Middlef ieldPOST Volume 9 ~ Issue 19
April 29, 2015
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Neighborly News from Middlefield, Parkman, Huntsburg and Surrounding Communities
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Berkshire Schools Page 8 The 2015 Leadership Geauga County Youth Class, made up of 21 high school juniors, travelled to several Geauga County businesses on April 16, are pictured here at Quintealia’s Tea Parlor. (center) Renee Petro, co-owner Quintealia’s Tea Parlor.
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A group of 21 high school juniors, representing all of the school districts in Geauga County, making up the 2015 Leadership Geauga County Youth Class, met at the LGC office in Chardon on April 16. They then boarded a school bus and travelled to several Geauga County businesses. “We target what we do and where we go based on needs of the kids,” said Dr. Bob Faehnle, executive director, Leadership
Geauga County. The business visits included Kinetico, Newbury, for the purpose of showing how a local man initiated, organized and now operates a multi-million dollar international company; Fairmount Santrol, a fabulous example of a prosperous company with a socially-responsible mission, their tag line: People, Planet and Prosperity; Buckeye Chocolates, Newbury, a family-owned
business demonstrating that a college degree is not always necessary for success and Cleveland Art, Chagrin Falls, Jason Wein an artist who made his child-hood dream a reality. The final stop was Quintealia’s Tea Room in Burton, operated by Annette Phillips and Renee Petro. These women have worked together for decades and have shared the
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By Eileen Epling ave you wondered how to make a difference in your own hometown? Susan West of Middlefield wanted to give back to her community by giving of herself. She thought and prayed about what she might do and believes the Lord directed her to Briarcliff Manor. By taking this first step toward volunteering, Susan found that she could spread a little cheer to others, stay local and meet some very interesting elderly people. Susan called Briarcliff Manor, spoke with the receptionist and a time was arranged to meet. Susan went to Briarcliff Manor and was interviewed with Hallie. After the interview, Hallie gave Susan several names from the list of 33 residents who would welcome a visit. For more than a year Susan has been enjoying visiting with, Velva, Esther, Lois, Betty and Elaine. Sharing lives is what happens when visiting. One resident Elaine spent many Continued on page 10
(l-r) Briarcliff Manor resident Elaine Bollmow and Volunteer Susan West enjoyed an afternoon visit on April 2, 2015. (Post Photo/EE)