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West End Fair has a lot to offer visitors

The West End Fair has something for everyone.

Wednesday was Senior Day with $4 entrance and a senior program with emcee Chris Eckert at the main stage.

Don Gruber, owner of “Wackyball” has had his game stand at the fair for 15 years. He noted he loves it because “every single kid wins a prize.”

With the purchase of 15 balls the goal is to get a ball into one of the holes on the large board. Everyone playing was smiling and winning.

There was even something for the dogs. Dava Paul of Tamaqua, makes her all natural dog and cat treats. She uses her own homemade peanut butter, sweet potatoes, and bananas to make some of the treats.

Paul, owner of Vick’s Vittles, started the business because she “didn’t want a real job.”

When her dog Victor started having stomach issues, she decided to make all natural products.

Natalia Krysiak, 5, as shown by her five fingers, demonstrated how she can play the toy trumpet she won. Her 9-year-old brother, Arthur, noted his favorite part of the fair was “everything, especially the Funhouse.”

Homer Borger, longtime fair director, said he enjoys everything about the fair.

Sue Eckhart, left, and Mandy Hawk buying dog treats from Margaret Wilson and Dava Paul at the West End Fair. LORI R. COOPER/SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWS