Vol. 4 No. 16
June 9, 2010
Happy Father’s Day
Inside This Issue...
Men Who Earned the Title “Father”
By Jacquie Foote
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hen we speak of a “father” we usually mean a biological father ... or one who has taken the place of a biological father. But sometimes we accord a man who has made truly significant contributions to the world the title of “father” in his field. Such men are the subject of this article. George Washington: Father of the United States of America his remarkable man was born in Westmoreland County, Va., on Feb. 22, 1732, the eldest child from his father Augustine Washington’s second marriage. Young Washington lived on the family estate on Pope Creek until his father died in 1743. After that he went to live with his older halfbrother, Lawrence, at Mount Vernon. When Lawrence died of tuberculosis in 1752, Washington inherited Mount Vernon. Washington served in the British army during the French and Indian War, becoming known for his intelligence, bravery and excellent leadership style and being promoted to colonel. Washington left the army in 1758 and returned to Mount Vernon. In January 1759, he married a young widow named Martha Dandrige Custis. Washington, unable to have children, raised Martha’s as his own. In June 1775, Congress’s unanimous vote made Washington commander-in-chief of the Continental Army. George Washington came into the Revolutionary War at a time when the colonists were suffering defeat after defeat. He not only helped them achieve victory, but he saved them from exactly what they had sought to escape. Continued on page 6
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Middlefield Relay for Life Grosses $54,000 Despite Storms By Nancy Hrivnak Neither rain, lightning, thunder nor vast amounts of mud could keep six people from completing 20-hour nonstop walks of distances ranging from 22 to 26 miles during the 2010 American Cancer Society Middlefield Relay for Life on May 22 and 23 at Cardinal High School. Storms forced relay organizers to clear the track about 3 p.m. Saturday and move about 400 event participants into the Cardinal High School gymnasium for about an hour, according to Laura Libbe, income development coordinator for the ACS. Those completing 20-hour walks walked indoor instead of on the track during the downpour. When weather conditions safely permitted, most relayers returned to sodden campsites and a muddy track. Some shed saturated footwear to go barefoot. Dedication and perseverance allowed relayers to gross about $54,000 toward their event goal of $61,000. “I was amazed at how well things went despite the weather conditions,” Laura said. “At times there were about six inches of standing water on the track.” If you’d like to help Middlefield Relay for Life participants reach their $61,000 goal, donations are still accepted at The American Cancer Society, Attention: Middlefield Relay for Life, 10501 Euclid Ave., Cleveland OH 44106. Lisa Briggs and Sue Fisher of the Geauga Credit Union Inc. volunteered to coordinate the Relay for Life Middlefield luncheon for cancer survivors. They thank the following area businesses that donated food, services, and/or door prize gifts for the event. Donating food were Chow Down, Crossroads Country Café, Middlefield Giant Eagle, Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op, EcoWater / Servisoft, the Briggs family, Sue Fisher, and Sandy Howard. Donating flowers/plants was Santa Mary. Donating helium for balloons was Northeastern Party Outlet. Donating prizes and gifts were boojee beads, 2010 Middlefield Relay for Life teams, Ron Hodous, the Middlefield Post, White House Chocolates, Tai Pan, Junction Auto, Geauga Vision, Sparrow Christian Bookstore, Crist Miller, and Miller’s Country Jams. Once again, the greater Middlefield community came together to make good things happen.
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Mr. William Smart, a Civil War veteran, was a widower who raised his six children after his wife died giving birth to the youngest. He was a single parent for 21 years. While not exactly amazing now in the 21st century, back in the 1800s it was unheard of for a man to raise children alone. (Even today we think being a single parent of six young children is worthy of note!) Mr. Smart’s daughter, Mrs. Sonora Smart-Dodd (Mrs. John Bruce Dodd), got the idea for Father’s Day in 1909 while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon at her church. She began to envision a special day to honor her father … and, in fact, all fathers. A wise woman, she started by encouraging local churches to institute a Father’s Day observance beginning the following year (1910). Her choice for such a day was a Sunday in June, the month of her father’s birth. Her idea took hold quickly, and the following year, Spokane’s mayor proclaimed June 19, 1910 to be the first Father’s Day celebration. Through Mrs. Dodd’s continued efforts, interest in the celebration of Father’s Day grew and spread to other cities, states and, even, countries. As a special sign of love, Mrs. Dodd encouraged wearing roses on Father’s Day in honor of fathers. A red rose was to be worn for fathers who were still living, and a white rose honored fathers who had died. It wasn’t until 56 years later that the first presidential proclamation honoring fathers was issued. In 1966, President Lyndon Johnson designated the third Sunday in June as Father’s Day. Even so, the holiday was not really made permanent until 1972 when President Richard Nixon signed a presidential resolution making the third Sunday in June officially Father’s Day in the United States. And whom do we celebrate on Fathers’ Day? Mrs. Dodd wanted us to take this special day to remember and honor our fathers. But almost from the beginning, many people also took the occasion to remember their grandfathers, sons, brothers, uncles, and men who were not related but who had earned the right to be called “someone special.” Now, as “non-traditional” family structures become more common, any nurturing man – a “big brother,” a brother-in-law, a neighbor or perhaps another special man who is “like a father” – is likely to be honored on Father’s Day. So, nowadays, it is safe to say, Fathers’ Day is to honor the men in our lives who are fathers or who stand in the place of our fathers … who are always there, most often in the background, with a steady love too often unacknowledged and taken for granted. 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 web site at www.geaugahistorical.org.
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Continued from page 1 You see, after the victory over the British, he was offered the position as “King of the New World,” but he responded, “I didn’t fight a war with King George III to become King George I.” Instead, he became the first president and helped to establish a nation “... under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice, for all.” As president, Washington revered the Constitution and guided his nation into becoming a true republic. Because of his success, he was re-elected for a second term. He left office in 1797 and died at his estate on Dec. 14, 1799. He was not only the beloved “Father of His Country,” but also the beloved dad and grandfather to Martha’s children. James Madison: Father of the United States Constitution ames Madison was a humble man, who, though he was more influential in the drafting of the U.S. Constitution than any other person, insisted that it was the “work of many heads and many hands.” He became the fourth president of the United States, one of only three presidents who were unable to have children. However, his hard work and dedication to the Constitution’s development earned him the title of “Father.”
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J.R.R. Tolkien: Father of Modern Fantasy Literature orn in South Africa, Tolkien lived in a village there where his father searched for diamonds. When his father died, Tolkien, mother and brother moved back to England. He became an English writer, poet, professor, and philologist. He wrote many novels, including the very famous, “The Hobbit” and “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy.
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Last year, I hated being a Christian. I was in shock over my father’s sudden death in May of 2009, an experience I did not expect to have for many years. As a Christian, I felt guilty about the intensity of my pain. I wanted to push through the valley of grief with strong faith, but I was hurting. I found myself wrestling with the idea that God is in charge of everything. My father’s death slammed me face down into the concrete foundation of my faith. Was I going to keep believing in God? If so, would I continue to serve Him? He authorized the whole mess that I was experiencing. Did I really want to live a life of self-denial when it could mean this level of pain – possibly worse to come? I assessed the cost of being a Christian for the first time in 20 years. Ultimately, I decided I was willing to pay the price, but it took more than a few weeks of inner turmoil and prayer to reach that decision. Grieving is a difficult and frustrating process, and that first fatherless Father’s Day was overwhelming. I was apprehensive as I drove to my church, unsure how I would react. As I started to sing with the
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congregation, a deep black hole began forming over my heart. Nothing felt real except the sensation of profound loss. A growing emptiness was consuming me. I threw down my pride as my spirit called out to God in desperation, fearing that it was too late, that there would be no reply, that I deserved to be punished for even considering abandoning my faith. Then, cutting through my anguish in a calm and gentle voice, God spoke into my heart. He said, “You will never be without a Father’s love.” That was all. The pain was still there, but the despair was gone. In its place was His surpassing peace and the confidence that, with His guidance, a purposeful life was ahead of me. It is time again for Father‘s Day. Like last year, I am uncertain how I will react. Should I visit my father’s grave? Should I tell people how blessed they are to still have fathers with which to celebrate? Should I quietly live through the day and thank God when it is over? What I know for sure is that on June 20, I will celebrate the father I was so privileged to have for 24 years. I will also celebrate the Father who is making sure I am cherished as a daughter. It is difficult at times to accept God as my only Father, but He manifests His compassion. I am not alone. I am not abandoned. I am tenderly cared for by the God who “laid the earth’s foundation … while the morning stars sang together and all the angels shouted for joy.” (Job 38:4, 7) “He does not leave me in my pain. He strengthens me through it.” “For you did not receive a spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of sonship. And by him we cry, ‘Abba, Father.’ The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.” (Romans 8:15, 16) I cried out one year ago because my daddy could not give me comfort. I cried out in fear and loneliness. God the Father answered me, reassuring me of his faithful, unending love. God the Father took me in as His child, deepening and maturing my faith. God, my Father, turned a national holiday into a spiritual marker in my life. Praise God, Father’s Day will never be the same. Victoria Bacon coordinates dramatic presentations for the Salt And Light Team (SALT) Ministry at Christ Covenant Church, 16406 Kinsman Rd., Middlefield (44062). Church services begin at 10 a.m. on Sundays. Call Christ Covenant at 440-632-0602, or visit their Web site at www.christcovenant.com.
“Founding Fathers” The phrase “Founding Fathers” refers to the 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention. The religious affiliations of these men are a matter of public record. It is recorded that 49 were Protestant , 2 were Catholics, 2 were deists and for 1 there is no information.
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JUNE 14-18: Pilgrim Mennonite Church Vacation Bible School Pilgrim Mennonite Church will hold their vacation bible school June 14–18 from 6:45 to 9 p.m. nightly for those aged 4 years – 8th graders. NEW THIS YEAR: Special youth class for 9th graders – 25-year-olds. Everyone welcome. Pilgrim Mennonite Church is at 16078 Old State Rd., Middlefield. For more information call 440-289-8320 or 330-527-3239. JUNE 17: Middlefield First United Methodist Church Summer Worship Summer worship schedule at Middlefield First United Methodist Church is 9 & 10:45 a.m. Adult Bible study is 9:45–10:30 a.m. You’re also invited to join the fun on Thursday, June 17, 7:30 p.m. for “Summer Sing,” an informal time of singing some of our favorite songs with the Praise Band. Come as you are! The church is located at 14999 South State Ave. (Route 608) in Middlefield. Call the church at 440-632-0480 for more information or check the Web site at www.middlefieldumc.com. JUNE 21-25: Get Ready to Travel to Rome This Summer!! Your invited to summer vacation Bible camp at Hambden Alliance Church, 9892 Old State Rd. (Route 608) in Hambden, June 21–25 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Call 440-286-5103 to register. Registration is FREE. Play games–get ready for the OLYMPICS! Sing fun songs. Create authentic crafts. Meet Paul & his guard, Brutus. Experience the DRAMA! We’ll be looking for you! JUNE 25: God Shares a Meal God Shares a Meal, Friday, June 25, 4-6:30 p.m. at Middlefield First United Methodist Church. Free meal for anyone who wishes to come. Donations accepted but not required. 14999 South State Ave. (Rt. 608) in Middlefield. Call the church at 440-632-0480 for more information or visit the Web site at www.middlefieldumc.com.
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From Recital to Summer Camp The annual dance recital for Crossroads Dance Concepts is the beginning of the summer season. The recital was on May 28 at Cardinal Middle School. Baton twirling, clogging, hiphop, ballet and tap highlighted many dance numbers to the theme of “That’s Entertainment.” The students, ranging in age from 2 to 15, were adorable and elegant in their colorful, sparkly costumes. Summer camps are great venues for beginners to experience the fun and rigor of dance in an outdoor setting. Students look forward to summer camps in June and July when classes in baton, hip-hop, cheerleading, pom-pom, jump rope and hula hoop and tumbling are enjoyed by all. Camps are June 15, 17, 22, and 24 and July 13, 15, 20, and 22 for ages 4-7 and 8-12, plus special teen’s dance camp, and are priced reasonably. A free T-shirt is included. A new children’s clogging group will emerge this summer. Air-conditioned ballroom classes, as well as line dance, swing and clogging, will be enjoyed by teens and adults. To register for summer classes, call 440-632-9510. Don’t forget, morning pre-school class (art/music/dance) is now registering for fall. Dance Concepts has been in business in the area for 23 years.
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Claridon Senior Girl Scout Troop 1324 has been working hard all year. In October, we had a fall fundraiser selling magazines, candy and nuts. We had a “Make a Difference” day. Our troop decided to help the elderly with work. Our troop took a tour of the domestic violence building in Chardon and stayed for the meeting and reception that followed. We went on a fall event with our service unit and had a blast! We had a potluck dinner together. Then we went on an awesome hay ride and had fun in a corn maze. Before we left the farm, we each got to pick a pumpkin, which we carved at our next troop meeting and party. The girls in our troop entered a video contest sponsored by our council. We didn’t win, but we had fun doing it. In November, we each collected three bags of clothing to donate to Goodwill for “Do a Good Turn” day. We held a Santa Shoppe in November with over 25 crafters and vendors, a bake sale, and Santa Claus, and over 200 people came to spend some time shopping or looking. In December, we adopted a family through Geauga Jobs & Family services. We each went to different businesses and the community to get donations of items and money as well as money we earned at the Santa Shoppe. We shopped, wrapped, and personally delivered the presents to “our” family on a snowy day in December. It was great to help. We also started selling Girl Scout cookies in December and that ran until the middle of March. In January, our troop made blankets to drop off at a nursing home for breast cancer. The blankets were wonderful. It was an extremely fun activity to do as well. In February, we went to our service unit’s World Friendship event, and we
learned about a lot of countries. Our troop presented the country of Romania. We taught other Girl Scouts a popular game from Romania, and the kids loved to play it. We held a food drive the last Saturday in February, which also happened to be a snowy, blustery day, outside the Claridon Town Hall for Geauga Job & Family Services. We collected over 155 pounds of food. In March, we held two cookie booths and delivered cookies. We made a care box for two soldiers; one in Iran and one in Afghanistan. We made cards and put them in the box along with candy and just cool fun stuff. We also accepted cookie donations for WomanSafe. In April our troop had an amazing time on an overnight adventure to Kalahari! Girl Scouts is a lot of fun, and we do a lot of cool things. We have many more upcoming events to do before the scouting year is over.
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Enter Our 2nd Annual Cutest Pet Contest Sponsored by John’s Photography Send in a photo of your pet (along with the pet’s name), and challenge Middlefield Post readers to vote for the best-lookin’ furry fellow or female amongst contest entrants. Send photographs and corresponding pet names by e-mail to editorial@ middlefieldpost.com or via the postal service to Middlefield Post, P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, OH 44062. Photographs to be entered in the contest must be received by the Middlefield Post on Monday, June 21. Capture the look that won your heart, your home and a chunk of your change in a photograph. Photographs of beloved best buddies will appear in the June 30 issue of the Middlefield Post, which will tell readers how to cast one ballot per voter for their choice of “Cutest Pet 2010.” Names and photographs of the top vote getters will be published in the July 21 issue of the Post. The top prize is a photo session with you and your pet at John’s Photography in Burton and an 8-by-10-inch print, two 5-by-7-inch prints, and eight wallet-sized photos.
De-stress; Train a New Best Friend Beat STRESS with a wonderful canine companion! Getting a new best furry friend can have many stress relieving and health benefits. Tall Pines Dog Training on Route 608 in Middlefield can help you and your canine companion build a better relationship. Classes are offered in obedience and agility ranging from beginner to competition levels. Specialty classes such as Doggiecize (a doggie exercise class) and K9 Fun Class (a class where basic obedience skills are put into a game format) are offered periodically throughout the year. Class sizes are limited for individualized attention and to help you master training situations. Many Tall Pines “graduate” dogs go on to become therapy dogs. Tall Pines Dogs are involved with a lot of community activities. Look for therapy dogs at the Middlefield Library in the PAWS for Reading program, helping children to read in July. Watch agility demonstrations and interact with therapy dogs at Lake Farmpark’s Horsefest 2010 in May, Lake Farmpark at Working Dog Weekend in June, Cleveland Botanical Gardens in July, Middlefield Community Days in July, The Rib Cook Off in August and at Weigand’s Lake in September. If you are interested in building a better relationship with your canine companion, check out Tall Pines Dog Training. Information about classes can be found at www.tallpinesk9.com or by calling 440-632-1099.
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By Ronda Addy I’m Duke, an 8-year-old rat terrier. I share my home with three humans and an annoying little mixed breed they constantly refer to as my brother Max. The name of my breed, “rat terrier,” started when Teddy Roosevelt was president. At the time, there were rats all over the White House due to construction. Roosevelt’s dog took care of the problem and exterminated all of the rats, motivating the president to call his dog a rat terrier. Rat terriers were originally developed in Great Britain in 1820 from Manchester and smooth fox terriers. They were brought to America in the 1890s and bred with the smooth fox terrier and the beagle and whippet. The rat terrier’s ability to get rid of rats made them ideal for farmwork. Rat terriers come in three sizes. Standard rat terriers are 14 to 23 inches tall and weigh 12 to 23 pounds. Mid-sized rat terriers are eight to 14 inches tall and weigh six to eight pounds. Toy-size rat terriers are eight inches tall and weigh four to six pounds. Although I am a rat terrier, I am often mistaken for a Jack Russell terrier. However, I have a different temperament and profile. I am less aggressive than a Jack Russell terrier and more sensitive to my environment and my owner’s mood. I have a compact body with a solid neck, strong shoulders, a deep chest and powerful legs. My ears have been left in their natural state, unlike some of my friends’ ears that have been docked to make them stand up. When I was two, my tail was
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The sun is drying out the fairways, and the ball is starting to roll. The spring months in our area were temperate and relatively dry. Those of us who were lucky enough to get out on the golf course when the temperature first allowed are starting to swing like the winter never happened. Last article we talked about striking our drives with an upward blow in order to maximize the new technology that is offered with the driver. There is one other important element to consider when practicing with the driver in order to be consistently long and straight. That is to make sure that the lead arm is approaching the ball above the arm that is trailing. One way to ensure that this has a plausible chance to occur every time is at address. When the ball is being addressed, the gap between the lead arm and the trailing arm should have enough space that a shaft can be set between the two so it points parallel along the target line. Facing the trailing arm’s elbow at the body with the pivot of that arm facing out allows for the proper sequence of events to happen on both the backswing and the downswing. Another action that should be maintained is when the legs start the downswing, the lead hip doesn’t move out of the area it started from at address. This was something one of the announcers at the Masters pointed out in Phil Mickelson’s swing that helped with his controlling the driver. This is a necessary mechanic that is often not looked at very closely by both amateurs and professionals. The hip clears, allowing the club to square but doesn’t move to the left or the right. Robert Kacica is the golf professional at Rolling Green Golf Course, 15900 Mayfield Rd., Huntsburg, 440-636-5171.
Geauga Parks News Construction is now underway and will continue through the fall at Orchard Hills Park, 11414 Caves Rd. in Chester Township. Geauga Park District aims to ensure the conservation of this new 237acre park’s natural habitats while cautiously developing it. Additional amenities under construction include parking, restrooms, trails, a roadway, a sledding hill and a picnic shelter. Join artist Mary Ann Sedivy at Swine
Creek Reservation (lake side), 16004 Hayes Rd., Middlefield/Parkman. Monday, June 21, 6-9 p.m. Learn landscape painting using the light of the longest day of the year. Bring own acrylic paints/materials. Call 440286-9516 for materials list. No experience necessary. Fees: $3 upon registration; $17 to instructor day of program. Wheelchair/ stroller accessible. Pre-registration required. For more information visit the Web site www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Walkers Sought for 18th Annual Medical Mutual of Ohio® Walk for Wishes® The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Ohio, Kentucky & Indiana, Northeast Ohio Region seeks walkers for its annual Medical Mutual of Ohio® Walk for Wishes on Saturday, June 26 at 8:30 a.m. at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, 3900 Wildlife Way. This year, the foundation hopes to exceed $180,000 in donations at the walk. Individuals can visit the Web site at www.makeawishohio.org to register. The walk raises funds to grant wishes of local children battling life-threatening conditions. Participants will each receive a ticket to the zoo and rainforest for the entire day, as well as refreshments. Walkers may participate individually or partner with coworkers, friends or family. Entire route is handicap accessible. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. After the walk, games, food and entertainment are provided. Walkers will also have the opportunity to meet current and past wish families. Honorary Wish Child Nathan will also be at the event to share his wish story. “We are very grateful for what Make-A-Wish provided for our son and family. We have found great joy in supporting the foundation’s mission and hope that you will join us in our efforts to spread hope, strength and joy to children and families of northeast Ohio,” said Ann, Nathan’s mother. The Make-A-Wish Foundation, Northeast Ohio Region hopes that the walk will help make wishes come true for more than 140 local children. Participants who raise $100 or more will receive a Walk for Wishes T-shirt. For more information about this event, contact Ashley Korbas, development officer, at 216-241-3670 or ashleyk@makeawishohio.org.
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Wayne Luoma Memorial Horseshoe Tournament By Walt Pierce On Jan. 18, 2010, the Burton Horseshoe Club lost its founder, leader, friend and number one supporter, horseshoe pitching legend Wayne Luoma. Wayne started the Burton Horseshoe Club, and his dedication and love for the game has kept the club active for over 40 years. The growth of the sport in northeast Ohio can be largely attributed to him. We are where we are now, thanks to him. Many of us had the honor of watching Wayne compete against some of the greatest pitchers in the area: Ansel Copeland, Clyde Mots, Greg Bean, Dead Eye, Stan Manker, Max Roseberry, Ottie Reno, Gary Roberts, Levi Miller Sr., Oscar Manns and Phil Spiesman, just to name a few. All the great times, great matches and great memories will never be forgotten. After Wayne could no longer physically pitch, he still faithfully showed his support by making appearances at our Monday league and tournaments held at the Burton or Middlefield courts. His devotion, continued support and passion for the sport are what kept the Burton Horseshoe Club alive. Not only was Wayne a friend to all of us, he was also a teacher. Wayne has had an unbelievable impact on this sport, every one of us and every person he encountered through horseshoes. On May 22, in honor of this incredible man who had such a huge influence on the sport of horseshoes, the Burton Horseshoe Club and all of northeast Ohio held a memorial tournament at the Great Geauga County Fairgrounds in Burton, home of the Wayne Luoma Courts that were dedicated to him in 1985.
At least 54 people from New York, Pennsylvania and all over Ohio joined the Burton Horseshoe Club at this special event. We cannot put into words how much Wayne Luoma will be missed by the club. He left an unforgettable impact on us by showing us the value of hard work, camaraderie and sportsmanship. These values he instilled in each one of us will live on in every game we play.
Geauga Commissioners Resolution Recognizes Wayne Luoma On May 20, Geauga County Commissioners passed Resolution No. 10-093, honoring Wayne Luoma’s horseshoe pitching tournament history and his promotion of the sport. County commissioner Tracy Jemison read the resolution during the May 22 memorial tournament and ceremonies for Wayne. Howard Bates, president of the board of the Great Geauga County Fair, also spoke and assured attendees that the Wayne Luoma Horseshoe Courts on the grounds of the Great Geauga County Fair will remain on the fairgrounds permanently.
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The horseshoe club Wayne Luoma started continues today and invites anyone interested to join them. From May through Labor Day club members meet and pitch horseshoes on the Wayne Luoma Courts on the grounds of the Great Geauga County Fair on Mondays starting between 6 and 6:30 p.m. For more information, call Paul Buttari, president of the Burton Horseshoe Club at 440-823-5880.
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As summer approaches, several safety concerns are present. First of all, there is pedestrian safety. As pleasant weather comes, many families are walking on our back roads. Bicyclists, joggers, skateboarders, rollerbladers, and scooters are also on the roadways. As a vehicle operator you have a responsibility to watch for these individuals and prevent serious injuries and or fatalities. There is also a responsibility on the part of the pedestrians and other persons listed above. Bright-colored clothing and lights when dusk approaches are helpful. There are now a variety of fluorescent vests and armbands that are extremely effective in marking pedestrians and non-motorized vehicle traffic. Automobile drivers must be continually alert for buggy traffic and also other slowmoving farm equipment, i.e., tractors and hay wagons. Buggy operators should keep their buggies well illuminated and use a combination of hand signals and turn-signal lights if at all possible. Watch for oncoming vehicles when pulling out of intersections such as Burton-Windsor and Old State Roads. Nice weather is also the time for backyard fires and the burning of brush piles. Small well-attended cooking fires do not require permits. However, large fires to get rid of brush and other agricultural waste require a permit from the fire department. Do not use gasoline when attempting to light outdoor fires the danger of severe burns is probable. Flames have been known to flash right back to the individual lighting the fire. The safest method is using a propane torch with newspaper, or some easily ignited kindling of some sort. Diesel or kerosene can be used in some instances, but care must be exercised in using diesel or kerosene. The department can sometimes perform your brush pile burns on a training night. Contact the department for arrangements. Another reminder: Get your free smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on the grant program. Call 440-632-1907 and get on the installation list. This program is for Middlefield Village, Middlefield Township and Huntsburg Township residents. We are happy to serve you. Stay safe.
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CASA for KIDS Spring Training Class CASA for KIDS congratulates the 2010 spring training class for completing a 32-hour training course for volunteers. To learn more about how you can volunteer to advocate for abused and neglected children in Geauga County, contact CASA for KIDS at 440-279-1699 or visit the Web site at www.geaugacasa.org.
CASA Appreciation Evening A May 6 celebration in Chardon recognized the contributions made by CASA volunteers. Advocates of the year Sandra Thompson, Steve Thompson and Janet Rice (pictured at right) were honored for their dedication and commitment to the CASA program and mission.
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When weather and road conditions permit after June 3, MC70 and No. 8 stones will be applied to Huntsburg Township gravel roads. During the three- to four-day application process, each road will be temporarily closed as the matrials are spread. Township trustees request limited horse traffic during and after applications until the road surfaces harden.
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The Middlefield Police Department is participating in the “Click It or Ticket” seat belt campaign. “The purpose of the program is to raise use and awareness of seat belts,” Mayor William Poole says. “Seat belts do save lives. Our goal is to make our roadways as safe as possible; along with the education and awareness portion of the program, we will be enforcing seat belt violations at a ‘zero tolerance’ level.” A recently released U.S. Department of Transportation study estimates that 1,652 lives could be saved and 22,372 serious injuries avoided each year on America’s roadways if seat belt use rates rose to 90 percent in every state. The new research report, based on 2007 data, also estimates that seat belts saved a stunning 15,147 lives that year. The study’s findings were released as the transportation department launched its “Click It or Ticket” nationwide enforcement campaign. The “Click It or Ticket” campaign ran from May 24 to June 6. The mobilization, expected to involve more than 10,000 police agencies, is supported by $8 million in national advertising funded through congress and coordinated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The ads, which will air in English and Spanish, generate awareness of the increased enforcement efforts and the increased chance of getting a ticket if you are not buckled up. Ads are being aired on television, radio, and online.
If It Sounds Too Good to Be True, It Probably Is The Middlefield Police Department recently has received numerous calls that are linked to scams. There are numerous variations of scams and fake sweepstakes, but the end result is that you lose money and assets due to the scams. “I have been a police officer for many years and have seen upstanding and honest people lose their life savings to these scams. It’s sad and unfortunate, but it does happen every day,” said Lt. Mike Fabian. “I offer several tips to remember when dealing with a potential scam. Applying the following tips can greatly reduce your chances of falling victim to con artists.” These tips include, “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” Scams operate worldwide to convince people to spend money for illegal or fake lotteries and sweepstakes. These scams claim you have a good chance to win or that you have already won a prize but require you to pay money or provide strangers with your personal information, like a credit card number, bank account number or money to claim the prize. A form of scam that has infiltrated Geauga County as of late is one where the caller claims to be a family member who is stranded out of town or in Canada. The caller requests money to be wired to a Western Union type location. The scammer preys upon elderly persons when conducting this form of scam. Elderly citizens oftentimes do not attempt to verify the validity of the request as they panic and want to help their family member as soon as possible. Some scams illegally use real game
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By Denise Bly Are you ready for the biggest party of the summer? Be quick; Garrettsville SummerFest will be here before you know it. The party starts June 25 and will run until June 27. This year’s theme is “Party Gras.”
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by Garrettsville Dairy Queen by obtaining a www.garrettsvillesummerfest.com or at SkyL just by showing up at the main stage before on Saturday. Whoever eats one ice cream con each group will be declared the winner. The ice contests are broken down into age groups declared in each group. The Pass, Punt and Kick Contest sponsor Club is open to boys and girls up to 14 years o forms can be obtained online at www.garrettsv com, SkyLane Bowling or on Saturday at 9:30 station. Contest starts at 10 a.m. and contest prepared to show proof of age. Trophies w The Lions Club also sponsors the rubber duck adults can purchase a duck and see if their d one over the falls. Duck races are both Saturd at 5 p.m. Canoe races are another popular even all they need is a parent to sign a release form has canoes and life jackets to use for the eve races are on Sunday starting at 2:30 p.m. The at the SummerFest Marina located by Delux Elm Street. There are a variety of races. Some events, and some require partners. If you a partner, don’t despair; come on down where organizers will help pair you up with $5-a-person entrance fee covers all youth ra garrettsvillesummerfest.com for all the contes Other events available for the kids are and rides, listening to the bands, Ronald Mc Show, Jungle Terry Animal Show, juggler Aaro Idol Photo contest, fireworks and parades. Kids favorite pet in the Pet Idol Photo contest, but to hurry. The deadline for photos is June 2 tractor parade begins Saturday at 3 p.m., a parade is Sunday at noon. This year’s firew sponsored by Sky Plaza IGA and J.C. Electr Saturday at 10 p.m. The best place to view t Sky Plaza IGA. This year’s SummerFest is co-sponsore Insurance Agency and the Weekly Villager. festival’s primary funding comes from a car ra sales. For the first time the festival will raffl The nicely equipped Ford Taurus will be raffl Garrettsville Idol Contest on Sunday night Tickets are now available at SkyLane Bowlin Bank and various businesses through out th Tickets are $20 each or six for $100 if purchas festival. Once the festival starts, all tickets will Commemorative T-shirts are on sale as be purchased at Middlefield Bank, Huntingto Restaurant, SkyLane Bowling and the Weekly each or two for $22. Last year the shirts were a before the festival. Therefore by purchasing s can be certain you can get the color and size o The festival is traditionally held the last wee the corners of State Route 82 and State Route 8 Garrettsville. More information and a comple events can be found at www.garrettsvillesum
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Twenty-three Advance to SummerFest’s Garrettsville Idol By Denise Bly The winner is … well not yet, but the announcement is getting closer as the field narrows for those who want to become the next Garrettsville Idol. On Sunday, May 23, 35 contestants competed on stage at James A. Garfield Schools with hopes of becoming the next Garrettsville Idol. The finals for the event will be held June 27 at SummerFest with Big Chuck and Little John as emcees. This is a show you will not want to miss. The semifinalists competed in two fantastic shows before an audience of friends and family. The first show featured the youth and teens while the second show featured the adults. Each contestant had the opportunity to sing one song with accompaniment for the audience while the judges determined those who would move on. After two hours of performances in each session the group was narrowed down to 23 contestants who will be featured in the Garrettsville Idol held at SummerFest the last weekend in June.
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Calling all children and teens! Make a splash this summer and read! Join the Middlefield Library’s 2010 Summer Reading program, and earn cool prizes for reading. Drop by the library to register for fun programs, and pick up your reading log. Bring your completed reading log to the library before Aug. 13 to redeem for prizes. Don’t forget to attend some of our programs this summer, too.
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Celebrates 100th Birthday! By Linda Baker This summer, children are invited to help celebrate Burton Public Library’s 100th birthday. Kick off the summer with a party featuring Swifty the Clown on Thursday, June 10 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Families of all ages are welcome to attend. Storytimes will begin the week of June 14. Family Storytime (Children from birth to age 5 and their families) Tuesdays at 7 p.m., June 15-July 20 Preschool Storytime (3 -5 year-olds) Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., June 16-July 21 Baby Rhyme Time (Birth-18 months with caregiver) Thursdays at 9:30 a.m., June 17-July 22 Toddler Time (18-36 months with caregiver) Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m., June 15-July 20 Thursdays at 10:30 a.m., June 17-July 22 “It’s Party Time” (For grades 1-5) Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m., June 16-July 21 A different party each week: Beach Party,
Foam Play Party, Fancy Nancy Party, Mystery Party, Spongebob Squarepants Party, Pajama Party All ages are welcome to spend an afternoon at the movies at 2:30 p.m. from June 18 to June 23. Bring your own snacks and drinks plus pillows or blankets to sit on. All ages are welcome. There will also be Summer Readers Clubs for all ages at the library this summer. Please call the Burton Public Library at 440-834-4466 for more information and to register for programs. Linda Baker is the children’s services coordinator at Burton Public Library, 14588 West Park St., Burton, 440-834-4466, www. burton.lib.oh.us.
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Family Storytime All ages. Put on your PJs, and bring the whole family for some stories before bedtime! Mondays at 7 p.m. The Young and the Restless Ages 2-5. A noisy, interactive story program for active children ages 2-5 together with their caregivers. Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m. OR Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime Ages 3-6. Stories, songs, and FUN for 30 minutes. Parents are welcome to attend storytime, too, or browse the library! Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. OR 11:30 a.m. Babies and Toddlers Ages 6 months-3 years with parent or caregiver. Stories, songs, and rhymes for babies and toddlers lasting 20 minutes! Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Splash Out Pollution! Presented by Holly Carine of GeaugaTrumbull Waste Management District. Learn how to prevent pollution and take action! Thursday, June 24 at 11 a.m. OR 1 p.m. Critters of Wetlands and Streams Presented by Ron Etling of the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District. Thursday, July 15 at 1:30 p.m. Life in the Pond Presented by Geauga Park District. Thursday, July 29 at 11 a.m. OR 1 p.m.
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You Sank My Battleship! Books, boats, and other fun activities as we explore sunken ships and other treasures! Thursday, July 8 at 1 p.m. Message in a Bottle Create an Artist’s Trading Card in a bottle to tell the world who YOU really are! Thursday, Aug. 5 at 1 p.m.
Family/All Ages Zap’s Pirate Adventure Summer Reading Kick-Off Enjoy a journey to the world of high sea adventure with balloons and puppets! Friday, June 18 at 7 p.m.
Kara Fennell is head of youth services/ assistant manager at the Middlefield Library, 16167 East High St., Middlefield, 440-6321961, extension 26; www.geaugalibrary.org.
Banjo the Clown Summer Reading Finale! Friday, Aug. 13 at 7 p.m.
Grades kindergarten – 5 Reader’s Theatre Club Fridays July 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 11 a.m. We’ll meet each week to lead up to our performance of “The Three Little Fish and the Big Bad Shark” on Friday, July 30 at 11 a.m. Attendance at all four sessions and registration are required. No auditions or part memorization are necessary. We’ll create costumes, practice our script, and have parts available that are both speaking and non-speaking.
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Cardinal High School April Students of the Month
Steven Bucy - Senior
What goals do you have for this school year? Graduate Describe yourself in three words? People Envy Me What is your favorite out-of-school activity? Playing connect 4 What is your favorite animal? Penguin
Adam Farmwald – Junior
What goals do you have for this school year? To excel in sports and maintain good grades Describe yourself in three words? Athletic, Determined, Outgoing What is your favorite out-of-school activity? Playing sports and hunting What is your favorite animal? Deer
Tom Bandiera – Sophomore What goals do you have for this school year? To finish my sophomore year with above a 4.0 Describe yourself in three words? Pretty Darn Sweet What is your favorite out-of-school activity? Marching Band What is your favorite animal? Giraffe
Cory Duncan – Freshman
What goals do you have for this school year? Have the greatest freshman year possible Describe yourself in three words? Efficient, Intelligent, Positive What is your favorite out-of-school activity? Sleeping What is your favorite animal? Monkeys or Dogs
Cardinal High School May Students of the Month
Nicki Jackson – Senior
What goals do you have for this school year? To graduate : ) Describe yourself in three words? Responsible, Friendly, I like to joke What is your favorite out-of-school activity? I like to exercise a lot, and eat, and hang out with people also! What is your favorite animal? Hippopotamus!
Alexis Vystrcil – Junior
What goals do you have for this school year? To finish the year off with straight A’s and finally be a Senior! Describe yourself in three words? Short, Funny, Kind What is your favorite out-of-school activity? Hanging out with my boyfriend and my friends What is your favorite animal? Panda Bear
Miranda Baker – Sophomore What goals do you have for this school year? To maintain above a 4.0 GPA Describe yourself in three words? Optimistic, Fun, Happy What is your favorite out-of-school activity? Spending time with friends and family What is your favorite animal? Zebra
Caelan Arnold – Freshman
What goals do you have for this school year? Get near a 4.0 Describe yourself in three words? Giving, Kind Person What is your favorite out-of-school activity? 4-wheeling and basketball What is your favorite animal? Baboon
Cardinal Middle Schoolers Compete in 2010 GCCTM Math Contest When other middle school-aged youth wore pajamas, watched cartoons and ate cereal, a few local students sat in a cafeteria wielding calculators and pencils ... on a Saturday! These students were participating in the 2010 Greater Cleveland Council Teachers of Mathematics (GCCTM) contest held at various locations in northeast Ohio on May 1. Students from Cardinal Middle School (CMS) worked in teams of three on four events during the contest. Representing CMS were three teams of seventh graders (including Logan Daw, Courtney Ellis, Krystal Lear, Isabelle Macek, Chris Norieka, Jerry Tamburro, Stephanie Wolff and Jordan Zenisek) and one eighth-grade team (including Dmitry Klingensmith, Miranda Skitzki and Brandon Staric). The teams competed at Mayfield High School against approximately 250 other students from 18 different schools from Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties. All three seventh grade teams earned a red ribbon and the eighth grade team received a blue ribbon. The problems used in the contest consisted of challenging problems of the types found in textbooks and other math contests. The purpose of the contest is to stimulate interest in mathematics among middle-school students.
Pictured (top to bottom, from left) are Miranda, Brandon, Dmitry; Courtney, Jordan, Stephanie, Logan; Krystal, Isabelle, Jerry, Chris. Seventh grade math teacher is Mrs. Deena Avalon; eighth grade math teacher is Mrs. Melody Barber.
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Is This Nursing Home Right for Me? By Vicki Wilson Many of us will find ourselves deciding on a nursing home for either a loved one or ourselves. Where to start? Maybe the question is more when to start. No one should choose a nursing home under duress. You want to consider your options and tour a few facilities to get the feel of what a nursing home is like (or should be like). Talk to your friends and family members, and consider their recommendations. Positive word-of-mouth is probably the best recommendation a nursing home can receive. After you have singled out about three facilities to seriously consider, stop by for a tour of the building and grounds. It is nice to call ahead and make an appointment for the actual tour. This will ensure that the person greeting you is the person with the answers to your questions. It is also a good idea to visit again, without an appointment. You should announce yourself to the person in charge at that time and ask for a quick walk through the facility to see what it feels like during “off hours.” During your tour, remember to ask the questions that are important to you and your particular situation. It’s a good idea to prepare a list of these questions ahead of time so that you don’t forget to ask them. Below are just a few of the questions that I feel are important to ask the person guiding you through your tour. First of all, you want to ensure that this particular nursing home can meet all the medical, emotional, social and spiritual needs of the resident. Is the nursing home Medicare and Medicaid certified? Are they contracted with most commercial insurance companies, as well? Ensure that regular care planning meetings are held with the resident and his or her family. The purpose of the care plan meeting is to review the patient’s situation and discuss together any concerns and suggestions the resident, family and staff may have. Does the environment seem safe? Are there handrails in the hallways and grab bars in the bathrooms? Are the call buttons within easy reach of the patient when in
bed? It is a regulation in the state of Ohio that all nursing homes do a thorough criminal background check on all staff prior to employment. What is the staff-to-patient ratio? Ask if this ratio changes or is modified during certain times of the day. As you walk through the facility, observe how the staff interacts with the patients. Does the atmosphere feel friendly and welcoming? The residents should look clean and well groomed. The building should have a pleasant smell and look clean. It’s been my experience that if the staff is happy and content in their positions, the whole atmosphere is charged with friendliness, enthusiasm and encouragement. Consider your loved one’s particular situation, and ask the questions pertaining to that situation. Is the staff trained in dementia care? Are there safety protocols in place for anyone who may wander? Are physical, occupational and speech therapists on site every day? Ask to see a menu and the activity calendar. Food and fun are very important parts of our day! Ask about the visiting hours to ensure it will be convenient for family and friends to visit. You will know when you find the right place for you. You will feel it when you walk in the front door. Many people who live in a nursing home will live there for the rest of their lives. It is their home. They should feel proud of it and enjoy themselves to the best of their abilities. No one wants to find himself or herself in the situation of needing to live in a nursing home, but most people in this business consider it their mission, nay, calling, to make this time of life the best it can be for everyone involved. The staff is there to guide and support you through the process. Vicki 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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UHGMC Earns Stroke Certification The Joint Commission – the U.S. health care industry’s oldest and largest standardssetting and accrediting body – has awarded University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center (UHGMC) its Gold Seal of Approval™ for stroke care. By demonstrating compliance with national standards for health care quality and safety, the hospital has earned full stroke certification for the community it serves. “We sought certification for our stroke care initiative because we want to demonstrate our commitment to patient safety and quality care,” said M. Steven Jones, president of UH Geauga Medical Center. “We view obtaining Joint Commission accreditation for our hospital as another step toward achieving excellence.” The Joint Commission conducted an on-site evaluation of UHGMC earlier this year. The certification recognizes the hospital’s continuing dedication to complying with the organization’s leading-edge standards for stroke care. UHGMC is also a Joint Commissionaccredited acute care hospital. “The national standards are intended to stimulate continuous, systematic improvement in a health care facility’s performance and outcomes of care,” said Mark Pelletier, RN, MS, the Joint Commission’s executive director of hospital programs, accreditation and certification services. “The community should be proud that UH Geauga Medical Center is focusing on the most challenging goal – to continuously raise quality and safety to higher levels.” “Strokes and other conditions affecting the nervous system can sometimes evade precise diagnosis and treatment, but our facility has brought a new level of sophistication to deal with them,” said Rose M. Dotson, MD, medical director of University Hospitals Neurological Institute at UHGMC. “Our multidisciplinary team follows specific guidelines to deliver the best possible care to patients suffering from stroke symptoms while also providing enhanced community education opportunities to improve stroke prevention.” The Joint Commission’s Certificate of Distinction for Primary Stroke Centers recognizes that UHGMC makes exceptional efforts to foster better outcomes for stroke patients. The hospital meets the requirements for Disease-Specific Care Certification plus additional, clinically specific requirements and expectations. Patients can trust that the hospital’s stroke program uses a standardized method of delivering care based on Brain Attack Coalition recommendations for establishment of primary stroke centers; supports a patient’s self-management activities; tailors treatment and intervention to individual needs; promotes the flow of patient information across settings and providers, while protecting patient rights, security and privacy; analyzes and uses standardized performance-measure data to continually improve treatment plans; and demonstrates its application of and compliance with the clinical practice guidelines published by the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.
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Cleveland Foundation Challenges DDC Clinic to Raise $30,000 The Cleveland Foundation has announced Middlefield’s DDC Clinic for Special Needs Children as one of their spring grant recipients for their Lake and Geauga Fund. The award was given as a challenge grant in a strategic effort to help the clinic stimulate needed donations to complete their Solving Medical Mysteries Campaign. The clinic, which provides a unique combination of patient-centered healthcare and research for children with genetic diseases, is a distinctive asset in Geauga County. The $4.5 Solving Medical Mysteries Campaign, led by cochairmen Gordon Safran (owner, Red Maple Inn) and Chuck Fowler (president and CEO, Fairmount Minerals) will fund the new clinic building as well as increased operating expenses, expanded research/education and an endowment. DDC Clinic Executive Director Darla Klein said, “We discussed campaign strategies with Ann Fairhurst, director of the Cleveland Foundation’s Lake and Geauga Fund, and the challenge idea was very exciting to us. It has been difficult to complete this campaign in the present economy. We are thrilled to receive this challenge grant, and we feel confident it will help us move forward.” Presently the clinic is half way through the fundraising campaign with $2.4 million left to raise. The challenge grant will match any contribution that comes from donors who have never supported DDC Clinic in the past, with the intent of creating new circles of “friends” for the clinic. In addition, the challenge grant will match donations from supporters who have not contributed to the clinic within the past 18 months. The Cleveland Foundation’s Lake and Geauga Fund provides focused support in these two counties. The fund was established in 1987, and the grant making is directed by an advisory committee of representatives living in these two counties A large portion of the clinic patients are identified as underserved and low income. Geauga County has a high incidence of families that have children born with genetic disorders; until DDC Clinic began providing services in 2002, there was no specialized care available for these families within the county. Many of the children were continually hospitalized in Cleveland, without ever receiving a formal diagnosis of their symptoms. DDC Clinic acts as a medical home for the patients and their families. The clinic focuses on comprehensive patient care, as well as patient-oriented research, which has allowed for major breakthroughs in accurate diagnoses and effective treatments. The clinic also acts as a support center, bringing families together to learn about their common struggles and how to best care for their children, as well as a multifaceted resource for physicians and research scientists. The clinic seeks the support of local businesses and individuals to meet this challenge in the coming year. For more information on the clinic, to set up a tour of the new facility or to contribute to the challenge match, contact Patti at 440-632-1668 or patti@ddcclinic.org.
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Herbal Relief In Haiti By Linton Sharpnack The earthquake that happened in Haiti on Jan. 12, 2010 killed an estimated 230,000 and left one million people homeless. From the beginning of the news coverage, we saw images of Haitians boiling herbal remedies as they tried to deal with the massive recovery efforts. Conventional healthcare is only available on Haiti in the major cities, and even there, it is difficult to procure. The Haitian people have been using herbal medicines for generations. These play a significant role in their health and wellness. The Haitians have three tiers of caring in their healthcare “system.” Theirs is a somewhat unique approach to complementary health. The first circle of caring is by family and friends who feel a moral obligation to others and make recommendations of herbs and herbal teas. The second level includes professional healers, who serve as the “guardians of ancestral knowledge and healing.” This group includes the voodoo priests and priestesses, as well as leaf doctors, midwives, and healers. “Leaf doctor” seems like a great name for a herbalist. The final or highest level of care is called the Mastery Medical System, where healers of specific conditions use herbs, herbal baths, and ointments designed to increase the patient’s energy level, which promotes healing. This system is similar to that used in the surrounding Caribbean islands. The basis of this system seems to have come from Africa. Although there is very little scientific support for these African herbal practices, they are very effective for the Haitian people. There are a number of U.S. based groups using herbs to help the people of Haiti recover. Included are Herbs for Orphans, Natural Action Disaster Relief, Natural Doctors International, and others. These groups, using a more standard herbal practice, are able to help the Haitians in ways that fit into their cultures, and they are experiencing good success. Haiti has always had very high levels of diabetes and hypertension, and there is some fear that there will be a change of flora and depletion of supplies due to the crisis. The introduction of new herbal formulas brought from other countries shows great promise in alleviating this concern. Despite these concerns, herbal practice plays a significant part in the physical and spiritual recovery of Haiti.
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have your choice of chair volleyball or walking in the park. A soup and salad luncheon served at noon will be followed by a trip to a local farm market to purchase fresh produce. Cost for lunch is $5 per person. Reservations must be in by the Tuesday before. Make this your start to reaching a Blue Zone lifestyle. Feel like you don’t understand what everyone is talking about when they say Windows? How about the World Wide Web? Join our continuing computer classes conducted by Tech Wise at the Middlefield Senior Center. Each class will run for two consecutive Mondays at a cost of $39 per class. June classes will run June 21 and 28 and will cover introduction to e-mail and more. Reservations are required and can be made by calling the senior center. Middlefield Senior Center will hold a garage sale on Friday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Our garage sale will be in conjunction with A Taste of Middlefield that will begin at 4 p.m. The sale will be held inside and will be a rain or shine event. We are looking for donations for our sale as well as for patrons. If you wish to donate, please call the senior center at 440632-0611. We are also looking for items for our annual auction, which will be held on Wednesday, July 7. Is my will all I need to secure my assets? What is a revocable living trust? Are you asking yourself these questions or any others when it comes to estate planning? Join us Wednesday, June 23 at 10:30 a.m. as we present an estate planning seminar. The seminar will be led by attorney Erica Skerl, L.L.C. and will cover items such as wills, living trusts, estate tax and different laws that could save you thousands of dollars. This is a free presentation, and refreshments will be offered. Please make your reservation by Monday, June 14.
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Calcium serves a number of functions in the body including blood clotting, muscle function, nerve conduction, stool formation, bone construction, and more, and more! Two articles ago I wrote on hormone D, and last article, I wrote on Omega 3. There is another “new” vitamin: K2. I have not found enough information to consider K2; it seems to play a role in bone construction. Vitamin K1 works with calcium in blood clotting. For absorption, calcium must be in a strong acid – stomach acid pH 0.83 – 2.0; otherwise calcium will not ionize. Only ionized calcium is absorbed. Antacids will neutralize acid or reduce acid preventing calcium ionization. Taken regularly for more than one year, antacids increase risk of bone fracture: www.medpagetoday. com/ProductAlert/Prescriptions/20291. Calcium absorption occurs in the first six inches or so of the small intestine. After, calcium helps form the stool. An important question is, “Does the type of calcium make a difference?” YES. Calcium carbonate must undergo 12 chemical conversions to ionize, and it has the time it’s in six inches of intestine. Calcium citrate or malate or lactate undergo one conversion for ionization. Coral calcium is calcium carbonate, especially costly for people on antacids. Think: if milk is a good source of calcium, how much milk does a cow drink? Where does a cow get calcium? Leafy greens. Intestinal cells need “vitamin” D to assist calcium absorption. After the cell absorbs calcium, Omega 3 will assist getting calcium from the cell into the blood. Once in the blood, Omega 3 will work again to get calcium out of the blood for organic use, like constructing bone. In bone, “vitamin” D (apparently in conjunction with this new vitamin, K2) is needed to put calcium into the bone crystal. The body is constantly rebuilding bone. Calculations indicate the femur is rebuilt every six months. Osteoporosis occurs in as little as one month. The National Aeronautic and Space Administration continues to work on preventing osteoporosis in astronauts. Daily physical exercise builds stress-resistant bone. Bone is an organic, or live, crystal. A piezo-electric effect occurs when a crystal bends. The resulting piezo-electric effect
of bone bending during exercise activates bone-building cells. Without daily exercise (no piezo-electric effect), bone construction will continue to maintain shape but without structural integrity to handle physical exertion. Newer research confirms the danger of bone fracture when bone building drugs poison specific bone cells blocking normal construction of bone. Bone is denser with the drugs, just “soft” and easily broken. Medical recommendation is currently looking at removing the drug after four years of regular use for an as yet undetermined “rest” period. A simple principle is that when you block normal function, abnormal things happen. This is often the reason that when taking one drug to block a normal reaction, another drug is needed to counteract (block) an abnormal reaction – a slippery slope leading to people taking a dozen drugs or more daily. Am I saying don’t drink milk, buy only my supplements, don’t take drugs, and acidify the system? NO, NO, NO, and NO. Both doctors and patients rely on hearsay and erroneous research, doing things without reasoning it through, and without considering how each one thing interacts with everything else they are doing. People get into trouble by not reasoning everything through and taking 12 or more synthetic “nutritional” supplements daily; just as precarious is taking 12 or more drugs daily. I read a study that concluded any new pathology a doctor encounters, if the patient is taking three or more drugs, drug interactions should be considered as the cause of the new pathology. Unless you are in the process of immediate death, your doctor should be able to sit down, review your lifestyle, supplements, drugs, and health challenges to make certain you are taking and doing what is in your best health interest. YOU should make the final decision. And remember, we (doctor and patient) still don’t know everything. There’s a new kid on the block, pardner – K2! Dr. David Fakadej, DC, LMT, is the proprietor at Journey Health Care & Chiropractic, 17652 Munn Rd., Auburn Township, 440-543-2771, drfakadej@hotmail.com.
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United Way Annual Day of Action United Way Services of Geauga County invites the entire community to participate in our first annual Day of Action. United Ways across the country mobilize communities to advance the common good. On June 21 – the longest day of the year – a Day of Action makes the community a little stronger and the day a little brighter. Our first Day of Action should raise awareness about United Way and its services. Stop by United Way Services offices, 209 Center St., Chardon 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. to receive a free LIVE UNITED gift bag. If you can’t stop by, participate by becoming a fan of United Way Services of Geauga County on Facebook; following United Way on Twitter; inviting five friends to donate $5 each to United Way; telling us how you LIVE UNITED; or contacting United Way to find out how you can volunteer. For more information, please contact Lori Sebulski at 440-285-2261 extension 225 or lsebulski@uws.org.
90 Day Community Healthy Challenge Stepping Stones Pathway of Hiram and the Community Journal team up with Fit Mission owner Valerie Waugaman (AKA “Siren” from the television series “American Gladiators”) and other area businesses for a “90 Day Community Healthy Challenge” to encourage a healthier summer. The program began June 7 and includes a generously discounted fitness program at Advanced Rehabilitation and Health Specialists in Mantua. Restaurants such as The Garden Bistro in Garrettsville and Italiano’s in Mantua will feature a “90 Day Challenge Menu.” For more information please call Jackie Lowry at 330-569-4143 or Kim Ule at 330-977-0092.
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Q. How do I get warranty problems resolved? A. Some are easy, and some are nearly purchase, warranty type and the receipt.
impossible. First and foremost, keeping your receipts and all related paperwork is a must. Without the receipt and a copy of the contract, you are not going to get very far. If you change your own oil and filters on any vehicle, keeping receipts and records is a must, or you can render your warranty worthless. I recently had an Edelbrock “lifetime warranty” shock blow out. It ran oil all over my driveway, and the mess was frustrating enough in itself, let alone the knowledge that I would need to change the shocks and get them warranted. These shocks were discontinued several years ago, and they did not make replacements. After several hours and dozens of phone calls, I finally got in touch with the “tech manager” who arranged to have replacement parts shipped to me at no charge. The shocks are installed, and I am a satisfied customer. I called Dave the tech manager and thanked him for his help. I think it is important to thank people; listening to complaints every day can take a toll on even the best employee. The lesson here is that persistence and talking with people in a kind and friendly voice can help. Asking people to help you resolve the problem gets much better results than screaming obscenities at someone who may be able to help you if they have the mind to. If you encounter an obnoxious person, simple try again later and see if you can reach someone friendlier. Anyone can have a bad day. Having as much information as you can find in front of you when you call is important–model, serial number, date of
Listen to the menu options, and follow the instructions. Sometimes there is no number to push for warranties, so press the one that would be relevant to the product or model. If everything else fails, you may need to start what I call the “dial marathon.” This is where you call the corporate office and start dialing extension numbers until you get a live person who is willing to help you. Someone may take pity on you and give you the extension of the product or warranty manager. Talk nice, and be sincere. You will be amazed at what you can get accomplished. If you tell them you are never buying their product again, they may feel they don’t need to satisfy someone who is no longer a customer. When steel was in short supply in the 90s, I used the “dialing marathon” to get through to Mr. Jack Timken, president of Timken Steel Company. When I told him that his company was going to shut me down because they kept delaying my shipments of steel, he got his people on it pronto. I had my steel, and the Timken salesman was a bit startled when Jack Timken called him and told him to follow up on my steel deliveries, making sure I received what I needed. After I told the salesman that “Jack and I go way back,” they never missed another delivery date … ever. To “Ask Joe,” e-mail questions to editorial@ middlefieldpost.com. Joe has 20 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.
Don’t Dump It; Donate It or Deduct It! A Habitat ReStore Comes to Newbury Geauga County Habitat for Humanity recently hired Meredith Ashkettle to manage the Habitat ReStore to open July 16 at 12180 Kinsman Rd. (Route 87), just west of Auburn Road on the north side of Kinsman, in Newbury. A Habitat ReStore is an outlet that collects donated new and slightly used tools and surplus construction and deconstruction materials, furniture, appliances and other household items. Such items are then sold to the public at drastically reduced prices, “often at 50 to 75 percent off regular retail prices,” Meredith says. Donated items come from builders, contractors, landlords, businesses and individuals and are tax deductible. The ReStore’s three objectives are to increase the organization’s funding stream to help more low income families build safe, affordable homes in Geauga County; to recycle reusable items back into the community; and to raise awareness of the need for and visibility of GCHFH in Geauga County. Meredith is a graduate of Kent State University with a degree in sociology and has nearly 10 years sales and management experience from Turney Hardware in Chesterland. “This is a perfect fit for me,” Meredith adds. “My career goal was to secure a position that will enable me to help people. For me to get a job in the community in which I was raised for an organization as wonderful as Habitat is a great honor.” Geauga Habitat seeks donations of building supplies, hardware, lighting fixtures, plumbing, flooring, electrical, home furnishings, kitchen and household items, tools, appliances, etc. All donated items must be in working order and in good condition (no clothes or mattresses). All sales from donated items will benefit this nonprofit’s affordable home build program. If you have items to donate or want to volunteer, call Geauga County Habitat ReStore at 440-546-7475. You can schedule a free pick-up of donations. Bob Struck of Two Men and A Truck in Wickliffe has donated his team of professionals for pick-up services. Items can also be dropped off at the ReStore by phoning ahead. Volunteer drivers, cashiers, customer service representatives, inventory processors and receivers, and more are needed. For volunteer applications or more information visit www.habitatgeaua.org/restore.hmtl.
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JUNE 11–23: Strawberries Start Sweetly The first red ripe strawberries have appeared in sweet splendor at Ridgeview Farm. Prime strawberry picking will be June 11 – June 23. The farm is in Mesopotamia Township, at 5488 Kinsman Rd. (Route 87), on top of “Mepso Hill.” Fields are open to the general public for pick-your-own berries Monday through Saturday from 8 am. until picked out. Farmer Steve encourages customers to phone the farm at 440-693-4000 or visit their Web site at RidgeviewFarm.com to get the most up-to-date picking forecast. Ohio strawberries ripen on the vine to give them their full sweetness and flavor as opposed to strawberries that need to be picked early so they do not perish during shipping. Customers who are time deprived can call the farm for pre-picked berries. The farm market stand is open Monday – Saturday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Call ahead to get the picking forecast and order pre-picked berries. Bring the kids! Visit the farm’s Web site at ridgeviewfarmtours.com or call the farm office at 440-693-4000. JUNE 12: Ravenna Summerfest 2010 Ravenna Merchants Association will host their annual downtown festival on Saturday, June 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ravenna SummerFest 2010 promises to be another fun-filled day. Participating merchants will hold sidewalk sales, and the courthouse lawn will host area nonprofit organizations including the Portage VA, Love on a Leash, the Ravenna Balloon A-Fair, the U.S. Civil War Ladies’ Auxiliary Association, the Ravenna Chamber of Commerce, the Ravenna Merchants, an authentic Indian tee pee, and more. Entertainment for the day will include the Party Cruisers DJ/Karaoke, a petting zoo, a magician, face painting, and performances by Global Martial Arts, the Roberts Conservatory of Dance, and the Canine Drill Team. An even larger car show this year will be on Main Street in front of the courthouse. Good food and treats will be available for purchase. The community is also invited to participate in the sidewalk sale by selling crafts and/ or yard sale items. Space can be rented for only $15. To participate, you must register and provide your own table. Contact Becky
Frawley from Scrap-N-Stamp at 330-2981233 or Barb Burner from House of Holiday Ornaments at 330-297-6684 for details and to register for your space. JUNE 16: Chesterland Chamber of Commerce Luncheon Meeting Tom Curtin, executive director of Geauga Park District, will speak on Wednesday, June 16 at 11:30 a.m. at Berkshire Hills Country Club, 9760 Mayfield Rd., Chesterland. Chesterland Chamber of Commerce invites members and friends to join us. Tom will update us on everything new and exciting at the park district. Join us for a lunch of chicken cordon bleu with whipped potatoes, a vegetable, roll and butter, and a beverage. Cost to chamber members is $12.50 and $15 to all other attendees. Call the chamber at 440-7297297 to reserve your spot. JUNE 17: Open Door Fellowship Open door senior fellowship (open to all seniors) at 15820 Ridgewood Dr. inside the Middlefield Community Center is the third Thursday of every month from 4:30 to 7 p.m. The next one is on June 17. Potluck dinner begins at 5 p.m. Please bring a dish to pass. Reach the senior center by calling 440-632-0611. JUNE 18: A Taste of Middlefield 4 – 10 p.m. See page 1 for all the details
JUNE 18, 25 at 7 p.m.; JUNE 21–25 at 10:30 a.m.: Performances of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves Summer Stock 33 presents upcoming performances of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. The play, written and directed by Patricia M. Fagan, will follow the adventure of Snow White and all the unique characters she meets in the forest. Snow White and a magic show by Gary Morton appear on Fridays, June 18 and 25 at 7 p.m. and Monday, June 21 through Friday, June 25 at 10:30 a.m. each weekday in lecture hall A at Kent State Trumbull Campus, 4314 Mahoning Ave. NW in Champion. Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for students, seniors, and children. Call 330675-8887 or e-mail trumbullboxoffice@kent. edu for more information and reservations.
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{ community interest } JUNE 23: Geauga County Master Gardeners Tour and Sale The 2nd annual Geauga County Master Gardeners’ Garden Tour & Plant Sale will be Wednesday, June 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Plant sale is at the log cabin, East Park St., Chardon Square. Labeled perennials at great prices, dug from our own gardens are offered. Self-guided garden tour tickets $15 each are available at the log cabin on Chardon Square. Three gardens were designed and created by their master gardener homeowner: a lovely farmhouse garden; stunning shade garden; a beautiful garden within a garden; and an additional awesome garden with a real surprise. Map for gardens included on ticket. All gardens are within a 5-mile radius of Chardon Square. For more information call Veronica at 440-338-4720 or Dee at 440-543-4513. All proceeds benefit the Master Gardener Scholarship Fund.
JULY 8–10: West Farmington Community Sales Event Set up at a home or buy a 15-by-30 foot spot in the village park for $10. Call Dawn at 330889-2753 or apply at Bontrager Groceries, 172 2nd St., West Farmington, 330-8893678. Application deadline is June 14.
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TUESDAYS THROUGH JULY 27: Summer Fun Shop for Square Dancing A summer fun shop for square dancing is at the First United Methodist Church, 309 North Park Ave., Warren, 7-9:30 p.m. It will continue each Tuesday through July 27. It is a plus call workshop for all square dancers, including new graduates, and is in an airconditioned hall. Instructor is professional caller, Gene Hammond. Square dancing is the official national dance of the United States and danced all over the world. It is called in English in each place. For more information call 330-534-4426.
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The Kelly Miller Circus will roll into town again this summer on Thursday, July 22 and Friday, July 23 with two shows each evening at 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to come out and watch the circus set up at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday. The tent raising at 9 a.m. is itself a great free show on the first day. A guide will be furnished for school groups and others attending. This year’s show features elephants, horses, ponies, llamas, camels, and tigers as well as amazing acrobats and aerialists from around the world under a beautiful big top. Rides on Nina, one of the performing elephants, will be available, providing a once in a lifetime chance and fun for all ages. Buying tickets in advance saves the public $4 on adult and $1 on children’s tickets as well as supporting the Middlefield Chamber of Commerce’s year round projects for local businesses and our community. They will be available by July 1 at Huntington National Bank, Middlefield and Burton; Cortland Bank; US Bank in Giant Eagle, Middlefield; Charter One Bank in Wal-Mart, Middlefield; Middlefield Bank Main and West branches; Merryfield Electric; B&K Salvage Groceries; Coffee Corners in Middlefield; Spectors; and Fig Tree.
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