ake plans to spend a fun weekend at the Troy Homecoming beginning with opening ceremonies on Friday,

Aug. 11 at 6 p.m. and ending on Sunday, Aug. 13 at 8 p.m. Winners of the raffles will be announced. In addition to the favored activities, several new events have been added this year. New in 2017, the Troy Township Volunteer Fire Department will be honoring George Liebenauer with the first ever memorial water battle in his memory as the first Lieutenant of the fire department and a long-time homecoming committee member. Liebenauer donated much of his time and talents to his community and was an honored farmer at the 2016 festival. His wife, Mary is still very active on the homecoming committee. Several fire departments, the Boy Scouts, and other organizations will be competing

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July 2017 Photo Contest Winner

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Congratulations to Theresa Lyon of West Farmington! Caption: A field full of yellow flowers with a beautiful rainbow after the rain.Theresa wins a $25 gift certificate to Vinny's Italian Kitchen in Middlefield.

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Troy Homecoming Honors George Liebenauer

in this new memorial water battle. Chief Eric Matthews advises that any group is invited to compete. Water battles for kids will go on all weekend for youngsters who want to compete w i t h p a r e n t o r g u a r d i a n s u p e r v i s i o n . Raincoats will be provided. Also new this year is the F r i d a y A l u m n i Karaoke Night from 7 to 10 p.m. and a tour of former Troy Elementary School on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. Former students are invited to attend and share memories of their school days. The Grand Marshal of the parade on Sunday at 3

p.m. is Dan Itschner, former principal of Troy Elementary.

Returning festivities include crowning of the Troy

Homecoming Queen, the pedal tractor

pull for kids ages 4 through 11 or younger if they can pedal, live music, truck and antique tractor

pulls, free family movies with popcorn

on Saturday night, and parade on Sunday at 3 p.m.

honoring George Liebenauer, raffles and much more. Activities, crafters and vendors can be found inside the community center and outside on the festival grounds.

2017 Troy Homecoming Committee members (front, l-r) Nicholas Bushek, Chrissy Hull, Rachel Beatty, Eric Mathews, Mary DeYoung, Pat Johnson. (back, l-r) Roger Hull, Chris Thrasher Ziegler, Linda Taurisano, Donna Marzek, Jerry Marek, Marisa Malensek and Donna Barres (MP Photo/TH)

The Church at Troy will be holding Sunday service at 10 a.m. in the park pavilion then serving their fried chicken dinner from noon until 2:30 p.m. in the community house. Cost for adults is $8 and for students is $5. Sunday morning is the return of the Road Apple 5K run and 1-mile walk with registration at 7:30 a.m. in front of the community center. Register at https://troyroadapplerun.eventbrite.com/  link. Event organizer, Chad Russell, advises that metals will be awarded by age groups: 14 and under, 15-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51 plus. All who finish receive a metal with engraved metals awarded for first, second and third place finishers. The Troy Homecoming Community Festival at 13950 Main Market Road has been held annually since 1911. Tickets for the main raffle will be sold outdoors with cash prizes of $500, $250 and $150. All proceeds go back to the homecoming committee so events and activities can be offered free during the festival. The committee, chaired by Pat Johnson, wishes to thank all the businesses, families, organizations and all the committee members for their dedication and hard work to make this another successful event. For more information, Pat can be contacted at 440-728-5841. See you there!

Troy Homecoming memories. (MP Photos/Pat Johnson)

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A New Flag for the DepotChardon resident, Aggie Sperry volunteers at the Depot in Middlefield for the

Middlefield Historical Society every Monday during the summer season. "I've dipped at the ice cream store for 10 years," she says. "And the first thing we do, when we get here; we put out the flags as a welcome." She continues, "As I put out the American flag I thought how sad to see that it is not looking pristine." Recently Sperry contacted her long-time friend Charles "Skip" Boehnlein, commander with the Legion Post 459 in Burton.

"Aggie called me and told me of the predicament," said Boehnlein. "And I told her, I think we can do something about it." The legion provides this flag service at no charge to non-profits in the area.

On July 25, Ron Weese, flag education chairman and Commander Boehnlein delivered the new flag to the Depot. They respectfully folded and retired the existing flag and attached the new one to the pole. Boehnlein explained there is a Drop Box for unserviceable flags, at the west end of Legion building in Burton. Post 459 holds a Flag Burning Ceremony every year on the Fourth of July and on Flag Day.

Don't forget to stop by and try out the new Lake Erie Salt Mine ice cream at the Depot located behind the Middlefield Bank Plaza south of the main light in Middlefield. The Legion Post 459 is located at 14052 Goodwin St., Burton, 44021. Call 440-834-8621.

(l-r) Commander Charles "Skip" Boehnlein, and Ron Weese, flag eduction chairman, with the Legion Post 459 in Burton, placed and saluted the new American Flag along with volunteers Linda Prolant and Aggie Sperry.

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D e p a r t m e n t sponsored a drug and gun awareness program. The program was coordinated using the expertise of our police depar tment

and instructed by Officer Brandon Gray. The program was held at Village Hall. Two sessions were offered to provide more age pertinent material for the age of the grade school children attending. I was able to attend the first session for children from kindergarten through third grade. Parents were also in attendance and it was fun to watch the innocence and honesty displayed. I think gun awareness and drug awareness are both very important topics. We’ve seen news stories of children being injured or killed by a fire arm due to negligence of another youth. Our youth need to be aware of the dangers as well as proper behavior in those situations. The area of drug awareness is equally important as I have personally seen the heartache and torment created in family units by loved ones that become victims of substance abuse. Our county and Village are dealing with these issues on a daily basis as the problem continues to grow. We as parents, leaders and educators can’t put enough energy into educating and instructing our youth to avoid this growing

problem. I firmly believe we will make more progress with preventative education than with treatment programs. I appreciate the parents and children that attended.

Our state legislators have and are proposing laws changing the structure of local income tax which will have a negative effect on Village finances. Our village has diligently worked to cut costs to maintain a low income tax rate and affordable water and sewer rates while continuing to maintain excellent safety and village services. We have been creative in designing incentives to maintain and grow business which has provided a $500,000 per year improvement in income tax. We are making sure our legislators are aware of our concerns and invited them to public meetings for informed discussions. Our desire has been to continue to see improvement in income tax providing us the ability to continue to properly maintain our infrastructure and maintain the services we expect. We will provide updates as we progress.

I am so pleased the way the Cardinal community has rallied to support our local school and sports programs. We know the importance the local schools are to preparing students for productive lives and maintaining a healthy community. 2017 has been a year of positive news.

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By Rick SeyerA Look Back in Time

Upcoming Classes: Visitor Greetings August 12 at 12:00 p.m. (4 weeks) Mind Your Manners 1: Foundations August 20 at 5:00 p.m. (6 weeks) Tricky Powwow August 20 at 6:30 p.m. (6 weeks) Mind Your Manners 1: Foundations August 21 at 6:00 p.m. (6 weeks) Mind Your Manners 2: Intermediate August 24 at 12:30 p.m. (6 weeks) Mind Your Manners 2: Intermediate September 9 at 12:00 p.m. (6 weeks) Leash Manners September 17 at 3:30 p.m. (4 weeks) Teenage Terrors September 23 at 2:00 p.m. (6 weeks) Visitor Greetings September 26 at 7:30 p.m. (4 weeks) Mind Your Manners 1: Foundations October 5 at 12:30 p.m. (6 weeks) Mind Your Manners 1: Foundations October 8 at 5:00 p.m. (6 weeks) Come When Called October 8 at 6:30 p.m. (4 weeks)

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These photos will bring back memories for our Troy or Welshfield readers. For more than 100 years residents here have held a “Troy Homecoming” the second weekend in August. This is a wonderful small-town event that focuses on pure old-fashioned fun. Past events have included a truck pull, horseshoe competition, a baby contest, a community church service, an ice cream social, bike decorating and many other events that the entire community joins. This year there is a Troy Homecoming Road Apple Run 5K and 1-mile walk. This is event is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 13 with registration starting at 7:30 a.m. at the Community Center.These photos show a very interesting float in the parade and also some ladies participating in a nail-driving contest at a homecoming probably in the 1940s. The names of the ladies are unknown to me and if any of our readers can help with identities, please contact the Middlefield Post at 440-632-0782.

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Great Day Child Care ExpandingGreat Day Child Care Learning Center is expanding to a new location at 2471

Hubbard Road in Madison into the remodeled Stepping Stones Child Care building. Enrollment applications are being taken now. The grand opening in Madison will be held on Aug. 18 from 3 to 7 p.m. And will include a bouncy house, face painting, a visit with the Madison Fire Department and complimentary food. Registration at the Madison location is free during the open house for all new enrollments. Come learn about their State-Licensed facility providing care for children up to age 12 with a focus on nutrition for healthy minds and bodies. Infant care starts at 6 weeks old.

For information about Great Day Child Care visit www.greatdaychildcare.com. Contact the new Madison center at greatday3@netlink.net or 440-428-5993. For the Middlefield center, use greatday1@netlink.net and 440-632-1832. Your child’s safety and well-being is the number one priority at both locations, which are under the leadership of Gary Cox. Gary has more than 23 years of experience and is recognized as a leader in the child-care field.

Children at Great Day Child Care Learning Center (MP Photo/GDCC)

Alumni Soccer GameWhat’s a little rain going to do? Nothing that these athletes can’t handle. Saturday, July 22 marked the Cardinal Alumni Soccer game.

Cardinal Huskies fell short of the alumni 3-2 but the effort was amazing. A big thank you to the following alumni for braving the elements and participating. Class of 2017: Erin Ross, Korey Valentine; Class of 2016: Jocelyn Bowling, Kathryn Dhayer, Donovan Drebus, Caleb Martin; Class of 2015: Jacob Bechter, Ian Mast; Class of 2014: Kevin Collier, Jon Court; Class of 2013: Jimmy Dhayer; Class of 2012: Jason Clisby; Class of 2011: Matthew Holcomb; Class of 2009: Robert Ammons. We are looking forward to great things from both the Girls Varsity team and the Boys Varsity team this season.

Thank You For Your SupportThe Cardinal Local School District would like to express our sincere appreciation to

everyone who supported the district and our students during summer fundraisers hosted by the Athletic and Band Boosters, and through the Joe Peters Memorial Pig Roast on July 15. Revenue generated from all of these events was enough to cover pay-to-participate fees for all 2017 fall activities. This includes all middle school and high school sports, marching band, flagline, Cardinaires, and the fall play. Your support is invaluable, thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

K-4 Class Lists To Be Posted Aug. 4Jordak Elementary School class lists for the 2017-18 school year will be posted on the

doors to the school on Friday, Aug. 4. Parents and students are welcome to come by anytime to see which teacher their child has for the upcoming year. We’re looking forward to great things from our pups this year!

New Board Member Sworn InAt their regular meeting on Wednesday, June 14, the Cardinal Board of Education voted

4-0 to appoint Barb Rayburn to the seat vacated by Greg McClain. Rayburn was officially sworn into her seat at the beginning of the meeting. “I am very humbled and honored to have this experience and look forward to working with district officials and fellow board members to continue the progress we’ve made here for our students and families,” Rayburn said.

Rayburn is active in school activities and organizations including PTA/PTO, Music Boosters where she was just elected vice president for the 2017-18 school year and she also serves as chair of the District’s levy committee. She will serve out the remainder of McClain’s term which ends this year. She will have to run for election in November if she wants to remain on the board.

Important Upcoming Dates

Here are a list of important dates to remember as we approach the start of school on Aug. 15. We’re looking forward to an exciting 2017-18 school year.

Aug. 1: Schedules available in Infinite Campus.

Aug. 4: Class lists posted at Jordak Elementary School.

Aug. 9: Fall Activities pictures.Aug. 10: CMS Locker set up, 3:30 -5:30

p.m. Students are invited to bring in their school supplies to set up their lockers for the coming year. Students are also encouraged to bring their schedules so they can get familiar with their classrooms.

Aug. 11: Kindergarten Orientation – Boys, 9 to 11 a.m. Girls, 1 to 3 p.m. at Jordak Elementary.

Aug.11: Ninth-grade Orientation, 2 to 4 p.m. at Cardinal High School.

Aug. 14: Jordak Elementary School Open House, 4 to 5 p.m.

Aug. 14: Cardinal Middle School Open House, 5 to 6 p.m.

Aug. 15: First day of school (grades 1-12).

Current and past students of Cardinal came together to participate in the Alumni Soccer game on Saturday, July 22. The Alumni team (in blue) took the victory with a score of 3-2. (MP Photo/Elisabeth Robinson)

Pay to Participate Fees EliminatedThe Cardinal Local School District is pleased to share that all pay to participate fees for fall 2017, which includes all middle school and

high school sports, marching band, flagline, Cardinaires, and the fall play, have been eliminated thanks to generous donations from both the Cardinal Athletic and Music Boosters and the Peters family. The donations come from proceeds made as a result of various music booster fundraisers, off of the Athletic Boosters Car Raffle and the Joe Peters Memorial Pig Roast held Saturday, July 15.

“This is incredible, absolutely amazing,” said Superintendent Dr. Scott J. Hunt. “Obviously, we are thrilled to be able to eliminate these fees for our families this fall. The Huskie family is a proud one, and when we all work together it just goes to show what we can achieve! Thank you to everyone who supported this effort!”

Families that have already paid their fees will have a credit issued to their student’s account. The Peters family will formally present their donation to the district at the Aug. 9 regular Board Meeting.

(right) New Cardinal Board Member, Barb Rayburn (left), is sworn into her position by District Treasurer Merry Lou Knuckles. Rayburn will serve out the remainder of the term vacated by Greg McClain. (MP Photo/CSD)

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Grand Valley All Stars Go to StateBy Colleen Lockhart

Selected from the recreation league in Orwell to represent the baseball “stars” for the 10 and 11 year olds, Coach Dennis Hall put the Mustangs together to create the Grand Valley All-Star team for Ohio District 1.

The team won the opportunity to attend state by defeating Pymatuning Valley 17-4 in game two, Jefferson 5-0 in game five, and Jefferson 11-10 in game eight as the Ohio District 1 Champions. They will advance to the District 5 tournament in Cambridge, Ohio on the July 22 week-end.

The community helped make the trip to Cambridge in southeastern Ohio a reality by supporting the bake sale held on July 19, raising more than $2,000. Area businesses donated another $1,000. Travel to Cambridge is about 130 miles from Orwell.

The tournament in Cambridge was double elimination with one game a day. The Mustangs’ first game was delayed on Saturday because of rain and they did not play until that afternoon and were defeated by Cambridge 14 -4. The Mustangs did not play Sunday because of all the rain delays. They stayed for Monday’s game in the evening and lost to Maumee 23-0.

Coaches Dennis Hall, Mark Jelenic and Tom Spangler and the team were excited for the chance to represent Grand Valley at District and thank the parents, community and businesses for their support.

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Literacy boxes, Early Reader Backpacks By Kara Walker

When I was a new parent, I spent hours looking for new toys for my baby and searching books and other activities to pair with each toy. I quickly realized that the toys I wanted were costly, considering how quickly babies and toddlers grow. The toys and books that parents buy in one season may be completely irrelevant to their youngsters a month or two later. We want our children to benefit from these types of toys but it is just not economical for most families, mine included, to purchase all of them. As a librarian, I know that linking  literacy  and play is effective in building a lifelong love of learning. As a mom, I realized that not all parents have access to the necessary resources.  This was a perfect opportunity for the library to provide parents with more tools to encourage literacy and play. We’ve done this in two ways:  Literacy Boxes and Early Reader Backpacks.

Literacy  Boxes  are designed for children ages birth - age 5 and their parents.  Each  box’s book and toy pairs together either by theme or skill, and the activity card gives ideas on how to share the book with your child, linking the book and toy together, and different ways to enjoy the toy.  There are boxes appropriate for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.

Early Reader Backpacks are designed for children from kindergarten through the second grade. They contain early reader and nonfiction books that have been paired with a toy or game that reinforces the book’s theme. Many of the Early Reader Backpacks have a science, logic or math component, complementing the Common Core and STEM curriculum in our schools.  More than that, they’re fun! 

We have an excellent selection of both  Literacy  Boxes  and Backpacks available at the Middlefield Library, with the ability to place holds on dozens more.  If you haven’t yet checked out this great resource, I encourage you to do so.  Literacy boxes are great for one-on-one time with your little ones while older siblings are doing school work and they can be a great addition to preschool-at-home.  They’re also great for grandparents when the grand kids visit.  Early Reader Backpacks can be a great way to feed those new readers who are hungry for information on a certain topic, or supplement home or school learning.  The possibilities are endless. Check one out today at the Middlefield Library, 6167 E. High St. (44062). Call 440-632-1961.

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AWANA and Word Of Life Clubs

Come join our AWANA club and Word Of Life Program held at Huntsburg Baptist Church located at 16401 Mayfield Road, Huntsburg, for fun, fellowship and lessons from God's word. We meet on Wednesday nights from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Our AWANA clubs are for ages 3 through grade six and the Word Of Life program is for grades seven through 12. Both programs will start on Sept. 6, 2017. We will offer a 10 percent discount for all those who register for the AWANA program on Aug. 27, 2017 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. For more information, call 440-636-5203 or visit our website to download forms at http://www.huntsburgbaptist.org.

Safe Sun Practices in the WorkplaceBy Colleen Lockhart

The next meeting of Geauga Safety Council is Friday, Aug. 4 at the Huntsburg Community Center, 12406 Madison Road in Huntsburg with guest speaker Kristi Schmitt Burr, executive director of BCCNS Life Support Network, a global non-profit patient advocacy organization incorporated in 2000 and headquartered in Burton.

Burr will focus on incorporating safe sun in vocational trades. Working outdoors with prolonged sun, heat, cold and other environmental influences, when coupled with chemical, and welding incurred burns, may repeatedly subject workers to an increased risk of developing multiple invasive skin cancers. Protection and prevention education can help promote Safe Sun Practices in the Workplace.  

This presentation will help employers gain an understanding of the three major classifications of invasive Skin Cancers: BCC; SCC; Melanoma; and how to educate their teams and incorporate safe practices to protect the skin, the largest organ of the body, from overexposure. Attendees will also gain an understanding of the treatment and repair of advanced skin cancer. 

Geauga Safety Council meetings are open to anyone who would like to attend. Registration begins at 11:15 a.m. and the meeting concludes at 1 p.m. Cost for this luncheon meeting is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Pre-registration is required. Contact Sue at safety@middlefieldcc.com.

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Back To School HelpRegistrations are now being accepted for Help Me Learn Day, a school supply distribution

program for low income families, sponsored by Geauga County Job and Family services. Help Me Learn Day will be held Monday, Aug. 8 at Geauga County Job and Family Services, 12480 Ravenwood Drive, Chardon. A second Help Me Learn Day will be held Thursday, Aug. 10 at Chagrin Falls Park Community Center, 7060 Woodland Ave., Chagrin Falls. Families must meet eligibility criteria and pre-registration is required to participate. No walk-ins will be accepted.

Donations of school supplies, back packs, flash drives and calculators are needed and can be dropped off at Geauga County Job and Family Services. Monetary donations will be used to purchase supplies. Checks can be mailed to Geauga County Job and Family Services, 12480 Ravenwood Dr., Chardon Ohio 44024. Checks must be made payable to “Special Services of Geauga County”. Please indicate Help Me Learn in the memo portion of the check.

Also, JFS is partnering with Morning Star Friends Church, LaBarberia Institute of Hair, and Marci Mondello-King of Marci’s Hair on the Square to provide school clothing and haircuts for children. The Back to School Clothes Closet and Cuts for Kids will provide eligible families with an opportunity to shop for gently used clothes for the upcoming school year. LaBarberia Institute of Hair and Marci Mondello-King of Marci’s Hair on the Square will provide haircuts. Both events will be held on Aug. 8 (Help Me Learn Day) at Morning Star Friends Church, 12550 Ravenna Road. Vouchers from JFS are required to participate. To donate, volunteer to pass out supplies, or register for the events, contact Sara, 440-285-9141, ext. 1263.

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Wonder what to do on a summer Sunday? A short 2.25 hour drive will bring you to the Victorian Village Historic District of the Chautauqua Institute in New York state not far from Jamestown. It’s nestled along the shores of Lake Chautauqua on 750 acres. Entrance to the Institute is free on Sundays during their nine-week summer season. The Institute was founded in 1874 by Methodist Bishop John Heyl Vincent and inventor Lewis Miller as a summer teaching camp for Sunday School teachers. Lewis’ daughter later married Thomas Edison. This educational experiment soon broadened to include courses in science, art, music and education.

Although the founders were Methodist, other denominations participated from day one. And today each religion has its own house where Sunday services are held and where visitors can stay. Within the Institute there are condos, inns, rooming houses and private cottages available for rent. There are about 400 year-round residents. The beautiful Athenaeum Hotel, built in 1881, has 156 rooms and is the largest wooden structure in the eastern USA.

We try to go on one Sunday each summer, leaving at 7 a.m. and stopping after one hour right off Route 90 at Ohio exit 235 to have breakfast at Kay’s Place. Then another hour plus brings us to Chautauqua. We arrive in plenty of time for the 10:45 a.m. ecumenical worship service held in the huge Amphitheater which was newly renovated during the past year. The Department of Religion sponsors distinguished leaders from many faiths from here and abroad. We heard a Baptist minister from Toronto

speak. The Amphitheater holds 4,400. Each week has a different theme, such as “A Crisis of Faith”, “Geopolitics Today,” “The Nature of Fear”, “Media and the News: Ethics in the Digital Age”, “Comedy and the Human Condition.” Distinguished speakers are brought in each summer. Four sitting presidents have been guests: Grant, both Roosevelts and Clinton. Over the years we have heard Al Gore and Eli Wiesel, Holocaust survivor, author and Nobel Peace Prize winner. Booker T. Washington, Susan B. Anthony and Amelia Earhart have also spoken at the Chautauqua Institute. The focus' during the weekly events are on the fine arts, literature, philosophy and religion. Young people attend summer camps for theater, dance and music. Since the Institute is a pedestrian community, you will see bikes and scooters. A large parking lot across the road provides a place for your car. There is a kind of magic when you leave your car behind and walk through the entrance to the quiet paths with Victorian homes sporting large porches and a variety of flowering bushes and plants.

Many weekly or seasonal visitors stay outside the Institute around the Lake in towns such as Bemus Point or Mayville. Vacationers can boat, water ski, swim or just relax.

The ideals of the Institute have spread through independent traveling Chautauqua Assemblies. Many of you attended the week long Ohio Chautauqua held recently in Burton. For information go to: www.ciweb.org or for the Athenaeum Hotel, www.athenaeum-hotel.com.

The Athenaeum Hotel at the Chautauqua Institute. (MP Photo/Nancy Huth)

"Repurpose with a Purpose" was the topic of the session at the Middlefield Library on July 19, 2017 at 7 p.m. The presenter was Tracy Reid, co-owner of His Daughter in Middlefield. The presenters were picture perfect! (l-r) Emily Wroblewski, daughter of Tracy; Liz Brazofsky,adult reference li-brarian and Tracy Reid.

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Aug. 3 - 4: The Kelly Miller Circus4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. The Kelly Miller Circus is sponsored by the Middlefield Chamber of Commerce. Cardinal Middle School, 16175 Almeda Drive, Middlefield (44062).

Aug. 4: Bainbridge Swing Dance Lesson 8 p.m. Dance, live music by Hepcat Revival 9-11:30 p.m.  Adult $10, youth $8, family $25. Bainbridge Town Hall,17826 Chillicothe Road, Chagrin Falls (44023). 216- 316-0068.

Aug. 6 - 10: Vacation Bible School6-8 p.m. Children K-12. Deep Sea Discovery theme. Interpretation for deaf available. Parents welcome to attend with younger children. Register at www.hccfaithwalk.com. Huntsburg Congregation Church, 12435 Madison Road Huntsburg (44046).

Aug. 12: VFW 2nd Annual Casino Benefit for Thomas Stehlik Mountaineer TripMountaineer Casino and Race track with 2 p.m. departure from the Post with Precious Cargo Motor Coach. Tickets price is $35 with $25 back in casino incentives. Bingo Games, 50/50 raffles and more on the bus ride, tickets VFW, 440-632-1257 or Kathy, 440-228-7248.

Aug. 14: NAMI Walk Committee Meeting5:30-7 p.m. at the NAMI Geauga County office, 107 South Street, NAMI Geauga Annex, Chardon.

Aug. 15: Chagrin Falls Contra DanceLesson 7:30 p.m. Dance, live music 8-10:30 p.m. Adult $10, youth $8, family $25. Chagrin Falls Town Hall, 83 N. Main St. (44022). 

Aug. 19: 5th Annual HomeGrown Geauga5:30 - 9 p.m. An outdoor garden party "Under the Dome". www.geaugagrowthpar tnership.com ASM International, 9639 Kinsman Road, Materials Park (Russell Twp.), 44073.

VFW 9678 Corn Hole Tournament 2 p.m. Entrance Fee $20 - 50 percent to 1st place, 25 percent to 2nd place.  Food, cash bar, 50/50.  For information call the Post 440-632-1257 or Kathy 440-228-7248.

Aug. 28: NAMI Walk Committee Meeting5:30-7 p.m. At the NAMI Geauga County office, 107 South Street, NAMI Geauga Annex, Chardon,(44064).

Sept. 4: Labor Day at SNPJ FarmGates open at noon, dancing 1 p.m. Eddie Rodick and Frank Stanger Bands. 10946 Heath Road, Kirtland, 440-286-1786.

Sept. 11: Patriot’s Day Program8:30 a.m. Burton Village Park (44021).

Sept. 16: Chinese Auction and RaffleDoors open 5 p.m. Sponsored by Ladies’ Auxiliary, Legion Home 459, 14052 Goodwin St., Burton (44021).

Sept. 23 & 24: Christmas in the Barn at Fullercrest, 7th AnnualSat 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A Craft Show with a Cause of Domestic Violence Awareness sponsored by Women Helping Women. $2 charge at door supports cause. 6415 Windsor-Mechanicsville Rd., Orwell (44076). Call Robbi 304-588-6583

Oct. 31: Patterson’s Fruit Farm. Learn about the maple sugaring process, enjoy a wagon ride through the Orchard to get apples, have a boxed lunch and freshly made apple pie. 11414 Caves Road, Chesterland, (44026).

Nov. 9: Veterans Program9 a.m. Berkshire Elementary, 13724 Carlton Street, Burton (44021).

Nov. 10: Veterans Day Service9 to 10:30 a.m. Newbury Elementary School Auditorium, 14775 Auburn Road, Newbury (44065)

Nov. 11: Veterans Day Open HouseOpen House. Chili and soup dinner. Legion Home 459, 14052 Goodwin St., Burton. Ron, 440-343-1478.

Nov. 18: Breakfast With Santa and Craft Fair9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Legion Home 459, 14052 Goodwin St., Burton. Ron 440-343-1478.

Dec. 7: Pearl Harbor Day Memorial11 a.m. at Burton Gazebo (44021)

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 E. 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 one to two 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.

Support Groups for Geauga SeniorsDementia Support Group meets on the fourth Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at Arden Courts, 8100 E. Washington St. in Chagrin Falls. For more information about our support groups or other services, call our Helpline at 440-942-7651.

Bereavement Support Group with Care Corp Home Health & Hospice offers Bereavement Support Groups several times per year. Please call the Care Corp office at 440-286-2273 or 1-888-227-3811 if you need support.

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The Special Hands ShoppeOn June 14, The Special Hands Shoppe, located at 15910 W. High St., in Middlefield,

celebrated its three-year anniversary. The upscale antique and consignment store is operated by Metzenbaum Sheltered Industries or, MSI , and employs 16 workers with disabilities. Individuals run the day to day operations of the store including completing inventories, processing new items, waiting on customers, tagging, entering computer data, contacting cosigners and handling purchases. Workers are also involved in the creation and production of seasonal items which are sold in the store. The store operation is supported by a rear work unit where individuals are involved in light assembly jobs from local companies.

Later this summer, the Special Hands Shoppe will expand the store front into the 15912 W. High St. building next door. This will enable MSI to display more wooden items/furniture with plans to include an interactive product line unit, a build your own gift basket area and another assembly unit in the rear of the suite for 16 more workers.

MSI is very proud of our latest expansion within the Middlefield area to add to our existing work centers in Geauga Industrial Park, at Madison Road, Sunny Acres School and Sunny Hope School. MSI also operates non-work programs at the DDC Clinic in Middlefield and the Discovery Center in Burton. To donate items to MSI or become a consigner, call the store at 440-632-0659.

Friends of WomenSafe Upcoming EventsFriends of WomenSafe, Inc. is a volunteer driven non-profit organization with the sole

mission to generate unrestricted funds for WomenSafe, Inc. WomenSafe has been serving the needs of families plagued by domestic violence throughout Northeast Ohio for over 30 years. Friends of WomenSafe is a ‘guilt-free zone’. Participation is restricted to the kinds of tasks volunteers are willing to do and the time they are available.

Friends of WomenSafe have planned the upcoming fundraising events for 2017.Aug. 14 – Monday: Golf Outing “Greens for the Greenhouse” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fowlers Mill Golf Course, 13095 Rockhaven Road, Chesterland.Sept. 14 – Thursday: Wine Tasting at Sharon James Cellars, 11303 Kinsman Road, NewburySept. 27 – Wednesday: Fall Luncheon “Leaves of Change”, Hamlet Village Atrium, 200 Hamlet Hills Drive, Chagrin FallsOct. 11 – Wednesday: Amish Wedding Dinner, Rachel Yoder’s, 14729 Patch Road, Burton Dec. 10 – Sunday: Afternoon Christmas Tea, 401 North Street, Chardon

For more information about the upcoming events or to join Friends of WomenSafe, please call Nancy at 440- 285-3741. The volunteer application can be printed out and mailed or completed online at http://fows.info.

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Carol Drabek, chairwoman of the Newbury Township Bicentennial Committee thanks Pat Preston, owner of Preston Superstore in Burton for a $3,000 donation.

This year (2017) marks the 200th birthday for Newbury Township. For several months, area residents and visitors have enjoyed a host of free community events. “It was because of the generous donation from Pat Preston, owner of Preston Superstore, to the Newbury Bicentennial effort, that we have been so successful in getting the word out,” says Carol Drabek, chairwoman of the Newbury Township Bicentennial Committee. “He suggested that the funds be used as needed. Hence, the monies provided by the Preston donation have been and will continue to be intertwined throughout the execution of Newbury’s Bicentennial Events.”

Several months ago, Drabek a Newbury native, approached the Township trustees with ideas and energy. The trustees offered suggestions and gave her the green light to spearhead the project. With the help of numerous organizations, individuals, and businesses, a plethora of events have been organized, lasting throughout the summer season.”Don’t miss these events yet to come:Aug. 5: Tractor “Ride” and Show (Free Admission)10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. The registered tractors will leave on a “Ride” on country roads at 10 a.m. returning to Oberland around noon. They will remain at Oberland for viewing until 4 p.m. Call the Town Hall 440-564-5997. (Oberland Park, 14639 Auburn Road, Newbury, 44065)Aug. 9: Historic Lecture Series: Newbury One Room Schools (Free Event)7-8 p.m. Come and learn about Newbury’s early schools and which of those buildings remain

standing today! (Town Hall, 14899 Auburn Road, Newbury, 44065)Aug. 11: Swing Concert and Open House (Free Event)7-9 p.m. Come and enjoy the musical tunes of the 40s presented by “Sophisticated Swing” under the direction of George Petrich. Enjoy the unicycle performance during intermission. Parking lot behind St. Helen Church and School, 12060 Kinsman Road, Newbury, 44065. Call for info 440-564-5805.Aug. 19: Art In The Center10-5 p.m. Art and food vendors, music and entertainment! Newbury Center (Route 87 and Auburn Road) For vendor info call: 440-739-4128 or email artisanscornergallery@gmail.com. Aug. 19: 41st OVI Encampment Unit (Free Event) 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Military demonstrations throughout the day. Wreath laying ceremony at 2 p.m. (Route 87 and Auburn Road)Aug. 26: Vintage Car and Truck Show (Free Event)11 a.m. - 4 p.m. All years and makes welcome! Music by DJ. Food and contest sales to benefit Newbury School music Boosters. To register, contact Eric 440-318-3742.Aug. 27: Open House: South Newbury Union Chapel (Free Event) 1-4 p.m. (located at State Route 44, 5 miles north of Bell Road.) Limited parking.

For more information, call Carol Drabek at 440-739-0215. Preston Superstore is located on Kinsman Road, (Route 87) just west of the square in Burton. For more info, call 866-707-2953, or visit www.PrestonSuperStore.com.

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