Veterans Day is an official United States holiday that honors people who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces, also known as veterans. It is a federal holiday that is observed on November 11th. It coincides with other holidays such as Armistice Day and Remembrance Day, which are celebrated in other parts of the world and also mark the anniversary of the end of World War I (major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, when the Armistice with Germany went into effect). The United States also originally observed Armistice Day; it then evolved into the current Veterans Day holiday in 1954.
U.S. President Woodrow Wilson first proclaimed Armistice Day for November 11, 1919. In proclaiming the holiday, he said
“To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations.”
The United States Congress passed a concurrent resolution seven years later on June 4, 1926, requesting that President Calvin Coolidge issue another proclamation to observe November 11 with appropriate ceremonies. A Congressional Act (52 Stat. 351; 5 U.S. Code, Sec. 87a) approved May 13, 1938, made the 11th of November in each year a legal holiday: “a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as ‘Armistice Day’.”
In 1945, World War II veteran Raymond Weeks from Birmingham, Alabama, had the idea to expand Armistice Day to celebrate all veterans, not just those who died in World War I. Weeks led a delegation to Gen. Dwight Eisenhower, who supported the idea of National Veterans Day. Weeks led the first national celebration in 1947 in Alabama and annually until his death in 1985. President Reagan honored Weeks at the White House with the Presidential Citizenship Medal in 1982 as the driving force for the national holiday. Elizabeth Dole, who prepared the briefing for President Reagan, determined Weeks as the “Father of Veterans Day.”
U.S. Representative Ed Rees from Emporia, Kansas, presented a bill establishing the holiday through Congress. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, also from Kansas, signed the bill into law on May 26, 1954.
Congress amended this act on June 1, 1954, replacing “Armistice” with “Veterans,” and it has been known as Veterans Day since.
Free offers, discounts for service members on Veterans Day
Proof of military service required. Note: Not all franchise locations participate in their national chain's Veterans Day programs. Contact your nearest establishment to make sure they are participating.
Applebee’s -- Veterans and active duty military receive a free meal from a limited menu, on November 11.
Bob Evans -- Veterans and active military personnel receive a free breakfast from a select menu on November 11.
Buckhead Mountain Grill -- Veterans and active military personnel will be treated to a free entree and a drink on November 11.
Bonefish Grill -- Customers with military ID get a free order of Bang Bang Shrimp on November 11.
California Pizza Kitchen – Veterans and active military receive a complimentary entrée from a special menu on November 11
Chili’s -- Veterans and active military service members get a free entrée from a limited menu on November 11
Cracker Barrel -- Veterans get a complimentary Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake dessert during lunch and dinner on November 11
Denny’s -- Active, inactive and retired military personnel get a free Build Your Own Grand Slam on November 11, from 5 a.m. to noon at participating locations.
Fazoli's -- Fazoli’s is celebrating Veterans Day by offering a free “Build Your Own Pasta Bowl” to veterans and active duty personnel of the armed forces on November 11.
Veterans and active duty military personnel will have the opportunity to build an individualized, delicious pasta bowl at their local Fazoli’s. Additionally, children will have the chance to create “Thank You” cards for U.S. troops on Tuesday, Nov. 10, as part of Fazoli’s Kid’s Night activity. Fazoli’s will send the personally crafted messages to our troops as a token of gratitude for their service. .
Golden Corral -- Golden Corral Restaurants' Military Appreciation Night free dinner will be available on November 11, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Military retirees, veterans, active duty, National Guard and Reserves are all welcome.
Hooters -- Veterans and active duty military get a free meal from a select menu at participating locations on November 11.
IHOP-- On November 11, participating IHOP Restaurants offer veterans and active duty military free Red, White and Blue pancakes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Jiffy Lube -- Jiffy Lube will be providing a free oil change to veterans on November 11.
Kentucky Derby Museum -- In support of Military Appreciation Day, the Kentucky Derby Museum invites all veterans and active duty military personnel to enjoy free admission on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2015. Veterans and active duty military should a present a military ID for entry. Churchill Downs Racetrack will also offer free general admission for racing and a 10-percent discount will be offered in both the Museum’s Finish Line Gift Shop and the Churchill Downs gift shop.
Kentucky Humane Society -- The Kentucky Humane Society in Louisville is offering a Pets for Vets adoption special on November 11. Veterans, active-duty military families and reservists who show their military I.D. or proof of service will pay no adoption fees for dogs age one year or older and cats four months or older at any KHS adoption center.
Krispy Kreme -- Krispy Kreme is offering a free doughnut and small coffee to all veterans on November 11 at participating locations.
Little Caesars -- Veterans and active military members receive a free $5 Lunch Combo from 11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m. on November 11.
Logan’s Roadhouse -- In addition to the 10% military discount offered every day, military and former military guests will also receive a free dessert on November 11.
Louisville Zoo -- To honor those who are serving and who have served our country in military service, the Louisville Zoo is offering active and retired military and their dependents FREE general admission on Veterans Day –Wednesday, November 11. Those wishing to participate should bring a military identification card and present it at the Zoo’s admission windows.
Military families will also receive 50% off food and beverage and 10% off retail in the Zoo’s gift shops on Wednesday, November 11. Those wishing to participate should bring a military identification card and present it at the point of purchase.
Active military receive free admission year-round at the Zoo. Active military dependents and retired military receive 10% off admission year-round. Military personnel are encouraged to check with the Leisure Travel offices at their bases in advance of their visit for other available discounts.
Meineke -- Meineke offers free oil changes with military ID on November 11.
Max & Erma's – On November 11, participating Max & Erma’s locations are offering veterans and active military personnel a free Best Cheeseburger in America Combo meal.
O’Charley’s – Veterans and active duty service members get a free $9.99 meal on November 9, as well as free pie on November 11.
Olive Garden – On November 11, all veterans and current service members get a free meal from a limited menu. Family members dining with them enjoy 10% off of their meals.
Orange Leaf Yogurt -- Veterans and active duty military get a free cup of froyo on November 11.
Outback Steakhouse – All active and former service members receive a free Bloomin’ Onion and a beverage on November 11. Outback is also offering active and former service members 15% off their meals Nov. 12 through Dec. 31.
Plus, for the first time ever, Outback is honoring those who are currently serving our country by offering a Veterans Day Rain Check to deployed service men and women. By registering at Outback.com/Military between Nov. 1 - Dec. 31, 2015, deployed military personnel will receive a voucher for a Free Bloomin' Onion via email, which they can redeem by presenting their printed Rain Check, along with valid military ID, at participating U.S. Outback Steakhouses in 2016.
Ponderosa Steakhouse -- Active duty and retired military get a free buffet on November 11, 4 pm to close.
Red Lobster -- Veterans, reserve and active-duty military personnel receive a free appetizer or dessert from a limited menu from November 9 through November 12.
Red Robin -- Veterans and active duty military get a free Red’s Tavern Double Burger with Bottomless Steak Fries on November 11. Additionally, as part of its year-round commitment to giving back to those who serve their country, Red Robin is rewarding its military Red Robin Royalty members with a 20 percent discount at participating restaurants throughout the holiday season (Nov. 12-Dec. 31).
Rocky's Pizza and Panini -- Active duty military and veterans will receive a free meal on November 11.
Rocky's Sub Pub -- Active duty military and veterans will receive a free meal on November 11.
Ruby Tuesday -- Veterans, active duty and reserve service members get a free appetizer on November 11.
Ryan’s -- Current and former service members receive a free lunch at participating locations from 11 am until 2 pm on November 11.
Shoney's -- Shoney's will offer a free All-American Burger to veterans and active duty service members on November 11.
Sizzler -- Sizzler offers active duty and veteran military members a free lunch and beverage from a limited menu on November 11 until 4 p.m.
Starbucks -- Veterans, active duty service members and spouses get a free tall coffee on November 11 at participating locations.
Texas Roadhouse -- Texas Roadhouse locations nationwide will offer veterans a free lunch on November 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Offer is good for active duty, retired or former U.S. military.
TGIFridays -- Veterans and active duty military get a free lunch from a select menu on November 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Tony Roma’s – Veterans and active military personnel receive a complimentary half rack of Baby Back ribs on November 11.
The Louisville Water Company (LWC) has been working on the water service lines in your neighborhood. They are replacing Louisville Water's lead service lines that were installed many years ago with newer materials, primarily copper.
The lead renewal project in the South 12th street area should be complete within 8 weeks (except paving). And the lead project in the I-65 area will be complete within 3 weeks with the exception of paving.
Replacing the water service line will require staff to inspect the service line in the water vault to determine if the LWC service line is made of lead. If it is determined that the service line is lead, LWC will be replacing their portion of the service line with a new copper service line.
Immediately after replacing the line, LWC will flush the line by allowing the cold water to run for at least 60 minutes from the bathtub in the highest area of the house. If the LWC is not able to flush the line and no one is home to conduct the inside flush, the service will be temporarily turned "off". Please call the 24 hour number (569-3600 ext. 2700) and request a service "turn on". Then, they will ask you the constituent to flush the line for 60 minutes.
LWC will leave information at your front door notifying you of what you need to do following the 60- minute flush.
LWC will credit your bill $10.00 for the additional water used.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact them at 569-3600 ext. 2299 during normal work hours or by email at dhettinger@lwcky.com.
The Vision Russell Neighborhood Task
Force is surveying business owners located in the Russell Community to gain a
better understanding of their operations, their workforce needs and
opportunities to increase employment options for more Russell residents. The information will inform the work
currently underway by Vision Russell partners to transform the Russell Community,
including Beecher Terrace.
The Vision Russell
planning team, including the Louisville Metro Housing Authority, the Louisville
Metro Government, and other partner organizations, is working hand-in-hand with
neighborhood residents and stakeholders to create strategies to revitalize the
Russell Neighborhood, including the Beecher Terrace public housing
development. The planning initiative
spans the area between Market Street and Broadway and from 9th to 32nd
Street.
This extensive planning process will
result in a community driven, implementable and financially feasible
Transformation Plan for the neighborhood.
Among the Plan’s key elements will be strategies for attracting
additional investment; developing commercial and retail amenities; and
increasing the number of jobs that are available within the area for Russell
residents.
If you are a business
owner whose operations and or offices are located in the Russell Community,
please visit www.visionrussell.org to complete the survey by November 27.
For
more information about the survey, you may contact Scott Love, co-lead for the
Vision Russell Neighborhood Task force, at 502-574-1346 or by email at
Scott.Love@louisvilleky.gov.
Transforming Dixie Highway
T.I.G.E.R. Grant Community Meeting
Southwest Regional Library,
9725 Dixie Highway
November 18, 2015 - 6pm-8pm
A Transforming Dixie Highway T.I.G.E.R. Grant Community Meeting will be held on Wednesday,
November 18th, 2015 from 6pm-8pm at the Southwest Regional Library located at 9725
Dixie Highway. This meeting is designed to highlight the recently awarded $16.9 million federal grant. Various Louisville Metro Departments will speak to each of the goals
highlighted in the T.I.G.E.R. grant application as well as update the community
on other projects such as the Town Centers proposed along Dixie.
Attendees for this meeting include:
Councilman David Yates – District 25
Councilman Rick Blackwell – District 12
Councilwoman Cindi Fowler – District 14
Councilwoman Vicki Welch – District 13
Councilman David James – District 6
Councilwoman Mary Woolridge – District 3
Congressman John Yarmuth – D-3
Mayor Sherry Conner – Shively
State
Representatives
Members
of the Community
Discussion Outline:
1. Welcome & Overview (5-10 minutes) – Councilmembers Yates, Blackwell,
Fowler, Welch
2. Intelligent Transportation System (ITS)/Signal
Upgrades (7-10 minutes)
- Public Works – Project Manager
3. Complete Streets and Safety/Access
Management (7-10 minutes)
- Public Works – Project Manager
4. Bus Rapid Transit/Improved Stops (7-10
minutes) - TARC –
Project Manager
5. Town Centers (7-10 minutes) - Urban Design Team – Principals-in-Charge, DHTC Design Team
6. Encourage Commercial Activity &
Economic Growth (7-10 minutes) –
Louisville Forward
7. Questions & Conclusion (Remaining
Time) – All parties
 District
6 Street Cleaning will begin on November 17th, 2015. The schedule for the
street cleaning has been posted below. All cars are asked be please move your
vehicles to avoid towing for street cleaning in your area.
THE
PLAN FOR DISTRICT 6 STREET CLEANING:
PARC
and SWMS Enforcement Officers – will have the Enforcement Officer at the
Starting Points of each day to begin writing citations by 7:30am. This will
eliminate the delay with towing vehicles in violation.
LMPD
Towing
– will have the Wrecker Operators at the Starting Points of each day by 7:45am,
this will allow Enforcement Officer time to cite vehicles prior to their
arrival.
SWMS
Sweeper Crew
– will be at the Starting Point to begin sweeping at 8:15am. This will allow
Enforcement and Towing to begin and possibly some resident to relocate their
vehicles.
THE
SCHEDULE FOR DISTRICT 6 STREET CLEANING:
November
17th- Sweeping
Area 6 Routes 1
- 12th St- Broadway to Oak St
- 11th St- Broadway to Kentucky St
- 9th St- Broadway to Kentucky St
- 8th St- Broadway to Oak St
- 7th St- Broadway to Oak St
- 6th St- Broadway to Oak St
- 5th- Broadway to St. Catherine St
- Garvin Place- Zane St to Oak St
November
17th- Sweeping
Area 6 Route 2
- 6th St- Hill St to Oak St
- 4th St- Broadway to Oak St
- 1st St- Hill St to Oak St
- Brook St- Broadway to Oak St
- Floyd St- Hill St to Oak St
November
18th- Sweeping
Area 6 Route 3
- Preston St- Broadway to Oak St
- Hancock St- Breckinridge St to Oak St
- Clay St- Breckinridge St to Ormsby Ave
- Shelby Ave- Breckinridge St to Railroad Tracks
- St. Paul Ct- Kentucky St to End South
- Hancock St- Camp St to Ormsby St
November
18th-
Sweeping Area 6 Route 4
- Wilson Ave- 13th St to 11st
- St. Louis Ave- 11th St to Edw West
- Burnett Ave- 13th St to 12th St
- Magnolia Ave- 12th St to Floyd St
- Hill St- 15th St to 3rd St
- Oakland St- 10th St to End East
- Burnett Ave- 10th St to 9th St
- Myrtle St- 7th St to 6th St
- Burnett Ave- 3rd St to Preston St
- Hillbend Pl- Brook St to 1st St
- Shipp St- 7th St to 10th St
- Lee St- 7th St to End West
November
19th- Sweeping
Area 6 Routes 5
- Hill St- 3rd St to Preston St
- McHenry Ave- Goss Ave to Lydia St
- Hoertz Ave- Goss Ave to Morgan St
- Hickory- Goss Ave to Delor Ave
- Texas Ave- Goss to Shelby St
- Wetterau Ave- End North of Ash St to Alley South of Ash
St
- Wagner Ave- End of Ash St to Alley of Ash St
- Reasor Ave- Goss Ave to Burnett Ave
- Keswick- Shelby St to Delor Ave
- Fetter Ave- Pindell Ave to Shelby St
- Minoma Ave- Shelby St to Burnett
- Dixon St- Poplar Level Rd to End South
- Mayer Ave- Poplar Level Rd to end south
November
19th- Sweeping
Area 6 Route 6
- Oak St- 12th St to Logan St
- Camp St- Floyd St to I-65
- Woodbine Ave- Brook St to Bergman St
- Bergman St- Preston St to Ormsby Ave
- Merrett Ave- Preston St to Bergman St
- Camp St- Shelby St to I-65
November
20th- Sweeping
Area 6 Routes 7
- 15th St- Oak St to Hill St
- 13th St- Oak St to Algonquin Pkwy
- 12th St- Oak St to 11th St
- 11th St- Oak St to 7th St
- 10th St- Oak St to Ormsby Ave
- 7th St- Oak St to Algonquin Pkwy
- 10th St- St. Louis Ave to Lee St
- 9th St- Magnolia St to 7th St
- 8th St- Oakland Ave to West Burnett Ave
- Garvin Pl- Zane St to Ormsby Ave
- Levering St- Magnolia St to End South
November
20th-
Sweeping Area 6 Route 8
- 3rd St- Broadway to Oak St
- 2nd St- Hill St to Oak St
- Preston St- Burnett Ave to Oak St
- St. James CT- Magnolia Ave to Hill St
- 4th St- Hill St to Oak St
- 1st St- Broadway to Oak St
- Brook St- Hill St to Oak St
- Floyd St- Broadway to Oak St
- Garvin Pl- Oak St to Ormsby Ave
November
23rd- Sweeping
Area 6 Routes 9
- Lydia St- Clarks LN to Eastern Pkwy
- Ash St- Shelby St to E. Pkwy
- Mulberry Ave-Shelby St to Texas Ave
- Lydia St- Shelby St to Eastern Pkwy
- Milton- Shelby St to Texas Ave
- Burnett Ave- Shelby St to Eastern Pkwy
- Sylvia Ave- Shelby St to Texas Ave
- Morgan St- Hickory St to Shelby St
- Forrest Ave- Shelby St to Texas Ave
- Delor Ave- Shelby St to Eastern Pkwy
- Keswick Blvd- Texas Ave to Eastern Pkwy
- Pindell Ave- Eastern Pkwy to Texas Ave
- Alexander Ave- Clarks Ln to Delor Ave
- Fleet St- Clarks Ln to Minoma Ave
- Dorma Ave- Clarks Ln to Minoma Ave
- Landsdowne Ave- Clarks Ln to Minoma Ave
- Delor Ave- Clarks Ln to Eastern Pkwy
- Keswick Blvd- Clarks Ln to Eastern Pkwy
- Burnett Ave- Clarks Ln to Eastern Pkwy
November
23rd-
Sweeping Area 6 Route 10
- Jacob St- Preston St to Brook St
- Jacob St- 2nd St to 1st St
- York St- 9th St to 2nd St
- Coke St- Clay St to End East
- Speckert Ct- Clay St to End East
- Caldwell St- Logan St to Floyd St
- College St- 2nd St to Preston
- Caldwell St- 1st St to brook St
- Garland Ave- 6th St to 5th St
- Garland Ave- 8th St to 7th St
- Breckinridge St- 9th St to Logan St
- Cawthon St- 9th St to 7th St
- Garland Ave- 12th St to 11th St
- Breckinridge St- 12th St to 11th St
November
24th- Sweeping
Area 6 Routes 11
- St. Catherine St-12th St to End East of 11th St
- Zane St- 12th St to End East of 11th St
- Kentucky St- 12th St to End East of 11th St
- Kentucky St- 9th St to Logan St
- St. Catherine St- 9th St to Logan St
- Zane St- 8th ST to 5th St
- Roland St- Floyd St to Preston St
November
24th-
Sweeping Area 6 Route 12
- Ormsby Ave- 15th St to Railroad
- Dumenil St- 12th St to End East
- Oldham St- 12th St to End East
- Oldham St- 7th St to End West
- Dumenil St- 7th St to End West
- Ormsby Ave- 7th St to Shelby St
- Park Ave- 7th St to 3rd St
- St. Joseph- Brook St to End East
- Gwendolyn- Preston St to Jackson St
- Shelby Pkwy- Preston to Jackson St
- Shelby Pkwy- Clay St to Shelby St
- Gwendolyn- Clay St to Shelby St
- Baroness St- Clay St to Logan S
 Street Academy (SA) is an out-of-school- time educational
enhancement program that provides academic enrichment, socio-behavioral skills,
and cultural enrichment for 4th & 5th male students
of JCPS. Along with literacy enhancement, students are provided with chess and
martial arts instruction.
Since 2005, Street Academy has served over 400
students, and the success of the program is well recognized in the metro
Louisville community. The 2015 – 2016 Street Academy schools are
Roosevelt-Perry, Byck, Rangeland, and Phillis Wheatley Elementary. The program
meets twice a week from 4pm – 6pm. Transportation is provided to students that
live in certain zip codes.
For more information or to enroll your child call
566.3383 today.
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