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Melanie May, Local Songwriter, Wins Strum Magazine Contest
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ore and more people need assistance for housing, heating, groceries, and gas these days, and many of them are reaching out to churches. Burton’s White House Chocolates is helping area churches in a “Pay it Forward” fundraiser that will be kicked off for the Easter season. They are making 3-pound premium milk chocolate fish bars to donate to churches physically located in Geauga County. The fish has long been a symbol of Christianity, and appears in a number of places in Biblical scripture. The bars, presented in pretty gold boxes and molded with the name Jesus, are each 8 by 16 and a half inches thick, and would sell at the store for about $30. White House Chocolates owners, Debbie and Ken Butler had the unique mold for the fish specially made to help local churches through this economic crisis. Ken stated that he hopes their contribution will inspire other small business owners to want to help out in their community. The churches, like all of us, are suffering through these hard times, and so are encouraged to sell or auction the bars to raise money. They are free to use the proceeds for whatever good works they choose, and since so many people are unable to contribute as much as they used to, churches
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Ken & Debbie Butler, owners of White House Chocolates, with a 3-pound premium milk chocolate fish to be donated.
Bicycling 322 Miles to Support WWII Veterans Elise Bruening, a Madison High School junior, is bicycling approximately 322 miles from McKeesport, Penn. to Washington, D.C. this April to raise funding and support for a wonderful organization called “Honor Flight Cleveland.” Honor Flight is a volunteer, non-profit organization that flies World War II veterans to the Washington D.C. World War II Memorial at no cost to them. Elise spent the day with these remarkable American heroes on just such a trip this past August, and was overwhelmed by the emotions that were generated as they visited the many great war memorials and shared stories and memories. There were smiles, tears, laughter, and at the trips conclusion, a bittersweet parting. Honor Flight’s Jan Merrick called Elise an “exceptional young lady,” and a great supporter of this cause.
Elise’s goal is to raise $10,000, which is the total cost to fly one Honor Flight group of veterans to Washington D.C. She plans to take six days to bicycle to Washington along the Great Allegheny Passage Trail during spring break, April 16-21. Averaging approximately 50 miles per day, she will pass through Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Maryland, and stay at hostels and other inexpensive lodgings. With her, she will carry the medals of a World War II Prisoner-of-War Veteran who passed away without ever seeing the World War II Memorial. She hopes this will serve as a symbolic gesture of his presence, and highlight the fact that so many other veterans have passed away without ever seeing the memorial, which wasn’t completed until
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Local Songwriter Wins Strum Magazine Contest Continued from page 1 recorded an album in a highly respected Nashville studio, I want that music to get heard by as many people as possible. I’ve always been able to relate to country music and it means a lot when I have fans tell me that my music has helped them achieve their own dreams or situations in life.” Melanie’s passion extends to those fans. “I dedicate so much time to my dream. I spend hours on end responding to fan mail and comments,” she reveals. “Every message I receive, I answer myself.” It’s a routine that has paid off for the down-to-earth artist. This rising star’s latest accomplishment came when she quietly, without telling either friends or family, entered her hit single, GREEN, into a writer’s contest held by Strum Magazine out of Nashville, Tenn. Just days ago she was contacted as the first place winner, and now she will co-write with Stan Webb, who wrote Tracy Byrd’s hit song, I’M FROM THE COUNTRY. She will also receive a pass to and perform at the Nashville Songwriters Festival on Music Row, appear on the Billy Block Show, perform during a round at the Listening Room, at Pick’s Nashville, and at the Cadillac Ranch in Nashville during the week of the Country Music Awards Festival. Melanie’s winning song, GREEN, was inspired by a true story. When Melanie’s boyfriend joined the army, they reluctantly decided it was best to split up before he went off to boot camp. This made Melanie think of how hard it was for all the families, especially the spouses with children, who had to live without a loved one who was off defending America. There is much more to come from this young star known as Nashville’s best kept secret; and in closing Melanie says, “This dream I’ve chosen to chase down is certainly, to put it in one word, crazy! However, I guarantee that once I reach the top, I’m gonna write a song about my journey and it’ll be a number one hit.” You can listen to Melanie’s music, join her fan club, keep track of her appearances and tour dates, and even purchase Melanie May merchandise on her website www.melaniemaycountry.com.
Bicycling 322 Miles to Support WWII Veterans Continued from page 1 2004. She will forward pictures, via satellite phone, to the Honor Flight Cleveland Facebook site to keep everyone posted on her progress. You can honor our great American World War II veterans by supporting this fundraiser with a tax-deductible donation to Honor Flight Cleveland, “Six Days to D.C.,” 37 Levan Dr., Painesville, OH 44077. All donations go directly to the veterans to pay for airfare, food, and supporting materials for the flight to Washington D.C. this summer. With over 1,000 World War II veterans dying each day, it is imperative that as many men and women see their memorial as soon as possible. Please make checks payable to: Honor Flight Cleveland. You can view the fundraising goal progress at Honor Flight Cleveland Facebook. Additional information can be found at honorflightcleveland.com.
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Back before the village purchased a small tractor with a snowplow and snow blower, clearing the sidewalks was done the old fashion way. Here you can see a “one horsepower snowplow” clearing the sidewalk on West High Street. It was a simple wooden v-plow hooked up to old dobbin and did the job very efficiently. I’m not sure why this method was abandoned, but with today’s high price of gasoline, maybe this way was better.
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This picture was taken in the early 1950’s of the business block on the north side of West High Street. The section that currently houses Roadhouse Music had not yet been built. Visible are the A & P GROCERY STORE, the WESTERN AUTO STORE that was owned by Mr. and Mrs. Zang, the SANITARY DAIRY RESTAURANT and the TOWN TAVERN. There was still an open alley between the restaurant and the tavern that later was enclosed.
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ERNEST F. PFENNIGER, 92, of Burton, entered eternal rest Friday evening, March 18, 2011 at Burton Healthcare. He is reunited with his loving wife, Betty Jane (Van Horn) who passed in 2002. Ernest was born in Burton to the late Fred and Josie (Fenton) Pfenniger on March 28, 1918. Ernest is a U.S. Army Veteran and served as a Medic during WWII. He is a retired Geauga County truck driver and carpenter. He will be sadly missed by his children, Denny (Sandra) Pfenniger of Burton, Donald Pfenniger of Carson, Calif., and Becky Pfenniger of Mansfield, Ohio ; and many grandchildren and friends. He is preceded in death by his wife and son, Robert. A private gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date. Ernest’s final resting place will be in Fowler’s Mill Cemetery in Munson. Arrangements have been entrusted to Best Funeral Home, 15809 Madison Rd., Middlefield. On-line condolences may be sent at www.bestfunerals.com Willie Lee Spring McGurer, age 84, was born Dec. 14, 1926 in Norfolk, Va., and passed on March 9, 2011 in Tulsa, Okla. after a prolonged fight with breast cancer. Willie was the thirteenth child in her family of thirteen, and at her passing was the last surviving child of the Spring Family. Willie grew up during the WWll era and contributed to the construction of the USS Hornet, CV-12 Aircraft Carrier, in a true “Rosie the Riveter” style of wartime women workers. Twenty years later, Willie’s son served on that same ship. During WWll Willie met her husband, Frank Nelson McGurer of the U S Navy. After the war Willie moved to Middlefield, Ohio with her husband and raised two children Frank Lee McGurer, and Bonnie Lynn McGurer Kinley. In 1959 the family moved to Fort Lauderdale, Fla. for family health reasons. Willie’s husband, Frank Nelson McGurer preceded her in death at age 60, in November 1984, due to a heart attack. Willie’s daughter Bonnie Lynn McGurer Kinley also preceded her in death, December 2005, due to medical complications. In September 2008 Willie moved to be with her son in Tulsa, Okla. until her passing. Willie is survived by her son and his wife, a son-in-law, four grand children, six great grandchildren, and six great-great grandchildren. Willie’s cremated remains will be placed in their final resting place with her husband in Middlefield Village Cemetery, Middlefield, Ohio.
are grateful for the assistance with their local and missionary aid. Churches can request a fish from March 30 to Dec. 31, 2011, and if they have a special project, they may qualify for a second fish. Only churches in Geauga County are eligible to receive a donated chocolate fish. Geauga County churches should contact White House Chocolates at 14607 Kinsman Rd., Middlefield, 44062, or call 440-834-3133.
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APRIL 3: Choir Helps Geauga Hunger Task Force The voices of the Good Tiding Benefit Choir will raise spirits and funds for the Geauga Hunger Task Force by performing the Easter sections of GF Handel’s “Messiah at 3 p.m. at Notre Dame Chapel, 13000 Auburn Rd., Munson, home of the Sisters of Notre Dame. There is no charge for the performances but a goodwill offering will be taken. Reservations are not necessary. For information, contact Lori Sebulski at United Way Services of Geauga County at 440-2852261 extension 225 or lsebulski@uws.org. 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. APRIL 14-16: Rummage Sale at Christ Covenant Church Christ Covenant Church on Route 87 in Middlefield is currently accepting donations for their rummage sale to benefit Charity Children’s Ministry. Sale hours are Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contact Barb at 440-632-9510 to make arrangements for donations to be dropped off. APRIL 16: Sedar Dinner Huntsburg Congregational Church, 12435 Madison Rd. is hosting a Seder Dinner presented by a representative of Jews for Jesus on Saturday, April 16 at 6 p.m. You will learn about the traditions of Passover meal, and about the Jewish roots of Christianity. Space is limited. Please call the church to reserve your place 440-636-5504.
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A Brief History of Soap By Jacquie Foote
What does spring cleaning remind you of? It reminds me of soap! Just think of it! Someone got the idea of mixing fatty acids (such as animal fat) with alkali carbonates (as in wood or plant ash) and using the result to wash with. Remarkable! (Almost as uncanny as thinking of the first person to eat a kiwi.) But it did happen ... and quite a long time ago. A formula for soap consisting of water, alkali and cassia oil was written on a Babylonian clay tablet around 2200 B.C. But Babylonians knew of soap even before that. There are Babylonian clay cylinders dating from 2800 B.C. that contain a soap-like substance. The Ebers papyrus from Egypt around 1550 B.C. mentions that ancient Egyptians combined animal and vegetable oils with alkaline salts to make a soap-like substance which they not only used in baths but also in the preparation of wool for weaving. Did the Ancient Egyptians learn to make soap from the Babylonians? Moving on in ancient history, we find that, according to Pliny the Elder, by the 600s B.C. the Phoenicians were making soap from goat’s fat and wood ashes. They used it as an article of barter with the Gauls. It is in Historia Naturalis by Pliny the Elder that the word “soap” first appears in a European language. Pliny wrote that, among the Gauls and Germans, men liked to use soap serving the public... the community...for 28 years
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as a pomade for hair. It is no surprise to learn that soap was widely known in the Roman Empire. Did they learn about if from Egypt or Phoenicia? Or was it the Celts? In any case, Romans made soap from the first century B.C. But a main ingredient in their soap was urine. The urine contained ammonium carbonate which reacted with the oils and fat in wool for a partial saponification (which is the name for the reaction between fatty acids and alkali that results in soap.) People called fullones walked the city streets collecting urine to sell to the soap makers. But we shouldn’t blame the Celts for the Roman recipe for soap. The Celts, it seems, produced their soap from animal fats and plant ashes. Whether or not he Celts taught the Romans about soap, many believe they are responsible for its name. They called it saipo, from which the word soap is derived. The importance of soap for washing and cleaning was apparently not widely recognized until the second century A.D. Galen, a Greek physician, wrote of soap as being more than a medicine, but also as useful in cleaning the body. Nearer in time, the writings attributed to the eighth century Arab, Jabir ibn Hayyan, repeatedly mention soap as a cleansing agent. The Arabs made their soap from vegetable oil such as olive oil or aromatic oils such as thyme oil. Sodium Lye (Al-Soda Al-Kawia) NaOH was used for the first time in their soaps. Furthermore, many of their soaps were perfumed and colored, and some were even liquid. Do you suppose the ancients who invented soap also invented spring cleaning? Jacquie Foote is a volunteer for the Geauga County Historical Society’s Century Village Museum, 14653 East Park St., Burton. 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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Spring is around the corner, and with it the desire to burn old brush. We want to help you accomplish this safely and legally. First, please call for a permit. We are willing to work with you to conduct your burns according to the Open Burn Laws of Ohio. There are certain restrictions regarding distance from structures and type of material burned. The biggest problem we encounter is the burning of items that constitute an illegal open burn: rubber, tires, plastics, vinyl, shingles and garbage. If the smoke generated causes medical issues with neighbors we may show up to extinguish the burn. Smoke that travels across public thoroughfares creates a traffic hazard and the individual responsible could be held liable for any traffic accidents resulting from the smoke. While we appreciate reporting actual fires, reporting of fires with a lack of information or without investigating if it is an actual fire or an authorized controlled burn, especially during hazardous winter road conditions, is a particular problem. We do not want to unnecessarily risk the firefighters and public safety with an emergency response that may not be necessary. Please just take the time to stop, get an accurate address, verify the type of fire, and identify yourself with name and contact number. For burn permits call the station at 440-632-1907 or, Chief Bill Reed at 440-4787320. Remember we are still installing free smoke and CO detectors for residents of Middlefield Village, Middlefield Township and Huntsburg Township please call 440-6321907 to be placed on the installation list we are generally installing two smoke and one CO detector per household at no cost. These units use 10-year batteries. Remember SMOKE DETECTORS SAVE LIVES! Please protect yourselves and your loved ones.
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“Pvt. Second Class Behman, reporting for duty ma’m,” I wanted to blurt out. I quickly decided to keep my “so called” comedy routine under wraps. Most serious gardeners wouldn’t appreciate a novice, such as myself, making light of an important planting session. These ladies know their plants and can rattle off their names quicker than a fast talking auctioneer. Perennials, annuals, herbs, ground covers - - what’s it all about? I was bound and determined to “dig deep” and get to the “root” of expert gardening. This was my first official planting job, joining a group of women from the garden club I was a member of for a brief time. I signed up, eager to begin a new venture, but knowing full well that they weren‘t getting a prize. We had volunteered to beautify the barren grounds surrounding a local nursing home and I wasn‘t going to let my insecurity stop me. I was a woman on a mission. My backpack was loaded with gardening tools, rug, knee pads and gloves. I strutted onto the grounds like a geriatric turkey and mumbled to myself, “the gloves are on - - - let the games begin.” I tried kneeling, but even with the help of cushions the clicking and snapping of my bones reminded me that wasn’t a good idea. I spent the rest of the time bent over like those wooden statues in people’s yards. All I needed was a pair of the old fashioned polka dotted pantaloons and I’d look right at home. I was plucking those weeds as deftly as a beautician plucks her customer’s eyebrows when our leader brought me a flat of Begonia’s and asked me to begin planting. “WHAT AN HONOR”, I thought. She entrusted those plants to me and I was going to do everything in my power to do my very best. As I stood back to look over the area I had worked on I was surprised to see the beautiful results. I marveled at the improvement even when the least amount of attention is given. Maybe I wasn’t as incompetent as I thought. Why I even planned on returning to continue my latest love affair with mother earth. Hmmm, wonder if any stores in the area carry polka dotted pantaloons!
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Beautiful spring weather has one disadvantage: the sun shines through the windows setting off dust and dirt that somehow hadn’t been there before. Wondering about the history of spring cleaning, I checked the Internet to see who we could blame for this madness. The origin could hail from the Persian New Year “shaking the house”, which still exits today. More likely the practice can be traced to the ancient Jewish cleansing of the house before Passover. During the 19th century in America, prior to the advent of the vacuum cleaner, March was often the best time for dusting because it was getting warm enough to open windows and doors (but not warm enough for insects to be a problem), and the high winds could carry the dust out of the house.
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In the laundry: Attack spaghetti, barbecue or ketchup stains with a white distilled vinegar and water solution. Remove perspiration odor and stains on clothing by spraying full-strength distilled vinegar on underarm and collar areas before tossing into wash machine. Get water and salt stains off shoes and boots by wiping them down with a solution of equal parts vinegar and water. Keep the steam iron clean by getting rid of mineral deposits in the vents. Fill chamber with a solution of equal parts water and vinegar. Set upright and steam for 5 minutes. When iron is cool, rinse with water. Refill and shake water through vents onto an old cloth. All around the house: Put on a pair of white cotton gloves and clean your mini blinds by dipping your fingers into a solution of equal parts white distilled vinegar and warm tap water, and running your fingers across both sides of each blind. Be sure to check out the website for the other 992 tips, or take a trip to the library and ask one of the librarians to help you find one of their many books on all the helpful things vinegar can do to make spring cleaning a breeze.
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Just as a way to help everyone with spring cleanups and getting the strayed stones back where they belong in driveways, I’ve discovered a new way to use an old tool. Wherever the stones are strewn about in the lawn, use your 5 (or 6 or whatever) tined pitchfork. Place the back of the tines flat on the ground and slide them along at the stones, kind of like using a hockey stick to play hockey. The stones go flying in the general direction that you hit them, and the grass stays put. It’s fun to find all the different angles and various ways you can swing to get the job done. This method does take some work, but your old pitchfork used like this, will separate the stones from the grass much better than any kind of rake. It’s about time to get the old muscles back in shape for yard work anyway! Happy Spring.
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Making Spring Cleaning a Family Affair The thought of involving the whole family in spring cleaning can either make you laugh out loud or want to run for cover, but with a little bit of organization, what first seems to be an overwhelming chore can be turned into a bonding experience. Kids can turn a home from clean to chaotic in a matter of minutes, and months of everyone’s dirt, snow and cold weather clothing and gear is now piled high in all our homes, so shouldn’t the whole family contribute to undoing the mess they helped make? Here’s a few tips to turn the task from terrifying to terrific. Tip Number 1: Organize. Find a place for everything. The important thing is to find a system that works for you, and keep it going. If you’re one of those people who is struggling to get organized, setting up that system is half the battle, and the entire war can be won simply by delegating a place for every item in your house. If everything has a place, you’ll know where to find it, and won’t wind up buying five pairs of scissors because you can’t find any. Plus, it will teach the kids how to create and utilize a system. It’s just a matter of making it a habit to put books back on the shelves, dirty clothes in the laundry basket, and hang up shirts and jackets instead of tossing them on a chair. Tip Number 2: Keep expectations realistic. We can’t expect kids to clean like we do, and have to understand the physical and mental development of children when assigning a chore. For example, how coordinated are they? Can they handle a squeeze mop and a bucket of water? How many steps can they follow in any given task? If a chore is too easy, a child can get bored, but if it’s too challenging, he can get overwhelmed. Keep assignments simple and age appropriate, but don’t underestimate what they can do. Tip Number 3: Demonstrate how to do the task from start to finish. When assigning chores, it’s a good idea for parents to walk through the job, offering specific instructions so the child knows exactly what is expected of them. For example, does dusting involve taking everything off the shelves and tables, or simply dusting around items? Since kids learn best by doing, try not to interfere too much, but do offer guidance along the way. If they complete their chores doing the best job they can but it’s not quite up to your standard, grit your teeth and leave it. That will send the message that you have confidence in their abilities.
Tip Number 4: Make it fun. If you go into the task with a sour attitude, kids will pick up on it and be negative. To get everyone working in a positive light, put on a favorite CD, allow them each to pick their chores, or make it into a contest (complete with teams and a pre-game huddle if you have a large enough work force.) Don’t forget water and snack breaks. By working together, spring cleaning can be a breeze. The time put into it can be cut dramatically, the whole family can spend some quality time together, and everyone will be able to find what they need when they need it. Happy cleaning and happy spring.
Appliance Collection April 9 The Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District would like to inform residents in Geauga County that the ad in the Country Savings Magazine has an error for the date of the one-day appliance collection in Geauga County. It is NOT on April 2. The correct date for the one-day Appliance Collection is Saturday, April 9 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Geauga County Engineer’s yard, 12665 Merritt Rd. in Chardon. Do not bring any appliances to the engineer’s yard on April 2. No one will be there on that day. The appliance collection for Geauga County is the following Saturday, April 9 from 9 a.m. to noon. Thank you, and sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.
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Spring Peepers Here they come, emerging from under logs or behind loose bark on trees to welcome the spring thaw, and our nights will now be filled with the sleigh-belllike chorus of armies of spring peepers. Although we hear them every night, it’s safe to say that many of us have never seen one of these reclusive little guys who only grow to about 1.5 inches, can live for three years, and survive even if most of their bodies freeze during the winter months. They’re well-camouflaged tan or brown and can be easily recognized, should you be
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Researchers at DDC Clinic for Special Needs Children have identified a new disease and the gene related to this condition. The disease manifests in cerebral vascular disorder and early onset of stroke, and has never been described in medical literature before. The findings will appear in an online edition of the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). The first patient with this condition was referred to DDC Clinic four years ago. Early signs of the disease include relatively smaller size at birth, low muscle tone and being irritable during infancy, and poor growth and short stature during their childhood. These children have poor blood circulation in their hands and feet, and frequently develop frostbite during the winter. They also have low-pitch hoarse voices, joint problems and abnormal laboratory findings. Dr. Heng Wang, a physician scientist at DDC Clinic, believed that this might be a new condition. While working to assist these children, DDC Clinic received referrals from physicians of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital for six more children with similar clinical features. Some of these children displayed more severe symptoms with a history of early onset of stroke. Genomewide genetic mapping studies performed by the DDC Clinic research team suggested that all children were affected by the same disorder and that a mutation, or variant, in the SAMHD1 gene was responsible for this novel condition. SAMHD1 was originally identified in human dendritic cells and its roles in immune function and inflammation are further highlighted by this study. “The disease consistently attacks vessels of certain organs while sparing others. The specificity in targeting cerebral vessels in this condition is astonishing”, said Dr. Wang, Medical Director of DDC Clinic and senior author of the study. The researchers have named the condition as SAMS association, which stands for the acronym of Stenosis, Aneurysm, Moyamoya and Stroke, the most striking characteristics of the cerebral vascular disorders associated with this condition. The first three letters of the gene have been included in the name to indicate its genetic connection. “We are very excited about our findings and are ready to move to the next step in further understanding the exact molecular mechanism of the disease and its treatment,” said Dr. Baozhong Xin, a research scientist of DDC Clinic and lead author on the study. The research team notes that although the disease was found in Amish communities and might be rare in the general population, the study is an important contribution to the body of knowledge about the SAMHD1
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Be Prepared for an Emergency By Vicki Wilson Watching the events following the horrific tragedy in Japan, we should all be double-checking our emergency supplies so we are ready for any type of emergency. Are you prepared? Do you have an emergency kit in your home or car? With spring and summer storms on the way, there is the strong possibility of a power outage in our area. Snow melt and the heavy rain this past month caused flooding problems, Ohio’s most common natural disaster with tornados a close second. All areas of our country have problems: snowstorms, flooding, tornados, hurricanes, earthquakes and fire. The Ohio Committee for Severe Weather Awareness (OCSWA) recommends we all develop a year-round disaster plan for severe weather conditions. This Committee is made up of 14 agencies and organizations, including the American Red Cross, the Ohio Department on Aging and the National Weather Service, that offer education to Ohioans concerning the natural disasters that typically affect our state. The first step to being prepared for severe weather before it happens would be to assemble a “disaster kit” for your home and car. A sampling of the essential items includes a weather radio, extra batteries, matches, nonperishable foods, bottled water, a first aid kit, clothing, sleeping bags, important phone numbers and documents, cash and extra prescription medicines. Visit
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Are you one of those people who opens the windows, prepares a bucket of hot, sudsy water and digs in for a day (or three) of spring cleaning? Or do you head to the garage, determined to finally get organized this year? March 20 marked the turning point for a new season – spring. We associate spring with flowers bursting from the ground, birds singing and a few rain showers. It could also be considered a time to open up the windows of our life to find what is really important to us, and to discover what it would be like to live our life with more ease at work and at home. Take a deep breath of this wonderful spring air and think about what you would be, do or have if time, money and energy weren’t deterring factors. Have fun with this, dare to dream a little. A day or so after you make your list, take a look at it and pick one item that you want to take steps toward now. The steps you take don’t need to be big. If you want to plant an amazing flower bed, start with making a list of your favorite flowers. Thinking about your next step toward something you really want can put a lively step in all your spring cleaning chores. Lori Gorrell offers True Colors Coaching & Consulting and says, “A personal coach is someone to help you gain clarity and focus about what you want and who you are by using proven tools to help your ‘True Colors’ come to light.” Call her at 440-391-4771 or e-mail llgorrell@live.com. See her website at www.truecolorscc.com.
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The Sum of the Parts By Linton Sharpnack Because of the growing popularity and obvious effectiveness of many herbal supplements, increasing time and money is being spent to get herbs to fit into current medical practice. One example of this trend is a recent $8.1 million grant sponsored by the U.S. Institute of Health, the National Cancer Institute, and the Office of Dietary Supplements that focuses on understanding the action mechanisms of nine “high priority” herbs. The scientific efforts are designed to identify key components in an attempt to see how the herb works. There is already a level of acceptance for the use and effectiveness of these herbs, which are recognized by the medical community, and the primary reason they are included in the research. They include: Ashwagandha - anxiety, neurodegeneration, immune system, Astragalus – immune system builder, Devil’s Claw – anti-inflammatory, Echinacea – immuno-stimulant, Asian Ginseng – adaptogen, and rejuvenating, Hops – sedative activity, Milk Thistle – liver protection, Thunder god Vine – anti-
inflammatory and rheumatoid arthritis, and Turmeric – anti-inflammatory. Many of these herbs fall into the category of immune system boosters or anti-inflammatory agents. Several have shown promise in fighting cancer. I applaud the scientific community for recognizing these herbs for their overall effectiveness. This research should be encouraged as it lends credibility to the use of herbs in contemporary medicine. As I walk in nature there is a total experience made up of many components; the smells, colors, textures, sounds, and even temperatures. We need to relax and experience the interrelationship between man and plants and be grateful that so many have healing properties. Go for a walk in the woods and enjoy the experience. Use herbs to improve your health and live in appreciation of the plant. Linton Sharpnack is the proprietor of Healthy Deposits, 14950 State Ave., Middlefield. For more information, call 440-632-5484
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Plantar Fasciitis By Dr. David Fakadej Plantar fasciitis is pain on the bottom of the foot often in conjunction with heel spurs on the bottom of the heel bone that point toward the toes. An ‘unrelated’ heel spur on the back of the heel bone points upward into the calf. Muscles pull bones. When the leg muscles get worked up, they pull on bones. There are muscles attached to the leg bones (anterior tibialis and peroneus longus), whose tendons reach around each side of the ankle and attach to nearly every bone on the bottom of the foot – kind of like stirrups on a horse. When these muscles tighten, the leg bones don’t move resulting in a ‘hiking’ of the arch when the foot is planted firmly on the ground. When the arch hikes up, the plantar (bottom of foot) mucles becomes flaccid. The nervous system corrects flacid muscles by toning up those muscles, which will increase the pull between the heel bone and the bones in the ball of the foot, which can and will lead to bone spurs and thickening of the fascia (other connective tissues). Also in the leg, calf muscles (gastoc and soleus) attach the upper and lower leg bones through the Achilles tendon into the back top of the heel bone. When the calf muscles pull, they lift the heel up moving the ball of the foot down. When the foot is planted firmly on the ground, the calf muscle tension can and will cause bone spurs to develop on top of the heel bone pointing up into the calf. If the heel does not lift then the mucles will pull on the upper leg to bend the knee. Bent knees are unacceptable for walking or runing so the thigh muscles tighten to keep the knee straight. The thigh muscle will also pull on the front of the pelvis tilting it down making the low back muscles tighten to maintain an upright posture. The thigh is a big strong muscle and does not have to work as hard as the smaller calf and leg muscles, or nearly as hard as
the smaller plantar and low back intrinsic muscles. The smaller the muscle, the greater the pain. This is a neurologically controlled reaction to tight calf and leg muscles all to maintain normal posture while performing normal activities of daily living. I see a few patients each year that go the conventional medical route first. When someone with plantar fasciitis comes to me the first question I ask is, “Who examined and treated the calf and thigh muscles?” Not surprisingly, they reply, “Nobody, the problem is in the foot!” I ignore the foot. The conventional wisdom of specialists rendered no relief treating the foot for foot pain. I go further by relying on neurology. My remedy is fairly straightforward. Friction massage the calf and leg muscles, strip through multiple trigger points in the calf and leg (this should hurt, a lot), petrissage the calf and leg muscles, then friction massage again and a superficial stroking maneuver (preferrably with Tiger Balm and DMSO). Then Active Release Technique of the thigh muscles and perhaps an adjustment of the knee, ankle, and foot to release compressed joints and restore proprioceptive neurological function. The result is relaxation of tight calf and leg muscles, lowering arch stress, plantar muscle reflex stretch and relaxation, less knee stress with relaxation of thigh muscles, and easing of low back muscle tension and pain. Total treatment time is usually about 5 minutes per leg. Immediately upon standing, foot pain and back pain reduce. You are feeling better in two or three treatments during which you can learn to do it for yourself. Dr. David Fakadej, DC, LMT, is the proprietor at Journey Health Care & Chiropractic, 17652 Munn Rd., Auburn Township. Call him at 440543-2771, or e-mail drfakadej@hotmail.com.
April Is Child Abuse Prevention Month To promote April as National Child Abuse prevention Month, the 2nd annual 5k race/1 mile fun walk for child abuse prevention will be held April 16 at Punderson State Park, 11755 Kinsman Rd., Newbury. The pre-registration fee is $20, race day registration begins at 8 a.m. and the fee is $25. Children participating in the 1 mile fun walk are free. For more information visit our website at www.geaugajfs.org or call Job and Family Services, 440-285-1287 or 1-800-209-7590.
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Spring is just around the corner. I heard the first woodpecker working on the last day of February, which is a sure indicator that spring like weather is only days away. The meteorologists are saying it will be a hot March, but after the cold of the winter months it wouldn’t take much of a temperature rise to make it feel like a heat wave. Playing short shots off a firm tight lie can always be challenging. A good way to ensure that the shot leaves the club with a solid contact on the face is to move the ball back in the stance off the right heel. This will help keep the hands ahead of the ball both at address and through the hitting area. Releasing the hands past the ball will make sure you don’t skull or hit a fat shot on a firm tight lie. Use the shoulders and arms while pulling through, keeping the face of the club finishing at the hole. Shots made within a thirty yard radius of the green should always finish with the clubface at the line you are trying to land the shot. This can be accomplished by keeping the shoulders moving as the ball makes contact with the club. This shot is made consistently by not allowing the hands to get active when approaching the hitting area. Quickly setting the wrists and initiating the shot with the shoulders allows the hands to remain in front of the body, making the chance for a soft shot off the face of the club. Remember to keep the hands passive as the shoulders pull through the hitting area, and release the club when the hands are past the ball. Talk to you soon.
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50 Years/50 Miles Hike to Ansel’s Cave Gifford Grover was a well-known Russell Township resident who, during the early to mid 20th century, enjoyed guiding visitors to the cave he knew his whole life. Now you, too, can hike all the eastern trails at The West Woods – including the Ansel’s Cave Trail, Ansel’s Cave Link Trail, Trout Lily Trail, Discovery Trail and Neighbor’s Way Trail – with Grover (come to life through naturalist and natural thespian John Kolar.) Two separate programs at The West Woods Nature Center, when attended together, may resemble a day that a newspaper reporter spent with Grover back in 1949. Begin your visit with Grover Gifford: Ansel’s Cave Memories on Sunday, March 22 from 1 to 2 p.m. to hear Grover share all the best Ansel’s Cave lore. He’ll even bring the reporter’s full-page article and photos to show. Then, as part of Geauga Park District’s 50 Years/50 Miles hiking series, follow Grover to Ansel’s Cave to experience the beauty of the historic Sharon Conglomerate rock outcropping, a variety of spring bird songs and frog calls, and possibly some early spring wildflowers. Meet at the Nature Center Parking Lot for a hike lasting from 2 to 3:30 p.m. A scorecard will be available to track your miles toward your 50mile goal and an exclusive 50th anniversary pin. Registration is not required for these free International Year of Forests programs, suitable for anyone school age and up. The hike will not be wheelchair / stroller accessible. For more information on 50 Years/50 Miles, visit What’s New at http://geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Annual Nature Writing Contest Nature writers of all ages may submit poetry and prose to Geauga Park District’s 16th Annual Nature Writing Contest for the chance to win acclaim and cash prizes. Categories are both prose and poetry in the following age groups: Adult (ages 18 and older,) Adolescent (ages 11 to 17,) and Children (age 10 and younger.) All entries must include nature-oriented subjects or themes and be received at the Donald W. Meyer Center at Big Creek Park no later than Friday, April 1 at 4 p.m. See the contest’s full rules and application under Things to Do, Arts in Nature at http://geaugaparkdistrict.org, or call Sandy Woolf at 440-286-9516. Results will be announced Friday, May 20. Then cash prizes, awarded by Geauga Park District Foundation, will be presented at the 15th Annual Nature Writers’ Coffeehouse to be held Friday, June 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. at The West Woods Nature Center, 9465 Kinsman Rd. (Route 87), Russell Township. Winners will be encouraged but not required to read their work at this event. Also find Geauga Park District online on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
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Wild Times at Kent State Geauga Sometimes things can get a little wild at the Regional Academic Center of Kent State University at Geauga. On Feb. 22, as part of the recruitment drive for volunteers for the busy upcoming season, Lynn Charles, Manager of Volunteer Services at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, brought along a Zoo Docent (a long-time volunteer that is trained to handle animals and participate in educational outreach,) a snake, and a hedgehog as she told students about the numerous benefits of volunteering at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. These include free admission, discounts, volunteer appreciation events, notification of special exhibits, a monthly volunteer newsletter, and opportunities to meet new people. To learn more about the volunteer opportunities at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, please visit www.clemetzoo.com and click on the Get Involved link. The Regional Academic Center is part of Kent State University at Geauga and is located at the intersection of State Routes 82 and 91 in Twinsburg. For more information on the Regional Academic Center, please visit www.geauga.kent.edu or call 330-487-0574.
Contest Deadline Approaching March 31 marks the end of the “Count Maple Max Contest.” To enter the drawing for a Geauga County Get-Away Basket: an overnight stay at the Red Maple Inn, dinner at Bass Lake Inn & Taverne, Maple products from A Sugarbush Creek Farm and much more, pick up a new guide and see how many times you can spot Maple Max. Maple Max began his adventures in March of 2010 by attending various events and posing for photos. He also writes a monthly column, and is featured in the Geauga County Tourism’s Newsletter “Where in the County is Maple Max?” To keep up with Max, receive the monthly newsletter, ‘Like’ us on Facebook, and post your photos with Max, follow the links on www.TourGeauga.com. Visitor Guides can be picked up at many area businesses, or by contacting the tourism office 440-632-1538 or 800-775-TOUR. They can also be requested on-line. Your Maple Max count can be sent to Geauga County Tourism-Maple Max, P.O. Box 846, Middlefield, OH, 44062 or Lynda@TourGeauga.com.
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Cardinal High School February Students of the Month
Brooke Hauser – Freshman What goals do you have for this school year? My goal is to have a great softball season. Describe yourself in three words? Outgoing, Determined, Athletic What is your favorite out-of-school activity? Basketball What is your favorite animal? Dog
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What goals do you have for this school year? To have a good balance between hanging with friends and schoolwork. Describe yourself in three words? Loud, Energetic, Talkative What is your favorite out-of-school activity? Playing my violin. What is your favorite animal? Dolphin
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Ohio Lottery’s Academic All Star COSI at Jordak Elementary & CIS The students at Jordak Elementary School and Cardinal Intermediate School were scientists for the day when the traveling COSI program, “It’s Super Chemistry”, visited on March 1 and 2. The PTA sponsored event had an informational assembly and tons of hands-on experiments. Thanks, PTA!
Dominyc Karasek was selected as the Ohio Lottery’s February Academic All Star. Dominyc earned this award based on academic excellence, responsibility, attitude, leadership, school spirit and pride, citizenship, extra curricular activities and community service. Dominyc will be recognized at an event where he will receive a certificate of excellence. His name and Mrs. Melissa Cardinal’s recommendation letter are on the Ohio Lottery’s website. Congratulations Dominyc!
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Alexis Brown – Junior
What goals do you have for this school year? To maintain a good GPA Describe yourself in three words? Bright, Dependable, Confident What is your favorite out-of-school activity? Hanging out with my family and friends What is your favorite animal? Dog
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What goals do you have for this school year? To enjoy my senior year as much as possible. Describe yourself in three words? Chill, Amiable, Smart What is your favorite out-of-school activity? Weight lifting What is your favorite animal? Tiger
World Math Day “Uniting the world with numbers” is the motto of World Math Day, a math competition that 6th, 7th and 8th graders participated in at Cardinal Middle School on March 1. The online competition has students playing computerized one-minute mental math games against students from countries around the world. This year 5.3 million students from 218 different countries participated in World Math Day and correctly answered a total of 428,598,215 questions. The competition began at 6 a.m. Monday and lasted until 6 a.m. Wednesday, or as long as it was March 1 somewhere in the world. Together students at CMS were able to answer a total of 214,741 math questions correctly. 6th Grade Highest Accuracy – Alex Michener 98% for 32 games. Highest Score in one game – Jordyn Schultz 51 correct answers in one game. Highest Math Day Competition Score – Megan Tucker 2,383 points. Highest
Total Correct Answers – Jenna Moore 2,656 correct answers. 7th grade Highest Accuracy – Michelle Michael 97% for 103 games.Highest score in one game – Ken Peterson 66 correct answers in one game. Highest Math Day Competition Score – Ken Peterson 2,642 points. Highest Total Correct Answers – Noah Farmwald 10,005 correct answers. 8th grade Highest Accuracy – Cassidy Kolson 97% for 101 games. Highest score in one game – Zak Loze 53 correct answers in one game. Highest Math Day competition score – Lars Torres 3,333 points. Highest Total correct answers – Chris Norieka 9,536 correct answers. Best in CMS Highest Math Day competition score – Lars Torres 3,333 points. Highest Total correct answers – Noah Farmwald 10,005 correct answers. Awesome job everyone!
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College Not Always Answer to Great Career By Joe Novak Many high school students look forward to getting away from home and attending an out of state college as a rite of passage. In today’s economy and with college tuition prices on the rise, many families, even with some scholarship help, could wind up bankrupt paying $10,000 to $50,000 a year for tuition. Here is my take on college: If your child is a mediocre high school student, they will be a lousy college student, mark my words. Eighty percent of college students are there to party and have a good time on mom and dad’s dime. My eldest son was a party animal in high school and wanted me to fund his co-ed chasing in college. I told him to work one year and save up the money for the first quarter, and I would reimburse him on a sliding scale: 100% for a 4.0, 80% for a 3.0 and 70% for a 2.5 grade. Anything lower and he was on his own. He never went to college, yet today he owns a computer business that generates more income than his younger brother who is a corporate attorney. I myself only have a twoyear degree from Lakeland. When I sold my business we were selling to forty countries around the world and had a contract with Anheuser-Busch to supply parts to their can manufacturing facilities. You don’t need to go to college to make a great living. You do
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Division IV winners (from left to right) Frank Oliveras, 1st Place; Thuc Vu, 2nd Place; and Martin Hillyer, 3rd Place. Division IV (Adults) was completed Saturday, Feb. 26, by 28 participants. Frank Oliveras from Madison won all four of his games and took first place. Two players scored 3 1/2 points each: Martin Hillyer from Painesville, and Thuc Vu, an Allegheny College student from Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam. A tiebreaker determined Thuc Vu to be the second place winner with Martin Hillyer taking third place. Four players each one three games: Jonathan Bumbarger of Wickliffe, Ken Fiore of Sheffield Lake, Gary Gifford of Mentor, and Dean Moore of Perry.
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April will be a busy month at the Middlefield Library with three excellent adult programs. Did you realize that the Civil War began 150 years ago this April? To remember and learn about this difficult period in American history attend “42nd Ohio Volunteer in the Civil War” on Wednesday, April 13 at 7 p.m. Scott Longert of the James A. Garfield National Historic Site will discuss the origins and men of this Ohio regiment, include stories and anecdotes taken from soldiers’ letters and memoirs and discuss the regiment’s role at the battles of Middle Creek, KY and Vicksburg, MS. Sunday, April 17 from 1 to 5 p.m. will be “Archaeology of the New World,” where patrons can view and learn about historical artifacts from the western hemisphere. Presented by the Mahoning Valley Archaeological Society, this unique experience will allow visitors to uncover the archaeology and cultural anthropology of our lands. The featured artist for “Art in the Mart” is M. Claire Zurbuch. Many people may recognize his photographs from his previous displays at the Middlefield Library. His latest presentation, “Photographing Italy” will be held on Thursday, April 28 at 7 p.m. Mr. Zurbuch will be joined by his wife, Kay, as they recount their recent travels and provide tips on photography. Experience his spectacular photographs capturing Rome, Florence, Verona, Venice, and more. This program is a must see for aspiring photographers and armchair travelers! To register for these programs simply stop by the Middlefield Library, 16167 East High St., Middlefield, or call 440-632-1961.
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9th Annual Edible Book Festival The Burton Public Library will host the annual Edible Book Festival on Saturday, April 2 from 11 a.m. until noon. The Edible Book Festival is celebrated world-wide every year on or around April Fool’s Day. The object is to use your imagination and make something edible that somehow represents a book. It can be a cake, a sandwich, or anything else you can think of, and then eat it! All ages are welcome to participate in this fun and creative project. Make your edible book at home and bring it to the library at 11 a.m. on April 2. There will be prizes for Funniest, Most Realistic, and Most Unique edible books. For edible book ideas, visit the official Edible Book Festival website at http://books2eat.com. If you do not wish to make an edible book at home, come anyway. We’ll have some “books” you can decorate, plus stories and FUN! (Books decorated at the Library will not be eligible for prizes.) Please call the library at 440-834-4466 to register. The Burton Public Library is located at 14588 West Park St. in the center of Burton Village.
4-H Caprine Kids Meeting The Geauga Caprine Kids 4-H Club met on Feb. 19 and March 19. During the meeting it was decided that the Geauga Caprine Kids would participate in the Geauga County 4-H candy bar sale in May. The rubber duck race committee met on Feb. 27 to discuss plans for the upcoming rubber duck race.
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Children and Computers Part 1 of 3 By Chief Ed Samec
This is the first in a three part series about kids, computer safety, and what parents and guardians need to know.
The internet has become a popular tool for our children, whether the use be homework, research, playing games, or social networking. It’s important to follow guidelines and be aware of potential dangers when children are on the internet. The FBI has compiled safety tips that parents can use to help ensure their children are safe when working with the internet. While online computer exploration opens a world of possibilities for children, they can also be exposed to dangers as they hit the road exploring the information highway. There are individuals who attempt to sexually exploit children through the use of on-line services and the Internet. Some of these individuals gradually seduce their targets through the use of attention, affection, kindness, and even gifts. These individuals are often willing to devote considerable amounts of time, money, and energy in this process. They listen to and empathize with the problems of children. They will be aware of the latest music, hobbies, and interests of children. These individuals attempt to gradually lower children’s inhibitions by slowly introducing sexual context and content into their conversations. There are other individuals, however, who immediately engage in sexually explicit conversation with children. Some offenders primarily collect and trade childpornographic images, while others seek face-to-face meetings with children via online contacts. It is important for parents to understand that children can be indirectly victimized through conversation, i.e. “chat,” as well as the transfer of sexually explicit information and material. Computer-sex offenders may also be evaluating children
they come in contact with on-line for future face-to-face contact and direct victimization. Parents and children should remember that a computer-sex offender can be any age or sex. The person does not have to fit the caricature of a dirty, unkempt, older man wearing a raincoat to be someone who could harm a child. Children, especially adolescents, are sometimes interested in and curious about sexuality and sexually explicit material. They may be moving away from the total control of parents and seeking to establish new relationships outside their family. Because they may be curious, children/ adolescents sometimes use their on-line access to actively seek out such materials and individuals. Sex offenders targeting children will use and exploit these characteristics and needs. Some adolescent children may also be attracted to and lured by on-line offenders closer to their age who, although not technically child molesters, may be dangerous. Nevertheless, they have been seduced and manipulated by a clever offender and do not fully understand or recognize the potential danger of these contacts. This guide was prepared from actual investigations involving child victims, as well as investigations where law enforcement officers posed as children. Further information on protecting your child on-line may be found in the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children’s http:// www.2fbi.gov/cgi-bin/outside.cgi? http:// www.missingkids.com. Child Safety on the Information Highway and Teen Safety on the Information Highway pamphlets. Watch the next Middlefield Post for Part 2 in this important series, and learn the signs that tell you that your child might be at risk on-line.
Absentee Ballots A primary election will be held on Tuesday, May 3. Residents of Geauga County who would like to vote an absentee ballot should fill out an absentee application now. Each request must have the applicant’s original signature. Requests can be mailed to: Geauga County Board of Elections, 470 Center St., Bldg 6-A, Chardon, OH 44024. Applications for absentee ballots for the May 3 election will be accepted through noon on Saturday, April 30. Voters may also vote absentee in person at the Board of Elections Office through May 2. The Board of Elections will be open on Saturday, April 30 from 8 a.m. to noon. Voters can download an absentee application online at http://www.co.geauga.oh.us/Departments/ BOE/Absentee.aspx. For more information, call the Board of Elections at 440-279-2030.
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{ community interest } MARCH 31: Blood Drive The American Red Cross will hold a Blood Drive from 3 to 7 p.m. Bring your Red Cross donor card or another form of positive ID. The Geauga County Democratic Party Headquarters and Social Hall is located at 12420 Kinsman Rd. in Newbury, just east of Route 44. For more information go to www. geaugadems.org, http://www.geaugadems. org or call 440-218-2747. APRIL 2: Take Me Out to the Ball Game! The Cardinal Athletic Boosters will host their 8th annual Reverse Raffle on Saturday, April 2 at the Middlefield Fire Hall on Route 608, just north of Route 87. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with 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. There will be 50/50, side boards, a Chinese auction, silent auction, surprise drawing, lottery ticket giveaway, door prizes and more.For information or tickets call: 440-632-5478 (Tally), 440-632-5913 (Diane) or 440-6329845 (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! APRIL 2: Pasta & Salad Bar Enjoy the music of The Al Bonnis Group with all you can eat meatballs, bread and a beverage from 3 to 7 p.m. at Belle’s American Grille on Burton Square. Tickets, available at the door, are $15 for adults and $6 for children under 10. Event sponsored by the Newbury Boosters Club. APRIL 3: Hydraulic Fracking in Ohio This informational town hall forum will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Representatives from the Northeast Ohio Gas Accountability
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Project (NEOGAP), an organization that utilizes media, public education, and community organizing to improve oil and gas development in Ohio. They will talk about the hydrofracking process, the dangers, and protecting your well water. In 2007, twenty-two water wells in Bainbridge were contaminated from drilling. The Geauga County Democratic Party Headquarters and Social Hall is located at 12420 Kinsman Rd. in Newbury, just east of Route 44. For more information about the Geauga County Democratic Party, go to www.geaugadems.org, http://www. geaugadems.org or call 440-218-2747. APRIL 5: Author’s Night Join us at the Middlefield Library, Library, 16167 East High St., at 6 p.m. to hear local author Rudi Binder who will speak about his two books: The Meaning, An Odyssey in Medicine and More Than Meets the Eye. Rudi was born in Vienna, Austria, and for many years he and his wife Hertha, also an opthalmologist and eye surgeon, practiced in Geauga County. RSVP at 440-968-3519.
APRIL 7-9: Rummage Sale A three-day rummage sale will be held Thursday-Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donations will be received at headquarters on April 4-6 at the Geauga County Democratic Party Headquarters and Social Hall, 12420 Kinsman Rd., Newbury, just east of Route 44. For more information about
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APRIL 8: Benefit Dinner There will be a benefit dinner and auction for Ray and Christina Miller at Joe’s Window Shop on the corner of Shedd Road and Route 168 on April 8. The Millers have four children and Christina has medical costs, and taxi expenses for her regular visits to her heart specialists in Cleveland and Beachwood. This is an all you can eat dinner of BBQ chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, creamed peas, cole slaw, date pudding, a variety of pies, and a beverage. The meal is at 5 p.m. and carryouts start at 4 p.m. Call 440-834-0326 to make reservations. A Chinese auction and a live auction starts at 7 p.m. Donations are needed and greatly appreciated. To have donations picked up, call Gid Hershberger at 440-632-9065. APRIL 8: Oink and Squeal The Burton American Legion Hall, 14052 Goodwin St, Burton will host a raffle and Chinese auction on April 9 to benefit their scholarship fund. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the raffle will start at 7 p.m. Raffle tickets are $2 each or 10 for $1. First prize is $250, second is $150, third is $75 and 20 hams will be given away. Food is available through the Legion kitchen. Admission is non perishable food items, bath items or cash for the local food bank. For tickets, contact
APRIL 11: The Stroke, Coumadin & Heart Disease Group This group provides support to patients and their families who have heart disease, or may have had a stroke. They meet the second Monday of the month at 11 a.m. at the West Geauga Senior Center, 11414 Caves Rd., Chesterland. For more information call 440-729-2782. APRIL 12: The Veterans Issues Support Group and Diabetes Group Focus is on available resources and services for qualified senior veterans, 60 and over. The Group meets the second Tuesday of each month at 11 a.m., at the Chagrin Falls Senior Center, 8100 East Washington St. For more information call 440-247-8510. The Diabetes Group, meeting at the Middlefield Senior Center, 15820 Ridgewood Dr., will offer a supportive atmosphere where frustrations, coping skills and tips can be shared. Meetings will be on the second Tuesday of the month at 12:30 p.m. For more information call 440-632-0611. APRIL 14: Swiss Steak Dinner The Cardinal High School track team will be hosting a Swiss steak dinner from 4:307 p.m. in the cafetorium at Cardinal Middle School, 16175 Almeda Dr. Proceeds help defray the pay-to-participate costs for the team members. The dinner is $8 for adults, $5 for student under age 10 years and free to all preschoolers. Please come to support our fine athletes. APRIL 16: Spring Ahead Bazaar Claridon Senior Girl Scout Troop 1324 is looking for crafters and vendors for its Spring Ahead Bazaar to be held from 9 a.m.3 p.m. at the Claridon Town Hall at 13930 Mayfield Rd. at the corner of Claridon-Troy Road and Route 322. Tables are $15 each. Call Dolly at 440-635-1173 for reservations or more information. APRIL 16: Music Booster Chinese Auction Cardinal Music Boosters are holding their annual Chinese auction at the Cardinal Middle School, 16175 Almeda Dr. The doors open at 3 p.m. and the drawings begin at 5 p.m. sharp. Admission is $5 and includes one sheet of bidding tickets. Additional sheets are $3 each. There will be hundreds of great prizes, 50/50 raffles, sideboards. door prizes, and a concession stand. Call Merry Lou at 440-632-0860 to donate items and buy tickets. Tickets are limited, some may be available at the door the day of the auction. Come out and support our music programs.
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APRIL 17: SummerFest Idol Auditions Audition dates for Garrettsville Idol, the grand finale that closes out the Garrettsville SummerFest Festival, will be April 17, May 15 and June 26. The first round of auditions are scheduled for April 17 at James A. Garfield Schools’ Iva Walker Auditorium, 10233 State Route 88, Garrettsville, starting at 1 p.m. Contestants are asked to come prepared to sing without musical accompaniment. Register online at www. garrettsvillesummer fest.com or call SkyLane Bowling at 330-527-9999 for details. APRIL 19: Parkinson’s Support Group Meeting the third Tuesday of the month, at 11 a.m. at the Chardon Senior Center, located at 12555 Ravenwood Dr., 440-2792131. The group will discuss the effects of the disease and share coping strategies for both patient and caregiver.
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Tootsie is Looking for Love Tootsie is one of 19 cats that we’re rescued last July in Middlefield. So far 13 have been adopted into loving and caring homes and I want nothing less for Tootsie. She is a sweetheart, and very content to snuggle beside you, or perch on top of the recliner as in this photo. She loves to be combed, and is eager to share her love. Tootsie is about 8-years old, spayed, vaccinated and has tested negative for leukemia/ FIV. To meet Tootsie, please contact Kathy Deptola Animal Rescue 440 474 9721 or tassambud@windstream.net.
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