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An Amish man was killed Aug. 6 when the buggy he was driving was rear-ended by a man driving a car in Parkman Township. According to an Ohio State Highway Patrol media release, Stephen Hostetler, 33, of Garrettsville, was operating a horse and buggy westbound on U.S. Route 422. His 9-year-old son was a passenger in the buggy. Hostetler was ejected from the horse and buggy when a Hyundai Elantra, driven by 34-year-old Steffon Baker, of Warren, struck the horse and buggy from behind, while also travelling westbound on Route 422, at approximately 5:36 p.m. Aug. 6. Hostetler sustained fatal injuries from the impact. His son was taken to University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center with serious injuries. Baker did not sustain any injuries. Personnel from Middlefield and Parkman fire departments, and the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office assisted at the scene. Alcohol is not a factor and the crash remains under investigation, the patrol said.

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Head Coach Chris Perrotti talks with this Huskies before a Week 1 game. Perrotti, a former assistant with Newbury, Ledgemont, Lutheran East, Orange and Grand Valley, begins his second season building on a winning record and playoff appearance in 2021. Perrotti is also the offensive coordinator.

Total Communication is Biggest Hurdle to Huskies 2022 Success By Haley Adams sports@karlovecmedia.com

After finishing the 2021 regular season 7-3, 4-2 in the Chagrin Valley Conference, one game behind conference champions the Crestwood Devils, Cardinal’s second-year head coach Chris Perrotti is reflective on the success his team achieved and the battles it must win to reach the next level. “Hawken was one of those

games that opened our eyes,” said Perrotti, whose team lost 50-7 to the Hawks. “We came off wins against PV and Fairport. It showed the team that wins don’t just happen because you show up. They made us grow up fast — if it wasn’t for that game, I don’t think the big wins against Harvey and Cuyahoga Heights would have happened. As for Crestwood ... that one cost us the CVC.”

As the Huskies design a new identity this season, Perrotti and his coaching staff are attempting a new offense and defense to be installed by some new coaches. “This is a new fresh-faced team with some serious playmakers,” Perrotti said. “We truly believe this team is loaded up in a way that our opponents and community has never seen before.” See Football • Page 5

Banding Together A group of Amish children help to band American Kestrel chicks as part of Tami Gingrich’s Kestrel Nest Box Project, which she launched in 2018. A Parkman Township resident, Gingrich spent 31 years as a naturalist/biologist with the Geauga Park District. Read all about Gingrich’s project and its success in the Barns, Farms & Fair special section published later this month. PHOTO COURTESY OF TAMI GINGRICH

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Town Crier Rockin’ With Resources

Aug. 11, 4-7 p.m. Join in celebrating sobriety and learn about Geauga County’s resources at the second annual Rockin’ with Resources. The New Leaf program is hosting the family fun community resource fair on Chardon Square. The fair includes the New Leaf Program graduation, music, food and resource tables.

Dem’s Women’s Caucus Fundraiser

Aug. 12, 6-8 p.m. Geauga County Democratic Women’s Caucus is hosting a wine and cheese fundraiser for Matt Kilboy, candidate in the Congressional 14th District race. Tickets are $15 per person and include first glass of wine. Beer and non-alcoholic beverages will be available.

The event will take place at the Geauga Democratic Headquarters, 12420 Kinsman Road, Newbury Township. For more information or to RSVP, email gcdwomenscaucus@gmail.com.

NEOCAG Meeting

Aug. 13, 9:15 a.m. The NorthEast Ohio Computer-Aided Genealogy Society will hold its monthly meeting online via Zoom. The meeting opens at 9:15 a.m., with the presentation beginning at 9:45 a.m. Speaker Carol Darrow will present “Why Did They Do What They Did? Social and Cultural Influences on Our Ancestors.” For more information and to register, visit neocag.net or email webmaster@neocag. net.

Ice Cream with Geauga Dems

Aug. 13, 12-4 p.m. The Geauga Democratic Party will host a free event, rain or shine, at the party headquarters located at 12420 Kinsman Road in Newbury Township. Enjoy an ice cream sundae, talk with like-minded individuals and learn about the Democratic candidates. Kids are welcome.

Community Policy Discussion

Aug. 18, 7-8 p.m. Geauga Bipartisan Advancements, a small nonprofit that seeks to bring Geauga County residents of all political leanings together for civil discussion, is hosting a community discussion on abortion policy and firearm policy. All Geauga residents are encouraged to attend the constructive community meeting at the Geauga West Library, 13455 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township. For more information and to register, visit www.gbageauga.org.

Free Fresh Produce

Aug. 20, 9-11 a.m. Newbury United Community Church is hosting a fresh produce giveaway at 14961 Auburn Road. Cleveland FoodBank provides the service to low income Geauga County residents the third Saturday of each month through October. Please bring ID and bags.

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.

Chicken BBQ and Car Show

Aug. 21, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. SS Edward and Lucy Parish will host its 13th annual Chicken Barbecue and Car Show, rain or shine, at 16150 Center St. in Parkman. Event features classic cars and trucks, Chinese auction, raffles, bingo, DJ Cory and family horse racing. Tickets for the barbecue chicken dinner are $14 for adults and $6 for children 10 and under. Donation of $10 is requested for car show

entries. Goodie bags and dash plaques will be given for the first 100 cars. Three prizes will be awarded and door prizes will be awarded every 15 minutes. Call 440-548-3812 or visit ssedwardlucy. com for information.

Bloodmobile

Aug. 25, noon to 6 p.m. American Red Cross will host a blood drive at Middlefield Library, 16167 East High St., Middlefield. Power Reds are available. To register, visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767. Walk-ins welcome.

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 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. The group offers support, encouragement, fellowship and discipleship. Learn more at www.Horizons4you.com/LifeRecovery.

Correction

An error was made in the June 29 story Cardinal BOE Hires Superintendent, Interim Treasurer on page 4 of the Middlefield Post. The phone conversation regarding the sale of Jordak Elementary School with Superintendent Bill Kermavner was in May 2022.

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Cardinal Schools Plan Back to School Bash Staff Report Cardinal Schools families are invited to the Back to School Bash from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 13 at the football stadium, said Cardinal Superintendent Jack Cunningham. It will be a chance for everyone to meet the new superintendent, enjoy the band, get to know the sports teams, enjoy a meal together and maybe win a big screen television set donated by RadioActive Electronics of Middlefield, he said in a phone interview.

The Back to School Bash was discussed at the Aug. 3 Cardinal Schools Board of Education meeting. Cunningham said the board approved his contract and that of recently-hired Treasurer Seth Cales. The board also acted to hire staff, so positions are full by the first day of school Aug. 18. Enrollment is “north of 800” so far with 15 new students signing up this year, Cunningham said.

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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: Aug. 15, 1:30 p.m., Family First Council, 13244 Ravenna Road, Munson; Aug. 16, 9:30 a.m. – Board of Commissioners, 1 p.m. – Geauga Trumbull SWMD, at Warren District Office; Aug. 17, 6 p.m., Board of Developmental Disabilities, 8200 Cedar Road, Chesterland; Aug. 22, 9 a.m., Board of Revision, at auditor’s office; Aug. 23, 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. 16, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings held at the Town Hall, 16534 Mayfield Road. Middlefield Village: 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. 16, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, unless otherwise noted. Cardinal BOE: Aug. 10, 6:30 p.m., regular meeting; Aug. 24, 6:30 p.m., work session. All meetings held at BOE Office, 15982 E. High St., Middlefield, unless otherwise indicated.

Low-Income Water Assistance Available The Ohio Department of Development and Geauga County Job and Family Services will help income-eligible Ohioans with water and wastewater assistance. The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program provides eligible Ohio residents assistance paying water and wastewater bills that are threatened with disconnection or in a past due status. The program is currently available and runs until Sept. 30, 2023. Geauga County residents should contact Geauga County JFS to apply for the program. A phone interview is required. Applicants will need to provide copies of

the following along with completing the interview: • copies of their most recent water/ wastewater bills • list of all household members and proof of income for the last 30 days or 12 months for each member • proof of United States citizenship or legal residency for all household members For more information about the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program, contact Geauga County JFS at 440-285-9141. Additional information can also be obtained by visiting www.energyhelp.ohio.gov or by calling 800-282-0880.

Home Energy Assistance Program Summer Crisis Program 2022

The Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) is a federally-funded program designed to help eligible Ohioans stay cool during the summer months. The Summer Crisis Program (SCP) provides eligible Ohio residents assistance paying an electric bill or assistance for central air conditioning repairs. Eligible applicants may qualify for a window air conditioner unit or box fans. Assistance through the program will be available until Sept. 30, 2022. Geauga County residents may apply for the SCP through Geauga County Job and Family Services, 12611 Ravenwood Drive, Suite 150, Claridon Township. Application for assistance is through a telephone interview by appointment only. Appointments may be scheduled by calling 440-285-1299. To qualify for the SCP, household gross income must be at or below 175% of the federal poverty level. The SCP assists low-income households with a member age 60 or older, a household member with a physician documented medical condition that cooling assistance is needed for their health, households with an electric shut off notice or services that have been shut off, have a PIPP default, wish to enroll in PIPP, or are establishing new electric service. Individuals interested in receiving HEAP summer crisis assistance must provide the following items to complete the eligibility determination: • proof of income • copies of their most recent energy bills • list of all household members with social security numbers and birth dates • proof of U.S. citizenship/legal residency for all household members Applicants for the SCP also will have a regular HEAP application completed for the upcoming winter heating season. For additional information on applying for HEAP, or to set a telephone appointment to apply for the Winter Crisis Program, contact Geauga County Job and Family Services, at 440 285 1299. Additional information may be found at www.energyhelp.ohio.gov.

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Football

The Huskies will need to mend the losses of Jon Avalon and Mike Soltis, two key linemen who left big shoes to lose — figuratively from page 1 and literally. Ronnie Brown has coached at Berkshire “I think being quicker is going to help with the past few years. not having that size from last year,” Ripley said. “Coach Brown is a wizard; he has so much “Our offensive line will now be led by seknowledge to offer,” Perrotti said. “He is work- niors Ty Simms, Andrew Tucholski, Camering with newcomer Tyler Dudley with on Dimos and two-year starter sophthe offensive and defensive lines. omore Max Soltis,” Perrotti said. “Dudley is relatively new to coach“They will be joined by senior Josh ing but has that go-getter attitude evRipley on the defensive side, which ery coach loves to have on staff and will see new starters in almost every has already made his name known position.” within the Cardinal community. Josh Ripley was a force to be “We are also joined by Chris reckoned with on the defensive end Soltis, who has been an absolute Gallagher last season; he recorded 26 tackblessing since the offseason weight les and one interception. Christian training started.” Cowle recorded 23 total tackles, Leading the Huskies offensively three for a loss, and one fumble will be second-year starter Logan recovery. He also intercepted one Strever. The junior threw for 930 pass and recorded a defensive touchyards and 10 touchdowns, while down, while breaking up five passes. rushing for 290 yards on 31 carries Josh Soltis recorded 20.5 total and five touchdowns. tackles, one tackle for a loss, and Josh Soltis “We’re working more on the one recovered fumble, while junior pass game,” said senior lineman Kyle Sinclair registered 19 total tackCameron Dimos. “We have a pretty les and forced one fumble. decent quarterback this year in (StJunior Neil Lucariello returns rever) compared to previous years,.” from a knee injury that sidelined Looking to help Strever offensivehim all of last season. He’ll need to ly will be a core of juniors. Wide restep up in the linebacker position. ceivers Aidan Gallagher, Kyle Sinclair, The Huskies also lost Anthony SolChristian Cowle and Troy Domen all Max Soltis tis, who earned First-Team All-Conwill see time on the field. Alongside ference as a free safety. this deep receiving core will be senior “Our biggest challenge to overrunning back Josh Soltis. come in order to be successful is go“He has insane vision in traffic,” ing to be complete communication,” Perrotti said about what the senior Perrotti said. “We have new coaches, brings to the team. Last season Solnew positional players, a new offense tis ran for 403 yards on 63 carries, and a new defense. To be successscoring three touchdowns, while Strever ful, we will have to ensure all levels catching three passes for 12 yards. of communication are on point. Any Aidan Gallagher will play an important miscommunication could cost us victory. role with Strever. He recorded nine catches “Having made the playoffs honestly for 132 yards and one touchdown last season. doesn’t change the mindset. Historically, on Kyle Sinclair, who will also see his minutes in- a personal level, making the playoffs has nevcrease, caught three passes for 78 yards and er been a goal. It’s an expectation. That’s the mindset this team has come to take on.” one touchdown.

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

Elderberries at Camp

Aug. 18, 9 a.m. to noon Join for a morning of traditional camp fun, including archery, camp crafts and more, at Chickagami Park in Parkman. A collaboration with Geauga Department on Aging and University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center. Registration is required.

Nature Break: Women’s Retreat

Aug. 20, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Take a break and relax in the Pine Grove Shelter at Chickagami Park, enjoying activities including yoga, archery, hiking and a nature-related lesson and activity. Bring a mat or beach towel for yoga, and dress in layers with comfortable clothes for being outside and for yoga. Fee is $8 in-county or $10 out-of-county. Registration is required.

Geauga Walkers

Aug. 23, 1-2:30 p.m. Active seniors may join a naturalist-led hike at Chickagami Park. Call Geauga Senior

Center for full schedule, 440-279-2167. Registration is required.

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Faith Matters Hearing God’s Voice This morning my curiosity was piqued Bible says, “Be still and know that I am God.” when I heard a bird singing in the backyard. Jesus told us in John 10 that He is the It was a very unique and beautiful call. Trou- Good Shepherd. Our Savior said that His ble is, I had no idea what bird it might be. sheep will know Him, listen to His voice and Since my wife has an audio recorder on her follow Him. Do you know the voice of the cell phone, I asked her to make a recording. Good Shepherd in your life? Next, I downloaded an app on my phone As followers of Jesus, God gives us His called BirdNET. Eventually, after reading a Holy Spirit. We have the capacity to be led by tutorial on how to use the app, the Spirit. The Holy Spirit is our the bird was identified. It was a Counselor, Helper and personal Carolina wren. Now, I will be able Guide. to identify some other “fine feathI have learned to recognize ered friends” in the days to come. when God speaks to me. It is not This got me thinking about an automatic or infallible process. how we recognize the “voice” of Rather, it often begins with a simGod in our lives. I’m not talking ple thought or idea, along with an about an audible voice that we encouraging “nudge” or “prompthear, though I am sure God could By Roger Kruse ing” to say or do something. do that if He chose to. We are talking about Throughout the day, I seek to be a blessing spiritual realities that require spiritual disto others as the Lord guides me. cernment. Tuning your heart to hear God’s One word of caution is necessary. God alvoice is an important aspect of learning to ways speaks to us according to His Word. If walk closely with the Lord. you think the Lord is guiding you to do someIn the Old Testament there is a compelthing that contradicts the clear teaching of ling story about the prophet Elijah. He was the Bible, you are deceived. God’s guidance a mighty man of God who boldly confronted is always in harmony with His will as revealed the evil King Ahab and Queen Jezebel by defeating the false prophets of Baal on Mount in the Scriptures. Therefore, you should daiCarmel. Afterwards, Jezebel sent a message ly study your Bible so you can readily know to Elijah threatening to kill him within a day. and understand what pleases our heavenly The prophet was afraid and ran for his life. Father. Psalm 32:8 is a wonderful promise I memElijah’s fears overcame his faith. Nevertheorized 50 years ago. God says, “I will instruct less, God took care of him, providing much you and teach you in the way you should go; needed food and rest. Eventually, Elijah traveled to Mount I will counsel you with my eye upon you.” AnHoreb, where the Lord told him to go stand other Bible version puts it this way. The Lord on the mountain in the presence of the Lord, says, “I will guide you along the best pathway who was about to pass by. First, there was for your life. I will advise you and watch over a great and powerful wind. But God was not you.” Learning to hear and be guided by the in the wind. Next, an earthquake shook the mountain, but God was not in the earth- voice of God is a joy and a privilege. Take quake. After that, came a fire, but the Lord time to follow His lead. It is the best pathway was not in that either. Finally, there came a to travel. “still small voice” or “gentle whisper” and the Roger Kruse is most blessed when He knows voice of God spoke to Elijah. Hearing God’s voice often requires us to quietly listen. The God’s will and obeys it.

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Parkman Township

Accidents on Nelson Road May Justify Guard Rail By Ann Wishart ann@karlovecmedia.com

Parkman Township resident Chuck Rought lobbied Parkman Township Trustees July 19 to install a guard rail on Nelson Road. Rought said he knows of seven cases in the last year where vehicles have failed to negotiate the sharp curve just north of Stagecoach Drive and plowed into a fence on the west side of the road. “The utility pole there has been replaced twice,” he said, adding once, the vehicle may have been air born coming down Snake Hill when it hit the pole and sheared it off a foot above the ground. There is only one sign indicating curves going down that hill and nothing to show the last curve is so sharp, Rought said. “There’s guard rails up and down that road. Not there,” he said. “Since 1994, I can’t count how many people have gone off that curve. The road curves and they don’t. They wind up in the ditch.” The neighborhood is heavily populated by Amish who often walk along the road going to the ice cream stand or driving horses and buggies in the area, Rought said. In addition, when the utility pole has to be replaced, he and others in the area are without power, once for about nine hours, and when there is a serious accident there, the road can be close for hours, he said. Trustee Henry Duchscherer said he will

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Parkman Township resident Chuck Rought asked Parkman Township Trustees to request the county engineer put up guard rails along a dangerous curve on Nelson Road at the July 19 trustees meeting.

take a look at it and talk to the Geauga County Engineer’s Office. “They have to do something,” he said. Trustees also discussed using about $110,000 of the township’s American Relief Plan Act money to install an elevator in the community center. Trustee Joyce Peters said not having any way for handicapped people to access the second floor hampers the township’s rental See Parkman • Page 9

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State Patrol Promotes School Bus Safety Staff Report This month, thousands of Ohio school children will be heading back to school. For many of these students, their day starts and ends by riding a school bus. The safety of the students riding to and from school, as well as to school-sanctioned events, is a top priority. Since 2017, there have been 6,200 traffic crashes involving school buses in Ohio, including 37 in Geauga County, according to statistics from the Ohio State Highway Patrol. During this time, 1,943 were injured and six were killed — none of those killed were on a school bus, the patrol said in Aug. 2 press release. “In just a few short days, our students will be boarding and exiting school buses throughout Ohio,” Gov. Mike DeWine said. “School bus safety is a commitment that we all must make including motorists, parents and children.” Lt. Larry Jones, commander of the Chardon Post, said it is important to remember safety is a shared responsibility by school bus drivers, motorists and students. “Motorists should always exercise caution around school buses,” Jones said. As the buses return to the roadways, the patrol has a few reminders:

• Motorists are required to stop at least 10 feet in front of or behind a school bus when flashing lights and an extended arm are displayed; and • Motorists cannot resume driving until the school bus begins moving. Since 2017, OSHP troopers have written 16,566 citations for passing a stopped school bus and other school zone violations. The patrol also reminds motorists to plan ahead and allow extra time for delays caused by school bus stops. Jones explained school buses are also required to be inspected twice a year to ensure the bus is operating properly. Every bus used to transport students is inspected before the beginning of the school year and once randomly during the year. Since 2017, the patrol has performed more than 185,000 inspections.

Real Estate Transfers Following is a list of area real estate transfers for the weeks ending July 22 and July 29, 2022, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only. HUNTSBURG TOWNSHIP Michael and Lisa Keppler, 11330 Clay St., to Stephen Fuhry and Mary E. Okorn, $515,000. (5.00 acres) John L., Fred R., and Dennis M. Karaba, 15585 Stillwell Road, to Jacob T. and Emily M. Spangler, $300,000. (1.59 acres) MIDDLEFIELD TOWNSHIP Andrea and Cornelius G. Jr. Scheid, 15417 Newcomb Road, to Louis H. Anderson, $125,000. (0.25 acres) Tonbo Middlefield LLC, 16989 Kinsman Road, to Bright Star Realty and Auctions

LLC, $1,000,000. (88.44 acres) Melvin M. Jr., Marian A., and Melvin M. Sr. Miller, 15930 Shedd Road, to Nathan D. and Ellen D. Shrock, $46,200. (4.01 acres) MIDDLEFIELD VILLAGE Pierre J. Hodgins, 15415 S. State Ave., Geauga County Board of Commissioners, $177,850. (0.28 acres) Superior Land Holdings LLC, Shedd Road, to Larry and Barbara A. Yoder, $109,800. (9.00 acres) Kathleen M. Crotty, 14785 Lakeview Drive (Bldg. 11, Unit 1), to Patricia E. Mansfield, $171,000. (0.00 acres) PARKMAN TOWNSHIP Michael and Kathleen Didomenico, Barnstable Road (s/l 30), to Kenwyn P. and Rebecca Ann Ward, $40,000. (3.89 acres)

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Police Blotter The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Middlefield Village Police Department, July 22-Aug. 4, 2022. ASSAULT July 31 9:32 p.m., Cloverdale Drive. 8-year-old female down the street threw rocks at caller’s daughter while riding her bike. Girl’s father threatened caller’s fiancé over Facebook. Daughter has marks on her shoulder. All parties are separated in their homes. CITIZEN ASSIST July 28 11:12 a.m., South State Avenue. Garda World money truck broke down in the parking lot. Requesting police standby while they transport cash from one armored truck to another. Officer stood by without incident. LITTERING Aug. 1 7:36 p.m., West High Street. Two people in the dumpster in the back lot of Tractor Supply. Not sure if they are dumping things or taking things. Male was taking garbage bags of straw out of the dumpster. Advised he needed to get the store’s permission to do so. Spoke to management and they did not want to pursue charges. OVERDOSE July 22 10:30 p.m., Kevin Lane, Hambden. 28-yearold male overdosing. Heroin. No Narcan. Unknown if breathing. CPR in progress. Blood coming from his mouth. Lots of yelling. Starting to open his eyes. Male brought the drugs to the house then left. Hambden advised working full arrest. Have MFPD be on lookout for a silver

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of that space. “We are a disaster relief center,” he said of the building. “If there is a disaster, there’s no way to get handicapped people upstairs to sleep.” In other business, trustees accepted a

or gold 4-dor Chevy Colorado heading to Newton Falls, single male occupant with short hair, was involved in this incident. TCSO located a Chevy Silverado that comes back to a male, damage on the side Their officer staging in the area. Contacted TCSO about exchanging subjects. SUSPICIOUS July 24 1:34 a.m., South State Avenue. Out with white van, blacked out windows, two males putting things in it. Other units can disregard. Company setting up signs and flamingos in the front yard of this residence for the homeowner’s birthday today. Males check OK. July 30 6:44 p.m., East High Street. Male came in acting strange. Now just sitting in front of store. Caller thinks he jammed their radio station and now it is just playing profanity. UTL/GOA. Advised caller to let police know if male returns. THEFT July 26 6:32 p.m., South Springdale Avenue. Theft of scooter. Caller parked it by the flowers at Walmart and now it is gone. Male took the scooter. He told caller he was going to throw it on his wagon. Negative theft. Caller did not want to press charges. His friend took the scooter as a prank and returned it prior to police arrival. THREATENING July 24 11:16 a.m., North State Avenue. Customer has been on social media making threats. Manager would like a phone all tonight and extra patrol of the Huntington Bank petition from an Amish resident to have the township zoning resolution repealed. Township Fiscal Officer Denise Villers said she would take the petition to the Geauga County Board of Elections the next day. After the meeting, Villers said two similar petitions have been submitted to the trustees in the past, but because of timing and difficulty verifying signatures, they have not been accepted by the elections board.

branch tomorrow. Male came to the bank and attempted to withdraw money from his account but was told he was unable to because the funds were not yet available. He told the teller he would be back on Monday to withdraw the money. Caller stated she noticed the man’s Facebook post mentioned Huntington Bank

and threatening statements were made against the bank. Caller advised extra patrols will be made and to contact police if he arrives at bank again. Caller requested if an officer could be present at the bank at 7:30 a.m. to assure workers get inside safely. All information will be posted inside the police department.

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