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Brandi Stafford

Boomerang Bay at Kings Island is home to the Tasmanian Typhoon, a monstrous 60-foot slide that empties into a swirling tunnel. Find out more about waterparks in the area on Page 30.

Inside this issue

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8 Who we are Fun facts about our region, including some interesting “firsts.”

22 Revel in the river There’s plenty of fun to be had on, in and around the Ohio River.

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27 Fish, boat or swim Use this list for the

10 Are they hiring? Go punch your time card and read about some of the more interesting jobs in our region.

16 Who sells our region? From

encouraging tourism to bringing big business to our area, these five people sell our city across the country and even the world.

18 How do they do that? If you’ve ever

wondered how long it takes to clean up after a Bengals game or how the Riverview Revolving Restaurant revolves, you’ll find the answers to these and more questions here.

ith Great Wolf Lodge and CoCo Key settling into town, we took a look around and realized that Greater Cincinnati had become kind of a waterpark mecca. For a city without a beachfront – who needs an ocean, anyway? – we have so many opportunities to play in the water: Boating (of all kinds), fishing, swimming, water slides galore. All of which helps explain the cover of our fourth annual Discover magazine. This issue takes you from the Ohio River to county and state parks to the many wonderful waterpark options. You should find some great ideas in here for year-round fun in and around water. Another noticeable trend has been the increasing variety of food options available. This remains an excellent meat-and-potatoes town (not to mention the chili and ribs), but you can now find restaurants serving food from nearly every continent. Scottish. Korean. Hungarian. Turkish. West African. Try something different on your next night out.

best places to find more ways to enjoy the water at local parks.

30 Waterparks every-

where! Five sure bets for a day of fun.

34 Easy ways to give back Making a difference in our community without opening your pocketbook. 37 College guide From traditional liberal arts courses to a mortuary science degree, here’s contact information for our area’s schools for higher education.

One thing we’ve heard repeatedly is how people like to save this publication to use throughout the year. So this year’s Discover is a little easier to hold on to long term. The new guide is closer to a standard size, not as wide and tall as the first three Discovers. Now it will fit alongside all your other magazines. Let us know what you think about the change – and about this issue. Michael Perry, Discover editor To share your comments about this publication, e-mail mperry@ cincinnati.com, or send notes to 312 Elm St., Cincinnati, OH 45202.

43 Tip sheet Fascinating facts about our high schools. THE KENTUCKY ENQUIRER

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66 Top 10 Our list of the top publicly traded and privately held companies.

44 Travel the world If you can’t travel the world, you can at least enjoy its food.

68 Buy big or shop small

46 Sweet tooth cures Your

Indoor mall or outdoor shopping center, there’s no shortage of places to shop.

48 All-in-one fun It’s like one-stop shopping at these restaurants where you can eat, drink, socialize and listen to great music.

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best bets for a little something sweet.

72 Explore the arts Egyptian mummy? Check. Opera for kids? Check. Find these and more ways to enjoy the arts.

51 Barbecue review Take

77 Bands about town The

a look at independent barbecue joints and then rate your favorites.

six bands you need to know.

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54 Specialty coffee perks

up N.Ky. There are plenty of places to get a gourmet cup of joe.

55 Local landmarks The Party Source and Rio Grande restaurant draw from all over.

79 Hall of Famers Which lo-

cals have made it to the top?

82 Ryder Cup The golf world is coming to Louisville.

56 Ten great outings Real

83 Catch a ballgame Whether it’s the Reds, women’s football or a college team, you’ll find information for your favorite sport here.

58 Oh the places we’ll go!

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advice from cincyMOMS.

86 Calendar Plan your week

Casinos, castles and farms, we have it all here. Use this list to plan a great outing for yourself or your family.

or year with this listing of can’t-miss events.

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89 Statistics from our

64 New leaders Who will be the next Carl Lindner or A.G. Lafley?

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region Learn about our area’s housing, income and population statistics.

To order copies of Discover

Go to Cincinnati.Com/Discover, call 513-7688286 or fax orders to 513-768-8478. Copies can be purchased at The Enquirer’s Customer Service Center at 312 Elm St. Cost (shipping not included): 1-29 copies, $1.50 each; 30-74 copies, $1 each; 75 or more copies, 75 cents each. Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express accepted.

About the cover

Photo illustration: Stephanie Tobias, Michael E. Keating, Randy Mazzola

About this section

Editors: Michael Perry, Melissa Huelsman, Suzette Winner Kentucky content editor: Jason Lindquist Design editor: Stephanie Tobias

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Carrie Cochran

Devou Park in Covington is one of the most popular spots in Northern Kentucky for a summer outing. Check out some other great spots on Page 56.

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Newport’s Italian Festival is one of the year’s highlights. For a list of other festivals, concerts, plays and more, check out our events calendar on Page 86. Jeff Swinger

Miss any of our previous editions?

To check out stories from four years of Discover magazines, go to Cincinnati.Com/ Discover. There you’ll find all the great details about the people, places, restaurants and more that make Greater Cincinnati special.

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DiscoverTheRegion FUN FACTS How did Cincinnati get its name?

Northern Kentucky firsts

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Warren Co. John Filson, one of the first setButler Co. 75 tlers in the Ohio Valley community, 71 named it Losantiville, meaning “town opposite the Hamilton Co. mouth of the (Licking) Riv74 126 er.” The community was the Dearborn Co. location of Fort Washington, Clermont Co. 275 which provided military proCincinnati INDIANA 275 tection for the surrounding territories. In 1790, Gen. OHIO Boone Co. Arthur St. Clair, commander 75 Kenton Campbell Co. Co. of Fort Washington, renamed 71 it Cincinnati in honor of the Society KENTUCKY of Cincinnati, an organization of Revolutionary War officers.

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Source: Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitors Bureau; Enquirer graphic

Movies filmed in the area since 1987 Rain Man

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Eight Men Out, 1987 Fresh Horses, 1987 Rain Man, 1988 Tango & Cash, 1989 An Innocent Man, 1989 City of Hope, 1990 A Rage in Harlem, 1990 Little Man Tate, 1990 The Public Eye, 1991 Lost in Yonkers, 1992

Airborne, 1993 Milk Money, 1993 The Mighty, 1997 In Too Deep, 1998 Traffic, 2000 Summer Catch, 2000 Seabiscuit, 2003 Mr. 3000, 2004 Elizabethtown, 2005 Jimmy and Judy, 2006

1751 Christopher Gist, an agent of the Ohio Company, becomes the first white man known to have set foot on the Point – the juncture of the Ohio and Licking rivers at what is now Covington. 1785 Baptist preacher John Tanner from North Carolina establishes Tanner’s Station (present-day Petersburg), the first settlement in Boone County. 1817 Anderson Ferry carries its first goods across the Ohio. 1838 The first school term is established in Boone County. 1890 The Central Bridge, also known as the Cincinnati and Newport Bridge, opens between the Roebling and L&N bridges. As the first “standard” cantilever truss bridge ever built, it serves as a prototype for what will become one of the most common bridge designs throughout the world.

Jim Bunning in 1964

1900 William Goebel, the only Northern Kentuckian ever elected governor, is shot before the scheduled swearing-in ceremony and takes the oath of office on his deathbed. He is the only sitting American governor to be assassinated. 1964 On Father’s Day, Jim Bunning pitches a perfect game, the first in the National League since 1880. Source: Kentucky Educational Television

NORTHERN KENTUCKY BY THE NUMBERS

353,926

Area’s race breakdown Caucasian

Population

African American

94%

Average age of males

Other

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Average age of females

$139,486

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Average price of houses

49.3%

Percentage of the population that is male (174,563)

35.3

29.6%

50.7%

Increase in price of houses since 2000

Percentage of the population that is female (179,363)

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Note: Statistics on this page are for the portion of Cincinnati’s Primary Market Area that includes Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties in Kentucky. Statistics are from 2007. Source: Claritas Inc.

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Weather statistics

Average Average Average High Low Precipitation

January

2.6

February

2.7

March

4.2

April

3.8

May

4.3

June

3.8

July

4.2

August

3.4

September

2.9

October

2.9

November

3.5

December

3.1

Source: www.climate-zone.com

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You may know what a doctor, grocer or banker does for a living, but how about a reproductive physiologist who works to save endangered species? Ever wonder what it’s like to be the concierge at an exclusive hotel? Go punch your timecard and read about some of the more interesting jobs in our region.

ONE HAND UP HER SLEEVE Mel Hatch-Douglass master puppeteer

alking around with a nine-foot puppet on her back is actually the easier part of Mel HatchDouglass’ full-time job as assistant artistic director for Madcap Productions Puppet Theatre. It’s helping to run one of the country’s largest touring puppet theaters that’s the tough part. On a typical day, if there is such a thing in her job, Hatch-Douglass might rehearse a new show and train actors to become puppeteers. She also helps traveling performers find their hotel or get to a performance on time. Luckily for HatchDouglass, she’s been on the road with Madcap for a good part of the last 15 years and knows a thing or two about traveling. “I was doing the math in my head one day and was thinking about how many roadside bathrooms I’ve used,” she said. “I think I’ve stayed in 5,000 hotels and probably done more than 6,000 shows.” Some of those shows have been performed in 100-degree heat as she moves across the stage telling stories. “I always tell actors that if you’re not a little nervous or sweaty, you’re doing it wrong,” she said. “People think we’re ventriloquists, but it’s not like that. A good puppeteer should have at least 30 different voices with accents or placements.”

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Mel Hatch-Douglass, master puppeteer at Madcap Productions Puppet Theatre, with her mascot puppet Squint and a few friends. She’s been on the road with Madcap for a good part of the last 15 years.

It takes a lot of training to become a puppeteer. “We can train people in two weeks who already have acting experience, but it can take two or three years to really get the hang of it to make the puppet come alive,” she said. After graduating with a degree in communications from Bowling Green State University, HatchDouglass wasn’t planning to become a puppeteer. “I went to school to become an

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actor and my parents were like, ‘Um, you better get a job,’ ” she said. “I went to this big audition and lucked out. Jerry Handorff, Madcap’s founder and artistic director, hired me and became my mentor. It was a terrible loss when he passed away (in 2005), but he gave me an incredible gift.” A big part of Hatch-Douglass’ job is spent in residence at schools throughout the Midwest sharing her gift as Madcap’s puppeteers teach

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children about the basics of puppet manipulation and acting. “I love doing shows at a school because the kids, without their parents, clap a lot louder and laugh a lot louder,” she said. “We do it because we love it. It’s a great feeling to get a kid excited about the arts. And they’re really honest. If they’re having a good time you can tell, and if they’re bored, you can really tell. Thankfully that hasn’t happened to me very often.”

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UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH A RHINO

Mark Dvornak, aquatics curator

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Senior aquatic biologist Mark Dvornak sits near the fish tanks inside of the Newport Aquarium.

HUNGRY AS A SHARK

eeding whole fish to hungry sandbar sharks and then diving into the same water to feed lobster tails to a rare shark ray is Jacques Cousteau on the Calypso type stuff. The iconic ocean explorer, who introduced countless viewers to the underwater realm, inspired a young Mark Dvornak to pursue a career in marine biology. “He was the cool guy to watch because he went to all these exotic places and got to dive with all these exotic animals,” Dvornak said of Cousteau. “It was just amazing to me to see what he got to do.” Some would say the same about what Dvornak does on a daily basis. As the aquatics curator at the Newport Aquarium, he gets to work closely with sharks and other rare species and educate visitors about them. “One of the things I love

about this job is you get to wear a lot of hats,” said Dvornak, who joined the aquarium staff in 2003 and holds degrees from Auburn University and Oregon State University. “One day you’re feeding the sharks. Another day you’re working closely with our vet staff to determine why a fish might not be feeling very good. Another day we might be plumbing a new system or designing new exhibits. … It’s kind of the best of both worlds.” Friends outside the aquarium business have a few nicknames for Dvornak – shark guy, shark dude and shark boy – and all consider his job among the more interesting around. It’s hard to top the uniqueness of Dvornak’s job in Northern Kentucky where more than 175,000 people work in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties alone. Kevin Kelly

ne million visitors come to the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden each year and see the exhibits of live plants and animals, but have you ever heard of the Frozen Zoo and Garden? Located inside the Carl H. Lindner Jr. Family Center for Conservation and Research of Endangered Wildlife are thousands of cryopreserved plant and animal tissues. But behind the tanks that are available for visitors to see, scientists work to develop ways to secure endangered species. Monica Stoops, a reproductive physiologist, has developed a technique to artificially inseminate endangered Indian rhinoceroses. “They’re just divas with real personalities. Chitwan is very high-strung but personable, and Nikki is just sweet and mellow.” During her time at the zoo, Stoops has invented a tool to remove sperm while the rhinos are under anesthesia to receive their health checks. She travels to collect the sperm and brings it back to the Frozen Zoo to keep until it is time to inseminate the females. It wasn’t easy to inseminate a 3,800pound rhino at first, but after working closely with the zookeepers, Stoops has trained the rhinos to enjoy participating in the research project. “They recognize me and associate me with good things,” Stoops said. “They come over when they hear the ultrasound cart because they know they’ll

get special treats, like horse biscuits, fruit or sweet potatoes. They’re to the point now where they eat while they’re having their ultrasounds.” Aside from traveling the world on occasion to help other reproductive physiologists, she also has the fantastic perk of going home each night she’s worked smelling, well, badly – to put it mildly. “One night I stopped at the wine store and someone standing next to me said, ‘Oh, you work at the zoo.’ I thought she could tell I worked there from my smell, but then I realized I was wearing my zoo shirt,” she laughed. “The smell really does stay with you, though.” The zoo was the first in the world to successfully use artificial insemination to impregnate an endangered rhino, but when Nikki gave birth to a stillborn calf in January, Stoops had to find a way to deal with the tremendous disappointment. “The whole city mourned with us,” she said. “When you work with endangered species, you have to have the skin of a rhino because there are so many setbacks, but there are also little victories along the way and you have to celebrate those. I get to help save a species. I want to make a difference in the world and I’m doing that by saving rhinos. Of course I like to help other organizations have their babies, but deep down, I want to have the first AI baby born here.”

Monica Stoops, Ph.D., reproductive physiologist

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Reproductive physiologist Monica Stoops and Chitwan, an Indian rhinoceros involved in the zoo’s artificial insemination project. “I want to make a difference in the world and I’m doing that by saving rhinos.” THE KENTUCKY ENQUIRER

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DiscoverPeople Jeff Gramke, designer of the Beast roller coaster

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Jeff Gramke is manager of facilities, engineering and construction at Kings Island in Mason.

ings Island is updated every year, but not one ride is installed or one fence is placed without the consent of Jeff Gramke, manager of facilities, engineering and construction. He’s come a long way from starting at Kings Island as a part-time member of the survey crew hired to help complete the park’s construction in 1971. “I had just gotten out of Chicago Technical College and had a friend working here in human resources,” Gramke said. “She told me about a part-time job that was opening to hold me over. I was sort of prehired at Cincinnati Bell, but there was a hiring freeze. I figured I could do this until I found something else.” Gramke joined the survey crew led by Al Collins. It began a working relationship that would change the roller coaster experience not just for riders, but for the industry as a whole. The two worked off and on for nearly three years creat-

ing the Beast – the world’s longest wooden roller coaster that has thrilled 41 million riders. “Virtually every calculation was done with slide rules,” Gramke said. “We had no computers and no scientific calculators. We would go out in the field and survey the area, and we would find a big tree or something in the topography and have to start over. As we got into it more and more, I wound up doing all the ride drawings for the carpenters to make it easier for them to build. It wound up being a pretty good coaster.” Gramke still remembers his first ride. “When we watched that thing run for the first time we were a little choked up, so to watch it make it all the way around was just amazing,” he said. “I was in the first train to ride it. When we built the Beast, it was a lot more exciting than it is now. We had trees that came up inside and there would be branches five feet from

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you during the ride.” Because of a construction accident, Gramke can’t ride his own coaster, or any other rides now. “I’ve never ridden Son of Beast. I haven’t ridden anything from the ’90s on. I do the calculations on rides that we’re purchasing and check them with my computer program to see what the ride will feel like. I think Face/Off and Flight of Fear would be amazing to ride.” Although the parks are busy during the summer, it’s the winter when Gramke and his crew are hardest at work. He also helps other parks when a coaster needs to be redesigned, but because of liabilities, most coasters are now designed by third parties to reduce the park’s liability. “When the park is open, the maintenance guys are pretty much caretakers, but as soon as the park closes, we take every coaster completely apart to check all the components,” Gramke said. “It’s a huge, huge undertaking.”

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f you think it’s difficult enough to create art on a canvas, try to do it in a bottle. Liz Zorn, a visual artist and self-taught perfumer, has been bottling her art since the 1970s. “I’ve always been interested in fragrance,” Zorn said. “I remember when I was a little girl and my grandmother would dab a tiny bit of it on me. She wore a gardenia scent. I’ve been trying to re-create it from my memories. I’ve been working on it off and on for a couple of years, but it’s challenging because something that you remember from 45 years ago doesn’t have that same freshness as if you’ve smelled it yesterday.” It takes a trained nose to differentiate smells. A single rose, for instance, can have upward of 500 known scent molecules. Working with thousands of natural and mixed-blend ingredients, Zorn first creates an outline based on an idea. She spends up to a few months testing and perfecting the scent. Once the formula is complete, she also has to allow time for the perfume to develop and absorb the essences. “One of my ready-to-wear fragrances, Marco, was inspired by Marco Polo,” Zorn said. “I had this idea of taking essences from the Orient and essences from the Mediterranean. It has basil, citrus, ginger, tube rose and a touch of mint. I also have a gourmand fragrance that smells like pink praline, with pink grapefruit, vanilla, maple and chocolate fragrances. It’s not too sweet, though. It’s quite nice.” Now able to reach suppliers from all over the world with a

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less Bastards and many other great bands. I got the Black Keys when they were starting local band. Once I got them to out. They played for about 25 hris Schadler wanted people and six months later, to be a rock star when confirm, I could get bigger they were playing sold-out he grew up – and he is bands saying that band was shows. Now if you want to playing. I would build a show – just one who works like that. I don’t remember the book them, it probably costs behind the scenes. Instead of about $100,000.” being the one in front of the au- first band I ever booked, but Hanging out with rock stars dience, he determines who gets I’m sure it was someone local.” After time, he developed re- and planning concerts sounds to play in his job as a concert like a great job, but Schadler lationships with local musibooker. He’s worked for York Street cians and determined a general said his favorite part is helping local musicians and building rule for building a successful Café and most recently at the his community. The Newport concert. Southgate House, but now he “Booking in general is basi- High School graduate and and his friends are planning to Northside resident has planned cally a quality versus quantity open their own venue. It was during his 14 years at ratio,” Schadler said. “It’s just his community’s Rock ’n Roll the Southgate that he honed his my ear for what I think is good Carnival that takes place July 3 for the past two years. and what is going to work for skills at building a concert, “It’s cool to promote cutwhich turns out to be a lot like the quality aspect.” His ear is pretty good. Scha- ting-edge musicians and nurbuilding a house of cards. ture new new bands, but on a “I sat in the basement of the dler booked many lesserSouthgate House where I had a known bands that have made it local level, it’s a community thing for me,” he said. “Being big. desk, a phone and a calendar known as a place with a great “I booked The Shins three and started cold calling,” Schatimes before they blew up,” he local music scene lets people dler said. “I was playing in know our area is a cool place to said. “I’ve done the Twilight bands so I knew the scene. come visit.” First I would call and get some Singers, White Stripes, Heart-

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Chris Schadler has booked the White Stripes (above) and the Heartless Bastards.

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ry as she might, there are some requests Jodie Wilson, concierge at the Cincinnatian Hotel, can’t fulfill – like finding a place for a helicopter to land in an urban area. “I had a gentleman call and ask me for a helicopter because he wanted to get to Music Hall without waiting in traffic,” she said. “He eventually realized it was a pie-in-the-sky request because there was nowhere for it to land. People also ask for Lamborghinis at the last moment. They think we’ll be able to just ‘poof’ and there it is.” For most requests though, Wilson can work magic. It’s not exactly what she had in mind after graduating with a degree in marketing from Springhill College, but it’s a job she said she is “meant to do.” For nearly five years, she has made people a little more comfortable, and planned countless romantic evenings and many perfect proposals. “I think it’s interesting how men come to me a lot when it comes to proposing to their girlfriends,” Wilson said. “They open up their hearts and let me make their night as fun as possible, whether it’s decorating the room with rose petals, ordering

Jodie Wilson, concierge

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Jodie Wilson, concierge at the Cincinnatian Hotel, has had her share of strange and outlandish requests from hotel guests through the years.

champagne, planning carriage rides or creating scavenger hunts. People talk to me like a bartender or a hair stylist and just open up. I love that part of this job.” Her job isn’t always fun and romance. She once had to find and place 13 purple boxes of Kleenex around the suite of a female music artist who was staying at the hotel.

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No request is denied without a serious attempt, and that has often taken Wilson out of her comfort level. “I’ve even had to purchase baby toys and I don’t have any children,” she laughed, “but you just do it. We’ve arranged for Christmas trees in the guest rooms and just about anything someone might ask for.” Sometimes what a guest wants is

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privacy, which is not so simple a request when the person asking is Jerry Seinfeld or Justin Timberlake. “With this being such a preferred property, we get a lot of high-end celebrities and business people from all over the world. I met Jerry Seinfeld last year and he wanted me to rent a movie theater for him and his cohorts,” Wilson said. “I think he saw ‘Cars.’ They went to AMC Newport on the Levee. We rented a movie theater there for Justin Timberlake, too. We take them in through the back door and ask the theater to open early. It’s all about networking in this job. You have to meet a lot of people who can help you and make you look good in front of your guests.” Convincing people to help her make her guests’ wishes come true is just part of the job, and she’s learned a thing or two about human nature as a concierge. “You learn a lot about the human race,” Wilson said. “You definitely learn that there are little things in the world that make people happy. You have to think outside of the box to make some people happy, but we do and they always come back.”

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USHERING IN THE SHOW Cheryl Spinelli-Williams and Jack Williams, Aronoff volunteer ushers

orking with your spouse might be the fastest way to an argument, but Cheryl Spinelli-Williams and Jack Williams wouldn’t have it any other way. Cheryl, a real estate agent, and Jack, a pharmaceuticals rep and freelance writer, choose to volunteer together as ushers for the Aronoff Center for the Arts. This way, they can enjoy their love of theater without making a dent in the budget – and give back to the community at the same time. “Aronoff tickets can be a little pricey if you’re going for the season,” Spinelli-Williams said, “so we get to see great theater and we don’t have to pay for it. We love it. We get to meet people, see great shows, and then come home and compare notes.” The couple volunteers about 120 hours each year, and while they do watch some shows three or four times, they are never bored at work. “I guess it helps if you love theater,” Spinelli-

Williams said. “Sometimes I see a show only once, but sometimes many more times. I think ‘Lion King’ we saw four or five times, and we saw ‘Les Misérables’ three or four times. When you see a show the first time and you love it, you see more in it the second time, and the third time you see something different. Sometimes there are stand-ins who bring something different to the play as well, but each time … you’re seeing something for the first time.” Jack, a trained actor who played several characters on the “Uncle Al Show,” including the clown, elf and cowboy, said he enjoys volunteering because it fulfills three of his passions: talking with people, seeing great shows and spending time with his wife. “I personally have the gift of gab so I’m a greeter,” he said. “I love to whet someone’s appetite about theater. I chat about

the production and the history of the show. You pick that stuff up after awhile. With ‘Wicked,’ I’d greet the younger people and welcome them to the emerald theater. They’d get a big kick out of it. You see these little girls come in dressed to the nines. It’s fantastic.” While “Wicked” makes his list of top shows, he also loves “The Lion King,” even if it means a little more work for the volunteers. “Sometimes we’re holding doors for stampeding wildebeest and sometimes we’re helping an elephant get into costume,” he said. “But if you’re not choked up after seeing the first three minutes of ‘Lion King,’ then I don’t think anything will affect you.” Of course, it’s not all fun and plays as a volunteer. Ushers often have to be the ones to tell late-arriving patrons that they’ll have to wait because of a seat hold. So Williams’ best advice for anyone planning to attend a show is be on time.

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rom encouraging tourism to bringing big business to our area, these five people sell our city across the country and even the world. Here’s an inside look at what they love best about our area and how they share it with others.

Linda Antus Born and raised on the West Side of Cincinnati, Linda Antus, president of Cincinnati USA Regional Tourism Network, sells our area to “getaway visitors from markets within driving distance.” Q. How does your role impact the region financially? A. Cincinnati USA attracts millions of weekend visitors each year and our programs are designed to grow that number year over year. Our Web site, CincinnatiUSA.com gets over 7 million page views annually and we “click them through” to our hotels and attractions to book travel to Cincinnati USA. Q. What is a typical reaction when you first approach someone from outside the region? 16 SUMMER 2008 CINCINNATI.COM/DISCOVER

A. Oh. Like “WKRP in Cincinnati?” Q. Favorite little-known fact about the region? A. “Built on seven hills like Rome.” People do not always perceive the extraordinary natural beauty of our hills and valleys and the waterfront. Q. Favorite cheap thrill in the region? A. A whole day at Miami Whitewater on the walking and biking trails, and on the lake. Q. Where do you take clients to

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entertain? A. Last year, we took clients to the Macy’s Music Festival and it was a terrific experience for them to see great music at a high-energy event that makes Cincinnati proud. Q. In one sentence, how would you sell the region? A. Visitors to Cincinnati USA will enjoy our major league city – our world-class arts, exciting sporting events, fantastic festivals and historic neighborhoods – every weekend of the year.

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As president/CEO of the Northern Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau, Tom Caradonio helps sell Northern Kentucky’s small-town feel and big-city amenities to the rest of the world.

For 10 years, Kristen Erwin, executive director of the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky Film Commission, has been working to have our area appear on film, television and in print.

Leslie Spencer, executive director of the only non-profit sports commission in our region, the Greater Cincinnati Sports Corp., books and hosts all types of sporting events in our region.

Q: Can you describe your role in bringing people to the region? A: Although my title is president/CEO, I view my position as being a salesperson and my main function is to sell the attributes of our area as well as making sure the team has all the tools they need to get the business. Q: How does your role impact the region financially? A: Our organization in 2006 had an economic impact on the Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties of $263 million. Q: What is the typical reaction when you first approach someone from outside the region? A: Are you Louisville or Lexington? Q: Favorite reaction? A: “I’ve just used CVG and it’s a great airport and your area is so much fun.” Those people usually get a hug or the least a thank you. Q: Where’s the farthest you’ve traveled for your work? A: Aachen, Germany, in 2006 to work the state of Kentucky’s booth at the World Equestrian Games, which will be in Lexington for their 2010 Games. We have many of our hotels signed up to be housing for the expected visitors and groups that will come to the event. Q: If you only had one sentence to sell our region, what would it be? A: If you want to be within a day’s drive and an hour and half flight of 60 percent of the U.S. population, while being the big fish in our pond, then we are where you should be.

Q. How does your role impact the region financially? A. Productions come to town and spend money. They have a direct impact in our local economy through payroll, transportation, local hires, hotel nights, construction, per diems, etc. Movies have a larger impact and are less frequent, while television and commercial work are smaller budgets but are in town daily. Q. What’s the largest group/ business you’ve ever brought to the region? A. Film crews for “Seabiscuit,” “Elizabethtown,” “Traffic” and “Mr. 3000” were large, but the longest production was Cincinnati’s first (reality) television series, “The Mansion.” Q. Favorite cheap thrill in the region? A. Reds bleacher seats or boating on the river. Q. Where do you typically entertain your clients? A. It’s different on every project. One director liked to pick up Carl’s deli sandwiches while we worked out of the car, and others enjoyed Camp Washington Chili. Dinners and drinks always depend on what diet is trendy in L.A. at the time. Q. If you had only one sentence to sell our region, what would it be? A. We can look like any place in the world within 15 minutes of downtown Cincinnati. We may have to be creative, but Cincinnati has a lot of opportunities both visually and creatively.

Iris Simpson-Bush first became involved with the Flying Pig Marathon as a volunteer in 1999. Now as its executive director, the marathon boasts 23,000 participants who may need hotel rooms, somewhere to eat and somewhere to go for fun. Q. How does your role impact the region financially? A. An economic impact study four years ago showed that the marathon brings in more than $6 million for the weekend to the Greater Cincinnati area. Our field has almost doubled since then, so we estimate our economic impact is close to $10 million on Flying Pig Marathon weekend. Q. What has been your favorite reaction when you first approach someone from outside the region? A. I’ll run a marathon when pigs fly. Q. What is your favorite littleknown place in the region? A. Bella Luna restaurant on the East Side. Terrific Italian. Q. What is your favorite regional tradition? A. Walking the steps at Immaculata on Good Friday. Q. Favorite cheap thrill in the region? A. Fat Tuesday at Knotty Pine on the Bayou. Q. Where do you typically entertain your clients? A. If it’s a business client, I like to take them downtown to the Fountain Square area or along the riverfront. Q. If you had only one sentence to sell our region, what would it be? A. Greater Cincinnati has just the right mix of big-city feel with small neighborhood comfort and a quality of life that makes everyone feel welcome.

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Q. How does your role impact the region financially? A. (We have) increased the sports market share by over 269 percent for the region, booking annually an average of more than 24,000 total (hotel) room nights through GCSC hosted events. (We have) delivered more than 120,000 total room nights for a total combined economic impact of $30,743,818 to the region under current leadership. Q. Where’s the farthest you’ve traveled for your work? A. U.S. Representative of the 40th International Olympic Academy, in Olympia, Greece in 2000. Q. Favorite little-known fact about the region? A. Birthplace of baseball and Cornhole. Q. Favorite cheap thrill in the region? A. Enjoying Frisbee golf and Rollerblading at Winton Woods’ beautiful park as often as I can. Q. Where do you typically entertain your clients? A. Depending upon where the event is located, we entertain in all regions of our awesome region – from northern Cincinnati, downtown and Northern Kentucky. There is so much to offer, you cannot go wrong. Q. If you had only one sentence to sell our region, what would it be? A. Cincinnati USA gains a competitive advantage as an amateur sporting event destination as we are affordable, accessible, compact, plentiful and family-friendly. We want your business.

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How do they that?

BY MELISSA HUELSMAN

hen children ask “How does that work?” or “How do they do that?” they often have someone to turn to for an answer – usually mom or dad. For adults, there isn’t always

someone around to explain how snow is made, how the revolving restaurant revolves or how one of the highest light bulbs in the city is changed. We’ve got you covered with the inside story of these and other questions.

How do they clean the chandelier at Music Hall?

The chandelier in the auditorium, weighing about 2 tons, is made of thousands of Czechoslovakian glass crystals. Donated by J. Ralph and Patricia Corbett during the Music Hall renovations in 1969, the chandelier is an integral part of the building’s charm. Part of the chandelier’s allure, though, is the way it sparkles in the light – which would certainly be less captivating if the chandelier was dingy. So how is the piece cleaned when considering its height, weight and delicate nature? Very carefully. It takes four stagehands four days at eight hours a day to clean the chandelier using warm water – no soap, glass cleaner, vinegar or other substances are used because they could harm the protective coating on the brass parts of the fixture. Music Hall’s director of operations, Scott Santangelo, explained that about every two years the chandelier receives a thorough cleaning that is fit into a break in the performance schedule. “A wooden platform is constructed above the seats and across the center aisle directly below the chandelier. (The chandelier) is then lowered to a point just above the platform,” he said. “Ladders are needed to reach the upper sections and … each crystal is rinsed with warm water and the supporting wires are checked.” He is careful to note that the chandelier never comes to rest on the platform. “It’s simply suspended above it so the guys can climb up into the chandelier and clean the upper sections of the chandelier and the crystal ropes,” he said.

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How does the Riverview Revolving Restaurant revolve? High atop the Radisson Hotel in Covington is the Riverview Revolving Restaurant. It offers a unique dining experience due in no small part to its panoramic view of downtown Cincinnati from across the Ohio River as the restaurant makes a complete revolution about once per hour. While many children delight in going to “the building that moves in circles,” the building isn’t actually moving. Instead, a platform that appears to be part of the floor is what is rotating, while the

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The Riverview Revolving Restaurant sits atop the Radisson in Covington.

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How do they change the light bulb atop the WLW antenna? How many people does it take to change the light bulb at the very top of the WLW antenna? Just one, though it’s a bit more complicated than the ones in your living room. “There’s just an incandescent light bulb that you’d use in your house,” said Ted Ryan, chief engineer for WLW. “It’s a 300-watt bulb. It doesn’t screw in, you just push and twist. We used to have the junior engineer on staff change it as part of their duties.” So what’s the tough part? The WLW antenna is 739 feet tall. It’s a bit more of a climb than your typical light fixture. Though Ryan has climbed the antenna many times, the station now uses an outside company to maintain the bulb. “We’re not legally allowed to climb the tower anymore,” he said. “It’s company policy. It changed a

few years ago when people started getting lawsuit happy.” Though he’s not allowed to change the bulb himself these days, Ryan, who lives on-site in case the transmitter goes out and needs attention, said it’s quite an experience climbing the tower. “Typically after you get up past a few hundred feet, you look out and enjoy the scenery,” he said. “The hardest part of climbing it was the birds. They are just as curious as you.” Want to learn more? As his schedule allows, Ryan offers tours of the WLW site including the antenna and transmitter. Call him at the station weekdays (513-6868300) to schedule an appointment.

How does Perfect North Slopes make its own snow? Children might perform snow dances in hopes of a day off school, but Perfect North Slopes in Lawrenceburg, Ind., has a more consistent approach to coating their property with the white powder. The Please see next page

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The distinctive WLW radio transmitter tower on Tylersville Road in Mason is 739 feet tall.

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kitchen, bar area and, yes, the exterior of the building, including windows, remain stationary. “It’s powered by two 1-horsepower motors,” said Mike Tschaenn, the restaurant’s manager. “They’re 180 degrees apart from each other, one on one side of the building and the other directly across on the other side of the building. Between the engine, there’s a belt that drives two 18inch wheels along a metal track that runs the span of the wheels. The belt turns the wheels, which pushes the actual dining floor around.” While it may just be the floor that is moving, that doesn’t take away the appeal for most visitors, children or otherwise. “The restaurant was built in 1972,” Tschaenn said. “It was quite a novelty then, but with only 32 (revolving restaurants) still in existence in the United States, there’s still an extreme novelty to it. People love to bring their children here, and as the children get older they get to prom age and want to come in for prom, and then eventually people who started coming as kids

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Though at the mercy of Mother Nature, with a crew of experienced snowmakers and about 230 snow guns, you can bet Perfect North will have you – and the slopes – covered for the winter season.

How long does it take to clean up Paul Brown Stadium? Going to a Bengals game is about the thrill of the sport, but like most parties, someone’s left to clean up the mess. But cleaning the inside of the stadium, including 264 restrooms, is a little more difficult than wiping down a coffee table. It takes about 125 workers three days to clean the stadium, said Eric J. Brown, managing director of Paul Brown Stadium Ltd. “Virtually the entire stadium is cleaned after a Bengals game, including all of the 135 suites, the club lounges, all restrooms, the seating bowl, the locker rooms, the pro shop and all concession stands. Separate crews work on the interior spaces and the exterior spaces. The cleaning staff for the interior spaces and the concession stands is seasonal employees, while mostly temporary workers are used to clean the seating bowl.” And no, they don’t use a Swiffer. The seating bowl and the concourse are pressure-cleaned after every game. “We do a more thorough preseason cleaning each year that takes about a month where we also clean all components of the service level and the building façade,” said Brown. “As well as an extraction of all carpeting.”

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Revel in the

river – with respect Patrick Reddy

BY CLIFF RADEL

of riverboat dining in Cincinnati in 1966. “The river pulls us toother Nature likes to have a good time gether with scenery that’s on the river. Just play it safe around constantly changing,” the old girl. Bernstein said. “It’s coolThat’s the underlying message from ing, calming and relaxing. The Ohio is magic, it’s people watching over fun on the Ohio River. majestic, no matter what “Enjoy yourself on the water,” said Troy Thomp- you do on the river.” In Cincinnati, you can son, an inspector for the Ohio Department of Natural cruise the Ohio in a steamResources’ Division of Watercraft. “Just do it safely.” boat, a paddlewheeler, a yacht, a kayak or a canoe. There’s plenty of enjoy- teur (Mike Fink). You can hike its shores, Bernstein has piloted ment to be found on, in, riverboats for 28 of his 56 stroll across its bridges, above and around the fish and hunt from its wayears. His family has quarter-mile wide body of ters, surf the waves made owned the Mike Fink, a water linking Cincinnati, by barges, listen to conconverted towboat on the Covington and Newport. certs (at Riverbend, SawNational Register of His“The river is our main yer Point Park and the petoric Places, since 1977. street,” said Alan Bernriodic Tall Stacks Music, The paddle-wheeler, unstein, a Newport-based riverboat captain (BB Riv- dergoing extensive repairs Arts & Heritage Festival), watch fireworks (during and remodeling until Laerboats) and CovingtonRiverfest), take in a play bor Day, started the wave based riverboat restaura-

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(at the Showboat Majestic) or dine aboard floating restaurants. Brave souls can even swim the river. And live to tell about it. The Ohio has cleaned up its once horribly polluted act. “When Orsanco (the Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission) started in 1948,” said Jeanne Ison, the commission’s manager of public information and education, “the bacterial level of the Ohio was the equivalent of one dead horse floating down the river every two minutes.” Thirty years of clean-water legislation, prohibiting municipalities, industries and individuals from treating the Ohio as an open sewer and garbage dump, have significantly lowered the river’s levels of pollutants. “There are now 131 species of fish swimming in the river past downtown Cincinnati,” Ison said. Small- and large-mouth bass share the water with paddlefish. “That species cannot survive in polluted rivers,” Ison said. “Paddlefish are thriving in the Ohio.” Riverboatman Bernstein believes the improved water quality “is the reason people have come back to the river to have fun. When they do, they take a step back in time. They touch on Cincinnati’s beginnings when people came down river on rafts nearly 225 years ago. They traveled with their family and some pigs and some chickens, never to return to the place where they started, to build a new home in a place that would be called Cincinnati. Imagine the guts that took.” Those settlers’ courage created a town that would be called the Queen City of the West. One hundred and 50 years ago, Cincinnati was the sixth-largest city

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Near the reflection of a flood gauge on the Taylor-Southgate Bridge, a boat zips along the Ohio River.

in the nation. Commerce and the river made the Queen City the publishing, brewing, hog-butchering and soap-making capital of the Midwest. The city became a boomtown because it built its own means of transportation, the steamboat. From 1816 to 1880, Cincinnati-made steamboats totaled 1,374. Most came from boatyards in the East End. Those boats shipped goods from

America’s heartland and carried them downriver to New Orleans, where ocean-going vessels took American exports to the ports of the world. Boating on the river remains a top attraction. Just in the Ohio counties of Hamilton and Clermont, there are 26,000 licensed river-worthy craft. Those boats can be launched from dozens of marinas on both sides of the Ohio, from municipal-

ly-run boat ramps, from shoreline staircases and from streets that end where the river begins. In 2007, Cincinnati’s Schmidt Boat Ramp – on the site of a former East End steamboat yard – saw 3,085 launches at $10 per boat. Thompson, a 20-year veteran of inspecting boating accidents for the state of Ohio, wants boaters – no matter the size of the craft they’re piloting – to follow three rules. Please see next page

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“Wear a life jacket. Do not mix boating and alcohol consumption. Manage risk – know what can go wrong and how you can save lives.” Every summer, Thompson works the crowded waters outside the Riverbend Music Center and Riverfest. At the former, he finds as many as 1,200 boats anchored to hear the music by such artists as Jimmy Buffett and the Dave Matthews Band. At the latter setting, Thompson witnesses at least 3,000 boats along the downtown riverfront for the fireworks display. Both venues maintain the river’s reputation as a place for fun. “The river is where Cincinnati goes to relax,” Thompson said. “After a long, harsh winter, people come to the river where they can have a connection with nature,” said Mike Smith, Riverbend’s director. This season, concertgoers can make another connection with nature when Riverbend opens the $6.8 million National City Pavilion. The 4,100-seat structure complements Riverbend’s amphitheater and its capacity of 20,000 concertgoers. “Whether its Riverbend or Tall Stacks,” said Smith, the latter’s producer, “the river is the physical center of our community. It’s not a barrier. It’s a link. It’s a destination. It’s our destiny.” That theme of continuity runs through the minds of Tim Perrino and Brewster Rhoads as they work and play on the river. Perrino serves as artistic director for the Showboat Majestic. A National Historic Landmark tied to the Public Landing, the boat is within view of another National Historic Landmark, the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge. Launched in 1923, the Majestic is America’s longest continuously operating showboat. Perrino is mindful of the boat’s history and Cincinnati’s river heritage. “This boat stands on the spot where the city was founded,” Perrino said. “This is the place where

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The Ohio River is 981 miles long, from Pittsburgh to Cairo, Ill.

131 species of fish swim in the Ohio by downtown Cincinnati.

The river is a quarter-mile wide and 26 feet deep between Cincinnati and Covington.

Living on the north bank of the Ohio just east of the Montgomery Inn at the Boathouse on Cincinnati’s Riverside Drive, formerly Eastern Avenue, are families of beaver, muskrat and deer.

Average speed of the river’s current: one-half-mile per hour. During floods, it swells to 5 miles per hour.

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Listed as a National Historic Landmark, the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge was Roebling’s prototype for the Brooklyn Bridge. Enquirer file

During the monstrous flood of 1937, when the river crested at a record 79.9 feet, the only bridge to remain open to traffic on 800 miles of river – from Steubenville, Ohio, to Cairo, Ill. – was the John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge.

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230 million tons of cargo moves on the Ohio annually.

During the winters of 1903-04 and 1976-77, the river froze so long (56 days in 1903-04) and so thick (12 inches on Jan. 19, 1977) daredevils walked the icecovered river from Cincinnati to Covington. And back.

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During Riverfest, the annual Labor Day weekend fireworks display, more people sit on both banks of the Ohio than make up the combined populations of Cincinnati, Covington and Newport.

DiscoverLife people boarded party boats to go to Coney Island from the ’20s to the ’70s. When they come to the Showboat, they have summer on their minds. They want to hear something fun, like comedies and musicals.” The showboat’s 85th season concludes Sept. 10 through 28, appropriately enough, with the musical “Show Boat.” Compared to the Majestic, the musical is a whippersnapper. “Show Boat” landed on Broadway in 1927. By then, the Showboat Majestic was

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already 4 years old. When he’s not serving as Gov. Ted Strickland’s regional director for Southwest Ohio and chairing the seventh annual Ohio River Way Paddlefest (June 27-28), Rhoads hits the river 225 days a year in his kayak. Last summer, he went for a swim from the Public Landing to Covington. His jump in the water led him to organize the June 28 Great Ohio River Swim. “My skin didn’t fall off and I suffered no infections from swimming in the Ohio,” he said with a laugh. “I figured others might enjoy it.” Rhoads calls the river “the place where I do my best thinking. Being out there has a great calming effect.” As he sits in his kayak and paddles along what he calls “the most beautiful natural resource in the area,” he feels, “a great sense of connection with the past and a great sense of possibility with the future.” He can pass by hillsides unchanged from the time Cincinnati was born and he can look downriver and wonder just what is beyond the next bend. For Rhoads, as it has been for generations touched by these waters, the Ohio River is a place “of possibilities, of what could be, of new beginnings.”

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Brewster Rhoads (bottom) is chairman for the seventh annual Ohio River Way Paddlefest, scheduled for June 27-28. Rhoads says he hits the river 225 days a year in his kayak.

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Boone County Parks & Recreation

The Boone County Parks Department is glad to offer these activities and programs for you! If you see one that interests you, call to register right away, because these activities fill up fast! If you have a dog, don’t forget to visit the Boone County Dog Park, located on Idlewild Road in Burlington!

2008 Calendar Of Events

MAY TBA Stroller Fit TBA Tennis Lessons 1 Pitch, Hit & Run (ages 7 - 14 years) 3 Community Garage Sale – Rain Date May 10 5 Tee-Ball (5-6 years) 6 Machine Pitch (7-8 years) 6 Yoga (thru the month of May) 7 Walking Wednesdays (England-Idlewild Park Shelter #3) 12 NKY Senior Games (ages 50 years+) 12 Summer Women’s Volleyball (18 years +) 13 Dodgeball for Adults (25 years+) 14 Walking Wednesdays (Central Park Shelter #2) 17 Youth Fishing Derby (ages 15 and under) 20 Start Smart Sports Development (3-5 years) 21 Walking Wednesdays (Conrad Park Shelter) 21 Start Smart Soccer (ages 3-5 years) 21 Adult Soccer (30 years +) 22 Start Smart Golf (ages 5-7 years) 22 Meditation and the Chakras Level 1 24 Union Pool Opens 28 Walking Wednesdays (Walton Park Shelter #1) 28 Bocce Ball for Everyone! 29 Jr. Olympic Skills Competitions (8-13 years) JUNE 2 Camp North Pointe Begins (thru 8/08) 2 Camp Goodridge Begins (10 weeks) 2 Scavenger Walk & Crafts (6-9 years) 2 Disc Golf League (8 - 12 years) 2 Youth Dodgeball (9-15 years) 2 Music & Drama Programs

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Boone Woods Park Central Park Camp Ernst Lake England-Idlewild Park

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Board Games for the Bored (8-13 years) Bocce Ball League Begins (8&9, 10-13 years) Acting Up Program begins (6&7 years) Tween Days (ages 10-13) Tot Music Program begins (4&5 years) Dodgeball Leagues begin (10-15 years) Yoga (thru the month of June.) Yard Games & Crafts Programs (6-9 years) Games & Crafts Programs begin (4-7 years) Summer Youth Kickball (5 - 7 years) Walking Wednesdays (England-Idlewild Park Shelter #3) 25 & Over Men’s Recreational Soccer Hershey Track & Field (9-14 years) Kickball League begins (8 - 13 years) Arboretum Day and Family Garden Show Start Smart Soccer (ages 3-5 years) It’s All an Act Start Smart Golf (5-7 years) Walking Wednesdays (Central Park Shelter #2) Mountain Biking (10 - 15 years) Family Movie Night - tba (Central Park) Concert at Creekside - Swingtime Teddy Bear Picnic (3 years +) Shakespeare in the Park Midsummer’s Night Dream Boone Woods Players (10-15 years) Walking Wednesdays (Conrad Park) Family Movie Night - tba (Central Park) Concert at Creekside - Blue Chip City Big Band Family Fun Night - Mad Cap Puppets Meditation & the Chakras - Level 1 Circus Camp (7 - 15 years) Walking Wed. (Walton Park Shelter #1) Concert at Creekside - Florence Community Band

Florence Nature Park Fox Run Giles Conrad Park Gunpowder Creek Nature Park

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27 Family Movie Night - tba (Central Park) 28 Family Fun Night - Mad Cap Puppets JULY 1 Yoga (thru the month of July) 2 Walking Wednesdays (England-Idlewild Park Shelter #3) 2 Summer Youth Kickball (5 - 7 years) 4 Family Movie Night - tba (Boone Woods) 7 Acting Up 9 Walking Wednesdays (Central Park Shelter #2) 11 Concert at Creekside - Kentucky Symphony 11 Family Movie Night - tba (Central Park) 14 It’s All an Act Program (8 & 9 years) 16 Walking Wednesdays (Conrad Park Shelter) 18 Concert at Creekside - Paul Hawthorne & Don Stines Big Band 18 Family Movie Night - tba (Central Park) 21 Putting it together (Community Production) 23 Walking Wednesdays (Walton Park Shelter #1) 25 Concert at Creekside - The Freemans 25 Family Movie Night - tba (Central Park) 26 Build a Boat Day 28 Archery Camp (ages 10 - 15 years) 30 Jack Hermans’ Soccer Camp 30 Walking Wednesdays (England-Idlewild Park Shelter #3) AUGUST 1 Family Movie Night - tba (Boone Woods) 2 Touch-a-Truck (England-Idlewild Park) 5 Yoga (thru the month of Aug.) 5 Boone County Fair Contests begin 8 Baggo Tournament 8 Family Movie Night - tba (Boone Woods) 12 Creative Zone 15 Family Movie Night - tba (Boone Woods)

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20 NFL/Punt, Pass & Kick (8 - 15 years) 22 Family Movie Night - tba (Boone Woods) SEPTEMBER TBA Petersburg Heritage Day 2 Yoga (thru the month of Sept.) 5 Family Movie Night - tba (Boone Woods) 6 Celebrate America 9 Camp Crayon 12 Family Movie Night - tba (Boone Woods) 19 Family Movie Night - tba (Boone Woods) 21 Boone Woods Arts & Crafts Show (rain date September 28) 26 Family Movie Night - tba (Boone Woods) 27 Shakespeare in the Park - Macbeth (Boone Woods Stage) OCTOBER 3 Haunted Movie Night (Boone Woods) 4 Community Garage Sale (Rain date Oct. 13) 7 Yoga (thru the month of Oct.) 7 Creative Movement Camp (Preschool) 10 Haunted Movie Night (Boone Woods) 11 Decorate a Tree for Wildlife 25 Jack-O-Lantern Contest & Walk (Central Park) NOVEMBER 3 Reservations for Breakfast with Santa Begin 3 Letters from Santa Registration begins 4 Yoga (thru the month of Nov.) 22 Search for Tom Turkey 24 Light up Boone County Registration begins DECEMBER 2 Yoga (thru the month of Dec.) 9 Breakfast with Santa Dates subject to change

Call 334-2117

for information on program availability and fees, or check out our Recreation Times newsletter that contains all the current information. Find it on our website at www.boonecountyky.org/parks

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COOL DOWN AT LOCAL PARKS

Ernest Coleman

Whether it’s by fishing, boating or swimming, kids of all ages will have fun playing at the county parks in Northern Kentucky.

BY JOHN JOHNSTON

he region’s county parks offer any number of ways to while away the hours in or around water. Want to be on the water? Some parks rent rowboats, pedal boats, canoes or kayaks, or allow visitors to bring their own. Got kids who need to cool off? THE KENTUCKY ENQUIRER

Some parks have wet playgrounds where your small fry can frolic through water sprays. Care to cast your fate with the fishing gods? Take your pick of small ponds and sizable lakes stocked with bluegill, bass, catfish and more. (Unless indicated otherwise, a state fishing license is required.)

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Sept. 1. MITCHELL MEMORIAL FOREST 5401 Zion Road, Miami Township. Fishing: River Hill Pond, catch and release only.

Information: 859-334-2117.

CAMP ERNST LAKE 7615 Camp Ernst Road, Burlington. Lake: 25 acres. Fishing: Pier is handicapped accessible; trolling motors only.

SHARON WOODS 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville. Lake: 35 acres. Boathouse: Bait and tackle sales; row and pedal boat and canoe and kayak rentals. 513-7694326. Fishing: On bank and by rental boat. Other: Harbor playground includes some spray features.

ENGLAND-IDLEWILD PARK 5550 Idlewild Road, Burlington. Fishing ponds: 3½ acres. SHORE LAKE PARK 505 Shoreland Drive, Walton. Lake: 3 acres. Fishing: Stocked with catfish, bluegill, largemouth bass.

Campbell County Parks and Recreation

Information: 859-547-3632.

A.J. JOLLY PARK, ALEXANDRIA 100 Lakeview Drive, Alexandria. Lake: 200 acres; handicapped accessible boat and fishing pier.

Kenton County Parks Information: 859-525-7529.

DOE RUN LAKE PARK 1501 Bullock Pen Road, Covington. Lake: 78 acres. Boat launch ramp (no gas motors). Middleton Mills Park, 3415 Mills Road, Covington, and Banklick Woods Park, 420 Independence Station Road, Independence, also have fishing ponds.

Hamilton County Park District

General information: 513-5217275; www.hamiltoncounty parks.org. Vehicle fee: $5 annual or $2 daily. CAMPBELL LAKES PRESERVE 10431 Campbell Road, Harrison Township. Lakes: Four fishing lakes total 57 acres. Fishing: $2 daily ticket required for ages 16 to 59. Bass, northern pike and yellow perch are catch and release only. LAKE ISABELLA 10174 Loveland-Madeira Road, Symmes Township.

Water lovers, these Kentucky state parks have something for you BIG BONE LICK 3380 Beaver Road, Union. Anglers can fish year-round from the bank of a 7½acre lake that contains bluegill, largemouth bass and catfish. 859-384-3522. KINCAID LAKE 565 Kincaid Park Road, Falmouth. The marina of the 183-acre lake rents pontoons, fishing boats, pedal and rowboats. The lake contains largemouth bass, catfish, bluegill, sunfish and crappie. 859-654-3531.

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Fishermen spend time in A.J. Jolly Park in Campbell County near U.S 27.

Lake: A 28-acre fishing lake with pier. Boathouse: Full service with rowboat rentals. 513-791-1663. Fishing: $9 for ages 13-59; free for all others. Lake is stocked weekly and fishing clinics held March-October. MIAMI WHITEWATER FOREST 9001 Mt. Hope Road, Crosby, Whitewater and Harrison townships. Lake: 85 acres.

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Boathouse: Bait and tackle sales. Rentals for row and pedal boats, canoes, hydrobikes. 513-3679632. Fishing: On bank and by rental boat. Wet playground: Parky’s Pirate Cove. Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, May 24-Sept. 1, weather permitting. $1 per child ages 2 to 12. Pirate Parky’s Pedal Bay: Threepassenger pedal boats with water cannons, $11.27 per hour. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. daily, May 24-

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WINTON WOODS 10245 Winton Road, Springfield Township. Lake: 188 acres. Boathouse: Bait and tackle sales; row and pedal boat and canoe and kayak rentals. Licensed kayaks and canoes also permitted. 513-931-1849. Fishing: On bank and by rental boat. Wet playground: Parky’s Ark. Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, May 24-Sept. 1, weather permitting. $1 per child ages 2 to 12. WOODLAND MOUND 8250 Old Kellogg Road, Anderson Township. Wet playground: Parky’s Wetland Adventure. Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily, May 24-Sept. 1, weather permitting. $1 per child ages 2 to 12.

Metroparks of Butler County

VOICE OF AMERICA PARK 7850 VOA Park Drive, West Chester Township. 513-755-4402. Lake: 35 acres. Boathouse: Fishing permits, row and pedal boat rentals, bait, tackle. Fishing: By MetroPark permit only; adult residents, $7 (nonresidents, $9); ages 7-15, $4 (nonresidents, $6); age 60-plus, $5 (nonresidents, $7); 6 and under, free. Family rate: $14 (nonresidents, $18). Annual passes also available. Kayaks: Personal kayaks can be launched with permit.

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FIVE PLACES FOR WET FUN, INDOORS OR OUT

Up to four people at a time can slide down the familyfriendly River Canyon Run at Great Wolf Lodge in Mason, of the region’s five waterparks.

BY JIM KNIPPENBERG

splashing distance of each other across Interstate 71. Coney Island will probably have a record season again if the summer he experts can’t say why of 2008 heats up the way 2007 did, and it’s true, only that it is: Five waMason’s Great Wolf Lodge and terparks in a market the Sharonville’s CoCo Key Resize of Cincinnati is sort seem to be holding unheard of. their own, though it’s too “For a market this size, early in their lives to one indoor and one outguess about long-term door waterpark would success, he said. be typical. Why we have “My guess is that this five here and all of them is a Midwest thing,” surviving is the big quesHaas said. “People here tion,” said Shawn Haas, do like to entertain themvice president of retail, opselves, but they like to do erations and information it economically and relatechnology for the Walnut Cool off at Kings tively close to home. Hills-based consulting firm Island’s Boomerang Bay. “I think that’s especialInternational Theme Park ly relevant now when people have fewer Services. disposable hours in their weeks. You can Kings Island’s Boomerang Bay and The Beach Waterpark in Mason, he said, go to a waterpark and get your money’s worth in three or four hours.” are thriving despite locations within

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Enjoy a leisurely journey down The Beach Waterpark’s 1,200-foot lazy river, one of 51 attractions there.

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Five sure bets for a day of fun BY JIM KNIPPENBERG

With 51 rides and attractions on 35 acres, The Beach is the largest waterpark in Ohio. Celebrating its 24th season, it’s known for the size of its attractions, including the five-story close-to-vertical Cliff waterslide; Aztec Adventure, the Midwest’s only outdoor water coaster; Volcanic Panic, a flume ride twisting among the treetops; and the 85foot triple drop Bonzai. The park supplements the thrills with free summer concerts, dances and even “dive-in” movies after dark.

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Boomerang Bay is 15 acres built around Australian adventures and packed with 50 water activities. The beauty of the park is that it’s tucked into a corner of Kings Island so guests can wander back and forth – work up a sweat on the rides, then cool down in a wave pool or speeding down a slide – all for one price. One bonus for adults: the lounge chairs and waiter service for parents who need to grab a seat and sip a pina colada. Sharonville’s CoCo Key Water Resort, open since November, is the new kid on the block. Like Great Wolf, it’s temperature-controlled (84 degrees), attached to a hotel and packed with all standard outdoor features – 50,000 square feet with four water slides, a lazy river, indoor/outdoor hot tub and activity areas aimed at ages from the very young to adult, all surrounded by lounge chairs, bars and restaurants. Unlike most indoor parks, it offers day passes for guests not staying at the hotel as well as overnight swim/stay packages.

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With 3 million gallons of water and a staggering size of 200 feet by 401 feet, Coney Island’s Sunlite pool has been a record holder since 1925 – the world’s largest recirculating pool, built to accommodate 10,000 swimmers at any given moment. The zero-depth wade-in end makes it popular with families. The 10-foot deep end features lap lanes for swimmers on a mission and six boards for divers. Four slides complete the picture. Great Wolf Lodge in Mason is a combination 401-room hotel, conference center and 79,000-square-foot waterpark – one of the nation’s largest indoors, with most hovering around 50,000 square feet. It was the area’s first indoor facility and one of 11 operated by parent company Great Wolf Resorts, Inc. There’s a wealth of restaurants, snack bars and arcade games, but Bear Track Landing is the centerpiece with all the features of an outdoor park, including 11 water slides, activity areas for guests from early childhood to adult, a lazy river for floaters and a 111,000-gallon wave pool to keep the waters churning. It’s 85 degrees year-round and only open to hotel guests.

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The Beach

2590 Water Park Drive, Mason (Exit 25 off I-71), 513-398-7946; www.thebeachwater park.com

10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 17, 18 and May 23-June 5, then creep back as late as 9 p.m. as summer heats up, daily through Sept. 3, reopening Sept. 6, 7

$27.99; $10.50 children 48 inches or less, seniors 60 and older; free ages 2 and younger

51, including speed slides, a 1,200-foot lazy river for inner tube ﬂoaters, a heated spa for chilling, two water play pools for children and the 750,000-gallon Kahuna Beach Wavepool.

It’s a toss-up: Aztec Adventure, the Midwest’s only outdoor water coaster, vies for top position with Volcanic Panic, a ﬂume ride that twists and plunges among the tree tops, and the Cliff, a ﬁvestory speed slide so steep riders experience “air time.”

Eight food and beverage stops, including Kokomo Breeze, Captain Cooks, Cancun Café and Blue Ash Chili

Boomerang Bay at Kings Island

11 a.m.-7 p.m. May 24-Aug. 24 and Aug. 30-Sept. 1

$45.95 at the gate ($29.99 in advance online); $29.99 ($24.99 online) kids 48 inches or less and seniors 62 and older

50 water activities spread over 15 acres, including 36 water slides, lagoons, three familyfriendly activity areas and a 36,000-square-foot wave pool – plus private cabanas, lounge chairs with waiter service and a full bar.

A toss-up between Coolangatta Racer, four side-by-side speed slides built for racing; Crocodile Run, a quarter-mile lazy river; Tasmanian Typhoon, a 60-foot slide that empties into a swirling tunnel; and Snowy River Rampage, a four-person raft ride with high-speed banked turns.

There’s some variety here with several kiosks and snack stands, but the most popular stopping spot is Wally’s Walkabout Pub where you can sip frozen drinks (alcoholic and otherwise) and munch Australian-themed foods (think shrimp on the barbie).

CoCo Key Water Resort

10 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday-Saturday

Day passes are $20 SundayThursday, $30 Saturday; overnight stay/swim packages start at $169

The 50,000-square-foot waterpark has everything the outdoor parks have but on a slightly smaller scale, including four water slides, a lazy river, activity areas for 1year-olds up to late teens and plenty of lounge chairs nicely situated so parents can keep on eye on kids.

84 degrees year-round is probably enough, but the four, four-story speed slides are also major hits with teens and young adults, while the 321-foot lazy river draws adults looking to chill out. The hot tub, with a door leading outside, works nicely for adults who like to sit in 100degree water while 10-degree winter breezes howl past.

Plenty of it – island treats from Callaloo Grill, burgers from A&W, pizza from Pizza Hut and the fully stocked Wet Rooster Bar specializing in frozen drinks (alcoholic and otherwise) native to the tropics.

Coney Island

10 a.m.-8 p.m. May 24-Aug. 24 and Aug. 30-Sept. 1; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 25-29

$10.95 ages 4 and older; $3.95 ages 2 and 3 for pool only

The 3 million gallon Sunlite pool – the world’s largest recirculating pool – is 200 feet by 401 feet with an acre of shallow water for kids and a deep end with lap lanes and six diving boards. There are also four slides and a spacious grassy area for sunbathers.

Kids love the slide in the pool’s shallow end, but most of the crowd rushes to Zoom Flume, a 500-foot, nicely twisted, doublechute speed slide, and Pipeline Plunge, a 45-foot enclosed slide where the combination of semidarkness and gushing water makes you go think you’re going much faster than you really are.

All the usual treats – ice cream, popcorn, burgers and hot dogs – but the busiest spots are the shaded tables near LaRosa’s and Skyline.

Great Wolf Lodge

Bear Track Landing is open 10 a.m. to 8 or 10 p.m. depending on the season.

Rooms (all suites) start at $169; the waterpark is available to hotel guests only

85 degrees year-round with six pools of varying size, 11 water slides and a range of family activities, including a four-story fort with 12 levels of activity.

The 111,000-gallon Beaver Trail Lake is a basic wave pool and usually the busiest place in the park – its 5-foot depth makes it especially popular with families. Two body slides and three tube slides draw respectable crowds as well.

The Loose Moose Cottage with its sprawling buffet and the campsite-themed Camp Critter Bar & Grille are the most popular, but there are also snacks at the Bear Claw Café, pizza at Pizza Hut Express and a Starbucks for a quick pick-me-up.

6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason (Exit 24 off I-71), 513-754-5700; www.visitkingsisland .com

Sheraton Cincinnati North, 11320 Chester Road (Exit 15 off I-75), Sharonville, 877-211-6311; www.cocokeywater resort.com

6201 Kellogg Ave. (Exit 72 off I-275), Anderson Township; 513-232-8230; www.coneyisland park.com

2501 Great Wolf Drive, Mason (Exit 24 off I-71), 513-459-8885; www.greatwolf.com

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University Hospital • Jewish Hospital • Fort Hamilton Hospital West Chester Medical Center • Drake Center • Alliance Primary Care

Working in the health care arena is both challenging and rewarding. Our hospitals have some of the newest medical technology in the Tristate including:

The nation’s largest cardiovascular state-of-the-art system The area’s fastest computerized tomography (CT) scanner The latest mammography technology Lexar, the world’s first stereotactic radiotherapy system (SRT) Hospira infusion devices installed at all hospitals Electronic medical records system

As you can see, we are committed to providing the best tools available to help ensure our patients’ health, safety, and well being. The Health Alliance is proud to be the largest health care system in the Tristate with five highly recognized hospitals, and the physicians of Alliance Primary Care. We offer one of the best benefits packages in town to assist our associates in achieving a balance in their personal and work lives. We also provide unique lifestyle benefits including tuition reimbursement, flexible scheduling options, business casual dress and health care scholarship opportunities. Are you interested in a rewarding career with the Health Alliance? Put yourself in the right place. Start your career at the Health Alliance!

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HERE ARE SOME WAYS YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY WITHOUT OPENING YOUR POCKETBOOK

Meggan Booker

Senior Services of Northern Kentucky sponsors many events, like this Summer Celebration Picnic at the Fort Thomas Recreation Center, as part of its mission to improve the lives of seniors. Some volunteers help often, but the program also needs those to help a few hours each month. BY MELISSA HUELSMAN

Senior Services of Northern Kentucky If you’re looking for a way to volunteer with your family, try helping Senior Services of Northern Kentucky. “Volunteering with us doesn’t require a huge time commitment,” said Annalise Appel, communications volunteer officer. “We have several ways to volunteer, but what I’m in need most of are Interlink volunteers. We have more volun-

teers now than in the history of our organization, but our demand still exceeds the number of volunteers because aging adults are the fastest growing population.” Interlink volunteers might do the grocery shopping or light housekeeping for seniors, or help with one-time-only projects such as home repair or yard work. Some volunteers work several hours each week, but the program also needs volunteers willing to help out a few hours each month. “Our volunteer opportunities are flexible,” Appel said. “If someone

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could help out by grocery shopping and visiting with a senior a few hours a month, that would be great. Evenings, weekends, as a family project or by themselves, we’re happy to take whatever help we can get.” Call 858-491-0522 or e-mail aappel@seniorservicesnky.org.

Women’s Crisis Center Helping to care for abused women and children is now as easy as doing your grocery shopping.

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The Women’s Crisis Center, a non-profit organization committed to helping victims of rape, domestic violence and abuse, has teamed up with Remke Markets’ caring neighbor program. Register your shopper’s card by completing a brief form, and Remke will donate 2 percent of your qualifying purchases to the WCC – tobacco, lottery and alcohol purchases are excluded. First print the form, located under the “donate now” section of http://wccky.org/. Then drop off the form on your next trip to the store.

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Box Tops for Education If you have any General Mills products including Cheerios, Pillsbury, Ziploc, Kleenex and Hefty brands, your neighborhood school can use your help. Many schools collect these valuable items that are often thrown away. Each box top is worth 10 cents, and according to www.boxtops4education.com, America’s schools have earned $200 million over the past 11 years. You can also put in your ZIP code to see a list of schools in your area that participate and determine its earnings within the program. By themselves, box tops aren’t worth much, but when a community pulls together these items, the numbers quickly add up. Alert your family members to the importance of the labels, then designate a drawer or plastic bag for the labels. When the bag is full, call your local school and make arrangements to drop them off.

Dress for Success As you sort through your wardrobe for summer, save a few of your suits to donate to Dress for Success and help a woman in need prepare for a job interview. The program provides 1,000 women with interview-appropriate clothing and accessories. “Over and above that, we have a retention program that serves about 300 to 400 women to teach them skills to survive the workplace,” says Mary Ivers, executive director. “For each seminar they attend, they earn credits to buy more clothes to use at our 4th Street Boutique, which is open to the public. The proceeds from the Boutique come back to support the services we offer.” Clothing donations are accepted from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursdays, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays at the Boutique on 135 W. Fourth St., excluding holiday weekends. Dress for Success cannot accept men’s clothing, used cosmetics, hosiery or undergarments. Call 513-651-3372 or visit www.dfscincy.org.

Save Our Strays in the Tri-state Save our Strays in the Tri-state encourages those with a love of pets and an occasional free Saturday to volunteer their time. The group rescues cats that have been either born wild or left to fend for themselves on the streets. After socializing the cats, the group pays for the animals to be spayed or neutered, and for the cats to have at least their first round of shots and health check-ups. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. each Saturday at the PetSmart in Oakley, volunteers are needed to help cus-

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Volunteers like Davis Hasty and Lindsay Davis from Save Our Strays are at the Oakley PetSmart from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays to help customers.

tomers choose their pets and complete paperwork. Volunteers are also needed to help clean the animals’ cages and even to foster cats until they are adopted. The schedule is flexible and volunteers need not work every weekend.

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The Kenton County School District’s Caywood Elementary School building, which opened in August 2005, was the state’s first high-performance school building. The district’s Twenhofel Middle School, which opened in January 2006, was the state’s first school certified by the U.S. Green Building Council.

last year among the private schools chartered by the state of Ohio with 1,492 students.

Mike Matthews, tight end for the New York Giants, the 2008 Super Bowl champs, is a 2002 Sycamore High School graduate. He visited the school Feb. 8 for a short pep rally with students.

Though Hamilton High School has a 110-year tradition of prep football, no one knows why the team is called “Big U.S. News & World Blue.” It is the only Report, in its first high school in Ohio annual ranking of with that team America’s Best nickname and The 42 students in the 2007 High Schools, some attribute graduating class at Covington has ranked Indithe moniker to Latin School (where students must take an entrance exam and migrants from an Hill High Kentucky who skip one or two grades to enter) School No. 48. flooded into the earned an average of $112,000 Some 18,790 county seat of Butin college scholarships. high schools in 40 ler County in the early states using data Public education in Newport bepart of the last century. from the 2005-2006 Alex Trebek gan with the chartering of the They brought along and Rachel Horn school year were anaNewport Academy in 1799. with them their love for lyzed for the ranking, which was released in December Walnut Hills High School sopho- University of Kentucky’s Big Blue sports teams. 2007. more Rachel Horn won the $75,000 “Jeopardy!” teen tourCincinnati’s School for the CreKansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius nament in February. is a 1966 graduate of Summit ative & Performing Arts counts Country Day School in Hyde St. Xavier High School, a private among its well-known graduates Sarah Jessica Parker and Nick Park. Catholic boys school in FinneyEnquirer staff town, had the largest enrollment Lachey.

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or years, Northern Kentucky seemed to fall behind Cincinnati in the international cuisine game. These days, it’s as easy to find quality sushi and curry spots as it is to stumble upon time-tested hometown beer-and-burger joints. In recent years, the area has seen the opening of its first Indian restaurants and an impressively diverse roster of Asian diners, serving up everything from spicy pad Thai to top-notch sushi. We’ve highlighted three worldly dining options – specializing in Japanese, Indian and Thai – in Northern Kentucky, and given you tips for other places to try. To find more places to dine and to rate and review restaurants you’ve visited, visit Cincinnati.Com/entertainment and click on “dining.”

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Try it: Jo An Try it: Apna Japanese RestauIndia, 8045 Conrant, 3940 Olymnector Drive, pic Blvd., ErlangFlorence, er, 859-746-2634. 859-372-0777. For authentic Open since Japanese cuisine – late 2006, Apna from sushi and India is easy to sake to tempura, overlook (it’s noodles and miso nestled in a strip soup – Jo An is mall across from the spot. Décor is Florence Mall), minimal and servbut it’s worth ice is laid-back seeking out. but attentive at the There’s no better low-key restaubreak from a day rant, located in of shopping than Joseph Fuqua II the first floor of a rich meal of an office building. Chef Kajo prepares sushi at at Jo An curry, rice and Toyota executive Japanese Restaurant in Erlanger. soft, chewy Kotoro Nakamura naan. If you’re opened the restaurant in 1997 and new to the spicy, complex flavors of it’s been favorite of Toyota execuIndian fare, your best bet is Apna’s tives, Japanese families, sushi conlunch buffet (available 11:30 a.m. to noisseurs and curious local diners 2:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday and since. noon to 3 p.m. Sunday), where for The best way to dine here? Try a just $6.99, you can sample a rotating little bit of everything, starting with selection of curries and vegetarian appetizers like edamame and miso specialties. soup and moving on to the ravedAlso try: Taj India, 7677 Mall about sushi and seafood dishes. Road, Florence, 859-594-4825; GuAlso try: AOI Japanese Cuisine, 1 ru India, 2303 Buttermilk Crossing, Levee Way, Newport, 859-431-9400. Crescent Springs, 859-341-5858. 44 SUMMER 2008 CINCINNATI.COM/DISCOVER

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Thai

Try it: Sweet Basil Thai Cuisine and Sushi Bar, 2331 Buttermilk Crossing, Crescent Springs, 859-331-0666. Small and unassuming, but packed with out-of-this-world flavor, Sweet Basil is a favorite with the weekday lunch crowd and families looking to mix up dinner routines. Pad Thai – here packed with vegetables and meat or seafood of your choosing – is a safe option for newcomers to Thai cuisine, but for the more adventurous there are spicier options and a full sushi bar for sampling rolls. Also try: Mai Thai 7710 U.S. 42,

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Florence, 859-282-1888; Siam Orchid, 8254 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria, 859-694-7700.

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Chinese

Raymond’s Hong Kong Café, 11051 Clay Drive, Walton, 859-485-2828. If you’re looking for an adventure in Chinese beyond your usual take-out, try a weekend dim sum brunch at Pacific Moon on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, 859261-6666, www.pacificmoon onthelevee.com.

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m Wertheim’s, 514 W. Sixth St., Covington, 859-261-1233. m You’ll find hints of the area’s German culinary heritage in many places around town, but for the full-on German experience, you can try Hofbrauhaus, 200 E. Third St., Newport, 859-4917200, www.hofbrauhaus newport.com.

Greek

It’s Greek to Me, 3415 Dixie Hwy., Erlanger, 859-727-3000.

m Matsuya Japanese Restaurant, 7149 Manderlay Drive, Florence, 859-746-1199. m Miyoshi Japanese Restaurant, 8660 Bankers St., Florence, 859-525-6564.

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Try a Sunday dim sum brunch at Pacific Moon on the Levee.

Irish

Molly Malone’s, 112 E. Fourth St., Covington, 859-491-6659.

Japanese

There has been an explosion of Japanese restaurants in Northern Kentucky, partly inspired by the presence of Toyota North American headquarters in Erlanger, and partly by the popularity of sushi. These go well beyond sushi, however.

Korean food is spicy and hearty, featuring barbecued meats and many small side dishes – sometimes you cook them yourself at the table. Try Riverside Korean Restaurant, 512 Madison Ave., Covington, 859-2911484.

Turkish

Café Istanbul offers Turkish specialties along with food inspired by other Mediterranean cuisines. Newport on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, 859-581-1777, www.newportonthelevee.com. Polly Campbell and Kari Wethington

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f you’re one of those people with a real sweet tooth, Northern Kentucky is a good place to be. And while Graeters’ may be the first name people think of when it comes to dessert, there is no shortage of tasty sweets here, from the homemade fudge at Sweet Dreams Candy Co. in Newport to the birthday cake batter ice cream at Bruster’s Ice Cream in Florence. Here are just a few of the great places to try in Northern Kentucky.

Sweet Tooth Candies Angie Buechner is devoted to the ice cream at Sweet Tooth Candies in Newport. Buechner said she drives from Hyde Park frequently to indulge in the homemade ice cream made by Sweet Tooth owner Robert Schneider. “Their ice cream is so good, the chocolate chips are wonderful,” she said. “I’m a big fan.” Buechner is one of many longtime customers who enjoy the ice cream, chocolates and other treats made daily by Schneider and his staff. “The candy here is amazing,” she said. “His chocolates are wonderful … the caramels are wonderful … and he makes incredible candy apples that he hand-dips himself. I haven’t had a piece of candy there I haven’t liked.” Schneider, 65, started Sweet Tooth 37 years ago after years of being a candy maker at Bissinger’s Handcrafted Chocolates in Cincinnati. Schneider said his best-sellers are his chocolate chip and banana ice creams, and of course, vanilla. How does he compete with the bigger ice cream shops? “We fill a niche,” he said. “We’re a ma and pa store, only we sell a lot of stuff.”

Schneider’s Sweet Shop Find decadent desserts at Schneider’s Sweet Shop in Bellevue. The store is operated by Robert Schneider’s brother Jack, who took the business over from their father, Robert Schneider Sr., in 1986. The old-fashioned candy and ice cream shop is the last of its kind in the area, Jack Schneider said. The Bellevue landmark stays busy year round, he said. “Christmas was busy … and this

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Jack and Kathy Schneider own Schneider’s Sweet Shop in Bellevue. He took over the store from his father in 1986. “We’re doing things as close to the way they always have been done for the past 50 years,” he said.

year we saw our biggest sales ever for Valentine’s Day. I can’t keep up.” Customers here can indulge in the shop’s famous opera crèmes, fudge, caramels or other sweets. The opera crèmes account for about 25 percent of his business, Schneider said. “We ship them all over the country.” What keeps people coming back is consistency with quality and service, he said. “We’re doing things as close to the way they always have been done for the past 50 years.”

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Ice Cream in Florence, said although it’s “a Graeter’s market around here,” his store has something special. “We’ve made believers out of a lot of (customers),” he said. New Bruster’s locations are also coming to Erlanger and Hebron, he said. The store’s best seller is the birthday cake batter ice cream, Webb said. “If you have a particular ice cream you want, we’ll make it,” he said.

vorite is Graeter’s double chocolate chip, but Cold Stone is a close second, she said, where she normally gets the cake batter ice cream. Powers’ granddaughter Sydney Sturgil, 12, likes to mix it up. “My favorite is the cheesecake ice cream with gummy bears.” Whether it’s cold or hot outside, people will always come for ice cream, Cold Stone manager Jason Smith said. “We say every day is a great day for ice cream,” Smith said.

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For many ice cream enthusiasts, mixing toppings, fruits and nuts into the cone makes the perfect treat. Cold Stone Creamery, which has locations in Florence, Newport and Crestview Hills, believes it’s this extra indulgence that brings the customers here. The shop sells ice creams, milkshakes, smoothies and cakes. Cold Stone Crestview Hills area manager Mike Johnson said the favorite here is the birthday cake remix, which is a mix of brownies, fudge, rainbow sprinkles with cake batter ice cream. Joyce Powers of Cincinnati goes for ice cream once a month. Her fa-

Many area ice cream lovers get their fix at longtime favorite United Dairy Farmers. UDF, which operates 200 stores mostly in Ohio, has been serving up ice cream, shakes and malts that are “second to none” for 60 years, said Frank Cogliano, senior vice president of retail operations. UDF can use its premium Homemade brand ice cream in sundaes, shakes and malts. “There’s nothing like them in the country,” he said of the treats. Cogliano said UDF hasn’t changed the formulas in the ice cream since the beginning. “It’s that quality that everyone expects,” he said.

DiscoverFood LOCAL ICE CREAM SPOTS Baskin Robbins, High Street, Crescent Springs Bruster’s Ice Cream, U.S. 42, Florence Captain Tom’s, Production Drive, Boone County Cold Stone Creamery, Mall Road, Florence; Crestview Hills Town Center; Newport on the Levee Dairy Queen, Mary Grubbs Highway, Walton; Kilgore Place, Hebron; Royal Drive, Fort Mitchell PRNewsFoto; provided Dari Crest, Madison Avenue, Covington Graeter’s Ice Cream, Buttermilk Pike, Fort Mitchell; Grand Avenue, Newport; U.S. 42, Florence Mister Softee, Grand Avenue, Newport United Dairy Farmers, Fairfield Avenue, Bellevue; Limaburg Road, Burlington; Dixie Highway, Florence; Haines Drive, Florence; Madison Pike, Fort Wright; North Bend Road, Hebron; Steffen Lane, Wilder; and Licking Pike, Wilder

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Sweet Tooth Candies in Newport has been in business for 37 years. The store’s top sellers are chocolate chip, banana and vanilla ice creams.

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eat, drink, socialize and listen to music

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Whether the servers are belting out show tunes or hitting the high notes in arias, you’re sure to enjoy your experience at Vito’s Café in Fort Thomas.

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ALLYN’S CAFÉ Red beans and rice and other spicy casual food. Popular band The Bluebirds every Sunday. 3538 Columbia Parkway, ColumbiaTusculum, 513-871-5779, www.allynscafe .net ARGENTINE BEAN Latin guitar, salsa lessons on Thursday, live music Friday. “Argen-tinis” and tapas. 2875 Town Center Boulevard, Crestview Hills, 859-426-1042, www.argentinebean .net ARNOLD’S BAR & GRILL Folk, acoustic, old-time and bluegrass bands have always had a home at Arnold’s on the patio, which is covered and heated in the winter, Thursday-Saturday. Funky, hisTHE KENTUCKY ENQUIRER

toric surroundings and home-cooked food. 210 E. 8th, downtown, 513-421-6234, www.arnoldsbarandgrill.com THE CELESTIAL Dine at the upscale steakhouse with a great view, then hear classic jazz and vocals at the Incline lounge Friday and Saturday nights. You might see lounge singer Mickey Esposito here. 1071 Celestial St., Mount Adams, 513-241-4455; www.thecelestial.com CHEZ NORA Jazz, blues and boogie-woogie in the rooftop lounge. Ricky Nye’s a regular, Mary Ellen Tanner plays on Sunday. Great crab cakes and a full casual menu. 530 Main St., Covington, 859-491-8027, www.cheznora.com DEE FELICE CAFÉ This atmospheric corner café serves New

DiscoverFood Orleans-inspired food to the sounds of full jazz bands who play on a narrow stage above the bar Wednesday-Saturday. The Lee Stolar Trio and the Sleepcat Band are regulars. 6th and Main streets, Covington, 859-261-2365, www.deefelice .com JASPERS A converted movie theater, Jaspers has a big stage for bands like The Remains or Leroy Ellington, and plenty of room for dancing. Menu includes sandwiches (try the short rib sandwich), pizza and entrees. Live music Tuesday-Saturday. 3187 Linwood Avenue, Mount Lookout, 513-871-6789, www.jaspersmtlookout.com JEFF RUBY RESTAURANTS Several restaurants in the Jeff Ruby group offer live entertainment nightly, from acoustic jazz at Jeff Ruby’s on Tuesday to the full R&B of Soul Pocket at Carlo and Johnny. Jeff Ruby Steakhouse, 700 Walnut St., downtown, 513-784-1200 Carlo and Johnny, 9769 Montgomery Road, Montgomery, 513-936-8600 Please see next page

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Donna Dillmore shows how to have a good time during Latin night at Jeff Ruby’s Tropicana in Newport.

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The Waterfront, 14 Pete Rose Pier, Covington, 513-581-1414 The Tropicana has music on the weekends, and Latin night on Thursdays; 1 Levee Way, Newport, 859-491-8900 For complete schedule, www.jeff ruby.com. MOLLY MALONE’S IRISH PUB – PLEASANT RIDGE Irish bands play here Friday and Saturdays while you eat modern Irish food and down Guinness. 6111 Montgomery Road, 513-531-0700 POTBELLY SANDWICH WORKS This chain of fast-casual sandwich/salad restaurants hires local musicians to play acoustic music during lunch. Locations downtown, Clifton, Kenwood and Rookwood Pavilion, www.potbelly.com TINK’S CAFÉ This Clifton café serves upscale but moderately priced food in a window-walled room. Monday night is the Faux Frenchman doing gypsy jazz, Thursday is Troubadour Dali. More acoustic jazz Tuesday

Above left: The Kevin Fox Band plays at Allyn’s Café in Columbia-Tusculum. Above: Cheryl Renee plays at Arnold’s Bar and Grill downtown. Left: Jazz pianist Frank Vincent (right) and bassist Michael Sharfe perform at the Celestial in Mt. Adams.

and Wednesdays. 3410 Telford St., Clifton, 513-961-6500; www.tinkscafe.com VITO’S CAFÉ Singing servers jump up to stand by the piano and belt out show tunes or reach high notes in opera arias, while you dine on excellent classic Italian food WednesdaySunday. 654 Highland Ave., Fort Thomas, 859-442-9444, www.vitoscafe.com

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World-famous

BARBECUE

has plenty of country cousins

incinnati’s Montgomery Inn is the No. 1 independent restaurant featuring barbecue or ribs in the country. It’s one of Cincinnati’s culinary icons, and you can check out their well-loved product at three locations locally. But they aren’t the only places to eat ribs, or other sauce-slathered, slow-cooked meats in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. Some independent rib joints proudly smoke their meat over wood: some use only wood, while others may add wood to a gas smoker for added flavor. The kind of wood is an important signature of each restaurant’s proprietary recipe and part of the subtle variations of one joint from another. Grouped by the kind of wood they use, here’s a selection of independent restaurants that serve ribs, brisket, pulled pork and other barbecued meats. The establishments range from small takeout shops to sit-down restaurants.

Charcoal Ollie’s Trolley, 1601 W. Central Ave., West End, 513-381-6100 Famous for deep-fried turkey (call a day ahead), Ollie’s also does rib tips, pork ribs and the less common beef ribs. Stir-fried rice and vegetables makes a healthy side. Please see next page

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Walt’s Barbeque on Colerain Avenue features pork ribs, chicken and brisket with sides of macaroni and cheese, sweet potato casserole, cole slaw, mashed potatoes with gravy and cornbread.

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Cherry and hickory for smoking, oak and maple for base fire Jim Dandy’s BBQ, 2343 E. Sharon Road, Sharonville, 513-771-4888 The ribs are classic at this spacious barn-like restaurant, where you can get a look at the smokers outside. They use only wood for heat and smoke.

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pork, along with beef brisket and chicken in his hickory smoker. Their potato salad, macaroni and cheese and peach cobbler are among the homemade sides.

Hickory, sassafras for ham Boston Butz, 3754 HamiltonCleves Road, Ross, 513-738-3111 They smoke most of their meat over hickory, but for ham, they use sweet sassafras. (Order a week ahead.) Their sour-cream baked potato salad is a favorite side dish.

BBQ Revue, 4725 Madison Mesquite Road, Madisonville, 513-871-3500 Geno’s Barbecue, 1241 Ohio It’s slow-cooked fast food at 131, Milford, 513-248-4533 BBQ Revue. They make everyRibs, rib tips, chicken, pulled thing there, and are quick to dish it pork are all done over mesquite up. Look for the big pink pig outsmoke. The homemade coleslaw is side. Their brisket and macaroni the side to try. and cheese are customer favorites. Burbank’s Real Bar-B-Q, Mixed hardwood 11167 Dowlin Drive, Sharonville, Walt’s Hitching Post, 3300 513-771-1440, www.burbanks Madison Pike, Fort Wright, 859bbq.com 331-0494 Founded by local DJ Gary BurWalt’s is a 70-year-old restaubank, this eat-in restaurant fearant in a rambling roadhouse. tures live blues, a list of regional Their ribs are chewy and smoky in barbecue sauces, plus fried catfish molasses-dark barbecue sauce. and award-winning gumbo as well as Oak, smoked meats. Pit to Plate cherry, BBQ, 8021 Hamiland sugar ton Ave., Mount Healthy, maple 513-931-9100 K.T.’s BarbeDiane Creech cue & Deli, recently moved her 8501 Reading little WesternRoad, 513-761themed joint 0200 around the corner The chicken’s onto Hamilton Avfabulous at this enue. She’s still carry-out-only serving ribs and joint in Reading, brisket and other but they do ribs, meats fully pulled pork and smoked over hickmore, too. Also ory. David Sorcher try their food at Big Art’s BBQ, The Blue Wisp The hickory-smoked ribs are the 2796 Struble specialty at Eddie’s Southern Jazz Club in the Road, Colerain Style Barbecue in Florence. evenings. Township, 513-825-4811 Pecan Baby back ribs are the big sellers here, plus, whole chicken, Walt’s Barbeque, 6040 Colepulled chicken and pulled pork. rain Ave., Green Township, Get it to go or sit down with some 513-923-9800 pepper-and-onion Cajun fries, or Started in a tiny former fastbaked beans on the side. food building, Walt’s recently Eddie’s Southern Style moved into a brand-new and spaBarbecue, 7633 Dixie Highway, cious barbecue barn. There’s lots Florence, 859-525-0771 of room and they’ve got a full Eddie does ribs and pulled menu, too. 52 SUMMER 2008 CINCINNATI.COM/DISCOVER

Michael Snyder

The Mixed Grill Dinner (barbecue ribs, chicken and shrimp) is one of the menu highlights at Big Art’s BBQ in Colerain Township.

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A full slab of baby-back ribs, plus cornbread and sides, from Burbank’s Real Bar-B-Q and Ribs restaurant on Dowlin Drive in Sharonville.

Also try this local favorite

Michael Snyder

Barbecue ribs, Saratoga chips, and a Greek salad are among the big hits at the three Montgomery Inn locations – Montgomery, downtown and Fort Mitchell.

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Montgomery Inn, 9440 Montgomery Road, Montgomery, 513-791-3482 Montgomery Inn Boathouse, 925 Riverside Avenue, Downtown, 513-721-7427 400 Buttermilk Pike, Fort Mitchell, 859-344-5333 Ribs and paper-thin house-made Saratoga chips are the icon dishes at these large local restaurants. But you’ll find barbecued duck, burgers and fried shrimp with fiery sauce, too.

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Specialty coffee perks up N.Ky. BY KARI WETHINGTON

n a weekday afternoon in Hebron, a group of high school boys chat boisterously at the Coffee Blend, taking turns ordering warm mochas and frothy cappuccinos at the counter. The teenagers sprawl over a cluster of couches inside the small shop, their banter drowning out a conversation between two nearby women who appear to be catching up on the details of each other’s lives over cups of coffee. A few years ago – before Coffee Blend (2940 Hebron Park Drive, Hebron, 859-586-2600), opened in June 2004 as the first gourmet coffee shop in Hebron – these customers would not have had this social opportunity unless they drove out of town. Coffee Blend is no longer the only gourmet coffee shop in Hebron. Construction continues to dot the once-rural landscape here, and independent coffee shops have sprouted up nearby on North Bend Road – a trend that’s reflected all over Northern Kentucky. Many shop owners acknowledge that as more shops open in the area, local taste buds become more accustomed to gourmet coffee. Tim Roskey, who opened Brewed Awakening (202 Mount Zion Road, Florence, 859-6476474) in May 2006, says it’s been a struggle to convince customers to give up home-brewed or gas station coffee. “Sometimes it’s hard to pull them away from the gas station because I charge more,” said Roskey, whose drive-through and walk-in shop is in a retail plaza on Mount Zion Road near Kroger. “But most people, once they start drinking good coffee, they don’t like going back,” he said. “I’ve had people tell me they’re mad at me because they can’t drink that stuff anymore!” Newport and Covington have long been hot spots for coffee – with hip places like Mammoth Café

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Mayo Howlett is the owner of Altiora Coffee in Taylor Mill. Howlett says the competition from Starbucks and other local shops can be fierce.

(515 Monmouth St., Newport, 859291-8875) offering lattes and breakfast to a more urban crowd. But the coffee connoisseur lifestyle is steadily seeping into the outer edges of Northern Kentucky, opening up business to shops like Roskey’s. “In Florence, the way development is going, I can see a lot more coffee shops opening here over the next seven to 10 years,” Roskey said. Roskey hopes to stay competitive by diversifying his business; he offers homemade chicken salad and lunchtime delivery. Robin Kidder, who opened Coffee Blend, says she’s been successful but growth has been slow. “I thought if you build it, they would come, but they didn’t come as quickly as I would like,” she said. Her saving grace, she says, is her staff’s personal service. “I have great people that work for me,” said Kidder. “When I watch these ladies that work for me – our customers walk in and they have their drinks made already and they know them by name.” Flexibility is also key, she says. “We’re still a work in progress –

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I’ll change things, I’ll listen to what people want, I’ll add and take away,” Kidder says. Like Kidder and Roskey, coffee shop entrepreneur Mayo Howlett had no background in the coffee business when he opened Altiora Coffee (5034 Old Taylor Mill Road, Taylor Mill, 859-291-0999) in July 2005. After moving to the area from Hyde Park, he saw a need for gourmet coffee and decided to try. In addition to a full coffee and food menu, Altiora offers a warm ambiance, with plush red couches and rotating art on display. Howlett says Starbucks, as well as new independent shops, make competition even more fierce in the area. “When I started, I had no competition and now I’ve got them popping up around me,” Howlett said. To stay on top, he says he trains his employees to be quick and friendly, but also to focus on the quality of each coffee drink “The feedback from my customers is always positive and the people I employ are very polite and customer-service oriented,” he says.

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OTHER SHOPS IN N. KENTUCKY Argentine Bean, 2875 Town Center Blvd., Crestview Hills, 859-426-1042 Bean Haus, 640 Main St., Covington, 859-431-2326 Bellevue Bistro, 313 Fairfield Ave., Bellevue, 859-5815600 Brewberry Coffee Co., 2498 Dixie Highway, Fort Mitchell, 859-426-5159 Bummy’s Coffee Shop, 6449 Taylor Mill Road, Independence, 859-363-8700 City Brew Coffee, 8109 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria, 859-635-3200 Coffee Cup, 4161 Richardson Road, Independence, 859-283-2871 Coffees and Cream, 21 Girard St., Florence, 859-371-5045 Java Joint, 152 Barnwood Drive, Edgewood, 859-3419999 Jean-Robert’s Greenup Café., 308 Greenup St., Covington, 859-261-3663 Jet Coffee, 8203 U.S. 42, Florence, 859-283-1236 Mahogany’s Coffeehouse and Bar, 3715 Winston Ave., Latonia, 859-261-1029 Perk Station, 2343 Buttermilk Crossing, Crescent Springs, 859-578-0033 Proverbs Coffee, 508 Commonwealth Ave., Erlanger, 859-342-5282 Reality Tuesday Café, 1518 Dixie Highway, Park Hills, 859-261-4939 Scribbles Books, Coffee, Music, 7742 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria, 859-291-9400 Yesterday’s Café & Tea Room, 264D Main St., Florence, 859-594-4832 York St. Café, 738 York St., Newport, 859-261-9675

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Party Source is the place to get your spirits up BY SCOTT WARTMAN

eer, liquor and spirits from remote corners of the globe have found their way to the shelves in an 80,000-square-foot store along the Ohio River in Bellevue. Revelers looking for party supplies, food and alcoholic beverages of all kinds take the Ky. 8/Bellevue exit off Interstate 471 to the Party Source. Management boasts that the store is one of the 10 biggest liquor stores in the country. Customers will find 10,000 brands of wine and 1,200 brands of beer. The Party Source carries beer from five of the seven Trappist monasteries in the world that brew beer. Ken Lewis still owns the store he started 15 years ago. It has since become a destination for celebrations. Those who work there know their libations. “Our wine staff tastes 4,000 wines a year,” said Party Source general manager

IF YOU GO What: The Party Source Where: 95 Riviera Drive, Bellevue Phone: 859-291-4007

Jon Stiles. “The wine staff is well traveled. We see where the product is produced and bring back those stories to our customers. People have a very high expectation of us.” A spirits purchaser employed by the Party Source tastes liquors from different distilleries and buys special varieties available only in the Party Source. Bourbon and whiskey distilleries in Kentucky offer batches from casks that only go to the Party Source, said Brian Moeller, a wine steward for the Party Source. “We get things no one in the state has an opportunity to get,” Moeller said. Wine tastings, cooking classes and other skills useful for entertaining guests happen throughout the week in an educational space.

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People from across the region head to the Party Source for its vast selection, like Joe Cissell of Pleasant Ridge.

Patrick Reddy

Mostly by word of mouth, Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant has a huge following, which makes server Sergio Morales get pretty brave delivering food to his guests.

Rio Grande inspires loyalty with authentic Mexican food BY SCOTT WARTMAN

Mexican restaurant tucked away in a shopping center in southern Newport has become a gathering spot for people all over the region. The parking lot in front of the Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant in the Newport Shopping Center stays filled with cars throughout the day. Loyal patrons cite the casual but clean atmosphere and reasonably priced Mexican fare as a draw. To avoid the rush, John Thoma of Elsmere usually gets a table at 11 a.m., when it opens for lunch during the week. “To me by far it is the best Mexican restaurant I’ve ever eaten at,” Thoma said. “It is more authentic. Through word of mouth, more and more people come here.” Rio Grande offers 30 dinner entrees and 19 lunch specials. Dinner entrees hover around the $7$12 range. Pitchers of margaritas usually populate the tables in the crowded dining room during the evenings. The restaurant also offers a back room for large groups and private functions. Mexican native Octavio Correa opened Rio Grande in Newport 10 years THE KENTUCKY ENQUIRER

IF YOU GO What: Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant Where: 34 Carothers Road (Newport Shopping Center) Hours: Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m.; FridaySaturday, 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Phone: 859-292-8750

ago after having owned restaurants in Somerset and Winchester. His brother-in-law and some of his family have run the Rio Grande in Newport since it opened, Correa said. Correa later opened a Florence location. “We try to do the same thing every time people come in, same service, same cooks all the time,” Correa said. “So I think that is one of the reasons it has become a destination. We try to do the same thing every day. That is what people expect.” Alma Mata, originally from Guatemala, helps manage the restaurant and works with many family members. “It is very family-oriented,” Mata said. “This business has helped us make our dream come true to come to the U.S.”

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DiscoverFun JOHNNY’S TOYS TOTTER’S OTTERVILLE We love Johnny’s Toys in Covington. Both kids love their train displays and riding the trolley back at Otterville. My son and daughter could spend the whole day playing at Otterville – and I love that they get to explore so many different sides of creative play. LittleMissKnowitAll 4314 Boron Drive, Covington, 859-491-1441, www.johnnys toys.com. Ages 9 months-10 years, $7.95; adults, free. DEVOU PARK I like going for long walks to Devou Park (we live right around the corner). The views of downtown and looking over the golf course are amazing! Lucy4242 Western Avenue, Covington, 859-292-2151, www.covingtonky .com

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FLORENCE FREEDOM Since I won’t be able to enjoy anything else this summer because I will be stuck at work, I would have to say being at Champion Window Field, home of the Florence Freedom professional baseball team. krum1807 7950 Freedom Way, Florence, 859-594-4487, www.florence freedom.com. All tickets are less than $10 each.

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One mom says she loves going to Florence Freedom baseball games.

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CINCINNATI NATURE CENTER Cincinnati Nature Center is great! They have all different levels of hiking trails as well as activities and a visitor center for education. They are also dog friendly. You can get a very reasonably priced membership and enjoy all year round. EastsideNewMom 4949 Tealtown Road, Milford, 513-831-1711, www.cincynature .org. Mondays are free of charge; Tuesday through Friday: $3 adults, $1 children ages 3-12; Saturday through Sunday: $5 adults, $1 children ages 3-12. VOICE OF AMERICA PARK Our family loves the park at Voice of America. In the spring, we ride bikes around the lake, fly kites on windy days, go paddle-boating on hot days (with lots of splashing!), and go fishing on lazy days. You can even go sled riding down the huge hill in the winter! My kids love it here and it really gets us out

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LEBANON MASON & MONROE RAILROAD We went to Lebanon last summer and rode the train and went to the Golden Lamb restaurant. It was perfect for adults and kids. There were clowns, playgrounds and cheap food. The restaurant was quiet and novel, more fun for us grown ups. AutumnsMommy 127 S. Mechanic St., Lebanon, 513-933-8022, www.lebanonrr .com. Prices for train rides vary. CINCINNATI ZOO & BOTANICAL GARDEN We love going to the zoo during the holidays. At Easter, the Easter Bunny is there and you can have your child’s photos taken with it. They have coloring stations and other activities for the little ones. At Christmas, Santa

Claus is there and you can have photos done with him. We love the Festival of Lights. It gets better every year! At Halloween, they have the Great Pumpkin Patch, hay rides and trick-or-treating stations. ProudMomOf2 3400 Vine St., Avondale, 513-281-4700, www.cincyzoo.org. Basic daily admission: $18 adults, $13 children. PARTY HOPPERS Party Hoppers in Delhi. We are there almost every Wednesday … the place is very clean. The cost is very reasonable. It’s a great place for my 4-year-old to run and wear herself out during the colder months but will be also nice on the way too hot days! Dawn13 6131 Cleves Warsaw Pike, Delhi, 513-451-4386, www.party hoppersonline.com. Open playtime admission is $5 per child; younger than age 2 is $2. PARKY’S WETLAND ADVENTURE We love the Woodland Mound

water park in the summertime. It has lots to do for all ages and it helps to beat the heat. We also like to stay and play at the playground or take a walk around the park after our water time. Plus it is free for kids under 2! It’s the perfect afternoon adventure! Zachscrazymom 8250 Old Kellogg Road, Anderson Township, 513-521-7275, www.hamiltoncountyparks.org/ parks/woodland.htm. Admission is $1 per child, ages 2-12, plus a motor permit available for $5 annually. LUNKEN AIRPORT PLAYFIELD In the summer we love Lunken Airport Playfield. It feels like you are somewhere else. It is gated, which is nice, and there are big, old shade trees, which I love. The play equipment is updated and great for younger or older children – the boys also love to watch the planes come in and go out! Momioftwo 4744 Playfield Lane, East End, 513-321-6500, www.fly lunken.com

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ONLINE For up-to-the-minute listings, go to Cincinnati.Com. Search: calendar Many of these locations offer a discount if you purchase tickets on their Web sites. For these and other deals, check out the “Deals I’ve Spotted” forum under “Talk” at www.cincyMOMS.com. Steven M. Herppich

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777 Argosy Parkway, Lawrenceburg, 888-274-6797, www.argosy.com/cincinnati The riverboat casino offers about 2,300 slot machines and 80 gaming tables in its three-deck facility, which can accommodate more than 4,000 passengers. There’s a multilevel entertainment pavilion that’s home to restaurants, bars and lounges, and also a 300-room newly remodeled hotel with free Wi-Fi. Hours: Open 24 hours daily Admission: Free

BB Riverboats 101 Riverboat Row, Newport, 859-261-8500, www.bbriverboats .com BB Riverboats has been a staple of the local riverfront for the past 25 years. Its cruises are more than boat trips – they’re a chance to learn about the history of the river, enjoy a meal or dance under the stars. BB Riverboats offers a variety of cruises ranging from lunch

and dinner trips to sightseeing jaunts and all-day excursions. Hours: Vary Admission: Varies

The Beach Waterpark 2590 Water Park Drive, Mason, 513-398-7946, www.thebeach waterpark.com The Beach has real palm trees, sand, Ohio’s largest wave pool and 51 water rides. During the summer there are weekly teen dances and reggae fests. For the Christmas season, Holiday Fest features a live Nativity scene, ice skating and other holiday favorites. This year’s season begins May 17. Hours: Opens at 10 a.m.; closing times vary Admission: $27.99 general admission; $10.50 children 48 inches and shorter and senior citizens; free for ages 2 and under

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888-235-8377, www.belterra casino.com The 38,000-square-foot riverboat casino features 1,700 slot machines and more than 45 table games. The property has six restaurants and a hotel with 608 rooms. It also features a premium day spa and a Tom Fazio-designed championship golf course. Hours: Open 24 hours daily Admission: Free

Big Bone Lick State Park 3380 Beaver Road, Union, 859384-3522, http://parks.ky.gov The park, named after the warm salt springs that once attracted herds of giant mastodons, wooly mammoths, ground sloths and other prehistoric visitors, bills itself as “the birthplace of American vertebrate paleontology.” Fossilized animal remains were discovered in 1739, and many of them are on display in Big Bone Lick Museum. But this park also offers much to do outdoors, with hiking trails, a 7.5acre lake, picnic and camping areas, and facilities for tennis, volleyball, basketball, softball, horseshoes and miniature golf. Hours: Dawn to dusk daily Admission: Free

Boone County Arboretum at Central Park 9190 Camp Ernst Road, Union, 859-384-4999, www.bcarboretum .org Boone County Arboretum at Central Park is the nation’s first ar-

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boretum within an active recreational park setting. Its 121 acres have more than 2,700 trees and shrubs. Its collection includes specialized arrangements of plant families and obscure selections rarely observed by the public. All this can be viewed while strolling along miles of paved walking trails that wind through woodland settings and athletic fields. The arboretum also has a children’s garden and a wildlife viewing area. Hours: Dawn to dusk daily Admission: Free

Cincinnati Museum Center 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate, 513-287-7000, www.cincymuseum .org The Cincinnati Museum Center, boasts three museums, plus an Omnimax theater, in the Art Deco

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Union Terminal. The Museum of Natural History and Science allows visitors to step back 19,000 years into the Ice Age of the Ohio Valley. Explore a replica of a Kentucky limestone cave, complete with underground waterfalls, streams, fossils and a live bat colony. The Children’s Museum, opened in 1998, includes interactive activities in The Woods, Energy Zone, Little Sprouts Farm and Kid’s Town. The Cincinnati History Museum includes a model of the city from the 1900s to the 1940s featuring working trains and inclines, and there’s also an adjacent vintage streetcar. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday Admission: Visit one museum for $7.25 adults, $6.25 ages 60 and older, $5.25 ages 3 to 12, and $4.25 ages 1 to 2. Discounts available for multi-pass museum tickets.

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3400 Vine St., Avondale, 800-944-4776, www.cincyzoo.org With 510 animal species and 3,000 plant varieties, the zoo attracts more than 1.2 million visitors annually. Open since 1875, the zoo is the second-oldest in the United States. It has been designated Cincinnati’s top tourist attraction and one of the top five zoos in the country by Zagat Survey. Special celebrations take place year-round, including Zoo Babies in the spring, HallZOOween in the fall and Festival of Lights in the winter. Expected to open in June is Giraffe Ridge, where guests will be able to feed a giraffe. Also new is the Special FX 4-D Theater that puts a whole new twist on shows such as SpongeBob SquarePants and Animal Planet. Hours: Vary depending on season; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Memorial Day through Labor Day Admission: $13 adults; $11 ages 62 and older; $8 ages 2-12

Coney Island 6201 Kellogg Ave., Anderson Township, 513-232-8230, www. coneyislandpark.com The roots of this entertainment facility date to 1870, when it was rented for private picnics. Today, the site features a variety of activities and shows. Primary among them is Sunlite Pool, which was built in 1925 and – at 200 feet wide and 401 feet long and with a capacity of 3 million gallons of water – is the world’s largest recirculating swimming pool. Coney Island also has four water slides and many classic amusement park rides, in-

DiscoverFun dining options, including a deli, a buffet and a sit-down steakhouse. Nearby is Southern Indiana’s only Scottish links-style golf course. Free valet parking. Hours: Open 24 hours daily Admission: Free

cluding the Python steel roller coaster, bumper cars, a Ferris wheel and a carousel. Visitors can ride in pedal boats on Lake Como, enjoy live stage shows at Lakeside Pavilion, dance or listen to live music at Moonlite Gardens, or play miniature golf and a variety of arcade games. Picnic facilities also are available. Hours: Vary; mostly 10 a.m.8 p.m. Memorial Day to Labor Day Admission: $19.95 ages 4 and older, $9.95 ages 2 and 3

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Gorman Heritage Farm 10052 Reading Road, Evendale, 513-563-6663, www.gormanfarm .org This 120-acre historic homestead, with some buildings dating to 1835, lets visitors experience a working farm. Guests also can take in the scenery with a relaxing stroll on the trails. The farm includes wooded areas, a former Indian trail, a fresh-water spring, a creek for milling operations, crop fields and a cutting garden. Special events, such as Civil War battle re-enactment, often are scheduled, and there are

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demonstrations and classes for both children and adults, covering subjects ranging from wildlife to gardening to beekeeping. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday; noon to 5 p.m. Sunday Admission: $5 adults, $3 ages 3 to 17, free for children under age 3, special event prices vary

Grand Victoria Casino 600 Grand Victoria Drive, Rising Sun, Ind., 800-472-6311, www.grandvictoria.com A variety of table games and more than 1,500 slot machines are offered at this dockside casino and resort. There’s also a 200-room hotel, a pool, a health club and several

6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason, 800-288-0808, www.visit kingsisland.com This park encompasses seven themed areas, including two for small children. There are more than 80 rides, shows and attractions. The park is well known for its roller coasters, especially The Beast, the world’s longest wooden coaster, and Son of Beast, the world’s only looping wooden coaster. For the youngsters, there’s Nickelodeon Universe, which has 18 rides and attractions featuring popular characters. Boomerang Bay, an Aussiethemed water park, offers a chance to cool off. Seasonal events are held in the fall and winter. Hours: Vary; typically 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Please see next page

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at the conservatory is the annual Butterfly Show, in which thousands of the colorful creatures fly freely in the facility’s showroom. Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily Admission: Free; special event prices vary

Admission: General admission gate price (ages 3-61, 48” and taller) $45.99; general admission gate price junior/senior (ages 3 and up, under 48” tall; ages 62 and up) $29.99; best prices available online

Krohn Conservatory Lebanon, Mason & 2100 Eden Park Drive, Monroe Railroad

Eden Park, 513-421-5707, www.cincinnati-oh.gov/ parks This nationally recognized conservatory, located in Eden Park, is home to more than 3,500 species of plants from all over the world. Permanent displays show plants in their natural settings, ranging from a desert-type environment to a rainforestlike atmosphere with a 20-foot waterfall. Special events are held throughout the year, including floral displays and Cooking with Krohn, a program in which area chefs and horticulturalists combine to create a special culinary experience. One of the most popular programs

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127 South Mechanic St., Lebanon, 513-933-8022, www.lebanonrr.com These nostalgic train rides, which depart from Lebanon Station and travel along the original Cincinnati, Lebanon & Northern Railroad line, offer the experience of travel from days gone by. The trains have restored 1950s GP-7 diesel-electric locomotives, commuter coaches built in 1930 and an open gondola car on the rear. Special rides are offered, including many themes for children and mystery motifs for adults. Hours: Vary Admission: Varies

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Newport Aquarium 1 Aquarium Way, Newport, 859-261-7444, www.newport aquarium.com Newport Aquarium, which opened in May 1999, showcases more than 7,000 aquatic creatures from around the globe in a million gallons of water. Featuring a 385,000-gallon shark tank, a coral reef and a rainforest environment, it was named the No. 1 aquarium in the Midwest in the Zagat Survey’s U.S. Family Travel Guide in 2004. This state-of-the-art facility puts visitors close to the action, leading them through 200 feet of underwater tunnels, over see-through floors and past walk-around exhibits. An 8,000-gallon display, complete with icy cliffs, puts penguins on center stage while guests take in the show on theater-style seating. Hours: Vary; typically 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Admission: $18.95 adults; $11.95 ages 2 to 12, free 2 and younger

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897-7000, www.renfestival.com This annual event recreates a 16th-century English village on its 30-acre site. Hundreds of costumed performers provide an authentic atmosphere and roughly 100 shows each day, including jousting battles by knights on horseback. Musicians, dancers and storytellers roam the grounds and perform on the venue’s 12 stages, providing further entertainment. Guests also can watch archery demonstrations and even take up a bow and arrow themselves. An open-air marketplace provides a place for more

than 130 merchants and Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. craftsmen to show their Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. wares and demonSaturday, noonstrate their talents. 6 p.m. Sunday in Dining choices spring and autumn; abound, with such 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monauthentic fare as day-Friday, roasted turkey legs, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturfresh-baked bread, day, noon-6 p.m. Sunstews, fish and chips and day in summer steaks offered. Beer and Admission: Pony Malinda Hartong wine also are available. rides, Parky’s PlayBarn, Find llamas Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 6 wagon rides $2 each; at Parky’s Farm p.m. Saturdays and Sunplus $5 annual parking in Winton Woods. permit days Aug. 30 through Oct. 19 and Labor Day Admission: $19.99 adults; $9.99 Wolff Planetarium ages 5 to 12, free ages 4 and youn3400 Brookline Drive, ger University Heights, 513-321-6070,

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10073 Daly Road, Springfield Township, 513-521-7275, www. hamiltoncountyparks.org/parks/ parkys.htm Located in Winton Woods, this 100-acre demonstration farm includes animals, orchards, gardens and fields of crops. A working windmill and a display of antique farm equipment and pony rides also are offered. Parky’s PlayBarn, an indoor, two-story playground with soft safety flooring, gives the kids a place to burn excess energy.

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www.cincinnati-oh.gov/parks Located in Burnet Woods, Wolff Planetarium can seat 20 people under its 12-foot dome to view stars in all seasons and all latitudes. This is one of the nation’s oldest planetariums, and it’s decidedly low-tech. There are no prerecorded programs; your journey will be led by an experienced naturalist who will go into detail about facts and myths of various celestial bodies. Audience participation is encouraged. Hours: Vary Admission: Varies

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uddy LaRosa. Carl Lindner. A.G. Lafley. Bill Butler. Phil Cox. The names and faces are the Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky business community’s equivalent to Mount Rushmore. But who will take their places when they are gone? Who will be the next great entrepreneur? The CEO of a multinational company? The leader of one of the city’s well-known corporations? Here is a sampling of candidates as we close in on the second decade of the century. They come from all over the region, from different backgrounds and career paths, different races and genders. In conjunction with the area’s major chambers of commerce, we offer some up-and-coming nominees, all of whom are younger than 40 and all of whom have the desire to get their faces on that mountain – by improving the region as a whole.

Warner A. Allen

Profession: Head of public affairs/government relations/corporate philanthropy for Erlangerbased Toyota Boshoku America Age, family: 30, single Hometown: Covington Residence: Covington Background: Allen has a unique perspective on economic hardship. He and his family grew up very poor in Covington, and he spent several years in homeless shelters. He lost both parents by the age of 15. But now he is known for helping found nonprofits such as Covington Partners In Prevention and Rising Star Art Studios and Galleries for children with autism. In his own words: “I want to be in a position of influence to the point that I can affect positive change and prosperity not only in my community but in the communities where I work. And an overarching goal that I have is that both sides of the river embrace each other equally for the growth and prosperity of the region as a whole, and the focus is to compete on the global scale. “My goal is not to be a millionaire but to leave a legacy behind and have an impact, although being a millionaire would not be a bad idea.”

Darrick Dansby

Occupation: Director of development for Cincinnati Center City Development Corp. (3CDC), specifically for Over-the-Rhine Age: 35 Hometown: Mansfield, Ohio Residence: Kennedy Heights Background: Dansby started in the nonprofit arena, working for the United Way of Cincinnati, then served as president of Smartmoney Community Services, which helps provide financial training to underserved citizens of the city. He now is helping oversee new economic development in Over-the-Rhine. In his own words: “It is my personal goal to continue to help make the city and the region grow into one of the best in the country. Another goal is to eventually start my own company and be innovative like Phil Cox, like Ross Love, like Carl Lindner. I want to put my mark on Cincinnati. “And 20 years down the line when people are looking for the next set of young professionals, I would love to be the one listed as being at the top. But I am humbled to be mentioned in this group now … and more than anything, it has totally inspired me to be acknowledged in this way. Now I feel as if I have something to prove, to show that I belong.”

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Occupation: Fundraising manager for Give the Gift of Sight, a nonprofit organization closely affiliated with Luxottica Retail Age, family: 28, single Hometown: Colerain Township Residence: Maineville Background: Galvin has worked professionally with several nonprofit organizations, including the Cen-

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ter for Chemical Addictions Treatment and the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Cincinnati. In her own words: “The leaders I admire in Greater Cincinnati have reached a point where their energy and connections spill over to enhance all the organizations in which they are involved. … “Cincinnatians should be so proud of the progress that has been made in this city. Downtown is vibrant again and is on its way to becoming a premier city. I hope we can capitalize on this momentum and resolve to say, ‘Yes, let’s make that happen together’ instead of letting obstacles and disputes slow the way. I think we should speak as a city and county to better position our region’s many strengths.”

Rob Richardson

Profession: Attorney at downtown law firm Cook, Portune & Logothetis Age, family: 29, married Hometown: Springfield Township Residence: Mount Auburn Background: Richardson is the son of Robert Richardson Sr., a longtime labor activist and former president of the local AFLCIO labor council. He also is a member of the University of Cincinnati’s Board of Regents, an executive board member of the local NAACP chapter and a Cincinnati Park Board member. In his own words: “I was blessed to have a father who did a lot in the community, but I am not resting on that alone. It helped me have a good start, but I am working hard on my own to get where I want to be. I absolutely aspire to that level and I think this region can become more competitive on a national and global basis.”

Christopher Sturm

Occupation: Vice president of Fort Wright software firm sZabo Automation. Age, family: 35, married, four daughters Hometown: Fort Thomas Residence: Erlanger Background: At age 26, Sturm founded Capital Software, a billing and collection software firm, deciding to start something here because he didn’t want to move his family. He soon merged that with another firm to create sZabo. He is active in the Northern Kentucky University Entrepreneurship Institute Advisory Board. In his own words: “My success comes from strong local networks. This network of entrepreneurs enables us to compete globally, maintain high efficiency and build success regionally. (But) local universities have to get in the game. Students must be required to think more creatively or at least learn the foundation of entrepreneurship. Creativity fuels new job creation. Seventy percent of the jobs a current eighth-grader will want upon graduation have not been created yet.” THE KENTUCKY ENQUIRER

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reater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky boasts 44 publicly traded companies, as well as 10 Fortune 500 companies on the 2007 list of the 500 largest publicly traded companies in the country. Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky continue to boast a large concentration of Fortune 500 companies compared to Cleveland with eight, Columbus with six, Indianapolis with four and Louisville with three. Ranked by 2007 revenue, the largest locally based public companies are:

PUBLICLY TRADED COMPANIES 1. Procter & Gamble, $76 billion

3. Macy’s Inc., $27 billion

7. Omnicare Inc., (Covington) $6.2 billion

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4. Fifth Third Bancorp., $8.5 billion

8. Chiquita Brands International, $4.7 billion

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5. Ashland Inc., (Covington) $7.8 billion

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2. Kroger Co., $70 billion

9. American Financial Group Inc., $4.4 billion

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6. AK Steel Holding Corp., (West Chester) $7 billion

10. Cincinnati Financial, (Fairfield) $4.3 billion

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revenue for 2006 and employed a total of 92,382 people. The average company had revenues of $242 million (although the group ranged from a high of $1.45 billion to a low of about $70 million). Seventy-three of the companies are family owned. The top 10, with headquarters, location and revenue:

1. Columbia Sussex, Crestview Hills, $1.4 billion 2. Drees Co., Fort Mitchell, $1.1 billion 3. Contech Construction Products Inc., West Chester Twp., $942 million 4. Castellini Co., Cincinnati, $917 million 5. United Dairy Farmers, Cincinnati, did not disclose 6. Lykins Companies Inc., Milford, $773 million 7. Joseph Auto Group, Cincinnati, $603 million 8. Messer Construction Co., Bond Hill, $573 million 9. Standard Textile Co., Reading, did not disclose 10. Baker Concrete Construction, Monroe, $559 million

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orthern Kentucky is flourishing – and its shopping scene is no different. Whether you need a new party dress or sportcoat, the latest perfume or a special hand-made gift, there are plenty of places in Northern Kentucky to find it. Shopping hot spots are found not only at Florence Mall, Crestview Hills Town Center and Newport on the Levee, but also at the region’s smaller shops in Covington, Newport and Bellevue.

Big-time buying One of the region’s most popular shopping destinations is Florence Mall. Greg Comte, its general manager, said the 32-year-old mall is “ever-changing.” The mall frequently sees new and expanding business, such as the Cinema Deluxe 14 Theater that is scheduled to open soon, Comte said. “The key for us is understanding what the consumer wants,” he said. “And we try and give it to them.” Because this community is family-focused, Comte said the mall offers special parking for expectant mothers and those with small children, as well as a play area and new double-decker carousel – the only one of its kind in the region. Along the Ohio River in Campbell County, families are drawn to Newport on the Levee for shopping and entertainment. Since opening in 2001, the Levee has prospered, with about 3.5 million visitors each year, according to general manager Ellen Prows. Of the Levee’s 40 retail and restaurant tenants, the Newport Aquarium and the AMC Newport 20 Theatres help draw customers back, she said. Levee shoppers also flock for the free concerts, charity walks, festivals and community events. Also one of the area’s shopping hot spots is the nearly 3-year-old Crestview Hills Town Center, off Interstate 275 in Kenton County. Property manager Christine Wesselkamper said the center attracts customers with various community and store events during the spring and summer.

Little-shop surprises Drawing and keeping customers in Bellevue is a bit more personal, according to shop owners there. Bellevue businesses host an event the first Friday of every month, with shops staying open late and offering food and special discounts.

MALL HOURS Florence Mall: 10 a.m.9 p.m. Monday through Saturday; noon-6 p.m. Sunday Newport on the Levee: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m.10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday (September through May); 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday (June through August).

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Newport on the Levee attracts crowds with major entertainment attractions like movie theatres and the aquarium. The facility, which also has restaurants and shops, attracts an estimated 3.5 million visitors each year.

Sisters Joanna Maehren and Cathy Brookbank started the Bellevue Beadery four years ago. The shop, nestled along Fairfield Avenue, carries semiprecious stones, freshwater pearls and Swarovski crystals among its items. “How do we compete with places like Hobby Lobby or Michaels?

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By not competing with them,” Maehren said. “Our biggest thing is customer service. We employ people who know what they are doing … who know what we offer.” Longtime Beadery customer Gayle Siber of Edgewood comes to the shop because of the “personal touch.”

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“They work hard at what they do,” she said. “I don’t mind spending money here.” Barb Wiedeman, owner of Cozy Cottage, down the street from Bellevue Beadery, said its uniqueness brings back customers. Wiedeman specializes in doll clothes, soy candles, handcrafts and gifts. “We have many one-of-a-kind items,” she said. The same distinctive feeling can be found in shops tucked away on tree-lined streets of Covington’s MainStrasse Village. An idea that developed between the state, the convention and visitors bureau and a few local residents in 1979 has become a popular 50-plus-business shopping and eating destination. “All our restaurants are popular and our stores are such an eclectic mix,” Donna Kremer, administrative coordinator of the MainStrasse Village Association, said. One of the village’s original shops is Linden Noll Gift House on West Sixth Street, which sells items made in Europe. Owner Delores Carpenter said she has many repeat customers come to the store. “This is one of those places that once they come in, they’ll come back,” she said.

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American Classical Music Hall of Fame 1225 Elm St., Downtown, 513-621-3263, www.americanclassicalmusic.org A non-profit organization devoted to celebrating the past, present and future of American classical music. Hours: By appointment or during performances Admission: Free

American Sign Museum 2515 Essex Place, Walnut Hills, 513-258-4020, www.signmuseum.org Founded to inform and educate the public of the history of the sign industry and its significant contribution to commerce and the American landscape. Hours: By appointment with three days notice Admission: A donation of $10 per adult is suggested. Call for group rates.

Arts Consortium of Cincinnati 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate, 513-381-0645, www.accdreams.org Located inside the Cincinnati Museum Center, this is the Queen City’s premiere center for African-American art and culture. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m - 3 p.m. Saturday Admission: Free

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1600 Montague Road, Covington, 859-491-4003, www.bcmuseum.org The Museum is a center for Northern Kentucky’s natural, cultural, visual and performing arts heritage. Also features Tot Tuesdays geared toward toddlers. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday Admission: $7 adults; $6 seniors 60+; $4 ages 3 through 17; children under 3 free

Cincinnati Art Museum 953 Eden Park Dive, Eden Park, 513-639-2984, www.cincinnatiartmuseum.org Founded in 1881, this belle époque beauty is one of the oldest art museums in the nation and has some 80,000 works of art. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; open to 9 p.m. Wednesday Admission: General admission is free; special exhibit pricing varies

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the evils of slavery, which inspired her book, “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” Hours: Vary Admission: Free; donations accepted

315 W. Court St., Downtown, 513-621-5553, www.cincyfire museum.com Located in a 1907 National Register of Historic Places firehouse, the museum preserves Greater Cincinnati’s firefighting artifacts while honoring all the heroic firefighters, past and present. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. TuesdayFriday; noon-4 p.m. Saturday-Sundays Admission: $7 adults; $6 seniors 65+; $5 children, children under 6 free

Cincinnati Museum Center 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate, 513-287-7000, www.cincymuseum .org Union Terminal holds three museums – the Cincinnati History museum, the Museum of Natural History and Science and Duke Energy Children’s Museum. It also houses the the Robert D. Lindner Family Omnimax Theater. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. MondaySaturday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday Admission: $7.25 adults; $6.25 seniors 60+, $5.25 children ages 312, $4.25 ages 1-2

Museum of Natural History and Science 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate, 513-287-7000, www.cincymuseum .org Walk through a glacier and step back 19,000 years into the Ice Age of the Ohio Valley. Explore a recreated Kentucky limestone cave, complete with underground waterfalls, streams, fossils and a live bat colony. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. MondaySaturday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday Admission: $7.25 adults; $6.25 seniors 60+, $5.25 children ages 312, $4.25 ages 1-2

Cincinnati Observatory Center 3489 Observatory Place, Mount Lookout, 513-321-5186, www.cincinnatiobservatory.org The Cincinnati Observatory Center, the “Birthplace of American Astronomy,” presents free lectures and telescope viewing on most Thursday evenings.

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The Creation Museum in Petersburg is 60,000 square feet and takes visitors through a literal interpretation of the Bible, which includes animatronic dinosaurs, a planetarium and a special effects theater.

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Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame & Museum 100 Main St., Downtown, 513-765-7576, www.reds.com Hours: Vary Admission: All tickets include unlimited visits through Dec. 31, 2008. $10; $8 students and seniors 55+. Active military or veterans and children 4 and younger are free.

Contemporary Arts Center 44 E. Sixth St., Downtown, 513-345-8400, www.contemporary artscenter.org The CAC showcases “art of the last five minutes” in a building that has gained international acclaim for its extraordinary architecture. Hours: 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Monday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Admission: $7.50 adults, $6.50 seniors; $5.50 students. Mondays are free 5-9 p.m.

Creation Museum 2800 Bullittsburg Church Road, Petersburg, 888-582-4253, www.creationmuseum.org The Creation Museum is a 60,000-square-foot center that takes visitors on a walk through the history of the Bible, designed by a former Univeral Studios exhibit director. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-

Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday Admission: $19.95 adults, $14.95 seniors 60+, $9.95 children 5-12, children under 5 are free

Duke Energy Children’s Museum 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate, 513-287-7000, www.cincymuseum .org Discover hands-on fun for kids of all ages in nine educational and dramatic exhibit areas. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. MondaySaturday; 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. Admission: $7.25 adults; $6.25 seniors 60+, $5.25 children ages 312, $4.25 ages 1-2

German Pioneer Heritage Museum 4790 West Fork Rd., Green Township, 513-598-5732, www.gacl.org/museum.html The museum serves as the focal point in presenting and displaying German-American culture. Hours: 1-5 p.m. most Sundays from May 18 through October and in Dec. for Christmas events Admission: Free

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3101 Clifton Ave., Clifton, 513221-1875, www.huc.edu/museums The museum’s permanent exhibition, “An Eternal People: The Jewish Experience,” focuses on the cultural heritage of the Jewish people. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. MondayThursday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday and by appointment Admission: Free

Heritage Village Museum Sharon Woods, U.S. 42, Sharonville, 513-563-9484, www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org Return to small-town life of 100 years ago. Hours: Vary Admission: $5 adults, $3 ages 5-11; children under 5 are free

John Hauck House Museum 812 Dayton St., West End, 513-721-3570, www.heritage villagecincinnati.org Visit the Italianate home of a prominent Cincinnatian in its original location in what was known as “Millionaire’s Row.” Hours: By appointment only Admission: $5 adults, $3 ages 5-11; children under 5 are free

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center 50 E. Freedom Way, Downtown, 513-333-7500, www.freedom center.org This monument to freedom at the gateway of the Underground Railroad (some 500 routes went through Ohio) features interactive arts and culture exhibits and special programs. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. TuesdaySunday Admission: $12 adults, $10 students and seniors 60+, $8 children ages 6 to 12, children under 6 free Please see next page

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Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum 1763 Hamilton-Cleves Rd., Hamilton, 513-887-9514, www.pyramidhill.org Pyramid Hill is one of few sculpture parks in the United States. There are 45 sculptures over 265 acres. Hours: Vary Admission: $5 adults, $1.50 children

Taft Museum of Art 316 Pike St., Downtown, 513241-034, www.taftmuseum.org The Taft is home to nearly 700 works of art, including European and American master paintings, Chinese porcelains and European decorative arts. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. TuesdaySunday. Admission: $8 adults; $6 students and seniors 60+, 18 and younger free, free to all Wednesdays

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Verdin Bell and Clock Museum 444 Reading Rd., Over-the-Rhine, 513-241-4010, www.verdin.com/info/museum.htm The sound of Verdin bells rings from more than 30,000 churches and cathedrals. Hours: Guided tours are given between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. TuesdayThursday. Call for reservations. Admission: $3

Warren County Historical Society Museum 105 S. Broadway, Lebanon, 513932-1817, www.wchsmuseum.com The Warren County Historical

Society Museum contains artifacts from prehistoric eras to the 1830s and mid-20th century periods. Hours: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. TuesdaySaturday, noon-4 Sunday. Admission: $4 adults, $3.50 seniors 65+, $2 students 5-18, children 5 and younger are free

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Aronoff Center for the Arts 650 Walnut St., Downtown, 513-721-3344, www.cincinnati arts.org/aronoff Hours: Vary Admission: Varies

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Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center

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1028 Scott Blvd., Covington, 859-491-2030, www.thecarnegie .com Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. MondayFriday; noon-3 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Varies

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435 E. Mehring Way, Downtown, 513-241-6550, www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com Hours: 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday Admission: $17 adults; $16 seniors, students and groups of 15 or more

1243 Elm St., Downtown, 513-241-2742, www.cincinnati opera.org On June 27, 1920, Cincinnati Opera Association began its life as the second oldest opera company in the United States with a sold-out performance of “Martha.” Hours: Vary Admission: $25-$145

1241 Elm Street, Downtown, 513-381-3300, www.cincinnati symphony.org Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops are the most successful Billboard Classical Crossover recording artists ever. Hours: Vary Admission: Varies

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company 719 Race St., Downtown, 513381-2273, www.cincyshakes.com CSC produces Shakespeare, Samuel Beckett, Moliere, Sophocles and more in a contemporary, accessible fashion. Hours: Vary Admission: $20-$26, student rates available

Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, 513-381-3300, www.cincinnati symphony.org During his seventh season as Music Director in 2008-2009, Maestro Paavo Järvi will conduct 14 subscription weeks including 33 concerts in Cincinnati. Hours: Vary Admission: Varies

Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati 1127 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine, 513-421-3555, www.cincyetc.com The Ensemble Theatre of Cincinnati is home to regional, world

The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra and other groups perform regularly at Greaves Concert Hall on the Northern Kentucky University campus.

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Greaves Concert Hall Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, 859-572-6399 Hours: Vary Admission: Varies

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Taft Theatre 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown, 513-721-8883, www.taftevents.com Hours: Vary Admission: Varies

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Know Theatre of Cincinnati 1120 Jackson St., Over-theRhine, 513-300-5669, www.know theatre.com Cincinnati’s premiere multicultural contemporary theater company. Hours: Vary Admission: Varies

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www.500milesmusic.com 500 Miles to Memphis signed with Deep Elm Records last year. Perhaps, in part, because the band amazingly fuses country and punk, a sound appealing from the Queen City to southern Tennessee. You can hear how the band has crafted it on its debut album, “Sunshine in a Shotglass.”

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It’s undoubtedly the West Side’s most accessible music venue. MAD HATTER 620 Scott St., Covington. 859-291-2233, www.madhatterclub.com Covington’s answer to Southgate House, Mad Hat-

ter used to be a strip club. It now is a hotbed of punk, metal and indie-rock music. NORTHSIDE TAVERN 4163 Hamilton Ave, Northside, 513-5423603, www.northsidetavern.com It would be a shock if you

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Halls of fame full of local SPORTS STARS BY SHANNON RUSSELL

hink you know the area’s renowned athletes? Bet you didn’t know that Cincinnati native Catherine Burling is in the United States Bowling Congress Hall of Fame, or that Nancy Fehr was inducted to the Hall in 2006. They’re among the many standouts from Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky who live on in national –

or international – sports acclaim. We scoured professional halls of fame for those who competed and coached at area colleges, and those who grew up here. And there are many athletes who have excelled at the national level – like 2005 NFL MVP Shaun Alexander (Boone County), the Boston Red Sox’s Kevin Youkilis (Syca-

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JIM BUNNING Hall of fame: The National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum Year of induction: 1996 Local connection: Born in Southgate in 1931. He graduated from St. Xavier High School and Xavier University. Career notes: Bunning enjoyed a 17-year pro career. He was the first pitcher to claim 100 wins and 1,000 strikeouts in both the American and National leagues. He threw no-hitters in both leagues and notched a perfect game in 1964. The seven-time All-Star went on to a political career and is a U.S. senator from Kentucky.

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Jim Bunning threw no-hitters in each league and is now a senator.

SANDY KOUFAX Hall of fame: The National Baseball Hall of Fame & Museum Year of induction: 1972 Local connection: Went to the University of Cincinnati on a basketball scholarship but made the

more, University of Cincinnati), or soccer player extraordinaire Heather Mitts (St. Ursula) – who may be inducted into Halls someday. There are also hundreds of sports figures honored on the local level. For a glimpse of our finest, visit the Buddy LaRosa’s Hall of Fame at www.larosasmvp.com.

State and went on to an 11-year NBA career. Cowens played for the Boston Celtics’ 1974 and 1976 NBA championship teams. He was an NBA All-Star from 1972-1978. Named one of the 50 greatest players in NBA history in 1996 by a league-appointed panel.

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Sandy Koufax played basketball and baseball for the Bearcats.

baseball team in 1954. Career notes: Sanford Koufax played for the Brooklyn (19551957) and Los Angeles (1958-1966) Dodgers. He had four no-hitters in four years and pitched a perfect game in 1965. He garnered the earned-run average title five straight seasons, won 25 or more games three times, and set a record with 382 strikeouts in 1965. He had a 0.95 ERA in four World Series and led the Dodgers to three titles.

OSCAR ROBERTSON Hall of fame: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Year of induction: 1980 Local connection: Former University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Royals player. Career notes: The Big O set 19 school records and 14 NCAA records during his tenure, and – in 1959 and 1960 – led the Bearcats to a 79-9 record and consecutive NCAA Tournament third-place finishes. He won a gold medal as a member of the 1960 Olympic basketball team. He went on to play for the NBA’s Cincinnati Royals and Milwaukee Bucks. In the 1961-62 season, he averaged a triple double (30.8 points, 11.4 assist and 12.5 rebounds). Named one of the 50 greatest players in NBA history in 1996.

JOHN K. “JACK” TWYMAN Hall of fame: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Year of induction: 1983 Basketball Local connection: Former UniDAVE COWENS versity of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Hall of fame: Naismith Memori- Royals player. al Basketball Hall of Fame Career notes: Twyman scored Year of induction: 1991 1,598 points at UC and finished his Local connection: Cowens was career as the program’s scoring born in Newport in 1948. leader. He played his 11-year NBA Career notes: The 6-foot-9 center played college ball at Florida Please see next page THE KENTUCKY ENQUIRER

Oscar Robertson (left) and Dave Cowens are in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Enquirer file photos

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career with Rochester/Cincinnati and averaged 31.2 points a game in 1960. Twyman was also known for his humanitarian aid: He became the legal guardian of his former teammate, Maurice Stokes, after Stokes was paralyzed following a head injury in a game.

Bowling

CATHERINE BURLING Hall of fame: United States Bowling Congress Hall of Fame Year of induction: 1958 Local connection: Burling is a Cincinnati native. Career notes: She competed in 50 Women’s International Bowling

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EZZARD CHARLES Hall of fame: International Boxing Hall of Fame Year of induction: 1990 Local connection: He wasn’t born here, but he was known as “The Cincinnati Cobra.” He grew up in the West End, and began boxing at Woodward High School. Career notes: Charles won the 1939 AAU National middleweight title before he went pro in 1940. He had many wins over big-name boxers like Teddy Yarosz, Charley Burley and Joey Maxim. He defeated Jersey Joe Walcott for the National Boxing Association world heavyweight title in 1949. Charles, who died in 1975, had 96 wins in 122 bouts, with 59 knockouts. AARON PRYOR Hall of fame: International Boxing Hall of Fame Year of induction: 1996 Local connection: Pryor grew up in Over-the-Rhine. When he was 13, shortly after he discovered boxing, his family moved to Silverton. He stayed behind to be closer to the sport, sleeping in the boxing gym at the Emanuel Community Center and on friends’ couches. Career notes: Pryor won the WBA junior welterweight title by knocking out Antonio Cervantes in 1980, but is best known for his knockout victories in 1982 and 1983 over fellow Hall of Famer Alexis Arguello. He retired for good in 1990 with a record of 39-1, with 35 wins by knockout.

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MARTY BRENNAMAN Hall of fame: Ford C. Frick Award/ National Baseball Hall of Fame Year of induction: 2000 Brennaman Local connection: Brennaman has been a Reds broadcaster since 1974. Career notes: Pick your HOF for Marty, who is a member of the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Hall of Fame,

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the National Radio Hall of Fame, and the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. This year marks his 44th as a broadcaster.

Football COACHES

PAUL BROWN Hall of fame: Pro Football Hall of Fame Year of induction: 1967 Local connection: Miami University student-athlete; Cincinnati Bengals founder, owner and coach. Career notes: Brown, credited with shaping pro football coaching, was elected to the Hall a year before the Bengals played their first game. He built the Cleveland pro football dynasty, posting a 167-53-8 record with four AAFC titles and three NFL titles. He coached the Bengals for their first eight seasons. Brown, who was born in Norwalk, Ohio, died in 1991 at the age of 82. WEEB EWBANK Hall of fame: Pro Football Hall of Fame Year of induction: 1978 Local connection: Miami Ewbank University student-athlete and coach Career notes: Wilbur Charles Ewbank is the only coach to win championships in the National Football League and American Football League. Ewbank coached the Baltimore Colts (1954-1962) and New York Jets (1963-1973). Ewbank took his first head coaching job at 47 and later led the 1968 Jets to a Super Bowl III championship. He died in 1998 at age 91.

PLAYERS

ANTHONY MUÑOZ Hall of fame: Pro Football Hall of Fame Year of induction: 1998 Local conMuñoz nection: Bengals player, 1980-1992. Career notes: Muñoz was the Bengals’ first-round pick – the third taken overall – in the 1980 NFL Draft. The offensive tackle was AllPro for 11 consecutive years (19811991) and elected to 11 straight Pro Bowls. He started at left tackle in Super Bowls XVI and XXIII.

DiscoverSports ROGER STAUBACH Hall of fame: Pro Football Hall of Fame Year of induction: 1985 Local connection: Born in Cincinnati on Feb. 5, 1942, and graduated from Purcell High School. Career notes: The 1963 Heisman Trophy winner guided Dallas to four NFC titles and wins in Super Bowls VI and XII. The Super Bowl VI MVP passed for 22,700 career yards with 153 touchdowns, and rushed for 2,264 yards with 20 touchdowns. A product of Purcell High School, and later New Mexico Military Institute and Navy, Staubach finished his pro career as a four-time NFL passing leader.

Local connection: Arcaro was born in Cincinnati in 1916. Career notes: Arcaro is the only jockey to win two Triple Crowns. He won five Kentucky Derbies, six Preakness Stakes, and six Belmont Stakes. He competed from 19311961 and had 4,779 wins. STEVE CAUTHEN Hall of fame: National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Year of induction: 1994 Local conCauthen nection: Cauthen was born in 1960 in Covington and lives in Walton. Career notes: Cauthen is the last jockey to win the Triple Crown. He achieved the feat in 1978, riding Affirmed, after starting his career in 1977 with a nation-best 487 wins. Known as “Stevie Wonder” and “The Million Dollar Man,” Cauthen set an American earnings record of $6 million as an apprentice.

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Gymnastics

AMANDA BORDEN Hall of fame: USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame Year of induction: 2006 Local connection: Borden grew up in Finneytown (and was homecoming queen). Career notes: Borden captained the gold medal-winning U.S. Olympic gymnastics team in 1996. She was among the Magnificent Seven, which included Dominique Moceanu, Amy Chow, Jaycie Phelps, Dominique Dawes, Shannon Miller and Kerri Strug. The group was the first U.S. women’s gymnastics team to win gold in the Olympic games.

Jockeys

EDDIE ARCARO Hall of fame: National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Year of induction: 1958

TONY TRABERT Hall of fame: International Tennis Hall of Fame Year of induction: 1970 Local connection: Trabert, another Cincinnati native, attended Walnut Hills High and the University of Cincinnati. Career notes: Trabert, a threetime state singles champ in high school, went on to an illustrious career. He won five Grand Slam singles finals (1953, U.S. Championships; 1954, French Championships; 1955, French Championships, Wimbledon, U.S. Championships). THE KENTUCKY ENQUIRER

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BILL TALBERT Hall of fame: International Tennis Hall of Fame Year of induction: 1967 Local connection: The Cincinnati native played at the Cincinnati Tennis Club and went to Hughes High School and University of Cincinnati. Career notes: Talbert, a diabetic and Davis Cup player, was ranked in the United States Top 10 13 times between 1941 and 1954. He won nine Grand Slam doubles titles and advanced to the U.S. National Championships men’s doubles finals nine times.

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BY KEVIN KELLY

uss Gartner had an upclose view of golf history when Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville hosted the 2000 PGA Championship. The head professional at Boone Links and Lassing Pointe golf courses volunteered to work the event, which Tiger Woods won in an unforgettable playoff with Bob May. He plans to volunteer again in September when the Jack Nicklausdesigned course hosts the 2008 Ryder Cup. “It was a very neat experience and I don’t think this will be any different,” Gartner said. “It is a big deal especially when you consider, with it alternating between (the United States) and Europe, it’s only here every four years. So, yeah, it is a big deal. And to have it in your home state is an even bigger deal.” The PGA of America selected Valhalla to host the Ryder Cup matches, which pit a 12-player U.S. team against a 12-player European

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team, and intended to hold the prestigious event here in 2007. The event switched to an even-numbered year format after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks postponed the 2001 Ryder Cup to 2002. Louisville officials anticipate the event will attract more than 200,000 spectators to Valhalla over the six days (Sept. 16-21) and have a $115 million impact on the local economy. “I just think the golf course is fantastic,” Team USA captain Paul Azinger said in October. “It will be a great venue. It will hold a lot of people. You’ll have some 40,000 people here and only four matches on the golf course in the morning and afternoon. So that’s a lot to ask

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Paul Azinger will captain the U.S. team when the biennial matches come to Louisville. The event is expected to draw 200,000 fans over six days.

came in 1999 when it staged a finalout of a gallery and out of a golf day comeback at The Country Club course to handle that, and I think in Brookline, Mass. Valhalla is very capable.” “It’s probably the most signifiRyder Cup competition formally cant event that’s held (in began in 1927 when a U.S. golf),” said Dan Moening, team – captained by PGA head professional at Kenof America charter memton County Golf Coursber Walter Hagen – es. “I think it’s amazing. soundly defeated Great It’s kind of a once-in-aBritain at the Worcester lifetime deal for us.” (Mass.) Country Club. A points system, The winning team rewhich ends with the PGA ceived a trophy that English seed merchant Samuel A. Faldo Championship in August, will determine eight of the 12 playRyder presented to the PGA of ers on the U.S. team. Azinger will Great Britain to put up as a prize. fill the remaining four spots in early Team Europe has won the past September when he announces his three Ryder Cup competitions. captain’s picks in New York City. Team USA’s most recent victory

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When: Sept. 16-21 Where: Valhalla Golf Club, Louisville Team USA Captain: Paul Azinger Team Europe Captain: Nick Faldo The trophy: The Ryder Cup is 17 inches tall; 9 inches from handle to handle; and weighs 4 pounds. Atop the trophy is a golfing figure in the image of Abe Mitchell, who was a friend and an instructor of Samuel Ryder, the English seed merchant who donated the trophy for the first official competition in 1927. Tickets: No longer available to the public; ticket re-sellers are your best bet. Source: www.rydercup.com

European team captain Nick Faldo will complete his 12-member team with two wild cards announced Aug. 31. Play will consist of four foursome matches (alternate shot) in the mornings and four four-ball matches (best ball) in the afternoons. The final day features singles matches. “The thing that’s going to surprise people who have never been to a Ryder Cup event is the fact that you’re going to have more spectators there than you do for a normal golf event,” Gartner said. “Not only that, there’s also fewer golfers. You’re going to have more spectators per hole because you don’t have a player on every hole.”

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Cincinnati Kings 1018 Town Drive, Wilder, 859442-9200, www.cincinnatikings .com Members of the United Soccer League’s Second Division. Home games at Town & Country Sports. Tickets: Range from $6-$7 individuals; $20 families. Purchase tickets at games.

Cincinnati Sizzle 916 Surrey Trail, Colerain Township, 513-236-2886, www.cincinnatisizzle.com Members of the National Women’s Football Association. Play home games at La Salle High School. Tickets: $10 adults, $7 seniors and children, free ages 4 & younger. Purchase tickets at games.

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ick a sport, any sport. Greater Cincinnati provides opportunities to watch professional baseball and football, collegiate sports of all sorts and hockey. There’s minor league baseball, indoor soccer and even women’s football. And those are just the teams that call this area home. We also get to watch some of the top tennis and volleyball players in the world, auto racing, horse racing and women’s golf. There’s something for everyone.

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100 Main St., Downtown, 513-765-7000, www.reds.com Members of Major League Baseball’s National League Central Division. Play home games at Great American Ball Park, downtown. Tickets: Range from $5-$245. Purchase online at www.reds.com, by phone at 513-381-7337, at the ballpark or at area Meijer stores.

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Members of the East Coast Hockey League. Play home games at U.S. Bank Arena, downtown. Tickets: $10-$22.50. Purchase online or by phone at 513-421-7825.

Cincinnati Excite 530C Quality Blvd., Fairfield, 513-682-1117, www.cincinnatiexcite.com Members of the American Indoor Soccer League. Play home games at GameTime Training Cen-

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7950 Freedom Way, Florence, 859-594-4487, www.florence freedom.com Members of minor-league baseball’s Frontier League. Play home games at Champion Window Field, Florence. Tickets: Range from $8-$10. Purchase online or by phone at 859-594-4487.

COLLEGES Northern Kentucky Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, 859-572-5100, www.nku.edu Members of the Great Lakes Valley Conference (NCAA Division II). Tickets: Vary by sport. Call 859-572-6639.

Cincinnati 2600 Clifton Ave., University Heights, 513-556-4603, www.uc bearcats.com Members of the Big East Conference (NCAA Division I). Tickets: Vary by sport. Purchase online, by phone at 513-5562287 or on campus at the Lindner Center ticket office. Please see next page

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12234 U.S. 42, Union, 859-4857591, www.florencespeedway.com Schedule includes Late Models, Modifieds, Super Dirt Stocks and Pure Stocks. Tickets: Vary by event. For information, call 859-493-0034.

3520 Central Parkway, Clifton, 513-861-7700, www.cincinnati state.edu/athletics Members of the National Junior College Athletics Association. Tickets: Vary by sport.

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Productions. Holmes High School, Covington 12: PNC Headliners at Riverbend: The Music of Billy Joel & More 13: Steely Dan, National City Pavilion at Riverbend 14-19: Kenton County Fair 17: Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band, Riverbend. SOLD OUT 19: Cincinnati Pops Orchestra: Piano Idol, Riverbend 20: Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra at Riverbend: Tchaikovsky Spectacular 21: Weird Al Yankovic, National City Pavilion at Riverbend 25-26: Macy’s Music Festival, Paul Brown Stadium 26: Cincinnati Pops: Broadway & Beyond, Riverbend 26: Family FreedomFest, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center 27-Aug 2: Grant County Fair 27: BridalRama, Duke Energy Center 28: Jonas Brothers and Avril Lavigne, Riverbend 30: Vans Warped Tour, Riverbend 30-Aug. 3: Hamilton County Fair, Carthage 31: Kenny Chesney, with Leann Rimes, Riverbend

18: May Festival Cathedral Concert, Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, Covington 19: Acclaim Awards, Aronoff Center 21: Tim McGraw, Riverbend Music Center 21-June 15: “Jersey Boys,” Broadway Across America, Aronoff Center 24-26: Taste of Cincinnati USA 25: Sheryl Crow with Jason Mraz, National City Pavilion at Riverbend 28-June 7: Cincinnati Fringe Festival 30-June 1: Summerfair, Coney Island

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1: Raven-Symone’s Raven’s PJ Party Concert, U.S. Bank Arena 4-22: “Go-Go Beach,” Showboat Majestic 6: The Moody Blues, National City Pavilion at Riverbend 6-July 11: Go Figure, Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center 10: The Raconteurs with The Black Lips, National City Pavilion at Riverbend 11: James Taylor, Riverbend 11, 13, 15: “Madame Butterfly,” Cincinnati Opera 12-15: Italian Festival, Newport 13: Kanye West, U.S. Bank Arena 14: Brooks & Dunn, Riverbend 14: Leon Russell, Madison Theater, Covington 14: Greater Cincinnati GLBT Pride Festival, Northside 15: Fathers as Heroes Breakfast, National Underground Railroad Freedom Center 15: Greater Cincinnati GLBT Pride Parade 17: Chicago with the Doobie Brothers, Riverbend 20-22: Original Goettafest, MainStrasse Village, Covington 21: Cincinnati Pops at Riverbend, with the von Trapp Children

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22: CSO at Riverbend: Vintage Classics 26: Stevie Nicks, National City Pavilion at Riverbend 27: Aly & AJ, National City Pavilion at Riverbend 27-28: Ohio River Way Paddlefest 28: Cincinnati Pops at Riverbend: Star Trek: The Music 28-Aug. 31: Long Time No See: Hidden Treasures from the Cincinnati Art Museum 29: Cincinnati One World Triathlon, Sawyer Point

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26-Nov. 2: Kings Island open weekends: Halloween Haunt Friday-Saturday; Nick or Treat Saturday-Sunday

October

3-25: Keeneland Fall Meet, Lexington 11-12, 18-19, 25-26: HallZOOween, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden 18-31: Ghosts of Pirate Cove, Newport Aquarium 24-26: Pops from the Top, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Music Hall 24-Nov. 26: Art of the Word, Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center

November

7-8: “A German Requiem,” Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Music Hall 14-16: Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market, Northern Kentucky Convention Center 20-22: “The Planets,” Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Music Hall. Paavo Järvi conducts

21-23: Germania Society Christkindlmarkt 27: Thanksgiving Day Race, downtown 28: Light Up the Square, Fountain Square, downtown 28-30: Winterfair, Northern Kentucky Convention Center, Covington

December

4-30: “A Christmas Carol,” Playhouse in the Park 5-7, 13: “Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer,” Taft Theatre, downtown 5-14: “Frostbite Follies,” Showboat Majestic 5-Jan. 4: “Twelfth Night,” Cincinnati Shakespeare Company 12-14: Happy Holidays from the Pops, with Sy Smith, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Music Hall 19-28: “The Sound of Music,” Jersey Productions. Holmes High School, 2500 Madison Ave., Covington 27-28: Boar’s Head Festival, Christ Church Cathedral

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Beckett Ridge College Corner Fairﬁeld Hamilton Jacksonburg Middletown Millville Monroe New Miami Olde West Chester Oxford Ross Seven Mile Sharonville Somerville South Middletown Trenton Wetherington

2007 total pop. 9,129 448 42,217 62,285 81 51,325 972 10,864 2,637 213 22,194 2,194 639 12,910 361 254 10,815 1,191

Area in square miles 4.87 0.27 20.99 21.61 0.02 25.66 0.59 15.51 0.89 0.35 5.88 1.7 0.76 9.81 0.29 0.11 3.79 0.7

Average income per person $37,101 $21,574 $27,458 $20,121 $15,432 $22,008 $23,032 $28,985 $17,499 $34,554 $14,876 $21,445 $21,970 $33,266 $15,325 $18,002 $23,511 $89,343

Households per square mile 693.7 834.6 826.6 1,176.7 1,421.1 854.6 636.2 275.3 1,081.2 229.9 1,055 487.9 323.2 613 462.1 887.9 1,066.6 624.6

Median household income $82,263 $39,500 $56,147 $39,892 $43,750 $40,465 $51,657 $64,458 $40,172 $79,688 $28,990 $47,747 $49,444 $53,676 $36,875 $47,273 $57,258 $192,544

Median value of household units $198,772 $92,973 $144,846 $106,217 $114,286 $114,180 $125,704 $151,124 $80,103 $165,000 $162,193 $125,725 $125,275 $139,865 $87,407 $88,077 $136,373 $395,402

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Amelia Batavia Bethel Chilo Day Heights Felicity Loveland Milford Moscow Mount Carmel Mount Repose Mulberry Neville New Richmond Newtonsville Owensville Summerside Williamsburg Withamsville

2007 total pop. 3,399 1,673 2,589 124 2,914 844 11,323 6,321 277 3,989 4,552 3,542 125 2,603 520 735 5,934 2,553 2,986

Area in square miles 1.37 1.46 1.34 0.2 1.2 0.27 4.65 3.76 0.4 1.68 1.95 1.51 0.42 3.44 0.24 0.4 2.28 1.91 1.75

Average income per person $21,300 $23,967 $16,596 $20,565 $30,435 $12,473 $33,105 $26,428 $16,218 $20,154 $24,734 $30,796 $19,320 $20,766 $21,760 $18,499 $22,458 $22,391 $25,717

Households per square mile 992.7 462.7 753.5 266.3 888.6 1,224.7 964.5 816.1 268.7 970.3 872.8 937.9 115.1 278.6 790.1 853.5 1,076.9 545.1 735.4

Median household income $50,402 $47,295 $34,254 $43,438 $70,089 $23,654 $65,430 $37,435 $38,750 $40,608 $61,815 $59,354 $41,562 $46,026 $48,081 $28,295 $46,894 $44,957 $54,683

Median value of household units $130,858 $130,899 $112,146 $74,444 $143,750 $76,667 $159,293 $137,301 $96,923 $125,046 $144,417 $143,445 $84,167 $128,860 $111,232 $121,127 $131,284 $112,281 $139,260

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Addyston Amberley Arlington Heights Blue Ash Bridgetown North Cherry Grove Cheviot Cincinnati Cleves Covedale Deer Park Dent Dillonvale Dry Run Elmwood Place Evendale Fairfax Fairﬁeld Finneytown Forest Park Forestville Fruit Hill Glendale Golf Manor

2007 total pop. 787 3,319 798 11,514 12,224 4,193 8,042 302,545 2,763 6,261 5,518 8,879 3,260 7,058 2,367 2,805 1,734 42,217 12,433 17,705 10,283 3,545 2,116 3,599

Area in square miles 0.87 3.48 0.26 7.66 3.37 1.13 1.16 77.97 1.59 2.8 0.86 6.01 0.9 4.75 0.33 4.77 0.76 20.99 3.99 6.51 3.68 1.25 1.67 0.58

Average income per person $18,412 $52,306 $20,977 $42,590 $27,023 $28,142 $23,250 $23,691 $22,468 $34,145 $25,916 $29,760 $26,194 $50,800 $14,774 $51,292 $23,049 $27,458 $29,228 $25,555 $34,622 $35,702 $58,029 $21,939

Households per square mile 335.6 372.6 1,365.8 612.3 1,511.7 1,280.1 3,215 1,777.2 608.8 882.3 2,907.8 633.9 1,616.4 480 2,897.3 208.1 923.3 826.6 1,236.7 1,081.9 1,147.2 1,056 563.6 2,765.5

Median household income $43,534 $93,713 $35,341 $73,010 $52,992 $75,634 $41,370 $34,030 $56,833 $66,720 $46,722 $58,298 $50,392 $120,300 $31,593 $109,671 $48,922 $56,147 $60,902 $55,671 $67,517 $72,538 $95,905 $42,949

Median value of household units $69,000 $263,914 $87,465 $184,339 $128,221 $159,931 $111,927 $119,743 $127,808 $149,353 $122,898 $147,351 $129,481 $243,830 $75,901 $255,957 $121,361 $144,846 $133,542 $125,221 $179,848 $143,889 $253,939 $94,630

Grandview 1,545 Greenhills 3,637 Groesbeck 6,537 Harrison 7,953 Indian Hill 5,610 Kenwood 6,715 Lincoln Heights 3,725 Lockland 3,307 Loveland Park 1,785 Loveland 11,323 Mack North 3,669 Mack South 5,959 Madeira 8,195 Mariemont 3,061 Milford 6,321 Monfort Hts. East 3,958 Monfort Hts. South 4,782 Montgomery 9,806 Mount Healthy Hts. 3,075 Mount Healthy 7,325 Newtown 3,012 North Bend 512 North College Hill 9,097 Northbrook 9,891 Northgate 7,409 Norwood 19,481 Pleasant Run 5,059 Pleasant Run Farm 4,400 Reading 10,064

4.36 1.23 2.94 3.7 18.53 2.33 0.74 1.22 1.47 4.65 3.08 3.696 3.37 0.85 3.76 1.44 3.11 5.33 0.77 1.42 2.32 1.08 1.84 1.94 2.52 3.12 2.07 1.05 2.92

$23,743 $27,285 $25,799 $21,566 $88,742 $38,677 $13,865 $18,087 $29,350 $33,105 $37,629 $41,427 $37,514 $37,714 $26,428 $26,802 $36,692 $51,150 $23,727 $22,388 $38,544 $41,802 $21,687 $22,583 $25,289 $21,414 $25,020 $26,550 $26,091

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12,910 3,574 4,615 9,618 4,423 2,090 5,369 12,591 3,390 3,183 2,567 7,464

9.81 1.11 1.11 4.96 1.54 1.2 2.97 4.09 0.8 1.34 2.59 2.88

$33,266 $37,224 $22,976 $27,341 $21,401 $49,953 $47,733 $28,713 $31,239 $40,963 $28,485 $47,468

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Aurora Bright Dillsboro Greendale Hidden Valley Lawrenceburg Moores Hill St. Leon West Harrison

2007 total pop. 4,071 5,842 1,644 4,392 4,630 4,784 662 445 278

Area in square miles 2.78 14.31 1.01 6.05 4.22 4.9 0.48 7.16 0.09

Average income per person $19,028 $27,587 $19,080 $29,166 $33,701 $18,634 $16,669 $23,966 $18,138

613 1,139.8 2,091.6 835.2 1,231.7 575.2 651.2 1,253.8 1,788.5 934.4 454.5 944.8

$53,676 $88,732 $39,107 $48,807 $43,075 $118,534 $98,547 $53,665 $64,953 $66,829 $48,955 $102,341

$139,865 $169,923 $120,610 $133,376 $114,221 $387,402 $249,486 $137,624 $135,344 $182,162 $99,418 $298,283

Households per square mile 600.9 136.6 645.5 308 390.7 407.1 488.4 21.8 1,560.4

Median household income $38,130 $75,167 $35,025 $55,378 $82,415 $32,541 $44,467 $51,705 $26,154

Median value of household units $115,976 $176,570 $110,893 $138,086 $180,044 $112,218 $86,579 $165,698 $83,333

WARREN COUNTY

Blanchester Butlerville Carlisle Corwin Five Points Franklin Harveysburg Hunter Landen Lebanon Loveland Loveland Park Maineville Mason Middletown Monroe Morrow Pleasant Plain South Lebanon Springboro Waynesville

2007 total pop. 4,356 293 5,462 347 3,625 12,731 693 1,818 13,796 20,553 11,323 1,785 1,852 30,484 51,325 10,864 1,551 171 3,063 17,032 3,049

Area in square miles 2.96 0.15 3.4 0.3 2.89 9.11 0.66 1.61 4.68 11.77 4.65 1.47 0.24 17.61 25.66 15.51 1.69 0.11 1.67 8.81 2.27

Average income per person $18,438 $22,662 $21,506 $27,810 $46,391 $21,297 $21,562 $25,617 $34,369 $24,578 $33,105 $29,350 $33,522 $36,701 $22,008 $28,985 $18,706 $20,629 $18,597 $35,816 $26,994

Households per square mile 584.4 702.7 594.8 468.2 427.2 577.9 366.8 458.9 1,156.3 626.6 964.5 440.6 3,205.8 614.9 854.6 275.3 344.2 574.1 751.2 667.9 547.9

Median household income $39,169 $60,061 $50,973 $62,216 $118,953 $42,905 $52,899 $49,039 $71,299 $54,919 $65,430 $51,389 $71,574 $81,917 $40,465 $64,458 $38,750 $58,796 $41,562 $84,674 $55,189

Median value of household units $116,699 $106,034 $137,646 $136,765 $276,225 $117,708 $128,788 $135,824 $177,968 $160,838 $159,293 $144,110 $167,727 $196,998 $114,180 $151,124 $125,575 $94,400 $85,000 $218,004 $158,495

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Burlington Florence Oakbrook Union Walton

2007 total pop. 15,637 27,091 9,711 4,891 2,782

Area in square miles 8.45 9.87 3.26 3.24 3.49

CAMPBELL COUNTY Area in square miles 5.39 0.94 0.24 6.97 4.75 0.1 1.33 5.67 2.27 0.9 0.54 2.72 1.22 1.42

Households per square mile 678.9 1,157.8 1,157.3 459.7 310

Median household income $63,439 $44,726 $67,046 $91,493 $52,745

Median value of household units $155,322 $127,409 $165,472 $229,916 $125,953

Average income per person $27,232 $21,535 $21,017 $30,851 $30,992 $24,290 $17,367 $31,929 $23,259 $28,904 $33,149 $19,043 $18,026 $29,407

Households per square mile 589.6 2,764.6 112.5 125.5 371.8 1,480.8 1,558.4 1,136.5 1,454.7 175.6 134.3 2,391.9 355.6 1,141.9

Median household income $68,954 $41,628 $55,556 $65,991 $70,042 $61,298 $35,973 $57,298 $43,925 $63,851 $77,083 $33,662 $39,179 $48,764

Median value of household units $155,184 $95,820 $130,556 $132,526 $174,213 $122,196 $78,080 $173,004 $111,655 $130,263 $111,111 $92,957 $87,568 $107,706

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Bromley Covington Crescent Springs Crestview Hills Edgewood Elsmere Erlanger Fairview Fort Mitchell Fort Wright Independence Kenton Vale Lakeside Park Latonia Lakes Ludlow Park Hills Ryland Heights Taylor Mill Villa Hills Visalia Walton

2007 total pop. 829 42,004 3,930 3,380 8,887 7,845 17,025 146 7,453 5,520 19,752 148 2,665 375 4,761 2,763 726 6,971 7,664 90 2,782

Area in square miles 0.31 13.14 1.43 1.92 4.18 2.5 8.33 0.74 3.13 3.46 16.77 0.06 0.77 0.3 0.86 0.78 4.94 6.26 3.71 0.27 3.49

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$61,719 $61,397

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Average income per person $17,437 $20,845 $30,705 $39,806 $37,562 $20,870 $24,346 $26,764 $37,564 $32,513 $24,015 $21,892 $42,522 $12,093 $20,994 $36,363 $22,593 $32,127 $41,375 $8,917 $23,967

Households per square mile 1,122.6 1,369.4 1,175 745.6 719.8 1,187.2 822.9 77.6 1,069.6 703.8 412.6 965.5 1,544.4 454.5 2,258.7 1,703.2 55 417.8 746.2 141.3 310

Median household income $36,952 $36,917 $49,945 $69,100 $90,582 $50,711 $48,937 $65,000 $55,858 $58,807 $61,916 $47,955 $66,314 $26,304 $44,722 $49,894 $53,783 $71,641 $85,889 $17,500 $52,745

Median value of household units $77,500 $91,914 $178,097 $198,810 $187,487 $103,980 $122,072 $106,579 $187,903 $167,675 $141,994 $92,667 $161,339 $56,000 $93,712 $170,926 $125,000 $153,356 $187,985 $106,944 $125,953

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2007 total pop. 8,933 5,901 86 2,328 4,411 426 5,446 15,348 7,702 484 181 15,533 1,070 3,400

Average income per person $25,662 $22,092 $30,445 $30,660 $23,967

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Call me at 513 583-1200 for personal assistance with your next automotive decision. I know how valuable your time is and I promise to give you the best possible deal the first time we talk or meet face to face. Quality cars, straight talk and integrity are the standard you’ll encounter with Infiniti of Cincinnati. *At least two or more offered at this price

Model# 99218 2008 Infiniti G37 Journey MSRP Starting at $38,975*

Model# 86518 2008 Infiniti QX56 4WD MSRP Starting at $56,160*

Model# 90618 2008 Infiniti G35X AWD MSRP Starting at $35,815*

• AGGRESSIVE DISCOUNTING • AGGRESSIVE LEASE PROGRAMS • COMPETITIVE INTEREST RATES • LUXURY - OF COURSE! • AFFORDABILITY FOREMOST! • GET MORE VEHICLE FOR YOUR MONEY! COUNT ON US ALWAYS AT INFINITI OF CINCINNATI Offering valet pick-up and delivery to all of our customers within a 50 mile radius of Infiniti of Cincinnati. If you buy or lease a new or pre-owned Infiniti from Infiniti of Cincinnati you will receive valet pickup and delivery (even for routine oil changes and all your other service needs) as well as a loaner car as long as you own your Infiniti!

Ask for Pete Lobert for personal assistance

Infiniti of Cincinnati • 513.583.1200 9857 Kings Automall Road • Cincinnati, OH

www.infinitiofcincinnati.com or email: sales@infiniti.com Pete Lobert, General Manager • Dan Tarmey, Sales Manager

Model# 98518 2008 Infiniti M45X AWD MSRP Starting at $54,125*

Model# 87418 2008 Infiniti FX35 AWD MSRP Starting at $42,575*

Model# 88518 2008 Infiniti EX35 AWD Journey MSRP Starting at $37,035*

Model# 98018 2008 Infiniti M35X AWD MSRP Starting at $45,515*

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