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Quick Confident Start Propels Wolverines to Victory over Lions By Alan Kornspan sports@karlovecmedia.com
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West Geauga’s Cooper Paskowski scored eight points in the Wolverines’ 51-38 win over Orange.
West Geauga Kiwanis Hosts STEM Fair
In basketball, many consider the last two minutes of a contest to be the most important part of the game. However, that is not always the case. Basketball coaches, like leaders in all team sports, often consider every offensive possession important whether it is at the beginning, middle, or end of the game. Thus, coaches are always trying to get players to play confidently, stay in the present, and to focus on the process rather than worrying about outcome or results. For the West Geauga Wolverines Boys Basketball Team, an excellent, confident start to their game against the Orange Lions on Jan. 9 at the Wolverana proved to loom large. Commencing with a fast and furious start, the West Geauga Wolverines Boys Basketball team quickly took a 10-0 advantage to begin the game. See Basketball • Page 7
Hot Dog! New Sausage House Serving Multi-Cultural Cuisine By Ann Wishart
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The West Geauga Kiwanis Club will sponsor its annual STEM Fair on Jan. 31 at West Geauga Middle School. The event provides students with hands-on opportunities to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics through individual research projects and problem-solving competitions. Students from West Geauga high and middle schools, homeschooled students within the district, Key Club members and invited participants may compete in individual STEM projects, a math competition and the popular Junk Box War engineering challenge. Middle school students may also See STEM • Page 3
Deep-fried corn dogs, Sonoran hot dogs with beans and jalapeno pepper, bratwurst German sausage with sauerkraut and Irish bangers with home-cut fries and a fried egg are among the mouthwatering offerings at Neighbor’s Sausage and Hot Dog House in Chester Township. Local couple Gary and Rose Bamber opened the eatery, at 12770 Chillicothe Road, in October after spending two years navigating paperwork and paint, they said in a recent interview. Sitting at a red-and-white-striped table in the colorful dining area, Gary, 63, and Rose, 60, pointed out the restaurant’s bold color scheme. See Sausage • Page 3
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Neighbor’s Sausage and Hot Dog House at 12770 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township is owned by Gary and Rose Bamber, who offer a wide variety of authentic hot dog and sausage cuisine in a colorful and cozy diner Tuesday through Saturday.
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Town Crier Outreach Spaghetti Dinner
Jan. 15, 6-7 p.m. Christ Presbyterian Church offers free drive-thru spaghetti and meatball dinners the third Thursday of each month. Salad and dessert are included. The church is located at 12419 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.
Pickleball Info Meeting
Jan. 17, 2:30-4 p.m. A pickleball information meeting will be held at the Geauga West Library for new, first-time and experienced players. Topics will include where new players can learn and play, league play, youth and adult tournaments, rules of the game, future court goals and updates from the West Geauga Pickleball Club.
West Geauga Kiwanis Meetings
Tuesdays, 6:45 p.m. West Geauga Kiwanis meets every Tuesday at the Chesterland Baptist Church, 12670 Chillicothe Road. Join for a free dinner and learn how Kiwanis serves local students and the community. Learn more at wgkiwanis.org.
Audubon Hosts Avian Flu Update
Jan. 20, 7 p.m. Blackbrook Audubon will host a free public program on highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) at Penitentiary Glen Reservation in Kirtland. Wildlife biologist Caleb Wellman, of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, will provide an update on the spread of avian influenza in Ohio and discuss biosecurity measures to help protect wild birds, poultry farms and backyard flocks. All are welcome to attend. Registration is not required. For more information, email blackbrookaud@aol.com.
How Ohio Laws Are Made
Jan. 22, 6:30-8 p.m. The League of Women Voters of Geauga will host a free public program, “How Things Work at the Ohio Statehouse,” at the Bainbridge Library, 17222 Snyder Road. Guest
speaker Rachel Coyle will explain how bills are introduced, sponsored, heard and passed in the Ohio Statehouse, as well as the factors that influence legislative outcomes. The nonpartisan program is open to the public, and admission is free. Registration is required by visiting www.lwvgeauga.org.
Free Community Lunch
Jan. 28, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All are welcome to attend a free community lunch presented by the Women’s League of St. Mark Lutheran Church, 11900 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township.
LCGS Meets
Jan. 29, 10 a.m. The Lake County Genealogical Society will meet at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 8751 Kirtland Road, Kirtland. The meeting will include induction of new officers and a program, “FamilySearch 201: Intermediate Topics,” presented by John Tracy Cunningham. A book auction related to family history and a semi-catered luncheon by Mission BBQ will follow. Main dishes will be provided; members are encouraged to bring a salad or dessert. Pre-registration is requested by Jan. 26 by emailing lcgsohio@lcgsohio.org. Guests are welcome. For more information, visit www.lcgsohio.org.
GCRTA Luncheon
Feb. 3, 11:15 a.m. The Geauga County Retired Teachers Association will meet at Brown Barn Tavern, 10700 Mayfield Road in Chardon. Social time will be followed by the business meeting at 11:30 a.m. and a smoked pulled pork lunch at noon. The Kenston High School Varsity Jazz group will provide entertainment following the meal. For information and reservations, contact Judy Miller at 440-487-4324 no later than Jan. 25. Please bring paper products or canned goods for the Geauga County Hunger Task Force. Consider bringing a retired teacher, school personnel or a guest to the meeting.
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“We’re trying to do the mustard-ketchup theme,” he said, running his hand along the bright yellow edging of the table top. The couple renovated the interior to create a cheerful, welcoming atmosphere. Gary built the butcher-block countertop himself, using his construction skills and repurposed materials. “We recycle everything,” said Rose. Gary said owning a restaurant has long been a dream, though he initially followed his father’s advice. “I’ve always liked cooking,” he said. “But Dad was a welder in North Ireland and told us kids, ‘Get a trade. You’ll not make any money cooking.’” After more than four decades in the construction industry, Gary decided to change course a few years ago, prompted in part by the COVID-19 pandemic. “I got COVID and almost died. That’s when I decided if I’m going to do it, do it now,” he recalled. Gary and Rose met in the Philippines, one of many locations where he served with the U.S. Navy’s Construction Battalions, commonly known as the Seabees. He joined the service during the Carter administration and spent six years stationed in various parts of the world. Married 43 years, the Bambers have three children – Gretchen, Genevieve and Edward – all graduates of Chardon High School. Edward, 30, followed in his father’s footsteps and is well known locally for the pizza he makes in Noche Gourmet Pizza on the Chardon Square. Rose and Gary now live in Munson Township. Neighbor’s Sausage and Hot Dog House offers a wide selection of sandwiches, featuring 100% beef hot dogs with names such as the Chicago dog, New York dirty dog and Carolina red slaw dog. Gary said a favorite is the value dog, priced at $2.50, which includes a hot dog on a bun, with add-ons such as jalapeno peppers, sweet or dill relish and diced onions offered for 50 cents each. Bits of bacon, sauerkraut, cheese and chili toppings can also be added for $1.50 each. Gary’s familiarity with the Chicago dog dates back decades. “I went to boot camp in Chicago,” he said.
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from page 1 participate in the “How Do I Fare?” problem-solving competition. The fair begins at 8 a.m. with project setup and competitions continuing throughout the morning, followed by an awards ceremony. Online registration is required by Jan. 23. For more information, contact Rich Levine at 440-729-6554 or ralbjp@gmail.com.
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He prepares the dogs with yellow mustard, neon-green relish, tomato wedges, diced onions, a pickle spear, sport peppers and celery salt on a steamed poppy-seed bun. “Ours have got to be authentic,” Gary said. Sausage sandwiches include a Cleveland-style Polish boy — kielbasa topped with homemade red slaw, fries and homemade barbecue sauce — priced at $13.25, according to the menu Besides popular Andouille, chorizo, Italian, Slovenian, Hungarian and knockwurst sausages, the Bambers plan to introduce a longanisa sausage sandwich topped with atchara. That offering will debut when unripened papaya becomes available for pickling, Rose said. Rose also prepares deep-fried lumpia as a side dish. The Filipino egg rolls are served six to an order and are filled with pork or beef, accompanied by sweet chili sauce or hot or regular banana ketchup, according to the menu. The Bambers pride themselves on their homemade toppings, including Russian dressing for the K.C. Reuben dog, marinara sauce for the Italian sausage sandwich, chimichurra paired with chirozo, Creole mustard for the Andouille sausage and barbecue sauce on the Cleveland Polish boy. Ingredients are carefully sourced, Gary said, adding the sausage comes from Fligner’s Market on Cleveland’s west side, while buns are supplied by Vera’s Bakery in Newbury Township. The restaurant does not use vegetable oil, instead relying on beef tallow, pork lard, olive oil and clarified butter to enhance flavor, he said. Nothing on the main menu costs more than $14, including the specialty chicken sausage. The Bambers also serve French fries, potato and macaroni salad, coleslaw, onion rings, chili and soup at the bright, cozy eatery. Neighbor’s Sausage and Hot Dog House is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
Community Meetings Listed are upcoming public meetings and executive sessions. These meeting notices are NOT legal notices. Chester Township: Jan. 20, Land Use Plan meeting; Jan. 21, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; Jan. 22, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted. Russell Township: Jan. 15, 6 p.m., Board of Trustees; Jan. 21, 4 p.m., Citizens’ Park District; Jan. 28, 6 p.m., Zoning Commission; Feb. 5, 2:30 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held in the new Community Room at 8501 Kinsman Road, unless otherwise noted.
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Art Exhibit at West Woods Highlights Nature-Themed Work By Emma MacNiven macniven@karlovecmedia.com The Geauga Park District is hosting an art show at The West Woods Nature Center featuring the work of artists Marilyn Shaker and Joan Pogalies that showcases nature-themed oil paintings and photography through Feb. 28, 2026. Pogalies, a Lake County resident who lives along Lake Erie, is presenting her lake-inspired eco-docu-photo art at the exhibition. Her work includes traditional photographs, stacked images and Rorschach inkblot-style photos, she said in a Dec. 17 interview. “I wanted to show the original photos that I take because that's where all my art begins,” she said. “I take those still photos and stack them or flip them or flop them.” Pogalies said she begins with a single image, then digitally crops, stacks, layers and flips the photographs on her computer before printing the final pieces on metal. The layered images can include anywhere from 10 to 50 photographs, she said. “The traditional photographs, you know people know what they are, but when they look at this other work, they see all sorts of things in it,” Pogalies said. “They see robots and insects and people which is what I love. I love to talk to people about what they see.” Living on the lake allows her to capture nature at a moment’s notice, she said. “Don't be surprised if I suddenly have to leave this conversation if a good shot comes
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Marilyn Shaker uses color in her floral, landscape and portrait pieces, hoping to bring joy to viewers who see her work, her daughter Pam Shaker-Maurer says.
up,” she quipped. Pogalies takes her iPhone everywhere in case the perfect image appears, she said. Her photograph focuses on birds, water and skies, and she does not alter the imag-
es beyond stacking and mirroring them, she said. “It's interesting, after doing these, especially the Rorschach ones, I can look at the way the sand and stones are positioned and my brain automatically can see what it would look like as a Rorschach (photo),” Pogalies said. “I can see it flipped over. My brain is so trained, now I see things that way.” Pogalies has taken photographs her entire life, but she never considered herself a “professional photographer,” she said, adding she wanted to push traditional photography into something more unique. “I thought, ‘How can I push this? How can I make stones and sand and water and push it into something else?’” she said. “So, that's what I do. I want to show a different reality of these common things that are around, a different new way to interpret because these things are fleeting. Everything I take a photo of I have to take it immediately or else it will
be gone. So, this is a way to freeze time and also show a different reality.” Marilyn Shaker, a North Royalton resident, is also featured in the show her nature on oil canvas series. Her daughter, Pam Shaker-Maurer, a Newbury Township resident, has been marketing her work for the past five years following a decline in Marilyn’s health and spoke on her behalf during a Dec. 19 interview. Marilyn uses oil paints to create floral artwork, seascapes and portraits, Pam said. “There are some (pieces) that are more textured and chunkier and a bit more abstract,” Pam added. Marilyn’s use of a variety of color in her artwork often brings joy to viewers, she said. “Her color, to me, is her gift,” Pam said. Marilyn’s faith in God also plays a role in her artwork, she added. “She'll say to me, ‘Just look at the detail See Exhibit • Page 5
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A lake-effect snow warning did not keep Geauga County residents away Dec. 29, as a standing-room-only crowd gathered at Chester Township Town Hall for the swearing in of newly-elected Trustee Brandon Davis. Geauga County Commissioner Carolyn Brakey advised Davis to write down his “why” for serving as a trustee before swearing him in.
“She recommended (having) this notecard handy to reference when times may become tough as local government is the most front-line form of government,” Davis said in a statement. Brakey administered the oath of office as Davis’ daughter, Mabel Davis, held the Bible. “One thing I have learned in life is that there is often one person at the microphone, one person on the ballot, one person in the seat, but in life, and especially politics and
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in that flower and how, just how beautiful it is, and God's creation that he's made,’” Pam said. Marilyn also incorporates small details throughout her paintings. “I'll look at a piece and she'll say, ‘(Do you see that little drop of red?’ And maybe my eye didn't see it, but she'll tell me how important
that is in the scheme of the whole painting,” Pam said. Marilyn previously signed each piece with “TTGG,” meaning “to the glory of God,” alongside her name, she said. Both Pogalies’ and Marilyn’s work has been featured in art shows throughout Northeast Ohio. The artwork is on display daily at The West Woods Nature Center, 9465 Kinsman Road in Russell Township, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
governing, it is a team sport and that one person is just a representative of a team,” he said Dec. 29. “I may be that one person in this case, but I am simply the one person representing a big team: Chester. I learned years ago from (former U.S. Sen.) George Voinovich that local government is about rolling up your sleeves, solving problems, working to do more with less and delivering results at the best value you can. That’s what I look forward to doing — getting to work.”
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Former Cleveland Attorney Opens Holistic Healing Studio Staff Report After a brain tumor diagnosis and burnout from a high-pressure legal career, Jacqueline O’Brien chose a path focused on healing — herself and others. The Mayfield Village resident opened Boho Healing in Chester Township in April 2025, transforming her personal health crisis into a holistic wellness space designed to support those seeking balance beyond traditional medicine. “A lot of attorneys suffer from addiction, mental health issues … and I found myself feeling sick and decided to pivot and move into healing,” she recalled Dec. 18. “I wanted to serve other people who've gone through similar things.” O’Brien was diagnosed with a skull tumor and underwent brain surgery in 2010, she said, adding doctors were initially unable to locate the tumor. During the time between her diagnosis and treatment, O’Brien began exploring “other healing modalities” to support her well-being, including reiki, which she had been practicing for several years before becoming certified, she said. O’Brien became certified as a reiki master and teacher in 2018, deciding this past year she wanted to expand her reach to help others in similar situations. At Boho Healing, 12550 Chillicothe Road, O’Brien provides a variety of resources to support cancer patients, those with physical injuries and everyday people, she said. Services include reiki, a Japanese ener-
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Jackie O’Brien aims to provide Chester Township residents with a variety of healing modalities — such as yoga, reiki and sound baths at her studio.
gy healing practice; intuitive energy healing; sound baths; yoga; immersion breathwork; and growth mindset and spiritual coaching, O’Brien said. These offerings aim to help reduce stress and anxiety, support emotional balance, lower fatigue and improve mental clarity, as well as boost immunity, she said.
O’Brien also partakes in many of these services herself, as part of her own well-being, she added. “Seeing Chesterland as it's been developing, I just wanted to offer something different than the typical yoga studio,” she said. “(This is) more of a holistic wellness business that's intimate and that fits in with the community.”
Classes — which are half off from Jan. 1 to March 1 in 2026 — range from $20 to $300, offering both individual and small group sessions. Class schedules are posted online from month-to-month and Boho Healing is open throughout the week by appointment only. For more information and sign-ups, visit www.boho-healing.com.
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Geauga Public Library Geauga West Branch 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 440-729-4250. Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Visit www. geaugalibrary.net.
Jan. 20, 3-4:30 p.m. Tweens and teens in grades 6-12 will make tasty soup kits, perfect for cold, snowy days.
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After that point, midway through the first quarter, both teams scored 27 points each as the Wolverines took a 37-27 lead into the final quarter. Although the Lions cut the lead down to seven points early in the 4th quarter, the Wolverines responded by stretching the lead back out to 13 points as they claimed a 51-38 victory. Clearly, a key to the victory over the Lions was the Wolverines’ excellent start. When asked about their energy coming into the contest, senior Mason Pesho said that the team was highly motivated to play the Lions, a CVC conference rival. He expressed that the team was excited for the game since they believed they did not perform as well as they could have in their first matchup with the Lions. “The players brought all the energy, they knew this was a big game,” Pesho said. “We wanted to get this win really badly and we just brought the energy.” Pesho said that the game plan, which was to play hard, corresponded with the momentum to start the contest. “That losing streak, we didn't play our best basketball, we didn't play hard enough, so we knew we had to come out and play (with energy),” Pesho said. Sophomore Luke Ottman also noted the importance of the Wolverines’ excellent intensity to begin the game. Ottman, who led the Wolverines with 15 points, said the Wolverena atmosphere with an energetic student section and a recent losing streak were some of the motivating factors in his team's strong performance against the Lions. “We just came out (hard), the student section showed out,” Ottman said. “We had to play hard, we were (4-6), we just have to keep battling, and we got to keep stacking wins together in order to still have a shot at a conference championship.” Coach Young was also happy with how his Wolverines squad began the game. “I thought our guys did a good job of setting the tone early, getting to that 10-0 lead, and playing hard from there,” Coach Young said. “We didn't play perfectly, we are never going to, but we played hard and that's what I wanted to see.” Coach Young continued, “(The plan was) if we could come out and dominate those first four minutes, which we did, we were going to
set ourselves up for the rest of the game. And that's exactly what happened.” Helping the Wolverines start well in the first quarter was sophomore Luke Ottman. “This was really his first game where he kind of broke out, he played very confidently, (and) hit some good shots,” Coach Young said. To help Ottman come into the game confident, Coach Young used a positive approach. “We are always trying to make our guys confident,” Coach Young said. “Even when they (have trouble shooting the ball), always move on to the next play, always just play, play, play. I told Luke before the game, just go out there play confident, you're a very good player.” And Ottman responded by leading the Wolverines to victory. Not only did Ottman start the game strong with 8 first half points, he also hit a clutch three point shot in the fourth quarter to break the Lions momentum. After the Wolverines took a 26-11 lead into halftime, the Lions outscored the home team 16-11 in the third quarter. With the Lions trying to make a strong comeback, Coach Young told his team between the third and fourth quarter to slow the pace down and stay confident. “Orange kind of had the momentum going into the fourth,” Young said. “They outscored us 16-11 in the third quarter. They had the momentum, they were getting up and down. (I told them), ‘We need to slow down and play with confidence’.” The Lions started the fourth quarter by quickly cutting the lead down to seven points with 6:54 left in the game. However, after an early fourth quarter timeout, Ottman heeded Coach Young's words of advice to play with confidence. He then responded by knocking down a three pointer to push the Wolverines lead back out to ten. “I caught it, I was wide open, I knew I had to shoot it,” Ottman said. As Ottman caught the ball with a feeling of high self-efficacy, he knew he was a good shooter. “I'm a good shooter, the season has been kind of up and down shooting,” Ottman said. “But shooters shoot and it just felt great to knock it down. It was a huge momentum shift. It started the run that we then went on.” For the game the Wolverines were led offensively by Ottman (15 points), Vince Vecchio (10), Cooper Paskowski (8), Tyler Fink (8), Mason Pesho (5), Finn Keenan (3) and Ryan Mobley (2).
New Passport Fair
Jan. 24, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring in all the required documents and apply for a new passport in no time with help from the Geauga County Clerk of Courts, no appointment needed at the onestop passport shop. Visit the GCPL website for more information.
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West Geauga students at the Wolvarena for the team’s win against Orange.
talents of Michelangelo, da Vinci, Donatello and Raphael.
Jan. 27, 4-5 p.m. Youth in grades K-2 will compete in Lego challenges.
Real Estate Transfers Following is a list of area real estate transfers for the period Dec. 29-31, 2025, and week ending Jan. 9, 2025, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only. CHESTER TOWNSHIP Bradley B. and William A. Lubinger (co-trustees), 7451 Warwick Lane, to
Dominic and Erica Fedele, $295,000. (1.00 acres) Oleg Falkov, 11211 Winding Brook Lane, to Christina Brook Praprost and Kyle James Smith, $528,000. (5.00 acres) Jared B. Wittensoldner and Samatha L. Poe, 12910 Westchester Trail, to Michael James and Heather Jane Kramer, $225,000. (1.84 acres)
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EVENTS Pickle-Ball Meeting: 1/17/26, 2:30p-4:00p, Geauga West Library. For new/never played before, or experienced, kids and adults. Discussion of league play, tournaments, future goals of West Geauga Pickleball Club.
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Fine China, plates, bowls, cups, dessert plates, demitasse, gravy, creamer, platters, and more, place setting for 12+, English Garden pattern of blue flowers with silver rim, only $120, call/text for pictures 440-668-8768 Newbury. Teeter Inversion Chair: Excellent Condition, $250. BowFlex Max-5 Elliptical $650. 440-548-7631 or 440669-7666. Parkman, Oh. Nursery Infant Scale-$6. Honda CRV floor mats-$8. Vintage metal tricycle-$15. George Foreman Grilling Machine-$10. 440-346-7708, leave msg. RECORD ALBUMS, Old Cameras, HO Train items, large granite counter-top pieces, fresh/salt water aquariums, old clocks, kerosene lamps. Inquire. 440-338-3563. Russell. For sale - 4 sheets 5/8x12 drywall. $10 a sheet. 440636-3173. Family Burial Plot for sale. All Souls Cemetery. Serene location in prime section. Section 16. 216-440-8743. Sauna: EC, $250/OBO. Chipper and Shredder: can chip up to 4” branches, have owners manual and extra set of teeth, $650. 330-980-5540, Middlefield. Anchor Brand Folding Bench Wringer Floor Stand: 48” tall, Patent 1896, $240. 440-554-5731. VINTAGE WWII RADIOS: need new home, radios are complete, working status unknown. For details email DBAKSA1517@GMAIL.COM. Hallicrafters Patterson 1942 Naval Aeronautics Transmitter. Vintage Baby Buggy: $65. 440-487-2955.
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Hammond Organ A-100, Leslie Speakers 21H and 31H. PR-40 tone cabinet. Looks and sounds great, never gigged, no smoke. $4,750. 440-856-3946.
Will do CHILD CARE. Years of experience. References. 440-313-1804. AM Rides LLC: Reliable transportation for Amish crew hauling, cleaning crews, hunting trips, auctions, and towing. Safe, insured and on time. Airport trips also available. Call Craig: 330-431-8282.
PETS & ANIMALS Gray 6 month old tuxedo cat needs indoor home. Neutered, vaxxed, very sweet but shy. Great with other cats. Call Rebecca 440-321-2485.
MISCELLANEOUS FREE advice to Parents: talk to kids re drugs BUT—LISTEN! Don’t lecture! Ask questions. Listen! Build bridges, not walls.
REAL ESTATE .34-acre Bainbridge lot on 306, part of Lake Lucerne community with amenities. Tap into utilities: gas, electric, sewer, private community well and SAVE BIG! 57k. 440-596-2608. 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.
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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. Old fishing tackle wanted: fishing lures (wood or plastic), mouse to bear traps, wooden duck decoys. Call Lee 440-313-8331.
WORK WANTED Looking for a 1-3 man crew to drive and work for, I have tools and an F150 ext cab. 330-978-4689 Josh.
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