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The Great Geauga County Fair is the oldest continuous county fair in Ohio and one of the oldest existing agricultural fairs in America. The ladies pictured work hard behind the scenes in preparation for the fair are, left to right, Beth Ryan, Deb Standley, Elly Kenny and Meg Noah.
County Fair is Primed for Another Exciting Year Annual Event Runs Aug. 30 - Sept. 3 in Burton By Rose Nemunaitis editor@geaugamapleleaf.com The dawning of an exciting five-day celebration that pays tribute to an agricultural tradition and draws some quarter million people is fast approaching Geauga County. “We’re very proud of the agricultural heritage,” said Sam Plants, president of The Great Geauga County Fair Board. “We encourage all to join us for five days of sights and sounds of Geauga County’s Great Geauga County Fair.” The 196th county fair kicks off Aug. 30 and runs through Labor Day, Sept. 3 at the Geauga County fairgrounds in Burton. From junior fair shows and the return of many favorites to a first-time, high-energy canine show, the oldest continuous county fair in the state of Ohio is sure to live up to its reputation of being the best place to be for the long holiday weekend with more than 12,000 exhibits, animals, rides, food, music, entertainment and special attractions. Aug. 30 is “Fun Day, Fair Day,” with free admission until 12 p.m. and will include the popular Chicken Flying Contest and the demolition derby in the evening. Aug. 31 is “Senior Citizen and Veterans Day” with people age 65 and older as well as all veterans getting free admission. There will also be a senior “hang-out” 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.,
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Dynamo Dogs Show’s “Teaser the Crowd Pleaser,” a rat terrier and border collie cross, canine athlete possesses great speed and accuracy when snatching a disc from the air. His drive and focus ignites excitement.
sponsored by the Geauga County Department on Aging in the Vernon Howard Pavilion. The day will also include horse pulls at 6 p.m. in the main grandstand and a free Chris Higbee Country Music Show at 8 p.m. in the small grandstand. Sept. 1 is “Apple Pie Day,” with an apple pie auction at 1 p.m. and junior fair livestock sale with small animals at 2:30 p.m. in auction tent and large animals at 5 p.m. in arena. Registration opens in the arena at noon. Sept. 2 features include Band-O-Rama with high school marching bands performing at 1:30 p.m. in the main grandstand, the annual Rooster Crowing Contest at the small arena, hosted by Darrel Cubbison, and truck and tractor pulls at 6:30 p.m. at the main grandstand. Sept. 3 is “Family Day,” with discount ride all-day wristbands, the popular Frog Jumping Contest at 3 p.m. in the arena, and the Broken Horn Rodeo at 3 p.m. in the main grandstand. Robert Phillips has been a fair board director for 10 years, is currently chairman of both the grounds committee and entertainment committee, and is a past president of the fair board. “Each year, when we set our budget, we provide for all of our expenses, set an entertainment budget and the balance is for work on the fairgrounds,” Phillips said. “This year See Preview • Page 4
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Middlefield Company Celebrates 37 Years in Business Quality & Service Come First at First Quality Power Place By Cassandra Shofar Cassandra@geaugamapleleaf.com With nearly four decades of business under his belt, First Quality Power Place owner Dan Johnson said the key to success is in his company’s name. “Providing first quality products and services to each of our customers … having knowledgeable friendly staff to assist our customers” has contributed to the longevity of the business, Johnson said. “We are here to help,” he said. FQPP — at 16891 Kinsman Road, Middlefield — is family owned and operated. The store first opened in February of 1981 with a focus on chainsaws and logging supplies. Since then, the company expanded to include many other lines of equipment and is a complete sales and service center for Husqvarna, DR Power Equipment, Echo and Shindaiwa, along with many other allied lines such as Little Wonder, Mantis Tillers, Troy Bilt Tillers and Oregon Log splitters, Johnson said. “We carry a large selection of chainsaw supplies to meet the needs of homeowners and professionals alike,” he said. “We service most brands of outdoor power equipment and small engines, Briggs & Stratton, Kohler and Kawasaki, just to name a few.” According to FQPP’s website, the company also prides itself on its master service technicians, which have “years of experience in servicing all types of equipment.” Technicians and sales personnel attend annual service schools and update seminars to keep them current and up to date with changes in the products they sell, according to the company. FQPP carries the latest tools and equip-
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Since 1981, Dan Johnson and his family have owned First Quality Power Place in Middlefield. First Quality stocks, services and supports all Husqvarna equipment, including chainsaws, lawnmowers, tractors and outdoor power equipment, as well as DR Power Equipment, Echo, Troy Bilt, Oregon Chain and Shindaiwa.
ment for servicing today’s products, Johnson said, adding they accommodate most makes and models, and their service center strives to help customers and their equipment reach peak performance. This includes after-sale services. “Service after the sale start with the sale,” Johnson said. “Making sure the customer has the proper equipment for the job, but being able to have the service experience and knowledge to help if a problem should arise or maintenance is needed. With that, we also stock the parts to help in those times
and have the staff to help.” FQPP assembles and test runs each unit before a customer receives it to ensure it is ready to go, according to the company. The FQPP parts department is staffed by experienced professionals who want to make sure customers get the right part the first time and at a fair price. “Not only can our team answer your questions intelligently, they’ll help you find the parts you need,” Johnson said. “First Quality Power Place makes every effort to stock a full inventory of parts. It includes not only parts
for the brands we sell but, also for many other major brands, including, Sears, Murray, MTD, Huskee and others. “We have the latest technology to update and maintain parts levels to meet demand. We also offer online ordering and direct shipping from most suppliers. We can help you in your search for the right part.” FQPP is open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is closed Sundays. For more information, call 440-632-5068 or visit www. firstqualityonline.com.
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The Great Geauga County Fair draws some quarter million people to Burton fairgrounds for the five-day end of summer celebration.
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that amount was $35,000.” He added, “While there are many changes each year, most are behind the scenes. Chris Higbee is back this year with his high energy Friday night show at the small grandstand. He is a good showman and entertainer, and we will have Dynamo Dogs all week at the pavilion stage. This dog show was with Ringling Bros for several years.” For the past 20 years, Dynamo Dogs’ Gail Mirabella has been active in canine sports both in training and entertainment, and is bringing her four shows daily for the very first time to the fair.” Mirabella and her dogs have performed with the Purina Incredible Dog Team, K-9’s in Flight and Animal Planet’s “Expos,” among many appearances on national and regional television shows. “The Dynamo Dogs performance is a family fun-filled show featuring up to eight world class performing canines,” Mirabella said. “They’ve been seen on ABC’s The Bachelor’ in January 2018, and are part of the Purina ProPlan Performance Elite Touring Team. Most of the stars have been rescued or adopted from around the country.” Mirabella used to work in the pharmaceutical industry, from 1993 to 2005, at which
time she was a three-time canine disc world finalist and wanted to pursue a career with her dogs. “Shortly after quitting my job, I was approached by Ringling Bros. Circus and my dogs and I toured with them for four years,” Mirabella said. “It was an incredible job and made me a stronger and independent woman.” She shared a lesson learned from the bond she shares from working with her dogs. “That with love, patience and consistency, they (dog owners), too, can have a great bond with their ‘furever friend’ and family member,” Mirabella said. “I’ve learned a lot about patience and consistency. They’ve taught me about having fun in life.” Phillips said they try to provide something for everyone at the fair. “Smoke and grease in the demo derby and truck pull, both horse and both pulls and horse races, polka, oldies, country, bag pipes music, magic show, pig races and the dog show, and not to mention the highly popular chicken flying, rooster crowing and frog jumping contests,” Phillips said. Phillips added the 200th Great Geauga County Fair will be in 2022. “So, while many things have changed since 1823, many are still the same,” Phillips said. “The junior fair kids do a great job of running all the junior fair shows. We are always looking for support for the livestock sale on Saturday, and the run up to that sale is the apple pie auction at the Vernon Howard Band Pavilion at 1 p.m.” Elly Kenny is a staple behind the scenes, working inside the fair’s front office helping to prepare for the county fair since 1976. “It’s really a fun job and I’ve met a lot of nice people,” Kenny said. “We are fortunate to have such a nice fair. They’ve made an effort to keep it rural.”
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Chardon Senior Hopes Pigs Pave Way to Ag Career By Ann Wishart ann@geaugamapleleaf.com
The small barn at the back of the Zampinos’ family yard in Hambden Township is cool, light and smells pleasantly of pine shavings. The homemade pens along one wall are neat and clean. Fans aimed at each occupant make the only sounds in the barn, other than the songs of birds in the trees and the occasional “oink.” Sophia Zampino, 18, had five 4-H project pigs this year. One, a 290-pound barrow called McLovin,’ was recently sold at the Ohio State Fair, so her herd is smaller and more manageable as she aims for The Great Geauga County Fair at the end of August. “I had six pigs last year,” she said, adding the workload, along with school and playing soccer, was tough, so she downsized this year. Besides keeping the pens clean and the pigs cool (they have no sweat glands, so they need fans or mud to stay healthy), they need handling to do well at shows, Zampino said. They are judged on appearance, but also on how they behave in the ring, she said. Training entails taking the powerful beasts out for a walk and generally making sure they stay docile when around people. Some are easier to work with than others, as Zampino knows from 12 years of experience. “I got my first pig when I was 6,” she said. She had been helping a cousin with her pigs for a couple of years and was finally old enough to have her own, after a lot of begging. “When the piglets are about 6 weeks old, they are adorable,” Zampino said. After they put on a couple of hundred pounds, it’s usually a different story, she said. Part of the program is keeping track of
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Sophia Zampino, 18, raised five pigs this year to show and sell as her 4H project, including Knowles, one of the smaller swine she will have at The Great Geauga County Fair at the end of August.
their weight gain on a chart on the wall. Each pig is trained to stand on a metal scale under the chart, so Zampino knows how many pounds she is taking to the show. Last year, her pig took first place in the market hog class for swine weighing between 228 and 239 pounds at the Geauga junior fair. The pig was auctioned off to ARMS Trucking
in Claridon Township and, once again, Zampino said goodbye to one of her projects. It is a lesson youth in 4-H livestock clubs have to learn early. And she has — mostly. “If they are difficult, it is easier to say goodbye than if they are cuddly and listen,” she said. But, once the season was over and the
stalls are empty, Zampino had a few months’ break from those chores. And, in the past, there has always been another cute piglet in southern Ohio, or even Iowa, for Zampino to take home. Bloodlines were not as important to her as finding a crossbred pig she felt would apSee Zampino • Page 13
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History Links Huntsburg Family on 200-Year-Old Farm By Ty Pilarczyk editor@geaugamapleleaf.com For hundreds of daily commuters on state Route 528, the sight of an old farmstead may not seem special. But one of those farms — existing long before commuters or cars — has reached a special milestone: The Clarke Farm, as it is known to family and locals, not only turned 200 years old this spring, but did so while continuously remaining in the hands of the same family. It started with a 20-day trek from Lunenburg, Vt., in late winter — via horse- and later oxen-drawn bobsled. The family of Ebenezer Clark IV, in the company of several relatives, made much of the long journey on the frozen surface of Lake Erie. Ebenezer’s son, Truman, was only 2-1/2 years old and rode the entire trip in the lap of his sister, Lucy. They arrived in Huntsburg Township on Feb. 24, 1818, and in short order erected the first structure, a crude cabin, on their 100 acres of Western Reserve wilderness. This was their home until around 1822, when a more formal home was built. Today, that same home stands proudly atop a knoll overlooking those original 100 acres, surrounded by fields of corn, soybeans and hay. Three sisters of the Clarke family tree — the “e” had been dropped from the last name upon arrival from Europe but was added back on in the 1920s — own most of the land: Helen “Billie” Sudyk, Kay Dietrich and Harriet McCoy. The trio was raised on the family farm by their father and mother, Hal and Ethel Grace Clarke, along with two other sisters, Mary Ellen Rose and Patricia DeVilbiss, and love to tell about their times there. Billie, 95, has fond memories of life on the Clarke farm. She loved feeding the calves and running to the living room on cold mornings, warming herself with the others between the potbelly stove and wall.
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Maple sugaring season at the Clarke farm sugarhouse and the gathering team and tank. Hal Clarke is standing behind the children and Billie is the child on the far right.
“The real fun was backing in without burning your backside,” she said. Billie also recalled coming home from a date with her now husband, John. As John attempted to steal a kiss on the porch, “We heard little giggles from above.” Her sisters had sneaked out a window and onto the porch roof to eavesdrop. Kay, 92, loved everything about farm life and enjoyed learning all about it from her dad, Hal. “I was my Dad’s shadow,” she said. She remembers delivering piglets, lambs and calves, and bringing her dad lunches in See Clarke • Page 7
Clarke sisters, from left, Kay Dietrich, Harriette McCoy and Helen Sudyk.
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The Clarke family farmhouse was built around 1822 and stands proudly atop a knoll overlooking those original 100 acres on the west side of state Route 528 in Huntsburg Township.
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from page 6 the sugarhouse. Her favorite memory was the addition of a tractor to replace the team of horses. “Dad would plow and stop the tractor when he saw a rock. He would have us girls jump off and take the rocks to the edge of the field,” Kay said. She reminisced about the day she and Billie decided they were done with helping fill the silo. “Our job was to pack the hay down along the edges of the silo. Our legs were green to the knees,” recalled Kay. Just when the silo reached capacity, their father decided one more load should be sent up. “We were almost smothered up there, choking on the dust, and when we finally got it done, Dad said, ‘It took it, didn’t it?’ Billie and I swore we would never, ever do that again,” Kay said. One story they all remember was the day Harriette, the youngest of the Clarke sisters, decided she wanted to be with her big sisters in the top of the silo. “I do remember climbing up and looking in,” Harriette said. While Kay and Patricia were tossing silage down for the cows, the 5- or 6-year-old ascended the tall silo, with ladder rungs spaced over two feet apart. She managed to avoid the dangers of a nasty fall and being caught by a pitchfork at the peak. “They spent some time trying to figure out how to get her back down safely,” said Billie. Now 81, Harriette enjoyed a different era on the Clarke farmstead. By then, her parents were advanced in years, and the operation mainly consisted of raising sheep. “I remember spending hours on the rope swing in the front yard,” she said. “I loved spending time by the stream catching crawdads and creatures.” Harriette was driving the tractor by the age of 12. “I was in 4-H with sheep and won first place for showmanship at the Geauga County Fair,” she remembered. Though there are many stories of good times, farm life had its share of hardships
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A small, red horse barn constructed around 1822, at the same time as the farmhouse.
as well. The Great Depression, the total loss of two herds of cows to disease and several health scares threatened the farm in the early 20th century. Upon the passing of Hal in 1960, the farm was put into a government program to rejuvenate the soil and the fields eventually were rented to local farmers. Son-in-laws John Sudyk and Gene Rose continued to care for the grounds. In January 2014, I, another descendant of Ebenezer Clark, was invited by ‘Aunt Billie’ and ‘Uncle Johnny’ Sudyk to inhabit the old farmhouse, the first descendant to do so since John and Billie’s son, Jack, in the early 1970s. My family and I jumped at the chance. While our move was slightly shorter and less treacherous than that of my fourth-great-grandparents — a whole two miles with modern transportation and conveniences — the arrival was just as exciting. I, along with my daughter Eleanor, represent the seventh and eighth generations to call this bicentennial farm our home. Not a day goes by that I am not reminded of my ancestry here. The beams of the house hewn by my fourth-great-grandfather Ebenezer, the foundation of the old sugarhouse, the grape vines and apple trees that still mark the old orchard, the East fields terraced and tiled by great-grandpa Hal, all of it speaks to me of the hard work, successes and struggles our family faced here. I am left to ponder what mark I will leave on this land, and how many more descendants will get to ponder the same.
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Hal Clarke, the father of Kay Dietrich, Harriette McCoy and Helen Sudyk, holding two cows, with his father, Harry, to his left in the background.
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Haskins Farm Bears a Sweet History in Bainbridge By Jenny May editor@geaugamapleleaf.com Though a gravel driveway is now the entrance to the Haskins Farm, a stone wagon step sitting just a few feet in front of a 200-year-old white wooden farmhouse makes it easy to envision the horsedrawn carriages that once dropped family and friends off there, gentlemen likely assisting ladies in long dresses with petticoats. With a house constructed in 1843 at a cost of $300 and a barrel of whiskey, the farm at 17199 Haskins Road in Bainbridge Township has remained a symbol of strength and work ethic for six generations, with its owners continuing to produce some of the area’s finest maple syrup. The Haskins Farm, now owned by Curtis Cook, whose third great-grandfather established it in 1818, recently received its bicentennial status from the Ohio Department of Agriculture, which means it has had same-family ownership for 200 or more years. Cook, who is the owner of an engineering and construction company in Pittsburgh, Pa., grew up in South Russell Village. He and wife, Deborah, have three children — Kirsten, 20, Bryce, 18, and Kaitlyn, 16. Cook splits his time during the year between his Pittsburgh home and the farm, spending much of the time on the farm producing maple syrup. “We’re really proud of that deep-rooted history and the work ethic of the family,” Cook says. “I intend to keep it in the family.”
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The story of Haskins Farm begins with William Haskins, who was the first of the family to come to America from England, arriving at the Massachusetts Bay Colony in May of 1633, according to family records. He was the third great-grandfather of Philip Haskins Sr., who lived in Taunton, Mass., and later moved to North Adams,
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Curtis Cook, owner of Haskins Farm in Bainbridge Township, displays the centennial and bicentennial plaques from the Ohio Department of Agriculture Century Farm Program.
Mass. Philip Sr. had eight children, the fifth being Curtis’ third great-grandfather, Philip Rounseville Haskins, born in 1783. Philip married Lovisa McFarland in 1811. The couple and their three children, Henry, Albert and Tryphosa, accompanied the McFarland family to Ohio, where they purchased land in the township in 1818 for $2.50 an acre. They settled a mile from Bainbridge Center, with Philip buying a farm of his own east of the McFarland tract, in February 1819. Cook believes the location of the first log cabin was somewhere in the vicinity of Northbrook and Kings Orchard roads, which are now part of the Tanglewood development. After living in the cabin for about five years, records show Philip contracted with
a builder from Portage County to construct a frame house. The cost to build the house was $114. The contract is listed in Philip’s account book, which is in the family and rarely handled as it is quite fragile. The first house was replaced in 1843 by the present 2,000-square-foot house, which records show was constructed for $300 and a barrel of whiskey. It has housed fifth and sixth generations of Haskins and is now rented to a family friend who also leases most of the farmland to produce corn, soybeans, wheat and hay. The Haskins property, much of which sits at the corner of Washington and Haskins roads, was originally 163 acres. In 2010, the family sold 60 acres.
“I remember as a kid, there was a barn right on Haskins Road, north of the house, and my grandfather kept sheep there,” Cook said. “Even when I was a kid, these side roads (including Haskins Road) were gravel.” Many interesting facts about the farm and its ancestors have been passed down through the generations by records and word of mouth. For example, records show Philip was appointed an “overseer for the poor” of the township and put in required time helping to maintain Chillicothe Road. His payment of $4.88 for six and a half days of work is recorded in his account book. It is also known that Lovisa was the first See Haskins • Page 9
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Haskins Farm Future Too Early to Tell By Ann Wishart ann@geaugamapleleaf.com Now it has officially turned 200 years old, the question for the Haskins Farm in Bainbridge Township is: What will the next 100 years bring? Owner Curtis Cook doesn’t know. With his business, work and family based in the South Hills near Pittsburgh, his visits to the 67-acre farm on Haskins Road center around making maple syrup from the sugar bush and the occasional family get together. To celebrate the farm’s 200th year being owned by descendents of the Haskins settlers, Cook and his wife, Deborah, invited relatives for a reunion in July. Between 60 and 70 of them showed up spanning four generations from as far away as Texas, Cook said. As with most families, his has grown and spread out. His daughter, Kirsten, attended Pennsylvania State University and is doing an internship at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville to become a registered dietitian. Bryce, 20, is a junior at The Ohio State University in civil engineering and Kaitlyn, 18, is a freshman at PSU. All are too young to be making decisions about the farm’s future, Cook said, but he seems content to make the two-hour drive to enjoy the outbuildings and touch base with
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person in the township to make cheese. The old cheese house still stands on the Haskins property and is now used for storage. Philip died in 1846 and Lovisa in 1869. Both were buried on the farm. Later, their remains were moved to Restland Cemetery in Bainbridge Township. An interesting story about Philip’s gravestone is that after his remains were moved, it was moved to McFarland property, which is now the Chagrin Athletic Club. Somehow, the stone then found its way to Chagrin Village Hall, where it was being used as a step. After its location was discovered, it was returned to the family and it, again, sits on Haskins Farm. Following Philip and Lovisa, the farm was owned by Philip’s fourth son, Commodore Perry Haskins, who was married to Cynthia Worrallo of Chester Township. Records show Commodore Perry Haskins was active in church and community affairs. During the Civil War, he was in charge of collecting bounties from men who bought their way out of service in the Union Army. He died in 1889 and Cynthia in 1907. They had five children, one of whom was Clarence Perry — Cook’s great-grandfather, born in 1865. He married Flora Bonney in 1890 and took over the farm after his father’s death. Clarence and Flora had five children. As a young boy, Clarence kept several diaries, which are still in the family. They tell of the weather, crop records and some of the antics he pulled, including spying on his sisters and their boyfriends. Flora, who died in 1925, is known for being the first woman in Geauga County to vote after suffrage was adopted. Clarence was one of the founders of the Bainbridge Telephone Company in 1897. The first phone line was built to connect his house to the sugar houses on the farm. Clarence operated the farm with his sons until his death in 1940. The land was then split with son Albert taking the west side and son Leslie taking the east. Albert and his son raised potatoes, fruit and livestock. Leslie had dairy and sheep. They each had a sugar house and sold maple syrup. After Albert’s death in 1964, his heirs sold their portion for $1,000 an acre, which is now part of Tanglewood. Curtis’ mother, Marjorie Haskins Cook, has kept a written account of her memories of growing up on the farm. “We girls could hear through our bedroom windows, some choice words as the boys did
the family who leases the farm. He also takes a week or two away from work in the early spring to make maple sugar back in the Haskins woods. Exactly when he will be gone depends on Mother Nature’s whims, he said. “My wife wonders what my schedule is,” he said, adding it is a moving target. Cook’s mother was raised in the farmhouse and his uncle ran the farm when Cook was in high school. His grandfather had built the silo and, as a teen, Cook worked for his uncle and helped him reside the barn. “It was more fun swinging a hammer,” he said. That may be why he wound up doing engineering and construction in the agriculture industry. Today his business, W.L. PortLand Systems Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, employs 35 engineers, draftsmen and sales people. The company builds silos and feed mills for international producers Purdue, Tyson and Butterball, proving there is a lot involved in getting turkeys from the farmer to the grocery story, he said. “There’s a lot of history here,” Cook said, looking down the rows of field corn and around the homestead. With luck, there’s a lot of future in one of Geauga County’s oldest family-owned farms, as well. their chores at the barn across the road,” she recalled. “Uncle Albert used to make hickory whistles for us. The boys shared a pony, Trixie, with us...”
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The original main barn that was built in the early 1800s remains on the property, now sided a light grey. Part of this barn includes one that was originally built on the west side of the farm. That barn was moved to the current property and attached to the original barn to make one larger barn. Growing up, Cook and his two sisters, Janice Cook-Swanson and Jennifer Cook- Forbush, both of Columbus, spent much time on the farm. The three were active in the local 4-H clubs. Approximately 40 acres of the Haskins Farm is still used for maple syrup production. The sugar house currently used was built in 1939. Cook, who sells his syrup to private customers, won “Best Maple Syrup Producer” in this year’s Geauga County Maple Festival. It is one of several awards won by the Haskins family over the years. “I learned from my uncle,” Cook said. “I enjoyed helping with it as a kid. My uncle and grandfather used to keep a team of horses to help gather sap.” Walking through the acres of woods that contain about 1,500 taps, he knocks on some of the trees. “There’s trees back here that my grandfather has tapped,” Cook said. “We don’t make a lot of syrup as compared to larger producers in Geauga County. What we do make is high quality syrup using techniques passed down through generations of our family.” Cook-Swanson has fond childhood memories of harvesting and preparing vegetables from the garden with her Aunt Jan. “We froze almost everything,” she said. Growing up on a farm fosters a unique work ethic and appreciation for basic staples, Cook believes. “My aunt and uncle are two of my greatest mentors,” he said. “Just being a kid, I followed my uncle around and helped. I learned a lot just doing that. The work ethic and persistence I learned as a child has been the key to my success in business.” Keeping the farm in the family is important to all of the Haskins. “I have a sincere appreciation for the history and genealogy of it all,” Cook-Swanson says. “There’s such a pride in the family heritage and this farm. How many families can say six generations have farmed the land?”
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Artisans’ Corner Gallery Offers More than Just Art Submitted When you step into Artisans’ Corner Gallery in Newbury Township, you will find so much more than just paintings. Wonderful local Ohio artists create a multitude of original works, such as functional and beautiful pottery. One of the featured artists is Newbury’s own Joy Ingram of Brown Bear Pottery. Other selections include whimsical pottery, fine porcelain and a very diverse selection of decorative works. Wood cutting boards, jewelry boxes, lamps by several area woodworkers offer many one-of-a-kind pieces for your home or make the perfect gift for any occasion. The jewelry offering is vast, with several artisans working in many metal works, including silver, using special techniques such as cloisonne, enameling, sparkling creations of Swarovski crystals, unique beadwork and Lake Erie beach glass. Of course, we have an extensive collection of paintings and photography by many well-known artists. Jan Mettee’s watercolor paintings with her use of light take the viewer right into the setting. Then on the opposite side of the painting world is artist Beth Nilges-Nehamkin, whose work evokes the spirit and energy with her use of brilliant and vibrant color. The diversity of what the gallery has to offer is something you need to experience first hand. A great time for you to experience the gallery would be on the fourth Friday of each month during an after-hours event featuring one or more artists. This pop-up type show is on exhibition for 30 days, and the featured artist or artists give a gallery talk, sharing their experience, inspiration and techniques.
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The evening includes live music and free refreshments and is open to the public. Ample parking is available along with a valet service upon request. Between birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions— and with Christmas season fast approaching — now is the perfect time to start marking those names off your list with something unique and leave the wrapping up to the gallery staff, who are set up and ready for your holiday needs. Artisans’ Corner Gallery is located in the Newbury Center Plaza next to Zeppe’s Tavern, at 11110 Kinsman Road. Call 440739-4128, visit artisanscornergallery.com or follow the gallery on Facebook or Instagram for upcoming classes, workshops and events. The third Thursday of the month is “Paint and Sip” night. Join the Brush Lush Society for monthly paint projects, a fun-filled evening and comradery.
Wine Palate Training Classes Now Offered in Chesterland Submitted Colonial Wine, a fixture of the Chesterland community for 50 years, is now offering monthly palate training classes suited to the beginning or experienced wine lover. Improving tasting abilities is within reach, even for people who don’t think they can taste wine well. “With the right guidance, anyone can learn to unlock their inner sommelier,” said Wes Cowie, owner of Colonial Wine. Why take a class about tasting wine? Practice makes perfect when it comes to fitness, but it also happens to be the ideal way to hone your tasting skills. Exercising your ability to identify primary flavors, different international styles and ideal food pairings enriches your culinary life.
“These classes are designed to help you identify your own individual preferences in the vast world of wine, and make you a more confident wine shopper,” said Cowie. Each class includes a component tasting, which Cowie said is the ultimate exercise to fine-tune your palate. Also included is a practice run of six different wines, along with a thoughtful examination of the balance (or imbalance) of each wine. The class ties together aesthetic considerations of music, art, design and food and wine in a rollicking and fun presentation. Each installment builds a better set of tools for evaluating this favorite beverage like a true sommelier. Classes are $20 and are presented once a month with different wines and artistic examples. Call 440-729-7303 for more information.
Reap the Benefits of Farmers Markets MetroCreative Farmers markets have grown in popularity in recent years. Nowadays, consumers interested in farmers markets can likely find one near their homes whether those homes are in rural communities, the suburbs or bustling cities. People who have never before shopped farmers markets may be curious as to why many people find them so appealing. The following are a handful of benefits of shopping farmers markets that might turn market novices into full-fledged devotees. • Freshness: Many people visit farmers markets because the fruits and vegetables sold at such markets seem to taste more fresh than those sold at chain grocery stores. People are not mistaken, as the produce available at farmers markets often comes from local farms, meaning there’s no long-distance shipping necessary. Locally sourced foods need not be frozen en route to the market, meaning foods
purchased there tend to taste especially fresh. • In-season foods: Some grocery stores may sell fruits and vegetables even when those foods are out of season. Farmers markets only sell in-season fruits and vegetables. To grow fruits and vegetables out-of-season, farmers may need to rely on chemicals or other unnatural methods. No such means are necessary when farmers stick to growing foods in-season. • Environmental benefits: According to the Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture, food in the United States travels an average of 1,500 miles to get to consumers’ plates. Such journeys burn natural resources, pollute the air and produce sizable amounts of trash that ultimately ends up in landfills and/or the world’s oceans. Because food sold at farmers markets is locally sourced, considerably fewer natural resources are necessary to transport the food from farm to table, and the relatively See Markets • Page 11
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Ecowater Servisoft: Locally Owned with a National Footprint Submitted by Darrin J. Cook When you drive by Ecowater Servisoft in Burton, the first thing you’ll notice is a well-manicured landscape surrounding a nicely kept blue building with brick. The sign out front usually invites you to their next salt sale, held the first Saturday of every month. Your subconscious tells you this is a well-operated small business. What you may not realize is how big this small business really is. Ecowater Servisoft has spent over 53 years growing a local company that encompasses residential, commercial and agricultural applications. Their passion for better water, knowledge of the water industry and the highest level of customer service is instilled throughout the business. A knowledgeable service staff, a master certified water specialist, two certified water specialists, products backed by a high-ranking national company and a friendly front office are all paramount to their success. If you have a farm with plants and/or animals, you may want to consider having an Ecowater Servisoft water specialist analyze your water on site. Knowing the quality of your water will help you steer clear of problems, such as poor plant growth, blocked irrigation or stock watering pipes and other undesirable effects. For example, if you raise beef, providing better water will increase water intake, which, in turn, encourages eating. The result is increased poundage in the beef. Their innovative solutions for the agricultural industry can help you achieve your goals to address water quality issues, reduce energy consumption and improve process operations. Whether you own a home, business or farm, Ecowater Servisoft carries both the knowledge and equipment to successfully complete any application on just about any budget. They are both traditional and inno-
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short distances the food travels translates to less air pollution. • Biodiversity: Many farmers market shoppers find unique foods not readily available at their local grocery stores. This is not only a great way to discover new and delicious foods, but also a way to promote biodiversity. • Hormone-free animal products: Farmers markets do not exclusively sell fruits and vegetables. Many farmers markets also are great places to find meats, cheeses and eggs. Animal products sold at farmers markets are typically antibiotic- and hormone-free, which is both more humane to the animals and healthier than animal products produced with hormones or antibiotics. Farmers markets are more accessible than ever, and the benefits to shopping such markets are endless.
vative, a true testament to how diverse they are. Recently, they unveiled a new water softener system that is completely WiFi capable. The app provides a wealth of information, including water usage, pressure and salt levels. Never has it been more possible to stay on top of one of your most used utilities in the home. So what are you waiting for? They don’t use high pressure sales tactics, so no worries there. They love talking about water, especially yours, so don’t hesitate to call for a free water analysis today. They can be reached by calling 440-834-4612, visiting them at www. ecowaterservisoft.com, on Facebook or by stopping in. They are located at 14299 Kinsman Road in Burton. You will be glad you did.
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Head to Huntsburg for the Pumpkin Festival Oct. 6-7 Submitted After the hustle and bustle of the beginning of the school year slows down and the leaves start to turn, it is a good time to go out and visit some local festivals. One that is close to home is the Huntsburg Pumpkin Festival, which takes place on Oct. 6-7 this year at the intersection of state routes 528 and 322. The festival, now in its 49th year, offers lots of different activities, games and attractions for people to enjoy. You can start either day off at the pancake breakfast, which offers all-you-can-eat buttermilk pancakes, pumpkin spice pancakes or waffles topped off with local natural maple syrup. Along with these delights, you also receive Bob Evans Original Sausage Links, a variety of hot beverages and orange juice or apple juice. The breakfast is served from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Huntsburg Township Town Hall. Once you have filled up at the breakfast, you can mosey onto the festival itself, where you can peruse multiple attractions, including the carved and decorated pumpkin show, classic car show, antique tractors and historic engine society, giant pumpkin show and the historical society display in the Huntsburg Community Center. There will be a lot of entertainment, including, on Oct. 6: Jungle Terry, the kids parade and pumpkin roll and Fort Huntsburg Band. On Oct. 7, the pumpkin festival holds its super parade at 2:15 p.m., followed by performances by the Cardinaires and the Cardinal Marching Band, with lots of other entertainment sprinkled in. There are also contests on both days for people of all ages, including apple peeling and nail pounding. In between all the fun activities, you can visit over 40 crafters selling their handmade wares in the gym and in the Huntsburg Com-
munity Center. Once that delicious breakfast has settled and you get hungry, do not fret. There is a myriad of concessions ready to satisfy your every craving. Festival classics like corn dogs and Swiss cheese on a stick sold by the Cardinal Music Boosters and fries sold by the Cardinal Athletic Boosters, to pumpkin pies sold by the Cardinal wrestling team and apple cider sold by Breeders & Feeders. The best part of the festival? It was started to help local organizations raise money for their programs and that tradition continues today. There are several organizations including Cardinal Middle School PTO, Cardinal athletic and music boosters, 4-H groups, Grange and many others that can raise money through the pumpkin festival. So, when October rolls around and you want to take the family out for the day, come on out to the Huntsburg Pumpkin Festival.
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Community-Supported Program Feeds Families this Season Submitted According to Feeding America, 42 million Americans struggle with hunger, which is nearly equal to the 43.1 million officially living in poverty. Even more shocking statistics show that of this number, 13 million are children and 5.4 million are seniors that don’t get enough to eat. To fight hunger this holiday season, Two Men and a Truck of Cleveland is hosting its annual Movers for Meals collection drive to provide nonperishable food items to families with the goal of putting more food on tables. This year, Two Men and a Truck is partnering with shelters, schools and businesses from areas surrounding Cleveland. These lo-
cations will serve as drop off points for nonperishable food items.
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Necessary items for donation include cereal, tuna, peanut butter, soup, jelly, pasta, canned pineapple, coffee, canned potatoes, tea, instant potatoes and juice. This fall marks the eighth anniversary of the Movers for Meals program. The program was first introduced in Michigan in 2010 and by 2012, franchises donated 16,000 pounds of food to food banks across the state. The program is expected to continue its nationwide reach this year. For additional information about Movers for Meals, visit twomenandatruck.com/community-service.
Alpine Structures Acquires New Facility and Expands Business Submitted Alpine Structures recently acquired Claridon Structures, a second location where the company now sells their high quality storage structures. This new location offers buildings straight from Alpine’s Winesburg factory, with the same reputation and customer service that has kept them in business for the past 35 years. Now, Alpine serves the Cleveland/Northeast Ohio area with fine sheds and outdoor structures straight from the heart of Amish Country. Since 1981, strength has been the defining characteristic of Alpine Structures’ storage buildings. The sheds and outdoor structures are designed with a strong back nailer, a unique design element that keeps walls straight and strong. This process involves inserting horizontal studs into a notch cut on a vertical stud, creating an extra nailing surface as well as strength for the structure overall. Alpine also uses a unique triple-layer door system in which door frames are built with premium-grade lumber and fastened with metal truss plates for superior strength. On doors, customers select the siding of their choice and door trim is treated for both termites and decay. The finished product is re-
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peal to the judges to win ribbons and make some money. “More competition was always what I was looking for,” she said, adding she found it through OH-PIGS, the summer show circuit run by Ohio Pork Council. It provides banquets, crafts and companionship for youth at various locations and times across the state. “I like to travel and go to the shows,”
sistant to the elements and ready to be used outdoors for years to come. But Alpine Structures doesn’t just talk a big game — they put their money where their mouth is. They offer a five-year warranty to back up their quality made products. “We believe in honest, quality service from start to finish and long after the project is complete. We let our customers know that if they ever have a problem, we will make it right,” said owner Javan Miller. New to the Alpine Structures’ website is an online visualizer that allows visitors to create a virtual structure so they can see what a customized shed or outdoor structure will look like before purchase. This interactive element allows users to change colors and other design elements with a simple click. When Alpine Structures opened 35 years ago, they had the philosophy that outdoor storage should be able to increase property values without breaking the bank. The hardworking staff at Alpine work hand-in-hand with customers to create products that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing. “We offer many options, including transom windows, cupolas and weather vanes,” Miller said. Claridon Structures is located at 13065 Mayfield Road in Chardon. For phone inquiries, call 800-359-7522. Zampino said, adding she’s a member of the Ohio Swine Association. This year, as a senior at Chardon High School, she is looking into the The Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute in Wooster and considering a career in biochemistry. A career as a feed sales representative for a livestock feed producer would allow her to travel and stay in touch with the farming side of the industry. It could also mean fewer pens to clean out. “We buy sawdust by the skid,” Zampino said.
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From left, 8-year-old Kaiden Wolcott, holds the family cat, also named Kaiden, with Catherine Chuha and Steve Wolcott, owners of G.A.R. Horizons.
G.A.R. Horizons Store Offers Farm Market Atmosphere Submitted G.A.R. Horizons was a 4-H inspired hobby farm and, since 2009, has grown to be a business. Catherine Chuha enjoyed showing animals for a few years and fell in love. Catherine felt it was better to know where her food came from and wanted to share that with others. G.A.R. Horizons started off selling pork by whole or half. In 2013, Catherine met her “farmer guy,” Steve. He had knowledge of raising beef cattle and chickens. G.A.R. Horizons started attending local farmers markets, selling their meats, by the piece, so that customers wouldn’t have to buy large quantities for lack of freezer space. Homemade jams and jellies were added to their offerings along with fresh brown eggs and chicken pieces. In the fall of 2017, G.A.R. Horizons broke ground for a farm store. After many customers asked where they could find G.A.R. Horizons meats in winter months, Catherine and Steve knew it was time to expand. Their goal was to have a place for customers to find “farmers market favorites” all year round. On May 15, 2018, Horizons Local Goods opened its doors. G.A.R. Horizons offers their own pork, beef, chicken and turkey products. Meats can be bought by the pound
or in bulk to stock your freezer. They also grow their own produce as it comes in season. As their farm motto says, “know where it’s grown.” Other vendors that can be found are: Carhop’s Burger Sauce, Cleveland Pickle, Randi’s Pantry Jalapeno Treats, Rowdy Cow flavored milk & cheese spreads, honey and maple syrup from Sara’s Sweets & Treats, J&J Farms goat milk fudge and homemade soap, Molly’s Market assorted soaps and meat rubs, Direct Grind coffee, Lavender Jones Macarons, The Cookie Barn, Humphrey Popcorn Company, Spoiled Dog Boss Pet Treats, unique photography, handmade jewelry and more. G.A.R. Horizons will still attend local farmers markets June through September. Starting in October, the farm store — at 13623 G.A.R. Highway in Hambden Township, just west of Route 608 — will have longer hours. June-September hours: Mondays and Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to noon; Tuesdays, 12-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. October through May hours: Mondays and Tuesdays, 12-6 p.m.; Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to noon; Fridays 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed Thursdays and Sundays. For more information visit, www.garhorizons.com or call 440-488-7170.
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Grieving for Pets Akin to Mourning Human Loved Ones Submitted A lot has changed over the last century and most of it stems from families increasingly considering pets family members. Approximately 68 percent of Americans own a pet, so losing their endless joy and unconditional love can cause unexpected feelings of grief. Depending on your relationship, the loss of a pet can be more traumatic than the grief you feel after the death of family and friends. In part, this is because pets share some of our most intimate relationships — we see them every day, they depend on us, we adjust our lives around their needs. Science also shows that we form attachments to animals in the same way we form attachments to people. A 2015 study found when people gazed into a dog’s eyes, both the person and the dog showed increased levels of oxytocin. Oxytocin, sometimes called the love hormone, regulates social interactions — like when new parents look at their
newborn children. Yet it is still less acceptable to publicly grieve for our pets. As pet parents ourselves (and licensed funeral directors), DeJohn Pet Services Pet Loss Professionals understand your feelings of loss and can guide your through the various options to create a meaningful tribute that is unique to the life you shared with your pet. “We go above and beyond private pet cremation. We help families say their final goodbyes and pay tribute to their pet, as well as guide them to healing on their grief journey. We have cared for family pets large and small, from birds, lizards and snakes to dogs and cats. We are here every step of the way,” said Sherri DiPietro, of DeJohn Pet Services. Because we understand that animals grieve too, our pet-friendly facility allows you to bring in other pets to say goodbye to their friend. Call DeJohn Pet Services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 216-658-9010, visit us online at DeJohnPetServies.com or follow us on Facebook.
MD Realty Celebrates 25th Year Submitted M D Realty, 15618 W. High St. in Middlefield Village, boasts experienced and knowledgeable agents, including broker/owner Mark Dolezal, his wife/Realtor Patti Dolezal and fellow Realtors Sue Evans, Cassie Plott, Jan Boose and Tom DeLong. This successful team has helped hundreds of buyers and sellers throughout the local area achieve their real estate goals. Each agent has their own areas of expertise in dealing with sellers and buyers, and the abundant amount paperwork, inspections scheduling and problem-solving involved with selling or purchasing real estate.
“The forecast looks very bright for the coming year in the Geauga County and surrounding real estate markets. We are excited to see the progress of the new Berkshire Schools and feel it will be a great asset to Geauga County,” Mark said. “The past 32 years have been very busy and have gone very quickly. We would like to thank the residents of Middlefield and the surrounding communities for their loyalty and entrusting us with all of their real estate needs. We appreciate each and every referral and every opportunity to serve our clients.” For prompt, professional real estate service, call M D Realty at 440-632-5055 or visit them online at www.mdrealty-ltd.com.
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Eat Healthy at the Fair MetroCreative Fairs, carnivals, rodeos, and roving amusement parks are popular summer attractions. Rides and raffles may attract the majority of revelers, but fairs and carnivals also are great places to enjoy mouth-watering food. Fried dough, meats on sticks, pretzels, cotton candy, cheesesteaks, and other aromas waft through the air at carnivals. However, fairs have not always been so great for people watching their calories. And while fairs might not be diet-friendly, it’s not impossible to adhere to one’s diet while visiting the fair.
Fill up at home
Prior to heading out to the fair, be sure to eat a filling, healthy breakfast. This will provide ample nutrients and decrease the likelihood that you will overindulge in less healthy fare while at the carnival. Foods that are comprised of protein and fiber can help you to feel fuller longer. Pack a snack that can provide a boost of energy prior to indulging in any fair foods. Trail mix or a low-calorie protein bar may be enough to tide you over until you leave the fair.
Stay hydrated
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics says that mild dehydration produces similar symptoms to hunger. If you feel hungry after eating, your body may only need fluids and not food. Therfore, reach for water or a hydrating sports drink (particularly when it is hot outside) as a first step to abating hunger symptoms, especially if you’ve recently eaten.
Choose healthy food vendors
Look for vendors that offer things like yogurt cups, roasted vegetables, lean meats, and fresh fruits. Kabobs that include lean meats that are low in calories can make a
great carnival meal. Corn on the cob without gobs of butter also can be a filling snack. Smart dessert options include fruit smoothies, water ice, frozen yogurt, and even a candied apple, which may be rich in fiber. A small dose of cotton candy, which is just 100 calories per ounce, can offer a sweet fix while you avoid deep-fried concoctions. Keep in mind that cheese curds can set you back 650 calories and a funnel cake 720 calories, according to the YMCA. It can take several miles of traversing the fair to burn all those calories.
Watch portion sizes
If you splurge on a treat or two, consider sharing it with a friend or family member to cut the portion size. A single bite of a calorie-rich food can be enough to satisfy a craving. If you’re heading to a Renaissance Fair, giant turkey legs may be prime for the picking. Those legs, which may contain as many as 1,140 calories, are well beyond the typical poultry portion size of four ounces. Such food is best shared with others.
Pay attention to beverages
Before you fill up on lemonade or visit the beer tent, remember some beverages contain lots of calories. Weigh your options carefully. If you want a cold beer, you may need to skip that chocolate-covered banana. Fair foods are delicious but often high in calories. Smart choices can ensure dining at a fair does not derail your diet.
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Non-Medical Home Care Helps Adults Achieve Quality of Life Submitted Regardless of age, background or location, most people today have something in common: They want independence, freedom and quality of life. FirstLight Home Care of Chardon/Northeast Ohio is designed to help adults achieve all those things. FirstLight provides quality, affordable non-medical home care not just for the older adult who is aging in place, but also for other adults who need assistance with activities of daily living. FirstLight is a lifeline for seniors; people with disabilities; those recovering from surgery, illness or injury; and new and busy mothers. “Non-medical home care fills the gap between medically-skilled services and the everyday tasks that a person is able to complete for themselves,” said Annette Smith, Owner of FirstLight Home Care of Chardon/ Northeast Ohio. “Our services provide the resources needed to sustain our clients’ independence and freedom and help family care4/3/2018 givers maintain flexibility and balance in their own lives.” Central to the FirstLight caregiving approach is a client-first philosophy that matches clients with caregivers who fit the personality, needs and vision of the client and family. Caregiving partnerships are built on trust, communication and an understanding of a client’s needs. “Our caregivers have been there and they understand the challenges families face when caring for loved ones,” said Smith. “FirstLight caregivers are direct employees, not contractors. Plus, we conduct thorough screenings and background checks, and every caregiver must complete our rigorous care training.”
Diverse Home Care Solutions FirstLight’s non-medical home care solutions provide support to people with a wide range of needs and the resources necessary to help adults maintain quality of life. They include: • Personal Care, which aids with activities of daily living, such as bathing and hygiene, walking and mobility, transfer and posturing, special diets and meal preparation. • Companion Care, which provides companionship through regular visits, as well as medication reminders, light housekeeping, laundry services, errands and transportation. • Respite Care, which allows family caregivers to step out of their everyday routines and take time for themselves, while FirstLight professionals ensure loved ones are cared for. • Dementia Care, which provides personalized care plans to help dementia sufferers Chesterland Family Eyecare_Font-01.jpg and their families cope with the anxiety, confusion and isolation that are often associated with the disease. FirstLight Home Care is a leading provider of non-medical home care, helping individuals achieve the quality of life they deserve. Our professional caregivers can provide care at private residences, independent and assisted living communities and other healthcare facility settings. This article is provided by Annette Smith, Owner, FirstLight Home Care of Chardon/ Northeast Ohio. For more information, visit chardon.FirstLightHomeCare.com or call 440286-1342.
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Is it Time to Ban the Bottle? Submitted We’ve all heard the popular rule we should drink eight glasses of water every day. One of the main reasons water is so critical to life processes is it is helps the body transport critical substances in and out of living cells. Water helps to regulate body temperature, energize muscles, control calorie intake, lubricate joints and flush waste from the body. Simply put, water is essential to life. In an effort to stay healthy and drink the recommended amounts of water, more and more people have reached for the convenience of bottled water. But as awareness increases about the harmful effects of plastics on the health of the planet, as well as our own, the search is on for a better alternative. The statistics about pollution and plastics are sobering: • America’s demand for bottled water uses more than 17 million barrels of oil annually, enough to fuel 1.3 million cars for a year.1 • Drinking the recommended eight glasses of water a day at U.S. tap rates equals about $0.49 per year. That same amount of bottled water is about $1,400. • By 2050, there’s going to be more plastic in the ocean than fish.2 • According to a 2016 study from the
Rochester Institute of Technology, approximately 22 million pounds of plastic flows into the Great Lakes each year with the highest concentrations reported in Lake Michigan and Lake Erie. • The energy we waste using bottled water would be enough to power 190,000 homes.3 If you are searching for an alternative to bottled water, it’s time to consider a home drinking water system. Kinetico Water Systems, headquartered in Geauga County, is one of the nation’s premier water-treatment innovators, pioneering the art of water purification without electricity. Kinetico offers a variety of economical systems to improve the taste and purity of your drinking water by eliminating a variety of common contaminants. These efficient systems can be installed under your sink, in a basement, utility room or garage, and will provide your family with an abundant supply of high-quality, great-tasting water. For information on your personal water solution, contact Kinetico at 800-444-1387 or visit www.kineticocleveland.com. 1 Pacific Institute. “Fact Sheet: Bottled Water and Energy – Getting to 17 Million Barrels.” December 2007. 2 Sherri A. Mason, Ph.D. 3 “Not Disposable Anymore.” P.O.V.’s Borders. 2004. PBS.
How to Care for Aquarium Goldfish Parents eager to instill a sense of responsibility in their children may turn to pets to facilitate such lessons. But dogs or cats may not fit in with everyone’s lifestyle or living arrangements. In such instances, fish may be parents’ best friends. Freshwater fish tend to be inexpensive and relatively easy to care for. Goldfish, in particular, can make ideal primary companions because they are hardy and are especially inexpensive. “Feeder” goldfish cost mere cents per fish, and while they may be primarily bred to be used as live food for larger prey, these goldfish can still provide many of the same pet care lessons as other pets.
and originate in China. There are hundreds of varieties of goldfish found around the globe. In fact, koi are cousins of the traditional aquarium goldfish. Despite their name, goldfish come in a variety of colors. Commercial goldfish are typically yellow, gold and red. Wild goldfish are almost exclusively olive green or dark gray, according to PetMD. They’re one of the most common aquarium fish and also have some of the longest life expectancies. The oldest recorded living goldfish reached the age of 49. Goldfish come in different sizes, but the average aquarium goldfish grows to between four and seven inches.
Learning about goldfish
Caring for goldfish
On the way to becoming fish experts, it’s important to point out that, despite their low price tag and availability, goldfish should not be viewed as disposable. These are live animals and deserve the same care and consideration as other pets. National Geographic says that goldfish are descendents of carp
Goldfish that are won at state fairs may come home in plastic bags or small bowls, but they are best cared for in traditional aquariums. Goldfish are omnivores that will thrive on a healthy diet made up of pellets, vegetables, algae, and flakes. These fish tend to produce a lot of ammonia waste, so if they are kept in a bowl, the water will need to be changed quite frequently and the bowl should be large. Many aquarium experts say a tank that’s between 10 and 20 gallons is ideal for a goldfish. Such tanks will not stunt its growth and will keep it healthy and comfortable. Goldfish like relatively low water temperatures, advises the fish resource The Goldfish Tank. They should not be mistaken for tropical fish. Goldfish are typically best kept alone or with other goldfish so that their living environments are easily maintained. Also, some goldfish will try to eat smaller fish. A clean tank is vital to the health of goldfish. Filtration is ideal, as is an air pump to help agitate the surface of the water and make oxygen more accessible. It’s important to use a dechlorinator product to remove chlorine and other chemicals from tap water so that the fish can thrive. According to CaringPets.org, people who choose a bowl for their goldfish instead of a standard tank should follow the rule that the greater the amount of surfaces area, the more oxygen in the water. For this to be achieved, choose a wide goldfish bowl over a tall narrow one. In addition, the water will need to be changed every few days, and 50 to 75 percent of the water in the bowl should be replaced with fresh water. Keeping goldfish as pets can introduce children and even adults to the task of caring for a living animal. With the right care, these fish can thrive and provide many hours of entertainment and enjoyment.
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GCPL Continues Making Learning Fun for All Submitted Your library is your community resource. This is where people gather to engage, connect and find inspiration. The Geauga County Public Library system unveiled its new strategic plan in June, after nearly 18 months of gathering opinions from library staff and Geauga citizens about their visions for creating a desirable community. Numerous attributes bubbled to the surface, with all them valuing education, a welcoming environment, capable and compassionate leadership and access to resources.
Engage
Dynamic programming in our buildings and at off-site locations provides opportunities to learn and grow. What are you interested in? GCPL’s programming covers everything from cooking to quilting to genealogy and technology. If you’re looking for your next hobby, find resources at your library to help you get started. Our Mobile Services Department takes its bookmobiles to farmers markets, local parks and community centers, making it easy for Geauga citizens to engage with ideas and resources.
Connect
Meet new people, deepen existing friendships, exchange thoughts and participate in community life. If you have a love of literary work, join a book discussion group at any of our locations. Meet other parents at storytimes. Get in touch with your creativity at the
adult coloring club. Learn the art of paper folding or polka dancing or board-game strategy — and make friends with people who want to learn the same skills. Connect with your state representatives at the library. Did you know state Rep. John Patterson (D-Jefferson) has office hours at the Chardon Branch every month and that state Rep. Sarah LaTourette (R-Chester Township) meets with constituents at the Geauga West Branch?
Inspire Learn new skills, discover ideas and celebrate creativity. Working together, we build relationships that strengthen the community, helping people find inspiration that fuels their dreams. Be it virtually, through free access to Lynda.com, or in our meeting spaces, GCPL is a portal of discovery where patrons interact with ideas and each other.
The Great Geauga County Fair Book Sale Stop by the Book Barn near Gate 1 during The Great Geauga County Fair to browse the great selection of books for all ages. Sponsored by Friends of Mobile Services and the GCPL, this fair-worthy sale features thousands of books, audiobooks, CDs and DVDs at bargain prices. Parking is free, and we’ll hold your purchases for you while you enjoy the rides, milkshakes and exhibits.
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Plan Your Fall Foliage Excursion MetroCreative Autumn means different things to many people. Students may embrace the dawn of a new school year, while others might embrace the crisp weather after a season of heat. One of the more widely enjoyed aspects of autumn is the chance to take in the brilliant foliage. Although New England may be renowned for its bright, orange, red and yellow panoramas, dazzling displays of foliage can be witnessed anywhere temperatures descend enough for deciduous trees to shed their leaves. The first step to a successful fall foliage excursion is to find the right spot. The Catskill and Adirondack Mountains of New York, Amish Country in Pennsylvania, the Great Lakes from Michigan to Ohio, and many other areas can be great places to witness nature at its most colorful. To make the most of fall foliage road trips, drivers can keep the following suggestions in mind. • Get off the highway. To see great fall
vistas, take a detour from major thoroughfares and visit small towns and mountain passes. Invest in some maps, as cellular networks may be inaccessible in remote locales. • Avoid tourist-heavy areas. Drivers may prefer less crowded roadways to accompany the great scenery. Such drivers should visit areas that are not tourist meccas. Any area that plays home to forests and sprawling landscapes will do. • Go on foot. To get the best photos, head out at sunrise or sunset. Soft, golden light dappled by leaves will bring out the golden tones in photos. Going on foot will help you discover the nuances of the season and slow down for a change. • Don’t overlook overcast days. Traveling in the rain may not be fun, but overcast days might be ideal. On such days, the sun won’t be too warm and drown out the colors. • Bring along binoculars. Wildlife is often mobile and abundant in the fall, as animals scurry to feed and gather supplies before the See Fall • Page 21
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Maplewood at Chardon Announces Butterfly Garden Submitted Maplewood at Chardon, an assisted living and memory care community, recently announced a new butterfly garden, two new cultural herb gardens and three potted gardens (salad, herb and bean) in its courtyard to enhance the daily life of residents. Maplewood at Chardon will cultivate the butterfly garden to attract the beautiful winged creatures as well as plant vegetables and fresh herbs in the cultural gardens and potted gardens to be used in preparing meals at the residence. Horticulturalist Donna Nicastro and Lori Gogolin from Holden Arboretum advised on the planting and diagraming the butterfly garden. “Maplewood strives to create the best experiences we can for our residents,” said Heather Freemont, regional director of operations for Maplewood Senior Living. “There are many benefits for our community in cultivating the new gardens. Residents will have a beautiful space to enjoy the outdoors as well have the freshest ingredients prepared in their meals for true farm-to-table dining.” Maplewood at Chardon residents are working with a team of professionals, volunteers from Progressive Insurance and volunteers from Holden Arboretum to plant 17 additional plant species that range from herbs
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from page 20 winter. As a result, autumn is a great time to spot wildlife that’s normally hiding in thickets and woodland areas. • Plan for stops along the way. Don’t forget to bring some spending money in the form of cash so that you can enjoy the small farm stands and shops that often dot rural landscapes. Pick up farm-fresh produce or choose a plump pumpkin. Yard sales also are abundant this time of year. Small shops may not take credit cards, so if you plan to buy, cash is king. Trees begin shedding their leaves as early as the beginning of September in Canada and the northern United States. As the days press on, the fall finery will gradually shift southward. For those who can afford to take a weekday off, do so, as weekends might be overcome with fellow nature enthusiasts.
and vegetables to fresh flowers. In addition to the three potted gardens, there will be Italian and Mexican cultural gardens filled with fresh, flavorful herbs. The executive chef will use these ingredients in preparing meals for the residents. The rich, fresh savory selections are important for seniors. Research has proven that as people age, their sense of taste often decreases. Maplewood’s goal is to offer residents delicious and fresh meals that are unprocessed,satisfying and healthy. In addition to providing fresh culinary ingredients, the garden is a place where the residents can interact with nature. The butterfly garden will be filled with an array of colorful flowers and plants designed to attract caterpillars and butterflies. Residents at Maplewood at Chardon can spend mornings and afternoons in the picturesque landscape relaxing, walking or even partaking in light gardening, which provides seniors with some exercise. For more information on Maplewood Senior Living, call 440-332-4640 or visit maplewoodseniorliving.com.
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The Geauga County Fair Chardon Welding, Inc. - FaCtOry DireCt Dealer -
Thursday, August 30, 2018
Turn Game Odds in Your Favor MetroCreative Mid- to late-summer is peak carnival and fair season. During this time of year, empty fields and parking lots are transformed into entertainment wonders featuring rides, foods and plenty of games of chance. Carnival games are a fun diversion. Thousands and thousands of fairgoers test their luck at these games when carnivals roll into town. Games often seem as though they are stacked in the house’s favor, but games are not impossible to win. A few pointers can increase any player’s chances of winning. • Ring toss: The object of this game is to throw a ring and have it settle around the neck of a bottle. For the best chances, toss the ring so that it remains as flat horizontally as possible. Think of throwing it as you would a Frisbee. • Milk bottle pyramid: In this game, participants have to throw a softball to knock over milk bottles stacked in a pyramid. It seems easy, but sometimes the weight of the softball is not in proportion to the weight of the bottles. The ball may be filled with cork, and the bottles may be weighted on the bottom. Aim for the center of the two lowest
bottles and throw the ball as hard as you can. • Basketball shot: In this game, the rim of the basketball net is likely smaller than regulation and the backboard may be stiffer than players are accustomed to. In addition, the ball may be overinflated so that it is more bouncy. Try a high arc that will help you swish the ball. Otherwise, aim for the top of the square on the backboard so that the ball will bank right into the net. • Whack-a-mole: This game is fun because a player can go after whichever critter See Games • Page 23
AQUA DOC Puts Passion into Water Care Submitted
Propane - Welding Repairs and Fabrication - Metal Sales 344 Center Street, Chardon OH 44024 440-285-7569 • www.chardonwelding.com
AQUA DOC is a lake and pond management company dedicated to keeping these bodies of water beautiful. Celebrating its 35th year in business, AQUA DOC is fully staffed with biologists, licensed aquatic specialists and experts in fountain and aeration technology. When a problem occurs in a lake or pond, AQUA DOC will provide the solution. Whether working on Lake Erie or a customer’s small ponds, AQUA DOC has the knowledge and expertise to keep waters open for functional recreation use and aesthetic beauty.
Communication and understanding are both vital to developing healthy working relationships. Experienced AQUA DOC personnel host and provide pond clinics throughout the state of Ohio. They are always available to meet with, discuss, inform and assist customers in establishing goals and expectations for their individual body of water. Your AQUA DOC Team’s passion is aquatics. They love water. It is their sole focus and priority. Because of this focus, AQUA DOC is a leader in the Buckeye State and beyond, providing a range of services no other firm is capable of providing.
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The experts at Red, Wine & Brew are, from left, wine specialist Amanda Orzech, beer specialist Rick Welo and tobacco specialist Vickie Moore.
Red, Wine & Brew Restaurant Slated to Open Spring 2019 Submitted Red, Wine & Brew - Chesterland has hit a few bumps in the road these past few years, but it hasn’t slowed down this continually growing business. The store’s new restaurant, due to open in the spring of 2019, will continue the trend of being one of the first to offer wine at retail price in the area. It’s a neat concept. When a guest comes in for dinner, they can pick out what wine they would like to drink and get it at retail price with no corkage fee. There will still be a wine list of house wines by the glass or bottle, but they can opt for a bottle from the store’s 6,000 plus selection at no extra costs. If wine doesn’t tickle your fancy, no problem. If you are unsure about your beer choice, the restaurant will have a few hundred beers
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from page 22 pops out of the hole. A key advantage to this game is never to raise the mallet higher than the height of the mole. This ensures a faster swing and a quicker resetting to hit the next mole that pops up. • Balloons and darts: To counteract potentially dull darts, look for the shiniest, thinnest balloons. Those are the ones that are inflated the most. This will increase your chances of popping a balloon.
for $3 and up to choose from, chilled and ready to go for whenever a guest would like a nice cold one. If either one of those aren’t your forte, Red, Wine & Brew still has you covered. There will be a full-service liquor bar with 16 beers on tap. Experts will be available if someone needs help picking out a nice wine, beer or cigar to go with their meal. Cigar smokers will have a little oasis in the back of the restaurant in the smoking lounge. Non-smokers will be able to enjoy the patio out front, which will turn into an event room, for private parties, and be used in the winter as overflow from the restaurant. “We are all so super excited,” said Kathryn Moore, retail manager at Red, Wine & Brew - Chesterland. “It is going to bring a whole new element to an already great place in an awesome town.” • Frog toss: Young children are drawn to this game because they get to launch a rubber frog into the air and throw it toward a lily pad. The chance of getting wet combined with pounding a mallet can make this game quite attractive. To improve your odds of winning, make the frog as small as possible by folding its legs underneath the body. Aim high so that the frog is launched in a high arc and has a better chance of landing in that lily pad cup. Carnival games can be entertaining. Players have a greater chance of taking home a prize if they learn some secrets of each game they play.
2018 GRANDSTAND EVENTS THURSDAY, AUG. 30:
SATURDAY, SEPT. 1:
MONDAY, SEPT. 3:
FRIDAY, AUG. 31:
SUNDAY, SEPT. 2:
Dynamo Dogs Show Racing Pigs B&B Magic Show 4 Shows Daily!
Demolition Derby 8:30 p.m. Main Grandstand General Admission: $6 Horse Pulls 6:00 p.m. Main Grandstand Chris Higbee FREE Country Music Show 8:00 p.m. Small Grandstand
Demolition Derby 8:30 p.m. Main Grandstand General Admission: $8 Truck and Tractor Pulls 6:30 p.m. Main Grandstand General Admission: $10
Broken Horn Rodeo 3:00 p.m. Main Grandstand General Admission: $10
Children 6 and Under Get In Grandstand Shows Free! FAIR SOUVENIRS Country Store in the Domestic Arts T-shirts, sweatshirts, cookbooks, stuffed animals, notepads
The 196TH Great Geauga County Fair LABOR DAY WEEKEND AUG. 30 - SEPT. 3
VISIT WWW.GEAUGAFAIR.COM FOR DETAILS AND ACTIVITIES
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“Fun Day, Fair Day”
Free Admission until 12:00 p.m. & $5 Admission after 12:00 p.m. Geauga Learn – a cooperative day of learning Chicken Flying Contest – Noon at Small Grandstand Demolition Derby at 8:30 p.m. in the Main Grandstand 8:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m.
12:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:15 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m.
3:15 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:45 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
Jr. Fair Poultry Show Jr. Fair Dairy Goat Show Jr. Fair Horse Show Jr. Fair Sheep Show Jr. Fair Swine Show Open Miniature Horse Show Chicken Flying Contest Racing Pigs B & B Magic Show Jr. Fair Garden Produce Show Shari Staiduhar - Woodcarving Demonstration Racing Pigs B & B Magic Show Great Geauga Fair Band Jr. Fair Rabbit Breed Show Dynamo Dogs Show Shari Staiduhar - Woodcarving Demonstration Racing Pigs Jr. Fair Pygmy Goat Show B & B Magic Show Dynamo Dogs Show Shari Staiduhar – Woodcarving Demonstration Racing Pigs Madi & Sophia Scarvelli - Variety B & B Magic Show Jr. Fair King and Queen Coronation B & B Magic Show Hot Air Balloon Ascension Dynamo Dogs Show Shari Staiduhar - Woodcarving Demonstration Flag Drop Racing Pigs Great Geauga Fair Band Demolition Derby
Poultry Barn Natural Resources Area East Show Ring Small Arena Arena Small Grandstand Small Grandstand Troy Trail Stage Chester Court Stage Jr. Fair Building Woodcarver Tent Troy Trail Stage Chester Court Stage Vernon Howard Pavilion Rabbit Barn Midway Stage Woodcarver Tent Troy Trail Stage Small Arena Chester Court Stage Midway Stage Woodcarver Tent Troy Trail Stage Jr. Fair Stage Chester Court Stage Jr. Fair Stage Chester Court Stage Main Grandstand Midway Stage Woodcarver Tent Main Grandstand Troy Trail Stage Vernon Howard Pavilion Main Grandstand
Friday, August 31, 2018
SENIOR CITIZEN AND VETERANS’ DAY
Age 65 and Older and All Veterans Admitted Free Senior “Hang-Out” 9 AM - 2 PM Sponsored by Department of Aging in the Vernon Howard Pavilion Horse Pulls – Main Grandstand at 6:00 p.m. Chris Higbee Free Country Music Show - Small Grandstand at 8:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m.
12:00 Noon 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:15 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m.
Open Dairy Goat Show Jr. Fair Horse Show Open Haflinger Halter Show Jr. Fair Rabbit Showmanship Jr. Fair Beef Cattle Show Jr. Fair Dairy Cattle Show Jr. Fair Poultry Showmanship Open Draft Horse Halter Show Racing Pigs Chardon Polka Band B & B Magic Show Open Beef Cattle Show Shari Staiduhar - Woodcarving Demonstration Dynamo Dogs Show Hammett & Kovich Puppets Racing Pigs B & B Magic Show Great Geauga Fair Band Dynamo Dogs Show Shari Staiduhar - Woodcarving Demonstration Racing Pigs Ron Papaleo (Variety) B & B Magic Show Dynamo Dogs Show Shari Staiduhar - Woodcarving Demonstration Chordials (Ladies Barbershop Quartet) Flag Drop Horse Pulling Contest Racing Pigs Horseshoe Pitching “Bring Your Own Partner” B & B Magic Show Hot Air Balloon Ascension Championship Ranch Sorting Great Geauga Fair Band Dynamo Dogs Show Shari Staiduhar - Woodcarving Demonstration Chris Higbee - Free Country Music Show Racing Pigs
Small Arena East Show Ring Small Grandstand Rabbit Barn Arena Arena Auction Tent Small Grandstand Troy Trail Stage Jr. Fair Stage Chester Court Stage Arena Woodcarver Tent Midway Stage Bill Plants Pavilion Troy Trail Stage Chester Court Stage Vernon Howard Pavilion Midway Stage Woodcarver Tent Troy Trail Stage Jr. Fair Stage Chester Court Stage Midway Stage Woodcarver Tent Jr. Fair Stage Main Grandstand Main Grandstand Troy Trail Stage Horseshoe Court Chester Court Stage Main Grandstand East Show Ring Vernon Howard Pavilion Midway Stage Woodcarver Tent Small Grandstand Troy Trail Stage
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Saturday, September 1, 2018
Apple Pie Day, Apple Pie Auction at 1:00 p.m. Jr. Fair Livestock Sale: Support our Geauga Jr. Fair Youth! Small Animal 2:30 p.m. in Auction Tent Large Animal 5:00 p.m. in Arena (Registration at Noon) 8:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:30 p.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:15 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:45 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
Donkey and Mule Show Jr. Fair Horse Show Open Rabbit Show Open Dairy Cattle Show Open Sheep Show Jr. Fair Small Animal Show Horseshoe Pitching - Open Class Draft Horse & Pony Fun Show Tom Evanchuck – Variety Livestock Buyers Registration Racing Pigs Harness Horse Racing B & B Magic Show Apple Pie Auction Horseshoe Pitching - Blind Draw Doubles Shari Staiduhar - Woodcarving Demonstration Dynamo Dogs Show GEAR Show - Robotic Demonstration Racing Pigs Ty Kellogg Marschmellow Squares – Square Dancing Jr. Fair Small Animal Livestock Sale B & B Magic Show Great Geauga Fair Band Dynamo Dogs Show Shari Staiduhar - Woodcarving Demonstration Racing Pigs Marschmellow Squares – Square Dancing Jayson and the Mean Eyed Cats – Blues & Rockabilly Joe Lexso’s One Man Band B & B Magic Show Jr. Fair Large Animal Livestock Sale Dynamo Dogs Show Shari Staiduhar - Woodcarving Demonstration Racing Pigs Swamp Rattlers Take II B & B Magic Show Hot Air Balloon Ascension Great Geauga Fair Band Dynamo Dogs Show Pony Pulling Contest Shari Staiduhar - Woodcarving Demonstration Flag Drop Racing Pigs Swamp Rattlers Demolition Derby
Small Grandstand East Show Ring Rabbit Barn Arena Small Arena Jr. Fair Building Horseshoe Courts Small Grandstand Midway Pavilion Arena Troy Trail Stage Main Grandstand Chester Court Stage Vernon Howard Pavilion Horseshoe Courts Woodcarver Tent Midway Stage Jr. Fair Building Troy Trail Stage Midway Pavilion Bill Plants Pavilion Auction Tent Chester Court Stage Vernon Howard Pavilion Midway Stage Woodcarver Tent Troy Trail Stage Bill Plants Pavilion Jr. Fair Stage Midway Pavilion Chester Court Stage Arena Midway Stage Woodcarver Tent Troy Trail Stage Jr. Fair Stage Midway Pavilion Chester Court Stage Main Grandstand Vernon Howard Pavilion Midway Stage Small Grandstand Woodcarver Tent Main Grandstand Troy Trail Stage Jr. Fair Stage Main Grandstand
Sunday, September 2, 2018
Band-O-Rama: High School Marching Bands Perform at 1:30 p.m. in Main Grandstand Truck and Tractor Pulls at 6:30 p.m. in Main Grandstand Rooster Crowing at 4:00 p.m. in Small Arena Hosted by Darrel Cubbison 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon
12:30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:15 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. ` 2:30 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:15 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
4:30 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
Open Western Horse Show Pony Show, Draft Horse & Pony Hitch Show Worship Service Entries for the Anyone Can Bake Contest Horseshoe Pitching - Class D Wayne Joseph Band - Variety Midnight Trail - Variety Racing Pigs Geauga K-9 B & B Magic Show Harness Races Results from the Anyone Can Bake Contest Shari Staiduhar – Woodcarving Demonstration Flag Drop/ Anthem by Madi Scarvelli Dynamo Dogs Show Band-O-Rama Racing Pigs Legacy Band Wayne & Joseph Band - Variety Horseshoe Pitching - Class B B & B Magic Show Diaper Dash Great Geauga Fair Band Dynamo Dogs Show Shari Staiduhar – Woodcarving Demonstration Rooster Crowing Contest Legacy Band Wayne & Joseph Band - Variety Jr. Fair Dog Show Racing Pigs B & B Magic Show Dynamo Dogs Show Shari Staiduhar – Woodcarving Demonstration Fort Huntsburg Racing Pigs Mike Lester – Guitar Instrumental Flag Drop/Anthem by Madi Scarvelli Truck and Tractor Pull B & B Magic Show Hot Air Balloon Ascension Great Geauga Fair Band Dynamo Dogs Show Geauga County Fair Horse Challenge Shari Staiduhar - Woodcarving Demonstration Racing Pigs Fort Huntsburg
East Show Ring Small Grandstand Jr. Fair Pavilion Jr. Fair Building Horseshoe Courts Main Grandstand Jr. Fair Stage Troy Trail Stage West Side of Floral Hall Chester Court Stage Main Grandstand Jr. Fair Building Woodcarver Tent Main Grandstand Midway Stage Main Grandstand Troy Trail Stage Jr. Fair Stage Midway Pavilion Horseshoe Courts Chester Court Stage Jr. Fair Building Vernon Howard Pavilion Midway Stage Woodcarver Tent Small Arena Jr. Fair Stage Midway Pavilion Arena Troy Trail Stage Chester Court Stage Midway Stage Woodcarver Tent Jr. Fair Stage Troy Trail Midway Pavilion Main Grandstand Main Grandstand Chester Court Stage Main Grandstand Vernon Howard Pavilion Midway Stage Small Grandstand Woodcarver Tent Troy Trail Stage Jr. Fair Stage
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Monday, September 3, 2018
LABOR DAY – FAMILY DAY Discount Ride Bands: All-day ride bands for $10 Frog Jumping Contest – 3:00 p.m. in the Arena Broken Horn Rodeo at 3:00 p.m. at the Main Grandstand 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m.
Open English Horse Show Pony Show, Draft Horse and Pony Hitch Show Horseshoe Pitching - Class C Jr. Fair Showmanship Sweepstakes Shari Staiduhar - Woodcarving Demonstration Racing Pigs 12:30 p.m. B & B Magic Show All Animal Costume Class B 1:00 p.m. Buckeye Pedal Pulls – Kiddie Tractor Pullers Contest 1:15 p.m. Dynamo Dogs Show 1:30 p.m. Great Geauga Fair Band All Animal Costume Class A 2:00 p.m. Jr. Fair Style Show Racing Pigs Tom Todd Horseshoe Pitching - Class A 2:30 p.m. B & B Magic Show Walnut Hill Cloggers 2:45 p.m. Flag Drop 3:00 p.m. Broken Horn Rodeo Frog Jumping Contest 3:15 p.m. Dynamo Dogs Show 3:30 p.m. Shari Staiduhar - Woodcarving Demonstration 4:00 p.m. Racing Pigs Tom Todd 4:30 p.m. B & B Magic Show Great Geauga Fair Band 5:15 p.m. Dynamo Dogs Show 5:30 p.m. Shari Staiduhar - Woodcarving Demonstration 6:00 p.m. Racing Pigs 7:00 p.m. Hot Air Balloon Ascension Shari Staiduhar - Woodcarving Demonstration 8:00 p.m. Livestock Released Jr. Fair Exhibits Released Open Show Exhibits Released
East Show Ring Small Grandstand Horseshoe Courts Arena Woodcarver Tent Troy Trail Stage Chester Court Stage Jr. Fair Building Bill Plants Pavilion Midway Stage Vernon Howard Pavilion Arena Jr. Fair Building Troy Trail Stage Midway Pavilion Horseshoe Courts Chester Court Stage Jr. Fair Stage Main Grandstand Main Grandstand Arena Midway Stage Woodcarver Tent Troy Trail Stage Midway Pavilion Chester Court Stage Vernon Howard Pavilion Midway Stage Woodcarver Tent Troy Trail Stage Main Grandstand Woodcarver Tent
THE GREAT GEAUGA COUNTY FAIR
NATURAL RESOURCE AREA PROGRAM SCHEDULE 2018
Open daily 11:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. with youth fishing at 12:00 p.m. Educational Demonstrations and Activities as follows: 11:00 a.m.
Natural Resource Area Opens
11:30 a.m.
"Maple Syrup: Taste the Different Grades." – The Maple Producers of N.E. Ohio
12:00 p.m.
Fishing Begins Dog Sledding Demo – Trailbreakers Sled Dog Club of Ohio
12:30 p.m.
“Let’s Talk Turkey” – National Wild Turkey Federation
1:30 p.m.
Geauga Park District Monarch tagging
2:00 p.m.
Division of Wildlife – Introduction of K-Nine program
2:30 p.m.
Ohio State Trappers Trapping Demonstration
3:00 p.m.
“Bats Incredible!” - Geauga Soil & Water Conservation District
3:30 p.m.
“Tree Plan ting 101” - Holden Arboretum
4:00 p.m.
“Retrievers - The Dogs That Make A Splash”
5:00 p.m.
“Wild Birds of Prey” – Lake Metro Parks
5:30 p.m.
"Maple Syrup: Taste the Different Grades" – The Maple Producers of N.E. Ohio
6:00 p.m.
“Retrievers – The Dogs That Make A Splash”
6:00 p.m.
Fishing Ends
7:00 p.m.
Natural Resource Area Closed
Presentations on the half hour located at their facility around the lake and presentations on the hour located at the pavilion.
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The Great Geauga County Fairgrounds General Parking
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