People are Talking about Let’s Paint the Town!
I left Princeton in 1977 and had not been back until my 25th high school reunion in 2002. It was sad to see how far downtown had declined. Stores were closed; some were even boarded up. Princeton, Kentucky, looked like a dying town. This May, I returned to visit some old friends and was thrilled to see the changes along Main Street. Stores were open and the storefronts clean and painted. This was the downtown I remembered from my youth. On behalf of my long ago but not forgotten youth… Thank you. I am looking forward to taking my sons to Princeton this summer and boring them with tales from my past, just like my father did to me. Again congratulations to you and the rest on the great job with downtown.
A voice from the past – Sam Ruth (Cindy Ruth Cash’s brother), Commissioner for the Commonwealth, Frankfort, KY
Let’s Paint The Town is the greatest effort to bring Greenville back to a greater vigor it once knew. The buildings are just a part of the project. The fellowship you guys have making this a reality is just as important. Kinda like bringing an idea, no,,, a dream to life
– Barry Duvall, Muhlenberg County Native
Grass roots efforts are the best all around, most effective and community building….inspiring….definitely makes me want to come see their towns….awesome….community with passion….be the change you want….fun to hear what can be done with volunteer labor….a low cost approach that can succeed….encouraged that it can be done….every conference there is that one session that is why we come; this was it!!
– Comments from Participants who attended the “Let’s Paint the Town!” session at the 2009 National Main Streets Conference, Chicago, Illinois
It was inspiring to talk with you this morning about Let’s Paint the Town. We would welcome the addition of your film presentation for our campaign… Thank you for beginning what is sure to become a national movement.
– Janet Hitchcock, Main Street Program Manager, Defiance, Ohio
You need to be congratulated for bringing in Mr. Sam Koltinsky and “Let’s Paint The Town!” program. That was one excellent presentation last night, and it really hit the mark with all of the attendees that I spoke with. There couldn’t be a better program for Portage. This program will be very well received here and embraced by our community.
– Karl N Kindschi, Badger Planning Group, Portage, Wisconsin
We would like to get on the list for painting. We already have the paint here at the store ready to go.
– Jon at H&H Pools and Spas, 312 Dewitt Street, Portage, WI
Wow…if we can pull together a lot of volunteers and do what other towns have done, I can only imagine how awesome Cook Street (at the least) would look. How welcoming this would be for passers by.
– Joanne Boggs, Portage Citgo, Portage, Wisconsin
Of particular note is the significant impact that this “Let’s Paint the Town” emphasis has had on the economy of our city. Without exception, every downtown merchant has experienced a large increase in both customer traffic and in sales! Most of the merchants have been pleasantly surprised at this obvious benefit of the revitalization program. Many merchants have commented on the increase in “out-of-town” customers who are visiting their shops/stores.
– Ben VanHooser, City Administrator, Greenville, Kentucky