Huntsburg News
September 12, 2019 by Nancy Saunders

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Trustee meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7 p.m. at the town hall.

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Government

Trustee meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 7 p.m. at the town hall. All township meetings are open to the public and residents are encouraged to attend.

Call 636-5486 for more information. The next meeting is Sept. 17.

Tire Recycling Day

Passenger car tire recycling day for Huntsburg residents only is Sept. 14 from 8:30-11 a.m. at the Huntsburg Recreation Park, 17085 Mayfield Road. Tires with dirt or mud will not be accepted.

Grant Funding Provided by Geauga-Trumbull Solid Waste District.

Zoning

Zoning Inspector Paul Tucker reminds all residents to obtain a zoning permit prior to making any construction changes of any kind. To reach the zoning office, call 440-636-5486, ext. 3 and leave a message.

Pumpkin Festival

The 50th annual Pumpkin Festival is scheduled for Oct. 5 and 6 at the intersection of state routes 528 and 322.

  • Floats are wanted for the Huntsburg Pumpkin Festival Parade onOct. 6 at 2:15 p.m. The theme is “Celebrating 50 Years.” Contact Michele at 440-636-3368. Award for best dressed pet in costume.
  • Classic Car Show:Heldrain or shine from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 5 and 6 behind Huntsburg Elementary School, bring your favorite classic auto. There is no admission fee. People’s choice trophy and driver’s trophy awarded, each with a $50 cash prize, as well as a kid’s pick trophy each day. A participation plaque will be awarded to the first 20 cars that arrive each day. Sponsors are Preston Chevrolet and J.F.D. Landscaping.
  • Giant Pumpkin Show:Register and weigh in on Oct. 3 from 6-8 p.m. at the Huntsburg Center Pavilion. Call Jerry at 440-636-5145. Largest Pumpkin – cash award, judged on natural weight; Natural Field Pumpkin – judged on largest size; Largest Zucchini – judged on natural weight; Largest Potato – judged on natural weight; and Largest Sunflower – judged on width of head.
  • Baking Contest:Register Oct 5 by 8 a.m. at the town hall. Judging is at 10 a.m. All entries must contain pumpkin as one of the ingredients. Categories are: Under 13 – Anything pumpkin and pumpkin pie. Bakers 13 and over may enter traditional pumpkin pies, cakes, breads and other items. Non-traditional pumpkin pies will be entered in the other category. Sponsored by Newbury Business Park Check and Nancy White.
  • Huntsburg Pumpkin Run:Celebrating another year, the Huntsburg Pumpkin Run on Oct. 6 traverses a scenic part of the Buckeye Trail. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at Grandview Golf Club parking lot, the run starts at 9 a.m. Entry fee is $20. A free T-shirt will be given to the first 50 to enter.

Headwaters Park is a 96-acre reservation located in Claridon and Huntsburg townships. The trail winds alongside the water, over a stream, through fields and woods offering a peaceful and scenic run.   Sponsored by Dr. Bob Evans, Lucas Pest Management Co, Marge’s Smoke Shop Ltd., KT’s Custom Logos, Huntington Bank, Frank Martuccio Asphalt & Paving, Silvercreek Veterinary Clinic, Inc., Chelsea Nau Performing Horses, Fitness Plus, Our Furry Friends and Sages Apples.

  • Pancake Breakfast is open each day from 8:30-11:30 a.m. and features all-you-can-eat pancakes and Belgiumwaffles with sausage, orange juice, Huntsburg maple syrup and a variety of hot beverages. Cost is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors and $4 for children ages 5–12. Children under 5 are free.
  • Pumpkin Queen Contest is forhigh school girls in grades 10-12 from all Geauga County schools and Grand Valley. Call Diane Hunt at 440-552-4264 by Sept. 29. A cash prize will be awarded to the elected queen.
  • Junior Queen Contest is for middle school girls in grades six to eight attending any Geauga County school and Grand Valley. A cash prize will be awarded to the elected queen. To register, call Jessica Jackson 440-636-3172 by Sept. 29.

Recycle 

A new camera and light have been installed at the entrance of Huntsburg Recreation Park to observe violators dumping unrecyclable items. With the new camera system the township will be able to obtain license plates and driver’s faces, which will allow officials to proceed with prosecutions.

Only items listed on the containers are permitted in the bins. Not everything is recyclable and no trash is allowed.

Cardboard is accepted. Shredded paper is accepted in clear plastic bags. Please put a small hole in the bag to allow air to escape, but not the paper.

Thank you for recycling. Please keep the recycling center clean.

Notices, Births & Happenings

If you have birthdays, anniversaries or club meetings or any information you would like to share with our readers, contact Nancy Saunders by phone, 440-636-5197, email Huntsburgtwp@windstream.netor mail to 12081 Hunt Road, Huntsburg, OH 44046.

Please let me know as early as possible in order to include it in a column. The deadline for the Thursday paper is the Friday morning prior.