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Jan. 21, 2015

Partnering Versus Caregiving By Nancy Hrivnak

Jennifer Brush, local consultant, speech pathlogish and author of "I Care".

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“I Care” by Geauga County author, consultant and speech pathologist Jennifer Brush would have made it easier for me to lovingly care for aging family members. I wish I’d read it sooner. Even though Alzheimer’s was never a primary diagnosis in my family members, the insights in this book would have helped me care for them better. Brush has worked as a direct-care coach and earned her master’s of arts degree in speech and language pathology and a certificate of clinical competence for speech and language pathology. She understands the needs of care partners: individuals, families and organizations engaged in dementia care. One premise of “I Care” is that anyone helping a person with dementia works in partnership with the person who has dementia. It follows that both parties benefit in this caring relationship. Brush personally and warmly translated her findings from nearly 25 years of research and experience into well-crafted, teachable recommendations. She speaks internationally at workshops and conferences and also shares her therapeutic techniques in print. In her mostrecent book, “I Care,” Brush and co-author Kerry Mills help dementia-engaged families understand unalterable physical changes in the brain, find needed help and communicate effectively with someone with memory loss. “Families can help the person succeed, function independently and live a full life,” Brush said. Following are examples of simple tips in “I Care” to get you started to make the most of each day with someone with Alzheimer’s disease. Create a memory center in your home. Rather than putting excess demands on an impaired memory, help a person with dementia by compensating for cognitive changes. Find a centrally located spot in your home. Take down wall decor, eliminate clutter and create an area that is easily noticed. Items to place there include a large, easy-to-read clock with a white face and black numbers; a calendar where completed days are progressively crossed off and a telephone with large buttons. Picture phones have room for a picture of the person next to the memory

dial button. This is best for people with significant memory challenges. A memory center should also include a notebook and pens; emergency information like ambulance, fire and police station numbers posted in large print; and health information about the person with dementia for emergency personnel. The health information form should contain name of physician; diagnoses; list of medications; list of allergies; copy of insurance card; and names and phone numbers of friends or relatives to contact. Make it part of your daily routine to go to the memory center several times a day with your loved one who has cognitive impairment. Show the person the schedule, notes, phone and clock and ask them to read them. Help them to develop a new habit of checking the memory center whenever he or she would like to know the events for the day. This will help reduce anxiety and reassure your loved one. With practice, it will be the “go to” place for important information such as the time, date, list of things to do, daily schedule, visitors for the day, etc. Brush will discuss “Everyday Tips for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care” in late April at the Middlefield Library, 440632-1961. Other tips she will elaborate on include giving up the need to be right to create harmony; showing affection, even when frustrated or annoyed, to remind both parties that there is still mutual love and including the person with dementia in conversation. For instance, if a son comes to visit and asks how Dad is doing, encourage him to direct the question to his father. If a waiter asks you what your husband would like to order, look at and ask your husband if he is in the mood for his favorite meal. “It is a wonderful thing to know that people love us and want to care for us, but most people still prefer to care for themselves and enjoy their independence,” Brush said. “People with Alzheimer’s disease have many strengths and abilities. When we focus on what people still have, rather than what they have lost, we have a much richer life.” To learn more about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias visit www.brushdevelopment.com/icare.php.

Sharing the Road Safely

Ohio Department of transportation statistics show that more than 65 percent of all Ohio traffic deaths occur in rural areas and 50 percent of those deaths are on country roads. Ohio reports, on average, more than 120 buggy accidents a year. With winter here, icy and wet roads compound safety issues, so this is a good time to stop and think about sharing the road safely. A normal speed for horse-drawn buggies is between five and eight miles per hour. Horse-drawn vehicles may be even slower when pulling large farm equipment or crossing intersections because horses will eventually become tired. The driver of the horse-drawn vehicle may have restricted vision when pulling large loads of hay or other equipment and may not be able to see cars behind them, so car drivers need to be extra cautious when passing horse-drawn farm equipment. Remember that even the fastest horse is slow compared to a car. The horses are well trained but can still get spooked by a sudden and unusually loud noise, being splashed, or other unexpected factors. Think safety first; be patient and allow more time to get to your destination when you know there might be buggies on the road, which in this area of the county, means all the time. Many drivers don’t realize how quickly they will be on a buggy’s bumper that is ahead of them on the road. Knowing safe “closure time” is a factor that could save lives. “Closure time” is the time a driver has to recognize and respond when nearing other vehicles. Imagine traveling at 55 mph and coming upon a car traveling at 45 mph that is 500 feet (about 1/10 of mile) ahead. After six seconds, you will have

412 feet to react before colliding with that car. However, if traveling at 55 mph and coming upon a horse-drawn vehicle traveling at 5 mph that is 500 feet ahead, you will have 44 feet, just 6 seconds, to react before colliding. The wisest choice is to immediately, upon seeing the slow moving vehicle emblem, slow down and prepare to pass with caution. (This information was found at www.dot.state. oh.us/districts/D11/Pages/AmishSafety. aspx.) Always leave some space between your vehicle and a buggy stopped at a stop sign or light because buggies may back up a few feet after coming to a complete stop. A good rule of thumb is to stop your vehicle far enough back so that you can see where the rear wheels of the buggy touch the road. This should give you 10 to 12 feet of clearance between you and the buggy. This rule does not apply to drivers of vans or mini-vans; they have to remember to always stay back and allow a generous amount of room. Last July in Huntsburg, a 13-yearold boy was taken to the hospital after his Amish cart was rear-ended by a Jeep. Both vehicles were headed in the same direction on Chardon-Windsor Road when the driver of the Jeep rear-ended the teen in

his homemade pony-drawn Amish cart. Highway Patrol officers say both vehicles went off the right side of the road; the boy was ejected and the pony had to be put down. The driver was obviously distracted; doing something else while driving and not watching the road. We are all multitaskers today, but when it comes to life and death, the texts, phone calls and other things can wait. When you are driving, just drive. Think back to your old drivers’ education classes when you were told to keep both hands on the wheel and both eyes on the road and do it, even though you’re now an experienced driver who is completely comfortable behind the wheel. The website, Mission to Amish People, w w w. m a p m i n i s t r y. o rg / n e w s - a n d testimonies/amish-buggy-accidents-, tracks Amish buggy accidents throughout the country and has some chilling photos of mangled buggies to remind everyone of how severe car and buggy collisions can be. Another thing to consider is slowing down and giving walking Amish a wide berth as you pass so as not to splash them on these cold, wet days. Be kind. Be patient. Share the road.

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Making Her Happy

don’t want to say that pleasing my wife is impossible because she is often pleased with me and how I handle myself day to day. However, at times pleasing her seems impossible. Building this house has been a bit frustrating knowing that whatever I design, build, decorate and finish will not be what she would have done even though she has had plenty of input in the process, just not all of it; she had no say-so in the placement of the urinal in the men’s room. It was not intended as a “men’s room” but my wife has declared it to be just that and women will be directed to the guest bath of her design. My wife has no vision; she cannot see anything clearly in her mind unless she is looking at a completed project and then the interrogation begins about every detail. I am confident that, once complete, she will be very happy with the house, except that

the master bedroom is too small, the house is too big, the windows are too large and she swears she will never clean the men’s room! She will not allow us to move in until everything is perfect and complete. This is where the first “I don’t understand my wife” comes into play. She wants perfection, yet she married me, an imperfect man with lots of baggage and a roving eye. I, on the other hand am confused as why I would marry a woman who would stoop so low as to marry a guy like me. I have discovered one positive benefit of the stroke I had back in 2009; anytime I screw-up, I blame it on the stroke. I am certain that I would be an angel had I not had that stroke that brings out the devil in me. Watch what you wish for when you exclaim, I wish I had a good excuse for this before she finds out what I did! I should feel fortunate that love is blind and she married me or I would still be scouring the bars and internet dating sites for “Miss Perfect”. Neither one of us is “perfect” however; over the years we have come to the conclusion that we are perfect for each other! To find out what Joe would do, email questions to editor@middlefieldpost.com. Joe has 20‑some years experience in manufacturing and says that as a small business owner, he found that you either learn how to solve a problem yourself or pay to have it done. Joe’s articles are his opinion and are only intended as a guide. Please consult an expert when in doubt.

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Jan. 21, 2015

health and wellness Side Effects I Can Live With Leading The Way For Future Nurses

By Ellie Behman

ere we are, welcoming in a brand new year full of fresh ideas, thoughts and observances. I, for one, have a list of my own that I would like to share. For example, after watching numerous commercials on television assuring us great results from some medications my ears perk up like a young beagle on his first day of hunting. Then the announcer lists some of the side effects and I feel totally discouraged. How many times have we heard “Take XYZ and within 14 days you may feel better and your problems will be gone.” However, the side effects may be bleeding, nausea, bloating, loss of hearing, renal failure, loss of eyesight and on and on. Once, just once I would love for a product to list some positive side effects I can live with. For instance, I would like to read this on a label: “Take one pill per day for seven days for acid reflux but be forewarned that your wrinkles will also disappear.” Wow, wouldn’t that be great? Where do I go to get that stuff? Here is another one about side effects for the man who wants to grow hair: “Be careful not to rub large quantities all over your head. You may end up with a full thick head of hair and women will be throwing themselves at you.” Hmmmm, I bet I know someone who would buy that product.

How about a miracle drug that is good for the blood pressure but the side effect absolutely promises to take years off your life, one day at a time? Exciting, don’t you think? Anyone see the movie “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”? If you haven’t, it is simply a story where the man starts out old and continues to grow younger each day. Quite bizarre but interesting. I would certainly find this one a definite plus; a pill with a side effect that may give you a figure like a top model. “Start up the car honey. We’re going to the drug store.” I read this warning on a tube of toothpaste, “If more than used for brushing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.” (They had me at “poison control center”) Wouldn’t it be refreshing to read, “brushing your teeth twice a day will actually brighten your teeth so much others will need to wear sunglasses when you give them a big grin.” That would be something to “smile” about. Sadly, the side effects listed on most prescriptions are dismal and negative. I would like to see more positive results. Here’s my idea of a great side effect, “Users that exceed more than two weeks of using this product may risk becoming healthy, happy and enjoy spending time with their families. Wouldn’t that work great at holiday dinners? We might even enjoy Uncle Elmer’s bad jokes. Now that’s a side effect I can live with.

Dreams

By Don Benham

any times as our family was growing, I can remember any one of the girls running into the house and calling "Mommy, Mommy, you know what, when I grow up, I want to be?" We all had these dreams of what we wanted to do when we grew up, and that changed many times while we were in our formative years; in my case, about every week. Because my father and his two brothers were on the railroad as engineers and firemen in Ashtabula, they were on the phone nearly every day rehashing the day’s work. So what could I do but follow in their footsteps? I asked several of our residents and caregivers here in the Pines, one of the buildings at Brooks House Assisted Living, what their dreams were as they were growing up, and frankly, I was surprised at some of answers. I asked Susan, one of the staff, who replied, when she saw airplanes flying overhead, she wished she could be part

of the crew. Rose Anna wanted to be a teacher. Eileen wanted to be a farmer. One of the residents: a teacher, a designer, a missionary and save the world. Christine Brooks wanted to be a caregiver, and that is what she is doing. Amanda always wanted to be a nun. Hannah wanted to be a home designer and make the home beautiful. Dustin wanted to be a chef and own a high-class restaurant. Susan wanted to be a nurse. John said, “I can't remember,” like most of us. Bill replied, “Looking for a job. In the depression jobs were hard to come by.” And Ray, “I was interested in the organic growing of foods.” All of us dream, even today. When we buy a lotto ticket, we dream about how we will spend the money, the jackpot, the big money or, we dream about that long vacation we are planning for next summer. What is your dream?

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Donald Benham was born Nov. 28, 1919 in Ashtabula. Educated in Ashtabula, he worked on the railroad for 38 years and in contracting work for 12 years. He was married for 69 years to Flora and has three daughters. He served in World War II in the Army in the transportation corp. He has traveled extensively in United States, Canada and Mexico. He lived in Florida for 35 years and now resides at Brooks House Assisted Living, 18144 Claridon-Troy Rd. (Route 700) located between Burton and Hiram, Ohio 44234. For more information, or to set up a tour, call 440-834-0260 or visit www.brookshouse-assistedliving.com

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health and wellness What are the Legal Consequences of The Greatest Show on Earth Teen Sexting? By Dr. David Fakadej

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een sexting is more common than you might realize. According to the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, 39 percent of all teens say they have sent or posted nude or seminude pictures or video of themselves. When teens use a cell phone to transmit sexually explicit texts or naked pictures of themselves or other teens, their actions can have serious legal consequences. Kids may see sexting as harmless, or think that it’s just what teens do. However, teen sexting can lead to charges that stick with the teen for years. Teens who send or receive the pictures can be charged with distributing, possessing or receiving child pornography, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, or illegal use of a minor in nudity oriented material. These charges could lead to punishments such as community service, fines of up to $1,500, juvenile detention

for up to one year, and they could end up being labeled as a juvenile sex offender. Even if teens aren’t caught sexting, their pictures and texts can be quickly forwarded to others and can’t ever be truly deleted. The teens sending the pictures lose control over who sees the message, and it may eventually end up being seen by an employer or college admissions department. Students who sext might be subject to gossip or harassment by other students. Karen Hummel is an attorney at Hummel Law, LLC which recently moved to 401 S. Street, 2-B in Chardon (44024). Call 440-285-7750. Ms. Hummel practices in the areas of estate planning, domestic relations (divorce, dissolution and custody), personal injury, and Social Security Disability. For more information visit www.karenhummellaw.com. If you have a question that you would like to have answered in a future column, please send it to hummel@ karenhummellaw.com.

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c l a s s i c experiment performed in the 1930s called “Pottenger’s Cats” used adrenalectomized (cut out the adrenal gland) cats to study tuberculosis. Receiving an unexpected overabundance of cats on his doorstep, Pottenger approached meat cutters for raw meat scrap donations to feed the cats. He noticed the cats eating raw meat produce thrived better than cats fed processed cat food. This prompted a grand experiment that anyone can view on the Internet. Feeding experimental cats dairy (raw, pasteurized, evaporated, sweetened condensed) and comparing them to raw meat controls, Pottenger videotaped the experiment through four generations (10 years) and then the arena afterward. Each generation of experimental cats developed thinner bone structure, less gender specificity, reduced coordination, and increased lethargy. The third generation had frequent bone fractures and it was difficult to differentiate male from female. After the experiment the urine and feces in the pens could not support weed growth. This is not about dairy. The intent of the study was to examine the effects of cooked food. Could we get away with this animal experiment today? We do with children. Congress won’t evaluate the issue because political action committees lobby hard using experiments that show GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) foods are safe, we need more drugs, and better sickness care. This paragraph is research – you may skip it. An article appearing in Food and Chemical Toxicology (2012 Nov.), looked at a link between GMOs, a [name deleted] herbicide, and disease. The study was a 2-year evaluation of rat health on a diet of herbicide resistant GMO corn. In females, all experimental groups had a two to three times increase in death rate compared to controls, and more rapidly. This was evident in three male groups fed GMOs. Females developed large mammary tumors and more often than controls, the pituitary was the second most disabled organ. The GMO and herbicide groups had sex hormonal imbalances. In treated males,

liver congestion and necrosis (death) was two to five times higher. Marked severe kidney pathology was one to two times more frequent. Males had four times more large palpable tumors than controls which occurred up to 600 days earlier (the study was just over 720 days). Biochemistry data confirmed significant chronic kidney problems for all experimental groups in both sexes. They explained the results in two ways: non-linear endocrine-disrupting effects of herbicide; and over expression of the transgene in the GMO with metabolic consequences. I’m certain Congress never saw this experiment. The average American consumes 193 pounds of GMOs each year. According to research in the Journal of Environmental and Analytical Toxicology, Exposing mammals to glyphosate (herbicide that won’t kill GMOs) may damage energy production (a loss of mitochondrial transmembrane potential) and result in oxidative stress to the liver and brain (anti-oxidants won’t help this). Glyphosate toxicity induces cell death (apoptosis) and suicide (autophagy). Case reports indicate that exposure to glyphosate related to Parkinsonism. Tests show higher glyphosate levels in chronically ill people than in healthy people. Congress is the greatest show on Earth. Congress needs money lobbyists provide. Lobbyists use research showing drugs work and corporate food is good. Lobbyists get money from people buying their produce. Hence, six percent of the world’s population (America) consumes 80 percent of the drugs made on Earth. More sobering is when healthy adults from other countries move to America and become sickly within a couple years. To reduce the cost of health care, individuals must take issues into their own hands and reduce the addiction to drugs! More drugs means sicker people. The non-lobbyist research and real world evidence shows 94 percent of the world’s population eat real food. Real food is expensive, but it is cheaper than what the lobbyists pay Congress to tell us what we need for better sickness care. Dr. David Fakadej, DC, LMT, is the proprietor at Journey Health Care & Chiropractic, 17652 Munn Road, Auburn Township. Call him at 440543-2771, or email drfakadej@hotmail.com.

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Massage – It’s More Than Just For Muscles By Becky Peterson Many of you know that therapeutic massage is helpful when you are experiencing muscular aches and pains. You might also be aware that Swedish massage calms the mind and body, helping to relieve stress. But did you know that massage is beneficial to your overall health and wellness? Massage can relieve symptoms of many medical conditions. For example, Nancy P. is a woman in her 70s who was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) more than 30 years ago. She has been getting massage every two weeks for the last 12 years. Nancy said, “Massage keeps me going. It helps improve my circulation and I feel better overall. My body lets me know when it’s time for another session.” Even though massage doesn’t fix the overall problem, it can help alleviate symptoms. Others who might benefit from massage are people who have been diagnosed with Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Plantar Fasciitis or Sciatica. Massage promotes general wellbeing and affects the body on many different levels. Some ways that bodywork is beneficial beyond musculature are: - It enhances the quality of sleep which allows for restoration and detoxification. - It stimulates movement of lymph fluid (an important part of the immune system) helping your body fight off bacteria and other foreign invaders. - It increases blood flow which delivers oxygen to every cell of the body. - It helps relieve tension-related headaches and might offer relief from migraines. - It reduces fatigue. - It helps lessen depression and anxiety. Becky Peterson is a Licensed Massage Therapist doing business at Healthy Pursuit,14895 N. State Ave. in Middlefield. Call her at 440-725-5054 to see if massage is a good option for your preventative or therapeutic treatment plan.

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UHHS Geauga Hospital recently presented the Farmington Senior Center with a brand new $1,500 AED defibrillator. Three of the Center’s staff are certified in CPR, and several more will be soon. The Senior Center is now capable of defibrillating a person in cardiac arrest until the Advanced Life Support ambulance (above, l-r) Starr Spangler, director; Joanne Schmitz, Geauga Hospital can get on scene. EMS coordinator; Julie Bogdan, RN/EMS community outreach, Geauga This AED is Hospital. important because a person only has four learn this lifesaving skill. More information to six minutes without a heartbeat to receive will be posted soon. The Farmington CPR or defibrillation until brain injury Senior Center is located at 150 College St. occurs. In the spring, Farmington Senior in West Farmington (44491). Call them at Center will host a Community CPR class 330-889-2733. to ensure everyone has an opportunity to

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My fifth-grade teacher, Mr. Siberski, had a big influence on my young life. His expectations for me both academically and athletically were very high. I tried hard to live up to them. (It didn’t hurt that in those days, straight As were rewarded with free tickets to the Indians game.) In addition, he shaped our lives as future leaders who needed to take responsibility for our own personal decisions and actions. Mr. Siberski even taught us the importance of good posture. Since then I have countless times reminded myself to “sit up straight” and “stop slouching.” I sometimes even notice other people’s posture. Did you know that God has a preference for how you “hold yourself?” Perhaps you have heard of the story Jesus told about the Pharisee and the tax collector. Each one went up to the Temple to pray. It seems that the Pharisee (a Jewish religious leader) was proud of his standing before God and patted himself on the back for his religiosity. After all, he regularly fasted and gave a 10th of his income to the Temple treasury. He also had a long list of do’s and don’ts he endeavored to live up to in order to please God. His prayer was a pompous expression of thanks that his life did not resemble those despised “sinners”, like the tax collector next to him. The tax collector (scorned and viewed as a traitor by Jews in Jesus’ day) prayed quite differently. In humility, he bowed down his head. In transparency, he simply asked God for mercy, keenly aware of his own sin and

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Delmar P. Mansfield, 80, of Southington, passed away peacefully Dec. 30, 2014 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Champion, Ohio on Jan.12, 1934 to the late Pat V. and Ida (Parks) Mansfield. He is now reunited with his best friend and loving wife of 50 years, Marijane (Fairchild) Mansfield, who died in 2004. Delmar retired as a mechanic from the State of Ohio after 27 years 93 days. He attended Champion Local Schools and enjoyed making things out of metal/wood and also working on cars. Delmar will be missed by Dino (Laura) Mansfield, Randy (Lisa) Mansfield; daughter-inlaw, Carla Mansfield; sister, Thelma Grandon; grandchildren, Jeffrey Mansfield, L.J. Mansfield; Sara (Pete) Hall, Tabatha (Ramon) Bermudez, Drew Mansfield, Haley Palm, Tylor Palm, Bradley Blue; seven great-grandchildren and many friends. Delmar is preceded in death by his parents; loving wife, Marijane; son, Larry Mansfield; brothers, Kenneth, Myles, Bruce, Charles, Howard, Leroy, Harry and sister, Altheda Finch. Online condolences may be sent to www.bestfunerals.com.

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Exercise, appropriate to your pet’s condition and age, is very important to their physical and mental health. The challenge with providing physical exercise for your pet is the question of how much is enough, too little or too much. Too little exercise can be the reason for the emergence of behavior problems: destructive behavior, frequent bouts of the “Zoomies” (racing around and around in circles), or persistent demanding or attention seeking behaviors (barking/ meowing, stealing, pawing to name a few). Of course, a pet who is overweight is also a candidate for more exercise. As the old adage goes: if your dog is overweight, you need more exercise. What is the right amount of exercise? Younger pets, free of physical impairments, need much more physical exercise to keep fit and expend that seemingly endless energy. Exercise is critical for bone and joint health as well as the function of vital organs for pets of any age. But exercise doesn’t need to be flat-out running and jumping every time. Dogs can injure themselves by overdoing exercise, just as humans can. Ask anyone whose dog has had a torn ACL or a luxating patella – it’s painful for the dog and expensive to fix. Puppies are vulnerable to growth plate injuries which can cause lifelong issues. Carefully supervising exercise, moderating duration and exertion, will help protect them during the first year of their life until growth plates seal closed. To get your dog in great physical shape, build up their stamina and endurance over time with increasingly greater physical challenges. Begin with leash walks of short duration and work up to 20 to 40 minute rigorous walks. If your dog likes to play with other dogs, find a playmate that is a good size and energy level match for your dog; give them timed off-leash play sessions. Explore organized dog sports once your dog is capable of handling more exertion. During extremely hot or cold weather, walk your dog on a treadmill.

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We often think of cats as sedentary pets, but they need exercise for the health and behavioral benefits, too. Our youngest cat likes to do what we call “Kitty Nascar” in the upstairs hallway, racing from room to room. Our cats play with each other, chasing and wrestling around the house; and sometimes exhort one of the dogs to chase them. We have “cat trees” for them, those multi-level structures that give cats lots of surfaces to climb on and scratch. Regardless of how much exercise our dogs and cats engage in on their own, most love playing with us. What better way to ensure exercise is healthy than to be a part of it? Flirt poles are more exciting when in our hands. Balls fly farther. Tug is more competitive. Hide and Seek more exciting. The games are so much more fun, and they build a strong relationship. Can There Be Too Much Exercise? In a word, Yes. One risk is injury. But the other is behavioral – principally for dogs. I hear from people who give their dog lots of physically challenging exercise every day and yet claim it doesn’t settle their dog down. It is possible to over-stimulate your dog with too much exercise. A steady diet of flat-out, high exertion exercise can spawn behavioral issues such as body slamming and mouthing, vocalizing, and leash grabbing, all the way to reactivity or aggression to other dogs and people when in this hyper-excited state. These dogs will benefit from a varied diet of different types of physical exercise, as well as some healthy mental exertion. Carol Peter is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and owner of Cold Nose Companions, LLC Dog Training. She offers private training and group classes for people and their dogs throughout Geauga County. Carol focuses on resolving problem behaviors and teaching good household manners using positive reinforcement training and behavior modification methods. She can be reached at carol@coldnosecompanions.com.

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Another great year has ended for Riders Express 4-H Horse Club. The Fair is over and we all had a great time, including receiving many awards. Our yearly potluck dinner was held on the last night of fair. We all got closer and new friendships were made; it was truly an unforgettable experience. A new year means we have elected our officers which include President Natalie Cserhati, Vice President Ryan Lurch, Secretary Janet Kautz, and Treasurer Lexi McDermott. We also elected our other club positions such as recreational officer, historian, and attendance poster. Our officers are already working hard to make sure that we have a year packed full of fun, with possible trail rides, camping trips and maybe even a trip to Equine Affair. Even though we are all sad another great year ended, we are all excited to start a new one and cannot wait for all of the memories to come. If you would like more information about the Riders Express 4-H Horse Club, contact our Lead Advisor, Cheryl Moone, at 440-708-3366. New members are welcome!

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WomenSafe’s largest annual fundraiser, Casino Royale, will be held Saturday, Feb. 7. Doors open at 6 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:45 p.m.at the Patrician Party Center, 33150 Lakeland Blvd. in Eastlake.There will be assorted games of chance managed by professional dealers, a silent auction, Chinese auction, wine pull, open bar, sit down dinner and a $1,000 raffle. Registration is $70 per person or $500 for a table of eight. Advance registration is required. Sponsorships and donations are also a great way to show your support. Both are a tax-deductible way to promote your business. Sponsorships include admission to Casino Royale and recognition of the monetary contribution provided. For more information on sponsorships, donations and registration contact Marissa Vanio, 440-286-7154 ext. 223 or fundraising@womensafe.org. All proceeds from Casino Royale helps WomenSafe continue to provide emergency shelter and support services to survivors of domestic violence throughout Northeast Ohio.

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Mexican Grill & Cantina 15585 West High Street • Middlefield

440-632-0040

Mon-Thurs 11am to 10pm • Fri & Sat 11am to 11pm Sun 12pm to 9pm

Full Bar availaBle

Drink Special Thursdays Only

Small Margaritas only

$ .99

Choose from Original, Strawberry, Raspberry, Mango and Piña Colada

¢ Taco

STpueescdaiyasl 12”Burrito Only

Only

California $750

all day Wednesdays

Choose Steak, Ground Beef, Shredded Beef, Grilled Chicken, or Roasted Pork Have it your way!

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