L-R Park Manager Rita Stosberg Lt Governor Stephen L Henry state senator Julie Rose dedication Stephen L Henry Fieid July 1997 PAYS OFF U William Allison dub belong River City iadio Controllers flying northeast corner EP Tom Sawyer State 4 Louisville Kentucky 22 years building development approached petit boundaty filed suit asking us leave ioise issue fonzing us vacate - - violation Academy &onauh AMA safety guidelines approaches outside over homes being new Leutenant Governor ater uner time Pepmg site park t section eds However e view est site denied Instead letting end decided fight rights State Park users continue pursuit happiness taking steps obtain new flying site First used media went public story club members spoke reporters gave on-camera interviews Headlines read As Grounding Hobby Planes Nears Sawyer Options Sought After 2 Decades Park Club Fights Stay Airplane Hobbyists May Land New Sawyer Site Model-plane Club Again Hits Turbulence Tom Sawyer Park plight received attention being told solely point viewopponents getting licks too However still what wanted events being related most-powerful force livespublic opinion second thing relations person comprehensive pr members cI present case er Jay Mealy zero would pri out state 1 up Committee Tourism got committee c higbli Jays uresentation its n value oi mon US re Con D \ft always staunch supporter club stronger comments came State Representative Steve Riggs D southeast Jefferson county case could have statewide ramifications said state parks bending over backwards pacify business interests build border parks need concerned park users park favorable recommendation hand committee able obtain 60-day trial period fly new site no problems during trial period promised five-year contract one-year options renew ecstatic excitement shortlived Soon other battles fight November 13 1996 about 20 local homeowners attended Park Foundation Board meeting brought petition signed 103 residents stating noise clubs airplanes hurt property value Because concerns Parks Commissioner notified us going take another look new site definitely good news Although new hurdle clear two valuable supportersone Park Manager Ms Rita Stosberg strong advocate types recreational activities park including activities other competitive sports felt Radio Control models provided activity ages other valuable supporter newly elected Lt Governor Stephen L Henry Armed support individuals got back fight collected 1100 names petition stating liked having us flying park drove around located home someone lived signed petition protesting flying sites location found 17 residences 103 could actually hear airplanes 10 17 homes faced four-lane highway located between field houses other seven homes park boundary north end site made decibel dB readings 17 locations findings showed traffic noise louder sounds aircraft commotion highway around 75 dB noises airplanes generating 55-58 dB reading very close what normal ambient sound readings passed information Lt Governor Henry reviewed facts expressed complete support River City Radio Controllers acquiring new flying site July 291997 new five-year contract hand dedicated new flying fieldthe Stephen L Henry Field Among dignitaries guests club members present some clubs Junior Wings Modelers picture taken Lt Governor learned important lesson during quest new flying site People govemment approachable can strongest allies case very grateful proud state representatives believe people self-serving interests should able dictate state park activities hope success story will inspire other clubs fight pursuit happiness total club effort Did cost money Indeed did worth final headline says State Gives Plane Club OK Fly SawyerRadio Controllers Win Long Dispute 1998 45 Ten homes faced field across four-lane highwaySeven homes near park boundary north end field William R Allison Information Officer River City Radio Controllers 2814 Murray Hill Pike Louisville KY 40242 Lt Governor Henry some clubs Junior Wings members Youth participation important aspect clubs presentation legislative body
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/06
Page Numbers: 44, 45
Edition: Model Aviation - 1998/06
Page Numbers: 44, 45
L-R Park Manager Rita Stosberg Lt Governor Stephen L Henry state senator Julie Rose dedication Stephen L Henry Fieid July 1997 PAYS OFF U William Allison dub belong River City iadio Controllers flying northeast corner EP Tom Sawyer State 4 Louisville Kentucky 22 years building development approached petit boundaty filed suit asking us leave ioise issue fonzing us vacate - - violation Academy &onauh AMA safety guidelines approaches outside over homes being new Leutenant Governor ater uner time Pepmg site park t section eds However e view est site denied Instead letting end decided fight rights State Park users continue pursuit happiness taking steps obtain new flying site First used media went public story club members spoke reporters gave on-camera interviews Headlines read As Grounding Hobby Planes Nears Sawyer Options Sought After 2 Decades Park Club Fights Stay Airplane Hobbyists May Land New Sawyer Site Model-plane Club Again Hits Turbulence Tom Sawyer Park plight received attention being told solely point viewopponents getting licks too However still what wanted events being related most-powerful force livespublic opinion second thing relations person comprehensive pr members cI present case er Jay Mealy zero would pri out state 1 up Committee Tourism got committee c higbli Jays uresentation its n value oi mon US re Con D \ft always staunch supporter club stronger comments came State Representative Steve Riggs D southeast Jefferson county case could have statewide ramifications said state parks bending over backwards pacify business interests build border parks need concerned park users park favorable recommendation hand committee able obtain 60-day trial period fly new site no problems during trial period promised five-year contract one-year options renew ecstatic excitement shortlived Soon other battles fight November 13 1996 about 20 local homeowners attended Park Foundation Board meeting brought petition signed 103 residents stating noise clubs airplanes hurt property value Because concerns Parks Commissioner notified us going take another look new site definitely good news Although new hurdle clear two valuable supportersone Park Manager Ms Rita Stosberg strong advocate types recreational activities park including activities other competitive sports felt Radio Control models provided activity ages other valuable supporter newly elected Lt Governor Stephen L Henry Armed support individuals got back fight collected 1100 names petition stating liked having us flying park drove around located home someone lived signed petition protesting flying sites location found 17 residences 103 could actually hear airplanes 10 17 homes faced four-lane highway located between field houses other seven homes park boundary north end site made decibel dB readings 17 locations findings showed traffic noise louder sounds aircraft commotion highway around 75 dB noises airplanes generating 55-58 dB reading very close what normal ambient sound readings passed information Lt Governor Henry reviewed facts expressed complete support River City Radio Controllers acquiring new flying site July 291997 new five-year contract hand dedicated new flying fieldthe Stephen L Henry Field Among dignitaries guests club members present some clubs Junior Wings Modelers picture taken Lt Governor learned important lesson during quest new flying site People govemment approachable can strongest allies case very grateful proud state representatives believe people self-serving interests should able dictate state park activities hope success story will inspire other clubs fight pursuit happiness total club effort Did cost money Indeed did worth final headline says State Gives Plane Club OK Fly SawyerRadio Controllers Win Long Dispute 1998 45 Ten homes faced field across four-lane highwaySeven homes near park boundary north end field William R Allison Information Officer River City Radio Controllers 2814 Murray Hill Pike Louisville KY 40242 Lt Governor Henry some clubs Junior Wings members Youth participation important aspect clubs presentation legislative body
