Celebration follows completion of construction
Louisville, KY – Metro Councilmembers Stuart Benson (District 20), Robin Engel (District 22) and Kevin Kramer (District 11) as well as representatives from the Louisville Metro Parks Department will be joined by groups such as Derby City Pickleball to celebrate the completion of three years of construction at Charlie Vettiner Park in Southeastern Jefferson County.
The Construction, which began in July 2019 created 4 new tennis courts and two pickleball courts in a previously unused portion of the park and made room for the old tennis courts to be converted into 10 new pickleball courts. Additionally, paving improvements were as included to this project to make the park easier to access. In total more than $1.2 million, in mostly Metro Council designated funds, has been invested into the park.
Following the grand opening, persons visiting the courts will have the opportunity to take part in either an 11a.m. or Noon class on pickleball taught by Josh & Stephanie Daniels of Pickleball Euphoria. In addition to free pickleball instruction, Tikiz of Louisville Shaved Ice and Ice Cream will be at the park (from 11am – 1pm) to sell refreshments and Derby City Pickleball will be hosting drawings for those in attendance. 100 pickleballs will also be given away to those who are in attendance for the event.
The clinics are free, but due to class size limitations, advanced registration is required. To register ahead of the event, please contact Angela Webster at 574-3465.
What: Grand Opening of Pickleball Courts, new parking, and rededication at
Charlie Vettiner Park in Southeastern Jefferson County.
When: Monday, June 6, 2022 at 10:00 a.m.
(Free Pickleball classes will be held at 11am and Noon)
Where: Charlie Vettiner Park (5550 Charlie Vettiner Park Rd)
Who: Director Margaret Brosko, Louisville Parks and Recreation
Councilman Stuart Benson, District 20
Councilman Robin Engel, District 22
Councilman Kevin Kramer, District 11
For more information on this event or the improvements made at Charlie Vettiner Park, please contact Stephen Haag, Jr. at 502-574-1204 or via e-mail at steve.haag@louisvilleky,gov.
The contractor plans to begin work on Dawson Hill Rd to stabilize the bank June 13, and expects the project to take a week. They will be limiting traffic to 1 lane during this time and may have some 15-20 minute delays when pouring concrete. Public Works has asked them to install signage or a message board next Tuesday or Wednesday in advance of work beginning to let traveling public know of the planned work.
Guardian Retention Systems (GRS) will maintain a single lane closure on the Dawson Hill rd. Bank stabilization project that is due to start on 13 June. GRS will do the following things to maintain traffic control:
• GRS will provide two flaggers, one at each end of the work site.
• GRS will Place traffic control signage at appropriate intervals prior to the work zone.
• Signs that will be used are road work ahead, expect long delays, be prepared to stop, one lane road ahead, and flagger ahead signs.
• GRS will use class 2 channel lining to fill in ditch adjacent to the work zone in order to allow enough room to push traffic thru the work zone.
• GRS will have to hold traffic for approx. 15-20 minutes while pumping out each concrete truck, then we will allow traffic to flow thru work zone.
• GRS will remove class 2 channel lining from ditch at completion of work, said material will be used to back fill behind the retaining wall when wall is complete.
• Work should take 1 week to complete.
The first meeting will be virtual to discuss policy and procedure of the upcoming meetings moving forward.
(The conservation and urban center neighborhoods will be separated after this initial meeting so that each district gets the focused attention that will be required.)
On Tuesday, June 28th, at 6:00 PM Louisville Metro Government will be hosting an informative virtual meeting about the establishment of two new form districts (Conservation and Urban Center Neighborhood) which were established in Plan 2040, Louisville’s Comprehensive Plan. This initial meeting will provide an overview of form district regulations, the general components of the two new form districts, and an outline of the public process for establishing the regulations for these two new form districts. This process will recommend regulatory language that will need to be approved by Metro Council. Any application of these two new form districts will occur subsequently of the adoption of their respective regulations.
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Cat of the Week:
Who's a purrty kitty? Florence is! This gorgeous girl is a happy girl who loves receiving affection. If you're looking for a kind-hearted soul to join your family, you've got to meet Florence. The sweet and super playful cat is also super quiet. Florence has a small, low meow you might miss if you don't listen closely! Florence spent time in a foster home; she was an excellent houseguest who always used the litter box. Adopt Florence for free with an approved application, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program The one-year-old weighs 6lbs. Florence is already spayed, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccinations. For more info about Florence, call 502-473-PETS. To meet or adopt Florence, visit Animal House Adoption Center located at 3516 Newburg Road, from 12 pm to 6 pm daily. No appointment required. To see more adoptable cats at LMAS, click here. (https://louisvilleky.gov/government/animal-services)
Dog of the Week:
Oodles of Noodles is in the market for a second chance forever home. This timid, laidback soul would do great with a laidback family in a quiet, calm home. Oodles loves going for walks and then, plopping down in an air-conditioned room to cool down. This nine years young bachelor still enjoys wrestling session but prefers hanging out with his favorite people, once he’s had time to warm up to them. After that, Oodles of Noodles will be falling over himself, asking his new friends for kisses. Oodles of Noodle's adoption fee is waived thanks to the Pay It Forward Program, and a free dog crate is included. Oodles of Noodles weighs 50lbs. He's already neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on vaccinations. To meet or adopt Noodles, visit Animal House Adoption Center (3516 Newburg Road) from 12 pm to 6 pm daily. Walk-ins are welcome! To view more adoptable dogs at LMAS, click here. (https://louisvilleky.gov/government/animal-services)
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3. Consumers have reported receiving text messages that Indiana Workforce has sent them funds. The text messages contain a link, which has the potential to contain malware. Don’t click on it!
4. Consumers continue to report scam phone calls claiming to represent Amazon Customer Service. Amazon will not call you to verify charges to your account. If you receive a suspicious call, text, or message claiming to be from Amazon, go directly to Amazon.com to check the status of your account and to contact their customer support directly. 5. Consumers are receiving text messages promoting advance fee loans, and scammers are asking consumers to purchase gift cards from stores like Walgreens and Walmart in order to receive the loans. Do not agree to pay money or gift cards up front in order to receive a loan or grant; this is a scam and you will not receive any money in return.
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Zoo “Baby Boom” Continues with Birth of Lynx and Wallabies
The Zoo’s spring “baby boom” continues with the birth of three Canada lynx kittens born on May 19, 2022 to mother Matilda and father Sitka. In addition, the Zoo recently welcomed four Bennett’s wallaby joeys. Three of the joeys can be seen peeking from or hopping in and out of their mothers’ pouches in the Australia zone.
Canada lynx Matilda will care for her kittens in a nest box during the first few weeks. Guests will be able to see the box and can expect to start seeing the kittens moving around the Americas’ exhibit in approximately 3– 4 weeks or near late June. The genders of the kittens won’t be known until after their first exam, which will be performed when they are closer to six weeks old to avoid disrupting the bonding process.
Because wallabies spend a significant amount of time during their first nine months concealed in their mom’s pouches, the wallaby joeys will be seen either in mom’s pouch or less frequently, in the yard. One male joey is being hand-reared off exhibit due to an early departure from mom’s pouch and need for additional care. The genders of the other three wallabies will be known once they have fully emerged from the “pouch life.”
The Wallaroo Walkabout hours may vary. Visit louisvillezoo.org/today for the latest information on times.
Follow the growth of these newest animal ambassadors at louisvillezoo.org/zoobabies. Presented by Norton Children’s, Zoo Babies spotlights recent births at the Zoo including harbor seal Emmy, our new zebra filly, and impending giraffe birth, and more. Zoo Babies reminds us that every animal birth is important and an opportunity to “better the bond between people and our planet.” To learn more about the program, visit louisvillezoo.org/zoobabies.
Canada lynx are the most common and widespread feline in Canada. Compared to the bobcat, the lynx has longer legs and broader footpads for walking in deep snow. They are characterized by their ear tufts which are just as sensitive as whiskers, and the slightest breath of wind can be detected as a result. Females weigh between 18 and 24 lbs., with males slightly larger at 20 – 30 lbs.
Bennett’s, or red-necked, wallabies are named for their rusty red shoulders and upper backs. This kangaroo relative is found in east and southeast Australia and Tasmania. Small in stature, wallabies stand between 36 – 40 inches tall. They are herbivores and primarily feed on grasses, herbs, and roots, which provide additional water during droughts. Being marsupials, wallabies have a pouch and give birth to undeveloped young, called joeys, which can weigh only 2 grams at birth.
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Since 2011, under Mayor Fischer’s administration, the Louisville Zoo celebrated its 50th anniversary, opened nine new exhibits and attractions, and won national awards for Glacier Run and School at the Zoo. Considered Kentucky’s most popular not-for-profit paid attraction, the Zoo welcomed nearly 9 million guests in the last decade. In 2021, the Zoo was voted “Best Place to Take Kids in Summer,” by LEO Weekly, “Best Kid-Friendly Attraction” by Kentucky Living Magazine and Boo at the Zoo made the Top 10 Halloween Festivals list by thetravel.com. Community Access Memberships, deep-discount days, the Future Healers Got Zoo Buddies partnership and the accessible playground are among prime efforts to make Louisville Zoo even safer, more engaging, and more inclusive. Among the Louisville Zoo’s most successful conservation programs, the black-footed ferret breeding effort produced 1,100 kits and repatriated more than 800 of these most highly endangered, American mammals to the wild.
The Louisville Zoo, a non-profit organization and state Zoo of Kentucky, is dedicated to bettering the bond between people and our planet by providing excellent care for animals, a great experience for visitors, and leadership in scientific research and conservation education. The Zoo is accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
 
Notice of neighborhood Meeting (2612 S English Station Road)
You are invited to attend a review for a CHANGE IN ZONING from RR, rural residential to C-2, commercial with Detailed District Development Plan, variance, and waivers.
Subject Property: 2612 S. English Station Road
Case Number: 21-ZONE-0095
Case Manager: Joel Dock (joel.dock@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type: LAND DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: Thursday, June 9, 2022
Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until all cases are heard
Location: 514 W. Liberty Street, 40202
Learn how to participate online at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/upcoming-public-meetings
To view documents related to this proposal, please visit:
Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services (Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
444 S. 5th Street, 3rd Floor, Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 574-6230
Or visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/planning-design for:
- Meeting agenda and staff report (typically available one week prior to meeting)
- More information on zoning processes
- Public comment opportunities
- Applications for a petition for a night hearing, including procedures to change the time and/or location of a public hearing to 6:00 pm or later downtown, or to a convenient location.
- Visit https://louisville.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx for meeting agenda and staff report
A list of persons notified of this proposal is available in the case file.
Public Meetings are now available for viewing via live stream at the following website: https://louisville.legistar.com
Persons who desire special accommodations should contact the Planning Commission office at (502) 574-6230 at least one week prior to this meeting. TDD users please use the Relay Service, 1-800-648-6056.
Saratoga Woods annual yard sale is Saturday, June 18.
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Saturday, June 4th, from 8:00 – 2:00.
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You are invited to attend a review for a CHANGE IN ZONING from RR, rural residential to C-2, commercial with Detailed District Development Plan, variance, and waivers.
Subject Property: 2612 S. English Station Road Case Number: 21-ZONE-0095 Case Manager: Joel Dock (joel.dock@louisvilleky.gov) Meeting Type: LAND DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Meeting Date: Thursday, June 9, 2022 Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until all cases are heard Location: 514 W. Liberty Street, 40202 Learn how to participate online at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/upcoming-public-meetings To view documents related to this proposal, please visit: Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services (Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM) 444 S. 5th Street, 3rd Floor, Louisville, KY 40202 (502) 574-6230
Or visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/planning-design for: • Meeting agenda and staff report (typically available one week prior to meeting) • More information on zoning processes • Public comment opportunities • Applications for a petition for a night hearing, including procedures to change the time and/or location of a public hearing to 6:00 pm or later downtown, or to a convenient location. • Visit https://louisville.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx for meeting agenda and staff report A list of persons notified of this proposal is available in the case file. Public Meetings are now available for viewing via live stream at the following website: https://louisville.legistar.com
Persons who desire special accommodations should contact the Planning Commission office at (502) 574-6230 at least one week prior to this meeting. TDD users please use the Relay Service, 1-800-648-6056.
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