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Middlefield Post Aug. 21, 2013

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GEAUGA COUNTY FAIR This is your Junior Fair Court ( l-r) Joey Roach, Josh Loveland, Amanda OReilly, Jenn Lanstrum, Kevin Borsi, Kelsey Rumburg, Travis Hamilton and Katie Daugherty

{ the great geauga county fair } Our Geauga County Junior Fair Band The Great Geauga County Junior Fair Band, comprised of students from area middle and high schools, will perform at the Great Geauga County Fair. The Junior Fair Band gives young musicians an opportunity to rehearse and perform a wide variety of music in a professional type of experience.

Membership is open to all brass, woodwind, and percussion students currently in sixth through 12th grades. Last year’s band had 80 participants coming from schools all across northeast Ohio. It is directed by Greg Hillis, also director of the Great Geauga County Fair Band. The group will perform Saturday and Monday of the fair. Make it a point to listen to and applaud these young musicians who add so significantly to the wonderful fair experience.

Youth interested in joining the Junior Fair Band should contact Greg Hillis, at 440-474-4106, or the Geauga Music Center at 440-286-8481.

Sarah Swanker

The Fair Through a Mother’s Eyes

By Sandi Swanker Someone once told me that riding is a family sport. Back then, I had no idea what that meant. Our daughter started riding 15 years ago at age 12, which, in the world of riding, was actually late. The good news was all her trainers voiced that she “was a natural in the saddle”. What the heck did that mean?

While Sarah was learning about the horse, preparing it to ride, riding it and grooming it, I was trying to learn what tack was: bridles and bits, girths and reins, English and Western…. yikes. As we started to go to horse shows there was even more to learn. Not only did I need to know about horse tack and show attire, I had to “interpret” the show bill! What the heck was equitation, or discipline rail, or showmanship; what about walk, trot vs. novice vs. open. I quickly realized that my role as a horse-show mom needed a lot of work. Luckily, I was with a number of other mothers who had about the same base line knowledge of equestrian sports. We were resourceful and shared what we learned and soon were able to share our knowledge with the next class of new show moms.

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County Fair was, of course, memorable. We were going to stall with the youth group that my daughter was with, The Trailblazers.

The first task was to come up with a theme to decorate the stalls. The work began with convincing my husband to make many black silhouette horses out of wood. Once they were made each rider decorated them with glitter glue including the name of their horse. These were nailed to each stall. With the addition of lights, the stalls were ready for each and every horse.

The horses arrived on Wednesday before the Fair actually began. For the next 120 hours, it was all about horses. The parents set up a tent outside of the stalls where at least one of us was “on duty” all of the time. The parents we met as a result in being a part of the “horse group” have remained friends, 10 years later. Each day when the alarm clock rang at 5:30 a.m., Sarah and I were off to the fairgrounds to feed the horse, muck the stall, get the horse exercised and ready for the first class at 8 a.m. I’ll tell you a secret…I was actually scared of the big horse, so I always volunteered for the non-horse duties ... getting a bucket of water, cleaning boots, getting the clothes. What I remember most is being there. Watching our daughter’s passion for horses grow with every ride, every win and every loss.

Throughout the weekend, there were a few tears, some hurt feelings, lots of smiles, confidence building award ribbons and much laughter. All the backstage drama went away when we watched our children smiling and happy, riding proudly on their horses. Each rider hung their ribbons over the stall of their horse. What a great display for fair goers to enjoy. It was so much fun to watch visitors wander through the barns; horses do make everyone smile.

At the end of this fair and each one after, we all were exhausted, including the horses and ready to go home. However, as we were driving the trailer back to the barn the conversation always included what we were going to do next year. The Great Geauga County Fair has been, and I think always will be, a memory maker.

Sandi Swanker Is a registered nurse who lives with her husband Jim in Munson. Their son is a firefighter/paramedic and a solider in the National Guard. Their daughter Sarah, who is passionate about horses, will graduate in December with a doctorate in Physical Therapy.

{ the great geauga county fair } Hooray It’s Fair Time

By Anna Fair

The drive into Burton seems like hours.

You’ve passed the fairgrounds multiple times in recent weeks, smiling to yourself each time you saw the beginnings of what was always the best part of the summer.

The crowd of people, the smell of your favorite fair foods, the sounds of laughter, screaming and music hit you all at once.

That’s when you realize that it’s finally here -- The Great Geauga County Fair.

The best part of the fair for me was always the anticipation. Trying to see if my favorite rides were up yet, wondering what new exciting things would be waiting. I had a fondness for the things that I could count on: certain rides, certain foods, the animals -- all things that wouldn’t be here without the people who are actually involved in the fair.

Micky Gilchrist, a boy scout from troop 6519, helps out with the fair almost a month before hand. They do the landscaping -- a task that takes up almost 3 hours and is completed every Tuesday for 3 weeks leading up to the fair. During the fair, his troop helps out with the fishing at the pond.

When I asked him what his favorite part of the fair was, he smiled and said that it had to be hanging out with his friends.

I asked my mother the same question.

She said that her favorite part was the horses and the donkeys -- another attraction that wouldn’t be there without the help of people involved in the fair -- specifically, 4-H. Jenny Jacobs, now a 21-year-old college student, looked back on her 4-H days with nothing but a positive light.

She explained how preparation for the fair started as early as February. Over the

summer they meet club requirements and set up fundraisers. They spend the week before the fair cleaning the grounds, decorating the stalls with a club theme and putting up posters. All of this was in addition to double-checking that the environment was safe for the horses, which arrive the Wednesday before the fair. After that, it’s all about getting the horses adjusted to their new surroundings.

She tells me that, while everyone is responsible for their horse, they also look out for others and make sure that no one is left out of the water and on their own.

Like many people I know, I haven’t gone to the fair in recent years. It becomes a yearly tradition for many families and, after kids reach a certain age, it loses its appeal.

This year, when you’re debating about going to the fair, ask the younger person in your life. Listen to them talk for hours about their favorite memories, and think back on yours. Keep in mind the people in who dedicate most of their year to the fair. Think about the sense of community that the fair brings those people, and what it could do for your family if you went to The Great Geauga County Fair.

Anna Fair a seventeen-year-old writer. She’s lived in Middlfield for almost 13 years, went to Cardinal Elementary and is currently attending OHDELA – the Ohio Distance and Electronic Learning Academy for her high school education. After she graduates, she plans on going to college to get a communications degree and then become a published author. You can learn more about her different works at anastasialamuse. wordpress.com.

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By Devin Maze Ahh, it’s that time again! We find ourselves at the point where fall is right around the corner from us. It is a time when everything begins to change. The wind begins to blow, the leaves begin to change colors, and the kids are starting yet another year in school. And then it happens, just when you thought everything was beginning to slow down, the Geauga Fair is back and it is coming to Burton.

If you are new to the Geauga County area, why not make this place your oneway destination? Every year, people from all over the county go to the fair to simply have fun, and this place has a number of many great things to see and do, like entering a frog jumping contest or going on the magic tea-cup ride. This place was not only built to entertain you, but to give you and your family something to reminisce about in the future. It doesn’t matter how old you are, how hip or how cool you are. Everybody is allowed to visit The Great Geauga County Fair, so why not go when you can?

As a new resident of Geauga County, I can only say that I’ve been there for at least one time in my life, but the stories my friends told me kept me interested and intent on going back this year. The stories were astonishing, and listening to

other people’s experience at the fair made me want to go there. There are actually a lot of things you can do at the fair that I wasn’t even aware about until now. We all know you can ride the rides, but can you handle the excitement of being able to sit and watch an actual Demolition Derby? Or what about witnessing the mind-blowing stunts that the BMX riders perform in the bike rallies? Yep, there are a ton of things you can do at the fair, and this is only just a percentage of what you can do. Those who own pigs can enter their auction for a chance to win hundreds of dollars. Horse Pulling competitions are also common at the fair, where a person was known to win up to $5,000 dollars for their efforts and hard work. Feeling lucky? Why not see who’s got the fastest rooster in the chickenflying contest? You can also participate in the Fair’s famous harness racing, Diaper Dashes, eating contests, and the BandO-Rama. If nothing else, why not walk around and hang with your friends there.

After all, there’s nothing more enjoyable than hanging out with the people you care about. Due to my experience, I think that’s what the fair is all about, and I’m sure I speak for a lot of people who are reading this.

Country Fair Let’s all go to the country fair, there’s blossoms and ribbons and hope in the air. The harvest’s in, the endless bin, and Grandpa can bring the old mare. For not long ago to another sound, men of great virtue stood their ground, their world spinning round and round. And lest we forget their treasured souls, ‘midst blossoms and ribbons and stones in a row, ‘round the merry-go-round we go. Our time is sweet in a Country fair. ~ Author unkown

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Kevin Borsi Kevin, the son of Craig and Donna Borsi, graduated from Newbury High School and Auburn Career Center in 2013. While in high school, he was active in the band and played baseball. He has been in 4-H, starting as a Cloverbud, since 2001. He was in the Bunny Bunch and is currently in The Pygmy Connection. He is also very involved with Boy Scouts, earning the rank of Eagle Scout this year. Kevin currently works at Holly Hill Nursing Home and plans to attend Lakeland Community College to earn a business degree.

Travis Hamilton Travis, the son of Edward and Joy Hamilton, has been in 4-H for 12 years, showing and selling market steers, chickens, and hogs.

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Josh Loveland The Geauga County 4-H program has been a big part of his life for the past 10 years, raising swine and lambs through Little Porkers 4-H Club. He has served as president, vice president, and health officer in the club. He is currently a member of Junior Leaders, Junior Fair Board and is a livestock sale ambassador. Josh is the son of Rick and Maria Loveland and a senior at Ledgemont High School where he plays football and basketball. He is involved other leadership positions such as Relay for Life as captain, Teen Institute youth staff, he is school newspaper editor, Kindness Corps president and student council president.

Joey Roach Joey is the current president of the Flockmasters 4-H club. He has also held the offices of news reporter, treasurer, and vice president. He has been a member of Flockmasters for 11 years, during which he has raised ducks, chickens and turkeys, along with entering photographs and vegetables in The Great Geauga County Fair.

Joey was a recipient of the 4-H Gold Medal Award for Poultry in 2012. He qualified for, and attended, the Ohio State Fair with his “You Are the Athlete” project, focusing on sports nutrition and sportsmanship.

He attended 4-H Camp Whitewood as a camper, winning both the Head and Heart of Camp Awards. He then became a camp counselor, where he won the Most Outstanding Camp Counselor Award in 2012. He is a member of the Geauga County Junior Fair Board and attends the Ohio Fair Managers convention in Columbus yearly.

Joe is a senior at Cardinal High, where he holds a 3.7 GPA, plays football, wrestles, and is a member of student council. Joey is also a PSEO student at Kent State. Besides the community service he provides with the Flockmasters, Joey participates in Relay For Life and is a blood donor. Joey works as a dishwasher at JD’s Post House in Parkman and is a part time DJ. He plans to attend The Ohio State University in the future.

In his spare time, he plays guitar, works on cars, plays Xbox and sleeps. He lives in Huntsburg with his parents, Jim and Amy.

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Katie Daugherty

Katie Daugherty Katie is the daughter of Doug and Wendy Daugherty of Chardon. She is a Chardon High School senior participating in marching band and symphonic band all four years and a Drum Line squad leader.

She is a senior mentor and a 2013 graduate of Leadership Geauga. Katie has been a member of 4-H for 11 years, currently serving as the Swingin’ Hams president and a member of Junior Leaders, Junior Fair Board and Breeders and Feeders, all for 3 years. She attended Camp Whitewood for 10 years as a camper and then a counselor, also serving on the Youth Advisory Board.

Katie works part time at RNJ Services in Huntsburg Township. She enjoys volunteering at the Maple Festival, Geauga Senior Home, and buying, wrapping and delivering gifts to less fortunate families in Geauga County. She believes it would be an honor to represent Geauga County across Ohio as the Junior Fair Queen.

Jenn Lanstrum Jenn has been a member of Giggles n’ Stitches, Polly Pinners and Flockmasters 4-H Clubs. As a member of Grange, she served as the 2011-2012 Ohio State Female Youth Ambassador and on the 2012-2013 Ohio State Youth Committee. She has represented 4-H and Grange on Junior Fair Board for the past 3 years. She has done sewing 4-H since age 9 and has also completed projects in cooking, cake decorating and market lambs.

You have probably seen her at the Pomona Grange Diner at the top of the midway or running various shows at Fair. Jenn is the daughter of Brian and Chris Lanstrum of West Farmington.

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Amanda O’Reilly Amanda is the daughter of Kevin and Amysue O’Reilly and lives in Parkman with her family. She has been in 4-H for 12 years and is currently vice president of the Junior Fair Board, secretary of Flockmasters, and a member of Junior Leaders and Breeders & Feeders. She has taken market lambs, laying hens, broilers, steers, sewing projects and other miscellaneous projects. She represented Geauga County 4-H at Citizenship Washington Focus in Washington D.C. this summer and serves as an Ohio 4-H Ambassador. She enjoys volunteering with Nike Reuse-A-Show, Blue-to-Green Denim Collection, playing cards at the County Home and sponsoring Christmas Families. Amanda is part of the St. Helen’s Life Teen youth group and attends Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin as a junior. She is part of Ski club, Science Olympiad, Mu Alpha theta Math Club and alter serves for school masses.

Kelsey Rumburg Kelsey is the daughter of Ed and Mary Beth Rumburg of Hambden. She has one older brother, Aaron. She graduated from Chardon High School and Lakeland Community College in May of 2012 and is currently pursuing a business degree at The Ohio State University. She has been actively involved in 4-H for the past 12 years, raising poultry in All Cooped Up and beef and swine in Geauga Beef & Swine 4-H Club. She is a member of the Junior Fair Board, where she served as vice president for 2 years, a camp counselor for 3 years, and a member of Junior Leaders 4-H club. She is the current president of the Ohio State Fair Junior Fair Board and actively involved in Farm Bureau. She would be honored to represent her home as the 2013 Junior Fair Queen.

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By Isaac Ray

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I want to invite all citizens in Geauga county and beyond to The Great Geauga County Fair. There are so many fun things to do. You can look at and maybe even pet someone’s animals if the owner gives you permission. Many children in the 4-H program are in separate clubs that specialize in different farm animals. The club I belong to is Feathers and Fleece. In our club all the kids raise either poultry or lambs as projects. In poultry, kids raise chickens, ducks, or turkeys or all if they want.

The kids in Feathers and Fleece can also raise one, two or three lambs for market. Some kids may raise breeding flocks. To take an animal to the fair, kids have to know how much and what food to feed their animals. They need to walk the lambs to develop muscle and to tame lambs. For market chickens you have to build ramps and other things to make sure the chickens also develop muscle.

I do not raise ducks or turkeys but the same principles I assume also are there. After that the kids have to pass a test called skillathon. This test covers diseases, where to inject shots, dunf (drug use notification) forms which they have to turn in before the fair, cuts of meat, if your animal is too hot, cold or if there is a draft. They must complete a workbook for each different species of animal, and medication forms if your animal gets sick. Once the kids pass this test that varies in difficulty depending on age and year in the project. When your animal is at fair you can enter in shows that vary in difficulty and age. There are two basic types of shows: market shows and showmanship. Once you acquire ribbons you can strap them on your jeans so you look better when you are trying to sell your animal. There are two sales this year. The sale for poultry and rabbits is held in a tent across from the arena.

The second sale is in the arena and is for large animals including lambs, hogs, goats, beef, and dairy baskets. On Saturday, the poultry and rabbit sales start at 3:30 p.m. and the large animal sale begins at 5 p.m. If you want to look at animals before the sale you can go around and look at the different barns that are kept clean by 4-H members. Even on hot days, it is nice to come to the fair because 4-H members run a milkshake booth everyday where you can buy chocolate, vanilla, strawberry, or even mix two or three flavors. All around, coming to The Great Geauga County Fair is a win-win.

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Every one completed their projects and were able to participate in style revue. One member, Emily Nuzum, even advanced to state fair and traveled to Columbus to participate in the state fair’s style revue.

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As the summer comes to an end and the Geauga County Fair rolls around, Rider’s Express 4-H Club will be finishing up yet another eventful year. The club members have taken part in monthly meetings, many clinics and horse shows and a handful of community service projects. These dedicated members threw a Valentine’s Day Party for the residents at The Weils, cleaned up Geauga Park District’s Frohring Meadows, helped Punderson State Park employees dig up and replant a vegetable garden and collected items for the Food-a-Thon food drive. All of these events were a great way to give back to the community as well as spend time and bond as a club. Rider’s Express is comprised of members of different ages, schools, and riding abilities and is open to anyone that shares a love for horses. If you are interested in joining Rider’s Express, please contact the advisor, Cheryl Moone, at 440-7083366, e-mail her at tkmoone@gmail.com or visit the club at The Great Geauga County Fair.

By Kelli Briggs

Breeders and Feeders

Breeders and Feeders held their annual summer picnic meeting on July 27. Due to inclement weather it was moved inside. Discussed at the meeting were items to prepare us for the fair. The display board for the beef barn and the booth decorations for the Junior Fair Building were discussed. All members must have their fair pictures with their market animal turned in at our barn setup meeting on Sunday, Aug. 25. These pictures must be 4 x 6 and printed horizontally. We also discussed what should be included in the letter to our buyers.

Members were reminded to make sure to remind the buyer’s of the new starting time of 3:30 p.m. for the small animals in the tent across from the arena and the large animals would start at 5 p.m. in the arena. Also discussed was the refreshment table and the members needing to bring a dozen snack items bagged individually for the buyers to enjoy. Weigh-in times were discussed and given for each species, if you have questions, please ask your project advisor. Breeders and Feeders members hope to see you at the fair.

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The 2013 Junior Fair Board The Geauga County Junior Fair Board is comprised of members representing youth organizations from across the county including 4-H, Farm Bureau, GHPA, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts and Grange. The purpose of Junior Fair Board shall be to promote the interests of Geauga County youth through educational exhibits and activities at the Great Geauga County Fair. To become a representative of the Junior Fair Board, a youth must be at least 14 years of age or a freshman in high school. Youth must first complete an application. Potential members then go through an interview process. Finally, the selected youth are notified and then begin a rewarding Fair experience.

Here is a list of the Geauga County 2013 Junior Fair Board members who have been working so hard to make your 2013 fair experience the best one ever. Jonathan Anderson, Rachel Banks, Kayla Borsi, Kelli Briggs, Haley Calkins, Brie Carr, Joseph Cermak Berkeley Chadwick, Danielle Daugherty, Katie Daugherty, Brian Depner, Marcella Dragolich, Heather Freeman, Jessica Gehring, Cambia Hamby, Makenzie Healy, Ryan Ivans, Maggie Kinkopf, Kodi Kitko, Jennifer Lanstrum, Gabriela Larkins, Josh Loveland, Sarah Miller, Jennifer Montazzoli, Sam Obringer, Amanda O’Reilly, Megan O’Reilly, Joey Roach, Betsy Sawyer, Jordyn Seredich, Victoria Sevich, Tom Somrack, Matthew VanDerSchuur, Kailyn Vontorcik, Dakota Ward, Kevin Ward, Kallie Weber, Joseph Wolf, Max Wolf, Graycen Wood and Kelsey Zimperman.

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By Nancy Huth

Fabulous Fair Food

There are many reasons why we like to wander about The Great Geauga County Fairgrounds.

Consider those cute fuzzy rabbits, smiling alpacas and regal looking llamas. Then there are beautiful hand crafted items on display, music shows to watch, rides to go on, races and competitions to root for. But if we’re really honest, one big reason is Fair Food.

After walking for hours the time arrives when you have to replenish your energy. Forget calories now and support the vendors. Besides, that freshly-squeezed lemonade has to be healthy.

The East Geauga Kiwanis Club, organized in 1958, has had a food stand at the Fair for almost 50 years. It has always stood at the walkway intersection across from the milking cow shed. The present attractive Swiss Chalet booth was designed and built in 2003 by Kiwanis member Bruce Brigham. The hot pulled-pork sandwiches are a big winner at the Fair. They were introduced in 2006 when sales of Swiss cheese and Trail baloney declined. According to organizer Claire Zurbuch, about 75 volunteers will serve you over the course of the five Fair days. Newbury Kiwanis members, students from Cardinal High School’s Key Club and from the Middle School’s Builders’ Club lend a hand.

There are three shifts working from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Long-time Kiwanis volunteer Jack Youshak said, “It’s great seeing people you know but haven’t seen for a long time.”

Besides pulled-pork the Kiwanis serves combo packs of Swiss cheese and trail baloney or sandwiches of the same. Former Kiwanis president Judy Breedlove boasts that in the course of a typical 5-day Fair 400 pounds of pork will be cooked. All profits, according to member Don Hunter, are returned to the community in the form of youth awards, school activities, senior citizen programs and emergency needs.

Want something to wash down that pork sandwich? Then head across the walkway to the 4-H milk shake stand which has been at the Fair since 1956. Ingredients for the shakes come from local suppliers. Approximately 200 4-H Club Members work at the milk shake booth over the 5 Fair days with 60 adult advisers/parents helping out. Don Ondrejka, project adviser, says proceeds from the milk shakes are donated back into the community in various forms. An example is college scholarships for 4-H members of Geauga County. Don also said that a common myth is that the milk for the shakes is piped directly from the cows being milked right next door. This is simply not true since the milk used for the shakes is a processed homogenized product.

Right beyond this 4-H stand are picnic tables and benches. So take your pulled-pork sandwich and chocolate milkshake and rest your weary feet for a while before heading out again to enjoy another side of the Great Geauga Fair.

“When I was tiny, the county fair came through town. Our parents took us and got tickets for the rides, even though I was scared to death of all of them. Edward was the one who convinced me to go on the merry-go-round. He put me up on one of the wooden horses and he told me the horse was magic and might turn real right underneath me, but only if I didn’t look down. So I didn’t. I stared out at the pinwheeling crowd and searched for him. Even when I started to get dizzy or thought I might throw up, the circle would come around again and there he was. After a while, I stopped thinking about the horse being magic, or even how terrified I was, and instead, I made a game out of finding Edward. I think that’s what family feels like. A ride that takes you back to the same place over and over.” ~ Jodi Picoult, Lone Wolf

{ the great geauga county fair } Geauga County 4-H Food-A-Thon

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By Marcia Reilly Geauga County. With the help of services Summer brings the beginning of many already available within the county and the things: graduation for high school seniors, participation of other 4-H clubs, the Geauga followed by congratulatory celebrations; County 4-H Food-A-Thon was launched, vacations for families; farmers planting and has been organized by the Hare Raisers corn fields and baling hay; gardeners 4-H Rabbit Club planting flower ever since. and vegetable E a c h seed; landscapers participating 4-H grooming lawns; club developed and 4-H members their own method and clubs gathering of collecting: throughout the individual, door-tocounty. For the door, as a group at past 9 years, the a shopping center, county 4-H clubs or canvassing have taken up a h o u s i n g collecting nondevelopment. p e r i s h a b l e fo o d Each club strives items and monetary Hare Raisers 4-H Club to collect more donations to help than the Hare Raisers and the other fellow fight hunger within Geauga County.

4-H clubs. Although the number of clubs On Aug. 8 and 9, the Geauga County participating in the food drive each year 4-H clubs finalized their summer collecting remains much the same, the number of to benefit the Geauga Hunger Task Force, those in need continues to grow as the and delivered the goods to the county country’s economic recovery struggles. fairgrounds for transport by Geauga This summer’s collection of County Job and Family Services. Members nonperishable items and monetary of the Hare Raisers 4-H Club, the sponsors donations will be presented to the president of the food drive, met at the rabbit barn of the Geauga Hunger Task Force on on the fairgrounds to count and box the Thursday, Aug. 29 at the monthly meeting items delivered to the rabbit barn by the of the Geauga County Commissioners, 17 Geauga County 4-H clubs registered to which will be held at the Pavilion on the participate in the competition.

Great Geauga County Fairgrounds. The The 4-H Food-a-thon began in the 4-H clubs which participated in the ninth summer of 2005 as a community service annual food drive collected a total of 1,736 project by a small group of 4-H youth nonperishable items and $2,650.79, which named the Hare Raisers. The members of will help with the constant need of the the Hare Raisers wanted a service project residents within Geauga County. that would be beneficial to residents of

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The Fair Through My Eyes

By Jenn Lanstrum

Every year the fair means a lot; the end of summer, beginning of school, the arrival of fall TV shows, but for me it means that the 5 busiest days of my year have arrived. As a member of both 4-H and Grange, as well as serving on the Junior Fairboard, I have a lot on my plate, but I wouldn’t give up a single second. This year I am also on the Junior Fair Court so I have even more to do, but I can’t wait. It all starts Thursday. Every morning you can find me from 6 to 9 a.m. at the Pomona Grange Diner at the top of the midway serving breakfast; stop by, I’d love to chat. From 9 a.m. on is shows, whether I’m running them or just helping out, it won’t be dull. After shows, I go back to the Grange booth to help close up, but I might sneak out to check out the midways. Friday it continues, breakfast at the Diner and on to the shows for the day. That evening is Coronation, where the 2013 King and Queen will be announced.

Next comes Saturday, and it slows down a little, you’ll find me in the barns getting things ready for the auction, running animals back and forth and having a ball. Sunday means Band-O-Rama to watch my brother perform with the Cardinal Huskies Marching Band, as well as spend time with friends. Monday is the last day, and also the quietest, this is the day Junior Fair kids venture forth from the barns to enjoy the last day of Fair, so you can bet I’ll be with them. It might be hectic, but it’s the way I spend my Fair and I love it.

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{ the great geauga county fair } Fine Art 4-H Judgement Day (left) Emily Nuzum’s did a fun polka dot covered scrapbook for her 4-H project. The project received good marks at the July 13 competition on the fairgrounds.

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(right) Amanda O’Reilly competed in The Truth About Tobacco and the One on One Mentoring projects July 13 on the fairgrounds. She is shown with part of her tobacco project. This talented youngster also made the lovely dress she’s wearing. (below, left) Meghan O’Reilly displays her One on One Mentoring project, she submitted for judging July 13 at the fairgrounds. (below, right) Taylor Davis is shown with her Scrapbooking 4-H project that was judged July 13 on the Geauga County Fairgrounds.

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THE 2013 GREAT GEAUGA COUNTY FAIR —Daily Schedule— Thursday, August 29, 2013 Youth Day

All Kids 18 and under Free Geauga Learn – a cooperative day of learning at The Great Geauga County Fair for sixth graders at West Geauga and Kenston Schools Demolition Derby at 8:30 p.m. in the Main Grandstand Chicken Flying Contest at noon in Small Grandstand with Jason Handman of WOIO Channel 19 as Host Fair Souvenirs available in the Domestic Arts Building Natural Resources Area is open from noon until 7 p.m.

8:00 a.m.

Jr. Fair Market Poultry Show - pen of 4 chickens Poultry Barn 8:30 a.m.

Jr. Fair Pack Goat Show Natural Resources Area

Jr. Fair Horse Show East Show Ring 9:00 a.m.

Jr. Fair Sheep Show Small Arena Jr. Fair Swine Show Arena 9:15 a.m.

Jr. Fair Hitch-Harness Goat Show Small Grandstand 11:00 a.m.

Jr. Fair Dairy Goat Show Auction Tent 11:30 a.m.

Woodcarving Demonstration Main Midway 12 noon Chicken Flying Contest Small Grandstand Sarah Nicole-Country/Christian Midway Stag

Jr. Fair Market Poultry Show - ducks & turkeys Small Arena 1:00 p.m.

Jr. Fair Garden Judging Jr. Fair Building Woodcarving Demonstration Main Midway Hedrick’s Racing Pigs Midway 1:15 p.m.

B & B Magic Show Midway Stag 2:00 p.m.

Rae Debevits - Country Midway Stage

Open Miniature Horse Show Small Grandstand 3:00 p.m.

Great Geauga Fair Band Vernon Howard Pavilion

4-H Cloverleaf’s - square dancers Jr. Fair Building

Jr. Fair Rabbit Breed Show Rabbit Barn Hedrick’s Racing Pigs Midway

Bats Incredible – Geauga Soil & Water District Natural Resources Area 3:30 p.m.

Woodcarving Demonstration Main Midway 4:00 p.m.

Jr. Fair Pygmy Goat Show Small Arena

Monarch Tagging & Release – Geauga Park DistrictNatural Resources Area 4:30 p.m.

Woodcarving Demonstration Main Midway

Archery Demonstration – Geauga Bowmen Natural Resources Area 5:00 p.m. Hedrick’s Racing Pigs Midway

Trapping Demonstrations – Ohio Trapper’s Assoc. Natural Resources Area 5:15 p.m.

B & B Magic Show Midway Stage 5:30 p.m.

4-H Horse Clubs Awards Jr. Fair Building 6:00 p.m.

Joe Lexso - Country Midway Stage

Retrievers, The Dogs That Make a Splash Natural Resources Area 6:30 p.m. Firemen’s Water Battle Main Grandstand Woodcarving Demonstration Main Midway 7:00 p.m.

Hot Air Balloon Ascension Main Grandstand Open Swine Show Arena

Jr. Fair King and Queen Contest Jr. Fair Stage Hedrick’s Racing Pigs Midway 7:30 p.m.

B & B Magic Show Midway Stage

Maple Town Square Dancers Bill Plants Pavilion 8:00 p.m.

Flag Drop/ National Anthem Main Grandstand

Great Geauga Fair Band Vernon Howard Pavilion

4-H Cloverleaf’s- Square Dancers Jr. Fair Building 8:30 p.m.

Demolition Derby Main Grandstand

Friday, August 30, 2013 Senior Citizen and Veterans’ Day

Age 65 and Older, and All Veterans - Admission Free Horse Pulls - Main Grandstand at 6 p.m.

Fair souvenirs available in the Domestic Arts Building Natural Resources Area open from noon until 7 p.m.

8:30 a.m.

9:00 a.m.

Jr. Fair Horse Show East Show Ring Jr. Fair Poultry Showmanship Auction Tent Jr. Fair Rabbit Showmanship Rabbit Barn Jr. Fair Beef Show Arena Jr. Fair Dairy Show Arena Open Dairy Goat Show Small Arena

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9:30 a.m.

Draft Horse Halter Show

Small Grandstand 11:30 a.m.

Woodcarving Demonstration Main Midway 12 Noon Sarah Nicole – Country Christian Midway Stage

Chardon Polka Band Jr. Fair Stage

Open Beef Show Arena 1:00 p.m.

Just “4” Fun Strolling

Hedrick’s Racing Pigs Midway 1:15 p.m.

B & B Magic Show Midway Stage 2:00 p.m.

Dixieland Band Strolling

Ohio Reptiles – Punderson State Park Natural Resources Area 2:30 p.m.

Just for the Fun of It/ Variety Midway Stage

Traveling Riverboat Show / Variety Strolling

4-H Cloverleaf’s – Square Dancers Jr .Fair Building

Jr. Fair Fancy Poultry Show Auction Tent 3:00 p.m.

The Great Geauga Fair Band Vernon Howard Pavilion

Windharps Bill Plants Pavilion

Woodcarving Demonstration Main Midway

Hedrick’s Racing Pigs Midway

Monarch Tagging & Release – Geauga Park District Natural Resources Area 4:00 p.m.

Firehouse Harmonicas Bill Plants Pavilion

Bats Incredible – Geauga Soil & Water District Natural Resources Area 4:30 p.m.

Penny Arcade Barbershop Strolling

Woodcarving Demonstration Main Midway 5:00 p.m.

Hedrick’s Racing Pigs Midway

Live Birds of Prey & Friends – Lake Metro Parks Natural Resources Area 5:15 p.m.

B & B Magic Show Midway Stage 6:00 p.m.

Horse Pull Main Grandstand

Briana Stitler/ Variety Midway Stage

B & B Magic Balloons Strolling

Horseshoes – Open Doubles (Burton Horseshoe Club) Wayne LuomaCourts

Trapping Demonstrations – Ohio Trapper’s Assoc. Natural Resources Area 6:30 p.m.

Archery Demonstration – Geauga Bowmen Natural Resources Area 7:00 p.m.

Hot Air Balloon Ascension Main Grandstand

Championship Ranch Sorting East Show Ring

The Great Geauga Fair Band Vernon Howard Pavilion

4-H Cloverleafs- Square Dancers Jr. Fair Building

Woodcarving Demonstration Main Midway

Hedrick’s Racing Pigs Midway 7:45 p.m.

B & B Magic Show Midway Stage 8:00 p.m.

Chris Higbee – Country Small Grandstand

Saturday, August 31, 2013 Apple Pie Day, Apple Pie Auction at 2:30 p.m.

Jr. Fair Livestock sales: Small Animal – 3:30 p.m. in Auction Tent and Large Animal – 5 p.m. in arena Demolition Derby at 8:30 p.m. – Main Grandstand Natural Resources Area open from noon to 7 p.m.

Fair souvenirs available in the Domestic Arts Building 8:00 a.m.

Donkey and Mule Show Small Grandstand 8:30 a.m.

Jr. Fair Horse Show East Show Ring Open Rabbit Show Rabbit Barn 9:00 a.m.

Open Dairy Show Arena Open Sheep Show Small Arena Open Poultry Show Poultry Barn 10:00 a.m.

Jr. Fair Small Animal Show Junior Fair Building

Horseshoes – Open Class (Burton Horseshoe Club) Wayne Luoma Courts 11:00 a.m.

Hedrick’s Racing Pigs Midway 11:30 a.m.

Woodcarving Demonstration Main Midway

Jr. Fair Band Vernon Howard Pavilion 12 Noon Madi Lee – Variety Midway Stage Chordials- Barbershop Quartet Strolling

The Pickniks – 50s Music Bill Plants Pavilion 12:30 p.m.

Harness Horse Racing Main Grandstand 1:00 p.m.

The Great Geauga Fair Band Vernon Howard Pavilion Woodcarving Demonstration Main Midway Hedrick’s Racing Pigs Midway 1:15 p.m.

B & B Magic Show Midway Stage 1:30 p.m. Dixieland Band Strolling

Live Birds of Prey & Friends – Lake Metro Parks Natural Resources Area 2:00 p.m.

Livestock Buyers Registration starts Arena Jr. Fair Style Show Jr. Fair Building

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Retrievers, The Dogs That Make a Splash Natural Resources Area 2:30 p.m.

Apple Pie Auction Vernon Howard Pavilion

The Hobos- Polka Midway Satge 3:00 p.m.

Hedrick’s Racing Pigs Midway

Ohio Reptiles – Punderson State Park Natural Resources Area 3:30 p.m.

B & B Balloons Strolling Small Animal Livestock Sale Auction Tent Archery Trick Shooting – Geauga Bowmen Natural Resources Area 3:45 p.m.

Monarch Tagging & Release – Geauga Park District Natural Resources Area 4:00 p.m.

Woodcarving Demonstration Main Midway 4:30 p.m.

Fort Huntsburg Band – Country Jr. Fair Stage

Bats Incredible – Geauga Soil & Water District Natural Resources Area 5:00 p.m.

Large Animal Livestock Sale Arena Walnut Hill Cloggers Jr. Fair Building Hedrick’s Racing Pigs Midway 5:15 p.m.

B & B Magic Show Midway Stage

Live Birds of Prey & Friends – Lake Metro Parks Natural Resources Area 5:30 p.m.

Geauga Highlanders Strolling Woodcarving Demonstration Main Midway 6:00 p.m.

Firemen’s Water Battle Main Grandstand Second Chance – Variety Midway Stage

Archery Trick Shooting – Geauga Bowmen Natural Resources Area 6:30 p.m.

Retrievers, The Dogs That Make a Splash Natural Resources Area 7:00 p.m.

Hot Air Balloon Ascension Main Grandstand Traveling Riverboat Show - Variety Strolling

The Great Geauga Fair Band Vernon Howard Pavilion

4-H Cloverleafs – Square Dancers Jr. Fair Building Woodcarving Demonstration Main Midway Hedrick’s Racing Pigs Midway 7:30 p.m.

Pony Pull Small Grandstand B & B Magic Show Midway Stage 8:00 p.m.

Flag Drop and Anthem Main Grandstand Peter Nero – Rock-N-Roll Midway Stage Fort Huntsburg Band Jr. Fair Stage 8:30 p.m.

Demolition Derby Main Grandstand

Sunday, September 1, 2013 Band-O-Rama – high school marching bands perform, Main Grandstand at 1:30 p.m.

Rooster Crowing Contest 4 p.m. Small Arena hosted by Mark Nolan of WMJI Radio Truck and Tractor Pulls at the Main Grandstand at 6 p.m.

Natural Resources Area open from noon to 7 p.m.

Fair Souvenirs are available in the Domestic Arts Building 8:30 a.m.

Pony Show, Draft Horse & Pony Hitch Classes Small Grandstand Open Western Horse Show East Show Ring 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service Jr. Fair Stage

Anyone Can Bake Contest Jr. Fair Building

Horseshoes – Class D Wayne Luoma Courts 11:00 a.m.

Hedrick’s Racing Pigs Midway 11:30 a.m.

Woodcarving Demonstration Main Midway 12 noon Geauga K-9 West of Floral Hall Second Chance – Variety Midway Stage Dixieland Band Strolling

Hammit & Kovich – puppets and music Bill Plants Pavilion 1:00 p.m.

Flag Drop and Anthem by Maria Vrenko Main Grandstand

Woodcarving Demonstration Main Midway Hedrick’s Racing Pigs Midway

Archery Trick Shooting – Geauga Bowmen Natural Resources Area 1:15 p.m.

B & B Magic Show Midway Stage 1:30 p.m. Band-O-Rama Main Grandstand

Lea Marra - country Jr. Stage

Live Birds of Prey & Friends – Lake Metro Parks Natural Resources Area 2:00 p.m.

Take II – Variety Midway Stage Chordials – Barbershop Quartet Strolling

Horseshoes – Class B Wayne Luoma Courts 2:30 p.m.

Woodcarving Demonstration Main Midway

Retrievers, The Dogs That Make a Splash Natural Resources Area 3:00 p.m.

Federal Rebels - Bluegrass Domestic Arts Building

The Great Geauga Fair Band Vernon Howard Pavilion Diaper Dash Jr. Fair Building Hedrick’s Racing Pigs Midway 3:30 p.m.

B & B Balloons Strolling

Trapping Demonstrations – Ohio Trapper’s Assoc. Natural Resources Area 4:00 p.m.

Rooster Crowing Contest Small Arena Firemen’s Water Battle Main Grandstand

Mapletown Square Dancers Bill Plants Pavilion

Monarch Tagging & Release – Geauga Park District Natural Resources Area

4:30 p.m.

Penny Arcade – Barbershop Quartet Strolling Swamp Rattlers – Variety Jr. Fair Stage 4:45 p.m.

Live Birds of Prey & Friends – Lake Metro Parks Natural Resources Area 5:00 p.m.

Woodcarving Demonstration Main Midway Hedrick’s Racing Pigs Midway 5:15 p.m.

B & B Magic Show Midway Stage 5:30 p.m.

Walnut Hill Cloggers Jr. Fair Building

Bats Incredible – Geauga Soil & Water District Natural Resources Area 5:45 p.m.

Flag Drop and Anthem by Maria Vrenko Main Grandstand 6:00 p.m.

Truck and Tractor Pull Main Grandstand Geauga Highlanders Strolling

Archery Demonstration – Geauga Bowmen Natural Resources Area 6:15 p.m.

Maria Vrenko – Variety Midway Stage 6:30 p.m.

Woodcarving Demonstration Main Midway

Retrievers, The Dogs That Make a Splash Natural Resources Area 7:00 p.m.

Hot Air Balloon Ascension Main Grandstand

The Great Geauga Fair Band Vernon Howard Pavilion Hedrick’s Racing Pigs Midway 7:30 p.m.

Geauga County Fair Horse Challenge Small Grandstand Maple Mt. Quartet Strolling

4-H Cloverleafs Square Dancers Jr. Fair Building 7:45 p.m.

B & B Magic Show Midway Stage 8:00 p.m.

The Switch Band – Classic Rock Jr. Fair Stage 8:30 p.m.

Recess Band - Rock Midway Stage Traveling Riverboat Show - Variety Strolling

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Open English Horse Show East Show Ring 10:00 a.m.

Horseshoes – Class C Wayne Luoma Courts 11:00 a.m.

Jr. Fair Showmanship Sweepstakes Arena 11:30 a.m.

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Horseshoes – Class A Wayne Luoma Courts Hedrick’s Racing Pigs Midway 2:30 p.m.

Trapping Demonstrations – Ohio Trapper’s Assoc. Natural Resources Area 2:45 p.m.

Flag Drop and Anthem Main Grandstand 3:00 p.m.

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Susan Roberts was given Outstanding of the Day and advanced to State Fair in ‘Accesories for Teens.’ Maggie Eibler also won Outstanding of the Day and Alternate to State Fair in ‘Sew Fun,’ while Samantha Henrikson, Lillian Ostrander, and Madison Thomas received Outstandings of the Day in the same category. In ‘Clothing for High School,’ I won Outstanding of the Day and advanced to State Fair, while Caroline Walker took Outstanding of the Day and Alternate to State Fair. Sarah Miller was also awarded Outstanding of the Day and was the State Fair qualifier in ‘Outer Layers.’ Katherine Baumgartner was given an Outstanding of the Day and qualified for State Fair in ‘Tops for Tweens.’

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In July, the 4-H Ambassadors presented the Junior Fair Livestock Sale opportunity to local business leaders at Great Lakes Outdoor Supply in Middlefield. (l-r) Chuck Nicols, Pat Preston, Dave Green, Jonathan Anderson, Matthew VanDerSchuur, Mackenzie Healy, Tyler Rendlesham, Leah Fine, Susan Roberts, Shelia Roberts, Jennifer Montazzoli, Anna Montazzoli, Max Wolf, Noah McCaskey, Joseph Wolf, Kelsey Rumburg, RJ Jefferson, Ralph Spidalieri, Alisha Faudie and Todd Montazzoli.

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By Sheila Roberts Geauga County 4-H clubs would like to attract more local business owners to the Junior Fair Livestock Auction, where the 4-H members sell the animals that they worked hard all year to raise. Raising animals teaches 4-H members life lessons like responsibility, teamwork, animal husbandry and patience. Buying these prize-winning animals is an excellent publicity opportunity for small local businesses and a chance to support Geauga County youth – not to mention a great way to get tasty, locally raised meat and a tax-deductible purchase.

4-Hers want to get the word out! The Junior Fair Livestock Auction will be held at the Great Geauga County Fair in the Livestock Arena and the Auction Tent on Saturday, Aug. 31. The small animal auction starts at 3:30 p.m. and the large animal auction begins at 5 p.m.

The newly formed 4-H Ambassadors, a group of 15 4-H members, have created a presentation explaining everything about the Junior Fair livestock auction to present to local small businesses. In order to make the best presentation possible, the Ambassadors divided in to three small groups and each created a presentation about the Junior Fair Livestock Sale.

On July 17, the Ambassadors invited business leaders from the community to choose the winning presentation. Once the best presentation had been selected, some of the members were able to present for the first time to the Burton-Middlefield Rotary Club at the Welshfield Inn on July 31. The Ambassadors also spoke to the Middlefield Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, Aug. 13 at the Middlefield Historical Society underloft. The 4-H Ambassadors look forward to many more opportunities to share with local businesses. If you would like them to present to your business or community group, please contact Todd Montazzoli at Todd.Montazzoli@us.nestle.com.

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Amid the endless sights and sounds of The Geauga Geauga County Fair, be sure to swing by the Park District’s building for a preview of its upcoming exhibit, Something’s Afoot: Nature Just Can’t Stay Put. It is in the Natural Resources Area on the Fairgrounds and will be open Aug. 29 through Sept. 2 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Since 1996, the Park District’s open wood building has given fairgoers a taste of what their local parks have to offer. This year’s interactive displays showcase a motion-themed exhibit opening in November at The West Woods Nature Center in Russell Township.

Movement takes place by land, water and sky. Enjoy highlights of all three at the fair.

Black Bears have been spotted in Geauga County. But if they’re here, why we don’t see them more often? Play a game to navigate a Black Bear through suburbia via green corridors.

If the weather is good, foot traffic at the fair can be hectic. Ease your mind by dropping a duck into moving water, or watch nature’s movers and shakers in slow-motion in the Motion Picture Theater. See how different seeds disperse on a breeze using the power of a single finger. Visit a live insect terrarium for the sights and sound of insect motion.

Working with some extra energy? Put your young’uns in the grassy Animal Olympics course to imitate the ways different critters scoot, slither and swim. Order a list of animals by maximum speed for a chance to win a gift basket, stocked with a big bottle of pure maple syrup collected this year from Swine Creek Reservation’s sugar bush. Stand on the compass rose to learn which direction Monarchs and birds fly south each winter. Speaking of which, why is the Monarch display empty? Where are all the Monarchs this year? Let a naturalist give you the scoop.

Friendly staff members and volunteers will always be available to answer questions about Nature exploration, programs and policy, or to take a note and have someone get back to you. Admission to the fair is $7 for adults and free for kids age 12 and younger, with discounts available on certain days. Learn more about the discounts and what else this year’s fair has to offer at http://geaugafair.com.

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Not all Animals are in Stalls at the Fair There will be some hardworking Geauga County animals that you won’t see in stalls or cages at the fair. Some will be competing. There will be a Chicken-Flying Contest, Thursday, Aug. 29 beginning at noon at the Small Grandstand. Hens and roosters both compete, but not against each other. There is a prize for the longest flight of a hen and a rooster. Then the girls get a day off and the boys step in for the Rooster Crowing Contest on Sunday, Sept. 1 at 4 p.m. at the Small Arena. Roosters have 15 minutes to crow, and whoever is most vocal and calls out the most wins. The next day, Monday, Sept. 2, amphibians abound at the Small Grandstand for the Frog Jumping Contest at 3 p.m. in the Indoor Arena. We can all take pride in these high jumpers – contestants are required to be local varieties, so no imported frogs will be taking any trophies. The Great Geauga County Fair Record is 14 feet, 8 inches, so let’s see if that record gets broken this year, If horses are your thing, be at the fair Friday, Aug. 30 at 6 p.m. for the Horse Pulling Contest. It’s a free show located at the Main Grandstand. Enjoy Harness Horse Racing at the Great Geauga County Fair on Saturday, Aug. 31. This live horse racing starts at 12:30 p.m. in the Main Grandstand.

While you’re at the fair, grab a snack and take some time out to watch these exciting animal competitions. May the best chicken, horse, rooster and frog win!

Help Hiram’s Pets The Hiram Police Department is excited to announce that they are now a People Care Pet Pantry donation drop-off site. The People Care Pet Pantry is an organization providing families with pets the needed resources to keep the pets in their homes during financial crisis and hardships. Doing so reduces owner surrenders to overtaxed animal shelters, reduces medically unnecessary euthanasia, and help families honor their responsibility to provide life long, loving homes for their pets. Portage County currently has several dropoff sites where folks can donate cat/dog food, pet toys, pet health care and other essential items, for families in Portage County who have fallen upon financial hardships. “I am excited and proud to be part of this program,” Chief Ed Samec said. “There are many area families who are in financial crisis and have pets. This program helps keep the pets in the homes and provides food, healthcare items, and toys to the beloved pets who are a vital part of our families.” Donations can be dropped off at the Hiram Police Department lobby 24/7 located at 11617 Garfield Road in Hiram (44234). People Care Pet Pantry will be at the Hiram Police Department “Fill-a-Police Car” Food Drive/ Pet Adoption event on Sept. 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hiram Police Department. Please bring items to help support your neighbors and their furry family members.

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CLaRidON BaRNs.

QUALITY STORAGE BUILDINGS Built by Amish Craftsmen 800-538-2276

Serving Northeast Ohio with Quality Storage Buildings Since 1981

Beat the Rush! Big Savings!

Get your ‘FAIR’ Deal Now!

13461 AQUILLA ROAD CHARDON, OHIO

15% OFF

Any Option / Any Model / Any Style / Any Size

A SAvingS of $377 on A deluxe 10 x 16 , our most popular model Built on your site by Amish Craftsmen

440.285.2509

440-285-2428

Buy ONe Get ONe FRee

Expires 12/01/13. Motorized Golf Cart Required. Valid any time Monday thru Friday and after 1:30 pm on Saturday, Sunday & Holidays. Tee time suggested on weekends & Holidays. This coupon is not valid toward group outings, specials or league play.

GOlF cOuRse

2Nd GReeNs Fee!

WHEN FIRST GREENS FEE IS PURCHASED AT REGULAR PRICE

tuesday special!

18 HOLES + GREENS FEE + CART

13065 MAYFIELD RD.

HUGE DISPLAY

CHARDON, OH

27 HOLE PUBLIC

‘The Road to Quality’ www.claridonbarns.com

2000

$

ALL STEEL CARPORTS • BUILDINGS • PAVILIONS • SWINGS • GLIDERS ADIRONDACK CHAIRS • PICNIC TABLES • ACCESSORIES

Valid all day, all ages.

Expires 12/01/13

seNiOR special!

FOR GREENS FEE and CART

2100

$

Valid all day, all ages.

Expires 12/01/13

27 hOle special!

GREENS FEE + CART + LUNCH

3500 $4800

$

MON-FRI

WEEKENDS

Valid all day, all ages.

Expires 12/01/13

Southwind

drilling Co. inC.

Specializing in Water Well Drilling Since 1988

Residential • CommeRCial • muniCipal

Need a New Water Well?

Then call a water well drilling specialist that drills with a modern rotary drill rig and uses plastic well casing that will not rust!

Most wells drilled in one day or less!

No job too small or too big!

We do it all when it comes to your water well needs.

The installation above of a 12 inch well beside the Ohio river is one example of a job Southwest Drilling has done for the oil and gas industry.

PHONE

440-632-5165 Or 440-693-4631 SHOP ADDRESS:

17565 Kinsman Road Middlefield

BRIAN WILSON Owner & Driller

GALE KNIGHT Assistant Driller

DAWNA WILSON

Owner & Office Manager

OFFICE ADDRESS: 8480 Girdle Road Middlefield

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Greener. Cleaner. Better.

BioBlocks are a carbon neutral, renewable, environmentally friendly alternative to traditional home and industrial heating fuel.

Their optimal size, shape, and density produce a long, even output of heat.

BioBlocks burn cleaner and more efficient than firewood, and are ideal for fireplaces and woodstoves, as well as campfires, outdoor fire pits, and grilling.

BioBlocks are made from 100% recycled hardwood and contain no chemicals or artificial binders.

Kiln Drie d Sawdust $3.00

JS Stairs 16118 Old State Rd., Middlefield 440-632-5680

Attention RoofeRs & HomeowneRs! AJ & J ROLL-OFF CONTAINERS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL

a container can be delivered to your job site or home.

10-15-20 Yards

– estate cleanups –

call JIM - cell: 440-336-0544 HOMe: 440-834-1282 26 { Middlefield Post }

Aug. 21, 2013

Who has the Best Apple Pie Recipe?

Do you make the best apple pie around ? Do you love an Auction? Then join in on the Great Geauga County Fair’s Apple Pie Contest and Auction on Saturday, Aug. 31.

Pies will be accepted that day from 9 a.m. until noon in the Domestic Arts Hall. Cash prizes are awarded to the first three places of each class and the winner’s names will appear in the 2014 Fair Book and local publications.

An auction will be held following judging at 2:30 p.m. in the Vernon Howard Band Pavilion (in front of the Antique Hall). The public is welcome to attend and purchase a delicious dessert. Any amount paid in excess of $15 per pie is tax deductible.

All proceeds benefit the Fair Auxiliary and are used for grounds and building improvement projects. See page 35 of the 2013 Fair Book or visit www.geaugafair.com for complete rules and class explanations. Good luck!

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Summer Fun at the 4-H Style Review

Septic Tank Cleaning Co.

www.timfrankseptic.com

Kruis

Auto service Air Conditioning • Exhaust Suspension / Struts Alignment / Brakes • Tune-Ups Complete Diagnostics

440.636.5111 / 800.319.2847 Pro-Pump Bacteria • High Pressure Sewer & Drain Jetting System Renovation & Repair • Chlorine & Dechlorlnation Tablets

Providing Prompt & Professional Service Since 1966

Residential • Commercial

12860 Winagle Rd, Hiram (Troy Twp)

440-834-0186 Major Credit Cards Accepted

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