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Homes Selling Fast for High Prices By Ann Wishart ann@geaugamapleleaf.com
Many Geauga County homes are selling for more than the Geauga County Auditor’s Office valued them when properties were last assessed. These figures are average values, which are affected if several homes in the county sell for more than $1 million in a year, according to the auditor’s office.
Pandemic Health Crisis Challenges and Changes UH
Headlines around the nation are focused on the coronavirus and elections, but in Geauga County, home sales continue to grab economic interest. “The market is crazy — it’s been red hot,” said Mark Dolezal, broker and Realtor for MD Realty in Middlefield Village. “It seems robust all over Ohio.” Most of MD’s customers are coming to Geauga County from Cleveland suburbs, drawn by historically low interest rates and good schools, he said. “People come to Geauga County, traditionally, from the bedroom See Homes • Page 4
Flag Line Still Strong
By Ann Wishart ann@geaugamapleleaf.com
The CEO of University Hospitals had nothing but praise for the 28,000 caregivers who responded when the novel coronavirus hit northern Ohio. During the Geauga Growth Par tnership’s virtual breakfast Sept. 4, Thomas Zenty told view- Zenty ers about the hospital system’s staff and administration’s preparation and their bravery during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. “They’ve rushed in when most of us were rushing away,” he said. “I’ve been in this business for 40 years and this is the most interesting and challenging time I have ever faced. Our team has come together in ways we would never have thought about. (The pandemic) was the biggest medical crisis this hospital has ever faced.” He included part of a video of See Zenty • Page 9
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Gabby Nemeth, a junior co-captain of the Cardinal Silks Flag Line, performs Sept. 17 in the Huskies home game against Beachwood, a 28-17 Week 4 loss. “Despite not traveling to away games, the girls and I are doing our best to prepare for the few home games we do have,” said Flag Line head coach Haley Adams. “The girls have put in a lot of work during the off-season to make sure their routines look strong and precise.”
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Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Sip & Shop at Marketplace Mall
Sept. 25, 6-9 p.m. Marketplace Mall is hosting a Sip & Shop special event. Wine and appetizers will be available while browsing a selection of antiques, crafts and resale items. Marketplace Mall is in the Heritage Marketplace, 15864 Nauvoo Road, Middlefield.
Library Shred Day
Sept. 26, 9 a.m. Prevent identity theft on a free shred day held on-site at Geauga County Public Library Administrative Center, 12701 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon. Patrons may bring up to five standard sized bags or boxes of sensitive documents to be shredded on site by Protect-N-Shred.
Geauga Gems Fall Hike
Sept. 28, 10:30 a.m. to noon Take a fall hike along Gray Fox Trail to discover what the season has to offer at Swine Creek Reservation, Woods Edge, in Middlefield Township. Hike is part of Geauga Park District’s Geauga Gems Trekking Series. Registration is required by calling 440-286-9515 or visiting www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.
Common Ground Discussion
Sept. 29, 4-5:30 p.m. Co-hosted by Geauga County Public Library, Geauga Growth Partnership, Kent State University Geauga and Leadership Geauga, the “Count Me In” conversation will focus on equity and inclusion in Geauga County’s workforce and business community. Join virtually for a diverse panel discussion where each panelist will talk about his or her personal and professional accomplishments, struggles and ways everyone can join together and help. For information or to register by Sept. 23, call 440-564-1060 or email info@ geaugagrowth.com.
Protect Geauga Parks
Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m. Join Protect Geauga Parks via a free webinar for a Conservation Conversation with David Beach, legendary environmental activist, writer and ecologist. Beach will present “New Strategies for Conserving Nature in Northeast Ohio When Climate Change Will Change Everything.” Preregistration is required. After registering, a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar will be sent. For information, or to register, call Barb Partington at 216-346-4025 or visit protectgeaugaparks.us.
GEL Zoom Webinar
Oct. 2, 8-9 a.m. Join Geauga Economic Leadership (GEL) via Zoom webinar for “Reflections from Public Servants” with state Sen. John Eklund and
state Rep. John Patterson. Hear from the outgoing legislators as they share their insights and experiences from their time as public servants. For information on how to register, email info@geaugagrowth.com or call 440-564-1060 (G.E.L.) Breakfasts are co-sponsored by Geauga Growth Partnership and Kent State University at Geauga.
Huntsburg Turkey Dinner
Oct. 3, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Huntsburg Congregational Church will hold a turkey dinner drive-thru and pickup at the church located at 12435 Madison Road, Huntsburg. Cost is $10 for an adult portion dinner with pumpkin pie. The church is also holding a 50/50 raffle; tickets are six for $5. Tickets are presale only. Call or text 234600-9582 with name, phone and number of dinners before Sept. 25.
Flying Club Hosts Swap Meet
Oct. 10, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Geauga Radio Controlaires is hosting the ninth annual Jim Gardner Memorial Radio-Controlled Modeling Swap Meet in the school gymnasium at Willo-Hill Baptist Church, 4200 state Route 306, Willoughby. Seventy-seven exhibitor tables of radio controlled planes, helicopters, drones, cars, boats, radios, tools and accessories will be displayed for sale, barter and trade by regional modelers. There will be an auction of RC planes and equipment at 12:30 p.m. The event is open to the public. Admission is $5. Youth 11 and under are free. Hot food will be available. Parking is free. Proceeds support the club’s RC flying education programs and maintenance of its flying field in Burton. For information, visit www.GeaugaRC. com or contact Tim at 440-785-9519 or Treasurer@GeaugaRC.com.
Hazardous Waste Collection
Oct. 10, 9 a.m. to noon The Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste Management District will hold a free hazardous waste collection at Geauga County Engineer’s yard, 12665 Merritt Road, Chardon. Call the Solid Waste District office at 330-675-2673 or 1-800-707-2673 with any questions about acceptable materials or visit www.gottagogreen.org.
Geauga Jeep Invasion
Oct. 11 Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield along with Junction Auto Family and others are sponsoring the Geauga Jeep Invasion for the Veterans. The jeep drive through scenic Geauga County begins, rain or shine, at See Town Crier • Page 4
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Cal Ciminello, a Cardinal 8th grader, had six rushing touchdowns and one passing in his team’s explosive 62-12 win against rival Berkshire.
Junior High Huskies Steamroll Badgers
By Haley Adams sports@geaugamapleleaf.com There seems to be a bright future for the Cardinal Huskies football team as second-year coaches Brett Gresko and Johnny Chambers pick up their second win over their rival, the Berkshire Badgers. In dominating fashion, it would be Gresko’s Huskies that would come out on top, 6212 — an experience both teams will remember for a lifetime. “The kids are lucky to experience playing under the lights in middle school. Especially the atmosphere in Middlefield on a Friday night is incredible,” Gresko said. “There’s something about a small town and its football that is unlike any other. It’s simply amazing.” With 1:56 left in the first quarter, the Hus-
kies would get on the board first. A rushing touchdown from eighth-grade quarterback Cal Ciminello would put the Huskies up 6-0, then 8-0 after the two-point conversion was successful, going into the second quarter. As Berkshire began to gain momentum after a Cardinal fumble with 5:58 remaining in the half, the Badgers did all they could, but failed to find any scoring opportunities. The stingy defense performed by the Huskies wouldn’t allow it. Cardinal would capitalize as Ciminello picked up his second rushing touchdown of the evening, allowing the Huskies to go up 16-0 with another two-point conversion completed. With 1:33 remaining in the half, the Badgers See Football • Page 5
Huntsburg News By Nancy J. Saunders
Government
Trustee meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7 p.m. at the town hall. All township meetings are open to the public and residents are encouraged to attend. Call 440-636-5486 for more information. The next meeting is Oct. 6.
Voting
Voting for the Nov. 3 election takes place at the Huntsburg Community Center, 12406 Madison Road, Huntsburg Township. Polls open at 6:30 a.m. and close at 7:30 p.m. Visit the Geauga County Board of Elections website www.co.geauga.oh.us for more information on the upcoming election.
Zoning
Zoning Inspector Paul Tucker remind all residents to obtain a zoning permit prior to making any construction changes of any kind. To reach the zoning office, call 440-636-5486 ext. 3 and leave a message.
Halloween
Trick or Treat night for Huntsburg Township is Oct. 31 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Residents wishing to have their homes visited are asked to leave a porch or outside light on. Children are asked to stop only at homes with lights on. Have a safe Halloween.
Recycle
A new camera and light has been installed at the entrance of the Huntsburg Recreation Park to observe violators dumping unrecyclable items. With the new camera system, the township will be able to obtain license plates and driver’s faces, which will allow officials to proceed with prosecutions. Only items listed on the containers are permitted in the bins. Not everything is recyclable and no trash is allowed. Cardboard is now accepted. Shredded paper is accepted in clear plastic bags. Please put a small hole in the bag to allow air to escape, but not the paper. Thank you for recycling and please keep the recycling center clean.
Notices, Births & Happenings
If you have birthdays, anniversaries or club meetings or any information you would like to share with our readers, contact Nancy Saunders by phone, 440-636-5197, email Huntsburgtwp@windstream.net or mail to 12081 Hunt Road, Huntsburg, OH 44046.
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from page 1 communities of Cleveland. I don’t see it as being tied to the political market,” Dolezal said. Geauga’s housing inventory has dropped precipitously. In July 2019, there were 782 active listings in the county with a median home price of about $250,000. In July 2020, there were 487 active listings and the median price had jumped to $275,000, Dolezal said. The popularity of area homes has led to the occasional bidding war. “If it’s a nice property, we might get multiple offers above the listing price,” he said. Dolezal did not credit urban unrest with the movement of families, either. Rather, he said families want to move up because the economy is good. Interest rates stand around 3.28% for a 30-year mortgage and 2.56% for a 15-year mortgage, he said. Those figures make buying a new home very attractive. If someone buys a home for $275,000, their monthly mortgage payments, including taxes and insurance, could fall in the range of $1,100 to $1,200, Dolezal said. “For most people, that’s still quite affordable,” he said. Besides people looking for new homes, there are a number of owners looking to sell with the market sizzling and Dolezal’s agents are hustling to satisfy buyers and sellers. “It creates a frenzy,” he said. “When something comes on the market, it’s gone.” Lots in developments listing for less than $40,000 are selling as newcomers envision building their dream houses. In Middlefield Village, both Wood Song and Glen Valley developments are seeing action again and builder’s phones are ringing, Dolezal said. The county’s five school districts also attract attention with the K-12 school being built by Berkshire Schools on the Kent State University – Geauga campus sparking awareness of the county’s focus on education, he said. A check with the website www.Realtor. com on Aug. 24 showed 555 homes for sale in Geauga County. The Geauga County Auditor’s Office website shows the market has been hot for a while and doesn’t seem to be cooling down. In 2019, there were 997 homes sold in the
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Mayfield Road Drive-In Theatre, 12100 state Route 322, Chardon. Registration is at 8:30 a.m. The drive starts at 10 a.m. and ends back at the drive-in
county — a three-year high. They had an average market value of $246,734 and sold for an average of $292,540, which calculates to a sale ratio of 84.36%, according to the auditor. In 2018, 881 single-family homes sold for an average price of $292,283 with an average market value of $251,701, giving homes a sale ratio of 85.96%. 2017 saw 942 homes sold in Geauga County for an average price of $280,375 with an average market value of $248,829, creating a sale ratio of 88.39%. The auditor’s office reported 507 homes were sold in Geauga County in the first seven months of 2020 for an average sales price of $310,621, with an average market value of $252,712. The sale ratios reflect the difference between the sales price and the market value set by the auditor’s office. For instance, if the county gives a property a market value of $90,000 and it sells for $100,000, then the sales ratio will be 90%. But that can be a little misleading, since the last time market values were set by the auditor, they were based on sales from 2014 through 2016, when home prices were flat, the auditor’s office said. But for the last three years, sales have been strong and may still be gaining steam, according to the auditor’s office, addin in May 2020, four houses sold for more than $1 million, inflating the average sales price. Gina Rensi, Realtor for Homesmart Real Estate Momentum in Mentor, said her office is “super busy” and the only concern she has now is finding homes to sell. “Unfortunately, there is not a lot of inventory,” she said over the phone. “We’re getting multiple offers on almost all our listings.” Most of her buyers interested in Geauga County homes are younger couples, often with children, leaving the eastern suburbs, but maintaining jobs closer to the city. “They’re looking for a little more property,” she said. “I’ve yet to have a client concerned about driving into Cleveland.” Many who want to buy are very specific about the neighborhoods they want to live in and commuters want to be close to a main traffic artery so the drive to work is as short as possible. “We’re trying to get more listings,” Rensi said. “We’re needing to be very creative for our buyers.” at 11 a.m. Sponsor recognition is at 11:15 a.m. First 200 jeeps receive a goodie bag and bottled water. Twenty door door prizes will be awarded. Donation is $20 per jeep. All proceeds benefit veteran services. For information or to register, call Jim Dvorak at 440-554-1404 or visit geaugajeepinvasion.com.
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elected to punt, giving the ball back to the dangerous offensive of the Huskies. With another touchdown from Ciminello, and a Dominic Naples two-point conversion, the Huskies looked to take a 24-0 lead into the half. But a Pick 6 from Reese Soltis would extend Cardinal’s lead to 32-0 after Ciminello’s two-point conversion. “Soltis having that Pick 6 at the end of the half really put the icing on a great first half,” Gresko said. The Huskies would have the ball to start the second half, and it wouldn’t take long for the young men to start the second half like they ended the first. Ciminello connected with Naples with 7:17 on the clock before the Huskies failed to score on the two-point conversion. “All I could see was green grass,” said Ciminello, adding that his line helped him out a lot on what he was able to see from the quarterback position. With 6:54 remaining in the third quarter, the Huskies’ Max Soltis recovered a fumble from the Badgers. Ciminello would get another touchdown on the evening, along with a successful twopoint conversion with 5:31 remaining. Cardinal’s lead grew to 46-0 to start the fourth quarter. Cardinal’s offensive line created havoc for the Badgers. With help from Max Soltis, Ayden Maze, Chaise Harris, Christopher Ludlow and Rylie Leichtman, the Huskies were able to do just about anything they wanted to. “Cal and Reese both told me, after the game, that the line did an amazing job,” Gresko said. With another touchdown scored by Cimi-
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nello, and a two-point conversion by Carter Tucker, the Huskies tacked on another touchdown, making it 54-0 with 7:40 remaining. Berkshire’s Owen Vannoy scored one of his two touchdowns and put his team on the board for the first time in the contest. Ciminello would score his last touchdown of the evening, and Carter Sindelar would be successful in the two-point conversion. And, with one minute remaining, Vannoy scored again for the Badgers, ending the evening with two rushing touchdowns. “It was an amazing experience to be here tonight, especially against your rival. The best experience ever,” said Soltis. Ciminello finished the game with six rushing touchdowns and one passing touchdown. “Reese had a bunch of rushing yards, and I felt like he was tackled a couple yards short of a touchdown every time,” Gresko said. “But Cal would punch it in.” It would be the younger brother of George Gresko, Cardinal’s varsity coach, who would have bragging rights. Brett and his middle school team are 2-0 over their rival, while George will look to next year to pick up his first win against the Badgers. “It’s special coaching alongside him,” said Brett. “It’s crazy to see how we’ve grown from watching football together or playing backyard football to coaching Friday nights together. We are just trying to build a winning culture here.” Coaches Gresko and Chambers are 3-0 to start their second season. “The group of kids we have are truly a special bunch,” Brett added. “They want to learn and are hungry to win. Johnny and mine’s goal is to make sure these kids are ready for high school. I want to make it an easy transition for George with the incoming kids.”
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A Glimpse of Yesteryear
By Rick Seyer Middlefield’s one time movie theater, the MU-MAC was located where JENNIFER’S HAIR OBSESSION and CINDA’S RESTAURANT are currently. Jennifer’s is where the seating area was and Cinda’s is the concession stand visible in the top picture. The current door to TOTALLY FIT is the same doorway visible to the right of the movie poster. Ken Mumaw and his father-in-law, Dr. G. W. McIlroy, built the theater in the late 1940s. It lasted about 15 years, until 1962, when Clarence Lorson and his wife, Maude, purchased it. They renovated the building and moved her business, Middlefield 5 & 10,
to this location. The Mumaws added on to the building and Clarence moved his GOLDEN DAWN GROCERY STORE into the area Circle K now occupies. When St. Lucy’s Catholic Church was being organized, mass was held every Sunday morning in the theater. I was not yet a teenager, but Stan Robertson, who was the manager, gave me a job sweeping out the theater after the previous night’s movie. Mass was early morning on Sunday and I had to get up at 4 a.m. then to sweep it out. At the time I thought I had the best job in the world because I could see all the movies free and was allowed to eat all the frozen custard I wanted.
Senior News Trash Pickup in Middlefield
Oct. 1 The Middlefield Township Trustees are joining forces with the Geauga County Department on Aging to offer trash pickup for registered seniors 60 years or older. Seniors must first register and complete the trash pickup intake with the Geauga
County Department on Aging by Sept. 24. Place items outside home or garage the evening of Sept. 30. No more than 10 items per household; small items may be boxed together. For specific allowable trash guidelines or to register for the pickup, call the Department on Aging at 440-279-2130.
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Sheriff’s Office Receives Traffic Safety Grant Submitted The Ohio Traffic Safety Office, part of the Ohio Department of Public Safety, has awarded $59,526.64 in federal traffic safety funding to the Geauga County Sheriff’s Office for use during federal fiscal year 2021. The funds will pay for extra patrols on county roads to support these goals. “These funds are critical to ensure that we are doing everything possible to reduce traffic fatalities,” Sheriff Scott Hildenbrand said. Based on crash data, the sheriff’s office and its partners at the state level have identified fatal and serious injury crashes, speed, alcohol impaired and drugged driving, and seat belt use as priority areas for enforcement in Geauga County, Hildenbrand explained. Crash data shows that from January 2015 through August 2020, Geauga County had 60 fatal crashes and 300 crashes that resulted in serious injuries. During 2016 alone, the county had 16 fatal crashes. “To reduce these tragic statistics, the sheriff’s office will be conducting high visibility enforcement, working extra hours and conducting education events on traffic safety,” said Hildenbrand. “The office will
be using extra patrols on roads identified as problem areas with emphasis on major thoroughfares.” There were 1,041 fatal crashes on Ohio’s roads in 2019, up from 996 in 2018. The sheriff’s office will work diligently to reduce traffic fatalities and injury accidents in Geauga County, the sheriff said, adding motorists can do their part by obeying posted speed limits, using seat belts and by not driving while impaired. “Buckle-up for safety, the life you save may be your own,” Hildenbrand said, quoting the old saying. He added, “These extra patrols help keep the citizens of Geauga County safe.” Geauga County Sheriff’s Office enforcement activity by the in 2019 resulted in 129 arrests for impaired driving, according to a Sept. 21 press release. Deputies issued 911 citations for speed and 72 citations to persons failing to wear a seat belt, and also arrested several persons on outstanding warrants, the release said. Enforcement activity also resulted in one person arrested for their third felony OVI arrest and several felony drug arrests. Several other misdemeanor drug and alcohol arrests were made during traffic enforcement.
Geauga SWCD Announces Poster Contest Winners Submitted The National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) proclaimed April 26 – May 3, 2020, as Stewardship Week, marking the 65th year of the national event. In celebration of Stewardship Week, Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District sponsored a poster contest. Corresponding with stewardship week, the contest theme was “Where Would We Bee Without Pollinators?” The Geauga SWCD received numerous entries. The winners are: Grades 2-3: first place – Thomas Skytta, of Jordak Elementary School, and second place – Michael Yeager, of Westwood Elementary School; Grades 4-6: first place – Janna Winningham, of Westwood Elementary School, and second place
– Bethany Shively, of 4-H Club Plant Masters; Grades 7-9: first place – Jacob Shively, of 4-H Club G.E.A.R, and second place – Sarah Shively, of 4-H Club Plant Masters; and Grades 10-12: first place – Sarah Skytta, of Cardinal High School. Winners will be recognized at the Geauga SWCD 76th open house and annual meeting on Oct. 17 at Geauga County Fairgrounds Natural Resources Area. The first place winners of each category moved on to the state competition, where they have a chance to move on to the national competition. For information, or to view the winning posters, visit www.geaugaswcd.com or contact Geauga SWCD at 440-834-1122.
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Faith Matters
Changing Seasons Everyone knows that summer is depart- choices; mysteriously, but persistently drawing and autumn is moving in. The signs are ing us closer to Himself. Because He made all around us. us and loves us, He refuses to just leave us Like most of the garden vegetables, the alone. You and I were actually designed to corn stalks have taken on a dull brown color. walk in fellowship with our Creator. Some tree leaves have already begun to fall. When we look into the Bible, we discover The nights are getting chilly and the kids are the wisdom of God’s words, ready to help us back in school. I quite like the new season. and guide us. If we take time to talk to the Who doesn’t enjoy a fresh picked crunchy ap- Lord, He listens and responds as a caring Faple or a sip of cider right out of the press? ther. The change of seasons is an integral part of I have learned that the toughest seasons our way of life here in Northeast of life can actually be the most Ohio. valuable and impactful. We grow In many ways our lives can stronger, wiser and our roots go also be seen and understood from deeper when difficulties arrive on a seasonal point of view. Even the the scene. For 23 years my wife Bible tells us that “there is a time and I cared for our second son, for everything, and a season for Wade, who was profoundly disevery activity under heaven.” abled. He never took one step or So what season are you in? uttered a single word. He strugAre you a teenager full of energy, By Roger Kruse gled with major health issues inbut also self-doubt? Perhaps you cluding seizures, difficulties with are a senior citizen daily dealing with health breathing, sleeping and eating. Surgeries and issues that just won’t go away. Maybe you emergency hospitalizations were a way of life. are a new mom trying to juggle the many reAt times we were frazzled, worn out and sponsibilities of life, work and motherhood. It discouraged. However, something else was could be that you now work from home as the happening. Our faith was being tested and pandemic has changed so many things. You made stronger. Our compassion and caring may be single and wondering how and when, for others were being developed. Perhaps or even if, your life partner is going to arrive most of all, our dependency on the God who on the scene. is trustworthy and faithful was being made There are so many factors that can affect sure. We learned that His promises are true. our lives. Some come to us by choice and The words of Romans 8:28 became a buildothers just barge their way in without an in- ing block for life. “And we know that in all vitation. Some circumstances are temporary, things God works for the good of those who while other changes linger and affect our love Him, who have been called according to lives over a long period of time. His purpose.” I think it is helpful for us to take some No matter what season of life you are in, time to think about where we are at in life. God is there to meet you. His love, presence Instead of just plowing ahead and scrambling and benevolent purposes will bless and susto cope with change, why not reflect on the tain you. Focus your faith on Jesus. He will meaning and direction of your life? never fail nor forsake you. We like to think that we are in the driver’s seat, in full control. However, God is also Roger Kruse is happy to be writing for the working. He has a plan and purpose for each Middlefield Post again! Thanks to the Karlovec life. He weaves His will into the fabric of our Media Group for their new publishing efforts.
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from page 1 Andy Ohman, owner of Briar Hill Health Care Residence in Middlefield Village, talking about UH’s response to Ohman’s request for help when the coronavirus struck seniors at the facility. He likened the virus to a “tidal wave” hitting both patients and staff, especially when residents who succumbed to the virus had to go through it alone because their families were not able to visit. Ohman said he called the hospital and was gratified at their immediate response. “UH came in right away,” Ohman said, adding they offered order, structure, equipment and a plan on how to proceed. In addition, UH sent personnel and helped make part of the newly-remodeled facility into a remote hospital. “They showed compassion and bravery. We owe them a debt of gratitude,” Ohman said. Zenty said Briar Hill’s story is amazing and highlighted UH’s emergency response team’s positive effect on a whole community. Knowing COVID-19 was on the horizon and coming fast, UH responded by making 5,100 beds available in its 18 facilities across northern Ohio, but, fortunately, the area was not hit as hard by the virus as many other regions, he said “On our worst day, we had 95 (COVID-19) patients, but we were ready,” Zenty said. “We’d rather be over-prepared than underprepared.” Financially, UH has been resilient, supporting clinical, psycho-social and family needs of patients while cutting its capital budget, he said, adding UH leadership expects to end the year in a better fiscal situation than many other hospitals that are taking a loss this year. UH received some federal CARE Act funds, which has given Zenty hope UH will end the year in the black, he said. Now six months into the crisis, UH is working to return to normal, contacting and rescheduling nearly all the patients who had their appointments and elective surgeries canceled due to the virus, he said. An ongoing mission is to re-imagine the health care system in place, rethink the organization and reinvest in the projects that have been delayed, Zenty said. Another shift is to redesign the hospital’s supply chain, which is 80% dependent on group purchase ordering. Testing kits and personal protecting equipment became hard to find in the early months of the pandemic. “We didn’t have swabs to do the tests — 100% of those nasal swabs were manufactured in Italy — the first country in Europe to shut down. They totally stopped exporting,” he said. “The majority of our PPE came out of China. China went on lockdown.” UH has invested in PPE production in South Carolina, bringing essential item manufacture back to the U.S. “We hope to do more of that,” Zenty said. The new normal for UH includes virtual appointments with patients via their computers, called telehealth, leading to higher patient satisfaction ratings, he said. Also, staffs and administrators throughout the organization are meeting every couple of weeks to evaluate the COVID-19 situation and find solutions, creating a new espirit de corps.
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With telehealth and more people working from home, more patients can be “seen” in less time, Zenty said. “It totally changes our office space needs,” he said, adding people staying away from hospitals and fewer emergency room visits have led to a 25% to 30% drop in facility usage. The virus has brought some changes to the medical field. Zenty said he heard of one 94-year-old patient who liked his virtual visits so well he said he didn’t want to go back to a doctor’s office ever again. “I think we are at the leading edge of telehealth,” Zenty said. He also said he is confident the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will not be taking any chances in approving a vaccine for the coronavirus. “They are not going to be shortcutting the protocol,” he said, adding he hopes a vaccine becomes available by the end of 2020.
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Real Estate Following is a list of real estate transfers for the weeks ending Aug. 28, Sept. 4 and Sept. 11, 2020, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office. Transfers may involve the sale of land only. HUNTSBURG TOWNSHIP Bonnie L. Brown (TOD), 12026 Hunt Road, to Robert D. Stutzman, $105,000. (2.00 acres) Ronald R. Blair, 11280 Clay St., to Jacklyn L. Lamison, $155,000. (3.03 acres) Wayne M. Troyer, Pioneer Road, to Paul J. and Elizabeth D. Shrock, $90,000. (10.12 acres) Wayne M. Troyer, Pioneer Road, to Aaron D. and Maria J. Mast, $90,000. (10.20 acres) Allan L. Fritsch, 11231 Madison Road, to Johanna Davison, $20,000. (2.00 acres) Martin J. Miller, Burton Windsor Road, to Rudy J. Miller, $94,000. (10.94 acres) Kim E. and Daniel L. Mullet, 11995 Hunt Road, to Robert N. Farinacci, $333,000. (10.00 acres) MIDDLEFIELD TOWNSHIP Jacob J. and Betty J. Gingerich, 16156 Shedd Road, to Jacob Gingerich Construction LLC, $16,500. (6.52 acres) Jacob J. and Betty J. Gingerich, 16156 Shedd Road, to Billy M. and Elizabeth M.
Troyer, $120,000. (1.42 acres) Mark D. and Miriam F. Schmucker, 15600 Bundysburg Road, to Johnny W. Byler and Linda C. Miller, $145,000. (5.53 acres) Allen Y. and Susan S. Byler, 16311 Nauvoo Road, to Pollyanna and Joseph I. J. Eicher, $180,000. (3.00 acres) Etta W., Samuel W. and Ruth W. Byler, 17831 Nauvoo Road, to Andrew B. and Barbara J. Miller, $7,500. (0.75 acres) Etta W. and Lydiann W. Byler, 17701 Nauvoo Road, to Byler’s Kiln Drying LLC, $2,700. (0.29 acres) Etta W., Samuel W. and Ruth W. Byler, 17831 Nauvoo Road, to Byler’s Kiln Drying LLC, $4,300. (0.46 acres) Etta W., Samuel W. and Ruth W. Byler, 17831 Nauvoo Road, to Etta W. and Lydiann W. Byler, $3,500. (0.36 acres) MIDDLEFIELD VILLAGE Helmuth and Linda Schick, 15325 Royal Oak Drive, to Rudy C. Grecar, $215,000. (0.21 acres) Kymberley Hackle (TOD), 15657 Elmwood St., to Jeffrey C. Pausch, $176,000. (0.33 acres) KraftMaid Cabinetry Inc., 15535 South State Ave., to AGNL Pantry LLC, $44,230,000. (140.94 acres) KraftMaid Cabinetry Inc., 16052 Industrial Parkway, to AGNL Pantry LLC, $11,200,000. (13.12 acres) PARKMAN TOWNSHIP William H. and Homer H. Yoder, 18489 Hobart Road, to Allen J. and Katie M. Weaver, $280,000. (8.00 acres) Terence S. and Denise A. Milhollan, 18295 Madison Road, to BAL Investments LLC, $75,000. (0.41 acres) Madelyn C. Milhollan, 18305 Madison Road, to BAL Investments LLC, $75,000. (0.59 acres) Candeloro A. and Donna M. Donato, Amblaire Road, to Ryan and Sarita Slone, $24,000. (2.77 acres) John Henry Troyer, 17300 Bundysburg Road, to Mose J. and Anna Marie Troyer, $3,000. (0.30 acres) Mose J. and Anna Marie Troyer, Bundysburg Road, to John Henry Troyer, $6,300. (2.00 acres)
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Classifieds AUTOS & PARTS 2007 Pontiac Grand Prix 4-door sedan, 147,000 miles, runs good. $2,400 OBO. 440488-8407. (2) Kayaks, 3.5 tractor implements, boat motor, kitchen and end tables, table saw. 440-901-4026. Cash for Junk Vehicles: running or not, classics/big trucks/etc., free removal, call/text Zac 440-679-7293.
FOR RENT Chardon, available October 1st, 3 BR, 1 1/2 BA house, 3-car garage. Refrigerator and stove included. No smoking, no pets. $975/month+utilities. Chardon Schools! 440 285 2247.
COMMERCIAL RENTALS Commercial building for lease: 5,200 sqft with office, ample parking, 2 minutes East of Chardon Square on Rt 6, 440-3137626.
FOR SALE Two Used JL Audio 12W6v2 Subs, Two Used Pioneer Mono PDX-M6 Amps. All Wiring Included. Excellent Condition. Priced To Sell. $400. 440-552-4400. Duck hunting package: 14’ camouflage John boat with electric motor, decoys, Coleman stove, heater, waders, boots, life vests and much more. 216-406-0424
Classified substitutes needed at Cardinal Schools! Aides, cooks, custodial, drivers, nurses. Must pass background check. Rates: $10-$20/hr. 440-632-0261. SALES REP: Karlovec Media Group is hiring an inside sales representative to work from our Chesterland office. We are seeking self-motivated salespeople who aren’t afraid of a challenge. Karlovec Media Group publishes the Geauga County Maple Leaf, Chesterland News, Middlefield Post and Kirtland Chronicle. Sales areas will include both print and online media. Candidates must be able to manage time wisely and meet deadlines. All of our staff must be willing to work in a team environment to help grow our newspapers. The ability to understand and livewith a deadline-driven business is a must. The ideal candidate would have at least one year of sales experience. Submit resumes to editor@geaugamapleleaf.com
PETS & ANIMALS Lacey is an adorable, playful 3-month old spayed & vaccinated female gray tiger kitten who needs indoor home. Rebecca 440-321-2485.
REAL ESTATE Thompson Twp – 1 acre scenic rolling building lot, side street lots of privacy. $12,900. 440-289-0708.
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Rainbow webbing 1” wide 100 yard roll $25, perfect for belts, tote handles, pet leashes/collars, horse halters, 440-7294134 or SLW4134@att.net.
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Thinking about the holidays? Vendor 2063 features Fall and Christmas decorations at Marketplace Mall, 15864 Nauvoo Rd., Middlefield (part of Heritage Marketplace). Open M-F 10-5:30 and Sat. 10-5. Gravely attachments in good shape, tillers, snow blowers, sulkies, L-8, much moree. Make offer, Must Sell. 440-5489831. Woodworking power equipment & misc tools. Cub Cadet w/small trailer, Ariens snow thrower. 440-974-9363. Clean dining room set. Table, six chairs, tea cart, hutch and dry sink. 440-974-9363.
GARAGE/ESTATE SALES CHESTERLAND: Saturday, September 26th, 9am-2pm. Books, household goods, records, depression glass, rubber stamps, and much more. 12655 Hovey Dr. HARTSGROVE: HUGE 3-day Estate sale. Also, home for sale. September 24 & 25 9am-6pm. September 26 9am-4pm. Tools, equipment, engine stand, circular saws, vintage antiques, 1800 butter churn, furniture, housewares, holiday, crafts. 5337 State Route 534. If you need to have a moving sale or estate sale call Kathy Willis at 440-8403226, partial estate buyouts also.
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Math - Tutoring Pre-Algebra Thru Calculus. 440-338-3563 Buckeye Stoneworks: we specialize in Amherst sandstone, we custom cut all projects for masons, landscapers, builders, contractors, and residential, by appt only, call 440-632-0188 leave message. Amish girl looking for cleaning babysitting jobs. Maria. 440-548-5809.
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