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President’s Message … Fall is here !


B
reak out the jackets and improved feeling of security.
coats - fall has arrived! I am eager to see ground bro-
This is my favorite time ken on a facility so vitally im-
of year: the mornings are cool; portant to all of us.
the days are getting shorter; 2nd… There are plans
the grass gets cut a little less on the table to expand Olm-
frequently; and the leaves are sted South (formerly Iroquois
turning which makes for great Middle School) on Southern
scenery on road trips. Parkway through the demo-
By this time of year in lition of three neighboring
Beechmont the festivals have houses. The current plan for
passed and the Farmers Mar- expansion proposes addi-
ket has ended for the year. tional green space, additional
It may seem like the neigh- parking and a bus loop. If
borhood is winding down, but this expansion goes forward,
there’s a lot that goes on all it is the Association’s and the
year long. Participate and be School’s desire to maintain as
informed, have input and be a closely as possible the char-
positive impact in your neigh- acter and charm of Southern
borhood. We need volunteers Parkway.
willing to lead others or peo- The BNA invites your in-
ple willing to participate on quiries and questions and
a committee already moving you’re welcome to attend any
along. The Association meets of the monthly meetings.
year-around, where subjects With the holidays just around
important to all of us are dis- the corner, we encourage ev-
cussed. eryone to get involved now.
Which brings me to two Jeff Miller
important topics that I would
like to pass on here… BNA President
1st… The Firehouse lo- Ashland Ave.
cated on Ashland Ave will be
expanded. The city will build
a new facility in the existing
location with many upgrades.
This new firehouse will have
more room for vehicles, equip-
ment, meeting and training. It
will provide better protection
and, in my opinion, a more
appealing place to live. I see
this as an investment in our area, Fall in Beechmont
which impacts quality of life and an

www.beechmont.org beechmontky.wordpress.com
Tom Owen
Everybody’s Gotta
Be from Somewhere …
Close
Louisville Historian, UofL Archi-
vist and master storyteller, Tom Owen
will deliver an expanded version of
his popular neighborhood talk titled:
“Everybody’s Gotta Be From Some-
where---Close!” at 2:00PM on Sunday
November 22nd at the Clifton Center
in the Clifton-Crescent Hill neighbor-
hood.
Louisville is known for its neigh-
borhoods and nobody knows these
neighborhoods like Tom Owen. In
his 50-minute talk, Owen will explain
why California is called California and
how Fisherville, St. Matthews, Park-
land, and Okolona developed and so
much more. Owen says, “My plan is
to touch on the story of 50 or so neigh-

Christmas borhoods and then show portions of


six neighborhood videos we’ve pro-

Bazaar duced over the last decade. Following


that and as time permits, I take ques-
tions from the audience.”
and Bake Sale For nearly 20 years, Tom Owen has
experienced Louisville’s unique neigh-
Beechmont borhoods firsthand. His walking tours
have covered hundreds of miles as he
Woman’s Club slapped magnets on cast-iron building
fronts on West Main, skirted through
4516 S. Sixth Street monuments, markers, and memori-
als in our Downtown Government
Saturday December 5th Center, strolled backwards through
10AM - 3PM St. James Court, Portland, Butcher-
town and explored hundreds of other
A Christmas luncheon will be served. neighborhood nooks and crannies.
The cost of the luncheon is $10. Admission is free and open to the
public.
For reservations for the The Louisville Historical League
luncheon and Duckworks, Inc. are co-sponsors
of “Everybody’s Gotta Be From Some-
call Gene at 363-5039. where---Close!”
For more information call Morgan
Atkinson at 502-637-7840 or contact
him at mocoat@bellsouth.net.

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BNA Minutes Louisville Metro Police
BNA October Board Meeting Oct. 19th 2009 Crime Statistics
The meeting was called to order by Vice Presi- September 22 to October 19, 2009
dent Jeff Miller at 7:00P.M.
Number of
Board Members Present: Laura Speedie, Co- Reported
rey Koellner, Vi Thompson, Jeff Miller, Deb- Offense Type Offenses
bie Thompson, Linda Taylor, Bob Starck, Bruce
Homicide 0
Cantrell, and Rick Pickerill. Felony Assault 1
Board Members Absent: Liz Meisberg, Dottie Burglary (All types) 4
Krause, Deveney French, and Gary Guss Criminal Mischief / Vandalism 11
Guests Present: Lt. Joe Manning, Micah Fallo- Robbery (All types) 1
way, Pat Pride, and Donna Pickerill Auto Theft 1
Theft From Auto 1
Treasurers Report: D. Thompson reported on
our financial status and we currently have a bal- As reported in previous submissions, overall criminal activity is
ance of $5683. Report approved by Bob Starck down in Beechmont and Beat 6 compared with this time last year.
and seconded by Laura Speedie 4th Division, Beat 6 encompasses Beechmont as well as the areas
around Southside Drive to the intersection of Southland.
Crime Information: Lt. Manning reported on In the most recent Compstat report year to date compared with
crime in Beechmont area. Four Burglaries were 2008, property crime is down 19.8% and violent crime is down 7.3%
reported in the neighborhood, and the police on Beat 6, which encompasses the Beechmont area, with overall
have a suspect, but no arrests as of this meeting. crime in the division being down 12.4%. These are very good num-
Crime is down 12% in the fourth division. bers and shows the excellent relationship that your community has
with LMPD.
Pat Pride of the “Southwest Dream Team”, gave Blockwatches are a key weapon in the struggle to reduce crimi-
a presentation about the SDT’s plans in south- nal activity. If you are interested in forming a block watch for your
west Jefferson County. The SDT is comprised of street, please contact our Division Resource Officer, Officer Barbara
southwest area businesses. Their motto, “Grow in Bailey,
a productive way”, illustrates the philosophy the You may now use the Metrowatch system available on the LMPD
team wants to accomplish. Currently, they are website to track crime in a specific area. Simply click on the Me-
putting together a photo album of landmarks, trowatch link at www.lmpdky.org.
comparing old photos with new photos of the
same locations, to see how our area has changed Contact Information
over the years. If you have any photos please con- 4th Division
tact them at www.swdreamteam.org. 1340 South 4th Street
Louisville, KY 40208
Beautification Committee: Bob Starck reported 574-7010
on replacing some boards on the benches and re-
placing light bulbs at the Gazebo. D. Thompson Commander:
made a motion to pay up to $25 for supplies, sec- Major Steve Green steve.green@louisvilleky.gov
onded by C. Koellner. Also, Brightside Clean Up Sector 3 Commander:
is November 7th and we need volunteers. Lt. Joe Manning joseph.manning@louisvilleky.gov
Div.... Resource Officer:
New Business: the November 16th board meet- Ofc... Barbara Bailey barbara.bailey@louisvilleky.gov
ing will be held at firehouse at 6:00 P.M. Board
Members need to bring soft drinks and desserts.
At this meeting we will be electing board mem-
bers. Invite your neighbors out to our meeting,
The firemen make some fantastic chili, and we
need support for our many activities.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:25P.M.

Rick Pickerill - Secretary

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At the Iroquois Library …
ADULT PROGRAMS BOOK DISCUSSION
Alzheimer’s: Knowing the 10 Warning First Mothers: The Women Who
Signs, Plus Getting a Diagnosis Shaped The Presidents
Wednesday, November 4, 6:30pm by Bonnie Angelo
Presented by Catherine Delpont, Alzheimer’s Tuesday, November 10, 2pm
Association Community Education Coordinator
Walking Across Egypt
Healthy Holiday Food
Wednesday, November 18, 6:15pm by Clyde Edgerton
Learn some tips for healthy holiday food plan- Tuesday, December 8, 2pm
ning, including a food demonstration, presented
by Clarissa Cheatwood from the University of TEEN PROGRAMS
Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service. Anime Club
French Circle Thursday, November 12, 4pm
Saturday, November 21, 12:30pm Thursday, December 10, 4pm
Quilled Holiday Cards Teen Tuesdays
Tuesday, December 8, 7:00 pm 3:30-4:00pm
Learn a popular 18th century European Art and This program will end on December 15.
make a fancy, fun card for friends and family. Join us for engaging projects,
Call to register 574-1720 snacks and conversation.
Cultural Holiday Showcase
Saturday, December 12, 1:00-3:00pm CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Enjoy a sampling of customs from Art Studio
around the world, in addition to a Saturday, November 21, 10:30am
cookie contest, & a book sale. Saturday, December 19, 10:30am
Entries for the cookie contest must ar- All Ages
rive at the library by12:30.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Iroquois Library.

The Witches of Beechmont hold Annual Meeting


T
he witches of Beechmont
held their second annual
meeting at the home of
head witch Laura Hosbach on
Thursday October 26th.
The group had a most won-
derful time and even trooped
across the street and took over
the Gazebo at one point. As you
can see from the photograph,
they were a diverse group of
young and old witches, crones
and hags.
Broomstick races were held
and potions were brewed up
and consumed with abandon,
as were all manner of spooky
snacks and comestibles. The
cackling and whooping of the
witches could be heard for
quite a distance as they cavort-
ed through the autumn night.
See if you can tell which
witch was which....

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BNA Board Meeting 3rd Monday of Each Month


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BNA’s Annual General Meeting - November 16th
B
NA’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Monday November 16th at 6PM at the old Ashland Ave Firehouse on
Ashland at Fifth Street. The Firemen will make their usual Chili and we will have hot dog, soft drinks and deserts.

This is the meeting when we elect Board Members for the year. If you are a member in good standing you are eligible
to vote for and run for a board position. The neighborhood association is a totally volunteer run organization, we exist and
function totally dependant on our Board members, volunteers and general members.
Please come out and have chili and bring a neighbor with you that may not know about the association. This year will
be our last meeting in the old firehouse that was built in 1925. The old station will be torn down and replaced with a brand
new structure that will be able to hold the new larger equipment we have today. While we welcome the new station and the
better facilities it will have for our firefighters, the old station has served the neighborhood well all of these years and it will
be a bittersweet moment when it is torn down. Come out to the meeting and say good bye to the old place.

Beechmont’s New Fire Station

BNA’s Christmas on the Corner - December 4th


H
ere comes Santa Claus, here comes Santa Claus, right down South-
ern Parkway! He’s riding on a big red fire truck, instead of his usual
sleigh. Coming to greet all of Beechmont’s children waiting at the
Gazebo. Ho! Ho! Ho!
Please join us on Friday, December 4th, at 7:00 PM as we await Santa’s
annual arrival at the Gazebo at Southern Parkway at Woodlawn Ave.. Santa
will lead us in song as we walk to the library singing carols. Once there,
we’ll find plenty of cookies and hot chocolate to enjoy while the children
share their Christmas wishes with Santa.
We will also be having our annual cookie contest. If you’d like to par-
ticipate, please make sure you have your name and/or address and phone
number on your entry. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
Please have your cookies to the Iroquois library by 6:30 PM if you would
like to participate in the cookie contest. You can also donate cookies, even if
you don’t wish to participate in the contest! This is a free event. Thanks for
your support and we hope to see you at the Gazebo!

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www.beechmont.org
Address Service Requested
PO Box 14332
Louisville, KY
40214

BNA Board Members ... At your service


We are here to help you and we would also like your help.
Feel free to contact us with questions or comments, as well as to find out how you can get involved.
Jeff Miller - 368-7043 - President Corey Koellner - 548-4057
Debbie Thompson - Treasurer - 366-4614 Rick Pickerill -Secretary - 367-2652
Gary Guss - Bugler Editor - 523-8796 Bob Starck - 368-3179 -
Linda Taylor - 361-4136 Laura Speedie - Business 368-4256
Elizabeth Meisburg - 363-6981 Bruce Cantrell - 375-9805
Deveney French - 649-4692 Vi Thompson
Dottie Krause - 361-4047 Ryann Taylor - Teen Advisory Board Member

Beechmont Neighborhood Association □ I would like to serve on a committee concerning:


Membership Application (please print clearly) ______________________________________
Name : _____________________________________ □ I would like to volunteer for events.
Address______________________________________
Please contact me
Phone _______________________________________
□ I would like to serve on the Board of Directors
E-mail _______________________________________
_____ Family Membership ($7.50) I am interested in helping with:
_____Business Membership ($25) □ Beautification □ Publicity □ Events
Mail to: BNA PO Box 14332 Louisville, KY 40214 □ Public Affairs

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