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Middlefield ~ From the Fire House - Page 2

Cardinal Schools Page 4

JULY 2006 - JULY 2016

We are Celebrating 10 Years!

Berkshire Schools Page 5

Celebrating Business Inside

(above) The first issue of the Middlefield Post on July 14, 2006.

(above) The masthead on the first issue of the Middlefield Post dated July 14, 2006 depicts the mural painted by Cardinal Middle School students in 2001. This mural is still a landmark in Middlefield and represents Middlefield’s rich history.(MP Photo)

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From the Firehouse

See it? If you look closely at the photo below, you will see what appears to

be a small wire running diagonally through the hedge, and laying on the fence. This is a primary power line, it carries 4,800 volts or more, and it will kill you if you come in contact with it. It may not arc, spark, smoke, or give you any other indication that it is live - until you come into contact with it - or in this case, an object lands on it.

Other wires, terrain, brush, or in  this case a fence can carry deadly voltage far from the actual point of contact. If you look at the second photo, you will notice every fence post is burned where it enters the ground. This is because that fence was charged to the same voltage as the primary line - meaning touching the fence has the same effect as directly grabbing the power line. 

Now imagine being sent to investigate a report of lines down, in the dark, during a thunderstorm. Our job as the Fire Department

is to determine the hazard, isolate the area, and contact the power company. When the Fire Department closes a roadway - in this case the wire was in the middle of the road as well - it is to protect the public.

Electricity gives no second chances and does not care that a victim had no clue the hazard was even there. While road closures may create an inconvenience, t h e d e a d l y consequences of contact with this voltage should outweigh a few-minute detour. Additionally, many times it is also necessary to divert

pedestrian traffic in the area of the hazard. Even though the hazard may be on ones property, electricity does not respect property boundaries. The Fire Department is trained in assessing these incidents and establishing safe zones. Please do not add to our workload on scene by debating the merits of our established safety zones. Our sole interest is in protecting our residents and

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A downed tree in Middlefield on West High Street after a severe wind storm on July 13. (MP Photo/Colleen Lockhart)

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It’s time for the Geauga West Friends of the Library Summer Book Sale with thousands of new and gently used adult and children’s books, puzzles and games, and audio/video items. This sale features a large collection of wood-working magazines, railroad magazines, knitting and quilting patterns. There are also many magazines and a large donation of western books, especially Zane Grey.

The Book Sale begins Wednesday, July 27 with the Members’ Preview (memberships are available at the door) from 4 to 6 p.m., followed by the Open Public Sale from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 28, hours are 9 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., Friday, July 29, hours are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, July 30 is $3 Bag Day with hours from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Geauga West Library is located at 13455 Chillicothe Road in Chesterland next to West Geauga High School. The phone number is 440-729-4250.

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This photo was taken around the turn of the century and shows an old B & O steam train parked next to the Middlefield Depot, now used as an old-fashioned ice cream soda fountain. The train tracks were laid in the 1870s and the trains ran for more than 100 years through Middlefield, stopping in the early 1980s. Passenger service also operated here in the early part of the 1900s. Steam engines gave way to diesel engines in the early 1960s. The Depot invites you to stop in for some old-fashion soda fountain treats.

In the early part of the 1900s when downtown Middlefield still had dirt streets, everyone in town looked forward to Dicker Days. The town fathers would build livestock pens right in the street and farmers would bring their animals to town to sell, along with anything else they might want to get rid of. I am sure it must have been a forerunner to the Monday sale still going on today on Nauvoo road. As you can see how the people are dressed, it was a great social event too. The picture was taken on the south side of East High Street, east of Route 608.

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What started as an idea to raise awareness about Autism during the month of April, turned into an

eight-week kindness c a m p a i g n t h a t spread across the entire student body at Cardinal Middle School. Earlier this year, STARS teacher Kel ly Oblacz ynsk i a p p r o a c h e d C M S p r i n c i p a l , D r . Jennifer Sabol about launching a school-wide project to raise awareness for Autism for Autism Awareness month in April. “Dr. Sabol was on board with the idea from the onset,” said Oblaczynski, “but, she asked if I could tie in the Autism awareness with the ‘because I said I would’ principles students had an assembly on at the beginning of the year and the ideas just grew from there!”

During the month of April, students had mini-awareness sessions during their advisory periods twice a week. Each week, students would discuss different aspects of Autism while completing a project that involved the principles of the ‘because I said I would’ campaign: compassion, self-control, sacrifice, honesty, hope, contemplation and accountability. “The students at the middle school all participated,” said Oblaczynski. “Each time I asked something of them, from asking a question to making a promise, they all came through - I would receive piles of note cards with suggestions back.”

Activities included asking questions about Autism, brainstorming ideas on bullying prevention and making posters, creating an encouragement board, leaving positive comments on lockers, and what turned out to be the most inspiring project – the kindness chain challenge. “It was so cool to see this particular project come to life and literally take over the halls in school,” says Principal Dr. Sabol. The kindness chain was a joint project between STARS students and the CMS Builders Club. Students and staff were challenged to perform an act of kindness and then write that action on a strip of paper. Each grade was assigned a different color of paper to write their kindness acts on. Students and staff turned

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Members of the Cardinal Middle School Builders Club sign a promise to help create a kindness chain in school.

in the slips of paper, the strips were then linked together in a chain and hung along the hallways. “When it was all said and

done at the end of the year, the kindness chain stretched all the way down nearly to the end of the main hallway in our building, the length of three basketball courts,” said Dr. Sabol. “That’s a lot of kindness and it was heartwarming to see it all unfold.”

“I wanted to give the students a chance to ask questions about Autism and e d u c a t e t h e m ,” sa id Oblacz ynsk i . “The more people are educated, the more people will learn to accept. The other activities gave students a chance to

be kind and learn how to be more aware of the things they do.” Dr. Sabol and Ms. Oblaczynski both said they hope students are remembering and applying their kindness activities and ‘because I said I would’ principles during the summer break and hope to continue part of the campaign, in some way, during the next school year.

The start of what would become a lengthy “Kindness Chain” at Cardinal Middle School. Students wrote their acts of kindness on a strip of paper, the strips were then linked together and hung as a chain down the main hall at CMS.

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Berkshire has hired Robin Stanley as the new cheerleading coach and Dallas Provost as the new head boys’

soccer coach to lead teams at Berkshire High School. 

Stanley will serve as the varsity and junior varsity cheer coach during the fall and winter sports seasons for the Badgers. 

A graduate of Ledgemont High School, Stanley, cheered for the Redskins and then cheered collegiality at Heidelberg University. While at Heidelberg she was awarded The Most Collegiate Award for being the top cheerleader on her cheer team. 

Stanley comes to Berkshire with multiple years of cheer coaching experience. She has coached at every level, and her most recent high school coaching job was during the 14-15 school year when she was the head coach at Ledgemont High School. This fall will mark her second year of

coaching the Ledgemont Rec cheerleaders, and previously Stanley served as the varsity cheer coach at Hiram College for two years. Overall, she has more than 10 years of cheer coaching experience. 

Provost will serve as the varsity boys soccer coach during the fall of 2016. 

He is in his second season with the Berkshire boys’ soccer program, but this will be his first year as head coach. After spending last year as an assistant, Provost was promoted to head coach in June of 2016. 

Provost is a graduate of Gilmour Academy where he was a part of a district runner up team in 2009. After the 2009 season, he was selected to the Div III All-Ohio 2nd Team by the Ohio Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association.

Berkshire is excited to welcome Coach Stanley and Coach Provost to their new roles with the Badgers this school year. 

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Grand Valley All Stars Softball Team in State Tournament

By Colleen Lockhart

As the regular season was ending for the Grand Valley girl’s recreational team, Coach Bill Poyer asked who would be interested in playing on an All Star team. Coaches Bill Poyer and Mark Kaiser put a major league team together with Bloomfield recreational

team to create one Grand Valley All Star team. All girls are ages 11 and 12. Everyone on the team plays.

The Grand Valley All Stars played against Ashtabula All Stars three times, winning two out of three games. On Tuesday, June 28 they lost 4-14 but came back to win on Thursday, June 30 with 6-5, and on Friday, July 1, with another win at 17-15.

By defeating Ashtabula, the Grand Valley All Stars earned a place in the State competition and will be competing against five other All Star teams. They are scheduled to play Saturday and Sunday, July 9 and 10 in Clyde, Ohio. Their first game is against the Wheelersburg All Stars. All games will be played in Clyde. Team manager, Tim Hopes will step in for Coach Poyer during the State competition. This is double elimination so if they lose twice, they are eliminated. Winner gets a trophy and moves on to Nationals in Indianapolis, Indiana, on July 24, 2016.

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that not only include essentials like socks and hand sanitizers, but also special snacks, instant coffees, and books and games for them to enjoy. She feels that their service to their country, and to each of us, is priceless and these donations are the least we can do to give back.” Over the years this project has continued to grow. Last year Terri and her husband Tim shipped more than 80 packages to our troops at a cost of $16.95 per package an increase of $2 per package in just one year. Terri would love to be able to ship boots to the troops as soldiers must purchase their own boots. “Maybe someday,” she said. "We are circulating a list of the items shipped. Please keep one."

It is impossible to look around the County, the Berkshire Schools or local organizations without seeing the influence of Mr. John W. Gander. In recent years, he has teamed up with Steve Smetana to re-imagine the varsity baseball field at Berkshire Schools. Through his generosity and Steve’s muscle and know-how the field has been transformed from passable to extraordinary. In fact, last week, the Berkshire-John W. Gander field was named Field of the Year for all NEO Districts Division II, III, IV. Steve Smetana has 3,000-plus volunteer hours in this project. What Steve has done for Berkshire Baseball includes volunteer hours well beyond coaching.

These are fine examples of people in our community who daily bring joy, inspire others, give generously and facilitate dreams.

By Diane Kellogg

Service Leaders are not just great volunteers, they model Kiwanis mottoes with actions everyday of

their lives. Others see their example and believe they too can make a difference. A service-minded population is aware of opportunities to help, not destroy our way of life. They are self-starters who believe they can do it and they often do it by themselves. Many are also skilled recruiters and team builders even if those recruits are sometimes family. They are people who leave a legacy, make a difference beyond themselves by example, by involving others or by creating lasting memories or permanent community improvements.

The first 2016 award winner has been delighting children with his handmade toys for more than 18 years, distributing more than 700 toy trucks in addition to table top shuffle board sets and Nativity stables. These random acts of kindness have not gone unnoticed. Recently the Middlefield Post did an article on his talents and generosity. Tom McAuley, his fishing buddy, said “When I pressed him as to why he did all this he finally told me ‘I think of this effort as my ministry’. Bruce Mahler attaches a quarter size sticker to each truck that says "God Loves You.”

Terri Berman’s generous heart was touched over nine years ago by a call to “Adopt a Platoon”. Leslie Smetana said, “She makes sure the service men and women she adopts are given amazing packages

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My Quirks Bring SmirksBy Ellie Behman

I’d like to believe that most people have fears and phobia’s,

or quirks as I like to call them.  That realization makes me feel more at ease and I find I am not alone with my ways.

I read that fear and phobia are two different things.  Fear is when a person dreads something but a phobia actually prevents them from confronting that which they fear. I think a quirk must be somewhere in the middle since the dictionary claims it is a peculiarity or idiosyncrasy. While I am not thrilled with the title peculiarly, I guess the old saying goes, “If the shoe fits, wear it.”

Take for instance the fact that I do not like to turn left when driving anywhere. Go ahead, laugh.  Everyone else already has.  If I think I will be facing a left hand turn into heavy traffic and there is no light to make it safer, I make a  right hand turn and circle around. The kids love to make fun and I tend to exhibit enough strange habits to keep them laughing.

Another quirk is my utter fear of swimming. I remember my mom telling me how she almost drowned once and that left such an impact on me that I made sure I was always in the shallow part of a pool or lake. I feel sort of guilty blaming that story on mom but it’s too embarrassing to  explain why I wade around in the kiddie end of a pool.  

As if I needed one more peculiarity, I just realized that I might  have a touch of claustrophobia.  I am not especially

fond of small spaces.  Good thing I wasn’t aware of this years ago when we toured the underground catacombs while on vacation. Walking through the narrow halls was a tad confining and I may have climbed over the person in front of me in my haste to see the light at the end of the hall.

I was checking windows for the night and smiled to myself.  Oops, here’s another idiosyncrasy of mine.  I absolutely have to make sure the blinds are shut as soon as it gets dark.  Ron never had that problem until I told him how I felt and the poor guy now has to go around closing blinds each night. Quirks might be contagious.

Before the reader nods off from boredom, I’ll stop while I’m ahead.  Stay tuned, however, as I’m sure I can come up with plenty of quirks for future articles.  As they say, “Forewarned is forearmed.”

Hopefully the next time I drive out to Middlefield I will map out all right hand turns, not find myself in small confining places or stay after dark next to windows that have no blinds. As for swimming, well, I have long since given up on the thought, but those little plastic kiddie pools are pretty inexpensive.

Ellie has been a freelance writer for more than 40 years and has written more than 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.

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There are many types of living options available for seniors today. Now that summer is in full swing, folks are

thinking about selling their homes and making a move. I have phone calls every day from people wondering about the living options available at Briar Hill Health Care Residence. The seniors I have talked to have tired of maintaining their homes, shoveling snow, paying the high utility bills and taxes and mowing the yard. They are considering making a change but are not quite sure where they want to go.

Among the housing options available, independent living usually refers to a “community of seniors.” The living arrangements are usually designed for people age 55 years and over. Seniors living in these communities are able to care for themselves and are generally in good health. They do not require nursing supervision, nor the assistance of a health aide. However, housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry service and building and grounds maintenance are usually offered amenities. Recreational, educational and social activities are provided as well. Independent living is ideal for seniors wanting the security of living in a seniors-only environment with the companionship of their peers. They enjoy the personal freedom of coming and going as they wish, driving, scheduling their own appointments and communicating with their own doctors and caregivers. Should medical assistance be required, the person is able to bring in the outside medical service of their choice, such as home health services, visiting nurses, aides or therapists, etc.

I would suggest you tour the community and ask a lot of questions. What meals are provided and are they delivered? Is a congregate dining room available? May I see a menu? What are the security features offered? Smoke and fire alarms, security doors, personal health alarms? Is there a garage for my car or nearby parking? How about public transportation? Are planned social activities offered? Is there a gathering place or activity room? Talk to the residents that are living there. Are they pleased with their environment? Does the neighborhood feel friendly and safe? How close am I to my doctor, my friends and family, shopping, banking and the library? Is it affordable? Do I need to sign a lease? Is a security deposit required?

My next question would be, “What happens if I need ongoing health assistance or constant nursing care in the future? Do I have to move again?” Briar Hill’s independent living shared homes are located in Middlefield

Village, on the campus of Briar Hill, a “continuum of care” facility. As well as the independent living option, Briar Hill offers assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, post-acute nursing care and home healthcare services. There is satisfaction and security in knowing that you need never move again. It’s comforting to remain in your familiar setting and with friends that you’ve come to know and trust. Home should always evoke the senses; the look, the smell, the taste, the sounds, the feel of home. Home should always be the place where we feel loved and supported.

Major life decisions, like deciding to sell the home where we’ve lived forever and raised our family, can be rough. Change is certainly difficult for many people. But when you make the decision to move forward, and find the living arrangement that is right for you, you’ve truly come home. You’ll feel welcomed, safe and comfy. You’ll feel secure in the knowledge that you’ve decided to make your life easier while still maintaining your independence and making your own decisions. You won’t look back, only ahead! Creating a home, where each resident feels loved and supported, is but one of Briar Hill Health Care Residence’s core beliefs.

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By Colleen Lockhart

If you think you might be Scottish, you should make plans to attend a Scottish Festival this summer. A mini vacation on

a long week-end is all the time you need to reach one of the “gatherings” nearby.

The American Clan Lockhart Society hosts a tent at several festivals throughout the U.S. We just returned from the 61st Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, held July 7 – 10 and one of the largest Scottish festivals throughout North America. Scotsmen from all over the world gather in MacRae Meadows on Grandfather Mountain in North Carolina to celebrate the history of their Scottish ancestry.

We were one of the 145 clans represented during the four-day gathering. Throughout the week-end, visitors enjoyed dancing, food, costumes, field games, competitions and shopping for kilts. Scottish music influenced American bluegrass and folk music styles which have roots in the Appalachian ballad culture of Scottish and the Scotch-Irish Americans.

We set up an American Clan Lockhart Society tent and displayed items about our heritage to share with visitors, hoping to meet others from our clan. After a successful day on Friday, that evening around 7 p.m. the area was hit with a damaging rain and wind storm and we were concerned if our tent and supplies had survived the storm as it swept across the mountain. Saturday morning we arrived to find that we were one of the lucky clans with no damage. Others were not so lucky. Tents had blown down during the storm and the games sponsors worked diligently during the night to get everything ready for the games on Saturday.

Saturday was a beautiful, warm, sunny day with all events on schedule with a record number of visitors, surpassing the over 30,000 from 2015. We had a chance to visit the Agnes MacRae Morton Memorial on the grounds of the game. Her family owned

Grandfather Mountain and the surrounding land and her dream of holding Highland Scottish Games on MacRae Meadow became a reality on Aug. 19, 1956. The Memorial was erected in her memory as founder of the

games. If you are not sure if you are

Scottish, here are a few facts that may help you decide. The 2013 American Community Survey identified 5,310,285 Americans as Scottish and 2,976,878 of Scotch-Irish descent. Large scale emigration from Scotland to America began in the 1700s after the Battle of Culloden where the clan structures were broken up. The Scots went in search of a better life and settled in the 13 colonies, mainly around South Carolina and Virginia. In the 2000 U.S. census, the population in Ohio reporting Scottish ancestry was

214,649 (1.9 percent).To find your clan affiliation, you can go

to the Council of Scottish Clans and Societies website www.cosca.scot. If you have a question about your Tartan, the Scottish Tartans Authority website is www.tartansauthority.com. We hope you get a chance to attend a festival and to visit the American Clan Lockhart Society on Facebook or our website at clanlockhart-us.org. Beannachd Dia dhuit (blessings of God be with you - ScotsGaelic)

Colleen Lockhart, a lifelong resident of Geauga County, lives in Huntsburg with her husband, Richard. Retired from Geauga County Commissioners office, she is a member of the Huntsburg Congregational Church, Huntsburg Grange #2541, Huntsburg Historical Society, UH Geauga Auxiliary, Public Employees Retirement System (PERI), and CHUMS (Chardon United Methodist Church Seniors), serves on the Geauga County Department on Aging Advisory board, is a Middlefield Senior Center Liaison, and Geauga Safety Council as well as a member of the Middlefield Chamber of Commerce.

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I recently phoned in a prescription refill to a large national

store pharmacy. They told me it had expired and they would contact my doctor for a new prescription. Two days later my doctor’s

nurse Doris called, asking why I wanted a prescription for a totally different drug than I am normally prescribed. I told her I had not requested it and that I requested my standard 10 Mg. of Simvastatin; the only prescription drug I take. She corrected the request and I got what I should have. When I picked up the prescription, I asked them to check their records to see why this strange request had been sent to my physician. They could not find any record and so the mystery went unsolved.

There are 250,000 annual deaths in the US from medical mistakes. This is a staggering number and makes one understand why there are so many personal injury attorneys in our country and why they are all busy.

Years ago an engineer taught me to have every request read back to me, even for a pizza or fast food order. It is amazing how many times I must correct the person on a wrong item. Many fast food companies recently realized this and the orders now show up on a screen for you to verify at many drive through windows. I don’t even leave the pickup window now until I check the contents of the bag, often requesting napkins, sauces or an exchange for the correct item.

I told my wife if I am rushed to the hospital, to write exactly what operation I am to have in magic marker across my chest.

To find out what Joe would do, e-mail questions to editor@middlefieldpost.com. 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.

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4-H Fights Hunger in Geauga CountyGreener Fields 4-H Club is working with the Geauga Hunger Task Force to help increase

donations to the seven local food pantries throughout the county. Dan Takacs, president of Greener Fields 4-H club, is working with Dr. Augustine Kellis of Kellis Eye Center on a joint fundraiser. From July 15 through Aug. 15, all donations and money raised by 4-H clubs throughout the county will be matched by Dr. Kellis. “He was kind enough to support our club’s past fundraiser with a generous donation. In fact, Dr. Kellis was so impressed with the Geauga Hunger Task Force that he joined their board. Together, we hope to feed many of the hungry right here in Geauga County,” said Takacs. Anyone interested in contributing can contact any local 4-H club or call Kellis Eye Center at 440-285-2020, ext. 303. Greener Fields 4-H Club will also be at Walmart in Middlefield on Thursday, Aug. 11, from 4 to 6 p.m. collecting cash and donations. All donations will go directly to the food pantries and the Geauga Hunger Task Force.

Fall Fish Sale The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District is currently taking orders for their annual Fall Fish Sale of fingerling-size largemouth bass, redear “shellcracker” sunfish, yellow perch, bluegill/sunfish mix, channel catfish, white amurs, and fathead minnows. The Fish Sale will be held Thursday, Sept. 22 on the midway of the Geauga County Fairgrounds. Order deadline is Thursday, Sept. 15. Visit www.geaugaswcd.com or call 440-834-1122 to obtain an order form or more information. To guarantee your order, complete an order form and send with your payment to Geauga SWCD, PO Box 410, Burton, Ohio 44021 before Sept. 15. Make checks payable to Geauga SWCD, or to pay by credit card, contact the office. All proceeds support the District’s education programs.

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D. Ray Mullet, 80, of Burton went to be with the Our Lord and his loving wife on July 10, 2016. He was born Feb. 18, 1936 in Burton to the late Eli E. and Emma (Yoder) Mullet. Ray was a pastor for 41 years at the Maple View Church, a Chaplain for Hospice of Care Corp. He worked for Berkshire Board of Education for 30 years. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, and traveling with family. D. Ray was a soft spoken minister who loved the Lord, and enjoyed sharing the Word. He had a caring, humble, warm heart, and also enjoyed humor. He sometimes used amusing jest that defused the tense situation at a given time. He treated people with

respect and he invested his life into the life and welfare of others. He especially loved and cared about his family. D. Ray had an aura around him and anyone who met him enjoyed being around him.

He will be missed dearly by his loving children, Robert Mullet of Middlefield, David (Barb) Mullet Jr. of Burton, and Deborah Mullet of Fairport Harbor; six grandchildren, Mary Elizabeth (Richard) Larson, Amberlee Mullet, Michael Polson, Jacob (Mia Thompson) Mullet, Esther Polson and Sara Mullet; and two great-grandsons, Xavier and Jude. He is preceded in death by his loving wife Mary E. (Yutzy) Mullet, April 30, 2014, parents; two brothers, Lee Mullet and Robert Mullet; four sisters, Barbara Butler, Ida Miller, Mahaha Detweiler and Sara Humphries. Burial was at Maple View Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Maple View Mennonite Church, 14890 Burton Windsor Road, Burton, OH 44021, or to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave. Cleveland, Ohio 44110-9915. Memories and condolences can be shared with family at www.russellslyfh.com.

Michelle S. (Nee: Abram) Schwendeman, 59, lifelong resident of Middlefield, passed away Monday, July 4, 2016 at Hospice of Western Reserve. Michelle was born May 11, 1957 in Ashland, Ohio, daughter of Thomas L. and Betty A. (McCracken) Abram. After she graduated from Cardinal High School, she went to nursing school. She was an LPN at Hillcrest Hospital; retired from Kaiser Permanente in 2013; and currently was a charge nurse at Kemper House for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care. She married Kurt Schwendeman Nov. 15, 2014. They were together 20 years; he was the love of her life. She was a member of A.A. 19 years. Her hobbies included birdwatching; trying out new restaurants, going

to the beach, photography, going on Facebook and social media and loved cats. She was generous with others, believed in community spirit, she volunteered with Kurt at The Depot in Middlefield. She especially loved being with her family and her grandson Scotty. Her family and friends will miss her.

Michelle is survived by her beloved husband Kurt; two loving sons, Alfred Thomas (Kelly) Hirsh and Justin Scott (Morgan Gladding) Hirsh; her grandson Scotty and granddaughter Hannah on the way; her mother Betty Abram; her sister Cheri (Greg) Sykora; her brother Donnie (Kara) Gibson; her father-in-law and mother-in-law Paul and Carol Schwendeman and family; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews and her kitten Suki. Her father Thomas Abram precedes her in death.

Donations suggested to Hospice of Western Reserve, 17876 St. Clair Ave, Cleveland, OH 44110 or to Geauga Co. Dog Shelter, 12513 Merritt Rd., Chardon, OH 44024. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.russellslyfh.com.

Jane K. Feher (nee Schwab),95, beloved wife of the late Charles Z. and the late Harold D. Hawkins, loving daughter of the late Earl W. and Bessie M. (nee Sherer) Schwab, devoted sister of the late Donald Schwab and Helen Hummell, cherished aunt of Gayle Mantush and the late Ronald Kovach and William B. Schwab, treasured great-aunt of Louis (Marion) and Christine Mantush, great-great aunt of Louis Mantush.

BuchenwaldBy Nancy Huth

The recent death of 87-year-old Elie Wiesel, Auschwitz survivor, author, Nobel Prize winner and tireless voice

for survivors, victims and all mankind, reawakened an unforgettable incident in my life. In the summer of 2009 we were lucky enough to hear Mr. Wiesel speak at the Chautauqua Institute in New York. We bought his book” Night” and had him autograph it.

B u t t h e i n c i d e n t I r e m e m b e r occurred back in 1981. East Germany was still under communist control when my German husband and I drove there from the West to visit his Aunt Lotte in Magdeburg. It was quite a procedure to get p e r m i s s i o n t o cross the east/west border at the wall, but if you had a close relative in the east it could be done. We had permission to stay one week and each of us had to exchange 30 West German marks a day, or a total of about $180. The East German marks we got in return were almost worthless.

It was wonderful to visit the close knit families of Aunt Lotte and her married children and grandchildren. On our drive back to the west we decided to visit the town of Weimar, still in the eastern sector. Here Germany’s famous poets and writers Wolfgang von Goethe and Friedrich Schiller had lived and worked. We thought it would be simple to find accommodations. We were mistaken.

Since we only had permission to stay with the aunt, we were looked at askance when presenting our passports in two different hotels. The owner of a smaller place tried to help us, giving us partial directions and saying, strangely, that when we got so far we should ask again. We drove outside Weimar and past the former Buchenwald

C o n c e n t r a t i o n C a m p . T h e n there was only countryside. My husband turned the car around and said the place to stay must be Buchenwald. There we discovered that a former barracks on the grounds was now used by East Germans spending a weekend outing in the country. It was a problem for us as westerners to get a room, but since it was late, they had pity on us. What horrified us was observing the East Germans p a r t y i n g i n t o the night where t h o u s a n d s a n d thousands of prisoners from all over Europe had

been exterminated. There was a terrible depressive heaviness hanging over the whole place. We stayed in our simple room and finally fell asleep. But during the night (and this had never happened to me before or since) I woke up screaming. I can only say that I sensed the souls of the dead hovering there. How could it be otherwise.

In 1945 a 16-year-old Elie Wiesel was freed from Buchenwald by the Americans. His mother, father and a younger sister died in the concentration camps. Let us never forget.

The Holocaust Memorial at Buchenwald (MP Photo/Nancy Huth)

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Emma F. Miller (nee Fisher), 90 of Middlefield, passed away peacefully July 16, 2016 surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born in Middlefield on March 23, 1926 to the late Sam and Ella (Miller) Fisher. Emma is now reunited with her loving husband, Robert J. Miller, who died in 1997. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

She will be greatly missed by her children, Raymond (Olga) Miller, Chester (Ella) Miller, Robert Miller, Martin (Mary) Miller, Nelson (Barbara) Miller; 36 grandchildren; 111 great-grandchildren: one great-great-grandchild; one brother; one sister; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Emma is preceded in death by her parents, her loving husband of 50 years, Robert; one grandchild; daughter-in-laws, Joyce (Robert) Miller, Alma (Martin’s first wife) Miller; three great-grandchildren; four brothers and two sisters.

Emma’s final resting place is in Miller Cemetery, Huntsburg. Online condolences may be sent at www.bestfunerals.com.

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July 21: NAMI Potluck Picnic5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Bass Lake Preserve, 11445 Lakeview Road. Chardon. Free raffle ticket for brining a dish to share. 440-286-6264.

July 22: Bats and Bikes8 to 10 p.m. A six-mile, round-trip ride between Headwaters Park and Tare Creek parkway with stops along the way. An electronic bat detector will help determine what species are flying. Headwaters Park, The Maple Highlands Trail Parking Lot, 13365 Route 608, Huntsburg.

July 27 and 28: The Kelly Miller Circus 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Call Middlefield Chamber of Commerce Office, 440-632-5705 for any questions. If no answer, leave name and phone number. On the Cardinal Middle School Grounds.

July 28: Maple Town Tune Traders 7 to 10 p.m. Come to West Woods Nature Center to play, sing or simply enjoy as singers and musicians provide informal performances followed by a jam session. All musical genres, instruments and musicianship levels welcome. Snacks to share welcome. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.

Aug. 5: Geauga Safety Council Meeting Registration 11:15 a.m., meeting ends 1 p.m.  $20 members, $25 non-members.  Pre-registration required at safety@middlefieldcc.com.  At Punderson Manor in Newbury with Doug Newman from CompManagement on OSHA top workplace injuries. Welcome new members at this meeting. Employers may join the Geauga Safety Council with no dues or fees.   Aug. 5: Bainbridge Swing DanceLesson 8 p.m. Dance, live music by Dan Zola Orchestra 9 to 11:30 p.m. Adult $10, student $8, family $25. Bainbridge Township Town Hall,17826 Chillicothe Road; Chagrin Falls (44023). 216-316-0068.

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

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Aug. 7: Nature Arts Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fine arts on display and for sale by regional artists. Free 5-minute Lolly the Trolley ride from Chardon Arts Festival on the Square. Woodcarvings, paintings, photography, handcrafted jewelry and other forms of Nature art in various price ranges. Farmer’s market, music, entertainment, family make-n-take projects, writing contest readings and open mic, chalk art, food, more. Big Creek Park. Wheelchair/stroller accessible. Aug 14: Troy Homecoming Parade3 p.m. Route 422 and 700 in Troy. Free to all. Larry, 440-479-0502.

Aug. 15, 22, 29, Sept. 12, 19, 26: Diabetes Self Management Class1 to 3:30 p.m. $15 Per person (scholarships available). Six week workshop. At West Geauga Senior Center, 12646 West Geauga Plaza, Chesterland (44026). To register call Sandy 440-279-2137.

Aug. 16: Chagrin Falls Contra Dance. Lesson 7:30 p.m. Live music, dance 8 to 10:30 p.m. Adult $10, youth $8, family $25. At Chagrin Falls Town Hall, 83 N. Main St., Chagrin Falls (44022).

Aug. 18: Full Moon Program: The Sturgeon Moon 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. August’s full moon is known as the “Sturgeon Moon.” Learn about these amazing, ancient fish, then watch the full moon rise. Wheelchair/stroller accessible. Observatory Park, Robert McCullough Science Center Robert McCullough Science Center.

Aug. 21: Chicken Dinner and Car Show11 a.m. to 6 p.m. dinner. Adults $11, children $6. Car show entries $10. St. Edward Parish, 16150 Center St. Parkman.

Aug. 28: Chardon Polka Band Lead Worship Service 9:30 a.m. Picnic lunch follows. Bring lawn chairs for free Chardon Polka Band two hour concert from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. At Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road, Chardon. Call Paul, 440-897-0121.

Sept. 12, 19, 26: Diabetes Self Management Class1 to 3:30 p.m. $15 Per person (scholarships available). At the West Geauga Senior Center, 12646 West Geauga Plaza, Chesterland (44026). To register call Sandy 440-279-2137.

Sept. 17: Create A Fall Swag 9 a.m. to noon. $35, materials provided. Make a fall swag from the season’s bounty

Veteran EventsJuly 28: Last Summer Class for Middlefield VFW Fitness 101.  Class will resume Sept. 21 on Wednesdays and Saturdays every week. Aug. 20: Middlefield VFW Casino Bus Trip to Presque Isle. Leaves at noon, returns 7 p.m. Call Kathy, 440-228-7248. Aug. 13: GI Get Together8 a.m. to noon. Coffee and donuts for all veterans. American Legion Hall, 14052 Goodwin St., Burton. Tony 440-227-2011.

Aug. 13: Veterans Olde Fashion PicnicIndoor at 5 p.m. At St. Helen Church, 12060 Kinsman Road, Newbury. $20 adults, $10 kids. All veterans are guests. Oct. 15: Geauga Faith Rescue Mission Fundraiser Dinner Sisters on Notre Dame, Chardon. To help or donate, contact Mike at 440-218-4367 or m.farrell@GFRMission.org.  

of dried corn, statice, yellow yarrow, sunflowers, gourds, raffia, seed pods, more. Geauga County OSU Extension Office, Patterson Center, 14269 Claridon-Troy Road. Call 440-834-4656 to register. Visit geauga.osu.edu.

Sept. 18: Harvesting Good Dreams Dreamcatcher Workshop2 to 4 p.m. Join artist RobinAnne Ralls Payne to create a dyed silk dreamcatcher dyed from Concord grapes. Bring your own special treasures,button, pin, stone or crystal to add to your creation. Ages 7+, with ages 7-10 accompanied by an adult. Registration required. Wheelchair/stroller accessible. Fee: $22 covers materials, instruction and refreshments. The West Woods, Affelder House

Sept. 21: NAMI WalkBegins at Chardon United Methodist Church, 515 North Street. Proceeds benefit NAMI programs. Register online at www.namigeauga.org.

Sept. 24: Howling With Coyotes 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Learn amazing facts about coyotes and hike out to two survey locations to broadcast real coyote recordings into the night with hopes of hearing return calls. Partially wheelchair/stroller accessible. Registration required. Frohring Meadows, Katydid Shelter.

Sept. 29: Make the Most with Compost 6 to 8 p.m. Learn about compost basics and benefits, different composting bins and methods, as well as common problems to avoid. At West Woods Nature Center, 9465 Kinsman Rd, Russell (44072). Call 440-834-4656 to register. Visit geauga.osu.edu.

Oct. 1: Troy Contra DanceLesson 6:30 p.m. Dance 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Adult $10, youth $5, family $25. Live folk music by band “Mr. Haney”. Troy Community House,13950 Main Market Road / Route 422, Burton (44021).

Oct. 4: Western Style Square Dance7 to 9:30 p.m. Admission $5. Hosted by the North Bloomfield Historical Society. No experience necessary, light refreshments served. At the Town Hall, corner of Routes 45 and 87. 330-506-3370.

Dec. 3: Making A Pine Cone Wreath 9 a.m. to noon. $35. Make a holiday decoration that will turn heads. Wonderful materials provided. Geauga County OSU Extension Office, Patterson Center (on the Burton Fairgrounds), 14269 Claridon-Troy Road. Call 440-834-4656 to register. Visit geauga.osu.edu.

April 6 (2017): Wildlife Research SymposiumStudents involved in wildlife research may submit proposals for projects. Contact Jen Dennison, outdooreducation@dnr,state.ohio.us or 1-800-WILDLIFE.

Tuesdays and Thursdays: Non-contact Boxing ClassesTuesday 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at West Geauga Senior Center. Thursdays 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Geauga YMCA. Non-contact boxing classes sponsored by Geauga County Department on Aging. Sandy, 440-279-2137.

Wednesdays and Saturdays: Group Fitness Wednesday 6 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. One hour free Fitness 101 open to all. Mats, light weights provided. Middlefield VFW Post #9678, 16013 East High St. Middlefieldvfw9678@gmail.com.

Fourth Wednesday Each Month: NAMI Peer and Family Support Group7 p.m. at the Middlefield Library, 16167 E. High St. (44062).

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. (Route 608), one block south of Route 87. 440-632-0480. 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.

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Send your entry to Middlefield Post, Attn: Name the Baby, P.O. Box 626, Middlefield, OH 44062 no later than July 22. Remember to include the name for the baby, your name/address/phone number and age, and the name of your parent or guardian.

The National Grange became the first nationwide farm organization. Huntsburg Grange #2541 is active in the local rural community. They meet the second Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. in the Huntsburg town hall. For information on the Grange, call Chris Lanstrum, 440-548-5577.

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