The
Old Louisville Journal
A Monthly Summary of
News and Events in Old Louisville
Published by OLIC, Inc., a 501(c)(3) Corporation |
Volume 29, Issue 1 |
January 2007
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Our own Susan Coleman ran in the Old Louisville 5000 5K race on
November 18th, and placed third in her age category!
Did you make your resolution?
In November, we challenged you to think about ways to get involved
in your Old Louisville neighborhood. The challenge included getting
involved in your immediate neighborhood association, playing a more
active role in the many committees at work or even volunteering to
help in the neighborhood events. Now that the new year has arrived,
did you decide how you will help make Old Louisville an even more
charming neighborhood in which to live? We sure hope you did and we
look forward to seeing you at many of the upcoming events!
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Interior shot of the Laufer home on Garvin Gate taken by john
paul during the recent Holiday House tour.
A Special Thank You from Terra Long
To: All of Old Louisville
I can not thank you enough for the love and support Old
Louisville has given me throughout my career. I have enjoyed my
years on the police department, but especially the years of
service as a District Resource Officer for the Fifth
District/Fourth Division. I really got to know most of you in
the neighborhood and about your families. In turn, you cared
enough to know about me and my family as well. I can honestly
say that most of you watched my son Brandon grow from a child
into a young man.
I have wonderful memories of working through problems, starting
Block watches, neighborhood vi-duct, and park clean-ups, Holiday
House tours, progressive dinners, National Nights
Outs and of course, “The St. James Court Art
show”. I could go on and on with the list of things we have
worked on and accomplished together.
I treasure each and every memory. Some are of hard times, most
are of good times, but the main thing I remember, ALL of us
working together for the betterment of a great neighborhood. You
accepted me as a family member, not just a city servant and by
working together, we got things done! My career would not have
been even close to what it was without your love and support and
the willingness to accept me as a member of the group!
Again, thank you from the bottom of my heart, you are a part of
me forever, and for that, I am eternally grateful!
Terra Long
“Retired old officer”
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Letters to the Editor
Letter FROM the editor:
Dear Residents and Friends of Old Louisville,
In the last few months we have received a string of
emails, none really in the form of a letter to the
editor, but concerns nonetheless. The topic of these
email strings have been crime in the local area.
Residents and business owners have noticed an
increase in the number of questionable characters in
the neighborhood. Drug traffic seems to have
increased on many of the street corners. Empty
liquor packages abound in the neighborhood, too.
In order to make your views known, please join your
neighbors on January 15th at the Old Louisville
Information Center in Central Park for the Crime and
Safety committee meeting at 7:00 pm. This committee
work is important to the neighborhood and your
presence there can and will make a different in the
quality of life here in Old Louisville.
Please make plans to join your neighbors on Monday,
January 15th at 7:00 pm at the Old Louisville
Information Center!
More discussion on the
Wet/Dry Vote
Dear Editor:
First off, I would like to thank you for your hard
work in putting together such an informative
newsletter for the residents of Old Louisville. It
is a great way for members of the various
neighborhood organizations to keep abreast of what
is going on in the community. It is also a useful
tool for keeping a finger on the pulse of the
neighborhood. Especially as it appears that the
heart rate in Old Louisville has skipped a beat or
two in the last several months after recent talk of
voting out package liquor sales here.
My partner and I recently acquired property near the
corner of First and Oak, and I would like to commend
those who have initiated this invaluable discussion.
The sales of package liquors in our neighborhood is
a blight on the community, and it is appalling to
see how little people have done to address this
issue in the past. We are long overdue for a
solution. It is time for respectable residents of
the neighborhood to band together and fight those
who do not care about this neighborhood. Count us
in!
Lastly: this is for those who supposedly organized
recent meetings for people to discuss the issues.
How come so many of us did not know about these
supposed meetings? From what I have heard, the only
meetings that were held were those organized by
businesses affected by this vote, and it was nothing
more than a strategy for them to fight ‘the
opposition’. What little notice that was given about
the meetings was only one or two days in advance,
too.
P.S. I have heard that both sides of the argument
met recently with Mr. Unseld and have come up with a
compromise to avoid sending this issue to the
electorate. As long as it gets rids of a fraction of
the problems along Oak Street, we are for it.
Thank you very much for your time.
Sincerely.
Randy Marshall
Scott Tierny
Dear Editor,
Putting a dry vote for Old Louisville is an
excellent idea and I highly commend all those who
would choose to opt for such a measure. It is indeed
time to do something about all the problems we have
been having with drunks in this neighborhood. It is
not even safe to walk the streets during the day for
old people. It is high time we put these people out
of business who choose to make money at our expense
with no regard to the safety issues they are
causing. A dry vote would take care of many of these
problems. I thank you sincerely,
Yours truly,
G.K. Stein
Dear Madame Editor,
As a resident of the 1100 block of S. 3rd St., I
would like to voice my support for a moist or dry
vote in our precinct. After years of obvious neglect
by our city government, now it appears that the
different businesses along Oak Street are neglecting
their duties to their neighbors just so they can
make money off the unfortunate people who patronize
them for cheap package alcohol sales. For years they
have been warned about the problems they are
causing, and for years they have ignored us. Not it
is time to pay the Pied Piper, I am afraid.
Sincerely,
Pat Connelly
Dear Editor,
I live on Fourth Street, and I don’t know if it’s
too late, but I would like to give my opinion
concerning the recent discussions I have witnessed
about the proposal of a vote to make this area free
of package liquor sales. From my point of view, this
is a very good idea, and I will tell you why. 1)
Nothing is happening in this neighborhood to make it
a better place to live. Yes, people are telling me
it is going to get better down here, but I do not
see it happening, and I think voting out liquor
sales might be the way to do it. It’s obvious that
things haven’t been working in the past. Too bad. 2)
Something needs to be done about the
‘establishments’ that specialize in the sales of
single carryout drinks along Oak Street. Every time
I go into Riteaid, I notice that most of the people
in there are buying only one can of beer, and we
know what there are going to do with it. They are
not going to wait to get home to drink it. These
people cause many of the problems along Oak. If you
drive along Oak at anytime of day, you will see that
there are many people walking along with brown paper
bags with bottles in them How nice! It really makes
our neighborhood a classy place, doesn’t it? Let’s
get these people out of the neighborhood! And now!
One final observation I would like to make is that
there is another place that doesn’t sell alcohol,
but that is still contributing to the problems down
here. It is the ONE FORCE STAFFING employment agency
at the corner of Oak and Fourth Streets. The man who
runs it busses people in from all over the city and
the ones who do not get jobs have to wait till the
end of the day before they get the bus back home.
What do they do while they wait? They walk up and
down Oak and get in trouble!
~ Jessica S. McVries.
Dear Editor,
Thank you so much for informing me about the recent
issues concerning the proposed wet-dry ordinance on
the books in our fair neighborhood. As a lifelong
resident of Old Louisville, I am pleased to see that
people on all sides of the issue are concerned
enough about the issue to get involved. After seeing
the effects of package liquor sales on the Oak
Street area, I have to - unfortunately - chime in on
the side of those in favor of a totally dry vote. It
is has been said that “things are improving in our
neighborhood,” but, I really have to disagree. At no
time in the history of my residence in this area
have I ever seen so many homeless people on the
streets. Homeless people aren’t necessarily the
problem, however, many of them get into trouble when
they get their hands on a cheap drink. And alas,
there are all too many establishments on Oak Street
who are happy to provide this cheap drink at our
expense. These places (like RiteAid and others) do
not care at all that they are contributing to the
problems in our neighborhood. All they care about is
making some money, and as long as they get a pay
check, they don’t care about the effect their liquor
sales have in the area. I know that the sale of
alcohol itself is not the problem, however, someone
has to start taking responsibility for these
problems, and if these places are going to make
money off the situation, then they need to step up
to plate. If they don’t care about our neighborhood,
then I really don’t care about them. Sad to say, but
it’s true. Maybe it’s just time to clean house and
get rid of all the places that sell alcohol in our
neighborhood. People say that this will make the
neighborhood worse, but I don’t agree with that. I
really don’t see the problems along Oak Street
getting any worse. We have drug deals going on, and
there is prostitution, public intoxication,
assaults, robbery and vagrancy as well. Not to
mention the fact that it is an eye sore! When are
people going to wake up and realize that things will
not get better until we do something about it
ourselves? It’s obvious that the city doesn’t give a
rat’s *ss about us here in Old Louisville, so we’re
left to our own devices, as we usually are. The
people who keep saying that wonderful things are
going to happen soon for our neighborhood haven’t
delivered yet, and they have to realize that many of
us are running out of patience! We need to do
something now, and I think that starting with a
wet-dry vote would be a perfect way for us to
exercise our democratic rights as citizens of this
country. Let the people decide!
Sincerely,
Nat W.
1100 Block South Third Street
and on a light note
Dear Editor,
I would like to take the opportunity to thank you
for another wonderful holiday house tour in Old
Louisville. My wife and I have done every tour for
the last 11 years, and we especially enjoyed this
year’s tour of the wonderful Victorian homes in the
neighborhood. The brochure was very attractive and
informative, and I thought it was an excellent idea
to include the three Bed and Breakfast inns. It
really added an extra something to the tour. Alfred
Dupont at the Dupont Mansion was a riot! We also
loved the wonderful gourmet tea at the Inn at
Central Park, and the ghost stories at the Central
Park B&B. All the homeowners were very gracious to
have us inside their lovely residences, and the gift
shop was nice as well. I would especially like to
thank the shuttle drivers who were very informative
and helpful. Once again, thank you for the best
house tour yet. We hope it was your most successful,
and look forward to next year’s tour. It is an
annual tradition for us now and we wouldn’t miss it
for anything.
All the best in the new year!
Gerard and Betty Collins (Anchorage)
Carly Rae’s is open!
Dear Friends,
Thanks for your encouragement and support. We look forward
to seeing you there. Lunch and Dinner, open 7 days. We have
a new lounge for relaxing, a refurbished and larger bar,
multiple giant TV’s, a private dining room and great food.
You’ll also like our selections from local artists on the
dining room walls and gallery at the rear.
Don’t wait until warm weather when you will enjoy the
finest patio in Louisville. Come now and see what we’ve done
for you. All our wonderful local places like Carley Rae’s,
Third Avenue Cafe, and Ameci’s need your support.)
P.S. Keep watching the brick wall facing the patio on
the West side of the building as a wonderful mural emerges
over the next month or so. The artist doing this is very
good and you will like the result. We are currently in the
permitting process with Landmarks with this and the mural
concept has been approved by staff.
Herb Warren
By the Numbers
Save these numbers for future reference! (area code is
502)
Old Louisville Information Center 635-5244
Louisville Metro Government Numbers
Website address:
www.louisvilleky.gov
MetroCall - 574- 5000 or 311
MetroCall is the “clearinghouse” for community questions
· Animal Services - 361-1813
· Bike Louisville - 574-0104
· Community Action Partnership - 574-1157
· Code Enforcement Board- 574-8161
· Community Relations and Events - 574-5010
· Convention and Visitors Bureau - 584-2121
· Department of Housing - 574-3107
· Downtown Development Corporation - 584-6000
· Emergency Medical Service (EMS) - 574-4260
· Louisville Fire - 574-3701
· Health Department - 574-6859
· Human Relations Commission - 574-3631
· Inspections, Permits & Licensing - 574-3321
· Metro Council - 574-5000
· Metro Development Authority - 574-4140
· Metro Housing Authority - 569-3400
· Metro Parks - 456-8100
· Metro Police - 574-7660
· Metropolitian Sewer District (MSD) - 587-0603
· MetroSafe - 574-3900
· Neighborhoods - 574-4227
· Planning & Design - 574-6230
2007 Mayor’s Community Conversations
Mayor Jerry Abramson wants you to be a part of building a
more efficient government and a stronger community – which
is why he has scheduled The Mayor’s Community Conversations.
The Community Conversations are your opportunity to go
one-on-one with the Mayor about issues of immediate concern
or your thoughts for the future of Louisville Metro. You may
have a problem in your neighborhood or want to discuss a
project of interest community-wide. You can ask a question
or share an idea. It’s up to you.
Community Conversations Bring Everyone To The Table
Mayor Abramson and representatives from all government
departments will be available to answer questions about
neighborhood or community-wide issues and questions.
Community Conversations are a real opportunity to have your
voice heard – and your needs met.
Metro Council
Your Metro Councilmember will also be available at the
Mayor’s Community Conversations. Come to discuss your ideas
with your council representative or get to know a council
member from another area of the community.
How the Mayor’s Community Conversations Work
Promptly at 6:30 p.m., Mayor Abramson opens the program and
makes general announcements. He then introduces all of the
Louisville Metro Department Directors and explains their
areas of responsibility. Citizens are then encouraged to get
in line to speak with the Mayor or the department director
of their choice. This format allows for one-on-one
conversations as opposed to a “town hall” format where
everyone in the audience has to listen to others concerns
before they can voice theirs. Louisville Metro employees
dressed in easily identified blue shirts are available to
help guide residents to the proper department director for
their concerns.
MetroCall 311 or 574-5000
MetroCall 311 Information Specialists attend each Mayor’s
Community Conversations. Since Mayor Abramson wants all
concerns and questions to receive a timely response, all
issues are quickly logged into the MetroCall system – where
they can be tracked for performance.
Government 101
You may want to attend by yourself or with your family.
Scout troops, neighborhood associations, church groups or
school groups are always welcome. You do not have to have a
complaint or concern to attend the Mayor’s Community
Conversations. This is a wonderful opportunity to see
“democracy in action” and learn more about how your
community operates. Many scout troops attend while they are
working on badge projects and other groups come with a
camera to capture their group in action for their
newsletters.
Keep the Conversation Going!
By Phone - Can’t attend a Community Conversation? You can
join in the conversation anytime by calling MetroCall 311or
574-5000. MetroCall is the only number for Metro Government
that you need to remember. Customer service representatives
will listen to your concern and enter it into the computer
system.
On Line - You can also let us know your comments, concerns
or complaints on line at metrocall@louisvilleky.gov. You can
also connect online with Louisville Metro Government in many
other ways – by visiting our website, www.louisvilleky.gov/metrocall.
Special Accommodations
Should you require special accommodations to attend
Community Conversations, please call MetroCall 311 or
574-5000.
Community Conversations Are Conveniently Scheduled
Community Conversations will be held the third Monday of
each month* at 6:30 p.m.
(*The 2007 January and Mayor’s Community Conversations will
be held on the third Tuesday due to the Martin Luther King,
Jr. holiday. There will be no Mayor’s Community Conversation
in December.) They will rotate among different
neighborhoods. Choose the location that’s nearest to you or
do as Mayor Abramson has asked and “break out of your
comfort zone” to join a Community Conversation in another
part of town. For a list of dates and locations call
MetroCall 311 or 574-5000 or visit www.louisvilleky.gov.
2007 Mayor’s Community Conversation
6:30 pm
Every 3rd Monday of the Month
(except January and no MCC in December)
January 16* Moore High Auditorium
6415 Outer Loop
(* 3rd Tues. due to MLK holiday)
February 19 Sun Valley Community Center
6505 Bethany Lane
March 19 Fern Creek High gym
9115 Fern Creek Road
April 16 Central High gym 1130 W. Chestnut Street
May 21 Westport Middle 8100 Westport Road
June 18 Carter Elementary cafe 3600 Bohne Avenue
July 16 Male High smmall gym 4409 Preston Highway
August 20 Fairdale High gym 1001 Fairdale Road
September 17 Butler High small gym 2222 Crums Lane October
15 Seneca High small Gym
3510 Goldsmith Lane
November 19 Eastern High gym 12400 Old Shelbyville Road
December None
Signature Hardware Moves to New Facility
Decorative hardware, plumbing, and lighting supplier Signature
Hardware has announced the opening of its new designer showroom
and warehouse facility at 2700 Crescent Springs Pike in
Erlanger. The 3,000 square foot showroom is divided into two
levels, and offers a sampling of Signature Hardware’s plumbing,
hardware, and lighting products available for sale. Clawfoot
tubs, vanity cabinets, thermostatic showers, specialty shower
rods and rings, floor registers, and decorative door hardware
are just some of the items on display. Visitors are invited to
tour the showroom, browse through the company catalog, and meet
with a knowledgeable sales associate to purchase fixtures for
their home improvement projects. Conveniently located near
Buttermilk Pike on I-75, the showroom is open Monday through
Saturday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
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