Bar staffer killed; three men sought

        Cincinnati homicide investigators are looking for three armed men after a bouncer was killed early Thursday at a Mount Airy bar.

        Police and firefighters responded a little after 1 a.m. to Club Jello's on Colerain Avenue. Inside, they found Thurman Maley III, 30, shot several times. He was pronounced dead at Franciscan Hospital-Mount Airy.

FOUNTAIN GETS A SHOWER: City worker Jeff Linneman (left) trains a hose on the Genius of Water statue atop the Tyler Davidson Fountain on Thursday to prepare it for a wax coat for the winter. At right is Al Brown. (Dick Swaim photo) | ZOOM |

        Police received detailed descriptions of the suspects:

        • A dark-complected black man, age 20 to 27; 5 feet 5 inches to 5 feet 7 inches tall, thin, with a short fade haircut and several gold teeth.

        • A black man in a Cleveland Browns jersey with a light mustache and a gold tooth.

        • Another black man in a football jersey, age 20 to 25, weighing about 150 pounds, with his hair in small braids.

        They were last seen leaving in two vehicles, an early 1990s maroon Pontiac Grand Am or Grand Prix with tinted windows and a gray or silver 1979 or 1980 Chevrolet Caprice Classic four-door.

        Police ask anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 352-3040.
       

Volunteer daffodil planters are needed

        ANDERSON TOWNSHIP — The Anderson Township Beautification Committee is looking for volunteers to help plant more than 1,500 daffodil bulbs on Nov. 10.

        The committee needs the help to plant the bulbs near the “Welcome to Anderson” sign at one of the township's gateways — the Five Mile Road and I-275 interchange.

        The planting will take place at 9 a.m. Volunteers are asked to meet behind the Government Center at 7954 Beechmont Ave. at 8:45 a.m. and carpool to the site.

John Lynes, the driver of a tractor-trailer that overturned and hit a car on northbound Fort Washington Way at the Lytle Tunnel just before noon Thursday, manages a small smile as he pets his traveling companion — a small poodle (top). Moments later, Mr. Lynes, 51, of Tomahawk, Wis., was cut free from the wreckage. He was treated and released at University Hospital. Holding the poodle is Tom Torrey of Buffalo, N.Y., who was traveling behind the truck and stopped to help. Mr. Torrey retrieved the dog after Mr. Lynes asked about it. The driver of the car, Michael Conway, 48, of Park Hills, was treated at the scene for minor injuries. Interstate 71 northbound was closed until 7:45 p.m. because of the accident. Mr. Lynel's truck (below) was carrying 45,000 pounds of copper coils when the load shifted approaching the tunnel. Cincinnati police cited him for not properly securing his load. (Dick Swaim photos)

        For more information call the development department at 474-5123.
       

Motorcycle rally aids terror victims

        A motorcycle rally and ride will be Saturday to benefit the Clear Channel Relief Fund to support police and firefighters in New York and the American Red Cross.

        The event is sponsored by the Goodtimers, a social club of mostly war veterans, and WEBN. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Cincinnati Museum Center. The ride will begin at 11:30 a.m. and end at Sawyer Point about 3:30 p.m.

        A $20 donation is requested for each biker and the party; there is a $10 donation for just the party after the ride. There will be music, food and raffles.
       

Providence staff trial is delayed

        The criminal trial of a Boone County Commission candidate and another man, accused of failing to obtain occupational licenses for a controversial Covington finance company, has been postponed.

        The Kenton County Attorney's Office filed misdemeanor charges against candidate Tim Alexander and Tony Lamb. They are accused of being responsible for Providence's failure to obtain occupational licenses from Covington and Kenton County. The trial was to have taken place Thursday.

        Providence mailed letters offering financial assistance to 76 families whose relatives were passengers on hijacked airlines Sept. 11. After law firms objected to being named in the letters, Providence apologized and withdrew the offers, which called for interest of 180 to 300 percent a year.

        Both the county attorney's office and defense attorney Bob Carran requested the continuance, said county Prosecutor Chuck Vaughn. District Judge Frank Trusty scheduled a status hearing for Nov. 29.
       

Carnival, dance to benefit Red Cross

        OWENSVILLE — The Owensville Fire Association is sponsoring a carnival and dance Saturday to benefit the Red Cross relief effort.

        The carnival will be from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday at the Clermont County Fairgrounds in Owensville. Rides, hayrides, raffles, food and games will be offered. Admission is free.

        A dance for 14- to 20-year-olds will take place at the 4-H Hall at the fairgrounds, and another dance for those 21 and older will take place at the multi-purpose building. Both dances are from 8 p.m. to midnight. Dance tickets are $5 in advance (call the Owensville Fire Department at 732-5352, or at Owensville IGA), and $7 at the door.

        All proceeds will be given to the Red Cross.
       

Health check free at Woodlawn church

        WOODLAWN — There will be a free health fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at Mount Zion Baptist Church, 10180 Woodlawn Blvd.

        Included at the fair will be free blood pressure and diabetes screenings, two pediatricians to discuss pediatric medicine, an expert on prostate health, and a specialist on mental health in African-American communities.

        For more information, call 772-6230.

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