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Thank you to everyone that came to the Back to School Bash at the Southwest YMCA!
 We will see you sooner than you think for the Fall Family Festival!
 Register here NOW!
Louisville Metro has changed from Code Red to LENS Alerts for
Emergency Service Reporting. If you would like to start or continue to receive
alerts regarding Emergency situations in Louisville you will need to subscribe
to LENS Alerts (Louisville Emergency Notification System).
Register here: www.smart911.com
Public safety officials from the city of Louisville, Bullitt
County, Oldham County and Washington County announced today new enhancements to
the region’s emergency notification system and encouraged all residents to sign
up for the free service.
The new service allows individuals and families to sign up online
to receive emergency notifications and to provide key information to 9-1-1 call
takers during an emergency. Residents should visit their local jurisdiction’s
website in order to sign up for the new service.
Louisville residents Sign Up Now.
This system will replace the current service provided by CodeRed
Alert. CodeRed Alerts will no longer be available as of August 17, 2016;
therefore, public safety officials are encouraging residents and visitors to
sign up for notifications. The new service provider is RaveAlert/Smart911TM.
The emergency notification system demonstrates the partnership of
the four counties and their commitment to maintaining interoperability and
enhanced communication across county lines. Louisville/Jefferson County led the
process and will brand the service for its residents as Louisville Emergency
Notification System – LENSAlert.
“The new capabilities of LENSAlert will provide us with an even
better ability to issue real-time emergency alerts and notifications to help
inform residents of severe weather, hazardous materials incidents and other
emergencies in our community,” said Louisville’s Emergency Services Director,
Jody Meiman. “This will improve safety in our city and help inform residents of
potentially lifesaving steps they may need to take during emergency incidents.”
In addition to receiving notifications, individuals can create a
Safety Profile for themselves and their household that can include any
information they want 9-1-1 and first responders to have in the event of an
emergency. When individuals make an emergency call, their Safety Profile is
automatically displayed to the 9-1-1 call taker, allowing them to send the
right responders to the right location with the right information. Information
about medical history, allergies to medication, number of residents in a home
and even a picture of the family dog can all be added to a Safety Profile.
“The benefits of this information on a 9-1-1 call from a cell
phone are immeasurable,” Kevin Nuss, Director of Emergency Management and
Central Dispatch in Oldham County, said. “In situations like a house fire, the
information in a Smart911 Safety Profile can allow 9-1-1 and first responders
to know additional details about the household that can help save lives.”
Register here NOW!
 Update as of 8/11/16
Our contractor will begin moving
materials (storm sewer pipes, equipment, traffic control) from Section 3 on
Monday, August 15. They will be setting up traffic control in Section 2 next
week. This section of the work zone has been lengthened and will extend from
Bethany Lane to Stonestreet Road. The contractor has some storm sewer work to
finish in front of Valley High School before asphalt pavement work commences.
The reason the contractor did
not begin work the week of August 1 is that they were waiting on a change order
to be processed by KYTC to cover the additional costs for removing the striping
and other traffic control in Section 3 and setting it all up again in Section
2. Change orders on our construction projects must be reviewed by
district staff and our central office in Frankfort as well, then signed by
upper management. This contractor chose to wait until all
signatures were obtained before proceeding with the change in traffic control
in the work zone.
Update as of 7/29/16:
The contractor began working in Section 3 this spring while utility issues were being resolved in Section 2. They have storm sewer pipe to be placed as part of the project and there are some small trees in the way that have to be removed. Due to an environmental restriction involving potential habitat of the Indiana Bat, trees over four inches in diameter cannot be cleared between June 1 and August 15. So that has prevented the contractor from making progress in Section 3. All of the storm sewer work must be done before the asphalt paving can begin.
The Louisville Water Company completed water line relocation in Section 2 last week. This morning we met with our contractor and requested that they move back to Section 2 as soon as possible. Because our contract only allows traffic impacts in one section at a time, the contractor will have to move all traffic control items from Section 3 to Section 2. This includes pavement striping, cones, delineators, etc. The pavement in Section 3 will have to be restriped to the normal lane markings present prior to construction. We anticipate the contractor starting work in Section 2 sometime next week.
Once the tree clearing restriction ends on August 15, the contractor will also have crews working in Section 3 to clear trees and install storm sewer pipes in advance of the asphalt work.
Completion of the entire project will not happen in 2016 due to the delays described above and weather limitations for asphalt paving associated with cooler temperatures. When work ceases late this year, all lane closures and traffic control devices (cones, barrels, delineators) will be removed until construction can resume in the spring.
Update as of 7/28/16:
The Louisville Water Company has completed their work relocating the water main.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has notified President Yates' office that they are awaiting return communication from the contractor in the near future.
President Yates' office will continue to provide updates as provided by the Transportation Cabinet regarding the paving of Dixie Highway.
Update as of 7/21/16:
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) awarded a
contract in the summer of 2015 for pavement replacement on a five mile section
of US 31W (Dixie Highway) in Jefferson County. The project involves removal and
replacement of the asphalt pavement between Stonegate Manor Drive and Greenwood
Road (mile points 6.6 to 11.7). The old asphalt is to be removed 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 will be paved to complete the roadway.
There were horizontal bumps in the pavement on Dixie Highway about every twenty
feet. This is due to reflective cracking from the concrete joints below. The
intent with this project is to not just resurface the roadway, but solve
recurring problems coming from the base.
Work began in August of 2015 proceeding from the south end of the project to
the north. The project is divided into four sections of work:
- Section
1 - Stonegate Manor Drive to Bethany Lane (mile points 6.6 to 7.7)
- Section
2 - Bethany Lane to Valley Station Road (mile points 7.7 to 8.6)
- Section
3 - Valley Station Road to West Pages Lane (mile points 8.6 to 10.5)
- Section
4 - West Pages Lane to Greenwood Road (mile points 10.5 to 11.7)
Contract crews had planned to remove the asphalt, install the intermediate
layer and repave the roadway in each section before moving to the next one.
Section 1 was completed last year. When work began on Section 2 last fall, the
contractors began running into utility issues. The utility companies could not
indicate the exact locations of all the lines, particularly the depth of the
water and gas lines. Many of the underground utilities have been crammed into a
small section underneath the shoulder of the roadway. These lines were not
buried very deep and when our contractor began digging up the old pavement,
they hit these lines. The contractor also uncovered some abandoned utility
lines.
So, work on Section 2 was halted last fall due to water line relocation.
The original project plans had called for work to be halted on Dixie
Highway from November 15 through April 1 due to the Thanksgiving and Christmas
holiday season and the winter months when asphalt paving cannot be performed.
Work resumed this spring on Section 3. Storm sewer work is underway and will
last for a few weeks. Then the asphalt paving will begin for that section.
This section of Dixie Highway continues to have two thru lanes of traffic
in each direction. Lane closures can 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.
Crews are currently working in the existing northbound lanes and all traffic is
shifted to the southbound lanes. During this construction, motorists do not
have access to a continuous center turn lane along US 31W. This turning lane as
well as the shoulders on both sides of the road are being used to accommodate
traffic shifts. Left turning lanes are provided at the signalized
intersections.
Our contractor has currently skipped Section 2 because they are waiting on the
Louisville Water Company to perform water line relocation in that area.
All of the traffic signal upgrades have been completed. New poles and signal
heads have been installed. Motorists may see some signal heads that are
covered. These will be activated when the traffic is moved to its permanent
configuration.
Hall Contracting of Kentucky, Inc. was awarded this contract in the amount of
$14.5 million. The original contract completion date was June 30, 2016,
but due to these delays work is currently expected to last into November,
barring any other major utility delays.
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Fall Athletic Leagues registration now underway
softball, flag football, volleyball, dodgeball and kickball
Metro Parks has begun accepting team registrations for fall athletic leagues – softball, kickball, flag football, volleyball and dodgeball. Games begin the week of September 12.
Participants must be 18 or older. Registration deadline is September 2 or until leagues are filled. Team registrations typically cost between $375 and $400. For league schedules, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/parks/athletics.
To register for an Athletic League, participants can preregister online at https://louisvilleky.wufoo.com/forms/wdfs56f00j8ine/.
Payment can be made by credit card over the phone. You may pay by cash or check at the Athletics Office located inside Cyril Allgeier Community Center 4101 Cadillac Court, 40213.
Payment must be made in full at the time of registration in order to reserve team’s place for the season. Registrations after the deadline will be subject to a $35 late registration processing fee.
 This is the seventh year for this magnificent event on Millionaire's Row 4 at Churchill Downs. Come to share in some fantastic, diverse food and enjoying time with friends--all while supporting the ministries! Get your tickets early – over 700 attended last year!
WHEN: Saturday, August 20, 2016 from 6:00pm 8:30pm
WHERE: Churchill Downs ,700 Central AvenueLouisville, KY, 40214
Advance Ticket Sales: July 25-August 19,
10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m, M-F, SLCM offices,
415 ½ W. Ashland Ave., Lou., KY 40214 or by mail
Prices: Advance Sales Adult ages 12 and up - $25; Children 5-11/$5, Ages 4 & under - free;
At door of event $30
Please bring canned goods to event to help neighbors in crisis
Restaurants and businesses of South Louisville and surrounding areas will be showcased. There will be Door Prizes and a large Silent Auction!
For information, call SLCM, 502/361-7763
Restaurants/Vendors at last year’s event
- Famous Dave’s
- Franco’s Restaurant
- Gumby’s Catering
- Jimbo’s Bar-B-Que
- Khalil’s
- Levy Restaurant,
- Churchill Downs
- Little Jerusalem
- Lone Wolf Family
- Sports Pub
- Overtime Sports
- Bar & Grill
- Penn Station Subs
- PRP Pizza
- Rubbies
- Seven-Up Snapple
- Shack in the Back
- Sunergos Coffee
- Sweet Frog’s Tuscany
- Valu Market
- Vietnam Kitchen
- Yoli’s Cafeteria
As part of a “visioning” exercise,
Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation will host 12 public meetings during the
months of September, October and November to receive feedback on future park
amenities including dog parks, skate parks and walking/hiking trails.
“We look forward to hearing from
citizens across Louisville about what they’d like to see in their parks,” said
Director Seve Ghose. “With 12 meetings and a public comment period that will
last into December, we hope everyone takes advantage of the opportunity to
share their hopes and dreams for the future.”
Ghose said the meetings will take place once each week for 12 weeks at four
sites: the East Government Center in Middletown; Sun Valley Community Center in
southwest Louisville; the Portland Community Center in the Portland
neighborhood in west Louisville; and the Cyril Allgeier Community Center in the
Camp Taylor neighborhood just off the Watterson Expressway.
The meetings in September will feature a discussion about dog parks;
October’s meetings will address skate parks; and November’s meetings will focus
on walking/hiking trails. All meetings will last from 6-7:30 p.m.
“This is our and the community’s opportunity to discuss how best to enhance the
system to best serve the growing community and disparate needs while improving
the quality of life of all residents,” Ghose said.
Ghose said those who would like to attend a meeting but can’t are still
encouraged to send comments about these topics and others to parks@louisvilleky.gov.
Public Meeting Sites
September Public Meeting Dates
Theme - Dog Parks
(all times 6-7:30 p.m.)
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Monday, September 12 – Sun Valley Community Center
October Public Meeting Dates
Theme – Skate Parks (all
times 6-7:30 p.m.)
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Monday, October 10 – Sun Valley Community Center
November Public Meeting Dates
Theme – Hiking/Bicycle
Trails (all times 6-7:30 p.m.)
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Monday, November 7 – Sun Valley Community Center
Center For Neighborhoods is happy to announce the Green Institute 2016!
The Green Institute is an environmental leadership-education program established in 2012 by the Center For Neighborhoods, equips neighborhood leaders with the skills and resources needed to improve the environmental, social and economic resilience of their communities. Classes meet every Thursday, 6:00 - 8:30PM at Center For Neighborhoods Headquarters (507 S. 3rd Street), for 12 consecutive weeks (August 25th – November 10th), followed by a Graduation Celebration on November 17th. Dinner is provided each week, and the class is offered free of charge.
The Green Institute 2016 is open to all neighborhoods, Metro Council Districts and the whole community.
To register for the 12-week program, visit http://www.centerforneighborhoods.org, emailinfo@centerforneighborhoods.org, or call John Hawkins at 502-589-0343
The 3rd Division LMPD will host a weekly “Peace Walk” each week. Major Hardison will be joined by a lieutenant and resource officer from the 3rd Division and they will be walking to promote unity and compassionate inclusion of all members of our community. Please see the schedule below and join the LMPD officers for a positive community event.
Tuesday, August 23rd - Autumn Lake Mobile Homes Community (starting at Autumn View Drive & Autumn Lake Drive)
Tuesday, August 30th - Glengarry Area (starting at Glengarry/Buckingham Drive).
**Note that all scheduled walks begin at 6:00 pm and will end at 7:00 pm**
Please stay tuned to the District 12 eNews for locations and dates of upcoming events.
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 The
Walk Away from Colon Cancer & 5K Run began nine years ago as a way to
support survivors, honor loved ones, spread awareness of colon cancer, and
raise funds for the efforts to increase colon cancer screenings. For the 10th
anniversary, the race is being renamed the Kicking Butt 5k. It is the largest
annual fundraiser for the Colon Cancer Prevention Project, a Louisville
non-profit whose mission is to end preventable colon cancer death and
suffering. The Project does this with education, advocacy, health systems
improvement and survivor support.
 President David Yates has teamed up with the Louisville Bats to provide tickets to deserving
groups in our community for selected Bats games. Metro Council Monday tickets
are available to non-profit organizations, charitable groups, and volunteer
organizations working to improve the community.
The Monday night game dates are: August 22 or August 29.
If your organization is interested in receiving tickets for a
Metro Council Monday Bats home game, contact Shelby Harding in the Bats
office via email at sharding@batsbaseball.com.
Please reference your Metro Council District, the name of your organization
and the number of tickets being requested when contacting the Bats office.
Thank you for playing a vital role in our community and Go Bats!
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 It's not too late to attend the Bill Drury
Seminar, "Generations at work... Generations We Serve!"
The Seminar
is conveniently located at Republic Bank on Brownsboro Road, right off the Gene
Snyder Freeway, and you can attend from 8:30-11:30 or 1:00-4:00.
Join us on
Tuesday August 23 for a fun and informative presentation on how to effectively
communicate and motivate the FIVE generations that currently make up today's
workforce.
$99 per person or $89, if 5 or more people register from the same
organization.
For reservations, contact Laura Calhoun at 588-0037 or lcalhoun@louisville.bbb.org.
For more tips, go to bbb.org or call 1-800-388-2222.
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