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Staff Report Leadership Geauga is seeking out service project ideas for its annual Service Day event May 11. “This event brings together approximately 25 dedicated adults from the Signature Adult Program to participate in impactful service projects throughout Geauga County,” said Amy Murfello, marketing and outreach manager, in a press release. “Leadership Geauga recognizes the vital role that Geauga County-based organizations play in the well-being of our community and are eager to collaborate on projects that align with shared goals.” LG is reaching out to local nonprofits to invite project proposals for consideration, she said. Past service days included LG alumni engaging in diverse projects, such as organizing a food drive, installing a playground or beautifying public spaces through landscaping and painting, Murfello said, adding LG is looking for ideas for the 2024 Service Day that will “allow its enthusiastic volunteers to contribute their time and skills to create a lasting impact.” Those interested in submitting proposals are invited to fill out a form at http://tinyurl.com/ lg2024servdayform. The submission deadline for project proposals is Feb. 16, 2024. “Leadership Geauga looks forward to the opportunity to collaborate with your organization and contribute to the betterment of our shared home,” Murfello said.
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An early-morning accident involving a locally-owned tanker-trailer on state Route 306 Jan. 2 resulted in a spill of about five gallons of hazardous rainwater from ongoing cleanup at the site of the East Palestine train derailment and five gallons of diesel fuel from the truck cab. Both were contained at the scene, according to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
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A tanker-trailer accident in Russell Township at about 5:15 a.m. Jan. 2 resulted in a spill of four to five gallons of hazardous waste that was contained at the scene, according to Geauga Public Health. The Chagrin Southeast Regional Hazmat team also contained about five gallons of diesel that
came out of the fuel tanks of the Kuhnle Brothers Trucking cab that was damaged when the southbound vehicle went off state Route 306 north of Music Street and hit a utility pole on the west side of the road. GPH posted on its Facebook page Jan. 3 the department was aware of the crash and the Russell Township Fire Department, with assistance from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, is in
charge of the situation. “Geauga Public Health is in contact with Geauga Emergency Management Agency, Ohio Department of Health and OEPA to offer any assistance needed,” the post said. “OEPA has reported that the truck was carrying approximately 5,000 gallons of hazardous liquid waste that was mostly rainwater See Tanker• Page 4
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Geauga Agriculture Plows Billions into Economy By Ann Wishart ann@karlovecmedia.com
Agriculture, including related sales and services, is a $2.1 billionper-year industry in Geauga County, providing 11,787 jobs and paying $513 million in wages, according to figures from the Ohio Farm Bureau. Mandy Orahood, organization director for the five-county OFB Federation, assured those attending the Geauga Economic Leadership breakfast Jan. 5 that farming and related businesses in Geauga County are a big part of the area’s financial picture. Those figures include more than barns, crops and animals visible to people driving along the area’s roads.
Farmers need a wide variety of services, equipment and materials other residents and businesses in the county buy, as well, but if it is consumed by a farmer, it is considered a direct part of the local ag industry, Orahood said, adding nearly 6,000 people in Geauga County are directly involved with farming. They earn about $201 million per year and contribute about $1.2 billion to the economy, she said. “Almost 27% of Geauga County is farmland. That’s a 3% increase since the 2012 census,” she said, adding there are 1,049 “farms” in the county on about 70,000 acres. While the average size of a farm is 67 acres, many are only 5 acres and only 2% of local farms are over 500 acres, according to U.S. De-
partment of Agriculture National Agricultural Statistic Service 2017 Census. “There’s no definition of what a farm is,” Orahood said. “It’s an opinion type of thing.” Farm bureau figures show there is a total of 1,816 producers in the county and the vast majority of them are between 35 to 64 years old, she said. “There is a large number of females owning farms,” Orahood said, showing 702 women compared to 1,114 men listed as farm owners in Geauga. In her district – Geauga, Ashtabula, Lake, Trumbull and Portage counties – the farm bureau lists direct and indirect statistics as See Agriculture• Page 4
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West Geauga Swimmers Defeat Brush Arcs in Decisive Victories By Alan Kornspan sports@karlovecmedia.com The West Geauga swim team traveled to John Carroll University Jan. 10 to take on the Brush Arcs. Both the boys and girls teams had excellent performances, defeating the Arcs 96-11 and 74-55, respectively. After the meet, West Geauga Head Coach Kyle Johnson talked about the team's performance. Overall, Johnson was pleased. He believed his team did really well since there were many open lanes during this dual meet. In fact, in races, the Wolverines swimmers had to race against themselves, which he emphasized is very difficult. Johnson also talked about some specific highlights of the dual meet with the Arcs — in particular, Mason Towey's 500 Free. Although Towey had his second best time of the season, Johnson said that it was a noteworthy performance because he was racing on his own in a distance event, which is very difficult to do. The girls who swam the breaststroke were also a highlight. “I was very impressed with our girl’s breaststrokers. Lot's of them were freshmen,” Johnson said. Lucy Burkhard, who won the Girls 100 breaststroke, said she thought her team “did really well.” “I think everyone is working really hard at practice, and it's really showing at the meets,” she said. “We actually won a couple relays, and a lot of people won their individu-
al events. So we've come a long way.” As Burkhard mentioned, the West Geauga girls won a few relays including the 400m Relay (Mackenzie Hensel, Santina Iannetta, Emily Fousek, Lucy Burkhard) and the 200m Medley Relay (Emily Fousek, Lucy Burkhard, Mackenzie Hensel, Santina Iannetta). In addition, the Wolverines boys won the 400m Relay (Clarke Caudill, Trevor Grinstead, Parker Pacifico, Liam Thompson), the 200m Freestyle Relay (Aidan Sens, Clarke Caudill, Austin Morris, Mason Towey) and the 200m Medley Relay (Zach Verner, Austin Morris, Aidan Sens, Mason Towey). After the meet, Wolverines boys team captain Aidan Sens talked about his team's excellent meet. “I think the team did really great today,” Sens said. “Everyone, I think, did outstanding. I saw a lot of improvement with the team overall, so I'm really proud of them.” Sens also mentioned how cohesive the 200 Freestyle Relay team is. “In the free relay, I love how reliable my team is because we had some of our best guys on there and we did outstanding,” he said. “I thought all of us got great times in (that relay).” With the excellent performances against the Arcs, Wolverines swimmers will now prepare for the Chagrin Valley Conference Tournament at Hawken on Jan. 19 and 20. Coach Johnson talked about mindset heading into the CVC tournament. “We're just looking for personal growth in the development of our swimmers,” he said. “One of my favorite things to do is to keep track of times throughout the season
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West Geauga Wolverines swimmer Lucy Burkhard wins the 100-meter breastroke against the Brush Arcs on Jan. 10.
and see as a team how much we drop. And I find that the CVC is usually one of our best meets. They get hyped to go in there. They all come to swim. So I'm really looking forward
to seeing the competitive races and the different heats with kids that are timed similarly to them to see how they race. I'm really looking forward to that.”
Schools FGP Offers Conservation Education Scholarships
The Foundation for Geauga Parks (FGP) is offering scholarships to graduating high school seniors in the class of 2024 who live in or attend school in Geauga County and intend to continue their education in the fields of science, natural resource management or other related studies. The scholarship application is available on the FGP website: www.
foundationforgeaugaparks.org. The deadline for application is Jan. 31. Awards will be announced by March. The Foundation for Geauga Parks’ Conservation Scholarship Program was established by FGP Trustees in 2022 to support students who demonstrate interest in educational pursuits that align with the FGP mission. For more information, call 440-564-1048.
Campus Chatter Grace Bohley, of Chester Township, was named to the dean’s list at the University of Dayton for the fall semester. She is studying pre-medicine. Gaia Mulloy, of Russell Township, has been named to the 2023 fall semester dean’s list at Ohio Wesleyan University. Lauren Kercher, of Chester Township, was named to the dean’s list at The Ohio State University for the 2023 fall semester.
Arts and Entertainment Fairmount Speaker Series
Jan. 21, 3-4 p.m. Fairmount Center for the Arts continues its “Pull Back the Curtain” speaker series with “Long Shot or Up Close: Collecting Photography at the Cleveland Museum of Art” at the center located at 8400 Fairmount Road in Russell Township. The speaker is Barbara Tannenbaum, chair of prints, drawings and photographs and curator of photography, Cleveland Museum of Art. Light refreshments will be served. Advance reservations are recommended for the free lectures by calling 440-338-3171 or visiting fairmountcenter.org.
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Town Crier Public Hearing Canceled
The Chester Township Zoning Commission’s public hearing on a motion which is an amendment, identified as number Z-2023-1 to the Chester Township Zoning Resolution scheduled for Jan. 17 at the West Geauga Library has been canceled.
Coffee and Conversations
Jan. 18, 8-9 a.m. Join West Geauga Chamber of Commerce’s Third Thursday networking event at the Coffee Post, 12626 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township. Guest speaker is Chester Police Chief Craig Young. The event is open to all chamber members, local business owners and community leaders. Visit wgchamber.com to register.
Outreach Spaghetti Dinner
Jan. 18, 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.
Lions Club Meeting
Jan. 23, 7-8 p.m. Chesterland Lions Club holds meetings the second and fourth Tuesday of every month at the Lions Shed located on the east side of the West Geauga Board of Education building. The club always welcomes new members.
Bats Incredible
Jan. 25, 6-8 p.m. Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District hosts “Bats Incredible Creating a Bat Friendly Backyard” at Adam Hall, 11455 E. Washington St. in Auburn Township. Reservations are required for the free program. Questions? Contact Gail Prunty at gprunty@geauga.oh.gov or 440-834-1122.
Food Pantry Open
Jan. 26, 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 at 11815 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.
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Free Community Dinner
Jan. 26, 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.
Audubon IBA Surveys
Jan. 28, 8 a.m. Blackbrook Audubon continues its monthly Important Bird Area (IBA) surveys at Orchard Hills Park, 11340 Caves Road in Chester Township. Participation is free and open to birders of all skill levels; no registration is required. For more information, visit blackbrookaudubon.org.
Free Community Lunch
Geauga Park District For more information and registration, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org. Call For Artists: “The Forest Is Calling And I Must Create” Jan. 22 and 23 John Muir’s profound words about nature calling “and I must go” have spoken to artists’ creativity for more than a century. To celebrate this inspiration and demonstrate the creative talents of regional artisans of all ages, “The Forest Is Calling and I Must Create” will soon accept tree-inspired or -themed artwork in all media, including wood. To participate, find the show application on the district website under Activities, then Special Events & Art Shows. Hard copies are also available at The West Woods Nature Center and Big Creek
Park’s Meyer Center. Review all the criteria for entry listed on the application and bring it at time of dropoff on either Jan. 22 or 23. Artists need not live in Geauga County, and no fees will be charged, but a limit of three entries per artist will be accepted. Displayed pieces may be listed for sale, but must remain onsite for the duration of the show. Additionally, up to 10 pieces of jewelry or small art, valued at under $40 each, may be submitted per artist for cash-and-carry sales in the exclusive Tree Boutique. The art show will be open daily for public visitation Feb. 3 through April 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The West Woods Nature Center in Russell Township. For more information, contact special events coordinator Holly Sauder at 440226-2753.
Jan. 31, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All are welcome to attend a free community lunch at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 11900 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township.
GCRTA To Meet
Feb. 6, 11:15 a.m. The Geauga County Retired Teachers Association will meet for lunch at Mary Yoder's Restaurant, 14743 N. State St., Middlefield. The business meeting will be followed by a turkey and roast beef lunch. Gary Hunter will present "The Famous GAR Highway (Route 6): The Longest Trans-Continental Highway - Your Road to Adventure." A 50/50 raffle and free lunch raffle will follow. Call Judy Miller at 440-487-4324 for more information. Bring paper products or canned goods for the Hunger Task Force.
Help for Mental Illness
NAMI Geauga offers mental health support groups and classes for families and persons affected by mental illness. There is no charge to participants. All offerings are 100% peer led and meet in person or on Zoom. Check out NAMI’s calendar online for the latest listings: www.namigeauga.org.
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follows: 91,869 jobs paying about $4 billion in wages and yielding an output of about $13.5 billion, Orahood said.
The Future of Agriculture
As with all industries, agriculture is changing as it adjusts to technology advances, new demographics and science, she said. “Farmers’ mindsets are always evolving as they look to the future because the world has changed,” Orahood said. COVID-19 affected the labor pool and supply chain for farmers and farm life, leading some larger farms to adopt modern methods. “We have dairy farms where cows are being milked by robots and they like it,” she said, adding the robots read the cows’ identification tags, record output and even warn the farmer when the cow may be ready to calf. “It will record ‘gut health’ and if the cow is not eating or chewing its cud. It’s amazing for those of us who can afford it,” she said. The cows are not complaining — they line up at the milking parlor because they know they get fed while the robot is operating, Orahood added. In rural communities, using technology can be a challenge. “Only 62% of Geauga County farmers have access to broadband,” Orahood said, adding about 22% are selling directly to consumers. “We expect that to increase,” she said. At the other end of the industry, geopolitics are changing as they are affected by trade, alliances and food security around the world, she said.
Challenges Ahead
Emerging pests and diseases, the global food system, loss of land, consumer demand and labor shortages are on Orahood’s list as part of the puzzle farmers consider when they decide what to plant in May for harvest six or seven months later. Three biological threats to Northeast Ohio are the avian flu, the spotted lanternfly and the Asian long-horn tick. The lanternfly is migrating into Ohio from the east and sucks plants dry, destroying more than 70 species of plants including maple trees and grapevines, Orahood said. “An infestation will be devastating to our producers,” she said, adding anyone seeing these pests should alert The Ohio State University extension office.
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collected from the (train) derailment area from the ongoing cleanup work in East Palestine. It is considered to be a hazardous waste because it was not treated by the onsite wastewater treatment facility in East Palestine. “Russell Fire Department is reporting that mostly diesel fuel was spilled. There were minor leaks of wastewater from the dome lid, but the hazardous materials teams onsite used containment basins to collect the leaking material,” the post added. GPH Administrator Adam Litke said in a phone call Jan. 4 his department was not notified immediately of the spill — likely because it was just four to five gallons of liquid that was contained, as was a similar amount of diesel from the truck’s fuel tanks. No other vehicles were involved in the ac-
Avian flu is no stranger to poultry farmers and is highly pathogenic. If it is found in a flock, the entire population has to be destroyed. “Ohio is the hub for bird migration,” Orahood said, adding farmers trying to raise freerange chickens have to be especially alert because migrating birds can spread the disease very easily. It is the main reason poultry prices have escalated for consumers, Orahood said. “Biosecurity is extremely important,” she said. Female Asian long-horn ticks are asexual, so they don’t need to breed to lay eggs. Livestock grazing in pastures or woodlands can collect a lot of them and they are spread by deer and raccoons, she said. “Ticks can take down a full-sized bull,” Orahood said. “You can treat (an infestation) but it’s not easy.” One reason farms in Geauga County are becoming smaller is farmers can’t find workers to help with large acreage and paying fulltime employees with benefits is increasingly expensive, she said. “Farming is a lot of hard work,” said Orahood, who raises beef cattle on 5 acres in Ashtabula. “There’s no schedule. When the weather is right, you work.” Investing in the Future of Ag Ohio is becoming more aware of its agriculture industry. The Ohio State University has taken on the challenge of growing the industry with a think tank focused on agriculture and a new veterinarian diagnostic laboratory, Orahood said. The farm bureau is working with the governor, Ohio Expositions Commission and the Ohio General Assembly to preserve, protect and improve the Ohio State Fairgrounds in Columbus, she said. “Thousands of people come to the (Ohio State) Fair. It’s the only exposure many have to farming,” she said, noting most Ohioans are three or maybe four generations removed from their farming heritage. Their ignorance of what it takes to keep the world fed is especially frustrating to many farmers and adds to the stress they face every season, Orahood said. Some of those who remain in the culture suffer from mental health issues, she said, adding the OFB is part of a new alliance that will focus on mental health in agriculture, as therapists are not always easy to find in rural communities. “Many in agriculture don’t want to talk about it, don’t want to admit we are struggling,” she said. “It’s okay to ask for help.” cident and it was unlikely to be caused by icy road conditions, Russell Township Assistant Fire Chief Sam Brown previously said. The driver of the truck was treated and transported to Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital by Russell Township paramedics, according to the fire department’s press release, adding multiple utility lines and a utility pole were down as a result of the incident and The Illuminating Company was contacted. The CSRH team contained the spilled diesel fuel. The Ohio Department of Transportation tweeted traffic was rerouted from that section of Route 306 for the morning rush. Representatives from the trucking company, Ohio EPA, Ohio Public Utilities Commission, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Valley Enforcement Group Accident Investigation Unit, Norfolk Southern, and utility companies all responded to the incident, according to the press release.
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Obituaries John Douglas Peck
John Douglas Peck died peacefully at home on Jan. 2, 2024, surrounded by family and loved ones. John was born Dec. 11, 1936, to his late mother and father, Eleanor Peck (nee Riha) and John Gordon Peck, in Cleveland, where he lived for many years until eventually moving to Chesterland. John is preceded in death by his beautiful wife of 56 years, Geraldine Peck (nee Komidar); sister, Barbara Ann Boban (Larry); and grandparents, John and Bertha Peck, and Joseph and Julia (nee Vales) Riha. Not long after high school, John joined the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Newfoundland until the mid-1960s. After coming back to the Cleveland area, he met Geraldine Komidar at his job, where they both worked.
They were married on May 14, 1966, eventually moving to Chesterland. John was a kind and gentle soul who loved his wife, his two sons and three grandchildren immensely. Always a good provider, John tried his hand at running his own retail store in the 1980s called “John’s World of Camping” in which camping was a passion of his and the family. John touched the lives of many with his kindness, inspiration and fatherly advice. He enjoyed gardening, camping with his children, music, movies, The St. Anselm Young of Hearts, trips to Geauga Lake Amusement Park with his sons, and simply putting on a pot of coffee and reading the paper. He loved Christmas and the holiday season and would sometimes start listening to Christmas songs in August. He always tried to do the best by his family and would encourage and believe in them. Anyone who met John always enjoyed his
sense of humor and he always loved a good laugh. John is survived his sons, John J. Peck (Carrie) and Daniel A. Peck; several nieces, nephews and cousins; and three beautiful grandchildren, Lilah Peck, Lina Peck and Eleanor Peck. Family and friends called at Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, on Jan. 11, 2024, where services also were held.
William C. Wieland
William C. “Bill” Wieland, 88, of Chardon, formerly Chester Township, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. Bill was the son of the late Frederick and Eudora (nee Gilmore) Wieland. Bill was the devoted husband of 66 years to Audrey M. (nee Zimmerman); loving father of Karen Hazen (Jeff), the late Kathy Wanamaker (Lyn), Leslie Keppler (Marty), Jeff Wieland, Mike Wieland and Bill Wieland Jr.; cherished grandfather of Jennifer Fay (Dave), Daniel Hazen (Allie), Jordan Hazen (Jess), Sam Wanamaker, Frankie Wanamaker, Megan McFaul (Dan), Marty Keppler (Steph); and doting great-grandfather of 13 with one “on the way.” Bill was a devoted parishioner to St. Anselm and St. Mary Chardon Catholic parishes and shared his faith with his family. He enjoyed Cleveland baseball. He was proud to support and root for his grandchildren at their sporting events. With his love of sports, Bill coached football and basketball for Newbury Schools for many years. His family brought so much joy to his life. Whether it was a family picnic, clambake or just a gathering, he loved to be there. Loyal, compassionate, loving and a good listener are just a few characteristics that made Bill who he was. He will be missed by the many hearts he touched in his lifetime. Visitation for Bill wias held at Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland, on Jan. 12, 2024. Mass of Christian Burial was held at St. Mary Catholic Parish, 401 North St., Chardon, on Jan. 13, 2024.
Burial took place at All Souls Catholic Cemetery privately. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the National Scleroderma Foundation in Bill’s memory: https://scleroderma.org/
Alan Russell McMillin
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Alan Russell McMillin, on Dec. 21, 2023, at his home. Born on Jan. 1, 1954, to Ralph and Barbara McMillin, in Erie, Pa., Alan's life journey was one of quiet strength and unwavering curiosity. A dedicated Geauga County resident for over 33 years, Alan's legacy is etched in the cherished memories of those who were fortunate to know him. Alan's pursuit of knowledge led him to Kent State University, where he earned an associate’s degree that fueled his lifelong career as a skilled machinist, specializing in crafting plastic mold equipment. While Alan may have been a private individual, his passion for the cosmos shone brightly. His three telescopes were not merely instruments, but portals through which he gazed into the vast expanse of the night sky, captivated by the mysteries of space. His love for space travel and science fiction served as an endless source of inspiration, nurturing his imagination and enriching his soul. In the tapestry of Alan's life, family held a special place. He is survived by his loving daughter, Rachel McMillin, of Byesville, Ohio; and his sons, Rory and Alan, also of Byesville. Seven cherished grandchildren were the recipients of his wisdom and affection. Alan's enduring spirit will also be remembered by his sisters, Kathy Mattox, Lourie Adams and Nancy McMillin, who shared in the joys and sorrows of life's journey. To honor Alan's memory, a private family service was held, providing an intimate space for remembrance and reflection. As we bid farewell to Alan, let us remember him not with sorrow, but with gratitude for the warmth he brought to our lives. For those who wish to share condolences or reminisce about Alan's life, please visit www.burrservice.com. In the vast cosmos of memories, may Alan's light continue to shine brightly in the hearts of all who knew him.
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DHS700X Hilti Cement Saw, “nice”; $800. EB6500 Honda Generator; $1,200/OBO. King 1200 CFM Dust Collector, like new: $500/OBO. 440-272-5736. Heavy Duty Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Set: like new, has leaf pattern, includes table, 4 chairs, bench, and umbrella, $225. Two-stage snowblower, EC, $800. 440-431-6944.
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WANTED TO BUY
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. Mary Yoder’s Amish Kitchen is hiring kitchen staff. Call 440-632-1939 and ask for Martha.
Buying all Stanley Bailey planes and machinist tools. Call Karl at 440-812-3392. 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. Old fishing tackle wanted: fishing lures (wood or plastic), mouse to bear traps, wooden duck decoys. Call Lee 440-313-8331.
Does advertising in the Maple Leaf classified section work?
Here’s what Debbie G. said:
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“We do not need to renew the ad. He got many calls and found someone to rent. I, for one, am impressed by how many people look to your papers. Well done!! I will be sure to contact you in the future for anything we need local attention to.”
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Chesterland News
Wednesday, January 17, 2024