Huntsburg-born, Elizabeth Noreika Joins Fox 8 News
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Middlef ieldPOST Volume 10 ~ Issue 19 April 27, 2016 www.middlefieldpost.com Neighborly News from Middlefield, Parkman, Huntsburg and Surrounding Communities Inside ... Finding Courage to Get Back in the Saddle By Eunice Jung H Village of Middlefield Page 2 Cardinal Schools Page 6 Berkshire Schools Page 26 MP Photo Contest Page 26 Postal Customer Local / ECRWSS OR CURRENT RESIDENT Middlefield Post P.O. Box 626 Middlefield, OH 44062 PreSort Std U.S. Postage PAID Middlefield, OH 44062 Permit No. 77 For up-to-date community news go to www.MiddlefieldPost.com ello my name is Eunice and I had the pleasure of riding at Rich Bradshaw’s training stable last month. This event was very special to me because it was the first time I was riding with my father, and also it was my first time riding since my tragic accident five years ago. Here is my story. Ever since I was a child, I had an insatiable obsession with horses. I loved all animals but there was something extra special about horses. I grew up in the suburbs of Baltimore, Maryland where there are not too many farms around. So whenever we go on a road trip and we pass by a horse farm, the entire family had to pull over so that I could gaze at the field while hoping to pet some horses. Years passed by until finally, after graduating from college and moving to Cleveland with my sister, I was able to afford the time and money to get riding lessons. Looking back, the autumn of 2010 was one of the best times of my life. I would spend countless hours at the barn, doing choirs, brushing horses, shoveling manure, all of which were very enjoyable to me. I find that there’s something magical about the fresh clean morning air with a hint of dirt and hay. I spent about four months in Cleveland, before moving onto the next chapter in my life, which was attending graduate school in Korea. Although Korea is a very small country with most of the universities located in cities, my school and my home was in the countryside where there was a riding stable nearby. I just want to point out that horse riding in Korea is not very common because of scarce resources (land and horses). It can be considered an expensive hobby, so there are not many trainers available for people who want to ride for pleasure. Nonetheless, I was lucky enough that I had a small stable near m y h o m e which I could stop by at my convenience. Having moved to a different country and a different riding Eunice and Spud getting ready for a ride! (MP Photo/ Mandy Boggs) school, I had to learn again from the basics. I rode for think nothing of this situation, but for me, it about four months, and was just learning to was the first time that something had gone canter, when that unfortunate day in April wrong. To top it off, no one had ever told me happened. how to react in emergency situation such as It was a typical morning; just like any this. If I had known that I should break my other day, I went early to the farm to ride fall by grabbing onto the mane or the neck, before I go to class. I was riding a light I could have saved myself from a lot of pain. brown Quarter horse named Kang Hwa When my horse abruptly stopped, my body in a fast-paced canter, when suddenly he was thrown from the saddle in full speed, got spooked and came to a complete stop. Continued on page 8 Many experienced riders reading this will Huntsburg-born, Elizabeth Noreika Joins Fox 8 News By Colleen Lockhart E play a reporting role in the other evening lizabeth Noreika is the newest member broadcasts. Being part of the Fox 8 team of the Fox 8 family, joining Bill Martin as co-anchor of Fox 8 News at 7 p.m. Noreika grew up in Geauga County, watching Fox 8 News and actually visited Fox 8 News as a high school student interested in TV news. Noreika went to school at beautiful Ohio University, studying political science and telecommunications, then went straight to her first job in Oak Hill, W.V. as a weekend weather person and a multimedia journalist. She moved to Charleston, W.V .and stayed there for several years, then worked in Boston as an anchor and reporter and now is back in Cleveland. “There’s nothing like (l-r) Elizabeth Noreika and Bill Martin (MP Photo/Noreika) coming home and being able to deliver the news to the people is so surreal at times, because most of the who matter most to you in this world. Fox people who work here are the same people 8 has given me the wonderful opportunity who worked here when I was still living at to be able to do so and I couldn’t feel home in Huntsburg. It wasn’t even like I more blessed or happier,” said Noreika. was starting at a new place and having to “I anchor the 7 p.m. with Bill Martin and get to know everyone, it’s more like I came back to where I’m supposed to be and I was welcomed with open arms. Everyone here is as friendly and genuine as they appear on screen and they have made me feel so very welcome. Noreika grew up in Huntsburg and her first job was at the Huntsburg Dairy Whip. She attended Huntsburg Elementary School, which is no more and makes her kind of sad, but she does like to visit the grounds during the Huntsburg Pumpkin Festival. She is a graduate of Cardinal High School in Middlefield. “One of my favorite places is the Century Village in Burton and Sun Rise Farms,” Noreika said. “There is just something different about the air in Geauga County that makes me feel right at home as soon as I’m there. It’s so nice I don’t have to go months, or even years before experiencing the wonderful sense of home anymore because I’m already here. Being able to deliver the news to the people who matter the most to me in the world is such a blessing and very rewarding. I am so happy to be home.” community Save the Date! Behind the Badge June 18, 2016 SPECIAL SPRING SALE Fri, April 29 & Sat, April 30 MIDDLEFIELD ORIGINAL CHEESE CO-OP BUY 2 pounds of cheese & get 1 pound of our own cheese FREE! Closed on Thurs, May 5th Stop In For All Your Favorite Deli Meats & Cheeses First Place - Renee Tracy and Browse Our Amish Country Store Second Place - Micheal Winners of the Easter Baskets: Chumbers, W. Farmington The Gift Basket Winner from Pine Craft Expo: Sam J. Miller, Newcomb Rd • Goat Milk Cheeses • Amish Homemade Jams & Jellies • Grass Fed Cheeses • Maple Syrup • Organic Cheeses • Ice Cream & Treats • Fudge • And Much, Much More! 16942 Kinsman Road • Middlefield 44062 Fax: 440-632-0892 • Ph: 440-632-5567 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm • Saturday 8am-4pm • Closed Sunday Acreage, Acreage, Acreage!! 12979 Madison Rd HUGE Price Reduction from $375,000 to $325,000. 5 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2456 Sq.Ft., 40 acres zoned industrial Opportunity awaits! 14806 Glen Valley Asking $225,000. 4BR 4BA 3024 sqft of Living Area with Huge Finished Basement. Beautifully updated in 2016: Entire house interior was just freshly painted. Brand NEW granite counter tops with NEW sink in kitchen. All NEW ceramic tile flooring in kitchen, half bath and foyer. NEW Carpet in office/ den, living room, stairway and all bedrooms upstairs. Mayor Ben Garlich administered the oath of office to Officer Bryan Dawson during the regular April Middlefield Village Council meeting. Dawson was promoted from a part-time to a full-time police officer, contingent upon his completing requirements. (l-r) Mayor Ben Garlich, Officer Bryan Dawson and Chief Joe Tucholski. Bugs in Books at Middlefield Library By Kara Fennell Walker G et buggy at the Middlefield Library in May. We›ll start off with The Wonderful World of Eric Carle on Saturday, May 7 at 10 a.m. Families are invited to spin a web with the very busy spider, crawl through the grass with the clumsy click beetle, and take part in lots of other fun activities inspired by the works of Eric Carle. Next up is Insect Extravaganza on Tuesday, May 10 at 4 p.m. Children in grades K-4, discover the world of insects all around us. Learn which ones we can't live without and about their unusual body parts and varying lifecycles, presented by Geauga Park District. Please call the library to register, or visit www. geaugalibrary.net. Here are a few children’s books about insects that you might enjoy while you wait for our fun bug programs. “The Ladybug Race” by Amy Nielander. Hundreds of ladybugs red, orange, brown, yellow, and black race across the pages of this book, each hoping to be the first to cross the finish line. Will the winner be the fastest? Or the kindest? Maybe there will be more than one winner. What does it mean to win? Ladybugs don t speak our language, so there are no words, just pictures. Turn the pages and watch the bugs compete in this exciting race. “Love from the Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle. “You are the cherry on my cake; you make the sun shine brighter; you make my heart flutter.” Using a range of images from the World of Eric Carle, and featuring the Very Hungry Caterpillar, this special gift book gives all the reasons why someone special makes the world a better and brighter place. “Bugs, Bees, and other Fuzzy Creatures” by DK. What’s the buzz? Learn about the insect world with fun activities and amazing facts. Discover why bees buzz and why ladybugs are red as you complete different fun craft activities. Filled with bees, bugs, worms, and more, this book is the perfect spring and summertime companion for children. “The Usborne Big Book of Bugs” by Emily Bone. From an amazing stick insect longer than your arm to gigantic spiders as big as a dinner plate, this book’s huge fold-out pages let readers discover how big some of the biggest bugs in the world really are. “Busy Bug Builds a Fort” by David A. Carter. Busy Bug wants to build a fort. But how? Then his friend Bitsy Bee stops by and shows Busy that there are building things all around! “Walter’s Wonderful Web” by Tim Hopgood. A determined little spider named Walter is trying to make a sturdy web that will stand up to the blustery wind. The webs he makes at first are woven in special shapes--a triangle, a square, a circle--but they are still wobbly. Can Walter make a web that is both wonderful and strong? The Middlefield Library is located at 16167 E. High St. (44062). Call 440-632-1961. & 14886 Thompson Ave Asking Only $110,000. Amazing price for this Beautifully updated 4 bedrooms, 1 bath charming colonial in Middlefield Village. This remodeled century home has newer furnace, flooring, windows, electrical, House Roof in 2009, Garage roof in 2014, sump pump in 2014. Ann Blair & Rick Chambers, Realtors Keller Williams-Geauga Realty Group [email protected] 440-682-0155 www.neohiorealestategroup.com 2 www.middlefieldpost.com April 27, 2016 Cornhole Games Many Colors Picnic Tables • Arbors • Gliders • Adirondack Chairs & Benches • Swings Wishing Wells • Bridges • Screened Gazebos • Pergolas & Lots More! 17071 Tavern Rd. (Rt. 168), Middlefield • 440-548-2657 www.CountrysideGazebosMiddlefieldOh.com 1 Auntie’s Antique Mall 2 Beans Coffee Shop & Bistro** 15567 Main Market (Rte. 422) Parkman (44080) 440-548-5353 121 Main St. Chardon (44024) 440-286-7545 Take 10% off your purchase of any item over $20.00 Tour participants receive a free small plain coffee with any purchase during their visit! 25 Western Reserve Country Store 12285 Ravenna Rd. (Rte. 44) Chardon (44024) 440-285-3143 Tour Day only SPECIALS! Enjoy free refreshments, enter to win free pet food and take 10% off your TOTAL purchase! 24 White House Chocolates 14607 Kinsman Rd. (Rte. 87) Burton (44021) 440-834-3133 Enjoy a free chocolate covered pretzel rod in your choice of white, dark or milk chocolate. 23 West Geauga Plaza Chesterland Floral 12650 West Geauga Plaza (Rte. 322 & Rte. 306) Unit 2 Chesterland (44023) 440-729-8989 Enjoy free refreshments while checking out new spring merchandise and receive a free carnation (1 per person). Receive a coupon for your next visit. 22 Warren’s Spirited Kitchen** 14614 East Park St. Burton (44021) 440-273-8100 ` 3 Between 2 Rivers Trading Co.** 4 5 Century Village Museum D & S Farm and Garden Supply** 6 12500 Fowlers Mill Rd. 4783 Gates East Rd. 14590 E. Park St. 4367 St. Rte. 87 Chardon (44024) Middlefield (44062) Burton (44021) Mesopotamia (44439) 440-286-2024 440-693-4632 440-834-1492 330-885-0005 Take a self-guided tour of the Taste our Apple Butter, enter Enjoy a fairy garden demo, Receive a free gift, 5% off first floor of this iconic light snacks and color & learn our Gift Basket raffle, take 10% store purchases, and 10% off off your non-food purchase. 1834 Grist Mill different mediums you can all flower purchases! Get a coupon to come back use on paper or fabric. Free while sampling some of their for a free tour. gift with purchase! delicious products! ` Destination Geauga’s 14th Annual 7 Spring Drive-It-Yourself Tour Saturday, May 14th` 10am-4pm Tour maps and information available from the Destination Geauga office by phone 440632-1538, website www. DestinationGeauga.com, or in person (14907 S. State Ave., Middlefield) also available at each tour stop location, and in tourism brochure racks around the county! Indulge in home-made donuts and coffee. Browse the Book/ Gift Shop and take 10% off any purchase. Geauga Lyric Theater Guild 101 Water St. Chardon (44024) 440-285-7701 Enjoy a rare backstage tour of this Historic Theater and purchase your Season Pass on Tour Day for $10 off! NOTE: Map not to scale. Numbers are to give a GENERAL IDEA of location. 9 Hastings Dairy & Rowdy Cow Creamery** 13181 Claridon Troy Rd. Burton (44021) ` Get your Tour Map stamped at each location 440-635-0313 Sample fresh milk bottled at this working dairy farm. Buy 1 half gallon OR 2 pints and get 1 pint free (limit 1 pint per person) Shop Local Buy Local 10 His Daughter** 15960 East High St. (Rte. 87) Middlefield (44062) 440-487-0724 Browse this delightful location and receive 10% off your purchases, a free gift and a coupon for your return visit! 11 Honey Hill Peddler return and try the spectacular new weekend breakfast menu! ` Enjoy Samples, Drawings, Tours 20 Totally Fit** and Special Sales 14966 S. State Ave. (Rte. 608) and Giveaways Middlefield (44062) 440-724-5921 _ Join us for the Finale beginning Demos of Yoga, TRX Suspenat 3pm inside the sion Training & more - receive Middlefield 25% off when you sign up for Market Pavilion any of our group classes or 15848 Nauvoo Rd., personal training sessions. for entertainment, 19 Smylies** auctions, vendors 17506 Madison Rd. (Rte. 528) and free snacks Middlefield (44062) (additional food 440-221-6793 available). Free essential oil sample with purchase of a diffuser. Free ** Denotes FIRST ZYTO scans. 20% off Simplicity TIME Tour Stop vacuums. Raffle ticket for a special prize drawing! The Nest 18 Reba’s Second Look 17 153 Main St. 14449 Old State Rd. (Rte. 608) Chardon (44024) Middlefield (44062) 440-862-1441 440-632-0510 Tour the crafting studio while Geauga Amish Historical Library** 15240 Shedd Rd. 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Middlefield (44062) Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor! the FONTANELLE group, inc., publisher of the without their support, this day would not be possible 16 Nature Lover’s Nest** 15 Middlefield Original 17169 Swine Creek Rd. Middlefield (44062) 440-632-9720 Cheese Co-op 16942 Kinsman Rd. Middlefield (44062) 440-632-5567 Visit the NEW upper level! munching on goodies (while sup- Enjoy refreshments and receive a Enjoy free samples of our Complimentary Refreshments. A plies last). PLUS receive 10% off chance to win one of many prices all Nest Merchandise. Receive Gift free bird seed sample. Enter free delicious cheese as you shop. Tour drawings for baskets and 10% off Participants receive a free 8oz bag and receive 10% off your Basket drawing entry entire purchases! one item of your choice. of fresh cheese curds for snacking! with every purchase. 14 Kalle Naturals 17677 Reeves Rd. Middlefield (44062) 440-548-2007 440-632-5822 Enjoy samples of fresh-baked Amish bread & jam. Make your reservations & pay for your ‘Open Seating Night’ on Tour Day and receive $2 off per person. All receive coupon for $1 off later booking. 13 Juiced Smoothie Bar** 206 Center St. Chardon (44024) 440-226-3201 Free samples of some of our supplements and organic natural Tour Day: Made-to-order salad products. Receive a free reusable or wrap and a tasty, healthy shopping bag to take home your smoothie special & get a coupon purchases and if you spend over for your next visit! $25 get a $5 coupon for next time! April 27, 2016 www.middlefieldpost.com 3 Briar Hill Health Care Residence The Supremacy of Love Vicki Wilson Director of Marketing – The Hills E very business has its beginnings for a reason. An entrepreneur has an idea, a group of investors decide to pool their resources, or perhaps a person hears a call to his or her heart to serve others. Choosing a nursing home for a loved one is possibly the most important decision a family must make. It is truly a great responsibility to make a decision of this magnitude knowing it will so dramatically affect the life of someone we value and cherish. If there is one distinguishing factor, one significant value, one primary thing that would separate The Hills homes from another, it is love. What holds a family together? What one factor is important above all others, above money, above material possessions, above all else? Love. Love is a commitment to each other to do what is right. Love is the unselfish, loyal and benevolent concern for the good of another. We support each other, encourage each other, and sacrifice for each other because we love. Love is the cornerstone on which The Hills family of nursing homes was built. We care deeply about our residents, about who they are and what they need. Ensuring that each resident receives respect, dignity and the best service that we can deliver is evidence of that love. We care for our residents, we care for their families, and we care for each other. If there is a scarlet thread that weaves throughout the sentiments and stories our customers share, it is the loving care they receive at one of the Hills’ family of homes. “Dear Staff at Briar Hill H ealth Care Residence, Thank you for your kind ness, care, support and fr iendship. Briar Hill is truly a special, wonderful place to call home. My family is gratef ul to you for all of the lo ving ways you cared for my M om the past few years. I know she thrived on the attent ion, and the kindness an d laughter you shared with her. As her only child, I ap preciate how you cared fo r me too! Even though I could not give her the care she needed at home, I thank you for the special times I was able to have with her. It w as because you took excelle nt care of her that I was able to concentrate on being he r daughter, not her caregi ver. Mom loved you all and co nsidered the nurses and “her girls” a part of our family . I learned to trust and de pend on you too because you were there to support all of us. I have precious memories of my Mom’s last years at Briar Hill. Thank you for stayin g in touch with me to se e how I’m doing. I’d like to com e back to volunteer for th e residents and with the pe ople my Mom counted as her family. I’m grateful for al l of you. Sincerely, “We are called to serve those who are entrusted to us.” A Thankful Daughter” 440-632-5241 | www.briarhillhealthcare.com | 15950 Pierce Street | Middlefield Village, OH 44062 4 www.middlefieldpost.com April 27, 2016 By Rick Seyer A Look Back in Time days gone by Positive Methods. Positive Results. Group Classes and Private Training for Puppies and Adult Dogs Dog Training for Family Dogs • Resolving Problem Behaviors: Fearful, Aggressive, Destructive • Basic and Advanced Household Obedience • Specialized Skill and Recreational Classes COLD NOSE COMPANIONS, LLC DOG TRAINING 12531 GAR Highway • Chardon, Ohio • (3/4 mile east of the Chardon Square on Route 6) 855.286.DOGS (3647) • www.coldnosecompanions.com TENT & TRUNK SALE Desc.: Middlefield Post Proof No.: 1 - 9/14/12 Size Finished: 5” x 1.75" Colors: 1c Designer: DeSimoni Graphic Design A Community Yard Sale May 21st 8am-4pm Spring is here! This photo is of the Printing Plant of The Middlefield Messenger, Middlefield’s first weekly newspaper, taken probably around 1900. Shown here are editor Lee Murdock, (right)and Joe White. The Messenger began publishing in the early 1890s and was printed one page at a time on a hand-operated press. The name was changed to The Middlefield Times in 1903. It was later consolidated with Burton’s newspaper Geauga Leader and the name was changed to the Geauga Times Leader that continued publishing until 1993. Flea Marketers Welcome! INDOOR & OUTDOOR SPACES AVAI LABLE Clean out your clutter! Indoor Spaces 6’x6’ - $12 Outdoor Spaces 12’x12’ - $20 20’x20’ - $40 Call Stephanie Today to Reserve Your Space 855-315-5665 or email [email protected] 4300 Kinsman Rd. NW Mesopotamia, OH 44439 “Caring for the Whole Family” Here is a photo for our Parkman readers. It is the Johnson Hardware that was located on what is now Route 528 near the intersection with Route 422. It was owned by Earl L. Johnson, who, in addition to his business, held the office of township clerk for many years. In talking to some of Parkman’s current longtime residents, they recall being served by Stubby Johnson. The building in earlier years served as the switchboard location for the Parkman Telephone Company that was formed in 1902. In later years it was the location of Star Cycle. Finally a Doctor that actually cares... I am not just a number... he knows me by my name! The early Egyptians built the Great Sphinx so that it points directly toward the rising sun on the spring equinox. Fast Delivery • Quality Materials • Competitive Prices LAKESIDE SAND & GRAVEL Since 1954 • 62 Years of Service Residential & Commercial • Washed Sand & Gravel • Road & Driveway Gravel • Limestone Products 3498 Frost Road, Mantua 44255 Mastercard, Visa and Discover Accepted • Screened Topsoil • Fill Sand & Dirt • Landscape Boulders 330-274-2569 www.lakesidesandgravel.com Providing The Care You Deserve! Infants, Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors Jon J. Floriano, MD 440-632-1118 Middlefield Clinic Harrington Square, Middlefield ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS! April 27, 2016 www.middlefieldpost.com 5 cardinal local schools The third quarter sixth-grade Dedicated Dozen are rewarded with breakfast for their efforts in the classroom. (MP Photo/CSD) Dedicated Dozen Receive Breakfast orwell window & door Lic#17196 & 24395 merryfield electric, inc Quality Products • Always Good Pricing Residential - commercial Industrial • Retail Electrical Supplies • Full Line of Baseboard Heat • Installation Available • Free Estimates windows doors Siding New Construction or Replacement 14915 Madison Road Middlefield, OH 44062 440.632.0496 440.632.5872 Each quarter Cardinal Middle School rewards a group of a dozen sixth-grade students with breakfast. This group of students is known as the Dedicated Dozen. Sixth-grade teachers use behavior, grades and PRIDE points to determine which students are the best of the best for the quarter. A special emphasis was placed on effort during the third quarter and those Dedicated Dozen students received their breakfast reward at the end of March. Teachers said they had a hard time limiting the number to 12, so there are 15 in the newest group which includes: John A., Olivia B., Kathryn B., Chloe D., Lindsay H., Lorelei H., Anthony L., John Mark M., Micah M., Olivia O., Aaron R., Jordan R., Karalyn R., Lauren S. and Edward Y. Congratulations! InstallatIon avaIlable 8221 Parker Road, Orwell 44076 440-437-8458 Marvin Shrock, Owner e y l l F a o V o d n a r G & OUTDOORS, twear llc LARGE SELECTION HUNTING & FISHING OF NAME BRAND SHOES & BOOTS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY! SUPPLIES HORSE TACK & MORE! 440-437-7080 | Hours: M-Th 8-5pm, Fri 8-6pm, Sat 8-3pm 8141 Parker Road, Orwell (1 Mile West of Rt 45, 1/2 Mile South of Rt 322) Cardinal Intermediate (l - r) Ana M., Starr D. and Bryant C. Not pictured is Danica T. (MP Photo/ Kiwanis) East Geauga Kiwanis Recognized Students The East Geauga Kiwanis Club recently gave recognition to third-graders Cardinal Intermediate Schools for being outstanding students as chosen by their teachers. They all received a certificate and four elementary fiction books from the East Geauga Kiwanis Club. Sophomore Selected to Attend HOBY Sophomore Brendan W. will represent Cardinal High School at this year’s Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership seminar in June at Youngstown State University. HOBY’s flagship program, the State Leadership Seminar (LS) is designed to help high school sophomores to recognize their leadership talents and apply them to become effective, ethical leaders in their home, school, workplace and community. The seminar curriculum is based on the Social Change Model of Leadership and develops leadership from three perspectives: personal leadership, group leadership and leadership for society. Congratulations Brendan - enjoy your time! CHS Sophomore Brendan W. has been selected to represent Cardinal at the Hugh O’Brian Youth (HOBY) Leadership seminar at YSU this summer.(MP Photo/CSD) 6 www.middlefieldpost.com April 27, 2016 community By Joe Novak Financial Independence I n my last column I wrote about financial illiteracy and how many American’s are living on the edge. A little known fact is that 57 percent of American’s do not put one cent away for their future. If you are counting on your parents leaving you a windfall of an inheritance; the average inheritance is spent in 18 months. I can tell you that all the hard work and sacrifice it takes to become financially independent and debt free is well worth the effort. There are no better feelings than being truly loved by someone and being debt free. If someone says they love you but their spending habits are drowning you in debt, they may be more in love with your wallet; Hey, I am just saying! Here is how you start toward financial independence. You reach financial success by saving one dollar at a time, not by winning the lottery. 1. Write down every penny you spend during a month; house payment, rent, car payment, coffee, meals, groceries; everything! At the end of the month add up all you’ve spent and see what you can do without. You may be surprised at how much you spent on junk you didn’t need. 2. Make a budget with fixed expenses is a priority. You can find examples on line and find a plan that works for you. Save 10 percent of every paycheck for your retirement. Items like dinners out, movies and concerts should only be enjoyed if you can’t pay cash and never take out a loan for a vacation - NEVER! 3. What can you scale back on? A less expensive phone plan, pay for view, eating out, liquor and if you smoke, improve your health and bottom line by quitting. 4. Plan your meals around what is on sale that week and do your waistline and your budget some good by cutting out the chips, Twinkies and Latte’s. Start jogging at lunch and skip the fast food line for some fruit that is in season and good for you. Get a water filter and skip the bottled water. 5. Put off a large purchase until you can save up and pay cash for it, finding it on sale is a plus! 6. Get a second source of income and put all of those earnings away for the future. You should have at least six months reserve for emergencies, layoffs or unforeseen expenses. 7. American’s learned little from the last crash in 2009. The next one will be worse, longer and devastating for many who are going to lose much. In 2008, I pulled out of the stock market; I never lost a cent. To find out what Joe would do, e-mail questions to [email protected]. Joe has 20-some years experience in manufacturing and says that as a small business owner, he found that you either learn how to solve a problem yourself or pay to have it done. Joe’s articles are his opinion and are only intended as a guide. Please consult an expert when in doubt. Aveda | Malibu | Matrix Products Mother’s Day Special Celebrate MOM this May with a day just for her! Package includes a shellac manicure, spa pedicure and shampoo blowout all for $100. Call to schedule an appointment or stop in and pick her up a gift card. Cut & Color | Manicures | Pedicures | Waxing | Facials | Massages Walk-Ins Always Welcome 440-632-5937 Harrington Sq Mall Middlefield Tues-Wed 9-7:00; Thurs 9-8:00; Fri 9-5:00; Sat 9-3:00 A SALON FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! SERVING THE COMMUNITY...FOR OVER 34 YEARS Did you turn 65 this year? Do you need help with your Medi-gap coverage? Do you want to discuss Medicare Prescription? Give the professionals at The Frank Agency a call to set up your annual review. 440-632-5656 Garrettsville Idol teen finalists: (front row, l - r) Hunter Adkins, Cheyenne Head, Madi Scarvelli Hailey Spikes, Kayla Slater. (back row, l - r) Kirsten Sellers, Lexi Smith, Bianca Navarez, Anna Ulatowski, Brooke Behnke, Olivia Sheer, Jessica Erb and Sofia Palma; not pictured Cali Apthorpe. (MP Photo/Garrettsville Summerfest) Garrettsville Idol Semi-Finalists More than 40 contestants hoping to keep their dreams alive by becoming the next Garrettsville Idol competed in a closed audition at James A. Garfield School. Judges Danny Deakins, Wendi Brown and Jackie Rinearson were given the difficult task of selecting 35 contestants who would receive the golden ticket to move on to the semi- finals to be held on May 22, 2016. The teen finalists are listed with the above photo and the youth finalists are: William DiTomaso, Sophia Scarvelli, Jessica Harman, Lindsey Smits, Allee Blohm, and Alescia Gonzolez. The adult finalists are: Samantha Smith, LeAnna Becker, Michela Palma, Rachel Reynolds, Rachael, Maddox, Tiffany Bolton, Jason Stachowski, Kristina Rossi, Santino Palma, Jon Ridinger, Elizabeth Gerez, Diana Ball,Ashley Wengerd, Kristen Blankenship, Cullen Davis, Cody Tetting and Eric Juzkiw. There will be two shows for the Garrettsville Idol Semi-Finals. The first will start at 4 p.m. and will feature youth and teens; the second will start at 6 p.m. and will feature adult contestants. Each contestant will perform an entire song with music accompaniment before a live audience at James A. Garfield High School’s Iva Walker Auditorium. Winners of the semi-finals will advance to the finals to be held on Sunday, June 26 during Garrettsville Summerfest. Tickets for the semi-finals are $3 for each show and are available at Skylanes Bowling Alley. Reserve tickets and pick them up at the auditorium on the day of the performance by calling Aaron King, 330- 524-2646. 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After many examinations, the doctors recommended that I let it heal naturally which meant I was to be bedridden for at least a month until the fracture mends itself. It took a very long time for me to recover and get back to my normal life and this story is long and boring so I’ll summarize it: I was in bed 24 hours a day except for very short bathroom breaks for three weeks, then I had to wear a plastic back brace for six months, and moved onto wearing a back brace made of cloth and support spines (like a corset) for about three months. In total, it took me a whole year for my body to heal, but my life never really went back to normal after that. My body wasn’t the same anymore, as I frequently got back pains, but what was worse was the change in my heart; what was my joy once became a subject of fear. I didn’t necessarily get scared of horses or being next to them, but I never had the courage to ride again, until last month. Last month, I had the opportunity to go back to Cleveland for my sister’s wedding. Being in Cleveland again brought back many memories, including how I used to enjoy spending time at the barn and riding horses. Something came over me, and I decided I wanted to visit a stable and depending on how confident I felt, I would take a riding lesson. I called a couple of stables around me, but they were not interested in hosting two visitors just for one hour. But one lady who I talked to on the phone introduced me to Rich Bradshaw’s stable so I called him. He was kind enough to schedule us on a very short notice, and that’s how I ended up in Burton Fairgrounds on that Thursday. When we arrived, the stable and indoor arena was calm and quiet with just my family and a couple of visitors. Unlike other stables, especially the one in Korea, which were always busy with people guiding their horses through narrow passages between stalls, horses lined up to get groomed and mounted with saddles, other horses in the stalls banging on the walls and whinnying But at Rich’s stable, it was just Spud and Dundee with their halters roped between the pillars, while other horses in the stalls looked at me with curiosity. There was that smell of hay and dirt, and birds chirping in the background; the combination of all of these senses was just the picture of serenity to me. The very first thing that Rich taught us was what you can do and what you shouldn’t do while interacting with new horses at a new barn. He explained to us where to pet the horse, what they like and dislike, how their teeth are missing just where the mouth piece fits, the different types of breed, etc. He was very knowledgeable about horses, so the combination of peaceful environment and confidence in the trainer, made me decide that I wanted to “get back on the horse.” As soon as I saddled up on Spud, I felt scared. The saddle, the height, and the nagging question of “is this horse going to throw me off?” made me really nervous and my body was tense. I started walking around the arena on Spud while my dad was being taught the very basics of how to sit and position the body. During the warm up, I was focusing more on things around me that could potentially spook my horse, instead trying to find that connection/ relationship with Spud. When my dad could finally sit and “drive” Dundee, Rich brought out a huge ball made of cloth and suggested we kick it around. Literally kick it around like soccer. I thought that this idea was silly at first, but when I actually started playing horse soccer, I found myself not paying any attention to the birds around me, and I was actually riding again. We were about halfway done with the lesson when Rich showed us the emergency dismounts and actually made me dismount while trotting. Had someone told me how I should grab onto the neck, or had I practiced dismounting on a trotting horse, I don’t think I would’ve broken my back. Rich could’ve just easily skipped the trouble of teaching us and making us do the emergency dismount, since my dad and I don’t ride frequently, but he insisted that everybody who gets on a horse needs to know. I learned a lot of things that day, not just about horses and riding, but about myself, too. I learned that I had the courage inside of me to “get back on the horse” and enjoy riding like I did before my accident. As someone who studied psychology, I know that fear can be a crippling handicap that can bleed through to all aspects of life. I’m really glad that I was able to physically and emotionally overcome my trauma, and I’m really glad that I was able to enjoy my favorite activity with my father for the first time in my life. Overall, Rich Bradshaw’s riding stable was a fun, educational, and safe environment for all levels of riders. I definitely look forward to going back to Burton Fairgrounds sometime soon to finish my riding lessons. My next step is to perfect the canter. D&L FLOORING 1100 Sq. Ft., 4” Wide, 3/4” Solid Oak $3.59 a Sq. Ft. Only While Supply Lasts! $ale Monday-Friday 6am-6pm • Saturday 7am-Noon Open Mon-Sat 8am-5pm • 440-685-4385 QUALIFIED CONTRACTORS AVAILABLE Daniel E. Miller • 10040 Penniman Road • Orwell 44076 www.middlefieldpost.com April 27, 2016 community Paramedics on Speed Dial By Ellie Behman I n my last article I covered my introduction to water therapy and have now ventured into other areas. Since then my friend and I decided to try another exercise class to add to our repertoire. People were helpful, bringing us weights, stretch bands and other equipment. My anxiety grew as they suggested we go up to the front of the class. “Oh good,” I thought. “Now those behind me can have a good laugh as they watch my aging skin sway to the 50s music. Anyone remember Fats Domino singing “I Found My Thrill on Blueberry Hill?” Very catchy and, I might add, pretty fast for these old legs. I am absolutely in love with the music of that decade so I was ready to “rock and roll” the minute it began. I couldn’t have been more wrong about my talent. As we began to move to the lively music, our instructor entered a world of her own marching, lunging, twisting and shouting. I wondered how much coffee she had that morning. I began to trip over my feet while trying to listen to her and watch at the same time. The directions were swift, with no pause in between to figure them out. It reminded me of the old game we used to play where you pat your head and rub your stomach at the same time. Couldn’t do two things simultaneously then, couldn’t do it now. I hadn’t improved at all since childhood. I used to tease my husband, telling him that he couldn’t chew gum and walk through the woods at the same time. Oops! Paybacks are tough. We faced an entire mirrored wall and I saw that everyone, except me, was following instructions perfectly. Wonderful! Now I could actually watch myself looking ridiculous instead of deluding myself into thinking I did great. Our next routine was marching in place. That I could do, until I realized I enjoyed the music so much that I hadn’t noticed I had marched right up to the mirror. The woman to my left rolled her eyes and I quickly went back to where I started. I know that look. Ron is the “rolling of the eyes” expert when he thinks I’ve done something silly. This woman obviously had a hard time believing a grown woman couldn’t follow a few simple instructions. I wanted to smile and say to her, “Humor me, please.” Instead I quietly did a backward march out of her way. I looked at the clock and wondered if it was possible that only ten minutes had passed. Could a person feel that tired and sore in such a short amount of time? I took a quick break and then returned for the sitting exercises. Now that I could do really well, as sitting is my strong suit. The end of the session was coming to a close and I breathed a sigh of relief. I must admit I felt exhilarated in spite of the workout. Next time I’ll make sure I’m at the back of the room. After all the exercising I wouldn’t want the seniors to over exert themselves by laughing at my inability to follow the routine because we’ll need the paramedics on speed dial. Ellie has been a freelance writer for more than 40 years and has written over 400 articles. She and her husband spend as much time as possible at their cabin where they enjoy the beauty of the surrounding area. This is where the majority of her writing is done as it is the perfect quiet setting for a writer. Benefit Dinner and Chinese Auction By Colleen Lockhart On Friday, May 6 from 4 to 7 p.m., Recovery can be lengthy and expensive. friends are hosting a benefit chicken dinner Presale tickets for dinner, desserts and Chinese and beverages auction at the are available Mesopotamia by contacting Expo Center, Pam Bell 4404300 Kinsman 437-8686 or R o a d , t o Carol Baran support Rob 440-685-4338. Vossler, his wife, Adult tickets Ellen and five are $15 or two children who for $25, children live in North 8 and under Bloomfield. $5. Tickets and In early take out will be November, at available at the the age of 44, door. Questions Rob suffered a can be directed massive heart to Pam or Carol. attack and spent If you are unable over a month to attend in the hospital. the dinner He was put on but would an IVAD device like to make that pumps his a donation, blood through contact any his body for Huntington him. He is on Bank. Donations many different Rob Vossler at his is most recent job at the Solon Country can be made medications, under the Club. (MP Photo/Colleen Lockhart) making him n a m e unable to work. The family hopes that he of Rob’s son, Clayton Vossler. will soon be put on a heart transplant list. 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New members were introduced, money for poultry was collected, and beef sticks were handed out for our fundraiser. We have an upcoming poultry workshop at Mary Yoder’s Amish Geauga Credit Union Inc. announces May 7, 2016 8:30 a.m. Business Symposium Kitchen on April 21. Members were given instructions over mandatory quality assurance and were made aware of the option to test out, if they so choose. Dylan D. collected items from all members for Easter baskets for the elderly and for Womansafe. Our annual window display was at Western Reserve Co-op in Middlefield, photos are on Facebook. All members were asked to be thinking about buyers gifts for Fair. Junior Fairboard members reported the theme for 2016 is: All Things Great and Small, Geauga County Has it All! Please join Geauga Credit Union, Inc. at our first Small Business Symposium on May 7, 2016 at 8:30 A.M. 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For those of you of the Continental Army. so inclined, it would be After accomplishing their a really good read to mission, they began to look him up online. He march south towards believed the revolution in Compo Beach, where the colonies to be a noble British ships waited for cause, and eventually their return. Along the became friends with such way, on April 27,1777 in men as Thomas Jefferson a city named Ridgefield, and George Washington rebel forces under the Who among us, at command of Benedict 19 years of age, would Arnold (yes, that Benedict undertake a voyage such Arnold who switched as that, in the hopes of sides a little more than finding some small glory three years after this) and perhaps a bit of formed up, made a satisfaction in killing a few stand, and attacked the enemies of his homeland? British troops. The rebel This is indeed what he forces were beaten back, did, and the experiences and they retreated in and the training that he embarrassing fashion. both received and gave Tr u e, h i s to r i c a l during the American accounts put the number A replica of the Statue of Liberty on Revolutionary War shaped of British dead a little a man-made island in the middle him into one of France’s higher than the count of the river Seine in Paris. It has two better known and most of the dead from rebel dates on its base: July 4, 1776 and respected heroes of forces in this particular July 14, 1789, the day participants war. He teamed up with e n g a g e m e n t , b u t of the French Revolution stormed Thomas Jefferson to write the main purpose of the Bastille. (MP Photo/Blau) the ‘Declaration of the the British had been Rights of Man and of the accomplished; they destroyed the rebels Citizen’ in 1789, and the document helped supply dump in Danbury. The colonists to steer France through the tumultuous were brave at heart to even fight against years of its own Revolution and beyond. the British, certainly. I’m sure they did fight Not bad for a wandering 19-year-old, huh? bravely, when they weren’t running from When you look him up online it might be British bullets and bayonets. But honestly, easier to search for him under his rather who could blame them for retreating at more well known name: General LaFayette. the time? The British were currently kicking Continued on Page 20 colonial butts from one city to the next, and the war for independence didn’t look too good for the would-be American nation. If only they could get some international help, then they might have a chance of defeating the trained and vastly superior forces from England. Where could they go for help, and who oh who could they ask for support? Benjamin Franklin figured he had the answer, so he travelled to France in October of 1776 to ask those things of the French government. England had soundly defeated France in the Seven Years War some 15 years or so earlier, and France had lost Canadian territory as a result. Over the years, over the decades and centuries, England and France had fought against one another, a lot. Again and again they met in war, and when one side would win the other side would plot it’s revenge and ready itself for the next opportune moment to attack the hated rival. For France that moment came in February 1778, when she recognized the colonies as a sovereign nation and declared war on England in support of her new friend, the United States of America. It took him a year of diplomatic work, but Benjamin Franklin had gotten what he had come to France for. 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El Patron Mexican Grill & Cantina 15585 West High St • Middlefield • 440-632-0040 CINCO DE MAYO THURS - MAY 5TH 5 $ Any Food Purchase off 30 $ or more DINE IN ONLY Not valid with any other offer or discount. Middlefield location only. Exp. May 11, 2016. El Patron Mexican Grill & Cantina 15585 West High St • Middlefield • 440-632-0040 Mother’s Day May 8 Mom’s Eat Free Bring in this Coupon Valid only on May 8, 2016. Middlefield location only. El Patron Mexican Grill & Cantina 15585 West High St • Middlefield • 440-632-0040 www.ElPatronMex.com Coyote’s Also V isit Mexican Grill & Cantina 8335 Tanglewood Square • Bainbridge 440-543-0454 www.coyotesmexican.com 16 www.middlefieldpost.com April 27, 2016 community When it all Works By Lynda Nemeth, director Destination Geauga W Guide (our annual publication with local information and event calendar) from one of our racks (one of 20 we fill and maintain throughout the county) and investigated what was going on that day. They happen to be in luck and found the Small Business Expo at Pine Craft Storage Barns, and that is where we met them. Even though they spoke excellent English, their delightful of ways. German dialect was A couple of similar enough that weeks ago Igor conversing with and Meena had many of the Amish left their home vendors in German in Germany to made for a fun come to Cleveland and enlightening for a medical afternoon of convention. In their conversation for all. hotel room they They had the most saw a magazine enjoyable time and (Cleveland City left with several Visitor in which suggestions for we have been where to visit running several b e fo re h e a d i n g pages as a co-op back to Cleveland. with area member Igor (left) and Meena from Germany visit It’s nice to see how businesses)with all those pieces fit gorgeous pictures Geauga County. (MP Photo/DG) easily into place to of Amish Country allow visitors to make their way to Geauga that caught their eye, and a story that made County. And just think, all you have to do them decide to take a day trip to Middlefield to have an enjoyable afternoon in Geauga the next day. County is to pull out your Spring Drive-itUsing the website (our fabulous new Yourself Tour (in this issue, and more info at website constructed by local Company 119) www.DestinationGeauga.com) and join us from the magazine they did some research on May 14. See you then. and found their way to Rothenbuhler’s Cheese. There they picked up a Visitor e all like to think that we are doing everything we can to promote Geauga County. But sometimes getting positive affirmation can come in the most Zurbuch Receives Award from Kasich m e a s u r e s E v e r y achievements year,Ser ve b a s e d o n Ohio, a state community government impact. Ser ve -sponsored Ohio awards five award program, volunteers each a c c e p t s year and Honda nominations of Ohio is a major acknowledging backer of the outstanding presentation. people who This year make great l o c a l-resident contributions Claire Zurbuch t o l o c a l received this communities recognition from Claire Zurbuch was awarded the Serve Ohio Award by and the state Governor Kasich Lt. Govenor Rich Levine on April 19 at the East Geauga by volunteering for his exemplary T h e c r i t e r i a Kiwanis meeting at Dutch Country Restaurant. community service. Specifically, Zurbuch received this award recognizing service accomplishments in areas such as: he has been instrumental in for pregnant women and the formation of the Builders and Key Clubs; families with young children he is chairman of Youth Services; heads the third-grade awards for the most improved students presenting them with appropriate books on behalf of the Kiwanis; he teaches amateur photography; is treasurer for the • free pregnancy tests Samaritan Society at SS Lucy Edward Parish, • maternity clothing he helps with the Future City Project for Cardinal students, and is 28-year member • children’s clothing of the Kiwanis, devoting thousands of • bottles|blankets hours to thousands of students. Zurbuch • diapers|formula has received numerous awards from other organizations for his volunteer service. and more The awards are given during National Volunteer week in April. Congratulations 129 Main St | Chardon Claire Zurbuch. Keep up the great work! 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These types of activities can also set us up for a painful injury. There is no need to suffer. Massage can suppress inflammation and enhance cell recovery. We’ve known that massage improves blood flow and reduces muscle tightness; but a study in the February 1, 2012 issue of Science Translational Medicine found that massage also reduces the production of cytokines which helps suppress inflammation. They also found it stimulates mitochondria which helps repair cells. Dr. Tarnopolsky, a professor of pediatrics and medicine at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, said that NSAIDs (e.g., Aleve, Aspirin, or Advil) and other anti-inflammatory drugs may actually retard healing if used often. The next time you’re sore from overdoing it, schedule a massage and get ready for that next activity. I’ve moved so schedule a massage and come in to see my new location at 14875 Springdale Ave. in Middlefield. There are gift certificates available for Mother’s Day and a buy one, get one ½ off sale through May 7. Call 440-725-5054 now. Give Blood to Save Lives The American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to make an appointment to give blood and help save lives in honor of World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day. Each year, the local and global impact of the Red Cross mission is celebrated on May 8, the birthday of International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement founder Henry Dunant. Currently, donors of all blood types are needed to give and help save hospital patients’ lives. Every day, the Red Cross must collect approximately 14,000 blood donations to meet the needs of patients across the country. To make an appointment to give blood, download the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Below are the dates for Geauga County donations. May 8: 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Church of Saint Mary, 401 North St., Chardon. May 10: 1 to 6 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 14999 S. State St., Middlefield. May 12: 1 to 7 p.m. Bainbridge Town Hall, 17826 Chillicothe Road, Chagrin Falls. May14: 2 to 8 p.m. Joes Vinyl Window Shop, 15020 Shedd Road, Burton. Total Family Eyecare Comprehensive Eye Examinations Glasses • Contacts Sport/Safety Eyewear 14901 state Ave., N. Middlefield 440-632-1695 Eye Med, Spectera, Medical Mutual, Care Source & Many Other Plans Accepted 7 Offices tO serve Akron – 330-784-1155 ChAgrin FAlls – 440-247-4920 ChArdon – 440-286-3373 ClevelAnd – 216-363-2513 gArrettsville – 330-527-2020 MiddleField – 440-632-1695 lAkewood – 216-227-2020 “My neck pain was so severe that I couldn’t turn my neck to drive.To turn my head, I would have to turn my entire body.Thanks to Dr. Dave, I am experiencing the freedom of a pain-free life.” An alternative health care clinic with innovative methods of investigation to assess health status and treatment. Journey Health Care & Chiropractic Dr. Dave Fakadej u Chiropractic u Massage Therapy u Standard Blood Tests u Food Allergy Blood Testing u Saliva Hormone Testing u Nutrition - Food Supplements & Standardized Herbal Products u Gluten-Free & Food Co-Op Products u Physical Exams & Foot Orthotics u Mental Health Counseling & Metaphysical Coaching, Virginia Hunt, LPCC 17652 Munn Rd. | NW Corner Munn Rd. & E. Washington St. | Auburn Twp. | 440-543-2771 Insurance | Medicare | Medicaid |Cash | Check | Credit Cards Accepted 18 www.middlefieldpost.com April 27, 2016 By Dr. Adam M. Cramer, PT, DPT References to massage therapy date back as far as ancient Chinese and Japanese civilizations. There are also mentions in the literature of the early Egyptians, Indians and Greeks of its therapeutic effects. In our modern world, going for a massage can be looked at as an indulgence, a way of relaxing and pampering ourselves. It does that, for certain. Nobody goes for a relaxation massage without coming out feeling better. But therapeutic medical massage, which involves having a trained and licensed physical therapist or massage therapist press, rub and mobilize the muscles and soft tissues of your body, is also an effective medical therapy. Besides having a healing effect on our muscles and surrounding tissue, it has been identified in a number of scientific studies as beneficial in the treatment of a growing number of health issues. Help for sufferers of osteoarthritis. For example, researchers at Yale Prevention Research Institute and at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) in 2006 identified massage therapy as a safe and effective way to reduce pain and improve function in adults suffering from osteoarthritis of the knee. The results of their 16-week study, published in the peer-reviewed scientific journal “Archives of Internal Medicine” detailed how 68 participants aged 35 or over with confirmed diagnosis of osteoarthritis of the knee were put into random groups. One group received massage therapy immediately, while the second group went onto a wait group who received massage therapy but only after an eight-week delay. Both groups were encouraged to take previously prescribed medications and treatments. Featuring private one & two-room suites with private bath. community Massage is More Than an Indulgence Those in the first group received a standard one-hour Swedish massage twice a week for four weeks, followed by Swedish massage once a week for four more weeks. After eight weeks, they had improved flexibility, less pain and improved range of motion. There were no changes in the symptoms during the first eight weeks for those who had to wait for their massage therapy. However, from weeks 9 to 16 when they did receive the massage therapy, they had the similar benefits to the first group. Study leaders Dr. David Katz and Dr. Adam Perlman suggested that massage therapy could be used in conjunction with conventional treatment, such as physical therapy, for osteoarthritis. Ultimately, they suggested, massage may be shown to lessen a patient’s reliance on medications and decrease health care costs. Massage helps heart surgery patients recover. A year after the osteoarthritis study, researchers at the Mayo Clinic discovered that massage therapy is effective in decreasing pain levels for patients after heart surgery. Their study, published in the journal “Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice” involved 58 patients who were undergoing heart surgery. Thirty of them received massage therapy and their mean pain scores were less than 1 on a scale of 1 to 10 with 10 being the most painful. Prior to receiving the massage therapy, the heart patients had rated their pain on an average of 3 on the 10-point scale. For those who did not receive the massage therapy, the pain score remained unchanged over the same period of time. The Mayo Clinic reacted swiftly to the study and now has a full time massage therapist available to patients undergoing heart surgery. Lead author of the study Susanne Cutshall said their goal was to look at the patient’s mind, body and spirit experience. The idea of trying the massage therapy came as the clinic sought ways to treat the whole patient, not just their heart. Advanced cancer patients benefit from massage therapy. One of the largest studies looking at the impact of massage therapy on pain and mood took place in 2008 from the National Institutes of Health. It was published in the “Annals of Internal Medicine.” The study involved 380 advanced cancer patients in 15 United States hospices. Those who received massage therapy reported improvement in pain and mood immediately following treatment. Those who received a simple touch did not experience the same improvement. The researchers concluded that the massage therapy may interrupt the cycle of distress common for patients of advanced cancer, offering brief physical and psychological benefits. Massage may also decrease inflammation and edema, increase blood and lymphatic circulation and relax muscle spasms. Psychologically, it promotes relaxation, releases endorphins, and creates a positive experience that at least temporarily distracts from pain and depression. Relief for chronic low back pain. In an earlier blog we mentioned as well that massage therapy has also been found to ease chronic low back pain and improve function. This conclusion came from a randomized controlled trial in the “Annals of Internal Medicine.” The study was led by Dr. Daniel C. Cherkin and involved 400 people. The bottom line is that the benefits of massage therapy are being scientifically studied and they are proving to be impressive. Not a mere indulgence, therapeutic medical massage therapy is a significant method of reducing pain. It reduces muscle tension, stiffness and cramping and improves mobility. It promotes tissue repair, reduces inflammation and edema and reduces stress by facilitating the release of endorphins. The MyoFit Clinic in Middlefield offers a full range of therapeutic medical massage therapy that includes Swedish, Deep Tissue, Sports Massage, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Release, Geriatric Massage and Pre/ Post natal Massage. Call them at 440-6321007 with questions or to schedule an appointment. Dr. Adam M. Cramer, PT, DPT, is a licensed physical therapist and owner of MyoFit Clinic in Middlefield, Ohio. References: Katz, D.L., Perlman, A. et al. 2006 “Swedish massage benefits osteoarthritis patients.” “Archives of Internal Medicine.” Vol. 166, No. 22 (December 11, 2006) Retrieved from: http://news.yale.edu/2006/12/11/swedishmassage-benefits-osteoarthritis-patients Cutshall, S., 2007. Study of Complementary Therapies on Patients Recovering From Heart Surgery. “Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice.” Retrieved from: http://www.sciencedaily.com/ releases/2007/10/071031134336.htm National Institutes of Health. 2008. Advanced Cancer Patients Benefit from Immediate Positive Effect on Pain and Mood When Massage Therapy Used. “Annals of Internal Medicine.” Retrieved from: https://nccih.nih.gov/health/massage/ massageintroduction.htm Assisted Living ONE MONTH FREE RENT Sign a rental agreement with Briarcliff Manor and receive the 3rd month of the suite rental free! 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Americans and the American nature are generally admired over here in France, and many young French people’s eyes go wide with a longing look when they hear of or mention cities in New York, Florida, California, or most anywhere in America. It is best for us as Americans to be honest with ourselves, though; there is every chance that if France and LaFayette hadn’t come to the aid of the young, weak, and struggling colonial armies and rebel militias, what we know as the United States of America today might still be a territory under British rule. We like to make fun of the French from time to time, because we perceive them as weak. ‘Frenchies’, ‘freedom fries’ instead of French fries which was just plain silly, stereotyping French men and chuckling at the rather effeminate sounding nature of their language, berating them for their surrendering to Germany in World War II; it’s true that we Americans have the tendency and the freedom to poke fun at the French. But it is estimated by historians that more than 10,000 Frenchmen died on American soil fighting for the independence of the United States of America. They spent billions of dollars aiding those American patriots and sent scores of ships to shore up the rather pitiful colonial fleet. By helping the colonies become the United States of America, even though it was really only to create trouble for England, they made so much financial burden for France that QuALity, Amish Craftsmanship in trying to repay the debt with increased taxes and loans, this directly contributed to the start of the French Revolution. No matter their motivation and no matter the consequences of those motivations, America owes France the respect and acknowledgement that France made us possible. It’s a hard pill to swallow, I know. American pride runs deep, and accepting that we would have to thank France for having American ‘life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness’ is hard to stomach. But like it or not, Uncle Sam, it’s true. In France, French fries are called ‘frites’. I refuse to use this word, even though I know it and can incorporate it into the conversation while placing my order at any McDonalds in France. They are French fries. They always were French fries, and they will always be French fries. “Un moyen French fries, s’il vous plait.“ (One medium French fries, please.) It’s in my American nature, a nature born of and nurtured by our rebellious history and our revolutionary roots, to be a bit ornery about these sorts of things. I will continue to be so, even to the day that it is considered to be only the stubbornness of an old man in his dotage. And that’s okay. It may be for a small cause and done in a small way, but it’s wholly American to maintain a bit of stubborn rebelliousness in our personalities, and completely un-American to be otherwise. The 19-year-old Gilbert du Motier would understand, and I’m sure that General LaFayette would approve. Exquisite Custom Cabinetry Designed and Crafted Exclusively for your Home A trAdition of EXCELLEnCE Saturday May 14th, 2016 Geauga County Fairgrounds, Burton 10:00 am - Opening Ceremonies 10:30 am - Survivor Brunch *NEW LOCATION THIS YEAR* (hosted at the Patterson Center on the Fairgrounds) 12:30 pm - Princess Pizza Party under the Royal Tent. $5 per person or $10 for lunch and an autograph book. Come dressed as a prince or princess and have lunch with your favorite characters. RSVP to [email protected] 1:00 pm - Wayne Louma Courts will be open to learn horseshoes with the Burton Horseshoe Club. 1:30 pm - Fort Huntsburg Band 7:30 pm - Miss Relay Contest 8:30 pm - Luminaria Ceremony 10:30 pm - Closing Ceremony FOOD, FUN AND FAMILY ORIENTED! DJ ROCKIN’ ALL DAY LONG! FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC If you are interested in volunteering or you are a Survivor looking to register please call Nicole @ 440-667-8950 20 www.middlefieldpost.com April 27, 2016 custom options for a L i f e t i m e of enjoyment community April 27: Cleveland Foundation in Geauga County 3:30 to 6 p.m. Cleveland Foundation Executive Vice President Bob Eckardt speaks about Cleveland Foundation’s commitment to Geauga County. Q&A and breakout brainstorm session to define community priorities follows. Register at https://www. clevelandfoundation.org/fredtalks or call 216- 615-7253. April 30: Chinese Auction and Bake Sale Doors open 1 p.m., drawing begins 3 p.m. No entry fee, tickets $1 each or 6 for $5. At Claridon Town Hall, corner of Mayfield and Claridon Troy Rd. Benefits Claridon Community Helps. 440-321-5596 or Claridon Community [email protected]. May 6: Bainbridge Swing Dance Lesson 8 p.m. Dance, live music by Hepcat Revival 9 to 11:30 p.m. Adult $10, youth $8, family $25. At Bainbridge Town Hall,17826 Chillicothe Road, Chagrin Falls (44023) 216316-0068. May 6 and 7: Mothers’ Day Plant Sale Noon to 7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. To benefit scholarship fund. American Legion Hall, 14052 Goodwin St., Burton, 440-834-4532. May 7: How to Create A Cutting Garden 9 a.m. to noon, $35. How to design and grow a cutting garden with annuals, perennials, bulbs, grasses and wildflowers. Secrets to arranging flowers, design a bouquet to take home. Geauga County OSU Extension Office, Patterson Center, 14269 ClaridonTroy Road. Call 440-834-4656 to register. Visit geauga.osu.edu. May 7: May Friendship Day 9:30 a.m. to noon Salad Buffet Luncheon. Mary Carson 286-1101. At Pilgrim Christian Church, 202 S. Hambden St. Chardon (44024) Enter through rear door into fellowship hall. May 25: Right Rose, Right Place 7 to 9 p.m. $15. How to grow roses with confidence. Book “Right Rose, Right Place” and limited rose plants available for purchase. Geauga County OSU Extension Office, Patterson Center, 14269 ClaridonTroy Road. Call 440-834-4656 to register. Visit geauga.osu.edu. June 17: Lunch and Learn 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free lunch and discussion of memory and the healing power of music. At Blossom Hill Health Care, 12496 Princeton Road, Huntsburg. Register by calling Chagrin Falls Senior Center, 440247-8510. June 25 and 29: Decorative Cement Leaves, Parts 1 and 2 9 a.m. to noon June 25, 7 to 9 p.m. June 29. Prepayment $50. Mold and cast leaves in cement. Materials provided. Call 440-8344656 for location and to register. Visit www. geauga.osu.edu. July 20: Hey Kids! Exhibit at the Fair Learn the Process 1 to 2:30 p.m. Free. This class introduces young Geauga County residents to the process of entering a fair exhibit in the Junior Class, age 12 and under. Paperwork, including sample applications provided. Ages 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult to guide them through process. Geauga County OSU Extension Office, 14269 Claridon-Troy Road. Call 440-8344656 to register. Visit geauga.osu.edu. Fourth Wednesday Each Month: NAMI Peer and Family Support Group 7 p.m. at the Middlefield Library, 16167 E. High St. (44062). Geauga Consumer Connection Show Consumers can indulge in their favorite hobbies for free at the Geauga Consumer Connection show: eating, shopping and listening to music. This popular annual show, scheduled for Wednesday, May 4 from 4 to 7:30 p.m. at the Kent State University Geauga Campus, 14111 Claridon- Troy Road in Burton features dozens of Geauga County businesses sampling food, and offering their products and services. One of more popular features of this highly-attended show is the free food samples offered by area restaurants and food stores. Consumers can graze their way through the exhibits as they discover Geauga businesses and chat with business owners and managers. Some of the businesses sampling food and beverages are Coffee Corners, Rise & Dine Café, Square Bistro, the Rowdy Cow Creamery, White House Chocolates and Bill the Bartender. This year, consumers will be asked to vote for their favorite bite in the Geauga Consumer Connection Taste Off. In addition to tasting some of the best food Geauga County has to offer, consumers can visit with dozens of local businesses and shop their products and services. Meet area businesses offering travel services, health care, financial services, pet services, home maintenance and improvement services, rehabilitation services, family care, and more. Visit with our local libraries and social service agencies. The Geauga Consumer Connection offers the opportunity to find great resources in our own communities. Guests will be entertained by the original sounds of The Next Nolan, musician Jesse Huge of Burton as they stroll the event. Jesse’s sound is original folk music with banjos, acoustic guitars, found-percussion, other instruments and vocals. This once-a-year event is a “can’t miss” opportunity to discover local businesses from throughout the county and Shop Geauga. Guests attending the Geauga Consumer Connection will receive a complimentary re-usable bag to collect their special finds as they browse. No advance registration is required. Geauga Consumer Connection is generously supported by local businesses. Sponsors include Gold Sponsors Beaches and Dreams Travel, EcoWater Servisoft, Geauga County Women’s Journal, Preston Superstore, Karlovec Media Group, Chardon Healthcare Center and Kent State University Geauga Campus. Silver sponsors include Roediger Chiropractic, Burton Healthcare and Watson’s 87 Furniture. Geauga Consumer Connection thanks our sponsors and asks guests to visit these fabulous businesses at the show, and to please support them in the community. The Burton, Chardon, Chesterland, Middlefield and Chagrin Valley Chambers of Commerce promote, develop and serve the civic and business interests of their local areas throughout Geauga County. For information, visit the event website at www.GeaugaConsumerConnection.com or call the Burton Chamber of Commerce at 440- 834-4204. Geauga County Senior Centers May Calendar May 5: Grand Opening 4 to 6 p.m. At the new West Geauga Senior Center in Chesterland. Celebrate Cinco De Mayo. RSVP by May 2 to 440-279-2130. May 24: Free Health Screenings 10 a.m. to noon. Chardon Senior Center. Glucose, cholesterol, blood pressure, pulse-ox, weight and BMI. Provided by www.Choices.com. RSVP to Christine, 440-279-2131. May 24: Kayaking Trip 9:45 a.m. leave from Chardon Senior Center for Grand River Landing. One-hour river kayak. Boxed picnic lunch at the park following one-hour trip. Cost $14. May 25: Tea Tasting 1 p.m. at Village Herb Shop in Chagrin Falls. Free. Call 440-247-8510 to sign up. May 26: Geauga Park District Geocaching Information At Chagrin Falls Senior Center. Call 440- 247-8510 to sign up. May 26: Bus trip to Akron Zoo Departs Chardon Senior Center at 10 a.m., return by 4 p.m. $27 includes admission, picnic lunch from Mangia Mangia and transportation. Call 440-279-2130 for registration form. May 31: Holden Arboretum Tram Tour 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Canopy Walk if available. Chagrin Falls Senior Center. $15. Boxed lunch for $5 donation on day of event. Call 440-247-8510. American Legion Post 459 Burton 7th ANNUAL GOLF OUTING SAT JUNE 4, 2016 Pleasant Hill Golf Course Chardon, OH Register by 10:30am Shotgun Start 11am •4 Man Scramble •Closest to the Pin •Mulligan •18 Holes •Prizes Lunch & Picnic Buffet Dinner Water, Soda & Beer Provided $70 per Person Proceeds Benefit Our Scholarship Funds WE ARE SEEKING SPONSORSHIP OF $100 PER HOLE, DONATIONS OF ANY AMOUNT And MERCHANDISE FOR RAFFLE PRIZES. 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Finizia, 81 of Huntsburg, passed away April 10, 2016 at his home. He was born Oct. 4, 1934 in Cleveland, son of the late Anthony and Sophie (Augustine) Finizia. Joseph attended Cleveland Institute of Art, majoring in drawing and painting. He studied abroad for a year in Europe. He received a Gund award for a painting he did. Joseph L. Finizia, charge of design and installation, played key roles in making the May show at the Cleveland Art Museum a success, where he was an assistant designer to the curator. Joseph was married to Shirley (Hayman) Finizia, who was also an artist, for 48 years before she passed away July 15, 2009. They are “together again.” They lived in the Russell area for 20 years and moved to Huntsburg in 1992. His hobbies included camping and looking for Indian artifacts. His friends and family will miss him. Survivors are his daughter Mary (Christopher) Dibattista of Troy Township; two grandchildren, Ashley and Kristopher; and his brother Anthony (Therese) Finizia of Chesterland. His wife Shirley; his parents and his sister Rosemary Myring precede him in death. Burial was at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Wildlife Conservation Society. Make donations to 2300 Southern Blvd., Bronx, NY 10460 www.wcs.org. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.russellslyfh.com. Joan E. Chapman, 61 of Newbury, passed away peacefully at UH-Geauga Medical Center April 19, 2016. She was born in Chardon on March 21, 1955 to the late Raymond and Alice (Torkko) Chapman. Joan, a graduate of Chardon High School, enjoyed spending time having picnics with family and friends, and listening to the Rolling Stones. She will be greatly missed by her loving husband of 37 years, Dan Williamson; children, Ali Williamson, Kyle Williamson; siblings, Bonnie (Raymond) Sanders, Paul Chapman, Mary Harris; and many friends. Joan is preceded in death by her parents and brother-in-law, Tom Harris. Online condolences may be sent at www.bestfunerals.com. J a n i c e Schwendeman, 60, entered eternal life on April 3, 2016. Janice is survived by her daughter, Macie Jonath; parents, Ralph and Doris Schwendeman; her sister Sharon (Benjie) Pilarczyk; two brothers, Rusty (Rhonda) Schwendeman; Steve (Kim) Schwendeman; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Steve Jonath; and her sister and brother in law, Terry and Dana Parnaby. She was buried in Parkman Overlook Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Macie Jonath and mailed to Russell-Sly Family Funeral Home, Macie Jonath, PO Box 1275, Middlefield, OH 44062. 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Levi will be greatly missed by: his loving wife of 54 years, Esther; children, Eli (Cathryn) Yoder, Robert (Barbara) Yoder, Mervin (Emma) Yoder, Leroy (Kathryn) Yoder, John (Nancy) Yoder, Levi (Betty) Yoder Jr., Gideon (Marianne) Yoder, Nelson (Nancy) Yoder, Rosanna (Allan) Byler, Maryann Yoder; 59 grandchildren; 21 greatgrandchildren; brothers, Jonas (Martha) Yoder, Crist (Ada) Yoder, Joe (Mary) Yoder; sisters, Esther (Jonas) Schmucker, Mattie (Crist) Slabaugh, Ada (Bill) Byler; sister-inlaw, Katie Yoder; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He is preceded in death by: his parents; twin-brother, Eli Yoder; infant brother, Daniel Yoder and a stillborn son. 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Center Street Burton, OH 888-913-3727 April 27, 2016 www.middlefieldpost.com 23 community VFW Post 9678 Awards Scholarships Think Spring! o r e td Shoe S t r F O u ily e m a oo r F urn it u Lighthouses, Bird Feeders and MORE! Amish Made Children Play Sets Gazebos, Pergolas & Poly Lawn Furniture Annive rsary Family Shoe Store LaCrosse • Red Wing • Carolina • Danner Wolverine • Rocky • Chippewa •Hush Puppies • Keen • SAS Shoes M-F 8-5 /Sat 8-4 Sa le! 10% O ff Store Wide Friday, May 6th & y, May 7th Saturda Alan Mullet (440) 693-4363 CASH OR CHECK, NO CREDIT CARDS 4853 Kinsman Rd. (Rt. 87) • Middlefield •1 m. west of Mespo The second program, Patriot’s Pen, Five students from the Cardinal School engages more than 130,000 students in District were awarded scholarships for grades six through eight annually. The first their essays submitted for two programs place national winner receives $5,000 and sponsored by the VFW. Julia McIntosh, an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. a junior at Cardinal High School, was The essay contest encourages young minds awarded a $1,000 scholarship for the essay to think about how America’s history has she submitted for the Voice of Democracy impacted today’s society and their own life Program. Four eighth-grade students r e c e i v e d scholarships for the essays they submitted for thePatriot’s Pen Program: Emma Tragglai ($400), Rachael L e Q u y e a ($300), Hanna Sauberan ($200) and Mya RevaK ($100). More than 4 0 , 0 0 0 high school s t u d e n t s nationwide enter to win Jeff Gardner, Julia McIntosh and Tim Armstrong (MP Photo/VFW a share of $2 experiences. Students submit a 300 to 400 million in educational scholarships and word essay expressing their views based incentives awarded through the VFW’s Voice on a patriotic theme chosen by the VFW of Democracy audio essay competition Commander in Chief. each year. The Voice of Democracy program, The Patriot’s Pen theme for 2015/2016 established in 1947, gives students grades was “What Freedom Means to Me.” Students in grades nine through 12 a chance to from both the sixth and eighth-grade express their thoughts on democratic ideas glasses at Cardinal Middle School submitted and principles. The national first place essays on this topic. The theme for next year winner receives $30,000 paid directly to the is “The America I Believe In.” recipient’s American college or technical NON-PRORATED and WATERPROOF WARRANTY 17625 Reeves Rd • Middlefield Johnny Yoder • 440-313-2235 Beat the spring rains and the summer storms! Book your FREE inspection and proposal in the next 10 days to find out how! 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The theme for 2016/17 is “My Responsibility to America.” VFW Post 9678 is grateful for the participation of the Cardinal School District and would like to encourage all students in all school districts to participate in these essay contests. Students do not have to participate through their schools, but should contact the VFW closest to their home. However, teachers are welcome to use the essay as a class project and submit all the essays they receive. Post 9678 would like to pay out all the money they have allocated to this program every year. Information about both the Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen, including rules and judging criteria, can be found at www.vfw.org under the youth and education tab. berkshire schools Burton Elementary (l-r) Isabella Clarke, Vera Smith,Principal Mandy Randles and Collin Boyk. (MP Photo/BSD) Kiwanis Recognize Students Brian Hiscox and Andy Jalwan, president of NEOIAAA (MP Photo/BSD) The East Geauga Kiwanis Club recently gave recognition to third graders from Burton Elementary School for being outstanding students as chosen by their teachers. They all received a certificate and four elementary fiction books from the East Geauga Kiwanis Club. Brian Hiscox Received NEOIAAA Tim Flannery Horizon Award Congratulations to Berkshire Athletic Director Brian Hiscox on his selection of the NEOIAAA Tim Flannery Horizon Award in recognition for his work with our student-athletes and the Berkshire athletic department. The award is presented by the Northeast Ohio Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association to an individual who is their first 2-3 years of service in interscholastic athletics. Contact Dave Kleve • • • • • • Auto Home Life Health Financial Business Benefit Auction For Amish Community Aid Plan Miss Jennifer Ray (MP Photo/BSD) Berkshire Jr/Sr High School’s Miss Ray Earns GCCTM Outstanding Classroom Teacher for Grades 9-12 Miss Jennifer Ray, Berkshire Jr/Sr High School mathematics teacher has been selected to be one of this year’s GCCTM Outstanding Classroom Teachers for Grades 9-12. This year, the Greater Cleveland Council of Teachers of Mathematics received a record number of nominations and applications. After reviewing the many excellent applications, the directors of the Greater Cleveland Council of Teachers of Mathematics found Miss Ray to be truly outstanding! On behalf of everyone in the Greater Cleveland Council of Teachers of Mathematics, thank you for your exemplary work. Your work and high standard for mathematics education is commendable. Educators like you regularly set positive examples for your students, families, and colleagues. Your work engaging and supporting students in meaningful mathematics will be recognized at GCCTM’s annual awards banquet on May 9. Wed, May 25 • 4:30 pm at the Middlefield Auction Pavilion 15848 Nauvoo Rd, Middlefield •Burgers •Bake Sale •Live Auction •Chicken •Silent Auction •Raffle Items •Ice Cream •Cotton Candy Donations appreciated! For Questions or Pick Up, please call: Chester Hershberger 440-567-0047 Mark Miller 440-636-5697 Dan Fisher 440-632-9507 April 27, 2016 www.middlefieldpost.com 25 classifieds HELP WANTED REAL ESTATE Full Time Position Available Raising Replacement Dairy Heifers and General Farm/ Field Work. Livestock and Farm Equipment Experience Required. Single Family Home Provided. North Bloomfield. 440-685-4490 PART-TIME POSITIONS AVAILABLE Dietary Aides Housekeeping Aides TO APPLY: Please apply in person to Briar Hill Administrative Office Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4:30 pm. 15950 Pierce Street, Middlefield, Ohio Cape Cod with open floor plan, first floor master, 2 large bedrooms and loft upstairs. $195,000 Open Sundays 1-4pm or by appointment Knox Circle, Woodsong Development off of Rt. 87, Middlefield Call Pat Stewart-Johnson at 216-215-4334 Home Keller Williams Greater Cleveland Northeast OBEDIENCE CLASSES to a good “Beautiful Mittens”… Meet Mittens, a sleek and gorgeous black and white female cat. Mittens is about a year old, spayed, vaccinated and has tested negative for leukemia/ FIV. She tolerates other cats, but would be happiest by herself. 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Gail Jaite, Owner 440-632-1099 13769 Old state Rd.(Rt.608) Middlefield 44062 MPz Photo Contest April: Spring. May: Flowers/Trees. June: Weddings/Family. July: Summer. August: Back to School. September: The Great Geauga County Fair. October: Autumn/Halloween. November: Harvest/Thanksgiving. December: Season’s Greetings. For the next year we will be holding monthly digital photo contests. All entries need to be submitted to editor@ middlefieldpost.com. All photos submitted will be published online at www.middlefieldpost.com. A winning photo will be chosen each month and set aside for a 2017 area calendar and will be published in the Middlefield Post. Catagories listed on the left. Photos need to be taken in Geauga County. Only a first prize will be awarded each month. It will vary but be valued at a minimum of a $25 gift certificate for a local establishment. Any photo will be accepted provided it is submitted digitally. It may be scanned from a hard copy. 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