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President David James (D-6) and several Members of the Louisville Metro Council on Thursday, October 10th officially unveiled the 2019 Edition of the “Art in City Hall” Exhibit which features the work of Louisville Visual Artists.
“There was a very positive response throughout the year when the public got the chance to see the wide range of artists and visual talent, we have in Metro Louisville,” says President James. “Art in City Hall will once again allow us to showcase beautiful works of those artists in an historic setting.”
“Art in City Hall” works in partnership with the Commission on Public Art to use the public lobby areas and hallways of all three floors in Historic City Hall as a display area to showcase these visual arts.
“We are excited to welcome an amazing group of Louisville artists to exhibit their work at City Hall. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience visual art in a civic building where the community gathers and shares dialogue,” said Sarah Lindgren, Public Art Administrator for Louisville Metro Government.
Louisville has a strong history of arts and cultural expression. When City Hall was built in the 1870s artists and craftsmen created a detailed façade including a locomotive with billowing steam and animals to represent the city’s identity and economic strength. Now, 150 years later, we still look to artists to communicate the distinctive identity of our city with many creative voices.
Over the summer, two members of the Louisville Metro Council, Councilwoman Paula McCraney (D-7) and Councilman Anthony Piagentini (R-19), volunteered to be part of a committee to review works of visual artists for the program.
“I was honored to serve on this year’s selection team. Art is a unique expression of an artist’s complex imagination. Artwork has different meanings to different people, and it will be interesting to hear comments throughout the year about how these chosen pieces speak to the heart and soul of employees and City Hall visitors,” said McCraney.
“Louisville is home to so many great artists such as our musicians, actors and ballet company to our visual artists who we recognized today. Our use of City Hall to share these wonderful works is an excellent way to remind the public that it is government’s job to create a safe and vibrant city so that all of our citizens have the liberty and freedom to enjoy the beauty and majesty of great art,” said Piagentini.
Art in City Hall includes six Louisville artists showing a wide variety of techniques in painting and mixed-media collage.
Those artists in the exhibit are:
- Ann Adamek
- William Duffy
- Beverly Glascock
- Jill Gross
- Shawn Marshall
- Yunier Ramirez
“Art in City Hall is a yearlong exhibit. The Council is honored to be part of an effort that we hope it continue in the coming years as we join many areas where Louisville artists show their talent and remind us that the arts have a very important place in our society,” said President James.
To learn more about Metro Louisville’s Commission in Public Art and its mission, go to: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/public-art/commission-public-art
It is one of the oldest community events in Southwest Jefferson County and this weekend, the 89th Annual Fairdale Community Fair will get underway with fun for everyone.
“This Fair has such a special place in the hearts of the people of Fairdale and this area and I want to commend the Fairdale Fair Board for another year of hard work and dedication,” says Councilman Mark Fox (D-13). “This experience is much like the old county fairs where people would come out to just see what’s going on, talk to friends and see exhibits, ride some rides and have a good time.”
The theme of this year’s event is “It’s Fall Y’all”.
The Fairdale Community Fair gets underway on Thursday night, October 10th with rides and then continues through Saturday night October 12th. All events are located at Fairdale Elementary and the Fairdale Playtorium, 10104 Mitchell Hill Road.
One of the highlights of the Fair every year is Saturday’s parade which begins at 12:00pm at Fairdale High School. There are some 21 entries in the parade this year which will leave the high school and continue down Fairdale Road then on to the fair. One of the special things about the parade is candy thrown by various groups to the crowds on the sidelines.
At the Playtorium, there will be a Homemakers Contest, Sweet Shoppe and Book Sale. Booths supporting local youth leagues, churches, cub scouts, the 4H, National Guard, local PTAs and of course the Fairdale Fair info booth will also be on hand.
On Stage for the Fairdale Community Fair:
- Friday, October 11th
- Step-N-Out Dance
- Hard times and the Big Nickle Band
- Saturday, October 12th
- Jeff Thomas
- Legacy School of Dance
- Turning Point
- Jenni Carr
“Fall is in the air and I want to encourage everyone to come out and join us for fun, entertainment and rides this weekend,” says Councilman Fox.
For more information about the 89th Annual Fairdale Community Fair, contact fairdalefair2019@gmail.com .
Photo: Louisville Metro Council
President David James is praising the enforcement effort of Solid Waste Management Services officers as the 11th vehicle of the year is impounded for illegal dumping in District 6.
“It is important that everyone know these officers are serious about catching any illegal dumping in our city,” said the President. “We, on the Metro Council, continue to send out the message that if you dump illegally anywhere in our districts or neighborhoods, you will be caught, and it will be costly.”
This latest impoundment occurred after SWMS Enforcement located and impounded this Ford F-150. It was witnessed on surveillance cameras being used to dump a mattress and construction debris in District 6 on September 21st and September 28th.
According to SWMS, Enforcement Officers were able to track down the vehicle in the 3500 block of River Park Dr. The illegal dumper admitted that he was working on a property and was given money to dispose of the material properly but chose instead to dump it behind a vacant property.
As a result, the illegal dumper received a citation with a fine of $1000. There is also a fine of approximately $250 for impound and storage fees.
Councilman Bill Hollander is putting out the call for volunteers to help clean up D9 by participating in the 9th District’s Annual Fall Community Cleanup on Saturday, October 19th.
“I hear people complain about litter all the time. Here’s an opportunity to get out and help pick up trash and debris,” says Hollander.
Volunteers should plan to meet at 8:30 am at the corner of Brownsboro Road and Lindsay Avenue. They will be provided with bags, gloves and t-shirts on a first-come, first-served basis. Before the cleanup begins, volunteers will enjoy coffee and breakfast provided by Heine Brothers’ Coffee and the Clifton McDonald’s.
“I encourage everyone to come out and join us. Brightside has been a great partner with us over the years and this is a chance to show pride in our community,” says Hollander.
For more information or to sign up, please contact the Councilman’s office at 574-1109 or email kyle.ethridge@louisvilleky.gov.
October is usually a month associated with orange and black. However, the Louisville Metro Council is focusing its attention on pink to let everyone know it’s time to do something to fight a killer.
For the rest of the month of October, the Historic City Hall Clock Tower at Sixth and Jefferson Streets will glow pink as a reminder that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month.
“The Metro Council stands with the American Cancer Society to encourage Louisville to screen, self-examine and test for early detection of breast cancer,” says Councilwoman Keisha Dorsey (D-3) who chairs the Metro Council’s Health and Education Committee. “Too many lives and families have been devastated by this disease and we encourage everyone to follow through with a checkup. Early detection can help defeat this killer.”
Aside from the Clock tower, The Metro Council chambers are adorned in pink ribbons at each Council members desk and pink flowers of every type in bowed vases are on either side of the President’s Desk.
“We hope pink will serve as a reminder that lives from all over Metro Louisville have been touched by breast cancer,” says Council President David James (D-6). “Anything we can do to bring awareness to prevention of this disease is a priority for many of us on this Council.”
“We truly appreciate Metro Council’s support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. By encouraging women – and men – to learn more about the disease, early detection and screening, Council is taking the lead toward a healthier Metro,” says Erica Kellem Beasley, executive director for the American Cancer Society in Kentucky.
Breast cancer information and statistics:
- 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.
- After skin cancers, breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed among U.S. women, and the second leading cause of cancer death among women after lung cancer.
- In 2019, approximately 268,600 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed among U.S. women, and 41,760 women will die from the disease.
- The overall breast cancer death rate has decreased consistently since 1989, attributed both to improvements in early detection (through screening as well as increased awareness of symptoms) and treatment, for a total decline of 40% through 2017. As a result of this decline, 375,900 breast cancer deaths have been averted in U.S. women through 2017.
- In 2019, there are more than 3.8 million breast cancer survivors (women).
- In 2019, about 2,670 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in men. About 500 men will die from breast cancer.
The Metro Council is also encouraging the community to get involved with the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk. It will take place on Sunday afternoon, Oct. 27, at a new location, Cardinal Stadium. Registration opens at 12:30 p.m.; walk begins at 1:30. The event is free and open to the public and raises funds for breast cancer research, patient support programs, and early detection and prevention programs.
For more information and to register, go to http://makingstrides.acsevents.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=77432
To learn more about breast cancer and services, go to http://www.cancer.org/content/cancer/en/cancer/breast-cancer.html .
Photo: Louisville Metro Council
It began as a simple idea back in 1969, and today C&S Machine and Manufacturing Corporation was honored by Councilwoman Keisha Dorsey (D-3) for its commitment to the community and its impact on the local economy in Metro Louisville.
“It may be hard for many people to believe but what began as a simple idea between two men in a small garage has grown into the thriving business that C&S has become today,” said Councilwoman Dorsey during a special ceremony to commemorate National Manufacturing Day.
Back in 1969, Robert Steele and Ronnie Cook founded C&S General Machine in a small garage on Cook’s Property. By 1980, the company expanded and located to 3828 Fitzgerald Road and was renamed C&S Machine and Manufacturing Corporation.,
It is a full CNC production plant, specializing in precision production parts, large and small. It has built a loyal customer base by offering dependable and high-quality machine shop services. The company has 50 employees, runs three shifts and serves many industries in the region.
Today, Ryan Steele, grandson of one of the founders is the fifth president of the company.
“We should take this opportunity to say thank you to local companies like these. They believed in an idea, believed in the community and decided to make their future here in District 3 and Metro Louisville. C & S has made a considerable difference and impact in our community,” said Dorsey.
For more information, contact Councilwoman Dorsey’s office at 574-1103.
Photo: Louisville Metro Council
This Saturday, President David James (D-6) will pay tribute to the community work of the Reverend Fred Johnson by unveiling an Honorary Street sign in his name.
“Reverend Johnson continues to be an example to all of us because of his caring spirit for all, including young people of our community,” said President James. “We honor his caring spirit with this sign and our thanks for all his dedication and hard work.”
President James will join family and friends on Saturday, September 28th at the Southwest corner of 7th Street and Algonquin Parkway to unveil an honorary street sign marking “Reverend Fred Johnson Way.”
Reverend Johnson has been an ordained minister in Louisville since 1986. He has played an active role in Louisville Metro particularly as a board member of the NAACP Interdenominational Ministerial Coalition in which he worked alongside other pastors and assisted to encourage, engage, and empower others.
He is a member of the Southwest YMCA. He has worked with the youth sports program as the boys’ basketball coach in which young individuals have an opportunity to be mentored, encouraged, inspired, as well as increase their spiritual growth.
Reverend Johnson is the Co-Founder of the Black Firefighter Association of Louisville and his foresight built a strong following among professional black firefighters by providing current and relevant news to them which promoted meaningful discussions and potential solutions to professional and personal issues and addressed social and health awareness.
The Metro Council unanimously approved the Resolution honoring Reverend Johnson and calling for the street sign in August of this year.