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OSHA Cites West Farmington Contractor

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Glimpse of Yesteryear Page 6

Obituaries See Page 5

Faith Matters Page 6

Staff Report A 14-year-old boy working on the roof of a Berea townhome without required fall protection suffered critical injuries when he fell 20 feet to the ground.

Immediately following this serious incident, the company’s owner and three other workers put on personal fall arrest equipment to complete the roofing work in an apparent attempt to conceal the fact that fall protection was not in use at the time of the injury, according to a Feb. 26 U.S. Department of Labor news release.

The equipment had been in the employer’s job trailer onsite when the boy fell.

Double M Roofing & Construction LLC owner Melvin Schmucker attempted to hide the company’s safety failures, but footage from a nearby security camera showed the boy and three other employees working without fall protection See OSHA • Page 4

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The new Ohio Department of Transportation facility on 15 acres at the west end of Tare Creek Parkway in Middlefield Village is due to be finished by the end of September.

New ODOT Facility to Open This Fall in Middlefield

By Ann Wishart

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Nearly an acre and a half of former farmland in Middlefield Village will be under roof by fall if construction of the Ohio Department of Transportation’s new county headquarters goes as planned.

Isaac Hunt, public information officer for ODOT District 12, said the project is estimated to cost $9.5 million and consists of three buildings on the 15-acre site next to Tare Creek Parkway.

The largest structure will cover 37,080 square feet and house administrative offices, provide

truck storage and include wash and maintenance bays for vehicles, Hunt said during a phone interview March 4.

Another structure will store up to 7,000 tons of salt in 14,537 square feet and the third building measuring 10,366 square feet, will provide cold storage space and tanks containing 40,000 gallons of liquid de-icing material and 40,000 gallons of salt brine, he said, adding the area under roof adds up to nearly 62,000 square feet.

The Geauga County ODOT garage currently occupies 5 acres at the intersection of West Center Street and Rapids Road in Burton

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Village. The Geauga County Auditor’s Office website lists the sale date of the property as Jan. 1, 1990, and lists the market value of the property under development as $162,000. No sale price was listed.

The ODOT bought the 15 acres on Tare Creek Parkway in 2017 when the District 12 highway management administration decided to invest in a larger, more modern facility to replace the outdated yard in Burton, Hunt said.

“The Burton facility was the lowest rated facility in the state,” he said, adding more space was See ODOT • Page 4

Students Celebrate 100 Days of School Milestone Submitted

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Kindergarten students Joseph D., Hadley M., Emily B. and Aubree M. show off their 100 Days of School projects.

Some even dressed the part to mark the big day.

Cardinal has officially passed the 100th day of school. It’s a milestone everyone looks forward to every year and some of the Jordak Elementary School classes go all out to celebrate the feat.

Students in kindergarten classes made projects with 100 items on them - stickers, cereal, suckers - anything they could come up with to make 100. They also spent time counting to 100 in various ways using various items and doing 100 different exercises.

Students and staff also dressed the part to mark the occasion. It’s been a crazy year, but it’s going fast.

School is more than halfway done.

Keep up the great work everyone – despite challenges, everyone has succeeded in making the year great.

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Red Cross Blood Drives

The American Red Cross is urging healthy individuals, especially those with type O blood, to donate now.

Donation appointments may be made by downloading the free Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800733-2767.

March 12, Huntsburg Baptist Church, 16401 Mayfield Road, Huntsburg Township, 2-7 p.m.

March 19, Heritage Place Auction Barn – Event Center, 15920 Nauvoo Road, Middlefield, 3-7 p.m.

March 27, Parkman Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, Parkman, 2-8 p.m.

Growing Lilies and Daylilies

March 13, 9:30-11 a.m.

Geauga County Master Gardener Volunteers present Mark and Cynthia Druckenbrod, who have been growing and hybridizing lilies and dallies at their Lily Creek Gardens in Moreland Hills for more than 20 years.

The free virtual class will cover proper growing techniques, how to breed and create new cultivars of daylilies and how to protect them from deer.

To register, visit: go.osu.edu/geaugamgvdaylilies by March 11.

Maple Driving Tour

March 13-14 Join in the 2021 NE Ohio “How Sweet It Is” drive it yourself sugarbush tour hosted by Maple Producers of NE Ohio. Maple syrup producers across northeast Ohio will open their sugarhouses to visitors to learn about their operations and see the different ways they make their syrup.

For a complete listing of dates, times, producers and a map of locations, visit mpneoh. com or Maple Syrup Producers of NE Ohio’s Facebook. The sugarhouse tours are free of charge.

American Legion Pancakes

Atwood-Mauck American Legion Post 459 is serving its annual pancake and sausage breakfasts every Sunday through April 18, except April 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 14052 Goodwin St. in Burton.

Breakfast is by takeout only. The public is welcome.

For information, call Skip at 440-8341191.

Parkman Chamber Pancakes

Parkman Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual pancake and sausage breakfasts every Sunday in March, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Breakfast is by drive-thru/carryout only from the Parkman Community House, 16295 Main Market. Cost is $8 each.

Tunebackers Chinese Auction

March 20, 12-6 p.m.

The Berkshire Tunebackers are hosting their 10th annual spring fundraising Chinese auction at the Claridon Headwaters Park Boathouse pavilion, 13365 Old State Road, Huntsburg Township. It is a “stop in and bid” event due to Covid gathering restrictions.

After the event closes, winners will be drawn and contacted. Prizes must be picked up on March 21 from 12-4 p.m. at the boathouse.

Contact Debra Vaught with questions at 440-321-2035. Proceeds benefit the Berkshire School music program.

Community Meetings Listed are public meetings and executive sessions in Huntsburg, Middlefield and Parkman townships, the Village of Middlefield and Cardinal Schools for the coming weeks. (Please note: These meeting notices are NOT legal notices. To find out whether a government or school board meeting is in person or virtual contact the appropriate township, village or district office.

Huntsburg Township: March 16, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings held at the Town Hall, 16534 Mayfield Road.

Middlefield Village: March 11, 5 p.m. – Parks & Recreation, 5:30 p.m. – Finance & Ordinance, 6:30 p.m. – Public Safety, 7 p.m.

– Village Council. All meetings currently are virtual.

Parkman Township: March 16, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees; March 23, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission. All meetings are held at the Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, unless otherwise noted. (Trustees will hold the second meeting of the month via Microsoft Teams. Those interested in joining the meeting should contact the fiscal officer for the link.)

Cardinal BOE: March 10, 6 p.m., regular meeting; March 24, 6 p.m., work session. All meetings held at BOE Office, 15982 E. High St., Middlefield, unless otherwise indicated.

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A Glimpse of Yesteryear

By Rick Seyer This is a photo of the south side of state Route 87 taken in 1941. It is looking west from around in front of the current Cardinal School Board of Education building. The first building is the old Middlefield Bank building, built in 1901. Next is Middlefield Hardware, owned

by Charlie Harrington, and then the K of P

building that housed an IGA Grocery store.

Next to that is Henry Thompson’s Dry Goods store. Henry Thompson was a great-grandson of Issac Thompson, the founder of Middlefield.

The uses of the buildings farther down the street at this date are unknown to me. All of the buildings are now gone and the land is the parking lot for Middlefield Bank.

Help Support Middlefield Post, Local Journalism The view in the above photo is a continuation of the previous photo also taken on the same day in 1941. It is looking west from the intersection on Route 87. The building on the far right sat where the mini park is now. Over the years, it was used for many different businesses, but when the photo was taken it was being used as a gas station and car lot.

Going up the street you can see the railroad tracks of the B & O Railroad. The next building is where Olde Town Grill was located. At the time the photo was taken, it also was a tavern known as the Golden Robin.

The last building on the right is the old creamery, which burnt down a few months later.

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ODOT

from page 1 needed for the yard and equipment and for the facility’s 36 employees and administrators to work safely and efficiently.

No additional hiring is planned due to issues associated with the coronavirus pandemic and budget considerations, Hunt said.

The district plans to sell the 5 acres in Burton Village once it is unoccupied. The new facility should be done about Sept. 27, 2020, he said.

Middlefield Village Mayor Ben Garlich said when the village was approached by ODOT several years ago because it was considering moving its facility to Tare Creek Parkway, village council discussed the pros and cons. The property, which was used agriculturally, was zoned for residential development. The status was changed to allow development for the facilities in 2017.

“The challenge for the village was there

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from page 1 equipment on Dec. 17, 2020, the release said.

Sixteen days later, U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspectors observed Schmucker and four Double M employees installing roofing materials on a residential roof more than 22 feet off the ground in Hinckley – again without using necessary fall protection equipment.

Following inspections of both job sites, OSHA has proposed penalties of $73,533 to the West Farmington contractor and issued citations for two willful, three serious and

were no utilities developed on Tare Creek.

The only facility located on Tare Creek was our sewer treatment plant,” Garlich said in an email, adding the village conducted a financial analysis of the proposal before deciding the benefits to the village outweighed the cost of installing utilities to the site.

“It is the highest and best use for the property as it is located next to our wastewater treatment plant,” he said. “There is potential for some synergies with our service department in areas of salt storage, etc.”

Garlich said the ODOT facility will be attractive and, once built, likely to stay in that location for many years.

Financially, the village will benefit from several dozen employees paying income tax and from providing water and sewer services.

“The village’s main revenue stream is utility sales and employee income tax. This facility will be a solid financial contributor in these areas,” he said. “We welcome them to our village and hope we will have the best maintained roads in the county.” one other-than-serious violations of OSHA’s safety standards.

The agency determined the company allowed employees to work without fall and facial protection, failed to train employees about fall hazards, and did not report the injury to OSHA, as required, the release said.

“All too often, OSHA inspectors responding to reports of roofers without fall protection find the employer has the safety equipment on-site and refuses to ensure its use,” OSHA Area Director Howard Eberts, in Cleveland, said. “Exposure to fall hazards makes roofing work among the most dangerous jobs in construction. OSHA requires fall protection when working at heights greater than 6 feet.”

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Obituaries Clara A. Balazs

Clara A. Balazs, age 93, of Middlefield, passed away Feb. 19, 2021, at Ohman Family Living at Briar, with her family by her side.

She was born in Painesville, on Sept.

12, 1927, daughter of the late Earl and Clara (nee Waters) Heath.

Clara was married to Anton E. “Tony” Balazs for 46 years, before he died in 1986.

She enjoyed crocheting, making dolls and word puzzles. She loved nature, flower gardening, riding horses and loved her two cats.

She also enjoyed being with people,

talking to them and helping anyone who need it. She will be missed dearly.

Clara is survived by her daughter, Deborah (James) Calvin, of Middlefield; granddaughter, Jaimy Brown; two great-grandchildren, Kayden and Deklan; and brother Jack (Margaret) Heath, of Georgia.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Tony; brother Bob Heath; and two sisters, Vi Heath and Gloria Heath.

A gathering of family and friends to celebrate her life will be held at a later date.

Memories and condolences can be shared with the family at www.slyffh.com.

Schools Academic Awards Available

The Awards Committee for the First Congregational Church of Claridon announces the availability of awards for the academic year 2020-21.

The purpose of the award is to encourage students to further their education through a traditional college, trade school or the equivalent.

Persons who are graduating high school seniors, college students or high school graduates are encouraged to apply. Applications are available through the guidance office of Chardon, Berkshire and Cardinal schools, or by writing to Carane Ladd, Awards Chair, 12141 Bass Lake Road, Chardon, OH 44024.

The applications require evidence of church, community and school involvement, work and volunteer experience and financial need. The awards committee will give prefer-

ence to applicants affiliated with the church.

Completed applications must be postmarked by April 23.

Rotary Club Offers Scholarships

The Rotary Club of Burton Middlefield is offering a $2,000 scholarship to one graduating high school senior each from Berkshire and Cardinal high schools, and one to an Auburn Career Center Senior attending from one of the two districts named. The graduating senior chosen from each of the high schools can be planning to go to college, trade or technical school.

The deadline to submit an application is April 16.

To obtain an application, interested students may get one from their high school guidance counselor or request an application by emailing bethcroup@gmail.com.

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At this time in your life, would you say the Lord. She had been suffering 12 years that you are “close to God?” Is there an with an ongoing flow of blood, and was desawareness that God is near and making a real perate for help. She had spent all her money difference in your everyday journey? seeing doctors with the hope of getting well.

In his book, “The Purpose Driven Life,” Instead, her condition only got worse. NevRick Warren tells us, “You are as close to ertheless, there was a seed of faith in her God as you choose to be.” Think about that heart. She thought to herself, “If I just touch for a moment. Is your desire to get close to his clothes, I will be healed.” Despite her fear the Lord a casual thing or are you and hesitation to touch Jesus, she earnest in your determination to stepped out in faith. As a result, seek His face? Is intimacy with she was wonderfully healed and God something you are willing to blessed by the peace of Christ. pursue with enthusiasm? The BiBy the time Jesus arrived at ble exhorts us to “Never be lackJairus’ house, it was “too late.” ing in zeal, but keep your spiritual The sick girl had died and the fervor.” mourners were already wailing a Deep within every human soul sorrowful lament. But Jesus, asis a yearning to know God. St. Au- By Roger Kruse sured Jairus that what was needed gustine wisely observed, “You have made us now was not fear, but faith. Jesus went into the for Yourself, O Lord, and our heart is restless room where Jairus’ daughter lay, took her by until it finds rest in You.” Blaise Pasqual not- the hand and said, “Little girl, I say to you, get ed that, “There is a God-shaped vacuum in up.” To the complete astonishment of all those the heart of every person which cannot be present, the girl stood up and walked around. filled by any created thing, but only by God.” In both of these stories, great human The greatest tragedy of life is to never need and desperation preceded the miracuconnect with the One who made you and lous working of Jesus. However, even lesser loves you. On the other hand, nothing is as needs in your life and mine can give rise to a impactful as an encounter and ensuing friend- spiritual hunger that brings us whole-heartship with the Lord your God. Our journey edly to God. It is our privilege and joy to through life is, above all else, an oppor- choose to be close to God. tunity to discover faith and a daily walk with God. Roger Kruse has grown the most in his faith However, it will not happen unless you de- during the difficult times. As he draws near to sire it and seek it out. How much do you really God, God comes close to him. want intimacy with God? The Bible tells us that if you seek God with all our heart, you will find Him. Jesus affirmed the same when He said, “Blessed is the one who hungers and thirsts for righteousness, he/she will be satisfied.”

Often we meet God because we have needs. When life is tough and we find ourselves struggling to cope, spiritual hunger often increases. Despite our best efforts to work things out, we seem unable to overcome the challenges we face. However, what may look like a dead end street can become a new pathway leading to God Himself. Your extremity can become your opportunity to know the Lord and find His help. Next time you face a trial or hardship of some kind, try to remember that your need is actually a stepping stone to your Greatest Need, that is, to know and trust God. One day Jesus was traveling to the house of a man named Jairus. He had fallen at Jesus’ feet and pleaded earnestly for the Lord to come and heal his 12-year-old daughter who was sick and dying. As they walked along, an unnamed woman was in the crowd nearby

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Cardinal Schools

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Congratulations to Cardinal’s 2020-21 district spelling bee participants. From (l to r) back row are: Cambrie O., Dominic H., Taylor C., Gage W., Riley H., Ben L., Brayden C., Brooklyn S.; and front row: Candice B., Mia M., Amber P., Adrian M., Alanna P., Evan C. and Aliya L.

5th-Grader Wins Spelling Bee

Congratulations to repeat spelling bee champion Gage W. The fifth-grader won this year’s spelling bee in the 16th round by correctly spelling the word “expression.” He beat out 15 other students in grades three through eight to retain his spelling bee champion crown. He and runner-up Brayden C., a seventh-grader, battled back and forth for several rounds before Gage eventually won out. The third place winner was fifth-grader Evan C. This year’s bee was a little different due to COVID-19; there was no school-wide assembly, however, parents of participants were invited to watch the event via Zoom. After his Cardinal victory, Gage went on to represent the district in the Geauga County Spelling Bee the very next night, finishing third.

Other district spelling bee participants were third-graders Candice B., Alanna P. and Aliya L.; fourth-graders John L., Brooklyn S. and Mia M.; fifth-grader Cambrie O.; sixth-graders Dominic H., Amber P. and Adrian M.; seventh-graders Riley H., Taylor C.; and eighth-grader Ben L. Congratulations!

Spring Musical Preparations

Cardinal High School students are hard at work rehearsing and building sets for the upcoming spring musical, “Once Upon a Mattress.” It is a retelling of the story of “The Princess and the Pea,” but with a twist.

The kingdom is an unhappy one, for no one may wed until the prince is married and so far, no one has been good enough for his mother, the queen. A brave knight sets off in search of a true princess and returns with an unlikely match, but will the queen determine her a true princess of the royal blood and fit to marry her son?

Those participating in the musical, whether it be cast or crew, have been working hard since February to learn their roles and design the set so everything is perfect for opening night.

The play will be held virtually on March 19 and 20 at 7:30 p.m. A third performance will be March 21 at 3 p.m.

Tickets will be available for purchase soon on the district website, www.cardinalschools. org. Keep checking for information.

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Spelling bee champion Gage W., right, receives an elbow bump from Cardinal Superintendent Bill Kermavner after his victory. It is the second consecutive year Gage has won the spelling bee.

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Police Blotter The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Middlefield Village Police Department Feb. 18 through March 3, 2021.

house yesterday and was hospitalized, and caller was not notified by ex-wife. See report.

CITIZEN ASSIST March 3 10:26 p.m., Pierce Street. Male patient reported his crossword puzzles and pens missing. Dropped crossword puzzle and pens off for the male patient. Clear.

SUSPICIOUS Feb. 21 2:59 p.m., South Springdale Avenue. Caller states ex-employee is “lurking” around the store and giving her attitude when she approached him. Male has not caused any issues and is not trespassed from the property. He is waiting for his girlfriend to get off work. Male currently in parking lot. Caller said ex-employee hangs out for extended periods of time making employees uncomfortable and being “weird.”

Male has been told to stop going into the backroom because he no longer is an employee. Officer advised complainant being weird is not a crime but they can have him trespassed if they want. They said they will complete the trespass letter and contact police to serve it when he returns.

CITIZEN DISPUTE Feb. 20 11:42 a.m., North State Avenue. Male in lobby to speak to officer about what happened at Walmart. Complainant said a silver Chevy Silverado blatantly pulled around him to pull into a parking spot he was waiting for in the Walmart parking lot. He said he pulled into another spot close by and when he said something to the driver of the Silverado the male yelled “f--- off” at him. Officer advised complainant a report would be filed and unfortunately people aren’t so nice sometimes.

DOMESTIC DISPUTE Feb. 28 12:29 p.m., Ridgewood Drive. Neighbors upstairs have been arguing for several hours. Officer advised of call. Everything OK and people were arguing over going to lunch. Verbal disagreement only. Negative physical.

March 1 5:10 p.m., South Springdale Avenue. Male in store with 25 small boys. They said to the cashier he was not their dad.

They seemed afraid. Tall and burly white male, 40ish, blue flannel shirt. Unknown if he is in the store; this occurred at the self-checkout. Manager and cashier are in AP office looking at the cameras. See report.

HARASSMENT Feb. 28 8:27 p.m., South State Avenue. Caller is receiving harassing text messages from exwife and her daughter. Caller is upset that their teenage daughter OD’d at mother’s

March 3 6:13 p.m., West High Street. A male running around screaming, ran toward caller’s car. Male upset over losing money. He will remain at café until close when he gets a ride home. Checks OK.

Geauga Park District For more information, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org. No registration required unless otherwise noted.

Sap’s-a-Risin’!

March 14 and 21, 12-4 p.m.

Visit the sugarhouse and sugarbush at Swine Creek Reservation for a new spin on a traditional program. Registered participants may drop in any time during program hours to gather sap in the sugarbush with a horsedrawn sap sled and experience tapping, gathering and boiling methods used through history. See sap boiling in the sugarhouse, taste maple syrup and purchase some maple treats.

Maple Sugaring Hike

March 20 Explore the sugarbush and sugarhouse

at Swine Creek Reservation, Wood Edge and learn how the park district produces maple syrup.

Part of the Geauga Gems Trekking Series, hike about one and one-half miles along an easy to moderate trail.

Registration is required for the hikes offered from 9-10 a.m., 11 a.m. to noon, 1-2 p.m. and 3-4 p.m.

Nature Journaling

March 29, 9:30 to noon and 1:30-4 p.m.

Head out to the boathouse at Headwaters Park to attend the monthly series to learn basic journaling techniques and record one’s nature observations.

This month will focus on the wonderful world of waterfowl. A one-time fee covers the purchase of a journal, pen and pencil for use during the lessons and beyond.

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East Geauga Kiwanis Honors Outstanding Third-Graders

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East Geauga Kiwanis Club recently recognized outstanding third-graders from Burton Elementary School for their performance in class during the second grading period. Each student received a certificate and four literature books from the club. With Principal Mandy Randles are (l to r) top row: Henry Wheelock, Ben Roach, Matthew Giel, Kali Sebrasky; and bottom row: Harper Andre and Lola Bonner.

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The Care Center has been an exciting place to work, especially of lately. We are seeing so many new faces at the Center.

It has been an honor to provide care to so many first time and growing families that have never been here before. My favorite comment I hear is, “I never thought the Care Center was this nice.” Thank you to allow me to change your perception of the Care Center.

Like many other facilities across the nation, we are experiencing higher than usual births as people seek hospital options for low-risk deliveries. I am interested to see, as this vaccine becomes more available and the virus numbers decline … will people return to their prior choice of care? We shall see. I am hoping we can retain some of the new patients that are appropriate for the Care Center.

Update on the Full Moon Theory: According to my calculations, it does seem to have some effect on the last two months

of this year. January, the Wolf Moon, and February, the Snow Moon, both showed a slight increase in births … I will continue to update you on this Moon Theory.

As the Care Center becomes busier, staff shifts become around the clock.

Thank you to our hard working and dedicated staff members as we navigate these uncharted waters.

The Care Center continues to need constant attention for maintenance and upkeep. The fix-it list never ends! A big thank you to Owen Yoder and his son Eli for spending two days at the Care Center doing odds and ends maintenance jobs.

Remember my door is always open, my phone is always on (440-632-1900) … thank you for the best job in the world.

Jaime A. Fisher RN/DON Middlefield Care Center Director of Nursing

Real Estate Transfers Following is a list of area real estate transfers for the weeks ending Feb. 19 and Feb. 26, 2021, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only.

MIDDLEFIELD TOWNSHIP Sara A. and Eli E. Mullett Jr., 17621 Nauvoo Road, to Roy K. and Miriam J. Miller, $2,000. (0.30 acres) MIDDLEFIELD VILLAGE Kyle T. Herr (TOD), 16151 East High St.,

to Korey S. and Leanna Rae Herr, $80,000.

(0.28 acres) PARKMAN TOWNSHIP Beverly J. and Ronnie C. Frye Sr., 16631 Old State Road, to Aaron J. Wollitz and Maria Amrit, $257,000. (1.91 acres) James M. and Laura W. Kurtz, 17344 Reynolds Road, to Jason R. Miller and Martha Detweiler, $155,000. (2.20 acres) Robert T. and Marcella D. Kramer, Hosmer Road, to Joshua C. Hanson and Sarah A. Kramer, $9,500. (3.23 acres)

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Classifieds AUTOS & PARTS

MISCELLANEOUS

Cash for Junk Vehicles: running or not, classics/big trucks/etc., free removal, call/text Zac 440-679-7293.

Looking to earn additional income for your household? Call Sara at 440-6327115 for more information.

FOR SALE

SERVICES

Ethan Allen bowback solid maple kitchen/dining chairs, rare style #10-6211, set of 4 for $800 OBO, 440-729-4134 or slw4134@att.net.

Reliable Van w/hitch experienced driver. $135/day. 330-978-0367.

Sap Buckets For Ornaments. $5 Each.

Nevin Byler 17265 Pioneer Rd, Middlefield. 440-636-5340. Let Ring.

Blizzak Snow Tires. 215/55 R17. Used Very Little. 5 Tires For Only $225. 440564-9253.

Kubota Wood Splitter For Thule Point Hitch Tractor. The Best There is. $200 Or Best Offer. 440-548-2414.

Two Used JL Audio 12W6v2 Subs, Two Used Pioneer Mono PDX-M6 Amps. All Wiring Included. Excellent Condition.

Priced To Sell. $250. Text 440-552-4400.

John’s Plumbing: Affordable and reliable. Water heaters, toilets, faucets, drain cleaning, gas lines, sump pumps, well tanks. 440-285-0800.

Offering special discounts for interior and exterior painting and staining this season. 20 years experience. Professional and insured. Call Dan, 440-342-4552.

Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses, we do most anything, Call between 8am and 4pm, 440813-4272. No answer, leave message.

Brown eggs from free range hens, no antibiotics, no hormones. $3/doz. Local beef & hay St Rt 608 Claridon. Some deliveries available. 440-636-5747 Antique wooden butter churn $89; Humpback chest $89; captains chairs $49 each.

Large old wooden rocking horse $89; Antique clocks, 440-338-3563.

Brother Profile 588 manual knitting machine. Instructions & yarn. Make offer 440-834-8816.

Antiques. Spinning wheel, yarn winder, Victrola Floor Model oak, Radio Royal TRF, Radio IRC Kadette model-85, Singer treadle sewing machine, easel w/picture frame. 440-708-4990.

Thermoflo Co Beckett Oil Furnace low boy 90,000 BTU used 5 years. Best offer.

Hambden PU Ken 440-856-9776.

Help Wanted NEW TECHNOLOGY. Double or triple your income in the roofing industry.

Currently looking to work with two more individuals to apply liquid roofing systems.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity. See if you qualify.

Contact Matt today at (814) 547-2441

Farm help in Huntsburg. 440-636-5747.

Yard Worker wanted for Spring and Summer. Starting @$13/hr more with experience. drivers license needed. 440338-3563.

Light yard work:in the spring. Household: cleaning/organizing. 440-729-4242.

The lady (Chardon) who owns the tarp business please call Professor Gene.

Call 440-729-7667 to place your Help Wanted ad in the Middlefield Post!

Collectible Stamps: Legends of Hollywood – John Wayne series. Beautiful and in perfect condition. Remember this legend of the Old West movies. 20 stamps, 37 cents face value. Offered 2004.

Call 440-465-9101 between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Best Offer.

“Browns Capture Crown, 27-4” Plain Dealer Beer mug – 1963. Pictured Jim Brown and Frank Ryan. Call 440-4659101 between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Best Offer.

GARAGE/ESTATE SALES

WANTED Brothers GX6750 Typewriter. Nevin Byler 17265 Pioneer Rd, Middlefield. 440636-5340. Let Ring.

WANTED TO BUY Wanted Upright Freezer In Good Working Condition. 440-313-3718.

If you need to have a moving sale or estate sale call Kathy Willis at 440-8403226, partial estate buyouts also.

Old fishing tackle wanted: fishing lures (wood or plastic), tackle boxes, wooden duck decoys. Call Lee at 440-313-8331.

PETS & ANIMALS

Wanted ‘64-‘68 Mustangs, and other muscle cars/parts, Cash Paid. Call/text 440832-1465.

Pickles – Black & white 1-2 yr old female cat needs new indoor home. Spayed & vaccinated. Prefers to be an only cat.

440-862-0610.

Buying all Stanley Bailey planes and machinist tools. Call Karl at 440-8123392.

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