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Wishing you the joy of family, the gift of friends, and the best of everything in the new year.

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Acquire Fire Protection............................................. 45 A.H.Christiansons....................................................... 05 AJ & J Roll Off Containers........................................ 23 AJ Enterprises.............................................................. 15 Alvord Insurance Agency........................................ 54 Alvord’s Yard & Garden Equipment, LLC............. 35 Angelo J. Marrali, Howard Hanna......................... 26 ASAP Sanitary Services............................................. 27 Basetek LLC................................................................... 26 Beaches & Dreams Travel Co................................... 12 Best Funeral Home..................................................... 31 Best Funeral Home..................................................... 26 Blakely, Esq., Jonathan P........................................... 06 Blue Jay Orchard......................................................... 47 Bradford Neal Machinery Inc.................................. 50 Brockway Bond Insurance....................................... 25 Brooks House Assisted Living Community....... 54 Burton Carpet Shoppe, Inc..................................... 10 Burton Chamber of Commerce............................. 12 Burton Scot Contractors....................................18-19 C.A. Miller Custom Woodworking........................ 03 Century Village Museum......................................... 20 Chagrin Valley Paving............................................... 22 Chardon Country Kennels....................................... 47 Chardon Healthcare Center.................................... 55 Chardon Oil Co............................................................ 25 Chardon Smile Center............................................... 09 Chardon Square Auto Body/Tire & Brake........... 05 Chardon Welding, Inc................................................ 51 Chem Technologies Ltd............................................ 06 Claridon Structures.................................................... 25 Cloonan Plumbing & Heating................................ 17 Connie’s Hair Design................................................. 23 Country Arts and Jewelry........................................ 50 Country Side Furnishings........................................ 47 Cross Cut Country Store........................................... 32 D & S Door Sales LLC................................................. 32 D & S Farm & Garden Supply.................................. 42 D & S Automotive Collision..................................... 36 Dave Joyce Family...................................................... 42 DittrickCPA ................................................................... 07 DS Cakes & Sweet Cafe............................................. 09 E & H Ace Hardware (Middlefield)........................ 13 Electrolock Incorporated......................................... 27 Equine Specialty Hospital........................................ 24 First Light Home Care............................................... 02 Fisher Flooring LLC.................................................... 48 Flowers by Emily......................................................... 45 FONTANELLE group inc. / Middlefield Post....... 41 GBSA............................................................................... 49 Geauga County Pleasant Hill Home.................... 30

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In this annual issue of the Geauga Business Family Album, you will enjoy a wonderful collection of holiday greetings from a cross-section of businesses and organizations throughout Geauga County. These personal greetings, extended to you, are from local business-families. So many in this county have invested their time, hard work and finances to help shape our economic culture. These salutations represent local folks who are proud of their companies, employees and successes, knowing it is from them that this area derives its personality, character and charm. Remember each of these establishments when making purchasing decisions this holiday season, as they are the lifeblood of this county. Have a wonderful holiday season, Geauga County!

The Geauga Business Family Album is an annual publication brought to you by the Fontanelle group inc. While gathering content for this magazine, we met some of the finest folks and treasure the privilege of getting to know and photographing so many exemplary business owners, managers and their staff in this great county. FGi is truly grateful to each and every one of you for this experience. To book your holiday greeting and photo for 2018, contact us at 440‑834-8900 or email admin@fontanellegroup.com.

greeting index Geauga County Fair Board...................................... 43 Geauga County Public Library............................... 21 Geauga County Sheriff’s Office............................. 06 Geauga Credit Union, Inc........................................ 26 Geauga Door Sales & Service................................. 10 Geauga Farms Quality Meats................................. 13 Geauga Growth Partnership Inc........................... 20 Geauga Lyric Theater Guild..................................... 21 Geauga Metropolitan Housing Authority......... 34 Geauga Pawn............................................................... 17 Geauga Savings Bank................................................ 24 Geauga Septic Service LLC...................................... 51 Geauga Stone.............................................................. 35 Geauga Vision.............................................................. 40 Great Lakes Cheese.................................................... 23 Groom Room (The).................................................... 30 H & R Block.................................................................... 46 Hazen Contracting, Inc............................................. 30 Hess & Associates Engineering Inc....................... 20 Hexpol Compounding Burton Rubber Processing.05 Jaco Products............................................................... 20 Jason D. Majors, DMD Family Dentistry.............. 07 JC’s Restaurant............................................................. 33 Joe’s Window Shop LLC............................................ 44 John Anthony of Novelty......................................... 50 Joy’s Place Inc.............................................................. 17 JS Stairs.......................................................................... 32 Juiced Smoothie Bar.................................................. 21 Junction Auto Family................................................ 39 KBR Solutions Inc........................................................ 31 Kitchen and Bath, Etc................................................ 46 Kleve & Associates Insurance................................. 08 KraftMaid Cabinetry.................................................. 11 Kurt Law Office LLC.................................................... 38 Lawyers Title................................................................. 27 Leo’s All Season Vehicles Inc................................... 10 Ma and Pa’s Cabin and Sleigh Rides..................... 30 Mangia! Mangia!......................................................... 24 Maple City Taps & Eatery.......................................... 15 Mapleview Country Villa....................................28-29 Maplewood at Chardon........................................... 15 Mar-Bal Incorporated................................................ 25 McIntosh Insurance Agency, State Farm............ 48 MC Studio smARTs Enrichment Center.............. 07 MD Realty...................................................................... 51 Memoirs Unlimited.................................................... 07 Middlefield Care Center........................................... 50 Middlefield Mini Mart............................................... 33 MVP Plastics Inc........................................................... 33 NEO Electrical Supply Co & Lighting Center..... 32 New Vision Commercial Roofing.......................... 54

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Newbury Business Park............................................ 38 Newbury Sandblasting & Painting....................... 54 Newbury Tire Company........................................... 50 Noah’s Ark Pet Cremation, LLC............................... 26 Nolan Maintenance Inc............................................ 50 Notre Dame Village.................................................... 14 O’Reilly Team, Re/Max Traditions.......................... 47 Olde Towne Grille....................................................... 45 Party Loft....................................................................... 31 Pawsitive Results........................................................ 36 Piazza Salon & Spa..................................................... 40 Pine Craft Storage Buildings LLC.......................... 45 Pleasant Hill Golf Course.......................................... 07 Portman Electric......................................................... 51 Precious Cargo ........................................................... 07 Preston Superstore.................................................... 16 Red Maple Inn Bed & Breakfast............................. 15 Revere Title................................................................... 08 Rich Burzanko, ‘The Garage Door Guy’............... 21 Richards Maple Products......................................... 46 Roediger Chiropractic............................................... 09 Ronyak Paving............................................................. 56 Rothenbuehler Cheese Chalet............................... 35 Royal Crest Animal Spa............................................. 38 Russell-Sly Family Funeral Home.......................... 34 Sandy’s Dance Studio............................................... 34 Selinick Co (The)......................................................... 48 Servisoft of Middlefield, LLC................................... 08 Sheoga Hardwoods and Flooring......................... 13 Siracki Realty, Ltd........................................................ 45 Specs 4 Us..................................................................... 31 St. John Funeral Home............................................. 42 Starr Farm...................................................................... 08 Studio For Hair............................................................. 48 Stutzman Brothers Lumber.......................................3 Stankus Heating & Cooling..................................... 40 Sunrise View Bargains............................................... 47 Sweet Grace Anna’s Fancy Cakes & Bakes.......... 46 Thistle Wood Senior Living..................................... 02 Tim Frank Septic Tank Cleaning............................ 44 Troy Manufacturing Company, Inc....................... 37 Two Cafe & Boutique ................................................ 36 Upward Solutions Coaching and Consulting... 06 Village of Burton ........................................................ 54 Waste Management.................................................. 34 Watson’s 87 Furniture................................................ 48 Welshfield Inn.............................................................. 23 Western Reserve IT..................................................... 48 Geauga Calendar of Events.................................52-53

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We appreciate your faithful support, and wish you many blessings this Christmas.

A.H.Christiansons

14539 N. Cheshire Street • Burton, Ohio • 440-834-9760 • www.ahchristiansons.com

14330 Kinsman Road, Burton, Ohio 44021 440-834-4644 • www.hexpolcompounding.com

From Dec. 16 to 24 in Caracas, Venezuela, the busy city streets are closed off before 8 a.m. to motor traffic. This allows the streets to be open to traffic on ‘4-wheelers’.

It has been customary in Venezuela to attend Misa de Aguinaldo (Early Morning Mass) and by closing traffic off to bulky cars and buses, everyone can skate to mass on time.

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May the New Year be Your Best Year Happy Holidays Professional Development Solutions that work...

Leadership | Business | Life Lori@UpwardSolutionsCC.com O: 440.548.2079 | C: 440.391.4771

UpwardSolutionsCC.com

Merry Christmas to your family from the families of the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office 12450 Merritt Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024 440-279-2009 general number, emergency call 911

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Health, Happiness, and Prosperity in the New Year!

JONATHAN P. BLAKELY, Esq. AT T O R N E Y AT L AW

Serving Ohio businesses and owners since 1989

P.O. Box 217 • Middlefield, Ohio 44062 • 440-339-1201 • Fax 440-632-9091 jblakelylaw@windstream.net • www.blakelylaw.org

May Your Heart and Home be Filled with the Spirit of Christmas

Chem Technologies Ltd.

Manufacturer of cutting-edge custom mixing and chemical dispersions and blends 14875 Bonner Drive • Middlefield, Ohio 44062 440-632-9311 6

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Lori Gorrell

chief growth officer

Wishing You a Merry Christmas from Our Family to Yours!

P.O. Box 501, 13801 W. Center Street, Suite 4 Burton, Ohio 44021 Phone: 440-834-9686 • Fax: 440-834-9682 www.dittrickcpa.com • kristen@dittrickcpa.com

Wishing you

Merry Memories Memoirs Unlimited

Helping folks document & preserve their life stories for over 17 years.

440-708-4045 ï www.memoirsu.com

With special wishes just for you!

Happy Holidays!

Family Dentistry • Where you’ll be treated like family!

10816 Kinsman Road, Newbury 440-564-5387 • www.drjasonmajors.com

Merry Christmas!

All good and perfect gifts come from above •PRESCHOOL •BEFORE/AFTER SCHOOL CARE

•ALL DAY CARE •ART CLASSES •GYMNASTICS

MC Studio smARTs Enrichment Center 13461 AQUILLA RD • CHARDON, OHIO

mcsmarts.studio

14595 Baird Street • Burton • 440.834.8444

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Happy Holidays from All of Us at Kleve & Associates!

hristmas! rry C Me Family owned and operated since 1903

OPEN: Tues-Fri Noon-7pm /Sat & Sun 9am-7pm CLOSED: Monday

John: 440.321.6785 • starrfarm.net

Happy Holidays from your friends at Revere Title

Kleve & Associates Insurance

14225 Kinsman Road • PO Box 367 • Burton, OH 44021

440-834-4432

440-226-3535 • 214 E. Park St., Chardon 44024

Servisoft of Middlefield, LLC

14299 Kinsman Rd. Burton, OH 44021 440.834.4612 / 800.922.1188 8

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hristmas! Have a Happy, Sweet New Year!

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Merry Christmas!

DS Cakes & Sweet Café

11110 Kinsman Road • Newbury Ohio 44065

440-564-1106 • info@dscakessweetcafe.com

from Our Family to Yours!

Clement Clarke Moore didn’t want “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas” published.

He wrote the poem for his family to celebrate Christmas in 1922, but felt the poem was beneath his talents, so when it was published after a friend sent it to a publisher and became a huge hit, he denied authoring it for nearly 15 years.

401 South St. Bldg. 2A, Village Station • Chardon •

440-285-0756

Visit our web site at: www.roedigerchiropractic.com

Merry Christmas!

Chardon Smile Center 220 Cherry Ave.,Chardon (440) 286-2474

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Merry Christmas!

LEO’S

Northeastern Ohio’s leading dealer of the finest quality all season vehicles, backed with excellent service.

Your 2x2 6x6 8x8 Connection

Since 1992

440-285-1730

ALL SEASON VEHICLES, INC

www.leosargo.com

ALL-TERRAIN FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY

12841 MAYFIELD ROAD CHARDON, OH 44024

We Meet Your Garage Door Needs SALES • INSTALLATION • SERVICE 14249 Kinsman Rd, Burton 44021

440-834 4949 • 440-834-3667

Merry Christmas

The Christian community in India has many Christmas traditions that would be familiar to us, such as attending church services, singing carols and exchanging gifts. However, they do not decorate a traditional Christmas tree: instead they decorate banana or mango trees. They also make sure that they have a large stock of home-made sweets for visiting family and friends and often place clay lamps on the roof of their house to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

May the promise, hope and peace of His love fill your heart this Christmas

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bcsinc@windstream.net

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

From all of us at KraftMaid Cabinetry We wish you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday season and a healthy, prosperous new year! visit kraftmaid.com and learn how a KraftMaid® kitchen can be designed for how you live.

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Season’s Greetings from Our Family to Yours!

Offering Only the Freshest, Tastiest and Leanest Cuts of Meat for Every Day!

Locally Raised Beef, Pork & Lamb

Freezer Beef Orders

In Italian folklore, an old witch delivers gifts and candy to children on Epiphany Eve (Jan. 5). Santa’s competitor, La Befana, is usually portrayed as an old lady riding a broomstick, usually covered in soot, as she enters homes through chimneys. Very similar to the tradition of leaving cookies and milk for Santa, children will leave wine and food out for the Befana.

E&H Ace Hardware • 440-632-0020 15651 W. High St. • Middlefield, Ohio

Let the Spirit of Christmas Gently Fill Your Heart with Peace and Love.

15320 Burton-Windsor Rd., Middlefield, OH 44062 440-834-1710 www.sheogaflooring.com

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Happy Holidays from Maplewood At Chardon

Maplewood at Chardon is a senior living community providing assisted living and memory care to area seniors with signature services and amenities.

APLE TAPS

12350 Bass Lake Road, Chardon 440-285-3300 MaplewoodAtChardon.com

11095 Chardon Rd. www.216BBQ.com In Greece, Christmas Eve marks the end of 40 days of fasting. It is celebrated with the baking of ‘Christopsomo’ or ‘Christ bread.’

Families decorate the crust of the large, sweet loaves with symbols of their professions. Christmas trees are not traditional in Greece. Instead, most houses have a bowl with a piece of wire across it.

They tie a piece of basil to the wire and fill the bowl with water to keep the basil alive. Sprinkling the water from the bowl around the house is thought to keep bad spirits away.

440.285.9953

A Blessed and Merry Christmas to You!

SEE ME FOR ALL YOUR INSULATION NEEDS ❑Pole Buildings ❑Steel Buildings ❑Framed Buildings ❑Homes ❑Shops ❑Garages ❑Under Concrete (Radiant Heat) ❑Outside Block Foundations ❑Under Sidewalks ❑Patios ❑Under Siding

HOURS: MON-FRI 6AM-5PM CLOSED SATURDAY & SUNDAY ENTERPRISES 15049 Shedd Road, Burton

440-636-3323

Australians enjoy a hot summer Christmas rather than the cold European and North American white Christmas. Instead of sitting inside by the fire, Australians enjoy the sun by having pool parties and barbecues, or by going to the beach to build sandcastles instead of snowmen. Seafood is popular instead of a hot roast turkey.

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From Our Family To Yours All The Best!

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www.prestonsuperstore.com 13600 West Center Street, Burton, OH 44021 Sales 866-707-2953 Service 866-707-1624

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Wishing you a warm and joy-filled Christmas!

Assisted Living, Family Style • 440-286-9466 • 12222 Mayfield Rd. • Chardon

h C r i y s r t mas! r e M T hank You for Your Patronage

440-564-2274

LICENSED PAWN BROKERS LIC # PB1452

Radish figures line the central plaza of Oaxaca, Mexico on Dec. 23 and 24. Nativity scenes, conquistadors, dancers, historical and mythological events are sculpted from radishes by Mexican artisans and add to the colorful holiday celebration. El Festival de los Rabanos (The Festival of Radishes) is a one-of-a-kind festival that features dance, food and delicately carved radishes.

12244 Kinsman Rd. • Newbury (1/2 mile west Rt. 44) Mon - Fri 9–5:30; Sat 9–4; Closed on Sun

Happy Holidays!

Serving Geauga and Surrounding Counties for 30 years RANDY CLOONAN PLUMBING and HEATING 12049 WOODIN ROAD • CHARDON, OHIO 44024 440-286-3747 • STATE ID#28987

NEW HOMES • BOILERS, HOT WATER and STEAM • OIL BURNER SERVICE • WELL PUMPS and TANKS • WATER SOFTENERS • WATER HEATERS • REPAIRS/REMODELING

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Greetings Merry Christmas Hess & Associates Engineering, Inc.

12121 Kinsman Road • Newbury, Ohio 44065

440.564.8008 Fax 440.564.8178

Happy Holidays from All of Us at

Century Village Museum

Century Village Special Holiday Gift Baskets Shipped Anywhere.

14653 E Park Street • Burton, Ohio • 440-834-1492 • Geauga County Historical Society

12373 Kinsman Road, Suite C-106, Newbury, Ohio 440-564-1060 www.geaugagrowth.com

In Lebanon, about two weeks before Christmas, children plant seeds in cotton wool. They water them every day leading up to Christmas and when the seeds have sprouted and grown green stems, they add them to a nativity scene, surrounding the manger with grass.

Ethiopians call the Christmas celebrations ‘Ganna’ and celebrate Christmas Day on Jan. 7. Traditionally, Ethiopians fast completely on Christmas Eve (Jan. 6) and then get dressed in a special white garment called a ‘shamma’ at dawn and go to a church service to celebrate. Christmas food in Ethiopia includes a traditional dish called ‘wat’, which is a thick and spicy stew containing meat, vegetables and sometimes eggs.

Jaco Products specializes in plastic CNC Machining up to 5 axis, Custom Injection Molding, Stamping and Die Cutting. Our modern, wellmaintained lineup of equipment and professional staff allows us to offer service second to none. Give Jaco Products a try on your next plastic project.

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Thinking of you this holiday season and wishing you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

m 440-632-5800 • 15060 Madison Rd. Middlefield, OH 44062 • sales@jacoproducts.com

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Merry Christmas and God Bless!

206 Center Street Chardon, OH 44024

440-226-3201

www.JuicedSmoothie.com

Wishing you a Happy, HEALTHY New Year!

From our family to yours.

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Happy Holidays & All the Best to You in the New Year!

HOURS Mon - Fri 8am - 5pm EST CLOSED Sat and Sun

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Wishing You PEACE, LOVE & JOY

FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS.

8404 Mayfield Rd. Chesterland

440-729-6466

Merry Christmas

& Happy New Year!

AJ & J ROLL-OFF CONTAINERS Call Jim:

440-336-0544 Home: 440-834-1282

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In Europe, they once decorated their Christmas trees with white sugar candy sticks. A church official bent the ends to make it look like a shepherd’s crook.

They were passed out at the services to children to keep them content during the services. It wasn’t until the 1900s that the stripes were put in the candy canes as we know them today.

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Holiday Greetings from all of us at Chardon Oil Co.

CHARDON OIL CO 420 Water Street Chardon, 44024 440-285-7711

In a small Mexican village, it was a custom to place gifts for the Christ Child in front of the church manger on Christmas Eve. One Christmas, a young boy, having nothing to give, knelt outside in the snow to pray. In the spot where he knelt, legend says, a beautiful plant with scarlet leaves miraculously grew, and the boy presented the poinsettia as his gift.

CHARDON OIL CO 1590 W. Jackson Street Painesville 44077 440-285-7711

10095 Queensway • Bainbridge, Ohio 44023 • 440-543-7526

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Solutions to your everyday banking needs: • Home Equity Loans • Vehicle Loans including Horse and Buggy • Personal Loans including VISA • Commercial Loans

eauga Credit Union, Inc.

“Experience the Difference, Become a Member”

Serving Geauga County for over 60 years and still growing… Now also serving Ashtabula, Portage and Trumbull Counties

Thank you for your business from all of us at GCU.

New Hours:Monday/Tuesday 8-5, Wednesday Lobby 9-2, Drive up 8-5, “Are you prepared?”

Thursday/Friday 8-6

“Are you prepared?”

We look forward to seeing you in the New Year.

2018

14499 N. Cheshire St. • P.O. Box 839 Burton, Ohio 44021

440-834-4327

www.geaugacreditunion.com

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440-632-0818

www.noahsarkpetcremation.com

noahsarkpc@yahoo.com

The Lawyers Title Family Wishes you a Very Merry Christmas and a Bright, Safe, and Happy New Year!

440-968-3920

877-252-2922

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We Appreciate Your Business!

May you have a blessed gathering this season!

MA & PA’s Cabin & Sleigh Rides www.maandpas.com

440-548-5521

The Groom Room 14333 Kinsman Road - #2 Burton, Ohio 44021

440-834-1911

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Family Owned & Operated Since 1927!

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America’s official National Christmas Tree is located in King’s Canyon National Park in California. The tree, a giant sequoia called the “General Grant Tree,” is more than 90 meters (300 feet) high and was made the official Christmas tree in 1925.

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Happy Holidays!

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year!

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15809 Madison Road Middlefield, OH 44062 www.bestfunerals.com

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Most of Santa’s reindeer have male-sounding names, such as Blitzer, Comet and Cupid. However, male reindeer shed their antlers around Christmas, so the reindeer pulling Santa’s sleigh are likely not male, but female.

See Something New

14585 E. Park St. • PO Box 465 • Burton, Ohio 44021 1-800-586-1885 • 1-440-834-0212-Fax • info@specs4us.com

Let Us Rejoice in the Miracle that is Christmas

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Join us at the store!

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Happy Holidays Merry Christmas!

JS Stairs 440-632-5680

16118 Old State Rd., Middlefield

On Dec. 16, 1965, astronauts Walter “Wally” Schirra Jr. and Thomas P. Stafford were orbiting earth in Gemini 6.

Just before they were due to return to Earth, the pair reported they saw a UFO. “We have an object, looks like a satellite going from north to south, probably in polar orbit. Looks like he might be going to re-enter soon. You just might let me pick up that thing. I see a command module and eight smaller modules in front.

The pilot of the command module is wearing a red suit.”

Then, Schirra and Stafford started to play a harmonica and a set of sleigh bells they had managed to smuggle on board, to the tune of “Jingle Bells.” It was the first song ever performed in space. The duo had practiced the surprise performance by doing a few run-throughs on Earth. Mission Control had no idea it was coming.

From

10621 Grant Street, Chardon

www. neoele.com

Merry Christmas Geauga County

Shoes & Boots for the Entire Family 440-548-2259 · 16161 Nash Rd. (corner of Rt. 528 & Nash Rd.) Middlefield

Mon thru Fri 8-5:30; Sat 8-4:00

Merry Christmas And Many Thanks to Our Loyal Customers

‘Our most important order is yours!’

Since 2000

Dan, Sylvia, Danny, Ray Jr., Andrew, and Tim D & S Door Sales, LLC • 15060 Shedd Road • Burton, OH 44021 • 440-834-0622 32

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Happy Holidays from JCs, and thank you for your patronage!

Pam & Dennis Lippian

Corner of Rts. 87 & 608, Middlefield Bank Plaza OPEN: Monday through Saturday 4:30am-10:30pm • Sun 9:30am-4:30pm

A Yule log is an enormous log that is typically burned during the Twelve Days of Christmas (Dec. 25 - Jan. 6). Some scholars suggest that the word yule means “revolution” or “wheel,” which symbolizes the cyclical return of the sun.

A burning log or its charred remains is said to offer health, fertility, and luck as well as the ability to ward off evil spirits.

MVP Plastics, Inc.

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Happy Holidays

from your friends at Waste Management

Customer Service: 1-866-797-9018

9975 Kinsman Road, Newbury, Ohio 44065 Sandy Goodman - (440)840-9100 sgoody@nls.net www.blinedancers.com

Merry Christmas from Our Family to Yours.

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We Would Like to Thank You for Your Business and Wish You a Merry Christmas

Geauga Stone

Limestone • Standstone Threads • Wall Cuts • Engraving Custom Cutting

Featuring •Outdoor Kitchens •Inground Swimming Pools with Patios 17709 Newcomb Rd, Middlefield

440-548-5589

Santa Claus, also known as Saint Nicholas and Father Christmas is a legendary figure derived from the Dutch figure of Sinterklaas. Saint Nicholas inspired the Christian figure Sinterklaas. He was a 4th Century Christian bishop in the province of Byzantine Anatolia.

He was famous for giving generous gifts to the poor.

In the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg, Saint Nicholas is an elderly man with white hair and a long full beard. He wore a long red cape and distributed presents.

May the true meaning of our Savior's birth guide you & bring you peace throughout the New Year.

-Rothenbuhler Family & Chalet Staff-

Giving a 'Taste of Geauga' makes a great gift for friends, family, clients & employees!

Plus we ship nationwide!

YARD & GARDEN EQUIPMENT, LLC.

Stop In for Stocking Stuffers and Presents!

12089 RAVENNA ROAD (RT. 44) CHARDON, OHIO 44024 www.aygoh.com

440-286-2315

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Wishing You a Pawsitively Perfect Holiday!

Merry Christmas from

“The Two Team”!

Some Horse Services Also Available

Rehabilitation | Conditioning | Fitness for Canine Pets & Athletes 11610 E. Washington St., Auburn Twp. 44023 | 440-552-5073 pranimalrehab@gmail.com | www.pawsitiveresultsarc.com

Stutzman Bros. Lumber 440.983.9481 Buyer of Standing Timber & Grade Saw Logs

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Thank you so much for supporting our mission.

Two Café and Boutique 8578 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls, Oh 44023 www.twocafeandboutique.com 440-384-3236

Christmas — that magic blanket that wraps itself about us, that something so intangible that it is like a fragrance.

It may weave a spell of nostalgia. Christmas may be a day of feasting, or of prayer, but always it will be a day of remembrance — a day in which we think of everything we have ever loved.” ~ Augusta E. Rundel

Merry Christmas

with Peace, Love and Joy to All!

17090 Rapids Road, Burton, Ohio, 44021 Phone(440) 834-8262 • Fax(440) 834-1137 info@troy-mfg.com • www.troy-mfg.com

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Happy Holidays from Ingrid, Emily & All the Animals at Royal Crest Animal Spa

In the spirit of the

season we extend our sincerest wishes for peace, joy and hope this holiday season and throughout the new year.

PET BOARDING & TRAINING

14481 Watt Rd., Russell

Santa Claus is based on a real person, St. Nikolas of Myra (also known as Nikolaos the Wonderworker, Bishop Saint Nicholas of Smyrna, and Nikolaos of Bari), who lived during the fourth century. Born in Patara (in modern-day Turkey), he is the world’s most popular non-Biblical saint, and artists have portrayed him more often than any other saint except Mary.

He is the patron saint of banking, pawnbroking, pirating, butchery, sailing, thievery, orphans, royalty and New York City.

440-256-7297

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Happy Holidays RELAX IN STYLE AT www.piazzasalonspa.com

8460 East Washington Street • Chagrin Falls Ohio 44023 • (440) 543-9868

May the blessings of Christmas fill your heart with peace and love. www.geaugavision.com

In old world Germany, the pickle ornament was the last ornament that parents hung on the tree on Christmas Eve. In the morning, the first child to find the pickle, received an extra gift to open.

M & T NOON - 8 PM • W - TH 8 AM - 8 PM • FRI. 8 AM- 6 PM • SAT. 8 AM - 5 PM • SUN. 7 AM - 1 PM

OH Lic #21225

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a u o y g n i h s i W rry Christmas e M Very ! r a e Y w e N s u o r e p s o r P a d n a

Christmas stockings allegedly evolved from the tale of a poor man with three daughters who couldn’t afford the dowry to have them married. One night, St. Nicholas dropped a bag of gold down the man’s chimney so that his oldest daughter would be able to get married, and the bag fell into a stocking that was drying by the fire.

During this holiday season, we take time to reflect upon our accomplishments... those who have helped to shape our company … the partnerships we’ve established ... and our sincerest appreciation for the trust our clients have placed in us.

“Holidays in Geauga” published by the FONTANELLE group, inc | Burton, OH 44021 | 440-834-8900

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Merry Christmas!

Warmest Wishes!

& All the Best to you in the New Year to come.

From Dave Joyce & Family Paid for by Friends of Dave Joyce

EXTENSIVE LINE OF BULK BAKING GOODS

440-693-4632

4738 Gates East Rd just south of Mesopotamia We are the largest provider of non-GMO & organic seeds and fertilizers

“We hear the beating of wings over Bethlehem and a light that is not of the sun or of the stars shines in the midnight sky. Let the beauty of the story take away all narrowness, all thought of formal creeds. Let it be remembered as a story that has happened again and again, to men of many different races, that has been expressed through many religions, that has been called by many different names. Time and space and language lay no limitations upon human brotherhood.” ~ “New York Times” Dec. 25, 1937

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St. John Funeral Home 16381 Chillicothe Rd. Bainbridge Twp., Ohio 44023 440-708-1855 Fax: 440-708-1308 923 Broadway Ave., Bedford, Ohio 44146 (originally from Buckeye Rd.) 440-232-1155 Fax: 440-439-1840

Wishing Our Friends and Neighbors a Blessed Christmas and a Healthy New Year!

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

From The Geauga Fair Board

Thank You 2017 Livestock Buyers!

Adam Wilks All Controls Corp.

Al’s Plumbing Amanda Baise Andrew & Jennifer Mathewson Anne Kolenic Anthony & Joanne Gencarelli Anthony Verona Arms Trucking Ashtabula Concrete and Construction Attorney Robert Zulandt Automation Plastics Corporation AWD Excavating Berkshire Hills Golf Course Bertha Louden B’Laster Bloomfield Livestock Auction LLC Bob Barber Bob Delbo Plumbing Bob Powell Bralyn Trucking Co. Inc. Brockway Bond Insurance Burnett Farms Maple Syrup Burton Middlefield Rotary Burton Sheet Metal Burton Station Fixture Byron Brigham C U E Excavating Cabin Cuts & Salon Carol & Brian Derov Carson Farms Carter Lumber - Middlefield Chagrin & Middlefield NAPA Chagrin Valley Paving, Inc. Chardon Tractor Chardon Welding Cheryl Jochum Christine Fogel Chuck and Sue Rischar Clemson Towing Collumbine Farms Country Jim’s Farm Fresh Meat Creative Stone Crafters Cutts Creek Cattle Cutts Precision Diamond LLC Dan Somrack Daniel Duffy Danielle Daugherty Dave Peterson David & Emily Gardner Del Davis Mechanical LLC DMD Welding and Fabricating Don Waterhouse Donna Soncrant Double Wing Brewing Co. Doug Mazurek

Dr. Christine Graley Dr. Phillip Badra East Geauga Kiwanis Eat Em Up Charters Ed Rumburg Ed Ward Emily Obringer Etna Products Inc. Father Bobby McWilliams Fine Family Farm For Geauga County Commissioner Jim Dvorak For Trustee David Johnson Fran & Don Tretera Frank Hinkle Fred & Carol Zingale Fugman Farm GAR Horizons Garrett & Brianna McMurray Gary & Judy Huston Gary Burden Gay & Gideon Johnson Geauga County Auditor Frank J. Gliha Geauga County Commissioner Walter Claypool Geauga County Farm Bureau Geauga Credit Union Geauga Farms Country Meats Geauga Feed & Grain Geauga Vision Geraldine Spieth Realty Gradeline Inc Great Lake Cold Storage Green Family Funeral Home Green Undercoating Greg & Kelly Rinehart Greg Lentz H & B Storage H&H Land Clearing Heather Lane Hess & Associates Engineering Hildenbrand for Sheriff Hill House Farm Hoar Construction Co., Inc. HoliDale Acres, LLC Holly Hill Healthcare Residence Howard Hanna Carl Sapolin Howard’s Apples Hummel Construction Hungry Bee Catering Insurance Diversified J Anthony Vinecourt LLC J. Etling J.R. Goodrich Construction Jason Plante

Jeanne Wiemer Jeff Campbell, Jr. Jeff Manis Jeff Webinger Jennifer Surace Jim & Rachael Toth Jim McCaskey Fairboard Director Jims III Design Joe Steidl Masonry Joel & Kim Kerns Josh Luoma Cement Finishing, LLC Joyce Benesh Joyce Campbell Judge Terri Stupica Junction Auto Sales KC Farms Keith Chapman Keith Eldridge Keller Williams - Kathleen Bergansky Keller Williams -Mary Beth O’Neill Kelli Briggs Ken & Ammie Evers Ken Townsend Kim & Nancy Molnar Kinkaid Ridge Winery Kochever Home Services Kokosing Materials Inc. Kuchta’s Automotive Laura Adams Lauri Zampino Legacy Construction Services LHPG Newbury Family Practice Linda Friel Linton & Patricia Sharpnack Love Insurance Agency Madison Electric Madison Veterinary Hospital Mangia Mangia Mar-Bal Inc. Marcy Nelson Mary Ray Marylou Mele Matt Squire Maverick Environmental Equipment Maxtech Marketing, LTD Maxxcadd Co. McCaskey Development McCaskey Landscape Meadowlane Farm Men of Independence Michael Wolf Michelle Reinker Middlefield Banking Middlefield Market Mihalic Associates & Auctioneers Mike Davis

Mike Soltis Miller Bros. Concrete Millwood Inc. MJM Industries MSC Industries Munn Boys MYGC General Contracting LLC Nathan & Courtney Munn NEO Forest Management New Century Hair Design Nick & Lorri Pitorak Nick & Melissa Gorris North Face Farm Ohio Norton Horseshoeing NSL Analytical Services Inc. Nyzen Farm LLC Ohio Addressing Machine Co. Opticomm O’Reilly Equipment Oscar Brugmann Sand & Gravel Overlook Farm Pamela Bina Pamela Garrett Parker Masonry Paul & Jan Jackam Paula Kitko Peter Manrig Phil Miller Construction Pomona Grange Preston Chevrolet Principal Plastics Pritt Family Farm RE/MAX Traditions Dan O’Reilly Rendlesham Club Lambs Reserve Energy Exploration Ricca Properties Richard Ivans Rick & Lisa Briggs RNJ Services, LLC Robert and Annie Guy Robert Lausin Robert Meyer Rock n Roll Acres Rogish Farm Rolling Meadows Farm Ronald Noah Ronnie Blair Royle Insurance Rugg’s Pest Management RW Enterprises Ryan Loza S&A Construction Safe Harbor Sandy & Jim Goglin Sculpture by Lees Sheauga Gallery

Silvercreek Veterinary Clinic, Inc. Smith Farms Soltis Bros.

Sonderry Farm St. Joseph Home Improvement State Senator John Eklund Steve Beckner Steven Hunt Studio For Hair T & T Cleaning Services Taylor Builders LLC Ten10 Design Terrance Zion The Flag Store The Markoff Family The National Basketball Academy The Pygmy Connection The Rotary Club of Chardon The Sevich Family Thomas & Evelyn Siu Tim & Debbie Garlak Tim & Meg Obringer Tim Frank Septic Tank Cleaning Todd & Brenda Hornak Tony Pestak Totally Awesome Aunt & Uncle LLC Townsend Machine Townsend & Sons Tracy Lange Trax Construction Co Triple J Farm Tyler Briggs UH Painesville Med Practice Union Home Mortgage Joe Burnett Union Home Mortgage Ken Burnett US Geauga Steven Jones US Specialty Services US Window & Door Uvara Managment LLC Vucetic Ag Products Walker Landscaping Warren Roofing Weiss North America, Inc. Wendy Ward Whistle Stop Farm Whitetail Solutions Corp Wild Walker Woods William Boehnlein Willowick Ace Hardware

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

51 Years in Business

T hank you for choosing us!

Christmas crackers or bon-bons are a fun item to celebrate with in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries. The cracker is a cardboard tube wrapped in holiday wrapping twisted at the ends. You hold on to one side of the twisted end, another person holds the other, and you pull. The cracker will split unevenly with a bang, and the luckier individual will be holding the longer end of the cracker, which holds a special prize.

Crackers are also a part of New Year’s celebration in some places.

f o e c a e p d n a , e p o h , e is m o May the pr is th t r a e h r u o y ll fi e v lo His Christmas!

JOE’S

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Christ y r r Me

mas & Happy N ew yea r Open Every Day for Breakfast & Lunch

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

from All of Us at Pine Craft

15924 West HigH street • Middlefield 440-632-0932

We Have Your Home for the Holidays 16394 KINSMAN RD, MIDDLEFIELD, OHIO 44062 • (440) 632-1904

“Building relationships one building at a time.”

13650 Route 528, Middlefield, OHIO 44062 Phone(440) 632-0174 | Fax(440) 632-0177

From Our Family to Yours, Have a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year!

440-632-5600

17012 Kinsman Road Middlefield, OH 44062 www.acquirefireprotection.com

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Wishing You a Merry Holiday and a Blessed New Year from the Sweetest Place in Town 545 Water St., Chardon, OH 44024 | 440-286-4160

Visit our website: www.richardsmapleproduct.com and enter promo code ‘maple’ for a 5% discount

Merry Christmas!

440 632 1879 15005 S. Springdale Ave, Middlefield, OH 44062 440 285 3191 540 Water St Ste 208, Chardon, OH 44024 12658 West Geauga Plaza, Chesterland, OH 44026 440 729 3102

Sweet Grace Anna’s 440-214-4989

Fancy Cakes & Bakes

209 Center St., Chardon, Ohio 44024 SweetGraceAnnas.com “Sweet Grace Anna’s” on Facebook

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

KITCHEN & BATH, ETC.

For all your home improvements needs www.kitchenandbathetc.com 8454 Washington St., Chagrin Falls (44023) 46

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In Appreciation of Your Business, We Send Heartfelt Wishes for a Joyous Holiday Season Vincent & Emily Spracale

For Dogs & Cats 345 Claridon-Aquilla Road, Chardon Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 9-6 • Sat 9-5 • Sun 1-4

✶

Wishing you

Put your live Christmas tree to great use after the holidays by sinking into your private fish pond. They make excellent refuges, breeding and feeding areas for fish. You can also use it in the garden or backyard by your feeders to create a bird sanctuary where they can sit in the branches for shelter.

Make sure all decorations, hooks, garland and tinsel strands are removed.

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a season of gladness a season of cheer and to top it all off a wonderful year!

17909 Rapids Road | Hiram, OH (500’ South of Rt 422)

440-834-4318

Christmas Blessings!

5770 Kinsman Rd Middlefield (Corner of Bundysburg and Rt 87)

MON - FRI, 8:00- 5:00 SAT, 8:00 - 3:00 SUN, CLOSED

440-693-9937 Cash & Checks Only Lots of Gift Items Here!

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Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS

Merry Christmas

s at From Your Friend IT! ve er es Western R

15520 W. HIGH ST. MIDDLEFIELD, OHIO 44062 440-632-5966 • www.watsons87furniture.com

tmas s i r h C y r M er

& Happy New Ye

Flo o ri n g F is h e r LLC

440-632-1957

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16115 Nauvoo Rd. • Middlefield Congoleum® Hours: Mon. - Fri. 730 - 4:30, Sat. 7:30 - Noon SEE OUR HUGE INVENTORY

The Season’s Good Wishes!

McIntosh Insurance Agency Inc. Leanne McIntosh, Agent Middlefield, OH 44062

Bus: 440-632-5511 Toll Free: 800-860-8765

leanne@leannemcintosh.com

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PO Box 939 Burton, Ohio 44021 • 440-241-5093 • writsllc.com

Norwegian scientists have hypothesized that Rudolph’s red nose is probably the result of a parasitic infection of his respiratory system.

Wishing You a Peaceful and Joyous Holiday Season.

GBSA delivers custom rubber molded products, plastics and metal stampings for industries ranging from agricultural, automotive and mining to material handling, steel and appliances.

112 Parker Ct. • Chardon, Ohio 44024 • (440) 285-9594 • GBSA.com

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Merry Christmas!

Happy New Year!

NOLAN

MAINTENANCE INC.

8179 Mayfield Road, Chesterland

Happy Holidays From Our Family to Yours!

440.729.7302

Licenses #27224 #48035

Despite what you might think about Santa’s ability to visit every child’s home in one night, it’s not as great a feat as you might think. Technically, Santa would have 34 hours to complete his task thanks to the International Date Line and his sleigh would only have to travel at 99.999999 percent of the speed of light assuming he only visits over the 800 million houses entire surface area of the Earth.

M e r r y C h r i s t m a s & H a p p y N e w Ye a r Bradford Neal Machinery Inc. Hydraulic hose, tubing & fittings “Your Industrial Hydraulic Supplier”

14860 Chillicothe Rd, Novelty (Corner of Rts. 306 & 87)

We a

www.JohnAnthonyofNovelty.com

440.338.3711

f u l t o b e a B l e s s i n g T h i s H o l i d ay S k n a h T ea re

son

Ruth Skinner, Proprietor 440.632.1393 Need a hose after hours?

440.632.1393 or 440.669.1041 ruth@bradfordneal.com www.bradfordneal.com 14503 Old State Rd., Middlefield, OH 44062

Blessings of Peace and Joy from our family to yours

Middlefield Care Center AMISH BIRTHING CENTER

14999 Lenny Dr., Middlefield • 632-1900

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OPEN 10-5 Daily Closed Tuesday and Sunday HOLIDAY HOURS: Daily 10 - 5 Sunday 11 - 4

15864 Nauvoo Road • Middlefield, OH 44062 440-632-5343 • caj123@simcon.net • www.CountryArtsandJewelry.com

Happy Holidays

from Our Family to Yours (440)564-7756 or (800)831-3744

www.PortmanElectric.com • info@portmanelectric.com

H O L I D AY S H A P P Yfrom Chardon Welding,Inc.

Bonded and Insured • OH License #18634

Happy Holidays from Our Family to Yours Wishing You a Prosperous New Year

• Snow & Ice Control • Equipment Sales & Service WELDING & FABRICATION • PIPE & TUBE BENDING • METAL SALES 344 Center Street • Chardon, OH 44024

440-285-3103 Fax: 440-286-9067 www.chardonwelding.com

Geauga

Septic Service LLC 440.564.5356

Through our doors…Pass the nicest people in the world.

Our Customers! Our Friends!

At this Holiday Season there is no more Appropriate time for us to say…Thank You And to express to you and yours every Happiness for this beautiful season and Throughout the coming year.

Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year! from all of us at…M D Realty, Ltd.

MD

REALTY “Your Local Realtor”

www.mdrealty-ltd.com | 15618 W. High St. Middlefield, OH | 440.632.5055

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Holiday Events 2017 Dec. 6: Senior Day: Lifelong Learners 1-2:30 p.m. The West Woods, 9465 Kinsman Road, Russell (44072).

Seniors presentation called “Geauga’s Unsolved Mysteries of Nature.” Local legends linger and naturalist Dan Best addresses what is known – and what remains to be revealed – about such topics as Swine Creek Diamonds, the Montville Mastodon and a passenger pigeon “flight to oblivion” witnessed years after their accepted extinction in the wild. Refreshments. Collaboration with Geauga Department on Aging and University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center. Wheelchair/stroller accessible. Registration required.

Dec. 7: Art Takes a Bough Ornament Reception and Bill Hixson Presentation (Final Year!)

6-9 p.m. The West Woods, 9465 Kinsman Road, Russell (44072).

Presented for 11th and final year with the Geauga Council for Arts & Culture. Purchase handmade holiday ornaments created by regional artists through the Art Takes a Bough Community Art Project. Presentation by Bill Hixson, accomplished floral designer who assisted with holiday decorating at The White House for over 30 years.

Refreshments. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.

Dec. 8,9,11,15,16,18,22,23: Amish Breakfast 7 to 11 a.m. Enjoy a generous, delicious Amish breakfast. Mary Yoder’s Amish Kitchen, 14743 N. State, Middlefield, 44062.

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every Friday through March 30, 2018 except Holiday weeks.

Fraternal Order of Eagles Chardon Area Woman’s Auxilary, 319 Water Street, Chardon, 44024.

Dec. 8 and 29: Space Radio 7-8 p.m. Observatory Park, Robert McCullough Science Center, 10610 Clay St., Montville (44064). Whether it’s studying stars or communicating with spaceships, radio has a huge role in space. DIY options for radio astronomy, followed by night sky viewing until 11 p.m. using park telescopes, weather permitting. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.

Dec. 9: Merry Middlefield ~ Grinch Steals Christmas 10 a.m. 10 p.m. On Dec. 9, be in Middlefield to see a real Grinch at various retail outlets. He plans to steal Christmas! Will he be stopped?

The Grinch will visit Middlefield Library at noon, where children will receive a free signed copy of the book. This event will for sure cause some fireworks at Great Lakes Outdoor Supply later in the Day. See www.middlefieldcc.com for details!

Dec. 9: Chardon, Home for the Holidays 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Horse-drawn carriage rides around the Square, Christmas lights and Santa Claus.

Historic Chardon Square, 100 Short Court, Chardon, 44024.

Dec. 9: Bake Sale 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Fraternal Order of Eagles Chardon Area Woman’s Auxiliary, 319 Water Street, Chardon, 44024.

Dec. 9, 16: Geauga Fresh Farmers’ Market - Winter Market 9 a.m. to noon p.m. Pastured meats, free-range eggs, winter vegetables, honey, maple syrup and bakery are just a sample of what is offered.

Lowe’s Greenhouse and Gift Shop, 16540 Chillicothe Road, Chagrin Falls, 44023.

Dec. 9, 17, 24, 31: Sunday Breakfast Buffet at Vinny’s 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday Breakfast Buffet selections you have to experience.

Authentic Italian Breakfast. Standards, specialties and more. Vinny’s Authentic Italian Eatery, 15439 W. High Street, Middlefield, 44062.

Dec. 9: Ho Ho Ho Hiking with Santa and Buddy the Elf! 12:30-2 p.m. The West Woods, 9465 Kinsman Road, Russell (44072).

Discover the wonders of the season on a magical hike with Santa Claus and Buddy the Elf, both available after the hike for photos and wish lists. Partially wheelchair/stroller accessible. Registration required.

Dec. 9 and 30: Nassau Night Sky Viewing 7-11 p.m. Observatory Park, Nassau Astronomical Station, 10610 Clay St., Montville (44064). Observe wonders of the night sky using the huge Nassau Astronomical Station telescope, weather permitting.

If conditions aren’t favorable, planetarium show in the McCullough Science Center. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.

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Room. 401 North Street, Chardon, 44024.

Dec. 10 and 31: The Sky Tonight Planetarium Show 2-3 p.m. Observatory Park, Robert McCullough Science Center, 10610 Clay St., Montville (44064).

Planetarium presentation about what to watch for in the night sky.

Building open house 1-4 p.m. If the weather permits, view the sun using safe, solar-viewing equipment.

Wheelchair/stroller accessible.

Dec. 12, 19, 26: Spaghetti Dinner 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Spaghetti, meatballs, Alfredo sauce available.

Children welcome till 9 p.m. Fraternal Order of Eagles Chardon Area Woman’s Auxiliary, 319 Water Street, Chardon, 44024.

Dec. 12: Geauga Walkers 12-2:45 p.m. The Rookery, Great Blue Heron Lodge, 10110 Cedar Road, Munson (44026). Active seniors, enjoy a noon hike followed by a potluck lunch at 1 p.m. Naturalist presentation, 2 p.m. Call Geauga Senior Center for schedule, 440-2792137.

Dec. 12: Cardinaires Annual Christmas Concert and Luncheon Noon-1:30 p.m. Annual Cardinaires Christmas Concert and Luncheon will be held at Mary Yoder’s Amish Kitchen, 14743 N. State, Middlefield, 44062. Doors will open at 11:30 a.m.

Cost is $20 a person, seating is limited, please call your RSVP in early, and by Dec. 7 to the Middlefield Chamber of Commerce Office at 440-632-5705 or mccinfo@middlefieldcc.com

Dec. 15: Nature in Music: Weather 7:30-8:30 p.m. The West Woods, 9465 Kinsman Road, Russell (44072).

Weather is portrayed in classical music by composers including Beethoven, Chopin, Strauss and others. An evening of music and “guided listening.” Wheelchair/ stroller accessible.

Dec. 16-17, 23-24, 30-31: Ma & Pa’s Horse Drawn Sleigh & Surrey Rides Noon to 10 p.m. Check our website for all of the details of our Surrey & Sleigh Rides. Ma & Pa’s Gift Shack, www.maandpas.com, 440-548-5521, 15161 Main Market, Burton, 44021.

Dec. 17: Holiday Centerpiece 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Create a beautiful centerpiece with fresh greens, flowers, berries and candles. Auburn Pointe Greenhouse, 10089 E. Washington St., Chagrin Falls, 44023.

Dec. 21: Winter Solstice Celebration 7:30-9:30 p.m. The West Woods, 9465 Kinsman Road, Russell (44072).

Celebrate the longest night of the year and explore the roots of modern holiday celebrations indoors and out. Treats, hot beverages, music by the Pilgrim Brass Choir and a solstice-themed craft. Interactive skits highlighting solstice traditions of different civilizations and costumed interpreters. Stroll the selfguided “Solstice Traditions Trail,” a magical, candlelit route through the forest. Dress accordingly. Partially wheelchair/stroller accessible.

Dec. 27: Nature Drawing for Kids Ages 8-11: 11 a.m. to noon. Ages 12-15: 1-2 p.m. The West Woods, 9465 Kinsman Road, Russell (44072).

Get tips for observing and drawing Nature, practice sketching and cartooning. Supplies provided.

Bring in a drawing of your own to show. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.

Registration required.

Dec. 28: Grandparents in the Park: Wildlife Wonders 2-3:30 p.m. The West Woods, 9465 Kinsman Road, Russell (44072).

Grandparents and grandchildren explore nature indoors with interactive habitat exhibit and fun activities. Bring a snack to share.

Beverages provided.

Indoors.

Wheelchair/stroller accessible.

Registration required.

Dec. 28: Maple Town Tune Traders 7-10 p.m. The West Woods, 9465 Kinsman Road, Russell (44072).

Informal performances followed by jam session. All genres, instruments and skill levels welcome. Play, sing or enjoy as audience. Snacks to share are welcome. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.

Dec. 29: Nature Explorers: Carnivore Coroners (Ages 6-7 and 8-11) 10 a.m. to noon. The West Woods, 9465 Kinsman Road, Russell (44072).

Young investigators, view scenes in forest and field, searching for clues to identify the carnivorous culprit and determine what happened. Partially wheelchair/stroller accessible.

Registration re q u i re d. For information, v i s i t w w w. geaugaparkdistrict. org or call 440-2869516.

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Instead of being a time of unusual behavior, Christmas is perhaps the only time in the year when people can obey their natural impulses and express their true sentiments without feeling self-conscious and, perhaps, foolish.

Christmas, in short, is about the only chance a man has to be himself. “ ~ Francis C. Farley

, s r u o Y to y il m a F r u From O s a tm is r h C y r r e M a u o Y Wishing r a e Y w e N y p p a H d n a

New Vision

Commercial Roofing

13780 Station Road Burton; 216-403-2054

Happy Holidays

from the

Village of Burton

May peace, God’s blessings, good health, and happiness be yours this Christmas and throughout the New Year.

Est. 1976

NEWBURY

SANDBLASTING & PAINTING

440-564-7204 • www.newburysandblasting.com

9992 KINSMAN RD. (RT. 87) NEWBURY, OH 44065 Hours: Tues-Fri 7:00-5:00; Sat 7:00-12:00

We Blast & Paint ... Automotive • ResidentiAl • FARm • industRiAl • CommeRCiAl CARs

& pARts • plows • tRuCks • tRACtoR pARts • Antiques • signs

The American company ‘Bicycle’ manufactured a very special playing card during WWII. When the card was soaked, it revealed an escape route for POWs. These cards were intended as Christmas presents for all POWs and did reach many in Germany.

The Nazis were none the wiser.

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