A father and son team of physicians recently opened a new family medical practice in Burlington. Drs. Jerry Tolbert and Gerry Tolbert (aka Dr. J and Dr. G) are offering what they call a new approach to old-fashion medical care. This retainer fee Practice, sometimes called Concierge Practice, has been around for a dozen years or so, but is relatively…
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Charity Night at the Tables this Saturday
FLORENCE – Turfway Park will turn the VIP tent for the Vinery Racing Spiral Stakes into a gambling casino on Saturday, March 17, for the 11th annual Charity Night at the Tables. No, the Kentucky General Assembly has not passed legislation legalizing casinos. It’s a mock casino and the gamblers will be betting with play money. Proceeds from the event…
Read MoreFlorence Rotary Names Mike Crane to Heritage Hall of Fame
On February 27th Michael Crane became the latest inductee into the Florence Rotary Hall of Fame. Mike joins twelve previous Rotarians selected for that unique honor. Mike was one of the early members of the Florence Rotary Club, is a past President and current board member. He currently serves as team leader for the Community Service Team of Florence Rotary.…
Read MoreDr. Maynard Delivers Sleep Apnea Message to Rotary
Is it simply snoring or something more? If your snoring is excessive, or you battle sleepiness during the day, it may be a sign of sleep apnea, according to James P. Maynard, M.D, a neurologist and medical director of the Sleep Disorders Centers at St. Elizabeth. Dr. Maynard, a Milwaukee native and graduate of the Medical School of Wisconsin, recently…
Read MoreFlorence Rotary Seeks Citizen of Year Nominees
Florence Rotary is requesting nominations for its annual Citizen of the Year award. For the past 16 years Florence Rotary has honored “unsung heroes and heroines” in the community. Roy Lutes was awarded the first citizen of the Year award in 1995. Every year since, Florence Rotary has awarded the “Roy Lutes Citizen of the Year Award” to an outstanding…
Read MoreFlorence Rotary Sees ‘Critters in the Classroom’
FLORENCE – Under the watchful gaze of Mr. Kentucky, Dr. Tom Sproat tries to create excitement for science education. “Young people today don’t quite understand the importance of science,” said Sproat, executive director of Biology Integration and Outreach for Science Education (BIOSE). “This is a country that put people on the moon … and did it in less than 10…
Read MoreJohn Salyers Tapped as Rotary District Governor
The Rotary District 6740 Nominating Committee selected Rotarian John Salyers of the Rotary Club of Florence, Kentucky as District Governor Nominee-designate to serve as District Governor of Rotary District 6740 in the Rotary Program Year 2014-15. John is a past president of the Florence Rotary Club and presently serves as an Assistant Governor for Area 1 (NKY) of District 6740.…
Read MoreLocal Clinical Research Leader Addresses Florence Rotary
Florence Rotary welcomed Pamela Miefert of MCM Clinical Research to the January 30th meeting at the Airport Hilton. MCM provides staff and facilities to enable local clinicians to perform clinical research in Northern Kentucky. Ms. Miefert is the Director of Clinical Operations for MCM. She highlighted the fact that the MCM research staff provides over 50 years of combined clinical…
Read MoreFlorence Rotary Hears About the World Choir Games
The World Choir Games coming to Cincinnati this summer are being compared to the Olympics. As many as 20,000 competitors are expected from up to 70 nations. About 200,000 spectators are anticipated to attend the event. The competition will be intense. There will be opening and closing ceremonies just like in the Olympics, but this time it’s all about music, not sports. Two…
Read MoreTri-State ATA Martial Arts Academy Takes On New Challenges
Dr. Marge Templeton of Tri-State ATA Martial Arts Academy recently spoke to the Florence Rotary Club. Dr. Templeton, a longtime educator in the Southgate and Ft. Thomas School Districts, began a new career in 1986 when she founded the Tri-State Academy. Master Templeton is a 6th degree black belt certified instructor and has been active in martial arts since 1974.…
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