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When Julia Rozsnyai accepted the position of Cardinal Schools Treasurer in December, her eyes were wide open. She knew about the district’s fiscal challenges and she accepted the responsibility of meeting them. But Rozsnyai loves a challenge and five months into her new job, she is determined to use her deep wells of experience, contacts and energy to get the district back on a firm financial footing. When she and husband, Frank, came to the U.S. from Hungary in 1997, she knew it would be a permanent move. Frank had won the green card lottery and so they and their family had permanent residency, Rozsnyai said. “I did not speak any English at the time,” she said, adding, however, she was not concerned because she had already learned Romanian See Rozsnyai • Page 6
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Julia Rozsnyai started as treasurer for Cardinal Schools in January and is aiming to improve the district’s financial future. The painting on the wall reminds her of her native Hungary.
District Faces Fiscal Issues by 2023 If Levy Fails By Ann Wishart ann@geaugamapleleaf.com Cardinal Schools’ five-year financial forecast looks a little better than it did in November, but Treasurer Julia Rozsnyai said the general fund will be in serious trouble by 2023 unless a 9.7-mill operating levy passes in 2022. Rozsnyai, who became district treasurer in January upon the retirement of Merry Lou Knuckles, presented the forecast to the board of education at its virtual meeting May 12. When creating a five-year forecast, a school district is not allowed to assume a levy will pass, so the revenue from levies due for renewal cannot be included in the revenues section. Cardinal receives less and less money from the state, leaving it up to residents to support the district’s budget of nearly $14 million, Rozsnyai said. “The state is helping us with less than 30% of our total revenue,” she said, adding it is part of a trend
that includes phasing out tangible personal property taxes. The website tax.ohio.gov describes TPP as taxes that are based on the value of the tangible assets used to generate income in a business or rental property, such as furnishings, fixtures, signs, supplies, tools and equipment used in the operation of business. That revenue began to decrease under Ohio H.B. 66, which started to phase out the TPP in 2005, according to the site. In 2011, Cardinal Schools received $2.3 million in TPP funds, Rozsnyai said. Since the phase out began, the district has not received a total of about $10 million it would have received if TPP was in place, she said, adding it is the reason why the district has been facing financial hardship. Rozsnyai estimated the district has lost nearly $400,000 in state revenues over the last two years because of H.B. 66. Overall, the district taxpayers
“We need to reduce costs and increase revenue, long-term, if we are to sustain our current operating level. We must pass the 9.7-mill levy.” – Julia Rozsnyai cover 71% of the district’s budget from property taxes, she said. The district has been assured it will receive the same amount of funds it did in 2019 after taking a revenue decrease in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Rozsnyai said, adding Cardinal will receive about $464,000 specifically for student wellness and that will be used to supplement the general fund. Under expenditures, she said she could not include employee raises until there are negotiations, so those remain stable for four years in the forecast, which does not include those teachers and aides who are paid through title
programs and through Student Wellness Funds. Outside services such as those rendered by the Geauga County Educational Services Center account for 26.2% of the budget, Rozsnyai said. Health insurance is expected to go up 3.9% in July and estimated to go up 4% and 5% in the next two years, according to the consortium, she said. Local revenue is not growing as fast as the district’s expenditures even though the district received more from real estate taxes than anticipated. The district was warned to expect See Cardinal • Page 4
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Town Crier FGP Explorers Series
June 5, 10:30 a.m. Join The Foundation for Geauga Parks to explore the southern portion of the Maple Highlands Trail by bike or hike to visit two authentic registered covered bridges constructed by Geauga Park District staff. The program starts at the Headwaters Park trailhead, 13365 Old State Road, Huntsburg Township. Preregistration is required. Visit www. foundationforgeaugaparks.org for information.
Geauga Skywatchers Club
June 7, 6:30 p.m. Learn all about “Geocentrism – Springboard to Copernicus, Part 2,” during a Geauga County Library virtual event. Dr. George Trimble will lead participants as they continue their exploration of the ancient roots of astronomical understanding. To register, visit www.GeaugaLibrary.libcal.com.
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.
Middlefield Chamber Hosts Job Fair
June 12, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Middlefield Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a job fair at Cardinal Middle School, 16175 Almeda Drive. More than 30 local employers will be onsite to discuss employment opportunities. Bring resumes. For information, call 440-632-5705.
Geauga GOP Event
June 14, 6-8 p.m. The Geauga County Republican Party is hosting an event catered by Blazin’ Bills at The Rookery’s Great Blue Heron Lodge,
10110 Cedar Road in Chester Township to celebrate Flag Day, former President Trump’s 75th birthday and the 246th birthday of the U.S. Army. Local and state Republican elected officials and candidates will be in attendance. Collections for non-perishable food donations for the Geauga County Veterans Food Pantry are also welcome. In conjunction with the event, the Geauga GOP is holding its 2021 annual membership drive. For more information, call 440-253-9677, email info@geaugagop.com or visit www. GeaugaGOP.com.
Parkman Senior Trash Pickup
June 17 and 18 Parkman 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 10.
Outdoor Rummage Sale
June 17-19 Huntsburg Congregational Church will hold an outdoor rummage sale at the church located at 12435 Madison Road. The sale takes place June 17, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; June 18, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and June 19, 9 a.m. to noon. Call 440-636-6262 for more information.
Grange Rummage Sale
June 19, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Huntsburg Grange is holding a rummage sale at Huntsburg Town Hall, 16534 Mayfield Road. Call 440-226-9048 for more information.
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Faith Matters Downfall of a Weak Muscleman The life of Samson is a fascinating, yet Samson, the champion, was now reduced tragic story of both strength and weakness, to humiliating shackles and servitude in prisnot to mention the lure of temptation and re- on. His eyes were gouged out by his enemies sulting consequences of bad decision-making. and all seemed hopeless. Like a circus act, he Samson was given superhuman strength was now forced to provide entertainment for by God related to his special calling. The an- 3,000 men and women gathered in the temgel of the Lord announced before his birth ple of their god Dagon. that he would bring deliverance to Israel At that point, Samson finally prayed and from the 40-year domination by sought the help of God. Bracing the Philistines. Associated with himself against the two central his Nazarite vow, Samson had a pillars of the temple, the Lord emprescribed diet and was not perpowered Samson to gain a great mitted to cut his hair. As he mavictory by bringing the edifice tured, the Spirit of God began to down upon himself and all those stir in his life, but so did his hupresent. Samson killed more of man passions. When he insisted his enemies in his death than on marrying a Philistine woman, while he lived. she became a stumbling stone to By Roger Kruse There was nothing magical Samson as her loyalties belonged to her own about Samson’s long locks. His demise was people. wrapped up in his failure to honor and obey Samson did great exploits by God’s pow- God. The secret to Samson’s strength was er which came upon him. He killed a lion actually connected to his special relationthat charged him, tearing it apart with his ship to God. His hair was merely a symbol bare hands. He also wrecked havoc on 30 of that. His weakness for Philistine women, Philistines and later caught 300 foxes that sabotaged his mission in life. When he dishe used to ignite and burn the fields of Phi- regarded his vow, he broke the vital link of listine standing grain. Later on, he struck his faith. down a thousand men with the jawbone of Ironically, you and I are at our strongest a donkey. when we acknowledge our weakness and When Samson decided to spend the night dependence upon God. Many people try to with a prostitute in Gaza, the Philistine men avoid any display of weakness. However, it is plotted to kill him. Nevertheless, Samson sin- precisely when we seek God’s help and ask glehandedly tore loose the doors and posts for his strength that we experience the suof the city gate and carried them to the top pernatural evidence of what God can do in of a hill. our lives. After that episode, Samson took notice In her song, “Just a Prayer Away,” Jaci of yet another Philistine woman, named Del- Velasquez affirms that, “My strength is in ilah. He fell head over heels in love with her, my faith.” When we consciously acknowledge which proved to be his undoing. The Philis- our trust in the Lord and rely on His power, tines were desperate to discover the reason God’s Spirit anoints us with His power and for Samson’s great strength and used Delilah competency. Will you insist on trying to move to pry the secret out of him. She nagged Sam- forward in your own strength or will you son incessantly, until finally he revealed the learn the lesson of Samson, finding strength connection of his power to his vow not to cut in your faith? “Not by might nor by power, but his hair. Lured to sleep and betrayed by Del- by my Spirit, says the Lord Almighty!” ilah, the Philistine men were then summoned to shave off the seven braids of Samson’s Roger Kruse is daily reminded where his hair. As a result, Samson’s strength left him, strength lies. To be filled with the Holy Spirit is as did the Lord. God’s provision for our best life.
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only 95% collection of property taxes, but 98% came in, providing about $214,000 more than predicted, Rozsnyai said. “Every school district has a story. I think our story is, unfortunately, the state had promised us TTP reimbursement funds, then decided to take it away. This is mainly the school district story now,” she said. Going forward, she recommended using the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds strategically. The superintendent is in the process of applying for Cardinal’s share of them, but they won’t be coming in until next school year, she said. “We need to reduce costs and increase revenue, long-term, if we are to sustain our current operating level,” Rozsnyai said. “We must pass the 9.7-mill levy.” The board approved her recommendation to spend $7,000 for an analysis of the district’s food service program and to have the free staffing analysis done.
Board member Wendy Anderson said the analyses will provide useful data and show the Ohio Department of Education the district is doing everything possible to use funds wisely. In other business, the treasurer said the finance committee met recently and noted only 54 students were interested in participating in the summer lunch program based on the results of a recent survey. The committee recommended not having the program via the district since there are other programs in the community providing free food to families in need. The board approved that recommendation. Interim Superintendent Michael Chaffee presented a document commending the entire Cardinal staff for their superior work during the last year’s COVID-19 crisis that allowed the schools to remain open when many were closed for much of the school year. He presented a resolution by the board of education and administrative team naming all employees Leaders of the Year for the 2020-2021 school year. It passed unanimously.
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Jeep Night Draws Crowd to Support Veterans Food Pantry By Ann Wishart ann@geaugamapleleaf.com Jeeps filled the parking lot at Teague Brothers Shopping Center in Newbury Township May 21 as Jeep owners and others gathered to support the Geauga County Veteran Food Pantry. The first Jeep Night in Geauga County saw about 140 Jeeps driven in from far and wide, answering an invitation from the Burton Middlefield Rotary Club, said club member and Jeep event organizer Jim Dvorak. “It was a great family atmosphere,” he said, adding people were more than ready to put the pandemic challenges behind them, support local veterans and visit with friends. “We are all Americans,” he said. “We are proud to be Americans.” Rotary President Larry Fox gave Dvorak credit for organizing the event which, by 7 p.m., had started to make a significant collection for the food pantry, including $1,000 each from three donors — Madrick’s Tavern, Junction Auto and Ohio Stream Preservation Inc. When the raffle reached $1,000, disc jockey Justin Adkins said, “No veteran in Geauga County will go hungry.” Soon it was a time for everyone to get outside, have a meal or a beverage from Madrick’s, admire each others’ Jeeps and listen to music played by Adkins, who contributed his time for the cause. Jamie Chittle, of Jefferson, made the trip after seeing an ad for Jeep Night. As a member of the Ashtabula County Off-Road Club, he said it would be a nice drive on a nice weekend.
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Jim Dvorak, left, is a member the Burton Middlefield Rotary Club that sponsored the club’s first Jeep Night May 21 at Teague Brothers Shopping Center in Newbury Township. Also picture is club president Bob Fox. ANN WISHART/KMG
Sharon Kovats, of Chardon, and her husband, Clayton, brought their bright red Jeep, their children and new golden retriever, Maeby, to the first Jeep Night May 21 in Newbury Township. The event raised about $11,000 for the Geauga County Veteran Food Pantry.
In addition, both his grandfathers and his father were veterans, he said. “We came on down for the day. It’s a great chance to support our veterans,” Chittle said. Sharon Kovats, of Chardon, and her husband, Clayton, brought their bright red Jeep, their children and new golden retriever, Maeby, down to enjoy the proceedings. Most evenings, Madrick’s draws a fair number of area residents, but on Friday night, the huge parking lot was almost overflowing with Jeep camaraderie and a concern for service men and women in Geauga County who might need a helping hand. Dvorak estimated 300 Jeep devotees
showed up and hung out until about 9 p.m. He also organized the first Jeep Invasion in October after buying his first Jeep during the early weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic. “People decided to do fun things they’d put off for a while. We got to know a lot of Jeep people,” Dvorak said Saturday. It led to the Invasion, then to Jeep Night. “We wanted to keep the Jeep family together,” he said. Now a Burton Township resident, Dvorak used to live in Newbury Township and knew the shopping center on Kinsman Road had plenty of space. “I thought, why can’t I fill that up with
Jeeps?” Dvorak said. When he was organizing the Jeep Invasion, he visited Madrick’s owners, Blake and Leah Frederick, and they immediately offered a door prize for the event. The Rotary and the bar owners formed a close relationship that led to Madrick’s providing food and beverages Friday. By the next morning, Dvorak estimated the event had raised about $11,000. Lake, Trumbull and Ashtabula counties have Jeep clubs and some Jeepsters from Geauga County are talking about forming one, but the retiree said he’s got his plate full between Burton Middlefield Rotary Club activities and his responsibilities as a Geauga County commissioner. “Someone else can take that over,” he said.
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and French besides her native Hungarian. She registered for English as a Second Language classes at Cuyahoga Community College. That was just a beginning. She moved on to accounting classes at Cleveland State University in 1999, earning two associate’s degrees while raising their young daughter and son. “I’m a very hard worker,” Rozsnyai said. Armed with her degrees, she hired on with the Ohio Savings Bank in 2004 and, when it was taken over, she went to work as an administrative assistant at Kenston Schools in 2011. Rozsnyai took the opportunity to work with the district treasurer. “I realized I prefer numbers and I missed them,” she recalled. Back to school she went, taking courses
at Ashland University to earn her treasurer’s license. In 2013, she started with Chagrin Falls Schools as assistant treasurer and in 2017, she was recruited by the Northeastern Ohio Educational Services Center as fiscal lead. The information technology center in Valley View supports about 60 school districts in Cuyahoga and Lorraine counties and Rozsnyai made many connections in the region. “I came to learn a lot by working with the treasurers and their staffs,” she said. She was also involved in helping districts migrate from antiquated software to the current system. While she enjoyed working from home, visiting many districts and training their personnel on the new software, Rozsnyai yearned for her figures. “I was away from a school district and did not have my hands on numbers. I’m an
accountant. I really missed being an accountant,” she said. West Branch Schools in Mahoning County hired her as treasurer in April 2020 for what she expected to be a lengthy employment — until she saw Cardinal’s advertisement. “To tell the truth, it was too soon to make a move again, but I could not pass up the opportunity to interview and let the board know I was interested in being here,” she said, adding she provided remote support for her replacement when she started at Cardinal. “I couldn’t just leave them in the hole,” she said. Her other reasons for taking the job were more personal. “I love it out here,” she said. Rozsnyai and her family have lived in Geauga County for 18 years and travel to Middlefield often for the atmosphere. “I just enjoy the peace in the country side,” she said. “It’s just so beautiful to come
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to work. I love Middlefield and I really want to help our school district. I think we can help ourselves to get to a safer path. We need financial stability. (Cardinal) has been struggling for a long time.” Specifically, she said the district’s credit rating is at a non-investment grade, which means Cardinal is unable to refinance its loans. “That is costing us more money on interest rates,” Rozsnyai said. The administration has been in discussions and received notice April 13 the district’s rating had gone up one level, but there is still work to do before refinancing would be possible. Cardinal would save significant money if the district could refinance its debts, some of which are costing more than 5% in interest, to around 2%, she said. The Ohio Department of Education recommends a district have 30-60 days of operating cash available to cover payroll. That means the district needs a minimum of $1.3 to $1.4 million in cash reserves. “We are not close to that. It is our goal to work on that,” Rozsnyai said. “We need to find some solutions.” The board of education agreed at its May 12 meeting to ask the ODE to carry out a staffing study this summer to see if there may be economies in that area. They also voted in favor of a food service analysis that will cost about $7,000, which the treasurer said is a justified expense since the food service for the district is in the red $150,000 to $200,000 a year. Rather than being discouraged, Rozsnyai is looking forward to solving the Cardinal puzzle and getting the district set for the future. “I do need a challenge. I’m never bored,” she said, adding she is ready to put her time and energy into achieving the plan. “Every single step I took in my career was to get here,” she said.
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. To find out whether a government or school board meeting is in person or virtual contact the appropriate township, village or district office. Huntsburg Township: June 15, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings held at the Town Hall, 16534 Mayfield Road. Middlefield Township: June 14, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All trustees meetings are held at Township Office, 15228 Madison Road, unless otherwise noted. Middlefield Village: June 11, 5:30 p.m. – Streets, Sidewalks & Utilities, 6 p.m. – Economic Development Committee, 7 p.m. – Planning Commission; June 13, 5 p.m. – Parks & Recreation, 5:30 p.m. – Finance & Ordinance, 6:30 p.m. – Public Safety, 7 p.m. – Village Council. All meetings currently are virtual. Parkman Township: June 15, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, unless otherwise noted. (Trustees will hold the second meeting of the month via Microsoft Teams. Those interested in joining the meeting should contact the fiscal officer for the link.) Cardinal BOE: June 9, 6 p.m., regular meeting. All meetings held at BOE Office, 15982 E. High St., Middlefield, unless otherwise indicated.
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Liberty Camp Geauga is Now Liberty Camp USA Submitted The dream for Liberty Camp was to have it spread across the land. 2021 welcomes Lake County, resulting in the name change from Liberty Camp Geauga to Liberty Camp USA. We hope and pray that Liberty Camp USA will continue to expand across our great nation creating the next great generation of patriots one time traveler at a time. This year Liberty Camp USA will take place July 12-16 in Lake County at Lake Metroparks Hidden Lake Shelter located at 7024 Kniffen Road, Leroy Township. And, in Geauga County will take place July 26-30 at Chickagami Park, 17957 Tavern Road (State Route 168), Parkman Township. Camp is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The camp follows a strict timeline of America’s founding years and brings to life the names, dates and events of the fight for freedom. Time Travelers are entering firstgrade through seventh-grade students, and Young Patriots contribute as reenactor assistants and are eighth grade through college age.
As Time Travelers campers go back to the 1700s and experience the struggles and sacrifices of the Colonists as they fight to gain liberty from the British, they meet the known and unknown heroes. They learn that America is a Republic not a democracy and that the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution are critical pillars that must be protected for America to remain free. The importance of personal virtue, including perseverance, courage, honesty and vigilance, are learned as they stand with America’s founding citizens. Campers experience the work, play and food of the 18th Century. They even learn the manners of the time. Thanks to generous donors and committed volunteers, the cost of Liberty Camp USA remains at only $50 for the week. Liberty Camp USA is a nonprofit, 501(c) (3) corporation with the goal of re-igniting the flame of patriotism in today’s youth by teaching true American history in a fun and memorable way. Register today at www.LibertyCampUSA. com.
East Geauga Kiwanis Honors Students East Geauga Kiwanis Club recently recognized outstanding third-graders from Jordak Elementary School for their performance in class during the third and fourth grading periods. Each student received a certificate and four literature books from the club. Third-graders recognized are Liam C., Tim L. and Gracyn K. for the third grading period and R.J. P., Tripp W. and Hailey B. for the fourth grading period.
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Fourth-grader Liliana N. uses a lever and wedge to find the mechanical advantage of the weight.
Students Use Simple Machines
Fourth-grade students are learning about simple machines in science class and recently put some of their knowledge to use in an experiment with the help of district science consultant Claire Zurbuch. Using a lever, wedge and weight, students were able to find an object’s mechanical advantage. To do so, they had to first divide the effort distance by the load distance. The effort distance is how far the load, or weight, is from the pivot point, which was where the wooden lever was bolted to the PVC pipe. There were five points on the wooden lever, all 10 centimeters apart. The load distance was how far the weight was from the pivot point. Once students got the necessary information, Mr. Z had them move pivot points, holding points and weight to determine the mechanical advantage of the various spots. Students found that the higher the mechanical advantage number is, the easier it is to do the work, which in essence meant that the
closer the weight was to the pivot, the easier it was to lift. The students did great work; it was a complex lab. Thanks, as always, to Mr. Z for providing great information and hands on experience for the students to better understand a complicated subject.
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 delivery. 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.
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Fourth-graders Mia M. and Elizabeth M. work together to find the mechanical advantage of a weight. Students found the higher the mechanical advantage, the easier it was to lift the weight.
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E. Geauga Kiwanis Gives the Gift of Reading
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East Geauga Kiwanis recently gave a book to every Jordak Elementary School third- and fourth-grader to emphasize the importance of reading.
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Spring Cleanup & Tire Recycling Day
For Huntsburg residents only, spring cleanup and tire recycling is scheduled for June 5. Passenger car tire drop-off is from 8:3011 a.m. at the Huntsburg Recreational Park, 17085 Mayfield Road. Tires with dirt or mud will not be accepted. Grant funding is provided
by Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste District. Spring cleanup will be held from 8:30-11 am or when full. Bring items to the township recreational park. No items are to be left before or after that time. Appliances, computers and televisions will be accepted and recycled thanks to a Go Green Grant awarded to the township by Geauga Trumbull Solid Waste District. Lawn waste and household garbage will not be accepted. There are no exceptions.
Campus Chatter Local students graduating from Kent State University Geauga and Twinsburg Academic Center on May 14 include: Noel Springer, of Middlefield, associate of arts; Maxwell Warner, of Middlefield, associate of arts; Samantha Kaser, of Middlefield, bachelor of science in nursing; and James Oneil, of Middlefield, bachelor of science in nursing.
Laura Lasich and Callie Schaden, both of Huntsburg Township, were named to the dean’s list at Cedarville University for the spring semester. Nathan McNany, of Middlefield, graduated from Grove City College in May. He was also named to the dean’s list for the spring semester.
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Geauga Public Library All events are virtual unless otherwise noted. For virtual programs, include an email when registering; instructions for picking up craft materials and joining the Zoom meeting will be provided upon registration. To register, visit www. GeaugaLibrary.net and click on “Programs.”
Storytimes
Join for stories via Zoom. All ages are welcome. Visit the website for dates and times.
Stuffed Adopt-A-Pet Reading
June 3, 10, 17 and 24, 2 p.m. Youth in grades K-3 will adopt-a-pet and join for stories and crafts.
Film Discussion Club
June 3, 2 p.m. Discuss the classic film “How to Marry a Millionaire.”
Mobile Memory Lab Orientation
June 5, 2 p.m. Use the Mobile Memory Lab to preserve memories. Attendance at an hour-long orientation is mandatory before booking appointments.
Leap into Science
June 7, 1 p.m. Elementary students in grades 1-5 will explore the science of light and shadow.
Hunger Games Escape Room
June 8, 4 - 4:45 p.m. Teens wiil enjoy a virtual escape journey through the world of the Hunger Games.
Dehydrating Summer’s Bounty
June 8, 6 p.m. Learn the basics of dehydrating summer’s garden bounty.
Yoga for Beginners
June 9, 10 a.m. Join local yoga instructor Christy Rosneck.
Explorers: Giselle the Guitar
June 9, 2 p.m. Youth in grades K-2 will enjoy an afternoon of songs with Giselle the Guitar and use what they have at home to play along.
Cooking by the Book
June 9, 7 p.m. Join food historian Sarah Wassberg Johnson for a journey through America’s cuisine as told by cookbooks in “Celebrity Chefs, Cookbookery and the Changing Landscape of American Cuisine.”
Chair Yoga
June 10, 2-3:15 p.m. Join yoga instructor Ann Vickers for adaptations of traditional yoga poses.
Book Discussion
June 10, 7 p.m. Join for a discussion of “A Good Neighborhood” by Therese Ann Fowler.
Tales and Experiments
June 11, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Youth in grades 3-5 will hear tales from other countries and do experiments that relate.
Tales with a Tail Storytime
June 11, 10 a.m. Youth ages 2-7 will enjoy folk tales with a craft focused on different world cultures use of animals in their stories.
Victorian Weddings
June 12, 2:30 p.m. Learn about the customs and fashions of weddings during America’s Victorian period.
Take and Make: STEM Challenge
June 14, all day pickup Youth in grades K-5 will try a fun activity using recyclables and other materials in a STEM mystery bag challenge.
Book Discussion
June 14, 10 a.m. Join for a discussion of “LaRose” by Louise Erdrich.
SymFUNNY Workshop
June 14, 10:30–11 a.m. Youth ages 3-5 will learn about the symphony and explore concepts related to music. Program is led by Jeannie Fleming-Gifford, co-author of “SymFUNNY.”
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Geauga Park District For more information and registration, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Float A Boat
Geauga Park District resumes boat borrowing at Headwaters Park for the season beginning June 6. Kayaks and canoes can be borrowed from the boathouse first-come, first-served – and free of charge to county residents 18 and older with an ID – Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, 12-7 p.m. There is a fee for out of county residents. Each loan can last up to two hours, with the last boats going out one hour before closing time. Provided life vests must be worn at all times in the water. Before heading out for a boat, read the information posted on the park district website.
Climb, Ride, Glide and Play
The ropes course season opens May 29. Days open will be Saturdays and Sundays at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 12:30, 2, 3 and 4
p.m.; and Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, 4, 5 and 6 p.m. One-hour sessions will be free to Geauga County residents (ID required), but cost $20 for out-of-county residents. To learn age requirements, weight restrictions and much more, visit the park district website to be required reading before heading out to Claridon Woodlands. Reservations are highly recommended. Also at Claridon Woodlands, already open all times of day is the 12-foot-high, 900-squarefoot freeform boulder wall, complete with new routes and special new hand/foot holds.
Free Outdoor Movies
Outdoor movie nights return to Observatory Park in Montville Township. Mark calendars now for “Jumanji: The Next Level” on June 19; “Apollo 13” on July 24; and the original “Mary Poppins” on Aug. 7. Because of changes to COVID-19 restrictions, registration is no longer required for the showings, all beginning at dusk, with guest arrival beginning as early at 8:30 p.m. Bring blankets, chairs, water and bug spray. Free ice cream treats will be provided.
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 focuses on improving walking and reducing pain themselves such as a independent physical Cramer 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
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Hershey Montessori School Food Systems Project
Hershey’s food systems project collaborated in an integrated project through humanities, integrated science and business classes. Hershey 10th- and 11th-year students chose a food item to research, design/ produce and sell at local markets. To support quality production, students have learned foundational food chemistry and applied the scientific method to improve their products. They have also investigated historical, cultural and social justice aspects of their product to strengthen their branding and storytelling. Students needed to calculate the price of production and break even points to be approved for a microloan from Hershey’s Microeconomy; the information was presented to expert guest judges in a “Shark Tank” style event. As they near the end of the project, their focus is now on website creation, production and packaging of their products. Students will soon attend a local farmer’s market event
and set up a stand at the Huntsburg Campus to sell their products and earn funds to repay their initial loans.
Gender Identity Panel Held
A panel presentation on the formation of gender identity and ways to support our children and adolescents’ well-being was held on May 25. The presentation was a continuation of the morning coffee that took place April 15. Panel presenters included Dr. Vanessa Jensen, clinical/pediatric psychologist, board certified clinical child and adolescent psychologist at Cleveland Clinic Children’s and treasurer of the Geauga County SOGI Support Network; Gulnar Feerasta, director of programs at The Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Community Center of Greater Cleveland and board member of the LGBTQ+ Allies Lake County; and Lucy McNees, Hershey Montessori School senior and co-conspirator of the Huntsburg Student Organization Antiracist Initiative.
PUBLIC NOTICE Village of Middlefield
Notice is hereby given that during the Council Meeting held May 13, 2021, the Village of Middlefield passed the following legislation: • Resolution 21-07 authorizing the purchase of specified insurance from Love Insurance Agency, and declaring an emergency. • Ordinance 21-117 authorizing various activities related to Mary’s Market, waiving the prohibition of the codified ordinances regarding same, and declaring an emergency. • Ordinance 21-118 authorizing various activities related to the Middlefield Chamber of Commerce Village Wide Garage Sale and Business Sidewalk Sale, waiving the prohibition of the codified ordinances regarding same, and declaring an emergency. • Ordinance 21-119 employing Luke F. McConville as assistant village solicitor for the Village of Middlefield commencing May 1, 2021, and declaring an emergency. The complete text of these resolutions and ordinances may be viewed or obtained at the office of the fiscal officer at 14860 N. State Ave., Middlefield, during regular business hours. Village of Middlefield Carrie Ehrhart, Administrative Asst./Billing Clerk
PUBLIC HEARING & SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING Village of Middlefield Middlefield Village Council has scheduled a public hearing and special council meeting via teleconference at 12 noon on June 18. To participate, dial in to 312-626-6799. The meeting ID is 299 304 2394 and the passcode is 44062. At the hearing, council will hear public comment on: ORDINANCE 21-122 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTERS 1135 AND 1153 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES TO UPDATE THE VILLAGE’S ZONING REGULATIONS AS THEY APPLY TO VARIOUS TYPES OF COMMUNITY BASED SOCIAL SERVICE FACILITIES IN VARIOUS ZONING DISTRICTS, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. All interested parties are invited to attend and be heard. Editor’s Note: The public notices published in the Middlefield Post are not legal notices and do not meet the requirements as legal notices under the Ohio Revised Code. They are published here for information purposes only.
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May 22 1:01 p.m., West High Street. In a Kia and I’m stuck in the automatic car wash. Vehicle out before arrival. JUVENILE PROBLEM May 22 7:32 p.m., Springdale Avenue. Male juvenile took down the American flag. White male, slender, curly hair, old style Nazi hat. Blue jeans, gray shirt and black facemask. Male tried to put up an Italian flag. Checked area. UTL/GOA. Spoke to several parties outside who stated the male went in different directions. Extra patrol will be conducted. LITTERING May 13 7:29 p.m., South Springdale Avenue. Silver vehicle throwing trash out in the parking lot. Vehicle is now at the Circle K. Officer
SUSPICIOUS May 18 8:57 a.m., North State Avenue. Male in lobby to speak to officer about someone else other than him picking up his package at the Middlefield Post Office. 11:43 a.m., Sperry Lane. By the baseball fields, male with dog and a young female. Caller did not think it looked right. Female may be in distress. GOA/UTL. May 21 10:21 p.m., Northview Drive. Five juveniles found on Northview playing ding-dongditch on multiple homes in area. Kids were verbally counseled and parents were contacted. May 25 10:07 p.m., Sperry Lane. Out with six or seven people. Advised Mineral Lake Park is closed. Individuals were all hanging out. Due to multiple people being juveniles the parents were contacted and notified. Clear. Nothing further. TRAFFIC CRASH May 22 11:34 a.m., North State Avenue. Car hit buggy at the intersection of North State Avenue and West High Street. All parties in buggy seem to be OK. Vehicle driver seems to be shaken. Cited for right-of-way when turning left.
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MIDDLEFIELD TOWNSHIP David M. and Rosanne Miller, 13798 Old State Road, to Lonnie R. and Ellen J. Coblentz, $250,000. (6.00 acres) Nathaniel W., Kathryn B., Larry W. and Viola C. Miller, Shedd Rioad, to Melvin R. and Linda L. Slabaugh, $3,500. (0.78 acres) Daniel B. and Joyce E. Kephart, 16881 Peters Road, to Joshua E. and Karrie R. Miller, $389,000. (33.71 acres)
E. Skinner, $160,000. (0.23 acres) Middlefield Parkway, Knox Circle (s/l 24), to James B. Jr. and Kathleen R. Vernon, $46,900. (0.13 acres)
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CITIZEN ASSIST May 15 12:32 p.m., West High Street. Caller stated she purchased a dishwasher from Sears for $501 that she paid cash for on May 13. She never received the dishwasher and went into the store today. Store is claiming she did not pay cash and opened a store credit card for $669.30. Caller was advised it was a civil issue and to contact Sears corporate offices.
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Classifieds FOR RENT 1 BDRM apartment in Chesterland, non-smoking, one adult. $800 plus security deposit, all utilities, internet, washer/ dryer included. Call or text Michelle 440286-4848.
FOR SALE FOR SALE: Vintage wooden highchair, Graybar sewing machine in cabinet, walker with wheels, maple side table, large graniteware coffee pot. 440-7291082. For Sale: Seven new aluminum screens, almond color, 49”x81” and two white aluminum screens, 45”x83.75”, $60 each. Gazelle exerciser $55. 440-548-2657. 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. Brown eggs from free range hens, no antibiotics, no hormones, $3/doz. Local beef. 13137 StRt 608 Claridon. 440-6365747. 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. Farm implements 3-point cultivators and dumpster, motorcycle 1983 Yamaha Midnight Maxim, two 16-ft. kayaks. Make offer. 440-901-4029. “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. Boys BMX style Huffy Bicycle. Like new, barely used. Fully assembled. 20inch wheels. Delivery may be available. Photos available. $50. 440-812-3712. Scheid’s steel carports are the ultimate cost effective option to shield your vehicle against the natural elements. Call 440-632-6321, www.scheidsent.com.
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Hospital bed, antique scythe and plow, two 12’ extension ladders, exercise equipment: bike, stepper, weights, weight chair. 440-773-4407. CHARDON: 10983 Olmar Dr., June 5 & 6, 10am-5pm. Downsizing. TOOLS GALORE! Kitchen items, crafts, lawn/garden equipment, patio furniture, household items/holiday decor, flooring, bed, dresser, recliner, exercise equipment & more!
PETS & ANIMALS Dog Lovers. Looking for someone to clean and care for dogs on weekends. Text/Call 216-390-6773.
REAL ESTATE Thompson Twp - 1 acre scenic rolling building lot, side street lots of privacy. $12,900. 440-289-0708.
SERVICES 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. 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 8am and 4pm, 440813-4272. No answer, leave message Ben’s Decks: Call today for all your Spring Deck Projects. Free Estimates. (330) 977-3020
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CLASSIFIED DEADLINE: FRIDAY AT NOON PRIOR TO PUBLICATION DATE All classified line ads run in The Geauga County Maple Leaf on Thursdays, and in the Chesterland News and Middlefield Post on the weeks each newspaper is published. The Chesterland News and Middlefield Post are published every other week on opposing weeks.
☐ Here is my ad. The per week cost is $10 for the first 20 words, plus 25¢ for each additional word. ☐ I am a PAID MAPLE LEAF SUBSCRIBER entitled to 20 WORDS or less FREE each week. (Words over 20 will be billed at 25¢ per word.) NO BUSINESS ADS. Please include subscriber number ___________ (found on mailing label)
☐ I would like to be a MAPLE LEAF SUBSCRIBER and advertise for FREE. Enclosed is $45 for an in-county 12-month subscription (subscription rate valid through 12/31/21). Write Your Classified Line Ad 1
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Number of weeks to run ad: Free Subscriber Ads can run a maximum of four weeks, then MUST be renewed.
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INcluDes: • classified line ad - up to 30 words • Appear in both Papers / Websites • 3 signs, Marker, Price stickers
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