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Community Meets To Talk Issues
 About 75 people gathered September 10th at the Fairdale Lions Club to talk about how we can work together toward the key goal of making our community a safe and economically strong place to live and work. Key issues we looked at included:
- Map of District 13--28,500 people (redistricted 2010)
- Current Projects in the works:
o Roundabout-- $5.5million
o Mt. Holly Sidewalk--$250k,
o Paving and sidewalk repair
- Fairdale Area Amenities/Resources:
o Fairdale Library--$2million 2 yrs old
o Jeff Co Clerk DMV Office 1 yr old
o Senior Nutrition Center 9-1 daily
o Fairdale Ministries M-W-F 9a-12n
o Lions Club--2nd/4th Tuesdays 7pm
o Fairdale Community Club--2nd Thursdays 6:30pm
o Woodcrafters--Tuesdays 9a-12n
o Quilters--Mondays 2-4pm
o Fairdale Youth Baseball League, Inc.
o Hornbeck Park Swimming Pool & Splashground
We sincerely appreciate Stephanie Lanham, owner of Floral Grind, for organizing this meeting and Pam Shofner, Pres. Fairdale Lions Club, for assisting at the meeting. We also thank the following who were on hand to share information:
- Ellen Hesen, Mayor’s Office Chief of Staff
- Mary Ellen Wiederwohl, Louisville Forward
- Vanessa Burns, Director of Public Works
- John Cosper, Engineer Public Works
- Craig Allen, Engineer Public Works
- Todd Hale, LMPD Resource Officer
- Jennifer Rubenstein, Louisville Independent Business Assn. -- "Keep South Louisville Weird"
- Jeff Donohue, State Representative District 37
- Linda Duncan, School Board Representative District 5
Networking Meeting September 18th |
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When: Thursday, September 18, 12N-1PM
Topic: Your Business, Your Taxes
Location: Kenwood Heights Christian Church - 5620 New Cut Road - Louisville, KY 40214
Cost: Catered Lunch - Members - $8.00 (unless prepaid) / Non-Members - $10.00
Register/RSVP online
SW Women’s Group Shares Leadership Louisville Offer
The Leadership Louisville Center has reached out to the Southwest Women’s Roundtable with a special offer. The Leadership Center is very interested in getting more women from south and southwest Louisville into their programs, so they are offering a 50% discount for the September Focus Louisville program (Sept. 25 – 27) to the ladies of the Southwest Women’s Roundtable. For more information, contact Jennifer Stevens 561-5231 or jstevens@leadershiplouisville.org.
Next Liberty Tax Class in Oct.
Learn New Skills - Earn Extra Income!
Tax time is around the corner, and Liberty Tax has plenty of positions available. Liberty Tax Service's Basic Income Tax classes cover recent tax changes, and all facets of individual income tax preparation. No prior tax experience needed. Seats fill up quickly. The following dates are available:
Oct. 6th - Nov. 27th - Mon/Weds ir Tues/Thurs at 9am-12pm or 6pm-9pm. For information call 966-8417.
September 19th: National POW-MIA Recognition Day
The US Defense Prisoner of War/Missing Personnel Office lists 1,641 missing from Vietnam War as of Sept. 1, 2014. This office continues to search, investigate and account for missing war personnel from WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Cold War Era (1946-91), and Gulf Wars. The most recent recovery and burial with military honors was Sept 4, 2014 (missing since 6-5-1944 in Saipan.)
Jefferson Co. POW-MIA from Vietnam War are:
1. Alan P. Mateja USAF Major b. Jul 29, 1945 Missing Feb 1, 1980 Crash in North Vietnam
2. William P. Milliner USA Chief Warrant Ofcr b. Jun, 12, 1950 Missing Dec 6,1978 Helicopter Crash
3. Martin W. Prather USMC Lance Corporal b. Jun 12, 1947 Missing Sep 5, 1967 Small Arms Firefight
National POW-MIA Recognition Day is always the 3rd Friday in September. On this day, by law, the POW-MIA Flag should be on display at all federal facilities.
200 Years on the Ohio - Sept. 20 & 21 - Farnsley-Moremen Landing
Clothing – Tools – Weaponry – Period Craft – Meet “Mr. Lincoln” – Tours – Special Exhibits & Demos – 1860’s Style Baseball
Admission: $6 Adults / $5 Seniors (60+) / $3 Children (6-12) / $15 Family Rate (2 adults w/ up to 3 children)
Sponsored by Metro Council members: Welch (District 13), Blackwell (District 12), Fowler (District 14) and Yates (District 25)
 World Affairs Council Intern Opportunities
WAC is looking for bright interns and volunteers to help increase their capacity to do more. If you know of students with an interest in international affairs or areas, such as marketing, development, design, research or communications, please refer them to WAC. They offer lots of active hands-on experiences for students. Also, there is opportunity to apply for a scholarship to attend the 2015 WACA National Conference. For more details, contact xy.zhao@worldkentucky.org. |
