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CHESTERLAND NEWS Spectators, Competitors Watch Fair Take Flight West G Takes Back Trophy from Kenston By Rose Nemunaitis editor@geaugamapleleaf.com Three-year-old Ava Walker’s winning hen, named after a hero from her favorite animated children’s television series, PJ Masks, seems to also have superpowers. “I don’t have paperwork to prove it’s the record, but many people have said it’s the longest they’ve seen,” said Nancy Parker, event organizer for the annual Chicken Flying Contest at The Great Geauga County Fair. Ava’s first-place hen, Gekko, from Newbury Township, flew 89 feet Thursday to take what could be the longest distance ever in the ROSE NEMUNAITIS/KMG contest’s history. Dozens of children quickly run out to catch the feathered participants of the West Geauga annual Chicken Flying Contest at The Great Geauga County Fair Thursday. Schools Superintendent Richard Markwardt reclaimed his district’s bragging rights as he took back the trophy from Kenston Schools, who won the traditional competition between both districts last year. “It’s sort of a source of silly pride,” Markwardt IDED PHOTO PROV said, adding he loves Geaurd t Richa Superintenden ga County and its Norman ck from KenWest Geauga ba hy op tr e th s ke ta dt n named Markwar Rockwell quality. his winning he ith w s ol ho ston Sc West Geauga’s Avenger Avenger. See Fair • Page 3
Russell Founders Day Set at Roman Patch Farm By Ann Wishart ann@geaugamapleleaf.com
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Cheryl and Ron Chernicky will host the Russell Township Founders Day celebration the afternoon of Sept. 30 at their Rainbow’s End Farm at 8711 Pekin Road.
Russell Township Historical Society has planned its Founders Day celebration for Sept. 30 with a very appropriate venue — the farm of Cheryl and Ronald Chernicky on Pekin Road. Their 7.5-acre parcel was the homestead of the 425-acre Roman and William Patch farm that had frontage on both Pekin and Kinsman roads. “The historical society really likes this site,” Cheryl said. In fact, when the Chernickys bought the property 25 years ago,
it was society members who asked them not to burn many of the dilapidated buildings, as others advised them to do after they bought it, she said. So they set about bringing the sad structures back to their original condition. Besides the spacious farmhouse — built by William Savage at Chillicothe and Kinsman roads in the 1830s and moved twice — they renovated the dairy barn, the chicken coop, the milk house, the draft horse barn and the granary. “We tried to save everything we could save,” Cheryl said. “It was a See Founders • Page 9
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Chesterland Family Eyecare will be celebrating its grand opening on Sept. 13. Come see (from left to right) Dr. Sara Hitchman, Dr. Haley Duhaime, Dr. Joseph Parisi and Dr. Bianca Kostranchuk for some refreshments and to see their new office in Chester Township.
Family Eyecare Opens Location in Chester By Cassandra Shofar cassandra@geaugamapleleaf.com
A familiar face is ushering in a new source of eye care in Chester Township. As he approaches retirement, longtime optometrist Dr. Joseph Parisi — who merged his practice with Dr. Bianca Kostranchuk of Chardon Family Eyecare in 2017 — is excited to be back in Chester. “The residents of Chesterland will embrace Dr. K and her team warmly as they have embraced me over the years and I love seeing all the familiar faces visiting the new office since we’ve opened,” Parisi said, regarding the new Chesterland Family Eyecare, 7976 Mayfield Road, Suite 400. Parisi had joined Dr. Larry Biales’ practice in 1975 in Chester Township until Biales’ retirement in 2011, after which Parisi practiced alone until 2017. Kostranchuk, who grew up in Kirtland and attended St. Anselm School and Notre Dame Cathedral Latin High School, received her bachelor’s degree in biology at John Carroll University and her Doctorate of Optometry from The Ohio State University
College of Optometry. Her and her husband settled in Chardon, where she took over a practice that was over 75 years old. “When I found out Dr. Parisi was ready to retire, I decided Chesterland would be the practice’s second location,” she said. “I feel strongly about providing high quality eye care and eyewear to the community I grew up in.” After merging his office with Chardon Family Eyecare, 373 Center St., Chardon, and while waiting for the new Chester location to be built, Parisi saw patients at the Chardon location. “In July (of this year), we opened our new Chesterland office where (Parisi) is now seeing patients alongside Dr. K and her associates,” said Jeni Grecar, office manager. Chesterland Family Eyecare offers: • Fully comprehensive medical and routine eye care for patients 6 months old and up; • Participates in Ohio’s Infantsee program in which the staff provide a comprehensive infant eye assessment between 6 and 12 months of age as a no-cost public service; • Optomap ultra-widefield retinal imaging - a unique technology that captures more than 80 percent of your retina in one panoramic image while traditional imaging methods typically only show 15 percent of your retina at one time; • Diagnoses, treats and manages many eye diseases including dry eye, glaucoma and macular degeneration; • Same day emergency eye care; • The newest in contact lens technologies, such as daily disposable contact lenses or multifocal lenses that help patients read in their contacts without the need for reading glasses; • High quality, fashion forward eyewear and sun wear for the whole family. For more information, visit https:// cfameyes.com or call 440-286-9555.
Correction
In the story “Judicial Candidates Say Experience Matters,” appearing in the Aug. 22 issue, Matt Rambo, a candidate for common pleas court judge, said his opponents in the Nov. 6 general election have little or no “judicial” experience not “courtroom” experience. Also, Rambo served as a magistrate for the Court of Claims of Ohio for seven years, not three. Finally, comments regarding private prison costs incorrectly were attributed to Rambo. Those comments should have been attributed to former Ohio Supreme Court Justice William O’Neill.
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Community Meetings Chester Township: Sept. 5, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; Sept. 10, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals; Sept. 11, 6:30 p.m., Planning Committee, at Chesterland Innovation Center, 12628 Chillicothe Road, Unit D; Sept. 13, 6 p.m., Board of Trustees; Sept. 19, 6 p.m. – Park District, at Geauga West Public Library, 7 p.m. – Zoning Commission. All meetings are held at the Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted.
Russell Township: Sept. 5, 1 p.m., Board of Trustees; Sept. 10, 7 p.m. – Board of Zoning Appeals, 7 p.m. – 1545 Park District, at The West Woods Nature Center; Sept. 19, 5:30 p.m., Board of Trustees. Meetings are held at the Fire-Rescue Station, 14810 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted. West Geauga BOE: Sept. 11, 7 p.m., regular meeting, BOE community room, 8615 Cedar Road.
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from page 1 — owned by Markwardt, who has a farm in Troy Township — flew 28 feet 11 inches to take this year’s honors. Cleveland 19 Meteorologist Samantha Roberts emceed the 2018 Chicken Flying Contest at the 196th county fair, which drew a large number of fans to the small grandstand. “Thank you guys for having me and I am looking forward to seeing everyone’s chickens here today,” Roberts said. Pleasant temperatures kicked off the first of the five-day fair as contestants of all ages shuttled in their feathered contestants to participate in the popular event. Bob Rogish, former fair board president, shared the high rise stage with Roberts. “It’s great to be a part of one of the first contests to start off the five days of The Great Geauga County Fair,” he said. “The exhibitors are so proud and excited to see how well their birds fly. It is a big attraction for fair-goers every year.” Hambden Township’s Catherine Chuha participated in the contest for the second year. “The chicken flying contest is fun for people of all ages to watch. Most of all, the highlight is the kids chasing the chickens, they sure are fast,” she said. “It is neat to see all of the different breeds of chickens that people bring.” Frank, a special Exchequer Leghorn rooster, from Mentor, flew 18 feet and won the competition for the roosters before flying against Ava’s winning hen. Frank flew 17 feet and Gekko flew eight feet, making Frank the grand champion. “I have heard about the Geauga fair Chicken Flying Contest and wanted to participate,” Ann McGrath said. “The nurses I work with encouraged me to enter the contest.” McGrath came out the day before the contest and had Frank tested for Pullorum. “One of the nurses I work with helped me bring out Frank and one of our chickens, Dominique, who also entered the contest, out for the testing,” McGrath said. McGrath is a coronary care unit nurse at Cleveland Clinic’s Hillcrest Hospital in May-
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Ava Walker, 3, took first place for her hen named Gekko at the ever-popular Chicken Flying Contest Thursday.
field, where she has worked for 31 years. “I bring eggs from our chickens and give them away to the nurses and doctors there,” McGrath added. “I also bring in vegetable plants in the spring for the nurses and doctors to grow healthy produce.” McGrath said Frank is very gentle and nice to their chickens and ducks. “I am very proud of Frank the rooster and I am excited to tell the nurses at work how well he did,” McGrath said. Chelsey Brown, Ava’s aunt, said Ava had been waiting all summer for the competition. Besides taking care of her chickens, the first-place winner enjoys eating candy, going outside and riding her bike and singing along to Miranda Lambert on the radio in the car. Grand Champion Frank has a busy schedule this year at The Great Geauga County Fair. So, if you’re looking for him for a photo opportunity or an autograph, you may have to wait until he participates in the Rooster Crowing Contest at 4 p.m. on Sunday at the small arena.
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Police Blotter The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Chester Township Police Department Aug. 17-30, 2018. In total, the police department handled 285 calls during this period. ANIMAL PROBLEM Aug. 26 7:56 p.m., Camelot Drive. Injured hawk has been there all day. Caller gave it water but it appears it cannot fly. Hawk successfully dropped off at Penitentiary Glen. Aug. 28 10:35 p.m., East Hill Drive. Neighbor’s dog attacked caller’s horses; negative injury. FIREWORKS Aug. 18 10:37 p.m., Fraser Lane. Caller does not want an officer to pull into his driveway. He wants the fireworks stopped. He also stated he will be expecting a call back from an officer in exactly 15 minutes to find the outcome. Caller was very aggravated and rude, and demanding on the phone with dispatch. Second call from Sperry Road. Music and fireworks or gunshots are coming from behind his residence. Aug. 19 7:55 p.m., Cedar Road. Caller was in the barn with her horse and there were bullets flying past her through the trees. Could have been coming from the west of the barn on the property. She advised there is a range nearby, however, they were whizzing past the barn. She is concerned for everyone’s safety. Nature change from weapons offense to fireworks. JUVENILE PROBLEM Aug. 26 12:55 a.m., Sperry Road. 13- and 14-year-old males are yelling and screaming because mom took their cell phones. Caller is sleeping at a campsite in the back yard. They went back to their home. Nothing physical. Mother and children not getting along. No violence. SUSPICIOUS Aug. 21 11:30 a.m., Mulberry Road. Caller believes daughter’s boyfriend is at the house. Cameras are off and doors are locked. Would like a police officer over here. 7:34 p.m., Caves Road. Male walking around by the paths at the park. Caller thinks he may be high due to his strange behavior. Male said he was lost and they saw him sitting on a bench with his head down. Male is now behind the caller and he is not by the bathrooms. They are by playground now. Male is stumbling around and he is signing and dancing. Male is dumping contents of his backpack all over the table. Male is talking, unknown if to
himself or if he has earpiece in. Male is skipping down the path and throwing his hands up. Male is now running into the path toward the pond, backpack left on table. Male is walking toward pavilion by the pond and he is climbing on the picnic tables and jumping them. Chester taking subject to Mayfield Heights. Found male in park upset he lost his phone. Transport to hospital for poison ivy. THEFT Aug. 18 2:13 p.m., Caves Road. Reporting party reported her wallet was either lost or stolen while attending a flea market at Chesterland Historical Foundation. TRAFFIC STOP Aug. 30 1:42 a.m., Mayfield Road. Observed female in car at address. Smell of burnt marijuana from inside vehicle. PC to search and found two amphetamine pills, grinder, scale and two pipes. WELFARE CHECK Aug. 23 11:38 p.m., Wilson Mills Road. Brother is calling in a physical domestic between his brother and brother’s wife that took place Monday. He heard about it yesterday. Male was in the laundry room and pushed wife down and dragged her back in the house. She has an injury to her wrist and has some bruising. Caller believes she did go to the hospital for her wrist injury. Someone told caller’s sister and she told him. Caller states he does not have any direct knowledge of any DV in past. •••••• The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Russell Township Police Department Aug. 13-27. In total, the police department handled 124 calls during this period. FRAUD Aug. 14 6:35 p.m., Stillwater Drive. Officer received a call on station from a resident stating he just received a phone call from a subject claiming to be from the IRS. Furthermore, the subject stated complainant owed back taxes and if he didn’t pay them a warrant would be issued for his arrest. Complainant was familiar with the current scam and hung up on the subject. MARIJUANA Aug. 26 8 p.m., Music Street. Traffic stop resulted in seized marijuana, drug paraphernalia, underage possession of alcohol, and open container of alcohol. Occupant also was taken into custody on a warrant. See Blotter • Page 5
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Chester Government Update The Chester Township Board of Trustees met on Aug. 16 at 6 p.m. The meeting started off with two presentations. The first to present was Don Rice, superintendent of the Metzenbaum Center. He gave everyone an update on the center, including enrollment, services, housing and programs. He also went over how the public can use the facilities at Metzenbaum. For more information on what Metzenbaum Center has to offer, contact them at 440729-9406 or see their website www.geaugadd.org. The next presentation was Shane Hajjar, from the Geauga County Engineer’s Office, who talked about Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) program and how Chester Township can use it to bring funds in for road improvements. Originally, the township was going to collaborate with Gates Mills to resurface County Line Road and apply for funding through OPWC. At this point, Gates Mills was not ready to do the project, so Chester came up with another project that would meet the requirements of OPWC. Based on recommendations from the county engineer, Sperry Road between Wilson Mills and Sherman roads along with Sherman Road between Sperry and Heath roads would fit the guidelines for OPWC funding. Work will need done to prepare these roads for resurfacing, including ditching, reducing tree canopy and removing trees that are in the safe clear zone in the right of way. Residents along these roads will be notified of the actual scope of the construction project. Road Superintendent Michael Farrell gave the recommendation of hiring a new part-time road assistant and cemetery sexton. Patricia Alves was hired and the trustees welcome her to the township. An at-cost contract was approved to provide anti-skid materials to the West Geauga School District. District employees will come to the road garage to pick up salt during normal working hours up to 250 tons. Residents on Laser Drive were con-
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from page 4 SUSPICIOUS Aug. 17 6:55 a.m., Caves Road. Officers were dispatched to the area of Kinsman and Caves roads for a report of a white male walking on Kinsman with a shotgun on his shoulder. Officers checked several side streets in the area and the make was UTL/GOA. While in the area officers spoke with a resident who lives on Caves Road. He advised he didn’t see anyone walking around with a shotgun. Aug. 22 10:49 p.m., Chillicothe Road. While checking the West Geauga Commons Park area, officer came across a male and female in the back seat of an SUV. After the occupants had composed themselves, they were advised of the park hours and advised to leave. Aug. 24 1:30 p.m., Chillicothe Road. Complainant called station to report that a voicemail was left on her answering machine stating it was urgent for caller to return the call and have a current electric bill in her hand when she returned the call. Caller advised she does not plan to return the call and was aware of a current scam regarding electric bills.
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cerned that their concrete drive aprons were not being replaced correctly. The township had to do a full depth re-stabilization of the road, which changed the elevation of the roadway, therefore, drive approaches needed to be sloped to the new roadway. Sections of the aprons were removed to allow for a longer approach with slight grade for ease of transition. In the past, it has been township policy to replace drive aprons with asphalt. Since the majority of drives are concrete, it was proposed to residents that if they wanted, the township would contribute the cost of asphalt towards their concrete. The township newsletter was discussed, and the first one will come out this fall. Department heads are working on information to be included in the newsletter. There are still monies available from NOPEC to upgrade to LED lighting in the township buildings after the installation of emergency generators. The next area discussed was the road mechanic shop since it has a large draw on electricity and outdated lighting. The Kiwanis shredding and electronics recycling event is planned for Sept. 22. Please, only approved items will be accepted; see www.chestertwp.org for more details. Special thanks go to the Kiwanis for putting on the summer concert series at Parkside. Submitted by Bob Rogish, Chester Township Trustee
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Chester Township Planning Committee members meet at the Chesterland Innovation Center to identify various sources for input, data and historical information, and to complete the group’s organizational statements, goals and objectives.
Chester Township Organizes New Planning Committee In June, Chester Township Trustees approved the organization of a Chester Township Planning Committee and charged members to develop a plan for the township focused on initiatives that would help strengthen and sustain the community. Chaired by local businessman and licensed landscape architect Anthony Nastasi, committee members includes residents and representatives from business, schools and government, including Trustee Ken Radtke, Reena Kanner, W.L. Bud Kinney, Joseph Zulandt, Eugene Carcioppolo, West Geauga High School Principal Jay Bishop, West Geauga student Kevin Petransky, Bella Burkahrd, Tom Basista, Susan Swartzwelder and Joseph Weiss. To date, the committee has conducted three meetings. The first meeting was an introduction and organizational event, and included orientation and discussion covering rules of order, mission statements and policies for the group. The second and third meetings have focused on identifying various sources for input, data and historical information, and completing the committee’s organizational statements, including the mission statement — “To improve the quality of life and sense of community for our residents, while encouraging and promoting a vibrant and sustainable business community” — and the committee’s goals and objectives, which include: 1. Improve and maintain the natural beauty Chester Township currently offers. 2. Develop a vibrant and walkable town center destination that attracts local and neighboring residents and supports businesses.
What: Chester Township Planning Committee Where: Chesterland Innovation Center, 12628 Chillicothe Road, Unit D When: Sept. 11 at 6:30 p.m. 3. Provide opportunities to retain our residents by offering generationally appropriate housing. 4. Base all proposed ideas off data collection, fact-finding and our community’s consensus. A key commitment of the committee is to endeavor to successfully connect with the community. There are many ways community stakeholders can either participate or simply observe this process, including submitting comments, information and recommendations, or attending committee meetings, which are announced on the Chester Township website (www.chestertwp.com), in the Chesterland News and on the planning committee’s Facebook page (www.facebook. com/ChesterTownshipPlanning). Meetings are also broadcast live via the committee’s Facebook page and prior-meeting recordings can also be viewed. Approved meeting minutes are maintained and available through the township office or Internet. In addition, updates such as this will be periodically provided to local newspapers and the committee’s Facebook page. Submitted by W.L. Bud Kinney Committee Member
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Is My Backpack Hurting My Back? Dr. Adam M Cramer, PT, DPT It is that time of the year again and millions of school aged children and adults are back at school. Overloaded backpacks and heavy textbooks come right along with them. Children and adults carrying backpacks may seem harmless but when they’re overloaded and carried consistently throughout the day, week and year then this has the potential to increase the risk for injury involving their neck and low back. This can result in disability and inability to participate in home, school and recreational activities. Over time this could lead to long-term disabilities later in life if not corrected Cramer quickly. An overloaded backpack can result in abnormal posture. These excessive forces placed on the spine and the surrounding muscular structures which exceed their normal strength capacity could result in injury and disability. A backpack should not weigh more than 15% of a child’s total body weight. For example, a child weighing 90 pounds should not be carrying a backpack that weighs more than 13.5 pounds. A child weighing 150 pounds should not carry a pack weighing more than 22.5 pounds and no one should carry a backpack that weighs more than 25 pounds. Symptoms of an overloaded backpack do not only occur in the spine but also in the face, hands, arms, shoulders, hips, knees and feet. This can be attributed to a backpack that weighs too much and is placed on the body altering normal gait (walking pattern). When the body changes it’s posture and it tries to overcome this new change of weight which forces the body into abnormal positions for extended periods of time resulting in a high risk for injury to the entire body. Parents and children can avoid problems associated with an overloaded backpack by recognizing these warning signs that a backpack could be too heavy: • change in posture when wearing the backpack; • struggling when putting on or taking off the backpack;
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West Geauga Schools Girls Soccer Anticipates Great Season
The West Geauga High School girls soccer team has started off the season with a 2-0 record. Head coach Kori Chapic commented, “I am excited to see our sport get started because both my assistant Danny and I have seen a lot of improvement from the girls this preseason.” Chapic is looking forward to seeing the team achieve the goals that they set out before the start of the season. She said, “This year I hope that the girls can reach their goals they have set for the season, personally and collectively. Essentially, we would like to improve from our record last year while setting new standards for this season.” With wins against Mayfield and Orange already established, the team will face more difficult opponents after Labor Day. Said Chapic, “Soccer is a metaphor for life and if you can find a way to face adversity, improve, learn, and cooperate with others, you will be able to apply this metaphor into the real world.”
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20-year project.” They started from the top down, working evenings and weekends around their full-time jobs. “The old horse barn had the only roof on the property that didn’t leak,” Ron said. “We put up roofs as fast as we could on five buildings.” Their lives were bookended by the work on the property and their horses. The farm was owned in the early 1800s by John and Rachel King, who Cheryl believes may have been related to her on her mother’s side. The Chernickys tore out many of the walls of the old house, had the adze-marked beams sandblasted, then rebuilt the downstairs, leaving most of the beams exposed. They replaced the chimney and a wall in the basement, modernized the kitchen and generally built their dream house. Meanwhile, they had more work to do on the 7,000-square-foot barn, built around 1890 by Laban Patch and his sons, William and Roman. They tore out the old concrete floor, repaired the fieldstone foundation and some of the walls and had stalls built so they could continue their passion for training, breeding and raising appaloosa horses. Half a dozen times over the years people have heard someone walking across the hayloft floor in heavy work boots — only to find no one upstairs, Ron said. But, if there is a ghost, he is friendly be-
Volleyball Leads with Nine Seniors
The West Geauga volleyball season has started with veteran players bringing their experience to the court. Head coach Amber Baker remarked, “West G volleyball is off to a great start; we are led by nine seniors. We are 2-1 and we are hoping to make a strong showing in our conference.” The volleyball program has benefitted from consistent leadership and player development. Baker said, “We have very strong hitters and a veteran back row so the sky’s the limit for this group of Wolverines.”
Band Gets Ready for the Season
The West Geauga Marching Band has been hard at work getting ready for the start of the season. Band camp started on Aug. 5. The members immediately started work on learning their first show, pregame and fundamental work to ensure a high level of performance during their Friday night performances. The debut of the marching band this year was on Aug. 24 at West Geauga High School during the home opener against Chardon.
cause he never spooks the horses, he said. “Horses like the place,” Ron said. Their foundation sire, Lotto, has a roomy stall at the south end of the barn. Ron remembers finding a note in his mailbox from Lotto’s previous owner. The stallion was tearing the barn apart and his owner was ready to shoot him if the Chernickys wouldn’t take him. “We brought him here. By the second day, he’d mellowed right out,” Ron said. Lotto is the sire of Dreams Desert Knight, winner of multiple championships, and one of twin foals raised by their dam. He won his first halter championship when he was 10 months old, at her side, Ron said. Dreams Desert Knight occupies the stall at the north end of the barn, which houses a total of eight horses, including several mares. Cheryl said she pasture breeds him a few times a year, but the barn is generally peaceful. Now called Rainbow Ridge Farm, the property is organized around the horses with pastures and pipe corrals convenient for turn out. Ribbons, trophies and plaques make up most of the decoration in the Chernickys’ expansive dining room, paying homage to years of hard work and accomplishments. Ron looked around the room and shook his head. “I’m not sure I’d do it again,” he said. “It’s been a journey,” Cheryl said. The Founders Day picnic will be held in the much newer indoor sand arena on the south end of the historic barn, she said, adding people can park along the power line road on the west side of the property.
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