Chesterland News 4-24-2024

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‘Our Life was Just One Bowl of Cherries’

Chester Historical Village Keeper of the Cane Accepts Honor in Husband’s Memory

By Amy PAtterson Amy@kArlovecmediA com

When 97-year-old Chester Township resident Dorothy Herrick was honored April 14 as the Chesterland Historical Village “Keeper of the Cane” for her decades of support, she had one caveat — to share the privilege with her late husband, Tom.

Because she hadn’t been to a CHV board meeting since he died in 2016, Dorothy said at first, she was reluctant to accept the honor.

“I finally decided that, well, since I couldn't have but one name on the cane, and there wasn't room for Tom's name, I would take it with his memory,” she told a crowd of friends and family in the historic town hall.

“Everything we did at the historical (village) for almost 40 or 50 years, we did as a team,” Dorothy said of her husband. “Everything we did in life. I mean, we started going steady when we were 15 and our life was just one bowl of cherries. It was just fabulous.”

According CHV’s March 2024

newsletter, Dorothy and Tom met at Shore High School in Euclid where, in ninth grade, she spotted him from a distance. The two shared everything, including the same birthday in 1926, and married after he returned from fighting in World War II.

Judith Schwed, former CHV president, presented Dorothy with a cane embossed with names of previous Keepers, as well as their birth and death dates. Previous Keeper of the Cane, Roy Ditto, was awarded the honor in 2014 at the age of 93.

Schwed led the event with a retelling of the history of the cane, which was first presented in 1927 to Sipha Patterson, then the oldest resident in Chester Township, by her grandnieces.

“So, her grandnieces decided to have a party for her, and at that party, they presented her with . . . this cane that we're also going to present to Dorothy because that cane has been passed on over all these years,” Schwed said.

The cane is passed not to the oldest resident of the township, but to the eldest, she clarified. Dorothy is the 23rd elder to be chosen as “Keeper of the Cane.”

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Community Meetings

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Dorothy, who moved to Chester from South Euclid in 1970, said she was “more or less pushed” into attending her first CHV meeting by a friend.

“I went to this (CHV) meeting because (my friend) called and she

In order to be eligible, an elder must be at least 85 years of age and a township resident for at least 25 years, Schwed said.

said, ‘You have to join because I sent your membership in,’” Dorothy said. "I went to this meeting and this little lady got up and she said to the committee that was there, 'Isn't there somebody that can take a project and see it from beginning to end?'"

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Cirino Charged with Sex Crimes While at West Geauga

By JAmie WArd JAmie@kArlovecmediA com

Former West Geauga football coach Lou Cirino has been charged with two felonies after being investigated for inappropriate relationships he had while employed at West Geauga High School, according to a Geauga County Grand Jury indictment.

Cirino was arrested by Chester Township police and the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office April 12 and remained in jail until his first court appearance April 15 at Geauga County Common Pleas Court in front Judge Carolyn Paschke.

Chester Township: May 1, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; May 2, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees; May 13, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; May 15, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; May 16, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees; May 30, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.

The indictment states Cirino engaged in sexual conduct with a student during his time as a West Geauga teach er and coach between 2009 and 2010, which is sexual battery.

It also states Ciri no had sexual contact with someone under 13 years old between 2004 and 2005, which is gross sexual imposition.

“These allegations are from nearly 20 years ago. Imagine if you were left to defend allegations from decades ago. Fortunately he has the support of a big loving family — the entire family is prepared to defend the charges.”

Both charges label Cirino “a sexually violent predator.” Both are third-degree felonies.

parents for firing him as head football coach that December, officials confirmed that a woman from Cirino’s past at West Geauga wrote an email which was referred to the Strongsville Police Department. It was then referred to Geauga County.

Russell Township: May 2, 2 p.m., Board of Trustees; May 6, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; May 15, 4 p.m., Citizens’ Park District; May 16, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees; May 22, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission. All meetings are held at Russell Town Hall, 14890 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.

West Geauga BOE: May 20, 7 p.m., regular meeting. All meetings are held at the BOE Community Room, 8615 Cedar Road, unless otherwise noted. Cirino

The victim was the same in both charges, said Chester Township Police Chief Craig T. Young.

“After an exhaustive investigation by our detective bureau, we were able to get here,” Young said.

Cirino’s lawyer, Joseph R. Klammer of Mentor, said in an email:

Appearing via video, Cirino, 40, a 2002 West Geauga graduate whose address changed from Columbia Station to Warwick Lane in Chester, pleaded not guilty and posted his 10 percent of $10,000 cash or surety bond.

“Chester police did a great job,” Geauga County Prosecutor Jim Flaiz said.

Strongsville Schools placed Cirino on administrative leave when the investigation began in December. Cirino has been a government teacher at Strongsville High School since 2017.

After the Strongsville Schools Board of Education took heat from

“Strongsville police received an allegation against Mr. Cirino that was forwarded to the Chester Police Department since it allegedly occurred when he was employed by West Geauga Schools. Chester police are investigating the matter,” Flaiz wrote in an email in December.

“On Dec. 10, the Chester Township Police Department was made aware of an allegation that a former staff member of West Geauga High School had an inappropriate relationship with a 16-year-old student during the 2007-2008 school year,”

Chester resident Dorothy Herrick, 97, was honored April 14 as the Chesterland Historical Village “Keeper of the Cane,” in honor of decades supporing the village.

Town Crier

Food Pantry Open

April 26, 10 a.m. to noon

The food pantry at the Chester Christian Center church is open to anyone in the community in need of food. One does not need to be a member of the church to attend. The church is located at 11815 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.

Free Community Dinner

April 26, 5-6:30 p.m.

Mayfield United Methodist Church is hosting dinner at the church located at 7747 Mayfield Road in Chester Township. Carryout is available.

Water Safety Rodeo

April 28, 1-3 p.m.

University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center and Safe Kids are sponsoring a free event that teaches families about water safety in a fun and engaging way at the Geauga Family YMCA, 12460 Bass Road in Chardon. Children who attend each receive a free life jacket.

Questions? Contact Briana Price at Briana.Price@UHHospitals.org.

West Geauga Kiwanis Meetings

April 30, 6:45 p.m.

West Geauga Kiwanis meets every Tuesday at the Chesterland Baptist Church, 12670 Chillicothe Road. Join for a free dinner and learn how Kiwanis serves the local community. West Geauga High School seniors are reminded to turn in their scholarship applications for college and trade school now. Learn more at wgkiwanis.org.

Spring Social Networking

May 1, 5-6:30 p.m.

Join West Geauga Chamber of Commerce for a spring social happy hour at the Affelder House, 15139 Chillicothe Road. Visit wgchamber.com to register.

FGP Explorers Series

May 4, 10 a.m. to noon

Join Foundation for Geauga Parks to explore wildflowers and sugaring history along

the Eagle Trail at Headwaters Park, 15052 Mayfield Road, Huntsburg Township.

For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-5641048.

Geauga Skywatchers

May 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Join Geauga Skywatchers Club for its next meeting at the Geauga West Library. To register, visit www.geaugalibrary.net.

Lions Club Meeting

May 7 and 21, 7-8 p.m.

Chesterland Lions Club holds meetings the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at the Lions Shed located on the east side of the West Geauga Board of Education building. The club always welcomes new members.

Bloodmobile

May 13, 12-6 p.m.

American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe, Chester Township. Visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-733-2767 to make an appointment.

Women's Connection Luncheon

May 15, 12-1:45 p.m.

Join Christian Women’s Connection for a luncheon at the Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township. Guest speaker Trina Oats will share her personal journey and special guest is local songstress Lori Scott.

To RSVP by May 10, email cwcchagrin@ gmail.com or call/text 440-708-8322.

Lions Club Gun Raffle

May 18, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Chesterland Lions Club is holding a gun raffle at Eddy Fruit Farm. Email CLCraffles@ gmail.com for tickets.

Auburn School Alumni Reunion

May 19, 2 p.m.

The Auburn School Alumni 116th Reunion will be held at Adam Hall on Washington Street. The event is open to anyone who attended Auburn School for any period of time as a teacher, student, staff member or other capacity from 1933 to the 1990s.

By reservations only, contact Patti Phillips at 440-343-0054 or Jake Trethewey at 440-991-7432, or email AuburnSchoolAlumni@gmail.com with one’s name, address and how many by May 12.

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She knew she was put in that room for a reason and on the way home from the meeting, Dorothy said she would run a flea market for the CHV. For the next few decades, Dorothy and her friends in CHV worked to gather antiques and collectibles for auction and to sell in the town hall basement.

Schwed said 10 people were nominated for the honor of being named keeper, and after a series of interviews with each candidate, CHV trustees unanimously selected Dorothy. Friends and family stepped up to the microphone over the course of an hour to illustrate why.

In one instance, when the village was in dire need of an indoor restroom, Dorothy reached out to multiple celebrities for donations.

“She called and wrote movie stars, anyone who had any ... national fame to donate because we needed a toilet,” said Ruth Aster, who serves as a CHV trustee. “We had 5 acres and buildings and no toilet. And doggone it, if everybody didn't send her pictures, shoes — I remember some tap dancer sending signed shoes — they sent all kinds of things. People bid on it and we got enough money that we had our first working, flushing toilet."

One item sold was an autographed book signed by Richard Nixon. However, the book only brought in two dollars, the CHV newsletter said.

Another friend, who was not able to attend in person, sent her recollections of Dorothy’s CHV tenure in a note that recalled, among other things, Dorothy and her family would head out in a fur-lined van for a day of auctions and

estate sales with a box of donuts for sustenance.

Dorothy’s two sons and two daughters were present and her daughter, Wendy Nye, who lives near her in Chester, said she cannot think about her family’s involvement without thinking of their father.

“The ‘Keeper of the Cane’ is a wonderful thing, but to me, it's also just a drop in the bucket for my mom and dad's many, many years they spent here at the historical village,” she said.

Her mother and a friend would pick up antiques and collectibles for the flea market in the basement, Wendy said, after advertising in the paper that “two old broads in a blue pickup will come pick up your donations.”

“And they did that for years,” she said. “Then she'd call me up and my boys would come up here after school and unload the truck and haul everything down to the basement.”

"Including the side of a Volkswagen," Dorothy interjected, with one grandson corroborating from the audience.

Jeff Nye, one of Dorothy’s grandsons, referenced fond memories of hours spent loading and unloading treasures for the CHV flea market. The importance of community was impressed upon him and his brothers, Pete and Kevin, who were present along with their children to celebrate the occasion.

“I don't live here anymore — I live down in Cincinnati — so I don't get up here that often. But I think about the times we spent here and I think about the importance of community, the importance of family and that's something (I’m) trying to make sure that I pass on to my kids,” Jeff said. “And just such a wonderful example in this spot from these people. I'm very grateful for it. Thank you all for being here.”

Nancy S. Mancini

Nancy S. Mancini (nee Basconi), age 71, of Chester Township, passed away on April 16, 2024.

Obituaries

Beloved wife of 45 years to the late Enio S. Devoted mother of Anthony and Domenic (Dana). Dear sister of Michael A. Basconi (Lynn) and the late James Basconi.

Nancy could usually be found in the garden, where she loved planting flowers, or in the kitchen, whipping up something delicious! She was devoted to her family, a proud wife and mother who loved deeply. She was treasured and will be missed by many.

Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Nancy at DeJohn-Flynn-Mylott Funeral Home of Willoughby Hills, 28890 Chardon Road, between Bishop Road and state Route 91, on Friday, April 19, 2024, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Nancy's name to the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements by LoPresti Funeral Home, (440) 473 6299, www.loprestifuneralhome.com

Janice Marie Koster

Janice Marie Koster (nee Sanis lo), age 71, of Burton Village, formerly of Chester Township, passed away peaceful ly at Mapleview Coun try Villa in Chardon.

She was born Sept. 7, 1952, to the late Robert and Cather ine (nee Breznay) in Cleveland and lived in Geauga County for much of her life.

Council, Ohio Council of Nationally Accredited Flower Show Judges, Cleveland Flower Arrangers Guild, and Perennial Garden Club of Chester Township.

She was a member of the Governing Board of Geauga County Educational Service Center (2005-2021) and a member of the Ohio School Boards Association for 20 years.

Janice also was a Life Member of the Geauga County Historical Society and a longtime member of the Cortland Conservation Club.

Janice’s extensive career in community-based businesses included Chesterland News (1973-89), part-time dispatcher for Middlefield Central Communications (198083), Central States Airlines, Chester Township Clerk (1990-92) and Educational Computer Consortium of Ohio.

Janice was a devoted Cleveland Indians and Cleveland Browns fan. She could be found in her spare time at a sporting event or watching a game on TV.

Janice is survived by her sisters Catherine (Preston) Moss, of Painesville Township, and Lori (David) Jirousek, of Edmond, Okla.; nieces and nephews, Cari Payne, Olivia Jirousek, Darla Jirousek, Jennifer Guarniere, Brian Guarniere, Nicholas Guarniere, Heather Hills, Christopher Koster, Joseph Koster and Stacey Tabraue.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, James Koster; and sister Susan Sanislo.

Janice worked for the adult education for Mayfield Schools in programming and was also very involved in community service. She volunteered for many organizations, doing fundraising, including The American Heart Association, The American Cancer Society and Geauga Community Hospital.

An avid flower gardener, she was a member of the Garden Club of Ohio, Ohio Judges

The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 4-7 p.m., at Burr Funeral Home, 116 South St., Chardon.

Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at St. Helen Catholic Church, 12060 Kinsman Road, Newbury, followed by private family entombment at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Township.

Memorial donations in Janice’s memory can be made to Garden Club of Ohio Scholarship Fund, 10356 Ramm Road, Whitehouse, OH 43571, care of Cornelia Wagener; American Cancer Society; or the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.

Letters to the Editor

Thank You, Volunteers

The Kiwanis Club of West Geauga wants to thank Kiwanis pancake breakfast volunteers for all your efforts during the March pancake breakfasts. Because of your generous gifts of time and energy, we were able to serve over 4,500 people over the three weeks. This is our main fundraiser for the year and the money raised will go right back into the community by funding youth and community projects. Again, this year we can help Scout troops, Metzenbaum, college and trade school scholarships, and more.

We support the community by organizing and hosting the Independence Day parade, organizing a Leave and Take event, doing the Concerts in the Park and contributing to the pickleball court construction costs.

The only way the Kiwanis club can continue to have these breakfasts is by your strong volunteer support, from our youngest volunteers filling the syrup bottles and passing out extra pancakes and sausage, to our oldest flipping pancakes and running the dining area, we couldn’t do it without you.

We also have some unsung groups that bus the tables and wash the dishes.

So, again, thank you so much. If there is anything the Kiwanis can do to help your organization, please let us know. Visit our website at www.WGKiwanis.org.

Jim Metcalf Kiwanis Club of West Geauga

County Owes Chester Residents

Fact: A 34.07-acre parcel at 8200 Cedar Road is listed on the Geauga County (GC) Auditor’s website as being owned by the Geauga County Board of Commissioners (GCBC).

Fact: This parcel in Chester Township is zoned residential and is legally required to adhere to Chester Township zoning regulations.

Fact: The Metzenbaum Foundation placed deed restrictions on the property when it was donated to the GCBC in the 1970-1980s.

Fact: In 2023, a Chester resident’s letter

to the editor questioning the “for- or not-for profit” use status prompted me to research a governing body paying property tax versus being exempt from property tax.

Fact: The Chester Township Board of Trustees filed a complaint with Geauga County Auditor Chuck Walder questioning the rental space on the Metzenbaum parcel that was generating income but was exempt from taxation.

Fact: According to court rulings, a government body owning property is not automatically exempt from the community’s zoning regulations. (See Mentor vs. Laketran, and State vs. Brownfield).

Fact: On Sept. 21, 2023, I submitted the court’s rulings on both these cases to the Chester trustees at their public meeting.

Fact: County Auditor Chuck Walder informed the GCBC that they owed Chester Township property taxes from previous years of renting and generating income.

Fact: County Auditor Chuck Walder provided over 20 pages to the Ohio Department of Taxation detailing the errors in applications for “tax-exempt status” that resulted in generating revenue from publicly owned property.

Fact: The GCBC are appealing Mr. Walder’s findings to the State Board of Taxation.

Fact: In 2024, the Metzenbaum tax levies at 100% collection will generate approximately $1.6 million from Chester Township property owners.

Fact: Ignorance of the laws is not an excuse to receive a waiver or exemption. Classifying the Metzenbaum parcel rentals as “tax exempt” created the errors and loss of property taxes to Chester Township of over $700,000 from a publicly owned property.

I encourage the Chester Towsnhip Board of Trustees to send a letter supporting Mr. Walder’s findings.

I encourage residents to contact our Trustees to provide further information to the Department of Taxation regarding our zoning, the deed restrictions and of never having been notified that the GCBC was violating our zoning, and object to them granting or waiving the property taxes due to Chester Township.

Pat Mula Chester Township

Giving Back to the Community

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There are many worthy and notable causes for the Chester Township community to support, including hanging flower baskets and the beautification of Parkside Park.

Recently, Electolite Lite for Life donated $1,000 to Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland for the garden renovation project at Parkside Park. Giving back to his community is nothing new to owner Tim Covert, a.k.a. “Sparky.”

Electolite and Sparky have purchased volleyball nets, donated fixtures and labor for the horseshoe pitching area, donated man hours and materials for the gazebo, and LED lighting and power installations for Safety Town. So, next time you see Sparky, please thank him for giving back to Chesterland.

Perennial Gardeners Gear Up

For Annual Plant Sale May 11

Save the date! The Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland are having their annual plant sale the day before Mother’s Day, Saturday, May 11, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The sale is held rain or shine at the Chester Township Town Hall parking lot at 12701 Chillicothe Road.

Admission and parking are free.

There will be a large assortment of hanging baskets, perennials, natives, house plants, herbs and annuals available for purchase.

Plant sale attendees can also shop the “Garden Shed” and “Boutique” for unique home and garden items — some new, some gently used.

Cash, credit cards and checks are accepted. Those wishing to purchase a plant

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Young wrote in a media release. “Investigators are in the process of determining exactly when and where these allegations occurred. The investigation is in its initial stages, and no additional information can be released at this time.”

Cirino started teaching at West Geauga in 2007 and became an assistant defensive coach for the football team thereafter.

Superintendent Richard Markwardt said in an emailed statement: “On Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, the West Geauga Local School District learned that a former staff member who worked in the district in 2007-2008 is the subject of a police investigation. West Geauga will cooperate fully with any such investigation to the best of its ability.”

Cirino had been fired as head football coach at Strongsville after it was discovered that Mustangs players had stolen about $1,000 in merchandise from the retail store at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton,

sale gift card should contact Linda Wirth at lwirth@windstream.net or leave a message at 440-338-8644.

Proceeds from the plant sale directly support and sustain the club in its efforts to offer scholarships to local students pursuing education in horticulture; to initiate and support improvements and beautification of the community; and to provide educational programs at monthly member meetings.

Membership in the Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland is open to all Geauga County residents. The group meets once a month, usually at the Metzenbaum Center. For membership information or to attend a meeting or event, contact Cindy at 440-313-8018 or Jeanette at 440-477-1357.

according to cleveland.com.

At a Dec. 7 Strongsville Schools board meeting, a crowd of Cirino supporters urged the board to reverse its decision. A petition circulated by parents to reinstate Cirino had reached 1,769 signatures, stating:

“Our beloved coach Lou Cirino has been unjustly released from his position as the head coach of the Strongsville High School football team. This is a devastating blow to our community, as Lou is more than just a coach; he is a mentor, teacher, and highly respected member of our community.”

When the investigation began into the alleged crimes at West Geauga, Flaiz said the statute of limitations for rape and sexual battery cases had changed to 25 years.

Cirino’s next court appearance was assigned to Geauga County Common Pleas Judge David M. Ondrey.

The third-degree felony is a high tier charge, said Flaiz, carrying a maximum 60-month prison sentence on each charge.

If convicted of the most serious charge, Cirino would also be required to register as a Tier 3 sex offender, which is lifetime registration.

Real Estate Transfers

Following is a list of area real estate transfers for the weeks of April 8 & 15, 2024, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only.

CHESTER TOWNSHIP

Petronzio Management Company LLC, 8553 Herrick Drive, to AP Edu Services LLC, $545,000. (0.88 acres)

Mary A. Stokes (TOD), 11865 County Line Road, to Carrie and James J. Lorimer, $485,000. (3.88 acres)

Jeanine and Gregory Lee Caldwell, 7236 Sherman Road, to Hai and Ying Sun Wang, $540,000. (2.70 acres)

Etalo N. Frate, 12990 Heath Road, to Jason Christopher Snyder, $242,000. (1.10 acres)

Brian Cobb and Lori S. Cobb Kreisman, 7992 Oxford Lane, to Brian Cobb, $134,300. (3.00 acres)

RUSSELL TOWNSHIP

James A. Peckis, 13777 Fox Hills Drive, to JKW Property Group LLC, $160,000. (1.40 acres)

Karen A. Rosenthal (trustee), 8970 Galloway Trail, to Weslee S. and Carley Trillow, $875,000. (4.32 acres)

Robert and Mark Milstein, 7020 Kinsman Road, to Mark Milstein, $574,500. (9.74 acres)

Help Wanted

Lawn Care Needed, Kiwanis Lake Community, 440591-3676.

Normandy Products in Middlefield has immediate openings on all shifts for Press Operators, Material Handlers, Mold Setters, and Process Technicians. Our highly competitive pay rates start at $17/hour for Press Operators with and additional $1/hour for 2nd and 3rd shift. We offer a complete benefits package including paid vacation and sick time in your first year. We are safety focused, and provide on the job training. Apply now at jobs.crh.com.

Amish Housekeeper Wanted: Weekly house cleaning in Russell Township for small family. 203-907-7940.

AUTOS & PARTS

For Sale: Truck Cap by Swiss: 6’ Fiberglass custom, off a 2014 Chevy short bed. Like new $550. 440-785-6877.

2011 Ford F250: King Ranch, 4×4, 6.7L 196,000 miles, tuned, remote start, bluetooth, new front brakes, clean title. $17,999/OBO. 440-313-8461.

For Sale: 2008 Chevy Impala, 148k miles, runs and drives, needs work; $1,100. 440-313-1178.

FOR RENT

Warehouse or storage building: Washington St. near Rt. 44 in Auburn. 32X56, 12X12 overhead door, concrete floor, electric, and additional parking. $790/month. 12-month lease. 440-552-0228.

Office Space in Chardon: second floor, Main Street, approx. 535 square feet. $600/month, includes HVAC and water. Call 440-285-2247.

FOR SALE

Bolens model 5118H Heavy Duty Garden Tractor: 17HP, hydraulic, 48” direct-drive cutting deck and PTO; $1,300. 440-487-9001.

Howard Rototiller: 42” wide, for compact tractor. Cat 1 three-point hitch. $1,800. 440-487-2955. 2012 Toro, AC start, two-stage snow blower, 205cc Briggs & Straton, 22” cut, EC; $450/OBO. Antique wood window panes. Multiple sizes. $10 each. 440-313-6581.

Firewood: Seasoned Hardwood. Average length 17”. Free delivery within 10 miles of Chardon. 4’x8’x17” $120. Fresh cut firewood discounted now. 440-6875404.

Free horse manure: will load pickup truck or low trailer. Call Karl at 440-812-3392.

Porta potty; $100. Sofa: floral design, very good condition; Free. Call 440-655-9999, leave message, will call you back.

1987 Crestliner Saber Open Bow Fishing Boat w/trailer: welded aluminum, 22.5 long 8 ft. beam, 305 200 hsp. Bow mount trolling motor with many updates, fish finders, marine radio, dual batteries with charger, mooring cover, helm cover. Big boat, plenty of seating. Runs great. $13,500. 440-228-6287 text/call.

John Deere Lawn Tractor: Model 314, 14-HP, hydraulic 3-blade 46” cutting deck, w/snow plow and trailer; $1,200/OBO. 440-564-1172.

Western Reserve Memorial Garden Crypt for sale. Chapel Mausoleum. $10,000. Call 440-799-2136.

Pub Table: 42” round, cast aluminum, with 4 swivel chairs, 4 cushions and umbrella. Excellent condition; $350 firm. 440-223-6056.

Solid Cherry Corner Desk: like new, 78” tall, 48” depth, 64” wide, paid $2,250, asking $1,480/OBO. Antique French round marble table w/4 chairs, $1,600/OBO. 440-338-3563.

GARAGE/ESTATE SALES

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.

Community-Wide Garage Sales on Saturday April 27 from 9a-4p at Winfield Park and Westwood, off RT 87, near Sperry and ASM Geodesic Dome.

Trunk To You Garage Sale & Craft Fair: Sat. 5/18, 9a-1:30p. Metzenbaum Center, 8200 Cedar Rd, Chesterland. Support the Metzenbaum Foundation and score some great deals! Questions? 440-729-9406 x2502.

Multi Family: 12576 Bass Lake Rd. 4/25-4/26, 9a-4p, and Sat 4/27 9a-noon. Game table w/captain’s chairs, rugs, bedding, luggage, jeans, much misc.

PETS & ANIMALS

Sammy needs an indoor home! Large, handsome, black & white 6-yr old cat. Very sweet. Loves being petted & brushed. Neutered, vaccinated. Rebecca 440321-2485.

Shih Tzu puppies for sale: registered, vet checked, vaccinated, and micro-chipped; $850 each. 440-218-0577.

SERVICES

Albert’s complete tree service, land clearing, firewood, excavation and sewer work. 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.

Precision Exterior Renewal Solutions: Insured. Tree trimming, shaping, storm damage/clean up. Trash and waste removal. Window, gutter and chimney

440313-1804.

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.

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