienced in finding new ways for people to talk about his business — the new name being one of them. But beyond the change in name, his devotion to his customers and great-tasting products have remained the same.

After the COVID-19 pandemic, when

Piecenski was faced with late food supplies and high expenses, he decided to go straight to the source himself. He explained he checks the quality and spawns ideas through buying his own ingredients.

He does not want his products to include any added sugars or preservatives and prefers all-natural ingredients.

“I go to the restaurant supply store myself and get (ingredients),” said Piecenski. “I will constantly be changing things to make the best pizza.”

He tries to update ingredients and elements in his recipe to continue to improve the quality of his pizza.

“I care more than anybody in town. Me, I will be here at least 5 days a week” said Piecenski. “I am passionate about making good pizza.”

To order from The Very Good Pizza Company’s pizza, call 440-729-9300 or visit https://bada-bing-chesterland.business.site

Real Estate Transfers

Nice, $255,000. (1.03 acres)

Lee A. and Laura L. Goldstein, 8347 Merrie Lane, to Jennifer Davison, $420,000. (2.31 acres)

CHESTER TOWNSHIP

Daniel J. and Sara K. Wajahn (trustees), 8005 Wedgewood Drive, to Sean and Gina Farmer, $585,000. (3.00 acres)

Lanny R. and Marion B. Patterson, 12931 Westchester Trail, to Frances L. Noonan and Dustin N. and Lauren M. Brown, $443,000. (2.03 acres)

Joseph R. Hahn (TOD), 8460 Sherman Road, to Brianna Hetzel and Spencer Karkoska, $130,000. (1.97 acres)

Susan M. Guthrie, 13255 Chillicothe Road, to Andrew Pohly, $386,000. (2.95 acres)

Donald F. Sulhan, 8501 Carmichael Drive, to Dominic James and Kelly Morgan Ferrante, $256,000. (1.02 acres)

Thomas J. and Kathryn M. Merhar, 8490 Cranwood Drive, to Matthew Rini and Lisa Tersigni, $302,000. (1.01 acres)

Dinardo Companies Inc., 13081 Fairfield Trail, to Kenneth S. and Pamela M. Kuhn, $480,000. (1.21 acres)

Angela Tantanella and Christine Manning, 11890 Summers Road, to Richard A.

Doug and Ann Celeste Owens, 11426 Chillicothe Road, to Lina A. and Josiah C. Hughes, $300,000. (12.27 acres)

Mark J. Iacofano (trustee), 13030 Westchester Trail, to Santino Perfetto, $335,000. (1.82 acres)

RUSSELL TOWNSHIP

Peter V. and Eileen Rogers, 8505 Century Lane, to Stefani Feldman and Christopher P. Mccullough, $352,500. (3.17 acres)

Mark C. and Susan M. Dibiase, 15096 N. Deep Wood Lane, to Nathan and Kylie Terhune, $525,000. (3.10 acres)

Donna L. Paglia and David Alan Meredith, 15221 Chillicothe Road, to Joshua and Sara Simpson, $428,000. (3.00 acres)

Bryan D., Kevin J., and Heather L. Pitorak, Memory Lane, to Derek and Kathryn Steele, $10,000. (3.02 acres)

Monte A. Zimmerman (trustee), 8975 Music St., to Monte A. Zimmerman and Amy Mosier, $417,500. (14.42 acres)

Martin F. and Lee Joy Ellis, 14600 Rindlewood Lane, to Kimberly Tamargo and Timothy Kasprzak, $1,650,000. (10.08 acres)

Soccer State Champions

Geauga Park District

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

Explore Important Bird Areas

June 25, 8-10 a.m.

Geauga Park District is teaming up with Blackbrook Audubon Society to host Important Bird Area Walks on the fourth Sunday of every month at Orchard Hills Park in Chester Township.

The casual citizen science walks - taking

place June 25, July 23, Aug. 27 and Sept. 24 –are great for both beginners and experienced birders, each exploring a mile loop of trail. Group birding is a fun way to learn more bird identification tips firsthand. The guide may be Naturalist Trevor Wearstler or another of Blackbrook’s esteemed leaders.

Participation is free and open to all; no registration is required. Bring binoculars and dress for the weather.

For more information, visit www.blackbrookaudubon.org.

Community Meetings

Listed are upcoming public meetings and executive sessions. These meeting notices are NOT legal notices.

July 26, 6 p.m., Zoning Commission. All meetings are held at Russell Town Hall, 14890 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.

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West Geauga students Skylar Pell, left, and Kendall Evans are state champions after winning this spring’s Ohio State Cup tournament. Kendall plays goalkeeper for Cleveland Force Soccer Club, who won the championship in the U12 girls division. Skylar plays an outside defender for Sporting Chagrin Valley FA, who won the championship in the U11 girls division. Both girls have played with local West Geauga Soccer Club and continue to have a love of soccer which translated into some great wins this season.

Chester Township: June 21, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; June 26, 7 p.m., Park District, at Parkside’s Volleyball Pavilion; June 29, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees; July 5, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; July 10, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; July 11, 5:30 p.m., Board of Trustees, public hearing on FY 2024 budget; July 13, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees; July 19, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; July 27, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.

Russell Township: June 28, 6 p.m., Zoning Commission; July 3, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; July 6, 2 p.m., Board of Trustees; July 20, 6 p.m., Board of Trustees;

West Geauga BOE: June 26, 7 p.m., regular meeting; July 17, 7 p.m., regular meeting. All meetings are held at the BOE Community Room, 8615 Cedar Road, unless otherwise noted.

FOR RENT

Chardon: 2 BR, 2nd floor apartment. All appliances, trash pickup. Sec. Dep. required. $800/mo. plus electric and water. 440-223-2696.

Chesterland: small 1-BR first floor apartment, quiet setting, w/appliances, utilities, trash pickup, snowplowing. Background check, security deposit required. $650/mo. 216-287-5968.

COMMERCIAL RENTALS

FOR LEASE: 120x60 arena barn with 6 horse stalls and groomed pastures. Peaceful and private. 440-564-7363.

FOR SALE

Whirlpool washer and electric dryer, GC; $70/both. 440463-0238.

Squirrel-proof bird feeder, cost $65, yours for $15. 440463-0238.

Used miniature pony cart with flat, free tires, asking $375. Also pony harness $350. 440-313-1804.

Approximately 16 assorted size sandstone steps and foundation pieces from century home. Buyer must load. Will sell any amount. 440-834-8943.

Antique clocks, many. Oak crank wall-phone $369. Humpback chest $79. Wooden rocking horse $79. Kids spring rocking horse $49. 440-338-3563.

John Deere 14SB self-propelled lawnmower $140. Lawn Boy 20” push lawnmower $120. Craftman 3.8-HP edger 9” blade $20. All work well. 216-570-5573.

Werner walkboard: aluminum, 16-foot by 1-foot, along with two (2) rung ladder jacks; $250. 440-417-5021.

Fresh Duck Eggs. 440-313-3718.

Buck wood-burner stove: Model-91, catalytic, blower, SS-liner, cap; $750. Air tank: portable, 125-psi, 9-gallon, 25-foot hose, VGC; $50. 440-338-1585.

NEW Panasonic cordless phone, still in box, 2 additional handsets, can expand. White w/blue trim. 440-2239471. Also Wanted: Level/Transit.

Legacy Pointer semi auto shotgun: walnut stock, 12-ga, 5 choke tubes included. New in box. $400 OBO. 440-3218152.

His & Hers Golf Clubs: bag and cart included. $75 each. 440-632-0060, leave message.

Oak bookcase, 34.5 inch x 71 inches. 6 fixed shelves. Like new. $100. Middlefield. 440-632-9189

1989 Kubota Lawn Tractor: T1400H, 13.5 gasoline horse power engine, 40” mower, new battery; $500. OBO. 440543-8118.

It’s Golf Time! Golf balls: 6 dozen pkg, $25 each pkg, cash only. 216-218-6211. Butternut Rd, Burton Twp.

Honda Outboard: 8-HP, short-shaft w/new impeller, fuel line, gaskets, filter, spark plug. Includes gas tank, new gas line. Nicely lubed, low hours, runs well; $400. 440-4175021.

Honda push-mower $150. (8)Fishing poles and tackle $200/for all. 845-987-0079.

Dried Gourds: Various Sizes and Shapes. Finished Birdhouses or Make Your Own Crafts. Nice Gifts. $5-$15. 440352-6953.

GARAGE/ESTATE SALES

Pick, Pay, Take Away, Yard Sale! Daylight hours, every day at 9578 Mulberry Rd., Chesterland. Large variety. Honor system. No attendant.

Estate Sale: Jun 22-23, 8a-dark. 4929 Parks West Rd., Middlfield. Tons of stuff, everything must go! Jun 22-23-24, 9a-4p. 12275 Wedgefield Lane, Chesterland. Glassware, copper boiler, (2) tub chairs, decorative items, much misc.

Something for everyone at Refashioned Wardrobe:  Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays 10a-4p. 9098 Rt.608 Old State Rd., Chardon. Come check us out!

MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Friday 6/23 to Sunday 6/25, 10a-6p. NO EARLY BIRDS. 14483 Mayfield Rd, Huntsburg (Claridon Twp). Craft supplies galore, air hockey table, round tins for beauty products/candles, two-piece clear plastic boxes, bike, kids’ books, toys, clothing, bedding, Christmas garland, much, much, much more!!!

Multi-Family Sale: Jun 22-24, 9a-4p. Wilders Mobile Home Park. Tow-bar EC $150 at 226 Deer Drive. Rain/ Shine. Don’t miss it!

“Maywood Community” Garage Sale! 8701 Mayfield Road, Chesterland. Saturday June 24th from 9a-5p. Leisurely drive through our development for individual sales!

Giant Sale: Jun 22-24. Wilders Mobile Home Park. 527 Bean Dr. Households, purses, crafts, Longaberger Baskets, pottery, linens, diecast Corvettes, books, puzzles.

Annual Multi Family Sale at Wilders Mobile Home Park, June 22-23-24, 9a-4p. 10855 Chardon Road, Chardon.

Jun 22-24, 9a-3p. 12804 Rockhaven Rd, Chesterland. Fireplace, school desk, golf clubs, badminton set, bike rack, some tools, postcards, misc.

Jun 23-24, 9a-5p. 7863 Birchwood Dr., Chesterland. Misc tools, tool chest, lawn mower, yard items, canning jars, storage containers, books, puzzles, luggage, clothing, fabric remnants, handmade items, linens.

Multi Family Sale: June 22-23, 9a-5p, 7700 Appleblossom Lane, Chesterland. Children/adult clothing: girls 1016, juniors xs-lg, Hollister, Pink, Old Navy, Justice, American Eagle. Household, vintage, toys, Western saddle, horse accessories.

Flea Market: 17th year! July 8, 9a-3p. The West Woods, Rt.87, Novelty. Shoppers free. Vendors $25/$15 pavilion table; www.geaugacountyohc.com or 216.406.7639.

Rummage Sale

June 2 24 9am-3pm

Old South Church

9802 Chillicothe Road

HELP WANTED

Care Giver Needed: around the clock or split shifts, in Chesterland. Able to operate Hoyer. References required. Wages, R&B. 440-339-0519.

Full-time landscape maintenance, construction/design, snow plowing. Reliable transportation required. Offering up to $25/hour. Contact 216-381-0070 or office@eastside-landscaping.com for more information.

PETS & ANIMALS

Brother & sister cats need an indoor home. Very sweet, affectionate, 9-10 years old, fixed & vaxxed. Call Rebecca 440-321-2485.

MS Kennels on the Farm, LLC offers in-home pet care. Call 440-636-2421.

MISCELLANEOUS

FREE query: How/Where do kids get vapes? Vape store? Online? Drug store? “Friends”? Better find out…

REAL ESTATE

Lot for sale. Thompson Township. Buildable. 1 acre. Wooded, scenic, quiet side street $15,900. 440-289-0708.

LOT FOR SALE: .34 acre lot, Bainbridge, Lake Lucerne amenities! Gas, electric, sanitary sewer & well-water all available. $99.9k. 440-596-2608.

We buy Houses and Land. Any condition or situation. Fast, friendly, local. Westwind Property Solutions. Text/call Wayne today at 330-269-9595.

SERVICES

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

Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses, we do most anything. Call between 8a-4p, 440813-4272. No answer, leave message.

Forever Built Masonry: Over 40 years experience. Experts in Stone, Brick and Block. From fireplaces to repairs to building outdoor grills, and more! Call 440-319-0350.

RM Roofing & Construction: Specializing in metal roofs, siding, pavilions, decks, garages and some remodeling. Call Ray at 234-830-1404.

WANTED TO BUY

Old fishing tackle wanted: fishing lures (wood or plastic), mouse to bear traps, wooden duck decoys. Call Lee 440313-8331.

4-wheelers, 3-wheelers, dirt bikes, mini-bikes, go-carts, golf carts, gators, farm tractors/equipment, trailers, riding mowers, snowplows. Paying cash. 440-413-3119. Will pay cash for sports cards & collectibles. Entire collections or individual cards. Organized or unorganized. Call or text Rich at 440-552-0691.

Level/Transit 440-223-9471.

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