May 11, 2017

Street Dedication

Please join the family and friends of Robert L. Burks on Sunday, May 21, 2017 3:00PM corner of Exeter and Indian Trail for dedication ceremony.

Robert L. Burks (AKA Mr. Burks, Bob, Mr. B, Bullitt) relocated his family from his parents’ farm in Fern Creek, KY to the Broadmoor Subdivision in the Newburg community during the summer of 1957. He resided in that modest home until his Home Going Sept. of 2016. Literally “hell or high water” could not make him leave his cherished home or community in that his house was flooded on four separate occasions and despite the urging of his children, he refused to leave even overnight.

Upon his arrival to the Newburg Community, Bob very quickly ingrained himself establishing alliances and friendships with several of the informal leaders of the area.  While many of his contributions to the Newburg Community included assisting and establishing a little league softball team-“the Broadmoor Bears”; volunteering as a recreational counselor at Newburg Park youth camp; and, establishing numerous positive and, construction activities for the community’s youth; Bob most impacted this community through his active leadership and participation as a staff member of the “Newburg Boys Club”.

During his tenure with this club, he, along with the late George Unseld and their respective late wives, embarked on several creative fundraising ventures to insure the club’s viability and keeping membership dues to a minimum.  These fundraisers included operating a Saturday morning movie theater in the Newburg “Elementary” School cafeteria, weekend sock hops, raffles and concession stand sells during the softball games.  Through their tireless efforts, the Boys Club eventually became affiliated with the Salvation Army Boys and Girls.  He remained active with the club until his retirement at age 65.

In addition to his contributions at the Boys and Girls Club, Mr. Burks served on the Newburg Community Council, helped create and organize baseball and softball leagues annually, physically maintained all three ball fields, coached and organized local softball teams, assisted in the creation and organization of Newburg Day Annual Community Celebration, operated the concession stands on both sides of the park and served as a mentor and positive example.

 After his official retirement, Bob continued to be an active presence in the community; assisting and supporting segments of the upcoming Newburg Master Plan and providing input and participation in the annual Newburg Day festivities until his death at age 87.

9th Annual Buy Local Fair – May 21 The Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA) will host the 9th Annual Buy Local Fair on Sunday, May 21st from 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at Louisville Water Tower Park, 3005 River Road. Presented by Louisville Water Company, admission to the Buy Local Fair is free and parking is $5 per vehicle, or free for bicycle parking. The fair will include more than 200 booths from a variety of local businesses, artists and craftspeople, community organizations, and farmers, as well as live music, The Trend Appliances cooking competition, food and drink vendors, ValuMarket craft beer tent, Cox's Back Porch area for the grownups and a children's area as well. For more information, visit www.keeplouisvilleweird.com/buylocalfair.

Please join me, Tuesday May 23rd for a presentation by MSD leadership.  Find out what they are doing and why.

 We want your feedback and questions. 

Everyone is welcome!

 Tuesday, May 23, 2017
Newburg Community Center 
4810 Exeter Avenue 
7:00 PM- 8:00 PM

Metro Parks Releases New Mobile App A new mobile application that allows users to locate the nearest park or community center and make a tee time at any Metro Parks and Recreation golf course is now available for Apple and Android devices free of charge in the app store. In addition to the GPS-enabled mapping and tee time technology, the app provides a comprehensive calendar of programs and events, information on athletic leagues and schedules, information about shelter and pavilion rentals, links to social media and more. Users can find it in the app store by searching “Louisville Metro Parks and Rec.”

Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation

Summer Programs and Events

Mobil Playground-Rec on the Go! Norfolk Acres Park 4300 Coram Way June 5th-July 28th Tues. and Thurs. 12-2PM Meet us in the park for free fun and games.

Peace Education Conflict Resolution: Newburg Community Center Mondays through June 26, 3-4pM Ages 6-18. Free

Dare to Care Kids Café: Mon-Fri through Aug. 31st 4:30-5:30PM Free

Neighborhood Place News Library Connection A representative from the Louisville Free Public Library will be on hand to sign interested persons up for library cards, answers questions about resources at the library, and provide information on upcoming events at your local library office. May 15th, First Neighborhood Place, 1503 Rangeland Rd., 8:30AM– 12PM Call 313-4700 for more information WeCare Energy Efficiency Overview   Call 1-800-356-5467 for more information.  Representatives from the WeCare Program at LG&E will be on hand to talk with interested persons about energy efficiency, energy usage and tips to reduce utility bills.  WeCare staff can also help determine if households are eligible for a variety of free services including air duct sealing and insulation, attic and wall insulation, programmable thermostats and much more.  May 16th, First Neighborhood Place, 1503 Rangeland Rd. (T. J. Middle School in the W.D. Bruce Building – door #24), 10AM– 12PM

Fan Collection for Seniors and Disabled Residents KIPDA Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living is again partnering with Louisville Metro Office for Aging & Disabled Citizens (OADC) to collect electric fans for seniors and persons with physical disabilities.  The fans will be distributed to qualified individuals within the KIPDA region including Jefferson, Bullitt, Henry, Shelby, Oldham, Spencer, and Trimble Counties. Donations of new box fans will be collected through June 14 at: KIPDA, 11520 Commonwealth Drive (Lou., KY 40299) WLKY Studio, 1918 Mellwood Ave. Drop off hours are Monday through Friday; 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. for KIPDA and 8:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. for WLKY.   Stay tuned for more information about the Fan Fair giveaway event on June 24.  Read more.

Newburg Community Center

 Senior Program May 2017

May 8: 11 Drama Workshop  at Newburg Center 11:30 am – 12:30 pm

May 18: Drama Workshop at Newburg Center 12 pm – 2 pm

May 3, 10 and 17: Bingo at Newburg Center 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm

May 4: Healthy Choice Class  at Center 12 pm – 1:30 pm

May 15: Bowling at Strike and Spare Executive Leaving at 11 am

May 22: Lunch and Games in Petersburg Park 11:30 am – 2 pm

May 12 and 19: Movie at Newburg Center from 12 pm – 2:30 pm

For details contact: Keith Abell 502-456-8122

Crime Report for LMPD  Division 6  Continue to support your Neighborhood Block Watch. If there isn't an organized "Watch" for your street, please consider starting one. Call Sgt. Coleman at 502.574.2187 for additional information. Call 911 for emergencies; Call 502-574-7111 for non-emergency related help or to find a towed vehicle; Call 574-LMPD (5673) to report crime tips.  View crime report in Sixth Division by clicking the following link.  6th+Division+Neighborhood+Report+115.pdf

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