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I would like to thank each and every one of you for being here to celebrate this joyous occasion. Thank you to all the teachers for all of their hard work and thank you to the administration and

board members for their time and energy. I also need to thank my parents and on behalf of the Cardinal Class of 2018, I want to thank all of our parents and families for their constant love and support.

I guess I would like to begin today with a quick story. Two years ago, Cole Zemelka stood on this very stage and gave a great speech. Later that day, I saw Cole and complimented him on his speech. He smiled at me and said “My legs were shaking the whole time.” Cole demonstrated something to me that day. Even though he was very nervous, he still stood up here and gave a great speech. Cole showed me perseverance. Or in a simpler term: grit. And this is how I will forever remember the class of 2018. The class of grit. By definition, grit is courage, determination and resolve. Another way to say it is that grit simply means strength of character. I believe that the Cardinal Class of 2018 has demonstrated its individual

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Valedictorian Speech Salutatorian SpeechBy Joey Bradesca

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gentlemen. As we are packed in this gym today like a can of sardines, many of you may have taken a glance into the crowd and noticed the size of our graduating class.

You may have thought to yourself, “Wow, they have a very tiny graduating class.” I would be lying if I said you were wrong. Our class is composed of 89 kids, which is an extremely small amount. This isn’t anything new, however. Cardinal has always had tiny class sizes, and ours is definitely no exception. Whether it was our sport teams who barely had enough people to form a team, or the sheer size of the clubs at the school, our numbers didn’t quite compare to those of other neighboring schools. Most individuals would have either given up or quit. However, we The Class of 2018, aren’t like most people: we have something special in us. Let me explain...

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(top) Cardinal High School class of 2018.(left) Students who earned Honors diplomas. (MP photo/CSD)

and collective strength of character many times and in many different ways over the years. As a class, we have had to be strong and come together to get through our ever-changing society. In 2005, when many of us started school, YouTube was just created, the X box was just released, and the “Star Wars Revenge of the Sith” was blowing up the box office. In the past 12 years, the world has changed rapidly. During this time, we came together to find our identity. Along this path, we encountered numerous obstacles. The most prominent obstacle we encountered was the levy. In November 2016, our levy failed. As a school, and as a class, we were devastated. The future was uncertain. However, there was one solution. We had to pass the levy in May. This is one of our brightest moments. Together, we found ways to get out in the community and raise awareness for the levy. We worked tirelessly for many months. This included working phone drives to call members in the community, as well as forming a student levy committee to spread the word over several news stations. Finally, after much hard work and a lot of pounding the pavement, we passed the levy. This could

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By Ben Garlich

He l l o S u m m e r. Not sure how

we go from 44 to 94 in 30 days, but I will not complain. Eagle Spray Park is open, and just in time. It is a local

economical way to beat the heat. It is great to see it packed with people enjoying friends and family. The Community Garden plots are tilled and ready to reserve for any resident who wants to grow their own healthy vegetables.  All the residents that have kept your yards maintained (which are a majority) I applaud, as the grass seems to be growing 3 inches per day. The Village service crew has done an excellent job of keeping all of our properties immaculate.

The building projects of Briar Hill and Aldi are in full swing and I am pleased they are causing little if any disruption to our normal operations. Both projects are fairly self-contained and contractors are keeping the adjacent roads and areas well maintained. 

  We have many irons in the fire and are looking forward to some positive new projects. The Village is holding a Village-sponsored Job Fair June 19  at the Library and 11 employers will be present

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Middlefield’s Inaugural Fitness Walking Class meets for the Metz Center 5K and 1 Mile Walk on May 20, 2018 in Chesterland. (MP Photo/Jim Sasak)

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“She’s a really smart dog and I just want to keep challenging her.”

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Monday, June 25 at 6:00 p.m. Saturday, July 21 at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, September 1 at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 5 at 12:30 p.m.

Call or visit our website for more information.

Caption corrected from May 25 issue of the Middlefield Post. The Team Blue Dodgeball team.  (back row, l-r) Adam Warren, Officer Steve Boxler, Officer Bryan Dawson and Officer Matt Spitler (front row, l-r) Detective Mike Suschak, Chief Joe Tucholski, Lt. Brandon Savage and Officer Steve Nadaud. (MP Photo/MV)

The Department’s Dodgeball League  plays Monday evenings at the Cardinal Middle School. Cost is $125 per team with an eight-team maximum. Ages 16 with parents’ permission and up. There will be five weeks of games and a tournament. First week of games will be June 4 at the Cardinal Middle School 6 to 8 p.m. Regular games will take place June 4, 11, 18, 25 and July 2 with the Tournament game on July 9.

The Adult Softball League for ages 18 and up starts June 8 and runs through Aug. 17 (weather permitting with no games July 6). Cost is $700 per team, 10 team maximum.

Register your team for both leagues by May 29 at the Middlefield Recreation Department,14860 N. State Ave. (44062) 440-632-3526.

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Thank You!Because of your support, After Prom 2018 was a huge success!!!From the Cardinal High School After Prom Committee

Community Day in Middlefield Village  

Come out to Eagle Park in Middlefield Village on Saturday, June 16 from 4 to 9:30 p.m. for Community Day. Enjoy the fare of a local food truck, Hunger Squad, and indulge in kettle corn, pretzels, snow cones, lemonade and cold beer. Listen to Bruce Springsteen favorites performed by the well-known tribute band Jersey from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Participating organizations include University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center, Geauga Park District, and Woodsong Development. Additional vendors and booths to be announced. This year, the fireworks will be better than ever. Get over to Cardinal High School at dusk and enjoy a spectacular firework display by American Fireworks Company. This event is sponsored by the Village of Middlefield, NOPEC, Alron Homes, Middlefield Parkway and Probuilt.

Eagle Park is at 14730 Springdale Ave., Middlefield (44062) at the corner of North Springdale and Tare Creek. Cardinal High School is at 14785 N. Thompson Ave., Middlefield (44062). For information, call 440-632-5248.

showcasing opportunities at each of their facilities. We know the importance of not only seeking new but helping support and sustain current local businesses. Everywhere I go, companies in Middlefield are looking for employees. We are blessed as a Village to have so many employment opportunities and we want to ensure this area is able to sustain and grow. 

I am in my seventh  year as mayor, and I will admit the first few years I was questioning if this was what I expected and wanted. I live and work here and want to stay here, so success of the Village was a concern to me as a mayor and as a resident. I am still concerned about areas that need improvement, but feel an excitement about the future of our Village that I did not feel the first few years. I’ve been blessed with a supportive and professional staff; department employees who are dedicated and take pride in their work; a council who is issue-focused, not promoting personal agendas; and a supportive, positive community.  

I hope all of you have an enjoyable and safe summer and look forward to seeing you at Community Day on June 16. Please be informed, be involved, shop Middlefield and visit www.middlefieldohio.com.

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A Look Back in TimeBy Rick Seyer

The gas station that was located on the southeast corner of the downtown intersection was both a Mobil Gas (top) and a Sohio gas station at different times. It was built in the 1950s after all the businesses that were previously located there were torn down. The second story of one of those businesses was saved and moved just east of the intersection of Route 528 and 87 and made into a private home. It is the first home past the intersection on the north side of the road. When the gas station opened it was operated by C. J. Ohl and Kenny Barnes. There were many different owners as time went by and I believe the last owner was Vern Pitcher. When the station closed, it was then rented by a few different people but none of the businesses stayed very long. One of those businesses was Mike’s Electric (center). This may have been the last business to occupy this site before the entire southeast side of the intersection was torn down to make way for the parking lot for Middlefield Banking Company (bottom). Note the grain silo in the background of the second and third picture.

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Libraries RockBy Nancy Huth

What’s your favorite book? If you asked 4-year-old Sebastian, his answer would

be “One Red Rooster" by Kathleen Sullivan Carroll. Sebastian has attended weekly story hour at the Middlefield Library since he was 3, first going to Toddler’s Group (18 months to 3 years) and then to Preschool (ages 3-5).

Middlefield Library has a fantastic C h i l d r e n ’ s Department and three dedicated l i b r a r i a n s ( K a r a W a l k e r , Heather Passow, a n d R a c h a e l B a r z i k o w s k i ) who specialize in helping children l e a r n t o l o v e books. Sebastian is lucky because his mom is an e l e m e n t a r y s c h o o l t e a c h e r who started him on books as a b a b y . B e s i d e s reading to him, she bought him toys like puzzles, alphabet letters, word games, refrigerator phonics. “Many stories for children,” she said,” have good morals, such as the Mo Willems series “Pigeon or Piggie” and “Gerald” books, “Little Critter” books, and Eric Litwin and James Dean’s “Pete the Cat” series. Sebastian’s speech is remarkably clear as he sounds out the words.

Sebastian’s grandmother watches him several days a week and takes him to the library for story hour. She keeps a supply of books for him at her house and in her car. There are CDs with accompanying books on loan at the library that are ideal to use for children in the car. Sebastian knows not only the titles of books, but the authors’ and illustrators’ names. He loves being able to order a book and go to the library to pick it up. He doesn’t stare at a computer screen or an iPhone, he stares at books.

Public TV (PBS) now has a program running called “The Great American Read.” You can go to pbs.org and vote for your favorite book while viewing their list of 100 most popular reads. As adults we know the importance of education, especially for young people in an age of artificial intelligence and technology. Jobs are less abundant today, so starting little ones off with a love of reading before they start school goes a long way. Children who are read to have bigger vocabularies when they enter school.

There is an abundance of free material in the Middlefield Library Children’s section. They have brochures and fliers such as: “Tips for Reading to Young Children,” “Simple Activities to Help your Child through Talking, Singing,” “Reading, Writing, Playing; Parental Guides to Early Literacy for ages birth to 5 years”. You can also stop by to pick up their “Summer Storytimes 2018.”

The librarians will travel to Amish schools or have the schools come to the library.

S e b a s t i a n has a book he always takes to bed with him c a l l e d “ B row n B e a r , B r o w n B e a r ”a n d l a s t H a l l owe e n h e dressed up as The Cat in the Hat. When asked to recommend a book, he chose E r i c C a r l e ’ s “ T h e G ro u c hy Ladybug”. The l i b r a r y o f f e r s f r e e b o o k s ,

games and activities for children, so don’t miss taking your little ones to this land of adventure and fantasy - our own local library.

Nancy Huth grew up in Cleveland and graduated from Notre Dame College and Cleveland State University. After teaching English for a few years, she married and moved to Germany for 30 years, where she taught English as a second language. In 2005, she and her German husband Dieter moved to Middlefield. Nancy has written for the Middlefield Post since 2007.

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The hobby of fishing has taught me many valuable lessons about life, and the importance of the little things. I remember countless moments where my friends and I would go out on fishing excursions, aiming for the big prized fish. Luke and I would use large baits that would target the “big ones”. Most days we would come up empty-handed. And then there was Hayden. Hayden would use worms and he’d be ecstatic catching countless little bluegills. I never quite understood the thrill of catching a fish that small. That is, until recently. I began to see something I was blind to before. Fishing with my friends, especially Hayden, has taught me that the size of your catch isn’t the important thing. In the world we live in today, we are surrounded by billions of other fish, some may be bigger than us, some may be smaller. However, it seems it’s the smallest fish that puts up the biggest fight. As I look out at my class, it occurs to me that we too are small but mighty.  

Four years ago, we arrived at this high school, which at the time seemed like a colossal building. We were scared little freshman who were still learning the ropes. We started to grow and progress, trying to get into the swing of things. We started figuring out that you need to walk on the

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not have been done without every student coming together as a school and beyond that, a district. And with the class of 2017 almost out, our class took the weight of the responsibility not only for ourselves, but every other student in this district to give them a certain and hopeful future. Now, let us take a moment to consider and appreciate what we did. We helped pass a levy to benefit every single student, and more - students who will start school for the first time in the fall. Aside from the levy, we have also been in the middle of an educational change. As standards were made and tests were put into practice, we found ourselves with each “new and upcoming” test being the first to tackle yet another change in education. And still, we never shied away and kept pushing through it.

The quality of grit is one of the most important qualities a person can have. In this day and age, it takes a special kind of person to make it. It takes strength of character. It takes courage and resolve. Many people go through life without it, and never realize it. Everyone has grit, they just need to realize they can persevere. This is one lesson that we will always be able to take with us. After today, many of us will not be together, but the grit we have will carry us through struggles in life. Those who can endure and persevere throughout life’s endless obstacles are the ones who succeed the most. From this day on, I know the class of 2018 will continue to persevere, no matter what, determined to make the most out of any obstacle, challenge or barrier placed in front of us. I want to end by thanking the members of the Cardinal Class of 2018. It has been my great honor and privilege to share your journey and to witness your strength of character. I wish all of you the best in whatever you decide to do and wherever life takes you. Godspeed and thank you.

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right side of the hallway. Sophomore year came suddenly, and we began to get a grasp on how high school actually works. And then junior year came in like a freight train straight to the face. Many days were spent stressing out over a test that would determine our futures. And then, senior year arrived, our last year together. We have shared countless laughs, memories and milestones. And through all of this, the sheer size of our class didn’t stop us from achieving numerous accomplishments throughout our high school careers. Our class helped establish the Freshman Mentoring program. We hosted the first National Honor Society Prince and Princess Ball. Several of our seniors have broken records in community service hours, academics and athletics. A few of our sports teams have had record high seasons. And do I even have to mention our theater program? The list of accomplishments goes on and on. We have achieved greatness in what seems to have been a few short years. Imagine what we, the Class of 2018, are going to accomplish in the next few years to come and even greater, over the course of our lifetime. So, congratulations Class of 2018, and always remember it is not the size of the fish, but the fight and tenacity in the fish that counts.

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Daria Cerimele, MD

Board-certified family practitioner Daria Cerimele, MD, and certified nurse practitioner Kristie Tincher, CNP, of Lake Health Physician Group Middlefield Family Practice have moved to a new office location just down the road and are accepting new patients.

Dr. Cerimele earned her medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and completed her residency at St. Vincent Hospital in Indiana. Her special medical interests include preventive care, women’s health and geriatrics.

Kristie earned her master’s degree in Nursing from the Chamberlain College of Nursing. Her special medical interests include family medicine, adolescents, pediatric and women’s health (non-OB).

Get to know Dr. Cerimele and Kristie by calling 440-632-0594 to schedule an appointment. They look forward to serving the Middlefield and surrounding communities.Kristie Tincher, CNP

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Free June UH Geauga EventsUH Geauga Medical Center in Chardon is offering free youth sports physicals on June

8 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. UH sports medicine experts are committed to providing the same level of care, on and off the field, to scholastic athletes as they do for professional athletes. These free sports physicals provide athletes with a comprehensive exam that includes vision, musculoskeletal and cardiac risk assessment screenings. If any further information is needed for clearance, an appointment can be scheduled on-site. Please bring your insurance card.

Go to your school’s website to download and print out the 2018-2019 Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) Pre-participation Physical Evaluation Consent form. Bring the completed form, signed by a parent or guardian and relevant medical records to the physical. RSVP by June 6. Space is limited. Contact Liz Sellers 440-767-8034.

Celebrate wellness with free health screenings, education and demonstrations plus family-friendly activities for the entire family. University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center is holding their free annual family health and safety day on Saturday, June 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. To pre-register for carotid vascular assessment, lower extremity vascular assessment, skin cancer, lung function, prostate cancer and audiology, call 1-800-883-3674.

UH Geauga Holds Disaster DrillBy Colleen Lockhart

UH Geauga emergency room staff work on a volunteer, acting as a victim of a shooting, in the Trauma Center set up in the ambulance bay during a disaster drill on May 23. (MP Photo/Colleen Lockhart)

Twenty victims, one every 3 minutes, that was the goal of the Trauma Center

during the disaster drill held on the morning of May 23 at University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center in Chardon. This drill was held to test the emergency response systems at UH Geauga, where the drill was staged for the hospital staff only to closely simulate the events of recent shootings in the United States.

An overview of the plan for the drill was discussed in a briefing at 6:30 a.m. The ambulance bay was set up as a patient receiving and stabilization area with patients expected to start arriving at 7 a.m. A slight delay in the drill schedule occurred when a real patient was transported to the Trauma Center by ambulance and hurried into the emergency room. This is just one of many real-life emergencies they would also have to handle during a real, mass-trauma event.

Don Zimmerman, the emergency coordinator at UH Training & Disaster Preparedness Institute, took the lead on the drill, setting up the scenario and evaluating the outcome. For this drill, at 6:45 a.m. a shooter was active at the fairgrounds and had targeted the grandstand audience. Gun shots were reported, individuals were trampled, and in a situation like this, the injured would not be treated on the scene but would be transported to the ER using

police or citizen vehicles. The victims were transported directly to UH in Chardon, the closest facility. Volunteer victims were there to help make the drill a more realistic experience for responders in the Trauma Center. Dummies were also labeled with various injuries that the emergency staff would have to handle.

Toni Zemitas, nurse manager in Emergency Services, evaluated the preparedness of the Emergency Response teams in an uncontrolled, chaotic environment to determine the readiness of the ER staff, their needs and needed supplies to have on hand.

For the drill only, additional staffing was called in to experience how an actual event might occur in a real disaster. Problems were evaluated and readiness solutions were discussed. In a real event, UH Senior Media Relations strategist Lynn Novelli would have established a Command Center to coordinate with other agencies responding to the emergency.

The goal of UH Geauga Medical Center in a disaster is to save lives, secure the area, and handle family reunification. Although they cannot plan for every event, UH Geauga wants the public to know that its Trauma Center is training hospital employees for mass trauma events and practicing preparedness for disaster situations that might happen in Geauga County.

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Polar Vortex Jazz Band Performs June 16

Polar Vortex Jazz Ensemble will perform on June 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Huntsburg Bandstand concert. (MP Photo/ Snowbelt Musical Arts)

By Colleen Lockhart

A new jazz ensemble, Polar Vortex, will perform on Saturday, June 16 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Huntsburg Bandstand at the corner of Routes 322 and 528 under the direction of Scott Marsh of Snowbelt Musical Arts Association. This concert is free and one of two that will be sponsored this summer courtesy of Huntsburg Grange #2541. Fort Huntsburg Band will perform in the Bandstand on Saturday, July 14.

Polar Vortex held their debut performance on March 23 at Perry High School. This ensemble is open to high

school through adult musicians interested in performing big band jazz music. They will perform June 21 at 6 p.m. at the Mentor Civic Center Amphitheater in conjunction with Mentor’s Make Music Day.

In a little over a year Snowbelt Musical Arts Association has been able to bring three, brand-new performing ensembles to the community - the Lake Effect Concert Band, an adult concert band; the Blizzard Youth Winds, a youth concert band; and Polar Vortex, an adult jazz ensemble. All of the ensembles from the Snowbelt Musical Arts Association have names that fit within the Snowbelt theme.

Their future vision includes expanding their offerings with additional ensembles, more concerts, school outreach programs, even sponsoring a professional orchestra for the Lake-Geauga area. According to director Marsh, they “would eventually like to rent, purchase, or build our own facility to house rehearsals. This would allow us to expand our offerings, allow us to rehearse in the same location all the time. Before we can move into our own building, we need to acquire about $30,000 worth of percussion equipment. So, we are planning a gala fundraiser for January 2019.”

Executive director Greg Hillis is founder and ensemble conductor and a distinguished freelance musician and teacher in the greater Cleveland area. Director Scott Marsh is a versatile player, solid band member, and first-call sub performing with many different groups covering many different styles. Contact them at 440-296-9610 to learn about hosting a performance.

Huntsburg Grange is looking forward to introducing Polar Vortex to Huntsburg on June 16. Bring food, products or gift cards to donate to the Middlefield VFW for “Veterans-In-Need” program. Bring a lawn chair, food will be available for purchase. If it rains, the concert will be held in the Opera House in the town hall.  Call Colleen, 440-636-3052 for details.

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New Addition at Briar HillIn late May, Ohman Family Communities

began demolition and preparation for a 23,000 sq. ft., 24 private-room post-acute rehab wing to be added to the existing Briar Hill Health Care facility in Middlefield.

The new wing will have a separate entrance with a focus to modernize the rehab space for an ever-increasing rehab population.

Currently, physical, occupational, speech and respiratory therapy rehabilitation is provided. In 2017, BHHCR added a dialysis den for inpatient dialysis. The therapy gym will triple the size of the current gym and will provide outpatient therapy for the community.

The addition will also feature a new dining room, coffee shop, library, living room and spa.

All patient rooms will be private with attached private showers. The project for the addition will take approximately 18 months.

In addition to the rehab wing, BHHCR will renovate its existing facility creating private resident rooms, expanding the

kitchen, creating an enclosed courtyard accessible from several points of the building. They will also update interior décor on the first and second floor. The total project will take approximately 24 months.

BHHCR is currently an 85-bed skilled nursing/rehab facility, with 45 assisted living units and will offer 96 skilled-nursing-facility beds following the project completion.

Briar Hill is one of three rehab facilities owned and managed by Ohman Family Communities who have been a part of Geauga County serving primarily the senior population for more than 54 years. This project is one of many that they will undertake to serve the growing senior population.

One of their core values is Striving for Excellence. They believe this includes not only the internal day-to-day management, but also the physical building as well.

Ohman Family Communities is in the early stages of building an independent living community near the Briar Hill campus as well. Visit BriarHillHealthCare.com.

(above) The rendering of the new 23,000 sq. ft. addition in progress at Briar Hill, Middlefield. (right) The demolition and breaking ground for the new addition at Briar Hill. (MP Photo/Ohman)

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Huntsburg Historical Society Annual MeetingThe Huntsburg Historical Society held their Annual Meeting and Potluck Dinner on April

22 at the Huntsburg Community Banquet Hall. Election of Officers for the fiscal year starting May 23 resulted in Carl Seliskar, president; Josh Burton, vice president; Debbie Gallagher, secretary and Jennifer Pilarczyk, treasurer. Outgoing President Ty Pilarczyk and John Sudyk were voted as trustees. Society member Colleen Lockhart received the “Volunteer of the Year “award.

President Carl Seliskar presented his talk entitled “Money, Pigs and Banking,” a presentation describing the financial situation facing the settlers of Huntsburg in the early 1800s and the resourceful ways in which this newly formed country dealt with money, exchange and finances in the years following the American Revolution.

In the following weeks, Carl visited Huntsburg resident Mrs. Jean Taylor, 91, who was unable to attend the meeting and gave a special one-on-one presentation at her home in Huntsburg. Jean continues to be an active supporter of the Huntsburg Historical Society and has made many contributions to the museum.

If you have an interest in Huntsburg history, live in Huntsburg, used to live in Huntsburg, have relatives in Huntsburg or just want to learn more about the historical society, come to the next meeting on June 20 at 7 p.m. at the Huntsburg Community Center, home of the Museum.

Newly-elected Huntsburg Historical Society Board. (front row, l-r) Debbie Gallagher, Carl Seliskar, and Ty Pilarczyk. (back row, l-r)Jenn Pilarzcyk, Colleen Lockhart and Josh Burton (MP photo/Colleen Lockhart)

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Betsy A. Miller (nee Yoder), 56, of Middlefield, passed away peacefully from natural causes Wednesday morning, May 23, 2018 at UH-Geauga Medical Center surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was born in Warren, OH on Aug. 26, 1961 to the late Andy E. and Alma D. (Miller) Yoder. Betsy is once again reunited with her loving husband, Melvin M.J., who died Aug. 23, 2017.

She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church. She will be greatly missed by children, Martha (Marty) Miller, John (Sarah) Miller, Ellen (Norman) Yoder, Andy (Susan) Miller, Melvin (Susan) Miller, Mose (Kathryn) Miller, Billy (Malinda) Miller, Mary (Billy) Weaver, Alma (Robert) Miller, Nancy Miller, Crist (Mary Ann) Miller, David Miller, Allen Miller, Robert Miller, Chester Miller; 43 grandchildren; and many siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Betsy is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Melvin M.J., and one grandchild. Burial was in Nauvoo Road Cemetery. Best Funeral handled arrangements www.bestfunerals.com.

Chaplain Harry Monroe Richardson, 70 of Middlefield went home to be with the Lord Thursday, May 31, 2018 at UH Geauga Medical Center. He was born Dec. 17, 1947 in Bedford to the late Oliver Thomas and Violet M. (Monroe) Richardson. Harry attended Chagrin Falls Schools until the sixth grade and then onto West Geauga Schools. He was drafted by the US Army during the Vietnam War and served in Germany for two years. He went on to receive his Master’s Degree in Biblical Counseling and Theology. Harry managed his own mattress shop for many years before serving as Chaplain for 20 years at the Geauga County Jail. He retired

in January 2018. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife, Dixie L. (Duffey) Richardson, who he married

June 17, 1999; his step-son, Nathaniel E. Green; step-daughter, Michelle (Steve) George (from prior marriage); siblings, Les (Connie) Richardson, Judy (Don) Anderson, Jack (Marlene) Richardson, Ron Richardson, Wendy (Elia) Milite and many nieces and nephews.

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