Middlef ieldPOST Volume 9 ~ Issue 14
Feb. 18, 2015
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Neighborly News from Middlefield, Parkman, Huntsburg and Surrounding Communities
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arch is Maple Month in Ohio. What better way to celebrate than by taking the Maple Madness Driving Trail on March 14, 15, 21 and 22 to visit maple businesses and learn all there is to know about maple production? North America is the only place in the world where maple syrup is produced. In the United States there are 12 mapleproducing states and each year Ohio is ranked fourth or fifth in maple production. The maple industry contributes $5 million to the state’s economy each year. In 1840, Ohio was the largest maple producing state as recorded by the U.S. Agricultural On Feb. 14, the Burton Scout Cub Pack 197 attended the annual Burton Chamber Tree Tapping Ceremony. (back, l-r) Census. Ryan Mislay, Pack 197, Rob Kessinger, Pack 197; Charlie Cadwallader, Pack 197 and Scott Adams, Burton Chamber of Businesses in Ashtabula, Commerce. (front, l-r) Amber Jordan; Teddy Jordan Pack 197 and Larry Tice. Geauga, Lake, Portage and makers answer questions and give guided time. Every stop is as unique as the syrup Trumbull Counties will welcome visitors to tours to visitors. A drive through the area maker. teach them about maple production and finds pails hanging on trees collecting the Call 440-834-1415 or email info@ its history and everyone can enjoy delicious sap but many also use tubing to bring the ohiomaple.org with questions about the maple treats. Most stops are free and a sap directly into the sugarhouse, saving great family adventure. Experienced syrup Continued on page 5
It Pays to be a Senior
By Christina Grand Porter
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senior deals. AARP is a well known organization that champions for seniors and their card does offer benefits, but since there is a cost to join, it’s necessary to review and weigh the benefits to see if it’s worth it for you. There are discounts for purchases at restaurants, for car rentals, travel, insurances and even flowers, to name a few. I t s h o u l d be noted that s o m e t i m e s , especially when it comes to places like restaurant chains, employees may or may not be aware of senior discounts, so it is worth asking to speak to the manager to find out if there is a deal of which you can take advantage. Take
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any businesses offer senior discounts with different age requirements, but some start as early as age 50. Sometimes t h e promotions are not welladvertised a n d customers must ask to receive them. W h e n signing up for a program for which you have to pay, review the benefits to see if there are offers you will actually take the time to redeem. Benefits for travelers aren’t going to be worth the money if you simply don’t travel, so weight the plan to see what’s in your area at places you do or could frequent. If you have a Golden Buckeye card, you don’t have to pay for the benefits, but there are a lot of seniors not taking the time to use their cards or even ask if they are accepted at certain establishments. Many major department stores offer senior discounts; Peebles in Chardon has a 50+ club where seniors who join receive a 15 percent discount the first Tuesday of every month. Phone and travel companies, hotels, restaurants, movie theaters, gyms, drug stores and salons also
the time to ask and you might be surprised at how much money you can save over time by getting a small bargain here and there. As an example of what you may be missing by not asking for your senior Continued on page 5
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