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Not a Drop To Drink for Parkman Community By Valerie S. Clause editor@karlovecmedia.com In the “Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” by poet Samuel Coleridge, the speaker laments there is “Water, water everywhere, but not a drop to drink.” This expression rings true for several residents of a Parkman Township neighborhood who are appealing to Geauga Public Health for assistance with salt run-off from an Ohio Department of Transportation storage area on Tavern Road. Parkman resident Mike Derifield and Herb Schreiber, of Solon, who owns residential properties in the affected area, presented their concerns and findings at the Geauga County Board of Health meeting April 27. “They have an ODOT facility See Water • Page 9
BOE Approves $70,000 For Engineering Study By Ann Wishart ann@karlovecmedia.com
After some discussion, Cardinal Schools Board of Education voted unanimously May 11 to spend $70,000 to plan a parking lot for the proposed bus garage to the south of the high school. The GPD Group engineering firm of Cleveland recommended the site for the new garage to replace the one behind the intermediate school. Board member Wendy Anderson said she would like more information about the cost of the study and the construction budget of the parking lot and the structure. “I have a problem with spending $70,000 without knowing what the rest of the project is going to cost,” she said. “What would be the point of doing (an engineering study) if the project comes in over what we budgeted?” Board President Linda Small-
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Cardinal Schools Operations Manager Dave Krebs answered questions from board member Kristen Klepper during the May 11 board meeting.
wood said the study must be done before the district advertises for bids for the parking lot. “We can’t get bids for the project until we have it,” she said. “These are federal funds. We have to follow the rules.”
Cardinal Operations Manager Dave Krebs said most buildings, such as the one under discussion, come with plans, but because the project is using federal Elementary and Secondary Emergency Relief See Study • Page 11
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Intermediate School Bids Under Consideration Cardinal Schools Board of Education will decide which of two bids for Cardinal Intermediate School they will accept at a meeting at the end of May or early June, said board President Linda Smallwood. The auction for the school on April 19 was more an opening of bids by two businesses — Briar Hill Independent Living of Middlefield and All Around Children Daycare of Bedford Heights, which has a daycare in Parkman Township at the former elementary school, she said over the phone. Briar Hill presented a sealed bid for $400,000 and All Around Children bid $600,000. Briar Hill asked to reserve the option to increase its bid later, Smallwood said. “The bids were where we had hoped they’d be,” she said. “This building is in a very good area. It’s
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Town Crier Donations Needed for Benefit
The fifth annual Joe Peters Memorial Pig Roast will be held June 11 at Shangri La Event Center, 16110 McCall Road in Parkman. All proceeds from the 5 for $5,000 cash raffle will go towards Cardinal pay to participate fees for the 2022-23 school year. Donations are needed for the Chinese auction baskets. Call Karen Retych at 440537-0811 or Joyce Peters at 440-478-2404. For information or to purchase tickets, visit www.peterspigroast.org.
Free Fresh Produce
May 21, 9-11 a.m. Newbury United Community Church will host a fresh produce giveaway at the church located at 14916 Auburn Road. Cleveland FoodBank provides the service to low income Geauga County residents the third Saturday of each month through October. Please bring ID and bags.
SNPJ Music Fest & Craft Show
May 21, 11 a.m. Slovenska Narodna Podporna Jednota (SNPJ)) is hosting a music fest and craft show, rain or shine, at the SNPJ recreational grounds located at 10946 Heath Road in Kirtland. The craft show runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the music fest running from noon to 10 p.m. A fundraiser for the Cultural Preservation of Slovenian Heritage, the event features 50 vendors, 16 polka bands, a dance floor, playground, games, food and beverages. Gates open at 11 a.m. Gate fee is $15, or $10 in advance. For information, visit www.snpjfarmkirtland.com or call Don at 440-283-9373.
FGP Explorers Series
June 4, 10:30 a.m. Kayak with a Geauga Park District naturalist in search of ospreys and bald eagles at Headwaters Park, 13365 Old State Road in Huntsburg Township. For information, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.
Purses and Pastries Party
June 4, 12-2 p.m. Friends of WomenSafe will hold its seventh annual Purses and Pastries party at the Munson Township Hall, 12210 Auburn Road.
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from page 1 sturdy and could have multiple uses. It’s not a sprawling building.” The board heard a presentation by Briar Hill in executive session several months ago and expects to see one by All Around Children before accepting one or rejecting both, Smallwood said. In addition, several classrooms and the restrooms were remodeled about five years ago. “(Former Superintendent Scott) Hunt had a plan to rent it out,” she said, but a lack of parking area and COVID-19 ruined that possibility, she said. The remodeling cost the district about $438,000, but about $200,000 of that amount was spent on necessary repairs such as replacing the roof and updating the ventilation system, Smallwood said.
Guests will enjoy brunch, a designer purse raffle, Bingo and fun purse exchange. Bring a new or gently used purse with a wrapped $5 gift inside to participate in the purse exchange. Cost is $25 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. All proceeds benefit WomenSafe, the shelter for victims of domestic violence. Register online at www.friendsofwomensafe.com or call 440-285-3741 by May 23.
Pancakes and Planes
June 4, 8 a.m. to noon Chapter 5 of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) will host its 12th annual pancake breakfast and Young Eagles event at Classic Jet Center located at the Lake County Executive Airport, 1969 Lost Nation Road, Willoughby. Pilots from the non-profit organization will donate their time, fuel and aircraft to fly kids ages 8-17 at no cost; parental permission is required. There will also be hands on youth stations for a variety of activities. Breakfast is $10 for adults, $5 for kids ages 3 to 12 and free for children under 3. Cash only, please. All proceeds benefit EAA Chapter 5 programs. For information, call 440-321-9036.
Geauga Skywatchers Club
June 6, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join Geauga Skywatchers for “Sun 101” in person at the Middlefield Library. Get closer to Earth’s nearest star through a review of facts, folklore, theories, inquiries and everything under the sun. Registration is required; visit www.GeaugaLibrary.libcal.
Caveman Crawl
June 12, 7-11 a.m. Experience a one-of-a-kind 5K trail run and 1 mile fun walk through the wooded hills of The West Woods, co-presented this year by Geauga Park District and the Foundation for Geauga Parks. Early registration is $20 at bit. ly/2022CavemanCrawl. Day-of registration begins at 7 a.m. There is a costume contest at 8:30 a.m. The race steps off at 9 a.m. Unique awards will be handed out for winning runners and most creative costumes. Call 440-564-1048 with any questions. “We will move the elementary science lab to Jordak (Elementary School) and will use all the furnishings,” she said. If a majority of the board votes to reject both bids, it would be legal for them to sell the building outright since the bidding process has met the legal threshold, Smallwood said. Since the board decided to auction the building off, there have been seven interested parties who toured the building or asked for more information, she said. The brick school at 16000 East High Street is across from the U.S. Post Office in Middlefield Village. Built in 1920 and enlarged in 1938, the building consists of more than 28,000 square feet. There are three parcels involved adding up to more than an acre. The bus garage is located behind the school and will likely be torn down with a new garage built at a location still under discussion.
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By Rick Seyer Shown in the above photo is the north side of East High Street, from the Fig Tree building down to the corner, taken in the early 1940s. The businesses in this building at the time of this picture were (r to l) United States Post Office, Middlefield Drug, Dean Stores and Lampson Hardware. Next to Lampson Hardware is Patchin’s Store, now Karl’s Jewelry. Gate’s 5 & 10 is now PEDEGO Bike Shop. Next is Pete’s Sport Shop, now Middlefield Tavern. Next to that is the Open Kitchen Restaurant and Canfield’s Gas Station. Both of these
buildings were torn down to make room for the turning lane. Note that on-street parking was available in front of every business. Can you imagine that now? Pictured below is our SUNOCO gas station that was located next to the cemetery. It sat right where Quest For Health is currently located. This building had many uses during its lifetime. Sam Richards and his sons and son-inlaw operated the Sunoco station and a tire recapping division called Trio Products at the same time. Earlier it had served as an automotive showroom for Owen Halstead, who sold new cars.
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Faith Matters Building Bigger Barns So how can you and I become “rich toJesus told a story (Luke 12) of a rich man who built new, bigger barns to store the abun- ward God?” What steps can we take to insure dance of his harvest. Sounds reasonable to that we are wisely invested for the eternal life me. I quite often see new barns being built yet to come? Here are several ideas: around Middlefield. Honor God. Make it your aim to love However, according to Jesus, the man’s God first and foremost. Learn to trust and outlook was not right. His focus was all about obey the Lord who gave you life and yearns himself. His preoccupation was providing for you to reciprocate His love for only for his earthly life. He told you. himself that he could now live the Be Generous. Share the “good life” and “eat, drink and be blessings you have from God merry.” with others in need. The Lord The problem with his thinking smiles when you take practical was that he failed to consider matsteps to help others and not just ters pertaining to his spiritual, yourself. Ask the Lord to guide eternal life. Little did he realize at your giving. that moment of self-contentment, Love Others. Love is the By Roger Kruse that his earthly life was about to greatest gift of all. Be an encourager by lisend. That very night would be his last. He tening and caring. Be quick to forgive somewas about to stand before God. Judgment day one who has disappointed or offended you. was knocking at his door and his soul was Overcome evil with good. Remember; we about to be evaluated. love because He first loved us. In God’s estimation, the man had been Live Thankfully. Break the habit of a fool. All of his earthly preparations would complaining and criticizing. A grateful heart now be forfeited. In his faulty approach to life, he had plenty of money and provisions daily takes note of God’s many blessings and says “thank you” to the Giver for every good stored up, but was not “rich toward God.” How about you? Are your thoughts most- gift. Your praise is like a happy bird singing ly about making money and buying things its song. Share the Good News. If you are a to make life more comfortable and fun? Is Christ-follower, you are now a witness to your preoccupation all about building a good Jesus our Savior. Let your light shine. Your 401(k) retirement plan? Is your focus actualwords and actions should point to the One ly omitting those things that could make you who died for your sins and then rose from the “wealthy” in your relationship to God? dead. Everyone needs to know of the hope Of course, without faith, it is impossible and salvation that Jesus gifts to those who to please God. If the only thing we live for is the “here and now,” we remain blind to spiri- seek Him. tual realities. We are setting ourselves up for Life in America is materialistic. Howevan eternity of regrets. Nobody knows when the Lord may call us “home.” Therefore, it er, Roger Kruse seeks to pursue a life that is makes sense to pursue the path of wisdom rich in the things that matter most, that please God. now!
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: May 18, 6 p.m., Board of DD, at 8200 Cedar Road, Chester; May 24,
9:30 a.m., Geauga County Commissioners; June 2, 9:30 a.m., Geauga County Commissioners. All county commissioners meetings are held at 470 Center St., Bldg. 4, Chardon, unless otherwise noted. Cardinal BOE: May 25, 6:30 p.m., work session. All meetings held at BOE Office, 15982 E. High St., Middlefield, unless otherwise indicated.
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Low Income Household Water Assistance Program The Ohio Department of Development and Geauga County Job and Family Services will help income-eligible Ohioans with water and wastewater assistance. The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (WAP) provides eligible Ohio residents assistance paying water and wastewater bills that are threatened with disconnection or in a past-due status. The program is currently available and runs until Sept. 30, 2022. Geauga County residents should contact Geauga County Job and Family Services to apply for the program. A phone interview is required. Applicants will need to provide copies of the following along with completing the interview: • Copies of their most recent water/wastewater bills; • A list of all household members and proof of income for the last 30 days or 12 months for each member; and • Proof of United States citizenship or legal residency for all household members. For more information about the WAP, contact Geauga County Job and Family Services at 440-285-9141. Additional information also can be obtained by visiting www.energyhelp. ohio.gov or by calling 800-282-0880.
Middlefield Community Yard Sales and Raffle are July 8-9 Submitted by Colleen Lockhart Save the dates of July 8 and 9 for two days of community yard and trunk sales in the Village of Middlefield and surrounding area sponsored by the Middlefield Chamber of Commerce. Residents can participate for a $10 fee for both days using the form available on the Chamber website at www.middlefieldcc.com. Forms are also available at Pedego Middlefield, 15960 E. High St., or Shetler Business Solutions, 14960 South State Ave. Register by June 25 to have one’s location included on the Chamber’s printed map and on Facebook. When registering for the event, the Village yard sale permit is not required and does not count towards the two per year maximum. Watch for yard sales throughout the Village and the trunk sale at Harrington Square Mall parking lot on July 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and July 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Pre-registration for the trunk sale is required, with setup starting at 7:30 a.m. at assigned spaces. Woodsong Homes is planning yard sales in their community and Burton Health Care is holding a craft sale on Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Businesses will offer specials and food trucks will be available. Support the Chamber by purchasing raffle tickets from now until July 9 for a Pedego Comfort Cruiser electric bike donated by Pedego Middlefield. Raffle tickets are $10 each and may be purchased at Pedego Middlefield, Shetler Business Solutions or by contacting Middlefield Chamber of Commerce at 440632-5705. Only 1,000 tickets will be sold. The drawing will be held on July 10 at the Pedego store and steaming live on Middlefield Chamber’s Facebook. Funds raised will go towards the MCC scholarship and other worthy causes. For more information, call 440-632-5705 or email mccinfo@middlefieldcc.com.
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Letters to the Editor You Can’t Get There from Here It is spring again. The orange barrels are out all over Geauga and Trumbull counties, as well as detour signs. Major roadwork is being done. I drive Amish in the Middlefield area. There are three areas in my driving area where traffic is being detoured. Many roads are closed to through traffic. While it will be great when the work is finished, we have to live through the time it will take to complete the work. In all these areas the roads will be closed for 180 days. I have several problems with this. First of all, did anyone in authority try to coordinate the work so that the public can travel around these areas in a reasonable length of time and distance? This is very hard on the Amish who live in these areas because they travel by horse and buggy. Traveling 7 or 8 miles extra just to get around these areas is a real hardship because horses can only travel so far without a rest. Then, they have to travel back home again. Is there a plan to deal with that? I don’t think anyone considered that or the fact that having so many areas closed at one time just compounds the problem. The distance that has to be traveled out of the way is a problem for drivers of cars also because it makes taking a taxi a lot more expensive when all this extra milage gets added to the bill. There is also another problem with the areas encompassed by detours and that is the condition of the roads that must be taken
to get around the road work. Many of these roads are in such poor condition that they are almost impassable. In the Swine Creek Bridge area Larson West, Curtis Middlefield, Reeves and Clark roads are good examples of this. I know that these roads are in another county, but the road work impacts Geauga. The roads that they are working on are in better shape than some on the detour. This is not just damage from the winter, it is neglect by the government agencies that are supposed to maintain them. It is a danger to anyone who has to use them. It is also a danger to the car, tires and horses. Six months of this will be very costly. Maybe the repair bills should be sent to the road departments in these areas to be paid. They would see very quickly that it would be less expensive to maintain the roads than to pay car repair bills and vet bills for injured horses. The last problem that needs to be delt with is this. Route 87 from Bundysburg Road to Hayes Road was closed last summer and buggy lanes were installed. The last part of the project was supposed to be the resurfacing of that stretch of road. It never got done. So, we are still waiting for that while Route 608, Route 534 and Route 87 through Mesopotamia and east to Bristolville are all being done now. It seems to me that there is no cooperation between townships, counties and the State of Ohio on this matter, which is both foolish and dangerous. Marianne Wendl Middlefield Township
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Obituaries Mara Lynn Pleva
Baptist Church in Claridon Township, and an avid follower of Jesus Christ. She is survived by her loving husband, Walter; sons, Sam and Ben; daughter, Megan; parents, Lowell and Laurie Taylor; brother, Paul (Hannah) Taylor; sister, Hannah (Bradley) Deliere; sister-in-law, Maureen (Gary) Lujan; brother-in-law, Lawrence (Kim) Pleva; grandmother Gerry Tiber; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Proceeding her to Eternal Life, father and mother-in-law, Walter B. and Linette (nee Funk) Pleva; grandparents Edward and Betty (nee Reid) Taylor; and grandfather Paul Tiber. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be sent to the Geauga Credit Union for medical bills and the children’s education. Geauga Credit Union C/O Pleva Family P.O. Box 839 Burton, OH 44021 There will be a gathering of family and friends on Saturday, May 7, 2022, 10:00 am at The New Testament Baptist Church, 12199 Claridon Troy Rd., Claridon, Ohio. A ceremony will follow the gathering at the church beginning at 11:00 am. Followed by the burial at Welton Cemetery in Burton Ohio. Sly Family Funeral Home assisted her family with arrangements. Memories and Condolences can be shared with the family at www.slyffh.com
Mark Allen Nelisse
He also is survived by his brother Douglas (Mary Jane) Nelisse, of LaGrange, Ohio. He always had a memory or story to share. In our sadness over his unexpected passing we carry with us the peace and hope that only comes from our Lord Jesus Christ. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at Huntsburg Congregational Church, 12435 Madison Road, Huntsburg Township, where he was a longtime member. A memorial gathering will be from 4-6 p.m. May 10 at the church. Donations suggested to help with the purchase and planting of a Black Walnut tree on the property. Obituary, online condolences and memorial gifts available at www.marcfburrfuneralhome.com.
Mara Lynn Pleva (nee Taylor), age 48, left her earthly body to be with Jesus on Sunday, May 1, 2022, after a long, well fought battle with cancer. Mara was born to Lowell and Laurie (nee Tiber) Taylor, on July 9, 1973, at Booth Memorial Hospital in Cleveland. She was a lifelong resident of Geauga County, graduating from Berkshire High School, class of 1991. She then attended Kent State University for under- and post-graduate degrees. Mara enjoyed working at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center as a human resource recruiter, but if you asked her, she would say her biggest accomplishment was being a stay-at-home mom. Something many people don’t know is that she was a Christian Romance Novelist. In 1999, Mara met the love of her life Walter and married him in June of 2001. They were blessed with three children, Walter (Sam), Benjamin and Megan, whom were her most treasured blessings. They enjoyed travelling as a family, raising animals for 4-H, going to movies and just being together with each other and their extended families. Mara was a member of The New Testament
MONTVILLE TWP. – Mark Allen Nelisse, age 71, of Montville Township, went to his heavenly home Thursday, May 5, 2022. Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend will be greatly missed. Mark was born to Durwood “Buck” and Blanche (nee McGurer) Nelisse on Nov. 21, 1950. They proceeded him in death along with his infant brother Gary. Mark worked hard in all he did at the Metzenbaum Center for more than 40 years. He enjoyed the work of farming and hunting the land he shared with his wife, Elaine. Together on the farm they raised Jennifer (Shawn) Bruzda, Kelly Phillips and Steven Nelisse. In his lifetime, he was able to share his love of all things related to country living and passed on the legacy of country living to his children and grandchildren, Nathan Knopp, Rhiannon Bruzda, Justin Phillips, Kenyon Bruzda and Holly Phillips.
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Police Blotter The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Middlefield Village Police Department, April 15-May 5, 2022.
won’t leave. Tried to bite someone. Punxsutawney Phil was removed from bank property and released in greener pastures.
ANIMAL PROBLEM May 3 1:15 p.m., West High Street. Ground hog in the drive-through at Middlefield Bank and
CITIZEN ASSIST April 28 1:44 p.m., North State Ave. Gave local Amish students a tour of police department.
DRUGS April 22 8:43 p.m., South Springdale Avenue. White-powder substance found in a plastic bag in the bathroom. Employee will meet at the service desk. Drug bag with blue stars containing yellow-powdered substance found in back restrooms. Seized for destruction. April 26 5:39 p.m., Industrial Parkway. Caller stated an employee that works for him was smoking weed on the job. Caller took him home and stated employee still had weed on him. Caller wanted to know if there were any programs he could put the employee in to help with his addiction. Caller advised to contact Ravenwood to attempt to get employee help. INTOXICATED PERSON April 22 7:18 p.m., West High Street. Male intoxicated, refusing to leave. He is upset and screaming. Currently in the parking lot and now walking across the street. One male arrested to disorderly conduct. SUSPICIOUS April 29 7:41 p.m., West High Street, Middlefield. Caller stated a female, dark hair, pink pants, approached him and asked him to help her get high. Female needs evaluated. No lights or sirens.
May 3 7:58 a.m., West High Street. Counterfeit $20 was turned into Taco Bell. Bill will be submitted to secret service. May 6 10:11 p.m., South State Avenue. Female came into Circle K twice and was begging for employee to sell her alcohol without ID. Female asked a male to buy alcohol. Appeared to be around 19. Caller states she told female to leave and she did after third attempt to buy alcohol. Female has since left the area. Caller advised to call police if she comes back. May 7 6:48 a.m., Madison Road. Caller wants to complain about the “pot plant” (Greenleaf) smelling like skunk. Would like to file an official complaint. Spoke with complainant. He advised it smells like a skunk orgy outside and he can’t even open his windows because it smells so bad. He advised he would have to keep filing complaints until something is done. THEFT April 30 6:36 p.m., South State Avenue. Someone stole two 50-pound bags of sawdust, valued at $12 total, from the bench in front of her apartment. No suspects. She did not want to file a statement but requested extra patrol due to new tenants in the neighboring apartments.
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said. “If that’s greater than 1,000, that’s indicative of road salt contamination. That’s what the EPA goes by.” from page 1 Parkman Township Trustee Henry Duchthat houses salt in that township and you scherer also was at the board meeting appealcan see where it’s killing off trees, killing off ing for help. He said nothing has happened in grass — they’re having water table issues that the past nine, 10 months they’ve been talking are rusting out water heaters in a year or two with the EPA and ODOT. at a time,” said GPH Administrator Adam Lit“My concern is, I have residents that ke. “ODOT is not being super helpful.” can’t drink the water and they have to buy waDerifield and Schreiber brought handouts ter. That’s just not right,” Duchscherer said. for board members showing pictures of the He explained there are two aquifers at difpipes and hot water tank in his home that ferent levels in the area that residents draw have been damaged by salt water, along with water from. If the aquifer at less depth is reports showing the sodium and chloride lev- already contaminated, he worries continued els from testing done by the Ohio Environ- run-off may affect the deeper aquifer, which mental Protection Agency. would impact even more residents. “All the papers you have in front of you are “We’re looking at all of Parkman’s water,” from the EPA and ODOT,” Derifield said. “Noth- Duchscherer said. “Four years ago, they put ing came from me other than the pictures that this (the salt storage) at the top of the hill I took. The pictures and it goes straight show the damage on down into the town.” “My concern is, I have my property. It shows Duchscherer residents that can’t the run-offs, in the litknows how he would tle pictures, it shows like to see the issue drink the water and the run-offs from the resolved. they have to buy water. ODOT facility, how it “Our end game runs off and goes right is we want this salt That’s just not right.” into the streams, into moved out of – Henry Duchscherer dome our water source.” Parkman, or it could Wells downhill be placed in Parkman from the salt storage area are contaminated somewhere it is not going to contaminate the with sodium, chloride and bromide, they said. ground water,” said Duchscherer. “The numbers show the bromide is from Health board member Carolyn Brakey halide, which is rock salt,” said Derifield, add- asked if the residents had contacted an ating he has spoken with multiple agencies, torney, explaining a letter from an attorney including the EPA, Ohio Department of Natu- sometimes gets more attention. ral Resources and ODOT. “I’ve been holding off hoping that our loAffected residents have not received a cal government could help us without going resolution. to that extreme,” Derifield said. “ODOT has nothing to do with it,” DerLitke said both he and Lark have been ifield said. “They’ve turned it over to their working with the affected residents for the attorneys. They said they wouldn’t even talk past couple months, but this is an ongoing to me.” issue he wanted the board to be aware of. Schreiber, a chemist who specializes in “This is happening right here in our comwater analysis, presented a summary of the munity and they’re up against a brick wall,” test findings. He said the salt dome is con- Litke said. taminating the wells and a house uphill from Board member Ashley Jones acknowlthe ODOT location does not have a problem edged the significance of the issue. with salt in their well water, nor does one “I am genuinely concerned,” she said. home with a 300-foot well, but other houses “And I am very sorry this is the first that this nearby are affected. is coming to our attention, so I appreciate “It’s the chloride-bromide ratio” Schreiber you guys bringing this forward.”
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Pitching Duel Ends in Favor of Cardinal’s Bean By Mason Cole sports@karlovecmedia.com A pitching duel emerged May 2 when the Berkshire Badgers played their rival, the Cardinal Huskies. The good news for Berkshire was that its starting pitcher, junior Jack Jacobs, had a strong performance. He threw 12 strikeouts and only allowed two hits through six innings. But the bad news for the Badgers was that Cardinal’s starter, Jacob Bean, was better, throwing 17 strikeouts and allowing only one hit through seven innings, leading the Huskies to a 2-0 victory over Berkshire. Bean, a Cardinal junior, was simply unhittable. After the game, all that Berkshire Head Coach Nick Burzanko could do was tip his cap to the opposing pitcher. “We struggled in the box to really time up Bean,” Burzanko said. “That’s a testament to that kid and his work ethic. He works yearround, and it showed today. He can come up and just dominate a game on the mound and not really worry about having the ball put in play too much.” As he struck out batter after batter, Bean simply refused to allow the Badgers to gain any momentum. He got into a groove in the early innings and tried to keep his pitching systematic. “I came into the game thinking: just be as efficient as possible today,” Bean said. “A lot of fastballs, a lot of strikes. I wasn’t really trying to get too fancy today, just go at them and be aggressive.” Bean, who committed to continuing his baseball career collegiately at Kent State Uni-
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Cardinal’s Jacob Bean pitched seven innings, allowing one hit, striking out 17, in leading the Huskies to a 2-0 win over rival Berkshire at Cardinal.
versity, is a constant force for the Huskies. Cardinal Head Coach Jon Sandoval appreciates what Bean brings to his team every time he pitches. “Every single time he goes out there, he’s a competitor,” Sandoval said. “He throws hard, he’s got a good mix of pitches, and he’s able to keep hitters off balance. We always
have a chance when he’s out there; he always keeps us in games.” While Bean’s pitching was vital, the Huskies were victorious also due in part to clutch hitting from second-baseman Tyler Zeigler, a senior. Cardinal began to rally offensively in the fourth inning. First, Bean got on base with
a single into centerfield. Then the Huskies’ next batter, sophomore Logan Strever, pushed him to third base by hitting a double into left field. With two teammates on base, Zeigler hit an RBI double that gave Cardinal a 2-0 lead over Berkshire. The Huskies’ two runs in the fourth inning would ultimately be enough to defeat the Badgers. Zeigler said his RBI in the fourth helped take pressure off his team. “It was a big relief that we finally got those two runs,” Zeigler said. “We had the pressure off of us. …We just had to go back the next three innings and hold them off. A bunch of that pressure just went away as soon as we got the RBI in.” For Zeigler, his important fourth-inning hit felt even better knowing that it came against Berkshire. “It feels really great,” Zeigler said. “In the past, they’ve beaten us, so I was glad that in my senior year, we came back and beat them. It’s a big, huge boost for us.” As Berkshire suffers the sting of losing to its rival, Coach Burzanko noted how important the rivalry is to his team. “We want to beat Cardinal in everything that we do,” Burzanko said. “It’s an ABC mentality: Always Beat Cardinal. “Kids get jacked up for the rivalry; it’s bragging rights for a couple of days or for a year, too, sometimes depending on the sport. It’s a friendly rivalry, the kids are very respectful, and they compete at a high level, so it’s a very nice rivalry to be a part of. … It’s going to go your way, and sometimes it’s not going to go your way.”
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Senior News & Events Register For Senior Trash Pickup Days
Local townships, villages and city road crews will again work with the Geauga County Department on Aging employees and volunteers to remove unwanted items from seniors’ garages and yards during locally scheduled pickups. Seniors must be registered with the department on aging one week prior to the pickup in order to be placed on the pickup list. June trash pickup days are: Huntsburg Township: June 9 and 10 Parkman Township: June 23 and 24 Seniors who complete their yearly registration prior to the cleanup dates only need to make a phone call one week before the trash pickup start date to be placed on the
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from page 1 money, the building has to be engineered separately. Smallwood said the $70,000 engineering study is just for the parking lot. “We have to go through this again for the actual building,” she said. The facilities committee, which has been meeting since February, chose the site across from the cemetery instead of a location on Alameda Drive for the garage because it will be less expensive and time-consuming, Smallwood said. “Since Alameda is a wooded, wet lot, we can’t get it cleared by our deadline. We’d have to involve the EPA (Ohio Environmental Protection Agency),” she said. The third dispersal of ESSER funds was approved on May 9, said district Superintendent Bill Kermavner, adding the district received about $1.5 million in the previous ESSER payment and expects another $3.4 million when the funds are dispersed.
community pickup roster. No more than 10 items per household. For specific allowable community guidelines or to register, call 440-279-2130.
Chronic Disease Self Management
Register for a free six-week course offered by the Geauga County Department on Aging at the Middlefield Senior Center,15820 Ridgewood Road. Class will be held Tuesdays, June 14 through July 19, from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Find practical ways to deal with pain, fatigue and depression, improve communication with doctors and reduce stress. Set weekly goals and make a step-by-step plan to improve one’s health To register, call the senior center at 440632-0611.
Anderson said the parking lot is estimated to cost about $250,000 after the study is paid for. Cost of the 6,500-square-foot garage is estimated at $800,000. Krebs presented a list of 20 potential ESSER-funded projects, including the bus garage and parking lot, in various stages of research and bidding. The list includes air conditioning for the high school gymnasium, roof repairs or replacement, an intercom/bell system for all three buildings and air conditioning in the cafeteria at Jordak Elementary School. He also recommended a new hot water system at the high school. “(It) would save about $5,400 a year to change to instant hot water systems rather than housing 800 gallons of warm water 24/7/365,” Krebs said, adding the roofs should be a priority. Kermavner said it will be necessary to make sure the projects proposed qualify for ESSER funds. “We want to make sure Cardinal spends it right,” he said.
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Geauga Public Library Middlefield Branch 16167 East High St., Middlefield, 440-632-1961. Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net.
Summer Reading Challenge
Beginning June 1, sign up for the challenge to read books, log progress and be entered into raffles of various prizes.
Buying your First Home
May 18, 6:30 p.m. Join Keller Williams Realtors Tim Ambrose and Rory Flynn for an informational session on the steps needed to find and buy a first home.
Beginner’s Poetry Writing Workshop
May 19, 6:30 p.m. A positive space for writers to share their work.
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Real Estate Transfers Following is a list of area real estate transfers for the weeks ending April 29 and May 6, 2022, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only. MIDDLEFIELD TOWNSHIP Daniel E. and Mary V. Wengerd, 17064 Kinsman Road, to Martin J., Martha M., Allen M., and Melvin M. Miller, $380,000. (27.61 acres) Malinda M. Byler, Joe A. and Amanda D. Detweiler, Nauvoo Road, to Joe A. and Amanda D. Detweiler, $3,200. (3.38 acres)
Ronald D. and Todd B. McClead, Deborah Sitko and Holzheimer, 17175 Swine Creek Road, to Sandra Wheaton (TOD), $190,000. (2.61 acres) Wallie J. and Mary E. Weaver, 17582 Kinsman Road, to Nicholas Demauro, $170,000. (0.70 acres) MIDDLEFIELD VILLAGE Mary Jane Collier, 15082 South State Ave., to Larry G. Moore (trustee), $95,000. (0.58 acres) PARKMAN TOWNSHIP Charlotte A. Martin, 17448 Hosmer Road, to James J. Venaleck, $125,000. (0.88 acres)
Geauga Park District For more information and registration, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Neotropical Bird Walk
May 21, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Hike the Walnut and Razorback trails in Swine Creek Valley with naturalist John Kolar in search of beautiful, neotropical songbirds. Wear waterproof footgear as the walk will include a stream crossing with water up to two feet deep. Bring binoculars. Registration is required.
Journaling The Great Outdoors
Nature lovers will learn basic journaling techniques and how to record their nature observations by attending the park district’s monthly Nature Journaling series hosted by naturalist Renell Roebuck. Next up in the series are sessions focus on bald eagles on May 21 from 9:30 a.m. to noon or 1:30-4 p.m. at Headwaters Park; and the experience of kayaking on June 26 from 1-4 p.m. or June 27 from 9 a.m. to noon at Bass Lake Preserve. The sessions are mostly outdoors, and the kayaking session will include time out on the water. Registration is required by phone. A onetime fee of $20 for Geauga County residents, or $24 for out-of-county residents, covers the purchase of a journal, pen and pencil for use during the lessons and beyond. All sessions are mostly outdoors, and taking photos is also an option.
Calling All Nature Artists
The park district welcomes exhibitors of wildlife- or nature-inspired artwork to apply for the Nature Arts Festival to be held Aug. 7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at The West Woods in Russell Township. Applications must be received by May 20; accepted exhibitors will be notified by June 3. Visit the park district website for an artist application. Applicants must submit at least four images of their artwork for jurying, including one of their display booth if available. Spaces are
available indoors and outdoors. Wildlife artwork will be given preference over artwork depicting domestic animals. For more information, contact Holly Sauder, special events coordinator, at 440-226-2753 or hsauder@geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Junior Naturalist Day Camp
June 6-10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Youth entering grades 5-7 may sign up for an exciting week of exploring streams, ponds and forests while searching for and learning about insects, fish amphibians, reptiles, birds, astronomy and more. Campers will spend their time both on and off trail at Swine Creek Reservation. Drop off and pick up each day at the lodge. Schedules, required waivers and other details will be sent at a later date. Bring lunch, water and a raincoat in a backpack for each day’s activities. Fee is $150 Geauga residents. Financial assistance is available. Registration is required.
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Classifieds AUTOS & PARTS 1976 Honda 750F Super Sport. Good Runner. Many new parts. Very good condition. 11,205 miles. Make offer. 440-2863295. $Wanted Junk Vehicles$ Muscle Cars, Dump Trucks, Construction Equipment, Running Vehicles, etc. Scrap Metal. Free Removal. Call 440-679-7293. For sale: four 18-inch tires and wheels for 2013 Chevrolet half-ton truck. Good condition. $550. 216-469-3208.
EVENTS 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. Calling all vendors. Join the Metzenbaum Foundation Community Garage Sale. June 11 9a-1:30p. E-mail marsha@ metzenbaumfdn.org to rent a space. 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.
FOR SALE Power hacksaw with large variable speed motor $175. 50K BTU Sears torpedo heater $95. Blacksmith hand-operated drill press $175. 440-729-4242. Columbia Northway Fe Female Bicycle, K2-44-ZED Male Bicycle, and a Allen Sports 3- Bike Truck Rear hitch carrier. $450. (216)469-2993. Antique clocks, antique crank wall phone $369, humpback chest $79, large wooden rocking horse $79, antique sewing cabinet $89. 440-338-3563. Vintage 1920’s Remington portable typewriter $400. Philco cathedral radio $100. Old oak kitchen chairs, make offer. 440564-1172. Ford 9N rebuilt engine new clutch assembly & flywheel. Lots of new parts and paint. $2,800 OBO. 440-313-5896. 6foot Landscape/York Rake, 3 point hitch $600. 8foot Dunham culti-pack, double roller $800. 400-478-2218. Text best. 3/4” drive tools. Williams 18” slider breaker bar. $30. Wright 24” rachet $55. Snap-on 8” ext $20. 1-3/8” socket 12pt. $15. Bob 440-548-5801. Two Cemetery Plots & Two Vaults. Western Reserve Memorial Garden. Section O.R.C. Call Gerald 440-853-8976. Generator by Power Boss. Powered by Honda. Model 030220. 7000 watts. $600. 440-635-0223. 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
For Sale. Player Piano Rolls. $3.00 each or buy all $2.00 each. 440-655-9999. Have about 20 rolls. Motor Coach. 1983 Chevy 350 cubic inch, built-in generator. Mechanically A-1. Sleeps 6. Many upgrades. $9500 OBO. Call 440-636-5456.
GARAGE/ESTATE SALES Multi-family Garage Sale May 17-18. Lots of misc. 16622 Tavern Rd., Burton (between Patch and Shedd Rd.). Early birds welcome. Marketplace Mall in Middlefield is looking for vendors, retailers, artisans and crafters with unique and quality merchandise. Call 440-313-8147 for more information. Yard sale May 19 and 20 8am. 16914 Madison Rd, Middlefield. Kenworth sewing machine, dining chairs, couch, TV stand, microwave, misc furniture, Franklin mint monopoly game, craft supplies, household goods. Moving sale Friday, 5/20, 8a-4p and Saturday, 5/21, 8a-2p. Household goods, furniture, sports equipment, too much to list. All items priced to sale. 11425 Peachtree Dr., Chesterland. No early birds. May 21-22 9a-3p. 13300 Chillicothe Road. Century home garage sale. Antiques. Households. Clothes. NO EARLYBIRDS. SALE! Tools, Glassware, Baskets, Tons of stuff! May 27, 28, 29, 30. 9a-6p. 18071 Tilden Road., Troy Township. Something for Everyone!
REAL ESTATE Lots for sale. Thompson Township. 1 acre. Wooded, scenic, quiet side street $12,900. 440-289-0708
SERVICES Taking down dead and unwanted trees, and doing small tree trimming. Clean-up is optional. 440-313-8522. Stained glass repairs. 28 years experience. Free pickup and deliveries. Custom designs also available. Call 440-6365484. John’s Plumbing: Affordable and reliable. Water heaters, toilets, faucets, drain cleaning, gas lines, sump pumps, well tanks. 440-285-0800. Offering special discounts for interior and exterior painting and staining this season. 20+ years experience. Professional and insured. Call Dan 440-342-4552. Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses, we do most anything. Call between 8a-4p, 440-813-4272. No answer, leave message.
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