Ash co fair a by Stefanie Wessell

Ashtabula County Fair 2012 Entertainment

A Gazette News Publication

Ashtabula County Fair Entertainment

Week of Wednesday, August 1, 2012

EARN FREE GAS!

you Giving rtunity po the op earn o t

Spend $50 at Thorne’s with your Fuel Pass card and earn 10¢ off every gallon on your next fill-up at Thorne’s

E FRES GA

SHOP YOUR WAY TO GREAT SAVINGS WHEN YOU FILL YOUR TANK

10¢ 20¢ 30¢ 40¢

UP TO

FREE

SAVING YOU MONEY

AT THE PUMP

FREE ANTIBIOTICS to feel better! Now available at

Offer valid on the 7 most popular generic antibiotics - all forms! Stop in for details!

FREE local delivery available - see the pharmacy for details or call 440-576-6258

Mike Forman

Tonya Stenger

344 S. Chestnut St., Jefferson

576-9122 Store Hours: Open Every Day 7am - 10pm Gas/Video • 576-7557

Pharmacy • 576-6258

Open 7am - 10pm

M-Sat. 8am - 8pm, Sun. 10am - 6pm

Week of Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Ashtabula County Fair Entertainment

Ashtabula County Fair returns Aug. 7-12 BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - Visitors to the Ashtabula County Fair will get a peek at country life, as well as experience a variety of fun activities, when the fair returns to Jefferson on Aug. 7-12. The fair can be a memorable experience for any family because there’s a little something for everyone: the fair food (since it’s only once a year, it’s perfectly okay to indulge in cotton candy, elephant ears and fair fries!), the demolition derby and truck shows, the appearance by national country stars Jake Owen on Friday, the many exhibits of quilts, photos, drawings and other locally created and grown items, the concerts, the games, the horse races and the rides (many fairs make visitors purchase individual tickets for the rides, but at the Ashtabula County Fair, visitors receive unlimited rides with their admission). Of course, the main draw will always have to be the animals. There’s something incredibly joyful about watching a child see a pig or cow up close, for the very first time. Since these animals have been lovingly cared for by a 4-H’er, many

4-H’ers will allow the children to pet the animals and let mom or dad take a picture, which they will look at many years from now and say, “Remember when...” The Ashtabula County Fair is one of the only fairs to reward the 4-H’er, not just the animal. While many fairs only judge the quality of the animals, the

Ashtabula County Fair, when awarding the top prizes, favors evaluating what the 4-H’ers have learned from their project, including knowledge found in a book, like parts of the animal, what to do when they suspect an animal is sick, how to house the animal and so forth, and more hands-on knowledge, such

as how well the 4-H’ers can show their animal in a ring. Because of this aspect, 4H is one of the most fun and educational youth organizations. Youth meet new friends, and they learn dedication and responsibility, especially when their project involves raising a living, breathing animal. They take pride and ownership in a va-

riety of projects, including raising animals, sewing their own clothes, growing their own garden, building rocket launchers and learning archery. There’s a project for just about any interest imaginable (contact the Ohio State University Extension Office in Jefferson for more information). But besides the animals,

there’s plenty of other things to do at the Ashtabula County. Motocross rumbles through the Grandstands on Tuesday, with the Lucas Oil Pro-Pulling Series amazing spectators on Wednesday. The annual Demolition Derby returns Thursday and Saturday. There will be plenty of rides and games on the midway through Lisko Entertainment, and children also will have plenty of contests to participate in on Kids’ Day. Kids’ Day is on Wednesday, and children 14 years old and under are admitted free to the fair on this day. Performances by the Elephant Encounter, Granpa Cratchet Show and Bobby Hunt the “Circus Boy” will be held daily. Swifty the Clown will be strolling the midway throughout the week. So come to the Ashtabula County Fair for a fun time, and let the 4-H’ers know that their hard work hasn’t gone unnoticed (you might even bid on a local, farmraised animal during the livestock auction, held 1 p.m. Saturday at the MAC Arena)! For a full schedule and more details, see inside this special section dedicated to the Ashtabula County Fair.

Ashtabula County Fair 2012 Entertainment Fairgrounds Map ................................................ 4 Schedule of Events .................................. 5, 16-17 Granpa Cratchet .................................................. 6 Elephant Encounter ............................................ 7 Rides ..................................................................... 8 Jake Owen ............................................................ 8 Demolition Derby ............................................... 9 Motocross Racing .............................................. 10 Swifty the Clown ............................................... 11 Lucas Oil Pro Pulling Series ............................. 11 Collector’s Basket ............................................. 13 Kids’ Activities .................................................. 13 Tractor Shows .................................................... 14 Harness Racing ................................................. 14 Circus Boy .......................................................... 15 4-H Dairy Cows ................................................ 19 Livestock Shows ............................................... 20 Parade ................................................................ 22 Equine Royalty Queen ..................................... 23 Projects on Display ........................................... 23 Draft Horses ...................................................... 24 Wine Competition ............................................ 25 Food .................................................................... 26 Heroes Among Us ............................................ 29 Remembering the Past ..................................... 30 A Gazette Newspapers Publication Publisher emeritus ........................ John Lampson President/Publisher ....................... William Creed Senior Editor ................................ Stefanie Wessell Page Design ............................................ S. Howe

Editorial Office 46 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, Ohio 44047 440-576-9125 • Fax: 576-2778 Toll-Free: 1-800-860-2775 E-mail: gazette@gazettenews.com

Horse shows happen daily at the Ashtabula County Fair. Check the schedule for times.

Come see the young calves at the Ashtabula County Fair - one might even be born on the fairgrounds itself during the week!

Animals of all types can be found at the fair.

Kids can try their hand at games at the fair.

Keeping up with the fair While many events have been planned for months, some are still being finalized. Emergencies also might crop up that necessitate some changes. To keep up with the latest on fair news, upcoming events and details on what has happened so far, pick up the Fair Dailies each day at each gate. The Fair Dailies, marked for each day of the fair, will include an updated schedule and any news updates about events, location changes or other things visitors to the Ashtabula County Fairgrounds need to know.

For events that change after the Fair Dailies are published, updates will be made throughout the day via the public address system on the fairgrounds. Fair visitors can also check in with the Ashtabula County Fair office, which is located in the front of the Grandstand by the Midway. The fair office hours vary, so check the schedule before visiting it. For more information about the fair, phone (440) 5760557.

Ashtabula County Fair Entertainment

North Poplar closed to through traffic during Ashtabula County Fair Week BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - To avoid traffic congestion around the Ashtabula County Fairgrounds, North Poplar Street will be closed in Jefferson during fair week, as usual. The affected stretch of North Poplar Street runs between West Jefferson Street and Route 307, in the northern sector of the village. Unless they’re heading to the fair, cars, trucks and trailers approaching the fairgrounds will want to avoid this street from Aug. 7-12. Additionally, other local streets may be closed at various points during the week of Aug. 7-12. This will be to accommodate certain events that will be happening on

Week of Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Step right up to games on the Midway!

the fairgrounds. Local traffic around the fairgrounds may be restricted during the following events: •Aug.7 - The traditional 4-H youth parade is a fair tradition, with units marching into the grandstand area of the fairgrounds from Jefferson Area Junior/Senior High School. The traditional departure time for the parade is at 5:30 p.m. Expect safety forces to be working traffic control during and immediately before and after Tuesday night’s parade. Occasionally, North Elm Street also may be temporarily closed to through traffic due to heavy congestion. Other roads, such as Walnut Street, may be difficult to get down, especially in the evenings when the track gate is open to parking traffic.

Ashtabula County

FILE PHOTO

Home of the Longest Covered Bridge in USA

Covered Bridge Festival Sat. & Sun. October 13 & 14, 2012 Sat. 9am - 7pm, Sun. 9am - 6pm at the Ashtabula Co. Fairgrounds in Jefferson, Ohio

THIS NEW ! YEAR

FREE PARKING - Admission $3 1 day or $5 2 days • Crafts • Quilt Show • Parade • Demonstrations

• Entertainment • Antique Cars & Engines • Food • Mini Covered Bridge Contest

• Cornhole Tournament • Pedal Tractor Pull • Pumpkin Carving

• Karate & Cooking Demonstrations • Kids’ Rides & Games

440-576-3769 www.CoveredBridgeFestival.org

Place your ad here! Call (440) 576 - 9125

Week of Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Ashtabula County Fair Entertainment

Tuesday, August 7 Sponsor of the Day - Carington Park & Jefferson Healthcare SENIOR CITIZENS DAY - 62 years & over - $1.00 admission to grounds (all day) 8:00 a.m. ................. Jr. Fair Saddle Horse/Jumping & Dressage ................ Saddle Horse Complex 9:00 a.m. ................. Flag Raising ................................................................ Grandstand 9:00 a.m. ................. Jr. Fair Dairy Skill-a-Thon ......................................... Barnard Ent. Center 9:00 a.m. ................. Jr. Fair Fancy Poultry Show ....................................... MAC Arena 9:00 a.m. ................. Jr. Fair Dairy Steer Show ............................................ Dr. Kaszar Show Barn Jr. Fair Dairy Beef Feeder Show ................................ Dr. Kaszar Show Barn 11:00 a.m. ............... Bicycle Decorating & Races ....................................... Grandstand 11:00 a.m. ............... Jr. Fair Saddle Horse Flag Ceremony ......................... Saddle Horse Complex 12:00 p.m. ............... Jr. Fair Saddle Horse Showmanship ........................... East Show Ring 1:00 p.m. ................. Jr. Fair Dairy Clipping Contest .................................. Dr. Kaszar Show Barn 1:00 p.m. ................. Frog Jumping Contest ................................................ Grandstand 1:30 p.m. ................. Jr. Fair Sheep Show .................................................... MAC Arena 2:30 p.m. ................. Jr. Fair Alpaca Show ................................................... Draft Horse Ring 4:00 p.m. ................. Draft Horse Driving Competition ............................... Saddle Horse Complex 5:30 p.m. ................ Royal Court Contest & Youth Parade ........................ Grandstand 7:00 p.m. ................. Jr. Fair Miniature Horse Judging ................................ East Show Ring 7:00 p.m. ................. MOTOCROSS ............................................................ Grandstand 7:30 p.m. ................. Food, Nutrition & General Project Awards ................ Expo Center 7:30 p.m. ................. 4-H Style Review ........................................................ Expo Center Stage 2 Shows Daily ........ Elephant Encounter .................................................... by Floral Building 3 Shows Daily ........ The Granpa Cratchet Show ........................................ Back Midway 3 Shows Daily ........ Bobby Hunt "Circus Boy" .......................................... Barnard Ent. Center ................................ Swifty the Clown ........................................................ Strolling the Midway Rides by Lisko Amusements - Open: 1:00-5:00 p.m. & 6:00-11:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 8 Sponsor of the Day - The Star Beacon KID'S DAY - Kids 14 & under admitted FREE to grounds ALL DAY. All day ride pass: $4.00 9:00 a.m. ................. Jr. Fair Saddle Horse/Showmanship & Riding Class . Saddle Horse Complex 9:00 a.m. ................. Jr. Fair Market Poultry Show & Showmanship .......... MAC Arena 9:00 a.m. ................. Draft Horse Halter Classes ......................................... East Show Ring 9:00 a.m. ................. Jr. Fair All Dairy Judging by Breed ........................... Dr. Kaszar Show Barn 10:00 a.m. ............... Find Pennies in Sawdust ............................................ TBA 10-11:00 a.m. .......... Kid's Drawing Contest (entries) ................................. Expo Center Noon ....................... Water Balloon Toss ..................................................... MAC Arena 1:00 p.m. ................. Dairy Pee Wee Show .................................................. Dr. Kaszar Show Barn 1:00 p.m. ................. Kids Drawing Contest (awards) ................................. Expo Center 2:00 p.m. ................. Jr. Fair Dairy Showmanship ....................................... Dr. Kaszar Show Barn 2:00 p.m. ................. Bubble Gum Contest .................................................. Barnard Ent. Center 4:00 p.m. ................. Jr. Fair Horseless Horse Show .................................... East Show Ring 4:00 p.m. ................. Watermelon Eating Contest ........................................ Grandstand 4:00 p.m. ................. Jr. Fair Swine Showmanship ...................................... MAC Arena 4:00 p.m. ................. Jr. Fair Swine Show (following Showmanship) ......... MAC Arena 6:00 p.m. ................. Drawing for 6 Bicycles ............................................... Tent by Barn #14 6:00 p.m. ................. Jr. Fair Rabbit Project Judging and Showmanship ..... Dr. Kaszar Show Barn 7:00 p.m. ................. LUCAS OIL PRO PULLING SERIES* ................ Grandstand Limited Pro/Super Pro Farm Tractor, Super Stock 4x4, 7700 Open 4x4 & Open Street Semi 2 Shows Daily ........ Elephant Encounter .................................................... by Floral Building 3 Shows Daily ........ The Granpa Cratchet Show ........................................ Back Midway 3 Shows Daily ........ Bobby Hunt "Circus Boy" .......................................... Barnard Ent. Center ................................ Swifty the Clown ........................................................ Strolling the Midway Rides by Lisko Amusements - Open: 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. & 6:00-11:00 p.m. Kids may register for bike drawing 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the tent by Racehorse Barn #14. * $4.00 Admission to Grandstand for Lucas Oil Pro Pulling Series

Thursday, August 9 Sponsor of the Day - Gazette Newspapers VETERANS APPRECIATION DAY Veterans pay $1.00 admission to grounds (all day) with I.D. (Discharge papers DD2-14, Veteran's Organization membership card or Veteran's Administration I.D. card) and SENIOR CITIZENS DAY - 62 years and over - $1.00 admission to grounds (all day) 9:00 a.m. ................. Jr. Fair Saddle Horse/Gaming, Trail, Extra Classes ... Saddle Horse Complex 9:00 a.m. ................. Draft Horse Farm Team Hitch Class & Log Pull ....... East Show Ring 10:00 a.m. ............... Jr. Fair Goat Show/Harness & Pack Goat .................. MAC Arena 10:00 a.m. ............... Open Class Beef Show ............................................... Dr. Kaszar Show Barn 12:00 p.m. ............... HARNESS RACING .................................................. Grandstand 1:00 p.m. ................. Jr. Fair Beef Breeding Show ....................................... Dr. Kaszar Show Barn 1:00 p.m. ................. Ashtabula County Commissioners Meeting ............... Expo Center 2:00 p.m. ................. Jr. Fair Beef Feeder Showmanship & Weight Class ... Dr. Kaszar Show Barn 2:00 p.m. ................. Rooster Crowing Contest ........................................... Barnard Ent. Center 4:00 p.m. ................. Jr. Fair Beef Showmanship ......................................... Dr. Kaszar Show Barn 5:00 p.m. ................. Flyover/Salute to Veterans .......................................... Grandstand 6:00 p.m. ................. Jr. Fair Steer Show ...................................................... Dr. Kaszar Show Barn 6:00 p.m. ................. Jr. Fair Rabbit Show/Crossbreed, Breed, Best of Show, Costume Contest, Rabbit Meat Pen, Doe & Litter Judging .................. MAC Arena 7:00 p.m. ................. Parent/Advisor Horse Show ....................................... Saddle Horse Complex 7:30 p.m. ................. DEMOLITION DERBY* ........................................ Grandstand 2 Shows Daily ........ Elephant Encounter .................................................... by Floral Building 3 Shows Daily ........ The Granpa Cratchet Show ........................................ Back Midway 3 Shows Daily ........ Bobby Hunt "Circus Boy" .......................................... Barnard Ent. Center ................................ Swifty the Clown ........................................................ Strolling the Midway Rides by Lisko Amusements - Open: 1:00-5:00 p.m. & 6:00-11:00 p.m. * $4 Admission to Grandstand for Demolition Derby

Friday, August 10 Sponsor of the Day - Big Oats Oilfield Supply Co. 8:00 a.m. ................. Jr. Fair Saddle Horse Pleasure Show .......................... Saddle Horse Complex 10:00 a.m. ............... Dairy - All Breeds - Open Class Show ....................... Dr. Kaszar Show Barn 2:00 p.m. ................. Pizza Eating Contest ................................................... Barnard Ent. Center 4:30 p.m. ................. Draft Horse Hitch Classes #1-10 ................................ Saddle Horse Complex 8:30 p.m. ................. JAKE OWEN* .......................................................... Grandstand 2 Shows Daily ........ Elephant Encounter .................................................... by Floral Building 3 Shows Daily ........ The Granpa Cratchet Show ........................................ Back Midway 3 Shows Daily ........ Bobby Hunt "Circus Boy" .......................................... Barnard Ent. Center ................................ Swifty the Clown ........................................................ Strolling the Midway Rides by Lisko Amusements - Open: 1:00-5:00 p.m. & 6:00-midnight * $10 Tickets to Jake Owen Show on sale starting July 10 at Grandstand office

FILE PHOTO

Saturday, August 11 Sponsor of the Day - French Chiropractic 8:00 a.m. ................. Jr. Fair Saddle Horse/Versatility ................................. Saddle Horse Arena 9:00 a.m. ................. Jr. Fair Saddle Horse/Gaming, Show & Draft ............ Saddle Horse Complex 10:00 a.m. ............... Open Class Goat Show ............................................... Dr. Kaszar Show Barn 10:00 - Noon ........... Pie & Baking Contest Entries ..................................... Expo Center 11:00 a.m. ............... Draft Horse Pull .......................................................... Grandstand 11:00 a.m. ............... Jr. Fair Market Gardening Judging ............................. FFA Building 1:00 p.m. ................. MARKET LIVESTOCK SALE .............................. MAC Arena 1:00 p.m. ................. Pie & Baking Contest Auction ................................... Expo Center 1-4:00 p.m. ............. Jr. Fair Market Gardening Sale ................................... FFA Building 2:00 p.m. ................. Basketball Free Throw Contest .................................. TBA 2:00 p.m. ................. Small Animal Costume Show ..................................... In front of Rabbit Barn 4:00 p.m. ................. Jr. Fair Dog Awards & Demonstration ....................... Dr. Kaszar Show Barn 4:30 p.m. ................. Draft Horse Hitch Classes #11-20 .............................. Saddle Horse Complex 7:30 p.m. ................. DEMOLITION DERBY* ........................................ Grandstand 2 Shows Daily ........ Elephant Encounter .................................................... by Floral Building 3 Shows Daily ........ The Granpa Cratchet Show ........................................ Back Midway 3 Shows Daily ........ Bobby Hunt "Circus Boy" .......................................... Barnard Ent. Center ................................ Swifty the Clown ........................................................ Strolling the Midway Rides by Lisko Amusements - Open: 1:00-5:00 p.m. & 6:00-midnight * $4 Admission to Grandstand for Demolition Derby

Sunday, August 12 Sponsor of the Day - Cross Country Mortgage & Asa Cox Homes 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ....... Truck Show ................................................................. Racetrack 11:00 a.m. ............... Stock Tractor/Stock 4x4 Pull ..................................... Grandstand 11:00 a.m. ............... MAC Awards .............................................................. MAC Arena Noon ....................... Jr. Fair Saddle Horse Awards Ceremony .................... Saddle Horse Arena 1:00 p.m. ................. Jr. Fair Saddle Horse Gaming Walk/Trot ................... Saddle Horse Arena 2:00 p.m. ................. Garden Tractor Pull .................................................... Grandstand 2:00 p.m. ................. Kiddie Tractor Pull ..................................................... Expo Center 2:30 p.m. ................. Jr. Fair Super Showman Contest ................................ Dr. Kaszar Show Barn & MAC Arena 4:00 p.m. ................. Hog Pee Wee Show .................................................... MAC Arena 6:00 p.m. ................. MODIFIED TRACTOR/4x4's & SEMI PULLS ... Grandstand 10:00 p.m. ............... FAIR CLOSES - THANKS FOR COMING! 2 Shows Daily ........ Elephant Encounter .................................................... by Floral Building 3 Shows Daily ........ The Granpa Cratchet Show ........................................ Back Midway 3 Shows Daily ........ Bobby Hunt "Circus Boy" .......................................... Barnard Ent. Center Rides by Lisko Amusements - Open: 1:00-5:00 p.m. & 6:00-10:00 p.m.

Ashtabula County Fair Entertainment

Week of Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Cratchet teaches old-fashioned lesson via ‘Home Destruction’ BY MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON – A popular family show that gives Ashtabula County fairgoers a 30-minute opportunity to rest their feet is popular with kids and parents alike. Billed as a “puppet show,” Granpa Cratchet uses a Muppet-like one-man “old coot” puppet who uses kid-friendly antics to teach lessons of safety first. Again this year, Crachet will drum up audiences for his three daily shows in the back midway by driving around the fairgrounds. Every year, Cratchet appears

in a different kid-sized vehicle, and this year he will wave to the crowds in his “Granpa’s Home Repair” truck, which advertises his “home destruction” company. Pedestrians must be careful, because Cratchet is not a good driver. At his three daily shows on the back midway, facing an audience seated on bleachers, Cratchet’s Muppet-like character uses a few props on a small puppet-theater-like stage to drive home his message. This year’s “Home Destruction” “puppet-mobile” vehicle, boasting “cheap de-

struction for less,” will attract kids to his shows, where they will learn the important lesson of following instructions. Fair-goers should be forewarned that Crachet goes for the “gross” factor, loving it when kids in the audience shout out, “Granpa! That’s gross!” as one youngster did one year when the old coot attempted to mix up turkey gravy and catchup while making popcorn in a unique jet rocket popcorn popper that blew up in his face. Cratchet always has time at the end of his show to autograph his sales memorabilia. The memorabilia reminds children of the importance of following instructions and doing things correctly — or mayhem could result. And as always, Granpa mixes his peddling of goods with the giving away of hugs, and there is usually no shortage of kids, even adolescent boys, willing to hug Gramps at the end of the show. Check the fair schedule PHOTO BY MARTHA SOROHAN for the times of the lovable When not performing one of his 30-minute shows at the Ashtabula County Fair, Granpa and crotchety Cratchet’s Cratchet drives around in his “puppet mobile” to reel in audiences. The theme of daily shows. Cratchet’s 2012 shows is the importance of following instructions.

TICKETS ADMISSION TO THE FAIR: PASSES: (PASSES DO NOT INCLUDE RIDES OR GRANDSTAND ADMISSION) MEMBERSHIP TICKET - 6 days admission to the Grounds ................................................. $18.00 (Available to any Ashtabula County Resident 18 years and older. Bearer of this ticket may vote for Fair Board Directors at the annual election September 15, 2012 between 12 and 4 PM at the Concession Building on the fairgrounds) EXHIBITORS TICKET - 6 days admission to grounds (must be an exhibitor) ...................... $18.00 EXHIBITORS TICKET - 3 days admission to grounds (must be an exhibitor) ...................... $12.00 PATRONS PASS - 6 days admission to grounds (if purchased by Mon., Aug. 6)...................$18.00 PATRONS PASS - 6 days admission to grounds (if purchased after Mon., Aug. 6)............... $24.00

DAILY SINGLE ADMISSION: Includes WRISTBAND for Free Rides (except live pony rides)

Tuesday - Saturday: 8 AM to 10 PM ................................................. $7.00 Sunday: 9 AM to 9 PM ................................................... $7.00

SPECIAL ADMISSIONS: Children 4 Years & Under - Grounds and Grandstand - Everyday ........................................... FREE Senior Citizens (62 yrs. & over) - Tuesday and Thursday 8 AM to Closing (Grounds only) .... $1.00 Veterans Appreciation Day - Thursday 8 AM to Closing (Grounds only) ................................ $1.00 Veterans with ID (Discharge papers DD2-14, Veteran's Organization membership card or Veteran's Administration I.D. card)

RIDE WRISTBAND • Rides by Lisko Amusements • With Daily Single Admission ticket .......................................................................................... FREE (Tickets for Wristbands may not be transferred from adult to child) With any of the Passes or Special Admissions listed above ....................................................... $4.00

LISKO AMUSEMENTS RIDE HOURS Tuesday & Thursday Wednesday Friday & Saturday Sunday

GRANDSTAND Day Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

1-5 & 6-11 11-5 & 6-11 1-5 & 6-12 1-5 & 6-10

Fair is affordable entertainment for families BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - For families looking for affordable entertainment in the summer, they have to look no further than the Ashtabula County Fair. For six days in August, the Ashtabula County Fair offers access to rides, entertainment, games, horse races, livestock shows and more, all for a general admission price of $7. The general admission price includes a wristband for free rides, something most fairs don’t offer, as typically they require guests to purchase extra tickets for the rides. But at the Ashtabula County Fair, with the wristband, adults and children can ride unlimited rides during that day, excluding the live ponies. Children four years old and under are admitted to the fair free every day, but rides are not included. A ride wristband will cost $4 each

for those children. The Ashtabula County Fair also offers special promotions throughout the week. From 8 a.m. to closing Tuesday and Friday, senior citizens 62 years old and over are welcome to enter the fairgrounds for only $1 per day. Like with children under four, the rides and grandstand wristband is not included in that price. On Wednesday, the fair hosts its annual Kids’ Day. On this day, children 14 and under are admitted free to the fairgrounds. To ride the rides, they can purchase an all-day ride pass for $4. Lastly, the Ashtabula County Fair hosts a Veterans’ Appreciation Day on Thursday from 8 a.m. to closing. On this day, veterans who show discharge papers DD2-14, veterans’ organization membership card or a veteran’s administration ID card are admitted for only $1 to the fairgrounds. They may also purchase a wristband to access

rides and the grandstand for $4. A ride wristband will allow people to watch the grandstand shows for no extra cost on two of the days, including Motocross on Tuesday. No wristband is needed for the Tractor and Truck Pull on Sunday. But for the shows on Wednesday through Saturday, guests must purchase a special ticket in addition to their admission. Entry to the Lucas Oil Pro-Pulling Series and the Demolition Derby on Thursday and Saturday will cost guests $4 each day, paid at the Grandstand. If people want to watch the concert featuring nationally known country singer Jake Owen, they must purchase tickets at $10 a piece. Ride hours are 1-5 p.m. and 6-11 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 6-11 p.m. Wednesday; 15 p.m. and 6 p.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday; and 1-5 p.m. and 6-10 p.m. on Sunday.

(No Strollers Permitted in the Grandstand)

Event Motocross Lucas Oil ProPulling Series Demolition Derby Jake Owen Demolition Derby Tractor/Truck Pull

Admission to Grandstand Ride wristband $4.00 per person (Paid at grandstand) $4.00 per person (Paid at grandstand) $10.00 ticket (on sale July 10 at office) $4.00 per person (Paid at grandstand) Free

KIDS' DAY Wednesday Only - Children 14 & Under Admission to grounds FREE all day. ALL DAY RIDE PASSES $4.00

VETERANS APPRECIATION DAY Thursday, August 9, 2012 $1.00 ADMISSION - All day for all veterans w/I.D. (Discharge papers or Veteran's organization membership card required)

Visit the Veteran's Booth in the Commercial Building

Special Salute to Veterans 5:00 p.m. - Grandstand - Flyover - Vintage Planes

Week of Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Ashtabula County Fair Entertainment

Elephant Encounter: Up close and personal

FILE PHOTO

BY MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - Elephants are among the most popular of wild animals. The tall, lumbering beasts have been a boon to human labor and are fascinating to watch. This year, Ashtabula County fairgoers will have a chance to see two ponderous pachyderms up close and learn more about them at “Elephant Encounter.” Two female elephants, Cora and Shannon, will perform at two free outside shows daily by the Floral Building at the Fairgrounds. Considered pets by owners/trainers Bill and Cindy Morris, of Gibsonton, Fla., each elephant will show her unique personality as she obediently performs in the ring or on special stands. The elephants’ headdresses, with the initials “C” or “S” add color to the show. The Morris family uses “Elephant Encounter” to do more than entertain.

Emcee Bill Morris is a lifelong elephant lover who even as a child preferred the animals to typical boy toys such as trucks and footballs. He started “Elephant Encounter” to educate the public and to teach audiences the difference between Cora, a 50-year-old Asian elephant, and Shannon, a 25-year-old African elephant. The Morrises offer the program to prove that their creatures are neither circus nor zoo elephants, but family pets which have been cared for by the Morris family for almost their whole lives. A post on Morris’ web site states that when they go on vacation, family members can’t wait to return to the elephants. No leg chains or wires are used on the elephants during the show. The Morrises convey commands through authoritarian voices, showing not only the animals’ versatility, but their capacity to respond to human affection. “Elephant Encounter” of-

PHOTO COURTESY OF WEB SITE

Two elephants, Cora and Shannon, will perform at two free shows daily in a ring by the Floral Building at the Fairgrounds. The elephants wear tiny headdresses, with the initial “C” or “S” to add color to the show. Trainer Bill Morris offers the free “Elephant Encounter” show twice daily at the Ashtabula County Fair in an outside ring near the Floral Building. fers the opportunity to see wild animals at the Ashtabula County Fair in contrast to domesticated farm animals on the other side of the fairgrounds.

Take advantage of the opportunity to get off your feet, sit awhile at the bleachers, and enjoy a circus-like show where trainers/owners display pride in their pets.

Mon

July

Aug.

Tues

BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers

FILE PHOTO

Wed

Thurs

Fri

Sat

10th 11th 12th 13th 14th 10 am-2 pm 10 am-2 pm 10 am-7 pm 10 am-2 pm 10 am-2 pm 15th Closed

16th Closed

17th 18th 19st 20th 21st 10 am-2 pm 10 am-2 pm 10 am-7 pm 10 am-2 pm 10 am-2 pm

22nd Closed

23rd Closed

24th 25th 26th 27th 28th 10 am-2 pm 10 am-2 pm 10 am-7 pm 10 am-2 pm 10 am-2 pm

July 29th Closed

July 30th Closed

July 31st 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 10 am-8 pm 10 am-3 pm 10 am-3 pm 10 am-3 pm 10 am-3 pm

5th 10 am-7 pm

6th 9 am-9 pm

12th-FAIR 9 am-9 pm

13th 9 am-2 pm Closed -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

7th-FAIR 9 am-9 pm

ephants wild habitat, which is quickly diminishing, and further support better standards for care of captive elephants.

Basketball free-throw contest open to kids on Saturday

FAIR OFFICE HOURS Sun

“You will see the elephants’ unique individual personalities,” Morris promises. These new supporters can further help save the el-

8th-FAIR 9 am-9 pm

9th-FAIR 9 am-9 pm

10th-FAIR 9 am-9 pm

Phone 576-7626 or 576-0557 (after July 10) Mailing Address: P.O. Box 546, Jefferson, Oh 44047 E-mail: ashtabulafair@yahoo.com Website: www.ashtabulafair.com

11th-FAIR 9 am-9 pm

JEFFERSON - Start practicing those free throws now. The basketball freethrow contest returns to the Ashtabula County Fair this year for all school-aged children. The contest will begin 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 11, with the location to be announced that day (listen to announcements on the fair grounds’ public address system or drop by the fair office for details). The contest will be divided into 10 classes, boys and girls, broken into five grade groups: third and fourth grade; fifth and sixth grade; seventh and eighth grade; ninth and tenth grade; and 11th and 12th grade. The contest is only open to Ashtabula County school students in their grade level as of the 20112012 school year. During the contest, each contestant will take 10 shots at the basket, which is at the regulation basket height and foul-

line d i s tance for all classes except third and fourth grade. The players making the most baskets in each class will win a basketball. Every player will be allowed three warm-up shots. They also will be required to shoot all regulation shots in a reasonable amount of time. The judges have the final decision on what is an unreasonable time. The judges also will not count a basket if the player crosses the foul line while in the process of shooting. In the case of a tie, sudden-death playoffs will take place. If a tie continues, players will each shoot another basket until the tie is broken.

Ashtabula County Fair Entertainment

Week of Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Rides make the fair go round

SUBMITTED PHOTOS

BY MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON – Nothing lures people to a county fair like the sight of a Ferris wheel in motion. That ride and more will be available to fair-goers this year, courtesy of Lisko Amusements, which brings about 18 rides to the Ashtabula County Fair for the tenth year in a row. “For the festivals, we use about 12 to 14 rides, but at fairs, we bring more,” said Steve Lisko, owner of Lisko Family Midway Amusements, Inc. The Lowellville-based company also brings food and games to the fair. The business started as a fair food concessionaire in 1963. Seventeen years later, Lisko decided to add amusements. Lisko offers “typical” fair food, such as French fries, cotton candy, sausage and funnel cakes. Lisko is hard-pressed to name the most popular ride

at the Ashtabula County Fair, partly because the Fair is what he called a “pop” arrangement, or “pay one price.” “Tell me,” he said. “If you were a kid, and could ride every ride at the Fair, what ride wouldn’t you ride?” In other words, when every ride is open to them, kids ride them all, making it hard for Lisko to determine what ranks at the top of their list. But the “Sea-Ray,” the ride that gently swings customers higher and higher, is very popular. So is the Carousel. “All day, we’ll see kids get off a ride and get right back on,” Lisko said. “Kids always like the rides.” The food/ride/games business keeps the entire Lisko family busy on the fair and festival circuit all season. The best part of the circuit for Lisko is the people. “You meet a lot of great people out here,” he said. Lisko’s sons Tim and Ri-

chard are co-owners of the business, and their families are involved, too, making it a three-generation affair as they travel in campers from town to town. In July, they worked at the Lucas County and Carroll County Fairs. “About 90 percent of our business is in Ohio, and we have two or three spots this year in Pennsylvania,” Lisko said. Heat may have broken records this summer, but it has not harmed Lisko’s business. The dry weather has been an advantage. “Daytime play is nothing, anyway, and business always picks up in the evening, especially after 8 p.m., when it’s cooling down,” he said. “I’d say the rides are down a little but not enough to make a difference.” “But I will say that the weather last year at the Ashtabula County Fair was perfect,” he added. Ask Lisko what his own favorite ride is, however,

Rides by Lisko Amusements will highlight the midway at the Ashtabula County Fair. and he cannot say. “The ride I liked the best was a coaster at a park in Youngstown,” he said “My wife won’t let me ride them any more. She says I’m too old,” he said. Lisko Amusements will be open 1 to 5 and 6 to 11 p.m. Aug. 7 and 9; 1 to 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. to midnight Aug. 10 and 11; and 1 to 5 and 6 to 10 p.m. on Aug. 12, the last day of the fair. Rides on Aug. 7, 9, 10, 11 and 12 are included with the Fair admission. On “Kids’ Day” Wednesday, Aug. 8, kids under 14 are admitted to the fair free. To enjoy the rides, they must purchase an All-Day Ride Pass for $4. Ride hours on Aug. 8 only are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 6 to 11 p.m. Persons entering the fair with passes or special admission must purchase a $4 All-Day Ride Pass. Tickets for wristbands may not be transferred from child to adult.

Country-singer Jake Owen to perform at fair BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - Countrysinger Jake Owen will perform at the Ashtabula County Fair this summer. Owen will perform 8:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 10, at the Ashtabula County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. General admission tickets to grandstand and track seating are $10, on a first-come, firstserved seating basis. (This ticket price does not include the $7 admission to the fairgrounds on the day of the show.) Tickets are available at the Secretary’s Office under the grandstand at the fairgrounds. Recording music professionally since 2006, Owen has SUBMITTED PHOTO recorded three studio albums. County-singer Jake Owen will perform at the Ashtabula His latest album, Barefoot Blue Jean Night, reached County Fair this year.

number one on the U.S. Country charts. Country-music stations across the nation also have been heavily playing his first single from that album, also titled “Barefoot Blue Jean Night.” The song reached number one on the U.S. Country charts and has been certified platinum. His second single from the album, “Alone with You,” also reached number one. A third single, “The One That Got Away,” can be heard on the radio now. Past singles recorded by Owen include “Yee Haw,” “Startin’ with Me,” “Something About a Woman,” “Don’t Think I Can’t Love You,” “Eight Second Ride” and “Tell Me.” Owen was raised in the coastal town of Vero Beach, Fla. He and his fraternal twin Jarrod grew up in the sand and surf. Both boys attended

Florida State. That’s where music became Jake Owen’s true focus. He suffered a severe shoulder injury while wake boarding. This ended his days on the university’s golf team. During his recuperation, his left arm was in a sling. Owen realized that even with his arm in a sling, he could hold a guitar so he started playing guitar and writing songs. After his recovery, Owen became a regular club entertainer. He quit college just shy of graduation to make his pilgrimage to Music City. Then he was catapulted into the country-music spotlight. In 2009, Owen was named the Top New Male Vocalist by the Academy of Country Music. Besides his appearance at the Ashtabula County Fair, Owen has been opening shows for Kenny Chesney and

Tim McGraw on the Brothers of the Sun Tour, which Entertainment Weekly calls “a monster stadium tour.” “I’m getting to hang out all summer long with guys I have so much respect for. It doesn’t get much better than this,” Owen said. With Owen performing on Friday night, the Market Animal Committee’s Livestock Sale has been moved to Saturday, Aug. 11. The Market Animal Sale, which is conducted by the Ashtabula County Senior Fair Board through the assistance of the Market Animal Committee, will still be held in the MAC Arena (pig barn) on the Ashtabula County Fairgrounds. Stefanie Wessell, senior editor for Gazette Newspapers, may be reached at swessell@gazettenews.com.

Week of Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Ashtabula County Fair Entertainment

Demolition Derby to be on Thursday and Saturday Thursday, Aug. 9, and Saturday, Aug. 11 BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - The Ashtabula County fair will again feature two different days for the demolition derby. However, instead of the two nights being Thursday and Friday as usual, this year the demolition derby will be held on Thursday, Aug. 9, and Saturday, Aug. 11. The derby will start at 7:30 p.m. both nights and admission to the grandstand will be $4. The Nationwide Demolition Derby, which takes place on the infield track in front of the grandstands, PHOTO BY BYRON C. WESSELL will feature full-size cars, compact cars and six-cylin- Some of the demolition derby cars line up on the track and wait to be called in prior to last year’s demolition derby. der cars. The first night of the County drivers. Local driv- first night is closed to out- this idea, too, as they get to preparation of their car, derby is open to Ashtabula ers like the fact that the side drivers. The fans love see their favorite drivers along with their entry form. Some new car preparasmashing and damaging the tion rules for 2012 are: 1. other cars. One of the best parts of Bumper mounts may not exthe demolition derby is the ceed six inches into frame preparation of the car. The and the suspension may be drivers have to follow cer- stiff. 2. All compact and sixtain requirements to keep cylinder class cars must use their car legal for competi- original springs. 3. Hump tion, but they have plenty of plates are allowed for coil spring cars on only one per say in how the car looks. The driver can design side of car. Plates may not their car to their liking by exceed ¼-inch in thickness, selecting the color scheme 15 inches in length and four and a number for their car. inches in width. 4. Sun roofs Some of the drivers even go must be covered securely for as far as having a theme ev- driver’s safety. 5. A 4-bar enclosure around the inside cab ery year for their car. The cars are inspected is recommended for safety prior to the race to ensure 2 long bars, one behind seat, all drivers have complied one across dash area, one with the rules. Most of the across each door. Gas tank vehicle modifications are for protectors are permitted. safety purposes. All of the Extending from 4-bar enclodrivers are given a list of sure, not to rear seat panel. rules pertaining to the 6. Doors may be welded with

HARVEY HOME & RV SALES & SUPPLY, Inc.

strapping not to exceed three inches wide. 7. Threeinch square plates can be welded in six spots to trunk and tailgate only. Decision of the officials is final on welding. Hoods may be bolted down with 5/8-inch all thread and one round washer. Hoods and trunks must have a minimum of a 20-inch diameter hole cut in them. 8. Valve stem protectors are permitted. The second night of the demolition derby is open to any driver. Drivers from around the region like the event because it is conveniently located and offers a driving challenge. Drivers come from as far away as eastern Pennsylvania and New York to compete for the prize money. One of the main rules for the event is that drivers are required to continue to make contact with other cars for as long as they are able and the last car able to run is the winner. All judges’ rulings are final and judges are in the pit area and sign-up area. One of the most important parts of the derby for drivers is to stay off the logs, because once they get a tire or two over it is nearly impossible to escape. The derby is composed of several individual heats and one feature with cash prizes going to the winner of each heat and a grand prize going to the winner of the feature. Fair board members caution that all drivers must be old enough to have a valid driver’s license. The Nation Wide Demolition Derby puts on between 75 to 100 demolition derbies from May through November in 18 different states. The Ashtabula County Fair usually sees between 50 to 100 drivers each night.

ABBA’S TRUCK Parts & Service LLC

Supporting the local trucking community with Tractor and Trailer OEM and aftermarket parts and accessories! 6209 State Route 193 Kingsville, Ohio 44048 Monday - Friday 8am-7pm Saturday 8am - 2pm • Sunday Closed

More Parts Coming In Every Week!

Filters Lighting Exhaust Brakes Trailers Drive Lines Engine Dress-Up Tires

Congratulations 4-H Club Members 385 N. Main St., Andover, Ohio 44003

Phone

440-293-6229

www.harveyhomerv.com We Have a Complete Line of New & Used RVs & Park Models Open Monday-Friday 9-5; Saturday 9-4; Closed Sunday

Chemicals

Oil, Fuel, Water & Anti-Freeze Brake, Turn/Stop, Marker, Reverse, License Plate, Work, Strobe Lighting, Brackets & Garments Mufflers, Tips, Guards, Ducting, Clamps & Brackets Drums, Shoe Kits, Chambers, Cables, Gladhands, Hoses & Nylon Tubing Steps, Actuators, Spindles, Air Bags, Suspension Parts, Tarp Hardware, Hydraulic Tanks & Hoses U-Joints, Bearings, Rear Ends & Drive Shafts Starters, Alternators, Compressors, Belts, Oil & Coolant Mirrors, Bumpers, Visors, Guide Poles, Hub Caps & Seats Tires (Recap & New), Patches, Valve Stems, Cores & Cement Brake Cleaner, Grease, Oil, Assorted Line of Liquid Wrench, Silicone & Paint

At Abba’s Truck Parts & Service, we specialize in the needs of tractor & trailers, and dump trucks. Also, the needs of personal trailer, farming and pickup-truck accessories. We also are going to be making hydraulic hoses. If the part is needed, we will strive to get the requested part/parts in a timely manner!

Service Hours 6am - 12 Midnight • 440-224-0070

Ashtabula County Fair Entertainment

Week of Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Motocross Racing set for Tuesday night

PHOTOS BY BYRON C. WESSELL

The younger riders wait to take their practice run on their quads during a previous year’s race. BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON – Motocross racing at the Ashtabula County Fairgrounds will be on Tuesday, Aug. 7. The event is open to all riders and will begin at 7 p.m. The Motocross races at the Ashtabula County Fair are a great experience that the whole family can enjoy. A lot of fans will be cheering on their favorite riders from the pit as the rest of the audience watches from the grandstands. Racing is fun for all ages as classes start at five and go all the way up to adult riders. The motocross races are a great chance for local riders to show off their skills to their friends and family. It is also a great opportu-

nity to get in some friendly competition riding in. The gate opens at 1:30 p.m. with registration running from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Practice will take place from 3:30 to 5 p.m. with the motocross events starting at 7 p.m. All participants must enter the south gate to the fairgrounds. (From Route 46 in Jefferson Village, take West Walnut Street to the fairgrounds, “racetrack” entrance.) All participants and crew members must purchase a $7 Ashtabula County Fair admission ticket upon entering the fairgrounds, according to the motocross racing flier. Two free pit passes will be given out per rider. All others must purchase a $5 pit pass to enter the pit area. The Bike classes consist of: Jr. Pee Wee (ages 5-6),

Sr. Pee Wee (ages 7-8), 60cc, 80cc, 125 Amateur, 250 Amateur and Pro-Am. The Quads classes consist of: Junior Quads, 250 2-stroke, 450-4 stroke, 200-300 Air Cooled, Woodsman and Pro-Am. All AMA rules will be followed and all quads must have a tether killswitch. Proper boots, helmets, gloves and number plates are required. The entry fee is $20 and trophies and plaques will be awarded. The Pro-Am Fee is $35 and will feature a 100 percent pay back for the Pro-Am events only. For more information, contact Fischer Cycle at 440-997-4166. There is no pre-registration for the motocross racing and signups will only take place on Tuesday at the fair- Jacob Brown stands next to his dirt bike during motocross night at the Jefferson grounds. Fairgrounds.

Residential Garage Doors & Openers

Andover

Sales, Service, Repair & Installation

BABB’S P.O. Box 641 • Rt. 322 • Williamsfield, Ohio 44093

Orwell Auto Parts, Inc. CAR • TRUCK • TRACTOR PARTS • BRAKE DRUMS AND ROTORS TURNED Hydraulic Hoses Made 8 S. Maple Ave. Orwell, OH

440-437-6336

QUALITY MECHANICAL WORK SINCE 1958

TIRE SALES & AUTO REPAIR

OUR BUSINESS HAS ITS UPS AND DOWNS

OVERHEAD DOOR (440) 293-8506

A Tradition of Trust COMPLETE CAR CARE

We Specialize in Quality Tires for: Passenger Cars • Light Trucks • ATVs • Lawn Mowers • Golf Carts • Utility, Boat Trailers

993-7252

Quality Service at Competitive Prices!

5810 Main Ave. Ashtabula

Tires • Batteries • Brakes • Oil Changes • Front-End Alignments • Shock & Struts

Call

(440) 689-0003

5144 Rt. 6 W., Andover, OH 44093

Jeff Albert ~ Owner

Hours: Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm

F o r Yo u r C O B A A . I S e r v i c e Programs Contact: • Jim Ray District Manager Ashtabula Co. (330) 222-1118 • Tom Mazzaro Ashtabula & Trumbull Co. (440) 667-1759

• Clint Wietzel Ashtabula & Geauga Co. (440) 479-8629

B.J. BAKER BICYCLE SALES AND SERVICE Serving Ashtabula County Since 1949 Mon.-Thurs. 9:30-5:30 Fri. 9:30-9:00 • Sat. 9:30-4:00 Closed Sunday

997-3486 996 W. PROSPECT RD. ASHTABULA

WIDE VARIETY OF NEW BIKES Schwinn, Sun, GT

Repairs On All Makes

Week of Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Ashtabula County Fair Entertainment

Balloon Artist Swifty is nifty on the Midway BY MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers

clown, will be making birds, planes and just about anything else imagThey call him “Ohio’s inable — and beyond — at premier balloon artist,” a the Ashtabula County Fair. Dressed in colorful getman who can create almost up of a bright blue shirt, anything out of nothing. Nothing but hot air re- striped pants, oversized leased into a balloon, that clown shoes, and a red hat, with clown make-up, is. Swifty, that wacky Swifty the Clown is easily

spotted walking up and down the midway of the 2012 Ashtabula County Fair, stopping upon request to create every imaginable shape and creature right before your eyes. Almost like Santa in “The Night Before Christmas,” Swifty gets straight to his work. With over 3,000 creations in his repertoire, Swifty is best known for creating colorful animals, flowers, and shapes. According to his web site, “If you can imagine it, Swifty can create it.” But most kids at the fair spot one of Swifty’s creations being carried, or even worn, by another fairgoer, and ask Swifty to make one just like it for them. Swifty’s alter ago is Allen Stray, of N o v e l t y. I n h i s clown get-up, he performs weekly at numerous Cleveland locations. He has been seen on Fox8 News, Mike Tr i v i s a n o ’s r a d i o show on WTAM, and featured on the SUBMITTED PHOTO country’s top bal-

loon magazine, “Balloon Magic.” Swifty credits his interest in balloons to a large drawer of balloons of all sizes belonging to his grandfather. The two began creating after doing what kids normally do with balloons - bouncing them around and sticking them to the wall thanks to the build-up of static electricity. Stray has been performing since he was in high school. At one time, he dabbled in magic, and learned juggling from a book, “Juggling for the Complete Klutz.” That sent him into a mime troupe for about five years, and it was during those years that he picked up balloon twisting. The rest is history. Swifty will be showing a mere fraction of his talents at the fairgrounds, however. Always thinking of something new to create with balloons, Swifty in 2004 created the first Balloon Manor Haunted House to raise money for a cancer center in Rochester, N.Y. He repeated the feat two years later, using 130,000 balloons and the aid of 65 volunteers. Then, in April, 2007, a 12-hour balloon creation

PHOTO BY MARTHA SOROHAN

borne of the imagination of Swifty and a California balloonist took fourth place in the World Master Balloon Competition in Florence, Italy. B ac k he r e at ho m e ,

many lucky fairgoers will be able to take home a custom balloon creation they helped Swifty create, one that will last almost as long as memories of the fair itself.

Lucas Oil Pro Pulling Series stops at Ashtabula County Fair BY BYRON C. WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - The Ashtabula County Fair will host the Lucas Oil Pro Pulling Series on Wednesday, Aug. 8. The Lucas Oil Pro Pulling Series, under the direction of Power Pulling Productions, will begin at 7 p.m. and will feature truck and tractor pulling on the track. “Power Pulling Productions, LLC, of Western Pennsylvania, has the distinct honor of being the first Regional sanctioning group to join with the Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League. Power Pulling Productions, LLC produces truck and tractor pulling events in the territories of Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio and Northern West Virginia,” according to the website. The Classes for the event are: Limited Pro/Super Farm Tractor, Super Stock 4x4 Trucks, 7700 Open 4x4 Trucks and Open Street Semi Trucks. The f e a t u r e d classes of the

evening will be both the Super Stock 4x4 Trucks and the Limited Pro/Super Farm Tractors. The 2011 champion Steven Snider and his painted Haunted Heartbeat Chevy truck will be on hand to defend his title. Snider will have his hands full as this class has had a different champion the past three years. One of the main features of this pulling class is the paint jobs on the trucks. The trucks are limited to 410 cubic inches and the field is very competitive. Also featured during the Pro Pulling Series will be the Limited Pro/ Super Farm Tractors and 2011 champion Brady Mermon Jr. Mermon will be using his International Barnbumer II and this class also has had three different champions. Another part of the event will be the 7700lb o p e n 4x4 trucks and the question of which

of the narrow axle must overlap the centerline of the tire on the wide axle by at least one inch. 12. Clear plexiglass or factory tint glass permitted. 13. No mud flaps or dirt deflectors will be permitted. 14. No fuel tanks, fuel lines, pressure gauges or pumps allowed in cabs. All hydraulic lines in cab must be shielded top and sides with a minimum of .060 aluminum. 15. All air or hydraulic suspension systems cannot have hydraulic, air, or electric lines attached during to these devices during FILE PHOTO competition. is better gas or diesel. Owners of both gas and diesel trucks will have the opportunity to prove who comes out on top. The last class showcased is the open street semi class and this class is available to all local drivers.

3. Any automotive type engine must be limited to a single, four (4) barrel carburetor with mechanical linkage, with only two valves per cylinder and must accept a stock automotive crankshaft.

7. Grill must be original position. 8. Truck bodies permitted and must have complete firewall.

9. Axle shields are required. Shield to be .060” thickness steel or alumi4. Fuel injection or any num. Shield not to be air compressing devices mounted to axle ends or hub bolts. A single hole Super Stock Rules are not permitted. may be cut in one to allow 5. Rear of engine block locking in of hubs. Super Stock 4X4 if moved must be a miniTruck Rules 10. Maximum wheelmum of twelve (12) inches behind the centerline of base is 134 inches on all 1. Maximum weight of Super Stock 4X4 trucks. the front axle. competition vehicle is 6200#. 11. Maximum tire size 6. OEM bore spacing must be retained in en- to be 112 inches in circum2. Maximum cubic inch ference once tire is inflated gine. limit is 410. to 30psi. The outside edge

16. Hitch height maximum is to be 26” at point of hook before, during, and after pull. Hitch must be rigid in all directions and solidly mounted. Pulling point can be no more than 1.5 inches from back edge o f dr awbar. N o c le vis , chains, or cables permitted in hitching device. From point of hook to centerline of rear axle shall be no less than 27% of truck wheelbase. 17. All other rules not stated will fall under the Modified 4X4 truck category. For more rules and information, visit powerpulling productions.com.

Ashtabula County Fair Entertainment

THE

t u a e n n Co

Week of Wednesday, August 1, 2012

e l l i v s King MERCHANTS

WELCOME YOU TO THE TH 166 ASHTABULA COUNT Y

Fair OPEN DAILY 10:30AM - 10:00PM

CONNEAUT DAIRY QUEEN BRAZIER

Traders of the Four Winds Arctic 12” Cool Gel Queen Mattress Set

“Serving the Local Community for Over 50 Years!” 1009 Main St., Conneaut

593-2765

999

255 Main St. in Conneaut • 440-593-6971

Corner Route 20 & 193 North Kingsville, Ohio 44068 STEVE STEWART 224-0659

PREFERRED CONTRACTOR www.owenscorning.com

★

Flag Specialty Shop

Concerned Citizens for Animal Welfare

PIZZA PARLOR

Dog License • Pet Scope ID • Voter Applications Available Here

6541 S. Main St., N. Kingsville Just south of Rt. 20

In Memory of John Faehnrich, WWII Vet

440-224-2252

BROAD STREET MINI MART 500 Broad Street, Conneaut, Ohio "Ohio's Sharpest Corner Liquor Outlet"

Sunday Liquor Sales

Located Next to Broad Street Mini Mart • Open: Mon. - Sat. 11-9, Sun. Noon - 8

Hundreds of Unadvertised In-Store Specials!

Double Coupons up to

99¢

Serving the Community For Over 50 Years Traditional ~ Preneed ~ Cremation ~ Monuments Joseph Raisian ~ Director 581 Harbor Street, Conneaut, OH ~ 593-2505 raisianfh@suite224.net

440-224-0544

Fax 440-224-0889

Modern Auto & Body Frame & Unibody Repair, Front-End Alignment Collision, Dent, Restoration, Paint, Refinish Brakes, Suspension, Exhaust Air Conditioning

3720 E. Center St. N. Kingsville, OH 44068

Fax 440-224-3158

Vehicles Boats Banners Magnetic Window Lettering • Realtor & Contractor Signs

Licensed Agent Ralph.Anthony2@gmail.com www.1ssip.com

Good Luck at the Fair!

Connie Carpenter, Owner Email: HYS@windstream.net

from the staff of Gazette Newspapers 440-576-9125

6549 S. Main St. (Corner of Rts. 20 & 193) North Kingsville, Ohio 44068

440-224-3157

Ralph E. Anthony

• • • • •

SUPERMARKET

281-285 Main Street, Conneaut, Ohio

Monday thru Friday 8am - 5pm

Corporate 419-775-5256 1112 Lexington Avenue Mansfield, OH 44907

Orlando Bros. golden dawn Hours: Sun. 8am - 5pm • Mon. - Sat. 8am - 9pm

593-5042 or 440-812-5328

440-812-6360

59 Underridge Rd. E. Conneaut, Ohio

440-593-7350

Accepted

242 E. Main Rd. Conneaut, OH 44030

Adware, Spyware and Virus Removal

Mon., Tues., Thurs. 9:30-5:00 Wed. 10:30-5:00 • Fri. 9:30-6:00

(440) 593-5039

www.amandaandco.com • 440-593-6714

440-593-6380

PORT CONNEAUT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION DRIVE THRU OPEN 9 AM Night Deposit Available 1002 Broad St., Conneaut, OH 44030

Where old-fashioned good food, good service & friendly smiles are not a thing of the past.

455 Main Street Conneaut, OH 44030

440-599-6990 Fax 440-599-6991

Pizza, Subs and Salad

Kremer Home Eldercare

Complete Line of Fine Wines, Beer & Spirits

Ice • Grocery Pop • Tobacco

Now Offering Acrylic Nails! 224 Washington St., Conneaut • amandaruffo@ymail.com

Try Our Delicious

FLAGS • Banners • Bunting • Bases • Decals Poles • Fans • Key Rings • Lapel Pins • Patches Picks • Stickers • Windsocks • Much More!

"Home of State Liquor Agency #986"

(We Specialize In Complete Auto Service)

Dexter Au P.O. Box 574 North Kingsville, Ohio 44068 440.224.0050 www.pufferroofingconstruction.com

324 W. Main Rd. • Conneaut, Ohio 44030 (440) 593-6004 • Cell (440) 567-2617

Special

Dusty & Steve's Service

PUFFER ROOFING & CONSTRUCTION LLC

For GOD & Country

Reg. $1,999

Tan-fast-ic Spray Tanning

Ashtabula County Fair Entertainment

Week of Wednesday, August 1, 2012

2012 Ashtabula County Fair 9th Collector's Basket

A tisket, a tasket

Auxiliary selling collector’s baskets BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - Continuing a tradition, the Ashtabula C o u n t y Fairboard Auxiliary once again will sell collector ’s baskets as a way to remember the fair. The ninth collector’s basket offered by the Women’s

Auxiliary is a handcrafted “vegetable” basket. Each basket has a brass plate with “Ashtabula County Fair - Jefferson, Ohio 2012” engraved on it and an outline of the State of Ohio with a star in the corner denoting Ashtabula County. The basket also features a blue ribbon tack cover, wooden handle, blue and white “cottage” weave, plastic protector and a matching small, bluecheck cloth liner. The basket measures 12 inches by seven inches by three inches by 7.25 inches. Each basket is hand woven using hard maple and is 100-percent custom made in the USA. Like all of the Ashtabula County Fair baskets offered since 2004, this year ’s basket is made in Ohio by the American Traditions Basket Company, based in Canal Fulton. Located in historic Canal Fulton, American Traditions Basket Company has been producing handmade, heir-

loom-quality baskets for customers in all 50 states for over 18 years. The company specializes in customizing keepsake baskets for organizations, schools and fundraisers. That may be one reason why the Ashtabula County Fairboard Women’s Auxiliary has held on to the basket as a fundraiser for nearly a decade. The Women’s Auxiliary believes the baskets are a good way for people to remember their time spent at the fair. The versatile baskets, chosen specifically for the 2012 fair by the Women’s Auxiliary, are a collector’s item and cost a $45 donation. The baskets have been on sale at the secretary’s office beneath the grandstand at the A s h t a b u l a C o u n t y F a i rgrounds in Jefferson since July 10. People may visit the office to purchase the basket or call Betty Helfer at 2288414.

Money raised through the sale of the collector ’s baskets is used toward fairground improvements. The Ashtabula County Fairboard Auxiliary also is involved with the Bench Project. Wi t h t h i s p r o j e c t , t h e group’s goal is to enhance the A s h t a b u l a C o u n t y F a i rgrounds so it may be enjoyed by all visitors. The bench project is dedicated to providing benches to be placed throughout the fairgrounds for visitors’ convenience. For $125, businesses, organizations or families can purchase a bench and have one or two lines, up to 30 characters per line, engraved on the bench. The bench will then become a permanent fixture on the grounds. Forms for the Bench Project may be found inside the 2012 Ashtabula County Fair Book or by visiting the secretary’s office underneath the grandstand.

Loads of kids’ activities planned for annual Ashtabula County Fair days BY DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - During this y e a r ’s annual Ashtabula County Fair, a full schedule of games and contests from watermelon eating to bubble gum blowing to water balloon toss plus more is planned, says Everett Helfer, fair board member. Helfer has been a Fair Board member for 17 years. “When I got on the board, I had a few jobs to handle including planning kids’ games. I really enjoy it still today. It’s a lot of fun for me,“ Helfer said. On Wednesday, Aug. 8, it’s Kids’ Day at the fair, with all kinds of contests and fun activities for youth to participate in. From 10 to 11 a.m. is a Kids’ Drawing Contest held at the Expo Center with the theme of “Fun at the Ashtabula County Fair.” It is open to boys and girls ages 4-10 years. Children can register at the Expo Center building. All drawings must be done on the spot after registration and supplies will be furnished. There are three age classes: ages 8-10, 6-7 and 4-5. Contestants must put their name, age, address and phone numbers on the back of their drawing to be

in the contest, said Helfer. Winners will be announced on Monday, Aug. 13, with prizes awarded at that time. Sponsor of the contest is Hardees in Jefferson. Digging for pennies in sawdust is another contest at 10 a.m. on Aug. 8 for kids ages 2-7 years. The kids are given four minutes to find a large pile of sawdust as many pennies they can find and the winner wins $5. The water balloon toss game is at noon on Aug. 8 at the MAC Arena with teams of two people to compete with others. It is sponsored by the Junior Fair Board. At the Bob Barnard Entertainment Center, Helfer said there will be a Bubble Gum Blowing contest to see who can make the biggest bubble. It is open for ages 2-9 and 1015 year-olds. It starts at 1 p.m. with cash prizes to the winners. Another great fun event is the juicy Watermelon Eating contest, which can get pretty messy, according to Helfer. This competition is held on Aug. 8 at 4 p.m. in front of the grandstand. It is open to youth and adults: ages 6-10-, 11-15, and 16 years up. Participants will race against each other for the fastest time to gobble up a slicc of melon with their

hands behind their backs. Timing is the key to eat quickly without losing the melon off a paper plate. Cash prizes are given winners in each age division. The frog jumping contest this year is held on Tuesday, Aug. 7, at 1 p.m. at the grandstand. Each person entering must bring their own frog, said Helfer. It is open to youth up to 18 years of age. The frogs will start from a designated starting circle, and total distances after three jumps determine the winner. Owners of the frog are allowed to nudge the creature to get them started. Another top contests for kids at the fair is the Bicycle Races held on Aug. 7 at 11 a.m. in the grandstand track area, Helfer said. There is a Best Decorated Bike Class in six different age categories with cash prizes to winners. The Bike Race contest is open to following ages: 3-5 years; 6-8 years; 9-11 years; 12-14 years; and 1518 years. There are different race yards for each age range. Registration for these two contests is from 10:14 to 10:45 a.m. FILE PHOTO

Be Sure You're Covered...NOW!

Piper Meat Processing

The security of your home is in your hands! Our total home policies insure you against natural disasters.

430 N. Main St., Andover, OH

CALL: SUZANNE GIBBS WLUDYGA TOWN & VILLAGE INSURANCE 6244 East Main • Andover, OH • (440) 293-5435

INS

Quality Insurance & Service

AUTO • HOME • LIFE HEALTH • BUSINESS

VI WN • LLAGE TO

A N C E S E RV

Good Luck, Ashtabula County, On Your 166th County Fair!

Computer Services, LLC "One Call - Total Support" Network & Server Solutions Voice Over IP Communications • Complete Web Site Design Microsoft & Cisco Certified Engineers Commercial • Residential Small Business • E-Commerce

440-293-6566 • 888-755-0934 • sales@1024k.com

(440) 293-7170 Family owned & operated for over forty years!

Custom Processing Includes Cut, Wrapped and Frozen. - Custom Curing and Smoking Bacon and Hams

Ashtabula County Fair Entertainment

Week of Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Ashtabula County Fair pulls in for trac tor shows BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - The annual tractor pull will once again be held at the Ashtabula County Fair on Sunday, Aug. 12. There are multiple categories for the pull: stock tractor and 4x4 pulls, 11 a.m.; garden tractor pull, 2 p.m.; truck show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and modified tractor, 4X4s and semi pulls, 6 p.m. Weigh-in for all morning shows begin at 9 a.m., with the first show beginning at 11 a.m. The morning shows are for Ashtabula County residents only with the afternoon shows being opened to all. The garden tractor pull begins at 2 p.m., and all classes operate under Lake Erie Pulling rules. Contestants for this contest must be at least 10 years old. Anyone under 18 must have a parent or guardian sign a waiver. Weigh-in for the afternoon shows begin at 5 p.m. with the first show at 6 p.m. “There is a pullers’ meeting at the time of the weighin,” Bob Spellman, chairman of the tractor pulls, said. “We want to make sure all pullers attend the meetings which has important information they will need.” Spellman said the tractor pulls are a big attraction at the fair with many people looking forward to watching the shows.

FILE PHOTO

“Everyone looks forward to the tractor pulls,” Bob Spellman, chairman of the tractor pulls said. “We get a good crowd for them every year.” The hook fee for the morning classes is $10 and $25 for the afternoon classes. Northwest PA and Truck and Tractor Pullers Association,

Inc. present the tractor pull and semi-truck pull. The morning pulls have a purse of $400, while the afternoon purse grows to $700, $800 and $1,000 depending on the class. Those who participate in the tractor pull also receive free admission to the fair for the truck and two people.

“Pulling order of classes to be determined at time of weigh-in, so be on time,” Spellman said. The entry fee for the truck show is $12 with the money being donated to the Ashtabula County Special Olympics and $5 for the garden tractor show. During the semi-truck

Harness racing at Ashtabula County Fair draws crowd for one-day event BY DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - Harness racing has been a big part of the Ashtabula County Fair for years. This year, harness racing for trotters and pacers starts at noon on Thursday, Aug. 9, at the grandstand. Susan Stockwell is the fair ’s

speed program superintendent. The Ashtabula County Fair Board is a member of t h e H o m e Ta l e n t C o l t Stake Association. There is pari-mutuel wagering for the races. Post time for the races is 12 noon. Categories and divisions for the harness races include the following: Trot-

★ Boots

★ Tack

★ Western

★ Saddles

Wear ★ English Apparel ★ Large Selections

★ Horse

Care ★ Discounted Prices

ters- two- and three-yearold filly, two- and threeyear-old colt; Pacers - twoand three-year-old filly, two- and three-year-old colt. One of the trotter colt races is called the Dr. L.M. Gulinger Memorial Trot. There is a Free for All race for Ashtabula and L a k e C o u n t y -o w n e d o r trained horses, with a purse of $1,000 offered. The cash purse for each race is estimated at $1,508 added, according to officials. Under the rules for the fair racing program is that all drivers, trainers and owners are encouraged to be member

of the OHHA. Entrance fees are: overnight $30, stakes $100. Owners of all horses drawn must pay an entrance fee. Declaration for all events close at 11 a.m. three days before the race is scheduled. The fair board has a limited number of stalls available for the harness racing horses. For more information, call the fairgrounds speed office at (440) 576-7626 or Stockwell at 440-812-0043. The speed program office opens Monday, Aug. 6, at 8 a.m. and each morning after.

TRAILERS

ARCARO'S SADDLERY

When Quality Counts

1.5 miles South of I-90 on Rt. 193 Kingsville, OH • Phone: (440) 224-0724 Open Daily 9:30 to 5:30 Closed Sundays

M & R Trailer Sales

Visit Our Online Catalog At www.arcaros.com

FAIR DAYS SALE NOW ON

Utility & HD Enclosed Car Haulers

Equipment Boat Dump

Rt. 20 East of Mall Ashtabula, Ohio (440) 993-3648

CAROLINA CARPORTS

Carports, Garage, Barns & Buildings

CARPORTS

show, come and see some of the best trucks in Ashtabula County and chat with the proud owners. A truck parade will be held at approximately 4:30 p.m. During the truck show, vote for the truck of your choice and help support Ashtabula County Special Olympics, which sponsors

the show along with Ashtabula County Truckers Helping Hands. Another crowd pleaser is the children’s tractor pull, which will be held 2 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 12, in the Expo Center. Marcy Equipment of Pierpont and Cope Farm Equipment of Austinburg Township sponsor the contest. The children who participate in the pull will pull with small John Deere bikes that are shaped like a tractor, and they try and pull weights that have been attached. “People really enjoy watching the kids on the small John Deeres,” Spellman said. Many people see a competitive side come out of the children as they try and pull their weights to the finish line. The classes are: girls, four years and under; boys, four years and under; boys, five years and under; girls, five years; girls, six years; and boys, six years. “The kids really get into it and it’s a lot of fun,” Spellman said. Spellman said the children get their own rally on the sidelines. “Parents and friends are always cheering the kids on,” Spellman said. “It’s something we enjoy every year.” Sadie Portman, reporter for the Gazette, may be reached at sportman@gazette news.com.

Week of Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Ashtabula County Fair Entertainment

Comical ‘Circus Boy’ performs three shows daily

Rooster Crowing Contest Bob Barnard Entertainment Center • Thursday, August 9 • 2:00 p.m. *Please note change of day and time*

Ashtabula County Fair Rooster Crowing Champion

• Only one rooster will be permitted in each cage. No other bird may accompany competing bird during the contest. • Limit: 2 birds per owner. Owner to furnish cages and covers. • Rooster may be of any breed, any age. Cages are suggested to be single unit cages and be twice as high as rooster. Cages will be covered at 1:30 p.m. at the ring prior to contest. • A judge will be assigned to each coop to tally the times the bird crows in halfhour after the coops are uncovered. No one other than the judges will be allowed in the contest area during the contest. • Awards will be made for bird crowing most times in half-hour as follows: First $5.00; Second $3.00; Third $2.00; and 50 cents for each bird that crows at least once.

SUBMITTED PHOTO

“Circus Boy” Bobby Hunt brings his comedy routine to the Fair three times daily at the Bob Barnard Entertainment Center. BY MARTHA SOROHAN Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON – If the mental image of “Circus Boy” is a youth flying from trapeze-to-trapeze under a circus tent, think again when planning your day at the Ashtabula County Fair. Bobby Hunt bills himself as “Circus Boy,” but his free show at the Bob Barnard Entertainment Center is about comedy. Hunt comes from a long line of circus performers. Following in their footsteps, he performed as an acrobatic, stilt-walking clown with the Ringling Brothers Circus, where he learned to eat fire.

But he switched to comedy because, small in stature, he lacked the athletic prowess required for most circus acts. “I’m a goofball,” he told one reporter. “I tell jokes and have fun and I’m interactive. The focal point of my show is making people laugh and having fun.” Hunt keeps his audiences on the edge of their seats with balancing acts on tops of ladders, his “mouth-juggling” ping-pong ball trick, and his famous wheelie on a tiny bicycle that fits in the palm of his hand. Hunt says he loves talking to people because, in his business, he has low inhi-

bition levels. And he is not averse to taking risks in everyday life, though he knocks on wood that he has gone nearly 25 years without an injury. “I practiced harder than most human beings because I was driven. As a little guy, I wasn’t very good at many other sports,” he says on his web site. He calls his comedy routine “everybody’s cup of tea,” especially for families. “I have adult humor but it’s clean for grandma, the kids, everybody. It’s a family-friendly show,” he said in a web site interview.

T.Y.G.B.J.Y., Inc. dba Colebrook Elevator Come out to the Ashtabula County Fair on Sunday to see custom-built “The Sequel” featured on CMT’s Trick My Truck. Farmers can talk to owners Tom & Joe Yuhasz about booking soybeans and corn for this fall. Contact the office anytime for up-to-the-minute market prices.

(440) 422-3353 See you there! 8549 Rt. 46 South • Orwell, OH 44076 • Phone/Fax: (440) 422-3353 Email: stacy@colebrookelevator.com

• $5.00 will be awarded to the owner of the winning bird who breaks the Ashtabula County Fair Record of 130 crows established in year 2004.

James Mathews holds his record setting Rooster “General Lee” who broke all records in the county for crowing in a half hour’s time. General Lee let out 130 crows at the 2004 Ashtabula County Fair.

Sponsored by Solutions Corp.

FAIR

JAKE OWEN

Expo Center BUBBLE GUM CONTEST Wed., August 8 2 P.M. Barnard Ent. Ctr

WATERMELON EATING CONTEST Wed., August 8 4 P.M. Grandstand

FIND PENNIES IN SAWDUST Wednesday, August 8th 10 A.M.

KIDS’ DRAWING CONTEST Wednesday, August 8th 10-11 A.M.

Location TBA

Expo Bldg

WATER BALLOON TOSS Wednesday, August 8th Noon

BASKETBALL FREE THROW CONTEST Saturday, August 11th 2 P.M.

MAC Arena

Location TBA

e Jean

“Barefoot Blu Night”

d Ride”

“Eight Secon

“Startin’ With

Me”

“Alone With “Don’t Think

You”

I Can’t Love

You”

2012 ASHTABULA COUNTY FAIR PROGRAM Tuesday, August 7 Sponsor of the Day — Carington Park & Jefferson Healthcare SENIOR CITIZENS DAY - 62 years & over - $1.00 admission to grounds (all day) 8:00 a.m. ................. Jr. Fair Saddle Horse/Jumping & Dressage ............... Saddle Horse Complex 9:00 a.m. ................. Flag Raising .................................................................................. Grandstand 9:00 a.m. ................. Jr. Fair Dairy Skill-a-Thon ................................................ Barnard Ent. Center 9:00 a.m. ................. Jr. Fair Fancy Poultry Show .......................................................... MAC Arena 9:00 a.m. ................. Jr. Fair Dairy Steer Show ............................................. Dr. Kaszar Show Barn Jr. Fair Dairy Beef Feeder Show .................................. Dr. Kaszar Show Barn 11:00 a.m. ............... Bicycle Decorating & Races .......................................................... Grandstand 11:00 a.m. ............... Jr. Fair Saddle Horse Flag Ceremony ........................ Saddle Horse Complex 12:00 p.m. ............... Jr. Fair Saddle Horse Showmanship ...................................... East Show Ring 1:00 p.m. ................. Jr. Fair Dairy Clipping Contest ..................................... Dr. Kaszar Show Barn 1:00 p.m. ................. Frog Jumping Contest ................................................................... Grandstand 1:30 p.m. ................. Jr. Fair Sheep Show ...................................................................... MAC Arena 2:30 p.m. ................. Jr. Fair Alpaca Show ............................................................. Draft Horse Ring 4:00 p.m. ................. Draft Horse Driving Competition ................................ Saddle Horse Complex 5:30 p.m. ................. Royal Court Contest & Youth Parade ............................................ Grandstand 7:00 p.m. ................. Jr. Fair Miniature Horse Judging ............................................ East Show Ring 7:00 p.m. ................. MOTOCROSS ............................................................................... Grandstand 7:30 p.m. ................. Food, Nutrition & General Project Awards .................................. Expo Center 7:30 p.m. ................. 4-H Style Review ............................................................... Expo Center Stage 2 Shows Daily ......... Elephant Encounter .............................................................. by Floral Building 3 Shows Daily ......... The Granpa Cratchet Show ....................................................... Back Midway 3 Shows Daily ......... Bobby Hunt "Circus Boy" ................................................ Barnard Ent. Center ................................ Swifty the Clown .............................................................. Strolling the Midway Rides by Lisko Amusements - Open: 1:00-5:00 p.m. & 6:00-11:00 p.m.

Wednesday, August 8 Sponsor of the Day — The Star Beacon KIDS’ DAY - Kids 14 & under admitted FREE to grounds ALL DAY. All day ride pass: $4.00 9:00 a.m. ................. Jr. Fair Saddle Horse/Showmanship & Riding Class . Saddle Horse Complex 9:00 a.m. ................. Jr. Fair Market Poultry Show & Showmanship .............................. MAC Arena 9:00 a.m. ................. Draft Horse Halter Classes .................................................... East Show Ring 9:00 a.m. ................. Jr. Fair All Dairy Judging by Breed ............................... Dr. Kaszar Show Barn 10:00 a.m. ............... Find Pennies in Sawdust .......................................................................... TBA 10-11:00 a.m. .......... Kid's Drawing Contest (entries) ................................................... Expo Center Noon ....................... Water Balloon Toss ....................................................................... MAC Arena 1:00 p.m. ................. Dairy Pee Wee Show ................................................... Dr. Kaszar Show Barn 1:00 p.m. ................. Kids Drawing Contest (awards) ................................................... Expo Center 2:00 p.m. ................. Jr. Fair Dairy Showmanship ......................................... Dr. Kaszar Show Barn 2:00 p.m. ................. Bubble Gum Contest ....................................................... Barnard Ent. Center 4:00 p.m. ................. Jr. Fair Horseless Horse Show ............................................... East Show Ring 4:00 p.m. ................. Watermelon Eating Contest .......................................................... Grandstand 4:00 p.m. ................. Jr. Fair Swine Showmanship ......................................................... MAC Arena 4:00 p.m. ................. Jr. Fair Swine Show (following Showmanship) ............................. MAC Arena 6:00 p.m. ................. Drawing for 6 Bicycles .......................................................... Tent by Barn #14 6:00 p.m. ................. Jr. Fair Rabbit Project Judging and Showmanship ......................................... Dr. Kaszar Show Barn 7:00 p.m. ................. LUCAS OIL PRO PULLING SERIES* .......................................... Grandstand Limited Pro/Super Pro Farm Tractor, Super Stock 4x4, 7700 Open 4x4 & Open Street Semi 2 Shows Daily ......... Elephant Encounter .............................................................. by Floral Building 3 Shows Daily ......... The Granpa Cratchet Show ....................................................... Back Midway 3 Shows Daily ......... Bobby Hunt "Circus Boy" ................................................ Barnard Ent. Center ................................ Swifty the Clown .............................................................. Strolling the Midway Rides by Lisko Amusements - Open: 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. & 6:00-11:00 p.m. Kids may register for bike drawing 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the tent by Racehorse Barn #14. * $4.00 Admission to Grandstand for Lucas Oil Pro Pulling Series

Thursday, August 9 Sponsor of the Day — Gazette Newspapers VETERANS APPRECIATION DAY Veterans pay $1.00 admission to grounds (all day) with I.D. (Discharge papers DD2-14, Veteran's Organization membership card or Veteran's Administration I.D. card) and SENIOR CITIZENS DAY - 62 years and over - $1.00 admission to grounds (all day) 9:00 a.m. ................. Jr. Fair Saddle Horse/Gaming, Trail, Extra Classes ... Saddle Horse Complex 9:00 a.m. ................. Draft Horse Farm Team Hitch Class & Log Pull ....................... East Show Ring 10:00 a.m. ............... Jr. Fair Goat Show/Harness & Pack Goat ..................................... MAC Arena 10:00 a.m. ............... Open Class Beef Show ................................................ Dr. Kaszar Show Barn 12:00 p.m. ............... HARNESS RACING ...................................................................... Grandstand 1:00 p.m. ................. Jr. Fair Beef Breeding Show ........................................ Dr. Kaszar Show Barn 1:00 p.m. ................. Ashtabula County Commissioners Meeting ................................ Expo Center 2:00 p.m. ................. Jr. Fair Beef Feeder Showmanship & Weight Class .... Dr. Kaszar Show Barn 2:00 p.m. ................. Rooster Crowing Contest ................................................ Barnard Ent. Center 4:00 p.m. ................. Jr. Fair Beef Showmanship .......................................... Dr. Kaszar Show Barn 5:00 p.m. ................. Flyover/Salute to Veterans ............................................................ Grandstand 6:00 p.m. ................. Jr. Fair Steer Show ....................................................... Dr. Kaszar Show Barn 6:00 p.m. Jr. Fair Rabbit Show/Crossbreed, Breed, Best of Show, Costume Contest, ... Rabbit Meat Pen, Doe & Litter Judging ......................................... MAC Arena 7:00 p.m. ................. Parent/Advisor Horse Show ....................................... Saddle Horse Complex 7:30 p.m. ................. DEMOLITION DERBY* ................................................................. Grandstand 2 Shows Daily ......... Elephant Encounter .............................................................. by Floral Building 3 Shows Daily ......... The Granpa Cratchet Show ....................................................... Back Midway 3 Shows Daily ......... Bobby Hunt "Circus Boy" ................................................ Barnard Ent. Center ................................ Swifty the Clown .............................................................. Strolling the Midway Rides by Lisko Amusements - Open: 1:00-5:00 p.m. & 6:00-11:00 p.m. * $4 Admission to Grandstand for Demolition Derby

Friday, August 10 Sponsor of the Day — Big Oats Oilfield Supply Co. 8:00 a.m. ................. Jr. Fair Saddle Horse Pleasure Show ........................ Saddle Horse Complex 10:00 a.m. ............... Dairy - All Breeds - Open Class Show ......................... Dr. Kaszar Show Barn 2:00 p.m. ................. Pizza Eating Contest ....................................................... Barnard Ent. Center 4:30 p.m. ................. Draft Horse Hitch Classes #1-10 ................................ Saddle Horse Complex 8:30 p.m. ................. JAKE OWEN* ............................................................................... Grandstand 2 Shows Daily ......... Elephant Encounter .............................................................. by Floral Building 3 Shows Daily ......... The Granpa Cratchet Show ....................................................... Back Midway 3 Shows Daily ......... Bobby Hunt "Circus Boy" ................................................ Barnard Ent. Center ................................ Swifty the Clown .............................................................. Strolling the Midway Rides by Lisko Amusements - Open: 1:00-5:00 p.m. & 6:00-midnight * $10 Tickets to Jake Owen Show on sale starting July 10 at Grandstand office

Saturday, August 11 Sponsor of the Day — French Chiropractic 9:00 a.m. ................. Jr. Fair Saddle Horse/Gaming, Show & Draft ............. Saddle Horse Complex 10:00 a.m. ............... Open Class Goat Show ................................................ Dr. Kaszar Show Barn 10:00 - Noon ........... Pie & Baking Contest Entries ...................................................... Expo Center 11:00 a.m. ............... Draft Horse Pull ............................................................................. Grandstand 11:00 a.m. ............... Jr. Fair Market Gardening Judging .............................................. FFA Building 1:00 p.m. ................. MARKET LIVESTOCK SALE ....................................................... MAC Arena 1:00 p.m. ................. Pie & Baking Contest Auction ..................................................... Expo Center 1-4:00 p.m. .............. Jr. Fair Market Gardening Sale ................................................... FFA Building 2:00 p.m. ................. Basketball Free Throw Contest ................................................................ TBA

Saturday, August 11 continued 2:00 p.m. ................. Small Animal Costume Show ....................................... In front of Rabbit Barn 4:00 p.m. ................. Jr. Fair Dog Awards & Demonstration .......................... Dr. Kaszar Show Barn 4:30 p.m. ................. Draft Horse Hitch Classes #11-20 .............................. Saddle Horse Complex 7:30 p.m. ................. DEMOLITION DERBY* ................................................................. Grandstand 2 Shows Daily ......... Elephant Encounter .............................................................. by Floral Building 3 Shows Daily ......... The Granpa Cratchet Show ....................................................... Back Midway 3 Shows Daily ......... Bobby Hunt "Circus Boy" ................................................ Barnard Ent. Center ................................ Swifty the Clown .............................................................. Strolling the Midway Rides by Lisko Amusements - Open: 1:00-5:00 p.m. & 6:00-midnight * $4 Admission to Grandstand for Demolition Derby

Sunday, August 12 Sponsor of the Day — Cross Country Mortgage & Asa Cox Homes 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ....... Truck Show ..................................................................................... Racetrack 11:00 a.m. ............... Stock Tractor/Stock 4x4 Pull ......................................................... Grandstand 11:00 a.m. ............... MAC Awards ................................................................................. MAC Arena Noon ....................... Jr. Fair Saddle Horse Awards Ceremony ........................ Saddle Horse Arena 1:00 p.m. ................. Jr. Fair Saddle Horse Gaming Walk/Trot ......................... Saddle Horse Arena 2:00 p.m. ................. Garden Tractor Pull ....................................................................... Grandstand 2:00 p.m. ................. Kiddie Tractor Pull ....................................................................... Expo Center 2:30 p.m. ................. Jr. Fair Super Showman Contest ......... Dr. Kaszar Show Barn & MAC Arena 4:00 p.m. ................. Hog Pee Wee Show ...................................................................... MAC Arena 6:00 p.m. ................. MODIFIED TRACTOR/4x4s & SEMI PULLS ............................... Grandstand 10:00 p.m. ............... FAIR CLOSES - THANKS FOR COMING! 2 Shows Daily ......... Elephant Encounter .............................................................. by Floral Building 3 Shows Daily ......... The Granpa Cratchet Show ....................................................... Back Midway 3 Shows Daily ......... Bobby Hunt "Circus Boy" ................................................ Barnard Ent. Center Rides by Lisko Amusements - Open: 1:00-5:00 p.m. & 6:00-10:00 p.m.

Junior Fair Schedule This Junior Fair Schedule is subject to change. Sunday, August 5 1:00 - 3:00 p.m ........ Filling of Booths 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. ....... Check in for livestock - (All animals must be brought through the main gate on Poplar St.) Monday, August 6 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Check in for livestock - (All animals must be brought through the main gate on Poplar St.) 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Filling of Booths 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. ....... Mandatory Jumping Practice ...................................... Saddle Horse Complex 4:00 p.m. ................. Deadline for ALL exhibits to be in place 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. ....... Junior Fair Saddle Horse Makeup Skill-a-thon 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. ....... Cloverbud displays in Expo Center & Cloverbud Poster Judging 6:00 p.m. ................. Market Animal Weigh-in 6:00 p.m. ................. Junior Fair Saddle Horse Barn Judging 7:00 p.m. ................. Cloverbud Stick Horse Show ...................................................... Horse Arena 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Junior Fair Talent Show .................................................. Bob Barnard Pavilion Tuesday, August 7 8:00 a.m. ................. Junior Fair Saddle Horse Judging - Jumping & Dressage 9:00 a.m. ................. Junior Fair Dairy Skill-a-Thon ......................................... Bob Barnard Pavilion 9:00 a.m. ................. Junior Fair Fancy Poultry Show .................................................... MAC Arena 9:00 a.m. ................. Junior Fair Dairy Steer Show .............................. Dr. Ernie Kaszar Show Barn 9:00 a.m. ................. Junior Fair Dairy Beef Feeder Show ................... Dr. Ernie Kaszar Show Barn ................................ (Immediately following Dairy Steer Show) 11:00 a.m. ............... Saddle Horse Flag Ceremony - Barn Judging to Follow 12:00 p.m. ............... Junior Fair Saddle Horse Showmanship & Halter ............................ East Ring 1:00 p.m. ................. Junior Fair Dairy Clipping Contest ...................... Dr. Ernie Kaszar Show Barn 1:30 p.m. ................. Junior Fair Sheep Show ................................................................ MAC Arena 2:30 p.m. ................. Junior Fair Alpaca Show - ..................................................... Draft Horse Ring 5:30 p.m. ................. Royal Court Contest & Youth Parade .......................... In front of Grandstands 7:00 p.m. ................. Junior Fair Miniature Horse Judging ..................................... Draft Horse Ring 7:30 p.m. ................. Food & Nutrition, & General Project Awards ............................... Expo Center 7:30 p.m. ................. 4-H Style Review ............ Expo Center Stage (Immediately following awards) Wednesday, August 8 9:00 a.m. ................. Junior Fair Saddle Horse Judging - Showmanship & Riding Classes 9:00 a.m. ................. Junior Fair Market Poultry Show & Showmanship ........................ MAC Arena 9:00 a.m. ................. All Dairy Judging by Breed .................................. Dr. Ernie Kaszar Show Barn 1:00 p.m. ................. Dairy Pee Wee Show .......................................... Dr. Ernie Kaszar Show Barn 2:00 p.m. ................. Junior Fair Dairy Showmanship .......................... Dr. Ernie Kaszar Show Barn 4:00 p.m. ................. Junior Fair Swine Showmanship ................................................... MAC Arena 4:00 p.m. ................. Junior Fair Swine Show (Immediately following Showmanship) 4:00 p.m. ................. Junior Fair Horseless Horse Show ................................................... East Ring 6:00 p.m. ................. Junior Fair Rabbit Project Judging & Showmanship ... Dr. Ernie Kaszar Show Barn Thursday, August 9 9:00 a.m. ................. Junior Fair Saddle Horse Judging - Gaming, Trail, Extra Classes and Super Showmanship 10:00 a.m. ............... Junior Fair Goat Show/Harness & Pack Goat ............................... MAC Arena 10:00 a.m. ............... Open Class Beef Breeding Show ........................ Dr. Ernie Kaszar Show Barn 1:00 p.m. ................. Junior Fair Beef Breeding Show ......................... Dr. Ernie Kaszar Show Barn 2:00 p.m. ................. Beef Feeder Showmanship & Weight Class ....... Dr. Ernie Kaszar Show Barn 4:00 p.m. ................. Junior Fair Beef Showmanship ........................... Dr. Ernie Kaszar Show Barn 6:00 p.m. ................. Junior Fair Steer Show ........................................ Dr. Ernie Kaszar Show Barn 6:00 p.m. ................. Jr. Fair Rabbit Show Crossbreed and Breed/Bestof Show/Breeder's Herd/ Rabbit Costume Contest/Rabbit Meat Pen/Doe & Litter Judging .. MAC Arena 7:00 p.m. ................. Parent/Advisor Horse Show Friday, August 10 9:00 a.m. ................. Junior Fair Saddle Horse Pleasure Show ....................... Saddle Horse Arena Saturday, August 11 9:00 a.m. ................. Junior Fair Saddle Horse - Gaming, Show, Draft ............ Saddle Horse Arena 10:00 a.m. ............... Open Class Goat Show ....................................... Dr. Ernie Kaszar Show Barn 11:00 a.m. ............... Junior Fair Market Gardening Judging ........................................ FFA Building 1:00 p.m. ................. Junior Fair Market Livestock Sale ................................................. MAC Arena 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. ....... Junior Fair Market Gardening Sale ............................................. FFA Building 2:00 p.m. ................. Small Animal Costume Show ....................................... In front of Rabbit Barn 4:00 p.m. ................. Dog Awards and Demonstration ......................... Dr. Ernie Kaszar Show Barn Sunday, August 12 11:00 a.m. ............... MAC Awards ................................................................................. MAC Arena 12:00 Noon ............. Junior Fair Saddle Horse Awards Ceremony .................. Saddle Horse Arena 1:00 p.m. ................. Saddle Horse Walk/Trot, Gaming 2:30 p.m. ................. Junior Fair Super Showman Contest ..... Dr. Ernie Kaszar Show Barn and MAC Arena 4:00 p.m. ................. Hog Pee Wee Show ...................................................................... MAC Arena 7:00 p.m. ................. Large Animal Livestock released from grounds (Cattle, horses, sheep & swine) 9:00 p.m. ................. Small Animal Livestock released from grounds (Goats, rabbits & poultry) 9:00 p.m. ................. Booth exhibits released from Expo Center (walk out only) Monday, August 13 7:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Booth Exhibits released

Ashtabula County Fair Entertainment

Week of Wednesday, August 1, 2012

It’s Only FAIR To Give Your Furnace A Fighting Chance... Have It Serviced & Get It Ready For The Heating Season!

CALL TODAY 440-563-3985 Serving the Heating and Cooling Needs in the Area Since 1976

J & S HEATING & COOLING THE CORNER OF RTS. 45 & 6 • ROME, OHIO

OH LIC #12168

Week of Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Ashtabula County Fair Entertainment

Dairy cows just some of the many animals at the Ashtabula County Fair BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - Plenty of animals can be seen at the Ashtabula County Fair beginning Tuesday, Aug. 7, through Sunday, Aug. 12 Animals housed in barns on the fairgrounds in Jefferson range from chickens and rabbits, horses and llamas, pigs and cows and more. In preparation for showing their animals at the fair, 4-H’ers spend a lot of time taking care of their animals, studying their project books and working with their animals. Being in 4-H has opened up a lot of other fun opportunities for 4-H’ers, too. To get ready for this year ’s fair, 36 4-H members, accompanied by 15 adults, participated in the third annual Dairy Camp. This year the camp traveled by tour bus to Mechanicsburg, Ohio, to visit the John and Bonnie Ayars family. They farm about 1,000 acres and milk about 150 cows. They also make, market and sell ice cream made from the milk from their Guernsey cows. Bonnie Ayars, who also is a professor at The Ohio State University, then fol-

lowed the bus to the campus and gave the grand tour of the Ag Campus in Columbus. The last stop on the campus tour was the Ohio State Veterinarian College, where campers got to learn about vet school. Campers even got to view a surgery from the observation deck above the operating room. Naturally, no trip to Ohio State is complete without a stop at Ohio Stadium, where many of the campers had their first experience seeing the field where the Buckeye Football team plays their games! This wonderful day full of experiences was planned and set up by Camp Director Charity Mazzaro with help from the camp committee of Rosmarie Eldred and Seanna Butler and the other Dairy 4-H advisors. Due to wonderful sponsors of The Ashtabula County Holstein Club, Ashtabula County Farm Bureau, Farm Credit Services, Brewster & Brewster Company, COBA Select Sires, Ashtabula County Dairy 4-H Committee and the Struna and Mazzaro families, this entire trip was paid in full for the 4H members who attended.

Pictured are Tom Christo, Maycee Powers, Josh Butler, Justin Butler, Jake Butler, Craig Butler, Bailee Mazzaro, Mason Mazzaro and Liz Coltman.

Pictured are Craig Butler, Maycee Powers and Justin Butler at OSU Stadium.

SUBMITTED PHOTOS

Jill Forbes pets a Guernsey dairy cow.

Pictured are Liz Coltman and Bailee Mazzaro outside the Vet College at OSU Vet College.

Josephine’s Ristorante Professional Service Is Our Policy

• Life • Auto • Business • Farm • IRAs • Home • Boat • RVs 6265 State Route 45 Bristolville, OH 44402

330-889-2588 800-362-9654

Ashtabula County Fair Week

Kids Eat for Free!!! Avoid the crowds, heat and high prices. Stop into Josephine’s Ristorante before or after going to the fair for a home-cooked meal at reasonable prices.

Buy one regular-priced adult meal and a beverage, and receive one child’s meal with small beverage for free!! (Ages 12 and under - from selected child’s menu)

Ashtabula County Fair Week Only Monday through Sunday 61 East Jefferson St., Jefferson, Ohio 44047

440-576-3092

Ashtabula County

JOB SOURCE Your Employment and Training Connection

A Member of Geauga Ashtabula Portage Partnership (GAPP) 2247 Lake Avenue, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004 (440) 994 -1234

Ashtabula County Fair Entertainment

Week of Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Livestock shows, market animal sales plus even elephants are featured at Ashtabula County fair BY DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - Yo u won’t see lions, tigers or bears at the Ashtabula County Fair. Visitors will be able to get up close to cattle breeds groomed by county 4-H’ers and open class owners to even quails and mini-donkeys at this year’s fair Aug. 7-12. For many youngsters it’s a learning experience to watch cows being milked at the milking parlor. Dairy and beef cattle along with goats , poultry including turkeys, geese, FILE PHOTOS chickens and of course game birds like quail plus various breeds of huge draft horses will be housed in the fair barns and being judged. On the fair ’s opening day Aug. 7, Junior Fair dairy, steer, beef feeder shows are on tap for the morning. In the afternoon fair goers can taken in the J r. F a i r S a d d l e H o r s e showmanship program at 1 p.m. in the East Show Ring. The Jr. Fair sheep show is at 1:30 p.m. in the MAC Arena and followed b y t h e J r. F a i r A l p a c a Show at the draft horse ring. Every day at the fair something is buzzing in the fair animal categories from exhibitors of rabbits, swine, and other saddle

horse to draft horse shows and competitive contests. Fair goers will not want to miss the Elephant Encounter action held in front of the fair ’s Floral Building. This has been a repeat popular event for visitors. The Elephant Encounter shows are stage twice daily on Tuesday through Sunday of the fair week. The quail and minidonkey exhibits are new this year to the fair, said Jenna Hoyt with the county OSU Extension Office. Visitors of all ages can get up close to the animals and even chat with exhibitors at the animal barns and other livestock areas as they check out what really makes a country fair. The big Market Livestock Sale is set for Saturday, Aug. 11, starting at 1 p.m. in the MAC Arena. Fair Board member Charles Hamilton said this year there are more draft horse exhibitors than in previous years. There is a draft horse driving competition show on opening day, Tuesday at 4 p.m. at the fair grandstand. It is held prior to the fair ’s grand parade and introduction of the Jr. Fair Royal Court contestants at the main grandstand.

FROG-JUMPING CONTEST Tuesday, August 7 • 1 p.m. • Grandstand Five dollars ($5.00) will be paid to the person whose • Warning: Any frog found to have been artificially frog jumps the farthest at the Ashtabula County Fair. stimulated will be positively disqualified. Second place award - $3.00; third place - $2.00. Fifty cents will be awarded each contestant who enters a frog SPONSOR: Subway in the contest. RULES • Contestants must not be more than 18 years of age. • Frogs to be entered in the contest should be transported and held until jumping time in a suitable closed container properly bedded down on wet grass or other suitable material. • Frogs will start their jumps from a designated starting circle. • Each frog will be judged for the TOTAL distance covered in three (3) consecutive jumps. • Decisions of the judge will be final. • Owner may nudge frog to start first jump. He may not touch the frog at any time thereafter until jumping is completed.

135 N. Chestnut, Jefferson, OH 440-576-3004

DAVIS TRUE VALUE HARDWARE “Shop Close to Home” 279 E. Main St., Orwell, Ohio • 440-437-6512 Open 7 Days a Week: Mon.-Sat. 9-6; Sun. 11-4

Video Village 440-437-6599 Mon.-Thurs. 9-6; Fri. & Sat. 9-8; Sun. 11-4

State Liquor Agency Cold Beer • Wine • Pop

440.437.6461

600 East Main Street, Orwell, OH Andy Holloman, Owner Custom Printing Specialist • T-SHIRTS • HATS • SWEATSHIRTS • JACKETS

440-437-6512

SPECIAL ORDERS AVAILABLE

Mon.-Thurs. 9-6; Fri. & Sat. 9-8; Sun. 11-4

"Proudly Serving Our Community Since 1980"

ED’S KIDS

Jack Russell Terriers

• Crystal Dog Food • Blackwoods Dog Food • Registered Jack Russells • Goats • Goats’ Milk & Fudge

6861 State Route 88, Kinsman Ohio 44428 Rt. 7, Five Miles South of Kinsman, Right on Rt. 88, First House on Right

330-772-2132

Sun., Tues. & Wed. 8am - Noon • Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 8am - 6pm

Ashtabula County Fair Entertainment

Week of Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Ashtabula County Fairboard Auxiliary presents

The Bench Project Our goal is to enhance the Ashtabula County Fairgrounds so that it may be enjoyed by all fairgoers. The bench project is dedicated to providing benches to be placed throughout the fairgrounds for our visitor's convenience. You have the opportunity to display your business, organization, or family name proudly by purchasing a bench to be engraved for use during the 2012 Ashtabula County Fair as well as 2013, 2014, 2015 ... and many more! •Engraving may be one or two lines.

• Up to 30 characters per line.

Bring the kids!

Reserve Your Bench Today for Just $125 Please print legibly

NAME:___________________________________________ PHONE:_______________ FILE PHOTO

( ) Bench to Read:

Thorne's Bilo Sponsors the Please make check or money order payable to Ashtabula County Fairboard Auxiliary P.O. Box 546, Jefferson, OH 44047

Find Pennies in Sawdust Wednesday, August 8 • 10 a.m. • Location to be announced Ages 3-5 will be given five (5) minutes, then Ages 6-7 will be given four (4) minutes in separate contests to find pennies. Whoever finds the most pennies in each contest will win $5. Sponsored by Mr. Hero 122 South Chestnut St., Jefferson, Ohio 44047 and Colucci's Pizza 124 South Chestnut St., Jefferson, Ohio 44047

Watermelon Eating Contest Wednesday, August 8 - 4 p.m. • Grandstand (weather permitting) Ages 6-10, 11-15, and 16-up First - $5.00 Second - $3.00 Third - $2.00 1. Participants will race each other for the fastest time eating. (Time will be kept with stop watches.) 2. No hands will be used while race is in progress. 3. Fastest time in each division will be the winner. Stop at Bilo’s store at 344 S. Chestnut, Jefferson

KID'S DRAWING CONTEST Wed., Aug. 8 • Expo Center

KIDS’ DAY - WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8 • 10-11 a.m. • KIDS DRAWING CONTEST Register at the Expo Center. Drawings will be done after registration. Prizes awarded at 1 p.m. • 10:00 a.m. • PENNIES IN SAWDUST Location to be announced • 12:00 noon • WATER BALLOON TOSS Sponsored by Junior Fair Board - MAC Arena • 2:00 p.m. • BUBBLE BLOWING CONTEST Bob Barnard Entertainment Center • 4:00 p.m. • WATERMELON EATING CONTEST Grandstand (Weather permitting) • 6:00 p.m. • DRAWING FOR 6 BICYCLES Sign up 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. - Tent in front of Racehorse Barn #14

“THE PROBLEM SOLVERS” Proudly Serving Northeast Ohio Since 1966 SEPTIC TANK CLEANING

LIFT PUMP REPLACEMENTS

ELECTRIC SEWER CLEANING VIDEO CAMERA PRO-PUMP BACTERIA REPAIRS & RENOVATIONS HIGH-PRESSURE SEWER SEPTIC INSPECTIONS JETTING

Long Hose Available Residential & Commercial

www.timfrankseptic.com

440-636-5111 800-319-2847 12761 Madison Road, Huntsburg, Ohio

SPONSOR: Hardees, 65 S. Chestnut St., Jefferson, OH

BUBBLE GUM CONTEST Wednesday, August 8 • 2 p.m. Bob Barnard Entertainment Center Ages 4-9 • Ages 10-15 Awards will be given to person blowing the biggest bubble in each group. First $5.00 Second $3.00 Third $2.00

R B

AYMOND

UILDERS

UPPLY

INC

Septic Tank Cleaning Co.

Theme: Fun at the Ashtabula County Fair Boys and Girls ages 4-10 • All ages as of August 1, 2012 Register at the Expo Building between 10 and 11a.m. on Wed., Aug. 8 All drawings will be done immediately after registration. All supplies will be furnished. Classes: A - Ages 8-10 • B - Ages 6-7 • C - Ages 4-5 The entrant’s name, age, address, and phone number must appear on the back of the picture. No entry will be accepted if this information is on the front. Entries will remain in place for the duration of the fair and will be released on Monday, August 13, between 9:00 a.m. and noon. Judging will be closed to the public. Winners will be announced at 1:00 p.m. and prizes awarded to the winners in each class

WE SALUTE THE 4-H CLUBS OF ASHTABULA COUNTY FOR THEIR EFFORTS AT THE 2012 FAIR. BEST OF LUCK TO ALL OF THIS YEAR'S PARTICIPANTS.

466-4470 • 942-9384 4680 N. RIDGE E., GENEVA, OH 44041

Trumbull Locker Plant Custom Processing

50¢/lb Curing & Smoking

55¢/lb

Hickory-Smoked Meats Retail Freezer Meats Custom Processing

3393 St. Rt. 534, Rock Creek, Ohio 44084

440- 474- 4631 OPEN: Monday-Saturday 7am-7pm & Sunday 7am-5pm

Ashtabula County Fair Entertainment

Week of Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Parading the fair

WATER BALLOON TOSS

BICYCLE DRAWING

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8 - NOON MAC Arena

Wednesday, August 8 • 6:00 p.m.

• Participants will compete as a team of 2. Water Balloons will be provided. • Must use hands to catch balloon. • Team continues to toss the balloon back and forth until the balloon breaks. • Team members take a step back after every successful toss and catch. • Participants may be broken-up into divisions depending on the number of participants. • Winners of each division will be awarded a prize. Sponsored by Junior Fair Board

6 BICYCLES TO BE GIVEN AWAY!!! 1 girl's 12" bike • 1 girl’s 20" bike • 1 girl’s 24" bike 1 boy's 12" bike • 1 boy’s 20" bike • 1 boy’s 24" bike Children 14 & under may register for the drawing on Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at tent on midway in front of Racehorse Barn #14.

WE ARE YOUR WATERPROOFING SPECIALISTS Any Type of Residential or Commercial Basement. A FEW THINGS EVERY HOMEOWNER SHOULD KNOW:

PICKUP • DELIVERY • Basements Dug • Septic & Sewers

• Driveways • Ponds • Excavating

• Dozer • Land Clearing

MULCH & TOPSOIL • LANDSCAPING STONE • • • • •

Bank Sand Gravel Washed Gravel Filter Sand Concrete Sand

• • • • •

Mason Sand Pool Sand Limestone Slag Compost

3052 E. Center St. (Rt. 20), N. Kingsville, OH 44068 (440) 224-1992 • FAX (440) 224-1009

INSURED • LICENSED

www.simaktruckinginc.com

• Full Warranty • References • Free Estimates • Financing Available • Serving Ashtabula County for 29 Years

CATTLE • HOGS • LAMBS HALVES • FRONTS • HIND QUARTERS COMPLETE PROCESSING DONE AT ONE LOCATION IN CHERRY VALLEY, OHIO

LIVESTOCK HAULING • CURING & SMOKING WE CARRY A FULL LINE OF RETAIL MEAT CUTS

The Permanent Solution A Honey of a Company Since 1958

B-DRY SYSTEM® OF ASHTABULA, INC. Known for Quality, Workmanship and Reliability

1-800-424-BDRY (2379) www.bdry.com

100 OFF

CALL AND ASK ABOUT OUR MOBILE BBQ UNIT. WE CAN BBQ FOR YOU AT YOUR LOCATION OR PICKUP COOKED AND READY-TO-EAT BBQ!!

CHERRY VALLEY Slaughtering & Processing 4345 Piper Road, Dorset, Ohio

(440) 293-7832 Hours: Daily 8-5; Saturday 9-1; Closed Sunday Sentinel Rd.

With This Coupon! Expires 10/1/12.

N E

W S

WE ACCEPT FOOD STAMPS

★

Mill Rd. Rt. 6

Rt. 193

STONE SLINGER

Drawing of winners will be held at 6:00 p.m. at sign-up tent, by Racehorse Barn #14.

Piper Rd.

JEFFERSON - The Ashtabula County Fair will return on Tuesday, Aug. 7, kicking off with the annual parade on opening day. The parade is set for 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 7. Any area youth organization wanting to get a float or march in the parade must register first. To sign up, persons and groups can call Seanna Butler at (440) 858-2100. They will then be given their spot number and where to assemble in Jefferson for the parade route through town to the fairgrounds. The parade is set for 5:30 p.m. on Aug. 7 at the grandstand area on the fairgrounds. Following the parade, the 2012 Ashtabula County Fair’s Royal Court will be announced, as friends and family watch from the grandstands. 2011 King Cody Fetters and Queen Courtney Fox have spent the past year representing Ashtabula County at different festivals and events. “I have been honored to represent the Ashtabula

County Fair as the king this past year,” Fetters said. Fetters has been an active member of the Kids and Cows 4-H Club for 10 years, taking dairy and dairy beef projects to the fair. His accomplishments continue beyond serving as fair king, as he is a three-year member of the Ashtabula County Junior Fair Board and current president. He graduated from Jefferson Area High School this pas spring. “I will be attending college this fall to pursue a degree in education,” Fetters said. Fox has been an active 4H Club member for nine years. She currently is in the All-American Animals 4-H Club. Throughout her time in 4-H, she has served on the junior fair board since 2009, attended 4-H Camp Whitewood as a camp counselor and volunteered as a counselor for 4-H Cloverbud Camp. She graduated from Conneaut High School in 2011 and is now enrolled full time at The University of Findlay, studying pre-veterinary medicine.

Rt. 11

BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers

Week of Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Ashtabula County Fair Entertainment

2012 Equine Royalty Queen named JEFFERSON - There are so many ways that kids connect with others in 4-H. They start by becoming friends with other kids who share the same interest as themselves. Some horse club kids go above and beyond in their quest for learning-by-doing and try the extracurricular equine activities that the Ashtabula County Saddle Horse Committee offers. The Committee is able to offer these extras because the Advisers go above and beyond to make these programs possible. The Committee recently had its first ever Equine Royalty contest to recognize and award the members who have worked to attain as much equine knowledge as possible during their 4-H years. Devon Hannan, 14, a member of Rhythm Riders, was crowned 2012 Equine Royalty Queen, after a subcommittee tallied the results of the contest. Devon has participated in Horse Bowl, Public Speaking, and Hip-

pology throughout her 4-H years. Julia Miller, 19, a member of Rhythm Riders, was Runner-up and has participated in Light Horse Judging, Hippology, and the Ohio State Fair. Anyone who knows anything at all about horses, knows there is a lot to know! From feeding to grooming to riding there is a wide range of things to learn in order to understand horses. Bernie Kranauer, President of Saddle Horse Committee and Head Advisor of Silver Stir-Ups, introduced the participants and spoke briefly of their 4-H accomplishments while Kelly Felicijan, Advisor with Rhythm Riders, explained how the contest worked. Casey Kozlowski, State Representative of the 99th Ohio House District, presented the winners with their ribbons. Winners of each of the four divisions of the contest were as follows: —Claire Dodrill, 17, from Silver Stir-Ups, took 1st

place with a 100-percent score on the Equine Royalty Application listing 4-H accomplishments and writing an essay. —Devon Hannan and Julia Miller tied with a 100percent score for their Equine Interview with a panel of three out-of-county judges. —Amanda Barnum, 15, Dusty Riders, received the highest score of 88 percent and was the only one to answer the bonus question correctly on the 50 multiple choice Equine Knowledge Test, which included questions submitted by Head Advisers from each horse club covering all riding classes, 4-H rules, county rules, judging, etc. —Karlee Gray, 16, Rhythm Riders, received the highest score of 96 percent, proving her riding skills in the Horsemanship class judged by the PAS state qualifying Judge in June. Other participants in the contest were Shelby Arnett,

18, from Tiny Trotters; Hannah Propst, 18, of Rhythm Riders; Chandler Candela, 14, with Silver Stir-Ups; and Camryn Zapp, 14, Harley Buckley, 16, Brittany Hennessy, 14, Breanna Irwin, 16, and Dani Zapp, 15, from Trail Blazers. Equine Royalty was an idea presented to the committee last fall by Jennifer Buckley, Advisor of Trail Blazers. The committee thought it was a great way to honor 4-H equine members with their own ceremony. The contest is open to Ashtabula County Saddle Horse club senior boys and girls who are enrolled in a 4-H equine project. Audrey Felicijan, Vice-President of Saddle Horse Committee and Head Advisor of Rhythm Riders was facilitator of the contest. Winners will represent the committee at the Fair and area festivals throughout the year. SUBMITTED PHOTO

--Nancy Sobie, Secretary Pictured are, left to right, Runner-Up Julia Miller and 2012 Saddle Horse Committee Equine Royalty Queen Devon Hannan.

Plenty of projects on display at Ashtabula County Fair BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers

FILE PHOTO

Kingsville Towing & Repair

JEFFERSON - Although animals might be the first thing people think of when they hear “Ashtabula County Fair,” there are many other projects to view during the week. Children, teens and adults alike compete in a variety of different projects, where they strive to take the best photo, sew the best dress or grow the finest vegetable. Most of these projects are displayed at the east end of the fairgrounds in Jefferson. In the Grange building, come view the best agriculture and horticulture offerings Ashtabula County has to offer, from the ripest tomatoes to the juiciest blackberries.

Other items on display in the Grange building are homemade honey, wine and maple syrup, culinary and canned goods, as well as needlework, arts and crafts. In past years, people could view such crafts as a large boat made from Legos that took up a good portion of the entire booth space. In the floral building, dozens of colorful flowers fill the room, from dahlias to snapdragons. In the Expo Building, come view the different booths decorated in honor of a variety of 4-H Clubs. This year, the booths will be judged. Also in the Expo Building are dozens of photographs capturing scenes in such categories as Ashtabula County Fair, bridges, people, animals, landscapes and more.

It’s Doggone Amazing!

Ashtabula County’s LARGEST Road & Wrecker Service

Introducing

24-Hour Service • Light & Heavy Recovery Accident Scene Incident Management Wrecker Service Professionals

Reducing Carpet With an exclusive self-renewing odor destroying carpet treatment that is effective for the life of the carpet

Large Wrecker Heavy Crane Services Jackknife • Rollover • Road & Tire Service Major & Minor Mechanical Repairs Autos • Trucks • Trailers • Motor Homes

NO JOB TOO SMALL!

PROPANE REFILLS

Advantage Towing & Salvage 440-593-PART (7278) 409 Bliss Ave., Conneaut, Ohio Foreign & Domestic Auto & Truck Parts ★ New Gas Tanks ★ Fenders & Doors, Used Parts

In Stock

Carpet Rolls Starting at ....................... $5.49 Sq. Yd. Linoleum from ....................................... $4.00 Sq. Yd. “Premium” Laminates Starting at $1.49 Sq. Ft. Ceramic Tile as low as .............................. 88¢ Sq. Ft.

ASHTABULA FLOOR COVERING (Formerly Wetzel’s) 4128 Main Avenue, Ashtabula

440-998-2332

• Wheel Alignments • • Tune-Ups • Exhausts • • Air Conditioning • • Computer Diagnostics • • Tires & Brakes • • Oil Changes •

WATSON’S Auto Tech 440-224-1297 Corner of Rt. 84 East and State Road Kelloggsville, Ohio

Ashtabula County Fair Entertainment

Week of Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Draft horses show off natural beauty at the Ashtabula County Fair BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - The thundering of hooves will fill the show rings at the Ashtabula County Fair on Tuesday through Saturday, as draft horses take the center ring in a stunning display of natural beauty and agility. Several breeds of the majestic draft horse, a large horse originally bred for hard, heavy tasks such as farm labor, are shown at the fair. The breeds, which share common traits of strength, patience and docile temperament,

can range from 16 to 19 hands high and from 1,400 to 2,000 pounds. Perhaps the most recognizable drafts horses are the Clydesdales, which were popularized by Budweiser beer commercials. A Clydesdale, usually bay (brown) or chestnut in color, is easily identifiably by the abundance of feather: the white, long hairs that fall from just below the knees and to cover the hooves. Similar in appearance to the Clydesdales is the Shire horse, which can be black, bay or gray in color. Shires, which are the tall-

est draft horses, also have white stockings and an abundance of feather. Another breed, the Belgians, a light-chestnut colored horse with a flaxen mane, can sometimes be spotted grazing farm fields or pulling a wagon full of people at different festivals in Ashtabula County. Also on display are the Percherons, which probably were used as battle mounts during the Middle Ages. Depending on the horse’s age, a Percheron can vary in color from b l a c k , s t e e l g ra y a n d dappled gray.

Spectators won’t have any difficulty telling the halflingers apart from the other horses: the chestnut-colored halflingers, which range in size from 13.2 to 15 hands high, are PHOTO BY STEFANIE WESSELL significantly smaller than Visitors to the Ashtabula County Fair will have many chances to admire the draft the other draft horses. horses, as shows are held Tuesday through Saturday. This year, draft horse shows will be held Tuesday through Saturday, in two different locations. On Tuesday, the draft driving competitions will be held beginning at 4 p.m. at the Saddle Horse Complex. On Wednesday, beginning at 9 a.m., the halter classes will be held in the show ring east of the Draft Horse Barn. During this show, the judge will be

evaluating the horses on their conformation. Conformation refers to the correctness of a horse’s bone structure, musculature, and its body proportions in relation to each other. The judge will select the best horse in each breed before choosing an overall supreme champion stallion, mare and gelding. A best in show will be chosen from the supreme champions. On 9 a.m. Thursday are the farm-team hitches and draft horse log pull. During this show, the exhibitors will maneuver the horses around a timed obstacle course during the farm-team hitch. This year, the draft

Bob & Jason Skufca

horse hitch shows will be held beginning at 4:30 p.m. Friday and 4:30 p.m. Saturday in the west Saddle Horse Complex. Exhibitors, which include men, women, youth and seniors, will hitch their horses up to wagons during these shows and maneuver around the ring. The classes range from a single-horse team up to a team of six horses pulling a wagon in synchronicity. During the hitch shows, the judge examines how the horses handle and if the horses listen to the commands, stay in uniform and work together. For more information about the draft horse shows, visit www.ashtabulafair.com.

Owners/Operators

BOB SKUFCA and SON

AUTO BODY REPAIR AND REFINISHING SINCE 1948 FREE Estimates ★ State Certified Insurance Claims Welcome ★ Customer Satisfaction Guaranteed

989 W. Prospect • Ashtabula, Ohio 44004

(440) 992-0220 Fax: (440)

992-0155 • www.bobskufcaandson.com

Week of Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Ashtabula County Fair Entertainment

FILE PHOTO

Amateur wine makers compete at fair BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers

held Aug. 7-12 at the fairgrounds in Jefferson. The Ashtabula County JEFFERSON - With welcomes competition in Ashtabula County becom- the amateur division. To compete in the amaing known for its wineries and acres of grape vine- teur division, wines must yards, more people in the be homemade using the county are taking up wine process of fermentation and must not be blended with making as a hobby. These amateur wine commercial wines. Wines makers will offer up their may be made from grapes, best bottles of wine during other fruit, berries, vega competition at the etables, grains, other suitAshtabula County Fair, able ingredients or a blend.

In recent years, Ashtabula County Fairboard member Everett Helfer has noted that more people are submitting their amateur wines for competition because of the rise of the grape industry in Ashtabula County. “There’s a lot of different varieties,” Helfer said. The wines will be displayed in the Grange Building, located near the Floral Building, Commercial

Building and FFA Building on the fairgrounds. There’s no public sampling of the wines, but the display is still worth a visit, as it might spark people’s interest to start growing their own grapes or making their own wines. People should visit the display to see how many people in the county are producing their own grapes, whether for their own interest or to sell to nearby win-

eries, Helfer said. “Grape production in the county has grown,” Helfer said. People interested in submitting their homemade wines must enter the contest by July 31. The classes in the amateur wine division include Labrusca, French hybrid types and Vinifera. Sweet, semi-sweet and dry wines can be entered in each category. Other classes in the

amateur wine division include wines made from ingredients other than grapes and ice wines. Premiums will be awarded for first, second and third place in the amount of $5, $4 and $3. The Best of Show winner will receive $10. For details about how to enter the contest, visit www. ashtabulafair.com or pick up a copy of the Ashtabula County Fair Book.

21 Exciting High School Programs to choose from to help start you on your way to a successful career! Workforce Development classes and programs to learn new skills, enhance your career, provide industry and business training.

www.atech.edu 440-576-6015 1565 State Route 167 Jefferson, Ohio 44047 The Ashtabula County Technical and Career Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disabilities, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.

Ashtabula County Fair Entertainment

Get A Free Estimate On The Complete Job!

Week of Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Serving Ashtabula County For 3 Generations!

ENJOY MORE OF YOUR HOME WITH A NEW

OUTDOOR PATIO!

Shade For Your Perfect Day!

Customer? Call Us Now and Ask About a 16’ x 12’ Betterview Studio Roof 3-Season Sunroom Starting at $11,500

5000 Rebate Per Window!

Our vinyl insulated sunrooms are custom-designed & custom-built onsite. See us for details. See us for Vinyl Siding, Decking & Railings • Awnings • Patio Tops • Entry Doors • Storm Protection & More!

Cash & Carry or Professional Installation By Certified Technicians

Open Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30

4707 State Road, Ashtabula, OH

992-9181 • 1-800-992-9181 Visit Us at w w w.weathersealco.com

Week of Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Ashtabula County Fair Entertainment

Ashtabula County Fair offers many treats to please the palate BY SADIE PORTMAN Gazette Newspapers

Food is a draw for people planning on coming to the fair. “We have lots of different JEFFERSON - The smell of popcorn, corn dogs and el- concession stands coming in ephant ears are just some of this year,” Ashtabula County the most common aromas Fair Board member Bob associated with the Jones said. “We have Italian sausage stands, fresh lemonAshtabula County Fair. ade, the elephant ears, candy apples and cotton candy, just a good selection of stands to choose from.” Other food to look forward to are the sloppy Joes, French fries with apple cider vinegar, fried vegetables of all sorts, ice cream, barbecued chicken and lots more await along the midway. “There’s no shortage of food this year,” Jones said. “No matter what’s on your mind, I think you’ll find a stand for it.” In 2008, the fair first

featured the battered, dipped and fried cookie treat of deep fried Oreos, and the sweet treat topped with powdered sugar will be back. Even deep fried cheesecake has made an appearance at the fair. “Fried food really is the staple of most fair food and that’s what people expect,” Jones said. Other fair favorites are kettle corn and anything that comes on a stick, such as the fried cheese on a stick. Ashtabula County Fair have many of their vendors returning from last year ready to turn on their blinking lights and start their fryers. One of the most popular stands is the Ashtabula County Holstein Club’s Diary Booth. Many people when thinking of the fair think of this booth and the fresh dairy products offered. This booth offers milk shakes, ice cream and other dairy products all made from the daily milking of the fair’s dairy cows. “People really look forward to this booth,” Jones said. People stopping by the booth can also watch as 4H dairy members milk their cow during certain

County 4-H’ers are into veggie and fruits gardening projects BY DORIS COOK Gazette Newspapers

JEFFERSON - Growing your own food basket of groceries may be new for urban living kids, but this year the Ashtabula County OSU Extension 4-H programs include backyard gardening as a project for youth to learn and get into the county fair competition, according to Jenna Hoyt. The project got spearheaded by 4-H advisor Theresa Hass of Monroe Township. She is an advisor for the Lazy Gardeners 4-H Club. Hoyt said that 4-H members can have multiple projects, which many do. They do not have to belong to a gardening club in order to even undertake a 4-H gardening project. The 4-Hers can start Sadie Portman, reporter their own gardens, follow for the Gazette, may be the 4-H Extension Service reached at sportman@gazette criteria, then harvest the news.com. times of the day. The booth is a fundraiser for the club as well and the many of its members work the stand throughout the day. Also for those wanting to take home fresh, awardwinning bake goods, the pie and baking contest auction will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. in the Expo Center. The contest itself will be held from 10 a.m. until noon on Saturday. No matter if you are looking for deep fried and on a stick, fresh milkshakes and lemonade or a pie and brownies to take home, you can find it at the Ashtabula County Fair.

It’s Easy to Find Service You Can Trust In February 1995, Tim Williams achieved his dream and opened Williams Auto Service. Nearly thirteen years later, the name changed to Rt. 20 Auto Essentials but still remains Williams’ family owned & operated. A full-service business dedicated to customer satisfaction, specializing in mechanical repairs and service for cars, light trucks, vans and SUVs. We are grateful to our loyal customer base, families allowing us the opportunity to continue to earn their business since 1995. Nothing makes us prouder than to now see second generation customers entrusting the safety of their vehicles to us. We are also certainly pleased to meet new neighbors who allow us the opportunity to serve them. Rt. 20 Auto Essentials performs services from scheduled maintenance found in your owner’s manual to hard to solve “driveability” or “electrical” problems using the latest equipment, electronic repair info and schematics. We also perform additional services, such as: Air Conditioning, Batteries, Brakes/ABS, Computerized Alignments, Computer/ Electrical Diagnosis, Engine Performance/Tuneups, Engine Heating/Cooling, Exhaust, Fuel Systems, Steering/Suspension We are proud to be a Napa AutoCare Center and abide by a strict code of ethics so our customers know upfront what to expect. Technicians and service personnel are ASE certified and well exceed industry standards in classroom and hands-on training each year. Many people dread the thought of being charged for services they don’t understand. At Rt. 20 Auto Essentials, we will involve you as much as possible by explaining or showing what caused the need for repair, not just what it will cost to fix the problem. Please call Rt. 20 Auto Essentials at (440) 998-0221 and allow us the opportunity to earn your business.

g Rid

t. 2

Erickson Dr.

0) Fr an cis

Av e.

Sanborn Rd.

★

Lucas Ave.

ASHTABULA

With This Ad, 10%

440-998-0221 Mon. - Fri. 8am - 5:30pm • Sat. 8-12

OFF Labor Charges Up To $500

$50 Minimum Service Required. See Us For Details!

BETTER

Some folks think it’s best to be the biggest So they try to outdo all the rest It’s plain to see we can’t all be the biggest It could just be that bigger’s not best.

we’re just a small-town community bank, but...

Andover Bank

3110 N. Ridge Rd. W (Rt. 20) Ashtabula, Ohio 44004 McNutt Ave.

N. Bend Rd.

bigger is not

produce grown through the summer and to fall. “As part of the required criteria, they are to display any of the fruits or vegetables grown at the fair. The gardening projects are judged on produce appearance, display attraction plus other criteria on Aug. 11 at 11 a.m. in the 4-H building,“ Hoyt said. Each of the gardening 4H’ers are also required to do an art poster as it relates to their specific vegetables or fruit grown for the judging portion. They can also sell their produce from 1 to 4 p.m. after the judging is over. Hoyt said there are a number of 4-H’ers enrolled in the gardening program this summer. Master gardeners have helped in setting up the program criteria. Hass is also a Master gardener through the county’s OSU Extension Service.

Andover 19 Public Square

Ashtabula Harbor 1630 Carpenter Rd.

Austinburg 1853 Route 45

Conneaut 339 State St.

Geneva 665 S. Broadway

Madison 6611 N. Ridge Rd.

North Jefferson 150 N. Chestnut St.

South Jefferson 100 S. Chestnut St.

888-343-2200

www.andoverbankohio.com

Ashtabula County Fair Entertainment

Week of Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Scenes from the Ashtabula County Fair

FILE PHOTOS

CHIEF’S GARAGE & RADIATOR SHOP

Our Team of Body Specialists Can Have Your Vehicle Looking NEW Again!

Quality, Honesty & Integrity for You and Your Car!

Insurance Work Welcome! Remember, It’s Your Choice Which Shop Performs Your Insurance Repairs.

440-594-4408 5035 Center Rd. (Rt. 7), Conneaut, OH

Gene Nipple, Jr., Owner - 42 Years

256 W. Main Street • PO Box 453 Andover, Ohio 44003 Phone: 440-293-6934 • Fax: 440-293-4628 “Quality Body Work Since 1970”

Week of Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Ashtabula County Fair Entertainment

The Ashtabula County fair ‘Honors Heroes Among Us’ this year BY STEFANIE WESSELL Gazette Newspapers JEFFERSON - Every year, the Ashtabula County Junior Fair Board chooses a theme for the fair. This year, the theme is “Honoring Heroes Among Us.” The theme is reflected in the botanical decorations throughout the fairgrounds, and in the parade floats on Tuesday of the fair. This y e a r, the Ashtabula County Fair celebrates its 166th fair. With that anniversary, Gazette Newspapers is publishing its 76th annual “fair edition.” In keeping with tradition, every year the Gazette publishes a special fair edition in honor of the Ashtabula County Fair. The annual fair edition is the largest and most widely read issue published each year. The issue is filled with the fair schedule, stories and photos on 4-H projects, details about entertainment at the fair and more. But even before the Gazette started printing a special edition dedicated to the fair, it still promoted the popular event. In a centennial edition of the Jefferson Gazette from 1936, an article details how the Ashtabula Agricultural Society first organized in 1823, with

t h e f i r s t f a i r h e l d i n The Gazette published several articles about the Ashtabula County Fair in its centennial edition of the paper on July 3, 1936. Austinburg. The society had to reorganize in 1842, as it found little encouragement from pioneer farmers in its early days. “Ashtabula county is believed to have held the first agricultural fair in Ohio at Austinburg in October, 1823,” the article from 1936 reads. “The original minute book of the Ashtabula Agricultural Society, organized at Jefferson on January 16, 1823, is among the historical documents owned by the editor of the Jefferson Gazette. The records of the pioneer agricultural society indicate that the movement found little support from the farmers of the county.” (Oh, how the times have changed!) The article goes on to share that the society was the first of its kind in the state and held five fairs before it disbanded. It reorganized as the Ashtabula County Agricultural Society in 1842 and has held fairs each year with few exceptions, although the 1936 fair was booked as the 90th annual event. Another article from the July 3, 1936, edition of the Gazette states that 1,300 boys and girls belonged to 4-H that year.

TAMI PENTEK

CHIEF DEPUTY CLERK OF COURTS Your Candidate for Clerk of Courts

The MOST qualified candidate working for you every day in the Clerk of Court’s office — Experience Counts!

GOALS

This Gazette Newspapers ad from the mid-1930s promotes the Ashtabula County Fair and its “modernized” facilities that have been updated with new landscaping and repairs. In this year, the fair lasted only four days.

• Process and protect vital records of the Courts and Auto Title Division • Cost-effective management • Cordial public service • Seamless transition in 2013

• Ensure efficient handling of documents • Continue technology upgrades • E-Filing - the ultimate goal

The Clerk of Courts Office requires seamless transition in 2013. Since 1995, Pentek has served the public in the Clerk’s Office as Deputy Clerk, Assistant Bookkeeper, Bookkeeper and now as CHIEF DEPUTY CLERK - second in command under Carol Mead. Integrity, works hard, knows the system and committed to improving service - TAMI PENTEK will get the job done!

ON NOVEMBER 6, 2012, ELECT TAMI PENTEK CLERK OF COURTS tamipentekforclerkofcourts@yahoo.com SUBMITTED PHOTOS

Pictured is a first-place premium ticket from the Ashtabula County Fair on Sept. 24-27, 1889.

Paid for by CTE Tami Pentek Clerk of Courts, Carol A. Mead Treasurer, 8021 Sanborn Road, Ashtabula, OH 44004.

Ashtabula County Fair Entertainment

Week of Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Remembering the Past

As the Ashtabula County Fair celebrates its 166th anniversary this year, take a look at these old photos that have been collected by the Ashtabula County Fair Board throughout the years. The photos show what the fairgrounds have looked like in the past. The Floral Building, also known as the octagon building, is shown in a scene from the 1900s. The building is still in use at the fairgrounds today.

SUBMITTED PHOTOS

This photo shows the 4-H Club building as it looked when it was under construction in 1923.

This old wooden grandstand sat on the fairgrounds in the 1900s.

In this photo, a group of men stand in front of the log cabin in 1915. The cabin still sits on the Ashtabula County fairgrounds in Jefferson. Horse buggies pack the racetrack at the fairgrounds in the 1800s.

ARE YOU READY FOR A DISASTER? DOES YOUR FAMILY HAVE A DISASTER PLAN? Everyone should have a family disaster plan that includes: • Have food, water, medications, first aid kit and PPE (personal protective equipment) for 72 hrs • Shelter in place unless your medical condition warrants professional help • Escape routes • A meeting place for your family in the event of an emergency (e.g. the church parking lot, a neighbor’s house, etc.)

• Special needs — if you or someone close to you has a disability or a special need, you should have a plan that includes arrangements for transportation to a shelter, etc. • Animal care — have a 3-day supply of pet food, water, medications, etc. for your pets. Pets are not allowed in shelters, unless it is a Pet Shelter.

GET PREPARED! BE READY! Ashtabula County Health Dept.

Ashtabula City Health Dept.

Conneaut City Health Dept.

576-3023

992-7123

593-3087

Week of Wednesday, August 1, 2012

Ashtabula County Fair Entertainment

FINANCING OR CHOOSE

CASH BACK!

You’ve worked hard all season and now it’s time to harvest the savings! We are offering 0% FINANCING or CASH BACK on just about every Model Year 2012 tractor and hay and forage equipment from New Holland. You’ll increase your productivity and reap model year end savings. Don’t wait! Offer ends September 30, 2012. Stop by today or visit www.newholland.com/na for complete details. Stop in and see us at the 166th Ashtabula County Fair August 7-12!!

Tractor Sales, Inc. CONNEAUT 5042 Center Rd. (Rt. 7) 440-594-3216

Bortnick Tractor See us on theSales, web atInc. (440) 594-3216 www.bortnicktractorsales.com www.bortnicktractorsales.com CORTLAND Serving 6192 Warren Rd. NE you since 1954 330-924-2555

*For agricultural use. Offer subject to CNH Capital America LLC credit approval. See your New Holland dealer for details and eligibility requirements. Depending on model, a down payment may be required. Offer good through September 30, 2012, at participating New Holland dealers in the United States. Offer subject to change. Taxes, freight, set-up, delivery, additional options or attachments not included in price. © 2012 CNH America LLC. All rights reserved. New Holland and CNH Capital are registered trademarks of CNH America LLC.

Ashtabula County Fair Entertainment

Week of Wednesday, August 1, 2012

SAVINGS AREA RUGS

25-Year Warranty, Lifetime Stain Warranty

Everything In-Stock!

30% OFF

Installed on best pad!

sq. yd.

Reg. $48.49/sq. yd.

NEED A LARGER AREA RUG? We offer BINDING on any in-stock carpet

No Wax

LINOLEUM Over 50 rolls in-stock!

$ 95

sq. yd. & up

CERAMIC TILE

LAMINATE with Pad

sq. ft. & up

2001 W. PROSPECT (RT. 20) • ASHTABULA www.carpetmartashtabula.com

998-2233

Mon. & Fri. 9:30-7:00, Tues.- Thurs. 9:30-5:30 • Sat. 9:30-4:30

sq. ft. & up

Still #1 in Ashtabula County