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Middlef ieldPOST Volume 8 ~ Issue 23

July 9, 2014

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Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Harrington Square (15561 W. High St., Kinsman Road, 44062) Schedule of Events 1 p.m. Parade Leaving from Jordak Elementary

(16000 E. High Street) and

marching to Harrington Square 3-6 p.m. Barrel Rides 3 p.m. Middlefield’s Got Talent Too Finals 3:30-6:30 p.m. Rocket Car Rides 4:30-6 p.m. Dialed Action Sports BMX Show 5-6 p.m. Jungle Terry 5:30-6:30 p.m. Mark the Magician 6:30-8:30 p.m. Balloon Animals and Face Painting At Dark, Fabulous Fireworks!

All-Day, Bouncy Houses and Crazy Dave the DJ

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Continued From Page 1 This year, Middlefield Summerfest will take place Saturday, July 26, at Harrington Square, 15561 W. High St. (44062). Events include the “Middlefield’s Got Talent Too” finals, music by disc jockey Crazy Dave, entertainment by Perfect Occasion, Magic Mark and Balloons by Petunia, BMX Bike Show, Jungle Terry, the ever-popular Rocket Car, numerous food and craft vendors and bouncy houses.

The Parade will begin at 1 p.m., leaving from the Jordak Elementary School parking lot, 16000 E. High Street and marching to Harrington Square. All entrants must be at Jordak by 11a.m. Deadline for Parade Entries is July 19, 2014. Register online www.middlefieldohio. com, contact Middlefield Village Hall, 440-632-5248 or email Carrie Ehrhart cehrhart@ middlefieldohio.com.

This year, the Parade Grand Marshals are the Middlefield Police Department’s Officer Erin Thomas and Sergeant Brandon Savage.

Mark your calendars now, bring the whole family and spend the day in the Village of Middlefield, Saturday, July 26.

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Calling talented performers of all ages, from toddlers to great-grandparents. Whether you sing, dance, play an instrument or have a hidden talent, your four-minute or less act could win you cash. Enter “Middlefield’s Got Talent” Friday July 18 at 6 p.m. at Cardinal Middle School, 16000 E. High St. (44062) in a bid to reach the final competition on July 26 at Middlefield Summerfest (at Harrington Square) and a chance to win $150 for first place, $100 for second place or $50 for third place. Concessions will be sold and audience members are welcome. Contestants must be available to perform on July 26. Go to www. middlefieldohio.com to view the rules and download the entry form. Call the Middlefield Village Hall with questions, 440-632-5248.

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Visit www.middlefieldpost.com to enter for a chance to win a $30 gift certificate to Vinny’s Pizza. Click on the gallery page, find the special phrase, and submit your full name, phone number and special phrase to editor@middlefieldpost.com, by mail to The Middlefield Post, P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, OH 44062 or by calling the office at 440-6320782 by July 16. The winner will be announced in the July 23 issue of The Middlefield Post.

We will call you if you are the winner. The winner, of the $30 gift certificate to the Burton Family Restaurant for the June 25 issue, is Hannah Jurgelis. Congratulations Hannah!

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A Look Back in Time.............................. 3 Village of Middlefield . ......................4-5 Reading Room . ..................................... 8 Cardinal Schools.................................... 9

Journey Health Care & Chiropractic.15 Kent State Geauga................................. 04 Kleve Insurance Agency...................03 Kurtz Salvage.......................................13 Mary Yoder’s Amish Kitchen...........09 Max Herr Well Drilling.......................09 Memories and Moments.................10 Merryfield Electric, Inc......................08 Middlefield Cheese............................05 Middlefield Cheese Co-op..............09 Middlefield Clinic................................14 Mullet’s Harness..................................08 Newbury Printing & More...............08 Newbury Sandblasting & Painting..08 Orwell Window & Door.....................12 Pine Craft Storage Barns ..........08, 09 Pleasant Valley Woodworking.......04 Roediger Chiropractic.......................20 Sheffield Monuments.......................18 Stankus Heating & Cooling.............03 Studio For Hair.....................................06

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Out ‘N’ About........................................ 11 Health.........................................13-15,17 Community Calendar.......................... 16 Classifieds....................................... 18,19

Stutzman Bros. Lumber....................05 Tall Pines Dog Training.....................19 Triple S Construction.........................13 Trumbull Memorial - Dr. Arnold......14 University Hospitals - Geauga........17

Vista Hearing Instruments...............17 Watson’s 87 Furniture........................04 Windsor Stairs and Millwork...........06 Yoder Surplus Center........................03

Business and Community Amish Home Craft............................................09 Brisket Grille...........................................................05 C. A. Miller Custom Woodworking.........06 Coffee Creek Repair..........................................09 Countryside Furniture....................................06 Crosscut Country...............................................09 David RS Saw........................................................09 Dutch Country Restaurant..........................10 Ecowater Servicesoft.......................................07 El Patron...................................................................12 Fisher Flooring.....................................................09 Geauga Bow.........................................................04 Geauga Credit Union......................................04

Geauga YMCA.....................................................07 Hill Hardware........................................................05 John Byler Flooring..........................................09 Lakeside Sand & Gravel.................................07 Mullets Footwear and Country Cedar.......06 Nauvoo Family Market...................................08 O.A.R. Vinyl Windows ......................................04 Pine Craft Storage Barns................................08 Pleasant Hill Golf Course...............................08 Selinick......................................................................05 Sweeper Man.......................................................06 Troyer Millworks.................................................09 West Farmington Festival.............................01

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The photos here and those inserted in the “Celebrate Community and Business” section inside this edition are a snapshot of Middlefield businessmen, both in 1900 and in 1932. You can see in both years, Middlefield had a variety of different businesses. There are a few from the 1932 pictures still in business today under the same name but different owners.

Back during these years, people did not have the ability to just run to the mall and shop, they all shopped locally and reserved out of town trips for special occasions. In 1900, the only way to travel out of town was by horse and buggy on a dirt road, because the first car didn’t appear until around 1906 and was owned by Joe Johnson, the founder of the Ohio Pail Company, later becoming the Johnson Rubber Company.

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“The man who will use his skill and constructive imagination to see how much he can give for a dollar, instead of how little he can give for a dollar, is bound to succeed.” ~Henry Ford

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By Mayor Ben Garlich

I was a spectator at the Aurora, Fourth of July parade. My daughter recently moved there and my granddaughter was a participant in the parade. I observed the excitement of the children watching the parade and saw them react to each piece of candy they were able to grab as if it were an ounce of gold. I spoke to adults who have lived in the area about how much this parade, and the festivities that followed, had become their family tradition, and they attend every year. I saw grandparents with their children and grandchildren enjoying the event as a family. Many were taking pictures as you would on a family vacation.

It was a great time to visit with friends you don’t see frequently. I felt their sense of community which I certainly admired.

I hope the residents of Middlefield and the surrounding area view the Summer Fest in the same regard. It is a great time to come together as a community and enjoy the day. This event is scheduled for July 26 and I know firsthand how hard the M.A.C. (Middlefield Activities Committee) works to make this day a success. The parade starts at 1 p.m. and many quality events are scheduled for the remainder of the day

which will end with fireworks. Come and enjoy good food, good friends and have a pleasurable day.

The Grand Marshals this year are Officer Erin Thomas and Sergeant Brandon Savage whom are both very deserving of this recognition. Hope to see you there.

Leslie Gambosi, economic development director, has hit the ground running. She is acclimated to Middlefield and is beginning a very proactive approach to building the economic base of this Village.

Construction has begun on the new facility next to Russell’s Funeral Home. I expect Chem Tech to be moving dirt within a few weeks, and the planning commission has been in conversation with Briar Hill Health Care about a sizeable expansion.

We’ve seen two empty retail spaces filled this last month which is encouraging. This fall, we will be formulating a cooperative effort with the schools to begin an apprenticeship program to support the skilled trade requirements of local industry.

Potentially, this effort, when executed correctly, will benefit student, school and business.

I encourage you to be informed, be involved, shop local and visit www. middlefieldohio.com.

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Each officer on the department was able to complete three scenarios of varying difficulty. I think our department learned a lot from this training. We feel training for these types of horrific criminal activity makes everyone, that has a child in school, feel a little more comfortable. The safety of our children is always a top priority here in Middlefield.

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The Middlefield Recreation Department will host a special free introductory Pickleball class in preparation for their two tournaments. The class, which will be held on July 15, will be a basic introduction into the sport of Pickleball and players will have an opportunity to participate in short practice matches. The class will be held at the tennis courts in front of Cardinal High School and will run from 6 to 7 p.m. You do not have to pre-register for these classes.

What is Pickleball? A paddle sport created for all ages and skill levels. The rules are simple and the game is easy for beginners to learn, but can develop into a quick, fast-paced, competitive game for experienced players. According to the The USA Pickleball Association (USAPA) there is an estimated 100,000 plus players that are currently active participants in national pickleball tournaments and countless more in local community tournaments.

The Middlefield Recreation Department will host two tournaments this summer, the first on Saturday, July 19 and the second on Saturday, Aug 2. Both tournaments will take place in front of Cardinal High School on the tennis courts located at 14785 Thompson Ave. in Middlefield (44062). Visit the Middlefield Recreation website at www.Middlefieldohio.com for additional information.

Middlefield Rec New Events *New for the summer of 2014 ~Summer Day Camp!~ The Middlefield Recreation Dept. will be providing a day camp this year for kids ages 6-12. The camp will be 5 weeks long and will feature a new theme each week. We offer competitive rates and a early drop off and late pick-up option for busy families.

For additional information, go to www.middlefieldohio.com for our Camp Flyer and Early drop off & Late Pick-up Flyer.

5k Amish Buggy Classic: July 26 Cost, $15 pre-reregister or $20 day of race. Sperry Lane Pavilion for same day registration. Race starts 8 a.m. sharp followed by the one-mile fun run at 9 a.m. Middlefield Recreation Open: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. or 24-hour on-line registration www.middlefieldohio.com.

From Field to Plate Field Trip

By Ryan Ivans

On the 2014 From Field to Plate 4-H field trip, 4-H’ers and advisors had fun while learning a lot. This year’s trip was based on horticulture. Our first stop was at Geauga County Extension Office at the Burton Fairgrounds where Auctioneer Mike Davis talked to us about how the Geauga Produce Growers got started and about how they are giving back to the county and helping out smaller farms so they can sell their produce. Our next stop was at Rid-All Green in Cleveland where we talked about aquaponics and how the making of mulch takes place.

After that we stopped at Refuge Empowerment Gardens where we learned how they help refugees learn how to work as a team, how to live in American Society and help them learn the job interviewing process. Then we stopped at Cleveland Botanical Garden’s Green Corp Garden program where we learned a lot about making use of small-scale farming. Lastly we stopped at Craig Sirna’s Produce farm in Auburn Township where we learned a different way of using hydroponics and large-scale produce farming. The group had fun and ended the day with an ice cream sandwich.

By Mallory Millet

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This spring the Sew Sew Sweet sewing club has been busy with many activities. The girls took a trip to the Fashion Museum at Kent State and got to see many interesting designs.

The group also went to a tea at the Burton Library and got to see a fashion show of fashion over the ages. The girls also sold Buckeye chocolate bars. During the groups June meeting, a member brought up her idea for her community project. She is collecting sewing materials for the kids in Africa who cannot afford all of these materials for clothes. The club would appreciate if you would donate some fabric, seam rippers, easy patterns, and thread. For donations, please contact Lisa Briggs at 440-313-2371. The group is excited for the fashion show in July and is looking forward to the beginning of fair.

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One entry per person. All entries MUST BE submitted by July 22, 2014. Entries can be dropped off at Coco Beans Cafe across from Great Lakes Outdoor Supply, 14895 N. State St., Middlefield or entries can be mailed to: COLORING CONTEST at the Good News, P.O. Box 95, Middlefield Ohio 44062 or Middlefield Post, P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, OH. 44062.

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By Nick Fagan

Have you finished any books this summer? Visit the Middlefield Library to fill out an entry form for each book read and deposit them into our “literary elements” box. Each week two lucky people are drawn from the pool of entries to win a gift card! But do not wait too long to make your visit, the Adult Summer Reading ends July 25. A huge thank you goes to the East Geauga Friends of the Library for our supporting programs. Check out the Booksale Room from noon to 3 p.m. for their latest offerings and deals.

In addition, the Middlefield Library is hosting two informative programs with the potential to change lives. Before the school year is underway, discuss “How Should a Village Raise a Child?” on Wednesday, July 23 at 7 p.m. How do you support and encourage your child’s educational development? Dr. Mary Hricko, Assistant Dean of Kent State Geauga University, will share her ideas and best practices from her 20 years of experience in education. Uncover learning opportunities beyond the school doors and within the community. This program is perfect for parents, teachers, and anyone interested in the future of our children.

The next program can improve your life. Do you or a loved one struggle with anger?

Then you will not want to miss “Controlling Anger Before It Controls You” on Wednesday, Aug. 6 at 7 p.m. We all know what anger is and we have all felt it – whether it is minor irritation or full-blown rage. Anger is a completely normal and healthy human emotion, but when it takes control of you and becomes destructive, harmful or hurtful it leads to problems with family, work, school, and can damage the quality of your life. You can feel at the mercy of a powerful emotion. Keeping anger in control can be challenging. Deanna Brant, licensed professional clinical counselor from Ravenwood Mental Health Center will discuss steps to help control anger. Please call 440-632-1961 or stop by the Middlefield Library, 16167 E. High St. (44062) to register for these programs. Whether it is improving yourself or the community, the Middlefield Library has something to offer!

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Geauga County Public Library (GCPL) is expanding its genealogical research resources with the addition of the World Vital Records database. As of July 1, GCPL patrons have access to more than 4.2 billion names in family history record collections worldwide.

Created in 2006, World Vital Records offers easy-to-navigate collections of yearbooks, maps, certificates, immigration and military records, census and voter lists and digitized book collections. Patrons with valid library cards may access this content from a home computer with an Internet connection or from any GCPL location. “World Vital Records nicely complements our existing genealogy tools,” says staff genealogist, Cheryl McClellan. “This collection allows patrons to access U.S. Census records from 1790 to 1940 for the first time at no charge from the comfort of their own homes.”

The Geauga County Public Library includes four full-service community libraries in Bainbridge, Chardon, Chesterland (Geauga West) and Middlefield; two library stations housed in schools in Newbury and Thompson; one Bookmobile that serves farms, nursing homes and nursery schools; and one administrative center where technical services, computer services, facilities and administrative functions reside. GCPL has more than 610,000 books and eBooks. The collection also contains more than 100,000 audio/video items and 109 research databases available through its website. GCPL is a member of the SearchOhio/ OhioLINK consortium, giving patrons access to more than 66 million items.

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I may be the only one counting down the days to the opening of school but that’s OK. I hope that everyone thus far has been able to enjoy the beautiful weather, sunshine, and summer activities. Like it or not, the opening of school is on the horizon and our summer staff is working hard to prepare the buildings to open in August.

Our maintenance supervisor, Brian Kelly, has our maintenance and custodial staff scrubbing down the buildings, waxing the floors, and making sure that our classrooms are ready for the return of teachers and students. We are fortunate that we are able to hire high school and college students to assist us with room cleaning, painting and grounds keeping. In addition, with the changes in our configuration, third-grade classrooms and fifth-grade classrooms have been moved successfully to their respective locations at CIS and CMS. Our head mechanic, Roger Winzer is also hard at work with his staff making sure that our buses pass inspection so that we are able to run our fleet safely. Currently, we are in the process of entering a bus

leasing program for the 2014-2015 school year. Three new buses will arrive in early October. Two buses will seat 72 passengers and one will be for special needs. We were able to trade in five buses to offset the cost of the purchase. The leasing program will allow us to cut the cost of repairs and maintenance on our buses. We also plan to add two additional buses in the 2015-2016 school year. Our transportation coordinator, Diane Baumgartner, is also hard at work implementing a new bus routing software program that will allow her to efficiently route buses for the upcoming school year.

As I have shared, we are re-instituting high school busing and the ability to have our routes completed via software will enhance how we deliver students to and from school.

Thanks to these departments the opening of school in August should run smoothly.

In the upcoming weeks, I will be providing updates to our progress and how that will affect our families as they prepare for the opening of school. In the mean time, please enjoy the time off as the work of school officially begins in August.

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Someone they don’t even know. It’s the best feeling in the world.

The Junior Fair Livestock Sale is a highlight of The Great Geauga County Fair for many 4-H kids. They work with their animals all summer – anything from chickens to beef to lambs – feeding, exercising and giving the best care possible.

Then, when the end of August rolls around, they show them at the Fair, are graded by a judge and then take the animals to the Livestock Sale. Many kids use the proceeds to cover costs of feed and supplies, and many more apply their earnings for college and other endeavors. For many, it’s a reallife course in marketing and economics 101!

Success for the Livestock Sale comes from getting more willing buyers to come to the sale. That’s why the Junior Fair Livestock Sale Ambassadors was formed.

It’s a group of 4-H kids doing their best to attract businesses and individuals to the Junior Fair Livestock Sale. This group is seeking local business or civic groups (such as Kiwanis, church groups, etc.) who want to learn about 4-H and Junior Fair, and will come to your group to make a quick presentation. What’s in it for you?

The Livestock Sale is a great opportunity for local business people to gain exposure with a captive audience. Also, it’s a great chance to purchase delicious, locally-raised meat – ready in a few days cut, wrapped, and frozen. The best part – you will be supporting Geauga County’s young people!

If you are interested in hearing a presentation from the Junior Fair Livestock Sale Ambassadors, contact Todd Montazzoli at todd.montazzoli@us.nestle. com 440-387-2435. The Livestock Sale will be Saturday, Aug. 30 at The Great Geauga County Fair, with the small animal auction at 2:30 p.m. and the large animal auction at 5 p.m. We hope to see you there!

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know if you are a candidate to potentially get a patent. They also are costly - hundreds of dollars per hour for attorney fees.

If you are considering applying for a patent, you need to take specific steps to protect your invention.

First, if you divulge your invention prior to applying for the patent, you risk not being able to prevent those to who you divulged from practicing your invention. In the USA, you must file your patent application within one year of any public divulgence in order to qualify.

For several foreign countries, including the EU, you must file prior to any public divulgence. So do not show models, samples or designs at trade shows, to customers or in other public venues before you have made your patent decision. I would suggest you seek an exploratory meeting with a qualified patent attorney early on, to understand all aspects of a patent application, and your chances for success before deciding. It will cost you only a few hours of attorney fees.

Remember that when you get a patent, you are by definition divulging your design details. This leaves it open for a competitor to know exactly what you are doing.

Sometimes, the best protection can be to use design approaches that are difficult to “reverse engineer” and forget about patents.

Think in terms of a cake. It is a unique combination of ingredients. However, just having the ingredients does not make a cake.

You need to know the amount of each ingredient and the way they are combined; you need the recipe. How can you create a “recipe” for your product?

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By Christina Grand Porter Lori Gorrell from Upward Solutions has been helping me take steps to be more positive and focused to reach my goal of writing for a living. A writer has to accept a lot of rejection before clicking with just that right agent who will help them launch their career, but it does happen all the time. I am now on the third step, which is ease.

I must admit this was the toughest article in this series for me to write, perhaps because I’m still a work in progress in this area. I have set my goal and am clear and focused about it, but I’m still working on the ease. I’ve made progress but do slip backwards now and then because, like many others, I tend to reflect inward, making my aspirations feel huge. Focus and clarity helps me live from the inside out and I am able to view my situation externally most of the time, but it’s far easier to slip back and wallow in doubt and defeat than it is to stay strong and believe that I can do anything I set my mind to 100 percent of the time. Therapists tell us a positive mindset is difficult for many because we soak up so much negative feedback throughout our lives that it’s tough to see ourselves the way we want to be. It’s the whole sweating the small stuff syndrome; absorbing negative things instead of exuding the positive.

It’s all a matter of perspective. I can either focus on the fact that there are so many authors like me trying to get published, or I can turn my thinking around and concentrate on the fact that approximately 300,000 new book titles are put out by major publishers annually in the U.S. That isn’t counting small presses and self-published books, so my goal is extremely surmountable. Instead of thinking how it’s all about the money in the industry and so being a good book is not always enough in the sea of submissions,

it’s much easier and less stressful to forget those other authors and realize a lot of books are being published, so there’s definitely room for mine. It is hard work to maintain this positive attitude even though it feels so much better to view things in this light, and as Lori would say, “It’s far more interesting.”

Neuroplasticity refers to changes in neural pathways in the brain due to physical and external changes. Experts state that repetitive positive thought and positive activity can actually rewire the human brain.

Some of us need this more than others. I come from a family who always examined the worst-case scenarios when something out of the ordinary arose; there was always anticipation for bad things happening even in situations where all the facts weren’t present, so I have to force myself into the habit of expecting happy outcomes. I am getting much better with Lori’s help and I have noticed some fascinating results since I began to feel more confident and open. It used to be that when I saw an email from an agent, a sense of dread as I prepared to be rejected came over me. Now I approach them with optimism and have been getting requests to see my manuscripts. When I am able to release the expectations of what has happened and look ahead to what can happen, things seem to change for the better. The past is gone and the future is alive with possibilities, so there is no reason for any of us to expect anything except success, joy and ease.

Lori Gorrell can be reached at Lori@ UpwardSolutionsCC.com or at 440-5482079. Her website is UpwardSolutionsCC. com.

Christina Grand Porter is a published Random House novelist who works as a copy editor and journalist on The Middlefield Post. She lives in Huntsburg with her husband, two dogs and one cat.

Middlefield Trunk Sale Clean out your basement and attic and make some room and some cash at Middlefield’s Trunk Sale.

Aug. 2 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Harrington Square Parking Lot (15561 Kinsman Road, Middlefield, 44062)

Space cost is $20 a space, or two for $35. Vendors with no reservations can stop in the morning of the show to set up, but the cost for space at that time will be $25. Spaces are the premarked parking spaces at Harrington Square.

Set up time is from 6:45 to 8:45 am. Vendors need to be set up and ready for business by 9 a.m. No teardowns are permitted until 1 p.m. No electricity will be available. Vendors need to bring their own tables, chairs and any tent or canopy covering they might need for rain or sun cover since this is a rain or shine event.

No refunds will be given. Spaces are on pavement so if you will be using a tent or canopy, bring weights for the tent legs.

The deadline to reserve space is July 25.

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The Geauga County Paramedic Training Program, overseen by the University Hospitals (UH) EMS and Disaster Preparedness Institute graduated 11 students in June. All 11 graduates have become nationally registered paramedics and maintain the program’s 100 percent pass rate – far above the state’s benchmark of 80 percent. Five of this year’s graduates are now practicing in the region served by UH Geauga Medical Center.

The paramedic-training program supports area fire departments and special rescue teams by providing initial and continuing education. It also provides state-of-the-art emergency care in collaboration with UH Geauga Medical Center’s Emergency Department.

The curriculum follows the national standards for paramedic training, which encompasses trauma, medical emergencies, advanced life support and new innovations in EMS. “The Geauga County Paramedic Training Program is designed to fulfill the needs of all the communities UH Geauga Medical Center serves,” says Dan Ellenberger, NREMT-P, director of Emergency Services, University Hospitals. “It offers 16 hours a week of classroom education and at least 10 hours per week of clinical rotations in a range of emergency care environments.” The program also includes field internships where paramedics-in-training ride with rescue squads for approximately 400 hours to apply their training in real-world situations.

University Hospitals’ Geauga County Paramedic Program is now accepting Emergency Medical Technician applications for the 2014-2015 training year, its 18th. Details and an application are available at www.uhems.org. Applications for the nine-month program will be accepted through mid-August. Weekday classes begin the first week of September.

Home Meal Drivers Needed The Geauga County Department on Aging is in need of Home Delivered Meal Drivers to deliver meals as a substitute (when the driver is available), once a month or as often as they would like. Many Companies or civic groups send different individuals from their organization on the same day once a week or once month.

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Foster Care and Adoption Geauga County has been experiencing an increase in the needs of families and children in the past several years. This has caused the demand for certified foster and adoptive parents to increase as well. There are many families in crisis in our own neighborhoods that require the supportive services of our agency. You and your family could be part of the support.

Children need a nurturing family that can provide them with stability, love and guidance, while their own family works on making positive changes, so they can be reunified.

Consider becoming a foster and/or adoptive family for the Geauga County children who need and deserve your support. The agency will walk you through the process of becoming certified, providing support along the way.

There will be an information meeting on Monday, July 21 at 6 p.m. at the Bainbridge Public Library, located at 17222 Snyder Road, Bainbridge (44032). Please RSVP by July 18 to Amanda Ward at 440-285-1205, or email at warda01@odjfs.state.oh.us.

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Habitat Needs Property Geauga County Habitat for Humanity is need of property in the Chardon Local School District; lots, teardowns or houses for rehab. Will acquire by sale or donation.

Please contact Betty Kimbrew or Marcia Mansfield, 440-564-5848 or 440-226-3000 to help make a difference in the life of a family.

“Be careful about reading health books.

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A study came out last year titled “Scientists Officially Link Processed Foods To Autoimmune D i s e a s e”. T h a t g o t my attention. The article it started with the modern diet of processed foods and microwave meals as a possible blame for increased autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis, alopecia (hair loss), asthma and eczema.

Scientists from Yale and the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg in Germany said junk food diets could be to blame, partly!

Huh? Are they working on a hunch? Well, poor wording evolved and the focus turned to refined salt! The Canadian Medical Association Journal sent out an international team of researchers to compare the salt content of 2,124 items from fast food restaurants including the subs and chickens and found the average salt content varied between companies and between the same products sold in different countries.

Interestingly, not surprisingly since the U.S. health ranks as low or lower than some third-world countries, U.S. fast foods typically use more than twice the refined salt in their food compared to other healthy countries. Bread is the number one source of refined salt consumption in the U.S. according to the CDC, (Center for Disease Control).

Finally, the article offered what I was seeking. T-helper cells (immune cells in the body known as Th17 cells) activate and ‘help’ other cells to fight bacteria, viruses and infections. Exposing T-helper cells to a table salt solution (refined salt) activated the T-helper cells more aggressively.

Mice fed a diet high in refined salt had a dramatic increase in the number of Th17 cells in their nervous system and promoted inflammation and had an increased incidence in developing a severe form of disease associated with multiple sclerosis in humans.

The scientists then conducted a closer examination at a molecular level.

Lab tests revealed salt exposure raised cytokines, released by Th17 cells, to a level 10 times greater than typical. One author stated, “These findings are an important contribution to the understanding of multiple sclerosis.”

A professor from Yale said nature does not intend for the immune system to attack the host … an external factor was playing a part. This is a vital point. Disease does not happen for no reason – genetic predisposition or not. Something must trigger autoimmune activity. Genetics and evolution indicate humans are sub-Saharan African beings, a place where there was no refined salt.

The team plans to study the role that Th17 cells play in autoimmune conditions affecting the skin to determine if reducing salt and reduce psoriasis.

Finally the article discusses “Good Salts.” Salt is critical to our health. Humans don’t have the metabolic machinery to process refined salt – household table salt with no nutritional value. However, rose-colored Himalayan salt or grey Celtic salt or black Hawaiian salt, loaded with other minerals that confer the color, tremendously benefit the body and flavor.

Tears are salty, as is saliva, organs (especially hormone producing endocrine glands) and perspiration. The chemical and mineral composition of blood and other body fluids are similar to seawater. As a developing fetus, we are encased in a sack of mineral salt.

In the end, the article had less to do with processed food and more to do with refined salt. Now, if I could get people to stop using refined sugar and refined (processed) food . . . we would start eating more like third-world countries. Then ‘We the People’ may develop a third-world level of health!

Dr. David Fakadej, DC, LMT, is the proprietor at Journey Health Care & Chiropractic, 17652 Munn Road, Auburn Township. Call him at 440-543-2771, or email drfakadej@hotmail. com.

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July 11: White House Chocolates Benefit for Woman Safe 7 to 9 p.m. Join other members of the Burton and Middlefield Chambers of Commerce for good company, candy demonstrations, samples, prizes and free admission. A portion of the proceeds from the night will benefit Women Safe of Geauga County. Feel free to bring your business cards! There will be raffle prizes, and if you are interested in donating anything, monetary or otherwise, we would very much appreciate the help!

Adults Only. If you cannot make it Friday night but are still interested in aiding Women Safe, White House Chocolates is donating a portion of the sales from Saturday, July 12 to the organization as well.

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July 17: An Evening of A Cappella Music 7 to 9 p.m. The Maple Mt. Women’s Chorus and the Johnnycake Ridge Singers Men’s Chorus, present an evening of a cappella music at The Grove, 425 N. Commons Blvd., off Som Center Road between Highland and White Roads in Mayfield. Call 440-3521455 or visit www.maplemountainchorus. org.

July 19: Bainbridge Swing Dance 7 to 11 p.m. $15 per person in advance, $30 per person at door. Music by Dr. Zoot.

Dance lessons, desserts provided. Chinese auction. July 16 reservation deadline 440285-3741 or online, www.asummerdance. eventbrite.com. At Bainbridge Town Hall 17826 Chillicothe Road, Chagrin Falls (44023).

July 19: Friends of WomenSafe Summer Dance 7 to 11 p.m. Live music by Dr. Zoot. Dance lessons donated by Will Craig and Lindsey Leonard. Chinese auction. Complimentary dessert. Tickets $15 per person before July 16. Call 440-285-3741 or visit www.

ASummerDance.eventrbrite.com. Tickets at door $30 per person. Bainbridge Township Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road (Route 306) in Chagrin Falls (44023).

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July 19: Huntsburg Grange Concert 6 p.m. Fort Huntsburg Band. Rain or shine.

If it rains, concerts are held on the town hall stage. Bring your lawn chair, refreshments available. Businesses or individuals interested in sponsoring a concert, please call 440-477-2822.

July 30: Geauga Humane Society’s Spay/ Neuter Program Geauga Humane Society’s Rescue Village and PetFix Northeast Ohio have teamed up to help stop pet overpopulation. This program provides low cost spay/neuter for your cats and dogs. It is available to low income families and individuals (qualifications apply). You DO NOT have to live in Geauga County to use this clinic. Fees vary by animal’s gender and weight. Range is $35-$80 Geauga Humane Society’s Rescue Village, 15463 Chillicothe Road, (44072). For more information, call 440-338-4819 ext. 14 or email programs@geaugahumane.org.

Aug. 2: Church Family Clothing Swap 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A chance for the whole family to get rid of clothes no longer needed and replace them with new-to-you clothes for free. You do not have to give clothes to get clothes. Donations accepted Aug. 1 only at Morning Star from 9 a.m.to 5 p.m. Separate gently used clothes in bags or totes clearly labeled men’s, women’s, boys or girls. Pre-sorting by size would be helpful but is not required. 12550 Ravenna Road in Chardon (44024). Contact Erin, 440632-5157.

July 31 – Aug. 1: Trash & Treasure Sale 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 2: 9 am.

– noon, items half price.12:30 – 3 p.m., everything free. Food available, something for everyone. Parkman Congregational Church, 18265 Madison Road, Parkman (44080).

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Geauga County Probate Court Judge Tim Grendell has appointed Brian Johnston to the remaining position formerly held by Michael Petruziello, on the Geauga Park District Board of Commissioners. As a resident of Burton Village, Mr. Johnston has previous elected experience as a Councilman and president/member of the Burton Village Board of Public Affairs for more than 12 years. While on Village Council, he served as Council president for three years and during his tenure his assignments included overseeing the finance committee, police/fire liaison and Service Department. His community involvement includes his recent appointment as an Advisory Board member for Advocate for Recovery.

Mr. Johnston is a retired Law Enforcement Sergeant from the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office with over (30) years of law enforcement experience. His previous experience includes serving as a certified K-9 handler, certified D.A.R.E instructor and narcotics detective. In 2011, the Geauga County Bar Association presented the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award to Brian Johnston. In 1990, he was awarded the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office Deputy of the Year. Mr. Johnston is an avid outdoorsman with vast experience enjoying and supporting everything the Geauga Parks has to offer.

Judge Tim Grendell said, “Mr. Johnston brings his valuable experience in government and public budgeting from serving as a Village Councilman and his years of law enforcement service to the Geauga Park District Board. He will be an excellent contributing member of the Board.”

Troy Homecoming Festival

Troy Homecoming is a free community festival held at the Troy Community Center grounds, 13950 Main Market Road in Burton (44021) on Aug. 8 - 10. Events include live entertainment, parade, Amish Bake Sale, raffle, dedication of 1896 bell and contests such as 5K Road Apple Run, corn hole and talent show.

This century old tradition began in 1911 and is held annually during the second weekend of August. In a world of agendas and high tech distractions, Troy Township residents and friends stand out by focusing on pure old-fashioned fun and small-town fellowship.

Do more than just attend. Become a building block by being a sponsor, vendor and/or volunteer. Everyone is welcome to attend homecoming planning meetings the last Tuesday of every month through July at 7 p.m. at the Troy Community House,13950 Main Market Road in Burton. Your contributions and fresh ideas will help make this event great.

For full schedule visit www.TroyHomecoming.org.

Support a Summer Kickball League Chips Clubhouse and Family Pride of Northeast Ohio, Inc. are teaming up to support children and families in Geauga, Lake, and Ashtabula Counties. Family Pride, a familyfocused mental health agency, is hosting a summer kickball league. The 4-week program is offered to children and youth receiving services at the organization that often experience increased stress and anxiety over the summer months which leads to negative behaviors such as isolation, poor peer involvement, and substance use. Program participants engage in activities that work on team building, conflict resolution, and positive communication skills.

In efforts to support the community, Chips Clubhouse, located at 214 5th Street, Chardon is holding a fundraiser on behalf of the event during the week of July 13 – 19, 2014.

For every person who mentions Family Pride during that week, Chips will donate 50% of the profit from each game to the Summer Program.

If you are unable to enjoy Chips Clubhouse thought this week and would like to make a contribution towards the summer league, please call the Family Pride Office at 440-2861553 or visiting www.familyprideonline.org .

July at the Middlefield Senior Center July 9: Celebrate Life: Past, Present and Future 10 a.m. UH Geauga Medical Center will present a lecture on Sleep Disorders.

July 9: Musical Entertainment 10:30 a.m. Chardon Senior Center’s Geauga Traveling Entertainment Group will perform.

July 11: Podiatrist 9 a.m. Basic podiatry care provided by Dr. Kessinger. Appointments required.

July 16: Speaker 10:30 a.m. An informative talk on Understanding Your Medications.

July 23: Annual Blueberry Jamboree 10 a.m. Look for registration in this month’s Senior News.

July 28: Monthly Breakfast 9 a.m. $3/person includes pancakes (with or without blueberries), sausage, fresh fruit and beverage. RSVP by July 21.

July 30: Fun with Technology 10:30 a.m. Skip Claypool will give up to date technology tips for today’s tech savvy senior and smart phone users. Open to anyone. Stop in or call for more information and/or lunch.

Regularly Scheduled Programming Monthly Center Meeting: First Wednesday 12:30 p.m. Current and upcoming senior center events.

Chair Volleyball: Wednesday, Friday 1 p.m. Tuesday, Friday 10:30 a.m.

Chair Exercises: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:30 a.m. Arthritis based exercises open to anyone.

The Middlefield Senior Center is located at15820 Ridgewood Dr. (44062). Call 440-632-0166.

community bulletin board Attention Huntsburg Seniors The Huntsburg Township Trustees and Road Department are joining forces with the Geauga County Department on Aging for the 2014 Huntsburg Township Senior Trash PickUp Day on July 17. To sign up for the trash pick-up, you must be 60 years of age or older, live in Huntsburg and be registered with the Geauga County Department of Aging. Refuse items will be picked up by The Huntsburg Township Road Crew and the Department on Aging from the seniors who need assistance and take it to the township dumpster.

No liquids, paint or other hazardous materials, construction debris, rocks, yard waste or household garbage will be accepted. All materials should be consolidated in strong boxes and items should be kept dry (tarped) if possible. Appliances with Freon removed will be accepted. Please keep the items outside of your garage but not curbside, and if you need assistance removing items from your home, please let someone know when you call to register. Please, only 10 household items per home, and trash should be from the registered senior’s household only.

Seniors must be registered with the Department on Aging prior to pickup and if you cannot be home to sign for items picked up, please have items clearly marked for Huntsburg pick up. For information and to register call the Department on Aging weekdays 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 440-279-2129, 440-279-2135, 440-279-2130, or 440-834-1856, ext. 2130, 440564-7131, ext. 2130. Call now and have the following information available: senior’s name, address, phone number, date of birth, and a list of the items needing removal.

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Laverne Christleib was honored on her 90th birthday at the West Farmington Senior Center.

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Recently, the family and friends of Laverne Christleib surprised her for her 90th birthday at the Farmington Senior Center. More than 150 well wishers gathered to honor the matriarch of this well known Farmington family. Laverne retired from Johnson Rubber and went on to dedicate many years as a volunteer for the Senior Center as well as the Office of Elderly Affairs. It is an honor to know Laverne, as she believes in the goodness of everyone, and we wish her good health and good wishes!

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My mother, Ann Andresky, age 89, died June 4, 2014 at Briar Hill Health Care. I moved Mom from her lifelong home in PA to Ohio in 2010 due to health issues.

For 3 1/2 years she lived a full and happy life at Brooks House Assisted Living in Troy. In those years, a day didn’t go by when my mom didn’t express, “This is the best place I ever lived. They take such good care of me.” Each and every staff member made her feel so loved and a part of the “family”. Many of the residents became her closest friends. I thank each and every one of you for your love, attention, friendship, humor, faith and care.

I would also like to express my sincere thanks to the staff at Briar Hill Health Care and Dr. Steven Arnold for care and time, above and beyond what I would have expected, the last 6 weeks of Mom’s life. Your tender, patient, and loving care of Mom will not be forgotten. I am especially grateful for the loving support given to me during Mom’s passing. You were so sensitive to my needs as well as Mom’s.

The scripture, Philippians 1:3, comes to mind, “I thank my God upon every remembrance of you.”

Rosalie Hall, Burton

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By Roger Kruse

Painful Perspectives

Recently I had hernia surgery. My son, now a doctor, assured me the night before that it is a “low risk” procedure. Thankfully everything went fine and I am well into the healing process. Nevertheless, I found myself in considerable pain. Ouch! I moved like an old man, slowly and carefully. Simple movements gave reason for hesitation and then a grimace. Of course my little discomfort was nothing compared to the ongoing challenges faced by those of you who are fighting some significant health issue. A long-term illness or disability can bring continual pain or even doubt about long-term survival. It revives the age-old question about pain and suffering and why a good God allows it. For centuries theologians have offered profound thoughts and insights on the matter.

However, let me just keep it simple.

Pain brings perspective. It helps (forces!) us to step back and consider a bigger picture of life and personal experience. It slows us down and enables us to see some things we wouldn’t otherwise be able to see and understand. Pain may protect us from further harm or get us off a path we would be wise not to follow anymore. Allow me to suggest four “benefits” that offer some food for thought.

1. Pain encourages us to pause and take inventory on the activities of life. What am I doing right that helps my journey from day to day? On the other hand, what needs to change in order to move me forward in a way that proves helpful and satisfying?

2. Pain shows us that we need others.

We often try to “fly solo” and blaze our own

independent trails. However, you and I are designed to be in meaningful relationships that encourage and support us. The Bible tells us that as we learn to share and carry each other’s burdens, love blossoms and shows us how beautiful life together can be.

3. Pain invites a connection to God. His amazing love is always reaching out to you. The Lord desires your faith to grow as you discover and develop a personal relationship with Jesus. Remember, Jesus suffered greatly and was well acquainted with pain. He embraced and endured the Cross in order to bring you his forgiveness and fill you with his transforming presence.

4. Pain reminds us that we are mortal and causes us to realize that this earthly life is brief and temporary. It is just a steppingstone to what lies beyond the grave (heaven or hell). Our heavenly Father wants you to be ready for eternity. Although He is full of compassion and the source of great comfort, He may allow us to suffer because of this bigger picture. Every wise parent teaches his or her child with a view toward the future. God does the same.

So . . . hang in there! Look to God for His wisdom and strength. Share your need with somebody else so they can help! Don’t forget that this life is just a prelude to what follows. Be encouraged. I am praying for you!

Roger Kruse travels once again to India later this month. He is privileged to be a small part of God’s work, helping to bring the light and love of Jesus to a waiting world. Contact him at rjkruse22@gmail.com.

In Memoriam

Tamara “Tammy” C. Blasko, age 66 of Parkman Township, Ohio passed away Tuesday morning, July 1, 2014 at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Cleveland on Jan. 9, 1948, daughter of Edward and Susie (Window) Zaylor. Tammy graduated from Holy Name High School and attended Case Western Reserve University for two years. She married Joseph Blasko and they lived in this area 30 years. Tammy worked for the Geauga County Board of Developmental Disabilities for 22 years. She retired as the transportation manager for Geauga County Board of DD and West Geauga School District. Her hobbies included gardening and traveling with her husband. She especially enjoyed being with her family; grandchildren and her dogs.

She will be missed dearly by her friends and family; her beloved husband Joe of 44 years; five loving children, Christy (Carl) Vondracek of Aurora, Joe (Melissa) Blasko Jr. of Stow, Brian (Stacy) Blasko of Parkman, James (Karin) Blasko of Marana, AZ, and Jude (Kelly) Blasko of Thornton, CO; 10 grandchildren; her sister Tanya Ashinhurst of Newbury; and her brothers, William J. (Rose) Zaylor of Bainbridge and Robert Zaylor of Independence. She is preceded in death by her parents.

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Dana L. Parnaby, age 62 of Huntsburg, died June 22, 2014 at UH Geauga Medical Center. He is “together again” with his wife Terry Ann Parnaby. He was born Sept.23, 1951 in Chardon, son of Leon W. and Hope (Hillock) Parnaby. Dana married Terry Ann Schwendeman in 1970, married 40 years before she died Jan. 14, 2011. A lifelong resident of the area, he worked as a fabricator and on the assembly line at Geauga Industries in Middlefield. His hobbies included woodworking, hunting and camping. He enjoyed being with his dog “Missy” and his cat “Rosie”.

He will be missed dearly by his friends and family; two daughters, Stacey (Brian) Blasko of Parkman and Shelly (Bill) Spitler of Huntsburg; his grandchildren, Billy, Sydney, Allison, and Erin; his brothers, Dennis (Jeannie) Parnaby of Dunlap, Tenn., Duane (Patty) Parnaby of Jefferson, Donald (Denise) Parnaby of Burton, and Dale Parnaby of Parkman. He is preceded in death by his wife Terry Ann; his parents and his brother Doug Parnaby. Online condolences www.russellfuneralservicesusa.com.

He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away.

Revelation 21:4 ESV

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WomenSafe, Inc., the Green House is looking for a PartTime Donations Coordinator. This individual will oversee a comprehensive donation program that will assist individuals served by the shelter and those who are in the community who require additional assistance when getting out of a violent relationship. Additionally, this position requires care and support for clients within a shelter setting. Shifts vary and may include days, evenings and weekends. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma and ability to pass a background check.

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Please apply in person, Mon – Fri 9am - 4:30pm 15950 Pierce St – Middlefield, OH 44062

Rescued Little Kittens These adorable kittens are rescued by a friend after their Mom disappeared. They came to Kathy at about six weeks of age, and she has been giving them lots of loving and handling to make them ready to be adopted into loving indoor homes. They have come a long ways and are now ready to be adopted by someone who will continue to bond with them, and love them. They are beautiful, all different colors.

They are fixed, vaccinated, and have tested negative for leukemia/FIV. To meet these little cuties, contact Kathy Deptola, Animal Rescue, 440-862-0610 or deptola.kathy@ gmail.com.

July 9, 2014

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