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September 10-13, 2009

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Inside Welcome Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Westsiders celebrate tradition . . . 5 Parade to draw crowd . . . . . . . . . 6 Fair operating hours . . . . . . . . . . 7 Oldest Kiwanis member . . . . . . . 8 Dog walkers join race . . . . . . . . . 9 5K walk/run, 1 mile run . . . . . . . 10 West side club gets things done 11 ‘Experience’ music . . . . . . . . . . 12 The Rusty Griswolds . . . . . . . . . 13 Art Show brightens West side . . 14 Annual Art Show . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Sandy’s HiLos . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Food, drink menu . . . . . . . . . . . 15 On the stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Stage schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Horsing around . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Horse Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Annual Flower Show . . . . . . . . . 20 Volunteers help show bloom . . . 21 4-H teaches lessons . . . . . . . . . 22 4-H livestock exhibits . . . . . . . . 22 For the kids too . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Budget friendly fun . . . . . . . . . . 23 Q&A with grand marshal . . . . . . 25 Q&A with long-time volunteer . . 25

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Welcome to the Harvest Home Fair If your kids are heading back to school then that can only mean one thing; its time for the 150th annual “Biggest Little Fair in Ohio.” Our theme this year is celebrating 200 years of Green Township History. The CheviotWestwood Kiwanis Club extends a huge “thank you” to our corporate sponsors Budweiser, P.N.C. Bank, TV 12 and Oldies 1480. What’s new and exciting, you ask? Well, come up to the park Thursday evening during or after the parade for some $1 pizza, pop and beer while listening to the great sounds of The Music Experience and Class Dismissed. Friday evening, the Rusty Griswolds will perform, Saturday, the Pole Cats join us, and rounding out the weekend on Sunday will be Sullivan & Janzen. Sandy’s Hi-Lo, a Westside tradition, will be cooking up their famous burgers all weekend. Don’t forget that admission is free on Saturday and

Sunday until 4 p.m., so come early and plan to stay all day. Looking to work off some fair food? Then join us Sunday morning for our 5 K Run/Walk and our new dog walk.

You will also find all your fair favorites again this year, so come on out and help us support charities in the area. See you at the fair! Pete Minges Harvest Home Fair Chairman

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celebrate Harvest Home Fair traditions By Neva Martin | Contributor Bands, food, exhibits, horse and flower shows – all contribute to carry on the tradition by the Carson family to celebrate their abundant harvest, 150 years ago. And although the Sept. 10-13 Harvest Home Fair will mark its 150th anniversary this year, the theme is “Green Township – 200 Years Old,” says Pete Minges, chairman. “The earlier years were tough, so (the theme) reflects the community happenings,” Minges adds. A parade starting at Harrison and Francis avenues kicks off the fair on Thursday at 6 p.m., in anticipation of Harvest Home’s three-day weekend, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of CheviotWestwood since 1939. Harvest Home has been a tradition as long as most folks in the area can remember, says Minges, who has been involved in the Kiwanis Club since 1998. New this year is a dog walk, sponsored by the Stray Animal Adoption Program (SAAP) held in conjunction with the annual 5K walk on Sunday. “The dog walk is more family-oriented, to attract

people who just want to take their dog for a walk,” says Minges. “The SAAP will also have a booth (at the fair) and pet-adoption information.” Dr. Diana Cron, a veterinarian and co-owner of Glenway Animal Hospital as well as a Kiwanian who suggested the dog walk, says she and her staff are excited about the new event. “We hope to see a strong show of support for SAAP on behalf of the animals they help on Sept. 13,” Cron adds. Several new, local bands will also be on hand. One performing Friday night, the Rusty Griswolds, has played at Taste of Cincinnati, among other venues. “Years ago, when they were basically unknown, they played at Harvest Home,” Minges says about the Griswolds, “but now when you mention their name, people say, ‘Yeah, I know them,’ so it’s a homecoming for them.” Fair-goers always enjoy the food and this year in addition to the bratwurst, metts, fries and other traditional fare, will be Sandy’s Hi-Lo’s, burgers that “any westsider would recognize,” says Minges. As a lifelong westsider, Minges says he has

enjoyed his involvement in Harvest Home, which has been a tradition that benefits many charities. “We’ve helped Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, women’s shelters, as well as a school in Bridgetown that’s strictly for severe physical disabilities,” says Minges. The latter establishment sticks in his memory. The Margaret B. Rost School received funding of more than $30,000 from the Harvest Home event to create a multi-sensory room. “It had children in wheelchairs who were almost completely disabled,” says Minges. “Tax dollars couldn’t pay for it.” Minges says a lady came up to him in tears to thank him for the Kiwanis contribution, because she had a granddaughter who attended the Rost School. “That makes it worth all the blood, sweat and tears” that Kiwanians expend on Harvest Home Fair, Minges adds. “It’s just a community-wide effort that’s good to bring everyone together.” For information on Harvest Home Fair events and activities, go to www.harvesthomefair.com.

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2009 Harvest Home Parade to draw crowd By Jill Accurso | Contributor Lawn chairs will start to appear on Harrison Avenue and down North Bend on Sept. 9, the night before the Harvest Home Parade. A lawn chair along the Parade route is as good as a signed contract as far as Westsiders are concerned. But don’t worry if you don’t secure the premium curb-side seats ahead of time, there will be plenty of great spots to watch the Parade. In fact, you will be joined with about 5,000 other spectators. Some families have made this a yearly tradition for many generations. My own family has been going for several decades, ever since my grandma would stroll down Carrie Avenue and stake her rightful place in intersection and travels front of Captain D’s on through the heart of Harrison Avenue. Cheviot. It then takes a Older generaleft on North Bend Road, tions heading towards the come to Fairgrounds. Some see the Main details people that live or antique work along the Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. cars, lisTheme – Green Township route have rooftop ten to views while others 200 Years Old the high line the streets and Grand Marshal – school sidewalks. Matt Roth bands and This year’s bicenkeep an tennial theme is eye on the local politiGreen Township 200 cians. Younger generaYears. As always, there tions come to see the elab- will be awards given for orate floats, friends they Best Float, Best Band, and may recognize in marchBest Marching Unit Other ing bands and to meet than a Band. This is also local firefighters in their the tenth year for a shiny fire trucks. Young or revolving trophy given to old – everyone is there for the Best Model A Ford. the camaraderie and traThis tradition started in dition of the Parade. 2000 in honor of long-time The Parade route member of the Kiwanis starts on Harrison Avenue Club of Cheviotnear the Bridgetown Road Westwood, Bob Meyer,

who passed away from cancer in 1999. Typically, 25 to 30 Model A Ford owners along with other antique car owners participate in the Parade each year. This year’s Grand Marshall honor has been bestowed upon Matt Roth, a second generation Kiwanian. Roth is the Kiwanis Club Treasurer, which like all posts, is strictly a volunteer position. In all, the Kiwanians volunteer almost 3,000 hours a year to pull off the Harvest Home Fair and Parade. It is a tradition that they are proud of and that they hope to continue for the community for many more years to come.

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Harvest Home Fair Operating Hours • Sept. 10: Annual Parade, Thursday, 6 p.m. (1 Mile Run just before parade) • Sept. 11: 5-11p.m. (Horse Show starts at 7 p.m.) • Sept. Noon to 11p.m. (Horse Shows start at noon and 6:30 p.m.) • Sept. 13: Noon - 10 p.m. (5k Walk/Run & Horse Show starts at 10:30 a.m.) Admission: $5 Adults, Children under 12 FREE! Saturday and Sunday, FREE until 4 p.m.! One price rides: Thursday 6 p.m. - close: $10 Saturday and Sunday noon to 6 p.m..: $15

Directions

Free shuttle service

Harvest Home Park is centered in Cheviot at 3961 North Bend Road, bordered by Homelawn and Davis Avenues, and located near the corner Westwood Northern Boulevard.

A shuttle bus will run between the Cheviot Fieldhouse and Harvest Home Park on Friday through Sunday for those who don't want the hassle of finding a parking spot. Parking is available at the Fieldhouse or at the city municipal lots. Boarding point signs will be posted along North Bend Road and Harrison Avenue. Shuttles will run on Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., on Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., and on Sunday from 3:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Also there is a shuttle between Harvest Home Park and the Sam's Club on North Bend Road at I-74. Fair goers from the northern part of Green Township may want to utilize this service, as there is plenty of parking available at the Sam’s Club. Both shuttles are free.

From I-74 East: • Take the North Bend / Cheviot exit (exit #14) • Turn left onto North Bend Road • Travel approx. 2 miles. Cross Westwood Northern Blvd. • 1 block on the right From I-74 West: • Take the North Bend / Cheviot exit (exit #14) • Turn Right onto North Bend Road • Travel approx. 2 miles. Cross Westwood Northern Blvd. • 1 block on the right

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Oldest Kiwanian member holds myriad memories of the fair By Neva Martin | Contributor

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No one is old enough to remember the first Harvest Home celebration, now celebrating its 150th anniversary, but at least one Kiwanis Club of Cheviot-Westwood member has a sense of how it has evolved since the club took over running the fair, in 1939. “I’ve been in the club longer than anyone else,” says the 93-year-old Russ Witte. “Although I’m 6 months younger than the oldest member.” Witte, who grew up, married and built a house in Westwood, joined the Kiwanis in 1947, after returning home from World War II. “Dr. Foster Williams was chairman for years after it started,” says Witte, about the third-generation Williams, whose grandfather and father had been president of the old Green Township Harvest Home Association, and who persuaded the Kiwanians to take over sponsorship of the fair. “They called it the Harvest Home Festival then.” Witte, who has also served one-year terms as president and secretary, remembers the produce, “prizes for the best pears, tomatoes and apple pies,” a continuation of the celebration of harvest first started by the Enoch Carson family in the mid-1800s. “Early on, we had a flower show and a general show, then got the 4-H Club involved,” says Witte. “They brought animals.” Remembering the animal auctions brought a chuckle from Witte,

so we kept it open until Sunday,” Witte says. “Ever since then, we’ve had it for three days.” Kiwanians all participate to make Harvest Home Fair successful, and Witte for years spent three weeks annually heading the construction committee. “For about 20 years I set up the fair and tore it down,” says Witte. “We had a flower show in the barn and some of the women who were wives of Kiwanians decided to have an art show in a tent.” The second year, a downpour damaged many of the paintings, so the art and flower committees got together and decided to hold it in the barn. The barn has since undergone renovation after a termite infestation and instead of building an because his late wife, entertainment stage every Ruth, kept bidding on a year, they rent one from steer in the early 1950s. the Cincinnati Park Board. “I told her, ‘Be careful, In spite of the changes, you might says end up with Westwood it,’ and we “ E a r l y o n , w e had native Dr. did!” he “Bill” a f l o we r s h o w a n d William exclaims. Gerhardt, a a genera l s h o w, Luckily, member since they persuad- t h e n g o t t h e 4 - H 1963, many ed another events have Kiwanis Club C l u b i n v o l v e d .” remained the member and same. his wife, Jack “We have a and Nancy Geiler, to go in parade on Thursday, hold on it with them, getting the fair during the weekthe meat processed at an end and the horse show available slaughterhouse. continues year after year,” “We put the stuff in the says Gerhardt. freezer,” says Witte. “We And while Witte says had plenty of hamburger, “I’m not in charge of anybut with four kids it came thing anymore,” he still in handy.” helps set up the kitchen He also recalls the fair and tear it down. going from two days to If anyone is looking for three days in 1950. him, “I’m working at the “(In 1950), it rained all gate during the fair time.” day Friday and Saturday,

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This year’s dogwalk helps support the Stray Animal Adoption Program. Those attending Harvest Home Fair can visit the SAAP booth. Rufus, Mandy and Kapo are three of the dogs available for adoption.

Dogwalkers can join the race to help abused, abandoned pets By Neva Martin | Contributor

until a permanent home is found,” adds Cole. “Our group is based in the For the past six years, the fair has featured a race Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati. In the for walkers and runners. This year, dogs can get in last three years, we have rescued and found homes on the act. for more than 2,600 aniAnimal lovers who mals in need.” show up for the Harvest SAAP was started in Home Fair 5k 1998 by Marti Egger. She Run/Walk/Dogwalk at 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, can and her husband, Alex, enjoy a leisurely jaunt and had been rescuing stray and abused animals for some quality time with many years out of their Fido. They’ll also be suphome. Cole says a local porting the care of pets veterinarian, Diana Cron, that have been forgotten, explains Ellen Cole, a vol- introduced the idea of a dog walk in conjunction unteer for the Stray with the Harvest Home’s Animal Adoption 5k run/walk and is the Program (SAAP) for the main sponsor for the dog past five years. walk, getting donors and “SAAP is a nonprofit animal rescue,” says Cole, donations for goody bags, advertising and T-shirts who is also its puppy for the event. coordinator and a board Dr. Cron, a native of member. “Our mission is to rescue and provide fos- the West side, who has owned Glenway Animal ter care for animals that Hospital with her veterihave been abandoned, abused or unwanted, until narian husband, Brian, a permanent home can be since 1996, is a member of the Cheviot-Westwood found.” Kiwanis Club of Cheviot The economic downand has worked on severturn has been especially al Harvest Home hard on pets, she adds. fundraising projects. The With increasing home dogwalk is one especially foreclosures and loss of close to her heart. jobs, many are unable to “Glenway Animal care for their four-legged Hospital has been workfriends. ing with SAAP for several “All of our animals years – helping with remain in foster homes

spays and neuters as well as some medical issues and referrals for adoptions,” says Dr. Cron. “We got involved through Ellen (Cole) … Ellen is the one who got the ball rolling this year and did most of the legwork and organization.” Michele Mescher of Cheviot, who works at Glenway Animal Hospital, has adopted one of the SAAP puppies, Phineas, a 16-week-old Jack Russell mix. “(Phineas) is a wonderful addition to our family,” says Mescher, calling him playful and active. “SAAP (does) a wonderful job. We take him everywhere with us. He came here and settled in like he had never been anywhere else. The first day, he and my (3-yearold) son napped together on the sofa nose to nose.” SAAP will have a booth at Harvest Home, sponsored by Angel’s Touch Nursing Care, and fair-goers are encouraged to stop by. For more information on SAAP or to register for the dogwalk, go to harvesthomefair.com; for information about SAAP, go to www.adoptstray.com.

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Annual Harvest Home 5K run/walk and 1 mile run Cheviot-Westwood Kiwanis 5K Run/Walk Join us for the 2009 CheviotWestwood Kiwanis 5K Run/Walk & Dog Walk and “Chipotle” 1 Mile Race through Cheviot. These events benefit the Kiwanis neighborhood and children.

Donations and Sponsorships Help make the seventh annual 5K Race another success by making a donation or becoming a sponsor. Go to www.harvesthomefair.com to download a sponsorship form and for more information.

Pre-Event Registration Go to www.harvesthomefair.com to register or download registration forms for the 2009 5K and 1 Mile Race and 2009 Dog Walk Registration form.

Race Day Registration 7:45-8:45 a.m. (race starts at 9 a.m.) Thursday, Sept. 10, at 5:50 p.m. – 1 mile race (run only) Sunday, Sept. 13, at 9 a.m. – 5K (run/walk & dog walk)

The Course Start and finish at Harvest Home Park, winding through the City of Cheviot, gently rolling.

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2009 Major Sponsors

Harvest Home Park, 3961 North Bend Road, Cincinnati, (I-74 to North Bend Road Exit, go South on North Bend Road past Westwood Northern Boulevard, the park is on the right before Harrison Avenue.) Street parking.

Johnson Nash Metal Products Inc., Cincinnati Sportsmedicine and Orthopaedic Center

Awards for 1-Mile Run • Award to 1st Male/Female Runner overall. • Top 25 Male and 25 Female Runners will receive an award.

Awards for 5K • Cash and Awards to top 3 Male and Female Overall Runners and 1st Place Age Group Runner. • Race Divisions – Awards top 3 age group runners. Male and Female: 14/under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-69, 70/over. • Fitness Walkers – Awards for top age group walker. Male and Female: 19/under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60/over.

2009 Additional Sponsors Colerain Animal Hospital, NeidhardMinges Funeral Home, Bob Roncker’s Running Spot, Westside Running Club, PepBoys, Panera and Grippo’s.

Charities That Have Received 100 percent of the Proceeds Over the Last Five Years Santa Maria Community Center, Bloc Ministries, Margaret B. Rost School, YMCA, Operation Smile and Shriners Burn Institute for Children.

Refreshments, Door Prizes Available after the race. (Free entry to Harvest Home fair with race number). Fair opens at noon.

Children’s Fun Run Free on Sunday after 5K. Ribbons/goodie bags for all children.

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West-side club gets things done – on the run! By Neva Martin | Contributor Members of the Westside Running Club wanted to promote a race in their community, so they came upon an idea that had “legs.” Debbie Bird, her husband, Dan, and Kathleen Fussinger trotted out their idea to Pete Minges of the Cheviot-Westwood Kiwanis Club. The result? Harvest Home’s seventh annual 5K Run/Walk (with a Dog Walk added this year), at 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13. Competitors start at the front and finish at the back of Harvest Home Park, winding some three miles over Cheviot’s gently rolling hills. Another event, the fifth

annual Chipotle One Mile Race, will be held at 5:50 p.m., Sept. 10, the same night as the Harvest Home Fair Parade, and follows the parade route. “We’ve had 200 to 300 runners every year for the 5K race,” said Debbie Bird, of Covedale, chief organizer. “All of us from the Running Club volunteer our time toward both events.” Club members start organizing the first of each year, asking businesses for sponsorship.

Race shirts, door prizes, getting the word out – all involve coordination, Bird said. Lara Dorenkemper of Westwood helps get the racing shirts together. “We have as many walkers as we do runners,” said Dorenkemper, “and we give awards for walkers as well as runners.” At the 5K race, walkers are started a minute behind the runners and the dog walkers will start five minutes after the reg-

ular walkers, said Bird. “We will have two water stops out on the course for all participants, including the dogs.” Rick Curry, of Green Township, runs the finish line to ensure accuracy, and said it involves community coordination. “We have to give credit to Cheviot, too, because it’s a real effort for Cheviot Police to block off the roads,” said Curry. The races benefit the community, said Bird, including Shriners Burn Institute and YMCA, among others. This year the proceeds will go to Santa Maria Community Services. Participants can register at HarvestHomeFair.com to download an entry form.

Or go to GetMeRegistered.com for online registration. Entry forms are also available at Bob Ronckers, Meters and Miles and Fleet Feet. Pre-registration is 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 and 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at Panera at Glencrossing. Race-day registration is also available. Cost for the 5K race is $20 to preregister; $25 the day of the race; one-mile race, $10; preregistration is $25 to participate in both races. “(The races) bring something to the west side,” Bird said. “Running and walking is very much a part of our lives and we like seeing others out in the neighborhood doing the same thing.”

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‘Experience’ music Thursday night “What we do has been labeled ‘School of Rock,’ but we’re more Joe Cowens wants his students of a small institute,” he explains. “We were around before the and their audience to “experimovie came out and we’ll be ence” music. That’s why seven years ago he around after the fad is over.” His goal, he said, is to assist started The Music Experience, a his students in experiencing musical program that teaches music in the same way that a “modern music in a structured child experiences football at way.” Elder High School. “I went to school in the south “I want to produce professionand realized that the kids in that al musicians and I want the kids region were so well-rounded in music, it’s like music is ingrained to think the big time.” Along the way he’s brought in the culture down there,” said together a group of his students, Cowens. “I thought to myself ages 8 through 42, to perform in ‘I’ve got to bring this back to front of live audiences. Cincinnati.’” By Melissa Hayden | Editor

“ I ’ ve h a d s o m e t o p people in the music industry telling us that w e d o a g re a t j o b . . . We g e i n f ro n t o f t h o s e people and they see a talent that is as good as what comes out of New Yo r k o r N a s h v i l l e .” They started playing at Relay for Life and hosting their own shows, building a strong fan-

base. They’ve been playing many local fairs and events. Thursday night they’ll be playing for the first time at the Harvest Home Fair. “I’m proud of the kids,” said Cowens. “I’ve had some top people in the music industry telling us that we do a great job. We go down to the Atlanta Institute of Music once a year. “We get in front of these people and they see a talent that is as good as what comes out of New York or Nashville. We’re not just hanging in with them, we’re raising the bar,” he said.

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The Rusty Griswolds headline Harvest Home By Britt Kennerly | Contributor Back in 1981, a group of Oak Hills high-schoolers called the Free Reins played their first gig at the Harvest Home Fair, cranking out 70s hits for the crowd. Twenty-eight years later, they’ll take the stage for a second time with a new and well-known moniker – The Rusty Griswolds. They bring high energy, a huge area following and a set list of 80s tunes sure to tweak musical memories of big-hair bands and the days of shoulder pads, leg warmers and “Miami Vice” casual. “It should definitely be a fun night for everybody in so many ways,” says keyboardist Steve Frisch. “For us, it’s a homecoming, and we’ll be playing a lot of crowd-pleasers. You can’t be too

serious about having fun.” The Free Reins went on to work on a couple of WEBN album projects and win battle-ofthe-band contests. After high school, as happens with so many young bands, the musicians moved on to day jobs, families and other locales. About 10 years ago, Frisch hit on the idea of a band reunion, but this time, featuring music from the videocrazy decade that gave the world, among so many others, Poison and Prince. The Beastie Boys, Bryan Adams and Bon Jovi. The Cars, Cyndi Lauper and Cheap Trick. So how did the name come about? “We thought about ‘That ‘80s Band,’ because ‘That ‘70s Show’ was popular on TV at the time,” Frisch says. Someone had taken

that name, however – “luckily” – musical and community-oriented as it turns out, he adds. A couple powerhouse behind The Rusty of beers later, the group hit on Ball, set this year for Nov. 21 at the name that struck gold – The Duke Energy Center. It raises Rusty money for local Griswolds, charities. named for the Expect lots of fun Band info son in National and a “Little Red therustygriswolds.com Lampoon’s Members – Steve Frisch: Sax, key- Corvette” – a fast “Vacation” boards and vocals; Ken Fullan: Bass journey to the past movies. Eric Schueler: Vocals, guitar and trum- at the Harvest The band pet; John Schutte: Keyboard and Home Fair. intended, Frisch “We always vocals; Richie Terbush: Guitar and says, to play heard, ‘Play what vocals; Greg Tulley: Drums once a month or the girls want to so after reunithear and the guys ing, “for free will follow,’” Frisch drinks and good times.” A few says. “It’s the law of the jungle … get-togethers blossomed, howev- for us, the music hasn’t changed er, into a steady stream of gigs at all since the 80s but it pays a and consistent accolades as one lot better.” of Cincinnati’s best bands, and a devoted and vocal following. The Rusty Griswolds are also the

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Art show brightens west-side landscape those 16 and younger, will entries each time out. Her feature submissions rang- involvement was spurred, ing from paintings to doll she says, by seeing the Every year, artists as houses and sculptures. “huge production” that is diverse as art itself bring a A few the fair and realfull palette of styles to the years ago, izing all the Green Township Harvest “ I t ’s fun to wa l k behind-theJack Home Fair art show. Williams scenes work that t h ro u g h t h e The 42nd annual show, took home goes into making set for judging Sept. 11 at exhibits and see the now-150a prize for Harvest Home Park, a watercol- t h e i n c re d i b l e year-old event a promises yet again to or paintbeloved success. amount of brighten the west-side ing. Now, The art show, landscape. a r t i s t i c t a l e n t . . .” open Sept. 11-13, as coThe contest for those 17 chairman gives people a and older invites paintof the show, Williams no good opportunity to disings and drawings in longer exhibits, of course play their talents for the oil/acrylics, watercolor – but he always enjoys rest of the community, she and other media catedrinking in the sights. notes. gories. “I’m very impressed by “It’s fun to walk Cash prizes of $125, the quality of material through the exhibits and $100 and $75 will be we’ve received over the see the incredible amount awarded to first-, second- years,” said the retired of artistic talent from the and third-place winners. physician. “We have so exhibitors,” Honorable mentions will many people who draw Christopherson says. “I be awarded. and paint so well.” think our artists do a This year’s judge is Kiwanis member wonderful job – you see artist Mary Jane Browne Sharon Christopherson is every kind of art, from of Western Hills. co-chair of the show, modern to traditional, A general show, for which draws almost 100 watercolors to acrylics.” By Britt Kennerly | Contributor

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• Artists 17 years of age or over, are invited to submit paintings, and drawings. No sculpture can be accepted. • Entry must be the original work of the person submitting it and must be framed and wired for hanging with artist’s name, address, and telephone number on the back. No work is to measure more than 42 inches wide nor high, including frame.

• Works must be delivered to Harvest Home Park Wednesday between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. or Thursday between 8 a.m. and noon. Judging will be Friday. • Works must be reclaimed between 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. Sunday or between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. Monday. • Fee – $8 for each entry – limit two entries. • Works may be individually priced and sold by the artist. All legal and tax details must be handled by the artist. • Art Show will be displayed in a closed building, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

• All entries subject to acceptance by Registration Committee. • Cash Awards are: Oil/Acrylic 1st Prize $125 2nd Prize $100 3rd Prize $75 Honorable Mention Watercolor 1st Prize $125 2nd Prize $100 3rd Prize $75 Honorable Mention Other Media 1st Prize $125 2nd Prize $100 3rd Prize $75 Honorable Mention • Entries will be judged by Mary Jane Browne

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Have a high ole time eating Sandy’s HiLos By Melissa Hayden | Editor

West side in 1960. “I’m telling you I have people Come as you are to the following me no matter Harvest Home Fair – hun- where I go. That makes gry! And fill this craving you feel pretty good.” with a West side classic – Naseef caters to several Sandy’s HiLos. festivals in the area and is The famous doubleproud to keep on his cheeseburger will be a deli- father’s work. cious addition for the first “That’s really the only time this year at the fair, reason I do it,” he says. explains Sandy’s HiLos “Ironically, the people caterer Mike Naseef. The who help me out at events HiLos were the main treat now, actually worked for on the menu of Sandy’s my dad when he had the Drive-in, a popular rival to restaurant.” the McDonald’s franchise His family owned and in the early 1960s, accordoperated Sandy’s even after ing to the “unofficial” the franchise was bought Sandy’s Web site www.cap- out and renamed Hardee’s tainerniesshowboat.com. in the early 80s. The West The following is “unbe- side landmark, however, lievable,” exclaims closed in 1983. In 1988, Naseef, whose father Naseef started catering opened a Sandy’s on the Sandy’s HiLos and other

items. He says his dad, who was also named Mike, was known as Big Sandy, and he’s Little Sandy. So, what makes Sandy’s HiLos so special? “They taste good!” says Naseef. “One of the main reasons they’re so good is because we have continued to use Wassler Meats in Cheviot. Their beef is great and has been for years. Also, all the ingredients is top of the line from the Land O Lake Cheese to the Valassic pickles.” Just as good as the taste are the people making the HiLos, according to Naseef. “I would never be a success without the continued help of all my good friends.”

Food & drink menu Kiwanis Kitchen Specials Thursday: Following the parade until 11 p.m.

Hot Dogs & Fries Mett & Kraut Pork BBQ Sandwich Friday: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Fish Sandwich, Fries, Coleslaw Saturday: Noon to 11 p.m.

Roast Beef Dinner Sunday: Noon to 10 p.m.

Pulled Pork Dinner

Kitchen Menu Thursday through Sunday

Grilled Hot Dog Grilled Mett Pork BBQ Sandwich Pork BBQ Dinner Mett & Kraut

French Fries Coleslaw Milk Coffee 12 oz. Soda Pop Iced Tea Cookie Friday through Sunday

Grilled Bratwurst Fish Sandwich Pulled Pork Sandwich Chicken Nuggets Fish Dinner Pulled Pork Dinner Salad

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On the stage... AvO School of Ballet and Cincinnati

AvO School of Ballet and Cincinnati Kinderballet

When Anneliese von Oettingen fled Germany as a refugee and arrived in Cincinnati with her two young children in 1947, she brought with her a love of teaching and a fierce dedication to the principle that ballet could transcend barriers and be an outlet for artistic expression. She established a ballet school in 1948. Over the years, the AvO School of Ballet and Ballet Companies has endeavored to bring ballet to everyone. Today the traditions of Anneliese’s teaching are carried on at AvO by Laura Hughes, artistic director; Conni Berns, Anneliese’s daughter; the instructors who have been trained by Laura and Conni; and the devoted students and parents that are part of the AvO family. AvO offers performances throughout the Tristate at libraries, retirement communi-

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ties, and theaters. For information visit www.avoballet.org.

The Bridge Band

The Bridge Band started in late 2002. It was originally founded by the Young and Bailey families. Since then it has had many members give their musical and vocal gifts to serve God and promote the spreading of the Gospel through contemporary Christian music. Today’s Bridge team is supported by more than 30 members including vocals, guitars, piano/keys, bassists, drummers; percussionists, flute, strings, and sound-techs volunteering as needed. You can enjoy 11 a.m. worship service with them on Sunday mornings in The Bridge Church at 7963 Wesselman Road, in Cleves/Miamitown. Dwight Young, a founder, is the Lead Worship Minister with Michael Willwerth serving as Music Director.

Mike Davis

Mike Davis is a man of many talents... Delhi Township Trustee, Religion Teacher at St. Ignatius of Loyola and Entertainer/Tribute Artist. This year marks his first appearance at Harvest Home Fair with his Elvis and Friends Tribute Show saluting the great Elvis Presley as well as Tom Jones, Neil Diamond, Toby Keith and many other Vegas greats. Davis has been considered by many to be the best in the Midwest at reproducing the voice and style of Elvis Presley and he has earned a reputation for high energy quality entertainment. Mike’s ability to include the audience in his performance makes for a memorable time. It has been said that Mike doesn’t just perform....he throws a party!

Elder Steel Drum Band

The Elder Steel Drum Band, originally formed by students in

1993, was re-structured in 1998. Since then, the band has grown in size from six instruments to 15, and the participation has increased from 10 to 40 students. The group performs in concerts and festivals all over the Greater Cincinnati Area. The music performed represents many styles, including traditional Caribbean styles, Latin, Jazz, Pop, and Classical. In their travels, the band has performed at Disney Magic Music Days, the Wheeling Park Steel Drum Festival, the Virginia Beach Panorama Competition. They have also released one CD entitled It’s About Time.

The Link-ette Show Team

The Link-ette Show Team consists of girls and boys ages 4 to adult. They perform routines in tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop, baton and novelty routines. They perform in parades, competitions, festivals and fairs in the surrounding areas. They all take lessons from Judy Link

Elder Steel Drum Band

School of Dane & Baton located in Cheviot. Judy Link Studio has been located in Cheviot for 40 years.

The Oak Hills Highlander Marching Band

The Oak Hills Highlander Marching Band is part of a comprehensive band program at Oak Hills High School. The band is active in Ohio Music Education Association sponsored adjudicated events, as well as clinics and honor bands throughout the midwest. Individual students have represented Oak Hills in national clinics, honor bands and international bands, such as “Bands of America”, “Music for All”, “Spirit of America” and “American Musical Ambassadors”. The band program is sought out by colleges and universities for placement of student teachers and teaching practicum sessions, due to the extensive edu-

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Mike Davis

2009 stage shows Friday, Sept. 11, 2009 7-11 p.m. The Rusty Griswolds Kinderballet cational activities afforded the band students and the superior achievements in music education. Band Director is Mr. Larry Welsh. Assistant Director is Joseph Klein. The band is led by Field Commander Chad Smith.

The Polecats

Comprised of a cross-section of Cincinnati’s top talent comes The Polecats. Formed in 2001, this unique cover band generates a high-energy, pure-party, inter-active stage act unlike any other. Every show invites participation, as the band pounds out a wide range of party and dance hits, spanning from the 70s through today, that guarantees an absolutely wild night. Look for The Polecats, and get ready to howl.

The Rusty Griswolds

Back in 1981, a group of Oak Hills high-schoolers called the Free Reins played their first gig at the Harvest Home Fair,

cranking out '70s hits for the crowd. Twenty-eight years later, they'll take the stage for a second time with a new and wellknown moniker - The Rusty Griswolds. They bring high energy, a huge area following and a setlist of '80s tunes sure to tweak musical memories of big-hair bands and the days of shoulder pads, leg warmers and “Miami Vice” casual

Sullivan Janszen Band

After almost 20 years of making music for the largest clubs, festivals and outdoor events all around the Greater Cincinnati area, Sullivan Janszen Band continues to provide the best party music and harmony based good times for all occasions. Sullivan Janszen Band started performing as a duo in the late 80’s and early 90’s. Performing throughout the Midwest region, Jay Janszen and Brian Sullivan became the house band at the

Blue Note every Wednesday night and Millions every Saturday night. Eventually adding Kurt Rosnell on drums, Jeff Vance on bass and Greg Williams on keys, the band expanded to fill out their sound for their full band performances.

Tommy and Hub

Tommy and Hub have entertained audiences of all ages with their smooth harmonies and their setlist of songs that everyone can sing along with. Over the past 20 years, this acoustic duo has played at weddings, coffee houses, corporate events, and special events like the Cincinnati Zoo’s member’s night. They stick to their roots covering mostly songs of the 50’s 60’s and 70’s, with an occasional modern tune. Look for songs from Simon and Garfunkel, The Everly Brothers, John Denver, James Taylor, and the Kingston Trio, among many others.

Tommy and Hub

Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 1-1:50 p.m. AVO Ballet Company 2-3 p.m. Oak Hills High School Band 3:15-4:15 p.m. Linkette Show Team 4:45-5:30 p.m. The Bridge 6-7:30 p.m. Tommy & Hub 8-11 p.m. Pole Cats Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009 1-2 p.m. Mount Community Concert Band 2-2:15 p.m. Parade Winners 2:30-3:30 p.m. Elder Steel Drum 4:15-6:15 p.m. Mike Davis 7-10 p.m. Sullivan & Janszen

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Harvest Home equine lovers have 3 days of horsing around By Neva Martin | Contributor

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Horses and riders of all ages will kick up their heels at the Harvest Home Horse Shows, offering nearly 50 events all three days. This year the shows will be held starting at 7 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. Saturday and noon Sunday, says Pete Rebold, longtime horse show chairman with Tim Donovan. “We extended the children’s dress-up event to both Saturday and Sunday,” says Rebold, referring to the Harvest Home Costume Class for children age 10 and under, which traditionally ran only on Saturday. Visitors can now see children, some as young as 6 months old, on both days, riding a horse or pony with assistance, dressed up, along with their horse, in their favorite character: Spiderman, Batman, Harry Potter, Indians and ghosts, among others. Rebold adds that Saturday’s shows has more pleasure offerings, with games, horsemanship and his son-in-law Ray Wegman’s Four Belgian Horse Hitch, while Friday and Sunday includes more timed events – barrels, poles and races. New this year are the Jack Benny Pleasure, Pole and Barrels events, for riders 39 and older. “The Jack Benny shows are for those who won’t

admit their age,” says Rebold. “We have Youth Barrels for 18 and under and Jack Benny Poles for the senior riders.” Also new this year is the Trail Class, the last event Saturday. It was suggested by Cindy Mayer, Horse Show Executive Committee member, who had seen it at other horse events and thought it would add fun and spark new interest. “In a trail class, a horse and rider compete by navigating a series of obstacles designed to resemble or simulate situations they might encounter while on a trail ride,” says Mayer, whose family operates Riverwind Stable, a 32horse boarding stable in North Bend. Such encounters might

include opening or closing a gate while mounted, crossing a bridge, handling a sharp turn while backing up, or tolerating a spooky-type obstacle. “This (Trail Class) is a competition that accommodates not only the pleasure performance or the speed horse show veteran but it’s fun for the trail horse and rider as well,” adds Mayer. “The bonus is that it will be quite entertaining for the crowd to watch.” It’s also open to all ages, she says. Contestants don’t have to have horse show experience to compete. “All we need is some riders and we’ll be in great shape,” adds Rebold.

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Annual horse show Admissions Admission to the Fair and Horse Show: $5 per vehicle Children under 12 are admitted FREE!

Friday Show – 7 p.m. 1. Chin & Apple 2. Harvest Home Poles (10 & Under) 3. Youth Poles (18 & Under) 4. Open Poles 5. Harvest Home Barrels (10 & Under) 6. Warm-up Barrels 7. Youth Barrels (18 & Under) 8. Open Barrels 9. Flag Race 10. Dash For Cash

Saturday Show – 11 a.m. 11. Farm & Pet Pony Halter 12. Open Halter 13. Showmanship 14. Lead Line – see entry booth – no stallions. 15. Walk Trot – 10 & under. No pay back – trophy & ribbons. 16. – Break – 17. English Pleasure 18. English Equitation 19. Open Walk Trot 20. Hunter Hack – 2 low jumps. 21. Walk Trot Pleasure – no cross entry 22. Western Pleasure 23. Horsemanship 24. Youth Pleasure – 18 & under 25. Jack Benny Pleasure – 39 & over 26. Walk Trot Horsemanship – no cross entry 27. Harvest Home Costume Class – 10 & under 28. – Break – 29. Egg & Spoon 30. Chin & Apple 31. Catalog Race – lead horse back to the time line 32. Water Fall Game 33. Mystery Game 34. – Break – 35. $200 Trail Class – $15 entry

Saturday Evening Show – 6:30 p.m. Ray Wegman & Family’s Four Belgian Horse Hitch

Saturday Show – Finale Bob Ruwe & Friends in The Cowboy Mounted Shooting Demonstration

Sunday Show – Noon 36. Harvest Home Costume Class – 10 & under. 37. Egg & Spoon 38. Chin & Apple 39. Water Fall Game 40. Warm-up Poles 41. Harvest Home Poles – 10 & under 42. Jack Benny Poles – 39 & over 43. Youth Poles – 18 & under 44. Open Poles – $10 entry – $100 added 45. Catalog Race 46. Harvest Home Barrels – 10 & under 47. Jack Benny Barrels – 39 & over 48. Flag Race 49. Warm-up Barrels 50. Youth Barrels – 18 & under 51. Open Barrels – $10 entry – $100 added 52. Dash For Cash.

AHSA, AQHA, and Harvest Home Horse Show Committee Rules Ring Procedure: Exhibitors are hereby notified that entries will be allowed a maximum of two minutes to enter the ring from the time the first horse enters the ring in classes in which horses compete together. Official timers will be on duty. A starting order will be established in classes in which horses compete individually and a maximum of one minute will be allowed for an entry to enter the ring.

Attire: Riders and attendants must be properly attired during all exhibitions and must use required safety equipment.

Numbers MUST be displayed while in the ring. No midriffs, cut-offs or shorts.

Warm-Up: Warm-up in the ring will be permitted prior to the show. A warm-up area will be available outside the ring for additional time. In order to protect the grounds, we reserve the right to cancel warm-up if inclement weather occurs.

Questions or Disputes: The Horse Show Executive Committee reserves the right to itself, interpret all questions and conditions in regard to, or arising out of, or incident to the show, without claims for damages of recourse of any kind. All questions not covered in these rules and regulations shall be decided by the Horse Show Committee, their decision to be final. Judge may combine or split classes if entries warrant. Any act of discourtesy or disobedience by exhibitors, their riders, drivers, grooms or agents to the JUDGES or OFFICIALS of the Harvest Home Horse Show shall disqualify their entry and the owner shall forfeit their fees and all other charges including any and all prize money which had been won at the Harvest Home Horse Show. Should the act justify it, the Horse Show Committee shall have the power to disbar the offending individual from further competition and have the entire entry removed from the grounds without being held liable for damages of any kind and this shall be accepted as a condition of entry. No exhibitor shall approach a judge with regard to a decision unless he first obtains permission from the Show Committee or Steward who shall arrange an appointment with the Judge at a proper time and place, under no circumstances while any session of this show is in progress.

Responsibility: Entrants are required to sign a waiver releasing the Harvest Home Horse Show, the CheviotWestwood Kiwanis Club, and other sponsors of this show of any claim for damages which may occur to entrants or their horses. (Section 2305.321 Ohio Revised Code.) Entrants also assume and accept full responsibility for any damages done by the entrant or the entrant’s horse.

Junior Exhibitor: The age of a Junior Exhibitor on Jan. 1 shall be maintained throughout the calendar year.

Arrival and Departure: Exhibitors with horses will be required to use the gate on Homelawn Avenue and when entering the Fair Grounds will be required to park as instructed by grounds attendants.

Contest Classes: The ride will begin and end inside the ring with the gate closed. There will be no hitting the horse in front of the saddle in the ring. There will be no rerides allowed due to tack breakage. Note: The Ohio Department of Agriculture requires a Coggins & health certificate for out of state horses.

Premiums and Pay Backs: Entry Fees $7 (Except as specified). NO REFUNDS. Ribbons to sixth place.

7 or less entries Ribbons Only 8 - 15 entries $16, $13, $8, $5, R, R 16 - 35 entries $33, $25, $16, $8, R, R Over 35 entries $45, $35, $20, $12, R, R Trophy & Ribbon Only Classes 2, 5, 15, 38, 43 – $5 entry fee Harvest Home Costume Class 26, 33 – $4 entry fee * Limit 2 trophies per entry $100 Added Open Poles Class 41 $100 Added Open Barrels Class 48 $200 Added Trail Class 32

Harvest Home Horse Show Officials Executive Committee Karen Billet Linda & Sparky Claypoole Tim Donovan Cathy & Jay Jacob Jerry Jacob Cindy Mayer John Mills Karen & Mike Nailor Mary & Pete Rebold Barb & Bob Ruwe Annie & Mark Wegman Doug Wegman Ray Wegman Ringmasters & Stewards J. Jacob Karen Nailor Judge T.B.A. Announcer Sparky Claypoole

For Harvest Home Fair Information, please contact: Tony Upton – 662-0524

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Annual flower show Design Schedule Theme: “Green Township – 200 Years Old” 1. “Green Township” – 2. “Oak Hills” – incorporate weathered wood 3. “Mount Airy” – line design 4. “White Oak” – using white flowers 5. “Our Schools” • “Oakdale Elementary” – not over 3 inches • “Springmeyer” – not over 5 inches • “JF Dulles” – not over 8 inches 6. “Green Growers” – use a basket, may use fruit and/or vegetables 7. “Three Rivers” – water showing 8. “Shady Lane” – use road side material 9. “Chili Parlors” – featuring red flowers 10. “Thanks, Nathanael Green” – designer’s choice Premiums: 1st – $5, 2nd – $4, 3rd – $3

Garden Club Invitational Theme: “Green Township – 200 Years Old” Pedestal: “Monfort Heights” – a tall contemporary design. Pedestal is approximately 16 to 18 inches in diameter and is 42 inches high. Centerpiece: “Veterans’ Park” – a traditional design staged on an 18-inch Formica round. Low Table: “Invite Nathanael Green for Dinner” – one place setting, need not be functional, no flatware. Staging approximately 28 inches wide, 32 inches deep and 19 inches high.

Junior Division Theme: “Green Township – 200 Years Old” Saturday Entry: 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Judging: 11 a.m.

Junior Horticulture Ages eligible up to 17 years: 1. Annual, 1 cut stem – planted and grown by exhibitor 2. Perennial, 1 cut stem – planted and grown by exhibitor

3. Collection of annuals – 3 to 5 stems 4. Small plant in a 4” pot – grown by exhibitor 5. Small plant started from seed – in a pot not over 4” in diameter Premiums: 1st – $3, 2nd – $2, 3rd – $1

Junior Design Ages 8 and under: 1. “Race Road” – use a small toy vehicle Ages 9-12 years: 2. “Bridgetown” – use a metal container Ages 13-17 years: 3. “Diamond Oaks” – colorful design Premiums: 1st – $3, 2nd – $2, 3rd – $1

Horticulture Schedule 1. ROSE, Hybrid Tea – 1 bloom, disbudded a. White or near white b. Yellow – Yellow blend c. Orange – Orange blend d. Pink – Pink blend e. Red – Red blend f. Any other color or blend g. Single flowering – do not disbud h. Collection (see rule No. 5) 2. ROSE, Grandiflora a. 1 bloom, disbudded b. 1 spray 3. ROSE, Floriblunda or Polyantha, 1 spray 4. ROSE, Climber 5. ROSE, Miniature a. 1 bloom, disbudded b. 1 spray 6. ROSE, other types a. Shrub b. Old garden c. Any other 7. ANNUAL ASTER, 1 bloom, disbudded a. White b. Pink c. Lavender d. Any other color 8. CELOSIA a. Crested cockscomb b. Plume type cockscomb c. Collection (see rule No. 5) 9. CHRYSANTHEMUM a. Single stem, disbudded b. Spray

10. COLEUS FOLIAGE a. Predominately red b. Predominately green c. Predominately yellow d. Other e. Collection (see rule No. 5) 11. DAHLIA – 1 bloom, disbudded a. Up to 2 inches b. From 2 inches up to 4 inches c. From 4 inches up to 6 inches d. From 6 inches up to 8 inches e. Over 8 inches f. Collection (see rule No. 5) 12. HOSTA FOLIAGE a. Up to 3 inches b. From 3 inches up to 6 inches c. From 6 inches up to 8 inches d. Extra large over 8 inches across e. Collection (see rule No. 5) 13. MARIGOLD – Tall carnation type, 1 bloom, disbudded a. Yellow b. Orange c. Any other color d. Collection (see rule No. 5) 14. MARIGOLD – double French type, 1 spray a. Yellow b. Orange c. Blend d. Any other color 15. MARIGOLD – not listed a. Single French type, 1 spray b. Dwarf c. Any other 16. ZINNIA – 1 bloom, disbudded, over 3 inches a. Dahlia flowered b. Cactus flowered c. Other 17. ZINNIA – 1 bloom, disbudded, from 2 inches up to 3 inches a. Dahlia flowered b. Cactus flowered c. Other 18. ZINNIA – up to 2 inches a. 1 bloom, disbudded b. 1 spray 19. ANNUAL FLOWER – not listed a. Round form – 1 stem, disbudded b. Spike form c. Spray form d. Annual bulb or tuber 20. ANNUAL COLLECTION – 1 stem each of 5 different annual flowers in 5 separate

containers 21. PERENNIAL FLOWER – not listed a. Round form – 1 stem, disbudded b. Spike form c. Spray form d. Perennial bulb or tuber 22. PERENNIAL COLLECTION – each of 5 different perennial flowers 23. CUT BRANCH – not over 20 inches a. Berried b. Flowering c. Small leaf or needled d. Any other 24. VINES – not over 20 inches a. Clematis b. Ivy c. Any other flowering vine d. Any other foliage vine 25. HERB COLLECTION (see rule No. 5) a. Culinary collection b. Fragrant collection c. Decorative collection d. Medicinal collection 26. DECORATIVE FOLIAGE – not listed a. Fern b. Caladium c. Ground cover d. Any other foliage not listed e. Collection (see rule No. 5) 27. HOUSE PLANT – pot size 8 inches or less a. Flowering b. Grown for foliage c. Cactus or succulent Premiums: 1st – $3, 2nd – $2, 3rd – $1

Rules and Regulations 1. This is a standard Flower Show judged by National Council Standards, and planned by members of Cincinnati District of G.C.O. Inc. 2. All horticulture must have been grown by exhibitor. Materials used in designs need not be grown by exhibitor. Designs should not measure over 24 inches wide and horticulture’s maximum length is 20 inches. 3. Entry tags must be completely filled out. 4. Specimens shall be exhib-

ited in clear glass bottles with no printing furnished by exhibitor and large enough to support the material. No foliage should be below the water line. 5. A collection is 1 stem each of 5 different specimens correctly named in 5 separate containers with 1 entry tag. 6. Do not oil or treat foliage specimens. No painted or dyed live material is permitted. 7. The Fair Committee will not be responsible for loss or damage to containers. 8. Exhibitor may make more than 1 entry per horticulture class if each is different variety, type or color. 9. Cut specimens must have been in the possession of exhibitor at least 90 days and house plants three months. 10. All exhibitors for the Flower Show (except Junior Class) must be placed from 8 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Friday. Judging will begin at 12:30 p.m.

Exhibits may be removed Sunday between 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., or Monday 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with your claim check. No exhibits may be removed before above stated time.

Flower Show Committee Chairperson: Laureen Niehaus-Beckner Cheviot-Westwood Kiwanis Club Co-Chairperson: Janet Weber Western Hills Garden Club Design Chairperson: Jane Avery Cincinnati Hills Garden Club Horticulture Chairperson: Nancy Fenton Western Hills Garden Club Registration Chairperson: Elaine Cheesebrew with the Mack Gardeners Outdoor display compliments of: Holscher Hackman Garden Center

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September 10-13, 2009

Volunteers help flower show to bloom, grow By Neva Martin | Contributor The Harvest Home Annual Flower Show perennially attracts visitors to beautiful displays. But these exhibits are the final stage of behind-thescenes work of volunteers, said Janet Weber, co-chairwoman of the Flower Show. “Volunteers are the backbone of the show and we could not do the fair without them,” Weber said. Carol Niehaus of Delhi and Mary Anna Taylor, now a resident of Hidden Valley, Ind., are two of some 20 flower show volunteers. Both are members of Western Hills Garden Club. “I started real slow and

Carol Niehaus

Mary Anna Taylor

kept doing extra things,” said Niehaus, who has helped for more than 10 years. Niehaus calls her assistance “clerking”: setting up exhibits, following the judges around, writing down their comments and keeping track of prizes awarded.

“It’s just record keeping,” Niehaus explains, “looking after the judges’ needs, seeing that they have a pencil and drinks.” Niehaus grew up in a gardening family, with a grandfather and mother who raised flowers and vegetables, and she has also helped with the

Hamilton County Fair. “I usually grow things I enjoy seeing,” she adds. “You’re limited to what you can grow in your landscape.” Taylor, a volunteer since 2002, types and prints the signage for the garden show entry categories. She has also assisted in placement of flowers. “I really like helping the individuals who come in,” said Taylor, whose father was also an avid gardener. “Many times they don’t know what to write on their card. I enjoy helping them that way. They want to win (prizes) but they can’t if their card isn’t accurately filled out,” she said.

Volunteers also play a role in keeping the flower show going on to the next generation, Weber said. “We always encourage our volunteers to help their children and grandchildren enter exhibits,” she said. “Those are the Junior growers and designers (youth up to age 17).” Adults may bring in their exhibits between 8 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11; judging begins at 12:30 p.m. Junior exhibitors may bring in their entries between 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12; judging begins at 11 a.m. More information can be found at www.harvesthomefair.com.

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4-H teaches 'growing' lessons to urban, county youth By Neva Martin | Contributor

projects as well.” Betsy DeMatteo, program assistant for the Animals have been a big part of 4-H exhibits at Hamilton County 4-H Harvest Home, but 4-Hers Youth Development, agrees that 4-H has don’t have to own one to become more urban. show one. “One project is rockFor example, Jeff ets,” says DeMatteo. Batchlor, president of the “Robots is a new one. But Adviser’s Committee for 4-H for Hamilton County, we still have sewing, nutrition, baby-sitting.” explains that they have a The pet“horseless ting zoo will horse” pro“... the fair be featured gram. g i ve s k i d s a again this “Instead of year, with the owning anichance to still animals promals ourb e a ro u n d vided by 4-H selves, we can l i ve s t o c k a n d members, she lease them,” p o u l t r y...” adds, and Jeff says Batchlor. Schindler “Kids who will again provide a livedon’t have space for a stock-watering tank, half horse can still do a horse full of shelled corn. The project.” children can “swim” in it, Over its 100-year-plus to learn what livestock history, 4-H has undereat. gone many changes, “We’ll have another reaching out to urban as livestock auction on well as country youth, Saturday,” says DeMatteo. says Batchlor. “Anyone can come and “We’re now offering buy an animal. That computer programs,” he money goes to the 4-Hers says, adding that 4-H started in Ohio. “We have who raise the animals. If they’re (leasing) them, marketing and finance

Sarah Kathman, along with her sheep and other onlookers, follow the 4-H judging.

they work in with the other kids, but they wouldn’t be selling them.” Mike Huhn, Kiwanis Club 4-H coordinator for Harvest Home, says 4-H has been a large part of the success with the fair each year. “With fewer and fewer farms in Hamilton County, the Harvest Home Fair gives kids and adults the chance to still be around livestock and

poultry animals that they would normally not see in their neighborhood and surely not in the city of Cheviot,” Huhn says. The generations of families each year has also been impressive, he adds. “Some of the 4-H kids are third and fourth generations to 4-H and also Harvest Home,” Huhn says. “Until recently, for 40 years Walt Minges (who had children in 4-H) would deliver the hay for

the stalls in the tent.” Several families over the years have continued to come to Harvest Home, even though their children are out of 4-H, and the Kiwanis Club annually awards a Foster Williams Scholarship to a deserving 4-H student to help offset their college tuition, Huhn added. Which all goes to show, “4-H is still for everybody, even if you don’t live on a farm,” DeMatteo says.

4-H Livestock exhibits & auction All 4-H Livestock Entries must be the exhibits of current Hamilton County 4-H members All 4-H livestock must be in place by 9 p.m. Thursday and must be accompanied by a health certificate indicating that the livestock is free of any communicable disease. Livestock exhibits will be released at 8 p.m. Sunday.

Friday 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Exhibits In Place 4-H

Livestock Area 5-10 p.m. Petting Farm 4H Tent 6:30 p.m. Sheep Sheering

Saturday 11:30 a.m. Hamilton County Poultry Show 4-H Livestock Area Noon to 10 p.m. Petting Farm 4-H Tent 12:30 p.m. Rabbit Show 4H Livestock Area

2 p.m. Food Nutrition Demo 3 p.m. Livestock Show 4H Livestock Area 6:30 p.m. Livestock Auction 4-H Livestock Area

Sunday Noon to 8 p.m. Petting Farm 4-H Tent 4 p.m. Pet Show 4-H Livestock Area 8 p.m. Exhibits Released

4-H Livestock Sale 6:30 p.m. Saturday

4-H Market Livestock (steers, market lambs and market hogs) will be sold by auction. Everyone is welcome to purchase an animal. Custom slaughtering and packing services are available. *Chuck Johnson - auctioneer.

4-H Youth Displays Still Exhibits This year’s petting farm will again feature a baby chick hatchery.

Harvest Home Fair

September 10-13, 2009

It’s for the kids too By Jill Accurso | Contributor “Young Children – Priority One,” this is a motto that the Kiwanis Club has stuck to since their inception in 1937. So, it is no wonder that the Harvest Home Parade and Fair is packed with activities and events for children to enjoy all weekend! Festivities begin with the Parade Thursday, Sept. 10, which is a huge treat for children of all ages each year – whether the kids are actually in the parade or if they are just there to watch and take it all in. After the parade, families are encouraged to visit the fairgrounds to take advantage of free admission and parking, and $1 hot dogs, beer and soda. Children can enjoy different shows and exhibits all weekend long. Highlights include Horse Shows Saturday at 7 p.m. and Sunday at 10:30 a.m., one-price ride specials Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. for $15 and many exciting stage shows on all weekend. The 4-H Livestock Exhibit is always a popular place for the kids to visit. The Petting Farm area includes a miniature horse, bunnies, pigs, goats and back by popular demand – a baby chick hatchery. In the livestock tent kids can see large farm animals such as cows, sheep, goats, and steer. There are other General Exhibits that children 17 and under are able to participate in that awards are given for Best in Show.

These areas include Junior Needleworking, Junior Cooks and the Youth Hobby Show for ceramics, artwork, LEGO model making, photography and many other categories. And as always, there will be rides, games and plenty of food for the kids to enjoy. Each year there is a line of fan favorite games like football toss and the water gun race where winners can take home stuffed animals and other exciting prizes. There are concession stands for cotton candy, popcorn, and many other kidfriendly treats. To finish off a great weekend, kids can run in the Children’s Fun Run on Sunday after the 5K Race. Participation is free and ribbons and goodie bags are given out afterwards to all of the runners. Holding true to their motto, the Kiwanis Club has ensured that the fair is a great time for the entire family!

Thursday at the fair promises budget-friendly fun By Jill Accurso | Contributor Wouldn’t it be great if you and your family could enjoy the Harvest Home Fair for free? On Thursday night, you can come pretty darn close! Admission is free, parking is free, pizza, beer and soda is just a buck a piece and the kids can ride the rides all night for $10. In this economy that’s a great deal! Thursday night after

the parade has traditionally been a great time for families to enjoy the fair. The fairgrounds are open until 11 p.m. and a full menu of hot dogs, French fries, metts and sauerkraut and pork BBQ sandwiches is available. For entertainment, TME, a local upcoming rock band, will be playing on the main stage to keep the crowd in a festive mood. After watching this year’s parade – Green

Township 200 Years Old – families can walk down to the fair and enter at the Homelawn Avenue entrance. Runners from the 1 Mile Race through Cheviot can head right to the fair to enjoy beverages, food and fun. Games, rides and exhibits will be open for all to enjoy. Start your weekend off early and treat the kids to a night of fun that won’t break the budget!

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Harvest Home Fair

September 10-13, 2009

Q&A with Grand Marshal Matt Roth West side resident Matt Roth has been following in his father’s footsteps. “I’ve always looked up to my dad, he’s been an inspiration to me,” says Roth. “The honesty and ethics he’s taught me will be with me forever.” Roth took over the accounting firm his father started 50 years, has served in the Kiwanis Club, and now he’s serving in a role his father held several years ago – Grand Marshal of the Harvest Home Fair Parade. Q: H o w d o e s i t f e e l t o b e named grand marshal? A: It’s a great honor. It’s humbling. There are many others just as deserving as me. When I was told I was selected, I was very thankful and speechless. Q: W h a t a re y o u l o o k i n g forward to the most at

this parade? A: I guess I’m looking forward to being recognized for the effort I put in to the community. I think that it is very important to give back to the community.

when I was growing up. It’s a tradition that you can’t explain. People put their chairs out three days before the event so they can save their spots to watch the parade. The tradition of it is so neat.

Q: W h a t ’s y o u r f a v o r i t e thing about the fair? A: I think my favorite thing is to see, not only my kids, but all kids running around playing games and riding the rides.

Q: W h a t m a k e s a g o o d parade? A: A parade is good f all the people enjoy what is coming through.

Q: W h a t m a k e s t h e Harvest Home Fair so special? A: It’s a community thing. It gets people out to enjoy the last few days of summer together. Q: W h y i s t h e p a r a d e a special event? A: The parade is special because it’s been going on for so long. I always went to the parade

Q: D o y o u re m e m b e r y o u r first parade? A: I was probably about 1 when I started going, so I don’t remember it. My parents took us every year. Q: W h a t w a s y o u r favorite thing about the p a r a d e w h e n y o u w e re a kid? A: The Shrines always put on a good show. That’s what I remember the most.

Q&A with longtime Harvest Home volunteer Connie Watson In 36 years, Harvest Home Fair-goers have become pretty familiar with the face of Connie Watson. Watson, 88, operates the register in the main dining room. “I’ve had people say, ‘If I didn’t see you here, I wouldn’t think it’s Harvest Home.’ They’ve seen me there for so long,” she says. Watson became involved with the fair through her first late husband, a longtime Kiwanian.

We always have fish on Friday. Whatever I eat is pretty good. Q: W h a t d o y o u e n j o y most about your work at t h e re g i s t e r ? A: I’ve made many friends over the years. It’s been a lot of fun. I get to see people I may only see once a year. I like people. I’m a people person.

Q: W h a t h a s b e e n t h e biggest change you’ve seen at the fair? A: Well, we have real registers now. Before we Q: W h a t ’s y o u r f a v o r i t e had just a box with comfair food? partments to work with. A: I suppose the barbe- It’s been great having real cue and the fish on Friday. registers. Before, you had

to figure it all in our head which is OK but sometimes people would question you and that holds up the line while you explain the change. Q: W h a t a d v i c e w o u l d y o u g i v e t o f u t u re v o l u n teers? A: I really have no advice but if you like people, this is a wonderful place to be. Everyone is so nice. It’s also interesting. Q: W h a t ’s y o u r f a v o r i t e thing to do at the fair? A: I never leave the restaurant. It’s just one of those things. I’d just as soon be there at the register.

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Official Investigations & Security Services Inc. is Cincinnati's West side civilian taser dealer Michael P. Rolfes, a member of the CheviotWestwood Kiwanis Club since 2001, is the CEO of Official Investigations & Security Services Inc. located at 3291 North Bend Road Suite 3, Cincinnati, OH 452398601. This is his 26th consecutive year working the Harvest Home Fair, only missing three days and putting in more than 1,000 hours of service during that time. After speaking with several clients who were wanting a means of selfdefense, but were not interested in obtaining their concealed handgun licenses, he contacted Taser International, Inc. about becoming a licensed civilian Taser dealer. He was quickly approved. The C2 Taser is Taser International’s most popular civilian Taser. It is the size of a flashlight and

can be easily worn on the belt, carried in a purse or worn with your iPod/MP3 player. The C2 Taser works by firing two darts at the target up to 15 feet. The darts penetrate the clothing and/or skin and discharge an electrical current into the individual causing Neuro Muscular Incapacitation (NMI) for up to 30 seconds. This gives the person time to set the Taser down and quickly leave the area. Every Taser cartridge is loaded with Anti-Felon Identification (AFID) System tags which allow law enforcement to contact Taser and verify who the owner of the Taser is. If you must use the Taser and leave it at the scene to protect yourself or your family, Taser will replace your unit for you at no cost for the life of your Taser. The retail price of the

C2 Taser with integrated flashlight and laser sight is $349.99. However, during the month of September 2009, you can go to the online store and enter “HHOME” in the checkout cart to save $50 off the price of any C2 Taser. In order to purchase a C2 Taser, you must be 18 years of age, have a driver’s license or state ID, and must not have been convicted of a felony offense. You must be able to pass a criminal background check online to activate the Taser. No concealed handgun license is required in Ohio or Kentucky but is required in Indiana to carry the Taser on your person in public. To order, visit us at www.c2taserstore.com to place your order today or call 931-7448 if you have questions!

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Are you trying to lose weight, gain weight or have more energy? Shake Shack Nutrition, 6701 Ruwes Oak at Rybolt Road, has just the answer. Shake Shack, opened in April by Laureen Niehaus-Beckner and Gary Niehaus, is dedicated to improving the nutritional health of its clients. Clients receive a special shake which comes in 52 flavors from strawberry

cheesecake to chocolate caramel cappuccino, and green herbal tea to boost energy, burn fat and provide antioxidants. The shakes are meal replacement because they contain a high amount of protein, vitamins, minerals and nutrients. Niehaus said the experience includes a body composition and wellness profile to track progress. In these stressful times, it is even more

important to be vigilant of our health. Starting Sept. 15 Shake Shack is offering a Back to School Weight Loss Challenge for school personnel. Niehaus says they want to focus on the wellbeing of the very people who care for our children. The Shake Shack is a unique West side destination worth checking out! For more information call 574-7200.

Harvest Home Fair

September 10-13, 2009

Angel’s Touch Nursing Care, the Kiwanis Club Working together to better the community Angel’s Touch Nursing Care and the Kiwanis Club are quality organizations that strive to meet the needs of the community. Bonnie Perrino has been a Kiwanis Club member almost as long as she has owned Angel’s Touch Nursing Care Inc. and believes both organizations have similar missions. Angel’s Touch is a private-pay, home health agency that can help your loved ones remain in their homes with the assistance they need from well trained, personable caregivers all of whom are bonded and insured. You can provide them with home care from one of the oldest, most reliable agencies on the west side of Hamilton County. Angel’s Touch Nursing Care providing assistance for families like yours for over twenty years. Being able to stay in the comfort, security and familiarity of

their own home is very important to people as they age. With this assistance many families are able to allow their parents to continue their golden years in the warmth and comfort of their homes. Care is available for patients with needs that vary from those needing minimum assistance to full nursing care. The staff at Angel’s Touch can perform a multitude of tasks that include – meal preparation, medication reminders, grocery shopping, personal care, etc. They can also provide comforting companionship and overnight respite for family members. They can accommodate any schedule that is needed, from one hour to 24 hours a day. For information call 661-4111 – Angel’s Touch Nursing Care is located at 3619 Harrison Avenue in Cheviot.

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Geiler Co. serves by motto: ‘No job is too small’ The Geiler Plumbing, Heating, and Air Conditioning Co. began operating in 1885. Since then it has been family owned and operated by four generations of the Geiler family. Located on Glenway Avenue, in the heart of Western Hills, the company specializes in delivering honest solutions for their customers’ plumbing, piping, and environmental needs for their businesses and homes. Geiler is proud of their highly trained and licensed personnel. Professionally trained employees are constantly

updated on new technology, equipment, and tools. Geiler is one of the area’s oldest family-owned businesses with an upstanding reputation for adhering to courteous, prompt, and safe customer service. They also have a live voice answering service available 24 hours a day to ensure that their customers can receive emergency service around the clock. Geiler provides several different services for both residential and commercial customers including plumbing, heating and air conditioning, and refrigeration.

Personnel are uniformed, fully insured, licensed, and certified in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. They typically use flat rate pricing so that their customers will know upfront what expenses to expect. Geiler stands by the motto that no job is too small and that is why they have been in business for 119 years. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 574-1200. Visit their booth at Harvest Home Fair to learn more about Geiler Co.

Gump-Holt Funeral Home: Quality service for more than 65 years The family team, Marilyn Holt and Jessica Totton-Miller, of GumpHolt Funeral Home is proud of its service to the West-side community. Funeral home ads usually stress quiet, dignified service, reverent care, sympathetic understanding, and a reputation for attention to detail. Actually, however, when funeral home services are needed, the selection nearly is always made for reasons of reputation. Through the years, the Gump-Holt Funeral Home, located at 3440 Glenmore Ave. in Cheviot, has earned a good reputa-

tion. “We believe that a funeral director should be a vibrant member of the community, as well as a trustworthy business person,” Marilyn, a member of the Cheviot-Westwood Kiwanis Club says. Gump-Holt Funeral Home has been providing quality service to community members for more than 65 years. Marilyn and her granddaughter Jessica do everything in their power to ensure that wishes are carried out implicitly. Most importantly, they believe that Gump-Holt Funeral Home’s foremost

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responsibility is to see to the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of their client and the client’s family and friends in their time of need. “We believe that funeral directors should be sensitive to all their clients’ needs as individuals, and we have tried to recognize the many intricate needs of those seeking our services,” explains Marilyn. “These are our standards and we are proud of them.” For more information or quality services call Gump-Holt Funeral Home at 661-0590.

Harvest Home Fair

September 10-13, 2009

Christopherson & Clark Hearing Center turns 5 Five years ago in May, Sharon Christopherson opened the doors of Christopherson & Clark Hearing Center at 6570 Glenway Ave. For the previous 29 years she had been building her reputation and expertise as an audiologist by working at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, as well as with several other audiological and ENT practices. Today with her office manager, Amy Smith, she enjoys the independence and opportunity to do it her way. To her that means going beyond the mere fitting of hearing devices. She knows that impaired hearing relies on more than placing a hearing device in a patient’s ear. It means understanding an individual’s needs and patiently helping them through the hearing adjustment process. Her goal is to offer state-ofthe-art services and products at competitive prices. Sharon enjoys keeping abreast of the latest hearing technology so that she can continually improve her patients’ quality of life. Her favorite new line of products consists of wireless accessories for today’s hearing devices. These accessories connect hearing aids to the TV, phone and much more, allowing for a richer and more enjoyable hearing experience. In addition to working with people in her office, Sharon likes to get out into the community and present public service seminars on hearing,

hearing loss and coping with hearing loss. These talks have been found to be informative not only to those who have hearing loss, but to their friends and family members as well. She feels that the more informed people are about this ailment, the better able they are to overcome its effects. To further enhance education on hearing, Sharon offers a complimentary copy of the Consumer Guide to Hearing Aids. This publication compares 28 brands of hearing aids to help consumers make informed choices. The books are available by calling 598-9444 to request a copy. Find out how you or a loved one may enjoy improved hearing by taking advantage of a complimentary hearing consultation at Christopherson & Clark Hearing Center. Call 5989444 to schedule an appointment.

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Kehoe Financial Advisors: Loyally looking out for you, your small business Growing your West side business or planning to retire? Kehoe Financial Advisors can help with all of your financial goals including your investment and risk management needs. Kehoe Financial Advisors, a fee-based service, has been providing comprehensive financial services to West-side business owners and residents for more than 25 years and has built their practice on providing solutions and service. Their services include small business planning such as business succession strategies, employment benefits strategies, and executive benefits

strategies. They also offer services to individuals. Kehoe Financial Advisors has built their solid reputation on their personalized services used to develop customized programs. Their team of investment professionals strive to protect and strengthen each client’s long-term financial goals. Kehoe Financial Advisors planners are an integral part of each step in the planning process. Their corporate policy is to follow a planning strategy that entails three stages: Developmental phase, problem/solution phase, and ongoing review phase. Interested business

owners can visit their Web site, www.kehoe-financial.com, for more information on available services. You can also access market information, industry research, and search other useful links from their site. Current clients can view and follow their accounts on a daily basis on a secure link on this site. You’ll appreciate the security you’ll feel from dealing with the professionals at Kehoe Financial Advisors. For further information or to speak directly with one of Kehoe Financial Services’ professionals, call 481-8555, or visit them at their office in the Tricounty area.

Pizza, pasta, hoagies and more made the right way When people on the West side want pizza, there’s one place that is fast becoming a favorite and that is Werkhaus Pizza & Pasta, located at 3637 Werk Road. It’s really no wonder that Werkhaus Pizza & Pasta is enjoying a fine reputation. There’s something for every member of the family, and it’s easy on the

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pocketbook as well. They have excellent calzones, hoagies, freshmade pastas and salads. In addition to their traditional pizza they also have a selection of stuffed and specialty pizzas including their delicious BBQ Chicken Pizza. There are probably a few Harvest Home Fair readers who have never been to Werkhaus Pizza &

Pasta and they want to take this opportunity to extend an invitation. Try it once, and you’ll sure to be back again and again. So next time you’re dreaming of pizza piled high with cheese, mushrooms, sausage, peppers, and all your personal favorite toppings head to Werkhaus Pizza & Pasta. Call 451-9911 for delivery.

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