NEWSLETTER SPRING 2019

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE The Vice Editor’s Note Editor’s Note...... 1 President’s Article by Taylor Mayer by Mike Brooks President’s Article...... 1 Trolley Hop & Event When my wife and I began Hello again, neighbors! Schedule...... 3 shopping for a new home Annie May’s Sweet Café... 4 several years ago, we were I hope this finds every- Gold in Eastleigh PII.....5 flexible on a lot of things. Two bedrooms would one well and warm as many of us finally allow Easter Parade...... 7 be fine, three, whatever. We’d like two bathrooms ourselves to look forward to sunnier skies and but would take one. I’d love a garage, but we’ll warmer weather. CHCC Easter Egg Hunt...8 see what’s out there. Only two things had to go 25th Annual Crescent the way we wanted – a yard for the dog, and our Looking ahead to this year, after making some Hill Garden Tour...... 8 new home had to be in Crescent Hill. tough decisions on the 2019 budget we look Road Safety Survey...... 9 forward not only to another fun year of social Money for the Bunny.... 9 A few years back, I had the good fortune to meet events (including the Fourth of July!), but also a number of folks from the neighborhood and to cooperation, community-mindedness, and Parade Sponsorships...10 attend a few meetings of the Crescent Hill Com- friendship. We have been happy to see a few new Crescent Hill Matures...11 munity Council as an observer. I was struck by faces at monthly meetings, as several neighbors 4th of July Entertainment.. 12 the camaraderie, the sense of shared purpose, have taken us up on our invitation to “dip your Spirit of Crescent Hill and the can-do attitude that folks in Crescent toe” in positions of interest. As always, partici- Award ...... 12 Hill brought to every adventure and every day pation remains completely voluntary and, having Louisville’s Budget...... 13 of their lives. While we lived in Clifton and Clif- been involved in the last few years, I can attest ton Heights for more than a decade, we always that everyone’s time is respected. P-D House New Board Members...... 14 continued page 2 continued page 2 1 The President’s Article continued from page 1 Editor’s Note continued from page 1 appreciated the work that our neighbors in Crescent Hill (the Hil- We have also discussed how we might mix up monthly meetings lians?) did to put on great community gatherings like the Easter so that they are more engaging and interesting. After all, no one Parade, Halloween on Hillcrest, and, of course, the Fourth of July wants to leave home on a school night to listen to an endless at the Peterson-Dumesnil House. What’s more, no one could miss stream of committee reports, as it seems to feel like from time to that they did it so gladly. time. So, you can expect more interesting speakers, fun ice-breaker questions, and, as we did in February’s meeting, neighborhood So, there was a lot we were willing to give up or trade off in a new trivia! (Full disclosure: the questions are drafted by me, so maybe home, but we knew that that spirit of community pride, of shared I am a bit partial to this particular aspect.) You might call it The purpose, of neighborly service, wasn’t something you can find just Crescent Hill New Deal of 2019. anywhere. We knew we needed to seek it out here in Crescent Hill. Four years later, I can tell you that we have never made a better Stay safe, and see you around the neighborhood! decision in our lives, and we try every day to give a little bit back of what Crescent Hill has given to us. Join or renew your It’s a real honor to serve the neighborhood as vice president of CHCC membership for only the Council this year, and I’m excited for what we have on the horizon. The Council’s board of directors held a session in Janu- ary to plan, train, and focus for the coming year, and I’m so proud of and awed by the energy and imagination that these folks have $15 PER YEAR for our community. They can’t do it alone, though – we need you! You don’t have to be on the Council board to make a difference Go to crescenthill.us and join today in our neighborhood. Whether you rent a home here or own one, by becoming a member of the Crescent Hill Community Coun- cil, you and your household can play a bigger role in making our neighborhood an even better place to live than it already is. Plus, CRESCENT HILL AREA you’ll find out about lots of opportunities to get involved, meet 2018 Real Estate Activity your neighbors, volunteer, eat, drink, be merry – the whole deal. If you’re not already, I hope you’ll take a moment right now to become a member at CrescentHill.us. We can’t wait to meet you! 107 $319,655

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2 2019 Trolley Hop & Interested in sponsoring a hop or volunteering during a hop? Frankfort Avenue Event Schedule Email us at [email protected]. Announced by Frankfort Avenue Business Association (FABA) In addition to the trolley hops, Frankfort Avenue Business Asso- The Frankfort Avenue Business Association works with Metro ciation has more fun events for you! Council District 9 and sponsors like Maker’s Mark, West Sixth Money for the Bunny Karaoke Contest – March 28 from Brewing, and Louisville Water to provide a fun way to explore his- 7-9 p.m. at The Hub. It’s a karaoke contest that’s sure to bring a toric Frankfort Avenue. Mark your calendars, gather your family smile and bragging rights! and friends, and hop on board for lots of local fun! 27th Annual Easter Parade – April 20 at 11 a.m. This event is a local favorite and it all begins with a candy-tossing pa- March 29 rade down historic Frankfort Avenue featuring April 26 Bill Samuels, Jr., Chairman Emeritus of Mak- May 31 er’s Mark Distillery, as Grand Marshall. Win June 28 – West Sixth Brewing Hop the “Good Ears” Award with your creative July 26 – Louisville Water Hop float, enter the Easter Bonnet Contest, or August 30 line Frankfort Avenue with your children to September 27 catch some candy. October 25 – Maker’s Mark Hop *November 30 – Shop Small Saturday Interested in entering, donating prizes or *December 7 – Olde Tyme Christmas sponsoring one of these “hare-raising” *Trolleys typically run from 6-10 p.m. Hours events? Email Michaelle Warner at mi- will be different for Shop Small Saturday and Olde [email protected] for more in- Tyme Christmas. Visit FrankfortAve.com for details. formation.

3 Annie May’s Sweet Café gy. Only this past December, the shop became milk- and egg-free, By Taylor Mayer adding vegan-friendliness to their already impressive allergy-free resume. For everyone who is very passionate about their work, it seems, there is at least one thing they can’t talk about without raising a Annie May, the founder and namesake of the company, was work- smile, whether they know they’re smiling or not. ing as a school teacher when her passion for baking led her to come up with the business model. She started the business by baking For Laura Terry, manager of Annie May’s Sweet Café, that “one items in her home, before moving to the Frankfort Avenue store. thing” has proven to be the faces of children suffering from Laura believes the building had housed a number of dif- food allergies when those children learn that they ferent businesses before Annie May’s: a bak- can safely eat—okay, “devour” is probably ery, an Italian eatery, and a consignment more accurate—any item they see in shop come to mind. When not serving this Frankfort Avenue dessert shop. customers at their store, according to the company website Annie May’s As Laura explained in her neat and also sells items at Rainbow Blossom, charming store one cold January af- Grind Burger Kitchen, River House ternoon, the bakers at Annie May’s have Louisville, Inwave Restaurant and Juice studied the chemistry behind their dessert items Bar, and Kitchenette. They also cater events, so carefully that they are able to offer items that are just as tasty as including weddings. any in town. If the taste alone weren’t enough, they are all safe for all those challenged with food allergies, for example, celiac disease. While the oatmeal cream pies are probably the most popular item, there sure seems to be something for all palates at the cozy store Laura further explained that theirs is a dedicated facility, meaning right here in our neighborhood. that the entirety of their offerings are food allergy safe, so there are no concerns about, for example, dust from peanuts finding its Satisfy your sweet tooth at 3110 Frankfort Ave, 502.384.2667, way into other items to be consumed by those with a peanut aller- anniemayssweetcafe.com.

4 Gold in Eastleigh (part two) Louise taught kindergarten and later edited a medical journal. Her by Barry Creech father died in 1906.

In the Winter 2018 newsletter, part one of this article “Gold in Eastleigh?” In 1907, when South Birchwood Avenue was extended down the hill described and dismissed the discovery of “gold” in Crescent Hill on the property and additional lots developed, Louise Morel purchased one of the of Louise C. Morel, in 1910. Part two, “Gold in Eastleigh,” focuses on the homes. In January of 1910, she sold the Birchwood home and made contributions of Louise C. Morel. plans to move to Eastleigh (at today’s corner of South Bayly and Grinstead). The “gold” incident described in Part One of this article If gold had been discovered on Louise C. Morel’s property, one took place in May of 1910. In October, an older brother, James, who might expect to find stories of her living out her life on a beach, rented a room on Franck Avenue, died, also from tuberculosis. sipping pina coladas, but this is not how her story unfolded. “Louise C. Morel, The Louisville Women’s City Club, and municipal Louise Charlotte Morel was born in 1871, the daughter of Peter housekeeping in Louisville, 1917-1935,” is the title of local author Henry and Estelle H. Morel. Her father worked for the Louisville Gail Nall’s 2004 master’s thesis. In it, Nall describes Morel as “a cru- Department of Health as a sanitary inspector, at a time when pub- sader for public health, better housing, improved garbage collection, lic health was a critical issue in Louisville, particularly issues related and numerous other social issues.” While she continued to have to clean water and sanitation. When Louise was nine years old, her gainful employment in a number of roles, her passions were always mother became ill with tuberculosis. In 1887, a younger brother was focused on public health, and working with other women through born, but he only lived five weeks due to symptoms related to mal- the City Club to bring about change. nutrition, three months later her mother succumbed to tuberculosis. continued on page 6

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Foundational to her work was the idea of the Women’s City Club using surveys. She wrote: “Capacity of the Women’s City Club for civic improvements depends directly upon the willingness of its members to obtain definite information concerning existing needs.” She added, “The ability to inform both members and the Louisville’s Independent Since 1978 community as a whole in public matters, thereby arousing them to the realization of the obligations of citizenship, is its reason for 2720 Frankfort Ave. 1295 Bardstown Rd. 1313 Bardstown Rd. 502-896-6950 502-456-6950 502-709-4900 being.” Nall has counted 30-40 such surveys, on topics such as “…garbage collection and separation, the safety and cleanliness of www.carmichaelsbookstore.com public buildings and private homes, disease (especially tuberculo- sis), housing, education and schools, and children’s health.” For seventeen years, Morel served as the public health chair for the Kentucky Federation of Women’s Clubs (KFWC), of which In the area of garbage collection, Morel led efforts to first reduce the Crescent Hill Women’s Club was a member. For several years and then close dumps. Rather than sending all garbage to one part in the 1940’s, Morel held this position at the national level. Nall of the city, which then caused diseases in that area, Morel and oth- found that “although tuberculosis was perhaps the most import- ers advocated for separating wet and dry garbage. Wet garbage is ant health issue to Morel, she also spent time educating the public waste that could be sent to farms and then eaten by hogs. This and helping those affected by numerous other illnesses.” In 1916, strategy decreased what would be sent to the dump, much like one-third of all Kentucky deaths were due to tuberculosis. Morel modern recycling efforts do for the landfill. When some residents worked in close collaboration with the KFWC to strengthen the resisted sending wet garbage outside the city for other’s people’s work of Louisville’s two tuberculosis hospitals: Hazelwood and hogs, Morel led efforts to improve public health by outlawing hog Waverly Hills. ownership within the city limits. To then further decrease the size of city dumps, she was a strong proponent of building incinerators Nall’s work describes Morel’s efforts as a branch of the Progres- in east, west and . sive Movement known as “municipal housekeeping,” citing Morel’s own words: “We wanted to take good housekeeping, as we know it Morel and the City Club were also involved in advocacy for im- in our own homes, and extend it all over the city.” proved sewers in Louisville. The issues from her day sound remark- ably similar to today. Sewer construction bonds had been approved While in 1910, Morel may not have found gold on her Crescent in 1906. New sewers were built until 1915. More bonds were ap- Hill property; her lifelong commitment to public health for the en- proved in 1919. By 1923 more bonds were needed. Nall found that tire community is an expression of the Golden Rule. Public health, the city had 300 miles of sewers, but it was not enough. The oldest clean water, working sewers, and healthcare have been invaluable sections had been built in the 1850’s and were unable to meet the to Louisville’s residents, and today we are indebted to Louise Morel demands of 1923. Newly annexed parts of the city had no sew- for her efforts in advocacy and education. ers. In certain parts of the city, when heavy rains came, sewers overflowed into the streets. Forty-six percent of Solarium at Waverly Hills Tuberculosis Sanatorium the city did not have sewers, which led to problems such as overflowing sew- age pits in the east end, sewage flood- ed homes in the west end and down- town, and polluted streams across the city, where children played. In 1923, the city ceased all new road construc- tion until it could get a handle on sew- er construction. Morel’s advocacy led to the approval of a five million dollar bond issue in 1924, which provided sewer access to sixty-six percent of the city. Four years later, a ten million dollar bond issue followed. 6 Frankfort Avenue Easter Parade 2019 most creative floats and participants. The Shriners, antique cars, homemade family floats, Hwang’s Martial Artists, The Talking Po- The Frankfort Avenue Business Association (FABA), would lice Car, and the Mounted Sheriff ’s Posse will be back! Plus, like to invite you, your family, and friends to participate in plenty of free candy! the 27th Annual Frankforts Avenue Easter Parade. Last year’s parade was a tremendous success At the end of this year’s parade will be “TOP IT OFF,” and lots of fun for the whole family. an Easter Bonnet contest with lots of great prizes from local Frank- We are proud to announce our fort Avenue merchants. Make Grand Marshall this year is BILL plans to come out and celebrate SAMUELS, JR. “CHAIRMAN the return of spring on beautiful EMERITUS Maker’s Mark Dis- Historic Frankfort Avenue! tillery” and, of course, THE EASTER BUNNY! Once PLEASE MAKE NOTE again, we will be giving out th THE PARADE NOW ENDS “GOOD EARS” awards for the SATURDAY, APRIL 20 AT POPE STREET

TO: EVERYONE! FROM: Frankfort Avenue Business Association WHEN: Saturday, April 20th. To participate, register at St. Mark’s parking lot at 2822 Frankfort Avenue by 11:00 a.m. The parade will travel from Stiltz to Pope Street HOW: Make a float, borrow Uncle Fred’s convertible, dress up your dog, blow a kazoo, but don’t forget your Easter bonnet! WHO: If you plan to participate or have any questions, call Michaelle Warner, 419.6159 or [email protected]

7 The Crescent Hill Community Council’s Easter Egg Hunt

Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 20 for our annual Easter bring them onto the front porch and trade them for a prize on the Egg Hunt on the grounds of the Peterson-Dumesnil House at display tables. Everyone is welcome! Join us for a fun time! 301 S. Peterson Avenue. At 10:00 a.m. exactly the hunt begins so don’t be late! There will be separate areas set up for 3 years & un- After the Easter Egg Hunt we, the Crescent Hill Community der, 4 to 6 year olds, and 7 to 11 year olds. Before the hunt begins Council, will be participating in the Easter Parade along Frank- there is time for little ones to enjoy a good story or two from the fort Avenue. We will be meeting near St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Crescent Hill Library Children’s Librarian inside the Peterson-Du- about 10:30 a.m. if you would like to join us in the parade giving mesnil House beginning about 9:30 a.m. Prizes will be given out out candy. There’s lots of fun to be had greeting your neighbors to those children who find the special eggs. All you need to do is and waving to the parade goers.

Help Fund the Easter Egg Hunt

Before you know it, spring will be here and the Easter Bunny will be preparing to hide all those eggs for excited children to find! Every year, the Crescent Hill Community Council hosts the annual Easter Egg Hunt before the Easter Parade for children of all ages in the neighborhood. It is always a fun and well-attended event, with plen- ty of eggs and children alike. But all those treat-filled eggs get costly, and we could use your help!

Your donation will help us to continue this neighborhood tradition, as well as other community events we hold throughout the year, such as the 4th of July Festival, Chili Night Out and the Holiday 25th Annual Crescent Hill Garden Tour Open House. By Debbie Kamber, Crescent Hill Garden Club Your donation of any size is greatly appreciated. Your name will be Save the Date! listed on our website and in all event communications in recognition Saturday, June 1 of your sponsorship. You can donate online or complete the form below and mail it with your check. Thank you for your support! It’s hard to believe, but the Crescent Hill Garden Club Payment: Check (make check payable to Crescent Hill Community is celebrating its 25th Anni- Council) Mail check and completed form to: versary Tour this year. This Crescent Hill Community Council – Development Committee popular event attracts gar- 301 S. Peterson Ave den enthusiasts from all over Louisville, KY 40206 Kentucky and neighboring states, who come to view Crescent Hill’s unique dis- NAME – List exactly as you wish it to appear in print play of urban gardens. The tour will feature 10 private ADDRESS gardens, showcasing creative gardening in smaller spaces.

CITY STATE ZIP The tour is held from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., rain or shine. Tickets can be purchased the day of the tour at the Peterson-Dumesnil House, 301 S. Peterson Avenue, where the tour begins. Tickets are $15. Funds EMAIL from the tour are used to support garden and planting projects ANONYMOUS – I do not want my name listed in event communications throughout the Crescent Hill area. $ AMOUNT For more information, visit: www.crescenthillgardentour.org 8 Road Safety Survey for FABA presents Money for the Bunny! Clifton & Crescent Hill You are invited to participate and/or nominate another person to The Clifton and Crescent Hill sing in the Fourth Annual Karaoke “Money for the Bunny” fund- Community Councils are seeking raiser to help offset costs of the 27th Annual Frankfort Avenue information about potential prob- Business Association Easter Parade held on Saturday, April 20th. lems and specific trouble spots This is a super fun event and open to the public from our neighbors in the Clifton and Crescent Hill neighborhoods. The “Money for the Bunny” karaoke fundraiser will be held on We want to make our community Thursday, March 28, 2019 from 7-9 p.m. at The Hub Louisville, safer for you, your families, and all at 2235 Frankfort Avenue. The cost is $25 to sing or to nominate of us. someone to sing. Entrance to The Hub will be free. Nominate a co-worker or even your boss to entertain the crowd and raise A joint committee from both neighborhoods will analyze the results money for this neighborhood event. Come cheer them on, vote of the survey and then work with our neighbors, the district, and for them ($5.00 per vote) and help them win a great prize, not to the city on possible changes and actions. mention bragging rights. We have a limited number of singing spots, so sign up quickly! Costumes are suggested (and appreci- Your input is very valuable so we are asking you to take a few min- ated!). utes to participate in this brief, anonymous survey. Thank-you for your support and participation! Please mail check Please click on the following link and answer a few questions: and completed from to 1738 Frankfort Avenue, 40206. https://goo.gl/forms/FedBnbfOyxFQQXGJ3

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9 Easter Parade Sponsorship Opportunities

Did you know that the Frankfort Avenue Business Association (FABA) has produced Louisville’s only Easter Parade for 26 years? Or that families from Louisville and southern Indiana share break- fast at Frankfort Avenue restaurants or join the Easter Egg Hunts in Clifton and Crescent Hill before choosing the best curbside seats for the parade’s kick-off in mid-morning?

Because of skyrocketing costs for security and traffic control, FABA has started a popular and affordable sponsorship program for the Easter Parade.

The 2019 Easter Parade, scheduled for April 20, 2019, will be big- Because it’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with families in ger, and better, featuring Grand Marshall, Bill Samuels Jr, Chair- Clifton and Crescent Hill, and visitors from around Louisville and man Emeritus, Maker’s Mark Distillery, the Shriners, antique southern Indiana who a end the parade every year. cars, trucks and fire engines, dance teams, homemade floats, kids on bicycles, dogs with bunny ears and much more. And, of course, the Please note that the Deadline to Sponsor for 2019, March 6, 2019 Easter Bunny and candy, candy candy! But, we need your help. to be on the Billboard. (Platinum and Gold level)

Why should YOUR BUSINESS sponsor the 27th Annual Easter Contact Michaelle Warner to explore sponsorship opportunities: Parade, Saturday April 20, 2019? 502-419-6159, [email protected].

EASTER PARADE SPONSORSHIP LEVELS Level Contribution Benefits Platinum $1,000 Co-sponsor with FABA, (equal size logo on all publicity. ) Logo on Karaoke Promotion on Banner that will be placed on The HUB, 2235 Frankfort Avenue for 1 month promoting “Money For the Bunny” Easter Parade fundraiser. Logo on large banner carried by Girl Scouts at the beginning of the parade. Company name on billboard, 250 posters, the banner on horse-drawn carriage, and 2000 flyers handed out the day of the Parade. Gold $500 Co-sponsor with FABA, Logo on horse-drawn carriage banner, billboard, 250 posters, and 2000 flyers handed out the day of the Parade. Silver $100 Name on 250 posters and 2000 flyers handed out on day of Parade. Logos may or may not be used depending on limited space on posters and flyers. Bronze $50 Name on 2000 flyers handed-out on day of the Parade. Logos may or may not be used depending on limited space on flyers. 10 Crescent Hill Matures by Gary Conklin

It’s been 33 years since I moved into my condo in Place, the renovated elementary school between Galt and Peterson. And I’m not leaving. Crescent Hill is home and will be until the day I, uh, well you know.

Crescent Hill has changed in many ways since 1986. Back then the people I would pass on the sidewalks were likely to be older folks, long-time residents who had survived the disastrous tornado of April 3, 1974. In 1986 businesses along Frankfort Avenue were few. A run-down market, a decrepit laundromat, a junk shop, not much that would entice visitors. It was an old neighborhood in every sense of the word, and the future was not bright, as afflu- ence and influence was moving rapidly to the suburbs.

Ah, but today Crescent HIll hums with the energy of youth. Cou- ples pushing baby carriages and walking dogs, children happily running up the stairs to the library, and millennials clicking away on their devices at Heine Brothers. Today you can dine, have your hair and eyelashes done, take home some wine, baguettes, and vintage clothing, visit some friendly fire fighters, drop your kids off at day care, and have your dog checked out by a pair of talent- ed vets. And so much more. Property values continue to rise. Day and night, shoppers and diners arrive, leaving behind their money And Crescent Hill has something that new neighborhood-centric and taking away good memories. We have become a destination developments like Norton Commons do not: we have institutions. neighborhood. St. Joseph’s Home, the Reservoir (and the grassy area across the street that I refer to as The Field of Watching this rapid and beneficial evolution has been fun, but the Dog Dreams), the library, Barett Traditional Middle School (one pace of change is slowing. And that’s not a bad thing. of the great examples of classic school architecture), three major churches and their impressive structures, the Peterson-Dumesnil Clifton, which most people thought of as Crescent Hill until it House, and of course nearby Cherokee Park. Events can become developed its own distinctive ambience, is positively abuzz every institutions, too. The Fourth of July Picnic, the Easter Parade, the night with dining and entertainment options galore. But there is Olde Tyme Christmas. Institutions give a neighborhood character a problem with parking, a problem Crescent Hill will never have and create a sense of place, and we’ve got that. due to the train tracks permanently taking up one half of the possible retail space along the Avenue. NULU is a phenomen. But as I sit on the bench in front of the Peterson-Dumesnil Rising from the ashes of industrial failures, this is a remarkable House, watching my dog chase squirrels and reading a book from story, one that has garnered national attention. But there remains our library, I wonder what the the next 100 years will bring. One a shortage of affordable housing and basic groceries are miles hundred years ago the Peterson-Dumesnil House was already 50 away. Some would argue that the new heart of Louisville is cen- years old, but it looked the same then as it does today. Will the tered at Second and Main, where you can watch great women’s view be the same 100 years from now? Will the Farnsley house on basketball, experience Lady GaGa, and then walk to fine dining Galt and the other stately homes nearby still be there? I believe and entertainment. But again, housing and basic staples are in they will. People will always need a place to live. Why not live in a short supply. neighborhood that is quiet, safe, friendly, welcoming, convenient to shopping and recreation, and rich with history and tradition? At the risk of sounding snooty, we don’t have those problems. With the very reliable #19 and #31 TARC buses, I don’t have Are all those good things guaranteed? Absolutely not. It’s up to to drive to get to NULU or downtown, and I can even walk to us to continue to think about who we are, how we got here, and Kroger if I want. So we enjoy the convenience and friendliness where do we want to go. Those kids at the library are counting of our little bubble of civility. on us. 11 4th of July Entertainment: Flying High in 2019 By Greg Smith, 2019 4th of July Entertainment Chairperson

The United States Air Force Air National Guard Band of the South will be the featured performance at this year’s 4th of July Festival.

We are extremely grateful to those men and women who serve in our armed forces. We all know that they can serve and protect us, but did you know they can Jazz it Up, they can Rock it Down, and they can Orches- trate an entire evening of musical performances?

We will begin the evening at 7:30 p.m. with Sound For our most high flying, patriotic July 4th enter- Barrier, the Air National Guard’s large rock band. tainment schedule ever presented, you do not want They will take the stage to entertain folks with a wide to miss The United States Air Force Air National variety of music. From Doo-Wop finger snappers to Guard Band of the South at the 2019 Crescent Hill present day rock and pop tunes, complete with a horn 4th of July Festival. section (think Chicago, Earth Wind and Fire, Motown) and a driving rhythm section, this group has something for everybody to Website: www.music.af.mil/Bands/ANG-Band-of-the-South love. Facebook: www.facebook.com/AirNationalGuardBandoftheSouth YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeFdvN-4Gqg Then headlining at 9 p.m. and playing live music all the way through the fireworks show, we will feature the entire Concert Band- or Please check our website at www.crescenthill.us for the most up- chestra, comprised of 30 of the most talented musicians in the to-date schedule of events for the entire days activities and other Southeast region. This is their largest ensemble which serves as the scheduled performers. primary performing unit. The Concert Band has provided musical entertainment throughout Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Ken- tucky, North Carolina, Alaska, Florida, Maine and the Dominican 2019 Spirit of Crescent Hill Award Republic. They also provide musical support for the staff and per- sonnel at McGhee-Tyson Air Force Base, located in Knoxville, TN. Founded in 1998, by Crescent Hill resident and former Crescent Hill Community Council president, Richard Jett, the Spirit of Crescent The Vison of the USAF Bands is: Using the power of music to Hill Award was created to honor outstanding acts of community stir hearts and minds of audiences worldwide, we are world spirit in the neighborhood. Crescent Hill is blessed to have many class communicators striving to: wonderful people who love her and are willing to selflessly give their • Inspire our Air Force and the great nation we serve time and talents to make her one of the best places to live in the city. • Communicate Air Force excellence Businesses and institutions as well as individuals have been recipients • Foster positive, long lasting impressions of the Air Force and of the Spirit of Crescent Hill Award. Those honored may be long- The United States of America. time members of Crescent Hill or a newcomer who has stepped up and gone to work making Crescent Hill the special place it is.

Do you know a person, business or institution working to make Mark Gaff, Owner Crescent Hill fabulous? If so, the committee, Steve Imhoff, Evie Wilkinson, Tim Allen, Michele Hundley and Joyce Cossavella, would like to hear from you. Please contact committee chair Joyce Cossa- vella at [email protected] with your suggestions and include a (502) 896-6110 short paragraph as to why you are making the nomination. Awards 2720 Frankfort Ave. are presented at the annual Dessert with the Mayor event scheduled each fall.

Behind Carmichael’s Bookstore To see a list of the wonderful folks who have received the Spirit of Cres- cent Hill Award, please visit the CHCC website, www.crescenthill.us. 12 Louisville’s Budget ambulances, parks, libraries, street maintenance and all the oth- by Councilman Bill Hollander er services Metro provides.

For the second straight year, I am serving Louisville’s revenues are not growing fast enough to pay the as chair of the pension bill from Frankfort while maintaining city services. On Budget Committee. The budget promises February 7, Mayor Fischer outlined a “devastating” series of to be extraordinarily challenging this year, cuts we would need to make in nearly every Louisville Metro given the significant increase in pension ob- Government department, including police, fire, and ambulance ligations we are obliged to pay because of services, as well as closing library branches, fire stations, health a change in assumptions imposed by the clinics, community centers, pools and city golf courses. Board of Trustees of the Kentucky Retire- ment Systems. While implementing efficiencies and belt-tightening is some- thing we should always be doing (49 Metro positions were elim- Last year, our pension bill from Frankfort increased by $9.4 inated in the budget we approved last year), I don’t think we can million. The increase will be bigger this year and within five find enough acceptable cuts to fund the new pension bill from years will be more than $50 million higher EACH YEAR than Frankfort. when the assumptions were changed. It’s likely to be closer to a $60 million increase. That’s a $50-$60 million ANNUAL new For several months, I’ve been working with the Mayor’s Office bill which we must pay, while continuing to fund police, fire, and other Council members on options to avoid at least some continued on page 14

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Below you’ll find some upcoming events and activities in the District for you and your family. For more details on any of the events, please read the weekly District 9 eNews. To sign up for our weekly District 9 eNews, please email [email protected]

Mark your calendars and check out my updated BLOG for a full listing of 9th District events at https://district9news.wordpress.com.

• Fridays in March (1, 8, 15, 22, 29) and April (5, 12): Louisville Asset Building Coalition (LABC) FREE Tax Preparation Services at United Crescent Hill Ministries, 150 S. State Street, from 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. If you earned $64,000 in Adjusted Gross Income or less in 2018, you might qualify for free tax preparation. Please call 305-0005 or our office at 574-3908 to make an appointment. • Friday, March 29: F.A.T. Friday Trolley Hop along Frankfort, Mellwood and Story Avenues from 6:00—10:30 pm. For more information visit frankfortave.com. Upcoming Dates: April 26 & May 31. • Monday, April 1 Friday, April 5: Spring Break Week! • Saturday, April 6: Shakespeare in Cox’s Park at 6:30 p.m. Next performance on Saturday, May 19 in Story Avenue Park at 6:30 p.m. For more information visit: www.kyshakespeare.com/events. • Friday, April 12: “Meet with Bill” at Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Avenue, from 10:00 a.m. - Noon. • Saturday, April 13: 9th District Spring Community Cleanup from 8:30 a.m. - Noon. Cleanup will officially begin at 9:00 a.m. Volunteers to meet on Frankfort Avenue at N. Keats Avenue for breakfast and coffee. Tools, gloves, bags and t-shirts will be provided to volunteers.

• Saturday, May 18: 9th District FREE Responsible Recycling event from 9:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. at the Louisville Water Tower Park, 3005 River Road. More information online at louisvilleky.gov/district9. • Tuesday, May 21: D9 Community Conversation at 6:30 p.m. at Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana, 2115 Lexington Road, in the Troop House. Join us for an unscripted, open conversation about D9,

including the FY19 budget.

• Monday, May 27: Memorial Day Holiday. All Metro offices are closed. Collection is delayed one day.

For more information please call 574.1109 or visit www.louisvilleky.gov/district9 Councilman Bill Hollander Louisville Metro Council District 9

13 P-D House Foundation Louisville’s Budget continued from page 13 Welcomes Three New Board Members of the cuts, including an increase in revenues. The last city or by Tony Kamber, PDHF President county tax increase was more than 30 years ago. The city last increased its insurance premium tax, one of the few revenue The Peterson-Dumesnil House Foundation Board recently wel- streams available to us, even longer ago. comed three new members: Ann Adams, Stewart Smith, and Marcia Wilmet. We are excited to have their talent and enthusiasm on our As we continue to work on the budget, we scheduled a D9 board as we continue our mission of preserving this historic land- Community Conversation on the subject beginning at 6:30 p.m. mark for community use and future generations to enjoy. on Wednesday, February 27 at Whitehall House and Gardens, 3110 Lexington Road. We would also like to welcome FABA (the Frankfort Avenue Busi- ness Association) to the House, where they will be holding their You can also let me know your thoughts anytime by calling 574- monthly meetings during the second quarter of 2019. 1109 or emailing me at [email protected].

Some of the things we have been busy working on include: the completion of a brand refresh, complete with an updated logo and website; and the upcoming P-D 150 campaign to celebrate the Pe- terson-Dumesnil House turning 150 years old this year. More on the campaign will be announced over the next few months.

If you’re looking for a unique gift, consider purchasing a set of Pe- terson-Dumesnil House note cards, featuring beautiful photographs of the house by John Nation. The cards are available in sets of eight for $20.00 or $50.00 for all three sets. Purchase of the cards may be tax-deductible and all proceeds support the House. You can view and purchase online at: www.petersondumesnil.org/support-us

Please think of us if you’re planning a wedding, business retreat, party or memorial. For more information on the Peterson-Du- mesnil House and to check out our new look, visit: www.peterson- dumesnil.org.

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