Middlefield Post July 11th, 2012 by Scott Jones

VOL. 6 NO. 16

July 11, 2012

High Flying Fun at

Middlefield Community Days

ommunity Days this year will take off with a bang on Friday at the Middlefield Fire Women’s Auxiliary Fish Fry. From 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. listen to Fort Huntsburg Band and stay for the 10 p.m. fireworks extravaganza at Cardinal High School. Spend Saturday at Mineral Lake Park. The 5K Race and Fun Run begins at 8 a.m. and the Cardinal Athletic Boosters will serve a $2.50 summer picnic lunch at noon. Besides the finals for “Middlefield’s Got Talent Too!” talent show that can’t be missed, there are all new special events and performances to entertain the whole family. Come for all your favorite events from past years, but be prepared to choose new favorites from among this year’s new and thrilling features, like the antique tractor show and mock tractor pulls. For animal lovers, there will be Tall Pines agility demonstrations, K-9 Unit demonstrations, pony rides, and Midge’s pooch parade with judging and prizes. Be awed by the bike stunts in the Dialed Action BMX Bike Show, which will amaze you with their gravity-defying stunts while promoting bike safety. They perform backflips, 360s, and countless other impressive maneuvers. There are also stunts where they never leave

Talent Show • July 20 @ 6pm Cardinal Middle School

Cash Prizes!!! 1st place $150 / 2nd place $100 / 3rd place $50 See page 3 for all the details.

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e have four delightful contests for you in this issue. To try your hand at assisting a surgery, turn to page10. If you’d like to test your gardening know-how, go to page 18. Measure your funny bone by matching up puns and punch lines on page 20, and to get ready for The Kelly Miller Circus, see our circus jumble on page 21. Solve one or all of the contests, mail your answers to Middlefield Post Contest, P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, OH 44062, and you might be the lucky winner of a gift certificate or gift basket. Winners will be announced in the Aug. 1 issue of the Middlefield Post. Good luck and have fun.

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The Circus is Coming July 25 & 26 See page 2 for all the details.

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See Plain Country page 4.

Farmington Festival 3 Days of Fun! See page 6 for all the details.

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the ground, called The Flatland Show. The quick movement, fast spinning and incredible balancing always makes audiences gasp, “I never knew that was possible on a BMX bike!” Then, blast off and enjoy a ride on one of Euclid Beach’s original rocket cars, which have been brought back to life to entertain another couple of generations of car and ride enthusiasts. There will be performers from the St. Ignatius Circus Company, an ensemble made up of students who have an interest in juggling, and magic. Several members of the Company have won individual awards at both magic and juggling conventions. In 2010, the Circus Company made it to the finals of the International Juggling Association Team Competition. Join Chief Reed and a few guest speakers at 10:30 a.m. on July 28 in a dedication ceremony of the Firefighter’s Memorial. Directly after, the Women’s Auxiliary will serve cake, coffee, and punch. Among the ongoing pavilion and Big Top activities, there will be magic shows, square dancing, chair volleyball, and cooking demonstrations for kids. The 2012 Middlefield Community Days have something for everyone. These two days are a celebration of this beautiful area, a place to meet and greet old friends, and the perfect venue to make some new ones.

The Circus is Coming

ark your calendars for The Kelly Miller Circus dates are Wednesday, July 25 and Thursday, July 26 with two shows on each date, at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. The Circus will be held in the Cardinal Middle School field on Almeda Drive. Buying Circus tickets presale saves $4 per ticket. Presale tickets are $10 for adults, $6 for children, 2 years and under free. Tickets are on sale at Huntington Bank Middlefield and Burton, The Fig Tree, Merryfield Electric, Cortland Banks, Middlefield Save-A-Lot, Middlefield Hilltop Variety (formerly Spector’s), Coffee Corners, US Bank Middlefield, the Main and West offices of Middlefield Banking Company, and Charter One inside Middlefield Wal-Mart. Everyone is welcome to come out the morning of July 25 to watch the circus arrive and set up. The circus vehicles will arrive in Middlefield about 7:30 a.m. and the big top tent will be up by 9 a.m. You can come out to the field area and watch, free of charge, as the crew sets up the big top with the help of the circus elephant. Bring a blanket or lawn chairs for comfort. This is a good outing for Vacation Bible School groups, preschool, day camps, individuals and families. The Circus staff will also give free behind the scenes tours that morning when they are done with set up. If you plan to bring a group, leave a message at the Chamber office telling us how many are in your party. Call to register Middlefield Chamber of Commerce, 440-632-5705.

In This Issue ...

Middlefield Village News...........................4-5 A Look Back in Time...................................... 7 4-H Happenings............................................. 8 Cardinal Schools ........................................... 9 Health...................................................... 10-13 Fun, Quizzes etc...........................10,18,20,21

Out ‘N’ About.......................................... 14-15 The Rolling Green........................................ 18 Church Events.............................................. 23 Community Calendar.................................. 24 Classifieds............................................... 26-27 To A Good Home.......................................... 27

Our Next Issue ... Aug. 1, 2012

Celebrating Our 7th Anniversary and Featuring Our Pets! Editorial Deadline is July 16, 2012 • editorial@middlefieldpost.com Advertising Deadline is July 20, 2012 • ads@middlefieldpost.com Read the Middlefield Post online at www.middlefieldpost.com.

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Honest Scales...............................................................15 Ian Suzelis, D.O............................................................11 Jazzercise.......................................................................11 JD’s Post House...........................................................08 Joe’s Saw Shop............................................................18 Journey Health Care & Chiropractic....................11 Kent State University Geauga Campus...............13 Kleve Insurance Agency...........................................08 Kurtz Salvage...............................................................20 Lakeside Sand & Gravel............................................08 Main Street Grille........................................................16 Mary Yoder’s Amish Kitchen...................................13 Max Herr Well Drilling...............................................21 Merryfield Electric Inc. .............................................21 Middlefield Cheese....................................................18 Middlefield Banking Company..............................23 Middlefield Chamber of Commerce....................05 Middlefield Clinic........................................................10 Middlefield Recreation.............................................03 Middlefield Village (SummerFest)........................05 Mullets Footware And Country Cedar................21 Neetlights . ...................................................................20 Nelson Ledges.............................................................06 Newbury Printing Co & More.................................07

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General Manager Christine Pavelka

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Staff Writers

Ellie Behman Jacquie Foote Nancy Hrivnak Nancy Huth

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A&J Roll-Off Containers.......................................... 07 Auntie’s Antiques........................................................18 B & K Salvage................................................................18 Best Funeral Home.....................................................22 Birthright.......................................................................10 Briar Cliff Manor..........................................................10 Burzanko Garage Doors...........................................25 C. A. Miller Custom Woodworking.......................21 C&B Recycling..............................................................21 Coffee Corners Middlefield.....................................16 Cold Nose Companions...........................................04 Country Collections...................................................18 Countryside Bicycling...............................................13 Crossroads Country Café.........................................20 D&S Farm & Garden...................................................12 Detweiler Outboard..................................................04 Dutch Country Restaurant......................................17 Ecowater Servisoft.....................................................24 El Hombre Barber Shop............................................10 Farmington Hardware..............................................07 Frank Agency, Inc.(The)............................................12 Geauga Credit Union................................................12 Geauga Farm Quality Meats...................................22 Geauga Vision..............................................................11 Grand River Rental.....................................................21

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Newbury Sandblasting & Painting.......................06 Olde Towne Grille.......................................................07 Pioneer Waterland......................................................04 P&J Arms........................................................................13 Quest For Health.........................................................28 Radio Active Electronics...........................................24 Retro Al’s Internet Café.............................................07 Russell Funeral Service.............................................23 Selinick Transmission Company............................16 Servant Of Mary..........................................................06 Sheffield Monuments...............................................22 Sitko Counseling.........................................................12 Stankus Heating & Cooling.....................................16 State Road Battery.....................................................18 Studio For Hair.............................................................20 Stutzman Bros. Lumber............................................16 Tim Frank Septic Tank Cleaning Company........18 Town-N-Country Pavers...........................................16 Vista.................................................................................19 Wal-Mart........................................................................14 Watson’s 87 Furniture................................................20 West Farmington Festival........................................25 Windsor Stairs And Millwork..................................21

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Middlefield Community Days Friday & Saturday, July 27th & 28th

FIREFIGHTER

MEMORIAL DEDICATION

Join Chief Reed and a few guest speakers at 10:30am on July 28 in a dedication ceremony of the Firefighter’s Memorial. The Women’s Auxiliary will serve cake, coffee and punch following the event.

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& 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk Day: Saturday, July 28 Same Day Registration: 7–7:45am Race Times: 8am – 5K Race 8:45am – 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk Entry Fee: $15 Pre-registration (by July 20) $20 Day of Race FREE – 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk Checks Payable to: Middlefield Village Refreshments available after the race First 100 pre-registered entrees for 5K will receive a T-Shirt (**Pre-register to guarantee your shirt size) Entry forms can be downloaded from our website at: www.middlefieldohio.com.

Bring your favorite canine and join Deputy Police Dog Midge with Sheriff Dan McClelland; as Grand Marshal’s of our first annual pooch parade. Furry friends and their owners will walk through Mineral Lake Park and then enter our doggy waiting area where wading pools and water bowls will be available to cool off and a plethora of contests will be hosted by Tall Pines Dog Training. Judges will pick the cutest dog, the biggest dog, the smallest dog, the best dressed dog, the dog that looks most like its owner, and the most talented dog. Prizes will be awarded to the winners in each category, but ALL dogs will receive a special “doggie bag” of gifts and treats. Dogs and owners will meet at Grove Street Pavilion @ 12:45pm, parade begins at 1pm. • All dogs must be leashed and owners must be prepared for clean up duty (we’ll have extra bags). • Owners are responsible for their dog’s behavior • Aggressive dogs are not allowed. Any dog showing signs of aggression will be asked to leave the premises. • Female dogs in heat are not permitted. • All dogs should have up-to-date vaccinations prior to entering the park.

Talent Show • July 20 @ 6pm Cardinal Middle School Cash Prizes!! 1st place $150 / 2nd place $100 / 3rd place $50 Calling performers of all ages, from 4-years-old to grandparents! Whether you sing, dance, play a musical instrument or have a unique or unusual talent, enter “Middlefield’s Got Talent Too!” in a bid to reach the finals on July 28 and a chance to win one of 3 cash prizes! Contestants must be available to perform on July 28. Concessions will be sold and AUDIENCE MEMBERS ARE WELCOME! A non-perishable food item is requested at the door to help stock the shelves of the First United Methodist Church food pantry. • • • •

Registration will begin at 4:30pm and performances will start at 6pm. 3 mystery judges will judge who moves on to finals Top 5 performances will move on to finals July 28 @ 1:15pm Audience will have final vote on 1st , 2nd & 3rd place winners

Call the Middlefield Recreation Department at 440-632-5248 or visit www.middlefieldohio.com for an entry form and contest rules.

LOTS OF GREAT FREE FAMILY FUN!!

2012 COMMUNITY DAYS SCHEDULE Friday – July 27 4:30–6:30pm FISH FRY Sponsored by MVFD Ladies Auxiliary – Middlefield Fire Hall 6:30–9:30pm FORT HUNTSBURG BAND – Fire Station 10pm FIREWORKS at Cardinal High School (Rain date: Saturday, July 28)

Saturday – July 28

PAVILION ENTERTAINMENT

8am

5K RACE & FUN RUN/WALK

Course: Begins at Mineral Lake Park on Sperry Lane, and continues on Lake Street to Grove Street, down S.R. 608 to Georgia Road, up Newcomb Road, returns to Grove and down Ridgewood. Race will finish on Sperry Lane.

10:30am

Firefighter’s Memorial Dedication - Fire Department Grounds

12pm 1:15pm

12pm

SUMMER PICNIC - Cardinal Athletic Boosters will be serving Hot Dogs, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, Chips & Drinks $2.50 per dinner (Includes Hot Dog, Drink and Side) 50¢ for extra Hot Dog or Side and $1 for extra Drink

2:15pm 3:15pm

Location & Directions: Mineral Lake Park Grove Street Pavilion – Take Rt. 87 and go south on Lake Street (Haueter’s Lawn Tractor on corner), two blocks to the park on left (Grove Street).

12–5pm

ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE PARK: Discovery Town & Royal Ranger Campsite, Pony Rides, Tall Pines Dog Agility Demonstration & Performances, Antique Tractor Show, Mock Tractor Pulls by Buckeye Pullers Assoc.

Awards: 5K Race only Awards for Top Two Finishers both Male and Female in each age group: 12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & Over

LOTS OF NEW THINGS TO SEE THIS YEAR!!

SPECIAL PERFORMANCES 1pm

1pm 2pm 2:15pm

UNDER THE BIG TOP TENT 12:30pm 1pm 3:30pm

Kids Cooking Demonstration FREE Kids’ Crafts - Sponsored by Great Day Learning Center Chair Volleyball Presented by Geauga Seniors

ronald Mcdonald’s Magic Show Middlefield’s Got talent too! talent Show Contest Finals 4-H Cloverleaf Square dancers take ii (Musical Duo singing your favorite hits)

3:30pm 5pm

Pooch Parade with Midge & Sheriff dan McClelland rocket Car rides ($1 per ride) Geauga County K-9 Unit Demonstration St. ignatius Circus Company – Strolling Through the Park Performing Juggling Acts and Magic dialed action BMX Bike Show – Middlefield Skate Park (Rain Date TBA) Event Closes

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St. Ignatius Circus Company will perform Juggling Acts and Magic

Ride in the Rocket Car

Watch Geauga County K-9 Unit demonstrations Be amazed by backflips, 360s and countless other gravity-defying stunts

See antique tractors and watch mock tractor pulls

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Middlefield Wal-Mart donated $1,000 to the “Shop With a Cop” charity. (l-r) Village Council member, Ron Wiech; Village Council member, Carl Hornung; Village Council member, William Blue; Mayor Ben Garlich; Staff Sergeant Joe Tucholski; Police Chief Arnold Stanko and Village Council member, Rick Seyer.

Fishing With the Cops This year’s Cops ‘n Kids “Take Me Fishing” will be held Saturday, July 14 from 9 to 11 a.m. at Mineral Lake Park. Join our local police officers and Middlefield Recreation staff for a morning of fun and fishing. Youths ages 4 to 15 will receive a lunch and prizes. This event is free and will include a casting contest with first, second, and third place prizes in specified age groups. Bring your poles and some bait and come celebrate summer. Everyone goes away with something at this exciting event.

From the Firehouse By Chief Bill Reed We have been experiencing extremely hot humid days with high heat indexes. Firefighters are continually exposed to heat, so we have become accustomed to preventing and dealing with heat related illnesses. When we work for a period of time we go to a station known as “rehab” where we peel off hot heavy clothing (our turnout gear) and hydrate (take in non-alcoholic, non-sugary fluids.) This is also necessary for the average person in high heat. The most susceptible to heat illnesses are the very young, the elderly and individuals with existing medical conditions. I will address three types of heat-related illnesses ranging in severity from mildest to worst. The first illness, heatcramps, are considered the mildest. They are spasm or cramps caused by over-exertion and excessive sweating in high heat. For heat cramps, move the individual to a cool place and rest, remove excess clothing, place cool cloths on the skin; fan the skin. Give water, or cool sports drinks but avoid alcohol and heavily sugared drinks. Stretch cramped muscles slowly and gently. Heat exhaustion is a more severe heat related illness, it is characterized by muscle cramps, pale, moist skin, usually a fever over 102 degrees, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, fatigue, weakness, anxiety and a faint feeling. If individuals to not respond to cooling measures and hydration as recommended, it is important to seek advice from a physician or call 911, as IV therapy may be necessary. The final and most severe heat illness is heat stroke. Heat stroke is characterized by warm or hot, dry skin (no perspiration) high fever usually over 104 degrees, rapid heartbeat, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, headache and fatigue. Move to a cool place, and as heat stroke is life threatening, call 911 or local EMS. The patient needs to be seen by a physician. Remove excess clothing drench skin with cool water, fan skin, place ice bags on the armpits and groin areas. Offer fluids if the patient is alert and able to drink. Remember in these hot days of summer do not leave children, pets, elderly persons or persons of compromised medical condition in hot cars. Use common sense. Avoid hot foods and heavy meals that add heat to your body. Drink plenty of fluids; do not take salt tablets except under medical supervision. Be aware of any medications that people are on that may magnify the risk of fluid loss and heat illness i.e. diuretics or certain blood pressure medications. Hydration, hydration, hydration is the key to protecting yourself from heat related illnesses. Drink slowly and at regular intervals. Do not chug large volumes at a time. Too much fluid could backfire on you, too. Have a great summer and avoid prolonged exertion and exposure to high heat conditions. Stay safe and we are happy to serve you.

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Middlefield residents and officials gathered at an open house to view the newest model home in Woodsong on June 29. The Village of Middlefield recently passed legislation that includes performance requirements, which will in turn award a reduced impact fee. This regulation was instituted to promote a jumpstart in high-quality, residential development. (l-r) Dr. Thomas Svete; Denise Sinito, village resident; Joe Svete, Middlefield Parkway Ltd. partner; Carol Drabek, Middlefield Parkway Ltd. partner; Mayor Ben Garlich and Village Council member, Carl Hornung.

Wednesday & Thursday 4:30 & 7:30

Middlefield Village Updates

AdvAnCe SAle TiCkeTS AvAilAble AT

• Huntington Banks (Middlefield & Burton) • Fig Tree • Cortland Bank (Middlefield) • Hilltop Variety (formerly Spectors) • Sav-A-Lot • Merryfield Electric • Middlefield Bank (Main & West offices) • Coffee Corners • US Bank (inside Middlefield Giant Eagle) • Charter One Bank (inside Middlefield Wal-Mart)

By Mayor Ben Garlich

We’ve had a busy month as we dedicate our energy to making Middlefield Village a location of choice. We’ve held numerous joint meetings with local entities with the goal of creating better communication and developing ideas to help all of us be more successful. We had joint meetings with our energy supplier and local businesses to discuss issues which impede efficient operation, and had an open dialogue on processes to resolve. On June 20, we met with Steve Jones and staff of University Hospitals Geauga, and with local employers to discuss how our hospital could improve service to the Middlefield area. It provided an opportunity for direct communication to relay issues and work on solutions. We have more meetings to schedule to insure we are effectively meeting the needs of residents and businesses. This is a tremendous area to live, and the willingness of so many to work towards a better community is very encouraging. The Streets Committee has adopted a new, as yet unnamed program to help improve the aesthetics of our village. It is our goal to implement a positive program where simple maintenance and effort can make a big difference in the appearance of our village. It is our hope the culture becomes contagious and we all benefit. We will keep communications open as the program develops and we partner together to make improvements. We have a lot slated in the next few months and I look forward to a busy and rewarding second half of the year.

One day garage sale from the trunk of your car!)

Great Lakes outdoor Supply parking Lot, north of Rt 87 on Rt 608

Saturday, august 4th 9am-1pm rain or Shine!

$20 per space. 2 spaces for $35. 440-632-5705 Early registration checks due by Wednesday July 25, made payable to middlefield chamber of commerce, po box 801, middlefield oh 44062

Space limited, remaining spots open will be $25 per space day of sale. No refunds for any reason! Your table can be set up in front of vehicle. Set up begins 6:30am sharp, no vendor set up after 8:45am. Refreshments available. Free admission for shoppers!!

Both events are presented by the middlefield chamber of commerce

The parade will line-up in the Third Dimension Inc. parking lot, located at 15332 South State Ave. (Rt. 608) in Middlefield at 11:30 am. The parade will step-off and head to the Middlefeld Fire Station at 1:00 pm where a car show and a variety of activities and vendors will be located throughout the afternoon and into the evening. PlEASE NoTE: Candy is prohibited from being thrown to people lining the streets. You may have members of your group walk along the sides of your float and hand candy or other items to the people on the sidewalks.

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Contact: Middlefield Village Hall

440-632-5248

or E-mail Dick Stone dickster47@windstream.net

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Companies: Promote your business Families: Show your Middlefield spirit

Float Contact Person: __________________________ Phone:____________________________________________ E-mail: ____________________________________________

Come get involved! HAVE FUN!

Please mail completed form to: Middlefeld Village Hall, Attn: Carrie, P.O. Box 1019, Middlefeld, OH 44062 or drop off completed forms to the Village Hall at 14860 N. State Ave.

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Playing and Playgrounds

By Jacquie Foote

2 FISHING LAKES • BEACH • WOODED CAMPING

Pre-Sale Tickets On Sale NOW!!!

Lowbrow Getdown July 14th

Custom Bike & Hot Rod Gathering

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Swimming in Ohio’s Cleanest Water! Visit our website for our 2012 event schedule or to purchase tickets

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Music festivals include fantastic food and vendors, sky divers, fire performers, clowns, magicians, stunts, fireworks, disco pizza. It’s a festival and a vacation! You will love it!

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Summer Hookah

July 27th-29th

2 more incredible nights with Ekoostic Hookah Zach Deputy, Chappo and BUCKETHEAD! Miz Band, Turbine and More TBA!!

SummerDance August 3rd-5th

Pretty Lights Artist Gramatik and Michal Menert and SuperVision! EDM Artists Broccoli Samurai! Sean 216! ERIC EVASION! Skeetones! Artpetrio! Manhattan Project! Art installations will decorate the forest at this one!

ORGANIC GARDENS • ARTS & CRAFTS • & MORE

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• MUSIC • FRIENDS • FAMILY • SPORTS • NATURE • FUN FOR ALL AGES •

• BASKETBALL • VOLLEYBALL • SCUBA • SNORKLE • CLIFF DIVE • HIKING •

When the children of Geauga’s early settlers wanted some outdoor fun, they simply went outdoors. There were brooks to fish, trees to climb, meadows to run and few lawyers to help parents sue if a child got hurt. Outdoor fun for children remained about the same until the late 1800s when government got involved. The idea of a municipally owned playground got going in 1887 with “America’s First Playground,” which opened in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. The groundbreaking playground included swings, slides and even a ride in a cart pulled by a goat. Most popular, though, was the Roman temple carousel, complete with Doric columns. The idea caught on, especially among those with a passion to improve the lot of the urban poor. John Dewey argued that play was as important as work for children, and by 1889, groups like the Outdoor Recreation League provided slides, seesaws and “professional play leaders” to slum areas. In 1903, cities began to get into the act with New York City installing Seward Park, the first-ever municipal playground, complete with a slide and sand box. A real push for playgrounds came with a speech by President Theodore Roosevelt in 1907. He said that “since play is a fundamental need, playgrounds should be provided for every child as much as schools.” With city governments in charge, by 1912, playground safety became an issue. (Didn’t take long did it?) Not too surprising, the first city to make playgrounds a priority was also the first to regulate them. New York banned climbing structures, citing them as too dangerous. The safety issues made for dull

playgrounds as C. Th. Sorensen, a Danish landscape architect noted in 1931. Kids didn’t want to play on the playgrounds being built, they wanted to play with boxes, or dirt, or just about anything else. Sorensen’s solution ... a “junk playground” which is almost exactly what it sounds like. Designers collect old boxes or tubes and let kids create their own play spaces. These “adventure playgrounds” spread through Denmark and London. Eventually, a handful made their way to the United States. They weren’t without controversy, as critics worried about safety and asked whether they offered much to kids. The 1980s brought with it piles of litigation from parents of children injured on both junk and regular playgrounds. In response, the industry began following the safety standards set up by the Consumer Products Safety Commission very closely. So, children in the cities are on their safe playgrounds with lower structures, softer ground, and less opportunities for falling off or over, well, anything. Slides? Too dangerous. Monkey Bars? Heavens, no! Swings, well, there are safety belts. One wonders what those children would give for brooks to fish, trees to climb, and meadows to run, things our children, like the early Geauga children, basically still have. Jacquie Foote is a volunteer for the Geauga County Historical Society’s Century Village Museum, 14653 E. Park St., Burton. For information on the events at the Geauga County Historical Society’s Century Village Museum, call 440-834-1492 or visit the Web site at www.geaugahistorical.org.

West Farmington Festival July 26 to 28 All the family oriented fun of the annual West Farmington Old Fashioned Community Festival starts Thursday, July 26 with a 5 p.m. opening ceremony at the Veteran’s Monument. Throughout the three days, attendees will enjoy watermelon-eating contests, musical performances, wild animals and basketball tournaments. A parade will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, and Jungle Terry, clowns, DJs and great local bands will be visiting during the festival. Daily there will be food sold, auctioned, judged and eaten right there among the games, entertainment and programs. But save room for the Fire Department’s cream chicken dinner. Friday highlights are opening ceremony at 5 p.m., a 7 p.m. kiddie tractor pull. Buggy rides will be available. Enjoy 4 Lane Highway from 7:30 p.m. to closing at 11 p.m. On Saturday, there will also be a watermelon eating contest. Tractor pulls, live music, bingo, buggy rides, parades, karaoke and a man-pull are all planned during the weekend. Saturday highlights are horseshoe pitching contest at 7 a.m., opening ceremony at 9 a.m., small engine tractor pull, kids and adult games at 10 a.m., cake judging at noon, Amish buggy rides at noon, horse pull at 1 p.m., chalk on the walk judging at 2 p.m., Simply Ed deejay from 2 to 5 p.m., Jungle Terry at 5 p.m., cake judging at 7 p.m. and the Fort Huntsburg Band from 7:30 to 11 p.m. The annual West Farmington Old Fashioned Community Festival is being held off State Route 88 in downtown West Farmington. For information, call 330-219-3698 or 330-889-3666.

Servants of Mary Firework Display Servants of Mary will present their seventh annual Fireworks Celebration on Aug. 11at the Servants of Mary Center for Peace in Windsor to benefit the Center. This year, there is a promotion called “Buy a Boom” where people or businesses can actually buy one of three firework packages and have their name announced before it is shot off into the air. The master of ceremonies will make a 30-second announcement about you or your business for the whole crowd to hear before the firework is launched into the air. Your donation is tax deductible. Call Deacon Ed Heinz at 440-313-4233 with questions. Servants of Mary Center for Peace is located at 6601 Ireland Road in Windsor (44099). Visit www.servantsofmary.org.

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Congratulations to the four freshman and four senior winners of the annual Kiwanis Club awards. For the freshman awards, an outstanding male and female freshman are chosen by the school staff from both the Berkshire and Cardinal school systems. The senior awards recipients are chosen by the Kiwanis Club from applications received and awarded based on grades, SAT/ACT test scores, class rank, character, leadership ability, community involvement and overall well-roundedness. The awards dinner was June 19 at Crossroads Country Cafe. Presenters were Judy Breedlove, Kiwanis President and Claire Zurbuch, head of Youth Services for Kiwanis.

Kiwanis Club Outstanding Freshman Awards

(l-r) Judy Breedlove, Anna Carlson, RJ Maxwell, Anna Futty, Chad Delbo and Claire Zurbuch

Anna Carlson

Berkshire Outstanding Freshman

Anna plays on three sports teams: track, soccer and basketball, is a member of the National Junior Honor Society and plays the piano.

Anna Futty

Cardinal Outstanding Freshman

Anna is a member of the track team and flagline. She performs with the Cardinaires and takes piano lessons.

R J Maxwell

Berkshire Outstanding Freshman

R J performs in both the concert and marching bands. He is a member of the National Junior Honor Society, has a 4.0 grade point average and is on the Varsity Soccer team.

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Gregory Amentini Billie Anderson* Sebastian Anderson* Raymond Andrews* Anthony Arganti* Kayla Bailey Miranda Baker* Emily Bandiera* Thomas Bandiera* Kevin Baxter Kaitlin Bean* John Bernal* Alesha Blake Rachel Blakely* Jacob Bosak Alexis Brown* Faith Brown Travis Brown* Nicole Buckley* Shanni Burich David Burton* Stacy Burton* Logan Cala* Courtney Clark* Jason Clisby* Sarah Coggins* Carli Collins* James Dhayer* Logan Daw Deanna Dedek Chad Delbo Truman Dorn* Cory Duncan* Barbara Dyrcz* Courtney Ellis

Chad Delbo

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Chad is very involved in 4-H; he is a member of the Goats and Steers, Breeders and Feeders and is the past vice president of Geauga Caprine Kids. He plays football and wrestles and has a 4.0 grade point average.

Ashley Farrar Alyssa Faulhaber Nicholas Felger* Heather Freeman Kali Freiberg Amber Fuduric Lucas Fulop* Anna Futty* Samantha Gates* Troy Gingerich Lacie Green* Christy Griffin Marissa Gyorki* Elise Hart Rachel Hart* Samuel Heredos* Jacklyn Hetrick* Grace Hickox* Nicole Humpolick* Andrew Jesunas Anna Johnson Brian Kaser* Kourtney Kelly Amie King* Ayla King* Tyler Kish* Rebecca Klein* Maria Klingensmith* Jessica Koches* Dmitry Klingensmith Cassidy Kolson Sierra Kosh Julia Kronauer Marissa Lechene Megan Loze*

Ashley Lucarelli* Christa Lunger* Isabelle Macek* Samantha Mach* Ashley Mach Marie Mahoney* Lauren Maji Shelby Maji Paul Mares* Ryan Mazanec Eric McCaslin Justin McClain Allison McMahan* Michaela McNish* Chad Miller* Micayah Miller Troy Miller Halee Minick* Joshua Minnick Christina Morris* Kaitlyn Naperta* Kayla Neikirk* Jessica Nguyen* Jonathan Nieves* Elizabeth Ohtola* Arnold Ortmann Samantha Pemberton* Michael Peters* Tyler Peters* Amanda Peterson* Halle Pierce Cheyenne Polverine* Chloe Porter Jonathan Porter

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CHS Merit Roll Isaiah Anderson Samantha Anderson John Arcuri Kaitlyn Arganti Jacob Bechter Ryan Bruncak Kristopher Cress Noel DeAngelis Rodney Detweiler Jason Farmwald Alezys Fenselon

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Kiwanis Club Senior Awards

(l-r) Judy Breedlove, Kelly Balcer, Ericka Roy, Tom Bandiera, Ray Andrews and Claire Zurbuch

Ericka Roy

Berkshire Kiwanis Award

While at Berkshire, Ericka played soccer, was stage manager for 3 years, and her class Valedictorian. She plays guitar and knits, and went on a missions trip with the Mapleview Church Youth Group. Ericka will attend Cleveland State University honors program to study chemical engineering and anthropology.

Kelly Balcer

Richard A. Moss Service Award

Kelly participated in Awakening Student Ministries in Garrettsville and the North East Community Church Youth Group in Parkman. She was vice president of Interact and vice president, then president of Project Love. She gave 24 volunteer hours at pancake breakfasts and volunteered for the Geauga Park District. She is a post secondary student with 21 credit hours from Kent State University Geauga Campus. She will attend Cleveland State University to attain a Bachelors degree in Health Science and a Doctoral in Physical Therapy. She enjoys kayaking and macramé.

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Tom Bandiera

Cardinal Kiwanis Award

While at Cardinal, Tom was Captain of the Marching Band and performed with the concert and jazz bands. He was Vice President of the National Junior Honor Society, class Salutatorian, and also coleader of St. Lucy’s Youth Group. Tom will attend Mercyhurst University to earn a Masters degree in Music Education.

Ray Andrews

Cardinal Key Club Award

While at Cardinal, Ray was captain of the football team and performed with the Cardinaires and in musicals. A dedicated member of the Key Club, Ray tirelessly volunteered his time to work at every Kiwanis fish fry. Ray will attend Hiram College to study education, media arts and music and to play football.

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Deadline for Chapman Nominations The Geauga County Library Foundation is accepting nominations for its 2012 Chapman Award until July 16. This recognition is bestowed on an individual or group, whose deeds promoted the enjoyment of and value of books and reading and benefitted the Geauga County community. The prestigious Chapman Award, inspired and named after the late Mrs. Newton B. Chapman of Chardon, is presented at the Foundation’s annual ceremony and social event in October. Nomination forms are available at Geauga County Public Library branches including Bainbridge, Chardon, Geauga West and Middlefield Libraries, Newbury and Thompson Stations, the Bookmobile and the Geauga County Public Library Administrative Center, 12701 Ravenwood Dr., Chardon (44024). More than one form may be submitted per person. Contact the Geauga County Public Library Administrative Center, 440-286-6811. The Geauga County Library Foundation is a non-profit organization that supports the Geauga County Public Library.

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Olympic Sized Books and Events By Nick Fagan This summer will see some big events at the Middlefield Library and in the world. The Titanic is probably the best known ship, though for unfortunate reasons. Did you know 2012 marks 100 years since its sinking? Come to the Middlefield Library July 18 at 7 p.m for “Women and Children First: Stories of Titanic Survivors and the Brave Souls Who Stayed Behind.” Rob Catalano, actor in 2002’s “Titanic: The Exhibition” at the Great Lakes Science Center exhibit and former Deputy Director for the William G. Mather Maritime Museum, will share secrets, scandals, and stories that have kept the legend of Titanic alive. Attendees will see models, books, memorabilia and even an item recovered from the Titanic’s debris. Register by stopping in the library or calling 440-632-1961. Don’t forget about our ongoing Summer Reading Programs. Adult Summer Reading ends July 27 and Youth and Teen Summer Reading runs through Aug. 10. These programs are sponsored by the East Geauga Friends of the Library through proceeds from their Book Sale Room. Another huge world-wide event is the 2012 Olympics in London. Catch the Olympic spirit with these items available at the Middlefield Library. Memoir fans will want to read “Winning Balance: What I’ve Learned So Far about Love, Faith, and Living Your Dreams” by Shawn Johnson, the gold medal gymnast who also won “Dancing with the Stars.” In addition, “Gold” by Chris Cleave, a novel focusing on Olympic cycling and the emotions of competition, has been receiving positive reviews. Sports fans who savor history and statistics will want to check out “The Complete Book of the Olympics: 2012 Edition” by David Wallenchinsky and Jaime Loucky.Great moments of past games can be seen on the “Olympic Series” DVDs. Prepare for the games and get ready to cheer on the USA.

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{ health } Food for Thought: Tolerance By Dr. David Fakadej Enzymes are proteins, like muscle, and operate independent of our conscious control and function to make life possible. Enzymes allow reactions to take place quickly at low temperature. For example, one molecule of H2O ‘attaches’ to another molecule of H20 with a hydrogen bond to form liquid; water. Hydrogen bonds are weak and break easily. Boiling water at 212 degrees quickly breaks hydrogen bonds and the water molecules separate to form a hot vapor, steam. Of course, water will spontaneously evaporate at room temperature into a cool vapor, but that takes hours. Enzymes in the body break many hydrogen bonds in less than one second at 98 degrees. Enzymes speed up metabolism at low temperature. Without enzymes, humans can’t digest food, absorb nutrients, and use the nutrients to construct and maintain the body at a temperature and speed to maintain life. Enzymes take things that are not you (meat, vegetables, air, water, chemicals, fat, sugar, etc), break them down, and reassemble the molecules for you. Enzymes do not care if they work on meat or carbohydrate or fat or water or anything else. Enzymes don’t think; enzymes work with equal vigor on a cow or a turnip for you. In comparison, humans are planetary enzymes. People take dirt, trees, animals and insects, break them down and reassemble them into things like cookware, lumber, paper, money, clothing, computers, cars, buggies, homes and more. Humans facilitate society and culture just like our enzymes facilitate life.

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More and more seniors are finding it necessary to delay retirement or re-enter the workforce following retirement. Some seniors lost their retirement savings or investments in these poor economic times, and more are finding it difficult to make ends meet with their monthly Social Security income. Financial concerns are not the only issues that propel a senior to seek a part or full-time job; many say that retirement was great for a while but they grew bored, lonely and missed the social aspects of employment. Finding appropriate jobs may be challenging. Learning new skills, adjusting to change, and age and health issues may pose obstacles. Knowing where to begin looking for a job when you’ve been “out of the game” for a while can be daunting. Posting a resume to an online job board and searching the Internet for a job is now common. It is good practice to learn as much as possible about the position and the company you are considering. Before interviewing for the position, the experience and education requirements for the job should be clear. What hours are you able and willing to work? You should know the history of the company; be familiar with their products and services. Are they legitimate? Unfortunately, there are scams out there centered on employment opportunities. The Better Business Bureau offers information and advice for anyone looking for a job. What happens when a company’s name is just a cover for a scam? An increasing amount of scammers are using the names of legitimate businesses and organizations to lure in job seekers. Craigslist, Monster. com, Careerbuilder.com and now even Facebook are all breeding grounds for scammers. Here’s how it works. Scammers posted a help wanted ad on Craigslist for the “Association of Corporate Travel Executives,” a legitimate corporation based in Virginia. When job hunters responded to the ad, imposters sent them checks to deposit. Consumers were told to keep a portion of

the check as their pay and to wire the rest to a third party via Western Union. Of course, the checks never cleared, and the victims were out their own money that they wired. In another variation, scammers stole the name of BBB accredited, Ohio-based business FBN Construction LLC. Scammers sent e-mails to local consumers promoting a job opportunity there and encouraging applicants to fill out an online form on a fake Web site. The form asked for personal information, opening job seekers up to identity theft. Regardless of the reason that a potential employer gives, a job applicant should never give out Social Security numbers or bank account information over the phone or by e-mail. There are tips to avoid falling for a fake job scam. Job postings with grammatical errors, misspellings and lots of exclamation marks are likely scams. Ads promoting jobs with generic titles, such as administrative assistant or customer service representative, and containing phrases “Teleworking OK,” “Immediate Start,” “No Experience Needed” and “Get Rich Quick” are popular in scam ads. If a job looks suspicious, search for it in Google. If the result comes up in other cities with the exact same job post, it is likely a scam. Be very cautious of any job that asks you to share personal information or hand over money. Scammers will often use the guise of running a credit check, setting up direct deposit or paying for training. Check out the business’ Web site to make sure the opening is posted there. If you are still skeptical, call the business to check on the position. And, if the salary and benefit package seems incredible, this definitely bears a second look. Remember the adage; if something sounds to good to be true, it usually is? This sure applies in these situations. Vicki Wilson is the director of admissions/ marketing at Briar Hill Health Care Residence, 15950 Pierce St., P.O. Box 277, Middlefield. Call her at 440-632-5241.

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Did you turn 65 this year? Do you need help with your Medi-gap coverage? Do you want to discuss Medicare Prescription? Give the professionals at The Frank Agency a call to set up your annual review. 440-632-5656

{ community } Boredom Busters on a Budget “I’m bored, Mom and Dad!” When the days of summer turn endless and the kids run out of things to do, never fear. There are many things you can do at little to no cost. Here is a brief list. • Act out a short play. • Bake a cake or some cookies. • Build a birdhouse. • Camp out in your backyard. • Catch up with old friends. • Check out a free concert. • Dance to your favorite tunes. • Feed the ducks down by the lake. • Go window shopping. • Invite everyone over for a slumber party. • Jump on the trampoline. • Listen to some music. • Make some crafts. • Paint a picture. • Plant some flowers. • Play some cards or board games. • Quiz each other. • Read some books.

• Run through the sprinkler. • See a free matinee. • Shop local yard sales. • Shoot some hoops. • Spend the day at the park. • Stop by the farmer’s market. • Take a hike or bike ride. • Visit area nursing home residents. • Volunteer for an organization. • Watch a video. • Work in the garden. • Write a letter, story or play. This is just a small sample of the lowcost activities that might be available for you and the kids to do in your area. Check with your chamber of commerce, library and park district for other ideas. Ask your friends and family members. You might just discover that there is more going on than you realized, and it might not cost as much as you might think. Start your search today and take advantage of every opportunity to keep your kids busy and your pocketbook intact this summer.

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Let the Hunt Begin Summer is in full swing, and the kids are growing bored. Time to shake things up a bit with some scavenger hunts. You can run the hunts anyway you want, and you won’t need a lot of supplies. Scavenger hunts are just that-hunts for a list of items of your choosing. The items may be things or actions, old or new, themed or unthemed, hidden or in plain sight, with clues as to their whereabouts. Participants may look for the items on their own or in teams and collect the items or take photos of them, if instructed. Generally, the person or team that finds the most items on their list in the least amount of time wins. Scavenger hunts can take place almost anywhere from a backyard to a neighborhood to a popular locale. You can contain the hunt to your basement or branch out into your neighborhood. Just make sure you let your kids know which neighbors are in on the hunt. Along with choosing a location, you will have to write up some challenging clues and set a time limit to keep the hunt hopping. Instead of leaving a note for your kids to look for the next item at the swings, you can be more cryptic and suggest they head west to Grandma’s favorite place to play as a kid. Your kids will have to think a little, and they’ll have to do it fast in order to find everything on their list in the half hour you allotted for the hunt. Scavenger hunts can be a great deal of fun, and the more thought you put into yours, the better time your kids will have. Creativity is the name of the game. Should you decide to keep the scavenger hunt private, for example, you can have it at a local park and ask your kids to perform and photograph some of the items on the list. You can have them take a picture of themselves as they coast down the slide with a dandelion tucked behind their ear or jump over a series of puddles without scaring the ducks at the nearby pond. Scavenger hunts require little in the way of supplies, and you can have them over and over. They are a great way to keep kids busy on those long, hot summer days.

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Giant Eagle Team Hosts Benefit The Middlefield Giant Eagle Team Members will host their first annual wine and cheese party on July 19 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. to benefit the American Heart Association. All are welcome (over 21 please) and everyone is encouraged to bring a friend or two. Admission is $20 in advance when tickets are purchased at the Middlefield Giant Eagle Customer Service Desk OR $25 at the door. All of the proceeds will be donated to the American Heart Association. There will be a Chinese auction, a 50/50 Raffle and door prizes, so please consider donating a basket for the Chinese auction. You can drop your donated product off at the Middlefield Giant Eagle customer service desk anytime up to the day of the event. Please call 440-632-1200 and ask for Cassie Harseny, Theresa Smalley or Pati Gistaldo. Thank you!

Help from HEAP The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a federally funded program designed to assist income eligible households with a member age 60 or older, or with a documented medical condition, or households with electric service disconnect notice. Assistance is a onetime payment of up to $250 for electric service. Geauga County residents may apply for the Summer Crisis Program at Geauga County Job and Family Services, 12480 Ravenwood Dr. in Chardon now through Aug. 31. Applicants must provide electric and heating bills, physician documentation of medical condition (if applicable) and social security numbers and income for all household members. Application must be made in person at Geauga County Job and Family Services. Call 440-285-9141, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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(left) Volunteering to gain high school service hours for the Burton Chamber of Commerce at Saturdays in the Park are: (l-r) Kayleigh C. of Burton; Mattie Rae R. of Chagrin Falls; Sarah Z. of Chardon and Sydney S. of Chardon. These girls will be entering their freshman year at NDCL in the fall.

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The East Geauga Kiwanis Club recognized four third-graders from Jordak Elementary for being outstanding students as chosen by their teachers. The students, (l-r) Hannah Beth Miller, Kannon Barcikowski, Catherine Hawkins and Alyssa Mirossay all received a certificate and four elementary fiction books from the Kiwanis Club.

(right) Entertaining at Saturdays in the Park sponsored by Burton Chamber of Commerce are: (l-r) Kathleen Vernon playing the mountain dulcimer, Pamela Kreigh on vocals and Jim Vernon playing guitar and banjo.

On June 21 the Red Key Network members celebrated their first anniversary at Cabanas in Chardon. The Red Key Network is a networking group for Geauga County women in business. For information visit www.redkeynetwork.org.

On June 24, (above) Sheriff Dan McClelland, his wife, Bev and Midge led riders on a 60-mile trek through beautiful Geauga County. (left) Bikers passed under the flag by the Geauga County Veteran’s Memorial. The proceeds recieved from this event will benefit Geauga County veterans.

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The Mesopotamia Fire Department sponsored the 39th Annual MesopotamiaOx Roast during the weekend of July 6, 7 and 8. Selling sandwiches were (right photo, back, l-r) Mespo Fire Chief Joe Pavlic; volunteer, Janis Kumher; dish washer, Maria Miller. (front, l-r) Luke Hillard; volunteer for MFD, Kyle Behner; Isaiah Byler (Isaiah’s grandfather, John J. Byler roasts the ox for this event) and cook, Joe Noton.

The 2012 Ohio Chautauqua came to Century Village, Burton July 3-7 delivering five evenings of the area’s best musical talent and free, old-fashioned entertainment. The big tent was packed to the seams each evening. The hot weather did not keep area attenders away and organizers report an extremely successful event, expressing thanks to all who donated, volunteered and committed time to make this week one to remember.

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What do you do when you hear a bump in the night? Do you have a good flashlight on your night stand that you can depend on? If someone enters your home or bedroom in the middle of the night and you reach for your flashlight, is it bright enough to blind your intruder? Neetlights has LED flashlights that are so bright, that if you shined the light in someone’s eyes it would temporarily blind them. Some of our lights have a strobe effect built into them that increases the effect of the light, which could give you the edge and extra time to get away or find a weapon for self-defense. A good flashlight also allows you to see out two to three hundred yards, maybe to see who or what is in the chicken coup or eating your flowers. If you still have some of those old Mag Lights with the bulbs, we have the conversion kits to turn them into LED. Better yet, come see the entire line-up of flashlights and get rid of that old Mag Light. Neetlights has flashlights and lasers that can be mounted on your shotgun, rifle or pistol. A red or green dot laser mounted on a gun and then aimed at an intruder does two things. One, it lets the intruder know you are armed, and two, you have an accurate way in the middle of the night to know what you are aiming at. Usually the site of the laser targeted at the intruder is enough to let him know you mean business and he will flee. For extra protection Neetlights has the doorstop alarm that is battery powered and can be used behind any door. When the door is pushed open a 120 dB siren goes off which will alert you and startle the intruder. This alarm is great for home, apartments and hotels or for your son or daughter in dormitories. This is a very affordable peace of mind at $12. Call Neetlights or visit them for details 14533 N. Cheshire St., Burton (44021), 440-218-7153. Mention you saw an ad in the Middlefield Post and get a free key chain light with purchase of $15 or more.

Yoder’s Coleman and Variety If you are looking for a new Coleman, or if you have one that needs to be repaired, Yoder’s Coleman and Variety is sure to have exactly what you need. David J. Yoder will repair your lamps, lanterns, and stoves or give you great advice on which Coleman item to purchase. He can also assist you and order nearly any type of camping equipment, from 150-quart coolers and camp stoves to something as small as spare mantles and batteries for your lanterns. Go there for battery lamps and shades, gifts items, house wares, toys for kids of all ages, and a variety of beautiful cabinet lamps. Yoder’s Coleman and Variety is located at 15890 Durkee Road in Huntsburg, 440-636-6224. They are open Mondays from noon to 5 p.m. and Tuesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

July Specials at Creekside Lawn Furniture July is the time for picnics and barbecues, and Creekside Lawn Furniture has everything you need to make it easy to have the whole gang over. They carry a refreshment stand that is perfect to set next to the grill to hold your tools, or you can use it as a serving table. The stand has a tub for ice to chill your drinks, a shelf that pulls out, a bottom shelf for even more storage, and a top shelf for seasonings and anything else you need to keep handy. If it gets dirty, just hose it down after the party is over. That’s how easy it is to take care of Cypress wood. If you need a picnic table, you will have your choice at Creekside. They carry octagon tables with attached benches, and 4 feet by 5 feet or 4 feet by 6 feet oblongs either with seats attached or with separate chairs or benches. They also have 3 feet by 5 feet and 4 feet by 6 feet oval tables with your choice of benches or English Garden chairs. The end benches have a slight curve in them and the side benches have backs. If you can’t find exactly what you want, Creekside will do custom orders, usually in 15 to 20 days. All furniture can be stained, or you can let it weather to a beautiful silver-gray. Visit them at 17245 Swine Creek Road in Middlefield or call 888-768-7534, and you’ll see that they are more than happy to help you.

July at River Valley Coleman and Variety There are a lot of July bargains and special events to be found at River Valley Coleman and Variety. They are hosting an anniversary sale that will get you 10 percent off all Coleman water jugs, lunch boxes and coolers. Every purchase gives you a chance to win a $25 gift certificate all month long. Visit River Valley Coleman and Variety at 9900 South Route 534 in Middlefield (44062) or call 440-693-4380 for Coleman products, gift items and house wares.

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Good posture is essential on all golf shots, from the drive to the smallest putt made on the green. Addressing the golf shot with a straight spine and a bend at the waist to insure the same rotation on all shots will allow for consistency for every swing. Using a limited knee bend can alleviate certain swing flaws in a golf swing. One of the things alleviated is getting too far ahead with the lower body before impact of the golf ball. Getting too far ahead with the lower body before impact will cause the club to drop to far inside which results in shots off to the right most times. Also, by keeping the knees slightly bent through impact will give consistent club impact depth. This helps gauge distances with every club and create a consistent bottoming of the golf stroke. The club will trap the ball left or hook the ball if the weight is left on the right foot during impact. The leg movement is then lagging behind the upper body rotation. This position caused by inconsistent weight shift results in an inconsistent bend of the knees during the swing. A good drill to help get a feel for a consistent shallow bent knee position is to drop your right foot back about a foot off the parallel line for golfers playing with right handed clubs. Then make a normal full swing. If the knee position changes the plane of the golf swing it will cause the impact position to change where it contacts the ball on the face of the club. Have fun. Talk to you soon.

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My editor wrote and said that the theme for this issue included humor, so here is my attempt to impart some knowledge while tickling your funny bone. I don’t think people actually have “funny bones” in their body though some have a great sense of humor. When a man says he wants a wife with a great sense of humor, he doesn’t want one that tells him jokes; he wants a wife that will laugh at his jokes. I believe the only reason my wife keeps me around is that I constantly make her laugh, sometime with me and often at me. My children often accused me of embarrassing them because I joked with some store clerk or the occupant of an elevator; however they were very young at the time and did not appreciate my answer; as a parent, it was my sworn duty to embarrass them as often as possible. Now they get it. The ability to make a total stranger laugh is a gift that not many people have, my sons and I have the gift and we use it as often as possible. All three of us have advanced our careers because we interjected humor into a situation at the precise time, breaking the ice or tension. Important: the wrong humor that isn’t funny, can get you fired especially if it is off color, sexist or racial. Timing and knowing your audience is critical. I have seen many try to be funny, when the truth is they are crude and offensive creating an awkward situation for all. Here are a few statistics: people with a great sense of humor are generally healthier than those without one. They are quicker to recover from an illness and are more likely to move up the corporate ladder than their humorless peers. Humorous individuals are happier, well-adjusted, prosperous, well liked and make friends easily. I would like to think that I just described myself, however there are those that would strongly disagree, reason being: I can be controlling, strongly opinionated, stubborn as a mule, and a jerk at times, just ask my wife who is reading this over my shoulder agreeing strongly. The truth is, I would much rather win people over with humor and wit than with intimidation. No man is an island and interaction with people is inevitable, so offering up a bit of funny will get you farther than sour grapes. Life is tough. It is a lot tougher when you are dealing with a grouch.

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By Ellie Behman I grew up in the days when restaurants hired “car hops” to serve food on trays that were attached to the car windows. Customers drove up to the curb, blew their horns and a car hop would come out to take their order. It was a fun time of life and one I think back on fondly. I had a full time job as a secretary in an insurance company during the week but my weekends were lonely since I was recovering from a broken heart, so I decided to apply for a job as a car hop at Manner’s Big Boy Restaurant. I was thrilled when they hired me, but when I look back I realize that they must have been pretty desperate because car hopping was definitely not my strong suit. Speaking of “suits”, we had a dress code at Manner’s; white shirt and black pants. They also issued to each one of us girls a “larger than life” white Captains hat. At least it looked like something an admiral in the Navy would wear. It was heavy and cumbersome, sometimes difficult to keep perched on my head. In between customers, I cleaned strawberries for the luscious pies Manner’s was famous for. We had to scoop out the stem with the tip of a teaspoon and then slice them up. No problem, the more time I spent in the cooler cleaning strawberries, the less time I had to carry heavy trays. I soon learned that I should have just stayed in that cooler. One evening I was scheduled to work in the dining room instead of outside. I thought it would be a snap, but my life flashed before my eyes when scores of people streamed in one after the other and my tables filled quickly. I rushed around the small dining area like a nervous squirrel looking for a tree to hide in. I filled water glasses, took orders and prayed that I would bring the right plate to the right customer. This was definitely much tougher than car hopping. Did I say car hopping wasn’t as tough? Well, one evening before my last day there I was carrying a tray filled with two plates of food and drinks out to a car. I stumbled on my way and, in a split second, my tray crashed to the sidewalk, dinners and drinks flew everywhere. I quickly cleaned it up, tossed it all in the rubbish, but not before my boss assured me she was an “eye witness.” (I secretly felt it was that darned heavy Captains hat that threw me off.) My career as a car hop came to an abrupt halt. I can only be thankful that I wasn’t on roller skates when I carried that tray. Who knows how far I would have rolled before I ended up wrapped around a tree with cups dangling off the branches and dripping a soft drink onto my head. Hey, on second thought, maybe that huge hat would have come in handy after all.

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Vincent A. Claar, 65, of Burton, entered eternal rest June 19, 2012 at Burton Health Care Center. He was born July 15, 1946 to the late Walter and Ethel (Blankenship) Claar. Vincent married Barbara West on April 12, 1969. He served in Vietnam while in the U.S. Air Force. Vincent is a retired Quality Control inspector. He enjoyed building model airplanes and trains. Vincent will be missed by his loving wife; children, Vince (Michelle) Claar II of Painesville, Aaron Claar of Orwell, Dave Claar of Orwell; sister, Bonnie Hayes; four grandchildren and many friends. He is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Delmar “Gene” Claar. Online condolences to www.bestfunerals.com. Jelane M. McNish, 81, of Middlefield passed away June 18, 2012 at UH Geauga Medical Center in Claridon. She was born Jan. 17, 1931 in Sharon, Pa. to Ardis Alvin Canant and Helen Rickabaugh. Jelane was a first and second grade school teacher in Hubbard and retired from the Burton School System after 25 years. On Oct 12, 1973 she married Harold McNish. Jelane graduated from Hubbard High School in 1948 and received her bachelor degree from Kent State University in Education. Most of her life was spent in the Middlefield area where she enjoyed showing Belgian horses, playing pinochle, reading, gardening, cooking and baking. She was a member of the Geauga County and State of Ohio Retired Teachers Association, Ohio Belgian Breeders Association, Draft Horse Corporation of America, Eastern Star-Clover Chapter of Burton and volunteered with the American Cancer Society. Survivors include her husband Harold. Children, Dan (Emma Rose) Gieseler of Cleveland, Dennis (Lisa) McNish of Middlefield, Rick (fiancée Barb) McNish of Hambden, Jeff McNish of Huntsburg, Patti (Mark) Dolezal of West Farmington and Robin (Bob) Fisher of Burton; sisters, Judy (Mike) McCall of Palmetto, Fla. and Elizabeth (Jack) Pierce of Georgetown, Tenn.; 11 grandchildren and one great grandson. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Ardis Canant and one grandson, Griffin Gieseler. In lieu of flowers, contributions suggested to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences at russellfuneralservicesusa.com. Jane F. Patterson (nee Fleming), 80, of Garrettsville, entered eternal rest June 22, 2012 at UH Geauga Medical Center. She was born Jan. 10, 1932 to the late Robert L. and Lucille (Campbell) Fleming. She is reunited with her loving husband of many years, Melvin C. Patterson. Jane enjoyed sewing, knitting, and doing just about anything. She will be missed by her children, Lorraine (David) Sherman of Garrettsville, Patty (John) Mast of Garrettsville, David Halferty of Las Vegas, Nev.; grandchildren, Brian Pavelko, Connie Hodge and nine others from out of state. She is preceded in death by her husband, two brothers, and two sisters. Online condolences to www.bestfunerals.com. Geraldine E. Petrick (nee Jenkins), 68, of Newbury, entered eternal rest peacefully June 26, 2012 at home surrounded by family. She was born Oct. 13, 1943 to the late Harold and Dorothy (Spetch) Jenkins. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband of 49 years, Thomas J. Petrick; children, Paula (Dale “Hotlip”) Oliver of Newbury, Missy (Chuck) Spencer of Newbury, Lori Gardner of Wickliffe, Tommy (Pam) Petrick of Newbury, Tina Kirk of Newbury; grandchildren, Chuckie, Jason, Nathan, Dale, Derek, Joshua, Dain, Chad, Hailey, Taylor, Mackenzie and Austin; two sisters, six brothers and many friends. Geraldine is preceded in death by two brothers. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave., Cleveland, OH 44110-2602. Clyde “Tom” Ohl, 80, lifelong resident of Middlefield died June 19, 2012 at University Hospital Case Medical Center in Cleveland. He was born Sept. 18, 1931 in Middlefield, son of Clarence and Grace (Bennington) Ohl. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, who served 1954 to 1956. Clyde “Tom” married Johanne Kalsch. They were married 50 years before she died Feb. 3, 2007. He was a tavern owner; a former Geauga County Sheriff Deputy; and a retired truck driver from Burton Rubber Co. in 2000. His hobbies included golfing, stock car racing, fishing, and enjoyed being with his friends. He will be missed by his friends and family; two sons, Thomas (Sherry) Ohl of Middlefield and Timothy (Teresa) Ohl of Auburn; his daughter Kathye (David) Dietrich of Middlefield; grandchildren, Ryan (Kristen) Dietrich, Amanda (Dusty) Hall, Mandy (Justin) Hrabak, and Cassie Ohl; great grandchildren, Taylor, Brooke, Nicholas, and Emily; and his companion Marian Hickox. He is preceded in death by his wife Johanne; his parents; and his siblings, Agnes Bixler, Ruth Ohl, Richard Ohl, and his twin brother Cloise Ohl. Burial was at Middlefield Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Geauga Humane Society Rescue Village, 15463 Chillicothe Rd., Novelty, OH 44072. Online condolences at www.russellfuneralservicesusa.com Thomas W. Whitten, 80, a longtime resident of Middlefield, passed away at his home. He was born Nov. 14, 1931 in Caribou, Maine, son of Ernest and Elizabeth (Kinney) Whitten. He was in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and a member of Atwood Mauck American Legion Post 459 in Burton. Thomas retired in 1996 as an operating engineer. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, and he loved being with his friends and family. He was a wonderful and loving man. He will be missed by his friends and family; two loving daughters, Dawn (Brett) Campbell and Debbie Skzup; his sister, Dorothy Sines; three brothers, Joe, Jim, and Lou Whitten and his grandchildren, Kyle and Erin Campbell, Nathan, Cole, Rose, and Alex Waitinas, and Dalton Griffith. He is preceded in death by his wife Susann (Kalsch) Whitten of 13 years; his first wife Doris; his daughter, Ranae Whitten; his parents, Ernest and Elizabeth Whitten; and his brothers, Dale, Lawerence “Ive”, Jere, and Roger. Online condolences www.russellfuneralservicesusa.com.

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Journey to Israel

Focusing my eyes on the overhead there. monitor in our 777 jetliner, I stared at the We enjoyed the authentic experiences outline of the Dead Sea. It was hard to of Israel. One afternoon we walked through comprehend that the Bible maps I studied an ancient tunnel dug in the days of the Old since childhood were now displayed Testament King Hezekiah, approximately electronically in front of me. May 11, 2012, 2700 years ago. It measures 1750 feet long was a dream come true for me; I was on and took us 20 minutes to get through. It my way to Israel for the trip of a lifetime was dark, narrow and wet. We clutched our with my sister and five friends. Our friend belongings to keep them from falling into and personal guide based in Jerusalem had the water while only three of us had lights planned the 10 days for us, so I didn’t know to shine the way. what to expect. One of my favorites experiences was We arrived in Jerusalem on the Jewish our visit to Masada, a natural fortress rising Sabbath known 1400 feet above as “Shabbat.” Dead Sea level. After a lovely It is the ancient Friday evening ruins of the meal at an Arabic winter palace restaurant in of Herod the the Old City we Great. This site made our way is known for its to the Western tragic history Wall. Because it of the massive was the Sabbath, suicide act of the there was rebel Jews when more activity facing attack by than usual. the Romans. My Large groups fascination of of Orthodox the incredible Jewish men ingenuity of were hustling In Isreal (on the camel) Retha Slabaugh and Irma Hershberger these historic back from saying (standing, l-r) Kevin Byers, Pam Slabaugh, Carol Troyer, people was their prayers at Monica Byers, Roger Byers, and Ruth Byers. stirred. the wall. Some Our group were singing, some were visiting, some treasured the day we hiked from Jerusalem were laughing, while others helped the to Jerich, experienced the desert mountains, elderly. I watched while the typical sounds treacherous sheep paths, Bedouin camps, and smells of a market place were all around hot sun, prayers for safety and exertion on me. Only 60 minutes earlier the “Muslim call our bodies for four hours. It was easy to to prayer” had been sounded over the city. understand the plight of the poor man who The diversity of religions hit me like a brick was attacked by robbers and later helped wall. This was only one night in my life, but by a kind Samaritan. the norm in the lives of those around me. North of Jerusalem is Galilee. I This was the perfect introduction for our watched the lovely sunrise over the Sea of visit in Israel. Galilee and took a Sunday morning boat As a child of God my entire life has been ride. Seeing the sites of Jesus’ ministry was centered on the teachings and life of Jesus. very special. Forever etched in my mind are: I felt a deep sense of awe when I realized Capernaum, the Mount of Precipice, Mt. that my feet were standing on the same Hermon, Nazareth, Cana, the “Jesus” boat, Roman Road that Jesus likely walked, and eating supper in an olive grove and much I stood in the spot overlooking Jerusalem more. where Jesus prayed and wept. I drank in the I see my trip to Israel as the opportunity beauty of the Garden of Gethsemane where of a lifetime and a stepping stone in my Jesus labored in prayer, and experienced spiritual journey. I will forever be grateful to the peace and serenity of the Garden Tomb my heavenly Father for allowing me to see where His body may have been laid. Our where the One I’m patterning my life after group often exclaimed at the wonder of it lived. all and the great privilege we had of being

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Church Events July 22: Cruise on into the St. Edward Churchyard From 11a.m. to 6 p.m. Goodie Bags and dash plaques to first 100 Cars. $10 fee for car entries. Stay for 50/50 and gas card raffles, bingo, Chinese auction, car and horse racing and games of chance. Enjoy music and a BBQ chicken dinner. $10 adults, $5 kids. Ice cream, cold drinks, snacks, more. Call 440-548-3812 or visit SSEdwardLucy.com. St. Edward Church,16150 Center St. in Parkman (44080). July 27: God Shares a Meal Free meal 4 to 6:30 p.m. Donations accepted to cover food cost, but not required. First United Methodist Church, 14999 South State Ave. (Rt. 608), 440-632-0480. July 28: Free Movie Night 8:30 p.m. on the lawn next to the church, Movie “UP” a tale of adventure, friendship and love. Free popcorn. Bring a lawn chair. First United Methodist Church, 14999 South State Ave. (Route 608), 440-632-0480. July 30 to Aug. 2: Vacation Bible School Monday through Thursday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Children ages 4 to 12 free. Crafts, skits, refreshments teach about faith in God. Bring children 6 p.m. first evening for registration, or call 440-632-0480 to pre-register. First United Methodist Church, 14999 South State Ave, (44062).

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{ community interest } Chamber of Commerce Delivers For Burton The Burton Chamber of Commerce spearheads many local events, and activities in the Burton community. The most recognized is the Burton Sugar Camp in the park where people can purchase pure maple products and freshly made candy all year long. Cabin hours are 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. Throughout the year, the Chamber sponsors events and works hard to promote Burton activities. Saturday In the Country is the newest Chamber event. It will take place July 28, Aug. 25, and Sept. 29. Burton Uncorked, on Aug. 25, will showcase local wineries’ quality Ohio wines. The park is packed each Saturday with crafters, artisans, Amish bake sales and farm market items. There is free parking around the park. Century Village will host the Antique Power and Steam Show July 27 to 29. Steam powered engines show how work was done over 100 years ago. Summer ends with The Great Geauga County Fair, Aug. 30 through Sept. 3. This is one of the oldest county fairs in America and one of the largest in Ohio. The Burton Chamber of Commerce takes the lead in supporting Burton Village and the Burton area. Call 440-834-4204 or visit www. burtonchamberofcommerce.org.

Middlefield Chamber News The Middlefield Chamber would like to thank everyone who came out to The Taste of Middlefield, and many thanks to all the volunteers and donators who made this a very successful event. On Saturday, Aug. 4 the Chamber will once again sponsor the annual Trunk Sale to be held in the parking lot of Great Lakes Outdoor Sports from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. To reserve a vendor space, call the Middlefield Chamber 440-632-5705. The cost for one space is $20 or two spaces for $35. Admission is free for the shopping public. Goodwill will be there at the end of the Trunk Sale to collect items not sold. Middlefield Chamber will sponsor a golf outing at Grandview Golf Course in Middlefield on Aug. 24. Call the Middlefield Chamber of Commerce to register 440-632-5705.

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July 19: Growing Angel Trumpets, Brugmansia 7 to 9 p.m. Learn how to select and grow these spectacular, fragrant flowers and visit the award winning garden of Master Gardener Phyllis Mihalik. $35, light refreshments and a brugmansia to take home. Call 440-834-4656 to register and get directions. View Master Gardener classes at www.geauga.osu.edu.

July 20 and 21: Coin and Stamp Show Over 100 tables. U.S., ancient and foreign coins. Buying gold and silver scrap. Friday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. UAW Hall, 5615 Chevrolet Blvd., Parma (44130) I-480 at exit 12 or 13. July 21: Parkman Community Picnic Potluck from 5 to 8 p.m. at Overlook Park, Route 168 in Parkman. Sponsored by Parkman Chamber of Commerce. Aug. 4: Estate Auction Starting 9 a.m. Household collection, years of accumulation. Glassware, antiques, lots of items from 1800s and up. Estate auction for Joe Jay and Elizabeth Yoder. 16860 Kinsman Road, 440-632-1888. Lunch provided at South Hayes School.

Aug. 4: Johnson Rubber Annual Picnic Johnson Rubber Annual Picnic for former employees and retirees will be held noon to 5 p.m. at Mineral Lake Park, Sperry Road Pavilion in Middlefield. Bring dish to pass, own table service, beverage, lawn chairs. Punch and hot dogs provided. Maryan 330569-7057, Jeannie 440-749-0518. Aug. 11: Preserving Foods 9 a.m. to noon. Learn to preserve vegetables, herbs and fruits by freezing, drying and pickling. $15. Call 440-834-4656. Patterson Building on Burton Fairgrounds,14269 Claridon Troy Road. Mail check payable to OSU Extension, P.O. Box 387, Burton, OH 44021. View Master Gardener classes at www.geauga.osu.edu. Aug. 17 to 19: Troy Homecoming All are welcome to these free, familyfriendly events with live entertainment, competitions, Civil War reenactments, carnival rides, tractor pulls, bake sales, contra dancing, live music and fire department demonstrations. Visit www.facebook.com/ TroyHomecoming. Contact Jerry Matzek at 440-834-4774 or geraldmatzek@yahoo.com.

Passport to Fishing There’s nothing quite like feeling something on the other end of that line – and this month at Swine Creek Reservation, ages 8 - 12 are invited to take that feeling for a test drive at the Kids’ Passport to Fishing Clinic on Saturday, July 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Swine Creek Reservation, Lodge, 16004 Hayes Road, Middlefield. Passport to Fishing helps young anglers “catch the fishing bug” by participating in four hands-on stations designed to give them skills, techniques and information with a strong conservation message. To bring it to Geauga Park District, park volunteer Gene Zrinyi completed the instructor training program offered by the Ohio Division of Wildlife. The following stations will be conducted by other volunteers using ODNR lesson plans: Fishing Knots & Rigging; Local Information (Regulations, Fish ID, Places to Fish); Fish Habitat & Handling and Casting. Register your child today for this free program, which is wheelchair/stroller accessible, at www.geaugaparkdistrict.org or call 440-286-9516. Materials and a free lunch will be provided for registered youngsters; parents planning to stay will need to bring their own lunches, but no siblings, please. Also please note that for safety reasons, participants will need to bring sunglasses (or regular glasses) and a hat if they plan to fish. More information will be mailed upon registration.

Summer at Observatory Park Longing to look through that giant Oberle telescope on a clear night this summer or to catch another planetarium show inside the Robert McCullough Science Center? In addition to programming listed under “Find a Program” on www.geaugaparkdistrict. org, Observatory Park will also be staffed with a naturalist during the following times this summer. For night sky viewing attend every Tuesday through Saturday (July and August) – 7 to 11 p.m. Enjoy self-guided night sky viewing, as weather permits, with a naturalist on hand to interpret what you’re seeing. Observatory Park is located at 10610 Clay St. in Montville Township and is open to the public from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily. Registration is not required for any of these special naturalist-hosted visiting times, which are suitable for those school-aged and older and fully wheelchair/stroller accessible. Call 440-286-9516 with questions.

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{ community interest } Military Honor Funeral Services The American Legion Post 459 of Burton-Middlefield has, since the year 2000, had the privilege to perform a full military funeral service to honor any serviceman or woman at their passing. The Honor Guard, led by Sergeant-at-Arms Newell Beaumier, is available anytime with a few days notice. Most local funeral directors can arrange this service, but information and details can be given by calling Bo at 440-834-8764. Please leave a message if there is no answer. This is a free service to all honorably served military servicepersons and their families.

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Xtra Crispy, 3 p.m. Regan and Matt, followed by Steve Vanderink from 4 to 5 p.m. At the close of the festival, “Music in the Mini Park”, a monthly performance featuring different bands will take place from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Mini Park located at the Corner of West Prospect and Route 44. July’s performance features the David Haydu Band. There is no charge to attend. All art is handmade and includes paintings, woodwork, jewelry, soaps, candles, photography, clothing, jams and jellies, stoneware, ceramics, pottery, stained glass, blown/fused glass, sculptures, metalwork, and so much more. Artisans are both local and from as far away as Pittsburgh. Great food, hotdogs, burgers, sausages, fresh cut fries, funnel cakes, Ohio maple ice cream cones, lemonade and more will be available throughout the festival. Visit the Mantua Grain building midway and try your luck at the huge Chinese auction. Tickets are two for $1 or 50 for $20. Items range from gift certificates donated by local businesses to over 75 pieces of art, all donated by the artisans participating in “Art on the Hill”. There will also be a 50/50 raffle. Art on the Hill 2012 is hosted by the DMRC (Downtown Mantua Revitalization Corporation) and sponsored by Rapid Electric, the Mantua-Shalersville Area Chamber of Commerce, Rick Frato-Financial Advisor-Edward Jones, Stamm Contracting and The Community Journal.

The Ohio Department of Agriculture will sponsor a collection for farmers wishing to dispose of unwanted pesticides on Aug. 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at The Great Geauga County Fairgrounds, 14373 N. Cheshire St., Burton, 44021. The pesticide collection and disposal service is free of charge but only farm chemicals will be accepted. Paint, antifreeze, solvents, and household or non-farm pesticides will not be accepted. Pesticide collections are sponsored by the department in conjunction with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. To pre-register, or for information, contact the Ohio Department of Agriculture at 614-728-6987.

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Thursday, July 26th 5:00 p.m.

Opening Ceremony - Girl Scout Troop #178 at Veteran’s Monument Pork Sandwiches - Concession Stand

5:00 p.m.

Close - BINGO

6:00 p.m.

Jungle Terry - Gazebo

7:00 p.m.

Watermelon Eating Contest - Tent

7:30 p.m.

“Mr. Lucky” - Live Music

10:00 p.m.

Festival Activities Close

Friday, July 27th 5:00 p.m.

Opening Ceremony - Cub Scout Troop #275 at Veteran’s Monument Pork Sandwiches - Concession Stand

5:00 p.m. 5:30 p.m.

Close - BINGO Cookie Registration - Festival Booth (back) Kiddie Tractor Registration - Tractor Trailer

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Miniature Horse Pull - Basketball Court Watermelon Eating Contest - Tent

7:00 p.m.

Kiddie Tractor Pull - College Street

7:30 p.m.

“4 Lane Highway” - Live Music

11:00 p.m.

Festival Activities Close

Saturday, July 28th 7:00-11:00 a.m. Senior Center Breakfast - Senior Hall 7:00 a.m.

Horseshoe Pitching Contest Fire Department (back)

7:30 a.m.

5K Run and Registration Begins

9:00 a.m.

Opening Ceremony - VFW Post #7200 - Veteran’s Monument

10:00 a.m.

Pork Sandwiches - Concession Stand Small Engine Tractor Pull - Park Playground Kids and Adult Games - Park

10:30 a.m.

Cake Registration - Festival Booth (back)

11:00 a.m.

Chalk on the Walk Registration Festival Booth (back)

11:00-7:00 p.m. Clown - Park / Parade Noon

Car Show Registration - Village Hall Cake Judging - Festival Booth (back)

Noon-10:00 p.m. MA and PA BUGGY RIDES 1:00 p.m.

Horse Pull - Baseball Diamond Watermelon Eating Contest - Tent

2:00 p.m.

Car Show - Village Hall Chalk on the Walk - Village Hall Sidewalk Man Pulls

2:00- 5:00 p.m.

Simple Ed DJ and Karaoke - Gazebo

3:00-5:00 p.m.

Cream Chicken Dinner - Fire Department

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5:00 p.m.

Jungle Terry - Gazebo

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Choice Childcare and Preschool Enrolling Now We offer full day child care for ages 6 weeks to 12 years. Our center has large, clean, spacious classrooms with a variety of developmental appropriate materials. Your child will engage in fun learning activities such as science discovery, music, socialization, reading and math readiness, computers and large muscle development. We stress small group sizes and excellent teacher to child ratios to ensure quality of care and facilitate the learning process. We are open Monday - Friday 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. There is financial assistance available for families who qualify. Located in Orwell, call 440-437-7770 for more information.

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Briar Hill Healthcare in Middlefield Village has the following positions available:

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Holly Hill is currently seeking full and part-time STNAs for 2nd and 3rd shifts. Must be state tested. Great benefits package available for the qualified candidates. Located in Newbury, we’re a family owned and managed team currently seeking dedicated, caring health care professionals. To schedule your interview, call our D.O.N. (440) 338-8220 10190 Fairmount Rd. Newbury

PART TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE

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13065 Mayfield Rd. Chardon • 440-285-2509 • 800-538-2276

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BRICK RANCH Located on a no outlet Middlefield Village street is this 3 bedroom/ 1.5bath home with a full basement & attached garage $149,000 BEAT THE HEAT WITH AIR CONDITIONING:: Huntsburg – 3bdrm built in 1995 n Middlefield – 3bdrm/2 bath 2sty w/basement to be built $189,500 w/det gar on 2.4 acres $147,500 n Mesopotamia–4bdrm / 2bath split n Concord – 5bdrm/3.5bath 2916sqft home w/gar on .74acres $195,000 level w/gar on .82acres $160,000 n Middlefield – 3bdrm/2bath w/gar n Novelty–7bdrm/5.5baths+ multiple kitchens & garages $215,000 to be built-Glen Valley $169,900 n Middlefield–4bdrm / 2.5 bath 2016 n Burton – 3 bdrm;/2.5 bath w/ gar & basement + pond on 5+ acres sqft + basment & gar $178,000 n Huntsburg – 4bdrm/2.5bath 1975 n Bainbridge – 5 bdrm/ 3.5 baths/ 3car att gar + decks on 2.07 acres sqft home on 8+ acres $183,000 n Southington – 4bdrm home w/walkout basement & barn 32+ acres MULTI-FAMILY HOMES: n Farmington Duplex– 2bdrm units n Huntsburg – Small 1bdrm home (1up & 1down) w/separate utilities + 2nd building w/ bath & kitchen $49,900 $120,000 n Orwell– Fourplex-2 bdrm units (2 up & 2 down)w/separate utilities $155,000 2 STORY CONDO: Newbury, 3bdrm /1.5 bath w/ gar, cov patio & balcony $103,000 NEEDS YOUR TLC: Middlefield, 1.5 story home w/ walkout basement & gar $115,000 FARM FIELD VIEWS: 3bdrm Ranch w/ gar & basement on 1.38 acres for $138,000

SIRACKI REALTY, LTD. Like brand new, its been parked for last 5 summers. Disc brakes, 6 speed. Strap on your helmet, jump on it and its ready to go. This machine is NOT meant for 1st time, young riders. $2500 cash only. No trades. Serious interests, contact Terry 440-487-4355

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WANTED HVAC SERVICE TECHNICIAN Minimum 3 yrs. experience Top Wages - No Layoffs Benefit Package

Auburn HeAting • 440.543.1777 NEW LISTING… Middlefield Twp. $365,000

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Dependable driver looking for a saw mill crew. Full size van. Also have 15 passenger van for trips. 440-294-2582 or 440-206-6031

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From $239 and up per ton delivered. Harmony Coal now available for a limited time, $253 a ton. Bosler Bros. Supply, 16011 Madison Rd. (Rt. 528), Middlefield, 440-632-0088. Open Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 8-noon.

Affordable Carports, Building & Pavillions

Driver Available

A COUPLE MILES OFF Rt 422: 3bdrm w/att gar & basement on 2+ acres $147,900 AVAILABLE LAND: Middlefield, Parkman & W Farmington 2.04 to 20.05 acres OFFICE/RETAIL & WAREHOUSE FOR LEASE: Middlefield, Burton & Orwell

CALL TODAY!

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Fabulous custom built 4 Br, 4 bath Georgian Colonial on 5+ acres. Formal living room w/ fireplace, formal dining room, eat-in kitchen that opens into the beamed-ceiling family rm w/fireplace & wall of built-ins. Finished LL has wet bar, recreation room & billiards room. Generous room sizes, indoor lap pool, sauna, hot tub, full bath w/steam shower, & mini kitchen. Attached 2 car plus Detached 4-car garage with wood-burning stove & 2nd floor.

NEW LISTING… Burton Twp. $280,000

If you include the finished Rec. rm & playroom in the bsmt of this spacious Ranch you have over 4000 sq.ft. of living space. Beautifully updated & immaculate. Upstairs has 4 Brs’ including master suite, 2 full baths, gorgeous Natural Cherry kit, LR w/wood burning fp. Family rm w/hearth stove.1st fl laundry, hdw floors, replacement windows & more. 30x40 pole barn, 2 car att. gar on 1.50 acres on secondary road in Burton Twp.

RENOVATED BEAUTY… Huntsburg Twp. $169,900

This stunning home offers 3 bdrms and 2 full baths has been beautifully remodeled by a licensed contractor/builder. Gorgeous wood and tile floors, large rooms, beautiful kit cabinets and counters, open staircase to upstairs, unique doors and trim. Oversized 2 car garage and 3.18 acres.

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Memorial Garden Opening

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Geauga Humane Society’s Rescue Village wants to give animal lovers a beautiful spot to celebrate and honor the memory of beloved pets. In the tradition of laying stones and inspired by Best Friends Animal Society’s “Angel’s Rest,” Rescue Village is establishing a Memory Stone Garden for our community. The Memory Stone Garden will be marked by a simple yet powerful sculpture and large rocks that will become the platforms on which the memory stones are placed. Over time, hundreds of unique stones will be placed to symbolize the extraordinary bond between people and their pets. On July 29, the garden will officially open with an early evening gathering from 7 to 9 p.m. at Rescue Village where the first stones will be placed. There will be soft music, poetry and the lighting of sky lanterns. Plan to attend this special evening and be among the first to place a small stone of your choosing to honor your pet. Geauga Humane Society’s Rescue Village 15463 Chillicothe Road in Novelty (44072).

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“Epitome of Cuteness”

Dog Training Classes (Obedience/Agility) w w w. t a l l p i n e s k 9 . c o m tallpinesk9@hotmail.com

Classes in all levels Of ObedienCe and aGility

Meet Sooty, an adorable, 9-week-old, charcoalgray kitten. This little guy was rescued after having been abandoned outdoors. He is all kitten and so playful. It is too cute listening to the pitter-patter of his little paws running around and under my bed at home, while playing hide and seek, with my other cats. Sooty is neutered, wormed, and has tested negative for leukemia/FIV. To meet Sooty, please contact Kathy Deptola, Animal Rescue, 440-474-9721 or deptola.kathy@gmail.com.

all classes will be held at tall Pines dog training. limited class size, pre-registration is required.

“Little Orphan Andy” This adorable baby kitten was rescued after being found outdoors all by himself. We got him into a foster home, and he was bottle-fed and is now eating on his own. Andy is about 10-weeks old and is all kitten. He is being treated and recovering from an eye ulcer. Once fully recovered he will be neutered and vaccinated. Little Andy is a beautiful orange and white kitten. Who could resist that adorable face? To meet Andy, please contact Kathy Deptola, Animal Rescue, 440-474-9721 or deptola.kathy@gmail.com.

Geauga County Dog Warden Needs Help The Geauga County Dog Warden is in need of dog food (canned and dry – not from China). Please help, please donate. Geauga County Dog Warden, 12513 Merritt Road, Chardon, OH 44024, 440-286-8135.

Gail Jaite, Owner 440-632-1099 13769 Old state Rd.(Rt.608) Middlefield 44062

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Ken’s Auto Body, Inc.

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