11/19/2019

Newburg Library

On the third Tuesday of each month, a Community Meeting is held to give residents an opportunity to be informed, discuss ideas and share. Be part of the change we want to see for our community. Join us at the new meeting time, 6:00PM when we meet with LMPD and 6:30PM to share with Councilwoman Dr. Barbara Shanklin.

Louisville Metro Police Department 6th Division Questions? Contact Us

Don't Forget to Vote on November 5th!

Early In-House Absentee Voting started on Monday Sept. 23.

Sept. 23 - Nov. 4     Monday-Friday  8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Oct. 19, Oct. 26 and Nov. 2          Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM:

Registered voters in Jefferson County who will be absent from Jefferson County on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019 can vote their ballot early at Election Center, 701 West Ormsby Avenue, Room 301 (near 7th and Oak Streets).

Other people who can vote early include: a woman in her last trimester of pregnancy, a person or their spouse who is scheduled to have surgery on Election Day, and those people because of age, illness or disability are unable to go to the polls.

Where Do I Vote?

Check the Jefferson County Board of Elections website at the following address to see where your voting location is/if your voting location has changed before November 5th, 2019. http://jeffersoncountyclerk.org/wheredoivote/.

Is your neighborhood street facing speeding problems?  Do you and your neighbors desire to have speed humps installed?  Councilwoman Shanklin and the District 2 office want to help!

Vehicles speeding through neighborhood streets is an all too common problem facing many residents of the Louisville Metro area, resulting in dangerous conditions that affect adults and children alike.  District 2 is not immune to this issue, and your Council office would like to help.  Already this year three streets in the Newburg area (Ilex, Shasta, and Kilmer) have been outfitted with brand new speed humps, entirely paid for by Councilwoman Shanklin and her District 2 office. 

Still, the Councilwoman is not finished attempting to mitigate the speeding issues often negatively affecting D-2 neighborhoods.  If you and your neighbors have noticed a high number of speeders on your street and would like to be considered for speed hump installation, please contact the District 2 Council office at (502) 574-1102 or via email at either Barbara.Shanklin@louisvilleky.gov or Caleb.Howard@louisvilleky.gov.  Assuming that your street is eligible (must be Metro owned/must be long enough to support speed humps/etc.), after speaking with a representative from our office you will be asked to collect signatures (with individual addresses) from all of your neighbors that live on the street that is requesting the installation of speed humps.  At least 70% of all of the residents currently living on the street requesting speed humps must provide their signature/address in support in order for the street to be considered by Public Works.  Upon completion of this signature page, the original document must be given to Councilwoman Shanklin or Legislative Assistant Caleb Howard personally, or sent to our office at City Hall (601 W. Jefferson St., First Floor, 40202; ATTN: Caleb Howard).  As soon as the signature document is received, LA Howard will deliver it to Public Works, and that department will survey the street to determine whether or not speed humps will be appropriate to install--assuming Public Works signs off on the request, Councilwoman Shanklin will make the final determination with regards to moving forward with the installation or not.

In addition to the speed humps already constructed, both Brenda Drive and Cedrus Circle have recently submitted their signature paperwork and are currently being considered by Public Works.

Having issues with high grass, illegal parking, street repairs, or other Code Enforcement concerns in the community?  Contact 311!

Metro311 Service Request Information

• Submit a Service Request in the new system.
• Only service requests for the past 30 days will be accessible in the new system.  If you need information on an older request, please call Metro 311 for status.
• Anything submitted in the old reporting system (prior to June 19, 2019) will not show in the new system.  It is still being processed however. Please call Metro311 for status.
• To receive email notifications of the status of your service request you must have an account and you must have included your email address when you created your account. You can create a new account and report a new issue with Metro 311 by following this link.
• Not all issues you put a service request in for require you to login. Some issues may be submitted anonymously, such as reporting a pothole and property maintenance cases, for instance. But having an account will allow you to track the progress and status of the request.
• The outlined or highlighted area on the map indicates the area which is serviced by Louisville Metro Government.
• If you do not see a category which corresponds to your issue, please call Metro 311 at 311. 

Report Street Light Outages to LG&E

If you see a streetlight out in your neighborhood (or anywhere in Louisville), please note the address and report it to LG&E for repair. Click here to fill out the online form to report broken or malfunctioning streetlights. We always recommend adding your contact information to the request, so a technician who has questions can contact you. LG&E makes repairs during the day. Make sure you follow up if the streetlight hasn’t been repaired within seven (7) days.

LMPD reminder:  Please secure your property!

A reminder to lock your vehicle, and never leave valuables in plain sight. This includes any and all keys, key fobs and firearms. 

Police report that some drivers are making it easy for thieves by leaving their vehicle running. Please secure your property. 

LMPD suggests making a 9 p.m. routine, as seen below.

• Remove valuables from your vehicle.
• Lock your car.
• Secure your weapons.
• Close your garage.
• Lock your doors and windows. 

Remember to report any suspicious behavior to LMPD’s non-emergency line at 574-7111. To speak to a call taker, press 5.

Metro Emergency Repair Program

Eligibility criteria:

•    Must be owner occupied for at least one year.
•    Not available on rental property.
•    Must meet income guidelines (see intake staff).
•    May receive assistance once in a five year period.
•    Louisville-Jefferson County only.

Types of repairs:

• Furnace repair or replacement (October-April only).
• A/C unit- repair or replacement (Requires medical statement, available May-Sept. only).
• Electrical repairs/upgrades.
• Water line repairs/replacement.
• Sewer line repairs/replacement.
• Water heater repair/replacement (gas or electric).   
• Gas line leaks.

For further information contact Jackie Wilson-Rudy at 574-5850 or Jacqueline.Wilson-Rudy@louisvilleky.gov.

Upcoming

Education & Events  

• Domain: Community Supports & Health Services: Tuesday, November 5; 2:00pm - 4:00pm.  Location: Trager Institute (204 East Market Street  Louisville, KY 40202).
• Domain: Housing:  Tuesday, November 5; 2:00pm - 3:30pm.  Location: Edison Center, Edison Room *2nd Floor* (701 West Ormsby Avenue, Louisville, Ky 40203).
• Domain: Social Participation, Respect & Inclusion: Tuesday, November 12; 2:00pm - 4:00pm.  Location: Watson Powell Senior Center (1340 Heafer Road, Louisville, KY 40223.
• Domain: Mobility & Access: Tuesday, November 12; 2:00pm - 3:30pm.  Location: Edison Center, Edison Room (701 West Ormsby Avenue, Louisville, Ky 40203).

***Visit www.agefriendlylou.com to learn more about the above programs!***

• Walk with Ease:  This is a FREE 7-week program for people with arthritis who have difficulty exercising due to pain and stiffness.  Tuesdays and Thursdays, November 5 – November 21; 11:15am-12:15pm.  Location: Sports, Recreation and Fitness “SuRF Center", Bellarmine University Campus, 1701 Knights Way.  Contact:  Lu Ann Muench, 272-8029 or email lmuench@bellarmine.edu.
• AARP Kentucky Hosts Caring for the Caregiver Series:  If you missed the first two sessions- it's okay! Join AARP and KIPDA during our last Caring for the Caregiver session where you can connect with others in situations similar to yours, learn how to develop a caregiving plan, and learn about resources available in our community.  Wednesday, November 6.  Topic: Kentucky Adult Guardianship--click HERE to register for this session).  Join us for one or all of these sessions. Each session will begin at 6:30 pm. Check-in begins at 6:00 pm. All sessions will be held at South Central Library located at 7300 Jefferson Blvd.  Community resources and light refreshments will be provided each night.
• What’s Happening with Medicare in 2020: Friday, November 8; 2:00pm-3:30pm.  It’s time once again for our annual round-up of what changes are occurring in Medicare in the coming year.  Join speakers from NCOA’s Center for Benefits Access as they review:
  • The landscape of Medicare Advantage and Part D plans in the coming year
  • What your clients can expect to pay for coverage
  • How to help people with Medicare maximize their savings during the Open Enrollment Period (Oct. 15 – Dec. 7)
  • “Hot” issues that we’re hearing about.

This webinar is specifically scheduled to take place after Open Enrollment begins so we can keep counselors up-to-date on any changes and challenges taking place that affect their work immediately.  The webinar will be recorded and slides made available, however, we cannot offer any CEUs or certificates for attendance.  Register Here.

• TRIAD Monthly Education Meeting:   Tuesday, November 12; 11:30am - 1:00pm.  Hosted by:  Jencare.  Location:  MUSCL Senior Wellness Center (1016 E. Burnett Ave, Louisville, 40217).  Call OADC at 502-574-5092 for more information.
• National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging Webinar Series- The Invisible Health Care Provider: Family Caregivers of Individuals with Dementia:  Wednesday, November 13; 12:00pm - 1:00pm.  As we recognize National Family Caregivers Month and Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, join us for a webinar focused on dementia-related services and supports. Stephanie Hughes will highlight the types of dementia-related programs that are available and the approaches that have been successful. Discussion of these services will include a spotlight on the importance of building partnerships between health care professionals and family caregivers as well as the role of psychosocial interventions where indicated.  Co-sponsored by NCOA’s National CDSME Resource Center and the National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging; Presenter: Stephanie Hughes, M.P.P., Public Health Researcher, RTI International.  Register Here.

Wondering what to do with fall leaves?

Mowing over leaves to mulch them back into your lawn is a great option for reducing waste and it adds nutrients back into your soil. Residents with yard waste collection can also set them out in paper bags or containers. And all Louisville Metro residents will have the option to dispose of them for free at one of three drop-off sites beginning November 5.

Metro Public Works is offering a free leaf drop-off service November 5 through November 30. Drop-off will not be available on November 28 and 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Only loose leaves will be accepted. Containers used to bring leaves to the drop-off sites must be disposed of off-site by residents.

Leaf drop off sites:

Public Works Yard; 10500 Lower River Road (enter from Bethany Lane).  Tuesday – Saturday; 9am. – 3pm.

Public Works East District Operations Center; 595 Hubbards Lane.  Tuesday – Saturday; 9am. – 3pm.

Public Works Waste Reduction Center; 636 Meriwether Avenue.  Tuesday – Friday; 9am. – 5pm.  Saturday:  9am. – 3pm.

Food Pantry open in District 2

Open every 2^nd Monday of the month -- 10am - 12pm

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• Serving households in the 40213, 40218 & 40219 Zip Codes Only
• First Come, First Served Basis
• Picture ID & proof of residency required!

Sponsored By: 

Peace Presbyterian Church

4210 East Indian Trail

Louisville, KY  40213

Upcoming Events at Newburg Library!

Free paper shredding and drug toss event!

Louisville residents are invited to bring unneeded documents to be shredded and prescription drugs to be disposed of at a FREE event on November 2, 2019. The paper shredding and drug toss event is a joint operation of Louisville Metro Public Works and Louisville Metro Police. Businesses may not participate in this event. All paper materials will be shredded on site and recycled. Shredding services are donated by the Louisville Branch of Shred-It Louisville. 

The drug toss is a drive-through event. In advance, black out all personal information on all medication containers that will be tossed. For safety reasons, sharp items, needles, lances, cosmetics, personal care or hygiene items cannot be accepted. Medication products should never be flushed down the toilet or drain, burned in the open or thrown in the trash because they can contaminate the environment if exposed to drinking and ground water.

Location:  Kentucky Exposition Center (Lot W):  1030 Phillips Lane; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Paving Week October 28, 2019

Below is the list of Louisville Metro Public Works paving projects scheduled for the week of October 28, 2019. The schedule is subject to change due to weather and operational factors.

• Tremont Drive from Tyler Lane to Gardiner Lane
• Whiteway Avenue from Tyler Lane to dead end
• Eleanor Avenue from Lacashire Avenue to Emerson Avenue
• Lagoona Drive from Rangeland Road to Garda Drive
• Douglass Boulevard from Boulevard Napolean to Bardstown Road
• Harvard Drive from Boulevard Napolean to Bardstown Road
• Dorsey Way from Shelbyville Road to Rymer Way
• Lyndon Lane from Shelbyville Road to New LaGrange Road

Metro Animal Services' new animal shelter officially opens at 3516 Newburg Road

Mayor Greg Fischer joined Metro Animal Services Director Ozzy Gibson and Friends of Metro Animal Services (FOMAS) Monday to officially open a state-of-the-art animal shelter at 3516 Newburg Road, which replaces the outdated facility on Manslick Road. 

The 33,000-square-foot facility puts all animal-related services on one campus where residents can adopt a pet, purchase or renew a pet license, or take a stray pet.

A modern veterinary wing meets industry standards and includes the shelter’s first X-ray and ultrasound machines, allowing LMAS to quickly evaluate sick and injured pets. There are four operating tables as well as separate rooms for pets being prepped and recovering from surgery.

The nearly $11.6 million dollar facility also includes a fully furnished clinic, which will operate independently from the shelter, offering pet owners low-cost spay and neuter services, vaccinations and microchipping.

The LMAS Animal Care Facility is located next to Animal House Adoption Center, which was built in 2009. Shelter construction began in July 2018 with funding from Louisville Metro Government and gracious donations from FOMAS and the Harshaw Family Foundation. The LMAS Animal Care Campus is also the future home of Alley Cat Advocates, which manages the Community Cat Program.

The LMAS Animal Care Facility is open from noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Animal House Adoption Center is now open seven days a week, excluding holidays. Meet adoptable pets daily from noon to 6 p.m., and Fridays from noon to 7 p.m. For more information about LMAS, visit this website.

LouieConnect

Louisville non-profits have launched a new website to help connect people in need of food, shelter, and more.  Metro United Way and the Family Scholar House partnered to create LouieConnect, modeling it on a similar site created in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  When someone uses LouieConnect, the web-based app asks for basic information and then lists applicable resources nearby — from food pantries to shelters to career centers to financial literacy programs.