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Middlef ield Geauga Sees Surge in Measles Immunizations Following Outbreak By Allison Wilson wilson@karlovecmedia.com Vaccination clinics for measles have seen a large turnout since an outbreak of the disease began in Geauga County, Health Commissioner Adam Litke reported Aug. 13. Geauga Public Health reported five confirmed measles cases in the county July 30 amid a larger statewide outbreak. As of Aug. 14, the Ohio Department of Health’s infec-
tious diseases map reported 16 cases in Geauga County. “The Amish specifically have been coming to a lot of those,” he said during a recent Geauga County Board of Health meeting, referring to recent vaccination clinics, including one at the Buster Miller Auction Barn and another at the health department. The clinics drew about 109 and 139 people, respectively. “They’re definitely coming out, they’re asking a lot of questions,” he said. “They’re just trying to pro-
tect their families and loved ones from measles.” University Hospitals has helped ensure adequate staffing for the clinics, Litke said, adding the county's contract with the Lake County General Health District will need to be adjusted because of the number of staff members pulled from there to assist in Geauga County. Requests for vaccines are coming in almost daily, he said, and the health department plans to hold additional clinics to meet the demand.
Board member Dan Green asked whether GPH had considered reaching out to local nursing programs for student volunteers to assist with the clinics. Litke said the current clinics are a response to the outbreak, but GPH has reached out to Kent State University about the possibility of assistance with future clinics. Litke also updated the board on GPH’s ongoing discussion about See Measles • Page 5
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Commission Rejects Geauga Highway Requests By Ann Wishart ann@karlovecmedia.com Following a short but contentious hearing Aug. 11, the Middlefield Village Planning and Zoning Commission failed to act on two zoning applications submitted by Geauga Highway LLC, of Painesville and Auburn Township. The applications sought a lot-coverage variance allowing 77% coverage at 15651 West High Street, where village zoning permits 60%, as well as permission for more than 16,000 square feet of temporary outdoor storage space. The commission’s failure to approve the applications means a cease-and-desist order issued by Chardon Municipal Court in May remains in effect, prohibiting the company from using the 4.6-acre lot east of the Aldi grocery store for storage of vehicles and equipment. Zoning Inspector John Boksansky said the order remains in effect and Geauga Highway has not complied with it. Boksansky told the commission Aug. 11 that discussions with Geauga Highway representatives regarding the lease began in January. He issued an occupancy permit and zoning exemption in March, allowing Geauga Highway to operate on the site using the office building and the garage for vehicle maintenance.
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Geauga Highway LLC equipment stored at the leased yard behind ACA Hardware on East High Street in Middlefield
The long, narrow lot is zoned for general commercial use, Boksansky said, adding that the village zoning code does not allow the requested lot coverage or storage space. Therefore, a conditional-use hearing was necessary. “In the middle of May, I saw an alternate use going on — the storage of vehicles and equipment related to his (paving) business,” the zoning inspector said, referring to John Bojec, owner of Geauga High-
way LLC. The company was ordered by the court not to expand to an additional use of the site, Boksansky said. On May 21, 2026, he sent a letter to Bojec offering him an opportunity to come before the commission and apply for conditional use of the premises, Boksansky said. “The expansion continued. When the cease order was not complied with, we filed a complaint in
court June 18 regarding Geauga Highway expanding into the site without a permit, variance or conditional use,” he said. Geauga Highway subsequently applied for a conditional use, lot-coverage variance and outdoor storage, leading to the Aug. 11 hearing, Boksansky said. Bojec was accompanied by his attorney, Tim McGarry of Highland Heights, who said he was speaking See Middlefield • Page 5
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Town Crier Geauga PERI Meets
Aug. 26, 11 a.m. The Geauga County Public Employee Retirees Chapter 86 will meet at the pavilion at Punderson Marina. Lunch is at 11:30 a.m. The guest speaker is Derek Weinrich from AMBA. For reservations, call 440-226-4491 by Aug. 21.
Vitalant Blood Drives
Vitalant is calling on eligible donors to do their part to help steer clear of a summer blood shortage. Type O donors are especially needed. To make an appointment, call 877258-4825 or visit vitalant.org. Aug. 26, Fox Run School - Roy Erb's Home, 17642 Nauvoo Road, Middlefield, 3-7 p.m. Aug. 27, Mumford Road School, 16659 Tavern Road, Burton, 3:45-7 p.m.
Family Dinner and Movie Night
Aug. 28, 4 p.m. First United Methodist Church hosts its God Shares a Meal and movie night at the church located at 14999 South State Ave., Middlefield. Dinner is from 4-6 p.m., followed by a family movie at 6:15 p.m. For information, call 440-632-0480.
Tree Planting Ceremony
Aug. 31, 10 a.m. to noon Lake-Geauga Recovery Centers will host “Rooted in Remembrance,” a community tree-planting ceremony in observance of International Overdose Awareness Day at Ignatia House, 400 North St., Chardon. The event will honor those lost to overdose while offering support to families and others affected by loss. The free event is open to the community. Food, beverages and giveaways will be provided.
Overdose Awareness Day
Aug. 31, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services will host an Overdose Awareness Day event at 13244 Ravenna Road, Chardon. The event will offer free resources on overdose prevention, recovery support and crisis services, along with medication safety supplies and naloxone (Narcan) kits and demonstrations.
Labor Day Polka Party
Sept. 7, 1-6 p.m. A Labor Day polka dance party will be held at SNPJ Farm, 10946 Heath Road, Kirtland. Enjoy ethnic food and live music featuring Eddie Rodick and friends, and Anthony Culker Band with Frank Stanger. Open to the public. For information, call 330-318-3004.
Last Fly-In of Summer
Sept. 19, 7-11 a.m. EAA Chapter 5 pilots will serve a pancake breakfast at Geauga County Airport, 15421 Old State Road, Middlefield. Breakfast includes all-you-can-eat pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon or sausage, coffee and drinks. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 3-12; children under 3 are free. Free Young Eagles airplane rides for ages 8-17, with parental permission, and hands-on youth activities also will be offered. For information and to register for rides, call 440-836-3225 or visit chapters.eaa5.org.
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Faith Matters Treasuring Your Wife My wife is now home from Australia. She band is not an “entitlement,” rather a responwas away for over three weeks. Our daughter sibility to serve your partner’s needs. gave birth to a baby boy. Glenda was on an • Cultivate patience and gentleness in airplane shortly thereafter. You can’t keep a your daily interactions. Men sometimes get grandma away from her grandkids, especially frustrated and then project their own unhappia newborn. ness on to their wives. It pains me when a man I appreciate my wife every day. I thank uses anger to bully or belittle his wife. Learn her often for the many ways she makes life to make peace with your own disappointments better for us. She is a giving perand inner turmoil. son who takes joy in helping oth• Show daily appreciation for ers; often anticipating and meetwhat your wife does to make your ing the needs around her. life together better. Let thanksgivProverbs 18:22 tells us that ing and gratitude push complain“The man who finds a wife finds ing and criticism away from your a treasure, and he receives favor marriage. from the Lord.” That is so true. • Learn to say, “I am sorry.” God gave the first man a wife beWhen you fail in some way, accause He said, “It is not good for By Roger Kruse knowledge your misstep and ask man to be alone.” We have been created for forgiveness. Don’t allow pride and stubbornconnection, companionship and the sharing ness to rule. Let humility lead the way. of life. My wife is my best friend and partner. • Allow your wife some space to discover Her strengths seem to fill in the gaps of my and exercise her unique gifts. Each of us needs weaknesses. God was certainly smiling on the opportunity to find joy and fulfillment in me when He brought her into my life. accordance with God’s plan and purpose. I met Glenda in India in 1980. We had • Don’t expect her to do all the houseeach responded to God’s call to serve Jesus. hold tasks without your help. While Glenda She was from Wanganui, New Zealand, and a is away, I am cooking, washing dishes, doing high school teacher. I was from Solon, Ohio, laundry, taking care of pets, picking and proand pursuing the study of the Tamil language cessing veggies from the garden, etc. It’s so in the city of Madurai. We met at Christmas much better to share domestic duties. time in Madras, now called Chennai. We were • Take an interest in her life. Ask good both a long way from home. It only took me questions, listen carefully to what she has to five weeks to ask her to marry me. Why waste say and then share from you own life and actime when you are 28 years old and have tivities. found the right one? • Tell your wife that you love her. CompliMarriage is a blessing from God but must ment her when she looks pretty. Surprise her be nurtured and protected. There are build- with a gift. Take her out for a nice meal. Keep ing blocks that need to be in place and fences romance alive. that protect it from outside intrusion. After 45 • Take time to pray together and share years of learning, allow me to share 10 ideas truth from God’s Word. Faith is the ultimate I have gleaned from a husband’s perspective. clue that helps keep a husband and wife hap• Treat your wife with respect. The Bible pily married. says to be considerate of her and love her just as Christ loved the Church, sacrificing HimRoger Kruse is not a perfect husband. His self on a Cross. failures have been plenty. Nonetheless, God has • If you provide leadership in your mar- blessed him with a marriage that brings daily riage, don’t make it self-serving. To be a hus- joy.
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Cardinal High School Football Preview
A New Era Dawns in Huskies Country By Haley Adams
I enjoy doing that.” Beginning Aug. 1, Velasquez will also serve as the Jr./Sr. High School Dean of StuFor the third time in three years, there’s dents. But recruitment began long before the a new coach at the helm of the Cardinal foot- first day of practice. ball team. Coach Velasquez made it a point to catch Doug Velasquez was approved as the Hus- basketball games and supervise lifting, simkies’ new head coach on Jan. 29. Velasquez ply watching and talking with the kids, beginpreviously worked as an intervention special- ning to get to know them and to build relaist at Columbiana Exempted Schools. tionships. His most recent footThat effort seemed to ball coaching stint, at go a long way, as the HusLowellville High School, kies have 34 students on was from 2016 to 2019. the roster. Aug. 20 @LaBrae The Rockets finished If all goes well, the Aug. 28 Champion 0-9 in Velasquez’s first team may even have a few Sept. 4 Berkshire season, but bounced JV games on its schedule. Sept. 11 @Leetonia back the following year Cardinal returns six Sept. 18 CCC to finish 6-4, giving LowSept. 25 @Wellington starters from a season Oct. 2 Mathews* ellville its first winning ago and 10 letter-winners. Oct. 8 Grand Valley season since 2013. One of those starters is Oct. 16 @Py Valley Now the Huskies senior Dominic Harris, Oct. 23 @St. John hope Coach Velasquez who made an impact on his * Homecoming can work that same magcoach from day one. Harris ic in Huskie Country, as played a little bit of everyAll games start at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted the team has finished thing last year and played 1-19 over the last two through some tough injuseasons. ries as well. “I really wanted the opportunity to fur“Since January, he’s been my right-hand ther my career as an administrator and use man,” said his coach. “If I need something to my experience as a coach to give the kids happen with the team, I get him involved.” “Meeting Coach V during the school year that are playing and who are putting the effort and time out there ... a memorable expe- really made it better when transitioning into rience,” he said. “I’ve had experience in the a new season,” Harris said. “I think he has past of rebuilding programs, and most times been a really good motivator for our team.”
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Another returning starter is center Axle and recent scrimmages, coaches discussed Young, a three-sport athlete who is eager to how to prepare the Huskies to be more physishow the community a totally different team cal and ready for Week 1 against LaBrae. “You have to be here, and you have to from last year. commit,” Coach Velasquez said, “and you Two things the Huskies have have to buy in and trust the protalked a lot about are playing comcess. At the end of the day today, petitively and giving back to the I want us to come off the field and community. I want people to know that we are “Our opponents should exphysical.” pect a way more competitive Returning starter Austin game,” Young said. “They should Meadows is also quiet, but leads fear us, and they shouldn’t take it by example, Coach Velasquez as an automatic win.” said. He will be another athlete Young, who started every Velasquez on the line, alongside Young. game last season, is quiet with a “We’re trying to get the team to focus great work ethic, Coach Velasquez said. and give more effort, and motivate the underThe coach and his staff also hope to give classmen by running on and off the field inback to the community by bringing home a stead of walking,” Meadows said. “The tranplayoff game. For that to happen, the Huskies sition from middle to high school can be a lot must play competitively and physically. harder and faster.” After watching the team through camp Brayden Page is another returner who saw a lot of playing time at wide receiver a season ago and looks to improve his numbers. “Brayden is an athlete who is there every day and who will ask questions,” Coach Velasquez said. “He’s very coachable, along with a lot of other players. “All of our kids are good kids,” he added, “and a lot of them are really starting to step up and do the job that needs to be done.” A new face showing great promise for Cardinal is senior Colton Smith, who met some of his future teammates when he joined track and field. “Despite him being new to the team and new to the school, he has developed as a player that you know you can count on — that when you put him into the game, he’s going to go hard, and he’s emerging as a leader,” Coach Velasquez said. With new leadership, renewed commitment, and a team ready to buy in, this season could mark the turning of a page and beginning of a more competitive era for the Cardinal Huskies.
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Geauga Park District For more information and registration, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Archery Programs
August and September Geauga Park District will offer a variety of archery programs for beginners and experienced archers at Chickagami Park, 17957 Tavern Road, Parkman Township. Introduction to Archery for Families (ages 9 and up): Aug. 30, 9:30-11 a.m.
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whether to renew its accreditation, confirming the department has paid its annual $5,600 accreditation fee. The department has recently debated whether maintaining accreditation is worth the time, cost and effort required. Litke previously said he has not seen any tangible benefits from the designation. “I did go back and forth on sending that to (Finance Director Katie Taylor) to pay,” Litke said, adding he has heard other boards of health are also floating the idea of letting accreditation lapse. “It sounds like there are conversations
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on Bojec’s behalf because the matter is in court. Geauga Highway has a three-year lease on the property and the zoning permit states equipment may be stored there, McGarry said, adding that the company has its main operation in Painesville and Auburn Township and owns about 100 pieces of equipment, only 20 of which are at the Middlefield yard. “This is an office. This is not a paving operation,” he said, noting vehicles in the yard will rotate through for ordinary maintenance. “Geauga Highway wants to be a good neighbor. We are here in good faith.” Village Administrator Leslie McCoy said the village has received letters from residents concerned about the use of the property. Residents have said it appears Geauga Highway has leased a commercially zoned parcel but is storing trucks, construction equipment and diesel tanks there that should be located in an industrial area. Mayor Ben Garlich said he received a letter from a neighbor concerned that the use of the property does not meet health and safety regulations and negatively affects air quality and property values for residents in the area. “Access into and out of the property is totally inadequate,” according to the letter Garlich read. The letter also said increased truck traffic could lead to accidents and pose a danger to children. “I can’t cross examine a letter,” McGarry said. He added that Geauga Highway has material stored on the property and said photos of the property show equipment left by another tenant who was supposed to have moved out. Commission member Dave Dietrich questioned the lack of asphalt pavement on the parcel.
Introduction to Archery for Adults: Sept. 19, 10:30 a.m. to noon, and Sept. 24, 2:30-4 p.m. Archers who complete an introductory class may participate in Archery Games for Adults on Aug. 22, 2:30-4 p.m., or Sept. 24, 12:30-2 p.m., or Archery Games for Kids (ages 9-16) on Aug. 30, 1-2:30 p.m. All equipment is provided. Registration is required. Participants should arrive 15 minutes early to allow time for the walk to the range.
that are occurring now, people are saying, ‘Hey, is this really worth it,’” he said. In other business, Environmental Health Director Dan Lark said the department has recently received a large number of bats for rabies testing. “They’ve all been negative,” he said. Lark said Lake County had a bat test positive for rabies about a month ago, which may have heightened public awareness of the disease. “The skunk and the raccoon variant is almost out of our part of Ohio,” he added. “Every year, there’s a big thing where they fly planes and helicopters and drop vaccine baits for the raccoons. This is actually the first year where Geauga County’s not included in that at all.”
“When we have considered outdoor storage in other properties they have always been paved, never had asphalt grindings in the area,” he said, adding that in commercial operations in the village, those items have been for sale. “This is rather unique, to say the least.” Boksansky said the company has offered to plant evergreens to screen the yard from neighbors and plans to leave 50 feet along the eastern boundary vacant to comply with setbacks. He added the tanks on the east side do not belong to Geauga Highway. Garlich objected to the purpose and location of the yard. “In my mind, this was totally misrepresented,” he said. “This is a job site. Everyone has to look at that place. This is not a good fit for this area.” Garlich cited piles of slag and barrels on the property as proof the parcel is being used as an operating yard for Geauga Highway. The variance request and conditional-use request for outdoor storage failed due to a lack of a motion. Commission President Scott Klein said the applications were not approved because of residents’ concerns.
Community Meetings Listed are upcoming public meetings and executive sessions in Huntsburg, Middlefield and Parkman townships, the Village of Middlefield and Cardinal Schools. (Please note: These meeting notices are NOT legal notices.) Cardinal BOE: Aug. 26, 6:30 p.m., work session. All meetings held at BOE Office, 15982 E. High St., Middlefield, unless otherwise indicated.
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Real Estate Transfers Following is a list of area real estate transfers for the weeks ending July 24, July 31, Aug. 7 and Aug. 14, 2026, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only. HUNTSBURG TOWNSHIP Brian A. Bash, 16211 Mayfield Road, to Robert J. and Ruthie W. Byler, $70,000. (9.00 acres) Tare Creek Arena LLC, Clay Street, to Christopher and Maria L. Loze, $2,200. (0.65 acres) Tare Creek Arena LLC, Clay Street, to Christopher and Maria L. Loze, $8,800. (2.79 acres) Gloria J. Clemson (TOD), 17550 Trailwood Road, to Dustin G. Ehrhart, $50,000. (1.63 acres) April E. Loucks and April Elizabeth Schwendeman, 11795 Kile Road, to Mark C. Rosipko and Nichole Varcelli, $362,000.
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(3.00 acres) Lawrence R. Podojil (trustee), Windmill Point Road, to Thomas and Jennifer Vanek, $25,000. (1.55 acres) April E. Loucks and April Elizabeth Schwendeman, 11795 Kile Road, to Mark C. Rosipko and Nichole Varcelli, $362,000. (3.00 acres) MIDDLEFIELD TOWNSHIP Roberta D. Byers (TOD), 15025 Crestwood Drive, to Rene Aguilera and Dionne Yanes, $312,000. (0.75 acres) Joni H. and Fannie D. Shrock (TOD), Hayes Road, to Joni D. Shrock and Betty Ann Shrock, $7,500. (2.49 acres) Joni H. and Fannie D. Shrock (TOD), Hayes Road, to David D. and Lucinda R. Shrock, $7,500. (2.48 acres) Levi W., Norman L. and Linda E. Byler, Hayes Road, to Joni H. and Fannie D. Shrock, $2,100. (0.00 acres)
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Joni H. and Fannie D. Shrock (TOD), 14521 Hayes Road, to Andrew D. Shrock, $150,000. (55.93 acres) MIDDLEFIELD VILLAGE Ashley Renee Davidson and Mason Chalmers, 14835 Hillcrest Ave., to Ashley Renee Reichert, $488,400. (0.33 acres) Jeffrey E. Nichols (trustee), 14870 Dunlin Court, to John and Patricia A. Gallagher, $250,000. (0.00 acres) Bonner Ohio Properties Ltd., East High Street, to Mac S. Convenience Stores LLC, $1,050,000. (3.17 acres) PARKMAN TOWNSHIP Ian Moore, 18392 Mill Road, to Joshua and Charis Wheeler, $225,000. (0.35 acres) David L. and Nancy L. Eberhard (TOD), 16404 Main Market Road, to Raymond J. and Kristiana Hilger, $45,000. (1.21 acres) Ella N. Byler, Nash Road, to Andrew M.
Hershberger, $75,000. (2.65 acres) Ella N. Byler, Nash Road, to David A. and Fannie Mae Schumucker, $95,000. (2.65 acres) Ella N. Byler, Nash Road, to Norman G. Bender, $62,100. (2.70 acres) Neil E. Miller, Mattie J. Miller and Ella N. Byler, Tavern Road, to Neil E. and Mattie J. Miller, $6,700. (4.91 acres) Karen M. Ikeler (TOD), 16450 Nash Road, to Ben and Nancy Byler, $325,000. (5.19 acres) Steven A. and Barbara M. Miller, 17139 Old State Road, to Eric R., Victoria E. and Josiah J. Bacon, $240,000. (2.75 acres) Allen R. and Nancy M. Miller, 16838 Tavern Road, to Ella N. and Johnnie J. Byler and Nelson and Martha Slabaugh, $275,000. (3.74 acres) Matthew M. and Holly Marie Hopkins, 16420 Vernon Drive, to Matthew and Debora Wolanski, $427,500. (1.09 acres)
Arts & Entertainment Call For Entries
Burton Public Library is looking for entries for the 2026 Burton Art Show to be held Oct. 5-10 at the Burton Public Library, 14588 W. Park St., Burton. Entry days are Sept. 18, 9 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. and Sept. 19, 10 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Artists 16 years and older who live, work or attend school in Geauga, Lake or Portage counties are invited to submit their work. There is a limit of three items per artist. Entry forms are available at all public libraries and online at burtonlibrary.org. For more information, call the library at 440-834-4466.
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Motorcycle: 1996 Honda Gold Wing Interstate Trike. Mileage 58,011. Bub exhaust. Custom paint bloodstone red. $9,000. Call Rudy 440-749-0182. Winter Storage: Collector cars, motorcycles, luxury cars. No pickups. In by 11/1/26. Out by 5/1/27. Private residence. 24hr security w/Simply Safe. Heated bldg, concrete floor. No rodents. Power for your battery tender. Text Only 440-596-1119. 2014 Lincoln MKT: third row, 7 passenger, leather interior, sunroof, heated and AC seats, CD player, Bluetooth, E-check passed. $9,000. 216-387-2999.
Amish lady needed to work in my Chardon home to clean house and other duties. 440-286-3380, call daytime before 6pm.
FOR RENT Claridon Twp: Efficiency Apartment Rental, $450/mo. Singles only. No pets. Please call 440-479-4961 after 5pm. Chardon: Burlington Oval Condo/Apt. 2BR, 1B, 1 car garage, all appliances. $1,400/mo. plus utilities. 440346-0855.
FOR SALE Garden Plants: lemon balm, gooseneck loosestrife, many daylilies, mint, daisy, mini hostas, raspberries, and more, all $5/clump. Call/text 440-668-8768. 200 feet kilned planed and straight edged black walnut $800. 1800’s grain fanning mill $200. Antique wheel overhead light 40” diameter $300. 440-336-2027 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. Uniden DFR 7 radar detector. Mint condition. Uses all the latest technology. Comes with dash and visor clip. $300 brand new. Selling for $100. 440-669-2763. HONDA EM5000 SX Portable Generator: like new, 160 hours, electric start. $2,000. Chesterland. Call 440729-7958. 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. 2 Premium Burial Lots: Western Reserve Memorial Garden, Old Rugged Cross area. $3,200/OBO. Will pay transfer fee. 440-477-2809. Two double-hung Provia replacement windows: combined dimensions 75 7/8 X 53 5/8. Perfect for a front window, $475. 440-336-5044 George. Custom sizes & shapes available. Ridgid Pressure Water Jetter: Model KJ3100, w/pulse 3,000psi. Clears 2”-10” drains. Includes jetter hoses, nozzles, foot valve, root cutter, removal hose reel. EC $1,500. 216-789-2052.
GARAGE/ESTATE SALES Burton: 8/27-8/29, 16530 Claridon Troy Rd. Wooden Duck Decoys, Avon Steins, Quart Jars, Record Albums and Misc. 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. Moving Sale, Auburn Twp: 9731 Riverwood Lane. 8/208/22, 9a-4p. Lawn/garden hand tools, patio set, work bench, bedroom/family/dining room furniture, cookware, timber jack, luggage, carts, wagons, kerosene heater, outdoor clothes hanger, heavy chains. Chardon: 197 Hilltop Dr. 8/20-8/22. New kitchen table and chairs, rocker, nightstand, 32-sq.ft. granite, housewares, kitchenware, sewing material, beads, crafts, some antiques, misc items. Chesterland Barn Sale: 9/4-9/6 9a-4p. 9816 Sherman, use barn drive. Housewares, power tools, hand tools, garden tools, furniture. T-shirts, like new. Yakima car rack. Much more. Fair prices, no junk.
PETS & ANIMALS 11 week old AKC Shetland Sheepdog male puppy. Great with children and well socialized. Vet checked and up to date on all vaccinations. $450. 440-321-8152. 135-gal aquarium, 50-gal tank, 24-gal aquarium. All three for $150. Also available, 200-gal fiberglass tub. 440-729-0070. “Franklin,” 4-6 year old gray tiger cat needs an indoor home. He’s 14 pounds of pure sweetheart! Neutered, vaxxed, and good with other cats. Call Rebecca 440321-2485.
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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. .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. Investment properties with current long term tenants. Each property has 4 bedroom house. Three properties to choose from. Cash Only. $89,900 each. Call 440563-8195, Ashtabula. 4194 Helsley Fusselman Rd, Southington. $765,000. Horse farm, 12 acres w/additional land available, barns, lg indoor arena, 3800-sqft house w/7 bedrooms. Kathie Lutz 330-687-5900 or Ryan Neal 330687-0622.
SERVICES 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. Will do housekeeping, cleaning, and help in Air B&B, and overnight facilities. References. 440-313-1804. Offering Junk Removal and Demolition: 440-883-9124. Handyman Doing Construction Work: Framing, siding, metal roofing, decks, and all kind of miscellaneous. 440-321-8909. *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
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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. 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. Old fishing tackle wanted: fishing lures (wood or plastic), mouse to bear traps, wooden duck decoys. Call Lee 440-313-8331. Looking for an Electric Roaster. The bigger, the better. Call me at 440-636-2853.
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