Middlefield Post 2-22-23

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Community News from Middlefield, Parkman, Huntsburg and Surrounding Areas

Huskies Stop Badgers in 3rd Period

By Rich Kelly spoRts@KaRlovecmedia com

After spoiling the Berkshire Hall of Fame induction ceremonies recently at Berkshire High with a solid thumping of the Badgers in boys action, the Badgers came into their regular season finale with a chance to get even and salvage a split of their season series of Route 87 neighbors.

For one quarter, the teams battled on even terms, then exchanged 11-0 runs to take a close contest into the halftime locker room.

Then came the third period, often times pivotal in any game. The Badgers couldn’t get shots to drop, the host Cardinal Huskies did just enough to pull away, and Cardinal extended a lead to the final horn in a 48-35 victory to conclude the regular season for both teams.

Shooting and rebounding have been tough for the Badgers from time to time over the season, and those factors loomed large in this contest. The third period was the difference. With a 21-19 lead at the half, the Huskies used the first half of the third period to go on a 7-0 run with 4:01 left.

Berkshire’s Mason Mendolera nailed a three-pointer to stop the bleeding, but that would be the only successful field goal for the Badgers in the period as they went

Huntsburg

Grange Hosts Chili Cook-Off

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After a three-year absence and back by popular request, the Huntsburg Grange will hold its 20th chili cook-off and raffle on March 18. Contestants will be ready to challenge anyone who makes a great chili and compete for the People’s Choice award. Call 440-636-3052 before March 6 to register. Cash prizes will be awarded for the top three entries.

The cook-off, sponsored by Ohman Family Living at Blossom,

one for 10 in the quarter.

The Huskies did not exactly torch the nets, either, going five of 13 in the period. But two of those successes were three-pointers from Ty O’Brien, and another pair of buckets came from Paul Gall.

All four of those baskets included assists, and the other hoop for Cardinal (14-8) came on a fast break by Troy Domen after a steal near midcourt.

“Our defense always works hard for us,” Berkshire Head Coach Joe Montanaro said. “We just have stretches where we don’t make shots, and it hurts us every time. We’re not the biggest team in the world, either, so rebounding is really important. You have to box out well to control the ball, and we’ve had issues all season long in that area as well.”

Having hit on 12 long shots in

a recent overtime loss to Grand Valley, the long balls just weren’t falling this time. Miles Miller paced the attack for Berkshire with nine points on a trio of long balls. The Badgers hit on only six of 21 in this game overall, and other than an 11-0 run to close out the first half, a steady flow was not in their cards.

The Huskies are loaded with athletes, too, but the stiff Berkshire defense forced them to be more patient.

“There are times when we need to practice more under game conditions,” Cardinal Head Coach Jon Cummins said. “We knew we could have a tough time when they went to a 2-3 zone on us. Cuyahoga Heights did the same thing, and we had problems. We needed to have a good team effort, and we got it. We have several kids who can score, which makes us tough to defend, especially if we are shooting well. Tonight we had to work for good shots, but we got them and hit them.”

O’Brien’s four 3-pointers led to 12 points. Jake Bean and Paul Gall added 11 each, and Troy Domen made 10 more. Gall led the rebound effort with eight boards as the Huskies won that battle, 25-18.

Gall also did a good impersonation of a point guard with three assists. When the Huskies were able to get the ball inside to him, as the

See Basketball • Page 6

East Geauga Kiwanis Gives the Gift of Reading

American Legion Post 459 Sundays, Feb. 26 – April 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Atwood-Mauck American Legion Post 459 is serving its annual all-you-can-eat pancake, sausage and scrambled eggs breakfasts every Sunday through April 16, except for Easter, at the post located at 14052 Goodwin St. in Burton. Eat in or take out. For information, call Skip at 440-313-2095.

Parkman Chamber Sundays in March, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Parkman Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual pancake breakfasts every Sunday in March at the Parkman Community House, 16295 Main Market Road. Enjoy the special recipe sausage and local pure maple syrup. Cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children ages 5-10. Eat in or drive-thru/carry out.

Seldom Seen Farm March 4 and 11, 8-11 a.m.

Seldom Seen Farm is hosting pancake breakfasts during the Maple Tour at the farm located at 10055 Madison Road in Montville Township.

BILL FUGATE/KMG

Cardinal students rejoice after the Huskies beat rival Berkshire 48-35 in the final game of the regular season for both schools. Cardinal played its first tournament game Tuesday night against St. John in a game that finished after deadline.

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East Geauga Kiwanis recently donated a literature book to each second-grader at Jordak Elementary School. The club wants students to realize how important reading is to their education since reading is involved in every area of education. The kids love the stories in their books. See Chili • Page 6

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Bloodmobile

American Red Cross urges people to make and keep appointments to help avoid a blood shortage. Donation appointments may be made by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-733-2767. Power Reds are available.

• Feb. 23, Middlefield Library, 16167 East High St., Middlefield, 12-6 p.m.

• March 7, First United Methodist Church, 14999 S. State St., Middlefield, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• March 9, Cardinal High School, 14785 Thompson Ave., Middlefield, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Gardening 101

Feb. 25, 10 a.m. to noon

Geauga County Master Gardner Volunteers is offering a free, four-part Gardening 101 series for those interested in vegetable and fruit gardening. The classes will be held in the Patterson Center at the Geauga County Extension Office, 14269 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton.

The series opens with “Site Selection and Preparation.” Master gardener Kelly Morgan will discuss the basic considerations of site selection. Attend one class or all four sessions. Future sessions are “Seed Selection and Planting Plan” on March 25; “Working the Garden” on April 22 and “Harvesting and Preserving” on May 20.

Registration is not required but appreciated. Contact Wendy Ward at 440-834-4656 or email ward.714@osu.edu.

American Legion Pancakes

Sundays, Feb. 26 – April 16, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Atwood-Mauck American Legion Post 459 is serving its annual all-you-can-eat pancake, sausage and scrambled eggs breakfasts every Sunday through April 16, except for Easter, at the post located at 14052 Goodwin St. in Burton. Eat in or take out. For information, call Skip at 440-313-2095.

Have A Heart Spay/Neuter

Valley Save-A-Pet will open its 2023 Have A Heart low cost spay/neuter program on March 1. The program offers cat and dog sterilizations at a discounted rate to pet owners. Call 440-232-2287 any Monday, Wednesday or the first Saturday of each month from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for information and to apply for a spay/neuter certificate. To learn more about the organization, programs and events, visit www.valleysaveapet.org.

Master Gardeners Offer Free Class

March 4, 9 a.m. to noon

Geauga County Master Gardeners volunteers Chris Pappas and Matt Valencic will 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 ; walkins are welcome.

Montville Chili Cook-Off

March 4, 5-7 p.m.

Montville Firefighters’ Association will host a chili cook-off at the Montville Community Center. To enter, leave message at 440-968-3779 or email mrsb53@hotmail.com before Feb. 28. There is no fee to enter. A sample of each entry, crackers, beverage and dessert is $10.

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

GOP Lincoln Day Dinner

March 11, 5:30 p.m.

The Geauga County Republican Party’s annual Lincoln Day dinner will be held at The Tanglewood Club, 8745 Tanglewood Trail, Bainbridge Township. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m.

Keynote speaker will be newly elected Ohio Republican Party Chairman Alex Triantafilou. Cost is $75 per person; VIP tickets are $125. Visit www.GeaugaGOP.com/events to RSVP by Feb. 28. No walk-ins will be admitted. For more information, sponsorship opportunities and program ads, call 440-2539677 or email info@geaugagop.com.

American Legion Fundraiser and Gun Raffle

April 22

Burton American Legion Atwood-Mauch Post 459 is hosting two fundraisers and gun raffles on the same day at the post located at 14052 Goodwin Ave., Burton. All proceeds benefit the post to add a wheelchair accessible ramp entrance and ADA compliant upstairs bathroom.

An Amish barbecue luncheon and bluegrass band concert featuring The Country Strings will be held from 2-6 p.m. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. Lunch ticket is $25.

Then, from 6-9 p.m., attend a World War II U.S.O. big band dinner dance featuring dinner by Mangia Mangia and music by Dan Zola Orchestra. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner ticket is $35. For tickets, call James at 440477-2956 or Jim at 440-478-2459

A Glimpse of Yesteryear

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Circulation

By RicK seyeR

Shown above is the MIDDLEFIELD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT at its previous location on South Main Street where the former H & H Hardware/Middlefield Hardware store was located.

The fire department occupied this building for their first 35-plus years before moving to its present location on land donated to them by Georgia Hoskins. The building was then remodeled in to the Middlefield Village Hall and was used as such until 1983 when it moved next to the fire station.

The sign for MINERAL LAKE PARK was at the entrance to Sperry Lane, where you

can see that it was basically just a lane to the park.

Below is the original WHITE BROS. GORCERY STORE in the early 1950s. At the time, this was the most modern grocery store in Geauga County because of the new “self-serve” concept. Until then, you went in to a store and the clerk gathered your order.

The store was later located in 1966 across the parking lot where Great Lakes Outdoor Supply is currently. The sign says “Stretch Your Pay The Self-Serve Way.”

The building next door is the former Geauga Vision building, now the home of ADVANCED ACCOUNTING CONSULTANTS.

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Faith Matters Giving Grace to Others

During my lifetime I have learned to forgive others. I have determined I will not carry the baggage of an unforgiving spirit.

Despite the pain of hurtful words, relational disappointments or some misunderstanding in communication, I have made up my mind I will not allow myself to hold on to the hurts or stumble over the offenses of someone who did me wrong.

There is nothing to gain, but a whole to lose when we nurture an unforgiving spirit. Yet, we think that by rehearsing the wrong committed against us, we somehow highlight the nastiness of the other person. We justify ourselves at the expense of their perceived failures. Sometimes we take it a step further and tell others.

servant he had shown mercy to refused to demonstrate compassion to his fellow servant, he was incensed and put him in prison. The incongruity of his actions became his own undoing.

By Roger Kruse

We look for comfort by enlisting the sympathy and righteous indignation of someone who agrees with us.

Yes, I have been hurt deeply at times. But I have also caused pain to others. We all fall short in many ways. We are prone to fail ourselves and disappoint others. If you think you are without fault, you probably have blind spots or even worse, a bad case of prideful arrogance.

There is a story in the Gospel of Matthew about a man who was unable to pay his debt. He owed his master a large sum of money which he could not repay. As a result, he was going to suffer terrible consequences. The servant immediately fell on his knees and begged for mercy. Apparently, the master was so moved with pity that he canceled the debt and released the man. Mercy prevailed.

However, the story goes on to describe that same servant’s unwillingness to forgive a small debt owed to him by another servant. Unmoved by compassion, he had the man thrown into debtor’s prison until repayment was made. When the master heard that the

Jesus concluded the parable by warning that God our Father will treat us likewise if we fail to forgive others from our heart. I often remember the words of the Lord’s Prayer. We are taught to pray, “Forgive us our sins, as we forgive those who sin against us.” Likewise, the Apostle Paul reminds us to “make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.”

If we choose to hold on to our anger and hurt, a poisonous root of bitterness takes hold of our heart. Like a cancer it begins to infect us with a disease that makes us fundamentally unwell. It causes us trouble and has the potential to impact others negatively as well. To go down that road, the Scripture says we have “missed the grace of God” (Hebrews 12:15). Mercy failed.

If we have knelt at the foot of the Cross of Jesus, we understand the wonder of God’s grace. It behooves us to extend the same grace to others. The Bible tells us, “As far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.”

You can learn to forgive others. The same grace that God gives you, He intends for you to extend to those who have hurt you. The grace of God will always be undeserved. Yet, when we taste of its sweetness, it softens our hard hearts and makes them like our Lord’s.

Roger Kruse depends on the grace of God to forgive his many shortcomings. May that same grace flow through me to others.

Cooking with Catherine

Hello Readers, it’s noon and I have to get this ready to send. Today I’ll give recipes made with Bisquick or a baking mix.

Raspberry-White Chocolate Muffins:

2 cups baking mix

1.2 cup white vanilla baking chips

1/3 cup sugar

2/3 cup milk

2 tablespoons canola oil

1 egg

1 cup raspberries

Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Place paper baking cup in each of 12 regular size muffin cups. In a large bowl, stir all ingredients, except raspberries, just until moistened. Fold in raspberries. Divide batter evenly among muffin cups. Bake 15-18 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes. Remove muffins from pan to cooling rack. Serve warm.

Impossibly Easy Cheeseburger Pie:

1 pound lean ground beef

1 onion, chopped (1 cup)

½ teaspoon salt

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 oz.)

1 cup Bisquick mix

1 cup milk

2 eggs

Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray 9-inch glass pie pan with cooking spray. In 10-ince skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned. Drain. Stir in salt. Spread in pit pan. Sprinkle with cheese. In a small bowl, stir in remaining ingredients with fork or whisk until blended. Pour batter over ingredients in pie pan. Bake 23-25 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Let stand 5 minutes before servings. Cut into wedges. 6 servings. This recipe can be covered and refrigerated up to 24 hours before baking.

Cheddar Drop Biscuits:

2 cups Bisquick mix

½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (2 oz.)

¾ cup skim milk

2 tablespoons butter, melted

½ teaspoon parsley flakes, crushed

¼ teaspoons garlic powder.

Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix Bisquick mix and cheese. Add milk, stir just until moistened. Onto cookie sheet, drop dough by rounded tablespoons about 2 inches apart. Bake8-10 minutes until golden brown. In a small bowl, mix butter, parsley flakes and garlic powder. Brush over warm biscuits. Serve immediately. Yield 12 biscuits.

Dahlia are one of my favorite flowers on the summer. I don’t have too much luck. I guess I have to try harder. They are any size from 2 inches to 15 inch dinner plates. Most plants grow to 4 to 5 feet tall. Dahlias are nice border flower in your vegetable garden. They like 6 to 8 hours morning sun and like protection from the wind. The large kind and the ones that are grown for cut flowers need a plot all to themselves. They are tubers the same as a bulb. In the fall you have to store the tubers till spring when frost is done. There are 60,000 named varieties and 18 official flowers forms.

Do not water tubers until the sprouts show through the dirt. They do not like mulch. Some are so tall and heavy they need to be staked. Bedding dahlias start from seed. The more you cut flowers, the more do they bloom, so they say. We’ll see this summer if I do exactly as they say. You know, following directions work the best. I still don’t listen some times. I really try hard with my flowers. But when I get into a hurry, lookout. See ya next time.

Ramblings from Windsor

By Ruth ByleR

Seriously in a week of 7 days, with 24 hours in each day, this is the strangest hour I have probably ever even considered writing. But a big hello to all. I will ignore the clock.

Feb. 5, Sunday: We were to church at Lynda Mullet’s today. The lil ladies Rose and Dorothy felt anything but little when they heard they can go along and surprise Wayne and Lyn.

Feb. 6, Monday: Happy 20th birthday to Laura Detweiler.

Feb. 7, Tuesday: Tonight we had a gift card exchange with the oldest cousins and our five real aunts as we call them. :) One of them might not be quite so real if she keeps taking my money. :) I got it back the next day so all is good.

Feb. 8, Wednesday: Lots and lots of people are busy collecting sap and boiling it to syrup. Love this weather.

Feb. 10, Friday: Today was sister #3’s spelldown. She was pretty nervous. But what eighth-grader wasn’t?

Feb. 11, Saturday: Happy birthday to cousin Joseph. Sometimes people just invite themselves over and I am totally good with that . . . or I was ‘til tonight. Waking up in the middle of the night from a deep sleep with a bright light turned on and seven girls in your room is worse than the alarm going off on a Monday.

Coffee Break with Sue

By susan yodeR middlefield township

A friendly hello to all. We are enjoying these warm spring-like days.

We are rejoicing at the birth of another grandson, who was born to son Joseph and Martha Kay on Valentine’s Day weighing in at 8 pounds, 13 ounces. Welcomed by twin siblings, 4-year-olds Isaac and Jenna. Other grands are Walter and Cindy Gingerich.

Paul, special son of (Simon) Clara Gingerich, recently passed away. He was age 64. He was lovingly cared for all his life by his mom, Clara. I’m sure he is greatly missed. Her address is 15643 Gingerich

Road, Middlefield, OH 44062.

Don, Nancy Kurtz visited Crist and Barbara Ann recently. We also joined them. We had a time of reminiscing. The good old days indeed!

We spent a few days at my in-laws and recently widowed sis Susan. She is doing as well as can be expected.

A sober happening when a biker was killed crossing 528.

Norm is looking forward to the airworks auction, number 31, and he’s been to every one of them. Imagine that! Going overnight probably the last 6 years or so.

‘Til next time…In hours of discouragement, God is our encouragement.

Probably the worse scare I ever got. Leanna Stutzman, Becca and Karen Miller, Lori Miller, Tutti, Anna and sis Rach are to be blamed, even though I know you are probably still laughing.

Feb. 14, Tuesday: Happy Valentine’s Day! And happy birthday to cousin Miriam.

Feb. 15, Wednesday: Happy 15th birthday to Rachel Troyer and 21st to Marian Hershberger.

Feb. 17, Friday: We were all to grandpa and grandma tonight, and had a short but great evening. Brother #3’s girlfriend had a story of how someone bought so much honey from where she works and this was a LOT of honey! And, as it was being discussed, a lil voice says, “It was probably the people that own Pooh Bear.” I still laugh when I think about that.

Feb. 18, Saturday: Happy 58th? birthday Lester Lorena. Sorry, but I imagined you to be older :) and happy, happy 6th birthday to my special little cousin Tommy Byler. The guys tapped our trees today.

I know I missed stuff I should probably have written, but ‘til next time, good night... or should I say good morning? I’m not sure which one it would be, so let me sleep over that one.

Reminder: If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.

P.S. Ervin Yoder, 4171 Donley Road, Middlefield, OH 44062, fell off a ladder at work and broke both his wrists! Let’s help him pass the time.

BMR Rotary Hosts Speech Contest

The Rotary Club of Burton Middlefield (BMR) held its annual Four-Way Test Speech competition on Feb. 8 at the Welshfield Inn in Troy Township. Five local students competed for a $500 first prize, $300 second prize and $200 third prize.

The students were asked to speak about issues of interest and discuss their chosen issue in relation to the application of the Rotary Four-Way Test, which states, “Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned?”

They were judged by more than 20 BMR members on public speaking assets such as introduction, development and conclusion

Basketball

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Badgers collapsed on him, Gall fired the ball back out in a hurry. O’Brien hit on two of his assists, Domen on the other, and the Badgers (9-13) could not get the offense going enough to respond.

Chili

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will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Huntsburg Community Center on state Route. 528, 12396 Madison Road. Contestant setup starts at 10:30 a.m. with a roaster of pre-cooked and heated chili. Guests will buy a sampler pack for just $3 to taste all entries, including one vote for their favorite chili.

A brown bag raffle with items donated by local businesses, a 50/50 raffle and door prizes will be held. Bingo will be new this year with raffle tickets as the prize. Learn to play Bunco, a favorite game in Huntsburg.

Enjoy free cake with famous Grange frosting. Join in the cake walk to win a cake. Keyboard music for the cake walk will be provided by Brian Cataldo.

A special maple syrup raffle will be held

as well as topic importance, delivery and eye contact.

Berkshire School District was represented by India Martin, who spoke about “Teaching Children Safety,” Sophia Laudato, who spoke about “Homophobia,” and Johnathon Murphy, who addressed the topic of “Substance Abuse Amongst High School Students.”

Representing Cardinal Schools were Anna Layman, who spoke about “The Importance of Regulation in the Exotic Animal Trade,” and Fae Wollitz, who spoke about “Online Sexual Harassment.”

First place was awarded to Fae Wollitz, second to Inda Martin and third to Sophia Laudato.

Now it’s on to tournament action for both teams. The Badgers travel to Kirtland Friday night in a battle against a solid Hornets team. They split their series during the season.

Cardinal hosted St. John Tuesday night.

As usual, the neighbors worked hard in their games this season, but the Huskies got the better of things each time.

for Huntsburg resident Matthew Burkholder who sustained severe head injuries and is facing growing medical bills with a long road to recovery.

Upcoming Huntsburg Grange events during 2023 include an open house and rummage sale in the town hall on April 22 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; cleanup day with maintenance of the June Thurling memorial garden on May 20; Memorial Day event in the pavilion with free hot dogs for all veterans on May 29; free bandstand concert featuring True Country on June 24 from 6-8 p.m.; Hobo Bingo on Oct. 7 and 8 during the Huntsburg Pumpkin Festival; and Christmas Adopt-a-Family. The Pomona Diner will serve home cooking at their restaurant during the Great Geauga County Fair from Aug. 30 through Sept. 4.

For more information on any of the events or on becoming a member of the Grange, contact Jean at 440-286-4992.

Mike Valentino, president of the Rotary Club of Burton Middlefield, stands with Rotary FourWay Speech Contest participants (l to r) Johnathon Murphy, Fae Wollitz, Anna Layman, Sophia Laudato and India Martin.

FOR RENT

Room for Let, $600, Russell. Call for details 440-338-5201. 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

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

Four Tires For Sale: Two LT225/65R17. Two LT245/75R16. Good tread, like new. Cash Only, $60/each. 440-554-5731.

Kayak: Pungo140/14ft, like new $500. Windsor roadbike $500. Horse-drawn sleigh $500. Western saddle $500. Honda push-mower $300. (8)Fishing poles $200/ for all. 845-987-0079.

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

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

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

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

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.

SERVICES

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

HELP WANTED

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.

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

PETS & ANIMALS

Puppy for sale. AKC Brittany Spaniel female. Vet checked & shots. $100. 440-321-8152.

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

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.

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.

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

WANTED TO BUY

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

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

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

CLASSIFIEDS

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