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Middlef ield Job Fair Coming To Town April 8 at Cardinal

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The Geauga County High School Job Fair will be held April 8 at Cardinal High School in Middlefield.

The job fair is a collaboration between OhioMeansJobs, Geauga County Job & Family Services, Cardinal Schools, the Village of Middlefield and Geauga Growth Partnership.

Margo Reda, director of OMJ – Geauga County, said the department is excited to bring this opportunity to the job seekers and employers in the county.

“This is a great opportunity to meet numerous employers from diverse industries in one place,” Reda said. “Even if you’re not looking for a job now, it’s a perfect time to network with employers for future job openings.”

High school students from Geauga County and surrounding areas will attend a morning session from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

From noon to 2 p.m., the job fair will be open to the public.

Reda said for those interested, the event will also include a virtual job fair option during this time.

The job fair is tailored to benefit anyone looking for full-time, part-time, summer/seasonal jobs, as well as internships and apprenticeships throughout Geauga County, Reda said.

The event will be held at the Cardinal High School gymnasium, door 19, at 14785 N. Thompson Avenue in Middlefield.

For more information and to register, call 440-285-1116, or visit OhioMeansJobs Geauga County on Facebook.

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Karalyn Rutkowski participates in the high jump April 2 at the William E. Fisher Track and Field Invitational.

Rutkowski’s best efforts were in the 300-meter hurdles, where her time of 52.65 seconds was good for second place.

Huskies Host Full-Speed Meet

By Rich Kelly sports@karlovecmedia.com

It has been a very long time since anybody has been able to have a full-speed outdoor event at the high school level. But on April 2, some semblance of normality revisited Cardinal High School as sunshine covered Richard A. Moss Field and 16 teams arrived for the William E. Fisher Track and Field Invitational.

Cardinal Athletic Director Jimmy Soltis was a busy man.

“This is just so great to be able to have so many people here today for this event,” he said. “We even had to turn some schools away, and we have eight teams on a waiting list in case of cancellations. It’s mind-boggling.”

To show how really inspiring the event was, the athletes brought fans aplenty, and the parking situation became such as to have a large number of ruts in the soft lawn areas around the school.

University School took honors as a boys team with 164 points.

Hawken School also had a good day, taking second with 103 points. The NDCL Lions finished ninth with 26 points, and the host

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Cardinal’s Anthony Soltis participates in the hurdles April 2 as 16 teams participated at the William E. Fisher Track and Field Invitational. The Huskies boys finished in 10th place.

Huskies, paced by solid efforts from throwers John Avalon and Mike Soltis, took 10th place with 25 points.

As for the girls, Hawken emerged victorious from a close battle against Madison with 81 See Track • Page 7

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Town Crier All About Assessments

April 7, 7 p.m.

Join Geauga Homeschool for an evening about annual homeschool assessments. The free event will be held at Chardon Christian Fellowship, 401 South Hambden St., Hambden Township. Registration is requested at www.geaugahomeschool.org.

Friends of WomenSafe Tea

April 9, 12:30 p.m.

Friends of WomenSafe will hold a spring tea at St. Mary’s banquet room, 401 North St., Chardon. Doors open at 12:30 p.m., with tea served at 1 p.m. Light sandwiches, scones, salads and desserts will be offered.

Guests will be treated to a presentation on flower arranging and the meaning of flowers. Cost is $30. Register online at www. friendsofwomensafe.org or call 440-285-3741.

American Legion Pancakes

April 10, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Atwood-Mauck American Legion Post 459 is hosting an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast at the post located at 14052 Goodwin St. in Burton. Carryout orders are also available.

Genealogical Society Meets

April 12, 7-8:30 p.m.

The Geauga County Genealogical Society will host Genealogy Help Night at the Chardon Library, 110 E. Park St. in Chardon. Society genealogists and researchers will lead discussions on how to use the U.S. Census, family group sheets, pedigree charts and examples of what can be done with one’s research. The program will begin after a short business meeting. The meeting is open to all, but registration is requested by visiting geaugalib.net and selecting Programs.

Woodland Wednesdays

April 13, 6-7:30 p.m.

The Woodland Wednesdays series continues with “Rough Around the Edges: Creating Habitat on Your Land” at the Trumbull County Agriculture and Family Education Center,

520 W Main St., Cortland. Learn about the importance of pollinator habitat and how woodland management may be a key tool to helping wildlife. Three speakers will highlight programs that can provide technical and financial assistance to landowners interested in making habitat improvements.

The free, in-person program is limited to 45 and registration is required; visit geaugaswcd.com. For more information, call 330-6372046 ext. 3.

Spring Fish Sale

April 14, 1:30-3:30 p.m.

The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual spring fish sale will be held on the midway at the Geauga County Fairgrounds. Orders are currently being taken for fingerling-size largemouth bass, channel catfish, bluegill/sunfish mix, minnows, redear “shellcracker” sunfish and white amurs.

Pond safety kits are also available. To place an order, visit www.geaugaswcd.com.

Order deadline is April 8. All proceeds support the district’s education programs.

Questions? Call 440-834-1122.

Community Easter Egg Hunt

April 16, 2 p.m.

Children under 12 are invited to hop on over to the Middlefield UMC Ministry Campus on Old State Road for an Easter egg hunt.

The Easter bunny is expected to make an appearance and be available for photographs.

Age appropriate prizes will be awarded.

For more information, contact the church office at 440-632-0480.

Easter Services Horizons Christian Assembly

14920 White Road, Middlefield www.horizons4you.com, info@horizons4you.com Good Friday Service: April 15, 7 p.m.

Easter Morning: April 17, 10:30 a.m.

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A Glimpse of Yesteryear

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By Rick Seyer Shown above here is the MIDDLEFIELD VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT at its previous location on South Main Street, where the former H & H Hardware/Middlefield Hardware store was located.

The fire department occupied this building for their first 35-plus years before moving to their present location on land donated to them by Georgia Hoskins. The building was then remodeled in to the Middlefield Village Hall and was used as such until 1983 when it moved next to the fire station.

The sign for MINERAL LAKE PARK was

at the entrance to Sperry Lane, where you can see that it was basically just a lane to the park.

Pictured below is the original WHITE BROS. grocery store in the early 1950s. At the time this was the most modern grocery store in Geauga County because of the new “self-serve” concept. Until then, you went in to a store and the clerk gathered your order.

The store was later located in 1966 across the parking lot where Great Lakes Outdoor Supply is currently. The sign says “Stretch Your Pay The Self Serve Way.” The building next door is the former Geauga Vision building.

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Faith Matters A Pillow as Hard as a Rock

Jacob was a schemer who liked to work ther also expects you to come with faith. Your every angle to his own favor. He made his old- faith is an acknowledgement that you need er brother Esau look dumb when he cheated and want God’s intervention. Even a small him out of his birthright and blessing. Howev- seed of trust can release a miraculous display er, Esau became so angry he vowed to kill his of God’s power and love.

Many years later the Lord told Jacob to brother. Jacob was forced to become a man on the run. His mother Rebekah told him to return to his homeland. However, he was go visit his uncle Laban in Haran, 457 miles terrified to meet Esau. He was fearful that his older brother was still angry away. and would do him great harm. As Along the way, Jacob stopped Jacob traveled with his family, his for the night to set up camp. servants, and a great number of There, he found a stone for a livestock, they got closer to meetpillow and went to sleep. As he ing Esau. Jacob sent the others slept, he had a dream, seeing a out ahead of him to offer gifts to ladder that reached up to heaven.

Esau.

Jacob saw angels going up and On the final evening, Jacob down the ladder. Then he saw the found himself all alone. During Lord standing above the ladder, By Roger Kruse who said, “I am the Lord, the God of your fa- the night a heavenly being came and wresthers.” Many wonderful promises were then tled with Jacob until dawn. Jacob desperately wanted God’s blessing. Nevertheless, it was spoken to Jacob.

When Jacob awoke, he thought, “Surely only after Jacob’s hip was dislocated and he the Lord is in this place, and I was not aware received his new name, “Israel,” that he reof it. How awesome is this place! This is the ceived a divine blessing. Jacob actually prehouse of God, the gate of heaven.” Jacob re- vailed by acknowledging and surrendering to sponded by vowing to make the Lord his God. God’s power.

Often, you and I wrestle with God. We try He then took the rock that had been his pillow and made it a memorial pillar. It became so hard to make things work out by our own a place of worship called Bethel, meaning efforts and ingenuity, but we fail. Finally, we “let go, and let God.” The paradox of spiritual “house of God.” God can show up in the most unexpected life is that we receive God’s strength when places. We think we can only find Him in a we acknowledge our weakness and ask for church or some holy place. Not true! God is His help.

You will probably never sleep on a rock everywhere. He is ready and able to meet us at any time and any place. I like to pray when for a pillow. However, just like Jacob, you I am outside. Almost daily, I thank God for need a personal meeting with God. Jesus His creation. We see His power, wisdom and stands at the door of your life and knocks. beauty in everything that He has made. I also When you hear His voice, don’t resist or delay praise Him for many undeserved blessings in to open the door. According to His promise, my life. If I am worried or confused, I lift up you will discover a fellowship with God that my heart and talk to God. He invites us to will change you forever. come to His throne of grace with confidence Thankfully, Roger Kruse has a feather piland boldness.

God is looking for your honesty. When low, and not a rock, to sleep on. However, like you are transparent, your heart opens the Jacob, he seeks the blessing that only God can way for the Lord to work. Our heavenly Fa- give.

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Huskies Look to Improve in New Program’s Second Year

By Jamie Ward jamie@karlovecmedia.com

Cardinal’s softball program resumed last week in its second year under Head Coach Haley Adams. Adams, a Cardinal graduate, wants to re-establish the Huskies as softball winners, though there are challenges early on.

A team that went 4-24 a season ago, and 0-12 in the CVC Valley, has low roster numbers in 2022. But those who return from last season are versatile. Many girls will play multiple positions.

Senior Megan Erhart and junior Hailey Keller are expected to lead the team at the plate. Keller, a first team all-league player, hit .630 in CVC play a year ago (.590 overall).

Keller had 40 RBIs and 45 hits, both school records. She also tied the school record with 13 doubles and 26 runs scored.

Ehrhart hit .350 in the conference, helping her earn CVC Honorable Mention. She and Keller will split time at catcher and first base.

In the team’s opening win, 16-6 against Laurel, junior Kelsi Collins started things off in the leadoff position, and Haley Domen, Keller and Ehrhart followed.

Sophomore Alaina Rupinski, freshman Morgan Soltis and freshman Kayleigh Duncan also reached base.

Junior Makya Gillispie and senior Matty Miller rounded out the starting nine.

“Our girls did a good job of being patient and drawing walks,” Coach Adams said. “On the field, the team committed just three errors behind Domen’s debut since tearing her ACL. She recorded seven strikeouts in

2022 Varsity Cardinal Softball Roster Kelsi Collins- SS Haley Domen- P Hailey Keller- C Megan Ehrhart- 1B Alaina Rupinski- 2B Morgan Soltis- OF/P Kayleigh Duncan- 3B Makya Gillispie- CF Matty Miller- OF Jasmine Newman- OF Hanna Hansen- OF Casey Koeth- OF

five innings pitched.

“Unfortunately, our team has had to battle the injury bug early in our season, and one of the hardest things our coaching staff is facing is just inexperience. We return eight from a season ago, but due to graduation and injuries, some girls are playing a new position for the first time. The girls have adapted well and are eager to get things right.”

Adams said one of her goals last year was understanding each of her players and how each one reacts to certain things, like criticism.

“Some girls are a bit more reserved, while others are a bit more intense,” she said. “I took the opportunity in the fall and winter to condition and participate in some skills lessons. We had a great turnout with the youth, and I would like to establish myself a little bit more with them so they have a familiar face once they are freshman.”

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Physical Therapy for Back Pain: Avoiding Orthopedic Surgery

By Dr. Adam Cramer Between 60 and 80% of people currently living in the United States will experience chronic back pain at some point in their lives. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, it is one of the most common occupational disorders in the country.

What kind of relief can you expect?

At MyoFit Clinic in Chardon, Middlefield and Ashtabula, OH we have great success in helping clients find relief from their chronic pain who gradually improve strength and mobility from exercise and resume their normal level of activity again. There are a number of treatments we use to accomplish this.

Physical therapy with strength and mobility programs

When physical therapy is coupled with specially prescribed motor control exercises, only which a licensed physical therapist can prescribe, we have observed significant success in treating patients with chronic low back pain.

The focus of these special exercises is to improve the neuromuscular control of those body segments involved in movement of the spine in order to improve stability of the spine making it stronger.

In essence, while chronic back pain is not usually a “quick fix,” the condition can often be treated effectively with a combination of different physical therapies. Physical therapy aims to correct the debilitating dysfunction versus only just treating the symptoms.

Dry Needling

At MyoFit Clinic we have also brought relief to many sufferers of chronic back pain by using an advanced treatment procedure known as Intramuscular Stimulation or Dry Needling.

This is a unique procedure requiring specialized training on the part of your physical therapist. It is designed to target muscle function to improve tissue healing and muscle restoration. It is especially effective if your back pain is linked to an underlying injury.

If you are recommended to have dry needling, you can expect to be treated with thin solid filament dry needles that will deactivate and desensitize trigger points within the muscle itself. These trigger points are known to contribute to pain, poor muscle function, low blood circulation and reduced flexibility.

Manual therapy

Chronic lower back pain can also be relieved substantially with hands on manual

therapy offered at our clinic by a Doctors of Physical Therapy manual therapy includes myofascial release, massage, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, stretching and range of motion.

In fact, a 2011 scientific study published in the Journal of Internal Medicine found that manual therapy helps people with back pain to function even after six months after treatment.

After 10 weeks, more than 1/3 patients who received either type of manual therapy said their back pain was either much better or gone, compared to only one in 25 who were taking medication. Patients who underwent hands on manual therapy also spent fewer days in bed, were more active and used fewer anti-inflammatory medications that those who were treated solely with medication.

Avoiding Orthopedic Surgery

Nobody wants surgery, so then why do individuals consult with a orthopedic surgeon? Surgery is a surgeon’s specialty. That’s what they are trained to do. Sure, they will offer costly imaging, ineffective injections and tell you to “rest and see how it feels.”

The problem with this common conservative approach is that it actually does nothing to help correct the underlying issue that’s contributing to your symptoms when you need it the most. Then, in 4 weeks of “letting it rest” it’s worse! Even if they offer to go to their own physical therapy office, these physical therapists only treat post-operative patients and are not equipped to help you avoid surgery. So then when your symptoms are worse in 4 weeks, of course, the only option left is surgery! Avoiding surgery takes a independent Doctor of Physical Therapy who’s only focus is helping people avoid surgery, providing focused care and taking the time to do it right, teaching patients how to effectively controlled their symptoms and returning to normal symptom-free mobility, this is what we do at MyoFit Clinic.

Physical therapy is not something that can be done on your own or by any other health/ medical practitioner. You need the critical and trained eye of a licensed doctor of physical therapy in order to assess and determine appropriate diagnosis, limitations and treatments for your pain. No referral is needed in Ohio for physical therapy so you can skip seeing a physician or orthopedic surgeon. Call MyoFit today for an initial consultation so you can keep moving forward pain free While successfully avoiding orthopedic surgery.

Dr. Adam M. Cramer, DPT, is a licensed physical therapist, pain specialist and founder of MyoFit Clinic. MyoFitClinic.com

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from page 1 points, winning by only two. The host Huskies were good for fifth place, solid in several areas with 55 points.

Soltis was solid in both throws. He took third in the shot put with a toss of 50-5.5 feet. Avalon finished sixth with a heave of 455.75.

Soltis’ effort ranks him in the state’s top 10 at this point in the young season, and Avalon’s ranks in the top 25.

In the discus, Avalon got off a 132-11 throw for third place, ranking him in the top 25 of the state so far. Soltis was right behind him with a heave of 124-9.

Both athletes felt conditions had factored into their efforts — but conditions, while muddy, were the same for all.

“Things were similar to last year,” Soltis said. “Events like this are a lot of fun, but early in the season, conditions aren’t quite what you would want to throw. It was muddy, but once you get by the first couple throws, it’s easier to settle into what is around you.”

Avalon was in total agreement. That may be part of why these two young men have anchored Huskies teams the last couple of seasons no matter the sport.

“It would be better if temperatures were warmer; when it’s cold out, footing isn’t the best,” he said. “But everybody has to throw in the same conditions, so it evens out well.”

Audrey Avalon gave the Huskies a solid day in girls throwing. She fired out a 30-1.5 foot effort in the shot put, good for seventh place, and also finished seventh in the discus with a toss of 90-6, a personal best effort.

The Huskies did have a winner in the

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girls events, as Lily Ayre took first in the 800 meter run with a time of 2:32.76.

Karalyn Rutkowski had a good day as well, with her best efforts being in the 300 meter hurdles. Her effort of 52.65 seconds was good for second place. And Cardinal’s 4x400 team ended the day with a solid third place effort.

Hawken efforts for the girls were led by Makayla White, who won the 200 meter dash.

She was pushed by teammate Leila Metres, who finished second in that event while also taking second in the 400 meter dash.

Brielle Collins of Hawken gave a glimpse into the future by taking both long-distance events, the 1600 and 3200 runs.

Hawken’s boys were especially powerful in the relay races to score points. They took first in the 4x800 race, second in the 4x100 race, third in the 4x200 effort, and only a seventh in the 4x400 race — that, late in the day, as the incoming cold weather finally began to take its toll.

Youth also played a part in the festivities.

Many freshmen did their best for both boys and girls, with some success along the way.

Cardinal freshman runner Aubreigh Kitzmiller, bundled up between her events, was one of them.

“I’m just glad to be able to be part of this,” she said in an impromptu interview as she moved around to stay warm. “I think I had a fairly good day today. I just want to keep getting better and helping out the team.”

After so much time of not competing, or doing so with nobody in the stands to watch, it was a great day at Cardinal High, evidenced by a huge crowd and even bigger efforts from athletes. If ruts in the lawn are the worst of it, high school track is, indeed, emerging from the shadows of the pandemic.

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Police Blotter The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Middlefield Village Police Department, March 18-31, 2022.

CITIZEN ASSIST March 18 1:50 p.m., Georgia Road. Amazon package found in ditch. Packaged delivered to homeowner.

March 23 7:37 p.m., North State Avenue. Subject in lobby regarding internet fraud. Complainant had someone threatening to send compromising photos to his workplace if he did not send $200 to them. Advice given and statement taken.

March 31 10:09 p.m., East High Street. Caller advising the bar kicked him out and is refusing to give his ID back. He will be waiting in the parking lot. He is from PA. Business refused service to complainant and held ID fearing it was fake. ID checks OK and was given back to owner. Business still refused to serve.

CITIZEN DISPUTE March 29 10:48 p.m., South Springdale Avenue. Caller is a greeter at Walmart and is being

harassed by a customer. Male has been asked to leave and will not leave. Caller felt uncomfortable after a customer said he wanted to pray for him. Customer checked OK and left without issue.

SUSPICIOUS March 21 7 p.m., South State Avenue. Male sending caller and her daughter porn on Facebook. Advised MFPD. Spoke with complainant who advised a Facebook account is sending her videos of a naked man.

Complainant added this Facebook account because her daughter also was receiving the naked videos and complainant wanted to receive them as well. Observed videos that showed a naked middle-aged man masturbating. Officer helped complainant block Facebook account and advised complainant to tell her 40-year-old daughter to block the account as well and not add people they do not know on Facebook.

TRAFFIC STOP March 18 11:15 a.m., Lake Avenue. Silver Buick, one occupant. Cite for passing a buggy northbound with an oncoming vehicle traveling southbound, nearly causing a head-on collision.

Real Estate Transfers Following is a list of area real estate transfers for the weeks ending March 18 and March 25, 2022, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only.

HUNTSBURG TOWNSHIP Douglas W., Deborah W., and Roger J. Balogh, Huntley Road, to Billy B. Yoder and Catherine E. Troyer, $157,500. (21.33 acres) Patricia Dolezal (trustee), Clay Street, to David D. and Andy D. Yoder, $234,000.

(20.25 acres) Patricia Dolezal (trustee), Clay Street, to Dennis M. and Joyce E. Ofiara, $459,600.

(39.79 acres) MIDDLEFIELD TOWNSHIP Michael D. and David P. Detweiler, 14614 Old State Road, to Mark and Emma Miller, $110,000. (7.54 acres) Noah and Ida Mae Gingerich, 16989 Kinsman Road, to Tonbo Middlefield LLC, $555,000. (88.44 acres) Louis Todaro, 16990 Bridge Road, To

Clayton Strong Thurling and Nicole Marie Todaro, $48,700. (5.32 acres) PARKMAN TOWNSHIP Marvin 16360 Main Market LLC, 16360 Main Market Road, to Larry W. Miller, $84,500. (0.53 acres) Marilyn C. Gates, 16450 Vernon Drive, to Joshua David and Amy Sue Federspiel, $370,000. (1.40 acres) Beverly A. Gates (trustee), Doty Road, to Norman I. and Esther J. Schmucker, $130,000. (9.84 acres) Beverly A. Gates (trustee), Doty Road, to Wayne I. and Arlene J. Schmucker, $130,000.

(9.98 acres) Chester and Katie Troyer, Madison Road, to Andy C. and Ida H. Troyer, $150,000. (9.33 acres) Johnny W. and Rachel R. Burkholder, 17647 Old State Road, to Larry M. and Rebecca Miller, $245,000. (2.91 acres) Eli J. and Laura M. Kauffman, 17481 Tavern Road, to Albert M. and Wilma A. Yoder, $310,000. (10.94 acres)

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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: April 12, 7:30 a.m. – Geauga SWCD, Patterson Center, Burton Fairgrounds, 7:30 a.m. – Planning Commission, 470 Center St., Bldg. 8, Chardon, 9:30 a.m. – Geauga County Commissioners; April 19, 1:30 p.m., Family First Council, 13244 Ravenna Road, Munson; April 20, 6 p.m., Board of DD, 8200 Cedar Road, Chester. All county commissioners meetings are held at 470 Center St., Bldg. 4, Chardon, unless otherwise noted.

Huntsburg Township: April 19, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings held at the Town Hall, 16534 Mayfield Road.

Middlefield Township: April 11, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All trustees meetings are held at Township Office, 15228 Madison Road, unless otherwise noted.

Middlefield Village: April 12, 5:30 p.m.

– Streets, Sidewalks & Utilities Committee, 6 p.m. – Planning Commission; April 14, 5:15 p.m. – Recreation, 5:30 p.m. – Finance & Ordinance, 6:30 p.m. – Safety Committee, 7 p.m. – Village Council. All meetings are at the Municipal Center, 14860 N. State Ave. Parkman Township: April 19, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, unless otherwise noted.

Cardinal BOE: April 13, 6:30 p.m., regular meeting. All meetings held at BOE Office, 15982 E. High St., Middlefield, unless otherwise indicated.

Schools Academic Awards Available

The Awards Committee for the First Congregational Church of Claridon announces the availability of awards for the academic year 2021-22. The purpose of the award is to encourage students to further their education through a traditional college, trade school or the equivalent.

Graduating high school seniors, college students or high school graduates are encour-

aged to apply. Candidates should be prepared to write about church, school and community involvement.

Application forms are available through the guidance office of Chardon, Berkshire and Cardinal schools or Claridon Congregational Church, 13942 Mayfield Road, Huntsburg, OH 44046.

Completed applications should be mailed to the church and postmarked by April 15.

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

Spring Birding

Continuing a Greater Cleveland tradition since 1933, the annual Spring Bird Walk Series returns for six walks throughout April and May. Located where there is the best bet for birds at each particular stage in migration, the walks connect experienced bird watchers

with novices of all ages for bird observation, identification and interpretation.

All are Sundays from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. and among Nature’s Not to Be Missed opportunities – April 10 at Burton Wetlands Nature Preserve; April 17 at Frohring Meadows; April 24 at The Rookery; May 1 at Eldon Russell Park; May 8 at Big Creek Park; and May 15 at Swine Creek Reservation. Dress for the weather and bring a bird guide and binoculars if available.

Registration is not required.

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Classifieds EVENTS Chinese Auction to support the Conversation Station in Orwell. Held at St. Mary Hall, 103 N. Maple, Orwell. Friday, May 20, 11a-7p and Saturday, May 21, 9a-3p. $10 admission includes 25 bidding tickets and a chance at $100 Door Prize. Presale: 440-563-6327 or 440-812-8811.

SNPJ Music Fest & Craft Show: Saturday, May 21 - Craft show 11a-5p, Music noon-10p. $15 at gate, $10 advance. snpjfarmkirtland.com 440-283-9373.

FOR SALE

Vintage punch bowl set $35. Granite Ware saucepan $16. Coffee mill $75. Milk bottles $10 each. Additional vintage items. 440-729-1082.

Hay for sale, $3 per bale. Two 16” English saddles, $50 each. Western saddle, $75. Sewing machine table, $40. 3-tier saddle rack, $75. Call/text 216-347-4434.

2004 Bayliner 265 Ciera Cabin Cruiser.

9.6-foot beam. Fairport, OH. $26,999. Call 440-635-0212.

Troybilt rototiller OEM furrower tiller plow attachment #2638, $50. Cultivating tines assembly kit with hardware #1243, $150. Bob 440-548-5801.

For Sale. Yanmar Tractor Model SA424, only 81 hours, plus bucket box, scraper, backhoe, cutter. $26,500. (440) 548-5282.

GARAGE/ESTATE SALES

Antique clocks, antique crank wall phone $79, humpback chest $79, large wooden rocking horse $79, antique sewing cabinet $89. 440-338-3563.

Annual Garage Sales on Chipmunk Lane and Georgia and White roads (Middlefield), Wednesday, April 20, 8 a.m.

Watch for balloons.

2711125 style Frogg Toggs waders, vest included $50. “New” Target 10” tile saw with stand $300 OBO. Dan R.T. Byler 440272-5736.

Ford 9N rebuilt engine new clutch assembly & flywheel. Lots of new parts and paint. $2,800 OBO. John Deere snow blower, used very little, works real nice. $225. 440-313-5896.

Ford 9N rebuilt engine, new clutch assembly & flywheel. Lots of new parts and paint, $2,800 OBO. John Deere snow blower, used very little, works real nice, $225. (440) 313-5896

Garage Sale: April 6, 8a-8p. Huge multi-family. Byler’s, 8044 Bundysburg Road - South of 87 Marketplace Mall in Middlefield is looking for vendors, retailers, artisans and crafters with unique and quality merchandise. Call 440-313-8147 for more information.

PETS & ANIMALS Green-cheeked conure with large cage and accessories. Can live up to 30+ years. Very sociable bird. $200. 440-9040906.

Power recliner sleep lift chair. Used 6 hours. Light tan, heat and massage. Paid $2,300, sell for $1,500. 440-693-4078.

MISCELLANEOUS

Oak China Cabinet. Good condition. $350.

440-321-9589.

FREE fact: To get our kids addicted, cigarette companies flavor e-cigarettes and even use synthetic nicotine. Addiction = Profit!

Applewood chips for grilling $5/bag.

General Electric Dryer, works well, $75.

Chest of drawers, $10. 12724 S.R.88, Garrettsville. 216-410-3265.

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 Free used motor oil. Portable Hummingbird Fishfinder $85 or best offer. 440-5482657.

REAL ESTATE Lots for sale. Thompson Township. 1 acre. Wooded, scenic, quiet side street $12,900. 440-289-0708

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

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Classifieds

20 words for $12 Kiln dried live edge slabs: walnut, hickory, maple, elm available. We also make custom tables, benches, etc. 440-313-2478.

Offering special discounts for interior and exterior painting and staining this season. 20+ years experience. Professional and insured. Call Dan 440-342-4552.

Experienced caregiver looking for setting with grandparents, mom or dad, while you’re out shopping or for dinner.

Call 440-537-1519.

WANTED Wanted: One donkey for Palm Sunday Procession on Chardon Square. Willing to reimburse. Call 440-285-4641.

WANTED TO BUY

Reliable drivers available for work crews. Rates negotiable. Phil’s Wheels.

330-978-0367.

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

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

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

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