Middlefield Post March 27th, 2013 by Scott Jones

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“Out ‘N’ About” Pages 14 -15 Cakewalkers at the Huntsburg Chili Cook-Off sponsored by the local Grange

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Monday of the month at the Huntsburg Town Hall, Hambden – which meets every third Monday of the month at the Hambden Grange Hall, and Ledge - which meets every second and fourth Sunday of the month. Each subordinate Grange has its own meetings, officers and fundraisers, like the recent Huntsburg Chili Cook-Off. Next up the chain of command is the county or Pomona level. You probably remember Pomona Grange from the diner at the fair. Pomona Grange meets the third Saturday of every month at the Huntsburg Town Hall. Then we have the state Granges, that’s where most of the contests come from. Finally at the top is the national level. The Grange at all levels supports various community service projects throughout the year. On the local level they built the bandstand in Huntsburg. They help with community picnics and gatherings, sponsor Continued on page 2

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range is an old organization, the first family fraternity founded in the U.S. That doesn’t make us stagnant, or stuck in the past, but it does give us a rich history. The Grange was created during the Reconstruction era as a support group or union for farmers. It protected their interest on the state and national levels. But Grange is more than that. Today Grange is an opportunity, for people from ages 5 to 105. We offer families something to do together. Here in Ohio, we offer something for everyone. We have talent contest, arts and crafts, contests, public speaking competition, signlanguage contests, scholarships, camps and conferences, and above all, we have fun. The structure of the grange is based on community. The lowest level of the grange is the community or subordinate level; in Geauga County we have three subordinate Granges: Huntsburg – which meets every second

y tackling just a few small outdoor tasks, you can make a big impact and give your home a well-deserved mini facelift. Change outdoor bulbs. Clean all light fixtures and replace burnt-out bulbs with energy-saving CFL bulbs. A bulb shines much brighter through clean glass, so get all that winter muck off your fixtures. Give your door some attention. It’s the portal to your home through which all your guests will enter; yet we tend to give it little thought. Restore the luster of your door by polishing the hinges and knobs and don’t forget to clean off the doorknocker if you have one. Paint or stain the door with a color that stands out, yet also complements the trim and siding. Put out a clean, new welcome mat -- and make sure the doorbell works. Repair the walkway. Snow and cold can wreak havoc on your walkway. Use these beautiful spring days to patch cracks and replace loose bricks and pavers. Rent a power washer or purchase a treatment to clean up embedded stains in concrete, stone or asphalt.

Plant new foliage and shrubbery and replace unhealthy plants. Strategically placed plants can conceal unattractive aspects of your house or yard. Place large pots or hanging baskets around the stoop or porch. Bushes or hedges can hide air-conditioning units or propane tanks, and flowerbeds and window boxes will stylize a stark facade. Think of planting vegetables in containers if you don’t have room for a garden. Many are just as attractive and aromatic as decorative plants, and they will save you money on your grocery bill. It’s delightful to be able to open the kitchen window and harvest leaves from a window box herb garden. Prune and mulch. Prune dead branches, trim back overgrown shrubbery and remove any obstructive plantings. Spread mulch or bark around trees, shrubs and flowers for a weed-free, well kept look. Freshen up your outdoor furniture. Spray a fresh coat of paint on furniture and replace the cushions. Fill an empty spot on the porch or stoop with a modern bench or porch swing. Remember, you are also getting your outdoor space ready for summer, so Continued on page 2

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Memorial Day celebrations, help with beautifying the county, sponsor families in need, help with local food banks and host several other important events. The State Grange participates in the make a difference day as well as donating to children’s hospitals and the Ohio School for the deaf. The Grange is a very worthwhile.

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decide now if you have enough chairs and side tables to accommodate everyone. Try to imagine how the area will be used and plan accordingly. Keep it clean. Sweep the sidewalk, walkways and stoop, clear away cobwebs, tighten wobbly railings and repaint posts and supports. Clear gutters. This can save you a lot of money on repair costs. Inspect your downspouts and gutters just before the spring rains start, to be sure they’re clear of leaves, tree limbs and other debris that might cause problems later on. Clogging usually occurs at the elbow in a drainage system, where the downspout connects to the gutter. Since this elbow is relatively easy to remove, take it off and inspect for clogging. Invest during pre-season sales. Many businesses offer off-season discounts, so think about buying replacement furniture, plant pots and other items before everyone else is looking for them and paying full price. Just one or two well-placed new accessories can really revitalize a space. Don’t forget, spring is also the start of rummage sale season, so if you are able, scour those church and community sales for pieces to fill your space. Get there early and stay focused to find the best deals on the things you really need. Try to look at your house through new eyes. We often zip around without taking the time to really see things, so if you allow yourself just a moment to take in your environment, you will easily see what can be done to improve your home’s curb appeal. With minimal effort, you can give your home those little touches that will truly make it your castle.

Spring Recipe Contest Thank you to everybody who sent in delicious recipes for our Plain County Recipe Contest. Now it is up to you, the readers of the Plain Country section of the Middlefield Post, to choose a winner. Try out the recipes that sound the most delightful to you and let us know which one you feel should take the prizes. There will be two winners, one first place $35 and one second place $25 gift certificate to a merchant of the winner’s choice. Merchants can be chosen from among any of the advertisers in the March 27 editions of The Middlefield Post and Plain Country. To cast your vote, mail your pick to The Middlefield Post Recipe Contest, P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, OH 44062. You can also phone your choice in to 440-632-0782 or e-mail editorial@middlefieldpost.com. Happy cooking and happy tasting.

In This Issue ... Special Holy Week Schedule A Look Back in Time.................................... 03 Reading Room.............................................. 08 Cardinal Local Schools................................ 09 Middlefield Village Updates................ 10-11 Out ‘N’ About.......................................... 14-15

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Read the Middlefield Post online at www.middlefieldpost.com. Geauga Vision......................................................07 Grandmas Garden..............................................03 Great Day Child Care.........................................09 H & R Block............................................................19 Hill Hardware.......................................................19 Honest Scales.......................................................14 Ian Suzelis, D.O....................................................07 Jewelry & Gold Exchange................................08 John’s Photography...........................................09 Journey Health Care & Chiropractic............07 Kent State University Geauga Campus............. 23 Kleve Insurance Agency...................................05 Kurtz Salvage.......................................................19 Lakeside Sand & Gravel....................................24 Lighthouse UMC.................................................22 Mark Thomas Ford.............................................17 Max Herr Well Drilling.......................................11 Merryfield Electric, Inc......................................19 Middlefield Cheese Company.......................03 Middlefield Clinic................................................06 Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op.............16 Mullets Footwear................................................19 Newbury Printing & More...............................16 Newbury Sandblasting & Painting...............12

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WomenSafe Has Much to Offer Come listen to Dan Ruminski talk about a fascinating era in Cleveland’s history at the 14th annual Friends of WomenSafe Spring Luncheon, Wednesday, May 15, 2013, in the Banquet Room at St. Mary’s, 401 N. Street in Chardon. Millionaires Row stretched 4 miles along Euclid Avenue beginning at Public Square. Approximately 250 mansions comprised what was once known as “the most beautiful street in America.” Millionaires Row featured the magnificent homes of Cleveland’s most influential families, many of which are still familiar to us today – Rockefeller, Mather, Wade, Gund, Brush, Severance and Hanna to name a few. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and tickets will be on sale for the Chinese auction items offering restaurants certificates, overnights, jewelry, specialty baskets and more. The price for lunch, live music and the presentation is only $30 per person. Up to 50 percent of homeless women and children are fleeing domestic violence, and this fundraiser benefits those in crisis. Call 440-285-3741 for reservations. The WomenSafe Resale Shoppe has officially been open for one year and it’s the volunteers who made this happen by contributing over 6,500 hours. Men, women and mature youth are welcome to volunteer their time and muscle to the Resale Shoppe, especially on Saturdays. Contact Andrea Gutka at 440-286-7154 extension 224 or agutka@ womensafe.org or stop at the Shoppe on 12061 Chillicothe Road in Chesterland to fill out an application. Profits directly support the mission of WomenSafe to provide emergency shelter and support services to survivors of domestic violence throughout northeast Ohio. WomenSafe provides emergency shelter and support for victims of domestic violence throughout Northeast Ohio, and is starting an 8-week support group for youth ages 7 to14 who have experienced or witnessed domestic violence. The next session is scheduling now, time and day will be determined on the needs of the group. Participants may have witnessed emotional, physical, verbal, sexual and/or financial abuse, and it is not necessary to have used other WomenSafe services to participate. As with all WomenSafe services, this 8-week session is provided free of charge. For information or to register for WomenSafe’s trauma support group for teens, call Phyllis at 440-286-7154 extension 229 or email counselor@ womensafe.org. If you are in crisis and need immediate support call COPEline 24-hours a day at 888-285-5665.

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Honey is the only food on the planet that will not spoil or rot. What it will do is “crystallize” if it sits too long. When this happens loosen the lid, boil some water and sit the honey container in the hot water, but turn off the heat and let it liquefy naturally. It is then as good as it ever was. Never boil honey or put it in a microwave. This will kill the enzymes in the honey. The combination of cinnamon and honey is reputed to cure diseases. Honey is produced in most of the world’s countries and scientists accept honey as an effective medicine that has no side effects. Even though honey is sweet, when taken in the right dosage as a medicine, it does not harm even diabetic patients. The following is a list of diseases said to be cured by honey and cinnamon, as researched by western scientists.   For heart diseases make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, apply it on bread instead of jelly and jam and eat it regularly for breakfast. It reduces cholesterol in the arteries and helps prevent heart attacks even in those who have already had an attack. Regular use of the above process relieves loss of breath and strengthens the heartbeat. In America and Canada, nursing homes successfully treated patients and found that as one ages the arteries and veins lose their flexibility and get clogged; honey and cinnamon revitalize the arteries and veins.     Arthritis patients may take one cup of hot water with two tablespoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder each morning and night. Taken regularly, even chronic arthritis can be cured. Recent research conducted at the Copenhagen University found that when doctors treated patients with a mixture of 1 tablespoon honey and half teaspoon cinnamon powder before breakfast, within a week 73 out of 200 patients were totally relieved of pain, and within a month, most patients who could not walk or move around because of arthritis walked without pain.    For bladder infections, take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water to destroy the germs in the bladder.      Two tablespoons of honey and

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three teaspoons of cinnamon powder mixed in 16 ounces of tea water given to patients reduced the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10 percent within 2 hours. When taken three times a day, chronic cholesterol appeared to be cured. Pure honey taken with food daily also relieves complaints of cholesterol.     Those suffering from colds should take 1 tablespoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon powder daily for 3 days. This cures most chronic coughs, colds and clears the sinuses.     Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomach aches and stomach ulcers. According to studies in India and Japan, gas is relieved when honey is taken with cinnamon powder.     Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacterial and viral attacks. Scientists found honey has large amounts of vitamins and iron. Constant use of honey strengthens white blood corpuscles to fight bacterial and viral diseases.    Cinnamon powder sprinkled on 2 tablespoons of honey and taken before eating relieves acidity and digests the heaviest of meals.     A scientist in Spain proved that honey contains a natural ingredient that kills influenza germs.     Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder arrests the ravages of old age. Use 4 teaspoons of honey, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder, and three cups of water and boil to make a tea. Drink 1/4 cup, three to four times a day. It keeps the skin fresh and soft and arrests old age.  When the throat has a tickle or is raspy, take a tablespoon of honey. Repeat every 3 hours until throat is without symptoms.      For complexion, apply 3 tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder paste on pimples before sleeping and wash it off the next morning with warm water. When done daily for 2 weeks, it removes all pimples from the root. Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on affected parts cures eczema, ringworm and all types of skin infections.    For weight loss, 1/2 hour before breakfast and on an empty stomach, and at night before sleeping, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one cup of water.      Research in Japan and Australia revealed patients suffering from stomach and bone cancer found relief by taking 1 tablespoon of honey with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon powder three times a day for 1 month.    Studies show senior citizens taking honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts are more alert and flexible. Half a tablespoon of honey taken in a glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon powder twice daily increases vitality within a week.  People of South America, gargle with 1 teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water first thing in the morning so their breath stays fresh throughout the day.     Daily morning and night honey and cinnamon powder, taken in equal parts restores hearing.   Share these tips with friends, kinfolk and loved ones. What they do with it is up to them.

{ health } Right to Drugs or Power to Change By Dr. David Fakadej A suggestive study from MedPage Today, January 2013, “Sweetened Drinks Depress Seniors” shows adults, age 50 to 70 (Argh, I am 51 and definitely not senior) who drink four or more servings of sweetened, particularly artificially sweetened diet drinks each day had a 30 percent increased risk of developing depression. Fruit punch is associated with a 38 percent increased risk of depression. The study enrolled 263,925 adults and reviewed beverage intake from 1995 to 1996, then 10 years later, asking the participants if they had a diagnosis of depression since 2000. A large number of people and long time span indicates good research. On a side note, drinking four cups of coffee daily associated with almost 10 percent lower risk for depression. I presume the coffee was without sweetener. I also presume the artificial sweetener in the study did not include the natural sweeteners Stevia (I grow Stevia in my garden) or Xylitol (derived from Birch trees), unlike Nutrasweet (Equal, Aspartame, or the new name Aminosweet), or Splenda, which are artificial, meaning they do not grow in nature. Sugar is inflammatory. The day sugar came into the American diet all manner of chronic health deficit increased. As the amount of sugar use increased, all manner of illness like diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol, hypertension etc. increased.

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I found another study from November 2009 stating that diets rich in high-fat dairy products and fried, refined and sugary foods increase the risk of developing depression, whereas diets rich in fish, fruit and vegetables lower the risk of developing depression. This study concluded, “Although other research looked at the relationship between single nutrients and depression, this is the first study to investigate the effect of dietary patterns on depression.” A comparison of these studies is remarkable. The 2009 study invalidates the 2013 study because the old study points out that the new study did not evaluate the 263,925 seniors, like me, for dietary patterns. Meanwhile, the new study supports the old study because the new study uses sugary or artificially sweetened refined beverage. The new study falls short of the old study and the old study falls short of reality. In reality, people tend to believe a false premise: A causes B and C corrects B regardless of A. A is yellow jackets, B is pain, C is drugs. If I give you drugs so you don’t feel the stinging pain, then you may continue playing with yellow jackets – right? A is sweets, B is depression (or diabetes), C is drugs. If I give you drugs for depression (or diabetes) you may continue eating sweets, right? Most people will answer, “No” to the first question, and I met many people that answered, “Yes” to the second question! This formula does not work. A disease does not result from a single cause. Dietary patterns, environment, lifestyle, and belief - all in combination influence disease and treatment. If you have an illness, you must permanently change your dietary patterns, lifestyle, environment and belief. Research backs this up. Asking too much? For most, drugs are easier! Hence Americans pressure congress to increase and maintain our ‘rights’ to prescription drugs. Pharmaceutical companies support these ‘rights’. Americans consume 80 percent of the drugs made on planet Earth and rank lower in health than Cuba! Anyone believing drugs are the answer to disease gives up their power to change. Dr. David Fakadej, DC, LMT, is the proprietor at Journey Health Care & Chiropractic, 17652 Munn Road, Auburn Township. Call him at 440-543-2771, or e-mail drfakadej@hotmail. com.

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Check out a story about kites or join us for a fun kite program! Children in grades K-5, join us on Saturday, April 13 from 10 to 11 a.m. for “Go Fly a Kite” and help us celebrate National Kite month with kite stories and activities. Below are some kite books available at the library. “We Like Kites” by Stan and Jan Berenstain. A windy hill, a summer sky, a perfect day for kites to fly. Sister Bear and Brother Bear join their friends for a sun-filled, fun-filled day in this sweet, rhyming book. “Kite Flying” by Grace Linn. The whole family makes a trip to the local craft store for paper, glue and paint. Everyone has a job. Ma-Ma joins sticks together. Ba-Ba glues paper. Mei-Mei cuts whiskers while Jie-Jie paints a laughing mouth. Dragon eyes are added and then everyone attaches a noisemaker. Now their dragon kite is ready to fly. “Kite Flying” celebrates the Chinese tradition of kite making and kite flying and lovingly depicts a family bonded by this ancient and modern pleasure. “Kite Day” by Will Hillenbrand. On a windy spring day, Bear and Mole build a kite. But when a storm rumbles and the kite string breaks and the chase is on. This sweet story makes a perfect read-aloud for preschoolers. “Curious George Flies a Kite” by H.A. Rey. Curious George loves a good windy day. There are many things he can practice flying—like a kite. Now if only he doesn’t get too carried away! “Olivia and the Kite Party” by Alex Harvey. Only Olivia will find a way to fly a kite with no wind. In this Level 1 Ready-to-Read story, creativity saves the day! “Dora and the Rainbow Kite Festival” by Christine Ricci. A little kite is stuck in a tree. It’s up to Dora to help her get free and make it to the rainbow kite festival. A perfect spring story. “Stuck” by Oliver Jeffers. Chaos ensues when a young boy gets his kite stuck up a tree in this laugh-out-loud picture book from award-winning, author-illustrator Oliver Jeffers. A hilarious book with a wonderful surprise ending.

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April 13: Friends of the Burton Public Library Annual Meeting 2 p.m. in the library’s large meeting room. The public is cordially invited to attend. There will be a short business meeting followed by “Musings from Minnesota” by the comedy duo of Bob and Marge. Refreshments, registration not required. April 16: Trees For You and Me. 3:30 to 4:15 p.m. for grades K through 5. Naturalist Sharon Moore of Burton presents a program with stories and crafts to learn about trees. Call to register. April 16: How to Start a Small Business 6:30 p.m. Members of SCORE, the Service Corps of Retired Executives, will present a guide to starting your own business. Call to register. April 17: Ouija, The Talking Cockatoo 7 p.m. This umbrella-crested cockatoo that sings, dances, laughs and loves children. He was featured on Animal Planet’s Pet Story program and has performed all over northeast Ohio. All ages, registration not required. April 23: Intro to Geocaching 6:30 p.m. Taught by a member of the Geauga Park District, this class will feature an intro to geocaching, a terrific hobby for all ages who enjoy the outdoors. Weather permitting, participants will go outside to use the GPS units. Call to register. The Burton Library is located at 14588 W. Park St. on Burton Square (44021). Call 440-834-4466 to register for all programs.

“These are not books, lumps of lifeless paper, but minds alive on the shelves. From each of them goes out its own voice... and just as the touch of a button on our set will fill the room with music, so by taking down one of these volumes and opening it, one can call into range the voice of a man far distant in time and space and hear him speaking to us, mind to mind, heart to heart.” ~Gilbert Highet

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Cardinal sixth-grade students designed, built and raced rubber band cars in STEM Club. The winners, Shannon, Faith, Hailey and Alec displayed their winning cars.

Thank You, Middlefield Police Department! The students at Jordak Elementary School and Cardinal Intermediate School presented more than 500 cards and posters to the Middlefield police station. Officer Erin Thomas and Officer Brandon Savage received heartfelt cards from the second, third, fourth, and fifth-grade students. Kindergarten and first-grade students created posters to hang in the police station. The staff and students at Cardinal Local Schools truly appreciate the dedication and bravery the Middlefield Police and Fire Department staff demonstrate on a daily basis!!

Cardinal sixth-grade student, Connor designed, built and raced rubber band cars in STEM Club.

Cardinal sixth-grade student, Emily designed, built and raced rubber band cars in STEM Club.

Cardinal seventh and eighth-grade students, Max, Alex, Anna, Brendan, Spencer and Connor learn computer programming with the guidance of Mr. Boles in STEM club.

CMS STEM Club Encouraging Engineers Sixth, seventh and eighth-grade students in Cardinal Middle School STEM club have been busy. Sixth-grade students have been making rubberband race cars from scratch. They cut out and sanded the bodies, measured and drilled the holes for the wheels and axels and assembled the cars. They learned to use tools correctly and safely. Students experienced the significance that design has on outcome and also how challenging it is to get just the right amount of power to the wheels. Students then tested their cars for speed, distance and ability to travel up an incline plane. Students controlled variables in order to enhance car performance. Reducing friction and choosing the best combination of rubber band power and aerodynamics were keys to racing success.

Cardinal sixth-grade student, Kailyn designed, built and raced rubber band cars in STEM Club.

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I was invited to read to the first-grade class at Jordak Elementary School, recently. My granddaughter selected the book for me to read, as she is also a first-grader in another school system, and this book was one of her favorites. These young students are at a tremendous age as they are eager to participate and welcoming to all. As I left that day, I thought about how successful these children will be if they maintain this eagerness to absorb and participate on into their adult lives. My thoughts then moved to some victims of the same age, those who were involved in the tragic incident at Sandy Hook Elementary. They will never have these opportunities. A few days later, our Village experienced a tragic incident where an individual engaged in activity that threatened the lives of two of our police officers. The reality is; the feeling that we are insulated from violence needs to be reevaluated. A second public school safety meeting was held at the end of February to address school security. The attendance was low and disappointing, which in my mind can only equate to apathy regarding the protection of our students. I applaud those who did attend and those who provided energy and ideas to insure that our children are safe. It is always amazing to me how well people and communities come together after an act of violence. We need this same energy and support to produce a proactive approach. The notes from the meetings are posted, with the photos, on the Middlefield Village Web site, www.middlefieldohio.com. Future meeting dates will be posted on the Village and Cardinal School Web sites. I urge you to become involved and help develop and implement a first-class plan of safety and awareness.

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The Scouts are always doing fun and educational things. They recently visited Geauga Bow for shooting practice. The boys were heard saying, “It was a blast and I had so much fun,” “This is awesome,” and “This is the most fun of all!” The troop meets at the Boy Scout Lodge in Middlefield (Sperry Lane next to the baseball fields) every Monday night from 7:30 to 9 p.m. All boys from 11 to 18 years old are welcome. Scott Villers, Troop 76 committee chairman at 440-548-3622.

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The Leadership Geauga class, of more than 30, enjoyed a day visiting local area businesses on March 15. The group headed to Middlefield and was treated to breakfast and quarter-mile tour of Kraft Maid, then bussed next door to meet and tour with the Geauga County Airport staff. Next stop was Great Lakes Outdoor Supply, where owner Ralph Spidalieri delivered a rundown of his business’ successes and allowed the group to romp and practice on the various shooting ranges. The class then toured Kinetico in Newbury, finishing the day onsite at Fairmount Minerals for an impressive presentation of the company’s commitment to and success as a business practicing sustainable development.

Geauga Growth Partnership Events The Geauga Growth Partnership’s Entrepreneur Task Force’s 2013 Success Breakfast will be held at Sheoga Hardwood Flooring,15320 Burton-Windsor Road (44062) on March 29 from 7:30 to 9 a.m. The Middlefield Township business was started in 1982 and has grown to be one of the largest hardwood flooring companies in the region, shipping its products throughout the U.S., Canada and abroad. Geauga County entrepreneurs are invited to attend this event to network with other business leaders and learn about Sheoga’s business history and current plans. An optional tour of the Sheoga manufacturing facility will be available after the breakfast and is strongly recommended. Register by March 27 at http:// ggpmarchbreakfast.eventbrite.com . Geauga Growth Partnership, Inc. is a business-led organization dedicated to the retention, growth and attraction of jobs, investment and economic growth in Geauga County. For more information visit www.geaugagrowthpartnership.com or call 440-5641060. There will be three entrepreurial programs designed for people who are thinking of starting their own business or trying to expand an existing enterprise. Taking Your Concept to Market will take place on April 20. May 18’s session will address Legal and Financial Issues and June 15 will look at Sales and Marketing. No regristration fee. At Kent State Geauga, 14111 Claridon Road in Burton (44021) from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. The topics are basic introductions to questions and issues that a would-be entrepreneur needs to address. After these three sessions, a person will be better equipped to utilize the other business services available in Geauga County, such as SCORE, Business Advisors of Cleveland, the on-line Geauga Business Incubator, and professional business advisors and consultants, including accountants and lawyers who serve small and start-up businesses. Register at http:// ggpbootcampspring2013.eventbrite.com.

2013 Rain Barrel Yard Art Calling all local artists. The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is once again rolling out their annual Rain Barrel Yard Art Campaign. A rain barrel is a container used to capture and store rainwater, that would otherwise be lost to use, for watering gardens and flowerbeds. Harvesting rainwater reduces soil erosion, flooding and nonpoint source pollution. The Geauga SWCD will loan out recycled 55-gallon plastic barrels to a limited number of local artists willing to donate their talent and time by transforming the barrels into beautiful, functional yard art. A $25 deposit will be required from new participants. Decorated rain barrels will be displayed throughout the county and at various events. Bidding will take place at various locations and online, followed by the final barrel sales at the Geauga SWCD annual meeting, Oct 24. All proceeds will go toward the District¹s environmental education programs. Pick up your rain barrel between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Geauga SWCD office in the Patterson Center at the Geauga County Fairgrounds, 14269 Claridon-Troy Road in Burton (44021). All barrels must be returned to the District on or before June 7. For information, visit www.geaugaswcd.com http://www.geaugaswcd.com, or contact Gail Prunty at 440-834-1122 extension 2 or gprunty@geaugaswcd.com.

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The Middlefield Relay For Life volunteers served breakfast with the Easter Bunny to area families on March 23.

The Middlefield Recreation Department provided more than 12,000 candy and prizefilled eggs for area children to gather at the annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 23. (back, l-r) Missy Hatch, Middlefield Recreation director; Erin Kinter, program supervisor; Bill Blue, Middlefield council member; holding grandson, Truman Arndt; Carl Hornung, Middlefield council member; Easter Bunny and Middlefield Mayor Ben Garlich (front, l-r) $25 gift-card winner, Nate Ripley and $50 gift-card winner, Kylie Miller.

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Calling All Geauga World War II Veterans The Geauga County Historical Society hopes to identify all current Geauga County residents who are veterans of World War II. The Historical Society will host a tribute dinner for the veterans May 25, at Century Village Museum’s Bond Building. The dinner is part of a major weekend-long event to commemorate the World War II era. A personal invitation is extended to every Geauga County World War II veteran and a guest to attend this dinner free of charge. But the Society needs veterans’ names, addresses and contact information. While this appeal is being made directly to the veterans themselves, the Historical Society also asks for help from families and friends of our World War II veterans, veterans groups, senior-citizens groups, churches, and senior-housing and care facilities. Please help the Historical Society connect with the members of our “Greatest Generation” so they can be given the honor they deserve. If you or someone you know is a veteran of World War II and a resident of Geauga County, contact the Geauga County Historical Society and Century Village Museum office at 440-8341492 or e-mail info@geaugahistorical.org. Other weekend World War II activities are a free outdoor feature film Friday evening on the village green of Century Village Museum. Saturday, rare World War II armament, equipment and memorabilia will be on exhibit throughout the Museum grounds. Saturday evening, a “USO Dance,” featuring big-band music provided by local musicians will follow the veterans’ tribute dinner. Tickets for Saturday’s events will be sold separately. Active since 1938, the Geauga County Historical Society is a nonprofit organization that supports Century Village Museum, a recreation of an 1800s Western Reserve settlement situated on 65 acres in Burton. Century Village provides tours to roughly 5,000 school children from 60 schools every year and hosts events highlighting history and culture. They also

house over 20,000 artifacts and documents available for research and study. Century Village is located at the intersection of Routes 168 and 87 in Burton, Ohio. Call 440834-1492 or visit www.geaugahistorical.org.

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This article is about debt in America and how student loans are a major cause of household debt. Last year about this time, I wrote about tech jobs and the need for good qualified technicians in the job market; this need still exists. Please consider discussing a technical career with your kids before committing to a life of what I call; “parental student loan poverty.” It shocks me to hear parents tell about their children’s lack of direction as to a career choice. I overheard two women talking about how their kids will someday figure out what their major should be, though both kids were juniors in college. Before blindly signing a parental assist agreement, have an attorney explain exactly what you are signing up for. Student loan debt has grown 511 percent since 1999 and 35 percent is currently in default. This debt could put the U.S. economy on a slower growth path, since graduates will have far less money to put into other industries as enormous amounts go to colleges and universities. Higher education is intended to enhance an economy, not drag it down. Colleges have become bragging rights for parents at a staggering cost. I bet they aren’t bragging about the debt these kids have piled onto their backs. Student loans are not normally dischargeable in bankruptcy and cannot be forgiven easily. Attempting to get out from under a student loan can often lead to legal fees and mounds of red tape on top of the original loan. Before turning your financial future over to your kids’ student loan lender, consider having them work a year to earn enough to pay for a semester in college and see if their grades deserve a commitment of this size on your part. They may also appreciate how hard they worked to pay just one semester of their future.

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Hopefully, now the spring is here everyone will be able to get out and enjoy the days. Taking a long, brisk walk is the perfect way to start any day. Walking allows the mind to quiet and the muscles to loosen for all activities. A walk uses all muscles and a minimal amount of stretching after or during a walk can invigorate for the entire day. You need good wheels to play good golf. Using your big muscles when making any golf shot is easier than using active hands and arms. Therefore, to achieve the proper release of the club through the hitting area of sequence and fluency through the finish of the golf swing is essential. To achieve the smooth motion, always start the takeaway with the shoulders. Proper leg movement and weight shift is necessary to have the club release through the hitting area with consistency. It also allows for consistent ball striking. Clearing the left side for right-handed players allows the clubface to square to the target.

Keeping the shoulders turning after contact with the ball allows the fluency of the hand release to generate consistent distance with every shot. A shallow approach to the ball will allow for a lower ball flight. A steeper approach allows the ball to fly higher and land softer. A common flaw after a winter lay off is to have lateral movement during the shot. This causes many of the missed shots until one gets focused on the ball. Putting a shaft on the right hip for players from the right will make sure the hip turns back without any lateral movement. 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.

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Huntsburg By Nancy J. Saunders Government Trustee meetings are held the first and third Tuesday each month at 7 p.m. at the town hall. All township meetings are open to the public and residents are encouraged to attend. Call 440-636-5486 for information. The year end financial report for 2012 is available for public inspection. Call 440-6365486 extension 2 to make an appointment with fiscal officer, Michele A. Saunders. Zoning The zoning inspector is reminding residents to obtain a zoning permit prior to construction changes of any kind. He may be reached by calling 440-6365486 extension 3 and leaving a message. Pumpkin Festival It’s time to think about growing that giant pumpkin. The 44th annual Pumpkin Festival will be held Oct. 5 and 6. For seeds and how to grow a giant pumpkin call Jerry at 440636-5145. Huntsburg Maple Syrup Producers, to donate syrup for the Pumpkin Festival, call Nancy, 440-636-5197. We hope to show off all the fine syrup produced here in Huntsburg. Want to join the Festival committee? Call 440-636-5197 for information. Huntsburg Spring Clean Up Huntsburg residents only, Saturday May 4 from 8 to 11:00 a.m. at Huntsburg Park, 17085 Mayfield Road. RECYCLE Paper is accepted at the recycle bin at Huntsburg Recreation Park, 17085 Mayfield Road.

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gladness.” In 2011, the night before my scheduled Elizabeth discovered the prayer shawl lung surgery, a neighbor dropped by ministry accidently while paging through a carrying a long prayer shawl. She wrapped kitting catalogue. She saw the section on it around the two of us and said a prayer. prayer shawls and sent for their catalogue. The next day after the surgery the doctor The rest is history. stopped by to tell me he was unable to find The ministry itself was founded in 1998 the nodule he had hoped to excise. I love to by Janet Bristow and Victoria Galo, two think it was prayed away. graduates of the 1997 Women’s Leadership An active prayer shawl ministry Institute at The Hartford Seminary has been embraced by a lovely lady in in Hartford, Middlefield, Connecticut. The Elizabeth Fales, love of knitting/ who turns 80 crocheting has in May. She has been combined made 1,129 into a prayerful prayer shawls ministry and since 2005. She spiritual practice generously which reaches out gives each away to those in need to anyone she of comfort and meets, telling solace, as well as in them to pass it celebration and joy. on to someone Many blessings are in need such as a prayed into every premature baby, stitch. an ill person, a The idea cancer survivor. behind it is for one Her daughter to knit or crochet once gave a shawl a shawl, praying to a Vietnam before and during Veteran who was Elizabeth Fales the process of working on his making it for the person who will receive motorcycle. He carried it with him as he it. The shawls can be gathered and blessed visited each state of the Union. Elizabeth’s in a formal setting like a church service, shawls have also reached nine European then given away. The United Methodist countries. Church in Middlefield has started a prayer Elizabeth and her husband Ron, who shawl ministry and forms with pattern have seven children, will celebrate their suggestions are available in the church 60th wedding anniversary in May. Despite social hall. Call secretary Marcia Stanton suffering from macular degeneration she for more information. If you know someone manages to knit a shawl almost every day you want to give a shawl to, you can ask using two skeins of 7-oz yarn. She sits Elizabeth Fales to make one for you by comfortably in her broad armchair, praying calling her at 440-632-0114. She doesn’t as she knits for the person who will receive charge for the prayer shawl, but just asks this particular shawl and then gives a copy that you bring her the yarn. of the following prayer to each. In a small spiral notebook Elizabeth “May this gift made for you with love keeps a record of who receives a shawl be a mantle and sign of God’s sustaining from her. “I love to look through the book presence. and realize how many lives I’ve touched. I May it refresh your weariness; surround continue to pray for these people. What’s you with comfort in your suffering. most meaningful to me are the thank you May it encircle you with healing for notes I receive. I have a special album just for your pain; consolation in your loneliness. them.” Post Photo/ Nancy Huth May it bring you joy in sorrow or

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Harry N. “Fuzzy” Button, age 90 of Girard, formerly of Middlefield, died March 14, 2013 at St. Elizabeth Health Care in Youngstown. He was born July 19, 1922 in Middlefield, son of Gail Frederick and Bernice (White) Button. In his younger years, he was a Boy Scout and played basketball in high school. He graduated from Middlefield High School and served in the U.S. Navy during WW II. Harry married Theresa Bodnar in 1946; married 66 years before she died Jan. 31, 2013. They are “Together Again.” After living in Middlefield 1936-1950, they moved to Girard. He was truck driver and co-owner of Steel Truck Rentals. He was a member of the Teamsters Union and Fraternal Order of Elks. Harry was a very strong-willed man and enjoyed golfing and traveling in the motor home. He will be missed by his friends and family; four children, Garth (Gayla) Button of Hubbard, Merrie Lou (Jack) Pence of Beaver Creek, Marilyn (Harvey) Juarez of San Antonio, TX and Clifford “Kip” Button of Girard; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren and his brother Edward Button of Mesopotamia. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife Theresa; one granddaughter; his sister Lee Wesch and his brother Bob Button. Online condolences at www.russellfuneralservicesusa.com.

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Alyce G. Gledhill, 79 of North Bloomfield, entered eternal rest March 4, 2013 at UH Geauga Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born March 3, 1934 to the late Otto and Alice Wendt. Alyce is now once again reunited with her loving husband, Jonathan Gledhill, who passed away in 2006. She will be missed by her children, MSgt. (USMC) Kevin (Dyna) Mobley, Patricia (Andrew) Bogdan, Elizabeth (Patrick) Gwinn, Barbara Gledhill, John Gledhill, Darlene Mobley; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and many friends. She is preceded in death by her husband; daughter, Carol Ann Gledhill and one sister. Online condolences may be sent to www.bestfunerals.com. Emma Mae Jackam (nee Meyer), 85 of Middlefield, entered eternal rest Feb. 27, 2013 at home surrounded by her family. She was born April 8, 1927 to the late Adolf and Eva Meyer. She is now reunited with her loving husband of 61 years, Paul Jackam Sr. Emma was a lifelong resident of northeast Ohio. She enjoyed bowling, card stamping, crocheting, bingo, knitting, and being an avid supporter of her grandchildren’s sporting activities. She will be missed by: her loving children; Paul (Janis) Jackam Jr., Greg (Linda) Jackam, Janice (Gary) Shipman; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; childhood friend, June Turner and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Emma is preceded by her husband and four sisters. Online condolences and a tribute video may be observed at www.bestfunerals.com. Shaun Micah Sayre, 32 of Middlefield passed away March 17, 2013 at his residence. He was born July 15, 1980 in Claridon, son of John Sayre and Catherine (Ebner) Sayre McGranahan. He attended Lakeland Community College taking computer classes and worked at the Help Desk at the college. He enjoyed anything to do with computers, listening to music, and reading. He especially loved spending time with his nephews and nieces. He will be missed dearly by his friends and family; his mother Cathy McGranahan of Middlefield; his father John (Kathy Fletcher) Sayre of Hiram; his sisters and brothers, Tammy (Geoff ) Sadler of Hudson, Thomas (Kelly) McGranahan of Burton, Scott (Veronika) Sayre of Akron, and Philip (Lisa) Sayre of Chesterland; his nieces, Paige, Lindsay, Sydney, and Brooke; his nephews, Tristan, Caden, and Asher; his good friend Celesta Mullins; his grandma Wanda McGranahan and many Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. He is preceded in death by his step father Thomas McGranahan in 2006; his maternal grandparents, Jack and Rose Ebner; paternal grandparents, Jerome and Joanne Sayre and his uncle David Sayre. Burial was at Maple Grove Cemetery in Thompson. Online condolences www. russellfuneralservicesusa.com Dennis L. Shaffer, 75, of Middlefield, entered eternal rest Feb. 28, 2013 at Briar Hill Health Care. He was born April 21, 1937 to the late Russell and Ruby Shaffer. Dennis married Beverly Dayton on Feb. 20, 1954. He enjoyed fishing, yard work, over the road truck driving, decorating for Christmas especially his village and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be missed by his loving wife of 59 years; children, Deborah (Gary) Sakmar, Cynthia (Daniel) Liska, Timothy (Mary) Shaffer, Laura (Glen) Latimer; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother; three sisters and many friends. He is preceded in death by one brother. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in Dennis’ name to the Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., 44110. Online condolences may be sent and a tribute video viewed at www.bestfunerals.com. Catherine Edith Wood, 75 of Middlefield passed away March 8, 2013 at UH Geauga Medical Center. She was born on Aug. 31, 1937 in Evanston, Ill., daughter of Peter and Ruth (Finhoff ) Gresser. Catherine was a secretary 30 years at St. Frances Hospital in Evanston, IL. She married William “Bill” Wood Sr. in 1955. They were married 53 years before he died in 2008. She will be missed dearly by her friends and family; three sons, William (Retta) Wood Jr. of Middlefield, Jeff (Ellen) Wood of Garrettsville, and Terry (Pilar) Wood of Mundelein, IL; 14 grandchildren; and two great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband William Wood Sr.; two sons, young William Wood and James Robin Wood; her brother Peter Gresser and her sister Ruth Gresser. Online condolences to www.russellfuneralservicesusa.com. “Your actions, in passing, pass not away, for every good work is a grain of seed for eternal life.” ~ Bernard of Clairvaux

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And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. Psalms 1:3 My mother just passed away. As they lowered her casket into the ground next to my father, I watched my oldest sister chase her two-year-old granddaughter across the grass and gravestones. I am reminded of the story my sister always told about the way our mother had tied her to a clothesline when she was six years old, to keep her in the yard after she and her friend had jumped into the seat of the garbage man’s wagon in Caruthersville, Missouri, spooking the horse and sparking the only police chase in our family’s history. The last few weeks have been full of family stories, shared delight in silly and outrageous events and a few tears at the tragedies that struck so long ago. As we began to pack up my mother’s things we found her childhood report card from 1931, the first three entries signed by my grandfather, the last three by my grandmother because my grandfather was killed in 1931 when my mother was 11 years old. We found old obituaries of long dead brothers and sisters, pictures of my grandparents and aunts and uncles from the early 1900s, and a stack of love letters from my father, now dead 20 years, written in 1944 while he was on duty in the Coast Guard near Morocco. It still astounds me, that after 5 years of marriage, my mother survived his passing. The stories have allowed us to erect something solid, a family infrastructure,

something much stronger than the grief that laps painfully at our hearts. But the people in the stories are gone, the stories ended. It was the thing that I found next that gave me the comfort for which I yearned. Hidden in a little wooden box, carefully protected by a plastic sandwich bag, was a tiny book titled, “The Gospel of John”, dated 1932, a gift from a lady at church, given mere months after my grandfather was killed. For 80 years, my mother had treasured this tiny book, a gift from a loving Sunday school teacher; a testament to the roots of my mother’s faith. This was the source of her courage and hope, and I saw it as a gift of the unfailing grace of God, that after 80 years it had passed to me. It is clear to me now, more than ever before, that it is faith that endures, in spite of our troubles and grief. Even when we do not think we can hang on any longer, it is there, a patient servant, waiting to rescue us anew and remind us of the gift of mercy from a loving God. I called to locate the descendants of Mrs. Horace Gregory, the Sunday school teacher who had given this gospel message to my mother so long ago. I wanted to tell them of the 80-year journey of this tiny testament, but she never had any children. And yet, it is faith that endures. Martha Hammonds her husband, Mike are the directors for the Reformers Unanimous addictions program which meets every Friday night from 7 to 9:30 p.m. at South Madison Bible Baptist Church. For information, go to http://www.southmadisonbaptist.com

If Jesus Had a Talk Show By Ellie Behman I was sitting alone in the cabin a few years ago and turned on the television. At the time, the reception was poor and only a few programs came through. I was instantly discouraged with the inappropriate content, turned off the set and wrote the following poem. If Jesus had a talk show, how many would attend? Would they simply stare in silence or applaud right to the end? When He would raise his hand of love, would they joke about divorce? When He would say he died for all their sins, would heads hang in remorse? Would the ratings reach the highest since television began? Or would the show get cancelled because no one knew the Son of Man? If Jesus had a talk show would they fight to be near their Lord? Or would they wander off because the topic left them bored? As He would speak of loving one another, would the audience clap and cheer? Or would they shake their heads in doubt and begin to boo and jeer? If Jesus had a talk show would you like to attend? Or would your excuse include, “I’m busy now my friend.” Would the subject matter be too mild and make you feel too good? Would you be more comfortable hiding in the shadows if you could? What if Jesus had a talk show and you were the only guest? Would you stand proudly by His side or slip away like the rest? Would you openly proclaim your love on national T.V.? Or would you whisper it back stage where no one could hear or see? Isn’t it odd how some don’t care what secrets they reveal? It really doesn’t matter to them if they lie or cheat or steal And yet I wonder how many would be willing to learn and know . . . Just what was being discussed . . . “If Jesus had a talk show.” “Our Lord has written the promise of the resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf in spring-time.” ~ Martin Luther

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The name Easter has its origin in “Eastre”, the Anglo-Saxon goddess who symbolizes hare and egg. Or does it? Maybe as some believe, the word Easter really came from an early German word “eostarun”, meaning dawn and white. In any case, Easter is celebrated as the return of Jesus Christ to life after his crucifiction. This holiday is said to be the most sacred of all the Christian holidays or celebrations. The early Geaugans were Christian, so Easter was important to them. In fact, in early Geauga, the settlers were more likely to be in church on Easter than they were on Christmas. (Of course, it helps that Easter is always celebrated on Sunday.) Just as Passover which is dependent on the phases of the moon and has different dates each year, so Easter is also a movable feast. It is usually celebrated on the first Sunday after the full moon following the first day of spring. It could take place on any Sunday between March 22 and April 25. In early times here, in Geauga, many of the traditional trappings of Easter could already be found. Eggs, for example, have been regarded as a symbol of rebirth in most cultures since ancient times. It is said that early Egyptian Christians were the first to exchange eggs to symbolize the resurrection of Christ. Over time, this tradition was passed down to Christians everywhere. To make them more special, these Easter eggs were painted and decorated, this practice being called “Pysanka” which is a specific term used for the practice of Easter egg painting. Different parts of the Christian world preferred different colors and decorating techniques. Most of the early Geaugans followed the English style of coloring eggs, dying the

shells bright, solid colors and rarely painting them. It became the practice to place these eggs in “Easter baskets” which were made to resemble bird’s nests. By the mid 1800s, chocolate eggs were being made in Europe. Very shortly thereafter, the practice of making these special candies came to America and was enthusiastically received by the settlers here. At first, the chocolate eggs were sent to Geauga from the east. As chocolate and the egg molds became more available, housewives produced them for their families. Chocolate bunnies were made and, although never matching the popularity of the chocolate Easter egg, became a favorite in their own right. It is said that nowadays, 76 percent of the people who get a chocolate bunny bite off the ears first, while 5 percent bite the feet first and 4 percent eat the tail first. There are no accounts of how the early Geaugans ate their chocolate bunnies. But, people are people and the ears, feet and tail are easiest to get at. Hot cross buns, made by European monks, are counted amongst the earliest Easter treats. Besides these, the egg and bunny, other symbols of Easter were (and are) bonfires, candles, lilies, crosses, palms and lambs. All were well known in the mid 1800s. It was not, however, the custom to decorate one’s front lawn with them. Jacquie Foote is a volunteer for the Geauga County Historical Society’s Century Village Museum, 14653 E. Park St., Burton. For information about 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.

Did You Know? President Rutherford B. Hayes started the tradition of the White House lawn Easter egg roll in 1878 using real eggs. In 1981, the White House began using keepsake wooden eggs. This year’s version bears a portrait of the Obama family’s dog Bo.

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Cornerstone Bible Church March 29 Good Friday Service 7 p.m. at the Ministry Center, 15029 Enterprise Way, Middlefield (44062). March 31 Easter Worship 10:15 a.m. at Cardinal Middle School, 16175 Almeda Dr. in Middlefield (44062). Call 440-834-1925 or visit www.cornerstoneneo.com. First Congregational Church of Claridon UCC March 28 Maundy Thursday soup and bread supper at 6 p.m. followed by a short communion worship. March 30 Easter egg hunt 11 a.m. Crafts, games and snacks for children age 11 and under. March 31 Easter breakfast 8 a.m. Worship service 10 a.m. 13942 Mayfield Road in Claridon at the intersection of Route 322 and Claridon-Troy Road, 440-635-1467. The Federated Church of Chagrin Falls March 28 Maundy Thursday service 8 p.m. Meet in the sanctuary to reflect on the last week of Jesus’ life. Music for mediation begins 7 p.m. Prayer, singing, scripture and celebrating the Last Supper 7:30 p.m. until dark. Open to all. 76 Bell St. Visit www. fedchurch.org or call 440-247-6490. Grace Evangelical Bible Church March 31 Free breakfast 9 a.m. Worship service 10:30 a.m. 14951 Auburn Road in Newbury (44065) 440-564-9044. Visit Grace-ebc.org. Middlefield Bible Church March 31 Sunday School 10 a.m. Easter

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March 30: Pruning School Geauga County Ohio State University Extension and Sage’s Apples will hold a hands-on pruning school, “March In And Prune Out” at Sage’s Apples, 11355 Chardon Road (Route 6) Chardon. Registration 8:30 a.m., class 9 a.m. to noon. $20 per couple for refreshments, handouts and a half peck of apples. Checks payable to OSU Extension, mailed to OSU Extension, P.O. Box 387, Burton, OH 44021 or payable at the door. Call Geauga County Ohio State University Extension Office, 440-834-4656. March 30: Burton Easter Egg Hunt Rain or shine, 11 a.m. ages 1 through 6. Bring a basket for your goodies. Burton Village Park, south end of the square. Special appearance by the Easter Bunny. April 1: Help Support Ravenwood Support Ravenwood from the comfort of your home. Donate online at http:// Ravenwoodmhc.org or mail checks to Ravenwood Mental health Center, 12557 Ravenwood Dr., Chardon, OH 44024.

April 7: Pancake and Sausage Breakfast 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. American Legion Post, 14052 Goodwin St. in Burton. Call Ron 440343-1478.

May 8: Geauga Consumer Connection 4 to 7:30 p.m. A business to consumer event and a great way to support local businesses. You’ll be amazed at the diversity of businesses right here in the Geauga County. Call 440-632-5705 or e-mail info@ geaugaconsumerconnection.com. July 13: Mantua’s Annual Art on the Hill On East Prospect Street. Over 70 artisans display works of art amid live entertainment. Locally and regionally advertised to draw crowds. Application downloaded at www. mantuashalersvillechamber.com or call Christine Pitsinger at 330-414-6486.

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