Maps Reading
The article "The Whys of Knowing Where" by Bill Doolittle (November issue) was very intriguing. Over the last 10 years or so, we have had guests staying with us from Russia, Ukraine, Moldova and, most recently, Tajikistan. We are always amazed at their knowledge of world geography and of several languages.
In the pop quiz, I missed question 4 and the Big Sandy in question 6. I only speak English. Obviously, my geography and language skills need working on. It is so important to give our students, from an early age on, and older people, this global knowledge of language and geography. Then maybe we will be better able to understand the world and its people around us. Only in this way will the U.S. and our people continue to be a positive influence in our world today while respecting each culture.
Inzez White, Louisville
School Colors
I read with great interest the article "Busing in the Balance" (November issue). A quote by June Hampe of Jefferson County Public Schools struck me: "When you look at parts of the community, like the West End, that have for many years been African-American enclaves, they’re still there, and they’re just as much an enclave as they ever were."
The tone of that quote, to me, implies that being black is a disease. . . . When anyone accepts their identity as a source of pride, no matter who they are, they can achieve. The poor can work up through social programs and strong personal determination and leave the ghetto behind. But until they stop using race as a perceived handicap — the real obstacle is money — then they will be left behind.
There should be no fear in an all-black or all-white school.
Kathy Cail, Louisville
Corrections
Due to reporting errors in the story "Garage Grandeur" (October), the business Garage Source was misidentified as Garage Solutions and an incorrect phone number for Todd Stengel Construction was provided. The correct number is 895-8181. Also, due to incorrect information received for the October "Designer Spotlight," interior designer Marvin L. Dyer’s academic degree was listed as a bachelor’s degree rather than an associate’s degree.
The Dining Out review of Westport General Store in the July issue gave incorrect hours for the restaurant. It is open Tuesday-Thursday, 5-9 p.m. and Friday-Saturday, 5-10 p.m. Lunch is served Saturday from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
