 Thank you to Coach Miller and the entire PRP Varsity Baseball Team for allowing us to recognize their excellent season and outstanding 2017 Championship!
       
  
 Come out to the Southwest Regional Library, 9725 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY 40272 on August 15, 2017 from 3pm-7pm to help save a life.
The American Red Cross says it's facing a blood shortage and is asking for blood and platelet donations.
The American Red Cross says there are times when blood and platelets are being distributed to hospitals at a rate faster than donations are being received.
The organization says it currently has less than a five-day blood supply on hand. There's a need for all blood types.
As a thank you to people who donate blood or platelets between July 25 and Aug. 31, The Red Cross will email donors a $5 Target eGiftCard.
http://www.wdrb.com/story/35967324/american-red-cross-asking-for-blood-and-platelet-donations-in-face-of-shortage
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 See the full WDRB Article here: http://www.wdrb.com/story/35970578/family-plans-to-distribute-special-bookmarks-to-remember-dequante-hobbs-and-spread-his-love-of-reading
The first day of school was always exciting for Dequante Hobbs and one of his mother's fondest memories.
"That brought me light and joy to see him smile wave to all his friends and say, 'I'm back! School started!' said Micheshia Norment, Dequante's mother.
But weeks before the new school year, two months after the 7-year old was shot and killed, it's now also Norment's most painful memory.
A new campaign, however, is helping her cope.
Starting Wednesday, her foundation "Justice 4 Lil 1's" will be giving out thousands of free bookmarks paid for by music mogul Master P in honor of Dequante's love for books and the library.
"It should encourage students to stay in school stay positive," Norment said.
Dequante's loved ones spent Tuesday sorting through stacks of T-shirts and bookmarks with the 7-year old's picture, gearing up for the big campaign. They hope the items will find their way into the hands of thousands of children across Kentuckiana.
"We're going to be trying to get them to community centers," Christopher 2X said. "We're going to start, of course, where he would have been going back to school."
After such a painful summer, it's all bringing Norment some measure of comfort.
"I feel like it keeps his name alive and them looking at his picture will be like, 'Ooo I want to be like Lil Q! I want to read what Lil Q read!'" she said. "I feel it'll probably help a little bit. But it's not like having my son there and walking into school walking him into class."
Right now, they have 10,000 bookmarks to give away. Norment will be at Wellington Elementary on the first day of school to give free bookmarks to all of Dequante's classmates.
If you'd like one, click here to put in a request
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 Updated on 7/20/17
Updated schedule on
US 31W pavement replacement project in Jefferson County
Motorists, residents and businesses will soon see construction activity again
on the US 31W (Dixie Highway) pavement replacement project in Jefferson County.
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) engineers have been working with Hall
Contracting of Kentucky, Inc. on an updated schedule for completing work on
drainage structures along the roadway followed by removal and replacement of
the asphalt pavement.
Contract
crews are scheduled to resume work in the area between Bethany Lane and
Stonestreet Road (mile markers 7.7 to 9.7) by the end of this week.
Construction on this section of roadway is estimated to be completed this fall.
Traffic
shifts are currently in place and two lanes of traffic are being maintained in
each direction during daytime hours on US 31W. Lane closures are possible 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.
During
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 being
provided at the signalized intersections.
The
entire project extends from Stonegate Manor Drive to Greenwood Road (mile
points 6.6 to 11.7). The existing asphalt pavement is being 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.
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 Stonestreet Road (mile points 7.7 to 9.7)
· Section 3 -
Stonestreet Road to West Pages Lane (mile points 9.7 to 10.5)
· Section 4 - West
Pages Lane to Greenwood Road (mile points 10.5 to 11.7)
Section 1 between
Stonegate Manor Drive and Bethany Lane has been completed. Progress in the
Section 2 has been slowed in the past due to utility conflicts. In addition,
resource availability has been an issue for the contractor in recent weeks due
to commitments on other construction projects.
Weather permitting,
Section 3 of the project from Stonestreet Road to West Pages Lane will be
completed by the end of 2017. Due to winter weather restrictions on asphalt
paving, work on the Section 4 between West Pages Lane and Greenwood Road will
be performed in the spring of 2018.
Another
aspect of this project is improvements to most of the traffic signals on this
portion of Dixie Highway. Upgrades include replacing poles, adding
permitted/protected left turn arrows and installing reflective back plates as
well as pedestrian push buttons. Existing sidewalk ramps will be upgraded to
ADA compliance and new ramps will be built where pedestrians previously stood
on the shoulder of the road.
Hall Contracting of Kentucky, Inc. was
awarded this contract in the amount of $14.5 million. Construction is scheduled
for completion by May 15, 2018. The contractor will be assessed penalties in
the amount of $25,000 per day for every day that construction work extends
beyond May 15, 2018.
The
date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other
unforeseen delays occur. Visit goky.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 facebook.com/KYTCDistrict5
and twitter.com/KYTCDistrict5
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 1. When will work begin again?
- The current expected date of beginning work is Monday, July 24, 2017.
2. Why was the traffic shifted when little to no work has been completed this year?
- This year, most of the work was being completed at night. Prior to beginning work, the contractor and LG&E asked impacted businesses when it’s appropriate to cut gas service. The decision was made that the contractor would excavate around the lines and prep the trench during the night. Then when they were ready to lay pipe, LG&E would come in before sunrise and cut the line. The contractor would lay the line and LG&E would then reattach the line. This kept services going during important times for the business owners/residents.
- As discussed above, the contractor is honoring other commitments made during last year. Traffic was shifted to accommodate gas service to the school. There is a 4” service line that runs to the school. During the school year it would have required coordination with the school and should any delay occur school would have been impacted. Thus work began on the pipeline once school was out to ensure minimal impact to the school as possible. Until the line was laid past the school, Hall returned to honoring other commitments with the intention that as soon as a crew was available they would return. The current expected date of beginning work is Monday, July 24.
3. What is the current schedule and completion dates?
- Because of the delays caused by the unknown utilities, KYTC has agreed that a time extension would be needed. The new completion date for the project is May 15, 2018.
- Section 2 and 3 will both be finished by December 15, 2017 (weather permitting). However, should section 3 not be completed by that time, traffic will return to its normal pattern by December 15, 2017 and work will resume in Spring 2018 (Section 4 and any remaining section 3).
- The completion date for the entire project would not change however from May 15, 2018.
4. Will the contractor be penalized for not finishing each section timely?
- There is no language within the contract putting stipulations on each section’s progress, however, there are damages assessed if the project continues beyond the May 15, 2018 deadline.
- Those damages will be assessed at $25,000 per day.
5. Will someone fix all the potholes that are currently on the road?
- Yes, since this is actually a Louisville Metro maintained roadway, we have asked them to pothole patch as needed. They began this work on Thursday, July 13 and are continuing today. So far, they have filled 150 potholes.
6. Who can we contact if we have concerns?
 Spectrum has
announced that they are switching MetroTV from Channel 25 to 184 beginning
August 1st.
MetroTV’s
mission is to be a top source of information concerning Louisville Metro
Government by producing programming that makes government more accessible and
understandable to residents and builds a stronger sense of community. MetroTV
produces more than 400 hours of local programming each year. Visit MetroTV's Website for
program schedules or to watch MetroTV via the web.
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 Did you know homeowner's insurance does not cover flood damage?
MSD wants you to know
that anyone in Louisville Metro can purchase flood insurance and even though
flood insurance isn’t always required, people outside the mapped floodplain can
still be at risk. Over 20% of all National Flood Insurance Program flood
insurance claims are from areas outside the mapped high-risk areas. Just a few
inches of water from a flood can cause tens of thousands of dollars in
damage. Protect yourself and your home by calling your insurance agent to
learn more about flood insurance or by going to www.floodsmart.gov.
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 Canine Influenza or “Dog Flu” is a highly contagious virus that
can affect dogs and cats of any breed, age, sex or health status. Almost ALL
dogs exposed to the virus will become infected and the majority of dogs (80% of
infected dogs) will develop flu symptoms. Most dogs recover within 2-3 weeks.
TRANSMISSION:
The virus travels from infected dogs to non-infected dogs and cats through:
- Direct contact
- Coughing, barking and sneezing
- Contaminated objects; clothing, surfaces, food and water bowls, collars and
leashes
- People moving between infected and non-infected animals
Symptoms For Dogs:
- Lethargy
- Persistent Coughing or Sneezing
- Nasal or Eye Discharge
- Fever
- Reduced Appetite
Symptoms For Cats:
- Nasal discharge
- Congestion
- Lethargy
- Lip smacking
- Excessive salivation
COMPLICATIONS:
Secondary bacterial infection can occur and lead to more severe
illness and pneumonia
PREVENTION:
- Talk to your veterinarian about your dog’s health and if the
canine influenza vaccine is right for your dog. The vaccine is a two-part
series given two weeks apart.
- At this time there is no vaccine for cats.
- Avoid exposing your dog or cat to obviously sick dogs.
- Avoid taking your dog to areas where dogs gather (dog parks,
grooming facilities, boarding kennels, etc.).
- If your dog or cat is showing signs of illness, isolate it from
other animals and seek veterinary care.
- Wash your hands after handling any animal.
- Clean all surfaces with disinfectants.
- Do not share toys between healthy and obviously sick
animals.
TREATMENT:
- It is always best to consult a veterinarian if
you believe your pet may be ill
- Medications
may be necessary for severe illness or secondary bacterial infections
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 Center For Neighborhoods is happy to announce Neighborhood Institute 2017!
The Neighborhood Institute is a leadership education program designed to equip neighborhood leaders with skills and resources needed to initiate positive change in the community through their neighborhood, homeowner, and condo associations. Classes meet every Thursday, 6:00 - 8:30PM at Center For Neighborhoods Offices - 507 South Third Street, for 12 consecutive weeks (August 24th, 2017 – November 9th, 2017). Dinner is provided each week. There is no charge to attend, but space is limited, and advance registration is required. Applications will be accepted through August 11th, 2017.
The Neighborhood Institute Fall 2017 is open to all neighborhoods, Metro Council Districts, and the whole community.
To apply for the 12-week program, visit www.centerforneighborhoods.org, or contact John Hawkins at 502-589-0343 or johnh@centerforneighborhoods.org.
The Louisville Bats
are hosting two types of Louisville Metro Government Nights.
Metro
Council Mondays: For this program, the Bats will host groups and
organizations doing the good of the community. This includes 12,000 total
tickets distributed for use on any of these Monday nights: August 28. Examples include school fundraisers, charity
auctions, and several others.
Community
Nights: The Bats will host two community nights, providing tickets, hot dogs,
and soft drinks to non-profit groups who would not be able to afford a Bats
game under regular circumstances. These two nights include 4,000 guests for
each game on July 18 and August 2. Groups will need to contact the Bats
office directly to sign up for the program and each group member will get a
voucher for a ticket, hot dog and soft drink. Examples include mentoring
organizations, social service agencies, and many more.
To
request tickets for either part of the program, organizations should contact
Shelby Harding at sharding@batsbaseball.com. Please
include your Metro Council District, organization name, contact name, mailing
address, daytime phone and number of tickets requested. Email requests are
preferred, but if email is not available please call 614-4502.
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 What is Nar-anon? Nar-anon is a program that is for people who love someone with an addiction. If you spend your time trying to fix, manage, and control an addict and your results are sleepless nights, this program is for you! Nar-anon is for people affected by someone else's addiction! This is a place that you will see that you are not alone and that others understand what your life is like.
NAR-ANON, HOPE FOR FAMILIES
WHEN: Mondays at 8:00 pm
WHERE: MOSAIC UMC, 8008 St. Andrews Church Road, 40258
For more information, please contact Ed Small at 502.494.5030 or visit the Nar-Anon website.
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