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A preliminary proposal by the owners of Briar Hill Health Care Residence in Middlefield Village to create 28 independent senior rental units was discussed at the virtual village planning and zoning meeting Feb. 9. The development is planned for a 4.2-acre parcel that resulted from consolidating four long, narrow parcels on the southwest corner of the intersection of North State Street and Tare Creek Parkway. The consolidation was approved at a recent village planning commission meeting. The parcel, currently zoned for commercial development, needs to be rezoned to allow new construction of the 20 duplex homes. Eight units already exist in the buildings on the property. Chairman Scott Klein said the last time the commission met on the matter, the idea was to rezone the parcel as a residential planned urban development. When he asked why they are now discussing rezoning it for a senior residential community, village Zoning Inspector John Boksansky said he received the drawings of the development Feb. 8 and saw the density would be a problem for the village
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The preliminary site plan for 10 duplexes at the corner of South State Street and Tare Creek Parkway in Middlefield was presented by the owners of Briar Hill Health Care Residence at the Feb. 9 village planning and zoning meeting.
PUD description. A residential PUD limits density to four units an acre and the regulations include a requirement of a number of studies for development, he said. Senior residential community zoning has fewer regulations, he said. Village Administrator Leslie Gambosi-McCoy said Ohman and the architect also are concerned about the number of permitted units and zoning the parcel as a senior residential community would take care of that problem.
“You can do a custom PUD but, if we already have a code established to make it happen, my recommendation is to use what you have,” she said. Village Solicitor Tom Lee warned against making the zoning on the parcel too flexible. “When you start rezoning, you want to be careful you don’t open too many possibilities. You might produce the exact opposite result you want,” he said in support of an RPUD. “Residential zoning is more consistent with what you want. The
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units you are proposing are kind of residential use, anyway.” Commission member Dave Dietrich recommended rezoning the parcel as a RPUD although, in the village zoning regulations, an RPUD requires a 20-acre site. “There is a way to work with the village solicitor on the more technical matters,” he said. Lee said the acreage requirement would be at the discretion of village council. See Ohmans • Page 9
East Geauga Kiwanis Gives the Gift of Reading
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East Geauga Kiwanis Club recently gave first- and second-graders from Jordak Elementary, Burton Elementary and Ledgemont Elementary schools a literature book. The club wants to emphasize the importance of reading. Pictured are first-graders from Jordak Elementary in Middlefield Village.
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Town Crier Drive-Thru Food Distribution
Tuesdays, 3-5 p.m. United Way Services of Geauga County has teamed up the Greater Cleveland Food Bank to provide boxes of food to Geauga residents. The drive-thru food distribution will take place each Tuesday in February and March at the Geauga County Fairgrounds, 14373 North Cheshire St., Burton. Preregistration is required each week; call 216-738-2265 or visit wefeedgeauga.com.
Red Cross Blood Drives
Record-breaking cold and winter storms across much of the United States have had a significant impact on blood and platelet donations. The American Red Cross is urging healthy individuals, especially those with type O blood, to donate now. Donation appointments may be made by downloading the free Blood Donor App, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-733-2767. Feb. 25, Middlefield Library, 16167 East High St., Middlefield, 12-6 p.m. Walk-ins are welcome. Feb. 27, Parkman Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, Parkman, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 12, Huntsburg Baptist Church, 16401 Mayfield Road, Huntsburg Township, 2-7 p.m.
American Legion Pancakes
Atwood-Mauck American Legion Post 459 is serving its annual pancake and sausage breakfasts every Sunday through April 18, except April 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 14052 Goodwin St. in Burton. Breakfast is by takeout only. The public is welcome. For information, call Skip at 440834-1191.
Parkman Chamber Pancakes
Parkman Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual pancake and sausage breakfasts every Sunday in March, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Breakfast is by drive-thru/carryout only from the Parkman Community House, 16295 Main Market. Cost is $8 each.
Geauga Skywatchers
March 1, 6:30 p.m. During “Weather or Not,” speaker Jann Glove discusses how astronomy and meteorology have forever been a tightly linked couple. Join for a discussion about advancements in weather forecasting here on earth due to meteorological satellites plus run-down on solar flares, sunspots, Martian dust storms, Jupiter’s Red Spot and more. To register for the virtual program, visit www.GeaugaLibrary.libcal.com.
FGP Explorers Series
March 6, 10:30 a.m. The Foundation for Geauga Parks is hosting its monthly Explorers Series at Geauga Park District’s Swine Creek Reservation, 16004 Hayes Road, Middlefield Township. Gather by the Sugarhouse to hike the Wagon Trail, Grey Fox Trail and loop back on the Maple Highlands Trail. Participants will be divided into small groups to hike the trails and share stories of maple sugaring. Masks are required. Bring water and binoculars, if desired. Visit www.foundationforgeaugaparks.org for information.
Beer & Hymns
March 6, 6:30 p.m. Join the Chardon Polka Band streamed live on their Facebook page for Beer & Hymns a free concert of gospel music benefitting SubZero Mission.
Maple Driving Tour
The 2021 NE Ohio “How Sweet It Is” Maple Driving Tour hosted by Maple Producers of NE Ohio will be March 6-7 and 1314. Maple syrup producers across northeast Ohio will open their sugarhouses to visitors to learn about their operations and see the different ways they make their syrup. For a complete listing of dates, times, producers and a map of locations, visit mpneoh. com or Maple Syrup Producers of NE Ohio’s Facebook. The sugarhouse tours are free of charge.
PUBLIC NOTICE During the Feb. 11 Middlefield Village Council meeting, the village passed the following legislation: • Ordinance 21-109 Authorizing the Hiring of Patrick Cooney as a Part-Time Police Officer as of Feb. 12, 2021, at the Initial Pay Rate of $17 per Hour and Declaring an Emergency. • Ordinance 21-110 Authorizing the Village Administrator to Enter into a Debt Collection Program and Agreement with the Office of the Ohio Attorney General Pursuant to Revised Code Section 131.02, and Declaring an Emergency. The complete text of these resolutions and ordinances may be viewed or obtained at the office of the fiscal officer, 14860 N. State Ave., Middlefield, during regular business hours.
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A Glimpse of Yesteryear
By Rick Seyer The above photo shows the north side of state Route 87 taken in 1915. Preparations are underway to pave the street for the first time. Up until then, all the streets in the village were dirt and generally nothing but mud every time it rained. The photo is showing the work involved in creating the base to lay the cement on. I am not sure asphalt was readily available and early on most of the village streets were paved with cement. All the buildings in the background are still standing, with the building on the far left being “Middlefield Tavern” and the one next to it is now vacant. The wagon in the background is a popcorn and peanut wagon.
This photo below is of the southeast and southwest corners of the downtown intersection of routes 87 and 608 in the 1950s. The business located on the east corner was a MOBIL gas station that was operated for many years by C. J. Ohls and Kenny Barnes. Throughout the years there were many other operators and it later became a SOHIO gas station. The employees would come out and actually pump your gas for you and even washed your windshield and checked your oil. On the west side of the street was the BISHOP house that was later moved near the intersection of routes 608 and 528. Next was MERRYFIELD ELECTRIC and, in the building in the far right edge of the photo, was the HOME TELEPHONE COMPANY and the NORTHEAST OHIO CREDIT BUREAU.
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Local History: Huntsburg Town Halls
View of the opera house facing rear and showing the projection booth apertures above the mural.
By Carl and Elaine Seliskar The first meeting house or town hall was built by Austin and Nelson Loud in 1852. Austin is buried at the Center and was heavily involved in the lumber supply and building businesses. Nelson moved back to Northampton, Mass., where he died some years later. That first structure stood between the Disciples Church and the old hotel, and still stands but it is currently vacant. It is a one-story frame building that only recently has had a small garage attached to its west side. After being used as the town hall it became known as the Strong house, because it was occupied by various members of that Huntsburg family. The photo below left shows the original house (Elmer Rhodes stands in front of it). The “new” town hall was built in 1908 at
the time of the township centennial celebration. It is a classic brick building that came to be known as the opera house because it has inclined seating and a stage, which was, and still is, used for performances. The opera house is the last standing original such structure in Geauga County. The town hall hosted a variety of performances from plays to movie shows. The original 1908 wood seating still resides in the opera house. The seating is embellished with ornate metal work and molded 3-ply maple seats with hat racks beneath each seat. A large wall mural depicting the early Township Center was added in the 1970s at the rear of the seating by local artist Willard Strong. The opera house was partially renovated in the 1990s, but the original stage curtain, the fabric covering on the walls and the original wood moldings were removed.
The new town hall.
The original wood molding that graced the opera house was made of tulip poplar and “grained” by Luman Stanton and his son Harry J. Stanton. (Wood graining is an agedold painting technique that simulates natural wood grain.) The opera house was a popular place for Huntsburg High School celebrations and graduations, and those events continued until the last graduating class of 1947. Huntsburg Township Trustees are currently located in the rear of the opera house where monthly meetings are also held.
The old town hall.
Community Meetings Listed are public meetings and executive sessions in Huntsburg, Middlefield and Parkman townships, and the Village of Middlefield for the coming weeks. (Please note: These meeting notices are NOT legal notices. To find out whether a government meeting is in person or virtual contact the appropriate township or village office. Huntsburg Township: March 2, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings held at the Town Hall, 16534 Mayfield Road. Middlefield Township: March 8, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All trustees meetings are held at Township Office, 15228 Madison Road, unless otherwise noted. Middlefield Village: March 9, 5:30 p.m. – Streets, Sidewalks & Utilities, 7 p.m. – Plan-
ning Commission; March 11, 5 p.m. – Parks & Recreation, 5:30 p.m. – Finance & Ordinance, 6:30 p.m. – Public Safety, 7 p.m. – Village Council. All meetings currently are virtual. Parkman Township: March 2, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees; March 9, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals, public hearing on conditional use permit. All meetings are held at the Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, unless otherwise noted. (Trustees will hold the second meeting of the month via Microsoft Teams. Those interested in joining the meeting should contact the fiscal officer for the link.) Cardinal BOE: Feb. 24, 6 p.m., work session; March 10, 6 p.m., regular meeting via Zoom. All meetings held at BOE Office, 15982 E. High St., Middlefield, unless otherwise indicated.
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Faith Matters Lessons from a Disciple Named Peter He was just a failed fisherman who let From these events, we gain an interesting Jesus use his boat while teaching a crowd of glimpse of Peter’s personality. His honesty, people. Afterwards, following a miraculous, transparency and ready-to-go faith were comjumbo catch of fish orchestrated by Jesus, mendable. His enthusiasm was contagious, Simon Peter fell at Jesus’ feet. Recognizing but he sometimes spoke up too quickly, puthe was unworthy in the presence of holi- ting his foot in his mouth. ness, he said, “Go away from me, Lord; I am Perhaps, in Peter, we see some aspect of a sinful man!” However, after some reassur- ourselves. Each of us is at times a bewildering words from Jesus, Peter left ing combination of good and bad, everything to follow the Savior. success and failure, fear and faith. This same Peter was later conAnd yet, from the very beginning, fronted with the terrifying sight of Jesus saw in Peter a great potena “ghostlike” Jesus walking on watial. He gave Simon his new name ter in the middle of the night. De“Peter,” foreseeing the day when spite the strong wind and swirling Peter’s life and faith would bewaves, he boldly asked Christ to come “rock solid” and he would enable him do the same. “Come,” become a fearless leader in the said Jesus, and Peter walked on By Roger Kruse early Church. Jesus has a similar the water to Jesus. Unfortunately, when his confidence in you and in me. When we choose eyes focused on the wind, his fear supplantto follow Him, He begins shaping our lives. ed his faith, and he began to sink. “Save me, Many of us tend to doubt ourselves. We Lord!” cried Peter. Jesus reached out his are well aware of our shortcomings. Yet, hand and caught him, also reminding Peter to that’s the wonder of becoming a disciple of let faith lead the way and not to doubt. Jesus. On another occasion, Jesus asked his 12 First, he loves and accepts us just as we disciples, “Who do people say that I am?” are. By His grace, He forgives our past and After several responses, Jesus said, “But washes us sparkling clean from our moral what about you? Who do you say I am?” Of and spiritual failures. course, it was Peter whose inspired response In addition, God puts His powerful Holy affirmed, “You are the Christ, the Son of the Spirit within us. Something new and dynamic living God.” Nevertheless, when Jesus began to ex- happens as we begin to be transformed from plain to them that he must suffer and die at the inside out. Never discount the necessity of the “new the hands of the religious leaders in Jerusabirth.” Jesus said without it, we are doomed lem, Peter rebuked Jesus and said, “Never, to remain stuck on the treadmill of our own Lord!” But Jesus rebuked Peter right back, futile efforts, never really connecting with aware that Peter’s well-intended words were God. We need, what only Jesus can give us, in fact a stumbling block from Satan. It was His own miraculous touch. His God-given mission to die. Christ’s death As you move forward in your life, rememon the Cross was absolutely necessary for ber the story of Peter. Like him, let Jesus our salvation. Perhaps the most remembered failure of know how much you need Him and of your dePeter was his threefold denial of Jesus follow- sire to love and follow Him. Our Lord stands ing his insistence that he would never disown ready to receive you and make you His very Him or fall away. Later, Peter wept bitter own disciple. tears of remorse for denying that he had ever Roger Kruse began following Jesus nearly been with Jesus. However, after Christ’s resurrection, Peter was restored, three times 50 years ago. Christ remains the same yesteraffirming his love for Jesus. day, today, and forever.
Campus Chatter Adriana Naples, of Middlefield, was named to the dean’s list at Youngstown State University for the fall semester. Shelby Burgess, of Middlefield, graduated from Ohio University with a bachelor of science in visual communication – photojournalism.
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Kindergarten registration for the 2021-22 school year will be held March 8-12. Incoming students must be 5 years of age on or before Aug. 1, 2021, to enroll in kindergarten. Registration will be done by appointment only; call 440-632-0261 ext. 2000 to schedule a time and get the necessary information for registration. Students will not be required to attend the registration this year. The school district looks forward to meeting the Class of 2034 and the newest members of the Huskie family.
Outstanding Students Recognized
Congratulations to the second quarter outstanding third-graders Mason K., Skylar L. and Tayden S. Each quarter teach- Mason K. Skylar L. Tayden S. ers select one student from their class who has gone above and beyond and the students are recognized by the East Geauga Kiwanis Club. Each student receives a certificate for the achievement and several books to enjoy. Thank you to the Kiwanis for their continued support of Cardinal scholars.
Resource Center Sessions
The Lake/Geauga Educational Assistance Foundation (LEAF) will be holding information sessions virtually on a LEAF Google Meet. “Making Sense of College Financial Aid Offer Letters” will be offered on Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m. An expert will walk participants through the terminology so they can see the bottom line of a four-year college cost. Then, on March 10 at 6:30 p.m., “Making Sense of College Loan Options” will include information about loan options available to students and their parent(s). Other ways to finance the gap between college costs and financial aid will be discussed. Reservations are required; capacity is limited. Register online at www.leaf-ohio.org or call LEAF at 440-525-7095. The sessions are free. Parents are encouraged to attend with their student.
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Cardinal head basketball coach Jon Cummins talks to his Huskies during the team’s 5245 loss to rival Berkshire for the second time this season. Cardinal played its tournament game on Tuesday against Campbell Memorial in a game finished after deadline. Pick up the Geauga County Maple Leaf for more on the Berkshire game.
Rotary Club Offers Scholarships The Rotary Club of Burton Middlefield is offering a $2,000 scholarship to one graduating high school senior each from Berkshire and Cardinal high schools, and one to an Auburn Career Center Senior attending from one of the two districts named. The graduating senior chosen from each of the
high schools can be planning to go to college, trade or technical school. The deadline to submit an application is April 16. To obtain an application, interested students may get one from their high school guidance counselor or request an application by emailing bethcroup@gmail.com
Geauga Park District For more information, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org. No registration required unless otherwise noted.
Get In The Maple Mood
Naturalist-led experiences are available at Swine Creek Reservation and online. Registration is required. Rather than a large gathering for Sap’s-aRisin’ this year, the park district has scheduled three half-hour Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides Through the Sugarbush to take place on Saturdays, March 6, 13 and 20, from 1-4:30 p.m. Hour-long Maple Sugaring Hikes will also be hosted on Sundays, March 7, 14 and 21, followed by optional sales of syrup produced this year at Swine Creek Reservation. Sales will also be available this season at The West Woods Nature Center. Both the rides and the hikes will show participants all about the maple sugaring processes used each year at this park at 16004 Hayes Road in Middlefield Township.
Three virtual programs will also be offered to get people into the spirit of the sweet season right from the comfort of home: Maple Sugaring on March 7 at 10 a.m. for adults or 1 p.m. for kids; and All About Maple Syrup on March 10 at 6 p.m.
Spring Turkey Hunt
Geauga Park District is offering a turkey hunting opportunity this spring within its Longo and Farley properties. Applicants must download and complete the form located on the park district’s website and email it to info@geaugaparkdistrict. org to apply to participate. Applications are due March 31 for the youth hunt taking place April 17 and 18 and are due April 14 for the regular hunt taking place May 1 through 9. Hunters will be selected by random drawing and notified via email of their acceptance and hunt location. Permits will also be sent electronically. Details about mailing or faxing applications can be found on the form as well.
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Fitness Report
Knee Pain? Physical Therapy Best Option to Avoid Surgery By Dr. Adam Cramer, DPT The knee is one of the most used joints in the body that can easily take the repetitive stress of day to day use. When the knee is pushed beyond it’s limits or turned in a direction it isn’t meant to it can cause pain and injury. When this happens, physical therapy is the best first option for treatment.
What can be done about knee pain?
For many, the first step following a knee injury is to consult with a surgeon even though they prefer not to have surgery. Yet these professionals specialty is surgery and they have never made anyone walk again themselves. So if you’re having difficulty with walking because of Cramer pain then consult a specialist who focuses on improving walking and reducing pain themselves such as a physical therapist who should be the first point of contact. By consulting with a independent physical therapist there is no conflict of interest like in orthopedic surgical groups and hospital systems. Independent physical therapists focus only on cost-effective low risk physical therapy treatment and not high cost high risk surgical procedures. No referral is needed for physical therapy in the state of Ohio and your medial insurance will cover the cost of treatment. MRIs and x-rays are not needed to diagnose knee injuries especially when we all have abnormalities within our joints and imaging can produce false positives resulting in unnecessary surgeries. Steroid injections and other injections offered by orthopedic surgeons have demonstrated ineffectiveness with not properly addressing the functional
limitations (lack of motion and strength) that an individual with knee pain has. Based on evidence steroid injections can actually deteriorate tendons, promote cartilage loss and create bone fractures under the cartilage in your joint.
Physical therapy for knee pain
All of these invasive procedures mentioned above do absolutely nothing to correct the underlying problem in the first place, it’s just treating the symptoms. The underlying problem with most joint pain is lack of motion and strength. It’s quite simple, if you work at improving how well you move, you will move better, plain and simple. Cartilage in joints is like a sponge, when it is used it will soak up all the nutrients around it while getting rid of waste products in the joint that can degenerate cartilage further. Movement is the key. By focusing on the structures that make us move, such as muscles, you will undoubtedly move better with less symptoms. When the knee is stressed through exercise it promotes strength of it, blood flow increases, oxygenation and ultimately healing. Physical therapy treatment for knee pain will include hands-on treatment to promote blood-flow, healing and range of motion. Dry needling will help reduce pain while promoting healing and muscle contraction. Therapeutic exercise will promote strengthening and stabilization of the knee joint to reduce excessive shearing/rotational forces that can lead to further damage of the joint. You will have a thorough understanding of how to maintain and treat your symptoms independently. By seeing a Doctor of Physical Therapy first with you will reach your goals fast avoiding surgery all together. Dr. Adam M Cramer, PT, DPT is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy and the founder of MyoFit Clinics in Ashtabula, Chardon & Middlefield, Ohio. Call 440-286-1007 www.MyoFitClinic.com
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Obituaries Michael George Ucchino
worked at Wright Patterson Airforce Base with the Department of Defense until he retired in 2012. He then began a series of government consulting jobs to stay busy, lastly working with MCR at the time of his passing. Mike was an avid lover of golf, a lifelong loyal Cleveland sports fan no matter how many times the Browns broke his heart, and loved all things space, science and history related. A master at turning a simple answer into an hour-long lecture, he enjoyed dragging his family outside to view any celestial event, including the 2017 solar eclipse in the totality range in Cherokee, N.C. As discovered by his children over the last few days, he never threw anything away. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Karen, of Fairfield; daughter, Randi (Scott Herbort) Ucchino, of Fairfield; sons, Ryan Ucchino and Rick (Sarah) Ucchino, of Fairfield; and three grandchildren, Delaney, Rebecca and Raymond. He also is survived by his sister, Helen King, of Salem, N.C.; and brother, Dr. Marc (Barb) Ucchino, of Poland, Ohio. Mike was preceded in death by his parents; and grandparents, Michael and Amelia Ucchino. Visitation was Feb. 17, 2021, at The Webster Funeral Home, 3080 Homeward Way at state Route 4, Fairfield, from 12 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1 p.m. Burial followed in Oak Hill Cemetery. Online condolences and viewing of the livestream can be found at www.websterfuneralhomes.com (513-942-3293).
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said. “I’d want to drill down on the turning radius and the landscaping, but I think the preliminary plan looks real good.” Owner Andy Ohman and his son, Anderson, presented the layout to the commission. Andy Ohman explained the duplex units of two bedrooms and two baths will be larger than Rose Briar Cottage, which is on the site now with several other rental buildings that will be renovated. The garage behind the cottage will also remain, he said, adding the buildings will be remodeled to resemble the Ohmans’ health care residence across the street. “It’s going to be a massive improvement on that corner,” Klein said. Ohman said they plan to start the exterior renovations as some of the current residents move out in the next few months. Lee said the next step will be for the Ohmans to get a rezoning request to the village so it can be discussed at the next meeting.
FAIRFIELD TWP., OH – Michael George Ucchino, 72, of Fairfield Township, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 12, 2021, at University of Cincinnati Medical Center in Cincinnati. “Mike” was born on April 22, 1948, in Greenville, Pa., to Dominic and Philomena “Mamie” Ucchino. Raised in Middlefield, Mike attended Cardinal High School, where his father was the principal, graduating in 1966 as class valedictorian. He received his Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from The Ohio State University, in 1973, where he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. The highlight of his college career was being featured as “Poor Paddy Murphy’’ in his fraternity’s traditional mock funeral to warn against the dangers of drinking. Mike later received his Master of Engineering Administration degree from The George Washington University in 1980. He began his career with the government directly out of college at Indian Head Naval Base in Washington, D.C., where he also met his future wife. He worked on many design projects, including the ejector seats for the F-15 fighter jet and the JATO rocket jets, which took him to Antarctica in 1977. He then came back to Ohio in 1984 and
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The village could limit the RPUD on the parcel to nursing home use, he said. “We have to do this carefully. It’s going to be a pretty specialized use,” Lee said, adding such limits imposed now will protect the village in the future. On the preliminary plan, the main driveway through the development would run west from North State, or state Route 608, west, then turn north and exit on Tare Creek. Tare Creek is a limited-access road, but Klein, who is also a councilman, said he feels the exit onto the parkway would not be too dangerous since it is about 300 feet from the intersection. Dietrich said the Middlefield fire chief needs to approve the driveway for fire engine access. “I think it’s a great plan, conceptually,” he
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Police Blotter The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Middlefield Village Police Department Feb. 4-17, 2021. ASSAULT Feb. 4 8:25 p.m., East High Street. Caller is reporting he was assaulted by the dumpster yesterday. He is unable to move today. He was hit in the face and his having trouble walking. Denied rescue squad. He does not know who it was. CITIZEN ASSIST Feb. 6 8:27 a.m., South State Avenue. Complainant stated a truck spreading salt in parking lot sprayed salt in his face while driving by and a piece hit him his eye. No company name was provided. Male declined medical attention. Feb. 10 2:12 p.m., West High Street. Customer wants to speak to an officer because they won’t let him shop at grocery store without a mask on. Officer advised. Report to follow. Clear. 9:44 p.m., East High Street. Female will not leave. She is an ex of mine. She has been here for four days. Officer stood by while female removed her belongings from the home. Female left some items behind and was advised to call for an escort when she returns to pick up remaining items. Clear. Feb. 15 11:55 a.m., West High Street. Female complainant advised she lives on Cloverdale and her daughter’s boyfriend who has been living at her residence will not leave. He has been living there a couple of weeks. Officer advised complainant she would have to go through GCSO and was a civil matter. No further action. CITIZEN DISPUTE Feb. 13 10:10 a.m., East High Street. 66-year-old male bought a van from a guy across from the church. He gave him $1,000. Male said he would meet guy at 10:30 today and in the past guy has threatened him and male is concerned for his safety. Officer spoke with complainant. He advised he paid guy for a vehicle and never got the vehicle. Officer advised complainant it would be a civil matter and it took place in the township and he would have to contact GCSO. FOUND PROPRTY Feb. 5 7:55 p.m., South Springdale Avenue. Complainant found cash at Aldi’s on Jan. 5. Officer checked Aldi’s and was told a woman reported she lost money around that time period but did not leave her information.
FRAUD Feb. 11 12:36 p.m., West High Street. Gold car came through drive-thru at Taco bell and short-changed the employee. Now caller saying she does not know if they were shorted money or not. But Taco Bell was. They have vehicle description. See report. OVERDOSE Feb. 5 11:04 p.m., West High Street. 27-year-old male overdose, possibly on Percocet. Male is incoherent, lips are turning blue. Patient is making “funny sounds.” Father got on the line and said he went to paramedic school and that male is breathing fine. Lips are blue. Agonal breathing heard in the background, male advised to start CPR. Female on the phone, 30mg of Percocet, male had been drinking, came back from bar and took it. Unknown how much male drank; friend said “a lot.” Was home for 10 minutes. Thinks they took Percocet at the bar, half at bar and half at home. Narcan administered by an officer and male revived. After being revived, male admitted to consuming alcohol and taking 1/2 pill of Percocet. Middlefield FD transported male to ER for medical treatment. While Middlefield EMTs were treating male, deputies were required to shield EMTs from father, who was impeding the EMTs and becoming confrontational. PROPERTY DAMAGE Feb. 17 3:50 p.m., South Springdale Avenue. Caller stated someone slashed her tire. She is sitting in the parking lot. She is in a red ranger truck. She believes she knows who slashed them. Officer advised. See report. SUSPICIOUS Feb. 12 4:51 p.m., Grove Street. Caller states a bobcat came and pushed the neighbor’s truck out of the driveway and is now pushing it down the street. Caller later stated disregard because the neighbors are home and are voluntarily loading the vehicle onto a trailer. Nothing further. Feb. 15 2:45 a.m., West High Street. Vehicle observed at pump for over 40 minutes. Female sleeping behind wheel. Female checks OK. No sign of impairment. THEFT Feb. 9 12:14 p.m., South State Avenue. In lobby to report theft of several items from his home from a female. He advised some of his belongings were missing when he got out of jail. She lived there when he was in jail. Complainant could not provide proof of ownership and was advised until he could it would be a civil matter.
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Classifieds AUTOS & PARTS
PETS & ANIMALS
Cash for Junk Vehicles: running or not, classics/big trucks/etc., free removal, call/text Zac 440-679-7293.
Sunny – handsome, charming orange tiger cat looking for his Valentine! Rescued from the cold; now neutered, vaccinated, etc. 440-862-0610
FOR RENT For Lease Burton: Small Gatehouse apartment on our farm. 1 bedroom. AC, large attached garage, laundry hook ups. Smoking prohibited. $650 per month. 440-221-0649
SERVICES
FOR SALE CPAP Sleep Machine. One Year Old. Cost $1,100. Sale $650. 216-218-6211. Two Used JL Audio 12W6v2 Subs, Two Used Pioneer Mono PDX-M6 Amps. All Wiring Included. Excellent Condition. Priced To Sell. $300. Text 440-552-4400. Brown eggs from free range hens, no antibiotics, no hormones. $3/doz. Local beef & hay St Rt 608 Claridon. Some deliveries available. 440-636-5747
John’s Plumbing: Affordable and reliable. Water heaters, toilets, faucets, drain cleaning, gas lines, sump pumps, well tanks. 440-285-0800.
Humpback chests, $89; Glider/Rockers new $675 asking $69, $98; antique French round marble top table, 4-chairs $1,400; 4 old captains chairs $190 oak. 440-338-3563.
Offering special discounts for interior and exterior painting and staining this season. 20 years experience. Professional and insured. Call Dan, 440-342-4552.
Brother Profile 588 manual knitting machine. Instructions & yarn. Make offer 440-834-8816.
Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses, we do most anything, Call between 8am and 4pm, 440813-4272. No answer, leave message.
Vintage Withington toboggan 8ft with pad, DeWalt 1-3/4 hp motor table saw w/ extend table, mobile base excellent condition, 440-834-1850.
Wanted Upright Freezer In Good Working Condition. 440-313-3718.
WANTED TO BUY
Collectible Stamps: Legends of Hollywood – John Wayne series. Beautiful and in perfect condition. Remember this legend of the Old West movies. 20 stamps, 37 cents face value. Offered 2004. Call 440-465-9101 between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Best Offer.
Old fishing tackle wanted: fishing lures (wood or plastic), tackle boxes, wooden duck decoys. Call Lee at 440-313-8331.
“Browns Capture Crown, 27-4” Plain Dealer Beer mug – 1963. Pictured Jim Brown and Frank Ryan. Call 440-4659101 between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Best Offer.
Buying all Stanley Bailey planes and machinist tools. Call Karl at 440-812-3392.
GARAGE/ESTATE SALES If you need to have a moving sale or estate sale call Kathy Willis at 440-8403226, partial estate buyouts also.
Wanted ‘64-‘68 Mustangs, and other muscle cars/parts, Cash Paid. Call/text 440832-1465.
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Real Estate Transfers Following is a list of area real estate transfers for the weeks ending Feb. 5 and Feb. 12, 2021, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only. HUNTSBURG TOWNSHIP Laura F. Burch, 12435 EastPoint Drive, to Direasa and Gerald Mason II, $299,900. (3.09 acres) Daniel D. and Edna M. Miller, 17761 Chardon Windsor Road, to Marvin C. and Sara Jane Detweiler, $75,000. (10.00 acres) MIDDLEFIELD TOWNSHIP Joe J. D. and Mary Miller and Crist D. and Lucy J. Byler, 17109 Kinsman Road, to Joey C. and Nancy J. Fisher, and Joe J. D. and Mary Miller, $120,000. (28.47 acres) Freeman A. and Mary J. Miller, and Daniel O. and Sarah F. Byler, 17356 Peters Road, to Andrew and Mary Detweiler, $28,700. (4.78 acres)
Joseph A. and Ellen M. Miller, 15596 Bundysburg Road, to Freeman M. Jr. and Freeman M. Miller, $170,000. (6.08 acres) MIDDLEFIELD VILLAGE Alron Homes LLC, 15141 Woodsong Drive, to James T. Erickson and Tien N. My, $349,200. (2.00 acres) Middlefield Parkway, 15375 Knox Circle, to Stephen H. and Audrey S. Walker, $41,900. (0.23 acres) PARKMAN TOWNSHIP Don R. and Theresa Hofstetter, Industrial Circle (s/l 17-18), to John A. and Norma O. Hershberger, $72,400. (3.62 acres) Aden Ray and Bertha R. Miller, 18818 Hobart Road, to Freeman W. and Mary S. Byler, $340,000. (20.51 acres) Clara, Owen Jr. and Erma Miller, 16141 Nash Road, to Joseph A., Ellen M. and Clara S. Miller, $145,000. (26.23 acres)
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Help Wanted NEW TECHNOLOGY. Double or triple your income in the roofing industry. Currently looking to work with two more individuals to apply liquid roofing systems. Don’t miss out on this opportunity. See if you qualify. Contact Matt today at (814) 547-2441
Farm help in Huntsburg. 440-636-5747. Driver education instructors wanted. Great way to earn extra income. Call Suburban Driving School for more information. 216-536-6708. Small gardening company hiring. Part/ full time position includes weeding, planting, mulching, some lawn cutting. Must have good customer relations, reliable transportation. Flexible scheduling to 40 hours per week. Experience preferred. Call (440) 759-4380.
Counter/Cashier, The Waiting Room Cafe, 150 7th Av, Chardon. 30 hrs per week, Monday-Friday 7:00am to 2:30pm. Call 440-479-3377. Light yard work:in the spring. Household: cleaning/organizing. 440-729-4242. The lady (Chardon) who owns the tarp business please call Professor Gene.
Montville Plastics & Rubber is HIRING! Montville Plastics and Rubber in Parkman, Ohio is expanding! Full-Time and Part-Time
We are looking for Extrusion Operators/ Trainees and General Production Workers. We are looking for growth minded employees who are ready to advance their career in an environment where hard work is rewarded. We offer medical packages, 401K plan, stable work schedules, and employee discount programs. Apply online at www.montvilleplastics.com/career or send resume to careers@montvilleplastics.com
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