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exchange rate, this may be the year to take this train ride that has been on my bucket list for years. The only drawback, besides the expense, is leaving my beloved cat for any length of time. He was quite upset that we left him alone with a strange babysitter and he is very verbal about his displeasure. Life for all of us is getting back to normal; he is not aware I am planning this trip and won’t be until the suitcases come out again. Did I mention the “Tootsie Rolls” he left for me on the carpet next to my side of the bed? A welcome home gift I could have done without!

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I n my last article I mentioned that my wife and I were leaving for a two-week Caribbean cruise and here we are home again. How time flies when you’re having

fun!We were on an older, smaller ship than those we

sailed on in the past and it was a bit disappointing though we still had fun and saw some interesting sights, (Dunn River Falls, Jamaica) not to mention the 80 degree weather while our friends were dealing with 15 inches of snow back home. I called this the “Geriatric Tonnage Cruise” since most people were over 80 and overweight. I need a new travel agent.

I always enjoy meeting new people and this trip was no exception. I met three widows traveling together and I teased them about writing an article referring to the three retired burlesque queens (not true) I met aboard ship. There was Phyllis, Lenore and who could forget Marie; I have a slight suspicion she was cheating at the card games they were playing, however I have no proof so I will leave it at “suspicion”.

I met a retired Canadian couple from Quebec that are still forever aftering together. His name was Ian and the way he tells the story; he fell head over heels for this little French girl that walked into the cafeteria at his place of work some 40 years ago. The way he looks at her, I am certain his feelings have never changed.

Then there was the young girl from the Philippines that worked the coffee bar; she had a great smile and an outstanding disposition for slaving on that ship 12 hours a day, seven days a week. She called me “Sir Joseph” and my wife Ms. Nettie and made me some great coffee lattes. The regular ship’s coffee was a disappointment and in one port I found a Starbuck’s where I purchased their instant coffee packs; better than the ground mud they served on deck.

After speaking with many Canadians on board, I have decided to inquire about the Rocky Mountaineer Railroad trip through the west Rockies. With the favorable

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Huntsburg Grange has current community service projects scheduled that include the Chili Cook-Off March 19, Open House and Rummage Sale April 23, Great American Clean Up in May, Memorial Day May 30, summer band concerts in Huntsburg on June 18 and July 16, Geauga County Fair display, Hobo Bingo at Pumpkin Festival in October, Sponsor A Family at Christmas, and collecting soup labels for the deaf project. Stop by the Pomona Grange diner during the Fair and you will find us at work. New members welcome at meetings the second Monday each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Huntsburg Town Hall.

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The Flockmasters 4-H Club elected their 2016 officers. (front, l-r) Sutton Pikor, news reporter; Kylie Bates, health and safety; Rachel O’Reilly, secretary; Ella Klingman, hospitality and Parker Pikor, historian. (back, l-r) Meghan O’Reilly, treasurer; Kelsey Klingman, vice president; Hannah Nelson, president and Patrick Lanstrum, historian. For information about 4-H, contact the Geauga County OSU Extension Office, 440-834-4656. Members must join by April 15.

The members of the Huntsburg Grange gathered for a group photo at their regular meeting this past December. (MP Photos/Colleen Lockhart)

Story Time at Bristol Public LibraryStory Time will resume in March at the Bristol Public Library. Sessions will be held

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Day TrippersBy Patrick Blau

I have to admit that our life here in Septfonds feels like we’re on a perpetual vacation. It’s not just the blessing of

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Sarah and I have done many local day trips from our homebase of Septfonds, either just picking out a name on a road sign and chasing it down, or setting a 45 minute drive time limit to see what we can discover before we do the 45 minute return trip. These day trips, believe it or not, have turned out to be as adventurous and captivating as a week spent in Paris. Perhaps even more so.

On a map if you drew a 45 minute drive time radius from Septfonds, and then created a circle surrounding our village, just 1/4 of that circle would include upwards of about 50 little villages and Middlefield sized towns. It would include the completely picturesque medieval village of Saint Antonin, rich in history and middle-ages-stones enough to make the rookie American visitor walk it’s streets with wide eyes and softly spoken ‘’Wow’s” during the whole experience. Also the ancient village of Caylus, just as middle ages as St. Antonin but set on a more mountainous area to create steeply sloped side alleys and many stepped stone stairways between streets. There’d be the larger city of Villefranche (‘Honest-City’), full of touristy type things to capture on camera and plenty of amazing

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Every village has one of those old stone churches, either open every day or locked up for lack of parishioners. Every village has at least one cobblestoned street, most every village has a story behind it that somehow involves World War II, many villages have a boulangerie (bakery), some have a boucherie (butcher shop). Almost all villages have what is called a lavoir, basically a huge stone and cement washing tub that was used by every housewife in the village back in the 15th or 16th centuries to do the laundry. Some villages have plaques attached to the walls of historic or noteworthy places or buildings, and if you’re lucky there may even be the English translation next to the original French. (That usually only is seen in villages that have a halfway decent tourist attraction, with most often an English seasonal population to justify the second translation.) A decent number of cities have a McDonalds, very few towns have a Subway, even fewer have a Burger King; not one single village has a WalMart. If you’re willing to make the trip to Britain you could find one, though.

At one time I worried myself a little bit, wondering if I would have enough subjects to write about in the space allotted to me in The Middlefield Post. I wondered if the day was quickly approaching where I would have to apologetically submit my last article, saying that the proverbial well was dry here, that there was nothing more to share about my life in France, that the hopper of subjects had run empty. Thanks in part to cheap diesel fuel, thanks more to a similarly spirited wife that enjoys day trips and exploring as much as I do, I do believe that the day will never come when there’s not something to write about concerning my transplanted life here. There are too many places to see, chateaux and castles to explore, historical landmarks to learn about, too many old and warped wooden gates and doors that open onto forgotten gardens with stone walls that are waiting for us to find them, for me to ever fear of running out of write-worthy subjects. Sarah and I have only just begun.

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God’s Girls on WheelsA new theatrical teaching team, known as God’s Girls on Wheels has recently started up

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Momma Told Me There'd be Days Like ThisBy Ellie Behman

If anyone out there has chuckled at some of the slip ups

our parents made, just remember you will be in their shoes some day and the last laugh will be on you. I now walk in

my mom’s shoes and I’m not laughing. All the little things I teased her about are now planted directly on my shoulders. For starters I loved to imitate her stilted walk and tell her “you have a hitch in your get-a-long, Mom.” She would mutter, “Don’t get old,” to which I responded, “What’s my alternative?” She would chant, “What a life, what a life,” and I teased her about her little sayings until we both laughed about the absurdity. I can still hear Mom’s warning ringing in my ears, “Wait, just wait ‘til you get old and you’ll understand.”

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The other day I was leaving the church after a meeting and searched the parking lot for my tan Honda Accord. I clicked the door key and quickly slipped behind the wheel. I was ready to put the key in the ignition when I looked over and saw

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I realized how lucky I was not to be caught as I drove out of the parking lot. There is a program on television called Bait Car and it is basically a way for police to stop carjackers from stealing cars. They watch them get in and drive off, follow them for a bit and eventually shut the engine so the car stops and the doors lock. They are then arrested. Don’t know how I would explain this to the family. “Hey kids, a funny thing happened to me on the way out of church.”

Yes, Momma told me there’d be days like this. Wish she was here to laugh with me.

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Watching what food we put into our own bodies is hard enough. Ensuring our pets get a healthy diet can be downright mind-numbing. Standards for pet nutrition and food labeling are not as strict as those for human food. Understanding what is essential for your best buddy and how to provide it will result in a healthy pet.

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Ledgemont Elementary D.A.R.E. GraduationOn Tuesday, Feb. 2, fifth and sixth graders graduated from the D.A.R.E. program. Deputy James Hudson praised the students for their persistence and hard work. Three students were essay winners and read their essays during the ceremony: Bella Kattas, Bri Rotz, and Aiden McGee. Runner-up essays were writen by Lydia Kastor, Julia Surace, Kenny Winter, Lilly Wendorff, Cara Stone and Carolne Kuchling.

January Students of the MonthCongratulations to our January Students of the Month: seventh-grade Colby Mullet; eighth-grade Alyssa Schafer; ninth-grade Jacob Young; 10th-grade Trevor Stotlar; 11th-grade Adele Conklin and 12th-grade Maggie Topalian.

(l-r) Deputy Hudson, Julia Surace, Kenny Winter, Lilly Wendorf, Cara Stone and Caroline Kuchling

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Rick Seyer’s hours: Monday and Tuesday 9-5:30

Becky Griffen: Wed-Friday 9-5:30; Sat. 9-1Spidalieri’s Plaza

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Feb. 20: Ohio Bluebird Society Annual ConferenceRegister 8:30 a.m. Informative sessions on Bluebirds 9 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. $25 OBS members, $30 non members. Ashland University, 401 College Ave. (44805). Discounts offered at Holiday Inn Express at Routes 250 and 71. www.ohiobluebirdsociety.org.

Feb. 20: American Legion Oratory Competition11:30 a.m. Open to public. Skip 440-313-2095. American Legion Post, 14052 Goodwin St., Burton (44021).

Feb. 21, 28: Pancake and Sausage Breakfast9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. American Legion Post, 14052 Goodwin St., Burton (44021). Ron 440-343-1478.

Through March 3: Senior Water Aerobics at Punderson Pool10 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Eight sessions $50 or all 16 $100. Registration required at Geauga County Department on Aging 440-279-2130.

March 5: The Art and Science of Pruning - Know the When and How9 a.m. to noon. $15. Proper pruning techniques to achieve desired growth and maximum plant performance. Light refreshments and handouts. Geauga County OSU Extension Office, Patterson Center, 14269 Claridon-Troy Road. Call 440-834-4656 to register. Visit geauga.osu.edu. March 6, 13, 20: Pancake Breakfast8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Ages 3 and under free child’s pancake, $5 ages 4 to10. $8 adult, $11 with omelet. Berkshire High School, 14510 Main Street, Burton.

March 18: Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner4:30 to 7 p.m. Take outs available. Pre-sale tickets $9 adult, $4 children ages 4 to 10, call 440-693-4261 or 440-693-4467. At door $10 adult, $4.50 children. Mesopotamia Historical Building on State Route 534.

March 18: Chinese Auction 5 to 7 p.m. To raise money for much needed building repairs. Donations needed, call 440-693-4261 or 440-693-4467 to arrange pick up or drop off. Mesopotamia Historical Building on State Route 534.

April 16: Anticipate Your Garden Problems9 a.m. to noon. $15. Learn how to anticipate which problems your garden will have and what to do. Geauga County OSU Extension Office, Patterson Center, 14269 Claridon-Troy Road. Call 440-834-4656 to register. Visit geauga.osu.edu.

May 4: The Geauga Consumer Connection Will you and your business be a part as a vendor or sponsor? Early Bird Registration before March 31. Payment can be made at www.geaugaconsumerconnection.com.

May 7: How to Create A Cutting Garden9 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 Claridon-Troy Road. Call 440-834-4656 to register. Visit geauga.osu.edu.

May 25: Right Rose, Right Place7 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 Claridon-Troy Road. Call 440-834-4656 to register. Visit geauga.osu.edu.

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 440-834-4656 for location and to register. Visit geauga.osu.edu.

Fish FryFRIDAYS

Feb 26, Mar 4, 11, 18Serving 4:30 – 7:00 p.m.

PARKMAN COMMUNITY HOUSE (Rt. 422 – ¼ mile east of Rt. 528)

DINE-IN OR CARRY-OUTAdults: $ 9.00

Children (ages 5 – 10 years): $ 5.00(Alternate kid’s dinner available)

Desserts available with additional donationSponsored by:

Cardinal Huskies Athletics (February 26th & March 4th)

Parkman Boy Scout Troop 76 (March 11th)Bill Allen Memorial Scholarship

Committee (March 18th)

BURTON CUB SCOUT PACK 197WILL BE HOSTING THE

7TH ANNUAL CHILI COOK-OFF

To be held on Saturday, March 5that the Burton High School Cafeteria

from 5:00pm until 8:00pm$5.00 Buys a Bowl to Taste All and Judge.

Hot Dogs, Chips and Beverages will also be available for purchase.

All chili entries must RVSP by March 1st. Please bring your chili in a ready to serve crockpot by 4:00pm on the day of the event. Only USDA approved meats will be accepted. RSVP to Charlie Cadwallader at (440)313-5215 or at [email protected]. Prizes will be awarded for

hottest and best tasting.

**Cub Scout Recruitment Booth**

Middlefield Senior Center EventsMiddlefield Senior Center, 15820 Ridgewood (44062). 440-632-0611

For those 60 or over. Registration is free for these many activities and benefits that you might not know about. Stop in Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. To participate register with the Geauga County Department on Aging.

Weekly Activities Held at the Center

Every day, noon meal available with advance reservation. Gentle Exercise: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:30 to 10:15 a.m.Chair Volleyball Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 1 to 3 p.m., Tuesday 10:30 a.m. to noon. You’ll be playing like a pro in no time.Pickleball (Off site) 9 to 11 a.m. Call for information on this physically active sport.Speaker Series: Wednesday 10:30 a.m. RSVP that you’ll be attending.March 2: Beltone Hearing presentation and free otoscope screenings.March 9: University Medical Center presentation on Stress Management and Your Kidneys.March 16: MyoFit “Spring Into Wellness!”March 23: University Medical Center presentation on Vein/Vascular Health.March 30: A humorous speech about family life by Geauga Toastmaster, Juel Leonard.

Outings and Events Minimal Charge, Call for times and cost. Most outings leave from Middlefield Center.

Call to reserve, some events require pre-payment, space is limited.March 8: A trip to the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Rainforest, deadline for sign-up is March 3.March 15: “Toga Party Luncheon with Entertainment.” Held at Century Village. Catering by Simply Greek, build your own Greek Salad buffet. Prepayment of $15, deadline is March 7.March 21: Monthly Birthday Party. Free lunch if your birthday is in March. RSVP by March 14.March 25: Out to Lunch. Call for location and time.March 28: Monthly Senior Breakfast: Corned beef hash, eggs and fruit. $3 donation for the meal receives a complimentary raffle ticket for fun prizes. Call for reservation.

County-wide Events:

June 16: Phantom of the Opera at Playhouse Square. Price includes motorcoach transportation from Middlefield or Chardon, Lunch at the Hard Rock Tower City and your Ticket to the Matinee, $105 per person.

Free Produce GiveawayFourth Tuesday each month. Pick up 4 to 6 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 14999 S. State Ave. (Route 608). Pick up inside if inclement weather. Handicap accessible, 440-6323-0480.

Primary Absentee BallotsAbsentee ballots are now available for the Primary Election to be held on Tuesday,

March 15. Voters who wish to vote an absentee ballot may submit a request to: Geauga County Board of Elections, 470 Center Street, Bldg. 6-A, Chardon OH 44024. Call 440-279-2030. The deadline for requesting an absentee ballot to be mailed is noon Saturday, March 12. All voted absentee ballots must be postmarked by March 14 or hand delivered to the Board of Elections office by 7:30 p.m. on March 15.

Absentee applications may be requested by calling the above Board of Elections or by going to the Geauga County Board of Election’s website http://www.co.geauga.oh.us/Departments/BOE/Important-Voter-Information and downloading an application, filling it out, signing and mailing to the Board of Elections. Voters can get a blank application by clicking on the Absentee tab. If they go to Voter Information, and use the voter look-up tab the application will be pre-populated with the voter’s name and

Free PiYo Fitness ClassesMondays 9 a.m. Thursdays 6 p.m. Bring yoga mat, hand towel, water bottle. Walking, running groups Fridays 9 a.m. Walk 1 to 2 miles at easy pace. Running is no drop pacing. Middlefield First United Methodist Church 14999 S. State Ave. (Rt. 608), one block south of Route 87, 440-632-0480.

Chardon Half Marathon and 5K Benefit On May 1, 2016, area runners are invited to the First Annual Run for Chardon Half

Marathon and 5K. The 13.1-mile course and the 3.1-mile course will be run within the Chardon community and on Geauga Parks District trails, starting and finishing at Chardon High School. Proceeds will benefit the Chardon Living Memorial Park (CLMP), a 17-acre park that will include a refurbished walking trail, playground, outdoor fitness area, commemoration plaques and a welcoming statue, and will serve as a physical, permanent memorial to honor the lives lost, celebrate the survivors and acknowledge the community that came together to support one another in the aftermath of the 2012 Chardon High School shooting tragedy. Funds will also be donated to Chardon Schools.

The race will offer cash and other prizes to top runners in several categories and will include a post-race event at Chardon High School featuring local food and entertainment, and the announcement of the winner of a 2016 Kia Sorento donated by Pat Preston, owner of Preston Superstore in Burton. With a nod to the Chardon school colors, the $33,000 Kia Sorento is red with black wheels. Runners can register for the race and purchase raffle tickets for the Kia Sorento at area stores, including Achilles Running Shop in Mentor and online at GreatLakesRaceTiming.com, or at ChardonLivingMemorialPark.org.

49th AnnualPANCAKE & SAUSAGE

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Attention Women of GeaugaThere is a group of area women, 100 Women of East Geauga, who get together to

collectively support local charities. Meetings are held four times per year with the next meeting on Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. at Geauga County Job and Family Services, 12480 Ravenwood Dr. in Chardon. You are invited to join in, bring a friend and witness the impact and empowerment women can have on local needs. Contact Andrea, 216-990-0524 or Sara,440-478-3597.

The Wonders of Watersheds for Teachers

Are you interested in acquiring graduate credits, looking for creative lessons to incorporate learning standards into your curriculum, or seeking enriching resources to enhance your students’ success? Don’t miss your chance to attend one of two unique summer workshops sponsored by the Geauga and Portage Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs). These workshops are open to educators of all grades and disciplines, proven as effective and engaging trainings, and offer affordable graduate credits through Ashland University.

The Wonders of Watersheds (WOW) Workshop, June 14 through 16, is a three-day program held in Geauga and Portage Counties. Educators will discover creative ways to incorporate the standards through activities, inquiry, outdoor investigations, and peer teaching. Each participant will receive Project Wet, Project WILD Aquatic, Project Learning Tree, and Exploring Streams curriculum guides.

The Advanced Wonders of Watersheds, June 27 through 29, is an intensive three-day program at Old Woman Creek National Estuary in Huron, Ohio. This once-in-a-lifetime experience includes scientific investigations, activities, and the unique opportunity to collect research data on Lake Erie with the United States Geological Survey Lake Erie Biological Station. Participants receive Healthy Water Healthy People, The Wonders of Wetlands, Flying Wild, and Teachers on the Estuary (T.O.T.E.) curriculum guides.

Both workshops provide investigations of increasingly important water quality and land use issues, one to three graduate credits, and engaging activities led by local resource professionals. Rejuvenate your routine, gain new skills, and treat yourself to an academic adventure this summer. Visit geaugaswcd.com or contact Gail Prunty, 440-834-1122 or [email protected]. Registration deadline is May 15.

Dr. Rodway Speaks to Geauga Safety Council

By Colleen Lockhart

On Feb. 5 at the Geauga Safety Council meeting at Punderson Manor in Newbury, Dr. Nancy Rodway, Lake Health Occupational Services, presented the topic of Stress, Sleep and Worker Health. Dr. Rodway is the medical director for Lake County Health

District and occupational medical director for Ford Motor Company in Lorain. She is board certified in occupational health and pathology and is available at 855-525-3622.

In her presentation, Dr. Rodway outlined costs to employers for poor employee health and described the impact of stress, depression and sleep disorders on employee health and productivity. She explained the concept of Health Productivity Management and the impact of absenteeism on an employer’s bottom line. She also provided some solutions to limit the occupational impact of stress, sleep disorders and depression.

Members commented that Dr. Rodway’s presentation was lively, held their attention, and that it was a great topic. This was just one of many pertinent topics by qualified speakers provided for businesses, school systems and government agencies at monthly meetings.

Geauga Safety Council is a non-profit organization and is one of 82 safety councils throughout the State of Ohio, co-sponsored by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and locally co-sponsored by the Middlefield Chamber of Commerce. There are no dues and no membership fees to join. For information on the Geauga Safety Council, e-mail Susan Richards, [email protected]. A list of upcoming meeting dates and speakers are posted on www.middlefieldcc.com on the Geauga Safety Council link.

(l to r) Dr. Nancy Rodway, Lake Health Occupational Services; Joan McAllister, BWC representative; Mary Wheeler, Geauga Safety Council chairman and Chris-Brill Packard, Lake Health Professional Outreach.

Good Deeds Week Coming to Geauga Geauga County Recorder, Sharon C. Gingerich; Probate/Juvenile Court Judge, Tim

Grendell and the Geauga County Bar Association offer a deed review program called The Good Deeds Program to help Geauga County residents better understand probate issues regarding property transfers. The Program is a volunteer deed review process for Geauga County homeowners. It is a county-wide effort to help Geauga residents identify whether the form of their present deed will require transfer through the Probate Court upon death; and to consider less expensive and less time-consuming alternatives to a probate transfer.

On Monday, March 7, Wednesday, March 9 and Thursday, March 10 they will host a “Good Deeds Week.” The Recorder’s Office will open from 6 a.m. to shortly before 7 p.m. each evening to allow residents to obtain copies of their deeds. The presentation will begin 7 p.m. in Courtroom A of the Geauga County Probate/Juvenile Court, on the second floor of the Courthouse Annex. After the presentation, attorneys will be available to privately discuss your estate matters. They will also be issuing Veterans ID cards from 6 to 6:45 p.m. You must bring your original discharge paperwork in order to receive an ID card.

Light refreshments will be served. For information, contact Sharon C. Gingerich, Geauga County Recorder, 440-279-2021 or [email protected]; or Cheryl Koncler, Geauga County Probate/Juvenile Court, 440-279-1840 or [email protected].

Winter Driving Tips Many crashes are caused by driving too fast for current conditions. When the first blast

of winter arrives, motorists often need to re-learn how to drive in slippery conditions. Be gentle with both the accelerator and brake. Don’t use cruise control in wintery conditions. Don’t be overconfident in your four-wheel drive vehicle. You may get going quicker than others but you can’t stop faster. Four-wheel drive vehicles can lose traction as quickly as two wheel drive.

Always wear your safety belt. You and your passengers absolutely need this protection even in low-speed fender-bender crashes that frequently occur on slick roads.

Leave plenty of room for snowplows. By law, you must stay back at least 200 feet from the rear of a snowplow. Obey the “Move Over” Law, which requires drivers to shift lanes or slow down to provide a safety zone for a law enforcement vehicle, tow truck, ambulance, fire truck, highway maintenance vehicle, or utility vehicle that is stopped on the side of a road with its warning lights flashing.

If your vehicle slides off the road, gets stuck, or becomes disabled, stay inside if at all possible with your seat belt fastened until a tow truck or other help arrives. If you’re inside your vehicle and buckled up, you have protection against out-of-control vehicles. There’s no protection outside your vehicle.

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Let It Snow, Let It Snow …Build a Snowman!

It’s been said that no two snowmen are alike, so enter your unique work of art in the Middlefield Post’s 2016 Snowman Contest?

This year the Post will award prizes to the builders of the top three snowmen pictured in the Mar. 2 issue, as determined by reader’s votes. Each winner will win a $25 gift certificate to Vinny’s Pizza in Middlefield.

Send the photo to Middlefield Post, P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, OH 44062 or email it to [email protected].

If you did not get that camera for Christmas and are unable to take a photo, call our office, 440-632-0782 and we’ll do our best to take a picture for you. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope with any submission you want returned. Anyone unable to get outside for winter fun may enter a hand-drawn “virtual snowman” to be happily accepted into competition. Electronic files from the Internet will not be eligible for prizes.

Entries must be received by Feb. 19. All entries will be published in our Mar. 2 issue so Post readers can choose the winners.

Bundle up and get outdoors or pull out your pens, pencils, paintbrushes or crayons. Just send us a snowman picture!

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Over the next year we will be holding monthly digital photo contests. All entries need to be submitted to [email protected]. 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. Categories will be as follows:

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February: Winter Scene including Animals.

March: Mud/Water/Flooding. 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.

Photos need to be scenes from 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. Please include, category/month, caption: Where it was taken, by whom, when, and include a one sentence description. Include owner’s name, address, phone and email. Submit before the end of each month to be included in the appropriate month’s category. Now get snapping!

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who serves individuals with developmental disabilities in the

Middlefield and Burton areas.

Full-time Production Assistant; Mon-Fri schedule1st shift only!! $11.00 - $16.00 HourCoordinates production work. Delivers raw material, picks up finished product, assures all sites are fully supplied, confirms work contracts are completed by due date. Drives agency box truck and/or cargo van, uses pallet jacks and hand carts. Works with an individual with developmental disabilities.

HELP WANTED

You’re Invited to Coffee with the Recruiter

Chat with a Hattie Larlham RecruiterMonday, Feb. 22, 20169:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Starbucks in Streetsboro9712 Singletary Dr.

Streetsboro, OH 44241No Appointment Necessary

Grab a cup of coffee and chat with a recruiter about Direct Care & Nursing

employment opportunities at

Questions? 330.274.2272 x3068www.hattielarlham.org

EOE/Drug-Free Workplace/Tobacco-Free Workplace

Big BrunoRegistered FBHR#20130525

Foaled 4/3/13

First Breeding Season • Pedigree - Friesian HorseSire Standardbred Racing Mare

Father’s Name: Everen / Mother’s Name: Yankee GlideOn Farm or Shipped • Season Available LFG

Owner, Hayden MillerCall for terms, 440-332-1724 (VM)

17886 Mumford Rd., Burton 44021

FOR SALE

I was born on February 22, 1966, in Coconut Grove, FL. I serve as a judge on So You Think You Can Dance. Who am I?

Answer: Mia Michaels

I was born on February 23, 1994, in San Pedro, CA. I played Andy Stone on Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous. Who am I?

Answer: Cameron Palatas

I was born on February 24, 1972, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. I directed Paap. Who am I?

Answer: Pooja Bhatt

I was born on February 25, 1964, in Avonmouth, Bristol, England. I co-wrote and starred on So What Now? Who am I?

Answer: Lee Evans

I was born on February 26, 1982, in Iowa City, IA. I front the band Fun. Who am I?

Answer:Nate Ruess

February 21–27

Congratulations Audrey!

It’s all about family, making memories and celebrating special moments.

We are so proud of our

daughter’s accomplishments

this year!

Whether Pre-Arranging or At-Need?We are here to help celebrate your memories ...

When selecting any type of service/product, it is always beneficial to collect information and make the best informed decision.We understand the rising costs of caring for your loved one is getting out of hand. We believe “Everyone” should be entitled to a dignified and memorable service.

Therefore, we vowed to maintain our lower prices by keeping our overhead low. This philosophy has allowed us to build our beautiful facility (which can seat 150, and park 60+ cars) as business allowed us to grow. We also believe that if we take care of the families we serve, the business side will take care of itself. Our rapid growth

is a testament to the excellent care and professional services we have provided.

WE HAVE DECIDED TO ENHANCE OUR TRADITIONAL FUNERAL SERVICES TO OUR FAMILIES BY OFFERING A UNIQUE TRADITIONAL SERVICE PACKAGE TO INCLUDE ANY 20 GAUGE ASTRAL CASKET WE SELL (CURRENTLY A SELECTION OF 27 STYLES IN A VARIETY OF COLORS) for $5,500.

Please view the “Best Funeral Package” below for complete details.

“Best Funeral Package”Traditional Funeral Service

Includes:• Casket (Any 20 ga. Astral Steel Casket We Offer.

Currently 27 styles available in a variety of colors.) • Wilbert Monticello (Lined and Sealed) Vault• Basic Professional Services Fee• Transfer to funeral home (w/in 30 mi. radius)• Complete preparation of loved one.• Funeral Service and Visitation• Floral Spray & Register Book Set

$5,500* *Sales Tax is additional on merchandise. This will vary from casket selected. Certified death certificates/paid obituary are not included.

Cremation with Viewing and Service

$3,500

Direct Cremation$1,395

Any of our services are available for At-Need or Pre-Arranging. By pre-arranging, you can pay today’s guaranteed low price

while ensuring your wishes and concerns are properly addressed.

This will save you and your loved ones money and more

importantly, a lot of stress during a difficult time. Pre-arrangements

can be made in one lump sum or through payment plans.

[email protected] www.bestfunerals.com

15809 Madison Road (Rt. 528), Middlefield (200 yards north of the intersection of Rts. 528 & 608)

Please contact us to set up an appointment to discuss your options at 440-632-0818.

Congratulations to the entire Chardon Swim Team for their amazing year

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