    
 On Monday, Councilwoman Cindi Fowler and President David Yates recognized Christi's Cafe with a Proclamation celebrating 10 years of service in the South End!
President Yates and Councilwoman Fowler thank the Christi's and support their local business for their investment into our community.
This Friday, Saturday and Sunday Christi's will be celebrating their 10 Years on Dixie. Please be sure to stop in and have a delicious meal with some of the great people in our community.
  
  Sts. Mary &
Elizabeth Hospital, part of KentuckyOne Health, has completed a $9 million
renovation and expansion of the hospital’s emergency department, which is one
of the busiest in Louisville. The changes more than double the size of the
emergency department, bring new technology to patients’ bedsides, and improve
the overall workflow of the department, which will help reduce patient wait
times. The new emergency department opened today with an official unveiling and
tours for guests.
“This expansion is part of our investment to improve wellness in south
Louisville, and the entire Louisville community,” said Jennifer Nolan, president,
Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital. “As our city has grown, we needed to grow
and expand as well, ensuring that patients will have the best care and
technology available to them in the community where they live.”
During the opening celebration, two new panels for the Sts. Mary &
Elizabeth Hospital history wall were also unveiled, which show hospital
achievements, such as the formation of KentuckyOne Health in 2012, the chapel
renovation in 2013, the addition of the Healthy Lifestyle Center in 2014, the
first intragastric balloon procedure in 2016, and the completion of the
emergency room renovation.
“This is a historic day for Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital, and KentuckyOne
Health,” said Lisa Shannon, chief operating officer, KentuckyOne Health. “This
expansion and renovation will help provide top quality emergency care for local
residents, and we are so grateful to everyone who helped make this project
possible.”
The renovation also includes a dramatic redesign of the facility’s footprint
and changes the front entrance of the emergency department. As part of the
renovation, the number of beds have increased, and modular walls were added for
increased comfort and privacy of patients.
“It’s exciting to see local businesses make this kind of investment to the city
of Louisville, and our residents,” said Mayor Greg Fischer. “This expansion
will benefit patients for years to come. Congratulations on this successful
expansion.”
Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital is the only acute care hospital serving the people
of south Louisville, an area with a population upwards of 176,000. More than 75
percent of all patients admitted to Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital come
first through the emergency department, compared to a national average of more
than 50 percent.
The project was funded by the Jewish Hospital & St. Mary’s Foundation and
made possible by generous donations from the community.
Stengel Hill Architecture was the design partner for the project, and
Whittenburg Construction served as general contractor.
More Information: http://wfpl.org/south-louisvilles-hospital-opens-new-emergency-department/
  WDRB Article:
http://www.wdrb.com/story/33689685/officials-explain-where-and-why-many-accidents-happen-on-dixie-highway
"Everybody says 'why?' and I say 'why not?'" Hall said.
For the last two years, Hall has been building Louisville's largest trampoline park.
Officials say Altitude Trampoline is exactly what this corridor needs; a fresh, new, independently-owned, family- friendly destination.
"It's full of trampolines, basketball courts, a 3-D foam pit, dodge ball, open jump and gymnastic tracks," Hall said.
It will be double the size of anything like it in the area and it's scheduled to open on Jan. 12.
"It's just going to be the kid's ultimate fun place," Hall said.
Because it's for kids, Hall wants families to be safe as the come and go. He says the New Dixie Highway project will help with just that and encourage other businesses like his to move in.
The portion of Dixie Highway around the Watterson Expressway is considered the most dangerous, according to four years of state crash data. That's because drivers tend to speed as they exit the expressway. As part of the $50 million New Dixie Highway project, a non-profit called the Southwest Louisville Dream Team is helping develop solutions to limit accidents.
"Now that we're getting closer to the construction, the final designs are starting to come out," Jarboe said.
Right now, the plan is to build raised medians to direct left turns and widen sidewalks to keep pedestrians safe. That will make the six lanes across the highway narrower. The president of the Dream Team says drivers are less likely to speed in narrow lanes.
The Dream Team and other local officials want feedback from neighbors and small business owners about changes they would like to see on Dixie Highway. There will be a public meeting on Weds., Nov. 16 at the Southwest Library and on Thurs., Nov. 17 at the Shively Community Center. Both meetings are from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
See more design renderings here!
 Wow ! On behalf of Tree Louisville and ANA Volunteers, I
am so honored to accept Kenwood Elementary School students' beautiful thank you
cards and banner expressing appreciation to Tree Louisville for planting trees,
to Auburndale Neighborhood Association for watering those trees and to ANA for
Brightside Clean-up events at Kenwood School.
ANA's Volunteers have 7 years of proud history of joining
Brightside City Wide Clean-Up as well as being involved in various other
Beautification Projects in the surrounding
neighborhood area.
Sincerely, Ken McFarland
 On Tuesday the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet held an Open House Meeting on the widening of the St. Andrews Church Road from Dixie Hwy to Manslick Road.
The project is currently in very early stages of development. The KYTC's Project Development Team will evaluate all public comments and finalize the preferred alternative selection for widening. Their are two sections of the Project: Section 1 - Dixie to Doss High School & Section 2 - Doss High School to Palatka Road.
Section 2 is currently funded in the Highway Department's 6-year plan; Section 1 is not. Because of this, it is likely that Section 2 will be constructed before Section 1. No timetable has been set for the construction of Section 1.
Section 2's Final Design is planned for 2017 with planned Right of Way Acquisitions in Late 2017/Early 2018, Utility Relocations in Mid to Late 2019 and Construction to occur Mid to Late 2019. These dates are not final.
Please feel free to contact the below for more information:
Contact Info:
Department of Highways, District Five
8310 Westport Road
Louisville KY. 40242
Phone: (502) 210-5400
Fax: (502) 210-5494
Hours: 8am - 4:30pm EST, M-F
Andrea.Clifford@ky.gov
Yesterday, President Yates and Councilman Rick Blackwell attending the New Dixie Public Meeting to speak with constituents on the proposed plan for Dixie Highway.
Learn More about Last night's Meeting:
http://www.wdrb.com/story/33730519/city-asks-for-patience-ahead-of-potential-50-million-dixie-highway-overhaul
http://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2016/11/16/first-ideas-major-dixie-upgrades-revealed/93973194/
If you missed yesterday's meeting please stop by tonight at the Shively Community Center for a chance to see the latest design plans
for the New Dixie Highway, including planned bus stops, new medians and turn
lanes – all designed to make Dixie Highway a safer, more business-friendly area
to travel.
Meeting 2: Shively Community Center, 1901 Park Road
Thursday, November 17th from 5pm-7pm
The two open house meetings will update the planning
progress for $50 million in transportation improvements along the roadway,
including:
- wider sidewalks
- raised and planted medians
- designated crosswalks
-
other safety improvements that will save lives
The region's
first bus rapid transit (BRT) line will transform Dixie Highway with three
dozen stations and eight buses that will provide faster, more reliable service
along Louisville's busiest transit corridor.
Proposed bus stops and
stations along with design concepts will be on display at the two open house
meetings.
About the New Dixie
Highway Project
Mayor Greg Fischer and other local leaders recently
launched The New Dixie Highway Project, the largest investment in
transportation infrastructure in Louisville since the Ohio River Bridges
Project.
Federal, state and local funds will help transform
this growing economic corridor over the next couple of years, making it safer,
more efficient, and more attractive for the more than 60,000 people who travel
it each day.
Improvements will include safety enhancements, wider sidewalks,
designated crosswalks and signal-timing improvements in the busiest part of
Dixie Highway between Crums Lane and Greenwood Road. Another visible improvement will be the
addition of three dozen bus stops and stations, creating a ribbon of
distinctive stops along Dixie Highway from near the Gene Snyder Freeway north
along 18th Street to the downtown core.
Bus rapid transit offers faster, more dependable
service for high-volume routes. More than 4,800 TARC riders travel Dixie
Highway every day.
For those who can’t make the meetings, there are
additional ways to stay informed. A project website – www.TheNewDixieHighway.com – will include the latest information and an
online contact form to relay comments. The site also includes links to Facebook
and Twitter channels and a form to sign up for periodic email updates.
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 The Board of Zoning Adjustment (BOZA) has a vacancy and is accepting applications by those interested on serving on the board.
BOZA is a subcommittee of the Planning Commission. If you are interested in serving as a member please email our office: Brian.Boles@louisvilleky.gov
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 Public Works is offering a free leaf
drop-off service November 8 through December 3.
Drop-off will not be
available on November 24 and 25 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Only
loose leaves will be accepted. Containers used to bring leaves to the drop-off
sites must be disposed of off-site by residents.
Leaf Drop Off Sites:
10500 Lower
River Road (enter from Bethany Lane)
Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
595 Hubbards Lane
Tuesday-Saturday,
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
636 Meriwether Avenue
Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Position: Warehouse and Forklift Operators
Pay: $13.00 - $19.50 an hour
Location: Louisville and Shepherdsville Kentucky
To Apply: Contact Bobby Wilburn with Manpower at 502.363.7723 or
Stop in the office at 161 Outer Loop Road. Louisville Kentucky 40214.
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 The latest unemployment
rate is 4.1%, compared to 4.3% at the same
time last year.
The latest size of labor force is 644,227,
compared to 619,804 at the same time last year.
The latest number of monthly online job postings
is 11,471, with 2,385 of those requiring a Bachelor's
degree or higher.
The latest number of quarterly (July-September)
online job postings is 31,322, with 7,140 of those requiring a
Bachelor's degree or higher.
*All above data refers to the Louisville Metropolitan
Statistical Area (MSA).
https://louisvillelmi.press/index.php/labor-market-updates/
 Louisville Nature Center is proud to partner with the
Louisville Division of Community Forestry and MSD to spread trees throughout
Jefferson County.
Residents can receive up to five free trees
between now and June of 2017.
It’s
easy to be a tree steward.
- Check the Louisville Nature Center website at
www.louisvillenaturecenter.org, call 458-1328 or stop by our office to get
information on which trees are available.
There is a limited number of trees by type so call early for best
selection.
- Trees come in three-gallon pots and average 3
to 5 feet in height.
- Trees will be available for pick up on several
designated dates in fall of 2016 and spring of 2017.
- Individuals who make a $10 donation to the
nature center when ordering will receive free home delivery.
- Bask in the knowledge that you’ve done a good
thing for the environment and left a legacy that will be enjoyed by yourself
and generations to come.
Requirements
- Trees must be planted in Jefferson County on
private property. They
cannot be planted in easements, parks, or in the containers.
- You must bring
proof of residency such as driver’s license or utility bill to the Nature
Center prior to pick up/delivery date.
- You must
agree to care for and maintain the tree for its first three years.
Jefferson County Master Gardener Association (JCMGA) will
be holding a tree education class at the Louisville Nature Center on November
10th from 7 pm to 8 pm. These
classes are free to the public, but donations for the nature center Sensory
Garden are appreciated. Call the nature
center at 458-1328 to register.
Join Louisville Nature Center, MSD, and Louisville’s
Office of Sustainability in adding 2,500 trees
to our Louisville landscape.
 Access to
the internet is no longer a luxury. It is a necessity. Citizens need access to
the internet in order to apply for jobs, access educational resources and
government services. Households and individuals that do not have access to a
home internet connection are at a disadvantage.
Due to
recent actions by the Federal Government, Internet Service Providers are
starting to offer low-cost internet plans to eligible households. Right now,
AT&T is the only internet service provider in Louisville offering low-cost
internet plans to qualified individuals.
Its plan
is called "AT&T Access". It costs between $5 and $10 a month for
a home network and modem with no installation or activation charges, and it is
available to residents that have at least one member in their household
enrolled in the SNAP program.
For more
information, please visit: https://www.att.com/shop/internet/access/#/
AT&T retail stores are not able to
process Access from AT&T applications or orders. You must access the
application on the website and
submit the form online or via email. You may also print the form and send via
fax or mail. If you experience difficulties with the online form, you can
contact an AT&T representative by phone at 855.220.5211. (For help in Spanish, call 855.220.5225.)
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 Top employers like Baptist Health Louisville, Family Health
Centers, Greater Louisville Medical Society, Home Instead Senior Care,
KentuckyOne Health, Norton Healthcare, RxCrossRoads, and Trilogy Health
Services need talented workers who can start immediately!
WHAT: Healthcare Hiring Event
WHEN: Friday, November 18, 9 a.m.- 12 p.m.
WHERE: Kentucky Health Career Center, 746 South 5th St in downtown Louisville (TARC route 23)
Remember to bring copies of your resume, your photo ID and
social security card, and to dress professionally.
Questions? Call (502) 574-3344 for more information.
 FREE Training and Job
Placement!
Kentuckiana Builds can prepare
you for a quality profession like electrician, carpenter, fiber optic
installer, welder and many more.
Not only can we equip you with
the hands-on skills you'll need for the job -- we can put you in contact with
local employers who need those skills and are hiring.
Eligibility requirements include:
- Be at least 18 years of age
- Eligible to work in the U.S.
- High school diploma or GED
Ready to take the next step to a brighter future and a better
career? Then attend the next information session!
WHAT: Kentuckiana Builds Information Session
WHEN: Monday, November 21, 2016 at 10 a.m.
WHERE: Louisville Urban League, 1535 W Broadway,
Louisville
Questions? Call 502.566.3371 or go to KentuckianaBuilds.org.
Kentuckiana Builds is a partnership between the Kentucky Education
and Workforce Development Cabinet, the Louisville Urban League, and
KentuckianaWorks.
https://kentuckianabuilds.org/
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 Executive
Director
Southwest
Community Ministries
Louisville,
Kentucky
This is a Full-Time position. This
job reports to the Board of Directors.
Overview
Accomplish the goals of the
Southwest Community Ministries. This includes, but is not limited to, informing
and advising the Southwest Community Ministries’ board and committees, as well
as outside committees, supervising executive staff, providing community
leadership, developing programs and seeking funds.
Job
Skills/Requirements
- Lead five staff members and lend support to an
extensive volunteer network at the Southwest Community Ministries.
- Oversee all staff members on a daily basis, actively
work with bookkeeper to maintain financial accounting methods that
successfully meet and exceed routine auditing and sound financial
management principles.
- Serve as the primary representative of Southwest
Community Ministries with churches, government agencies, non-profits,
for-profits, and other organizations that serve the needs of members of
the community.
Additional
Information
- Minimum of Bachelor's degree, advanced degree
preferred.
- 3 years of top leadership, or 5 years of
assistant/program leadership preferred.
- Strong organizational, financial, time management &
multi-tasking skills.
- Strong presentation, oral & written communication
skills.
- Compassionate approach & advocacy for low income
people in the area codes being served.
- Demonstrated leadership ability, with exemplary
personal & ethical standards.
- Connection to and/or familiarity with Southwest
Louisville community preferred.
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- 2 weeks of paid vacation and three after 5 years of
employment
- Ten (10) paid sick days, ten (10) paid holidays (usual
days)
- Salary commensurate with qualification & experience
Please email letter of interest and
resume by November 30th to: mtyates@yahoo.com
with Executive Director in the
subject line.
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 Update as of 11/17/16
Dixie Highway Repaving to be suspended between November 15th and April 2017
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has announced that the
primary resurfacing work along Dixie Highway will be suspended
for the season beginning November 15th.
All lanes of traffic will be restored to it's original
configuration, including medians and turning lanes, with all the barricades and
cones removed before Thanksgiving, November 24th, 2016.
The work will resume in the Spring of 2017 to complete the
project to Greenwood Road.
For additional
information, you can visit the KYTC District 5 website at http://transportation.ky.gov/district-5/
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 Develop Louisville needs the participation of youth, young
adults and young professionals in updating Louisville's Comprehensive Plan.
What is a Comprehensive Plan and why does Louisville
have one?
A comprehensive plan establishes a framework to guide
public and private decisions about future growth, preservation and changes
within a local government.
Louisville Metro adopted its current comprehensive plan,
known as Cornerstone 2020, on June 15, 2000. Cornerstone 2020, which has
a planning timeframe of 2000 to 2020, provides the framework for Louisville and
Jefferson County’s land development regulations and policies (including the
Land Development Code). The document describes the community’s direction for
future development and growth. It also recommends policies and projects
to achieve its desired results.
As future community leaders, you are the ones most
impacted by the updated plan that will guide our community's growth to 2040 and
we need to hear from you!
Here is the link to share. It is ready for your answers!
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9MWVYGK
Please share your input and share this opportunity
with others who want to have a voice in our community's future!
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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.
November
2016- 3rd Division “Lunch Hour” Peace Walks
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Dixie Manor 6801 Dixie Manor - Tuesday November 22nd 12pm to 1pm
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Walmart 175 Outerloop - Tuesday November 29th 12pm to 1pm
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 1.
A local
business reported receiving calls of a recorded message saying they have an unpaid LG&E bill and
their electricity will be cut off. The scammers ask for a payment right away,
through a wire service or prepaid debit card. This is a scam.
2.
Local
consumers have reported being scammed out of money after purchasing puppies
through online breeders. Be wary of
breeders who require you to use a wire transfer or pre-paid card as payment.
Always pick up your puppy at the kennel in person instead of the breeder
shipping the animal.
3.
BBB has
seen a spike in reported Publisher’s Clearing House
scam calls. If you receive a call asking you to pay money for fees or taxes to
claim your prize, rest assured it is a scam. The real Publisher’s Clearing
House sweepstakes company never calls winners in advance to notify them they
have won.
4. A new IRS
scam is making the rounds. Scammers send you a phony IRS CP 2000
form and claim the income reported on your tax return does not match the
income reported by your employer. This is meant to get you worried. To
confuse you further, the bad guys claim this has something to do with the
Affordable Care Act. You
might receive emails with attached phony forms, text messages, or phone calls
about this. The IRS will not contact you to collect overdue taxes by an email,
text message, or phone call.
5.
A local consumer reported an Amazon Payments Scam. The
consumer inquired about buying a car on Craigslist, and received an email from
the seller requesting the payment go through Amazon Payments. The seller then
emails the buyer a fake Amazon Payments email to pay for the vehicle.
6. If you receive a letter from Liberty
Financial Incorporated claiming you have won $250,000, don’t fall for it. A local
consumer received this letter and a phony check for $3,650 with instructions to
cash it to help pay the processing fees. This is a scam.
7. A new blackmail scam is hoping to swindle money out of people cheating on
their spouses. The scammers are mailing letters that inform recipients that
their spouses will be told they are being cheated on unless $2,000 is paid via
Bitcoin to prevent this. The scammers claim they have proof of the infidelity.
8. Steer clear of political
polling calls that promise gift cards in exchange for taking a
voter survey. Survey cons are common, but the U.S. presidential
campaign gives scammers a timely elections twist. It sounds easy... but don't
do it! After answering several legitimate-sounding survey questions, the
caller asks you to provide your credit card number to pay for the shipping and
taxes of the "prize" you've won.
9. Have you received a threatening call
stating that "you will be brought before a Federal
Magistrate or jury for a federal offense” if you do not call a
particular number? This is a scam. Sometimes, the call indicates that this is
your, "final warning, due to dealings with the US Treasury." Other
times, no explanation is given and one is told that it is their, "second
and final notice.”
10. Watch out for
solicitations by mail, email, and face-to-face offering veteran burial plots for sale at special prices.
It's almost certainly a scam. To make the offer seem more convincing, victims
are often asked to complete a series of forms before handing over money –
usually cash. Then they never hear of the program again.
For
more tips, go to bbb.org
or call 1-800-388-2222.
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