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Libraries Geauga West Branch 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 440-729-4250. Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net.
Library Discussions
Registration is not required. • Virtual, Sept. 24, 7-8 p.m., “Raising Hare: A Memoir” by Chloe Dalton
Shopping for Auto Insurance
Sept. 23, 2-3 p.m. • Virtual Explore the newest resource, Weiss Financial Ratings, with the Weiss Financial Ratings team. This webinar is for anyone in the market for a new auto insurance policy, looking to better understand a current policy or considering switching insurance providers. Topics include required coverage, how premiums are determined, how to save money on a premium and how to shop for a new policy.
Library Garage Sale
Sept. 24-25, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Offsite The Geauga County Public Library is downsizing and hosting a garage sale at the Administrative Center. Available items include artwork, building materials, holiday decorations, office supplies, power tools, storage bins and more. This is a cash-only sale. For questions and additional information, contact the Geauga County Public Library’s Administrative Center.
Family Feud
Sept. 24, 7-8 p.m. Family Feud is coming to the library. Team up with friends for a friendly competition based on the hit game show that brings the excitement of fast-paced trivia and hilarious answers to the local library.
Basic Driving Class
Sept. 29, 6-7 p.m. A local librarian will review the basic skills and information all drivers need, especially those getting behind the wheel for the first time. The program is designed for teens preparing for a temporary license or a driver’s exam.
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DeJohn Family Honors Veterans With Flag Retirement Ceremony By Brandon Lichtinger editor@karlovecmedia.com Beneath mild clouds and a steady drizzle, members of the DeJohn family gathered community members together Sept. 12 for their annual Flag Retirement Ceremony at DeJohn Funeral Home and Celebration Center in Chester Township. The event served as a tribute to veterans while providing a dignified retirement ceremony for worn U.S. flags. Ross DeJohn Jr. welcomed attendees, including veterans from all branches of the armed forces, scouts from Local Boy Scout Troop 91, the Chester Township Trustees and representatives from the Northeast Ohio Nurse Honor Guard. “It's been an honor here at DeJohn Funeral Home to serve veterans and their families, and to have started the flag retirement program, which has been running for many years now,” DeJohn Jr. said before the group gathered inside the funeral home. “Not only do we collect worn and tattered flags, but we also, with permission from the families, bury and cremate them with each veteran we serve. Retir-
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Members of the Northeast Ohio Nurse Honor Guard retire a flag while retired Lt. William Lee looks on during the Sept. 12 Flag Retirement Ceremony at DeJohn’s Funeral Home in Chester Township.
ing flags provides a dignified service to the community and to our nation.” DeJohn Jr. then read from the United States Flag Code: “When the flag is in such condition that it's no longer a fitting
emblem for display, it should be destroyed in a dignified way, preferably by burning.” DeJohn Jr. explained that this year’s ceremony held deeper significance, coming a day after the See Ceremony • Page 2
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West Geauga High School student Charlotte Speyer has been named the winner of Shining Star CLE. The singing competition began with more than 160 vocalists before narrowing to 10 finalists, who took the stage at the Mimi Ohio Theatre at Playhouse Square. Charlotte advanced to the Top 4 and was ultimately selected by a combination of judge and audience votes as the competition's winner. As the winner, Charlotte received a college scholarship and the opportunity to perform with the Cleveland Pops Orchestra.
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25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. He asked attendees to observe a moment of silence in remembrance of those who died that day. Following DeJohn Jr.’s remarks, attendees gathered outside beneath the center’s awning for the ceremony, which included a rifle salute from members of Willoughby Hills VFW Post 4358, taps played by Don Maringo, and the raising, lowering and folding of the flag by members of Chardon VFW Post 6519. Under the supervision of retired Lt. William Lee, folded flags were then burned in an outdoor wood-burning fireplace. Attendees were invited to retire flags they had brought with them, which had been folded and stacked near the fireplace, in honor of loved ones who had served. After the ceremony, Ross DeJohn III de-
scribed the community effort that takes place throughout the year to prepare for the event, now in its seventh year. “Throughout the year, we collect worn and tattered flags. A lot of the Boy Scout troops throughout the community will collect them as a service project and bring them to us, there are also some churches that do it,” he explained, adding that in addition to the annual flag retirement ceremony, the funeral home also retires flags through burials and cremations. “We have probably hundreds of these and so, throughout the year, when we have a veteran, we ask the family, would you like to retire a flag and have it buried with the veteran?” he said. “And so, it can be buried with them, or if they’re cremated, we will cremate the flag with them because those are the proper ways to retire the flag in a dignified manner.” He continued: “If you read the whole code of how to properly retire a flag, it’s very
moving in a lot of ways.” DeJohn III said Sept. 12 was chosen for this year’s ceremony because it fell between Flag Day and Veterans Day, while also carrying the added significance of the 25th anniversary of 9/11. DeJohn Jr. further reflected on his family’s longstanding connection to military service and the significance of the ceremony. “I come from a military family. My dad was in the Marine Corps, right between Korea and World War II, my uncle was a full colonel in World War II in the U.S. Air Force, another uncle was in the army, my younger brother was in the army. I was in the army, and I was training to go to Vietnam,” he said. “I was at Fort Benning when they signed the peace treaty and I got RIF’ed. But, we come from a military background and we bury so many veterans that I always wanted to do something special for the veterans. “We just thought we'd do a service for the community, give people an opportunity
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to honor their loved ones who served in the military,” he continued. “And so many times, people have flags and they don't know what to do with them. So, they know now they can bring them to us and we can retire with them.” DeJohn Jr. said the public can drop worn flags off at any of the funeral home’s locations for retirement. He said he also hopes the ceremony can serve as a bridge between generations, allowing veterans and other community members to pass down lessons of commitment, self-sacrifice and service. “I'm really big into our heritage, our nationalities and our country, because, you know, the United States is just a big melting pot,” he said. “We're about community, about serving the community. We've just always looked for ways that we can better serve the community, then just, providing a funeral service, a meaningful funeral service, but other ways that we could help people.”
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Town Crier Seeking Craft Vendors
St. Anselm Women’s Guild is now accepting vendors for its Christmas Boutique which will be on Nov.14. If interested, contact Shirley Chambers at 216-832-5158.
Bargain Box
Sept. 25, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Women’s Guild of St. Christopher’s by-the-River Church is holding its semi-annual Bargain Box sale at the church located at 7601 Old Mill Road, Gates Mills. Early bird entry from 8-9 a.m. has a fee. Call 440-4234451 for information.
Food Pantry Open
Sept. 25, 10 a.m. to noon The food pantry at the Chester Christian Center church is open to anyone in the community in need of food. One does not need to be a member of the church to attend. The church is located at 11815 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.
Free Community Dinner
Sept. 25, 5-6:30 p.m. Mayfield United Methodist Church is hosting dinner at the church located at 7747 Mayfield Road in Chester Township. No RSVP is needed.
Free Community Lunch
Sept. 30, 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.
Girl Scout Info Session
Sept. 30, 6:30 p.m. A Girl Scout informational session will be held at West Geauga Library, 12455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. Girls in all grades are welcome. Questions? Email wgsu773@gmail.com.
Rwandan Author to Speak
Oct. 1, 6:45 p.m. Friends of Rwandan Education will host bestselling author and Rwandan genocide survivor Immaculée Ilibagiza at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 6850 Mayfield Road, Gates Mills. Ilibagiza will speak about the Our Lady of Kibeho Marian apparitions in Rwanda. The free program is open to the public.
Young of Heart
Oct. 2, 11:30 a.m. Geauga Young of Heart will meet at St. Anselm Church in Chester Township. Refreshments will be provided. Frances Dunlop will present a health talk about Medicare. Upcoming trips include Vermont and New Hampshire Oct. 13-18, featuring the Trapp Family Lodge, Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream factory and Quechee Gorge; and Nashville’s Opryland Country Christmas Dec. 13-16, featuring the Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame, “Ice” sculptures, a General Jackson riverboat luncheon cruise and a guided tour of Nashville. For trip information, call Kimber at 440668-3293.
Spaghetti Dinner
Oct. 2, 5-7:30 p.m. Geauga County Women’s Republican Club is hosting a spaghetti dinner at Munson
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Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Road. Join for an evening of food, fun and community. Contact ucandoit@twc.com with questions.
Rummage Sale and Quilt Auction
Oct. 3, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Community Church of Chesterland is hosting a rummage sale and quilt auction at 11984 Caves Road, Chester Township. Items include household goods, furniture, tools, kitchen supplies, books, children’s toys, jewelry and holiday decorations.
FGP Explorer Series
Oct. 3, 10 a.m. to noon Join Foundation for Geauga Parks for a guided hike at Lucia Nash Preserve, 16429 Snow Road in Burton. For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-5641048.
Historical Village Open House
Oct. 4, 1-4 p.m. Chesterland Historical Village will host an open house at the Olde Town Hall at the corner of Caves and Mayfield roads in Chester Township. At 2 p.m., Joe Weiss will share photos and memories while recounting the events surrounding the Tanner House’s move to the village in 1987.
Burton Library Art Show
Oct. 5-10 The 43rd annual Burton Art Show features the work of artists from Geauga, Lake and Portage counties. Visitors are encouraged to vote for their favorite art piece for the Popular Choice Award. The free event is open to the public Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The show will be held on the second floor of the library located at 14588 W. Park St. in Burton. For information, call the library at 440834-4466 or visit burtonlibrary.org.
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Obituaries
Julius John & Carole Aileen Puleo
Julius John “Sonny” Puleo, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026. Carole Aileen "Basha" Puleo, age 89, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026. They were together nearly to the very end of their lives, passing independently just hours apart. Sonny was born on Aug. 2, 1937, in Cleveland, Ohio, the son of Margaret (nee Bujnoczki) and August Puleo. He worked as a mechanic and laborer for the former AAA Pipe Cleaning Company of Cleveland. Sonny enjoyed woodworking and could fix anything. He loved his family, his pets and local wildlife. Sonny is preceded in death by his parents; his daughter Brenda M. Zeben; and his sister, Marian Anderson. Survivors include his children Cheryl A. (Gary) Wilner, of Twinsburg, Ohio, Michael J. (Lisa) Puleo, of Brecksville, Ohio, Jane K. Puleo, of Bedford Heights, Ohio, and Noreen E. (Christo) Lehmann, of Valley View, Ohio; grandchildren, Omar, Aisha, Melisa, Michael, Christopher and Collin; and four great-grandchildren. Sonny married Carole Aileen “Basha” Feast on March 21, 1981. She was born on March 16, 1937, in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Margaret (nee Bennish) and Herman Feast.
As a model and dancer, Carole lived and performed in Hawaii and New York, learning the different styles of dancing, including belly dancing. Back in Ohio, Carole taught belly dancing lessons; she later worked in retail and volunteered her time at WomenSafe. Carole is preceded in death by her parents; and her brother, David Feast. Survivors include Sonny’s family; two nephews, Matthew, and Eric; and sister-inlaw, Patricia Feast. Together they enjoyed the Wizard of Oz and collected Oz memorabilia as well as spending time with friends and family. A link to a news article about Carole and Oz is available at: https://clevelandwomen.com/people/basha.htm. Visitation will be held on Friday, Sept. 25, 2026, from 4-7 p.m., at Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. A prayer service will follow at 7 p.m. Private burial will be held at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens, in Chesterland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Happy Tails Cat Sanctuary, P.O. Box 581, Chesterland, OH 44026 (in order to help care for Sonny and Carole's cat); or to WomenSafe, 12041 Ravenna Road, Chardon, OH 44024 (www.womensafe.org). Share a fond memory or condolence at www.gattozziandson.com.
Notices should be sent in writing by the funeral directors and memorial societies to: Geauga County Maple Leaf, P.O. Box 1166, Chardon, OH, 440245166, faxed to 440-285-2015 or emailed to editor@karlovecmedia.com. The Maple Leaf charges a flat fee of $150 per obituary or death notice, including a photograph.
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Obituaries Mary Lou Colbow
Mary Lou Colbow (nee Wright), age 97, passed away Sept. 2, 2026. Born July 31, 1929, in Cleveland, Ohio, she lived in Chester Township, Ohio, and Ellenton, Fla., before moving to Manatee, Fla., four years ago. Cherished by those who knew her, Mary Lou found steady joy in the simple, enduring gifts of time well spent. She loved playing golf and, most of all, spending time with her grandkids. Mary Lou is survived by her sons Robert (Hope) Wright, Richard (Sharon) Wright, James (Helga) Wright and Gregg (Irene) Wright; 20 grandchildren; and 40 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husbands, Robert R. Wright and Arthur Colbow; and son William “Bill” Wright. Private services and interment at Knollwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mary Lou’s name may be made to assist with a kidney donation for one of her great-grandsons at http://NathanNeedsAKidney.com and click on the GoFundMe option.
Meetings Chester Township: Oct. 1, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees; Oct. 7, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; Oct. 12, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; Oct. 15, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees; Oct. 20, 6 p.m., Land Use Planning Meeting; Oct. 21, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; Oct. 29, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted. Russell Township: Sept. 23, 6 p.m., Zoning Commission; Oct. 1, 2:30 p.m., Board of Trustees, regular meeting and public hearing on motion proposing to amend the Russell Township Zoning Resolution; Oct. 5, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; Oct. 15, 6 p.m., Board of Trustees; Oct. 21, 4 p.m., Citizens’ Park District, Historic Town Hall, 14890 Chillicothe Road; Oct. 28, 6 p.m., Zoning Commission. All meetings are held in the new Community Room at 8501 Kinsman Road, unless otherwise noted. West Geauga BOE: Oct. 19, 6 p.m., regular meeting. All meetings are held at the BOE Community Room, 8615 Cedar Road, unless otherwise noted.
Faith Nadine Whitcomb
Faith Nadine Whitcomb, age 82, went home to be with the Lord on Sept. 10, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born on Dec. 21, 1943, at Huron Road Hospital in East Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of Elsie Rose (nee Simmonds) and Karl Evan Hoffacker. Faith attended Charles F. Brush High School and married her lifelong sweetheart, Richard Gilbert Whitcomb Sr., on Nov. 17, 1961, meeting each other at the age of 13. Faith and her husband, affectionally known as “Papa D,” were founding members of Grace Evangelical Bible Church in Newbury Township, Ohio. Faith was artistic and, in her younger years, she was part of a theatrical group, singing and dancing. She loved to paint as well, but her true
passion was writing. She was an independent contractor for the Cleveland Plain Dealer for 15 years, where she covered governmental meetings, common pleas court and wrote feature articles for the entertainment and other special sections. Faith also wrote feature articles for the Geauga County Maple Leaf, the Chesterland News and wrote eight Anchor Devotionals for the Haven of Rest Ministries. She enjoyed camping, horses, being outdoors, baking, sewing and crocheting. Her greatest joys, however, were her faith and family. Faith is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 53 years, Richard G. Whitcomb Sr.; her son, Richard Gilbert Whitcomb Jr.; and her brother Karl “Ponch” Hoffacker. Survivors include three daughters, Nadine (Eric) Toth, of Thompson Township, Ohio, Janna (Michael) Luck, of Concord Township, Ohio, and Joy (Paul) Cimino, of Mentor on the Lake, Ohio; eight grandchildren, Nicole, David (Bethany), Daniel (Shari) and Jared Toth,
Jason and Rachel Luck, Kelly (Jamie) McClelland, and Rick Cimino; 10 great-grandchildren, Breanna, Alex, Corey, Jaxson, Bradley and Garrett Toth, and Kelly, Hannah, Adam and Elijah McClelland; her sister, Kris (Rob) Moore, of Burton, Ohio; and her brother Kurt (Dorothy) Hoffacker, of Hambden Township, Ohio. Calling hours will be held Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, from 5-8 p.m., at Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, Ohio, and again on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. until the time of services. Her Celebration of Life service will be held at 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Chester Township Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Grace Evangelical Bible Church, 14951 Auburn Road, Newbury, OH 44065. Share a fond memory or condolence at www.gattozziandson.com.
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Letters to the Editor Support Our Township Road Levy I am writing to you asking for your support in voting for the Chester Township 2-mill road levy this fall. It has been 10 years since any new money has been requested. Since that time, the costs to maintain our roads have increased dramatically over the past 10 years, outpacing inflation. As we all know from personal experience, costs continue to rise. The township strives to be responsible with your tax dollars. Many necessary expenses, including asphalt resurfacing, plow trucks, fuel and salt are beyond our control. In-house work such as road culvert replacements (a necessary and ongoing task) save taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars. Our skilled road mechanic performs a great deal of inhouse repairs and maintenance, saving thousands of dollars each year over outsourcing. The 2-mill levy will cost $70 per year for every $100,000 of a home’s market value. For a $300,000 home, that is $210 per year, or less than $20 per month. Under Ohio Revised Code section 5571.02, the township is required to manage its roads and “keep them in good repair.” Safe, well-maintained roads benefit everyone and investing in this essential infrastructure helps the township meet that legal responsibility. Whether by absentee, in person early voting at the Geauga County Board of Elections or at the polls on election day, please vote to support our township roads. Ken Radtke Jr. Chester Township
Vote Yes on the 2-Mill Road Levy Chester Township Trustees unanimously voted yes to put a new road levy on the ballot in this fall and as a resident of Chesterland, I strongly support the proposed 2-mill road levy and encourage my fellow residents to vote YES. Our roads are among the most important public assets we share. Every day, they are used by families commuting to work, students traveling to school, local businesses serving customers and first responders who
depend on safe and reliable roads to protect the residents. Chester Township covers more than 156 total lane miles of road and serves over 10,000 residents, making road maintenance a significant and ongoing responsibility. What makes this levy especially reasonable is that it has been 10 years since Chester Township residents were last asked to provide new funding for road improvements. During those 10 years, inflation has increased by approximately 40%, dramatically raising the cost of asphalt, stone, fuel, equipment, labor and snow removal. Yet, despite those rising costs absorbed by the General Fund, the township has continued maintaining our road network without seeking additional road funding from residents. The reality is simple: roads do not repair themselves. Small cracks become potholes and minor repairs eventually turn into expensive reconstruction projects. Delaying maintenance only increases costs and leaves taxpayers with a much larger bill in the future. Investing now is the fiscally responsible approach. This levy is also about safety. Chester Township is in the heart of Geauga County's snowbelt, where winter weather can be severe and road conditions can deteriorate quickly. Safe, well-maintained roads help protect motorists and ensure police, fire and EMS personnel can respond rapidly when seconds count. Quality roads also help protect property values and preserve the quality of life that makes Chesterland such a desirable place to live. Residents expect safe roads, businesses depend on reliable transportation and prospective homeowners look for communities that invest in their infrastructure. At a time when costs have risen roughly 40% over the past decade and the township has not asked voters for new road funding in 10 years, this levy represents a prudent and necessary investment in our community's future. Maintaining our roads is a basic responsibility that benefits every resident of Chesterland. Please on Nov. 3, support our community, and vote YES on the Chester Township 2-mill road levy. Craig Richter Chester Township
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Middlef ield Community News from Middlefield, Parkman, Huntsburg and Surrounding Areas
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Classifieds AUTOS & PARTS Motorcycle: 1996 Honda Gold Wing Interstate Trike. Mileage 58,011. Bub exhaust. Custom paint bloodstone red. $9,000. Call Rudy 440-749-0182.
FOR RENT Claridon Twp: Efficiency Apartment Rental, $450/mo. Singles only. No pets. Please call 440-479-4961 after 5pm. Middlfield Village: 1,000 sqft 2BR townhouse apt. No pets. $1,250 and up. 440-286-3653.
EVENTS Girl Scout informational session. All grades welcome. Wednesday, September 30th, 6:30pm. West Geauga Library, 12455 Chillicothe Rd, Chesterland. Questions? Email: wgsu773@gmail.com
FOR SALE Snow Blower: Ariens ST524, brand new, electric start $200. Scaffold: Safeway/Waco, with frames, platforms, leveling jacks; Inquire. Wheel Horse w/cart $150. Riding Tractor; Inquire. 440-773-7970. Myers Craft 12-ft flat bottom boat w/oars; asking $400. Mac Tools and S+S motorcycle toolbox, complete with tools; asking $1,000. 440-635-1901. Trac-vac Leaf Vacuum: 6.5 Briggs and Stratton engine, clean and solid, $650. Brand new, in the box, Glacier Bay Toilet, $60. 440-479-3583. Champion Dual Fuel Generator 6250 Gas 5600 Propane, 125 hours. Includes Propane Hose 4-Prong Electric Cord and 2 full Propane Bottles; $500 OBO 602538-7799. 1978 Itasca 23’ Motor Home: sleeps 4, AC, generator, fridge, range, full bath. Very Good Condition. $7,500. 440-221-0079. Two 20” Bicycles: 1-boy, 1-girl. One 26” Huffy Mountain Bike: like new. Patio Set: w/swivel chairs, glass table, umbrella. Leather couch, chair: maroon. Strong Spa: new, w/heater, hard top. Member’s Mark flat-top Griddle: in box. Rubbermaid garbage cans: w/wheels. Swivel chair/recliner: like new, dark green. 440-7243175. John Deere 2014 tractor: D-105, for parts. New motor, newer belts and seat, deck shot, $150. 440-479-0369. Field Stones: from big to small sizes. Electric Makita Skilsaw. DeWalt 1/2” electric drill. Make Offer. 440548-2657, Middlefield area.
Vintage Magnavox Radio. 220-volt light bulbs. Wheelchair lift for van. All best offer. 440-338-5201. 2 Premium Burial Lots: Western Reserve Memorial Garden, Old Rugged Cross area. $3,200/OBO. Will pay transfer fee. 440-477-2809. LATHEM TIME RECORDER CLOCK, RECORD ALBUMS, Old Cameras, large granite counter-top pieces, fresh/ salt water aquariums, old clocks, kerosene lamps. Inquire. 440-338-3563. Russell. Small pet water fountain $5. Indoor cat cube 13”x17”x11” $8. Set of 14 “At Home with Georgia Lap Quilting” VHS, Free. 440-346-7708, leave message. Woods Ironside HB 66” Box Scraper, Deere Model 45 triple 16” plow. Newbury. 440-564-1024. Honda Quad 450 Rancher: Red, 2007, front and rear racks, electric wench, new battery. Good Condition. $3,150/OBO. 440-487-1220. 2019 Polaris diesel ranger 4x4 $7,600. 2017 Genie gr 15 personal lift $4,900. 2015 jlg mod. 1932 scissor lift $5,600. Call Tim 216-299-3590, leave message! Troy-bilt Rototiller $175. Also, Lincoln 225 AC arc welder $50. 440-286-6960. WOODWORKERS: Free! 200+ board feet, Walnut, Oak, Hickory, Cherry and Maple Hardwood. 3/4”, 1/5”, 2” long and short pieces. 440-383-3039.
GARAGE/ESTATE SALES UNIQUE WEEKLY SALES: Something for everyone! All items priced low. Monthly drawings too. Thurs-Sat 9am5pm. 9098 Old State Rd, (Rt 608, Chardon). More info 440-940-4020.
HELP WANTED Geauga County Public Library is looking for a FT Maintenance Worker. If interested, please apply through our website: GeaugaLibrary.net/about/careers Now Hiring Maintenance Associates! Full and part-time positions available at Legacy Village and Oakwood Commons. Apply: hiring@first-interstate.com
PETS & ANIMALS Savanah cross kid goats: 4 weeks old, $100 each. 440370-1573, Middlefield area. 2 Nigerian dwarf does, $550/pair. Flock of 35 silkie chickens, text for more info. 440-321-9527. LAST CALL!! Reduced to sell! 135-gal aquarium, all glass $100. 185-gal fiberglass in-ground pond tub $200. 440-729-0070.
Real Estate Transfers Following is a list of real estate transfers for the week ending Sept. 11 and period Sept. 1417 , 2026, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor's Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only. CHESTER TOWNSHIP Angelo A. Dipietro, 9298 Wilson Mills Road, to D&D Developments LLC, $160,000. (2.02 acres) Pamela M. Eichenauer (TOD), 8975 Forest Lane, to Devin M. Warat, $387,500. (1.19 acres) Daniel J. Ambroziak and Cherish Mathews, 12489 Bentbrook Drive, to Gregory R. and Jeffrey B. Sloat, $875,000. (5.00 acres) Eric S. and Samantha R. Greene, 11709 Pinewood Trail, to LDM Investments LLC,
$307,500. (2.23 acres) Gary C. and Nancy R. Temple, 8575 Herrick Drive, to Jeneen Jilek, $190,000. (0.64 acres) Cassandra Rivier, 8423 Sharp Lane, to Abigail Drayer, $255,000. (0.80 acres) David and Dianne Munson, 10896 Kinsman Road, to James Edward Fatur and Michael Fatur, $455,000. (1.00 acres) Howard Mabel (trustee), 12595 Hovey Drive, to Scott H. Mabel, $184,000. (0.69 acres)
Need to Get Your Dog to Listen? Gain peace of mind and train your dog the positive way. Four Legged Scholars 440-548-7312. Ohio4LeggedScholars.com “Franklin,” abandoned in a hazardous area, needs a new indoor home. Affectionate 4-6 year old gray tiger cat. Good with other cats. Neutered, vaxxed. 440321-2485. Three female foster kittens for adoption in Middlefield. Vetted and spayed. Sweet temperament. Grey and cream tabby, tuxedo, and tortie. $100 adoption fee. 847-826-1426.
MISCELLANEOUS Middlefield Historical Society Christmas Sale is November 21. DONATIONS NEEDED. Call Barb 440 5036444.
REAL ESTATE Family looking to purchase well-loved home to put down roots, grow memories. If you’re thinking of selling we would love to hear from you! 440-708-8654. Private Investor paying cash for homes/land in any condition. Call or text Brian today at 440-346-0161 for a No-obligation offer. No repairs needed. Fast closings. Wanted: property to bow hunt. 10 acres or more. will do odd jobs. 440-321-3553. .34-acre Bainbridge lot on 306, part of Lake Lucerne community with amenities. Tap into utilities: gas, electric, sewer, private community well. SAVE BIG! 75k. 440-574-1599. Newbury: 5 1/2 acres on Butternut Rd. $200,000, plus transfer. Has 3-car garage and well. 440-655-9999. Also, generator, 16-horse Honda engine, like new $425.
SERVICES Call or text for snowplowing and junk removal. 440883-9124. Do you need a care giver? Will come to your home. Light housework included. Certified. 440-313-1804. *2K Land Solutions*: We do-Gravel Driveway Refurbishing, Dirt Work, Brush Hogging, Landscaping, Hardscaping, Fall Leaf Pickup, Flatbed/Dump Trailer Hauling, Snow Plowing. Call Kourtney today: 440-749-7672 Experienced, dependable driver, with pick up and SUV. Retired and available to drive anytime. 402-889-7463. Handyman Doing Construction Work: Framing, siding, metal roofing, decks and garages. 440-321-8909. Retired teacher 36 years’ experience personal complementary tutoring General Math K-8 Science K-12 Study Skills at Geauga West Library conference rooms with parent(s) attending for support Monday-Saturday appointments. Dave Hancock 440-487-0829 text or call voice mail, e-mail professordhancock@gmail.com Buckeye Landscaping looking for new clients for upcoming season. Services including mowing, mulching, pruning, spring/fall clean-ups, also snow plowing. Call 440 883 9124. ED’S PAINTING, PLASTERING & POWER WASHING: Quality Work. Reasonable Rates. Interior and Exterior. Call Ed today at 216-323-6744. Free Estimates!
WANTED TO BUY Wanted: Do you have a used wood or coal stove siting around, that you would like to sell? Stove must be salvageable. Harman, Quadrafire, Napoleon, Dutchwest, and others. Call Bill 440-636-3323. 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. FOUND OLD SPORTS CARDS? I buy baseball, football & basketball collections for cash. Attics, basements, inherited collections. Local buyer. Call/text Seth 216276-1626. Old fishing tackle wanted: fishing lures (wood or plastic), mouse to bear traps, wooden duck decoys. Call Lee 440-313-8331.
RUSSELL TOWNSHIP Ronald R. Richardson, 8449 Music St., to Isaiah L. Anderson, $159,700. (1.68 acres) Barbara A. Lipnicki, 15115 Hemlock Point Road, to Elizabeth L. Brennan, $834,000. (9.82 acres)
Geauga County Maple Leaf 440-729-7667
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Chesterland News
Wednesday, September 23, 2026