The Call ofThe Pewee

Volume 48, No.10 www.peweevalleyky.org Oct, 2016

9/11 Memorial ServiesPewee Valley Fire Department

9/11 Fifteenth Anniversary Memorial

Sunday September 11th, 2016Pewee Valley Fire Station Two

2677 Ash Avenue11am until 6pm.

Join the Pewee Valley Fire Department as we commemorate the 15th Anniversary of the 9/11 attack. Meet your local Pewee Valley Firefighters and members from other Police, Fire and EMS agencies. Join us for a 4pm ceremony, remembering the tragedy and losses on 9/11. Light snacks will be provided to the public. Bring the children for a tour of the fire station and equipment and a meet and greet with your firefighters.

A CLOSING REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY WILL TAKE PLACE AT 6 PM

The Oldham County Singers, under the direction of Walter Anderson, will be hosting a 15 Year Anniversary Memorial for 9/11 victims. The singers will be joined with choir members from St. Aloysius Church, Pewee Presbyterian Church, St. James Episcopal Church, as well as members of their clergy, BS troop 477, and other local officials.

Oldham County Singers15 Year Anniversary Memorial

Sunday September 11th, 2016Pewee Valley Presbyterian Church

Family Life Center119 Central Avenue

6:15 pm. THE PUBLIC IS INVITED TO THIS

DAY OF REMEMBRANCE

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TheOldhamCountyHistoryCenterwillbehostingapublicarchae-ologydigfrom11a.m.-2p.m.onSunday,Sept.17,2017.Thisisacon-tinuing investigationat theGatewoodPlantation site, locatedoutsideofBedford,TrimbleCounty,Kentucky. It isassociatedwith freedomseekerHenryBibb,whowasenslavedatGatewoodPlantationbeforeescapingnorthtoCanada.InIpswich,CanadahebecamethefirstblackeditorofaCanadiannewspaperandardentabolitionist. ThroughoutBibb’sstrugglestoovercomeslavery,hebecamewelleducated and made many contacts throughout the United States.Al-thoughhediedbefore theCivilWar,hehasbeencitedbyabolition-ists Harriet Beecher Stowe and Frederick Douglass as someone whoinfluencedtheirthinking.ItishopedartifactsandinformationwillbediscoveredatthesitewhichdocumentsHenryBibb’snarratives.Thesenarrativescanbeaccessedatwww.docsouth.unc.edu/neh/bibb/bibb.html. Thisinvestigationispartofanongoingprogramtodocumentthear-tifactsandinformationoftheGatewoodPlantation.Todate,therehavebeen15differentinvestigationsatthesiteinvolvingschools,thegeneralpublic,historicalsocietymembersandteenswhohaveparticipatedin

PUBLICARCHAEOLOGYINVESTIGATIONSunday, September 17, 2017

11 am to 2 pm

summerworkshops.InJuly2016,theOldhamCountyHistoricalSocietywasawardedadesignationfortheHenryBibbEscapes/GatewoodPlantationsitefromtheNationalParkServiceforinclusioninitsNationalUndergroundRailroadNetworktoFreedomprogram.ThehistoricalsocietywasalsoawardedaseconddesignationthesameyearfortheholdingsinitsJ.C.BarnettLibrary&Archives. Childrenage13anduparewelcomeonthedigbutmustbeaccompaniedbyanadult.Participationisfree,butlimited.Reservationsrequired.CalltheOldhamCountyHistoryCenterformoreinformationat(502)222-0826orinfo@oldhamcountyhistoricalsociety.org. ThelastpublicdigoftheyearwillbeheldonSaturday,October14from11a.m.–2p.m.

AUGUST COUNCIL MEETING The regularmeetingof theCityCouncil ofPeweeValley, Kentucky was held on the Mon-day,August7,2017. InattendancewereMayorBob Rogers, Council Members Henry Walser,PaigeBjorn,BethanyMajor,andNormanSchip-pert.CityAttorneyJohnSinglerandCityClerkLaura Eichenberger were also present. CouncilMembersRexFlorenceandMichelePisanowereabsent.

FINANCIAL REPORT The Profit & Loss vs. Actual and BalanceSheetthroughJune30,2017fromtheTreasurerweredistributedintheCouncilMembermeetingpackets. MayorRogersreportedthatthisisthebegin-ningofanewfiscalyear.Wewillbeginworkingontheannualauditsoon.The2017PropertyTaxbillswillgooutsoon.

OPEN COMMENTS MikeLogsdonthankedeveryonefortheawe-someSummerFestival,statingthatitisnotjustagreateventforPeweeValley,butalsoforOldhamCounty. ResidentMaureenBishopstatedshewasdis-turbedabout thehistoricalordinancementionedin theJulyCallof thePewee.CouncilMemberBethanyMajorclarifiedthattheHistoricalSoci-etyisnotadvocatinganyordinancesandonlytheCityCouncilhasthepowertodothat.

OLDHAM COUNTY DISPATCH222-0111 or 911 for emergencies

OUR TOWNMayorBobRogers241-7340Roads&Drainage/Mowing/EnvironmentalBoardmayor@peweevalleyky.org

Council MembersPaigeBjorn445-2455WasteManagementbjorn@peweevalleyky.org

MichelePisano654-7400PublicSafetypisano@peweevalleyky.org

Otis“Rex”Florence243-3405Finance/Insurance/StormWaterflorence@peweevalleyky.org

BethanyMajor724-6817TownHall/Festivities/CentralParkmajor@peweevalleyky.org

NormanSchippert241-8448Sidewalks/CentralParkschippert@peweevalleyky.org

HenryWalser241-3010Communications/Website/ABCAdministratorwalser@peweevalleyky.org

City ClerkLauraEichenberger241-8343clerk@peweevalleyky.org

EditorPaulaKennedy241-4106editor@peweevalleyky.org

Police ChiefGregLarimore640-9664police@peweevalleyky.org

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POLICE REPORT Asusual,pettytheftsfromunlockedvehiclesare being reported. The best deterrent of thesetheftsistolockdoorsandwindows. ChiefLarimorehas received asmanycom-plaintsonwalkersasonspeeding.Pedestriansaretowalk(againstthetraffic)ontheshoulderoftheroad.Ifthereisnoaccessibleshoulder,pedestri-ans are to walk on the edge of the road, singlefile.

Total police activity for July:

TrafficStops-202TrafficCharges-81MotoristAssist-3Accidents-0DUI-1

CourtesyNotice-143CodeEnforcement-27CriminalInvest.-4SchoolPatrols-16Complaints-14

ANNOUNCEMENTS MayorRogersannouncedtheCityiscontinu-ingtocollectschoolsuppliesforChildreninCri-sis;and,isnolongeracceptingusedclothes. MayorRogersthankedeveryonewhopartici-patedintheCity’sboothduringOldhamCountyDay. MayorRogersthankedthesponsorsfortheirgenerousdonationstotheSummerFestival. The CASA Superhero 5K Run is Saturday,October 28th. Registration begins at 8 am.Therunstartsat9am.

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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTSMichele Pisano(PublicSafety):Noreport.

Bethany Major (Town Hall/Festivities/CentralPark):BethanyMajorthankedthePeweeValleyFireDepartmentforrunningthedunkingboothattheSummerFestival.TheannualArts&CraftsDayinPeweeValleysponsoredbythePeweeVal-leyWoman’sClub,St.JamesEpiscopalChurch,andPeweeValleyPresbyterianChurch,issched-uledforSaturday,October28th.(Duetolackofresponsefromvendors,thismaybethelastArts&CraftsDay). TheYuleLogwillbeheldonSundayDecem-ber3rd,5:30pmto7:30pm.AMovieinthePark

Ann Weingardt - Director

207 LaGrange RoadPewee Valley, KY 40056

(502) 243-2522

Ballet Jazz Hip-Hop Tap YogaAges Three to Adult

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SOILS 101Oldham County Cooperative Extension Ser-

vice is offering a class What You Need to Know to Grow Gardens and Crops on Saturday, Septem-ber 17th at 10 am. The class will be held at the Extension Office at 1815 North Highway 393 in LaGrange. Please contact the office at 502-222-9453 to RSVP.

HISTORY HOUNDSIt’s time for History Hounds again. Chil-

dren ages birth to preschool can visit the Oldham County History Center each Thursday morning to explore history. There will be all kinds of ac-tivities to help them learn about the world around them and their place in it. The fall season (Aug 18 through Dec 8) will focus on different aspects of nature. History Hounds is a free educational outreach program that will include crafts, music, storytelling, games and taking a look at artifacts relating to Oldham County’s history.

Programs are held on Thursdays from 10 to 11am in the Rob Morris Educational Building on the History Center Grounds. Registration is not necessary. For more information call the History Center at (502) 222-0826. History Hounds is sponsored by Project Guild of LaGrange.

- Larry Z. Smith and Judy R. Smith to Tracee and Matthew Brown, Lot 44, Block D, Lloydsboro, Maple Avenue $90,000.

PEWEE PROPERTY TRANSFERS

COLONEL WILLIAM OLDAHMOldham County Judge-Executive David

Voegele has helped design a commemorative coin to recognize contributions to the construction fund for a statue of county namesake Colonel William Oldham.

Voegele said the 2.25-inch coins will provide a token of appreciation for anyone who has contrib-uted to the statue.

Oldham County Fiscal Court agreed to com-nmision artist Matt Weir to build the statue. It is expected to cost between $128,500 and $134,000. Currently, Voegele has raised $93,000 and sales of the coins may help raise the rest of the funding needed. A minimum donation of $35 is necessary to receive a coin. Colonel Oldham was an officer in the Revo-lutionary War and served as sheriff of Jefferson County, VA., which includes modern day Oldham County. He was among 120 members of the Colo-nial army who marched from Virginia to Boston covering a distance of 600 miles within 23 days. He also served under Geroge Washington at Valley Forge.

Reprint from The Oldham Era, Glen Jennings, Reporter

nightandaConcertintheParkwillbescheduledfortheFall.

Norman Schippert(Sidewalks):RepairworkiscompleteonthepathwayinthePark.

Henry Walser (Communications/Website/Alco-holic Beverage ControlAdministration): HenryWalser thanked the Pewee Valley Fire Depart-mentfortheirquickandthoroughactioninput-tingoutthefiresofhisneighbor’sgarages.Light-eningstruckoneanditburnedtothegroundbutnotbefore setting anotherneighbor’sgarageonfire.

Rex Florence (Insurance/Finance/Water Qual-ity):Noreport.

Paige Bjorn (Waste Management/Recycling):Noreport.

Bob Rogers (Roads&Drainage/EnvironmentalBoard/Mowing):MayorRogersreportedthattheapproachatMuirsLaneoffHighway146attherailroadcrossingwillbegrounddownandasphaltreplaced.ThesamewillbedoneonWooldridge.TheCitywillpiggy-backon theCountyon thenext asphalt contract; and, thendeterminewhatroadstodonext.

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Pewee Valley CemeteryEstablished 1871

Burial Sites Available

David Gleason 553-2840Bert Stoess 241-4202

8712 Ash AvenuePewee Valley, KY 40056502.551-8160

Handicap Accessible

Oldham County Physical Therapy

Shannon D. Snider P.T., CSCSKaren Snider P.T.

P. O. Box 615309 LaGrange Rd.Pewee Valley, KY 40056

Office: (502) 243-6868fax: (502) 243-6867

EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONEffective August 17th CodeRed will no

longer provide emergency notifications in Old-ham County. Anyone currently signed up with CodeRed MUST register with the new Emer-gency Notification System, which is RaveAlert/Smart911. Residents are encouraged to signup online at www.oldhamcountyky.gov. Simply click on the Smart 911 logo to sign up. Any resident who does not have access to the Internet can call 225-5115 to sign up manually. The new service allows individuals and fami-lies to sign up not only to receive emergency no-tifications, but also to provide key information to call takers that can be used during an emergency call to 911. All residents are highly encouraged to sign up for emergency notifications, important general notifications and to share information with Emergency Management. Residents DO NOT have to provide any personal or identifying information to sign up.

Stop by Town Hall and see the oil painting “Central Avenue” donated by Charles and Alice Booker.

TOWN HALL NEWS

The City Council of the City of Pewee Valley will hold a public hearing to collect public comments concerning its proposed road fund expenditures in the upcoming fiscal year. The public hearing will be held at the next City Council Meeting, Wednesday, Sep-tember 7, 2016, 7:00 p.m., at Town Hall, 312 Mt. Mercy Drive, Pewee Valley, Kentucky.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

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OCTOBER COUNCIL MEETINGThe regular meeting of the City Council of

Pewee Valley, Kentucky was held on Monday, October 4, 2016. In attendance were Mayor Bob Rogers, Council Members Henry Walser, Rex Florence, Paige Bjorn, Norman Schippert, Bethany Major, and Dick Filippini. Also in atten-dance were John Singler, City Attorney and Laura Eichenberger, City Clerk.

FINANCIAL REPORT TheProfit&Lossvs.ActualthroughAugust2016andtheProfit&Lossvs.ComparisonBal-ance Sheet reports through September 2016 from the Treasurer were distributed in the Council Member meeting packets. Mayor Rogers report-edwewouldprobablyhave the report from theauditor in the next 60 days.

OPEN COMMENTSJohn Bishop stated again how much he ap-

preciates the restoration of Town Hall.

POLICE REPORT ChiefLarimore remindseveryone thatwiththe cooler weather a lot more people are out walking. Be sure to stay on the side of the road andwearreflectiveclothing.Theopenburnbanexpired October 1st. Before you burn, please call Oldham County Central Dispatch at 222-0111 and let them know.

Chief Larimore reported that St. Aloysius has painted the wooden sign poles white as stipulated bytheCouncilupontheapprovaloftheirTempo-rary Sign Permit Application last month.

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502-241-2101PLUMBING INC.

After Hours Service Now AvailableP. O. Box 464 Pewee Valley, KY 40056

www.crestwoodplumbinginc.com

Our TOwnMayorBob Rogers 241-7340Roads&Drainage/Mowing/EnvironmentalBoardmayor@peweevalleyky.org

Council MembersPaige Bjorn 445-2465Waste Managementbjorn@peweevalleyky.org

Dick Filippini 241-1237Public Safetyfilippini@peweevalleyky.org

Otis “Rex” Florence 243-3405Finance/Insurance/StormWaterflorence@peweevalleyky.org

Bethany Major 724-6817TownHall/Festivities/Parkmajor@peweevalleyky.org

Norman Schippert 241-8448Sidewalksschippert@peweevalleyky.org

Henry Walser 241-3010Communication/Website/ABCAdministratorwalser@peweevalleyky.org

City ClerkLaura Eichenberger241-8343clerk@peweevalleyky.org

EditorPaula Kennedy 241-4106editor@peweevalleyky.org

Police ChiefGreg Larimore 640-9664police@peweevalleyky.org

OLDHAM COUNTY DISPATCH222-0111 or 911 for emergencies

Upon approval of payment of outstandingbills,theCouncilvotedunanimouslytoadjourn.

OPEN COMMENTS MikeLogsdonaskediftheothersideofthetracks facing the St.Aloysius School, could betrimmed.MayorRogersrespondedthathewouldaskthemowingcrew. John Bishop stated what a fine job GlennRowlandisdoing(pickinguplimbsandgarbagefromthesideof theroad,andkeepingthetreeswateredandtrimmed).Mr.BishopthankedGlennRowlandforhiswork.

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SIGN UPNOW

Adult and Youth (ages 9-12) Archery Lessons - Sessions start in August at Wendell Moore Park. Cost $55 per person.

O.C. Parks & Recreation225-0655

PEWEE VALLEY CALENDAR OF EVENTSACTIVITYDATE FOR INFORMATION

Wed, Sept 7 7 pm - Pewee Valley Town Council Meeting. Pewee Valley Town Hall241-8343

Mon, Sept 19 7 pm - Pewee Valley Environment Board Meeting - Town Hall, Pewee Valley

Pewee Valley Town Hall241-8343

Tues, Sept 27 7 pm - Mayor’s Night In 5 Pewee Valley Town Hall241-8343

Sun, Sept 25 6-8 pm -Pewee Valley Concert in the Park - Music by the Whiskey Bent Valley Boys. Bring a lawn chair.

Project Guild of LaGrange(502) 507-2855

Sun, Sept 11 11 am - 6 pm - Pewee Valley Fire Department 9/11 Fifteenth Anniversary Memorial -2677 Ash Avenue

Pewee Valley Town Hall241-8343

CHILDREN IN CRISIS Belowaretheitemswearecollectingthismonth.ItemscanbedroppedoffatTownHall,312,Mt.MercyDrive,Monday--Friday,9:15a.m.to12:30p.m.(oryoumaycalltoarrangeforadrop-offtimeor make an individual pick-up arrangement, if necessary--241-8343). Your generosity is making a dif-ference in young lives in our county!

FamilyItemsNeededThisMonthWhisFood staples: peanut butter, canned goods, applesauce, soup, boxed mac and cheese, etc.

Mon, Sept 19 7 pm - Pewee Valley Fire Protection District Board Meeting- 8607 Foley Ave, Pewee Valley

Pewee Valley Fire Station241-0025

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Pewee Valley CemeteryEstablished 1871

Burial Sites Available

David Gleason 553-2840Bert Stoess 241-4202

8712 Ash AvenuePewee Valley, KY 40056502.551-8160

Handicap Accessible

Oldham County Physical Therapy

Shannon D. Snider P.T., CSCSKaren Snider P.T.

P. O. Box 615309 LaGrange Rd.Pewee Valley, KY 40056

Office: (502) 243-6868fax: (502) 243-6867

EMERGENCY NOTIFICATIONEffective August 17th CodeRed will no

longer provide emergency notifications in Old-ham County. Anyone currently signed up with CodeRed MUST register with the new Emer-gency Notification System, which is RaveAlert/Smart911. Residents are encouraged to signup online at www.oldhamcountyky.gov. Simply click on the Smart 911 logo to sign up. Any resident who does not have access to the Internet can call 225-5115 to sign up manually. The new service allows individuals and fami-lies to sign up not only to receive emergency no-tifications, but also to provide key information to call takers that can be used during an emergency call to 911. All residents are highly encouraged to sign up for emergency notifications, important general notifications and to share information with Emergency Management. Residents DO NOT have to provide any personal or identifying information to sign up.

Stop by Town Hall and see the oil painting “Central Avenue” donated by Charles and Alice Booker.

TOWN HALL NEWS

The City Council of the City of Pewee Valley will hold a public hearing to collect public comments concerning its proposed road fund expenditures in the upcoming fiscal year. The public hearing will be held at the next City Council Meeting, Wednesday, Sep-tember 7, 2016, 7:00 p.m., at Town Hall, 312 Mt. Mercy Drive, Pewee Valley, Kentucky.

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE TheSouthOldhamRotaryClubishostingtheirSixthAnnualSouthOldhamRotaryBour-bon&WineTastingonFriday,September8th6:30-9:30pmatYewDellGardens locatedat6220OldLaGrangeRd,Crestwood,KY. WhatbetterwaytospendtheeveningthanstrollingthrubeautifulYewDellGardensview-ingthegroundsandplantings,whilehavingtheopportunity tovisitover25 stations featuringover70variousbourbonsandwinesandpar-takingofcateredhorsd’oeuvres.Asilentauc-tionaswellaslivemusicbytheMistyMoun-tainStringBandaddtotheentertainment. Proceedswillbenefitlocalandinternation-al projects.Tickets are $75 per person.Tick-etscanbepurchasedfromanySouthOldhamRotarian or online at www.southoldhamrota-ryevents.org. A list of bourbon & wines be-ingpouredcanbefoundontheclub’swebsitewww.southoldhamrotary.org.

BOURBON AND WINE TASTING