Chesterland News 7-07-2023

C H E ST E R L A N D N EWS

West G Signs School Officer Agreements With Chester,

By Brian Brian

Even during summer, work doesn’t stop for West Geauga Schools, as officials continue to hammer out safety agreements with area law enforcement for the 2023-2024 school year.

West Geauga Schools Board of Education members approved two agreements June 26 with both Chester Township and Russell Township police departments to provide patrol and safety officers in the district’s school buildings.

Superintendent Richard Mark wardt said he is pleased with the partnerships.

“I think having an armed of ficer in each school is one of our best protective strategies,” he said. “These individuals will not only offer security but will serve as an educational and community resource for our students and their families.”

At the April 24 meeting of the board Markwardt — along with Chester and Russell township police officials — discussed security initiatives put into place following a shooting scare April 3 at West Geauga High School, and ensuing pressure from parents for stronger safety measures in the district.

Senior Brandon Michael Morrissette, 18, was arrested that day after coming to the school with a handgun and plans to shoot multiple students.

Markwardt noted having a school resource officer is vital to averting a shooting, and expanding the district’s SRO presence has been an ongoing conversation, even prior to April 3.

The agreement with Russell Township will span three years, from July 1 of 2023 through June 30 of 2026, while Chester’s agreement will be for a single school year and may be renewed on an annual basis.

Chester police will provide one

Upgrades Continue At Parkside Park

By alBert Parker chester Park District chairman

The Chester Park District is responsible for several park lands within Chester Township. The focus of attention is Parkside Park located at the intersection of Mayfield and Chillicothe roads, which is the most visible and important location identifying Chester Township.

2022 has been a busy year for the park district in the maintenance and improvements to Parkside. Several major improvements will be the goals for 2023 and beyond. All projects are prioritized by funding and impact and are the purpose of the park district and Chester Township Administrator Mark Purchase. Below are completed improvements and future goals that the district will be pursuing to keep Parkside as the pre-eminent community park in Geauga County.

The all-important gazebo has been upgraded, with lighting improvements, repainting and refurbished carpentry. With the talents of the Perennial Garden Committee, the Parkside gazebo and perennial garden remain the most prominent identifying features of Chester Township. All park picnic tables and shelters have been cleaned and stained and three cooking grills added. Existing wood picnic tables are being replaced in an ongoing program with tables constructed from recycled plastic tables and replacement of seats and backs in the benches with recycled plastic, which will not require repainting or the risk of splintering.

A bocce court has been added in the horseshoe courts area. Playground equipment has been maintained to the highest safety standards. Summerfest, Winterfest, Veterans Day and Memorial Day will continue to provide

popular programs, including the leadership of the Chester Rotary, and the popularity of the summer music series sponsored by The Kiwanis.

Parkside has been chosen to be the primary baseball field for the West Geauga High School girls softball team and the park district will be providing top quality facilities to welcome them, including new bleachers. Another goal for 2023-24 is to add three new pickleball courts at the east end of the park.

Long term project goals include improvements to the restroom facility for year-around use, as well as drainage improvements and paving of the parking lot.

Chester Township Park District, the Chester Township administration welcome the community’s support and invite the public to enjoy the activities available at Parkside.

Chester Township Park District has made many upgrades to the Parkside Park gazebo and perennial garden.

FGP Explorers Series

July 8, 10 a.m. to noon

Join Foundation for Geauga Parks for “Over the Fields and Through the Woods along the Old Inter-Urban Railroad” at the Upper Chagrin Preserve in Russell Township. For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440564-1048.

Benefit Flea Market

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

The 17th annual Geauga County Chapter of the Ohio Horseman’s Council’s (OHC) benefit flea market takes place in the picnic shelters area of The West Woods, 9465 Kinsman Road in Russell Township.

All vendor fees benefit the OHC and Bri-

Town Crier

dle Trail Fund, administered by the Foundation for Geauga Parks on behalf of the Geauga County Chapter of the Ohio Horseman’s Council. For more information, visit www. geaugacountyohc.com or contact Jennifer at 216-406-7639.

Art & Wine Festival

July 8, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Downtown Mantua Revitalization Corporation will host its 15th annual Mantua’s Art on the Hill & Wine Tasting, Too festival on East Prospect Street in Mantua Village. The street festival will feature more than 80 artisan booths, wine tasting by local wineries, artisan demonstrations, delicious food, a photography contest, an art and prize auction, live entertainment and more. Admis-

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sion and ample parking are free. For more information, call Christine Pitsinger at 330-414-6486.

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.

Geauga Skywatchers Club

July 10, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Join Geauga Skywatchers Club at Bainbridge Public Library to learn about solar eclipses with Martin Mullet, of the Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net to register.

Lions Club Meeting

July 11 and 25, 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 Fresh Produce

July 15, 9-11 a.m.

Newbury Community Church is hosting a fresh produce giveaway at 14916 Auburn Road. Cleveland FoodBank provides the service to low income Geauga County residents the third Saturday of each month through October. Please bring ID and bags.

Bloodmobile

July 17, 12-6 p.m.

American Red Cross will host a blood drive at Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. Visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-733-2767 to make an appointment.

Outreach Spaghetti Dinner

July 20, 6-7 p.m.

Christ Presbyterian Church offers free drive-thru spaghetti and meatball dinners the third Thursday of each month. Salad and dessert are included. The church is located at 12419 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.

Geauga

Summer Reading

June 1 – July 31

Homegrown Under The Dome

Aug. 3

Tickets are now on sale for Geauga Growth Partnership’s annual HomeGrown Geauga fundraising event at Sapphire Creek Winery & Gardens, 16965 Park Circle Drive, Bainbridge Township.

Join for an evening of food, wine and entertainment, live auction and games of chance while celebrating the Geauga business community and raising funds for GGP’s Youth Workforce programming.

For information or to purchase tickets, visit geaugagrowthpartnership.com.

Boots, Barrels & Glitz

Aug. 14, 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Friends of WomenSafe is sponsoring the first ever Boots, Barrels, & Glitz event at The Basil Place, 13271 Bass Lake Road, Chardon. Admission includes dinner, all activities and two drink tickets.

Purchase tickets at fowsinc@icloud. com or call 440-285-3741. Proceeds benefit WomenSafe, Inc., the shelter for victims of domestic violence serving Geauga, Lake and Cuyahoga counties.

West G Unity Day

Aug. 27, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The West Geauga Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with Chester Township Police Chief Craig Young and West Geauga Schools, is hosting West Geauga Unity Day at West Geauga High School. The event highlighting local companies and organizations in and around the Chester, Newbury and Russell township area will feature games, music, food trucks, touch a truck, vendors and more. Sponsorship and vendor space opportunities are available. Visit wgchamber.com for information.

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.

West Library

Register for the Summer Reading Program and win prizes by reading.

Switch Showdown

July 12, 3-4:30 p.m.

Youth in grades 3-6 will compete against friends in favorite Nintendo Switch games.

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Farmers and ranchers are often called the “backbone of America,” with agriculture being vital to every person’s life.

However, only 2% of Americans are feeding the world, according to the American Farm Bureau, and the average American is at least three generations removed from the farm — meaning, they are not raised on a farm or raised in a rural community and are unaware of where their food comes from and how it gets to their table.

The AFB emphasizes the importance of continuing to develop agricultural leaders and providing youth with resources and information.

Kristen Sirna, of Sirna’s Farm & Market in Auburn Township, is one such leader,

YAP, a part of the Ohio Farm Bureau, includes youth usually ages 18-35 — though all ages are welcome — and focuses on networking and coordinating educational events to attract younger people who are just starting out in farming or are in college.

“It’s important for young adults to become active in farm bureau, the main organization that supports and promotes the agricultural industry,” said Bob Rogish, vice president of the Geauga County Farm Bureau.

YAP groups in Northeast Ohio try to hold three to four annual social/educational events, said Mandy Orahood, organizational director for OFB and YAP.

Most recently, YAP Night at the Rodeo See Grassroots • Page 5

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sworn, uniformed member of the department to serve as the full-time school patrol officer throughout the district and two school safety officers commissioned as part-time regular police officers will serve under the guidance of the SPO.

“The main difference between the two is that our SRO with the high school kind of coordinates everything. He is fully dedicated to the school. When the summer months hit, he’s still dedicated to the school,” Chester Township Police Chief Craig Young said. “That individual will work on projects for the upcoming school year, finish up projects from the existing school year, work active shooter training and different types of training scenarios.”

One safety officer from Russell Township

will be assigned to Westwood Elementary School and will be considered a school re source officer under the district’s SRO pro gram.

Markwardt said since Westwood is locat ed in Russell Township, that department was asked to be involved as conversations with Chester evolved.

“(Russell police) were enthusiastic partic ipants in the discussions,” Markwardt said. “We will now have a police officer in every one of our buildings. Both elementary build ings, the middle school and the high school.”

West Geauga will pay Russell Township a total of $364,400 for the three-year agree ment and will compensate Chester police department in an amount not to exceed $131,000 annually for one SPO position and $102,000 annually for each SSO position.

Any negotiated pay increase over the base SSO pay of $58,000 per year will be absorbed by Russell Township. The Chester

investigations, as well as planning and training pursuant to the latest accepted school security standards, according to the agreement.

“The SPO will coordinate with district safety officers to reduce redundancy in security assignments to streamline effective communication regarding security matters, as well as be responsible for other duties required or assigned by the township,” the Chester agreement read.

Chester safety officers will also be available to provide services at other school sites and special events in the district, including the primary responsibility for door security.

“The SSOs also will be tasked with addressing immediate threats directed toward personnel, students or visitors of the West Geauga school district and will report poten-

tigative reports written by an SSO shall also be submitted to the police department and employees will be responsible for other duties as required or assigned by the township.”

Markwardt said the officers will be in place prior to the start of school in August.

“There is no absolute guarantee of safety. Violence can threaten a school, church, concert, shopping mall, grocery store or any public venue as recent events prove. It’s important that each of us does our part to report potential dangers when we see them,” Markwardt said. “Having armed police officers in each of our schools gives us one more layer of protection and a highly valuable tool in our safety arsenal.”

“It’s something we knew we were always going to be able to accomplish,” Young said. “We think it’s a good agreement between the police department and the schools, and we think most importantly it’s a tremendous value for the teachers, faculty and students.”

Markwardt said the agreement reflects the commitment of everyone involved.

“We are very grateful to the trustees of the townships who were willing to enter into this partnership with us,” he said.

Diabetes Self-Management Class

A six-week self-management class that focuses on diabetes will be held Mondays, July 24 through Aug. 28, from 12:30-3 p.m. at the West Geauga Senior Center, 8090 Cedar Road, Chester Township. Seniors 60 years of age and older will get support, find practical ways to deal with pain, fatigue and sugar control, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices and learn better ways to communicate with doctors and family about one’s health.

To register for the free class, call Geauga County Department on Aging’s Sandy McLeod at 440-279-2137. Space is limited. Class is sponsored by University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center.

Grassroots

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was held June 10 at the High Steel Rodeo in North Bloomfield, attracting young area Geauga County farmers and their families.

“Events like these are intended to raise awareness of the farm bureau and strengthen the future of agriculture by surfacing, growing and developing our next generation of farmers and ag professionals,” Orahood said.

Sirna couldn’t be prouder to be a second-generation farmer.

Her parents, Craig and Anne Marie Sirna, purchased their farmhouse and property in 1997 from a developer with intentions to keep the property as it had been for the past century — farmland.

The land had not been worked in years and the family wanted to enjoy it with their three children — Anthony, Kristen and Kaitlyn. Their plans proved fruitful as they have slowly handed management over to the second generation with intentions for the land, farm and business to stay in the family for years to come.

“At 12 years old, my siblings and I got to have a part in every aspect of helping them,” Kristen recalled. “My brother, Anthony, is an electrician and has been very good with electronics for as long as I can remember. So, he is the go-to if anything on the farm in that area needs looked at. My sister, and her husband, Jeff, live in Binghamton, NY. She still helps with financials, printing, advertising, social media platforms and anything that can be done remotely.”

In 2016, Kristen took over the growing and management of the farm.

“My planting season starts in March. I’ll start all my seedlings,” Kristen said. “April and May, I get all the ground ready for planting, weather depending and I get our farm store situated for a June opening. June (through) October, I’m at the farm usually seven days a week, 12 to 16 hours a day.”

The Sirna succession plan, however, has not been the national norm.

The average age of all U.S. farm producers in 2017 was 57.5 years old, with 26% of beginning farmers under age 35, represent-

ing only 8% of all U.S. farmers, according to the United States Department of Agriculture.

“As with many businesses, succession plans are important to the future of the business,” Rogish said. “Farming is no different. Without our next generations, the family farms of today will struggle to keep growing forward to provide for our community.”

Geauga County needs to attract younger generations who enjoy farming, growing and feeding people, and who want to be involved in YAP, Kristen added.

“Voices need to be heard,” she said. “Times change, things change and every next generation farmer helps to keep this amazing grassroots organization going.”

Orahood, who has discussed current struggles in agriculture with Heath Davis, YAP member and owner of High Steel Rodeo Productions, said Davis followed his dreams using his motto, “work harder than your excuses.”

Orahood said the YAP program at the state level and the Young Farmers and Ranchers Program at the national level offer many opportunities for the next generation of agricultural leaders — both in personal and professional development, as well as through networking.

“These programs develop strong leaders in the community and help expand their knowledge of the industry,” Orahood said.

And that knowledge is vital for the future, as one U.S. farm only feeds 166 people annually in the U.S. and abroad, and the global population is expected to increase by 2.2 billion by 2050, according to AFB — which means the world’s farmers will have to grow about 70% more food than what is now produced.

But farmers like the Sirnas are up for the challenge.

“We were raised to work hard and I enjoy hard work,” Kristen said. “Every day is something different, it challenges me, tests me mentally, physically and emotionally. Some days the farm wins, but most days I win. But to be honest, I absolutely love farming, feeding people, teaching people.”

The next Northeast Regional Gathering YAP event is at 1 p.m. July 23 at Headlands Beach State Park in Mentor. Information can be found on Ohio Farm Bureau website or Facebook, or by contacting Orahood at geauga@ofbf.org.

Geauga Park District

Drop-In Nature Crafts

Naturalist Renell Roebuck is offering walk-up nature crafts during four weekdays, all from 1-3 p.m., at The West Woods’ Turkey Ridge Shelter in Russell Township. No registration is required.

Mark the calendar for July 5 to create a nature print wall hanging, July 18 to create a feather out of a pressed leaf, Aug. 3 to turn pine cones into art, and Aug. 15 to create a project yet to be determined. All sessions will also be supplemented with fun nature facts specially linked to the craft.

Crafting will be available all two hours while supplies last. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Campus Chatter

Lauren Kercher, of Chester Township, was named to the dean’s list at The Ohio State University for the spring semester.

David Beattie, of Russell Township, earned a bachelor of arts in economics and political science from Marietta College.

Alexis Brown, of Chester Township, was named to the dean’s list at Thiel College for the spring semester. Brown is studying political science.

Julia Mansfield, of Chester Township, was named to the spring semester’s dean’s list at University of Mount Union.

John Patterson, of Chester Township, was named to the spring dean’s list at Pennsylvania Western University.

Bryce Hofstrom, of Chester Township; and Eric Reed and Zak Rutherford, both of Russell Township, were named to the dean’s list at Rochester Institute of Technology for the spring semester.

Emily Christine Crawford, of Russell Township, were named to the spring semester’s dean’s list at Iowa State University.

Jacob Grinstead and Conner Vieira, both of Chester Township, have been named to the spring semester dean’s list at Slippery Rock University.

Sofya Goncharenko, of Chester Township, was named to the dean’s list at College of William & Mary for the spring semester.

Gino Fornaro, of Chester Township, graduated from Baldwin Wallace University with a bachelor of arts in criminal justice.

Claire Emily Mersol, of Chester Township, received a bachelor of arts in history and economics from Washington and Lee University.

Lindsey Kulp, of Chester Township, graduated from Bucknell University with a bachelor of arts in international relations. She was also named to the spring semester’s dean’s list

Arts and Entertainment

Call for Entries

Showcasing the talents of artists throughout Northeast Ohio, the 47th annual Fairmount Art Exhibition highlights works in a variety of media including painting, graphics, photography, fiber and sculpture. The exhibition, held at Fairmount Center for the Arts in Russell Township, will be free and open to the public Aug. 8-25. A closing reception will be held on Aug. 26 from 6-8 p.m.

Artists are encouraged to enter the show with up to three works. Monetary prizes will be awarded with a $1,000 Best of Show top prize. Art may be submitted at Fairmount Center for the Arts on July 29 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and July 31 from 12-8 p.m.

For more information, call 440-338-3171 or visit www.fairmountcenter.org.

Save Our Show

By Betty WeiBel

The Chagrin Hunter Jumper Classic has been an area tradition since it started in 1949 as a Chagrin Trails and Riding Club fundraiser at the Cleveland Metroparks Polo Field in Moreland Hills.

The show grew to international acclaim when the Chagrin Valley Professional Horseman’s Association took over its management and introduced North America’s first show jumping grand prix in 1965, attracting the nation’s best for decades.

Over the years, challenges due to growth, inclement weather and financial issues halted the show and even led to its relocation on several occasions, but the show went on.

In recent years, the U.S. Equestrian Federation designated it a national Heritage Horse Show. Now, threatened with extinction like other major independent shows around the country, local equestrians are determined to keep the biggest hunter jumper show in Northeast Ohio alive.

Around the country, independent horse shows are disappearing due to pressures to make expensive improvements like state-ofart footing and increased prize money.

Competition from mega-circuit horse shows that offer exhibitors incentives to stay in one location for weeks to minimize travel has also played a role in reducing the number of independent horse shows.

Additionally, rising cost and labor issues are driving some riding stables out of business and reducing the venues for horse shows.

The loss of equestrian competition in Northeast Ohio threatens its unique heritage that once hosted polo matches, horse racing, fox hunting, carriage driving and horse shows of every discipline.

A local equestrian explained the importance of these Heritage Horse Shows and the Chagrin Hunter Jumper Classic. Cindy Foster — a long-time Chagrin Hunter Jumper

Classic Board member and owner of Cindy Foster Equestrian, a comprehensive hunter jumper show facility in Newbury Township — is concerned about the erosion of area horse show venues.

“I have been in the business for 35 years. I grew up in Gates Mills where horses were a family tradition, riding with industry icon Howard Lewis,” she said recently.

After graduating from college, she began her professional career in New York as a horse show manager and gained valuable experience with top horsemen around the country before returning to Hunting Valley to start her own business.

In 2002, she purchased her own facility on Sperry Road.

“There’s been a long history of horsemanship in this area that needs to continue. The history of show jumping in North American started here. How fortunate we have been to have those memories happen in our own backyard,” Foster said. “Competition promotes a higher level of horses and riders, and having horse shows in this area is a major advantage since not all riders are able to travel outside the area to other reputable horse shows.”

An updated Chagrin Hunter Jumper Classic website, ChagrinHunterJumperClassic. org, includes details of the 2023 event, as well as photos and video of the Chagrin Valley Farms venue. Another section shares articles from The Chronicle of the Horse on the state of the national horse show industry and offers a glimpse into why independent Heritage Horse Shows like the Chagrin Hunter Jumper Classic, the Devon Horse Show, Warrenton Horse Show and others are fighting to stay in business.

Betty Weibel is a lifelong equestrian with a successful career as a journalist and public relations professional. The former newspaper reporter published her first nonfiction book with The History Press in 2014, The Cleveland Grand Prix: An American Show Jumping First.

Hunter Jumper Classic Begins July 7

Area horse lovers are often excited to attend the annual Chagrin Hunter Jumper Classic, where equine athletes and their human partners display their spectacular talents for more than a week.

This year, Chagrin Valley Farms, at 9250 East Washington Street in Bainbridge Township, will be hosting the event beginning July 7 with the $1,500 1.10-meter jumper classic and ending July 16 with the $7,500 U.S. Hunter Jumper Association national hunter derby, according to event organizers.

Opening weekend will also include hunter classics and $500 hunter derbies with many local riders competing in the classes.

Highlights during the national A-rated week from July 13-16 will include the 1.2-meter jumper classic with a purse of $9,999 and the Sarah Allison Steffee Sportsmanship award presentation, according to event organizers.

The classic will continue its tradition of hosting the Riders with Disabilities Horse Show in partnership with Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center — two miles from Chagrin Valley Farms — on July 10.

Admission is free all week. Class and division sponsorships are available. Contact Linda Joseph at 440-488-8777.

Real Estate Transfers

Following

transfers for

ending June 23, 2023, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only.

CHESTER TOWNSHIP

Noreen C. Fitch (TOD), 12966 W. Geauga Trail, to Paul Michael Smith, $336,000. (1.24 acres)

RUSSELL TOWNSHIP

Juanita Doran, Northwood Road, to Sally P. Reed (trustee), $260,550. (8.36 acres)

SOUTH RUSSELL VILLAGE

Ryan and Kristen Scanlon, 5260 Chillicothe Road, to Brandon and Stacey Kimber, $392,000. (1.15 acres)

AUTOS & PARTS

2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee: good running condition, everything works, some rust. 151,000 miles. Make offer. Call 440-729-5269.

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

Burton Ranch Home: 2/BR, 2/Bath, AC, laundry, 2-car attached garage. Less than a mile from Burton square. Private Patio, Vaulted Ceilings. Wonderful private setting surrounded by hundreds of acres of conservation land. No pets/smoking. $1,550/month. Includes snow plowing, lawn, trash. Senior discount. 440-221-0649.

Russell Township. Private beautiful 2-story unit on Route 306 property.1 large bedroom, bath, kitchen, washer/ dryer, garage. $895/month, includes all utilities. Available now. 216-310-8307

COMMERCIAL RENTALS

FOR LEASE: 120x60 arena barn with 6 horse stalls and groomed pastures. $600/month + electric. 440-5647363.

FOR SALE

Guitars: Alvarez acoustic, model 5022, excellent condition, with case; $125. Crestwood acoustic, model A450, good condition, with case; $50. 440-729-3974. Whirlpool washer and electric dryer, GC; $50/OBO. 440-463-0238.

Werner walkboard: aluminum, 16-foot by 1-foot, along with two (2) rung ladder jacks; $250. 440-417-5021. It’s Golf Time! Golf balls: 6 dozen pkg, $25 each pkg, cash only. 216-218-6211. Butternut Rd, Burton Twp.

Bikes: Cannondale Women’s 24-speed, excellent condition, helmet, odometer, other accessories; $200. Electra Townie Women’s 21-speed, good condition, helmet; $100. 440-729-3974.

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

1970 “Cable” spinet/console piano; walnut finish; 58Wx24Dx41.5H; #451257. Some cabinet wear. Needs tuning. Great starter piano. $275. Call 216-3164575.

Banjos: Kay 5-string vintage, with case; $50. Norma 5-string, excellent condition, with case; $100. 440729-3974.

1989 Kubota Lawn Tractor: T1400H, 13.5 gasoline horse power engine, 40” mower, new battery; $500. OBO. 440-543-8118.

Dried Gourds: Various Sizes and Shapes. Finished Birdhouses or Make Your Own Crafts. Nice Gifts. $5-$15. 440-352-6953.

Ford 3000 Tractor: 3 cylinder gas engine. Good condition. Call 440-283-5357.

John Deere 14SB self-propelled lawnmower $140. Lawn Boy 20” push lawnmower $120. Craftman 3.8HP edger 9” blade $70. All work well. 216-570-5573.

GARAGE/ESTATE SALES

Estate Sale: July 7-8, 10a-3p, 8701 Mayfield Rd, #128, Chesterland. Furniture, small appliances, cookware, kitchenware, purses, luggage, linens, much misc. July 6-7, 10a-4p, 8630 Ranch Drive, Chesterland. Toys, tools, Barbie dream house, furniture, and more!

Something for everyone at Refashioned Wardrobe: Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays 10a-4p. 9098 Rt.608

Old State Rd., Chardon. Come check us out!

Estate sale: July 15-16 9a-4p. 13653 Northwood Rd, Novelty. Large collection of perfumes, atomizers. Religious artifacts, statues. Antique furniture. Large crystals, geodes. Women’s clothing from Saks Fifth Avenue

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.

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

REAL ESTATE

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

Lot for sale. Thompson Township. Buildable. 1 acre. Wooded, scenic, quiet side street $15,900. 440-2890708.

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

SERVICES

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

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.

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

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

HELP WANTED

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.

WANTED TO BUY

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

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

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. Level/Transit 440-223-9471.

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.

White French Duclair ducklings. Rare multi-purpose breed. $15.00 ea. Call: 440-283-5357.

MISCELLANEOUS

FREE alert: Good grief, now there are synthetic opioids! No one knows what’s in them! Deadly…

Classifieds 440-729-7667 20 words for $12 Deadline: Friday at Noon

WORK WANTED

Private caregiver, will come to your home. Experienced and references available. Call 440-313-1804.

Vintage jewelry. CASH ONLY.