Chesterland News 3-1-23

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Chester 12-Year-Old Stars in Fine Arts ‘Jungle Book’ Production

By Cassandra shofar Cassandra@karloveCmedia.Com

Despite a nearby building fire in Willoughby causing performances to be rescheduled last week, Blake Jeffrey-White, of Chester Township, was excited to finish strong as the lead in Rudyard Kipling’s “The Jungle Book” at the Fine Arts Association last weekend.

Blake, a seventh-grader at St. Francis of Assisi in Gates Mills, played Mowgli in a dramatic version of the show written by Joseph Robinette, which held its final run Feb. 23-26.

“This is my second time working with Blake,” said production Director Sandy Peck. “I directed him as Eddie in ’13,’ the musical at Fine Arts Association this past fall, and now as Mowgli in ‘The Jungle Book.’ He’s shown an incredible amount of growth in his skill level as an actor in just a short time.”

WG Kiwanis Pancake Breakfasts Begin March 5

W.G. Kiwanis Club will be celebrating its 70th annual pancake breakfast fundraiser at West Geauga High School every Sunday in March from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The all-youcan-eat breakfast includes four flavors of pancakes, French toast, sausage patties and beverages.

Cost is $10 for adults and $6 for children 6-11. Children under 6 are free. Early bird special is from 8-9 a.m. Curbside pickup is available.

The club welcomes groups and individuals that would like to volunteer for the community event. For more information, visit the Kiwanis website wgkiwanis.org or call Jeff Kershaw, pancake breakfast chairperson, at 440-812-3564.

he was challenged to make a con nection with two other actors who played his mothers.

a mother-son connection with oth er actors that are basically my age and my friends,” he said, adding he had to work really hard and focus on ensuring the audience felt that connection.

from (performing in) this produc tion was the wonderful applause and attendance in the audience, ap preciative fans and all the support that I received from my friends, family and teachers attending the show,” he said, adding it made him feel like he mattered and gave him great pride and joy.

ed with his character and the prob lems he was facing in the storyline.

ful story that shows the triumphs

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Wolverines and Marlington Duke it out in District Semifinals

By alan kornspan sports@karloveCmedia Com

The West Geauga Wolverines took on the Marlington Dukes in the district semifinals on February 22.

In an extremely physical match up, the Dukes needed overtime to narrowly defeat the Wolverines 4947.

The Dukes took an early lead going up 11-9 at the end of one.

The Wolverines were led in the first quarter by Alexa Hocevar who scored 4 points.

In the second quarter, the Wol verines outscored the Dukes 9-7 to tie the game at 18 going into half time.

In the third quarter the Dukes jumped out to a five point lead as they led 35-30 at the end of three.

But the Wolverines did not quit.

They came roaring back be-

hind Hocevar's eight points as they outscored the Dukes 15-10 in the fourth quarter to tie the game at 45

The Dukes outscored the Wol verines 4-2 in overtime to gain the

Alexa Hocevar, who now moves on to play NCAA Division I basketball at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) this Fall, led all scorers with 25 points in the final game of her high school career.

Hocevar hit 4 three pointers

and was 5 of 6 at the line.

For the game the Wolverines were 5-11 on three point attempts for 45% and they were 8-14 from the

"Alexa, you can't really say enough about her," said Head Coach Brandon Stewart.

"She's a special player, a special talent, we are lucky to have her as part of this program and her sister before her. They left a heck of a legacy in this program."

After the game coach Stewart

See Basketball • Page 2

Drayer Hocevar Ottman

Community Meetings

Listed are public meetings and executive sessions for the coming two-week period, unless otherwise noted. These meeting notices are NOT legal notices.

Chester Township: March 1, 7 p.m. –Zoning Commission, 7 p.m. – Park District, at the office of Michael Colagiovanni on Mayfield Road; March 9, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees; March 13, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; March 15, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission. All meetings are held at the

Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.

Russell Township: March 2, 2 p.m., Board of Trustees; March 13, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; March 16, 6 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at Russell Town Hall, 14890 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.

West Geauga BOE: March 13, 7 p.m., regular meeting. All meetings are held at the BOE Community Room, 8615 Cedar Road, unless otherwise noted.

from page 1 also mentioned how important this group of seniors was to the West Geauga Girls basketball program.

"We have 8 seniors who are all really special, they all contributed, some who haven't played since their freshman year and they came back this year and we appreciate that."

"You know, we started four seniors this year."

"We got huge contributions out of all of them all season long, especially tonight, they did a great job."

In addition to Hocevar scoring 25, seniors Ashlyn Drayer (5 points), Haley Ottman (3 points) and Grace Laster (3 points) also contributed to the scoring.

Although the Wolverines will lose eight seniors, the future is bright for the Wolverines Girls Basketball program.

Next year, the Wolverines will be led by current junior Maggie Furst.

Furst had a great game controlling the post and contributed 11 points on offense.

Dieter Paul Knauf

Dieter Paul Knauf, age 89, passed away peacefully Feb. 5, 2023, in Mayfield Heights.

boards for the game as they out rebounded the Dukes 42-34.

Furst talked about the importance of effort and staying focused on the task at hand.

Furst believed the Wolverines did a good job of staying present in this year's playoffs.

"(A highlight of the game) was definitely an effort thing, trying to pick up my teammates," said Furst.

"We struggled with that a lot during the regular season and we knew we had to bring it for the playoffs or else we wouldn't get too far."

Coach Stewart also talked about the excellent play of Maggie Furst throughout the season.

"Maggie came on in the middle of last year and started dominating last year making first team in the conference."

"She is going to make first team in the conference this year and she is just another one who has really came a long way, she just continues to get better."

The Wolverines conclude the basketball season with a 14-10 record.

Obituaries

He and Eleonore were active members of the Church of Saint Anslem in Chester Township, including participating with the bereavement committee, the annual Thanksgiving dinner and confirmation receptions.

Born on July 31, 1933, in Plittersdorf, Germany, Dieter im migrated to the United States at age 28 and married Eleonore ( nee Roenn, deceased.) They were the former owners of May-SOM Dry Cleaners.

Dieter and Eleonore enjoyed traveling all over the world, especially in Germany, Austria and Arizona.

Dieter was the loving husband of Eleonore; brother of Herbert (Edelgard); uncle of Britta Knauf-Kontis; and son of the late Heinrich and Paula Knauf.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 2023, at the Church of Saint Anslem, 12969 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Dieter’s name may be made to a charity of your choice.

said. “His performance had the kids cheering and laughing. He demonstrated poise and composure for a 7-year-old in front of 250 or so kids at his school.”

Blake began taking voice lessons at age 8 at the Fairmount Center for the Arts in Russell Township until his teacher moved on from the center, Cynthia said.

“He then performed in two shows with The Fairmount Center for the Arts. He was in ‘Beauty and the Beast Jr.’ as a narrator and fisherman. He then was in Fairmount’s

production of ‘Honk Jr.,’ initially paused by COVID, but then revived in 2021. He was Greylag, commander of the Goose Squadron

ring role. He played Edmund Pevensie in “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe” for the Fine Arts Association and Daddy in thetion of “Junie B. Jones Jr.,” Cynthia said, also touching on Blake’s performance last fall as

“The show had a 10-performance run and all praised the music and the talent of the all-teen cast,” she said. “Many of (Blake’s) classmates and friends came to see the show and could not stop singing the songs from the musical. He was also the understudy for the main character and another character. Understudying is no small task, as he had to learn his role and the roles that he was understudying.”

For more information on upcoming productions at the FAA, visit www.fineartsassociation.org/performance/ or call 440-951-7500.

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Wolverine Spurts Cage Falcons

By riCh kelly sports@karloveCmedia Com

It’s tournament time for boys and girls high school basketball teams, and usually the first time out will see teams with sour records taking on winning teams, facing expectations that the favorite will enjoy a blowout win.

In Division II action this year, though, that situation changed.

Feb. 21 in Jefferson High School's Falcon Gym, the West Geauga Wolverines faced a team that, with a trio of sophomores in the starting lineup, claimed a tie for first place in the tough NE8 Conference. They sported a 16-6 record coming in, and had not played in a game this season decided by more than 10 points.

True to form, the Falcons took a halftime lead, but the Wolverines got hot from long range to open the third period with an 11-0 run, taking the lead. Then, after the Falcons tied the score late in the game, West G hit from long range to take a lead they held till the final buzzer, claiming a 5146 victory that took the air out of Falcon feathers.

Landon Lear nailed a quick three-pointer to start the third period after WG trailed 24-20 at the half. By the time the spurt was over, Lear had hit again, and Drew Prexta also hit from beyond the arc, to bring the Wolverines into the fourth period with a 3729 lead.

Physical defense on Jefferson’s top

point-producer, ju nior forward Joey DeGeorge, also played a huge part in the Wolverine come back.

“We had scout ed Jefferson,” West Geauga Head Coach Micah Young said. “He’s a good player, but he’s more of a finesse-style player that has problems in a physical game. We wanted to take him out of the game as much as we could, and for a long while, we got the job done. It was enough to get a lead, and we hit some big shots, too.”

Jefferson clawed its way back to take a 41-39 lead with 3:30 left in the contest.

Lear tied it at 41-41 with a driving layup that began on the left side of the paint and ended with a crossover dribble to the hoop from the right.

Next time down the floor, the Wolverines got another three-pointer from an unlikely source, Jerry Kline-Ruminski, to take the final lead.

Lear led the way with his second-half burst, scoring 18 points. Prexta added 10, Jesse Moriarity tallied eight, and Kline-Ruminski also ended with eight.

Kline-Ruminski was guarded much of the night by Falcon senior guard Grant Hitchcock, a good six inches shorter but a first team All-Ohio quarterback with quickness to match.

It took Hitchcock’s efforts driving to the

Lantern of Chagrin Valley

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Our purpose is to create opportunities for our elderly to live at their highest level of independence. Our care programs and services will inspire our elderly to live their life to their fullest and to their preference and desire. Our daily commitment is to make our elderly’s life fun and invigorating.

What makes us different from others?

Our SVAYUS environment design, JIVE and SVAYUS program makes us unusual and unique. The JIVE program focuses on therapeutic exercises and activities. Our cognitive program SVAYUS is a unique and holistic program that facilitates positive interactions and direct contact with simulated nature for mental, social, emotional, and spiritual development.

Why consider Lantern of Chagrin Valley?

The staff will do what is humanly possible to ensure that the residents are happy, satisfied and fulfilled. The staff and the leadership are very passionate about care and services. It is personal to them. It is a community with a tenured staff that have numerous accomplishments and new methods of care. They help find purpose and joy in a resident’s life. Honesty and integrity are the basic core and foundation of Lantern’s care and service culture.

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The residents use an Emergency Pendant. The pendant has a button that they press when assistance is needed. We also have motion sensors in our Memory Care neighborhood which detects a fall or if a resident gets out of bed. Our community is secured with the state-of-the-art security system. A secure key fob is required to enter and exit the community and in some instances certain spaces within the community. We have security cameras inside the community and in every entry and exit point.

hoop to keep the Falcons in the game, as DeGeorge could not get his normal shots. He did score nine, but it came on 14 shots from beyond his normal range. Meanwhile, Hitchcock repeatedly attacked the basket on his way to an 18-point night to close out his high school career. He did it all, snar ing seven rebounds and dishing for a trio of assists, but other than a brief spurt from sophomore forward Anthony Covetta, who tallied 15 points, the speedy rotations on the Wolverine defense kept Falcon efforts to a minimum.

“Hitchcock is some kind of awesome player,” Coach Young said. “One thing we noticed is that he’s just so fast, he’s tough, but his outside shot is suspect a little bit. So we felt it best to try to limit DeGeorge more and deal with Hitchcock. It worked out well.”

The Wolverines tangle next with Edgewood, which took a 67-60 win Feb. 24 hosting West Branch. For West G (10-13 on the season) to win next time, it will take similar defensive efforts, as the Warriors present a similar type of foe.

What is our unique proposition?

Our unique State-of-the-art community was designed by an occupational therapist. The neighborhoods are designed based on five SVAYUS principles. The overall SVAYUS environment is healing and therapeutic. The objective and the goal of SVAYUS is to enable the residents to function at their best ability and highest potential. Svayus hypothesizes that having an individual live in an environment that is serene, tranquil calming and peaceful diminishes the unnecessary clutters such as anxiety, depression, memory conflicts and agitation. The environment creates opportunities for individuals to be at peace and free of unnecessary emotions that potentially could be a hindrance and barrier for optimum brain function.

Kline-Ruminski Landon Lear Prexta

years old, while others wore festive hats and T-shirts. No matter how they celebrated, it was a fun day for everyone.

WG Registration Now Open

Incoming kindergartners and new students for the 2023-24 school year may register online through the West Geauga website: www.westg.org. Early registration is requested.

Westwood Culture Projects

Westwood Elementary School second-graders recently presented their culture projects to classmates, friends and family. Students chose a country where their an-

cestors were from and completed a research project to learn about things such as the location, food, people, clothing and pastimes. Students did an excellent job sharing their new knowledge.

SUBMITTED

A Westwood Elementary School second-grader shares his culture project on Mexico.

Open House

March 5, 12-4 p.m.

Chesterland Historical Village

The Chesterland Historical Village will hold an open house, with all buildings open for the new season. Guest speakers Dan Best and Ron Whiting will present a program at 2 p.m. at the Olde Town Hall on the Ice Age, featuring the mammoth bones found on Sam Whiting's farm along the Chagrin River in the 1940s and 1950s.

The Village is located on the corner of Caves and Mayfield roads in Chester Township.

Arts & Entertainment

Fairmount Speaker Series

March 12, 3-4 p.m.

Fairmount Center for the Arts continues its “Pull Back the Curtain” speaker series with “In Conversation: Dr. Margaret Carlson.” The producing artistic director for Verb Ballet will discuss what goes into creating a production.

Light refreshments will be served. Advance registration is recommended by calling 440338-3171 or visiting fairmountcenter.org.

Campus Chatter

Gabriel Phan, of Chester Township, was named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at the University of Cincinnati.

Eric Reed, of Russell Township, was named to the dean’s list at Rochester Institute of Technology for the fall semester. Reed is in the computer engineering program.

Stefano Carpinelli, Arianna Maguire, Justin Renner, Mario Ghosn, Paulina Ortiz Esperon, Payton Trentanelli and Rory Erwin, all of Chester Township; and Barrett Jett and Mia Nannicola, of Russell Township, were named to the fall semester dean’s list at John Carroll University.

Geauga West Library

13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 440-729-4250. Registration is required unless otherwise noted. Visit www.GeaugaLibrary.net.

Effective Communication

March 6, 2-3 p.m.

Learn how to effectively communicate with a loved one who has Alzheimer’s so that their physical and emotional needs are met with love and care.

Mental Health

March 7, 3-4 p.m.

Prioritize one’s mental health and learn about depression, delirium and dementia through a presentation by a University Hospital expert.

Cleveland Assoc. of Black Storytellers

March 8, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Join for a presentation by the Cleveland

Association of Black Storytellers, where presenters will illustrate the impact and importance of African oral tradition and its connection to Black storytelling.

Storytelling for Your Company

March 9, 12-1 p.m.

Storytelling is a surefire way to boost business sales in the long term. Learn how to use storytelling to one’s advantage.

Maple Sugaring Time

March 9, 7-7:45 p.m.

Geauga Park District will present the maple sugaring process and discuss how it is transformed into sticky syrup.

Walk the Labyrinth

March 12, 2-3:30 p.m.

Meditation does not need to be done in a silent room with one’s legs crossed. Learn about the walking form of meditation.

Geauga Park District

For more information and registration, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.

How Sweet It Is

March 5, 12 and 19, 12-4 p.m.

The park district’s annual Sap’s-a-Risin’ celebration returns to Swine Creek Reservation in Middlefield.

Festivities include sap-gathering in the sugarbush with a horse-drawn sap sled, sugar house tours with sample tastes of fresh syrup and historical stations with costumed interpreters displaying and demonstrating

maple sugaring methods from prehistoric to modern day. Plus, visit Swine Creek Lodge, which opened last year, to warm up with free maple treats and live music featuring Mr. Haney String Band on March 5, Oak Island Skunk Jumpers on March 12 and The Real Deal String Band on March 19.

Swine Creek Reservation is a featured stop on two drive-it-yourself tours on March 5 and 12: the Ohio Maple Producers’ Maple Madness Tour and the local Northeast Ohio Maple Tour. Tour maps with complete lists of participating sugar houses are available at ohiomaple.org and mpneoh.com.

Have A Heart Spay/Neuter

Valley Save-A-Pet’s Have A Heart low cost spay/neuter program offers cat and dog sterilizations at a discounted rate to pet owners.

Call 440-232-2287 any Monday, Wednesday or first Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for information and to apply for a spay/neuter certificate. Feral cat caregivers are also encouraged to call.

To learn more about the organization, programs and events, visit www.valleysaveapet.org.

PGP Offers Scholarships

Protect Geauga Parks is offering the sixth annual Bob McCullough Memorial Conservation Scholarship to assist Geauga County high school seniors interested in pursuing careers in environmental studies or policy. Three scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded. Applications are due by April 16.

Visit ProtectGeaugaParks.us for application information and eligibility.

Questions? Email info.protectgeaugaparks@gmail.com.

Young of Heart

March 3, 11:30 a.m.

Geauga Young of Heart will meet at St. Anselm Parish Center, 12969 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township. Bring a brown bag lunch. Snacks and beverage are provided. Guest speaker is local author Marty Gitlin with a funny program about funny programs.

The group is open to Geauga County residents 55 or older. Yearly dues are $25. Come to a meeting to join or call Monica at 216-6598117.

The St. Patrick’s Day luncheon will be held at 3 p.m. March 19 at the Silver Skillet. For reservations, call Kim at 440-668-3293.

A trip has been planned to Thousand Islands, N.Y., for May 8-11. Includes tours of Boldt Castle, Singer Castle, the Antique Boat Museum, a winery and more. Cost is $785 per person, or $797 non-members. For information, call Nancy at 440-729-9684.

Master Gardeners Offer Free Class

March 4, 9 a.m. to noon

Geauga County Master Gardeners volunteers Chris Pappas and Matt Valencic will

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present “Birds, Butterflies, and Pollinators” at the Geauga County Extension Office, Patterson Center, 14269 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton. Advance registration is appreciated for the free class by calling 440-834-4656; walk-ins are welcome.

Maple Driving Tour

The 2023 N.E. Ohio “How Sweet It Is” drive-it-yourself Maple Tour hosted by Maple Producers of NE Ohio will be March 4-5- and 11-12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Maple syrup producers across northeast Ohio will open their sugarhouses to visitors to learn about their operations and see how maple syrup and maple products are made.

For a complete list of participating producers and a map of locations, visit mpneoh.com.

FGP Explorers Series

March 4, 5-7 p.m.

Join Foundation for Geauga Parks for an Explorers Series and Geauga Skywatchers crossover event at Observatory Park, 10610 Clay St. in Montville Township. During “Stars Above and Beauty Below,” Geauga Park District Naturalist Chris Mentrek will guide participants through an evening of outdoor stargazing.

For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-5641048.

Geauga Skywatchers Club

March 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Join Geauga Skywatchers Club and astronomer Russ Swaney for “Beginning Astrophotography” at Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.

Visit www.GeaugaLibrary.libcal.com to register.

St. Patrick’s Day Party

March 11, 5-7:30 p.m.

Geauga Democratic Party will host a St. Patrick’s Day corned beef dinner at the party headquarters located at 12420 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township. Cost is $24. Seating is limited; take-out is available.

For more information, make reservations and prepay by March 8, visit www.geaugadems.com or call 440-218-2747.

Real Estate Transfers

Following is a list of area real estate transfers for the weeks ending Feb. 10 and Feb. 17, 2023, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only.

CHESTER TOWNSHIP

Darrin L. and Connie O. Gura, 8609 Prescott Drive, to Connie O. and Connie Gura, $104,000. (1.38 acres)

CWC Lunch and Program

March 15, 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Join Christian Women’s Connection for lunch and a program at Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township. Cost is $16 at the door.

Sharon O’Donnell, of Shepherd’s Run, will discuss the process of raising sheep for wool and yarn. Featured speaker Jennifer Ebaugh will talk about choices and consequences in dealing with tough situations in life.

To RSVP by March 9, email cwcchagrin@ gmail.com or call/text 440-213-1205.

Native Plants for Birds

March 22, 7 p.m.

The Perennial Gardeners of Chesterland is hosting an open community presentation

by Geauga County Master Gardener Volunteer and active Audubon Society member Matt Valencic. An avid bird watcher, Valencic will share his photos and tips for creating a year-round habitat for birds.

The free presentation will be held at The Metzenbaum Center, 8200 Cedar Road, Chester Township.

FOW Night at the Races

April 15, 6-9 p.m.

Friends of WomenSafe is hosting its first annual Night at the Race at Centerville Mills, 8558 Cracker Road, Bainbridge Township.

Tickets are $40 each and include dinner and entry into the event. Tickets are limited; visit www.friendsofwomensafe.com or call 440-285-3741 for more information.

Daniel S. Nar, 12052 Parker Drive, to LKF Homes LLC, $102,398. (1.35 acres)

RUSSELL TOWNSHIP

William C. Jr. and Cynthia P. Hatch, 15370 Russell Road, to Nancy H. and Ivan S. Zenovic (trustees), $885,000. (5.37 acres)

David J. and Kathie J. Duffy, 8612 Silvercreek Drive, to Edward D. Duffy, $260,000. (1.57 acres)

AUTOS & PARTS

‘99 Yamaha Roadster 1600: blue/white, bags, windshield, 2-to-1 header carb jets, scoop air cleaner, sissy bar. 24,000 mi. $3,000. Call 440-321-5389/no texts.

FOR RENT

Room for Let, $600, Russell. Call for details 440-3385201.

Auburn Twp: Studio Apt. No Smoking. No Pets. Heat, trash, lawn, snow-removal included. Quiet Country Setting, Kenston Schools. $750/Month. 440-336-3537.

EVENTS

An Al-Anon meeting is held at 10:15am Wednesdays at St. Martin’s Church, 6295 River Rd, Chagrin Falls, OH.

FOR SALE

Couch w/matching love seat. Old table. Bench. Cedar chest. Cabinet. Wall plate rack. Window mirror. 440-6329675.

NEW Panasonic cordless phone, still in box, 2 additional handsets, can expand. White w/blue trim. 440-2239471. Also Wanted: Level/Transit.

Industrial Sewing Machine: with table, Kwonglam model KL-303, excellent condition, heavy duty machine, can handle canvas, jeans, leather; $1,200. 440-834-8943.

Four Tires For Sale: Two LT225/65R17. Two LT245/75R16. Good tread, like new. Cash Only, $60/each. 440-5545731.

Lincoln 255 Power Mig Prince XL spool gun, timer kit, large CO2/argon tanks, extra parts. $3,000. Call 440-3215389/no texts.

Parkman area Barn Tear-down: Wood beams and siding available. Also variety of wood planks. If interested, call 301-471-4143.

FREE storm windows with metal frames: (8) 56.5” x48.5”. (4) 59” x48”. FREE ping-pong table 54” x120”. 440-4882851.

Windsor road-bike $500. Horse-drawn sleigh $500. Western saddle $500. Honda push-mower $300. (8)Fishing poles $200/for all. 845-987-0079.

ALPACA FIBER for hand-spinners, crafters. Natural colors. Grades 3-5, mixed. Huacaya. 1.5” to 3” staple. Call/Text 216-403-2312 for price.

Antique clocks, many. Oak crank wall-phone $369. Humpback chest $79. Wooden rocking horse $79. Kids spring rocking horse $49. 440-338-3563.

HELP WANTED

Veterinary Assistant Position available at West Geauga Veterinary Hospital. 440-729-9584. Full or part-time experience helpful, but not required.

Full-time and part-time positions available for infant/toddler preschool and school-age teacher. Experience preferred, but not required. Call Audrey 440-729-8255. Looking for a full-time work crew. Ford F150 with hitch and crew cab. Call 330-978-0367.

PETS & ANIMALS

Lilly: 9-10yo lap cat, spayed, vaxxed, feleuk/FIV negative. She loves to cuddle! But she doesn’t like other cats. Rebecca 440-321-2485.

Mini Male Poodle: born 11-22-22, all white, mostly housetrained, very playful. UTD on shots and wormer. $600. 440-635-6607.

Puppies for sale: Elkhound mix, very cute and playful! Shots and wormed. 9 weeks old. $50 each. 440-5482484.

REAL ESTATE

We buy Houses and Land. Any condition or situation. Fast, friendly, local. Westwind Property Solutions. Text/call Wayne today at 330-269-9595.

SERVICES

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

Sewing Repairs, Alterations & Custom Manufacturing: Snaps, Velcro, Zippers. Cloth, vinyl, nylon, leather up to ¾” thick. Leather sheaths, holsters, belts, pouches. Retail/ Wholesale. 440-632-1505.

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

WANTED TO BUY

Old fishing tackle wanted: fishing lures (wood or plastic), mouse to bear traps, wooden duck decoys. Call Lee 440313-8331.

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. Will pay cash for sports cards & collectibles. Entire collections or individual cards. Organized or unorganized. Call or text Rich at 440-552-0691.