Middlefield Post March 9th, 2011 by Scott Jones

Vol. 5 No. 10

March 9, 2011

Inside This Issue For Signs of Spring ... See Plain Country Section

Who’s Flippin’ Those Flapjacks? By Nancy Huth

ne of the pleasures of living in Geauga County is being able to go from one pancake breakfast to another during March and April. When we hold out our plates, say, at Geauga Historical Society’s Century Village in Burton, the faces of friendly volunteers greet us. On each Sunday in March and the first one in April, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., you can enjoy all you can eat blueberry, apple, or plain hot cakes, sausage, applesauce, orange juice, coffee or other beverages for $7 for adults and $4 for children. A variety of omelets can also be ordered. It’s a deal however you look at it. Pancake breakfast organizer/volunteer Gwen Evans has been doing this for seven years. Gwen’s sister Gerri, another volunteer, starts phoning the pancake troops weeks in advance. Gwen told me approximately 30 volunteers each Sunday served 5,000 hungry people on five Sundays in 2010. At three pancakes each that would add up to 15,000 flapjacks flipped (and we know that for many three is not the limit)! The volunteers, who arrive between 5 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. to get ready, include octogenarians Maurice and Marianne Schwartz and Kit Luoma who’ve been coming for many years. Besides the kitchen duties, volunteers take in money at the door, help people in line, serve coffee and pancake refills, keep supplies handy, set and clear tables – and then when it’s all over at 2 p.m., they stay to clean up. The volunteers whose ages range from 40 into their 80s often return each year to do this tiring but satisfying service for their community. There are also a few teens who help out each year. Flour for making pancakes is purchased at Fowler’s Mills and fresh maple syrup is brought up from the Historical Society’s own sugarhouse under the capable hands of Bill Troyer, who starts tapping trees, gathering, and boiling in February. Fifteen gallons of syrup are consumed every pancake Sunday. Continued on page 2

March Means Maple Pages 1-3

See What’s Happening at Cardinal Schools Page 8

See Which Snowman Won Our Contest! Page 17

At the pancake breakfasts at Berkshire High School you’ll find that John Heller (left) and Sheriff Dan McClelland know just when to flip those flapjacks. Post Photo/Paul Newman.

Dave Brigham (above) pours pancake batter at the breakfasts at Berkshire High School while Tom Buckles (right) oversees the omelets. Post Photo/Paul Newman.

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At the helm of Century Village’s pancake breakfasts are volunteer cooks (from left to right) Dave Thomas, Ron Blair, Mike Blair, Ronnie Blair, Bret Lillibridge and Tommy Ronyak. Post Photo/Kurt Updegraff.

new stop on Geauga County’s March Maple Madness Tour is Hopewell Farm & Craft Market in Mesopotamia. An exciting new venture for Hopewell, the store is an opportunity for residents, who have schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression, to learn vocational skills and earn money for the organization. Hopewell is a 300-acre therapeutic farm community helping residents with a serious mental illness learn to manage their illness and return to a more independent life. The Farm & Craft Market, located in a renovated room inside an existing building, is resident-run and sells Hopewell-produced maple syrup, eggs, and crafts. Garden, farm, and craft teams have worked for several months to build inventory for the store’s opening scheduled for March 10. They expect to add flowers and vegetables as the season progresses. Since Hopewell residents already help grow and harvest farm products for their own meals, they will be increasing production of tomatoes, green beans, sweet corn, cucumbers, zucchini, pumpkins, gourds, and eggs to sell in the store. “The residents are very excited for the store’s opening,” says Colleen Welder, Hopewell’s Director of Program Services. “They’ve been preparing for this for many months by making products to

sell. Many of them are eager to start working as cashiers or in sales.” Welder explains that the store creates the opportunity for more of Hopewell’s residents to participate in meaningful activities, such as working as a cashier, salesperson, recordkeeping, inventory, and

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Who’s Flippin’ Those Flapjacks? Continued from page 1

Geauga’s Historical Society at Century Village in Burton was founded in 1873. After inactivity for several years, it was reorganized in 1938. They started serving their pancake breakfasts about 44 years ago. Burton doesn’t refer to itself as Pancake Town, USA for nothing. One of the longest running pancake breakfasts is held at Berkshire High School on all four Sundays of March from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. For 59 years, the Burton-Middlefield Rotary Club has organized this goliath event serving 1,500-2,000 each Sunday, with typically more than 7,000-8,000 fed during the month of March. An average of 92 volunteers (40% Rotarians/50% others) including Rotary sponsored Interact Club high school students and their teacher/leader Kelly Timmons work the dining room and kitchen. The East Geauga Kiwanis Club also lends a helping hand, as do MANY other volunteers. Just $4 for ages 4-10, $7 for adults, and $10 if you want a western or vegetarian omelet along with your “all you can eat pancakes” gets you in. No reservations needed. Rotarian Dave Terrill trains and assigns the volunteer positions, but many volunteers are repeats, with the prize going to John Gander, a Rotary member since 1952. According to Richard Hills, who apologizes for forgetting names, some of the generous workers are Bernie Schutz and Helen Wilson in the kitchen; George Reeder washing dishes; Rotary wife Marcia Owens, running the dining room; Jean Hills, serving seconds; Jenny Bemberg, omelet specialist; Donna Newsome, door prizes; and Carol Brockway, making sure the kitchen is spic and span at the end of the day. Flour for the flapjacks comes from restaurant supply companies such as Maplevale Farms, Reinhart, and SYSCO. Geauga’s famous maple syrup is supplied by local tappers. Rotary is the world’s largest service organization with 1.2 million members worldwide. The Burton-Middlefield Club, founded in 1951, currently has 44 members. Without the willing hands of so many volunteers in our community, flippin’ flapjacks at pancake breakfasts might be a rarer event. Our appreciation to all of you!

Hopewell Adds Farm & Craft Market Continued from page 1 stocking. “They’ve even helped build the display cases,” she adds. Maple Madness Tour dates are March 12-13 and March 19-20. For a complete list of maple tour stops, visit www.ohiomapleproducers.com or call 440-834-1415. Hopewell is participating on the tour only on the two Saturdays, March 12 and March 19. Regular store hours at the market will be Thursday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Hopewell Farm & Craft Market is located at 9637 State Route 534, two miles north of the Mesopotamia commons. Contact them at 440-693-4074.

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Maple Events on Tap Catch the Maple Madness Tour: Featuring historical displays and hands-on activities, including an opportunity to help gather sap from the sugar bush, it’s no wonder Geauga Park District’s Sap’s-A-Risin’ setup is a featured stop on this statewide tour of local maple sugaring operations. The March Maple Madness Drive-It-Yourself Tour runs two weekends, March 12- 13 and March 19-20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Touring maple sugaring operations across Ohio’s beautiful countryside will provide the entire family with the opportunity to see first-hand how clear, sweet sap from the maple tree becomes golden, delicious maple syrup. This year’s tour includes 40 stops in 16 counties; some are backyard operations while others are large commercial sugarhouses, with several Amish sugar bushes included on Saturdays only. Registration is not required for this free, all-ages opportunity, which is wheelchair/ stroller accessible at Swine Creek Reservation, though other sugarhouses on the tour may not be. Don’t forget your boots and warm outerwear! Descriptions of all stops are available at www.ohiomapleproducers.com. The March Maple Madness Tour is sponsored by the Ohio Maple Producers Association and Maple Producers Across Ohio. Call 440-834-1415 for more information. Tree Tapper’s Ball in Parkman: Parkman Community House, 16295 Main Market (Route 422) in Parkman Township, will host the Geauga Park District’s 23rd annual Tree Tapper’s Ball on Saturday, March 12 from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. A Few Brix Shy – brix being syrup’s sugar content – is tuning up to provide rip-snortin’ old-time string band music for the whole family on fiddle, clawhammer, banjo, mandolin, guitar and bass. Steps will combine square and line dances (though not Western-style costumed square dancing or modern country line dancing). Registration is open for this free event, limited to eight per registering party, at www.geaugaparkdistrict.org or 440-286-9516. Dancing is upstairs at Parkman Community House, which is not equipped with a ramp or elevator. Sap’s-A-Risin’ Celebration: It’s hands-on, educational, inspirational and celebrational! Bring your family and friends out to Geauga Park District’s Sap’s-A-Risin’ for a taste of how maple sugaring has evolved over time, and then enjoy a taste of the sticky stuff itself. Sap’s-A-Risin’ takes place on two Sundays, March 13 and March 20 from noon to 4 p.m. at Swine Creek Reservation, 16004 Hayes Rd., Middlefield/Parkman Townships. Registration is not required for this program. The lodge, history trail, and sugarhouse are fully wheelchair/stroller accessible, but sap gathering is off trail. Call 440-286-9516 with questions. Geauga Park District is online at www.geaugaparkdistrict.org. Serving Up Pancakes in Parkman: Don’t miss the 42nd annual Pancakes & Sausage Breakfast at the Parkman Community House on State Route 422 in Parkman. Featuring pure Geauga maple syrup, breakfasts are served March 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Cost for adults is $7.50, children ages 6-12 are $3, and children age 5 and younger are free. Sponsored by Parkman Chamber of Commerce. Let us seat and serve you! Sugarhouse Dinner: You’re invited to an old-fashioned Sugarhouse Dinner on Saturday, March 19 at First United Methodist Church in Middlefield. The menu includes an extensive salad bar with a variety of maple dressings, eggs boiled in maple sap, maple dill pickles, maple brown bread, maple glazed ham, scalloped potatoes, maple baked beans and maple sundaes, cookies and candy for dessert. Beverages included. Adults $9; ages 6-12 $5; preschool free. The church is located at 14999 South State Ave. (Route 608), one block south of Route 87 in Middlefield Village. Handicapped accessible. Call 440-632-0480 for more information. All-You-Can-Eat Pancake Breakfasts: The Atwood-Mauck American Legion Post #459 at 14052 Goodwin Ave. in Burton invites you to their annual all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast. The full menu includes pancakes, maple syrup, scrambled eggs, sausage, potatoes, orange juice, coffee or tea. The cost for adults is $8 and children eat for $5. Breakfast is served from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Sunday in March (March 6, 13, 20 and 27).

Looking for Maple Royalty Calling all second graders who attend school or live in Geauga County. It’s your opportunity to become royalty as the Geauga County Maple Festival Prince or Princess. It is not a beauty pageant, but the opportunity to showcase the unique talents of each contestant. The young lady and gentleman selected will represent the festival during its run April 28 through May 1. Parents or guardians will be responsible for chaperoning their child. Registration forms are available on-line and must accompany the child to the pageant Saturday, March 12 at 1 p.m. at Pilgrim Christian Church, 202 South Hambden St., Chardon. Registration fee is $10. Entry forms are on the Geauga County Maple Festival website: . For more information, contact Joleigh Burnett, 440-285-7066, joleigh23@adelphia.net, or Jen Freeman, 440-635-0901, lumberjacks28@yahoo.com.

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It has been called the “Sweetest Tradition” the settlers brought to Geauga County. Those settlers learned it from the Indians of the northern New England area and the St. Lawrence River regions: How to collect the “sweet water” from maple trees in early spring and turn it into a delicacy which could be used to replace the sugar which had been so hatefully taxed by the British. Sugaring comes at a convenient time for farmers. The sap usually begins to run before planting or calving time, so farm families have the time it takes to do the considerable work of sugaring. Yes, “farm families” because even though sugaring season is fairly short in duration, it is very labor intensive. Family members, working together, get it done and can keep the profit within the family. The method of sap gathering used from the very beginning in Geauga County is to “tap” a tree, driving in a “spile” which will direct the sap flow into the bucket hanging below it. The traditional bucket (which used to be wooden, but is now metal or even plastic) holds 16 quarts (or about 24 pounds) of sap when full. Twice a day, someone must come around to empty each bucket into a “gathering tank” which is usually placed on a sled and drawn by horse or tractor. A sugar bush can be expected to have between 500 and 1,500 (or more) taps. This means between 12,000 and 36,000 (or more) pounds of sap must be transferred from bucket to tank twice a day! It takes between 32 and 40 gallons of sap to boil down to make one gallon of syrup. The introduction of plastic tubing in the 1960s makes the work of gathering sap considerably easier, especially in sugar bushes situated on hillsides. Also, the plastic bags some now use instead of buckets add almost no weight to that of the sap itself, saving effort. New England maple syrup, especially that produced in Vermont, long ago became the standard. In 1926, Geauga

County began a concerted effort to market Ohio Maple Syrup in competition with that of Vermont. Ohio syrup is said to be less aggressive in flavor than Vermont’s. (This could be due to the habit of many New England syrup makers continuing to take sap late into the season.) Ohio’s syrup is said to have a lighter, clearer flavor. Used in recipes, it is thought to enhance the other ingredients without dominating them. Four years ago, maple products produced in Ohio were valued at about $2.5 million a year. That value is expected to decline. It is estimated that a decade or so ago about 80% of landowners in Geauga County had a sugar bush, but now as you drive around in the spring, the number of active sugarhouses is far fewer, except in our Amish community. Jacquie Foote is a volunteer for the Geauga County Historical Society’s Century Village Museum, 14653 East Park St., Burton. A Huntsburg Township resident, Jacquie taught in the Rocky River School System for 40 years. For information on the events at the Geauga County Historical Society’s Century Village Museum, call 440-834-1492 or visit the website at www.geaugahistorical.org.

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Here the band is shown in downtown Middlefield getting ready to board the Cleveland and Eastern Interurban street car to Burton to perform one of their many engagements. Membership in the Parkman “Buckeye” Band was not an easy commitment. The band rehearsed 40 weeks a year and had engagements all over northeast Ohio. The tally on their Golden Anniversary in 1936 was over 2,000 rehearsals and almost 900 public appearances. They estimated over 1,000 miles of marching. No matter how many events were on their schedule, the band vowed to always be on hand to donate its service to the Parkman Memorial Day exercises. It is believed by this writer that the band was in existence for almost 70 years.

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MARCH 17: Lighthouse United Methodist Church, 14780 Mayfield Rd., Claridon, is having a corned beef and cabbage dinner on Thursday, March 17, St. Patrick’s Day, serving from 4-7 p.m. Adults $8, kids $5. Takeouts are available. Menu is corned beef, cabbage, potatoes, carrots, bread, dessert and beverage. For more information contact Kelly at 440-636-5109. All proceeds benefit the Middlefield Relay for Life 2011. MARCH 25: God Shares a Meal A free meal for anyone who wishes to come is Friday, March 25 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Middlefield. The church is located at 14999 South State Ave. (Route 608), one block south of Route 87 in Middlefield Village. Handicap accessible. Call the church at 440-632-0480 for more information. APRIL 2: 11th Annual Men’s Conference Catholic Men’s Fellowship of Northeast Ohio (CMFNEO) will sponsor its 11th annual Men’s Conference on Saturday, April 2 at the University of Akron from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The theme for the conference will be, “Answer the Call,” which is a challenge to men to listen and respond to God’s call in their lives to grow in faith in whatever vocation they have chosen. Cost for the conference is $30 which includes breakfast and lunch. Check the website, www.cmfneo.com, for special group discounts or to register, call 877-208-5585. APRIL 13: Chinese Auction SS Edward and Lucy Doors of St. Lucy’s Church’s Winca Hall, 16280 Kinsman Rd., Middlefield open to adults only for a Chinese auction with more than 250 items on Wednesday, April 13 at 5 p.m. Kitchen will be open for food sales (no outside food allowed in hall). Calling begins at 7 p.m. Admission is $6 and includes 10 free tickets for auction items. Only 250 admission tickets will be sold. They are available in the church office or through ticket sellers after Mass. For more information call the church office at 440-548-3812.

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Dale E. Hickox, age 75, of West Farmington, entered eternal rest peacefully, March 1, 2011, at his residence surrounded by family and friends. He was the loving husband of Carol (Coughlin) Hickox for over 54 years. He was born in West Farmington to the late Elbert M. and Thelma (Sears) Hickox on July 4, 1935. Dale was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from owning and operating Country Creme Ice Cream for more than 20 years. He will be sadly missed by his wife; children Dennis Hickox of Adelphia, OH, Ron (Charlene) Hickox of Champion, Ohio, William Hickox of West Farmington, Joyce (William) Badenhop of Bellefontaine, Ohio; siblings Edith Sloan, Lyle Hickox, Lois Swiger, Robert Hickox; and grandchildren Denise and Erica Hickox, Christopher and Morgan Badenhop, and Melissa and Katelyn Hickox. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Elbert Hickox Jr., Janet Cooper, and Roy Hickox. A memorial service was held on March 5 at the United Methodist Church in West Farmington. The family is requesting that donations may be sent to the United Methodist Church or Hospice of the Valley, 5000 East Market St., Suite 19, Warren, OH 44484. Arrangements were entrusted to Best Funeral Home, 15809 Madison Rd., Middlefield. Online condolences may be sent at www.bestfunerals.com. Joseph James “Jim” Rose, age 90 of Middlefield, died Friday, Dec. 31, 2010, at his residence. He was born June 15, 1920, in Warren, Ohio, the son of Robb B. Sr. and Susan (Work) Rose. Jim was a U.S. Army Air Corp WWII veteran. He lived in Middlefield most of his life and was a store clerk and printer at Shetler Printing and Supplies in Middlefield for years. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Middlefield and the Middlefield Historical Society. He will be missed by his friends and nieces: Becky Rose, Kathy Lengel, and Rosemary Richards; and many great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robb Sr. and Susan Rose; his brother Robb Rose Jr., and his sisters, Margaret Shetler and Mary Crowe. Per Jim’s request, cremation took place.

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What goals do you have for this school year? To have good grades, good friends, and good relationships with all teachers. Describe yourself in three words? Compassionate, Leader, Giving What is your favorite out-of-school activity? Theater What is your favorite animal? Dolphins

What goals do you have for this school year? To pass the OGTs and improve my grades. Describe yourself in three words? Hard-Working, Funny, Shy What is your favorite out-of-school activity? Hanging out with my friends. What is your favorite animal? Horse

What goals do you have for this school year? To get good grades. Describe yourself in three words? Nice, Fun, Easy-Going What is your favorite out-of-school activity? Hanging out with friends. What is your favorite animal? Monkey

What goals do you have for this school year? To raise my GPA to 3.5. Describe yourself in three words? Funny, Happy-Go-Lucky, Intuitive What is your favorite out-of-school activity? Hunting What is your favorite animal? Turkey

Cardinal Happenings ... Cardinal Kindergarten Sign-Ups Kindergarten Sign-up for the 2011-2012 school year at Cardinal Local Schools will take place Monday, March 7 through Friday, March 11 in the Jordak Elementary school office. At sign-ups, parents will pick up registration packets and make an appointment for the Registration/Screening phase during school hours (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.). Kindergarten Registration/Screening will take place Monday, March 14 through Thursday, March 17 in the Cardinal Intermediate School gym. (The following items must be presented at registration: proof of residency, immunization records, birth certificate, child’s social security card, and court custody papers, if appropriate). You must sign up during the week of March 7 in order to register your child the week of March 14. Your child must be five years old by Sept. 30 to be enrolled in kindergarten. For more information, call the school office at 440-632-0262.

Take Me Out to the Ball Game! The Cardinal Athletic Boosters will host their 8th annual Reverse Raffle on Saturday, April 2. This event will be held at the Middlefield Fire Hall on Route 608, just north of Route 87. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with a great ballpark dinner at 7 p.m. Only $50 gets you a main board ticket and two dinners. Get another main board chance for only $30. Top prize is $1,000! Other fun activities include: 50/50, side boards, Chinese auction, silent auction, surprise drawing, lottery ticket giveaway, door prizes, and lots more fun! For more info or tickets call 440-632-5478 (Tally), 440-632-5913 (Diane), or 440-632-9845 (Karen). All proceeds go to the Athletic Boosters’ scholarship fund. Wear a favorite team’s ball cap and be entered to win a door prize! Don’t wait! Get your tickets now!

2011 Lake & Geauga Secondary Art Award Winners Pictured left to right are Jessica H., Madelyn B., Chaning V., Nevada H., Matt H., Annie M., Nicole F. and Elise H. Cardinal High School Instructor, Raina Podmore.

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Harvesting the Riches of Spanish Gold: Saffron By Linton Sharpnack Gold in Spain comes in two distinct forms. The Spanish doubloon (gold coin) has become legend due to tales of swashbuckling pirates burying treasure on deserted islands. Equally important is the gold standard for culinary herb – Spanish saffron – the finest grade (crop) of which can be worth up to $1,000 per kilogram (2.2 pounds). Although it is native to southeast Asia, the finest cultivated saffron is in Spain. Attempts to take saffron to other regions has resulted in inferior harvests that have little flavor or economic value. Saffron is made from the stigmas of the crocus flower. These red threadlike parts of the plant are picked, stripped, and roasted in one day. It takes 40,000-60,000 plants to make 2.2 pounds of herb. Since most of the process is done by hand, the expense is understandable. It has a bitter taste and a hay-like fragrance. Saffron has been used throughout its 3,600-year history as a seasoning, fragrance, dye, and medicine. It is believed that the use of saffron as a healing plant began on a small Greek island called Thera. The town of Akrotira was covered by a volcano in the 15th century and excavated in 1967. Its well-preserved painting has scenes of crocus gatherers and a basket of saffron at the feet of their goddess of healing. These striking depictions contribute greatly to our understanding of saffron’s origins. Saffron traveled around the Mediterranean and into Europe, making its way to America in the early 1700s. Seeking to escape from religious persecution, immigrants from Germany, Swiss anti-Baptists, and Dunkards moved into the Susquehanna River Valley in Pennsylvania. By 1736, saffron was being cultivated for sale by a Protestant sect known as the Schwenkfelders. It was produced until modern time in Pennsylvania’s Lancaster County. Traditional herbal medicine has used saffron for at least 92 different ailments during its long history. The predominant ones have been stomach ailments, menstrual problems, and conditions of the throat. Recent research has focused in two areas: Prevention of stomach cancer and depression. Research into the prevention of stomach cancer seems to require more study. Preliminary research into the prevention of mild to moderate depression has shown its effectiveness to be similar to commonly prescribed antidepressants. If history is a teacher, then there is a lot to learn about saffron. Its unique flavor, its brilliant yellow color, and its 3,600-year history as a healing herb have kept it worth its weight in gold.

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etc.) for 6-8 months to detox 85% of transfats? THEN, after eliminating 85% of the transfats, the body can start to function normally and heal, which takes another 3-6 months staying on the nontoxic program. AND, transfats are but one of many toxins. Other man-made chemicals have a shorter half-life and others have a longer half-life. I don’t know anyone who truly detoxes a minimum of 15 months. Everyone wants to believe that a 3-week quickie detox will last forever and allow them to pig out at a party while looking and feeling ‘healthy.’ As I mentioned at the beginning, many detox programs have the potential to work to some degree, but you must recalculate if you think a few weeks’ detox or a bottled detox program will instill health. Be true to yourself, make a permanent lifestyle change, and live a healthy, full life. Dr. David Fakadej is the proprietor at Journey Health Care & Chiropractic, 17652 Munn Rd., Auburn Township, 440-543-2771, drfakadej@ hotmail.com. The patient demanded, “Doc, I just must have a liver transplant, a kidney transplant, a cornea transplant, a lung transplant and a heart transplant.” “WHAT?” yelled the doctor. “Tell me, exactly why you think you need all these transplants.” “Well,” explained the patient, “my boss told me that I needed to get reorganized.”

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There are many detox programs, each with the potential to work to some degree. A little detail detox programs neglect to mention is an issue called half-life. Halflife is a biomedical scientific term that stands for the time a substance decays, or decreases by half. No detox program removes all toxins. Detox programs generally fall into one of two designs. 1. Reduction of a specific named ‘toxin’ like statins reduce cholesterol, not mercury, not poison, not fat, not anything else except as a side-effect! 2. Enhance liver function for normal, general detox. The first design is expensive and focused, detoxing the body for what the body supposedly can’t do naturally or won’t do quickly. Chelation is an example. Hence, by removing, say, 60% of a toxin in a very short time, the overall half-life time will reduce. The second design does not detox anything; it helps the body to detox itself more efficiently. If the liver is challenged, like with alcohol, nicotine, etc., the liver’s detox capability will reduce, meaning the overall half-life time will increase. Weight loss or quitting smoking or drinking are examples of this design. This type of detox is used for medicinal purposes in reverse. A clogged-up liver lengthens the half life of ALL toxins. The second detox design focuses on clearing a clogged liver, allowing the liver to perform normally to detox ALL toxins according to each toxin’s half-life. Let’s consider something realistic. The half-life of transfats (partially hydrogenated anything) is about 51 days, provided the liver is not clogged. If you are overweight slightly, the liver is slightly clogged. So if you ‘detox’ with a weight loss, alcohol free, nicotine free, ‘healthy’ diet without junk food or drugs, fantastic! Most people, however, are willing to do this for only a few weeks. NOW, the liver can start detoxing the body of transfats. It will take approximately 6 months to clear 85% of the transfats as long as the liver STAYS unclogged. How many people maintain a nontoxic program (low weight, no drugs, no alcohol, no nicotine, no transfats, no junk foods,

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Making Admission a Smooth Transition By Vicki A. Wilson One of the most rewarding aspects of my position as the Director of Admissions & Marketing for a skilled nursing facility is my role in assisting the admission of our patients. It is my job to ensure a smooth transition from a hospital or home setting to our campus. Whenever possible, I like to meet the potential resident before they actually come to our campus. By visiting the resident and their family in their home or hospital prior to admission, I hope to answer their questions regarding what to expect in rehabilitation or long-term care to alleviate the “fear of the unknown.” I always suggest a tour of the campus, as well. Being able to picture in your mind the actual place you will be is usually always better than your preconceived idea of what it will be like. Families have many questions during the process of admission to a skilled nursing facility. The major concerns are obvious: Nursing and therapy requirements, physician visits, medications, goals to return to the home, etc. The question of what items to bring from home is also a priority. Many times, what is actually needed from home depends on the reason the person is staying in the nursing facility. The personal necessities include at least seven changes of season-appropriate clothing, including night clothing, slippers, socks, and shoes. Since most nursing facilities are climate controlled, a sweater during the summer, air-conditioned months may be needed. Personal items such as shampoo, toothpaste, denture fixatives, etc., are usually supplied by the facility, but the resident may prefer to bring his or her own brands. Personal walkers, canes, and wheelchairs usually accompany the resident to the facility, as well. If these appliances are available from home, they are already designed to fit the person and are much more comfortable to use than facility-owned appliances. Bringing money, valuables, or family heirlooms to a nursing facility is usually discouraged. However, quilts, family pictures, and small remembrances of home will help create that home-like atmosphere. These items will help your family member to accept their “new home,” even for a short-term rehabilitative stay. For safety reasons, it is probably a good idea not to include glass objects that may be dropped or broken. Visitors and volunteers are certainly always welcome! Visitors and family members sometimes ask me for gift ideas for their loved ones. Small radios or cassette players with music or books on tape are always appreciated. Crafts, drawings, and school art projects from grandchildren, addressed postage paid stationery or cards, and old family videos are great ideas! Believe me, your visits and telephone calls are anxiously awaited each day. An important aspect of our duties as caregivers is to provide a friendly, welcoming, and supportive environment to our residents. It is our duty and privilege to provide activities and social experiences that will enhance our residents’ social well-being and add meaning and purpose to their days. Obviously, emotional and social health contribute significantly to our physical health. It is our goal that in a supportive and friendly atmosphere, our residents will thrive, heal, and live their lives to their fullest potential. Vicki A. Wilson is the director of admissions/marketing at Briar Hill Health Care Residence, 15950 Pierce St., P.O. Box 277, Middlefield, 440-632-5241.

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Women and Heart Disease Most women consider breast cancer the greatest threat to their lives. Yet, heart attack, stroke, and other heart conditions kill approximately half a million women each year; twice as many deaths as all cancer combined. The good news about heart disease is that it can be prevented. The more women understand about their risks and warning signs for heart disease, the more they can do to protect themselves.

Fact vs. Fiction: The Truth About Women and Heart Disease Fiction: Men are more at risk than women for developing heart disease. Fact: Although some women do experience a heart event in their 30s or 40s, women usually develop heart disease less often than men before reaching menopause. However, after menopause (average age 52), there is a marked increase in heart disease among women. And by age 75, the risk of women and men is equal.

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Fiction: All heart attacks are accompanied by severe chest pain. Fact: Although the most typical warning sign of a heart attack is chest pain that travels to or begins in the neck, jaw or arms, there are a number of less obvious symptoms that are especially common in women such as: indigestion/heartburn, nausea, shortness of breath, profuse sweating, dizziness or lightheadedness and extreme fatigue. If you have one or more of these symptoms, discuss them with your health care provider. If your symptoms should occur and persist for more than 15 minutes, you should seek immediate medical attention. Lake Health wants you to play an active role in your health which is why we offer a Women’s Heart Action Kit, which contains information on heart disease risks, signs and symptoms of a heart attack and more. To request a Women’s Heart Action Kit, call Lake Health’s Best of Health line at 440-953-6000 or 1-800-454-9800. (Source: American Heart Association)

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2011 Medicare Changes The new health care law includes a significant number of changes that will affect Medicare over the next few years. Some of these changes went into effect January 1, 2011. The most important changes involve prescription drug costs and out-of-pocket payments for preventive services. Beginning January 1, Medicare patients can receive yearly wellness exams and most preventive services at no cost. Preventive services include Bone Mass Measurement, Colorectal Cancer Screenings, Flu Shots, and Diabetes Screenings to name a few. Preventive services have shown to benefit overall health by identifying and addressing risk factors that can be managed and treated before they become major problems. Lake Health recommends that patients discuss with their physician which preventive services may be right for them. For patients who are in a Medicare Advantage Plan or have other insurance, their costs may be different. Contact your plan benefit administrator directly to find out about costs. For additional information, visit www. Medicare.gov or call 1-800-MEDICARE.

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Fiction: The symptoms of heart disease are the same for men and women. Fact: The initial onset of heart disease symptoms is often different in women than in men. Men are more likely to suffer a heart attack or sudden death without any previous symptoms. Women, on the other hand, are more likely to experience symptoms first, such as chest pain.

The Middlefield Senior center is located at 15820 Ridgewood Dr. inside the Middlefield Community Center. It is open every day except Thursday and can be reached by calling 440-632-0611. The center offers a coffee and refreshment hour, socialization, exercise programs, lunch and many other activities. In addition to regular programming, it also is offering the following events: March 18: Enjoy a special trip on Friday, March 18, with our Out to Lunch Bunch. We will enjoy a lunch at Chesterland Tavern (on

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your own) and then spend the afternoon at Lake Farmpark admiring the intricate work of quilts handmade by people in the community. Cost of admission is $5 and payable that day. Transportation will be provided from the Middlefield Senior Center at 11:30 a.m. or you may drive yourself. Seating is limited so make your reservation today. March 28: On Monday, March 28, we will continue the St. Patrick’s Day feel with a traditional Irish breakfast. For just $3 per person (payable at the door), we will serve up corned beef hash, scrambled eggs, potatoes, and much more. Reservations are required by March 22 and free transportation from your home may be available. Call the center for more information at the phone number above.

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In keeping with the philosophy of “People Helping People,” Geauga Credit Union, Inc., presented a donation to Geauga County food banks totaling $1,666. There are seven food pantries in Geauga County and each received a check from the Credit Union from funds that were earned through candy bar sales at northeast Ohio credit unions. Office Manager Lisa Briggs says, “Since we are the only credit union in the county, we felt it right to spread the donation throughout the county.” Briggs presented a check to a representative from each of the following food pantries: Christ Presbyterian Church in Chesterland, Grace Lutheran Church, The Pilgrim Church in Chardon, Burton Congregational Church, Chagrin Falls Park Community Center, First United Methodist Church in Middlefield and Newbury Community Church. The representatives from the food pantries were all very appreciative for the donations and said that they were much needed. All of the food pantries welcome non-perishable food items and also are in need of personal hygiene items such as toilet tissue, toothpaste, soap and deodorant. Monetary donations such as the one given by the Northeast Chapter of Credit Unions help the pantries buy these items as well as food. Briggs adds, “As a not-for-profit, county based credit union, we strive to do what we can to help in the community. We are aware that the food pantries are helping at least twice the amount of people this year than they were last year at this time. They have taken a big hit in the donations they receive compared to the needs they try to fill.” Geauga Credit Union is also now an official drop-off site for USO Care Package donations. Donation ideas include: travel-size toiletries and baby wipes, bug repellent, white or black socks, dark bandanas, hand and foot warmers and small snacks. Letters and cards from children are also encouraged. For a full list of donation ideas, you can visit Geauga Credit Union’s website at www.geaugacreditunion.com. The Geauga Credit Union is located at 14499 N. Cheshire St., Burton. Contact them at 440-834-4327.

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On February 11, Geauga County was the location for the filming of a reality based television show that airs in the Arab Nations. “On the Road in America” is about three young Arabs from the Middle East who take a cross-country road trip to better understand American culture. Their journey is based on the things that the Arabs have asked to see. One of the Arabs asked about meeting an Amish person, because he felt their lifestyle has many similarities to his Muslim lifestyle. The show is very much about crosscultural communication, so it also provides an opportunity for Americans to learn about the Arab and Muslim culture and customs. Their filming in Geauga County included lunch at Mary Yoder’s Amish Kitchen in Middlefield, where they were served a family style “Amish Wedding Dinner.” They were also fascinated to hear that one of their young Amish servers will be getting married in June. They asked several questions about the traditions of an Amish wedding and their customs. They were then invited into an Amish home where they visited and learned about Amish culture. A discussion on the similarities and differences in their lifestyle to the Amish, as well as non-Amish in

Cast and crew visited Mary Yoder’s Restaurant with Geauga Ambassador Maple Max. America was very educational for everyone. From there they had a true taste of the county with a visit to an Amish owned sugar bush where they learned about maple sugaring and how to ‘tap’ a tree. “This experience was very unique for them,” said Lynda Nemeth, Geauga County Tourism Director. “The cast and crew consisted of 18 people, and for several of them this was the first time they had ever seen snow. They were in awe of everything. We enjoyed learning about them as much as they enjoyed their time in Geauga County.”

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community MARCH 10: Geauga County Agri-Tourism Summit Meeting 2011 Geauga County Agri-Tourism Summit Meeting at 7 p.m. at the Patterson Center in Burton. Featured speaker will be Donniella Winchell, Executive Director of the Ohio Wine Producers Association, on “The Opportunity of Economic Development Through Agri-Tourism in Northeast Ohio.” There is no cost to attend the Summit. Call Ben Calkins, Geauga County Representative to the Northeast Ohio Ag Bio Cluster Leadership Council at 440-796-4592. MARCH 11 - APRIL 22: CARE Fish Dinner Join CARE for a fish dinner fundraiser every Friday, from Ash Wednesday through Easter at Montville Community Center, 9755 Madison Rd., Montville. Dinner served from 5-7:30 p.m. No reservations required. Cost $8.50/adult and $4/child, 6–12. Children under 6 eat free. Carry-out too. For details call Jim Galm 216-346-0782 or Brian Ross 440-715-3670. MARCH 16: Here’s to Your Health Kent State University at Geauga will sponsor a Health and Wellness Fair on Wednesday, March 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Senior baccalaureate nursing students, along with other students, will exhibit poster presentations on various health and wellness topics and issues of interest to community members. Free blood pressure screening, as well as height, weight and body mass index calculation, and other screenings will be available. Kent State University at Geauga is located at 14111 Claridon Troy Rd., Burton. Please call 440834-4187 with any questions. MARCH 17: Educational Speaker Meeting Special guest speaker, Cory Dobbelaere, 7-9 p.m. at TriPoint Medical Center, Physicians Pavilion, presented by NAMI Geauga County and NAMI Lake County. The program is free, and no registration is required. For information or to join the Geauga chapter of NAMI, call 440-285-3945. MARCH 19: Geauga Parks Full Sap Moon Join us for the Full Moon in the Sugar Bush, Saturday, March 19 from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Swine Creek Reservation, Woods Edge Shelter, 16004 Hayes Rd., Middlefield Township. Registration is not required for this free program, suitable for anyone school age and up but not wheelchair/stroller accessible. Call 440-286-9516 for details. MARCH 19: Chinese Auction and Spaghetti Dinner This dinner will be held Saturday, March 19 from 5-8 p.m. at Cardinal High School to help raise funds for London Walsh’s People to People Student Ambassador Program summer 2011 trips to Japan. Tickets are $7 for adults for the dinner and $5 for children 10 years of age and younger. Admission for children under 3 is free. Tickets for the auction are $5 and get you 25 bidding tickets. Additional tickets can be purchased for $1 each or $5 for six. There will also be a 50/50 raffle. Donations of baskets, gift certificates from local businesses, baked goods, and assistance at the event are greatly appreciated. Contact Tammy Wilkes at 440-632-1218 for more information.

MARCH 19: Gardening 101 From 9 a.m. to noon, Master Gardener Joe Banzer outlines the perfect road map for a successful garden, including all the basics for beginners and new ideas for the experienced gardener. Registration fee is $15. Call 440834-4656 to register. Send check payable to OSU Extension, P.O. Box 387, Burton, OH 44021. Class will be held at the Geauga County OSU Extension Office, Patterson Center (on the Burton Fairgrounds), 14269 Claridon-Troy Rd., Burton.

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MARCH 21: Middlefield Recreation Spring Programs Registration Deadline Don’t miss out on the spring programs offered for youth and teen participants by the Middlefield Recreation Department. For a complete list of offerings visit their website at www.middlefieldohio.com and click on Recreation & Parks under the Departments heading or call 440-632-5248 for program details. MARCH 21: Free Blood Pressure Screenings The Middlefield Recreation Department in conjunction with Community Care Ambulance will be offering free blood pressure screenings. Just drop by the Middlefield Municipal Center, 14860 North State Ave., Middlefield, any time between 4 and 6 p.m. to get a gauge on your life. Questions? Call 440-632-5248. MARCH 25: Companion Plants for the Shade Garden Dennis James of DJ’s Greenhouse will highlight many tropical as well as perennial plants other than hosta that will add beauty and interest to the shade and part sun areas of your garden. Registration fee is $15. Class times are 9 a.m. to noon. Light refreshments provided. Call 440-834-4656 to register. Send check payable to OSU Extension, P.O. Box 387, Burton, Ohio 44021. Class will be held at the Geauga County OSU Extension Office, Patterson Center (on the Burton Fairgrounds), 14269 Claridon-Troy Rd., Burton. Space is limited. Please register at least two days before class date. MARCH 26: March In and Prune Out The Geauga County Ohio State University Extension and Sage’s Apples will hold a hands-on pruning school, “March In And Prune Out” at Sage’s Apples, 11355 Chardon Rd. (Route 6) in Chardon. Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. and the class begins at 9 a.m. and ends at noon. There is a registration fee of $20 per family or couple and includes refreshments, handouts, and half peck of apples. The fee, payable to OSU Extension, can be mailed to OSU Extension, P.O. Box 387, Burton, OH 44021 or payable at the door. Any questions, please call the Geauga County Ohio State University Extension Office at 440-834-4656.

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Kleve & Assoc. Insurance Agency, Inc 440-834-4432 ‡ The AARP Automobile Insurance Program from The Hartford is underwritten by Hart ford Fire Insurance Company and its affiliates, One Hartford Plaza, Hartford CT 06155. In Washington, the Program is underwritten by Trumbull Insurance Company. AARP membership is required for Program eligibility in most states. This Program is provided by The Hartford, not AARP or its affiliates. The Hartford pays a royalty fee to AARP for the use of AARP’s intellectual property. These fees are used for the general purposes of AARP. Applicants are individually underwritten and some may not qualify. Specific features, credits and discounts may vary and may not be available in all states in accordance with state filings and applicable law. The premiums quoted by an authorized agent for an AARP program policy include the costs associated with the advice and counsel that your local agent provides. ‡ Some benefits, including First Accident Forgiveness and the Disappearing Deductible, are only available with the optional Advantage Plus package. A policy without these benefits is also available [Call for details.] To qualify for these two benefits, all drivers on the policy must have a clean record (no accidents or violations) for five consecutive years in most states. For the Disappearing Deductible, these five years must include a period of three consecutive years as a policyholder in the AARP Auto Insurance Program (commencing after the effective date of the policy issued through this offer). PA drivers are not eligible for the complete disappearance of the deductible, although it will be reduced to a minimum of $100. The First Accident Forgiveness benefit is not available in Delaware. † If you are age 50 or older, once you’re insured through this Program for at least 60 days, you cannot be refused renewal as long as applicable premiums are paid with due. Also, you and other customary drivers of your vehicles must retain valid licenses, remain physically and mentally capable of operating an automobile, have no convictions for driving while intoxicated and must not have obtained your policy through material misrepresentation. 107292 Rev

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Library Tools to Help You Learn The Geauga County Public Library subscribes to many research databases for children, teens, and adults that are informational AND fun. All you need is a library card! Below are just a few of the many available databases. Check some of these out by visiting www. geaugalibrary.net/databases. Learn to Love Reading: Scholastic BookFlix is an on-line literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. The engaging way to link fact and fiction, BookFlix reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration. Learn Other Languages: Mango is an on-line language-learning system that can help you learn languages like Spanish, French, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, German, Mandarin Chinese, Greek, Italian, Russian and more. Learn What to Read Next: Do you need help finding that perfect book? Perhaps you’re looking for a book in a specific genre, or maybe you just need to know the next book in your favorite mystery series. If so, NoveList Plus is the solution for you. NoveList Plus helps readers decide what books to read next. Enter a favorite title or describe a favorite plot and NoveList Plus will list other books that match your reading tastes.

Rick Porello Comes to Geauga West Library Come meet Rick Porello, a Geauga County resident, at the Geauga West Library on Thursday, March 31 at 7 p.m. Rick will share his experiences writing true-crime novels, particularly “To Kill the Irishman” and its long road to Hollywood. He will also sign books prior to the event. Porello’s current book, “Superthief – A Master Burglar, the Mafia and the Biggest Bank Heist in U.S. History” (2005), is a ForeWord Magazine award winner and currently in development for film. Porello is an accomplished drummer and spent two and a half years traveling internationally with the great Sammy Davis Jr. before he left to pursue a career in law enforcement. He is currently Police Chief in Lyndhurst. Geauga West Library is located at 13455 Chillicothe Rd., Chesterland. This event is sponsored by the West Geauga Friends of the Library and is free to the public. For more information call 440-729-4250.

Bestselling Author’s Novel Set in Geauga County Bestselling Ohio author, Shelley Shepard Gray will be at Sparrow Christian Bookshop in Middlefield, on Tuesday, March 15 at 2:30 p.m. Gray will be promoting her latest novel titled, “The Caregiver: Families of Honor.” The Caregiver is the first in a three-book series entitled ‘Families of Honor.’ The series takes place in Geauga County in the fictional town of Jacob’s Crossing. The novel is about a romance between Lucy Troyer and Calvin Weaver. Lucy comes to Jacob’s Crossing to care for her cousin Mattie, who is about to undergo chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer. Lucy is a widow with some dark memories. Calvin, the oldest of three brothers, was been badly burned in a past relationship. Gray is the beloved author of the ‘Sisters of the Heart’ series, including Hidden, Wanted, and Forgiven, and the ‘Seasons of Sugarcreek’ series. Before writing, she was a teacher in both Texas and Colorado. She now lives in southern Ohio where she writes full time. Gray says, “I started writing about the Amish because their way of life appealed to me. I wanted to write stories about regular, likeable people in extraordinary situations and who just happened to be Amish. Sparrow Christian Bookshop is located at the intersection of State Routes 87 and 608 in Middlefield. The shop is open from 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. on Friday, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday.

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Around the Campfire By Ellie Behman There is something about a campfire that finds its way into one’s soul and remains there until the familiar aroma awakens beautiful memories: A family sitting around telling stories; marshmallows melting on the end of hand-hewn sticks; hot, orange, flickering flames reaching for the sky. Staring into the fiery coals seems to have a hypnotic effect, something that is mesmerizing and tranquil at the same time. The magic of a campfire knows no limits. Camping was an important part of our lives as the children were growing up. We began with an old army tent and eventually graduated to a trailer, but the essence of the adventure remained the same. The children gathered the wood, took walks among the evergreens, and created crafts out of pine cones and leaves. What could be better than enjoying the free gifts that God offers us? Years have passed since the first time we set up our old rugged tent, but the experience has left its mark. We still enjoy sitting around a roaring fire with our grandchildren. They now gather the wood, toast the marshmallows, roast the hot dogs, and tell stories. What greater legacy do we have than the warm memories of simple pleasures that entertained entire families? To this day, the smoky fragrance from a neighboring barbeque causes those memories to rush in, memories that are passed down from generation to generation.

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MC Studio (formerly A Garden’s Way) offers more than just art classes. It offers many children’s programs including: • Preschool smARTs , a creative alternative to preschool. • Afterschool smARTs, homework help and a safe place to hang out after school. • Home-school smARTs, includes creative writing, reading enrichment and journaling, as well as art. Once a month, MC Studio has a Kids Art Night where parents can drop their children off for dinner, art, and creative activities. It also has workshops, creative movement and exercise classes and art classes for all ages, levels, abilities and disabilities. For more information about MC Studio, call Carlene Exline (Miss Car) at 440-313-8012 or visit www.misscarstudio.com. The studio is located at 14595 Baird St. in Burton.

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The weather is showing signs of spring. The days are getting longer and the sun feels warmer as it moves closer to the earth, seeding thoughts of spring. This is a good time to start some stretching and walking in order to alleviate chances of strains once the golfing season arrives. One thing that is good to help get the golf game started on a good note is to make sure the abdominal muscles are toned. Walking will help with flexibility until those muscles start to show a little bit of strength. Then do bent knee sit-ups in order to strengthen the core, which will also help to maintain good balance. After building stamina and flexibility doing these exercises, practicing posture and making a complete turn will give large benefits when the season starts. Try this. • Put a club across the back under both arms. • Set a golf ball on the floor. • Take a golf stance with good posture and position the ball properly in the stance. • Now turn back until the lead shoulder is under the chin and the end of the club is pointed behind the ball. • Use good leg movement as you attempt to complete the back swing. • Now turn back in the opposite direction until the club end surpasses the ball, allowing the shoulder to finish under the chin and the torso to finish facing the target. It will probably take some time to get the flexibility needed to complete a full shoulder turn in both directions. If it happens right away, practice the movement until it becomes fluent with a certain amount of rhythm to it. Make sure there’s nothing forced in any particular part of the motion. Grooving a full turn will help with tempo and consistent distance with every club in the bag. It will also help to return the club face at the same spot in the bottom of the swing. Have fun! Talk to you soon.

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what would By Joe Novak Energy prices are about to skyrocket! The days of “cheap” gas are gone and, no, your local gas station or the oil company it sells for are not to blame. Most people don’t realize that there are three main factors that drive the price of gas and home heating fuels that are refined from crude oil. Natural gas is another article and not included here. The first price driver is supply and demand. This is so basic that your third grader can explain it to you. The more people want something and the less there is the more you pay for that item. This is not the case for gas at this moment in time except that the cold winter has made the supply for heating oil rise as well as the price. The second price driver is speculation on the commodities market. If speculators think that Libya is going to shut off its oil to the world, they buy oil futures believing that they will get more for them when they sell at some future date. This is what is driving up oil prices today and will until the unrest in the Middle East settles down. The third driver is the value of the

dollar. The American green back is being devalued due to our national debt and you thought, “So what, we owe the rest of the word a bazillion dollars, big deal.” If the dollar is not worth as much as it was a year ago, we pay more for oil and everything else we purchase from around the globe. If you use propane, the price is also tied to the price of crude oil since it is a byproduct of gas refining. You may be able to shop around for propane deals; however, you must own your own tank to do that. If you have the means to purchase a tank, you can then negotiate a price from several suppliers and pick the lowest price. To find out what Joe would do, e-mail questions to editorial@middlefieldpost. com. Joe has 20-plus years’ experience in manufacturing and says that as a small business owner, he found that you either learn how to solve a problem yourself or pay to have it done. Joe’s articles are his opinion and are only intended as a guide. Please consult an expert when in doubt.

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