Pumpkin Show 2018

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2018

Bradford, Ohio 45308

Volume 90

Bradford Pumpkin Show 90th Annual

October 9-13, 2018

Memories from 2017

PUMPKIN

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www.bradfordpumpkinshow.com

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90th Annual

BradfOrd pumpkin shOW OCTOBER 9 - OCTOBER 13, 2018 • bOarD OF DirectOrS • President: Jim Wysong, 875-0873,jwysong3853@gmail.com Vice President: Greg Peck, 467-1469, greg.g.peck@gmail.com Secretary: Kathy Wysong, 875-0874, wysongkathy@gmail.com Treasurer: Mary Dross, 448-2460 Board Member: Jill Rank, 448-6474, 564-2119 sportsmom1980@hotmail.com Board Member: Kathy Weldy, 448-0630, 417-3010, weldykj@hotmail.com Board Member: Cyril Monnin, 448-0138, 216-3088 Board Member: Debbie Richard, 448-2845 drichard2@woh.rr.com Board Member: Don Stump, 448-6604, 307-2029 dstump@woh.rr.com Board Member: Randy Patty, 448-2006, 564-2065 Rpatty001@woh.rr.com Board Member: Deb Wirrig, 417-0045 jdwirrig@woh.rr.com • cOmmittee memberS • Advertising: Greg Peck, 467-1469, greg.g.peck@gmail.com 40th Reunion Class Homecoming: Gloria Shafer, 448-2185, dgshafer@embarqmail.com Dianna Shafer, 448-2652, dbskt@embarqmail.com Bake-a-Pumpkin Pie & Pumpkin Bread Contest: Dottie Carder, 418-3833 Band Parade: Jill Rank, 448-6474, 564-2119 sportsmom1980@hotmail.com Cutest Baby / Diaper Derby / Pumpkin City Run: Deb Wirrig, 417-0045, jdwirrig@woh.rr.com Brenda Selanders, 570-8511, brenda.selanders@gmail.com Big Wheel Races: Becky Wackler, 418-1927 becky.wackler@remedirx.com Car Show: Doug Minnich, 418-2973 Concessions & Space: Jim Wysong, 875-0873, jwysong3853@gmail.com Randy Patty, 448-2006, 564-2065, rpatty001@woh.rr.com Confetti: Don Stump, 448-2185, dstump@woh.rr.com Greg Peck, 467-1469, greg.g.peck@gmail.com Craft Show: Marissa Wirrig, 564-5886, marissa.wirrig7@gmail.com Katelyn Diehl, 418-6572, katelynselanders@gmail.com Display & Produce Building: Kelly Dunlevy, 448-2449 keljer@woh.rr.com

Entertainment: Jennifer Peck, 467-3160, jennifersuepeck@gmail.com Extravaganza & Miami County Fire Prevention Parade: Jan Mottinger, 448-2054, jmottinger@co.miami.oh.us Debbie Richard, 448-2845, drichard2@woh.rr.com General Information: Jim Wysong, 875-0873, jwysong3853@gmail.com Greg Peck, 467-1469, greg.g.peck@gmail.com Kathy Weldy, 448-0630, 417-3010, weldykj@hotmail.com Kiddie Tractor Pull: Jennifer Peck, 467-3160 jennifersuepeck@gmail.com Little Miss & Master Pumpkin Pageant: Kathy Weldy, 448-0630, 417-3010, weldykj@hotmail.com Lucky Pumpkin Sweepstakes: Kathy Wysong, 875-0874, wysongkathy@gmail.com Pee-Wee Cheerleading Competition: Ashley Szilagyi, 417-0298, cheer20_17@hotmail.com Pet & Novelty Parade: Joanne Pittenger, 216-8951, jpitte1029@aol.com Prince & Princess Pageant: Emily Welch, 418-0965, welchemily@ymail.com Property Decorating Contest: Kathy Wysong, 875-0874, wysongkathy@gmail.com Pumpkin Chronicle: Becky Wackler, 418-1927 becky.wackler@remedirx.com Pumpkin Painted & Decorated Contest: Michelle Lavey, 418-2068, shedybeans@mac.com Queens Pageant: Alisha Patty, 564-5661, alishapatty12@gmail.com Megan Hunt, 423-0694, mhunt4896@edisonohio.edu School Parade: Crystal Yingst, 526-5436 Talent Show: OPEN Trophies & Ribbons: Don Stump, 448-6604, 307-2029 dstump@woh.rr.com Website: Brock Wysong, 564-1932, brock.wysong@gmail.com

a Statement & invitation to all . . .

The committee named in charge of the Pumpkin Show, together with many others who give their time and effort to make this annual event an outstanding activity for the Village of Bradford and community, earnestly and sincerely solicit your help, support, and advice for this year’s events. The greater number of people actively engaged in planning and directing this great annual show will add much to its improvement and success, as well as lighten the burden carried throughout the past by the present members of the sponsoring group. This is not a closed group; everyone interested in the community of Bradford is welcome and may be a part of the group who is constantly striving to build a bigger and better Bradford, through this annual Pumpkin Show. The group holds meetings the first Wednesday of every month, 7 p.m., at the firehouse.

You Could Be the GRAND PRIZE WINNER of $1,000!

Lucky PumPkin SweePStakeS • Only 200 TickeTs sOld •

Bradford Community Festival Assn.

Drawing will be helD at 10 p.m. SaturDay, Oct. 13 at the nOrth enD Stage

All Proceeds Help Sponsor The Bradford Pumpkin Show DONATION: $25 PER TICKET

Contact any Pumpkin Show Board Member (found in the front of this book) ~ chairpersOn ~ kathy Wysong : 937-875-0874

1st prize (200th ticket Drawn) – $1,000 2nd prize (199th ticket Drawn) – $500 First ticket Drawn – $100 100th ticket Drawn – $250 prize For every 25th ticket Drawn – $100

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• Monday activity •

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There will be a House and Property Competition for anyone in the Bradford School District on Sunday, Oct. 7, at dusk.

The 90th Annual Pumpkin Show will host the House and Property Decorating Competition. We are encouraging everyone to show their community spirit and support by entering the competition or by putting up some fall decorations.

We are hoping many individuals, families, friends, businesses, churches, organizations, school classes, clubs, and sport teams get involved. Please help the Bradford Pumpkin Show express our community spirit!

There are two divisions: 1) “ninety golDen years” – This can be anything “golden.” Whether you’re walking the red carpet at the Golden Globes, Willy Wonka’s golden ticket, Goldilocks, one of the Golden Girls, or the goose that laid the golden egg—everything will glitter with gold to help us celebrate the Pumpkin Show’s milestone 90th anniversary!

2) “90 reasons why we love fall” – This can be anything involved in the fall season, Halloween, or beautiful fall bounty.

There will be three winners chosen in each division. Each winner will receive $100. There will be a “People’s Choice Award” chosen by popular votes. You can cast your vote at Patty’s IGA on Sunday evening in the parking lot the night of the competition. People’s Choice will also receive $100. Cider and donuts will be available to enjoy as you vote at Patty’s. This is sponsored by the Bradford Pumpkin Show. A random drawing for $90 will be held from ALL entries NOT receiving another prize. Judging will be on Sunday, Oct. 7, at dusk.

All participants must be registered by September 20, and their division chosen at that time. There will be no changing of division after you are registered.

Winners will be notified by Monday, Oct. 8, at 6 p.m., and awards will be placed on the display. Winners may pick up their winnings at the Festival Headquarters after Wednesday, Oct. 10.

• • • general contest rUles • • • 1) Entries must reside in the Bradford School District.

2) All entries must use some live pumpkins in their display.

3) All displays must be lit so they can be judged on Sunday, Oct. 7, between 7-11 p.m.

4) Entries must leave entire decoration in place the entire week of the Pumpkin Show (October 9-13) and must be lit every night until 10 p.m. in order to qualify for your prize money. If you use luminaries, live people, fires, or any other special effects, they must be in place every night, so total entry can be seen by all.

5) Those entering may not consult with the judges.

6) Entries must decorate appropriate to the above themes: “Ninety Golden Years” or “90 Reasons Why We Love Fall.”

7) Your entry number should be displayed somewhere on your property in letters large enough to be seen by the judges from the street.

8) You will be judged on the creative use of live pumpkins in your display, neatness, originality, creativity, and overall appeal.

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• contESt RULES • Grades K-6 may decorate their pumpkin entries AT HOME and bring them into the Display Building between 4-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8. Children may submit any pumpkin entry they so desire, as long as it is their own work. RemembeR … no carving in this category!

Grades 7-12 and adults must bring their entries to the Display Building between 4-7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 8. Carving is permitted in these groups.

All entries must be the bona fide work of the submitter.

All entRies must use PumPKins! Gourds are permitted, but must be used along with pumpkins

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• Winnings may be picked up after the parade on Thursday evening at Festival Headquarters • Over $300 in Cash & Prizes • $50 Top Prize • EVERYONE ELIGIBLE FOR OVERALL GRAND DECORATED PUMPKIN For information, call michelle Lavey 937-418-2068

Questions may be directed to the chairperson listed below. Again, thanks for your participation and happy decorating!

Kathy Wysong at 937-875-0874

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‘Cutest BaBy Contest’ Bradford Pumpkin Show will be benefiting

DAYTON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

This event will be held Saturday, Oct. 13, and will take place at the north end stage at 2 p.m. This contest is open to babies 24 months and under (by their birth date). Interested applicants should send a 5x7 photo (portrait-style) of their child along with child’s and parents’ names, child’s age, birth date, address, phone number, and a $5 entry fee with the registration form. Please mail your non-refundable entry fee check of $5, made payable to Bradford Pumpkin Show, along with the registration form and 5x7 picture to: Deb Wirrig, 705 Stichter St., Bradford, OH 45308 RegistRation foRm can be found at ... www.bradfordpumpkinshow.com deadline to enteR is monday, oct. 8 Voting - Each contestant’s picture will be posted to a display board in front of the Village Hall. Each picture and a corresponding container will be numbered. Monetary donations can be made to the voter’s choice. Voting will be open throughout the entire week of Pumpkin Show up until noon on Saturday. Money will be counted daily and totaled on Saturday to determine the winner. A percentage of the net proceeds will be donated to Dayton Children’s Hospital and the local Children’s Miracle Network. All contestants will need to be at the stage area at 1:30 for judging and lineup on Saturday, Oct. 13.

Pumpkin Diaper Derby & Pumpkin City Run Both events will take place at the north end area of the festival (corner of Oakwood St. and Miami Ave.) on Tuesday, Oct. 9, at 5:30 p.m.

There will be a $5 entry fee for each event.

The Diaper Derby is for crawling babies only. Babies will be required to crawl across a carpeted race course while coaxed by a parent at the finish line. Races will be ran in age groups. Walkers will be disqualified.

The pumpkin City run is for walking babies up to 48 months (by birth date). Races will be ran in age groups.

Registration will be held starting at 4:45 p.m. Tuesday at the north end stage area. NO PRE-REGISTRATION. For information on this event, please contact Deb Wirrig at 937-417-0045, or Brenda Selanders, 937570-8511.

Donations to Dayton ChilDren’s From the pumpkin show total over $1,500

Meijer & Joe Thoma Jewelers are Proud Sponsors of this Event

costume contest (optional) - This year’s theme is “90 Golden Years.” Judging will be held and the winners announced during the contest. Call 937-417-0045 or 937-570-8511 for more information.

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Prince & Princess Pumpkin Pageant On Tuesday, Oct. 9, the Bradford Pumpkin Show will host its annual Prince & Princess Pumpkin Pageant. The theme for this year's pageant is “Ninety Golden Years.” Dress as something that is “golden.” Whether you’re walking the red carpet at the Golden Globes, Willy Wonka’s golden ticket, Goldilocks, one of the Golden Girls, or the goose that laid the golden egg – everything will glitter with gold to help us celebrate the Pumpkin Show’s milestone 90th anniversary!

All contestants must be between 6-11 years of age as of October 1.

All contestants will be judged on stage in the following categories: Appearance, Stage Presence/Poise, Costume and Interview. There will be no pre-judging of the contestants.

The crowned Prince & Princess Pumpkin will each receive $50 and a trophy. First Runner-Up winners will receive $25 and a trophy. Second Runner-Up winners will receive $15 and a trophy. We will also award a trophy to the Best Costume for both the Prince and Princess contestants.

All contestants must ride through Tuesday's parade in their own vehicle. Please have your vehicle marked on both sides with your child's name and be at Bradford High School at 6:15 p.m. for the parade line-up. You are also invited to participate in Wednesday’s, Thursday’s, and Saturday’s parade.

If you are interested in entering this pageant, please send a $20 non-refundable check made payable to the Bradford Pumpkin Show, ℅ Emily Welch, 5650 Croft Mill Rd., Bradford, OH 45308. Entry deadline is September 30. Along with the entry fee, please include your child's name, date of birth, which school your child attends, their grade, parents’ names, e-mail address, and telephone number.

RegistRation foRms aRe available on the PumPkin show’s website www.bradfordpumpkinshow.com Again this year we will hold a Prince & Princess Float Contest prior to the parade. We ask that all floats be brought to the Bradford High School parking lot on Tuesday by 6:15 p.m. for judging. Best Float overall will receive $75 and a trophy, second place will receive $50 and a trophy, and third place receives a trophy.

We ask that the Prince & Princess Pumpkin winners ride on the Royalty Float in the parade on Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Float winners are also invited back to participate in these parades. Please be at Bradford High School by 6:15 p.m. for the parade line-up on Wednesday and Thursday, and 3:15 p.m. on Saturday.

If you have any questions, please contact Emily Welch at 937-418-0965 or welchemily@ymail.com.

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7th Annual RUN FOR THE RAILS 5K

• TueSday/ThuRSday aCTIvITy •

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13

HIgH SCHOOL BANd PARAdES

• RACE INFORMATION •

Pre-registration / registration / entry Fee: $20 postmarked by September 26 (with T-Shirt) / $25 (no T-shirt) after September 26. Race day registration and packet pick-up 7-7:45 a.m.

Course: Out and back flat course through town and over country roads. Race starts and ends at rear of the Bradford Community Club (149 N. Miami Ave.).

Free Kids’ Fun run starts at 8 a.m. Race day registration only (no shirt), with medals awarded to all participants.

5K run will start at 8:30 a.m. sharP, rain or shine! Non-refundable. Walkers welcome.

Race will be electronically timed by www.speedy-Feet.com, with same day posted results. all BradFord sChool distriCt students run For Free! (no shirt) diVisions: Male/Female: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+ awards: Top Male/Top Female Overall & Male/Female Top (3) Finishers in each age division

High School Band Parades will be held Tuesday, Oct. 9, at 7 p.m., and Thursday, Oct. 11, also at 7 p.m.

Any high school band wanting to register for either event, please call Jill Rank at 937-564-2119 or 937-448-6474 for additional information.

SNAPCHAT FILTER

awards & great door Prizes, inCluding (1) $100 Cash Prize, Plus reFreshments Following the raCe Two Chances to Win $100 to $1,000 Lucky Pumpkin Raffle Tickets ••• must Be Pre-registered and Present to Be eligiBle For door Prizes ••• WE hAvE PARTnERED WiTh ThE DEPOT MAnnA MEAL MiniSTRY any donated non-PerishaBle Food items would Be greatly aPPreCiated

The Bradford Pumpkin Show Snapchat filter is back and will be live at 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 12, and will last through 11 p.m. on Saturday! So, when you’re on the midway, by the stage, or taking selfies in front of the Pumpkin Pyramid, be sure to use our Snapchat filter so people can see how much fun you’re having at the 2018 Pumpkin Show!

– all participants are invited to a Free tour of our newly renovated museum after the event – Proceeds From Run Support BORM Capital Improvements register online at www.speedy-feet.com & visit us at www.bradfordrrmuseum.org This event is not in any way affiliated with the Bradford Community Festival Association Sponsored by Up and Running Fitness Shoes and Apparel & Darke County Visitors Bureau

Bake a PumPkin Pie & PumPkin Bread Contest • WedNeSday aCTIvITy • Again this year, there will be no pumpkin pie or pumpkin bread entries in the Display Building. Instead, everyone is encouraged to enter the Bake A Pumpkin Pie & Pumpkin Bread Contest. Greenville National Bank sponsors this event.

• RuleS & RegulaTIONS • ••• Entries to be delivered between 10 a.m - 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, to Clark’s Pizza House. All entries become property of the Pumpkin Show.

••• Pies must be baked in at least an 8" or 9" disposable foil pan. Canned pumpkin may be used, but premixed pie crusts or frozen cannot be used.

••• Pumpkin bread must be in 1 pound loaves (this is a small loaf) and should be in a disposable foil pan or wrapped in cellophane. May be frosted, un-iced, with or without nuts.

••• All pies and breads will be auctioned or sold Wednesday, Oct. 10, 6 p.m., at Clark’s Pizza House.

• PRIzeS • Grand Champion Pumpkin Pie: $90 Champion Pumpkin Pie: $50 3rd Place Pumpkin Pie: $15

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Congratulations On The 90th Annual Pumpkin Show!

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Friday Noon-11 p.m.

Saturday 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

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BraDFOrD PUmPkiN SHOw BraDFOrD PUmPkiN SHOw October 9 - October 13, 2018 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Sunday, OctOber 7 7:00pm

Property decorating Contest 9:00am-1:00pm

MOnday, OctOber 8 4:00pm-7:00pm

5:30pm-8:00pm 6:30pm-8:00pm

Pumpkin Painting & decorating Contest (all entries for children, teens, & adults are entered at the bradford City building) display building entries for the largest pumpkin display building entries received (see specific depts.)

tueSday, OctOber 9 *amusement company will not be opening rides on tuesday* 10:00am-noon display building entries received (see specific depts.)

4:00pm official opening of the 2018 Pumpkin Show 5:30pm Pumpkin diaper derby & Pumpkin City run 7:00pm band Parade 7:30pm Princess & Prince Contest (north end stage) 10:00pm festival Closing

Friday, OctOber 12

WedneSday, OctOber 10 4:00pm 4:30pm 6:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 7:30pm 10:00pm

(nO cOnFetti night) bake-a-Pumpkin Pie & Pumpkin bread Contest (entries received at Clark’s Pizza) midway of rides, games, & concessions will open little miss Pumpkin & master Pumpkin (north end stage) Pumpkin Pie & Pumpkin bread auction (at Clark’s Pizza) little miss Pumpkin & master and Queens Parade winners of the little miss Pumpkin and master Pumpkin will be crowned Queen Pageant – Crowning of miss Pumpkin 2018 (north end stage) festival Closing

thurSday, OctOber 11 4:00pm 4:30pm 7:00pm 7:30pm 10:00pm

midway of rides, games, & concessions will open kiddie tractor Pull (held on the midway. if weather does not permit, the event will be held at the bradford fire dept.) band & Cheerleading Parade Pee-wee Cheerleading Competition (north end stage) rain date to be announced - to be held at bradford h.S. festival Closing

1:00pm 1:30pm 4:30pm

midway opens School Parade big wheel races (held on the midway. if weather does not permit, the event will be held at the bradford fire dept.) entertainment – Spittin’ image (north end stage) festival Closing

8:00pm-10:00pm 11:00pm

Saturday, OctOber 13 7:00am-7:45am

registration for run for the rails 5k (located at refinery Coffee house, corner of miami ave. & oakwood St.) run for the rails 5k Car Show registration Car Show Pet & novelty Parade (line up behind bradford City building – awards at north end stage) Craft Show (south midway) Cutest baby Contest (north end stage) family float Contest extravaganza Parade & miami County fire Prevention Parade - Grand marshal will be don Sheer bradford high School Class of 1978 Smash-a-Pumpkin (north end stage) “lucky Pumpkin Sweepstakes” (north end stage) Closing of the 2018 bradford Pumpkin Show

8:00am 9:00am-12:00pm 12:00pm-3:00pm 12:00pm 12:00pm 2:00pm 4:00pm 4:00pm

5:30pm 10:00pm 11:00pm

Don Sheer honored as 2018 Grand marshal

2018 PumPkin Show SPonSorS

The Bradford Pumpkin Show committee has chosen Don Sheer to serve as Grand Marshal of the 2018 Bradford Pumpkin Show. Don and his wife Sherry live in Vandalia. He is a graduate of Chaminade High School and has a Bachelor’s degree from Ohio University, a Master’s degree from Wright State, and an Administrative Specialist degree from the University of Dayton.

Don was a Principal and Superintendent at Bradford High School. He also served on the Bradford Pumpkin Show Committee for approximately 20 years.

Don and Sherry have been married 47 years. They have two children, Krista and Kyle. Krista is a 1995 graduate of Bradford High School. She has a Bachelor’s degree from Urbana University and a Master’s degree from the University of Toledo. Kyle is a 1998 BHS graduate. He has Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Ohio University and a Doctoral degree from Nova Southeastern University in Miami, Florida.

Krista and her husband Brad Wagner reside in Vandalia and have a daughter, Keira. Kyle and his wife Sarah live in Sugarloaf Key, Florida, and are the parents of two children, Hudson and Kennedy.

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• Backyard Team Apparel • Covington Savings & Loan • Greenville national Bank • Joe Thoma Jewelers • meijer • Gregory Peck Sound System • Littman-Thomas Agency • Treasures on high Concrete Statuary

For additional information about this year’s Pumpkin Show, check out:

2017 PumPkin Show Parade Grand marShalS: memberS of the bradford fire dePartment

www.bradfordpumpkinshow.com

PUMPKIN PATCH PAGE 10 • Wednesday activity •

Little Miss & Master Pumpkin Pageant On Wednesday, Oct. 10, the Bradford Pumpkin Show will be hosting its 13th Annual Little Miss & Master Pumpkin Pageant. The pageant will begin at 4:30 p.m. on the north end entertainment stage, with the winners announced following the parade. This event is generously sponsored by Littman-Thomas Agency, your community’s residential and business insurance provider since the 1860’s.

All contestants must be between 2-5 years of age as of October 1 and must be able to walk onto the stage by him/herself. The theme for this year's pageant is “Ninety Golden Years.” Dress as something that is “golden.” Whether you’re walking the red carpet at the Golden Globes, Willy Wonka’s golden ticket, Goldilocks, one of the Golden Girls, or the goose that laid the golden egg – everything will glitter with gold to help us celebrate the Pumpkin Show’s milestone 90th anniversary!

All contestants will be judged on stage in the following categories: Appearance, Stage Presence/Poise, Originality, and Crowd Response. There will be no pre-judging or interviewing of the contestants.

The Little Miss & Master Pumpkin winners will each receive $50 and a trophy. 1st Runner-Up winners will receive $25 and a trophy, and 2nd Runner-Up winners will receive $15 and a trophy.

We will also award a trophy to the Best Costume Little Miss & Master Pumpkin contestants.

All contestants are invited to ride through Wednesday's parade in their own vehicle. If participating in the parade, you must have your vehicle marked on both sides with the child's name and be at Bradford High School at 6:15 p.m. for the parade line-up.

If you are interested in entering, please send a $20 non-refundable check made payable to the Bradford Pumpkin Show, ℅ Kathy Weldy, 426 School St., Bradford, OH 45308. Entry deadline is September 30. Along with the entry fee, please include your child's name, date of birth, parents’ names, e-mail address, and telephone number where you can be reached. Also include a note of any special interest(s) the contestant may have (eg: favorite cartoon, pet, hobby, etc.). In addition, please note whether or not you will be participating in the Wednesday evening parade prior to the contest.

RegistRation foRms aRe available on the PumPkin show’s website www.bradfordpumpkinshow.com Again this year we will hold a Little Miss & Master Pumpkin Float Contest prior to the parade. We ask that all floats be brought to the Bradford High School parking lot on Wednesday by 6:15 p.m. for judging. Best Float Overall will receive $75 and a trophy, second place will receive $50 and a trophy, and third place receives a trophy.

We ask that the Little Miss & Master Pumpkin winners ride on the Royalty Float in the parade on Thursday and Saturday. Float winners are also invited back to participate in these parades. Please be at the high school by 6:15 p.m. for the parade line-up on Thursday and 3:15 p.m. on Saturday.

If you have questions, please contact Kathy Weldy at 937-417-3010.

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• Friday activity •

Kiddie TracTor Pull

Big Wheel Races

On Thursday, Oct. 11, at 4:30 p.m., the Kiddie Tractor Pull will take place downtown on the midway. If the weather does not permit the event to be held on the midway, it will be held at the Bradford Fire Department.

The tractor pull will have three classes: Ages 3 & 4 • Ages 5 & 6 • Ages 7 & 8 Sign-up for the Kiddie Tractor Pull will begin at 3:45 p.m.

Winners in each class will be receiving prizes.

Gregory Peck Sound Service will be sponsoring this event.

Any questions should be directed to Jennifer Peck, 937-467-3160, or email: jennifersuepeck@gmail.com.

There will again be a “Big Wheel Race” at the 90th Annual Bradford Pumpkin Show. This event will be held on the midway Friday, Oct. 12, 4:30 p.m., in front of the Festival Headquarters.

If the weather does not permit this event to be held on the midway, it will be relocated to the Bradford Fire Department.

Registration will be from 4-4:15 p.m. at the Festival Headquarters on the midway.

Age divisions are as follows: 3, 4, 5, and 6 years old. We will be giving 1st and 2nd place medallions to the winners of each category.

Gregory Peck Sound Service will be sponsoring this event.

Sign-ups will be held prior to the event on Friday.

Please contact Becky Wackler if you have questions prior to the event at 937-418-1927 or email becky.wackler@remedirx.com.

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PUMPKIN PATCH PAGE 12 • monday & tuesday Activity •

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Again this year, entries in the display building will be received on Monday evening as well as Tuesday morning (see time in the rules and regulations). This change has been made to accommodate the many people who were unable to bring their items to the display building during the morning hours.

Displays will be housed in the Display Building at the center of the midway.

The committee would like to thank the city officials for their cooperation.

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RuLES & REGuLAtIONS 1. The Pumpkin Show Committee shall not be liable or responsible for any damage, loss, or injury to any of the projects exhibited. However, the committee will take every precaution possible to protect exhibitors from loss or damage to all articles entered and exhibited in various classes.

2. All entries without competition will be awarded first only if, in the judgment of the judge, said entries are worthy; judge’s decision is final.

3. No exhibitor may be present while judging is being done.

4. Entries in Dept. 1 Class 3 are the Largest Pumpkin by weight. Class 4 is the Largest Display of Pumpkins and will be received by Monday, Oct. 8, from 5:30-8 p.m.

5. Exhibitors of pumpkins, squash, and gourds are permitted to sell these items from beneath their display beginning Friday, Oct. 12.

6. Other entries can be accepted on Monday, Oct. 8, from 6:30-8 p.m., as well as on Tuesday, Oct. 9, from 10 a.m. to no later than noon.

7. Entries in Dept. 2 Canned Goods must be from Fall 2017 or 2018 harvest.

8. Entries in Dept. 5 - Please bring flowers for display by 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday so flowers can be entered and placed by noon for the judges.

9. All articles are to be picked up between 12-1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, including school displays.

Claim ticket must be presented. We are not responsible for items left after check-out time.

10. All items must be entered under the name of the bona fide owner.

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(Department #1) Dennis stryker (419-706-8499) pumpKINS entries in Class 3 (largest pumpkin by Weight) and Class 4 (largest Display of pumpkins) will be received by monday, oct. 8, from 5:30-8 p.m.

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ClAss 1. Best 3 Yellow Pie Pumpkins (washed) 2. Best 3 Field Pumpkins (washed) Prizes: $5, 1st; $3, 2nd; $1, 3rd 3. Largest Pumpkin (by weight, washed, minimum weight is 50 lbs.)

Prizes: $200, 1st; $50, 2nd; $25, 3rd; $10, 4th 4. Largest display of Orange Pie Pumpkins (minimum of 100 pumpkins per place) Prizes: $125, 1st; $75, 2nd; $50, 3rd sQUAsH ClAsses 5. Best 3 Acorns 6. Best 3 Bananas 7. Best 3 Zucchini 8. Best 3 Hubbard Prizes: $2, 1st; $1, 2nd 9. Largest Squash (by weight) 10. Largest Gourd (by weight) Prizes: $5, 1st; $3, 2nd 11. Largest Display of Gourds 12. Most Artistic Display of Gourds Prizes: $3, 1st; $2, 2nd 13. Vegetable Sweepstakes Display (at least 10 varieties) Prizes: $5, 1st; $3, 2nd FrUits ClAsses 14. Best 5 Red Delicious Apples 15. Best 5 Golden Delicious Apples 16. Best 5 Winesap Apples 17. Best 5 Grimes Golden Apples 18. Best 5 Misc. Apples 19. Best 5 Pears Prizes: $2, 1st; $1.50, 2nd 20. Fruit Sweepstakes Display (at least 10 varieties) Prizes: $5, 1st; $3, 2nd 21. Tallest Sunflower 22. Tallest Stalk of Corn Prizes: $3, 1st; $2, 2nd VegetABles ClAsses 23. Best 5 Table Beets 24. Best 5 Hot Peppers 25. Best 5 Bermuda Onions 26. Best 5 Yellow Onions 27. Best Head Red Cabbage 28. Best Head Green Cabbage

29. Best 5 Red Tomatoes 30. Best 5 Yellow Tomatoes 31. Best 5 Salad Tomatoes 32. Best 5 Cucumbers 33. Best 5 Bell Peppers 34. Best 5 Potatoes 35. Best 5 Sweet Potatoes 36. Best 4 ears of Field Corn 37. Indian Corn (5 Ears) 38. Most Unusual Entry 39. Best 5 Carrots 40. Miscellaneous 41. Largest Head Cabbage 42. Largest Beet 43. Largest Turnip 44. Largest Onion 45. Largest Tomato 46. Largest Cucumber 47. Largest Potato 48. Largest Sweet Potato 49. Largest Sunflower Head 50. Largest Carrot 51. Best 3 Crook Neck Gourds Prizes: $2, 1st; $1, 2nd

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(Department #2) Katie Bazill (937-448-6273) FrUits ClAsses 1. Best Can Peaches 2. Best Can Applesauce 3. Best Can Pears 4. Best Can Misc. Fruit Prizes: $2, 1st; $1, 2nd VegetABles ClAsses 5. Best Can Whole Tomatoes 6. Best Can Corn 7. Best Can Green Beans 8. Best Can Beets 9. Best Can Tomato Juice 10. Best Can Peas 11. Best Can Carrots 12. Best Can Soup 13. Best Can Sauerkraut 14. Best Can Misc. Vegetables Prizes: $2, 1st; $1, 2nd 15. Best Can Pumpkin Prizes: $5, 1st; $3, 2nd meAts ClAsses 16. Best Can Chicken 17. Best Can Beef 18. Best Can Pork 19. Best Can Other Meat Prizes: $2, 1st; $1, 2nd preserVes & Jellies ClAsses 20. Best Jar Cherry Preserves 21. Best Jar Strawberry Preserves 22. Best Jar Grape Jelly 23. Best Jar Other Jelly Prizes: $2, 1st; $1, 2nd piCKles ClAsses 24. Best Jar Sweet Pickles 25. Best Jar Dill Pickles 26. Best Jar Bread & Butter Pickles 27. Best Jar Mixed Pickled Foods or Peppers 28. Miscellaneous Prizes: $2, 1st; $1, 2nd ConDiments ClAsses 29. Best Jar or Bottle Chili Sauce 30. Best Jar Pickle Relish 31. Best Jar Other Relish 32. Best Jar Spaghetti Sauce 33. Best Jar Salsa 34. Best Jar Other Sauce Prizes: $2, 1st; $1, 2nd

BAKING & CANDY

(Department #3) pee Wee Football & Cheerleading organization evie Hudelson (937-564-6431) ~~All classes in this department will have two separate categories~~ Under 16 & Adult. entry must be submitted under name of person who made it.

CAKe ClAsses (May submit either a small cake or one large serving on a plate) 1. Angel Food Cake 2. Chocolate Cake 3. Miscellaneous Cake Prizes: $3, 1st; $2, 2nd 4. Pumpkin Cake Prizes: $5, 1st; $3, 2nd 5. Best Decorated Cake Novelty Theme 6. Best Decorated Cake Harvest Theme 7. Best Decorated Cupcakes Novelty Theme 8. Best Decorated Cupcakes Harvest Theme All decorated items need not be edible.

Accessories may be used.

Prizes: $3, 1st; $2, 2nd CooKie ClAsses (3 cookies on a small plate, covered with clear plastic wrap) 9. Chocolate Chip 10. Oatmeal 11. Peanut Butter 12. Sugar

13. Brownies 14. Miscellaneous Cookies Prizes: $3, 1st; $2, 2nd 15. Pumpkin Cookies Prizes: $5, 1st; $3, 2nd BreAD ClAsses (Up to 2 slices on a small plate, covered with clear plastic wrap) 16. Nut Bread 17. Banana Bread 18. White Yeast Bread 19. Cinnamon Rolls (yeast, 3 on a plate) 20. Miscellaneous Bread Prizes: $3, 1st; $2, 2nd 21. Pumpkin Bread Prizes: $5, 1st; $3, 2nd CAnDy ClAsses (At least 3 pieces on a plate, covered with clear plastic wrap) 22. Mints 23. Peanut Brittle 24. Peanut Butter Fudge 25. Chocolate Fudge 26. Miscellaneous Candy Prizes: $3, 1st; $2, 2nd 27. Pumpkin Candy Prizes: $5, 1st; $3, 2nd

NEEDLEWORK

(Department #4) Bradford Church of the Brethren teresa stryker (937-564-7146) ~~All classes in this department will have two separate categories~~ Under 16 & Adult. entry must be submitted under name of person who made it.

Home seWing ClAsses 1. Pillow 2. Dress 3. Sport Outfit 4. Suit 5. Short Outfit 6. Skirt 7. Apron 8. Doll 9. Blouse 10. Appliquéd Garment 11. Miscellaneous Article 12. Wall Hanging 13. Lap Robe Prizes: $2, 1st; $1, 2nd QUilting 14. Quilted Wall Hanging 15. Quilted Clothing 16. Baby Quilt 17. Quilted Pillow 18. Quilted accessories Prizes: $2, 1st; $1, 2nd 19. Quilt Prizes: $5, 1st; $3, 2nd CroCHet ClAsses 20. Booties 21. Pillow Cases 22. Doilies 23. Baby Outfit 24. Baby Afghan 25. Miscellaneous Prizes: $2, 1st; $1, 2nd 26. Crocheted Afghan Prizes: $5, 1st; $3, 2nd emBroiDery ClAsses 27. Picture 28. Pillow Cases 29. Dresser Scarf 30. Tablecloth 31. Punch Embroidery 32. Crewel Embroidery Picture 33. Needlepoint Picture 34. Latch Hook Rug 35. Plastic Canvas (Single Item) 36. Counted Cross-Stitch 37. Cross-Stitch Garment 38. Cross-Stitch Picture 39. Display of Plastic Canvas 40. Miscellaneous Prizes: $2, 1st; $1, 2nd Knitting ClAsses 41. Booties 42. Sweater 43. Baby Outfit 44. Miscellaneous 45. Baby Afghan Prizes: $2, 1st; $1, 2nd 46. Knitted Afghan Prizes: $5, 1st; $3, 2nd

FLOWERS

(Department #5) gro garden Club Diane Beck (937-417-3232) Artistic arrangement material is the designer’s choice, except for these rules: • Dried arrangements must contain dried or glycerinated plant material. A minimum of dyed or tinted flowers can be used in dried arrangements.

• Do not use tinted or painted plant material in fresh arrangements.

• Do not use plastic or silk flowers in either dried or fresh arrangements.

• Please bring flowers for display by 11:30 a.m. Tuesday so flowers can be entered and placed by noon for judging. If entering a large number of items, please

bring by 10:30 a.m. Tuesday morning.

• Please do not use paper or foam cups or plastic wine glasses for vases.

ArrAngement ClAsses “A Walk through margaret’s garden” 1. Pumpkins and Flowers (must use fresh pumpkin in design) Prizes: $5, 1st; $4, 2nd 2. Log cabin (wood with dried flowers) 3. The Tea House (Oriental designs) 4. Fairy Garden Playhouse Party 5. Pink Garden (minimum 5” but less than 12” in any dimension) Prizes: $3, 1st; $2, 2nd * Best Overall Arrangement Class - 1-5 Prize: $5 speCimen ClAsses 6. Any new introduction of a sedum for 2018 7. Three Cut Herbs in a vase 8. One Cut Herb (stem must be long enough to put in a vase) 9. Crested Cockscomb (large) 10. Crested Cockscomb (small or medium) 11. Plumed or Feathered Cockscomb 12. Marigold, Giant, 1 bloom, orange 13. Marigold, Giant, 1 bloom, yellow 14. Marigold, Dwarf, Single, 1 bloom 15. Marigold, Dwarf, Double, 1 bloom 16. Mums, 1 spray each a. Yellow b. Bronze c. Pink d. Purple e. Maroon & Red f. White g. Lavender 17. Dahlia, small, 1 bloom 18. Dahlia, medium, 1 bloom 19. Dahlia, large, 1 bloom 20. Mini Zinnia (Profusion, Old Mexico, etc.)

21. Zinnia, small 22. Zinnia, large 23. Artemisia 24. One Bloom with stem attached from a bulb (excluding gladiola) 25. Gladiola, 1 bloom, any color 26. Sedum, 1 bloom 27. Sedums planted in a small shallow dish (not to exceed 15" in diam.)

28. Annual (not listed in other classes) a. 1 round form b. 1 spray c. 1 spike 29. Perennials (not listed in other classes) a. 1 round form b. 1 spray c. 1 spike 30. Coleus cutting (no bloom) Prizes: $2, 1st; $1, 2nd 31. Rose hybrid Tea or Grandiflora a. White b. Yellow c. Pink d. Red e. Coral or orange f. Any other color g. Fragrance class, best smelling rose 32. Rose, Floribunda, 1 spray 33. Mini Rose a. 1 bloom b. 1 spray c. climbing mini, 1 spray or single bloom 34. Climbing Rose, single bloom or spray, with at least 2 roses open 35. Shrub Rose, 1 spray or a single bloom with foliage attached.

Prizes: $3, 1st; $2, 2nd * Green Thumb Award (for best cut annual or perennial) Prize: $3 * Award of Elegance (best rose of show) Prize: $3

HOBBIES

(Department #6) Annie gregg (937-448-2386) ~~All classes in this department will have two separate categories~~ Under 16 & Adult. Entry must be submitted under name of person who made it.

ClAsses 1. Best Display of Collectors’ Item (display must contain at least 3 items, maximum of 6) 2. Best Display of Handcrafts (display must contain at least 3 items, maximum of 6) Entries 3 thru 12, no more than 2 entries per person.

3. Best Black & White Photograph 4. Best Color Photograph 5. Best Painting 6. Best Sketch 7. Best Tole Painting 8. Woodcraft 9. Decorated Wreath 10. Best Scrapbook - 1 Page 11. Best Scrapbook - 2 Page spread (considered as one entry) 11. Make a Pumpkin Out of Something 12. Best Handmade Greeting Card Prizes: $3, 1st; $2, 2nd

PUMPKIN PATCH PAGE 13 • Saturday activity •

smash–a–Pumpkin Contest

A contest for "Family Floats" will be held again this year at the Bradford Pumpkin Show Extravaganza Parade. This parade will be held Saturday, Oct. 13, at 4 p.m.

A cash prize will be awarded to the 1st place winner.

The theme should include something about pumpkins or the Bradford Pumpkin Show. The floats should be made by the family members and can be any size. Any type of material may be used.

If you have any questions, call Debbie Richard, 937-448-2845 or email her at drichard2@woh.rr.com.

To be judged, you must be at Bradford High School promptly at 3 p.m.

Throwing objects of any kind from your vehicle is prohibited.

The Bradford Community Festival Association would like to have your participation in a great event on Saturday, Oct. 13, at 5:30. This event will be held at the north end stage.

You have the opportunity to purchase tickets to smash a pumpkin – something you have always wanted to do – without getting in trouble!

HERE is How THis will woRk: Purchase a ticket – 1/$1, 7/$5, or arm-length (21 tickets) for $10 from any Board member, Committee member, or at the secretary’s office during the week of the Pumpkin Show.

All of the tickets will be placed in a raffle drum. Ten tickets will be drawn on Saturday night and each of the ten “winners” will choose a pumpkin to smash. If you purchase a ticket and you are not present or unable to smash the pumpkin, a committee member will smash the pumpkin for you.

Pumpkins will contain cash ranging from $15 to $200.

Breakdown: 1 @ $15, 2 @ $20, 1 @ $30, 1 @ $40, 1 @ $75, 1 @ $100, 1 @ $150, and 1 @ $200. Then we will have one pumpkin that will have a Lucky Pumpkin Sweepstakes ticket inside. If you are the lucky person to smash this pumpkin, it will allow you to have a chance to win up to $1,000 in the Saturday night Lucky Pumpkin drawing at 10 p.m.

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Royalty Night Wednesday, OctOber 10 Come celebrate “90 Golden Years” at the Bradford Pumpkin Show and see who will become the 2018 Miss Pumpkin. The streets come alive when the Bradford H.S. Band marches to their beat, and the Queen contestants drive through among the crowd. Following the parade, at the north end stage, will be the crowning of the Little Miss and Master winners and then we will get underway with the 2018 Royalty Night.

The Bradford Community Festival Association is extending an invitation to girls of sophomore, junior, and senior classes to enter. Sponsors for the entry fee may be a school organization, 4-H club, civic group, area business, or even parents.

The 2018 Miss Pumpkin will receive $75 cash, flowers, sash, and crown. 1st Runner-Up will receive $50 cash and sash. 2nd Runner-Up will receive $25 cash and sash. Awards will also be given for Miss Congeniality, Most Photogenic, and Best Evening Gown. If we have over 12 contestants, we will award the top 10 contestants, and if we receive less than 12 contestants, we will only award the top five.

Contestants having questions should contact any committee member: Alisha Patty 937-564-5661, or Megan Hunt 937-423-0694. If you would like to participate, please mail your name, address, phone number, a wallet-size photo, and $25 entry fee (non-refundable) as well as the Miss Pumpkin Queens Contest application form, to: Alisha Patty, 6814 N. St. Rt. 721, Bradford, OH 45308 by SEPTEMbER 30.

Registration forms are available on the Pumpkin Show’s website www.bradfordpumpkinshow.com MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: bRADFORD FESTIVAL ASSOCIATION Your school counselor will have the Miss Pumpkin applications as well as any committee member.

Pee Wee Cheer Competition We will be holding the Pee Wee Cheer Competition on Thursday, Oct. 11, following the parade. Please see detailed information below, and feel free to call or text Ashley Szilagyi at 937-417-0298 or Marissa Wirrig at 937-564-5886.

Parade: Each squad shall participate in the parade at 7 p.m. Squads should arrive at the high school no later than 6:00. Firefighters will inform each squad where they will be in the parade line-up.

ComPetition order: The competition order will be handed out to advisors, along with participation ribbons, at the coach's meeting on Thursday, Oct. 11, before the parade at 6:30 p.m., in the Auxiliary Gymnasium.

••• COMPETITION INFORMATION •••: Where: North End Stage When: Thursday, Oct. 11 Time: Competition follows the parade at approximately 7:30 p.m.

Eligibility: 2018-2019 Cheerleading squads may participate JuniOr VArSiTY CHEEr, JuniOr VArSiTY DAnCE, VArSiTY CHEEr, AnD VArSiTY DAnCE • Dance division must consist of all music and no cheers.

• Cheer division must consist of a chant, cheer, and dance(s). May be in any particular order of your choice. Routines have a maximum of four minutes. Props may be placed on the performance area before the squad is announced. musiC: We will provide a sound system; however, you are responsible for the music to be used during your performance and a person to operate the sound system for your squad. Music can be recorded on a CD ONLY. Best sPirit award: Show your team spirit and get the crowd involved!!!

Parade sign ComPetition: Each squad will be responsible for their own sign to identify themselves. The sign must be carried through the parade on Thursday. The sign can either be a fall theme or school theme, whichever you would like.

NOTE: If the weather does not permit us to do the competition outside, we will cancel and reschedule for a later date.

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Pet & Novelty Parade The Pet & Novelty Parade will be held Saturday, Oct. 13, at noon. Anyone wishing to enter must be pre-registered by calling Joanne Pittenger, 937-2168951 on or before Thursday, Oct. 11. REMEMbER TO PICk yOuR CATEgORy PRIOR TO CALLINg! ••• Absolutely no FridAy or sAturdAy entries will be permitted ••• We will begin lining up beside the City Building at 10:45 a.m. It is very important that all entrants be in their category because of judging. Judging will begin promptly at 11:30. If you are not in your category by that time, you may not get judged.

After judging we will parade to the north end stage to announce the winners!

At the north end stage, the child will go on stage in their respective category.

Each entry will be introduced and winners will be announced at that time. Cash prizes will be awarded to each winner in the categories listed below. Each entrant will receive a ribbon and a goody bag.

Sign carriers are needed! If you would like to carry a sign, please call before Friday, Oct. 12.

Judges’ decisions are FINAL. No horses, ponies, livestock, or reptiles may be entered. No commercial entries. One entry per person.

• CATEgOriES • 10. Best tv /Movie Character 1. Little Miss Baby Pumpkin (0-23 mos.)

11. Best dressed football Player 2. Little Mr. Baby Pumpkin (0-23 mos.)

EntRiES foR thE aBovE MuSt BE 12. Best dressed Cheerleader dRESSEd in PuMPkin attiRE! 13. Best decorated Wheels (includes wagons, PRiZES: $15 and a Medallion for 1st place; bikes, strollers, or tricycles) PRiZES: $10 for 1st place; $7 for 2nd place $10 for 2nd place; $7 for 3rd place

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Extravaganza ParadE The Bradford Community Festival Association would like to invite everyone to participate in the Bradford Pumpkin Show’s Extravaganza Parade to be held Saturday, Oct. 13, at 4 p.m.

There will also be a Float Contest. There will be four categories: Queen’s Choice, Mayor’s Choice, Civic, and Family Float, with one winner in each category. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners.

Go-carts, dirt bikes, three-wheelers, four-wheelers, or motorcycles are NOT allOwed in the parade because of liability. Four-wheelers may pull a float.

For more information or an entry form, please contact Debbie Richard 937-448-2845 or e-mail her at drichard2@woh.rr.com.

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This is the event that features Bradford’s finest! Our very own school children take to the streets to begin the festivities for Friday.

The parade will feature pre-school and elementary children, high school organizations, the football team, cheerleaders, Homecoming Court, and much more!

Come and enjoy the fun of seeing the students of Bradford Exempted Village School.

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