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Gone But Not Forgotten

By Ellie Behman Reading about The Great Geauga County Fair brought back some delightful memories.

Although I am not a resident of Geauga, my memories of Geauga Lake Amusement Park have stayed with me since I was a little girl and I have always had a warm feeling in my heart for the county.

My dad was a long time employee of Thompson Products and they held the annual picnic at the park every year. It was an exciting time for me and I looked forward to the rides, the cotton candy and all the sights and sounds an amusement park could offer.

Since I was the baby of the family and just a tad spoiled and used to getting my way, my poor father had to endure endless rides with me as Mom wouldn’t go near them. He was such a good sport and everything was going so well until we decided to go on a ride that went in circles. Round and round we went and I was having so much fun I didn’t notice the color draining off my dad’s face until we got off. That sweet man stumbled off the ride, sat down on a bench and it was then that I realized his skin had turned into a new shade of green. The rest of the day is a bit of a blur but I know dad did his best to please me and that memory has stayed with me these many years later. His ever present smile and twinkling eyes always made me happy, even when things didn’t go as well as expected.

The amusement park is long gone but not forgotten. It is comforting, however, to know that The Geauga County Fair shares the same soil as the park of yesterday.

Back then Dad went the extra mile just to make sure I had a good time. This year, as moms and dads took their young ones to The Geauga County Fair, I hope they shared a ride or two with their kids. It will have made a happy memory for all of them and one they can relive as the years pass by. Hopefully kids took pity on their parents and did’t make them ride anything that goes around in circles. After all, green may not be their favorite color, and they will surely have thanked you for that.

A Little Geauga Fair Trivia

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Here’s a tiny taste of the trivia you can find about The Great Geauga County Fair if you visit http://geaugafair.com/geaugafair_ history.html.

This official Fair Web site has much more for you to discover about this fantastic yearly event, so be sure to log on and learn.

The first Great Geauga County Fair was in 1823. This “Fair and Cattle Show” was held on just one day, Oct. 23, in Chardon. Rail pens were built on the square for livestock and agricultural and domestic products were exhibited in the old log courthouse.

Premiums were awarded for the best exhibits in each class, among them were awards for the best: bull-$10 to Eleazer Hickox; heifer-$8 to Edward Paine; buck$6 to Lemuel Punderson’s Administrator; ewe-$6 to Edward Paine Jr.; piece of woolen cloth-$6 to Mrs. Sophie Howe; piece of bleached linen-$5 to Mrs. Catherine Kerr; table linen-$4 to Mrs. Alice Beardslee; grass or straw bonnet-$4 to Miss Caroline Baldwin.

During the 1800s and 1900s, the dates for The Geauga County Fair were moved up, held earlier in the season in an effort to

showcase the year’s harvest, yet avoid Ohio’s unpredictable late fall weather. The Great Geauga County Fair is now held annually each Labor Day weekend, Thursday through Monday, and is the “grand finale” highlight to Geauga County’s summer fun events.

Since its inception, The Great Geauga County Fair has been held continuously each year despite multiple national conflicts, including the Civil War, Spanish American War, two World Wars, the Great Depression, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf War, and various droughts and hardships.

Each year a quarter million people of all ages from northeastern Ohio and beyond flock to the Burton Fairgrounds, in the heart of Geauga County’s scenic Amish and maple syrup country to enjoy the more than 12,000 exhibits, animals, rides, food, music, entertainment and special attractions. The Fair’s motto is “Something for Everyone Since 1823.”

The “Great” in the Fair’s name and seal was officially added in this century to signify the Fair’s seniority as the “Great Granddaddy” of Ohio’s county fairs.

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John Rowland then invited me along to talk with the young Amish men who would be competing later that day. John explained to these guys that safety was crucial and that they would all be required to wear helmets. Many of the Standardbreds driven by Amish are experienced, retired racehorses. I noticed that these young Amish men not only brought horses to the races but also their own audience of young, adoring, female fans.

John explained to me that these races were becoming more and more of an attraction for Amish racers and audiences.

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John Rowland is director of Harness Racing for The Great Geauga County Fair.

John has been involved in harness racing for many years and his passion for the sport is contagious. I called him several weeks before fair time and as we were talking he suggested that I might ride in the pace car during a race. I could not think of a better idea, but he could not guarantee a spot in the car, as this year, he would be hiring a new driver for the job. On the Saturday of race day, I found John and reminded him of his offer. He quickly introduced me to Bob Mount, the driver, and Danny Murry, the race time recorder, both from Wauseon, Ohio. These men were more than happy to let me tag along.

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The View From the Roof Continued from page 3 At The Great Geauga County Fair, the signal of race time is the singing of the national anthem. This year the Star Spangled Banner was performed a cappella by Maria Vrenka.

During this fabulous rendition, the crowd watched as an airplane overhead dropped a parachutist flying a large American flag. He landed center field to the applause of the crowd, very effective.

It seems that harness racing in Ohio is suffering in popularity. The first three races were one-horse races. Nice for the racers, they each went home with purses that made their day worthwhile. All they had to do was finish. All of the other races averaged four to five horses each and presented exciting, close finishes.

The Fair king and queen, Tom Somrack and Danielle Daugherty, were the first honored with a ride in the pace car; they were followed by Senator John Eklund. I noticed that as each climbed from the car they appeared to be very warm. So when it was my turn, I made a pathetic appeal to Dan to trade places. He owned the prime seat; it was situated so that he was facing backwards, high up and out of the sunroof of the car. Well these fine gentlemen made adjustments so that I could squeeze up and out of the top of the car, be perfectly positioned, comfortable and cool while grabbing some great photos. We drove half way around the track and waited until the horses were a couple hundred feet behind us and then sped ahead. I heard Bob say something about moving close to 40 miles per hour.

The men neglected to tell me; they stop and pull over very quickly so as to allow fast moving horses to race by. Bob hit the brakes, swerved and stopped. I grabbed something, don’t remember what, but do recall I came close to knocking Danny from his prime seating area. We all survived and laughed.

I photographed some excellent scenes and enjoyed the view from the roof on the next race as well. I didn’t have to be told twice to be ready for the quick stop and was braced the second time, as was Danny.

I want to thank John Rowland, Bob and Danny for making the day, for me, one to remember. Thank you, Gentlemen.

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The 2011 Junior Fair Court congratulates the 2012 Great Geauga County Fair King and Queen, Tom Somrack and Danielle Daugherty (at right) and the 2012 Junior Fair Court of D.J. Green, Evan Parker, Dakota Ward, Kelsey Rumburg, Victoria Sevich and Rebecca Toth.

The court is selected after a series of interviews conducted by a few judges who base their decision on community involvement and character. Members of the court must be 1618 years old. After the interviews and the court is selected the list of candidates as well as their biographies is sent to each 4-H club who then vote on the candidates as a club. The king and queen are not selected solely on popularity vote but the judges also rate each candidate based on their service and character. The winners were announced Thursday night of Fair at 7 p.m. at the Junior Fair stage.

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1st - Curtis Tuggle, Amherst, OH Rambouillet - Champion Ewe

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1st - Tammy Fink, Conneaut, OH Lamancha - Grand Champion

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1st - Meagan Jackson, Warren, OH Lamancha - Grand Champion Junior

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1st - Jenny M Bevins, Dorset, OH Oberhasli - Grand Champion

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1st - Gillian Petrovic-Toncar, Chardon, OH Oberhasli - Reserve Champion Junior

1st - Karen Bright, Hiram, OH AOP (All Other Purebreds) - Grand Champion

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1st - Christine Malnar, Jefferson, OH Recorded Grades - Grand Champion

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1st - Christine Malnar, Jefferson, OH Best 4 Sr.Does/any breed/age - Best Doe in Senior Show

1st - Christine Malnar, Jefferson, OH Best 4 Sr.Does/any breed/age - Best Doe in Junior Show

1st - Tammy Smith, Chagrin Falls, OH

Swine

Market Hog Show - Champion Market Hog

1st - Christina Praetzel, Chardon, OH

Poultry

Best Female & Male (Sec.1&2) - Best Female

1st - DeAnn Peterman, Bedford, OH Best Female & Male (Sec.1&2) - Best Male

1st - DeAnn Peterman, Bedford, OH Best Female & Male (Sec. 3&4) - Best Female

1st - Lauren Hawkes, Hunting Valley, OH Best Female & Male (Sec. 3&4) - Best Male

1st - Bob Barber, Chardon, OH Best Female & Male (Sec. 5-7) - Best Female

1st - Justin Glinski, Huntsburg, OH Best Female & Male (Sec. 5-7) - Best Male

1st - Justin Glinski, Huntsburg, OH

Donkey & Mule Show

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1st - Kim Mullet, Orwell, OH Donkey and Mule - Best of Show

1st - Kim Mullet, Orwell, OH For more winners turn to page 14

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The Riders Express Horse 4-H Club congratulates its members on their many successes at the 2012 Great Geauga County Fair. The club had 12 members bring horses to fair, and a total of 13 participants in the Junior Fair horse shows, evening fun-show classes, and Western and English Open shows. Those members who did not show horses were still active members by being ambassadors for 4-H at the Fair Fest in front of the Junior Fair Building, and by helping decorate stalls and prepare for the Fair. Each and every member plays a role in Riders Express, and we’ll truly miss the five members who graduated this year.

One of the fun classes at the county fair was Costume Class, in which five Riders Express members placed. Alison Skok, with her horse, Paris, took first place as Little Bo Peep and her lost sheep. Hannah Zanetti and Janet Kautz dressed as a milk carton and a cookie, with horse Shadow, who was dressed as a cow, came in second place. In fifth place were Isabel Pignolet and Anna Kotowski, as a fairy and a steward, and horse Norman, who was a unicorn. Alison Skok and Paris went on to win first place in the All Animal Costume Class Finals, which is the second consecutive year that a Riders Express member has won that title. Congratulations on the fun and creative costumes.

Riders Express also wishes to announce its 2013 executive club officers, who were elected as follows: President, Gina Moschella; Vice President, Cassie Holub; Secretary, Sydney Koenig and Treasurer, Ryan Lurch. Other club officers will be elected at the October Riders Express meeting. Congratulations 2013 officers!

Bradford Hess and Nathan Baise from Middlefield wash Mitch. They are from Star Stuck Stable on Route 534. The majority of the horses shown by Star Struck Stable have come from rescue situations.

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Carey Speidel and 16-month-old Bridget Speidel from Chardon sit with Scott Stasienko from Painesville. Carey’s mother’s horse, Cause To Smile, raced in the Fair on Saturday.

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Misc. Grands & Bests

Hay - Best of First Cutting

1st - John Nelson, Chagrin Falls, OH Hay - Best of Second Cutting

1st - Joe Lausin, Thompson, OH Silage - Best of Silage

1st - Joe Lausin, Thompson, OH Grain - Best of Corn

1st - Joe Lausin, Thompson, OH Sheaf of Grain - Best of Sheafs of Grain

1st - Glen Palmer, Chardon, OH Seeds and Other Grains - Best of Seeds

1st - Joe Lausin, Thompson, OH Best of Show - Chester Rzeszotarski Mem Award

1st - Joe Lausin, Thompson, OH

Farm Produce & Vegetables Corn - Best of Show-Sec. 2 -11

1st - Dawn Trethewey, Auburn Twp, OH Melons - Best of Show-Sec. 12 -16

1st - Trevor Wilson, Chardon, OH

Wine & Beer Classes

Best of show in Wine - Rosette

1st - Carl Chrzan, Burton, OH Best of Show in Beer - Rosette

1st - Cassandra Haar, Aurora, OH

Honey

Best of Show Lqd Honey-Rosette

1st - Richard Sacash, Novelty, OH Best of Show Comb Hny Rosette

1st - Richard Sacash, Novelty, OH Best of Show Honey Sp-Rosette

1st - Richard Sacash, Novelty, OH Best of Show Gift Pk - Rosette

1st - Alan E Eggleston, Cortland, OH Best of Show Beeswax - Rosette

1st - Joe Cluts, Novelty, OH Baked Goods - Best of Show Breads - Rosette

1st - Sandy Blair, Kinsman, OH Baked Goods - Best of Show Cookies - Rosette

1st - LuAnn Burger, Montville, OH Baked Goods - Best of Show Cakes - Rosette

1st - LuAnn Burger, Montville, OH Baked Goods - Best of Show Candies - Rosette

1st - Joe Cluts, Novelty, OH Baked Goods - Best of Show Pies - Rosette

1st - Mary Cluts, Novelty, OH Baked Goods - Best of Show Misc - Rosette

1st - Alison Allin, Chesterland, OH Junior Class (12 and under) - Best of Show Jr. Cls - Rosette

1st - Alexander Mulacek, Burton, OH

Maple Syrup

Best quart of Maple Syrup-Rosette

1st - Paul Janoske, Jr., Chardon, OH Best Maple Show - Rosette

1st - Joanne Edic, Chagrin Falls, OH Maple Baked Goods - Best Maple Baked Goods

1st - Eliza Newton, Middlefield, OH Miscellaneous - Best of Misc - Rosette

1st - Mike Blair, Burton, OH

Jr. Classes Misc 18 and Under Best of Jr. Misc - Rosette

1st - Chloe Geiss, Burton, OH Junior Maple Baked Goods Best of Jr. Bkd Goods-Rosette

1st - Justin Glinski, Huntsburg, OH

Fruits

Apples -Trays - Best of Show (Sec. 2-5)

1st - Robert Sage, Chardon, OH

Culinary

Vegetables - Best in Vegetables

1st - Paula Grant, Newbury, OH Pickles and Relishes - Best in Pickles

1st - Tony Losasso, Burton, OH Butter - Best in Butters

1st - Mason Mulacek, Burton, OH Jams and Preserves - Best in Jams

1st - SRM Donnalee Resar, Chardon, OH Jelly - Best of Jellies

1st - Julie Leasure, Hiram, OH Dried - Best of Dried

1st - Joe Cluts, Novelty, OH Dried Herbs - Best in Dried Herbs

1st - Mason Mulacek, Burton, OH

Baked Goods

Yeast Baking - Best in Yeast Baking

1st - Rita Bieznieks, Newbury, OH Misc. Breads-No Yeast-Loaf Pan - Best in Misc. Breads

1st - Jessica Holt, Huntsburg, OH Muffins/Scones - Best in Muffins - Rosette

1st - Allison Bode, Newbury, OH Muffins/Scones - Best in Scones - Rosette

1st - Lorraine Sevich, Chagrin Falls, OH Candy - Best in Candy

1st - Anne Bates, Cortland, OH Cookies - Best in Cookies - Rosette

1st - Heidi Alesnik, Chesterland, OH Baked Goods - Cakes - Best in Cakes

1st - Jackie Messina, Chardon, OH Cakes - Best in Bundt Cakes

1st - James G Lubetkin, Cleveland Heigh, OH Cake Decorating - Best Beginner Cake Decorating

1st - Laurie Eastridge, Middlefield, OH Cake Decorating - Best Intermediate Cake Decorating

1st - Karen Kincaid, Chardon, OH Cake Decorating - Best in Cake Decorating

1st - Cindy L Kraus, Parma, OH Class Men Only-State Variety - Best in Men’s Baking

1st - Chris Reid, Chesterland, OH Pastries - Best in Pastries

1st - James G Lubetkin, Cleveland Heigh, OH Junior Baking - Best in Jr. Cakes - Rosette

1st - Emily A Brush, Charond, OH Junior Baking - Best in Jr. Baking - Rosette

1st - Annale Boley, North Bloomfiel, OH Teen Baking - Best in Teen Baking - Rosette

1st - Kylie Scott, Hiram, OH

Domestic Arts

Sewing - Best formal or bridal gown

1st - Bettye Freeman, Burton, OH Continued on next page

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{ ‘post’ fair } Sewing - Best sewn article-all othr 1st

1st - Kevin O’Reilly, Middlefield, OH Crocheting - Best crocheted article - first

1st - Barbara Kempffer, Chardon, OH Knitting - Best knitted article-All 1st

1st - Tammy Swindell, Montville, OH Embroidery - Best embroidered article - 1st

1st - Cheryl Chernicky, Novelty, OH Pillows - Best pillow-all 1st competing

1st - Mary Cluts, Novelty, OH Needlework Hobbies - Best needlework hobby-All 1st

1st - Cynthia Kolacz, Chardon, OH Rugs - Best Rug-All 1st competing

1st - Judy Prasek, Newbury, OH Quilting - Best quilt - 1st competing

1st - Judith Toth, Garrettsville, OH Hooking - Best Hooked Article-All 1st

1st - Nancy Evans, Middlefield, OH Decorated Tables - Best Table

1st - Kristi Burr, Burton, OH

Fine Arts

Sculpture - Best in Sculpture - Rosette

1st - Linda Laurent, Middlefield, OH Crafts - Best of Crafts - Rosette

1st - Herbee O’Connell, Newbury, OH Woodworking - Best of Woodworking - Rosette

1st - Charles Nichols, Chagrin Falls, OH Ceramics - Best of Ceramics - Rosette

1st - Elizabeth Volzer, Chardon, OH Dolls - Best of Dolls - Rosette

1st - Lynette Tatonetti, Painesville, OH Paintings - Best of Artwork - Rosette

1st - Elizabeth Kantra, Chagrin Falls, OH Portrait & Still Life - Best of Photography - Rosette

1st - Desiree Dulla, Chardon, OH

Flower Show

Best Display of Gladiolus-White

1st - Charles Schwed, Chagrin Falls, OH Best Display of Gladiolus - Yellow

1st - Charles Schwed, Chagrin Falls, OH Best Display of Gladiolus - Yellow Blends

1st - Rodney Toth, Hubbard, OH Best Display of Gladiolus - Orange/Salmon

1st - Rodney Toth, Hubbard, OH Best Display of Gladiolus - Pink/Rose

1st - Rodney Toth, Hubbard, OH Best Display of Gladiolus - Red

1st - Sally A Bonick, Thompson, OH Best Display of Gladiolus - Red Blends

1st - Charles Schwed, Chagrin Falls, OH Best Display of Gladiolus - Lavender

1st - Charles Schwed, Chagrin Falls, OH Best Display of Gladiolus - Tallest, any color

1st - Jamie Porter, Chardon, OH Best Display of Gladiolus - Vase of 3 stems, any color

1st - Rodney Toth, Hubbard, OH Best Display of Gladiolus - Vase of 3 stms, diff clr,sm sz

1st - Bettye Freeman, Burton, OH

Best Display of Gladiolus - Vase of Glads(more than 3)

1st - Sharon Hoopes, Huntsburg, OH Best Display of Gladiolus - Director’s Trophy(Cls 66 - 80)

1st - Rodney Toth, Hubbard, OH Specimen Plants - Burton Floral Award Bst Indr P

1st - John P Mihalik, Chardon, OH Specimen Plants - Burton Floral Award Bst Otdr P

1st - Carol Shamakian, Chardon, OH Design Division - Best of Show - Design Class

1st - Linda Zack, Chagrin Falls, OH Design Division - Reserve Best of Show-Design Cl

1st - Linda Zack, Chagrin Falls, OH Garden Club Booth Displays - Best Display of 20 Varieties

1st - Sally A Bonick, Thompson, OH Garden Club Booth Displays - Best Display of Gladiolus

1st - Lorinda Plank, Chesterland, OH Garden Club Booth Displays - Best Display of Dahlias

1st - Lorinda Plank, Chesterland, OH Dahlia:Small Grower - Best “A-AA” Cactus

1st - Bill Takacs, Chagrin Falls, OH Dahlia:Small Grower - Best “B-BB” Cactus

1st - Bill Takacs, Chagrin Falls, OH Dahlia:Small Grower - Best Single Anemone,Orcd,Collare

1st - Bill Takacs, Chagrin Falls, OH Court Of Honor - Best “A” or” AA” Dahlia

1st - Kristi Burr, Burton, OH Court Of Honor - Largest Dahlia

1st - Brant Giere, Brecksville, OH Court Of Honor - Best “B” Dahlia

1st - Jerry Moreno, Chagrin Falls, OH Court Of Honor - Best “BB” Dahlia

1st - Pat Lybarger, Chagrin Falls, OH Court Of Honor - Best Miniature Dahlia

1st - Jerry Moreno, Chagrin Falls, OH Court Of Honor - Best Pompom Dahlia

1st - Kristi Burr, Burton, OH Court Of Honor - Best Ball Dahlia

1st - Brant Giere, Brecksville, OH Court Of Honor - Best Other Dahlia

1st - Pat Lybarger, Chagrin Falls, OH Court Of Honor - Best 3 Blooms

1st - Kristi Burr, Burton, OH Court Of Honor - Best of Show

1st - Pat Lybarger, Chagrin Falls, OH Court Of Honor - Grand Dahlia

1st - Jerry Moreno, Chagrin Falls, OH Court Of Honor - Reserve Grand Dahlia

1st - Pat Lybarger, Chagrin Falls, OH Rose Blooms - Best of Show

1st - Charles St. James, Chardon, OH Rose Blooms - Queen

1st - Charles St. James, Chardon, OH Rose Blooms - King

1st - Charles St. James, Chardon, OH Flower Show - Rose Blooms - Princess

1st - Susan Schneider, Ravenna, OH Miniature Rose Blooms - Queen from Cls 1 - 14

1st - Laura St. James, Chardon, OH Miniature Rose Blooms - King from Cls 1 - 14

1st - Charles St. James, Chardon, OH Miniature Rose Blooms - Princess from Cls 1 - 14

1st - Charles St. James, Chardon, OH

The Swing in’ Hams at the Fair

By Nick Bruening The Great Geauga County Fair was another fantastic fun year! Sadly the Fair is over, but next year’s Fair will come up in no time. The weather was great and the Swing in’ Hams 4-H club did a wonderful job. Everyone did great in showmanship, market and the livestock sale.

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We all really appreciate all the support you do for 4-H. The Swing in’ Hams club also had a fun time working the milkshake booth. It’s always fun working in there with the club. Only 351 days left till next year’s Great Geauga County Fair!

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