Football fans across the country are gearing up for America’s most-watched sporting event, Super Bowl LVI, on Sunday, Feb. 13. While celebrations may look different this year, the dangers of drunken driving remain the same.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) Office of Highway Safety is teaming with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for a “Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk” reminder urging football fans to drive unimpaired and avoid a major fumble.
According to KYTC, preliminary numbers indicate 116 people in Kentucky were killed in crashes that involved a drunken driver in 2021.
To prevent impaired driving-related crashes, the KOHS recommends the following:
- Before the festivities begin, plan a way to get home at the end of the night safely;
- If you’re impaired, use a ride-booking company, taxi, call a sober friend or family member or use public transportation;
- If you see an impaired driver, safely pull over and contact law enforcement. You may dial the KSP toll-free line directly at 1-800-222-5555 or call 911;
- If you know people who are about to drive or ride while impaired, take their keys and help them make other arrangements to get to their destination safely; and
- Wear a seat belt! It is not only the law, it is the best defense against an impaired driver. Buckling up helps prevent injury and death if involved in a crash.
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Louisville Metro Department of Corrections is hiring, and offering a $2,000 recruitment incentive, in addition to paid vacation, compensated sick time, hazardous duty retirement, job security, free college for FOP members and immediate family, and full time sworn peace officer status. To apply, or for more information go to louisvilleky.gov/government/corrections.
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 Email for details: recruiter@freedomcarecenters.com
 In September 2018 we were approached by the denominational leadership from a nearby church that had unfortunately closed its doors wanting us to tour their facility and hear our ideas for the empty building. We met, toured their facility and I held my breath as I made a pitch to the organization; a multi-year usage agreement, rent-free, we pay the utilities and insurance.
We were cautioned a decision from the denomination could take at least a month, but within 24 hours we received a call informing us our proposal had been accepted. A week later, we sat at a restaurant south of Indianapolis signing the agreement for the Community of Christ Church property at 4626 Valley Station Rd. and Dodge Lane.
Soon we relocated the Louisville Dream Center from the Life Church Louisville campus on E. Pages Lane to the basement of the new property. Since that day we have distributed over 1.7 million pounds of food to well-deserving families, other food pantries, and organizations throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Amazing!
Flash forward to November of 2021, I received the following email from the denominational leadership in Indy, the owners of the property.
“Dear Pastor Patrick, Saturday, November 6th, we held our annual business meeting for the Kentucky-Indiana mission center. At this meeting, we set before the conference a resolution to deed the property on Valley Station Road over to Life Church Louisville. The conference felt this would be a blessing to Life Church and to us. Would that be something you and your congregation would be interested in?”
I was stunned.
 Two weeks later following a Sunday morning service we held a business meeting and the Life Church Louisville congregation voted to receive the property.
Last week we signed the paperwork, and Monday, our attorney informed me the deed has been filed with Jefferson County and Life Church Louisville/The Louisville Dream Center is now the owner of the property.
We are so blessed!
I cannot begin to tell you how many miracles, both large and small we have witnessed at Life Church Louisville. Seriously, somedays we go to our knees in thanksgiving, and other days we just smile and shake our heads. It is amazing!
We invite you to celebrate with us by praying the Lord would allow us to continue to be a blessing to those most deserving in our community.
Additionally, Life Church Louisville is still at the E. Pages Lane campus and that campus will remain our primary campus. We will host small groups, meetings, and events from time to time at the new Valley Station Rd. campus, as well as operate the Louisville Dream Center Food Pantry every Thursday.
Life Church Loves!
 Many vehicle owners in Jefferson County could soon be faced with a higher tax bill.
The value of used cars increased by as much as 40% during the COVID-19 pandemic, and that means the cost to renew your vehicle's registration could be higher this year than in years past.
The Jefferson County PVA's office has launched a way for people to appeal their tax bill via an online portal.
Kentucky law allows for appeals to the PVA within 60 days of receiving the notice of renewal. Such notices are typically sent the month before renewal is due, which is usually the owner's birth month.
Jefferson County PVA Colleen Younger said some reasons for an appeal might be that the car's mileage is higher than the estimated mileage of the assessment or if it has significant damage.
"All property, according to state law, is valued as it exists on January 1st," Younger said. "So if you have high mileage prior to January 1, you would submit that documentation."
To submit your appeal, click here.
Vehicle owners will be required to provide their name, phone number, mailing address, license plate number, VIN, vehicle year, vehicle make, and vehicle model, according to a news release. Providing a title number and email address are optional. It is up to the owner to substantiate any kind of high mileage, damage or mechanical defect.
 
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VITA and AARP Tax Aide programs provide trained, IRS-certified volunteers to offer free tax services online or at select drop-off sites. VITA is available to individuals and families who earned less than $66,000 in 2021. AARP Tax-Aide’s mission is to serve any person who comes through the door, with special attention to those 60 and older.
January 24 is the first official day for filing tax returns this season. This year, due to the COVID pandemic, several of the VITA sites will prepare in-person free tax filing by appointments only, and most of the sites will provide free tax filing through drop-off services. Individuals can visit getyourrefund.org to have their taxes prepared online.
To schedule an appointment for in-person tax assistance, call 502-305-0005 or visit louisvillekyvita.cascheduler.com.
The VITA free tax preparation sites are located at:
- Americana Community Center, 4801 Southside Drive
- Louisville Urban League, 1535 W. Broadway
- Oldham County LaGrange Library, 308 Yager, LaGrange
- Portland Promise Center, 1831 Baird St.
- Salt and Light CDC/NABA, Shively City Hall, 3920 Dixie Highway.
- Sun Valley Community Center, 6505 Bethany Lane
- United Crescent Hill Ministries, 150 State St.
- Wesley House Community Services, 5114 Preston Hwy.
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For more details, including days and hours of drop off services and VITA locations, visit https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/qMTKCERX14Io8OOksPh76f?domain=labcservices.org
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Also, visit the website for information about a free service for others interested in filing their taxes online. Volunteers may visit MyFreeTaxes.com to access free software programs offered in partnership by United Way Worldwide and TaxSlayer. LABC is proud to be a member of the Tax Time Allies and has received funding from the Intuit Freedom Foundation to increase access to VITA and free software programs.
AARP Tax Aide opens the first week of February, operating at nine sites by drop-off appointments only. For future updates including online filing options, visit https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/a1KrCJ6Kz5sLWllgsOEgTx?domain=aarp-tax-aide-lou.org.
To help preparers accurately determine EITC eligibility and prepare returns, individuals should bring:
- Picture ID and Social Security cards for everyone listed on the return
- Copy of 2020 tax return with all attachments and schedules
- W-2s and 1099s from your employers
- Other 1099s for interest, dividends, state tax refund or other income
- Form 1099-G for any unemployment compensation received during the year
- 1095-A for health insurance
- 1098 for education credit, plus a detailed financial statement from the school
- Bank account number and routing number for direct deposit as well as savings account number (if applicable)
- If you do not have a bank account, we can help you open a Bank On certified account.
- Childcare information, including Provider ID and actual amounts paid
- Summarized list of other income/expenses for those who itemize or are self-employed
- Additional tax information that may be required
Masks are required at all VITA sites.
 Are you struggling to cover your utility bills? The LIHEAP Crisis Component (heating assistance) and the LIHWAP (water & wastewater assistance) programs are here to help.
Call 991-8391 or visit louisvilleky.cascheduler.com for eligibility and to schedule an appointment. Check back weekly if appointments are full for more appointments to be added
MORE INFO: louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP
 Arica Bacon, a District 25 neighbor, is a high school teacher that prepares her students to become future educators to young children. During the Summer she is available to help prepare your young children for school!
Check out her website, Prepping for K Academy online for educational materials and affordable educational toys at: https://preppingforkacademy.org/.
Arica also operates a YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1o6-TDvpWRaeVVeMfr5PyQ/videos) that teaches hands on activities and prepares children heading to preschool or kindergarten. She created the channel to assist parents in teaching their children Kindergarten readiness skills during the pandemic. These materials will help prepare young children so they can thrive in education!
Help your child be prepared for kindergarten and beyond!
You can also find Arica on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/Prepping-For-K-Academy-2361917657360071.
 
 Have excess goods/old furniture? Consider donating to Catholic Charities for all the good they do in our community!
The following items are currently needed:
Hygiene
- Lotion
- Toilet Paper
- Paper Towels
- Men’s razors
- All Purpose Cleaner
- Laundry Detergent
Furniture
- Dressers
- Nightstands
- End Tables
- Kitchen Tables and Chairs
- Couches
- Living Room Chairs
- Coffee Tables
- Large Rugs
- Bikes
Household Goods
- Small Kitchen Appliances
- Toasters
- Microwaves
- Pressure Cookers
- Coffee Makers
- Tea Kettles
- Cookie Sheets
- Pots
- Teapots
- Laptops (even broken)
- TVs
- NEW Pillows
- NEW twin/full sheets
- NEW twin mattress covers
- Twin comforters
- Kitchen Trash Cans
Baby Accessories
- Baby Shampoo
- Baby Lotion
- Formula
- Diapers (all sizes)
- Bottles
- Bottle Cleaners
- Strollers
- Bouncers
- Car Seats
- Clothing
- Shoes
Children’s Accessories
- Clothing
- Shoes
- Toys
- Winter Accessories
Clothing
- Coats for all sizes (no peacoats)
- Small/Medium Men’s Clothing
- Men’s Pants Size 34 and smaller
- Men’s Belts
- Shoes of All Sizes (in good condition)
- Winter Accessories
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