Cardinal Schools Joining Northeastern Athletic Conference in Fall 2025
By AlAn KornspAn sports@KArlovecmediA com
The Cardinal Huskies will be joining the Northeastern Athletic Conference (NAC) at the start of the 2025-26 school year.
Cardinal will become the third school in the recent past to leave the Chagrin Valley Conference (CVC) and move into the NAC.
Fairport Harbor joined the NAC in the fall of 2020, and the Grand Valley Mustangs will begin NAC
play this fall.
With the addition of Cardinal in the fall of 2025, the NAC will have 13 teams: Badger, Bristol, Bloomfield, Cardinal, Chalker, Fairport Harbor, Grand Valley, Lordstown, Mathews, Maplewood, Pymatuning Valley, Saint John and Windham.
Cardinal Athletic Director Jimmy Soltis explained the main reason Cardinal decided to join the Northeast Athletic Conference (NAC): enrollment has been trending down for the past decade.
“The NAC just provides a better fit with the size school we are, the sports we offer, (and) the competitiveness,” Soltis said. “The NAC provides a lot for us, and I think our kids are going to benefit a lot from it. … I think it is the right thing to do for them.”
Although Cardinal will move to the NAC from the CVC, Soltis emphasized that Cardinal teams will still compete against teams from the CVC. Specifically, Cardinal teams will face NAC opponents twice per
season and CVC rivals only once.
“Right now we play everybody in our CVC division twice, and I play all the NAC schools once, for the most part in all of our team sports,” Soltis said. “It's just going to flip — we'll play all the NAC schools twice.
“Our non-conference will be the six to eight CVC schools that we routinely play.”
That means Cardinal will continue to play Berkshire, even though
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Lot Consolidation Could Lead to Warehouse Construction
Contamination near Proposed Housing Concerns Official
Middlefield Village Planning and Zoning Commission members voted on two potential projects in the southeast sector of the village during their June 11 meeting.
Zoning Inspector John Boksansky reported Bonner Ohio Properties LTD has proposed consolidating two properties to create one 44-acre parcel near the intersection of East High Street and Madison
The Geauga County Tax Map Department approved the consoli-
dation, but the village engineer has not signed off on it, yet, Boksansky said.
“It’s a rather large parcel next to (Geauga Concrete),” he said, adding the next concerns revolve around access using the private Industry Drive off Madison or creating a curb cut onto East High.
Mayor Ben Garlich said a warehouse exceeding 750,000 square feet is being planned to accommodate product storage at Diversified Plastics Inc., formerly Dillen Properties LTD, at 16455 East High Street.
“It’s a very large conglomerate. (The warehouse) guarantees the business will be here for a long time,” he said, adding the facility would employ more than 100 work-
ers. The commission voted in favor of the lot consolidation if the village engineer approves it.
Developers of the proposed Smallwood subdivision requested an easement from the village for two retention basins, one on either end of the 24-home, cul-de-sac off South State Avenue.
Commission member Jim Linberg noted the residential development would be adjacent to The Middlefield Industrial Complex operated by Third Dimension Inc., which is a super fund site, making the parcel to the north questionable for residential development.
A pump-and-treat program has been processing the contaminated groundwater there.
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Middlefield Village
Community Meetings
Listed are public meetings and executive sessions in Huntsburg, Middlefield and Parkman townships, the Village of Middlefield and Cardinal Schools for the month of June. (Please note: These meeting notices are NOT legal notices.)
Huntsburg Township: July 2, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees; July 16, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings held at the Town Hall, 16534 Mayfield Road.
Middlefield Township: July 8, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at Township Office, 15228 Madison Road, unless otherwise noted.
Middlefield Village: July 9, 5:30 p.m. –
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they will be in different conferences.
“We’ll never leave Berkshire, we'll play them in everything,” Soltis said. “We obviously have a great relationship with them. Instead of trying to play them Week 10 in football, we might play them in Week 1.”
It is not uncommon for membership in area conferences to change over time.
In fact, before the CVC began in 1964, many high schools in Northeast Ohio were members of the Geauga County League and the Cuyahoga County League.
Streets, Sidewalks & Utilities Committee, 6 p.m. – Planning Commission; July 11, 5:30 p.m. – Recreation, 6 p.m. – Finance & Ordinance, 6:30 p.m. – Safety, 7 p.m. – Village Council. All meetings are at the Municipal Center, 14860 N. State Ave.
Parkman Township: July 2, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees; July 16, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, unless otherwise noted.
Cardinal BOE: June 26, 6:30 p.m., work session; July 10, 6:30 p.m., regular meeting; July 24, 6:30 p.m., work session. All meetings held at BOE Office, 15982 E. High St., Middlefield, unless otherwise indicated.
When the CVC began in 1964, charter members of the conference were Chagrin Falls, Kenston and West Geauga, as well as Orange, Solon, and Twinsburg.
At the same time that the CVC started, Cardinal was a member of the Great Lakes Conference, which also included Burton, Grand Valley, Kirtland, Ledgemont, Newbury and Pymatuning Valley.
In 1968, Cardinal joined the East Suburban Conference and was a member of that league until 1996, when it joined the CVC.
In response to Cardinal deciding to join the NAC, CVC Commissioner Don Lewis said Cardinal had been in the conference for many years and is an excellent member.
Geauga Park District
For more information and registration, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Fish Stocking
Geauga Park District is stocking waterways at five parks this spring: Claridon Woodland’s Lower Pineside Pond (largemouth bass and bluegill); Swine Creek Reservation’s Killdeer and Lodge ponds (largemouth bass and bluegill); Walter C. Best Wildlife Preserve’s Best Lake (yellow perch); and Orchard Hills Parks’ Pond (largemouth bass and bluegill).
Stocking notifications are posted on the
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Originally known as the Geauga Company, the site was occupied by Carlisle Engineered Products when the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency first became aware of the contamination more than 20 years ago.
TDI has maintained the clean-up operation of chemicals tetrachloroethylene, dichloroethane and trichloroethylene found contaminating the property by the USEPA in the 1980s and 1990s, according to “While the EPA Slept,” by Sarah Fenske, published in The Cleveland Scene in 2001.
The pump-and-treat program has been processing the contaminated groundwater since 2002, according to the Ohio EPA. The process was expected to take about 50 years to clear all the contaminants from the water and make it potable.
In 2021, TDI started a bio remediation process where certain chemicals are injected into the site to supercharge bacteria that will break down the contaminants into methane gas, according to previous reporting.
Linberg said he believes when the trees are taken down and basements are dug for the single-family homes north of the TDI site, the contamination could become a problem.
He also said children living in the development might trespass on the TDI property and be affected by any residual contamination.
“I don’t think that’s related to the de-
park district’s Facebook and Twitter accounts.
Families are welcome to catch and take fish from waterways in 12 park district parks as long as they have a current Ohio fishing license in accordance with state regulations. Fishing locations and their inhabiting species, as well as any upcoming fishing programs, can be found on the park district’s website.
To aide in stocking procedures in years to come, please email any pictures of fish caught in Geauga Park District with location and size of fish to park biologist Paul Pira at ppira@geaugaparkdistrict.org.
velopment of a separate site,” said village solicitor Luke McConville. “We can get information from the EPA on the status of the cleanup. It’s not going to affect their drinking water – it’s not the source of (the development’s) drinking water.”
The village water system is supplied by wells north of the village.
“TDI just put in a big addition. They would know if there was a problem,” said commission Chairman Scott Klein.
“I don’t think they have the same concerns,” Linberg added. “It’s still listed as a super fund site.”
McConville said the owners of the Smallwood property have a right to market their property.
“There is no evidence the Smallwood site is a contaminated site,” he said.
Linberg said a current status of the ground under the development site should be required and noted there are underground springs in the area causing water to bubble up in his own yard to the south of the proposed development.
“We ought to mandate it be tested before we start tearing up trees and digging basements,” he said.
Garlich said the TDI site is being remediated at great expense to the owners.
Commission member Dave Dietrich noted the issue of a stormwater easement for the stormwater retention basins was the matter before the commission.
Linberg cast the single “no” vote and the easement was approved.
Explore Geauga County streams and learn about their water chemistry and biology this summer by joining the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District’s Millennium Youth Conservationists team. In collaboration with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Scenic Rivers Program, participants use kick seines, sediment sticks, water chemistry test kits and more to analyze the health of area streams and rivers while collecting official stream data. All ages are welcome. Join for one outing or all. MYC is free and runs twice a month.
For more information, contact Colleen Sharp with the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District at 440-834-1122 ext. 1766 or csharp@geauga.oh.go.
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Rummage and Trunk Sale
June 29, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Huntsburg Congregational Church is hosting a rummage and trunk sale. For information or to reserve a trunk space, contact Lynnette at 440-477-2822.
Family Health & Safety Day
June 29, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Join University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center for a family-friendly community event to celebrate wellness with free health screenings, educational activities and demonstrations.
The event includes both walk-up and preregistered health screenings at the medical center located at 13207 Ravenna Road, Claridon Township.
For information or to register for screenings, call 440-901-6169.
Saturday in the Country
June 29, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Burton Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring Saturday in the Country: Burton Uncorked at the Burton Log Cabin. Enjoy a day of line dancing, wine tasting from six wineries, craft vendors and food. The chamber is hosting events with a different theme the last Saturday of every month through September.
Geauga Skywatchers Club
July 1, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Join Geauga Skywatchers Club for Solar System 101 at the Burton Library. To register, visit www.burtonlibrary.org.
Holiday Polka Party
July 4, 1-7 p.m.
A Fourth of July polka dance party will be held at SNPJ Farm, 10946 Heath Road, Kirtland. Enjoy ethnic food and live music featuring the orchestras of Klancnik & Friends and Frank Stanger. Open to the public. For information, call 330-318-3004.
FGP Explorers Series
July 6, 10 a.m. to noon
Join Foundation for Geauga Parks on a two-mile hike to explore Nero Nature Preserve, 12150 Bean Road in Chardon.
For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.
Yoder Brothers Reverse Raffle
July 12, 6-11 p.m.
The fifth annual Yoder Brothers Memorial Scholarship Foundation Reverse Raffle will be held at the EOUV, 8636 Pekin Road, Russell Township. The event features a reverse raffle with a $5,000 grand prize, silent auction and fishbowl raffle
Tickets are $80 per person and include dinner, an open bar, entertainment and a reverse raffle number.
For tickets, call 440-812-5992 or visit Eventbrite at https://shorturl.at/szNps.
Maple Splash Festival
July 13, 2-9 p.m.
The drawing for the Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield’s Maple Splash Raffle will be held at the Maple Splash Festival at Century Village in Burton. Admission is free. There are over $100,000 in prizes including the grand prize of a 2023 Chevy Silverado. The event also includes a 50/50 raffle, live music, food trucks, hot air balloon rides, a clown and balloon artist, games and prizes.
Visit www.maplesplashraffle.com for rules, a full list of prizes and to see a list of local retailers selling tickets.
Travel With Parkman 55+
Aug. 1, 9 a.m.
Register by July 1 to travel with Parkman 55+ Club on a senior bus trip to see the play “Ruth” at the Ohio Star Theater, 1387 Old Route 39 in Sugarcreek. A remarkable story of second chances follows the journey of an ordinary woman whose faith in God ignites a chain of events that changes the course of history.
Bus will leave Parkman Community House at 9 a.m. The day includes transportation, show and lunch at Dutch Valley restaurant. Call 330-326-3083 or 440-554-9201 for more information.
Back in Time Power Show
Aug. 3 and 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Step back in time to view all types of historic equipment at Century Village Museum, 14653 E. Park St. in Burton. The event includes daily parades, threshing, food, vendors, historic homes and live demonstrations. Those interested in displaying equipment may contact the museum at 440-834-1492. There is no entry fee for participants.
Help for Mental Illness
NAMI Geauga offers mental health support groups and classes for families and persons affected by mental illness. There is no charge to participants. All offerings are 100% peer led and meet in person or on Zoom.
Check out NAMI’s calendar online for the latest listings: www.namigeauga.org.
Life Recovery 12 Step Meeting
Fridays, 6:30-8 p.m.
The open group for men and women meets weekly at Horizons Christian Assembly, 14920 White Road in Middlefield. It welcomes anyone struggling with grief, alcoholism, addiction, depression, co-dependency or any other habit that lessens the quality of life. The group offers support, encouragement, fellowship and discipleship.
Learn more at www.Horizons4you.com/ LifeRecovery.
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Faith Matters A Creative Work of Art
Flowers brighten my day. The variation of colors and unique shape of each bloom is a work of art and a thing of beauty.
I am now enjoying hibiscus flowers, daylilies, snap dragons, petunias, roses and a long list of horticultural delights. Some flowers include a fragrance that should not be missed. Lily of the valley, peonies, lilac blooms or jasmine flowers — worn in the hair of South Indian Tamil women — are all a delight to our sense of smell. I have so many flowers in the ground and in hanging baskets it takes me significant time each day to keep them all watered. It was a relief and a blessing to get over an inch of rain recently, after a long dry spell.
I sometimes think of my mother as I wander around the yard pick ing off the dead flower heads to keep them looking nice. She used to meander around the property where I grew up, with a cup of coffee in her hand, gazing at her perennial flower beds. Obviously, her love of flowers rubbed off on me.
her arbitrary and whimsical power at work. I much prefer to speak of God’s creation. Our heavenly Father is a master artist and creative design specialist who has placed us in a world with His handiwork on display.
The Bible says, “the heavens declare the glory of God and the skies display His craftsmanship.” It also teaches us that through everything God made, we can perceive His eternal power, invisible attributes and divine nature. In other words, we should be able to connect the dots between the Artist and His beautiful works of art.
By Roger Kruse
Of course, nothing comes easy. Flowers in the ground need weeding and sometimes sprayed to overcome disease or combat bugs. I hate to think of the Japanese beetles that will surely invade sometime soon. They love to spoil the beauty of a pristine blossom.
Many people talk about Mother Nature, some impersonal guiding source of all things created. The weather is also attributed to
After all, if we see a crafted piece of furniture, a painting or some other expression of art, we know someone has made it. If we really like it, we may want to know something about the artist or person behind the work. I have a painting of Jesus calming the storm on Lake Galilee. He is standing up in a fishing boat with his arms extended. His disciples show amazement and awe of what had just taken place. He spoke peace to the violent and dangerous storm that had threatened to sink their boat. I like the painting so much I wrote an email to the artist commending him. As a result, he sent me a signed print of his painting.
When you see a beautiful sunrise or sunset, it is a joy to know who to thank. Our Creator is a lover of beauty and treats us to His creative display of artwork day after day. When we look through the eyes of faith, we recognize that God did it. Such beauty is not merely a random occurrence or the result of impersonal forces.
God loves us and created this world for us to enjoy. He delights to put on a show of beauty because He is an exquisite artist who likes to share His artwork.
Faith opens our eyes to the wonderful works of God all around us. When “we stop and smell the roses,” we discover joy and gratitude for every gift of life.
Roger Kruse is an avid gardener and tender of flowers and trees. It is his delight to acknowledge the beauty of God’s creation on display.
Independence Day Events
Village of Middlefield
July 3
Village of Middlefield is hosting fireworks at Yoder Brothers Park located at the corner of North Thompson Avenue and Almeda Drive.
Use the address 16060 Almeda, Middlefield for directions. Rain date is July 5.
Veterans Appreciation Day
July 6, 6-11 p.m.
Join for a show of appreciation for veterans at the Geauga County Fairgrounds in Burton. Sponsored by Atwood-Mauck American Legion Post 459, fireworks will go off at dusk. Rain date is July 7.
Volunteers Needed to Deliver Meals
The Geauga County Department on Aging is in need of Home Delivered Meal drivers for the Middlefield and Burton meal routes. The meal routes start at the Middlefield Senior Center, 15820 Ridgewood Road in Middlefield. The Home Delivered Meal program delivers warm, nutritious lunches from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday through Friday, to homebound senior citizens in the community.
The department on aging is looking for area agencies, organizations, church groups and individuals 18 years old or older, with a valid driver’s license, who are interested in volunteering for the program. Training includes filing department on aging Home Delivered Meal volunteer paperwork and a short orientation about the program. To sign up or for any questions, contact Nathan Gorton at 440-279-2138.
Seniors
Aluminum Ramps Needed
The Geauga County Department on Aging’s Home Safety Program is in need of preowned aluminum wheelchair ramps for local seniors.
Some local citizens have had aluminum ramps installed at their homes and no longer need them. The Geauga County Department on Aging’s Home Safety program receives constant calls from seniors who need ramps installed at their homes.
The Home Safety Program cannot keep
up with the number of ramps needed because new ramps are costly, and Medicare does not pay for these adaptations.
Anyone who has an aluminum ramp that he or she would like to have removed and donated to help a local senior may call the Geauga County Department on Aging at 440279-2135.
If anyone has an aluminum ramp available for removal and donation to assist a local senior, contact the Geauga County Department on Aging at 440-279-2135.
East Geauga Kiwanis Club Honors Students with Awards Banquet
East Geauga Kiwanis Club held its annual awards banquet on June 11 to recog -
Following is a list of area real estate transfers for the weeks of June 10 and June 17, 2024, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only.
HUNTSBURG TOWNSHIP
Huntsburg Holdings LLC, 17340 Huntley Road, to Jacob A. Raico and Angelina M. Keglovic, $372,500. (10.00 acres)
from Berkshire High School and Rachael Zu rick from Cardinal High School. Emma Gees ling received the Cardinal Key Club Award and Mason Mendolera received the Richard A. Moss Service Award.
Outstanding Freshmen are Charlotte Townsend and Paden Brent from Berkshire High School, and J. Hartman and D. Turon from Cardinal High School.
Real Estate Transfers
MIDDLEFIELD TOWNSHIP
Jacob J. and Martha Gingerich, 16175 Madison Road, to David D. Gingerich and Rebecca D. Byler, $354,000. (2.12 acres)
Pinehill Properties Ltd., Lake Avenue, 15741 Grove St., 14755 Hillcrest Ave. and 14777 Hillcrest Ave., to Parkside Apts. Ltd., $1,450,000. (1.91 acres)
Brian Czuchra and Michael Czuchra, 15117 Woodsong Drive, to Nicholas and Amber DiVita, $330,000. (0.20 acres)
Daniel A. and Linda L. Workman (trustees), 15125 Woodsong Drive, to Marcia Pleva, $379,000. (0.20 acres)
Tracy A. and Bonnie L. Jemison (trust-
ees), 15961 Johnson St., to Garrett P. Gable, $99,000. (0.22 acres)
NVR Inc., 15231 Timber Ridge, to Mary E. Krage, $390,200. (0.21 acres)
PARKMAN TOWNSHIP
Billy B. Jr. and Malinda Mullet, 16020 Soltis Road, to Jacob R. and Ellen E. Schlabach, $99,000. (6.49 acres)
The State of Ohio, 18186 Tavern Road, to Board of Township Trustees of Parkman Township Ohio, $0.00 (2.00 acres)
Geauga Public Library
MIDDLEFIELD BRANCH
16167 East High St., Middlefield, 440-6321961. Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net.
DIY Moss Terrarium
July 8, 4-4:45 p.m.
Teens in grades 6-12 will capture the beauty of nature in a moss terrarium.
Book Group
July 11, 5:30 p.m.
Discuss “Starling House” by Alix E. Harrow.
Family Night at the Drive-In
July 14 • Offsite
Pack the family, friends, lawn chairs, blankets and more in the car for an evening of family fun with everyone’s favorite librarians at the Mayfield Road Drive-In Theater in Chardon to watch “Despicable Me 4,” jump in a bouncy house, explore a fire truck and medical helicopter and more. Purchase tickets at FunFlick.com/mayfield/.
Marriage License Clinic
The Geauga County Probate Court will be accepting and processing marriage license applications and issuing marriage licenses at the Middlefield Village Municipal Center in council chambers on the following dates and times:
• July 10, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• July 23, 3-5:30 p.m.
Cost is $74, cash only. No personal checks or credit cards accepted. For more information on the application procedure and a list of required documents to bring, call 440-226-4446.
Rachael Zurick is a recipient of an East Geauga Kiwanis Club scholarship.
The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Middlefield Village Police Department, June 7-20, 2024.
CITIZEN ASSIST
June 8
11:56 p.m., East High Street. Caller would like to speak to an officer about things that have been happening at apartment building. Caller has heard there are drugs in many apartments. Caller advised she has had an issue with the apartment complex raising her rent. Caller did not mention information on drug use. Advice given to caller regarding her rent cost.
FRAUD
June 13
4:13 p.m., Cottonwood Place. Caller sent someone money to buy an accordion. Now asking for more money.
INDECENT EXPOSURE
June 12
5:32 p.m., Kinsman Road. Male lives in a van
AUTOS & PARTS
Ford F-150 ext cab truck: manual 5-speed, alum cap, new bed, 2006, 150,000 miles, $4,500. 440-364-5098.
FOR RENT
Office Space in Chardon: second floor, Main Street, approx. 535 square feet. $600/month, includes HVAC and water. Call 440-285-2247.
FOR SALE
Antique spinning wheel. Yarn winder. Treadle sewing machine. Royal typewriter. TRF radio. Victrola oak floor model hand crank. Paper roll table-top organ. 440-533-5292. Howard Rototiller: 42” wide, for compact tractor. Cat 1 three-point hitch. $1,800. 440-487-2955.
VEVOR Demolition Jack Hammer 3600W Jack Hammer Concrete Breaker 1800 BPM Heavy Duty Electric Jack Hammer 6pcs Chisels Bit w/Gloves & 360°Swiveling Front Handle for Trenching, Chipping, Breaking Holes. BRAND NEW, NEVER OPENED. $225. Email ads@karlovecmedia.com and write “Jack Hammer” in subject line.
John Deere Lawn Tractor: Model 314, 14-HP, auto-trans, hydraulic 3-blade 46” cutting deck, w/snow plow and trailer; $1,200/OBO. 440-564-1172. Daylilies: over 450 varieties, $10 to $12 per large clump. Call 440-543-9303 or 440-570-1377. Utility Trailer: 7’x12’, needs work. 440-313-5896. Small stack of lumber: multiple sizes. 2007 Dodge Dakota SLT: 161,000 miles, silver, 6’6” bed w/liner, body some rust-back fender wells. Call for details 440-223-9471. Oak Table: Amish Made in Middlefield, 72x48 + 8 chairs + 4-11inch leaf. Photos available. $800.00/BO. 330-5183355. mmrak422@zoominternet.net
GARAGE/ESTATE SALES
Multi-family sale: Jun 20-22; Jun 27-29, 9a-4p. 16162 East High St., Middlefield. Office cabinets, gun safe, golf cart, motorcycle, antique tools, yard decor, sporting cards, side car, smoker, wood burner, snow blower, riding mower, garage sale stuff and much more!
Second Hand Treasures. A unique shopping place. Something for everyone! Weekly Sales: Thursday, Friday, Saturday. 9a-5p. Many $1 bargains. 9098 Old St Road, Rt.608, Chardon.
July 4-6, 9a-3p, 12804 Rockhaven, Chesterland. Mitre saw, gas fireplace, paper shredder, Aurora AFX car racing set. HO electric train accessories, bike rack, misc. June 28-29, 10a-4p, Yard Sale, 13385 Cedar Acres Dr, Chesterland. Car dollys, misc. garage tools, furniture, housewares, clothing.
Middlefield Police Blotter
on his property. He got out of his van and took a sh!t in a neighbor’s yard by a tree. He went to the neighbor’s tree to defecate. He is constantly exposing himself when he goes to the bathroom. There are children in the area. Caller is upset. Male identified as older and driving a rusty van. Citation issued.
SUSPICIOUS
June 10
2:34 a.m., South Springdale Avenue. Suspicious person in the parking lot of Aldi. Male said he was looking to “dumpster dive.” Officer advised male he could not do that and he said he understood and left.
June 11
8:54 p.m., Woodsong Drive. Yesterday around 6:30 p.m. there were five 20-year-olds on hover boards arguing with the neighbor. They were selling pesticides and bug spray, driving a white KIA. Caller hasn’t seen them today. License plate returns to a vehicle with a suspended registered
owner and a previous call in Chesterland for solicitation for pest control.
June 13
12 p.m., West High Street. Caller is at the bank and states his safety deposit box has been emptied. Waiting outside for officers.
June 18
9:50 p.m., South Springdale Avenue. Caller is wanting to report a male is leaving dolls inside trash bags with a note that said “I’ve blinded 13 children with bleach” with a heart written next to it. Caller advised this started a few months ago. Caller advised he has found 13 dolls and tied up pink underwear or shorts. Caller advised the male has been leaving the trash bags on top of the carts at Aldi’s. Caller has a photo of the male. Officer obtained video from Aldi’s manager and sticky note from incident. If identified they would like the male trespassed.
Classifieds
Multi-Family Sale: Jun 27-29, 9a-4p. Wilders Mobile Home Park. Tow-bar EC $150 at 226 Deer Drive. Rain/ Shine. Don’t miss it!
PETS & ANIMALS
Barn homes needed for semi-feral cats, as their elderly caretaker is being evicted. All cats are being fixed & vaccinated. Rebecca 440-321-2485.
MISCELLANEOUS
FREE fact: NO amount of tax money is worth the pain and problems a marijuana dispensary will bring to your community! Urge your elected officials to prohibit it!
The Marketplace Mall is moving to a new location! The store will have a soft opening this month at the former Rite Aid in Middlefield. For more information, visit www. shopmiddlefield.com
REAL ESTATE
Homes & Land Wanted: any condition or situation! Fast, friendly, local. Serving Geauga and surrounding counties. Text or call Wayne at 330-269-9595.
RENTAL WANTED
Healthy mature senior quiet Christian female seeking Christian woman’s or a married Christian couple’s home to rent a quiet room and private bath in Chardon area. I am waiting for my subsidized senior unit to open within 3 to 9 months or maybe a bit longer. I have good references. No smoking. No pets. 619-709-0069 or g.laurel@icloud.com.
SERVICES
Did you know Karlovec Media Group prints business cards? Prices start at only $30 for 500 (B&W, 1-sided, no bleed). Call 440-729-7667.
Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses, we do most anything. Call between 8a-4p, 440-813-4272. No answer, leave message.
Mullet’s Precision Trim Work LLC: specializing in cabinetry, flooring and any interior moldings. Licensed and insured. Call 440-228-6837 for free estimate.
Taxi Service: 4 passengers only, for cleaning crews, short and long trips. Contact Lisa at 440-708-4835.
Albert’s Complete Tree Service: 45+yrs experience! Competent in all aspects of Arboriculture, Forestry and Land Clearing Also, Firewood, Excavation and Sewer Work. Free Estimates. 440-687-5404.
Top Shelf Construction LLC: Decks, Garages, Trim interior and exterior, Remodeling. Jonathan Fisher, 330-4423995, topshelfconstrunction@yodermail.net.
Caretaker will come to your home and help with laundry, light cleaning, cooking, and personal care. Certified with references. 440-313-1804.
Tree Stump Grinding: no job too big or small! Reasonable rates, 30 years experience. Please call for free estimate 440-376-8733.
THREATENING
June 14
12:39 p.m., Brian Court. Caller feels threatened by neighbor. Caller said neighbor was yelling at him and calling him an a-hole. Caller requested matter simply be documented for now. Caller advised he is not home and does not wish for me to speak with him at this time.
TRAFFIC CRASH
June 9
12:59 p.m., North State Avenue. Caller was pulling into the driveway and three Amish boys hit the side of his truck on scooters. They went south and caller has damage to his vehicle.
TRAFFIC STOP
June 9
7:34 p.m., West High Street. Verbal warning for using an electronic device while operating a vehicle. Driver also had active warrant out of Cuyahoga County, but out of the pickup radius.
WANTED TO BUY
Old fishing tackle wanted: fishing lures (wood or plastic), mouse to bear traps, wooden duck decoys. Call Lee 440-313-8331.
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. Buying all Stanley Bailey planes. Call Karl at 440-812-3392.
Does advertising in the Maple Leaf classified section work?
Here’s what Debbie G. said:
“We do not need to renew the ad. He got many calls and found someone to rent. I, for one, am impressed by how many people look to your papers. Well done!! I will be sure to contact you in the future for anything we need local attention to.”
