Senior Health Fair to Host 35 Vendors Oct. 7
By Cassandra shofar Cassandra@karloveCmedia Com
Whether to enjoy a mini chair massage, sample healthy eats, or get free screenings, giveaways and information, this year’s Senior Health and Wellness Fair will be robust with vendors and activities for the public.
Held from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Geauga Family YMCA, 12460 Bass Lake Road in Munson Township, this year’s event includes 35 vendors offering health screenings, information, samples, freebies and goods for purchase, said Diane Gorom, active older adult coordinator for the Geauga YMCA.
East Geauga Kiwanis Make Donation
Cardinal Schools
Jordak Elementary Auction Scheduled for March 2025
By ann Wishart ann@karloveCmedia Com
The sale of the abandoned A.J. Jordak Elementary School in Middlefield Village must take place by July 1, 2025.
Cardinal Schools Board of Education President Linda Smallwood told the board Sept. 25 state law gives the district one year to sell a school once it is no longer used for student instruction.
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thanks to East Geauga Kiwanis for its continued support of the Cardinal Local School District.
“Or we have to give it to somebody,” she said. “Being that we always need the money, (the date) is a starting point for the board to discuss.”
The board set a tentative timeline beginning with an online auc-
tion of any contents that remain in Jordak from November to Feb. 1.
Those items will be removed from the building by Feb. 15 and a walk-through for the public and potential buyers was set for March 1. The auction of the building may be as early as March 31.
“We will need an appraisal update and a title search. We probably don’t need a survey,” Smallwood said, adding a survey was made of the parcel when the neighboring school and bus garage were sold several years ago.
“I talked to the Jordak family and they have requested everything with the name Jordak on it, they would like first dibs on it,” she said. See Jordak • Page 3
Cardinal Jr./Sr. High School Principal Paul Gerycz, left, accepts a $1,000 donation from Ken Humphrey, of East Geauga Kiwanis. The donation will help support the school’s Student of the Month program. Many
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Pumpkin Festival
Oct. 5 and 6
Huntsburg Township hosts its 54th annual Pumpkin Festival at the intersection of state routes 322 and 528. There is no entrance fee and all contests, entertainment, attractions and activities are free. There is also free parking and a free shuttle service from the parking areas to the festival grounds.
The Pumpkin Festival parade is scheduled for 2:15 p.m. on Oct. 6, with a pancake breakfast served each day from 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Visit huntsburgpumpkinfestival.com for registration forms and information.
Bake Sale
Oct. 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Huntsburg Congregational Church will hold a bake sale during the Pumpkin Festival on the church grounds at 12435 Madison Road, Huntsburg. Call 234-600-9582 for information.
FGP Explorers Series
Oct. 5, 10 a.m. to noon
Join Foundation for Geauga Parks for “Park in the Raw,” exploring Hambden Hills, one of Geauga Park District’s newest land acquisitions located at 14849 Rock Creek Road in Chardon.
For information or to register, call 440-5641048 or visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org.
Geauga Skywatchers
Oct. 7, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Join Geauga Skywatchers Club for “The Nature of Constellations” at the Geauga West Library. Learn the lore and natural history of some of the animal constellations. Visit www. geaugalibrary.net to register.
Burton Library Art Show
Oct. 8-12
The 41st annual Burton Art Show features the work of artists from Geauga, Lake and Portage counties. The free event is open to the public. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For information, call the library at 440834-4466.
Bloodmobile
Oct. 9, 12-6 p.m.
American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at Middlefield Library, 16167 East High St., Middlefield. Visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-733-2767 to make an appointment.
Leadership Geauga Fall Mixer
Oct. 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Join Leadership Geauga for its Fall Mixer at Hemly Tool in Thompson Township. Enjoy appetizers, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, and music trivia from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Come early to explore Hemly Tool’s store, featuring a wide selection of hardware, gifts, yard items, clothing and more. The event is open to LG alumni and the general public.
For information and to register, visit leadershipgeauga.org.
Vitalant October Blood Drives
Vitalant is urging all eligible volunteer blood donors to give blood to show their support by donating during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. To make an appointment, call 877-258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
In Burton: Oct. 14, Meadow Glow, 14396 Burton Windsor Road, 4-7 p.m.
In Middlefield: Oct. 11, Sugar Valley, 15218 Georgia Road, 4-7 p.m.; Oct. 14, Nauvoo Country School - Dan Weaver's Cabinet Shop, 16450 Nauvoo Road, 4-7 p.m.; and Oct. 16, Woodchuck Knoll, 5247 Parks West Road, 4-7 p.m.
RC Swap Meet
Oct. 12, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Cleveland Radiocontrolaires is sponsoring the 13th annual RC Swap Meet at 4200 state Route 306, Willoughby. The event also features hot food, Chinese auction and free parking.
For information contact Patrick at 440463-7984 or email ultimate3d@yahoo.com.
Annual Fall Budget Bin
Oct. 17-20
Solon PTA’s 60th annual Budget Bin consignment sale at Parkside Elementary Gym, 6848 SOM Center Road in Solon, offers area shoppers a wide array of bargains on everything from clothing and toys to household goods and books. All proceeds benefit the Lois Gazeley Scholarship Fund for graduating Solon High School seniors.
Donations days are Oct. 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and Oct. 13, 12-4 p.m. Preview sale day is Oct. 14, 4-7 p.m. For $15 per bag, shoppers get an early start on deals before the sale begins. Consignment days are Oct. 15, 3-7 p.m.; and Oct. 16, 3-8 p.m. Community sale days are Oct. 17, 3-8 p.m.; and Oct. 18 and 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Last chance bag day is Oct. 20, 12-2 p.m. All bags are $10 each.
For more information on donating or consigning, email ptabudgetbin@gmail.com.
Annual Turkey Dinner
Oct. 19, 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Huntsburg Congregational Church hosts its annual turkey dinner at the church located at 12435 Madison Road, Huntsburg Township. Eat in or carry out. Call 234-600-9592 for information.
Festival of Trees
Middlefield Historical Society invites businesses, organizations and individuals to display a decorated Christmas tree beginning Dec. 7 at the society’s museum in Middlefield. It is free to participate and free for visitors. Call 440-632-1148 or email geauga44@ Hotmail.com for more information.
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.
per day, beginning immediately, in order to attract or retain them.
The board also heard from two students who attended a five-day leadership conference for high school students during the summer.
Bella McMurray, senior class president, and Oliver Kumher, a junior, spoke about their experiences at Baldwin Wallace
“They wanted to know if (their lectures) changed how you think about something,” she said.
During the event, Bella said she began to realize the cultural contrasts among her peers.
“If you grow up in a different town, you think differently,” she said. “I learned different backgrounds create different people.”
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 October. (Please note: These meeting notices are NOT legal notices.)
Huntsburg Township: Oct. 16, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings held at the Town Hall, 16534 Mayfield Road.
Middlefield Township: Oct. 14, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at Township Office, 15228 Madison Road, unless otherwise noted.
Middlefield Village: Oct. 8, 5:30 p.m. –
Streets, Sidewalks & Utilities Committee, 6 p.m. – Planning Commission; Oct. 10, 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: Oct. 16, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees; Oct. 23, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission. All meetings are held at the Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, unless otherwise noted.
Cardinal BOE: Oct. 9, 6:30 p.m., regular meeting; Oct. 23, 6:30 p.m., work session. All meetings held at BOE Office, 15982 E. High St., Middlefield, unless otherwise indicated.
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During the Sept. 12, 2024, Village of Middlefield Council meeting the following legislation was passed:
1. ORDINANCE 24-134 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CODIFIED ORDINANCE SECTION 1157.04 ENTITLED “NUMBER OF OFF-STREET PARKING SPACES TO BE PROVIDED.”
2. ORDINANCE 24-136 AN ORDINANCE MAKING CHANGES TO LOT COVERAGE REQUIREMENTS BY AMENDING CODIFIED ORDINANCE SECTION 1155.01 TO MODIFY THE PERCENTAGE REQUIRED, AMENDING CODIFIED ORDINANCE SECTION 1131.05 TO INCLUDE A DEFINITION OF “LOT COVERAGE,” AND FURTHER AMENDING SECTION 1131.05 TO MODIFY THE DEFINITION OF “STRUCTURE.”
3. RESOLUTION 24-14 A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE AMOUNTS AND RATES AS DETERMINED BY THE BUDGET COMMISSION AND AUTHORIZING THE NECESSARY TAX LEVIES AND CERTIFYING THEM TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
4. RESOLUTION 24-15 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING POLITICAL SUBDIVISION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE STATE OF OHIO COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
5. RESOLUTION 24-16 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
6. ORDINANCE 24-145 AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE WOODSONG PHASE 13 OAK HILL DRIVE EXTENSION PLAT FOR DEDICATION PURPOSES PURSUANT TO SECTION 1115.02 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES AND SECTION 723.03 OF THE REVISED CODE.
7. ORDINANCE 24-146 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE SPIDALIERI ENTERPRISES, LLC & MIDDLEFIELD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT LOT SPLITS AND CONSOLIDATIONS PLAT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
8. ORDINANCE 24-147 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND RATIFYING A GRANT OF EASEMENT BY THE VILLAGE TO THE CLEVELAND ELECTRIC ILLUMINATING COMPANY OVER A PORTION OF THE MAPLE HIGHLANDS TRAIL AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
9. ORDINANCE 24-148 AN ORDINANCE HIRING AUSTIN ADLER AS A PARTTIME POLICE OFFICER RETROACTIVE TO AUGUST 21, 2024, AND CONFIRMING HIS APPOINTMENT AS A FULL-TIME POLICE OFFICER, AT THE RESPECTIVE PAY RATES SET FORTH HEREIN, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
10. ORDINANCE 24-149 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING A CONTRACT WITH HISSONG KENWORTH OF RICHFIELD IN THE AMOUNT OF $228,187.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A NEW 2024 KENWORTH T480 SNOW AND ICE TRUCK AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
11. ORDINANCE 24-150 AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A PARKING EASEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE OWNER OF PROPERTY AT 15163 BURTON WINDSOR ROAD AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
12. ORDINANCE 24-152 AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE LOT SPLIT AND CONSOLIDATION PLAT SUBMITTED BY SCANNELL PROPERTIES, LLC FOR CONSOLIDATION OF PPN 19-080933, 19-081107 AND 19-072864, AND WAIVING ANY DEED RESTRICTION ON PPN 19-072864 RELATING TO ITS CONVEYANCE AND DELCARING AN EMERGENCY.
During the Sept. 19, 2024, Village of Middlefield Council meeting the following legislation was passed:
1. ORDINANCE 24-153 AN ORDINANCE DECLARING A MORATORIUM ON NONESSENTIAL USE OF WATER, ENACTING CODIFIED ORDINANCE SECTION 911.24 ENTITLED “AUTHORITY TO DECLARE MORATORIUM,” AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
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that so many vendors — also dedicated to se nior health and wellness — are doing health screenings, providing information on ser vices, giving free samples and giveaways, and selling items.
“I love that we are able to connect so many seniors to different goods and services around the area all in one day and all in one place. Admission is free and is open to the public,” Gorom added, extending a thank you to Sage’s Apples for donating 300 apples to hand out, and to CCM Rental for donating 25 tables.
Vendors new to the scene include The Olive Scene, which will have samples of dif ferent olive oils and balsamic vinegars to try and will offer them for sale.
“They will also sell some gift sets for the upcoming holiday season,” Gorom said.
Mar-Lou Shoes will be bringing a handful of styles to showcase what they have available.
“They specialize in hard-to-fit sizes carrying very small and/or narrow shoes to very large and/or wide shoes,” Gorom said. “They also will explain the orthotics that they sell and how they can help you.”
Haas Healthcare Solutions will have information on navigating the Medicare maze of options and D's B's Honey will be selling raw honey, naturally flavored honey, lip balms and natural soaps, Gorom said.
“Mary Kay will be giving away ‘post-workout’ skincare samples and doing a raffle for a gift card and an anti-aging pampering session,” Gorom said, adding DoTerra Essential Oils will showcase their essential oils and have some to try out, and Habitat For Humanity will have information on their program that helps seniors stay in their home longer.
“Habitat helps with repairs, ramps, exterior and interior lighting, tub/shower replacements, etc.,” Gorom said.
Services for Independent Living will offer information on their organization, which secures services for the disabled in Lake and Geauga counties, she added.
"I think it's wonderful to see so many vendors all showing or selling their products and offering information about their services,” said Penny Dougherty, 75, of Chardon.
Judy Fox, 78, of Newbury Township, added, "I loved the free mini massages last year. They were so nice."
As in previous years, University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center is partnering with Geauga YMCA to host the event.
“This health fair is just one way to connect and provide resources, education and screenings for older adults,” said Amanda Rowan, a registered nurse at UHGMC. “It’s an event that should not be overlooked. UH Geauga will be providing glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure and bone density screenings, along with preventative risk screenings, and balance and grip screenings. UH clinical pharmacy specialists will also be available to answer questions about medication management, side effects and safe practices.”
Larry Scheps, 81, of Chardon, emphasized the importance of health screenings.
"It is always a good idea to get all the free health screenings done,” he said. “It is important to check those numbers."
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Michelle Urban, a licensed massage therapist and co-founder of Chardon Integrated Wellness Center, gives mini chair massages during last year’s Senior Health and Wellness Fair at the Geauga Family YMCA in Munson Township. CIWC will be offering the same at year’s event Oct. 7.
Barbara Collier, 90, of Chagrin Falls, said when she went to the health and wellness fair last year, she discovered Alert Care Medical Systems, a life-changer for her.
“I am a widow and live alone,” she said. “After speaking with the Alert Care person at the YMCA health fair, I learned about a watch that I could wear so I can alert someone if I need help. It's so easy and I feel so much safer now. They are local and I wouldn't have known about their company had I not attended the senior health fair at the Geauga YMCA.”
Returning vendors include:
• Chardon Integrated Wellness, which will be offering free mini chair massages;
• Heinens, of Chardon, which will be giving free samples of their "Good For You" superfood snacks and drinks;
• Second Sole, of Lyndhurst, which will be selling discounted popular athletic shoes offering great foot support for exercising, walking and running;
• The Geauga County Sheriff’s Office, which will be collecting expired or no-longer-needed medications for disposal and also have info on the latest fraud/scams;
• Captel, which will demonstrate their captioned telephone that shows word-forword captions of everything the caller says. It also displays captions of the messages on an answering machine;
• Chardon and Chesterland Family Eyecare, which will be providing information on state-of-the-art testing equipment and advanced treatments, as well as giving out free lens cloths and glasses cleaner.
Other vendors in attendance include: Alert Care Medical Systems, Sounds of Life Hearing Center, Your CBD Store, Salty, Ohio Walk-In Showers, Claudia Brown, Esq, Via Raes, Geauga Transit, Dr. Cherie Lechner-Lunato, Geauga Farm Bureau, Care Patrol, Geauga Park District, Avon, Clear Captions, Alzheimer's Association, Geauga County Public Library, Geauga Department on Aging, United Way, Dennis Atkins-Independent Medicare Agent, Western Reserve Area Agency on Aging and CBD Tree.
GOHU SKIES!
Senior class members dressed up for their annual Toga Day during Spirit Week for the Cardinal versus Berkshire football game.
ACE Academy
ACE Academy students observe airplane maintenance during a visit to the Geauga County Airport.
ACE Field Trips
Students enrolled in the Agriculture Career Education Academy in Middlefield attended their first field trip of the school year Sept. 4 thanks to the Geauga Park District.
Faith Matters Seasonal Change
After two weeks of gorgeous summer-like weather, Autumn changes are in the works. We can’t stop it, even if we want to. Perennial plants and flowers are turning brown, sweet corn stalks now look tired after having blessed our taste buds with their sumptuous kernels. The leaves on the trees are displaying their new found colors and already begun to clutter the ground below.
As I walked around our property this morning there was a quiet hush, a stillness that prevailed. Except for the aerator bubbling up on the water’s surface, the lake was without a ripple. Even the usual “clucky” sounds of the chickens were strangely silent. All of God’s creation here in NE Ohio is sensing the transition of seasons.
Jesus promised that those who hunger and thirst for righteousness will be satisfied. “Righteousness” speaks of a “rightness,” a harmony, an alignment of our lives with God’s good will. The Old Testament prophet Isaiah encourages us to quench our thirst by seeking God. He alone can give us what our heart desires. The words of St. Augustine still ring true today. “You have made us for Yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they find rest in You.”
By Roger Kruse
Then, students traveled to the Geauga County Airport on Sept. 6, where they had the opportunity to sit inside a helicopter and observe airplanes being worked on and drones flying.
On Sept. 5, students attended Schoolyard Studio in Burton, where they learned all about filmmaking and welding classes and experiences that they can take locally.
Changes will always keep coming in life. A new season is a good reminder for us to take inventory on our lives. What do I really need to do at this juncture in my life? What have I neglected to do that I should be doing? Maybe it’s time to jettison some habit or counterproductive activity. We need to look honestly at our lives. Only then can we distinguish the good, the bad and the mediocre.
Each season brings with it something new and different. Even the changes we might not be fond of dealing with, can usher in a blessing. It can force us to pursue new avenues of activity, relationships, or even our spirituality.
God likes to use our changing circumstance to get our attention. When we feel unsure, inadequate or downright fearful, it can become a steppingstone to ask God for His help. Faith often takes root in the soil of problems, adversity or a struggle we might be facing. Our weakness can become the perfect opportunity for the Lord to show us His strength.
However, God will never force His way into our lives. We must want Him. A spiritual hunger must precede our determination to say “yes” to His intervention.
Neither materialism, hedonism, activism nor any other “ism” can take the place of God in your life. Your Creator put a Godshaped vacuum deep within your soul that only He can fill. David, was described by the Lord, as a “man after God’s own heart.” We need to heed the encouragement David gives us in Psalm 34:8. “Taste and see that the Lord is good. Happy is the person who takes refuge and trusts in Him.”
We live in a day when secular, humanistic thinking seems to prevail. However, real wisdom is found in God alone. Those who takes steps to discover the reality of His presence and working in their lives will surely marvel at His goodness. The God who made you knows you intimately. He alone can give you what you need the most. Let nothing stand in the way. Now is the time to look to Him.
Jesus called Himself the Bread of Life. He said that “Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.” God’s one and only Son gave His life on the Cross to forgive your sin and so that you can build your life on the Rock of Ages. Christ is alive now. He alone will never change. He is the same yesterday, today and forever.
Roger Kruse is often reminded of his need to seek the Lord. In Jesus, his faith has always found a resting place.
MIDDLEFIELD BRANCH 16167 East High St., Middlefield, 440-6321961. Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net.
iPhone & iPad Basics Oct. 7, 2-3 p.m.
Learn the basics of navigating an iPhone or iPad.
Book Discussion Group Oct. 10, 5:30 p.m.
Discuss “Red Rabbit” by Alex Grecian. No registration is required.
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Cardinal Welcomes New CRO
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Cardinal Local Schools welcomes Officer Brooke Daughters as the new community resource officer for the 2024-25 school year. Officer Daughters, a graduate of Lakeland Community College Basic Police Academy, has joined the district to build positive relationships with students and staff, while ensuring their safety. The initiative was introduced at the July 24, 2024, Cardinal Board of Education meeting by Lt. Aaron Graley of the Middlefield Police Department, with support from local officials.
Officer Daughters’ role is part of the district’s broader effort to increase safety, which includes new security measures like
Advance Directives
Oct. 17, 11 a.m. to noon
bolo sticks to barricade doors and Zero Eyes, an AI-based firearm detection system. These steps align with the district’s focus on protecting students and staff.
Daughters expressed her passion for community policing, emphasizing her goal of fostering trust with students and helping them feel safe. She highlighted her enjoyment in connecting with students daily, both in the hallways and during after-school activities. Her presence is seen as a key addition to school safety and culture, supported by both elementary and high school principals.
Cardinal joins Berkshire, Chardon, Kenston and West Geauga as other school districts that use a community resource officer in Geauga County.
Seniors
The Geauga County Bar Association Advance Directives Committee and Hospice of the Western Reserve will distribute standard forms and present information and answer questions regarding health care powers of attorney and living wills at the Middlefield Senior Center.
They will return Oct. 24 with attorneys from the Geauga Bar to help seniors complete the forms and notarize them. Half-hour appointments will be made for the day.
Seniors who wish to attend the program must register with the Geauga County Department of Aging by calling 440-632-0611 by 4:30 p.m. Oct. 16.
Halloween Carnival
Oct. 25, 10 a.m.
Geauga County seniors 60 and older may join for carnival games, followed by lunch and a few surprises at the Middlefield Senior Center, 15820 Ridgewood Road. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. Call 440632-0611 to RSVP.
Officer Brooke Daughters joins Cardinal Local Schools as the district community resource officer.
Real Estate Transfers
Following is a list of area real estate transfers for the week of Sept. 16 and Sept. 23, 2024, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only.
HUNTSBURG TOWNSHIP
Nathan T. White, 15676 Windmill Point Road, to Cody L.J. and Kayla M. Purpura, $340,000. (1.61 acres)
MIDDLEFIELD TOWNSHIP
Roy A. and Andrew R. Erb, 17097 Kinsman Road, to Andrew R. and Esther Erb, $79,600. (2.37 acres)
Paul J. and Rebekah J. Shetler, 15946 Newcomb Road, to Danny Ray Miller and Saranne Gingerich, $270,000. (2.44 acres)
Nathaniel and Mary Ann Byler, Newcomb Road, to Nathaniel M. Detweiler, $8,000. (0.81 acres)
MIDDLEFIELD VILLAGE
NVR Inc., 15249 Timber Ridge, to Michael
P. and Riva L. Haspel, $409,800. (0.21 acres)
NVR Inc., 15255 Timber Ridge, to Kathleen Marie Moss (trustee), $364,000. (0.21 acres)
NVR Inc., 15257 Timber Ridge, to Stephanie and Nicholas Haspel, $358,400. (0.21 acres)
Janice M. Koster, 15100 Lake Ave., to Brian Guarniere, $36,000. (0.25 acres)
Middlefield Parkway, 15250 Timber Ridge, to NVR Inc., $66,600. (0.21 acres)
PARKMAN TOWNSHIP
Allan F. and Marcia J. Yoder, 17817 Swine Creek Road, to Allen M. Yoder, $175,000. (3.50 acres)
David E. Miller, 16507 Bundysburg Road, to Allan F. and Marcia J. Yoder, $350,000. (12.37 acres)
Raymond L. and Ida Mae Byler, 16385 Bundysburg Road, to David E. Miller and Lori Beth Troyer, $15,000. (0.73 acres)
Billy B. Jr. and Malinda Mullet, Soltis Road, to Marcus D. Mullet, $70,000. (4.00 acres)
Geauga Park District
For more information and registration, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Free Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides
Oct. 6, 13 and 20, 1-5 p.m.
The park district is offering free horsedrawn wagon rides through the woods of Swine Creek Reservation located at 16004 Hayes Road in Middlefield Township. Reservation promise much enjoyment of the
sights, sounds and scents of autumn.
Guests are advised to head toward the sugar house for first-come, first-served boarding. Seating is limited by the size of the wagon, pets are not permitted to ride, and each outing lasts about 20 minutes, with the final rides stepping off about 4:30 p.m.
Because inclement weather cancels the experience, call 440-286-9516 between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. to check their status if the day is rainy.
Police Blotter
The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Middlefield Village Police Department, Sept. 13-26, 2024.
AMINAL PROBLEM
Sept. 23
3:34 p.m., Thompson Avenue. Injured ferret in the front yard. Injured wild mink, not a ferret. Checked with neighbors to confirm it wasn’t a pet. Mink was released in the state wildlife area.
EXTRA PATROL
Sept. 13
7:37 p.m., South State Avenue. Put a tractor for sale on Facebook, someone from Garrettsville con tacted caller to come out tonight and look at it. They never showed up and deleted their Facebook account. Caller is now concerned because she gave out her address. Would like extra patrol. Tractor is kept in a locked garage.
INFO REPORT
Sept. 23
SUSPICIOUS
Sept. 26
11:15 p.m., East High Street. Approximately three teens by the graves with a flashlight. Officers responded to the location for a suspicious group of people. Upon arrival officers spoke with the people who advised they were ghost hunting. Nothing criminal observed and the parties left without issue.
THEFT
Sept. 17
5:41 a.m., Pierce Street. Someone stole caller’s keys. Officers were dispatched to the noted location for suspicious circumstances. Upon arrival, complainant stated someone took her car key off her key chain. She explained all her keys went missing and then showed back up. She continued that she believes someone is playing a prank on her. Officers spoke with several employees and all denied taking the keys. At this time, it is believed to be a prank and complainant will contact MPD tomorrow to update. Nothing further at this time.
2:04 p.m., North State Avenue. Complainant came to the station to report people were hitting golf balls toward his home. He lives on Glen Valley Drive. He claimed on Sept. 18 around 9:30 p.m. people in the Glen Valley Development were hitting golf balls and one of them hit his bedroom window but did not cause any damage. He claimed this has been happening for a while and he has reported to the HOA board and he advised officer they are going to do their own investigation of it. Complainant just wanted to make a police report of it just in case the HOA board doesn’t do anything about it.
THREATENING
Sept. 26
8:35 p.m., South State Avenue. Caller’s 11-year-old daughter receiving from a male in a group chat advising he goes to Cardinal Middle School. Male threatens to kill caller’s daughter. Type later.
TRAFFIC STOP
Sept. 14
12:21 a.m., North State Avenue. North State and Button, attempting to stop a buggy with a passed-out person inside. Summons issued for open container. Verbal warning for marked lanes. See report.
Classifieds
AUTOS & PARTS
2008 Nissan Xterra: Nice, MUST SEE, 134k, Winter Ready, Well Maintained. Also, 2002 Harley Davidson Sportster: 10k, Great Shape. MAKE OFFERS 330-8583213.
1995 Cadillac DeVille: bright red, black Landau top, 4.9L FWD, 70k miles, new tires, runs, needs some work; $3,000/OBO. 216-536-4608.
2007 Dodge Dakota SLT: silver, automatic, 6-cylinder, 6’6” bed w/liner. Call for details 440-223-9471.
1996 Toyota Camry Station Wagon with third row rear facing seat. News work. Must be towed. $1,000. 440285-4680, leave message.
1997 Jeep Wrangler: manual shift, 4-cylinder, runs good, gauges don’t work, frame needs repair, top like new, good tires & rims, 100k mi. $950. 440-3365044.
FOR SALE
Firewood for sale: $200 per cord. 440-338-5201.
Tractor: Cub Cadet LX42” XT2 Enduro series, Kohler 22HP, 7000 series, with never used snowblower. $3,000/ OBO. 440-321-1171.
Benelli Super Black Eagle 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun, 26” barrel, EC, $1,400. 440-564-1172. Hitzer Coal Stove, GC, $750. Honda Generator: 5500 watts, $275. 440-636-6370. Also, New Dog House: light gray metal, $95.
Crocks: Lg20 $200, Lg15 $150. 2 jugs $150/each. 440-655-9999, leave message. Can send pics; they are in good condition. SHED: VGC, 10x14, you move; $2,500.
Howard Rototiller: 42” wide, for compact tractor. Cat 1 three-point hitch. $1,800. 440-487-2955.
Electric Eel Drain Opener: self-feed, $300. Singer 401A Sewing Machine, with cabinet and lots of accessories, $50/OBO. 440-272-5736.
Portable Generator: Briggs gasoline engine. 5,500 continues wattage. 8,500 peak. Runs Great. Supplies power for 14 hrs on a tank of gas. $500/OBO. 216956-6478.
Full Electric Hospital Bed: rails, mattress and remote. Used for 3 days. ProBasics brand. $200. Call 440-3131411.
2000 Craftsman Garden Tractor: 25-hp, three bin rear bagger, 48” cut, one owner, 1,025 hrs, well maintained, new battery, extra blades, belts. $600/OBO. 440-7291808.
1948 Farmall Cub Tractor: $1,850/OBO. 440-2926833.
Air Compressor, Porter Cable 135-psi, lots of attachments, $125. Kenmore Dry Dehumidifier, 70-pints, $75. Craftsman 10-inch compound miter saw, $50. Craftsman electric hedge trimmer, 24-inch blade, $50. Troybilt 5550-watts, portable gas generator, like new, $450. 440-834-1753.
FREE CARPET: blue/green, 21-feet by 14-feet and 11feet by 13-feet. Call Barb 440-503-6444, Middlefield. Coleman Camp Stove for hunting cabin, $20. Additional camp stove, VGC, $40. Brown couch $100. 440-8348816.
5-foot Rollback Porch Swing: treated wood, new, $195. Also, Octagon Picnic Table, new, $495. Also, wood pallets, Free. 440-548-2657, let ring.
GARAGE/ESTATE SALES
Estate Sale: Oct 4-6, 9a-1p, 9600 Fairmount Rd, Russell. 70yrs accumulated items, including kerosene lamps, chairs, rockers, clocks, oil lamps, pottery, copper kettles. Cash Only.
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.
HELP WANTED
Help Wanted: Brush hogging small pasture, Chardon area. 440-286-3840.
PETS & ANIMALS
Kunekune piglets for sale. Born 7/25. AKKPS registered. Boars and gilts. Call or text 440-223-9023.
Barn homes needed for semi-feral cats, as their elderly caretaker is being evicted. All cats are being fixed & vaccinated. Rebecca 440-321-2485.
Free Kittens: born June 22nd, assorted colors. 440313-1804.
Free: Colorful, beautiful Bantam Roosters. Limited amount of Bantam Pullets available at $5 each. 440321-8152.
MISCELLANEOUS
FREE fact: profit-driven marijuana industry produced THC-infused colorful candies, cookies and drinks. Children (even toddlers) are being treated in hospitals and poison centers!
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
group 8389 Mayfield Road, B-5 Chesterland, OH 44026 Fax: 440-729-8240
Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses, we do most anything. Call between 8a-4p, 440-813-4272. No answer, leave message.
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.
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.
North Coast Property Solutions: Insured. Senior, Veteran, and First Responders Discounts. We offer: Tree Trimming/removals; Storm Damage, Debris, Trash Removal; Gutter Cleaning; Window Cleaning; Chimney Cleaning, Etc. Call Mitchal at 440-662-2049 for your next project, you won’t regret it.
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 440-8123392.
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