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Merry Middlefield will return to Middlefield for the sixth year with area businesses collecting new, unwrapped toys and gift cards to be donated to local non-profit charities. This is a group effort of Middlefield Chamber of Commerce member businesses, sponsors, volunteers and others who donate their gifts and time. On Saturday, Dec. 10, catch the Grinch in action between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., when he appears at various participating businesses during the day to steal gifts that have been donated by the community. Kiwanis Club of East Geauga will hold a breakfast in the Cardinal High School multi-purpose room. The Grinch and his dog Max will stop by from 9-11 a.m. and will be signing books (one per family) while they last. Kiwanis is asking visitors to donate a toy to receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win a great prize. A craft show from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. will round out the morning at the high school, located at 15928 E. High St., in Middlefield Village. The fun continues at 6 p.m. inside Great Lakes Outdoor Supply, 14855 N. State St., Middlefield. The Grinch, Max and Cindy Lou Who will deliver an award-winning dramatic performance where the Grinch will have a change of heart. After the performance, visit Santa for a free photo with Grinch, Max and Cindy Lou Who. Bring a camera and stay for the fireworks at 8 p.m. Middlefield Chamber asks that anyone donating consider gift cards and new unwrapped toys. A few ideas to help in selecting the toys include dolls, stuffed animals, board games, remote control cars, and sporting goods. All items collected will be given to local non-profit organizations for distribution. Look for the green standing Grinch and Grinch posters at collection locations.
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Middlefield Village Mayor Ben Garlich itemized positive changes in the village during his annual State of the Village luncheon at Mary Yoder’s Amish Kitchen Oct. 18.
Mayor Proud of Middlefield’s Continuing Achievements By Ann Wishart ann@karlovecmedia.com Middlefield Village Mayor Ben Garlich itemized the successes the village has seen during his term and laid out his to-do list during the annual State of the Village address Oct. 18. “It may seem like bragging – and I am,” he said to the crowd of residents, businesspeople and officials at Mary Yoder’s Amish Kitchen. Garlich mentioned half a dozen deserted businesses that have been repurposed or replaced by ACE Hardware, Taco Bell, Tractor Supply, ALDI and others. “Our focus was to get those spaces filled and create an environment of cooperation and support,” he said, adding Harrington Square has been remodeled. “We see more activity in this community in a year than many see in a decade,” he said. Hartville Hardware and Lumber is building just west of the village and Garlich said he is hoping the company will want the parcel to be annexed. Yoder Furniture has moved
into the village and Heritage Mantels is next, he said. Renovations and expansions are not limited to retail operations. Ohman Family Living has expanded its Briar Hill nursing home to include several nearby houses the family has renovated for senior living, Garlich said Village council created a storefront improvement fund to provide grants to businesses looking to start a facelift. Two businesses have applied and Garlich said applicants are welcome. Infrastructure has been a priority for the village and the mayor credited voters for approving a 0.25% earned income tax in 2018. The financial boost of more than $600,000 per year has led to repaving streets and drilling a new well for the village water supply soon, Garlich said. He and his administration are working on 2023 initiatives that include attracting a hotel to build in the village. “A hotel is a high priority for us. The Amish community is crying for one,” the mayor said, adding he also wants to get University Hospitals to set up an urgent care
facility in the village. Most of the doctors in the area can’t take on new patients, Garlich said. He credited Leslie Gambosi-McCoy, village administrator, for much of the business the village has brought in. She also secured a $1.4 million grant for the new well, which is likely to cost $2.5 million, he said. Despite the last two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the village continues on a sound financial footing, reported village Fiscal Officer Nick Giardina, adding, however, the future looked a little murky when the virus was peaking in 2020 and 2021. “Finally, we are at a place where we can see some normalcy,” he said before Garlich began his address. “We’ve weathered this pandemic, financially, very well, thankfully.” The income tax withholding revenue from businesses is like a barometer of Middlefield’s economic health, Giardina said. The businesses are doing quite well, with many employees making good wages and employment up, See Middlefield • Page 5
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Town Crier State of the Schools
Nov. 4, 8-9:30 a.m. Superintendents of Geauga County public schools will share how their schools are setting students up for success and how they have adapted to meet the unique needs of their students at the next Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) breakfast at Kent State University – Geauga, 14111 Claridon Troy Road, Burton. Facilitated by Superintendent Jennifer Felker, of the Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve, the discussion will focus on growth, innovation, accomplishments and overcoming challenges specific to their school districts. Breakfast and networking begin at 8 a.m. Free and open to the public. For information or to register, call 440564-1060 or email info@geaugagrowth.com.
FGP Explorers Series
Nov. 5, 10:30 a.m. Join Foundation for Geauga Parks for a 1.1 mile walk with commentary and observations by professional naturalist through Whitlam Woods, 12500 Pearl Road, Hambden Township. Preregistration is required; visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-5641048.
Geauga Skywatchers Club
Nov. 7, 6;30 p.m. Join Geauga Skywatchers Club for an astronomy presentation by a member of The Chagrin Valley Astronomical Society at the Chardon Public Library. Visit www.GeaugaLibrary.libcal.com to register.
Woodland Wednesdays
Nov. 9, 4-6:30 p.m. The Woodland Wednesdays series continues with “Maple Madness! From Our Trees to Your Table” at Seldom Seen Farm, 10055 Madison Road, Montville Township. Learn more about maple syrup production, other agroforestry opportunities and the importance of managing a sugarbush for forest health. Featured speakers are Kevin Holy, of Seldom Seen Farm, and Jason Grossman, maple specialist for H2O Innovation. Registration is required for the free program by Nov. 7; call Geauga SWCD at 440-834-1122.
Friends of WomenSafe Dinner
Nov. 10, 6-8 p.m. Friends of WomenSafe hosts its semi-annual dinner and general meeting at Heritage House, 11 East Park St., Chardon. Meet with active members of the organization, hear about plans for the coming year and find ways to volunteer. All are welcome. Call 440-285-3741 to RSVP or visit www. friendsofwomensafe.org. In addition, FOW is sponsoring a raffle for four tickets to the Cleveland Browns-New Orleans Saints football game on Dec. 24. Seats, valued at $200, are in section 539. Raffle tickets cost $10 each or three for $20. Purchase raffle tickets online. The winners, who need not be present, will be picked at the FOW theater party on Nov. 27.
Veterans Day Dinner
Nov. 11, 4:30-7 p.m. The Burton American Legion Atwood-Mauck Post 459 on Goodwin Street in Burton is serving soup and chili on Veterans Day. The event is free to all veterans.
Annual Turkey Dinner
Red Cross Blood Drive
Genealogical Society Meets
Thanksgiving Dessert Sale
Nov. 8, 4:30-7 p.m. The Women’s Fellowship of Parkman Congregational Church are preparing and serving their annual Election Day turkey dinner with all the trimmings at the church located at 18265 Madison Road in Parkman. The drive-through, carryout only dinners are $15 per person.
Nov. 8, 7 p.m. Shelley Bishop will present "The Case of the Missing Will" via Zoom at the next meeting of the Geauga County Genealogical Society. Registration is required. Visit gcgsoh.org and click on Programs and Links.
Nov. 15, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The American Red Cross will host a blood drive at First United Methodist Church, 14999 So. State St., Middlefield. As a thank-you for donating, all who come to give Nov.1-22 will receive a $10 e-gift card by email to a merchant of choice. Visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800733-2767 to make an appointment.
Huntsburg Congregational Church is holding a Thanksgiving dessert sale and is accepting orders for 9-inch pumpkin or apple pies and pumpkin rolls. Cost is $10 each. Place orders by calling or texting Debbie at 234-600-9582 by Nov. 16 for pickup on Nov. 22 from 3-6 p.m.
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By Rick Seyer The above photo is something you don’t see every day on the streets of Middlefield: A plane flying right through the downtown intersection. Actually, it was on its way to a display setup by Firebird Aviation, which at one time managed our local airport. The plane was just a part of a bigger display set up in 1971 for the Swiss Cheese Festival. Pictured below is the SUNOCO gas station that was located next to the cemetery.
It sat right where Quest For Health currently is located. This building had many uses during its lifetime. Sam Richards and his sons and sonin-law operated the Sunoco station and a tire recapping division called TRIO PRODUCTS at the same time. Earlier it had served as an automotive showroom for Owen Halstead, who sold new cars. It was also the earlier location of the Methodist Church that later was built in 1909 at its present location on South State Avenue.
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Rambling from Windsor By Ruth Byler Windsor Township Oct.. 15, Saturday. Happy birthday, Elva. I miss you. Oct.. 16, Sunday. Mom and Dad drove out to Marty an Esther for brunch. They had a beautiful day for the drive. We were to Billy & Rach in eve and got to see baby Thomas. Oct. 17, Monday. Happy 71st birthday Mrs. John Yoder Fannie. Aunt Fanny left for Florida this morning. (Spending time with
Joe’s). There were too many sisters in the kitchen in eve. Haw, such a ruckus! Oct. 18, Tuesday. The eighth-grader, teachers and parents of Woodland View School spent the day visiting local schools. Brother Marty, Esther, Grandma and a few of Dad’s siblings were here tonight. Oct. 19, Wednesday. Jurisdiction . . . The eighth-grader of this house could not get that word out of her head. We heard it numerous times in numerous weird phrases. And no, they didn’t make sense! We heard the spelling, the definition and all.
Gardening & Cooking With Catherine By Catherine Yoder Parkman Township Hello everyone, welcome to my new recipe and gardening column. I am Catherine Yoder and 58 years old. I have six children, all married, and 22 grandchildren. Today, I’ll be writing about apples, as this is the time of year for them. To preserve them all winter, I take an ice chest and the size I want. Then I wrap the apples in paper towels, one by one, and layer them in the chest. In between layers I put layers of newspaper. I do this first of November and they stay till March. For fresh warm apple sauce, take 8 apples, core, peel and then chunk into a kettle. Add 3/4 cup of water and boil till soft. Then I mash them and you can add 1/2 cup of sugar (optional). Also add a bit of cinnamon. This is delicious served warm.
Apple Fritter Rings
Ingredients: 1 egg 2/3 cup milk 1 tsp canola oil 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 tbsp sugar 1 tsp baking powder Dash of salt 5 large apples 1-1/2 cups canola oil 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 tsp cinnamon Directions: In a bowl, beat egg, milk and 1 tsp oil. Combine flour, sugar, baking soda and salt. Stir into egg mixture until smooth. (Batter will be thick.) Peel, core and cut apples into 1/2-inch rings. In a skillet or
deep batter fryer, heat oil to 375 degrees. Dip apples into batter, fry a few at a time until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Combine 1/4 cup sugar and cinnamon, and sprinkle over hot fritters. Serve warm. Yields 2 dozen. This is delicious! I am going to write about hydrangeas. There a quite a few types of them. There’s oakleaf, large leaf, mountain, smooth leaf. The mountain hydrangeas do well in cooler climates. These are lacey flowers and have beautiful white cone-shaped flowers and the foliage turns into a rich wine-colored leaves. These are also nice to dry. Hardy hydrangeas are easy to grow. Like the Fire Light variety they grow fast and are more of a bushy kind. The Fire Light is white and then in the fall turn to burgundy pink. These are amazing to dry for arrangements you can enjoy year round. The large leaf hydrangeas are a variety of colors: lavender, blue, pink, dark pink, two-toned. These should be given an acidity boost in the spring before they bloom. This will keep them the nicest colors and will keep them that color for a long time. I have eight hydrangea bushes. You can prune off the flowers in fall and dead areas. To dry them, I tie them together and let them hang somewhere dry. You can actually dry them even in water. They keep their color more if you do it this way. When dry, take out of water. You can also spray paint the dried flowers for desired color. I have so much fun arranging them. In the spring, when starting to grow again, cut off dead branches. Be careful you don’t cut off ones growing. Well bottoms here . . . will see you all next time.
Oct. 20, Thursday. Mom was shopping in a.m. with Aunt Sara, Dorothy and Grandma. Rose helped me do some cleaning in eve. Oct. 21, Friday. Beautiful, beautiful weather! I will be staying with the Zarack kids till tomorrow night. We spent a lot of time outside, getting the most of the sunshine. Mom’s family gathered at Eli’s for Uncle Tim’s 70th birthday. Sorry you didn’t get to see me :) Mahlon and Ada Mast moved to Erps Mose’ place. Oct. 22, Saturday. Another gorgeous day. Noah Mast was taken to the hospital this morning. Doesn’t sound the best. Selwyn and Shaw received a trophy when their team won the championship game. Good work guys. Oct. 23, Sunday. Neighbor Jake is dealing with a backache and couldn’t be at church. And another older couple from church will have reason to can turkey tomorrow, at least they didn’t do that today yet, too. I am keeping their names off here for my own good. Melva and Martha left for California early this morning. They are going with Amtrak and we’ll meet Sam and Ada somewhere and travel back with them till Chicago. We are going to miss them so much till they get back. But hope you have a great time. Oct. 24, Monday. Happy 19th birthday to Erma Mast and happy 17th to Linda Byler. Bill and Carrie Reiter stopped by today. Oct. 25, Tuesday. Our family was to Mary Yoder’s in eve for dinner, also Marty and Esther. At least everybody tried to act normal while they ate, for once, except for Robert, who obviously he didn’t get the hint. Dad stopped at Heritage so the kiddos could see where the airplane is in the field. Sam Hochestler Ida is having major surgery done. Oct. 26, Wednesday. Would’ve been good to curl up and do nothing. But I guess it was a good day to clean. Oct. 27, Thursday. Mom to Aaron Miller and Kathy Mast’s wedding. We had lots of dust to clean at work because of the remodeling that’s going on, but, oh, it looks nice. Oct. 28, Friday. I was at home today. Very nice and very unusual to be home on a Friday
or any day for that matter. Dad fell in the veal barn, knocked a tooth loose and is suffering a very sore mouth. Oct. 29, Saturday. Mom and I were shopping in Erie today, along with two aunts, three cousins, a sister-in-law, three friends and their moms. Was a short day because we had problems with the trailer lights before we started off. But thanks to the friends around the corner for helping us out and letting us use theirs. Not sure who gained more gray hair though ... the moms or the daughters? :) ‘Till next time . . . and remember in life it’s important to know when to stop arguing with people and simply let them be wrong.
Recipe: Caramel Apple Dip
Ingredients: 1 - 8 oz. block cream cheese softened 1/3 cup sugar 1 - 16 oz. container caramel dip or caramel sauce 1/2 cup toffee bits Directions: Place the cream cheese and sugar in a bowl, and mix until cream and smooth. Spread the cream cheese mixture in an even layer in a three-cup serving dish. Spread the caramel and evenly over the cream cheese. Top with toffee bits and eat with sliced apples.
Recipe: Apple Dumplings
Dough: 2 cup flour 2-1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1-1/2 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup shortening 1/2 cup milk Sauce: 2 cups brown sugar 2 cups water 1/4 cup butter 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Six apples peeled and cut and halves Directions: Roll out the dough, cut in squares. Place one apple half on each square. Wet edges of dough and press into a ball around the apple. Set dumplings in pan. Pour sauce over dumplings and bake until apples are soft. Serve with milk or ice cream.
Coffee Break with Sue By Susan Yoder Middlefield Township A friendly greeting to all who read these lines. We had a rainy day, but there is sunshine forecast for the near future. Tomorrow Mom and I have plans to spend some time with our friends Kathy Miller and her daughter Laura Kauffman. We want to go to Emmalee’s 2nd Tine Around store in Newbury. A delightful vintage-type store. She paints a lot of the furniture she gets, also smaller items. We found a nice oak table and four chairs there for Dad and Mom. They sold their larger set earlier this summer at their auction. There seems to be more second-hand stores around — or am I only now noticing? Our brother-in-law David L. Miller, husband of Norm’s sister Susan, is suffering with brain tumors (Gleo-Blastoma). He’s 54. There address is 4819 T.R. 606, Fredericksburg, OH 44627. There isn’t much to do and the doctors give him little hope. He did take
some radiation treatments and I believe chemo pills. I haven’t been out and about much and I’m struggling to find something to write; I don’t want to bore you. Some kind people gave a pony to our granddaughters (AlKatie). They are loving it. They have a housedog, Pomeranian puppy, that we are getting from them. It’s been a little challenging for them to get it trained, so they want to sell it. If we have it here they can still keep tabs on it (smile). Who knows maybe we won’t have it long. We’ll see. We got out apples today from Mullet’s; they are good. I look forward to making applesauce and pie filling. I can my pie filling like Norm’s grandma did. I think it turns out better for me than other recipes I’ve tried. I just slice them and put a syrup on them, same as peaches or pears, then thicken it when I use them. ‘Til next time…..pray to have eyes that see the best in people, a heart that forgives the worse, a mind that forgets the bad and a soul that never loses faith.
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Faith Matters Simply Trust Learning to live your life in the present ry and carry heavy burdens, and I will give moment is not that easy. Some people get you rest.” Psalm 91 tells us, “I will protect bogged down looking backwards. They camp those who call on me, I will answer; I will be out on some event or experience in their past with them in trouble. I will rescue and honor that was painful, and find it difficult to move them.” When Moses died, Joshua was instructed on. Hurtful memories make them a prisoner to lead the nation of Israel into the Promised Land. However, the land was ocof that which is now just history. cupied by many different warring Of course, it is also possible to try groups who were determined to to bask forever in the happiness defeat any such attempts. In adof some past achievement, and dition, the Israelites had to cross that renders a person less capable over the Jordan river that was of accomplishing something new flowing swift and deep at flood and better. stage. No doubt, Joshua’s fears Still others allow thoughts and threatened to overcome his faith. worries about the future to make However, God repeatedly encourit nearly impossible to enjoy the By Roger Kruse blessings of life here and now. Preoccupation aged him to be strong and courageous, rathwith thoughts about what might go wrong, er than fearful or discouraged. The Lord’s produce not only anxiety, but also, a para- promise assured Joshua that He would never lyzing fear. The result is often unhappiness leave him. God’s powerful presence would which may affect and diminish our physical surely be with Him wherever He went. Joshua trusted the Lord and many mirahealth as well. During my recent travels in India, I found cles and victories followed. I also found peace myself in circumstances that produced a fear and rest in India when God told me to, “Simthat gripped my heart. I began to try to work ply trust.” By faith, I determined to cease my through possible scenarios that depended on strivings and put my circumstances and outwhat I could do to improve the final outcome. come in God’s hands alone. He did not fail One idea led to still others, which brought me. ‘God is my Helper. I will not fear. What only confusion about what would be best. It can mere man do to me?” How about you? What battle are you fightbecame very complicated. My worry persisting now? Will you persist in trying to solve ed. I even found myself troubled as I tried your problems on your own, of will you enlist to sleep. My dreams also reflected fears run the help of the Jesus, the Prince of Peace. He wild. Of course, God does not intend for any us is ready to show you what He can do, as you to get mired in past memories or future wor- “simply trust” in Him. ries. His Word exhorts us to turn things over Roger Kruse is always learning to rely on to Him in prayer. There is no reason for you and me to carry our own load of care. Jesus the words of Jesus, who said, “Fear is useless, said, ”Come to me, all of you who are wea- what is needed is trust.”
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adding to the earned income tax revenue. But it wasn’t always so. “Ten years ago, the village only had $2 million in cash reserves left,” he said. “Ben Garlich and council have been able to take us from that point to where we are at $11.5 million (cash balance).” Despite a looming recession, receipts rose to $6.17 million in 2022 and income tax withholdings to $2.43 million. “The village is in a much stronger position, by far, than in the last severe economic slowdown,” Giardina said. “The village will
be able to take advantage of the interest rate environment with its investments.” Capital improvements, funded by the income tax boost, include resurfacing of Button and Pierce streets, telemetry upgrades for the water plant, catch basin and hydrant repairs and a new well to be drilled, he said. Tests to find the best location for a fourth water well are being conducted. Since the income tax was passed in 2018, the capital improvements fund has grown to $2.84 million, of which $1.96 million has been used, Giardina said. “The village is strong and doing very well,” he said. “Hopefully, we will keep it going into the future.”
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Real Estate Transfers Following is a list of area real estate transfers for the weeks ending Oct. 14 and Oct. 21, 2022, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only. MIDDLEFIELD TOWNSHIP Charles B. White (trustee), Kinsman Road, to Sherpa Development Company LLC, $575,000. (25.34 acres) Benedict N. and Alma D. Mullet, 15945 Adams Road, to Robert D. and Dorothy M. Fisher, $290,000. (4.93 acres) MIDDLEFIELD VILLAGE Geauga Self Storage LLC, Tare Creek
Parkway, to Sherpa Development Company LLC, $44,200. (1.13 acres) Geauga Self Storage LLC, Tare Creek Parkway, to Sherpa Development Company LLC, $33,400. (0.87 acres) Sherpa Development Company LLC, parcel 2, to Charles B. White (trustee), $33,400. (0.87 acres) PARKMAN TOWNSHIP Linda I. Yutzy, 16510 Bundysburg Road, to KG Enterprises Inc., $100. (0.25 acres) Melvin L. Sr. and Emma A. Yoder, 18345 Hobart Road, to Nathaniel M. and Kathryn J. Mullet, $155,000. (1.75 acres)
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Help Available for Home Energy Bills Staff Report The Ohio Department of Development and Geauga County Job and Family Services want to remind Geauga County residents that assistance is available to help with their home energy bills. The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) helps Ohioans at or below 175% of the federal poverty guidelines pay their heating bills. Ohioans who are threatened with disconnection; have been disconnected from their utility service; transferring service; or establishing new services, at or below 25% bulk fuel may be eligible for the HEAP Winter Crisis Program (WCP), which begins Nov. 1, 2022. Geauga residents may apply for the WC P through Geauga County JFS by calling 440-285-1299. Application for the WCP is by telephone interview only and appointments
currently are being scheduled. Ohioans can visit energyhelp.ohio.gov to apply online, download a copy of the application or find contact information for a local Energy Assistance Provider. Individuals will need to have copies of the following documents to include with their application: • Most recent utility bills, • List of all household members, birthdates, and Social Security numbers, • Proof of income for the past 30 days for all household members, • Proof of Citizenship or legal residency for all household members, and • Proof of disability, if applicable. HEAP benefits are applied to an individual’s energy bill after Jan. 1. Residents needing immediate assistance with their energy bills should contact Geauga County JFS at 440-285-9141.
Community Meetings Listed are public meetings and executive sessions in Huntsburg, Middlefield and Parkman townships, the Village of Middlefield and Cardinal Schools for the coming weeks. (Please note: These meeting notices are NOT legal notices.) Geauga County: Nov. 8, 7:30 a.m. – Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District, Ste. 240, 9:30 a.m. – Geauga County Commissioners; Nov. 15, 9:30 a.m. – Geauga County Commissioners, 1 p.m. – Geauga Trumbull Solid Waste Management District, at Warren District Office, 4 p.m. – Emergency Planning Commission, at 12518 Merritt Road, Munson; Nov. 16, 5 p.m. – Board of Health, Ste. 333, 6 p.m. – Board of Developmental Disabilities, at 8200 Cedar Road, Chester. All county meetings are held at the Geauga County Administrative Building, 12611 Ravenwood Drive (Ste. #), Claridon, unless otherwise noted. County commissioners meetings are held in Suite 350.
Huntsburg Township: Nov. 7, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals, approval of minutes; Nov. 15, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings held at the Town Hall, 16534 Mayfield Road. Middlefield Township: Nov. 14, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All trustees meetings are held at Township Office, 15228 Madison Road, unless otherwise noted. Middlefield Village: Nov. 8, 5:30 p.m. – Streets, Sidewalks & Utilities, 6 p.m. – Planning Commission; Nov. 10, 5:30 p.m. – Parks & Recreation, 6 p.m. – Finance & Ordinance, 6:30 p.m. – Safety Committee, 7 p.m. – Village Council. All meetings are at the Municipal Center, 14860 N. State Ave. Parkman Township: Nov. 15, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, unless otherwise noted. Cardinal BOE: Nov. 9, 6:30 p.m., meeting/work session. All meetings held at BOE Office, 15982 E. High St., Middlefield, unless otherwise indicated.
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Why Did the Woolly Bear Cross the Road? By Tami Gingerich
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Every October, my driving becomes a bit erratic. As a lover of lepidoptera (butterflies and moths), it only makes sense that I would swerve left and right, occasionally crossing the center line in order to avoid flattening the barrage of woolly bears that have magically begun their autumnal movements. Woolly bears and autumn go hand in hand. As the green leaves begin their colorful transformation into various shades of reds, yellows and purples, warmer days bring the addition of orange and black, as woolly bears make their appearance by the hundreds, as they parade across local roads. Most think of woolly bears as just that, a fuzzy caterpillar. But there is so much more to their lives, a complete metamorphosis, in fact. A woolly bear is actually the larvae of an Isabella Tiger Moth. These moths, around 2-inches long, begin making their appearance in May and June at porch lights around the county. Having recently emerged from their cocoons, they are a lovely, pinkish-orange in color with an abdomen sporting a line of black spots. The moths are quick to mate and deposit their eggs. Unlike some lepidopteran species that feed exclusively on just one or two species of host plant, the Isabella Tiger Moth isn’t picky. She lays her eggs on many species of trees and shrubs as well as on grasses and forbs. Having such a wide buffet ensures the
Senior News & Events Advance Directives
Nov. 9, 1-2 p.m. The Geauga County Bar Association Advance Directives Committee and Hospice of the Western Reserve will distribute standard forms and present information and answer questions regarding health care powers of attorney and living wills at the Geauga County
Office Building. They will return Nov. 16 with attorneys from the Geauga Bar to help seniors complete the forms and notarize them. Half hour appointments will be made for the day. Seniors who wish to attend the program must register with the Geauga County Department of Aging by calling 440-279-2130 by 4:30 p.m. Nov. 8.
Schools Resource Center Session
Nov. 14, 6:30 p.m. LEAF will hold a free virtual information session, “Community College Options and Applications,” on a Google Meet. A panel of local community college ad-
missions representatives will provide information on programs available locally, the application process, timelines and financial aid. Register online at www.leaf-ohio.org or call 440-525-7095.
success of a larger percentage of her offspring. Upon hatching from their eggs, which are deposited in large groups, the tiny caterpillars feed together for the first few days before dispersing to forage on their own. Throughout the summer they eat and grow and are hardly ever seen. However, to come across a tiny woolly bear in its early development is pure cuteness. By Autumn, the caterpillars have attained good size and around the time of the first frosts that inevitably kill their food sources, they begin their determined wanderings. You see, unlike other moth caterpillars which form a cocoon in the fall and overwinter to produce a moth the following spring, woolly bears follow a different agenda. Their autumn ambles are simply a search for a secluded spot in which they can safely overwinter in their current stage until the spring. During winter hibernation, woolly bears have been known to freeze solid with no ill effects. This is because their bodies produce a chemical anti-freeze that keeps their organs and body tissues from becoming damaged. Have you ever trudged out through the snow to grab an armload of firewood and found a woolly bear sleeping between the logs? In a case like this, moving it to a new sheltered location would be a great act of kindness! With the onset of spring along with warmer temperatures, woolly bear caterpillars rouse from their sleep and begin to eat again. After a few weeks they seek out yet another
sheltered spot. Here, they combine the bristly hairs which cover their bodies with fine silk to form a neat, fuzzy cocoon. In less than a month, their transformation into an adult moth is complete and the cycle begins again. It is said that the Woolly Bear can predict the nature of the upcoming winter by its coloration. A caterpillar that displays more orange than black foretells of a mild winter with little snow and warmer temperatures. Larger bands of black indicate that a severe winter with frigid air and lots of snow is in the making. Alas, this is simply a myth. Actually, as the caterpillar grows, the black hairs tend to be replaced by orange ones each time it molts, producing a host of mature caterpillars that give a nod to a gentle winter. So why DO woolly bears cross the road? It would seem to us, because of the large numbers that we see, that the caterpillars are actually attracted to pavement. Rest assured, however, that the same numbers you see crossing roads are present crossing driveways, fields, pastures, lawns, the entire countryside. Since roads don’t provide much cover for a caterpillar searching for seclusion, I think it is safe to say that a woolly bear crosses the road simply to get to the other side! Tami Gingrich is a lifelong resident of Geauga County. She recently retired from a 31year career as a Field Naturalist for Geauga Park District. She and her husband reside on a small farm in Parkman Township.
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Trick-or-treaters wait their turn for goodies during Trick or Trunk at Jordak Elementary School.
Teacher Wins Grant
Cardinal High School teacher Kim Richards was selected for one of the 2022 California Casualty Music and Arts grants. Her application was one of hundreds received across the country. Mrs. Richards and Cardinal Schools are the recipients of a certificate and a $250 music and arts grant from California Casualty. The California Casualty Music & Arts Grant was established to provide support for K-12 public schools negatively impacted by reduced budgets. Partnering with education associations for over 70 years, California Casualty understands the importance of music and arts education for children.
Trunk Or Treat
Jordak Elementary School’s annual Trunk or Treat event was bigger and better than ever in 2022. With over 30 trunks open to pass out candy, no one went home empty handed. Parent and staff volunteers were joined by Cardinal groups including the transportation department, Cardinal Silks flag line, Cardinal Huskies Wrestling, Cardinal Drama Club and the Cardinal Levy Committee. The Middlefield fire and police departments also joined in the fun.
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Mrs. Kim Richards, left, receives a music and arts grant from California Casualty.
The PTO thanks Blue Jay Orchards for donating apples for the hanging apple game as well as Twisted Dish for coming to provide dinner for the families. The PTO also thanks all the parents and students who sent in candy, donated their time passing out candy, donated their talent at face painting and helped with making and running games and organizing the event. It is an extraordinary event for the whole Cardinal community.
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Ken Humphrey, left, from East Geauga Kiwanis presents a check to Cardinal Middle School Principal Paul Gerycz. Kiwanis is sponsoring the Student of the Month program at the middle school.
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Geauga Park District For more information and registration, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Holly Days Artisan Boutique
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Cardinal Local School District was recognized by the Ohio Positive Behavior Intervention Supports (PBIS) Network for its dedication to PBIS implementation. Celebrating the district earning PBIS recognition are (l to r) Michael Chaffee, Joel Kithcart, Joe DiMattia, Mike Hall, Melissa Cardinal and Maureen Fowler.
District Wide Training
Cardinal Local School District staff had a fabulous day of professional development to help sharpen their skills to try to provide the best to the students of the district. There was high quality professional development in literacy for elementary staff with Language Essentials for Teachers of Reading and Spelling train-
ing (LETRS) with Ohio Literacy Lead Michelle Elia; middle school and high school staff continued training in the Keys to Literacy vocabulary; and noncertified staff learned or received a refresher in crisis prevention intervention as well as required/mandated webinar work. Additionally, everyone had a great time celebrating all the hard work Cardinal staff puts in every day.
Police Blotter The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Middlefield Village Police Department, Oct. 14-27, 2022. ANIMAL PROBLEM Oct. 14 8:51 a.m., Royal Oak Drive. Caller into station suspicious skunk laying in vacant field next to caller’s house. Checked on skunk and it appeared to be sleeping. Caller was advised to contact police if it wakes up and shows abnormal behavior. Oct. 17 7:41 p.m., Cedarwood Court. Neighbor’s dog came into caller’s yard and bit caller’s 5-yerar-old child on the butt. Didn’t draw blood. Denied medical care. Caller wanted incident documented only. DRUGS Oct. 19 7:30 p.m., West High Street. Store employees found a bag of a white powdery substance on the floor of the store. Nature changed from suspicious to drugs. FRAUD Oct. 21 9:44 p.m., South Springdale Avenue. Elderly female at customer service purchased gift cards, possible scam through Amazon. Female went to customer service requesting to get a refund for $500 worth of gift card purchases. Believes she was being scammed by someone representing themselves as Amazon. SUSPICIOUS Oct. 23 1:06 p.m., Brian Court. Caller has been having an ongoing issue with his neighbor and when he went out to mow he found dog feces on his driveway. He believes the neighbor put it there. Officer responded and spoke with complainant. Advised him the feces appeared to be consistent with raccoon feces. Complainant does not know where it came from.
Oct. 24 7:49 p.m., South State Avenue. Red truck parked in handicap spot blaring music. Driver is trying to pass alcohol off to juveniles. Male asked juveniles, “Do you like to drink beer.” The juveniles said, “Yes.” Male in red truck has not entered the store to purchase alcohol yet. Officer spoke with clerk at Circle K. THEFT Oct. 18 3:32 p.m., West High Street. Tractor Supply reported an unknown male purchased a safe on Saturday and his check returned today as non-sufficient funds. They’d like us to check the cameras to see if we can locate a gold van and determine who the male in it is. Investigation pending.
Nov. 4, 5-9 p.m. Nov. 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Browse a premier selection of nature-themed holiday decor and gifts for sale by regional artisans at the West Woods Nature Center in Russell Township. With indoor and outdoor vendors, it is the perfect opportunity to find items for everyone. The Mistletoe Market also features handmade gifts created by young artisans.
White House Holidays
Nov. 9, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Celebrate the season with accomplished floral designer Bill Hixson, longtime White House decorator, during a holiday open house at The West Woods Nature Center. His annual demonstration and presentation in the park also allows the public to enjoy his take on the folklore and tradition associated with holiday ornaments. Some of his creations may be available for sale and signing. Light refreshments will also be served. Registration is required.
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Classifieds AUTOS & PARTS Tires: (2) BF Goodrich P255/70R15 Eagle GT/TA, nearly new, $350/OBO. 440897-7300. Four (4) snow tires on aluminum alloy rims, excellent condition. Sumitomo Ice Edge, 205/55R16/91T. Off BMW 328IXDrive. James, 216-218-2589. 2006 Dodge Dakota: 4-door, 6-foot bed, 4 wheel drive V8, power heated seats. 117,000 miles. $3,500. 216-456-7199.
FOR RENT Nice 2BR/1B Ranch: Acre yard, stove, basement, garage. No pets/smoking. Garrettsville schools. Rt422, 2.5 mi east Parkman. $850/mo. Util./Sec. 440-5488087.
FOR SALE FREE FREE - Wood and ash tree needs taken down, Middlefield Village, solid wood. Dave 440-221-3915.
Spinning wheel, yarn winder, Royal 1900’s typewriter, Polyroyal-TRF radio, IRC-Kadette radio, Victrola oak floor model, table-top hand-crank paper-roll organ. 440-533-5292. Did you know that Maple Leaf subscribers are entitled to one free classified line ad for each week of their subscription? Up to 20 words - perfect for selling personal items, vehicles or anything else you might have! An in-county one-year subscription is only $50 ($45 for seniors). Only $65 for those who live outside Geauga County or snowbirds. Call 440-729-7667, email ads@karlovecmedia.com or write to Geauga County Maple Leaf, 8389 Mayfield Road, Ste. B5, Chesterland, OH 44026. (2) 40# propane tanks $40/ea. (1) 20# propane tank $10. (2) DeWalt Electric 40-gal air compressors $225/ea. King industrial dust collector $325. (2) Lazy Boy chairs plus (1) chair-and-a-half $800 all three. Pampered Chef double grill pan $50. Paint Palomino Riding Horse, needs work $4,000/OBO. 440-635-7677.
Drive Spitfire 4 wheel power scooter. Can be disassembled for transportation. Used 5 times. $800. 440-286-4772. Snowblower: Yard Machine 5HP electric start, used, $395/OBO. 440-897-7300. Willow Tree Nativity Cre’che(stable) with Holy Family, two shepherds, four sheep, donkey, goat, metal stars, two angels and three wise men, E.C. $275. Coffee-table book, Rowdy Meadow, depicting estate located in Hunting Valley, $25. 440-548-2260. Shop AVON at home or office. Delivery and a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. Bev Thompson Avon Independent Sales Representative Call: 440-708-8045 Visit my Web site: https://www.avon.com/ myavon/bthompson8804 Dining room set in time for Thanksgiving: Stunning arts and crafts-style table with leaves, 8 chairs, buffet with inlaid marble top, china hutch and base, for all $2,500/OBO, call/text 440-668-8768 for more info.
Troy-bilt Chipper Shredder: Model C84325, 3” chipper, Briggs & Stratton engine, 11.50 series 250cc. $500/OBO. 440591-0149.
PETS & ANIMALS Wanted: Boarding for one horse, Dec April, need turnout, indoor arena, prefer self-care. 440-286-3840.
MISCELLANEOUS FREE fact: 95-97 percent of heroin or cocaine addicts started with marijuana. (National Survey on Drug Use and Health) St Jude Novena: May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be adored, glorified, loved and preserved throughout the world, now and forever. Sacred Heart of Jesus, pray for us. St Jude, worker of miracles, pray for us. St Jude, help for the hopeless, pray for us. RT.
REAL ESTATE We buy Houses and Land. Any condition or situation. Fast, friendly, local. Westwind Property Solutions. Text/call Wane today at 330-269-9595.
SERVICES Estate, garage, & building clean-outs. Also, scrap metal wanted. Call 440-4133119. Offering special discounts for interior and exterior painting and staining this season. 20+ years experience. Professional and insured. Call Dan 440-342-4552. John’s Plumbing: Affordable and reliable. Water heaters, toilets, faucets, drain cleaning, gas lines, sump pumps, well tanks. 440-285-0800. Taxi Service - All Hours - Call 440-3217555. Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses, we do most anything. Call between 8a-4p, 440-813-4272. No answer, leave message. Booking interior, remodeling and painting projects now! Licensed, insured and bonded. Service Member discounts! A&J Construction and Restoration. Andrew 440-749-3764.
WANTED TO BUY Buying all Stanley Bailey planes and machinist tools. Call Karl at 440-812-3392. 4 wheelers, 3 wheelers, dirt bikes, gocarts, mini bikes, golf carts, gators, farm tractors/equipment, trailers, riding mowers, snowplows. Paying cash. 440-413-3119. Old fishing tackle wanted: fishing lures (wood or plastic), mouse to bear traps, wooden duck decoys. Call Lee 440-3138331.
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karlovecmediagroup Seeking Sales Rep Karlovec Media Group is hiring account representatives to sell print and online advertising in and around Geauga County, specifically in the Chesterland and Kirtland areas. Candidates must be able to manage time wisely, meet deadlines and have reliable transportation. All of our staff must be willing to work in a team environment to help grow our newspapers. The ability to understand and live with a deadline-driven business is a must. The ideal candidate would have at least two years of sales experience.
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Middlef ield Community News from Middlefield, Parkman, Huntsburg and Surrounding Areas
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Telehealth Tech Optical, Optometrist Office, Chardon Walmart. Tues, Wed, Thur, no weekends. Salary based on experience. Email: woodbirch6483@gmail. com. Elder Care needed, around the clock, in Chesterland area, must be able to operate Hoyer, references required. Wages, R&B. 440-339-0519. Yard worker wanted part time for Fall. Starting @$16/hr cash, more with experience. Driver’s license preferred. 440338-3563.
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