Middlefield Post 11-30-22

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Community News from Middlefield, Parkman, Huntsburg and

Rotary Club Donates Thanksgiving Meals

More than 35 families and 136 individuals in need in Geauga Coun ty received Thanksgiving meals, including a whole frozen turkey or turkey breast with all the fixings topped with a pumpkin and apple pie, from the Rotary Club of Burton Middlefield (BMR) on Nov. 19.

Organized by club President Mike Valentino and his wife Linda, BMR worked in conjunction with the Geauga County Department of Job and Family Services to acquire a list of names that met the require ments for the effort. The Valenti nos then contacted all recipients and scheduled either a pickup or delivery.

Through the success of its Ma ple Splash Raffle, BMR was able to fund the purchase of the food items to fill the baskets from Dave’s Su

Samaritans Food Giveaway

The Samaritans Society of St. Edward’s and St. Lucy’s recently held its annual Thanksgiving food giveaway for families in need throughout the area. Many of the food items and monetary donations came from the Mid

Merry Middlefield Returns Dec. 10

Merry Middlefield returns to Middlefield for the sixth year with area businesses collecting new, un wrapped toys and gift cards to be donated to local non-profit charities.

Look for the green Grinch posters and yard signs at toy collection locations. Toys will be donated to WomenSafe, Toys for Tots, Geauga JFS, Family Pride of Northeast Ohio, Sunny Hope and Sunny Acres.

4 p.m., when he appears at various participating businesses during the day to steal the gifts that have been donated by the community.

Festival of Trees

Middlefield Historical So ciety will host its Festival of Trees, an enchanted forest of beautifully trimmed trees, glim mering lights and festive holiday décor, Dec. 3-4, 10-11, noon to 6 p.m. inside Middlefield’s his toric 1818 Century Inn, 14979 South State Ave. Visitors may vote on People’s Choice.

Admission is free; donations will be accepted.

For more information, leave a message at 440-632-0400 or call/text 440-241-2192.

Community Meetings

Teachers Association has awarded its 2022-23 teacher grants in amounts of $250 each. The awards are offered to current teachers in Geauga Coun ty public schools to fund creative projects that might not have been available through school resources. Grant recipients are: Alissa Bodner, Cardinal Local Schools K-4 music teacher; Greg Cicero, Cardinal Local Schools fifth-grade science teacher; Sarah Malloy, Timmons Elementary School second-grade teacher; and

grades 10-12 Advanced Placement psychology teacher.

Bodner will use her grant to fund the purchase of additional drums for elementary music to in corporate drumming patterns into daily procedures.

Cicero is planning to purchase multiple aquariums to help students understand the life cycles of ecosys tems. The aquariums will be changed to show food chains, decomposition, weathering and erosion.

As an added incentive for dropping off toys, several busi nesses are offering raffles, includ ing Halstead’s La-Z-Boy Specialty, RadioActive Electronics, Shetler’s Business Solutions, Middlefield Tire and Car Care Center, White House Chocolates, Rothenbuhler Cheesemakers, State Road Bat tery and Fabrics, The Marketplace Mall, Mary Yoder’s Amish Kitch en, Cinda’s Restaurant, Studio For Hair, His Daughter and East Geau ga Kiwanis Club during its pancake breakfast. Winning tickets will be drawn by Middlefield’s Grinch at each of the locations and shown live on the Middlefield Chamber of Commerce Facebook. Winners do not have to be present.

On Saturday, Dec. 10, catch the Grinch in action between 8 a.m. and

Kiwanis Club of East Geauga will hold a breakfast in the Cardinal High School multipurpose room. The Grinch and his dog Max will stop by from 9 to 11 a.m. to sign books, one per family, while they last. Kiwanis is asking visitors to donate a toy to receive a raffle tick et 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. in side Great Lakes Outdoor Supply, 14855 N. State St. in 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 cameras and stay for the fireworks at 8 p.m.

Merry Middlefield 12 Days of Christmas offers activities sched uled through Dec. 10. Look for the full schedule posted on the Middle field Chamber of Commerce web site, www.middlefieldcc.com.

Huntsburg Township: Dec. 6, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees; De3c. 12, 7 p.m. Board of Zoning Ap peals, public hearing on applica tion submitted by American Tow er, requesting a CUP to upgrade equipment on an existing cell tow er in the R-3 Residential District for the property located at 12611 Princeton Road. All meetings held at the Town Hall, 16534 Mayfield Road.

Middlefield Township: Dec. 12, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All trustees meetings are held at Township Office, 15228 Madison Road, unless otherwise noted.

Middlefield Village: Dec. 8, 5:30 p.m. – Streets, Sidewalks & Util ities, 6 p.m. – Planning Commis sion; Dec. 10, 5:30 p.m. – Parks & Recreation, 6 p.m. – Finance & Ordinance, 6:30 p.m. – Safety Committee, 7 p.m. – Village Coun cil. All meetings are at the Munic ipal Center, 14860 N. State Ave. Parkman Township: Dec. 6, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meet ings are held at the Communi ty House, 16295 Main Market Road, unless otherwise noted.

Cardinal BOE: Dec. 14, 6:30 p.m., regular meeting. All meet ings held at BOE Office, 15982 E. High St., Middlefield, unless oth erwise indicated.

July 8, along with monthly $1,000 cash winners beginning in January and continuing through May. Visit

Town Crier

Dorothy’s Porch Giveaway

Dec. 1 and 2, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Dorothy’s Porch, a free community give away of clothing for the family, bedding, household items, Christmas items, books and toys, will be held at Celebration Luther an Church, 10621 Auburn Road in Chardon.

Annual Christmas Sale

Dec. 2 and 3, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Middlefield United Methodist Church will be hosting its annual Christmas sale at the church located at 14999 South State Ave., Mid dlefield. Parking is available behind the church.

Breakfast with Santa

Dec. 3, 8-10:30 a.m.

Parkman Chamber of Commerce is spon soring Breakfast with Santa at the Parkman Community House, 16295 state Route 422. Bring a camera to take a picture with Santa Claus. Breakfast includes scrambled eggs, sausage and pancakes. Cost is $6 for adults and $4 for kids 10 and under.

FGP Explorers Series

Dec. 3, 10:30 a.m.

Join Foundation for Geauga Parks and naturalist Vicki Solomon to explore the trails through Punderson State Park, 11755 Kins man Road in Newbury Township. For infor mation or to preregister, visit foundation forgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.

Geauga Skywatchers Club

Dec. 5, 6;30 p.m.

Join Geauga Skywatchers Club for a virtu al presentation of “The Galileo Mission to Ju piter.” The accomplishments of the mission, preparations for launch and an overview of the extended mission at Jupiter will be covered. Vis it www.GeaugaLibrary.libcal.com to register.

Red Kettle Bell Ringing

Dec. 10, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield will be ringing bells for the Salvation Army outside the Walmart doors in Middlefield.

All money raised by the Rotary clubs in Geauga County will be used to help Geauga County residents.

Contributions may also be mailed to The Salvation Army c/o The Rotary Club of Bur ton-Middlefield, PO Box 516, Burton, OH 44021-0516.

RockAbility Holiday Concert

Dec. 10, 7 p.m.

RockAbility, an adaptive, integrated mu sic project for musicians with developmental disabilities, will be performing at 7 p.m. Dec. 10 at Berkshire High School Auditorium, 14155 Claridon-Troy Road in Burton.

The performance is free, but the group is accepting donations at the door to support the program, which welcomes musicians with disabilities into musical projects.

The concert will feature rock, folk and holi day music along with an appearance by Horvitz YouthAbility of JFSA Cleveland. The audience will be invited to participate and sing-along.

Cardinaires Christmas Concert

Dec. 13, 12-1:30 p.m.

The annual Cardinaires Christmas con cert and luncheon will be held at Mary Yo der’s Amish Kitchen in Middlefield. Doors open at 11:45 a.m.

Cost is $25 a person. Pay online at middle fieldcc.com or make checks payable to Middle field Chamber of Commerce. Payment by cash or check will also be accepted at the door.

For reservations by Dec. 9, call 440-6325705 or email mccinfo@middlefieldcc.com. The event will be cancelled if Cardinal Local Schools are closed on Dec. 13.

Life Recovery 12 Step Meeting

Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m.

The open group for men and women meets weekly at Horizons Christian Assem bly, 14920 White Road in Middlefield and wel comes anyone struggling with grief, alcohol ism, addiction, depression, co-dependency or any other habit that lessens the quality of life. Learn more at www.Horizons4you.com/ LifeRecovery.

picture shows five businesses that are long gone from our community. The REXALL DRUG store was located where the Special

Machine Shop on Thompson Avenue, now owned by his son, Butch. The entire machine shop was like a museum. The ceiling was cov ered with interesting stuff. It was always said that Glade ran the cleanest machine shop in Northeast Ohio, where you could even eat off the floor. I can attest to that fact and Butch

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Coffee Break with Sue

By Sue yodeR Middlefield TownShip

A dreary morning after a week of abun dant sunshine.

We enjoyed a day of Thanksgiving with our children here. Joining us were both sets of parents, Crist and Barbara, and Dad Yod ers, making our day extra special. The ache of a missing loved on abides.

Dad Yoders came up on Tuesday evening. We are having the Yoder family Christmas tomor row. Our brother-in-law probably won’t be joining us (brain tumor patient.) He is weakening.

We visited at Aunt Lydia and Muse Troy ers on Farmington Road on Wednesday eve ning (Nov. 23), Matt and Carol Yutzy also joined us. Now today Norm hopes to take them to visit their bro-in-law Neal Smucker on Donley Road and hopefully stop at bro Bert and Wilma Coblentz.

I will stay home and keep my nose to the grindstone. Granddaughter Annamae will

come to help me.

Dad and Mom Miller are in the moving process so maybe we can slide over and help them for a few hours. Norm is doing finishing hook-ups on the sinks.

Our hearts go out to the family of Billy Bender, who passed away at age 50 from can cer. He grew up in our church. Bill Srs. only moved to Garrettsville after al their children were married.

Way back when, they loved in that house on the southeast corner of 528 and 608. They say that used to be a schoolhouse. I would love to read the history on that place. I guess it’s a historical place, thus they aren’t allowed to tear it down. I remember going to church there as a child.

Time has brought many changes. I still love to go down memory lane and remember how it “used to be.”

‘Til next time . . . Happiness dwells not in gifts or in gold, the feeling of happiness dwells in the soul.

Real Estate Transfers

Following is a list of area real estate trans fers for the weeks ending Nov. 11 and Nov. 18, 2022, provided as a public service by the Geau ga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may in volve the sale of land only.

HUNTSBURG TOWNSHIP

John Mark and Sara Ann Troyer, 11679 Kile Road, to Thomas H. and Catherine M. Kipp, $500,000. (5.89 acres)

David G. Weibel (trustee), 11145 Mad ison Road, to David D. and Emma Miller, $449,000. (49.44 acres)

Bluestone Land Clearing, Kile Road, to Robert V. Montgomery, $54,100. (9.02 acres)

MIDDLEFIELD TOWNSHIP

H. E. Hall Properties LLC, 14815 Mad ison Road, to Alfred and Maria Fortier, $126,000. (1.08 acres)

Sharon Gingerich, 17097 Kinsman Road, to Mahlon J. Burkholder (TOD), $117,000. (2.37 acres)

Alverta M. Varat (trustee), 17172 Kins

man Road, to Frank R. and Angela L. Rulong, $3,372. (1.12 acres)

Patricia Rulong (trustee), 17190 Kins man Road, to Frank R. and Angela L. Rulong, $14,946. (4.98 acres)

H.E. Hall Properties LLC, 14787 Madison Road, to Stephanie Lynn Ziegler, $202,000. (1.13 acres)

MIDDLEFIELD VILLAGE

Anthony J. and Niki E. Marotta, 15124 Lake Ave., to John A. L. and Mary F. Detwei ler, $197,400. (0.54 acres)

Middlefield Parkway, 15231 Woodsong Drive, to NVR Inc. DBA Ryan Homes, $64,600. (0.21 acres)

Thomas Allen Dudinsky, Lake Avenue, to Darlene Szekely, $53,000. (0.78 acres)

Joseph P. and Margaret E. Boyle, 14864 Orchard Ave., to Charles Thomas and Cather ine Kler, $250,000. (0.39 acres)

PARKMAN TOWNSHIP

Ervin J. and Emma C. Kauffman, 16047 Shedd Road, to Crist J. Miller, $50,000. (5.30 acres)

Ervin J. and Emma C. Kauffman, 16047 Shedd Road, to Mary Ellen Mullet (TOD), $180,000. (13.57 acres)

Mary C. James (TOD), 16066 Main Mar ket Road, to Kenneth H. and Jacqueline M. Hallstrom, $100,000. (0.92 acres)

Ramblings from Windsor

By RuTh ByleR

Sunday, Nov. 13: Once again brother Marty and Esther were here for the day, and I wasn’t. Eventually I will be though.

Monday, Nov. 14: Happy birthday to Jr. Schmucker Martha. Dad and Wayne hauled logs from out back to the mill tonight. A mean headache is getting the best of my youngest aunt. Not good; we all know that’s no fun!

Tuesday, Nov. 15: The ladies took turkey dinner to school. Actually, I think Dad and David Mast went, too, that way. T. Freeman didn’t have to feel as hen pecked I guess. All dads local siblings and families gathered at his brother Ivan’s tonight.

Wednesday, Nov. 16: Paul and Ruthie Troyer welcomed baby Marlin.

Thursday, Nov. 17: Working late for the second day in a row, so I really don’t know what was going on here at home.

Friday, Nov. 18: This certain quote en tered my mind more than once today: Clean ing the house while the children are grow ing is like shoveling the walks while it is still snowing! That’s alright I guess, I couldn’t do without any of my siblings.

Saturday, Nov. 19: Happy birthday to neighbors Jake F. Miller (40th) and David Mast Saloma (49th). Brother Jake’s first day of hunting. Yay, he got a pudgy. The way I understand it, the deer ran into the bullet. Also, cousin David (15) got a buck with very nice big antlers. Sounded as if it might have been a bit of an uproar after that. And

maybe his dad was even a bit shaken up af terwards? Who knows. Cousin Mike (13), I didn’t forget that you got one, too. But sadly, I forgot if it was a pudgy or a doe. (I can’t believe I wrote deer stories . . . but I guess I didn’t add all the details you guys usually do, like a branch being in the way or the deer dodging the arrow, or, you know, it could’ve been anything.

Sunday, Nov.. 20: I want to thank the four lil guys in Huntsburg for the sled ride they let us take after dark. I have strict or ders to not mention the other two girls, but they thank you, too. Those are memories we will never forget.

Monday, Nov. 21: Brrrr! A taste of real winter this morning.

Tuesday, Nov. 22: Mom went with Rach and Esther to work. They are extra busy because of Thanksgiving, so I stayed home with the two lil girls which was fun.

Wednesday, Nov. 23: Happy birthday to my lil buddy, Kenneth Wayne. How can you be 1 already?

Thursday, Nov. 24: Happy Thanksgiv ing! I am so very richly blessed and have so much to be thankful for. But this goes out to my family and all of my friends: “I Appreci ate you and am very thankful for you!” We were to Grandpa and Grandma for lunch, a very enjoyable day.

Friday Nov. 25: Mom’s side of the family was here tonight, which is always fun.

Until next time . . . and remember, no amount of crying can change the past, no amount of worrying can change the future. Just be happy today, which is every day!

Faith Matters Running with the Swallows

During my recent visit to New Zealand, I enjoyed several morning runs at the local park. I jogged around the grassy field used by the local rugby club. I particularly liked my encounters with a pair of swallows that flitted and fluttered around me, zooming ahead and diving alongside me. It was as if they were saying “hello” and having fun just hanging out with me. I even greeted them and felt blessed to have them interact ing with me. I have no doubt that they took pleasure in having a com panion as they performed their ac robatic flights all around me.

I marveled that they were so friendly and genuinely respond ing to the rhythmic cadence of my running. Sometimes they would stay very close and at other times seemed to suddenly disappear. I could not predict their flight patterns nor anticipate the timing of their next visitation. Yet, I found it comfort ing to know they were still nearby to me.

and all around. Like a swallow who darts in close, but then soars high and disappears, we cannot rely on how we feel in order to gauge God’s presence with us.

The Bible promises the Lord is always close at hand. In Psalm 139, David muses on the omnipresence of the God who is “before me, behind me, and places His hand on my head to bless me.” He concludes there is no place that God is not present.

By Roger Kruse

No matter where you and I go, His hand is ready to guide us and His Spirit available to strengthen us. We can be confident that God is with us because he tells us, “I will never fail you, I will never forsake you.” Jesus Himself prom ises, “And be sure of this; I am with you al

As I contemplated what it all meant, I thought about the presence of God in my life. There have been many times when the Lord seems very near, and I am sure that He is with me. However, there have been seasons in my life when I have not sensed God’s pres ence with me as I would like.

I remember as a new follower of Christ I learned the important lesson that my walk with the Lord must be based on faith and not feelings. Our faith is rooted in the promises of God as found in the Bible. God’s Word is true because He stands behind it, and can not lie. The Lord is faithful and always trust worthy. We can absolutely depend on what He has told us.

Our feelings, however, come and go. Like a rollercoaster, our moods may go up, down

When by faith, we welcome Jesus into our lives, He comes to make His home with us. The Lord gives us His Holy Spirit to indwell us. It is the living presence of God that makes us spiritually alive, transforms us and assures us that we belong to Him. “Christ in you” is the greatest miracle of life. The Savior who died on the Cross to forgive us, now lives to make Himself real to every believing heart.

The friendly swallows reminded me that God is always near. Indeed, it is wonderful to feel God’s sweet presence with me. However, His nearness is not dependent on my emotions or circumstances. God is greater than our feelings. You can be sure that God will remain close. Nothing can separate us from His love.

Roger Kruse finds his strength in his faith. Each day he feeds his faith with God’s Word. Those who stand firm in their faith, will not be moved.

Classifieds

AUTOS & PARTS

2006 Dodge Dakota: 4-door, 6-foot bed, 4 wheel drive V8, power heated seats. 117,000 miles. $3,500. 216-456-7199.

2007 Polaris Sportsman 500 ATV, winch, plow, VGC, 450 miles, $4,000. 440-759-1221, leave message.

FOR RENT

Chesterland 2 bedroom home for rent, 2.5 acres, available now. $1,400/mo. Call Peggy 440-554-5524.

EVENTS

Christmas in Grandma’s House: Dec 9-10, 16-17, Fri 9a-7p/Sat 9a-4p. Crafts, baked goods, candy, unique items. 16925 Farm ington Rd. 440-548-2608.

FOR SALE

Mitsubishi tractor MT160D w/brush hog, rototiller, plow equipment, snow pusher. Manure spreader. Ball & hitch trailer. Prices negotiable. 330-348-1809.

Craftsmen 6” Joiner: model 113.206801, ‘80s model. Stand, user manual, knife setting tool. Belt needs aligned. $75. 440289-7312.

Did you know that Maple Leaf subscrib ers are entitled to one free classified line ad for each week of their subscription? Up to 20 words - perfect for selling per sonal 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 Geau ga County or snowbirds. Call 440-729-7667, email ads@karlovecmedia.com or write to Geauga County Maple Leaf, 8389 May field Road, Ste. B5, Chesterland, OH 44026.

GoGo Mobility Scooter, asking $500. Call between 8a-6p, 440-286-3380.

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.

Fireplace: Vermont Castings free-stand ing, vent free, natural gas fireplace. $500. 440-632-5145.

Antique clocks, many; Oak crank wall phone $369; Humpback chest $79; Wood en rocking horse $79. 440-338-3563.

GARAGE/ESTATE SALES

Wide variety of household items and furniture, Longaberger baskets, miscel laneous glassware. All sales final, cash only. 440-632-9675.

PETS & ANIMALS

Wanted: Boarding for one horse, DecApril, need turnout, indoor arena, prefer self-care. 440-286-3840.

REAL ESTATE

We buy Houses and Land. Any condi tion or situation. Fast, friendly, local. Westwind Property Solutions. Text/call Wayne today at 330-269-9595.

SERVICES

Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, remod eling, cleanout houses, we do most any thing. Call between 8a-4p, 440-813-4272. No answer, leave message.

Elder Care Services: Mother-daughter team, will do in-home elder care & light housework. Certified w/references. 440313-1804.

Offering special discounts for interior and exterior painting and staining this season. 20+ years experience. Profes sional and insured. Call Dan 440-3424552.

John’s Plumbing: Affordable and re liable. Water heaters, toilets, faucets, drain cleaning, gas lines, sump pumps, well tanks. 440-285-0800.

WANTED

Wanted: Old milk cans, some rust okay. 440-693-4078.

WANTED TO BUY

Old fishing tackle wanted: fishing lures (wood or plastic), mouse to bear traps, wooden duck decoys. Call Lee 440-3138331.

4-wheelers, 3-wheelers, dirt bikes, minibikes, go-carts, golf carts, gators, farm tractors/equipment, trailers, riding mowers, snowplows. Paying cash. 440413-3119.

Buying all Stanley Bailey planes and machinist tools. Call Karl at 440-812-3392.