Cardinal Schools Hosts Tutoring Program
By Ann WishArt Ann@kArlovecmediA com
Students across Geauga County are still struggling to make up the educational ground they lost when most public schools went virtual during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Last year, Cardinal Schools took on an in-per son tutoring pro gram to help stu dents in grades four through 12 catch up to their grade level competencies in math and reading, said Cardinal Su perintendent Jack Cunningham.
The after-school classes in math and reading, launched in 2021 at Berkshire Schools, moved to Cardinal and are provided free of charge to the district, thanks to funding by the Educational Services Center of the Western Reserve.
Community News from Middlefield, Parkman, Huntsburg and Surrounding Areas
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Burton-Middlefield Rotary members present a check Dec. 9 for $5,000 to the Geauga County Veterans Food Pantry. The Rotary distributes funds raised by its annual Jeep Invasion event.
Burton-Middlefield Rotary Club
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Parkman Township
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Gun Shots Fired in Road Rage Incident
By Ann WishArt Ann@kArlovecmediA
com
The Geauga County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported road rage incident in which a Trumbull County man allegedly fired a gun at an Ashtabula County couple’s vehicle Christmas evening on Old State Road in Parkman Township.
Geauga County Sheriff’s Lt. James Jonovich said around 8 p.m. Dec. 25, a 911 call came in from a couple who reported an angry driver — later identified as Trey Hughes, of Trumbull County — in a gray 2004 Dodge Ram with oversized tires fired a gun
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Burton-Middlefield Rotary members present a check Dec. 9 for $5,000 to the Burton American Legion Post 459 in support of the Legion’s elevator fund. The Rotary distributes funds raised by its annual Jeep Invasion event.
Geauga Airport to Offer Ground School
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Geauga County Airport in Middlefield will be offering comprehensive ground school courses for both private and instrument pilot ratings come the new year, Airport Manager Ric Blamer said in a recent press release. Instrument pilot courses begin Jan. 14, while private pilots begin
Jan. 15, he said, adding both courses run for 12 weeks, with classes lasting from 6-9 p.m. at the airport in hangar three. Classes cost $300, plus $150 for materials, according to the airport’s website.
“These courses are designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the aviation field,” Blamer said in the press release, adding the
curriculum will provide a solid foundation for both recreational and professional flight.
Courses should prepare students for either the private or instrument Federal Aviation Administration knowledge test, according to the airport’s website.
Interested students may contact Blamer at 216-509-8858 or pilotric@gmail.com.
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County Engineer Joe Cattell Hits the Road to Retirement
By Ann WishArt Ann@kArlovecmedi
After 30 years of plowing, repairing and designing Geauga County’s roads and bridges, anyone might think Joe Cattell would have seen enough asphalt to last a lifetime.
But, soon after his retirement as county engineer Jan. 6, Cattell, 55, plans to hit the road — all the way to Utah, he said during an exit interview Dec. 23.
First on his retirement agenda is taking a year to re-evaluate his future and travel, via his RV, and hike and motorcycle through the Southwest.
“I’ve always loved the mountains in Utah — when it’s warm,” Cattell said. “I’ll start in Arizona.”
Spending more time with his grandchil dren, ages 3 and 2, is also at the top of his list.
Other entities have reached out to him, but he’s in no rush to get back to work, he said.
In his wake, he’s leaving 480 lane-miles of county roads and 186 bridges all over Geauga in good condition, to be nurtured by Andy Haupt, who ran unopposed for county engineer in November.
detour signs go up and work begins.
While drivers may gripe about the detours and single-lane delays, Geauga’s weath-
“In Northeast Ohio, our construction season is so short, we are working everywhere when the weather is good enough,” he said.
Sleet and snow keep his road workers
Cattell said he remembers the winter of 1996 when parts of the county got five feet of
The National Guard was called in to help load the mountains of snow in trucks and haul it away, he recalled.
Keeping the roads plowed and salted is a big part of the job for a few months of the year, but, come spring, the plows are put away and the potholes are addressed.
Smaller highway projects — maintenance, ditching and tree removal — are handled by his employees and equipment, Cattell said, adding contractors bid on the larger jobs such as bridges, road reconstruction and paving.
office, he has independent control of the office’s annual $15 million budget, Cattell said.
“I like the autonomy. We see a problem and can get moving on it,” he said.
Working with the state or federal governments to get a job funded, started and finished takes more steps and can take longer, Cattell said.
Some state and federal grants help, such as the $2.2 million federal grant received last year from Congressman Dave Joyce, he said.
“The financial part of the job interested me,” Cattell said.
There are many facets to managing the money, he said, adding keping track of equipment, engineering, human resources, scheduling work and managing 43 employees all requires experience and thought.
Besides providing services to the townships, Cattell, who interfaces with many county departments, said he has found collaboration with them has been positive.
During his 12 years as county engineer, Cattell not only worked with staff to eliminate all potholes on county roads, reconstruct 24 bridges and improve safety across the county road map, he moved the engineer’s office to Merritt Road, building new offices next to the county garage and putting up an enormous salt storage structure.
“In the last 12 years, we’ve replaced 24 bridges,” Cattell said, adding the official definition of a bridge is anything stretching over a 10-foot span or more.
“We replaced five in 2024,” he said.
Projects that require research and planning, such as bridge building, have always appealed most to him.
Tutoring
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“They are open to any student in the county,” Cunningham said in a phone interview. “We are hosting it on campus.”
The tutoring started in October and is running for 12 to 16 weeks, he said, crediting ESCWR with securing the funding for the program.
“That’s what I’ve always liked — cradle to grave,” he said.
A major project starts with reading accident reports to evaluate the need for a stop sign, traffic lights, lane widening or redesign of the road or bridge. Traffic studies are essential to the decision, he said.
“We can’t just randomly put up signs,” Cattell said, adding dealing with the public can be a challenge and he likes it when a solution makes everyone happy.
Once the need is justified and defined and a cost is estimated, specifications for the large road or bridge project are drawn up and the bidding process scheduled, Cattell said.
A pre-construction meeting with the contractor and one of Cattell’s engineers irons out details and, once the weather cooperates,
“They are always on the lookout for funding and are quick to get it for us,” Cunningham said. “It’s always nice to get some grant money.”
In the case of the tutoring program, most of the funding came from the American Rescue Plan Act passed to help recover money lost due to restrictions instituted in 2020.
In a presentation Dec. 11 during a Cardinal Schools Board of Education meeting, ESCWR Superintendent Jennifer Felker said
“Historically, we have had good relations with contractors. There’s no finger-pointing between us,” he said. “They want to work here. We get a better price margin than the state and other counties.”
Each contracted job is assigned to one of the engineers in the office. That engineer follows the project from start to finish and can answer the contractor’s questions on the job without delays, said Haupt, who sat in on the interview on Jan. 23.
That is a benefit for the contractor when time is money, he said.
Cattell doesn’t use consultants for projects, depending on his staff to cover all the bases and make decisions as needed, Haupt said.
Dollars make a difference on the engineer’s side, as well. Because Geauga’s gasoline tax and license fees come directly to his
feedback shows the tutoring program at Cardinal is one of the biggest successes the center has seen in its recent expansion efforts.
The program is open to students from other districts and a summer tutoring program is free, she said.
The center received $2.6 million in ARPA funds to distribute among the school districts in Lake and Geauga counties, Felker said.
Because those funds must be appropriated by districts and government entities in 2024 and spent in 2025, the center has been seeking grants to bolster their programs.
“Our free in-person tutoring services have empowered hundreds of Northeast Ohio students to overcome learning challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic,” according to the website. “Now entering our fifth year, we've partnered with the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation to continue offering no-cost tutoring for the 2024-25 school year.”
The grant-writing helps keep the cost for a variety of programs in check, Felker said.
The center’s consultants search for, write and prepare proposals and application materials to help find private, state or federal money and work with districts in Lake and Geauga counties to establish processes for
Police Blotter
There is no police blotter this issue as the police department clerk was out of the office the week of Dec. 23 and part of the week of Dec. 30.
He and his staff depend on the Geauga County Prosecutor’s Office for a lot of legal advice, he said.
“Every department has really supported us,” Cattell said. “Everybody needs the roads.” Haupt has known Cattell since joining the department in 1996 and credited Cattell as a good friend and mentor from the start.
“Joe was already designing stuff — he showed me all kinds of things. Those were good days,” Haupt said.
The incoming county engineer said he left the county office and went to work with the Ohio Department of Transportation for a few years.
When he came back, the culture shift to “working outside the box” was stronger than ever and Haupt said he appreciated the “project from cradle to grave” environment.
“I learned a ton from Joe,” Haupt said. “He was always ready to share.”
monitoring and data collection once funding is awarded, according to the website.
For instance, English-as-a-Second Language programs are always in need of support, Felker said.
“ESL support is hard to find and retain. Some of our students moving into the region are non-English speaking,” she said.
If students who can’t speak or understand English move into a district, the school is required to provide translators and help those students adapt to their new language. ESCWR collaborates with the schools to meet that requirement.
Recently, because of the Russia-Ukraine war, the center is preparing to meet the needs of Ukrainian refugees, as well.
“More than 3,300 Ukrainian and other non-Ukrainian families have been displaced from Ukraine and are settling in Ohio,” according to the ESCWR website, which offers a session where administrators can learn about the work of the Ukrainian Refugee Grant Project, what resources are available for Ukrainian refugee students and families, and how to benefit from direct service grant funding and professional development.
During her presentation, Felker introduced Dan Wilson, the director of business operations and ESCWR treasurer.
He noted the center is sensitive to being cost effective for the districts while providing quality programs by getting grants and combining resources.
“They try to help us offset costs whenever they can,” Cunningham said.
missioner Jim Dvorak congratulated him on his 30 years at the engineer’s office.
Stay Warm this Winter with HEAP
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The Ohio Department of Development and Geauga County Job and Family Services want to remind Geauga County residents that assistance is available to help with their home energy bills.
The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps Ohioans at or below 175% of the federal poverty guidelines pay their heating bills.
In addition to HEAP, Ohioans who are threatened with disconnection or have been disconnected from their utility service, or are transferring service, establishing new services, and are at or below 25% bulk fuel, may be eligible for the HEAP Winter Crisis Program (WCP), which begins Nov. 1, 2024.
Geauga residents may apply for the WCP through Geauga County JFS by calling 440285-1299. Application for the WCP is by tele-
phone interview only and appointments are currently being scheduled.
Ohioans can visit energyhelp.ohio.gov to apply for the HEAP program online, download a copy of the application or find contact information for a local energy assistance provider.
Individuals will need to have copies of the following documents to include with their application:
• Most recent Utility Bills,
• A list of all household members, birthdates and Social Security numbers,
• Proof of income for the past 30 days for all household members,
• Proof of Citizenship or legal residency for all household members, and
• Proof of disability, if applicable.
HEAP benefits are applied to an individual’s energy bill after Jan. 1. Those needing immediate assistance with their energy bill should contact Geauga County JFS at 440-285-9141.
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Genealogical Society Meets
Jan. 14, 7 p.m.
Retired GCPL genealogist Cheryl McClellan will present "Growing Your Family Tree in 2025: Setting Goals" via Zoom at the next meeting of the Geauga County Genealogical Society. Plan meaningful and doable family history goals and achieve them using 2025 GCGS programs, along with resources provided by Sunny Morton and Family Tree Magazine.
The program begins after a brief business meeting. Registration is required; visit gcgsoh.org.
Democracy Dialogues
Jan. 15, 6:30-8 p.m.
The League of Women Voters of Geauga kicks off a new educational series, Democracy Dialogues, to continue its mission of nonpartisan voter education at Geauga County Library Administration Center, 12701 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon. Keynote speaker Dr. Douglas Brattebo, professor of political science and director of the James A. Garfield Center for the Study of American Presidency at Hiram College, will present “The Electoral College - A Pillar of Democracy or Relic of the Past?”
The program is free and open to the public. One does not need to be a LWVG member to attend. Registration is required at www. lwvgeauga.org.
Bloodmobile
Jan. 17, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
American Red Cross is hosting a blood drive at Middlefield Library, 16167 East High St. Visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800733-2767 to make an appointment.
Beyond Plastics
Jan. 22, 7-8:30 p.m.
Concerned about plastic pollution? Join the local chapter meeting of Beyond Plastics at Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, to connect with others and explore solutions to make a difference.
For information, visit beyondplastics.org and contact Kevin at hickpryman@gmail.com.
Vitalant January Blood Drives
Vitalant is urging all eligible volunteer blood donors to give blood in honor of National Blood Donor Month. All blood types are needed, with an urgent demand for Type O blood and platelets.
To make an appointment, call 877-2584825 or visit vitalant.org.
In Burton: Jan. 29, Mumford Road School – Hershberger’s home, 16660 Mumford Road, 4-7 p.m.; Jan. 31, Nash Road School, 14665 Nash Road, 3:30-7 p.m.
In Middlefield: Jan. 24, Troy Mill Lane School – Mike Davis Auction House, 15067 Hayes Road, 3:15-7 p.m.
Life Recovery 12 Step Meeting Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m.
The open group for men and women meets weekly at Horizons Christian Assembly, 14920 White Road in Middlefield and welcomes anyone struggling with grief, alcoholism, addiction, depression, co-dependency or any other habit that lessens the quality of life. The group offers support, encouragement, fellowship and discipleship.
Learn more at www.Horizons4you.com/ LifeRecovery.
Geauga Public Library
MIDDLEFIELD BRANCH
16167 East High St., Middlefield, 440-6321961. Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net.
Winter Reading Program
Jan. 1 – Feb. 28
Geauga County Public Library’s annual Winter Reading Program is back. Sign up and track one’s reading all winter for a chance to win a great prize.
Tinker Lab
Jan. 10, 11-11:45 a.m.
Youth ages 2-5 will play, learn and discover in the hands-on Tinker Lab.
Getting Started with Ham Radio
Jan. 18, 10-11 a.m.
Listen as James Wilson of the Portage County Amateur Radio Service Club chats about the ham radio, its history, uses and more.
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Real Estate Transfers
Following is a list of area real estate transfers for the week of Dec. 16 and Dec. 23, 2024, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only.
HUNTSBURG TOWNSHIP
Jacob W. and Leona L. Byler, 17660 Huntley Road, to Matthew Ryan Erickson and Michelle A. King, $692,500. (26.43 acres)
Jordan Loze (TOD), 11179 Clay St., to Danny Ray and Lori Byler Miller, $221,500. (2.00 acres)
Countryside Lumber Properties LLC, 11179 Madison Road, to Nicholas Chronister, $240,000. (3.63 acres)
MIDDLEFIELD TOWNSHIP
HK Logging and Lumber Ltd., 17067 Kinsman Road, to Dan E. aånd Martha B. Kuhns, $550,000. (10.22 acres)
Clifford M. Salona, 14720 Old State Road, to Franklin Ciro Grandini, $231,500. (2.00 acres)
MIDDLEFIELD VILLAGE
Jennifer and Victor Paul Holbert, 15360 Knox Circle, to Kim Renshaw, $255,600. (0.11)Middlefield Parkway, 15263 Timber Ridge, to NVR Inc., $66,600. (0.22 acres)
PARKMAN TOWNSHIP
Diversified Developing LLC, 16310 Madison Road, to Light Brothers Holdings LLC, $100,000. (0.65 acres)
Community Meetings
Listed are public meetings and executive sessions in Huntsburg, Middlefield and Parkman townships, the Village of Middlefield and Cardinal Schools for January 2025. (Please note: These meeting notices are NOT legal notices.)
Huntsburg Township: Jan. 21, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings held at the Town Hall, 16534 Mayfield Road.
Middlefield Township: Jan. 13, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All trustees meetings are held at Township Office, 15228 Madison Road, unless otherwise noted.
Middlefield Village: Jan. 7, 5:30 p.m. –Streets, Sidewalks & Utilities Committee,
Road Rage from page 1
at them on Old State Road north of Nash Road.
The victims had turned north on Old State from Nash and a truck drove up behind them, following very close, attempting to pass, he said.
When the offender finally got around the couple’s vehicle, he allegedly stopped in the road and got out of the truck, Jonovich said.
The couple maneuvered around the truck and continued driving, and the man allegedly shot a gun at their receding vehicle, he said.
“They heard what they believed to be the suspect firing at them,” Jonovich said.
The couple provided a good description of the truck driver’s vehicle, which also had a “lift” on it for driving cross-country, he said.
The next day, the night shift deputies pulled over a vehicle matching the description at about 9:24 p.m., Jonovich said.
The driver, identified as Hughes, received traffic citations and the deputy located a firearm in the truck — a Powerline CO2 blowback air pis-
6 p.m. – Planning Commission; Jan. 9, 5:30 p.m. – Recreation, 6 p.m. – Finance & Ordinance, 6:30 p.m. – Safety, 7 p.m. – Village Council. All meetings are at the Municipal Center, 14860 N. State Ave.
Parkman Township: Jan. 21, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, unless otherwise noted.
Cardinal BOE: Jan. 8, 6 p.m., organizational meeting followed by budget hearing at 6:15 p.m. and regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. All meetings held at BOE Office, 15982 E. High St., Middlefield, unless otherwise indicated.
tol made by Daisy, he said, adding the suspect was driving under a suspended license, which is why deputies were able to search the truck.
The pistol is in the evidence locker, Jonovich said.
Chief Deputy Tom Rowan said Dec. 29 detectives are waiting for the driver from Ashtabula to bring his vehicle to the Chardon station to be checked for bullet damage.
While a BB gun looks like a firearm, it is very quiet when fired, Rowan said.
Also, Hughes told detectives he loaned out his truck on Dec. 25, the chief deputy said.
Jonovich said road-rage incidents have been increasing in the county and warned drivers to be more cautious on the roads.
“People don’t have a lot of courtesy out there,” he said.
After talking to the victims, the lieutenant said it’s hard to know why the incident happened.
“We don’t know if the victims did anything to agitate the truck driver,” Jonovich said. “Drivers should try to be courteous to their fellow drivers. You never know who is in the other vehicle.”
Faith Matters Stories of Family Life
I had the joy of spending time with my brothers Ted, Tom and Jack, one evening after Christmas. Of course, we missed our brother Don, who died two years ago. We are now all in our 70s and were born within a period of only seven years. Life was quite an adventure for us. Every day we were outside, working, playing and discovering God’s creation. Athletics was a big part of our life together and competition was our bread and butter. We also learned to fish and hunt, grow gardens and collect sap to produce maple syrup.
Our best vacation was to visit the Kruse farm in western Ohio where my dad’s family settled from Germany in the mid-1800s. We made countless memories to last a life time. We took turns spending our summer vacation with my uncle Curt, who was a hero of sorts, displaying a zeal for life that was contagious.
It is possible to begin a new chapter of life with the power of God at work in you.
When we invite Jesus to show us what He can do, something new begins to happen. From the inside out He enables us and brings about transformation. The Bible tells us that if anyone is in union with Christ, something new has begun. The old things are gone and that which is fresh and different has come! This is the wonderful work of the Holy Spirit who indwells anyone who learns to trust and obey the Savior.
By Roger Kruse
You and I were created to be in relationship and enjoy a personal fellowship with our heavenly Father. We cannot fix our own brokenness. Each of us requires the grace and power of God in our lives. Your response to His love will set in motion a newness of life that will surprise you.
Another destination we loved was Pelee Island, situated in the Canadian waters of Lake Erie. We rented a small cabin, which became our home for a week. We reveled in swimming, fishing, water skiing, playing horseshoes, seining for minnows and crayfish in muddy canals, and having seaweed fights on the beach. The luxuries of home were missing, but our joy was off the charts.
My mom has been gone now for 40 years and my dad for 30. They unselfishly provided us a loving home where we thrived on their encouragement, discipline and example of serving the local community. Their legacy is now wrapped up in their five boys who have all strived to make a real difference, just as they did. Now, the next generation is seeking to do the same.
No doubt, each one of us has a unique story to tell. Yours may be somewhat similar to mine or very different. Not everyone has the pleasure of looking backward and seeing the blessings of life. For some, there may be the pain of disfunction, tragic circumstances or even abuse. With God’s help, we need to find grace to appreciate the good things as well as learn from and move on from the bad. Don’t get stuck. Beware of perpetuating the defective habits and patterns that you need to be free from.
I was 19 years old when Jesus made Himself real to me. The journey since then has not always been easy. Challenges, hardships and disappointments have certainly been present. However, God wants to use such things to teach us to trust in and rely on Him.
It amazes me when I look back and see how the Lord worked for good in circumstances that seemed all wrong. One of our sons, Wade, lived 23 years with severe disabilities. He never walked or talked. Life was a long succession of difficulties. Nevertheless, we saw God use his life and ours to impact people here at home and around the world.
In addition, we have the assurance of faith that he is now set free from his suffering and flourishing in the glorious and loving presence of God.
Your life story and mine is still being written. As long as we have breath, it is never too late to discover what God can do. Jesus will respond when you call upon His name. He is able to do far more than we ask or think, according to His power at work within us.
Roger Kruse is leaning on Jesus. Apart from Him, he comes up empty. However, with God’s help, he daily discovers new strength and guidance.
FOR RENT
Auburn: 1BR apartment, includes laundry room and attached garage. No pets. $975/mo. Call 440-2210649.
FOR SALE
Western Reserve Memorial Gardens, Chesterland OH, Chapel Mausoleum, Double Glass Niche; $8,000. 440487-9131 after 5pm.
Ladder jacks $50. 12-foot expanding plank $100. Mantis Tiller $200. Hitch Carrier Tray $100. Hand-held electric leaf blower $50. 440-554-5731.
CAMERAS: Praktisx, Minolta, Nikon, Polaroid One Step. Electric log splitter, copper kettles, many aquariums, clocks, kerosene lamps, pottery jugs. Inquire 440-3383563.
New white triple track Storm Windows: perfect for home & porch enclosures (7) 30-1/4x59-1/4 $125 each. George 440-336-5044.
Benelli Super Black Eagle 12-gauge semi-automatic shotgun, 26” barrel, EC, $1,300. 440-564-1172.
Vintage Withington wood, snow toboggan, model Pursuit: 95”L x 14.5”W x 9”H, with pad 70” long. 440-2239471. Great Family Fun!
Two burial plots at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens with full package: 2 vaults, 2 caskets, dual memorial headstone; $7,400. 440-476-0706.
Cub Cadet snow blade: like new, $250. (2) Princeton amps, (1) Crate amp: $100/each. Stack On gun safe: $150. Apartment size washer/dryer combo, like new: $1,200. Kirby vacuum with shampooer: $500. Full length mink coat, gorgeous: $500. FREE: Henry Miller blond upright piano with bench (you move it). 440-5338346.
Firewood: mixed hardwoods, 4’x8’x16-inch pieces, $135. Delivered within 15 miles of Chardon. 440-6875404.
HELP WANTED
PETS & ANIMALS
1-yr old Nigerian dwarf/pygmy cross, wether $150. Full grown black Muscovy ducks, $20 each. 440-3218152.
Barn homes needed for a number of fixed & vaxxed semi-feral cats whose elderly caretaker was evicted. Help us help them. Rebecca 440-321-2485 MISCELLANEOUS
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Homes & Land Wanted: any condition or situation! Fast, friendly, local. Serving Geauga and surrounding counties. Text or call Wayne at 330-269-9595.
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Will do housework, cleaning, laundry, and elder care. Experienced with references. 440-313-1804.
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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. Also, scrap cleanup and removal.
Buying all Stanley Bailey planes. Call Karl at 440-8123392.
Old fishing tackle wanted: fishing lures (wood or plastic), mouse to bear traps, wooden duck decoys. Call Lee 440-313-8331.
