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In Memoriam: Dave Stephan

This April, David Stephan, a dedicated member of the Fairboard for 36 years, passed away peacefully after a prolonged illness. His loss is profoundly felt. David began his journey at the Fairgrounds in 1988, working in the Garden & Produce Department. The following year, he successfully ran for Director, a role he maintained for an impressive 36 years.

David was honored with the esteemed "Outstanding Fair Supporter" award from the Ohio Department of Agriculture in 2023 and "Concession Manager of the Year" by the Greater Showmen's Association in 2006. He approached every task with a calm and gentle demeanor, finding joy in creating special projects and crafts to promote the Fair he cherished. His absence is deeply felt by his fellow Directors and the Fairboard Office Staff, as well as the wider community.

In recognition of David's remarkable contributions to upholding the life, integrity, and family values of the Cuyahoga County Fair, the Fairboard and Office Staff have donated a memorial bench in his honor.

Cuyahoga County Junior Fair

Fairgrounds Bench Sponsorship

The Junior Fair Board, along with its associated youth clubs, has been gathering plastic caps since October 2023 to craft new public benches at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds. While the caps have been collected, additional assistance is needed! Local businesses are invited to aid by sponsoring benches and endorsing the eco-friendly initiative. The collected plastic caps will be transformed into new benches and installed a the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds Midway from August 2024 to July 2025. Each sponsored bench will feature the sponsoring business's name on a plaque.

TO PARTICIPATE, E-MAIL HOLLY EVERHART AT ccfjrfair [at] yahoo.com.

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