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On Jan. 21 Helen McAuley of Middlefield was surprised with a arrives she washes and sorts out pinnys, orders bridle numbers, banquet in her honor. Sometimes called “South Farm’s Little Helen,” organizes ribbons, stains cross-country jumps and paints show the petite 85-pound jumping poles. Helen senior, now in her 70s, collects all the daily mail was recognized by a and organizes entries. large gathering of family As we get closer to the and friends for winning show she demonstrates the National Governor’s her God given talent and Cup “Volunteer of the uses her 85 pounds to set Year” award at the US up a dressage ring faster Equestrian Association than four grown men. in December of 2011. Helen is the superstar People came from far of all volunteers. She can and wide. Eric Buller, secretary any show, give from Cleveland and out packets, and still 25-year-friend to Helen take time to ask about said, “Helen was always competitor’s horses. No the person you go to one is ever a number to in the barn; she’d help Helen; she makes each you with anything and person feel at home. She always had a smile on knows both horses and her face.” riders by name. Helen (l-r) Chris Gable and Sarah Greer, owners of South Farm with Helen has an amazing voice Sarah Greer, the McAuley and her husband, Thomas McAuley. owner of South Farm and at most of our horse east of Middlefield, shows, it will be her calm nominated Helen for the award. During the honorary dinner Sarah expressive voice announcing horse after horse, ride after ride. She read from her letter of recommendation. puts up cross-country flags, decorates fences, puts up stall cards, “Most volunteers show up the day before or the day of a horse and can steward any of the warm-up areas. Helen also manages trial, but Helen is there from the beginning. Long before the day Continued on page 2
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Since 1947, Middlefield VFW Post 9678 has been supporting veterans by providing help with medical prescriptions, prostheses, and transportation to VA hospitals and clinics. Recently they have expanded their support to active duty military and their families. The post has adopted B Company 237th BSB National Guard Unit out of Youngstown; a unit of soldiers from a wide geographic area, including Claridon and Huntsburg. Support was mainly offered through donated phone cards for deployed soldiers and VFW attendance at family readiness gatherings, but when one of the soldiers needed help with major engine work on his family vehicle, the VFW stepped in. Claridon’s SPC Andy Smith’s 1994 Silverado was proving to be unreliable transportation for his wife and two young children. Commander, Jeff Gardner took the vehicle to his shop, removed the engine and replaced two cracked heads. He also cleaned and completely serviced the engine, all while Andy trained for his deployment. Just as Smith’s vehicle was completed, the post received a call from a Chardon native, First CPL Corey Shaw of the 3rd BR 8th Marines, who also Continued on page 2
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to get herself to church every week, and in church she takes the time to ask the Big Guy upstairs and Saint Francis to please bring us nice weather for our events.” Helen related the events leading up to the presentation where she received the cup. She was told that South Farm was receiving an award, nobody was available to travel and accept it, so would she do the job? She consented and went with her husband, Tom. As she entered the award hall, she noticed her name posted but did not realize what was happening. Her husband pushed her up to receive the award and when she was again seated, she asked, “When do I get the award for Sarah?” Her husband then said, “This is about you Helen, not South Farm.” Helens friends and family enjoyed the wonderful banquet. Helen, with her usual humility, just took it all in stride.
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VFW Post 9678 Helps Soldiers was scheduled to deploy to Afghanistan. Returning to training at Camp LeJeune after a visit home for his wedding, Shaw’s timing belt on his 2004 Aveo broke, stranding him in Marietta. While family collected enough to put Shaw on a plane to the camp, Commander Gardner drove to Marietta and retrieved Shaw’s car to make the necessary repairs. Even though the soldier was not in the adopted unit, it’s the Post’s mission to help fellow vets and active duty personnel. Both soldiers returned home and picked up their vehicles at Gardner’s shop on Christmas Eve. They were surprised to find there were no charges for the repairs. “Both of these young men have young families and are putting their lives on the line for this country. This is the least we can do for them,” said Gardner. Shaw headed back to Afghanistan, on his second tour, in January. VFW Post 9678 raises money to support veterans and active duty military through poppy sales over Memorial Day weekend, through donations, and fundraisers like their Roast Beef Dinner on Feb. 17 from 4 to7:30 pm. Tickets will be available at the door. The Post is located on East High Street in Middlefield just east of the post office. The entrance is at the rear of the building. The post is accepting donations to its Soldier Relief Fund to help with the cost of aiding soldiers and vets in need. Contributions may be sent to VFW Post 9678, P.O. Box 534, Middlefield, OH 44062.
In This Issue ... A Look Back in Time................................ 05 Glimpse of Yesteryear............................. 04 What Would Joe Do................................ 06 The Rolling Green.................................... 07 Out ‘N’ About...................................... 10-11 From the Firehouse................................. 12
Advertiser Index Agape Christian School.............. 17 AJ&J Roll-Off Containers............ 12 Auntie’s Antique Mall.................. 08 B & K Salvage.................................. 08 Best Funeral Home....................... 17 C. A. Miller Custom Wood.......... 09 C&B Recycling................................ 06 Caldwell Tax Service.................... 16 Chow Down.................................... 08 Caring Heart................................... 09 Cortland Banks.............................. 10 Crossroads Country Café........... 05 Dutch Country Restaurant........ 20 El Hombre Barber Shop.............. 06 Frank Agency, Inc.(The).............. 05 Geauga Credit Union.................. 13 Geauga Pawn................................. 13 H&R Block........................................ 03 Honest Scales Recycling............ 11 JDs Post House.............................. 04 Jewelry and Gold Exchange..... 06
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{ community interest } Those Poor Presidents While we usually think of the United States Presidents as being rich and privileged, there have been some surprising occasions when a few have certainly appeared to be less than affluent. George Washington owned a lot of land, but was apparently cash poor. He had to borrow money to go to his own inauguration. James Monroe was so broke when he left office, that he was forced to move in with his daughter. James Garfield worked as a janitor to put himself through college. And even though it was long before he became president, it’s hard to believe that Lyndon B. Johnson proposed marriage to his wife with a $2.50 ring from Sears. Perhaps this last example is more a matter of playing poorly than being poor, but Warren G. Harding gambled away a set of White House china. Some of the presidents ate like common folk, too. When the king and queen of England visited the United States in 1939, Franklin D. Roosevelt served them hot dogs, and Dwight D. Eisenhower enjoyed eating TV dinners in front of the television while watching Westerns. As far as matters of dress, there were a couple of presidents who certainly didn’t dress the part of the leader of this great country. We all know they couldn’t get away with this today, but after Zachary Taylor became president, he continued to wear the same clothes he had worn for years on his farm, and John Quincy Adams didn’t care at all how he looked, and was said to have worn one hat for over 10 years. So everyone who continues to reach for those same old ratty but comfortable pieces of clothing, and eats hot dogs while watching TV, can now proudly say that they have quite a bit in common with some of our past presidents. (Presidents Day is Feb. 20)
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Ohio Chautauqua Exhibit A free exhibit about “When Ohio Was The Western Frontier,” will be at Burton’s Century Village July 3 through July 7 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day. Features are 10 daytime workshops and five evening performances of naturalist and folk legend Johnny Appleseed, frontier aristocrat Margaret Blennerhassett, Iroquois leader Chief John Logan, Lewis & Clark expedition member York, and hero of the Battle of Lake Erie Oliver Hazard Perry. Each character has a fascinating story to tell about the Ohio frontier. This program and exhibit, created by the Ohio Humanities Council, will only travel to five sites, so don’t miss it. Century Village Museum is working with its partners throughout Geauga County to plan and prepare for the summer’s Ohio Chautauqua project. The Sheauga Quilters, a historic artisan group that supports Century Village Museum, donated $1,200 to the museum to help offset some of the costs and fees associated with hosting the weeklong program.The Sheauga Quilters draw members from across Geauga County. This donation captures the essence of the community involvement that created the Ohio Chautauqua project and movement. The Century Village Museum is at 14653 East Park St., Burton (44021). Call 440-834-1492, e-mail info@geaugahistorical.org or visit www.geaugahistorical.org.
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Yesteryear
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Sugaring History
There are several stories, but the general agreement is that the Eastern Woodland Indians in both New England and Canada were the first to discover that maple sap cooked over an open fire became sweet syrup. This syrup could then be boiled down to make maple sugar. Maple sugar, an excellent source of energy and flavoring, did not spoil and was a food that lasted until the next sugaring season. All Eastern Woodland Tribes had “sugar camps” and, no matter how far they had wandered, they returned to these each year in the early spring to tap the trees. Early European explorers wrote that there were three types of maple sugar made by the Indians: grain sugar (like today’s brown sugar), cake sugar (syrup that had been poured into a mold and dried into blocks) and wax sugar (also called “jackwax”, syrup that had been poured onto snow and then picked off ). Native Americans showed the first colonists how to tap trees, harvest syrup and boil it. Maple syrup and sugar soon became an important part of life in the New England colonies. The sugaring process was written up in 1685 in The British Royal Society Newspaper. And in 1690 a French missionary became the first settler to make maple syrup. Colonists bored holes into maple tree trunks and inserted wooden or metal spouts. Sap was collected in wooden buckets and carried back to the boiling kettles using a wooden yoke carried across the shoulders. Like Native Americans, colonists boiled sap outdoors and stored the sweet product in the form of maple sugar. Long before the settlers came to Geauga, maple sugar was very important in America. It ended dependence on foreign sugar. As the years went on, maple
sugar became one of the big differences between northern and southern states. Northerners produced their own maple sugar. Southerners depended on cane sugar, whose labor intensive production was one of the factors that made slavery so important to them. It is no surprise that, when Geauga was settled in the late 1700s, Geaugans quickly began sugaring. Since they came from the northeastern states, they carried knowledge of the process. They had come to an area 90 percent forested with many groves of Red, Black and Sugar Maples and the kind of weather (good moisture year round with a season of freezing nights and days above 40 degrees) to make the sap run. It normally ran only for four to six weeks, but the runs were usually heavy enough to be rewarding. At first, the hard working settlers found that sharing the labor of sugaring with neighbors worked best. (That lead to such happenings as the “Incident of the Burton Sugar Bear.”) As time went on, carrying large barrels of sap on horse drawn sledges made the work easier. Boiling inside well ventilated sheds (called sugar shacks) made it possible to work in comfort for longer hours. Sugaring became a family affair, with families with larger woodlands hiring help as needed. In 1840, with Geauga leading, Ohio ranked first in maple syrup/sugar production. Jacquie Foote is a volunteer for the Geauga County Historical Society’s Century Village Museum, 14653 East Park St., Burton. For information about the events at the Geauga County Historical Society’s Century Village Museum, call 440-834-1492 or visit www. geaugahistorical.org.
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March 4, 11, 18, 25. Pancakes and Omelets Breakfast. Adults pancakes $8. Adults pancakes and omelets $11. Ages 4 to 10, $5; under age 3 free. 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 14259 Claridon Troy Road, Burton (44021).
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March 4, 11,18, 25. Pancakes and Sausage Breakfast. Adults, $7.50; ages 6 -12, $3; 5 and under free. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Parkman Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, Parkman (44080). Sponsored by Parkman Chamber of Commerce, www.ParkmanOhio.com. The first ready-mix food to be sold commercially was Aunt Jemima pancake flour. It was invented in St. Joseph, Missouri and introduced in 1889. Whether they are called pancakes, griddlecakes, flapjacks, wheatcakes, or flannel cakes, pancakes are among our most popular food choices. In one form or another, they are found in almost every culture in the world.
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These two photos were taken of the downtown area of Middlefield over 70 years ago in 1941. This is a view looking west taken in front of the present Board of Education building. It is of the south side of East Elm Street. The first building is The Middlefield Banking Company. Next is Middlefield Hardware and then James Hochstetler’s IGA Grocery Store which was located in a building owned by the local Knight’s of Pythias Lodge. The identities of the rest of the businesses are unclear. The entire area is now the parking lot for Middlefield Bank.
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Check out www.mikeroweworks.com. Most high schools and colleges have abandoned their tech programs due to lack of enrollment. I am miffed as to why our youth find manufacturing, mechanics, machinery repair and working with their hands so unacceptable. Let’s hope that this technological age hasn’t created a generation that would prefer to sit on their behinds in front of a computer and never get their hands dirty. College isn’t for everyone and neither is a career in a technical field. But if you enjoy working with your hands, at least look into a trade school or surf the web and research what is available in these fields. If you are a high school student who is fed up with rules and homework and are thinking of dropping out, I have one word for you; poverty. Poverty defined: Implies a state of having absolutely none of the necessities of life. Get used to struggling through your entire life for the most basic things: food, clothing, cars and a roof over your head. If you are a girl who is dating a high school dropout, you are in for the same lifelong misery, and so are your children. If you think getting pregnant is going to be cool and exciting, go back to the definition of poverty and read it carefully. Statistically, no one is more impoverished in this country than unwed mothers. Sorry if I sound morbid, but after reading job statistics and poverty figures in this great country, I find that most poverty is self inflicted. People are choosing poverty through poor decisions and this starts early in life and continues through adulthood. Life is a “pay me now or pay me later” circumstance. Get a degree or learn an in-demand trade. Struggle through the education process and student loans or suffer through life with menial jobs and unemployment. It’s true that there are people who obtain wealth without a formal education, but these people normally work 12 or more hours a day, seven days a week building their own business and so are paying for their success with blood, sweat and tears.
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Visitors Guide Contest The 2012 Geauga County Visitor Guides have arrived and they offer information on local businesses, area maps, listings of 2012 events, and a chance to win. See how many times you can spot Maple Max, the Geauga County Tourism ambassador in the guide. Submit answers by March 23 and be entered into a drawing for a “Geauga County Get-Away Basket,” with a stay at the Red Maple Inn, gift certificates, theater tickets, maple products and more. Maple Max began his adventures in March 2010. He writes a monthly column, and is featured in the Geauga County Tourism’s newsletter, “Where in the County is Maple Max?” To receive the monthly newsletter, or ‘Like’ us on Facebook, links can be found on the Web site, www.TourGeauga.com. Visitor Guides can be picked up at many area businesses, by contacting the tourism office 440-632-1538 or 800-775-TOUR, or online at Info@TourGeauga.com. Maple Max counts go to Geauga County Tourism-Maple Max, P.O. Box 846, Middlefield, OH 44062.
2012 Spring Tree and Fish Sale The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District’s (SWCD) 2012 Spring Tree and Fish Sale will be bigger than ever. Due to demand for the larger RPM (root production method) trees offered in 2011, the sale is only offering RPM trees and plants this year. RPM trees have large fibrous root systems that promote higher survival and rapid growth. Much larger than seedlings, RPM trees are potted in 3-gallon containers, RPM plants come in 1-gallon. They are successful for wildlife habitat, streambank stabilization, reforestation, and yard beautification. Geauga SWCD plants are about half the cost of local nurseries. We are also taking orders for fish: fingerling-size largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill/sunfish mix, minnows, white amurs, and yellow perch. For information and a complete list of trees, fish and products, visit www.geaugaswcd.com or call 440-834-1122. Complete the order form and mail a check to Geauga SWCD, P.O. Box 410, Burton, OH 44021. Payment must accompany order. To pay by credit card, contact our office. Order deadline is April 6. The tree sale pick-up dates are April 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and April 21 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Geauga County Fairgrounds. The order deadline for fish is April 16, and the sale will be held April 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. on the midway of the Geauga County Fairgrounds.
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A straight left arm, for right sided players, is essential for consistent ball striking, straight shots and maximizing the distance of the club. It also helps to gauge the distance of a club with accuracy. As the backswing gets to waist high the right arm begins to collapse. At the top of the backswing-the right eIbow forms a right angle, with the right wrist holding the same angle on top as it had from the address position. As the swing arrives in the hitting area the right and left arms straighten, which adds to the power and accuracy of the shot. Because the left hip has to open for the hands to square the club at the target, the right elbow is close to the right hip during impact. At the top of the backswing the golf club shaft, ideally, should point at the target. Getting the shaft aimed at the target on top makes it easy to return it into the hitting area, resulting in a shot on target. Again, straight is a premium when executing any shot in golf. After striking the ball the club should remain in the target line for six to eight inches before moving back inside the target line to the finish of the swing. Keeping the shoulders rotating until the finish of swing allows the club to achieve maximum velocity and direction and allows the golfer to finish facing the target in good balance. While waiting for the weather to break so some of these principles can be applied, keep stretching out your muscles. Make sure you hold the stretched position for at least twenty seconds, and don’t bounce while stretching. Have Fun. Talk to you soon.
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Cortland Bancorp (the “Company,” OTCQB: CLDB) today reported net income of $4.1 million, or $.90 per share, for the year ending Dec. 31, 2011, representing a 24 percent increase over the $3.3 million, or $.72 per share reported for the same period in 2010. The improvement in earnings performance is highlighted by a 17 percent growth rate in the commercial loan portfolio and a composite loan portfolio growth rate of 9 percent. The loan portfolio growth combined with additional balance sheet strategies orchestrated by management produced an increase in net interest income of $873,000 from the previous year-end. Earnings have also been enhanced through the effective management of overhead costs, which resulted in a peer comparable efficiency ratio of 70 percent. This was accomplished despite the recognition of additional expenses associated with the start-up of the new mortgage banking unit. Respective to quarterly operating results for the last quarterly reporting period of 2011, highlights of operations are as follows: Net income for the fourth quarter 2011 was $828,000 or $.18 per share versus $1 million or $.23 per share for the fourth quarter of 2010. Net interest income increased by $141,000 in 2011 versus 2010 despite a 3 basis point decline in net interest margin as the Company continues to optimally manage its balance sheet in this historically low interest rate environment. The Company continues to excel in managing risks in the loan portfolio as asset quality measures are among the best for banks with similar asset totals. Net loan charge-offs were 0.49 percent of average loans in 2011 and 0.31 percent for 2010. The allowance for loan loss (ALLL) to total loans ratio was 1.06 percent at Dec. 31, 2011 versus 0.94 percent a year ago. The Company’s allowance for loan losses covers 86 percent of nonaccrual loans at Dec. 31, 2011. The Company’s total shareholders’ equity increased from $41.9 million on Dec. 31, 2010 to $45.7 million at Dec. 31, 2011, an increase of $3.8 million. The Company continues to remain well capitalized under all regulatory measures. The Company’s total risk-based capital is $16.2 million in excess of the 10 percent well capitalized threshold. James Gasior, president and chief executive officer stated, “Amid more rigorous regulatory standards and an uncertain economy, the Company continues to follow its core strategic direction. Our operating results reflect our commitment to growing loans and deposits in the markets in which we operate and in producing consistent positive earnings. On the heels of the financial crisis, we have now posted positive earnings in each of the last nine quarters dating back to the fourth quarter of 2009.”
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Geauga County Auditor Frank J. Gliha urges all residents 65 years and over and/or permanently disabled to apply for the Homestead Exemption for real estate or manufactured homes. The deadline is June 4, 2012. Section 323.154 of the Ohio Revised Code allows all owner occupied residential properties to receive a 2.5 percent Real Property Tax Reduction. To receive the tax reduction, you must own and occupy your home as your principal place of residence on Jan. 1 of the year you file for the reduction. A homeowner and spouse are entitled to home site tax reduction on only one home in Ohio. The deadline is June 4, 2012. Call 440-285-2222, 440-834-1856, or 440-564-7131, extension 1617, or direct dial 440-2791617 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday to have an application mailed to you. Applications may be picked up at the Geauga County Auditor’s Office, 231 Main Street, Chardon and are available at www.auditor.co.geauga.oh.us under “Forms”. Important Notice: there are businesses from outside the county soliciting property owners for assistance in filing property value appeals. These companies charge money, but the data that they use is available online, free of charge. Property owners can file an appeal at no cost by filling out the necessary Complaint Against Valuation form available on the Auditor’s website or at the Auditor’s Office. Appeals must be filed in the Auditor’s office through April 2, 2012. Property Sales can be searched using the Advanced Search option of the Access Geauga website, www.auditor.co.geauga.oh.us/ag, free of charge.
Tax Paying Seniors Tax assistance will be available to seniors 60 years of age and older at the Geauga County Department on Aging, 12555 Ravenwood Dr., almost every weekday through April 12. Tax assistance will be available from volunteer income tax assistance trained and certified personnel using the electronic E-filing method. The volunteers need two forms of identification from each taxpayer; one form of identification must be a photo identification (passport, drivers license (U.S.), state identification card, military identification card, etc.). The second can be an original or a copy of your social security card, ITIN card or letter, if applicable. Gather your tax information (tax forms, bank statements, receipts, W2’s, end of year social security statement, etc.) and bring your 2010 tax return for comparison. To schedule an appointment, call 440-279-2130, 440-279-2130, 440-564-7131 extension 2130 or 440-8341856 extension 2130, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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M D Realty, LTD Celebrates 25 Years Feb. 18 marks a milestone in the life of “Your Local Realtors” at M D Realty, Ltd., 15618 W. High St. in Middlefield. Broker/ owner Mark Dolezal, his wife/realtor Patti Dolezal, and fellow realtors, Sherry Rath, Jill Scott, Beth Johnson, and Michael Dolezal make up the successful team that has helped hundreds of local buyers and sellers achieve their real estate goals. Dolezal was licensed at the age of 21 with a local company known as Century Realty, which was located in downtown Middlefield. He purchased his first piece of real estate, a duplex on SouthState Avenue, the same year and that started his career in real estate investing. “I always admired different home styles and architecture and appreciated a unique barn or other structures,” said Dolezal. Mark and Patti are both life long residents of the area and were married in 1985. They have two grown sons: Michael who is a CPA and resides in Bratenahl and Mathew who is a police officer in Cadiz, Ky. “Being a realtor in a rural area such as ours can be very rewarding,” said Dolezal. “We have made life long friendships with many clients and are now serving the real estate needs of many of their children.” M D Realty boast experienced and knowledgeable agents, each with their own areas of expertise, Jill, buyers and new construction, Sherry, sales, Beth, buyers
and sellers, Michael, tax issues, Mark enjoys listing properties and problem solving and Patti enjoys working with buyers and gives special attention to the horse people. She will talk horses all day if you let her. The Dolezal’s have recently reinvested in the community by purchasing the former Ace Hardware building and are excited to see what the future holds for this property. “The forecast looks very bright for the coming years in the Middlefield real estate market. We experienced some down years in 2008 and 2009 like the rest of the country, but in 2010 and 2011 we received the “Award of Distinction” issued by the Ohio Association of Realtors for sales volume. This year appears to be even more exciting with the economic growth from the current gas and oil boom in the Utica shale coming to our area, and the economy is on the rebounds. The past 25 years have been busy and have gone very quickly”, Dolezal said, and he stressed that he and Patti and their team of realtors would like to thank the residents of Middlefield and the surrounding communities for their loyalty and entrusting them with all their real estate needs. “We appreciate each and every referral and every opportunity to serve our clients -- a big thank you,” said Dolezal. For prompt, professional real estate service, call M D Realty, Ltd. “Your Local Realtors” 440632-5055, or visit www.mdrealty-ltd.com.
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What is the average price for a home in the United States? According to recent data published by the NAR, the national median price for existing single-family homes is now $230,000. What is the most common street name in the U.S.? Second Street ranks as the most common street name. First Street is not #1 because many “First” streets are called “Main” Street.
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Miranda Scitzki, sophomore, entertains the audience during halftime at a Huskies basketball game on Jan. 31.
(l-r) Linda Taurisano, event chairperson and Kelly Davis, ACS staffmember, “Kick Off” the year for Relay for Life on Feb. 3, held in Harrington Squarewww.RelayForLife.org/Middlefield
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Village recreation teams, grades third - sixth, from Middlefield and surrounding areas competed in an Earlybird basketball tournament to benefit the Cardinal Athletic Boosters, during the third and fourth weekends in January. The champions for the third/fourth grade boys were St. Helen’s and the champions for the third/fourth grade girls were Champion. (above) The champions for the fifth/sixth grade boys were St. Helen’s (played Ledgemont). (right) The champions for the fifth/sixth grade girls were Grand Valley (played St. Helen’s).
The dean of Kent State University Geauga Campus, Dr. David Mohan was awarded the Diversity Trailblazer Award by Mary Samide, Geauga County commissioner, on Feb. 3, during the monthly GEL (Geauga Ecomomic Leadership) M o Geauga County Tourism hosted their annual member meeting, with a soup and sandwich spread including a Dessert Dash breakfast. C on Jan. 25 in Middlefield. (l-r) Anna Marie Bowers, Cindy Lindberg, Joleigh Burnett (above), Jo Ann Kauffman, and Cindy t Linn. B
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(above) Dr. Mathew McIntosh, new associate dean, at Kent State University Geauga Campus addressed Burton Chamber of Commerce (left) on Feb. 2.
Specia our “O l thanks to ut spons ‘N’ About” o rs, C Banks and H ortland on Recyc est Scales ling. John Flood, of The Illuminating Company, addressed the GGP (Geauga Growth Partnership) on Feb. 8, in an educational forum about “Power Quality in Geauga County” at Punderson State Park Manor Lodge.
The winners of the 2012 Friends of the Burton Public Library Chess Tournament, grades kindergarten fifth. (l-r) second place, Jessica Burden; first place, Zachary Paganini; third place, Sam Starr. Post Photo/Burton Library
Mike Blair of the Burton Chamber of Commerce with Aidan White, Cardinal eighth-grader, tapped the first tree of the season in the Burton Village park, on Feb. 11.
Grades kindergarten-fifth particpated in the 2012 Friends of the Burton Public Library Chess Tournaments that were held on Feb. 4.
Grades sixth - eighth particpated in the 2012 Friends of the Burton Public Library Chess Tournament that were held on Feb. 11.
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Winners of the 2012 Friends of the Burton Public Library Chess Tournament, grades sixth - eighth are: (l-r) second place , Jonathan Bumbarger; first place, Benjamin Wade and third place, Gey Wilson. Post Photo/Burton Library
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Even though this has been a fantastically mild winter, we are not out of the woods yet. I would like to share some information from The National Safety Council on preparing for cold weather emergencies. To stay warm wear loose-fitting layered clothes and water repellent outer garments including a hat or hood as much body heat is lost through the head. Stretch before shoveling snow and take frequent breaks, preferably out of the elements. Avoid working too hard and straining the heart, cover your mouth to protect your lungs from cold air, drink water and other fluids to avoid dehydration, watch for signs of frostbite such as “pins and needles” feeling followed by numbness. Watch for signs of hypothermia (severe drop in body temperature) which includes uncontrolled shivering, slow speech, memory loss, stumbling, sleepiness, and extreme tiredness. Do not eat snow, it lowers the body temperature. Here are some tips from the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) regarding home heating equipment, the leading cause of fires during December, January, and February. Keep heating devices at least three feet from flammable items such as drapes and furniture, ensure proper ventilation for gas-fueled heating devices, never use an extension cord to connect a space heater to an outlet, unplug space heaters when they are not in use, and look for heaters with automatic shut off features. Have wood and coal stoves, fireplaces and chimneys inspected and cleaned by a professional every year. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has the following recommendations for vehicles in the winter. Install quality winter tires, properly inflated
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and with adequate tread, maintain at least a half tank of gas, put a winter emergency kit in each car, check antifreeze levels, battery and ignition systems, brakes, exhaust, fuel/air filters, heater/defroster, lights, oil, thermostat, and windshield wipers. If stranded, tie a brightly colored cloth to the antenna as a signal to rescuers and raise the hood of the car (if it is not snowing.) Move what you need from the trunk to the passenger area, wrap your entire body including your head in extra clothing, blankets or newspapers, and stay awake to keep yourself less vulnerable to cold weather health problems. Crack open a window and run the motor and heater about 10 minutes every hour. Make sure your exhaust pipe is not blocked with snow to reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Keep moving your arms and legs to improve circulation, and huddle with other people for warmth. If you follow these tips winter emergencies can be much more manageable. Some things you should keep in your vehicle during winter are blankets, dry clothing, tools, jumper cables, windshield washer fluid, snacks such as chips, nutrition bars, water or juice and a cell phone which can be a life saver. Consider a battery powered weather radio in case the vehicle battery loses power. Be prepared for the hazards of winter cold weather emergencies. Stay safe and we are pleased to serve you.
The 2012 SummerFest planning committee needs the public’s help for their latest project. The committee is looking for family, vacation and military pictures in digital format for a multi- media extravaganza. The pictures can be of your family having fun along with pictures of your soldier, airman sailor or marine. Military pictures do not have to be in dress uniforms. The pictures need to depict the theme, Freedom: A Celebration of the American Spirit.The pictures will be put in a multi-media presentation to be shown at the conclusion of each day of the festival if the weather permits. The photos must be in digital format and can be emailed by May 1 to garrettsvillesummer fest@gmail.com. Hard copy photos will not be accepted. By submitting a photo or photos you are allowing the SummerFest Committee the right to use your photos for promotional purposes this year and in the future. SummerFest is traditionally held the fourth weekend in June at the corners of State Route 82 and State Route 88 in downtown Garrettsville. More information can be found at www.garrettsvillesummerfest.com
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Have you recently purchased or received an eReader or Tablet? Do you enjoy reading on your Kindle, Nook, or iPad? Without a doubt these new gadgets are changing the way we read, so the Geauga County Public Library strives to evolve with new technology. Did you know that you can borrow library eBooks? GCPL has been participating in the statewide “Ohio eBook Project” for several years. This service allows library card holders to download free eBooks and audio books from their own homes. To get started visit www.geaugalibrary. net/overdrive.html . Library eBooks work similarly to paper books. Sometimes you visit the library and the book is on the shelf. Other times the book is checked out and you have to join a waiting list. The same goes for eBooks. Only one person can use a “copy” of a library eBook at a time and sometimes you may have to join the waiting list. But to meet the explosion in demand for eBooks, GCPL purchases extra copies specifically for Geauga library patrons. That means more titles will be available for immediate download or with shorter waiting lists. Simply sign into the “Ohio eBook Project” with your library card number to view of eBook availability. Library eBooks work on popular devices including Kindles, Nooks, iPads, as well as many popular Smart Phones and Tablets. The Middlefield Library offers assistance with downloading library eBooks. Call 440632-1961 to schedule a one-on-one appointment. We are happy to help you through the process or answer general questions on eBooks and eReaders. If you enjoy the feel of a paper book and are not ready to dive into eBooks, don’t worry -- our print books are not going away. Our shelves will still be stocked with the latest titles. Stop by the library and browse our expanding collection. Whether it’s paper or digital, there is nothing like a good book!
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As the snow melts and rivers begin to run, anglers and fishing enthusiasts of northeast Ohio get excited. If you are one of them, visit the Burton Public Library at 7 p.m. on March 5. There will be an hour of fishing instruction and information with Dan Pribanic of Chagrin River Outfitters. Call 440-834-4466 to register for this free program. There is no school on Presidents Day, Feb. 20, so all ages are invited to the Burton Public Library for a free matinee of the movie “Bartok the Magnificent.” The movie is rated G, lasts 67 minutes, and will start promptly at 1 p.m. Bring your own snacks, drinks, and a pillow to sit on. All events take place at Burton Public Library, 14588 W. Park St., Burton Square 440-834-4466.
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The annual spring booksale sponsored by the West Geauga Friends of the Library offers thousands of books and more. Funds benefit the Geauga West Library. March 7 is the Members’ Preview (memberships are available at the door) from 4 to 6:30 p.m. followed by a public sale from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and on March 8 from 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; March 9 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; March 10 is $3 Bag Day from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The library is located at 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland next to West Geauga High School. Call 440-729-4250.
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The 4-H Family Guides, enrollment forms and Geauga County calendars were passed out to members at the Jan. 29 Geauga Dairymen 4-H club meeting. The club constitution and by-laws were amended, approved, and copies were given to all members. Members received the club yearly calendar, the OSU dairy program calendar of events, and lease and housing agreements for their dairy projects. Max, the safety officer, gave a report on keeping pets and livestock safe in the winter. The club discussed potential community service projects. Dakota will check with the Corrine Dolan Center to see if members can make crafts with the residents and Becca will check on mailing care packages to soldiers. Important dates for 2012 are May 12, Quality Assurance and July 21, Project Judging. Members worked on Hoards Dairymen judging forms and enjoyed refreshments. The club’s next meeting is scheduled for Feb. 26.
By Nick Bruening
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Swingin’ Hams 4-H club had their first meeting Feb. 7 at the Geauga County Fairgrounds. Everyone was very excited to start the new 4-H year together. Officers were elected: president, Ben Bruening; vice-president, Christina Praetzel, secretary Danielle Daugherty, treasurer Amelia Praetzel, health officer, Anthony Zampino; safety officer, Elise Praetzel; recreation officers, Elise Bruening and Robby Praetzel. The club reviewed the by-laws and constitution for the year. Members discussed fundraising ideas and organized the club committees for the upcoming year. Elise Bruening, Jr. Fair Queen and past club president told the club of her exciting weekend in Columbus at the All Ohio Fairs Queen Competition in January. She learned an eye-opening lesson about the activities and planning that are needed for a successful fair. Ohio fair queens were invited to this convention to compete for the All Ohio Fair’s Queen and after a series of interviews, Elise was awarded fourth runner up! Congratulations Elise. We’re all looking forward to another fun-filled 4-H year.
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By Carley Couch Geauge Caprine Kids had their second meeting of the year on Jan. 21. New poultry rules and whether to do the rubber duck race again were discussed. The following officers for the club were elected: president, Rebecca Toth; vice president, Abagail Lane; secretary, Ryan Ivans; treasurer, Gillian Petrovic- Toncar; news reporter, Carley Couch; recreation, Justin Lane and Sidney Spitler; health officer, Emily Stern; safety officer, Alicia Larkins; historian, Samantha Kosie; refreshments, Nicholas Humphrey; sunshine, Oivia Stern and Tyler Bierer and Web master, Matthew Lane. Educational needs were examined and Mrs. Taylor will be in charge of a subcommittee to decide on field trips and education with the members. Enrollment forms were distributed. The next meeting is scheduled for Feb. 18 at 3 p.m. in the Patterson Center on the Geauga County fairgrounds. Join us.
Dancing is Good for the Heart Nothing can clear your brain, lift your spirit, or make you feel better than a good healthy “Jump To The Music.” Dancing has been declared “Good For Your Heart” by the medical field. Concentrating on the steps stimulates your brain, the social time it creates is psychologically beneficial and burning calories takes off unwanted weight to get us fit for summer styles and activities. When children are learning to dance they are actually doing five things at once: counting, movement, rhythm, special awareness, and sequencing. They are also paying attention for long periods at a time and learning to respect authority. Dance is pure enjoyment for everyone. Evening and Saturday teen and adult ballroom and line dance classes are now available. Children’s combination dance classes in tap, ballet, jazz and gymnastics continue through winter, with a recital in late May. Pre-school mornings of combination art, dance and music are also popular. Signups for summer dance camps are coming soon. Crossroads Dance Concepts,15945 Old State Road, Middlefield. Call 440-632-9510.
Home Energy Assistance Program The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a federally funded program designed to help eligible Ohioans meet the rising cost of home winter heating. The program assists households whose energy source has been disconnected, are threatened with disconnection, or who have 25 percent or less capacity in their fuel tank. Geauga County residents may apply for the Winter Crisis Program, by appointment only, at Geauga County Job and Family Services,12480 Ravenwood Drive in Chardon until March 31. Eligibility is based on emergency criteria and income guidelines. Applicants must provide heating bills, regardless of account status, verification of income for the most recent 90 days, proof of disability if disabled, and social security numbers for all household members. For information or to apply for HEAP call Job and Family Services, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 440‑285‑1299.
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Stay ”Posted” at www.middlefieldpost.com Feb. 18 (Feb. 25 Snow Date): Mary Yoder’s Sweetheart Dinner Take your sweetheart to Mary Yoder’s for a delicious Amish plate dinner of roast beef and chicken, salad, potatoes, gravy, green beans, and pie, followed by barbershop tones of the Good Company Quartet. 5:30 p.m., entertainment following. $19.99 at Mary Yoder’s Amish Kitchen, 14743 N. State St., Middlefield (44062). Call 440-632-1939 or visit www.maryyodersamishkitchen. com. Feb. 18 and 25: Huntsburg Baseball Signup Sign up for boys and girls T-ball ages 5 and 6, peewees ages 7 and 8. Various boys teams for ages 9 - 14. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Huntsburg Town Hall. Call Rich Collins 440-479-4111. Feb. 24, March 9, 16, 23: CARE Fish Fry Fundraiser All you can eat. $9 per person, ages 6 -12 $4, under 6 free. 5 to 7:30 p.m. Montville Community Center, 9755 Madison Road (44064.) Call Jim Galm 216-346-0782 or Brian Ross 440- 715-3670. No reservations required, carry-out available. Feb. 25: Gardening 101 Master Gardener Joe Banzer helps plan a garden using “how to” pictures. Soil improvement and testing, raised beds, fertilizers, plant selection and more. 9:30 a.m. to noon. $15. 440-834-4656 to register. Patterson Bldg. (Burton Fairgrounds), 14269 Claridon-Troy Road. Mail check payable to OSU Extension, P.O. Box 387, Burton, OH 44021. View upcoming classes: geauga.osu. edu. Feb. 25: Fracking Informational Meeting Join speaker Steven Corso, from NEOGAP as he presents, “Protecting Our Drinking Water - Fracking in Geauga County” on Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Parkman Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, Parkman (44080). March 2: Geauga Economic Leadership Breakfast Brad Whitehead, president of Fund for our Economic Future will be speaking. Brad oversees the Fund’s grant making, research and civic engagement efforts. 8 a.m. Kent State University Geauga Campus, 14111 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton, OH (44021). RSVP to Carol Gardner at cgardne2@kent. edu or call 440-834-3755. March 2: Bainbridge Swing Dance Swing dance lessons, 8 p.m. Cadillac Lilly, fivepiece swing and blues band performance 9 to 11:30 p.m. This public event is open to all
ages. No partner required. Admission $10 adult, $8 student or $25 family. A different live band performs the first Friday every month. Kenston Intermediate School gym 17419 Snyder Road, Bainbridge. (44023) Will Craig 216-316-0068 or willrcraig@ gmail.com. March 3: Troy Township Contra Dance Contra is an energetic folk dance. Old time tunes played by Real Deal String Band. No need for prior dance experience. Introductory dance lesson 6:30 p.m. Contra Dance 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Admission $8 adults, $5 students, $25 family, children under 6 free. First Saturday of the month October through June. Troy Community House, 13950 Main Market Road (Route 422), Burton (44021). Will Craig 216-3160068 or willrcraig@gmail.com. Visit www. neohiocontradance.org.
March 3: Art and Science of Pruning Master Gardeners demonstrate pruning. Ease your fear of pruning and learn the when, how, where and why of pruning. $15 includes refreshments and handouts. 9 - 11 a.m. Geauga County OSU Extension Office, Patterson Center (Burton Fairgrounds). Register 440-834-4656. Mail check payable to OSU Extension, P.O. Box 387, Burton, OH 44021. View upcoming classes www. geauga.osu.edu. March 13: Middlefield Chamber Meeting Speaker to be announced. Breakfast can be ordered from menu. 7:30 a.m. Crossroads Country Cafe, 15916 W. High St. Middlefield (44062) RSVP to Lynnette 440-632-5705 or mccinfo@middlefieldcc.com. March 19: Chagrin Falls Contra Dance Contra is an energetic folk dance. No prior dance experience. Dance lesson 7:30 p.m. and Contra Dance from 8 to 10:30 p.m. Adult $10, 17 and under $8, $25 per family. Every third Monday of the month. Will Craig 216-316-0068, willrcraig@gmail. com, or Jim Newell 440-247-5751. Chagrin Falls Township Hall, 83 North Main St. North Eastern Ohio’s Contra Dance, www. neohiocontradance.org. March 24: Burton American Legion Oink and Squeal Party Raffle and Chinese Auction. Cash and ham prizes. Admission is non-perishable food, bath items or cash for local food banks. For tickets contact any American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 459 member. Doors open 5 p.m. Raffle 7 p.m. Burton American Legion Hall, 14052 Goodwin St., Burton (44021)
Volunteer Tutors Needed Individuals to make a difference in a child’s life are needed. Geauga County Job and Family Services is looking for caring, motivated adult volunteers to tutor elementary students in basic reading and math. Volunteers would be required to attend training at Job and Family Services and complete a criminal background check. Contact Sara Shininger at 440-285-9141 extension 1263.
Geauga Senior Swing Band The Geauga County Department on Aging is searching for senior musicians to be part of a new swing / big band. The group has scheduled rehearsals for Wednesday afternoons from 12:30 to1:30 p.m. to be held at the Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Dr., across from the University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center. The band is still looking for musicians who are able to read music. If you would like to sit in at the band practice, but no longer drive, contact the Chardon Senior Center at 440-279-2131.
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8TH GRADE HONOR ROLL Haley Adams Jonathan Anderson Aleyna Bandiera Breonna Barker Jocelyn Bowling* Caitlin Byler Julianne Carney Brittany Chapman* Rachael Chapman Kathryn Dhayer* Madison Dobay Gillian Dorn Noah Farmwald Phillip Grover Bryn Havel Dominyc Karasek Daniel Knippenberg III Emily Kruse* Caitlyn Lechene Linsey Lee Ariel Lehman Britney Loving Michelle Michael* Mabel Miller Kathleen Morris Michael Mulh* Dakota O’Brien Nicholas Priem* Craig Shanower Paige Smith Kayli Staric Joshua Utz* Matthew Utz Marissa Vidal* Kailyn Vontorcik Justin Warren Aidan White Angelica Wright Anthony Zajac Cole Zemelka*
Ms. Tropf’s Class Honor Roll
Isaiah Cook Sebastian Granito Jonathan Karasek Pietro Maloney Samantha Svoboda
Merit Roll
Baylei Ciminello Brandon Collins Ashley Elesh Adam Furtaw Arianna Loucks Alyssa Mirrosay
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Caleb Mann
CHS MERIT ROLL 3.00 to 3.39
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Megan Baril* Madison Barlow-Potter* Trisha Cesar Shane Delbo Addison Dorn Douglas Ellis Kerrigan Fuduric Angel Hanick Brenna King Katerina Klingensmith Jeremy Koscelnik Kasey Linberg Emma McBride Douglas McIntosh* Julia McIntosh Alexandria Michener Sally Marie Miller Shelby Miller Jenna Moore Allissa Nevison Emily Nuzum Christina Pemberton Sebastian Pierce Erin Ross* McKinzy Rupp Jordyn Schultz* Dawn Scribben Brianne Shantery Kyle Simms Jessica Skitzki Joseph Stanziale Megan Tucker* Korey Valentine Wallie Weaver Robert Williams
Anna Avalon* Joseph Bradesca Wesley Breyley William Brooks Emily Clark Sara Cress Hayden Cummins Barbara Detweiler Angelique Freeman* Brooklyn Fritinger Jordyn Granito Rhianna Hamburg Alexander Hutchinson Cameron Klepper Alexandria Klomfas* Brett Kmiec Taylor Kolat Parker Kosh Patrick Lanstrum Andrew List* Megan Maddox* Aaron Miller Eve Miller* Nathan Miller Olin Nishizaki Alison Owens Jacob Revak* Ella Rhodes Shaelynn Satullo-Lengel Kaitlyn Shantery Kylie Sirb Connor Smith Spencer Starr Nicholas Stupka Luke Timas Hanna Traggiai* Jacob Villalta Brendan White* Stephanie Williamson Katie Wright Todd Wright Megan Zeigler Taylor Zeigler Logan Zenisek
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Jared Bennett Jordan Loze Joseph Soltis Daisy Yoder
Emily Corrao Amanda Miller Gavin Williams
Merit Roll
Alaina Strever Abbey Wichert
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Jared Bennett Jordan Loze Gavin Williams
Halle Dalpiaz Amanda Miller Daisy Yoder
Principal’s Award
Daisy Yoder
Gavin Williams
Briana Doolittle Tanner O’Brien*
Merit Roll
Joey Mares
Improvement Roll
Nick Phillips
Max Retych
Principal’s Award
Aayah Bdour
Emmeline Rayburn Ian Reed Donald Reis Hannah Rennolds Mya Revak Nathan Reznor Ashley Rutkowski Jonathon San-Miguel Zins* Clayton Sauberan* Hanna Sauberan* Anthony Sinito Kaitlyn Starr Emma Traggiai Kayla Valentine Avery Volpe Albert Ray Weaver Joshua Wilcox* Alyssa Wood Jacqueline Zajac Jacob Zirm* Josiah Zurick
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District Spelling Bee Cardinal Local Schools conducted its annual spelling bee on Feb. 3. The following students represented CMS: Jared Roskelly, Kaitlyn Shantery, Alex Michener Hanna Traggiai, Kasey Linberg, Alex Michener, Trisha Cesar, Emily Kruse, Marissa Vidal and Joseph Callison. Alex Michener, seventh grade, won the spelling bee after spelling the championship word, “muscular.“ Kasey Linberg was runner-up. The staff and students are very proud of all their hard work and dedication! Congratulations to all of the students that participated in this year’s Bee. Thank you to the judges: Mrs. Bock, Mr. Sadler, and Mrs. Murphy and Bee coordinator, Mrs. Hruska.
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The following students were selected to participate in the O.M.E.A. District VII Junior High Honors Band at Mentor High School on Feb. 23 and 24: Aidan White (alto saxophone), Emily Kruse (flute), Michelle Michael (clarinet), Caitlyn Lechene (French horn) and Aleyna Bandiera (trombone).
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Aayah Bdour Sam Layman*
Jeremy Minnick Leona Mullet* Adrianna Naples* Faith Peters Donavin Petrowski Alyssa Sanders Tyson Sinclair Morgan Smock Connor Sodee Emily Soltis* Alex Sypen Isaiah Tucker* Mikayla Vlach Jacob Volante Andrew Ward Jordan Weaver Brian Westover Andrew Wichert Joey Wright Kent Zenisek
Sierra Barlow-Potter Anna Blubaugh* Cooper Boggs* Darcy Brandt Samuel Brelus Dario DeCaro Justin Detweiler Lauren Dines Jacob Elefteriou Ethan Everett Abby Geesling Andreya Grunder Casey Horner* Hunter Kochy Brennan Lanesky Rachael LaQuyea* Michael Lucarelli Andrea Mack* Grace Mast Michael McNish Michael Miller Lacey Portman
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John Kravetz Evan List Charles Loving Alexis Loze Ashley Lucarelli Ashley Mach Ryan Mack Drew Mast Justin McClain Brooke Melvin Rachel Peric Ashley Pitorak Jessica Ricker Sierra Ritchey Ashleigh Shepard Tyler Sodee Joseph Trussell Andrew Whiting Mazie Zajac
Samantha Anderson Alesha Blake Jacob Bosak Christina Byler Ryan Bruncak Logan Cala Courtney Clark Kristopher Cress Noel DeAngelis Kaitlin Defranco Rodney Detweiler Kali Freiberg Alezys Fenselon Caleb Fry Christy Griffin Brooke Hauser Cassandra Hofstetter Zachary Kmiec Michael Kramer
Ian Mast Ryan Mazanec Eric McCaslin Michaela McNish Chad Miller Troy Miller Joshua Minnick Christine Morris Elizabeth Ohtola Arnold Ortman Michael Peters Halle Pierce Cheyenne Polverine Jonathan Porter Anastasia Rought Alyssa Shirkey Alexis Smith Leah Smith Joshua Smock Emy Lynn Smoot Destiny Sodee Ashton Stachowski Daniel Sullivan Chasity Todaro Joseph Toth Joseph Tucker Blaine Volpe Jasmine Vunak Elaine Warren Sarah Weizer Sarah White Katherine Zajac
Chanel Adams Billie Anderson Raymond Andrews Anthony Arganti Morgan Bailey Jacob Bechter Faith Brown Sarah Coggins Carli Collins Logan Daw James Dhayer Cory Duncan Ashley Farrar Alyssa Faulhaber Heather Freeman Kendal Gingerich Lacie Green Elise Hart Brian Kaser Kourtney Kelly Bailey Kerns Amie King Cassidy Kolson Sierra Kosh Julia Kronauer Jennifer Lanstrum Marissa Lechene Shannon Linberg Christa Lunger Isabelle Macek Samantha Mach Laura Maddox
Maria Klingensmith Jessica Koches Megan Kolesar Marie Mahoney Paul Mares Allison McMahan Christina Morris Kaitlyn Naperta Kayla Neikirk Jessica Nguyen Jonathan Nieves Samantha Pemberton Amanda Peterson Chloe Porter Muhammad Qureshi Kayla Reiter Mary Ribar Joseph Roach Emma Ross Samantha Schinness Rachel Shrock Miranda Skitzki Zachary Stefancin Gregory Tessier Kelly Thurling Eleni Timas Elizabeth Timas Hannah Weber Kaitlyn Witlicki Rebecca Wolff Stephanie Wolff Brant Zemelka Jordan Zemelka
Sebastian Anderson Miranda Baker Emily Bandiera Thomas Bandiera John Bernal Rachel Blakely Alexis Brown Travis Brown Nicole Buckley David Burton Stacy Burton Jason Clisby Chad Delbo Truman Dorn Barbara Dyrcz Courtney Ellis Nicholas Felger Nicholas Fulop Anna Futty Samantha Gates Marissa Gyoeki Avila Gyorki Rachel Hart Samuel Heredos Jacklyn Hetrick Grace Hickox Nicole Humpolick Anna Johnson Chelsea Kelly Ayla King Tyler Kish Rebecca Klein Dmitry Klingensmith
Arianna Loucks
CHS HONOR ROLL 3.40 to 3.99
Sam Layman
Mrs. Argento’s Class Honor Roll
Micah Gyorki Gavin Reed*
Sadie Medhurst*
Merit Roll
Jesse Bennett
Aaron Erasmus
Principal’s Award
Brooke Murfello
Tristan Pavich
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Jordak Library On Monday, Jan. 23, the American Association of Library Service to Children announced the winner of one of the most prestigious awards in children’s literature, the Randolph Caldecott medal. This award is given to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book for children. After learning about the criteria for the award and examining previous winners, all of the students in Mrs. Becker’s library classes conducted mock elections of their own. The students examined the artwork in approximately 20 picture books on loan from the Geauga County Public Library and then cast a vote for their top three choices. The students in Mrs. Huge’s first grade predicted the winner correctly by choosing “A Ball for Daisy,” by Chris Raschka as their favorite book. The Caldecott committee also chose three other titles as Honor books. They are: “Grandpa Green,” by Lane Smith; “Me,” Jane by Patrick McDonnell; and “Blackout,” by John Rocco.
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NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL – Presidents’ Day Music Boosters meeting 7 p.m. at CHS Jordak/CIS interims hand-carried home Kindergarten sign-ups Kindergarten screenings End of third grading period; Early dismissal SPRING BREAK
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Chester A. “Buffalo” Day, 74 of Middlefield, died Jan. 27, 2012 at UH Geauga Medical Center. Chet was born March 23, 1937 in Franklin, N.J., the son of Kenneth Day and Lucy (Nee: Norman, Day) Kinnard. Chet moved to Middlefield in 1974 from Stockholm, N.J. and married Carol Vander Maas on Jan.19, 1980. Chet was a volunteer fireman in N.J. and a carpenter. His favorite hobby was his buffalo which later became his business, Daydream Bison & Western Store in Middlefield Township for 15 years. He enjoyed fishing, woodworking, riding his motorcycle, and traveling. He will be missed dearly by his friends and loving family, including his wife Carol of 32 years; three sons, Steven (Lorraine) of Stockholm, N.J., Russell (Wendy) of Vernon, N.J., and Randy of Chaumong, N.Y.; stepdaughter, Mary (Scott) Anderson of Middlefield, and stepson, Todd (Kristen) Vander Maas of Burton; 12 grandchildren and his great grandson. He is preceded in death by his parents. Memorial donations may be made to Geauga Humane Society, P.O. Box 116, Novelty, OH 44072-0116 or to the Middlefield Vol. Fire Dept., P. O. Box 1028, Middlefield, OH 44062. Andrew H. Schlabach, 94, formerly of Middlefield, went home to be with the Lord Feb. 4, 2011 at the home of his daughter in Douglasville, Ga, where he and his wife have lived for the past eight years. He was born Jan. 30, 1918 in Burton to Harvey Schlabach and Rebecca (Schrock). He and his wife started Bethesda Nursing Home in Middlefield in 1962. He is lovingly remembered by his wife Anna (Miller), of 72 years, daughter Becky Byler of Brady Lake, Ohio, daughter Esther (John) Hoxter of Douglasville, Ga., nine grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, and three sisters. Joseph F. “Papa Joe” Peters, 63, of Middlefield, died Jan. 23, 2012 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born on Aug. 7, 1948 in Bedford, son of Joseph and Catherine (Herman) Peters. Joseph was a U.S. Navy Veteran 1965 to 1966. He was a baker at Giant Eagle in Garfield Hts., and retired in 2001. He married Michele Meyers on Aug. 29, 1970 and lived in this area 26 years. A member of St. Lucy Catholic Church in Middlefield; his hobbies included hunting, traveling in the motor home, riding his motorcycle, fishing, and working on his property. He will be missed dearly by his friends and loving family; his wife Michele of 41 years; three daughters, Jennifer (Michael) Zelle of Newton Falls, Catherine “Kitty” (Jerry) Rose of Huntsburg, and Paula (Denny) Callison of Middlefield; his sister Barbara (William) Catalano of Bedford; eight grandchildren; and one grandson. He is preceded in death by his parents. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to your local American Cancer Society. Wendelyn Vay “Winnie” Tucker, 81 of Middlefield died Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012 at Briar Hill Health Care Center. She was born on July 14, 1930 in Cleveland, the daughter of Wendell Viets and Nareva Ilona (Stone) Tucker. Wendelyn was a life-long resident of Middlefield and retired from Sajar Plastics in Middlefield. She will be missed dearly by her friends and family; her sister-in-law Phyllis Tucker; her niece, Cynthia Hofstetter (John) Bish of Pa.; her nephews, David Tucker, Michael (Bonnie) Hofstetter of Middlefield, and Mark Hofstetter of Texas; grand nephews and grand nieces, Jaidev, Monica, McKenna, and Landen Tucker, Nicole and Brandi Miller, Michael Jr. and Heather Hofstetter, Michelle Bish (Eugene) Neiswonger, Melissa Bish (Mark) Aharra, Mark Hofstetter Jr., and Steven Hofstetter; and a number of great grand-nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Bruce Cameron Tucker (1966) and Allen Dale Tucker (1989); her sister Maxine Alta Tucker Hofstetter (2009); her brother-in-law Loren Milton Hofstetter (1992); two nieces, Deborah Gay Hofstetter who died in infancy and Diane Renee Tucker Miller Bryant (2006); and her great grandnephew Elias Norman Taylor (1995).
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Valentine’s day has come and gone. I hope this day moved you to think deeply about your marriage. It is sad to think that it takes a holiday to motivate us to think deeply about marriage, but as a pastor, I rejoice that it does. Marriage is an amazingly wonderful gift created by God for us to enjoy, yet our world has totally made a mockery of it. While our culture is trying to redefine marriage, I still have hope. My hope is not based on anything that has to do with us, but because marriage is rooted in Jesus and His relationship to the church. (Eph. 5:22–33) A good marriage is an extremely difficult thing to achieve these days. Marriages are tumbling all around us every day. In fact, your marriage might be at the verge of death. Whether it is or not, let me encourage you with just one word of advice. It is not an easy word. It might be easy to say, but it is difficult to really understand and apply. Here it is, ready? Humility! Without this word being applied to your marriage, you will struggle. Humility says that you are in your marriage not for yourself but for your spouse. Humility is what Jesus displayed in coming to this earth and while committing no sin; He was placed upon a cross reserved for the greatest of sinners. (Phil. 2:5–11) Humility is being able to accept that which you do not necessarily deserve for the sake of the other person. Here is how marriage works. The husband, in humility, gives himself fully to his wife without looking for anything in return. He loves her as Jesus loved the church, which means giving all that he has for her (maybe even his hobbies.) And the wife, in humility, gives herself fully in submission to her husband, not expecting anything in return. She submits to him as if she was submitting to Jesus Himself. And when both partners give themselves fully to the other not expecting anything in return, each person is completely fulfilled within marriage. If you think marriage is about something you get from your spouse, you are headed for a disaster. Guaranteed. Let me encourage you to spend some time these next couple of weeks talking and working on your humility towards your spouse, all to God’s glory.
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Thad Bergmeier is senior pastor at Cornerstone Bible Church, a growing community of believers in Middlefield. Visit www.cornerstoneneo.com or call 440-834-1925. Follow Pastor Thad’s blog at www. changedbythegospel.com.
How do you decide whom to marry? (Written by kids) No person really decides before they grow up who they’re going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you’re stuck with. ~ Kristen, age 10 How would you make a marriage work? Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a dump truck. ~ Ricky, age 10
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Feb. 18: Cleveland Food Bank Distribution Food distriburtion takes place at St. Edwards Church. 10 a.m.-noon, the third Saturday of each month. 16150 Center St., Parkman (44080). For information, call 440-548-3812. Feb. 20: Agape Christian Academy Open House See the classrooms and meet the teachers from 10 a.m. to noon. Preschool through fifth grade at Burton Campus. Sixth through twelfth grade at Troy Campus. For details visit www. agapeca.com. Feb 22: Ash Wednesday Early Ashing 6 to 9 a.m. in the Prayer Room, elevator entrance in the rear parking lot. Evening Ash service, 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. Middlefield First United Methodist Church, 14999 South State Ave. (Route 608), one block south of State Route 87. 440-632-0480. Feb. 24: God Shares a Meal Free meal for anyone who wishes to come. All are welcome. 4 to 6:30 p.m. Middlefield First United Methodist Church, 14999 South State Ave. (Route 608), one block south of State Route 87, in Middlefield. 440-632-0480. Feb. 29: Parkman Congregational Church’s Free Meal All are welcome. 5-6:30 p.m. 18255 Madison Road, Parkman (44080). For information, call 440-548-4829.
Feed My People Open Giveaway Feed My People Inc., a 501(c)(3) outreach ministry is having an open giveaway of clothes, household items, and toys for families in need. It will be hosted Feb. 23 and Feb. 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Feb. 25 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road across from E-check. Tax-deductible cash contributions can be mailed to Feed My People Inc., 401 South St. #4B, P.O. Box 82, Chardon, OH 44024. Contact Chris Hrapko, 440-286-1187.
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Our snowman contest has been extended due to the minimal snowfall this winter. The forecast shows snow is to come, winter is not over yet, so let’s get out and build a snowman!! Prizes will be awarded to the makers of the top three snowmen pictured i n the March 7 issue, as determined by number of reader votes each collects. First prize is four skate passes including skate rental to The Pond Ice Rink in Auburn Township. Second prize is a “Bowling Party for Four” a $25 value from SkyLane Bowling in Garrettsville. And third place prize is a Zeppe’s family pack which includes an extra large one topping pizza, one pound of wings, large tossed salad, order of twists and two-litre bottle of pop. Each snowman entry will receive two skate passes, skate rental not included, compliments of The Pond Ice Rink. Just bundle up on a day when wind chills permit safe outdoor activity. Pack some snow together to fashion a fine fellow, and take a photograph of your original creation. Send the photo to: Middlefield Post ~ Snowman Photo Contest, P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, OH 44062 or e-mail editorial@middlefieldpost.com. If you are unable to take a photo, call our office at 440-632-0782. We will do our best to take a picture for you. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope with any submission that you want returned. Anyone unable to get outside for winter fun may enter a hand-created “virtual snowman” to be happily accepted into the competition. Electronic photos from the Internet will not be eligible for prizes. Entries must be received by Feb. 27. All entries will be published in our March 7 issue so Post readers can vote on their favorite. We thank our sponsors, The Pond, SkyLane Bowling and Zeppe’s of Middlefield for the warmhearted donation of snowman contest prizes.
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