 The debate over reopening Iroquois Park’s major roadway is heating up with three Louisville Metro Council members urging Mayor Greg Fischer to do so.
A large part of Rundill Road, which runs through Iroquois Park, was closed to vehicle traffic in April 2020 to allow pedestrians and cyclists the space needed to social distance. In a joint statement Wednesday, council members Amy Holton Steward (D-25), Cindy Fowler (D-14), and Kevin Triplett (D-15), asked Fischer to “reopen Rundill Road to vehicular traffic, immediately.” “It is imperative that we restore equal access to the population that has been prohibited from enjoying the beauty of our majestic Southend gem, Iroquois Park,” the statement read.
Holton Stewart told WAVE 3 her office has received numerous calls from constituents asking why Rundill Road had not reopened. “The fact that people are unable to access this park if they are disabled or elderly, and they don’t run, walk, or cycle, they are not able to access this park she said. “Everything else is opening up, why not this park when we’re in open-air we have the ability to social distance.”
WAVE 3
https://www.wave3.com/2021/05/13/restore-equal-access-metro-council-members-urge-fischer-reopen-rundill-road-iroquois-park/
Courier Journal
https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/local/2021/05/13/louisville-metro-council-members-support-iroquois-park-rundill-road-reopening/5071940001/
WLKY 32
https://www.wlky.com/article/some-metro-council-members-are-pushing-for-reopening-of-iroquois-park-loop/36423050
WHAS 11
https://www.whas11.com/article/news/local/council-members-call-for-reopening-of-iroquois-park-loop/417-2a36a6ae-63c7-4d04-9e42-15ae8dc2df68
 Thank you KY Shakespeare for performing Romeo and Juliet at Iroquois Park on Saturday, May 15th!
Quality production and family fun for all!
While the pandemic prevents the public from attending Budget Committee meetings in person, the Committee will be taking public comments in two ways. An online form for written comments will be open until May 31st on the Metro Council Clerk’s website.
The Committee has one more opportunity for three-minute public comments about the budget, via WebEx.
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May 27, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. (A link on the Metro Council Clerk website will be active on May 26 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. to sign up to speak on May 27)
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Gov. Andy Beshear made a major announcement on Friday: Kentucky's mask mandate and capacity restrictions will come to an end next month.
Just the day before, he said the state would follow new CDC guidelines to allow fully vaccinated people to ditch their masks in most situations, effective immediately.
Now, he's saying on June 11, all will be able to. His reasoning for waiting a month is to give children ages 12-15 the chance to get a shot before the mandates are ended.
https://www.wlky.com/article/gov-beshear-mask-mandate-kentucky-capacity-restrictions-end-june-11-covid-19/36430998
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Registration opened this week for Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) Summer Learning opportunities. The options include nearly 100 interactive, student-centered activities that will keep learning happening throughout the summer months.
Families can visit the JCPS website to view available programs and register.
“We’re excited to provide our students at all grade levels with opportunities to continue learning over the summer, and have fun doing it,” said JCPS Superintendent Dr. Marty Pollio. “These programs offer engaging, personalized programs that appeal to a variety of student interests, or encourage them to discover a new interest or talent.”
Summer learning options will include three main areas
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Backpack League, offering students in first through 12th grade an in-person experience.
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Summer League, where students learn virtually and earn points to make it onto a leaderboard.
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Specialized Camps, such as the district’s popular “Lit &” camps, which fit the unique interests and needs of students. Some camps are aimed at students who are learning English while others will help students prepare for college, careers and gifted and talented programs.
Summer options are also open to the district’s youngest learners. New this year is Camp Jumpstart, which will focus on social-emotional development and adaptive skills for 3-year-old students who are currently in the district’s early childhood program.
And JCPS will bring back the successful Camp Ready for K to help prepare up to 1,600 students who are scheduled to start kindergarten in the fall.
The JCPS Board of Education recently approved the expansion of our current virtual school at Jefferson County High School to allow students grades 6-12, who have found virtual learning to be beneficial, the option of attending that school. Note that students who choose to attend the virtual academy will be students of JCHS – they will not be enrolled at their prior school.
Below is the application link for our 6th through 12th grade virtual school application.
https://apps.jefferson.kyschools.us/PathfinderSchool
 Locally owned Heine Bros. Coffee plans its second South Louisville location at 10711 Dixie Highway in Valley Station.
The 1,800-square-foot shop will feature a small outdoor patio, indoor seating and a drive-through window. It will open in early June. “South Louisville has been very good to us,” said Mike Mays, co-founder and president of Heine Bros., in a news release.
“We opened on the Outer Loop two years ago and we’ve had great support, even through the pandemic. People have been asking us to consider Dixie Highway for years, so when the opportunity came up last fall, we jumped at the chance to open in this Valley Station location."
WDRB 41
https://www.wdrb.com/news/business/heine-bros-coffee-to-open-valley-station-store/article_06b0fa72-af3a-11eb-bffd-1bbed441b568.html
 Under the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act of 1965 (Public Law 88-578), citizens are afforded the opportunity to express their views concerning the recreational needs of their community. To provide a forum for discussion, Louisville Parks and Recreation will be hosting an open meeting on:
Date: Monday, May 24, 2021
Time: 6-7 p.m.
Location: Fairdale Village Green Gazebo
Address: 10005 Mitchell Hill Road, Fairdale, KY 40118
The specific purpose of this meeting is to discuss the proposed Phase I construction of planned improvements to the Tom Wallace Recreation Area at Jefferson Memorial Forest. Phase I is focused on improving access within the park by creating a paved accessible trail from the front of the park to Tom Wallace Lake.
The project will also result in an improved and paved parking area closest to Mitchell Hill Road; expansion of an existing parking area near the Tom Wallace Lake spillway; complete renovation and expansion of the small picnic area overlooking the lake in the vicinity of the spillway; construction of an accessible trail along the entire length of the northern shore of the lake; replacement of the shelter nearest the western end of the lake; construction of a boardwalk across the western end of the lake, and also installation of amenities such as benches and a swing.
The public is invited to review the construction drawings for the project that are the result of previously public meetings and voice their opinion on the proposed activities and potential impacts of the project. Anyone wishing to support or oppose the proposed project can also submit written comments to Jefferson Memorial Forest, PO Box 456, Fairdale, KY 40118 or e-mail to forest@louisvilleky.gov by Friday, May 28.
Golf
This beautiful 9-hole course is named for Louisvillian and PGA professional Bobby Nichols. It has rolling terrain with tree-lined fairways and large, bunkered greens. The course tests your proficiency with irons and rewards a straight tee shot (as Nichols Creek is in play on eight holes). It is located in Waverly Park, which has an archery range, fishing lake, and hiking/mountain biking trails for family activities. The Pro Shop has full concessions. No club rental is available.
FootGolf
Bobby Nichols is Louisville's first certified public FootGolf course. Footgolf is played as it sounds, as participants start each hole from a teeing area with a #5 soccer ball and kick to a green with a hole that's 21 inches in diameter. The game is played at a quicker pace than regular golf, with an hour for every 9 holes as the average playing time. Bobby Nichols is a 9-hole course, so most of the regular holes on the course have two footgolf holes or more on them.
Golfers should wear flat sole shoes, tennis shoes or turf shoes. Soccer cleats are not allowed. Regular greens fees apply, and golf cart rentals are available. In addition, soccer balls can be rented for $2 per round at the course. The course will not open until after noon on weekends and holidays but will be available all hours during weekdays.
 
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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Spring has definitely sprung and your grass is growing. Why not take advantage of the Lawn Care for Cleaner Air program and save up to $100 on a new, air-friendly, electric-powered mower?
You can get rebates on electric string trimmers, electric blowers, and reel mowers too. Now is a great time to recycle that old, polluting equipment and save some cash on new gear that will make breathing a little easier for you and your community.
You can also get larger rebates on more powerful equipment with our Lawn Care for Cleaner Air Professional program. Please see our website or call (502)574-6000 if you have any questions.
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