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)
***Denotes FIRST TIME Tour Stop 1. (The) Barn Treasures 440-632-1858 15264 Kinsman Rd. Middlefield - 44062 Enjoy Free snacks, 15% off consignor items plus many special one-day deals. Finale Fun 2. Beth & Dawn’s Garage Sale*** 440-668-7573 :45 begins at 2 d 16029 Nauvoo Rd. Middlefield - 44062 String Ban Delight in delicious refreshments while saving 10% off Real Deal your purchases on tour day! he & Peruse t 3. Bistro 608 at Grandview*** 440-834-4661 13404 Old State Rd. Middlefield – 44062 Auction! Taste Traci’s FAMOUS Fried Bologna sandwich, Receive a coupon for 1 free appetizer from select menu Tu,W, or Th w/ purchase of 2 dinner entrees 4. Blazin Bills Restaurant 440-834-1111 12891 Main Market Rd. Burton - 44021 Enjoy rib samples, onions rings and cole slaw. Receive a coupon for one appetizer value up to 10.00 with purchase of 2 entrees from our menu. 5. Burton Log Cabin & Sugar Camp 440-834-4204 14590 E Park St. Burton - 44021 Free Gift with purchase, syrup & candy samples all day, candy making & tours throughout the day 6. (The) Craft Cupboard 440-632-5787 14275 Old State Rd. Middlefield – 44062 Stop in for ideas to get inspired! Plus take 25% off the purchase of one item. 7. Creekside Lawn Furniture 440-632-9720 17169 Swine Creek Rd. Middlefield - 44062 Tour the shop & see furniture being built. Refreshments available, Free Bird Seed samples. 8. End of the Commons General Store 440-693-4295 8719 State Rt. 534 Mesopotamia - 44439 Corner of Rt. 87 & Rt. 534 Free reusable tote for each participant and Free samples all day 9. For the Birds, Wildlife & More 440-286-1622 153 Center St. Chardon - 44024 Receive a free gift for just stopping in! Plus 20% off any one birdfeeder 10. Fowler’s Milling Company 440-286-2024 12500 Fowlers Mill Rd. Chardon - 44024 Take a tour of this 1834 Grist Mill while trying out some of their delicious products. 18. Richards Maple 440-286-4160 11. Geauga County Airport 440-632-1884 545 Water St. Chardon - 4402 15421 Old State Rd. Middlefield – 44062 Come try all things Maple. Free samples all day. Visit the County’s Best Kept Secret! Free tour of Plus Free Maple Sap Cooked Hotdog!!! the airport and free coffee. 19. Sharon James Cellars 440-739-4065 12. Hershbergers’ Housewares 440-632-9065 11303 Kinsman Rd. Newbury - 44065 15419 Madison Rd. Middlefield - 44062 Sample one of our dessert specials and get a Free gift - selected kitchen item, votive or tart. coupon to be used on your next visit for a Receive $5 coupon for purchase of $25 or more free pretzel appetizer with purchase. 13. Kalle Naturals, LLC 440-548-200 20. Sirna’s Pizzeria 440-708-1130 17677 Reeves Rd. Middlefield - 44062 11782 E. Washington St. Auburn - 44023 Try healthy alternatives to the coffee, shakes, and snacks you Enjoy a slice of farm-fresh pizza at Sirna’s Pizzeria. crave! Find your favorites and take 10% off Also receive a coupon valued at over $5.00 for your purchase on tour day! your next trip to Sirna’s Pizza! 14. Mulligans Pub 440-834-0417 21. Special Hands Shoppe*** 440-632-0659 13768 Main Market Rd. Burton - 44021 15910 West High St. Middlefield - 44062 1 free game of putt putt and 1 free medium bucket of balls Receive 2 free raffle tickets for a chance to win 15. (The) Nest*** 440-862-1441 one of our custom made gift baskets. 520 Water St. Chardon - 44024 22. Sport Rack*** 440-286-8766 Tour the crafting studio while munching on a goodie, PLUS 11858 Mayfield Rd. Chardon - 44024 receive 10% off all purchases. Pick & purchase your ‘Collectible’ 2015 TOUR T-shirt 16. Punderson Manor Lodge*** 440-564-9144 for printing & watch the process! Take 30% off any 11755 Kinsman Rd. Newbury - 44065 in stock purchase (Varsity jackets excluded) Explore the Library and one of the Estate rooms of Historic Punderson Manor Lodge; get a special offer back for a Haunted 23. Valentine Antiques*** 440-251-2477 119 Main St. Chardon - 44024 & History Tour and dinner. Visit our NEW location and take 20% off 17. Reba’s Second Look 440-632-0510 your purchase of $25 or more 14449 Old State Rd. Middlefield - 44062 Door prizes, refreshments and 10% off all furniture await you!!!
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Join us for the FINALE at {F} Middlefield Market 15848 Nauvoo Rd Middlefield for entertainment, auctions, vendors & free snacks beginning at 3pm (additional food available). Maps must be validated by 3:45pm & YOU MUST BE PRESENT to be eligible for Prize Drawing!
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A Look Back in Time
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The Parkman “Buckeye” Band had it’s beginning in the fall of 1886. A Parkman High School band had been organized and some members of the community wanted to involve all residents in some type of band and thus the “Parkman Town Band” was formed. The first meeting of the Parkman Town Band took place at “Factory Hall”, today called the Parkman Community House. In September 1888, the band was invited by the Grand Army of the Republic posts of Geauga County to attend the National Encampment at Columbus, Ohio. It was here that every member was given a buckeye, strung on a silk cord, to hook in the button hole of their uniform. It was under these circumstances that the band decided to change their name to the Parkman “Buckeye” Band.
Here the band is shown in downtown Middlefield getting ready to board the Cleveland and Eastern Interurban street car to Burton to perform one of their many engagements. Membership in the Parkman “Buckeye” Band was not an easy commitment. The band rehearsed 40 weeks a year and had engagements all over the northeast Ohio area. The tally on their Golden Anniversary in 1936 was over 2,000 rehearsals and almost 900 public appearances. They estimated over 1,000 miles of marching. No matter how many events were on their schedule, the band vowed to always be on hand to donate its service to the Parkman Memorial Day exercises. It is believed by this writer that the band was in existence for almost 70 years.
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cardinal local schools Bobby Mrosko, awarded the “Grit Award Congratulations to senior Bobby basketball at Cardinal High School. He was Mrosko, who was awarded the “Grit Award” the starting tight end on this year’s 8-2 by Positive Coaching Alliance at the football team, and he was also awarded CVC organization’s Cleveland Chapter Youth Second Team and All-Geauga First Team Sports Awards last after the season. night at Hawken Bobby is the son of School. Robert and Susan The Grit Mrosko. Award is given to Cardinal is a student-athlete one of several who “personifies local high schools the characteristics and youth sports of resiliency, organizations that determination and has partnered with a never-give-up Positive Coaching attitude. The athlete Alliance to promote receiving this award “better athletes, has overcome better people.” a significant PCA is a national life challenge, organization demonstrating grit founded in 1998 by Bobby Mrosko (MP Photo/CSD) both on and off the Jim Thompson. It’s field, inspiring everyone around them by mission is to replace the “win at all costs” their actions and their attitude.” mentality with the idea of the “doubleBobby was involved in a near-fatal goal coach,” and to help develop “triple accident after his eighth-grade year. After impact competitors” who strive to make multiple surgeries and grueling rehab, themselves better, their teammates better, Bobby returned to play both football and and their sport better.
Shepard, Fenselon Lead Cardinal To First Win Cardinal fourth-grader Brooke T. admires the work on display at the Invaders Art Show at the Freezing temperatures couldn’t stop the circle for the Huskies and allowed just Geauga Public Library in Middlefield. the Cardinal Huskies in their quest for win No. two hits and a run in two innings to pick 1 this season. The Huskies, led by Ashleigh up the win. Courtney Ellis threw the final Shepard and Lexy Fenselon, pounded out four innings. It was her first varsity pitching The truly amazing, sometimes creepy, but always helpful friendly invaders art display took 16 hits to beat Gilmour Academy, 16-5, action. Ellis struck out six in her four innings over the Geauga Public Library in Middlefield April 17. The art show featured work from in a non-conference of work. “That was Jordak Elementary and Cardinal Intermediate second, third and fourth graders. matchup at Gilmour on great to see,” Ikeler said. Thursday. “That was her first time “It was great,” said pitching on the varsity Cardinal coach Dennis and some of those runs Ikeler. “The girls went were unearned. I had out there and had fun some JV kids out there tonight. They played and everything, so I well. We had good wasn’t upset over that. It offense, good defense. was a good experience They just came into for the JV kids to get out their own tonight. there in a varsity game.” Hopefully we can carry With Baril, that forward.” Shepard C a r d i n a l ’s s t a r t i n g was 4-for-5 with two third baseman, on the triples, three runs mound, Ikeler was scored and she knocked forced to shuffle his Ashleigh Shepard (MP Photo/OVS) in five runs. “She was on it lineup. Shepard moved today,” Ikeler said. “She was seeing the ball from second to third and Fenselon moved well and standing up and driving through from centerfield to second base. Allissa it.” Nevison filled in for Fenselon in center. For Shepard and the Huskies, the win “Allissa Nevison had a spectacular catch out was long overdue and provided a confidence there,” Ikeler said. “Haley Adams did a great boost heading into the final month of the job behind the plate and everybody played season. “I think it boosted our confidence well.”Adams was 2-for-5 with three RBI and a lot,” she said. “I think taking a break from Baril and Nevison also knocked in a run for the (league) games too kind of gave us a the Huskies. Cardinal heads to Harvey on relief to get our heads back together and I Friday in search of a winning streak. definitely think that we played as the team that we are today.” Fenselon also had a big day at the plate. She was 3-for-4 with a double and three RBI. “Lexy finally came out of her slump,” Ikeler said. “She was driving the ball well and had some nice, solid hits.” The Huskies jumped out to a 4-0 lead in the top of the first and added four more in the second to take control of the game. The Lancers got one back in the bottom of the second but Cardinal’s five-run third put the game away.“It felt awesome,” said senior Jess Koches. “We’ve been waiting so long for it. We’ve been fighting and it’s not that we haven’t been having fun but we haven’t Ask Urban Growers Greenhouse to donate 15 percent of your total purchase toward the New Cardinal Stadium. been playing like a team. It was good to May 1 - June 30 at the Middlefield (Harrington Square) and Burton (16130 Claridon Troy Road, Route 700) locations. see that team again.”Megan Baril started in
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Safety Town 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 June 8 to 12 at Jordak Elementary School from 9 to 11:30 a.m. $30VR/$40NR. Register by May 15 at the Middlefield Municipal Center, 14860 N. State Ave. (44062) Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or at www.middlefieldohio.com. Call 440-632-5248 or visit www.middlefieldohio.com.
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East Geauga Kiwanis Fish Fry East Geauga Kiwanis had a very successful Fish Fry on April 17. They served 367 customers at The Middlefield Fire Hall dining hall, one of their largest crowds ever. The menu included Pollock fish, shrimp, baked potato or French fries, cole slaw, roll, drink and dessert. The profit from these events goes back to the community through such endeavors as Santa’s Hideaway, Next Step Program, Berkshire Schools, Cardinal Schools, Amish Schools, and The Middlefield Fire Dept. Not only do Kiwanis members work at the Fry but also Cardinal Key Club members, Cardinal Builders Club members and spouses of Kiwanians. Burton/Middlefield Rotarians also help with Fish Frys and EG Kiwanis members help at Rotarian Pancake breakfasts. East Geauga Kiwanis are always looking for new members to provide service to the area. If you are interested, please call Nick Frank 440-632-0366. Our next Fish Frys are May 1, May 15 and May 29 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
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Rotary and Special Needs Fishing Event
By Jim Dvorak In 2013 and 2014 the Rotary put on a Special Needs Fishing Event. At the Rotary meeting on, April 15, three local businesses were honored that have been a big part of this project. Grandview Golf Course and Pleasant Hill Golf Club donated their golf carts to transport the children from the school buses in the parking lot of the Walter C. Best Wildlife Preserve to the Fishing Docks and places along the lake to fish. O’Reilly Equipment owners Jeff and Paul O’Reilly, picked up the golf carts with their trailers the night before the event, dropped them off early in the morning, picked them up after and took them back to the golf courses. This year’s Special Needs Fishing Event will be Tuesday May 19 and the rain day will be May 20. It will be held at the Walter C. Best Wildlife Preserve in Munson. As always it is sponsored by the Rotary Clubs of Geauga County, the Chip Henry Institute, Geauga Park District and the Geauga County Educational Service Center. Contact me, event coordinator Jim Dvorak at 440-554-1404 or email dvorak07burton@gmail.com.
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The 2015 Garrettsville Idol adult semi-finalists. (front row, l-r) Aimee Beelen, Lexi Dall, Melissa Duvall, Samantha Smith and Krissy Rossi. (middle row, l-r) Tiffany Bolton, Sara Apthorpe, Raelynn DeBevitts,Katie Gembicki and Assyria Gray. (back row, l-r) Ashley Anderson, Cullen Davis, Rebecca Varga, Cody Tetting and Diana Ball. Not pictured David King. (MP Photo/GS)
Spanish N. H. S. Inductions On April 16, Berkshire High School inducted new members into their chapter of the Spanish National Honor Society. Congratulations! (above, first row, l-r) Emily Shantery, Julia Losasso, Sam Anderson, Brad Lockhart, Kieran Wichert, Rachel Rich and Samantha Jackson. (second row, l-r) David Tucek, Kylie Scott, Katie Dingman, Breanna Pennypacker, Miles Chapman, Justin Politzer, Nathan Schultz and Jarrett Smetana. (standing, back row, l-r) Nick Paul, Sam Fisher, Samantha Hargis, Cennidie Hall, Alexandria Sanda, Melissa Braun, Alyssa Maier and Abigail Carlson. (MP Photo/BSD)
The 2015 Garrettsville Idol teen semi-finalists. (front row, l-r) Hunter Adkins, Kaylee Martin and Corin Colton. (middle row, l-r)Jessica Erb, Lexy Smith, Kiley Weis and Elisha Bly. (back row, l-r) Sara Hodson, Elek Kitchen,Megan Ryser, Cali Apthorpe and Taylor Brown. (MP Photo/GS)
Competition writers (l- r) Victoria Anderson, Anne Reed, Kaitlin McFadden and Sam McClintock. (MP Photo/BSD)
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The 2015 Garrettsville Idol youth semi-finalists. (front row, l-r) Alee Blohm, Joy Carpenter and William DiTomaso. (back row, l-r) Olivia Sheer, Maria Rodrick and Ilona Kitchen. (MP Photo/GS)
On April 11, four of Berkshire’s most creative middle school writers traveled to Hudson to compete in this year’s regional Power of the Pen competition. Victoria Anderson, Anne Reed, Kaitlin McFadden, and Sam McClintock all qualified to attend this competition and wrote on prompts like “Waiting” and “Get Caught in a Lie”. Berkshire would like to congratulate these wonderful, creative minds for their outstanding efforts and performance.
Garrettsville Summerfest Announces Idol Semi-Finalist More than 43 contestants competed in a closed audition held at James A. Garfield School’s, hoping to keep their dreams alive by becoming the next Garrettsville Idol. Judges Danny Deakins, Wendi Brown, and Jackie Rinearson were given the difficult task of selecting those who would receive the golden ticket to move on to the May 17 semi- finals. After some lengthy deliberations, 35 contestants’ dreams of being named the next Garrettsville Idol were still alive and will have the opportunity to compete in the semi- finals held next month. There will be two incredible shows for the Garrettsville Idol Semi-Finals on May 17. The first show will start at 4 p.m. and feature the youth and teens, while the second show will start at 6 p.m. and feature the adult contestants. Each contestant will perform an entire song with music accompaniment before a live audience at James A. Garfield High School’s Iva Walker Auditorium. The winners of the semi-finals will advance to the finals held Sunday June 28 during Garrettsville Summerfest. Tickets for the semi-finals are $3 for each show and are available at Skylanes Bowling Alley, 8311 Windham St., Garrettsville, 44231. One can reserve tickets and pick them up at the auditorium on the day of the performance by calling Aaron King 330-524-2646. Garrettsville Summerfest is traditionally held on the fourth full weekend of June at the intersection of State Routes 88 and 82 in downtown historic Garrettsville. For more information visit the website, www.garrettsvillesummerfest.com
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Susan Dacek was born and raised in a suburb of Cleveland. She has been a resident of Geauga county and neighboring communities for 33 years. She has a passion for the arts and entertainment and how music, arts, and creativity feeds your spirit, boosting your health.
dream of owning a tearoom. And with the encouragement of Leadership Geauga and the Red Key Network (a Geauga women’s business support group) they have made their vision of a tearoom a reality. While there, the young people enjoyed a sampling of the menu and Petro instructed all, about public and private table etiquette. For more information about Leadership G eauga Count y, visit www.leadershipgeauga.org.
The 2015 Youth Class of Leadership Geauga stopped to hear the business success story at Quintealia’s Tea Parlor in Burton on April 16. (l-r) Dr. Bob Faehnle, director Leadership Geauga County, Donna Papp, Patty Molnar, Paula Halford, Angie Daugherty and Uncle Andy Bushman.
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her. The film showed how the father tried to make the piano, first from wood and then he and his friends created a steel piano. In the end it did not work out and the father realized that he would not be best suited to care for his daughter. As the story unfolded you found yourself wrapped in his hopefulness and creativity and desperation. In the end you were saddened by the reality of life and that things sometime just don’t work out. But mostly you could feel how noble it is to push through the struggle of life and at least be able to say I gave it my best, I tried my hardest. I also watched the film “Danny Collins”. It was funny and hopeful as it depicted Danny’s life as a rock star and how he would have changed his life if he would have received the letter sent to him from John Lennon many years ago. Right now it is playing at the Cedar Lee theaters so you have a chance to see it. There are many other remarkable films shown at the festival. You just have to read through the description and make careful selections. The Geauga Public Library System has a number of independent films on the shelves so you can get a taste of these magical, strange and thought provoking films and get ready for next March for Cleveland’s 40th film festival.
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This past March Cleveland celebrated the 39th year of the international film festival at the cinemas at Tower City. What’s that you say? A film festival you say? Cinemas at tower city you say? Yes, yes, and yes! And not only that but right now it is rated as the number two film festival in the nation. Each year hundreds of films are submitted to the powers that be for ratings and selection. And the best are chosen to be viewed by people like you. The festival runs for about 12 days including two weekends. They start as early as 9 a.m. and run until as late as 11.p.m. There are eight theaters at tower city and films are now also shown at satellite locations like Solon, Cedar Lee, the Beachland Ballroom and other place throughout Cleveland and Akron too. This makes for a lot of films to review. You can purchase several different packages as a card holder, having access to any film you want to see or just purchase one ticket at a time. People come from all over to be a part of this activity. They drive to the rapid stations and catch the train in. Some people actually stay downtown for a few days. People who used to live in Cleveland come back into town just for this event. It is a culture all its own. Some of these films are weird or strange but some are very cool, enlightening and thought provoking. One time I saw a film titled “The Piano”. It was in Japanese with English subtitles. The people in the movie were getting a divorce and each parent wanted to have custody of their little girl. They decided that whoever can provide the girl with a piano would be able to keep
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or those of article in this issue, but it really is a great you fortunate way to spend time together with Mom. enough to have There’s food, flowers, fun and most of all your Mom with you just the memories made. over this Mother’s Day The past several years, we’ve come count your blessings to know a mother-daughter duo that has and cherish every made the Drive-it-Yourself Tour a tradition. moment. So often we Lori and Brittany have participated in three take that time for granted until it’s gone. If years of tours, as a matter of fact they have you ask most Moms what they want most gotten it down to such an adventure they it’s just to spend time with their family, so have mastered getting to all 25 Stops in the this year why not allotted time and still spend a memorable arrived at the Finale day together? with a trunk full Think about all of purchases! This the things Moms year, Lori is facing ‘traditionally’ like… the bittersweet shopping, getting challenge of a ‘deal,’ receiving choosing stops flowers, getting the alone. Brittany ‘inside scoop,’ eating will not be good food (and accompanying making sure YOU are her, as she will be eating!) Of course if Brittany and Lori Gorrell planning the SDIYT. g r a d u a t i n g l a t e r she could do all of (MP Photo/DG) that day from Kent this in one day WITH you, well wouldn’t YOU State University! We have come to know just make her day? I know that sounds like Brittany through the tour and send our a whole lot of work to plan the perfect day. congratulations, and applaud the tenacity Ok, you caught me in a shameless plug. This of Mom Lori to get in as many stops as she perfect day is already all planned for you can before heading to graduation! We look and your Mom (and sisters, and Grandma, forward to having them back at full force and Aunt…) just join in the Annual Spring next year and can only wonder which stop Drive-it-Yourself Tour on May 9 as planned Brittany’s Graduation Gift will come from. by the Destination Geauga Office. You can Sorry Britt, no car dealers this year! read more about it in the accompanying
Volunteer and Spread Cheer Continued from Page 1 years ballroom dancing with her late husband and loves to hear “Till Then” by the Mills Brothers. Susan pulls up the song on her phone and sets Elaine’s’ slipperedfoot to tapping. “Spending time with these women is very rewarding” said Susan. “It makes me feel so wonderful!” Susan likes to spread cheer and she is rewarded with smiles and cheer coming back to her. If you have never been to this facility, it is gorgeous and the staff is friendly. Visiting time is 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Briarcliff Manor also hosts a yearly Volunteer’s Dinner as a thank you to the volunteers. So, if you are still
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community interest Take Your Life Outdoors Ever wonder about the roots of the ubiquitous poly furniture? Poly furniture is made of 100 percent recycled milk jugs; just ten jugs will make one pound of lumber. A poly Adirondack chair, on average, is produced from 550 milk jugs and is a lightweight at 55 to 60 pounds. Other features of the Adirondack chair are the 28 color choices and it can be folded for minimum storage. If you are looking for locally-made Adirondacks by Berlin Gardens made in Berlin, Ohio, call or visit the local dealer, Mullet’s Footwear and Country Cedar. Mullets’ carries a full line of poly furniture and wooden products including Weaver Barns and Miller Barns. One of the popular products is the locally made Bylers Outdoor Furniture’s wooden children’s play set. These durable play sets can be customized, are also available in vinyl and will be delivered and setup. Think of the next generation waiting to enjoy their playtime. Weaver Barns made in Sugarcreek Ohio
are another great product. These Amishmade barns, sheds, garages, cabins and other custom structures are some of the best quality on the market. The Weaver Barns structures use 2’x8’s, tongue and groove treated floors, reinforced door frames. Mullets has been in business for 20 years and their helpful, knowledgeable sales staff will help you find the right product. Mullets Footwear and Country Cedar is located at 4853 Kinsman Road (Rt. 87) in Middlefield, one mile west of Mesopotamia. Store hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. 440-693-4363. They do not accept credit cards. Come in and see the extensive display of furniture and sheds. Next time you are relaxing in your lightweight, foldable poly Adirondack chair in your favorite color and are thankful for its low maintenance: thank your milk drinkers, recyclers, innovators and workers. Enjoy the outdoors!
It’s Spring Drive-it-Yourself Tour Time As sure as the daffodils will bloom, and the robins return you know it is spring when you start seeing signs for the Annual Drive-it-Yourself Tour. This year’s excursion is Saturday, May 9, so clear your calendar and invite your favorite ‘road trip buddy’ for a day of fun and exploration. The event is a tradition in Geauga County that kicks off National Tourism Week in fine fashion, and gives everyone an opportunity to be a ‘tourist in their own backyard.’ So how does it work? First you need a List and Map of the 25 participating locations, (page 2 of this MP) each featuring special activities, giveaways, sales, samples or demonstrations to participants. Choose a minimum of 10 stops that appeal to you, and get your map stamped at that location. Choose places you’ve never visited, or pick your favorites for a great sale or special activity. This year’s tour has seven first time stops, several stops making a re-appearance to the tour after being off for a few years, and some standby favorites. “I love talking with participants throughout the day, and at the Finale,” said Lynda Nemeth, Destination Geauga director, “I hear the same phrase at least 100 times a day ‘I’ve drive past that place almost every day and have never stopped until today, I’m so glad I did!’ We love giving people that reason to stop!” Participants can choose to visit the recently awarded Cleveland Hot List Winner The Nest, the
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Live United was the theme of United Erica Acheson, of Fifth Third Bank, who Way Services of Geauga County’s Annual served as a 2014 campaign co-chair with Meeting April 17 at the Notre Dame Education Monica Lennon of University Hospitals C e n t e r . G e a u g a With over M edical 200 guests, C e n t e r , United Way thanked the celebrated its community over 50 years f o r of valued contributing co m m u n i t y t o a support. campaign In the which raised past year, $ 9 2 1 , 5 3 5 . United Way “We are has made humbled big changes b y t h e in the way it generosity of addresses individuals community a n d problems by businesses adopting a who give «Community of their Impact» time and model, with resources to plants to help their move to a n e i g h b o r s . new model W e a r e of funding. Jarrod Tudor, interim dean Kent State University Geauga and i n c r e d i b l y While still United Way Board Member spoke at the UN Annual Meeting, lucky to live f u n d i n g April 17. in such a programs beautiful relating to education, financial stability and county with so many resources. health, they are narrowing focus toward Unfortunately, not all residents enjoy the goals such as education and finding high standard of living that many of us do. ways to provide benefits and services so We are fortunate to have such a generous individuals can remain in their jobs and community that is willing to give to those homes. In the health arena, United Way is who are less fortunate.” currently focusing on disease prevention and access to health care.
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community bulletin board 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. April 30 through May 2: Rummage Sale Thursday, Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to noon. Bake sale, Chinese auction, household, clothing, games, toys, glassware, misc. Accepting donations 440-632-9510 Christ Covenant Church, 16406 Route 87, Middlefield (44062). May 1: Church Women United Meeting Registration at 9:30 a.m. followed by worship and program on human trafficking and salad buffet lunch . All welcome, free admission. Bring Love Loaves from last meeting and canned food, paper products for food cupboard. Call Lynnette, 440477-2822. At Huntsburg Congregational Church, 12435 Madison Road, Huntsburg. 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) May 1: Bainbridge Swing Dance Lesson 8 p.m. Dance, live music 9 to 11:30 p.m. Adult $10, student $8, family $25. Bainbridge Town Hall 17826 Chillicothe Road, Chagrin Falls ( 44023). 216-316-0068. May 2: Troy Township Contra Dance. Lesson 6:30 p.m. Dance 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Adult $8, student $5, family $25. Troy Community House 13950 Main Market Road (Route 422 ) in Burton ( 44021).
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May 6: Good Agricultural Practices Training Geauga County Extension Office, 14269 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton (44021) 1 to 4 p.m. Ashtabula County Extension Office, 39 Wall Street, Jefferson (44047) 6 to 9 p.m. Focus: reducing microbial contamination on fruit and vegetable farms, food safety, good agricultural practices. Recordkeeping binder and certificate of participation given to participants. Visit www.producesafety. osu.edu/events to download registration form before April 29. Registration, $20 each, pay by cash or check made out to Ohio State University.
May 19: Chagrin Falls Contra Dance Lesson 8 p.m. Dance, live music 9 to 11:30 p.m. Adult $10, student $8, family $25. Chagrin Falls Town Hall 83 N. Main St. (44022).
May 8 and 9: Mothers’ Day Plant Sale Noon to 7 p.m. Friday. Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. rain or shine. American Legion Post 459, 14052 Goodwin St. Burton, (44021). 440-834-4532
June 6: Troy Township Contra Dance Lesson 6:30 p.m. Dance 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Adult $8, student $5, family $25. Troy Community House 13950 Main Market Road (Route 422 ) in Burton ( 44021).
May 9: Make Your Own Fairy Garden 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $35. Lovely miniature fairy gardens are popular and fun. Learn about Fairy Gardens and create your own. Instructions, examples and coaching. Container, soil, plants and miniature accessories provided. Bring your imagination. Preregistration encouraged, but walk-ins welcome. To register call OSU Extension office, 440-834-4656. 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.
June 14: Caveman Crawl 7 to 8:30 a.m. registration. 8:30 costume judging, 9 a.m. race. Free food and awards follows. West Woods in Russell Township. Just over 3.1 miles to walk or run. All ages welcome. Visit http://bit.ly/gpdcaveman for
May 15: You and the Future of Your Business 7:30 to 8 a.m. registration and networking. 8 to 10 a.m. program with Q&A. Experts discuss business organization, tax implications, valuation, legal, and asset and transfer funding. Kent State University Geauga, 14111 Claridon Troy Road, Burton (44021).Registration https://may15-ggpsuccessionplanning.eventbrite.com or call 440-564-1060.
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May 23,24: Civil War Encampment The Geauga County Historical Society will bring back the Civil War Encampment for the 150th anniversary of the last year of that conflict. Re-enactors will create military and civilian scenes from period and answer questions. For information, contact the business office, 440-834-1492 or info@ geaugahistorical.org.
official registration form and online registration link. Registration $20 by June 8, $25 on race day. Free 2015 race day T-shirt for first 250 to register. Proceeds benefit the Chip Henry Institute for Outdoor Adventure. June 16: Chagrin Falls Contra Dance Lesson, 7:30 p.m. Dance 8 to 10:30 p.m. Adult $10, student $8, family $25. Chagrin Falls Town Hall, 83 N. Main St. (44022). Free PiYo fitness classes Mondays 9 a.m. Thursdays 6 p.m. Bring yoga mat, hand towel, water bottle. Walking and running groups at church Friday mornings, 9 a.m. Walk 1 to 2 miles at easy pace. Running is no drop pacing. Middlefield First United Methodist Church 14999 South State Ave. (Route 608), one block south of Route 87 in Middlefield Village. 440-632-0480. Free Produce Giveaway Fourth Tuesday each month. Pick up 4 to 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 14999 S. State Ave. (Route 608). Pick up inside if inclement weather. Handicap accessible. 440-6323-0480.
Geauga Consumer Connection Show Consumers can “try before they buy ” and indulge in two of their favorite hobbies at the Geauga Consumer Connection show: eating and shopping. And it is all for free. This popular annual show, scheduled for Wednesday, May 6 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at the Sisters of Notre Dame Education Center Auditorium, 13000 Auburn Road in Chardon, features scores of Geauga County businesses sampling and selling their products and services. One of more popular features of this highly-attended show is the free food samples offered by area restaurants and food stores. Consumers can graze their way through the exhibit hall as they discover Geauga businesses and speak with business owners and managers. Some of the businesses sampling food are Arabica Café, Kathryn’s Cakes, Rise & Dine Café, Zestive Parties, Chow Down Catering, Bada Bing Pizza, The Hungry Bee, and more. This year, consumers will be asked to vote for their favorite bite in the first Geauga Consumer Connection Taste Off. In addition to tasting some of the best food Geauga County has to offer, consumers can visit with scores of local businesses and shop their products and services. Meet area businesses offering travel services; health care; financial services; pet services; home maintenance and improvement services; and more. The Geauga Consumer Connection show is a great opportunity to “try before you buy.” Guests will be amazed at the flying fingers of Sleight of Hand Magician, Mark Miller, from Perfect Occasion Costumes and Magic in Middlefield. Mark began his magic career while serving in the United States Navy. He thrills audiences with cards, coins, mind reading and expert sleight of hand. Mark has a quick wit and comedic delivery that is sure to add to the fun. This once-a-year event is a “can’t miss” opportunity to discover local businesses from throughout the county and Shop Geauga. The first 400 people attending the Geauga Consumer Connection will receive a complimentary re-usable bag to collect their special finds as they browse. No advance registration is required. Geauga Consumer Connection sponsors include Cold Nose Companions Dog Training, EcoWater Servisoft, Nevar Dental, Beaches & Dreams Travel, Women’s Journal, and Highway Garage and Chardon Square Auto Body. Preston Superstore is providing the Parking Shuttle. For more information, visit the event website at www.GeaugaConsumerConnection. com or call the Chardon Chamber of Commerce ,440-285-9050. Five local Chambers of Commerce promote, develop and serve the civic and business interests of their local areas throughout Geauga County. Those chambers are Burton, Chagrin Valley, Chardon, Chesterland and Middlefield.
Breeders and Feeders 4-H Club By Mike Fenstermaker Our last meeting was held March 15 at Munson Town Hall, Shannon Lewis did a health report on concussions and Mike Soltis gave a report on flooding. We had pizza before leaving our meeting to go roller skating. Some members visited Holly Hill Nursing home. We made meal bags for meals on wheels and want to thank the Taylor girls for making a wonderful window display. We will have a candy bar sale as a fund raiser and our club will sponsor the Maple Tap at Camp White Wood. 4-H camp scholarships are available and you must attend Quality Assurance on May 2 from 10 a.m. to noon.
Greener Fields 4-H Club The Greenerfields Club held its April meeting at the Auburn Town Hall. We talked about how we got second place for the Window Painting for 4-H week. Then, we talked about how we are doing the Chardon Maple Festival Parade. The club talked about all of our service we are doing like the Maple Festival in April, Dog Warden in May, Rabbits to Nursing Home in June, Food Drive in July, and painting at the fairgrounds in Burton. We all mostly got boxes of chocolate bars $1 per each bar.
Favorite Books To Celebrate Mom Here are some wonderful books available at the Middlefield Library for young readers and their mothers to share. “A Mother for Choco” by Keiko Kasza. Choco is a little bird who lives all alone and sets off to find his mother. Though bits of him match other mothers in his neighborhood, no one looks just like him. Discouraged, Choco finally finds a very unconventional mother to call his own. “Seven Silly Eaters” by Mary Ann Hoberman. Peter wants only milk, Lucy won’t settle for anything but homemade lemonade, and Jack is stuck on applesauce. Each new addition to the Peters household brings a new demand for a special meal. What’s a mother to do? It isn’t until Mrs. Peters’ birthday arrives that a present from her children solves the problem of how to deal with special food requests with a hilarious surprise. “Me and My Mom” by Alison Ritchie. Little Bear’s mom is wonderful! She can string together the longest daisy chain, make the loudest echoes in a cave, and balance three apples on her nose. But the best thing she does is love her little cub! “I Love You, Stinky Face” by Lisa McCourt. Mothers love their children and this unconditional love is truly tested. Lisa McCourt and Cyd Moore beautifully weave a reassuring tale of the love and affection of a parent. “Mommy Hugs” by Ann Gutman. This simple board book with warm illustrations of a variety adorable baby animals cuddling
with their mommies celebrates the affection between mothers and children. “Piglet and Mama” by Margaret Wild. Poor Piglet has lost her mama! “OIIIIIINK!” she cries finally in despair, and “OIIIIIINK! There you are!” cries her mama. Reunited, they cuddle, make a daisy chain and roll in the mud. “My Mom” by Anthony Browne. We meet Mom over a cup of coffee, clad in a floral robe. The ultimate message is: “I love my mom and she loves me! (And she always will.)” “My Monster Mama Loves Me So” by Laura Leuck. At once tender and funny, this monster bedtime story is guaranteed to generate giggles, tickles, and plenty of monster hugs. “Owl Babies” by Martin Waddell. Three baby owls awake one night to find their mother gone. When will she be back? What scary things move all around them? Stunning illustrations capture the a little owls as they worry and the joyous flapping and dancing and bouncing when the mother returns. “Dinosaur vs. Mommy” by Bob Shea. Dinosaur is spending the day with Mommy. ROAR! By bedtime, it looks like Mommy is down for the count. Is one little red dinosaur just too much for her, or will Mommy win? Full of the bold graphics and exuberance that has made the Dinosaur vs. series so popular. The Middlefield Library is located at 16167 E. High St. (44062). 440-632-1961.
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To be able to share ones passion makes every day a gift. Coy Smith moved to the Geauga area for a job over 20 years ago. In 2004 his doctor told him to start exercising and he chose to do so on a mountain bike. He loved riding and quickly developed friendships. Soon more and more people were riding bike trails with him. It was always fun, but adventures, mishaps and normal wear occurred so the bikes needed upkeep and repairs. Being a tooling engineer, Smith stepped into the role of bike mechanic and expert, so decided to open a bike shop, a shop that does the best repair jobs around. Word of mouth from happy customers has greatly expanded Smith’s business. Because he loved riding on the beautiful country roads, he named his company CountrySide Bicycling. The shop carries a wide selection of bikes for all ages and scooters for the Amish in stock, but will be able to find and order nearly everything you want. They have a wide array of road and mountain bikes, but demand for new models kept growing until inventory was expanded to Hybrid bikes. Hybrids are light and more upright than mountain bikes. They have shocks in front and on the seat posts. Being 21 or 24 speeds with taller wheels, they’re faster and can cover more area per pedal so you can ride farther. The shop also carries the Strider kick bike that teaches kids confidence, balance and ability to think. They’re safer and much lighter than a tricycle. They also have a great selection of accessories and lights. CountrySide Bicycling is located at 8663 Cox Road in Windsor (44099). To contact Coy Smith call 440-487-5018. To view their products visit www.countrysidebicycling.com Follow them on Facebook www.facebook.com/countrysidebicycling.
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One More Chance By Ellie Behman I’ve been giving Mother’s day a lot of thought of late. We celebrate one day out of the year to honor the woman who gave us life and put everyone else’s needs ahead of her own. What about the other 364 days? Each day of the year can be a fresh opportunity to show mom how much she means to you. Surprise her with breakfast in the morning, help with the dishes, do whatever you can to let her know she is loved year round. My mom was the hardest working woman I have ever known and her priorities were her family. I would love one more chance to tell her how much I appreciate her, one more chance to show how much I respect her and, of course, one more chance to tell her I love her. She overcame so many obstacles in life yet she made everything look so easy, especially her dinners. I remember one dinner specifically when she had no idea we were all going to show up at the same time. Somehow she magically turned the tiny little roast she had made into a feast that was more than enough. We laughed about that for years saying she used some sort of magic, feeding 15 people with a little bitty roast. Then I remembered the Bible spoke about how Jesus fed 5000 with five loaves and two fish in Mark 6:30-44. Mom knew how to live by the Bible. I can only hope I have set as good an example for my children so that someday they too can look back and reminisce about our warm relationship . They show me their love in so many ways; their phone calls, our lunches together, the fun day trips they organize. And, of course, I would also be happy to have more than one chance to prepare the five loaves and two fish in the event I receive unexpected company.
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By Christina Grand Porter There are plenty of jokes about difficult mothers-in-law, and those relationships can be hard to deal with, probably more so for women who may be viewed as stepping into their shoes to “take care of” their sons. I never thought mine liked me very much, but we tolerated each other and I actually learned to keep my mouth shut and not respond to many of her comments. You know -- the ones that imply that anything less than perfect in our lives is all my fault and her sainted son is merely a suffering victim of my recklessness. When we went down to see her and Dad in Florida, I expected to be shoved into the background behind her own kids and grandkids, and I accepted that. This long distance relationship probably prevented us from getting closer sooner, but I’m sure it also prevented certain problems. When she and Dad visited us in Ohio, we got along great and usually had a wonderful time, but once they brought Vickie, one of their granddaughters, to show her parts of the country she had never seen. One night as I was getting ready to serve dinner, I asked Vickie to set the table. Before I knew it, my mother-inlaw was there, instructing Vickie to set the plates face down until it was time to eat so “animal hair didn’t get all over them.” Okay, we did have three dogs and a few cats, but none of them went on the table and I did vacuum. But Blanche isn’t an animal person and is used to living without them so this wasn’t about hair, it was a dig to reinforce her disapproval of how her son was “forced” to live. Believe it or not, I bit my tongue and walked away. As the years passed and I heard some of her comments to and about her other children-in-law, I knew it wasn’t meBlanche just felt there wasn’t anyone on this planet who was good enough for her kids. I wound up being the only child- inlaw when my husband’s sister and brother both divorced, so that and time did add some sweetness to the relationship. Little things began to change, like she would get me gifts I really liked and I could tell she had put a lot thought into them and was excited about giving them to me because she knew they were perfect. We began to do things together by choice, and we laughed at the same things more and more. Then, when my own mother died, I realized how grateful I was to have Blanche in my life. I was happy to still have a mom.
Blanche is now widowed and will soon be 93 years old. She was always a quick thinker and speaker, and although her tongue is as fast as ever, both her mind and eyes are starting to betray her. With her boys living out of state, my sister-inlaw Susan is the only child left in Florida to put up with and help with everything. She gets accused of stealing misplaced items, making up stories and just about anything else you can think of. My husband visits often and his brother calls regularly, so it’s gotten to the point where I’m the only one who doesn’t moan or roll her eyes while hearing about her latest exploits. I called her when her brother died last month and that was probably the longest conversation we ever had. She’s getting some odd ideas lately, like planning to take a bus trip to New Mexico to look for her old boyfriend, but what’s most surprising is the fact that she also plans for me and Susan to come along. All the blood ran out of Susan’s face when she said that, but I was touched. Even more endearing is the fact that she now tells people she has two sons and two daughters, because she’s also counting me. My husband says we only get along so well now because we’re both nuts, but I think it has more to do with a mellowing that comes with age. Things that used to be upsetting just don’t matter anymore. What matters is the moment and who is there to share it with you, and I am finally happy to share all the time I possibly can with my mother-in-law. After all, mothers-in-law are moms, too.
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Hill Fascinates German Artist By Nancy Huth The red brick has a soft pink glow in the oil painting of Hill Hardware in Burton done by German artist Angela Schaal. It has been hanging in the store window drawing attention for some months. There’s a story behind the painting. After leaving Dresden Germany just one year ago, the artist and her husband bought an old house in Shaker Heights. While renovating, they were not able to find the screws and other items they needed. Help came from Mary Ann Lamppert, co-owner of Hill Hardware who works with Angela’s daughter Daniela. Driving to Burton, Angela felt she was entering another world, away from the loud music and fast modern pace of many contemporary stores. And, she found the items she was looking for. When Mary Ann Lamppert learned that Angela was an artist, she asked her to do a painting of the store as a Christmas present for her husband David. The painting, the first Angela has done since moving permanently to the USA, will be in the window for about another month. Hill Hardware has been at its present location since1950 when it was opened by Harry Hill. After his death 20 years ago it was sold. Eight years ago it was purchased by David and Mary Ann Lamppert. David said proudly, “ Our store is a locally owned independent hardware store. It is not part of a chain or Co-Op. This means that we can run it the way that is best for the local community. Our store stock and pricing is geared to what the local community needs rather than what someone decides in an office in another town. Our store philosophy is to sell good quality products at fair prices and to back
that up with service and advice from someone that has real experience about the right way to fix a problem. “Everyone that walks through the door of a hardware store has a problem. I get the most satisfaction out of helping them solve that problem, whether it involves selling them the right tool, just giving them advice or sometimes even sending them somewhere else. The important thing is to help solve their problem.” Now, according to David, a grandson of the original Hill owners, would like the artist Angela Schaal to do a painting of the Hardware Store for him, too. Angela Schaal and her husband took a big step in pulling up roots in Europe and getting a green card to live in the states. For six years they pondered this move, but since their only daughter had married an American and now had a child, the Schaals decided to make the move in 2014. They have met friendly, helpful people everywhere. Since she’s been living in the states such a short time, she is continually surprised by unfamiliar customs. When we met at the Coffee Shop in Burton and ordered three coffees, we were handed three empty mugs. My husband and I knew what to do, but Angela starred wide-eyed into her mug. Filling up your own cup with the coffee of your choice is unknown in Germany, as is the word “refill”. The second cup costs as much as the first. Now that we are all facing spring cleaning tasks, maybe you can discover that hard-to-find item at Hill Hardware and enjoy a cup of coffee across the street.
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stroke this year just in this country. Get the facts about stroke and how to prevent it. 80% of strokes are preventable; learn how at: www.stroke.org. What are the signs of a stroke? Face Drooping Does one side of the face droop, or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Arm Weakness Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? Speech Difficulty Is speech slurred, are they unable to speak, or are they hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like “the sky is blue.” Is the sentence repeated correctly? It’s time to call 911 if the person shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 9-1-1 and get them to the hospital immediately! NOTE: This is not meant to be medical advice! If you have any health issues or concerns, please consult with a doctor. To find out what Joe would do, e-mail questions to editor@middlefieldpost. com. Joe has 20-some years experience in manufacturing and as a small business owner, found you either learn how to solve a problem yourself or pay to have it done. Joe’s articles are his opinion, only intended as a guide. Consult an expert when in doubt.
B12 Versus Calcium
‘We’ refers doctors and scientists before 1940 when we sought facts for understanding rather than seeking experiments for pay. Long ago we found that parietal cells in the stomach produced ‘intrinsic factor’ (I.F.) and acid. But I.F. was incomplete and we didn’t know what bound to I.F. to make it work in the body. The only thing we knew was the other part of I.F. had to come from outside the body; an ‘extrinsic factor’ (E.F.) had to exist. So the search (actually the wait) for E.F. commenced. Eventually we stumbled upon E.F., which came from meat. The human body doesn’t do things accidentally. There is a reason why humans have teeth for tearing and teeth for mashing, there is a reason for saliva, there is a reason for the length of the human digestive tract. Humans have short digestive tracts because we use meat for energy. Ruminants, non-meat eaters, have large digestive tracts at least as large as a whole human – they only use grasses for energy. Teeth tear meat; teeth mash meat; and tongue in cheek mix it in with saliva. Chewing meat releases E.F., which combines with ‘R protein’ secreted by saliva glands. R-protein protects E.F. from acid stomach (pH 0.83 to 2.0) made by the parietal cells that also make I.F.! Then in the first 6 inches of the small intestine (called the duodenum), pancreatic enzymes digest the R protein, and in the first half of the small intestine (called the jejunum) E.F. combines with I.F. Then intestinal cells in the second half of the small intestine (the ileum) absorb the E.F./I.F. combination. In the intestinal cell, an enzyme processes the combination into the final product, making Vitamin B12, which enters the vascular system. This all depends on people chewing, not inhaling, meat. The story of calcium is equally
fascinating. Calcium requires the acid supplied by parietal cells in the stomach (pH 0.83 to 2.0). The acid environment ionizes calcium (chemically a 2+ charge. If stomach acid is weak, calcium will combine with anything rendering it nonabsorbable). Then, with Vitamin D, the duodenum (6 inches) absorbs calcium into the intestinal cell. Only in the first 6 inches is acidity enough to keep calcium ionic for absorption. After 6 inches, calcium is poop. Finally, with enough omega-3 (fish oil is best), the duodenum cells release calcium to the vascular system. Different ‘forms’ of calcium ionize differently. Calcium carbonate undergoes 12 conversions to ionize. Calcium lactate or malate undergoes one to ionize. Orange Juice is weak acid, but enriching OJ with the right from of calcium makes sense. Antacids render calcium un-absorbable. Adding calcium to an antacid is outrageously harmful but successful marketing creates demand. B12 is a long story taking nearly the full length of a short human digestive tract and calcium is a long story taking a very short length of a short human digestive tract. Consider the size of the digestive tract and the level of cerebral function. Humans have puny digestive systems and higher cognitive function compared to ruminants obese digestive system with a brain that thinks about eating. All animals need B12 (blood and immune function), Calcium (bone, blood, nerve function), and Omega-3 (brain function). Consider that marketing exists to make money regardless of harm. Consider ‘proof of compassion’ (which is the disguise of prejudice) as in meat eaters versus vegans. To whom do you listen for dietary advice - ‘them’ (whoever they are), or the facts of a body that does nothing by accident? Dr. David Fakadej, DC, LMT, is the proprietor at Journey Health Care & Chiropractic, 17652 Munn Road, Auburn Township. Call 440-5432771, or email drfakadej@hotmail.com.
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Richard F. Betker, 81, of West Farmington, peacefully passed away April 15, 2015 at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Warren. He was born July 20, 1933 in Ashland, Wis. to the late Walter F. and Lucille (Winecki) Betker. Richard married Sandra Mayne Aug. 8, 1960. He will be missed by: his loving wife of 54 years, 8 months, and 7 days, Sandra; children, Richard (Tammy) Betker, Kathleen (Bart) Adkins, David (Sharon) Betker, Kimberly (Chris) Rasberry, Kristen (David) Davies; grandchildren, Amanda, Sean, Jacob, Damon, Julius, Eric, Tyler, Lexi, Landen, Chase, Cayden, Logan; sister, Betty Ristau; and many friends. Richard is preceded in death by: his parents; son, Matthew Betker; and brothers, William, Robert, and John. Online condolences at www.bestfunerals.com. David C. Byler, 63, of Middlefield, died unexpectedly after being struck by an automobile on April 22, 2015. He was born Feb. 17, 1952 to the late Chris E. and Sylvia (Hostetler) Byler. David married Martha H. Kempf on Dec. 4, 1975. He was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. He will be missed by his loving wife of 39 years, Martha; children, Orpha (Allen) Miller, Irene (Marty) Yoder, Susan (Danny) Yoder, Ida (Robert) Yoder, Marie (Mahlon Jr.) Yoder, Noah (Alta) Byler, Rachel (Marlin) Hershberger, Amanda Byler; 42 grandchildren; one brother; four sisters; three half-brothers; six half-sisters; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. David is preceded in death by: his parents; one half-brother; and one half-sister. David’s final resting place is in Nauvoo Road Cemetery in Middlefield. Online condolences to www.bestfunerals.com. Lois Ann Casto, 68, lifelong resident of Middlefield, passed away April 13, 2015 at UH Geauga Medical Center. She was born on March 31, 1947, daughter of the late John and Lois (Guntrum) Klingman. Lois graduated from Middlefield High School in 1965. She worked at Kraftmaid as an inventory control specialist and retired in 2013 after working there 27 years. Her hobbies included reading and knitting. She loved playing with her cats, Maggie and Pumpkin. She will be missed by her friends and family; her daughter Jackie (Bob) Beech of Florida; her brother John “Jack” (Kathy) Klingman of Middlefield; two nieces, Brenda (Sal) Villalta and their son Jacob Villalta, and Denise (Brian) Thirion and their daughter Danica and son Landen Thirion; and Lois’s close friends Paul and Karen Calkins. She is preceded in death by her parents. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.russellslyfh.com. Dorothy A. Kuver, 62, of Orwell, passed away peacefully April 13, 2015 at Briar Hill Health Care Residence in Middlefield surrounded by her family. She was born in Cleveland Aug. 22, 1952 to John and Laverne Peskar. She will be missed by her loving children, Gregory J. Nagy II, Dorothy A. Nagy II, Charles (Patricia Ann) Nagy; six grandchildren; one brother; one sister; and many friends. Dorothy is preceded in death by two sisters. In lieu of flowers, donations to assist in the arrangements are requested to be sent to the Dorothy A. Nagy Account, Key Bank, 58 South Maple St., Orwell, OH 44076. Online condolences may be sent at www.bestfunerals.com. Steve G. Soltis, 86 of Parkman, passed away, April 19, 2015 at his home with his family by his side. Steve was born April 22, 1928, in Nelson, the son of the late Nick and Sophia Soltis. He was a 1947 graduate of Nelson High School and then went on to receive his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Education from Kent State University. Steve was a life-long educator in the Cardinal School System in Middlefield. He enjoyed and participated in all sports in high school. Steve was a life time member of St. Edward’s Catholic Church in Parkman where he was an active parishioner for many years, and a member of the Parkman Vol. Fire Dept. He was an army veteran and served in the Korean War in 1951. His number one priority and pleasure was his family. He enjoyed and cherished all the time he spent with them. He enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren participate in sports and extra-curricular activities in school. Steve is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Marjorie (Rodenbucher) Soltis, who he married June 19, 1954; his daughters, Mary Lynne (Mike) Zeno; Donna (Harry) Beil; Brenda (Frank)Nikic; Lisa (Tom) Hamann; his son Gregg (Jeannine) Soltis; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildren; two brothers, James and Edward; and his sister Jean. He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother Carl; his sisters, Sophia and Mamie and two grandchildren, Nathan Beil and Grace Hamann. Burial was in Overlook Cemetery. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to St. Edward’s, PO Box 709, Parkman, OH 44080 or to the Hospice of Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44110. Memories and condolences can be made at www. russellslyfh.com.
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On April 10 the Cardinal High School cafeteria was the site of an athletic event for 91 senior citizens who came to play Chair Volleyball. Play was continuous from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with a short break for lunch. It was the first time that a large Chair Volleyball event has been conducted in Middlefield. The focus of the event was to introduce Chair Volleyball and its benefits to the community. Attending the event were a combination of seniors new to the sport and experienced players from teams in Chagrin Falls, Mentor and Middlefield. The sport is played sitting in a chair so can be played by those with limited mobility or are in wheelchairs. The “volleyball’ is a 20 inch beach ball. The Middlefield Senior Center conducts Chair Volleyball play several times per week. If you are interested in playing or learning about the sport, the Middlefield Chair Volleyball team enthusiastically welcomes new players. Contact the Senior Center, 440-632-0611.
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Friday, April 24, 250 people gathered for the SS. Edward and Lucy Annual Chinese Auction, an event that has occurred for over two decades. Attendees found over 350 prizes to bid on, from as small as a flashlight to as large as a lawn mower, or 20 tons of gravel. Generous donors throughout the community and the parish made these prizes and this wonderful night possible. The money raised helps to support parishioners who send their children to Catholic school. Without it’s own school available, SS. Edward and Lucy helps to make it possible for their parishioners to choose Catholic education. (below, Chinese auction participants)
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Baby Michael Thrives after Liver Transplant By Nancy Hrivnak reported that Michael is doing great. By dinner time on Wednesday April “Two days after the surgery, his bilirubin 15 at the University of Pittsburgh Medical numbers went from 10 to 11 to 2.9. Center, 8-month-old baby Michael W. Normal is 1 to 2. The yellowing of the skin Hall had a newly transplanted liver. An is pretty much April 18 fund gone, and the raiser at the whites of his Middlefield eyes are white. A u c t i o n He is eating Barn helped like a champ. M i c h a e l ’s The incision family find a looks great, suitable donor and Michael and it suddenly only gets pain became a medicine celebration as needed. of life that Doctors are will help with very pleased o n g o i n g with his m e d i c a l e x p e n s e s . Jessica and B.J. Hallbom won the 50/50 raffle at the Michael progress and M i c h a e l i s W. Hall Benefit Dinner/Auction and then donated their feel that he the son of winnings back to Michael’s medical fund. Jessica Hallbom can live in (from left), twin daughter Emma, dad B.J. Hallbom, twin the Ronald N e w b u r y son Jack, Bob Hallbom Sr., and Brianna Hackett take High School a break during the event. (MP Photo/Nancy Hrivnak) M c D o n a l d house with sweethear ts, his mom, graduates and Desiree, by the end of April. If he keeps husband and wife Nick and Desiree Hall. progressing at such a rapid rate, we are Since age four weeks, in August of 2014, hoping he can come home sometime Michael had battled a life-threatening mid-June.” condition called biliary atresia. He had As for the April 18 benefit, “The food been listed on a transplant waiting list for was good, the prizes were great, the three months. baked goods delicious and the people Michael’s aunt, Donna Light, recently were amazing. We had people just walking in giving monetary donations, baked goods or baskets. The night was very successful with us making over $10,000 for Michael’s hospital bills and medicine. We had close to 400 people attend. Our 50/50 raffle was over $1,200. We want to thank everyone who was a part of this with donations and prayers, and we would like to send a very special prayer to the donor’s family. They have given us a beautiful gift and will forever be in our hearts.”
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