In conjunction with the Kentucky Harm Reduction Coalition, Councilman David Yates will be holding a FREE training on Overdose Prevention. This class is aimed at teaching families of potentially addicted individuals how to help seek treatment and administer the drug Narcan that can save the lives of overdosing individuals.
If someone you know may be abusing drugs, this class could help you save their life, in more ways than one. Seriously consider attending this class at the Southwest Regional Library.
 US 31W work zone
scheduled to move north on October 2
Louisville, KY (September 28, 2015) –
The first section of asphalt pavement replacement on US 31W (Dixie Highway) is
wrapping up this week. Soon contract crews will move north to begin the
next phase of work.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
(KYTC) is overseeing a $14.5 million contract for pavement replacement on US
31W (Dixie Highway) in Jefferson County between Stonegate Manor Drive and
Greenwood Road (mile points 6.6 to 11.7).
Work began in mid-August on the section
of US 31W between Stonegate Manor Drive and Bethany Lane. This first
construction phase will be completed by week’s end and a traffic shift on the
next section of pavement is scheduled for Friday evening, October 2.
Crews
will move the work zone north on US 31W between Bethany Lane and Valley Station
Road (mile points 7.7 to 8.6). Lane shifts will begin after 9:00 p.m. on
Friday and the new traffic pattern will be in place by 10:00 a.m. on Saturday
morning. This phase of construction is scheduled for completion by mid-November.
This project involves removing the
asphalt down to the original concrete pavement. An intermediate material is
being installed as a means to prevent reflective cracking between the concrete
and asphalt layers. Base and surface layers of asphalt are being paved to
complete the roadway.
The
project is divided into four sections of work on US 31W:
- Stonegate Manor Drive to Bethany Lane (mile points 6.6
to 7.7)
- Bethany Lane to Valley Station Road (mile points 7.7
to 8.6)
- Valley Station Road to West Pages Lane (mile points
8.6 to 10.5)
- West Pages Lane to Greenwood Road (mile points 10.5 to
11.7)
Contract crews are removing the existing asphalt,
installing the intermediate layer and repaving the roadway in each section
before moving to the next one.
During
daytime hours, two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction on US
31W. Lane closures will occur on weeknights in the northbound direction from
9:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. Closure times for the southbound direction are from
9:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. Weekend lane closures are permitted from 9:00
p.m. until 10:00 a.m. the following morning on Fridays and Saturdays.
Motorists
do not have access to the continuous center turn lane in the work zone along US
31W. This turning lane as well as the shoulders on both sides of the road is
being used to accommodate traffic shifts. Left turning lanes are being provided
at the signalized intersections.
While
the entire project will not be complete until summer 2016, motorists will have
access to all five lanes of US 31W during the Thanksgiving and Christmas
holiday season and the winter months. Traffic will be returned to its normal
configuration between November 15 and April 1.
Hall
Contracting of Kentucky, Inc. was awarded this contract with construction
scheduled for completion by June 30, 2016.
The date and duration
of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays
occur. Dial 511 or log on to 511.ky.gov
for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of
Kentucky. You can also get traffic information for the District 5
counties at www.facebook.com/KYTCDistrict5
and www.twitter.com/KYTCDistrict5
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 Three Northern Additions of Colonial Gardens to be Removed
Emergency demolition
will protect historic portion of building.
In an effort to stabilize the two-story historic portion of Colonial
Gardens, located at Kenwood Drive and New Cut Road, the three northern
additions of the building must be removed immediately. Recent inspections by
the Office of Construction Review determined the additions to be in a state of
structural failure with threat of imminent collapse.
Asbestos removal has been completed at the site in anticipation of
demolition beginning later this week by contractor Wooldridge Construction
Group. The removal of the additions will include work to secure the newly
exposed areas of the remaining building to be weather-tight. Underhill
Associates will begin working with the city on design plans for the future of
the site.
“The Iroquois Neighborhood Association sees the demolition of the
non-contributing portion of Colonial Gardens as a step in the right direction,”
said Stefanie Buzan, Preservation Committee Director for Iroquois Neighborhood
Association. “It will help to stabilize the historic portion of the building
and make it safe for the community until the Underhill Associates begin their
renovation. We look forward to Underhill's completing the project.”
The Colonial Gardens building is an iconic feature located across from Iroquois
Park in south Louisville. Citizens sought to designate the structure as a local
landmark in 2008. To foster redevelopment, the property was purchased by the
city in 2013.
Underhill Associates, which has lead the development and rehabilitation of
Westport Village and the historic Germantown Lofts, will bring their expertise
to Colonial Gardens with a proposed adaptive reuse project.
“We are excited to begin moving the project forward to determine the final
look and design,” said Colin Underhill. “This stage of the work will help us
not only begin to mold the image of the project, but also hone in on the end
users. Colonial Gardens will be a special place for all in the City to enjoy.”
Redevelopment will establish Colonial Gardens as a key anchor to south
Louisville and Iroquois Park once again.
 A free bulk waste and junk drop-off event for all Jefferson County residents will be held on Sunday, November 1, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Waste Management Outer Loop Landfill, 2673 Outer Loop. Now is the time to get rid of bulky items not accepted by regular garbage collection such as appliances, furniture and mattresses. Residents are asked to separate metal items from other junk. The metal is recycled, saving valuable space in the landfill. Freon will also be properly removed from appliances.
Items that will not be accepted during the drop-off event include yard waste (grass, limbs, leaves, etc.), hazardous materials, paint, tires and commercial trash. The event is in addition to regular bulk waste disposal available throughout the year at the Waste Reduction Center located at 636 Meriwether Avenue. Up to three household items, are accepted free of charge during regular operating hours Tuesday - Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Materials such as oil and lead-based paints, lawn fertilizers, batteries and household chemicals may be taken to Louisville Metro’s Household Hazardous Materials Collection Center, known as HAZ BIN, located at 7501 Grade Lane. The center is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. There is no charge for Louisville residents for HAZ BIN services. The junk disposal day is a partnership between the Louisville Metro Division of Solid Waste Management and Waste Management of Kentucky.
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 October 24, 2015 - 9:00am to 1:00pm
Want to safely get rid of those old prescription drugs or shred some documents you don’t need anymore? Then come to the free Drug Toss and Shredding Event sponsored by Metro Public Works, Metro Police and Metro Council on Saturday, October 24. Citizens can protect themselves from identify theft and divert unused medications from the waste stream or misuse by bringing documents and drugs to the event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 978 Phillips Lane on the former Executive Inn lot.
There is no limit on the amount of material residents may bring. Businesses may not participate in this event. All paper materials will be shredded on site and recycled to make materials such as compost, tissues and toilet paper. Qualified items include documents, discs, hard drives, credit cards and other confidential materials. Shredding donated by the Louisville Branch of Shred-It Louisville. The Drug Toss will be done as a drive-through event. Bring expired or unused medications, bulk or loose tablets and capsules, or medications that should have been kept cold but were not. Black out all personal information on ALL medication containers that will be tossed. For safety reasons, we cannot accept sharps, needles, lances, cosmetics, personal care or hygiene items.
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 The Louisville Dream Center will host it's
annual "Donation Only" yard sale on Saturday, Oct. 3rd. at 8am.
This sale is a "Donation Only" sale,
which means we place no price on anything, and only request the buyer make a
donation to the Center. This method has proven to be very effective in raising
money for the outreach efforts of the LDC food pantry, clothing closet, homeless
outreach and "Jobs.
https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleDreamCenter
 $20 family golfing special offered during October weekends
“Golftober” is back! Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation will offer
an affordable family golfing package at its nine golf courses each weekend in
October.
For only $20, a family of up to four members can play 9 holes at any Metro
Parks course. The $20 includes greens and carts fees, and families can take
advantage of the deal after 4:30 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays during
October.
This years, families have an extra “mulligan” weekend to take advantage of
the special. The golf special is available Oct. 2-4; Oct. 9-11; Oct. 16-18 and
Oct. 23-25 and Oct. 30-Nov 1. Families are encouraged to book a tee time in
advance at the golf course of their choice.
The special also applies to the newly-opened “Footgolf” course at Bobby
Nichols Golf Course.
Metro Parks and Recreation also announced that Charlie Vettiner Golf
Course, located in southeast Louisville, has retained its designation as a
"Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary” through the Audubon Cooperative
Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses, an Audubon International program.
To reach certification, a course must demonstrate a high degree of
environmental quality in a number of areas including environmental planning,
wildlife and habitat management, outreach and education and water quality
management.
About Metro Parks Golf:
Louisville's nine public golf courses offer a quality golfing experience at
some of the most affordable prices in the nation. Each course has its own
unique character, and some consistently rank among Kentucky's best and most
challenging courses. Metro Parks operates nine municipally-owned golf courses
that are challenging to everyone from beginners to scratch golfers. For more information,
visit http://www.louisvilleky.gov/MetroParks/golf.
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Bobby Nichols Golf Course, 4301 E. Pages Lane,
502/937-9051 (9 holes)
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Charlie Vettiner Golf Course, 10207 Mary Dell Lane,
502/267-9958 (18 holes)
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Cherokee Golf Course, 2501 Alexander Road,
502/458-9450 (9 holes)
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Crescent Hill Golf Course, 3110 Brownsboro Road,
502/896-9193 (9 holes)
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Iroquois Golf Course, 1501 Rundill Road,
502/363-9520 (18 holes)
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Long Run Golf Course, 1605 Flat Rock Road, 502/245-9015
(18 holes)
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Seneca Golf Course, 2300 Pee Wee Reese Blvd,
502/458-9298 (18 holes)
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Shawnee Golf Course, 460 Northwestern Parkway,
502/776-9389 (18 holes)
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Sun Valley Golf Course, 6505 Bethany Lane,
502/937-9228 (18 holes)
For more information:
Call (502) 456-8134 or visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/parks/golf-courses
 The Louisville Fire Department and Civil Service are now accepting
applications for the position of Fire Recruit.
The application deadline has now been extended to October 23.
To apply, you must:
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Go to http://louisvilleky.gov/government/human-resources/services/find-or-apply-job
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Click on Find
or Apply for a Job, and then click on the position title Fire Recruit 40 HR in
the list of job links.
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Follow the on-screen instructions to submit an
application.
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 Early
Registration for Elderly and Disabled Residents Begins Oct. 1st
LIHEAP (Low
Income Home Energy Assistance Program) is a federally funded program that
provides financial assistance to help low income residents pay utility bills.
The Subsidy component of LIHEAP begins Nov. 4, 2015.
Pre-registration opportunities will be offered beginning Oct. 1st for
those residents who are on a fixed income, and who are elderly (age 60 or over)
or disabled receiving social security, SSI, pension or Black Lung benefits.
Click here for eligibility requirements
and click here for a list of the early
registration sites.
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 JOIN US FOR AN EXCITING EVENING
Hear Untold Stories of Refugees
Enjoy Live Entertainment
Eat Ethnic Food
Walk Through an Interactive Refugee Experience
WHEN: Thursday, October 15, 2015, Doors Open at 6:00 PM
Program from 6:30 – 9:00 PM
WHERE: Mellwood Arts Center, Event Room #3, 1860 Mellwood Avenue, Louisville, KY 40206
Tickets: Individual Tickets – $25.00, Table of 8 – $150.00
TICKET REGISTERATION
http://refugelouisville.com/tickets
SPONSOR THE EVENT
http://refugelouisville.com/sponsorship/
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