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Hello again, neighbors!

I hope this finds every-one well and warm as many of us finally allow ourselves to look forward to sunnier skies and warmer weather.

Looking ahead to this year, after making some tough decisions on the 2019 budget we look forward not only to another fun year of social events (including the Fourth of July!), but also to cooperation, community-mindedness, and friendship. We have been happy to see a few new faces at monthly meetings, as several neighbors have taken us up on our invitation to “dip your toe” in positions of interest. As always, partici-pation remains completely voluntary and, having been involved in the last few years, I can attest that everyone’s time is respected.

When my wife and I began shopping for a new home several years ago, we were flexible on a lot of things. Two bedrooms would be fine, three, whatever. We’d like two bathrooms but would take one. I’d love a garage, but we’ll see what’s out there. Only two things had to go the way we wanted – a yard for the dog, and our new home had to be in Crescent Hill.

A few years back, I had the good fortune to meet a number of folks from the neighborhood and attend a few meetings of the Crescent Hill Com-munity Council as an observer. I was struck by the camaraderie, the sense of shared purpose, and the can-do attitude that folks in Crescent Hill brought to every adventure and every day of their lives. While we lived in Clifton and Clif-ton Heights for more than a decade, we always

INSIDE THIS ISSUEEditor’s Note ............. 1

President’s Article ...... 1

Trolley Hop & Event Schedule ...................... 3

Annie May’s Sweet Café .. 4

Gold in Eastleigh PII ....5

Easter Parade.............. 7

CHCC Easter Egg Hunt ..8

25th Annual Crescent Hill Garden Tour ........ 8

Road Safety Survey ..... 9

Money for the Bunny ... 9

Parade Sponsorships ..10

Crescent Hill Matures ..11

4th of July Entertainment . 12

Spirit of Crescent Hill Award ............................ 12

Louisville’s Budget ........ 13

P-D House New Board Members ........................ 14

NEWSLETTERSPRING 2019

Editor’s Noteby Taylor Mayer

The Vice President’s Articleby Mike Brooks

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photo by Colin Stouffer Photography

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appreciated the work that our neighbors in Crescent Hill (the Hil-lians?) did to put on great community gatherings like the Easter Parade, Halloween on Hillcrest, and, of course, the Fourth of July at the Peterson-Dumesnil House. What’s more, no one could miss that they did it so gladly.

So, there was a lot we were willing to give up or trade off in a new home, but we knew that that spirit of community pride, of shared purpose, of neighborly service, wasn’t something you can find just 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 decision in our lives, and we try every day to give a little bit back of what Crescent Hill has given to us.

It’s a real honor to serve the neighborhood as vice president of 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 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 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, you’ll find out about lots of opportunities to get involved, meet 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!

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We have also discussed how we might mix up monthly meetings so that they are more engaging and interesting. After all, no one wants to leave home on a school night to listen to an endless stream of committee reports, as it seems to feel like from time to time. So, you can expect more interesting speakers, fun ice-breaker questions, and, as we did in February’s meeting, neighborhood trivia! (Full disclosure: the questions are drafted by me, so maybe I am a bit partial to this particular aspect.) You might call it The Crescent Hill New Deal of 2019.

Stay safe, and see you around the neighborhood!

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The Frankfort Avenue Business Association works with Metro Council District 9 and sponsors like Maker’s Mark, West Sixth Brewing, and Louisville Water to provide a fun way to explore his-toric Frankfort Avenue. Mark your calendars, gather your family and friends, and hop on board for lots of local fun!

March 29April 26May 31June 28 – West Sixth Brewing HopJuly 26 – Louisville Water HopAugust 30September 27October 25 – Maker’s Mark Hop*November 30 – Shop Small Saturday*December 7 – Olde Tyme Christmas*Trolleys typically run from 6-10 p.m. Hours will be different for Shop Small Saturday and Olde Tyme Christmas. Visit FrankfortAve.com for details.

2019 Trolley Hop & Frankfort Avenue Event ScheduleAnnounced by Frankfort Avenue Business Association (FABA)

Interested in sponsoring a hop or volunteering during a hop? Email us at TrolleyFABA@gmail.com.

In addition to the trolley hops, Frankfort Avenue Business Asso-ciation has more fun events for you!Money for the Bunny Karaoke Contest – March 28 from 7-9 p.m. at The Hub. It’s a karaoke contest that’s sure to bring a smile and bragging rights!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-rade down historic Frankfort Avenue featuring

Bill Samuels, Jr., Chairman Emeritus of Mak-er’s Mark Distillery, as Grand Marshall. Win the “Good Ears” Award with your creative float, enter the Easter Bonnet Contest, or line Frankfort Avenue with your children to

catch some candy.

Interested in entering, donating prizes or sponsoring one of these “hare-raising”

events? Email Michaelle Warner at mi-chaelle.warner1@gmail.com for more in-

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Annie May’s Sweet CaféBy Taylor Mayer

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 smile, whether they know they’re smiling or not.

For Laura Terry, manager of Annie May’s Sweet Café, that “one thing” has proven to be the faces of children suffering from food allergies when those children learn that they can safely eat—okay, “devour” is probably more accurate—any item they see in this Frankfort Avenue dessert shop.

As Laura explained in her neat and charming store one cold January af-ternoon, the bakers at Annie May’s have studied the chemistry behind their dessert items so carefully that they are able to offer items that are just as tasty as 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.

Laura further explained that theirs is a dedicated facility, meaning that the entirety of their offerings are food allergy safe, so there are no concerns about, for example, dust from peanuts finding its way into other items to be consumed by those with a peanut aller-

gy. Only this past December, the shop became milk- and egg-free, adding vegan-friendliness to their already impressive allergy-free resume.

Annie May, the founder and namesake of the company, was work-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 items in her home, before moving to the Frankfort Avenue store.

Laura believes the building had housed a number of dif-ferent businesses before Annie May’s: a bak-

ery, an Italian eatery, and a consignment shop come to mind. When not serving customers at their store, according to the company website Annie May’s also sells items at Rainbow Blossom,

Grind Burger Kitchen, River House Louisville, Inwave Restaurant and Juice

Bar, and Flora Kitchenette. They also cater events, including weddings.

While the oatmeal cream pies are probably the most popular item, there sure seems to be something for all palates at the cozy store right here in our neighborhood.

Satisfy your sweet tooth at 3110 Frankfort Ave, 502.384.2667, anniemayssweetcafe.com.

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In the Winter 2018 newsletter, part one of this article “Gold in Eastleigh?” described and dismissed the discovery of “gold” in Crescent Hill on the property of Louise C. Morel, in 1910. Part two, “Gold in Eastleigh,” focuses on the contributions of Louise C. Morel.

If gold had been discovered on Louise C. Morel’s property, one might expect to find stories of her living out her life on a beach, sipping pina coladas, but this is not how her story unfolded.

Louise Charlotte Morel was born in 1871, the daughter of Peter Henry and Estelle H. Morel. Her father worked for the Louisville Department of Health as a sanitary inspector, at a time when pub-lic health was a critical issue in Louisville, particularly issues related to clean water and sanitation. When Louise was nine years old, her mother became ill with tuberculosis. In 1887, a younger brother was born, but he only lived five weeks due to symptoms related to mal-nutrition, three months later her mother succumbed to tuberculosis.

Gold in Eastleigh (part two)by Barry Creech

Louise taught kindergarten and later edited a medical journal. Her father died in 1906.

In 1907, when South Birchwood Avenue was extended down the hill and additional lots developed, Louise Morel purchased one of the homes. In January of 1910, she sold the Birchwood home and made plans to move to Eastleigh (at today’s corner of South Bayly and Grinstead). The “gold” incident described in Part One of this article took place in May of 1910. In October, an older brother, James, who rented a room on Franck Avenue, died, also from tuberculosis.

“Louise C. Morel, The Louisville Women’s City Club, and municipal housekeeping in Louisville, 1917-1935,” is the title of local author Gail Nall’s 2004 master’s thesis. In it, Nall describes Morel as “a cru-sader for public health, better housing, improved garbage collection, and numerous other social issues.” While she continued to have gainful employment in a number of roles, her passions were always focused on public health, and working with other women through the City Club to bring about change.

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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 community as a whole in public matters, thereby arousing them to the realization of the obligations of citizenship, is its reason for being.” Nall has counted 30-40 such surveys, on topics such as “…garbage collection and separation, the safety and cleanliness of public buildings and private homes, disease (especially tuberculo-sis), housing, education and schools, and children’s health.”

In the area of garbage collection, Morel led efforts to first reduce and then close dumps. Rather than sending all garbage to one part of the city, which then caused diseases in that area, Morel and oth-ers advocated for separating wet and dry garbage. Wet garbage is waste that could be sent to farms and then eaten by hogs. This strategy decreased what would be sent to the dump, much like modern recycling efforts do for the landfill. When some residents resisted sending wet garbage outside the city for other’s people’s hogs, Morel led efforts to improve public health by outlawing hog ownership within the city limits. To then further decrease the size of city dumps, she was a strong proponent of building incinerators in east, west and south Louisville.

Morel and the City Club were also involved in advocacy for im-proved sewers in Louisville. The issues from her day sound remark-ably similar to today. Sewer construction bonds had been approved in 1906. New sewers were built until 1915. More bonds were ap-proved in 1919. By 1923 more bonds were needed. Nall found that the city had 300 miles of sewers, but it was not enough. The oldest sections had been built in the 1850’s and were unable to meet the demands of 1923. Newly annexed parts of the city had no sew-ers. In certain parts of the city, when heavy rains came, sewers overflowed into the streets. Forty-six percent of 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.

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For seventeen years, Morel served as the public health chair for the Kentucky Federation of Women’s Clubs (KFWC), of which the Crescent Hill Women’s Club was a member. For several years in the 1940’s, Morel held this position at the national level. Nall found that “although tuberculosis was perhaps the most import-ant health issue to Morel, she also spent time educating the public and helping those affected by numerous other illnesses.” In 1916, one-third of all Kentucky deaths were due to tuberculosis. Morel worked in close collaboration with the KFWC to strengthen the work of Louisville’s two tuberculosis hospitals: Hazelwood and Waverly Hills.

Nall’s work describes Morel’s efforts as a branch of the Progres-sive Movement known as “municipal housekeeping,” citing Morel’s own words: “We wanted to take good housekeeping, as we know it in our own homes, and extend it all over the city.”

While in 1910, Morel may not have found gold on her Crescent Hill property; her lifelong commitment to public health for the en-tire community is an expression of the Golden Rule. Public health, clean water, working sewers, and healthcare have been invaluable to Louisville’s residents, and today we are indebted to Louise Morel for her efforts in advocacy and education.

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The Frankfort Avenue Business Association (FABA), would like to invite you, your family, and friends to participate in the 27th Annual Frankforts Avenue Easter Parade. Last year’s parade was a tremendous success and lots of fun for the whole family.

We are proud to announce our Grand Marshall this year is BILL SAMUELS, JR. “CHAIRMAN EMERITUS Maker’s Mark Dis-tillery” and, of course, THE EASTER BUNNY! Once again, we will be giving out “GOOD EARS” awards for the

Frankfort Avenue Easter Parade 2019

SATURDAY, APRIL 20th

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: Makeafloat,borrowUncleFred’sconvertible,dressupyourdog, 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 michaelle.warner1@gmail.com

most creative floats and participants. The Shriners, antique cars, homemade family floats, Hwang’s Martial Artists, The Talking Po-

lice Car, and the Mounted Sheriff ’s Posse will be back! Plus, plenty of free candy!

At the end of this year’s parade will be “TOP IT OFF,” an Easter Bonnet contest with lots

of great prizes from local Frank-fort Avenue merchants. Make plans to come out and celebrate

the return of spring on beautiful Historic Frankfort Avenue!

PLEASE MAKE NOTE THE PARADE NOW ENDS AT POPE STREET

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Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 20 for our annual Easter Egg Hunt on the grounds of the Peterson-Dumesnil House at 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-der, 4 to 6 year olds, and 7 to 11 year olds. Before the hunt begins there is time for little ones to enjoy a good story or two from the Crescent Hill Library Children’s Librarian inside the Peterson-Du-mesnil House beginning about 9:30 a.m. Prizes will be given out to those children who find the special eggs. All you need to do is

Save the Date!Saturday, June 1

It’s hard to believe, but the Crescent Hill Garden Club is celebrating its 25th Anni-versary Tour this year. This popular event attracts gar-den enthusiasts from all over Kentucky and neighboring states, who come to view Crescent Hill’s unique dis-play of urban gardens. The tour will feature 10 private gardens, showcasing creative gardening in smaller spaces.

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 from the tour are used to support garden and planting projects throughout the Crescent Hill area.

For more information, visit: www.crescenthillgardentour.org

The Crescent Hill Community Council’s Easter Egg Hunt

25th Annual Crescent Hill Garden TourBy Debbie Kamber, Crescent Hill Garden Club

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 Open House.

Your donation of any size is greatly appreciated. Your name will be listed on our website and in all event communications in recognition of your sponsorship. You can donate online or complete the form below and mail it with your check. Thank you for your support!

Payment: Check (make check payable to Crescent Hill Community Council) Mail check and completed form to: Crescent Hill Community Council – Development Committee301 S. Peterson AveLouisville, KY 40206

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bring them onto the front porch and trade them for a prize on the display tables. Everyone is welcome! Join us for a fun time!

After the Easter Egg Hunt we, the Crescent Hill Community Council, will be participating in the Easter Parade along Frank-fort Avenue. We will be meeting near St. Mark’s Episcopal Church about 10:30 a.m. if you would like to join us in the parade giving out candy. There’s lots of fun to be had greeting your neighbors and waving to the parade goers.

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You are invited to participate and/or nominate another person to sing in the Fourth Annual Karaoke “Money for the Bunny” fund-raiser to help offset costs of the 27th Annual Frankfort Avenue Business Association Easter Parade held on Saturday, April 20th. This is a super fun event and open to the public

The “Money for the Bunny” karaoke fundraiser will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2019 from 7-9 p.m. at The Hub Louisville, at 2235 Frankfort Avenue. The cost is $25 to sing or to nominate someone to sing. Entrance to The Hub will be free. Nominate a co-worker or even your boss to entertain the crowd and raise money for this neighborhood event. Come cheer them on, vote for them ($5.00 per vote) and help them win a great prize, not to mention bragging rights. We have a limited number of singing spots, so sign up quickly! Costumes are suggested (and appreci-ated!).

Thank-you for your support and participation! Please mail check and completed from to 1738 Frankfort Avenue, 40206.

FABA presents Money for the Bunny!

The Clifton and Crescent Hill Community Councils are seeking information about potential prob-lems and specific trouble spots from our neighbors in the Clifton and Crescent Hill neighborhoods. We want to make our community safer for you, your families, and all of us.

A joint committee from both neighborhoods will analyze the results of the survey and then work with our neighbors, the district, and the city on possible changes and actions.

Your input is very valuable so we are asking you to take a few min-utes to participate in this brief, anonymous survey.

Please click on the following link and answer a few questions: https://goo.gl/forms/FedBnbfOyxFQQXGJ3

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EASTER PARADE SPONSORSHIP LEVELSLevel 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.

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-ger, and better, featuring Grand Marshall, Bill Samuels Jr, Chair-man Emeritus, Maker’s Mark Distillery, the Shriners, antique cars, trucks and fire engines, dance teams, homemade floats, kids on bicycles, dogs with bunny ears and much more. And, of course, the Easter Bunny and candy, candy candy! But, we need your help.

Why should YOUR BUSINESS sponsor the 27th Annual Easter Parade, Saturday April 20, 2019?

Because it’s a wonderful opportunity to connect with families in Clifton and Crescent Hill, and visitors from around Louisville and southern Indiana who a end the parade every year.

Please note that the Deadline to Sponsor for 2019, March 6, 2019 to be on the Billboard. (Platinum and Gold level)

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And Crescent Hill has something that new neighborhood-centric developments like Norton Commons do not: we have institutions. St. Joseph’s Home, the Louisville Water Company Reservoir (and the grassy area across the street that I refer to as The Field of Dog Dreams), the library, Barett Traditional Middle School (one of the great examples of classic school architecture), three major churches and their impressive structures, the Peterson-Dumesnil House, and of course nearby Cherokee Park. Events can become institutions, too. The Fourth of July Picnic, the Easter Parade, the Olde Tyme Christmas. Institutions give a neighborhood character and create a sense of place, and we’ve got that.

But as I sit on the bench in front of the Peterson-Dumesnil House, watching my dog chase squirrels and reading a book from our library, I wonder what the the next 100 years will bring. One hundred years ago the Peterson-Dumesnil House was already 50 years old, but it looked the same then as it does today. Will the view be the same 100 years from now? Will the Farnsley house on Galt and the other stately homes nearby still be there? I believe they will. People will always need a place to live. Why not live in a neighborhood that is quiet, safe, friendly, welcoming, convenient to shopping and recreation, and rich with history and tradition?

Are all those good things guaranteed? Absolutely not. It’s up to us to continue to think about who we are, how we got here, and where do we want to go. Those kids at the library are counting on us.

It’s been 33 years since I moved into my condo in George Rogers Clark 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 taking away good memories. We have become a destination neighborhood.

Watching this rapid and beneficial evolution has been fun, but the pace of change is slowing. And that’s not a bad thing.

Clifton, which most people thought of as Crescent Hill until it developed its own distinctive ambience, is positively abuzz every night with dining and entertainment options galore. But there is a problem with parking, a problem Crescent Hill will never have due to the train tracks permanently taking up one half of the possible retail space along the Avenue. NULU is a phenomen. Rising from the ashes of industrial failures, this is a remarkable story, one that has garnered national attention. But there remains a shortage of affordable housing and basic groceries are miles away. Some would argue that the new heart of Louisville is cen-tered at Second and Main, where you can watch great women’s basketball, experience Lady GaGa, and then walk to fine dining and entertainment. But again, housing and basic staples are in short supply.

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 to drive to get to NULU or downtown, and I can even walk to Kroger if I want. So we enjoy the convenience and friendliness of our little bubble of civility.

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For our most high flying, patriotic July 4th enter-tainment schedule ever presented, you do not want

to miss The United States Air Force Air National Guard Band of the South at the 2019 Crescent Hill

4th of July Festival.

Website: www.music.af.mil/Bands/ANG-Band-of-the-SouthFacebook: www.facebook.com/AirNationalGuardBandoftheSouthYouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeFdvN-4Gqg

Please check our website at www.crescenthill.us for the most up-to-date schedule of events for the entire days activities and other scheduled performers.

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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 Barrier, the Air National Guard’s large rock band. They will take the stage to entertain folks with a wide variety of music. From Doo-Wop finger snappers to present day rock and pop tunes, complete with a horn section (think Chicago, Earth Wind and Fire, Motown) and a driving rhythm section, this group has something for everybody to love.

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-chestra, comprised of 30 of the most talented musicians in the Southeast region. This is their largest ensemble which serves as the primary performing unit. The Concert Band has provided musical entertainment throughout Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas, Ken-tucky, North Carolina, Alaska, Florida, Maine and the Dominican Republic. They also provide musical support for the staff and per-sonnel at McGhee-Tyson Air Force Base, located in Knoxville, TN.

The Vison of the USAF Bands is: Using the power of music to stir hearts and minds of audiences worldwide, we are world class communicators striving to:

• Inspire our Air Force and the great nation we serve• Communicate Air Force excellence• Foster positive, long lasting impressions of the Air Force and

The United States of America.

Founded in 1998, by Crescent Hill resident and former Crescent Hill Community Council president, Richard Jett, the Spirit of Crescent Hill Award was created to honor outstanding acts of community spirit in the neighborhood. Crescent Hill is blessed to have many wonderful people who love her and are willing to selflessly give their time and talents to make her one of the best places to live in the city. Businesses and institutions as well as individuals have been recipients of the Spirit of Crescent Hill Award. Those honored may be long-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 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 jcossa153@gmail.com with your suggestions and include a short paragraph as to why you are making the nomination. Awards are presented at the annual Dessert with the Mayor event scheduled each fall.

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.

4th of July Entertainment: Flying High in 2019 By Greg Smith, 2019 4th of July Entertainment Chairperson

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ambulances, parks, libraries, street maintenance and all the oth-er services Metro provides.

Louisville’s revenues are not growing fast enough to pay the pension bill from Frankfort while maintaining city services. On February 7, Mayor Fischer outlined a “devastating” series of cuts we would need to make in nearly every Louisville Metro Government department, including police, fire, and ambulance services, as well as closing library branches, fire stations, health clinics, community centers, pools and city golf courses.

While implementing efficiencies and belt-tightening is some-thing we should always be doing (49 Metro positions were elim-inated in the budget we approved last year), I don’t think we can find enough acceptable cuts to fund the new pension bill from Frankfort.

For several months, I’ve been working with the Mayor’s Office and other Council members on options to avoid at least some

For the second straight year, I am serving as chair of the Louisville Metro Council Budget Committee. The budget promises to be extraordinarily challenging this year, given the significant increase in pension ob-ligations we are obliged to pay because of a change in assumptions imposed by the Board of Trustees of the Kentucky Retire-

ment Systems.

Last year, our pension bill from Frankfort increased by $9.4 million. The increase will be bigger this year and within five years will be more than $50 million higher EACH YEAR than when the assumptions were changed. It’s likely to be closer to a $60 million increase. That’s a $50-$60 million ANNUAL new bill which we must pay, while continuing to fund police, fire,

Louisville’s Budgetby Councilman Bill Hollander

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From Councilman Bill Hollander 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.

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 kyle.ethridge@louisvilleky.gov

For more information please call 574.1109 or visit www.louisvilleky.gov/district9 Councilman Bill Hollander

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of the cuts, including an increase in revenues. The last city or county tax increase was more than 30 years ago. The city last increased its insurance premium tax, one of the few revenue streams available to us, even longer ago.

As we continue to work on the budget, we scheduled a D9 Community Conversation on the subject beginning at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, February 27 at Whitehall House and Gardens, 3110 Lexington Road.

You can also let me know your thoughts anytime by calling 574-1109 or emailing me at bill.hollander@louisvilleky.gov.

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The Peterson-Dumesnil House Foundation Board recently wel-comed three new members: Ann Adams, Stewart Smith, and Marcia Wilmet. We are excited to have their talent and enthusiasm on our board as we continue our mission of preserving this historic land-mark for community use and future generations to enjoy.

We would also like to welcome FABA (the Frankfort Avenue Busi-ness Association) to the House, where they will be holding their monthly meetings during the second quarter of 2019.

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.

P-D House Foundation Welcomes Three New Board Membersby Tony Kamber, PDHF President