Middlefield Post May 19th 2010

May 19, 2010

Vol. 4 No. 15

Memorial Day Parades

13,396 Names Being Engraved on Plaques for Veterans Memorial

By Nancy Hrivnak The Board of Trustees for the Geauga County Veterans Memorial has sent a list of 13,396 names to Cincinnati to be laser-engraved on aluminum plaques for the Geauga Veterans Memorial on Ravenwood Drive in Claridon Township. On completion, the engraved plaques will be mounted on six 10-ton monoliths already in place at the veterans park to memorialize the tremendous contributions of Geauga County veterans to our country.

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A recent visitor to the Geauga County Veterans Memorial pays silent tribute to Geauga residents who served our country.

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Honor patriots of today and yesterday during the Memorial Day weekend by attending local services and parades. Middlefield Veterans of Foreign Wars and Cardinal High School Marching Band will lead parades in Parkman Township, Middlefield Village and Huntsburg Townships on Monday, May 31 while the American Legion Post 459 leads observances in Burton Village.

In Parkman Township, Memorial Day services traditionally begin at Overlook Cemetery on Route 168, two miles west of Route 528, at about 9 a.m. Participants will proceed to the Lower Cemetery from Overlook.

Memorial Day celebration in Middlefield Village starts between approximately 10:30 to 11 a.m. on May 31 in the parking areas near the intersection of Routes 608 and 87. Participants will parade to Middlefield Cemetery for a short service where Sheriff Dan McClelland will speak.

Huntsburg Township Memorial Day celebrants are expected to assemble between 11:15 and 11:30 a.m. at Huntsburg Elementary School. Parade will then proceed to Memorial Park for a short service.

Memorial Day services in Burton Village begins at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 31 at the gazebo on the village square.

A parade to Welton Cemetery will follow.

Afterward, all are invited to the American Legion Hall, 14052 Goodwin St. in Burton for open house and refreshments.

Remember to drop off retired American flags all year around in a depository for proper disposal at the American Legion Post 459 in Burton, 24 hours a day and seven days a week.

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A car show with more than 100 cars expected, dunk tank, and a live butterfly release are among new features of the American Cancer Society (ACS) Middlefield Relay for Life this year at Cardinal High School on May 22 and 23.

Relay Middlefield begins at noon Saturday, May 22 and ends at 8 a.m. Sunday, May 23.

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13,396 Names Being Engraved on Plaques for Veterans Memorial Continued from page 1 Dedication of the engraved plaques will take place at a time and during a ceremony to be announced.

The memorial honors those who fell, celebrates those who returned, and acknowledges the service and sacrifice of all veterans from Geauga County, who did their individual and collective best under trying and unusual circumstances. It should evoke reconciliation and an awareness of enduring human values and embody the contradictory yet universally shared experiences of war and peace, danger and relief, weakness and strength, and isolation and comradeship per the memorial board’s mission.

Installation and dedication of the engraved plaques will cap an effort that began in November of 2001 with the formation of the Geauga County Veterans Memorial, Inc. committee under President Paul A. Newman. Jeannette Grosvenor donated countless hours accepting, verifying and tracking the correct spellings of names for the plaques.

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Relay For Life is an inspiring, emotional, fun-filled overnight event celebrating survivorship and raising money for cancer research and programs. Teams take turns walking or running laps, typically include families, friends and coworkers in shifts that keep a representative in motion 24 hours.

Events begin with a ceremonial first lap for cancer survivors. Next, fudraising-team participants circle the track until sunset.

At darkness, participants round the track without light, symbolizing the uncertainty cancer victims experience. Relay teams sell food at their campsites, allowing all to eat onsite.

The sixth annual “FAITH, HOPE & CHARITY CLASSIC” 5-K RACE precedes and supports the relay and is sponsored by Middlefield Recreation Department with ACS. Race starts at 9 a.m. on the Cardinal High School track. Prizes go to the top two finishers (both male and female) in each age group. Visit www.middlefieldohio.com for race and registration details or call 440-6325248. Visit www.relayforlife.org to pledge on behalf of a participating team.

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Yesteryear

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a glimpse of

By Jacquie Foote The beginning of the 20th century saw a quickening of interest on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean in inventing a successful, easy to use vacuum cleaner. The year 1901 was a good one, vacuum-wise, with Hubert Cecil Booth of London inventing an electric vacuum that he called the “Puffing Billy.”

Due to the fact that few homes at that time were wired for electricity, the machine had to have its own power source, which made it both huge and loud! The bright red Puffing Billy remained outside the home to be cleaned atop its cart from which an 82foot long hose extended and snaked into the house. It was not a commercial success.

Enter the Americans … still with a size problem. In 1901 two Americans, Corinne Dufour and David E. Kenney, introduced their inventions. Dufour invented a device that sucked dust into wet sponges. David E. Kenney’s huge machine was meant to be installed in the cellar and connected to a network of pipes leading to each room in the house. Realizing few if any housewives would want to own such a behemoth, he visualized a company whose corps of cleaners would move the machine from house to house.

In 1905, back in England, Walter Griffith patented an” Improved Vacuum Apparatus

Vacuum Cleaners of Yesteryear for Removing Dust from Carpets.” It was a “portable and easy to store vacuum device” that was to be powered by a (strong, tireless) person who would compress a bellows type contraption to suck up dust via a removable, flexible pipe to which a variety of shaped nozzles could be attached. Another person would be needed to aim the pipe and nozzles. Again potential customers “voted with their feet.”

Also in1905, Chapman and Skinner in San Francisco invented a “moveable” electric vacuum (weighing 92 pounds and using a fan 18 inches in diameter to produce the suction). It took two strong people to move the cumbersome giant around. Needless to say, it did not sell well.

Then, in 1906, a name we can recognize appeared: James Kirby! His first cleaner used water for dirt separation. In 1907, displeased with the unpleasant task of disposing of

dirty water, he went back to work and designed a system that used centrifugal action and cloth to filter the dirt.

At about the same time, James Murray Spangler, an inventor and janitor in Canton, patented (#889,823 on June 2, 1908) the first portable electric suction cleaner. An asthmatic, Spangler wanted a more sensibly sized vacuum to help keep down dust on the job. He came up with a device that used motor-driven fan blades to create suction.

In 1908, he sold the vacuum’s patent to his cousin’s husband, William Hoover (ah ha! another familiar name!), and became a partner in Hoover’s Electric Suction Sweeper Company.

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Well Pickled

By Ellie Behman I heard some time ago that anything over 25 years of age is considered an antique. If that’s true, I just have to face it. I am an antique, several times over. Mr. Webster spells it out in plain English; “rarity, curio, old, ancient, archaic, out-of-date.“ He can really bring an old gal to tears.

As I pulled myself together, I remembered a pleasant incident that made me feel a bit better, at least temporarily. I made a quick trip to the mall and realized that listening to the sales clerks and the people around me can supply enough ingredients to form a “literary cake” that is, hopefully, sprinkled with a dash of humor.

That day brought with it laughs, an incredible new look at a bright future and a real zest for life. I was purchasing a gift for a family member when the sales lady asked me if I would like to take advantage of a “buy two, get one free” deal. When did a Medicare member pass up a bargain?

I replied that I would love to select something for three of my granddaughters.

She asked me their ages and I proudly declared, “Five, 12 and 23.” She raised her eyebrows immediately and, in a robust voice, blurted out – “TWENTY THREE? Boy, you are well pickled.” (Don’t want to think about what she would say today, as this incident happened a few years ago).

We laughed good naturedly for a while, but shadows of the past clouded my puffed up ego. I had an uncle long ago who was “well pickled” most of the time, and everyone tried to stay away from him. I also had a teacher that was the butt of many jokes and called a “sour pickle” behind her back. This, I decided, was not my goal.

Back home I began to do a little pickle research. I found out that canned pickles last a very long time if processed correctly. As for the many pickled people on the streets – well I didn’t fit into that category. I also read where some get themselves into a lot of trouble from time to time – affectionately known as “getting into a pickle.”

The dictionary describes the pickle as “brine, a solution of salt and water for preserving flesh, fish, etc.” Wow, the word flesh jumped out at me. Could the sales lady have possibly meant that I was well preserved? Wait a minute. Is that really a compliment? After all, mummies are well preserved; fish are treated and hung on walls, as are other species. Was I destined to become an ornament, well after my useful days, and stared at as if I were a large mouth bass singing “TAKE ME TO THE RIVER?” I snickered about the comment and decided that as long as I wasn’t canned, tripped over in the streets or in any kind of trouble, the remark made by the sales lady was a kind one.

Oh well, it’s not so bad being an antique, and whatever the pickle comment meant, it brought laughter into my life when I needed it the most. Of course, I don’t want to laugh too hard, since I wouldn’t want more laugh lines than the bass hanging next to me.

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Pictured here is the start of the very first paving of East Elm Street in 1915. Up until that time, all of the streets in the village were dirt. Shown here is a steamroller packing down the dirt so that cement could be poured on top. Early paving jobs were only about 2-3 inches thick, but remember there were not many cars and trucks on the road in 1915 and streets did not carry the weight that they do today. In the background is Cliff Harrison’s popcorn wagon. The building with the roof on the left is now Middlefield Tavern.

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Big Event Honors Fathers Burkley, Winca of SS. Edward and Lucy Parish

By Sheila Stauffer Consider a bigger plan. Discover what life can be when you have a purpose. Envision a future filled with adventure, meaning, fulfillment and genuine happiness.

Do you want to be the kind of person who makes a difference every day, who changes the world, and in the process meets wonderful people and makes great friends? This thought provoking question is the reason why Fathers John Burkley and Harry Winca went into the priesthood.

Father John has served as the priest at SS. Edward and Lucy Parish for eight years and has been a priest for 40 years serving in many Cleveland area schools and churches.

He will celebrate his 40 years along with Father Harry, who has since retired from the original church that still stands in Parkman.

The Chapel was a United Methodist Church built in 1840. Slovaks were the first followers. The Chapel then became St. Edward’s in 1928. The congregation grew in size, and St. Edward’s Church was too small to accommodate residents from Huntsburg, Mesopotamia, Parkman, and Middlefield.

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built in 1958, providing more room for the congregation that attended St. Edward’s.

It was here that Father Harry served most of his time, traveling between both parishes. Rose Hall is named after his mother, of whom he has fond memories.

Father Harry, born in Lakewood, grew up in the Cleveland area as the youngest of five brothers. His parents, brothers and classmates from his seminary have since passed. “I am celebrating my class reunion,” he says as he remembers a joke about a cartoon with a man who sits alone at a table blowing out a candle.

Father Harry may be 93, but he is young at heart. He met his mentor, a priest, Father Breznak, when Father Harry was a seventh grader. Father Breznak served many communion in their homes, and Father Harry witnessed this. “I noticed the happiness he brought to people.”

Father Harry talks about a dog he taught to “pray” by kneeling down on his front paws. Father Harry lives in Broadview Heights and visits people at the Virginia Health Center, an assisted living health facility. He loves to travel and has visited Australia, Rome and more places. A member of AARP, he gets to see his nieces and nephews who live all around the world.

“This is a BIG event for Father Harry Winca and Father John Burkley, who are both celebrating an anniversary this year,” exclaims Karen Thrasher, church secretary.

She has worked with both priests and adores them.

The recognition ceremony will be Sunday, May 30, with mass at 10:30 a.m. and a reception afterward celebrating 40 years for Father John and 65 years service and devotion to God for Father Harry.

Father John lives at St. Edward Parish in Parkman. St. Edward’s has been operating since 1963. Father John goes back and forth between the two churches and supports the community with donations and prayer.

Father John visits hospitals to comfort the sick and their families.

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under his feet,” Karen exclaims, because he is either here or there. He is a busy man; people in this community rely on him for many things. Most of the residents have been here all their lives.

“Thank you for giving us school supplies and ice cream. It was nice of you.

We hope you like the card.” This was one of the poster cards in the lobby of St. Lucy’s that was signed by a young Amish student by the name of Jacob who attends the Mesopotamia school.

“Unlike Cleveland where everyone is scattered, the people here are connected,” Father John remarks.

A history major in school, Father John has studied early transportation from Cleveland to Middlefield. He reports that two lines of “street cars with steroids” charged a passenger 50 cents. The last passengers were Amish civilians.

Father John was born in Indiana County on the east side of Pittsburgh, Pa. His mother is still living and travels from Pennsylvania to Florida (and back) where she has a summer home. He has two

brothers in Ohio and a sister in California.

Father John also has nieces and nephews and a Yorkshire terrier he adores. One of his hobbies is riding a motorcycle. He exclaims, “It is good therapy!”

Some Middlefield residents offered remarks. Rhonda and Mike Rizzo comment, “He is such a great priest, and that is why we keep coming back every Sunday.”

Bob Bukovic comments, “I have known Father (John) Burkley since he was in Euclid at St. Roberts, and he hasn’t changed a bit.

He is personable, and after every service he will take the time to talk to you and know you by name.”

Yvette Zemelka comments, “St. Lucy’s has made me feel welcomed. It has inspired me to become Catholic.”

“Father John Burkley is a down to earth person. There is no ‘air’ about him,” comments Ann Marie and John Holt.

Pam Bolden comments, “I feel welcomed here.”

If interested in the celebration brunch on May 30, please call Karen Thrasher at 440-548-3812.

In Memoriam

Theodore Wayne Reed

Theodore Wayne Reed, 77, a lifelong resident of Geauga County, passed away May 3, 2010. Ted joined the U.S. Navy in 1952 after graduating from Middlefield High School.

Ted served in Subic Bay, Philippines and later aboard the heavy cruiser, the USS Baltimore. Ted spent his career as an accountant in Middlefield and owned his own accounting business for many years.

A gentle and kind man who liked everyone, Ted loved being with his family and enjoyed travel, sports, and fishing.

Surviving Ted are his wife of 55 years, Anne (Caslow); sons, Theodore Jr. (Karen) and Jeffrey; grandchildren, Christina Reed (John Miller), Anthony Reed and Jennifer Vanek (T.J.); great-grandchildren, Abbagail and James; and brothers, Gerald (Beverly), Wayne (Dorothy), and Frederick.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Ottilie (Young); and siblings Donna, Virginia, Robert Jr., Zane, Jeanette, Mary and Glenn.

The family received friends at a celebration of Ted’s life Thursday, May 13, 2010, at the Middlefield Volunteer Fire Station Hall (upstairs), 14870 North State Ave., Middlefield.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 E. 185th St., Cleveland, OH 44119 or to the charity of your choice.

Russell Funeral Service of Middlefield was in charge of the arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.russellfuneralservicesusa.com.

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MAY 21 & 22: Bainbridge Community Church Rummage Sale Clothing in all sizes, linens, housewares, small appliances, books, toys, craft supplies and more available. Bake sale runs both days of rummage sale at Bainbridge Community United Church of Christ, 17751 Chillicothe Rd. (Route 306) just south of the Route 422 freeway. Sale open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

MAY 28: God Shares a Meal God Shares a Meal Friday, May 28, 4-6:30 p.m. at Middlefield First United Methodist, 14999 South State Ave.(Route 608). Free meal is for anyone who wishes to come. Donations gladly accepted but not required. Join us for summer worship hours at 9 or 10:45 a.m. June 6 through Sept. 5. Call the church at 440-632-0480.

JUNE 6: NorthEast Community Church “Renovate Life” Begins For 21 days, trust Jesus to be water for your soul. Then try each day to make time for activities that help you seriously think about the life Jesus wants you to live. NorthEast Community Church meets at 16295 Main Market Rd., West Farmington (44491).

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Memorial Service for a Middlefield Angel

By Theresa L. Smalley I dreaded going.

So much, that my body felt laden with heavy, emotional weights.

Then my mind began whirling with the 101 excuses on why I shouldn’t go. She was a friendly acquaintance, not family or a close friend; it would be an invasion of a very private moment that should be shared with her loved ones. And finally, would anybody really notice that I didn’t attend?

But then my better half – the part that thinks with her heart and not her head – said, “I’m going. I’m going to be there for those who are hurting deeply, who need a loving heart to embrace them.” And so I went.

The memorial service for Deb was being held in a room at the local middle school in order to hold the masses that would come to honor her … so many lives she had touched with her loving ways.

Including mine. When we would meet by chance, we’d stop whatever we were in the middle of and open our hearts to share of the strong bond we had in common – the love of our children.

One of her sons – her youngest – is actually how the two of us had met to begin with. Josh was 16 when he first came to work at the grocery store where I was. It wasn’t long before he weaved his way in, around and through my heart as if he were one of my own. I loved him dearly, and he kept in touch now and then after he went away to college … to work … to life. And each time he would come home for a visit with his parents, who lived six houses up the road from me, he would greet me with the biggest bear hug and the words…”Hi beautiful!” (Imagine that … he thinks I’m beautiful.)

And in between his visits home, his Mom and I would chat nonstop about the latest adventure he was on … his trip to Africa during college break to help teach English to the children; his trip to New Orleans to help those whose lives were torn apart after Hurricane Katrina wreaked havoc on them and how he adopted one of the lost puppies from that storm and named him “Hurricane;” how he was moving from the east coast to the west coast – farther away from where we all lived, in this tiny little community – village actually – where most all knew each other.

I remember this one day Deb came into the grocery store to do some shopping and when I spotted her, I walked away from my register to talk with her awhile. She shared the news that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Just days before the community again unites at the American Cancer Society Middlefield Relay for Life May 22 and 23, the Middlefield Post is honored to share a beautifully written homage to a lady Middlefield proudly calls its own who fought her own valiant battle with cancer.

As you step toward a cure and better treatment for cancer patients in supporting the relay, take heart in one woman’s love and learning from another.

She said it so matter-of-factly; I saw no tears … heard no tremble in her voice … as if she had already come to terms with “what is” and now realized the battle set before her. I felt strength and confidence radiating from her spirit. She even made me laugh about something – can’t remember what it was. Such poise… such grace. I admired her determination and focus. I hugged her hard, hoping to transfer some of the love I was feeling for her, to her.

She was going to need all the support she could get.

Then came the announcement that she had beat that devil and she was cancer free! I could have danced a happy jig when she told me, such joy I felt at the news of her recovery. For the next year we continued on much the same as we used to … questions about how she felt, how were the kids, etc …

It was so nice to see her beaming smile every time she walked into the store and how she lit up the space surrounding her.

But it wasn’t long before I heard through the people in our community that her cancer had returned. I had heard that she had said she wanted 24 hours to cry, and then she would be ready to fight this disease again. That’s all? Just 24 hours to grieve … to rant … to rave? How selfless this woman was! I can’t say that I would have limited myself to a mere 24 hours!

Her husband Rick owns the local barbershop and had cut my son’s hair through most of his childhood. Whenever we’d come into the shop, we were always greeted in a friendly, Mayberry kind of way, and while he cut my son’s hair in the latest fashion of the time, we’d catch up on the local happenings.

Of course there came a time when my son graduated and moved out on his own, and it no longer was convenient for Rick to cut his hair. Sadly, it was the end of our visits too. Though on occasion if I was in the area shopping, I’d stick my head in the door and ask about his well-being or question him about something I heard going on in the village and ask what he knew about it.

And when Deb got sick the second time, I would stop in to ask how she was, and during one of those times, Rick informed me that she wasn’t doing too well … the cancer had spread to her bones.

I remember feeling as if the blood in my

face had drained away. I knew from when I worked in the hospital back in the 80s that this was not a good sign and that her days were numbered.

I felt heartsick over this, mostly because I knew there was nothing I could do to “fix it.” We mommas, if we’re good at anything, it’s fixing what’s been broken, whether with a hug or a smile or in saying with faith and conviction …”This too shall pass.” But there was no way to mend this … to make this impending tragedy go away.

A couple months ago I had heard through a friend that Josh had moved from California back home with his parents. Six houses up the road, and I could not make myself go visit. Why? What was I afraid of?

I thought of buying those beautiful burnt orange colored mums I had seen displayed in the store to give to Deb as a gift, but when I drove by her house, I saw that her sidewalk was lined with flowers of all kinds to the point of overflowing. I felt the last thing she needed was another plant … silly me … what was I thinking?

And every time I would drive past their house, I would berate myself for not taking the time to walk over there and say “Hi.” I wanted to; I felt the need to – but I never followed through.

Word came on the evening of Nov. 9 that Deb has passed away peacefully at home with her loved ones around her and the funeral would be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. at the middle school. I got off work at noon so I could go home and change before attending the service.

And what a gloriously beautiful experience it was. I learned through her husband’s talk during the ceremony that Deb had orchestrated the entire event from the music that would be played right down to the food that would be served after the funeral. This caused the room to explode with laughter cause those that knew Deb knew she was an organizer.

I felt such love in that room, the energy of such I have never experienced

before. She had touched our lives in some way that was special to each of us, and because of that, she would live on through us. I am so happy that I was not able to talk myself out of going to this service for I would have truly missed the “love.”

When the preacher closed by saying a special prayer, two lines had formed … one to cross the hall to where the food was waiting and one to greet Deb’s sons – Josh and Jason – and her husband Rick. I got in the latter line because I hadn’t made it in time before the service to share with them my heartfelt condolences.

I talked with Jason first, explaining that I had never met him in person but knew so much about him through his Mom and I talking. I also told him that his Mom and I met back when Josh worked at the grocery store. Jason said he never knew Josh worked at the grocery store, and we both laughed.

Then I moved on to Rick and hugged him tight. When I went to take a step back, I noticed he held on a little longer, and I intuitively knew that he was hanging on to all those who shared a piece of his wife and I hugged him a little harder. Or maybe it was me who hesitated to let go, afraid to break that thread that bound us all together.

As I stepped forward, I looked over and up into Josh’s eyes – he’s so much taller than I – and he said to me …

“Hi beautiful!” as I walked into his arms. He then said … “I wondered if I’d see you here today.” At that moment I had the answer to my earlier question …”Would anybody really notice that I didn’t attend?” and I’m glad I went and that I got to share in that energy of love.

Thank you Deb for the blessing of being a part of your life.

From Deb’s obituary – Deborah A. Seyer, 62, of Middlefield, entered eternal rest on Monday evening, Nov. 9, 2009 at home, surrounded by family and friends after being a brave and valiant warrior in her battle with breast cancer.

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Cardinal Third Quarter 2009-2010 Honor Rolls 8TH GRADE HONOR ROLL CHS PRINCIPAL’S ROLL Straight A’s Collin Spagnolo Cory Duncan Nicole Stanley Barbara Dyrcz Sarah Thompson Alexander Fakhoury Eleni Timas Nicole Farrar Michael Timas Timothy Filla Blaine Volpe Paul Frates Alexis Vystrcil Alyssa Futty Kalyn Ward Andrew Futty Kayla Weber Ashley Futty Alexander Weizer Samantha Gates Rebecca Wolff

Ian Adams Jessica Nguyen Sebastian Anderson Jonathan Nieves Sarah Anderson Zachariah Parnaby Ashley Andrews Kyle Pastor Miranda Baker Joseph Peters Emily Bandiera Amanda Peterson Thomas Bandiera Jenna Phelps Rachel Blakely Brenna Pinkney Travis Brown Jessica Ricker Rachelle Debevitis Emy Lynn Smoot Ashley Dudek

Brian Gates Ashley Wrentmore Derek Gingerich Kailee Yoder Samuel Heredos Rosemary Heredos Jacklyn Hetrick Grace Hickox Emilie Hickox Matthew Holcomb Michelle Householder Danielle Jackson Elizabeth Johnson Jessica Kelly Allison Klein Kristina Klima Nicolette Koches Melissa Kolesar Marie Mahoney Travis Miller

CHS HONOR ROLL 3.40 to 3.99 Tyler Adams Matthew Ludlow Samantha Anderson Laura Maddox Caelan Arnold Heather Mance Morgan Bailey Amber Martell James Baril Drew Mast Alesha Blake Anne McCaslin Sean Boardman Allison McMahan Alexis Brown Christina Morris Devin Brown Tyler Peters Nicole Buckley Rebecca Pierce David Burton Jonathan Porter Marcus Carney Deam Pulsford

Jason Clisby Samantha Schinness James Dhayer Rachel Shrock Felicia Dillon Tyler Sodee Truman Dorn Ashton Stachowski Nicholas Felger Benjamin Stefancin Adam Filla Zachary Stefancin Alexis Fulop Jeffrey Sweigert Destiny Gates T.J. Sweigert Landon Gates Kelly Thurling Troy Gingerich Nicole Todaro Lacie Green Brandi Tomlinson Holly Hall

Kyle Toth James Hanzel William Tyler Katelyn Hanzel Tyler Walters Elisa Hart Elaine Warren Trevor Haueter Sarah Weizer Brandon Hauser Kaitlyn Witlicki Kayla Hess Amber Wrentmore Andrew Jesunas Molly Zeigler Anne Jesunas Brian Kaser Kourney Kelly John Kravetz Jennifer Lanstrum Marissa Lechene Brandon Lee David Lu

CHS MERIT ROLL 3.00 to 3.39 Kelsey Adams Sarah Siewert Makenzie Ambrose Leah Smith Ray Andrews Joshua Smock Brandon Bella Julia Stauffer Haley Brown Daniel Sullivan Steven Bucy Blaine Thomas Deanna Dedek Clayton Thurling Thomas Elesh Joseph Toth Brandon Fair Rebecca Toth

Adam Farmwald Heather Wallin Carlie Frank Preston Wood Rachel Gingerich Justin Yoder Andrew Greco Chad Zeigler Rachel Hart Korey Herr Scott Hodgins Moriah Holden Justin Howard Joseph Hummel Julia Kronauer Colleen Liggett Lillian Macek

Paige Macek Samantha Mach Alysha Makowski Ryan Mazanec Scott McNish Ryan Melvin Micayah Miller Tim Minnick Kaitlyn Naperta Joseph Nieves Elizabeth Ohtola Josiah Pavilonis Michael Peters Halle Pierce Vincent Polverine Annie Roettger Anatasia Rought

Gregory Amentini Billie Jo Anderson John Arcuri Kelley Arnold Kayla Bailey Jacob Bennett Jacob Bosak Stacy Burton Logan Cala Chris Carpenter Sarah Coggins Chastity Franks* Kendal Gingerich Emily Harmon

Brooke Hauser Amie King Ayla King* Tyler Kish* Rebecca Klein* Megan Kolesar Michael Kramer Shannon Linberg Alexus Loze Justen Lunger Shelby Maji Grace Mast Justin McClain

Michaela McNish Chad Miller* Joshua Minnick Kayla Neikirk* Melissa Nuzum Chloe Porter* Joe Roach Emma Ross* Miranda Skitzki* Alexis Smith Greg Tessier* Elizabeth Timas* Hannah Weber

7TH GRADE HONOR ROLL Jeremy Andrews Kaitlin Bean Amanda Bonath Ryan Bruncak KC Cress Michael Darocha Logan Daw Chad Delbo Courtney Ellis* Ashley Farrar Alyssa Faulhaber Mark Fazi Alexys Fenselon Spencer Folk Lucas Fulop Anna Futty* Avila Gyorki Anna Johnson*

Maria Klingensmith Gabe Kmetz Jessica Koches* Cassidy Kolson Sierra Kosh* Nicole Lamont Krystal Lear Evan List Zach Loze Ashley Lucarelli Christa Lunger Isabelle Macek* Lauren Maji Ian Mast Robert Mrosko Christian Noreika Cheyenne Polverine Zach Retych

Peter Ribar Ryan Riebe Ashleigh Shepard Alyssa Shirkey Destiny Sodee* Doug Sprague Brent Stauffer Lars Torres Joseph Tucker* Jasmine Vunak Carsten Weizer Brendan Whitney Brandon Wicks Stephanie Wolff Jessica Yoder Brant Zemelka* Jordan Zenisek*

6TH GRADE HONOR ROLL Haley Adams* Jonathan Anderson Mark Arnold Aleyna Bandiera Breonna Barker Nick Bolden Jocelyn Bowling* Caitlin Byler Joe Callison Olivia Campbell Julianne Carney* Brittany Chapman Rachael Chapman Benjamin Connors* Kathryn Dhayer* Gillian Dorn* Donovan Drebus Noah Farmwald

Jacob Francis Brooke Gingerich Bryn Havel* Kennedy Jones Dominyc Karasek Emily Kruse* Caitlyn Lechene Linsey Lee* Ariel Lehman Jennah Lindley Britney Loving Michelle Michael* Alex McMillin Andrew Miller Kathleen Morris Michael Mulh Tayler Myers

Breana Noble Dakota O’Brien Nick Priem Dylan Schmitz Craig Shanower Faith Skaggs Paige Smith Kayli Staric Josh Utz* Matthew Utz* Marissa Vidal* Kailyn Vontorcik Justin Warren Aidan White* Angelica Wright Robbie Zeigler Cole Zemelka*

5TH GRADE HONOR ROLL Megan Baril Julia McIntosh Austin Barker Alexandria Michener Madison Barlow-Potter Shelby Miller* Madison Bean Allissa Nevison Sidney Cala Emily Nuzum Trisha Cesar Christina Pemberton Gabriel Connors Matthew Pestyk*

Braxton Cook Ricky Reed Shane Delbo Erin Ross* Addison Dorn McKinzy Rupp Doug Ellis Jordyn Schultz* Kyle Ehrhart Dawn Scribben Makayla Fritinger Brianne Shantery Kerrigan Fuduric* Kyle Simms

Austin Klatik Shelby Smith Jeremy Koscelnik* Joey Stanziale Kasey Linberg Megan Tucker Trent Mast Steve Turon Victoria McClain Korey Valentine Douglas McIntosh Dylan Veon James Wilcox Stephanie Yeager

*Denotes Straight A’s

Important Dates to Remember: May 19 May 20 May 21 May 22 & 23 May 26 May 27 May 28 May 31

June 3

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MS PTO meeting, 6:30 p.m.

MS Choir Concert, 7 p.m.; HS Awards Night, 7 p.m. at HS (note change of venue) Early dismissal (2 hours); Market Day orders due; MS PTO dance, 7-9 p.m. ($5 at door) RELAY FOR LIFE at HS Market Day pickup, 3 p.m. at Jordak Auburn Career Center Senior Ceremony HS Commencement, 7 p.m. (NOTE NEW DAY and TIME!!)

Memorial Day – no school; Watch HS Marching Band perform in three parades in Parkman, Middlefield, and Huntsburg Kindergarten-5 PTO Fun Day; Students’ last day

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4TH GRADE HONOR ROLL Anna Avalon Megan Maddox Tim Boyd Michael Ann Medhurst Joseph Bradesca Aaron Miller David Braun Eve Miller Wes Breyley Olin Nishizaki Emily Clark Jacob Revak Kole Collier Lillian Robinson Hayden Cummins Bryan Root Nick Dale Kaitlyn Shantery*

James Deck Kylie Sirb Nathan Dhayer Connor Smith Zack Folk * Spencer Starr* Angel Freeman Nicholas Stupka Jordyn Granito Logan Thomas Rhianna Hamburg Luke Timas Garrett Havel Eric Tomlinson* Haley Heckathorn Hanna Traggiai* Kaylee Hope Kayla Trusty

Alex Hutchinson Michael Viezer Cameron Klepper* Jacob Villalta Alex Klomfas Brendan White* Taylor Kolat Stephanie Williamson Parker Kosh* Katie Wright Patrick Lanstrum* Todd Wright Andrew List Megan Zeigler Logan Zenisek

3RD GRADE HONORS & AWARDS Ms. Tropf’s Third Graders Honor Roll

Grace Bayzath* Raygen Bell Jenna Bosak Robert Bruncak Matthew Byler Kailyn Foutty* Cristina Kurtz Anthony Moran Leona Mae Mullet* Mikayla Vlach* Jordan Weaver Gavin Wolf

Ms. Bakos’ Third Graders Honor Roll

Madysin Ciminello Hailey Francis Faith Peters Emily Soltis* Alexander Sypen Andrew Wichert Kent Zenisek

Merit Roll

Sydney Hahner

Victoria Collins Daniel Heredos Jarrett Mack Keith Schneider Haley Szabo Jacob Volante

Improvement Roll

Improvement Roll

Merit Roll

Anthony Moran

Principal’s Award Jordan Weaver Jack Cochran

Kiwanis Award Matthew Byler

Mrs. Hiller’s Third Graders Honor Roll

Kaylee Burger Matthew Carney* Camille Cummins Ashleigh Dubasik Raina Duris Kathryn Fazi Jonathan Heredos Jonathon Holt Alec Miller Lauren Petrick* Callie Schaden Tyson Sinclair Morgan Smock Connor Sodee

Improvement Roll Jacob Byler Camille Cummins Ashleigh Dubasik Kathryn Fazi Jonathan Holt Lauren Petrick Michael Rizzo Morgan Smock Connor Sodee

Principal’s Award Camille Cummins Katie Fazi Connor Sodee Jonathan Holt

Kiwanis Award Jacob Byler

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Justin Byler Victoria Collins Hailey Francis Daniel Heredos Jarrett Mack Kendall Myers Keith Schneider Alex Sypen Haley Szabo Brian Westover Andrew Wirchert

Principal’s Award Haley Szabo Daniel Heredos

Kiwanis Awards Alex Sypen

Mrs. Harley’s Third Grade Honor Roll

Diala Bdour* Sophia Bolden* Jacob Gotham* Kevin Hammitt Treston Hill Austin Miller Edna Mae Miller* Adriana Naples Crossland Robinson Isaiah Tucker* Andy Ward Joey Wright

Merit Roll Tony Brezo Cody Loze Rosa Yafanaro

Improvement Roll Destiny Gibbons

Principal’s Award Leona Miller Joey Wright

Kiwanis Award Rosa Yafanaro

*Denotes Straight A’s

Cardinal High School March Students of the Month

Tom Elesh – Senior

What goals do you have for this school year?

To graduate from high school Describe yourself in three words?

Intelligent, Understanding, Honest What is your favorite out-of-school activity?

Playing billiards and train watching What is your favorite animal?

Horse and dog

Kyle Silbaugh – Junior

What goals do you have for this school year?

Good grades, good attendance, get a job and visit my grandma more Describe yourself in three words?

Thoughtful, Kind, Shy What is your favorite out-of-school activity?

Cosmic bowling and hanging out with my girlfriend What is your favorite animal?

Goats

Rodney Detweiler Sophomore

Jonathan Porter – Freshman

What goals do you have for this school year?

Have a good track season Describe yourself in three words?

Long, Tan, Handsome What is your favorite out-of-school activity?

Hanging out with friends What is your favorite animal?

Tiger

What goals do you have for this school year?

To lead my class and help my classmates succeed Describe yourself in three words?

Beyond my years What is your favorite out-of-school activity?

Musical theater What is your favorite animal?

Dog

CHS National Honor Society Grandparents’ Day at Jordak & CIS Grandparents’ Day was recently at Jordak Elementary and Cardinal Intermediate School. The PTO also hosted a scholastic book fair, as well as their annual Mother’s Day flower sales.

Top row: Kalyn Ward, Emilie Hickox, Christina Klima, Joseph Neives, Matthew Holcomb, Alex Fulop, and Alyssa Futty. Middle row: Sarah Thompson, Anne Jesunas, Katelyn Hanzel, Rosemary Heredos, Anne McCaslin, Ben Stefancin, Michelle Householder, and Andrew Futty. Bottom row: Ashley Futty, Jessica Kelly, Ashley Dudek, Nicolette Koches, Allison Klein, Sarah Anderson, and Alexis Vystricil.

Middlefield Historical Society Art Show Winners

Joseph Nieves (from left), Benjamin Stefancin, Travis Miller, Ashley Dudek, Jenna Phelps, Jackie Hetrick, Thomas Bandiera, Rachel Blakely and Elizabeth Ohtola.

Cardinal High School Art Students (from left) Trevor Adams, Michelle Householder, London Walsh, Anne Jesunas, and Kelly Thurling. Not pictured are Colleen Liggett and Rebecca Pierce. Art Teacher is Raina Podmore.

Art show dates were in April 2010. Art was displayed at the Middlefield Historical Society, Middlefield.

only 14 days of school left!

CHS CVC Honors Band On Tuesday, April 13, nine students were selected to perform with the Chagrin Valley Conference High School Honors Band at Hawken High School. The group was under the direction of Dr. Gary Ciepluch of Case Western Reserve University/Cleveland Institute of Music. The students rehearsed for the entire day and gave a tremendous performance that evening. There were students from 15 Chagrin Valley Conference Schools in attendance.

CHS band students are under the direction of Mr. Dan Sommers.

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Warm Weather

Warm weather is finally here! Throw open the windows, and let in the fresh air. Listen to the birds sing. While people will be spending more time outside, do not forget that the Middlefield Library has excellent resources to enhance warm weather chores and hobbies.

Check out gardening books for tips on growing healthy vegetables and beautiful flowers.

Some recent additions to our collection include “From Container to Kitchen: Growing Fruits and Vegetables in Pots” by D. J. Herda; “Starter Vegetable Gardens: 24 No-Fail Plans for Small Organic Gardens” by Barbara Pleasant; or “What's Wrong with My Plant (and How Do I Fix It?): A Visual Guide to Easy Diagnosis and Organic Remedies” by David Deardorff and Kathryn Wadsworth. There is something for both new and experienced gardeners.

In addition, spring flowers bring bees. Bees, in turn, bring honey. For beekeepers, the library can be an extremely valuable place with resources such as “Bee Culture” magazine and books such as “The Backyard Beekeeper's Honey Handbook: A Guide to Creating, Harvesting, and Cooking with Natural Honeys” by Kim Flottum or “The Complete Guide to Beekeeping for Fun & Profit: Everything You Need to Know Explained Simply” by Cindy Belknap.

The warm weather also brings growing grass and farm work. If your lawn mower or tractor is not working as well as previous years, browse through the library's service and repair manuals. The Middlefield Library's service manuals cover a variety of tractor models and manufacturers including Ford, John Deere, International Harvester, and more.

The warm weather also signifies that the school year is winding down. If you are taking a trip this summer, stop by the library’s travel section to plan your getaway. Containing popular guides such as Fodor’s, Frommers, and Rick Steves, the collection covers several states and countries. Additional travel destinations are also available through other Geauga County Public Library locations and are just a click away on the online catalog.

Looking to stay closer to home? Check out guides such as “Ohio: Off the Beaten Path”

by George and Carol Zimmermann or, for those with more eccentric tastes, “Weird Ohio: Your Travel Guide to Ohio’s Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets” by James A. Willis, Andrew Henderson, and Loren Coleman.

The Middlefield Library offers plenty of options for both spring work and fun. Visit the library, and uncover your options.

Nick Fagan is head of adult services at the Middlefield Library, 16167 East High St., Middlefield, 440-632-1961, extension 24; www.geaugalibrary.org.

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Congratulations Class of 2010

This year Middlefield Safety Town will be a five-day program June 7-11 that teaches lessons on a wide spectrum of safety issues and now includes the radKIDS® program, a personal empowerment safety education package. Curriculum topics include home, school, and vehicle safety, out and about safety, realistic defense against abduction, goodbad-uncomfortable touch and more, stranger tricks (including physical defense against abduction), and self-realization of personal power.

The extended registration deadline is May 24 for both sessions. Session 1, for kindergartners only, is offered 9-11 a.m. Session 2, for kindergartners through 2nd graders, will be noon to 2 p.m. Fee is $15 for village residents and $20 for non-village residents. Safety Town will be at Jordak Elementary.

Visit www.middlefieldohio.com for more information and online registration, or call the Middlefield Recreation Department at 440-632-5248. You can register in person at Middlefield Recreation Department, 14860 North State Ave. (P.O. Box 1019), Middlefield (44062) during office hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Please note that registration cannot be completed without receipt of payment.

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Enjoy award-winning poetry and prose in Geauga Park District’s 15th annual Nature Writer’s contest. Winners will share their work at a “coffee house” event on Friday, June 4.

Children and adults of all ages will read their winning compositions at the Nature Writer’s Coffee House on Friday, June 4 from 7 to 10 p.m. in The West Woods Nature Center, 9465 Kinsman Rd. (Rout 87), Russell Township.

This fun and family friendly event welcomes the winners of the 15th annual Nature’s Writing Contest to the stage to read their poetry or prose entries. Anyone in the crowd is also invited to step to the microphone and recite their nature-inspired works of art.

Mark your calendar now as not to miss this great evening filled with local literary talent, snacks and beverages.

For more information on this FREE event, call Geauga Park District at 440-286-9516 or 800-536-4006 (toll free in Geauga), or visit us on the web at www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.

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I read a column in the Plain Dealer recently that I found really interesting. Dr. Marc E. Agronin, a geriatric psychiatrist at Miami Jewish Health Systems, wrote the article. Dr. Agronin raises the topic of our perception of the elderly person’s view of their “diminished” life. I feel I am fortunate because my occupation has given me a very different look into the lives of older people than the look most people are given.

I am usually meeting the elderly person and their family at a time of crisis in their lives, when an accident or illness brings them to rehabilitation and possibly longterm nursing care. The resident and their family usually feel as if they have landed out of the blue on a roller coaster ride of emotions. I have seen remarkable resilience and spirit in many people. Many times, when presented with disabilities that I don’t think I could face, these people usually have accepted their situation with nonchalance, determination and great faith.

I was sitting on the patio at Briar Hill recently, having a conversation with my 87-year-old friend Margaret. She was sunbathing. I asked her if she felt like time was flying, as I couldn’t believe I am as old as I am already. I’m shocked when I look at my children and think that just yesterday, it seems, they were small. The memories of my life are vivid. After we chatted about this for a while, I said, “I think that when you’re younger, you don’t think about getting older; it will never happen. When you’re middle-aged, I think most people think it must be depressing to be old.”

Margaret assures me that it’s not! And that’s not what I’m seeing every day in the attitudes of my elderly friends. I see people fully engaged in life to the best of their ability, eager to give encouragement and

friendship to each other.

I laughed when Margaret told me, “You just slip into old age. You’re there before you know it!” She also is surprised that she’s as old as 87. We both agree that this body is just a vessel. Your outlook, your mind, your heart, is how old you really are. She says that at 87, she’s “just teetering on the brink of old.” I love that! When I left her on the patio, she was holding her face to the sun.

Margaret told me that she’s had a wonderful life, and she’s been very lucky.

She has a wonderful family, has children and grandchildren and is looking forward to maybe some great-grandchildren. She’s grateful for all that she has, in experiences and love, and looks forward to the future. I was reassured and uplifted with her remarks.

What more contentment can we ask for?

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was a French aviator and pilot who disappeared on a flight over the Mediterranean Sea in July of 1944. He is probably best known for his book, “The Little Prince.” He wrote, “A man’s age is something impressive; it sums up his life: maturity reached slowly and against many obstacles, illnesses cured, grief and despairs overcome, and unconscious risks taken; maturity formed through so many desires, hopes, regrets, forgotten things, loves. A man’s age represents a fine cargo of experiences and memories.”

As we live our lives here on Earth, hopefully the person we are towards the end of our stay here has matured, blossomed, and become someone that is contented with his or her circumstances and decisions.

I wish that for all of us.

Vicki Wilson is the director of admissions/ marketing at Briar Hill Health Care Residence, 15950 Pierce St., P.O. Box 277, Middlefield, 440-632-5241.

Geauga Seniors Dance, Tour Geauga County seniors (60 years and older) are invited to a free home maintenance talk at Thompson Senior Center, 8091 Plank Rd., on Thursday, May 20 at 9:30 a.m. Hosted

by Geauga Department on Aging, Home Maintenance Supervisor Bob Debevits will discuss things to do around your house now that winter is over and summer is just around the corner.

The Senior Board of Trustees presents “Spring Dance” May 28, 7–10 p.m. hosted by Loretta Holmes and Gerry Hornick at 12555 Ravenwood Dr., Chardon. Music will be by The Bob Lubeck Band. Refreshments and door prizes are included in the $6 ticket price. No reservations are needed as tickets are sold at the door.

Middlefield and Thompson Senior Centers once again offer the annual Holden Arboretum Trip on Tuesday, June 1. Cost is $10 per person, which covers: lunch, tram tour, and facility charge. There will be a car pool from both senior centers. Be sure to RSVP by May 26. Please include your name, address, phone number, number of attendees, and a check made payable to “Geauga Department on Aging,” ATTN: Holden Arboretum, at 12555 Ravenwood Dr., Chardon, OH 44024.

The senior center sponsors a day at the movies June 4 at Chagrin Cinema, 8200 East Washington St., Chagrin Falls. For $12, seniors can enjoy a continental breakfast, boxed lunch, and admission to one of two first-run summer movies and a snack. Featured movies are “Marmaduke” (2010 comedy/family) and “Killers” (2010 action comedy thriller). Make reservations as soon as possible; space is limited. To RSVP include name, address, phone number, number of attendees, and if you need transit. AIso include verification of registration with department on aging, and indicate turkey or ham on white or wheat bread. Send check made payable to “Geauga Department on Aging,” ATTN: Barbara, 12555 Ravenwood Dr., Chardon, OH 44024. Call 440-279-2130, 440-834-1856 extension 2130, or 440-564-7131 extension 2130.

Feel free to call the Middlefield Senior Center Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 440-632-0611 or the Thompson Senior Center on Thursday at 440-279-2130 with any questions or to register.

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Essential Fatty Acids – Omega-3 Fish Oils

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By Dr. David Fakadej Health care providers are emphasizing Omega-3 fish oils or essential fatty acids (EFAs). “Essential” means the body does not manufacture it; hence it is essential to ingest. There are two primary EFAs: Omega-6 and Omega-3, named for a particular bond location on an otherwise similarly shaped fat molecule.

Hopefully it is commonly known that fats and oils are essentially the same thing, but for some chemical arrangements, fats are generally more solid and oils are generally more liquid.

Ideally, we should eat Omega-6 and Omega-3 oils in a ratio of 1:1, or perhaps 3:1; nobody knows the “ideal” ratio.

Nevertheless, when the ratio is near equal, our metabolism is more anti-inflammatory.

When the ratio is not near equal, metabolism is pro-inflammatory. The standard American diet is as high as 60:1 favoring Omega-6.

Omega-6 fats are in olive, canola, sunflower, safflower, sesame, black currant, borage, breast milk, hemp, corn, evening primrose, oatmeal, soy, and other vegetables. If you read ingredient labels, which you should do, the Omega-6 fats are in everything. Omega-3 fats are in flax, black currant, hemp, and, most particularly, in cold-water fish (cod, sardines, salmon, tuna, sole, mackerel, shrimp, and haddock).

Enzymes are needed to process EFAs. These enzymes are blocked by refined sugar, trans fats, alcohol, caffeine, stress, aging (the standard American diet and lifestyle), along with micronutrient deficiencies and steroids (creams, oral, or injected). However, fish oils do not require the large number of enzymes needed to process Omega-6 fats/oils.

Hence when enzyme blockers are a factor, fish oil is the best source of Omega-3 EFA. I would dare say Inflammation is the primary cause of any and all pathology, most notably in cardiovascular disease and cholesterol. Cholesterol goes up because of inflammation, and cardiovascular disease occurs because of inflammation.

Cholesterol might complicate cardiovascular disease, but cholesterol does not cause cardiovascular disease. Both are present at

the same time when the body is inflamed, as stated by some of the most prominent cardiac surgeons.

High cholesterol is an inflammatory reaction. Reducing cholesterol does not reduce inflammation, and therefore does not reduce cardiovascular disease. Hence, there is no general agreement in research to establish a “healthy” cholesterol level, profile, fraction, or sub-fraction to reduce cardiovascular disease.

Three problems: allergies, contaminants, and rancidity. I won’t go into allergies. Forget about polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), mercury, and other contaminants found in many of the fishoil supplements; rancidity is THE issue.

RANCID fish oil –it is estimated 90 percent of all fish oil on the shelf NOW is rancid before purchase. The body will inflame with rancid oil as easily as with lifestyle/dietary imbalances, contaminants, food allergies, or enzyme dysfunction.

Determine if the fish oil you take is rancid. Foremost, store fish oils in a cool, dry, non-lit place. Heat and light will make the oils rancid. Refrigeration is best for storage, especially if you don’t have air conditioning.

When you purchase a fish oil supplement, you must taste it. Soak the pearl in your mouth a few minutes and carefully bite into it – don’t bite yourself. If it tastes rancid, it is rancid. If it has a tasty flavor, an additive hides rancidity.

If it is flavorless, an added deodorant hides rancidity. If it tastes like fish, swallow it. If you burp a fish flavor after, it is rancid.

If you taste fish, swallow it and don’t burp fish, it is not rancid and, provided there are no contaminants, it is likely healthy, if you are not allergic to it.

Good luck. By the way, along with “vitamin” D and calcium, EFAs are needed to build and maintain bone density!

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By Lori Gorrell What is a “life coach”?

This term may seem new. You may not know what a life coach does, exactly. Well, personal (life) coaching started in the 1970s, so it’s not technically new, but it is relatively new.

Coaching is about moving beyond where you ever thought you could go. A life coach is a personal support system that empowers you to discover your unique core values, helps you find the juice of life that gets you out of bed every morning, and cheers for you at every step.

Working with a coach gives you tools to help overcome obstacles that seem to be getting in the way of achieving your dreams. You don’t have to wait until you have enough time, enough energy or enough money to have meaning in your life. Find your true colors, and live a life of clarity, focus, ease and grace. It is all within your reach … one step at a time.

Lao-tzu said that “He who knows others is wise; He who knows himself is enlightened.”

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“Through the Eyes of a Child” Ohio State University Extension will present “Through the Eyes of a Child,” a seminar for parents who are divorcing or anyone who is sharing custody of children with another.

The class will cover the stages of divorce, recognizing children’s responses, strategies for assisting them in coping with the changes, improving communication between the adults, and alternative methods to resolving conflict.

The class will be presented by Mary Alice Bell of Ravenwood and Terri Worthington from the Ohio State University Extension, Geauga office, on June 8 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at 470 Center St., Chardon, Building 8 meeting room. Registration is required; call the extension office at 440-834-4656 for more information and to register. The fee for the class is $15 with prepaid registration and $20 if paid at the door.

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The Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services has proclaimed that May is Mental Health Month and resolved as follows.

Whereas, mental health disorders collectively make mental illness the most prevalent health problem in America today – more common than cancer, lung and heart diseases combined; and Whereas, the guiding principles of the Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services have been to provide quality prevention, intervention, support, and treatment services; and Whereas, the Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services joins the nation in celebrating Mental Health Month each year in May to raise awareness of mental health and illnesses and the stigma that still exists pertaining to people with emotional disabilities; The Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services encourages all Geauga County government agencies, public and private institutions, businesses, hospitals, schools and its citizens to participate in activities that recognize May 2010 as Mental Health Month.

Annual observances of Mental health Month began in 1949 and are designed to increase awareness about mental health and illness. This year’s theme, “Live Your Life Well,” challenges us to promote health and wellness.

If you or a loved one experience mental health related problems, the following local agencies can help: Catholic Charities Community Services, 10771 Mayfield Rd., Chardon (44024), 440-285-3537; NAMI Geauga, 11850 Mayfield Rd., Chardon (44024), 440-285-3945; Ravenwood Mental Health Center, 12557 Ravenwood Dr., Chardon (44024), 440-285-3568; and WomenSafe, 12041 Ravenna Rd., Chardon (44024), 440-286-7154.

For more information, please contact the Geauga County Board of Mental Health and Recovery Services, 13244 Ravenna Rd., Chardon, OH 44024. You can also contact the mental health and recovery services board by calling 440-285-2282, or visit their Web site at www.geauga.org.

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By Linton Sharpnack Elderflower herbs are common in Geauga County and are frequently seen along the road or at the edge of wood lots. They have corky grey-brown bark and feathery leaves. The small creamy flowers blossom in summer and are followed by black berries. This is a perfect example to use in describing the specific effects of various plant parts in treating a wide variety of conditions.

By selecting two informational sources on elderflower, I was able to count 57 different conditions for which this herb is effective. Since life is often about balance, we are able to see the potential adverse effects that are possible by the incorrect use of this plant medicine.

The flower is effective in the treatment of influenza, colds, sinusitis, upper respiratory infections and fever. The fruits are used for their analgesic effects, diuretic (urine-making), laxative and diaphoretic (causing-to-sweat) properties. They are also known to effectively treat rheumatoid conditions.

The bark is used for constipation and arthritic conditions. The flower and bark can be used externally for bruises and burns. This is just a broad summary of conditions and the various plant parts that are effective in providing treatment.

There is a saying that every treasure has a dragon. This dragon is cyanogenic glycosides, which is toxic. This is present in elder bark, root, crushed leaves, and uncooked berries.

Cyanide toxicity creates nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cramps, and weakness.

Further, some of elderflower’s primary effects are diuretic, laxative, and the lowering of blood sugar. If you are taking medications having similar effects, care must be taken.

There is also evidence that elderflower may increase the effects and adverse affects of some chemotherapy agents.

Elderflower is a virtual medicine cabinet of medicinal value. If you are unsure of how to process the plant, you can always eat the flowers or seek professional help.

Linton Sharpnack is the proprietor of Healthy Deposits, 14950 State Ave., Middlefield. For more information call 440-632-5484.

Several Blossoms Can Be Eaten Elderberry blossoms are not the only tasty flowers! Some blossoms, such as English daisy (tangy), lilac (lemony), and violet (sweet), can be added to salads. Be sure to wash these carefully, and don’t overuse them as they can easily dominate the leafy component of the salad. The flowers of the radish plant (mild “radish-y” taste) and of the runner bean (bean-like nectar taste) are also good additions to your salad.

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Tim King (from left) and Rich Smith, installers for Playground World, Inc., of 8035 Mayfield Rd. in Chesterland, accept a certificate of appreciation from Bob Voss, supervisor of the Family Preservation Team of the Geauga County Department of Job and Family Services, and Amanda Ward, social worker for the department. Earlier this month, Playground World donated and installed the 28-foot playset outside the job and family services offices, 12480 Ravenwood Dr., Chardon for the use of children in the department’s supervised visitation program. The department will enclose the play area inside fencing soon to add privacy to the outdoor and homelike visitation facilities provided, according to Barbara Rakes, social services director for the job and family services department. Eight children in the supervised visitation program at the time of the playset’s installation were ready to try out the equipment, said Meredith Myers, department supervisor. ”Playground World of Chesterland is all about this community, its kids and its families,” Barbara added. “Playground World’s generous donation helps us provide children and their parents a comfortable place to be a family where people can practice parenting skills in a supportive, encouraging environment.”One of the goals of the supervised visitation program is to provide opportunities for parents to learn about nutrition, household and family safety, and the setting of behavioral limits and boundaries that foster family successes beyond the department’s auspices later.

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Spring is the best time to check your golf swing with your local professional. It is normally easier to make a correction in the swing when the season just starts. When a golfer plays half the season and awakens the flawed golf muscle memories, it is harder for the player to make the change.

Let’s talk about grooming the six-inch fairway, which is many times the biggest liability in an amateur’s golf game. Distance is more important than direction when you are chipping or putting the ball. Stopping the ball pin high will save more strokes than if you stop the ball short or long of the hole with faulty direction.

Practice the long putts, making sure the ball stops hole high. While hitting the long breaking putts, make sure that you properly visualize the putt’s break and concentrate once again on stopping the ball hole high. Try to maximize the room for break while minimizing the speed of the ball.

A putt that dies at the hole has a chance to drop in from four directions–front, back, or from either side of the hole. More times than not, the remaining distance with this type of strategy will be only a couple of feet.

Then finally practice the two footers.

Knowing that the ball can be holed effortlessly from two feet is a tremendous

confidence builder.

Remember to plan your stroke with your head and play with your heart. Once the direction is figured out, let the feel of your stroke propel the ball to the hole.

Have fun! See you on the links.

Robert Kacica is the golf professional at Rolling Green Golf Course, 15900 Mayfield Rd., Huntsburg, 440-636-5171.

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A Taste of Middlefield Coming June 18 Now is the time to make advance arrangements to participate in “A Taste of Middlefield,” sponsored by Middlefield Chamber of Commerce and scheduled for Friday, June 18 from 4 to 10 p.m. in downtown Middlefield Village at the municipal center.

Vendor space is still available at the event for businesses and community organizations.

Contact Middlefield Chamber of Commerce President Geri Watson at 440-632-5966 to reserve space or to donate Chinese auction items.

Area residents can enjoy a variety of foods and new activities especially for kids. Ride the giant 18-foot inflatable slide and make children’s crafts upstairs in the Middlefield Fire Department. Classic rock will be performed by “Struksure,” featuring lead singer Kevin Harper, 2004 Cardinal High graduate.

The Middlefield Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a beer garden located next to the fire department for adults 21 and over (beverages must remain in the designated area).

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Maple Products Workshop in June Ever go to the Geauga County Maple Festival or to the county fair and marvel at all of the delicious things you can make out of pure male syrup? Maybe you have even tried to make some maple candy at home and found out it is not as easy as it looks. Making maple confections is an art, and it is also a science. Knowing the science behind the art will make the job easier and will help you avoid the long trial and error process that is often part of making maple products.

On June 12, a Maple Confections Workshop will be held at the 4-H Camp Whitewood, 7983 Wiswell Rd., Windsor (44099). The workshop will be conducted by Stephen Childs, Cornell University/New York State maple specialist. The workshop is a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on demonstrations including measuring for invert sugar and making maple candy by hand and with machines. Group interaction is encouraged. This class is a must for anyone interested in making maple confection products.

This event is limited to a maximum of 20 farms, two participants per farm. Each farm will receive, to keep for their own business, invert sugar testing supplies, a digital thermometer, and a confections notebook. The workshop is a one-day event that will start at 9 a.m. and finish at 5 p.m. Lunch will be included in the registration. Each farm needs to bring one quart of maple syrup to be used in the class.

Because of the limited space, all registrations need to be made and paid for in advance.

The cost of the workshop is $80 per farm/two people and should be made payable to OSU Extension. The registration deadline is June 1. For additional information, contact Les Ober at 440-834-4656 or ober.10@osu.edu. Registrations should be sent to Geauga County OSU Extension, P.O. Box 387, Burton, OH 44021.

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Maple Max Awards Maple Festival Winner!

Geauga County Tourism held a prize raffle from its booth at the Geauga County Maple Festival, thanks to a fabulous donation from Bremec Greenhouses & Nursery in Chesterland.

The “basket” was actually a 15-inch all weather planter, packed full of great products from gardening gloves to gift certificates with a total prize value of $167 awarded to one lucky prize winner.

Maple Max, the raccoon mascot of Geauga County Tourism, was on hand to pull the winning entry and also insisted on presenting the prize in “person” to Sandy Gilbo of Chardon.

“I can’t believe I won,” Sandy said. “Look at all of this,” she commented as she showed off her winnings to husband Mike Gilbo.

“Over 100 tickets were sold,” said Geauga County Tourism Director Lynda Nemeth. “It was really nice to see someone local win it that would put the items in the basket to good use.” The money raised by the ticket sales will go toward projects to promote Geauga County and area businesses.

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4 Yards...$149 5 Yards...$185 6 Yards...$219 7 Yards...$255 8 Yards...$289 9 Yards...$325

10 Yards...$359 11 Yards...$395 12 Yards...$429 13 Yards...$459 14 Yards...$489 15 Yards...$519

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A natural and organic mix designed to nurture newly set plantings. Blended of reed sedge peat, sphagnum peat, composted hardwood and pine bark and composted cow manure. Dehydrated by force air blowers, it is uniform in textures, low in odor and weed-free. 2-2-2 analysis.

Master Gardeners (MG) Lauren Maser, Mallory Taylor and Sue Negron provide the compelling reasons to compost and describe the different methods. Learn the benefits and easy steps of how to start and maintain a worm farm and a backyard compost pile. If you have physical limitations, you might prefer the no tilling, no digging, non-traditional lasagna process. Discover the why, how to, advantages and problems you may encounter. $10 fee covers light refreshments and handouts as well. Call 440834-4656 to register. Send check payable to OSU Extension, P.O. Box 387, Burton, OH 44021. Class will be held at the Geauga County OSU Extension Office, Patterson Center (on the Burton Fairgrounds), 14269 Claridon-Troy Rd., Burton. View a list of MG class offerings at http://geauga.osu.edu/.

Habitat for Humanity Youth Volunteers Receive Grant A group of youth volunteers building a house with Geauga County Habitat for Humanity has been selected to receive a $10,000 matching grant from State Farm® for its accomplishments in house building and fundraising. The youth volunteers are participants in Habitat for Humanity’s Youth United program and are required to raise a matching amount.

“I am extremely grateful to the State Farm Insurance Company for their generous matching grant. Their donation will move us one step closer to reaching our ultimate goal of building a Youth United Home for a deserving family in need. Congratulations team!” said incoming president of Youth United Steering Committee, Kyle Dipre.

“The grant will help us to continue to make a difference in the lives of people in need of affordable housing.”

Youth United mobilizes young people, ages 5 to 25, to fully fund and build a house with their local Habitat for Humanity affiliate.

Students learn leadership and teamwork skills and gain a better understanding of their community and poverty housing. All students are engaged in fundraising, education and advocacy activities, while those over 16 help with actual house construction.

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Home (440) 272-5021 • Daytime (440) 346-4709 5619 SR86 (1/4 mile west of 534) • Windsor 44099

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By Nancy Hrivnak Renovating? Roofing? Simply cleaning out that basement, garage, shed and attic, finally?

Maybe you got carried away with spring cleaning and ended up remodeling instead …

An easy and efficient way to get rid of all that stuff is to call AJ & J Roll-Off Containers, 18851 Fox Rd., Hiram. Owner/ operator is Jim Ennemoser, a true professional who maintains customer privacy. Asked to recall some of the more interesting refuse customers have disposed of, Jim would say only, “You’d be surprised at what some people throw away …”

AJ & J trucks can deliver roll-off containers at commercial or residential sites. Recent job sites for AJ & J have been homes under construction in the Canyon Lakes development of Bainbridge and Marshall Carpet in Eastgate Shopping Center.

Delivery trucks for AJ & J containers are designed with an innovative hooklift system allowing for easy and precise placement of the roll-off. AJ & J maintains new and updated equipment to provide superior service as well as a professional appearance.

AJ & J takes great care to prevent damage to pavements and driveways when delivering roll-off containers. Containers arrive on a single-axle truck that places the dumpster gently. AJ & J prepares the drop site with wood when necessary to protect surfaces.

Hazardous materials, including tires and chemical waste, cannot be loaded into a roll-off container, but nearly anything else can.

AJ & J handles disposal of rubbish, household cleanouts, and construction and demolition debris. Specializing in small dumpsters, AJ & J offers competitive pricing and fast, reliable service.

When tearing out rooms before renovating, it’s essential to place the waste.

You can pile it all in your backyard and wait for it to go away by itself, or hire a hauling company at premium prices. Or you can haul it all out to a landfill by yourself.

The easiest option is to rent a container.

A regular homeowner can rent a container with minimal preparation.

Be sure to clear space in front of where the container will be placed, as the truck dropping off and picking up the container needs room to maneuver.

Rent the right size container for the job. Most people will almost certainly need a container a size bigger than they think they need. Carpeting, scrap wood, and drywall all take up volume. Concrete, rock, and dirt are more weight than volume, and usually you can only fill the container partially full (verify this with your rental company).

Containers of similar volume may come in different dimensions. Ask your rolloff rental company about height. Heaving weighty materials over the side of a tall container is difficult; ask if you can get a low container.

How do you know what size container will do the job you have in mind?

A 10-cubic-yard container can be imagined as a metal box 12 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 3 feet high. If you’re tearing out a small bathroom, the 10-yarder might be right for you.

A 20-cubic-yard roll-off is about 16 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 6 feet high.

This is about the size container you should order to accommodate the waste from a small bathroom without cramming and crushing.

If you need an in-between size, AJ & J Roll-Off Contianers makes a 15-yard container available as well.

To arrange for a roll-off container delivery for your project, call Jim at AJ & J Roll-Off Containers at 440-336-0544.

You can expect pleasant friendly service, practical advice, prompt return of phone calls and a job well done.

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Q. I want to paint my garage floor. What paint should I use?

A. My number one choice is 100% solids

epoxy if conditions are perfect.

Before starting, you must see if your floor qualifies for paint. Concrete is porous, and moisture can come up through it.

First you must get a plastic sheet (36-by-36-inch) and lay it down on the floor, securing the edges. Leave it flat on the floor for 48 hours; then check the underside to see if there is any moisture. If it is dry, you can paint the floor. If it is wet, forget it. Even the most expensive epoxy will not stick.

If this is a new floor and the contractor sprayed it with curing compound, don’t waste your money. Nothing will adhere to your floor.

If you are having a new garage floor poured and you would like to epoxy it, you must have a vapor barrier laid down under the concrete, and you must water cure it. Do not allow the contractor to spray it with a curing agent. Keep it wet for several days, and it will cure very well. Old sheets and blankets laid on top soaked with water work well. You need to wait at least 60 days before applying paint to new concrete. Do not get the concrete dirty or oily! Doing this in weather above 72 degrees is a must!

Now you must acid etch the concrete with muriatic acid. Make sure you neutralize any acid going down a drain or out in your driveway with soda ash or baking soda. Use a garden sprayer, mixing one part acid to four parts water. CAUTION: Always add acid to water slowly. NEVER add water to acid!!!

MAKE SURE THE AREA IS WELL VENTILATED, AND WEAR A RESPIRATOR, SAFETY GLASSES and RUBBER GLOVES! Rinse the floor thoroughly, twice!

This will open up the pores in the concrete and allow the paint to stick. Now you must wait another seven days for it to dry. Epoxy is a very durable product; however, it does not take well to poorly prepared surfaces.

My barn floor has two coats of epoxy, a moisture barrier epoxy and a 100-percentsolids gray epoxy top coating. The second coat must be applied while the first coat is still tacky, and doing this in your stocking feet is a chore to say the least! Since epoxy is very thick, a special roller, rubber gloves and throw-away shoes are required. A squeegee

is also helpful in spreading the epoxy. Make sure the epoxy or paint is “hot tire proof.” If not, it will stick to your tires and pull up.

No mater what product you use, make sure you read the directions. Epoxy is normally two part; mixing it properly is a must. Otherwise, it will NEVER DRY! This is a tough project that takes attention to directions and, once started, it must be completed!

To “Ask Joe,” e-mail questions to editorial@ middlefieldpost.com. Joe has 20 years experience in manufacturing and says that as a small business owner, he found that you either learn how to solve a problem yourself or pay to have it done. Joe’s articles are his opinion and are only intended as a guide.

Please consult an expert when in doubt.

Painting Tips No matter what you are painting in your home, choosing the color is important.

Light colors give the feeling of size, and shades of white are the favored colors for traditional architecture. Dark colors make a space seem smaller but do draw more attention to details and are best for accenting recesses.

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Servisoft Celebrates 45th Year in Business Established in 1965 by Chuck and Ella Hall, Servisoft celebrates 45 years in business. It began as an exchange tank business, bringing soft water to homes throughout Geauga County. At the time, a typical automatic water softener was not efficient and used a great deal of salt each month. Exchange tanks were a great way to have soft water without the hassle of loading a salt tank or the cost of maintaining the equipment.

A truck would deliver every couple of weeks and replace the softening tanks with new ones. Used tanks would be taken back to the shop for cleaning, sanitizing and reloading with fresh resin. Servisoft thrived by providing such a convenient service and softened, iron-free water to the families in the area.

Eventually technology improved for automatic softeners to the point where they began making more sense economically for homeowners, so Servisoft began selling the EcoWater line of automatic water softeners.

EcoWater Systems is the largest manufacturer of residential water softeners; in fact, they make one out of every four produced in the entire world. They are among industry leaders in product quality, technology and customer support, three very important requirements that Servisoft asks of those representing the product line.

In 1977, the national Water Quality Association began a certification program to bring credibility to the water treatment industry. The certified water specialist (CWS) is an extensive study program covering all aspects of water chemistry and treatment applications. For an individual to become certified, he must complete and pass an intensive exam. Once certified, he must renew his certification every three years by obtaining continuing education credits (attending technical seminars, taking renewal and specific technology exams).

Dennis Hall, president and owner of Servisoft, (Chuck and Ella’s son) was one of the first in the country to obtain the CWS certification in 1977 and is one of a very select few in the industry that has maintained this certification for over 33 years. He currently holds the CWS VI and certified installer designations. Additionally, John Woodard, marketing manager, and Denny’s son Nick also hold CWS certifications.

Today the third generation of the Hall family is working at the dealership. Nick Hall earned his bachelor’s degree from Kent State University and is now working in the sales department, learning the business the old fashioned way, by doing. He has also earned the CWS IV certification from the Water Quality Association.

One of the indicators of a great company to work for is the longevity of employees.

Currently Servisoft employs 13 individuals comprising 165 years collectively. Denny Young, operations manager, has the most

years with the company at 35, followed closely by Denny Hall with 34.

The rookie of the group is Bobby Allison, in salt delivery, who has been around for two years. One notable mention must be made of Terry Maple, general sales manager of the company for 22 years, who lost his battle with cancer in February 2008 one day short of his birthday. His impact on the success of the company is enormous, and he is sorely missed. He was a great friend and an incredible salesman.

The company, now known as EcoWater/ Servisoft of Middlefield, Inc., is effectively experienced and certified to treat and solve virtually every issue a well-water supply might throw at the homeowner. And, their Performance Guarantee backs up every application, which is their promise to you that they will make it work and make it right!

As they celebrate their 45th year as one of the region’s leading water treatment specialists, a founding philosophy has always been to conduct business with the utmost integrity, provide a valuable service with a reliable product and always exceed their customer’s expectations. A testament to this philosophy, the Better Business Bureau of Greater Cleveland chose them as a recipient of the 2005 Torch Awards recognizing businesses of integrity.

When asked what lies ahead for his company, Denny Hall states, “We are very optimistic about the future of our company.

When you have been around as long as we have, you see good and lean times. Our experience has allowed us to know how to make the best of each turn of the cycle. We are very confident that this economy will regain its strength, and we will continue to be a great company to do business with and a great place for our employees to work.”

The company has been recognized as the top volume sales producer commercially for the EcoWater brand of products they carry as well as being ranked in the top 10 for residential sales. In commercial sales, the company has been number one for 21 of the last 23 years. At the last EcoWater dealer convention, both salesmen, Mike Manley and Nick Hall, were recognized and awarded the “Captains Award” for being in the top 10 nationally for unit sales.

It is anybody’s guess what lies ahead in the next 45 years, but it is certain that EcoWater/Servisoft of Middlefield is making sure that they will be there to provide quality products and professional water treatment services for generations to come.

Each month you can read about various water issues and tips on how to maintain the equipment you have in their monthly e-newsletter. You can sign up to receive it on their Web site, www.ecowaterservisoft.com.

EcoWater/Servisoft is located at 14299 Kinsman Rd., Burton (44021). Call them at 1800-922-1188.

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• Annuals • Perennials • Strawberries • Berry Bushes • Mulches • Hanging Baskets • Hi-Cal-Lime • Organic Fertilizers • Fruit Trees • Onion Sets • Seed Potatoes till dark; Sat. 8am-6pm 440-636-5558 13310 Clay Street • Middlefield 44062 Mon.-Fri. 8am Closed on Sunday

Geauga Credit Union, Inc. 14499 N. Cheshire St., PO Box 839, Burton, OH 44021 ph. 440-834-4327 fax: 440-834-0455 www.geaugacreditunion.com Planning a big home project this summer?

If you own your home, you can get a Home Equity Line of Credit at Geauga Credit Union. Our current rate is 3.5%* Checking account access for on demand purchases available. No origination fees, no annual fee and no prepayment penalties. *Rate subject to change with Wall Street Journal prime rate.

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We will lend up to 80% of appraised home value minus balance of first mortgage, up to $150,000.

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Membership for all those who live or work in Geauga County.

The Department on Aging needs your help! We would like to invite you and your friends to join us and volunteer during the Spring Cleanup Geauga Days. This seasonal event will run until the end of May. Many of our seniors can no longer rake out or weed flower beds, clean up yard debris, or wash windows. This is where you, as a volunteer, can truly make a difference. By volunteering just a few hours of your time, you can help a senior citizen remain independent and allow them to live in a safe, clean environment.

The Department on Aging would like to salute those who have helped in the past.

Without their help and the generous gift of their time, our department would not be able to provide the same level of service to our senior citizens.

“Cleanup” volunteers will generally be assigned close to their homes to make the most of their volunteer time; although, some volunteers may choose another area in which they would like to work.

The Geauga County Department on Aging also is in need of home -delivered meal drivers. These volunteers, once trained, can deliver meals as little as once a month or as often as they would like. Many companies and/or civic groups send different individuals from their organizations on a scheduled rotation. Because they alternate the drivers, a different driver can drive each week with the group determining the driving schedule.

The meal routes are delivered Monday through Friday and usually take between 1 1/2 to 2 hours from start to finish. Just think:, a couple hours of your time provides a nutritious lunch for 10 to 15 homebound seniors.

If you are 18 years of age or older, have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance, the department on aging needs your help.

To get involved or to find out more about our volunteer opportunities, call the Geauga County Department on Aging at 440-279-2130 or 440-564-7133 extension 2130, 440-8341586 extension 2130 and ask for Bob Debevits, home maintenance coordinator, or Bill Phillips, volunteer coordinator, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.

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The Geauga County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC), housed in the Geauga County General Health District, honored 11 of its 50 volunteer members for outstanding service 2009 at its annual meeting recently in Chardon. Health Commissioner Robert Weisdak told the MRC membership, ”We couldn’t have done it without you,” referring to the 2009/2010 influenza immunization campaign, said to be the most difficult in many years.

Volunteer MRC nurses, EMTs, physician assistants and others provided the bulk of the professional staff at several seasonal and H1N1 flu shot clinics last fall, the commissioner said.

Honored for their 2009 service ”above and beyond expectations” were MRC members: Barbara Anderson, P.A., Middlefield; Shirley Hamilton, RN, Chesterland; Patricia Harchar, RN, Chardon; Melissa Kraus, RN, Huntsburg; Esther Laczko, RN, Chardon; Sandie Parnaby, EMT, Middlefield; Deborah Raines, RN, Chardon; Norma Jean Ritter, Chardon; Christina Shane, RN, Burton; Joyce Terwilliger, RN, Chardon and Liz Thrush, RN, Novelty.

Also honored for “above and beyond” service in 2009 was the Russell Auxiliary Force (RAF), Dee Dee Miller, RN, chairperson, who recruited many supplemental volunteers for last fall’s flu immunization campaign, including members of the Pepper Pike MERC. Recognition took the form of letters, lapel pins and action-photo certificates.

21 Communities Accept Grants for Scrap Tire Collections The Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District has awarded $32,394 to all 21 cities, townships and villages in Geauga County to implement localized scrap tire collection programs.

This is the first year that every community in Geauga County applied for and received these funds. The purpose of the scrap tire grant program is to financially assist all 56 political subdivisions within the district so they can implement localized scrap tire collections within their communities such as one-day collection programs, curbside collection, or cleanup of illegally dumped roadside tires.

“Finding ways to improve and make the process easier for residents to properly dispose of scrap tires in a more convenient manner is the goal of the district,” said Robert Villers, director. “This eliminates travel to a centralized location point. Now residents do not have to drive outside of the specific community they live in to properly dispose of scrap tires.”

If you are a resident of Geauga County, you can visit www.startrecycling.com or contact the district office or your local

elected official for information on your community’s collection date and program guidelines.

If you have any questions feel free to contact our office at 1-800-707-2673 or 330-675-2673.

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By Chief Ed Samec Cardinal High School Seniors recently attended the “None 4 Under 21” rally at Hiram College. The “None 4 Under 21” rally is an assembly where high school seniors hear speeches and testimony from people whose lives have been adversely impacted by drinking and driving and other alcohol related incidents.

The students heard a speech from a former inmate who was involved in an accident because she was drinking and driving. The crash killed a friend who was a passenger in the other vehicle.

Students also heard the story from a talented athlete who was leaving a party after drinking alcohol; he crashed his car and was ejected. He lay in a field and could not move or try to wave other cars for help. He now is a paraplegic.

Another speaker was a father whose 14-year-old son was killed in an automobile accident.

Television station WBNX and Elk & Elk law firm sponsored the event. All of the speeches and stories were full of sadness and sorrow but were also real-life situations.

After the assembly, the students walked through the “Walk-of-Remembrance” where family members stand next to poster size portraits of their own family member who was killed due to a drunk driver.

The students witnessed and felt the grief that the family members are experiencing now and will continue to experience forever.

After the “Walk-of-Remembrance,” the students walked through a party scene, crash scene, arrest scene, funeral scene, and a graveyard scene.

The “None 4 Under 21” rally is full of real-life situations that happen every day. As I sat during the program, I watched all of the students as they were captivated by the moments.

The point and purpose of the rally was very well received.

I am proud of the Cardinal students for their attention toward safety and the manner in which they represented themselves at the event.

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By Chief Bill Reed

After the recent rash of storms, I recommend several safety and survival tips.

Keep plenty of working flashlights with fresh batteries strategically located throughout the home. Candles are okay but present a fire safety problem if knocked over or left unattended if you leave the area or home temporarily.

Avoid leaving the home in the event of serious storms unless to seek shelter with friends and relatives who have a basement, if you do not. Try and prepare in advance with weather alert radios or reports on the TV. Stay away from all downed wires, even if you are certain it is telephone or cable TV. Any type of wire may be in contact with live electrical wires.

Avoid walking on roads with downed wires as live wires can energize wet roads and electrocute persons not even contacting the wire.

Do not leave vehicles that have wires across them. Stay inside the vehicle until help arrives!

Not everyone has generators, but if you do, get them out prior to the arrival of an impending storm. Cell phones are great tools during storms; keep them handy and remember most 911 centers and dispatch centers have backup generators.

Remember the utility companies are extremely busy during a storm. The arrival of the electric company may be delayed based on priorities, such as healthcare facilities, nursing homes and other essential services. If there is a life safety issue, please contact your local emergency forces immediately.

Outages that are not life threatening should be reported directly to the utilities – not to 911 centers. Nonessential calls divert attention from more serious life-threatening issues.

Preparedness is the key to surviving serious thunderstorms and possible tornados.

Also as a reminder, nice weather is arriving and school will be out shortly. Watch for young ones and other pedestrians and also bicycles, skateboards, and scooters!

Remember the detector program for Middlefield Village, Middlefield Township and Huntsburg Township. Call 440-632-1907 to get on the installation list for smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

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{ community interest } May 7-23: Hay Fever at Geauga Theater!

Imagine spending a weekend in the 1920s with an eccentric British family prone to theatrics. If this sounds intriguing, then head to Geauga Theater. Theatergoers will enjoy the outlandish antics, witty dialog and eccentric characters. Hay Fever runs May 7 – 23. Friday and Saturday evening performances are at 8 p.m., and Sundays 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $13 for students/seniors. Use special code 2WEB for $2 off your ticket. Geauga Lyric Theater is on Chardon Square at 101 Water St., Chardon. For information or to purchase tickets, visit www.geaugatheater.org or call the box office at 440‑286‑2255.

MAY 20: Ravenwood Art Show Ravenwood Mental Health Center’s Adult Partial Hospitalization Program will host its 12th annual art show on Thursday, May 20 with an opening reception for the public 4-7 p.m. The show is also open to the public Friday, May 21, 2-4 p.m. at 695 South St., Chardon. Art is for sale. For more information contact Heather Denning at 440-286-1631, extension 206.

MAY 22: Young Eagles Rally at Geauga County Airport Young Eagles Rally at Geauga County Airport on Saturday, May 22 is 8-11 a.m. at

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Free airplane rides for youth ages 8-17 (first time riders get priority). Provided by Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 5. For more information call Carol Stocker 440-382-3090.

MAY 22: Benefit Spaghetti Dinner Western Phoenix Masonic Lodge No. 42 hosts an all-you-can-eat benefit spaghetti dinner on Saturday, May 22, 4-7 p.m. at Parkman Community House. Cost is $7 per adult. Carry-outs available. Those under 5 eat for free.

pierogies, shepherd pie, stuffed cabbage, elk chili, German potato salad, Swedish meatballs, chicken paprikas, ground nut stew, chicken and dumplings, kielbasa and kraut, rancho beans, salads, desserts and more at Montville Community Center, 9755 Madison Rd., Montville (44064). For details call Mary Difranco at 440-968-3917 or visit www.caregeauga.org. Cost is $10 per person, all you can eat. Children 6-12 eat for $4; children under 6 eat free. Carryout is available for stay-at-home diners! No reservations required. Walk-in, all-you-caneat ethnic feast!

MAY 22: CARE Ethnic Dinner Citizens Advocating Responsible Energy (CARE), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity, sponsors an ethnic dinner event to raise funds. Join CARE from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday, May 22 for a night of great food including

MAY 23: Garrettsville Idol Announces Semifinalists Garrettsville SummerFest open-call auditions for the Garrettsville Idol Contest recently attracted 50 contestants. Contest has three rounds – an open-call round;

the semi-finals performance before a live audience; and the finals where one will perform on stage at this years SummerFest in June. Judges Helena Sommers, Danny Deakins and 2008 Idol winner Michelle McDowell selected performers to move on to the semifinals to be held May 23.

After lengthy deliberations, 33 contestant’s dreams of being named Garrettsville Idol were still alive. There will be two fantastic shows for the semifinals on May 23, the first starting at 3 p.m. and featuring youth and teens, while the second show starts at 6 p.m. and features 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. Tickets available at SkyLane Bowling, or you may reserve tickets and then pick them up at the auditorium on the day of the performance by calling Aaron King 330-524-2646. The winners of the semifinals will advance to the finals held Sunday during SummerFest.

The festival is traditionally held the last weekend in June at the corners of Routes 82 and 88 in downtown Garrettsville.

More information can be found at www. garrettsvillesummerfest.com.

MAY 24: Farmington Senior Center Breakfast Enjoy breakfast every Monday from 7 a.m. - noon at Farmington Senior Center, 150 College St., W. Farmington (44491).

Expansive menu includes pancakes, waffles with fruit, hashbrowns, bacon, sausage, eggs and more! Open to the public. For details call 330-889-2733 or visit www. farmingtonseniorcenter.org.

MAY 29: ‘Patriotic Night’ Western Style Square Dance The historical society of North Bloomfield will be having a Western style square dance with line dancing included. The theme for the evening is “Patriotic Night,” so wear your colors and show your pride. Dance is May 29, 7-10 p.m., in the town hall at the junction of Routes 45 and 87 east. Come and enjoy a great night of family fun. No experience or special attire is required. Professional square dance caller Gene Hammond will teach as you dance, and Frankie Hammond will be the line dance cuer. Admission is $5 for 10 years and over and $4 for those under 10. Admission includes light refreshments.

For more information, call 440-685-4758.

JUNE 1: Plus Square Dance Workshop If you are a recent graduate or an old pro of square dancing, you are invited to attend a Plus Square Dance Workshop. It will be on Tuesday evenings, 7-9 p.m., at the United Methodist Church, 309 N. Park Ave., Warren.

Professional caller Gene Hammond will be the instructor. Participants are allowed to inform him of moves they want to review along with his other instruction.

The workshop will continue on Tuesdays through July. Cost is $9 per couple. For more information call 330-534-4426.

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JUNE 3: Hotdog Picnic A Geauga County children’s services levy fundraiser hotdog picnic will be on Thursday, June 3. Meet “Deputy Midge” for family fun and food 5 – 8 p.m. at The Rookery, 10110 Cedar Rd., Munson Township. Tickets for adults are $15 and for kids are $5. Kids under 5 eat free! For tickets/Information, leave a voicemail at 440-321-0439 or e-mail geaugakids2010@yahoo.com. Meet “Cirina” the miniature donkey. Face painting and door prizes. Proceeds support the Geauga County Children’s Services Levy Committee, Jim O’Reilly-Treasurer, 12636 Mayfield Rd., Chardon (44024).

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Bridget and Emily where thrown away, along with their dog bowls, by their former family. Neighbors heard commotion and a shotgun during the night. The next morning, there they were, sitting on the side of the road with their bowls.

Emily is a shepherd mix, and Bridgett is a boxer mix. They are nice dogs, and looking for a better home. Meet them at the Geauga County Dog Warden’s office, 12513 Merritt Rd., Chardon (44024), or call 440-286-8135.

Zuko Needs Someone to Love Meet Zuko, a 5-year old, blackand-white neutered cat. Zuko needs a special person to adopt him that will shower him with love and attention. He is a bit shy at first but just needs time to settle in.

Who could resist his sweet face and beckoning eyes?

Zuko is vaccinated and has tested negative for leukemia/FIV. To meet Zuko, please contact Kathy Deptola Animal Rescue at 440-474-9721 or tassambud@windstream.net.

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The Geauga County dog warden, 12513 Merritt Rd., Chardon (44024), takes in 700+ dogs each year. We need food to feed them – canned and dry.

Please help. You can call the Geauga County dog warden at 440-286-8135.

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