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Geauga Small Business Expo
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he Geauga Small Business Expo, now in its 10th year, took place at Pine Craft Storage Barns just east of Middlefield on April 10 and 11. Attracting hundreds of local visitors and those from several adjoining states, this event continues to grow every year. This event began in 2006, when Paul and Marvin Wengerd announced Pine Craft Storage Barns’ move to Route 528. “A few area Amish-run businesses approached us and wanted to join us for our Grand Opening,” said Paul Wengerd. “It went really well and they were tickled pink with the results.” The name of this event has evolved over the years from Pine Craft Open House to Home and Garden show and this past year the official name became “Geauga Small Business Expo”. “We’ve had people calling since last November about the dates for the show and making reservations to attend,” said Wengerd. Amish and non-Amish businesses participate, offering an extensive line of goods and services including: bakery, kettle corn (popped on open fire), building
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supplies, lumber, roofing, indoor and outdoor furniture, c a b i n e t r y, p a i n t supplies, flooring, milling, financing and septic. The venue at Pine Craft comfortably
accommodates 30-plus businesses. This year a lunch stand was set up with funds supporting a local Amish school. A drawing for a large storage building was offered with proceeds dedicated to area families with extraordinary needs. “There is a two-fold purpose for this event,” said Wengerd. “One, to show our
customers appreciation, and two, by pooling our advertising funds together, we can give exposure to local start-up businesses who need the visibility; I know all about how tough that it is,” he added. “This has become a community event. People look forward to coming here, getting their coffee and donut and standing around talking with friends and local business people. Its a fun time.” The Geauga Small Business Expo is held every year in early April. For more information, call 440-632-0174 or stop in at 13650 Madison Road (Route 528) 44062.
How to Make It to 101
want to live to be 101 years old, I fstayyouactive. That’s the advice of Jennie
Graziano, who is 100 years old right now but will be 101 in October of this year. Anyone in their 60s or older could glance at her and think she is probably near their own age; she’s fashionably dressed, fast on her feet and always on the move. One of eight children of Italian immigrant parents, Jennie was born and raised in Cleveland, living in the Little Italy and Collinwood sections of the city. She was married for more than 60 years, but when her husband died about 15 years ago, her son Dominic brought her from Richmond Heights to live in an in-law suite in his Huntsburg home. Jennie remains incredibly independent. She does her own cooking, cleaning, gardening and baking. She said she has never bought a loaf of bread in her life because she bakes her own, using her mother’s recipe. She remembers her mother baking six to eight loaves for her family, but she generally only makes one or two at a time. “My mother was a great cook,” she said with an infectious smile, adding that she didn’t know how her mother managed to bake such wonderful things in the oven
of their Little Italy home that had gas on one side and coal on the other. She fondly recalls huge pots of soups and stews always simmering on the stove in giant pots. She
The amazing Jennie Graziano also praised her mother for strength and resourcefulness because when she first immigrated to America, she couldn’t speak much English and didn’t understand the money. But Jennie remembers taking the streetcar with her and she knew all of the
stops and exactly how much she had to pay. Her mother had a routine and every day there were certain chores to complete. Jennie and her siblings, all four boys and four girls, were well-behaved and she attributes that to the high respect they held for their parents. The most dramatic change Jennie has seen in her time is the increase of technology. She can remember her childhood with vivid accuracy and said she always remembers having electricity and luxuries such as a washing machine, even if it was a wringer washer. Just the small difference in her and her oldest sister’s ages represents an incredible change. Her sister used to tell her she was lucky for having a bathtub and electric lights so never had to use a washtub, outhouse or candles like she had. Jennie said that she is amazed at the advancement of electronics, even just since the death of her husband, and can’t imagine what the next 10 to 15 years will bring. Jennie likes to get out every day and move around, attending to yard work, sorting recyclables or straightening up in the garage. She loves to read, especially on Continued on Page 9
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Student Art Shows The Middlefield Historical Society will present the annual invitational student art shows in April and May, with the High School/Middle School show on Saturdays and Sundays, April 18,19, 25,26, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the lower level of the
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Historical Society, 14979 S. State Ave. Participating schools will be Cardinal High School, Chardon High and Middle Schools, Grand Valley High, Ledgemont High and Junior High, and Newbury High and Junior High. Cardinal Middle School will display in May at the elementary show due to space constraints. The elementary schools representing Berkshire, Cardinal, Cardinal Middle School, Chardon and Newbury will display their art on Saturdays and Sundays, May 9,10,16,17, same times and location as above. There is no admission charge, but donations are gratefully accepted. The area directly off the parking lot is handicapped accessible. Both shows are judged by professional artists and/or art instructors whose decisions are final. Thank you to the teachers and loyal co-sponsors, The Frank Agency and Western Reserve Farm Cooperative for their ongoing support. Please plan to stop in for both shows and be amazed at the impressive progression from kindergarten through high school.
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Village of Middlefield Update
By Mayor Ben Garlich
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uring our last council meeting, Village Administrator Dan Weir gave his annual Village review for 2014. All areas are showing improvement with additional utility usage as well as improved income tax revenue. We have solid financial reporting being provided and the finance committee has better information including our current financial position as well as future financial expectations. This has given the Village the ability to move forward to complete the repair of Glen Valley Drive as well as the ability to purchase some additional equipment that will enhance our ability to better serve residents. It is enjoyable to be looking at improvement when so many municipalities are spending their energy cutting services due to their reduced financial situations. With plans currently in motion we will see some empty retail space occupied within the next few months and additional manufacturing employment required as current projects are started and others complete. I thank all Village officials and employees for their efforts and attitude to work towards working in a cooperative
effort to assist and accommodate those who are willing to invest in our Village. As I’ve stated in earlier articles, I expect continued improvement for the foreseeable future. Our Police Department continues to impress me with their continued growth and their focus on community service. I’ve received more notes of appreciation in the last six months than ever before. Fire Chief Reed reported at the last council meeting that Police Sergeant Savage saved the life of a resident through being first on the scene and administering CPR. This is the second occasion within the last few months our officers saved a life. We are fortunate to have a dedicated and competent staff that serve us 24/7. The M.A.C. (Middlefield Activities Committee) is busy planning Middlefield Summer Fest which will be held June 20 this year. I know they are planning in addition to the parade, many activities that will be enjoyed by all ages. Parade sign-up is available on the website. Their goal is to provide an enjoyable day where we can socialize with friends and neighbors and will be affordable for all. All events are free and I look forward to another great day that will again conclude with an outstanding fireworks display. Please be informed, be involved, shop local and visit www.middlefieldohio.com.
Low Cost Spaying and Neutering Available at MPD Fix it in the Farmland (FITF) is a unique outreach program launched at Rescue Village in 2008 to help spay and neuter animals in the farmlands of central and eastern Geauga County. They are reaching out to establish a working partnership with the community and share humane education. Middlefield area residents can register now to see if they pre-qualify for the May 1 clinic that will be held at the Middlefield Police Department, 14860 N. State Ave, (44062) from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. To pre-qualify and register contact Joan Lax, Fix it in the Farmland Coordinator, 440-338-4819 ext. 21. FITF is made possible by a grant from the Ohio Pet Fund, and by PetFix Northeast Ohio and their mobile veterinary clinic. The program offers low cost surgeries to qualifying low income and Amish residents in Geauga County. Clients are charged a nominal fee of $15 per animal with the grants paying for the remainder of the cost and a rabies vaccine if needed. This fee-reduced, high quality spay/neuter service is crucial as fewer people are financially able to utilize existing veterinary clinics. FITF volunteers set-up and man the registration area, check in clients and their animals, answer questions, and monitor the animals before and after surgery. Clients are pre-qualified by the program coordinator prior to surgery day; there are no drop-ins. At the end of the clinic day, animals are released to their owners, who are given instructions under the guidance of PetFix veterinary staff.
Middlefield Recreation Announcements Safety Town is a five-day program presented by Middlefield Recreation that teaches children in kindergarten through second grade a wide spectrum of safety education. This program is sponsored by community organizations such as the Middlefield Police Department, Middlefield Volunteer Fire Department, Community Care Ambulance Service, Geauga Humane Society, Geauga County Health Department and more. It will be held May 15 at Jordak Elementary School from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The cost is $30 for Village residents and $40 for non residents. Register at the Middlefield Municipal Center, 14860 N. State Ave. (44062) Monday - Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or at www.middlefieldohio.com. Call 440-632-5248. On March 28, children and adults enjoyed Easter Egg Hunts in Middlefield. The Middlefield Recreation department is grateful for the donations and support from the following businesses and individuals: Arby’s, Ben and Karen Garlich, Bruce and Ruth Mahler, Carl and Donna Hornung, Dairy Queen, Gavazzi Family Chiropractic, Giant Eagle, Gold Key, Greg and Sheri Bean, Jackie Williams, Johnsonite, Karl’s Jewelry, Mary Yoder’s Amish Kitchen, MD Realty, Middlefield Sign, Sign Board, Nu Threadz, Paul Soltis, Precision Orthopaedic, RadioActive Electronics, Russell-Sly Family Funeral Home, Tall Pines Dog Training, Walmart, and White House Chocolate.
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Shown here is the Cleveland and Eastern Electric Railway car returning to Middlefield from its 2 hour, 15 minute trip from Cleveland. The exact location of the car is coming out of the parking lot at Dollar General onto Route 87 in front of CVS. It will continue to turn and go into the car barn that was right next to the Olde Towne Grille. The next morning it would leave the car barn and begin the four-to-five-round trips to Cleveland each day. Middlefield was the end of the line for the C and E. At one time there were three different railroads that came into Middlefield at the same time.
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A new club at Cardinal Intermediate School is changing how students are seeing the world around them. The Ecology Club is an idea from third-grade teacher Mike Topalian and fourth-grade teacher Charlotte Torre. Mr. Topalian and Ms. Torre present a list of potential discussion topics to the club and then allow the 43 students to vote on which they’d like to learn more about. So far, students have studied greenhouse gasses, global warming, pollution, whaling, tree identification and endangered species. One of the goals the club is considering, is raising money to donate towards saving an endangered species like the Sumatran Tiger or Giant Panda. Students are also learning about the importance of recycling and are assisting high school students with collections for the paper recycling program within the district. “I was surprised at the genuine interest the students had in these particular topics,” said Torre. “They’re starting to see how ecological issues matter in their everyday lives.” Ecology Club members are sharing their knowledge with other students in school by creating awareness posters. The Cardinal Board of Education voted to recognize the Ecology Club as an official school activity at their February meeting.
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The Cress family, KC with mom, Michele; sister, Sara and father, Bill. (MP Photo/CSD)
Cardinal Senior Signs Letter Of Intent A field of dreams awaits Cardinal High School Senior, KC Cress at Walsh University this August. Cress officially signed his Letter of Intent to play baseball for the NCAA Division II school on Wednesday, April 1. “My childhood dreams are coming true,” Cress said after signing his letter. “Playing college baseball has been my goal for a very long time, and I can’t wait to get there and get started!” Walsh University is an independent, Catholic university located in North Canton, which competes in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). “I loved the coach at Walsh and the academic programs they offer. It’s close to home and it’s just a good fit for me,” Cress said about his decision to commit to Walsh. In the meantime, Cress is looking forward to finishing out his high school baseball career this spring, making it his fourth season with the varsity team. Cress serves as captain and plays third-base, shortstop and pitcher. “We are so proud of the dedication KC has shown throughout his baseball career,” said KC’s father, Bill. “He’s worked really hard for this and he deserves it. The opportunity couldn’t have happened to a better kid. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for him at the next level; I won’t miss a game.”
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Student Certificates for Third Quarter Grades
Dozens of students in the third and fourth grades at Cardinal Intermediate School have been recognized for their hard work in the classroom during the third quarter. In an Academic Rally held April 1, students received certificates for their achievements in front of their parents, teachers and peers. Rallies are held every quarter and school administrators say they’ve served as a wonderful motivation tool for students. The Rally was also an opportunity for students to work on their positive behavior skills as part of the PBIS (Positive Behavior Interventions Support) model. Achievement certificates were handed out in the following categories: Straight A’s Honor Roll (4.0 GPA), Honor Roll (3.5-3.99 GPA), Merit Roll (3.0-3.49 GPA), Improvement Roll (awarded to students whose grade increased in at least one subject and did not decrease in any other), Kiwanis Award (third grade only), Huskie Pride Awards, Related Arts, Accelerated Reader Awards, CAVS Straight A All Stars and According to Humphrey Writing Contest Awards. Congratulations to all of our award winners! Huskie Pride!
Third-Grade Academic Rally
Brandon Wicks (MP Photo/OVS)
Cardinal Opens Season With Sweep Cardinal’s track teams opened the 2015 season with convincing wins at Newbury on Wednesday. The boys, led by senior Brandon Wicks, who won the 100-meter dash, long jump and 300-meter hurdles, beat the Black Knights, 77-45, while the girls came out on top, 75-40. “It was good to get out and race,” said Cardinal coach Greg Cicero. “We’ve been in the parking lot a lot because we don’t really have a track. We have cinders so this was really the first time we raced between the lines. We had some really good races.” Wicks ran a 12-second time in the 100 and finished the 300 hurdles in 48 seconds. He nearly matched his personal best with a 19-foot, 10 ¾ inch long jump. Wicks’ focus has set the example for what is a very young Cardinal roster. “He’s got the right attitude for a senior,” Cicero said. “He’s come a long way in his dedication and work ethic since he was a freshman and he’s dragging everyone else along with him.” Junior Lester Troyer won the shot put and discus and freshmen Jacob Revak and Hayden Cummins also turned in strong performances in their first varsity meet. Cummins won the 800 with a time of 2:24 and finished second in the high jump (54). He also ran a leg in the 4x800-meter relay that finished first. Aidan White, Chris Noreika and Jonathan Anderson also ran in the 4x8. Revak won the 200-meter dash with a time of 25.9 and kicked off the 4x100-
meter relay that finished first. Andrew Bolton, Kyle Simms and Craig Shanower rounded out that relay. Cardinal’s girls’ team is very deep in the throws and it showed against the Black Knights. Sophomore Sarah Riebe won the shot put and freshman Anna Avalon won the discus. Both throwers first had to win a throw-off at practice on Tuesday, which left them a bit weary heading into Wednesday’s competition. Riebe gained valuable experience last season and it showed at Newbury. “She had great improvement today,” Cicero said. “She was throwing just as far as she was at any point last season but she’s more consistent. She’s been working more on technique instead of just the release and she had a great day.” Avalon kicks off her Cardinal career with big shoes to fill. Her uncle, Tom Avalon, set the school record in 1994 with a discus throw of 54 feet, 3 ¾ inches back in 1994. She got off to a great start on Wednesday. Senior Ashley Lucarelli won both the 200 and 400-meter runs. She finished the 200 in 30.9 seconds and 400 in 1:10. She also ran a leg in the winning 4x200-meter relay with Caitlyn Lechene, Trisha Cesar and Erin Ross. Ross, a sophomore, won the 100 and 300 hurdles, despite having some difficulty perfecting a three-step approach to the hurdles on Newbury’s soggy track. (MP Article/OVS)
Jordak Elementary Art Show Middlefield Public Library, 16167 E. High St. (44062) will host an art show featuring amazing, sometimes creepy, but always helpful friendly invaders created by Jordak Elementary School’s second, third and fourth-grade students. Pop and snacks will be served. A limited viewing of the art display will also be possible from April 11 to April 16 in the large meeting room.
Geauga Caprine Kids 4-H Club
By Grace Toth
At the Geauga Caprine Kids 4-H meeting we decided on our float for the Maple Festival. The club discussed how the window display went for 4-H week. We also picked out tie-dyed T-shirts. We agreed that we would buy a new tool to make our buyers’ gifts. We are going to sponsor a family at the fair. Geauga Caprine Kids will be having a field trip at New Creation Farms in April. We played a game and had snacks. Our next meeting is April 28 at 6:30 p.m.
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Straight A’s Honor Roll (4.0 GPA): Nicole D., Guamay F., Emma G., Lillian K., Anna L., Jamie M., Liliana M., Daniel S., Logan S., Aaron T., Ian W., Carlie W., Zoey Y. and Rachael Z. Honor Roll (3.5-3.99 GPA): Sarah B., Ben B., Clayton C., Clayton C., Troy F., Emily G., Karah K., Alexander M., Emilea M., Jason P., Beau R., Ryan R., Alaina R., Kyle S., Wesley S. and Isabella Z. Merit Roll (3.0-3.49 GPA): Edward B., David C., Emily D., Alexander E., Aidan G., Dakota I., Tyheed J., Casey K., Carissa L., Caleb M., Timothy M., Dakota M., Jesse O., Sam O., Michael R., Kayla R., Jazlyn S. and Rylee W. Improvement Roll: Edward B., Ben B., James B., David C., Troy F., Amanda K., Angel L., Caleb M., Dakota M., Beau R., Jazlyn S. and Aaron T. Kiwanis Awards: James B., Emilea M., Logan S. and Jazlyn S. Huskie Awards : Clayton C., Aidan G., Lily K., Karah K., Alyssa L., Dakota M., Sam O. and Beau R. Related Arts: Danny C., Clayton C., Cheyann F., Carissa L., Beau R., Logan S., Carlie W. and Zoey Y. Accelerated Reader Awards, 15 Point Club: Austin A., Tyheed J., Julianne R., Jazlyn S., Kay W., Alissa D., Kylie M., Kayla R., Edward B., Jamie C., Mason L., Trenton B., Alex E., Allen M., and Rylee W.; 25 Point Club: Bethany B., Aaron T., Emily D., Cheyann F., Angelina J., Emilea M., Sarah B., Nicole D., Troy F., Alexander M., Dakota M., Jesse O., Tiffany W., Isabella Z., James B., Guamay F., Emily G., Alyssa L., Dixie M., and David P.; 50 Point Club: Emma G., Anna L., Kyle S., Zoey Y., Caleb M., Carissa L., Liliana M., Alaina R., Logan S., Carlie W., Casey K., Beau R., Daniel S., and Rachel Z.; 75 Point Club: Lillian K.; 100 Point Club: Ian W.; 250 Point and Beyond Club: Jamie M. CAVS - Straight A’s All-Stars : Sarah B., Clayton C., Nicole D., Guamay F., Emma G., Lily K., Anna L., Jamie M., Liliana M., Alaina R., Daniel S., Logan S., Ian W., Carlie W., Zoey Y., and Rachael Z. According to Humphrey Writing Contest Awards: Clayton C., Lily K., Carissa L. and Jazlyn S.
Fourth-Grade Academic Rally Straight A’s Honor Roll (4.0 GPA): Ethan D., Anastasia F., Caden G., Hennessy M., Hailey M., Cassandra N., Jenna O. and Nathan O. Honor Roll (3.5-3.99 GPA): Audrey A., Gavin B., Morgan B., Sabrina C., Kelsi C., Aiden C., Troy D., Emerald F., Cody G., Nathan L., Tim M., Madison R., Ty S., Sophia S., Josh S., Dylan S., Andrew T. and Lily W. Merit Roll (3.0-3.49 GPA): Xavier A., Robert B., Jacob B., Gabrielle B., Slater C., Ronee C., Chance C., Trey C., Michael D., Makya G., Shirley G., Trevor H., Thomas H., Ray K., Sheryl M., Paxton M., Isabella P., Aaron P., Chet P., Logan R., Jeremy R., Brandon S., Matthew S., Colleen S., Edward S., JR S., Brooke T., Josh T. and Tristan W. Improvement Roll: Kala A., Robert B., Morgan B., Slater C., Kelsi C., Aiden C., Troy D., Emerald F., Sheryl Mi., Hennessey M., Paxton M., Jenna O., Cameron P., Trinity P., AJ P., Jeremy R., Evan S., Josh S., Sophia S., Edward S. and Andrew T. Huskie Awards: Audrey A., Jacob B., Hailey M., Nathan L., Nathan O., Alyssa S., Brooke T. and Nathan W. Related Arts: Jacob B., Kelsi C., Sheryl M., Nathan O., Madison R., Brandon S., Colleen S. andTravisW. Accelerated Reader Awards, 15 Point Club: Bella C., Michael D., Tyler R., Zachary C., Ronee C., Skylar E., Troy H., Tyler M., Jaleya R., Salvatore V., Aiden C., Emerald F., Michael W., Morgan B. and Cameron P.; 25 Point Club: Audrey A., Jacob B., Logan R., Leanna B., Joshua H., Kelsi C., Hailey M., Gavin B. and Ty S.; 50 Point Club: Jenna O., Caden G., Nathan O., Lily W. and Dylan S.; 75 Point Club: Gabrielle B., Timothy M., Cassandra N. and Ethan D.; 100 Point Club: Sheryl M. CAVS - Straight A’s All-Stars: Audrey A., Jacob B., Ethan D., Anastasia F., Caden G., Cassandra N., Nathan O., Madison R. and Lily W. According to Humphrey Writing Contest Awards: Emerald F., Caden G., Jenna O. and Sophia S.
Invite To State Of Schools Address The Cardinal Local School District encourages all community members to attend the State of the Schools address on April 30 at 5:30 p.m. at the Middle School cafeteria. A showcase of student and school achievements starts at 5:30 p.m., with the formal address beginning at 6 p.m. This year’s State of the Schools Address will focus on Cardinal students, teachers, staff and community to keep the District moving forward. Superintendent Dr. Scott J. Hunt will highlight changes made this year and how they have benefitted students as well as the blueprint for future improvements. There are many exciting and innovative plans for the 2015-16 school year that will continue to set Cardinal apart. Some information to be shared will be on the Straight-A Grants/Distance Learning classroom, transformation, Huskie Nation Foundation, new school district logo, new website and small school collaborative to name a few.
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Western Reserve Academy, the premier private high school in the Midwest, welcomes you to explore your child’s potential with the Young Scholars Program, a fully-funded, intensive, three-week residential experience designed to provide academic opportunities beyond those available at most middle schools. Young Scholars is a select program, exclusively for talented students from small towns and rural areas. Young Scholars is looking for up to 20 current sixth, seventh and eighth-grade students with clearly demonstrated ability, exceptional academic potential and genuine intellectual curiosity in a range of academic areas. This year’s program is free of charge and admission is competitive. Each enrolled student will receive a full scholarship that includes classes, materials, trips, activities, and room and board. Don’t miss out on this free, life-changing opportunity. Visit WRA.net/youngscholars for details and applications. All applications, including recommendation forms and official school transcripts should be completed by April 30. Finalists will be informed on a rolling basis, with a personal interview and brief written assessment to follow. For information visit www.WRA.net/youngscholars. Founded in 1826, Western Reserve
Academy is an independent, coed, boarding and day school for grades 9 through 12. Located in Hudson, Ohio, WRA provides students with a transformative, top-ranked, college preparatory education, with 155 academic courses and 22 AP courses. WRA students are immersed in a tight-knit, supportive community with a 7 to 1 student teacher ratio, and more than 80 percent of faculty members living on campus. Students gain a global perspective with classmates from 14 countries and 23 states, and have opportunities and encouragement for growth outside of the classroom in the arts, athletics, sciences, languages and much more. Get to know Western Reserve Academy and learn why every Reserve experience is unique by visiting www.WRA.net.
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By Nick Fagan Are you ready to W.O.R.K. Out?! Geauga County Public Library is teaming up with University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center and the Geauga Park District to offer this exciting opportunity. Broken into four categories - Walk, Observe, Read, Know - this challenge will engage your mental and physical health. Simply register at any Geauga County Public Library to receive your Starter Kit. The challenge log will task you completing activities like hiking, attending library or park events, learning more about your health, participating in book discussions, or increasing technology skills. Complete the challenge to receive a final reward and be entered into a drawing for larger prizes such as a Fitbit, walking stick, yoga mat, or sporting goods store gift card. The program is open to anyone over 12 years of age and runs from May 1 through Sept. 11. Get started completing your challenge log by attending upcoming events at the Middlefield Library. The first program touches on mental health. “Everyday Tips for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care” will be held Wednesday, April 29 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Caring for a loved one with dementia can be an exhausting and daunting task. Jennifer Brush, international speaker and researcher in dementia care will share information from her book, “I Care.” She will discuss strategies to help families understand brain changes, minimize the care partner’s frustrations, manage changes in communication, and compensate for memory loss. Next learn about becoming a writer
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with author Paul Newman’ on Monday May 4 at 7 p.m. Paul Newman, Geauga County attorney, photographer, and author will discuss what it takes to write a book, how to market it, and what to do next. His most recent title, “Murder at the Maple Festival,” is a mystery set in Chardon. Whether a student, writer, or just interested in the process, don’t miss this opportunity to talk with an accomplished author. Books will be available for purchase and signing after the program. Finally, May ends with “Improve Yourself with Auburn ABLE” on Thursday May 21 at 7 p.m. Whether you are seeking a GED, brushing up on computer skills, improving language skills, learning English, hoping to advance in your career, or learning a trade, the Auburn ABLE program has something to offer. Diane Marjenin will discuss the variety of services and opportunities available at the ABLE site at the Cardinal Board of Education. Begin working on your future today Stop by the Middlefield Library, 16167 E. High St. (44062) or call 440-632-1961 to register for any of these programs But the excitement is just starting. Look for upcoming events on the Lincoln assassination, green smoothies, nutrition, and more. A huge thank you goes to the Friends of the Library for supporting W.O.R.K. Out through their ongoing book sale. Visit the book sale room weekdays from noon to 3 p.m. We hope you will W.O.R.K. Out with the Middlefield Library this summer.
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(back row, l-r) Kelly Timmons, assistant principal; Julia Lossaso; Adele Conklin; Nathan McFadden; John Shantery, Tyler Davidson, Eric Higgs. (front, L-r): Patti Samsa, Dillon Herendeen, Cennedie Hall, Allie Fleischer, Danielle O’Conke, Gabby Jadach and Riley Carey. (MP Photo/ BSD)
Real Money Real World Students from Mr. Higgs social studies classes participated in the Real Money. Real World simulation on Thursday, April 9. Members of the business community volunteered to advise the students on the economic and lifestyle choices they made. Thank you to the Ohio State University Extension office and community volunteers for this worthwhile program. Real Money. Real World. (RMRW) is a financial literacy program for youth from Ohio State University Extension. This curriculum has been highly successful because of the creative community efforts of Extension educators, local school teachers, and community volunteers. Real Money. Real World is fun and distinctive because it includes an interactive spending simulation that provides the opportunity to make lifestyle and budget choices similar to those made by 27-year-old adults. RMRW has three goals: 1. To increase participants’ awareness of how education level and corresponding career choice influence personal income and financial security. 2. To increase the students’ knowledge of money management tools used in daily spending for cost-of-living decisions. 3. To increase participants’ awareness of how income and lifestyle choices affect the amount of money available for discretionary spending.
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Gary Best from Best Funeral Home, enjoyed a day of calling Bingo for seniors at the Middlefield Senior Center on April Fool’s Day. Every Wednesday seniors enjoy a luncheon, play bingo and/or chair volleyball. Middlefield Senior Center is located at 15820 Ridgewood Dr. in Middlefield. Best Funeral Home is located at 15809 Madison Road in Middlefield, 440-632-0818.
How to Make it to 101 Continued from Page 1 cold or gloomy days, and will devour any book, fiction or nonfiction, as long as it has a good story. She’s not much for television but does like to catch the news and Judge Judy. Even though she has had a full life, one thing she’s never done is drive. A long time ago her husband tried to get her to drive, so she would go down their long driveway and then back up the entire drive to practice. One day it began to rain and her husband told her to drive the car into the garage and she did - literally - driving right through it. And that was the last time she was ever behind the wheel. Jennie ends her days hoping and praying her good health continues, but admits that at her 100th birthday party, when people said they wished her another 100 years, she thought that maybe she didn’t want to stick around that long. She misses many of her old friends who regularly dropped by to visit, but are now gone. She does have some old friends she calls ‘phone friends’ because they do talk on the phone, but they aren’t able to get together much because of the distance between them. What she does have, and highly cherishes, is a close-knit family of two children, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, and she considers it an incredible blessing that they are always nearby.
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Melvin J. Yoder, 80, of Middlefield, passed away peacefully April 15, 2015 at University Hospitals of Cleveland. He was born in Holmes County April 16, 1934 to the late Jerry and Mary (Troyer) Yoder. Melvin married Anna Schlabach Oct. 1, 1964. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. He will be missed by his loving wife of 50 years, Anna; children, David (Marian) Yoder, Lester (Emma) Yoder, Esther (Firman) Wengerd, Melvin (Barbara) Yoder, Edna Mae (Raymond) Troyer, Kathryn (Mervin) Miller, Marvin (Maria) Yoder; 45 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; one brother and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Melvin is preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Ella (Gingerich) Yoder; three grandchildren; three brothers and one sister. Melvin’s final resting place is in Miller Cemetery in Huntsburg. Online condolences to www.bestfunerals.com.
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April By Sara Teasdale The roofs are shining from the rain, The sparrows twitter as they fly, And with a windy April grace The little clouds go by. Yet the back yards are bare and brown With only one unchanging tree-I could not be so sure of Spring Save that it sings in me.
Congratulations Karen Fuller from Newbury! You won the Easter basket from Middlefield Cheese Co-op.
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Body Battlefield
ith sickness and disease, the conventional course of action is to attack the disease with a drug or nutritional supplement or both. Commercials reinforce this convention by promoting products that attack disease. Anyone raised with this mind-set recognizes the rationality of treating disease and sickness; and they feel short-changed by any doctor adopting a “wait and see” attitude. We can rationalize anything. I prefer research and reason. There is a downside to attacking disease and sickness, which is the damage inflicted to the body by the treatment itself; it can’t do otherwise. The process of attacking requires an arena – a battlefield upon which to fight: the body. Consider the ramifications of putting a chemical (drug or supplement) into the most complicated complex interactive chemical system in the known universe (the body). The FDA estimates adverse reactions to prescription drugs are the fourth leading cause of death. The FDA also found 80 percent of supplements do not contain what is on the label. It is impossible to calculate the magnitude of new reactions and altered normal reactions of one drug/supplement in the body, let alone 12, which as I understand is the national average number of drugs per person in America (and that does not count nutrition supplements). The conventional arsenal used to attack disease is unconventionally and wholly inconsiderate of the body. This is research.
Imagine trying to kill one bad person in a building with one simple bomb without damaging the building or any other person. Despite any commercial or government intelligence promising to protect the innocent, the body battlefield, there is always collateral damage. This is reason. On the other hand, wellness care does not recognize disease as worthy of attack. Wellness care works to maintain optimal body function. A fully functional body is an arena where disease and sickness can’t flourish. Working with the body instead of against the disease is foreign, even threatening to anyone seeking money and power. What need is pharmacopoeia in a battlefield fully healthy and functional? The merest notion of introducing chemicals into a rich, fertile environment is outrageous -DDT to kill insects, sorry about the eagle eggs! Wellness care requires a new way of thinking about health. Don’t attack high blood pressure (which is meaningless except in imminent death) and there is no such thing as preventative medicine. Instead, support kidney and adrenal function with food supplements not ‘nutritional’ supplements, exercise, chiropractic, acupuncture, real food not convenience food, and eliminate stressors, including so-called ‘healthy foods’ that are poison to certain people - like tomatoes or spinach are toxic to me. Digestive problems do not receive drugs or surgery. Instead, determine if a favorite food, (wheat or dairy or yeast/ alcohol) causes digestive distress and remove it. Then determine if the normal aging process (not getting old) is active such that, for example, the stomach is producing less acid resulting in reflux. Then use remedies to restore normal function to the stomach, gall bladder, large intestine, etc. Here is the conventional set-up: first, a body reacts normally to stress and toxins; second, authorities call the normal reaction a disease; third, people attack the disease. Attacking a normal reaction is lucrative when people are kept in the dark about the toxin. People respond better by removing the stress and toxin causing the normal reaction. To have a disease is to have something causing the disease. Remove the something is wellness. Attacking the disease (leaving the something in place) is convention. The trouble is peer pressure. Ultimately, most people (I emphasize) prefer ignorance so that they can ‘enjoy’ what everybody else is ‘enjoying . . . lemmings! Is it better to attack a disease in the battlefield or is it better to improve the battlefield body? The cost of health care and insurance depends upon what the majority prefers to enjoy. Dr. David Fakadej, DC, LMT, is the proprietor at Journey Health Care & Chiropractic, 17652 Munn Road, Auburn Township. Call him at 440543-2771, or email drfakadej@hotmail.com.
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By Nina B. Hartford April rain is here again; Hear it pitter, pitter, patter, On the leaves and on the trees, See it spitter, spitter, spatter. Rain, oh rain, don’t go away We need you for flow’rs in May; Drip, drip, drop and do not stop, Send a little rain our way.
NAMI Basics NAMI Basics is a free program for parents and caregivers of children and teens with a mental illness. Learn about mental health and how to support your child. The course is taught by a trained, experienced team. Monday evenings, April 13, 20, and 27, May 4, 11, and 18 at 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Middlefield Library, 16167 E. High St. (44062). Register at www.namigeauga.org/nami-basics.html, lreed@namigeauga.org or call 440-286-6264.
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health By Donald Benham
I wrote previously about traveling to Alaska in our airstream trailer with a group of about 35 other airstream trailers. We stuck around in Alaska because the fireweed had not gone to seed. It is said that when the fireweed goes to seed, bad weather is not far off. Things that I neglected to include in the last article about the Alaskan pipe line are that the oil that comes out of the ground is about 130 degrees and it has to be cooled before it is put in the pipe lines at about 103 degrees. When it reaches Valdez it has only lost a few degrees. The pipe line is built on piers allowing the pipeline to be several feet off the ground because they do not want to melt the tundra. Alaska has many features. One feature is that they have an area where they grow potatoes and vegetables of all kinds. The fertility of the soil is evidenced by the cabbages I saw at the Alaskan state fair. One cabbage filled a wheel barrow and weighed 64 pounds. The flowers were brilliantly colored. As we traveled and stopped at different welcome stations they had beautiful flowers and almost all the stops were growing at least three cabbages. Staked out close to the building they had one or two sled dogs which were friendly and approachable. What surprised me was how small the dogs were. I always pictured sled dogs as being very large but these dogs seemed to weigh no more than 70 pounds and were slender. We continued on to Mount Denali, the second highest mountain in the world, where we parked close and spent four days touring in that area. We could drive up to the gate of the park but no farther, except by bus, in order to keep the park in its pristine condition. We took the bus into the park about 20 miles. On the way in, we were not allowed to get off the bus. When the bus stopped we got out at the station where they sold food and souvenirs; a regular tourist trap. While we were standing we saw a huge herd of caribou. We were on a little rise and halfway down there was a brown bear looking for food. Our entertainment was when the brown bear curled up his feet and started rolling down the hill. The next evening we drove up to the entrance of the park and were watching the mountain when a bear
Same-day appointments often available. A Geauga County native, Dr. Arnold provides health and wellness care for all ages, from newborns to senior adults. Dr. Arnold believes in working with his patients to create a personalized care plan. For your unexpected medical needs, same-day appointments are often available. Just like the other trusted physicians of ValleyCare Medical Group of Ohio, Dr. Arnold is here for you. We accept most insurance, Medicare and Medicaid. 14950 South Springdale Ave. Middlefield, OH 44062
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came lumbering across the road with her cub. As she walked down this slight incline there were several caribou that were going to cross her path. The caribou did an about face and ran in the opposite direction while the bear continued to amble down the hill. The little cub stood up on his hind legs and watched them go. At Helee, where we were parked, there was a large coal strip mine and I was able to set up a tour to go through the mine. We were bused down to the bottom of the mine where they were mining the third layer of the nine layers of coal. There was surprisingly large dump trucks that were 13 feet wide and carried 50 tons of coal all at one time. The trucks left the coal mine to dump the coal into a large silo type of container. The container could hold up to 50 railroad hoppers of coal. The railroad trains ran south of Anchorage to Seward, Alaska where they loaded ships to transfer the coal to Korea. It seems that Alaska is so large, it is going to take another article to conclude my notes on Alaska, which I have barely touched. Donald Benham was born Nov. 28, 1919 in Ashtabula. After being educated in Ashtabula, he worked on the railroad for 38 years and was in contracting work for 12. He was married for sixty-nine years to Flora and has three daughters. He served in World War II in the Army’s transportation corp. He’s traveled extensively in U.S., Canada and Mexico. He lived in Florida for 35 years and now resides at Brooks House Assisted Living in Hiram.
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Event to Help Save Baby Michael By Nancy Hrivnak
Mark Morgan and friend spending New Years at UH Rainbow & Babies Children’s Hospital.
Community Rallies to Support Geauga Teen Friends and family of Newbury teen Mark Morgan have banded together in a series of fund raising efforts to benefit the Mark Morgan Medical Fund. In Oct. 2014, Mark, 15, was diagnosed with acute transverse myelitis, a rare neurological disorder. The Newbury High freshman is now adapting to being home after four continuous months in three different hospitals. To help the Morgan family with medical bills and modifying their home for wheelchair accessibility, the Mark Morgan Benefit Committee, self-dubbed Mark’s Minions, established a Go Fund Me page and hosted a spaghetti dinner. On April 25, the committee will host a reverse raffle and dinner at Hickory Lake Inn, 14592 Stone Road in Newbury (44065). The fund raiser is sponsored by the Newbury Joint Recreation Board and will feature a television raffle, a $2500 grand prize and Chinese and silent auctions. On Oct. 8, 2014, Mark began experiencing unexplained numbness and tingling in his legs. By the time his school bus dropped him at home, Mark could not walk. His older brother, Michael, 16, carried him off the bus. Mark’s parents, Matt and Marie, rushed Mark to the local emergency room where Mark was transported by ambulance to University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital in Cleveland. Mark was paralyzed from the waist down and
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diagnosed with acute transverse myelitis (TM), a neurological disorder caused by inflammation of the spinal cord. In cases of TM, immune cells attack and injure the nervous system, causing temporary or permanent damage. Transverse myelitis is a rare disorder; 1,400 cases are diagnosed in the U.S. each year. Mark received all medical treatments available but the Morgan family will never give up hope for Mark’s complete recovery. They remain optimistic and are thankful for the support of their friends, family and community. To buy event tickets ($50 per person) and/or television raffle tickets ($10 each), visit Middlefield Bank, Newbury Branch, or contact Chris Taylor, 440-539-8929 or richris99@aol.com. To make a donation, contact Marlene Stefancin, 440-564-7062 or stefancin223@outlook.com. Monetary donations can be made at any Middlefield Banking Company branch or mailed to The Middlefield Banking Company, c/o Mark Morgan Benefit, P.O. Box 208, Newbury, OH 44065. Make checks payable to Mark Morgan Benefit. You can also donate by going to the Mark Morgan Medical Fund Go Fund Me page, visit www.gofundme. com/lhe6p8. For more on acute transverse myelitis, visit the Transverse Myelitis Association website at www.myelitis.org. Mark Morgan Benefit Committee is at 10691 Music St., Newbury, OH 44065.
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Chinese auction such as a grill, patio Eight-month-old Michael W. Hall is furniture, entertainment tickets, and gift waiting for a liver transplant, but a suitable cards. The family reports that both the donor organ must be found quickly, before Amish and non-Amish communities have damage to Michael’s liver threatens his life been incredibly generous. even more. He has been officially listed to Michael’s biliary atresia is a disease receive a liver transplant for three months. of the bile ducts that only affects infants, Michael is the son of Newbury t h o u g h t High School sometimes to sweethearts, be present at graduates birth. Scientists and husband know that and wife Nick biliary atresia is and Desiree not hereditary; Hall. Since age parents do four weeks, in not pass it on August of 2014, to their child. t h e c o u p l e ’s It is neither youngest son contagious nor has been in preventable and out of and is not Rainbow Babies caused by and Children’s a ny t h i n g Hospital in done or not Cleveland. A done during condition called pregnanc y, biliary atresia is according to destroying his American Liver liver function. Foundation. M i c h a e l ’s Eight-month-old, Michael W. Hall Bile is f a t h e r, N i c k a digestive liquid made in the liver that works full-time for Independence travels through the bile ducts to the small Excavating. His mom, Desiree managed intestine, where it helps digest fats. In biliary the Wendy’s in Chardon until forced to atresia, the bile ducts become inflamed and take family leave to meet Michael’s needs. blocked soon after birth, and bile remains in Michael’s big brother Joseph is 19 months the liver where it destroys liver cells rapidly old and makes a career of hugging, kissing and causes cirrhosis, or scarring of the liver. and playing with his sibling. Unfortunately, there is no cure for biliary On Saturday, April 18 at the atresia. The only treatment is a surgical Middlefield Auction Barn, 15848 Nauvoo procedure in which the blocked bile ducts Road (44062), adults can enjoy a Chinese outside the liver are replaced with a length auction, Amish bake sale, chili-cooking of the patient’s own intestine, which acts as contest, pork or chicken dinner, and a a new duct. This surgery, called the Kasai battle of five local bands for $25. Dinnerprocedure, was performed on Sept. 3, 2014 inclusive tickets for children age four to 10 to try to fix Michael’s problem but did not are $15 and free for children under 3 years work for him. old. Dinner-inclusive tickets include a sheet “Michael’s support system is his family of 25 Chinese auction entries. Doors open and a medical team that could be no at 2 p.m. Proceeds will go to helping with better,” said Michael’s mom. People from Michael’s medical expenses. Baby Michael out-of-state who read the baby’s story will greet well-wishers at his fund raiser for online continue to volunteer for testing to a short time, health permitting. see if they are compatible liver donors. All Pre-sale tickets are available by calling options are being explored. Great efforts Michael’s aunt, Donna Light, 440-476-0998; have been made to raise money for liver grandmother, Darlene Light, 440-474-4185; match testing, donor expenses, and any aunt, Deanna Berlinski, 440-318-4008; other expenses that may further Michael’s or aunt, Doreen Hallbom, 440-478-4167 cause. “Every donation makes a big impact who, with Michael’s second grandmother, on this family,” one family member wrote. Romona Mills Lilley of Middlefield, have For information about baby Michael, been busy collecting donations for the visit the Facebook page Michael W. Hall Benefit Dinner/Auction. For information about the organ-donation process, visit www.Lifebanc.org. Lifebanc is the organfor pregnant women and donation coordination agency for northeast families with young children Ohio.
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Springtime Resurrected By Roger Kruse
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ap buckets are hanging on the maple t re e s, d a f fo d i l s decorate the stark landscape in bright yellows, Amish horses can be seen pulling the bladed plow through the dormant earth, and the sunshine warms your back as you linger outside. Welcome spring . . . we have anxiously awaited your return! For those of us who endure the harsh, seemingly endless winters here in northeast Ohio, spring is much more than a seasonal ritual. It represents a new beginning, a new hope, a deliverance from the long dark night of the soul. Just when we felt like we couldn’t handle one more day of cold and ice, winter’s tight grip seemed to loosen. We knew it would. Spring has never failed to show up. God in His wisdom has ordained the seasons of life. Spring, summer, autumn and winter will continue until this earth gives way to the new heaven and new earth promised to His children. I suppose it is not surprising that I have often contemplated the connection between the changing seasons here in Geauga County and those unique periods of life that unfold in each one of our lives. We can all look back on happy, carefree times when life was full of joy and bright with promise. Yet, we have also known difficult days when the hardships of life cast a heavy fog over us. The many problems,
we inevitably face, squeeze us tight until we are sometimes left gasping for our next breath. Why do the trials of life keep knocking at our door? You would think that we could just insulate ourselves from adverse circumstances and avoid those unwanted seasons. After all, snow birds fly south for the winter. They escape this ice box we call the Buckeye state. Like it or not, there is no running away from the problems of life. Even Jesus said, “In this life you will have tribulations.” Sickness finds us, relational dysfunctions plague us, and depression would love to camp out at our door. So what is this so called “wonder of spring” we embrace? Is it merely an illusion or do we really have reason for optimism? Jesus also said, “Be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” The Savior was already anticipating His victory over the enemy of your soul. Though He would suffer on the Cross, Christ would also rise from the dead. His resurrection guarantees that nothing will ever be able to separate us from the Father’s love. Even in our darkest hour, Jesus stands beside us. He will never forsake us. He gives strength, a promise and a purpose for living. One great day to come there will be no more tears and no more sorrow. But even now, the risen One is our help and our hope. Between his regular ministry journeys to India, Roger Kruse can often be seen tending his garden, running the trails of Geauga County, and always calling to mind the love and faithfulness of Jesus our Savior.
In Memoriam
Ella L Hall, age 83 of Middlefield passed away April 15, 2015 at The Weils of Bainbridge Assisted Living in Bainbridge. She was born Oct.18, 1931 in Akron, daughter of Alvin and Minnie (Repp) Huffman. A graduate of Middlefield High School, she also went to Business School for 2 years. She married Charles Hall Feb. 2, 1951. They were married over 44 years before he died Jan. 21, 1996. On Oct. 31, 1965, Ella started the business of Servisoft of Middlefield, Inc. She was a member of the United Methodist Church in Middlefield and the Women’s Golf Association. She lived in Lake Fairway Country Club in N Ft. Myers, Fla. during the winter months. She enjoyed flowers and loved spending time with her friends bowling, golfing, and shopping. She especially loved being with her grandson. She will be missed by her friends and family; her son Dennis and his wife Diane Hall of Parkman; her grandson Nicholas Charles (Lesley) Hall of Parkman; her brother Eugene (Demi) Huffman of Pennsylvania; and her sisters-in-law Kathy Huffman of Kansas, Martha Huffman of Ft. Myers, Pat Hall of Middlefield, her bother-in-law (Gertrude) Hall of Middlefield. She is preceded in death by her husband Charles L Hall; her parents and two brothers, Bob Huffman and Dick Huffman. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the First United Methodist Church of Middlefield, P.O. Box 207, Middlefield 44062. Online condolences may be made to www. russellslyfh.com. Helen W. Walsh, 80, of West Farmington, passed away March 29, 2015, at her home in Corpus Christi, Texas. She was born June 11, 1934 in Cleveland to the late Ignatius J. and Ella (Butler) Whelan. Helen was the owner and operator of Sweetwater Farms and Kennel and a member of Fowler Community Church. She enjoyed wintering in Texas, gardening, bird watching and genealogy. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband, George J. Walsh who she married Nov. 28, 1953, her children, Peggy (Don) Covey of Mesopotamia, Brigid (Joe T. ) Cook of Corpus Christi, Patrick (Carol B.) Walsh of Leesburg, Va., Hugh (Christal) Walsh of W. Farmington, Kelley (Greg) Walsh-Clarett of Cleveland, George (Carol A.) Walsh of Mesopotamia, Daniel (Donna) Walsh of Birmingham, Ala., John Walsh of W. Farmington, Martha (Tim) Rabbitts of Mesopotamia, and Joseph (Christina) Walsh of Middlefield, 24 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, sister, Patti (Ted) Campbell of Fort Wayne, Ind., and a brother, Jack (Jessie) Whelan of West Monroe, La. Besides her parents she was preceded in death by her sisters, Mary Whelan Anderson, and Joan Powers. Helen has asked that donations be made to Wounded Warriors. Condolences to the family at www.russellslyfh.com.
community bulletin board April 17 to 19 and May 1 to 10: The Music Man The Music Man will run at 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, and 2 p.m. Sundays. Tickets $10 children 12 and under, $15 students and seniors, $18 adults. Geauga Lyric Theater, 101 Water St., Chardon (44024), 440-2862255. April 18: Revival/Gospel Music 7 p.m. Free admission /offerings taken. All are invited. With Linda Weber of Sole Purpose Ministries. Claridon Town Hall, 13930 Mayfield Road, at Claridon Troy and Route 322. April 18: Forestry Class 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Service Foresters work with private landowners on forest management from tree planting through harvesting. Topics: how trees grow, property tax reduction programs, the economics of forestry, timber stand improvement, and the if, why, when, and how to sell timber. No cost, dress for weather. Coffee provided, bring sack lunch. Register at 440-564-5883. At Punderson State Park Chalet. April 23: Children of Trauma Training Breakfast, registration 7:30 a.m. Program 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Continuing education training limited to clinical professionals working in Geauga County. $25. Register at 440-285-3568 ex: 212 or gibaldil@ ravenwoodmhc.org. at St. Mary’s Church, 401 North St., Chardon (44024). April 27: Kickstart College Fair 6:30 to 8 p.m. Over 55 colleges, universities
and other groups will help students search for educational opportunities after high school graduation. Students and parents from all schools welcome. At West Geauga High School Gymnasium, 13401 Chillicothe Road in Chesterland (44026). April 29: Review and Understand Soil Test Results 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Learn to interpret and understand soil test results. Know what they mean to determine needed action. Brief presentation then individual consultations with a Master Gardener. Preregistration encouraged, but walk-ins welcome. To register call OSU Extension office, 440834-4656. Make checks payable to OSU Extension and mail to P.O. Box 387, Burton, OH 44021. At the OSU Extension Office, 14269 Claridon-Troy Road in Burton. May 13: Splash WomenSafe Spring Luncheon Doors open 11:30 a.m. $30 or glutenfree/ vegan dish for $35. Chinese auction. Reservations at www.fows.info or call 440285-3741. In St. Mary’s banquet room, 401 North Street in Chardon.
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Absentee Ballots Absentee ballots are now available for the Tuesday May 5 Special Election for Kenston School District and West Geauga School District voters, as well as voters in the Lake County Financing District (Riverside and Madison Local School Districts). To vote an absentee ballot, voters may submit a request to Geauga County Board of Elections, 470 Center Street, Bldg. 6-A, Chardon OH 44024. Absentee applications may be requested by calling 440-279-2030 or going to http://www.co.geauga.oh.us/Departments/ BOE/Important-Voter-Information and downloading an application, filling it out, signing and mailing to the Board of Elections. Deadline for requesting an absentee ballot to be mailed is noon on Saturday, May 2.
Summer Youth Employment Program Geauga County Job and Family Services will offer a Summer Youth Employment Program to eligible youth ages 16 through 24 in Geauga County. The Summer Youth Employment Program enables low income, TANF eligible Geauga County youth to gain work experience while earning a paycheck up to 40 hours per week. Youth interested in participating may apply at Geauga County Job and Family Services, 12480 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon on May 7 from 1 to 6 p.m. or May 14 from 2 to 4 p.m. Evening appointments available May 14, but must be scheduled no later than May 12 by calling 440-285-1122. Parent or guardian must accompany youth under age18. Visit http:// geaugajfs.org/SummerYouth/SummerYouth.html or call 440-285-1122.
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