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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 29.

Inside this issue

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8 Who we are Fun facts about Greater Cincinnati, including some “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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26 Fish, boat or swim Use this list to find

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.

more ways to enjoy the water at local parks.

29 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 ENQUIRER

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44 Travel the world If you can’t take a trip around the world, you can at least enjoy its food. 48 All-in-one fun It’s like

68 Bag a great deal Indoor mall or outdoor shopping center, there’s no shortage of places to spend your cash.

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

one-stop shopping at these restaurants where you can eat, drink, socialize and listen to music.

51 Barbecue review Take a look at independent barbecue joints and then rate your favorites.

77 Bands about town Six local bands you need to know and where to listen to them live.

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54 Ten ideas for great

78 Hall of Famers Which locals have made it into the halls?

outings Real advice from cincyMOMS.

56 Oh the places we’ll go!

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

62 Capture Cincinnati 2008 Enter your favorite photos or go online and vote for the best to win great prizes.

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82 Catch a ballgame Wheth-

er you’re in the mood to watch the Reds, women’s football or a college team, you’ll find information for your favorite sport here.

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84 Calendar Plan your week or the next year with this listing of can’t-miss events.

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

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

demographics, including housing, income and population statistics.

89 Learn about our area’s

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About the cover

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

About this section

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

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Amie Dworecki

The main lobby of the Cincinnati Museum Center, which is home to four museums, an IMAX theater and the Arts Consortium of Cincinnati. Find more museums in the area on Page 72. Ann Mitchell of the West End tastes the fun at the Taste of Cincinnati, scheduled this year for May 24-26. Check out area events for this year on Page 84. Gary Landers

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?

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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

1835 First bag of airmail lifted by a hot-air balloon. 1850 First city in the U.S. to publish greeting cards – Gibson Greeting Card Company. 1853 First city to establish a municipal fire department and first firemen’s pole. 1869 First professional baseball team – the Cincinnati Red Stockings, now known as the Cincinnati Reds. 1870 First city to establish a municipal university – University of Cincinnati. 1880 First city in which a woman, Maria Longworth Nichols Storer, began and operated a large manufacturing operation – Rookwood Pottery. 1880 First and only city to build and own a major railroad. 1902 First reinforced concrete skyscraper built in the United States – the Ingalls Building at Fourth and Vine streets.

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1905 Daniel Carter Beard founded the Sons of Daniel Boone, later known as the Boy Scouts of America. 1935 First night baseball game played under lights. 1952 First heart-lung machine makes open heart surgery possible. Developed at Children’s Hospital Medical Center. 1954 First city to have a licensed Public television station – WCET TV. Source: Cincinnati USA Convention & Visitors Bureau

BY THE NUMBERS

1,602,587

Area’s race breakdown

Population

35.9

African American

Caucasian

15%

81%

Average age of males

Asian

38.5

Average age of females

$145,487

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Average price of houses

48.7%

Percentage of the population that is male (780,092)

23.2%

51.3%

Increase in price of houses since 2000

Percentage of the population that is female (822,495)

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Note: Statistics on this page are for the portion of Cincinnati’s Primary Market Area that includes Butler, Clermont, Hamilton and Warren counties in Ohio and Dearborn County in Indiana. Statistics are from 2007.

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Source: Claritas Inc.

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

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.”

DiscoverPeople Monica Stoops, Ph.D., reproductive physiologist

ART IN A BOTTLE Liz Zorn, perfumer

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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.”

UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH A RHINO

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. “I always knew I wanted to do reproductive research, but I thought it would be on domestic livestock,” Stoops said. “I came here to do some post-doctoral work in 2002 and I got hooked. Rhinoceroses are just charismatic animals. People think they’re big and bulky, but they think a lot of themselves.” There are two female Indian rhinos at the zoo.

“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 3,800-pound 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.” THE ENQUIRER

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,” said Zorn. “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 Please see next page

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Jeff Gramke, designer of the Beast roller coaster

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click of the mouse, Zorn offers the ready-to-wear line and also creates custom scents for her clients. It might seem like an extravagance now, but before François Coty mass-marketed fragrances in the early 1900s, it was normal for individuals with means to wear custom scents. “Coty was the Henry Ford of the perfume industry,” Zorn said. “Fragrances evolved quite quickly from there and became a consumer good more than an art. Now there’s a shift back to the art of perfumery. When I create a custom scent, I ask a series of questions about favorite smells to get an idea of their sensibilities toward scent and memories of scents that are important to them – like their grandmother’s attic. It doesn’t necessarily have to be about florals. Some people like the smell of bread baking in the oven or the smell of mosses and wood in the forest. All of those different essences can be captured in a fragrance.” After finalizing the scent, which costs up to $400 a bottle, Zorn guards the formula closely. “I don’t divulge their scent or sell it in my store,” she said. “People come to me because they don’t want to smell like everyone else. I keep their secrets. I don’t blend and tell.”

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Liz Zorn has hundreds of scents at her disposal.

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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-

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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

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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HIS HEAD’S IN THE CLOUDS schedule and isn’t obligated to work at all, Nie keeps an eye on things both at his home in White Oak and during his job as a firefighter for Green Township. He doesn’t chase storms, and hopes no one else does, either. Weather spotters work from safe locations. As long as he can see outside, he

day, but I’m very much convinced that if we didn’t have the spotters, many more people would have died.” Spotters also can help refute calls from people who haven’t been trained. “Going back probably about four years ago, we had some weather coming through the area that wasn’t supposed to be severe. Low and behold the NWS gets a call from someone in the general public who wasn’t a trained spotter. They called some spotters in can save lives by helping the the area and we ended up havNWS determine whether to ing a bunch of spotters around sound an alarm for serious this storm and nobody saw weather conditions. anything. They were then “When the tornado hit Blue confident they didn’t have to Ash in 1999, we got intermitissue a tornado warning. That’s tent reports on the ground from also a help because if you issue spotters in Jennings County,” too many, no one takes them he said. “The NWS issued a seriously. People love to talk warning 20 minutes before the about the weather, but this is a storm and that warning time is way they can do something gold. Four people died that about it.”

Mike Nie, volunteer weather spotter

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t’s an old joke that you can’t predict the weather in Cincinnati, but Mike Nie might know a little more than the rest of us. A volunteer weather spotter, Nie helps the people at the National Weather Service in Wilmington keep an eye on what’s happening at ground level so meteorologists can confirm what they’re seeing on the radars. “To be a weather spotter, you just have to take a 1½-hour class,” Nie said. “They’ve done an absolutely magnificent job with the training by using still photos and video. They’re not asking for people with advanced meteorology skills; they have advanced technology, but they need eyes on the ground. If you can see the things they show you to look for and know how to dial a phone, you can be a spotter.” Although he has no set

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A Green Township firefighter, Mike Nie helps the National Weather Service spot severe weather.

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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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hris Schadler wanted to be a rock star when he grew up – and he is – just one who works behind the scenes. Instead of being the one in front of the audience, he determines who gets to play in his job as a concert booker. He’s worked for York Street Café and most recently at the Southgate House, but now he and his friends are planning to open their own venue. It was during his 14 years at the Southgate that he honed his skills at building a concert, which turns out to be a lot like building a house of cards. “I sat in the basement of the Southgate House where I had a desk, a phone and a calendar and started cold calling,” Schadler said. “I was playing in bands so I knew the scene. First I would call and get some local

band. Once I got them to confirm, I could get bigger bands saying that band was playing. I would build a show like that. I don’t remember the first band I ever booked, but I’m sure it was someone local.” After time, he developed relationships with local musicians and determined a general rule for building a successful concert. “Booking in general is basically a quality versus quantity ratio,” Schadler said. “It’s just my ear for what I think is good and what is going to work for the quality aspect.” His ear is pretty good. Schadler booked many lesser-known bands that have made it big. “I booked The Shins three times before they blew up,” he said. “I’ve done the Twilight Singers, White Stripes, Heart-

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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

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.”

less Bastards and many other great bands. I got the Black Keys when they were starting out. They played for about 25 people and six months later, they were playing sold-out shows. Now if you want to book them, it probably costs about $100,000.” Hanging out with rock stars and planning concerts sounds like a great job, but Schadler said his favorite part is helping local musicians and building his community. The Newport High School graduate and Northside resident has planned his community’s Rock ’n Roll Carnival that takes place July 3 for the past two years. “It’s cool to promote cuttingedge musicians and nurture new new bands, but on a local level, it’s a community thing for me,” he said. “Being known as a place with a great local music Melissa Huelsman, top; others provided scene lets people know our area Chris Schadler has booked the White Stripes is a cool place to come visit.” (above) and the Heartless Bastards.

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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.

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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

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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

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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Iris Simpson-Bush

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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.

As president and CEO of Downtown Cincinnati Incorporated, David Ginsburg helps to create an attractive environment, provides information and works with partners to market our region.

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. 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.

Q. How does your role impact the region financially? A. Jobs, residents, visitors and customers all create economic development in many ways. Q. What has been your favorite reaction when you first approach someone from outside the region? A. They have been here before, e.g.: have relatives here so they know what a lovely region this is. Q. Where’s the farthest you’ve traveled for your work? A. In this position, I have been to Paris. Q. Favorite little-known fact about the region? A. You can get anywhere in less than 30 minutes – from the urban core to open farmland. Q. What is your favorite littleknown place in the region? A. Shoeshine at Batasakes Hat Shop – the best place to find out what is really happening. Q. What is your favorite regional tradition? A. Reds Opening Day. Q. Favorite cheap thrill in the region? A. Walking my dogs through Hyde Park Square and talking with my neighbors about downtown. Q. Where do you typically take your clients to entertain them? A. Many of the fine restaurants downtown – McCormick & Schmick’s, JeanRo, Nicholson’s and Ingredients to name only a few. Q. If you had one sentence to sell the region, what would it be? A. Everything you and your family could want is here ... and you can make a difference!

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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secret? A combination of the perfect weather and sophisticated snow-making equipment. “It’s a pretty complex formula,” said Chip Perfect, president of Perfect North Slopes. “As it gets colder and dryer, the amount of snow we can make changes dramatically. The best formula is a temperature of 16 degrees and 50 percent humidity.” When the weather cooperates, Perfect North uses high-tech snow guns to coat the slopes. “We use a fan-type snow gun that combines some nozzles with a big fan that blows the combination of air and water up higher in the air,” Perfect said. “The cornerstone of modern snowmaking is what is referred to as nucleation – the formation of a crystal of snow. The foundation is compressed air and water. The compressed air escapes through the nozzle with the water that creates cooling and evaporation to create that crystal quickly. Our snow guns are advanced and put that combination 150 feet into the air, which gives it more time to freeze in a cold, dry atmosphere. What it boils down to are all the physics you never paid attention to in class. When I was taking physics, I thought ‘I’ll never need this stuff.’” The process begins at the pump house, which draws water from an on-site 10-acre lake. The cold water is pumped through hundreds of feet of snow-making pipe to the snow guns. As the water arrives at the gun, it is pushed through nozzles on the end and blown into the air, which produces large piles of snow on the ground.

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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river – with respect Patrick Reddy

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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 Thompson, you do on the river.” In Cincinnati, you can an inspector for the Ohio Department of Natural Recruise the Ohio in a steamsources’ Division of Watercraft. “Just do it safely.” boat, a paddlewheeler, a yacht, a kayak or a canoe. teur (Mike Fink). There’s plenty of enYou can hike its shores, Bernstein has piloted joyment to be found on, riverboats for 28 of his 56 stroll across its bridges, in, 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-

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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

TEN FUN RIVER FACTS 1

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.

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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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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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Whether it’s by fishing, boating or swimming, kids of all ages will have fun playing at the county parks across Greater Cincinnati. Albert Li (above) of West Chester can’t hold his laughter after spraying his sister at Parky’s Ark water playground in Winton Woods.

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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? 26 SUMMER 2008 CINCINNATI.COM/DISCOVER

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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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boat. Other: Harbor playground includes some spray features.

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. 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.

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Lake Rabenold from the Hidden Valley Lake Show Skiers does tricks at Miami Whitewater Forest, which also rents boats, canoes and hydrobikes.

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.

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MIAMI WHITEWATER FOREST 9001 Mt. Hope Road, Crosby, Whitewater and Harrison townships. Lake: 85 acres. 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 24Sept. 1.

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

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 24Sept. 1, weather permitting. $1 per child ages 2 to 12.

Information: 513-732-2977 PATTISON PARK 2228 U.S. 50, Owensville. Fishing: 1-acre pond open yearround; catch and release only.

Warren County Parks

Information: 513-695-1109

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LANDEN DEERFIELD PARK 2258 W. Ohio 22 and 3, Deerfield Township. Fishing: Two-acre lake.

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Boone County Parks and Recreation Information: 859-334-2117.

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

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Steve Chevalier helps his children fish at England-Idlewild Park in Boone County.

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.

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CAESAR CREEK 8570 E. Ohio 73, Waynesville. Unlimited horsepower boating is allowed on the 2,830-acre lake; has a 1,300-foot swimming beach. 513-897-3055.

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COWAN LAKE 1750 Osborn Road, Wilmington. Sailing and fishing are popular on the 700-acre lake, which has a 1,000-foot swimming beach. A marina offers boat rentals. 937-382-1096.

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EAST FORK 3294 Elklick Road, Bethel. Unlimited horsepower boating is allowed on the 2,160-acre lake, which is popular with fishermen. There’s a 1,200foot swimming beach. 513734-4323. HUESTON WOODS 6301 Park Office Road, College Corner. 625-acre Acton Lake offers fishing, a wheelchair-accessible pier, boating (up to 10-

horsepower limit), rentals, launch ramps, and a 1,500foot swimming beach. 513523-6347. STONELICK 2895 Lake Drive, Pleasant Plain. The 200-acre lake offers fishing, boat rentals and a 500foot swimming beach; allows boats with electric motors only. 513-734-4323.

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BIG BONE LICK 3380 Beaver Road, Union. Anglers can fish year-round from the bank of a 7½-acre 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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Up to four people at a time can slide down the familyfriendly River Canyon Run at Great Wolf Lodge in Mason, one 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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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.

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.

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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.

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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CocoKey Water Resort in Sharonville features water sprays, spouts, bucket dumps, a lazy river and extreme water slides for the adventurous.

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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).

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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.

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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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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

BY MELISSA HUELSMAN

Center for Respite Care The next time you have leftovers from a garage sale, drop them off at the Center for Respite Care, a medical center for sick or injured homeless. The 14-bed facility in Avondale cares for homeless who are receiving chemotherapy or radiation treatment, have broken limbs, heart conditions, severe diabetes or other illnesses. These conditions, and many others, are often exacerbated by not receiving proper care. “We have a very high success rate in getting people out of homelessness,” said Mary Beth Meyer, executive director. “In some cases, the best thing we can do for them is to get them into some form of treatment or mental health service. We also place clients into HUD-funded housing, so they’re in need of furniture and household items to start their apartments.” The center can also use donations of clothing and personal-care items. “We’re open 24 hours a day and are happy to accept donations with or without an appointment,” Meyer said. Call 513-621-1868 or visit www. familymedicine.uc.edu/respite.

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.box tops4education.com, America’s schools have earned $200 million

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Jenn Meyer gives a blanket she made to Emery Herring at the Center for Respite Care. The Avondale center provides medical care to the sick and injured homeless population.

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

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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 pro-

gram that serves about 300 to 400 women to teach them skills to survive the workplace,” said 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. Satur-

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Friends of the Public Library Are you a bookworm? Can you stuff an envelop or unpack a box? Then the Friends of the Public Library are looking for you to help them as your schedule allows. Each month, the Friends receive thousands of donated books, videos and CDs that need to be prepared for various book sales held throughout the year. Money from the sales supports literacy programs. “We make sure our prices are such that books can find their way into the hands of nearly any shopper,” said Anne Keller, executive director. “In 2007 we spent more than $100,000 in support of the library’s summer reading program, ReadQuest 007: License to Read.” The Friends are also looking for volunteers to help during the book sales and in the Friends’ Shop at the Main Library. Call 513-369-6035 or visit http://friends.cincinnatilibrary.org.

Matthew 25 Ministries Don’t just throw away this magazine when you’re finished reading it. Matthew 25 Ministries, which

aids disaster victims and the poor around the world, has started a neighborhood recycling center to help fund its missions. Partnering with Rumpke, Matthew 25 opened its recycling center at its Blue Ash location to the public in February. “We don’t have any expectations to make a certain amount of money,” said Tim Mettey, Matthew 25’s promotions director. “We’re just trying to get people to be more conscious of what they’re throwing into a landfill. This way you can save the Earth and help the poor at the same time.” Area residents can drop off paper and aluminum cans in the bin outside the warehouse at 11060 Kenwood Road, which is accessible 24 hours a day. Call 513-793-6256 or visit www.m25m.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 a check-up. 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.

“We do ask our volunteers for personal references,” said Debbie Rasnick, adoption coordinator, “but the only qualification we ask for is a true love of animals.” Call 513-768-3600 or visit www.soscats.org.

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U.S. News & World Report, in its first annual ranking of America’s Best High Schools, has ranked Indian Hill High School No. 48. Some 18,790 high schools in 40 states using data from the 2005-06 school year were analyzed for the Cara Owsley ranking, which was Many area students work toward college dereleased in Decemgrees during high school, like these students ber. Oak Hills High School in Bridgetown, with 2,961 students last fall, remains Ohio’s largest public high school under one roof. Close behind is Mason High School, with 2,767 students. Mason, however, is growing fast and is expected to become the largest in the state in 2010, when it could have as many as 3,400 students.

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which are identical school buildings, constructed at the same time and both opened on the first day of school in 1997. They are called Lakota West and Lakota East but they actually are located north and south of one another in different townships – West Chester and Liberty.

Though Hamilton High School has a 110-year tradition of Mariemont High prep football, no one School has been a knows why the team Blue Ribbon School is called “Big Blue.” of Excellence four It is the only high times: 1984-85, school in Ohio with 1988-89, 2001-02 and 2004-05. Marie- that team nickname mont is the first high and some attribute school to receive this the moniker to migrants from Kentucky award four times in the state of Ohio and who flooded into the county seat of Butler only the fourth naCounty in the early tionwide. part of the last centuSt. Xavier High ry. They brought School, a private Catholic boys school in Finneytown, had the largest enrollment last year among the private schools chartered by the state of Ohio with 1,492 students. Unique in Greater Cincinnati are the two Lakota high schools in Butler County,

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along with them their love for University of Kentucky’s Big Blue sports teams. Cincinnati’s School for the Creative & Performing Arts counts among its well-known graduates Sarah Jessica Parker and Nick Lachey. Woodward Career Technical High School in Bond Hill has its roots in the original Woodward, the oldest public high school west of the Allegheny Mountains, which opened in 1831. 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. Walnut Hills High School sophomore Rachel Horn won the $75,000 “Jeopardy!” teen tournament in February. Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius is a 1966 graduate of Summit Country Day School in Hyde Park. Enquirer staff THE ENQUIRER

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Korean food is spicy and features many small side dishes. At left is Banchan, which are vegetables served with entrees at Sung Korean Bistro downtown. Dolsot Haemul Tang soup (right) at The Korea House in Montgomery is pictured with various side dishes.

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o far there is no restaurant in Greater Cincinnati or Northern Kentucky serving the cuisine of Antarctica. But if you’re looking for food from any of the other continents of the world, you’ll find it here. There’s more Mexican, Chinese and Italian than we can list, so we bring you a sampling of some of the other cuisines of the world.

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m The cuisine may remind you of Irish or English, but the atmosphere at Nicholson’s Tavern and Pub is thoroughly Scottish, and so is the whisky and beer list; 625 Walnut St., Downtown, 513-564-9111, www. tavernrestaurantgroup.com. m One could argue that Cincinnati’s signature chili is a Greek dish, as it was invented by Greek immigrants, but for more authentic cuisine from Greece, like moussaka and chicken-lemon soup, try one of three downtown locations of Mythos. 650 Walnut St., Downtown, 513-621-9222. 410 Vine St., Downtown, 513-281-3601. 100 E. Fourth St., Downtown, 513-381-3042. m Spanish cuisine includes traditional tapas and paellas, but Spain is also known for highly innovative food from creative chefs. Both are reflected at Seny, 1544 Madison Road, Walnut Hills, 513-221-7369,

www.senycincy.com. m The principles of French cooking can be found anywhere serious chefs are in the kitchen, but for traditional French dishes, try these bistros. La Petite France, 3177 Glendale-Milford Road, Evendale, 513-733-8383, www.lapetitefrance.biz. JeanRo Bistro, 413 Vine St., Downtown 513-621-1465, www.jean-robertgroup.com. m You’ll find hints of Cincinnati’s German culinary heritage in many places around town, but for the full-on German experience, try one of these spots. Hofbrauhaus, 200 E. Third St., Newport, 859-491-7200, www.hofbrauhausnewport.com. Mecklenburg Gardens, 302 E. University Ave., 513-2215353, www.mecklenburgs.net. m Laszlo’s Iron Skillet has a full menu of schnitzels alongside Hungarian dishes such as goulash and cucumber salad; 6900 Valley Ave., Newtown, 513-561-6776.

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m Korean food is spicy and hearty, featuring barbecued meats and many small side dishes – sometimes you cook them yourself at the table. Sung Korean Bistro, 700 Elm St., 513-721-7864, www.sungkoreanbistro.com. Riverside Korean Restaurant, 512 Madison Ave., Covington, 859-291-1484. Korea House, 11371 Montgomery Road, Symmes Township, 513-469-1637, www.koreahousecincy.com. m Vietnamese food may remind you of Thai; it features fresh flavors and pungent herbs. Beef noodle soup, or pho, is one famous dish. Song Long, 1737 Section Road, Roselawn, 513- 351-7631. Cilantro, 516 Clifton Ave., 513-281-1732. Chopsticks, 7735 Cox Road, West Chester, 513-777-0804. m There’s only one Indonesian restaurant serving famous

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1. All-you-care-to-eat meat, as served at Boi Na Braza on Fountain Square. 2. During warm weather, diners enjoy their dinner on the outdoor patio at CafĂŠ Istanbul at Newport on the Levee. 3. Sambai goreng (chicken), a bowl of soto ayam and an Indonesian lime squash served in the garden at Gajah Wong in Northside. 4. A sashimi combo from Kyoto in Montgomery. 5. Key lime pie, Caribbean chicken fajitas and a Cobb salad with salmon at the Cactus Pear in Blue Ash. Provided; Leigh Taylor; David Sorcher; Leigh Taylor; Glenn Hartong

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DiscoverFood dishes of the country such as peanut-sauced gado-gado or beef rendang. That is Gajah Wong West, 3937 Spring Grove Ave, Northside; 513-591-3935, www.gajahwongwest.com. m There has been an explosion of Japanese restaurants in Cincinnati and 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. Matsuya Japanese Restaurant, 7149 Manderlay Drive, Florence, 859-746-1199. Miyoshi Japanese Restaurant, 8660 Bankers St., Florence, 859-525-6564. Kyoto, 12082 Montgomery Road, Montgomery, 513-5838897, www.kyotosushibar.com. m While many Indian restaurants in town have virtually the same menu, Cumin updates the traditional with a modern, fresh approach; 3520 Erie Avenue, Hyde Park, 513-871-8714, www.cuminrestaurant.com. m If you’re looking for an adventure in Chinese beyond your usual take-out, try a weekend dim sum brunch. Pacific Moon on the Levee, 1 Levee Way, 859-261-6666, www.pacificmoononthelevee.com. Grand Oriental, 4800 Fields Ertel Road, 513-677-3388. Uncle Yip’s, 10736 Reading Road, Evendale, 513-733-8484. m The cuisines of the countries of the Middle East are similar but have regional variations. Mirage has an Armenian slant, 11379 Montgomery Road, Symmes Township, 513-4690089, www.miragemed restaurant.com.

Floyd’s Restaurant serves Lebanese and wonderful roasted chicken, 127 Calhoun St., 513-221-2434. 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.

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Teranga serves the foods of Senegal and other West African countries; 8438 Vine St., Hartwell, 513 821-1300. Emanu, formerly called the East African Restaurant, will open this spring, serving Ethiopian food; 6063 Montgomery Road, Pleasant Ridge, 513-351-7686.

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The cuisine of Brazil that has proved most popular in the U.S. is the churascarria, a restaurant serving roasted meat in an allyou-can eat format. Try it at: Boi na Braza, 441 Vine St., Downtown, 513-421-7111, www.boinabraza.com. Argentine Bean Bistro serves the Argentine version of tapas, 2875 Town Center Blvd., 859426-1042, www.argentinebean .net. Sabor Peruana introduces the unusual cuisine of Peru, 7105 Dixie Highway, Fairfield, 513-860-0349.

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For a change of pace from the usual Mexican combination plates, try Nada, which takes Mexican food and flavors to a higher level; 600 Walnut St., downtown, 513-721-6232, www.eatdrink nada.com. Cactus Pear serves some excellent variations on Mexican and American Southwest food; 3215 Jefferson Ave., 513-961-7400, and 9500 Craig Ruttle Kenwood Road, Blue Ash, Smoked salmon is garnished with field greens, capers and shallots at La Petite France in Evendale. 513-791-4424.

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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 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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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

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

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. David Sorcher; Joseph Fuqua II; Michael Snyder

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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. Joseph Fuqua II try their food at Big Art’s BBQ, The Blue Wisp The chicken and ribs are superb 2796 Struble at K.T.’s Barbecue in Reading, Jazz Club in the Road, Colerain owned by Kenny Tessel. 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

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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.

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

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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e asked users of cincy MOMS.com for the best places for fun family outings. For more ideas, visit the site and click on the Talk tab. Then look under the Activities forum. 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. 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.

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gests getting back to basics at the Cincinnati Nature Center in Milford. Her family enjoys the hiking and educational activities.

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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.

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Jeff Stoffer (right) flies a kite during Airwave’s Kite Fest at Voice of America Park in West Chester Township.

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. 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.flylunken.com. 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 splash-

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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.

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ing!), 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 of the house and enjoying nature! UD_mom_of_2 7850 VOA Park Drive, West Chester Township, 513-755-4403, www.butlercountymetroparks.org. 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. JOHNNY’S TOYS TOTTER’S OTTERVILLE We love Johnny’s Toys in Covington. Both kids love their train THE ENQUIRER

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.

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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Oh the places we’ll go A great adventure, like most everything else in our area, is probably just 20 minutes away. Whether you’re in the mood for a day of learning, some family fun or a wild night on the town, here are 19 places to have a great time.

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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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jaunts and all-day excursions. Hours: Vary Admission: Varies

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

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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

Belterra Casino Resort & Spa 777 Belterra Drive, Belterra, 888-235-8377, www.belterra casino.com Please see next page

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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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The Cincinnati Museum Center, which includes three museums and an Omnimax movie theater, is housed in Queensgate’s Union Terminal.

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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

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 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.

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

Belterra Casino Resort and Spa features slot machines, table games, a championship golf course, a luxurious spa and a Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse.

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

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wind through woodland settings and athletic fields. The arboretum has a children’s garden and a wildlife viewing area, and horticulture classes are taught on site. Hours: Dawn to dusk daily Admission: Free

Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden 3400 Vine St., Avondale, 800944-4776, 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

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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, including 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

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 Please see next page

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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 rainforest-like atmosphere with a 20foot 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 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

there are 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 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

Lebanon, Mason & Monroe Railroad 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 dieselelectric 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

Kings Island 6300 Kings Island Drive, Mason, 800-288-0808, www.visitkings island.com This park encompasses seven themed areas, including two designed 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 Aussie-themed 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. 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

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Enjoy a day of thrilling rides at Kings Island and meet your favorite characters in Nickelodeon Universe, like Wanda of “The Fairly OddParents.”

12025 Shore Road, Loveland, 513-683-4686, www.loveland castle.com Sir Harry Andrews built this castle on a bank along the Little Miami River, stone by stone, beginning in 1929. It hosts events year-round, including a haunted castle in October. There also are picnic facilities, games and tours. Hours: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April through September; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekends November through March Admission: $3; special event prices vary

Krohn Conservatory 2100 Eden Park Drive, Eden Park, 513-421-5707, www. cincinnati-oh.gov/parks This nationally recognized conservatory, located in Eden Park, is

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Learn, work or play on a real farm at Gorman Heritage Farm in Evendale.

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1 Aquarium Way, Newport, 859261-7444, www.newportaquarium .com

DiscoverFun 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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Parky’s Farm 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

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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. Hours: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, noon6 p.m. Sunday in spring and autumn; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, noon6 p.m. Sunday in summer Admission: Pony rides, Parky’s PlayBarn, wagon rides $2 each; plus $5 annual parking permit

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Wolff Planetarium 3400 Brookline Drive, Cincinnati, 513-321-6070, 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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Ohio 73, Harveysburg, 513897-7000, 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 craftsmen to show their wares and demonstrate their talents. Dining choices abound, with such authentic fare as roasted turkey legs, fresh-baked bread, stews, fish and chips and steaks offered. Beer and wine also are available. Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays Aug. 30 through Oct. 19 and Labor Day Admission: $19.99 adults; $9.99 ages 5 to 12, free ages 4 and younger

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apture Cincinnati is an online photo contest that gives you an opportunity to submit entries, vote on photos, win prizes and have a chance to see your work in a hardbound coffee table book that comes out in November. The response to the first contest last fall was overwhelming. More than 1,000 people submitted almost 12,000 photos. The quantity and quality were impressive. Nearly 5,700 people participated by entering photos or voting, which helped determine prize winners and the

photos that ended up in the book (see next page). Photographers, who also receive discounts on presale book purchases, are encouraged to share their photos with friends to try to garner support. More than 333,000 votes were cast in 2007. Meg Fite This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s contest started this week and runs through Oct. 1. Go to capturecincinnati.com to register and start uploading your photos today. And take some time to check out the galleries. There will be a lot to look at.

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in the wings 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

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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 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 commu-

nities 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.”

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DiscoverBusiness 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

Meghan Galvin

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 Center 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.”

Caroline McKinney

Occupation: Director of economic development for Liberty Township Age, family: 32; married, one son Hometown: Sidney, Ohio Residence: Liberty Township Background: A veteran of marketing and economic development from the chamber of commerce perspective, McKinney wanted to see things from the other side and last year moved to the newly created Liberty Township position. In her own words: “We need to work on the overall identity and image of the Cincinnati USA region. We started down this road; however, it seems we are lacking an organization to take the lead – is it the chambers of commerce, the Regional Tourism Network, the (Convention and Visitors Bureau)? Let’s figure it out and make progress on this front. This will help connect all communities in the greater Cincinnati area – while there are so many cities, townships and counties involved, this effort should bridge the entire region and give us all the connection needed.”

Darrick Dansby 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 Cin-

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.”

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cinnati. “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.”

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 chasing another job. He soon merged that with another firm to create sZabo. He is active in several organizations in Northern Kentucky, including 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.”

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TOP 10

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

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:

3. Macyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Inc., $27 billion

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

Terry Lundgren Joel Gemunder

4. Fifth Third Bancorp., $8.5 billion

8. Chiquita Brands International, $4.7 billion

Kevin Kabat Fernando Aguirre

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

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The Procter & Gamble Co., with headquarters Downtown, ranked No. 24 on the Fortune 500 in 2007. A.G. Lafley (inset) is chairman and CEO.

2. Kroger Co., $70 billion

9. American Financial Group Inc., $4.4 billion

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Craig Lindner

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

10. Cincinnati Financial, (Fairfield) $4.3 billion

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Jack Schiff

David Dillon

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or 24 years, Deloitte and The Enquirer have teamed to rank and celebrate the 100 largest privately held companies headquartered in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. In 2005, the Cincinnati USA Regional Chamber joined the program. The 100 companies on the 2007 list had a combined $24.2 billion in revenue for 2006 and employed a total of 92,382 people. On average, the companies 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 2006 revenue:

3. Contech Construction Products Inc., West Chester Twp., $942 million

1. Columbia Sussex, Crestview Hills, $1.4 billion

7. Joseph Auto Group, Cincinnati, $603 million

Ron Joseph Patrick Harlow

4. Castellini Co., Cincinnati, $917 million

8. Messer Construction Co., Bond Hill, $573 million

Pete Strange Robert Castellini

5. United Dairy Farmers, Cincinnati, did not disclose

Bill Yung

9. Standard Textile Co., Reading, did not disclose

Gary Heiman Meggan Booker

2. Drees Co., Fort Mitchell, $1.1 billion

6. Lykins Companies Inc., Milford, $773 million

10. Baker Concrete Construction, Monroe, $559 million

Jeff Lykins

Daniel Baker

David Drees

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DiscoverBusiness INDOOR MALL OR OUTDOOR SHOPPING CENTER, THERE’S NO SHORTAGE OF PLACES TO SPEND YOUR CASH

Baga great deal Anderson Towne Center 7500 Beechmont Ave., Anderson Township, 513-232-2075, www.vrei.net Anchored by Kroger and Macy’s, this open-air shopping center also houses Kmart. and LensCrafters stores. In addition, you’ll find restaurants such as Carrabba’s Italian Grill, TGI Friday’s, Quizno’s and Moe’s Southwest Grill. To top it all off, you can kick back and relax at Caribou Coffee.

Bridgewater Falls 3385 Princeton Road., Hamilton, 513-895-6800, www.shop bridgewaterfalls.com Featuring Target, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Best Buy and Bed Bath & Beyond, the new Bridgewater Falls has many popular big stores. It also has smaller ones like Boutique Allie, where you can shop for a pair of designer jeans. In addition to the many stores, Bridgewater also offers plenty of places to eat, including Chili’s, Max & Erma’s and Cold Stone Creamery.

Cincinnati Mills 600 Cincinnati Mills Drive, Forest Park, 513-671-7467, www.cincinnatimills.com Cincinnati Mills offers shopping, dining and entertainment venues. Among the highlights: Off 5th Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet, Kohl’s, Guess Factory Store, Nine West Outlet, Steve & Barry’s, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, Babies ’R’ Us, Danbarry Dollar Saver Cinemas and WonderPark. Some of the newer stores include Urban Behavior, Lane Bryant Outlet and Petite Sophisticate Outlet. Cincinnati Mills also is home to bigg’s and two children’s play areas: A Place to Grow and PBS Kids Backyard.

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Lacoste employees Jamie Berry and Andrea Swift show off the store’s polo shirts at Kenwood Towne Centre.

Crestview Hills Town Center 2791 Town Center Blvd., Crestview Hills, 859-341-4353, www.crestviewhillstowncenter .com There are more than 65 specialty stores and restaurants, including Dillard’s, Bed Bath & Beyond and Borders. Among the retailers: The Children’s Place, DSW, Limited Too, Banana Republic, Distant Treasures and Victoria’s Secret. There are more than 15 places to eat, too, including McAlister’s Deli, Hoggy’s, Abuelo’s Mexican

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Food Embassy and the newly opened Dewey’s Pizza.

Deerfield Towne Center 5305 Deerfield Blvd., Mason, 513-770-0273, www.deerfield townecenter.com More than 60 shops and restaurants make up this open-air market. Retail attractions include Anne Taylor Loft, Birkenstock and Coldwater Creek. Among the restaurant offerings are Mimi’s Cafe, Claddagh Irish Pub, Qdoba Mexican Grill and the Polo Grille.

Dry Ridge Outlet Shops 1100 Fashion Ridge Road, Dry Ridge, 859-824-9516, www.out letbound.com Twenty-five stores and restaurants, including Nike, Big Dogs, Vanity Fair, Book Warehouse and Liz Claiborne.

Eastgate Mall 4601 Eastgate Blvd., Union Township, 513-752-2290, www.shopeastgate-mall.com Please see next page

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859-341-4353 2791 Town Center Blvd., Crestview Hills, KY 41017 www.ShopCrestviewHillsTownCenter.com

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Rookwood Commons and Pavilion, in the Norwood-Hyde Park area, has attracted many shoppers to its more than 75 stores since 2000.

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Angela Hillenbrand of Norwood looks at clothes designed by Cincinnati’s own Sarah Jessica Parker at Steve & Barry’s in Cincinnati Mills.

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Saks Fifth Avenue

Eastgate Mall is home to Dillard’s, JCPenney, Kohl’s, Sears and more than 90 other stores and eateries. PacSun, Christopher & Banks, The Children’s Place, Hot Topic, Motherhood Maternity, Charlotte Russe and B. Moss Clothing Company also are among the offerings.

101 W. Fifth St., Downtown, 513-421-6800, www.saksfifth avenue.com Enjoy exclusive designer collections for men and women.

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Florence Mall 2028 Florence Mall Road, Florence, 859-371-1231, www.florencemall.com Florence Mall features 130 specialty stores and a 12-unit food court that includes Sarku Japan, Sbarro, China Max, Gold Star Chili, Quizno’s and Dairy Queen. It also is home to the Woolly Mammoth Playland.

Kenwood Towne Centre 7875 Montgomery Road, Kenwood, 513-745-9100, www.kenwoodtownecentre.com Kenwood Towne Centre has three leading department stores and 180 specialty retailers. The center boasts stores such as WilliamsSonoma, Aveda, Bebe, Build-ABear, Chico’s, L’Occitane, MAC Cosmetics, Pottery Barn, J. Crew, Coach and Sephora. Dine at one of the mall’s restaurants, including the Cheesecake Factory and Maggiano’s Little Italy, or in the expansive food court.

Newport on the Levee 1 Levee Way, Newport, 866-538-

9465 Civic Center Blvd., West Chester, 513-759-6800, www.streetsofwestchester.com This upscale shopping venue offers several specialty shops and dining options, including P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Champps Americana and Mitchell’s Fish Market. David Sorcher

Rhonda Killens, owner of the boutique Missy & Jack in Deerfield Towne Center, stocks the latest fashions from designers around the world.

3359, www.newportonthelevee .com Newport on the Levee offers 350,000 square feet of fun, open spaces, shopping and dining, with an AMC cinema featuring 20 screens and stadium-style seating, live street entertainers, a video game world at GameWorks, the Funny Bone Comedy Club featuring performances by national comedians, the Shadowbox Cabaret and an under-the-sea adventure at Newport Aquarium. It also has dramatic views of the Cincinnati skyline.

Northgate Mall 9501 Colerain Ave., Colerain Township, 513-385-5600, www.my northgatemall.com

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Northgate Mall has more than 1.1 million square feet of retail space and comprises more than 100 specialty shops and three department stores: Macy’s, Dillard’s and Sears. Dining options include TGI Friday’s and Applebee’s, as well as a food court.

Rookwood Commons and Pavilion 2699 Edmondson Road, Norwood, 513-241-5800, www.shop rookwood.com Rookwood Commons and Pavilion combine to include 75 upscale merchants and an eclectic mix of dining, including Don Pablo’s, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro and the new Rusty Bucket Corner Tavern.

Tower Place Mall 28 W. Fourth St., Downtown, 513-241-7700, www.towerplace .com The three-level shopping center features dozens of renowned retail establishments and exclusive stores, including the I Love Cincinnati Shop. The mall also has a large food court that includes about a dozen dining options.

Tri-County Mall 11700 Princeton Pike, Springdale, 513-671-0120, www.tricounty mall.com Tri-County Mall is anchored by Macy’s, Dillard’s and Sears. Along with many other shopping and dining options, the mall also offers Krazy City, a new indoor game room and play area that has plenty of excitement for children and adults.

DiscoverBusiness Downtown Lebanon Mulberry Street, Lebanon, 513932-3060, www.ci.lebanon.oh.us A diverse collection of shops, from ice cream parlors to antique dealers to formal restaurants, downtown Lebanon gives the city a unique small-town cachet. Lebanon is a city rich in history and heritage. Its civic pride is evident in its cleanliness, warmth, and fervent desire to include everyone in the community. The city is framed by gently rolling hills and the scenic Little Miami River. Two major interstate highways are readily accessible, including Interstate 75 located 7 miles to the west and I-71, which borders the city to the south.

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Jungle Jim’s International Market

Downtown Waynesville Main Street, Waynesville, 513-897-8855, www.waynesville ohio.com Older than the state of Ohio, the village of Waynesville offers a combination of history and culture as it developed in southwestern Ohio. This “Antiques Capital of the Midwest” and “Home of the Ohio Sauerkraut Festival” is a microcosm of American heritage with its dreams and accomplishments. The community historian breathes life into Waynesville’s storybook architectural shapes with walking tours of the historic heart of the village, setting the stage for various unique aspects of village history while guiding tours while dressed in period costume.

Fairfield Avenue Fairfield Avenue, Bellevue, www.shopbellevueky.com An art gallery and craft stores selling handmade soaps, jewelry and chocolates are among the many owner-operated businesses that line the sixblock stretch.

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9500 Ikea Way, West Chester, 513-779-7100, www.ikea.com Ikea, known for its “affordable solutions for better living,” opened its 344,000 square-foot-store in West Chester March 12, drawing 11,000 customers in its first hour of business. The store offers furniture (most of which needs to be assembled), and home accessories including lighting, storage items and cabinetry. Ikea also has a supervised children’s play area where kids can stay for one half hour at a time and a restaurant.

5440 Dixie Highway, Fairfield, 513-674-6000, www.junglejims .com Jungle Jim’s International Market offers a wide selection of food from all over the world. It draws 50,000 shoppers a week from as far away as Indianapolis and Lexington, Ky. “The Jungle” is not all fun and frivolity; its other defining trait is a huge selection of specialty foods from 75 countries.

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Bill Sands, owner of Marble Hill Chocolatier in O’Bryonville, offers Friday Night Flights where guests taste pairings of wine and chocolate.

Findlay Market Race and Elder streets, Over-the-Rhine, 513-665-4839, www.findlaymarket.org Findlay Market is Ohio’s oldest continuously operated public market and one of Cincinnati’s most cherished institutions. The Market is located just blocks from downtown in Over-the-Rhine, a dense historic neighborhood rich in 19th century architecture. Open Wednesday through Sunday, Findlay Market is home year-around to about two dozen indoor merchants selling meat, fish, poultry, produce, flowers, cheese, deli and ethnic foods. On Saturdays and Sundays from April to November the Market also hosts a thriving

farmers market, dozens of outdoor vendors and numerous street performers.

Hyde Park Square 2700 Erie Ave., Hyde Park, www.hydeparksquare.org Acquired in 1903 when Hyde Park was annexed to Cincinnati, Hyde Park Square was maintained by the city until it was transferred to the park board in 1917. Following a complete restoration and revamping, Hyde Park Square was rededicated on Sept. 18, 1976, for the bicentennial. The square has the feeling of an open-air market with outstanding restaurants and exclusive boutiques. New this year, the Square offers valet parking evenings Wednesday through Saturday, and a farmers market in the summer. THE ENQUIRER

Sixth and Main streets, Covington, 859-491-0458, www.nkyvillage.com Stroll the tree-lined streets, check out art galleries and shops selling antiques and collectibles, dine at one of the many restaurants or slip into one of the many pubs for a beer.

O’Bryonville Business District Madison Road, O’Bryonville, www.obryonville.com Most days of the week, the galleries and shops in the historic O’Bryonville shopping district close by 6 p.m., but each third Thursday of the month the nearly 30 O’Bryonville businesses offer extended hours to attract prospective buyers with unique antique furniture, collectibles, furnishings, gifts, clothing, stationery, artwork and fine jewelry. The evening is relaxed; patrons stroll along the newly renovated tree-lined sidewalks, stopping at shops and galleries to sample complimentary wines and refreshments, while browsing the district’s eclectic offerings.

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Michael E. Keating

Odili Donald Odita transformed the lobby of the Contemporary Arts Center with a wall painting called “Flow.” It will be on display through the fall.

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arts

MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITS

American Classical Music Hall of Fame 1225 Elm St., Downtown, 513621-3263, www.americanclassical music.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

Egyptian mummy? Check. Summer home for the Cincinnati Pops? Check. Opera for kids? Check. Find these and many more ways to enjoy the arts.

American Sign Museum

Arts Consortium of Cincinnati

Behringer-Crawford 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. The museum houses more than 150 vintage signs. Hours: By appointment only with a minimun of three days notice Admission: A donation of $10 per adult is suggested. Call for group rates.

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 AfricanAmerican art and culture. The organization has operated continuously since 1972 and places special emphasis on underemployed artists. Hours: 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 11 a.m - 3 p.m. Saturday Admission: Free

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. It also features Tot Tuesdays with programming geared toward toddlers. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. TuesdaySaturday; 1-5 p.m. Sunday Admission: $7 adults; $6 seniors 60+; $4 ages 3 through 17; children under 3 free

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DiscoverArts Cincinnati Art Museum 953 Eden Park Drive, 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 – including a kid favorite, an Egyptian mummy. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. TuesdaySunday; open to 9 p.m. Wednesday Admission: General admission is free; special exhibit pricing varies

Cincinnati Fire Museum 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, 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.

Ernest Coleman

The Cincinnati Art Museum’s Cincinnati Wing, which celebrates the city’s art history, opened in the spring 2003.

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. The observatory is also open for stargazing on most Friday nights and many Saturday nights for a nominal charge per person. Hours: Vary Admission: Varies

Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame & Museum 100 Main St., Downtown, 513-765-7576, www.reds.com The Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame and Museum offers a comprehensive look into the sport’s heralded past. 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

Duke Energy Children’s Museum

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 architecture. Family art lab on fourth Sundays with crafts programs and pre-school art play the second and fourth Thursday. 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.

1301 Western Ave., Queensgate, 513-287-7000, www.cincy museum.org Kids can climb, crawl, explore and learn about themselves and the world around them in the Duke Energy Children’s Museum. 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

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. Visitors will be treated to animatronic dinosaurs, a planetarium and a special effects theater. Hours: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. MondayThursday, 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 THE ENQUIRER

German Pioneer Heritage Museum 4790 West Fork Road, Green Township, 513-598-5732, www.gacl.org/museum.html The Museum serves as the focal point in presenting and displaying German-American culture. This museum is the first of its kind in the region, and a testament to the many contributions German immigrants have made toward the building of the Ohio Valley. Hours: 1-5 p.m. most Sundays from May 18 through October and in Dec. for Christmas events Admission: Free Please see next page

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Harriet Beecher Stowe House 2950 Gilbert Ave., Walnut Hills, 513-751-0651, www.ohiohistory.org/places/stowe/ The house was built by Lane Seminary in 1833 to serve as the residence of the institution’s president. Harriet Beecher moved to Cincinnati from Connecticut in 1832 with her father, Dr. Lyman Beecher, who had been appointed president of the seminary. It was in Cincinnati where Harriet learned about the evils of slavery, which inspired her book, “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” Hours: Vary Admission: Free; donations accepted

Hours: By appointment only Admission: $5 adults, $3 ages 511; children under 5 are free

Atlantic Monthly. There are 45 sculptures over 265 acres. Hours: Vary Admission: $5 adults, $1.50 children

National Underground Railroad Freedom Taft Museum of Art Center 316 Pike St., Downtown, 51350 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

241-034, www.taftmuseum.org A National Historic Landmark built in about 1820, the Taft is home to nearly 700 works of art, including European and American master paintings, Chinese porcelains and European decorative arts.

Heritage Village Museum Sharon Woods, U.S. 42, Sharonville, 513-563-9484, www.heritagevillagecincinnati.org Return to small-town life of 100 years ago and engage in educational activities that will help you appreciate how changes in the 19th-century family life in southwest Ohio relate to your own experiences. Hours: Vary Admission: $5 adults, $3 ages 511; 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.”

105 S. Broadway, Lebanon, 513932-1817, www.wchsmuseum.com The Warren County Historical Society Museum is housed in a three story, 28,000-square-foot brick building. It 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

THEATER AND MUSIC

Hebrew Union College – Skirball Museum 3101 Clifton Ave., Clifton, 513-221-1875, www.huc.edu/ museums The museum’s permanent exhibition, An Eternal People: The Jewish Experience, focuses on the cultural heritage of the Jewish people, and maps the journeys of Holocaust refugees and survivors, liberators and rescuers. Hours: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. MondayThursday; noon-5 p.m. Sunday and by appointment Admission: Free

Warren County Historical Society Museum

Aronoff Center for the Arts

Gary Landers

Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum shows off sculptures in beautiful outdoor settings. There are 45 sculptures spread over 265 acres.

arts and culture exhibits and special programs. Experiential exhibits for children include a walk through a darkened forest simulating a flight to freedom and stories of how the Underground Railroad worked. 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 are free

Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park and Museum 1763 Hamilton-Cleves Road, Hamilton, 513-887-9514, www.pyramidhill.org Pyramid Hill is one of few sculpture parks in the United States. Upon opening in 1996, it was touted as the “most beautiful natural setting of any art park in the country” by

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Monthly Saturday family art programs. Hours: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. TuesdaySunday. Admission: $8 adults; $6 students and seniors 60+, 18 and younger free, free to all Wednesdays

Verdin Bell and Clock Museum 444 Reading Road, 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 while these clocks, street clocks and towers beautify and enhance thousounds of communities. The Verdin Company was started in 1842 in Cincinnati. Hours: Guided tours are given between 10 a.m.-4 p.m. TuesdayThursday. Call for reservations. Admission: $3

650 Walnut St., Downtown, 513-721-3344, www.cincinnati arts.org/aronoff Designed by renowned architect Cesar Pelli, the state-of-the-art facility opened in October 1995 and features many performing arts shows including touring Broadway hits. Hours: Vary Admission: Varies

Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center 1028 Scott Blvd., Covington, 859-491-2030, www.thecarnegie .com The venue has five art galleries, a newly restored turn-of-the-century theater and an education center. Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. MondayFriday; noon-3 p.m. Saturday. Admission: Varies

The Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati 2106 Florence Ave., Walnut Hills, 513-569-8080, www.the childrenstheatre.com The Children’s Theatre introduces young audiences to the performing arts through professional, fully-staged productions that appeal to parents and educators while teaching morals and values. Each

DiscoverArts season, they present four one-hour children’s productions aimed at children ages 4 and up. Weekday performances are held for local school students, while weekend shows are for the public. Hours: Vary Admission: $7-$18

Cincinnati Ballet 1555 Central Parkway, Downtown, 513-621-5282, www.cincinnatiballet.com Classical, modern and children’s productions run October through May. Hours: Vary Admission: Varies

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Cincinnati Music Hall 1241 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, 513-744-3344, www.cincinnati arts.org/musichall Music Hall is home to the Cincinnati Pops, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, the Cincinnati Opera and the May Festival Chorus, among other local performing arts organizations. Hours: Vary Admission: Varies

Cincinnati Opera 1243 Elm St., Over-the-Rhine, 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.” Shows for the 2007-2008 series include “Madame Butterfly” and “La Traviata.” The Cincinnati Opera also produces a handful of 45-minute operas for kids, featuring shows

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1406 Elm St.., Over-the-Rhine, 513-723-1182, www.ccocincinnati .com Now in its fourth decade, the Cincinnati Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Mischa Santora, has grown in size and scope to become one of the cultural cornerstones of the greater Cincinnati area.

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

like “Alice in Operaland.” Hours: Vary Admission: $25-$145

Cincinnati Pops 1241 Elm Street, Over-theRhine, 513-381-3300, www.cincinnatisymphony.org Erich Kunzel and the Cincinnati Pops are the most successful Billboard Classical Crossover recording artists ever. Of the more than 100 Cincinnati Pops recordings, more than 50 have appeared on the Classical Crossover or Classical Billboard charts—a record unmatched by any other orchestra. Hours: Vary Admission: Varies

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. The Symphony also produces the Lollipop Concerts for kids. These engaging and brief shows are a great first introduction to classical music and Please see next page

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and exceptional visual and audio quality, making viewers feel as if they are “in the picture.” It features a five-story, 72-foot-diameter, tilted, domed screen and one of the most sophisticated digital sound systems. Hours: Vary Admission: $7.25 adults; $6.25 seniors 60+, $5.25 children ages 3-12, $4.25 ages 1-2

typically take place in the fall and spring. 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 and off-Broadway premiere productions and is dedicated to the production and development of new works and works new to the region. Hours: Vary Admission: Varies

Shadowbox Cabaret 1 Levee Way, Newport, 859-581-7625, www.shadowbox cabaret.com The facility features 250-seat, three-tiered, a warehouse-feel theatre with state-of-the-art lighting and sound equipment. Patrons are seated at large round tables where they can order appetizers and drinks from performers doubling as wait-staff. Hours: Vary Admission: $5-$30

Greaves Concert Hall Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, 859-572-6399 The 637-seat Greaves Concert Hall offers listeners a warm and intimate setting with superb acoustics and sight lines. Hours: Vary Admission: Varies

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Know Theatre of Cincinnati 1120 Jackson St., Over-the-Rhine, 513-300-5669, www.know theatre.com Know Theatre of Cincinnati is dedicated to presenting affordable and thought-provoking entertainment in a variety of locations. Hours: Vary Admission: Varies

Madison Theater 730 Madison Ave., Covington, 859-491-2444, www.madison theateronline.com The Madison Theater boasts a capacity of approximately 1200 guests, two venues, a state of the art sound and lighting system, as well as three full service bars. The theater offers a variety of live music, comedy, sports and film. Hours: Vary Admission: Varies

Monmouth Theatre 636 Monmouth St., Newport, 859-655-9140, www.monmouth theater.com The Monmouth Theater is one of

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Greater Cincinnati’s newest entertainment venues. On any given weekend, your choices can range from poetry to jazz standards to Shakespeare to Elvis. Hours: Vary Admission: Varies

Playhouse in the Park 962 Mount Adams Circle, Eden Park, 513-421-3888, www.cincyplay.com The Playhouse in the Park produces an eclectic mix of comedies, dramas, established hits and world premiers. It has won the Tony Award in 2004 and 2007. Hours: Vary Admission: Varies

Riverbend Music Center 6250 Kellogg Ave., Anderson

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Township, 513-232-6226, www.riverbend.org Riverbend is one of Cincinnati’s premiere outdoor music venues with both indoor and outdoor seating. Riverbend has welcomed national acts such as The Chieftains, Blink -182, Kid Rock, Alanis Morissette, the Dave Matthews Band, and, of course, Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band. It is also the summer home of the Cincinnati Pops. Hours: Vary Admission: Varies

Robert D. Lindner Family Omnimax Theater 1301 Western Ave., Queensgate, 513-287-7000, www.cincy museum.org The Omnimax theater surrounds viewers with super-sized images

435 E. Mehring Way, Downtown, 513-241-6550, www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com The Majestic is a professional summer stock theatre utilizing local performers, providing them opportunity and experience in theatre. 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

Taft Theatre 317 E. Fifth St., Downtown, 513-721-8883, www.taftevents.com The Taft Theatre features musicians, comedians, childrens’ shows and theater producations. Handicapped seating is available, as well as hearing-enhancement devices. Hours: Vary Admission: Varies

U.S. Bank Arena 100 Broadway, Downtown, 513421-4111, www.usbankarena.com U.S. Bank Arena was first built in 1975, then called Riverfront Coliseum. Since then, it has been named The Crown, Firstar Center and now U.S. Bank Arena. It plays host to big-name concerts from Elton John to Dave Matthews Band and also features events like Disney on Ice, WWF and more. Hours: Vary Admission: Varies

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incinnati’s music scene is full of workhorses. Every week, it seems, another band has garnered national attention, thanks to a riveting performance or a catchy new album. Hundreds of bands play local bars and clubs. But there are at least six acts you especially need to check out – they’re responsible for putting our city on the musical map.

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www.eatsugarmusic.com Many an iPod was rocked when Eat Sugar, an infant on the local music scene, released its self-titled, four-song EP. The band ignites clubs and bars with hyper electro songs, often layered with two fuzz keyboards and a fiery disco beat. Get ready to dance when you see them.

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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www.badveins.net Two guys. One reel-to-reel player. Bad Veins has intrigued audiences locally and nationally with its indie-pop songs and unconventional setup. Record labels have taken great interest in Sebastien Schultz and Ben Davis – and it would be a surprise if the twentysomethings haven’t reveled in first-rate success by the end of 2008.

THE BLUE NOTE 4520 W. Eighth St., West Price Hill, 513-9218898, www.bluenote cincinnati.com Attracts some of Cincinnati’s hottest cover bands, including ’80s poster children The Rusty Griswolds.

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Check out Rich’s blog for everything from local music to what’s playing on his iPod at CinWeekly.Com/soundcheck. For a band database, videos and more, go to CinWeekly.Com/music.

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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

had to pay to see great bands at this Northside bar. With its unassuming attitude, floor stage and killer jukebox, this venue is a favorite for local music lovers. SOUTHGATE HOUSE 24 E. Third St., New-

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port, 859-431-2201, www.southgatehouse.com A venerable Newport venue built in 1814, Southgate House hosts bands on its three floors almost every weekend. The ballroom’s stage features a superb sound system.

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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 –

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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 the 2005 NFL MVP Shaun Alexander (Boone County), the Boston Red Sox’s Kevin Youkilis

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 AllStar went on to a political career and is a U.S. senator from Kentucky.

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

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Sandy Koufax played basketball and baseball for the Bearcats.

OTHER CINCINNATI REDS PLAYERS IN THE NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM NAME (INDUCTION), YEAR(S) WITH REDS Jake Beckley (1971), 1897-1903 Johnny Bench (1989), 1967-1983 Jim Bottomley (1974), 1933-1935 Mordecai Brown (1949), 1913 Sam Crawford (1957), 1899-1902 Kiki Cuyler (1968), 1935-1937 Buck Ewing (1939), 1895-1897 Chick Hafey (1971), 1932-1935, 1937 Jesse Haines (1970), 1918 Harry Heilmann (1952), 1930-1931 Joe Kelley (1971), 1902-1906 George Kelly (1973), 1927-1930 Mike “King” Kelly (1945), 1891 (Cincinnati Kelly’s Killers) Ernie Lombardi (1986), 1932-1941 Rube Marquard (1971), 1921

(Sycamore, 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.

Christy Mathewson (1936), 1916 Bid McPhee (2000), Cincinnati Red Stockings, 1882-1889; and Reds, 1890-1899 Joe Morgan (1990), 1972-1979 Tony Perez (2000), 1964-1976 Charles Radbourn (1939), 1891 Eppa Rixey (1963), 1921-1933 Frank Robinson (1982), 1956-1965 Edd Roush (1962), 1916-1926 Amos Rusie (1977), 1901 Tom Seaver (1992), 1977-1982 Al Simmons (1953), 1939 Joe Tinker (1946), 1913 Dazzy Vance (1955), 1935 Lloyd Waner (1967), 1941

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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 baseball team in 1954. Career notes: Sanford Koufax played for the Brooklyn (1955-1957) 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 career World Series and led the Dodgers to three titles.

OTHER PLAYERS IN THE NATIONAL BASEBALL HALL OF FAME WITH LOCAL CONNECTIONS Walter Alston (1983), Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers manager for 23 years (1954-76), was born in Oxford, Ohio. Miller Huggins (1964), who spent 13 years as a player with the Reds and St. Louis Cardinals, and was manager of the Cardinals (1913-1917, with first four years as player/manager) and New York Yankees (1918-1927), was born in Cincinnati. Kenesaw Mountain Landis (1944), baseball commissioner (1920-1944) who banned the eight White Sox players implicated in the thrown World Series of 1919 (won by the Reds), was born in Millville in Butler County. Mike Schmidt (1995), Philadelphia Phillies third baseman for 18 years (1972-1989) who hit 548 home runs, was born in Dayton, Ohio.

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DAVE COWENS Hall of fame: Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Year of induction: 1991 Local connection: Cowens was born in Newport in 1948. Career notes: The 6-foot-9 center played college ball at Florida 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. 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 Local connection: Former University of Cincinnati and Cincinnati Royals player. Career notes: Twyman scored 1,598 points at UC and finished his career as the program’s scoring leader. He played his 11-year NBA 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.

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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 Congress Championship tournaments. And she won the grand slam of the Cincinnati Women’s Bowling Association Tournament four times.

Nate Archibald (1991) spent his first two years (1970-72) with the Royals before the team moved to Kansas City. He was a six-time All-Star and was named one of the 50 greatest players in NBA history in 1996. Bob Cousy (1971) was on the Boston Celtics team that beat the Royals in the 1964 NBA Finals, then returned to coach the Royals in 1969. He stayed with the team after it moved to Kansas City in 1972. Named one of the 50 greatest players in NBA history in 1996. Jerry Lucas (1980), born in Middletown, he starred at Ohio State before joining the Royals in 1963. He was traded to the San Francisco Warriors during the 1969-70 season. Named one of the 50 greatest players in NBA history in 1996. Maurice Stokes (2004), was the NBA’s rookie of the year in the 1955-56 season; he led the NBA in rebounds and ranked third in assists the following season. But on March 12, 1958, in the final regular-season game of the Royals’ first season in Cincinnati, he fell and hit his head on the court at Minneapolis and was knocked out. With inflammation of the brain, he later fell into a coma and wound up paralyzed. He would die at age 36 in 1970.

OTHER CINCINNATIANS IN THE UNITED STATES BOWLING CONGRESS HALL OF FAME Steve Fehr (1993) Nancy Fehr (2006) Eddie Jackson (1988) Don Scudder (1999)

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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. Please see next page

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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.

PAUL BROWN Hall of fame: Pro Football Hall of Fame Year of induction: 1967 Local connection: MiBrown ami 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: MiEwbank ami 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.

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MARTY BRENNAMAN Hall of fame: Ford C. Frick Award/National Baseball Hall of Fame Year of induction: 2000 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, the National Radio Hall of Fame, and the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame. This year marks his 44th as a broadcaster. 80 SUMMER 2008 CINCINNATI.COM/DISCOVER

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ANTHONY MUÑOZ Hall of fame: Pro Football Hall of Fame Year of induction: 1998 Local connection: Bengals player, 1980-1992.

Career notes: Muñoz was the Bengals’ firstround pick – and the third player taken overall – in the 1980 NFL Draft. The ofMuñoz fensive tackle was All-Pro for 11 consecutive years (1981-1991) and elected to 11 straight Pro Bowls. He started at left tackle in Super Bowls XVI and XXIII.

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Roger Staubach started at Navy before joining the Cowboys.

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.

OTHER BENGALS CONNECTIONS TO THE PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME Charlie Joiner (1996), was a Bengals wide receiver for four seasons (1972-1975) before being traded to San Diego, where caught 586 passes over his last 11 years and made the Pro Bowl three times.

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Amanda Borden was a member of the 1996 U.S. Olympic gymnastics team that won the gold medal.

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Steve Cauthen rode Affirmed (right) to the Triple Crown in 1978.

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EDDIE ARCARO Hall of fame: National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Year of induction: 1958 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 1931-1961 and had 4,779 wins. STEVE CAUTHEN Hall of fame: National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Year of induction: 1994 Local connection: 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.

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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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 three-time 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).

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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.

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Florence Freedom 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. Season is scheduled from May into September. Tickets: Range from $8-$10. Purchase online or by phone at 859-594-4487.

Cincinnati Kings 1018 Town Drive, Wilder, 859-442-9200, www.cincinnati kings.com Members of the United Soccer League’s Second Division. Play home games at Town & Country Sports. Tickets: Range from $6-$7 individuals; $20 families. Purchase tickets at games.

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The Reds, with a roster full of stars-in-the-making like pitcher Edinson Volquez, will be facing some of baseball’s best teams at Great American Ball Park.

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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One Paul Brown Stadium, Downtown, 513-621-3550, www.bengals.com Members of the NFL’s AFC North Division. Play home games at Paul Brown Stadium, downtown. Tickets: Purchase online or by phone at 513-621-8383.

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.

Cincinnati Cyclones 100 Broadway, Downtown, 513421-7825, www.cycloneshockey.com

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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-

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.

COLLEGES Cincinnati Bearcats 2600 Clifton Ave., University Heights, 513-556-4603, www. ucbearcats.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.

Miami RedHawks 501 E. High St., Oxford, 513529-1809, www.muredhawks.com Members of the Mid-American Conference (NCAA Division I). Tickets: Vary by sport. Purchase online, by phone at 866684-2957 or on campus at Millett Hall.

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Modifieds, Super Dirt Stocks and Pure Stocks. Tickets: Vary by event. For year-round information, call 859493-0034.

3800 Victory Parkway, Evanston, 513-745-3000, www.goxavier .com Members of the Atlantic 10 Conference (NCAA Division I). Tickets: Vary by sport. Call 513745-3411 or purchase on campus at Cintas Center.

AVP Cincinnati Open Lindner Family Tennis Center, 5460 Courseview Dr., Mason, 800280-2330, www.mustseeavp.com Men’s and women’s pro beach volleyball tournaments will be held Aug. 28-31 at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason. Tickets: $10-$25 per session general admission; $15-$35 reserved box; $75 VIP. Call 800-9196272 or order at www.tickets.com.

Northern Kentucky Norse 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.

Mount St. Joseph Lions 5701 Delhi Road, Delhi, 513-244-4200, www.msj.edu Members of the Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference (NCAA Division III). Tickets: Vary by sport. Call 513244-4311.

Thomas More Saints 333 Thomas More Parkway, Crestview Hills, 859-341-5800, www.thomasmore.edu Members of the Presidents’ Athletic Conference (NCAA Division III). Tickets: Vary by sport. Call 859-344-3536.

Cincinnati State Surge 3520 Central Parkway, Clifton, 513-861-7700, www.cincinnati state.edu/athletics

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Bengals fans show their stripes – and some interesting fashion choices – at Paul Brown Stadium on game days during the NFL season.

Members of the National Junior College Athletics Association. Tickets: Vary by sport.

ALSO … Western & Southern Financial Group Masters/Women’s Open Lindner Family Tennis Center, 5460 Courseview Dr., Mason, 513651-0303, www.cincytennis.com Western & Southern Financial Group Masters, July 25-Aug. 3. Western & Southern Financial Group Women’s Open, Aug. 9-17. Last year’s singles winners were Roger Federer and Anna Chakvetadze. Tickets: $5-$46 single session

pricing varies. Purchase online or call 513-651-0303.

Kentucky Speedway 5120 Sparta Pike, Sparta, 859-567-3400, www.kentucky speedway.com Remaining events for the 2008 season: Frank Kimmel Enduro Nationals May 24; NASCAR Nationwide Series June 14; NASCAR Craftsman Truck series July 19; IndyCar Cup Series Aug. 9; Major League of Monster Trucks Sept. 20. Tickets: Vary by event. Purchase online or call 888-652-7223.

Florence Speedway 12234 U.S. Route 42, Union, 859-485-7591, www.florence speedway.com Schedule includes Late Models,

The Duramed Championship 6042 Fairway Dr., Mason, 513-929-4263, www.duramed championship.com The Duramed Championship, part of the Duramed Futures Tour, a developmental tour for the LPGA, takes place this year June 17-22 at The Golf Center at Kings Island. Tickets: $5 general admission.

River Downs Racetrack 6301 Kellogg Ave., California, 513-232-8000, www.riverdowns .com Live thoroughbred racing and simulcasting. Tickets: Free admission.

Turfway Park 7500 Turfway Road, Florence, 800-733-0200, www.turfway.com Live thoroughbred racing and simulcasting. Tickets: Free admission.

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Lecture Series, Aronoff Center 20-22: Original Goettafest, MainStrasse Village, Covington 20-22: Duramed Championship (LPGA golf tournament), The Golf Center at Kings Island, Mason 21: Cincinnati Pops at Riverbend, with the von Trapp Children 22: CSO at Riverbend: Vintage Classics 26: Stevie Nicks, National City Pavilion at Riverbend 26, 28: “Lucie de Lammermoor,” Cincinnati Opera 27: Aly & AJ, National City Pavilion at Riverbend 27-28: Ohio River Way Paddlefest 28: Hyde Park Blast 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 30: Rush, Riverbend

17-Aug. 17: Uncoordinated: Mapping Cartography in Contemporary Art, Contemporary Arts Center 18: “Jewsical! the Musical,” Second City, Adath Israel Congregation, 3201 E. Galbraith Road 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 24-Aug. 10: An-My Lê: Small Wars, Contemporary Arts Center 24-Aug. 31: American Idyll: Contemporary Art and Karaoke, Contemporary Arts Center 25: Sheryl Crow with Jason Mraz, National City Pavilion at Riverbend, Anderson Township 28-June 7: Cincinnati Fringe Festival 30-June 1: Summerfair, Coney Island 31: Cincinnati Men’s Chorus, Heroes – People Who Rock Our World, National Underground Freedom Center, downtown 31: SPCA Cincinnati Doggie Dash, Sawyer Point

June

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 6-7, 13-14: Choreographers Festival, Aronoff Center, downtown 6-July 11: Go Figure, Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center 7-22: Homearama at Long Cove 8: Concours d’ Elegance, Ault Park 10: The Raconteurs with The

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Each year’s Oktoberfest Zinzinnati includes food, music and the “World’s Largest Chicken Dance.” This year’s festival is Sept. 20-21, Downtown.

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 13-Oct. 19: Painting the Italian Landscape: Views from the Uffizi, Taft Museum of Art 14: Brooks & Dunn, Riverbend 14: Leon Russell, Madison Theater, Covington 14: Greater Cincinnati GLBT Pride Festival, Hoffner Park,

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3: Red, Rhythm and Boom, Mason 3-6: America’s Celebration – Newport Motorcycle Rally 4: All American Birthday Party, Sawyer Point, downtown 4: Red, White and Blue Ash 4: Cincinnati Pops Orchestra Red, White and Boom!, Riverbend 4-Aug. 24: Krohn Conservatory summer show: America the Beautiful 8: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, with Steve Winwood, Riverbend 9-27: “Cheaper by the Dozen,” Showboat Majestic 10, 12: “Florencia en el Amazonas,” Cincinnati Opera 11: Brad Paisley, Riverbend 11-13: St. Rita Fest, Evendale 11-20: “West Side Story,” Jersey Productions. Holmes High School, 2500 Madison Ave., Covington

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1: CSO Performs The Music of Led Zeppelin, National City Pavilion at Riverbend 1-2: Cincy Blues Fest, Sawyer Point 1-3: Glier’s Goettafest, Newport Riverfront 4-9: Boone County Fair 5: Dave Matthews Band, Riverbend 6: Peter Frampton, National City Pavilion at Riverbend 7: Merle Haggard, National City Pavilion at Riverbend 7-10: World’s Longest Yard Sale, MainStrasse Village, Covington, to Gadsden, Ala.

7-10: Great Inland Seafood Festival, Newport Riverfront 7-10: Scribblejam, Annie’s 8: Rod Stewart and Bryan Adams, Riverbend 8-10: Union Center Boulevard Bash, Butler County 9-17: Western & Southern Financial Group Women’s Open (tennis), Linder Family Tennis Center, Mason 10: Second Sunday on Main: Love Thy Neighbor, Main Street, Over-the-Rhine 11: Huey Lewis & The News, National City Pavilion at Riverbend 15-17: Greater Cincinnati Boat Festival, Newport Riverfront 16: Poison, Riverbend 16-17: Midwest Regional Black Family Reunion Celebration, Sawyer Point 17: MainStrasse Village Classic Car Show, Covington 20: George Thorogood & The Destroyers with Buddy Guy, National City Pavilion at Riverbend 22-23: Brew HA-HA, Sawyer Point 22-24: Taste of Blue Ash 22-24: Germania Society Oktoberfest, Colerain Township 24: Rascal Flatts with Taylor Swift, Riverbend 29-31: AVP Cincinnati Open, Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason. Professional sand volleyball 30: Counting Crows and Maroon 5, Riverbend 31: Penn Station Riverfest and Cincinnati Bell WEBN Fireworks, Sawyer Point and Newport Festival Park

September

2-Oct. 3: Jane Austen’s “Emma,” Playhouse in the Park 5-7: MainStrasse Village Oktoberfest, Covington 5-8: Harvest Home Fair, Cheviot 5-28: “Amadeus,” Cincinnati Shakespeare Company 5-Oct. 3: The Bold, Beautiful and Bizarre, Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center 6: Cincy Salsa Festival, Sawyer Point 7: Journey, with Cheap Trick and Heart, Riverbend 7: Dog Day, The Beach Waterpark

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12: PNC Headliners at Riverbend: The Music of Billy Joel & More 12-17: NAACP annual meeting, Duke Energy Center, downtown 13: Second Sunday on Main: Global Groove, Main Street, Over-the-Rhine 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 20-26: Butler County Fair 21: Weird Al Yankovic, National City Pavilion at Riverbend 23, 25, 27: “La Traviata,” Cincinnati Opera 25-26: Macy’s Music Festival, Paul Brown Stadium 25-Aug. 3: Western & Southern Financial Group Masters (tennis), Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason 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

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8-12: National Baptist Convention, Duke Energy Center 12: Toby Keith with Montgomery Gentry, Riverbend 12-13: Rach 2, Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Music Hall. Paavo Järvi conducts 12-14: Cincinnati Celtic Festival, Sawyer Point 13-Nov. 2: Fall Flower Show, Krohn Conservatory: Oktoberfest 14: Second Sunday on Main: Eco-MAIN-ia, Main Street, Over-the-Rhine 19: Zoofari, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden 20-Oct. 19: “Durango,” Playhouse in the Park 20-21: Oktoberfest Zinzinnati, downtown 20-21, 27-28: Fall-O-Ween Fest, Coney Island 21: Mason Arts Festival, Mason Municipal Center 25-27: MidPoint Music Festival, downtown Cincinnati 26-28: Newport Oktoberfest 26-28: Cincinnati Kitchen, Bath & Design Show, Northern Kentucky Convention Center 26-28: Back to School on Broadway, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Music Hall. Erich Kunzel conducts 26-Nov. 2: Kings Island open weekends: Halloween Haunt Friday-Saturday; Nick or Treat Saturday-Sunday

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2-31, Nov. 1 (Thursday-Sunday): St. Rita School for the Deaf Haunted House, Evendale 4: Reggae Run, Ault Park 4-5: Sunflower Festival, Gorman Heritage Farm, Evendale 5: Hyde Park Square Art Show 11: Pumpkin Fest, Keehner Park, West Chester 11: Celtic Thunder, U.S. Bank Arena 11-12, 18-19, 25-26: HallZOOween, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden 17-Nov. 16: “Hamlet,” Cincinnati Shakespeare Company 17-19: Cincinnati Antiques Festival, Sharonville Convention Center 18-31: Ghosts of Pirate Cove, Newport Aquarium

21-Nov. 21: “Love Song,” Playhouse in the Park 24-26: Pops from the Top, Cincinnati Pops Orchestra, Music Hall

November

1-Dec. 31: “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” Playhouse in the Park 7-8: “A German Requiem,” Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Music Hall. Paavo Järvi conducts. Camilla Tilling and Matthias Goerne, soloists. May Festival Chorus 14-16: Greater Cincinnati Holiday Market, Northern Kentucky Convention Center 20-22: “The Planets,” Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, Music Hall. Paavo Järvi conducts. Julia Fischer, violin. 21-23: Germania Society Christkindlmarkt 21-23, 28-30, Dec. 5-Jan. 4: Holiday Fest at the Beach Waterpark 22-Jan. 4: Holiday flower show, Krohn Conservatory: An Old Fashioned Holiday 27: Thanksgiving Day Race, downtown 28: Light Up the Square, Fountain Square, downtown

December

4-28: “A Very Merry Unauthorized Children’s Scientology Pageant,” Know Theatre 4-30: “A Christmas Carol,” Playhouse in the Park 5-7, 13: “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” Taft Theatre, downtown 5-14: “Frostbite Follies,” Showboat Majestic 5-Jan. 4: “Twelfth Night,” Cincinnati Shakespeare Company 6: Christmas Festival and HorseDrawn Carriage Parade, downtown Lebanon 7: German Village Christmas Walk, North Third Street, Hamilton 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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Statistics from around our region BUTLER COUNTY

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 FairďŹ eld 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

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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

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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

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

CAMPBELL COUNTY (KY.) 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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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