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Have a community event or information you want to share? Reach out to all of District 14 through this eNewsletter!
Please email cindy.thieneman@louisvilleky.gov or call (502) 574-1114 and please provide as much information about your event as possible with a picture, flyer, or any other enticing visual. Be sure that the event is open to the public and we would be happy to advertise it in the District 14 weekly eNewsletter.
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 The Jefferson County Clerk’s Office Election Center is actively recruiting Republican and Independent (Others: Libertarians, Green, etc.) Election Officers for the upcoming Primary
Election to be held on May 22, 2018. Officers must be willing to fill vacancies throughout the county and serve where needed. At this time the Democrat Election Officers have been filled. The Primary Election requires approximately 2,400 registered Democratic
and Republican citizens of Jefferson County to work the polls at over 623 precincts.
Election Officers receive $40 for attending an Election Officer training session and $160 for working the polls on Election Day.
To be considered for an Election Officer position, registered Republicans and Independent voters who live in Jefferson County should contact Jeff Pellman at 502.574.6211 at the Election
Center. Election Officer applications may be found online at the Jefferson County Clerk website at
www.JeffersonCountyClerk.org Once an applicant is approved they will be scheduled to attend a training session. Interested residents can also call the Election Center directly at 574-6100.
To be eligible for an Election Officer position, citizens are required to:
- Be registered to vote in Jefferson County
- Have no changes in party affiliation within the last year.
- Attend a 2½ hour, paid training session
- Work a full-day, 5:15 a.m.-7 p.m., on Election Day
- Must provide own transportation
- Work in the polling location assigned by the Board of Elections
(Every effort is made to place workers in a voting precinct near their home.)
NOTE: Pursuant to KRS 117.045(9), “An election officer shall not be a candidate or the spouse, parent, brother, sister or child of a candidate who is to be voted for at the election.”
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 The Hepatitis A outbreak continues
to grow. To date there are 159 cases! The two best ways to stop the spread of this disease are to wash hands often
with warm water AND soap, and to get vaccinated.
The best places to get
vaccinated are:
- Your
healthcare provider
- Kroger
Little Clinics and Pharmacies
- Walgreens
- Rite
Aid
 
I get
calls every week about speeding on our D14 streets - and with good
reason.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports
that most people who are speeding through residential areas actually live in
the neighborhood! You might be eager to come home after work, but that’s no
excuse if a child is hit and injured. Quite literally, speed kills: If you
hit a pedestrian at 20 mph, 5% will die. If you hit a pedestrian at 30 mph,
45% will die. At 40 mph, 85% will die.
Driver
behavior is crucial to safety in residential neighborhoods. When you’re
driving, go slow enough to see and respond to every new circumstance. Look
under parked cars, and you may see children’s feet from the sidewalk, though
you can’t see them otherwise. If it’s dark, take another 10 mph off your
speed, just in case. In short, take every precaution necessary to avoid
bringing tragedy to your own neighborhood.
Please use good judgment when you are driving and remember
that, in most cases, traffic behind you will be forced to slow down if you
do.
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 Reporting potholes is easier than ever! Keeping our roads and community pristine is an important issue for everyone in the area. Follow any of the three simple methods listed below when you see a pothole and Public Works will respond as soon as they can in order to fill them.
· Click here to use our easy online form.
· Use Twitter by including the hashtag #502pothole and the location of the hole in any tweet.
· Call MetroCall 311 or 574-5000 to report potholes or any other issues. You may also email them at metro.call@louisvilleky.gov
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II was very disheartened to see that TARC (the Transit Authority of River City) has cut service, saying it doesn’t have enough drivers. We have too little transit service when all buses are running and people are left standing at the bus stop even longer when
service is reduced. The Courier-Journal story is
here.
TARC is currently advertising for both full time and part time coach operators. Here is information from the TARC website. Please help share it with anyone who might be interested:
The Transit Authority of River City (TARC) is the major public transportation provider to Jefferson, Oldham and Bullitt Counties in Kentucky, Clark & Floyd Counties in Southern Indiana
and is currently seeking FULL-TIME Coach Operators and PART-TIME Coach Operators (up to 25 hours per week).
TARC is a 24/7 operation. Interested applicants should be available to work all shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Minimum Requirements include; High School Diploma or GED and 21 years of age and no felonies or misdemeanor convictions in the past 5 years. A valid driver’s license, excellent driving record for previous 3 years and ability to obtain Commercial Drivers License
(CDL). Must perform successfully on test(s).
Selected applicants must successfully complete an eight-week (40 hr week) training program to become a Coach Operator. The hourly rate of pay during the training period is $12.00.
Upon successful completion of the training program the hourly rate of pay increases to $16.56 with periodic increases in pay. Current top operator pay is $23.90 per hour.
TARC offers the following benefits for Full-Time Team Members:
- Health, Dental, Vision, Life and Short-Term Disability Plan
- Participation in County Employee Retirement System (CERS)
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick and Vacation
- Tuition Assistance
TARC offers the following benefits for Part-Time Team Members:
- Participation in County Employee Retirement System (CERS)
Qualified applicants should apply in person at:
1000 West Broadway
Louisville, KY 40203
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (M-F)
Email is careers@ridetarc.org
Telephone is (502) 585-1234
 North
of Greenwood Road
US 31W (Dixie Highway): Lane closures and sidewalk
closures in place between Greenwood Road and Heaton Road (mile markers 11.7 to
14.5) due to construction for access management and bus rapid transit lines.
Roadway is reduced to two lanes on northbound Dixie Highway between Greenwood
Road and Blanton Lane and two lanes on southbound Dixie Highway between
Heaton Road and Upper Hunters Trace.
South
of Greenwood Road
US 31W (Dixie Highway): Lane closures and delays possible
between Stonestreet Road and Pages Lane (mile markers 9.7 to 10.5) due to
sidewalk work and asphalt paving. Lane closures are possible weeknights in the
northbound lanes from 9:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. and in the southbound lanes
from 9:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. Additional lane closures are possible from 9:00
p.m. on Friday until 10:00 a.m. on Saturday and from 9:00 p.m. on Saturday
until 10:00 a.m. on Sunday.
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It's
that time of year again where the weather begins to warm up and we can enjoy the beautiful outdoors once again. We encourage people to get out and have a good time, however, we would like to remind everyone that per Kentucky state law, ATV activity is illegal
on all public roadways and private property without the consent of the owner. These vehicles can destroy property and pose a major safety hazard when driven through undesignated areas. If you witness any illegal ATV activity in your area please contact the
LMPD non-emergency line at 502-574-2111 or our office at 502-574-1114. |
 Bennett Knox, Jefferson Memorial Forest Parks Administrator, also announced that Kentucky Kingdom is finalizing a contract with Louisville Metro Parks to operate the zipline attraction
at the 6,600-acre forest.
Kentucky Kingdom President and CEO, Ed Hart spoke at the press conference, "We are very proud to have been given this opportunity by Louisville Metro. This is the first time we’ve
extended our footprint of operations outside of the park proper, but the Jefferson Memorial Forest is only a 10-minute drive from Kentucky Kingdom.”
Zipline Kingdom is set to open to the public on June 1, 2018. Tentative operating hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through mid-August. The price for the three-hour adventure
is $70, but the first visit is free for Kentucky Kingdom season pass holders.
Online reservations for the attraction can be made starting May 15, at ziplinekingdom.com.
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A spectacular day of Bluegrass and Americana music, food and beverages, craft vendors, and youth activities in a scenic environment awaits those who visit Jefferson Memorial Forest’s fourteenth annual
Forest Fest on Saturday, May 19.
Forest Fest has been known for providing a great variety of bluegrass music; this year’s event expands on that tradition with five musical acts in the lineup. The music starts at 11:30 a.m. in the
forest’s
Horine Section, 12408 Holsclaw Hill Road.
The lineup starts off with the Local Honeys, followed by Louisville’s own Hog Operation. Kentucky native band Whiskey Bent Valley Boys play next. NPR acclaimed artist Nora Jane Struthers takes the
stage next and 2015 IBMA Momentum Award winning band the Lonely Heart Strings round out the evening.
The event is free, but parking is $10 per carload. Bring a blanket or chair. Food, wine, and beer will be available for purchase along with items from various crafters. Outside alcoholic beverages
are prohibited. Well-behaved dogs on a leash are welcome, and their owners are asked to be considerate of other patrons.
The event is made possible through the financial support of presenting sponsors, Metro Councilpersons Vicki Aubrey Welch (District 13) and Cindi Fowler (District 14), in whose districts Jefferson Memorial
Forest is located, and David Yates (District 25) as well as assistance from Councilpersons Rick Blackwell (District 12), Marianne Butler (District 15), James Peden (District 23), Madonna Flood (District 24), Jessica Green (District 1), Barbara Shanklin (District
2), Bill Hollander (District 9), Pat Mulvihill (District 10), Glen Stuckel (District 17), Vitalis Lanshima (District 21), Robin Engel (District 22), Barbara Sexton Smith (District 4), Cheri Bryant Hamilton (District 5), Brandon Coan (District 8), and Stuart
Benson (District 20). Also sponsoring the event are: Aetna, WFPK Radio Louisville, and 502 Yoga.
A variety of entertainment options for children, including live nature demonstrations and a climbing wall, will take place during the day, beginning at noon and ending at 5 p.m. Workshops by performers
will begin at 1 p.m. Artists from across the region will demonstrate their skills as part of a craft fair, and food and beverages from Comfy Cow Ice Cream, Shack in the Back Barbeque, Lil Cheezers food truck, Brooks Hill Winery, Heine Brothers Coffee, Mr.
G’s Kettle Corn, and local craft beer will be available for sale.
Forest Fest Band Schedule
11:30 a.m. Local Honeys
12:45 p.m. Hog Operation
2:00 p.m. Whisky Bent Valley Boys
3:50 p.m. Nora Jane Struthers
5:30 p.m. Lonely Heart Strings
Forest Fest Schedule of Activities
10:30 a.m. Booths open to the public; food areas open; Forest Nature booth opens for children
11:30 a.m. Music begins; Children’s activities begin (until 5 p.m.)
1-1:45 p.m. Band Workshop: Local Honeys Children’s songwriting
2-2:45 p.m. Band Workshop: Hog Operation
2:45 -3:30 p.m. Band Workshop: Nora Jane Struthers
4:30-5 p.m. Band Workshop: Lonely Heart strings
7 p.m. Forest Fest concludes
 Get your local on at the #BuyLocalFair! Sunday, May 20th from 12pm-6pm at the Water Tower. There will be more than 200 booths from a variety of local businesses, artists and craftspeople, community organizations, and farmers, as well as live music, Trend Appliances Cooking Competition, the Kidpreneur
Market (12n-3p) Wilson Muir Bank Cocktail Competition, libations, ValuMarket Craft Beer Tent, Cox’s Back Porch area for the grownups and a children’s area as well. For the first time this year there will be a Kipreneur Market for children under 12 running
their own business. Presented by the Louisville Water Company, the event also gets major support from Amish Hills Furniture and Louisville Metro Council. Admission to the Buy Local Fair is free and parking is $5 per vehicle (or free for bicycle parking). #BuyLocalFair
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 Getting to jobs, the movies, learning activities and other fun events around Louisville is affordable for young people with the TARC Summer Youth Pass, which goes on sale Monday, May
21.
The pass costs $30 and is available to anyone 6 - 19 years old. With the pass, youths can take unlimited TARC rides on all routes from June 1 - Aug. 31.
By taking public transportation, young people gain self-confidence and become more independent, important skills for lifelong success. All TARC buses are equipped with bicycle racks,
free Wi-Fi and are ADA accessible.
The pass can be ordered from TARC’s website, www.ridetarc.org,
or purchased at the following locations:
To order by mail, send a check or money order for $30, with your name, address and phone number, to SUMMER YOUTH PASS; c/o TARC cashier; 1000 W. Broadway; Louisville, KY 40203.
 The
Louisville Bats are once again hosting Louisville Metro Government Nights. Community Involvement Vouchers are available for groups and organizations doing good works in the community. Tickets are available on the following Monday nights: May 28, June 11, July
2 and September 3.
To request tickets please contact Jessica Adell at
jadell@batsbaseball.com. Please include your Metro Council District, contact name, mailing address, daytime phone and number of tickets requested
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 Do
you love your veggies? New Roots would love to hear from you!
The Fresh Stop Markets (FSM) are run by leaders in a grassroots food justice movement that
operates from the belief that fresh food is a basic human right. FSMs are volunteer, community-driven farm-fresh food markets that pop up bi-weekly at local churches and community centers in neighborhoods that do not have grocery stores or farmers’ markets.
Shareholders (“customers”) agree to cooperate and pay ahead of time, on an income-based sliding scale, for ten varieties of seasonal, local, organic produce that can then be picked up at a given time and day, at one of the 17 different Kentucky and southern
Indiana Markets. This cooperation and financial commitment ensures that farmers don’t face the same degree of risk as with traditional farmers’ markets. The sliding scale means food is affordable and everyone is included.
WIC participants pay $6, those at or below 185 percent federal poverty guidelines pay $12, others pay $25, and those who would like to invest in the community pay $40.
SNAP IS ACCEPTED. Everyone gets the same food! At every Market a chef hosts a cooking demonstration, offering samples and recipes for the very same vegetables and fruits that shareholders bring home. There is a diverse, family reunion atmosphere. Food
justice workshops and the Fresh Stop Training Institute (FSTI) organize Fresh Stop Market leaders to unite around the pursuit of a healthy, just food system for all.
The growing season kicks off the week of June 4th. The location and times of the New Roots Fresh Stop Markets for 2018 can be found on our website at
https://newroots.org/fresh-stop-markets/ or by calling 502-509-6770, Ext. 0, or by emailing
info@newroots.org. We look forward to hearing from everyone soon. Your veggies are waiting!
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 TreesLouisville
is currently hosting a tree rebate. Those who purchase a shade tree can receive up to 40% off the purchase price. This is an initiative between TreesLouisville and Louisville Metro Division of Community Forestry to grow our tree canopy. Trees are more beneficial
than you realize. For example, a yard tree can boost property value up to $10,000. They can also help lower heating & cooling bills. Louisville is the fastest warming urban heat island in the country; trees and shade help keep our city cool, improve air quality,
and make for beautiful, safer neighborhoods.
Eligibility requirements include:
· Tree must be considered a shade tree
· Tree must be planted in a residential yard
· Program open to Jefferson County, KY residents only
· Max 3 submissions per household
· Tree must measure at least 1in in diameter at a point 6in above soil line
· Rebates are awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis while funds are available
· Rebate is only eligible for purchase price of tree (i.e. excludes tax, planting or delivery fees, etc.)
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 For 25 years, New Directions Repair
Affair has helped organize teams of coworkers, church members or friends who spend
4-8 hours transforming the declining home of an elderly or disabled homeowner
by making simple home repairs. With over 1,000 annual volunteers, we help repair
180-200 homes every year. Repair Affair projects are available
for all skill levels; from painting or yardwork, replacing inoperative door
locks, repairing leaky faucets, to building wheelchair ramps. No
matter your skill or experience, there’s a Repair Affair project that is
perfect for you!
Although New Directions Repair Affair
can host a team any day of the week, we will celebrate our 25th
Anniversary on Saturday June 2nd in Southern Indiana and June 9th
in Louisville. Join us on our event days and receive a free lunch and a
commemorative t-shirt while helping repair a declining home. To make our 25th
year truly special, please volunteer today!
Contact Max at 502.719.7125 or email maxm@ndhc.org. You’ll have a great time
knowing you’ve made a real difference!
 The Department of Animal Services has a fundamental mission to
protect public health and safety, ensure the humane treatment of animals and
provide quality, professional service to the public. LMAS serves as an
authority in animal welfare by creating and preserving a safe and humane
community for both people and animals. LMAS strives to eliminate the euthanasia
of adoptable animals in Louisville Metro through education, community
engagement, enforcement and leadership efforts
For more information about events, adoption, and donations CLICK HERE:
Animal Services (502) 473-7387 3516 Newburg
Road Louisville, KY 40205..3705 Manslick Road Louisville, KY 40218
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Interested in Volunteering?
Do you have time to participate in Meals on Wheels?
Southwest Community Ministries is looking for kindhearted, friendly people to deliver meals to home-bound seniors in the 40272 and 40258 zip codes.
Delivery takes about an hour weekly, twice a month if you prefer to deliver two days/month. We have a Tuesday route that departs from Sun Valley Community Center (10:00 am) or a Wednesday, Thursday or Friday route departing from Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital in the afternoon (3:30).
If you want to make a difference in a senior's life, and yours, please contact Barb Mercer or Claudia Kiper at 935-0310 ext. 244.
 Kentucky
Kingdom and Hurricane Bay are hiring for the upcoming park season. There are
1,400 positions in several departments, including rides, food service, retail,
public safety, and guest services. Kentucky Kingdom lifeguards must be at least
16 years-old and ride operators must be at least 18. There are a limited number
of positions open for applicants who are 15. For further information or applications click here.
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 REAL ID/Kentucky Voluntary Travel ID
Kentucky has been granted an extension for Federal REAL
ID/Driver’s License compliance.
To view the Kentucky REAL ID extension approval letter, click here.
For the flyer from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, click here.
For the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s REAL ID page, click here.
The 2018 Louisville Parks and Recreation Golf Discount Book is now on sale
at all Parks and Recreation golf courses, and makes a perfect holiday gift for
the golfer in the family regardless of experience level.
The $25 gift provides more than $2,000 worth of dollars in savings
throughout the year and is on sale at all nine public golf courses and the
Parks Administration Building at Joe Creason Park.
Through the discount book, players can receive reduced greens fees, prices on
pro shop merchandise, lessons and more. For more information on the discount
book, call (502) 574-6454 or call or visit your nearby Parks and Recreation golf course.
The Louisville Metro Waste Reduction Center at (636 Meriwether Avenue) provides a means for all
Louisville/Jefferson County residents to properly dispose of tires and
household bulk waste including metals, appliances, electronics, tree limbs and
stumps up to three feet in diameter, unbagged yard waste, construction debris
and furniture.
*Up to three household junk items may be
dropped off at no charge per day. If there are more than three items a
fee will be charged according to the schedule below.
https://louisvilleky.gov/sites/default/files/public_works/pdf_files/wrc_prices_2-1-16.pdf
Hours of Operation:
Tuesday - Friday: 8 am to 5 pm
Saturday: 8 AM to 3 PM
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