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Harvest Home Fair 3September 10-13, 2009

Welcome Note . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Westsiders celebrate tradition . . . 5Parade to draw crowd . . . . . . . . . 6Fair operating hours . . . . . . . . . . 7Oldest Kiwanis member . . . . . . . 8Dog walkers join race . . . . . . . . . 95K walk/run, 1 mile run . . . . . . . 10West side club gets things done 11‘Experience’ music . . . . . . . . . . 12The Rusty Griswolds . . . . . . . . . 13Art Show brightens West side . . 14Annual Art Show . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Sandy’s HiLos . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Food, drink menu . . . . . . . . . . . 15On the stage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16Stage schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Horsing around . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Horse Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Annual Flower Show . . . . . . . . . 20Volunteers help show bloom . . . 214-H teaches lessons . . . . . . . . . 224-H livestock exhibits . . . . . . . . 22For the kids too . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Budget friendly fun . . . . . . . . . . 23Q&A with grand marshal . . . . . . 25Q&A with long-time volunteer . . 25

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If your kids are heading back toschool then that can only mean onething; its time for the 150th annual“Biggest Little Fair in Ohio.”

Our theme this year is celebrating 200years of Green TownshipHistory. The Cheviot-Westwood Kiwanis Clubextends a huge “thankyou” to our corporatesponsors Budweiser,P.N.C. Bank, TV 12 andOldies 1480.

What’s new and excit-ing, you ask? Well, comeup to the park Thursdayevening during or afterthe parade for some $1pizza, pop and beer whilelistening to the greatsounds of The MusicExperience and ClassDismissed. Friday evening, the RustyGriswolds will perform, Saturday, thePole Cats join us, and rounding out theweekend on Sunday will be Sullivan &Janzen. Sandy’s Hi-Lo, a Westside tradi-tion, will be cooking up their famousburgers all weekend. Don’t forget thatadmission is free on Saturday and

Sunday until 4 p.m., so come early andplan to stay all day.

Looking to work off some fair food?Then join us Sunday morning for our 5K Run/Walk and our new dog walk.

You will also find all your fair favoritesagain this year, so come on out and helpus support charities in the area.

See you at the fair!

Pete MingesHarvest Home Fair Chairman

Welcome to the Harvest Home Fair


By Neva Martin | Contributor

Bands, food, exhibits,horse and flower shows –all contribute to carry onthe tradition by theCarson family to celebratetheir abundant harvest,150 years ago.

And although the Sept.10-13 Harvest Home Fairwill mark its 150thanniversary this year, thetheme is “GreenTownship – 200 YearsOld,” says Pete Minges,chairman.

“The earlier years weretough, so (the theme)reflects the communityhappenings,” Mingesadds.

A parade starting atHarrison and Francisavenues kicks off the fairon Thursday at 6 p.m., inanticipation of HarvestHome’s three-day week-end, sponsored by theKiwanis Club of Cheviot-Westwood since 1939.

Harvest Home hasbeen a tradition as long asmost folks in the area canremember, says Minges,who has been involved inthe Kiwanis Club since1998.

New this year is a dogwalk, sponsored by theStray Animal AdoptionProgram (SAAP) held inconjunction with theannual 5K walk onSunday.

“The dog walk is morefamily-oriented, to attract

people who just want totake their dog for a walk,”says Minges. “The SAAPwill also have a booth (atthe fair) and pet-adoptioninformation.”

Dr. Diana Cron, a vet-erinarian and co-owner ofGlenway Animal Hospitalas well as a Kiwanianwho suggested the dogwalk, says she and herstaff are excited about thenew event.

“We hope to see astrong show of supportfor SAAP on behalf of theanimals they help on Sept.13,” Cron adds.

Several new, localbands will also be onhand. One performingFriday night, the RustyGriswolds, has played atTaste of Cincinnati,among other venues.

“Years ago, when theywere basically unknown,they played at HarvestHome,” Minges saysabout the Griswolds, “butnow when you mentiontheir name, people say,‘Yeah, I know them,’ soit’s a homecoming forthem.”

Fair-goers always enjoythe food and this year inaddition to the bratwurst,metts, fries and other tra-ditional fare, will beSandy’s Hi-Lo’s, burgersthat “any westsiderwould recognize,” saysMinges.

As a lifelong westsider,Minges says he has

enjoyed his involvementin Harvest Home, whichhas been a tradition thatbenefits many charities.

“We’ve helped BoyScout and Girl Scouttroops, women’s shelters,as well as a school inBridgetown that’s strictlyfor severe physical dis-abilities,” says Minges.

The latter establish-ment sticks in his memo-ry. The Margaret B. RostSchool received fundingof more than $30,000 fromthe Harvest Home eventto create a multi-sensoryroom.

“It had children inwheelchairs who werealmost completely dis-abled,” says Minges. “Taxdollars couldn’t pay forit.”

Minges says a ladycame up to him in tears tothank him for the Kiwaniscontribution, because shehad a granddaughter whoattended the Rost School.

“That makes it worthall the blood, sweat andtears” that Kiwaniansexpend on Harvest HomeFair, Minges adds. “It’sjust a community-wideeffort that’s good to bringeveryone together.”

For information onHarvest Home Fair eventsand activities, go towww.harvesthomefair.com.

WestsiderscelebrateHarvest Home Fair traditions

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By Jill Accurso | Contributor

Lawn chairs will startto appear on HarrisonAvenue and down NorthBend on Sept. 9, the nightbefore the Harvest HomeParade. A lawn chairalong the Parade route isas good as a signed con-tract as far as Westsidersare concerned.

But don’t worry if youdon’t secure the premiumcurb-side seats ahead oftime, there will be plentyof great spots to watch theParade. In fact, you willbe joined with about 5,000other spectators. Somefamilies have made this ayearly tradition for manygenerations. My own fam-ily has been going for sev-eral decades, ever sincemy grandma would strolldown Carrie Avenue andstake her rightful place infront of Captain D’s onHarrison Avenue.

Older genera-tionscome tosee theantiquecars, lis-ten tothe highschoolbands andkeep aneye on the local politi-cians. Younger genera-tions come to see the elab-orate floats, friends theymay recognize in march-ing bands and to meetlocal firefighters in theirshiny fire trucks. Young orold – everyone is there forthe camaraderie and tra-dition of the Parade.

The Parade routestarts on Harrison Avenuenear the Bridgetown Road

intersection and travelsthrough the heart ofCheviot. It then takes aleft on North Bend Road,

heading towards theFairgrounds. Somepeople that live orwork along theroute have rooftopviews while othersline the streets and

sidewalks.This year’s bicen-

tennial theme isGreen Township 200Years. As always, therewill be awards given forBest Float, Best Band, andBest Marching Unit Otherthan a Band. This is alsothe tenth year for arevolving trophy given tothe Best Model A Ford.This tradition started in2000 in honor of long-timemember of the KiwanisClub of Cheviot-Westwood, Bob Meyer,

who passed away fromcancer in 1999. Typically,25 to 30 Model A Fordowners along with otherantique car owners partic-ipate in the Parade eachyear.

This year’s GrandMarshall honor has beenbestowed upon MattRoth, a second generationKiwanian. Roth is theKiwanis Club Treasurer,which like all posts, isstrictly a volunteer posi-tion. In all, the Kiwaniansvolunteer almost 3,000hours a year to pull offthe Harvest Home Fairand Parade. It is a tradi-tion that they are proud ofand that they hope to con-tinue for the communityfor many more years tocome.

2009 Harvest HomeParade to draw crowd

MMaaiinn ddeettaaiillssSept. 10 at 6 p.m.

Theme – Green Township200 Years Old

Grand Marshal – Matt Roth


DirectionsHarvest Home Park is

centered in Cheviot at3961 North Bend Road,bordered by Homelawnand Davis Avenues, andlocated near the cornerWestwood NorthernBoulevard.

From I-74 East:• Take the North Bend

/ Cheviot exit (exit #14)• Turn left onto North

Bend Road• Travel approx. 2

miles. Cross WestwoodNorthern 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 WestwoodNorthern Blvd.

• 1 block on the right

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: $10Saturday and Sunday noon to 6 p.m..: $15

Free shuttle serviceA shuttle bus will run between the Cheviot

Fieldhouse and Harvest Home Park on Friday throughSunday for those who don't want the hassle of findinga parking spot. Parking is available at the Fieldhouseor at the city municipal lots. Boarding point signs willbe posted along North Bend Road and HarrisonAvenue. Shuttles will run on Friday from 3:30 p.m. to11 p.m., on Saturday from 3:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., and onSunday from 3:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Also there is a shuttle between Harvest Home Parkand the Sam's Club on North Bend Road at I-74. Fairgoers from the northern part of Green Township maywant to utilize this service, as there is plenty of park-ing available at the Sam’s Club. Both shuttles are free.

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No one is old enoughto remember the firstHarvest Home celebra-tion, now celebrating its150th anniversary, but atleast one Kiwanis Club ofCheviot-Westwood mem-ber has a sense of how ithas evolved since the clubtook over running the fair,in 1939.

“I’ve been in the clublonger than anyone else,”says the 93-year-old RussWitte. “Although I’m 6months younger than theoldest member.”

Witte, who grew up,married and built a housein Westwood, joined theKiwanis in 1947, afterreturning home fromWorld War II.

“Dr. Foster Williamswas chairman for yearsafter it started,” saysWitte, about the third-gen-eration Williams, whosegrandfather and fatherhad been president of theold Green TownshipHarvest HomeAssociation, and who per-suaded the Kiwanians totake over sponsorship ofthe fair. “They called it theHarvest Home Festivalthen.”

Witte, who has alsoserved one-year terms aspresident and secretary,remembers the produce,“prizes for the best pears,tomatoes and apple pies,” acontinuation of the celebra-tion of harvest first startedby the Enoch Carson fami-ly in the mid-1800s.

“Early on, we had aflower show and a generalshow, then got the 4-HClub involved,” says Witte.“They brought animals.”

Remembering the ani-mal auctions brought achuckle from Witte,

because his late wife,Ruth, kept bidding on asteer in the early 1950s.

“I told her, ‘Be careful,you mightend up withit,’ and wedid!” heexclaims.

Luckily,they persuad-ed anotherKiwanis Clubmember andhis wife, Jackand Nancy Geiler, to go inon it with them, gettingthe meat processed at anavailable slaughterhouse.

“We put the stuff in thefreezer,” says Witte. “Wehad plenty of hamburger,but with four kids it camein handy.”

He also recalls the fairgoing from two days tothree days in 1950.

“(In 1950), it rained allday Friday and Saturday,

so we kept it open untilSunday,” Witte says.“Ever since then, we’vehad it for three days.”

Kiwanians all partici-pate to make HarvestHome Fair successful, andWitte for years spent threeweeks annually headingthe construction committee.

“For about 20 years I setup the fair and tore itdown,” says Witte. “Wehad a flower show in thebarn and some of thewomen who were wives ofKiwanians decided to havean art show in a tent.”

The second year, adownpour damagedmany of the paintings, sothe art and flower com-mittees got together anddecided to hold it in thebarn.

The barn has sinceundergone renovationafter a termite infestationand instead of building anentertainment stage everyyear, they rent one fromthe Cincinnati Park Board.

In spite of the changes,saysWestwoodnative Dr.William “Bill”Gerhardt, amember since1963, manyevents haveremained thesame.

“We have aparade on Thursday, holdthe fair during the week-end and the horse showcontinues year after year,”says Gerhardt.

And while Witte says“I’m not in charge of any-thing anymore,” he stillhelps set up the kitchenand tear it down.

If anyone is looking forhim, “I’m working at thegate during the fair time.”

Oldest Kiwanian member holdsmyriad memories of the fair

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For the past six years,the fair has featured a racefor walkers and runners.This year, dogs can get inon the act.

Animal lovers whoshow up for the HarvestHome Fair 5kRun/Walk/Dogwalk at 9a.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, canenjoy a leisurely jaunt andsome quality time withFido. They’ll also be sup-porting the care of petsthat have been forgotten,explains Ellen Cole, a vol-unteer for the StrayAnimal AdoptionProgram (SAAP) for thepast five years.

“SAAP is a nonprofitanimal rescue,” says Cole,who is also its puppycoordinator and a boardmember. “Our mission isto rescue and provide fos-ter care for animals thathave been abandoned,abused or unwanted, untila permanent home can befound.”

The economic down-turn has been especiallyhard on pets, she adds.With increasing homeforeclosures and loss ofjobs, many are unable tocare for their four-leggedfriends.

“All of our animalsremain in foster homes

until a permanent home isfound,” adds Cole. “Ourgroup is based in theNorthern Kentucky andGreater Cincinnati. In thelast three years, we haverescued and found homesfor more than 2,600 ani-mals in need.”

SAAP was started in1998 by Marti Egger. Sheand her husband, Alex,had been rescuing strayand abused animals formany years out of theirhome. Cole says a localveterinarian, Diana Cron,introduced the idea of adog walk in conjunctionwith the Harvest Home’s5k run/walk and is themain sponsor for the dogwalk, getting donors anddonations for goody bags,advertising and T-shirtsfor the event.

Dr. Cron, a native ofthe West side, who hasowned Glenway AnimalHospital with her veteri-narian husband, Brian,since 1996, is a member ofthe Cheviot-WestwoodKiwanis Club of Cheviotand has worked on sever-al Harvest Homefundraising projects. Thedogwalk is one especiallyclose to her heart.

“Glenway AnimalHospital has been work-ing with SAAP for severalyears – helping with

spays and neuters as wellas some medical issuesand referrals for adop-tions,” says Dr. Cron. “Wegot involved throughEllen (Cole) … Ellen is theone who got the ballrolling this year and didmost of the legwork andorganization.”

Michele Mescher ofCheviot, who works atGlenway AnimalHospital, has adopted oneof the SAAP puppies,Phineas, a 16-week-oldJack Russell mix.

“(Phineas) is a wonder-ful addition to our fami-ly,” says Mescher, callinghim playful and active.“SAAP (does) a wonder-ful job. We take himeverywhere with us. Hecame here and settled inlike he had never beenanywhere else. The firstday, he and my (3-year-old) son napped togetheron the sofa nose to nose.”

SAAP will have abooth at Harvest Home,sponsored by Angel’sTouch Nursing Care, andfair-goers are encouragedto stop by. For more information on SAAP orto register for the dog-walk, go to harvesthome-fair.com; for informationabout SAAP, go towww.adoptstray.com.

Dogwalkers can jointhe race to help abused,abandoned pets

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

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Donations andSponsorships

Help make the seventhannual 5K Race anothersuccess by making adonation or becoming asponsor. Go to www.har-vesthomefair.com todownload a sponsorshipform and for more infor-mation.

Pre-Event RegistrationGo to www.har-

vesthomefair.com to reg-ister or download regis-tration forms for the 20095K and 1 Mile Race and2009 Dog WalkRegistration form.

Race Day Registration7:45-8:45 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 9a.m. – 5K (run/walk &dog walk)

The CourseStart and finish at

Harvest Home Park,winding through the Cityof Cheviot, gently rolling.

Location:Harvest Home Park,

3961 North Bend Road,Cincinnati, (I-74 to NorthBend Road Exit, go Southon North Bend Road pastWestwood NorthernBoulevard, the park is onthe right before HarrisonAvenue.) Street parking.

Awards for 1-Mile Run• Award to 1st

Male/Female Runneroverall.

• Top 25 Male and 25Female Runners willreceive an award.

Awards for 5K• Cash and Awards to

top 3 Male and FemaleOverall Runners and 1stPlace Age Group Runner.

• Race Divisions –Awards top 3 age grouprunners.

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 groupwalker.

Male and Female:19/under, 20-29, 30-39,40-49, 50-59, 60/over.

2009 Major SponsorsJohnson Nash Metal

Products Inc., CincinnatiSportsmedicine andOrthopaedic Center

2009 Additional Sponsors

Colerain AnimalHospital, Neidhard-Minges Funeral Home,Bob Roncker’s RunningSpot, Westside RunningClub, PepBoys, Paneraand Grippo’s.

Charities That HaveReceived 100 percent ofthe Proceeds Over theLast Five Years

Santa MariaCommunity Center, BlocMinistries, Margaret B.Rost School, YMCA,Operation Smile andShriners Burn Institutefor Children.

Refreshments,Door Prizes

Available after therace. (Free entry toHarvest Home fair withrace number). Fair opensat noon.

Children’s Fun RunFree on Sunday after

5K. Ribbons/goodie bagsfor all children.

Annual HarvestHome 5K run/walkand 1 mile run

Cheviot-Westwood Kiwanis 5KRun/Walk

Join us for the 2009 Cheviot-Westwood Kiwanis 5K Run/Walk &Dog Walk and “Chipotle” 1 MileRace through Cheviot.

These events benefit the Kiwanisneighborhood and children.

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Members of theWestside Running Clubwanted to promote a racein their community, sothey came upon an ideathat had “legs.”

Debbie Bird, her hus-band, Dan, and KathleenFussinger trotted out theiridea to Pete Minges of theCheviot-WestwoodKiwanis Club.

The result? Harvest Home’s sev-

enth annual 5K Run/Walk(with a Dog Walk addedthis year), at 9 a.m.Sunday, Sept. 13.

Competitors start at thefront and finish at theback of Harvest HomePark, winding some threemiles over Cheviot’s gen-tly rolling hills.

Another event, the fifth

annual Chipotle One MileRace, will be held at 5:50p.m., Sept. 10, the samenight as the HarvestHome Fair Parade, andfollows the parade route.

“We’ve had 200 to 300runners every year for the5K race,” said DebbieBird, of Covedale, chieforganizer. “All of us fromthe Running Club volun-teer our time toward bothevents.”

Club members startorganizing the first ofeach year, asking busi-nesses for sponsorship.

Race shirts, door prizes,getting the word out – allinvolve coordination, Birdsaid.

Lara Dorenkemper ofWestwood helps get theracing shirts together.

“We have as manywalkers as we do run-ners,” said Dorenkemper,“and we give awards forwalkers as well as run-ners.”

At the 5K race, walkersare started a minutebehind the runners andthe dog walkers will startfive minutes after the reg-

ular walkers, said Bird. “We will have two

water stops out on thecourse for all participants,including the dogs.”

Rick Curry, of GreenTownship, runs the finishline to ensure accuracy,and said it involves com-munity coordination.

“We have to give creditto Cheviot, too, becauseit’s a real effort forCheviot Police to block offthe roads,” said Curry.

The races benefit thecommunity, said Bird,including Shriners BurnInstitute and YMCA,among others.

This year the proceedswill go to Santa MariaCommunity Services.

Participants can regis-ter atHarvestHomeFair.com todownload an entry form.

Or go toGetMeRegistered.com foronline registration.

Entry forms are alsoavailable at Bob Ronckers,Meters and Miles andFleet Feet.

Pre-registration is 6:30p.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday,Sept. 9 and 9 a.m.-11:30a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, atPanera at Glencrossing.

Race-day registration isalso available. Cost for the5K race is $20 to preregis-ter; $25 the day of therace; one-mile race, $10;preregistration is $25 toparticipate in both races.

“(The races) bringsomething to the westside,” Bird said. “Runningand walking is very mucha part of our lives and welike seeing others out inthe neighborhood doingthe same thing.”

West-side club gets things done – on the run!

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By Melissa Hayden | Editor

Joe Cowens wants his studentsand their audience to “experi-ence” music.

That’s why seven years ago hestarted The Music Experience, amusical program that teaches“modern music in a structuredway.”

“I went to school in the southand realized that the kids in thatregion were so well-rounded inmusic, it’s like music is ingrainedin the culture down there,” saidCowens. “I thought to myself‘I’ve got to bring this back toCincinnati.’”

“What we do has been labeled‘School of Rock,’ but we’re moreof a small institute,” he explains.“We were around before themovie came out and we’ll bearound after the fad is over.”

His goal, he said, is to assisthis students in experiencingmusic in the same way that achild experiences football atElder High School.

“I want to produce profession-al musicians and I want the kidsto think the big time.”

Along the way he’s broughttogether a group of his students,ages 8 through 42, to perform infront of live audiences.

They started playing at Relayfor Life and hosting their ownshows, building a strong fan-

base. They’ve been playing manylocal fairs and events. Thursdaynight they’ll be playing for thefirst time at the Harvest HomeFair.

“I’m proud of the kids,” saidCowens. “I’ve had some top peo-ple in the music industry tellingus that we do a great job. We godown to the Atlanta Institute ofMusic once a year.

“We get in front of these peo-ple and they see a talent that is asgood as what comes out of NewYork or Nashville. We’re not justhanging in with them, we’re rais-ing the bar,” he said.

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By Britt Kennerly | Contributor

Back in 1981, a group of OakHills high-schoolers called theFree Reins played their first gigat the Harvest Home Fair, crank-ing out 70s hits for the crowd.

Twenty-eight years later,they’ll take the stage for a secondtime with a new and well-knownmoniker – The Rusty Griswolds.They bring high energy, a hugearea following and a set list of80s tunes sure to tweak musicalmemories of big-hair bands andthe days of shoulder pads, legwarmers and “Miami Vice” casu-al.

“It should definitely be a funnight for everybody in so manyways,” says keyboardist SteveFrisch. “For us, it’s a homecom-ing, and we’ll be playing a lot ofcrowd-pleasers. You can’t be too

serious about having fun.”The Free Reins went on to

work on a couple of WEBNalbum projects and win battle-of-the-band contests. After highschool, as happens with so manyyoung bands, the musiciansmoved on to day jobs, familiesand other locales. About 10 yearsago, Frisch hit on the idea of aband reunion, but this time, fea-turing music from the video-crazy decade that gave theworld, among so many others,Poison and Prince. The BeastieBoys, Bryan Adams and Bon Jovi.The Cars, Cyndi Lauper andCheap Trick.

So how did the name comeabout?

“We thought about ‘That ‘80sBand,’ because ‘That ‘70s Show’was popular on TV at the time,”Frisch says. Someone had taken

that name, however – “luckily” –as it turns out, he adds. A coupleof beers later, the group hit onthe name that struck gold – TheRustyGriswolds,named for theson in NationalLampoon’s“Vacation”movies.

The bandintended, Frischsays, to playonce a month orso after reunit-ing, “for freedrinks and good times.” A fewget-togethers blossomed, howev-er, into a steady stream of gigsand consistent accolades as oneof Cincinnati’s best bands, and adevoted and vocal following. TheRusty Griswolds are also the

musical and community-orientedpowerhouse behind The RustyBall, set this year for Nov. 21 atDuke Energy Center. It raises

money for localcharities.

Expect lots of funand a “Little RedCorvette” – a fastjourney to the pastat the HarvestHome Fair.

“We alwaysheard, ‘Play whatthe girls want tohear and the guyswill follow,’” Frisch

says. “It’s the law of the jungle …for us, the music hasn’t changedat all since the 80s but it pays alot better.”

The Rusty Griswolds headline Harvest Home

BBaanndd iinnffootherustygriswolds.com

Members – Steve Frisch: Sax, key-boards and vocals; Ken Fullan: Bass

Eric Schueler: Vocals, guitar and trum-pet; John Schutte: Keyboard andvocals; Richie Terbush: Guitar and

vocals; Greg Tulley: Drums

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By Britt Kennerly | Contributor

Every year, artists asdiverse as art itself bring afull palette of styles to theGreen Township HarvestHome Fair art show.

The 42nd annual show,set for judging Sept. 11 atHarvest Home Park,promises yet again tobrighten the west-sidelandscape.

The contest for those 17and older invites paint-ings and drawings inoil/acrylics, watercolorand other media cate-gories.

Cash prizes of $125,$100 and $75 will beawarded to first-, second-and third-place winners.Honorable mentions willbe awarded.

This year’s judge isartist Mary Jane Browneof Western Hills.

A general show, for

those 16 and younger, willfeature submissions rang-ing from paintings to dollhouses and sculptures.

A fewyears ago,JackWilliamstook homea prize fora watercol-or paint-ing. Now,as co-chairmanof the show, Williams nolonger exhibits, of course– but he always enjoysdrinking in the sights.

“I’m very impressed bythe quality of materialwe’ve received over theyears,” said the retiredphysician. “We have somany people who drawand paint so well.”

Kiwanis memberSharon Christopherson isco-chair of the show,which draws almost 100

entries each time out. Herinvolvement was spurred,she says, by seeing the“huge production” that is

the fair and real-izing all thebehind-the-scenes work thatgoes into makingthe now-150-year-old event abeloved success.

The art show,open Sept. 11-13,gives people a

good opportunity to dis-play their talents for therest of the community, shenotes.

“It’s fun to walkthrough the exhibits andsee the incredible amountof artistic talent from theexhibitors,”Christopherson says. “Ithink our artists do awonderful job – you seeevery kind of art, frommodern to traditional,watercolors to acrylics.”

Art show brightenswest-side landscape

Instructions• Artists 17 years of

age or over, are invited tosubmit paintings, anddrawings. No sculpturecan be accepted.

• Entry must be theoriginal work of the per-son submitting it andmust be framed andwired for hanging withartist’s name, address,and telephone number onthe back. No work is tomeasure more than 42inches wide nor high,including frame.

• Works must be deliv-ered to Harvest Home ParkWednesday between 5 p.m.and 7 p.m. or Thursdaybetween 8 a.m. and noon.Judging will be Friday.

• Works must bereclaimed between 9 p.m.and 10 p.m. Sunday orbetween 5 p.m. and 7p.m. Monday.

• Fee – $8 for eachentry – limit two entries.

• Works may be indi-vidually priced and soldby the artist. All legal andtax details must be han-dled by the artist.

• Art Show will be dis-played in a closed build-ing, Friday, Saturday, andSunday.

• All entries subject toacceptance byRegistration Committee.

• Cash Awards are:Oil/Acrylic

1st Prize $1252nd Prize $1003rd Prize $75Honorable Mention

Watercolor1st Prize $1252nd Prize $1003rd Prize $75Honorable Mention

Other Media1st Prize $1252nd Prize $1003rd Prize $75Honorable Mention

• Entries will bejudged by Mary JaneBrowne

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By Melissa Hayden | Editor

Come as you are to theHarvest Home Fair – hun-gry! And fill this cravingwith a West side classic –Sandy’s HiLos.

The famous double-cheeseburger will be a deli-cious addition for the firsttime this year at the fair,explains Sandy’s HiLoscaterer Mike Naseef. TheHiLos were the main treaton the menu of Sandy’sDrive-in, a popular rival tothe McDonald’s franchisein the early 1960s, accord-ing to the “unofficial”Sandy’s Web site www.cap-tainerniesshowboat.com.

The following is “unbe-lievable,” exclaimsNaseef, whose fatheropened a Sandy’s on the

West side in 1960. “I’mtelling you I have peoplefollowing me no matterwhere I go. That makesyou feel pretty good.”

Naseef caters to severalfestivals in the area and isproud to keep on hisfather’s work.

“That’s really the onlyreason I do it,” he says.“Ironically, the peoplewho help me out at eventsnow, actually worked formy dad when he had therestaurant.”

His family owned andoperated Sandy’s even afterthe franchise was boughtout and renamed Hardee’sin the early 80s. The Westside landmark, however,closed in 1983. In 1988,Naseef started cateringSandy’s HiLos and other

items. He says his dad, whowas also named Mike, wasknown as Big Sandy, andhe’s Little Sandy.

So, what makesSandy’s HiLos so special?

“They taste good!” saysNaseef. “One of the mainreasons they’re so good isbecause we have contin-ued to use Wassler Meatsin Cheviot. Their beef isgreat and has been foryears. Also, all the ingredi-ents is top of the line fromthe Land O Lake Cheeseto the Valassic pickles.”

Just as good as thetaste are the people mak-ing the HiLos, accordingto Naseef.

“I would never be asuccess without the con-tinued help of all mygood friends.”

Have a high ole timeeating Sandy’s HiLos Kiwanis Kitchen Specials

Thursday: Following theparade until 11 p.m.

Hot Dogs & FriesMett & KrautPork 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 MenuThursday through Sunday

Grilled Hot DogGrilled MettPork BBQ SandwichPork BBQ DinnerMett & Kraut

French FriesColeslawMilkCoffee12 oz. Soda PopIced TeaCookie

Friday through SundayGrilled BratwurstFish SandwichPulled Pork SandwichChicken NuggetsFish DinnerPulled Pork DinnerSalad

Food &drink menu

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AvO School of Ballet andCincinnati Kinderballet

When Anneliese vonOettingen fled Germany as arefugee and arrived inCincinnati with her two youngchildren in 1947, she broughtwith her a love of teaching anda fierce dedication to the princi-ple that ballet could transcendbarriers and be an outlet forartistic expression. She estab-lished a ballet school in 1948.Over the years, the AvO Schoolof Ballet and Ballet Companieshas endeavored to bring balletto everyone.

Today the traditions ofAnneliese’s teaching are carriedon at AvO by Laura Hughes,artistic director; Conni Berns,Anneliese’s daughter; theinstructors who have beentrained by Laura and Conni;and the devoted students andparents that are part of the AvOfamily. AvO offers performancesthroughout the Tristate atlibraries, retirement communi-

ties, and theaters. For informa-tion visit www.avoballet.org.

The Bridge BandThe Bridge Band started in

late 2002. It was originallyfounded by the Young andBailey families. Since then it hashad many members give theirmusical and vocal gifts to serveGod and promote the spreadingof the Gospel through contem-porary Christian music.

Today’s Bridge team is sup-ported by more than 30 mem-bers including vocals, guitars,piano/keys, bassists, drummers;percussionists, flute, strings,and sound-techs volunteeringas needed.

You can enjoy 11 a.m. wor-ship service with them onSunday mornings in The BridgeChurch at 7963 WesselmanRoad, in Cleves/Miamitown.Dwight Young, a founder, is theLead Worship Minister withMichael Willwerth serving asMusic Director.

Mike DavisMike Davis is a man of many

talents... Delhi TownshipTrustee, Religion Teacher at St.Ignatius of Loyola andEntertainer/Tribute Artist. Thisyear marks his first appearanceat Harvest Home Fair with hisElvis and Friends Tribute Showsaluting the great Elvis Presleyas well as Tom Jones, NeilDiamond, Toby Keith and manyother Vegas greats. Davis hasbeen considered by many to bethe best in the Midwest atreproducing the voice and styleof Elvis Presley and he hasearned a reputation for highenergy quality entertainment.Mike’s ability to include theaudience in his performancemakes for a memorable time. Ithas been said that Mike doesn’tjust perform....he throws aparty!

Elder Steel Drum BandThe Elder Steel Drum Band,

originally formed by students in

1993, was re-structured in 1998.Since then, the band has grownin size from six instruments to15, and the participation hasincreased from 10 to 40 stu-dents. The group performs inconcerts and festivals all overthe Greater Cincinnati Area.The music performed repre-sents many styles, includingtraditional Caribbean styles,Latin, Jazz, Pop, and Classical.In their travels, the band hasperformed at Disney MagicMusic Days, the Wheeling ParkSteel Drum Festival, the VirginiaBeach Panorama Competition.They have also released one CDentitled It’s About Time.

The Link-ette Show TeamThe Link-ette Show Team

consists of girls and boys ages 4to adult. They perform routinesin tap, ballet, jazz, hip hop,baton and novelty routines.They perform in parades, com-petitions, festivals and fairs inthe surrounding areas. They alltake lessons from Judy Link

School of Dane & Baton locatedin Cheviot. Judy Link Studio hasbeen located in Cheviot for 40years.

The Oak Hills HighlanderMarching Band

The Oak Hills HighlanderMarching Band is part of acomprehensive band programat Oak Hills High School. Theband is active in Ohio MusicEducation Association spon-sored adjudicated events, aswell as clinics and honor bandsthroughout the midwest.Individual students have repre-sented Oak Hills in nationalclinics, honor bands and inter-national bands, such as “Bandsof America”, “Music for All”,“Spirit of America” and“American MusicalAmbassadors”.

The band program is soughtout by colleges and universitiesfor placement of student teach-ers and teaching practicum ses-sions, due to the extensive edu-

Elder Steel Drum BandSullivan and Janzen Band

On thestage...

AvO School of Ballet and Cincinnati


cational activities afforded theband students and the superiorachievements in music educa-tion. Band Director is Mr. LarryWelsh. Assistant Director isJoseph Klein. The band is led byField Commander Chad Smith.

The PolecatsComprised of a cross-section

of Cincinnati’s top talent comesThe Polecats. Formed in 2001,this unique cover band gener-ates a high-energy, pure-party,inter-active stage act unlike anyother. Every show invites partic-ipation, as the band pounds outa wide range of party and dancehits, spanning from the 70sthrough today, that guaranteesan absolutely wild night. Lookfor The Polecats, and get readyto howl.

The Rusty GriswoldsBack in 1981, a group of Oak

Hills high-schoolers called theFree Reins played their first gigat the Harvest Home Fair,

cranking out '70s hits for thecrowd.

Twenty-eight years later,they'll take the stage for a sec-ond time with a new and well-known moniker - The RustyGriswolds. They bring highenergy, a huge area followingand a setlist of '80s tunes sureto tweak musical memories ofbig-hair bands and the days ofshoulder pads, leg warmers and“Miami Vice” casual

Sullivan Janszen Band After almost 20 years of mak-

ing music for the largest clubs,festivals and outdoor events allaround the Greater Cincinnatiarea, Sullivan Janszen Bandcontinues to provide the bestparty music and harmonybased good times for all occa-sions.

Sullivan Janszen Band startedperforming as a duo in the late80’s and early 90’s. Performingthroughout the Midwest region,Jay Janszen and Brian Sullivanbecame the house band at the

Blue Note every Wednesdaynight and Millions everySaturday night. Eventuallyadding Kurt Rosnell on drums,Jeff Vance on bass and GregWilliams on keys, the bandexpanded to fill out their soundfor their full band performanc-es.

Tommy and HubTommy and Hub have enter-

tained audiences of all ageswith their smooth harmoniesand their setlist of songs thateveryone can sing along with.Over the past 20 years, thisacoustic duo has played at wed-dings, coffee houses, corporateevents, and special events likethe Cincinnati Zoo’s member’snight. They stick to their rootscovering mostly songs of the50’s 60’s and 70’s, with an occa-sional modern tune. Look forsongs from Simon andGarfunkel, The Everly Brothers,John Denver, James Taylor, andthe Kingston Trio, among manyothers.

Friday, Sept. 11, 20097-11 p.m. The Rusty Griswolds

Saturday, Sept. 12, 20091-1:50 p.m. AVO Ballet Company2-3 p.m. Oak Hills High School Band3:15-4:15 p.m. Linkette Show Team4:45-5:30 p.m. The Bridge6-7:30 p.m. Tommy & Hub8-11 p.m. Pole Cats

Sunday, Sept. 13, 20091-2 p.m. Mount Community

Concert Band2-2:15 p.m. Parade Winners2:30-3:30 p.m. Elder Steel Drum4:15-6:15 p.m. Mike Davis7-10 p.m. Sullivan & Janszen

2009 stage shows

Tommy and Hub

Kinderballet

Mike Davis

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Horses and riders of allages will kick up theirheels at the HarvestHome Horse Shows, offer-ing nearly 50 events allthree days.

This year the showswill be held starting at 7p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.Saturday and noonSunday, says Pete Rebold,longtime horse showchairman with TimDonovan.

“We extended the chil-dren’s dress-up event toboth Saturday andSunday,” says Rebold,referring to the HarvestHome Costume Class forchildren age 10 andunder, which traditionallyran only on Saturday.

Visitors can now seechildren, some as youngas 6 months old, on bothdays, riding a horse orpony with assistance,dressed up, along withtheir horse, in theirfavorite character:Spiderman, Batman,Harry Potter, Indians andghosts, among others.

Rebold adds thatSaturday’s shows hasmore pleasure offerings,with games, horseman-ship and his son-in-lawRay Wegman’s FourBelgian Horse Hitch,while Friday and Sundayincludes more timedevents – barrels, poles andraces.

New this year are theJack Benny Pleasure, Poleand Barrels events, forriders 39 and older.

“The Jack Benny showsare for those who won’t

admit their age,” saysRebold. “We have YouthBarrels for 18 and underand Jack Benny Poles forthe senior riders.”

Also new this year isthe Trail Class, the lastevent Saturday. It wassuggested by CindyMayer, Horse ShowExecutive Committeemember, who had seen itat other horse events andthought it would add funand spark new interest.

“In a trail class, a horseand rider compete by nav-igating a series of obsta-cles designed to resembleor simulate situations theymight encounter while ona trail ride,” says Mayer,whose family operatesRiverwind Stable, a 32-horse boarding stable inNorth Bend.

Such encounters might

include opening or clos-ing a gate while mounted,crossing a bridge, han-dling a sharp turn whilebacking up, or tolerating aspooky-type obstacle.

“This (Trail Class) is acompetition that accom-modates not only thepleasure performance orthe speed horse show vet-eran but it’s fun for thetrail horse and rider aswell,” adds Mayer. “Thebonus is that it will bequite entertaining for thecrowd to watch.”

It’s also open to allages, she says.Contestants don’t have tohave horse show experi-ence to compete.

“All we need is someriders and we’ll be ingreat shape,” addsRebold.

Harvest Home equinelovers have 3 days ofhorsing around



AdmissionsAdmission to the Fair and

Horse Show: $5 per vehicleChildren under 12 are

admitted FREE!

Friday Show – 7 p.m.1. Chin & Apple2. Harvest Home Poles (10 &

Under)3. Youth Poles (18 & Under)4. Open Poles5. Harvest Home Barrels (10 &

Under)6. Warm-up Barrels7. Youth Barrels (18 & Under)8. Open Barrels9. Flag Race10. Dash For Cash

Saturday Show – 11a.m.11. Farm & Pet Pony Halter12. Open Halter13. Showmanship14. Lead Line – see entry booth

– no stallions.15. Walk Trot – 10 & under. No

pay back – trophy & rib-bons.

16. – Break –17. English Pleasure18. English Equitation19. Open Walk Trot20. Hunter Hack – 2 low jumps.21. Walk Trot Pleasure – no

cross entry22. Western Pleasure23. Horsemanship24. Youth Pleasure – 18 &

under25. Jack Benny Pleasure – 39

& over26. Walk Trot Horsemanship –

no cross entry27. Harvest Home Costume

Class – 10 & under28. – Break –29. Egg & Spoon30. Chin & Apple31. Catalog Race – lead horse

back to the time line32. Water Fall Game33. Mystery Game34. – Break –35. $200 Trail Class – $15

entry

Saturday Evening Show –6:30 p.m.

Ray Wegman & Family’sFour Belgian Horse Hitch

Saturday Show – FinaleBob Ruwe & Friends in The

Cowboy Mounted ShootingDemonstration

Sunday Show – Noon36. Harvest Home Costume

Class – 10 & under.37. Egg & Spoon38. Chin & Apple39. Water Fall Game40. Warm-up Poles41. Harvest Home Poles – 10 &

under42. Jack Benny Poles – 39 &

over43. Youth Poles – 18 & under44. Open Poles – $10 entry –

$100 added45. Catalog Race46. Harvest Home Barrels – 10

& under47. Jack Benny Barrels – 39 &

over48. Flag Race49. Warm-up Barrels50. Youth Barrels – 18 & under51. Open Barrels – $10 entry –

$100 added52. Dash For Cash.

AHSA, AQHA, andHarvest Home HorseShow Committee Rules

RRiinngg PPrroocceedduurree::Exhibitors are hereby noti-

fied that entries will be alloweda maximum of two minutes toenter the ring from the time thefirst horse enters the ring inclasses in which horses com-pete together. Official timers willbe on duty. A starting order willbe established in classes inwhich horses compete individu-ally and a maximum of oneminute will be allowed for anentry to enter the ring.

Attire:Riders and attendants must

be properly attired during allexhibitions and must userequired safety equipment.

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

Warm-Up:Warm-up in the ring will be

permitted prior to the show. Awarm-up area will be availableoutside the ring for additionaltime. In order to protect thegrounds, we reserve the right tocancel warm-up if inclementweather occurs.

Questions or Disputes:The Horse Show Executive

Committee reserves the right toitself, interpret all questions andconditions in regard to, or arisingout of, or incident to the show,without claims for damages ofrecourse of any kind. All ques-tions not covered in these rulesand regulations shall be decidedby the Horse Show Committee,their decision to be final.

Judge may combine or splitclasses if entries warrant.

Any act of discourtesy ordisobedience by exhibitors, theirriders, drivers, grooms oragents to the JUDGES or OFFI-CIALS of the Harvest HomeHorse Show shall disqualifytheir entry and the owner shallforfeit their fees and all othercharges including any and allprize money which had beenwon at the Harvest Home HorseShow.

Should the act justify it, theHorse Show Committee shallhave the power to disbar theoffending individual from furthercompetition and have the entireentry removed from the groundswithout being held liable fordamages of any kind and thisshall be accepted as a conditionof entry.

No exhibitor shall approacha judge with regard to a deci-sion unless he first obtains per-mission from the ShowCommittee or Steward whoshall arrange an appointmentwith the Judge at a proper timeand place, under no circum-stances while any session ofthis show is in progress.

Responsibility:Entrants are required to sign

a waiver releasing the HarvestHome Horse Show, the Cheviot-Westwood Kiwanis Club, andother sponsors of this show ofany claim for damages whichmay occur to entrants or theirhorses. (Section 2305.321 OhioRevised Code.) Entrants alsoassume and accept full respon-sibility for any damages done bythe entrant or the entrant’shorse.

Junior Exhibitor:The age of a Junior Exhibitor

on Jan. 1 shall be maintainedthroughout the calendar year.

Arrival and Departure:Exhibitors with horses will

be required to use the gate onHomelawn Avenue and whenentering the Fair Grounds willbe required to park as instruct-ed by grounds attendants.

Contest Classes:The ride will begin and end

inside the ring with the gateclosed. There will be no hittingthe horse in front of the saddlein the ring. There will be no re-rides allowed due to tack break-age.

NNoottee:: The Ohio Departmentof Agriculture requires aCoggins & health certificate forout of state horses.

Premiums and PayBacks:

Entry Fees $7 (Except asspecified). NO REFUNDS.Ribbons to sixth place.

7 or less entriesRibbons 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 Classes2, 5, 15, 38, 43 – $5 entry

feeHarvest Home Costume Class

26, 33 – $4 entry fee* Limit 2 trophies per entry

$100 Added Open Poles Class41$100 Added Open Barrels Class 48$200 Added Trail Class 32

Harvest Home HorseShow OfficialsExecutive Committee

Karen BilletLinda & Sparky ClaypooleTim DonovanCathy & Jay JacobJerry JacobCindy MayerJohn MillsKaren & Mike NailorMary & Pete ReboldBarb & Bob RuweAnnie & Mark WegmanDoug WegmanRay WegmanRingmasters & StewardsJ. JacobKaren Nailor

JudgeT.B.A.

AnnouncerSparky Claypoole

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

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Design ScheduleTheme: “Green Township – 200Years Old”1. “Green Township” –2. “Oak Hills” – incorporate

weathered wood3. “Mount Airy” – line design4. “White Oak” – using white

flowers5. “Our Schools”

• “Oakdale Elementary” – not over 3 inches• “Springmeyer” – not over 5 inches• “JF Dulles” – not over 8 inches

6. “Green Growers” – use abasket, may use fruit and/orvegetables

7. “Three Rivers” – water showing8. “Shady Lane” – use road side

material9. “Chili Parlors” – featuring red

flowers10. “Thanks, Nathanael Green”

– designer’s choicePremiums: 1st – $5, 2nd – $4,3rd – $3

Garden Club InvitationalTheme: “Green Township – 200Years Old”

Pedestal: “Monfort Heights”– a tall contemporary design.Pedestal is approximately 16 to18 inches in diameter and is 42inches high.

Centerpiece: “Veterans’ Park”– a traditional design staged onan 18-inch Formica round.

Low Table: “Invite NathanaelGreen for Dinner” – one placesetting, need not be functional,no flatware. Staging approxi-mately 28 inches wide, 32 inch-es deep and 19 inches high.

Junior DivisionTheme: “Green Township – 200Years Old”

SaturdayEntry: 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.Judging: 11 a.m.

Junior HorticultureAges eligible up to 17 years:1. Annual, 1 cut stem – planted

and grown by exhibitor2. Perennial, 1 cut stem – plant-

ed and grown by exhibitor

3. Collection of annuals – 3 to 5stems

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 DesignAges 8 and under:1. “Race Road” – use a small

toy vehicleAges 9-12 years:2. “Bridgetown” – use a metal

containerAges 13-17 years:3. “Diamond Oaks” – colorful

designPremiums: 1st – $3, 2nd – $2,3rd – $1

Horticulture Schedule1. ROSE, Hybrid Tea – 1 bloom,

disbuddeda. 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, Grandifloraa. 1 bloom, disbudded b. 1 spray

3. ROSE, Floriblunda orPolyantha, 1 spray

4. ROSE, Climber5. ROSE, Miniature

a. 1 bloom, disbudded b. 1 spray

6. ROSE, other typesa. Shrub b. Old garden c. Any other

7. ANNUAL ASTER, 1 bloom,disbudded

a. White b. Pink c. Lavender d. Any other color

8. CELOSIAa. Crested cockscomb b. Plume type cockscomb c. Collection (see rule No. 5)

9. CHRYSANTHEMUMa. Single stem, disbudded b. Spray

10. COLEUSFOLIAGE

a. Predominately red b. Predominately green c. Predominately yellow d. Other e. Collection (see rule No. 5)

11. DAHLIA – 1 bloom, disbuddeda. Up to 2 inches b. From 2 inches up to 4 inchesc. From 4 inches up to 6 inches d. From 6 inches up to 8 inchese. Over 8 inches f. Collection (see rule No. 5)

12. HOSTA FOLIAGEa. Up to 3 inches b. From 3 inches up to 6 inches c. From 6 inches up to 8 inchesd. Extra large over 8 inches

across e. Collection (see rule No. 5)

13. MARIGOLD – Tall carnationtype, 1 bloom, disbudded

a. Yellow b. Orange c. Any other color d. Collection (see rule No. 5)

14. MARIGOLD – double Frenchtype, 1 spray

a. Yellow b. Orange c. Blend d. Any other color

15. MARIGOLD – not listeda. Single French type, 1 spray b. Dwarf c. Any other

16. ZINNIA – 1 bloom, disbud-ded, over 3 inches

a. Dahlia flowered b. Cactus flowered c. Other

17. ZINNIA – 1 bloom, disbud-ded, from 2 inches up to 3inches

a. Dahlia flowered b. Cactus flowered c. Other

18. ZINNIA – up to 2 inchesa. 1 bloom, disbudded b. 1 spray

19. ANNUAL FLOWER – not listeda. Round form – 1 stem, dis-

budded b. Spike form c. Spray form d. Annual bulb or tuber

20. ANNUAL COLLECTION – 1stem each of 5 differentannual flowers in 5 separate

containers21. PERENNIAL FLOWER – not

listeda. Round form – 1 stem, dis-

budded b. Spike form c. Spray form d. Perennial bulb or tuber

22. PERENNIAL COLLECTION –each of 5 different perennialflowers

23. CUT BRANCH – not over 20inches

a. Berried b. Flowering c. Small leaf or needled d. Any other

24. VINES – not over 20 inchesa. Clematis b. Ivy c. Any other flowering vine d. Any other foliage vine

25. HERB COLLECTION (see ruleNo. 5)

a. Culinary collection b. Fragrant collection c. Decorative collection d. Medicinal collection

26. DECORATIVE FOLIAGE – notlisted

a. Fern b. Caladium c. Ground cover d. Any other foliage not listed e. Collection (see rule No. 5)

27. HOUSE PLANT – pot size 8inches or less

a. Flowering b. Grown for foliage c. Cactus or succulent

Premiums: 1st – $3, 2nd – $2,3rd – $1

Rules and Regulations1. This is a standard Flower

Show judged by NationalCouncil Standards, and plannedby members of CincinnatiDistrict of G.C.O. Inc.

2. All horticulture must havebeen grown by exhibitor.Materials used in designs neednot be grown by exhibitor.Designs should not measureover 24 inches wide and horti-culture’s maximum length is 20inches.

3. Entry tags must be com-pletely filled out.

4. Specimens shall be exhib-

ited in clear glass bottles withno printing furnished byexhibitor and large enough tosupport the material. No foliageshould be below the water line.

5. A collection is 1 stemeach of 5 different specimenscorrectly named in 5 separatecontainers with 1 entry tag.

6. Do not oil or treat foliagespecimens. No painted or dyedlive material is permitted.

7. The Fair Committee willnot be responsible for loss ordamage to containers.

8. Exhibitor may make morethan 1 entry per horticultureclass if each is different variety,type or color.

9. Cut specimens must havebeen in the possession ofexhibitor at least 90 days andhouse plants three months.

10. All exhibitors for theFlower Show (except JuniorClass) must be placed from 8a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Friday.Judging will begin at 12:30 p.m.

Exhibits may be removed Sundaybetween 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.,or Monday 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.with your claim check. Noexhibits may be removed beforeabove stated time.

Flower Show CommitteeChairperson:

Laureen Niehaus-BecknerCheviot-Westwood Kiwanis Club

Co-Chairperson:Janet WeberWestern Hills Garden Club

Design Chairperson:Jane AveryCincinnati Hills Garden Club

Horticulture Chairperson:Nancy FentonWestern Hills Garden Club

Registration Chairperson:Elaine Cheesebrew with the Mack Gardeners

Outdoor display compliments of:Holscher Hackman Garden Center

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The Harvest HomeAnnual Flower Showperennially attracts visi-tors to beautiful displays.But these exhibits are thefinal stage of behind-the-scenes work of volunteers,said Janet Weber, co-chair-woman of the FlowerShow.

“Volunteers are thebackbone of the show andwe could not do the fairwithout them,” Webersaid.

Carol Niehaus of Delhiand Mary Anna Taylor,now a resident of HiddenValley, Ind., are two ofsome 20 flower show vol-unteers. Both are mem-bers of Western HillsGarden Club.

“I started real slow and

kept doing extra things,”said Niehaus, who hashelped for more than 10years.

Niehaus calls her assis-tance “clerking”: settingup exhibits, following thejudges around, writingdown their comments andkeeping track of prizesawarded.

“It’s just record keep-ing,” Niehaus explains,“looking after the judges’needs, seeing that theyhave a pencil and drinks.”

Niehaus grew up in agardening family, with agrandfather and motherwho raised flowers andvegetables, and she hasalso helped with the

Hamilton County Fair. “I usually grow things

I enjoy seeing,” she adds.“You’re limited to whatyou can grow in yourlandscape.”

Taylor, a volunteersince 2002, types andprints the signage for thegarden show entry cate-gories. She has also assist-ed in placement of flow-ers.

“I really like helpingthe individuals who comein,” said Taylor, whosefather was also an avidgardener.

“Many times theydon’t know what to writeon their card. I enjoy help-ing them that way. Theywant to win (prizes) butthey can’t if their cardisn’t accurately filled out,”she said.

Volunteers also play arole in keeping the flowershow going on to the nextgeneration, Weber said.

“We always encourageour volunteers to helptheir children and grand-children enter exhibits,”she said. “Those are theJunior growers anddesigners (youth up toage 17).”

Adults may bring intheir exhibits between 8a.m. and 10:45 a.m.Friday, Sept. 11; judgingbegins at 12:30 p.m.

Junior exhibitors maybring in their entriesbetween 8:30 a.m. and10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept.12; judging begins at 11a.m.

More information canbe found at www.har-vesthomefair.com.

Volunteers help flower show to bloom, grow

Mary Anna TaylorCarol Niehaus

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Animals have been abig part of 4-H exhibits atHarvest Home, but 4-Hersdon’t have to own one toshow one.

For example, JeffBatchlor, president of theAdviser’s Committee for4-H for Hamilton County,explains that they have a“horselesshorse” pro-gram.

“Instead ofowning ani-mals our-selves, we canlease them,”says Batchlor.“Kids whodon’t have space for ahorse can still do a horseproject.”

Over its 100-year-plushistory, 4-H has under-gone many changes,reaching out to urban aswell as country youth,says Batchlor.

“We’re now offeringcomputer programs,” hesays, adding that 4-Hstarted in Ohio. “We havemarketing and finance

projects as well.”Betsy DeMatteo, pro-

gram assistant for theHamilton County 4-HYouth Development,agrees that 4-H hasbecome more urban.

“One project is rock-ets,” says DeMatteo.“Robots is a new one. Butwe still have sewing,nutrition, baby-sitting.”

The pet-ting zoo willbe featuredagain thisyear, with theanimals pro-vided by 4-Hmembers, sheadds, and JeffSchindler

will again provide a live-stock-watering tank, halffull of shelled corn. Thechildren can “swim” in it,to learn what livestockeat.

“We’ll have anotherlivestock auction onSaturday,” says DeMatteo.“Anyone can come andbuy an animal. Thatmoney goes to the 4-Herswho raise the animals. Ifthey’re (leasing) them,

they work in with theother kids, but theywouldn’t be sellingthem.”

Mike Huhn, KiwanisClub 4-H coordinator forHarvest Home, says 4-Hhas been a large part ofthe success with the faireach year.

“With fewer and fewerfarms in HamiltonCounty, the HarvestHome Fair gives kids andadults the chance to stillbe around livestock and

poultry animals that theywould normally not see intheir neighborhood andsurely not in the city ofCheviot,” Huhn says.

The generations offamilies each year has alsobeen impressive, he adds.

“Some of the 4-H kidsare third and fourth gen-erations to 4-H and alsoHarvest Home,” Huhnsays. “Until recently, for40 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 continuedto come to Harvest Home,even though their chil-dren are out of 4-H, andthe Kiwanis Club annual-ly awards a FosterWilliams Scholarship to adeserving 4-H student tohelp offset their collegetuition, Huhn added.

Which all goes to show,“4-H is still for everybody,even if you don’t live on afarm,” DeMatteo says.

4-H teaches 'growing' lessons to urban,county youth

All 4-H livestock mustbe in place by 9 p.m.Thursday and must beaccompanied by a healthcertificate indicating thatthe livestock is free of anycommunicable disease.Livestock exhibits will bereleased at 8 p.m. Sunday.

Friday9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Exhibits In Place 4-H

Livestock Area5-10 p.m. Petting Farm 4-

H Tent6:30 p.m. Sheep Sheering

Saturday11:30 a.m. Hamilton

County Poultry Show4-H Livestock Area

Noon to 10 p.m. PettingFarm 4-H Tent

12:30 p.m. Rabbit Show 4-H Livestock Area

2 p.m. Food NutritionDemo

3 p.m. Livestock Show 4-H Livestock Area

6:30 p.m. Livestock Auction4-H Livestock Area

SundayNoon to 8 p.m. Petting

Farm 4-H Tent4 p.m. Pet Show 4-H

Livestock Area8 p.m. Exhibits Released

4-H Livestock Sale6:30 p.m. Saturday

4-H Market Livestock(steers, market lambsand market hogs) willbe sold by auction.Everyone is welcometo purchase an animal.Custom slaughteringand packing servicesare available. *ChuckJohnson - auctioneer.

4-H Youth Displays StillExhibits

This year’s petting farmwill again feature ababy chick hatchery.

4-H Livestock exhibits & auctionAll 4-H Livestock Entries must be the exhibits ofcurrent Hamilton County 4-H members

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

““...... tthhee ffaaiirrggiivveess kkiiddss aacchhaannccee ttoo ssttiillllbbee aarroouunnddlliivveessttoocckk aannddppoouullttrryy......””



“Young Children – Priority One,” thisis a motto that the Kiwanis Club hasstuck to since their inception in 1937.

So, it is no wonder that the HarvestHome Parade and Fair is packed withactivities and events for children toenjoy all weekend!

Festivities begin with the ParadeThursday, Sept. 10, which is a huge treatfor children of all ages each year –whether the kids are actually in theparade or if they are just there to watchand take it all in.

After the parade, families are encour-aged to visit the fairgrounds to takeadvantage of free admission and park-ing, and $1 hot dogs, beer and soda.

Children can enjoy different showsand exhibits all weekend long. Highlightsinclude Horse Shows Saturday at 7 p.m.and Sunday at 10:30 a.m., one-price ridespecials Saturday and Sunday from noonto 6 p.m. for $15 and many exciting stageshows on all weekend.

The 4-H Livestock Exhibit is always apopular place for the kids to visit. ThePetting Farm area includes a miniaturehorse, bunnies, pigs, goats and back bypopular demand – a baby chick hatchery.

In the livestock tent kids can see largefarm animals such as cows, sheep, goats,and steer.

There are other General Exhibits thatchildren 17 and under are able to partici-pate in that awards are given for Best inShow.

These areas include JuniorNeedleworking, Junior Cooks and theYouth Hobby Show for ceramics, art-work, LEGO model making, photogra-phy and many other categories.

And as always, there will be rides,games and plenty of food for the kids toenjoy.

Each year there is a line of fanfavorite games like football toss and thewater gun race where winners can takehome stuffed animals and other excitingprizes.

There are concession stands for cottoncandy, popcorn, and many other kid-friendly treats.

To finish off a great weekend, kidscan run in the Children’s Fun Run onSunday after the 5K Race. Participationis free and ribbons and goodie bags aregiven out afterwards to all of the run-ners.

Holding true to their motto, theKiwanis Club has ensured that the fair isa great time for the entire family!

It’s for the kids too


Wouldn’t it be great ifyou and your familycould enjoy the HarvestHome Fair for free? OnThursday night, you cancome pretty darn close!Admission is free, parkingis free, pizza, beer andsoda is just a buck a pieceand the kids can ride therides all night for $10. Inthis economy that’s agreat deal!

Thursday night after

the parade has traditional-ly been a great time forfamilies to enjoy the fair.The fairgrounds are openuntil 11 p.m. and a fullmenu of hot dogs, Frenchfries, metts and sauer-kraut and pork BBQ sand-wiches is available. Forentertainment, TME, alocal upcoming rock band,will be playing on themain stage to keep thecrowd in a festive mood.

After watching thisyear’s parade – Green

Township 200 Years Old –families can walk down tothe fair and enter at theHomelawn Avenueentrance. Runners fromthe 1 Mile Race throughCheviot can head right tothe fair to enjoy bever-ages, food and fun.Games, rides and exhibitswill be open for all toenjoy.

Start your weekend offearly and treat the kids toa night of fun that won’tbreak the budget!

Thursday at the fair promises budget-friendly fun



Call 923-3111to advertise in CreativeLiving


West side resident MattRoth has been followingin his father’s footsteps.

“I’ve always looked upto my dad, he’s been aninspiration to me,” saysRoth. “The honesty andethics he’s taught me willbe with me forever.”

Roth took over theaccounting firm his fatherstarted 50 years, hasserved in the KiwanisClub, and now he’s serv-ing in a role his fatherheld several years ago –Grand Marshal of theHarvest Home FairParade.

QQ:: HHooww ddooeess iitt ffeeeell ttoo bbeennaammeedd ggrraanndd mmaarrsshhaall??

A: It’s a great honor.It’s humbling. There aremany others just asdeserving as me. When Iwas told I was selected, Iwas very thankful andspeechless.

QQ:: WWhhaatt aarree yyoouu llooookkiinnggffoorrwwaarrdd ttoo tthhee mmoosstt aatt

tthhiiss ppaarraaddee??A: I guess I’m looking

forward to being recog-nized for the effort I putin to the community. Ithink that it is very impor-tant to give back to thecommunity.

QQ:: WWhhaatt’’ss yyoouurr ffaavvoorriitteetthhiinngg aabboouutt tthhee ffaaiirr??

A: I think my favoritething is to see, not onlymy kids, but all kids run-ning around playinggames and riding therides.

QQ:: WWhhaatt mmaakkeess tthheeHHaarrvveesstt HHoommee FFaaiirr ssoossppeecciiaall??

A: It’s a communitything. It gets people out toenjoy the last few days ofsummer together.

QQ:: WWhhyy iiss tthhee ppaarraaddee aassppeecciiaall eevveenntt??

A: The parade is spe-cial because it’s beengoing on for so long. Ialways went to the parade

when I was growing up.It’s a tradition that youcan’t explain. People puttheir chairs out three daysbefore the event so theycan save their spots towatch the parade. The tra-dition of it is so neat.

QQ:: WWhhaatt mmaakkeess aa ggooooddppaarraaddee??

A: A parade is good fall the people enjoy whatis coming through.

QQ:: DDoo yyoouu rreemmeemmbbeerr yyoouurrffiirrsstt ppaarraaddee??

A: I was probablyabout 1 when I startedgoing, so I don’t remem-ber it. My parents took usevery year.

QQ:: WWhhaatt wwaass yyoouurrffaavvoorriittee tthhiinngg aabboouutt tthheeppaarraaddee wwhheenn yyoouu wweerree aakkiidd??

A: The Shrines alwaysput on a good show.That’s what I rememberthe most.

Q&A with Grand Marshal Matt Roth

In 36 years, HarvestHome Fair-goers havebecome pretty familiarwith the face of ConnieWatson. Watson, 88, oper-ates the register in themain dining room.

“I’ve had people say, ‘IfI didn’t see you here, Iwouldn’t think it’sHarvest Home.’ They’veseen me there for solong,” she says.

Watson becameinvolved with the fairthrough her first late hus-band, a longtimeKiwanian.

QQ:: WWhhaatt’’ss yyoouurr ffaavvoorriitteeffaaiirr ffoooodd??

A: I suppose the barbe-cue and the fish on Friday.

We always have fish onFriday. Whatever I eat ispretty good.

QQ:: WWhhaatt ddoo yyoouu eennjjooyymmoosstt aabboouutt yyoouurr wwoorrkk aatttthhee rreeggiisstteerr??

A: I’ve made manyfriends over the years. It’sbeen a lot of fun. I get tosee people I may only seeonce a year. I like people.I’m a people person.

QQ:: WWhhaatt hhaass bbeeeenn tthheebbiiggggeesstt cchhaannggee yyoouu’’vveesseeeenn aatt tthhee ffaaiirr??

A: Well, we have realregisters now. Before wehad just a box with com-partments to work with.It’s been great having realregisters. Before, you had

to figure it all in our headwhich is OK but some-times people would ques-tion you and that holdsup the line while youexplain the change.

QQ:: WWhhaatt aaddvviiccee wwoouullddyyoouu ggiivvee ttoo ffuuttuurree vvoolluunn--tteeeerrss??

A: I really have noadvice but if you like peo-ple, this is a wonderfulplace to be. Everyone is sonice. It’s also interesting.

QQ:: WWhhaatt’’ss yyoouurr ffaavvoorriitteetthhiinngg ttoo ddoo aatt tthhee ffaaiirr??

A: I never leave therestaurant. It’s just one ofthose things. I’d just assoon be there at the regis-ter.

Q&A with longtime Harvest Home volunteer Connie Watson

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Michael P. Rolfes, amember of the Cheviot-Westwood Kiwanis Clubsince 2001, is the CEO ofOfficial Investigations &Security Services Inc.located at 3291 NorthBend Road Suite 3,Cincinnati, OH 45239-8601.

This is his 26th consec-utive year working theHarvest Home Fair, onlymissing three days andputting in more than 1,000hours of service duringthat time.

After speaking withseveral clients who werewanting a means of self-defense, but were notinterested in obtainingtheir concealed handgunlicenses, he contactedTaser International, Inc.about becoming a licensedcivilian Taser dealer. Hewas quickly approved.The C2 Taser is TaserInternational’s most pop-ular civilian Taser. It is thesize of a flashlight and

can be easily worn on thebelt, carried in a purse orworn with youriPod/MP3 player.

The C2 Taser works byfiring two darts at the tar-get up to 15 feet. Thedarts penetrate the cloth-ing and/or skin and dis-charge an electrical cur-rent into the individualcausing Neuro MuscularIncapacitation (NMI) forup to 30 seconds. Thisgives the person time toset the Taser down andquickly leave the area.Every Taser cartridge isloaded with Anti-FelonIdentification (AFID)System tags which allowlaw enforcement to con-tact Taser and verify whothe owner of the Taser is.

If you must use theTaser and leave it at thescene to protect yourselfor your family, Taser willreplace your unit for youat no cost for the life ofyour Taser.

The retail price of the

C2 Taser with integratedflashlight and laser sightis $349.99. However, dur-ing the month ofSeptember 2009, you cango to the online store andenter “HHOME” in thecheckout cart to save $50off the price of any C2Taser.

In order to purchase aC2 Taser, you must be 18years of age, have a dri-ver’s license or state ID,and must not have beenconvicted of a felonyoffense. You must be ableto pass a criminal back-ground check online toactivate the Taser. No con-cealed handgun license isrequired in Ohio orKentucky but is requiredin Indiana to carry theTaser on your person inpublic.

To order, visit us atwww.c2taserstore.com toplace your order today orcall 931-7448 if you havequestions!

Official Investigations & SecurityServices Inc. is Cincinnati'sWest side civilian taser dealer

Are you trying to loseweight, gain weight orhave more energy? ShakeShack Nutrition, 6701Ruwes Oak at RyboltRoad, has just the answer.

Shake Shack, opened inApril by LaureenNiehaus-Beckner andGary Niehaus, is dedicat-ed to improving the nutri-tional health of its clients.Clients receive a specialshake which comes in 52flavors from strawberry

cheesecake to chocolatecaramel cappuccino, andgreen herbal tea to boostenergy, burn fat and pro-vide antioxidants. Theshakes are meal replace-ment because they containa high amount of protein,vitamins, minerals andnutrients. Niehaus saidthe experience includes abody composition andwellness profile to trackprogress. In these stressfultimes, it is even more

important to be vigilant ofour health.

Starting Sept. 15 ShakeShack is offering a Back toSchool Weight LossChallenge for school per-sonnel. Niehaus says theywant to focus on the well-being of the very peoplewho care for our children.The Shake Shack is aunique West side destina-tion worth checking out!For more information call574-7200.

Visit the Shake Shack



Angel’s Touch NursingCare and the Kiwanis Clubare quality organizationsthat strive to meet theneeds of the community.Bonnie Perrino has been aKiwanis Club memberalmost as long as she hasowned Angel’s TouchNursing Care Inc. andbelieves both organizationshave similar missions.

Angel’s Touch is a pri-vate-pay, home healthagency that can help yourloved ones remain in theirhomes with the assistancethey need from welltrained, personable care-givers all of whom arebonded and insured. Youcan provide them withhome care from one of theoldest, most reliable agen-cies on the west side ofHamilton County. Angel’sTouch Nursing Care pro-viding assistance for fami-lies like yours for overtwenty years. Being ableto stay in the comfort,security and familiarity of

their own home is veryimportant to people asthey age. With this assis-tance many families areable to allow their parentsto continue their goldenyears in the warmth andcomfort of their homes.Care is available forpatients with needs thatvary from those needingminimum assistance tofull nursing care.

The staff at Angel’sTouch can perform a mul-titude of tasks thatinclude – meal prepara-tion, medicationreminders, grocery shop-ping, personal care, etc.They can also providecomforting companion-ship and overnight respitefor family members. Theycan accommodate anyschedule that is needed,from one hour to 24 hoursa day. For information call661-4111 – Angel’s TouchNursing Care is located at3619 Harrison Avenue inCheviot.

Angel’s Touch NursingCare, the Kiwanis ClubWorking together tobetter the community

www.harvesthomefair.com

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The Geiler Plumbing,Heating, and AirConditioning Co. beganoperating in 1885. Sincethen it has been familyowned and operated byfour generations of theGeiler family.

Located on GlenwayAvenue, in the heart ofWestern Hills, the compa-ny specializes in deliver-ing honest solutions fortheir customers’ plumb-ing, piping, and environ-mental needs for theirbusinesses and homes.

Geiler is proud of theirhighly trained andlicensed personnel.Professionally trainedemployees are constantly

updated on new technolo-gy, equipment, and tools.Geiler is one of the area’soldest family-owned busi-nesses with an upstandingreputation for adhering tocourteous, prompt, andsafe customer service.They also have a livevoice answering serviceavailable 24 hours a dayto ensure that their cus-tomers can receive emer-gency service around theclock.

Geiler provides severaldifferent services for bothresidential and commer-cial customers includingplumbing, heating and airconditioning, and refriger-ation.

Personnel are uni-formed, fully insured,licensed, and certified inOhio, Kentucky andIndiana. They typicallyuse flat rate pricing sothat their customers willknow upfront whatexpenses to expect.

Geiler stands by themotto that no job is toosmall and that is why theyhave been in business for119 years.

For more informationor to schedule an appoint-ment, please call 574-1200.Visit their booth atHarvest Home Fair tolearn more about GeilerCo.

Geiler Co. serves by motto:‘No job is too small’

The family team,Marilyn Holt and JessicaTotton-Miller, of Gump-Holt Funeral Home isproud of its service to theWest-side community.

Funeral home ads usu-ally stress quiet, dignifiedservice, reverent care,sympathetic understand-ing, and a reputation forattention to detail.

Actually, however,when funeral home serv-ices are needed, the selec-tion nearly is alwaysmade for reasons of repu-tation. Through the years,the Gump-Holt FuneralHome, located at 3440Glenmore Ave. in Cheviot,has earned a good reputa-

tion.“We believe that a

funeral director should bea vibrant member of thecommunity, as well as atrustworthy business per-son,” Marilyn, a memberof the Cheviot-WestwoodKiwanis Club says.

Gump-Holt FuneralHome has been providingquality service to commu-nity members for morethan 65 years.

Marilyn and her grand-daughter Jessica do every-thing in their power toensure that wishes arecarried out implicitly.Most importantly, theybelieve that Gump-HoltFuneral Home’s foremost

responsibility is to see tothe mental, physical, andemotional well-being oftheir client and the client’sfamily and friends in theirtime of need.

“We believe that funer-al directors should be sen-sitive to all their clients’needs as individuals, andwe have tried to recognizethe many intricate needsof those seeking our serv-ices,” explains Marilyn.“These are our standardsand we are proud ofthem.”

For more informationor quality services callGump-Holt FuneralHome at 661-0590.

Gump-Holt Funeral Home:Quality servicefor more than 65 years

www.harvesthomefair.com


Five years ago in May,Sharon Christophersonopened the doors ofChristopherson & ClarkHearing Center at 6570Glenway Ave. For the pre-vious 29 years she hadbeen building her reputa-tion and expertise as anaudiologist by working atthe University ofCincinnati MedicalCenter, as well as withseveral other audiologicaland ENT practices. Todaywith her office manager,Amy Smith, she enjoysthe independence andopportunity to do it herway. To her that meansgoing beyond the merefitting of hearing devices.She knows that impairedhearing relies on morethan placing a hearingdevice in a patient’s ear. Itmeans understanding anindividual’s needs andpatiently helping themthrough the hearingadjustment process. Hergoal is to offer state-of-the-art services and prod-ucts at competitive prices.

Sharon enjoys keepingabreast of the latest hear-ing technology so that shecan continually improveher patients’ quality oflife. Her favorite new lineof products consists ofwireless accessories fortoday’s hearing devices.These accessories connecthearing aids to the TV,phone and much more,allowing for a richer andmore enjoyable hearingexperience.

In addition to workingwith people in her office,Sharon likes to get outinto the community andpresent public serviceseminars on hearing,

hearing loss and copingwith hearing loss. Thesetalks have been found tobe informative not only tothose who have hearingloss, but to their friendsand family members aswell. She feels that themore informed people areabout this ailment, thebetter able they are toovercome its effects.

To further enhanceeducation on hearing,Sharon offers a compli-mentary copy of theConsumer Guide toHearing Aids. This publi-cation compares 28brands of hearing aids tohelp consumers makeinformed choices. Thebooks are available bycalling 598-9444 to requesta copy.

Find out how you or aloved one may enjoyimproved hearing by tak-ing advantage of a com-plimentary hearing con-sultation atChristopherson & ClarkHearing Center. Call 598-9444 to schedule anappointment.

Christopherson & Clark Hearing Center turns 5


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Growing your Westside business or planningto retire? Kehoe FinancialAdvisors can help with allof your financial goalsincluding your invest-ment and risk manage-ment needs.

Kehoe FinancialAdvisors, a fee-basedservice, has been provid-ing comprehensive finan-cial services to West-sidebusiness owners and resi-dents for more than 25years and has built theirpractice on providingsolutions and service.Their services includesmall business planningsuch as business succes-sion strategies, employ-ment benefits strategies,and executive benefits

strategies. They also offerservices to individuals.

Kehoe FinancialAdvisors has built theirsolid reputation on theirpersonalized servicesused to develop cus-tomized programs. Theirteam of investment pro-fessionals strive to protectand strengthen eachclient’s long-term finan-cial goals. Kehoe FinancialAdvisors planners are anintegral part of each stepin the planning process.Their corporate policy isto follow a planning strat-egy that entails threestages: Developmentalphase, problem/solutionphase, and ongoingreview phase.

Interested business

owners can visit their Website, www.kehoe-finan-cial.com, for more infor-mation on available serv-ices. You can also accessmarket information,industry research, andsearch other useful linksfrom their site. Currentclients can view and fol-low their accounts on adaily basis on a securelink on this site. You’llappreciate the securityyou’ll feel from dealingwith the professionals atKehoe Financial Advisors.

For further informationor to speak directly withone of Kehoe FinancialServices’ professionals,call 481-8555, or visit themat their office in the Tri-county area.

Kehoe Financial Advisors:Loyally looking out for you,your small business

When people on theWest side want pizza,there’s one place that isfast becoming a favoriteand that is WerkhausPizza & Pasta, located at3637 Werk Road.

It’s really no wonderthat Werkhaus Pizza &Pasta is enjoying a finereputation. There’ssomething for everymember of the family,and it’s easy on the

pocketbook as well.They have excellent

calzones, hoagies, fresh-made pastas and salads.

In addition to their tra-ditional pizza they alsohave a selection of stuffedand specialty pizzasincluding their deliciousBBQ Chicken Pizza.

There are probably afew Harvest Home Fairreaders who have neverbeen to Werkhaus Pizza &

Pasta and they want totake this opportunity toextend an invitation. Try itonce, and you’ll sure to beback again and again.

So next time you’redreaming of pizza piledhigh with cheese, mush-rooms, sausage, peppers,and all your personalfavorite toppings head toWerkhaus Pizza & Pasta.

Call 451-9911 for deliv-ery.

Pizza, pasta, hoagiesand more made the right way

www.communitypress.comDon’t miss the opportunity to advertise in next year’s Harvest Home Fair program. Call 923-3111.

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