Middlefield Post Feb, 16th 2011 by Scott Jones

Vol. 5 No. 9

February 16, 2011 Inside This Issue...

Spotlight On ... Maple Lane Furniture Plain Country Page 4

It’s Pancake and Maple Syrup Season. Sweet! Page 3

See What’s Happening at Cardinal Schools Page 11

All About Your Health– Special Health Section Pages 12-17

Vote for Your Favorite Snowman Page 22

Taking the Polar Bear Plunge T By Christina Porter

here’s nothing like “freezin’ for a reason”, and that’s exactly what the 2011 participants of the annual Polar Bear Plunge will be doing on Saturday, Feb 26 at Geneva State Park. This event is raising money for Special Olympics Ohio, an organization that enables children and adults with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to participate in sports training and activities throughout the year. The Geauga County stars of this event are Gary Best and his daughter, Audrey. Audrey, 12, is in the sixth grade at Harmon Middle School in Aurora, and is a member of the West Farmington Assembly #116 Rainbow Girls. When asked why she’s taking the plunge, Audrey replied that she knows fundraising for special groups is important, and that they need a lot of support. She also said she likes meeting people, and wants to be able to look back at her life and

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Geauga County Visitor Guide Offers New Contest With winter almost over and warmer weather right around the corner, Geauga County Tourism is ready with the 2011 county visitor guide. The guide offers information on local businesses, area maps, a listing of events for the coming year, and now it also gives you a chance to win a great prize. Maple Max, the Geauga County Tourism ambassador, invites you to pick up a new guide and see how many times you can spot him on the pages. Submit your answer by March 31 to be entered into a drawing for a “Geauga County Get-Away Basket,” that includes an overnight stay at the Red Maple Inn, dinner at Bass Lake Taverne & Inn, maple products from Sugarbush Creek Farm and much more. Maple Max began his adventures in Geauga County in March 2010 by attending various events and posing for

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know she helped others. She’s offered her time and effort to help her community in other ways, too; she worked at the Geauga County Fair with the Order of the Eastern Stars, Clover Chapter #201, Village #274, and Western Phoenix #42 Masonic Lodges for the past two years, rang bells for the Salvation Army in Bristolville this past Christmas, and was a volunteer server for the semi-annual spaghetti dinner at Western Phoenix #42 Lodge for the past two years. Tracey, Audrey’s mother and a teacher at Chardon Middle School, and Noah, her brother and a first grader at Jordak Elementary, are very proud of her for her selfless contributions to people less fortunate. Gary also enjoys meeting people. He retired in 2006 from 20 years of service in the U.S. Navy, and is a member of, among other organizations, the Western Phoenix Masonic Lodge 342, VFW #9678 Middlefield, Disabled American Veterans, East Geauga Kiwanis Club, Moose International, the Middlefield Historical Society, and serves as committee chairman for the Cub Scout Pack

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Taking the Polar Bear Plunge Continued from page 1 #76 in Parkman. This past fall he participated in the Muscular Dystrophy Association annual lock-up where he was “arrested” and asked to contact friends to make donations for his bail. If the Best name sounds familiar to you, it might be because Gary is the owner of Best Funeral Home on Madison Road in Middlefield. Audrey and Gary say they are taking the plunge because the Special Olympics is such a great cause. Gary attended a Special Olympic event a few years ago and said the expressions of pride and accomplishment on the faces of the athletes are unbelievable. Gary grew up a half mile from Lake Erie and played pick-up hockey and ice fished on the lake, but never ventured below the ice. He had heard about the Polar Bear events and vowed to do it one day. When he found this Polar Bear Plunge, he and Audrey both decided to “go for it.” They formed Team Best Funeral Home, and are looking for sponsors or members to join the plunge with them. They hope to make a lot of money for Special Olympics, so their motto is “We ain’t freezin’ for no reason!” To make donations, visit www.polarbearplunge.org or call 440-632-0818, and help Gary and Audrey reach their fundraising goal of $1,000. For more information on the plunge, go to www.polarbearplunge.org.

Geauga County Visitors Guide Offers New Contest photos. He also writes a monthly column, “Where in the County is Maple Max?” featured in the Geauga County Tourism’s Newsletter. Keep up with his adventures by becoming a fan of Geauga County Tourism on Facebook, and posting photos you have taken with Max. To receive the monthly newsletter, or ‘Like’ us on Facebook, links can be found on the website www.TourGeauga.com. Visitor Guides can be picked up at many area businesses, or by contacting the tourism office 440-632-1538 or 800-775-TOUR. They can also be requested online. Your Maple Max count can be sent to Geauga County Tourism-Maple Max, P.O. Box 846, Middlefield, OH, 44062 or Lynda@TourGeauga.com.

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North Eastern Party Outlet...............................5 Olde Towne Grille................................................8 Pine Valley Bolts & Industrial Surplus.........19 Preschool Smarts /MC Studio.........................7 Roediger Chiropractic......................................16 Russell Funeral Service......................................5 Selinick Transmission Co.................................21 Service Packaging.............................................21 Sheffield Monuments........................................6 Stankus Heating & Cooling..............................3 Studio For Hair Day Spa..................................19 Stutzman Bros. Lumber...................................19 Tall Pines Dog Training......................................5 The Frank Agency, Inc......................................20 The Middlefield Banking Co..........................18 Tim Frank Septic Tank Cleaning Co...............4 Triple S Construction..........................................4 True Colors Coaching & Consulting............16 UH Geauga Medical Center...........................15 Vinecourt Landscaping & Gas Line Service..21 Vista Hearing Instruments & Audiology....13 Watson’s 87 Furniture.......................................18 Windsor Flooring.................................................9 Windsor Stairs & Millwork.................................4

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Having a Heart By Nancy Huth Headed east on Ravenwood Dr. after leaving Geauga Hospital or the Department of Aging, is an open panoramic view of trees, sky and horizon. Straight ahead, nestled in the valley on Aquilla Rd. is a large red brick home dating back to 1875. This is Geauga’s County Home, Pleasant Hill. In September 2010 the Middlefield Post carried an article about the home and its needs. One of the local businesses responding to the call for “doers, givers and organizers” was Watson Furniture, and they decided to make Pleasant Hill the recipient of their annual “Have a Heart” project, which is one way they give back to the community. For every mattress bought at their store from October to Christmas Watson’s 87 Furniture donated 5% of the cost. If customers brought in a set of sheets they received 5% off their purchases, and that amount was then also donated to the home. Some customers simply gave Watson’s a donation for Pleasant Hill Home. At the conclusion of their project, Watson’s had sold 69 mattresses and was able to donate 10 staph check special mattresses and 10 sets of sheets, totaling more than $2500.

Karen DeCola, director of Pleasant Hill Home since 1999, was overwhelmed with this generosity. But she was quick to add that Watson’s has helped them many times over the past years by offering specials on wardrobe cabinets and other furniture needed by the approximately 30 residents of their assisted living facility. The Watson family stands out in our community, not just as successful business people, but also as caring and giving members of Geauga County. Other generous donors are the Wilkes family of Newbury who run The Flag Store, Clariden Barns, and Highlight Maintenance Signs and donated a dozen sets of sheets to Pleasant Hill Home, and the Middlefield United Methodist Church women who donated $500 to be used as the home sees fit. Pleasant Hill Home is subsidized by county taxes and relies on donations, grants and the residents’ social security incomes. They offer assisted living, meals, respite care, and activities to the elderly and disabled living in Geauga County, and family members of residents.

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By now, new Christmas toys are feeling pretty much like “old hat” (very expensive “old hats”). Each year, new wonderful games and toys are needed to replace the “old hats” and to be replaced in turn. Think of the time spent developing these toys! Well ... not always. Like many other things, some toys were developed by accident ... or by happy happenstance. Two of the most famous of these actually came from the World War II era. They are the Slinky and Silly Putty. Of course, nowadays neither of these would be considered to be a major gift, but both would be fun nonetheless. The Slinky came to be because Richard James, an engineer in the United States Navy during World War II, noticed that when a spring fell to the floor, it flipped-flopped and bounced around. When Richard returned from duty, he remembered the action of the coiled spring. He and his wife Betty experimented with long steel ribbons tightly coiled into a spiral to find a spring that acted as did the one he remembered. They were successful, and in 1945 started production of a toy called the Slinky. It needs neither batteries nor special electronic devices to make it useable, yet over 2 million had been sold before the turn of the century. This toy is still bought for and enjoyed by children who send it hopping, skipping, and bouncing across floors and down stairs all over America. And consider Silly Putty, another outgrowth of World War II. America needed a lot of rubber during that war (think truck tires, airplane tires, soldiers’ boots ...), and rubber was hard to get during the war because rubber came from trees that grew in Africa. The government asked many different large companies to have their engineers try to make a rubber substitute and suggested they experiment in doing so using silicon, since there is a lot of sand on earth and sand chemists can pull out a chemical element called silicon. At General Electric in 1944, James

Wright, one of the engineers working with the silicon experiments, ran a test on silicon oil where he added boric acid to the oil. At the end of the test, the result was a gooey blob that bounced. Unfortunately, this blob did not seem to have any real use, so it was forgotten about until 1949 when a man named Peter Hodgson decided the goo would make a great toy. After all, it could stretch and bounce, and if you pressed it against the newspaper comics, it picked up the pictures and letters. Peter borrowed $147 and started a business. He placed the goo into plastic eggs and called it “Silly Putty.” It was one of the first “fad” toys, like the hula-hoop and Beanie Babies. Like the Slinky, Silly Putty is a simple toy with only one moving part. It is so inexpensive to make that almost anyone can afford it. Unlike the Slinky, Silly Putty has uses other than as a toy. You can use it to remove the lint from your clothes and pet hair off the furniture. It is used by people doing exercises to strengthen the hand, wrist, and forearm muscles. The Columbus Zoo used it to take hand and footprints of its gorillas in 1981. It even went into space when the astronauts on Apollo 8 used it to keep tools from floating around the capsule (and played with it when they got bored). Simple, inexpensive, fun, multipurpose toys! The world needs more of those! Better start working on your ideas. The next Christmas season starts in less than nine months! Jacquie Foote is a volunteer for the Geauga County Historical Society’s Century Village Museum, 14653 East Park St., Burton. A Huntsburg Township resident, Jacquie taught in the Rocky River School System for 40 years. For information on the events at the Geauga County Historical Society’s Century Village Museum, call 440-834-1492 or visit the web site at www.geaugahistorical.org.

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Harold L. Blackford, age 86 of Parkman Twp., died Friday, Jan. 28, 2011 at his residence. He was born Sept. 10, 1924 in Parkman to Joseph and Evelyn (Bester) Blackford. Harold was a graduate of Parkman High School and was a lifelong area resident. During WWII he served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific Theatre. In 1949 he married Josephine Brown and they were married for 62 years. He worked at Middlefield Electric for a short time and then at Geauga Industries in management. His hobbies included working on TV’s, trains and airplanes. Harold was a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Clover Chapter 201 F & AM of Burton. Survivors include his wife, Josephine; his children Brenda (Charles) Drabek of Parkman Twp., David of Parkman Twp. and Linda DiGitano of Youngstown; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and a sister Janet Halloway of Akron. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Dr. Roy A. Blackford; and his sister Lucille Thompson. A graveside service was held Feb. 1 at Overlook Cemetery in Parkman. Russell Funeral Service of Middlefield was in charge of arrangements. Online condolences can be sent at www.russellfuneralservicesusa.com

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FEB. 21: Agape Christian Academy Open House Agape Christian Academy will host an Open House on Monday, Feb. 21 from 10 a.m. to noon. Preschool/Elementary at the Burton Campus, 14220 Claridon-Troy Rd., Burton; Middle School/High School at the Troy Campus, 17791 Claridon-Troy Rd., Hiram, 44234. For details call 440-834-8022. FEB. 23: “Feed-A-Friend FREE MEAL” Parkman Congregational Church hosts “Feed-A-Friend FREE MEAL” on the last Wednesday of every month. The next meal will be Wednesday, Feb. 23 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Baked lasagna will be served. Everyone is welcome. Questions? Call 440-548-4829. FEB. 25: God Shares a Meal A free meal for anyone who wishes to come is Friday, Feb. 25 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church in Middlefield. The church is located at 14999 South State Ave. (Route 608), one block south of Route 87 in Middlefield. Handicap accessible. For more information, call the church at 440-632-0480 or visit our website at www.middlefieldumc.com.

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that he wanted to have done to show others how great he was before the king. Haman told the king it would be a good thing to allow the person of honor to wear the king’s robe, to wear the royal crown and to ride the king’s horse through the streets of the city. This idea pleased the king, and he decided immediately to act on it. There was another man in the kingdom that Haman hated. Haman had planned to have Mordecai hanged on a gallows he had built. When the king stated that Haman should do all those things that he had suggested to honor Mordecai, Haman was shocked. At the king’s orders, Haman dressed Mordecai in the royal robe, placed the royal crown on his head and brought the king’s own horse for Mordecai to ride. Then in shame and embarrassment, Haman went throughout the city streets proclaiming the honor of Mordecai. He was so embarrassed that after delivering Mordecai back to the city gate he covered his head and mourned when he returned home. (Esther 6:1-12) We cause ourselves embarrassment when we rely on our own deeds and resources instead of on God’s. No greater resource can be found than having the love of God in our hearts and asking His guidance daily in our lives. We should keep our eyes on God, not on self. God will honor the humble and reward those who do His will. There is no honor in boastful thinking.

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{ community interest } FEB. 18: Benefit Auction & Dinner A rigatoni dinner with all the fixin’s at Cardinal Middle School on Almeda Drive in Middlefieldand, and a benefit auction will help Calvin and Mert Varner who lost their machinery building due to a fire last Dec. The dedicated farmers for 41 years have limited insurance. Dinner will be served from 3 to 7 p.m. Takeouts are available. Cost is $5. Doors open at 2 p.m. Event For information call Joyce at 440-969-3879 or Pauline at 440-632-1594. FEB. 26: Maple 101 Maple sugaring time is a very special time of the year in northeast Ohio. Learn how to identify and tap a maple tree, how to boil sap into the finished product, options for collecting and boiling syrup, and the basic economics of starting a sugaring operation or expanding an existing one. Maple 101 will be held on Saturday, Feb. 26 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Geauga Park Systems Maple Camp in Swine Creek Reservation, Hays Road South, Middlefield. The program is free, pre-registration is requested by Feb. 21 to get an attendance count. For more information and to register call OSU Geauga County at 440-834-4656. FEB. 26: Scotch Doubles Cardinal Middle School PTO Scotch doubles to support CMS PTO is Saturday, Feb. 26. Join us for a night of laughs and Scotch Doubles bowling at SkyLanes Bowling in Garrettsville from 9 p.m. to midnight. Cost is $35 per couple/twosome and includes three games, shoes, ball, pizza and pop. There will also be a 50/50 and basket raffle. For tickets and/or more information, contact Patty Fulop at 440-632-1541. FEB. 26: Chesterland Race Night 3rd annual Chesterland Chamber of Commerce Night at the Races is Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. at Spectators Sports Grille in Chesterland. WKYC news anchor Mark Nolan is host. Download a registration form at www.chesterlandchamber. No tickets sold at the door; event sells out every year! Call 440-729-7297 with any questions. FEB. 27: Chili Challange Everyone is invited to the 2nd annual Invitational Chili Challenge sponsored by the Geauga Democratic Women’s Caucus on Sunday, Feb. 27 at the Geauga County Democratic Party Headquarters and Social Hall, 12420 Kinsman Rd. in Newbury, just east of Route 44. Request information and an entry blank for your favorite chili recipe by e-mailing the women’s caucus at geaugawomendems@hotmail.com or call Marsha at 440-537-5683. Doors open at 3:30 p.m. and samples are available until they run out. Requested donation of $10 includes all the chili samples you can eat. Drinks extra. A portion of proceeds will be donated to WomenSafe in honor of International Women’s Day on March 8. Buy tickets or get more information at www.geaugadems.org or call Geauga County Democratic Party headquarters at 440-218-2747. MARCH 1: Farm Bureau Scholarship Applications Due Ohio students pursuing degrees connected to agriculture are invited to apply for a set of scholarships by the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation, each featuring a minimum $1000 award. Application deadline is Monday, March 1. Additional information and forms are available on the Foundation’s website at www.ofbfoundation.org. MARCH 5: 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off Youth United of Geauga County Habitat for

community Humanity will host their 2nd annual Chili Cook-off and Berserk Desert Bake Off. 6-8:30 p.m. at The Pond skating rink in Auburn Township. Come to enter your prized chili or just to“taste test.” All proceeds will go towards Youth United sponsored build. Tickets, Information/ Forms can be found at www.habitatgeauga.org., or contact Cheryl Graham at 440-637-5031 or Kyle Dipre at 440-465-3442

MARCH 6: Book Sale in Burton On Sunday, March 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friends of the Burton Public Library, opposite Burton park, 14588 West Park St. in Burton, will host a book sale in the library basement. Items include books (fiction and nonfiction), magazines, vintage items, maps, records, CDs, tapes, videos, and puzzles. Enter sale through the white door at back of building. MARCH 10: Geauga County Agri-Tourism Summit Meeting Ben Calkins, Geauga County Representative to the Northeast Ohio Ag Bio Cluster Leadership Council announced that the group will host the 2011 Geauga County Agri-Tourism Summit Meeting at 7 p.m. at the Patterson Center in Burton. The evening’s featured speaker will be Donniella Winchell, Executive Director of the Ohio Wine Producers Association, on the topic of “The Opportunity of Economic Development Through Agri-Tourism in Northeast Ohio.” Additional presenters and sponsors/hosts of the Summit will be Ben Calkins, of the Northeast Ohio Ag Bio Cluster Leadership Council; Tracy Jemison, Geauga County Commissioner; Erik Draper, OSU Extension; Bill Patterson, Geauga County Farm Bureau; and Lynda Nemeth, Geauga County Tourism. There is no cost to attend the Summit, and farmers and those interested in increasing agri-tourism in Geauga County are invited and encouraged to attend. The goals of the Ag-Bio Cluster Leadership Council are to help build strong and sustainable local economies that protect the natural resources and agricultural lands of the 16-county region of

Northeast Ohio. The effort is a partnership between the Fund for Our Economic Future and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center. Over the past several months, the group has been able to assess current resources and opportunities for economic and business development in the agricultural and bioscience industries

in our region. It has developed an effective network, and a tremendous number of ideas for economic development and potential business cases have surfaced across the region. The of the Advisory Board’s primary goal is to continue the network at the regional level and share ideas and business opportunities with leaders at the county level. Questions: Call Ben Calkins, Geauga County Representative to the Northeast Ohio Ag Bio Cluster Leadership Council at 440-796-4592.

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Watch Wrestling for a Good Cause

The Middlefield Police Department and Championship Wrestling Experience (CWE) have teamed up to present a fundraiser for the “Shop With a Cop” program. “Shop With a Cop” is a program organized by the police department that raises money for underprivileged children in the area – money that they can then use to go shopping for Christmas presents for themselves and their families, with a police officer as a chaperone. The wrestling fundraiser will take place on Saturday, Feb. 26 at the Cardinal High School Gymnasium at 14785 Thompson Ave. in Middlefield (44062). Doors will open at 7 p.m., and the wrestling starts at 8 p.m. After nearly 10 months in the shadows, CWE returns to action with all your favorite CWE wrestlers! Michael Façade defends the CWE Undisputed Title against the returning Jason Gory! Tag Team excitement as high-flying Aeroform meet the dynamic duo of Johnny Gargano and Shiima Xion, collectively known as Double Barrel Terror. Patrick Hayes squares off against Logan Shulo. Also set to appear are Greg Iron, Flyin’ Ryan Burke, Team Sex Appeal, Hobo Joe, and more. General admission tickets are $10 and VIP tickets cost $15. For more information contact Kyle Terreri, CWE, cwepromoter@yahoo.com or the Middlefield Police Department, at esamec@middlefieldpolice.com, 440-632-5225.

Department Accepts Grant for Digital Radios Middlefield Police Department acquired a $5,027 award from the Ohio Department of Public Safety as a Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). The grant will be directed toward the purchase of new digital radios. “The JAG grant award will be utilized for the acquisition of digital radios,” said Mayor Bill Poole. The current radio system will become inoperable soon as digital radio frequency will become the base for radio communications. We explore various grants that are offered on the state and federal level,” the mayor added. “If we can be successful in being awarded grants, we can continue to provide a high level of public safety to our community without a strain upon our taxpayers.” Middlefield Police Department prides itself with providing the utmost professional, efficient, and elite form of public safety to the community, and the acquisition of the JAG will provide support to its goal of effective public safety.

The Parent Project Never argue with your child again, improve their school attendance and performance, and intervene in alcohol and other drug use. These are the goals offered by The Parent Project, a 10-week parenting guiding and support program. The classes begin March 10, 2011 at 14818 Mayfield Rd. in the former Claridon Elementary School building. There is a $25 materials fee, and the sessions include a teen class which helps teens explore positive alternatives to destructive behaviors. Let the Parent Project work for you. Call 440-279-2061 to register.

Geauga County Trains Officers in Crisis Intervention Geauga County is training law enforcement officers, firefighters, corrections personnel, and emergency services personnel in how to deal with mental health or substance abuse crisis. The Crisis Intervention Team (C.I.T.) training is a five-day session that is being offered at no cost to the above personnel Feb. 21-25. This week-long training teaches awareness of the most common and serious mental illnesses, how to identify when a person is in crisis, and techniques to use when dealing with a person in a mental health or substance abuse crisis. Participants will also tour various facilities and programs that work with the mentally ill and individuals in crisis in Geauga County. In order to facilitate understanding of the types of symptoms that afflict some people, participants will train on the Jannsen “virtual hallucination machine”, a device that simulates an acute

psychotic experience. The C.I.T. program has been proven to be effective and beneficial not only to law enforcement and emergency personnel but also to the person in crisis by getting them the medical and/or psychiatric attention that they may need. The goal is to train every willing law enforcement officer in Geauga County and to continue to effectively serve the community. The training includes presentations by Geauga County mental health professionals, court officials, other government and law enforcement professionals and families with a mentally ill loved one. Law enforcement, fire and emergency departments interested in sending officers to the free training should contact Deanna Brant at Ravenwood Mental Health Center at 440-285-3568 or via email at brantd@ravenwoodmhc.org or Lt. Scott Niehus of the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office at 440-279-2009.

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With winter rearing its ugly head, I would like to offer some information regarding preparing for cold weather emergencies. Most of the information included in this article comes from The National Safety Council. Cold weather is particularly dangerous for the very young and the elderly. The Center for Disease Control CDC) offers the following tips for staying warm. Wear loosefitting layered clothes and water repellent outer garments including some kind of hat or hood as a great deal of body heat is lost through the head. Stretch before shoveling snow, and take frequent breaks (preferably out of the elements). Avoid working too hard; it strains the heart. Cover your mouth to protect your lungs from cold air, and drink water and other fluids to avoid dehydration. Watch for signs of frostbite such as a “pins and needles” feeling followed by numbness. Watch for signs of hypothermia (severe drop in body temperature), including uncontrolled shivering, slow speech, memory loss, stumbling, sleepiness, and extreme tiredness. Do not eat snow; doing so lowers body temperature. The New York City Fire Department (FDNY) offers these tips regarding home heating equipment, the leading cause of fires during December, January and February. Keep heating devices at least 3 feet from flammable items such as drapes and furniture, and 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.

Regarding vehicles, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recommends installing quality winter tires with adequate tread, maintaining at least a half tank of gas during the winter season, and placing a winter emergency kit in each car. Check your antifreeze levels, battery and ignitions system, brakes, exhaust, fuel/air filters, heater/defroster, lights, oil, thermostat, and windshield wipers. The Centers for Disease control (CDCs) offer tips for people who are stranded. These include tying a brightly colored cloth to the antenna as a signal to rescuers and raising the hood of the car (if it is not snowing), moving anything you need from the trunk to the passenger area, and wrapping your entire body, including your head, in extra clothing, blankets or newspapers. STAY AWAKE; you are less vulnerable to cold weather health problems. Run the motor and heater about 10 minutes every hour while opening a window slightly. Make sure your exhaust pipe is not blocked with snow because this will reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Keep moving your arms and legs to improve circulation and stay warm, 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 extra blankets, extra dry clothing, tools and jumper cables, windshield washer fluid, and perhaps some snacks such as chips, nutrition bars, water or juice. A cell phone can be a lifesaver, and a battery-powered weather radio in case the vehicle battery loses power is also a good idea. Be prepared for the hazards of winter cold weather emergencies. Stay safe. We are pleased to serve you.

CASA for KIDS of Geauga County Needs PR / Communications Volunteer Court-based child advocacy program in Geauga County is seeking a volunteer trained in PR / Communications to help develop a media plan and write copy to create more program awareness and education. CASA for KIDS recruits, trains, supervises and supports community volunteers who advocate for the “best interest” of abused and neglected children in the Juvenile Court. To inquire, call Chris Steigerwald at 440-279-1696 or visit www.geaugacasa.org.

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Kent State University at Geauga is proud to announce nursing student Krista Byler from Middlefield as the first recipient of the Terry R. Weaver Endowed Scholarship in Nursing. Krista is a sophomore at Kent State Geauga in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program. As a Kent Geauga nursing student living in Geauga County with qualifying high school grades and recommendations from several supporters, Krista applied for and was awarded the $750 scholarship for the 2010-2011 academic year. â&#x20AC;&#x201A; The scholarship was designed with two goals in mind: to advance nursing excellence and to recognize an outstanding nursing professional, Terry R. Weaver. Richard J. Frenchie, representing the Geauga Medical Center said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Terry has a real passion for the nursing profession. She vigorously supported higher education for the Geauga Staff and mentored others to pursue nursing careers.â&#x20AC;? Mrs. Weaver worked closely with Kent State Geauga student nurses who affiliated with the hospital as part of their clinical rotations. According to Mr. Frenchie the scholarship is particularly appropriate because of the partnership the Geauga Medical Center

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has with the Kent State University Geauga Campus. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kent State Geauga provides an excellent education for the nurses and the Geauga Medical Center appreciates having the opportunity to be a clinical site. Many of the nurses graduating with their BSN from the Kent State Geauga Campus become nurses at the Geauga Medical Center.â&#x20AC;? Dr. Thomas Mettee, a family physician and educator, was instrumental in the creation of the Terry R. Weaver Endowed Scholarship in Nursing. As a long time area physician, Dr. Mettee is known as a proactive teaching physician. Scholarships are awarded from income generated by the fund. The first scholarship awarded was $750. Subsequent donations to the fund will provide more scholarships that will benefit many nursing students. Donations to the Terry R. Weaver Endowed Scholarship in Nursing can be made to: The Terry R. Weaver Endowed Scholarship in Nursing Fund, Kent State University at Geauga, 14111 Claridon-Troy Rd., Burton, OH 44021. Please contact Kent State Geauga campus with any questions regarding the scholarship applications or donations at 440-834-4187.

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Church Offers Educational Aid The Awards Committee of the First Congregational Church of Claridon is announcing monetary awards available to anyone who is seeking to further their education through a traditional college, university, trade school, or apprentice program. The criteria for consideration is: demonstration of current service to the community, home, school and church, financial need, and work experience (paid or unpaid). The Awards Committee will give first preference to applicants affiliated with the First Congregational Church of Claridon. Qualified individuals must complete and submit an application no later than March 31, 2011. Applications are available at all area high schools or the church office, 13942 Mayfield Rd. in Huntsburg. All applicants will be notified of the committeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decision by letter. For more information call the church at 440-635-1462.

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Cardinal High School December Students of the Month

Destiny Gates – Senior

What goals do you have for this school year? My goal for this school is to do well on my tests and get all A’s. Describe yourself in three words? Nice, Funny, Adventurous What is your favorite out-of-school activity? I love to sing and I like to swim. What is your favorite animal? Horses

Ray Andrews – Junior

What goals do you have for this school year? To become better at everything I enjoy doing, like football Describe yourself in three words? Loyal, Hardworking, Helpful What is your favorite out-of-school activity? Football What is your favorite animal? Dog

Alec Hill – Sophomore

Miranda Skitzki – Freshman

What goals do you have for this school year? To get over a 3.0 the whole last semester Describe yourself in three words? Very athletic individual What is your favorite out-of-school activity? Basketball What is your favorite animal? Cheetah

What goals do you have for this school year? Keep or go above my 4.0 GPA Describe yourself in three words? Creative, Fun-loving, Dedicated What is your favorite out-of-school activity? Baton twirling What is your favorite animal? Baby panda

CHS Principal’s Corner by James E. Howard We’ve already reached the end of the first semester, WOW! The 2010-2011 school year has moved very fast. Our Fall Athletic Teams finished a fabulous season. All teams showed improvement over past years and Cardinal Pride was evident throughout the season. Of special note was the 18-6 Volleyball season, beating Berkshire in Football, and Biz Timas placing 39th of 160 runners at Regionals in Cross Country. Now, winter sports teams are in the middle of their seasons and looking to finish strong down the stretch. Beginning with the second semester, interim reports and grade cards will be available electronically. Only the final report card in June will be mailed, so will save the district in postage costs. If you do not have computer access and wish to pick up hard copy of your child’s interim or grade report, please call the office. RELAY FOR LIFE KID’S KORNER. The CHS Relay for Life Team will be sponsoring a fundraiser on March 26, 2011. This Kid’s Korner Community Sale will be a garage sale atmosphere where anyone can purchase table space to sell their gently used kid’s items (furniture, clothing, toys, etc, no car seats, boosters are okay.) All proceeds from table space go to Relay for Life. For more information please email Meg Turon at meghan.turon@cardinalschools.org or Kim Miller at kim.miller@cardinalschools.org. On Tuesday and Wednesday, Jan. 25 and 26, we will have assemblies for all students on the hazards and legal issues of cell phone texting, especially what has become known as “sexting”. This is a rapidly growing problem in society as well as our schools and we are hopeful this program will help students realize how dangerous this technology can be. The Ohio Graduation Test will be administered to all Sophomores the week of March 14-18. Freshmen will also be taking a practice version of the OGT during the same time. Students taking AP classes will be taking practice AP exams in preparation for the real deal in May. We will operate on a two-hour delay schedule for those students who have passed all 5 sections of the test, but busses will be running on the regular schedule. CONGRATULATIONS to Senior Amber Wrentmore. Amber entered the Dominion’s Strong Men and Women Writer’s Competition in November and placed in the top 3 out of nearly 700 applicants. She received a Dell Laptop at a luncheon recognition at the Downtown Marriott on Feb. 11. Mrs. Meg Turon, Senior English Teacher, sponsored Amber’s application and has received $1,000.00 for the school CARDINAL HIGH SCHOOL has been rated “Excellent” by the Ohio Dept. of Education for the past 8 years. This is a tribute to our community, parents, staff, teachers, and students.

Mrs. Candi Peters, Intervention Specialist, in the cockpit of her ultimate thrill machine, an F/A 18 Fighter Jet.

Marines Host Educators During the week of Jan. 10 Mrs. Candi Peters, Miss Lori Gill, and with 40 other educators, were guests of the United States Marine Corp. in South Carolina. During their 4-day visit, paid for entirely by the Marine Corps., these educators learned how the U.S. Armed Forces has and is working with educators throughout the country to provide the finest for our students. Mrs. Peters, and many others, used to view the Marines as macho men and women interested only in war, but her views have changed, and in her own words: “Wow, were we wrong! They are the most considerate, well mannered men and women we’ve ever had the pleasure of meeting. They treat each other with respect, demand teamwork, and consider every marine family. There is no “I” in the Marines! There is only “WE”. The transformation of these young people from the 1st week of boot camp to graduation is nothing less than a metamorphosis. They start out as babies, and in 12 weeks, turn into strong, committed men and women. Pride exudes from every pore. We were able to sit in an F-18 fighter plane, watch recruits endure 4 a.m. physical training drills, visit the Marines Museum, watch recruits endure “The Crucible”, and witness an incredible graduation of Marines. We learned that the Marines are looking for the best of the best. They want men and women who are willing to work hard for what they want. They have a strong belief in academics and offer numerous ways to pay for college. We encourage students to take the ASVAB test and talk to a recruiter and see what they have to offer. We are truly thankful for the opportunity the marines have given us and can say with great certainty they are definitely ‘The Few and the Proud’.”

Cardinal Spelling Bee Congratulations to all of the students that participated in the 2010-2011 Cardinal Local School District Spelling Bee. Logan Daw (8th grade) won the spelling bee after spelling the championship word: raspberry. The participants included Jacqueline Zajac, Hunter Hacker. Jonathon San Miguel-Sins, Ian Pierce, Matthew Carney, Jordan Weaver, Kaylee Burger, Isaiah Tucker, Ella Rhodes, Brendan White, Luke Timas, David Braun, Trisha Cesar, Alexandria Michener, Jonathon Anderson, Breonna Barker, Lars Torres, and Logan Daw. The staff and students are very proud of all their hard work and dedication! Thank you to the judges: Mrs. Argento, Mrs. Farrow, Mrs. Murphy and bee coordinator: Mrs. Alanna Hruska.

CHS French Students Dine Out A group of 25 French students and 8 parents/teachers went for our annual French dinner at the Petit Triangle in Cleveland. Our original date was Dec. 13, but because of a Winter storm we changed it until Jan 10. It was a great time. CHS French teacher is Madame Jennifer Smith.

Important Dates Feb. 17 HS Parent/Teacher Conferences 3-9 p.m. Feb. 17 Jordak/CIS interims hand-carried home Feb. 18 No school

Feb. 18 Music Booster “Rock O Thon” at HS Feb. 21 No school – Presidents’ Day Feb. 26 CMS PTO Scotch Doubles Bowling at SkyLanes

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Jazzercise Offering Cash Back Bonus Celebrating 12 years in Burton, the Burton-Middlefield Jazzercise Center will be offering a $20 Cash Back Bonus for new students that sign up for the three months for $99 February Frenzy sale and bring a friend that signs up for the offer too. Classes are Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 p.m. and Saturdays at 9 a.m. at the Burton American Legion Hall. (See coupon on page 17 of this issue.) “This event allows the center to thank all the students who have made Jazzercise a success in Geauga County. “It’s a way to give the public an opportunity to see what Jazzercise is all about.” It has been around for over 40 years and it HAS changed with the times. The 60-minute Jazzercise class includes a warm-up, high-energy aerobic routines, muscle toning and a cool-down stretch segment. Jazzercise combines elements of dance, resistance training, Pilates, yoga, kickboxing and more to create programs for people of every age and fitness level. For worldwide class information, go to jazzercise.com or call 1-800-348-4748 (1-800-FITIS-IT).

Ask Dr. Parsons Q: My doctor informed me that I have a torn rotator cuff. What is the rotator cuff and what are the implications of this diagnosis? A: The rotator cuff refers to a group of four muscles that attach around the shoulder and are key in the lifting and rotating of the arm. Generally with age, a portion of the rotator cuff tendon can degenerate and tear away from its attachment on the bone. In most cases this leads to the development of chronic inflammation in the shoulder and patients experience a persistent throbbing or aching pain in the upper arm. Although rotator cuff tears have poor spontaneous healing potential, the symptoms associated with small rotator cuff tears can often improve with strengthening of the remaining healthy muscle and the judicious use of cortisone. Larger tears and those that have failed to improve with conservative care typically require surgery. Fortunately, in most cases rotator cuff tears can be repaired with a minimally invasive arthroscopic procedure, allowing the use of very small incisions and much less trauma to the surrounding shoulder musculature. While patients feel significant reduction in pain within the first two weeks following surgery, heavy activity and lifting are deferred for a period of three to six months to allow healing of the repaired tissue. Dr. Eric M. Parsons is an orthopaedic surgeon at Lake Orthopaedic Associates, Inc. in Willoughby. For more information on this subject or others, please call Dr. Parsons at 888-377-1711.

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Oral Health and Your Body By Dr. Jason D. Majors, DMD Going to the dentist is not just about a ‘quick cleaning’ and check for cavities... it’s about reviewing your medical history, assessing your blood pressure, your periodontal (gum) health, an oral cancer evaluation, as well as the actual assessment of the teeth. It is about having an integral health assessment, so it is now more important than ever to see your dentist and it can save your life. Oral cancer evaluations are an integral part of your dental examination. More than 35,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year alone. As with any ailment, early diagnosis and treatment is paramount in combating the disease. Did you know that there are relationships between periodontal (gum) disease and diabetes, pregnancy (low birth weight and pre-term birth), heart disease, arthritis, and other inflammatory and infectious diseases? That’s right... bacteria (which is the cause of gum disease) can travel from the blood vessels in your mouth, through your blood, and have an effect on the other organs in your body. Your overall tooth/teeth health is important since an infection in a tooth can quickly spread to another tooth and your gums. Having broken fillings or tooth problems can lead to difficulties eating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. So, the next time you go to have your teeth ‘cleaned,’ think of all the assessments that are being conducted by your dental health team to help you achieve and maintain health! Now is the time to focus on you and getting your mouth healthy, and working towards that smile and the great health you have always wanted. Dr. Jason Majors and his team care for patients of all ages and strive to provide the highest quality affordable dental care in a family friendly environment. Dr. Majors believes prevention is the key to success. He employs some of the most state-of-art techniques to provide this care, from digital x-rays to the ability to fabricate porcelain crowns, inlays, onlays and veneers in one single visit using the CEREC technology. Dr. Majors’ office is located at 10816 Kinsman Rd., Newbury ( Route 87 in the Teague Shopping Plaza). For more information or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Majors and his team, call 440- 564-5387 or visit his website at www.drjasonmajors.com.

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Activator Method Q: What is the Activator® Method and what benefits does it have compared to manipulation? A: Activator Methods Technique® is a gentle, low-force program of chiropractor care. It is one of the most scientifically researched techniques in chiropractics and has been safely used for over 35 years to benefit people with a wide range of health problems-without drugs or surgery! This Technique incorporates the latest advances in orthopedic, neurological, and chiropractic examinations along with a unique system of administering spinal adjustments. The Activator Method’s Hand Held Adjusting Instrument gives a consistent low force, high-speed chiropractic adjustment in the problem area to improve joint function and alignment.Using the Activator analysis and the Activator instrument can help restore spinal balance, safely and comfortably. Discover how the Activator Technique can work for you! For more information on the Activator Methods Technique®, visit www.activator. com or call Dr. Roediger at 440-285-0756.

Diabetics Music Therapy Study In 2009, Lake Health began measuring the effects of music therapy for patients with diabetes. Those enrolled in the study have expressed renewed interest in living, reduced stress levels, and more restful sleeping patterns. 150 individuals, ages 30-85, with type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes (if covered by third party insurance) are eligible to participate in the study. Each participant will receive a $25 gas card and a therapeutic music compact disc recording as a stipend following completion of the study. For more information, contact the Lake Health Diabetes Care Center at 440-953-6272.

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Once upon a year, not very long ago, there was a product that purportedly “cured” all manner of ailment: I’ll call it “N-juice.” N-juice grew only in one place in the world. N-juice sold through multi-level marketing (MLM) – the redesigned “pyramid” plan, where bottom of the pyramid purchasers trickle commissions up to higher-level purchasers as “royalty” income. If N-juice were so good at reducing illness and addiction, every drug company, major corporation, and government authority would go after it. Research would be ground shaking, and the supply would likely dry up fast. Unfortunately, N-juice plants, which grow like weeds in one location in the world, provide the local people equal life spans and equal illnesses as any other country’s citizens. It seems that if the plant did all the MLM said, the country with the lifelong supply of N-plant would be very old and healthy disease-free people. But alas … The MLMs are very profitable for the people at the top of the pyramid. Eventually, the pyramid bottoms out, and people are equally as healthy or as sick as anyone not using the product. Bottom-most sales people carry the costly product for diehard still-sick purchasers that demand the product to reduce the illness they still have. When the N-juice MLM bottomed out, a new product came along. I’ll call it the G-juice. Same concept of an MLM for a plant that grew in one other location in the world, but this one had more of the healthy “good stuff.” When that pyramid bottomed out, another product (same concept) came out. Call it “M-juice,” with richer “good stuff.” As M-juice bottomed out, there came another, “X-juice,” with vibrant “good stuff.” Before the X-juice bottomed out, I heard about plans to produce the “NGMX-juice,” combining all to make a super-product. Sure enough! And now we have “A-juice,” supposedly the

“super-better-est” of all, with richer, more vibrant, and even healthier “good stuff.” Every so often, someone presents me with the latest, greatest MLM product that will ease disease and improve health, backed up with the promise of making money for you while you’re consuming the product, using research (performed by either the company that produces the product or someone with an investment in the product) showing great results. They urge attendance at “gatherings” where you can hear all the testimonials of smiling healed people and smiling wealthy people: a happy healthy wealthy shindig. There are free hors d’oeuvres with lots of brochures – it’s sure to please. The products offered are no better or worse than any other product on the market, with a highly emphasized well pitched promotion like “Your health for just a few dollars a day!” Sellers are highcharged, trained and motivated people. Wouldn’t you, for the promise of income from down-pyramid seller’s work – accept work you don’t have to perform? I know people that went through chemo and were “cured.” They too have big smiles. Should everyone get chemo? Sure the MLM products won’t kill you. Will they eventually cost as much as chemo? Health starts with a state of mind intent on pursuing non-harmful lifestyles. Health does not come from a bottle. Run away from MLMs. Running, or in my case bicycling, will do more for health than ever a bottle could hope to offer. In maintaining a healthy lifestyle, you will gain momentum to earn more than any MLM can promise. Dr. David Fakadej, DC, LMT, is the proprietor at Journey Health Care & Chiropractic, 17652 Munn Rd., Auburn Township. Call him at 440543-2771, or e-mail drfakadej@hotmail.com.

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{ health } By Lori Gorrell

Keeping Promises

Are there times when you are tired physically, emotionally and maybe even spiritually? You feel healthy, you are getting enough sleep, but something is still dragging you down. Well, this may be a question that you never thought of asking yourself about that tiredness … have you made promises to yourself or others that you haven’t kept? When a promise is made, we create a ‘space’for that action to happen. The promise could be to make dinner for a friend, return a library book, to get an annual check-up, to say a daily prayer, to balance the checkbook or, just cut down to one cup of coffee a day. The ‘space’ created by the promise can only be closed when we do what we say we are going to do. The effect of not keeping a promise is tension that is created by the

incompletion … and that can drain our energy. More energy is used to keep that ‘space’ open than to complete the promise. Unfinished business weighs us down! You may find it helpful to make a quick list of all of the open promises you have made, big and small, and make a date to complete the promise. You may notice that as each one is done your energy is restored. Lori Gorrell offers True Colors Coaching & Consulting and says, “A personal coach is someone to help you gain clarity and focus about what you want and who you are by using proven tools to help your ‘True Colors’ come to light.” Call her at 440-391-4771 or e-mail llgorrell@live.com. See her website at www.truecolorscc.com.

UHGMC Earns Accreditation University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center has been awarded a three-year term of accreditation in nuclear medicine as the result of a recent review by the American College of Radiology (ACR). Nuclear medicine is a branch of medical imaging that uses small amounts of radioactive material, ingested by the patient, to diagnose and treat a variety of diseases, including many types of cancers and heart disease. In addition, University Hospitals Concord Health Center has been awarded a three-year accreditation for mammography by the ACR. The ACR gold seal of accreditation represents the highest level of image quality and patient safety. Mammography imaging uses a low-dose x-ray system to aid in the early detection and diagnosis of breast diseases in women. UH Geauga Medical Center and UH Concord Health Center, part of University Hospitals – an integrated health care delivery network with locations throughout northeast Ohio, serve residents of Geauga, Lake, Portage and surrounding counties with a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services. For more information about UH Geauga Medical Center, call 440-285-7757 or visit UHhospitals.org/geauga.

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Generational Health By Vicki Wilson

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I know I tend to mention my family and experiences growing up when I write. The family values instilled in us, our childhood, education and life experiences certainly shape our thinking and way of life as adults. Hopefully, our thinking and behaviors are influenced in a positive way by these factors. It amazes me how, from one generation to the next, our perception of healthy living has changed. Smoking cigarettes can be fatal. However, when I was young, my parents and most of their friends smoked and saw nothing wrong with it. Tobacco companies advertised their brands as manly (remember the Marlboro Man?) or glamorous (“You’ve come a long way, baby”). Even Lucy and Ricky and Fred and Ethel smoked. Cigarette advertising on television ended in the 1970s and the surgeon general’s health warnings started showing up on packs of cigarettes. Ever have your mom put oleo on a burned finger in the kitchen? Now I’m not saying there is not legitimacy to some folk health remedies, but never put butter on a burn. This can cause infection. I remember hearing the old thinking that eating animal fats “lubricated your joints” and was good for you. Now we know that there are good fats to eat as well as other types of fats to limit in our diet. We should avoid saturated fat and trans fat but incorporate the healthy monounsaturated, polyunsaturated, and omega-3 fats into our diet. This can be confusing to some, but knowledge is power. We are responsible for our own wellbeing. Were you told to clean up your plate when you were a child? The number of obese people in the United States has

“A Doctor’s Confession to Geauga County” And Why I Still Do What I Do ... I had several bones out of alignment in my spine, and that they were putting pressure on the nerves in my back. The situation was serious, but after a few treatments I noticed the pain had decreased and I felt better overall. Over time the chiropractic treatments allowed my body to heal itself naturally!

By Dr. Tad Roediger Doctor of Chiropractic When I meet people in town they usually say, “I know you. You’re Dr. Roediger. I’ve seen your ad with a picture of you.” I know what it’s like to live with constant pain. As a sophomore on the University of New Hampshire football team, I developed sciatica; an excruciating condition that caused sharp pain in my leg and lower back. I was unable to play football anymore and the pain was so bad that at times it was difficult for me to even walk or concentrate. I was told surgery was the only option to alleviate the condition, but even after undergoing surgery, the pain persisted. On the advice of a friend, I decided to see a chiropractor. After the initial examination, the chiropractor was able to determine that

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My confession is … i’ve never healed anyone of anything! I found the body does all of the healing. What I do is perform a gentle spinal treatment to alleviate nerve pressure without any ‘twisting’ or ‘popping’, and the body responds by healing itself. It’s as simple as that! I have helped thousands of people with a variety of health problems. It’s strange how life is. Now people come to see me with their low back and sciatic problems. They also come to me with their headaches, migraines, chronic pain, neck pain, shoulder /arm pain, numbness in limbs, whiplash from car accidents, backaches, ear infections, asthma, allergies, sports injuries, just to name a few. What sets Me apart ... in the chiropractic field is my use of the a c t iva t o r M e t h o d s c h i ro p r a c t i c technique (aMct); a treatment system that utilizes a small hand-held instrument that applies a quick, low-force, gentle chiropractic treatment directly to the source

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of your pain to alleviate nerve pressure to allow the body to heal itself. here’s what some of my patients had to say: Lucinda s. of Middlefield said, “A pinched nerve in my back sent me to see Dr. Roediger. With each adjustment the pain decreased and I was feeling myself again. I am always able to get in and out so my driver is not waiting long”. Jim Gorski of Middlefield adds, “I have been suffering from pain in my neck, shoulders and back for ten or more years. Within the first two weeks of treatment with Dr.Roediger, I began to notice an improvement in my conditions”. Don’t let physical pain control you! Chiropractic treatment is very affordable and highly effective. Take advantage of a LiMiteD tiMe offer! Call 440-285-0756 before March 4, 2011 to receive the complete initial exam for only $37 (this includes consultation, exam, paraspinal scan and two x-rays of the problem area if needed). Our office is both friendly and warm and we try our best to make you feel at home. roeDiGer chiropractic is located at 401 South Street, Bldg. 2A, Village Station in Chardon (across from Bass Lake Restaurant). Call today for an appointment at 440-285-0756. We can help you! Also visit www.roedigerchiropractic.com.

more than doubled in the last 30 years to constitute nearly 34 percent of us all. Many things factor into this dilemma, but we know that we shouldn’t push our children to “eat everything on their plates.”We should eat until we are full and stop. “Hara Hachi Bu” is the custom by which the Okinawan people “Eat until you are eight parts full.” It supposedly takes about 20 minutes for our brain to realize that our stomach is full. This practice will limit the amount of calories we consume and avoid the practice of overeating. Remember when eating bacon caused cancer and cooking in aluminum pans caused Alzheimer’s disease? And what was that about Teflon? Does eating cured meats cause chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? As with most medical studies, there are many things that factor into the results. One study on whether eating cured meats caused emphysema or chronic bronchitis found that people that ate an abundance of cured meats also tended not to eat a lot of fruits or vegetables. They were also more likely to smoke or chew tobacco. Hmmm… emphysema… tobacco. I don’t believe that some good practices will ever change. We’re advised to see our physicians for regular checkups and advice, have the necessary health screening tests performed appropriate for our age, and try to practice a healthy lifestyle. We should exercise daily. Eat a diet that includes fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, fish and beans. Keep our diets low in saturated fats, sodium and sugar. Watch our calories and maintain a healthy weight. Our physicians can advise us on our personal situations. We should stop smoking and only drink alcohol in moderation if at all. These are probably all smart choices but usually a little different than the ones generations before us followed. Won’t it be amazing to watch the medical advancements in the coming years? Vicki Wilson is the director of admissions/ marketing at Briar Hill Health Care Residence, 15950 Pierce St., P.O. Box 277, Middlefield. Call her at 440-632-5241.

Help the Dog Warden’s Dogs Unfortunately, health problems can also plague our pets, but many problems can be avoided if the animals receive vaccines in a timely manner. The Geauga County Dog Warden’s greatest need right now is medical supplies such as vaccines, wormers and heartworm tests. You can help by going to www. revivalanimal.com and purchasing gift certificates. Simply put gift certificate in the search box, or mail checks to The Geauga County Dog Warden, 12513 Merritt Rd., Chardon, OH 44024. The best way, though, is to drop your gift off at the shelter any Monday or Tuesday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday 1 to 7 p.m., or Friday or Saturday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. If those times are not good for you, call and leave a message at 440-286-8135 and they will work with your schedule. You may just do yourself a favor and find a furry friend to bring home. Health professionals have found that pet owners have lower cholesterol, blood pressure and risk of heart attacks than non pet owners.

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Fill It Up

To the writer, who is also a registered nurse and an herbalist, the word “infusion” has two distinct meanings. To the nurse in me, the word “infusion” refers to an intravenous infusion or an IV. To the herbalist, the word means an herbal tea. While each process has its place in improving health, we will focus on the world’s oldest method of extraction – hot water infusion. The history of infusions or herbal tea dates back to ancient Egypt and China. Generally speaking, herbal tea is an infusion made by combining boiling water with anything other than the leaves of the tea bush and typically includes dried fruits, flowers, or herbs. For the vast majority of the world’s population, this is the primary way of consuming medicinal herbs. Times have changed, and the current trend is to purchase the alcohol- and glycerinbased extracts that have a higher concentration of active ingredient but do not contain the other nutrients that are available with teas made with fresh or dried herbs. Let’s examine the trade-offs between the two methods. During the past 100 years, which have provided this nation with its scientific pharmaceutical methods, we have seen the development of fractional extraction, which uses alcohol and glycerin to extract the active component of the herb. There is some misconception that the notably higher concentrations of biologically active ingredients found in alcohol-based extracts are somehow better and that the other parts of the herb are just so much ballast with no value. Let’s look at whole herb infusions and the parts that some consider of little or no value. First is water. The usual dosage of herbal tea is 1 teaspoon of herb per cup, three times per day. This helps to ensure a certain level of hydration. The second component to be lost is the general nutrition, the vitamins and minerals found in every plant. The third is the micronutrients, which research has found to feed the microorganisms in the gut. These are critical to effective digestion and overall health. The herb in its total natural state, prepared the same way for thousands of years, certainly contributes greatly to health and wellness. There are hundreds of dried herbs and flowers available that can be combined to provide unlimited possibilities for people to experience the power of nature’s pharmacy. The base word for infusion means “to pour in.” When it comes to herbal teas, you can fill it up.

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When to Go to the Emergency Department vs. Urgent Care Frequently, patients seek the services of an emergency department for ailments or injuries that could be treated more economically, and just as effectively, at an urgent care center. It is not always easy to determine when you should choose urgent care over the hospital emergency department. The following lists offer some guidance, but are not necessarily allinclusive. The Emergency Department is the best place for these and other critical conditions: chest pain, difficulty breathing, severe bleeding or head trauma, loss of consciousness, or sudden loss of vision or blurred vision. An Urgent Care can better meet your needs for: minor burns or injuries, sprains

It’s Not Too Late to Get a Flu Shot Although flu season is well under way, the virus is making a slow start this year, and it’s not too late to get a flu shot. The vaccine is especially important for those who could suffer serious complications from the flu such as the elderly and those with suppressed immune systems. The Middlefield Clinic, located inside Wal-Mart Supercenter, is offering flu shots. They are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. No appointment is necessary. Individuals must be 18 years of age or older to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. The influenza vaccination is covered by Medicare. For more information, call the Best of Health Line at 440-953-6000 or 1-800-4549800.

and strains, coughs, colds, and sore throats, ear infections, non life-threatening allergic reactions, fever or flu-like symptoms, rash or other skin irritations, mild asthma, animal bites, and broken bones. Urgent care clinics are also a resource for flu shots and sports physicals. Lake Health’s Emergency Departments are located at TriPoint Medical Center in Concord Township and West Medical Center in Willoughby. All Lake Health urgent care and walkin centers accept unscheduled, walk-in patients during all hours of operation. The Chardon Campus is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., and on Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Middlefield Clinic, located inside Wal-Mart Supercenter, is open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.

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Traveling With the Medicine Man

By Ellie Behman

Who would have believed that when we packed for our trip a few years ago we could have set up a medicine show in each town along the way? I was unaware (until we reached our destination) that my husband Ron almost cleaned out our medicine chest, just to be on the “safe” side lest we needed some medicinal aid. I peered into his suitcase and noted that he wasn’t as liberal with his clothes. I snickered as I teased him that we were taking along more supplies for our dog. His answer to that was typical, “what do I need a lot of clothes for? There’s washers and driers everywhere.” “Sure honey,” I thought to myself, “I’ll be more than happy to do laundry every day of my vacation.” Out loud I implored, “but you’ll need more than two shirts and two pairs of pants. What if you accidentally spill food all over yourself? You’ll be down to one outfit till we find a washer.” He remained steadfast regarding his packing and when he finished, his luggage probably weighed 1-1/2 pounds in comparison to my two which tipped the scales at 25 pounds each. But on to the medical supplies that “Dr. Cure-all” packed. He surely didn’t miss a trick there. I thought he might just have confused this trip with one going into the darkest, most remote areas of the world where there were no stores. After two days of traveling we reached our rental and began to unpack. I gasped as

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I watched him uncover the shoebox filled to the brim with every remedy known to man. As he pulled out each bottle, tube, tablet, pain reliever and cough suppressant, I could hardly control my hysterical laughter. “Where’s the snake oil and the elixir, Ron? Don’t you think we may need that?” Not amused by my sarcastic outburst he solemnly announced, “hey, isn’t it better to have something nearby in case we get sick?” “Nearby?” I shouted. “There’s a store on every corner. We’re not in a Third World country you know! This is Florida.” He continued on with the inventory he collected from our home: antibiotics, arthritis cream, nasal spray, a cure for athlete’s foot, anti-itch cream and on and on. He was a driven man, intent on covering every possible condition. I weakly tried to point out that thousands of elderly people live in Florida so I was pretty sure the pharmacies were well stocked. I did not make my case. As we poured through the cornucopia of interesting products I knew, without a doubt, that my “medicine man” meant well when he prepared for the trip. I pointed out, however, that we could have circled the wagons, offered the curious crowd a number of remedies for a minimal fee and still had enough left over for the next trip. I had only one question left for this medical marvel of mine. “Do you have anything in that shoebox that will take out pasta stains? You’re out of shirts, Doc!”

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The Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services is seeking two Geauga County residents to serve as Advisory Committee members for their standing Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services Advisory Committee. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age. One of the positions will be filled by a person who has received or is receiving services for alcohol or drug addiction. The other position will be filled by a person who is a parent or family member of a person who is receiving or has received services for alcohol or drug addiction. The two members selected will be appointed by the Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services to four-year terms of office as committee members and may be reappointed to not more than one subsequent term of office. The Advisory Committee typically meets four times each year and provides recommendations to the Board on the following matters: the plan to be submitted to the Ohio Department of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Services, the Board’s annual budget for alcohol and drug addiction services, alcohol and drug addiction programs to be funded by the

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Fun for Children and Teens at Your Library! Storytimes Babies and Toddlers ages 6 months-3 years with parent or caregiver. Twenty minutes of stories, songs, and rhymes for babies and toddlers. Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. & Thursdays,10:30 a.m. The Young and the Restless Ages 2-5. A noisy, interactive story program for active children ages 2-5 together with their caregivers. Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. OR Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.

Preschool Storytime  Ages 3-6. Thirty minutes of stories, songs, and FUN! Parents are welcome to attend storytime, too, or browse the library! Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. OR 10:30 a.m. Family Storytime  All ages. Put on your PJs and bring the whole family for some stories before bedtime!  Mondays, 7 p.m.

Teen Programs Read it, Watch it Movie Days! Write Now! Teens, join us for a movie inspired by a Hang out with Miss Sam in the Teen Room book. Wednesdays, Jan. 5, Feb. 2, March 2, and share your current creative writing April 6, and May 4 at 3 p.m. Call the library endeavors and get inspired at this informal for movie information. writers’ group. Wednesdays, Jan. 12, Feb. 9, March 9, April 13, 3 p.m.

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Maple Sugaring Time Learn about the process of making maple syrup, past and present. Presented by the Geauga Park District. March 17, 4:30 p.m.

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Booking It! We’ll share a few chapters and then have fun with games and activities inspired by the book. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Homer Price by Robert McCloskey by Roald Dahl Welcome to Centerburg. Where you can The gates of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory win a hundred dollars by eating all the are opening at last . . . and only five children doughnuts you want; where houses are will be allowed inside. One of those children built in a day; and where a boy named is Charlie Bucket, our hero, a boy who is Homer Price can foil four slick bandits using honest and kind, brave and true, and good nothing but his wits and a pet skunk. The and ready for the wildest time of his life. A comic genius of Robert McCloskey and delightful tale crammed with mad fantasy, his wry look at small-town America has childhood justice, and as much candy as kept readers in stitches for generations. you can eat. Feb. 17, 4:30 p.m. April 21, 4:30 p.m.

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PAWS for Reading Practice your reading skills, K-9 style. Sign up to read to a therapy dog from Tall Pines Dog Training. Every Saturday in March at 9:30 a.m. OR 10 a.m.  Middlefield Library is located at 16167 East High St., Middlefield, 440-632-1961, www. geaugalibrary.net.

Rescue Village Offers Spring Mini-Camps Rescue Village Spring Mini-Camps are now open for registration to children ages 9-12. Two camps will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., March 29-30 and April 19- 20, 2011. Campers will have an enriching, educational, and enjoyable experience improving the lives of the shelter animals with hands-on activities – making and baking dog treats, making cat toys and puppy tugs, making cage signs and other shelter activities, as well as learning about dog/cat communication and safety. Registration is limited and the camps fill quickly, so register early! Additional information and applications are available at www.geaugahumane.org, or by contacting Mary Carney, Humane Education Coordinator at education@geaugahumane.org, or call 440-338-4819 extension 20.

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Q. Can you give me some home insulation tips? A. Insulation gives you the biggest bang for the buck in home improvement projects. As I drive along the city streets I always marvel at the huge icicles hanging from homes that have no snow on their roofs even after a substantial snowfall. The reason for this is that they have inadequate or no insulation in their attics. Attic insulation is one of the easiest and most cost effective items to install. The local home center and some large hardware stores carry a wide variety of do-it-yourself (DIY) insulation products. I use the blown-in cellulose method since I find this the most economical and easiest to install, if you have a helper and a couple of respirators. Local codes need to be checked and a pickup truck or large van is needed to transport the machine and the insulation. You can have these items delivered, though that may double the cost of this project. Most home centers can help with this project, and information is readily available on YouTube. In the past five years I have insulated three attics as gifts to my relatives, and they report that their heating and cooling costs have been cut in half; talk about a gift that keeps giving. Another quick, cheap and great bang for the buck is the plastic heat-shrink window wrap. This DIY project is so simple and yet cost effective that a teenager could do it – that is if you could actually get them to do it. A pair of scissors and a hair blow dryer is all you need. Caulk or expanding foam (the foam comes in forms with various expansion rates) is a great way to stop cold air from entering your home. Always wear gloves and eye protection when working with any of these products. Make sure you are not using a large-gap-filling foam to fix a small crack, or you may blow out some walls or windows.

Insulating a garage door is also a good way to prevent heat loss when the garage is attached to your house. For anyone that is building a new home or an addition, they really need to consider 2 x 6 walls filled with insulation or building with structural insulated panels (SIPS). In our climate, R20 walls and R40 ceilings are a must with R48 ceilings being a good consideration. Sprayed foam inside the walls and ceilings is my choice for new construction. It ain’t cheap, but have you looked at your fuel bills lately? Better sit down… To find out what Joe would do, e-mail questions to editorial@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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Recently I was able to hear a radio channel out of St. Louis, Mo., and the radio announcer was talking about how one of the local public golf courses was unable to close because there were golfers waiting to play in the morning even though the ground was completely frozen. So keep your putter and a few balls near to improve your putting stroke for the 2011 golf season. The putting stroke is the most precise stroke in the golf game. Practicing indoors allows the opportunity to create consistency and concentration for a repetitious stroke. Focus on hitting the ball consistently in the sweet spot on the face of the club. Many times the sweet spot is found closer to the heel of the club than the actual visual mark that is located on many putter heads. Putting a small adhesive pad used to cushions cabinet doors on the sweet spot of the putter will help to make sure that the hit on the club is consistently in the same spot. The sound of the contact point will be muffled, but if you can consistently hit the ball on that small spot, the direction as well as the concentration will improve when stroking the putt. Stay consistent with your grip, which will be more in the palm of the hands in order to keep the wrists from breaking through the putting stroke. Make sure the back of the lead hand and the palm of the backhand stay on the club every time your stroke a putt. Keep eyes set over the ball in order to feed the brain the proper information on the stroke you are trying to make. Make sure the width of the stance is enough for stability and good posture while making the stroke. Keep the heel and toe of the putter even or square to the line through the stroke. This will insure an end-over-end roll. Have fun! Talk to you soon. Robert Kacica is the golf professional at Rolling Green Golf Course, 15900 Mayfield Rd., Huntsburg. Call him there at 440-636-5171.

The Art and Science of Pruning! Geauga County Master Gardeners Jim Zeitz and Deb Palmisano will demonstrate proper pruning techniques to achieve desired growth and maximum plant performance. This class will ease your fear of pruning by helping you understand the when, how, where and why associated with pruning all your landscape plants and trees. Light refreshments and handouts will be provided. Registration fee is $15. Class will be held on Saturday, Feb. 26 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Geauga County OSU Extension Office, Patterson Center (on the Burton Fairgrounds), 14269 Claridon-Troy Rd. Call 440-834-4656 to register. Mail check payable to: OSU Extension, P.O. Box 387, Burton, OH 44021. Space is limited. Please register at least two days before class date. View a list of upcoming Master Gardener Volunteer sponsored classes at geauga.osu.edu.

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Geauga Park District Events Nature Can Help the Animals in Your Life – Learn How Ethnobotanist Dr. Bette Beck has instructed several popular workshops at Geauga Park District, and is always extremely informative and interesting. On Thursday, Feb. 17 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., she will present Herbal Alternatives for Pets/Livestock at the Swine Creek Reservation lodge, 16004 Hayes Rd., Middlefield/Parkman Townships. Registration is required, and $7 will be charged at the door. Topircs are homeopathy, herbs, and Bach Flower Remedies, a liquid created by immersing a flower into water and exposing it to sunlight or heat. This preparation, applied with a small dropper, may help our animals when they have negative emotions, just as they help us when we are emotionally out of balance, according to BachFlower.com. This is a full wheelchair / stroller accessible, all-ages program. To register, visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org or call 440-286-9516. Geauga Park District is also on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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Help Us Help the 14th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count Bird watchers of all ages, from beginners to experts, may drop into The West Woods any time Saturday or Sunday, Feb. 19 or 20, between noon and 4 p.m. to help with the 14th annual Great Backyard Bird Count. Park District naturalists, volunteers, and Ohio Certified Volunteer Naturalists will teach participants the proper way to count. Bird populations are constantly in flux, and scientists use these counts to produce an immense picture of our winter birds. Each year’s data becomes more meaningful to investigate: How will this winter’s snow and cold influence populations? Where are the irruptive species right now? When will migration happen this year? Are diversity patterns changing? And do any particular species need more conservation efforts? Those on hand will see a running list of birds seen at The West Woods, either at the feeders or elsewhere on the property, and learn the most successful types of seeds and feeders to use at home. Can’t make it? Participate from the comfort of your own backyard between Friday, Feb. 18, and Monday, Feb. 21, and enter your data on the project’s official website, www. birdsource.org It takes as little as 15 minutes on one day, it’s free, fun and easy – and it helps the birds. Registration is not required for this all-ages program, which is fully wheelchair / stroller accessible. Call 440-286-9516 with questions. Geauga Park District is online atwww. geaugaparkdistrict.org, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

The ReStore is a resale home supply store that sells donated building materials, furniture, appliances, tools, books and other household items to the public at 50-75% off retail prices. The revenue generated supports building homes for hard‑working families in need of decent, affordable housing. If you would like to volunteer at the ReStore or donate items call 440-564-7475.

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Handsome Ode-ie

This handsome boy managed to survivedlast winter and part of this winter on his own, until a good Samaritan came along and changed his life forever. Meet Ode-ie, a 2-yearold neutered black cat. He has a laid back personality, enjoys the company of other cats and is indifferent to dogs. He is a doll and just wants to be in the same room with you. Ode-ie has tested negative for leukemia/FIV, and is vaccinated. He is so ready to share his love and outgoing personality with someone. To meet Ode-ie, please contact Kathy Deptola Animal Rescue at 440-474-9721 or tassambud@windstream.net.

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Large 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments No Pets South Wood ApArtmentS 8140 South Wood Dr. • Garrettsville • 330 527-4150

14430 Main Market Rd.(Rt. 422) • Burton Phone (440) 834-1293 Toll-Free (888) 601-8380 Fax# (440) 834-1112

ken zwolinski

440.632.1846 call any time 15789 Old State Rd.(Rt 608) Middlefield • 8a-7p M-F; 8a-4p Sat

www.southwoodapts.com

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Mast Metal Sales

Open: Mon-Fri 7am-5pm Saturdays by appointment

Building Materials

• Metal and Vinyl Siding • Steel Truss Buildings • Cannon Ball Track • Metal Roofing • Shingles • Door Frames & Accessories

Melvin J. Mast 13828 Bundysburg Rd., Middlefield • 440-632-0093 (let ring)

{ painting } Chagrin Falls, 44023

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Complete Painting & Wallpaper Services H Residential & Commercial H Drywall & Repair H Insured H Free Estimates

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PAINTING 440.487.8962 H 440.543.3874 fivestarpainting.gm@gmail.com

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Alternative Energy Supplier • Since 1980 A Battery For Every Application WHOLESALE & RETAIL DISTRIBUTOR • golf • solar panels • marine • auto • truck • rv • watches • cell phone • camera • flashlights We Buy Your Old Batteries! www.trojanbattery.com

GRAND RIVER PET CARE CENTER, LLC lots of personal Dog Boarding with attention for your pet!

440.548.2170 • • • •

Peaceful location in the country! Lots of exercise and personal attention! Climate controlled for your pet’s comfort! Reasonable rates and multi-pet discounts!

P.O. Box 691, Parkman 44080 • grandriverpetcare@windstream.net

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Middlefield Hometown Store 15561 W. High St., Middlefield 44062

“Parts – We Can HelP”

AppliAnces – lAwn & GArden – And More! FREE Shipping

on mailable items

Tel 440-632-6363 Toll Free 800-532-0142 Fax 440-632-6366

www.searshometownstores.com

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wanted LOGS

Buying standing timber and saw logs. Removal by horse or machine.

Stop in or call Wayne

440-272-5424

7377 Wiswell Rd. • Windsor, OH 44099

ADVERTISE your company here! Call Today to Reserve Your Space at 440.632.0782 Deadline for the March 9 issue is Monday, Feb. 28.

February 16, 2011

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