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Minerals and Heart HealthBy Marvin Fisher

inerals and heart health all start with balance. The easiest way to explain this is: in order for the heart to pump we need calcium and magnesium. Calcium

causes the heart to tighten and pump, magnesium relaxes the heart, therefore you need both.

However, all minerals have to be in balance with the other to work properly. So, let’s take a look at what it takes for calcium and magnesium to work.

Calcium has to be in balance with Silica, Boron, Magnesium, Potassium, and very importantly Vitamin D. There are studies out that Calcium supplements in excess can be toxic, therefore they can increase heart disease. Unless they are taken with balanced levels of Vitamin D, they can improve heart health!

Boron can play an important role with the body’s own hormones to convert Vitamin D to an active form. Boron benefits Calcium absorption up to 40 percent into the bones and helps with muscle pain and heart tissue health.

A deficiency in potassium is the number one cause of irregular heartbeat. It surrounds the outer cellular fluids of the heart and gives the heart its ability to fire evenly or keeps the heart evenly beating. However too much potassium can stop your heart!

Magnesium is responsible for proper function of more than 300 different enzymes. If you’re lacking magnesium at a cellar level, it can lead to the deterioration of your metabolic function, which in turn can lead to more serious health problems. The scientific evidence suggests magnesium is particularly important for your heart health.

Moreover, it’s very important to have a proper balance between magnesium and calcium, but few people get enough magnesium in their diet these days, while calcium tends to be overused and taken in high quantities. Muscle

spasms can be triggered by insufficient magnesium, and this can have consequences on your heart in particular. This is especially true if you also have excessive calcium, as calcium causes muscle contractions.

Magnesium as an electrolyte. Electrolytes are crucial for all electrical activity in your body. Without electrolytes such as sodium, potassium and magnesium, electrical signals cannot be sent or received, and without signals such as these, your brain cannot function properly and your heart cannot pump blood. With magnesium in deficiency range, your heart simply cannot function properly. Possible effects of lopsided magnesium to calcium ratio and/or a magnesium deficiency could be high blood pressure, abnormal heart rhythm and cardiac arrest.

Research shows that there is a very high content of selenium in heart tissue, therefore, it is important for heart health. A protective role is played in the body by selenium by its capabilities to increase antioxidants and the quality of blood flow, therefore heart health! Selenium is praised for its role in antioxidant activity, which lowers free inflammation and enhances the body against diseases and stress.

Silica is one of the least talked about minerals and is very important in strengthening the muscle (artery) tissue and therefore helping to work off fluids. In cases of calcium build up, your body can use silica to remove the excess. Therefore, aiding in calcified tissue.

All of these above are just short clips of how these minerals interact when improving health. However, they are also reasons for a large number of other illnesses.

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Bob and the Bug GuyBob DeBevits, Chore and Home Safety Coordinator from Geauga County Department

on Aging will speak at all four senior centers in March and will featuring Special Guest Speaker, Chris “The Bug Guy” from Lucas Pest Control. Bob and Chris will talk about ways to stay safe in your home, including what the Chore and Home Safety Program can do for you. Included in the discussion will be pests around your home and learning how to identify and eliminate them, including the ever-growing epidemic of bed bugs.

Bob’s presentation schedule for March is: • Wednesday, March 7, 10:30 a.m. at the Middlefield Senior Center, 5820 Ridgewood

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By Christina Grand Porter

When I was a child, I often s a w m y

paternal grandmother washing off her tin foil or ironing wrapping paper for reuse. It drove my mother nuts. I admit, the tin foil

was pretty gross, but it worked as well as a brand-new piece once it had been cleaned and dried. Grandma didn’t do it for the environment, she did it because she liked to save money wherever she could, the same reason she made her slips out of flour sacks. Something about her frugality must have touched and inspired me because, I recall always thinking twice about whether I could reuse something before discarding it.

Today everyone has a responsibility to do whatever they can to reduce personal trash and keep things out of landfills, but we don’t give this as much thought as we should. In just a single generation (roughly from 1940 to the present), reliance on plastics has created environmental problems such as crowded landfills, groundwater contamination, and ocean debris that will have to be cleaned up by future generations. Yet people are already complaining because some merchants are charging customers for plastic bags to encourage utilizing reusable totes. Reusable tote bags are a great alternative to plastic disposable ones, especially if you buy those that can be tossed in the washing machine.

I have been places a few times where the person I was with bought one item, which was put in a bag and handed to them. I, of course, opened my big mouth and said they didn’t need a bag for just one thing, but they shrugged and said it was no problem because they recycle their bags. But did you know that recycling should be

the last step for plastic? The number one step is reduce. Think about it and don’t automatically take a bag out of habit if you can just throw something in your pocket or purse or carry one item out. One bag here and one there can truly make a difference.

Discarded plastic bags are polluting and killing the animals and coral reefs living in our oceans. Here are some horrifying facts about discarded plastic bags. Plastic bags that wind up in a landfill on this planet will never decompose. Instead they will photo-degrade or break down into smaller and smaller toxic bits. In the ocean, these particles eventually end up in massive whirlpool-like currents called gyres, and our poor planet has not just one, but five major gyres. Plastic bags cause more than 100,000 sea turtle and other marine animal deaths every year. Nearly 90 percent of the debris in our oceans is plastic. In some locations, there is 46 times more plastic than available food for marine animals. If you don’t care about sea life, consider that if your food is contaminated with toxins, you will be, too.

Trying to reduce your carbon footprint is something that, with just a little bit of thought, we can all make a habit. Now, shall I start on straws? Each day, humans produce, utilize and discard 500,000,000 straws. People often see straws as a way to avoid germs on washed, sanitized restaurant glasses, yet they’ll eagerly eat off of previously used plates, spoons and forks. Often, that little coffee stirrer is plucked from a cup and discarded immediately, so order your beverage without a straw or stirrer. Take a moment to think before you use and discard plastics, and refuse them when you don’t really need them. These small plastic items could, literally, become the death of us all.

Christina Grand Porter is a novelist who lives in Huntsburg with her husband and two dogs.

The Ohio Academy of Family Physicians (OAFP) is accepting nominations for the 2018 Family Physician of the Year Award to recognize a family physician who has exhibited extraordinary, beyond-the-call-of-duty merit, articulating and encouraging members and students to pursue the ideals of family medicine and convey these ideals to the public. Nominations are due Friday, March 16.

“Family physicians are committed to the overall health of all Ohioans,” said Donald Mack, MD, president of the OAFP. “By recognizing our members for their contribution to their communities and years of service, we hope to inspire the next generation of leaders to consider family medicine.”

With nearly 3,600 family physicians providing health care across the state, Ohio is one of the largest, most active chapters of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). Nearly 80 percent of all family physicians in Ohio are members of the OAFP.

To be nominated for this award, the family physician must have 10 years’ post-residency (or equivalent) experience, be a member of the OAFP and currently be in practice. Nominations can be made by any current OAFP member, a local constituent chapter, a family medicine residency program, departments of family medicine, or a community individual. To nominate your physician, complete the nomination form online at www.alareg.com/_2018familyphysicianoftheyear or send a letter of recommendation to: OAFP Awards Workgroup, Ohio Academy of Family Physicians, 4075 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43214-3296. Fax 614-267-

9191 or email [email protected]. To check if a physician is a member of the OAFP, call (800) 742-7327 or e-mail [email protected].

The 2018 Family Physician of the Year will be recognized Saturday, Aug. 18 during OAFP’s Academy Awards Dinner at The Grand Event Center in Columbus, Ohio. Visit www.ohioafp.org/members/awards.

I feel like my body has gotten totally out of shape, so I got my doctor’s permission

to join a fitness club and start exercising. I decided to take an aerobics class for

seniors. I bent, twisted, gyrated, jumped up and down, and perspired for an hour. But, by the time I got my leotards on, the

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Upcoming Manners Classes | 6-week classes Mind Your Manners 1: Foundations | March 28 at 7:30 p.m. Mind Your Manners 1: Foundations | April 15 at 3:30 p.m. Mind Your Manners 1: Foundations | April 25 at 12:30 p.m. Mind Your Manners 2: Intermediate | February 26 at 6:00 p.m. Mind Your Manners 2: Intermediate | March 14 at 12:30 p.m. Mind Your Manners 3: Certification | March 10 at 12:00 p.m.

Upcoming Special Topics Classes Teenage Terrors | March 10 at 2:00 p.m. (6 weeks) Leash Manners | March 18 at 5:00 p.m. (4 weeks) Visitor Greetings | April 3 at 7:30 p.m. (4 weeks) Come When Called | April 9 at 6:00 p.m. (4 weeks)

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Canine Relaxation Techniques | March 11 | 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. One Session Only

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“His Daughter” is Moving“His Daughter” is moving. Beginning March 1, the shop will be open at 14982 S. State

Ave., Middlefield, in Station Square next to Fastenal. Customers will enjoy the wares of their favorite vendors that were at the storefront on

15960 E. High St. next to Karl’s Jewelry, and the same style of unique home décor will be available, but there is also plenty of fresh merchandise perfect for gifts -- for you as well as others. The new 1,000 square foot venue allows more room for classes, such as upcoming ones on using Fusion Paint and making natural cleaning products. Felicia Timas and Tracy Reid want to educate people about why they need natural products and what makes a product therapeutic.

Felicia said that some of her notions were born from friends and customers requesting specific items they couldn’t find. People sometimes even offered old recipes to help start the process. Felicia loves to research, make, and then perfect the product. She sees His Daughter as an old-fashioned apothecary; a place to have a product made for your individual needs and comfort. His Daughter will be open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday closed.

Safety Council Meets March 2Geauga Safety Council meets on Friday, March 2 at the Huntsburg Community Center at

11:30 a.m. with speaker Jennifer Lingafelter, ergonomics consultant, from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation. Jennifer will explain how the BWC will match $1 with $3 with their Safety Intervention Grant program.

Grants can be intimidating especially when they involve a government agency; however, BWC’s Safety Intervention Grants program has distributed over $75 million in matching funds to employers over the past 20 years to measure the effectiveness of workplace safety interventions. The program is available to Ohio state-fund or public employers who wishes to purchase equipment to substantially reduce or eliminate injuries and illnesses associated with a particular task or operation. Even if your organization is not eligible for this program, you may benefit from its research in establishing best practices for accident and injury prevention in your organization. In this presentation, you will see examples of pre and post intervention case studies and learn about the program’s requirements.

To register for this luncheon meeting, contact Sue at [email protected]. Cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members. Enroll in Geauga Safety Council at any time, no enrollment fees and no dues. For meeting details and membership guidelines, visit www.middlefieldcc.com and click on the Geauga Safety Council link.

On Feb. 10, the Burton Chamber of Commerce held their annual Tree Tapping Ceremony. Folks come from far and wide to Burton on the square to tap a tree. (l-r) Todd, Scarlett, Melanie and Ella Aznavorian of Auburn join Scott Adams of the Burton Chamber of Commerce.

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Trumbull Regional Medical Center is proud to be the first hospital in Ohio to earn Advanced Certification for Hip and Knee Replacement Surgery from the Joint Commission, the premier health care quality improvement and accrediting body in the nation. In addition to

earning this prestigious distinction, the Center for Joint Replacement is also nationally recognized by Blue Cross and Blue Shield as a Blue Distinction Center® Plus for excellence in hip and knee replacements.

To speak directly to our dedicated orthopedic navigator call 330-841-9162 or take our online joint pain risk assessment at orthopediccare.org/trumbull/

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(l-r) Kathy Casto and Angie Sexton from Community Care Ambulance, demonstrate Hands Only CPR at the Feb. 8 health meeting.

The UH Geauga Medical outreach team (l-r) Vickie Muir, Sallie Messerly, Elana Caruso and Amelia Lomas perform health screenings at the Feb. 8 monthly Middlefield Means Health event at the Middlefield Library. (MP Photos/Colleen Lockhart)

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Future topics include allergies, stroke awareness, obesity awareness, sports medicine, family health and fitness, prostate cancer awareness, breast cancer awareness, lung cancer awareness and stress/financial management.

According to Bill Blue, beginning March 7 until June 2, the “Middlefield Recreation Department will offer a free fitness walking class that will include proper warm-up and walking form, and tips on nutrition and making walking fun. The Geauga Park District has done a great job with the Maple Highland Trail that winds through different eco-habitats.” This path will be utilized for these events.

The general rules, point system and awards program for Middlefield Means Health are listed on the Village of Middlefield website, www.middlefieldohio.com. Click on the Our Community link. Points are earned for making healthy choices and improving screening results. The challenge includes quarterly incentives and prizes for the teams that improve the most as measured by metrics such as weight loss and improved cholesterol levels. After each quarter, winners are determined and after the full 12 months of competition, teams will be invited to an event where overall winners will be announced.

Community Care will assist those who are home bound or unable to attend the

monthly meetings. Their representative will schedule a time to meet one-on-one to provide the month’s topical information and screenings. All who participate from home will be placed on the Village of Middlefield team.

Companies and individuals can join the competition at any time up to the end of the year. The competition is designed to include people of all fitness and activity levels, active or not. To register or for information about the challenge, contact Leslie Gambosi-McCoy, village administrator, at [email protected].


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By Joe Novak

When you dial 911 on a land line, the dispatcher

has access to your location, but this is not the case when using a cellular device. Since the majority of the 911

calls are now made on cell phones, how do you know they will find you? Cell phones use towers and the towers span a large area so your location is shown in a general location when seconds could mean life or death. Note: If there is an emergency and you grab your cell phone to call 911, stop and use a land line if possible. It may save a life!

When calling 911, first tell the dispatcher where you are; city, street address, street name and a landmark if you don’t know your exact location. Joe’s Bar and Grill is across the street or just past Bubba’s Garage. If you are in a multi-floor building, tell them which floor you are on and room number.

If you need an ambulance, fire, or police, explain why in a clear calm voice, even given as difficult as this may be. Then listen for instructions or questions.

Here is an interesting fact; any cell phone, even one not assigned a carrier can dial 911. You can get an older phone and charger and keep it by your bed just for emergencies. Hook the charger to a timer so it charges only four hours a night and not 24 hours every day. Make sure there is a cell

Driverless Cars - Really?By Ellie Behman

Technology has come a long way since I was a

little girl. I remember a te levis ion show called Captain Video, a s c i e n c e f i c t i o n program, complete with robots and space

ships. It was entertaining, unbelievable and yet, as kids, we thought it was actually mirroring real events. Well since that time men have landed and walked on the moon. Many trips have been made into space throughout the years. Who knew?

Now we are hearing more about driverless cars. I have some serious doubts about this concept working so here’s my silly take on it.

First of all, if the car is speeding and is stopped by the police, who do they give the ticket to?

If your teenager is in the car and it runs a red light, who gets grounded?

If the car is involved in a burglary, does it get 30 days in a police impound? Where do the passengers go and who takes them home – another driverless car?

If a policeman detects erratic driving, stops the car and detects the odor of alcohol inside, who gets the breathalyzer test?

If two kids are parked in Lovers Lane, is the car at fault and who calls Mom and Dad?

When the driverless car makes a wrong turn and doesn’t ask for directions who does the wife blame? There have been many times when I would have preferred a driverless car.

What would happen if police suspect the car they stop is involved in a crime and there is no one to question? Would the car

be handcuffed to the police car while they search for a witness?

What if your child kept the car out past curfew? Would the kid’s cell phone be taken away as punishment or would the car be locked up?

What if a driverless car breaks down in a small town and is lucky to find a mechanic? Would the car be responsible for the repairs?

If a car is accused of being involved in a burglary, would it be able to testify in its own defense or would it be locked up in the junk yard until a Public Defender is chosen?

Most people that are arrested are entitled to one phone call. It would be interesting to know who the driverless car would call and how it would presume to do it.

I guess I’ve had enough fun with this topic and have come to the point where I think, enough is enough. I am not opposed to progress. However, when cars, cash registers in grocery stores, people in customer service on the phone are replaced by recordings I get a little nervous and wonder where the humans have gone.

Here’s some final food for thought. The only plus I can see about driverless cars is that if and when we get lost on the highway I can relax and let the car do its thing instead of repeatedly asking my husband to stop and ask for directions and getting a blank stare (much like the driverless car). Happy wife, happy life.Ellie, a freelance writer for more than 40 years, has written more than 400 articles. She and her husband spend as much time as possible at their cabin where they enjoy the beauty of the surrounding area. This is where the majority of her writing is done as it is the perfect quiet setting for a writer.

Will 911 Locate You When You Call?signal available in your area and know that dispatch can’t call you back on this phone. Amish could use a solar charger during the day. Kids should not play with a phone that can only dial out 911.

Now you are asking yourself: Google knows exactly where I am, why not the 911 dispatcher? 911 technology is lagging behind having been built on a 1960s platform and though they are working to improve the system, it will take time and money.

Caution: if you download a 911 app for your cell phone, research the app thoroughly since some apps are not performing as promised and your call could go astray, never reaching 911 dispatchers. There is a pay to subscribe app: RapidSOS that I have been researching. This app is a one-touch emergency dial system that can pinpoint your location and send it to 911 call dispatchers as well as family. I have not had time to thoroughly research this app, however it sounds interesting and promising and I highly recommend you research any before signing up. Joe Novak retired from PGS,Inc. a manufacturing company he sold in 2005. He has written more than 140 articles for The Middlefield Post and is active in his community and church. Joe’s articles are based on his life and business experiences and though he tries to be as accurate as possible, he recommends you contact an expert or professional when in doubt.

Who Put the HUNT in Huntsburg?In 1799 Dr. Ebenezer Hunt from

Northampton, Massachusetts, along with friend and business associate, Robert Breck, purchased a tract of land from the Connecticut Land Company five miles square and laid out in squares of 150 acres each in the Western Reserve. It was known as Township Eight, 6th Range.

H u n t s b u r g took its name from Dr. Hunt, although he was a lifelong resident of Northampton, having died in 1820. S e v e r a l w r i t t e n accounts indicate t h a t H u n t s b u r g got its name from common use by early settlers of the tract purchased by Dr. Hunt. The Hunt name is found on the original deeds for lands sold in Huntsburg.

D i s p l a y s a b o u t e a r l y Huntsburg history can be viewed at t h e H u n t s b u r g Historical Society Museum, located i n s i d e t h e

Photo of painting by artist Ralph Earl of Dr. Ebenezer Hunt hangs in the Huntsburg Historical Museum. (MP Photo/Colleen Lockhart)

Huntsburg Community Center, 12406 Madison Road, Huntsburg. The museum is open on Memorial Day, during the Huntsburg Pumpkin Festival, and other times by appointment by calling Ty at 216-280-2103.


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His Daughter’s Healthy Alternative Products

Many customers are visiting His Daughter with coughs and colds and are interested in using essential oils to relieve or prevent symptoms. His Daughter’s one elixir, Defense, is composed of clove, eucalyptus, lemon, rosemary, and cinnamon essential oils. Defense bolsters your immune system, and is very effective in killing germs. Defense essential oil blend can also be put into a diffuser to kill germs in the air and give you the immune benefits.

Defense Roller Balls are filled with Defense essential oil and fractionated coconut oil. It can easily be applied on the soles of your feet, nape of neck or wrists. It is also available in a spray which can go directly on the skin or be sprayed into the air, especially helpful in a work environment.

Made on the premises are healthy products such as soaps, essential oils, sugar scrubs, bath balms, lotions and cleaners that offer alternatives to chemicals. You can find everything you need to soothe away aches and pamper yourself. If you haven’t yet, try an aromatherapy shower balm that fizzes when dropped in the shower and releases a soothing aromatherapy treatment. They are made from only baking soda, citric acid essential oils. His Daughter also carries their own natural deodorants that are aluminum and paraben free. They were tested all summer and now they fly off the shelves. No wonder, seeing as they contain soothing spearmint, tea tree to kill germs and natural vanilla essential oil to bring calm.

For colds and sinus problems, try Congestion Blend, which is eucalyptus, tea tree, rosemary, peppermint and lemon essential oils. Eucalyptus reduces respiratory inflammation and loosens mucus in the lungs. Tea tree provides protective activity against bacteria, fungi and yeast. Rosemary is known to relieve respiratory disorders such as asthma, sinus infections, and bronchitis. Peppermint is best known for its antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, antispasmodic, and expectorant properties. Lemon is useful because of its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-bacterial properties. It helps open up air passages to help you breathe easier. It can be diffused, or rubbed onto the chest with a small amount of coconut oil. Or try it in the roller ball. Eucalyptus essential oil alone, diffused into the air, is very therapeutic as well. It can also be added to coconut oil and rubbed on the chest. Another way to use essential oils is to fill a sink with hot water, put in a few drops of the eucalyptus or the congestion blend, put a towel over your head to make a tent and breathe in the steam to loosen chest tightness.

As of March 1, His Daughter will be open at their new location Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 14982 S. State Ave., Middlefield, in Station Square next to Fastenal.

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your well being Iolah M. Burzanko (nee Tompkins), 87 of Huntsburg, passed away peacefully at Blossom Hill Health Care in Huntsburg, early Friday morning, Jan. 26, 2018. She was born in Bedford, Ohio on Feb. 7, 1930 to the late Lysle and Cleo (Shipley) Tompkins. Iolah is once again reunited with her loving husband, George Burzanko, who died in December, 1993.

She worked over 30 years as an Electronics Assembler between LFE in Chesterland and Allen Bradley (now Rockwell Corporation) in Twinsburg. Iolah enjoyed time in the kitchen, especially cooking and canning. She loved going to garage sales with her sisters and playing pinochle with family and friends, and bowling.

Iolah will be greatly missed by her son, Ken (Susie) Burzanko; grandchildren, Zach Burzanko (Jenn Sharp), Kim (Bob) Tupa, Nicole (John) Cha, Mandy (Tim) Randles; great-grandchildren, Jaedyn and Kylee Cha, Jordyn and Makenzie Burzanko, Bobby and Madison Tupa. She will also be greatly missed by her loving best friends and caregivers, Barb Sandford (sister) and Vicky Meadows (niece). She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, George; daughters, Kathleen Nabozny, Cheryl Burzanko, three brothers, and two sisters. Online condolences may be sent and a tribute video viewed at www.bestfunerals.com.

Mahlon J. Byler, 91, of Middlefield, Ohio, went home to be with his Savior Saturday afternoon, Feb. 3, 2018. He was born in Middlefield on Jan. 7, 1927 to the late John Henry and Sarah (Farmwald) Byler. Mahlon married Florence Hostetler on Nov. 17, 1949. He was a lifelong resident of Middlefield and a member of Zion Christian Fellowship.

He worked as an extrusion engineer and was the very first employee hired at Mercury Plastics in Middlefield. Mahlon loved fishing, especially ice fishing, and enjoyed going a few times each week. He also liked to visit flea markets in the area and being an active member of his church.

Mahlon will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 68 years, Florence; children, Rebecca (William) Mullet of Ohio, Ruth (Randy) Coblentz of Florida, David (Kathy) Byler of Kansas, Daniel (Jody) Byler of Florida, Kenneth (Karen) Byler of Iowa, Sara (Tim) Hershberger of Ohio, Rosanna (Kerry) Martin of Ohio, Kevin Byler of Massachusetts, James (Andrea) Byler of Ohio, Jason Byler of Ohio; 20 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; brothers, John Henry (Clara) Byler, Andy (Barbara) Byler, Samuel (Cora) Byler; sister, Marie (Byler) Miller; sisters-in-law, Esther Byler, Ruth Byler; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; grandchildren, Clay and Callie Hershberger; brothers, Ervin Byler, Freeman (and wife Phyllis) Byler, David Byler; brother-in-law, John Dan Miller; and sister Barbara (and husband Andy) Farmwald.

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Michael D. Smoot, 68 of Huntsburg, passed away Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018 at Heather Hill Healthcare. He was born Jan. 16, 1950 in Davin, W.V., son of the late Arlie and Ruby (McCune) Smoot. He worked for Air Masters in Chardon as a HVAC Technician. Michael was a member of St. Lucy Catholic Church. He was a “Jack of all trades”; enjoying fishing, boating, watching movies; riding his motorcycle; and loved being with his family, friends and his faithful companion “Peanut.”.

Michael is survived by his loving three children, Shari (Greg) Bean, Michael (BethAnn) Smoot Jr., and Stacey (John) Skalar; four grandchildren, Emy-Lynn Smoot, Kaitlin Bean, Madison Bean, and Jacob Bean and his sister Linda (Stephen) Horvath. He is preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Terry, Roger, and Arley Jr. Smoot.

Burial was at Riverview Cemetery in Russell. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Geauga Humane Society Rescue Village, 15463 Chillicothe Rd., Russell, OH 44072. Condolences can be sent to www.russellslyfh.com.

Wayne C. Reed, 84 of Middlefield passed away peacefully on Jan. 29, 2018. He was born to the late Robert and Ottilie (Young) Reed on Jan. 26, 1934. He served in the US Navy from 1951 to 1955 and was a Korean War Veteran. He liked to go camping with his family and spending time with his grandchildren.

Wayne is survived by his wife Dorothy (Hamilton) Reed; his loving children, Terri Dobosh of Orwell, Steve (Rita) Reed of Lakeland, Fla., brother, Fritz Reed of Warren, grandchildren, John (Amanda) Dobosh, Chelsea Reed, Zachary Reed, step- grandchildren, Charles (Alex) Jackson, Traci Jackson, Gregg (Kelsey) Jackson, Kurtis (Joy) Brockway, and three great-grandchildren, Dylan Wantz, Jayce Robert Jackson, Raelynn Smith, and daughter-in-law Becky Reed.

Besides his parents, Wayne was preceded in death by his first wife Carole J. Reed, sons Timothy Reed, Rob Reed, Thomas Reed, brothers Ted, Robert Jr., Zane, Gerald, and Glenn Reed, and sisters Virginia Markle, Jeanette Miller, and Mary Stefanski. Condolences can be sent to www.russellslyfh.com.

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One Vet’s Journey through PTSD The United States loses 20 veterans to suicide daily. On Tuesday, Feb. 20 from 6 to

7:30 p.m., the Ohman family is hosting an Entrust event at Briarcliff Manor, 14807 North State Street, Middlefield (44062) to recognize the need for understanding the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a mental health condition triggered by a terrifying event that could cause flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety. A person with PTSD is at high risk for suicide and intentional self-harm.

Hear the inspirational story of Mike Blair, President of the Geauga County Veterans Commission, who shares his journey to help veterans and their families. There will be a panel discussion defining the issues, suggesting strategies to overcome the challenges many face, and preventing tragedy by equipping families and friends with resources. Partners of this event are Briar Hill Health Care Residence, University Hospitals Center for Lifelong Health, Geauga County Veterans Services, and Hospice of the Western Reserve. Anyone can attend. Register at http://entrust-ptsd.eventbrite.com.


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Check out MiddlefieldPOST.com for Additional Events!Feb. 16: Homeschool Art School at Library2 to 3 p.m. Grades K-12. Art through the ages. Take a journey through history of ancient art. Learn and create. Egyptian Art. Registration 440-632-1961. Middlefield Library, 16167 E. High St. (44062).

Feb. 16: Free Movie Night 6:30 p.m. This movie is full of adventure and suspense and is sure to please the kids. Popcorn and drinks provided. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For details, please call the church office, 440-632-0408. 14999 S. State Ave., Middlefield (44062).

Feb. 20: Entrust, Panel Discussion to Help Veterans and their Families6 to 7:30 p.m. To prevent tragedy by equipping families with resources. Free. Briarcliff Manor, 14807 N. State St., Middlefield (44062).

Feb. 22: Maple Town Tune Traders7 to 10 p.m. Informal performances followed by a jam session. All musical genres, instruments and musicianship levels welcome. Come to play, sing or simply enjoy. Snacks to share welcome. The West Woods, 9465 Kinsman Road, Novelty, (44072).

March 1: Shutterbugs Camera Club 7 to 9 p.m. First Thursday each month. Learn tips, tricks and new techniques and exercise your creativity with monthly photo assignments. All skill levels welcome. For monthly location assignments see ‘Things to Do’ at www.geaugaparkdistrict.org. Call1-800-536-4006.

March 1 - April 10: Frog Fest and Salamander Call List8-9:30 p.m. Register your name on a call list to witness the natural phenomenon of spring breeding behavior of Wood Frogs, Spring Peepers and possibly large salamanders as they move into woodland pools on a warm, rainy night. Anticipated between early March and early April. Notification by phone the day of the program. Dress for the weather. Bring flashlights. Wheelchair/stroller accessible. Registration required. The West Woods, Nature Center, 9465 Kinsman Road, Russell (44072).

March 1: Full Moon Program: The Worm Moon 7-8 p.m. The full moon in March is known as a “The Worm Moon.” Get a grip on earthworm anatomy and behavior, then watch the full moon rise using park telescopes, weather permitting. Wheelchair/stroller accessible. Observatory Park, 10610 Clay Street, Montville, (44064).

March 2: GEL: Vince Slusarz, Founder of GOTTA GROOVE RECORDS7:30 a.m. networking, light breakfast, 8 to 9 a.m. program, Free. Kent State University Geauga Campus, 14111 Claridon Troy Road, Burton (44021). Register at https://mar2-gel-gottagrooverecords.eventbrite.com.

March 3: Troy Contra Dance Lesson 6:30 p.m. Dance, live music by Mr. Haney. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Adult $10, youth $5, family $25. Troy Community House (13950 Main Market Road/Route 422 Burton (44021).

March 3: Make a Bluebird House 1 to 3 p.m. Build and take home a house that any bluebird would be proud to call home. We’ll also give you some pointers on where and when to place your birdhouse to attract bluebirds (and thwart rivals)! Fee: $10 covers supplies; participants should register “by the birdhouse” rather than “by the person.” Wheelchair/stroller accessible. Fee: $10. Registration required. Big Creek Park, Meyer Center, 9160 Robinson Road, Chardon (44024).

March 4, March 11: Maple Driving Tour 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Geauga Park District is a featured stop on both the statewide Maple Madness Tour and the local Northeast Ohio Maple Tour. This year we will collect sap in our sugarbush with a horse-drawn sap sled from 1-4 PM. Also featured on the tour March 11. Visit www.ohiomaple.org for more information about the statewide tour and www.facebook.com/MapleSyrupProducersofNEOhio for a complete listing of local sugar houses that will be open for the tour. Partially wheelchair/stroller accessible. Swine Creek Reservation, Sugar House, Middlefield (44062).

March 4, 11, 18: Sap’s-a-Risin’! Noon-4 p.m. Visit Geauga Park District’s sugar house, sugarbush and lodge for a sweet taste of how maple sugaring methods have evolved from the Native American tradition to modern methods! Help gather sap in the sugarbush with the help of a horse-drawn sap sled, experience the tapping, gathering and boiling methods used throughout history, see sap boiling in the sugar house and have a taste of maple syrup, then warm up with live music by the Oak Island Sunk Jumpers and maple treats in the lodge. Partially wheelchair/stroller accessible. Swine Creek Reservation, Middlefield (44062).

March 5: Ignite Your Career! Pathways to Success for Students (grades 7-12 with parents)6 to 8:30 p.m. Sisters of Notre Dame Education Center, 13000 Auburn Road, Chardon. Registration required. Parents, students, register at https://ignite-your-career-mar5.eventbrite.com. Businesses: for a table, register at https://mar5-ignite-career-booth-order.eventbrite.com.

March 7: Beech Leaf Disease Update 7-8:30 p.m. What’s happening with our beech trees? Constance Hausman, PhD, Cleveland Metroparks Plant and Restoration Ecologist, will provide an update on Beech Leaf Disease and how it is affecting northeast Ohio woodlands. Presented in conjunction with the Native Plant Society of Northeast Ohio. Wheelchair/stroller accessible. The West Woods, Nature Center, 9465 Kinsman Road, Russell (44072).

March 8, 10: Timbertots: Maple Sugar Time! (Ages 3-5 w/adult) 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. Collecting sap with small buckets and visiting the sugar house are some of the fun things we’ll do to learn about how maple syrup comes from maple trees! Entirely outdoors, so please dress for the weather. Snow boots encouraged. Partially wheelchair/stroller accessible. Registration required. Swine Creek Reservation, Woods Edge Parking Area, Middlefield (44062).

March 9, 23: Weather Satellites and How to Use Them 7 to 8 p.m. A new crop of weather satellites launches this year. Learn how to access satellite data from home and make your own forecasts! Night sky viewing using park telescopes until 11 PM, weather permitting. Partially wheelchair/stroller accessible. Observatory Park, 10610 Clay Street, Montville (44064).

March 10: DMC ‘FuN bUS’ Trip9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hooley House in Mentor offers up a nice ‘Irish’ Coffee, then off to the Hard Rock Rocksino with $20 in free play. Enjoy the best Italian food at Spennato’s Italian Ristorante complete w i t h S t . P a t r i c k ’ s D a y l i v e entertainment. RSVP 216-369-9399 or visit Facebook, Discover My Cleveland/Events.

March 10: Coffee with the Birds 8-10:30 a.m. Relax in a seat in front of the big windows at The West Woods Nature Center and enjoy watching the feeder birds while sipping a cup of shade-grown coffee. A naturalist will be on hand to discuss the benefits of this environmental product and help with bird identification. Truly a great way to start your day! Wheelchair/stroller accessible. The West Woods, Nature Center, 9465 Kinsman Road, Russell (44072)

March 10: Scout Day: Brownie Girl Scouts Outdoor Art Creator Badge9-11 a.m. Join us for a fun morning celebrating art in Nature working on the Outdoor Art Creator Badge. We’ll cover requirements 1, 2 and 4. If you’re able, bring a camera or phone to complete Nature photography requirements. Partially wheelchair/stroller accessible. Registration required. The West Woods, Nature Center, 9465 Kinsman Road, Russell (44072).

March 10: Scout Day: Boy Scout Nature Merit Badge 1-3:30 p.m. Let’s work on the Nature Merit Badge. We’ll cover requirements 1, 2, 3 and part of 4. A merit badge counselor will be on site. Bring your own merit badge worksheets and Blue Card. Partially wheelchair/stroller accessible. Registration required. The West Woods, Nature Center, 9465 Kinsman Road, Russell (44072).

March 10, 24: Nassau Night Sky Viewing 7-11 p.m. Observe the wonders of the night sky using this facility’s giant research-grade telescope! If weather conditions prevent sky viewing, join us for a planetarium presentation in the McCullough Science Center instead. Observatory Park, Nassau Astronomical Station, Huntsburg (44046).

March 11, 25: The Sky Tonight Planetarium Show 2-3 p.m. Join us for a planetarium presentation about what to watch for in the night sky this week. Building open house 1-4 p.m.. If the weather permits, also get a chance to view the sun using our safe, solar-viewing equipment. Wheelchair/stroller accessible. Observatory Park, 10610 Clay Street, Montville (44064)

March 13: Geauga Walkers 1-2:30 p.m. Hikes for active seniors 1 to 1.5 miles long. Naturalist led. Call Geauga Senior Center for full schedule, 440-279-2137. Not wheelchair/stroller accessible. Swine Creek Reservation, Woods Edge Shelter, Middlefield (44062). March 15: Elderberries: A Sweet Treat from the Trees 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Our Senior Days have been re-branded as “Elderberries: Seniors Ripe for Adventure!” In this installment: discover the secrets of pure Geauga Gold...maple syrup! Join the Geauga County Department on Aging and University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center for lunch in the lodge at 11:30 a.m., then enjoy a hands-on program in the sugarbush and sugar house learning about the maple sugaring process. Partially wheelchair/stroller accessible. Registration required. Swine Creek Reservation, Middlefield (44062). March 17: Backcountry Heron Hike 1-3 p.m. Venture off trail to the site of a heron nesting colony with possible views of returning Great Blue Herons! Prepare for an approximately two-mile round-trip hike to and from the nesting site, as well as wet, muddy conditions with uneven terrain. Not wheelchair/stroller accessible. Registration

required. Burton Wetlands Nature Preserve, 15681 Old Rider Road, Burton (44021).

March 22: Maple Town Tune Traders 7-10 p.m. Singers and musicians, sign up for a short performance spot followed by a jam session. All musical genres, instruments and musicianship levels welcome. Come to play, sing or simply enjoy as audience. Snacks to share welcome. Wheelchair/stroller accessible. The West Woods, Nature Center, 9465 Kinsman Road, Russell (44072).

March 24: 30th Annual Tree Tapper’s Ball 7:30-10:30 p.m. Celebrate the maple season with our 30th annual old-fashioned square dance. Novices needn’t feel like saps; all dances are taught in fun fashion by caller Bob Smakula. The Sap Run Revelers will provide rip-snortin’, old-time string band music for roof-raisin’ entertainment. Dress casually. Registration begins Feb. 26; limit of eight per registering group. Not wheelchair/stroller accessible. Registration required. Wheelchair/stroller accessible. Parkman Community House, 16295 Main Market (Rt.422), Parkman (44080).

March 22: Maple Town Tune Traders7 to 10 p.m. Informal performances followed by a jam session. All musical genres, instruments and musicianship levels welcome. Come to play, sing or simply enjoy. Snacks to share welcome. The West Woods, 9465 Kinsman Road, Novelty, (44072).

March 24: Middlefield Kids Egg Hunt 10 a.m. Tickets go on sale March 1st. Ages: 0-12 years, Fee: $2 pre-sale $3 at the event per child, Jordak Elementary, 16000 E. High St., (44062) Don’t forget your basket.

March 24: Middlefield Adult Egg Hunt 8:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale March 1. Ages: 21 years and older. Fee: $15 presale $20 at the door per person. Location: Mineral Lake Park, Sperry Lane Middlefield (44062) Don’t forget your ID, flashlight & basket.

March 24: Egg Hunt: Nature Style 1:30-4 p.m. Celebrate spring by following clues in and outdoors to hidden eggs and fun facts. Find all the eggs on the hunt and be rewarded with a fun prize! Two levels of scavenger hunt cards will be available anytime during program hours: kids 5 and under, kids 6 and up. Partially wheelchair/stroller accessible. The West Woods, Nature Center, 9465 Kinsman Road, Russell (44072).

March 24: March of the Salamanders 9-10:30 a.m. Accompany Field Naturalist Tami Gingrich as she visits several vernal pools to check preset traps in search of giant mole salamanders and other aquatic critters. Learn about the amazing amphibian migration into these important woodland “puddles.” Not wheelchair/stroller accessible. Nature’s Not to Be Missed. Big Creek Park, Aspen Grove Shelter, 9160 Robinson Road, Chardon (44024)

April 7: Troy Contra Dance Lesson 6:30 p.m. Dance, live music by Mr. Haney. 7:30-10:30 p.m. Adult $10, youth $5, family $25. Troy Community House (13950 Main Market Road / Route 422 Burton (44021).

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