Middlefield Post October 13th, 2010

Vol. 5 No. 6

October 13, 2010

Inside This Issue...

World War II Veteran Albert J. Boehnlein

By Nancy Huth

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You don’t see many Ohio license plates around here with a Purple Heart on them. But if you do, it might belong to 90 year-old Al Boehnlein, World War II veteran and 17-year resident of Middlefield.

Al, a 1938 graduate of Chardon High School, has lived all his life in Geauga County.

He has three children, 13 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. For many years he also served as organist at St. Lucy’s Church.

In 1942 at the age of 21, Al was drafted into the U.S. Army and served close to four years, returning to Ohio from Germany in October 1946. Although he

dreamed of service in the Air Force and was in training for this, his unit, the 78th infantry division, was called up and shipped to Scotland, then by fast train to Southhampton and by ship across the English Channel to LaHavre, France. Al recalls, “We were now going into a combat zone. I must say God was with us. As our ship was backing out of the harbor to return to England, it was hit by a floating mine and sunk. Boy were we lucky.”

“The sight of the first artillery going over our heads was a startling shock,” Al said. “It hit the field next to the trail we were

Al Boehnlein

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Trick or Treat; Where’s My Sweet?

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Trick-or-treating in Parkman Township this year is officially on Saturday, Oct. 30 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Safe crossing for trick-or-treaters at the Route 422 and Route 528/Route 88 intersection will be directed by Parkman Fire and Rescue Volunteers.

Be sure to show appreciation for their help.

Immediately after trick-or-treating, join Parkman Chamber of Commerce for a Halloween celebration at the Community House from 7 to 8:30 p.m. There will be fun games for the little ones; a “scary” room for the older kids; and goodies for persons of all ages.

Donations of candy for the little ones (say, from persons who live in the more rural areas where homeowners don’t get visits from traveling ghosts and goblins) are greatly appreciated.

In Middlefield Village, door-to-door treat times are from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Afterward, be sure to stop by the Middlefield Fire Department at 14870 N. State Ave., Middlefield (44062) for the annual Halloween party and costume contest.

Official trick-or-treat time in Burton Village is 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30, and in Huntsburg Township, from 5 to 7 p.m. the same evening. Huntsburg trick-or-treaters are welcome to attend the Middlefield Fire Department after-party as well.

Residents in all communities are asked to leave a porch, driveway, and/or outdoor house light on if they wish to distribute candy and treats. Children are asked to stop only at homes with such lights on.

Hambden Congregational Church, 13840 G.A.R. Highway, Chardon (44024) recently rededicated itself to its mission to “bring people to membership in Christ’s body— the Church, develop them to Christ-like maturity in the faith, and equip them for their ministry in the Church and life mission in the world, in order to magnify God’s name” during ceremonies dedicating a new physical addition to the building.

The church’s mission statement was written by, and is used with the permission of, Rick Warren, author of the best-selling “Purpose Driven Life,” according to John F. Dove, senior pastor.

The new addition includes new church offices, new classrooms, a new nursery (twice the size of the old nursery), a new foyer, and a new library, dedicated to the memory of congregation member Mrs. Polly Gertz by her husband Edward.

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taking to the front lines. We lost our first man, and from here on were committed.”

Many engagements with the enemy followed, and Al earned a Bronze Star for carrying ammunition alone through an enemy mine field to his platoon. He was elevated from private to corporal to sergeant.

One outstanding war memory was being a radio operator on a successful reconnaissance mission in the attack on Schwammenauel Dam on the Roer River near Hurtgen Forest. The task of Al’s unit’s was to keep the German 88th division from blowing up a dam. The demolition of that dam would have wiped out General Patton’s unit in the south with millions of gallons of water rushing downstream. Hitler led a huge counterattack that became known as the Battle of the Bulge.

After Al and his reconnaissance partner George Ellert were hit hard and sent to recover in different hospitals, they never saw each other again. Fifty years later, Al wrote a letter to FLASH, the 78th (lightning) infantry division publication he receives three times a year.

George saw the letter and phoned from New York and a hearty reunion took place.

Many troops remained in Germany after the official ceasefire. Fanatical SS snipers, hiding in the woods, couldn’t accept that the war was lost and were still a danger.

Al remembers, “The true German civilians were most grateful to us for putting an end to Hitler’s dream of a super race and ruling the world. They feared the Nazis would kill them for the slightest insurrection. It was difficult at first letting down our guard, but after a time we got acquainted with the locals and we realized we were all human beings. I was selected to be the liaison between our division and the local mayor. I met a young man who was an apprentice at the time, and we have renewed our friendship. After 65 years we still correspond with each other. When I bid my goodbyes, he said, ‘Why did I have to put a rifle on my shoulder and shoot to kill you, and you also had to put a rifle on your shoulder and shoot to kill me? We didn’t do anything or hate each other; we never knew one another.’”

At the bidding of his family Al has recently finished writing his memoirs. After saving all documents, letters and photos from those war years, he has made an impressive bound album.

When asked if he had a message for us today, Al said he would like to say to our heads of state, “Killing and war will never win peace.”

Al is a member of American Legion Post 459 in Burton. His name can also be found on the newly completed Geauga War Memorial on Ravenwood Drive off Route 44.

Thank you, Al, for your service.

“Never has there been a good war or a bad peace.”

– Benjamin Franklin

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Armistice Day (also known as Remembrance Day) is on Nov. 11 and commemorates the armistice signed between the Allies of World War I and Germany at Compiègne, France, for the cessation of hostilities on the Western Front, which took effect at eleven o’clock in the morning – the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month” of 1918. While this official date to mark the end of the war reflects the ceasefire on the Western Front, hostilities continued in other regions, especially across the former Russian Empire and in parts of the old Ottoman Empire.

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By Jacquie Foote It is called “The Uniform Holiday Bill” (Public Law 90-363 (82 Stat. 250)). It was signed on June 28, 1968 and was intended to provide three-day weekends for federal employees by celebrating four national holidays on Mondays: Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Columbus Day. It was thought that these extended weekends would stimulate the economy. Under this bill, Veterans Day was moved to the last Monday of October.

The Uniform Holiday Bill was unpopular in many states, especially regarding the change in the date of Veterans Day. On Sept. 20, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford signed a law that returned the annual observance of Veterans Day to its original date of Nov. 11. Veterans Day continues to be observed on Nov. 11, regardless of what day of the week on which it falls.

Why was the traditional date so important? Well, Veterans Day celebrates an event of international importance. You see, although World War I (called “The Great War” at that time) officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, actually the fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice (a temporary cessation of hostilities) went into effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. For that reason, Nov. 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the real end of World War I, and Nov. 11 was considered to be a date to be celebrated. President Wilson proclaimed it so and named it “Armistice Day.” Then, in 1954, after World War II and the Korean War, the 83rd Congress, at the urging of the veterans organizations, amended the Act of 1938 by removing the

word “Armistice” and inserting in its place the word “Veterans.” With the approval of this legislation (Public Law 380) on June 1, 1954, Nov. 11 became a day to celebrate the bravery and sacrifice of all U.S. veterans. So, you see, the restoration of the observance of Veterans Day to Nov. 11 both preserves the historical significance of the date and helps focus attention on the important purpose of Veterans Day: a celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.

The Department of Veterans Affairs tells us that many Americans confuse this holiday with Memorial Day. They are special days dedicated to two different purposes, and we really should know the difference.

Memorial Day honors those in the armed services who died in service to their country or as a result of injuries incurred during battle. Although these deceased veterans are also remembered on Veterans Day, its main focus is more to thank and honor living veterans who served honorably in the military – in wartime or peacetime.

So, do you have a family member to thank on this Nov. 11?

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.

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Are You Taking Advantage of VA Benefits You Have Earned?

By Vicki Wilson

As many of you know, I advocate gathering information regarding long-term care or short-term rehab well in advance of requiring those services. We never know what tomorrow will bring us. Oftentimes, we are required to make decisions regarding these healthcare options in a hurry.

Do you know what you would do, what options and facilities you would choose?

Is your family aware of your wishes in case they have to make the decision for you? I meet with seniors every day to ensure they have the facts to make an informed decision should these needs arise. I’m always happy to share the information that I have learned through the years and direct them to agencies or other healthcare facilities that can best assist them.

I have discovered that many veterans in our area, as well as their spouses, are not taking advantage of all that the Veterans’ Administration has to offer them. The Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, which at this time includes the Brecksville and Wade Park campuses, serves veterans in northeastern Ohio. There are also 13 community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) where a number of services are locally available.

The Wade Park campus in Cleveland has undergone extensive renovation in recent years and is currently in the throes of a construction project. This campus is a teaching hospital of the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Staff training programs at Wade Park integrate fully with University Hospitals.

Wade Park provides full service primary and specialty patient care, extended care and rehabilitation, as well as education, research and development programs. The Spinal Cord Injury Center at Wade Park serves veterans in Ohio, western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Southern Michigan, and western New York with spinal cord injuries or disabilities. I find the campus to be safe, friendly, convenient to navigate and beautifully decorated. The patient rooms are spacious. I have toured the therapy and rehabilitation departments and observed the state-of-the-art equipment available at this site.

Other than exceptional health care and medication prescriptions, what could you be eligible for? A VA pension is a benefit

paid to wartime veterans with limited income and who are permanently and totaled disabled OR age 65 or older. You, the veteran, may be eligible if you meet certain criteria.

The aid and attendance benefit allows for wartime veterans, as well as their surviving spouses, requiring the regular assistance of another person in eating, bathing, dressing, taking medication, etc., to receive additional monetary benefits.

Care in an assisted living facility of your choice qualifies under this pension benefit.

The monies received may be used to pay for the assisted living facility’s monthly fee.

There is a death pension paid to eligible dependents of deceased wartime veterans. You, as the dependent, must also meet certain criteria, including a countable income below a yearly income limit set by law. Briar Hill Health Care Residence, as well as a few select other facilities here in Geauga County, have a contract with the Veterans’ Administration for long-term care for eligible veterans. The veteran may reside right here for long-term nursing home care in our county and not be separated from friends and family. Again, you must meet certain VA criteria, including being at least 70 percent service connected.

The Geauga County Veterans Service Officers at the Veteran’s Service Commission in Chardon is an invaluable resource for the veterans in Geauga County. The office is located at 470 Center St., Building No. 8A, and an appointment is required. I have met with the officers on several occasions and find them true advocates for the veteran.

For more information on benefits you may be eligible for, you may also call the VA toll-free line at 1-800-827-1000 or visit their web site at www.va.gov. Go to Apply Online and click Compensation & Pension.

Please feel free to call me, and I’d be happy to direct you to the proper source for your information. My contacts in the social service department at the VA are always available to assist us in determining your eligibility for long-term care.

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Many seniors can no longer rake out or weed flower beds, clean up yard debris, or wash windows. You can truly make a difference by volunteering just a few hours. Help a senior citizen remain independent and allow him or her to live in a safe, clean environment.

“Clean-Up” volunteers will generally be assigned close to their homes to make the most of their volunteer time, although some volunteers may choose another area in which they would like to work.

Those who can help during Clean-Up Geauga Days should contact the department on aging as soon as possible. Call direct to 440-279-2130 or call 440-564-7131, extension 2130, or 440-834-1856, extension 2130 Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.

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By Michael A. Verdicchio

Like many people in these troubled times, I have experienced a number of life changes. My wife Kathy and I had to make lots of adjustments. But there is one thing that we will never ever consider letting go of; it is our lifeline.

I know what it’s like to be laid off. I was unemployed for almost nine months. I know what it’s like to work two jobs. I am now working two jobs and I am not earning as much as I did before I was laid off.

But, I have been through down times before; you probably have too. Life has an ebb and flow; there are lean times and then there are days of plenty. Just because you are experiencing a down time does not mean that God has left you or that He does not care.

My wife and I have been practicing a basic fundamental principle since 1976.

Some refer to it as tithing; others call it giving, abundant giving or abundant sharing. The Apostle Paul called it “giving and receiving.” I think what he said sums it up very nicely.

Now, some people may jump up and adamantly declare that tithing is Old Testament Law, and that it does not apply to Christians. I might remind those who feel that way that Abraham is the first person mentioned in the Bible who practiced the tithe. He was called the “father of all that believe,” as well as “the friend of God.” He lived long before the Old Testament Law was even given, let alone written.

The purpose of this article is really twofold. If you practice the principle of giving and receiving, don’t stop now, especially in the days that we are living in. And if you don’t practice it, then you ought to really consider starting.

During the time I was laid off, we made a number of adjustments. But one thing we did not change. We continued operating the principle of giving and receiving. It is something I believe God set up as a lifeline, to ensure His blessings whether times are lean or not.

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months of very lean times, we never lost our house, we didn’t need to sell our cars, and we still had plenty to eat. Looking back on those days, it really is miraculous that we made it.

Now, even with more income coming in, we are not “out of the woods” yet. We continue to look to our God for His supply.

We look to Him to direct our steps and show us how to continue to increase. We can absolutely expect it because we operate the principle of giving and receiving.

During these days of economic uncertainty, knowing that our taxes will be increasing and that the looming threat of inflation lurks, many, many people have scaled back. Restaurants, movie theaters, and other entertainment venues are either very limited or are no longer in the budget.

People are cutting back wherever they can.

And, because of the days we are living in, many Christians are tempted to cut back on their giving. For me, I have seen this principle work in my life for nearly 35 years.

Not only is it not an option for me to cut back on my giving, but tithing is something that I pay first every month.

When I give my portion every month I am reminded of my partnership with God. I am reminded of His promise to supply all that I need. I can actually, as the Bible says, give cheerfully, because I know that God will back up His promises.

But keep in mind, this act of giving of our first fruits is not a slot machine. I have heard people say, “Well I gave and got nothing back.” That is saying that God did not honor His part of the partnership. God does not lie. If He set up this principle and we do our part, then He will absolutely do His part in supplying.

Don’t just give to see what will happen.

People do that all the time with slot machines. They put their money in, hoping they will get something. God is not a slot machine.

When you give, remind yourself that God has promised that as you give you will receive. He has promised to supply all that you need. When you do your part, He will do His part.

Keep your eyes and ears open, expecting to receive His blessings. Look to God to direct your steps so that you can receive His supply. It may come in a way you would have never thought about.

That’s why I like the phrase the Apostle Paul used, when he referred to it as “giving and receiving.” When you give, expect to receive. And whether times are abundant or lean, you can always stay in partnership with the God who has promised to supply all your needs.

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By John F. Dove On Sept. 26, Hambden Congregational Church dedicated a new addition completed this past April.

In the church’s 201 years existence, this is the fourth building project completed. The first was the building of the original sanctuary in 1836. The second was the addition of an educational complex dedicated June 15, 1958. Then on May 1, 1977, we dedicated a new sanctuary—the one where we presently hold our Sunday worship.

Recently we were pleased to dedicate our fourth building project. In this addition we added new church offices, new classrooms, a new nursery twice the size of our old nursery, a new foyer (which doubled our old foyer space), and a new library, which was dedicated to the memory of Mrs. Polly Gertz by her husband Edward.

The Hambden Congregational Church also added a counseling room. If I am not mistaken, we are the only church in the area that offers free counseling for people in our community who may have need. Mr. Ehren Beil, a professional counselor licensed by the state of Ohio, is paid by the church in order to offer this counseling free of charge. His expertise is in the field of family counseling and addictions. He is available to all who call and can be reached via pager at 440-270-0492. All counseling is done in confidence.

The construction of the most recent building addition was done by Crombie Construction, and we were pleased with the work. To keep our costs manageable, Mr. Chuck Gyetko, a member of our congregation, oversaw the project using his organizational skills.

The new facility was furnished under the direction of Mrs. Bonnie Gyetko, and we are proud of the work she has done with such a limited budget.

We also made improvements to our old sanctuary. Today it is a beautiful reminder of what God has done for us over the past 201 years. Mrs. Gloria Koritansky oversaw the redecorating project; our history is presented in 10-year segments on the walls of our historic sanctuary.

John F. Dove is the senior pastor at Hambden Congregational Church, 13840 G.A.R. Highway, Chardon (44024). Pastor Dove and the congregation invite all to join in their regular Sunday worship services from 10:15 to 11:30 a.m.

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OCT. 16: Harvest Turkey Dinner First Congregational Church of Claridon at 13942 Mayfield Rd. (Route 322) and Claridon Troy Road will hold a turkey dinner on Saturday, Oct. 16 from 4 to 7 p.m. Tickets for the dinner, which includes beverage and dessert, are $10 for adults, $5 children ages 8-12, and free for children 7 and under. Take-out available. Dinner tickets may be purchased in the church along with baked goods and gifts from the Fair Trade table. Enter at the northeast door.

Social hall of church is handicapped accessible. For details call the church at 440-635-1462.

NOV. 10: The European Origins of the Amish Mr. Dieter Huth, a citizen and native of Germany who is now a resident of Middlefield, will speak on “The History of the Anabaptists, Mennonites and Amish in Europe.” From the time of the Protestant Reformation in 1521 to the time the first Amish left for the United States in 1737, we will follow the various Anabaptist groups through Switzerland, Alsace, Germany and Holland, learning of the terrible persecution they endured for their beliefs. The last Amish left Europe in 1930. We will conclude our program with a short explanation about the Amish dialect and with the singing of a song. The presentation will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. at Geauga County Historical Society Century Village Museum in the church basement in Burton.

NOV. 13: St. Anselm’s Christmas Boutique St. Anselm’s Women’s Guild’s annual Christmas Boutique is Saturday, Nov. 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Anselm’s Church, 13013 Chillicothe Rd., Chesterland (Route 306, 1/2 mile south of Route 322). Anyone wishing vendor space may contact Karen O’Donnell at 440-729-2476 or slovenianhome@hotmail.com. Over 80 vendors from the area will display their specialties.

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Vitamin E

By Dr. David Fakadej Once upon a time, before 1935, doctors used vitamin E (as wheat germ oil) to treat cardiovascular disease (CVD), hot flashes, and miscarriage. Miscarriage rates reduced as much as 70 percent, and this was attributed to vitamin E (as wheat germ oil) helping maintain attachment of the placenta to the uterus.

At the time, the scientific community worked to find “isolates.” An Isolate is THE specific chemical that is THE active ingredient bringing health benefit. Finding an isolate brings prestige, money, and job offers from good employers.

Naturally, a scientist “discovered” the vitamin E isolate, alpha (α) tocopherol, which is but one out of over 163 chemicals in wheat germ oil. Before a lab could synthesize it, the FDA approved. Viola: α-tocopherol was declared to be vitamin E. ALL the research on vitamin E (as wheat germ oil) was instantly flushed and forgotten. Hence, “once upon a time“ reality was dismissed as fiction.

During the next 70 years, scientific research on health benefits of vitamin E (α-tocopherol) found it did not help with

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CVD, hot flashes, miscarriage, etc. As a matter of fact, research was revealing that vitamin E (α-tocopherol) CAUSED the conditions it was purported to reduce. The findings against vitamin E (α-tocopherol) grew to such disfavor that it was nearly de-listed from “vitamin” status. Then, by some observation, vitamin E (α-tocopherol) was found to reduce one form of anemia.

This observation rescued the vital amine (meaning your body does not manufacture it) α-tocopherol (meaning it was the fifth vitamin “discovered”) as vitamin E. The vitamin E (α-tocopherol) story does not end. Vitamin E (α-tocopherol) was still found unjustifiable for purported health benefits as claimed in the 1930s. Another scientist wrote a book based on more research that found the “REAL” Vitamin E was α-tocotrienol – not α-tocopherol. So for all these decades, science had researched the wrong isolate! Skipping over research on α-tocotrienol (derived from red palm oil generously donated) and cutting to the chase, vitamin E (α-tocotrienol) is now falling out of favor. Seemingly, Octosanol is the ‘real’ Vitamin E for health benefits purported in the 1930s.

This fictional story would end here but for one problem. Everyone believed it. People buy vitamin E (as α- tocotrienol, as α-tocopherol, as both, and as the new Octosanol) for anti-oxidant benefits. But for one tiny little problem: anti-oxidants stop oxidation!

Too much anti-oxidant (Vitamin A, C, E, SOD, etc) may actually cause problems.

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Oxidation is essential to produce ATP, which is THE chemical the body uses to work. ATP is to the body what gasoline is to a car.

Too much anti-oxidant may interfere with ATP production. Research is looking into deleterious effects of too much or too many anti-oxidants. Imagine muscle weakness due to a lack of ATP as a result of megadose anti-oxidants. Or worse, imagine getting sick because the immune system can’t work.

White blood cells use ATP to engulf germs and oxidation to destroy germs. Know anyone megadosing on anti-oxidants that seems to get weak or sick all the time?

Vitamin E is wheat germ oil, composed of over 163 chemicals – this is a nonfiction story that remains buried. What if the benefits of vitamin E result from a collective interaction of 163 chemicals found in wheat germ oil? Whoops. You see, muscles don’t move unless nerves work to coordinate contraction and relaxation, and blood works to bring in oxygen and glucose, and tendons work to anchor muscles to bones, which act like levers. Movement does not occur because muscles contract. Function is a collective interaction of many things working together; this is called “synergy.”

Function is a nonfiction synergy.

Isolates are a fictional fantasy. Want vitamin E? Consider something real: wheat germ (fresh) or safflower, or animal products (butter, egg yolk, liver), or nuts. Leave the fictional fractional isolates to science.

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By Linton Sharpnack Last week I spent five days riding my bicycle from Washington, D.C. to Pittsburgh on the Allegheny Passage Bike Trail. There were no paved trails available here but a paved limestone trail in varying stages of repair.

All real-life adventures have challenges and treasures. There were thunderstorms, record high temperatures in the 90s and “the hill” – a 16-mile continuous climb that lasted three hours. Treasures included beautiful scenery, three long railroad tunnels, and two very high bridges over the Castleman River.

The real treasures are often what we learn about ourselves and how we grow along the way. In an environment where many things seem out of control, like job security, political systems and deteriorating values, there are many things we can control. One that is very important is making healthy choices.

The ride was the culmination of six months of trying to make healthy choices and to see that I could practice what was preached. It was a concerted attempt to see if healthy choices make a difference in how we live life and to appreciate the change in experiences that can be achieved.

This was a step along the way in discovering what can be done and not what can’t be done. While many things were accomplished, it was a very humbling experience. Encounters along the way included a man in his late 70s who was working his way across the United States on a bicycle traveling 20 miles per day. There was a bilateral amputee riding with prosthetic legs, and a man who I encountered with one arm who was riding across the continental divide. The challenges I encountered seemed small by comparison.

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A sand shot takes a bit of creativity. Greenside sand shots should be struck with an open clubface, especially if the pin is located just outside the bunker. Most sand clubs have a bounce on the sole of the club. This ensures that the club doesn’t dig into soft sand and the ball is on the face before contact is made. The waist down should remain passive, and the spine angle should be maintained through the shot.

Contacting the sand about two inches behind the ball and finishing the swing is necessary to ensure getting on the green. The distance behind the ball on a sand shot will vary depending on how soft and coarse the sand. Making sure the club doesn’t turn over or close through the impact area will allow the ball to move toward the target line with an end-over-end or true roll.

When the sand is wet, make sure the contact with the sand is made with a steeper approach and closer to the ball. With a sand club, the bounce of the club is harder in wet sand. The club head speed will be reduced in the wet sand. The farther the pin is outside the bunker, the fuller the golf swing. Again, don’t allow the face of the club to turn through the impact area.

A fairway sand bunker shot is approached with a different strategy. It’s still important to keep the lower body passive, contacting the ball first. This will allow the ball to travel the distance gauged by the club selected for the shot. Keeping a consistent spine angle through the shot will help with a clean contact.

A full shoulder turn is necessary to get the necessary distance and direction to reach the target. A shallow approach will ensure a clean exit out of the bunker when a lip or rise is in the path of the ball flight. If the loft of the club will not allow a clean exit, either settle for less distance with a more lofted club or contact the ball on the upswing when making the shot.

Make sure that whenever you are entering a sand bunker for a shot that you dig your feet into the sand for both stability and as a good way to gauge the depth of the sand inside the bunker.

Have fun! Talk to you soon.

Robert Kacica is the golf professional at Rolling Green Golf Course, 15900 Mayfield Rd., Huntsburg. Call him there at 440-636-5171.

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Middlefield Village Recreation Director Missy Hatch would love to announce that the Oglebay Park holiday “Festival of Lights” bus is ready to roll … but she can’t yet! First, 30 ready-to-roam would-be riders need to make reservations.

It’s not too late to make the Oglebay Park expedition a family holiday tradition. Join a busload of friends and neighbors on Saturday, Dec. 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Registration fee for Oglebay is $65 for a village resident or $70 for a non-village-resident. Registration deadline is Friday, Nov. 12.

An “Early Bird Special” provides that those who register for the Oglebay trip by Friday, Nov. 5 save $10!

The fun begins with a ride to Wheeling, W.Va. to visit Oglebay Park and Mehlman’s Cafeteria. Trip will include touring Oglebay Mansion all decked out for the holidays, time to browse the shops and a visit to the Good Zoo. End the day with a guided tour of the many lighted displays in the “Festival of Lights.” Meals are not included.

Tentative schedule for the recreation department bus trip includes an 8:30 a.m. departure from the Middlefield Caboose at the southeast corner of Routes 608 and 87 (behind Pizza Hut). At 11 a.m., expect to arrive at Mehlman’s Cafeteria, 51800 National Rd., St. Clairsville (43950). Expect to check-in at the Oglebay Visitor’s Center about 12:30 p.m. At 12:45 p.m., tour the Good Zoo and Winter Fantasy, and at 2:30 p.m., tour the Oglebay Mansion.

At 3:30 p.m., it will be Hilltop shopping time. At 5:30 p.m., the Festival of Lights drive begins. About 7 p.m., depart for home with a fast-food dinner stop en route. Expect to return to Middlefield about 11 p.m.

Recreation department office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Online registration is available at www.middlefieldohio.com. Print the form and mail it to us or drop it in our payment box on the north side of the municipal building. All programs must meet class minimums and maximums in order to be conducted, and all fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. A $15 late fee will be charged to all participants who register after the registration deadline.

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Sunrise Stroll Saturday, Oct. 16, 7-8:30 a.m.

Burton Wetlands Nature Preserve Enjoy a beautiful sunrise over Lake Kelso followed by a short walk.

Halloween Wagon Rides Sunday, Oct. 17, 1-4:30 p.m.

Swine Creek Reservation, Woods’ edge Get into the Halloween spirit with a wagon ride while learning about some of nature’s creepy-crawlies along the way. Costumes welcome. Free passes ensure first-come, first-served boarding.

Walktober Hikes Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.

Oct. 13: Chickagami Park Oct. 20: Whitlam Woods Oct. 27: Sunnybrook Preserve Escape the gym, sofa and cell phone to enjoy autumn’s splendor while walking with a park district staffer on a different trail each week. Locations coincide with the fall “Scout Out Your Parks” challenge.

Moonlight Horse Ride Saturday, Oct. 23, 6-8 p.m.

Headwaters Park, Route 608 parking lot Bring your own horse for this leisurely naturalist-led ride to experience the sights and sounds of autumn by the light of the Hunter Moon. Helmets required.

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Rogues, Rascals, Roadkill & the Rest: Geauga’s Mammals Sunday, Oct. 24, 1-3 p.m.

Sunnybrook Preserve, Sunnybrook Lodge The myth and mystery of Geauga mammals from voles, moles and opossum to otters, bears and bobcats.

Enjoy indoor illustrated talk, then examine and release live-caught small mammals afterward.

Halloween Wagon Rides Sunday, Oct. 24, 1-4:30 p.m.

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Geauga Walkers Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1-2:30 p.m.

Walter C. Best Wildlife Preserve Join other active seniors on these weekly hikes in various locations around Geauga County and the surrounding area. Hikes are typically 1 to 1 1/2 miles in length.

Call the Geauga Senior Center for schedule at 440-279-2137.

Backcountry Ravine Exploration Saturday, Oct. 30, 1-3:30 p.m.

Swine Creek Reservation, Lodge parking lot. Participants venture into rocky woodland ravines to look for salamanders, stately trees and meandering streams. Wear sturdy shoes.

Howl’oween Hound Hike Sunday, Oct. 31, 2-3:30 p.m.

The West Woods, Deer Run Shelter Parade through the park with your favorite pooch by your side. Costumes (dog or human) optional. One nonaggressive leashed dog per handler.

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Loonacy on Our Local Lakes Saturday, Nov. 6, 9-10:30 a.m.

Headwaters Park, Crystal Lake Picnic Area, Route 608 Scan the waters of East Branch Reservoir for migrating loons. Examine the lore, legend and life history of this enigmatic denizen of the north country lakes, known for its eerie laughing call.

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The extra degree is what CIS students and staff have committed to for the 2010-2011 school year. Students and staff have received T-shirts to remind each other of this challenge and to remain on task throughout the year. The school is excited to see the exponential results that can occur with this extra degree of effort. Join CIS on this challenge!

Cardinal Hosts Cross Country Invitational Cardinal hosted a cross country invitational on Saturday, Sept. 25. Fifteen teams participated in the meet, which included high school as well as middle school runners.

Kailyn Vontorcik, the lone girl runner from Cardinal Middle School, had a great race, with her personal best time of 15:43. She beat her old PR by 2 minutes.

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community OCT. 5: Lupus Foundation Events Greater Cleveland Chapter hosts Mister B’s Pig Roast for Lupus Sunday, Oct. 17 at 6887 West 130 St., Parma Hts. (44130), 4 to 8 p.m. Register by Oct. 13 at 440-884-3211.

Steppin 4 Lupus will be Saturday, Oct. 16 at 1633 Lee Rd., Cleveland Hts. (44118) at 7 p.m. Dress to impress. $12 in advance; $20 for couples. Free valet and free appetizers.

Open bar 7-8 p.m. Contact: Ebey at 216630-2538 or Katra at 216-233-0333.

OCT. 5: Sunshine Shop Grant Geauga County Sunshine Shop Board accepts grant requests from Geauga notfor-profits. Organizations that serve children and families in need may be eligible; grants range from $500 to $1,500. Mission is to assist low-income individuals and families in Geauga. Grant requests should be a single page. Include contact information, purpose or mission, who the organization serves, what the grant money would be used for, and the amount requested. Mail requests to: The Sunshine Shop Board, P.O Box 917, Burton, OH 44021. Requests must be postmarked by Nov. 10. For more, contact Sara Shininger at 440-285-9141.

OCT. 16: Maple Mountain Chorus Show Maple Mountain Chorus will present their show “LIFE, WHAT A TRIP” on Oct. 16 at the Mentor Senior Center, 8484 Munson Rd., Mentor. Show will be at 3 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 (ages 12 & under, $6). For advance tickets or more information, call Carolyn at 440-639-0961 or Jan at 440-255-5259.

OCT. 14: Master Gardener Program Join us Thursday, Oct. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. for annual open house. Discuss “What It Takes to Become a Master Gardener.” Call 440-834-4656 for more information and to RSVP. Geauga County OSU Extension Office, Patterson Center is on the Burton fairgrounds. Visit http://geauga.osu.edu.

OCT. 15: American Legion Fish Dinner Fish dinner is $8 per adult and $5 for persons age 10 and under at the American Legion Post 459, 14052 Goodwin St., Burton from 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 15. Meal is all-youcan-eat.

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OCT. 16: Master Gardener Floral Class “Arranged by Nature; Field and Roadside Floral & Foliage Arrangements” will be 9 a.m. to noon at Patterson Center. Fee is $35. Make a floral arrangement. Bring a vase or container, and we’ll supply all the materials and light refreshments. Call 440834-4656 to register. Class will be held at the Geauga County OSU Extension Office, Patterson Center, 14269 Claridon Troy Rd., Burton.

OCT. 18: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9678 Meets Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 9678 of Middlefield meets Oct. 18 (and every 3rd Monday of the month) at 7 p.m. at the post in Middlefield on West High Street.

Current members and anyone interested encouraged to attend. Contact Gary Best at 440-321-0808.

OCT. 21: Senior Potluck Dinner Senior Center in Middlefield, 15820 Ridgewood, hosts a free monthly gathering the 3rd Thursday each month, 4:30 to 7 p.m. for fellowship and dinner. If attending, bring a dish to pass. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.

Dinner at 5 p.m. Call 440-632-0611.

OCT. 23: Fall Harvest Dinner Newbury Boosters dinner & dance is Saturday, Oct. 23 with DJ Mike Morris at Hickory Lake Party Center on Stone Road in Newbury. Event begins at 7 p.m. Cost is $15 per person. Proceeds benefit the 2011 After Prom. Call Teresa at 440-547-9987.

OCT. 23: Want a Wooden Nickel?

Collectors of wooden nickels meet the 4th Saturday every month at Middlefield Library.

Next meeting is Oct. 23 at 1 p.m. Meetings are free and open to the public. For details, contact Al Schubert at 440-992-0601.

OCT. 23: Make a Difference Day at Highbrook Lodge United Way Services of Geauga County has organized Make A Difference Day Ohio project at Highbrook Lodge-A Cleveland Sight Center Camp, 12944 Aquilla Rd., Chardon 44024 including gardening, cleaning, painting, mulching, and trail maintenance. Make A Difference Day uses locally designed projects to mobilize volunteers. If interetsed, call Lori Sebulski at 440-285-2261 extension 225 or lsebulski@ uws.org to register.

NOV. 3: UHGMC Speed Dating Event UHGMC hosts speed dating for adults aged 60 and older as a means of promoting good health Wednesday, Nov. 3 at 6:30 p.m. in the conference center, UHGMC, 13207 Ravenna Rd., Chardon. Event is free; registration required. “Date” others for three minutes, and then select individuals with whom you share mutual interests, allowing later contact if both desire. For information and registration, call 440-285-7757.

NOV. 13: Claridon Girl Scout Troop 1324 Santa Shoppe Claridon Girl Scout Troop 1324 seeks vendors for a fifth annual Santa Shoppe on Saturday, Nov. 13, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Claridon Town Hall, corner of Route 322 and Claridon Troy Road. Tables are $15 each. For reservations, call 440-635-1173.

NOV. 17: No. 1 Dog Contest Win a contest to see who’s the No. 1 Dog in Geauga for 2011. The contest for 4th and 5th graders in the county kicks off 2011 dog registration. Send a short essay to Auditor Frank Gliha’s office by Nov. 17, 2010 explaining why you think your dog is the No. 1 dog in the county. Representatives from Geauga and Burton Public Libraries and the Geauga County Auditor’s office will judge essays on Nov. 22. The winner will receive the #1 dog tag for 2011 from Auditor Gliha on Dec. 1, 2010. For details see website at http://www.auditor.co.geauga.oh.us.

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Brothers Craig (left) and Eric (right) Hart pose with their mother, Angela, at The Buckeye Chocolate Company, 14646 Ravenna Rd., Burton. Craig, Eric, and brother Brian (not pictured) co-founded the company in 2004. The family first became involved in the food business 16 years ago making maple syrup.

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By Nancy Hrivnak This Sweetest Day (Saturday, Oct. 16), choose a kitchen-fresh confection at Geauga County’s own Buckeye Chocolate Company in Burton for your sweet thing.

The celebration of Sweetest Day in northeast Ohio most appropriately should involve a local business, for Cleveland itself was home of the first Sweetest Day ever.

Herbert Birch Kingston, a Cleveland, Ohio philanthropist and a candy company employee, started Sweetest Day. He wanted to bring happiness to orphans, shut-ins and the underprivileged. His intent was to show these people that they were remembered.

In 1922, he started the holiday tradition of giving candy and small gifts, often hiring movie stars to distribute treats.

On the first Sweetest Day, movie star Ann Pennington presented 2,200 Cleveland newspaper delivery boys with boxes of candy to express gratitude for their service to the public. Another popular movie star, Theda Bara, distributed 10,000 boxes of candy to people in Cleveland hospitals.

Whomever you choose to gift, Buckeye Chocolate Company on the southwest corner of Routes 44 and 87 has your shopping needs covered … literally. If you can coat it in chocolate and it’s a sugary something that people enjoy eating, it’s probably in a display case at The Buckeye Chocolate Company.

Do you like your chocolate clinging to something ooey-gooey, like a caramel or a fruit-flavored cream candy, or do you reach for something with a little crunch to it, like a chocolate covered pretzel or potato chip, an Oreo cookie, some shredded coconut or some toffee? Don’t overlook the fresh chocolate-covered strawberries, always the first to disappear from any irresistible dessert tray I’ve ever approached. And for the hardcore chocoholics, there’s always fudge and more fudge.

Step up to the counter and name your pleasure. Often, the most aptly named Angela Hart, mom of the brothers who co-founded Buckeye Chocolate Company in 2004, will serve up your favorites with a smile and a side of motherly love and concern. Angela works as store manager

at the shop “technically three days a week, but she ends up coming here just about every day, just to keep an eye on things,” according to her sons.

“That’s just because I am so proud of my boys, and I want to make sure everything is just right,” Angela says.

The Hart family “basically grew a family concession business into a stationary chocolate company,” says Eric Hart, 2000 Notre Dame Cathedral Latin High School graduate. Tall and lean, Eric and brothers Craig and Brian opened Buckeye Chocolate in December 2004.

Eric and Craig’s dad, Dennis Hart, primed the family for its present-day successes years ago by selling funnel cakes, kettle corn and sweet-coated roasted nuts at outdoor festivals and events. Such concession sales remain a large part of the Hart family enterprise today.

You’ve probably seen Buckeye Chocolate products in area grocery stores.

Buckeye Chocolates Company is as Ohio as “Hang on Sloopy,” and so are their chocolate buckeyes on sale at a well-known neighborhood grocer’s. Don’t be surprised if you soon see Buckeye Chocolate’s chocolate-covered potato chips in the gift shop at one of your favorite breakfast stops, either; a deal is in the works.

Have you ever wondered what one does with the proverbial “kid in a candy shop?”Eric and Craig smile and resoundingly answer “Nothing; you just sort of let them go.” Grandma says they usually head straight for the gourmet lollipops.

Both Eric and Craig are dads. Eric and wife Meghan, another member of “Team Hart” at the candy store, are parents to Makayla, 8; Matthew, 6; Mackenzie, 2 and Mia, one month. Craig and wife Chanette find their pride and joy in Avery, 6, and Noah, 4.

Visit Buckeye Chocolates and the Hart family at 14646 Ravenna Rd. in Burton (44021). Call with questions or special orders at 440-564-8086. See the website at www.buckeyechocolates.com. Store hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday.

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Paul (from left), Grace, Kevin, Mitchell, and Brien, members of “Youth United,” volunteer for Habitat for Humanity’s organization for young people.

Don’t Dump It! Donate It! to Geauga ReStore

By Nancy Huth You know how it is sometimes. You have an item that’s too good to throw away, yet you have acquired or inherited a new piece and now don’t know what to do with the used item.

Well, here’s your answer!

In Habitat for Humanity’s new headquarters in a large barn on Route 87 (12180 Kinsman Rd.) just west of Route 44 on the north side, Geauga County’s first ReStore recently opened for business. This is an outlet that collects donated new and gently used items and sells them to the public at 50 to 75 percent off retail cost. It is a do-it-yourselfer’s paradise. Hours are Fridays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

ReStore’s enthusiastic manager is young Meredith Ashkettle. She told the Middlefield Post that as the economy suffered more and more, monetary donations to Habitat for Humanity dropped.

ReStore was started to provide sustainable revenue and to serve as a means to divert reusable materials from overflowing landfills. Too many things go into landfills because people don’t know where to take them. During the past 10 years, 600 ReStores have sprung up over the entire nation. Geauga’s had its grand opening on June 16 of this year in a 5,300 square foot building (earlier used by Chandler Tree). Offices have also been relocated in this building. ReStore manager Meredith Ashkettle is the only paid employee.

Geauga’s store was greatly helped by a $25,000 grant from Fairmont Minerals in Chardon. This environmentally friendly company is easily recognized as you drive by its field of large solar panels on Route 44.

Al Zack, who headed ReStore’s startup committee, traveled with Meredith to Rotary Club meetings, marketing events and retail stores to drum up business. The results will amaze you. Five to 10 percent of the items in the store come from retailers; 90 percent come from Geauga residents.

You can bring your gently used pieces or call Habitat for Humanity and they will pick up your items for FREE. “Two Men and a Truck” have volunteered their services for this.

Appliances are a big seller at ReStore.

Other items are furniture, cabinetry, lighting, hardware, tools, flooring, plumbing, paint, electrical, home décor, antiques, and books (no clothing, mattresses or toys). If you buy a large fridge, Habitat will deliver it for a fee.

They’ll hold it two weeks while you make arrangements. Strong-backed volunteers are especially needed to pick up and unload.

Christine Bucknell, Habitat’s director, told me that since opening in June, ReStore

has made 50 to 60 percent more than they had expected to make. Many contractors and people remodeling homes are shopping there.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY, a nonprofit ecumenical housing ministry, has locations in 100 different countries and has built 1.5 million homes. Geauga’s ministry started in 1988 and has built 69 houses.

Habitat for Humanity DOES NOT give away houses. Families receive an interestfree loan, must meet definite criteria and put in 500 sweat hours helping build their home. Four houses are planned for Middlefield. A $190,000 grant from the Ohio Housing Finance Agency will aid in this project. Finding affordable lots is the biggest challenge facing Habitat in Geauga County.

All house construction is done by volunteers, the oldest of which is 95.

Our photo shows five young people (Paul, Grace, Kevin, Mitchell, Brien) who are members of Habitat for Humanity’s “Youth United.” Here those aged 5 to 25 come together to learn leadership and teamwork skills and to understand their community and poverty housing. Those over 16 can actually help build houses. A steering committee of 10 to 15 teen volunteers from Geauga meet, plan and go back to their schools to recruit others to help in Habitat’s mission of eliminating poverty housing.

If you are interested in becoming a member of Youth United or want more information, contact Cheryl Graham at geaugahabitatpa@windstrem.net or call 440-564-5848.

Drop off times at ReStore are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Like many people making donations to ReStore, you will probably walk out with items you find there. So don’t dump it; donate it and deduct it.

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By Joe Novak Q. My wife and I disagree on many things that I consider “laws of physics.” How can I convince her she is off course?

A. Whoa, partner. Unless you have a very comfortable couch at your house, I would not go there. I run many things around our house. However, I get into the deepest trouble when I run my mouth.

Men and women do not process information in exactly the same way, and I am not inferring that women process incorrectly – just differently. I am not a psychologist; I am a husband whose wife’s information processing is at times baffling to me.

In the winter, I open all the drapes and shades during the day, allowing the sun to heat our house. Not wanting the sun to compete with the air conditioning, I do just the reverse in summer.

My wife goes around closing or opening the shades in reverse and now it has become a game, at least for me. She is not aware that I have taken this on as a challenge. It’s an alternative to walking to the pond and throwing myself in.

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hanging the clothes on the outside line is so easy. I explain that she can always tumble them on air only to fluff them soft after they are dried for free. She insists on drying them half way in the dryer than hanging them on the line and complaining they dried “too rough.”

“Just shoot me” comes to mind whenever I see her do this. I would disable the dryer in the summer except that I would end up with wet underwear in my dresser drawer; women get even in unpleasant ways!

I do the majority of the cooking at our house, and the following are a few things I have learned – things my wife gives me that “Sure; Whatever” look when I try to explain them.

When a recipe calls for preheating the oven, here is why. A 14-pound turkey placed into a 450-degree oven will drop the oven temperature 100 degrees, and it will take 30 minutes to get it back to 450. Place that same turkey into a cold oven, turn it to 450 and it will take 3-4 hours for it to reach 450.

Bringing a pot of water to a rolling boil before dumping a pound of pasta in will assure the pasta can be cooked to a delicious consistency and not into an overcooked glob of gluten.

Using the proper amount of water is also important to prevent temperature drop.

Unfortunately, the laws of physics cannot be changed – even if your wife insists on trying.

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.

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When Vegetables and Leftovers Are Alone

By Ellie Behman Ever wonder what happens when the refrigerator door is shut and the light goes out? I’m sure this phenomenon has kept many a human awake at night, and now I’d like to attempt to create a little parody among the inhabitants of the cold depths in the world of refrigeration.

Let’s start at the bottom of the refrigerator where I can envision the veggie drawer, full of a mixture of delectable occupants. Conversations may go like this: “Wow, look at that tomato. Wonder how long she’s been here. Hmmmm, ‘Lettuce’ see if she’s interested. I think she’s bashful cause she’s blushing. I heard that the big old potato over there has ‘eyes’ for her.”

Okay, veggies probably don’t talk, but ask yourselves – how do you really know?

(Perhaps I spend too much time alone in the cabin.)

The next shelf up houses the leftovers.

The pot roast could be overheard saying, “I knew they overcooked me. That’s why I’m still sitting her a week after their dinner.

Not even the dog is interested.” Then there are the limp green beans that appear to be growing beards. As one green bean said to the other, “I’m too weak to get out of here.

If the door opens, get out fast and save yourself.”

There, in the very back corner of the next shelf where no one has looked for a very long time, is a strange shriveled blob of something that only a scientific research team could identify. Only DNA samples could tell us what has such low esteem that it has glued itself to the wall of the refrigerator for so long and has refused to come out. (In this case DNA stands for “Dried - Nondescript - Attachments.”)

Another shelf up is occupied by the milk, eggs and cheeses. Dairy products have a warm bond that unites them, even when they’ve “gone bad.” They huddle and agree to be “prepared” in case the owner opens the door and decides to make an omelet.

They have their strategy worked out, and as the eggs and cheese stated, “This is eggs-actly what we’re going to do when that door opens. Fall out, men, and follow

our lead. I know this is pretty ‘cheesey,’ but we have to be ready!” The milk shouts out, “If the thermostat doesn’t cool down, my whole attitude is going to sour.”

The last cubicle is the freezer where the UFOs hang out (Unidentified Frozen Objects). No one knows what they are, so their life span in the freezer is limitless. The ice cream likes the cold and says, “I hope the thermostat doesn’t go off, ‘cause I’m starting to melt. Oh look, I think I see ‘moose tracks.’” (The attention span of the ice cream is that of a gnat as it begins to hallucinate and become delirious).

Bags of strange little items fill the freezer, none of which are labeled. They seem comfortable with one another, and even though the owners leave them there month after month, these little UFOs understand one another and have no desire to leave.

What’s the point of this article? No point really. It’s just an observation of a world beyond the refrigerator door that is seldom examined. I hope I have enlightened the reader a bit. At the very least, you now know that my mind wanders into areas less traveled and (for that matter) areas that no one really cares about. Unless, of course, you’re an interested vegetable or leftover.

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By Craig W. Armstrong We have all seen the person on our local news. They clip coupons, organize them and shop like they are on safari. The result: They end up paying $10 for $100 dollars worth of groceries. After seeing this money-saving feat, you probably wish you could do it too, but you can’t, because you don’t have the time or patience. Shopping with coupons, however, may be easier than you think.

When most people think of coupons, they think of saving money on products at the grocery store. Coupons, however, are available for many other products and services. Restaurants, entertainment venues, beauty salons and clothing boutiques are just some of the places that offer coupons. Coupons are a great way to try a new service or product. If you buy it and don’t like it, at least you didn’t pay full price for it.

Coupons can be found in a variety of places. Newspapers, in-store flyers, manufacturers’ websites and coupon websites are just some of the places to start. Some people even trade coupons with friends. Think of it like trading baseball cards: “I’ve got two Johnny Bends/chicken dinners that I’ll trade you for a Cal Ripken/ box of dinner rolls.” Trading coupons can be a good way to interact with your friends, and you might just pick up a tip or two along the way.

The next step is determining how to use your coupons. First, do some comparison shopping. The use of a coupon on a cheaper-priced item obviously makes it more valuable. Keep an eye out for doublecoupon days. Many stores offer these, and your job is to find out when. Doubling your coupon is just what it sounds like. A coupon for 10 cents off an item becomes 20 cents on that particular day. Search for sales.

Coupons become that much more valuable when used on sale items. Pitting stores against each other is another way to save money. Many stores will honor competitors’ coupons; the loss of your business is their gain.

Don’t let your coupons go to waste.

Organize them and plan your meals around them. File your coupons so they are easy to find and use, and look for a way to combine coupons to make a delicious dinner. Stock up to get the most for your coupons. Buy nonperishable items in bulk and store them away. That way, you will use the coupon before it expires, and you will have that roll

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Finally, shop online. Using online coupon codes can be more valuable than the paper variety, especially on books and clothes.

Coupon clipping is a great way to save money and it can even become an activity you enjoy. Hit those stores with a handful of coupons and walk out with some extra money in your pocketbook.

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United Way Services of Geauga County is pleased to name the DDC Clinic as a new partner agency.

The DDC Clinic for Special Needs Children is a nonprofit primary care and research facility serving patients with complex medical needs. The organization was established to help children with rare genetic disorders. The outpatient clinic completes medical care services for children with special needs.

Support from United Way will be used to increase the number of preventative health care visits for Amish families by helping them get affordable transportation. Kimm Leininger, executive director for United Way Services of Geauga County, stated, “We are excited to announce this new partnership.

United Way has been extremely supportive of the DDC Clinic; in fact, United Way has provided nearly $150,000 to support of the Clinic’s efforts since it was founded in 2002.

This partnership will allow families, Amish or non-Amish, to receive “well child” visits for their medically fragile children.”

United Way Geauga is a volunteerdriven organization that unites people and resources to improve lives. United Way engages the community in caring for others.

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Meet Trenton, a 20-weekold beautiful buff-colored kitten. Just take a look at those big beautiful eyes. He is part of a huge cat rescue operation in Geauga County.

He and his pals need your help. Their lives depend on it.

Trenton is neutered, vaccinated, and has tested negative for leukemia/FIV. Trenton is outgoing and is named after my 11-year-old nephew, who helped me catch this little cutie.

To meet Trenton, please contact Kathy Deptola Animal Rescue at 440-474-9721 or tassambud@windstream.net.

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Well, their picture says it all … Meet Sam and Suzie, an adorable rescued pair of 20-week old kittens.

Sam is a handsome gray/ black tiger, and his sister is a white/gray tabby that is looking for a home. Both are fixed, vaccinated and have tested negative for leukemia/FIV. To meet Sam and Suzie, please contact Kathy Deptola Animal Rescue at 440-474-9721 or tassambud@windstream. net.

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It’s Easy to Get Along With Docile Docile is an adult female black lab. She is sweet and an easy dog, gentle and good with other dogs. Adopt her or one of her friends from the Geauga County Dog Warden, 12513 Merritt Rd., Chardon (44024). Call the warden’s office at 440-286-8135.

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