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West G BOE Approves Facilities Master Plan By Allison Wilson editor@karlovecmedia.com Plans for a consolidated campus have taken another step forward after West Geauga Schools Board of Education voted to accept a facilities master plan during a Jan. 31 special meeting. However, passing the resolution does not mean the plan is set in stone, a point emphasized by board President Christina Sherwood. “I would like to stress that these are not votes for us actually doing it,” she said. “This is us saying we want the community to start looking at the option, and, ultimately, the choice lies in the community, and that’s why we’re here — to give the community choices.” Superintendent Rich Markwardt provided a recap on consolidation plans, which first began in 2018, and why they have taken so long. “The process was delayed by two factors. One of those factors was the addition of Newbury (Schools) to the West Geauga family. Newbury had not been a part of (the planning) process to any extent in 2018 because, as you recall, Newbury became part of West Geauga in 2020,” Markwardt said. “The other event that slowed down the discussion on the master plan was the (COVID-19) pandemic.” Post-pandemic, the district decided the master planning process needed to be updated, both to factor in the opinions of Newbury residents and because construction costs had increased by about 30%, Markwardt explained. “This is from a 2023 cost set,” Director of Operations and Technology Scott Amstutz said, referring to the updated plan by The GDP Group architecture firm. “We are expecting in April a new cost set to come out and with our architect, they talked about anywhere between up to a 3-5% bump in costs when it comes to the renovation and the new building.”
Building Plans Proposed
The board was provided a packet outlining the options for a new building housing grades nine through 12 or a new building hous-
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West Geauga Schools Director of Operations and Technology Scott Amstutz, far right, provides a break-down of building consolidation options to the school board during its Jan. 31 meeting.
ing grades six through 12. Per the nine-12 plan, Westwood Elementary School would be used for pre-kindergarten, while Lindsey Elementary School would be either abated or demolished. Either the middle or high school would be repurposed for grades three through eight, with the unused building being abated or demolished. Per the six-12 plan, either the middle or high school would be repurposed for pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, with the unused building being abated or demolished. Both Westwood and Lindsey schools would also be either abated or demolished. Costs ranged from $86.7 million for erecting a new nine-12 building and keeping the existing middle school, to $131 million to construct a new six-12 building and keep the existing high school. Board member Mary-Michelle Coleman Walsh asked if the renovation costs to keep Westwood online were factored into the estimated cost for the nine-12 building. Amstutz said they were not.
Financing Choices
Two financing options were presented to the board for the projects — a U.S. Department of Agriculture loan or a bond issue. While the USDA loan and bond issue have similar pre-election
timelines, the USDA application requires both an environmental survey and preliminary architect’s report, causing it to take a little more time, said municipal advisor Heather Meyer Arling, of Bradley
Payne Advisors. It takes about 30 days for the USDA to review and approve the loan, she said, adding the board needs to either have approval or See West G • Page 4
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Congratulations to West Geauga Middle School student Darren PrinceWright on his spelling bee success. Darren performed well in the West Geauga Middle School building level spelling bee and went on to win the district level spelling bee. Next, he moved on to represent West Geauga at the Geauga County Spelling Bee where he took first place. He will next represent all of Geauga County in the upcoming Tri-County Spelling Bee.
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Town Crier Outreach Spaghetti Dinner
Feb. 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.
Young of Heart
Feb. 16, 11:30 a.m. Geauga Young of Heart will meet at St. Anselm Church in Chester Township. Bring a brown bag lunch; snacks and beverages are provided. Musical entertainment will be provided by Polka Jake from the Chardon Polka Band.Yearly dues must be paid by the meeting to be included in the directory.
CV Herb Society Meets
Feb. 16, 12:30 p.m. The Chagrin Valley Herb Society will meet at the Bainbridge Library, 17222 Snyder Road. After refreshments and mingling, a business meeting will follow. Guest speaker is Tiffany O’Neill from Bainbridge Blooms. To RSVP, email chagrinvalleyherbsociety@gmail.com.
Maple 101 Workshop
Feb. 17, 9 a.m. to noon Ohio State University Extension Office Geauga County will present Maple 101 at the West Woods Nature Center in Russell Township.
The beginner class takes participants through the entire process of making maple syrup, from tree ID to successfully producing bottles of pure maple syrup. The program is designed not only for the hobby producer but also for the small producer. Sponsored by Geauga County Park District, the program is free. Preregistration is requested by Feb. 15, by calling OSU Extension Office at 440-834-4656.
Coalition Gathers Signatures
Feb. 19, 1-4 p.m. Volunteers with Fair Districts Ohio will be in public spaces in front of Geauga County Public Libraries on Presidents Day, weather permitting, gathering signatures on the Citizens Not Politicians constitutional amendment petition to end gerrymandering and restore political fairness to elections.
Coffee and Conversations
Feb. 20, 8:30-9:30 a.m. West Geauga Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Chardon Area Chamber of Commerce for an indoor snowball fight networking event at the Heritage House in Chardon. Registration is required for the free event. Visit wgchamber.com to register.
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 Spotlights Nature Preservation
Feb. 20, 7 p.m. Blackbrook Audubon hosts "Tales from the Front Lines: The Conservation Work of the Cleveland Museum of Natural History" at Penitentiary Glen Reservation in Kirtland. For information, visit blackbrookaudubon.org.
Food Pantry Open
Feb. 23, 10 a.m. to noon The food pantry at the Chester Christian Center church is open to anyone in the community in need of food. One does not need to be a member of the church to attend. The church is located at 11815 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.
Free Community Dinner
Feb. 23, 5-6:30 p.m. Mayfield United Methodist Church is hosting dinner at the church located at 7747 Mayfield Road in Chester Township. Carryout is available.
Gardening 101
Feb. 24, 10 a.m. to noon Geauga County Master Gardener Volunteers are 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.” Future sessions are “Seed Selection and Planting Plan” on March 23; “Working the Garden” on May 4; and “Harvesting and Preserving Your Bounty” on July 27. Registration is required; call 440-8344656. Attend one class or all four. For more information, visit geauga.osu.edu.
Auburn Pancake Breakfast
Feb. 25, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Auburn Boy Scout Troop 101 will host its annual all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast at the Auburn Fire Station, 10950 E. Washington St., Auburn Township. Prices range from $7 to $10 per person.
Free Community Lunch
Feb. 28, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All are welcome to attend a free community lunch presented by the Women’s League at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 11900 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township.
LCGS Meeting
Feb. 29, 10 a.m. The Lake County Genealogical Society (LCGS) will meet on Zoom. Following a short business meeting, speaker Deborah A. Abbott will present "A Gift of Love: Who's Writing Your Story?" There will be a brief question and answer session at the end of the presentation. Visit www.lcgsohio.org for more information and an invitation to the Zoom meeting. All are welcome to attend.
WG Kiwanis Pancake Breakfasts
March 3, 10 and 17, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kiwanis Club of West Geauga is hosting its 71st annual all-you-can-eat pancake breakfasts the first three Sundays in March in the cafeteria at West Geauga High School, 13401 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. All proceeds support the community. The club welcomes groups and individuals who would like to volunteer for the community event. For more information, call 440-2210112 or visit wgkiwanis.org.
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5th grade Team: Head Coach Jeff Water, Assistant Coach Lisa Van Zuylen. Front row, from left: Anders Rodstrom, Braxton Waters, Avery Kovacs, Evan Boukis. Back row. from left: Fineas Van Zuylen, Marco DeNigris, Matt Bauer, Danny Velotta, Isiah Liston. Not pictured: Logan Klenck.
West Geauga 4th and 5th Travel Wins Maple Bucket Tournament Submitted The West Geauga Recreation Council announced the West Geauga 4th and 5th grade boys travel teams won the BigLeaf Basketball Maple Buck Tournament. The 5th grade boys outlasted six other teams while the 4th grade boys outlasted eight other teams for wins in the tournament. The 4th grade boys defeat-
ed the Kirtland Hornets Blue team 23-16 and the 5th grade boys won over Chagrin Falls in sudden death double over time 37-35. Both squads exhibited outstanding team effort and won behind defensive effort. The teams have now won two of the last three tournaments with a final BigLeaf Honey Bucket Tournament coming up this coming weekend.
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Campus Chatter Saffron Martin, of Chester Township, was named to the dean’s list at The Ohio State University for the autumn term 2023. At John Carroll University for the fall semester: Stefano Carpinelli, of Chester Township, was named to the dean’s list at the Boler College of Business. Paulina Ortiz Esperon, of Chester Township; and Isabella Carcelli, Barrett Jett and Reilly Lewis, all of
Russell Township, were named to the dean’s list at the College of Arts and Sciences. Chester Township residents Julia Mansfield and Owen Ralph were named to the dean’s list at the University of Mount Union for the fall semester. Emily Christine Crawford, of Russell Township, was named to the dean’s list at Iowa State University.
Farm Bureau Scholarships Available Geauga County Farm Bureau is offering scholarship opportuasuing post-high school education. The scholarship amount is determined by the number of acceptable qualifying applications. Applicants do not have to be enrolled in an agricultural field of study. The scoring system places a higher emphasis on applicants with agricultural involvement, as well as Farm Bureau involvement and membership history. Prior recipients may reapply. Applicants must be either a current Geauga County Farm Bureau member or family member whose parents/guardian are current Geauga County Farm Bureau members at the time of applying and at time of scholarship payout. Applicants must be a part-time or a full-time enrollee of an accredited two- or fouryear college, university or technical school. For first-year students, the applicant must prove enrollment or admission status. Recipients of a scholarship or a representative must attend the Farm Bureau annual meeting held in September. If unable to attend, the county board/office must be notified at least 24 hours in advance. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of the scholarship. Applications must be submitted by March 31. The fillable form is available at the Farm Bureau website at www.geaugafb.org; by emailing geauga@ofbf.org; or by calling the Farm Bureau office at 440-426-2195. No handwritten forms will be accepted.
Mittens, Mittens, Mittens
Feb. 16, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Families may join for a reading of Jan Brett’s “The Mitten” and practice their sewing skills by making fleece mittens.
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Feb. 19, 6:30-8 p.m. Puzzle lovers will create, solve and discover puzzles of all kinds.
Mini-Golf at the Library
March 9 and 10 • Bainbridge Fore! GCPL’s adult and family Mini-Golf at the Library events are back and better than ever. Join on March 9 for the adult event for fun with friends, adult beverages, music and more, and then come back the next day, March 10, for an entertaining day with the family at the family mini-golf event. Purchase tickets online.
Arts and Entertainment Fairmount Speaker Series
Feb. 25, 3-4 p.m. Fairmount Center for the Arts continues its “Pull Back the Curtain” speaker series with “Designs in Buttercream” at the center located at 8400 Fairmount Road in Russell Township. Speakers are Lauren Bozich and Marianne Carroll, co-owners and designers, White Flower Cake Shoppe. Light refreshments will be served. Advance reservations are recommended for the free lectures by calling 440-338-3171 or visiting fairmountcenter.org.
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: Feb. 21, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; Feb. 22, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.
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almost full approval in order to decide what interest rate to put on the ballot. The current interest rate at USDA is 3.75%, while the current market rate is 4.75%. Should the district’s USDA application be approved, the rate would be held for a year, Arling said. USDA’s rate will also adjust should rates go down before closing, she said. “USDA locks their rates in quarterly and then, if you are locked in March/April and in … September, October, November, they do a rate reset and it goes down, when the district goes to close with USDA, that rate will be adjusted down,” she explained. Arling noted while the fees with USDA are lower, they would be paid out of the district’s general or project fund, while bond fees would be paid through bond proceeds. Arling ran millage estimates for both a bond issue and USDA loan. The bond issue came out to 4.25 mills for a standard bond, while the loan was 3.73 mills.
Board Weighs Options
While both building projects included an option to repurpose the high school, the resolutions presented to the board for approval specified the middle school would be the
Russell Township: Feb. 15, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees; Feb. 21, 4 p.m., Citizens’ Park District; Feb. 28, 6 p.m., Zoning Commission. All meetings are held at Russell Town Hall, 14890 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted. West Geauga BOE: Feb. 26, 7 p.m., regular meeting. All meetings are held at the BOE Community Room, 8615 Cedar Road, unless otherwise noted. building kept and repurposed. Board member Kathy Leavenworth said while she would like to keep Westwood Elementary School, she approved the six-12 plan. “Having looked at all the options and that this is a consideration, I’m in favor of this recommendation,” she said. Sherwood also favored the six-12 plan, adding it would put the majority of students in a new building and help to eliminate dead space in buildings now too big for the district. Both Markwardt and board member Pam Claypool noted with the six-12 plan, students would not be disrupted by construction. “With this plan, students would be in the existing buildings until those buildings were no longer deemed necessary for educational purposes and then moved into new facilities,” Markwardt said. He also recognized a fear among residents that the vacated buildings would sit empty and decrease property values. “That’s one of the things that if the board decides to pursue one of these options, I think it would be incumbent upon the board to let residents know basically they will not have an eyesore,” he said. The board passed the resolution approving the six-12 plan, which recommends constructing a new middle-high school, as well as the renovation of the existing middle school into a prekindergarten-through-fifth-grade building.
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Obituaries Karen M.N. Austin
Karen M.N. Austin (née Niedermeyer), loving sister, wife, mother of three and grandmother of four, passed away Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. She was 68 years old. Karen grew up in Euclid, the second of Julius and Eleanor Niedermeyer’s three children. After graduating from high school and college, Karen embarked on a career as a Certified Public Accountant. She met her husband, James Austin, in 1976 and they were married in 1979. After welcoming their three children — Timothy, Alexandra and Ben — they built a small family accounting practice in Chester Township. Karen was a friendly face about town, sharing stories with friends over lunch at the local diner. Owing to her standing in the community, Karen was elected and served for two terms as Chester Township fiscal officer, from 2005-2013. Family was the most important aspect of Karen’s life. She never missed a school or sporting event. Her favorite pastime was spending summers with her family on their boat on the shores of Lake Erie. Karen enthusiastically joined her family, swimming at Kelley’s Island, watching her children wakeboard or tube behind the boat and making sure everyone was tucked in after a long day. Even late in life, the lake was where Karen went to relax and let the weight of the world wash away. Karen could not have been more excited to meet her grandchildren, Bryce, Kensington, Brooks and Saylor. The grandkids quickly learned that ‘grandma Karen’ reliably delivered the cake of their choosing for their birthday celebration (much the same as she had done for her own children). Superman, Cocomellon, Paw Patrol and dinosaurs were all favorites. Karen is survived by her husband, James; three children, Ben, Alexandra and Timothy (Arianna); brothers, Carl and Paul (Sandy) Niedermeyer; and four grandchildren, Bryce, Kensington, Brooks and Saylor Austin. Notices should be sent in writing to: Geauga County Maple Leaf, P.O. Box 1166, Chardon, OH, 44024-5166 or emailed to editor@karlovecmedia.com. There is flat fee
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The family welcomed visitors at Gattozzi & Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, on Feb. 1, 2024. The funeral service also was be held at Gattozzi & Son on Feb. 2, with internment at Chester Township Cemetery following. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.gattozziandson. com for the Austin family.
Real Estate Transfers Following is a list of area real estate transfers for the weeks of Jan. 22 and Jan. 29, 2024, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only. CHESTER TOWNSHIP Christopher W. Callahan, 11425 County Line Road, to Kevin R. Callahan, $288,000. (5.30 acres) Christopher W. Callahan, County Line Road, to Kevin R. Callahan, $288,000. (0.15 acres)
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Robert Martin Poucher
Robert “Bob” Martin Poucher, age 91, of Chester Township, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024. Bob was the son of the late Homer and Mary (nee Boswell) Poucher, and was born in Toledo, Ohio. Besides his parents, his siblings precede Bob in death. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Patricia (nee Stambaugh); children, Ted (Suzanne), Rob, John (Sharon) and Michelle (Todd) Watson; grandchildren, TJ, Jackie, Jacob, Nate, Zak, Elizabeth, Gabriel, Jim, Brittany, Joel and Jason; 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Bob was proud to serve in the United States Air Force for four years and earned the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal on the 539th Fighter Interceptor Squadron. Later in life, he joined the Euclid Veterans Club and participated in many community events. He enjoyed visiting the West Geauga Senior Center to play cards and was on their bowling league. He also enjoyed fishing, camping and traveling. Bob will be dearly missed. In lieu of flowers, please donate to a charity of your choice in his honor. Celebration of Life Service will take place at Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2024, at 1 p.m. Family and friends may call one hour before the service at the funeral home. Burial will take place privately for the family.
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The St. Anselm School eighth-grade basketball team took first place in the St. Dominic Tournament. The school community is proud of them for bringing home the trophy and for their teamwork and sportsmanship.
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The West Geauga Middle School Power of the Pen eighth-grade team placed second in the Lake Erie District tournament hosted by University Schools.
Noetic Learning Math Contest
Some of Lindsey Elementary School 's top math students competed in the Noetic Learning Math Contest in November. The semiannual problem-solving contest consists of 20 creative math problems to be solved independently. The fall session challenged over 27,000 elementary and middle school students from
44 different states nationwide. Four Lindsey students made it onto Noetic’s National Honor Roll, meaning they scored in the top 10 percent amongst all participants. The students were recently recognized at the board of education meeting by gifted coordinator and enrichment specialist Carrie Morgano and Lindsey Elementary Principal Melissa Becerra.
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West Geauga students Michael Franceschini, Vera Caudill, Darren Prince-Wright, Joe Kreuz, Sky Stauffer, Ellie Pierson, Libby Mayer, Emilie Wright and Madelyn Detwiler competed in the district spelling bee.
Power of the Pen
WGMS' eighth-grade Power of the Pen team took second place out of 15 middle schools competing at the recent Lake Erie District tournament hosted by University Schools. The writers, made up of Addie Oja, Tessa Leonard, Aurora Pavick, Laura Troychansky, Gabby Ohlsen and Janna Winningham, participated in three rounds of narrative writing. Having to respond in 40 minutes to prompts such as, "You are the only one left. What happened to the others?" - the team shined with creativity. Gabby and Janna placed in the top 12 writers overall. The team moves on to the regional tournament in March.
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West Geauga Middle School and Lindsey Elementary School hosted their building Scripps National Spelling Bee, followed by the district spelling bee. The middle school students qualified after winning classroom spelling bees for the building level. Participating students included: Jacob Moore, JJ Holt, James Botti, Paul Barras, TJ Percy, Claire Pierce, Michael Franceschini, Vera Caudill, Hannah Hederstrom, Darren Prince-Wright, Holden Kercher, Joe Kreuz, Sky Stauffer, Karsten Boukis and Ellie Pierson. Seventh- and eighth-grade ELA teacher Arla Radel officiated the bee and sixth- and
seventh-grade ELA teacher Lisa Zimmer judged the students' difficult spelling combinations. After multiple rounds, Michael Franceschini, Vera Caudill, Darren Prince-Wright, Joe Kreuz, Sky Stauffer and Ellie Pierson continued on to the district spelling bee. At Lindsey Elementary School, Jason Burch, Leo DiFranco, Anthony Finizia-Boisselle, Meav Hallaran, Hayden Savage, Marissa Starr and Cayden Zahler qualified for a position in school's spelling bee. They all did an outstanding job clearly spelling and projecting their voices in front of 460 students, teachers and families. The top spellers Libby Mayer, Emilie Wright and Madelyn Detwiler moved on to the district spelling bee.
WGMS Student Achievement
The student council at West Geauga Middle School started a new program to commemorate students’ academic achievement. Students earning a 4.0 grade point average (straight A’s) on their semester report card are able to select a new book that was purchased by the student council. The selected book will receive a custom nameplate recognizing the accomplishment. The 4.0 student gets to enjoy the book first, then it is placed back in the classroom library for other students to borrow for years to come. The students who earned a 4.0 for the first and second quarters of this school year recently had the opportunity to select their books.
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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.
Meyers Snow Plow: with lights and wire harness, $700. Snow Tires: Four(4), like new, with heavy duty aluminum Chevy rims, P245/75R16, $400. 440-622-9201. Spinet piano: good condition, built-in dehumidifier; Free. Two speaker cases: 30” by 20” enclosing three speaker each; Free. 440-488-2851. Firewood: Seasoned Hardwood. Average length 17”. Free delivery within 10 miles of Chardon. 4’x8’x17” $120. 440-687-5404. West G Band Drumline winter jacket: wool/leather, size medium with extra long arms, includes patches, only $25. Call/text 440-668-8768. Solid Cherry Corner Desk: like new, 78” tall, 48” depth, 64” wide, paid $2,250, asking $1,480/OBO. Antique French round marble table w/4 chairs, $1,600/OBO. 440-338-3563. Universal Grain Drill: 6foot, cast iron, w/wood boxes. Great working condition for horse pull or tractor. $500. Parkman. 440-548-2414. 6x14 single axel enclosed trailer with ramp door, good condition $2,100. Also 9 older hens, Free, can drop off. 440-313-4995. Toro two-stage snowblower with electric starter, EC, $900. 440-431-6944. Living room couch $100; Love seat $75; both floral print, in good shape, ready to sell. 440-632-9675.
PETS & ANIMALS Sammy needs an indoor home! Large, handsome, black & white 6-yr old cat. Very sweet. Loves being petted & brushed. Neutered, vaccinated. Rebecca 440321-2485. Seven-month old Hedgehog with cage and accessories $100. Eight-month old Beagle puppy, great with people and dogs $50. 440-321-8152.
MISCELLANEOUS FREE advice: please talk to young people about avoiding marijuana. It will ruin their lives. So sad…
REAL ESTATE Russell Township: Completely Renovated 4 bedroom, 2 full/2 half bathroom home on a quiet cul-de-sac street. Call Rick for showing 440-708-8414. $79.9k .34 acre lot, a part of sought-after Lake Lucerne. Gas, Electric, Sanitary Sewer, Well Water all available. Listed on Zillow. 440-596-2608.
RENTAL WANTED Wanted to rent: Storage building or shop building, will repair and maintain if it needs work. 440-687-5404.
SERVICES Offering special discounts for interior and exterior painting and staining. 20+ years experience. Professional and insured. Call Dan 440-342-4552. Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses, we do most anything. Call between 8a-4p, 440-813-4272. No answer, leave message. Did you know Karlovec Media Group prints business cards? Prices start at only $30 for 500 (B&W, 1-sided, no bleed). Call 440-729-7667 or email ads@karlovecmedia.com. Complete tree service, land clearing, firewood, excavation and sewer work. 440-687-5404.
HELP WANTED Caregiver Needed for bed ridden senior citizen in Chesterland. Part time hours, flexible, days or nights. May become full time. Work references required. 440-3390519.
CLASSIFIEDS 440-729-7667
WORK WANTED Experienced Caregiver will care for individuals with special needs or will do elder care. Certified with references. 440-313-1804.
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Chesterland News
Wednesday, February 14, 2024