Chesterland News 8-14-2025

West Geauga Schools

BOE Places Substitute Levy on Nov. Ballot

By emma macniven macniven@karLovecmedia com

West Geauga Schools Board of Education decided to expedite their next levy, moving it up from the spring 2026 ballot to this fall’s ballot before any more potential changes happen to the state budget.

During a July 31 special meeting, the board unanimously passed a resolution to place a continuous, 4.82-mill substitute levy on the Nov. 4 ballot.

If passed, the levy would yield $6.05 million per year and cost home-

owners $169 annu ally per $100,000 property valua tion, according to the Geauga Coun ty Auditor’s Office.

“This … is something that’s actually been suggested to us by some community members, as well as the (Geauga County Budget Commission) that we should go (with) this substitute levy,” Vice President Bill Beers said during the meeting.

kind of taking frivolously, right? It’s something that has been in consideration for a while and it’s also been sort of accelerated because of the changes in what’s going on at the state as far as property tax.”

“So, this isn’t an action that we’re

Last month, state lawmakers

set a 40% limit for school district cash balance carryover and disqualified emergency and substitute levies, leaving West Geauga Schools in a lurch.

District officials had been considering replacing two current emergency levies — a 1.87-mill levy that collects $2.35 million and a 2.95-mill levy that collects $3.7 million annually — with a substitute levy on the May 2026 ballot, said district Treasurer Karen Pavlat last month, adding the 3.7-mill levy is

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There Will Be a New Voice at WG Football Games

By Brian Lavrich sports@karLovecmedia com

Over the last 30 years the West Geauga football program has had many changes. There have been different coaches, athletic directors and of course many different players.

One constant however has been Randy Sciria.

Sciria, 63, has been the voice of

“I’m not retiring, I’m just step ping down,” Sciria said.

Sciria has lived most of his life in Chesterland with his wife Jen ny, who is a West G graduate. He played nose guard and linebacker for the Wolverines during his fresh man and sophomore years before moving briefly to attend Mayfield High School where he he graduat ed.

Sciria’s interest in announcing

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West G Alum Aims for Career as Airline Pilot

taff report

A 2023 graduate of West Geauga High School is cruising down the runway toward a career in aviation, all stemming from a visit to the Geauga County Airport in Middlefield, said Outreach Coordinator Patty Fulop.

During her senior year, Bella Pollack, of Parkman Township, had an opportunity for an internship with airport Manager Ric Blamer.

Pollack said her father, Paul, introduced her to Blamer when she was a junior at West Geauga High School.

They had driven by the airport many times and when she expressed an interest in flying, her father took her for a visit.

“We walked in on a meeting one day and they were very welcoming,” she said. “Ric showed me around and took me up for a flight. I thought it would be pretty cool, but I didn’t realize how much I would actually enjoy it.”

Blamer took her under his wing and offered her an internship at the airport, giving her a solid background in the world of aviation.

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Town Crier

Kiwanis Summer Concert Series

Aug. 13, 7-9 p.m.

The Kiwanis Club of West Geauga continues its summer concert series at the Chester Township Park gazebo with the Great Geauga County Fair Band.

Then, on Aug. 20, come out to enjoy Ted Riser. Visit www.wgkiwanis.org to view the summer concert schedule.

Young of Heart

Aug. 15, 11:30 a.m.

Geauga Young of Heart will meet at St. Anselm Church in Chester Township. Bring a brown bag lunch. Refreshments will be provided. A speaker from the Geauga Park District will highlight the natural wonder areas that make Geauga County a biodiversity “hot spot.”

Flea Market on the Greens

Aug. 16, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Chesterland Historical Village will host its annual Flea Market on the Greens featuring treasures galore, music, food trucks and more. Join in a great time of treasure hunting. Admission is $3 for adults and free for children.

The village is located on the corner of Caves and Mayfield roads in Chester Township. For information, call 440-729-1830.

American Legion Chicken BBQ

Aug. 16, 5-7 p.m.

Newbury American Legion Post 663 is hosting its annual Texas style smoked chicken barbecue with sides at the Hunter Pavilion located at 11008 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township.

For information and tickets, call or text Ken, 440-635-6536.

Blessing of the Backpacks and Holy Donut Sunday

Aug. 17, 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.

Whether heading to pre-K or college, students of all ages and school faculty are encouraged to bring their backpacks to be blessed for the new school year during both the 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. services at Mayfield Church, 7747 Mayfield Road, Chester Township.

Stay following each service for Holy Donut Sunday. All are welcome to join for Patterson's donuts during Fellowship Hour to support the church’s partner schools.

West Geauga Kiwanis Meetings

Tuesdays, 6:45 p.m.

West Geauga Kiwanis meets every Tuesday in the summer at Kiwanis Park, 12079 Caves Road in Chester Township. Join for a free dinner and learn how Kiwanis serves local youth and the community. Learn more at wgkiwanis.org.

CVCWC Luncheon

Aug. 20, 12-1:45 p.m.

Join Chagrin Valley Christian Women’s Connection for a lunch, learn and fellowship at the Chagrin Valley Athletic Club, 17260 Snyder Road in Bainbridge Township.

Special guest Dr. Ellen Rosenquist will discuss pain management and Stonecroft speaker Janice Buckingham will present “A Celebration of Life.”

Call or text 216-706-9150 or email cwcchagrin@gmail.com to RSVP by Aug. 15.

Outreach Spaghetti Dinner

Aug. 21, 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.

Vintage Car, Truck & Tractor Show

Aug. 23, 11 a.m.

Newbury Township is hosting its eighth annual vintage car, truck and tractor show at Oberland Park, 14639 Auburn Road, Newbury Township. Registration opens at 10:30 a.m. Registration and admission are free.

Food and raffle sales benefit Geauga Federation Soccer Club. Event includes a concert featuring Pet the Cougar at 7 p.m.

For information, contact Eric at 440-3183742 or bluebirdcustom18@yahoo.com. Rain date is Sept. 6.

Free Community Lunch

Aug. 27, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

All are welcome to attend a free community lunch presented by the Women’s League of St. Mark Lutheran Church, 11900 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township.

Kiwanis Leave and Take

Sept. 6, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Kiwanis Club of West Geauga and Chester Township are hosting a “Leave and Take” event at Chester Recycle Park. On Saturday only, drop off useable items in good, working condition that are no longer needed or wanted, including housewares, bikes, small appliances, tools, toys, sporting goods, chairs and tables, instruments, school supplies, books, lamps and more. On Saturday and Sunday, take anything for free. Any items left over will be donated to Goodwill or taken to the Chester Cleanup dumpsters.

The community event is free to all residents, with no residency requirement.

Volunteers are welcome. For more information, or to inquire about joining Kiwanis, contact Ken Mantey at 440-729-2869 or visit www.wgkiwanis.org.

Meet Us in the Garden Sept. 6, 10 a.m.

The OSU Lake County Master Gardener Volunteers host its next Meet Us in the Garden talk at the Mentor Public Library, 8215 Mentor Ave. Join for “All You Really Need to Know About Bulbs” and learn the basics of when, where and how to plant bulbs in the fall. The event is free, but registration is required by Aug. 23. Visit mentorpl.org or call 440-255-8811.

LCRTA Luncheon Meeting Sept. 9, 11 a.m.

The Lake County Retired Teachers Association will meet at Mama Roberto’s, 8658 Mentor Ave., Mentor. Social time will be followed by the program at 11:30 a.m. and buffet lunch.

Bill Siegferth from Summit County Retired Teachers Association will address the group.

Members are asked to donate nonperishable items for the Salvation Army.

For reservations, contact Karen Sawitke, 9399 Ridgeside Drive, Mentor, OH 44060 by Aug. 29. For more information, visit lakecountyrta.weebly.com.

Pilot

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“During her internship, she helped with a variety of maintenance tasks, attended FAA (seminars), board and other meetings and was able to experience the joy of flight firsthand,” said Blamer, a certified flight instructor.

“That experience is truly what sparked my passion for aviation,” Pollack told Fulop. “If it weren’t for the time I spent at the airport, I don’t think I would be on the path I’m on today.”

She spent three hours per day, five days per week at the airport as a pilot-in-training, attending lectures and, when lucky, flying with flight instructors Stephen Millsap and Claudia Cozan, Pollack said during a recent phone interview.

“All our flight classes were at the airport,” she said. “There was no flying if we had lousy weather. Then, we’d have ground lessons ... about aircraft, maneuvering an airplane and how it works.”

Voice

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West G athletic director Paul Powers about announcing for the Wolverines.

“Give me an opportunity and I will make it happen,” Sciria said. “It’s a tribute to my father (Paul Sciria) and a chance to give back. He always supported me. It took off. He was so proud of me. It’s just unbelievable.”

Paul Sciria was a reporter for NBC, who introduced Randy to the likes of Ozzy Osbourne, Don King and even the Beatles.

“It was an honor (being an announcer),” Sciria said. “I’m grateful and so blessed. I can give back to my community.”

Sciria mentioned during his 30 years he worked for 12 athletic directors. West G’s current athletic director Brandon Stewart is one of the many Wolverines who will miss Sciria.

"Randy and his voice was a mainstay for Friday nights at West Geauga High School for 30 years,” Stewart said. “His passion and dedication to announcing was second to none. He truly loved being there and interacting with our community. He will be missed in the booth this year and we look forward to seeing him back at the field for a game.”

But Sciria’s love for football and the West G community didn’t stop at announcing. He coached for 22 years for the West G Lions Club including 20 years as a head coach. From 1991 through 2013 he missed just one practice.

One of Sciria’s favorite memories was the game in 2014 when he was honored for working his 100th consecutive game. Overall, during 30 years Sciria announced 151

Pollack is going into her junior year on campus at Kent State University this fall. While taking classes at KSU, she had to make room for three hours per day at the airport.

“All the studying surprised me. To get your pilot’s license takes a lot of commitment,” she said, adding a lot of people at the airport supported her during those busy days.

Pollack earned her private pilot rating on July 2 and is working toward additional ratings at KSU while completing her bachelor’s degree in aeronautics, Fulop said.

“My next goal is to obtain my instrument rating, followed by my commercial, CFI (Certified Flight Instructor) and multi-engine ratings,” Pollack said. “Ultimately, my dream is to become a professional airline pilot.”

Pollack said she needs 1,000 flying hours to qualify as a pilot with an airline, adding KSU has a pathway program to help prepare students for that career.

Fulop is enthusiastic about Pollack and other young people who love flying.

“We see great things happening at the airport for the youth of Geauga County,” she said.

Wolverine football games.

“My dad was there and it was just amazing,” Sciria said. “I am very fortunate in life.”

Randy’s father passed away in 2017, but announcing has always been a family affair for him as his first spotter was his cousin Sally Lamarca.

In 2010, West G graduate Mike Picha started spotting for Sciria.

“Randy is authentic; he pours his passion and love for the game into each call he makes,” Picha said. “I think having his father as a role model for him provided Randy opportunities to learn from professionals at a very young age.”

Sciria said his father told him “Mike is going placers.” Paul Sciria was correct as Picha is the producer and engineer for the Cleveland Guardians Spanish speaking broadcast on MLB.com and locally on WARF 1350 AM.

Picha will still be at Howell Field on Friday nights taking his turn on the mic. Although Picha’s commitment to the Guardians could mean he misses a game or two this season.

“Randy has been a fixture in the West Geauga Community for many decades,” Picha said. “When we came together each Friday night at Howell Field they knew his ‘golden voice’ will greet them in the stands. Randy always puts the community first especially when he coached and his work to bring youth football to Chesterland. For that, he has cemented his legacy forever.”

The ever humble Sciria stressed that he wanted to thank the West G marching band, volunteers and the Chesterland police who work each home game noting they all contribute to a “fun and safe environment for the whole family.”

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Pickleball Tournament Serves Up Fun — & Funds — for Lighting

By emma macniven macniven@karLovecmedia com

Young pickleball players’ energy helped light up Chester Township’s courts July 20, figuratively and literally.

The West Geauga Pickleball Club held a junior pickleball tournament to raise money for court lighting, said Barry Leven, liaison for the club.

The tournament was split into two divisions, ages 8 to 13 and ages 13 to 17. Thirteen-year-olds could participate in either group, Leven said.

“(I’m proud of) how well I performed for not playing pickleball for a while,” said Bryce Pietrzak, 12, who won first place in the 8-to13 year-old division.

Bryce started playing pickleball two years ago, when his parents, Scott and Denise Pietrzak, co-founded Concord Sports Plex in Painesville, which has two indoor pickleball courts.

Bryce’s favorite part of the tournament was getting to play with different people.

“He often gets stuck playing against adults, so it’s fun for them probably to share the court as kids growing up in the sport,” Scott said.

Next time, though, Bryce hopes to avoid stepping into his neighbor’s “rectangle,” which he said is technically against the rules.

The tournament raised $915 for court lighting, Leven said.

The three pickleball courts — located in Parkside Park at the corner of U.S. Route

322 and state Route 306 in Chester — opened in July 2024.

Leven approached Chester Township Trustees June 13 to get their approval for windscreens at the courts.

The windscreens help to curb wind and sun glare from cars, and will cut down on court noise, traffic noise and provide an opaque background, Leven previously said.

Trustees voted to approve installing a

polyethylene supershade windscreen on the courts, which can stay up in negative 20 degrees, at the cost of $1,438 last month.

The next step was for the group to gather funds for lighting the courts, which Leven said would cost about $34,000.

The club has raised $3,415 as of July 28, he said.

“This (tournament) provides a great opportunity for our young families and friends to compete in a fun event while helping to raise funds for court lighting,” Leven said. All funds were added to the GoFundMe account set up for the lighting project. Those wishing to donate may visit https:// gofund.me/556e5619.

Obituaries

Helen Stanislaw Cicirello

Longtime Chester Township resident, Helen Stanislaw Ci cirello, passed away on July 20, 2025, at the age of 101. Per haps she died of a broken heart, as her beloved husband, Sal vatore, died just two months earlier.

Helen leaves behind four daughters, Nan cy, Barbara (Richard) Korn, Joanne (William) Kochuk and Helen (Martin Korkowski), along with New Zealand foreign exchange daughter, Alexandra (Lockwood) Smith to cherish her memory — that of a strong, independent, tenacious, adventurous and generous role model.

Born on Nov. 12, 1923, to Slovak immigrants, Helen, along with her seven siblings, grew up on a dairy farm in Pennsylvania where she helped with farming chores and attended school in a one-room schoolhouse.

Following high school, she moved to Cleveland, where she worked at a battery factory to support the World War II effort. A nursing scholarship funded by Frances Payne Bolton led to an RN degree and a service commitment fulfilled through the Bureau of Indian Affairs at Rosebud Indian Reservation, South Dakota. This forever changed her life’s trajectory, both personally and professionally.

In 1948, Helen’s best friend at nursing school introduced her to Sal Cicirello. On their first date, Helen beat Sal at bowling. On their second date, her dancing skills couldn’t compete with his. Six months later, they were married.

Opting to honor her rural roots over city lights, the young couple purchased five acres

of land in Chesterland in 1949. They built their house in stages, as money would allow, living initially in the finished basement. Sal and Helen remained in this house until their deaths throughout the entirety of their nearly 77-year marriage on Caves Road.

Even while managing a large and busy household, Helen continued her nursing career, working parttime for Drs. Cory and Hayashi, and later at Geauga Community Hospital. Her nursing skills were also put to good use volunteering at The Great Geauga County Fair nursing station and at Campfire Girl and West Geauga High School band camps. Later, she pivoted careers to support her husband in his construction business, as the “Girl Friday,” helping wherever she could.

In retirement, she relaxed and enjoyed spending time with her five grandchildren, Nicholas (Janice) Korn, Evan and Jeffrey Kochuk, Madeline and Benjamin Korkowski; and three great-grandchildren, Riley, Matthew and Jordan Korn. Helen is also survived by sisters, Vernie West and Jean Corrin; along with numerous extended family members.

Burial at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens will be private. The funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 30, 2025, at St. Christopher-by-the-River in Gates Mills, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, the family encourages any memorial offerings to be sent to St. Christopher-by-the-River, 7601 Old Mill Road, Gates Mills, OH 44040; or the Holden Arboretum, 9550 Sperry Road, Kirtland, OH 44094-5149.

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

Community Meetings

Following is a list of area real estate transfers for the weeks ending Aug. 1 and Aug. 8, 2025, as a service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office.

CHESTER TOWNSHIP

Geoffrey R. and Michelle Rawe, 12835 Westchester Trail, to Paulo Trindade and Teresa Marie Alves, $400,000. (5.00 acres)

Ross and Patricia M. DiBello, 7540 Wilson Mills Road, to Anthony DiBello, $200,000. (1.61 acres)

Craig M. Lopresti, 13014 Cherry Lane, to Brendan Peterson and Elise Naticchia, $268,000. (1.00 acres)

Joyce Mormino, 11484 Willow Hill Drive, to Tim M. and Kathleen M. Miller, $370,000. (1.50 acres)

Gerard C. and Nancy M. Albert, 11305

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set to expire soon.

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine made 67 vetoes to the biennium state budget, including halting the aforementioned changes, however, the Ohio House and Senate have been attempting to get the three-fifths majority vote needed in each to override DeWine’s vetoes, Pavlat told the board in July.

If the governor’s vetoes are overridden, the board loses the opportunity to renew its emergency levies.

“With that Aug. 6 deadline looming for the November ballot, we really need to put ourselves in a position to move forward,” Pavlat said July 7. (It) puts us in a position where we’re able to do something if we choose, if the board chooses to do so.”

As the school board’s next regular meeting was set for Aug. 11 — past the deadline for placing a levy on the November ballot — the

Pine Acres Lane, to Theodore R. Smith and Vida Merela, $625,000. (5.94 acres)

KEMR LLC, 12480 Ward Drive, to Man Solutions LLC, $435,000. (1.22 acres)

Vanessa Mavec King and Woods King IV, 12280 Reserve Lane, to Thomas M. and Maria D. Bielek, $800,000. (1.74 acres)

Terence F. Grice and Sarah E. Buettner, 13033 Woodcrest Lane, to Georgeann and Arthur Lawrence, $384,900. (1.06 acres)

RUSSELL TOWNSHIP

Loren C. and William J. Winans Jr., 7771 Blackford Drive, to Gray Rock Properties LLC, $300,000. (0.57 acres)

Wade Park Properties Ltd., 15320 Chillicothe Road and Chillicothe Road, to SJM Ohio Ventures LLC, $151,000. (4.43 acres)

board had to hold two special meetings last month to make two separate votes, a resolution of necessity and a resolution to proceed.

If voters pass the substitute levy, it would combine the two emergency levies, Pavlat previously explained, adding it would collect the same amount of revenue as the previous two levies did.

“However, unlike the current levies, (the substitute levy) would allow for a small increase in the future, but only when new homes or businesses are built in the area,” she said. “A major advantage of using a substitute levy is that it’s considered a ‘renewal’ of the existing taxes.

This means the community would continue to receive special state-funded property tax breaks, known as ‘rollback provisions.’ These rollbacks, paid by the state, currently save local taxpayers up to 12.5% of what they would otherwise owe on these two emergency levies.”

If the state legislature overrides the governor’s veto, those rollback provisions would be lost permanently for future levies, costing local taxpayers more, Pavlat said last month.

Real Estate Transfers

Following is a list of area real estate transfers for the weeks ending Aug. 1 and Aug. 8, 2025, as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only.

CHESTER TOWNSHIP

Geoffrey R. and Michelle Rawe, 12835 Westchester Trail, to Paulo Trindade and Teresa Marie Alves, $400,000. (5.00 acres)

Ross and Patricia M. DiBello, 7540 Wilson Mills Road, to Anthony DiBello, $200,000. (1.61 acres)

Craig M. Lopresti, 13014 Cherry Lane, to Brendan Peterson and Elise Naticchia, $268,000. (1.00 acres)

Joyce Mormino, 11484 Willow Hill Drive, to Tim M. and Kathleen M. Miller, $370,000. (1.50 acres)

Gerard C. and Nancy M. Albert, 11305

Pine Acres Lane, to Theodore R. Smith and Vida Merela, $625,000. (5.94 acres)

KEMR LLC, 12480 Ward Drive, to Man Solutions LLC, $435,000. (1.22 acres)

Vanessa Mavec King and Woods King IV, 12280 Reserve Lane, to Thomas M. and Maria D. Bielek, $800,000. (1.74 acres)

Terence F. Grice and Sarah E. Buettner, 13033 Woodcrest Lane, to Georgeann and Arthur Lawrence, $384,900. (1.06 acres)

RUSSELL TOWNSHIP

Loren C. and William J. Winans Jr., 7771 Blackford Drive, to Gray Rock Properties LLC, $300,000. (0.57 acres)

Wade Park Properties Ltd., 15320 Chillicothe Road and Chillicothe Road, to SJM Ohio Ventures LLC, $151,000. (4.43 acres)

West G School Board Has Failed the Public

Did you support the new school bond the West Geauga school board put on the May 2025 ballot? Did you support them when they voted to remove it? Either way, the West Geauga school board and its president, Christina Sherwood, have failed you. She failed you by ignoring the public. She failed you by silencing you when she refused to put the issue on the ballot. She stole your vote; she stole your voice.

She also failed you by not following the recommendations of the West Geauga Master Planning Committee. Did you know the committee even existed? Did you know you

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could have been a part of it? Did you know they didn’t keep minutes of these meetings or that three board members attended, constituting a quorum and knowingly violating Sunshine Laws?

Did you know in the board meeting immediately before the committee meeting they discussed how it was a violation, yet did it anyway? Christina Sherwood was one of those that attended. I know. I was there, too. If she is so willing to violate Sunshine Laws publicly, I wonder how willing she is to do it behind your back.

Did you know they have been sued under Sherwood’s leadership for Sunshine Law violations…five times? Two are still pending, but three settled out of court, wasting taxpayer dollars and successfully hiding the truth for-

ever. They are good at that.

Did you know that when they were trying to sell us on building a new school they claimed enrollment was on the rise, but then in the following March they admitted that it is falling?

Did you know she voted to give the superintendent, Dr. Markwardt, a raise after he resigned? Or she installed a new superintendent, Dr. Benincasa, without a single interview, violating their board policy? And that she awarded her a five-year contract? Or that she installed a vice superintendent, Dr. Davis, without a single interview?

Did you know the board has $25,000,000 in the bank yet fails to maintain our properties properly? They won’t even fix the tennis courts, which are so bad that it is too embar-

rassing to have tennis matches at our school, so our home court is at Ursuline College. And these tennis courts were supposed to be for community use. Her neglect shows what she thinks of the community. Yet, she jumped on the chance to put new turf in the stadium.

Did you know that the Geauga County Budget Commission reprimanded them twice for using emergency levy money for things other than what it was designated for? Or they only got one bid to install new windows and doors? The budget commission felt it had to stop them from hoarding all this cash by limiting their collection of taxes.

If you didn’t know all this, you do now. Here’s something else you need to know: Christina Sherwood and Mary Michelle Coleman-Walsh’s terms are up this year. It’s time for a change. It doesn’t matter which side you are on or what you think about these board members personally, they have failed you. How many times do they have to fail you and how much money do they have to cost you before you vote them out?

Anthony

Zaffiro Chester Township

Geauga Library

Geauga West Branch 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 440-729-4250. Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net.

Honoring Life

Aug. 14, 2-3 p.m.

Connect with DeJohn Funeral Homes & Crematory to learn how to make thoughtful and informed decisions when pre-planning funeral arrangements. The program will provide valuable insights into the pre-planning process, ensuring one’s wishes are respected and family is supported during difficult times.

Paint & Sippy

Aug. 23, 10:30 a.m. to noon

Youth in grades pre-K to three will enjoy stories, songs and a step-by-step painting project, all perfect for young minds and imaginations.

South Newbury Union Chapel

Sept. 3, 7-8:30 p.m.

Explore the fascinating history of Geauga County’s South Newbury Union Chapel and learn how the quaint chapel, built in 1858, operated as a champion for social reform and community activism across progressive causes like the suffrage movement and more.

Library-Led Discussion

Sept. 3, 7-8 p.m.

Discuss “The Wedding People” by Alison Espach. No registration is required.

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Kayaks 2 Precision and Dagger: $475 each. SPINNER Exercise Bike: like new, $200. Rototiller: $150. 440901-4029.

Family Burial Plot for sale. All Souls Cemetery. Serene location in prime section. Section 16. 216-440-8743. Carpet: 19-ftx14-ft, 266 sq-ft. Clean, beige, like new, w/10-lb padding; $300. Burgundy leather swivel chair; $200. 440-834-1177.

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.

Speakers: Two Infinity 10” woofer 4-ohm 200 watts speakers. Yamaha 200 watt receiver w/remote. $200 for all. 400-431-6944.

Two burial plots at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens with full package: 2 vaults, 2 caskets, dual memorial headstone. To inquire, call 440-476-0706.

New white triple track Storm Windows: perfect for home & porch enclosures (7) 30-1/4x59-1/4 $75 each. George 440-336-5044.

Mini Fridge: 2.33 cubic feet, dorm style, with freezer. Old, but works! $60. Call or text 440-478-2218. Engine Hoist: 2 ton, w/8-ton long ram cylinder, $250. 440-487-2955.

Trailer: 2013 Pace Journey, 5x8 ramp door, side door, stored inside garage, like new condition; $1,500. 440655-0463, Chesterland.

Queen Sleeper-sofa, like new, $400. Chair w/ottoman $75. Two 8x11 rugs, $40/ea. Drop-leaf table $20. Computer desk $50. Treadmill & Stair-stepper $25/ea. 440-285-3736, leave msg.

Solid oak, corner entertainment center. Amish built. Very good condition. 61-1/4” wide x 27-1/2” deep x 78” high. $200. 440-635-7183.

DEER HUNTERS: (40) Deer Hunter and (73) Bow Hunter Magazines. Vintage, Excellent Condition. Great reading and informational. Harvest that Big One!! $100 TAKES ALL. 440-223-9471.

Rug Doctor Carpet Cleaner: LIKE NEW. Used in home only. Max approx. 30 hrs. Asking $250. 440-729-0424. Pampered Chef Multi Cooker: brand new, never used. Retails $229, will sell for $100. 440-632-0518. Hustler zero turn lawn mower, w/catcher 42” $350. Aries 2-stage snow blower, 7hp 24” used very little $400. Honda snow blower, 5hp 20” like new $350. Air compressor, Ingersoll Rand 120volt 2hp like new $150. 440-729-2331.

Tandam Axle 12,000 GVW Utility Trailer: good tires, electric brakes, never in salt, self raising ramps, sideboards and extras included. Title included. $2,000. Text 440-313-1178.

E-Bike Trek Verve +3: $2,200. 440-463-4426. Huskee HZR350 Riding Mower Lift: $55. Complete toilet: including all components, white, $45. 440-3467708, leave msg.

Anchor Brand Folding Bench Wringer Floor Stand: 48” tall, Patent 1896, $240. 440-554-5731.

GARAGE/ESTATE SALES

Aug 15-16, 9a-4p, 7415 Avon Lane, Chesterland. 3-Family Sale, 50+ years collected. Tools, clothing, households, toys and more!

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!

BIG CHURCH TRUNK SALE & FLEA MARKET: Sat Aug 16, 9a-3p. 12550 Chillicothe Rd, Chesterland. At Church of the Angels. In the Geauga Market House parking lot. Something for everyone!

Aug 21-23, 9a-5p, 13395 Green Dr, Chesterland. Unique Vintage Collecatbales, 40 years worth! Guitar. Trumpet. Swarovski Jewelry. Dog Kennel. David Winter Collectibles.

Aug 14-16 10a-4p 13333 Lawnbury Dr., Chesterland. Household items, reclaimed wood beams, Oz collectibles, rooster collectibles, many teacups, glassware, furniture.

Aug 15-16, 9a-4p, 18071 Tilden Rd, close to Rts 700/422. Multi Family Sale. More Items Have Arrived!!

This Friday & Saturday: 10a-3p, 9600 Fairmount Rd, Russell. 3-Estates Sale: 70yrs collecting. Downsizing. Antiques, collectibles, miscellaneous items. Cash Only. Aug 14-16, 9a-3p, 11835 Storybook Lane, Chesterland. 1930’s Antiques, including 4 oak wardrobe/ bookcase cabintes. Vintage air compressor. Tools galore, including hammers, screwdrivers and lots more! Gas Welding Sets. Yard tools and machines. 6-ft & 8-ft wooden tables, new chairs. New household cleaning gadgets, high chairs and much, much more.

HELP WANTED

Wild Patch Microgreens looking for weekly help. Delivery driver on Thursdays and general farm help 2-3 days a week. Experience with plants preferred but not required. Call or text Tom at 216-509-3845.

Help Wanted: Male companion/caretaker for elderly man. Mon-Fri, Part-time. Pay negotiable. Thompson. Text 440-321-1446.

Part-time Cleaner wanted at St. Anselm School in Chesterland. 4:00pm-9:00pm Monday-Friday. $18 an hour. Must be 18+ and felony free. Call Sal Lazzano: 440897-8931.

PETS & ANIMALS

Big Black Fancy 3-year Horse, has pulled a buggy. $3,900. 440-313-1804.

Mute Swans: beautiful, breeding pair of adults who nest and have babies every Spring, will not separate. $850 a pair to a good home. 440-221-0649.

PASTURE RAISED free range BROILER CHICKENS: Available now. 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 440-321-2485.

MISCELLANEOUS

FREE fact: from 2014-2024 “cannibis use disorder” among kids aged 12-17 increased 74 percent! Weed CAUSES depression and anxiety!

REAL ESTATE

Local Investor will pay fair cash price for homes or land in any condition. Fast closing.

OPEN HOUSE: SAT, AUG 16 1p-3p. 16270 Mayfield Rd, Huntsburg. $279,900. 10 acres priced for land value; includes charming 1900s farmhouse. Spacious, historic potential. Dianne Bradfield, 330-296-2770.

Homes & Land Wanted: any condition or situation! Fast, friendly, local. Serving Geauga and surrounding counties. Text or call Wayne at 330-269-9595.

4810 Hickory Rd, West Farmington. $287,000. Ranch, 3BR/1BA, 1056 sqft. .46 acres. Remodeled rustic home with vaulted ceilings, creekside bridge, fireplace, pole barn, generator, lake access, and stunning wooded privacy. Dianne Bradfield, 330-296-2770.

RENTAL WANTED

Senior Male looking for efficiency apartment or one bedroom apartment. Please call 440-749-6019.

SERVICES

Menno’s Fine Carpentry. Additions, old home restorations and renovations & more. Call 440-850-1118.

All Season Tree and Landscape LLC: Insured. Removals, Clearing, Mowing, Mulching, Trimming, Debris Removal. Senior, Veteran and First Responder Discounts. Call Mitchal at 440-662-2049.

Albert’s Complete Tree Service: 45+yrs experience! Competent in all aspects of Arboriculture, Forestry and Land Clearing. Also, Firewood, Excavation and Sewer Work. Free Estimates. 440-687-5404.

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!

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.