WestFest 2010

June 26-27, 2010

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WestFest is back again

By Jill Rooksberry | Contributor Summer just isn’t summer until the season’s biggest two-day party hits the West Side. This year WestFest will take place June 26 from 1 to 11 p.m. and June 27 from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.in the heart of Cheviot at the corner of Glenmore and Harrison.

Every year the folks at the CheviotWestwood Community Association put countless hours and boundless energy into bringing this event to life and this year they are excited to welcome Local 12 as the new presenting sponsor of WestFest.

Channel 12 News Director Elbert Tucker is looking forward to getting the word out about WestFest and to an all-around successful event.

“This is a great new opportunity for us and we are looking forward to working with the organizers to make it a great event,” Tucker said.

Peggy Sullivan is a co-chair of WestFest and believes that this year will be another banner year for the festival.

“Last year was a record year for us and we would love to exceed that this year,” Sullivan said. “As always, we hope for good weather and a fun family event for all ages.”

Summer just isn’t summer until the season’s biggest two-day party hits the West Side.

What started out nine years ago as a one-day street fair to showcase West Side eateries while doing something positive for the city of Cheviot has turned into a twoday extravaganza full of music, food and good old fashion family fun.

Chris Baker has been co-chairing the event for eight years and is happy to say that the food at the festival is still full of authentic West Side offerings.

“We’ve always wanted restaurants and people from the West Side to be represented and it truly is a taste of the West Side,” Baker said.

Festivalgoers should come hungry

this year as there will be more than 20 food booths and of course the ever-popular pickle-eating contest sponsored by West Side landmark, Maury’s Tiny Cove.

In addition to the food there will be more than 80 other booths displaying arts and crafts and wares from various businesses. Frisch's is sponsoring the first aid and Pioneer is sponsoring the beer garden.

The Cheviot Sports Tavern Car Show draws large crowds on the Sunday of the festival with same-day registration for this event taking place from 9 a.m -1 p.m followed by an awards ceremony from 3:30-4:30.

Cheviot United Methodist Church pulls out all the stops with their Kidz Zone where families can come and enjoy affordable rides and games without breaking the bank. This year there will be special visitors to the Kidz Zone when

the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens makes its debut at the festival with some of their favorite animal friends.

Local bands and dance troupes will be providing toe-tapping entertainment on the Bud Light and Corona Stages all day and into the night throughout the duration of the festival.

Shuttle service will be running back and forth between the Western Hills Dillard’s and downtown Cheviot starting at 3 p.m. and running throughout the day so finding that perfect parking spot is no problem.

Can’t get enough WestFest fun?

Head out to the WestFest Kickoff that will take place Friday night from 5 p.m10:30 p.m with a ceremonial keg tapping, beer and live music.

Information on WestFest can be found at www.westfest.info.

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WestFest Kick-Off Party to be held June 25, features ‘Amazing Race’

By Jill Rooksberry | Contributor Festival lovers can help start WestFest off right this year with the WestFest Kick-Off Party 5 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. Friday, June 25, in the Municipal Lot off of Harrison Avenue behind Second Street Saloon and the Cheviot Café.

Cheviot Mayor Sam Keller and his wife Connie are excited about hosting this event and thought it was time to bring it

back after a several year hiatus.

“We thought it would be a good idea to bring back the KickOff party because it is a lot of fun,” Mayor Keller said. “There has been talk of turning WestFest into a three-day event and who knows, this could be the beginning of that.”

Mayor Keller’s daughter, Brittany Keller has been hard at work helping to make this a successful party and thinks it will help get the people pumped up

for the festival.

“We are trying to get people geared up for WestFest,” said Keller. “I was born and raised in Cheviot and it is always so neat to see the community come together for this event.”

The Kick-Off party will be the site of the first Amazing WestFest Race, which will pit local businesses against each other in a series of backyard games including a balloon toss and a threelegged race.

First- and second-place winners of the race will win not only a trophy for their efforts, but also some serious bragging rights around the neighborhood.

In addition to the race there will be NYPD pizza, beer, live music, rides and the ceremonial tapping of the WestFest keg by local World War II veteran Jim McCarthy. When asked if he was ready for the all-important responsibility of the keg tapping McCarthy was all confidence.

“I’m an old hand at tapping beer kegs, but up until now it has been mostly in my basement,” McCarthy joked.

With the festival atmosphere in high gear and the friendly competition for local businesses in full swing the WestFest KickOff promises to be party worthy of the West Side.

“West Siders always like a good party,” Mayor Keller said.

CWCA’s Outstanding Young Citizens of 2010 More than 80 years ago ing is a list of the 2010 Outthe Cheviot-Westwood standing Young Citizens.

Business Association, now St. Catherine School the Cheviot-Westwood Luke Feist Community Association, Rachel Horn was formed.

Throughout the years, many programs and endeav- St. Martin of Tours School Olivai Maltry ors have been initiated by the Ryan Lohbeck association. One such program is the Outstanding St. Aloysius School Young Citizen Award BanJack Armstrong quet, started in 1964.

Claire Garbsch It has provided an excellent showcase for each year’s students who have Our Lady of Lourdes demonstrated the qualities Christopher Rosing of leadership and moral Sarah Clark strength.

Tyler Harley In 2005, CWCA teamed Lauren Leesman up with the Thomas J. Rebold Foundation for Bridgetown Middle School Youth Performing Arts.

Evan Merk Last year, $12,000 in Brandon Phillips grants were awarded to area Courtney Brown schools in support of their Emma McCarthy performing arts. The follow-

West wood School Jaymin Harris Jade Evans

St. Ignatius School Zachary Andrews Hannah Geckle Nathan Haberthy Erin Helmers

Matthew Kulhmann Kaitlyn Luckey Benjamin Weibel Madison Woodard

Cheviot School Victoria Austin Dennis Leppert

Call 687-4614 to advertise in next year’s

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Get your picture drawn at the caricatures booth at WestFest.

Face-painting is a popular activity.

The duck pond is a fun game for kids.

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Music abounds the streets! Check out the list of entertainers on page 11.

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There are a variety of games available for all ages at WestFest with The Kids Zone features many fantastic rides. great prizes offered.

Several bands are scheduled to perform this year. Check out pages 7 and 8 for their bios.

WestFest is great for the entire family.

Have fun at the fun house.

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Association creates awareness, solutions

By Melissa Hayden | Editor

CWCA has also assisted the city with the streetscape plan, refurbishFor more than 80 years one organization has been ment of the Cheviot city raising awareness and ris- cemetery on Harrison Avenue, and Charlie the ing up with solutions to police dog. make the Cheviot-WestThe group also gives wood community a great back funds to local schools place to work, live, and through the Thomas J. play.

Rebold Foundation and “It’s important to be the Young Citizens Banaware of what goes on quet, a recognition proand what needs to go on gram started by CWCA in in a community – that’s 1964. what this group does,” The next project on their Cheviot-Westwood Comlist is the Harvest Home munity Association PresiLodge project. Kroner dent Ray Kroner said details are said. “We still being ironed are aware out. and make “Our goals efforts to are to keep raise The CWCA meets at thriving and funds to 6 p.m. the third growing address Wednesday monthly membership needs in at the Cheviot and awareness the comMunicipal Building. of what the city munity.” needs so keep it The thriving,” he said. “And Cheviot-Westwood we’re only as strong as our Community Association, members.” formerly known as the And what a strong Cheviot-Westwood Busimembership it is. Each ness Association is comyear members volunteer to prised of local businesses organize their major fundand residents. The group raiser, WestFest, a two-day supports many efforts street festival drawing within the community. more than 30,000 people to Their impact can be felt the community. The funds throughout the year from generated by this festival the summer time as the group support the commu- are reinvested in the comnity swimming pool, help- munity through projects such as the above mening to keep costs low, to tioned. the holidays as the group “Westfest is the tool that helps the city fund their allows us to raise money annual nativity display to give back to the comand Christmas lights.

Getting involved

The CWCA supports a variety of community activities including their major fund-raiser, WestFest.

munity,” said Peggy Sullivan, organizer and 10-year CWCA member. “It also showcases the hometown charm that Cheviot has to offer to families and businesses.”

According to Sullivan people “do care” about where they live and the CWCA gives them a chance to give back.

Chris Baker, another WestFest organizer and 10year member agreed.

“CWCA is important because it gives us away for the residents and businesses to work together and know each other needs,” she said. “Together we work with the City Government and keep them aware of our needs and concerns.”

Fifteen-year member and WestFest organizer Bonnie Perrino said the association has allowed the community to grow.

“Working together with the businesses of this city has helped our community continue to grow and thrive during this difficult economical time in this state and country,” said she explained. “The hard work of all of our members has reaped great rewards. We hope to continue our efforts and improving this growing city”

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Sponsors are foundation of festival Jeff and Charlie

By Jill Rooksberry | Contributor WestFest could not be the successful community good time that it has continued to be for the last nine years if it were not for the major sponsors who step up every year to help make it happen.

This year those sponsors include Western Hills Kroger, Walgreens with Take Care Health Clinic, Heidelberg, Cheviot Auto Body Carstar, Western Hills Chic-fil-A, and Cincinnatus Savings and Loan.

Western Hills Kroger has been serving the neighborhood for five years now and is making its debut as a major sponsor of WestFest this year.

Troy Tenhundfeld is an assistant manager at the Western Hills Kroger and is proud to get in on the WestFest action.

“We decided to sponsor this year so we can get out into and help the community a little bit more,” Tenhundfeld said.

The Kroger booth, staffed by Kroger employees who have volunteered to work the event, will be donating all its proceeds to the Thomas J Rebold Foundation.

Walgreens along with Take Care Health Clinic, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Walgreens is excited to be a first-time major sponsor of WestFest this year.

Paul Bushman is the manager at Western Hills

Walgreens and is looking forward to being a being a part of the festivities this year.

“We are letting people know that Walgreens is an active part of the community,” Bushman said.

Heidelberg and Budweiser have supported WestFest since the first year of the event. Lee Oberlag is vice president of communications for Heidelberg and thinks beer and festivals go hand in hand.

“What’s a good street festival without a cold Bud or Bud Light,” Oberlag said. “We’re proud to give back to the neighborhoods and people who enjoy the beers we distribute.”

Cheviot Auto Body Carstar has been sponsoring WestFest from the beginning as well.

Jack Ellis owns the business as well as Colerain Collision Carstar and he loves the hometown feel of the festival.

“It’s a neat event for the West Side because the whole town gets involved,” Ellis said.

This year Carstar is donating its booth to the Cincinnati chapter of the Chrome Divas, an organization of women motorcycle riders.

The Chrome Divas will in turn be donating 100 percent of the profits from their booth to breast cancer research.

Western Hills Chic-filA opened in November of

last year and is eager to show its support for its new neighbors by being a first time sponsor of WestFest this year.

Owner Ken Wilson recognizes that the West Side is rich with tradition and culture and WestFest is where they converge.

“The West Side is a community steeped in tradition and family oriented where people appreciate quality,” Wilson said.

Chic-fil-A is not open on Sundays in order to give their employees time with their families.

With that in mind, they have decided to donate their booth on the Sunday of the festival to the community as a place where they can sit and enjoy time with family, friends and neighbors.

This will be the ninth year in a row that Cincinnatus Savings and Loan

has been a major sponsor of WestFest. Kristina Glassford is vice president, director of branch operations and corporate sales for Cincinnatus.

“Cincinnatus Savings and Loan is honored to once again be a Major Sponsor of WestFest,” Glassford said.

“We are extremely proud to be able to show our support to our local communities.

This year Cincinnatus is donating the profits from their booth to the Cheviot library.

Peggy Sullivan is a cochair for WestFest and she cannot say enough about how important the sponsors are to the success of the event.

“Without our sponsors this event would not be possible,” Sullivan said.

“They are the foundation which we build off of.”

By Patricia A. Scheyer | Contributor Officer Jeff Patton feels fairly safe as he patrols Cheviot. He has a partner – a 2-year-old German Shepherd named Charlie.

“Charlie and I have been patrolling together for about a year and three months,” said Patton, who has been with the Cheviot police force since 1994.

“In that time, he has helped with the apprehension of eight people, but never once has he ever bitten anyone.” He chuckled.

“People tend to listen a little better if they see the dog.”

Patton knew when he went to the police academy that he wanted to have a dog to assist with the police work. He began approaching his chief, David Voss, and Mayor Sam Keller, to see if they would give the OK.

Officer Jeff Patton and Charlie.

But the answer was always no, because they didn’t have the money for a dog. So Patton turned to the community to the raise funds.

“My initial goal was to raise about $27,000,” Patton stated. “As it turned out, I raised $35,000 in four months. Everybody seemed to support the idea.”

Charlie has been a great addition. “Charlie is a great asset to the force,” Voss said. “All the other officers like him, and we are fortunate to have him.”

June 26-27, 2010

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The Billdozer can be described as a unique mix of the experimental, the abstract, harsh, grating, unstructured, blasting, squeaky, speedy, slow, eerie and strangely compelling and the absurd.

Distinctive features of the music and the use of unpredictable song formats along with a number of different musical genres.

The Billdozer only has three people: bassist/lead vocals Tim O’Sullivan, guitarist John Williams and drummer Kevin Adkins. The Billdozer has had many good responses from fans, people and sound guys about their live shows.

The Billdozer has a Facebook page and MySpace page, www.myspace.com/billdozers

2010 Entertainment BusTed

Cuzn Eddie

Bluefish Bluefish is a high energy classic rock band with a tight, dynamic, and punchy vibe. The five of them, all hailing from the west side of Cincinnati, channel their diverse musical experience into a melting pot of swirling guitars, chest thumping rhythms, and familiar favorites. Their live show aims for variety and danceability, with multiple sets spanning both classic and modern rock. They often throw a delicious curve ball of soul, funk, and even a little disco to keep the crowd guessing, moving, and wanting more. Bluefish will make you want to sing along, dance, and hold your lighter (or cell phone) up high.

BusTed BusTed, Cincinnati’s hardest rockin’ band, is a true mix of rock, pop, blues, funk and good ole rock and roll … covering music from the classic rock of yesterday to the slammin’ sounds of today they bring a high energy, party attitude to the stage with their own brand of good time music.

Hitting the road during the summer of 2008, BusTed covered Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio, attracting new fans wherever they go with a lust for perform-

ing surpassed by no one. From Aerosmith to ZZ Top, nothing is left untouched in their assault on rock and roll.

BusTed members are seasoned musicians with years of experience playing the local scene with various groups over the years. Formed in the fall of 2007, they have found a lineup of musicians that have different musical backgrounds that when put together creates a magic that literally rocks the house.

Come see for yourself as they play across the Tristate area this summer. BusTed is composed of Kurt Kishler, lead vocals, Geoff Drake, guitar, Scott Kass, bass, and Dennis Gates, drums Check out the website page www.myspace.com/bustedtheband.

Cincinnati Kinderballet The Cincinnati Kinderballet is the performing wing of the Anneliese von Oettingen School of Ballet, now in its 62nd year of sharing the art of ballet with the tristate area. Founded by Anneliese von Oettingen in 1948, the school proudly carries on traditions of classical ballet technique through positive reinforcement and creative storytelling techniques. Their “European Methods” place students first in a nurturing, artistic, familyfriendly environment. Classes are available for ages 4 through adult, beginner through pre-professional levels.

Plenty of performing opportunities are available through The Kinderballet for ages 8 through adult. For information visit www.avoballet.org or call 481-0092.

been playing to packed crowds at various events such as Bockfest, The Cincy Blues Fest, The Beer Barons Weekend, The Delhi Skirt Game and The Winter Blues Fest.

Their calendar is also full with dates at various venues around the Tristate area along with upcoming events like the Greater Anderson Days, WestFest, the Taste of Delhi and the City Of Harrison Summer Concert Series. For more information visit www.thetunaproject.com.

Country Steps Cloggers Most of their music is country. Some of the songs are bluegrass and rock. The Country Steps Cloggers are a clogging group based in Westwood, practicing at the Westwood Town Hall. The group’s main objective is to have fun dancing at local festivals, schools and nursing homes.

Clogging is a great way to have fun and get some exercise. The group, under the direction of Pam Bachmann, has members of all ages. While most of the

Bluefish

Cuzn Eddie Cuzn Eddie is a mix of baby boomers and thirtysomethings who pay tribute to the classic southern rock, country, and classic hits from the 1970s and ‘80s. Featuring music by The Eagles, you’ll love the tight guitar work and stacked vocal harmonies of Cuzn Eddie.

All members are 20-year veterans of the local music scene playing rock, country, gospel and bluegrass. Band members include: Don Bauer, lead vocals and drums; Greg Levy, vocals electric guitar, acoustic guitar, electric slide guitar, flute, and banjo; Kerry Smith, vocals, bass, electric guitar; and Andy Mallory vocals, lead electric guitar, and mandolin.

For more information, demo/song list, and booking information, visit www.cuzneddie.com.

Downtown Country Band

Chuck Brisbin & the Tuna Project Chuck Brisbin & the Tuna Project play their own mix of rock, R&B and blues that they call “Rock-n-Blues.”

Formed in the summer of 2007, “the Tuna Project” has

dances are done to country music, they also include some rock, Irish and bluegrass music. Stop by Thursday evenings at the Westwood Town Hall and join them. Or check out the website at http://home.fuse.net/cscloggers.

Chuck Brisbin & the Tuna Project

These five young men have taken the Kentucky music scene by storm with their unique brand of roots music. The Downtown County Band has broken the mold and focused their talents on an untapped archive of early twentieth century African-American music.

Dressed in vintage old-time apparel, these boys will change your idea of roots music. Recognized by the Lexington Arts Foundation in 2008 as an example of artistic excellence, The DCB has blazed a trail across Kentucky and surrounding states. They have played countless venues and been featured on radio and television.

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English Channel English Channel is the only Cincinnati area band providing the music of a generation. The group formed in early 2003 and consists of drummer Alan Kallmeyer, keyboardist John Riedel, bassist Gary Edmondson, guitarist Tom Harmon and singer Vicki Monahan. Tom and Gary played together for four years in another Cincinnati cover band, as did Alan and John. Vicki joined the band in mid-2008.

English Channel focuses on covering the rock and roll influences of their youth, most of it being British pop/rock, but their performance also includes what they believe to be an important nod to some great American music from the same piece of time.

That being the case, you get to hear songs by groups such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Kinks, The Yardbirds, Moody Blues, Jefferson Airplane, The Doors and Janis Joplin. So, for English Channel… it’s about music of a generation.

Visit the website at www.englishchannelband.com.

F5 The F5 band formed three years ago in Cincinnati and is one of the hottest rock bands on the rise. F5 members are: Travis Saunders, lead vocals; Toy Hobbs, guitar; Ron Hall, guitar; Devon Byrd, bass; and Joey Gates, drums.

The band delivers a high-energy performance every time they step on a stage and with great songs ranging from ZZ Top and Kid Rock to Billy Idol and AC/DC it will be a show to remember.

For more information, go to cincyf5 on MySpace.

Meridian Formed in the summer of 1990, Meridian is the Cincinnati-based acoustic duo of Criss Henry and Karen Dietrich. Playing covers and originals, they are mainly influenced by the acoustic rock sound of the 1970s.

Describing their sound as eclectic-acoustic folk rock, or “Folk-n-Roll,” they have performed regionally in various venues including bars, coffeehouses, wineries and festivals. Meridian is currently working on its first full-length CD. Faubush Hill The atmosphere of the music, the warmth of the melody and the truth of the lyrics, all make Faubush Hill an exhilarating wind of artistic expression.

Check them out at www.faubushhill.com

Groove Crew Groove Crew was formed to bring the essence of soul music back to the Cincinnati area! From spot-on vocals to the highest energy show you’ve seen in this region, the Groove Crew band wants each audience member to walk away with a smile on their face and rhythm in their shoes!

Created from a dream in 2007, the band consists of Dan Berton, bass, Jeff Verrillo, drums, Saul Schneider, keyboard, Matt Arnold, guitar, Brian Massie, sax, Chris Moore, trumpet, “Lady” Joya Kennedy, vocals, and Galen “the Soulman” Gordon, vocals. It’s fun for the whole family!

JustUs

Faubush Hill Faubush Hill provides a progressive mix of warm, atmospheric, original songs that blend musical elements including roots, bluegrass, country, blues, rock and folk.

Their debut CD, “Beneath A Jealous Moon,” offers a collection of 14 songs from those combined elements, producing a fresh, heartfelt offering, of original music with beautiful melodies, introspective and humorous lyrics, and wonderful harmonies from the songwriting husband-and-wife team of Kevin and Robin Dalton.

A Cincinnati-based music group performing an intriguing docket of today’s pop/rock and yesterday’s classics. Since hitting the Cincinnati scene nearly nine years ago, JustUs has continually expanded its horizons, gigging throughout the Tristate area.

The JustUs band will drive it’s audiences to a sweat-crazed extravaganza. Ultimately, it’s JustUs’ live shows that generate the most enthusiastic reviews… “you gotta be there to know!”

Members include Mark Parrette, lead vocals, Doug Perry, drums and vocals, Sissy Perry, lead, rhythm, vocals, Don Black, bass, and Mike Beavan, lead, rhythm, vocals. Visit www.myspace.com/justuscinci for more information.

My Girl Friday My Girl Friday is one of Cincinnati’s popular rock cover bands. Playing a variety of popular 1990s rock favorites to what’s hot on today’s radio.

My Girl Friday leaves it all on the stage with highenergy performances, professional musicianship and incredible harmonies to some of your favorite artists such as the Foo Fighters, Stone Temple Pilots, Seven Mary Three, 3 Doors Down, Goo Goo Dolls, Gin Blossoms, Pearl Jam, Green Day, Kings of Leon, Creed, Eve 6, Bush, and Lit just to name a few.

Close your eyes, you will think you are in front of the actual artists. Come hang out, tap your toes and move your feet to one of the area’s widely popular rock party cover bands.

Visit www.mygirlfridayrocks.com for more information and party details.

F5

Reload Reload is a horn-based, rock, R&B and soul band centered in southwest Montgomery County. Reload was started by Mike Depew (trumpet, flugelhorn) in the spring of 2007 in the hopes of developing a viable rock band featuring horns from the Dayton/Cincinnati area.

In addition to six brass/reed players, Reload has six lead/background singers, two guitarists, two keyboardists, bass and drums with several players switching roles. This 13-person band armed with a large cache of killer rock/R&B arrangements is a force to be reckoned with.

Check them out at www.myspace.com/reloadcincy.

Rolle Signers

No Boundaries No Boundaries is Jen Mcintire, vocals and percussion, Bruce Scroggin, vocals, guitar and harmonica, Rick Harkness, drums and vocals, William Sager, bass and vocals, and Jimi Stauffer, lead guitar.

No Boundaries was formed in August of 2007.

They play a mix of classic rock, country, jazz and blues.

They have played all over town including O’Dells, Patrick’s, J’s Sports Bar, Pinney Woods, Hamilton Eagles, Batavia Eagles, Bright Festival and others.

They are looking forward to playing at WestFest this year!

Check out the website at www.myspace.com/noboundariesrocks.

Link-ette Show Team The Link-ette Show Team consists of girls 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 surrounding areas. They all take lessons from Judy Link School of Dance and Baton located in Cheviot.

Judy Link studio is offering a six-week summer program. It starts the week of July 7. For information, call 662-8049. The studio has relocated to 3826 North Bend Road.

Solid Six

Meridian

The Rolle Singers are Bridget Volle, Russell Morris and Andy Disney. Bridget and Russell sing traditional close harmony style country and folk songs. Russell plays guitar and Andy plays mandolin.

Playing together for only a couple of months, the Rolles have performed several times at venues such as the Southgate House, The Comet and the Mad Hatter. Some of their musical influences are The Blue Sky Boys, The Delmore Brothers, The Louvin Brothers and The Carter Family.

If you have an interest in old-time music, you will enjoy the Rolle Singers.

Visit the website at www.myspace.com/rollesingers.

Solid Six Solid Six is a modern rock trio hailing from Cincinnati with a heavy, melodic sound in the vein of such artists as Breaking Benjamin and Three Days Grace.

Since the release of their first EP, 2008’s The Darker Days, Solid Six has been aggressively bringing their intense live performance to venues all throughout the Midwest.

In addition to their ever-growing performance schedule across the region, they have been called upon to support many national artists, including American Bang, After Midnight Project, and Pop Evil.

Solid Six is currently supporting its full-length debut, 2010’s Escape to Anywhere.

For a more information, check out the website at www.myspace.com/solidsix.

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menu

Champions Grille

Hickory Joe’s BBQ

Gametime Burger $4 French Fries $2 Chicken Wings 5/$4 Stuffed Mushrooms 4/$3

Pulled Pork Sliders $3.00 Cole Slaw

Chick-fil-A Original Chicken Sandwich $3 Chargrilled, Caesar or Spicy Cool Wrap $6 Small Fruit Cup, Cole Slaw or Carrot & Raisin Salad $2 Small Chicken Salad $3.50 Lemon Pie or Cheesecake $2.50

City BBQ Buck-a-Bone Ribs $1 Pork Sandwich $5 Pulled Chicken Sandwich $5

Coconut Joe’s Shaved Ice $3

Family Fun Foods

Kroger Apple, peach, and cherry pie $1.50 per slice Fruit stand Fraffle for grills, Kroger gift cards, etc. $1

Louisiana Fish Bar Fish & Fries $3 Popcorn Shrimp $3 Funnel Cake Fries $2 Hush Puppies (Cajun or Regular) $2

Maury’s Tiny Cove BBQ Ribs $4 Gumbo $3 Bread Pudding $3 Mushrooms $3 Pickles $2 Chicken Caesar Wrap $3

Funnel Cake $5 Roasted Corn on the Cob $2.50 Deep Fried Oreos $3 Deep Fried Twinkies $3

NYPD Pizza

Gary’s Cheesecakes & Fine Desserts

Sandy’s Hilo

Plain Cheesecakes with toppings, Chocolate Covered Cheesecake on a Stick, Chocolate Turtle Cake, Chocolate Chip Walnut Pie & Crème Puffs, $3

Hilo $5 Fries $5 Chicken Wings $4

Graeter’s

Strasse Haus, Zoomer

Graeter's Big Scoops $3 Graeter's Chip Wheelie $3

Zoomer Mett $5 Brat $4 Feathered Fries $5 Squeezed Lemonade $3 & $5 Fruit Smoothie $5

Henke Winery Wine $.50, $3 and $4

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⁄4 Pizza Slice $3 Whole Pizza $10 Steak Hoagie $3

Grilled Cheese on a Stick $5 Roasted Almonds and Pecans $5 to $13

Sugar Mamma Concessions Lemonade Shakeups $2.50 &$4.50 Popcorn $2 Nachos $3.50 & $5

Sunny Side Grill Gyros $5 Chicken Gyros $5 Greek Fries $3 Baklava $2

Thai Taste Fried Rice with Chicken $5 General Tso Chicken $5 Crab Rangoon $3 Spring Roll $1.50

Tummy Treats Soft Serve Ice Cream Cones $2.25 Shake/Malts $3 Sundaes $3 Flurries $3.50 Banana Splits $4

Wassler Meats Goetta Sandwich, Brats, Metts, Hot Metts, Italian Sausage, onions and pickle – All $3.50

Weber’s Grill Hot Dogs $1 Worthmore Chili Coney $1.50 Chili Sandwich $2 Chili Bowl $2.50 Cone Zone Novelty Ice Cream $2 Cotton Candy $3 Cookies $3

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Entertainment schedule

Vroomvroom!

Saturday, June 26 Bud Light Stage 1-2 p.m. Kinder Ballet 2:30-3:30 p.m. Rolle Singers 4-5 p.m. F5 5:30-7 p.m. The Downtown County Band 7:30-9 p.m. Bluefish 9:30 -11 p.m. Reload

The All-American classic Car show, sponsored by The Cheviot Sports Tavern, will be held Sunday, June 27, at the corner of Glenmore and Harrison avenues. Registration will be 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. inside Cheviot Sports Tavern.

Corona Stage 1:30 -2:30 p.m. Link-ette Show Team 3-4 p.m. No Boundaries 4:30-5:30 p.m. BusTed 6-7 p.m. Billdozer 7:30-9 p.m. Solid Six 9:30-11 p.m. English Channel

Sunday, June 27

Weber’s Grill to occupy a familiar site at WestFest Peggy Sullivan, who is past president and now treasurer of Cheviot-WestSizzling sounds of hot wood Community Associdogs, tempting tastes of ation. CWCA is the prechili, awesome arrays of desserts – all can be found senter of WestFest as well as sponsor of the booth. in a familiar spot at this Sullivan and her husyear’s WestFest. band, Gary, owned A familiar spot with a Cheviot IGA, which was a new name. big sponsor of WestFest The 30-foot booth, for the past eight years. called Weber’s Grill, will “Cheviot IGA closed be located at the corner of last year,” said Sullivan.

Harrison and Glenmore, “But CWCA purchased where Cheviot IGA had the catering equipment so sold hot dogs and barbecue for the past eight years they could maintain the booth for our community.” at WestFest, “right in the While Weber’s Grill middle of the action,” said

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will offer family favorites for residents and visitors who might be on a tight budget, Sullivan added.

“We’ll still have the $1 hot dogs and we’ve teamed up with Worthmore chili to keep our prices inexpensive,” said Sullivan. “You can get a chili dog for $1.50.”

Worthmore Food Products at Ludlow Avenue, a Cincinnati business for nearly a century, is donating the chili.

Chris Weber, for whom the booth is named, will man the grill.

Klug Bus Shuttle Saturday • Dillard’s (Western Hills) top parking lot to Cheviot (approximately on the hour and half-hour) • Cheviot location drop off and pick up point (approximately quarter past and quarter till the hour) • Washington Avenue in front of Auto Zone Time of Shuttles • Bus will start at Dillard’s at 3 p.m. and will run continuously throughout the day.

• Last bus to leave Cheviot at 11:30 p.m.

Sunday • Dillard’s (Western Hills) top parking lot to Cheviot (approximately on the hour and half-hour) • Cheviot location drop off and pick up point (approximately quarter past and quarter till the hour) • Washington Avenue in front of Auto Zone Time of Shuttles • Bus will start at Dillard’s at 3 p.m. and will run continuously throughout the day.

• Last bus to leave Cheviot at 10:30 p.m.

Thank you to those at Klug and Dillard’s for making this shuttle possible.

Yummy pickles!

Maruy’s Tiny Cove’s Annual Pickle Eating Contest is a WestFest staple. This year there are two competitions, one for the ladies and one for the gents. Must be 18 years old to enter. In each category first place is $75, second place is $50, and third place is $25. Each winner will also receive a $20 Maruy’s Gift Certificate. The first 30 contestants will receive a free T-shirt.

Banner poles rise again

By Melissa Hayden | Editor Did you notice something missing after the streetscape project was completed in Cheviot?

That’s right, the banner poles that held the banners that advertise the famous WestFest and other local festivals were removed. They obstructed the view of the traffic signals.

Realizing how important a piece of advertising the banner poles are, the Cheviot-Westwood Community Association and the Cheviot-Westwood Kiwanis Club approached the city about putting up new and improved banner poles.

“The banner poles are a good community-building promotional piece,” said

CWCA President Ray Kroner. “They help promote positive things going on in the city.”

Fortunately, there were some government funds left over from the traffic signal project to pay for new banner poles.

“We are grateful to the city and take this as a good will gesture,” Kroner said.

According to Cheviot Safety Service Director Tom Braun it was a great way to use the leftover grant funds.

“The CWCA and Kiwanis Club give a lot back to the city,” Braun explained.

“And this will help the business district, as well as advertise for special events in the city.”

The poles are located in front of Cheviot City Hall.

Weber is a recently retired police officer who has been associated with the festival ever since its inception, and has been part of WestFest’s security detail.

Young and older family members alike can also enjoy the dessert offerings at Weber’s Grill, novelties from Cone Zone, a Cheviot business that can be found right across the street from Cheviot Elementary School.

“We’ll have kids’ items like Sponge Bob and Dora the Explorer ice cream, and we’ll also be doing

cotton candy,” said Cone Zone owner Mindy Sweeney, who is also vice president of CWCA. Proceeds will go to benefit the Thomas J. Rebold Foundation for Youth Performing Arts, which provides up to $1,000 grants each year for the area’s elementary and high schools’ performing arts programs, said Sullivan.

“I’m thrilled that we’re going to keep the booth going at WestFest,” said Sullivan. “You can feed the family without going broke.

Bud Light Stage 2-3 p.m. Meridian 3:30-4:30 p.m. Car Show Award Presentations 5-6 p.m. Cuzn Eddie 6:30 -8 p.m. My Girl Friday 8:30-10 p.m. Chuck Brisbin & the Tuna Project Corona Stage 2-3 p.m. Country Steps Cloggers 3:30-4:30 p.m. Faubush Hill 5-6 p.m. Maury’s Pickle Eating Contest 6:30-8 p.m. JustUs 8:30-10 p.m. Groove Crew

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Fun abounds at Kids Zone Details were still being worked out at the time Twists, turns, and terrif- this publication was sent ic fun abound at the West- to press.

The Kids Zone is sponFest’s Kids Zone every sored by the Cheviot Unityear – and this year is no ed Methodist Church, but exception! there are a lot of people “We offer a wide variinvolved – the city, electriety of games and rides, cians, and those who set something for all to enjoy,” says Kids Zone Co- up the booths – all make the area a fun success. chair Jeff Becker.

“We have local busiPopular favorites like nesses that help sponsor the fish pond, football the game booths, and nontoss, whiffleball toss and profit groups that run the Kissel rides will return.

New this year with be a games. Cheviot UMC works the skeeball game, special exhibit by the and this year, the UC Cincinnati Zoo Saturday Bearcat Band will be afternoon.

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working four game booths as a fundraiser,” Becker explained.

Becker said the nice thing about the KidsZone is it's a large area off the main strip for the kids to enjoy.

They offer a range of games for all ages and at a wide price range so everyone can enjoy.

The groups working are nonprofit groups, he said, so it gives groups a presence at the festival and also a chance to raise funds.

“We think it is important to have the Kidz Zone

because we feel it is a family event,” said co-chair Bonnie Perinno. There needs to be things for the kids to do at affordable prices. Our prices have not changed this year. We are still at last years prices and we want to thank Carmi Kissel with Kissel Brothers Shows for helping to keep this a familyfriendly area.”

Bracelets for unlimited riding will be available this year on Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. for $10. After that tickets for rides will be $1 per ticket.

Children have a blast at WestFest’s famed Kids Zone.

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Craft Tent covers creativity at WestFest

By Neva Martin | Contributor Creativity gets a big boost from community camaraderie in the Craft Tent at WestFest.

Located at the corner of Harrison and Lovell avenues, the 30-by-60 tent beckons residents who haven’t always been involved in the arts-andcrafts scene, said Rachel McKinney, who co-chairs the Craft Tent committee with Bonnie Perrino.

“It holds up to eight crafters, so everyone has the opportunity to showcase their items,” McKinney added.

“Some do it with friends and share a spot.

The price (to rent a spot) is heavily discounted and while it doesn’t have the on-street exposure, it has become better known.”

The Craft Tent, sponsored by Cheviot Savings Bank, affords a chance to become better known for people whose crafting ability has been limited to holiday events.

“WestFest is such a huge thing… It’s comparable to the Taste of Cincin-

nati, except we call it “A Taste of the West Side.”

Robin Clever of Bridgetown is a first-time crafter in the tent, offering hair bows and ribbon accessories.

“My oldest daughter had a booth at the Oak Hills High School Festival,” said Clever. “I’ve done that four years and I’m trying to expand. Last year I (made) the Colerain High School cheerleader bows.

The coach called me after he saw my work.”

Word-of-mouth is an excellent advertisement at the Craft Tent, said McKinney. “If someone can’t purchase it, they might know someone who can.”

Jennifer Bilodeau of Delhi also looks forward to her debut in the Craft Tent.

“I make lots of jeans for little girls,” said Bilodeau, influenced by her fashionconscious daughter. “They range from toddler to teenager, into girly-flowery all the way to punk rock.”

Bilodeau, a freelance

“The Craft Tent … affords the chance to become better known...”

graphic designer, also offers greeting cards, which utilizes her photographic skills, combined with paintings and drawings. “I like being able to offer smaller things for people, something people can carry around.”

Bilodeau, who recently moved here from Arizona, likes the West Side’s “community feel.”

“People have this community interaction,” she added. “I also look forward to meeting other venders, see what they’re doing.”

Lisa Ujvary of Delhi will be on hand with Pixie Dust Creations, for pillowcase dresses, a recent hit.

“I made them for my granddaughters for Easter and my daughter took them to work with her.

They really look cute on girls from newborns to about age 8,” said Ujvary.

Rob Hollen of White Oak was in the Craft Tent in previous years but will have a larger booth outside the tent. His artworks, called Grateful Goodes, include deepetched and hand-painted glassware.

“We found WestFest was a good way to get good exposure,” said Hollen, who grew up on Colerain Avenue. “I like everyone on the West Side.”

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Vendors/Nonprofits ATM For your convenience.

Baraka Ethnic Jewelry Unique ethnic jewelry, handmade handicrafts, custom-designed clothes

Brushworks Face painting and airbrush tattoos

Cable Alternative Dish information

Chabot For Congress Campaign information

Cheviot Branch Public Library (Sponsored by Cincinnatus) Selling used books and promoting the library

Cheviot Eagles Raffling baskets

Cheviot Sports Tavern Car Show Sunday, June 27, Registration 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Hosted by Cincy Custom Street Machines

City Sash Register to win five free windows, 100-foot gutter or siding. Information about home improvement.

Club MMA Goodie Bags for Kids, Game, Knock Out, for Kids to Play.

Craft Tent 10 different crafters

Drama Workshop (Sponsored by Kroner Dry Cleaners) Flyers, posters and promotional materials for 2010-2011 season of plays.

Farmers Insurance Gift giveaways, raffles, business information

FAS-CAR Four remote-controlled Nascar Racers

Frisch’s Big Boy First Aid Stop by and say hi!

Grateful Goodes Cheviot Police Association (CPA) Game booth 25-cent Bingo

Cheviot-West wood Community Association Gambling booth Ace in the Face

Chrome Divas (Sponsored by Car Star) Split the Putt and breast cancer merchandise

Cincinnati 9/12 Project Information about Cinti 9/12 Project, T-shirts and bumper stickers. Participate in a Constitutional Question contest.

Cincinnati Tea Party Sell merchandise supporting the Tea Party, petition signing

Selling handmade jewelry, tie-dyes (made by us), crafts, art, and hand-painted glassware

The Gutter Shutter Sales and information

Hamilton County Democrats Distribution of literature, meet some of the candidates

Honor Flight (Sponsored by Cheviot Fire Association) Raffle, Skid of Beer, Support our World War II vets

Kidz Zone Rides and games

McAuley High School Soccer Team Mouse Game

MG Caricatures & Airbrush Caricatures, paintings and airbrushed T-shirts

Miche Girl Women accessories and Miche bags

Pampered Chef Display products, info on shows/ business/easy recipes/ money-saving Ideas

Paramount Fitness Selling memberships and supplements. Strength contest/ game for adults

Pioneer Beer Garden Sit down, have a beer and relax

Primerica Financial Services Beanbag Toss

St. Al’s Big Six

St. Catharine Bars and Bells

St. Martin Big Six

Strengthening Families Information on services and Bouncy Balls for children

Smart Travel Car and $50,000 cash display

TB Sports & Awards Event T-shirts, trophies and promotional items

Two Handed Mikey Caricatures paintings

U.S. Bank Sucker Pull, children’s tattoos, giveaWays

WDJO-AM Oldies 1480 – Music and personalities

Walgreens/Take Care Clinic Free photo shoots, balloon give-a-way, and first aid classes raffled off

West wood Civic Assoc.

(Sponsored by Queen City Electric) Split the Pot, Stein Slide Game