Ox Thanks
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What An Ox Roast!We'd like to thank everyone who came out to the 53rd Ox Roast Fair. Mother nature smiled on us & everyone had a fantastic time. We could not do this wonderful community event without the support of many & our hard-working volunteers who so generously give of the their time & talent.
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
2016 Ox Roast Fair Wrap-up Meeting
Sunday, August 21, 9:30 a.m. in Hughes Hall
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Let us know how things went, what you'd like
to see change & ideas for next year. Don't miss it.
Appreciation
Although this list may not include each & every person's name, please rest assured that ALL efforts are recognized & greatly appreciated.- ALL Chairpeople & Volunteers
- Cake Booth Bakers
- Refrigerator & Stuffed Animal Donators
- Boy Scout Troop #575 & Cub Scout Pack #3575
- Crestwood Area Girl Scouts (4C’s Collection)
- Hermann’s Pickles (product donation)
- Sunrise Springs (bottled water for Lemon Shake-Up)
- K of C #3766 & Women’s Auxiliary
- Acorn LPG (propane for entire Fair)
- Ken Zander (T-Shirt designs)
- Lakeside Sand & Gravel (paving potholes)
- Master Builders (benches)
- Sponsorship Businesses
- Entertainment
- Pull Sponsors
- Tradebooths
Main Raffle Winners
Congratulations to Erin (Sullivan) Oulton who was our Main Raffle 1st prize winner of the Harley Street Glide! Erin is a volunteer in the kitchen for our Ox Dinners & has been involved since she was a child. Second prize of $3,000 went to Willie & Joe. Third prize of the 60" flat screen TV donated by Kepich Ford of Garrettsville went to Brandon Sawyer. $100 Hourly Drawings: Mark Bruyere, Tom Caldwell (others drawn were not present). Thank you to everyone who supported this part of the 53rd Ox Roast Fair.50-50 Winners
Friday ($423) - Katie Larch
Saturday ($720) - Melinda Bates
Sunday ($536.50) - Thomas MooreK of C Women's Auxiliary Raffle Baskets Winners:
1. Ox Roast Fair Basket > Ellen Baird
2. Pamper Me Basket > Kim Baird
3. Everything Disney Basket > Mary Jan Cuprak
4. Grill Your Heart Out Basket > Ellen Baird
5. Love My Pet Basket > Nancy & Mike Lawrence
6. Any Sport Basket > Adam Bly
7. Family Fun Day Basket > John Muno
8. Let's Win Lottery Basket > Dan Baumbick
9. Gifts For You > Debbie BurkettProceeds go towards furnishing their "Christmas Family" with food and gifts for the entire family. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
Run of the Ox Results
Our 98 racers had a beautiful morning to participate in the Run of the Ox 5K Walk/Run & 1M Fun Walk/Run. We congratulate everyone who took part & recognize our top place finishers: Overall - Mark Dwyer (1st), Alexander Forristal (2nd), Frank Martinez (3rd) & for the Women Melinda Edic (1st), Emma Kennedy (2nd), Lisa Hallis (3rd). For a full list published by HMA Promotions with times & places, click here or visit http://hmapromotions.net (click on race results). Thank you to the following businesses who have offered to supported our 2016 race: University Dental, University Hospital Portage Medical Center, Mantua Auto Parts, Inc., Italiano's Pizza & Catering, Jake's Market, Coldwell Bankers, Oscar Brugmann Sand & Gravel, Inc., Iron Horse Saloon, Bennett Land Title Agency, Inc..2016 Kiddie Tractor Pull Results
Participants peddled their hearts out!
(participation ribbons & trophies were awarded)
Congratulations to the winners (pictured left to right):
Age 4 & 5
1st - Aiden Weissen (5), Mantua
2nd - Sammy Sardich (5), Canfield
3rd - Alexander Valdez (5), Mantua
Age 6 & 7
1st - Aiden Stegh (7), Mantua
2nd - Kamdon Silvis (7), Mantua
3rd - Isabel Brugmann (7), Mantua
Age 8 & 9
1st - Hank Winland (9), Mantua
2nd - Roxxy Bretz (9), Mantua
3rd - Andon Mierzejews (8), Mantua
Frog Jumping Contest
This ever-popular event provided some old-fashioned fun for everyone. In addition to the cash prize, winners were awarded a stuffed frog & Ox T-Shirt. Coming out on top with their "jumpers" were the following winners:1st ($10 & stuffed frog) - Megan Crissman (12), Stow (pictured in maroon)
2nd ($5 & stuffed frog) - Rita Paul (15 mths.), Hiram (pictured with mom, Missy)
3rd ($3 & stuffed frog) - Ally Clayman (12), Mantua (pictured in pink)
2016 Pull Top FinishersThank you to all those who came out to participate in this year's Tractor, Truck & Semi Pulls. Click here for a list of the 1st, 2nd & 3rd place finishers in each class. We are also gratefully acknowledge our 2016 Pull Sponsors: Ferrara Electric, Joe Ferrara, owner, Skala Insurance, Automotive Rehab, LLC, Jon Martin, Owner, Dr. Thomas Pesarchick, DDS, F & S Automotive, Inc., Auburn Pipe & Plumbers Supply, Penney's Auto Body, Inc., Citizens for Cromes, TL Service Center, Inc., Impressions Styling Studio, Gina Fischione, owner, Special Moments Catering, Jill Fankhauser for Clerk of Courts, Sabrina Christian-Bennet for Commissioner, Mike Kerrigan for Commissioner, Mike Ink Tattoo Studio, Kodash Excavating, Berkshire Hathaway Home Services, Cen-Pe-Co, Acorn LPG (donating propane), Sunrise Springs (donating Lemon Shake-Up water).
Ox Roast Idol 2016
Thank you to all of our karaoke contest participants & congratulations to the following who came out on top for the 2016 Ox Roast Idol:Finalists: Dan Halansky, Eric, Perrault, Liz Mays, Dale Laur, Pam Wenger, Lexie Smith, Krystin Gonzalez, Jake Stumm, Maureen O'Connor, Raymond Markward, Johnny, James Opole
1st ($200) - Maureen O'Connor, North Royalton, OH
2nd ($100) - Krsytin Gonzalez, Stow, OH
3rd ($50) - Dan Halansky, Mercer, PAThank you to our judges Deacon Gerry Scopilliti, Jason Stachowski (winner of Garrettsville Idol 2016), and Jerry from Carlton's Harley-Davidson.
Members of several Girl Scout Troops of the Crestwood School District & 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.
The Center of Hope in Ravenna received Ox Roast Fair surplus again this year. We feel privileged to be good stewards to those in need in our area.