CEI May Consolidate, Abandon Local Yard
By Ann WishArt Ann@kArlovecmediA com
The Illuminating Company is planning to shutter its line shop in the Village of Middlefield, a move that could diminish service levels for the community.
“To ensure responsible resource management moving forward, the Illuminating Company is considering the consolidation of operations currently handled at the Middlefield line shop with at least one other nearby service center,” FirstEnergy spokesperson Hannah Catlett told the Geauga County Maple Leaf in a March 28 email. “Over the past decade, FirstEnergy and
The Illuminating Company have invested significant funds and resources to strengthen the electric grid in Middlefield. These improvements, including a new substation completed in 2012, have helped prevent or minimize the impact of power outages for hundreds of customers and businesses in the area, especially during severe weather.”
Middlefield Village Mayor Ben Garlich said he was sorry to learn The Illuminating Company — a FirstEnergy subsidiary and commonly abbreviated as CEI — may no longer operate out of its line shop on West High Street, located behind the Subway fast food restaurant. He See CEI • Page 3
Concord Township.
food restaurant on West High Street in Middlefield Village may soon be available as the company looks to consolidate its repair crews to a facility in
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Kindness Sewing Circle
April 4, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
NPower Services hosts a Kindness Sewing Circle at Celebration Lutheran Church, 10621 Auburn Road in Chardon. In collaboration with Sew4Service and Celebration Lutheran, the free event will take place on the first Friday of each month through May 2.
Anyone interested in participating may email Anne Marie Wolfe at AnneMarie@ NPowerServices.com or register online at www.npowerservices.com.
Spring Craft Show
April 5, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
East Geauga Kiwanis Club is hosting a spring craft show and all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast with the Easter bunny at Cardinal
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is lobbying to keep the line shop open.
“They make a good partner. I wish they’d stay,” Garlich said, adding employees at the line shop did not work officially in the village, but would pick up the trucks and equipment kept in the steel-sided garages when going on calls.
He said CEI is considering closing the Middlefield facility and moving workers to the one in Concord Township in line with a recent reduction in force across the company.
In a March 19 post on the village’s Facebook page, officials said they were concerned the proposed consolidation to Concord would diminish the service level for the community.
“We, as a village, would like to put some pressure on the Illuminating Company to retain current staffing in Middlefield and would appreciate your comments of support toward this initiative,” the post said.
Maureen Foldesi, who owns Marketplace Mall on W. High Street, commented a nearby transformer was hit by lighting in early March and they were without power for more than four hours.
“We understand mother nature happens and we were fortunate that a station was so close to rectify the problem. If the station was in Concord, we would have been without power for the whole business day,” she said. “The workers had to go back to the station to get spare parts. Concord would (have) been an additional two hours travel and pick up time. We are grateful they were in Mid-
Elementary School, 16175 Almeda Drive, Middlefield.
FGP Explorers Series
April 5, 7-9 p.m.
Join Foundation for Geauga Parks for a “Snipe Hunt and Twilight Timberdoodle Sky Dance” at the Katydid Lodge at Frohring Meadows, 16780 Savage Road in Bainbridge Township. For information or to register, visit foundationforgeaugaparks.org or call 440-564-1048.
American Legion Pancakes
April 6, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
American Legion Post 459 is serving its final all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast of the season at the post located at 14052 Goodwin St. in Burton.
dlefield and able to fix the problem relatively quickly. Please everyone, help us keep them in our community.”
Another person commented, “I believe with all the large factories here, they need to have a station here.”
“A local propane provider did the same thing and now, just a few service techs have to handle multiple counties,” commented Drew Sodee. “This drove response time from days into weeks, which then lost customers and drove prices through the roof to compensate, losing more customers. I believe the Illuminating Company will do the same thing to us with this downsize consolidation.”
Garlich said his main concern is it would take about 25 minutes for a utility truck to travel from Concord to Middlefield in case of a power outage or if power needs to be cut to a location.
Middlefield Fire Department Lt. Ben Reed said an emergency situation, such as a power line falling on a vehicle, is his primary worry.
“In the past, when there is storm damage, the crews usually are coming out of Concord, anyway,” Reed said. “We’ve had a good working relationship with them. When we’ve had storms, they’ve done a good job getting the power back on. They always answer our calls.”
Garlich recalled when CEI purchased the Middlefield property more than 10 years ago, they asked for a lot split and had to take care of some drainage issues on the parcel, which measures 0.57 acres, according to the Geauga County Auditor’s Office website.
Now, he is concerned about the future of the garage if it becomes empty.
Reverse Job Fair
April 9, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Auburn Career Center is partnering with Ohio Means Jobs Geauga and Lake counties for a reverse job fair at Auburn Career Center, 8140 Auburn Road, Concord Township.
Auburn students will showcase their skills and qualifications at individual tables, allowing employers to approach and engage with them directly.
Local businesses seeking motivated and trained candidates in various career fields are encouraged to attend. Registration is not required.
For more information, contact Andrea McKinstry at 440-358-8018 or visit www.auburncc.org.
The Middlefield facility originally was leased to CEI until 2013, when the company asked the village for a variance to split the lot so it could buy the back parcel, according to a March 13, 2014, story in the Geauga County Maple Leaf.
At the time, CEI was shuttering its coal-burning plants along Lake Erie and shifted more than 150 workers to various facilities around the state.
Owning the property was part of the energy company’s economic development goal of becoming more involved in the communities they serve, said John Skory, who was a regional president of CEI in 2014.
“This was substantial for us. We’re so much closer to our customers now,” Skory had said at the time, while viewing the renovation of the Middlefield facility. “We can respond quicker.”
Wiggly Easter Service
April 19, 11:30 a.m.
Join for a Wiggly Easter service, cookout and Easter egg hunt at First United Methodist Church pavilion, 14715 Old State Road, Middlefield. Call 440-632-0480 for information.
Taste of Leadership
April 23, 5-7 p.m.
Join for the annual event to explore Leadership Geauga’s Signature Adult Program at Arborwear. Applications are being accepted for the Youth Institute Class of 2025 and Signature Adult Program Class of 2026. Visit leadershipgeauga.org to register.
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Real Estate Transfers
Following is a list of area real estate transfers for the week ending March 21 and period March 24-27, 2025, provided as a public service by the Geauga County Auditor’s Office.
HUNTSBURG TOWNSHIP
Joseph D. and Laura J. Detweiler, Burton Windsor Road, to Norman D. Miller, $15,000. (0.98 acres)
MIDDLEFIELD TOWNSHIP
Virginia F. Shipman (TOD), 16894 Swine Creek Road, to Janice M. Shipman, $157,000. (1.50 acres)
MIDDLEFIELD VILLAGE
Middlefield Parkway, 15397 Oak Hill Drive, to NVR Inc., $66,600. (0.25 acres)
Janet L. Munich (TOD), 15135 Woodsong Drive, to Marius D. Giulvezan, $359,000. (0.20 acres)
Middlefield Parkway, 15270 Woodsong Drive, to NVR Inc., $90,000. (0.17 acres)
NVR Inc., 15263 Timber Ridge, to Tuan and Chalana Gaye Williams, $351,900. (0.22 acres)
NVR Inc., 15252 Timber Ridge, to Saroj Bala, $380,700. (0.21 acres)
Post Office Properties LLC, 15993 E. High St., to APIF Ohio LLC, $474,700. (0.69 acres)
PARKMAN TOWNSHIP
Lester N. and Cora D. Shrock, 16742 Tavern Road, to Marlin D., David E., and Betty J. Mullet, $450,000. (1.16 acres)
Rock Solid Foundations LLC, Farley Road, to Melvin L. and Betty J. Gingerich, $60,000. (3.45 acres)
U.S. Bank Trust National Association (trustee), 17530 Reynolds Road, to Thomas T. Jr. and Betty D. Byler, $199,900. (10.97 acres)
Faith Matters Freedom From Unhealthy Emotions
Whoever built our house was not thinking of me. The basement ceiling does not give my head enough clearance. The support beams and heating ducts make a great target for the top of my head. I can’t tell you how many times I have banged my “noggin” and taken a layer of skin off my scalp. I have been doing this for the 31 years we have lived here. Being 6’2” tall is not always an advantage.
Of course, there are many other times and places I have bashed my head. Doorways in India are often too low for me and even getting into a car can produce the same result. Despite my repeated efforts to duck, it only takes one forgetful moment to repeat this dreaded scenario.
they have been hurt by others or wounded by circumstances they never asked for. Our fallen world can be a painful place to live. Nevertheless, the consequences of nurturing anger can have a negative impact on our emotional health. We think we are somehow inflicting punishment or pain back on someone who hurt or upset us. However, we are, in fact, allowing the poison of unforgiveness to create a bitterness deep within our own mind and heart. We become a prisoner to our own anger or resentment.
By Roger Kruse
As you might have guessed, banging my head is a source of irritation and frustra tion. My anger can sometimes flare up as I bemoan my latest mishap. Yet, my emotional displeasure does not ultimately do me any good. An outburst of anger when we get riled up is rarely helpful.
One could argue that our emotions are the way God made us. Joy and laughter, sorrow and tears, fear and anger are all part of our God-given makeup. To deny or suppress how we are feeling can produce an unhealthy collection of pent-up emotions. However, an unrestrained venting of how we are feeling can also lead to bad outcomes.
Let’s dig a bit deeper. What does the Bible teach us? Proverbs tells us, “The person who is slow to anger is better than the mighty. The one who has self-control outdoes the warrior who captures a city.” The book of James teaches us to be “slow to anger and quick to listen.” In Ephesians, we are exhorted to “Be angry but do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry.” In other words, there will be times when we get angry. However, we should endeavor to control it and definitely not hold on to it.
So many times, I have met people who carry anger deep down in their soul. Perhaps
The verse we read earlier said, “Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry.” You need to deal with your anger sooner rather than later. Extend forgiveness and let go of it. After all, none of us is perfect. We are all in the same boat and the boat leaks.
People will sometimes hurt and disappoint you. You and I can do the same. This side of heaven, we are all a work in progress. Our failures are never far from us. We depend on God’s grace to forgive and cleanse our own hearts. In the same way, we must be ready and willing to forgive others.
The Scripture tells us to “forgive each other, just as God in Christ forgave you.” Likewise, the Lord’s Prayer is a reminder that asking God for forgiveness necessitates we forgive those who have sinned against us. It is a bad news scenario to carry unresolved anger in our lives. Go to prayer and let go of it. Ask God to do His work to help you deal with any grudge, bitterness or lingering ill will you harbor toward someone else. Don’t allow toxic emotions to remain in you. The Lord can and will set you free and bring joy back into your soul.
Roger Kruse does not allow anger to stick around. He takes every matter to prayer, releasing any indignation or resentment he may be dealing with. He has no intention of giving the devil a foothold to produce an angry or bitter outlook on life.
Middlefield Care Center Celebrates 5,000th Birth
By cArol counselmAn
While there is much to celebrate on any given day, we are especially thankful to God for blessing the Middlefield Care Center in so many ways.
This year marks several milestone events, thus speaking to the sustaining power of continued community support. A sincere thank you to all our faithful supporters over the years.
On Jan. 14, we saw the safe delivery and arrival of our 5000th baby. A son, Joshua, was
welcomed by his parents, Daniel and Laurie Ann Gingerich, and siblings Kenny and Emily, along with angel baby Marcia, who welcomed him from Heaven.
According to a recent interview with his mother, Joshua is starting to recognize family members and is the happiest when he is getting lots of attention.
Established as a not-for-profit charitable organization, this year also marks the 35th year of the care center opening its doors with the first patient admitted in June 1990; it was the first licensed birth center in Ohio
and serves as a model for other freestanding birth centers.
Serving the Amish families of Northeast Ohio and surrounding areas, Middlefield Care Center continues to live out its mission today: “To help the community and assist our families to have healthy babies at the lowest affordable cost in a pleasant and comfortable setting with a high degree of safety for the mother and child.”
Carol Counselman is the Director of Nursing at Middlefield Care Center.
A Message from the Mayor
I always start my articles with weather-related comments. Hopefully, the snow is in the rearview mirror and blue skies are ahead. Our village used four times the amount of salt this year compared to recent years. Many areas struggled to secure salt as usage increased across the board, but fortunately our village managers had a plan in place to ensure our supply was adequate. Everywhere I go, I see the tremendous effect the frigid temperatures had on our roads and business parking lots.
We held a bid opening on March 27 for the repaving of Grove Street, Thompson Avenue, Northview Drive, Ridgewood Drive, Hillcrest and the Meadow View Place cul-de-sac. Our village income tax rate of 1.25% remains one of the lowest in the area. A few years ago, voters generously approved an increase from 1% to 1.25%, with the com mitment the additional 0.25% would be ded icated to capital improvements. These funds are used annually to maintain and improve our village.
of your tax dollars.
As Middlefield continues to attract investment and grow, we must ensure our infrastructure keeps pace. We’ve been busy the last few years planning and executing projects to support this growth. These projects are complex and expensive. Fortunately, we have a team of employees and outside contractors with the expertise to ensure results are achieved while also being good stewards
We were recently notified that The Illuminating Company plans to abandon its operation on West High Street and relocate staff and equipment to its facility in Concord Township. We oppose this decision and strongly believe our manufacturing businesses, retail establishments and the large surrounding population require and deserve the current level of service. We hope that with collective input, we can prevent this relocation. The village is in the process of trying to purchase a building in Burton Township with the intent to provide a walk-in clinic, which our area desperately needs. We are also in communication with Cardinal Schools to explore using a portion of this building to support their ACE Academy program. We are conducting our due diligence and will provide updates as the project progresses.
I recently learned about a veterans breakfast held every Friday at Briar Hill and had the privilege of visiting last week. It was a large group, led by a friend of mine, Elmer Bollinger. I was accompanied by Chief Tucholski and Lt. Graley. I can’t express how appreciative I am of these heroes. Their efforts, bravery and sacrifice have given me 73 years of freedom unmatched anywhere else in the world. I thank God every day for this great country and I hope we never take for granted or forget those who made it great.
Water Resources Rate Reduction Program Available for Seniors
Geauga County seniors, age 60 years of age and older, can apply for assistance with their water or sewer bill. Seniors who qualify must have an income of 175% Federal Poverty Level or less and receive a bill from the Geau-
ga County Department of Water Resources for water or sewer. Call the department on aging at 440-279-2130 for more information and/or to determine eligibility. The application period runs from April 1 through May 30.
I recently traveled to Columbus to meet with our state senator, Sandra O’Brien. My goal was to discuss House Bill 197 regarding employees working from home and their income tax liability based on their employer’s location. We also discussed upcoming legislation regarding the annexation process and authority. The message was clear: we request local control on most issues. The state often issues legislation with a one-sizefits-all mentality, which doesn’t always logically apply to certain areas. Local governments and residents have more expertise in determining what is needed to support their communities. We are requesting less state interference.
We look forward to a busy summer.
Be informed, be involved, exercise your right and responsibility to vote, shop Middlefield Village, and visit us at www.middlefieldohio.com
Community Meetings
Listed are upcoming public meetings and executive sessions in Huntsburg, Middlefield and Parkman townships, the Village of Middlefield and Cardinal Schools. (Please note: These meeting notices are NOT legal notices.)
Huntsburg Township: April 15, 7 p.m., Board of Zoning Appeals, approval of minutes from area variance hearing held March 18; April 21, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings held at the Town Hall, 16534 Mayfield Road.
Middlefield Township: April 14, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at Township Office, 15228 Madison Road, unless otherwise noted.
Middlefield Village: April 15, 5:30 p.m. – Streets, Sidewalks & Utilities Committee, 6 p.m. – Planning Commission; April 17, 5:30 p.m. – Recreation, 6 p.m. –Finance & Ordinance, 6:30 p.m. – Safety, 7 p.m. – Village Council. All meetings are at the Municipal Center, 14860 N. State Ave.
Parkman Township: April 15, 7 p.m., Board of Trustees. All meetings are held at the Community House, 16295 Main Market Road, unless otherwise noted.
Cardinal BOE: April 9, 6:30 p.m., regular meeting; April 23, 6:30 p.m., meeting/work session. All meetings held at BOE Office, 15982 E. High St., Middlefield, unless otherwise indicated.
Mayor Ben Garlich
FOR RENT
Remodeling: 5BR, 2BA. Includes laundry room, rec room or 6th BR, basement, garage. Large closets, 2 are walk-in. No pets, No smoking. Huntsburg. 440-6365747.
Burton; 2 bedroom, 2 bath ranch condo. 1200 sq. ft., 2 car attached garage, laundry, AC. Energy efficient, private. No pets. No smoking. $1,600 per month includes snow plowing, lawn & trash. Senior discounts. 440221-0649.
COMMERCIAL RENTALS
Office/Medical: 1,500sq ft, Full-time lease or timeshare, includes utilities and maintenance. South Russell Medical Center, Bell & 306. Contact Dr. Rood at 440-338-3366.
FOR SALE
Firewood: mixed hardwoods, 4’x8’x16-inch pieces, $135. Delivered within 15 miles of Chardon. 440-687-5404.
Antique Dining Room Set for sale: Lifetime furniture. Table with leaf, 6 chairs, buffet, sideboard, China cabinet. Good condition. Call/text 440-223-9023.
Celli Spading Machine for 3-point hitch tractor, NYP130 spades 51” wide and up to 12” deep, barely broken in; Like New. $4,000. 440-548-2414.
New white triple track Storm Windows: perfect for home & porch enclosures (7) 30-1/4x59-1/4 $95 each. George 440-336-5044.
DEER HUNTERS: (40) Deer Hunter and (73) Bow Hunter Magazines. Vintage, Excellent Condition. Great reading and informational. Harvest that Big One!! Inquire. 440223-9471.
Kendon Motorcycle Trailer: 1994, single rail fold-up design with casters for easy storage. Independent suspension, LED lights. $900. Call Mike 216-536-3698.
Two burial plots at Western Reserve Memorial Gardens with full package: 2 vaults, 2 caskets, dual memorial headstone; $7,400. 440-476-0706.
Avon Cape Cod Glassware: 2 candlestick holders, 2 coffee mugs, condiment tray, 12 dessert dishes, 2-tier server. 440-286-4772.
Scarves from Italy: $30/each. Embroidered Silk shawls: $10/each. Deruta pottery: from $50. Newer Grill: $400. 3-piece marble column from Italy: $250. Cash Only. Call 440-477-9085.
Antique Curio Cabinet: glass sides, glass door, mirror back, 8 adjustable shelves, 85” tall, 22” wide, 17” deep, Excellent Condition, very unique; $480. 440554-5731.
Like-new 5 cubic ft GE Chest Freezer: $75. 31” tall, 28” length, 22” wide. 440-279-4310.
Couch & Love Seat w/fitted covers. Good to Excellent shape. You haul it. Cash Only. $80 for the pair. Color: tan. 440-632-9675.
Lake View Cemetery, 4 burial plots total (2 double lots): Cemetery Price $10,100 per dbl. Asking $8,000 each dbl. 440-729-0070.
Family Burial Plot for sale. All Souls Cemetery. Serene location in prime section. Section 16. 216-440-8743.
GARAGE/ESTATE SALES
Wed 4/30 thru Sat 5/3, 9a-5p. 9347 Northstar Road, KIRTLAND. Dining table w/chairs, China cabinet, hospital bed, clothes, teacher aids, scrapbooking kits, kitchenware.
HELP WANTED
Small private farm: 3hrs, 2x a week, cleaning stalls, barn, rabbit hutches, chicken/duck area; other tasks around the farm; $20/hr for qualified person. 440729-3124 or carol.c.smith@mindspring.com.
PETS & ANIMALS
Semi-feral cats need safe barn homes after elderly caretaker evicted during winter. They’ll be fixed & vaxxed before placement. 440-321-2485.
REAL ESTATE
Homes & Land Wanted: any condition or situation! Fast, friendly, local. Serving Geauga and surrounding counties. Text or call Wayne at 330-269-9595.
SERVICES
Caregiver: will do in-home personal care, cleaning, light housework, laundry. Licensed with references. 440313-1804.
Experienced Caregiver seeking part- time or full-time clients. 15+ year’s experience with references. 216409-6904.
Experienced Landscape Company looking for lawns for the 2025 season. Service Contract includes: cut, trim and blow. Call/text 440-883-9124 for estimate. Tall Oaks Landscaping LLC.
WANTED TO BUY
Buying all Stanley Bailey planes. Call Karl at 440-8123392.
4-wheelers, 3-wheelers, dirt bikes, mini-bikes, go-carts, golf carts, gators, farm tractors/equipment, trailers, riding mowers, snowplows. Paying cash. 440-413-3119. Also, scrap cleanup and removal.
Old fishing tackle wanted: fishing lures (wood or plastic), mouse to bear traps, wooden duck decoys. Call Lee 440-313-8331.
Police Blotter
The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Middlefield Village Police Department, March 14-27, 2025.
CITIZEN ASSIST
March 15
4:37 p.m., Sperry Lane. Motorist requesting assistance with the charging station. Vehicle is a rental and the charging station stated it is going to take 12 hours to charge. Complainant was advised the car could stay there to charge overnight and be removed tomorrow.
March 26
10:09 a.m., South State Avenue. Spoke with café manager. She just wanted the gentleman who has been sleeping for the last two hours to wake up and leave if he was not a paying customer. Male woke up and ordered food.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
March 17
5:02 p.m., Harrington Way. Male and female physically fighting in the parking lot. Caller advised the female was pinned down on the hood of the van and the female was punching the male in the head trying to get away from her. Caller still sees them. Female is getting ready to leave in a tan van. Male party is standing outside the window. Walmart manager advising his cameras have video of incident. Report taken.
INFO REPORT
March 26
6:51 p.m., North State Avenue. Officer was told there were multiple people coming into the village with a lot of belongings.
Officer attempted to speak with one of the males. The male immediately began asking if he was free to leave. Male was told he was but officer asked if he would take some paperwork. Male said he did not want it and walked away. Nothing further at this time.
TRAFFIC CRASH
March 24
1:15 p.m., Harrington Way. Caller witnessed a vehicle hit another vehicle near the car wash and then driver went into the store. Blue Camry hit a black Jeep. Caller is still there. No crash report needed. The driver of the Jeep requested to not have a report done. She advised officer she would fix it on her own. Nothing further to report.
VAGRANCY
March 27
8:11 a.m., South State Avenue. Male sleeping inside the business. Male was told he no longer was allowed at the business. Two days in a row he was found sleeping. He was told by the owner/manager he was no longer welcome. Male refused to identify himself left with no incident.
WARRANT SERVICE
March 20
2:30 p.m., North State Avenue. Male was arrested in the lobby of Middlefield PD. He had two warrants through Middlefield PD, one for contempt of court and having a weapon while intoxicated. He was medically furloughed through a judge. Male was then dropped off at UH Geauga. A new court date will be sent out to him.
