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Wolfe Refuses to Resign, Makes Public Statement Brian K. McCallister, right, addresses the community after taking oath as the City of Kirtland’s new chief of police.

Kirtland Hires New Police Chief Staff Report After months of searching and deliberating, Kirtland City Council has officially selected a new police chief.

Sgt. Brian K. McCallister, of the Highland Heights Police Department, was sworn in during council Dec. 6 meeting.

McCallister has 21 years of law enforcement experience with ever-increasing responsibility with the Richmond Heights and Highland Heights police departments.

“Our thorough and rigorous search process gave us the opportunity to speak with a variety See Chief • Page 3

During the Nov. 3 Kirtland City meeting, resident Cathleen Knaak joined other residents in publicly asking Ward 1 Councilwoman Kelly Wolfe to resign.

“Kelly, you are the most elusive and unresponsive councilperson, so I am taking my opportunity to talk to you here tonight,” said Knaak. “You have been asked to resign numerous times by numerous people in the city. Of course, you do not respond. You clearly have conflicts of interest among numerous other shortcomings.

You vote to support your personal relationship, and not the community. You are fiscally irresponsible.

Your behavior is self-centered and in no way, shape, or form, the appropriate behavior of an elected official. Further, your presence at council, self-centeredness and selfishness are a disgrace to any woman who seeks an elected position in this city.”

In evidence the city brought forth during a two-day administrative hearing in August, it was alleged Wolfe and former Kirtland Police Chief Lance Nosse had an See Wolfe • Page 4

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During the Nov. 3 Kirtland City Council meeting, resident Cathleen Knaak asked Ward 1 Councilwoman Kelly Wolfe to resign.

“I just want to let all of you know that I have no plans at this time to resign, as I have done nothing wrong. I have broken no laws, or violated any ethics, despite what you think.”

– Kelly Wolfe

Historic Run of 55 Ends for Kirtland Seniors

The group staked its place as one of the greatest high school football classes in Ohio history

By Alan Kornspan sports@geaugamapleleaf.com Trailing 20-3 entering the fourth quarter of the OHSAA Div. V state championship game, many teams may have given up. But championship football programs like the Kirtland Hornets define success not by winning and losing, but by giving maximum effort and enjoying the process of competing.

The Hornets stayed resilient and made a great fourth-quarter comeback attempt.

But Versailles held on for the victory and defeated the Hornets 20-16.

“These kids go out every day and do the best they can year-round,” said Kirtland Head Coach Tiger LaVerde. “You know, the results come, but the goal at the beginning of the streak isn’t to win as many (games as possible). That’s not See Football • Page 7

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A Note from the Mayor If you have had the good fortune to drive daily communication in and out of the mayor’s

by Kirtland City Hall any night since Nov. 29, office. you would have seen the remarkable lighting Doug Courtney has been city engineer for display on the grounds, gazebo and building. less than two years, but continues to prove This was a collective effort, but a few peo- his value with his talent and work ethic. ple deserve an extra round of praise. First, And of course, Joe Fornaro heads a service the nearly 16-foot-tall tree in front of city hall department that strives for excellence, is acwas generously donated by longcountable, and is always driven by time residents Dominic and Angelithe dictum, “How can I help?” na Farinacci. The Church of Jesus Most recently, with a continued Christ of Latter-Day Saints donated focus on how best to use tax-paymuch of the lighting, and as always, ers dollars and improve the value Chreighton Louis, of Pumpkinville, of service we provide, we swore graciously presented the city with a in our new police chief, Brian Mcfresh cut tree for the gazebo.

Callister on Dec. 6. McCallister exThis year’s holiday decorations udes integrity and has my full faith would not have happened without Mayor and confidence that he will raise the hard work and ingenuity of Joe Kevin Potter both the department’s and our Fornaro and our trusty service decommunity’s standards as to what we expect partment. Our community is very fortunate and deserve from a police chief. to have so many folks willing to share and enFinally, I want to congratulate each of the hance our seasonal spirit.

Kirtland High School Fall sports teams for anCongratulations to newly-elected council other season of successes and accolades. To members Ron Fenstermaker and Eric Ziegler, our State Runner-up Kirtland Hornet Football as well as councilman Matt Schulz for his sucteam, specifically the seniors who achieved cessful re-election bid. Additionally, city council has new leadership with Jeff Ruple serving national acclaim in their unimaginable acas council president and Joe Smolic as the vice complishment of fifty-five straight victories, president of our city’s legislative arm. To con- I’m confident that I speak for our entire comtinue moving our city in the right direction, we munity when I say, we are so proud and gratewill need all hands on deck and I expect this ful for your efforts.

As we close out the year and reflect on new council to offer valuable perspective and insight as we build on recent success and chart the blessings of our astounding community of Faith and Beauty, let us not forget those our course for Kirtland’s future.

The complexion of our city government among us that might be struggling with lonehas certainly changed in the last two years and liness or financial weariness. A card, a knock with the exception of the consistently stable on the door, or a simple phone call can go and well-run fire department, each depart- a long way to remind someone they are not ment is now guided by new and competent alone and that they live in a community that leadership. We have Matt Lallo effectively cares. To borrow a burgeoning mantra from steering the law department, Louis Slapnicker our friends at the senior center — we are navigating the fiscal waters as finance director, Team Kirtland. and Teresa Szary infusing vigor and enthusiMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays, asm as senior director. And in the spirit of more efficient government, Teresa also heads Mayor Kevin Potter

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from page 1 of talented candidates,” said Mayor Kevin Potter.

“I am excited about presenting Mr. McCallister’s credentials to council next Monday while seeking approval for him to join

our leadership team in this very important position.

“Brian has a reputation as an outstanding leader and a man of integrity and character.

His experience across a variety of police functions will serve Kirtland well as he assumes responsibility for providing high level professional and responsive police services to the Kirtland community.”

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from page 1 extramarital relationship. Council voted 6-1 to fire Nosse Aug. 3 after he was accused of multiple accounts of misconduct in office and violation of city rules.

Wolfe cast the lone dissenting vote and refused to recuse herself from voting on any matters related to Nosse’s pay and employment. She had continued to serve on coun-

cil’s police and fire standing committee and participate in executive sessions — some of which were for purposes of discussing Nosse and related legal matters.

In addition to the above conflicts of interest, the city was also in the process of hiring a new police chief.

As a result, during the Nov. 3 meeting, council voted to remove Wolfe from the police and fire standing committee — with six council members voting in favor and Wolfe abstaining.

Wolfe later addressed council and those

in attendance with the following prepared statement: “Members of council and the community, I just want to let all of you know that I have no plans at this time to resign, as I have done nothing wrong. I have broken no laws, or violated any ethics, despite what you think.

“For every ounce of hate and bullying that I have received, I have received as much support, if not more. So if you’d like to go ahead with the recall, then the money it costs the community is on you. Otherwise, I will see you at the polls in two years. The motto of this town is Faith and Beauty, but yet what I see and feel is nothing but hatred and ugliness by some members of this administration and community. The decisions I have made on council were based on the fact that I believe the (Mayor Kevin Potter) and his ‘yes men’ are trying to divide this community and will do so by any means or cost in order to get his way. I’m not sure you’ve noticed, but the mayor has replaced any and all of those in the administration that did not cater to his thoughts and needs. Anyone who may oppose the mayor’s view have all been replaced and ridiculed, while costing the city substantially more money.

“I believe what the mayor did to the chief was for that reason, and it started with dispatch four years ago when the chief opposed getting rid of dispatch. The mayor used the chief’s disease against him and illegally forced him out of office because of it. There were many other options that could have been sought, but due to the mayor’s agenda, he took the opportunity to take another human being’s career, dignity and spirit. What the mayor has done to another human being, to further his own political career, is appalling.

And for him to continue his political outreach to humiliate and bully others is a disgrace, not only to this community, but to the good people within it.

“And for the record, I did not receive any communication, one way or the other, about my decision regarding the chief from my constituents or colleagues until after I made my decision. So to say that I didn’t vote the way my constituents wanted is absurd. I clearly expressed why I voted the way I did. What are you going to do? Have a special election for a recall every time you disagree with a vote by your councilp-

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erson because you don’t agree with them, even though you didn’t say anything?

“Opposing the mayor is the same reason he’s dragged my name and personal life through the mud to try and intimidate me. Well, I’m not going to be intimidated and I hope any and all of you who have been harassing me about resigning have nothing to hide in your personal lives that might be plastered all over social media after various records requests from the Kirtland Police Department and other communities around us have been served.

“What’s the age old saying? Those who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.

So if you wish to cost the city more money to run a special election, that’s on you. If not, let me do my job. I will not be entertaining questions about this statement, but feel free to email me at my city of Kirtland email address and I will answer as I see appropriate.”

Law Director Matthew Lallo emphasized Wolfe was not speaking on behalf of council as a whole concerning the legality of Nosse’s termination.

Wolfe concurred, stating, for the record, she speaks for herself and no one else on council.

Councilman John Lesnick said he it is unfair to say there is a division in the administration.

He supported Potter and the city’s current administration, which has taken the city from being in debt and running with negative balances to having a carryover that will take the city into the first quarter of the new year.

The debt was reduced to a point where the city could borrow $2 million this year to pave the roads, he said, adding he resents Wolfe’s comments about failed policies and Potter’s failures as they are unwarranted.

Wolfe countered, saying she didn’t use the word “failures” and that was Lesnick’s interpretation of her statement.

Councilman Joe Smolic asked Wolfe to name anyone on council who has asked her to resign. Wolfe responded that no one on council has directly asked her to resign.

Smolic asked if anyone on council has indirectly asked her to resign. Wolfe said she has heard comments that would indicate she is not welcome on council.

Before council adjourned, Potter said the fact Wolfe, a member of the city government, is making a case against the city in a legal matter is “unbelievably concerning.”

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Hornets Optimistic Heading Into New Basketball Season

By Mason Cole sports@geaugamapleleaf.com The Kirtland Hornets girls’ basketball team has plenty of reasons to be optimistic as they head into the 2021-22 season. The Hornets feature two returning starters from last season, former bench players turned starters who have experience under head coach Brittany Zele, and a highly skilled player who transferred in from another school.

All of Kirtland’s unique strengths were on display in an early-season route of the Berkshire Badgers 52-31.

The Hornets two returning starters from last season’s postseason run are Reilly Greenlee and Macy McIntosh. The two seniors carry the role of leaders among their teammates. And their poise showed as they both performed strongly against the Badgers.

Greenlee showed off her shooting abilities as she hit multiple 3-point shots and finished with 17 points against Berkshire. Greenlee was also a menace defensively blocking many Badger shots.

McIntosh wears down opponents with her toughness. She finished Kirtland’s match against Berkshire with six points, but McIntosh battled for difficult rebounds and produced the highlight of the game in the first quarter when she threaded a pass between three defenders to freshman Emily Ridgeway

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The Kirtland Hornets 2021-22 girls basketball team returns two starters and key reserves from a season ago.

who converted on a layup.

As the Hornets make adjustments to their offense with new starters early in the season, Zele has looked to Greenlee and McIntosh for more than just their talent.

“They were both voted captains, so the leadership is definitely something that I look to them for,” Zele said. “I knew that with our new offense, Macy coming out on the perimeter was going to be huge. Putting her in that new spot and helping everyone else develop along the way.”

The Hornets have good basketball experience, and transitioning new players into the

starting lineup has been a smooth process.

Juniors Marissa Carmosino and Corinne Greenlee were two of the Hornets top contributors off of the bench last season, so they have fit comfortably among the other starters. When McIntosh looks at Kirtland’s lineup, she believes that her team possesses plenty of basketball knowledge.

“Everyone’s played before,” McIntosh said. “Marissa and Corinne came off the bench a lot last year, so me and Reilly just have to take a leadership standpoint and control everything on the floor and ease everyone down, but everyone knows what they’re doing.”

The Hornets third new starter is senior Alex Rosson, who transferred to Kirtland from Cornerstone Christian Academy.

Rosson, who recently committed to continuing her basketball career at Mount Union, is one of the top 3-point shooters in the area.

Rosson showed what she adds to the Hornets offense against the Badgers as she made three three-point shots and finished the game with 17 points.

Rosson adds a deep threat to Kirtland’s offense. Zele said that Rosson’s impact on her team was felt immediately.

“Our 3-point shooting percentage, if you look at it up until this point, is about 53%, and I can contribute a lot of that to her,” Zele said of Rosson. “She just brings in that offensive threat that we need. We love driving, that’s

our offense, but now that we have that consistent kick-out to her, it’s deadly.”

For Rosson, her transition to playing with her new teammates on the Hornets has gone better than expected.

“I thought it would be difficult transitioning to a new team and new plays, but it’s been really easy,” Rosson said. “The team’s been really nice to me and I’ve got all the plays down really easily.”

Outside of her impeccable shooting, the most notable part of Rosson’s playstyle is her constant movement. Whether it be setting screens, cutting towards the basket, finding positioning for open shots, or passing the basketball, Rosson and Kirtland like to keep things moving and find the best shot.

“We look for teamwork,” Rosson said.

“Passing the ball around a lot, looking for open shots, finding the right shot selection is a big thing for us. We practice a lot of shooting so when that shot comes, we want to nail it.”

As the Hornets continue to get adjusted to their new lineups and offensive game plans, their level of play will continue to improve. As Kirtland looks towards the future, they hope to make a postseason run. “(Our goal) is to get as far in a postseason run as we can,” McIntosh said. “We have a lot of pieces and parts that need a little tweak, but our potential is there, and I think we’ll go far.”

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the goal. The goal is to have fun and be with these kids. And they work as hard as they do.

And we just compete as hard as we can.

“I think we competed right to the end. It just didn’t happen for us today. … I just wanted them to know how successful they have been and how proud of them I am. This was a very successful season. Getting to week 16 is very hard.”

Championship game scoring began when Versailles took an early 6-0 lead on a 15-yard touchdown run by quarterback Carson Bey with 6:24 left in the first quarter.

Although Bey scored an early touchdown, Kirtland’s defense performed well, facing the difficult task of trying to contain Versailles’ dual threat quarterback. Bey carried the ball 29 times, and the Kirtland defense limited him to an average of 3.2 yards per carry. Bey also completed 8 of 12 passes for 129 yards and one touchdown.

In order to limit the Versailles running game, the Hornet defense was led by Joseph Coleman and Mason Rus, each with 13 tackles, and Philip LaVerde, who had 11 tackles.

After the Tigers’ early first quarter touchdown, Kirtland scored with 2:52 remaining in the first quarter on a 38-yard field goal by Johnny Raguz. Versailles scored again on an amazing leaping touchdown catch from Bey to Michael Osborne with the 9:32 left in the second quarter to take a 13-3 lead into halftime.

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ter on a one-yard touchdown run by Jack Osborne to extend their lead to 20-3.

Trailing by 17 points to start the fourth quarter, the Hornets got to within 10 on a 29-yard touchdown run by Gage Sullivan with 9:03 left in the game. Sullivan carried the ball 13 times in the game for 118 yards, averaging 9.1 yards per carry.

Kirtland scored again on a touchdown run

by Mason Rus with 37 seconds left to close the difference to four points, 20-16.

They attempted an onside kick, however, the Tigers recovered to end the game.

Versailles Head Coach Ryan Jones reflected on his team’s journey. In a very similar way to Kirtland, he emphasized his Tigers’ commitment to the process.

“They approached every day with the same attitude to get better,” Jones said. “We never once said our goal is to win a state championship. We never talk about it. Our goal was to focus on the system that we knew and how we approach things. And we focus on that and we focus on getting better every day, one rep at a time. And that’s where our focus is.”

Winding up his post-game press conference appearance, Coach LaVerde explained a crucial life lesson he emphasizes to his players: the importance of being a good person.

“The legacy they leave is the type of individuals they are,” LaVerde said. “And that’s really what we talk about every day.

“You’ll be remembered by how you treat others. And these kids are at the top of the list on how they treat people.”

From left, “Students of the Month” Elle Ciavarelli, of KES, Karen Hill, of KMS, and Luke Chuko, of KHS.

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The Kirtland Kiwanis “Students of the Month” for December 2021 are Elle Ciavarelli, of Kirtland Elementary School, Karen Hill, of Kirtland Middle School, and Luke Chuko,

of Kirtland High School.

The Kiwanis sponsors the “Students of the Month.” The principal and staff chose one student from each school to be recognized. Each student has their picture taken, receives a certificate and a T-shirt.

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Kirtland Kiwanis Names Its Citizen of the Year

By Magdalene Pesch

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Kirtland resident Rick Fox was notably surprised when the Kirtland Kiwanis Club recognized him as its 2021 Citizen of the Year Nov. 4.

“It’s an honor to be here. I’m shocked.

I really am,” said Fox during his acceptance speech at the Kiwanis meeting, which was held at the Kirtlander Party Center. “I always think that this stuff is for other people. You don’t ever really think that this is you.”

Fox, a Willoughby resident, emphasized how his Kiwanis membership kept him connected to the community of his childhood.

“This is a good bunch of people and it is a privilege to be hanging around all you guys every week,” said Fox. “You don’t realize what you’re in until you’re in it. This group is good because of people who serve in it. God bless this group.”

Fox referenced the late John Bodmer, saying the longtime Kirtland Kiwanian was instrumental in laying the groundwork for Fox Fox’s participation in leadership roles in the Kiwanis.

Other Kiwanians and Fox’s friends and family took the floor.

“If anyone deserves being Citizen of the Year, it’s Rick Fox,” said Kiwanian Bill Wright.

He recounted the story of how Fox joined the club.

“I’ve known Rick for over 20 years and I met him through the Kiwanis. Now, you couldn’t really turn (Hubert) ‘Junior’ Orick down for anything. Junior said to Rick, ‘Here!

Fill this (Kirtland Kiwanis membership application) out!’ and Rick said, ‘Okay...’”

Wright said Fox became a Kirtland Kiwanian in 1999. By 2004, he was on the board of directors and in 2008, he became president, and again, in 2015.

“He also, in his infinite wisdom, decided he was going to become the 22nd lieutenant-governor,” recalled Wright. “He did that in 2011 and 2012, and he was an outstanding lieutenant-governor.”

Fox has been very active in the Kiwanis Aktion Club, a service organization for people with special needs.

Dottie Croyle, who has worked with Fox as a part of the Aktion Club, said she has known him for about 10 years.

“Rick is always (at Aktion events), always.

He has been awesome to work with,” she said. “Rick shows up at costume parties, he shows up when we’re having picnics. He’s answering questions and he’s always asking how people are doing. And our Aktion Club (members), they know that. They recognize that. He’s become a really good friend. Thank

you for helping us with Aktion Club. We love it.”

Kiwanian Gary Stumpf echoed Croyle, adding he’s not sure he has ever heard Fox say “no” to anyone and he is glad to call him a friend “If you’re looking for someone with information, knowledge, passion and love for our community and the Kiwanis, there’s no one you’re going to find that’s going to represent that better than Rick,” said Kiwanian Chris Hesson. “You’ve been a huge asset. We’re happy to have you.”

Diane Misich, a family friend of Fox’s, called him a “kind, thoughtful, positive person.”

“He’s always willing to help and support us in our needs, whether with our kids, with us, or whatever,” she said. “He’s our youngest daughter’s godfather and as a godfather, he’s top of the world. Over the years, he’s stayed in contact with her, checking in on her often, on her education, her new endeavors and her new skills or hobbies.

He’s always texting and checking in on her. Rick, our family is very honored to be here tonight and help you celebrate this wonderful occasion.”

Fox’s son, Charlie, recalled when his father joined Kiwanis, it was a “big thing” and he dove right in.

“If I ever wanted to see him, because I knew he was super invested with work and everything, I drove by on a Thursday and helped him out,” he said.

Fox’s older sister, Kathy Deakins, added her brother has always been a man of service in their family.

“He was the one who cut the grass. He was the one who did the chores,” she said.

“That carried on for years and I’m not at all surprised at his track through Kiwanis and community service. He’s been fantastic. I’m very proud of you. I can’t think of anyone who deserves it more.”

Lastly, Fox’s wife, Marilyn expressed her excitement and happiness for her husband.

“I thought you had to live in Kirtland to be Citizen of the Year. Even though he’s not a citizen here, he has dedicated so much of his life to this community,” she said. “Even going to school, he was class president … so he’s always been in roles of leadership, service, through the years.”

Fox thanked his wife for her support throughout the years.

“Marilyn’s been this little bit of a saint at home because every time I go out to these multiple Kiwanis meetings a week, she just sort of looks the other way, so God bless you for bearing with me with this gig,” he said.

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Kirtland Library The Kirtland Public Library is located at 9267 Chillicothe Road. Hours are Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information about any of these programs or to register, please call the library at 440-2567323 or visit www.kirtland.lib.oh.us.

Books for Lunch: A No Pressure Book Club

Do you like to read? Do you like to talk about what you are reading? Are you looking for suggestions of what to read next?

Come to Books for Lunch – a No-Pressure Book Club. Meetings on the fourth Monday of the month at the library at 12:30 p.m. First meeting will be Jan. 24, 2022.

Bring your lunch and join us for conversation about anything that you have read.

It doesn’t matter if you’ve got a new cookbook to talk about, have recently read the newest highbrow novel the critics are loving on, decide to share a Hollywood biography or a new non-fiction historical tome, have completed the 25th book in your favorite cozy mystery series, have picked up a classic to re-read or read for the first time, or just tried a new author in Scandi noir – all tastes are welcome.

You can participate or you can just listen. Questions? Contact Jane Carle at 440256-7323 or Kirtland.library@kirtland.lib. oh.us.

Reading Goals for 2022

Here are some resolutions for readers for the coming year.

1. Read with friends – join a book discussion group. There are two at the library: • Let’s Talk about It meets at 7 p.m. on the fourth Monday of the month. Group reads specific books and talks about them.

• Books for Lunch – a No-Pressure Book Club meets on the fourth Monday of the month at 12:30 p.m.

2. Read 22 books in 2022. Our challenge gives you some specific topics/subjects/authors to read. Pick up your list at the library in January.

3. Read books that you find interesting.

4. Track your reading. Good Reads (www.goodreads.com) is a free resource for this, and it has reviews and author information. Also, you can create and maintain a list on the online library catalog — ask us how.

5. Follow your favorite authors on social media and see what they are reading.

Listen to podcasts about books.

6. Listen to more audiobooks or read ebooks; check out Libby and/or hoopla to download ebooks or audiobooks. Both services available through the library.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

Read to your young child and the library will cheer you on. Sign up at the Children’s desk to receive your bookbag and first reading log and check out great books to read with your young child. You can track the reading by using the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten app.

Place a sticker on our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Flower Garden in the Picture Book Room each time you have read 100 books. Earn special incentives for 500 and 1000 books. Help your child discover the joy of reading by cuddling up with lots of fantastic books.

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Dec. 15 • 10 a.m.

In December, in-person storytime resumes, now with registration so there will be small groups. Great stories, songs, rhymes and more to share with your young child. Please register for Tuesday Storytime OR Wednesday Storytime in December at www.kirtland.lib.oh.us.

Kirtland Chronicle

Friday, December 10, 2021

Classifieds

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Help Wanted

FOR SALE Two used JL Audio 12W6v2 Subs, Two used Pioneer Mono PDX-M6 amps. All wiring included. Excellent condition.

Priced to sell. $250. Text 440-552-4400.

Shop AVON at home or office. Delivery and a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee.

Bev Thompson Avon Independent Sales Representative Call: 440-708-8045 Visit my Web site: https://www.avon.com/ myavon/bthompson8804

WANTED

GARAGE/ESTATE SALES

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

Seeking Separate Room and Bath to Rent on ground Level (Chardon, Chesterland, or Kirtland Hills). I am a professional Research Writer and researcher seeking a private, quiet, clean and unfurnished room and bath/suite on the ground floor - no basement though. Trying to locate close to my church in Chardon. I am a healthy, non-smoker and even though I run and exercise everyday, I cannot do stairs due to my knee.

I am hoping to rent from healthy homeowners close to my age (60s) on a month to month lease. Even though I love children and animals, I seek a place without dogs and children in the house or visiting too often. I am tidy, organized, quiet and respectful of others. Have excellent references. I can afford $750/month including utilities. Contact g.laurel.ay@ gmail.com.

CLASSIFIEDS 440-729-7667

WANTED TO BUY Buying all Stanley Bailey planes and machinist tools. Call Karl at 440-812-3392.

karlovecmediagroup

Outside Sales

Classifieds 440-729-7667 20 words for $10 Deadline: Friday at Noon

Karlovec Media Group is hiring account representatives to sell print and online advertising in and around Geauga County.

We are seeking self-motivated and aggressive salespeople who aren’t afraid of a challenge.

Karlovec Media Group publishes the Geauga County Maple Leaf, Chesterland News, Middlefield Post, Kirtland Chronicle and Geauga Now. Sales areas will include both print and online media. Candidates must be able to manage time wisely, meet deadlines and have reliable transportation.

All of our staff must be willing to work in a team environment to help grow our newspapers.

The ability to understand and live with a deadline-driven business is a must. The ideal candidate would have at least two years of sales experience.

There is an established client list included.

Required skills: • Professional appearance and strong interpersonal skills.

• Maintain established clients and generate new ad accounts.

• Attain new business accounts and sponsorships.

• Generate revenue and meet sales targets.

• Familiarity with online advertising and social media platforms a plus.

Newspaper Delivery Driver needed to drop off newspapers at retail locations throughout Geauga County. Delivery must be done on Wednesdays and Thursdays during regular business hours – completed

by Thursday at noon. This is not delivery of individual subscriptions.

Must have own vehicle and valid drivers’ license. Based out of Geauga Maple Leaf’s Chardon office.

Freelance Writer Must have print writing experience. Areas in need of coverage include, but are not limited to, Chester Township, West Geauga Schools, Geauga County Commissioners, Chardon City Council and Planning Commission, Montville Township and Thompson Township government meetings, features and local events.

Submit resumes to

editor@geaugamapleleaf.com

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Kirtland Chronicle

Friday, December 10, 2021