Councilwoman Fowler would like to wish the constituents of District 14 a safe and happy 4th of July! Also, the Louisville Metro Council is on summer break for the next two weeks. No committee meetings or regular meetings have been scheduled. The Council will resume its regular meeting schedule the week of July 15th.
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 13 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. 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. Traffic information for the District 5 counties is also available at facebook.com/KYTCDistrict5 and twitter.com/KYTCDistrict5 .
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A Back to School Festival will be held at Valley High School, July 25th, from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
This annual event is open to families with children in kindergarten through high school. School supplies and backpacks will be provided while supplies last to families that participate in three, ten-minute “mini-trainings”. Over twenty presenters and more than forty vendors will be at the event plus mascots and lots of hands on fun to help everyone “Unlock Your Superhero Powers”. Sponsored by South Jefferson Neighborhood Place, Cane Run Neighborhood Place, area JCPS Family Resource and Youth Services Centers, Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services, South Jefferson Community Partnership, Drug-Free Communities Grant, Kidz Club, Kosair Charities, and Fairdale Christian Church.
Valley High School is located at 10200 Dixie Highway. For more information call 363-1483.
We are sad to announce that the Mary M Miller riverboat cruises scheduled for this Sunday, June 23rd have been CANCELLED.
Due to the large amount of rain we have experienced recently, the water levels at Riverview Park are too high for the boat to safely enter the docking area in order to board passengers.
Weather certainly has not been on our side for this event, but all reservations will be honored for the newly rescheduled date of Sunday, August 11th. Cruise times will remain at 1:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. with boarding beginning 30 minutes prior to each departure.
If you have any questions or concerns, please call my office at (502) 574-1114. I apologize for any inconvenience this causes and I am keeping my hopes up for beautiful, sunny weather August 11th!
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 Taste of South Louisville showcases the local and international cuisine of our diverse area all in the name of neighbors helping neighbors. Join us in Millionaire's Row at Churchill Downs to eat to your heart's content while overlooking the track.There will be more than 25 local restaurants represented so arrive hungry! We'll have door prizes, a silent auction that will get everyone in the bidding mood, and special guests. There will also be a cash bar!
Purchase Tickets HERE!
Early Bird Tickets (June&July) - $40
Regular Tickets (August) - $50
Children 5-11 - $10
Children 0-4 - Free
*Tickets can also be purchased with cash or check at SLCM's office (415 1/2 W Ashland Avenue) from 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday through Friday.
For $30, get unlimited travel through Aug. 31
TARC is once again offering Louisville Area youth unlimited travel with the Summer Youth Pass, good through August 31st.
Getting to jobs, learning activities and fun events around the region is easy and affordable with the Summer Youth Pass, available now for $30.
“Whether your plan is to work, play, or just connect with friends this Summer, the Youth Pass is your mobility solution, providing access to the entire Louisville Area,” said Ferdinand L. Risco Jr., TARC Executive Director, “When coupled with the Metro Cultural Pass, which allows free access to many local arts and cultural destinations, the ability to explore, learn and have fun all Summer long has never been easier.”
The pass (current MyTARC student card required ) can be purchased from TARC’s website or at the following locations:
Union Station, 1000 West Broadway Nia Center, 2900 West Broadway
Loris’s Gifts at the UofL Hospital
Jewish Hospital Gift Shops Broadway Food Mart, 4132 West Broadway
*All TARC buses are equipped with bicycle racks, free Wi-Fi and are ADA accessible.
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On behalf of the Pleasure Ridge Park Fire Protection District we would like to invite you to participate in our First 5K Run /Walk to benefit The WHAS Crusade for Children. This event will be the only one if its kind held in the Southwest area of Louisville. This year the race will be held on September 21, 2019.
We need area businesses and organizations to offer their monetary support to host the event. We certainly appreciate any support you can provide! The goal both as a Fire District and the community is to demonstrate innovative ways that will generate revenue to help children with special needs of the Kentucky and Indiana area and this 5K event plans to do just that!
Please remember that your company will still receive the recognition for donating toward the Crusade for Children for that year (2020). Once your contribution has been accepted we will then allocate your donation to the First 5K Run/Walk. Depending on which Donor Level your company chooses we would be pleased to display a banner or sign the day of the event with your company’s logo on it. This would also include your company’s logo on our 5K run T-shirts.
If you would like to meet with our event coordinator or have questions/concerns please email smorris@prpfire.org or call (502) 356-1443 (cell). I would be pleased to meet with you to discuss more in details about this exciting event!
VITA is now offering free tax preparation to help with the following questions/topics:
-2018 Missed Deadline
-Prior Year Returns
-Amendments
-Tax Question
May 13th - October 16th
Mondays: 9AM - 4PM (Edison Center)
Tuesdays: 9AM - 4PM (Edison Center)
Wednesday: 11AM - 7PM (Louisville Urban League)
Saturdays at the Edison Center will run from 9AM - 3PM on Aug. 3rd, Sept. 7th, and Oct. 5th
Edison Center - 701 W. Ormsby Ave, 2nd Floor
Louisville Urban League - 1535 W. Broadway
Call 502-574-5687 to book an appointment!
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Attorney General Andy Beshear has issued a scam alert to warn former and current college students about companies offering student loan debt relief for a fee. Beshear’s office and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) say it is illegal for companies to charge upfront fees before providing debt relief services.
Kentuckians in Allen, Breckinridge, Clark, Daviess, Fayette, Jefferson, Kenton, Mason and Warren counties have recently reported receiving strange calls and voicemails from a woman claiming she needs to discuss new federal student loan repayment options. Many getting the calls say they don’t even have student loans, but were provided a callback phone number and reference number.
The third-party companies behind the calls claim to offer document preparation services and pretend they can help you qualify for a loan forgiveness program – but they may want upfront fees and personal and financial information.
According to the FTC and the Office of the Attorney General, some companies that promise debt relief are scams. To spot them follow these tips:
-Never pay up front
-Consolidating federal loan debt with the U.S. Department of Education is free and reputable private lenders don’t require upfront payment.
-Watch out for imposters
-Be wary of scammers pretending to be an employee of the federal government. Directly contact the Department of Education at StudentAid.gov or 800-433-3243, or independently contact your private loan servicer via a verified number or website.
-Resist pressure
-Know that no company can promise fast loan forgiveness and never rush to qualify for repayment plans, loan consolidation or loan forgiveness programs.
-Beware of legal tricks
-Be wary if a company asks you to sign a “power of attorney,” a “third-party authorization” or other such agreements that give third-parties legal permission to talk to your student loan servicer and make decisions on your behalf.
-Never provide sensitive information
-Never provide your FSA ID or PIN or other personal and financial information to someone who randomly calls you over the phone or contacts you via email.
Beshear’s Office of Consumer Protection urges former and current students who feel they are victims of questionable services to complete a complaint form. Students having problems with their student loan servicer or a debt collector, should contact the Student Loan Ombudsman of the U.S. Department of Education at 877-557-2575. Since taking office, Beshear and his team have worked to protect students from predatory for-profit colleges and lenders. Last week, Beshear’s Office of Consumer Protection secured $2.2 million in debt relief for former Kentucky ITT Tech students pressured by deceptive lending practices. To date, nearly 8,000 Kentucky students have received more than $8 million in student loan debt relief or restitution from for-profit colleges Beshear has held accountable.
This past weekend’s storms produced thunderstorms, flooding, and heavy rains. As residents begin to evaluate damage that may have occurred, BBB serving Louisville, Southern Indiana, and Western Kentucky wants to remind consumers to beware of “storm chasers” and out-of-town contractors soliciting business.
BBB offers the following tips to help you avoid a scam:
-Check your insurance. Talk with your insurance agent to find out about your coverage and filing requirements. Make sure to save copies of your receipts.
-Ask BBB. Visit bbb.org or call 502.583.6546 to find out a company’s BBB Business Profile. This information includes the BBB rating, contact information, BBB customer complaints, and more.
-Get quotes in writing. Try to get at least 3-4 quotes in writing. Be wary of any quote that seems unusually low or high compared to the others.
-Check for licensure. Businesses must be licensed. Contact the Revenue Commission at 502.574.4860 to check out a company’s licensure.
-Get a copy of the contract. Make sure to get a copy of your contract. Read over it carefully and ask questions on anything you do not understand. The contract should detail all the work, costs, pay schedule, and projected completion date. The contract should also state who will obtain the proper permits.
-Don’t pay the full amount upfront. If a company demands full payment upfront, stay away.
-Resist high-pressure sales tactics. Don’t feel pressured to hire someone on the spot. Allow yourself time to do your research before you sign a contract.
-Beware of accepted payment methods. Watch out for businesses that only want cash. Pay by a credit card or check whenever possible.
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This week MetroCall switched to a new Metro311 reporting system for the general public. You can now report issues, track issues, view past issues, comment on issues, and more from one site. Please visit http://iframe.publicstuff.com/.
To report a new issue, follow these steps:
1. Visit http://iframe.publicstuff.com/
2. For City, type in Louisville and select “Louisville Jefferson County Metro Government”
3. Program developers suggest you now “sign up” for an account in top right corner. This will allow the system to track all requests. You can also choose not to sign up, which will let you make service requests anonymously.
4. To report an issue, select the issue or type something into the search box. Then select issue.
5. Next fill out the series of questions. You can enter an actual address or drag and drop the pin on the map to the location. Please be sure to check the address to ensure it’s a valid address.
6. Include all details in the description and click submit.
Play around with the new system to become familiar with all the great features. You can now track other people’s service requests and the system will keep them in your account. Please let our office know if you have any issues.
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Southwest Community Ministries, along with Kosair Charities, is offering an assistance program to help children in need get eye glasses! No one in the community should have live without seeing the world in crystal clear clarity, especially children.
The ministries are able to offer up to $120 per child, covering the cost of two pairs of eye glasses. This is an amazing program that can help countless families provide something that many of us take for granted.
If you have any questions or would like details of how to apply, please contact the Southwest Community Ministries at (502) 935-0310.
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The Dare to Care Mobile Pantry has a new location! This amazing program ensures that families can access food regardless of where they live. Dare to Care brings food directly to a neighborhood and sets up a temporary pantry on a consistent, scheduled basis.
Today, Dare to Care operates over 40 Mobile Pantries each month. These pantries provide nearly 275,000 pounds of nutritious food to our neighbors in need each year.
This particular pantry is located at Sacred Heart Wayside (3101 Wayside Dr.) and services residents from the 40216, 40258 and 40272 area codes. The pantry will be at this location the second Monday of every month from 1:30 p.m. until they run out of food.
If you have any questions or concerns please contact (502) 966-3821.
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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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Crews on The New Dixie Highway Project have begun installing medians – one of the most dangerous phases of the project.
Project team leaders request that drivers use extra caution. It is especially dangerous to attempt to turn left, through the construction area. (See picture.) This maneuver is dangerous even when workers are not active.
By installing medians, The New Dixie Highway Project will restrict mid-block left turns – and will guide drivers to turn at signalized intersections or designated U-turn points.
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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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6002 Ashby Ln. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3728 to close a driving lane in order to install gas service. Permit is valid from June 4th to July 30th.
6201 Ashby Ln. - Allterrain Paving and Construction has been issued Permit Number 19RW3536 to close a driving lane in order to install sidewalk. Permit is valid from May 20th to August 30th.
6017 Dutschke Rd. -LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3730 to close a driving lane in order to install gas service. Permit is valid from June 4th to July 30th.
5215 Elzie Rd. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW4318 to close a driving lane in order to install underground electrical cutting. Permit is valid from June 14th to July 12th.
6013 Lewis Way - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3721 to close a driving lane in order to install gas service. Permit is valid from June 4th to July 30th.
7719 Mango Dr. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW3749 to close a driving lane in order to install a reclosure on an existing pole. Permit is valid from June 13th to July 25th.
10316 Rancho Dr. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number 19RW4365 to close a driving lane in order to perform work on an existing pole. Permit is valid from June 17th to July 15th.
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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!
Beginners Acoustic Guitar Lessons
Instructor: Ken Lucchese
Saturdays: Youth-10:30 - 11:15 a.m. / Adult-11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.
8 Week Session: July 13 - August 31
Fee: $85
In this beginner’s course, students will learn first position chord structure, as well as strumming techniques. Sheet music will be provided, and students are led through beginner’s songs with strumming and chord progression. Students must provide their own acoustic guitar. All other material will be provided.
Youth Pottery
Instructor: Brad Meredith
Minimum enrollment 5 / Maximum enrollment 12
This class is specifically designed for children and early teens. We will explore the basics of Hand Building in clay. Students will be instructed on how to make coil pots, pinch pots, wall pockets, and hand built mugs, plus much more. The creative use of patterns, texture, and clay stamping will be implemented in the design process. All projects will be bisque fired and glazed.
Fridays 4 - 6 p.m. (8 Week Session)
8 Week Session: July 12 - August 30
Fee: $85
Adult Pottery
Instructor: Ed Lawson
Thursdays, 5 - 8 p.m.
Minimum enrollment 5 / Maximum enrollment 12
This course is for adults of any skill level from beginner to advanced: From basic Hand Building to advanced Wheel work. Students will learn from a seasoned potter who has previously taught here at Metro Arts Community Center for 17 years, as well as being a retired High School Art teacher. Whether you are just beginning your pottery exploration, or are a skilled potter who would like guided instruction on new skill building, this is the class for you!
8 Week Session: July 11 - August 29
Fee: $85
Hand Building and Pottery Wheel
Instructor: Laura George
Time: Tuesdays, July 9 - August 27 / 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Minimum enrollment 7 / Maximum enrollment 12
Includes basic to Hand Building (4wks) and intro to potter’s wheel (4wks). Pottery techniques are taught on an individual and group basis including demonstrations and one on one help. Class consists of instruction about kinds of clay, tools, and glazes, as well as discussion/critiques of student work.
Fee: $85
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/parks/metro-arts-center
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 Check out the Jefferson Memorial Forest website for fun events.
Family Art Day: #Louisville Rocks
- Saturday, July 6th; 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Paint rocks to hide around town, spreading joy and happiness to those who find them. Limit 24. To register, call 502-933-0029. All ages
Princess in Black Storytime
- Monday, July 8th; 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
- Princesses and princes are welcome to join us a for storytime based on the book series, Princess in Black, by Shannon Hale. Crafts, ninja training, monster fighting, and a tea party await! Costumes encouraged! Ages 5+
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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