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Church’s LGBTQ+ Pride Flag Repeatedly Stolen
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By Hannah Lewandoski editor@geaugamapleleaf.com Twenty-seven — that’s the number of times the Community Church of Chesterland’s LGBTQ+ pride flag has been stolen in the past three years. Sitting on the corner of Wilson Mills and Caves Road, the flag is attached to the church’s welcome sign, where it’s sat anywhere from a few days to a few months before being taken. Despite the flag’s continued theft, the church, which is part of the United Church of Christ, replaces it because of the importance of what it symbolizes. “We want to show the community there’s a place of inclusivity,” said Dan Craig, a Community Church member for 28 years. Craig is the church’s flag caretaker and has filed a report with the Chester Township Police Department for all 27 incidents. The church used to only fly the
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The Community Church of Chesterland’s LGBTQ+ pride flag sits on the corner of Wilson Mills and Caves roads year-round.
flag during the month of June, but decided three years ago, it was a necessary symbol to be flown yearround. Craig said he recognizes there may not be many inclusive spaces, especially those for worship, in a more conservative area like Geauga County.
“Most of our new members have mentioned that one of the things that attracted them to the church was that we were open and affirming with the flag being up,” said Craig. The flag not only attracts LGBTQ+ patrons to the church,
but those outside the community, as well. “Some have friends and family members who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community and they want to worship in a place that’s accepting of all people,” he said. See Flag • Page 5
Chester Township’s Parkside Park Sees Improvements By Cassandra Shofar cassandra@geaugamapleleaf.com
Chester Township residents will be able to enjoy some new upgrades to Parkside Park just in time for Fourth of July. “This year’s improvements thus far are the replacement of the wood picnic tables in the park near the playgrounds with eight new tables made out of recycled plastic produced by an Amish manufacturer (4EverPoly) located in Burton,” said Albert Parker, of the Chester Township Park District. “The wood tables require maintenance, such are repainting, and subject the user to the possibility of wood splinters. The poly tables never need painting and will not subject users to the
possibility of splinters. Just clean them off and they are ready for the next user. They are built so that the seats and table top will never sag.” Parker said another improvement is the installation of three new charcoal grills. “Park visitor comments have been highly complimentary and supportive of both the tables and the grills,” he said. “The benches were paid for by a combination of several grants and township funds.” The park district commissioners discussed various ideas and voted to move forward on the current improvements — which totaled $12,574 — based on cost and priority considerations, Parker said. “As we often chat with the public See Park • Page 5
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Chester Township Park District recently replaced wood picnic tables at Parkside Park with tables made out of recycled plastic as part of several improvements to the park.
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Town Crier Food Pantry Friday
June 25, 10 a.m. to noon The food pantry at Chester Christian Center Church will be open to the community. The pantry is open to anyone who is in need of food. One does not need to be a member of the church to attend. Chester Christian Center is located at 11815 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township.
First Fly-In of Summer
June 26, 7-11 a.m. The Experimental Aircraft Association, Chapter 5 will host its first fly-in of summer at the Geauga County Airport, 15421 Old State Road in Middlefield. An all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast will be served by donation of $10 for adults and $5 for kids ages 3-12. Proceeds benefit EAA, Chapter 5. Free Young Eagle airplane rides will be offered for youth ages 8-17 with parental permission. Event also features youth stations with hands-on activities, displays and demonstrations. For more information, call 440-632-1884, 440-836-3225 or visit www.5.eaachapter.org.
FGP Explorers Series
July 3, 10:30 a.m. Join The Foundation for Geauga Parks to explore various trails in Big Creek Park. The program starts at the Meyer Center parking lot, 9160 Robinson Road, Chardon. Plan for stairs and hills. Pack a snack and water. Visit www.foundationforgeaugaparks.org for information.
Independence Day Parade
July 3, 11 a.m. Kiwanis of West Geauga’s Independence Day parade follows a new route this year, leaving from Metzenbaum Center on Cedar Road to West Geauga High School. The theme is “Appreciate Our Freedom!” Judging begins at 9:30 a.m. Visit www.wgkiwanis.org for information and registration.
Geauga Skywatchers Club
July 5, 6:30 p.m. Speaker Ron Werman teaches tips for photographing the moon and sun, including equipment and settings for the night sky, during “It’s All About the Sun and the Moon – Get the Picture?” To register for the Geauga County Library virtual event, visit www.GeaugaLibrary. libcal.com.
Vendor Spaces Available
July 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Booth spaces are available at the 15th annual Geauga County Chapter of the Ohio Horseman’s Council’s benefit flea market being held in the picnic shelters area of The West Woods, 9465 Kinsman Road in Russell Township. Vendors may pay $25 for two parking spaces or $15 for a picnic table inside the shelter. All vendor fees benefit the Bridle Trail Fund, administered by the Foundation for Geauga Parks on behalf of the Geauga County Chapter of the Ohio Horseman’s Council. For a vendor application or more information, visit www.geaugacountyohc.com or contact Jennifer at 216-406-7639 or westwoodsfleamarket@gmail.com.
Purses and Pastries
July 11, 12-2 p.m. Friends of WomenSafe is hosting a Purses and Pastries fundraiser party at the Munson Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Road. Each guest is asked to bring a gently used purse containing a gift that will be exchanged during the gathering. A special brunch is included. Cost is $25 for adults and $10 for children under 12. For reservations, visit www. FOWS.INFO or call 440-285-3741.
WG Boosters Raffle
July 31, 6-11 p.m. West Geauga Gridiron and Athletic Boosters will host their 19th annual raffle at Guido’s Generations Event & Reception Center in Chester Township. Tickets are $60 per person; contact Tina Leonard at 440-7490698 or klessleonard@gmail.com.
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Community Meetings Listed are public meetings and executive sessions for the coming two-week period, unless otherwise noted. These meeting notices are NOT legal notices. To find out whether a government meeting is in person or virtual, contact the appropriate township or school district office for meeting information. Chester Township: June 23, 7 p.m., Park Board, at Volleyball Pavilion at Parkside Park; July 1, 6:30 p.m., Board of Trustees; July 7, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission. All meetings are held at the Township Hall, 12701 Chillicothe Road, unless otherwise noted. (Meetings are open to public, but seating lim-
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from page 1 users of the park, we receive their ideas, as well as (those) from the ‘dreamers’ on our park commission,” Parker said. “We build up a list ranging from high priority doable projects to the wishlist thoughts.” Existing wood tables at the park are being refurbished and either redistributed to other sites, such are the Memorial Park north on state Route 306, or returned to the horseshoe pavilion, he said.
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from page 1 “We have a beautiful mix of people at our church, it’s really great to see,” added Rev. Carol Vaccariello, the church’s interim pastor since last July. Various steps have been taken to prevent the flag from being stolen, which has happened more frequently in the last six months. The flags are labeled with the church’s phone number and address, and they’ve actually been returned a handful of times, Craig said. A trail camera was placed near the church’s sign in the hopes to catch a glimpse of the perpetrators, but so far has been unsuccessful. However, the community outreach in protecting the church’s flag has grown over the past few weeks, with members and nearby neighbors reaching out to see how they can help keep the flag flying. “Our neighbors are starting to pay attention,” said Vaccariello. Nearby community members previously unknown to the church started writing and sharing their distress that this keeps happening, she said. A few have even donated to the church in order to help replace the flags. As to why the flag is being stolen more recently puzzles Craig, who cited a polarized political climate or potential COVID-19-pandemic-related boredom as potential reasons. Despite growing divisions, Vaccariello remains hopeful about where people’s hearts are headed. “I think one of the things the pandemic taught us, and continues to teach us, is that we can take care of each other,” she said. “And I think we’re finding that it feels good to do that.” Flag or no flag, their pride in supporting
ited to 10. Trustees, fiscal officer and department heads, if in attendance, are practicing social distancing.) Russell Township: June 23, 7 p.m., Zoning Commission; July 7, 2:30 p.m., Board of Trustees. (Trustees have opted to resume their regular meeting schedule but have changed the location of future meetings to the Russell Town Hall, 14890 Chillicothe Road. Meetings will be held in the Town Hall until further notice.) West Geauga BOE: June 28, 7 p.m., regular meeting. All meetings are held at the BOE Community Room, 8615 Cedar Road, unless otherwise noted. “The three new charcoal grills are currently being installed,” Parker said. “There will be one by each of the two pavilions and one in the picnic area by the playgrounds. The grills are heavy duty park-quality grills, ADA height accessible and can be rotated by the user for such factors as wind.” The grills are paid for by park district funds, he said. “We would like to thank the Chester Township Road Department for storing and installing the grills,” he said, adding lights that highlight the gazebo roof were replaced with cost efficient LED strip lights. their community remains. The church’s inclusivity doesn’t stop with welcoming members of the LGBTQ+ community to their services. Their goal is to create a space where people of all backgrounds feel welcome to worship. “We continue to be a peaceful reminder that we support everyone, not just the LGBTQ+ community,” said Craig. “That there’s a place for everyone in our community.” “If you need us, we put our arms around you,” Vaccariello added. “Just tell us what you need and we’ll help whatever way we can.” Whether it’s to the people who drive past and see the flag, or those who continue to take it, Craig’s message is simple. “Come join and learn about us and see how much alike we actually are.”
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Obituaries Fannie M. Hensley
Fannie M. Hensley (nee Keffer), age 80, beloved wife for 61 years of the late James R. “Bob”; loving mother of Susan Hinman (husband, Richard) and the late Christopher James; devoted grandmother of Brittany Cox (husband, Josh) and great-grandmother of Cassidy Jane; cherished daughter of the late Vena Mae (nee Blevins) and James Porter Keffer; dearest sister of Roy (wife Karen), Burl (wife Sandy), Zelda, and Ruth (husband Charlie), and the late Ett, Beaulah (husband, Oscar), Lloyd, Flo (husband, Robert), Dan (wife, Dolly), Dorothy (husband, Joe), John (wife, Betty) and David (wife, Helen); dear aunt, greataunt, and cousin of many. Fannie Mae was born in Coal City, W. Va., on July 24, 1940, and passed away on June 4, 2021. She attended Stoco High School in West Virginia, and was a homemaker.
She was a resident of Chester Township since 1972. Fannie enjoyed casino gambling, especially bingo and slots. She loved to garden, especially roses, and being outdoors. Fannie was strong-willed, but also social and friendly, and she was dedicated to her family, especially her great-granddaughter. She will be missed by all who knew her. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of Fannie to the Alzheimer’s Association. Family received friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Fannie at The DeJohn Funeral Home & Celebrations Center of Chesterland, 12811 Chillicothe Road, on June 8, 2021. Celebration of Life Service was held June 9, 2021, at the funeral home. Private burial will take place at Chesterland Cemetery. Online obituary and guestbook at www. DeJohnCares.com.
Gardening Master Gardeners Offer Free Class Aquilegia Garden Club July 12, 7-9 p.m. Geauga County Master Gardener Volunteers will host a free event at Messenger Century Farm, 17098 Messenger Road, Auburn Township. Visit a working blueberry farm to learn about blueberries, including the varieties and their best uses, freezing, pests and diseases and recipes. Participants will visit the fields and hear a presentation. In the case of rain, there is a building for a sheltered presentation. Advance registration is recommended at Geauga County OSU Extension Office, Patterson Center or by calling 440-834-4656.
Aquilegia Garden Club met on June 17 at Christ Presbyterian Church. Three gifted members offered tips to improve floral design skills using color, balance, contrast, proportion, scale and rhythm. In addition to demonstrations and instruction, the leaders critiqued arrangements that members brought to the meeting. The goals of the program were to improve floral design skills for personal enjoyment and to develop winning techniques for The Great Geauga County Fair in September.
Chesterland Historical Society Welcome to the Gardens
The community is welcome to take a walk around the beautiful and interesting gardens on the property of the Chesterland Historical Village located at the corner of Mayfield and Caves roads in Chester Township. The many gardens are the result of the efforts of hardworking volunteers who staff the gardening committee, including Evie Bayzath, who cares for the beds at the General Store as well as those in front of the Town Hall. Ruth Scheib takes care of Harvey Nichol’s garden by the parking lot where it is said he is buried. Sue Ingrassia, the committee chairwoman, takes on the task of scheduling weeding, planting and organizing all other jobs that need to be accomplished. Karen Kiesilbach tends the gardens at the Depot and those in the back of the General Store. Judi Schwed, who loves perennials, includes many of them in her garden designs at the Town Hall. Lois Jeffrey and Eileen Zavarella manage the Tanner House Garden, an herb and vegetable garden better known as Molly Tanner’s Kitchen Garden. Mark and Bob Lovequist keep the two gardens by the School House in shape.
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Gardening committee volunteers Evie Bayzath, kneeling, and (l to r, standing) Ruth Scheib, Sinead Irwin and Sue Ingrassia work on the entrance garden at Chesterland Historical Village.
Anyone interested in working in the gardens may contact Sue Ingrassia at 440-4783462. Volunteers are welcome; no green thumb is necessary.
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Letters to the Editor Community Important Our world has definitely changed and is continuing to change. Did you feel like in this past year that your sense of community was lost with isolation, government restrictions and mandates? Hopefully it helped emphasize to us that community is a very important part of our lives. I’d like to remind readers that a church community gives a person a sense of stability and purpose, to develop valued relationships while sharing experiences and interacting with others, and most of all by sharing God’s love while working towards a common goal — to show the love of Christ and to tell others about His amazing story. Throughout these difficult months our church community was providing support and meeting practical needs of those within our community that were met with challenges. We are not a perfect church because we’re all humans with imperfections, but Christ is our example and who we strive to be. Consider these other reasons for community: • Community empowers your relationship with God (Proverbs 27:17). • Community teaches you to work through conflicts (I Corinthians 1:10). • Community gives you the chance to forgive (I Peter 4:8-11) I pray that our Chesterland community realizes now more than ever how important belonging to a church community is, and to invite those who want to check out a loving church community to attend an upcoming Sunday service at 10:30 p.m. at Chester Christian Center, 11815 Chillicothe Road, Chesterland. Pastor Greg Glodkowski Chester Christian Center
Thank You, First Responders My name is Kathie Duffy. On Dec. 15, 2020, I was involved in a horrible head on collision on state Route 306 close to St. Anslem. I wanted to take the time to give thanks to our community for bringing up the fine young
men that serve our community and how lucky we are that we chose this area to raise our children. I was driving south on 306 and another car was driving north on 306. The northbound car crossed the centerline and crashed into my car. The major impact caused the airbag to inflate and the front end of my car was demolished. My seatbelt probably saved my life. The first person to approach me was a man dressed in all black. He was dressed as a regular citizen, but he seemed to be trained to handle the situation. He talked me into unlocking my door so he could open the back door. He firmly and compassionately held my neck in place because he was afraid of a spinal injury. I want to thank him for taking such good and diligent care of me. I think the first police officer to approach my car was officer Andrew Centrackio. I saw that familiar face and said, “I know you!” He said, “Mrs. Duffy?” What a comfort! I remember him as he grew up in our neighborhood. Now he is a grown man serving our community. Professional, compassionate and handled himself with great maturity. Every police officer was kind and kept ensuring me everything would be OK. I am so proud of our community that raised these wonderful men. Next comes the ambulance. I was not easy to get in the ambulance because my one ankle was broken at a very bad angle. They tried to brace it several times, but the pain was too great. They eventually put me on a stretcher and allowed me to leave my ankle in its broken position. They put me in the ambulance and who do I see? Teddy Shannon. He said, “ Mrs. Duffy?” Another boy from the neighborhood! He recognized me and told me all would be OK. What a great comfort. Again, compassion, professionalism and maturity. I just want to thank all who helped me. And I want to congratulate our community for nurturing these men. Parents, neighbors, coaches, teachers and more have nurtured those boys into the finest of men. A fine moment for our Chesterland and Russel neighborhoods. Kathie Duffy Chester Township
Campus Chatter Local students named to the dean’s list at Kent State University Geauga and Twinsburg Academic Center during the spring semester include: Jaina Boogaart, Megan Conrad, Dylan Marin and Dillon Mikulski, all of Chester Township; and Cory Bouchek, Alex Hammonds, James Hammonds, Caitlin Rocki and Emily Vash, all of Russell Township. Vivienne Weir, a marine science major from Russell Township, was named to the dean’s list at Coastal Carolina University for the spring semester. Nick Canitia, of Chester Township, and Hannah Taylor, of Russell Township, were named to the dean’s list at Ohio Wesleyan University for the spring semester. Francesca Garofalo, of Russell Township, made dean’s list at Lehigh University in the spring. Steven Hensley, of Russell Township, was named to the president’s list at the University of Alabama for the spring semester.
Claire Andres, of Chester Township; and Gabby Del Valle and Cristina Formichelli, both of Russell Township, qualified for spring semester dean’s list at Ohio University. Local students graduating from Ohio University include: Gina Ault, of Chester Township, bachelor of science in nursing from the College of Health Sciences and Professions; Chad Molnar, of Chester Township, bachelor of science in communication studies from the Scripps College of Communication; Alyssa Posante, of Chester Township, bachelor of science in nursing from the College of Health Sciences and Professions; Sarah Rowen, of Chester Township, bachelor of science in geography - environmental pre-law from the College of Arts and Sciences; Leanna Siupinys, of Chester Township, bachelor of science in visual communication - commercial photography from the Scripps College of Communication; and Megan Tomsich, of Chester Township, bachelor of science in nursing from the College of Health Sciences and Professions.
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GCPL Hosts Donation Days With COVID-19 restrictions lifted, Geauga West Library is now able to accept donations of book sale materials. Community members may bring their gently used materials to the library: July 22, 1-8 p.m.; July 23, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and July 24, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Donations of hardcover and paperback fiction and nonfiction, cookbooks, dictionaries
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Police Blotter The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Russell Township Police Department May 25-June 10, 2021.
June 5 1:33 a.m., Russell Lane. Report taken for juveniles throwing rocks at passing cars.
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9:44 p.m., Chillicothe Road. Officer found an occupied car parked at West Geauga Commons after hours. Driver checked OK and was playing Pokémon Go with his family. Driver was sent on his way.
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE June 8 2:59 p.m., Music Street. Officer were dispatched for report of DV. Upon arrival one male arrested and transported to county jail. ILLEGAL DUMPING May 26 12:15 p.m., Chillicothe Road. Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District called station to report someone had dumped bed headboard, mattress, mattress box spring in a recycling bin at recycling center. INFORMATION RECEIVED June 6 12:27 a.m., Dines Road. Caller reports he just shot some raccoons that were damaging his property. Caller did not need assistance and only wanted to make officers aware of the noise in case anyone called. NEIGHBOR TROUBLE June 1 8:45 p.m., Chagrin Mills. Caller reports his neighbor across the street had placed trash on the curb last week. Animals got into the trash and made a mess. Today when the neighbor’s landscapers came they below the trash into caller’s yard and left a mess. Caller advised this is an ongoing issue with the neighbor and he is fed up with it. Message left with neighbor. SUSPICIOUS June 1 11:34 p.m., Kinsman Road. Officer located an occupied vehicle behind a closed business. Subjects checked OK and said they were just talking. They were advised not to trespass and were sent on their way.
VIOLATION OF CPO June 2 12:07 a.m., Chillicothe. Complainant came to Russell PD to file a complaint against female subject for violating a civil protection order from Chardon Municipal Court. Female subject subsequently was arrested and transported to county jail.
The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Chester Township Police Department June 2-10, 2021. ANIMAL PROBLEM June 10 11:14 a.m., Wedgewood Drive. Squirrel caught in a net behind the basketball net. Squirrel set free. FRAUD June 7 2:07 p.m., Caves Road. Scammed out of $1,100 online. SUSPICIOUS June 4 11:26 p.m., Mayfield Road. Will be out regarding a suspicious blue sedan. Officer spoke with individual who was parked listening to music. Nothing illegal observed. THEFT June 10 5:59 p.m., Caves Road. Another PRIDE flag has been stolen. TRAFFIC OFFENSE June 6 10:25 a.m., Mayfield Road. White Lincoln all over the road. Pulled into McDonald’s. Female arrested for OVI and open container.
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Real Estate Transfers Following is a list of area real estate transfers for the weeks ending June 4 and June 11, 2021, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only. CHESTER TOWNSHIP S&R Income Property LTD, 11579 Chillicothe Road, to Anchoring Joy Properties LLC, $328,500. (0.47 acres) Michael and Christina Colasante, 8336 Wilson Mills Road, to Ion and Inna G. Onofrei, $370,000. (2.19 acres) Virginia M. Arko and Mary Beth Plut (co-trustees), 9037 Wilson Mills Road, to Marion D. and Rockwood S. Dunham (trustees), $310,000. (1.36 acres) Michael D. Ganis (trustee), 8696 Camelot Drive, to Vilma Dudaitis, $265,000. (1.72 acres) Nationwide Abstract LLC, 12844 Vincent Drive, to Kevin and Raymond Gleske, $170,000. (1.08 acres) Judith Wolfe, 12090 Caves Road, to Michael J. and Kimberly N. Davenport, $395,600. (5.34 acres)
Robert S. Rinehart, 12455 Sperry Road, to Carol L. Rinehart, $450,000. (4.09 acres) James R. and Donna A. Walker, 12504 Sperry Road, to Patrick McCarthy, $290,500. (5.00 acres) Dinardo Companies Inc., Sperry Road, to PVC Engineering Inc., $75,000. (5.79 acres) Dinardo Companies Inc., Sperry Road, to PVC Engineering Inc., $75,000. (5.79 acres) Judith A. Netzband, 13045 West Geauga Trail, to A. Elaine and Robert J. Bittner, $285,000. (1.68 acres) RUSSELL TOWNSHIP Martin R. and Jacklyn A. Ryan, 7851 Larkspur Road, to Ashley Mae Blickensderfer, $545,000. (3.00 acres) Keven B. Doyle (trustee), 7196 Hillbrook Lane, to Henry C. Kassigkeit (trustee), $235,000. (2.70 acres) Joan Catherine Sneller (TOD), 9179 Music St., to Michael and Marinela Kreiss, $225,000. (4.87 acres) Andrea L. Camino, 14468 Watt Road, to Joseph Camino, $295,000. (2.14 acres)
Knee Pain? Physical Therapy Best Option to Avoid Surgery By Dr. Adam Cramer, DPT The knee is one of the most used joints in the body that can easily take the repetitive stress of day to day use. When the knee is pushed beyond it’s limits or turned in a direction it isn’t meant to it can cause pain and injury. When this happens, physical therapy is the best first option for treatment.
What Can be Done About Knee Pain?
For many, the first step following a knee injury is to consult with a surgeon even though they prefer not to have surgery. Yet these professionals specialty is surgery and they have never made anyone walk again themselves. So if you’re having difficulty with walking because of pain then consult a specialist who focuses Cramer on improving walking and reducing pain themselves such as a independent physical therapist of which should be the first point of contact for pain and especially knee pain. By consulting with a independent physical therapist there is no conflict of interest like in orthopedic surgical groups and hospital systems. Independent physical therapists focus only on cost-effective low risk physical therapy treatment and not high cost high risk surgical procedures. No referral is needed for physical therapy in the state of Ohio and your medial insurance will cover the cost of treatment. MRIs and x-rays are not needed to diagnose injuries, especially knee pain when we all have abnormalities within our joints and imaging can produce false positives resulting in unnecessary surgeries. Steroid injections and other injections offered by orthopedic surgeons have demonstrated ineffectiveness with not properly addressing the functional limitations (lack of motion and strength) that
an individual with knee pain has. Based on evidence steroid injections can actually deteriorate tendons, promote cartilage loss and create bone fractures under the cartilage in your joint.
Physical Therapy for Knee Pain
All of these invasive procedures mentioned above do absolutely nothing to correct the underlying problem in the first place, it’s just treating the symptoms. The underlying problem with most joint pain is lack of motion and strength. It’s quite simple, if you work at improving how well you move, you will move better, plain and simple. Cartilage in joints is like a sponge, when it is used it will soak up all the nutrients around it while getting rid of waste products in the joint that can degenerate cartilage further if the joint is not exercised. Movement is the key. By focusing on the structures that make us move, such as muscles, you will undoubtedly move better with less symptoms. When the knee is stressed through exercise it promotes strength of it, blood flow increases, oxygenation and ultimately healing. Physical therapy treatment for knee pain will include hands-on treatment to promote blood-flow, healing and range of motion. Dry needling will help reduce pain while promoting healing and muscle contraction. Therapeutic exercise will promote strengthening and stabilization of the knee joint to reduce excessive shearing/rotational forces that can lead to further damage of the joint. You will have a thorough understanding of how to maintain and treat your symptoms independently. By seeing a independent Doctor of Physical Therapy first who is not affiliated with a hospital or surgeon you will reach your goals fast avoiding surgery all together. Dr. Adam M Cramer, PT, DPT is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy and the founder of MyoFit Clinics in Chardon (440-286-1007), Middlefield (440-632-1007) & Ashtabula (440993-1004). Call now to schedule your appointment! MyoFitClinic.com
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Help Wanted Help wanted for our farm & store. Apply within Sunrise Farm, 13087 Kinsman Rd, Burton. Yard worker wanted for Summer/Fall. Starting @$14/hr cash more with experience. Drivers license preferred. 440-3383563. Farm and hay-making help in Huntsburg. 440-636-5747. Nature’s Way Landscaping. Hiring landscape, construction, lawn maintenance, foreman, laborers, and crew leaders. Chesterland area. 440-729-3779. 440-3360054. Lawn mowing and general yard work help needed for residence in Novelty. Flexible hours (3-4 hrs/week); mower/ equipment available; $15/hour; mature high school or college student ideal. Call 216-496-8974.
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Service Directory John’s Plumbing: Affordable and reliable. Water heaters, toilets, faucets, drain cleaning, gas lines, sump pumps, well tanks. 440-285-0800. Offering special discounts for interior and exterior painting and staining this season. 20+ years experience. Professional and insured. Call Dan 440-342-4552. Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses, we do most anything. Call between 8am and 4pm, 440813-4272. No answer, leave message Stained Glass repairs, 27 years experience. Free local pickup and delivery. Call 440-636-5484. Mobile Notary Loan Signing Agent. I come to you! Certified, insured, background screened. Contact Andrea Scheid at 440-343-2576, andrea44062@gmail. com, www.scheidsent.com. Ben’s Decks: Call today for all your Spring Deck Projects. Free Estimates. (330) 977-3020
10 to 20 hours a week Please contact Steve at Mayfield Church steve@mayfieldchurch.org
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Classifieds FOR SALE
GARAGE/ESTATE SALES
Boys BMX style Huffy Bicycle. Like new, barely used. Fully assembled. 20inch wheels. Delivery may be available. Photos available. $50. 440-812-3712.
If you need to have a moving sale or estate sale. Call Kathy Willis at 440-8403226.
InvaCare Model 5301-IVC, like new home electric hospital bed, with head & foot boards, foam top mattress, springs, and motorized parts. Can be seen at St Mark’s Chesterland, call 440-729-1668 between 9am and Noon. First $100 takes it all. Brown eggs from free range hens, no antibiotics, no hormones, $3/doz. Local beef. 13137 StRt 608 Claridon. 440-6365747. (2) Gun cabinets, extension ladder, new men’s leather coat, exercise equipment, freezer, cookware, Kirby cleaner, Call 440-773-4407. Scheid’s steel carports are the ultimate cost effective option to shield your vehicle against the natural elements. Call 440-632-6321, www.scheidsent.com. For Sale: Seven new aluminum screens, almond color, 49”x81” and two white aluminum screens, 45”x83.75”, $60 each. Gazelle exerciser $55. 440-548-2657.
If you’re thinking about having a “Down-sizing” or a house sale, now is the time call Bill Herrick now! 1-440-834-2787 KIRTLAND: 9630 Kirtland-Chardon Rd., June 24-26, 9am-5pm. Huge Multifamily Barn Sale. Old barn treasures, tools, antique railroad house jack, oil lamp, antique glass china cabinet, power and yard tools, glassware, misc antiques, furniture, outdoor items, women’s clothing all sizes, shoes, purses, children’s clothing, toys, holiday & home decor, books, and much more. BURTON: July 1st-2nd-3rd, 9am-5pm. 16450 Mumford Rd. Storage Unit Clean Out. Hospital bed, chair lift, lots of cookware, new Husqvarna sewing machine, Christmas decor, lots of free items including National Geographic. CHARDON: Wilders Mobile Home Park Community Garage Sales, Route 6 (1/2) mile west of Auburn) June 24-26, from 9am-4pm.
Daylilies over 450 varieties, $7 to $9 per large clup. Call 440-543-9303 or b440-5701327.
PETS & ANIMALS For Sale Lhasa Apse house dog. 5 yr old, neutered male, good with children. Black, Gray, White $200. Call 440-6321316. Rosie: 6 month dilute calico cat, spayed, playful. Not shy but never held/loved before her foster home. Needs good indoor home. 440-321-2485
German Shepard, purebred (floppy ears), male, neutered, 1-1/2 years old, loves kids, great watch dog. 440-548-5749. Kittens, approx 8 weeks, will be vaccinated, spayed/neutered. Adoption fee covers some costs. Need good indoor homes. Rebecca 440-321-2485
REAL ESTATE Thompson Twp - 1 acre scenic rolling building lot, side street lots of privacy. $12,900. 440-289-0708.
WANTED TO BUY Buying all Stanley Bailey planes and machinist tools. Call Karl at 440-812-3392. Old fishing tackle wanted: fishing lures (wood or plastic), tackle boxes, wooden duck decoys. Call Lee 440-313-8331.
WORK WANTED Retired nurse seeking part-time employment. 440-834-8416.
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