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2020 ~ An Unprecedented Year
- For the first time ever, the Ox Roast Fair was cancelled in 2020 due to the Coronavirus Pandemic that swept the world! Stay at home orders, closing of schools and non-essential businesses, wearing of masks in public, extreme attention to sanitization, and no large gatherings became part of life. The Main Raffle was still held and commemorative t-shirts marked this unprecedented year.
  
  What An Amazing Ox Roast in 2019!
  We'd like to thank everyone who came out to the 56th Ox Roast Fair. Mother Nature gave us a steamy one with a few showers thrown in! Once again it’s amazing to see all who come and volunteer for our wonderful community event. Many positive comments are received about our Fair that should make everyone proud to be a part of it. The support of the local community is also a big part of the Ox Roast. We wholeheartedly appreciate those who were sponsors, donated items or services, purchased tradebooth space, or helped in any way.
- ALL CHAIRPEOPLE
  are reminded to attend the
  2019 Ox Roast Fair
  Wrap-up Meeting
  Sunday, August 11th
  9:30 a.m. Hughes Hall
  
  We will discuss how things
  went this year & any changes
  and suggestions for 2020!!!!
  
  If you are unable to attend,
  please email Cindy Olesh
  your notes on how things
  went in your booth.
  We need your feedback!

Winners All Around!

Raffle winners

Main Raffle
We thank all those who purchase and sold tickets and wish to congratulate our Main Raffle winners!

3rd prize:
Paddle & Dine Experience
for 4 provided—Brian Perkins

2nd prize:
$1,500.00—Steve Check

1st prize:
$11,682.00 - Lakeside Sand & Gravel
(raffle converted to 50/50 cash prize since ticket sales
did not meet quota for 2019 Ford EcoSport)

Larry Kotkowski turns in hundreds of tickets, matching all the ticket sales from their employees. He says that the prize money will be shared among all his employees. Thank you to Kepich Ford and Breakaway Excursions for our prizes.

$100.00 hourly prizes: Camille Bichsel (Shalersville), Trey Graves (Mantua)-twice, Ray Stone (Shalersville), Diane Ruehr (Shalersville).

50-50 Raffle:
Fri.—Joe Postlethwaite (Rootstown) $559.50
Sat.—Derek Lowell (Hiram) $515.50
Sun.—Dale VanVoorhis (Hiram) $556.50

T-Shirt Booth Raffle: Strawberry Shortcake Doll—Ray Padeli & Toy Tractor—Terry Hart

Coloring Contest

Thank you to all the contestants who entered the 2019 coloring contest held to introduce our third Ox Roast Fair coloring book, "Strange Tales of the Ox Roast Fair". We thank those who participated in the judging process. Congratulations to the following top finishers!

2-4 years > Matthew Kalman (4)
Ox Roast Fair T-Shirt plus
a free coloring book

4-6 years > Presley Sindelar (6)

Ox Roast Fair T-Shirt
plus a free coloring book

7-9 years > Izabel Szoka (9)
Ox Roast Fair T-Shirt
plus a free coloring book

10-12 years & Grand Prize:
Kendall Clark (10)
two all day ride bracelets,
Ox Roast Fair T-Shirt
plus two free coloring books

Frog Jumping Contest

Cancelled in 2019 - Do to the extreme heat conditions, the Frog Jumping Contest was cancelled. We didn't want any of God's creations suffering so everyone was asked to please keep their frogs at home.
Ox Idol 2019

We appreciate all those who came out to participate in this year's contest. This year’s finalists were Frank Visocan, Pam Wenger, Raymond Markward, Frank Steg, Cheyenne Head, Dan Halansky, McKenna Alai, Sara Freedson, Jason, and Sarah Lamb. Thank you to our DJ Chuck and judges, Melissa & Matthew Minnick and Greg Macek.

Coming Out On Top:
1st ($100) - McKenna Alai, Garrettsville, OH
2nd ($50) - Sarah Lamb, Garrettsville, OH
3rd ($25) - Dan Halansky, PA

Booth/Area Decorating Contest

Congrats to the winner—the Hamburg/Hotdog Booth. New chairs Bob & Jessica Globokar and past chairs Lonn & Deb Safko (and family) embraced the hot weather with their tropical Tiki Bar theme. They received three main raffle tickets as a prize. Thank you to everyone for getting in the creative mood for the 56th!
Run of the Ox

The showers subsided just in time for a nice morning for 58 people who participated this year's Run of the Ox 5K Run/Walk and a few more taking part in the 1M Fun Run/Walk. Congratulations to our top three finishers Jacob Gerhardt (18) - 17.58, Bryce Pruszynski (16) - 18.30, and John Peters (16) - 18.54. For a full list of racers published by HMA Promotions with times and places, visit http://hmapromotions.net (click on race results, year and then find event). We are grateful for Brian and Jen Hirsch for coordinating our race each year. Thank you to the following businesses who have offered to supported our 2019 race: AWL Transport, Inc., Fall & Stebbins Automotive, Inc., Ellerhorst Russell Insurance Agency, LLC, University Dental of Garrettsville, Inc., Carlton Harley-Davidson, Sisterhood of St. Joseph, CYC - Carlton Yarnell Chipping Service, LLC, Coldwell Banker Schmidt Realty (Deborah Kruis, Agent), Oscar Brugmann Sand & Gravel, Inc., Jake's Eats.
2019 Kiddie Tractor Pulls

Participants peddled their hearts out!
(participation ribbons & trophies were awarded)
Thank you to members of the
Mantua K of C Council #3766 &
crew for putting on this fun event.

Congratulations to the Winners:

Age 4 & 5
1st - Michael Sardich (5), Canfield
2nd - Nate Wright (5), Shalersville
3rd - Tristan Guzowski (5), Broadview Heights

Age 6 & 7
1st - Sam Sardich (7), Canfield
2nd - Franke Telbis (7), Pittsburgh
3rd - William Rose (6), Canton

Age 8 & 9
1st - Kamden Silvis (9), Streetsboro
2nd - T.J. Logan (9), Amherst
3rd - Alexander Valdez (8), Avon Lake
2019 Pulls Top Finishers

Thank you to all those who came out to participate in this year's Tractor, Truck & Semi Pulls. Thank you to our chairperson, Tim Rooth and his wife, Sue, and crew along with Gerry DeYoung and the Geauga County Antique Tractor Pullers Association for running this event. For a list of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each class, please click here.

We are also gratefully acknowledge our 2019 Pull Sponsors: Fall & Stebbins Automotive, Inc., Ellerhorst Russell Insurance Agency, LLC, Skala Insurance Agency, LLC/Nationwide, Auburn Pipe & Plumbers Supply, Charles Auto Family, Penney's Auto Body, Ferrara Electric Corp., University Dental (Dr. Thomas Pesarchick), Central Petroleum Co., TL Service Center, Inc., AWL Transport DBA TLX, Patricia J. Smith, Attorney at Law, Cortland Banks, Kodash Excavating, Lakeside Sand & Gravel, Inc., Mantua Corner's Bar & Grille, Oscar Brugmann Sand & Gravel, Inc., Haylett's Corner Store, Breakaway Excursions, The Weekly Villager, Impressions Styling Studio, Aflac - Agent Lyle Tayerle, Backup Power Solutions, Geauga Excavating, Mike Ink Tattoo Studio

Appreciation Abounds!
- Although this list may not include each & every person's name, please rest assured that ALL efforts are recognized and greatly appreciated.
  
  ALL Chairpeople & Volunteers
  
  Cake Booth Bakers
  
  Raffle Ticket Sellers & Buyers
  
  Refrigerator & Stuffed Animal Donators
  
  Ken Zander (T-Shirt & mug designs & coloring book)
  
  Lakeside Sand & Gravel (EMS sponsorship, paving potholes)
  
  Oscar Brugmann Sand & Gravel (Main Stage sponsor)
  
  Scouts BSA Troop #575, Troop #7575 & Cub Scout Pack #3575
  
  Crestwood Area Girl Scouts (4C’s Collection)
  
  Mantua Knights of Columbus Council #3766
  
  Sisterhood of St. Joseph & Men of St. Joseph
  
  Crestwood Youth Wrestling (Parking)
  
  OLPH’s Knights (Kettle Corn)
  
  Hermann’s Pickles (product donation)
  
  Master Builders (benches)
  
  Cambria (use of high top tables)
  
  Mantua Station Drug and Sisterhood of St. Joseph (Tri-Fold Printing Sponsors)
  
  Mug Sponsors (Oscar Brugmann Sand & Gravel, Lakeside Sand & Gravel, Jake's Eats, Quality Car Care/Fishnet Motorsports, TL Service Center, Inc., Charles Auto Family, Thomas J. Pesarchick, DDS, Denny Herr & Sons Well Drilling, Carlton Harley-Davidson, Perfect Choice Auto Collisio n)
  
  Bike Blessing Sponsor (Mantua Corners Bar & Grille)
  
  Pull Sponsors (Fall & Stebbins Automotive, Inc., Ellerhorst Russell Insurance Agency, LLC, Skala Insurance Agency, LLC/Nationwide, Auburn Pipe & Plumbers Supply, Charles Auto Family, Penney's Auto Body, Ferrara Electric Corp., University Dental (Dr. Thomas Pesarchick), Central Petroleum Co., TL Service Center, Inc., AWL Transport DBA TLX, Patricia J. Smith, Attorney at Law, Cortland Banks, Kodash Excavating, Lakeside Sand & Gravel, Inc., Mantua Corner's Bar & Grille, Oscar Brugmann Sand & Gravel, Inc., Haylett's Corner Store, Breakaway Excursions, The Weekly Villager, Impressions Styling Studio, Aflac - Agent Lyle Tayerle, Backup Power Solutions, Geauga Excavating, Mike Ink Tattoo Studio)
  
  Entertainment Groups (Disco Inferno, Jungle Bob's Educational Traveling Zoo, Tyrone's Blues Sinsation, Vicious Cycle, Who's Charlie, 2 Guys, 12 Strings, Steve Howell, Matt & Melissa Minnick, Jayme)
  
  Tradebooth Vendors (Cutco Cutlery, Bath Fitter, Marshall Power Equipment, Erin's Home Decor & More, JR Luxury Bath, Soldier Solutions LLC, Nectar of the Vine, Ohio State Waterproofing, Breakaway Excursions LLC, Universal Windows Direct, Renewal by Andersen, Backup Power Solutions, Unique Home Solutions, Great Day Home Improvements, Buckeye Boilers, Wicks, LLC, The Dancing Puppets, Shelf Genie, WSTB - Sunday Oldies Jukebox, For Rednecks By Rednecks, Surprize Novelty, St. Joseph Church Info. (+ St. Joseph Cares, Pro-Life)
Good Stewards . . . Caring Spirit
- Members of several Girl Scout Troops of the Crestwood School District and other volunteers collected a vehicle full of canned goods to help stock the shelves of the 4C's, Mantua's food cupboard. Thanks to these young ladies, a very valuable community service project continues.
  
  Our leftover food products that could not be returned to suppliers is donated each year. This year these items included beef, pierogies, shredded/sliced cheese, apples, spring/iceberg lettuce, shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, lemons, cantaloupe, watermelon, cucumbers, carrots, hot dog buns, Kaiser buns, hamburger buns, sausage rolls, Texas toast, sour cream, potato & macaroni salad. We also froze some beef and other items to be used for upcoming Free Community Meals. It’s wonderful to be able to reach out to those in need.
- Did You Know?
  The Sisterhood of St. Joseph made orange & pink ribbons to support Loretta Brugmann in her cancer battle. Her daughters helped fill the announcing void in her absence. Her granddaughters ran in the Run of the Ox 5K supporting her with special shirts.
  
  Radio station WSTB 88.9 was here helping with announcing when Lori Duriak and Debbie Bailey were busy doing other things. Students and Sunday Oldies Jukebox volunteers from Streetsboro High School's radio station handled the job (listen for St. Joe's own Guy Zumpetta, aka “Guy Z”). Thank you for your support!