Friday, January 31, 2014

Shelby Park Fire

Left to Right: Major Patrick Dalrymple, Lt. Colonel Glen Nally and Chief Greg Fredrick of the Louisiville Fire Department, discuss the damage done to a three-home house fire Tuesday morning off the corner of Ormsby Ave. and Hancock St. October 29, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Left to Right: Major Patrick Dalrymple, Lt. Colonel Glen Nally and Chief Greg Fredrick of the Louisiville Fire Department, discuss the damage done to a three-home house fire Tuesday morning off the corner of Ormsby Ave. and Hancock St. October 29, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Louisville firefighters rest and get assessed by paramedics after fighting the three-home house fire off of Ormsby Ave. and Hancock st. October 29, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Major Mary Taylor checks Louisville firefighter, Shawn Brown's, blood pressure. October 29, 2013.(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)
Major Mary Taylor checks Louisville firefighter, Shawn Brown's, blood pressure. October 29, 2013
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)


Louisville Firefighters assess the scene of the three-home house fire. October 29, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Jessica Massie comforts her dog, Roxie after being displaced from her home due to the Tuesday morning fire. Massie was asleep in her home with her boyfriend and two kids when a neighbor knocked on their door to alarm them of the fire. All got out safely without any injuries. October 29, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Displaced by the fire, Shirley Turner, left, Barbara Phelps, center, and David Randall, keep warm with blankets donated by the American Red Cross. October 29, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Barbara Phelps looks at the damage done to her second story apartment. October 29, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Lauri Martin, a volunteer with the American Red Cross, speaks with Barbara Phelps about her needs after the three-home fire. October 29, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Lauri Martin, a volunteer with the American Red Cross, speaks with Shane Wilson about his needs after the three-home fire. October 29, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Shirley Turner, left, Barbara Phelps, center, and David Randall, standby after their apartments were destroyed in the 3-home fire. October 29, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)


"Once Upon a Time" Halloween Celebration at the Louisville Free Public Library

Matthew Palmer, 3, brandishes his sword while walking into the "Once Upon a Time" Halloween Celebration at the Louisville Free Public Library main branch on York St. October 18, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Disguised as A Jack-O-Lantern, Ethan Holtsclaw, 5, participates in the donut eating competition.
October 18, 2013.(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Joshua Helfrich, 2, and his sister, Abbey Helfrich, 5, march through the atrium of the Main Branch of the Louisville Free Public Library on York St., during the "Once Upon a Time" Halloween Celebration. October 18, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Christal Walden searches for clues during the scavenger hunt during the "Once Upon a Time" Halloween Celebration at the Louisville Free Public Library. October 18, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Kate McKune holds her son,Graham Lowery, 1, while they watch a performance at the "Once Upon a Time" Halloween Celebration at the Louisville Free Public Library. October 18, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Lindsey Gessner, of Stage One, performs a scene from the book, "The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything". October 18, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Lindsey Gessner, of Stage One, performs a scene from the book, "The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything". October 18, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Seth Brown, 6, makes ghost foam. October 18, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Hayden Lowery, right, and her sister Clare Lowery, squirm after touching slimy noodles. October 18, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Jamie DeVore reads the story "Me and My Dragon Scared of Halloween" to her son, Will DeVore. October 18, 2013.(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Kids enjoy a performance by Steve Haffner known as "Steve-O The Magician. October 18, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Steve Haffner, :Steve-O The Magician", performs on stage during the "Once Upon a Time" Halloween Celebration at the Louisville Free Public Library. October 18, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Steve Haffner, "Steve-O The Magician", performs on stage during the "Once Upon a Time" Halloween Celebration at the Louisville Free Public Library. October 18, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Apollo Homb, 3, shows off his dragon costume. October 18, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

2013 JAMFest

Girls from Indianapolis, Indiana's, Gymnastics Unlimited, watch Lindsey Mitchen and her squad from Power Cheer Precision practice before their performance.  October 6, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

From left to right: Sydney Snawder, Brooklyn Sumerll, Mallary Gruse, Emma Coury, Eva McKenly, Kennedy Frye and Anna McGee wait behind stage before their performance. October 6, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Savannah Dean jokes with members of her Gymnastics Unlimited team before taking the JAMfest stage.
October 6, 2013.(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Maddie Lukens prays with her Rage Athletics cheerleading squad behind the JAMfest stage. October 6, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Avon, Indiana's, Rage Athletics, puts there hands together for a pre-performance hype chant. October 6, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Coach and Asst. Director Mallory Stark, for the Wabash Valley Rebels, from Terre Haute, IN, directs her cheerleaders in a pre-performance practice behind the JAMfest stage. October 6, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

(Serrita Bell cheers on the Alpha All-Stars. October 6, 2013. Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Alpha All-Stars', Breanna Green, strikes a pose during her squad's performance on the JAMfest stage. October 6, 2013.(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Fierce All-Stars coach, Brandi Myers, cheers on her Franklin, IN, squad. October 6, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Overwhelmed by the commotion, Alexis Beasley, right, covers her ears while Maddie Halkyard, left, reaches for candy and other free items being thrown into the crowd. October 6, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Crimson Kimble hugs Victoria Lee France, back turned, after her Destiny All-Stars cheerleading squad won the 1st place Small Senior 2nd Division Award at 2013 JAMfest in Louisville, KY. October 6, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Ira Ryan hypes up his Alpha All-Stars cheerleading squad during a pre-performance practice. October 6, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Kayla Hearn puts lipstick on Wanda Stevenson, of the Alpha All-Stars, behind the JAMfest stage.October 6, 2013.(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Girls from the Next Step Elite All-Stars, hold hands while anxiously awaiting to take the stage at JAMfest.
October 6, 2013.(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Girls from the Next Step Elite All-Stars, hold hands while taking the stage at JAMfest. October 6, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

JAMfest trophies sits backstage. October 6, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Rodrianna Burns, top left, Shekiah Perkins, top center, and Raniece Bryant, top right, pose while completing a pyramid during their performance with their Alpha All-Stars squad. October 6, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Mya Dean, top, and Romya Sheffield, bottom, pose while creating a pyramid with their Alpha All-Stars cheerleading squad. October 6, 2013.(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Claire Casey performs a toe touch alongside her Indiana Elite Couture cheerleading squad. October 6, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Kennedy Garris cheers on the JAMfest stage with her Indiana Elite Couture cheerleading squad. October 6, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Indiana Elite Couture's Junior Level 3 squad creates a pyramid during their performance on the JAMfest stage.
October 6, 2013.(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Alaina Kerpsack, of Indiana Elite Couture performs on the JAMfestt stage. October 6, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Indiana Elite Couture head coach, Emily Barton, speaks to her squad after their JAMfest performance. October 6, 2013.(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Keyerra Wilis, of Citywide Xtreme, from Xenia, OH,  cleans up her lipstick shortly before her performance.
October 6, 2013.(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Kiesrtson Hall has glitter put on by Michaela Davies, while Taylor Larch does Hall's hair.October 6, 2013.
(Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)

Makena Everman, left, and Haylea Crandall, of Cheer Pride All-Stars, watch there performance on the Cheerflux screen. October 6, 2013. (Matt Herp/Special to the Courier-Journal)