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Volume 10 ~ Issue 2
Aug. 5, 2015
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Neighborly News from Middlefield, Parkman, Huntsburg and Surrounding Communities
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Cardinal’s First Grand Reunion
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Cardinal Schools Pages 4 - 5 Attendees of the Cardinal ‘s First Grand Reunion at the Middlefield Fire Hall on July 25. These folk are alumni from Huntsburg, Parkman and Middlefield Schools and their mission is to promote pride in the Cardinal Schools.
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and students, sharing and celebrating successes among alumni and students, to give back to the school through donation and scholarships, to collect and share information between alumni and the school district, and to serve as a resource for grand and class reunions. Cardinal schools has a surprisingly long history. The school in Huntsburg was built in 1895 for a paltry $4,500, followed by Middlefield School breaking ground in 1920. Parkman’s many one-room schoolhouses,
dispersed across the township, which later consolidated. Following a territory transfer, the three districts consolidated in 1956. Due to declines in attendance and funding, the districts pooled their resources to eventually become the complex that now resides in Middlefield and includes Jordak elementary, an intermediate school, a middle school constructed in 2001, and
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Cardinal Schools in Middlefield organized their first Grand Reunion on July 25 at the Middlefield Fire Hall, celebrating pride in graduates and students. The reunion drew attendees from Huntsburg, Parkman, and Middlefield schools. The Alumni Association was established in July 2014, and planning was soon underway to help graduates and interested parties work together for the enrichment of educational opportunities at Cardinal Schools. Their goals include cultivating pride in alumni
The Middlefield Fire Department recently hosted a confined space entry training scenario, preparing for rescue operations before they are needed. The training was attended by Middlefield, Burton, Rome, Orwell and Wayne Fire Departments. Training scenarios help preserve lives in emergencies by saving precious time when preparedness and efficiency are most crucial, and Fire Departments organize regional training, working together to maximize the cost effectiveness and training quality for all involved. The simulated accident consisted of a cavein, a situation that might arise on construction Continued on Page 2 (right) Five fire departments trained together in Middlefield, simulating an accident consisting of a cave-in, a situation that might arise on construction sites where excavation is performed and workers might be caught in hard to reach or small spaces.
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his has been a busy summer with many events and projects. It is hard to believe school will soon be resuming and the days are getting shorter. A little more than three years ago we adopted slogans to represent our ideals for this Village. “Middlefield Means Business” and “Where Families Grow Strong.” We have supported those slogans with action and it is thrilling to see our business base expand, our schools moving forward and events that build a sense of community. I’ve been in office almost four years and the support of the residents, our business community, your elected officials and Village employees has been extremely rewarding. I appreciate all who believe in our community and contribute to its continuous improvement. It is a pleasure to work with individuals that share a common goal of keeping this area vital and moving forward. We are realizing some traction with our desire to create buggy lanes on Routes 608 and 87. We’ve assembled a team that includes county, state and local officials (Township and Village). This will be a tremendous improvement in the areas of safety and logistics. I look forward to working with all involved to make this a reality.
Glen Valley drive is nearing completion. I know it was a nuisance for those residents while the project was in progress, but I appreciate everyone’s patience and the result will be worth the inconvenience. I am pleased we were able to do both phases and get this project behind us. Our Village administration did an excellent job of putting the project together to minimize the inconvenience and the contractor did an excellent job of working efficiently and completing in a minimum amount of time. We are working on plans to redo the mini park in the center of town. Plans should be submitted within the next 30 days. It is our intent to make this a more useful and active area for residents. Our economic director Leslie GambosiMcCoy was successful in securing a grant to make this project feasible. We have many irons in the fire and the tools in place to make these potential prospects a reality. We look forward to working with those individuals that desire to invest in our community. The Station Square plaza (old Ace Hardware) is now fully occupied. The signage identifying this facility is outstanding and yields another improvement in a once vacant building. I encourage you to shop in Middlefield, be informed, be involved and visit www.middlefieldohio.com using our newly redesigned responsive website.
MFD Training Scenario Continued from page 1 sites where excavation is performed and work is being done in hard to reach or small spaces. Excavation risks are present when installing sewer lines, performing maintenance, or working in other structurally risky locations. The fire department simulated these conditions by laying metal pipe and debris between the team and the simulated victim. The team was required to identify the debris, stratigize how to remove or bypass it, and use hydraulic extrication equipment to provide an escape route by cutting through the blockage. Their learning experience, while hopefully never needed, will prove valuable and reassuring for anyone in need of emergency response!
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village of middlefield Amish Buggy Classic Winners On July 25, the Middlefield Recreation Department held its 15th Annual Amish Buggy Classic 5K. The Amish Buggy Classic is an unique 5K race because an Amish Buggy starts the race and the runners follow the buggy for a quarter mile. This year Dr. Adam Cramer and his staff with MyoFit volunteered their time offering the runners: pre run stretches and post run massages. There were about 50 runners in this year’s Amish Buggy Classic. The top runner in the men’s division was BJ Schwartz who ran the 5K in 18:24 and the top runner in the women’s division was Anna Futty who ran the 5K in 24:05. Next year’s Amish Buggy Classic will be held on Saturday, June 18 at the Sperry Lane Pavilion in Mineral Lake Park.
And they are off ... the Amish buggy was the leader for the 15th Annual Amish Buggy Classic 5K race. This event was sponsored by the Middlefield Recreation Department on July 25, 2015.
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The Open Kitchen Restaurant was a main fixture of downtown Middlefield for more than 50 years. It was located right next door to Middlefield Tavern. It was built by Bert Caldwell who had purchased a small service station located on the northeast corner of the intersection in 1934. He and Mrs. Caldwell operated a confectionery store and gas station here for many years. Mr. Caldwell wanted to expand his business and decided that he could build a new building himself on the vacant lot directly to the east. Upon retirement , he leased his new store building to Grover McGurer and Elizabeth Smallwood.
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They had operated a restaurant on the opposite side of the street and moved it in to this new location. They installed modern restaurant and soda fountain equipment and made the Open Kitchen in to a high class restaurant. Upon the death of Mr. McGurer, Mrs. Smallwood continued to operate the restaurant assisted by Mrs. Lola Shipman. Through the years the Open Kitchen had many names including Cardinal Restaurant, Brotwassers, and Country Corners just to name of few. It’s really too bad that great lunch counters like these are a thing of the past.
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Families looking for safe and affordable place for your kids to learn and grow, look no further! There is a new childcare and learning center in town. After three years of planning and construction, All Around Children has opened its newest center in a freshly renovated, state-of-the-art facility in the Parkman/Middlefield area. Offering much more than just day care, All Around Children stands out among its competitors in the area. They offer infant, toddler, preschool, pre-kindergarten, and schoolage programs that follow Creative Curriculum, a state-endorsed, premier learning system. Nutritional breakfasts and lunches, healthy snacks and Similac Advance formula are all included in their low tuition rates. They boast two playgrounds; a large atrium-style indoor play area for cold and rainy days, as well as an outdoor playground, complete with climbing equipment, blacktop surface, and a grassy field. During the summer months, All Around Children is known for its “jam-packed with fun” summer camp program. They offer soccer, yoga, music, computer, dance, gymnastics, and field trips to keep kids active and engaged. They currently care for children ages six weeks to twelve years and are open from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. with extended hours by request. All Around Children works with families who require county assistance and some with special needs. This facility gives families and children an opportunity to grow and learn together and will provide a much-needed service for families in the Parkman/Middlefield area.
Cardinal’s First Grand Reunion Continued from page 1 Cardinal High School. The reunion celebrated alumni extending as far back as the class of 1941! Class representatives included: Helen (Billie) Clarke Sudyk, 1941 Calvin Stanton, 1943 Francis Shewndeman, 1945 Harold and Gertrude Hall, 1947 Richard and Helen Harrington, 1947 Gilberta Town, 1947 Virgina L Davis, 1950 Marten Merryfield, 1950 Anne Reed, 1953 Jane Eaton, 1954 Laurie Hauser, 1958 Mary Jones Hnath, 1958 James O Thomas, 1959 Rebecca Schlabach Byler, 1961 Edward Jones, 1962 Richard Polomsky, 1962 Jill and Donald Soltis, 1962 Linda Jacobs, 1963 Raymond Barnum, 1964 Sandra Marks Barcoman, 1964 Arlo W Jemison, 1964 Katie Kraus Thomas, 1966 Janice (Milanich) Cannelago, 1968 Ryan Naylor, 1968 Roxanne Town Miller, 1968 Linda Schwedemen Smallwood, 1969
William Fisher, 1969 Don Kiviniemi, 1969 Sandie Snyder Parnaby, 1969 Rebecca Miller Warner, 1970 Ken Klima, 1970 Helen Neill, 1971 Robin Rose Pilarczyk, 1971 Terry Reiter Fisher, 1971 Felicia Plummer Davis, 1974 Ellen Eaton Mingus, 1976 Tom Mann, 1976 Homer Zion, 1976 Debbie Butcher Zion, 1977 Cathy Hewins Wiley, 1980 Carolann Deakins, 1982 Debra Huebner Boyd, 1982 Merry Lou Knuckles, 1982 Milenka Soltis, 1984 Abby Zion Fishel, 1984 Corrie Miller, 1995 Kristina Melomed, 1995 Kurtis Fisher, 1997
The Alumni Association thanked all who participated for a successful and fun event. The second grand reunion will be held in July 2016, and a Scholarship Golf Outing will be held in June 2016. For information, email MerryLouknuckles@cardinalschools.org.
Cardinal Employee Makes Mission Trip to Lithuania Cardinal Local Schools assistant maintenance s u p e r v i s o r, L a r r y Koon, recently returned from a 10day mission trip to Ignalina, Lithuania. Koon, a member of the First Assembly of God church in North Bloomfield, was part of a team constructing new cabins at a campsite for youth. Koon assisted with plumbing installation. This is the third time
Koon has made the trip to Lithuania. “It’s a humbling experience; this is an extremely rural part of Lithuania,” says Koon. “It is a lot of hard work, and there are a lot of long days, but we accomplished what we set out to do, and to be able to provide the children who attend camp here with something like plumbing, that Cardinal Schools Assistant Maintenance we take for granted Supervisor Larry Koon helps install plumbing in the U.S., it is at a campsite in Ignalina, Lithuania on a extremely rewarding.” recent mission trip.
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The CHS girls varsity basketball team celebrates a victory in their North Shore Summer League game.
Cardinal Girls Basketball Team Competes in Summer League
The Cardinal High School girls varsity basketball team is staying on top of their game this summer participating in camps, open gyms, conditioning and competing in the North Shore Summer League. The League is composed of Division II and III teams from Geauga and Ashtabula counties including Berkshire, Grand Valley, Conneaut, Jefferson, and Edgewood. Games are on Monday and Wednesday evenings throughout July at Grand Valley High School.
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Cardinal maintenance employees Larry Koon and Randy Bolton install a new television monitor at CHS. The monitor will display announcements and upcoming events for students at school.
School Starts Soon - Watch for Children Drivers can take action to help ensure the safety of children walking or riding bicycles to school. 1. Drive Friendly–setting an alarm can ensure plenty of time to get to work, eliminating the anxiety and frustration of arriving late. 2. Look Right Before Turning Right–in addition to looking left for oncoming cars at intersections, drivers need to check for pedestrians crossing on the right. 3. No Phone in the Zone–remember that cell phone use is prohibited in most school zones. Wait to text, read texts or talk until it is safe. 4. Treat Bicycles as Vehicles–bikes on the street should be treated as vehicles by other drivers. Don’t crowd the bike, or pass and turn in front of the rider. 5. Respect Crossing Guards–they have legal authority to direct traffic. Respect them as they help children cross safely. 6. Watch for Bus Flashing Lights–they warn drivers to stop. Passing the bus either direction can endanger children and is a serious traffic violation. 7. Read School Zone Times–times are based on the start and end of the school day and are not uniform throughout the area, so please read the signs. 8. Respect Drop Off Areas–they are established by the school to ensure students don’t have to walk between buses or cross traffic lanes. 9. Plan for Severe Weather–weather problems can include extreme heat, ice and thunderstorms. Develop a family plan for severe weather day. 10. WATCH FOR CHILDREN! This timely reminder was submitted by Great Day Child Care Learning Center, 14810 Madison Road, Middlefield, Oh 44062. For information about Great Day, call 440-621-1832, or check out their website at www.greatdaychildcare.com.
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(l-r) Chris Steigerwald presented the Chip Henry Civic Award to Claire Zurbuch.
The Chip Henry Civic Award By Nancy Huth Friends of CASA for Kids and the Chip Henry family established the Chip Henry Civic Award in 2013, to be presented each year to one deserving high school student and one adult. Friends of CASA is the nonprofit fund raising arm for CASA for KIDS of Geauga County, the Juvenile Court program started by Judge Henry in 1997. A CASA is a Court Appointed Special Advocate who speaks for the best interest of an abused or neglected child involved in the court. The award honors two people with the values Chip Henry was known for, which are character-building relationships and selfless service to others. A Juvenile Court Judge for more than 19 years, Chip Henry, an active outdoors man, was hit by a car and killed while bicycling in May, 2011 . The annual civic award has been established to honor the role Chip Henry played in the development of responsible youth in Geauga County. An effective role model as public servant, husband, father, and friend, Chip Henry was a man of character and integrity who positively influenced others by taking an active role in their lives. A highly-respected Judge, Chip Henry was a Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, a big brother in the Big Brother/ Big Sister program, volunteered with Geauga Home Delivered Meals, coached youth and served those in need wherever he could help, whether it was a senior citizen needing windows washed, or a
troubled teen searching for advice. Chip Henry Civic Award winners are selected by two Board members from Friends of CASA along with Chip’s wife, Linda, son, Adam and daughter, Kim. Friends of CASA supports children by raising funds for otherwise unaffordable opportunities such as summer camps, tutors, music lessons and sports activities. The winners this year are: Kenston High School junior, Morgan Sanshuck and Huntsburg resident, Claire Zurbuch. “I have been an unpaid adviser at the schools and have taught science at the sixth-grade camps for both Cardinal and Berkshire,” Claire said. “I volunteer by coordinating the Kiwanis booth at the Geauga Fair, organizing the Berkshire and Cardinal Scholarships, organizing the Outstanding Third-Graders Awards from Burton Elementary and Cardinal Intermediate Schools, and am involved in the Samaritans Society from St. Edward’s and St. Lucy’s Churches. My reason for volunteering comes mainly from the ideals instilled by my parents and my late friend Dick Moss. He was Cardinal School Board president for more than 40 years and a very dear friend.” CASA for KIDS of Geauga County is located at 470 Center Street, Building 6-C in Chardon. 440-2791699 or CASA@co.geauga.oh.us. Visit www.geaugacasa.org.
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Is My Backpack Hurting My Back? By Dr. Adam M. Cramer, PT, DPT
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“ Every 10 pounds I lost, I gained back another part of my life.” A N NA , BA R I AT R IC PAT I E N T & N U RSE COOR DI NATOR
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t is that time of the year again and millions of schoolaged children and adults are headed back to school. Overloaded backpacks and heavy textbooks go right along with them. Children and adults carrying backpacks may seem harmless but when they’re overloaded and carried consistently throughout the day, week and year, then this has the potential to increase the risk for injury involving their neck and low back. This can result in disability and inability to participate in home, school and recreational activities over time and could lead to longterm disabilities later in life. An overloaded backpack can result in abnormal posture. These excessive forces placed on the spine and the surrounding muscular structures which exceed their normal strength capacity could result in injury and disability. A backpack should not weigh more than 15 percent of a person’s total body weight. For example, a child weighing 90 pounds should not be carrying a backpack that weighs more than 13.5 pounds. A person weighing 150 pounds should not carry a pack weighing more than 22.5 pounds and no one should carry a backpack that weighs more than 25 pounds1. Symptoms of an overloaded backpack do not only occur in the spine but also in the face, hands, arms, shoulders, hips, knees and feet. A backpack that weighs too much and is placed on the body can alter normal gait (walking pattern). When the body changes its posture and it tries to overcome this new change of weight, it forces the body into abnormal positions for extended periods of time, resulting in a high risk for injury to the entire body2. Parents and children can avoid problems associated with an overloaded backpack by recognizing these warning signs that a backpack could be too heavy: change in posture when wearing the backpack; struggling when putting on or taking off the backpack; pain when wearing the backpack; tingling or numbness in arms and legs when wearing or soon after taking off a backpack; or red marks on the shoulders. What to do if a backpack is too heavy?
Lighten the load, backpack should only be 15 percent of the individuals total body weight1; make sure it is worn and positioned properly: both straps should be worn with the backpack resting on the mid back not on the low back. What type of backpack should I get? One that has padded straps and is ergonomically designed to conform to the upper and mid back of the individual. It should be lightweight when empty with multiple pockets and compartments to evenly disperse the weight of its contents. What if my child or myself has pain when carrying a backpack? Seek the attention of a licensed doctor of physical therapy for an evaluation of your posture and positioning so it can be corrected naturally and quickly; instead of using a backpack, use a school bag that has rollers and a handle so it can be pulled. Leave out any items you do not absolutely need for that day, such as laptops or other electronic devices, extra books or note pads. Bring home only important items needed for that night’s homework. Backpacks that are not worn correctly and weigh too much are not healthy for anyone and this is especially true for children who are still growing and developing. To see if you or your child are at risk for injury or if you have sustained an injury from postural changes due to a overloaded backpack, please contact the licensed Doctors of Physical Therapy at MyoFit Clinic who are experts on this topic and can get you moving forward and back to school fast. The clinic is located at 14950 S. Springdale Ave. in Middlefield in front of Walmart. Call 440-632-1007. Dr. Adam M. Cramer, PT, DPT is a licensed physical therapist and the owner of MyoFit Clinic in Middlefield, Ohio. Sources: 1. Avantika R, Shalini A. Back Problems Due To Heavy Backpacks in School Children. Journal Of Humanities And Social Science. Volume 10. June, 2013. 1-5. 2. Cottalorda, J., Abderrehmane, Diop, Mountaga, Gautheron,V., Ebermeyer, E., Belli, A., Influence of school bag carrying on gait kinetics. Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics Volume 12, Number 6/ November, 2003. 357364.
At University Hospitals, many of our nurse coordinators are also former bariatric surgery patients, so they truly understand the questions and emotions you might be facing when considering this major lifestyle change. In addition, we offer a full spectrum of minimally-invasive weight loss operations to help you heal faster and more comfortably. Working together, our goal is to help you feel supported, safe and respected at every step along the way.
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Using Sunscreen Wisely By Christina Grand Porter
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f you’re going to take the time and expense to use sunscreen, which everyone should, be sure to get all you can out of it by being smart about how you use it. You may feel you did your duty applying sunscreen once, but it’s not a magic cloak of immunity. Reapplying it about every 80 minutes, even if it’s water resistant, is just as important as putting it on in the first place. A common mistake is to wait until you’re outside to apply sunscreen. People arrive at the beach or pool and then start slathering sunscreen on themselves and each other. But if you apply it 30 minutes prior to exposure, your skin has time to absorb it and the sunscreen will be working by the time you’re in full sun, so you won’t get UV exposure while strolling to your destination and getting yourself settled. Another common error is not using enough. The rule is to use a shot glass worth of sunscreen, but if you are opting for continuous spray formulas, it can be hard to tell if you’re getting enough coverage. To use sprays correctly, hold the can six inches from skin and spray nonstop, so you can see the moisture covering the entire area. Then, even if the bottle says you don’t have to – rub it in – so you don’t miss spots. Repeat the spray a second time. As for what not to do, don’t choose an SPF that’s too low. Tanning oil with SPF 8 is technically sunscreen, but it’s not enough protection. The Skin Cancer Foundation recommends using broad-spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 15. Should you go higher? Many say higher SPF sunscreens are a waste of money; PF 30 blocks 97 percent of rays, while SPF 50 blocks just 1 percent more. High SPFs can also provide a false sense of security, but you need to reapply just as often as you would a lower SPF sunscreen. If you’re using bottles left over from last year, it shouldn’t be an issue. But sunscreen can lose its effectiveness over time, so if
you have some that’s two years or older, chuck it, even though it may be tempting to use it to save money and a trip to the drugstore. Choose the right sunscreen for your activity, especially if it involves sweat, a pool, or the ocean. Get a water-resistant formulation for swimming or activities where you’ll perspire, because non-waterresistant formulas can slide off. It’s best to apply sunscreen when you’re buck naked. When you’re in a swimsuit or clothing, you’re likely to apply it gingerly so you don’t get it on your clothes, which makes you likely to miss a spot or not apply liberally enough. Strip down in front of a full-length mirror to help ensure you entirely cover tricky spots like the mid-back and backs of the legs. There are lot of areas people forget, like toes and feet, especially the bottoms; underarms; back of the neck under the hairline; ears, especially the tops and backs; eyelids; and inner upper arms. Lips are the thinnest skin on your body and vulnerable to UV rays, so it’s important to use sunscreen on your mouth, but not the same stuff you use on your body. It tastes bad and won’t last that long on your lips. Try a lip balm with SPF, which is thicker so it stays on longer. Reapply even more frequently than your body sunscreen, since talking, eating, and drinking removes sunscreen on lips faster. Face specific sunscreens aren’t just a marketing gimmick. Facial skin is more sensitive to irritation than body skin, so face formulations cause less irritation and don’t trigger acne. If you’re acne-prone or sensitive, avoid the body versions for the face, especially dry-touch sprays that are full of alcohol, which is drying and irritating. Be sure to also protect your eyes. Sunglasses aren’t just a fashion statement, they’re critical to keeping your eyes safe from UV rays. Just make sure your sunglasses have the protective UV coating. Without the dark lenses your pupils will dilate, admitting more UV rays, which can play a big role in cataract development. Be smart, be safe and have a blast this summer.
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up to five days a week through Geauga Transit to the Chardon Senior Center where they will be met by A.D.S. staff in the activity center. After a full day of physical, social and cognitive activities and a nutritional lunch, participants will be transported safely back home. There is no charge, but donations are gladly accepted. The Adult Day Service is available Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Dr., Chardon. Contact Vicki Krueger, 440- 279-2130 or vkrueger@co.geauga.oh.us.
Natural Cucumber Mask For smooth summer skin, combine gritty sugar and cooling cucumber to create a natural cucumber facial mask. Peel a cucumber and mash it before placing it in a strainer to drain its water. Add 1 tablespoon of sugar and mix well. Apply it to your face, leave for in on for 10 minutes, then wash it off with cold water. It’s refreshing and your skin will feel fantastic.
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Geauga County Senior Weekly Events Middlefield Senior Center 15820 Ridgewood Road, 440-632-0611 Exercise Programs - Arthritis Exercise: Monday and Wednesday at 9:30 a.m., Friday: 9 a.m. Chair Yoga: Every other Monday at 10:15 a.m. ($3 don/ class), Walking Program: Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Strength Stretch Sweat: Friday at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday Speaker Series - Aug. 12: Geauga Parks: Wildflower Folklore, Aug. 12: Utility Presentation: Public Utilities Commission, Aug. 19: Adult Day Services: Vicki Krueger , Aug. 26: UH Geauga: Heads Up - Hearing problems Health and Wellness Programs - Aug. 11: Diabetic Support Group: Lead by Lake Health, Aug. 17: Massotherapy: $1/ minute, Aug. 26: Balance Screenings: UH Geauga Hospitals West Geauga Senior Center, 11414 Caves Rd., Chesterland 440-729-2782 -Health and Wellness Programs - Aug. 7 at 9 a.m. Breakfast and UH Speaker on Fall Prevention and Hearing Screenings. Call for breakfast reservations.
“My neck pain was so severe that I couldn’t turn my neck to drive.To turn my head, I would have to turn my entire body.Thanks to Dr. Dave, I am experiencing the freedom of a pain-free life.”
Social Calendar - Aug. 13 at 11 a.m. Hike at Orchard Hills Park with a Geauga Park District Naturalist, as we explore the changes of the season at Orchard Hills. Meet 11 a.m. at park pavilion. Call to register.
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Health and Wellness Programs Aug. 11: Adam, GDA Social Worker from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Call to book appointment time. Aug. 13 at 11 a.m. UH Medical Center Presentation: “Heads Up.” Social Calendar - Aug. 11 at 11 a.m. Geauga Parks Presentation: “Summer Flower Folklore.” Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Dr. Chardon, 440-279-2130 - Exercise Programs - Strength Training Monday and Wednesday from 11 a.m. to noon. Social Calendar Aug. 10: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Annual Senior Celebration at Notre Dame Educational Center, Aug. 12: Nautica Queen, Luncheon Cruise and Cleveland, Art Museum. Depart Geauga YMCA 9:45 a.m., return 6 p.m. Health and Wellness Programs UHHS Hearing Screening Aug.11 from 11 a.m. to noon
Hopewell Helps Adults With Mental Illness
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Chagrin Falls Senior and Center, 7060 Woodland Ave., Bainbridge 440247-8510 - Exercise Programs - Yoga Aug. 3 from 11 a.m. to noon.
Liza Trela, age 27, is benefiting from both outstanding therapies and access to funding available from the Hopewell therapeutic farm community, according to her mother. “Our daughter, Liza, could no longer be treated at a short-term crisis management facility because her medication could not be administered there,” said Theresa Piteo Trela, a well-known actress among Cleveland theatergoers. “Her psychiatrist believed he had exhausted all options. We were convinced Liza would be lost to us forever if the state (Texas) had its way. We intended to fight for her, and we did. The court allowed Liza to be placed with us for a period of six months. If she needed to be hospitalized again during that period, she would be taken directly to the state hospital by the police. We felt we were losing Liza not only to paranoid schizophrenia, but also to a mental health system that would incarcerate her.” At this point, Theresa Trela was also saddened by the death of Providence Hollander, a friend and fellow cast member of “Jacques Brel Is Alive and Well and Living in Paris.” The show, directed by Joseph J. Garry, Jr., had been a major part of the comeback of Cleveland’s Playhouse Square in 1973. It was through Mr. Garry and other friends from the production of Jacques Brel that the Trelas learned about Hopewell. Located in rural Mesopotamia, Hopewell’s unique, holistic model of mental health care is based on the healing power of nature, community and meaningful work. Its mission is to provide an opportunity for adults with mental illness to experience
a self-reliant and satisfying life through participation in a vibrant therapeutic community. Outcomes studies have shown the Hopewell Model creates lasting results and positive lifestyle changes, allowing individuals to develop the skills necessary to manage more independent living. “Hopewell eased the clutter in Liza’s mind and affirmed her worth through the dignity of expectations and consequences,” said Theresa Trela. “Through its focus on community, Hopewell provided structure, compassion and opportunity. Liza is our beautiful, gifted daughter, but she deals with paranoid schizophrenia. We talk to Liza twice each day. She struggles, but because of Hopewell, she can deploy her coping skills to push back. In Jacques Brel, I sang about a hope that believed “‘If we only have love.” At Hopewell, love and hope abide.” While Hopewell’s daily rate is about one-third that of an inpatient psychiatric hospital, and is based on actual costs, with no mark-up for profit, the cost of care is often out of reach for many families. Residential mental health care is rarely covered by insurance. Fee assistance is Hopewell’s first fund-raising priority. Annually, about 95 percent of Hopewell’s residents’ families receive some amount of fee assistance. “Donations to Hopewell really do save lives. This is our daughter’s second time at Hopewell. Our family and our daughter are blessed,” said Trela. To make a tax-deductible donation to Hopewell, contact the Development Office at 440-247-0912 or visit www.hopewellcommunity.org.
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efore I retired from the railroad we purchased a home in Edgewater, Florida that I found. It was located a block and a half from the railroad tracks and on each side of us was a railroad crossing. The federal government rules required train whistles to be blown as the train approached the road crossing so we became accustom to railroad whistles. The blast was one long, one short and two longs. The whistle post which designated you had to blow the whistle at the road crossing was placed there for 80-mile-an-hour passenger trains but when I was operating a train I blew the whistle according to my speed. I blew it the same length of time as the passenger train did. When I attempted to drive across one of those railroad crossing in a car I had to stop for an approaching train. I saw a lot of changes in trains such as two containers on one flat car, also the car that carried automobiles was enclosed because when we first started hauling cars on the railroad the cars were targets for rocks and bricks being thrown from bridges and hitting the windshield and breaking them. We were traveling the Canadian Rockies with friends and witnessed the ultimate train operation. Pulling our trailers, I saw a parking area so we stopped walked to a fence at a cliff edge; looking down we saw a railroad train approaching from the west. As we watched the lead engine it entered a tunnel and shortly it reentered our vision from a corresponding tunnel mouth which was higher than the top of the train. When the train went into the tunnel, it made a 360 degree turn. The train continued up the side of the hill and entered another tunnel that went underneath the road and into the hill
that was on the other side of the road and made another 360 degree turn and came out over top of its train and up the side of another hill opposite from where we were standing. In the mean time the locomotive that was pushing the train was just entering the lower tunnel. The ingenuity of the engineers designing this system was fantastic. The tunnel builders were equally impressive because of the way the tunnel went around and was elevated. The locomotives, both front and rear of the train, were no doubt designed for this service, meaning they were slow speed units meant for pushing and pulling in the mountains. Diesel units are practically the same. They consist of a diesel engine, generator, drive electric motors which are attached to the “truck” which consists of two or three axles. The electric motor has a gear on it which meets the gear on the axle. By changing the motors gear you can change the speed and pulling power of the locomotive. These locomotives that we saw probably were slow speed and pulling engines. By that I mean they probably could go the maximum of 40 to 50 miles an hour because of the gear and the motor. When I worked, our freight engines could go 70 miles-an-hour and our passenger trains could go 90 miles an hour all due to the gear ratio. Basically all diesel locomotives are the same, it is the gear ratio and the exterior body that are different. Several manufacturers had built diesel locomotives but in the end General Motors and General Electric were the work horses when I was operating the trains. Times are changing and consequently my information might be dated. You can’t take the railroad out of an old railroader.
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