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In a rarity for springtime sports, Saturday, April 30, provided sunny skies, low wind velocities and dry conditions that had most everybody smiling. The Cardinal Huskies were not in the most demonstrative mode for hitting the baseball in their game against the Columbiana Clippers. But by its end, they had received a lesson in patience. Using supreme patience at the plate, they overcame an early deficit to claim a 6-4 victory. The starting pitchers for both teams were dealing. Huskies starter Jake Bean fanned eight of the first nine hitters he faced. The only hitter he didn’t fan, with a sharp assortment of fast balls and breaking pitches of various speeds, was the cleanup hitter for the Clippers who led off the second inning. That player lined a 2-2 pitch between second and third base for a clean single. Columbiana’s starter was sharper, allowing only a base on balls in the third inning, to Jackson Puruczky. But falling behind hitters began
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Troy Domen tags out this stealing runner in the Huskies’ 6-4 win over Columbiana.
working in the favor of the Huskies (8-4) as they worked counts deeper in their favor. After Puruczky replaced Bean on the hill for Cardinal in the fourth in-
ning, a hit-batsman stolen base, base hit and sacrifice fly plated the first run of the game, and another line drive single to right center made it a 2-0 ballgame for the Clippers.
The bottom of the fifth inning was the turning point. After a leadoff strikeout, five straight walks, as the Huskies showed remarkable paSee Baseball • Page 6
Troyer Planting New Business at West High and Lake By Ann Wishart ann@karlovecmedia.com
A local businessman’s plan to turn the corner of West High and Lake streets in Middlefield Village into a retail outlet for plants and produce received tentative approval by village planning commission April 12. James Troyer applied to the commission for permission to erect two temporary tents so he could begin retail sales within the week, said village Zoning Inspector John Boksansky. The corner, formerly the Hauter’s Lawn and Sports Center at 15711 West High Street, consists of three parcels and a showroom-warehouse with driveways on both streets. It is owned by Yoder Furniture LLC and the existing building is being used for storage and a showroom for that business, he said. See Troyer • Page 7
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The former Hauter’s Lawn and Sports Center at West High and Lake streets in Middlefield Village may be transformed into a plant and produce outlet. Village planning commission approved a temporary permit April 14 for the erection of two tents for plant sales.
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Refunds Not Expected to Affect 2021 Revenues
By Ann Wishart ann@karlovecmedia.com
Ohio’s 2021 income tax filing deadline of April 18 has come and gone, but municipalities in Geauga County are waiting to see if their local income tax revenue is negatively affected by a law passed in 2019. Middlefield Village Treasurer Nick Giardina has been reporting a significant bump in village income tax since the increase of 0.25% went into effect in 2019. The income tax funds have made a number of infrastructure projects possible and positively affected the village’s budget. During a special village council meeting April 27, Giardina said he understands only a handful of people who work within the village have applied to the Ohio Regional Income Tax Agency to have the local income tax they paid the village in 2021 refunded. The COVID-19 pandemic caused many people to work from home instead of at their company locations. If the company was in a municipality that charges a local income tax and the employee was absent from the workplace and was working in a non-RITA location, such as a township, he or she could apply to RITA to get the income tax money back. If that employee lives in a different
municipality that takes the local income tax out of the employee’s pay check, some or all of the tax money would go to the municipality where he or she physically worked in 2021. “Fewer than 10 people (who work in the village) have applied for RITA. I have one employee who has not set foot in Middlefield Village since 2020,” said Giardina, who owns an accounting firm in the village. However, because the village is a manufacturing hub for the county, most employees in production jobs came back to work in 2021. “Our people have to physically be here,” Giardina said. In order to apply for a refund from RITA, a worker must document those days he or she worked from home and the company has to verify it. “Most people can’t substantiate (the dates they worked from home),” he said. “I just don’t think we’ll see many major refunds.” During the business portion of the meeting, council voted to authorize Giardina to spend the second payment of the American Rescue Plan Act to buy radios, pave village parking lots and support the business improvement fund. The village is due to receive about $242,000 in ARPA funds this year, said village Administrator Leslie McCoy.
Geauga Park District For more information, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org. Registration is required unless otherwise indicated.
Kayak Float
May 7, 9-11 a.m. Enjoy a beautiful paddle around East Branch Reservoir in search of wildlife at Headwaters Park. Previous kayaking experience required. Dress for the weather. Can-
celled the day prior if the forecast predicts inclement weather.
Neotropical Bird Walk
May 21, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Hike the Walnut and Razorback trails in Swine Creek Valley in search of beautiful, neotropical songbirds. Includes a stream crossing with water up to two feet deep, so wear waterproof footgear. Bring binoculars.
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A Glimpse of Yesteryear
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By Rick Seyer In the early part of the 1900s, when downtown Middlefield still hard dirt streets, everyone in town looked forward to DICKER DAYS. The town fathers would build livestock pens right in the street and farmers would bring their animals to town to sell, along with anything else they might want to get rid of. I’m sure it must have been a forerunner to the Monday sale still going on today on Nauvoo Road. As you can see how the people are dressed, it was a great social event, too. The above photo was taken on the south side
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Town Crier GEL Breakfast
May 6, 7:30-9:30 a.m. Geauga Growth Partnership, Kent State University at Geauga and Leadership Geauga will present “Remembering May 4” at the next Geauga Economic Leadership (G.E.L.) breakfast taking place at Kent State University – Geauga, 14111 Claridon Troy Road, Burton. Join for unique, personal accounts of the events from April 30 to May 4, 1970, that give fresh perspectives to the tragic shootings at Kent. Breakfast and networking begin at 7:30 a.m. Free and open to the public. For information or to register, call 440564-1060 or email info@geaugagrowth.com.
East Kiwanis Fish Fry
May 6, 4:30-7 p.m. East Geauga Kiwanis is hosting a fish fry at Cardinal Middle School, 16175 Almeda Drive in Middlefield. Dine in or carry out.
FGP Explorers Series
May 7, 10:30 a.m. Join naturalist and Foundation for Geauga Parks Trustee Dan Best to explore the birds of Burton Wetlands Nature Preserve in Burton Township. Bring binoculars. Call 440-564-1048 for information.
Genealogical Society Meets
May 10, 7-8:30 p.m. Cheryl McClellan will present “Read All About It. Discovering Your Family in Newspapers” at the next meeting of the Geauga County Genealogical Society being held at the Chardon Library, 110 E. Park St., Chardon. The free program begins after the short business meeting. Registration is requested by visiting www.geaugalib.net.
Middlefield Chamber Meeting
May 10, noon Middlefield Chamber of Commerce will meet at Dutch Country Restaurant, 15015 Kinsman Road in Middlefield. Guest speaker is Laura Bartchak, cofounder and director of the Harriet Tubman Movement, a Geauga County based nonprofit that works directly with human trafficking victims in northeast Ohio. Meeting topics include the Middlefield Community Garage Sale in July and the annual golf outing in August. Cost is $15 due at the door. There will be a raffle to win a half gallon of maple syrup. RSVP by calling 440-636-5705. One does not need to be a Chamber member to attend.
Master Gardeners Offer Free Class
May 14, 9-10:30 a.m. Geauga County Master Gardener volunteers Ann Rodewig and Dick Coin will lead a free Garden Tools Selection and Maintenance class at the Geauga County OSU Extension Office, Patterson Center, 14269 Claridon-Troy Road in Burton. There will be a demonstration of traditional tools as well as a presentation on the latest technology. There will be door prizes and refreshments. Walk-ins are welcome, but registration is requested by calling 440-834-4656.
Spring Drive-it-Yourself Tour
May 14, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join Destination Geauga’s 18th annual self-guided tour of Geauga County businesses. Each stop offers a discount, giveaway or sample to enjoy. Pick up a map of participating businesses and collect a stamp at each stop. At the end of the tour, head to the Geauga County Fairgrounds in Burton for the finale with music, food, children’s activities and a chance to win prizes from local businesses. Those who have visited 10 or more participating businesses will be entered to win the grand prize. Drawings begin at 4 p.m. For more information and the list of participating businesses, visit www.destinationgeauga.com.
Woodland Wednesdays Workshop
May 14, 10 a.m. Join for a special interactive field day at Working Woods at The Holden Arboretum, 9805 Sperry Road, Kirtland. Attendees will have the opportunity to walk through the woods and learn about woodland management demonstrations firsthand at Working Woods. Multiple agencies and professionals will also be in attendance with materials and information. For more information or to register, call 440-946-4400 ext.117 or visit geaugaswcd.com.
Master Gardeners Helpline
The Ohio State University Extension has trained volunteers empowered to educate others with timely research-based gardening information. They work to solve problems by providing helpful tips, fact sheets and other resources. Geauga County Master Gardener volunteers are available Monday, Wednesday and Friday, May 1 through Sept. 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or by email at mggeauga@yahoo. com anytime. They can be found at the OSU Extension, 14269 Claridon Troy Road in Burton, 440-834-4656.
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Faith Matters A Season for Growth So far this spring, I have planted four He is relentless in His efforts to draw trees with more likely to follow. Sugar snap you to Himself. So great is the love of God in peas, lettuce, zukes, cukes and spinach are Jesus that He is always working through the growing in seed trays ready to transplant, circumstances of life to show you how much when my garden dries out. Potatoes are He loves you and how much you need Him. planted in two halves of a 55-gallon plastic Apart from cultivating a growing faith drum I cut and filled with soil. Fruit trees, in the Lord, you will always struggle to find blueberry and raspberry bushes along with peace in your soul and hope in your heart. rhubarb hold promise for a fruitSo what are the necessary ful summer with their annual ingredients to help us grow spirharvest. Daffodils and tulips have itually? been blooming around the propThe Word of God – The Bible erty with many potted flowers yet is the revelation of God’s truth. It to come. Growing things brings is the roadmap for your journey me joy! and the playbook for discovering My Dad grew up on a farm in a successful life. Go ahead and Western Ohio. As a boy, it was albegin reading a portion of the BiBy Roger Kruse ways my favorite place to visit. At ble each day. Start with Luke or our family home in Solon, my brothers and John. Your faith will grow and your wisdom I helped my Mom spade the garden, plant increase. seeds, pull weeds, as well as pick and proJesus said that no one lives on bread cess the harvest. No wonder I feel so much alone, but by every Word that God has given. at home living here in Amish country! Many Feed your faith daily and be prepared to grow of us recognize that the good earth in Geauga spiritually. County is a God-given resource to help proPrayer – To know someone, you need vide us with food. to dialogue with them. Prayer is conversing However, tending vegetables, flowers and with God. As you share your heart transpartrees are just one way that we pay attention ently with the Lord, He meets you and touchto growth. We send our children to school so es you. When you are quiet and listen to what that their minds will grow and enlarge the po- the Holy Spirit is communicating, He guides tential of using the gifts the Lord has given you and helps you in ways you could never do them. on your own. Parents also encourage their kids to be I encourage you to talk to God throughactive and exercise. Healthy physical growth out the course of the day. He knows you comis connected to using our bodies. Along with pletely and loves you like no other. that, we focus on having an intake of wholeFellowship – We all need connection some food and balanced nutrition. with other Christ-followers to encourage and However, there is still another area of strengthen us in our journey of faith. No man growth that we dare not neglect. God desires is an island. We need one another. In order for you and me to grow in spirit. God is a spir- to carry each other’s burdens we have to be it and He made all of us as spiritual beings. in a transparent, supportive relationship with That is, we have within our innate make-up them. The Lord wants to use you to build up the capacity to know and relate to God. someone else. When love flows among us, When you fail to pursue spiritual growth, the Good News of Jesus shines brightly for you inevitably search for something else to others to see. fill that void. Augustine said that God has made us for Himself, and our hearts are restRoger Kruse seeks to keep growing healthy less until they find their rest in Him. Are you trees and plants. More importantly, he desires pursuing a relationship with the God who to see ordinary people, at home and around the made you and loves you? world, grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus.
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tience at the plate, led to a pair of runs to tie the game. Carter Tucker and Trent Mooney coaxed the final two walks that plated runs to tie the game. Then, with two outs, Troy Domen sent a chopper toward shortstop in a tough play for the best at the position. Domen beat the throw to first — the first hit of the game for Cardinal — and in an effort to make the play to halt the rally, the throw went wide of the first baseman’s glove for an error that allowed a fourth run to score. Back-to-back doubles in the top of the sixth got Columbiana a run closer, at 4-3, but third baseman Carter Tucker snared a sharp bouncer down the third base line with runners on first and second, stepped on third for one out, and fired a seed to first base to complete an inning-ending double play. Two more walks that led off the bottom of the sixth, to Logan Shrever and Ty Ziegler, set the stage for a line drive to center field by Puruczky that plated the eventual game-winning runs, and Ziegler came out of the bullpen — although allowing a run in the seventh — to complete the 6-4 win. Removing a pitcher as sharp as Bean might confuse some, but the reasoning was clear. “We have a huge CVC game on Monday with Berkshire,” Huskies Coach Greg Bean said. “I wanted to keep Jake under 50 pitches so he can pitch in that game for us. I’m really blessed to have a trio of pitchers like him, Jackson and Ty, that I can put out there and know they will throw strikes for a majority of the time. They also have different skill sets that make it tough on hitters. I just thought
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Huskies starter Jake Bean fanned eight of the first nine hitters he faced in an April 30 game against the Columbiana Clippers, a game Cardinal (8-4) went on to win 6-4.
taking Jake out was the thing to do today, and the other kids really came through.” Good defense, as well as patience at the plate late in the day, were key, and the pitchers threw strikes. They did not walk even one hitter, and while the offense accumulated only two hits, they did draw eight walks that set things up for the big innings later. Puruczky appreciated everything his teammates did. Beside providing what proved
to be the game-winner, and being the winning pitcher, he also donated some blood to the cause. After his single in the sixth inning, as the throw from the outfield was wide to home plate, he rounded second base and was picked off going back to the bag on a very rough tag play. Coming off the field for a brief break to try to stop the bleeding, successfully, he was happy with the outcome. “We’ve been fielding the ball really well
all season,” he said. “It took a while to get the bats going today, but we did a good job of taking whatever they gave us to win the game.” Other teams might panic a bit when the opposition pitchers are mowing down hitters. The Huskies did not. As the weather hopefully improves so teams can play games, minimizing mistakes like walks and errors should help keep the wins coming.
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Academic Challenge
Cardinal High School will be competing against Mogadore and Chippewa on May 7 at WEWS Channel 5’s Academic Challenge television show. Representing Cardinal High School will be Matthew Miller, Chloe Dubasik and Anthony Ludlow. The show will air at 11:30 a.m. on WEWS Channel 5. The show will also be viewable on Roku, Amazon Fire and other streaming devices. Afterwards, the show will be posted on the WEWS Channel 5 website.
Troyer
from page 1 Boksansky said the lawn center was a victim of the pandemic and has been empty for at least a year. Mayor Ben Garlich was enthusiastic. “That building has been an eyesore. We’ve got a guy who wants to make something of it. We’ve gotta help him,” he said, adding he is excited about buying organic produce within walking distance of his home. “I like the concept,” said commission member Scott Klein. Troyer plans to build a log cabin for sale of unique nursery and gardening items, as well as two greenhouses, Boksansky said, adding the three parcels, adding up to 1.3 acres, will have to be consolidated before permanent construction can be permitted. The parcels are zoned for commercial business, but the plan needs variances for a nonconforming building and setbacks,
he said. Economic Development Director Leslie McCoy recommended the commission review Troyer’s site and business plans at the May commission meeting. The commission voted unanimously to permit the two tents for 45 days. Boksansky said zoning for solar panels is in the works. After some discussion, Klein said the zoning inspector should consult with someone who installs solar panels and with the fire department to make sure panels on roofs would not impede firefighters in case of a fire. Despite the increasing popularity of food trucks in the village, the commission agreed separate regulation may not be necessary. Food vendors have to abide by state and county regulations, said commission member Jim Linberg. Garlich suggested Boksansky see if issues such as parking and time limits can be added to the current peddler permit the village issues for a fee.
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Participants in last summer’s Millennium Youth Conservationists (MYC) team use kick seines and test kits to monitor the quality of a local stream.
Geauga SWCD Offers Summer Stream Quality Monitoring 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 Scenic Rivers Program, participants use kick seines, sediment sticks, water chemistry test kits and more to analyze the health of area streams and rivers while
collecting official stream data. All ages are welcome. Join for one outing or for all. MYC is free and runs twice a month. For more information, contact Colleen Sharp with the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District at 440-834-1122 ext. 6 or csharp@geaugaswcd.com for more information.
Geauga Public Library Middlefield Branch 16167 East High St., Middlefield, 440-6321961. Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net.
Library Lock-In
May 7, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Spend time at the library working on scrapbooking, needlework, genealogy or just reading a book.
Geauga Good Deeds
May 10, 6-8 p.m. Founded in 2012 by Geauga County Probate/Juvenile Court Judge Tim Grendell and the county recorder, the Good Deeds Program is a free informational program designed to inform individuals about how to hold their assets while living to avoid the cost and time associated with the probate court process later.
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Empower Sports Takes Aim at Disability Stigmas By Grace Hare sports@karlovecmedia.com Empower Sports in Geauga County aims to break down stigmas about disabilities and empower participants through physical activity. The nonprofit organization, led by Executive Director Tom Heines, focuses on building meaningful relationships through sports. “Empower Sports has helped foster greater empathy and inclusion in our communities,” Heines during a recent interview. He created the organization after the success he saw with a basketball program he and Empower Sports Board of Directors member Steve Thompson developed for youth with special needs. The success of their first basketball game back in 2012 blossomed into the organization incorporating several other sports and physical activities into their programs. Empower Sports has grown to include year-round activities that serve over 300 families in the Northeast Ohio area. These include fitness classes, softball, soccer and more for those with various physical and cognitive disabilities, and for typically-developing kids, as explained on their website. Kim Rataiczak, development assistant for Empower Sports, explains how her involvement started nine years ago when she signed up her son, Joe, who is on the autism spectrum, for their basketball team. “Empower Sports has provided a great outlet for my son and many other individuals to make new friends and have a lot of fun,”
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Empower Sports, a nonprofit organization, aims to empower those with disabilities by pairing socialization with athletic activities and focusing on peer integration within the Geauga County community.
said Rataiczak. The organization is committed to providing programs that help people with disabilities develop their social, emotional and physical wellbeing through participation in sports, said Heines. Program Director Clayton Maynard explained how his role is centered around bringing new programs and integrating them into the Geauga area.
Maynard’s first involvement in Empower Sports was during his junior year in high school, which led him to continue to come back to the nonprofit and become a program director. Maynard said his focus is on peer integration for the Geauga area and creating activities and sports events for local high school sports teams to get involved with the organization’s athletes.
“Socializing is a major part of what we do. Paired with fitness, we challenge our athletes out of their comfort zones to further show them what they’re capable of,” said Maynard. “Our mission is to promote that our athletes are people first that have disabilities, not disabled people.” For more information on Empower Sports, visit online atwww.empowersports. org or call 216-400-8598.
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From left back row: Mayor Ben Garlich and Middlefield Village Council members Carl Hornung, Sam Morrow and Rick Seyer recently visited Ferroni’s Allegro Cafe & Bistro to recognize (l to r) front row: Jennifer Ferroni, Jessica Ferroni, Leah Ferroni, Annelise Holbert and Stephen Ferroni for their commitment to the community.
Middlefield Village Residents and Businesses Celebrate Middlefield As an ongoing effort to raise awareness to the strength and health of the business and residential community in Middlefield Village, village council voted several months ago to purchase T-shirts for residents and businesses to proudly wear and show off. After picking up their T-shirts, the owners and staff at Ferroni’s Allegro Cafe & Bistro posted to the Village Facebook a photo displaying the shirts and their pride in the community. The caption to their photo said, “Our family moved to the area in 1989. The older Ferroni kids remember getting ice cream at Conley’s and shopping at Ames and Sparkle Market, and we’ve watched this Village grow so much! Along the way, our family opened our coffee shop cafe, Ferroni’s Allegro, and thanks to the support of our community, we’ve grown too! Every year this community shows us so much love and support and we’re
so grateful. Our family and our family business has grown strong in Middlefield!” On April 16, Mayor Ben Garlich and several village council members met at the café to thank the Ferroni team for their support in the effort. “This is a shining example of a family that ‘grew strong.’ It is a local business that is definitely a product of a strong family pulling together to create a successful business, and a family that in addition to running their business are ardent supporters of their community,” said Mayor Garlich. “We could all learn from their example of supporting family and community.” Since 2012, Middlefield Village Council adopted the mottos “Middlefield Means Business” and “Where Families Grow Strong.” Businesses like Ferroni’s prove these mantras true.
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Flag Retirement Ceremony At DeJohn Funeral Home Staff Report DeJohn Funeral Homes & Crematory is hosting its annual Flag Retirement & Remembrance Ceremony on Saturday, June 25 at 2 p.m. at the DeJohn Funeral Homes & Celebrations Center, 12811 Chillicothe Road in Chester Township. DeJohn Funeral Homes plans to honor a military veteran or service man/woman from every military conflict and war since World War II during the ceremony. Flags are being collected at each DeJohn Funeral Homes location in Willoughby Hills, Chesterland, Chardon and South Euclid. “Every year, we consider it necessary to host a flag retirement ceremony because it’s one of the few opportunities that we, together as a nation, can acknowledge our past and current servicemen and women,” said Ross DeJohn Jr., CEO and a U.S. Army veteran. “What many don’t know is that retiring a flag is a way for families and friends to get closure after losing a veteran, and we are honored to assist them in that healing.”
The ceremony also will include the color guard, as presented by Chardon VFW Post 6519, a gun salute, as presented by Willoughby Hills VFW Post 4358 and a live Taps performance. In addition, there be special participation from Munson Boy Scout Troop 91 and local Girl Scout troops. DeJohn Funeral Homes will once again have helpful resources and tools for veterans available at the ceremony. Guests are welcome to stay after the Retirement & Remembrance Ceremony for a hotdog picnic, sponsored by Chester Township fire and police departments, with local VFW veterans and the Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops. Collected flags will be cremated at the onsite crematory of the DeJohn-Flynn-Mylott Funeral Home in Willoughby Hills. This ceremony is free for all to attend. Registration is required online at www.dejohnfuneral.com or call 440-516-5555. Those who do not have a flag to retire, but want to attend the ceremony, are asked to complete the form at the link.
Arts & Entertainment Fairmount Music and Dance Recitals
Fairmount Center for the Arts will highlight the talents of its students and faculty in two upcoming performances in May. Music recitals will be held at 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. May 7 at Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. Students from the winter/spring semester and Fairmount music faculty will perform a mix of classical and contemporary pieces. Each concert will highlight different performers, representing a range of instruments and styles. Admission is free to the public. Then, on May 14, the center presents “Anything Goes!” dance performances at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the Family Life Center, 16349 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge
Health & Wellness Bloodmobile
The American Red Cross is in critical need of blood and platelet donations to help prevent further delays in vital medical treatments. Power Reds are available. Donation appointments may be made by downloading the free Blood Donor app, visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800-7332767. May 12, Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road, Bainbridge Township, 1-7 p.m. May 16, Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township, 1-7 p.m. May 19, Munson Town Hall, 12210 Auburn Road, Munson Township, 12-6 p.m.
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Township. Students from the winter/spring semester will perform alongside Fairmount performing groups, including the Fairmount Dance Company, Fairmount Dance Company Jr. and Fairmount Hip Hop Crew. Each performance will feature a different mix of ballet, tap, hip hop, jazz and contemporary works. Fairmount Spanish Dance Company and two graduating seniors, Meghan Bhanoo and Elisabeth McHugh, will perform at the 2 p.m. show. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors and free for children 3 and under. To purchase tickets, call 440-338-3171 or visit fairmountcenter.org.
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Community Meetings Listed are public meetings and executive sessions in Huntsburg, Middlefield and Parkman townships, the Village of Middlefield and Cardinal Schools for the coming weeks. (Please note: These meeting notices are NOT legal notices.) Geauga County: May 3, 9:30 a.m., Geauga County Commissioners; May 10, 7:30 a.m. – Geauga SWCD, Patterson Center, Burton Fairgrounds, 7:30 a.m. – Planning Commission, 470 Center St., Bldg. 8, Chardon, 9:30 a.m. – Geauga County Commissioners; May 16, 1:30 p.m., Family First Council, 13244 Ravenna Road, Munson; May 17, 9:30 a.m. – Geauga County Commissioners, 4 p.m. – Department of Emergency Services, at 12518 Merritt Road, Munson; May 18, 6 p.m., Board of DD, at 8200 Cedar Road, Chester. All county commissioners meetings are held at 470 Center St., Bldg. 4, Chardon, unless otherwise noted.
Huntsburg Township: May 17, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings held at the Town Hall, 16534 Mayfield Road. Middlefield Township: May 9, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All trustees meetings are held at Township Office, 15228 Madison Road, unless otherwise noted. Middlefield Village: May 10, 5:30 p.m. – Streets, Sidewalks & Utilities Committee, 6 p.m. – Planning Commission; May 12, 5:30 p.m. – Parks & Recreation, 6 p.m. – Finance & Ordinance, 6:30 p.m. – Safety Committee, 7 p.m. – Village Council. All meetings are at the Municipal Center, 14860 N. State Ave. Parkman Township: May 17, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, unless otherwise noted. Cardinal BOE: May 11, 6:30 p.m., regular meeting. All meetings held at BOE Office, 15982 E. High St., Middlefield, unless otherwise indicated.
Real Estate Transfers
HUNTSBURG TOWNSHIP Lester J. and Barbara K. Shrock, Madison Road, to Raymond J. and Mary A. Slabaugh, Martin W. and Martha Byler, $450,000. (46.72 acres)
Road, to A. Miller S. Rentals LLC, $14,000. (1.14 acres) Robert L. Toth, 13531 Madison Road, to Tyler L. and Rebecca L. Hostetler, $20,000. (2.64 acres) Centerra Co-Op, 16003 E. High St., to Sherpa Development Company LLC, $306,700. (5.11 acres) Brightwood Lakes Development Company, 14712 Steeplechase Drive, to Michele and Gregg Guarniere, $72,000. (0.52 acres)
MIDDLEFIELD TOWNSHIP John (TOD) and Barbara S. Kuhns (TOD), 16411 Nauvoo Road, to Andrew R. and Ruth M. Miller, $213,000. (2.32 acres) Brian Carrabine, 17058 Bridge Road, to Eli H. Mullet and Emma J. Miller, $120,000 (7.50 acres) Marvin W. and Aaron M. Byler, 17114 Kinsman Road, to Danny Ray Erb and Erma N. Hershberger, $140,000. (2.06 acres) Amos E. and Martha E. Miller, Kinsman
PARKMAN TOWNSHIP Timothy Shawn Shanower, 17510 Hosmer Road, to Wayne K. Wagamon (trustee), $130,000. (0.88 acres) Miriam and William W. Detweiler Jr., 19185 Rutland Road, to Aaron M. and Maryellen Byler, $225,000. (2.36 acres) John J. and Fannie S. Gingerich, 16599 Madison Road, to Mark D. and Miriam K. Schmucker, $120,000. (4.00 acres)
Following is a list of area real estate transfers for the weeks ending April 15 and April 22, 2022, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only.
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Jordak Elementary School first-graders Chris and Xylan conduct an experiment with a swinging pendulum to study the science of motion.
One School, One Book
Administrators at Cardinal Elementary School have unveiled the selection for the One School, One Book reading event taking place in the spring. The school will be reading “The World According to Humphrey” by Betty G. Birney.
One School, One Book is a program designed to create a shared reading experience within a single school community. A chapter book is chosen, every student receives a copy, and every family reads that book at home for the duration of the program. Activities at school enrich the shared reading experience.
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Humphrey the hamster visits Cardinal Elementary School to unveil the school’s One School, One Book selection, “The World According to Humphrey.”
Science With Mr. Z
Claire Zurbuch (Mr. Z ) recently conducted a science lesson with first-graders at Jordak Elementary School showing the science behind a swinging pendulum. Each group of students had a small swinging string with a small plastic toy on the end of the string.
They counted how many swings were done in one minute with the one toy. They then made changes to the pendulum by adding one more toy and later made the pendulum longer. The number of swings in one minute was mainly due to the length of the pendulum.
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Classifieds AUTOS & PARTS
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$30. New 8-track $50. 440-655-9999, leave message.
$Wanted Junk Vehicles$ Muscle Cars, Dump Trucks, Construction Equipment, Running Vehicles, etc. Scrap Metal. Free Removal. Call 440-679-7293.
Did you know that Maple Leaf subscribers are entitled to one free classified line ad for each week of their subscription? Up to 20 words - perfect for selling personal items, vehicles or anything else you might have! An in-county one-year subscription is only $50 ($45 for seniors). Only $65 for those who live outside Geauga County or snowbirds. Call 440-7297667, email ads@karlovecmedia.com or write to Geauga County Maple Leaf, 8389 Mayfield Road, Ste. B5, Chesterland, OH 44026.
For Sale: 1939 Farmall A Tractor. $1,850. Call 216-316-1526. Running condition.
1976 Honda 750F Super Sport. Good Runner. Many new parts. Very good condition. 11,205 miles. Make offer. 440-2863295. 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. 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.
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Antique clocks, antique crank wall phone $369, humpback chest $79, large wooden rocking horse $79, antique sewing cabinet $89. 440-338-3563. His and hers golf clubs, pull carts and travel bags, $50 each or best offer. Leave message: 440-313-8686 Ken. R/H For Sale. Player Piano Rolls. $3.00 each or buy all $2.00 each. 440-655-9999. Have about 20 rolls. Polaroid camera 380 $500. Brownie Hawkeye camera $65. Billy Jacks Hat
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Vintage 1920’s Remington portable typewriter $400. Philco cathedral radio $100. Old oak kitchen chairs, make offer. 440564-1172. 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
GARAGE/ESTATE SALES SALE! Tools, Glassware, Baskets, Tons of stuff! May 27, 28, 29, 30. 9a-6p. 18071 Tilden Road., Troy Township. Something for Everyone! Marketplace Mall in Middlefield is looking for vendors, retailers, artisans and crafters with unique and quality merchandise. Call 440-313-8147 for more information. Multi-family Garage Sale May 17-18. Lots of misc. 16622 Tavern Rd., Burton (between Patch and Shedd Rd.). Early birds welcome. Accumulated over 50 years! Huge Estate Sale. Too many items to last. Antique, Vintage, MCM. Cash only. 11783 Clay Street, Huntsburg. 9a-5p. 5/6-5/8. May 6-7: Fri. 9-5, Sat. 8-5. Boys clothes & toys, collectible Barbies, grill, Stampin cards & stamps, misc. items. 8597 Brakeman, Hambden.
MISCELLANEOUS FREE fact: it is ILLEGAL to give or sell vapes to anyone under 21-years-old. Vaping may damage their lungs and brains!
REAL ESTATE Lots for sale. Thompson Township. 1 acre. Wooded, scenic, quiet side street $12,900. 440-289-0708
SERVICES John’s Plumbing: Affordable and reliable. Water heaters, toilets, faucets, drain cleaning, gas lines, sump pumps, well tanks. 440-285-0800. Amish Taxi Service. 8 passenger van. Available Monday-Friday. Some Saturdays. Call AJ at 330-307-7003.
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Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses, we do most anything. Call between 8a-4p, 440-813-4272. No answer, leave message. Taking down dead and unwanted trees, and doing small tree trimming. Clean-up is optional. 440-323-8522. Offering special discounts for interior and exterior painting and staining this season. 20+ years experience. Professional and insured. Call Dan 440-342-4552.
WANTED Wanted: would like a couple used replacement windows to make garden cold frame. Don’t throw away, call 440-3526953, ranger8718@icloud.com
WANTED TO BUY Old fishing tackle wanted: fishing lures (wood or plastic), mouse to bear traps, wooden duck decoys. Call Lee 440-3138331. Buying old beer cans. Call Steve 440-8348776. Steel cans only. Buying all Stanley Bailey planes and machinist tools. Call Karl at 440-812-3392.
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Help Wanted Looking for part-time help with stocking inventory and eBay assistance. Great pay. Flexible hours. Call 440-729-5000.
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