Middlefield Post 05-19-2021

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Village Offers Post-COVID Employment Help

By Diane Ryder editor@geaugamapleleaf.com With millions of Americans discovering it pays pretty well during the COVID pandemic to stay home and collect a sizeable unemployment, employers are scrambling to find workers in all forms of commerce and industry.

In some cases, people don’t apply for jobs that require taking a drug test, a lie detector test or a criminal background check, knowing they won’t be able to pass.

“It’s a shame, but it’s true everywhere,” Middlefield Mayor Ben Garlich recently said.

He said business owners in the village tell him they are “desperate” to locate willing workers for a variety of jobs from skilled cabinet makers to factory workers, from hair stylists to mechanics, from landscapers to sawmill operators, from restaurant servers to office clerks, in a variety of local businesses.

“The government should not See Employment • Page 2

Cardinal Hosts CVC Conference Championships

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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.

Cardinal BOE: May 26, 6 p.m., work session. All meetings held at BOE Office, 15982 E. High St., Middlefield, unless otherwise indicated.

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By Alan Kornspan sports@geaugamapleleaf.com On May 11 and May 13, Cardinal and Berkshire high school track and field teams participated in the CVC Conference Championships’ Valley Division hosted by Cardinal High School.

“It’s a real honor to host this meet,” said Cardinal High School Head Track Coach Greg Cicero.

“It’s been 56 years since we hosted any kind of championship meet in track. So being able to bring it here in the first year of this realigned conference is special for our athletes.”

Over the two-day championship, Cardinal girls finished in fourth place and Cardinal boys finished sixth, while Berkshire girls finished in sixth place and Berkshire boys placed fourth.

Both schools had many highlights throughout the championship.

“Karalyn Rutkowski won high jump, and Mike Soltis won shot put,” Cicero said. “Earlier today, Ronnee Collins won the 100 Hurdles. … Lily Ayer stepped up and ran a big 800 for us and took second.”

Cardinal All-State Lineman Mike Soltis has had an incredible junior year, having finished first in shot put in four of six track and field events this spring. Undoubtedly, his mental and physical toughness enabled to him to perform at a high level.

“A lot of the thinking needs to come in practice,” Soltis said. “But

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Karalyn Rutkowski, center, runs the hurdles for the Cardinal Huskies during the Chagrin Valley Conference Valley Division meet at Cardinal High School’s new track. The Huskies girls team finished fourth and the boys team finished sixth.

once you get out here in the meet, I just want to do it — not effortlessly, but without thinking.

“I have been doing football for so long, I think it helps you out in track, especially lifting.”

As he embarks on his senior year and makes plans for college, Soltis has his educational and athletic goals set high. Having achieved all-state in football, Soltis hopes to be all-state in track and field as well.

“I would like to go into agriculture engineering,” he said. “I do 4-H, so I am pretty heavily involved

in agriculture.”

Berkshire also had many highlights from the CVC conference championships.

“A lot of boys qualified for the finals,” said Berkshire Boys Head Track Coach David Kindall said. “I am pretty sure we got two in every event except the 400. And then the girls, we came out here just trying to qualify for finals as well.”

Added Berkshire Girls Head Coach Aimee Green, “We just had a couple of huge PRs in the mile with our girls. I think the boys PRed,

too. And our hurdlers are doing phenomenal. So we’re just looking forward to how far they can go and how far they want to go.”

Berkshire senior Dana Shale said she very happy with her school’s performance.

“I am so proud of our team,” Shale said. “We have been working hard all season.

“I am just very thankful to have a season. Not having one last year for my all-important junior season, See Track • Page 4

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Town Crier BMR Hosts Jeep Night

May 21, 4:30-8 p.m.

The Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield is sponsoring a Jeep night to benefit the Geauga County Veteran Food Pantry at Madrick’s Tavern, 10760 Kinsman Road in Newbury Township. Entertainment donated by Madrick’s will be DJ Jason Adkins.

Each entrant is asked to make a monetary donation or donate a canned good for the food pantry. There will be door prizes and drawings every half hour. Sponsorship opportunities are available for local area businesses.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Jim Dvorak by cell 440-554-1404 or email dvorak07burton@gmail.com.

SNPJ Music Fest & Craft Show

May 22, 11 a.m.

Slovenska Narodna Podporna Jednota (SNPJ)) is hosting a music fest and craft show, rain or shine, at the SNPJ farm 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 30 vendors, 15 polka bands, a dance floor, playground, games and food and beverages.

Gates open at 11 a.m. Gate fee is $15, or $10 in advance. For information, call Don at 440-2839373 or visit www.snpjfarmkirtland.com or.

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pay unemployment any longer with all the jobs available now,” Garlich said in a phone interview May 14. “They’re paying people to stay home, so they are. They take the money because everybody does. Unless they are somehow incapable of working for some reason, they should be back in the workforce.”

Garlich said he held a roundtable discussion recently with several of the owners and chief officers of major Middlefield businesses, including KraftMaid, Flambeau, HC Products and Mercury Plastics, to discuss the critical worker shortage and what village government can do to help.

“All the businesses need workers, but there just aren’t any,” Garlich said, “(One human resources person) recently scheduled 12 interviews of job applicants and not one showed up. In another case, someone started a job, worked three hours and decided it was not for him.”

Garlich said the American work ethic ap-

Huntsburg Senior Trash Pickup

June 10 and 11 Huntsburg Township Road Crew will again work with the Geauga County Department on Aging employees and volunteers to remove unwanted items from senior citizens’ garages and yards during locally scheduled pick-ups.

First, seniors must register with the Department on Aging for 2021 at least one week prior to the pickup in order to be placed on the pickup roster.

All refuse items must be outside by garages, outbuildings or in the driveway the evening before the scheduled pickup. Do not leave items curbside. Local road crews and the department on aging staff cannot enter homes.

No more than 10 items per household; small items may be boxed together.

Call 440-279-2130 to register by June 3.

NEOCAG Meeting

June 12, 9:15 a.m.

The NorthEast Ohio Computer-Aided Genealogy Society will hold its monthly meeting virtually via Zoom. The meeting opens at 9:15 a.m., with the presentation beginning at 9:30 a.m.

Speaker Stewart Traiman will present “Researching LGBTQ Family History.”

For more information and to register, visit neocag.net. pears to be a thing of the past and blames the pandemic and government hand-outs for encouraging people to stay home on the couch instead of seeking work.

“We’ve lowered our expectations as a society, with people unwilling to work if they can get a paycheck from the government — the taxpayers, the rest of us — for doing nothing,” he said.

Garlich came up with an easy way to help workers find a job and for employers to find workers to fill empty positions.

“It’s like an online dating site, but for jobs,” the mayor explained.

A job seeker can go to the village’s website, middlefieldohio.com, and find the section that reads “Looking for Employment?

We can help! Apply now!”

The link takes the person to an actual job application form, in which he or she can list their qualifications and select their chosen shift schedule. Their completed application is posted to a number of subscribed Middlefield businesses looking for employees.

“The businesses then can compete for the applicant,” Garlich said. “Some of them offer signing bonuses, some lower their 18-year-old age requirement, others offer help with transportation. Many employers are so desperate that they will do almost anything to help get someone to work.”

The mayor said in light of medical marijuana use now being legal in some instances in Ohio, some employers have modified their drug test requirement.

During the May 13 village council meeting, Garlich estimated Middlefield employers need at least 500 new employees immediately in a variety of jobs.

“We can’t get materials, with plywood selling at a ridiculous $75 a sheet. We can’t get employees that will work. his country is in trouble,” the mayor told council members.

For more information on job opportunities in Middlefield and to fill out an employment application, go to middlefieldohio.com.

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By Rick Seyer The railroad operated here in the village for over 100 years, beginning with the steam engines of the PAINESVILLE and YOUNGSTOWN RAILROAD in 1875, and ending with the diesel engines of the BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD around 1981.

The railroad tracks were removed in 1983 and later the Village of Middlefield purchased the right-of-way between Burton-Windsor Road and state Route 528.

The above photo is a fine example of the “Iron Horse” that used to make daily trips between Painesville and Warren. The depot is

now the home of the Middlefield Historical Society’s “ICE CREAM SODA FOUNTAIN.” Even the trains can have an occasional mishap and this one was a dandy. Shown in the photo is a train wreck that occurred July 6, 1905, in downtown Middlefield. The area is about where the Middlefield Banking Company back drive area is located. The buildings in the background shown here are all gone, with the exception of the one on the far right and is the Middlefield Townhall on state Route 87.

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A Message from the Mayor Hello Residents, We are into our second quarter of 2021 and, despite all the media and pundit coverage on how bad we are supposed to feel, and governmental intervention on how to run our lives, our village has been able to continue functioning and remain productive.

I have the utmost respect for employers, retailers and schools that have developed systems to keep people safely employed and children educated. They not only have been successful in maintaining a sense of normalcy, they have also, in many cases, grown their businesses.

The economy of Middlefield Village and our business community is healthy and thriving. The largest obstacle to continued success of Mayor Ben Garlich our businesses and community is the inability to properly staff to meet current demand.

The individual efforts by our local businesses have been creative and extensive. The advertising, both print and radio, signing bonuses being offered, are encouraging but frustrating, as I know the employee requirements are still not being adequately filled. I resent the fact that anyone physically able to work is receiving unemployment.

Our village committees and council are investigating avenues to partner and create an environment where we are the area of choice for employment. I wish it was an easy fix, but we must be more creative than ever to be an asset. If you are reading this article and need employment, please come to Middlefield.

We recently installed a new digital sign at the pocket park at the intersections of State and High streets. This replaces the sign in front of the municipal center. Hopefully, it will be viewed by more residents and be an aid to relay pertinent information.

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from page 1 that was heart breaking for me. But I am so thankful we have a season this year.”

Shale will be continuing her track and field career at Slippery Rock University, where she will specialize in the pole vault and study exercise science in a three-plus-three occupational therapy accelerated program.

Berkshire’s Lucas Stoddard, having had a great junior track season, also had an excellent CVC conference meet as he won the

In addition to the sign, we recently revamped and updated our village website.

I encourage you to use the website to stay informed regarding your village and provide ideas for our continual improvement. I still believe that informed and involved residents will guide this village to be a place we all enjoy living, working, shopping and relaxing.

I recently saw a sign in another community that read, “This is your city, take pride, don’t litter.” I think it is a great motto and would also add to it, “This is your village take pride, respect your neighbors and maintain the aesthetics of your property.” The village has encouraged this maintenance with the implementation of a neat streets program, providing funding assistance for maintenance of property. We take this seriously and wish all residents would also.

Most neglected properties could be improved with a little paint, removing clutter, and mowing and trimming the lawn. A little effort would make huge improvements. I hate government telling me what to do, but out of respect for yourselves and your neighbors, I would hope residents would willingly address these issues.

I encourage you to be informed, be involved, shop Middlefield, exercise your right to vote and visit the new websites, www.middlefieldohio.com and www.middlefieldmeansbusiness.com. conference championship in the discus. Stoddard, a three-sport athlete and an all-state football player and wrestler, has his sights set high in track as well.

“We’ll see what happens,” Stoddard said.

“We’ll try to be all-state in track. It really comes down to being physically and mentally ready to do great things.

“Mentally, it’s really just staying calm, because everyone here is going to be good. And it’s going to be a close meet. So just staying calm and continuing to throw well is the biggest key factor.”

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Cardinal Prom Royalty

Congratulations to the 2021 Cardinal High School Prom kings and queens. Both the junior and senior classes voted on royalty and selected (l to r) senior king and queen Gene H. and Olivia M. and junior queen and king Lindsay H. and John A. (Photo courtesy: Lifetouch)

School Food Service, Staffing Analyses Under Consideration

By Ann Wishart ann@geaugamapleleaf.com Cardinal Schools Board of Education might decide to submit the district to one or more reviews in an effort to improve its bottom line.

During the board’s April 28 virtual meeting, district Treasurer Julia Rozsnyai suggested the board consider a food service analysis, a performance audit and a staffing analysis.

The food service analysis, which would be done by a private company, would cost about $7,000 and should provide a good return on investment, she said.

Ashtabula Schools and others have used the service, Rozsnyai said.

A performance audit of the district would be carried out by the state auditor’s office. If the audit is requested by the district, it would cost between $15,000 and $25,000, she said.

If the Ohio Department of Education requests a performance audit, the district does not have to pay, she said.

A staffing analysis, done by the ODE, is shorter than a performance audit and would not cost the district anything, Rozsnyai said, adding the ODE would not make decisions about staffing, but would provide information and suggestions about possible changes that would be fiscally advantageous.

On March 11, Rozsnyai said she talked to

a fiscal consultant about the three options.

The board and the Cardinal Education Association recently entered into a memorandum of understanding in which the district offered a resignation incentive of $20,000 to any union member who has been teaching at Cardinal for 20 years, effective as of April 29. A similar package has been offered to the district’s Ohio Association of Public School Employees members with a resignation incentive of $8,500.

Cardinal Superintendent Bill Kermavner said during a phone interview in May the district would save money if employees take the offer because new teachers would be hired at a lower pay grade to replace those with more seniority. In some cases, the district may not need to replace those who take the incentive if positions or responsibilities can be combined, said interim Superintendent Michael Chaffee.

The board asked Rozsnyai to further explore the options and bring her findings to the next meeting.

In other business, the board granted Kermavner six to 12 weeks of Family and Medical Leave time starting April 26 and added the superintendent’s responsibilities to those of Chaffee, who will serve as interim superintendent. Chaffee is the elementary school principal.

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Faith Matters Journey to Joy

Did you know that God has a unique purpose for your life? It’s true! You were not created haphazardly or at random. Rather, the Lord took delight in making you someone special. You were designed like no one else.

You are a one and only original! The Lord gifted you with a personality, talents and aspirations that are like no one else. He wants you to accomplish something special with your life.

I recently heard a story of a 78-year-old woman who never married or had children of her own. Yet, over three decades she has fostered 81 infants, loving and nurturing each one By Roger Kruse until they were adopted into a new family.

Linda Owens said, “It is rewarding and heartwarming to be able to have sleepless nights.”

Many of those children came to her affected by drug abuse and developmental delays.

Linda depends on God to give her the health and strength she needs to joyfully fulfill her calling.

Why did God put you on this Earth? You weren’t created to simply live each day for yourself. It becomes a very small world when life revolves around your own selfish wants and pleasures. Your journey takes on joy and meaning when you find a way to serve others.

There is a great blessing awaiting those who discover ways to enrich the lives of others.

Jesus said, “You’re far happier giving than getting.”

Sometimes it may be difficult to discern or discover just how to invest your life. What are you good at? What gives you energy or satisfaction? Maybe the emphasis should be on what we observe or find out about the people who are near us. In other words, how could you serve the needs of someone else in the ordinary flow of life? My wife loves to help others. It seems that most of her decisions revolve around her desire to come alongside people and assist each one in practical ways.

I was thinking about the word “help.”

Each letter (H.E.L.P.) stands for a way to be a blessing to someone else: H – Have Helping Hands. (Find practical ways to assist & support, meeting specific needs.)

E – Encourage. (Share positive words that build others up, increasing confidence and faith.)

L – Listen intently. (Give loving, interactive attention to those you converse with.)

P – Pray concerning shared needs.

(Prayer is a powerful avenue of God’s grace!)

The Golden Rule continues to be a great guide for life. “Whatever you want others to do for you, do also the same for them.” Put yourself in the shoes of people around you.

How could you help make his/her life easier?

What burden could you help to carry? What would make them smile?

Do you know the story of Naomi and Ruth in the Bible? Tragedy struck both their lives, including the death of their husbands. As a widow it seemed natural for Ruth to remain with her family in Moab where they were living.

However, when Naomi decided to return to Judah, Ruth was determined to stay at her mother-in-law’s side. While Naomi complained about her bitter lot in life, Ruth humbly went to work to find food for them to survive. As a result, a man named Boaz took a liking to Ruth, noting her noble character.

Not only did he generously meet the needs of Ruth and Naomi, he took extraordinary steps to make Ruth his wife! Amazingly, their son Obed, became the grandfather of King David and even a direct ancestor to Jesus!

Your kindness and helpfulness to others never goes unnoticed by God. He takes delight in a genuine faith that produces the good works He designed for you to do. Such fruit reveals the grace of God expressed by His kindness in Christ (see Ephesians 2:8-10).

Roger Kruse finds joy by listening to and encouraging others. Every person needs to know that they are much loved by God.

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Cardinal Schools

JOANNE LEICHTMAN

Cardinal Middle School eighth-grader Rylie L. competes in the CVC track meet on April 28. She set the new school record with her throw of 34 feet, 7 inches in the shot put.

New School Track Record Set

Eighth-grader Rylie L. has set the new Cardinal Middle School record in the shot put at the CVC meet on April 28. Rylie set the school record with a throw of 34 feet, 7 inches, which was also good enough for second place overall at the meet. Congratulations, Rylie.

Senior Commitment Day

Cardinal High School seniors were invited to celebrate Commitment Day on May 6 by wearing a shirt with their college, trade or

military insignia on it to signify their plans after graduation. The district knows it has been an extraordinary year, but is proud of all of students and wish the seniors the very best in their new chapters ahead.

Summer School Applications

Cardinal Schools is providing online summer school classes to students in need of credit recovery. Classes are available to students in any district.

Summer school is offered using FuelEd, which is an online platform for course deliv-

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May Cardinal Middle School Students of the Month for May are (l to r) Cambrie O., Jaiden F., Brynley K. and Ally L.

ery. Students must have access to a computer and internet.

Cost to enroll in core classes is $200 and health and physical education are $175.

Sign-ups can be completed on the district website www.cardinalschools.org or by filling out an enrollment form in the Board of Education Office by June 4.

For more information, contact Jill DeRamo at jill.deramo@cardinalschools.org.

Open Enrollment Applications

Open enrollment applications for the

2021-22 school year are now being accepted.

Applications can be submitted electronically on the district website or filled out in person at the Board of Education Office located at 15982 E. High St. Open enrollment is for students who live outside the Cardinal Local School District and do not currently attend Cardinal Schools.

Open enrollment applications will be accepted until Aug. 1.

Please contact Kristie Steyer at 440-6320261 ext. 1000 or kristie.steyer@cardinalschools.org for additional information.

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Parkman Trustees Ask ‘What Now?’ After Fire Levy Failure

By Diane Ryder editor@geaugamapleleaf.com Officials in Parkman Township are facing some tough questions after their fire levy went down in flames for the second time in seven months in the May 4 election.

They got the bad news near the end of their regular trustees meeting Tuesday night, shortly after the polls closed.

During a discussion on proposed improvements to the township’s park, Trustee Roger Anderson received the unofficial vote count from poll workers as they packed up to leave the polling place at the Parkman Community House, where trustees meet.

“Here are the numbers,” Anderson announced. “Drum roll. So it was 62 for and 142 against.”

After a brief silence, trustees resumed their discussion about the park. Near the end of the meeting, during a scheduled “old business” agenda item about the proposed fire station bunkhouse addition, Trustee Dennis Ikeler said, “We have the results from the levy. So now what do we want to do?”

After an awkward moment’s silence, Ikeler continued, “We need to take a step back now that we know where we’re at.”

Trustees have been sharply divided on what is needed to provide housing space at the fire station to keep the station manned for 24 hours per day. Last month, Fire Chief Mike Komandt proposed leasing a temporary building as an economical alternative to constructing an addition.

“I still think renting a temporary building will give you more space and more bang for your buck,” Parkman Fiscal Officer Sue Wojtasik said. “It would be something for those guys over there.”

Ikeler added, “We need to figure out what we need to do to keep our fire department going now that we know where we’re at.”

The trustee has always opposed building a large addition that could drain the department’s budget and hasten the day when it is completely out of money.

Trustees tried to pass a 5-mill permanent levy in November that would pay for an addition and more personnel to man it, but that levy failed by a two-to-one margin, with 372 votes for the levy and 730 against, according to Geauga County Board of Elections.

After scaling down their wish list, trustees tried again on the May 4 ballot, asking for a five-year, 4.5-mill additional levy. That failed by an even more decisive margin of 31 percent in favor and 69 percent opposed, according to unofficial election results.

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Ikeler recommended trustees absorb the fact both levies failed, come up with ideas for the fire department’s future and re-group at their next meeting May 19.

“We need to have some discussion on what we can afford, get our ducks in a row and figure out what we want or don’t want,” Ikeler said.

“I’d appreciate to know what you’re thinking before the next meeting,” Komandt told trustees, adding the decision to man the station full time is having positive results on the number of calls that can be answered.

“It’s working better than our neighbor departments to the east and west of us,” Anderson said.

He said all local fire departments are facing challenges attracting enough qualified personnel to fill their rosters and meet increasing demands for rescue services.

“We need to stand back and look at our funding,” Ikeler said. “Now we’ve got to look at the long term. Do we need to try for another levy? We need to look at that.”

Ikeler said the large percentage of “no” votes is puzzling considering the increasing need for fire and rescue services.

“What is the issue? We need to get input from the community, what they expect and what they want,” Ikeler said.

“Only 10 percent of the registered voters voted and I didn’t see any Amish voting today,” Anderson added. “They are 53 to 55 percent of our population. Maybe we should try again to meet with them. We can try that again. They’ve been reluctant to meet with us for the last couple of years. And then there’s COVID.” Ikeler said trustees need to find out from the community why they do not support the fire department.

“Do you guys want to continue the 24hour coverage for one more month?” Komandt asked trustees.

“I have no problem continuing it until June, then figure out where we go from there,” Ikeler responded. “Make the guys on the department aware of what possibly could happen.”

Komandt asked trustees whether they thought the department can hold out financially for the next year or two and what happens when funding runs out.

“Funding has to come from somewhere,” the chief said.

Trustees said they will hold further discussions at the next meeting about how to get community input and build support for the fire department.

“Okay, let’s do that,” Ikeler said.

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Huntsburg History: Captain Horatio P. Kile

By Carl and Elaine Seliskar As we observe Memorial Day 2021, we might reflect on the Huntsburg men who fought in the Civil War (1861-1865). One such young man was Horatio Philander Kile.

The Civil War was hell and even the strongest proponents of the Union cause had times of doubt and fear. Below are three short excerpts from Capt. Horatio Kile’s diary written at the time of the Battle of Stone River.

Monday, December 29, 1862 Advanced to within 3 miles of Murfreesboro. Heavy skirmishing in front. A line of battle is being formed.

Tuesday, December 30, 1862 A battle is raging on our right. Heavy skirmishing in front. Our brigade was in reserve for the Division, but tonight we advanced to the front. The night is cold. No fires allowed.

Our pickets and those of the Rebels are in close proximity.

Wednesday, December 31, 1862 About sunrise the Rebels came down upon us, made desperate by the mixture of gunpowder and whiskey. Our right was driven back but we held our position. The battle raged furiously all day. The 41st in the thickest of the fight. Many will never behold the New Year of 1863. The dying year expires not alone but with thousands of human beings slaughtered. I have now written daily the occurrences of the past year in the service.

Shall I have to note the occurrences of another. Time will only determine. I hope I may not. I hope the war to cease.

Battle of Stones River: In late December 1862, Union and Confederate forces fought at the Battle of Stone River, near Murfreesboro, Tenn. On Dec. 31, Confederate General Braxton Bragg’s 35,000 troops attacked the 42,000-strong Union force commanded by Major General Rosecrans. Union troops withstood the assault, but retreated to a defensive position, which they would hold against repeated attacks over the next two days.

On Jan. 2, 1863, another Confederate assault was repelled by overwhelming Union artillery fire, forcing Bragg to order a Confederate retreat. With approximately 23,000 total casualties, Stone River was one of the deadliest battles of the war.

H. P. Kile was a strong-minded Huntsburg citizen. He was also a leader of men. He made rank of Captain in the 41st Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Company H. He married Sarah Elizabeth Armstrong, of East Claridon, at the end of the war in 1866, and together they had six children.

In the 1870s, he owned and operated a store at the Center close to that which his father, Philander Kile, had and operated just

east of the Center. Unlike his father, who is buried at the Center, Horatio is buried in East Claridon — perhaps explained by his marriage into the prominent East Claridon Armstrongs.

The attack and surrender of Fort Sumter must have been a shock to the settlers and, following President Lincoln’s call for 75,000 volunteers (militia) on April 15, 1861, many young Huntsburg lads signed up for service. That first call was for a service of three months — a limitation by law on the President’s ability to form a militia.

The first Huntsburg volunteers of which we are aware were Jesse B. Pickett, Horatio P. Kile and Birney (Berney D.) Millard who enlisted in the 19th Ohio Volunteer Infantry in April 1861. However, the Official Ohio Roster for the 19th OVI does not list either Kile or Pickett for three months service. It is recounted in several anecdotal sources that Horatio P. Kile was the first to volunteer, but the Official Ohio Roster has him enlisting on Sept. 10, 1861 — but that is for the continued service after the three months service.

Huntsburg was prominently represented in the early wars. Some 60 Civil War and three Revolutionary War solders are buried in the cemetery at the Center.

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Knee Pain? Physical Therapy Best Option To Avoid Surgery

By Dr. Adam M. 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 pain then consult a specialist who foCramer cuses on improving walking and reducing pain themselves such as a independent physical therapist of which should be the first point of contact for pain and especially knee pain. 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 injuries, especially knee pain 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 independent Doctor of Physical Therapy first who is not affiliated with a hospital or surgeon 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 Chardon (440-286-1007), Middlefield (440-632-1007) & Ashtabula (440993-1004). MyoFitClinic.com

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

Go Fishin’

The hidden gem fishing holes tucked within the Geauga Park District can make any great morning, afternoon, evening or meal complete.

Fishing is permitted with a current Ohio fishing license on park district properties, and those seeking basic information about

fishing in the parks can find it 24/7 on the district’s website under Activities, then Fishing. Details posted include location tips, inhabiting species, and a link to the Fishing in Geauga Park District Facebook group.

Plus, three park ponds were stocked last week for optimum success: Beartown Lakes Reservation’s Middle Bear Lake, Big Creek Park’s Tupelo Pond, and Swine Creek Reservation’s Lodge Pond. A second round of stocking will also take place this fall at Beartown Lakes Reservation’s Lower Bear Lake.

DKG Grant-in-Aid Program The Omega Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, a society of women educators in Geauga County, is offering a grant-in-aid to a female student who is entering her junior or senior year in college and is majoring in education.

The applicant must be a graduate of a Geauga County high school. The deadline for completed applications is July 23.

Interested applicants should contact Mrs. Deborah Hofstetter, Grant-in-Aid Committee, Delta Kappa Gamma, P.O. Box 313, Chardon, OH 44024.

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Business Feature

Northeast Ohio Satellite Offers Service to the Underserved Submitted Ron Gregg started Northeast Ohio Satellite to provide customers with an alternative to cable television and to serve rural areas where there was no access to cable television or internet.

Northeast Ohio Satellite has been serving Ohio and Geauga County for over 40 years with DirecTV, Dish Network, ATT cell phones, Hughes Net and Rev Gen portable internet, and serves area businesses such as The Cowboy, Zeppe’s Tavern, Auburn Inn, Kuhnle trucking, Cleats, Cleveland CAVS, NASA, the Browns and thousands of houses and small businesses.

Gregg pioneered the first small dish satellite system in Ohio in 1994 and installed the first digital dish in the United States in 1986, for which he was featured in Time Magazine.

His company is best known for quality local installations and service, and he feels passionate about providing quality service at a value to his customers. However, in addition to satellite services, Northeast Ohio Satellite sells and installs Hughes Net, Windstream internet and Rev Gen portable internet.

Northeast Ohio Satellite can provide internet and phone service to any home or

business in the country with Rev Gen or Hughes Net for your RV, truck, campers or homes with long driveways and poor internet or cell service.

What distinguishes Northeast Ohio Satellite apart from other businesses in this field is prompt “local” service, experience and Gregg’s dedication to treating every installation as if it were being done in his own home. They provide DirecTV, Dish Network satellite TV along with 4/8k TV’s. They remove old dishes, hide new dishes to preserve the aesthetics of the home or business and, if needed, provide a dish heater for customers in snow areas.

Call Northeast Ohio Satellite and start saving money over cable TV/Spectrum or switch from one satellite provider to the other to save money and receive an upgrade in technology. Remember, most sports bars, casinos, thousands of small businesses nationwide along with 40 million homes have satellite TV. It is all about expert installations and service from a local company for a quality experience from Northeast Ohio Satellite.

Called 330-801-7200 , visit www.forgetcable. com or email a1digitalhome@yahoo.com for more information.

SWCD Offers Stream Monitoring Submitted Explore Geauga County streams and learn about their water chemistry and biology this summer by joining the Millennium Youth Conservationists (MYC) team. In collaboration with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Scenic Rivers Program, participants will use kick seines, sediment sticks, water chemistry test kits and more to

analyze the health of area streams and rivers while providing official stream data to ODNR. All ages are welcome. Join for one outing or for all while contributing data to the Ohio’s Scenic Rivers Program. The program is free and runs twice a month.

Contact Colleen Sharp, with the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District, at 440834-1122 ext. 6 or csharp@geaugaswcd.com for more information.

Summer Reading Program Starts June 1 Submitted The Geauga County Public Library Summer Reading Program will take place June 1 to July 31 with the theme “Tails and Tales.”

Read books, participate in activities, log reading progress and be entered into a raffle to win prizes. Summer reading is sponsored by the Geauga County Library Foundation.

Join for Summer Reading Kickoff Week June 1-8. Sign up for summer reading and get a cookie from DS Cakes and Sweets Cafe and a summer reading button at any GCPL

Branch, while supplies last. Patrons can also enter the summer reading kickoff raffle. One winner from the adult, teen and children age groups, at every one of the branches, will win a $25 Amazon gift card. Summer reading participants can enter the raffle and collect a different button/cookie at every GCPL Branch.

Visit www.GeaugaLibrary.net and click on Summer Reading to register. Also, check out the selection of virtual events for special programs and storytimes offered throughout the summer

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Police Blotter

CITIZEN ASSIST May 12 9:13 p.m., Glen Valley Drive. Caller is disabled and needs assistance picking up medication off the floor. She is unable to pick it up with the grabbers. Officer assisted resident with grabbing medication.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE May 5 7:15 p.m., Brian Court. Husband has a gun.

He pulled the gun on 40-year-old son.

Caller is in the kitchen. Husband has put the gun down, but it is in the living room.

Foster children at the police. See report.

SUSPICIOUS May 11 7:39 a.m., Springdale Avenue. Officer ob-

THEFT May 6 2:39 p.m., South Springdale Avenue. Shoplifter. They have her in office. Summons issued.

THREATENING April 30 8:37 p.m., Cloverdale Drive. Silver sedan speeding down the road very fast, almost ran caller off the road. Driver started screaming at caller. Caller advised they were yelling at her and telling her to come and get it. This is an ongoing problem. Caller wants to speak with a deputy.

She has reported to it metropolitan housing. Caller claimed male threatened use of firearm; male denied such claims. Caller advised to contact GMHA. TRESPASSING April 30 10:16 p.m., West High Street. Issue with a male customer at Arby’s. He pried open the back door and came in screaming at employees. Male no longer there. Bald male driver, female in passenger side and several children in the back.

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ASSAULT May 2 6:07 p.m., West High Street. Red vehicle leaving westbound on 87. Male driving has a knife. Other male still in parking lot. Male that had the knife is bleeding from the forehead. Other male is a Dominos employee. Paged admin staff.

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May 12 7:43 p.m., West High Street. Assisted MVFD with saving seven baby ducks out of old sewer drain next to Tractor Supply. Clear.

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ANIMAL PROBLEM May 6 6:37 p.m., Grove Street. Raccoon stuck in dumpster. Caller unable to help it. Large tree limb was placed in dumpster to aide raccoon getting out. Clear.

served excavating truck in parking lot of Eagle Park. Further observed the driver hook up to the fire hydrant and fill truck with water. Officer checked with chief, lieutenant and streets department to see if anyone had given permission or was aware of truck hooking up to hydrant. No one was or had given OK. Officer made contact with driver, who is a subcontractor for new ODOT garage being built.

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Real Estate Transfers Following is a list of area real estate transfers for the weeks ending April 30 and May 7, 2021, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only.

MIDDLEFIELD TOWNSHIP Peter A. and Jennifer M. Owens, 16745 Peters Road, to Alexus C. Loze, $90,000.

(1.79 acres) MIDDLEFIELD VILLAGE Middlefield Parkway, Knox Circle (s/l 35), to Robert E. Difford and Dawn L. Suddeth, $37,000. (0.17 acres) Kurtis A. Krebs and Erin T. O’Neill, 14830 Lantern Court, to Tyler Lowe,

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$215,000. (0.28 acres) MFLD LLC, 15446 W. High St., to High Street Offices LLC, $225,000. (0.57 acres) PARKMAN TOWNSHIP Jeremy Bratnick, 18753 Hobart Road, to The Middlefield Banking Company, $76,700. (2.37 acres) Julie A. Cipolla Stanton, 17355 Barnstable Road, to Jimmy and Tami L. Bitz, $42,000. (2.77 acres) Robert J. and Clara Kurtz, 17325 Reeves Road, to David D. Miller (TOD), $280,000.

(6.30 acres) Sugarhill Limited, 15202 Agler Road, to Noah L. and Ida Mae Gingerich, $118,800.

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Bathroom medicine cabinet, white, 48”L, 30”H, 5” Deep with 3 mirrors, $50. Chardon 440-479-0369.

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

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

Brown eggs from free range hens, no antibiotics, no hormones, $3/doz. Local beef & hay. StRt 608 Claridon. Some deliveries available. 440-636-5747.

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 1pm and 5pm. Best Offer.

Recliner, brown leather, new, bun feet, nail head trim. 440-285-8278.

Farm implements 3-point cultivators and dumpster, motorcycle 1983 Yamaha Midnight Maxim, two 16-ft. kayaks.

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FOR SALE: Vintage wooden highchair, Graybar sewing machine in cabinet, walker with wheels, maple side table, large graniteware coffee pot. 440-7291082.

“Browns Capture Crown, 27-4” Plain Dealer beer mug - 1963. Pictures Jim Brown and Frank Ryan. Call 440-4659101 between 1pm and 5pm. Best offer.

Home furnishings, Medical equipment, physical medical equipment, large number of old phonograph records, some sterling, Lionel trains and houses, and more.

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CHESTERLAND: 7409 Warwick Ln. May 20,21,22, 9 am-5 pm. Costume jewelry, many collectables, household items, kitchen appliances, framed artwork, lamps, baby items, pack n plays, cat & dog crates, bird cage-something for everyone! Too much to list! You will not want to miss this sale!

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Hospital bed, antique scythe and plow, two 12’ extension ladders, exercise equipment: bike, stepper, weights, weight chair. 440-773-4407.

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PETS & ANIMALS Rosie: 6 month dilute calico cat, spayed, playful. Not shy but never held/loved before her foster home. Needs good indoor home. 440-321-2485

Harmony Kingdom collectibles: unique little animal boxes of marble/resin, many to choose from. Email for list and prices. k8e912@gmail.com.

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Displayed at 15140 Woodsong Middlefield only during Woodsong Garage Sale Days May 20-22, 9a-4p daily.

building lot, side street lots of privacy. $12,900. 440-289-0708.

SERVICES Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses, we do most anything. Call between 8am and 4pm, 440813-4272. No answer, leave message Mobile Notary Loan Signing Agent. I come to you! Certified, insured, background screened. Contact Andrea Scheid at 440-343-257, andrea44062@gmail.com, www.scheidsent.com.

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

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

Geauga Family Dental Care. We love making dentures. We do a lot of them and our patients are very pleased. We offer a basic denture for $600 or a premium denture for $1400. Please call for a no cost consultation. 440-338-8084. Jonathan F Rosenthal, DDS.

VACATION RENTALS Cozy cabin walking distance to Pymatuning Lake State Park Ohio side. Free Amish transportation w/1-week rental.

Great fishing, family, or romantic getaway. 2 bedroom linens provided, full kitchen and bath. Grill, fire ring and corn hole. $650/week. Still have some summer weeks available. Call SOON! 330-980-8829.

WANTED Wanted: 1989-1991 Dodge Cummins, stick-shift 2wd Truck. Wanted Muscle cars, any condition. Cash Paid. Call 440832-1465.

WANTED TO BUY Chesterland senior looking for small tractor with front bucket, running or not. 440-729-4571 leave message.

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

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

Motorcycles wanted to buy. Call Steve 440-488-7924.

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Help Wanted Help Wanted: Mason Laborer. Call Tim Pilarczyk at Forever Built Masonry, 440319-0350 cell.

Yard worker wanted for Spring and Summer. Starting @$14/hr cash more with experience. Drivers license preferred.

440-338-3563.

Seeking office administrator for dental office in South Russell. Must be friendly and proficient with technologies. Inquire with Sadie. geaugafamily@yahoo. com.

Nature’s Way Landscaping. Hiring landscape, construction, lawn maintenance foreman, laborers, and crew leaders. Chesterland area. 440-729-3779. kokomo7070@ gmail.com.

Middlefield Post 440-729-7667

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karlovecmediagroup NOW HIRING!

Outside Sales

Karlovec Media Group is hiring account representatives to sell print and online advertising in and around Geauga County, specifically in the Chesterland and Kirtland areas. We are seeking self-motivated and aggressive salespeople who aren’t afraid of a challenge. Karlovec Media Group publishes the Geauga County Maple Leaf, Chesterland News, Middlefield Post, Kirtland Chronicle and Geauga Now. Sales areas will include both print and online media. Candidates must be able to manage time wisely, meet deadlines and have reliable transportation. All of our staff must be willing to work in a team environment to help grow our newspapers. The ability to understand and live with a deadline-driven business is a must. The ideal candidate would have at least two years of sales experience.

Required skills: • Professional appearance and strong interpersonal skills.

• Maintain established clients and generate new ad accounts.

• Attain new business accounts and sponsorships.

• Generate revenue and meet sales targets.

• Establish, maintain and grow relationships with client base and agencies.

• Familiarity with online advertising and social media platforms a plus.

This is an independent contractor (1099) position. There is an established client list included.

Newspaper Delivery Driver needed to drop off newspapers at retail locations throughout Geauga County. Delivery must be done on Wednesdays and Thursdays during regular business hours – completed by Thursday at noon. This is not delivery of individual subscriptions.

Must have own vehicle and valid drivers’ license. Based out of Geauga Maple Leaf’s Chardon office.

Freelance Writer Must have print writing experience. Areas in need of coverage include, but are not limited to, Chester Township, West Geauga Schools, Geauga County Commissioners, Chardon City Council and Planning Commission, Montville Township and Thompson Township government meetings, features and local events.

Submit resumes to editor@geaugamapleleaf.com

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