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The Fair is in Their Blood
he office secretaries at The By the time the general public Great Geauga County Fair attends the Fair, all the winners are the heart and soul of the have been chosen and ribbons operation and the pulse beating and prize money distributed. The in this giant. Always behind the hardest part of their work is the scenes (not even all are listed in rush in August to meet deadlines, the Fair Catalog) these secretaries multitasking, and not getting to are usually the first encounter fair see the fair while working in the exhibitors have. office. But all of the women said We have all had experiences at they enjoy their co-workers and schools, churches and businesses the public and take pride in a job where secretaries are the ones well done so everyone can enjoy who really know what’s going on. the fair. They also appreciate the One joke is that the boss is walking contact with children entering down the corridor and someone their animals. asks where he is headed. “Ask the Interacting with the public secretary,” he replies. is important in their work. Let me introduce you to our Being patient and answering a fair Fair secretaries (in the order multitude of questions is part of their employment years): Elly of the job. One question they Kenny (39 years), Sandy Scott (16 remember is, “Would you pay years), Mary Canfield (13 years) for the dry-cleaning of my white and Amy Blair (13 years, although pants? They got dirty at the fair.” Amy worked summers in high Although as secretaries they school and in college at the Fair). don’t see much of the Fair while Secretaries Sandy Scott and Amy in the office, they do enjoy eating Blair were in 4-H as youngsters and The Great Geauga County Fair secretaries( l-r): Amy Blair, Mary Canfield and Sandy Scott. Missing from the group is the fair foods, such as elephant entered various venues including ears, gyros, steak on a stick and, Elly Kenny. (MP photo/Huth) animals, sewing and conservation. fries. exhibitors, processing campground applications, taking Elly Kenny’s children entered swine You might wonder when the inventory of and ordering ribbons, answering phones, at the fair. work on next year’s fair begins. The unanimous answer from taking minutes at Board and Ground meetings, updating As assistant secretary Mary Canfield puts it, “We work all four ladies was, “The day after this fair ends.” So, thanks the Fair Catalog and typing new entries into the computer, hard all year to make a successful fair.” The tasks of the to these secretaries for their hard work all year round. They recording all winning entries and printing premium checks. secretaries include processing 11,000 entries from 1,500 help put the Great in the Great Geauga County Fair.
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When you think of France you may envision the stereotypical French man wearing a black and white horizontally striped shirt tucked into a pair of black pants, a red scarf around his neck, and a black beret on his head while he smokes a slow cigarette in some drippingly wet basement of an abandoned and bombedout building. You might imagine a typical French woman wearing the latest fashion which consists of a tight fitting dress, high heeled shoes, the fur of some silky animal draped over her shoulders, a large round hat whose brims are drooping to add an air of sensual mystery to a mostly hidden face, her slim and curvy body a spectacle to make Sports Illustrated models jealous. You might immediately think of France surrendering in World War II and paint them with a cowardly label. There will, of course, be thoughts of wine and cheese and long loaves of bread, of light and flakey croissants, of sidewalk cafes and mimes performing in the streets. You might remember Pepé Le Pew, the cartoon skunk who romances every female feline that he sees, and think that this is the actual method of French amour. These stereotypes are interesting, fun perhaps, and may make the person who has these opinions and visions feel informed and wordly; but overall they are incorrect, and really only show that you spent too much time in front of the TV on Saturday mornings when you were a kid. The reality is that in the realms of fashion, there aren’t entirely too many differences between a regular person walking the streets of Burton/Middlefield and a person walking the streets here in Septfonds, France. Most French may look better in their clothing than most Americans, but that’s not a question of fashion; that’s a matter of size and weight and lifestyle. For the 8 months I have lived here in Septfonds I have come to realize that you can easily think you are back in America if you look only at the clothes people wear. Here there are also t-shirts and jeans, and if the t-shirts have some English phrase on it, then it’s even more stylish. There are colorful
sneakers, pullover polos, flannels, suits and ties, and dresses much like any American woman would like to wear. There are slight differences in the materials, variations in the stitching and patterns, but that’s to be expected. While France has taken on many American influences in its clothing and fashion, there is still a faintly discernible Frenchness to their style. I have yet to see a horizontally striped black and white shirt on any French man, though. There is also a misconception among Americans that as soon as a German soldier stepped foot onto French soil in World War II, the French couldn’t throw a white flag into the air quickly enough. The reality is that the French did surrender, yes; but only after Holland, Begium, Luxembourg, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Norway and Austria surrendered. One could make the argument that Poland surrendered, and also many of the buffer states south of Russia, before France surrendered. France was certainly not the first to give in to German aggression, and only did so after 92,000 French soldiers had been killed resisting a superior German force. World War II would not have been won by the Allied forces without the valuable information and sacrifices provided by The French Resistance. As sure as D-Day was a turning point in the European theater of war, it is just as sure that without French contributions to the Allied war effort the result of the war would have been much different than it actually was. France didn’t run scared from the Germans as so many Americans like to think; France realized that she was outmatched, and saved countless thousands of French lives by becoming an underground conspirator with her Allied partners against Germany. Perhaps it takes more bravery to willingly be under the control of a superior force, risking your life every time you perform an act of rebellion, placing your trust in the dedication and strength of hopefully successful comrades to bring freedom to yourself and others, than it takes to face the prospect of a bullet Continued on next page
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Patrick Blau was born and raised in northeast Ohio. For the past 6 years, he lived and worked in Burton/Middlefield along with his daughter, McKenzie and his son, Kevin, until he recently moved to France and married his wife, Sarah. Patrick and Sarah currently live in Septfonds, a Burton-like village in southern France.
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Continued from previous page in open battle. Yes, it’s true that I have a genuine weakness for stereotypical French food. I will always have a place in my heart and stomach for American hot dogs, hamburgers, Ball Park mustard, no-bake cheesecakes, Mountain Dew, macaroni salad, corned beef hash, and mostly crisp bacon. Lots of bacon. But my heart and stomach are big enough to also welcome and appreciate French baguettes, vast varieties of cheese, saucissons, extremely rare steak, pate of most any flavor, ratatouille, and gently flavored coffee ice cream. That part of the stereotyping of France isn’t too far off from the truth; the taste of their food and the way it is prepared are completely amazing. While I have seen hot dogs for sale in some local grocery stores, I haven’t seen an American type of hot dog bun. French people use real French bread for that purpose, and it adds a dimension to the taste that simply can’t be duplicated with just a regular hot dog bun. It’s not a mere coincidence that a stereotypical chef in an American mind has a French accent. That distinction has been earned by the French, and I can fully attest to it being completely deserved. I have explored every kind of French food that I have been able to over the past 8 months, and I’m not done exploring yet. That particular task could take a lifetime. But, Pepe Le Pew is not real. Seriously. We’re just going to have to get used to that idea.
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screws do not come self-drilling. I used 3-inch foam vertically, and over that, I used 1½ inch thick horizontally assuring that all seams were covered. This iso-styrene foam has an R value of “5” per inch giving me an R-22.5 in my walls. It is important to cover this insulation to make it less likely to catch fire. If you are insulating a building not attached to your home it will pass code, however an attached garage would need fire rated drywall over the insulation; check with your building department. I cut the foam with a circular saw using a plywood blade. Wearing coveralls, a respirator, hat and goggles was a must, yet I still itched like a flea bitten dog after two showers. I have disposable paper-type coveralls and a cap that are going into the trash as soon as I am done with this project. There is no way to avoid the dust short of wearing a hazmat suite. I can put up with a bit of itching knowing I will be warm and comfortable working in my shop this winter. I also installed R-38 batting in my ceiling. I can heat the place with a good argument; did I mention that I am married to a Sicilian woman who loves a good argument? To find out what Joe would do, e-mail questions to editor@middlefieldpost.com. Joe has over 20 years experience in manufacturing and says that as a small business owner, he found you either learn how to solve a problem yourself or pay to have it done. Joe’s articles are his opinion and are only intended as a guide. Please consult an expert when in doubt.
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(back row, l-r) Tim, Louise and Alan Fenselon, (front row, l-r) Rylee, Taylor and Lexy Fenselon at the 2014 Friends of Mike fundraiser.
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The Friends of Mike Fenselon are hosting the 8th annual Memorial Pasta Dinner at the Cardinal Middle School on Saturday, Sept. 12 from 4 to 8 p.m. The price is $10 per adult, $5 per child age 10 and under, and kids under 5 are free. There will be a Chinese auction which is to be held after the dinner and winner need not be present. Presale tickets are available at Maggie’s Donuts and Middlefield Mini Mart. All proceeds benefit the Cardinal Middle and High Schools’ athletic students and one Cardinal High School senior student will be awarded a $1,000 college scholarship. This fundraiser honors Mike Fenselon
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University Hospital’s CEO Tom Zenty (left) addressed more than 100 GGP members and guests at Kent State Geauga on Aug. 21. He discussed the future of healthcare and strategies the UH System has in place to meet present and future needs.
UH’s CEO Discusses the Future of Healthcare (l-r) Front row: Brittany Allen, Adam Thompson, Rachel Rich, Christin Dornback and Katelyn Luther. Back row: Alex Klemencic, Madalyn Timmons, McKenna Brown, Maria Sohm and Kyle Storm.
Berkshire Interns Honored at Geauga Growth Partnership Recognition Dinner Ten Berkshire juniors and seniors were recognized on Tuesday, Aug. 11 for their participation in the internship program sponsored by the Geauga Growth Partnership. The students worked over the summer in paid internships located throughout Geauga County. All of the students used multi-media presentations at the dinner to discuss what they did in their jobs. These students worked at the following businesses: Brittany Allen and McKenna Brown-Chow Down Catering, Christin Dornback-The Geauga County Maple Leaf, Alex Klemencic-Troy Chemical Industries, Katelyn Luther-University Hospital Geauga Campus, Rachel Rich and Michelle Sohm-Iron Cowboy Productions, Kyle Storm-Arms Trucking, Adam Thompson-Sand Ridge Golf Club, Madalyn Timmons-Geauga Growth Partnership.
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On Aug. 21, UH CEO Tom Zenty addressed more than 100 GGP members and guests at Kent State Geauga regarding the future of healthcare. ”We are no longer thinking of ourselves as a hospital system,” said Zenty. “We are now looking at ourselves as a health care system.” He discussed seven “new normals” that UH has prepared for the present and future. 1. The proliferation of high deductible health plans. It is clear that people now comparison shop for healthcare. 2. Hospitals are now paid (by insurance companies) based on the value of their service. They are no longer reimbursed for unnecessary or unsuccessful procedures. Also they are moving toward bundled payments; the hospital will be responsible for allocation to physicians. 3. Promote wellness and healthy behavior. Hospitals and physicians are rewarded for prevention and wellness efforts. 4. Hospitals are going to have to do less for less. One out of four hospitals are loosing money. Hospitals are consolidating because all expenses are high, especially technology. 5. Fewer and fewer people want to become doctors. 6. Technology: diagnosis will be completed differently. ie: telemedicine, applications for phones to measure health conditions (respiration, blood pressure, heart rate and sleep studies etc.) New procedures: what use to be a lengthy invasive procedure is now a minimally invasive procedure. 7. Changes in the healthcare market as with all markets. Healthcare is a $3 trillion/year industry. Zenty says, from University Hospitals, we can expect to see more cradle to grave care.
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Area children participate in the first annual Liberty Camp Geauga in July at Chickagami Park in Parkman. (Post Photo/Liberty Camp)
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The first annual Liberty Camp Geauga was a great success. From July 27-31 over 60 children in grades 1 through 6 came to Geauga County Park District’s Chickagami Park south of Burton to discover how the United States of America became “one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.” Liberty Camp Geauga was begun with a small group of volunteers from the Geauga County Tea Party. Linda O’Brien (Russell) and Chris Hippley (Middlefield) were inspired to bring Liberty Camp to Geauga County after participating last year in a similar camp for children in Portage County. Providing additional leadership and support were Elsie Tarczy (South Russell) and Carey Brockman (Bainbridge). The purpose of the camp was to bring to life the late 1700s, the founding years of our great nation. Activities included being taxed without representation by England’s King George III, re-enacting the Boston Tea Party, signing the Declaration of Independence with turkey feather quills, playing games popular during colonial times and learning proper manners while enjoying snacks of the late 18th century.
Local talent represented some of the men and women instrumental in our country’s birth. Some of the founders who visited the camp were: Thomas Jefferson (Geauga County Commissioner, Skip Claypool), Navy Captain John Paul Jones (Newell Howard), Martha Washington (Jo Royer), General George Washington (Arthur Diamond), Patrick Henry (Patrick Henry Jolly), Sam Adams (Tom Niewulis), Betsy Ross (Carolyn Patton) and a representative of the Black Robe Brigade (Pastor Patrick Robinson). In addition to the adult volunteers, there was a group of Teen Patriots who volunteered their services to help guide the campers. Some of the Teen Patriots served as Color Guards, presenting the flag each morning, Julian Cicchella spoke each morning about flag history and etiquette, and all the teens assisted in keeping the campers focused and on schedule. The camp ended on Friday with a parade, releasing messenger pigeons to announce the birth of the nation throughout the Colonies and a musket salute.
Call Now, Smile in January By Lynda Nemeth, executive director Destination Geauga
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created for us by Company 119 in Chardon. There you will have a full page devoted to your business and full access to an event calendar to post your special events. For our Amish businesses, we are happy to give you a presence online at no additional cost to you than your membership, which is a great value. For any member that would rather not be represented online, we are happy to abide by your wishes and just promote your business in the printed Visitor Guide. Our job is to help your business succeed by whatever means with which you are comfortable. Of course there are a bunch of other great little perks of being a Destination Geauga Member, but the best one is that we can make a much bigger impact if we package our area as a destination. Think about it. No one ever drove to Napa Valley to go to just one winery.
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Community Calendar Sept. 4: Middlefield Recreation Deadlines Volleyball and Kitchen Kids deadlines. Volleyball $70 village resident / $80 nonresident, third through sixth grades. Kitchen Kids $45 village resident / $55 nonresident. Ages 7 through 13. Sept. 4: Swing Dance Lesson 8 p.m. Dance 9 to 11:30 p.m. Live music. Adult $10, student $8, family $25. Bainbridge Town Hall 17826 Chillicothe Road (Route 306), Chagrin Falls ( 44023). Sept. 6: NAMI Support Group 7 p.m. Peer Support for those striving to recovery. Independent Housing Apartment, 13230 Aquilla Road, Chardon. Sept. 9: Awana Clubs at Huntsburg Baptist Church Wednesday nights beginning Sept. 9 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Awana Clubs are for all children ages 3 through sixth grade. Call 440-6365203 or visit www.huntsburgbaptist.com. Huntsburg Baptist Church, 16401 Mayfield Road, Huntsburg.
Sept. 11: Entrepreneur Success Breakfast 7:30 to 9 a.m. at Bistro 608 at Grandview, 13404 Old State Road, Middlefield. Admission Free, but please register at http:// sep11-succbkfst-chemtech.eventbrite.com. Sept. 12: Community Music Festival and Pie Auction 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Huntsburg Park Gazebo. Refreshments available. Sponsored by the Huntsburg Congregational Church, Huntsburg Baptist Church and Lighthouse United Methodist Church. Sept. 16: Slovenian Sausage Festival Twelve polka bands from noon to 8 p.m. Sausage-makers tempt with finest pork products to win King of Kolbasa title. At SNPJ Farm, 10946 Heath Road in Kirtland, off Route 6, three miles east of Route 306 and six miles east of Route 44. Tickets $10, under 18 free. Call 216-261FAME or toll-free 866-66-POLKA. Visit www.polkafame.com.
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The first two meetings will be held at the Montville Community Center, 9755 Madison Road, Montville on Tuesday, Sept. 15 and Thursday, Sept. 17. The third meeting will be held at the Huntsburg Community Center, 12406 Madison Road, Huntsburg on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Each meeting will begin at 7 p.m. Each meeting will be the same and residents are welcome to attend any of them. Residents who do not receive a letter are also welcome to attend to learn about their estate matters. Judge Tim Grendell and Recorder Sharon Gingerich will give brief presentations. Afterwards there will be several attorneys from the Bar Association present to individually explain your options to you.
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Good Deeds Program Meeting Schedule The Geauga County Recorder’s Office, the Geauga County Probate/Juvenile Court and The Geauga County Bar Association will bring the Good Deeds Program to Montville and Huntsburg Township residents in September and October. There will be three meetings, two in Montville and one in Huntsburg. Deeds for residents who receive letters in both townships will be available at all three meetings. The letters will be mailed in the next few weeks.
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