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Middlef ield Preston Superstore Donates to Geauga Parks Foundation Staff Report Preston Superstore has renewed its commitment and support of the work of the Foundation for Geauga Parks through the foundation’s 2022 Business Partnership Program as a Lead Business Partner. Preston’s gift of $10,000 will help the FGP continue its work of assisting parks in Geauga County to fund park and trail improvements, and nature education opportunities. “We could not be more appreciative of the Preston family’s commitment to the community and to our parks,” FGP President Adam Henry said. “The foundation has some exciting initiatives coming in 2022, and this partnership goes a long way to sustain our work.” Preston Superstore Advertising Manager Jackie Preston Franck said her family is excited to once again support FGP as its continues to promote conservation and nature education projects in the county.
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Preston Superstore Advertising Manager Jackie Preston Franck presents Foundation for Geauga Parks Vice President Matthew Burnham with a check for $10,000 to help fund park and trail improvements, and nature education opportunities in Geauga County.
“We know how special it is to have such wonderful parks at our fingertips and with the foundation’s help they will be around for decades to come,” Franck said. “We encourage others to check out all
that FGP is doing for the Geauga Park District and community parks around the county.” In 2022, FGP is launching a grant-giving program that is open to park entities throughout the
county, including township, municipal or county-run parks. The application process will be announced shortly and available online. Also in 2022, with support See Donation • Page 5
Huskies Finish 2nd at Home Invitational Staff Report Cardinal hosted its annual wrestling tournament, the Russ Ward Invitational, which featured eight other wrestling programs from the area. The Huskies placed second overall at the invitational. Ty Zeigler and John Avalon were tournament champions. Josh Ripley, Andrew Tucholski and Chase Simak all finished in second place. Vincent Dragolich, Xander Rose and Austin Strever all finished in third place. Other wrestlers who scored team points were Ben Bolton, Clay-
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The Cardinal Huskies, the tournament host, wrestling team finished second at the Russ Ward Invitational.
ton Carman, Cameron Dimos, Angelo Kozelka, Austin Sly, Micheal Wojtasik and Seth Nichols.
“We just want to thank everyone who helped run the tournament and make it possible.” assis-
John Avalon, top, (285 pounds) won the heavyweight class at the Russ Ward Inviational.
tant coach Dakota Ward wrote in an email. Jeff Zeigler is the Huskies’ head wrestling coach.
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By Rick Seyer The OPEN KITCHEN RESTAURANT was located in downtown Middlefield at the site where Mural Park is now. The building was constructed by Bert Caldwell, who had purchased the small gas station that was located directly on the corner. He and his wife operated a confectionery and gas station for a number of years. The business was very successful and later he decided to build a building to cover his entire lot from the corner to Middlefield Tavern. He built it almost entirely by himself and worked on it for over a year with very little
help. This new building became the home of the OPEN KITCHEN RESTAURANT. OPEN KITCHEN RESTAURANT was originally located across the street and was owned by Grover McGurer and Liz Smallwood. When the new restaurant opened, they had installed the latest restaurant and soda fountain equipment, making the Open Kitchen restaurant into a high-class restaurant that helped bring more business to the downtown merchants. Many of the village’s young women worked in the restaurant. As you can see in the photo, it was a very modern looking restaurant and certainly will bring back fond memories to all who dined there.
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I’ve been thinking about Bob Dole since It boggles the mind to think that the eternal, his recent passing. Ninety-eight years is a long holy Son of God, humbled Himself and died a life. However, it wasn’t the length of years criminal’s death on a cross. Though He was that made his life special. It goes back to the without sin, He suffered and died to save us World War II battlefield, where he attempted from our lostness. to rescue a fellow wounded soldier. Moments John Wesley wrote a majestic hymn about later, an exploding shell ripped into Dole’s it. The chorus resounds with the refrain of right shoulder and back. His collarbone was wonder, “Amazing love, how can it be, that shattered and his spine smashed, thou my God has died for me.” leaving Dole face down in the dirt Christmas is a time to celebrate unable to see or move. A scared, God’s great love in Jesus. It is an reluctant sergeant named Frank opportunity for you and me to reCarafa prayed to God and eventumember the Gift of our Rescuer, ally dragged him to safety. who died and rose again that we Somehow Dole survived his might be restored to loving fellownear death condition. However, ship with our heavenly Father. he endured three years of hospiOn the first Christmas, the antalizations with surgeries, infec- By Roger Kruse gel of the Lord announced to the tions, blood clots and the removal of a kidney. Of course, long months of grueling therapy shepherds out in the field, “I bring you good would follow. His right arm remained perma- news of great joy for everyone! …. a Savior has been born in Bethlehem, He is Christ the nently disabled. When an individual willingly puts himself/ Lord. You will find a baby wrapped in strips of herself in harm’s way to rescue someone cloth and lying in a manger. Suddenly a great else we call that person a hero. Self-sacrifice company of the heavenly host appeared with is the highest expression of love. After all, the angel, praising God and saying, ‘Glory our human instinct is to protect ourselves to God in the highest, and on earth peace to from danger. To do the opposite is without a those with whom He is pleased.’” doubt, heroic. God’s Christmas rescue mission has been You probably have never thought of accomplished but still awaits our personal reChristmas as the ultimate rescue mission. sponse of faith. “Let every heart prepare Him Actually, it was and it is. Humankind has pur- room.” Indeed, to welcome the Savior is real sued a self-destructive path away from the Christmas joy! God who created them. Deceived by the enFinally, in the true spirit of Christmas it emy of our souls, we have each fallen prey to would fitting for us to show Christ’s love to the promise of becoming “free” by living inothers. People all around us need to see and dependently of our Maker. Such freedom has brought us unintended heartache, suffering feel the touches of God’s kindness upon their and death. Deep down we yearn for rescue lives. What loving deed could you do to encourand healing. Sadly, we often look for help in age and bless someone nearby, who might the wrong places. otherwise be overlooked? By doing so, you However, when the right time came, God will make it a very Merry Christmas! sent to us a Savior, His one and only Son, born of a young virgin named Mary. It is a remarkRoger Kruse loves listening to traditional able story of love and sacrifice. Imagine! …. Christmas carols. The faith-filled lyrics stir his the almighty, infinite Creator willingly took on our humanness to bring about our rescue. faith and bring joy to his heart.
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Discover the Local Credit Union Submitted Geauga Credit Union Inc. has been in Geauga County since its founding in 1956. It is a friendly financial institution for community members that live, work, worship or go to school in Geauga, Trumbull, Portage and Ashtabula counties. Find out what others are discovering: a credit union is the best way to go. Credit unions have a philosophy of “People Helping People.” A full-service financial institution, Geauga Credit Union offers share savings, checking, share certificates, IRAs and many different club accounts, along with all types of loan products. Stop in the office to open an account and receive help changing automatic deposits and withdrawals to a new Geauga Credit Union account. Geauga Credit Union has a volunteer board of directors who are elected by the
membership. Each member of the credit union has a vote. The diverse board of directors is comprised of people of many various aspects of the community. Geauga Credit Union is member owned and cannot be sold nor will the office be closed. It will continue to maintain a local office in Burton and will continue to serve the surrounding counties. Deposit accounts are federally insured at Geauga Credit Union, up to $250,000 through National Credit Union Association (NCUA), a government agency for credit unions as FDIC is for banks. The organization follows the credit union philosophy of “Not for Profit, Not for Charity, But for Service.” Interested in more information? Stop in the office located at 14499 N. Cheshire St., Burton, Ohio 44021 or call 440834-4327 or 1-800-333-5971.
Reed Re-Elected Secretary of Fire Chief’s Assn. Middlefield Village Fire Chief Bill Reed unanimously was re-elected secretary of the Geauga County Fire Chief’s Association at its annual meeting Nov. 18 at the Welshfield Inn. University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center sponsored the meeting. Also re-elected the executive board for 2022 were: President Scott A. Hildenbrand, Chief of Hambden Township Fire Department; Vice President Wayne Burge, Assistant Chief of Bainbridge Township Fire Department; and Treasurer John Wargelin, Chief of Chester Township Fire Department.
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from the Cleveland Foundation Lake-Geauga Fund, the Paul and Maxine Frohring Foundation and other donors, FGP will fund the construction of a new Pollinator Garden Play Area in Geauga Park District’s Frohring Meadows Preserve in Bainbridge Township. This initiative was established to help promote the importance of protecting habitat for pollinating insects, birds and mammals. The Foundation for Geauga Parks was formed in 1990 as the Geauga Park District Foundation and was responsible for raising funds for several signature properties and programs in Geauga: The West Woods, Observatory Park and the popular Nature
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Scopes Binocular Program for fifth-grade students. After these success stories, the FGP broadened its mission in 2015 to allow the foundation the latitude to support any and all parks in Geauga, and as a result changed its name to the Foundation for Geauga Parks. “Foundation trustees are grateful to Preston Superstore as a Lead Business Partner,” said FGP Interim Executive Director Paige Orvis. “There are other opportunities for businesses to join the program and align themselves with a trusted name in park preservation in Geauga County.” Orvis noted FGP’s Business Partnership Program has tiered opportunities for an annual partnership or as event sponsors. To learn more about those opportunities, visit http://www.foundationforgeaugaparks.org/ pages/partnerships
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Message from the Mayor Hello Residents, I want to initially wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a healthy and prosperous New Year. I know personally, my time with family and friends has grown more precious. Social networking, that I often took for granted, is now special. I hope you use this holiday season to enjoy family and network with friends. We activated our Village Christmas lights the weekend prior to Thanksgiving. I often hear comments that it is too early, and I also hear positive comments from people who appreciate them being lit. Personally, I love when the lights come on. I’ve had Christmas carols playing on my car audio the entire month. I think it is the most calming, beautiful music of all. Garlich Our Village looks great and I appreciate all residents who make the effort to enhance the festive spirit. The month of December goes too fast for me. We are currently working to install a sound system to pipe music at the intersection of High Street and State Avenue. Phase 2 of this is to place a camera at the intersection and provide visibility of this area to all residents. It seems like everything I touch has skyrocketed in price. I’m old enough to remember the Carter policies of the 1970s when inflation skyrocketed, and interest rates made financing almost impossible, which in turn killed all business expansion. It was a depressing time for all. I’ve never felt more strongly about praying for our prosperity in the coming year. I am still thankful for the liberty we have as Americans. I love this country and this Village. It is hard to believe 2021 is almost behind us. It seems like I just got used to using 2021 on correspondence requiring a date and soon I will need to reprogram myself to write 2022. The year has flown, but it has been a very
positive and successful year for your Village. We were able to complete many capital projects to improve the infrastructure in the Village. Next year, ODOT has scheduled the repaving of East and West High streets. This, in addition to our streets repaved in 2021, and the side streets we have slated to repave in 2022, the majority of our streets will be in excellent condition. During the year, we developed a succession plan for our Village staff. During this process, we realized the wealth of knowledge and expertise that someday will be leaving. In addition to our staff, we have hired a new solicitor, since our current solicitor, Tom Lee, is retiring after 29 years of service. We wish him the best. We have been fortunate to have his expertise in all areas. We have and will continue to add to our staff to ensure that local knowledge is transferred, and expertise isn’t lost as we move forward. I am often aggravated, but deep down thrilled, with the amount of traffic in the Village. Traffic means the local businesses are being utilized, our employers are vibrant and the Village is alive. I am always conscious how fortunate we are to have individuals and corporations that invest in our area and have residents that realize how critical it is to shop local. When you sit at a light or wait in line, remember without that inconvenience, the amenity you are utilizing would not survive without your support. We have a limited meeting schedule in December, but have a lot on our agenda for 2022. With your support we look forward to another active and successful year. Exercise your right to vote, be informed, be involved, shop Middlefield and visit www. middlefieldohio.com. Sincerely, Mayor Ben Garlich
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Town Crier Holiday Volunteers Needed
Geauga County Department on Aging needs volunteers Christmas Day, 25 to deliver meals to area seniors who are alone for the holiday. All meals are prepared and made ready for delivery at the Chardon Senior Center located at 12555 Ravenwood Drive in Chardon. Volunteers will pick up holiday meals and deliver them to their assigned seniors’ homes. To volunteer, or for more information, call Deana Catucci at the Geauga County Department on Aging at 440-279-2145.
Join Christmas Bird Count
Blackbrook Audubon Society needs eyes and ears for the 122nd annual Christmas Bird Count on Dec. 26. Blackbrook’s CBC circle covers from Lost Nation Airport to Western Perry, Lake Erie down to Holden Arboretum and Big Creek Park in Geauga County. The object of the CBC is to count all the bird species and number of birds in a 15-mile diameter circle in one 24-hour period between Dec. 14 and Jan. 5. Participants within the circle can also report birds at their feeders. To be assigned to a team or to report backyard feeder counts, contact Dan Donaldson, the compiler for Black- brook’s circle, at danook057@yahoo.com.
Bloodmobile
The American Red Cross is in need of donors now to address the historically low blood supply. Those who donate Dec. 17 through Jan. 2 will receive an exclusive Red Cross long-sleeved T-shirt. Donation appointments may be made by downloading the free Blood Donor app, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-7332767. Dec. 29, Middlefield Library, 16167 East High St., Middlefield, 12-6 p.m. Dec. 30, Parkman Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, Parkman Township, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Winter Solstice
Dec. 18, 2:30 p.m. Come to Middlefield Library to learn all about the history, myths and traditions of the longest night of the year. Find out the science behind why the night is so long on Dec. 21. Call 440-632-1961 to register.
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COVID-19: UH ICU Still Full As Cases Surge Major Hospitals Announce Delays in Care Due to Patient Load, Staff Shortages
By Amy Patterson amy@geaugamapleleaf.com
Geauga County continues to be at high risk for COVID-19 transmission, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Everyone in the county should wear a mask in public indoor settings, the CDC said, adding as of Dec. 2, the county has seen a 15% increase in cases over seven days and a test positivity rate around 18%. In a joint statement Dec. 3, the Cleveland Clinic, the MetroHealth System and University Hospitals announced they would voluntarily adjust the scheduling of non-urgent surgeries at specific locations due to “unprecedented demand for inpatient care” across hospital facilities. More than 90% of patients with COVID-19 in the ICU are non-vaccinated, according to the hospitals. “Vaccination is protecting people from severe illness. The majority of vaccinated patients who are hospitalized have underlying health conditions. We are urging everyone eligible to please get vaccinated,” hospital staff said in the statement. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services said for the week of Nov. 18, UH Geauga Medical Center had 22% of its inpatient beds available — however, there were
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zero beds available in the intensive care unit, which the USDHHS reports has 13 beds. “Geauga Public Health continues to monitor the COVID situation at our local hospital systems and due to the surge of COVID cases, Geauga Public Health recommends that Geauga County citizens take all precautions necessary to prevent the spread of COVID,” said Adam Litke, interim administrator for GPH. “If you are experiencing any signs of illness, Geauga Public Health recommends that you contact your primary care physician. “As per the recent media release by University Hospitals and Cleveland Clinic, the hospital systems are experiencing significant
challenges with the current surge in COVID cases and everyone doing their part to prevent the spread of COVID can help reduce those challenges.”
Cases on the Rise The CDC county-view tracker shows the percentage of ICU beds used by COVID-19 patients decreased by 10% over the previous seven days tracked, with an average of 86% of ICU beds used by COVID-19 patients in that time. An epidemiology report from Geauga Public Health showed 17 new cases on Dec. 5. The county had an average of 48 new cases a day for the week of Nov. 28-Dec. 4.
Data from the Ohio Department of Health shows cases in Geauga County increased dramatically between late summer and November. In September, the ODH registered a total of 832 COVID-19 cases in Geauga County. Another 817 residents tested positive in the month of October. As of Dec. 7, the ODH reported 1,635 See COVID • Page 10
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cases in Geauga residents in the month of November and 184 counted in the first five days of December. Case and death data from the ODH comes with the caveat that numbers are likely under-reported because of the delay between initial contact with a healthcare provider, testing and diagnosis. The greatest increase in cases in Geauga residents was in those under age 19, who had 187 cases in September, 199 in October and 314 in November.
UH Urges Vaccination
Vaccination data from the ODH shows only about 17% of Geauga County children ages 5 to 11 have begun the two-shot vaccination process, while those ages 12-17 are 44% vaccinated. At the other end of the age spectrum, Geauga County residents over 80 are 90% vaccinated.
Since Sept. 1, Geauga County has recorded 23 deaths from COVID-19. In total, the ODH reported 116 COVID-19 deaths of Geauga residents in 2020 and 64 in 2021. Of the county’s reported COVID-19 deaths, 118 occurred in residents ages 80 and above, and only two in those under age 50. In a statement, UH leaders said their hospital system is challenged by a shortage of nurses and other clinical caregivers. “At this time, we continue to provide for all the healthcare needs of both COVID-19 patients, as well as non-COVID-19 patients, and have the ability to increase capacity beyond 100% if needed,” UH said. “University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center patients have available support and resources across UH’s 23 hospital health system.” The biggest action the community can take to help the hospital system and healthcare workers is to follow best practices such as distancing, wearing a mask and getting fully vaccinated, UH staff said.
Geauga Park District For more information and registration, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Geauga Gems Trekking Series
Participants are encouraged to complete 30 hikes on any of the park district’s 70-plus miles of trails in any of its 27 open parks by the end of the year in the third annual Geauga Gems Trekking Series. Of the 30 hikes, three must be naturalist-led hikes, which are identifiable among program listings by the trekking series logo or filtering feature on the district website. Or, participants can choose to hike 60 miles of qualifying trails to complete their
2022 goal instead – no naturalist-led hikes required. Registration opens Jan. 1 at 10 a.m. for Geauga County residents free of charge on the website or in person at The West Woods Nature Center or Big Creek Park’s Meyer Center, and opens for out-of-county residents on Jan. 15 for $10. After signing up, participants will receive a special Geauga Gems Trekking Card to track their progress. Finally, during a year-end event in January 2023, those who complete the series for the first time will receive a collapsible trekking pole, and everyone who completes the series will receive a Geauga Gems 2022 hiking medallion sticker to add to their pole.
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East Geauga Kiwanis Honors Students
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The East Geauga Kiwanis Club recently gave recognition to Ledgemont Elementary School third-graders (l to r) Royce Shoff and Logan Gilronan for their performance in the classroom during the first grading period. Both received a certificate and four literature books from the club.
Dog License Tags On Sale Now Dog owners are reminded to purchase 2022 dog licenses on or before Jan. 31, 2022. Tags will be issued with an “O” ring. Licenses purchased on or before Jan. 31 are $15 per dog. A $15 penalty is added to all licenses purchased after the deadline. There are two other options for registration available - a three-year tag for $45 and a lifetime tag for $150.These are available at the auditor’s office and online. Checks should be made payable to Charles E. Walder, Geauga County Auditor. The dog registration system has been mod-
ified to include rabies vaccination information. A space is provided on the registration form. Residents are able to purchase their dog licenses on the auditor’s secure website: www.auditor.co.geauga.oh.us. A fee of $1 per transaction will be assessed. Owners of new dogs may purchase their tags any time during the year at the auditor’s office, at any of its outlying agents or by mail. Send the application and $15 fee to Geauga County Auditor, Courthouse Annex, 231 Main St., Suite 1A, Chardon, OH 44024. For more information, call 440-279-1600
Senior News Home Delivered Christmas Meals
The Geauga County Department on Aging will offer a free traditional meal to any Geauga County seniors, age 60 and older, who will be home and alone on Christmas, Dec. 25. There will be no regular Home Delivered Meal delivery or congregate meals on Christmas. Instead, holiday meals are available by preorder only. Christmas Day meal requests are due by Dec. 17. For more information or to sign up for a meal, call the department on aging at 440-279-2163.
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Huskies Pull Away From Rival Badgers By Haley Adams sports@geaugamapleleaf.com In just the second week of the season, we saw a duel of rivals when the Berkshire Badgers paid a visit to the Huskies of Cardinal High School. It would be game one for Berkshire head coach James Bosley and his crew, while Joe DiMattia was coming off a pair of early wins to start his second season as Cardinal head coach. “A lot of the things we need to work on and correct are just simple basketball things,” Bosley said. “It was our first game of the season, and I think nerves played a big part.” The Huskies’ game plan was simply put by junior Hailey Keller: “Our game plan was to win.” And in the end, that’s just what they did, 38-33. Perhaps the biggest difference in the game was the defensive effort the Huskies showed late. Defensive specialists Lindsay Hissa and Cassie Nyugen understood their assignment very well. “I cannot say enough about Cassie and Lindsay on the defensive side of the ball,” DiMattia said. “Cassie is our lockdown defender for us. She is quick and athletic and can stay with anybody that she faces.” The athlete elaborated. “I’m quick on my feet and I prepare for what to expect from my competitors,” Nyugen said. “I just downright love to play defense. I use defense to show my hustle and never want to give up even if someone blows by me.” The Badgers would win the jump ball, but
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Hailey Keller, right, blocks this shot from Berkshire’s Lydia Kastor during the Huskies’ 38-33 win against the Badgers. Lindsay Hissa, left, and the defense kept the game close until Cardinal could pull away at home.
a quick turnover would give the Huskies the ball and the lead, 2-0. Senior guard Haley Domen got an offensive rebound off of a Keller miss. Behind a hot start from Domen and shooting guard Ronee Collins, the Huskies jumped out to a 6-2 lead early in the first quarter. Collins would hit her first three of the night on that run, but early full-court pressure from the Badgers would cut the lead to just two. An aggressive defense from the Badgers caused Bosley and company to get into foul trouble early. Junior Brooke Ruchalski provid-
ed big minutes as she came off the bench. Said Bosley, “She is one of the ones that saw her role during the game change a little bit because of others being in foul trouble. It was great to see her get in the game and trust the work she put in this off-season.” Senior point guard Kylie Neumore would even things up at six points after drawing a turnover from the Huskies offense. Much of that feisty defense came off of the press the Badgers were flashing at the Huskies. When the Badgers created a three-point lead, DiMattia would call a timeout for his team.
The Huskies had a chance for a last second shot, but Domen wasn’t able to recognize, and the teams would be knotted at 10 after one. After Collins split a pair of free throws, she helped Cardinal earn their first lead of the night — though that lead would be erased after the Badgers went on a 4-0 run, forcing the Huskies to call a timeout after trailing 1411 with 3:30 remaining in the half. Out of the timeout came a game-tying three from Collins, with just under three minutes left to play in the first half. After junior guard Cassie Nguyen tied the ball game at 16, junior Maddy Triskett would slip under her defender and put the Badgers up by one at the half, 18-17. Cardinal’s Collins led all scorers with seven, while senior Lydia Kastor added six. Neumore and Ruchalski both provided four points, while Domen recorded five. Second-half adjustments made by DiMattia and his coaching staff helped the Huskies reach 25-22 after three. “At halftime, we had a pretty good talk. We were happy with where we were, even though we were down by one,” said DiMattia. “We told the girls that we had to do a better job at getting back on defense. We have a tendency to stand by the girl who just got the rebound, while the other team gets down the court, and then we give up easy buckets.” The Huskies outscored their opponent 8-4 in the third quarter. Part of that came from their big three of Domen, Hissa and Keller. Keller would add four points in the quarter, while Hissa and Domen each added two. See Huskies • Page 13
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The first points of the fourth quarter would go to Keller, assisted by Nguyen. Berkshire lost a key piece to its puzzle on defense when Neumore fouled out with 7:30 remaining in the contest, allowing the Huskies to lead 27-22. But the Badgers cut their deficit to just one when sophomore Hayley Stoddard sealed off her defender and scored an easy bucket under the hoop. A timeout called at 4:20 assisted Domen, who took a shot to the eye, with Cardinal up by four. Right out of timeout, then, Domen extended that lead to six with her first three of the evening. The Badgers would not go away quietly. A steal from Kastor cut her team’s deficit to just one, 34-33. After a three from junior Caroline Kuching, the Badgers’ only three of the evening came at the 2:30 mark, forcing their opponent to call a timeout. A couple clutch free throws helped Cardinal cling to victory, giving DiMattia his firsvvt win over the Badgers since taking the reins two years ago. “I think I was more nervous before the game than the girls were,” he said. “As a coach, you are never fully satisfied with how prepared your team is for a game. So between that and knowing that this was the best chance we’ve had to hang with Berkshire in the last three years, I had some butterflies. “Obviously I am happy to come away with the win, but I am happier for the girls. The seniors were the only girls on the team that had a W against Berkshire in high school, but now everyone does.” Leading the way offensively for the Hus-
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kies were Domen and Collins with 10 a piece. Hissa and Keller each contributed with eight, and Nguyen posted two. Hissa and Domen each pulled down 12 rebounds, while Keller grabbed eight. Domen led the team offensively with three assists, while she and teammate Keller recorded four steals each. Asked what worked well for her offensively, Domen said it was “being able to get up the court, and setting things up when things weren’t going our way.” Hissa commented on how her defense helped pace her offense on the evening. “Playing a good defense was good for me tonight, and helped me get to the free throw line,” she said. Added her coach, “Lindsay has been incredible to start the season. She is our shut-down post. She is very active down low, preventing her girl from even getting the ball, and has a nose for getting to the balls coming off the rim.” Offensively, Kastor and Ruchalski each added eight points, while Neumore contributed six. Kastor would also record four assists and four steals. The two teams meet again Jan. 19 at Berkshire High School — a game that could be very different. “To bring home another win against Berkshire later in the season, we need to take care of our bodies and stay healthy,” Nguyen said. “We also need to come to practice every day ready to work and better ourselves. The first game, we were anxious about coming into the last game over not knowing what to expect; the next game against them, we need to settle down.” As for Berkshire, Bosley said, “We know things we have to clean up before that day gets here, and we have a lot of season before a second match-up.”
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Police Blotter The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Middlefield Village Police Department, Nov. 24-Dec. 9, 2021. BURGLARY Nov. 25 3:22 a.m., West High Street. Caller states there is a male wearing a hoodie, larger build, trying to break into Crossroads Country Café. He was trying to kick the door in. Caller no longer sees him, may be inside. One male arrested for breaking and entering, and criminal damaging. Owner of business advised of incident. CITIZEN ASSIST Dec. 2 11:36 a.m., South State Avenue. Caller would like to remain anonymous. Would like to meet by employee door on side of building. Would like to speak with an officer about filing a complaint against her employer. Caller is unhappy with how they are handling COVID exposures at work. CITIZEN DISPUTE Nov. 26 10:44 p.m., East High Street. Male saying he is a police officer flashing a fake badge. Unknown name, out on the porch, 18ishyear-old male. Newbury baseball letterman jacket. Male is harassing customers, saying he is investigating rapes and if they don’t tell him who they are he will charge them for it. Getting into a car. Tore off his license plate. Silver VW Jetta. Unknown if he has been drinking. Turned onto some side street. See report. Dec. 2 1:27 p.m., North State Avenue. Dispute about ducks in the neighborhood. Advice given.
DRUGS Nov. 30 8:59 a.ml, Almeda Drive. Officer advised to go the middle school and speak with principal about vape device containing THC that was found in bushes. Juvenile suspect was identified and admitted to using and having vape pen, which was taken as evidence. School security video and statements obtained. Juvenile green sheet completed. Report to follow. MEDICAL Nov. 27 9:34 p.m., West High Street. Female came into bar and is passed out. Officer began sternum rubs and she was still unresponsive. One dose of Narcan administered in each nostril and she began to wake up. Female was extremely intoxicated any may have mixed her prescriptions with alcohol. Female transported to hospital without incident. SUSPICIOUS Nov. 24 5:03 p.m., South Springdale Avenue. Silver Jeep in parking lot, parked near grocery side. Car almost hit caller’s truck. Middle-aged man finished a beer and went into the store. UTL/GOA. Nov. 28 8:20 p.m., Almeda Drive. Out with truck and two juveniles. Spoke to attached juveniles who were truck-drawn sledding at the middle school. Parents advised, juveniles warned of consequences. Dec. 3 9:25 a.m., South State Avenue. Male was terminated and was heard talking to other employees about getting a gun. Statement obtained. Report to follow.
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