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Local Pilot Flies Supplies to North Carolina
By Ann WishArt Ann@kArlovecmediA com
Plenty of Geauga County residents dug into their pockets and closets while businesses donated inventory to help the victims of Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina last month.
The hurricane roared through Oct. 3, affecting 39 of North Carolina’s 100 counties and causing more than 100 deaths, according to an Associated Press article Oct. 24.
Trucks bound for the Asheville area were loaded at various locations in Geauga and dispatched in Helene’s wake to help those who lost a lot due to flooding and destruction.
Veteran pilot Tom Cunningham, 74, assisted in the flow of necessities collected in Geauga County with one main difference — he flew his 1959 Piper Comanche four-seat airplane full of much-needed survival supplies from the Geauga County Airport to Asheville Regional Airport twice in the last month.
The first load of canned goods, toiletries, water and sundry other items filled his baggage compart-
ment and back seat, Cunningham recalled during a recent interview at the Geauga County Airport in Middlefield.
“If I load the plane right, I can get close to 600 pounds in it,” he said, adding it is important to bal ance the load. “I weigh the stuff as we put it on the plane.”
Cunningham, who has been fly ing since 1978, said he called down to the fixed base of operations in Asheville to find out what they needed to help people devastated by the hurricane's wide-spread de struction.
“The ladies from the Montville Church of Christ organized the food collection and I volunteered to fly the stuff down,” he said.
His loads were received by Sig nature Aviation, the private and general aviation ground organiza tion handling the disposition of freight at the airport in Fletch er, N.C.
“Signature flight support was really good,” Cunningham said, adding their personnel
Rick Seyer Focuses on Local History in Retirement
Rick Seyer’s passion to serve the residents of Middlefield Village rivals his love of the history of this bustling community in eastern Geauga County.
First elected to Middlefield Village Council in 1974 at the age of 27, Seyer said in a recent interview he estimates he served more than 35 years in public office over the last 50 years.
He stepped down from his council seat in September due to hearing loss that made it difficult to keep track of what was being said in meetings, he said.
“(Mayor) Ben (Garlich) did
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Tom Cunningham, who pilots his 1959 Piper Comanche out of Geauga County Airport in Middlefield Village, ferried two loads of goods to Asheville, North Carolina, to help victims of Hurricane Helene.
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Accessible Legion Fund
Nov. 15, 2 p.m.
The Atwood-Mauck American Legion Post 459 in Burton is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony to begin construction to make the upper hall of the post handicapped accessible. Refreshments will be provided afterward.
While construction is scheduled to start, the post still needs to raise funds to complete the project.
Please make checks payable to The Accessible Legion Fund and mail to PO Box 467, Burton, OH 44021-0467. Call Jim at 440477-2956 with any questions.
Operation
Nov. 18-25
Christmas Child
Join to fill shoebox gifts filled with toys, school supplies and hygiene items for the Samaritan’s Purse project during National Collection Week.
Local collection sites include Restoration Chapel, 14890 Burton Windsor Road, Burton; and Newcomb Road Amish, 15978 Newcomb Road in Middlefield. Collection hours vary by location.
For more information, call 828-262-1980 or visit samaritanspurse.org/occ.
Tru Community Day Club
Nov. 19, 10:30 a.m.
Tru Community is hosting a free day club information session at Parkside Church. Anyone with an adult family member with special needs is invited to attend. Register at www. trucommunity.org or call 330-577-8828.
Holiday Craft Workshop
Nov. 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Huntsburg Congregational Church is having a holiday craft workshop at 12423 Madison Road, Huntsburg Township. Select ornaments and ceramics to make and take home. There will be vendors, a snack bar and bake sale.
Bloodmobile
Nov. 27, 12-6 p.m.
American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at Middlefield Library, 16167 East High St. Visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800733-2767 to make an appointment.
GCRTA Holiday Brunch
Dec. 3, 9:15 a.m.
The Geauga County Retired Teachers Association will meet at the E.O.U.V. Club, 8636 Pekin Road in Russell Township. Gathering time will be followed by a business meeting at 9:30 a.m. and the holiday brunch at 9:50 a.m. The West Geauga school choir will present their holiday show and Brian Cataldo will play holiday music during brunch. The free lunch raffle will be held after the show.
For more information, contact Judy Miller at 440-487-4324 by Nov. 23. Remember to bring paper products or canned goods for the Geauga County Hunger Task Force.
Festival of Trees
Dec. 7, 8, 14 and 15, 12-6 p.m.
The Middlefield Historical Society will present a Festival of Trees at the historic Century Inn, 14979 S. State Ave. There will be many beautifully decorated Christmas trees to admire. Vote for the best tree. Admission is free. For more information, call 440-632-1148.
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.
Geauga Public Library
MIDDLEFIELD BRANCH
16167 East High St., Middlefield, 440-6321961. Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net.
Storytimes
Join for a storytime that is sure to engage, connect and inspire children with their imagination. A complete list of upcoming storytime
programs is available to view on the website’s programs calendar.
Book Discussion Groups
No registration is required.
Nov. 14, 5:30 p.m., “UFO: The Inside Story of the US Government's Search for Alien Life Here & Out There” by Garrett Graff Nov. 26, 7 p.m., “The Snow Child” by Eowyn Ivey
Annual Craft Show Draws Crowd
Volunteers Needed to Assist with Income Tax Assistance Program
Lifeline, Inc., Lake and Geauga counties’ community action agency, is currently seeking volunteer tax preparers to assist low to moderate income households with tax preparation for the 2024 tax season. The program is offered in partnership with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) office in Cleveland.
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Anyone can volunteer. No previous tax experience is necessary, only a desire to help others in need. Volunteers participate in several training levels and staff is available to fully support volunteers. Once certified, volunteers will be scheduled to assist with tax preparation January through April. Lifeline, Inc. will use computers to electronically prepare and transmit tax returns.
For more information, contact Heather Martucci at 440-354-2148 or email vita@ lclifeline.org.
Lifeline, Inc. will provide free tax preparation to qualifying Lake and Geauga county residents beginning in mid-January and continuing through April 2025 as part of the IRS developed Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA). The program trains volunteers to prepare federal and state tax returns for working families, elderly and individuals with disabilities.
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The annual Amish & Mennonite Craft Show was held Nov. 8 & 9 at Buster Miller’s farm on Newcomb Road. More than 60 crafters and vendors were on hand as well as plenty of food and baked goods options.
Faith Matters The Mystery of Prayer
You and I are invited, encouraged and even commanded to pray. First and foremost, God considers prayer to be an indispensable avenue for us to connect to Himself. Through prayer, we converse with God, transparently sharing our innermost thoughts and desires.
In addition, we learn to quietly listen, seeking to distinguish the still, small voice of the Holy Spirit. Prayer offers us the opportunity to find strength, wisdom, guidance, help and even the possibility of a miracle.
If we fail to pray, we forfeit the many spiritual blessings that the Lord is waiting to give us. No wonder, Jesus Himself modeled for us a life of regular, disciplined prayer. It was His habit to get up early in the morning and seek a private place for prayer.
that category. We are delighted when we get the green light, indicating both God’s approval and action.
Second, the Lord may say “wait” or “slow down.” Because God is all knowing, all wise and all powerful, He alone knows the perfect time and the best way to unfold His plans and purposes. He may also be dovetailing His work in your life with other people. It is never just about you or me. We touch lives all around us. What the Lord does in your life may well affect the lives of others. God’s timing is never late, rather, always perfect.
By Roger Kruse
When Christ faced the important decision of choosing His twelve disciples, He prayed all night. As Jesus wrestled with the anticipation of His journey to the Cross, He retreated to the Garden of Gethsemane. There He poured out His heart to His heavenly Father. Not surprisingly, Jesus taught His followers that they “ought always to pray, and never give up.”
The apostle Paul bathed his life and ministry in prayer. He instructed us to “never stop praying.” In Paul’s mind, prayer was the vital lifeline that sustained his life and guided his steps. Above all, it is a means to worship, expressing thanksgiving and praise to our faithful and loving Lord. Moreover, it is an opportunity to share requests, both for ourselves and on behalf of others.
Of course, prayer comes with an element of mystery. We don’t always know how to pray, as we seek to align our requests with the will of God. However, the more we know and understand the teaching of the Bible, the more likely it is for us to discern God’s intentions and working. Nevertheless, prayer does not have to be complicated. Jesus encourages us to become like a small child: asking, trusting, and being assured of the kindness of God to give us good things.
Did you know that God always answers every prayer? It’s true. You can be confident that the Lord is listening to each of your prayers and ready to help you discover His answer. So how does God answer your prayers and mine?
First, He can say, “Yes.” When your request lines up with His will and timing, you might see His answer almost immediately. Of course, we wish that all our prayers fit into
Third, God may intend for us to “grow.” Remember, God is not just working to make us comfortable in this earthly life. He has an eternal perspective which pertains to your life beyond the grave. Much of this life is about growing our faith. The Lord uses trials and testings to teach us and show us how much we need Him. The result is a greater dependence on God and the need to seek His face in prayer. The outcome produces spiritual maturity.
Finally, the answer to your prayer may be “no.” God in His goodness, will not give you something that will harm you or prove to be counterproductive to His good purposes. Every parent knows that a child sometimes asks for things that would not be beneficial to his/ her welfare. Sometimes a wise and loving parent must say “no.” Not only that, but almighty God can take what we consider a bad circumstance and turn it into a blessing.
The most important thing about prayer is doing it. God’s throne of grace is always open. Come with faith and confidence that God will answer.
“The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results” (James5:16b)
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everything he could to help – put in those microphones,” said Seyer, 77, who finally decided he needed to hand his seat to a younger person. “I figured if I can’t be involved and contribute, it was time to resign.”
He served on council from 1974 to 1980, as mayor from 1980 to 1984, then on council again from 1998 to 2006 and another term on council starting in 2022, which was due to end Dec. 31, 2025.
Seyer also served on the Middlefield Township Board of Trustees from 1987 to 1994.
“That’s a pretty significant amount of my life dedicated to this village and the township,” he said.
Having already set up a barber shop in the village, Seyer said he was motivated to become involved in politics when he was told there was an ordinance preventing him from putting up a portable sign at the end of his driveway.
When he demanded to see the ordinance, council was at a loss. The discussion about sign permits was never codified.
“They didn’t know what they were talking about,” he recalled, sitting in the mayor’s office at the Middlefield Village Municipal Center.
Seyer considers the municipal center one of his legacies for the village, since he spearheaded its construction in 1983 during his term as mayor.
Council had been meeting in a crowded room in a converted fire station that didn’t have public restrooms, so he made the new center a priority, he recalled.
Evidence of another of his priorities still exists today.
Housing in the village has always been at a premium and when he was mayor, that was
a real challenge for the growing community.
Seyer recalled a trip to Washington DC to secure funding for low income housing that is still helping the disadvantaged in a neighborhood behind the Circle K.
“There are hardly any vacancies out there,” he said.
Yet, Seyer has a reputation for carefully studying projects that seem expensive and speaking out about them.
Council President Scott Klein has watched Seyer in action for years.
“Rick is like a checks-and-balances guy. Nothing gets through without his critical eye,” Klein said. “If you wanted to do something, he wasn’t shy about asking the question. He was not going to vote ‘yes’ without knowing the facts.”
Klein said he wasn’t on council when Rick was mayor, but he admired his willingness to speak up during meetings and challenge Garlich and the previous mayor, Bill Poole.
“Rick was almost miserly, which is not a bad thing when you are in charge of public money,” Klein said, crediting Seyer for giving up his seat when he felt he would no longer be able to contribute.
“He gave very selflessly for years,” he said. “Stepping down from council was another service to the village, sacrificing his own desires for the betterment of the village.”
Klein knew Seyer long before becoming involved in council, visiting El Hombre Barber Shop on North State Avenue for a haircut.
“He’s who I went to when I still had hair,” Klein joked. “Rick had all the news and he’s the town historian.”
Seyer grew up in Middlefield and graduated from Cardinal High School, going on to Akron Barber College in 1965.
After apprenticing in Warren, he returned to Middlefield and opened his shop, first, in a house and later, in the plaza on North State
Avenue — across from the site of the future municipal center.
He knew he had come home to stay and convinced the building owner to give him a five-year lease with an option for another five years. The owner questioned the young barber’s intentions.
“I told him: If I didn’t think I’d be here in five years, I wouldn’t be opening a shop. I’ll be here!” Seyer reminisced.
He put in a barber chair and a back bar and his business grew.
“I built the business one customer at a time —– giving good haircuts and good service,” Seyer said, adding sadly, “Barber shops hardly exist any more.”
Although he discouraged debates about religion or politics in his shop, Seyer said his career as a barber and his elected office complemented each other.
He interacted with many residents since barber shops have traditionally been places people could visit and let their views be known.
Occasionally, around election time, he would put a political sign in his window. Predictably, that would cost him customers. It didn’t worry him.
“For every customer I lost, I would gain another,” Seyer said.
El Hombre was also a venue where he could gather and disperse a lot of background about the area.
“I love local history. There’s probably nobody in town who knows more about Middlefield than me,” he said.
That history goes back to when Middlefield Township was created in 1799, with the village forming in 1901, he said.
Shortly after that, the men in the village – women didn’t have the vote, yet – voted to sell liquor when surrounding communities from the Pennsylvania border to Cleveland were dry, Seyer said.
“The women all had a fit, but it passed,” he said. “Middlefield was the only place you could get liquor.”
A streetcar traveled from Cleveland to Middlefield and back — full of sober men on the way east and not-so-sober men on the return trip, he said.
When Middlefield Village was preparing to celebrate its 100th birthday in 2001, Seyer saw his chance to educate residents. He wrote a series of articles about the history of the village in the local newsletter and has literally been painted into the history of Middlefield.
Several years ago, council decided to have the deteriorating mural at the center of town renovated. Seyer happened to have pictures of the buildings depicted on the original mural and shared them with the artist, who merged them to highlight some of the memorable original buildings and the steam-powered train.
Remnants of the railroad right-of-way can still be seen in the village, he said.
Central to the eye-catching mural is a young boy riding his bicycle down the sidewalk. That boy is a much younger Seyer, who happened to be biking down the street when the original artist was plying his trade and captured Seyer for posterity.
Now retired, Seyer said he would like to find a part-time job. Meanwhile, he dabbles on Ebay, buying antiques and more postcards from yesteryear, challenging himself to follow Ebay’s constant updating.
“In the technology scheme of things, I’m in about first grade,” he said, but the man who has knitted his business, his talents and his urge to serve the residents of Middlefield for more than 50 years is still looking for his niche on the Internet.
“I don’t specialize in any one thing,” Seyer said.
East Geauga Kiwanis Gives Gift of Reading
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East Geauga Kiwanis recently gave a literature book to every second-grader at Cardinal Elementary School. The students appreciated the gift.
Conservation
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brought a vehicle to the tarmac and unloaded the goods he delivered.
“They took the donations to churches where they were distributed,” he said.
Cunningham said he didn’t witness much of the disaster firsthand on his brief forays.
“I could see where the riverbanks were washed out. You can’t see much detail from 5,000 feet up,” he said. “You fly in, decompress, file a flight plan and fly back out. It’s better than trying to find a hotel.”
He heard the hotels and motels that were undamaged were filled up with victims of the hurricane and government officials overseeing rescue operations, Cunningham said.
On his first trip, he got in the pilot seat on the left side of the Comanche and pulled the
passenger seat forward so more items could fit in back — not thinking that the pilot side doesn’t have a door, he recalled.
Getting out of the Comanche through the passenger door with the seat forward was a challenge, he said with a smile.
His second trip was lighter. The cargo and back seat were filled with blankets and sweaters, as requested, which weighed a total of about 150 pounds, he said.
So far, he hasn’t been called on to make a third flight, he said.
Cunningham is a member of Geauga’s Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 5 and gives members of the Young Eagles — ages 8-17 — a taste of the sky three times a year, said Sherry Neiderkorn, who is chair of the youth programs at the airport.
“Tom has flown more than 50 flights. He’s generous with this time and talent,” she said.
Geauga Park District
For more information and registration, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.
2025 Facility Reservations
Geauga County residents can begin reserving facilities and campsites for 2025 starting at 8 a.m. Dec. 2, online and by
phone. Everything is first-come, first-served, so booking online is the best option. However, only phone reservations will be taken for the Veterans Legacy Woods’ Tribute Lodge.
Visit the park district website, for information on the reservation process, including tips to expedite efforts and the 2025 fee schedule.
Police Blotter
The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Middlefield Village Police Department, Oct. 18-Nov. 7, 2024.
ANIMAL PROBLEM
Oct. 25
5:25 p.m., West High Street. Horse passed out in parking lot and they got the horse up and hooked it back up and took off eastbound on High Street. Male and female Amish drivers. Light brown younger small horse. Officer advised. UTL the horse, checked surrounding area.
Oct. 27
9:23 p.m., Lake Avenue. Amish buggy and horse, horse is down, unknown if deceased. Caller advised horse is deceased, traffic is becoming congested. Horse is not deceased; it got up and walked away. Officer dispatched to the noted area for an animal problem. Prior to arrival, horse got up and walked away. Officer checked area and did not observe any horses down. It should be noted while checking the area officer drive by at least 10 horses and buggies and it unsure which was having issues. Roadway is clear. Nothing further needed.
ASSAULT
Nov. 3
4:22 p.m., West High Street. Caller was eating at a restaurant when he witnessed the cook eating on the line and touching other people’s food after eating. When caller spoke up, they physically made him leave; they pushed him out of the bar and threatened him. One male was the bartender’s boyfriend and the other male was the cook. Caller is not injured but would like to make a report. He is not at his home. See report.
CITIZEN ASSIST
Oct. 30
1:51 p.m., Thompson Avenue. Received letters in the mail. Cease letters about getting kicked off a job. Caller would like a phone call. Spoke with caller. He stated he had been a participant with a non-profit organization in the past and things did not end smoothly between him and the organization. He received a cease and desist letter from the organization and was looking for advice how to handle the matter. He was concerned about slander and defamation of character issues. Advice given and he was advised the matter is civil and may want to consult with an attorney.
Nov. 5
3:28 p.m., East High Street. Male currently is at Middlefield Library with political signs supporting his uncle, an independent presidential candidate. Library officials are trying to trespass him from the property. Officer responded. Officials asked male to leave since there are signs outside saying no campaigning during voting. Male agreed to leave with no issues.
CITIZEN DISPUTE
Oct. 24
4:01 p.m., Timber Ridge. Caller has a neighbor who keeps trying to fight him and today while walking the male approached him to fight. Caller had his young son with him. Male thinks the caller told someone he has a gun. Caller does have everything recorded. Officer spoke with both parties and advised them to stay away from each other; no threats or violence.
FRAUD
Oct. 29
12:48 p.m., Georgia Road. Caller is an employee. Advised someone came in on Saturday, bought two backpack blowers. Caller advised they charged two more leaf blowers and are en route to pick them up. Caller is concerned if they see a deputy they won’t come inside the business. Manager will call if male shows up. Caller just called back to say they are on their way. Male is now at store. Male is in the
showroom. Male is looking at a power sprayer as well. “Boss” just called with a credit card from Michigan. Report taken.
SUSPICIOUS
Nov. 3
5:48 p.m., West High Street. Customer from earlier is sitting across the street in a lawn chair staring at the bar. Bartender is concerned he is waiting there to fight someone. Caller advising, he is now getting up, may be leaving. GOA.
THREATENING
Oct. 18
4:29 p.m., North State Avenue. Caller advising a male is threatening her. He offered someone $1,000 to strangle her and advised he was going to hit her head om with her children in the car. Report taken.
TRAFFIC CRASH
Oct. 26
3:01 p.m., East High Street. Head-on collision. Airbags went off in the Kia. Caller advised parties are arguing. Caller in the Kia states the male from the other car was trying to beat her. Male, older teens. Parents of the male are on scene and are restraining male. Middlefield FD called in requesting UH PD and road sergeant to be advised the female who was assaulted is worried about going to the same hospital as the other party. UH PD and UH ER advised.
Stay Warm this Winter with HEAP
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The Ohio Department of Development and Geauga County Job and Family Services want to remind residents that assistance is available to help with their home energy bills.
The Home Energy Assistance Program helps Ohioans at or below 175% of the federal poverty guidelines pay their heating bills.
In addition to HEAP, Ohioans who are threatened with disconnection or have been disconnected from their utility service, or are transferring service, establishing new services, and are at or below 25% bulk fuel, may be eligible for the HEAP Winter Crisis Program (WCP), which begins Nov. 1, 2024.
Geauga residents may apply for the WCP through Geauga County JFS by calling 440285-1299. Application for the WCP is by telephone interview only and appointments are
currently being scheduled.
Ohioans can visit energyhelp.ohio.gov to apply for the HEAP program online, download a copy of the application or find contact information for a local energy assistance provider.
Individuals will need to have copies of the following documents:
• Most recent Utility Bills,
• A list of all household members, birthdates and Social Security numbers,
• Proof of income for the past 30 days for all household members,
• Proof of Citizenship or legal residency for all household members, and
• Proof of disability, if applicable.
HEAP benefits are applied to an individual’s energy bill after Jan. 1. Those needing immediate assistance with their energy bill should contact Geauga County JFS at 440-285-9141.
Community Meetings
Listed are public meetings and executive sessions in Huntsburg, Middlefield and Parkman townships, the Village of Middlefield and Cardinal Schools for November. (Please note: These meeting notices are NOT legal notices.)
Huntsburg Township: Nov. 19, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings held at the Town Hall, 16534 Mayfield Road.
Middlefield Village: Nov. 14, 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: Nov. 19, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, unless otherwise noted.
Cardinal BOE: Nov. 13, 6:30 p.m., regular meeting. All meetings held at BOE Office, 15982 E. High St., Middlefield, unless otherwise indicated.
Real Estate Transfers
Following is a list of area real estate transfers for the week of Oct. 28 and Nov. 4-6, 2024, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only.
HUNTSBURG TOWNSHIP
Timothy A. Frank, 16529 Mayfield Road, to Stuart Miller and Marcus Smith, $125,000. (0.28 acres)
American Asset Management Corporation, 16476 Mayfield Road, to Matthew and Michelle Hickey, $262,000. (1.25 acres)
Raymond J. and Mary A. Slabaugh, and Martin W. and Martha Byler, Burton Windsor Road, to JAWS Lumber LLC, $114,800. (6.37 acres)
MIDDLEFIELD TOWNSHIP
Chester A. and Alma J. Mast, Nauvoo Road, to Chester A. and Alma J. Mast, $12,000. (9.00 acres)
Frank Rulong and Keli Almy, 17172 Kins-
man Road, to Keli Almy and Jon Swontek, $135,000. (2.67 acres)
MIDDLEFIELD VILLAGE
Rosemarie and Fred F. Ogrinc, 15360 Knox Circle, to Jennifer and Victor Paul Holbert, $252,500. (0.11 acres)
Robert E. Novak, Roger A. Novak, Linda M. Grossmyer and Sandra L. Ziemak, 14871 Lantern Court, to Jacob P. and Caroline Hoover, $250,000. (0.29 acres)
PARKMAN TOWNSHIP
William A. Urbanowicz and Susan U. Manion (trustees), Nash Road, Mumford Road, 15100 Nash Road, to Susan U. Manion, Elmer W. Byler, Marvin W. Byler and Wayne M. Byler, $625,100. (109.81 acres)
Susan U. Manion, Elmer W. Byler, Marvin W. Byler and Wayne M. Byler, Nash Road, Mumford Road, 15100 Nash Road, to Elmer W. Byler, Marvin W. Byler and Wayne M. Byler, $625,100. (109.81 acres)
AUTOS & PARTS
Wanted: classic or muscle car/truck, any year, or condition. 440-590-0193.
2008 Nissan Xterra: Nice, MUST SEE, 134k, Winter Ready, Well Maintained. Also, 2002 Harley Davidson Sportster: 10k, Great Shape. MAKE OFFERS 330-8583213.
FOR RENT
Chardon: small, cozy house, 2BR, 1BA, upstairs, attached utility room and single car garage, oil heat, rural setting. $1,100/mo. 440-286-3840.
FOR SALE
Two burial plots at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens with full package: 2 vaults, 2 caskets, dual memorial headstone; $7,400. 440-476-0706.
Bicycle: Classic English Racer 25.5” frame by famed English frame builder Colin Laing, Campy equipped with Campy tools, 1960’s vintage, like-new condition, really!!! $600. 440-548-2414.
FIREWOOD for sale: $150 per cord. 440-338-5201.
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Benelli Super Black Eagle 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun, 26” barrel, EC, $1,400. 440-564-1172.
Warehouse flat bed push cart: wood/metal on wheels, perfect for coffee table, dog bed, or stack them, 4 available, $185/ea, 440-668-8768 or SLW4134@att.net, pictures available.
Moving Sale: Single bed spring mattress, $100. (2) Recliners, $50/each. (2) Kirby sweepers, $20/each. Weight bench, weights, curl bar, $60. Swing glider, $50. 440-313-1413.
Ladder jacks $50. 12-foot expanding plank $100. Mantis Tiller $200. Hitch Carrier Tray $100. Hand-held electric leaf blower $50. 440-554-5731.
CAMERAS: Praktisx, Minolta, Nikon, Polaroid One Step. Electric log splitter, copper kettles, many aquariums, clocks, kerosene lamps, pottery jugs. Inquire 440-3383563.
Kenmore Dry Dehumidifier, 70-pints, $75. Craftsman 10-inch compound miter saw, $25. Craftsman electric hedge trimmer, 25-inch blade, $25. Troybilt 5550-watts, portable gas generator, like new, $350. 440-834-1753.
All classified line ads run in The Geauga County Maple Leaf on Thursdays, and in the Chesterland News and Middlefield Post on the weeks each newspaper is published. The Chesterland News and Middlefield Post are published every other week on opposing weeks.
PETS & ANIMALS
Kunekune piglets for sale. Born 7/25. AKKPS registered. Boars and gilts. Call or text 440-223-9023.
MISCELLANEOUS
FREE fact: smart voters in Florida and the Dakotas! They rejected recreational marijuana!!! ORDER your HOME GROWN TURKEY today! $3.75/# dressed wgt; $3.50/# drumsticks; $5.28/# ground.
Processing dates: 11/25, 12/9, 12/23. Call 440-3635591. Durkee Rd, Huntsburg.
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
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ALL Season Tree and Landscape LLC: Tree trimming, small removals. Fall clean ups. Yard waste, trash removal, storm clean up. Gutter cleaning, window cleaning, mulching, etc. Call Mitchal for your next exterior project; you will not regret it. Quality work for a fraction of the competition!!! SENIOR, VETERAN, FIRST RESPONDER DISCOUNTS. 24-HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE. 440622-2049.
Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses, we do most anything. Call between 8a-4p, 440-813-4272. No answer, leave message.
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.
Ballet Classes now available in Huntsburg! For class schedule and sign-up, contact Olivia Hoffman at 440728-6875 or info@asyouwishstudios.com.
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.
WANTED TO BUY
Buying all Stanley Bailey planes. Call Karl at 440-8123392.
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.
