Chesterland News 5-08-2024

C HESTERLAND N EWS

Volume 55, No. 25 Wednesday, May 8, 2024

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West G Inks Agreement

With Teachers Union

By Brian Doering Brian@karlovecmeDia com

Superintendent Richard Markwardt expressed gratitude April 22 after West Geauga Schools Board of Educa tion approved an agreement with the West Geauga Education Asso ciation.

The terms of the contract are expected to begin July 1, 2024, and end June 30, 2027, according to the agreement.

“I am grateful that the board and the teachers’ union were able to come to such a speedy agreement,” Markwardt said, adding the agreement between the teachers’ union and the school board was a rollover of the existing contract with minor language housekeeping edits.

“We did not actually commence full negotiations,” he said. “The board and the teachers' union have had a strong positive relationship for the last several years and I think that history of cooperation is what made the rollover possible without reopening the contract.”

The base salary for teachers will increase by 3.2% during the 2024-2025 school year, 3.3% during the 2025-2026 school year and 3.5% during the 2026-2027 school year, according to the agreement.

Markwardt said the annual raises for the next three years are healthy ones that reflect the effort and success of teachers in raising the bar on instruction.

“They are deserved raises,” Markwardt said.

He acknowledged not knowing of any other Ohio school district that has matched the academic gains of West Geauga in recent years.

“The board and administrators are appreciative of our teachers' work,” he said.

In other business, school board

Basista Family Celebrates 50 Years at West G Plaza

By Brian Doering Brian@karlovecmeDia com

Tom Basista finds it hard to believe how quickly the 50 years his family’s owned West Geauga Plaza in Chester Township have flown by.

After looking through photographs collected over the years and recalling changes made to buildings, signs and people, Basista recently reminisced about past tenants who have come and gone.

Daughter of Ghost Army Soldier To Speak Memorial Day

By Brian Doering Brian@karlovecmeDia com

Chester Township’s Memorial Day Ceremony May 27 will be a little extra special this year as Pamela Pastoric shares the story that earned her late father a Con-

gressional Gold Medal.

In an interview April 10, Pastoric expressed a desire to share her father’s medal with others during the service at Chester Township Cemetery.

“There are so many stories from every branch of the military, and just today, all the Rosie the Riveters were recognized, as well, with a Congressional Gold Medal at the capital,” Pastoric said. “Everyone did their part at that time and many younger people do not

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Listed are public meetings and executive sessions for the month of May, unless otherwise noted. These meeting notices are NOT legal notices.

Chester Township: 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.

Russell Township: 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.

Markwardt

Town Crier

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 1-800733-2767 to make an appointment.

Genealogical Society Meets

May 14, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Kelli Bergheimer will present "DNA Basics: What Do We Get From Our Ancestors?” at the next meeting of the Geauga County Genealogical Society being held in the Bostwick room at Chardon Library, 110 E. Park St.

The program begins after social time and a short business meeting at 7 p.m. Registration is required; visit www.gcgsoh.org.

West Geauga Kiwanis Meetings

Tuesdays, 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 local students and the community.

Third Thursday Social

May 16, 8-9 a.m.

Join West Geauga Chamber of Commerce for a workshop at Fairmount Center for the Arts, 8400 Fairmount Road, Russell Township.

The speaker is faculty member Clay Yoder. Visit wgchamber.com to register.

Outreach Spaghetti Dinner

May 16, 6-7 p.m.

Christ Presbyterian Church offers free drive-thru spaghetti and meatball dinners the third Thursday of each month. Salad and dessert are included.

The church is located at 12419 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.

Women’s Caucus Meets

May 17, 7 p.m.

The Geauga Democratic Women’s Caucus will meet at the Geauga Democratic Headquarters, 12420 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township.

Social hour begins at 6 p.m. Bring a friend and contributions for the HOLA Food Cupboard. For information, call 440-273-8200.

Free Fresh Produce

May 18, 9-11 a.m.

Newbury Community Church hosts a fresh produce giveaway at 14916 Auburn Road. Cleveland FoodBank provides the service to lower income Geauga County residents the third Saturday of each month through October.

Please bring ID and bags.

Spring Drive-It-Yourself Tour

May 18, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Join Destination Geauga’s 20th annual self-guided tour of Geauga County with 25 participating businesses. Each stop offers either a discount, giveaway or sample to enjoy.

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understand the history of the time.”

The nation’s capital honored a secret World War II unit called the Ghost Army, as well as one of its members — Marion “Pat” Pastoric, of Chester Township — posthumously with the medal March 21.

The 23rd Headquarters Special Troops staged more than 20 deception operations — often dangerously close to the front — in France, Belgium, Luxembourg and Germany, said the Ghost Army Legacy Project in a Jan. 22 press release.

Pastoric, who attended the event representing her father, called her experience in Washington D.C amazing, yet very surreal.

“To see the leaders of both parties, representatives, senators, generals and chairman of the joint chiefs of staff was not the everyday gathering,” Pastoric said. “I was very proud of my father, of all these men and his friend, now mine, Bernie Bluestein, who received the Gold Medal on behalf of the whole unit. My brother, Ray, joined me in receiving Dad’s medal at the dinner, as well as all the other families that did so for their fathers.”

After more than 50 years of keeping it top secret, the existence of the Ghost Army was declassified in 1996 when the public first learned of the creative, daring techniques they employed to fool and distract the enemy about the strength and location of American troops, according to the GALP.

The army’s techniques included the use of inflatable tanks, sound effects, radio trickery and impersonation.

“For what this group of men were asked to do, and traveled very far across Europe to do so, it was amazing that so few were lost being the diversions that they actually were,” Pastoric said. “I guess I feel that there was a part of Dad we never got to know the full

Union

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members passed a resolution for the donation of former Newbury Schools memorabilia to the Geauga County Historical Society and Century Village Museum.

“Much of the memorabilia is still here because we are going to be showcasing it in our athletic department and some of our

story of as many families also said. All these men were just regular guys and went on with their lives afterwards, but I learned they had been given a letter to keep their secrets.”

Chester Township Trustee Ken Radtke said April 15 he had been in contact with Pastoric and asked if she would be interested in speaking at the ceremony.

“She came to a trustee meeting recently to meet the board, introduce herself, gave a brief summary of her father’s work, brought some of his service commendations and a bronze replica of the Congressional Gold Medal the members of the Ghost Army received,” Radtke said.

He recalled Pastoric mentioning some Ghost Army men were still alive and a few of them had attended the recognition ceremony.

“It is such a very unique story that more people need to learn about and Ms. Pastoric telling her father’s story, because of his local ties to Chesterland, will help bring some of that to light,” he said.

Pastoric said she looks forward to honoring all who have served throughout the years and are still serving the country.

“I have a much greater appreciation for all of them,” Pastoric said.

It is difficult to fully appreciate the meaning of a person giving their life in service to others, Radtke added.

“There are many ‘regular Americans’ who did extraordinary things in service to their country, much of it unknown, unheralded or secret,” he said. “Thousands died in sacrifice for others and Memorial Day is an opportunity to publicly acknowledge that.”

He said he is looking forward to gathering with citizens to pay respect to those who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of the country’s freedoms and values on Memorial Day.

“We are blessed to live in the United States and need to think about the sacrifice of others every day,” he said. Memorial from page 1

showcases,” Markwardt said. “This was material that we agreed could be placed with the Geauga County Historical Society and Century Village Museum.”

A total of 197 items will be donated to the historical society and CVM, which include photos, yearbooks, chairs, knight statues, floor mats, a certificate, a teacher contract from 1928, uniforms, programs, and a building cinderblock and plaque, according to the resolution.

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Doris Marie Baxter

Doris Marie Baxter (nee O’Hara), age 99, passed away peacefully at sunrise on April 25, 2024, at her residence.

Obituaries

Born April 19, 1925, in Detroit, Mich., she lived in Chester Township for 61 years before moving to Lakewood three years ago.

Doris was a sales associate in the baby department of Sears in Richmond Mall for 35 years.

During her childhood she was a Worthy Advisor of the International Order of the Rainbow for Girls, a Masonic youth service organization.

Doris is survived by her son John Baxter. She is preceded in death by her husband, Clay Baxter; sons Dennis Clay Baxter and Douglas Baxter; siblings, Arthur (Peggy) O’Hara, Gladys (George) Kemeney, Elmore “Inie” (Gilbert) Ouelette and Robert (Doris) O’Hara; and parents, John and May (nee Martin) O’Hara.

A Prayer Service in Doris’ memory was held May 1, 2024, at the Chapel of Western Reserve Memorial Gardens, 11521 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.gattozziandson. com for the Baxter family.

Gardening

Perennial Gardeners Plant Sale

May 11, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland’s annual plant sale in the parking lot of Chester Town Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, features a large assortment of hanging baskets, perennials, natives, houseplants, herbs and annuals. Check out the Garden Shed and the boutique for unique items related to home and garden. Gift certificates are available now. Sale will be held rain or shine. For more information, email perennialgardenerschesterland@gmail.com.

Herb and Plant Sale

May 17 and 18

The Chagrin Valley Herb Society is holding its annual herb and plant sale at the Bainbridge Library, 17222 Snyder Road. Hours are 1-3 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday. Proceeds help to rebuild and maintain the herb gardens and tea house at the library.

Container Gardening

May 18, 10 a.m. to noon

Join Geauga County Master Gardener Volunteer Kathie Bottger for “Container Gardening - Think Outside the Pot” in the Patterson Center at the Geauga County Extension Office, 14269 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton She will provide instructions, demos for planting, suggested plant varieties, design and color combinations. Registration is required; call 440-8344656. For more information on the free workshop, visit geauga. osu.edu.

Have gardening questions? A Master Gardeners Volunteers helpline is available in the office or via phone Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, May through October, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Or email questions to mggeauga@yahoo.com anytime. Include as much information as possible; photos are helpful.

Planning a garden-related event and need a speaker or interested in learning more about MGV scholarships? Call 440-834-4656.

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Pick up a map of participating businesses and collect a stamp at each stop.

At the end of the tour, head to Adam Hall, 11455 E. Washington St., Auburn Township, for the finale with music, food and a chance to win prizes from local businesses. One must have at least 10 stamps on the map to be entered to win. Drawings begin at 4 p.m.For more information and the list of participating businesses, visit www.destinationgeauga. com or call Kathy at 440-632-1538.

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 440-9917432 by May 12.

Lions Club Meeting

May 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.

Free Community Concert

May 22, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

RockAbility, an adaptive, integrated music project for musicians with developmental disabilities, will be performing at the Geauga Board of Developmental Disabilities / Metzenbaum Center, 8200 Cedar Road, Chester Township. The all-ages performance is free.

Civil War Encampment

May 25 and 26

Geauga County Historical Society presents a Civil War Encampment on the grounds of Century Village Museum in Burton. The event features authentic reenactors, sutlers, battles and a special live musical performance. For information and tickets, call 440834-1492 or visit centuryvillagemuseum.org.

Memorial Day Observance

May 27, 10 a.m.

Chester Township elected officials are hosting a Memorial Day observance ceremony at the Chester Township Cemetery on State Route 306. The remembrance service honoring veterans will be held rain or shine. For further information, contact the Chester Town Hall at 440-729-7058.

Holiday Polka Party

May 27, 1-7 p.m.

A Memorial Day polka dance party will be held at SNPJ Farm, 10946 Heath Road, Kirtland. Enjoy ethnic food and live music featuring the orchestras of Don Wojtila and Frank Stanger. Open to the public. For information, call 330-318-3004.

Seniors

West Geauga Senior Center 8090 Cedar Road, Chester Township, 440-279-2163

• AARP Safe Driver Course: May 17, 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Bring one’s driver’s license and AARP card. Preregistration starts at 8:45 a.m. Cost for AARP members is $20 and $25 for nonmembers. Make checks payable to AARP and give them directly to the instruc-

Plaza

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West Geauga Plaza — on the corner of state Route 306 (Chillicothe Road) and state Route 322 (Mayfield Road) — is a community shopping center with over 30 stores, according to the plaza website.

Basista’s family has donated countless hours and funds towards making Chester a better place to live and do business, he said, adding his family’s mission will continue.

“I look forward to seeing our merchants thrive and to (filling) up our vacant spaces with new energetic entrepreneurs. My motto has always been, ‘If you do well — meaning the merchant — then I do well,” Basista said.

He touched on how his family acquired the plaza in 1974.

“My father, Dr. R. Edward Basista, was an orthodontist by profession, but was also introduced to real estate at a young age — supposedly going around helping his grandmother collect rent. The real estate interest stayed with my father as an adult and he would spend time on the weekends driving around looking for land in what he thought were promising areas,” Basista said. “He happened to drive through Chesterland and somehow heard that the shopping center was possibly available to purchase.”

Basista’s family are lifelong Clevelanders who grew up on the east side of town. His father was a first-generation United States citizen, he said.

“Over the years, many of my family members and extended family have been involved in the business. Most notably is my older brother, Ron, and my wife, Cathy,” he said. “Our success has truly been a family effort.”

Basista said the family has continued to make improvements to the plaza every year to keep it in good shape.

“When my brother, Ron, came on board full time around 2002, he did a tremendous job putting in place systems to make sure the property was kept in good shape,” Basista said. “I do not see any additions happening

tor. Call to register by May 6. Hot lunch is available but must be ordered when registering.

• Cookies with the Chief: May 20, 12:30 p.m. Meet with Chester Chief of Police Craig Young in an informal setting. Young will talk about the community and current scams and tell seniors how to protect themselves. Reservations are required for the free event by May 13. Refreshments will be served.

in the future, as the Chesterland market is already over-saturated with commercial space.”

Out of all the businesses that have come and gone, Basista always remembers Revco, also known as CVS, which left the plaza in 2004.

“That left a big void at the shopping center. Revco was our third-largest tenant by square footage and provided a lot of foot traffic at the north end of the shopping center. It has proven to be a difficult space to lease back up,” Basista said. “For a few years, the West Geauga Senior Center occupied part of that space, but then they moved to the (Bessie Benner) Metzenbaum Center.”

Basista recalled celebrating the grand opening of the North Wing building in 1990, when local TV celebrities "Big Chuck" Schodowski and "Little John" Rinaldi were hired as a draw for the event.

“They arrived hanging onto the back of an antique fire engine. When Big Chuck saw me, he noticed the resemblance between myself and Little John — other than I was taller,” he said. “On the spot, Big Chuck jokingly offered me a job to fill in for Little John in case Little John had to be away.”

Basista said the event also had a dunk tank, where then-Chester township police officer Mark Purchase — who later became police chief and now township administrator — ended up volunteering to be dunked.

“The well water was extremely cold and the dunk tank was in the shade,” Basista said. “Even some of our merchants could not resist the opportunity to get me wet. It was a fun time.”

He noted Chester Township is a special place because of the people who live, work and volunteer there.

“I came from Cuyahoga County, so coming out to Geauga County (was) a whole different vibe,” he said. “The people I have met in Chesterland over the years have been great. I am very grateful for the friendships and advice of Joe Weiss, Pat Mula and Mark Purchase, who have known me since 1988. The many service organizations in town do a great job and deserve more credit."

Chester Government Update

The Chester Township Board of Trustees held a special public meeting with department heads, their administrative assistants and the fiscal office on the morning of April 18. There was discussion about budgets, financial tracking and how best to communicate between departments and the fiscal office to ensure efficient and accu rate reporting and timely ex pense tracking.

The April 18 regular meeting began at 6 p.m. with the swearing-in of a new police officer, Richard Myers, and trustees welcomed Myers to the team. Additionally, Chief Craig Young informed trustees that Chester Police Officers Anthony Insana and Steven Ettinger were selected as the Law Enforcement Officers of the Year through the Geauga County Bar Association. The board is grateful for the efforts and sacrifices the township police officers make every day.

trator Mark Purchase had been researching options for several months, and this product, with a five-year warranty and functionality, was deemed the best option.

There was a motion to accept the bid from Karvo Companies for the asphalt resurfacing of County Line and Old Mill roads. The project cost is estimated at $1,275,000 of which $736,000 is Chester Township’s responsibility. It is a joint project with the Village of Gates Mills, so expenses will be shared. In addition, the township has received $250,000 in grant funding and a loan amount of up to $150,000, depending on the final cost of the project, in Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) funding to support the project.

Mara McClain, of Sedgwick, the township’s third party administrator under the Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation program, explained options available for BWC insurance. With Chester’s improving workplace safety, the township has the option of remaining in the pooled group retro program that is shared risk or switching to the conventional group rating program, which may have some recognized cost benefits, but different levels of risk. More discussion will follow in upcoming meetings.

A public hearing to permit the use of electronic signs was conducted. There were no public comments received, and the trustees approved the Z-2024-2 as recommended by the Chester Zoning Commission and the Geauga County Planning Commission.

Next, Jim Ptacek, of Larsen Architects, provided some preliminary drawings of the proposed roof replacement project for the southern garage of the Chester Road Department. A specification will be developed and sent out for public bid.

In fire department business, the board approved the hiring of part-time firefighter/ paramedic Donovan Ferguson and $7,393 to Lexipol for an annual subscription for department policies.

A resolution was passed confirming Chester Township’s support for the American-250-Ohio program celebrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. The board also recognized Isabel Gracon as the recipient of the Girl Scouts Gold Award.

The township received a Lifepak 15 Heart Monitor/Defibrillator from the Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital and trustees appreciate the generous donation.

A motion to approve the installation of irrigation systems by Innovative Companies for $5,325 was approved for the Parkside Park corner of state Route 306 and U.S. Route 322 and the gazebo. The area is currently undergoing renovation in coordination with the Perennial Gardeners.

After a brief executive session, the board met in public session and approved a $300 bonus to zoning/BZA administrative assistant Kathleen McCarthy for her valued help in onboarding and training Kimberly Bican, the new township board of trustees administrative assistant. Trustees welcome Bican to the township and are excited to have her join.

With the addition of electronic signage to the zoning resolution, the trustees approved $32,931 to Daktronics for an outdoor dual-screen electronic message center for the town hall monument sign and $3,500 to Electolite for the installation. Township Adminis-

Friday May 10 | 6:30pm

$40/person, limited seating

Three gifted mediums unveil flower messages, spirit art, and other divinations. Light Refreshments after.

14653 E. PARK ST. BURTON, OH 44021 (440) 834-1492

Saturday May 11 | 10am - 5pm $5 at the door

Come for many unique vendors. Stay for lunch. Join us for a mystical day! Delve into the world of tarot readings, palmistry, and aura readings as you explore the talents of gifted psychics and mediums. There will be speakers throughout the day. Multiple healers will be on site from Reiki Masters, Access Consciousness Bars Practitioners and Reflexology Practitioners. Immerse yourself in a realm where the unknown becomes familiar and the extraordinary feels like home.

Submitted by Ken Radtke Jr., Chester Township Trustee

Police Update

The following is the year-to-date summery through April 30 of incidents handled by the Chester Township Police Department. Total incidents were 3,849. Of those, 139 were Criminal/Traffic Summons and 29 were arrests.

911 Problem 8

Abandoned Vehicle 1

Agency Assistance 32

Alarm Residential 45

Alarm-Business 53

Animal Abuse 2

Animal Problem 33

Assist Fire Department 332

Bad Check 2

Burglary Resident 1

Business Check 780

Citizen Assist 79

Citizen Dispute 9

Citizen Fingerprint 12

Community Relations 37

Community Education 27

CPO Service 1

Custodial Interference 5

Deliver Message 1

Disabled Vehicle 53

Disorderly Conduct 3

Deceased 3

Domestic Dispute 17

Domestic Violence 5

Drill or Exercise 8

Controlled Substance Problem 1

Elder Abuse or Neglect 1

Escort 8

Explosives Problem 2

Extra Patrol 845

False Information to Police 1

Foot Patrol 5

Found Property 5

Fraud 19

Gas Leak 4

Harassment 4

Illegal Burning 4

Information Report 152

Injured Person 8

Invalid Assist 22

Juvenile Problem 5

Lockout 44

Lost Property 6

Medical Emergency 1

Missing Person 1

Noise Complaint 4

Odor Investigation 8

Overdose 1

Parking Problem 7

Harassing Phone Calls, Hang Up 1

Poison 1

DUI Alcohol or Drugs 2

Property Damage 5

Residence/Vacation Check 41

Repossession 5

Road Rage 1

Recreational Vehicle Problem 7

Sick or Injured Animal 8

Smoke Alarm 1

Smoke Investigation 2

Solicit without Permit 3

Suicidal Person 7

Suspicious Circumstance 97

Theft 8

Threatening 4

Traffic Control 2

Traffic Crash-Private Property 14

Traffic Crash With Injuries 17

Traffic Crash - Non Injury 33

Traffic Enforcement 89

Traffic Hazard 28

Traffic Offense 38

Traffic Stop 639

Tree Down 10

Trespassing 5

Unauthorized Use Motor Vehicle 1

Unsecure Premises 5

Utility Problem 2

Vandalism 1

Warrant Service 15

Weapon Offense 3

Welfare Check 32

Wires Down 15

Real Estate Transfers

Following is a list of area real estate transfers for the weeks of April 22 and April 29, 2024, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only.

CHESTER TOWNSHIP

Andrea M. Shea (TOD), 11431 and 11443

Chapin St., to John H. and Martha Smith Janssen (trustees), $550,000. (4.06 acres)

Todd B. Dyckes, 8950 Ranch Drive, to REO Investments LLC, $50,000. (2.00 acres)

James and Tiffany L. Tanno, 9040 Wyan-

dot Road, to David A. Steigerwald and Jacqueline Steigerwald, $380,000. (1.00 acres)

GBC Real Estate Partnership, 8844 and 8834 Mayfield Road, to Tierra Associates Limited, $2,650,000. (38.25 acres)

RUSSELL TOWNSHIP

Edward P. and Rebecca F. Asher, 8225

Music St., to John E. and Donna B. Sauers, $829,000. (7.18 acres)

Christopher Nightwine and Catherine Davidson, 15914 Fernwood Road, to 15914 Fernwood Road LLC, $316,500. (0.31 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.

AUTOS & PARTS

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

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

FOR RENT

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

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.

EVENTS

Dorothy’s Porch Free Rummage Celebration, Lutheran Church, 10621 Aubrun Road, Chardon. May 30-31, 9a2p. Clothing, household items, bedding, etc.

FOR SALE

Antique wood window panes. Multiple sizes. $10 each. 440-313-6581.

2013 Can-Am Spyder RTS/SE5: circuit yellow, mint condition, new tires, his/hers heated saddle seat upgrade, all maint. by dealer, 10,000 miles; $11,200. 440-346-2255.

All items in Middlefield: Large recliner, floral loveseat, large TV stand, Rollator walker mobile commode, antique desk with attached bookcase. Call 440-552-4115.

Antique Tinning Tools: Seth Peck & Co. brass top turning machines, 1830-1480’s; Marshalltown No.18 Lennox throatless shear, 1912; creasing swedge, 18301840’s. Call 4440-553-5292.

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

Firewood: Seasoned Hardwood. Average length 17”. Free delivery within 10 miles of Chardon. 4’x8’x17” $120. Fresh cut firewood discounted now. 440-687-5404. Howard Rototiller: 42” wide, for compact tractor. Cat 1 three-point hitch. $1,800. 440-487-2955.

Fan: 30”inch pedestal with mister; $100. Black English saddle, no stirrups; $50. 440655-9999, leave message, I’ll return your call.

Used Solar Electric Fence: 1.25-acre t-pole fence with 4 treated wood pole corners with two 10ft gates. Includes 45 7ft T-poles with 7 wire stands, insulators, tighteners, IntelliShock 120 Solar Fence Charger and assortment of extra insulators, wire and tools. Less than 4 years old. Pics Avail or see in Chagrin Falls. New $2,100, sell $900. Call 216 409-9593.

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. Cultivator: 9-inch electric front tine Mantis; $200. 440554-5731.

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.

Western Reserve Memorial Gardens, Chesterland OH, Chapel Mausoleum, Double Glass Niche; $7,500. 440487-9131 after 5pm.

Classifieds

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

Celli Spading Machine: NYP-130, will spade 51” wide up to 12” deep. Has had very little use, only on a vegetable garden; $4,000. 440-548-2414. Rhubarb, picked fresh. Burton/Troy area. Call 440-834-1177.

GARAGE/ESTATE SALES

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. Second Hand Treasures. A unique shopping place. Something for everyone! Weekly Sales: Thursday, Friday, Saturday. 9a-5p. Many $1 bargains. 9098 Old St Road, Rt.608, Chardon.

PETS & ANIMALS

Wanted: Bobwhite quail. 440-321-8152.

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

MISCELLANEOUS

FREE fact: Surprise! More kids are trying pot in states where it’s legal. Ask them if they know its dangers. Help them understand.

RENTAL WANTED

Healthy quiet Christian female seeking Christian woman’s home to rent a quiet room and private bath in Chardon area. I am waiting for my subsidized senior unit to open within 3 to 9 months or maybe a bit longer. I have good references. No smoking. No pets. 619-709-0069 or g.laurel@icloud.com.

SERVICES

Experienced landscaper looking for lawns. My service includes cut, trim and blow. Call or text Frank at 440635-7774.

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. Top Shelf Construction LLC: Decks, Garages, Trim interior and exterior, Remodeling. Jonathan Fisher, 330-4423995, topshelfconstrunction@yodermail.net.

Precision Exterior Renewal Solutions: Insured. Tree trimming, shaping, storm damage/clean up. Trash and waste removal. Window, gutter and chimney cleaning. Etc. Etc. Senior, Veteran and First Responder Discounts. Call Mitchal for your Free Estimate at 440-622-2049. 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, land clearing, firewood, excavation and sewer work. 440-687-5404.

WANTED TO BUY

4-wheelers, 3-wheelers, dirt bikes, mini-bikes, go-carts, golf carts, gators, farm tractors/equipment, trailers, riding mowers, snowplows. Paying cash. 440-413-3119.

Old fishing tackle wanted: fishing lures (wood or plastic), mouse to bear traps, wooden duck decoys. Call Lee 440-313-8331.

Buying all Stanley Bailey planes and machinist tools. Call Karl at 440-812-3392.

WORK WANTED

Experienced housekeeper, will help clean, do laundry, and more, in Geauga county. 440-313-1804.

25 words for $15 Deadline: Friday at Noon