Councilwoman Fowler would like to wish the constituents of District 14 a safe and happy Memorial Day!
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 Mayor’s Subway Fresh Fit Hike, Bike & Paddle Returns on Memorial Day, May 27th! Activities begin at 8 a.m./hiking, biking, paddling at 10 a.m. at Waterfront Park. Subway Restaurants is again the title sponsor of Hike, Bike & Paddle, with presenting sponsors, Coca-Cola Bottling Company Consolidated, Norton Healthcare and Neil Huffman Subaru. Academy Sports + Outdoors is a contributing sponsor.
"Subway Restaurants is proud to again be the title sponsor of the Mayor’s SUBWAY Fresh Fit Hike, Bike & Paddle, celebrating its 15th year. The events happening today give people an opportunity to be outside in the fresh air and lead healthy, active lifestyles," said Umang Patel, Louisville SUBWAY Board Chair.
More than 50 vendors and information booths will open at 8:30 a.m. at Waterfront Park. Yoga, Tai Chi, Zumba and Pickleball demonstrations will be offered starting at 8 a.m., along with group participation.
2,500 free t-shirts will be available for those arriving early and completing a brief survey. Thanks to sponsor support, this year’s t-shirt is an upgraded performance sport material. Subway will be handing out free cash gift cards to be used at any Subway location, while supplies last. The Brain Injury Association will distribute 500 helmets to riders who don’t have one. Neil Huffman Subaru will be giving away a free bicycle and kayak at the event. Participants are encouraged to be “green” and bring their own water bottles, which they will be able to fill at Waterfront Park and at various water stations along the routes, as part of Louisville Water’s Pure Tap To Go.
To view interactive route maps, a full schedule and for more information, visit https://hikebikeandpaddle.org. RSVP on the Hike, Bike and Paddle Facebook event page. Follow along on Twitter and Instagram @AroundLou!
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) recently awarded a contract for repair of the bridge over Pond Creek on Pendleton Road in Jefferson County. This project includes full depth patching of the deck and a latex concrete overlay. Construction at the bridge on Pendleton Road is currently scheduled to begin on May 28. Lane closures will be used for two weeks during the initial phase of construction. Motorists will be directed through the work zone via flagging operations.
Full closure of Pendleton Road is scheduled to begin on June 10 and will last for approximately 30 days. The road will be closed between East Orell Road and Medora Road. Motorists will need to follow the signed detour via East Orell Road to Blevins Gap Road to Medora Road and then reconnect with Pendleton Road.This bridge on Pendleton Road over Pond Creek was built in 1938 and is currently posted with a weight limit of nine tons. Louisville Paving and Construction was awarded the construction contract for $426,000. The project is scheduled for completion in September 2019.
This bridge repair project is part of KYTC’s Bridging Kentucky program. Bridging Kentucky includes more than 1,000 state, county, and municipal structures that are rated in poor condition or have restricted weight limits. More than 70 of the bridges on the list are currently closed to traffic. Each bridge will be addressed in the next six years, either replaced with a new structure designed to last at least 75 years or rehabilitated to extend its life by at least 30 years. Those with restricted weight limits will reopen to school buses, emergency vehicles, commercial trucks, as well as passenger vehicles. To learn more about the Bridging Kentucky program, visit bridgingkentucky.com .
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KIPDA Area Agency on Aging and Independent Living is once again teaming up 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 3rd at:
-KIPDA, 11520 Commonwealth Drive (Lou., KY 40299)
-WLKY Studio, 1918 Mellwood Ave. (Lou, KY 40206)
Drop off hours are Monday through Friday; 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Monetary donations will also be accepted to purchase fans. Make checks made payable to KIPDA, Attn: Fan Fair Program and mail to the address on Commonwealth Drive listed above postmarked by June 3rd. If you would like to make special arrangements for a donation or need further information, please contact Sarah Teeters (502) 574-5092 at the OADC or Jennifer Craig (502) 266-5571 at KIPDA.
On June 8th, a “Fan Fair” will be held from 9 a.m.- 12 p.m. at the Edison Center located at 701 W. Ormsby Ave. to distribute the collected fans to seniors 60 and older, as well as to individuals with physical disabilities, on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Celebrate contemporary and historic farm life with the whole family at Riverside on Saturday, June 15, 2019 from 10 am to 3 pm. Featured activities include: farm animal petting zoo, barrel train rides, 4-H Fair, 4-H Youth Dairy Goat Show, horse-drawn wagon rides, “Bluegrass Bessie” the Milking Cow Demo, Cooking Demonstrations with the Thorobred Nutrition Trailer, Kentucky Proud Recipe Tastings, Jefferson Memorial Forest’s ECHO Mobile, Forage Crop Demos, rain barrel workshops, speakers and demos on a variety of related topics. Riverside’s archaeological dig site will be open. Bluegrass Music by “Hog Operation” from Noon to 2 PM. Food vendors: LaRue County Pork Producers and Ehrler’s Ice Cream.
When: Saturday, June 15th; 10 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
Where: Riverside, The Farnsley Moreman Landing (7410 Moorman Rd.)
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Due to the severe thunderstorms last Sunday, the scheduled Mary M Miller cruises set for April 14 from Riverview Park was postponed. The new rescheduled date will be Sunday, June 23rd. The cruise times will remain at 1:30 p.m. & 4:00 p.m. and all reservations made with Southwest Community Ministries will be honored for the rescheduled date. Advanced reserved seats are still available and new reservations can be made by visiting Southwest Community Ministries and giving a suggested $5 minimum donation. On the day of event, seating will be on a first come first served basis.
We apologize for the inconvenience and hope you can make it on June 23rd. Let's hope for nice weather! If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the District 14 office at (502) 574-1114 or email cindy.thieneman@louisvilleky.gov.
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What to Do After a Tick Bite
As you and your loved ones enjoy the warmer weather outdoors, make sure you know what to do if bitten by a tick. Tick attachment time is important. Removing ticks as soon as possible reduces the risk of infection. Use tweezers to pull steadily without twisting.
Early Signs & Symptoms of Lyme Disease
Acute Lyme disease “flu-like” symptoms include fever, aches, headache, and abrupt and severe fatigue.
Blood tests do not accurately diagnose Lyme disease in the first few weeks of infection. A round expanding red skin lesion, greater than 2 inches, can present after a tick bite; this rash is diagnostic for Lyme disease. The rash can be but is NOT usually a “bulls-eye” rash. The rash is NOT always present or easily recognizable which can lead to delayed diagnosis and treatment.
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Median Work to Begin Between Upper Hunters Trace and Heaton Road; launching the most transformative and dangerous parts of construction
Crews on The New Dixie Highway Project will begin installing medians next week between Upper Hunters Trace and Heaton Road. This means the crews are launching a critical part of the project almost a month ahead of schedule.
By installing medians, The New Dixie Highway Project will restrict mid-block left turns – and guide drivers to turn at signalized intersections or designated U-turn points. Installing medians is both the most transformative part of The New Dixie Highway project – but also the most dangerous for workers because they will be working in the middle of the roadway with traffic on both sides.
Crews had been expecting to start work on medians in June, but recent favorable weather conditions meant they were able to complete sidewalk and gutter work between Upper Hunters Trace and Heaton Road ahead of schedule. They will begin median work in that same section of roadway as soon as possible, sometime during the week of May 6.
During median installation, the interior lane immediately adjacent to the work will be closed in each direction. Work will be happening in more than one location at a time. As one section is complete, work will move to a new section, meaning that drivers should stay alert as lane closures may change without notice.
The New Dixie Highway Project broke ground in December of 2017 and all the major components will be complete by December of 2019. Some final parts of project – such as landscaping and final surfacing – require warm weather and will be completed in the summer of 2020.
Medians will be “non-mountable” so passenger vehicles cannot drive over them. Widths will vary with available space, with landscaping at key locations. While it may seem counter-intuitive to drivers, restricting mid-block left-turns creates not only a safer corridor, but a more efficient corridor. While some drivers will have to drive slightly further to reach their destination, the improved efficiency and reduction in accident-related congestion will mean a better traffic flow for everyone.
About the New Dixie Highway Project
The New Dixie Highway Project is a $35 million investment to improve safety, mobility and livability along the corridor. The project will concentrate on three major areas of improvement:
-Roadway safety and design improvements, including raised medians and left-hand-only turn lanes along the most congested and dangerous section (Crums Lane to Greenwood Road).
-A new Intelligent Transportation System that will improve and coordinate traffic signal timing along the entire corridor.
-The region’s first TARC bus rapid transit route, with eight priority buses and 37 highly visible bus stations and stops that will improve travel times for both transit riders and drivers.
Follow progress on the New Dixie Highway at TheNewDixieHighway.com; on Facebook (search for The New Dixie Highway), and on Twitter @NewDixieHighway or Instagram: @newdixiehwy
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Are you or someone you know in need of services but don't know where to look? LouieCONNECT.com is the perfect one stop resource that can connect people to a wide variety of helpful agencies.
This is a mobile optimized website that pulls together the services is our community that provide support for people experiencing a difficult time. It includes only those services that are free and provides all of the information needed to know what they offer, where they are located, when they are open, and any requirements to receive help.
If you are having an issue but don't know where to turn for help, LouieCONNECT.com could be just what you've been looking for.
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JustServe.org is a free volunteer website dedicated to bringing communities together through volunteerism. Non-profits can post the need for volunteers and those in our community can go to the website and see all the opportunities to volunteer. Because the website is self-funded, they never ask for donations to maintain the website, they never sell advertising and they never sell any information. All those connected with JustServe.org are volunteers and there is no paid staff. The website is zip code driven, easy to use and 100% free.
If you are looking for volunteer opportunities, this is a perfect place to start looking! There are plenty of organizations to chose from that are conveniently located in your area.
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Radon is the silent killer lurking inside homes and is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the country. The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness is offering free radon test kits while the supply lasts.
You can request a kit by calling 574-6650.
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6201 Ashby Ln. - Allterrain Paving and Construction has been issued Permit Number 19RW3536 to close a driving lane in order to install sidewalks. Permit is valid from May 20th to August 30th.
5217 Blevins Gap Rd. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3229 to close a driving lane in order to place a fuse on an existing pole and run new cable. Permit is valid from May 3rd to June 1st.
9225 Chenault Rd. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3144 to close a driving lane in order to replace overhead electrical equipment. Permit is valid from April 23rd to May 27th.
11502 Deering Rd. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3386 to close a driving lane and sidewalk in order to place new equipment on existing pole. Permit is valid from May 2nd to June 21st.
8000 Dixie Hwy - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW2874 to close a driving lane in order to install gas service. Permit is valid from April 15th to May 27th.
8214 Dixie Hwy - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW2881 to close a driving lane in order to install gas service. Permit is valid from April 15th to May 27th.
9100 Dixie Hwy - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW2879 to close a driving lane in order to install gas service. Permit is valid from April 15th to May 27th.
8700 Dixie Hwy - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW2880 to close a driving lane in order to install gas service. Permit is valid from April 15th to May 27th.
5901 Jessamine Ln. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3125 to close a driving lane in order to install overhead electrical equipment. Permit is valid from April 23rd to May 27th.
7206 Johnsontown Rd. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3142 to close a driving lane in order to replace overhead electrical equipment. Permit is valid from April 23rd to May 27th.
5610 Morning Glory Ln. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3154 to close a driving lane in order to replace overhead electrical equipment. permit is valid from April 23rd to May 24th.
12500 Old Dixie Hwy - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3074 to close a driving lane in order to replace a gas main. Permit is valid from April 23rd to May 27th.
8100 Poinsettia Dr. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3153 to close a driving lane in order to replace overhead electrical equipment. Permit is valid from April 23rd to May 24th.
6605 W Orell Rd. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3073 to close a driving lane in order to install a gas main. Permit is valid from April 23rd to May 27th.
5001 W. Pages Ln. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3123 to close a driving lane in order to replace overhead electrical equipment. Permit is valid from April 23rd to May 27th.
5603 W. Pages Ln. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3126 to close a driving lane in order to replace overhead electrical equipment. Permit is valid from April 23rd to May 27th.
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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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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. There is a route on Tuesdays that departs from Sun Valley Community Center (10:00 am) or a route on Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays route departing from St. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital in the afternoon (3:30).
If you want to make a difference in a senior's life please contact Jessica Burnett 502-935-0310 ext. 244.
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We all know that illegal dumping--putting waste on property that is not licensed as a disposal facility--is an eyesore that is expensive to clean up, diminishes quality of life, discourages economic development and even sends plastic debris into our waterways.
That's why people caught dumping along our city's alleys, sidewalks, fields and roadsides are subject to fines and impoundment of any vehicle used in the dumping. That's where citizens can help with the problem. If you witness illegal dumping while it's happening, report it.
We've developed a new online form you can use to tell us where it happened, describe the vehicle(s) involved, preferably with license plate number(s), and even upload pictures. Of course you can always call Metro Call 311 or 574-5000. For more information about illegal dumping, including a link to the reporting form, visit our illegal dumping webpage.
Another illegal dumping vehicle impounded
Pickup was used in two separate incidents
This week Solid Waste Enforcement tracked down a white pickup truck that was recorded by surveillance back in February as it was used to illegally dump tree debris in the 3600 block of Parthenia Avenue. The offender was found through information received as we investigated a separate illegal dumping incident in the 4100 block of Craig Avenue in April for which the person was also determined to be responsible. In total, the illegal dumper will owe $1,500 in fines and approximately $250 impound fees.
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We are excited to announce the Metro Arts Community Center is now open! The building recently received a colorful new window wrap, and new programs and classes will be coming to the site, which is now known as the Metro Arts Community Center.Visit the website to view open hours, and try to solve our interact jigsaw puzzle based on Hannah Thompson's artwork!
Free First Saturdays - Intro to Art
Enrollment is required
Join us for free first Saturday workshops designed to introduce youth and families to their creative side. Workshops are designed for ages 6-10, 12-15 and families. Call today to learn what we are doing different each month.
Live Hand Casting
Enrollment is limited to 12 couples
Time: TBA, Saturday, 1-5 p.m.
Fee: $35 and includes all supplies and item.
Participants will have guided instruction on creating a mold of clasped or single hands using casting material. Once the mold is made, students will fill the mold with plaster, let cure, then demold to take home a perfect replica of their hand/hands. This workshop is very popular and is already FULL for the next few months. Call to pre-register!
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/parks/metro-arts-center
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 Check out the Jefferson Memorial Forest website for fun events!
Alpine Tower Night Climb
- May, 24th, 2019
- 6:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Meet at the Horine Reservation. Fee: $20/person. Preregister and prepay at the Welcome Center. Ages 10 and older.
Outdoor Skills: Orienteering 1
- May 25th, 2019
- 9 :00 a.m.- noon
A hands-on program to give you the skills every explorer should have map and landscape reading. They are necessary to read and interpret topographic maps and locate destinations, all while using a compass. Meet at the Horine Reservation. Fee: $15/person. Call to preregister.
Marvel Party
- Saturday, May 25th; 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
- Join us for Superhero training with Spiderman, snacks, activities, and a showing of the first Avengers movie.
Movie Monday
- Monday, June 3rd; 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Get ready for the new "Secret Life of Pets" by watching the first movie! All Ages
Lego Party
- Saturday, June 8th; 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- If you can dream it, you can build it! Come play with the library’s collection of Legos! All Ages
http://www.lfpl.org/events/
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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: 8:00 a.m. to 5 :00p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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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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Want to know where crime is happening in your neighborhood? Use LMPD's Crime Mapping Tool to find out here.
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