 Councilwoman Holton Stewart has met a lot of great neighbors that help make our community a better place to live and wants to recognize them for their community service.
Do you know someone that deserves to be recognized in our community for going above and beyond? We want to say thank you and encourage others to be good neighbors too!
Nominate your neighbors today by emailing Amy at: Amy.Stewart@louisvilleky.gov and provide a picture of the person, in the act if possible, along with a description of their good service. Don't be shy! If you are that good neighbor feel free to nominate yourself.
Our "Good Neighbor" will be featured in future District 25 eNews and will be presented a Louisville Metro Council Proclamation by Councilwoman Holton Stewart honoring their good deeds.
We can't wait to celebrate the great people in our community!
 It is that time of year again! With Spring on it's way more of us will be outside enjoying the weather and getting some sun. It is also the time when the litter is most apparent and we can all pitch in to help take care of our community and take pride in where we live.
If you see litter, report it! If you see someone litter, report them!
Call Metro Call at 311 or report online here.
If you can volunteer to help clean up litter, contact Brightside at 574-2613 or: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/brightside
Metro government spends about $1.5 million dollars every year to clean up litter and trash, including:
- Making corrections officials available to supervise inmate crews on cleanup patrols.
- Providing support services for organized neighborhood cleanups including debris and trash bag collection, sidewalk sweeping and walk-behind vacuums.
- Removing illegal signs from right-of-ways including utility poles.
- Providing trash receptacles for downtown pedestrian traffic.
- Contracting to remove litter along highways and interstates.
- Educating the public on how litter impacts our community and changing behavior.
Be a part of the solution. Educate our neighbors and help fight litter in our city.
After more than two years of work and a $5 million renovation, the historic Colonial Gardens, 818 W. Kenwood Dr. in south Louisville will open its fourth and final restaurant by the end of April. The concept is called B.A. Colonial, named after B.A. Watson, who owned the historic Colonial Gardens decades ago. It's led by Shay Tinsley, who has a background in restaurants and serves as a local partner in Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint.
B.A. Colonial will serve "traditional American comfort food," in a sit-down but casual setting, Tinsley said. Colonial Gardens developer Jeff Underhill said the menu is expected to include items like gourmet burgers and seafood.
Courier Journal
https://www.courier-journal.com/story/life/food/2021/02/23/colonial-gardens-restaurants-biscuit-belly-taco-luchador-union-15/6768697002/
Today Mayor Greg Fischer was joined by members of Louisville’s Vaccine Distribution Task Force to announce vaccine providers will begin taking appointments for individuals 60 and older beginning March 1.
“We estimate there are approximately 100,000 individuals 60 and older in our community,” said Dr. SarahBeth Hartlage, associate medical director for the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness and co-chair of Louisville’s vaccine distribution task force. “Vaccinating them next is the right thing to do because the majority of our hospitalizations and deaths due to COVID-19 have been in people 60 or older.”
Hartlage said vaccinating those individuals would occur through March and April.
“By taking the vaccine and with all of us working together at LouVax and throughout Louisville, we’re getting closer to herd immunity and to the day when we can take off our masks and hug our friends and parents and our kids and grandkids, and sit side-by-side concerts, movies and ballgames,” said Mayor Fischer. “That’s our goal. We’re getting closer. And we’re about to get a whole lot closer in the coming weeks.”
Each of the city’s vaccine providers offered specifics about how appointments will be handled:
Family Health Centers, Park DuValle Community Health Center
Family Health Centers & Park DuValle Community Health Center will directly contact their patients, 60 years and older to schedule vaccine appointments. Community Health Centers are located in underserved communities and are part of both local and national efforts to get the vaccine to hard-to-reach communities. Louisville Community Health Centers do not have large vaccines supplies at this time and will continue to partner with the local hospital systems to assist in getting vaccines to our patients and underserved areas of Louisville.
Norton Healthcare
Registration is now open for vaccination appointments at four locations:
- Dixie Highway near the Watterson Expressway, in the retail center off Heaton Road next to Norton Immediate Care Center - Dixie
- Norton Brownsboro Hospital campus – Medical Plaza 2
- Republic Bank Foundation YMCA at 18th and Broadway
- St. Matthews at Dutchmans Lane and Breckinridge Lane, next to Pep Boys
Norton Healthcare has also launched a direct online link to register for the vaccine.
Those who are ages 60 and older can go to NortonHealthcare.com and click on Vaccine Eligibility in the red box. Individuals will be asked to:
- Fill in birthdate
- Click Waitlist
- Enter contact information including an email address
When appointments are available, individuals will receive an email with a personalized scheduling link. From that link, they will be able to choose their preferred location and appointment time.
Baptist Health Louisville
Baptist Health Louisville has opened a drive-through vaccination clinic located in Parking Lot 3 at the corner of Breckenridge Lane and 4000 Kresge Way. It is the main parking lot on the right when entering the campus at Entrance 1 from Kresge Way. Normal operating hours are 8 a.m.- 6 p.m. The drive-through vaccination clinic will replace the current vaccination site within the hospital’s Education Center. Vaccinations are by appointment only. Appointments can be made at www.scheduleyourvaccine.com
UofL Health
Registration will be available for drive-through vaccination appointments at three locations:
- Downtown – corner of Brook at Liberty (499 S Brook St, Louisville, KY 40202)
- South Louisville – Mary & Elizabeth Hospital (1850 Bluegrass Ave, Louisville, KY 40215)
- Bullitt County – Medical Center South (1903 W Hebron Ln, Shepherdsville, KY 40165)
Appointments are limited based on availability of vaccine supply. New appointment blocks will post at uoflhealth.org on Thursday mornings, although additional openings may post as they become available.
Those who are ages 60 and older can go to uoflhealth.org and register, based on availability.
Individuals will be asked to:
- Provide demographic information
- Birthdate
- Contact information
UofL Health is also working with community partners to host vaccine events in other areas, particularly in underserved neighborhoods. Interested partners may request an event at: uoflhealth.org/louisville-covid-19-vaccinations.
Vaccine Distribution Task Force
Louisville’s Vaccine Distribution Task Force serves to coordinate and facilitate implementation, communication, administration, and reporting vaccinations for Metro Louisville. Its primary purpose is to ensure adequate capacity to distribute available vaccines as quickly, efficiently and equitably as possible. The task force is comprised of a diverse group of medical experts, scientific advisors and community partners, including those from Louisville’s hospitals, community health centers, Kentucky Nurses Association, pharmacies, private employers, and insurers.
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Louisville’s COVID-19 data, a complete list of COVID-19 testing sites, and vaccine information can be found at www.louisville.gov/covid19. The LOU HEALTH COVID19 Helpline is also available: 502- 912-8598.
Jefferson County Public School (JCPS) students will return to in-person classes on a rolling schedule beginning March 17. The Jefferson County Board of Education voted tonight to approve an amended recommendation from Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio to reopen JCPS schools.
Under the revised reopening plan, all students except those in Exceptional Child Education (ECE) programs would resume in-person classes on a hybrid schedule. Students on the hybrid schedule would go to school buildings two days a week and learn virtually three days a week, with Wednesday being a remote learning day. The board voted to have all K-5 ECE students attend in-person classes five days a week.
Students would resume in-person classes on the following schedule:
· All kindergarten through second-grade students would begin in-person learning on Wednesday, March 17
· Students in third through fifth grade start in-person learning Thursday, March 18.
· Early childhood would begin in-person classes on Monday, March 22.
· Middle and high schools would resume in-person classes on Monday, April 5,
Students will be grouped into two sections based on their last name. Students whose last names start with A-K would go to school in-person on Mondays and Tuesdays, and students whose last name begins with L-Z would go to school on Thursdays and Fridays. Wednesday would be a remote learning day for all students on the hybrid schedule.
Students also have the option of continuing their coursework through the Virtual Academy.
Teachers will have time to set up classrooms before students are welcomed back into buildings. Elementary and early childhood teachers would have work days/set up days on March 15 and 16, while middle and high school teachers will have March 25 and 26 to set up rooms.
For complete details on your school’s reopening plan, please click here.
The district will employ additional initiatives to support a return to in-person classes, according to Dr. Pollio:
· Non-school based certified staff will be deployed to schools with high populations of returning students to support teachers and students.
· The district will work with its Family Resource and Youth Services Centers (FRYSCs) to provide thermometers for families who need them, since parents are being asked to check their child’s temperature before they leave home in the morning.
· And JCPS is working to install ventilation devices at certain schools to improve airflow in classrooms.
Pop-Up Drop-Offs are free recycling and large item disposal events for residents of Jefferson County. Through a partnership between the Department of Public Works, the Waste Management District, and Metro Council, these events are held monthly, March through November, at various locations.
The first event of 2021 is on Saturday, March 27, 10am-2pm at the Sun Valley Ball Field Complex. Residents can have documents shredded, recycle electronics, tires, and scrap metal, dispose of prescription medication and bulky items, and compost yard debris. Items must be separated into those various categories for easy off-loading at each area. Limitations and guidelines are found at Louisvilleky.gov/PopUps.
The goal is to give all Jefferson County residents opportunities to dispose of unwanted items properly and to keep as much material out of the landfill as possible.
Future events will be announced and are posted on the Recycle Coach app calendar. You can also recycle up to three electronic devices, up to four tires, and dispose of up to three large household items for free year-round at the Waste Reduction Center at 636 Meriwether Avenue
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 Beginning Monday, February 15, the city’s Office of Resilience and Community Services will start accepting new appointments for those in need of rental assistance because of financial hardship resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Office of Housing already has begun processing applications for assistance through the Court Eviction Diversion Program and will begin accepting applications from community service providers on behalf of tenants needing assistance.
Receiving prior assistance does not preclude renters from being eligible for additional assistance. As of January 31, Louisville Metro had provided a total of $20.7 million in rental assistance to more than 17,300 Louisville residents to keep them housed.
“Using an initial $21 million from the 2020 federal CARES Act, we have been successful in helping thousands of Louisvillians maintain safe and stable housing, but we know people are continuing to struggle to pay rent due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That is why this additional federal assistance is critical to preventing a tide wave of evictions and homelessness,” said Mayor Greg Fischer. “I encourage everyone in need of assistance to please reach out.”
Eligible households may receive assistance for past-due rent dating back to April 2020, plus an additional three months of assistance for future rent payments if needed to ensure housing stability.
According to federal regulations, eligible households must:
- Qualify for unemployment or have experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced a financial hardship due to COVID-19;
- Demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability; and
- Have a household income at or below 80 percent of the area median.
A family of four earning 80 percent of the area median income in Louisville has an annual income of $62,000.
The Court Eviction Diversion Program is made possible because of a partnership with the Legal Aid Society.
“Eviction prevention measures are needed now more than ever while so many families face dire economic circumstances and the possibility of homelessness,” said Neva-Marie Polley Scott, Executive Director of the Legal Aid Society. Help is available from Legal Aid and a strong network of community agencies at www.stopmyeviction.org. Getting help now is essential for tenants who have questions about the CDC moratorium, need of financial resources, and need of legal services.”
Those facing possible eviction are encouraged to visit StopMyEviction.org to connect to assistance, or call (502) 308-3344 or visit louisvilleky.gov/neighborhoodplace to schedule an appointment at a Neighborhood Place location. Renters with a pending court case should call 502-574-1707. The Legal Aid Society can be reached at (502) 584-1254 and www.yourlegalaid.org .
LMPD 3rd Division is reminding the community to Lock Your Cars! Of the 19 auto thefts last week, 13 were left warming up unlocked with the keys inside.
Auto theft and theft of property from vehicles is usually a crime of opportunity. It's important to remember to lock your car to keep would-be criminals from stealing you belongings or vehicle.
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 The program that helps prevent low income residents of Jefferson County from being disconnected from utility services began on, Monday, January 4, 2021. The Low Income Home
Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is administered by the Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services. The LIHEAP Crisis Component will run from Jan. 4 - March 31, or until available funds have been expended, whichever comes first. This year’s Crisis Program will allow residents receiving a current utility bill with a past due amount and residents receiving a disconnect notice to apply for assistance.
To apply, residents must schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system. Appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling 502-991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. The toll-free service is currently open and is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. Applicants must be a resident of Jefferson County with a household income at or below 150 percent of the federal poverty guidelines (e.g. for a household of four, the gross monthly income cannot exceed $3,275.00). Applicants must also meet one of the following eligibility requirements:
- Received a disconnect notice from LG&E, or
- Received a current bill with a past due amount, or
- Have a current payment plan with LG&E due to a past-due balance, or
- Received an eviction notice if utilities are included in the rent, or
- Be within four days of running out of bulk fuel; or
- Be within ten days of running out of pre-paid electric service.
Applicants must provide copies of the following documents.
- Proof of all household income for the preceding month (Food Stamp award letter, Social Security Award letter, pay stubs, or proof of $0 income). Note: Zero Income forms are available at the LIHEAP Drop Box locations or by clicking here.
- Social Security card(s) or (official documentation with Social Security Numbers) or Permanent Residence card (Green Card) for each member of the household; and
- Disconnect notice or a current bill with a past due amount for metered utilities; or
- Eviction notice and copy of lease if heating expenses are included in the rent. or
- Statement from utility company that shows 10 days or less of service if participating in pre-paid electric service.
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Family Profile Form and Remote Processing Form can be downloaded at louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP or found at the LIHEAP office Drop boxes.
Individuals who are unable to apply for this program own their own may send an authorized representative to drop off required documentation their behalf with a note including the applicant’s name, address, phone number, and the name of the designated representative. Residents who are homebound and who are unable to designate a representative to drop off documentation on their behalf may call 502/780-7937.
Copies of LIHEAP documentation, along with the downloadable Family Profile form and the Remote Processing form, should be dropped off at the LIHEAP site you select, on the day of your appointment. Applicants will then be contacted by LIHEAP staff within 72 hours (3 business days) of the appointment time.
There are seven LIHEAP locations with Drop Boxes for the 2021 LIHEAP Crisis program:
- South Central Neighborhood Place located at 4255 Hazelwood Avenue, 40215
- Neighborhood Place Ujima located at 3610 Bohne Avenue, 40211
- Bridges of Hope Neighborhood Place located at 1411 Algonquin Parkway, 40210
- Newburg Community Center located at 4810 Exeter Avenue, 40218
- Cane Run Neighborhood Place, located at 3410 Lees Lane, 40216
- Nia Center, 2900 W. Broadway, located at 1st floor, 40211
- East End Drop Box, located at 2927 Goose Creek Rd., 40241
All Office of Resilience and Community Services and Neighborhood Place offices remain closed for walk-in clients in an effort to help stem the spread of COVID-19. Staff are serving clients remotely via phone, secure drop boxes and email communication.
For more descriptions about LIHEAP income eligibility and other instructions, call the automated LIHEAP information line at 991-8391 or visit www.louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. Residents may also visit https://louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP for more details.
Individuals who require more information can contact Metro311 by simply dialing 311 or (502) 574-5000, email metro.311@louisvilleky.gov, visit the website’s On-line Customer Service at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro311, tweet @LouMetro311, or download the free Mobile 311 app from the website. Residents can also call Metro United Way’s 2-1-1 help referral service.
LIHEAP is made possible by the United States Department of Health and Human Services and is a pass-through block grant from the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services, which contracts with Community Action Agencies across the state. Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services serves as the administering agency of Louisville Metro Community Action Partnership. For more information about Community Services, visit our website: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/resilience-and-community-services or call 574-1157 (TDD available at Metro311– 574-5000); or Community Action Kentucky at 1-800-456-3452.
JCPS seniors can go to college for free through a new scholarship offered by Evolve502!
The scholarship, which launched Oct. 1, allows eligible students in the Class of 2021 to begin postsecondary studies tuition-free at any Kentucky Community and Technical College school, Including Jefferson Community and Technical College, or Simmons College of Kentucky to pursue an associate degree or career credential, or take 60 hours of credit. The Evolve502 scholarship is a last dollar scholarship, meaning Evolve502 will fund the difference between federal and state financial aid and college tuition.
The application takes about five minutes to complete online at evolve502.org/scholarship. Once applications are submitted and reviewed, applicants will receive a follow-up email with next steps including completing the federal financial aid form and applying to eligible colleges.
In addition to the scholarship, Evolve502 is offering opportunity grants to support students whose families earn less than $40,000 annually. The opportunity grants are $1,000 per semester ($2,000 maximum per year) and can be used to assist in costs outside of tuition including healthcare, transportation, books and more. The grants will automatically be given to Evolve502 Scholarship recipients who meet qualifications.
Scholarship Application | Evolve502
The deadline to apply is June 30.
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Sun Valley Ladies Golf League accepting membership payments. Ten Saturday morning teetimes 4/3 – 9/25 (8:00 a.m, - 9:03 a.m.) Teams of two playing 18 holes (hole by hole scoring). Signup with a partner or request a partner. Checks payable to Sun Valley Ladies Golf League.
$59.00 - includes World Golf Handicap System fee of $24.00.
$35.00 – paying WGHS fee elsewhere for the 2021 golf season.
League will be full when 40 membership payments have been received. Others may join to sub during absences of regular league players and establish eligibility to compete in the Jefferson County Ladies Golf Tournament to be held at Seneca Golf Course.
Mail completed membership form and check or pay in person at Sun Valley Golf Course 6505 Bethany Lane, Louisville, Ky.
Send questions to grantsunvalley@gmail.com.
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Golf passes are now on sale for the 2021 season! You can purchase them by appointment only by calling the Joe Creason Park golf office at (502) 574-7275 or by clicking here. Reminder, courses are currently open and operating with COVID-19 protocols during the winter. And it's never too early to start thinking ahead to the spring!
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- A local consumer contacted BBB saying he received a call from a scam artist posing as LG&E, saying his electric was going to be cut off in 30 minutes unless he went to a kiosk near his home and paid cash. At the same time, the consumer’s wife got on the phone with LG&E directly, only to find out it was a scam. Don’t fall for it!
- In another utility scam, a local consumer reported getting a call from a scam artist posing as the Louisville Water Company, advising that she was past-due on her water bill and her water would be turned off in 30 minutes if she did not purchase a MoneyPak, load $100 on the card, and call back with the card information for payment.
- BBB Scam Tracker reports show that several local consumers have received phone calls from what seem to be local banks offering personal loans. They say the bank offers the loan, then asks for payment upfront for insurance, closing costs, and taxes for the IRS. Don’t fall for it. It is a scam!
- Don’t fall for debt collection scams! Several local consumers reported to BBB Scam Tracker that they received calls from “Easy Cash” saying they owed money. The callers asked for personal information, including social security numbers. Hang up!
- Realtors are reporting to BBB that scammers who are posing as owners of listed properties are contacting contractors to paint/remove trees from vacant properties listed on the MLS. Scammers want banking account numbers to wire payment for the job.
- Consumers who are waiting for Covid-19 vaccines report they are receiving calls from scammers who pretend to be an “agent” with the “Vaccination Distribution Committee,” saying they are calling to talk about getting your vaccine “now before the general public.” The scammer asks for personal information. Don’t fall for it.
- BBB Warns – do NOT post your COVID-19 vaccination card on social media! While you would like to share the good news, it could also put you at risk for identity theft. The card has your full name, birthday, and where you got your vaccine, allowing scammers to take the information, or use it to help create fake vaccination cards and sell them.
- Don’t fall for a spoofed email that appears to be from your friend or colleague! An email came into BBB from a colleague, saying he was away visiting his friend’s daughter, who tested positive for coronavirus, and is in isolation. While away, he needs your help getting a Google Play Gift Card for his niece, whose birthday he is going to miss because he is out of town.
- If you have a concealed weapon carry permit, beware of texts and email messages saying your permit needs to be changed or updated. Scammers are using the tactic to gain information on gun owners and/or to steal money for supposed amendments. Don’t click on any links!
- It’s February, and love is in the air, but beware of romance scams! If your potential love interest postpones meeting you in person, asks you to send them money, or only wants to chat by email or text, you may be dealing with a scammer instead of a new love.
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