Huntsburg News
The 45th annual Huntsburg Pumpkin Festival will be held Oct. 4-5.
Government
Trustees meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday 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 440-636-5486 for more information. The next meeting is Oct. 7.
Roads
The board is aware large sections of many township roads suffered from the severe winter last year and there is much to be repaired. Many areas will not receive dust control this year, but will be graded and graveled preparing for next year’s dust control application.
Holes do and will continue to develop and maintenance crews will continue to patch and fill as best they can.
Our limited road budget is an ongoing concern and does not allow all roads to receive complete dust control coverage each year. Only a few areas will be retreated each year as funding allows.
Zoning
Zoning Inspector Frank Corrao III wishes to remind all residents to obtain a zoning permit before making any construction changes of any kind. The zoning office can be reached at 440-636-5486 ext. 3; leave a message.
The zoning board of appeals will meet at 7 p.m. Sept. 22 to hear an appeal by Mr. Stutsman for a conditional use permit for a metal working home business at 17217 Huntley Road.
Pumpkin Festival
The 45th annual Huntsburg Pumpkin Festival will be held Oct. 4-5.
Parade: Floats wanted for the Huntsburg Pumpkin Festival Parade, Sunday, Oct. 5, 2:15 p.m. Theme: “SPORTS.” Sponsored T & T Heavy Equipment Repair LLC. For more information, call Michele at 440-636-3368.
Classic Car Show: Rain or shine bring your favorite classic auto. No admission fee. Oct. 4 and 5, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., behind Huntsburg Community Center School. People’s choice trophy awarded each day. A participation plaque for the first 25 cars that arrive each day. Sponsored by John Varner.
Pumpkin Queen Contest: High school girls in the 10th, 11th and 12th grades. Schools include Berkshire, Cardinal, Chardon, Grand Valley, Ledgemont, Newbury and Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin. Call Diane Hunt, 440-636-5514, by Sept. 19. Sponsor Junction Auto Sales Inc.and Lee Jewelers.
Jr. Pumpkin Queen Contest: Middle school girls in the sixth, seventh and eighth grades. Schools include Berkshire, Cardinal, Chardon, Grand Valley, Ledgemont, Newbury and St. Helen. Call Jessica, 440-636-3172, by Sept. 19.
Huntsburg Pumpkin Run: Celebrating another year the Huntsburg Pumpkin Run traverses a scenic part of the Buckeye Trail. The Pumpkin Run held Oct. 5, starts at 9 a.m. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at Grandview Golf Club parking lot. Entry fee is $15. Free T-shirt for 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, Kokosing Construction Co., Huntington Bank, Frank Martuccio Asphalt & Paving, GetFitGeauga.com by Pauline Burnett, and Sage’s Apples.
Pancake Breakfast: The pancake breakfast is open each day from 8:30-11:30 a.m. It features all-you-can-eat pancakes and Belgium waffles, with sausage, orange juice, real maple syrup and a variety of hot beverages.
We serve the Fowler Milling Company’s buttermilk and pumpkin pancake mix, and Bob Evans original sausage links with natural maple syrup from Huntsburg maple syrup producers.
Cost is adults $6, seniors $5, children ages 512 $3, and children under 5 are free.
Baking Contest: Register Saturday, Oct. 4, by 8 a.m. at the town hall. Judging 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 Vista Hearing Instruments.
Tot King & Queen Contest: Ages 4-6 register at the tent in front of the town hall at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct 4. Call Jeannette, (440) 636-5354.
Giant Pumpkin Show: Register and weigh-in Thursday, Oct. 2, between 6-8 p.m. at the Huntsburg Center Pavilion. Call Jerry, 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. Largest Sunflower: Judged on width of head.
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