July 2012

ANCHORAGE CIVIC CLUB SUMMER CONCERTSaturday, August 18th

Join your neighbors for the 1st “Anchorpalooza” music festival to be held at Wagner Park from 5:00 – 9:30 p.m. Relic Bluegrass and Hog Operation will entertain with their high-intensity bluegrass music. The Anchorage Café and Callahan’s will provide a fabulous assortment of grilled food for sale, and the Anchorage Civic Club Beer Depot will provide a cash bar of ice cold Falls City and a few other brews.

Bring your folding chairs, a picnic blanket, your entire family, and your appetites! This will be a unique experience for adults and children, as there are activities planned for the younger ones. You won’t want to miss it.

Meet the Bands –► “Relic Bluegrass” is a Louisville-basedband with a soundoften summed upby the title track oftheir debut album,“Livin’ in the Past.”With their songwriting and multi-genre fusion, Relic Bluegrass is part of a revival of this platform, blending rich vocal harmonies with colorful instrumentation.

► “The Hog Operation” ensemble is steeped in Kentucky’s rich music tradition. The group gives high-energy performancescreated by the cross-pollination of many American roots music styles including blues, bluegrass, Celtic, country and rock.

FROM THE ANCHORAGE FORESTRY BOARDThe triple-digit heat wave continues, and residents with trees planted during the past few years are reminded to keep their young trees well watered. These trees haven’t had enough time to establish a solid root system that can withstand drought and excessive heat. That means you need to insure that they receive at least one inch of water per week – either from Mother Nature or from you. A new shipment of Tree Gators® has just arrived to assist with keeping your trees well hydrated this summer. They are available At City Hall for $20.

The Fall Canopy Tree Campaign order forms will be included in the August issue of the Anchor Age. Trees must be planted no closer than 15 feet from the edge of the road, and no further away than 25 feet to qualify for the reduced-price program. Now’s a great time to evaluate your landscape to check the health of aging trees that may need to be removed in the next few years. You can plan for the future by planting new trees now to ensure acontinued canopy.

ONE LOT, ONE RESIDENCECity Hall sometimes gets questions about renting or leasing cottages or apartments on residential property. Here’s some information you might find helpful:

The Jefferson County Zoning District Regulations specify certain residential-property classifications for single-family dwellings, and other classifications for multi-family dwellings. All of Anchorage’s residential-zoned properties are for single-family residential use except for Elm Cottage condominiums. Single-family means only one residence per residential lot. Guest cottages, apartments, or other structures are not permitted for residential and/or rental use if they are on the same lot as the main residence.

E.P. “TOM” SAWYER STATE PARK – TRIATHLON XXXI The park is holding its 31st annual triathlon on Saturday, August 4, 2012. Approximately 325 participants are expected.

The bike route will follow Lakeland Road to Garr Avenue, south on Evergreen Road, east on Osage Road, east on Lucas Lane, left on Old LaGrange Road to Chamberlain Lane, then turn around and come back. Caution: This means cyclists will be traveling in both directions on the same roads. Anchorage streets will remain open to traffic during the race which is scheduled to begin at 6:30 a.m. and end by 11:00 a.m. Residents are asked to watch for cyclists and graciously share the roadways to prevent accidents or injuries.

BACK TO SCHOOL August 16th marks the first day of classes for Anchorage Public School children. Crossing guards will aid children crossing Highway 146 at Bellwood Road and the railroad crossing and at the crosswalk on Evergreen from Station Road to Osage Road. Please remind children who walk or bike to and from school to be alert and safe; watch for cars and stay on pedestrian walkways where available. And drivers, keep an eye out for children on bicycles and on foot. Let’s make this transition back to school a safe time for our children.

NEW ANCHORAGE SCHOOL PLAYGROUND

The Anchorage Board of Education formally retired the old playground and approved installation of a new unit provided by the Anchorage Parent Teacher Association. The old playground had been in service for over 20 years. Work

BELLARMINE’S DESIGNER SHOW HOUSESeptember 8–23, 2012

The “Wilkinson House” at 1701 Evergreen Road will be open for public viewing and tours in September, starting with “An Enchanted Evening in Anchorage” – a preview event to be held onThursday, September 6th –sponsored by Commonwealth Bank and Trust. Cost is $75 perperson. Reservations are required for the Preview Party only andcan be made by calling Donna Borden at 245-0517 or Mary Ann Pieper at 454-4980. Special group tours and lunch at the Show House will also be available.

In less than 2 months, more than 5,000 visitors will tour the fully renovated home and grounds. The deadline to reserve your business ad in the 2012 Show House program is July 15th. House Tour Hours: ● Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday 10 am to 5 pm ● Tuesday and Thursday 10 am to 7 pm (Visit the designers in their rooms from 5 to 7)Café Hours: ● Sunday Noon to 5 pm

● Monday thru Saturday 11 am to 2:30 pm ● Sunday Noon to 3 pmThe Show House Boutique will be open the same hours as the House Tour.

is scheduled to begin July 9, with expectations to have the new, updated, ADA accessible playground ready when school begins for current and future students.

IMPORTANT INSERTThe City of Anchorage is required to publish all

Ordinances passed by City Council. This information is made available to all homeowners in the community.

FOURTH OF JULY EVENT HIGHLIGHTS FIRECRACKER 5K/10K WALK/RUNDespite the incredibly warm temperatures, there was a record turnout for the Firecracker Run with over 200 participants. The Firecracker Fourth t-shirts were a huge hit.

The Civic Club thanks the Anchorage Cafe and Middletown Walgreens for their support of the event.

Run Winners by Category and Age Group:

5K Women12 & Under: Hannah Johnson13-19: Maddie O'Leary20-29: Katie Walker30-39: Meg Dietzel40-49: Mary Hemming50-59: Sheryl Lauder60-69: Sue Russell

5K Men12 & Under: Ben Johnson13-19: Dylan Corcoran30-39: Ernesto Cortez40-49: Rob Wright50-59: Scott Anderson60-69: Paul Marvin

10K Women30-39: Kelly Dauk and Susan Swint40-49: Terri Stinebruner50-59: Lee Staudter60-69: Sandy Hayes70 & Above: Patsy Harkess

10K Men13-19: Ryan Smiley20-29: Robert Dean30-39: Adam Klaers40-49: Simon Corcoran50-59: Kevin Murphy60-69: Thorne Vail70 & Above: Joe Vicars

Firecracker and Parade photos courtesy of Liz Ferguson, Red Dot Photography

PARADE AWARDSThere were some fabulous patriotic participants this year and the judges had a tough job selecting the winners! Much appreciated were the candy and popsicles that were thrown to the folks who lined the streets to watch the parade. ○ Best Bike/Scooter: Derby City Pedicab○ Best Car/Truck: Model T ○ Best Golf Cart: America's Bubble (Kash Family)○ Best Horse: Delehanty/McClane○ Best Family: John Nichols, et. al.○ Most Original: Bonzer - Wasnak○ Most Bizarre: Anchorage Zombies○ Good Neighbors: Madagascar Circus○ Normal Rockwell/Small Town USA: Anchorage Olympics○ Judges Award: Joshua Martinez - His 3rd Birthday

PICNIC AND GAMESA large Anchorage crowd gathered for the picnic on City Hall's "great lawn" despite the 100-degree temperature.Nancy-Lynne Walters performed the National Anthem beautifully, andMaddox Miller did a wonderful job reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

The children had a wonderful time in the fountain of water furnished by the Anchorage Fire Department. The spray was a real hit! Children and parents alike enjoyed the games.

Kevin Grangier is this year's recipient of coveted Manure Spreader.

City of AnchorageP.O. Box 232661306 Evergreen RoadAnchorage, KY 40223

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City Hall 245-4654 W. Thomas Hewitt, Mayor (8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m., M-F)Police Department 244-0562 City Council:Fire Department 245-6755 Cece Hagan Dan HeiskellIndustrial Disposal 638-9000 Susan Mitchell Neil Ramsey

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Asst. to the Mayor/City Clerk Alice McKinleyHistoric Preservation Commission: Treasurer Renee’ MajorBill Wetherton, Chair Tony Bayus Receptionist/Clerk Sandra KunzlerB. J. Elliott Clyde Ensor Police Chief Chris WindersBill Fowler Dan Fultz Fire Chief Walter LageBecky Miller Bill Wilkinson Director of Public Works Erwin Booth

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