Chesterland News 6-07-2023

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Flat Five-Year Forecast Projected for West G

By BRian DoeRing BRian@kaRlovecmeDia com

West Geauga Schools’ revenue is projected to stay flat over the next five years while expenditures continue to climb by 4% to 5%, said Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer Karen Pavlat May 22.

Pavlat presented an update of the district’s five-year forecast originally unveiled back in November to West Geauga Schools Board of Education members.

“Total revenue is expected to grow by less than 1% over the next five years. We don’t see any additional growth,” Pavlat said. “We are seeing a 4% to 5% increase, particularly in supplies. We did have a shortfall in the public utilities tax — we’ve talked about that before — a $1.3 million shortfall for this year, but we will collect that again next year so that is not going to affect us from a cash flow standpoint. It’s just effecting us

in a fiscal year standpoint.”

Public utility collections are down $1.2 million in fiscal year 2023 due to two large public utility delinquencies, according to Pavlat’s forecast.

“We are looking at a deficit. We thought in November we’d be at a break-even, but with that deficit in the public utilities, we will have a deficit spending for this year,” Pavlat said. “Next year, it will look a little bit better than we had anticipated because that money will go over.”

Enhancements for additional security personnel and counseling services, which cost an additional $600,000 annually, will significantly impact the district’s operating budget and cash reserves, potentially expediting previously anticipated levy timing, according to the forecast.

“We are looking at areas where we are going to modify the budget — we are looking at attrition,” Pavlat

Upcoming Public Library Events

SCREENSHOT

Local and state revenue continue to be flat, according to West Geauga Schools Treasurer Karen Pavlat’s five-year forecast presentation May 22.

said. “We’ve put together a game plan over the next two years to try to see what we can do to offset some of that $600,000 additional cost.”

Pavlat said costs associated with security items such as the public address system would not be included.

“This is the operational cost go-

ing forward for personnel,” Pavlat said. Cash balances are projected to be positive through June 30 of 2027, but an operating levy would be needed by year 2027 to maintain financial stability due to deficit spending, she said, adding the $2.4 million emergency levy will also

See Finances • Page 6

Dedication Ceremony at West Geauga Commons

Trustees of the West Geauga Joint Recreation District will pay tribute to three former board officers whose service to the community will long be remembered.

The ceremony will take place June 24, at 1 p.m., at West Geauga Commons, 14070 Chillicothe Road, Russell Township.

Patricia Jasco, who passed away in 2020, was a resident of Chester Township and one of the original board members of the West Geauga Joint Recreational District. Also known as “Miss Pat,” of Miss Pat’s Child Care in Chester Township, she was instrumental in helping to form the governing board and initiate the early stages of development of the West Geauga Commons.

Jasco became board president and her leadership would continue until 2005.

Her efforts helped create a safe place for children and adults to actively pursue sports and recreation in a natural environment. She left a lasting legacy to the community and the families that have used the recre-

ational facilities for the last 36 years. The Pavilion at the Commons will be dedicated to her memory and the service that she provided to so many.

In addition, a memorial garden has been created east of the main soccer field, with park benches, that will be dedicated to Walt Waetjen and Bernie Mandel.

Waetjen took over the president’s role in 2005 after also serving as a board member. He led the board of trustees until the time of his passing in 2019.

Waetjen’s time in office saw continued growth and expansion of the Commons and its facilities. He was a Russell resident and active in the community. He also was involved in coaching before his days on the board.

Waetjen had been retired from Transtar Industries, where he was employed in sales.

Mandel was a board member and served as vice president for many years until the time of his passing in 2022. He provided counsel as an attorney, but he was active over the years in soccer and a tireless advocate in support of all youth sports activities in the West Geauga Schools community.

All are welcome to attend the dedication on June 24 and are encouraged to visit the Commons and see how these three remarkable community residents made a contribution for all to enjoy.

13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 440-729-4250. Registration is required unless otherwise noted. Visit www.GeaugaLibrary.net.

Summer Reading

June 1 – July 31

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

Estate Planning

June 8, 2-3 p.m. • Geauga West

Learn the benefits of estate planning for charitable and religious organizations while avoiding probate, as well as the foundational estate planning tools everyone should have in place.

Cool Creations

June 12, 3-4 p.m.

Make a trendy craft for friends and family.

Book Group

June 13, 6:30 p.m.

Discuss “A Lady’s Guide to Fortune Hunting” by Sophie Irwin. No registration is required.

Horse Tales

June 14, 1-3 p.m. • Offsite

Spend summer in style with help from the library and Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center, 16497 Snyder Road, Bainbridge Township, by practicing reading skills in a fun, non-judgmental environment by reading to a horse on their farm.

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president of the West Geauga Joint Recreational District.

Town Crier

West G 40th Reunion

June 9 and 10

The West Geauga class of 1983 will be holding their 40th class reunion. All details and registration can be found at www. WestG83.com.

Geauga Dems Collect Signatures

June 10 and 11, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The Geauga Democratic Party will be collecting signatures for the reproductive freedom petition at 12420 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township; at Chardon Square by the gazebo; and at the South Russell Medical Building, 5192 Chillicothe Road. Signatures will also be collected in front of county libraries, parks and public spaces. Call 440-273-8200 for information.

FGP Explorers Series

June 10, 10 a.m. to noon

Join Foundation for Geauga Parks for a brook trout outing at Spring Brook State Nature Preserve, Cleveland Museum of Natural History. Geauga Park District biologist Paul Pira along with retired naturalist Dan Best will share the conservation story behind the protection of this natural treasure. Meet in Bass Lake Preserve parking area, 1445 Lakeview Road in Munson TownshipFor information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.

Caveman Crawl

June 11

The Foundation for Geauga Parks presents the 12th annual Caveman Crawl at The West Woods in Russell Township.

The 5K trail run and 1-mile fun walk is a heart-pumping, costume-wearing, all-ages athletic event popular with competitive and casual runners, families and local nature lovers.

Registration begins at 7 a.m. There is a costume contest at 8:30 a.m. The race steps off at 9 a.m.

Call 440-564-1048 with any questions.

Lions Club Meeting

June 13 and 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.

Bloodmobile

American Red Cross needs donors to address a recent drop in donation appointments that could lead to fewer transfusions for patients in the weeks ahead.

Visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800733-2767 to make an appointment.

June 19, St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, 11900 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 12–5 p.m.

June 21, Mayfield Church, 7747 Mayfield Road, Chester Township, 1-6 p.m.

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.

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.” Visit wgkiwanis.org for information and registration.

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.

Community Meetings

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

Chester Township: June 7, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; June 12, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; June 15, 5 p.m., Board of Trustees; June 21, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; June 29, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.

Russell Township: June 15, 6 p.m., Board of Trustees; June 28, 6 p.m., Zoning Commission. All meetings are held at Russell Town Hall, 14890 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.

West Geauga BOE: June 12, 7 p.m., regular meeting; June 26, 7 p.m., regular meeting. All meetings are held at the BOE Community Room, 8615 Cedar Road, unless otherwise noted.

Obituaries

Richard Ronald Tarajcak

Richard Ronald Tarajcak, age 87, passed away May 23, 2023.

He was a 60-year resident of Chester Township and a parishioner of St. Anselm Church for 60 years.

Richard was a tool and die maker. He en joyed boating, working on projects around the house, and spending time outdoors and with his family.

Richard is survived by his loving children, Michael (Winifred), Mark, Mary (David) Trela and Matthew (Carol); grandchildren, Lee, Kendra, Elizabeth, Daniel, Jonathan, Rebecca, Samuel, Seth and Bennett.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara (nee Bennett); and brother John.

Friends were welcomed at Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, on June 2, 2023.

Funeral mass was held at St. Anselm Church, 12969 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, on June 3, 2023.

Carmen A. Renaldy Jr.

Carmen A. Renaldy

Jr., age 94, of Fort Pierce, Fla., passed away May 25, 2023.

Carmen was born on Aug. 31, 1928, in Youngstown, to the late Carmen A. Renaldy Sr. and Lena Morano.

He was preceded in death by twin sisters Rosejane Kaiser and Mary Jane Lowry.

Carmen is survived by his beloved wife, Theresa Renaldy; children, Jeanne Busemeyer (Jack) and Carmen Renaldy III (Del); grandson, Andy; great-grandson Kyo; sister Cecelia Ayres; sister-in-law, Rosemary Kef-

fler; and many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.

After attending Ursuline High School in Youngstown, Carmen attended Youngstown College (now University) for one year before enlisting in the United States Army, where he led the marching band in Denver, Colo.

After the military, he returned to the Dana School of Music, at Youngstown, where he earned his bachelor’s degree. He worked as a choral music teacher at Ursuline High School and the Lowellville school system, and played the organ at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.

Carmen earned his master’s degree in music education at Kent State University in 1961.

He and his family then moved to Chester Township, where he spent the majority of his career as choral music director at West Geauga High School and organist and choir director at St. Anselm’s Catholic Church. Carmen instilled the love of music in countless students over the years.

He was a performer as well, active in the Youngstown Playhouse, the Cleveland Orchestra Chorus and community cable television. He also played keyboard and sang in various musical combos.

Carmen retired from teaching at the age of 55 and moved to Fort Pierce, Fla., in the early 1990s. In Florida, he was a choir member at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Stuart, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Fort Pierce and the St. Lucie Chorale.

In addition to his musical pursuits, Carmen was president of the teachers’ union at West Geauga, a member of the Kiwanis Club and the Beaver Creek community in Munson Township, and president of the Garden Villas Court community at Gator Trace in Fort Pierce, Fla.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date in Youngstown and Chesterland.

Memorial contributions may be made to Music for Young Minds (Venmo: @musicforyoungmindsfoundation)

Memories may be shared at www.YatesFuneralHome.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to Yates Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Port St. Lucie, Fla.

DeJohn Hosts Flag Retirement June 24

DeJohn Funeral Homes & Crematory is hosting its annual Flag Retirement & Remembrance Ceremony at 2 p.m. June 24 at the DeJohn Funeral Homes & Celebrations Center, 12811 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.

DeJohn Funeral Homes plans to honor a military veteran or service man/woman from every military conflict and war since World War II during the ceremony, according to a May 22 press release.

Flags are currently being collected at each DeJohn Funeral Homes location in Chester, Chardon, Willoughby Hills and South Euclid.

“Every year, we consider it necessary to host a flag retirement ceremony because it’s one of the few opportunities that we, together as a nation, can acknowledge our past and current servicemen and women,” Ross DeJohn Jr., chief executive officer and U.S. Army veteran, stated in the release. “What many don’t know is that retiring a flag is a way for families and friends to get closure after losing a veteran, and we are honored to assist them in that healing.”

The ceremony also will include the color guard, as presented by Chardon VFW 6519; a gun salute, as presented by Willoughby Hills VFW 4358; and a taps performance. In addition, there will be special participation from Munson Boy Scout Troop 91 and local Girl Scout Troops.

DeJohn Funeral Homes once again will have helpful resources and tools for veterans available at the ceremony.

Campus Chatter

Victoria (Grabinski) Lenihan, West Geauga High School class of 2015, received her Doctor of Medicine degree from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, and was also awarded the Novey Prize in Psychological Medicine for outstanding achievement. She will do her residency in psychiatry at Johns Hopkins as well.

Hannah Taylor, of Russell Township, graduated magna cum laude from Ohio Wesleyan University with a bachelor of arts in English (literature) and pre-law with a minor in history and religion. She was also named to the spring semester’s dean’s list.

Julia Frank and Stephen Javorek, both of Chester Township; and Riley Elliott, of Russell Township, are recent graduates of Hiram 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.

Guests are welcome to stay after ceremony for a hotdog picnic sponsored by Chester Township fire and police departments, and the Sweet family’s iScream Truck, sponsored by David Spotts.

Families are welcome to bring a worn flag to retire in honor of a loved one. Other collected flags will be cremated at the on-site crematory of the DeJohn-Flynn-Mylott Funeral Home in Willoughby Hills.

This ceremony is free for all to attend, but registration is required at www.dejohnfuneral. com/flag-retirement, or by calling 440-516-5555.

Those who do not have a flag to retire, but want to attend the ceremony are asked to complete the form at the link with their first and last name and email address.

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Geauga Park District

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

Be An Agent Of Discovery

Embark on a new learning experience using Geauga Park District’s new location-based game, Agents of Discovery, featuring new “missions” to accept each month at The West Woods. Just bring a smart device to the park, open the free Agents of Discovery app while standing in front of the nature center, and search available missions to play.

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need to be renewed prior to 2027.

“All of these things are coming together. We’ve talked in the finance committee (about) exactly how we want to manage this going forward,” Pavlat said. “We will come up with a plan this summer to present to the board as we update the next forecast. Some of that depends if we have a bond project or not.”

Levies would need to be renewed as they come due in the future when it comes to longterm planning for sixth-through-12th-grade campus facilities and operating deficits would impact the type of renewal levy, according to Pavlat’s forecast.

“That is something that I know the board is working on, but we are going to have to decide,” Pavlat said. “We can do different types of renewals — we can do a substitute levy — but there is something we have to do and we

Participants will not only explore the park and learn about its wild inhabitants, but they’ll be rewarded in prizes when they show their finish screen at the nature center front desk. Anyone with a mobile device can play, and the app is free. Play solo or together with friends and family. Remember, each month brings a new mission to the park, so make sure to come back monthly during all four seasons to play them all.

For a QR code to download the free app and to learn each month’s reward, visit the district website.

have to talk about the timing of the levy.”

State funding is still uncertain for fiscal years 2024 and 2025 with the Fair School Funding Plan not being codified beyond 2023, according to the forecast.

Pavlat said 92% of the district’s Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund has been used to support learning, summer programming and additional tutoring services.

“Kids have caught up, not all kids, but the majority have caught up. Those services have been normalized,” Pavlat said.

She said the district will closely monitor revenue and expenditures, especially as it pertains to security costs.

“I know we are doing that every day, but it will be even more hawkish as we go along,” she said. “We can’t fund the security costs if they are not sustainable. It doesn’t do us any good to have a one-year cut. We have to be able to sustain this because we are going to have that security in place going forward. We need to plan for that.”

West Geauga Schools

State Power of the Pen

West Geauga Middle School seventh-grad ers Gabby Ohlsen and Janna Winningham ad vanced to the state Power of the Pen compe tition.

Approximately 2,500 students participat ed in the district level tournament, which was narrowed down to 1,200 students who moved onto the regional tournament. Finally, only 500 writers qualified for the state tour nament. Of the 500 students, only 50 sev enth-graders moved onto the fourth round. Of the 50 writers, only the top 12 are rec ognized. Winningham came in seventh place in Ohio as a top writer for Power of the Pen 2023. Thank you to teacher Lisa Zimmer for her leadership and support.

Westwood Elementary News

Westwood Elementary School recently completed an exciting week full of activities for all students.

The second-grade class presented their “Wax Museum” projects to the first-graders. The project involved researching a famous, influential person; designing a timeline of their life; writing a presentation; and dressing up to resemble the person. Students did an excellent job on their presentations.

The first-grade class hosted “Ask the Expert.” Students researched an animal and then designed its habitat, created a display board and prepared a presentation. They shared their knowledge with classmates and invited family and friends to Westwood to

take part in the event.

Kindergartners received a special visit from students of the West Geauga High School Marching Band, along with Band Director Jason Branch. Band members shared a little bit about their instruments with the kindergartners and played some great music outside in the Westwood pavilion. Students were engaged and excited to learn more about future opportunities available to them in the West Geauga music program. Finally, to complete the week, Westwood students had a surprise visit from Jungle Terry, along with his reptile and animal friends. The all school assembly was educational and of course highly entertaining.

Real Estate Transfers

JTL, $191,000. (0.77 acres)

Carol A. McCarthy (TOD), 11734 Lyman Road, to Lorie L. and Thomas A. Randolph, $220,000. (1.03 acres)

John J. Daley, Kim Drive, to Stephan D. and Gina R. Ault, $300,000. (1.83 acres)

CHESTER TOWNSHIP

Edward C. and Deborah L. Downey, 8062 Mulberry Road, to 30West Logistics LLC, $339,000. (8.07 acres)

Jason R. and Catherine A. Gintert, 11535 Blackberry Lane, to Molly Helton and Charles Barnes, $525,000. (5.26 acres)

Phyllis Adrienne Olmstead (co-trustee), 12273 Norton Drive, to Kira A. Kogovsek, $150,000. (1.02 acres)

Frank L. and Mary Lou Fende, 12586 Woodside Drive, to Dylan F. and Amanda M. Kollmorgen, $225,000. (1.00 acres)

Jonathan and Lisa Reider, 12029 Sperry Road, to Sean T. and Amanda L. O’Brien, $399,900. (5.00 acres)

Di Lillo Inc., 12676 Opalocka Drive, to

Raymond E. Canale (TOD), 11735 Lyman Road, to Michael A. and Jennifer L. Tudini, $245,000. (1.03 acres)

RUSSELL TOWNSHIP

Zufhair A. Hadi and Zainab M. Jamaldin, Retriever Run (s/l 8), to Somil and Kompal Gupta, $255,000. (5.08 acres)

Kenneth C. Stasiak, 15270 Fedeli Lane, to Christopher Slabe (trustee), $1,425,000. (5.65 acres)

Stephen G. and Deborah A. Klug, 7345 Calley Lane, to Julie C. and Anthony T. Musarra (co-trustees), $2,184,500. (5.01 acres)

Kenneth M. and Dana L. Armstrong, 15175 S. Deep Wood Lane, to Susan K. Weiler (trustee), $530,000. (1.70 acres)

SUBMITTED

Second-grader Blake shares his “Wax Museum” project on Albert Einstein.

AUTOS & PARTS

$Looking to Buy a Muscle Car$ Call 440-832-1465.

FOR RENT

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.

CHESTERLAND: 3-bedroom ranch, 2.5 car garage, family room, fireplace, laundry room, central air, gas heat, West Geauga schools. No pets. Available July 1, showing in May. After 6pm call 440-465-2340. $1,500/mo.

COMMERCIAL RENTALS

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

FOR SALE

Fresh Duck Eggs. 440-313-3718.

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

Brown couch w/matching love-seat $275 for both. Tan recliner $50. Grandfather clock $250. 440-313-1804. WeatherTech front mats: 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee. VG condition. $50. 440-537-5304.

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.

Rhubarb for sale: sold by the bunch, in Burton, approximately $5 a bundle. Call 440-834-1177.

Lawn Tractors: Cub Cadet 1100, fair condition; $150. Craftsman 15HPOHV w/catcher, good condition; $350. Call 440-474-9605.

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

‘89 18-ft Starcraft Sportfisher: 60-HP, Mercury electric trolling motor, Hummingbird 898C, Bimini top, cover, trailer painted, VGC $4,000. 440-759-1221, leave message.

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

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

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

Free Firewood: Chesterland area. You haul it, You spit it. After 7pm, 440-729-3715.

Antique tinsmithing tools; Spinning wheel; Yarn winder; Treadle sewing machine; Victrola-oak floor model; TRF radio; Typewriter; Hand-crank Table-top Organ. 440-5335292, leave message.

GARAGE/ESTATE SALES

Weekly Sales: Thursdays/Fridays/Saturdays 10a-4p.

Grand Opening with light refreshments! Something for everyone: Men’s & Women’s low-priced clothing, shoes, purses, fragrances, jewelry, perennials, trees, seeds, collectibles. 9098 Rt.608 Old State Rd., Chardon.

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!

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

Two Family Sale: Jun 8-10, 9a-4p. 304/306 South Street (Rt 44), Chardon. Baby & toddler, children’s books, sporting & recreational, household, yard & garden, furniture, dog & cat items, LP records and much miscellaneous.

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: Someone to do weed-eating, weekly, summer thru fall, Chardon area. Good pay. Call 440-226-6053.

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

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

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

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. 440-289-0708.

SERVICES

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

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, 440813-4272. No answer, leave message.

WANTED TO BUY

Will pay cash for sports cards & collectibles. Entire collections or individual cards. Organized or unorganized. Call or text Rich at 440-552-0691.

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.

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

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words for $12 Deadline: Friday at Noon