New Safety Day Event Takes Off in Middlefield
By rose nemunAitis editor@kArlovecmediA com
Eyes were on the skies Aug. 17 as an Ohio State Highway Patrol helicopter landed in Middlefield to attend a special day in Geauga County.
Ohio Department of Transportation District 12 and Geauga County Safety Communities Coalition held its first Safety Day and Touch-A-Truck event at 14520 Tare Creek Parkway.
“The hope is that the community supports our efforts to spread awareness about safety when driving, biking and walking; and the effects of distracted driving, impaired driving, speeding; and the importance of seatbelt usage and obeying traffic laws,” said event organizer Emily Landis, Geauga Public Health educator and Geauga County Safe Communities Coalition coordinator. “The hope is that we
Income Tax Revenue Down, But Sky isn’t Falling
By Ann WishArt Ann@kArlovecmediA com
Middlefield Village officials reported a slightly dimmer economic scenario than last year during the village council meeting Aug. 8.
But, despite a dip in earned income tax revenue, they said the village is fiscally healthy.
Village Fiscal Officer Nick Giardina said while income tax revenue is down about 9% from 2023, this is not alarming.
“Income tax is definitely slowing down. Withholdings and business profits are definitely lower,” he said, adding, however, wages have increased due to inflation so individual residents, overall, are doing better this year.
“The big thing to consider is the village has lots of expenses going out,” Giardina said.
Drilling a third well to supply a growing residential sector and industry has proven to be a major expense, he said.
However, village Administrator Leslie McCoy said Middlefield will be reimbursed for part of the well cost from a $1.5 million grant.
“We don’t want to paint a pic ture of, ‘The sky is falling!’ It’s just that income tax and profitability in the village is not doing as well as it did during COVID. We need to start being aware of that,” she cautioned.
Compared to the village’s eco nomic situation in 2012, when it had less than $2 million in reserve, the budget shows more than $13 million available.
“We need to start looking at costs to make sure we don’t go backward,” McCoy said. “We are
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DDC Clinic Benefit Auction
Aug. 23
The 24th annual benefit auction for D.D.C. Clinic – Center for Special Needs Children will be held at the Buster Miller Farm located at the intersection of Newcomb and Nash roads in Middlefield. The auction starts at 2 p.m.; a full lunch stand will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Event includes a live and silent auction, basket raffles, baked goods, train rides and other activities for children.
Bid on quilts, furniture, tools, farm supplies, buggies and more, including a 32×48foot building to be built on-site, custom kitchen cabinets and a 16×24-foot timber frame pavilion.
For information, call Eli Miller at 440632-1668.
Geauga PERI Meets
Aug. 28, 11 a.m.
The Geauga County Public Employee Retirees, Inc. (PERI) Chapter 86 will meet at the marina shelter at Punderson State Park, state Route 87, Newbury Township. Guest speaker is Michelle Lewis from the League of Women Voters. Call 440-226-4491 to RSVP.
Master Gardeners at the Fair
Aug. 29 – Sept. 2
Visit the Geauga County Master Gardener Volunteers’ booth display “Connecting to Our Roots” located in building 9 at the south end of the fairgrounds at the Great Geauga County Fair. Theme areas include Out in the Weeds, Gardening Basics, Homesteading Basics, Clean Green Earth, and a children’s fun area. MGVs will be on duty to help answer gardening questions.
Holiday Polka Party
Sept. 2, 12-7 p.m.
A Labor Day polka party will be held at SNPJ Farm, 10946 Heath Road, Kirtland. Enjoy ethnic food and live music featuring the Eddie Rodick Band and Frank Stanger Band. For information, call 330-318-3004.
Dorothy's Porch
Sept. 5 and 6, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Dorothy’s Porch, a free community giveaway of clothing for the family, bedding,
household items, toys and books, will be held at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road in Chardon.
Fall Fish Sale
Sept. 12, 1:30-3:30 p.m.
The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District is taking orders for its annual fall fish sale that will be held on the midway at the Geauga County Fairgrounds. Pond safety kits are also available.
For a list of available fish and to place an order, visit www.geaugaswcd.com.
Order deadline is Sept. 4. All proceeds support the district’s education programs. Questions? Call 440-834-1122.
Get Septic Smart!
Sept. 17, 6-7:30 p.m.
Join the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District and Geauga Public Health for a free SepticSmart program at the Geauga County Public Library Administrative Center, 12701 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon.
Resource professionals with Geauga Public Health will discuss how a home septic system works, how to maintain a home’s sewage treatment system and what to do when it appears to not be working properly.
Registration is required by visiting www. geaugaswcd.com or calling 440-834-1122.
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
Thursdays, 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
Arts and Entertainment
Call For Entries
Burton Public Library is looking for entries for the 2024 Burton Art Show to be held Oct. 8-12 at the Burton Public Library, 14588 W. Park St., Burton.
Entry days are Sept. 26, 9 a.m. to 7:45 p.m.; Sept. 27, 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.; and Sept. 28, 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Artists 16 years and older who live, work or attend school in Geauga, Lake or Portage counties are invited to submit their work.
Judges are Karen Leonard in the art and 3-D art category and Heidi Campany in the photography category. There is a limit of three items per artist.
Entry forms are available at all public libraries and also online at burtonlibrary.org.
For more information, call the library at 440-834-4466.
Faith Matters Flourishing in the Land
As I have added birthdays, my vegetable garden space has gotten progressively smaller. Nevertheless, I still give it a good go.
One tradition I hang on to is the planting of edamame beans. My mother always grew them and they were a favorite for me and my four brothers. We called them “poppy beans” because you boil them in water until they are ready to pop right out of the pod and into your mouth. A little squeeze between your thumbs and fore fingers is all it takes.
I planted three long rows this year. We usually put 25-30 quart bags into the freezer each year. We even brought some with us to Nashville this week to share with my son and family. I always allow several plants to remain in the ground with bean pods intact. As they mature and dry out, they become seeds for next year’s crop.
yard, but I just keep planting more.
When Moses sent 12 spies into the Promised Land of Canaan to check things out, they came back with huge clusters of grapes, pomegranates and figs. Upon their return, they reported that it was indeed a bountiful land, flowing with milk and honey. However, they also spoke of the inhabitants of the land who were powerful and living in large, fortified towns. In addition, they saw giants living there who made them feel like grasshoppers. As a result, 10 of the spies asserted that it was impossible to defeat such a formidable foe. They insisted that no such attempt be made.
By Roger Kruse
Growing things is a passion of mine. I came by it honestly. My dad grew up on an 80-acre farm in western Ohio. My greatgreat-great-grandfather settled there from Germany back in the mid-1800s. It was like a second home to me as I grew up. I spent a couple summers there and lived there for several months between college and graduate school. My grandfather and uncle taught me all about farm life. We also did lots of hunting and fishing when we weren’t doing chores around the farm.
My mom was also an avid gardener as I grew up in Solon. She kept my brothers and me busy helping her and instilled in us a love for growing vegetables, fruits, flowers and trees. It is very satisfying to grow your own food as well as to beautify your property with a variety of ornamentals.
I spotted a tree while in Nashville that I will definitely acquire. It’s called a Rising Sun Redbud. The shape and color of the leaves will make a handsome addition to our property in Middlefield. My wife keeps telling me we have enough trees planted around the
Only Caleb and Joshua had faith to believe that God would give them victory. After all, the Lord had promised Moses and the people of Israel that He would give Canaan to them for their possession. As a result, Caleb and Joshua would one day have the joy and privilege of realizing God’s promise. However, a whole generation of God’s people missed the opportunity to claim their inheritance because they allowed fear to rule their minds and hearts.
You and I are also in battle for our souls and future inheritance. We must not allow fear to trip us up. God has given us His great and precious promises. The Bible contains over 7000 promises from the Lord. When we walk by faith we learn to take God at His Word. We overcome our fears by putting our trust in the One who is faithful and true.
Have you learned to defeat that which stands against you with a strong and bold faith? According to Ephesians 3:20, “God is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according His power that works within us.” Faith paves the way for victory.
Roger Kruse is always seeking to maintain a steady faith in God. Indeed, the Word of the Lord is true. “Fear is useless, what is needed is trust.”
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can continue to build good relationships with the communities within Geauga County and engage adults and children enough that they think before they travel in vehicles, on foot, or when riding bikes.”
Additional event organizers included ODOT District 12’s Transportation Safety Planner Izzy Ciptak and Safety Consultant Charity Armstrong, who joined Landis in welcoming families inside the new building after meeting OSHP Sgt. Andrew Edinger to learn more about the patrol helicopter and take photos.
“She likes all the equipment,” said Jim Kovacs, of Burton, of his 2 -year-old daughter, Elza, as she inched in to gently touch the helicopter. “This is an excellent event and we have an excellent sheriff. We love living in Geauga County.”
Event participants included AAA East Central, Drug-Free Communities, Family First Council, the Geauga County Amish Safety Board, Geauga County Engineer’s Office, Geauga County Sheriff’s Office and K9 Unit, GPH, the safety communities coalition, OSHP and SWAT team, Middlefield police and fire departments, ODOT, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Ravenwood Health, University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center and more.
“The GCSCC wants the community to know who they are, where residents can go for information regarding various safety concerns and where they can go to voice their concerns,” Landis said.
Ciptak walked over to thank the Amish safety board for their dedication to the county and day’s participation.
GPH partnered with UH Rainbow Injury Prevention Center in Cleveland to provide a car seat check and distribution to income-eligible families to sign up to receive a free car seat or booster seat.
“According to NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), while most parents and caregivers are confident that they have correctly installed their child’s car seat, almost half (46%), have been installed incorrectly,” Landis said.
“As a child passenger safety technician, our goal is to provide the resources and education to ensure that children are safely re-
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still extremely healthy, but some things are out of our control. We are still down $200,000 in income tax – that’s a lot of activity that’s not there.”
Mayor Ben Garlich, elected in 2012, reiterated businesses in the village are doing well.
“We’re seeing a shrinkage in the top line,” he said.
McCoy, who is also the economic development director, noted residential construction has been very busy as the Woodsong Meadows homes are in demand.
“There’s a lot of dirt flying,” she said, pointing to the Briar Hill senior-living cottages being built on North State Avenue, 20 acres on the west side of the village being developed by Sherpa Development for a Hartville Hardware store and plans for a 1-millionsquare-foot warehouse on the east side.
“The amount of dirt moved is unbelievable – just bang, bang, bang,” McCoy said. “When you drive around, the amount of in-
strained in vehicles to reduce injury. We are excited to help educate families in our community on choosing the right car seat for a child, installing the seat correctly and using the seat correctly every time.”
The event also held a Quick-Click Challenge competition, demonstrating the ease of putting on and taking off a safety belt.
“We decided to have a vehicle at our event with an opportunity for local agencies and safety day participants to participate in this fun challenge to promote seat belt safety and awareness,” Landis said.
“We want our community to be reminded that wearing a seatbelt is the most effective way to protect yourself on the road.”
The new event was scheduled in coordination with children returning to school.
“It is a great time to remind those in the community to slow down for children walking or biking to school and to watch out for school buses as they are picking up and dropping off students,” Landis said. “With schools starting in the next few weeks, we can all use the reminders to stop for buses when they are picking up and dropping off, and to follow the laws when traveling through school zones.”
GCSO Chief Deputy Thomas Rowan emphasized drivers watch out in the school zones.
“Deputies will be stepping up their enforcement efforts in the school zones in the county and keeping an eye on our children to make sure they’re safe for the start of the school year,” Rowan said.
August also marks the NHTSA’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” high-visibility enforcement campaign through Sept. 2, which includes Labor Day weekend, where there will be increased law enforcement and messaging nationally about the dangers of driving impaired.
“The goal is to deter impaired driving and prevent the tragedies seen on Labor Day weekends from happening in our community,” Landis said. “We hope to bridge any gaps between these agencies and the residents and bring the community together all while making it a safer place to live and travel.
“None of this would be possible if it weren’t for the multiple agencies and those who serve the communities within Geauga County,” he added. “We would like to thank each agency and their representatives for their dedication to Geauga County and the safety of the residents.”
vestment is outstanding.”
In other business, Garlich said changing the name of South Springdale Avenue to Harrington Way warrants a ribbon cutting ceremony with a stage and sound system.
“Since we announced it every merchant is saying, ‘What can we do to support this?’” he said. Harrington Square, Walmart, retail stores, medical offices and some eateries have been developed along South Springdale. The road was a buggy path that Middlefield businessman Dave Harrington developed, said Councilman Rick Seyer.
Council also took action to spend up to $250,000 on a Kenworth dump truck for the road department to replace a 24-year-old International with a blown head gasket.
“The frame is rusting — this truck has reached the end of its life,” said Road and Utility Director Joe Tucholski, adding the truck, outfitted with a plow and lights, is available before snow flies from Preston Superstore in Burton Village.
Other makes of big dump trucks have to be ordered and won’t be delivered for a year, he said.
Changes Approved for 3 Central Village Parcels
By Ann WishArt Ann@kArlovecmediA
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Middlefield Village Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved several lot splits and consolidations Aug. 6 for properties beside and behind the Middlefield Municipal Center and Middlefield Volunteer Fire Department.
Village businessman and Geauga County Commissioner Ralph Spidalieri requested setbacks and a side-yard variance for three parcels — two that he owns and for part of the fire department property he intends to buy.
He also requested lot coverage of 75%.
The variances are all contingent on the sale of the unused, back corner of fire department property.
Spidalieri, who filed the requests with the zoning commission July 1, attended the meeting.
“I just want to get this part of it done,” he said.
The irregularly-shaped parcels are bound by North State Avenue and the Maple Highlands Trail.
Spidalieri owns the 0.8-acre parcel at 14842 North State Ave. north of the municipal center, including part of the center’s parking lot. There is a house on that parcel.
He also owns a 2.4-acre parcel to the north and has plans to buy almost an acre from the fire department, then divide it to add on to the west sides of his other two properties, according to the Aug. 6 agenda.
Village Zoning Inspector John Boksansky said he talked to a fire department official who told him the sale is pending MVFD board of trustees’ approval.
He explained the process by which the parcel plats can be signed and deeds can be
prepared with the changes before being recorded.
Spidalieri did not say what his plans are for the properties, but planning commission Chairman Scott Klein thanked him.
“We appreciate the cleanup of everything, Ralph,” he said.
Spidalieri also owns a 5.42-acre parcel at 14855 North State that includes a hunting
goods store and a shopping plaza.
In other business, the commission did not object to a stormwater easement for the Hartville Hardware store under construction at 15260 Kinsman Road on the west end of the village.
Hartville Hardware Inc. has submitted plans for an 80,000-square-foot store on more than 20 acres. The property will have
Police Blotter
The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Middlefield Village Police Department, Aug. 2-11, 2024.
CITIZEN DISPUTE
Aug. 3
4:54 p.m., Springdale Avenue. Female asking for an officer to escort people off the property at Eagle Park. Lots of yelling, then disconnected. Caller reserved pavilion for a private event and unwanted family showed up. Roughly 5-6 family members. Officer on scene. Birthday party where both sides of the family were not getting along. Spoke with both sides of the family and father’s side agreed to leave without further incident. No physical violence occurred.
SUSPICIOUS
Aug. 3
1:39 a.m., West High Street. Will out with suspicious vehicle behind B.T. Oil. While conducting extra patrol behind Harrington Plaza, officer observed a silver Toyota parked behind B.T. Oil with a male who appeared to be under the influence of alcohol or drug outside the vehicle. Made contact with male. While speaking with male, officer observed his pupils to be constricted and showed signs of drug use. Officer asked for consent to search vehicle and nothing found. Officer advised he could perform SFST’s to make sure he
could drive but male declined any testing. Officer told male he was not permitted to drive due to suspicion of being under the influence. Male contacted his father to come pick him up. Father picked up male without issue.
VIOLATION OF COURT ORDER
Aug. 3
2:54 p.m., Thompson Avenue. Caller’s ex-boyfriend was released from jail yesterday on a PR bond, with one of the conditions he was not to be withing 500 feet of caller. He
a stormwater retention pond, but wants an easement to install infrastructure to handle stormwater overflow, taking it off the property into Middlefield Township to a pond owned by Chuck White.
Sherpa Development Company LLC, putting up the Hartville store, asked for an okay from the village for the easement, Boksansky said.
was seen at end of the driveway looking for caller’s car. He was arrested last week for domestic. Caller stated male did not try to speak with her but walked right past her place of employment. Officer spoke with See Police Blotter • Page 6
This map from the Middlefield Village Planning and Zoning agenda documents shows changes Spidalieri Enterprises Inc. requested at the commission meeting Aug. 6.
Seniors
Fall Prevention Awareness Day
Sept. 18, 12:30–1:30 p.m.
The Geauga County Department on Aging, in conjunction with Ohman Family Living at Briar and UH Geauga Medical Center, will present a day dedicated to helping seniors learn how they can lower their risk for falling and continue to live independently.
The event will take place at Ohman Fami-
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male who stated he was just going to Dollar General and didn’t know she was working. Advice given to both parties.
EXTRA PATROL
Aug. 5
10:16 p.m., W. High Street. Customer came into the store being rude and told cashier he hopes she gets robbed tonight. He was upset and left in white cargo van. He was upset because cashier unable to cash out his lottery. Requesting extra patrol.
HARASSMENT
Aug. 6
1:03 p.m., S. Springdale Avenue. A former employee is posting nude photos of caller online. Spoke with complainant. No nude photos were posted on Facebook; it was a photo of her in lingerie. Officer advised complainant to go to the courts and ap-
ly Living at Briar, 14807 N. State Ave. in Middlefield.
The event includes lunch, a panel discussion and a presentation on the Chore and Home Safety program that is designed to provide health, safety, fire prevention and ADA adaptations to homes.
To RSVP, call Melissa Wheeler at 440279-2167.
ply for a protection order. Officer advised complainant that male posting photos of her online would be a civil matter.
THEFT
Aug. 4
10:37 p.m., S. Springdale Avenue. Males getting into SUV, three young teenage males. Males stole over $700 in Legos. They were ringing them up as candles. See report.
THREATENING
Aug. 10
7:11 p.m., Glen Valley Drive. Caller stated it was not urgent, but a neighbor threatened physical violence over an electric fence he was helping the other neighbor with. Caller is looking for advice regarding installation of the fence on the other neighbor’s property and fees threatened by the other neighbor. He mentioned there was a statement made he was going to blow the caller’s head off if he touched the fence. Requested to have a report on file in case it escalates.
Real Estate Transfers
Following is a list of area real estate transfers for the weeks of Aug. 5 and Aug. 12, 2024, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only.
MIDDLEFIELD TOWNSHIP
Mark E. and Nancy J. Yoder, 16891 Bridge Road, to Aaron W. and Linda A. Miller, $225,000. (1.95 acres)
MIDDLEFIELD VILLAGE
NVR Inc., 15227 Timber Ridge, to Larry A. Paul Jr. and Terrel M. Golden, $416,500. (0.21 acres)
Janet L. Kantz and Ann Marie Halstead (co-trustees), 15800 W. High St., to Ann Marie Halstead, $50,000. (0.91 acres)
Middlefield Parkway, 15259 Timber Ridge, to NVR Inc., $66,600. (0.21 acres)
NVR Inc., 15224 Timber Ridge, to TJL Investments LLC, $346,200. (0.27 acres)
NVR Inc., 15240 Timber Ridge, to Susan C. Johnson, $350,700. (0.21 acres)
PARKMAN TOWNSHIP
Melvin J. and Esther W. Yoder, Tavern Road, to Andrew R. and Marion Fisher, $111,300. (12.70 acres)
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 September.
Huntsburg Township: Sept. 3, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees; Sept. 17, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings held at the Town Hall, 16534 Mayfield Road.
Middlefield Township: Sept. 9, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All trustees’ meetings are held at Township Office, 15228 Madison Road, unless otherwise noted.
Middlefield Village: Sept. 10, 5:30 p.m. – Streets, Sidewalks & Utilities Com-
mittee, 6 p.m. – Planning Commission; Sept. 12, 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: Sept. 3, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees; Sept. 17, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, unless otherwise noted.
Cardinal BOE: Aug. 28, 6:30 p.m., work session; Sept. 11, 6:30 p.m., regular meeting; Sept. 25, 6:30 p.m., work session. All meetings held at BOE Office, 15982 E. High St., Middlefield, unless otherwise indicated.
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TEARDROP CAMPING TRAILER 2014 SoCal Deluxe model 5’X11”, Queen size bed, galley kitchen, roof rack, easy towing. $9,000. 440-230-3750 Parkman
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.
2016 Rockwood Mini Lite Travel Trailer 2504S. Dining area slide-out, bunk beds, Queen Murphy bed. Gas/ Electric Fridge/Freezer, double sink, 3 burner stove with oven. Full bath and LOTS of storage. $18,500. 440812-8729.
Electric Log Spliter, $325 OBO. Antique Crank Wall phone, $279/OBO. Many aquariums, $5 to $100. 440-338-3563.
Daylilies: over 450 varieties, $10 to $12 per large clump. Call 440-543-9303 or 440-570-1377.
Never used Grace EZ3 Fabri-Fast Quilting Frame: Partially put together but did not fit in the area planned. $350/ OBO! Only thing needed is cloth leaders as they did not come with the frame. Please call 330 327-0379.
Oxy-Acy. Torches: Large tanks, nice stainless steel cart. Gauges, heating and cutting tips. $400. Text 216-4015151.
GARAGE/ESTATE SALES
Aug 30-31, 9a-4p, 18071 Tilden, Troy Township, close to Rts 700/422. Tons of items left, FREE items. 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.
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: your child vaping is MUCH WORSE than a tornado! Easier to remove a tree than an addiction!
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.
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 or email ads@karlovecmedia.com.
Licensed caregiver: will do in-home care and light housework. 24/7. References. 440-313-1804.
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.
Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses, we do most anything. Call between 8a-4p, 440-813-4272. No answer, leave message.
Wanted: Cleaning Jobs, Middlefield/Burton area, have experience. 440-834-0796.
WANTED TO BUY
4-wheelers, 3-wheelers, dirt bikes, mini-bikes, go-carts, golf carts, gators, farm tractors/equipment, trailers, riding mowers, snowplows. Paying cash. 440-413-3119.
Old fishing tackle wanted: fishing lures (wood or plastic), mouse to bear traps, wooden duck decoys. Call Lee 440-313-8331.
karlovec group 8389 Mayfield Road, B-5 Chesterland, OH 44026 Fax: 440-729-8240
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Buying all Stanley Bailey planes. Call Karl at 440-8123392.
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