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Middlef ield Cardinal Boys Basketball Preview

Familiar Face Back With the Huskies

By Haley Adams sports@geaugamapleleaf.com It wouldn’t take long for longtime head coach Jon Cummins to return to the doors of Cardinal High School.

A season ago, Cummins looked to spend more time with his family and closed the doors of coaching. Fast forward a year Granito later and Cummins is right back where he belongs.

“I missed the relationships that I have with the young men in my program and the Cardinal student Sheppard body,” Cummins said. “The players that come through my program are a part of my life forever.”

A young roster will have Cummins look- Soltis ing to bring a sense of familiarity to the court.

Senior Joey Soltis will make his presence known for one of two reasons. The young team will need Soltis to create havoc on the basketball court, much like he did on the football field.

Secondly, Soltis will have to show his varsity experience on the court after the Huskies graduated eight seniors.

“I’m in favor of the offense. I’m used to it because that’s what we ran my freshman and sophomore See Huskies • Page 5

Plain Country see page 10

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Pat Preston, left, donates a brand new 2020 Ford F-150 Super Cab to the Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield for their upcoming Maple Splash Raffle. This will be the grand prize, along with many other prizes for the raffle.

The presentation was made to Rotary club President Larry Fox and members Bob Johnson and Kathy Vatty.

Tickets will be for sale soon throughout Geauga County for $20 each.

Preston Donation Makes a Splash

By Kathy McClure editor@geaugamapleleaf.com A brand new sleek black 2020 Ford F-150 truck recently rolled up in front of wide-eyed Rotary Club of Burton-Middlefield members.

The truck, donated by Pat Preston at Preston Ford in Burton, is the grand prize for the Rotary club’s 2020-2021 Maple Splash Raffle.

Work is underway to unveil the annual raffle to the public in the

hopes of selling all of their $20 tickets.

This is the second year for this big event, which has been designed to take the place of the enormously successful Rotary pancake breakfasts in the spring of each year.

After 70 years of providing these events, they were cut short and then cancelled due to COVID-19, said Rotary member Bob Johnson.

“Everyone misses the pancakes, but COVID stepped in the

way,” Johnson said.

Rotary President Larry Fox told Pat Preston the truck is a big draw for their raffle.

Fox said while the rotary club is blown away by Preston’s generosity, it’s not entirely surprising.

“Pat is always helping the community in grand ways,” he said.

Preston said his family loves helping Geauga County.

“We are dedicated to the care of those who need a hand,” he See Preston • Page 3

A Glimpse of Yesteryear

This is a great picture of downtown Middlefield taken on Christmas Eve 1935 looking east. The stores are full of last minute shoppers, as evidenced by the many cars on the street. Look very carefully at the Christmas tree smack dab in the middle of the intersection. The tree was put there by the Middlefield Board of Trade, later known as the Chamber of Commerce. Can you imagine today a Christmas tree right in the middle of town. Times sure were much simpler then! – Rick Seyer

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Middlefield Library Moves To Contact-Free Pickups Submitted In light of the rising number of COVD-19 cases locally, and in accordance with the Stay Safe Ohio Protocol, Geauga County Public Library will be moving to contact-free pickups beginning Dec. 15.

Limited, one-hour computer sessions, which must be made by appointment, will be the only in-person services offered. To book a computer appointment, call 440-632-1961 or

check www.GeaugaLibrary.net.

Hours for contact-free pickups at Middlefield will be open for contact free pickups Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The first hour of service on weekdays is reserved for high-risk populations.

Book drops remain open and returned materials will continue to be quarantined for 96 hours.

Town Crier Live Nativity Canceled The live nativity at Huntsburg Congregational Church scheduled for Dec. 18 and 19 has been canceled.

Join Christmas Bird Count Blackbrook Audubon Society seeks counters for the 121st annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) on Dec. 26. Blackbrook’s CBC circle covers from Lost Nation Airport to Western Perry, Lake Erie down to Holden Arboretum and Big Creek Park in Geauga County.

The object of the Christmas Bird Census is to count all the bird species and number of birds in a 15-mile diameter circle in one 24-hour period between Dec. 14 and Jan. 5.

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said. “Rotary lends that hand, too.”

Last year, Preston’s gift of a 2019 Chevy Equinox raised over $68,000, all put back into the community in the form of scholarships, money invested in Geauga veterans, the Geauga County Department on Aging, Red Tulip Project, Burton Historical Society’s Century Village Museum, Eagle Scouts and more.

This year’s prizes — donated by Preston, as well as a host of over 10 sponsors — will potentially raise over $100,000 to continue the Rotary’s work in its communities, Fox said.

In addition to the truck, the raffles will have prizes such a diamond pendant, chain saw package, big screen TV, snow blower and 30 cash prizes, he said.

Rotary member Kathy Vatty said the local club is made up of 42 members, all dedicated to both service in the community, as well as providing cash donations where needed.

The 2020 F-150 will be on display

Participants within the circle can also report birds at their feeders.

To be assigned to a team covering a specific area or to report backyard feeder counts, contact Dan Donaldson, the compiler for Blackbrook’s circle, at danook057@yahoo.com.

Red Cross Blood Drive

Dec. 30, 12-5 p.m.

Middlefield Library is partnering with the American Red Cross to host local blood drives.

The drive will be held in the large meeting room of the library. The need for blood is constant and contributions are important for a healthy and reliable blood supply.

To register, visit www.redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-733-2767. Walk-ins are welcome. throughout the county during ticket sales, with the final drawing for it held on July 3, 2021. More info on the raffle can be found at maplesplashraffle.com.

Preston said he and his wife, Diane, take many things into consideration when they review who and how to help.

“Our Amish community is so deserving of support as are the clubs, businesses and organizations that support life in our communities,” Preston said. “When they are strong, we are all stronger and life is better.”

When talking about his business, Preston dedicates much of his success to his staff, or “teammates” as he calls them.

Many staffers have been at Preston for over 25 years. They are well trained and some had no auto experience when they started, he said, adding they have developed into “pros” and he is proud of the fact his staff is 45% female — an anomaly for the auto industry.

Preston credits his success to developing a relationship with his “guests” or customers.

“They come from all over to shop here,” he said. “They have a need to fill and we solve their problems.”

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Cardinal Girls Basketball Preview

Collins

Domen

Doolittle

Fortenbury

Huskies Ready to Battle in DiMattia’s Second Season

By Haley Adams sports@geaugamapleleaf.com Wins were a hard thing for the young but relentless Huskies to come away with.

With just one senior on their roster a season ago, the Huskies are looking to be more mentally tough and battle hard in the competitive Chagrin Valley Conference.

Second-year head coach Joe DiMattia had a large task to overcome in his first season. Losing his entire starting lineup, and then some, called for a rebuilding year for his young team.

“I thought we did pretty well, winning seven games after losing our entire starting lineup from the year before, but we can’t be happy with seven wins. No excuses this year,” DiMattia said.

Now, led by senior Bri Doolittle and junior Haley Domen, Cardinal is looking to pick up a few more wins than they did a season ago.

“Most of our varsity team is the same as last year,” Doolittle said. “Losing one senior will be a benefit for us. We will keep building onto the team chemistry this year, which will help us a lot.”

Doolittle returns to the floor as a captain, this time in her senior season. She looks to be her team’s vocal leader, and lead once again in the rebounding category.

“She’s a dependable player,” her coach said. “I can trust her to go out and do what she needs to do, and I know what I am going to get out of her each game.”

Doolittle’s counterpart, Domen, will look to earn her third letter in basketball.

Domen has led her team in a multitude of ways, on and off the court.

“Domen is the backbone of the team,” DiMattia said. “She’s full of energy, super athletic, and a fighter. She plays through injuries, and doesn’t ever come off the court.”

Domen is a second-year captain halfway to her 1,000th career point coming into her junior season.

Players like Doolittle and Domen will have a lot of defenders face-guarding them this season. If DiMattia and company can get a couple other girls to score, and become a threat to their opponent, they could make noise in the conference.

Some of those players look like sophomores Ronee Collins and Cassie Nguyen, who both saw varsity minutes and will again see those minutes increase.

“Cassie brings high energy, especially on the defensive end of the court,” DiMattia said. “Ronee is a scorer who will be able to help take the pressure off of cousin Haley Domen.”

Freshmen Anna Layman and Carly Ayer both will be getting varsity minutes.

“Morgan Soltis is new to Cardinal, but she knows a lot of the girls,” DiMattia said.

Junior Megan Ehrhardt will look to make a mark on the season as well.

“She is a hard worker that pushes the girls to do their best,” DiMattia said.

Joining Doolittle are seniors Lorena Fortenbury and Julianna Pollack. Fortenbury can score from behind the arc, and Pollack, coming off of a shoulder surgery, will look to contribute to the Huskies’ balanced offense.

“Julianna is always pushing herself, trying to get better. She will add another ball handler and shooter when she returns,” DiMattia said. “Lorena had a nice preseason, and was voted captain by her teammates.”

The one downfall Cardinal is facing this season: just 11 girls on the roster. Health will be key for the team.

“We can’t afford anybody to miss any length of time, and we have to stick together as a team,” DiMattia said. “A lack of height is another weakness for us. We are definitely going to have to outwork other teams to get rebounds this year.”

“We compete every game to our best,” Doolittle said.

And competing is exactly what the Huskies are planning to do. Returning their leading scorer, rebounder, passer and defensive player in steals in both Doolittle and Domen, the Huskies can be disruptive.

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Fitness Report

Physical Therapy for Back Pain Between 60 and 80% of people currently living in the United States will experience chronic back pain at some point in their lives.

According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, it is one of the most common occupational disorders in the country.

What kind of relief can you expect?

At MyoFit Clinic in Middlefield, Chardon and Ashtabula, OH we have had great success in helping clients find relief from their chronic pain who gradually improve strength and mobility from exercise and resume their normal level of activity again.

There are a number of treatments we use to accomplish this.

Strength and mobility programs

When physical therapy is coupled with specially prescribed motor control exercises, only which a licensed physical therapist can prescribe, we have observed significant success in treating patients with chronic low back pain.

The focus of these special exercises is to improve the neuromuscular control of those body segments involved in movement of the spine in order to improve stability of the spine making it stronger.

In essence, while chronic back pain is not usually a “quick fix,” the condition can often be treated effectively with a combination of different physical therapies. Physical therapy aims to correct the debilitating dysfunction versus only just treating the symptoms.

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year when he coached here,” Soltis said.

That offense looks a lot like running up and down the court and tiring out the other team’s defense: a lot of fast breaks, and no waiting for their defense to get settled.

Soltis will lead the pack, along with two other seniors for the team.

Sebastian Granito will see his minutes increase after suffering an injury that happened in football, which limited his minutes on the basketball court.

“With Cummins back, we are all out there going 100 percent, working, fighting for spots, and really getting after it at practice,” Granito said. “We’re competing as much as we can.”

Dry Needling

At MyoFit Clinic we have also brought relief to many sufferers of chronic back pain by using a advanced treatment procedure known as Intramuscular Stimulation or Dry Needling.

This is a unique procedure requiring specialized training on the part of your physical therapist. It is designed to target muscle function to improve tissue healing and muscle restoration. It is especially effective if your back pain is linked to an underlying injury.

If you are recommended to have dry needling, you can expect to be treated with thin solid filament dry needles that will deactivate and desensitize trigger points within the muscle itself. These trigger points are known to contribute to pain, poor muscle function, low blood circulation and reduced flexibility.

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Manual therapy

Chronic lower back pain can also be relieved substantially with hands on manual therapy offered at our clinic by a Doctors of Physical Therapy manual therapy includes myofascial release, massage, instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization, stretching and range of motion.

Physical therapy is not something that can be done on your own or by any other health/medical practitioner. You need the critical and trained eye of a licensed doctor of physical therapy in order to assess and determine appropriate diagnosis, limitations and treatments for your pain. No referral is needed in Ohio for physical therapy so you can skip seeing a physician or orthopedic surgeon. Call us today for an initial consultation so you can keep moving forward pain free!

Cardell Shephard rounds out the three seniors that are asked to lead Cummins’ team.

“We are asked to keep our heads up, and to keep the younger players’ heads up as well,” Shephard said. “We have to keep getting better each day, and to make sure that we win as a team.”

Though the Huskies are young, they bring a lot of talent with them. A roster composed of one freshman, three sophomores, four juniors and three seniors are looking to turn the program around for the Huskies.

“As a group, they bring a lot of athleticism, and every player is eager to learn and get better at every practice,” Cummins said. “We will see success if every individual in the program believes in the process, comes to practice on time, be willing to be coached every day, and put in the work that needs to be done to get better.”

Go Huskies!

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Cardinal Schools Cavs Coach Leads Gym Classes

The Cleveland Cavaliers are taking over the gym classes at Jordak Elementary School. Students have been excited to have a Cavs coach be part of their gym class for a day. The takeover is part of the Cavs Academy that the organization usually offers to schools, but because of COVID, the team is holding the gym class takeover virtually.

Coach Jon White led Mrs. Courtney Dyer’s kindergarten class through a series of exercises similar to what Cavs players do, including jumping jacks, squats, sit-ups and push-ups.

The kindergartners impressed him with their determination to do more sit-ups and push-ups than what he asked. He asked for five, they wanted to do seven push-ups and ten sit-ups.

The Cavs say the whole idea of the gym class takeover is to bring the energy and activities to get kids up and moving. The school is grateful to the Cavs for providing the experience to the students.

It’s Electric

Eighth-grade science students had an electric week in class not too long ago. While using social distancing practices, students had the opportunity to experience static charge using a tesla coil, which is a radio frequency oscillator that produces voltage at low currents, and a Van de Graaf machine, which is an electrostatic generator that produces electricity at low current levels. Together, the two provide some insight into the concepts of forces being contact and non-contact in terms of static.

Additionally, using either machine, stu-

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Eighth-grader Brenna S. experiences how opposite charges attract during a science lab on static charge in Mr. Bronson’s class.

dents can experience conduction, which is transmission of electricity through a substance, and induction, which is production of an electric or magnetic state, to see the law of charges work with attraction and repulsion. Teacher Dave Bronson set up the experiment to give students a hands-on experience with static charges.

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Faith Matters Christmas Joy

Christmas is a big deal in America. Fami- they found Mary and Joseph, and the baby ly gatherings, office parties, Christmas trees, Jesus, who was lying in a humble trough from outdoor lighting, carols, special food prepa- which animals fed. Never mind, their eyes rations and gift-giving galore. Somehow, had seen the Savior of the world. His birth Christmas strums the strings of our hearts in was reason to celebrate. a unique and treasured fashion. We can only Having a Savior presumes that we need hope that the wearisome Pandemic of 2020 saving. There can be no rescue unless we will not prove to be a killjoy. The time hon- recognize that we need help. Have you ever ored traditions of Christmas are looked into your own heart? How not to be messed with. would it measure up in the presOf course, it seems that ence of a holy God? Christmas is indeed on a collision The Bible says that without course with the coronavirus. We holiness no one will see the Lord. desperately want to make firm To stand before Him in our own plans for our usual activities, but merits is not a good prospect. But that pesky, persistent COVID-19 wait, the Savior has come! His virus just won’t leave us alone. I death on the Cross would become can hardly watch the news or read By Roger Kruse your opportunity and mine for the newspaper. The despised virus wants all forgiveness. “Joy to the world. Let earth rethe headlines. Like the ultimate Scrooge, it ceive her King. Let every heart prepare Him seems intent on disrupting and spoiling our room.” lives. How can we reclaim the joy of ChristWhen we welcome Jesus by faith, we exmas? Could it be that there is undiscovered perience a joy that transcends our fears. In gold just waiting to be mined if we dig a bit addition, a peace that surpasses every uncerdeeper? tainty and anxiety will stand guard over your When the angel of the Lord showed up on heart and mind. that first Christmas night there was plenty of As you prepare for Christmas this year, joy. The heavenly visitor appeared to some keep your focus on the joy that Christ brings unsuspecting shepherds in the night. With a to your heart. Even if circumstances are not dazzling light show highlighting the glory of quite what you want, you can still find the real God, their eyeballs must have been popping reason for the season. Go ahead and read the out in amazement and fear.

Christmas story in Luke 2, prayerfully thank Yet, the message was about joy, not fear. our Savior, sing along to some Christmas car“I bring you good news of great joy that will ols and reach out to those around you with be for all the people. Today in the town of generosity and kindness. If not in person, try David a Savior has been born to you; He is a phone call, a text, an email or Zoom.

Christ the Lord.” Suddenly, that stunning Not surprisingly, true joy rarely comes by proclamation was followed by a great heaven- acquiring material possessions or just taking ly choir bursting forth in praise to God, “Glo- care of our own needs. The Savior whose ry to God in the highest, and on earth peace birth we celebrate, tells us that “You are far to men on whom His favor rests.” happier giving than getting.”

The shepherds wasted no time. They Have a joyful Christmas! said, “Let’s go to Bethlehem! Let’s see for ourselves what the Lord has told us about.”

Roger Kruse prays a Christmas blessing on Off they hurried to discover the reason for you and your family. May the New Year bring to all the joy. Sure enough, there in Bethlehem us all the smile of God’s great love.

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Middlefield Care Center, a Muffled Update

By Jaime A. Fisher Nurse Administrator Middlefield Care Center As a health care worker, I am in a mask 90% of the day. I have diagnosed myself with: COVID related aging and Dementia.

(This is completely made up!!!) Symptoms I have noticed: My hearing is going to pot. I don’t recognize normally familiar faces, including my own siblings. I can’t understand what people are saying, and I have lost my ability to speak correctly. Truth: Some symptoms were noted prior to COVID-19.

Treatment: Be patient; symptoms will subside after the Pandemic passes. Laugh often at yourself and stay positive. (all the above just for laughs) November 2020 has come and gone! I am glad. As I face the Christmas Holiday that looks completely foreign, un-family like, and segregated, it is hard to get in the spirit of things. (Trying, Trying, Trying!)

Facing more months of our community divided is an awful thought.

I used to say next year is going to get better. For disappointment sake, I now have extended my improved prediction into spring because it is the next season. (staying on the sunny side) I am looking forward to Spring of 2021, maybe by then things will be calming; and spring will bring sunshine, beautiful flowers, and plenty of new bundles of joy!

The Care Center is experiencing one of the busiest years ever! It might be a record breaker. After consulting with Alma (MCC NA) about the numbers, I was brought to my senses; we will probably miss it by a couple (bummer). I also reminded myself this is not horseshoes; close does not count.

Final prediction: 188 deliveries 2020 Goal for 2021: 205 deliveries Sorry so short!

Thank you for the best job in the world!

Jordak Teacher Honored Submitted Jordak Elementary School second-grade teacher Lisa Simms has been selected as the Geauga Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD) 2020 Conservation Teacher of the Year. Individuals are chosen for their exemplary efforts, accomplishments and commitment to conservation education.

Mrs. Simms has been teaching at Cardinal for over 30 years. Throughout her career, Mrs. Simms has tried to incorporate as much science as she can through presenters and field trips. While COVID is limiting adventures this year, Mrs. Simms has consistently scheduled Geauga SWCD education programs for her classes, organized habitat walks, participated in The Holden Arboretum’s Growing Students in Science program and organized many science-themed field trips to Swine Creek and the West Woods for her students.

“I am just so honored and flattered to be chosen to receive this award,” says Simms.

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Gail Prunty, left, of the Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District, presents Jordak Elementary School second-grade teacher Lisa Simms with the Teacher of the Year award.

“Science has always interested me, and as a teacher, I am constantly looking for ways to make it interesting for my students. We are fortunate to be in this area and have access to so many wonderful educational resources that really help impact students’ understanding of science and the world we live in.”

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Police Blotter The following is a sampling of the calls handled by the Middlefield Village Police Department Nov. 25-Dec. 9, 2020.

ASSAULT Nov. 27 11:41 p.m., Madison Road. Altercation between two temporary employees who are dating. During the argument the male states she cut him with a knife. He has a laceration to the head. The male is approximately in his 30s. Female is still running her press. See report.

CITIZEN DISPUTE Nov. 25 12:32 p.m., East High Street. Male in the library refuses to leave when told. No violence, no threats, no weapons seen. Summons issued for criminal trespass.

Dec. 6 2:53 p.m., South Springdale Avenue. Spoke with employee at grocery side entrance.

She said she was concerned about people not wearing masks inside the store. She said she tried to tell a male to put a mask on her, but he ignored her. Officer advised employee the police do not mandate mask wearing and advised her to contact health department.

DISORDERLY Dec. 9 12:17 p.m., South Springdale Avenue. Subject is refusing to leave. Male is tall, late 50s, glasses, white, medium build. Refusing to wear a mask. Male left prior to officer arrival. Nothing further.

FRAUD Dec. 2 4:15 p.m., Lantern Court. Caller currently is on the phone with a SSN scam. He would like an officer to respond to his house and

talk to this person. Caller gave the scammer a copy of his driver’s license already, but did not send the money. Requested report. Advice given.

JUVENILE PROBLEM Dec. 3 11:29 a.m., East High Street. Staff requested officer speak with a student about lying and taking things from others. Mother was aware.

SUSPICIOUS Nov. 27 6:59 p.m., South State Avenue. Caller said she was changing at the portable toilet at Chagrin Oil and Gas when somebody threw an unknown object at the outside of the toilet and then shook it a few minutes later. Female wanted to have the incident on file.

THEFT Nov. 28 4:51 a.m., West High Street. Male came in to buy tobacco and his card was declined.

Male took off on foot with a carton of cigarettes after his card was declined. Area checked and UTL/GOA. Cashier completed written statement.

9 p.m., West High Street. Male subject purchased a case of canned beer, came back in and took a six pack of bottled beer then left without paying. No vehicle description. Unable to play back video surveillance. Will follow up with manager tomorrow. See report.

THREATENING Dec. 4 2:27 p.m., Almeda Drive. Received information that a student has a “hit list.” Unknown further information or when it is to occur. Would like to speak to an officer.

Report taken.

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Coffee Break with Sue Mrs. Norman Susan Yoder Middlefield Township Whew! What a week we ended up having. Dad ended up in the hospital, needing gall bladder surgery. He was quite sick; there was infection on his gall bladder. He spent five days in the hospital. Mom was allowed to be with him. We were thankful for that. I took him to the E.R. at Geauga.

I’m still reeling from the nastiness of the personnel. When is all this ugliness going to stop? Let’s wake up people! If masks are working, why do the numbers keep climbing? Just wondering…

Our visiting group spent an evening at Sam and Sara Miller’s. She is a good example for me, in a wheelchair suffering from arthritis and such a happy person. Keep smiling, Sara! We missed our “coordinator” Linda Hostetler, who wasn’t feeling “up to par.”

Our church gathered at Andy and Laurie Hostetler’s for a chicken dinner and to reveal ourselves to our secret friends who

were Henry Frey, Ben Jr. Hostetler, Crist J. Millerand Sarah, (Levi) Saloma and Levi Jr., Ruth Byler, Emma Raber, Marcia Kuhns, Mary Ellen Mullet, Marianne Miller, Marvin Miller and, Dad and Mom (who could not attend.) We had an enjoyable evening.

(Owen) Mary Ellen and daughter Kathryn Mullet and son Jacob spent a few hours here visiting with daughter Rebecca, reminiscing and catching up on each other’s lives.

Eli Detweiler spent a few days in the hospital with congestive heart failure. I’m sure he could use some cheer. He recently lost two brothers, Mel and Dan. His address is 15348 Madison Road, Middlefield, OH 44062.

Dad greatly enjoys visitors. If you happen to be out and about, stop in. He was saddened on hearing of the death of a longtime friend, Joe E. Byler. They were the same age and had lived in Cassadaga, N.Y., at the same time back in the 1950s.

‘Til next time….May you all have a blessed Christmas and New Year.

Howdy from West Farmington Mrs. Rudy Kathryn Detweiler West Farmington May your house with laughter ring, with carols children love to sing, all this and more be yours I pray, to bless your house on Christmas Day, Christmas cards hang here and there, from friends both far and near, greeting us with a Merry Christmas, and late of love and good cheer.

Our family just got home from Christmas shopping and I am glad I was almost done, as the stores were all crowded. I am not a last minute person. I look for gifts all year and the first part of November I am ready to start wrapping , filling 40 bags or more — something I have always enjoyed.

The ambulance was seen at the home of the famous Middlefield Post scrive, Mrs. Katherine Byler, and heard her husband Joe was taken to the hospital, but I have no more details. Hopefully she’ll write of their experience — hoping it was nothing serious.

A group of ladies and myself, and three

daughters enjoyed a “fun” cookie exchange at niece Mrs. Dan Betty Detweiler. It looked a lot like Christmas with 11 of us, having an assortment of 11 big containers full of cookies in a row on her long kitchen table, helping ourselves to each one. It gave us a nice variety to take home. We are enjoying them and sharing with others.

Our family also enjoyed a trip to Lancaster, Pa., on Black Friday and Saturday — a tradition we have been doing approximately 12 years or more, when Bill Stutzman was still living and taking us there with his bus tours, Christmas shopping.

Posters were hanging up for “the missing girl” Linda Stoltzfus, age 18, who was kidnapped in June 2020, a beautiful girl. Still no clue where she is at. Her abductor is in jail, but refuses to talk. Only her clothes were found buried. This happened in Lancaster, Pa., on her way walking home from church.

“Everyone wants to change the world, no one wants to change the toilet paper…”

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Katherine’s Korner Mrs. Joe Katherine Byler Middlefield Township It might be a question of age if you can wrap your own Christmas presents . . . and still be completely surprised when it comes time to open them!

It seems it doesn’t take long for us to lose the scenic views of wintry snowfalls unless we live farther north. Ever-changing seasons in the matter of days, with nearly 60 degrees as I write (Dec. 11).

Son Wally is suffering great pain in his wrist and fingers after falling from a ladder in the barn. Surgeon put a plate in and stitched him up good. It seems nothing helps the pain. Sure seems odd to me.

Then, hubby also took a turn needing attention. Whew! All said and done, the doctor put in a pacemaker, with a lithium battery at that. He claims he saw and heard the cutting blade and watched the nurse stitch him up. He was not put to sleep at any time and didn’t go to recovery. Meanwhile, I was waiting in the lobby for three hours to be called to his room and he was in his room waiting for me to come see him. I nearly cried, but was thankful he was doing alright. He came home the next day and is doing much better.

My brother Crist J.S. Miller had episode after episode until finally a CAT scan showed an enlarged gall bladder. Said offender was removed and was discovered to be full of gangrene already. Horrors! What next?

A few important birthday celebrations coming up: John Mast, 81, and Alan Ray (John) Byler, 14, both on Dec. 16. Alan Ray is our grandson and is sort of proud to be taller than Grandma! And twins Cristopher and Caitlyn Byler (Ray and Cindy) turn 15 years old on Dec. 21. Son Robert’s wife, Kathryn, turns 34 years of age on Dec. 27. My, that’s two days after Christmas, so I needn’t count anymore.

Kathryn is an animal lover; she told me that, as a girl growing up in the Dave Kurtz household, they even had rabbits loose in the house as pets. Wow! That sounds like fun!

It looks like most people write cursive or print small letters on envelopes that we get in the mail. For years, I’ve been making all capitals because I was told that makes the mail go through faster. Well, I am going to change my ways — cursive is quickest for me.

Family times are so precious, especially over holiday time. But, it’s also a time of sadness for those losing their loved ones at this time. So we definitely keep those in our thoughts and prayers.

Mom’s Diary & News from Windsor Mrs. Wayne Barbara Ann Detweiler Windsor Nov. 27: Norma was home today, so she and I babysat little Jesse while Rose went to clean a house. He’s 6 ½ months old and is crawling all over the house. He is very, very active.

Nov. 28: I went to some Amish stores and picked up a few more items for gifts. Came home and puttered around.

Nov. 29: Today is sister Elizabeth’s birthday. I wish I could visit her and have a chat, but she lives in Carrol County. We went to a neighboring church, then tonight John, Betty and girls came. I had fun entertaining the girls.

Nov. 30: Today is Mom’s birthday. We have plans to go surprise her tomorrow.

Dec. 1: We never got down to my parents.

We got dumped with snow and our driver canceled. I can hardly believe the amount of snow we got; it must be 18-20 inches.

Dec. 2: Rose, Betty and I made it down to Mom’s today. Laura also came and surprised us all. Sister-in-law Laura and her daughter Elizabeth also came.

Dec. 3: Nice and sunny. Snow is melting but not real fast. Norma went out to Jeremy and Laura’s for the night.

Dec. 4: Betty was sick and couldn’t go to work, so she was down most of the day. Little Jesse plays with a dolly on wheels (used to move things) and about the size of a large skateboard. He lays on it and makes it go with his feet. He goes so fast he came along-

side me when I was taking a step and I fell headlong right over him. Luckily it didn’t hurt him much. Katherine had to help me up. I was sore, but nothing too bad.

Dec. 5: Karin, Kaitlyn and Kathy were here last night while Betty went shopping. John got off from work then. We enjoyed them to the fullest. We even gave them their baths.

Dec. 6: Jeremy and Laura came for supper. Laura brought chicken along for sandwiches. The evening went fast. Poor Jeremy had to put up with a toothache.

Dec. 7: We have an advent calendar with a little mouse. The big kids around here have decided to play I Spy. Their Dad helped, too!

Everyone closed their eyes while one hid the mouse somewhere they could see from their seats. It got pretty crazy and sounded like they were having a ball. Norma even put the mouse in her mouth with his ears peeking out. Wayne put it between my toes!

Dec. 8: Mom called and said Dad is in the hospital. His heartrate was extremely low. He did have a hard time for about a week with breathing issues. We thought it was his lungs.

Dec. 9: Dad got a pacemaker put in today, so hopefully that’ll make him feel better. He didn’t have to be put to sleep, so no long recovery time. It’s amazing what they can do nowadays.

Dec. 10: I went with Mom to bring Dad home from the hospital. He’s feeling great.

He made quite a few of his dry-humor remarks, so I know he’s OK. I’m very glad.

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Classifieds AUTOS & PARTS

PETS & ANIMALS

Selling A Pair Of AMF Snowmobiles.

Both Will Run, Not Run For Years. $800 For Pair. Call Joe 440-298-9810.

Gypsy – young-adult female tabby needs new indoor home. Prefers to be an only cat. Very social, very sweet, spayed, vaccinated. 440-321-2485.

Bedliner Fits 2014-2019 Silverado 1500 6.5Ft Bed. Includes Tailgate Protector $50. 440-285-3729.

SERVICES

Cash for Junk Vehicles: running or not, classics/big trucks/etc., free removal, call/text Zac 440-679-7293.

FOR RENT Auburn Twp. Apt. 2 Bedroom, No Smoking, Pets. Heat, Trash & Snow Removal & Lawn Care included. Quiet Country setting. Kenston School District, $860/ Month. Contact Lou @ 440.336.3537.

FOR SALE

Year-End Sale

Lifetime Tables, Chairs, Picnic Tables, Benches

All Foldable • Mix-n-Match Buy More & Save More DELIVERY AVAILABLE

Grand Valley Farm Supply, LLC 8141 Parker Rd., Orwell 440-437-2325 Hours: Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 8-3 Brown eggs from free range hens, no antibiotics, no hormones. $3/doz. 13137 St Rt 608 Claridon. Some deliveries available. 440-636-5747 DeWalt 10” table saw w/extend table, mobile base, duck & geese decoys, Coleman stove, heater, waders, hunting boots, RC plane w/accessories. 440-834-1850.

Antique humpback chests, $89, $169; Glider/Rocker maple $394 new asking $69, $98; antique english sideboard $285 walnut, marble. 440-338-3563.

True Full Spectrum Infrared Healthmate 3-Person Sauna Renew/Restore Series Professional Edition. W70” D63” H79.5” Like New. 440-983-9367.

Reliable Driver and reliable van with hitch. 330-978-0367.

Sewer Cleaning Company: to any new client, free video line inspection of your storm or sewer line. Call today. 440-290-6055.

Buckeye Stoneworks: we specialize in Amherst sandstone, we custom cut all projects for masons, landscapers, builders, contractors, and residential, by appt only, call 440-632-0188 leave message.

John’s Plumbing: Affordable and reliable. Water heaters, toilets, faucets, drain cleaning, gas lines, sump pumps, well tanks. 440-285-0800.

Offering special discounts for interior and exterior painting and staining this season. 20 years experience. Professional and insured. Call Dan, 440-342-4552.

Joe Eicher doing roofing, siding, remodeling, cleanout houses, we do most anything, Call between 8am and 4pm, 440813-4272. No answer, leave message.

WANTED TO BUY Wanted Upright Electric Freezer In Very Good Condition. 440-313-3718 or 440-548-2657.

Old fishing tackle wanted: fishing lures (wood or plastic), tackle boxes, wooden duck decoys. Call Lee at 440-313-8331.

Wanted ‘65-‘67 Mustang Convertible, and other muscle cars needing repair, call/ text 440-832-1465.

GARAGE/ESTATE SALES

WORK WANTED

If you need to have a moving sale or estate sale call Kathy Willis at 440-8403226, partial estate buyouts also.

Home care position. I can travel to the home or stay there. References. Days and pay negotiable. Call 440-415-3019.

Help Wanted Farm help in Huntsburg. 440-636-5747.

First shift utility worker. Rotating weekends and weekdays. Visual inspection, packing according to spec sheet, count and label products. Assist other departments. Benefits. 440-974-7171.

FOR CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR’S DAY SERVING DINNER FOR ONE OR TWO PEOPLE OR

DINNER FOR SMALL AND LARGE FAMILIES!

Christmas Dinner Menu

CALL FOR CURRENT DINNER PRICING

FRIDAY NIGHT begins January 8

New Year’s Day Dinner Menu

WE’LL DO THE COOKIN’

you pick it up on your way home from work.

Watch the local papers each week for the menu for the following Friday.

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