Middlefield Community Trunk,Yard & Craft Sale
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Join the Middlefield Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, July 12 at the annual Middlefield Community Trunk, Yard, & Craft Sale.
This year's sale is one-day only and will take place at Harrington Square, 15561 W. High St., Middle field. More than 50 vendors have registered to set up their goods on this day, with an additional 20 off-site area homes and businesses also participating.
A printable and electronic map will soon be available on the Middle field Chamber of Commerce website
Community News from Middlefield, Parkman, Huntsburg and Surrounding Areas
Cardinal Gridiron Duo
Middlefield Care Center Celebrates 35 Years
By Jaime Fisher, mCC/FiC
Back by popular demand, Jaime Fisher has once again put pen to paper. Since I last wrote about three years ago, much has changed.
As summer begins to heat
up, I have been feeling nostalgic. It is easy to forget the countless life-changing days I have spent with new and experienced parents.
On April 15, 2025, I walked into the patient (Jacob) Anne (Miller) Miller’s room. Seated be-
side Anne were her grandmother and mother. They were all admiring Anne’s new baby girl. Four generations touched by the Care Center were seated in front of me.
As we began talking, I discovered that (Enos) Rachael Ann (Kempf) Slabaugh, Anne’s grandmother, helped paint the Care Center and her first delivery at the
Middlefield Care Center was a boy. He was number 38 in the birth log for 1990.
On Nov. 21, 1990, the night Rachel delivered, the board was meeting with Dr. Evans present. Ice cream was on the menu. Dr. Evans scooped a bowl of ice cream but was immediately called upstairs for
Tradition, Flavor Top Menu at Amish Country Kitchen
By ann Wishart ann@karloveCmedia Com
The grand opening of Amish Country Kitchen in Middlefield June 16 ushered in delicious, fresh and locally sourced meals for area diners seven days a week.
The spacious dining room, at 15015 Kinsman Road, provides a comfortable, friendly atmosphere and a buffet or table service by an experienced wait staff, said owner Christopher Kanieski during an interview June 23.
Many of the employees are See Kitchen • Page 4
Ohio BMV, Sheriff Issue Warnings Over Scam Texts
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Ohio residents are being targeted by scammers posing as the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to get personal information, authorities are warning.
“Ohio residents have reported receiving text messages from scammers claiming to be from BMV and informing the recipients that they have an outstanding traffic ticket,” the Ohio BMV said in a press release. “The text then instructs the recipient to pay immediately to avoid a license suspension.”
This is a phishing technique that is aimed to get personal and financial information, the BMV said, adding it is part of a national scam.
These messages could say you have outstanding tickets, you have a suspended license or ask for personal information, the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office added in a statement.
The messages could also look official with BMV logos and links, GCSO said.
“If you receive this text, do not fall for this scam,” Ohio BMV Registrar Charlie Norman said. “Do not click any links and delete the text. (The) Ohio BMV will never send you a text demanding payment or requesting your personal information.”
The GCSO emphasized that people should not click any links or give out any personal information.
“The BMV does NOT send unsolicited texts asking for personal info,” the GCSO said. “If in doubt, contact your local BMV office directly or visit their official website.” Scam attempts can be reported to the Federal Trade Commission at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
Community Meetings
Listed are upcoming public meetings and executive sessions in Huntsburg, Middlefield and Parkman townships, the Village of Middlefield and Cardinal Schools.
Huntsburg Township: July 15, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings held at the Town Hall, 16534 Mayfield Road.
Middlefield Township: July 14, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at Township Office, 15228 Madison Road, unless otherwise noted.
Middlefield Village: July 10, 5:30 p.m. –Recreation, 6 p.m. – Finance & Ordinance, 6:30 p.m. – Safety, 7 p.m. – Village Council. All meetings are at the Municipal Center, 14860 N. State Ave.
Parkman Township: July 15, 6 p.m., Board of Trustees, executive session with legal counsel concerning pending court action followed by regular meeting. All meetings are held at the Parkman Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, unless otherwise noted. Cardinal BOE: July 9, 6:30 p.m., regular meeting; July 23, 6:30 p.m., meeting/work session. All meetings held at BOE Office, 15982 E. High St., Middlefield, unless otherwise indicated.
Town Crier
Yard, Trunk & Craft Sale
July 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Middlefield Chamber of Commerce is hosting its yard, trunk and craft sale at Harrington Square, 15561 W. High St. in Middlefield. Pick up a map to visit other area yard sales at homes and businesses.
For information, call 440-632-5705 or visit middlefieldcc.com.
Gone Squatchin' Bigfoot Festival
July 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Bigfoot is coming to John's Country Nursery, 15808 Old State Road in Middlefield. The event will feature speakers from Ohio Night Stalkers and Buckeye Bigfoot Researchers. There will be a wide variety of vendors, entertainment, food and the Wildwood Express Barrel Ride.
For more information, call 440-632-0016 or visit www.johnscountry.net.
FGP Explorers Series
July 12, 10 a.m. to noon
Join Foundation for Geauga Parks for a Chagrin River aquatic adventure at West Geauga Commons, 14070 Chillicothe Road in Russell Township. For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.
Maple Splash Festival
July 12, 2-9 p.m.
The drawing for the Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield’s Maple Splash Raffle will be held at Century Village in Burton. Raffle tickets are $20 each.
Admission is free. The event also includes a 50/50 raffle, food trucks, live music, hot air balloon rides, games and prizes. Canned goods will be collected for the Veterans Food Pantry. Visit www.maplesplashraffle.com for tickets and list of prizes.
Bloodmobile
American Red Cross asks donors to make a blood or platelet donation appointment to help power the blood supply through mid-summer.
Donation appointments may be made by downloading the free Red Cross Visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-733-2767 to make an appointment.
• July 15, Middlefield Library, 16167 East High St., Middlefield, 12-6 p.m.
• July 23, Parkman Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, Parkman, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Vitalant July Blood Drives
Vitalant is calling on eligible donors to do their part to help steer clear of a summer blood shortage. Type O and platelet donors are especially needed. To make an appointment, call 877-258-4825 or visit vitalant.org.
In Burton: July 15, Meadow Glow School, 14400 Burton Windsor Road, 4-7 p.m.; and July 30, Mumford Road School - Mr. Hershberger's home, 16660 Mumford Road, 3:306:30 p.m.
In Middlefield: July 15, Sugar Valley School, 15218 Georgia Road, 3:45-7 p.m.; July 16, Woodchuck Knoll, 5247 Parks W Road, 3:45-7 p.m.; and July 23, Country Corner School - Sam and Linda Bender's home, 17350 Nash Road, 3:45-7 p.m.
Veterans Resource Fair
July 30, 3-6 p.m.
Geauga County Veteran Service Office is hosting a Veterans Resource Fair at Guidos Generations Event Center in Chester Township.
Learn about county, state and federal resources available for veterans and their families. Refreshments will be provided. For more information and to register, call 440-279-1860.
LCGS Summer Potluck
July 31, 5:30 p.m.
The Lake County Genealogical Society (LCGS) will hold its annual summer potluck at Concord Woods Nature Park, 11211 Spear Road, Painesville. Bring a dish to share along with a place setting and beverage
Cathi Weber, lifelong Willoughby resident and current director of the Little Red Schoolhouse on Shankland Road, will share ideas on how to "Name That Decade of Fashion" in old photos. Everyone is invited to bring some old pictures from their collections to display and share. Visit www.lcgsohio.org for more information.
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 and 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.
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John’s Country Nursery to Host Bigfoot Festival July 19
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While Geauga County is known for having the fourth-largest Amish population in the world, few realize Ohio also ranks fourth nationwide in Bigfoot sightings. This summer, locals and visitors alike will have a chance to explore the legend up close as John’s Country Nursery presents its first an nual “Gone Squatchin’ Bigfoot Fes tival” on Saturday, July 19, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The family-friendly event will feature special guest Mike Miller of the Ohio Night Stalkers, a group dedicated to researching Bigfoot ac-
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tivity in Ohio. A lifelong enthusiast of mysterious creatures, Miller began investigating Ohio sightings in 2008 and has since uncovered strikingly similar accounts from across the state. Though the group has not had a confirmed visual encounter, they have captured chilling audio recordings believed to be of Bigfoot, which were verified as unidentified by a professional sound analyst.
“Ohio may actually have more sightings reported because we don’t have the same vast forests as places like the Pacific Northwest,” said Miller.
“That makes it harder for Bigfoot to stay hidden.”
Miller has appeared on
experience,” he said.
Amish and the restaurant is in the heart of Amish Country – hence the name, he said.
In keeping with the Amish theme, the menu offers crispy honey-fried chicken, stuffed peppers, cabbage, kielbasa and pierogies, as well as other favorite comfort foods like Lake Erie walleye, broasted chicken and St. Louis ribs to satisfy any appetite.
“When you come here, we want you to come for the fresh food,” Kanieski said. “We don’t want it to be just great; we want it to be fabulous!”
To attain an “old world” approach to food, Kanieski visits the Geauga Growers auction weekly to buy the freshest raw ingredients available, he said.
As the summer advances, he will be finding locally grown fruits and vegetables to grace the Amish Country Kitchen’s tables.
“The entire premise for the restaurant is that eating is traditionally a social
Guests are welcome from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, until 9 p.m. Friday and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sun day, Kanieski said, adding they plan to be open on Thanksgiving and Christmas, as well as oth er holidays when many restaurants are closed.
Kanieski said the “Cash Only” sign at the door will be going away as soon as the pointof-sale equipment is installed in the next week or so. The machine accepting bank and credit cards was expected to be in place by Mother’s Day, he said, but installation scheduling was delayed. Meanwhile, the restaurant is only able to accept cash from its customers.
Since Burton is the pancake capital of the world and he understands how popular the traditional hotcakes are among area residents, they are on the menu all day long, he said.
“People love our pancakes, they don’t care if it’s 6 a.m. or 6 p.m.,” Kanieski said.
To keep with its “Buy Geauga” philoso phy, the restaurant also offers maple syrup from the Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield’s log cabin on Burton Square, he said.
television programs including “Terror in the Woods,” “These Woods Are Haunted” and the documentary “On the Trail of Bigfoot.”
The fascination with Bigfoot is not new. The earliest written account dates to 986 A.D., when explorer Leif Erikson described encounters with large, hairy, man-like beasts in North America. They called the creature “Skellring;” the Norse word “Skellring” is a term which roughly translates to barbarian.
Many Native American tribes also have legends of a “Hairy Man” or “Big Foot” reflected in pottery and pictographs. The Tule River Indians referred to him as Mayak Datat,
The “Gone Squatchin’” festival will feature:
• Expert speakers and storytelling
• Local vendors and raffles
• Square dancing and live music
• Food trucks and family activities
•Wildwood Express barrel rides
• Contests for “Biggest Foot” and “Best Yeti Beard”
•And even “UNBLURRY” photo ops with Bigfoot himself!
Admission is free, and all ages are welcome to attend. The event will take place at John’s Country Nursery, 15808 Old State Road, Middlefield.
businesses make the Amish Country Kitchen’s offerings especially tasty, Kanieski added.
Diane Schneider, owner of D.S. Cakes and Sweets in Newbury Township, is providing baked goods, such as cheesecake and shortbread cookies for the showcases by the entrance, he said.
D.S. is closed Sundays and Mondays, so the restaurant is providing an outlet for her desserts.
Fry pies, a famous Amish delicacy, and donuts made fresh at the Amish Farm Market in Middlefield, will also be available as dessert or for take-home treats, Kanieski said, adding the market is closed Sundays.
The patio is lined with pots of hanging flowers for sale, also from the farm market, he said.
“When you live in the country, everybody helps everybody else,” he said. “We need to get back to traditional values.”
It is a philosophy his general manager, Xander Rose, embraces, Kanieski said.
in the hospitality industry at the former Dutch Pantry, washing dishes 15 years ago, so managing this restaurant is a huge accomplishment, he said.
The Amish Country Kitchen is not Kanieski’s first trip down the river, either.
He also owns The World Famous Iron Horse Saloon at 13468 Main Market Road (Route 422) in Troy Township. He renovated and opened the historic eatery on the Cuyahoga River, where he also operates Crooked River Adventures, renting out canoes and kayaks.
Kanieski also has plans to expand the Amish Country Kitchen. The restaurant can accommodate up to 150, so large group get-togethers are possible and Kanieski said the patio will be open for diners.
Alcoholic beverages will be available once he has the licenses, he added.
In the meantime, diners can enjoy the ambiance and fresh cooking every day.
“You can taste the sunshine in our vegetables,” he said.
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at www.MiddlefieldCC.com. Maps also will be available at the sale and local stores.
We have a huge variety of vendors, many with general garage sale items including household goods, tools and decor. Other companies being represented include Paparazzi, Lila Rose, L'bri Pure n' Natural, 31 Bags & Pink Zebra. In addition, several local crafters will be offering hand-crafted items such as t-shirts, greeting cards, pillows, candles, soaps and Amish-baked goods.
New this year is food truck 10:31 Catering.
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Reese (Soltis), alongside me. That was nice in itself.”
Ciminello totaled 1,908 yards through the air with 25 touchdowns, while also adding 494 rushing yards with four more scores.
One game that helped put the duo on the map was the Huskies’ 36-33 home win over Grand Valley in week three.
Ciminello threw for 306 yards, surpassing the previous record of 303 yards set by Todd Barcikowski in 1988. He completed 18-of-26 passes with four passing touchdowns and rushed for 140 yards on 23 carries.
“My goal this season is to break the single-game record and the season passing record,” Ciminello said. “I knew I had to trust my receivers; I didn’t throw that great of a game. I just got it into my playmakers’ hands and let them make plays. It was pretty cool (to break the record); I’ve wanted to do it since I got into high school. It was huge for me to do that.”
Soltis broke the school’s record for receiving yards and touchdowns in a single game by catching 11 passes for 195 yards with four touchdowns, and he returned a kickoff for another score. Ian Frank held the previous record with 152 receiving yards in a 1989 game while Ralph Thompson held the record with three receiving touchdowns in a 1999 contest.
“It’s very special to be able to do this,” Soltis said. “I couldn’t have done it without my teammates and Cal throwing me good and
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Rachel’s delivery. Her delivery was quite efficient, so much so that Dr. Evans was able to enjoy his still-frozen bowl of ice cream. This birth became a longstanding joke between Dr. Evans and Rachel.
Notably, Rachel’s baby boy tied the number of girls and boys delivered at the Care Center.
This was just the start of the family’s relationship with the Care Center. (Joseph) Nancy (Slabaugh) Miller, Rachel’s daughter, delivered Anne on July 28, 2001, at the Care Center. These three blessed women before me now hold a gift from God and, hopefully, a future Care Center user.
This story is one of the many reasons why I consider myself to have the best job in the world!
In other news, on July 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Middlefield Care Center will host an Open House event. Please stay tuned for further updates.
Middlefield’s favorite Mexican restaurant, Kaballos, also will have its new food truck on-site. A special thank you to Halstead's LaZ-Boy Specialties for inviting and sponsoring them.
Other sponsor locations offering specials are Jersey Mike’s and Ferroni's Cafe & Coffee. Georgio's will be welcoming guests for pizza or a take-home treat after a day of shopping. Thank you to all sponsors, those mentioned above, as well as Karlovec Media Group (Geauga County Maple Leaf and Middlefield Post), Geauga Credit Union, U.S. Bank and Harrington Square for allowing us to use their parking lot.
See you there!
accurate passes. It’s not a one-man show, but it’s special. I think it says how well we can move the ball and shows what we can do this year by throwing the ball.”
Soltis, who was a first-team all-Chagrin Valley Conference wide receiver, shone in his own right all year long, accounting for 1,009 receiving yards with 17 scores, shattering six school records in eight outings en route to play for Div. III Trine University in Indiana.
“I performed very well this year, I have to give credit to my QB for that,” Soltis said. “He slung the ball perfectly in the right position where I could catch the ball. This year, we were just slicing and dicing; we knew how to read each other, and that was a big thing for us in breaking those records this year. I broke all six receiving school records at Cardinal, two in the Grand Valley game. It was a very good season, and that was what boosted me to go play college football.”
Not only did Soltis’ record-setting season catch the eyes of college coaches, but also his role in the North-South All-Star game, where his squad, North, won 10-6.
Soltis hauled in two passes for 44 yards in the win.
“It means a lot coming from a small school,” he said of playing in the All-Star game. “Doing what I did this season gave me the opportunity to go into that game and compete with some of these kids, and it just means a lot because it shows that there are some ballers in these smaller divisions. It was a big deal to represent Cardinal because in 80 years has been selected for that game, so it was a big moment and I’m very appreciative and I thank God for that.”
Faith Matters The Power of Love
Back in 1967, the Beatles serenaded us with the song, “All You Need is Love.” Who can argue with such “wisdom” or, for that matter, the catchy tune.
Just two years before that, Jackie DeShannon released the hit song, “What the World Needs Now is Love.” Of course, there have been a plethora of love songs written through the years. It is estimated that a hundred million love songs have been created and sung through the many centuries of human history.
Everyone seems to recognize that love is the heartfelt desire of us all. We need and want someone to love us faithfully and forever. Many would say that love is the fundamental need of every person. People who do not receive proper love as a baby or child, often end up struggling with deep seated issues related to self-worth, which can result in anxiety and depression.
cultivate and enjoy love in the most fulfilling and enduring way?
The best place to start is with God. After all, the Bible explicitly says that “God is love.” In other words, love is essential to His being and at the very core of who He is. It is no surprise that you and I discover what real love is by tapping into God’s love.
By Roger Kruse
Love is much more than the romantic infatuation we often hear sung about on the radio. Real love necessitates a whole range of practical realities like patience, forgiveness, unselfishness and faithfulness. That kind of love is not simply a part of our emotional make-up. It must be rooted in a commitment and a determination to love with action and not simply with words.
My parents did not often tell my brothers and me that they loved us. Nevertheless, they showed and proved it day after day. They cared for us, took a keen interest in our lives, disciplined us and proudly commended our various aspirations and endeavors. They were present at most every athletic event, took us fishing, on family vacations and taught us to work hard with the satisfaction of a job well done.
Sometimes love seems a bit elusive. We want it so badly but may go about pursuing its realization in our lives in the wrong way. When love fails us, it can leave us devastated and scarred. Just how can you and I discover,
If we want to understand and see God’s love in action, then we need to take a good look at the life of Jesus. God revealed Himself perfectly to us the life of His Son. Jesus was without sin and always in step with His Father’s will. Take some time to read the Gospels, beginning with Matthew, Mark, Luke or John. You will be amazed and captivated by the life and love of Jesus.
Wherever Jesus went, people were touched by His transforming love. He showed compassion and brought hope and healing. To those who drew close to Him, Christ offered the blessing of forgiveness and new beginnings. In addition, the Lord spoke truth and helped people see those things that needed to change.
When you meet Jesus, you will never be the same. Zacchaeus, the tax collector, was a greedy, cheating man, hated by all. Yet, after his encounter with Jesus (Luke 19), his life was radically changed for the better.
Likewise, the Samaritan woman in John 4. She was an immoral woman desperately trying to find love. After her conversation with Jesus by the water well, she boldly testified in her village of Jesus’ love and power to know and understand her life.
To put it simply, “We love because He first loved us” (1 John 4:19). As we put our faith in the Savior who died for us, we experience the power of love, both now and forever.
Roger Kruse still has plenty to learn about God’s love. Nevertheless, “nothing in all creation will ever separate him from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.”
Grant-In-Aid Program Available
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The Omega Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, a society of women educators in Geauga County, is offering a grant-in-aid to a female student who is entering her junior or senior year of college and is majoring in education.
The applicant must be a graduate of a Geauga County high school. The deadline for completed applications is Aug. 8. Interested applicants should contact Mrs. Deborah Hofstetter, Grant-in-Aid Committee, Delta Kappa Gamma, P.O. Box 313, Chardon, OH 44024.
Back to School Help for Geauga Kids
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Registration is now being accepted for Help Me Learn Day, a school supply distribution program for low-income children sponsored by Geauga County Job and Family Services.
The 19th annual Help Me Learn Day will be held Aug. 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Morning Star Friends Church, 12555 Ravenna Road in Chardon.
Pre-registration is required to participate. Identification in the form of a food stamp card, Medicaid card or photo ID is required. Free clothing, student haircuts, dental screenings and eye exams will also be provided compliments of Morning Star Friends Church, Square Up Barbershop, Northeast Ohio Neighborhood Health Services, LaBarberia Institute for Hair and Chardon Family Eye Care. For more information or to register by July 31, call 440-285-9141, ext. 1263.
Geauga Park District
For more information and registration, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Yarn Over in the Park
July 14, 1-2:30 p.m. and 6-7:30 p.m.
Swine Creek Reservation, Lodge Celebrate summer with the colors of the season at Swine Creek Reservation. Bring four to five colors of yarn that depict summer - shades of lush green, bright sunny yellow and brilliant sky blue. Participants must know how to crochet or knit, as this is not a “learn to” group. Project details will be sent prior to the program. Participants may also choose
to bring their own projects to work instead. Registration is required.
Spears to Arrows (Ages 9+ w/adult)
July 19, 1-4 p.m.
Learn the history of how the technology of projectiles changed from a simple spear to the compound bow through this hands-on program at Chickagami Park. Youth ages 9 and older with an adult will see how far they can throw replica spears with an atlatl, then have the opportunity to shoot recurve and compound bows. Registration required for all participants.
Real Estate Transfers
Following is a list of area real estate transfers for the weeks ending June 20 and June 27 and period July 1-3, 2025, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only.
HUNTSBURG TOWNSHIP
Allen A., Sarah, Andy A., and Betty Yoder, 17074 Pioneer Road, to Allen A. III, Martha A., Andy A., and Betty Yoder, $260,000. (5.00 acres)
Millstone Holdings LLC, 16930 Mayfield Road, to S&S Fabricating LLC, $153,000. (5.00 acres)
Hunter Klarich, 16250 Chardon Windsor Road, to Brock and Deborah Hattox, $42,000. (4.00 acres)
MIDDLEFIELD TOWNSHIP
Stephen J. Fisher, 15264 Bundysburg Road, to Norman W. Byler, $11,000. (1.01 acres)
E. Fredrick and Sheila S. Wright, 14864 Hayes Road, to Kyle Robbins Van Wig and Theresa Bengtson Van Wig, $330,000. (1.79 acres)
MIDDLEFIELD VILLAGE
Angelo J. and Kay G. Previte (trustees), 15335 Royal Oak Drive, to Lee Anne and Ronald J. Roth, $390,000. (0.21 acres)
NVR Inc., 15397 Oak Hill Drive, to Randall W. and Cheyenne L. Faulhaber, $332,100. (0.25 acres)
Middlefield Parkway, 15266 Woodsong Drive, to NVR Inc., $66,600. (0.20 acres)
Robin A. and Debora S. Parrish, 14894 Grant Drive, to Kristal Ann Cowle, $275,000. (0.38 acres)
Middlefield Parkway, 15269 Timber Ridge, to NVR Inc., $66,600. (0.40 acres)
Cristine D. Lewis, 15116 Timber Ridge, to Kevin Michael Maddern, $320,000. (0.19 acres)
NVR Inc., 15270 Woodsong Drive, to Melissa M. Babic, $403,500. (0.30 acres)
Michael and Lisa A. Costa, 14840 Thompson Ave., to C&S Rentals Ltd., $167,000. (0.61 acres)
Middlefield Parkway, 15401 Oak Hill Drive, to NVR Inc., $66,600. (0.25 acres)
PARKMAN TOWNSHIP
Marvin E. Miller, 16410 Old State Road, to Lester J. and Karen R. Miller, $300,000. (4.58 acres)
Chester O. and Susie D. Miller, 16776 Tavern Road, to Harvey M. and Kathy J. Weaver, $275,000. (2.01 acres)
Aden N. and Margaret S. Yoder, Agler Road, to Kenny N. Yoder, $75,000. (5.31 acres)
FOR RENT
Huntsburg: Remodeling: 5BR, 2BA. Includes laundry room, rec room or 6th BR, basement, garage. Large closets, 2 are walk-in. No pets, No smoking. 440-6365747.
FOR SALE
Firewood logs: 22-ft long, ash, red maple, black locust, mixed. 8-9 cord log truck loads. $850. 440-687-5404.
Patio Set: 42” High Top, 4 swivel chairs, cushions and umbrella. All cast aluminum, must see. $350/OBO. 440-223-6056.
Cat Tower: 78” tall, 2 cubbies, 3 shelves, 1 hammock. $40. Montville area. Leave message at 440-346-7708.
New white triple track Storm Windows: perfect for home & porch enclosures (7) 30-1/4x59-1/4 $75 each. George 440-336-5044.
Daylilies: over 450 varieties, $10 to $12 per large clump. Call 440-570-1377.
Fisher Price GeoTrax Train Lot: complete set with controllers, trains, buildings, tracks, accessories. $450 or best offer. 440-729-1082.
Anchor Brand Folding Bench Wringer Floor Stand: 48” tall, Patent 1896, $240. 440-554-5731. Jayco Quest 2004 folding camping trailer, propane tank, battery, 3-way fridge, 2-burner stovetop. $1,500/ OBO. Auburn. Text 440-591-9554.
2008 Nissan Xterra: Very Good Condition, $7,400. Two Large Kayaks, $800 each. SPINNER Exercise Bike, like new, $250. 440-901-4029.
Pampered Chef Multi Cooker: brand new, never used. Retails $229, will sell for $100. 440-632-0518.
Engine Hoist: 2 ton. w/8-ton long ram cylinder. $250. 440-487-2955.
Speakers: Two Infinity 10” woofer 4-ohm 200 watts speakers. Yamaha 200 watt receiver w/remote. $200 for all. 400-431-6944.
Great Wood Shop Hobby Wood: 100 board-feet wormy Chestnut; 200 feet planed and straight edged Black Walnut; 300 feet planed Butternut. Call to Inquire. 440336-2027.
DEER HUNTERS: (40) Deer Hunter and (73) Bow Hunter Magazines. Vintage, Excellent Condition. Great reading and informational. Harvest that Big One!! Inquire. 440223-9471.
Tractor: Farmall A. Excellent condition, includes belly mower, very good tires, easy start, runs well. Make Offer. 440-286-3295.
Scooter: needs work. $200. Call 440-286-3380, ask for Chuck.
Lake View Cemetery, 4 burial plots total (2 double lots): Cemetery Price $10,100 per dbl. Asking $8,000 each dbl. 440-729-0070.
Family Burial Plot for sale. All Souls Cemetery. Serene location in prime section. Section 16. 216-440-8743.
Two burial plots at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens with full package: 2 vaults, 2 caskets, dual memorial headstone; $7,400. 440-476-0706.
GARAGE/ESTATE SALES
July 11-12, 10a-3p, 9600 Fairmount Rd, Russell. 3-Estates Sale: 70yrs collecting. Downsizing. Antiques, collectibles, miscellaneous items. Cash Only.
UNIQUE GARAGE SALES: Weekly April - Oct, 4 buildings, Thursday thru Saturday, 9am-5pm. $1 most items. 9098 Old State Rd, (Rt 608, Chardon). Something for everyone!
Saturday July 26th, 8a-4p. 8701 Mayfield Road, Chesterland. “Maywood Community” Garage Sale! Take a leisurely drive through our development for individual sales!
PETS & ANIMALS
PASTURE RAISED BROILER CHICKENS: Available July 23. Order now: 3.25 pound whole bird. Rome, Oh 44085. Call/text Ian 440-387-9857.
Semi-feral cats need safe barn homes. They’ll be fixed & vaxxed before placement. Call Rebecca 440-3212485.
MISCELLANEOUS
FREE fact: be aware of “friend groups “ on social media promoting marijuana! 74 per cent more likely for young people to start using marijuana!
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.
Local Investor will pay fair cash price for homes or land in any condition. Fast closing. Call or text 440-3460161 today.
SERVICES
Team R Painting: We are here to meet all your interior and exterior painting needs! Give Jaden a call at 330531-3870 for your free quote today!
Certified Caregiver: will do in home care, laundry, housekeeping, and cooking. 440-313-1804.
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. Also, scrap cleanup and removal.
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. Call Karl at 440-8123392.
