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Middlef ield Two Indicted in Parkman Country Store Fire

By John Karlovec editor@geaugamapleleaf.com A Geauga County grand jury has handed up indictments against two people in connection with a staged fire at the Parkman Country Store in August 2020.

Willie C. Bolden Jr., of Painesville,

and Kalrav T. Amin, 43, of North Royalton — the store’s owner — were indicted last month and each charged with one count of aggravated arson, a first-degree felony. The indictments were filed in the Geauga County Court of Common Pleas on Nov. 23.

According to the Parkman Township Fire Department’s Face-

book page, on Aug. 3, 2020, firefighters were dispatched for smoke at Parkman Country Store, located at 16268 Main Market Road. Upon arrival, smoke was found on the first and second floors, and a small fire was found in the basement and extinguished.

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detectives responded to the scene to assist the Fire Investigation Unit with its investigation.

A source familiar with the investigation, but not authorized to discuss it publicly, said the FIU found an accelerant had been used to start the fire, which was estimated See Fire • Page 6

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Cardinal Huskies Boys Basketball Preview

Huskies Expected to Run Toward First League Title

By Haley Adams The Cardinal Huskies are entering the 2021-2022 season with a very specific goal in mind — compete for a Chagrin Valley Conference title, something records say has never happened, even when the conference changed names from ESC to CVC. This goal becomes possible when Head Coach Jon Cummins returns four players in his starting five.

Returning for the Huskies will be leading scorer Jacob Bean. Bean will play as a small forward, and will

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look to be a scoring threat for his opponents. The Huskies will look to the junior as a vocal leader on the floor.

“We are a smaller five, and we’re definitely going to need to get a lot more rebounds,” Bean said. “Our shooting, our dribbling,

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and ball handling are all going to be there this year.”

Another junior looking to provide leadership on the court is center Paul Gall. Gall, the tallest player the Huskies have, stands 6 feet 3 inches and is ready to be the team’s only “big.”

“My role as a center is to rebound and pass the ball,” Gall said.

“We don’t have much size this year, and last year I was a forward and center mix, but now I’m just a center, and I have to get rebounds.”

Gall averaged seven rebounds per game last season. He plans to see that statistic increase this season.

The Huskies will look to junior Ethan Detweiler to play as the floor general. The junior posted three points and three assists per game last year.

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Cardinal Huskies Girls Basketball Preview

Huskies’ Heart, Hard Work Outweighing Low Numbers

By Haley Adams The Cardinal Huskies bring back six varsity letter-winners from a season ago, including three starters. A team that finished 6-16 is looking to improve not only those numbers, but the roster numbers in their program.

“Although we have 10 players in the program, I think we can compete,” said third-year Head Coach Joe DiMattia.

Leading the Huskies in her fourth year is guard Haley Domen.

She averaged 16 points, 3.7 assists and 4 steals per game.

“She does it all,” DiMattia said. “Leading the team in scoring, rebounding, assists and steals last season, she can play any position on the court, offense or defense.”

Domen will have her senior

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counterpart Lindsay Hissa to help lighten the load on offense.

“She has come in and it looks like she hasn’t missed a beat at all in those two years,” said DiMattia on the impact Hissa has had on the team. “She can get to the hoop, defend well, and is the type of the girl who will keep working on whatever needs to be done to become a better player. She pushes herself to get better, and responds to criticism well.”

Junior Ronee Collins will look to be a strong shooting guard for the

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As a sophomore, she scored 10.8 points per game.

“I feel like I have a better chance of scoring behind the arc than driving to the hoop,” Collins said.

She can do just that, as she helped lead the team with 3-pointers attempted and made last season.

Another player looking to make an impact in the paint is junior Hailey Keller. Taking last season off as well, Keller is drawing the attention of her coaches early.

“She has all three coaches on her back every day, but all three of us see what she can do with some

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more hard work and confidence,” said DiMattia.

Rounding out the starting five includes defensive specialist junior Cassie Nguyen. The junior might have put in the most work over the offseason.

“She and her father are up at the YMCA during the summer working on all aspects of her game,” said DiMattia. “She is also one of the most coachable players on the team, and always has a positive attitude and always gives 100 percent on whatever drill or activity we are doing.”

“I really want to lock down on my defense this year, and really bring the energy. I want to focus on having my team’s back,” said Nguyen.

Looking at the bench, players include senior Megan Ehrhart and sophomores Anna Layman and Carly Ayer. Freshmen Brenna Simak and Mel Marn could find minutes on the See Girls • Page 6

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Police Blotter The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Middlefield Village Police Department, Nov. 11-23, 2021.

AGENCY ASSIST Nov. 18 12:05 p.m., East Erie Street, Painesville.

SWAT assisted LCNA with a high risk search warrant.

DISORDERLY Nov. 20 6:07 p.m., East High Street. Male at the tavern is threatening people, stating he is going to hurt them. Male is not sitting outside. Caller states male has not been drinking. Caller states it is the tavern owner’s nephew. See report.

DRUGS Nov. 22 1:42 p.m., West High Street. While investigating a theft at Harbor Freight, manager

advised a bag of suspected marijuana was found in the warehouse portion of the store. Suspected marijuana was bagged and will be entered into property. Manager unaware of who the suspected drugs belong to. Clear. Nothing further.

INFO REPORT Nov. 15 4:52 p.m., North State Avenue. Received a message via social media about a possible kidnapping. Report taken.

PROPERTY DAMAGE Nov. 23 8:18 p.m., Lake Avenue. Caller and a buggy were egged by a white Equinox. Male is near the pond on Sperry. See report.

SUSPICIOUS Nov. 18 4:14 p.m., Ehrhart Drive. Vehicle parked behind maintenance garage. Male observed

dumping household trash into the dumpster at Street Department. He said he had permission to do so several years ago and thought it would be OK to do so today. He was told not to do it again.

THEFT Nov. 23 2:10 p.m., South Springdale Avenue. Salaried employee theft. Management wants to prosecute. Report taken.

TRAFFIC CRASH Nov. 23 8:30 p.m., Nauvoo Road. Milk truck vs. horse and buggy. Two occupants. No injuries.

Horse is missing.

TRAFFIC HAZARD Nov. 23 8:31 p.m., North State Avenue. Southbound horse dragging pieces of a buggy until it stopped at Melzer’s Fuel on Johnson/

Thompson Street. Horse was then detained and walked to the hitching post behind the post office. Related to traffic crash on Nauvoo.

WEAPON OFFENSE Nov. 21 7:30 p.m., East High Street. Yesterday caller told an employee was at work and brandishing a handgun. Unknown if he brought the weapon out or left it in his bag. He is at work tonight. Male came to company from a temporary agency and ultimately company would like him removed from building. One male arrested for weapons under disability/CCW. See report.

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: Dec. 7, 9:30 a.m., Geauga County Commissioners; Dec. 14, 7:30 a.m. – Planning Commission, at 470 Center St., Bldg. 8 meeting room, 9:30 a.m.

– Geauga County Commissioners. All county commissioners meetings are held at 470 Center St., Bldg. 4, Chardon, unless otherwise noted.

Huntsburg Township: Dec. 7, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings held at the Town Hall, 16534 Mayfield Road.

Middlefield Township: Dec. 13, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All trustees meetings are held at Township Office, 15228 Madison Road, unless otherwise noted.

Middlefield Village: Dec. 9, 5:30 p.m. – Recreation, 6 p.m. – Finance & Ordinance, 6:30 p.m. – Safety, 7 p.m. – Village Council.

All meetings are at the Municipal Center, 14860 N. State Ave. Parkman Township: Dec. 7, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, unless otherwise noted.

Cardinal BOE: Dec. 8, 6 p.m., regular meeting. All meetings held at BOE Office, 15982 E. High St., Middlefield, unless otherwise indicated.

Park District For more information and registration, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.

Family Fun Giveaway

Sign up for personalized email updates from Geauga Park District at bit.ly/gpdgiveaway2021 now through Dec. 31 to be entered to win cross country skis, boots and bindings for up to four people, plus cross country ski poles courtesy of co-presenter Geiger’s.

Those already signed up for emails can still enter the new giveaway and not receive duplicate emails. Read official rules at bit.ly/ gpdwhatsnew.

Paper sign-up forms and official rules are also available at The West Woods Nature Center and Big Creek Park’s Meyer Center.

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A Glimpse of Yesteryear

By Rick Seyer This week’s pictures are of maps of Middlefield and Huntsburg taken from a 1937 Geauga County directory. The interesting feature of the maps are the names of the roads that are different from their names today.

The Huntsburg map show many different names. Burton-Windsor east of 528 was Barnes and west of 528 was Burton Station.

Clay Street south of 322 was Facinger. Pioneer west of 528 was Reed and east was Hell. Kile north of Stillwell was Mill. Chardon-Windsor was South Hambden. Huntley Road east of 528 was Killdeer and Hunt was known as Reese.

The Crystal Lake area near the bottom left corner was a private development of cottages owned by the Johnson Rubber Company and was removed when East Branch Reservoir was constructed.

The Middlefield map also shows many different road names in 1937. Burton-Windsor was Burton Station. Nauvoo was Lincoln.

Peters was Paris. Georgia was known as Champlain and Shedd was known as Parkman Townline. Dead end Shedd was Lost Road.

Some of the businesses in Middlefield in 1937 included S. F. Laraway Funeral Service and Insurance, John Szemenyei Goodyear Shoe Repairing, Sliv Ishee “Sliver The Shaver” Barber Shop, Gates 5 - $1.00 Store, F. W. Boorn Auctioneer, Philip Doerfer Harness and Harness Making, Henry Thompson Dry

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Merry Middlefield Returns Dec. 11 The Merry Middlefield event returns to Middlefield Village with businesses collecting new unwrapped toys and gift cards to be donated to local nonprofit organizations. It is a group effort of Middlefield Chamber of Commerce member businesses, sponsors, volunteers and others who donate their time.

Catch the thief in action from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. when he appears at various participating businesses during the day to steal the gifts that have been donated by the

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community. The evening starts at 6 p.m. inside Great Lakes Outdoor Supply, 14855 N. State Street in Middlefield when the Grinch and his dog Max delivers his award-winning dramatic performance where he will have a change of heart. Meet Santa when he arrives and bring cameras for a photo.

All items collected will be given to local nonprofit organizations for distribution. Look for the Chamber’s green standing Grinch and Grinch posters at collection locations.

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Faith Matters The Surprising Power of a Grateful Heart Thanksgiving Day has come and gone. in Philippians 4:6 to present our prayers and However, the importance of incorporating petitions with thanksgiving! gratitude into your life never goes away. The When we thank God we connect the gift Bible tells us to “forget not all God’s bene- to the Giver. We honor God and demonstrate fits” and to “sing songs with gratitude in your a faith that is trusting and depending on hearts to God.” God’s providential care. Your heavenly FaDid you know that cultivating a mindset ther smiles when you express your appreciaof being thankful can dramatically change tion for His goodness and gifts. Thanksgiving your life? There is great power reis close to the heart of God. leased when we thank God. Jonah Perhaps the ultimate chaldiscovered that truth when he lenge is to give thanks in the sacrificed a song of thanksgiving midst of our problems, when facwhile stuck in the belly of a great ing circumstances that seem all fish. Only then did the Lord give wrong. Typically, a bad situation the command and Jonah was spit is viewed as an unwanted intrudback onto dry land. er. We do our best to get out from It is so easy to get bogged under its influence as fast as we down in a negative outlook that By Roger Kruse can. However, Ephesians 5:20 regularly spews out complaining and criticiz- tells us to “always give thanks to God the Faing. Sometimes you can’t even see it yourself. ther, for everything, in the name of our Lord It becomes a pattern of life that is just the Jesus Christ.” That may seem confusing for norm. Pay attention to how you think and us. How can we give thanks when evil or traghow you talk. It might surprise you to realize edy touches our lives, bringing heartache and that your life is coming up far too short on pain? Even I have struggled with that. gratitude.

Perhaps God is asking us to trust Him deNegativity stresses you out, robs you of spite the pain. Will your faith believe His promcontentment and happiness, makes you a less ise “that in all things God works for the good appealing person to be around, and causes of those who love Him”? Notice it does NOT you to miss out the blessings that God brings say that all things are good. Life can indeed to those who learn to be thankful. To feel be filled with terrible tragedy. However, if we self-made or entitled to the gifts of life is a affirm God’s ability to infuse our lives with His mistake. The Bible says that every good gift grace and a higher purpose, we can develop a ultimately comes to us by God’s loving hand. deep seated trust in God that will sustain us.

Your health, talents, life’s provisions, and joys Our son Wade lived 23 years and nearly can all be traced back to the One who created every day was characterized by perpetual you. There are unseen, divine fingerprints on neediness, profound physical limitations and every blessing that touches your life. never ending medical interventions. NeverJesus understood the power of thanksgiv- theless, the lessons learned, perseverance ing as related to prayer. When he prayed he required and grace revealed, have impacted often began with gratitude. When Jesus took countless lives in amazing ways. For Wade’s the five small barley loaves and two small fish, life, I am truly thankful. he first gave thanks. A miracle followed, with How about you? Begin to pursue the path more than enough food to feed over 5,000 peo- of gratitude. You will be thankful you did. ple! When He entered the tomb of His dead friend Lazarus and commanded him to come Roger Kruse is learning to sing songs of out, He first prayed, “Father, I thank you that praise and thanksgiving to God throughout the you have heard me.” No wonder we are told day.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

The Village of Middlefield passed the following legislation during the Nov. 10 council meeting: • Resolution 21-21 authorizing the village administrator to enter into a contract with Medical Mutual of Ohio for the provision of health care insurance for village employees at a monthly cost of $16,523.78, and declaring an emergency.

• Resolution 21-22 authorizing and directing the village administrator to prepare bid specifications and submit for public bid an exclusive contract for residential and municipal waste hauling, disposal and recycling services, and declaring an emergency.

• Resolution 21-23 consenting to the preventative pavement treatment by the Ohio Department of Transportation to resurfacing of Kinsman Road from the Middlefield west corporation line to Hayes Road in the Village of Middlefield and Middlefield Township, and declaring an emergency.

• Ordinance 21-136 creating the position of part-time custodial worker in police department, and declaring an emergency.

• Ordinance 21-137 employing Clayton Kudera as a part-time custodial worker police department employee, retroactively to Oct. 1, 2021, at a rate of $10 per hour, and declaring an emergency.

• Ordinance 21-138 authorizing an agreement for operation of the Middlefield-Cardinal Recreation Department, and declaring an emergency.

• Ordinance 21-139 employing Luke F. McConville as village solicitor and legal counsel for the 2022 year, and declaring an emergency.

• Ordinance 21-140 authorizing the advance payment of funds, and declaring an emergency.

• Ordinance 21-143 to make temporary appropriations for current expenses and other expenditures during fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2022, and declaring an emergency.

• Resolution 21-17 authorizing intent to dispose of unneeded, obsolete or unfit municipal-owned personal property via internet auction in 2022.

The complete text of these resolutions and ordinances can be viewed or obtained at the fiscal officer’s office at 14860 N. State Ave. during regular business hours.

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Girls

from page 1 court as well.

Cardinal is looking to beat the disadvantage of having low numbers this year.

Domen talked about just that.

“We’re going to be conditioned, and we aren’t going to give up. We do the simple things, and we come together as a team to win,” said Domen.

Hissa added that playing smart basketball will be a key for her team’s success.

“When we play smart, it makes up for a lot of things,” said Hissa.

Helping DiMattia on the sideline will be second-year assistant coaches Kim Domen and Chuc Nguyen.

The Huskies open up their season against Windham Nov. 19th. A tough matchup against CVC foe Beachwood will be the first conference test for the team.

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from page 1 to have been lit around the time of the store’s closing the night before.

A male employee who lived in a second-floor apartment told detectives that Amin had asked him to sleep elsewhere the night of the fire and that she previously had asked for Bolden’s contact information. He said Amin told him Bolden was going to burn the store down so she could collect the insurance money, the source said.

The employee knew Bolden because the employee apparently sold drugs to him.

Video-camera footage recovered from the scene shows Amin, Bolden and another man removing items from the store before the fire was started, the source said.

Later, Amin allegedly asked the employee

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to take responsibility for starting the fire and offered him more than $1,000.

During the course of the investigation, law enforcement also obtained evidence that both Bolden and Amin’s cell phones were seen in the area of the Parkman Country Store the night of the fire.

According to the source, Bolden later admitted Amin had asked him to burn down her store. While Amin admitted to hiring Bolden to do some work around the store, she denied knowing anything about a fire being started. However, after the fire, she allegedly admitted to asking the employee to take the blame for it, and also admitted to paying both the employee and Bolden.

Warrants have been issued for both Bolden and Amin’s arrest.

No other court information is available at this time.

Christmas Help For Geauga County Families

For 49 years, Geauga County Job and Family Services has coordinated the Sponsor a Family Program. The program assists low-income families with toys, food and gifts for the holidays. The program is open to Geauga County families with minor children who are receiving assistance, such as food stamps. To request an application, or for more information, call Sara Shininger at 440-285-9141, ext. 1263.

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from page 1 “I need to facilitate the floor and make sure that the ball is moving, and that we are all in the right spots on defense,” said Detweiler. “Making sure we are talking as a team.”

Sophomore Troy Domen will find himself in the starting lineup for the second time in a row. Domen averaged 10.8 points per game, and will make the switch from point guard to shooting guard this season.

Coach Cummins and company are looking to find their final piece in their starting lineup, but Cummins feels comfortable in someone stepping up to fill that role during the preseason.

“We have a deep bench for the first time in many years since I’ve coached at Cardinal.

Ten or 11 guys will see the varsity floor most nights,” Cummins said.

Seniors Anthony Soltis, Trace Filla and Payden Swiger look to be a scoring opportunity for the Huskies.

To overcome the differences in size, Soltis emphasized the importance of hard work during practices and scrimmages.

“Size is a big thing, and we’re a pretty small team. We need to work hard during practices,” said Soltis.

Besides the Berkshire game, the Huskies are eager to play the Hilltoppers of Chardon,

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a team the Huskies know will challenge and push them.

“They have a lot of size, which is a disadvantage for us, but we have guards who will run the floor,” said Gall.

Cardinal will host Chardon Jan. 3 starting at 7 p.m. The Huskies first test in the CVC will be at Wickliffe Dec. 6.

If Cardinal’s game plan of being a fastpaced team is realized, the Huskies goal of winning their first league title in school history can become a reality.

The Geauga County Department on Aging is in need of Home Delivered Meal drivers in the Middlefield area. The meal routes start at the Middlefield Senior Center, 15820 Ridgewood Road. Area agencies, organizations, church and individuals 18 years old or older, with a valid driver’s license, may volunteer. To sign up, or for any questions, contact Kristen Bibby at 440-279-2138 or email at kbibby@co.geauga.oh.us.

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Town Crier Dorothy’s Porch Giveaway

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

A free community giveaway of clothing for the family, bedding, housewares, books, toys and Christmas items will be held at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road, Chardon.

Breakfast With Santa

Dec. 4, 8:30-10 a.m.

Parkman Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring Breakfast with Santa at the Parkman Community House, 16295 state Route 422.

Bring a camera to take a picture with Santa Claus. Cost is $3 for kids and $5 for each accompanying adult. For reservations, call Sandy, 440-548-5740, or Denise, 440-548-2939.

FGP Explorers Series

Dec. 4, 10:30 a.m.

Join Foundation for Geauga Parks to explore the grounds and popular camping areas of Chickagami Park, 17957 Tavern Road, Parkman Township. Meet in the parking area. Preregistration is not required.

Call 440-564-1048 for information.

Winter Wonderland

Dec. 4, 11 and 18, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Mesopotamia Historical Association is hosting Winter Wonderland the first three Saturdays in December at the museum located at 8878 state Route 534 N, Middlefield.

Suggested donation is $2 and includes a free cookie and drink. Enter the raffle to win a decorated Christmas tree. For information, including a schedule of events, call 440-221-1441.

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Geauga Skywatchers

Dec. 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Join Skywatchers for “Solstice Science” at Geauga West Library in Chester Township.

Explore the science behind the fascinating natural phenomenon and see how cultures around the world have marked it. Registration is required; visit www.GeaugaLibrary.libcal

Bloodmobile

Dec. 7, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

American Red Cross will host a blood drive at First United Methodist Church, 14999 South State St., Middlefield. Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health.

Visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800733-2767.

GGP Holiday Networking Event

Dec. 9, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Geauga Growth Partnership will host its annual holiday member networking event at the Welshfield Inn, 14001 Main Market Road in Burton. Enjoy a cash bar, appetizers and raffle prizes. Call 440-564-1060 or email info@geaugagrowth.com to register.

Geauga Dems Holiday Party

Dec. 12, 2-4 p.m.

The Geauga Democratic Party will have its holiday party its headquarters located at 12420 Kinsman Road in Newbury Township.

Visit with friends and talk about the upcoming midterm elections while enjoying coffee, tea and cookies.

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Being Properly Informed: The Truth about Surgery, MRIs and X-Rays for Back, Joint Pain

By Dr. Adam Cramer, DPT I meet many people in our community who come to me with x-ray or MRI results from a orthopedic surgeon and a laundry list of diagnoses that often have little to do with their symptoms. I want to shed some light on how significant these results actually are to help you become better informed to avoid being manipulated by results and from being driven by fear into inappropriate testing and poor outcomes. Let’s clarify some things to help you save time, money, stress and to get you effective treatment more quickly.

MRIs and other imaging advancements are very valuable in diagnosing, treating, monitoring, and managing numerous diseases. They have improved medical knowledge and interventions. They are absolutely necessary in many instances.

However, it may surCramer prise you to learn that Medical guidelines “strongly” discourage the use of MRI and X-ray in diagnosing low back pain, because they produce so many false alarms. Ever wonder why surgeons and physicians may say “we won’t know fully until we get in there” despite the fact we have this awesome imaging? Well, interpreting imaging can be complicated. Even though we have this amazing technology, it is still difficult to determine with 100% certainty what an image shows.

When it is read appropriately and there are very clear positive findings that even a layman could identify (i.e. a big ol’ disc bulge)?

Does that mean we’ve identified the cause of the pain? Unfortunately, no. “Positive” findings on an MRI are extremely common, to the point where they aren’t significant in diagnosing the cause of the back pain and joint pain. If you took a random group of people who felt great, with no back pain whatsoever, and made them get an MRI just for kicks, well over half of these pain-free people would have “positive” findings. Just having a “disc bulge”, “disc protrusion”, “degenerative disc”, “ cartilage degeneration”, “joint space narrowing” and other “positive” finding on an MRI does not mean this is the cause of your symptoms and pain. This is even more true with each passing decade of life. The likelihood there will be a “positive” result on your MRI increases as you age, regardless of symptoms.

Knowing this, the worst thing I’ve seen people do is get an MRI because of their back and joint pain receive the impression from the doc that they have “bone on bone joint”, “facet degeneration, degenerative disc disease, bone spurring, etcetera” and assume

they are broken and that’s that, they will have back and knee/hip problems forever. Absolutely not! The findings on imaging do not always correlate with symptoms, and it doesn’t do you any good to make back and joint pain pathology a part of your identity. Embracing the idea that “there is something mechanically wrong with your back and joints” can lead to fear of movement, a hypersensitive nervous system, balance deficits and chronic pain. This will lead you to not moving at all due to fear of “making things worse” when the reality is if you don’t move it dramatically makes your symptoms worse.

Any physician who says “physical therapy will only make it worse” has no ideal what they are talking about and are not aware of the abundance of medical evidence supporting physical therapy first approach for back pain and joint pain. Getting injections, nerve blocks, immobilization boots and avoiding your mobility is what will make things worse!

These providers, which included orthopedic surgeons, primary care physicians, podiatrist and pain management doctors, have never made anyone walk again, use their shoulder again or return them to sport/work before.

They are not trained to do so. If you are having difficulty walking because of pain then why consult with a medical provider who is not trained to help you walk again? Physical therapists will not “fear” you into making uninformed decisions regarding your health but will inform you properly on your diagnosis so YOU can make the best educated decision for what’s best for yourself. A physical therapist will diagnose you properly based on your functional limitation and work with you directly on improving that limitation returning you to your normal mobility.

The physical therapy profession is designed to teach and inform you on what is really happening with your body, physical therapists have the time to do, not just a 15 minute consult and then next thing you know you are carted away for surgery. You will spend on average 2-3 hours/wk for 4-6 weeks with a physical therapist learning about your body and getting treatment at the same time. The human body has not changed for thousands of years, your muscles, spine and joints did not get here overnight and it will not improve overnight. It takes consistency, dedication and willingness to be informed properly and in doing so you will have success. Your body and health are worth it and you owe it to yourself.

So, I encourage you to seek care from a independent Doctor of Physical Therapy at MyoFit Clinic where there is no conflict of interest and who can work with you to treat you as an individual, addressing your injury and symptoms, and not solely treat your imaging findings. If you don’t want surgery don’t see a provider that offers surgery, see a physical therapist that accepts in-network insurance benefits which will enable you to receive the highest quality care to help you avoid surgery and help return you to normal pain free, this is what MyoFit Clinic offers you.

Dr. Adam M. Cramer, PT, DPT, is a licensed physical therapist, pain specialist and founder CEO of MyoFit Clinics in Chardon, Ashtabula & Middlefield, Ohio. Call 440-2861007 for a consultation to avoid orthopedic surgery. MyoFitClinic.com

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Classifieds AUTOS & PARTS

SERVICES

2004 SATURN ION runs good 137,000 miles, 1 owner, manual transmission, check engine light on $2,800/OBO Text 440-724-1888.

For your house sale or needing a “Buy Out”, Bill Herrick is the guy to call! 440834-2787.

Wanted junk vehicles & scrap. Call 440679-7293.

FOR RENT Half of Duplex, Middlefield, non-smoking, no pets, security deposit, 2-car garage, 2 bedrooms, laundry room. 440-6365747.

FOR SALE Power recliner, sleep, loft chair. Used 6 hours, tan, heat and massage. Paid $2300 sell for $1700. 440-693-4078.

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.

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Help Wanted Berkshire Local Schools is seeking to fill a Full-Time Custodial Position – Second Shift, and Custodial/Cleaning Subs for Days, Afternoon, Evenings, Weekend Events, Short Shifts. Sub rate - $14.29/hr.

Applicants must have an FBI/BCI background check. Contact Board Office for application at 440-834-3380.

RT 44 Auto repair is looking for a mechanic/technician for tires, oil changes, brakes, steering and suspensions, & general diagnostics. M-F No weekends! call Anthony or Monica at 440-286-3311.

Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses, we do most anything. Call between 8a-4p, 440-813-4272.

No answer, leave message.

Honey - raw, unfiltered, local. 12 lbs (1 gallon) $66; 2 lbs $13. Novelty. Leave a message 440-338-1585.

FOR SALE: Thermoflo Co. Beckett Oil Furnace Low Boy 90,000 BTU. Used 5 years $400 OBO. Hambden. Contact Ken 440-856-9776.

Classifieds 440-729-7667

FREE Piano, good condition. Call Frank 440-635-5593.

Two used JL Audio 12W6v2 Subs, Two used Pioneer Mono PDX-M6 amps. All wiring included. Excellent condition.

Priced to sell. $250. Text 440-552-4400.

Antique clocks many; antique walnut sewing cabinet $98; cigar cabinet $78; humpback chest $89; large rocking horse $79. 440-338-3563.

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

20 words for $10 WANTED Help wanted residential cleaning once or twice a year. Walls and woodwork only. 440-286-3840.

WANTED TO BUY

GARAGE/ESTATE SALES

Old fishing tackle wanted: fishing lures (wood or plastic), tackle boxes, wooden duck decoys. Call Lee 440-313-8331.

If you need to have a moving sale or estate sale. Call Kathy Willis at 440-8403226.

Buying all Stanley Bailey planes and machinist tools. Call Karl at 440-8123392.

PETS & ANIMALS Puppies, lab poodle mix. Born 9-25-21.

Fist shots and wormed. $400 OBO. 330889-2556.

Australian Shepard/Corgi mix puppies.

Very Cute! First shots and wormed, some big and some smaller. Call for colors/prices between $200 - $500. Wengerd 16396 Newcomb Rd. 440-548-5873.

Snookie: 6 month female grey/white cat, spayed, shots, FIV/feleuk negative.

Shy, sweet, playful, loud purr-pot. Needs indoor home. 440-321-2485.

Olaf: White shorthair adult cat needs indoor home. Neutered, vaxxed, feleuk/ FIV negative, very affectionate lap-cat for hours & underfoot too. 440-321-2485.

Deadline: Friday at Noon

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