18 GAY PEOPLE'S CHRONICLE® Pride Guide 1999

Eleventh Ohio Lesbian Fest

Celebrate! is set for September 11

With Fireworks from the Fireworks Super Store

U.S. Route 250 & State Route 2 Sandusky, Ohio

Mes Corc

VISA

OUCOVER

And other locations throughout Ohio Mansfield I-71 & U.S. 30

Akron/Canton I-77 at exit 101

Columbus Area I-70 E. & S.R. 158 I-71 S. & S.R. 38

by Peg Bell

Kirkersville, Ohio-The Lesbian Business Association of Columbus announces its eleventh annual Ohio Lesbian Festival to be held Saturday, September 11, at Frontier Ranch near Kirkersville, Ohio from 11 am to 11 pm. Frontier Ranch is located 35 miles east of Columbus, just off U.S. 40.

This year's featured Ohio performer is Cincinnati's Just the Band, who will open night stage for Kate Clinton, Melanie DeMore, and the Butchies.

Day stage will feature A Classical Quartet, Two Women Alone, Voices of Africa, Jazzmyn, and Alex Dobkin.

More than sixty artisans, merchants and activists from around the country offer finely

CELEBRATING

PRIDE

IN OUR COMMUNITY

BRIAN KEATING

LICENSED

MASSAGE THERAPIST

216.671.0663

Kate Clinton

crafted gifts, clothing, music, books, art, and political information. A variety of workshops will be offered throughout the day.

In-car registration, shuttle service, mobility and emergency equipment are available, and wheelchair access is provided in all areas. The event and workshops will be sign language interpreted.

Tickets are $24 in advance, and $30 at the gate a bargain at twice the price. Order by mail before August 20. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope, check or money order to LBA, P.O. Box 82086, Columbus, Ohio 43202. Tickets are non-refundable. The event will be held rain or shine. For more information call 612-267-3953.

Peg Bell is a member of the Lesbian Business Association board.

PUBLIC HEALTH ALERT

400% Increase in Hepatitis A Cases in Franklin County

Biggest Increase Among Gay/Bi Men

How Do You Get It?

When tiny particles of an infected person's feces come into contact with someone's mouth. Transmission occurs person to person between household contacts or sex partners or by contaminated food or water.

What Happens If You Get It?

Symptoms of Hep A include fever, feeling tired, loss of appetite, nausea, abdominal discomfort, dark urine, and jaundice. Average lost days at work is 27 at a cost of over $2,000 per person.

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For More Information Contact:

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Monday Friday 9am 5:30pm and Saturday 9am 12noon

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How Do You Avoid It?

Always wash your hands after using the toilet, before fixing food or eating, or after oral/anal sex.

Avoid rimming

AND

*GET THE SHOT*

Hepatitis A Vaccine is available through your own physician or the Columbus and Franklin County Health Departments ($25.00). Day and evening Hep A clinics are available as well as other community clinic locations.

For times and locations call the Ohio AIDS/STD Hotline at 1-800-332-2437

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