Chardon resident Jerry Tvergyak has devoted his life to preserving the history of maple sugaring in Geauga County and beyond.
Chardon resident Jerry Tvergyak has devoted his life to preserving the history of maple sugaring in Geauga County and beyond. His enduring legacy will be recognized with one of the industry’s highest honors as a 2026 inductee into the Maple County Producers Hall of Fame during the centennial celebration of the Geauga County Maple Festival. “To be selected from a list of very qualified nominees, is quite an honor,” said Tvergyak, a lifelong Geauga County resident. “I also discovered that I was chosen by past maple hall of fame inductees, who are still living. This, to me, is so extra special. Besides,...
