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Income Tax Revenue Likely To Take a Hit Village Hires New Police Officer By Ann Wishart ann@karlovecmedia.com
Middlefield Village, a powerhouse of production and income tax revenues for the last two years, is likely to see the local economy contract in the next year. In 2018, earned income tax for those working in the village was increased from 1% to 1.25% in the November election, resulting in significant financial benefits for the village beginning in 2019 and numerous infrastructure projects being undertaken. But at the July 14 council meeting, village Fiscal Officer Nick Giardina warned council the party may not be over, but it is losing steam. “We had a really good first quarter,” he said, adding income tax revenue started to slide in the second quarter compared to a year ago. “Inflation is taking a toll,” he said, adding other factors have caused the decrease in revenue. When companies can’t find workers, they can’t produce and
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Pictured are new Middlefield Village full-time police officer Jacob McIntee, center, Mayor Ben Garlich, left, and Police Chief Joe Tucholsky. McIntee was sworn in July 14 at the Middlefield Village Council meeting.
if there are fewer workers, village income tax revenue goes down, he said. When companies can’t produce as much as they have been doing, bonuses are down and that affects income tax, as well, Giardina said. And he doesn’t see much improvement throughout 2022. “I don’t want anyone to be too
surprised in December. We’re going to have difficulties we haven’t worried about the last few years,” he said. “Interest rates are going up and there’s going to be a reaction in the local economy. Some things are out of our control.” Village department heads are being warned against extra spending for the rest of the year.
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Cardinal Schools Facilities Manager Dave Krebs recommended the board of education change the location of the proposed bus garage to beside the maintenance building next to the Cardinal High School parking lot.
Parking Lot Plan Modified Cardinal Schools Board of Education changed plans for the proposed bus parking lot and bus garage during a special meeting July 20. On the advice of incoming Superintendent Jack Cunningham and district Director of Operations Dave Krebs, the board rejected the
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But the positive news is the village built up funds for a rainy day and has about $8.5 million earning investment income. “We are in a very strong position. It’s a very positive place to be if things start to deteriorate quickly,” Giardina said. “We will continue to watch the budget and talk every month. I’ll keep council in the loop.” Mayor Ben Garlich urged council to be creative. “We got to this point because things have gone so well. We need to be thinking about continuing to generate (income). You have to do something different or you don’t grow,” he said. In regular business, council passed ordinances hiring Jacob McIntee as a full-time police officer, approving the Timber Ridge extension development plan for 36 new housing sites in the Woodsong development, providing dental and vision health care for village employees, and coordinating with the Geauga County Commissioners and the Geauga County Department on Aging for use of the Middlefield Community Center for senior services.
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plan for an $800,000 parking lot addition south of the high school and considered repositioning the proposed bus garage. Cunningham admitted he doesn’t have any background in construction, but he said he thinks the plan to create an expensive parking lot next to the high school lot needed to be reconsidered. The estimate on the parking See Cardinal • Page 6
Middlefield Village Planning and Zoning Commission recommended July 12 Ravenwood Health return with a more detailed plan for expansion of a facility’s capacity in the village. Ravenwood Health President and CEO Vicki Clark applied for a conditional use permit to add two bedrooms to a building housing individuals recovering from alcohol or drug addiction. Village Zoning Inspector John Boksansky said the building at 15795 West High Street now houses two to three individuals and Ravenwood wants to create two more bedrooms there. The floor space is sufficient for the purpose, he said. However, village attorney Luke McConville said the drawings submitted were not made by an architect.
Also, the village code defines a bedroom as one with a built-in closet and one of the proposed spaces does not have a closet sketched in, he said. Additionally, the code requires “unfettered access” to restrooms on the same floor. The rough sketch of the layout of the house was not sufficient for the commission to approve the concept. “Professional drawings would be helpful,” Boksansky said. Mayor Ben Garlich said the plan includes a parking lot in the backyard for up to five cars and there is no entrance to the building from the rear. Residents would have to walk around the building to come inside, he said. “We’re pretty strict about parking in yards,” said commission Chairman Scott Klein. “This would See Ravenwood • Page 5
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Town Crier Antique Power Exhibition
July 29-31, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The 51st annual Antique Power Exhibition, sponsored by the Historical Engine Society and Lake Metroparks Farmpark, will be held at Lake Farmpark, 8800 Euclid Chardon Road in Kirtland. The event will feature Massey-Harris tractors, Speedex garden tractors and Fuller & Johnson gas engines. A wide spectrum of running equipment will be shown, with continuous activities each day. The grand prize of a raffle will be 1964 Ford 2000 tractor. There will be a parade of tractors at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Admission is $8. For more information, call 440-669-2578 or 440-256-2122.
Rubber Stamp Sale
July 30, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Montville Crafters will hold their fourth annual sale of new and gently used rubber stamps and paper crafting supplies at Montville Community Center, 9755 Madison
Road, Montville. The sale features 30 tables reserved showing rubber stamps, punches, card stock, embellishments and more. For more information, call Linda at 440298-3476.
registered health screenings at the medical center located at 13207 Ravenna Road, Claridon Township. For information or to register for preregistered screenings, call 440-901-6169.
Benefit Auction
Wings And Wheels Event
Aug. 5, 4:30 p.m. The annual benefit auction for Middlefield Care Center Amish Birthing Center will be held at the Buster Miller Farm, 17719 Newcomb Road, Middlefield. Event includes food, bake sale and live and silent auctions. Quilts sell at 7 p.m. Donations are needed and appreciated.
Family Health and Safety Day
Aug. 6, 9 a.m. to 1 pm. Join University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center for a family-friendly community event to celebrate wellness with free health screenings, educational activities and demonstrations. The event includes both walk-up and pre-
Aug. 6, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Classic Jet Center and Carver Financial Services are hosting a Wings and Wheels event at Lake County Executive Airport, 1969 Lost Nation Road in Willoughby. Fly-in and drive-in; there is no registration fee for planes or cars. All planes are welcome. Registration and staging is from 9-11 a.m. Trophies for Best in Show and People’s Choice will be awarded at 2 p.m. Food will be available. Admission is free. For more information, call 440-942-7092 or 440-321-9036.
Twilight Soiree
Aug. 20, 5:30-9 p.m. Tickets are on sale for The Foundation for Geauga Parks’ signature event, Twilight Soiree, at Veterans Legacy Woods in Newbury Township. The indoor/outdoor celebration of Geauga County’s parks and preserves features catered food, beverages, live music by Thorne Musica, live and silent auctions, night sky viewing and Best of Geauga raffle and more. Proceeds benefit Foundation programs. For more information, or to purchase tickets and sponsorships, call 440-564-1048 or visit www.foundationforgeaugaparks.org.
Middlefield Chamber Golf Outing
Aug. 26 Register for the annual Middlefield Chamber of Commerce golf outing at Rolling Green Golf Club in Huntsburg Township. Cost is $340 for a team or $85 per player. Registration for the four person scramble is from 8-8:45 a.m. with players teeing off at 9 a.m. Event includes lunch at the turn and dinner. Sponsors are available. Contact Lynnette at mccinfo@middlefieldcc.com or 440-632-5705.
EAA Flying Start Program
Aug. 28, 1 p.m. Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 5 is hosting a Flying Start informational program on learning to fly in Hangar 3 of the Geauga County Airport, 15421 Old State Road in Middlefield. The event will cover the steps and requirements in learning to fly, provide tips on how to make it economical and will culminate in a free introductory flight. The program is open to adults 18 and older Pre-register at www.flyingstart.org. For more information, contact Sherry Niederkorn at 440-477-1198.
Life Recovery 12 Step Meeting
Thursdays, 6:30-8 p.m. The open group for men and women meets weekly at Horizons Christian Assembly, 14920 White Road in Middlefield and welcomes anyone struggling with grief, alcoholism, addiction, depression, co-dependency or any other habit that lessens the quality of life. Learn more at www.Horizons4you.com/ LifeRecovery.
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By Rick Seyer The above photo shows one of the many different gas stations that at one time or another sat on each corner of the downtown intersection. This one was on the southeast corner where the parking lot for Middlefield Bank is now. The oil companies all competed to sell their gas and thought the best location was always at an intersection. The MOBILGAS station in this photo was owned by C. J. Ohls and Kenny Barnes. On the corner where CVS is now located was a SOHIO gas station and many years later these two oil companies swapped locations. Notice the sign advertising “Clean Rest
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Faith Matters Tracing the Hand of God Have you ever considered how certain to go to Madras, where Graham and his wife people you have met throughout the years lived. It was an overnight train trip to get have significantly affected the direction of there. During that time, I met a young lady your life? named Glenda from New Zealand who was I was a graduate student in Pasadena, also visiting. Five weeks later, I traveled 40 Calif., in the late 1970s. At that time, I met hours north by train to ask her to marry me. a man from New Zealand named Graham Meeting Graham not only took me to Inwho was working on his Ph.D. at UCLA. He dia, where I have invested many years of my shared with me the ministry he life, it also gave me an amazing was involved with in India and inwife with whom I have shared life vited me to join him. During our these past 40-plus years. conversation, God spoke to my The providence of God unfolds heart and I felt sure that I should in our lives as we interact with take steps to partner with Grapeople and discover the blessings ham. He has prepared for us. Initially, Within two years, I officially we do not know the implications was aligned with a ministry orgaof meeting people the Lord may nization, financially supported by By Roger Kruse a team of people and churches, and had a visa use to direct us. Even people we may not feel stamped in my passport. In May, 1980, I was particularly close to, could become someone very influential in our lives. on my way to India. Each day I try to maximize the opportuniThe first six months in India I lived in the city of Madurai, down south toward the tip ties God gives to be a blessing to people. Life of India. I studied the Tamil language each becomes joyful and punctuated with purpose day with a professor named Shanmugam Pil- as we allow God’s love to flow through us to lai, at his home. Each day I pedaled my bicy- others. cle back and forth, 12 miles through villages I often marvel at the life of Jesus who conon the outskirts of the city. I ate breakfast tinually sought out people rejected by the reat Shanmugam’s house, while my lunch and ligious establishment of the day. He made it dinner were consumed at hole-in-the-wall His mission in life “to seek and save the lost.” restaurants in Madurai. It was spicey food all Many who were touched by the radical, unday, every day. All meals was eaten without conditional love of Jesus, experienced transutensils, using only my right hand. formation of life. They were blessed with a Every day was an adventure, as I pracpeace and joy deep down in their souls. ticed my language skills, meeting all kinds of It is the mission of Christ’s followers topeople wherever I went. Often I encountered day to “walk as He walked.” It is our privilege destitute beggars along the roadside. It was to love all kinds of people, enabling and enmy privilege to bless them by sharing food I couraging them to discover the wonder of His brought them from the restaurant. One such homeless man was lame and love. By so doing, we can further trace the stuck in the same place for years. I arranged hand of God at work, affecting and enriching to transport him by rickshaw to the Moth- the lives of those we meet. er Theresa Missionaries of Charity Home, Roger Kruse has interacted with people in where he was lovingly cared for the rest of many places around the world. His greatest joy his earthly days. As Christmas approached, I made plans is to see a life made new by the Savior.
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almost make a residential property into a commercial property.” The building is in a residential neighborhood and allowing parking in the backyard would affect property values and appearances, Garlich said. “We’d really like the opportunity to address these issues,” Clark said, adding she will get a proper drawing and show the building is habitable for five people. While residents are permitted to have cars, many do not and parking behind the house is not a necessity, she said. Staff members stop by now and then, but do not stay overnight, she said. Neighbors at the commission hearing also asked if Ravenwood could remove the existing walkway from the facility to adjoining properties so residents don’t mistakenly wander into other yards. One woman said her family values the services Ravenwood offers the community, but would like the stone path to her home removed. Clark said that can be done.
The attorney asked for a set of drawings of the proposed construction and also a drawing of the layout of the parcel. “We really don’t have a site plan other than the aerial view,” he said. Garlich said he would rather not contaminate the area with a backyard parking lot. “People don’t need cars. Let’s not destroy the neighborhood,” he said. Clark said she will return with the requested plans. In other business, the commission approved work that will make it possible to create up to 36 home sites along Timber Ridge in the Woodsong development. A large retention pond behind one row of houses will provide the dirt to begin work on the extension of Timber Ridge homes, said owner Joe Svete. The infrastructure for the Woodsong Drive extension should go in this summer and the road will be paved in October, he said. Svete said he hopes the price of materials comes down, but he is committed to the project. “I’d rather invest in this than the stock market,” Svete said.
Back to School Help for Geauga Co. Children Registrations are now being accepted for Help Me Learn Day, a school supply distribution program for low-income families sponsored by Geauga County Job and Family services. The 16th annual Help Me Learn Day will be held Aug. 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Morning Star Friends Church, 12555 Ravenna Road in Chardon. Pre-registration is required to participate. Identification in the form of a food stamp card, Medicaid card or photo ID is required. Free clothing, student haircuts and eye exams will also be provided compliments of Morning Star Friends Church, Marci’s Hair on the Square and Chardon/Chesterland Family Eye Care. For more information or to register by July 31, call 440-285-9141, ext. 1263.
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: July 27, 5 p.m., Board of Health, Suite 334; Aug. 1, 6 p.m., Airport Authority, at Pilot’s Lounge, 15421 Old State Road, Middlefield; Aug. 2, 9:30 a.m. – Geauga County Commissioners, 5:45 p.m. – Educational Service Center of the Western Reserve, at 8221 Auburn Road, Concord; Aug. 9, 7:30 a.m. – Geauga SWCD, at Patterson Center, Burton Fairgrounds, 9:30 a.m. – Geauga County Commissioners. All county meetings are held at the Geauga County Administrative Building, 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Claridon, unless otherwise noted. Huntsburg Township: Aug. 2, 7 p.m.,
Board of Trustees. All meetings held at the Town Hall, 16534 Mayfield Road. Middlefield Township: Aug. 8, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All trustees meetings are held at Township Office, 15228 Madison Road, unless otherwise noted. Middlefield Village: Aug. 8, 5:30 p.m. – Streets, Sidewalks & Utilities, 6 p.m. – Planning Commission; Aug. 11, 5:30 p.m. – Parks & Recreation, 6 p.m. – Finance & Ordinance, 6:30 p.m. – Public Safety, 7 p.m. – Village Council. All meetings are at the Municipal Center, 14860 N. State Ave. Parkman Township: Aug. 2, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, unless otherwise noted. Cardinal BOE: July 27, 6:30 p.m., work session; Aug. 10, 6:30 p.m., regular meeting. All meetings held at BOE Office, 15982 E. High St., Middlefield, unless otherwise indicated.
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Real Estate Transfers Following is a list of area real estate transfers for the weeks ending July 8 and July 15, 2022, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only. HUNTSBURG TOWNSHIP Thomas and Lynn Clifford, Kile Road, to Dante Accettola, $51,500. (4.14 acres) MIDDLEFIELD TOWNSHIP Melinda E. Nemeth (TOD), 16690 Nauvoo Road, to Danny J. Miller, $108,000. (5.78 acres) Hatidza K. Spanjol (trustee), 16715 Nauvoo Road, to William and Dorothy Bauer, $260,000. (5.13 acres) Anthony J. Marotta, 14483 Old State Road, to Countryside Tree Service LLC, $170,000. (5.00 acres) MIDDLEFIELD VILLAGE Francine Clarice Ippolito Tweed, 14900
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lot set him back. “That was a real eye-opener for me,” he said. “We don’t maximize the parking lot we have.” He recommended using the high school parking lot with a few additions and building the new bus garage next to the maintenance building on the east side of the parking lot. About 20 feet of paved space between the two buildings will allow access for emergency vehicles and maintenance equipment, Krebs said. Buses can be parallel parked along the south side of the lot with access to electrical connections to plug into during cold weather, he said, adding there is room for the district vans, as well. Parking spaces for faculty and student cars will be increased by paving over the tennis courts and the island in the high school parking lot, he said. The pot holes will be dug out and filled and the entire lot will be repaved next year, Krebs said.
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Glen Valley Drive, to Kathleen and Mark Jacobs, $240,000. (0.96 acres) John Fisher (trustee), 16095 E. High St., to Thomas F. and Lori Galena, $130,000. (0.49 acres) Sarah J. Miller (TOD), 15064 Primrose Lane, to Duane R. and Kelly K. Bidlack, $195,000. (0.00 acres) Michael G. Mihalisin, Anita Eltzroth, and Linda Michaelson, 15865 Kenwood St., to Gregory J. Brentar, $233,800. (0.66 acres) PARKMAN TOWNSHIP Howard S. Hall, 17806 Reynolds Road, to Maryann Bushea, $55,000. (5.00 acres) Crist J. Miller and Mary Ellen Mullet, 16101 Shedd Road, to Ervin J. and Emma C. Kauffman, $350,000. (13.77 acres) Robert M. and Lovina M. Miller, 19030 Rutland Road, to Steven M. and Susie M. Byler, $106,600. (10.66 acres) The board voted to spend no more than $35,000 to have the lot seal coated this year so it will hold up until it is repaved. The new bus garage, to be built after the school year is done, can be redesigned to do double duty as a meeting room for athletic officials and bus drivers, Cunningham said. When there are events at the high school that require extra space, such as graduation, games against Berkshire, or track meets, buses can be temporarily parked at one of the other schools, he said. The cost of the bus garage has been estimated at $1.6 million, but could be less if the district can finish the inside, said board President Linda Smallwood, adding the district can use federal Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief funds for the project, “We will not have the money again. It would be wise to use it on projects,” said board member Wendy Anderson. Smallwood said the district doesn’t have to take down the old bus garage behind the intermediate building because the buyer of the building, owner of All Around Children, wants it to remain standing.
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Volunteers Needed to Deliver Meals The Geauga County Department on Aging is in need of Home Delivered Meal drivers in Huntsburg. The meal routes start at the Chardon Senior Center, 12555 Ravenwood Drive in Chardon. The Home Delivered Meal program delivers warm, nutritious lunches between the hours of 10:45 a.m. and 1 p.m., Monday through Friday, to homebound senior citizens in the community. The department on aging is looking for
area agencies, organizations, church and individuals 18 years old or older, with a valid driver’s license, who are interested in volunteering for this program. Training includes filing department on aging Home Delivered Meal volunteer paperwork and a short orientation about the program. Volunteers can deliver meals on a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or as needed/substitute basis. To sign up or for any questions, please contact Nathan Gorton at 440-279-2138 or email at NGorton@co.geauga.oh.us.
Police Blotter The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Middlefield Village Police Department, July 8-21, 2022. DISODERLY July 19 9:16 p.m., North State Avenue, Middlefield. Caller states a male known only as “Hambson” was intoxicated at the bar and followed her and her friend to her house nearby. He wanted to enter the house and use the bathroom, and they told him no. He was upset, called them racist and left. Checked area. UTL/GOA. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE July 16 10:05 p.m., Kirtland Street, Burton. Caller states her boyfriend said he’s going to kill her and come back to the house with a gun. Male left in a Kia Rio and is probably going to his mother’s in Rock Creek.
July 19 6:35 p.m., South State Avenue, Middlefield. Caller witnessed employee of Circle K taking out trash and alcohol, putting trash in dumpster and alcohol beside dumpster. Employee then left, stopping to take the alcohol with him. Store manager currently on vacation. Assistant manager contacted and stated they will handle it when the manager returns. THEFT July 9 4:37 p.m., Main Market Road, Parkman. Light blue or silver Ford Escape just took jewelry out of a showcase at Annie’s Antiques and left westbound on 422. White male, early 30s, 5’-8”, 200 pounds, wearing a black face mask. Had a towel over the plate; back window was either open or broken out. THREATENING
SUSPICIOUS July 8 2:59 p.m., Old State Road, Middlefield. Royal blue SUV pulled into caller’s driveway and hid behind the shop. Two people in the vehicle. Left south on Old State. Caller states there were officers that passed by with sirens on while this happened. While attempting a traffic stop for expired plates, vehicle pulled into location to avoid a traffic stop. Vehicle was not observed pulling into the location. July 11 5:08 p.m., Thompson Avenue, Middlefield. While walking, an older heavy set white male with red hair and glasses, and a black shirt approached females, invited them to a party and pointed to a green house. The male tried to offer her free beer and told them they had nothing to worry about. Caller does not need to speak to an officer.
July 13 11:01 p.m., Kinsman Road, Middlefield. Intoxicated male sleeps in his van on the property just pulled a gun on caller. Caller and his partner are waiting at the road; older male is back in their vehicle. Caller rents the property and doing some work, the drunk male was upset he was disturbing him and pulled a gun on the victim, who heard him cock the gun and say he was going to shoot him in the heat, “put a round through your head.” Business is called Connected Auto Sales. July 20 4:11 a.m., Standish Avenue,, Middlefield. Caller is receiving extortion threats, is in the MFPD lobby. Victim and suspect communicated via Snap Chat tonight. Suspect demanded money and threatened to disseminate compromising photos. Victim sent $500 via Venmo to suspect.
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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.
Want S’more?
Aug. 7, 1, 2 or 3 p.m. Celebrate National S’more Day at the former Boy Scout campgrounds of Chickagami Park by roasting a marshmallow and learn some s’more history and how this campfire treat became so popular. To reserve a sticky snack and join in on the celebration, visit the park district website and select a time slot.
Great Day For Arts In Geauga
Aug. 7 Geauga Park District debuts a different kind of arts festival in 2022 with a greater focus on the natural inspiration behind the art – the Na-
ture & Arts Fest, happening from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The West Woods. The festival also still runs parallel with Chardon Square Association’s 41st annual Chardon Arts Festival, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on historic Chardon Square. Both include free admission and parking. Juried artists at both festivals will represent many different genres. Guests to The West Woods will spend time outdoors discovering nature with exhibits and activities including interactive booths, hikes and live animals, while artists inside and out display and sell their exclusive nature-inspired artwork. Find a complete schedule of events and vendors list on the park district website. The Chardon Arts Festival is hosted entirely outdoors and features more than 100 professionally juried artists. Learn more about the Chardon Square festival at www. chardonsquareassociation.org.
Middlefield Library 16167 East High St., Middlefield, 440-6321961. Programs require registration unless otherwise noted. Visit www.geaugalibrary.net.
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The Lives of Domestic Servants
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July 30, 2:30 p.m. • Virtual Learn about the jobs, living conditions, wages and societal views of domestic servants during the 1800s Victorian Era. Also hear about Mary Jane Gallagher, Mrs. Lucretia Garfield’s longest-tenured housekeeper.
Aug. 4, 2-2:45 p.m. Join for a kindergarten preview.
Aug. 6, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Spend the day working on a project.
Book Discussion
Aug. 11 5:30 p.m. Discuss “We Are All Completely Beside Ourselves” by Karen Joy Fowler.
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Shoulder Pain? Physical Therapy Is Best Option to Avoid Surgery By Dr. Adam M. Cramer Of all the joints in your body, the shoulder joint has the greatest range of motion. Our shoulders sustain sprains and strains, dislocations, tendinitis, torn rotator cuffs, bursitis, frozen shoulder, fractures, arthritis and a host of other injuries and conditions. Because it is such a mobile joint, you can hurt it in falls, when you strain to try to reach something, when you lift something heavy, and even when you throw a ball or play a game. Sometimes it be-come injured and painful just from a gradual irritation or deterioration over time. If you don’t get it treated when the pain starts, it has the potential to lead to larger problems. You do not need an x-ray or MRI to diagnose shoulder pain. Often when specialist rely on imaging for diagnosing it can open up a “can of worms” because there are Cramer false positives. We all have abnormalities within our muscles and joints but the “abnormal” structures found on x-rays and MRIs doesn’t necessarily correlate to the limited function at hand and then patients have a higher likelihood of receiving invasive procedure such as surgery, injections which majority of the time are not needed for most shoulder pain patients. A trained doctor of physical therapy will be able to diagnose specifically what structure is limiting the function by performing various tests to your muscles, ligaments, joints and tendons throughout the initial evaluation process pinpointing the the problem.
Where do you look for relief of shoulder pain?
Too often when twinges of pain erupt from the shoulder, busy people just pop a pain-killer and push on through their day. The next day hurts even more, so they take a few more pills and continue without seeking help or they seek out a surgeon who can only provide surgery as an option when they actually don’t want or even need surgery. Seeing a physician owned therapy service will also limit your potential for suc-
cess in avoiding surgery because these physical therapist only see postoperative patients and are not equipped to help you avoid surgery.
How your independent physical therapist can help your shoulder pain
When you consult with a independent doctor of physical therapist because of shoulder pain, you can expect that first you will be evaluated so that they can determine the cause of your pain and then an effective way to treat it the same day. Some common shoulder problems we treat include rotator cuff tendonitis, bursitis, frozen shoulder, stroke recovery and shoulder fracture. A combination of hands on treatment to loosen the muscles and joints and combine it with dry needling, laser therapy, electrical stimulation, hot and cold treatments, and Kinesio tapping. Add to that stretching and strengthening exercises including gentle exercises and education on proper posture and movement to decrease the pain.
What you can expect
With each visit you will receive pain relieving treatment so control pain and inflammation without pharmaceuticals. You will also be program of exercise to do at home between visits to continue to heal and strengthen your shoulder. Your independent physical therapist can help you heal from your shoulder pain avoiding surgery saving you money and returning you to your normal life. Just leaving your shoulder alone to heal won’t help you at all. Seeing a provider who offers surgery will not help you avoid surgery. See a Physical Therapist and think physical therapy first! Dr. Adam M. Cramer, PT, DPT, is a licensed physical therapist, shoulder specialist and founder of MyoFit Clinic. Physical therapy, occupational therapy and preventative check-ups are covered by insurances, and the clinics accept Medicare, Medicaid and all commercial insurances. Visit MyoFitclinic.com or call 440-286-1007.
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Classifieds AUTOS & PARTS Honda CB750F 1976. Stored inside for years, now restored. Runs well, looks good. May trade for equal value, $2000. 440-286-3295. $Wanted Junk Vehicles$ Muscle Cars, Dump Trucks, Construction Equipment, Running Vehicles, etc. Scrap Metal. Free Removal. Call 440-679-7293.
FOR RENT Barn/arena for lease for horses or agricultural operation for equipment storage. Newbury. 440-564-7363.
FOR SALE John Deer 318 garden tractor. 48” mower, well maintained, hydrostatic bar tires, runs well. Parkman. Sold “as is” $2,000. 440-548-8087. Daylilies: over 450 varieties, $8 to $10 per large clump. Call 440-543-9303 or 440-5701377. Electric boxes for sale: (2) 12-breaker distribution boxes with breakers, (1) exterior meter box. $150. 440-834-8943.
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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.
PETS & ANIMALS Purebred Dutch bunnies. $12 each. Cute and affectionate. 440-904-0906. Corgi Australian Shepherd puppies, very cute. Ready to go, first shots and wormed. Some long-legged, some shortlegged. $300 each. 440-548-5873.
WANTED TO BUY Old fishing tackle wanted: fishing lures (wood or plastic), mouse to bear traps, wooden duck decoys. Call Lee 440-3138331. Buying all Stanley Bailey planes and machinist tools. Call Karl at 440-812-3392.
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Help Wanted Part-time job: someone to care for my dogs in a small hobby kennel setting. 3-4 days a week for 2-3 hours. Cleaning, feeding and picking up runs. Dogs are well mannered happy dogs. 216-390-6773.
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