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First Brick at Red Tulip HouseBy Colleen Lockhart

ometimes everything changes but your mission.” The original plan for the Red Tulip Project was to

rebuild and re-purpose the Kellogg house in Claridon into the Red Tulip House. When the east wall of this century home collapsed during the renovation project in July of 2017, many factors changed and it was decided to tear down the house rather than

try to continue with the renovation. The Red Tulip House is now under construction on land donated just north of the old building sight.

The mission to provide a sober, safe and “smart” environment for women on a path to independent living in Geauga County has not changed. The Red Tulip Project continues to raise funds and the

construction of a new house has begun with remarkable progress thanks to the generosity of local donors with time, materials and sweat equity.

On May 24, Ronyak Paving put in the drive and on May 31, Zeigler Earthworks dug out the basement. On June 4 the frames for the footers were placed, on June 6, footers were poured and on June 7, drain tiles went in, all thanks to Lallo Masonry & Concrete.

On June 11, a block party was held to celebrate laying the cement blocks with a coffee and donut break. Sponsor and volunteers for this phase of the project received Red Tulip shirts for their efforts. Block Party guests were Lallo Masonry & Concrete, Koltcz Block, LMR Construction, R.W. Sidley, Lakeside Sand, Brugman Sand & Gravel, Raymond Builder’s Supply, and Arms Trucking. Claridon Congregational Church provided lunch and then it was back to the job site where Jim Dvorak from the Board of Directors laid the first block in the basement and the walls went up! The next steps will be filling the blocks and the basement floor.

The first brick in the foundation of the Red Tulip House was laid by Jim Dvorak. (MP photo/Dvorak)

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The Middlefield police joined 48 local children and their families the morning of June 9 at Giardina Lake for a perfect morning

of fishing; it was overcast with mild temperatures. The fish were biting and the winners for the largest and smallest fish received

great prizes. Every child went home with a fish-catching tool. A great big thank you to sponsors Carl and Donna Hornung, Flambeau, Great Lakes Outdoor Supply, NOPEC, White House Chocolates, Walmart and Zeppes.

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Clear Skies Ahead Open House, Hiring EventClear Skies Ahead has moved to 14950 South State Avenue in Middlefield. To celebrate,

they held an open house and hiring event on June 12 with Mayor Garlich from Middlefield Village doing the honor of cutting the ribbon.

Clear Skies Ahead has a simple philosophy: provide the assistance needed to ensure that every person leads the life they want to live, while treating them with the respect and dignity they deserve. They assist clients with developmental disabilities with maintaining a full life in their home and community though self-determination and removing barriers.

Clear Skies Ahead in Middlefield provides residential services to clients who are referred through the Geauga County Department of Developmental Disabilities. There is a clubhouse on site to watch movies, play games, and socialize during office hours. Services provided include homemaker, personal care, transportation, respite, community inclusion and supported living.

The hiring event offered open interviews and opportunities for full and part time employment primarily for afternoon and midnight shifts with morning hours on weekends. Those unable to attend the hiring event and have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record, and a safe and reliable vehicle with current auto insurance may call 440-632-3157 to obtain an application for employment.

To learn more about Clear Skies Ahead, administrator Cathy Brooks can be reached at 330-397-6984 or [email protected].

On June 12, Clear Skies Ahead celebrated there new location by cutting a ribbon with Mayor Ben Garlich from Middlefield Village doing the honors.

Fitness Walking Spring 2018 Class Recap By Coach Jim “Spudd” Sasak, MBA, M.Ed.

It’s been over a decade since I stood in front of a gymnasium at KSU-Ashtabula filled with anxious students ready to have a purported Expert-in-the-Field teach them the enormous difference between ‘Walking’ and ‘Fitness Walking’ and how much the latter would improve their overall health in a scant 13 weeks. Truth be told, I think I was as nervous as everyone else at our first class in Middlefield this spring, but after a quick orientation we got right down to business, and the fun and camaraderie commenced.

As one of the County’s Top Endurance Athletes, (42 Marathons + 30K Touring bicycle miles), I believe the program I present at these classes is pliable enough to help recovering Couch Potatoes of all ages. (Spring Class ages ranged from ages 30 to 86.) The program is based upon three things: 1. The ‘Eight Best Movements for Health’, gentle stretches; 2. A form-based brisk Fitness Walking Mile; 3. Very simple changes to our consumption habits from the “Garden of Eden Diet." In 13 weeks I saw incredible changes in my class and I am so proud for them.

It has been a great pleasure and privilege to share my passion for Moderate Fitness Recovery with my new friends in Middlefield. I am amazed at how well the class progressed through the semester and in fact how much they taught me. Special kudos go to the small band of hearty souls who braved the discouraging weather that befell 19 of our 26 class sessions. And finally, my appreciation pours out to Mayor Garlich, Councilmen Blue and Hornung and especially to Billie and Vikki at the Rec Department who made everything run so smoothly. And lest I forget, many thanks to Lake Health Systems for sponsoring our Fancy Walking Class T-Shirts.

The Middlefield Fitness Walking Class. (l-r) Shari Palla, Mary Lou Garver, Jim Sasak, Pam Potter, Lois Ann Renner, Anthony Boyk, Aimee McGowan, Garrett Rose, Adam Warren and Billie Warren. (not pictured) Rick Seyer, Linda Smallwood, Ethel Selby and Vikki Naples. (MP Photo/ Frank Bucci)

Heritage Meats held a Grand Opening June 16 and celebrated with a ribbon cutting. The day was a huge success. Attendees enjoyed free hamburgers, Amish-made ice cream and the opportunity to purchase from several other local vendors. "I would like to thank the Middlefield community for their overwhelming support," said co-owner Paul Byler. "Including Mayor Ben Garlich and Village administrators for all they have done to make our start-up a huge success. As an outsider, I am very impressed with the job Middlefield Village does promoting and welcoming a new, small businesses like ours. I believe we have made a very good decision locating or shop in Middlefield. We are very grateful to all, from the Mayor all the way to each and every customer that has walked through our doors. Even the Fire and Police Departments have been great! Especially Fire." (l-r) Bill Blue, Middlefield Council; Mayor Ben Garlich; Cody Byler; Paul Byler, co-owner; Jacki Byler; Adam Byler; Emily Byler; Austin Byler and Carl Hornung, Middlefield Council.

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A Look Back in TimeBy Rick Seyer

Shown here are photos of the first real school building in Middlefield. Prior to this building, Middlefield did not have a formal school building. There were some one-room school houses scattered throughout the township but this was the first public school building. The very first school, around the year 1810, was located in a corn crib and could only be used in the summer. This building was built in 1892 and housed all 12 grades. There were about 40-45 children and young adults who attended. The first graduating class had only 1 or 2 members. This building was used until the late 1930s when the now-closed CIS building was built. At the time it was built it also held all 12 grades. The building in the center of the second picture is currently part of the Evans Medical Center.

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offers many solutions. Stop in to see all sizes of sturdy, Amish-made Mast Storage Sheds, All-Steel Carports and garages. His builders can

design and construct to meet your needs, with many options from which to choose.

“We can make it super strong and have it delivered in three to four weeks. For the smaller size sheds, my prices cannot be beat,” says Al. “This is as good as you get: 50-year warranty, built on site or we can prep and install a pre-made shed.” The All Steel Carports are constructed in Muncie, Indiana, and have an A+ rating with the better business bureau, says Al. “And we offer affordable financing on all of our structures.” The carports are stable, they will be well-anchored and will never blow away.

Al also carries a full line of Amish-made lawn furniture and ornaments, corn-hole games and chipping golf. The tables, chairs, swings, etc. are made from the highest-grade wolmanized, residential, outdoor

wood or poly. Stop in and see his showroom, gather great ideas and inspiration.

Al is originally from North Ridgeville; he moved to Parkman to be closer to his grandchildren. “I didn’t see them often enough, now I see them every day,” he said with a smile. Al is also an agent for U-Haul, offering every vehicle size and rental service made available for you by U Haul and he also offers notary service.

A & J Shed hours are: Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., but he is happy to accommodate his customers. Just call

440-218-2343 or email [email protected]. Al says he will be in as early as you need and he “takes two creams in his coffee.” His address is 16143 Main Market Road, Parkman. Visit www.ajsheds.com where happy customers are repeat customers.

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The completion date has been projected for mid-December. Many, many thanks to the businesses that have donated to the Red Tulip Project and to the many more who will be donating and participating. Also, thanks to hundreds of individual supporters. The completion of the house will provide Level II recovery housing, gender specific for women in Geauga County struggling with drug and alcohol addictions.

To support this project by becoming a member, or to make a donation, visit the Red Tulip Project website, http://redtulipproject.com. To review the progress and see the construction photographs, go to www.facebook.com/RedTulipProjectGeauga/.

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New Cub Scout Pack 3141A new Cub Scout Pack has formed and

Chartered in Middlefield, an area that has been without a pack for several years. Under the guidance of Boy Scouts of America’s Lake Erie Council, Cub Scout Pack 3141 was chartered with the First United Methodist Church,14999 S. State Ave. in Middlefield.

The Pack is a Family Scouting Cub Scout Pack, meaning girls are invited to join. The girls will have their own separate meetings but will be chartered under the same organization. The program is designed to bring families together and is also open to children entering kindergarten in the fall of 2018.

There are different dens according to the grade of the Scout. For example; kindergarten is Lion Den, first grade is Tiger Den, second grade is Wolf Den, third grade is Bear Den, and fourth and fifth grades are Webelos 1 and 2.

If you are interested in a volunteer position, email [email protected]. A background check is mandatory. All that is needed of your time is one hour a week and a little training.

The Pack meets at First United Methodist Church in Middlefield every Tuesday at 7 p.m. There will be an informal meeting to kick off the 2018-2019 season of scouting Aug. 28 at 6 p.m. The location of this event is at the field next to Mary Yoders.

For questions, call Kristy Nevins, 330-980-3484 or email [email protected]. Visit www.pack3141.org.


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Laws of MotionPrior to the end of school eighth-grade

science students tested out Newton’s First Law of Motion with a classroom experiment. A little refresher course - Newton’s First Law is often referred to as the law of inertia or more commonly - objects at rest stay at rest and objects in motion stay in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. Utilizing a loop launch, card shot, and good catch, students got to test and see this principle play out first hand.

Senior Receives GrantWe’re excited for CHS graduate Nick Stupka - he received the Lester Marrison Book

Grant for $1,000. The grant is given to one student whose school district is a member of the Northeast Region of the Ohio School Boards Association each year. Our district has 19 counties and 225 schools. Grant recipients must be graduating seniors who have plans to major in teacher education at an accredited college or university in Ohio. Nick plans to attend Ashland University in the fall and major in education with a concentration in integrated language arts. Congratulations, Nick, and thank you to the OSBA!

Reno Contipelli, regional manager OSBA (left) and Steve Remias, Geauga County ESC board member (right) present Nick Stupka with the Lester Marrison Book Grant for $1,000. Nick was the OSBA Northeast Region recipient for this year. (MP photo/CSD)

Insects (not bugs) took over the Kindergarten wing of JES on Wednesday, May 9. Mr. Zurbuch, our science consultant, invaded classrooms with a lesson on insects. Seven plastic models of adult insects, including an ant, grasshopper, bee, dragonfly, lady bug, butterfly, and a house fly, were set up on different tables. Students were split into seven groups and given pictures of each insect in its “baby” form. Students then traveled from insect to insect putting the picture they thought went with the adult into the bag. It’s a great way to show students how things change as they grow since some of

Gabrielle R., Xander L., and Logan K. work together to identify which photo of their baby insects goes with the adult ant. (MP photo/CSD)

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Mac R. balances a stack of coins on his arm to test Newton’s First Law of Motion by using the “good catch” method. (MP photo/CSD)

the baby insects look nothing like their adult form. Thanks Mr. Z for another great hands-on experience!

Now through July 28: Treasure Island - Elementary Musical Mondays-Thursdays 9 a.m. to noon June 11 - July 26. 7:30 p.m. July 26-27. 2 p.m. July 28. Ages 8-12 performs classic Robert Louis Stevenson tale of pirates and buried treasure. Cardinal Middle School, 16175 Almeda Dr., Middlefield (44062).


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Daria Cerimele, MD

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

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

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

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

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Physical Therapy in Low Back Pain TreatmentBy Dr. Adam M. Cramer, PT, DPT

If c h r o n i c b a c k p a i n i s s e r i o u s l y

impacting your quality of life, you are not alone. The American Association of N e u r o l o g i c a l S u r g e o n s e s t i m a t e s

between 75 and 85 percent of Americans are impacted by this challenging condition at some point in their lives. Collectively, they spend $80 to $100 billion a year in a search for relief from their back pain. Low back pain remains the most common cause of lost work days and missed attendance at important events. It is non-discriminating in that it attacks both men and women equally and vicious and relentless when it hits, stopping us in our tracks, and making even basic movements excruciating.

Why physical therapy should be your first line of treatment. Instead of rushing out for pain medications or getting on a waiting list for surgery, more and more physicians are recommending people with chronic low back pain see a physical therapist first. In the state of Ohio, you do not need a physician’s referral or prescription to have your physical therapy services covered. You can see any physical therapist that you want and no physician can direct you to go to see their own or anyone else’s. You have the choice!

A mountain of research published in peer-reviewed journals around the world supports this idea. Physical therapy should be your first line of attack on lower back pain because it has proven to be effective, it saves money and it prevents dependency on pharmaceuticals.

Case for physical therapy heightened with recent study. More recently, a study published in May of 2018 in the journal “Health Services Research” says trying physical therapy first can help curb reliance on opioid painkillers. This study was conducted from the University of Washington in Seattle and George Washington University in Washington, DC. They analyzed more than 150,000 commercial health insurance claims filed between 2009 and 2013 in six northwestern states.

The researchers found that patients who saw a physical therapist for low back pain before trying other treatments had an 89 percent lower probability of eventually needing an opioid prescription, a 28 percent lower probability of having any advanced imaging services, and a 15 percent lower probability of making one or more emergency room visits to a hospital.

Bianca Frogner, a health economist

at the University of Washington and lead author of the study, went so far in a follow-up interview with National Public Radio as to point out that people who get trained in physical therapy have very specialized knowledge about pain management, especially with the muscular skeletal system.

“They might actually understand this pain better than the average family physician,” she said.

How physical therapists treat low back pain. Our goals are straightforward when patients arrive at MyoFit Clinic suffering from low back pain. First, we take an immediate step to decrease the pain; then we work to increase your mobility and ability to function creating a long-term program you can continue at home to prevent your pain from recurring.

Trigger point dry needling is a physical therapy treatment that involves inserting needles into myofascial trigger points within muscles and soft tissue. The treatment focuses on reducing and eliminating the trigger points and restores range of motion. It is especially effective in patients who have been suffering from chronic and acute low back pain.

Specific exercises that help treat low back pain include proper stretching, dynamic stabilization exercises to strengthen the spine’s secondary muscles, and core strengthening exercises use to strengthen the low back muscles and abdominal muscles.

Doctors of physical therapy will show you exactly how to manage your symptoms, correct them and keep them from coming back again successfully avoiding surgery.

Dr. Adam M. Cramer, PT, DPT, is a licensed physical therapist, Pain specialist and owner of MyoFit Clinic at 14950 S. Springdale Ave., Middlefield (44062) 440-632-1007 and 11850 Mayfield Road, Chardon (44024 ) 440-286-1007.

References:American Association of Neurological Surgeons: Low back pain. http://www.aans.org/Patients/Neurosurgical-Conditions-and-Treatments/Low-Back-Pain.American Physical Therapy Association. Study: Early Physical Therapy for Low Back Pain Reduces Costs, Resources. News Release. April 9, 2015 http://www.apta.org/Media/Releases/Consumer/2015/4/9/.Neighmond, Patti. “Trying Physical Therapy First for Low Back Pain May Curb Use of Opiods.” National Public Radio report. May 23, 2018. https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/05/23/613500084/trying-physical-therapy-first-for-low-back-pain-may-curb-use-of-opioids.

Now is a good time for the Talk of a Lifetime® “Who has been your greatest inspiration?”

“Where is the most beautiful place you’ve ever seen?”“What is your most cherished possession?”Having the Talk of a Lifetime with your closest relatives or friends can be a rich and satisfying experience. Recalling events, people, places, and life lessons brings you closer and reaffirms how much your loved ones have impacted your life. Russell-Sly Family Funeral Home can help with advanced planning. Stop in anytime for your free Talk of a Lifetime cards - and start making memories you’ll cherish forever.

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Blood Drive at the LibraryMiddlefield Library is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a local blood

drive on Monday, June 25 from 2 to 7 p.m. in the meeting room of the Middlefield library,16167 E. High St. (44062). The need for blood is constant and your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply. Each pint of blood collected can help save up to three lives and will touch the lives of so many more.

Let’s show our community and the patients in need of blood just how much we can do. To register for the drive, go online to www.redcrossblood.org/, call the Red Cross (1-800-733-2767), sign up at or call the library 440-632-1961, or walk in the day of the drive.

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John Larker Recognized forVolunteer Efforts

This year the Geauga County Department on Aging’s Home Delivered Meals (HDM) volunteer, John Larker, was awarded the Honorable Mention Award at Medical Mutual’s Outstanding Senior Volunteer Awards Banquet. Award winners were recognized on Thursday, May 31 during a luncheon held at Hofbrauhaus in Cleveland.

This award recognizes extraordinary senior citizen volunteers in Ohio who enhance the lives of those around them, and John does just that-- not just for the clients he serves, but also for the staff at the Department on Aging.

John Larker is a vital volunteer for the agency’s Home Delivered Meals Program. His giving spirit and cheerful character has forever changed the HDM program, the lives of the clients he serves and the staff at our agency. John’s dedication to the program surpasses what has ever been seen. He delivers meals up to five days a week and has delivered to all 18 HDM routes throughout the county. John has been an outstanding advocate for seniors in the community and has donated hundreds of hours and thousands of miles to the program.

John has taken his duties of delivering meals a step further and begun his own program of recognizing the HDM clients’ birthdays. John delivers flowers and a card on the birthdays of our clients. This is funded completely by him, without expected recognition and with a sole purpose of brightening someone’s day. There seems no challenge too big for John when it comes to helping others. The Department on Aging and all of Geauga County are forever thankful for John’s service and his contagious smile!

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Stuff Happens at Geauga Safety CouncilGeauga Safety Council will present “Stuff Happens” on Friday, July 6 with guest speaker

Patrick Jolly, facilities manager for the Geauga County Public Library. The luncheon meeting will be held in the Huntsburg Community Center, 12406 Madison Road. Registration starts at 11:15 a.m. and the meeting ends at 1 p.m. Cost is $20 for members, $25 for non-members. To register for this luncheon meeting, contact Sue at [email protected].

Stuff Happens is geared toward those who work in any environment, whether an office or an industrial setting. This program addresses preventing problems and dealing with them after they arise. “Stuff” can broadly range from knocking over a cup of coffee on your desk or a bad weather event, to being engaged in an active shooter situation. The presentation helps you prepare for safety in any work environment through prevention and response.

Patrick Jolly has been with Geauga County Public Library for more than 26 years and has been involved with staff safety training for more than 20 years. He recently presented his program on how to build a workplace safety program for non-industrial business at the 2018 Ohio Safety Congress in Columbus.

Geauga Safety Council is sponsored by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation and locally by the Middlefield Chamber of Commerce. School systems, townships, municipalities, non-profit and self-insured companies are all welcome to join. There are no dues or enrollment fees and employers may join the Geauga Safety Council at any time. To participate in the rebate program, new members must complete and submit an enrollment form no later than July 31 for the next fiscal year. For future meeting details and membership guidelines, visit www.middlefieldcc.com and click on the Geauga Safety Council link.

Patrick Jolly, facilities manager at Geauga County Public Library, will present “Stuff Happens” at the Geauga Safety Council meeting on July 6. (MP photo/Colleen Lockhart)

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On June 13, the Burton Middlefield Rotary awarded four scholarships to local deserving students at Welshfield Inn during their regular weekly meeting. There were 26 applicants from which to choose. (l-r) Jim Dvorak, Robert Schwartz, Agape Christian Academy/Auburn Career Center; Jacy Drabek, Newbury School District; Megan Maddox, Cardinal School District; Natilie Girolamo, Berkshire School District and Jim Croup.

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Visit Our ShowroomVeterans (l-r) Mike Blair, (in back, Blake Rear) Charles "Skip" Boehnlein, John Riha and John Oros prepared hamburgers for more than 90 veterans and their families on June 14 at the new Claridon Woodland Park.

More than 90 area veterans were the first to be invited to enjoy the opening of the Claridon Woodlands, the most recent addition to the Geauga Park District.

Executive Director John Oros and staff, going forward when opening a new park, will first celebrate by honoring the local veterans in the area, as a way of recognizing them and appreciating the freedoms we enjoy in this country. Flag Day turned out to be the perfect day to celebrate.

This 127-acre park is home to forested areas of various ages, two man-made ponds and Cuyahoga river tributaries. Three trails total 2.2 miles. Recreation areas include a ropes course, pump track/single mountain bike track, freeform boulder wall and nature-based playground.

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The eighth-graders will be presenting Shakespeare’s Hamlet in the Church

basement Friday at 7 p.m. The congregation is invited to attend this

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There are people we meet throughout our lives who challenge us, those who inspire

us to do and be better than we are routinely. Think for a minute, who fits that description in your life? Who is it that has motivated you to be different, better?

Ruth Jean Hawkins is one of these folks. She turned 93 this month and for more than 40 years, one day each week, she bounces into Briar Hill Health Care in Middlefield with her bag of goodies in search of someone who needs a smile or a hug.

This routine began when her only daughter worked at Briar Hill. “A mother just has to nose in, you know,” she laughs. “I had to see what my daughter was doing.”

Ruth Jean was born in Warren, Ohio in 1924. In 1941, the family moved to West Farmington; later Ruth Jean graduated Farmington High School. She and her late husband, Dick, adopted a son, and then added another son and daughter to complete their family. After seeing a need in the community, Ruth Jean and Dick, with funds from a Village-acquired grant, started the West Farmington Senior Center. For 35 years, she was their director. Because of who she is, and her connection with the seniors and their families in the Village, her home was open to friends and neighbors at all times. “Everyone knew where my key was,” she smiles. “Sometimes, I would come home to a prepared meal, because a friend knew I didn’t have the time to cook.”

In later years, Dick developed dementia, and Ruth Jean managed his care in their home. The one-day-a-week at Briar had become appreciated therapy for her. “Every Wednesday I come in and go up and down the hall carrying my bag (which contains easy-chew corn puffs) looking for someone who needs me,” she says. Some days she has dinner with a resident or maybe a tea party.

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Ruth Jean, an Inspiration for Us All“We had an engagement party for a couple here, once,” she smiles. Later, this couple was married at Briar.

“She has dedicated her life to the folks at Briar,” says Anderson Ohman, owner/administrator. “She brings so much joy to our residents.”

eventually hugged her. “The lady grabbed hold of me and told me how much she needed a hug.” Ruth Jean took time to get to know the lady, bought her dinner and never saw her again. She also visits two local food banks each week, picks up and delivers food for folks she knows are in need.

What is it about Ruth Jean? Why is it, wherever she goes, the mood of the room or party is uplifted. People seem to seek her out just to receive a hug or a hello. Whomever she encounters, they are made to feel special. Ruth Jean doesn’t claim any motivation or incentive; it is just the way she is made. But she does say, “You have to give to receive, and I love to see a smile and hear a thank you.” Her actions are purposeful. She determines to be an encourager to all.

To the one who is considering volunteering, she simply says, “Do it, somebody needs you.”

Ruth Jean recalls the many changes that have taken place in the Briar Hill Health Care campus over the years. She remembers when the building was small and the current reception area was a kitchen. For Ruth Jean’s 93rd birthday,

the staff at Briar surprised her with a party. Her dedication and impact on the staff and residents is immeasurable. She has been personally invited to witness the ground breaking for the new 23,000 sq. ft., 24 private-room post-acute rehab wing to be added to the existing Briar Hill Health Care facility, to be announced later this year.

There are many opportunities to volunteer with Ohman Family Communities, whether it be to sit with someone for a meal, play a game, or just provide some companionship for a time. You too, can leave an indelible mark on a life and receive unexpected knowledge and friendship in return. For more information, call any of the Ohman Family Communites’ facilities.

Lynda Mohar, licensed social worker at Briar Hill Health Care; Ruth Jean Hawkins, volunteer and Anderson Ohman, owner/administrator.

“The nurses know not to put anyone to sleep, when I’m coming,” laughs Ruth Jean. “There was a man who when I first saw him, would never smile. I was determined, now he always smiles and looks forward to my visits.”

She is humble about her service. “I don’t look for praise for what I do,” she says. “God does it. I just do what I know He wants me to do.”

Ruth Jean impacts many outside of Briar Hill as well. She can’t help it. “I can walk down the street, and I see it in people’s eyes.” Recently, while visiting her daughter in Florida, she noticed a lady in a grocery store picking up produce, noting the price and putting it back down. “She never put anything in her basket,” says Ruth Jean. Feeling empathy, she approached and


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Karen S. Burkholder, 2 of West Farmington, received her angel wings while surrounded by her loving family at home, Saturday afternoon, June 2, 2018. She was born in Warren, Ohio on July 2, 2015 to Samuel and Rosanna (Detweiler) Burkholder.

She will be greatly missed by her loving parents, Samuel and Rosanna Burkholder; Brother, Dannie Burkholder; sisters Rebecca Burkholder, Marian Burkholder, Cindy Burkholder, Sara Jane Burkholder and Ruthann Burkholder; grandparents, Lester Burkholder, Sam Detweiler, Mary Ann Detweiler and many cousins and friends. Karen is preceded in death by her grandmother, Lovina Burkholder and sisters, Maria and Lorianne.

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Sara S. Hershberger (nee Gingerich), 57 of Middlefield, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family, Saturday morning, June 9, 2018. She was born May 29, 1961 to Simon and Clara (Miller) Gingerich. Sara later married Robert N. Hershberger on May 26, 1983. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

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Salvatore “Sam” M. Lombardo, 63 of Middlefield, formerly of Troy Township passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018. He was born Aug. 7, 1954 in Maple Heights, Ohio, son of Salvatore and Lena (Vitals) Lombardo. Sam married Judee Dunn. They lived in Troy Township 28 years and moved to Middlefield in 2010. He was a supervisor for Stouffers/Nestle in Solon. He was the Chief of Troy Volunteer Fire Dept. for 30 years and retired in 2017. Sam loved the outdoors, camping, hiking, walking and going to the beach. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

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Anna Yoder (nee Schlabach), 82 of Middlefield, passed away peacefully Saturday morning, June 16, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Kokomo, Indiana on Jan. 13, 1936 to the late Andrew and Katie (Troyer) Yoder. Anna is once again reunited with her loving husband, Melvin J. Yoder, who died in 2015. She was a member of the Old Order Amish Church.

She will be missed by her children David (Marian) Yoder, Lester (Emma) Yoder, Esther (Firman) Wengerd, Melvin (Barbara) Yoder, Edna Mae (Raymond) Troyer, Kathryn (Mervin) Miller, Marvin (Maria) Yoder; 45 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; two brothers; one sister; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Anna is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Melvin; three grandchildren; one brother and one sister.

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