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September EventsAug 29 - Sep 2; Thur – Mon (8am - 11 pm)Great Geauga County FairBring the family out and visit Ohio’s oldest

county fair. Ride the rides, see the shows, enjoythe food, and browse the exhibits and so muchmore. This is truly a wonderful time for the entirefamily. Geauga County Fair Grounds 440-834-1846 geaugafair.com

NOW-October 31, 2019 (11:00 am-4pm)Corn MazeExplore a three-acre corn maze. Follow winding

paths that steer you to intersections where youmust decide which way to go. Open Tuesdaythrough Sunday weather permitting. A play areais located near the entrance of the maze andincludes themed photo cutouts. To check the con-ditions of the maze call 440-256-2122 or 800-366-FARM. Follow @LakeMetroparks on Twitter formaze conditions. Regular Farmpark admission ormembership applies. Please leave your pets athome! Pets are not permitted into LakeMetroparks Farmpark.Lake Metroparks Farmpark | 440-256-2122 |

www.lakemetroparks.com

Sep 6, 2019 (4:00 pm - 9:00 pm)Chardon Farmers Market & ConcertJoin us Friday nights June through mid-Sep-

tember for a wonderful night of community fun!

Our Farmers’Market opens at 4:00 with local pro-duce, bakery, meat, and other tasty treats. Bringyour picnic basket & blanket or chairs and stay forthe open air concert (7:00 PM) on the Square in thebandstand! A different group every week with awide range of music. Family friendly! NOTE: Eve-nings are weather permitting Chardon Square |www.chardonsquareassociation.org

Sep 7, 2019 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm), Sep 14, 2019(9:00 am - 12:00 pm), Sep 21, 2019 (9:00 am - 12:00pm), Sep 21, 2019 (9:00 am - 12:00 pm)Geauga Fresh Farmers’MarketOutdoor farmers’market, offering goods grown

and produced by local farmers and artisans.South Russell Village HallSep 7, 2019 (10:30 am) , Sep 14, 2019 (10:30 am),

Sep 21, 2019 (10:30 am)Stand-Up Paddle Board Yoga atPunderson LakeJoin Shaka Fitness for a relaxing SUP Yoga

practice on beautiful Punderson Lake. Noexperience is needed. The SUP certified yogainstructor will provide guidance and supportthroughout your journey. SUP yoga is suitable forall levels and beginners are welcome. Practicing onthe paddle board will encourage a connection tonature, engage the mind and body and add a littlesplash to your summer.

$30 includesSUP and Safety equipmentPaddling InstructionAnd a 75 minute SUP yoga adventure.Online registration required in advance at

shakafit.com or by downloading the Shaka Fitnessapp Contact kelly@shakafit.com with questions.Punderson State Park Beach | 4407246473 |

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Sep 7, 2019 (12:00 pm)2019 CASK -A PROGRESSIVEWINE TASTING EVENTJoin us for our 8th annual event as we pop the

cork on our vintage Cask 2019.Noon– 5:00 PM, $6.00 per person at each win-

ery. The cask project began as an idea in 2010 tohave a continual red blend from the Grand RiverValley. Each year a percentage of the wine will bebottled and sold to make room for the next year’sharvest. The date on the bottle represents theyear it began “10” and the year it was bottled “19”.Each winery used a different 500 gallon oak barrelwith vinifera grapes from their farm.

Join Debonne Vineyards, Ferrante Winery,Grand River Cellars, Laurello Vineyards, and St.Joseph Vineyards for an afternoon of wine sam-

DESTINATIONGEAUGA

Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.

50GunandSportRaffleFirstAnnualGeaugaVeteransSport Fest

Saturday, September 14 ∙ 1pm-9pmTo PurchaseTickets GoTo:www.GeaugaVets.com

NeedNot Be Present ToWin

Backcountry Hike: Veterans Legacy WoodsSaturday, September 7, 1-3 PMVeterans Legacy WoodsJoin a naturalist exploring off trail in this new park,formerly Wicked Woods Golf Course, discoveringNature in forest, meadow and stream. Expect somesteep, hilly terrain, muddy footing, uneven groundand downed trees. Outdoor program, so dress for theweather. Registration required at www.geaugaparkdis-trict.org or 440-286-9516.

West Woods Wednesdays Farm MarketWednesday, September 11, 4-7 PMat The West Woods’ picnic sheltersPurchase locally made/grown items at The West Woodsthe second Wednesday of each month this summer –and this is the last one of the year! A complete list ofvendors can be found at http://bit.ly/gpdspecial. Livemusic by Rebecca Wohlever. A food truck on site willalso serve dinner/snacks for purchase. Wheelchair/stroller accessible.

Monarchs & Meadow InsectsSunday, September 15, 12:30-4 PM, at FrohringMeadows, Katydid ShelterSunday, September 22, 12:30-4 PM, at Orchard HillsPark, Lodge It all started on New Year’s Day 2019

when Deputy Patty Evans received a pagefrom the sheriff’s department regarding astray dog in bad shape. The very nice ladywho spotted what she believed to be a Pit-bull type dog roaming around in her yard,took him into her home to keep him warmand safe until help could arrive.

Upon arrival Deputy Evans noticed thatthe dog was in pretty bad shape-severelyunderweight, covered in sores and withalmost total hair loss. She quickly got himto the Geauga Dog Shelter and set him upin our “Zen” recovery room with loads ofsoft blankets and a nice healthy meal withplans to get him in to see a veterinarian assoon as possible.

Two days later “Boomerang” was taken

into Burton VCA Clinic and saw Dr.Storm. He was a model patient, and it wasclear ro the doctor he was suffering fromDemodectic mange, horrible ear infec-tions, severe malnutrition and a slightheart murmur –most likely brought on byhis poor condition. Dr. Storm also believedBoom to be a Great Dane/Hound mix ap-proximately 5-6years old.

For the next couple of month our Boomquickly became the staff and volunteerfavorite. We could not help but love thisgoofy, oddly put together hunk of puppylove! Boom was put on medications totreat all of his ailments and was givenseveral small healthy meals a day to slowlystart to get some weight back on him.

ADVENTURES OF BOOMERANGFamily Funat Geauga Parks

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The Sisters of Notre Dame aremost known for their ministries ineducation, social justice, interna-tional missions, and their annualBBQ & Boutique! Many don’t realizethat this event is the sisters’mostextensive friends outreach ministry,attracting approximately 7,500 hun-gry guests each year! Who knewbarbecue was a ministry!This is our most important fund-

raising—and friendraising—eventof the year. We hope you will comeand enjoy the festivities! We’reexpanding our venue to allow foreven more seating, enlarging ourtake-out lines for all those whocarry out, adding the option to pur-chase tickets online as well as at the

2019 Sisters of Notre DameBBQ and Boutique

door, and our biggest change – host-ing this event on one day only,Sunday, September 29th!Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin

Gymnasium on the Notre DameEducation Center campus, 13000Auburn Road, Chardonsndchardon.org/support-us/bbq-and-boutique

Don’t miss whatpromises to be one ofthe most excitingevents of the year!Now celebrating its58th year, the BurtonAntiques Marketreturns to the GeaugaCounty Fairgrounds forthe second of thisyear’s semi-annualshows on September28. With 400 of Ameri-ca’s leading dealers dis-playing their finestantiques and vintagecollectibles, therepromises to be some-thing for everyone inall price ranges.

The show starts offfast at 8 a.m. Saturdaymorning, September28, for Early Buyerswanting to start thetreasure hunt and getthe first look at thevast array of merchan-dise being offered.Early Buyers admissionis $25. Over 600 EarlyBuyers at took advan-tage of the 2 hour headstart before the GeneralAdmission buyers areallowed in at 10 amSaturday for $10.00.The show is open until4:30 pm. Nearby park-ing is free. Great foodwill be available fromthe dozens of conces-sion stands. Lots ofhelp will be on hand toassist customers pur-chasing items on thefield. They will take

Annual Burton AntiquesMarket Returns September 28

We will never know how thispoor baby ended up all alone insuch terrible condition-but whatwe DID know was that he wouldnever suffer again. Boom was sofull of love and affection, he gotalong with everyone including oth-er dogs, appeared to be house bro-ken and was previously neutered,how could no one be looking forhim? We knew we had to move onfrom this and so did Boomerang, sowe concentrated all our efforts onfinding him a new home.

By March his playful side hademerged, his fur was growing backand had gained a little weight. Wehad a handful of potential adopt-ers come by to meet him, but noone would commit to giving him ahome.

One day one of the staff membersnoticed Boom was not eating (oneof his favorite things to do) andseemed a little bloated. We imme-diately got him into the Vets wherehe was examined and x-rayed. Un-fortunately Boom needed emergen-cy surgery to remove a foreign ob-ject in his belly. The Vets removedclose to 4lbs of material from hisstomach-later we discovered he hadbeen eating his stuffed toys! Boomhad stuffed babies in his room tokeep him company as he was keptseparate from the other dogs. Whyhe decided to eat them that night-only Boom knows!

the merchandise to aloading area wheresome of the localAmish men will helpwith loading.

Nationally knownshow promoter KayPuchstein states “wehave had a tremendousresponse from the boththe buyers and thedealers. Dozens of deal-ers who have notattended the show foryears are signing upand coming back. It isgoing to be a very bigshow. Many of thereturning vendors havedone the show for over30 years and some forover 40 years and a fewfor all 50 years. Everyshow gets bigger andbetter. This showpromises to be the bestshow yet!”

If you are looking forinvestment qualityantiques or desirablevintage collectibles, besure not this miss thistwice-a-year event. Sil-ver, fine china, jewelry,

porcelain, glassware,textiles, paintings,Americana, garden fur-niture, decorativeaccessories, rugs, prim-itives, old tools, andmuch, much more willbe found. Dealers fromall over the UnitedStates and Canada willbe displaying their fin-est merchandise.

The show will beheld rain or shine onthe racetrack in Burtonat Ohio’s oldest countyfairgrounds. Most deal-ers will be under tentsand another 75 ven-dors will be locatedinside under the grand-stand. Burton islocated just east ofCleveland. The areaaround Burton is hometo one of the largestAmish communities inthe world.

For more informa-tion and to see a shortvideo on the upcomingshows, please go towww.burtonantiques-market.com.

Join us Saturday, September 14 th1pm-9pm in downtown Middlefieldat Great Lakes Outdoor Supplyparking lot. This event will featurea 50 item Raffle featuring guns,bows, kayaks, fishing equipmentand cash prizes! Tickets are $20and are available for purchase atGreat Lakes Outdoor Supply, Mid-dlefield Chamber and all GeaugaAmerican Legion and VFW posts.

Raffles will be conducted from1pm - 6pm, with food vendors and

Geauga Veterans are proud to bringyou the First Annual Sport Fest!

beer trailers on site. The Fort Hunts-burg Band will perform from 6pm -9pm. Fireworks will follow at dark atYoder Park.

Visit geaugavets.com for more infor-mation and to see the prize list. Allprofit proceeds will be split among theGeauga Veteran’s posts.

Booms recovery from the surgerywas very difficult. His skin was sothin and damaged from poor nutri-tion and the mange that his suturearea would not hold together longenough to heal, and to make mat-ters worse poor Boom had to wearthe cone of shame for many weeks!Finally After many trips back tothe Burton Vet and numerous anti-biotics, pain meds and tons of extraTLC from all, he finally turned thecorner.

More and more time passed andthen one day our shelter was in-vited to do the ADOPT A PET seg-ment on channel 3. Deputy Evansand Volunteer Cherie drove himto the station to become a TV starand to hopefully capture someone’sheart.

Not long after they returned, theshelter received a phone call from acouple who had seen the show andwere interested in meeting our boy.Tom and Elise Barabas drove upfrom Kent and it was pretty muchlove and first sight –from bothsides! None of us will ever forgetApril 7, 2019 the day Boomeranggot the most amazing new familyand his forever home!

Drop in any at time to net andtag Monarch butterflies, play thelife-sized Monarch Migrationgame, and learn about the dangersand difficulties of this amazingjourney. Fun for all ages! Alsocatch a variety of butterflies,grasshoppers, praying mantids,katydids, beetles and other nativepollinators that call the meadowhome. Nets provided or bringyour own. Sun protection, socks,hat and long pants recommendedfor moving through the meadow.Monarch life cycle and meadowinsect overview at 12:30 PM; net-ting in field surrounding shelter1-4 PM. No insect collecting forremoval from park. Nature’s Notto Be Missed.

MONARCHS &MEADOW INSECTSPHOTO: STACEY RAUCH

Homeschool Days: FamilyLearning Fair!Friday, September 20, 1:30-3:30 PMThe West Woods, Nature CenterHomeschoolers and their familiesbegin the start of the school yearwith fun activities and informa-tion from Geauga Park Districtand other local organizations suchas Geauga County Public Library,Geauga Soil and Water Conserva-tion District, and more who of-fer educational opportunities forhomeschool students. Drop in any-time during program hours. Mostlyindoors with a couple experiencespotentially outdoors, so dress forthe weather. Registration requiredat www.geaugaparkdistrict.org or440-286-9516.

Recycling things is all the ragetoday. Mo and Frank Foldesi tookthe old Middlefield Auction Barnand recycled it into one of the bestshopping experiences in

North-East Ohio. The MarketPlace Mall is the place for a uniqueshopping experience.

“Middlefield is a destinationlocation, with people visiting thisarea from around the world,” saidMo Foldesi. “I wanted to expandmy former business and this loca-tion was perfect.” The MarketPlace Mall officially opened in Jan-uary and has become the destina-tion for people looking for some-thing different. With two floors ofvendors, the inventory is alwayschanging and you never knowwhat you just might find.

“The building has a special char-acter and place in the history ofthe community. We have created aplace with currently almost 40vendors who have their uniquebusiness under our roof,” contin-ued Foldesi. “This gives us theopportunity to have new items,handcrafted pieces, vintage,antiques, candles, handcrafted jew-elry and everything in between.This is not a flea market.” TheMall also has items for the men,such as tools and fishing gear alongwith sports memorabilia.

Recently a church group joinedthe Mall. They are selling donateditems to raise money to help people

pay their utility bills. All profitsare used in the community to helplocally.

The Market Place Mall isexpanding. “We just got morespace in the complex and are look-ing to add more vendors,” addedFoldesi. “This will give us theopportunity to bring in even moredistinctive items.” Vendors rentspace by the square footage andpay a 10% sales fee. “We also dosome consignment. Call ahead tomake an appointment and we willlook at what you have.”

When you are looking for some-thing useful, practical, a gift, holi-day item or just for fun, visit theMarket Place Mall and explore thetwo floors of items. The MarketPlace Mall is located at 15864 Nau-voo Road, Middlefield. Hours areMonday through Saturday 10 to 5.For more information call 440-632-9310

Come see Middlefield's Marketplace Mall

Sep 15, 2019 (1:00 pm - 4:00 pm)

The ART ofWomen’sWellnessBreathe. Relax. Connect. This afternoon is just for YOU. Designed for adults

and teens, the art of women’s wellness connects yoga, art ,essential oils andheathy (but delicious!) food for a mini-vacation!Enjoy a Sunday afternoon that includes:*1 hour yoga class *Introduction and exploration of essential oils*Delicious and nutritious refreshments*Creating with the art of Zentangle (everyone can “tangle” and you’ll love

what you can create with this new artform!)All art supplies and refreshments included. Bring your yoga mat and dress for

comfort.Fairmount Center for the Arts 8400 Fairmount Rd, Novelty 44072.

Fee: $45.00. Register: 440-338-3171

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Haas, Haas + AssociatesCongratulate UH Geauga Medical Center’s

Heroes of the Month

Sponsored by:

100 Seventh Ave. #135Chardon, Ohio 44024 • 440-286-1263

haas-haas.com

13207 Ravenna RoadChardon, Ohio 44024

UHgeauga.org

DeAnn Rowbotham

Katie Simone

Each Hero will receive a gift certificate courtesy ofand William R. Haas.

Aimee McGowan

Connie Pontious

This nomination for Hero of the Month is a teamrecognition.The Department of Maternal Fetal Medicine reached out to Geauga asking to

expand their services to our campus. This would be a completely new offering to pa-tients in our area as they previously had to travel to Ahuja or CMC.

Due to the high number of deliveries at Geauga and our patient population, par-ticularly the Amish, it made sense to move forward. Under the leadership of DeAnnRowbotham, we worked with MFM leadership to scope the work that was needed.Through numerous onsite visits and conference calls we worked through the op-erational details. Within a matter of months schedules were rearranged, IT systemsput in place, revenue cycle charges were built along with many other items requiredto start a new service. Once ready to begin, Katie Simone worked with the MFMtechnician to teach her how to use our ultrasound machine. During the first day Katieworked with the tech to train her and on subsequent treatment days Katie has beenan onsite resource to troubleshoot and provide oversight. In order to best serve ourpatients we wanted to ensure we could handle their scheduling requests onsite toprovide the best patient experience. MFM schedules in a completely different mannerbut Aimee McGowan and Connie Pontious were eager and quick to learn the newscheduling software.

Now patients can call Geauga directly and be scheduled rather than have to callcentral scheduling downtown. Many patients require additional scans so prior toleaving we can now offer point of service scheduling with Aimee and Connie. Patientsleave knowing they have their next appointment scheduled.

The teamwork displayed throughout the entire process was amazing. MFM clinicaland administrative leadership consistently raved about how easy it was to work withthe team and how seamless the process has gone. Within two months, all availableappointments were scheduled weeks out. We don’t have capacity to add treatmentdays at Geauga but offered to expand services to Concord. MFM was eager to do soand the Geauga team immediately stepped up to being planning how we can furtherexpand.

This team exemplifies the positive attitude and willingness to serve our patientsthat makes Geauga so special. Because of them we can now offer these services topatients closer to home.

Nominated by Krissie Stich, Denise Toth and Adam Beach

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SEPTEMBER EVENTS FROM PAGE H1pling and tasty appetizers.Grand River Cellars Winery and Restaurant |

4402989838 | www.grandrivercellars.com

Sep 7, 2019 (1:30 pm)SUP XL MULTI-RIDER PADDLE BOARDSESSIONS/LESSONS - (5 adults min)Everyone can #getonboard with Shaka Fitness on

our exciting new GIANT SUP XL multi-rider stand uppaddle board. You will need teamwork and coordi-nation to tour the lake with your SUP-mates. Moreriders means more fun whether paddling leisurely,challenging your speed or even taking a break inthe sun. Perfect for families, groups, special events,and team building. Flat water paddle boarding isfun and easy to learn even on a GIANT SUP. Noexperience needed. Sessions include a 15 minutelesson on-land and 1 hour of paddling time. Allequipment and a lesson included. *Some Restric-tions ApplyADVANCED RESERVATIONS REQUIRED and a mini-

mum of 5 adult riders are needed to reserve. Riders8-17 years must be accompanied by participatingadult. Maximum of two youth per adult and nomore than 8 total riders unless approved by ShakaFitness in advance. SUP XL experiences are offeredas a recreational paddle. No jumping off, pushing,horseplay, yoga or swimming from the board will bepermitted.Punderson State Park Beach | 440-724-6473 |

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Sep 11, 2019 (4:00 pm)WestWoodsWednesdays FarmMarketPurchase locally grown or locally made items at

TheWest Woods the secondWednesday of eachmonth July through September! Visit bit.ly/gpdspe-cial for more details.Geauga Park District - TheWest Woods Nature

Center | 440-286-9516 | www.geaugaparkdistrict.org

Sep 12, 2019 (1:00 pm)Costume ExhibitNorth and South clothing and textiles during the

Civil War 1861-1865. Enjoy a brunch, a speaker anda private tour of the collection.Call to make reservations 440-834-1492Century Village Museum | 4408341492 | www.

CenturyVillageMuseum.org

Sep 13, 2019 (4:00 pm - 9:00 pm)Chardon Farmers Market & ConcertJoin us Friday nights June through mid-Septem-

ber for a wonderful night of community fun! OurFarmers’Market opens at 4:00 with local produce,bakery, meat, and other tasty treats. Bring your pic-nic basket & blanket or chairs and stay for the openair concert (7:00 PM) on the Square in the band-stand! A different group every week with a widerange of music. Family friendly! NOTE: Evenings areweather permitting Chardon Square | www.char-donsquareassociation.org

Sep 14, 2019CommunityWide Garage Sale & Sidewalk SaleReduce, Reuse, Recycle, RESELL! Our first annual

community-wide garage sale will be Saturday, Sep-tember 14 – anyone in the 44024 can participate.We’ll do the advertising, map, and signage – youjust need to set-up your stuff. Participation is freefor Chardon Tomorrow Friends, non-member canjust pay the $15 for their listing and sign. For moreinformation visit www.chardontomorrow.org

Sep 14, 2019 – Oct 27th 2019 (10:00 am - 5:00 pm)Patterson Farm Family Fun FestA young-family oriented creative farm outdoor

play area reached by a wagon ride, includes a hugepavilion of straw, hiking trails, corn maze, climbingtractors, tree house, homemade go-carts, paintingpumpkins, slides. Pick your own apples at the samelocation. Pumpkins. Food concession or bring yourown. Of most interest to families with children up to6th grade. Patterson Farms, 8765 Mulberry Road,Chesterland.www.pattersonfarm.com

Sep 14, 2019 - Sep 15, 2019 (10:00 am - 5:00 pm)Village Peddler FestivalDoors open at 9 am; shopping begins at 10 am

Enjoy a fall afternoon in the country at this outdoormarketplace filled with more than 175 artisans,music, gourmet market and the aroma of foodcooking outside. Visit villagepeddlerfestival.com forevent information and to order tickets online. Atten-tion Farmpark members For advanced discount tick-ets, call 440-256-2122 x3030 before 4:30 pm Friday,September 13. Please leave your pets at home! Petsare not permitted into Lake Metroparks Farmpark.Lake Metroparks Farmpark | (440) 503-8414 |

www.villagepeddlerfestival.com

Sep 15, 2019 (10:00 am)Harvest Handmade MarketThe Harvest Handmade Market is a village-fair

style shopping event located on the Historical Char-don Square. At the Harvest Handmade Market, youwill find unique handmade goods, vintage finds anddelicious food. For this event you will be able tobrowse through approximately 75 creative boothsfilled with amazing handmade and vintage finds.Each 10’ x 12’ space will be set up as a boutiquestyle shopping area.Chardon Square | chardonsquareassociation.org/

events/harvest-handmade-market

Sep 21, 2019 - Sep 22, 2019 (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)Apple Butter & CiderWeekendLake Metroparks Farmpark continues a tradition

of celebrating the harvest season with a weekendall about apples! Get a taste of apple cider, sample avariety of apples and help grind apples and presscider. Apple slushies are available at the Apple CiderBar. Visitors may also enjoy our Showman’s Circle

area, including a farm-themed playground and cov-ered shelter for live animal demonstrations. Littlefarmers can pedal their way on mini tractorsthrough the farm maze on the Pedal Tractor Over-look. They can navigate the hay maze and play inthe kids’ areas. The whole family can explore thethree-acre corn maze, enjoy harvest-themed craftsand more. Regular Farmpark admission or member-ship applies. Please leave your pets at home! Petsare not permitted into Lake Metroparks Farmpark.Lake Metroparks Farmpark | 440-256-2122 | www.

lakemetroparks.com/events-activities/events/apple-cider-weekend

Sep 21, 2019 (12:00 pm)Crafts & Corks Crawl at Grand River Cellars& Debonne VineyardsJoin Grand River Cellars and Debonne for a craft

crawl. Both wineries will feature a large selection ofjuried crafters from noon-7:00pm outside on thelawns. It will be a great afternoon of shopping, sip-ping and relaxing. Music plays from 3:30-7:30pm.Visit both wineries and receive a stamped ticket tobe entered into a drawing for a $50 gift basket.Grand River Cellars Winery and Restaurant |

4402989838 | www.grandrivercellars.com

Sept 21-22, 28-29,- Oct. 5-6, 12-13, 19-20, 26-272019 (12:00 pm - 4:00 pm)Ma & Pa’s Horse Drawn Hay Rides/Fall HarvestCome join us for our annual fall harvest celebra-

tion.The bears aren’t hibernating yet. Take one ofour horse drawn hay rides,something new addedevery year! Pick out your favorite pumpkin from ourwide variety including white, orange, pink and blueones! Sample our fabulous apple cider and ouraward winning maple syrup. Runs the weekends inSeptember thru the end of October. Check thedates on our website. Horse drawn hay rides areweather permitting and are from 12 Noon until 4:00pm Saturday, 12 Noon until 4:00 pm on Sunday.Pumpkin Painting and something new this season,check out our website! Cost is only $4.00 Adults,Kids 12 & Under $3.00, Children 2 and Under Free.Includes apple cider and maple cookie! Please call440-548-5521 with any questions or visit our web-

site at www.maandpas.com. Ma & Pa’s Gift Shack |440-548-5521 | www.maandpas.com

Sep 22, 2019 - Sep 24, 2019 (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)Apple Butter & CiderWeekendLake Metroparks Farmpark continues a tradition

of celebrating the harvest season with a weekendall about apples! Get a taste of apple cider, sample avariety of apples and help grind apples and presscider. Apple slushies are available at the Apple CiderBar. Visitors may also enjoy our Showman’s Circlearea, including a farm-themed playground and cov-ered shelter for live animal demonstrations. Littlefarmers can pedal their way on mini tractorsthrough the farm maze on the Pedal Tractor Over-look. They can navigate the hay maze and play inthe kids’ areas. The whole family can explore thethree-acre corn maze, enjoy harvest-themed craftsand more. Regular Farmpark admission or member-ship applies. Please leave your pets at home! Petsare not permitted into Lake Metroparks Farmpark.Lake Metroparks Farmpark | www.lakemetroparks.

com/events-activities/events/apple-cider-weekend

Sep 28, 2019 - Sep 29, 2019 (9:00 am - 5:00 pm)HorsepowerWeekendLake Metroparks Farmpark continues a tradition

of celebrating the harvest season with the Horse-power weekend! Horses and tractors have beenused throughout the years for use in the harvest.Help plow the field with draft horses and watchother harvest activities provided by horsepower.See and hear antique tractors as the tractors paradethrough the park and talk with their owners aboutthe restoration process. Visitors may also enjoy ourShowman’s Circle area, including a farm-themedplayground and live animal demonstrations. Littlefarmers can pedal their way on mini tractorsthrough the farm maze on the Pedal Tractor Over-look. They can navigate the hay maze and play inthe kid’s areas. The whole family can explore thethree-acre corn maze. Regular Farmpark admissionor membership applies. Please leave your pets athome! Pets are not permitted into Lake MetroparksFarmpark. Lake Metroparks Farmpark www.lakeme-troparks.com/events-activities/events

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Sunday, August 25, 2019

Dr. JaneKukula, AuD

AUDIOLOGY

EricM. Parsons,M.D.

ShOULDErArthrOScOPY

Q: I have been diagnosedwith a rotator cuff

tear that requires repair.What are my chances ofreturning to sports aftersurgery, specifically golf

A: The recovery fromrotator cuff repair

requires patience, as therepaired tendon tissue mustbe allowed to undergo somebiologic healing before it cansafely be stressed. Patients areplaced into a specialized slingwhich they are expected to wearfor 4 to 6 weeks after surgery.The sling can be removed forbathing and changing clothesand for appropriate physicaltherapy, but no purposeful,active movement of theshoulder is permitted as thiscan compromise the healingprocess. The optimal approachto physical therapy followingrotator cuff repair remainsa topic of ongoing researchwithout widespread consensus.Most research favors a veryslow progression of therapy,with a brief period of completerest followed by several weeksof passive movement of theshoulder where the patient doesnot assist in the movement ofthe arm.Once patients enter thestrengthening phase of theirrehabilitation, typically 3months following surgery, itis often safe to begin somevery light golf activity such asputting and some chipping.Greater caution may be advisedwhen surgery involves the leadarm in the golf swing (the leftarm for a right handed golfer),as the lead arm is stretched to agreater extent in the backswingand more active as a powersupplier in the downswing.A meta-analysis, which is alarge study pooling the resultsof multiple smaller studies on aparticular topic, was publishedin the American Journal ofSports Medicine in July of 2016by Klouche et al. It examined25 studies and over 800 patientswho had undergone rotatorcuff repair to determine howsuccessful the patients were atreturning to sports followingsurgery. The studies collectivelyshowed an 84.7% rate of returnto sports following surgerydemonstrating that the vastmajority of patients have anexcellent prognosis to get backto sports such as golf afterrotator cuff repair.While it may be frustratingfor the avid golfer to miss evena small portion of the golfingseason recovering surgery,given the predictable symptomrelief and the high rate ofsuccess getting back to sportslike golf, rotator cuff repairis typically a good long term

Yiannoula Sarris,M.Ed., LPc

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Q: My teen has neverbeen diagnosed with

social anxiety but, it is clearthat he really struggles insocial situations. I don’twant him on medicationbut, he is also reluctant togo to counseling becausehe feels like he is hopelessat this point. I don’t wanthim to look back and haveany regrets about not goingto school dances or Fridaynight Football games. Whatcan I do to help him?

A: If you feel yourteen is struggling

beyond the scope of whatyou feel is “normal teenagerbehavior” scheduling anappointment with a mentalhealth professional for aninitial intake assessmentappointment will provide himwith an appropriate diagnosis(if necessary) and treatmentrecommendations to consideras options. These options mayor may not include medication.However, your teen can learneffective coping strategies andsocial skills in the therapeuticspace without medication. Atherapist will work with yourteen to identify potentialchallenges in his treatment andwork with him to overcomethese obstacles collaborativelywhile increasing his motivationto participate in treatment.If your teen is reluctant

to meet with an individualtherapist, group therapy in amore intensive level of care maybe a more appropriate option.IOP group services can helpyour teen learn effective skillsto cope while seeking supportfrom other members who areexperiencing similar challenges.These coping skills can helpbuild self-esteem, eliminateineffective coping skills (somecases, potentially harmful) andincrease positive emotions.While in group setting, yourteen will learn how to practicebuilding and sustaining healthyrelationships. This higher levelof care will be more frequent insessions and shorter in lengthof treatment. The frequency ofsessions will also provide yourteen with optimal opportunityto implement new copingstrategies learned and reinforcepositive coping in a safe non-judgmental space.These signs should not be

ignored and for the well-beingof you and your son’s mentaland emotional health. I workwith a skilled team at PBHSto offer a variety of treatmentmethods to best suit yourunique needs. Our practiceutilizes Dialectical BehaviorTherapy (DBT), which is anevidence-based treatmentmethod. We will determine the

investment in the health of theaffected to shoulder.To view of a video of Dr.Parsons performing rotator cuffrepair visit ohioshouldercenter.com

Eric M. Parsons, M.D.Ohio Shoulder

center for ArthroscopyLake Orthopaedic

Associates, Inc.36060 Euclid Ave., Suite 104

Willoughby440-942-1050

9500 Mentor Ave., Suite 210Mentor

440-352-1711www.ohioshouldercenter.com

Michael E. rom,M.D

LASIK, cAtArActS& LENS IMPLANtS

Q: I seem to be gettingmore floaters the

older I get. What causesthem and is there anything Ican do?

A: Floaters are the tiny,dark colored specks

or cobwebs that float aroundwithin your field of vision. Theymay appear to drift around asyou move your eyes, and dartaway when you try to “look”at them directly. Floaters arenormal and a fairly commonissue that increases as we age.This is beacuase when we getolder, the vitreous or gel-likesubstance that fills the eyegradually thickens or shrinks.This thickening or shrinkingcauses floaters to occur as thevitreous pulls away from theretina. If you have a suddenincrease in floaters, especiallyif you have light flashes at thesame time, this could indicatea retinal detachment. A retinaldetachment is a serious issuethat requires immediate medicalattention. This occurs whenany part of the retina, the eye’slight-sensitive tissue, is lifted orpulled from its normal positionat the back of the eye. If leftuntreated, a retinal detachmentcan lead to permanent visualloss or even blindness. Thosewho experience a suddenincrease in floaters, flashes oflight in peripheral vision, or aloss of peripheral vision shouldsee their eye doctor as soon aspossible.Floaters can be annoying, butthey usually do not requiretreatment. If floaters becomefrequent and begin to affectvision, some surgeons willperform a vitrectomy, a surgicalprocedure that removes floatersfrom the vitreous fluid. Thisprocedure is only performedif absolutely necessary. Someophthalmologists now offerfloater removal using a yaglaser, which has proven to besuccessful for removing smallerfloaters.

Michael E. rom, M.D.Insight Eye center

Chardon (440) 286-1188Mentor (440 205-5840

www.insighteyecenter.com

best treatment plan for your sonor daughter which may includeour adolescent IOP, individualtherapy or medicationmanagement.

Yiannoula Sarris,M.Ed., LPc

Premier BehavioralHealth Services

8701 Mentor AveMentor 44060440-266-0770

Q: Does hearing lossreally cause dementia?

A: While the most commoncause of dementia is

aging, it is not inevitable thateveryone will develop it. Thosethat do develop dementia tend tohave other risk factors along withaging. Early onset hearing lossthat is left untreated is amongthose risks. Other risk factorsinclude hypertension, smoking,depression, physical activity,social isolation and diabetes.A study involving 2040 peopleage 50 and above, foundcompelling evidence of the linkbetween slower cognitive declineand the use of amplification withhearing in midlife (45-60 years ofage). They suggested that severalmechanisms may be involved toexplain the relationship betweenearly amplification and reductionin cognitive decline. Theory onewas that the use of amplificationin the form of hearing devices“reduced depression, andpromoted greater physicalactivity and self-efficacy,” all ofwhich guard cognitive function.Second, hearing devices reducesensory deprivation of the brain,depression and social isolation.Approximately 47 millionpeople have dementia and thatis expected to soar to more thandouble, 131 million people overthe next 30 years. Unknown tomany, is that 35% of those aged55 or older have significanthearing loss. The hope is thattreating hearing loss earlier in thedisease process will reduce thenumber of people who developdementia later in life. This hopeis supported by a recent studyfrom the EU. The first step togood hearing health is having abaseline audiologic assessment.We recommend a baselineaudiologic assessment by age 45years and the use of amplificationwhen indicated. Life SoundsGreat! Enjoy every moment.

the hearing centerAdvanced Audiology

concepts8897 Mentor Avenue

Mentor, 44060440-205-8848