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Library Head To Step Down Board of Trustees Seeks Replacement For Ed Worso
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By Kathy McClure editor@geaugamapleleaf.com The Geauga County Public Library Board of Trustees announced April 20 they are seeking a replacement for current Executive Director Ed Worso, who is stepping down. “This wasn’t in the original plan,” Worso said during a brief call following the meeting. In a prepared Worso statement to library staff, Worso said during his initial interview to become GCPL’s director, a trustee asked him how long he planned to stay if he were hired. See Library • Page 8
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Cardinal starter Justin Shank pitched out of a bases loaded jam in the top of the first inning that helped his Huskies hang on to a 5-2 home win against Lake Catholic. The Huskies were slated to play Berkshire twice this week before their regular season ends May 14.
The Cardinal Huskies did not get off to the best start in their baseball game with the Lake Catholic Cougars on April 27. Starting pitcher Justin Shank found himself facing a bases-loaded jam with one out in the top of the first inning, as his control was not sharp to that point. A bunt single sandwiched between a walk and hit batsman set it all up. However, coach John Sandoval would explain later that this is nothing new for his pitching staff. Shank fanned the next two hitters to escape the dilemma unscathed, and the Huskies put up a big four-run third inning with aggressive offense by taking advantage of every gift the Cougars gave them, then settled in for a 5-2 victory. See Baseball • Page 9
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Artist Preserves Taste of Local Maple History By Rose Nemunaitis editor@geaugamapleleaf.com Helen Gilmore grew up on a small farm inspired by the wonder and beauty of the great outdoors — riding horses, playing outside and discovering the joy of drawing. In 10th grade, her art teacher at Middlefield High School planted a seed that would honor her roots and help her blossom into the artist she is today. “I was encouraged to pursue art,” Gilmore said. “I was thrilled and through the years, (I) studied at art centers and picked up workshops to improve my skills.” She went on to a career in nursing and worked in child support at the Geauga County Courthouse, where her artistic talents were was once again encouraged after she drew a portrait for the late Judge Frank Lavrich in 1984. “He asked if I would choose a frame at Chardon’s local art shop,” Gilmore said. “Then, they asked if I
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Artist Helen Gilmore, pictured here inside her home across from Lake Erie College in Painesville, said it’s an honor to be part of the Geauga County Maple Festival tradition.
would be interested in sketching for the Geauga (County) Maple Festival Hall of Fame portraits.” Gilmore — who was born in 1954 to parents Roger and Betty Stapel — fortuitously had connec-
tions to the maple syrup industry. “I have pictures of my dad and his father, Carl Stapel, gathering saps in the woods with work horses, steam and smoke rolling out the chimney of the classic style
sugarhouse in Hambden,” Gilmore recalled. She accepted the honor and began preserving the county’s maple heritage in charcoal drawings See Artist • Page 5
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Cardinal Schools Students Conduct Growing Experiment
First-graders have a fun growing experiment underway in their classrooms. All classes recently spent time with district science consultant Claire Zurbuch planting two bean seeds into rolls of sod. After planting their seeds, students then placed one small flag with their initials on it into the sod rolls, so they can keep an eye on their particular plant. In each classroom, everyone’s seeds were placed in a tray by a window. Each student has one plant that is uncovered and will be exposed to light while the other plant will be covered with a box and not exposed to light. Students will watch over the next couple of weeks to see how the plants grow in the different environments. Every year, the plants do something different - everyone is excited to see what happens.
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First-grade student Leah D. pushes bean seeds into rolls of sod for a growing experiment. Students will watch over the next couple of weeks to see how their seeds grow in light and dark environments.
Open Enrollment Applications
Open enrollment applications for the 2021-22 school year are now being accepted. Applications can be submitted electronically on the district website or filled out in person at the Board of Education Office located at 15982 E. High St. Open enrollment is for students who live outside the Cardinal Local School District and do not currently attend Cardinal Schools. Open enrollment applications will be accepted until Aug. 1. Please contact Kristie Steyer at 440-6320261 ext. 1000 or kristie.steyer@cardinalschools.org for additional information.
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CMS eighth-graders Brenna S. and Nicholi M. time their rover to see how quickly it travels a measured distance over sand and rocks. Students will use their findings to then redesign their rover to see if the new design gets better results.
Students Explore Martian Landscape An out of this world project is going on with the eighth-graders in the Cardinal Middle School PHabLab. Students have been working hard in technology class to assemble Mars rovers that are similar to the one on Mars now, just smaller. Students are working in groups, follow-
ing the steps to assemble the rovers in their “Gaining Traction on Mars” kits from Palmer Hamilton. Once assembled, students then explore and study how the rover navigates over a plain surface, such as the floor, versus a simulated Martian landscape of sand and rocks. Students are tasked with timing how long their rover takes to go a measured distance on the floor, with and without weight, and then they do the same in the Martian land-
scape. Students record their findings and then decide how to change their rover so it navigates the Martian landscape better. The first set of wheels had a lot of rovers getting stuck in the sand and rocks in the Martian landscape quickly. The classes are keeping track of their data for a friendly competition between the teams to see which rover can go the furthest in the various settings. In addition to constructing the rover and testing its speed, velocity, friction and torque, students are also using the skills they’ve learned on the Cricut to create custom bumper stickers for their rovers. Technology teacher Mandi Matchinga says she is impressed with the work students have done and the solutions they’ve come up with to try to improve their rovers.
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from page 1 housed inside the Patterson Center at the Geauga County Fairgrounds. The dedication of the hall of fame was held at a luncheon at Chardon Lakes Inn on April 27, 1984, and a permanent way of recognizing those who significantly contributed to the maple syrup industry in the county was born. “The tie to this center is its communication link with the agricultural community in the county, since it houses The Ohio State Extension Service office, as well as the (county) Soil and Water Conservation District office,” Jim Patterson said. About 66 sketches currently are hanging inside the center and are displayed in the basement area, which serves as a meeting place for groups mostly involved in agriculture.
“Along with the portraits are also the wonderful framed photographs of the sugarhouses of winning maple syrup producers over the years, done by Paul Newman,” Patterson said. “He replaced Tim Struna, who created drawings in those first years before he moved away.” Every spring before the maple festival, Gilmore receives a call from Patterson reminding her it’s that time of year again and asking if she’s available to help with a sketch or two. He emails a photo of the hall of fame inductee and Gilmour has it printed. Each charcoal sketch takes about six hours. “My husband, Gary, critiques — (it’s) always good to have an extra set of eyes. When satisfied, it’s off to the framer and from there, it’s history,” Gilmore said. Over the years, she has received praise from loved ones who were the recipient of her kindness. “Time has a way of losing track of the
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Marijuana Can Hurt By Citizens Against Recreational Marijuana and Laura Stack Johnny Stack was born on Feb. 7, 2000, and died by suicide on Nov. 20, 2019, at the age of 19. He was an incredibly intelligent, funny, charming, handsome young man. We are a normal suburban family and did normal family things. He had a happy life, a 4.0 GPA with a scholarship to college and a family who loved him very much. Unfortunately, we live in Colorado, which was the first state to legalize marijuana in 2014, when Johnny was 14 years old. Three days before he died, he came over for dinner. He lived in our condo a couple miles down the street and would often pop in for a home-cooked meal. “I need to tell you that you were right,” he said to me. “Right about what?” I asked. “Right about the marijuana,” he said.
“You told me weed would hurt my brain and it’s ruined my mind and my life. You were right all along. I’m sorry and I love you.” He died by suicide three days later. Johnny “dabbed” for years, starting at age 14 as a freshman in high school at a party. When I said “dabbed” just now, did you know what I meant? Not everyone does. “Dabbing” is a very high THC concentrate, such as wax, oil, shatter or budder. Most of my friends say, “I’ve never even heard about this.” If you don’t know what cannabis concentrates are and you have children, grandchildren, sisters, brothers, nieces or nephews between the ages of 14 and 24, please find out. Parents, know it’s just not a harmless thing. It’s so horrible. And it’s totally preventable.
Geauga Park District For more information, contact the park district at 440-286-9516 or visit www.geaugaparkdistrict.org.
life. Previous kayaking experience required. Program canceled the day prior if bad weather is forecast. Registration required.
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May 7, 7-9 p.m. The West Woods Nature Center Meet artist Michele Longstreet and view her collection of artwork inspired by Nature. Also on display is The Lydia Curtis Wildflower Collection and wildlife art by Linda Easton. Show runs through July 27.
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May 8, 9 a.m. to noon or 1-4 p.m. Headwaters Park, Boathouse Enjoy a beautiful paddle around East Branch Reservoir while searching for wild-
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May 14 Homeschoolers will join a naturalist for a virtual lesson all about pollinators, then go on a pollinator-themed outdoor scavenger hunt that, once completed and turned in to one of the park district’s drop-off locations, will earn participants a flower-and insect-themed activity pack complete with honey samples. Registration is required for At-Home & Outdoors Pollinators. Youth ages 5-7 meet from 10 to 11 a.m., then ages 8-12 from 2-3 p.m. Login information will be sent prior to the program date.
Incorrect information appeared in the April 21 Middlefield Post article titled “Middlefield, Working on a Car Wash.” There are two other car washes currently in the village — one owned by Marbran Properties LLC on Grant Drive and another behind B.T. Oil gas station at 15525 W. High St.
past,” Patterson said. “We are grateful to the Geauga County Historical Society for more recently creating a special place for the story of ‘maple’ in our county’s history. Their visitors from near and far can leaf through a book that has replicated the portraits and will continue to be updated as years go by.” The importance of the hall of fame, as well as the syrup auction, is to keep the “uniqueness of maple syrup in the public’s eye,” Patterson said. “The producers are willing to give of their time, experience, energy, knowledge and love for the industry to create a fun and meaningful way to reach out with their story,” he said.
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The annual hall of fame luncheon, cancelled this year due to COVID-19, is a way to gather the people “who have maple syrup running through their veins in one place to follow the new ideas, the new syrup producers and reminisce of the days past,” Patterson said. “Helen has taken a personal interest in creating the likeness of each hall of fame inductee, which makes it special,” he said. “Her talent brings out not only the facial features of each individual, but seems to embody their personality, as well. We are especially fortunate that she has continued to willingly bring her artistry to our hall of fame.”
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Town Crier Genealogical Society Meets
May 11, 7-9 p.m. Rob Arnold, sexton of Evergreen Hills Cemetery, will present “ Life of a Sexton” via Zoom at the next virtual meeting of the Geauga County Genealogical Society. The program will begin after a brief business meeting. Registration is required; visit www.gcgsoh.org.
Light Up the Night
May 13, 8 p.m. The Fine Arts Association (FAA) is hosting Light Up the Night fundraiser at the Mayfield Road Drive-in Theater, 12100 State Route 322 in Chardon. Funds raised will help support FAA scholarships to provide students access to the arts. Ticket prices range from $15 to $60 and include the screening of “August Rush,” a food/ beverage goodie bag, student performances, a sneak peek of the “Modern Warrior Live” film trailer coming to FAA in June, participation in raffle drawings, 50/50 and more. For information, or to purchase tickets, visit fineartsassociation.org/events or call 440-951-7500, ext. 100.
Red Cross Blood Drive
May 14, 3-7 p.m. American Red Cross will hold a blood drive at Heritage Place Auction Barn, 15920 Nauvoo Road, Middlefield. Donation appointments may be made by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or calling 1-800733-2767. Walk-ins are welcome.
Free Fresh Produce
May 15, 9-11 a.m. Newbury United Community Church will resume hosting fresh produce giveaways the third Saturday of each month through August at the church located at 14961 Auburn Road. Cleveland FoodBank provides the service to low income Geauga County residents. Please bring ID, bags and mask.
Blessing of the Bikes
May 16, 12:30 p.m. Pastor Dennis will perform a blessing of the bikes at Thompson United Methodist Church, 6758 Madison Road in Thompson Township. Arrive at 12:30 p.m. for the 1 p.m. blessing. A short ride will follow. The church youth group will provide refreshments by donation. The event is sponsored by the Red Knights Motorcycle Club Ohio Chapter One and Christ’s Crusaders – the Christian Motorcycle Association chapter for Lake, Geauga and Cuyahoga counties.
SNPJ Music Fest & Craft Show
May 22, 11 a.m. Slovenska Narodna Podporna Jednota (SNPJ)) is hosting a music fest and craft show, rain or shine, at the SNPJ farm located at 10946 Heath Road in Kirtland. The craft show runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., with the music fest running from noon to 10 p.m. A fundraiser for the Cultural Preservation of Slovenian Heritage, the event features 30 vendors, 15 polka bands, a dance floor, playground, games and food and beverages. Gates open at 11 a.m. Gate fee is $15, or $10 in advance. For information, visit www.snpjfarmkirtland.com or call Don at 440-283-9373.
Middlefield Senior Trash Pickup
May 27 Middlefield Village Road Crew will again work with the Geauga County Department on Aging employees and volunteers to remove unwanted items from senior citizens’ garages and yards during locally scheduled pick-ups. Seniors must be registered with the department on aging for 2021 at least one week prior to the pick-up in order to be placed on the pickup list. No more than 10 items per household; small items may be boxed together. Call 440-279-2130 to register by May 20.
O’Reilly Seeks Nominating Committee Candidacy Parkman Township resident Kevin O’Reilly is seeking candidacy on Farm Credit Mid-America’s 2022 Nominating Committee. FCMA is an agricultural lending cooperative serving more than 80,000 customers in Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee. Customers with voting stock are eligible to vote. Voting stock is purchased at a customer’s loan origination. The 20-member nominating committee — five from each state — selects candidates for both the FCMA’s board of directors and nominating committee. Voting begins on May 6 and closes June 3.
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Physical Therapy for Back Pain: Avoiding Orthopedic Surgery By Dr. Adam M. Cramer, DPT Between 60 and 80% of people currently living in the United States will experience chronic back pain at some point in their lives. According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, it is one of the most common occupational disorders in the country.
What kind of relief can you expect?
At MyoFit Clinic in Chardon, Middlefield and Ashtabula, OH we have great success in helping clients find relief from their chronic pain who gradually improve strength and mobility from exercise and resume their normal level of activity again. There are a number of treatments we use to accomplish this.
Physical therapy with strength and mobility programs
When physical therapy is coupled with specially prescribed motor control exercises, only which a licensed physical therapist can prescribe, we have observed significant success in treating patients with chronic low back pain. The focus of these special exercises is to improve the neuromuscular control of those body segments involved in movement of the spine in order to improve stability of the spine making it Cramer stronger. In essence, while chronic back pain is not usually a “quick fix,” the condition can often be treated effectively with a combination of different physical therapies. Physical therapy aims to correct the debilitating dysfunction versus only just treating the symptoms.
Dry Needling
At MyoFit Clinic we have also brought relief to many sufferers of chronic back pain by using a advanced treatment procedure known as Intramuscular Stimulation or Dry Needling. This is a unique procedure requiring specialized training on the part of your physical therapist. It is designed to target muscle function to improve tissue healing and muscle restoration. It is especially effective if your back pain is linked to an underlying injury. If you are recommended to have dry needling, you can expect to be treated with thin solid filament dry needles that will deactivate and desensitize trigger points within the muscle itself. These trigger points are known to contribute to pain, poor muscle function, low blood circulation and reduced flexibility.
Manual therapy
Chronic lower back pain can also be relieved substantially with hands on manual therapy offered at our clinic by a Doctors of
Physical Therapy manual therapy includes myofascial release, massage, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, stretching and range of motion. In fact, a 2011 scientific study published in the Journal of Internal Medicine found that manual therapy helps people with back pain to function even after six months after treatment. After 10 weeks, more than 1/3 patients who received either type of manual therapy said their back pain was either much better or gone, compared to only one in 25 who were taking medication. Patients who underwent hands on manual therapy also spent fewer days in bed, were more active and used fewer anti-inflammatory medications that those who were treated solely with medication.
Avoiding Orthopedic Surgery
Nobody wants surgery, so then why do individuals consult with a orthopedic surgeon? Surgery is a surgeon’s specialty. That’s what they are trained to do. Sure, they will offer costly imaging, ineffective injections and tell you to “rest and see how it feels.” The problem with this common conservative approach is that it actually does nothing to help correct the underlying issue that’s contributing to your symptoms when you need it the most. Then, in 4 weeks of “letting it rest” it’s worse! Even if they offer to go to their own physical therapy office, these physical therapists only treat post-operative patients and are not equipped to help you avoid surgery. So then when your symptoms are worse in 4 weeks, of course, the only option left is surgery! Avoiding surgery takes a independent Doctor of Physical Therapy who’s only focus is helping people avoid surgery, providing focused care and taking the time to do it right, teaching patients how to effectively controlled their symptoms and returning to normal symptom-free mobility, this is what we do at MyoFit Clinic. Physical therapy is not something that can be done on your own or by any other health/medical practitioner. You need the critical and trained eye of a licensed doctor of physical therapy in order to assess and determine appropriate diagnosis, limitations and treatments for your pain. No referral is needed in Ohio for physical therapy so you can skip seeing a physician or orthopedic surgeon. Call MyoFit today for an initial consultation so you can keep moving forward pain free While successfully avoiding orthopedic surgery. Dr. Adam M. Cramer, DPT, is a licensed physical therapist, pain specialist and founder of MyoFit Clinic in Chardon, Middlefield & Ashtabula, Ohio and offer all the above treatments at all clinics. Call MyoFit at 440-2861007 if you would like to avoid orthopedic surgery for your pain. MyoFitClinic.com
JFS Offers Camp & Enrichment Program Applications are now being accepted for Geauga County Job and Family Service’s 2021 summer camp and enrichment program. The program assists parents with the fees for their children to attend camp or another enrichment activity. The program is funded solely through donations. Children whose families are low income are eligible to apply. Verification will be required. Contact Sara Shininger at 440-285-9141, ext. 1263 for more information.
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“I said, ‘10 years.’ In August, I will have served for six. My plan hasn’t changed, but the situation has,” Worso said. From the beginning of his tenure, the library board charged him with certain goals and achieving them required change, Worso said. “Change is necessary and happens whether we like it or not,” he added. “There were times when these proposed changes were met with resistance from the staff, community and local officials. I started by suggesting to everyone that things could be done differently. Trying to do something differently doesn’t mean the way you always did them was wrong or bad. Exploring new ways of doing things just opens up new possibilities.” Worso pointed to the many accomplishments of his tenure, which he said the board generally accepted unanimously. These included mounting a successful campaign for a county-wide bond issue, building two new library branches in Thompson and Bainbridge townships, renovating other branches, upgrading technology, joining the CLEVNET system and opening branches on Sundays. Worso added the Library Journal named GCPL a “Four-Star Library” last year, “…recognizing us as one of the best libraries in the nation.” With Worso at the helm, library circulation steadily increased each of his five years. “Nonetheless, change comes with resistance and resistance can build up over time,” Worso said. “At some point, you have to make a judgment if the cost from resistance is too
high. In this case, that judgment was the board’s to make. “In stepping down, I am — as always — doing what the GCPL board thinks is in the best interest of the library,” he continued. “The board and I agree that this is the proper course of action.” Board President Joshua Hutchinson said under Ed’s leadership, the GCPL handled the uncertainty and fear the COVID-19 pandemic forced on everyone, “always striking a balance between safety for our employees and patrons with our mandate to serve and inform the people of Geauga County.” “Ed Worso successfully led this library through some very difficult and stressful projects,” he said. “The Geauga County library board appreciates the hard work and leadership Ed has provided during the unprecedented level of change over the last six years. The board wishes Ed all the luck in the world as he moves forward, knowing that he has worked hard and has achieved some great successes during his tenure here.” The library board voted unanimously April 20 to hire the executive placement firm of John Keister & Associates. “We are also grateful that Ed has agreed to work with the board to make this transition as smooth and seamless as possible as we begin the process of finding a strong replacement director for the next phase of the library’s existence,” Hutchinson said. With projects to complete, Worso said he will continue in his current role until his replacement is found. “The library is a well-oiled machine and people know what they are doing. Things march on,” he said. “For me, my leaving is profoundly sad.”
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Hershey Montessori Upper School staff and students recently held a senior signing ceremony as a formal declaration and celebration of each senior’s post-graduation plans. One hundred percent of the school’s graduates are enrolling at colleges and universities. Seniors were invited to wear apparel representing their chosen college or university.
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Being in his first year as head coach, Sandoval said he is blessed with senior leadership in the lineup that is regrouping well after a slow start. “We’re pretty strong when it comes to senior leadership, and we have quality kids on the mound, behind the plate, and at first, third, and in centerfield, and that is a huge benefit for the rest of the team,” he said. “If we play our last few games like we have lately, we will have a good season. “Justin had some shaky moments early today. Jake Bean did as well when he came in to pitch, but both of them found their stride and made good pitches when they had to have them. Throwing strikes is important, and minimizing errors also is a big part of the plan. Errors will always bite you in the end, and today we played good defense, and the pitchers made the pitches in big situations.” Both Shank and Bean made pitches when they needed them, combining to pitch a three-hitter while walking five and fanning 14. Shank gave up an earned run in the second by walking Dillon Frazier, who promptly stole second, and then having Jordan Bates drill a long double to the fence in left center. He also gave up a leadoff double down the left field line to start the third, but three straight outs snuffed that rally quickly, and then came the Huskies third. Cardinal went down in order in the first two innings against Ben Keeper, but Josh Soltis led off with a walk. Austin Strever put down a bunt and beat it by an eyelash as the play was not made at first, and Tyler Zeigler bunted as well, putting runners at second and third with one out. Shank drilled a double down the left field
line to plate both runners, then took matters into his own hand — or, as it were, feet. He immediately stole third, and stole home on a delayed steal as the ball was being returned to the pitcher, catching everybody by surprise. A passed ball sent Bean to second after he, too, walked, and an error at third base sent Bean home with the fourth run of the inning. The teams exchanged single runs in the fifth inning for the final score. With Bean taking over on the hill for the Huskies, an error opened the floodgates for what could have been a disastrous inning. Eventually, though, after two walks and another hit batsman forced home a run to make it 4-2 for the Huskies, Bean got his fastball going in the strike zone to stop the threat. He led off the bottom of the frame with a line single to left, moved up a base each time on infield outs, and scored when Parker Campbell drilled a single to left. “Once both Justin, working his curveball and breaking pitches, and Jake, working his fastball, got control, it gave us an upper hand,” Sandoval said. “I feel confident we have the tools to be a very good team, as long as we don’t put ourselves into big holes with errors or mistakes. Today the guys, all of them, made big plays when we needed to have them, and we kept Lake Catholic, which has some great athletes, from getting any momentum going.” Shank was able to get control of his breaking pitches to squelch opportunities for the Cougars, and Bean resorted to firing seeds with the fastball to keep that momentum in the Huskies favor to the end. Good players get the job done a majority of the time, and this fact led to this Cardinal victory. Shank had a pair of hits with a run scored and two RBIs to lead the way on offense, Bean scored twice, and Zeigler had a pair of safeties; Cardinal rapped out seven hits on the day. The Cougars claws just weren’t sharp enough.
Community Meetings Listed are public meetings and executive sessions in Huntsburg, Middlefield and Parkman townships, the Village of Middlefield and Cardinal Schools for the coming weeks. (Please note: These meeting notices are NOT legal notices. To find out whether a government or school board meeting is in person or virtual contact the appropriate township, village or district office. Huntsburg Township: May 18, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings held at the Town Hall, 16534 Mayfield Road. Middlefield Township: May 10, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All trustees meetings are held at Township Office, 15228 Madison Road, unless otherwise noted. Middlefield Village: May 11, 5:30 p.m.
– Streets, Sidewalks & Utilities, 6 p.m. – Economic Development Committee; May 13, 5 p.m. – Parks & Recreation, 5:30 p.m. – Finance & Ordinance, 6:30 p.m. – Public Safety, 7 p.m. – Village Council. All meetings currently are virtual. Parkman Township: May 18, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, unless otherwise noted. (Trustees will hold the second meeting of the month via Microsoft Teams. Those interested in joining the meeting should contact the fiscal officer for the link.) Cardinal BOE: May 12, 6 p.m., regular meeting. All meetings held at BOE Office, 15982 E. High St., Middlefield, unless otherwise indicated.
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Government
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 May 20. Minutes from meetings are posted on the township’s Facebook page or residents may request a copy by calling the office. Congratulations to Jerry Rose Jr. Jerry recently retired from the township after serving 26 plus years in different positions. We wish him well in all future endeavors. Charles Wright has been promoted to maintenance supervisor and Kevin Bandsuh has moved from part time to full-time maintenance assistant. Memorial Day services have been cancelled for this year. Flags will still be placed
on the graves thanks to the Huntsburg Historical Society members.
Cemetery
Maintenance will be cleaning the cemetery and preparing it for Memorial Day. Please remove any items one wishes to keep. All old wreaths and unsightly items left at the graveside will be discarded. No plantings are permitted. Artificial flowers or ornaments are permitted on the graves until they become weather beaten. The township is not responsible for damage or theft of such items and may remove them if they become unsightly.
Roads
Township maintenance is currently working on pulling in road edges, filling holes and accessing what needs to be done on each
road prior to the application of dust control. Bids for dust control have been advertised and will be reviewed at the May 4 meeting. Depending on monies available in the road and bridge fund, a decision will be made if roads will be treated. Residents are responsible for keeping their drive pipes clean and free of debris. Please clean out pipes to keep the ditches flowing. Call and report any serious road problem, flooding on roads, fallen limbs or other hazard the township should be aware of. Residents may leave a message at 440636-5486 option 1.
Zoning
Zoning Inspector Paul Tucker is available by appointment for zoning permits, exemptions, conditional use permits and variances. He may be reached by calling the township
offices at 440-636-5486 ext. 3. Leave a message for a return call. Be advised that zoning permits are required for all building projects, even agricultural buildings. Some may be exempt from fees, but still require an application submission. The township doesn’t know what is being constructed if an application is not submitted. Zoning permit applications are available in the town hall foyer.
Summer Youth Program
Huntsburg Township will once again participate with the Geauga County Summer Youth Program. The program offers summer employment to Geauga County youths between the ages of 14 and 24 for 10 weeks and 40 hours per week. Interested parties should contact the OhioGuideStone Summer Employment Offices at 440-729-4037 to see if they meet the requirements.
Spring Cleanup & Tire Recycling
For Huntsburg residents only, spring cleanup and tire recycling is scheduled for June 5. Passenger car tire drop-off is from 8:3011 a.m. at the Huntsburg Recreational Park, 17085 Mayfield Road. Tires with dirt or mud will not be accepted. Grant funding is provided by Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste District. Spring cleanup will be held from 8:30-11 am or when full. Bring items to the township recreational park. No items are to be left before or after that time. Appliances, computers and televisions will be accepted and recycled thanks to a Go Green Grant awarded to the township by Geauga Trumbull Solid Waste District. Lawn waste and household garbage will not be accepted. There are no exceptions.
Senior Trash Pickup Days
The Huntsburg Township Trustees and road department are joining forces with the Geauga County Department on Aging for the 2021 Huntsburg Township Senior Trash Pickup Days June 10 and 11. Have items outside the home or garage June 9, the evening before the pickup. To sign up, register and complete the trash pickup intake with the Geauga County Department on Aging at 440-279-2130 by June 3 or earlier. In order to receive trash pickup assistance, one must be 60 years of age or older and live in Huntsburg Township.
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Faith Matters For the Love of India
I first traveled to India in 1976. It was loves you,” in Tamil. an unforgettable experience that radically After two years in India, the door closed changed my outlook on the world. for me to remain. However, I had met a young I was a 23-year-old graduate student who lady from New Zealand in Chennai who behad his eyes opened wide and heart touched came my wife! Even today, Glenda and I have deeply. How can I forget facing a group of lep- a great love for India and her people. For the ers begging for alms along the Ganges River past 11 years we have been privileged to train while thousands of Hindu pilgrims bathed in and coach leaders who have shared the love the holy water? Nor will I cease to of Jesus all over the Indian subremember the acrid smoke hangcontinent. I have made 30 minising in the air as human remains try trips during that time. were being cremated along the As the Covid-19 epidemic shore. sweeps across India these past India has its own unique way few weeks, it is painful to be cut of leaving an indelible mark on off from those we know and love. your soul. When I finally left New Sickness, hospitalizations, sufferDelhi for home, I was physically a ings and death have touched peomess due to stomach issues that By Roger Kruse ple we care deeply about. left me weak and emaciated. I remember my During this time, we have mobilized parents meeting me at the airport, expressprayer among followers of Jesus around the ing dismay at my condition. Little did any of world. We have sought to comfort and enus realize that in four years I would return to courage co-workers through emails, What’s India to live. App calls and Zoom. We are also collecting In June of 1980, I found myself back in funds to meet emergency needs. India studying the difficult Tamil language in Above all, we entrust them to our loving the southern city of Madurai. I lived in a small heavenly Father who allowed His own Son room with an asbestos roof that became my own personal “sauna” day and night. A dark to suffer and die for us. In fact, the apparent green mosquito net my father had during “tragedy” of Christ’s death and subsequent WWII was my only protection from the relent- resurrection has become for us all the true Source of hope, healing and eternal life. less pursuit of the hungry mosquitoes. God is able to weave His loving purposMy transportation was a black bicycle es into our lives, even when circumstances that I road each day 10-15 miles, through villages to my language professor’s home on the bring pain and despair. “For now we see oboutskirts of the university campus. For sev- scurely in a mirror, but then it will be face eral hours each morning I practiced speak- to face. Now I know partly; then I will know ing, reading and writing an ancient language fully, just as God has fully known me.” spoken by over 70 million people. My goal Roger Kruse knows and loves the people of was simple: I wanted to share God’s love with India for their warm hospitality, great generosithose who knew little of the Gospel. ty and indomitable faith. He eagerly awaits his My only diet was spicy South Indian next opportunity to be among them again. foods: breakfast at my professor’s home followed by lunch and dinner in dingy restaurants throughout the city. This was also my opportunity to practice my growing language skills and discover the culture. Every day was a new adventure! I remember the first time I shared some food with a lame beggar on the side of the road. He dragged himself around in the dirt on his posterior, using his hands and arms. Over time, he learned to spot me coming in a crowd, anticipating the meal I was bringing. I saw hope in his eyes as he responded to my love in Christ. I quickly learned to say “Jesus
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were much too warm as those who sat nearest the door were too cold.” In Part 1 of this article we described the The books most commonly used in the formation of a network of one-room schools early district schools were: “The English in the township in the early to mid-1800s. In Reader,” the “Rhetorical Reader,” the “Testhis second part, we continue that discussion tament,” “Daboll’s Arithmetic,” ending up with the eventual “Kirkham’s Grammar” and “Webconsolidation of those schools ster’s Speller.” Special attention into one school at the center. was paid to the three R’s, and, if From the Geauga Demoone could read, write and “cipher” crat, 29 August 1866, we have well, and spell most of the words the following excerpt by Elijah in Webster’s Elementary, he or she Pomeroy from the “Early Hiswas thought to possess all of the tory of Huntsburg:” essentials of an education. All else “Our school house was a was purely ornamental. small log building with one Among the best remembered apartment, two windows, and of the early teachers is [Stephen] a door in the gable end that Bridgman Pomeroy, who is said to faced the road. It was not enhave taught 50 terms, and to have closed by a fence nor shaded had some unique and original methby a tree. The side of the apartods of curbing the effervescence of ment opposite the door was ocyouthful spirits, and to have been cupied by a big fireplace, five or much sought after because of his six feet wide, where a carman’s skill in that line. It is said that he load of wood could burn in one drew his fingers through his sandy prodigious fire. hair and thundered out “Let the si“Along the side of the room lence of death reign!” The hearts of was a low, slanting shelf, which the little girls nearly stopped beatserved as a desk to those who ing; the most unruly boy quailed. wrote, and against the sharp With all his brusqueness of edge of which the elder puA gravity-fed lamp manner, however, he is said to pils leaned when they were possess a kind heart, to have been not writing. Our seats were made of slabs inverted, supported on sticks, good to explain difficult lessons, a good readand without backs. The girls sat on one side er, writer and singer, and to have excelled in of the room and the boys on the other. The the manufacture of quill pens. youngest sat nearest the fire, where they
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Rotary Club Hosts Jeep Night Submitted The Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield is sponsoring a Jeep night May 21, from 4:308 p.m., to benefit the Geauga County Veteran Food Pantry at Madrick’s Tavern, 10760 Kinsman Road in Newbury Township. Entertainment donated by Madrick’s will be DJ Jason Adkins.
Each entrant is asked to donate monetarily or with a canned good for the food pantry. There will be door prizes and drawings every half hour. Sponsorship opportunities are available for local area businesses. For more information or to RSVP, contact Jim Dvorak by cell 440-554-1404, email dvorak07burton@gmail.com or mail, 14852 Rapids Road, Burton, OH 44021.
Equestrian Team Makes Nationals Submitted The CNPH Equestrian Team out of Huntsburg joined the YEDA, the Youth Equestrian Development Association circuit late in the 2018-2019 season. Each season some members have qualified for the National Show. This season eight members have qualified for the Individual National Show, as well as the Junior High Team qualified for the Team National Show. YEDA National Show will be held June 24 to 27 in McDonald, Tenn. Before Covid the whole team was able to show together each day. The 2020-2021 Covid season was a little different on the showing side. The team was split into two groups each showing one day only and being double judged. Team members were only allowed to have one spectator in attendance. “Really proud of all the girls and all the improvements made over the entire season,” coach Chelsea Nau Workman said. “The thing I miss most is having the whole team both days to cheer each other on. However,
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No less noted, though, but in a quiet way, was Lucinda Bridgman, a lame lady, who taught the children of three generations. She has been termed by some of her old pupils “an ideal teacher,” one who used tact instead of force, and maintained discipline and always had an orderly school. The inset photo shows a gravity-fed lamp and was powered by common gasoline in the late 1800s and early 1900s. It was one of several which hung in and lit the one-room school at Joint, one of the many early “subtowns” of Huntsburg. The school was located at the intersection of present day Kile and Chardon-Windsor roads. This type of lamp was very unusual in that it used common gasoline as fuel, had no wick or mantle and it is probably quite early in the production of such lamps. The one-room schoolhouses were cold in the winter and this was just one of the various methods used to heat and light a large one-room building. It is surprising that the use of such lamps did not sicken the school children and teachers from emitted toxic gases. There was no school tax in the very early days, and those who sent children to school had to pay pro rata for the days sent, from their private funds, which was rather hard on people with large families. Wages were very low, ranging from 50 cents to $1.25 a week.
I am so happy that you each had a chance to show YEDA with everything that has been going on! Great job girls and thank you for a great team, great parents, and continued support.” The CNPH Team has worked hard to make Nationals. All the team members are now looking for sponsors and donations to help with the expense of the National Show. Entry Fees for the team are around $1,800. “We have no doubt the team will work hard and make their goal of raising funds,” the coach said. If anyone wishes to make a donation they can mail them to CNPH Equestrian Team, 11297 Clay Street, Huntsburg, Ohio, 44046. CNPH equestrian team is always looking for new members. The team is open to Riders in 4 to 12 grade, and equestrians with disabilities from age 10 through adult. Western riders from beginner through advanced, No horse ownership required. Anyone interested in Joining the Team please contact CNPH. Later, about 1826, a small fund was obtained from the state, which was supplemented by a levy made by each individual district. Huntsburg, as a township, levied its first school tax in 1853. It was one mill for school purposes, and 1 1/4 mills for schoolhouse fund. The fuel was to be furnished by the patrons, a certain quantity of cut wood per scholar, though sometimes they made a bee and hauled it to the school in logs, upon which the big boys were expected to exercise their muscles at odd times. In 1895, a brick building was constructed which was used for the eight elementary grades downstairs in two rooms and the high school upstairs. In 1927, a wooden gymnasium was completed. A little less than half of the cost, $2,000, was raised by bonding the town and the remainder was donated by the alumni and other supporters. Volunteer labor played a large part in the construction. About this time, the state gave money to build portables in the rear of the brick building to house the elementary so that the junior and senior high could use all of the brick building. Those one room schools suffered different fates over time. Some were moved to different locations and became farm buildings or were used as other unrelated structures like tool sheds. The one room school at Joint was eventually incorporated into the current Huntsburg Baptist Church. The Moss school house was incorporated into an out-building on the original Hackley Burton farm.
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INFO REPORT April 21 6:27 p.m., Almeda Drive. Cardinal Middle School, student gave names of people student wants to stab in the throat and student was going to hide the bodies. Police were involved with several students today over social media. INJURED PERSON April 17 7:21 p.m., South State Avenue. 6-year-old male jumped out his second-story bedroom window. Little brother convinced him to jump. He is conscious and alert. Mother followed rescue to UH Geauga for further evaluation.
Real Estate Transfers Following is a list of area real estate transfers for the weeks ending April 16 and April 23, 2021, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office.
Melvin Ray and Amanda J. Miller, 14450 Madison Road, to Daniel J. and Esther Stutzman, $235,000. (3.21 acres)
HUNTSBURG TOWNSHIP John P. Surdel, Plank Road, to Ioan Trif, $23,000. (5.93 acres) John A. and Irene A. Detweiler, 12324 Princeton Road, to Betsy Nogueira, $170,000. (1.50 acres)
MIDDLEFIELD VILLAGE Michael L. and Theresa M. Shaffer, 15364 Knox Circle, to Michael G. and Victoria J. Larkin, $295,000. (0.11 acres) Isadore John (trustee) and Barbara L. Youshak, 15795 West High St., to Matthew E. Miller, $184,000. (0.29 acres)
MIDDLEFIELD TOWNSHIP John A. and Barbara E. DeChellis (trustees), Madison Road, to Fannie S. and Elwin E. Byler Jr., $295,000. (100.61 acres)
PARKMAN TOWNSHIP Phillip Strever and Kelsey Bennett, 16890 Hazy Morning Drive, to James and Tina Sullivan, $47,500. (2.59 acres)
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FOR RENT Updated, nice 2bdr. duplex up Middlefield Village. NO PETS. $800 per month plus utilities. Appt. 440-632-0713.
FOR SALE Sunny cross training magnetic recumbent bike, like new. Excellent condition, 260 miles, 1 year old. asking $300. 440-8123010. Harmony Kingdom collectibles: unique little animal boxes of marble/resin, many to choose from. Email for list and prices. k8e912@gmail.com. Collectible Stamps: Legends of Hollywood - John Wayne series. Beautiful and in perfect condition. Remember this legend of the Old West movies. 20 stamps, 37 cents face value. Offered 2004. Call 440465-9101 between 1-5 p.m. Best Offer. Two used JL Audio 12W6v2 Subs, Two used Pioneer Mono PDX-M6 amps. All wiring included. Excellent condition. Priced to sell. $250. Text 440-552-4400. Scheid’s steel carports are the ultimate cost effective option to shield your vehicle against the natural elements. Call 440-632-6321, www.scheidsent.com. N.O.S. – Early Ford engine parts – no Model A. – New Holley 94 carburetor in box. –new king pins. – nice used heater – etc., etc., 440-554-0331 “Browns Capture Crown, 27-4” Plain Dealer beer mug - 1963. Pictures Jim Brown and Frank Ryan. Call 440-4659101 between 1pm and 5pm. Best offer. Recliner, brown leather, new, bun feet, nail head trim. 440-285-8278. Brown eggs from free range hens, no antibiotics, no hormones, $3/doz. Local beef & hay. StRt 608 Claridon. Some deliveries available. 440-636-5747.
GARAGE/ESTATE SALES MUNSON: 12280 Bradford Dr, May 13 May 16, 10am-7pm. Housewares, dishes, yarn, crafting supplies, radios, misc. Masks Required. If you need to have a moving sale or estate sale. Call Kathy Willis at 440-8403226.
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Hospital bed, antique scythe, single plow, guitar, banjo, fiddle, new clothes, exercise equipment: bike, stepper, weights, weight chair. 440-773-4407.
Open PT positions at the library! Various locations. More details at Career Opportunities Geauga County Public Library geaugalibrary.net.
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Hildenbrand Home Services is looking to hire someone for a full time position to grow with the company. Must have valid driver’s license and transportation Pay based on experience. Call or text Jon at 440-537-7457.
Rosie: 6 month dilute tortie cat, spayed, playful. Not shy but never held/loved before her foster home. Needs good indoor home. 440-321-2485
REAL ESTATE Thompson Twp - 1 acre scenic rolling building lot, side street lots of privacy. $12,900. 440-289-0708.
SERVICES Forever Built Masonry. 32 years of experience, foundations - chimneys - outside grills - reapairs, walkways. Free Estimates. Call 440-319-0350. Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses, we do most anything. Call between 8am and 4pm, 440813-4272. No answer, leave message Offering special discounts for interior and exterior painting and staining this season. 20+ years experience. Professional and insured. Call Dan 440-342-4552. John’s Plumbing: Affordable and reliable. Water heaters, toilets, faucets, drain cleaning, gas lines, sump pumps, well tanks. 440-285-0800. Geauga Family Dental Care. We love making dentures. We do a lot of them and our patients are very pleased. We offer a basic denture for $600 or a premium denture for $1400. Please call for a no cost consultation. 440-338-8084. Jonathan F. Rosenthal, DDS. Mobile Notary Loan Signing Agent. I come to you! Certified, insured, background screened. Contact Andrea Scheid at 440-343-2576, andrea44062@gmail.com, www.scheidsent.com.
WANTED Wanted: 1989-1991 Dodge Cummins, stick-shift 2wd Truck. Call 440-832-1465.
WANTED TO BUY Old fishing tackle wanted: fishing lures (wood or plastic), tackle boxes, wooden duck decoys. Call Lee 440-313-8331. Buying all Stanley Bailey planes and machinist tools. Call Karl at 440-812-3392.
Painters wanted for exterior spray crew, join our team will train the right person!!! Transportation required we move from site to site!!! Should not be afraid of heights, should have labor experience!!! 440-655-2818.
Yard worker wanted for Spring and Summer. Starting @$14/hr cash more with experience. Drivers license preferred. 440-338-3563. Seeking office administrator for dental office in South Russell. Must be friendly and proficient with technologies. Inquire with Sadie. geaugafamily@yahoo. com.
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