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American Heart Month is a time to pay special attention to understanding, preventing and treating heart disease. President Lyndon B. Johnson, who suffered a heart attack, issued the first proclamation for American Heart Month in 1964 to spotlight heart disease. Since then, U.S. presidents have annually declared the federally designated event for February.
Hello Neighbors and Friends,
Have I ever shared with you that I maintain a “Smile File?” This is an actual file – in a file cabinet. I put nice notes in my smile file that people have sent me over the years. The notes, which are words of encouragement or congratulatory in nature, are written in cards, typed, or scribbled on a piece of paper. They have been mailed through the U.S. post office, emailed, or hand delivered to me. I have had this smile file for over 20 years, and it serves a unique purpose in my life. While I don’t think about the file often, it is when I do that the file is of the utmost important and necessary. Notes that warm my heart go into my smile file. When I need a pick-me-upper or a Calgon moment, I reach into the file and re-read some of my heartfelt notes. Reading them puts a smile on my face. It works every time.
I received a very kind note of encouragement last week from a friend. It was only two sentences, but it stirred up in me some much-needed strength for my spirit. The note was like oxygen to my soul – just when I needed it. You see, my week was extremely hectic, and I felt overwhelmed from being pulled in many directions and interacting with people who were contrary and controversial. To be honest, I generally thrive in these moments; however, because my calendar was on overload, I found it difficult to take the time needed to console unreasonable people. I managed to survive the week, and in fact, I would go so far as to say that it was a successful one. But as I think back on the week, I realize it was the note that energized and motivated me to persevere.
There are far too many people with the gift of discouragement, and when they talk, they seem to always have something negative to say and everything is a complaint. Listening to discouraging people can steal your joy and make you feel uncomfortable. Who needs that, right? So, because we live in a world that spins rapidly and often calls us toward selfishness, we should encourage one another more. Encouragement is an essential way of extending grace to each other and building one another up. Being careful about how we speak and act towards each other must be taken with a lot of care. It can result in someone being encouraged or discouraged.
I hope you are surrounded by people who are good for your spirit, and I encourage you to start a Smile File. In the meantime, if I can be of service to you, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I am here for you. Be encouraged!
The Louisville Metro Council held their regularly scheduled Council meeting on Thursday, February 2nd. Here are some of the highlights from the meeting.
Appointment of Councilpersons for District 3 and District 6: For District 3, Kumar Rashad received 16 votes, and for District 6, Phillip T. Baker received 20 votes.
Special Recognitions and Proclamations: President Markus Winkler presented a proclamation for National Wear Red Day in recognition of February being American Heart month.
Special Legislation: The Council approved the committee meeting schedule of the Legislative Council for the 2023 calendar year.
Other Council Business:
- An ordinance amending Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government Code of Ordinances Chapter 151 Eviction Court. This removes the child stipulation for receiving eviction court assistance.
- An ordinance was approved relating to the zoning of properties located at 1704, 1806 and 1808 R S Pope Lick Road containing approximately 86.15 acres and being in Louisville Metro.
- An ordinance was approved relating to the zoning of properties located at 9710 Preston Highway, 9701 and 9900 Cooper Church Drive, and 5115, 5121 and 5141 Commerce Crossings Drive containing approximately 82.08 acres and being in Louisville Metro.
The next regularly scheduled Council meeting will be held on Thursday, February 16th at 6pm.
To see all meetings on Facebook Live, go to the Metro Council Facebook page by clicking here.
The public can also view all council and committee meetings on Metro TV, Spectrum Cable Channel 184 or on UVERSE at Channel 99. Proceedings are live streamed from the Metro Council Clerk’s Archived Media page here.
To watch the Council meeting and access the agenda and related attachments, click here.
Dear Community Partner,
In an effort to provide you with the most useful, up-to-date information on construction activities at the site of the new Louisville VA Medical Center, we would like to share some details about the status of blasting.
As of the afternoon of January 27th, blasting on the construction site for the Louisville VA Medical Center is complete. There are no additional blasts scheduled for the construction of the facility. Now that blasting is complete, the work to install an underground storage tank can continue, much like the work that took place in the southeast corner to install a tank there as well. Work will progress with material excavation, followed by tank installation prior to backfilling the area. The work on the tank in the southeast corner is anticipated to be completed within the next several weeks. The tanks in the southwest corner are not scheduled to be completed for several months.
Please feel free to contact us with any questions about this or any other activity taking place on the site. Being good neighbors to everyone in the community is important to us as we proceed with the construction of the new Louisville VA Medical Center.
Thank you,
USACE Louisville District Public Affairs
To read about the most recent VA Medical Center construction events, go to:
https://www.va.gov/louisville-health-care/programs/new-robley-rex-va-medical-center
To request weekly updates about the construction events, send an email requesting updates to: LOUVAMCCONSTRUCTION@USACE.ARMY.MIL
For ALL construction-related inquiries, please email:
LOUVAMCCONSTRUCTION@USACE.ARMY.MIL
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Building Permit Applications From 1/27/2023 to 2/2/2023:
| Permit ID |
Ap Type |
Address |
Contact Name |
Submit Date |
Total
Sq Ft |
Est Cost |
| COM-ALT-23-00065 |
Commercial Alteration |
5000 SHELBYVILLE RD |
LUCKETT & FARLEY |
02/01/2023 |
3594 |
0 |
| COM-ADD-23-00009 |
Commercial Addition |
8208 STANDARD CLUB LN |
N2 DESIGN GROUP LLC |
02/02/2023 |
524 |
100000 |
| COM-ADD-23-00010 |
Commercial Addition |
8208 STANDARD CLUB LN |
REALM CONSTRUCTION |
02/02/2023 |
524 |
25000 |
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For Louisvillians Jessica and Scott Morgan, staying active and healthy means participating in triathlons, ultramarathons (read: 100-mile races), mountain biking, strength training, and snowboarding. Early in their fitness journey, the couple realized that nutrition was vital to sustaining their fitness-focused lifestyle and continuing their success as athletes — it also helped them feel their best in everyday life.
After years of trying different nutrition supplements to support their active lifestyle, the duo thought there had to be a better, healthier alternative to what was currently available. They decided to develop their own brand of nutrition supplements leaving out unnecessary fillers, artificial sweeteners, and dyes — and Derby Fit, located on Brownsboro Road, was launched in 2022.
Jessica and Scott have 21+ years of higher education under their belts and understand the physiologic importance of proper nutrition. Jessica grew up on a farm in rural Georgia, decided to focus on higher education, and became a pharmacist. Scott joined special operations after 9/11, serving in Iraq and Afghanistan for four deployments as an Army Ranger. He got his EMT certification during his time in the military, discovered his passion for medicine, and is now a physician.
Fast forward to today, and Derby Fit’s first product is Elite Recovery Protein, a plant-based protein with mushrooms, vegetables, tart cherry extract, beetroot powder, and a probiotic. It helps increase natural energy, build muscle, decrease appetite, decrease inflammation, boost the immune system, and improve digestive health. This low-calorie, high-protein option can be taken as a post-workout drink or snack or on non-workout days to increase protein intake.
As Jessica and Scott have integrated nutrition and fitness into their daily lives, they want to help others find that balance in their own lives. Derby Fit supplements are designed to help anyone achieve their health and fitness goals — whatever they look like — in a simple and successful way. Click here to visit their website.
Parks are good for our overall health and wellness. They offer opportunities to be physically active and enable people to connect with nature which is known to relieve stress and improve well being. Parks also help promote community interaction because they serve as formal and informal places where people meet.
Recently Mayor Craig Greenberg and the Parks Alliance of Louisville unveiled the Parks For All Action Plan, a comprehensive, long-term roadmap to build equity and excellence in Louisville’s public park system which includes 120 parks, 14 community centers, pools, golf courses, greenways, parkways, and two historic homes. The 15-year initiative calls for gradually increasing park system funding to reach parity with the national average for comparably sized cities.
The Louisville Metro Park System has faced decades of underfunding in capital, operating, and personnel resources—just $43 per resident vs. an average of $118 per resident in 18 peer cites. As a result, 55% of Metro parks are now in “poor” or “fair” condition.
To address this inequity, the Parks for All Action Plan was developed by the non-profit Parks Alliance of Louisville working with nationally recognized park experts. More information and details can be found at the Parks Alliance of Louisville.
Co-ed games will be played on Fridays, beginning April 14, at Seneca Park (3151 Pee Wee Reese Rd.) The cost is $400 per team. (Co-ed teams for Thursdays are currently at maximum capacity but those interested may sign up to be added to the waitlist).
Men's games will be played on Mondays, beginning April 10, at Camp Taylor Memorial Park (4201 Lee Ave.) The cost is $450 per team.
Each team is guaranteed 8 games. Registration is open now through April 2, 2023 for co-ed and men's softball leagues at bestparksever.com.
Churchill Downs announced plans for the start of the Spring Meet that includes 502's Day, which promises $5 admission and a day "dedicated to the 502 with the best of Louisville on full display."
The local day at the track used to be Kentucky Oaks, but the crowd has grown to more than 100,000 people in recent years. Thurby started 10 years ago, but it now has attendance of upward of 50,000.
502's Day (Tuesday, May 2nd) is intended to be a celebration of all things Louisville with particular themed events planning to be announced at a later date. Tickets for Kentucky Derby Week and the 44-day Spring Meet at Churchill Downs are now on sale.
Want to send some love to children stuck at the hospital? Norton Children's Hospital is collecting virtual Valentine's Day cards that they'll print out for their young patients. Last year, Norton Children's received more than 8,000 e-valentines and 1,500 stuffed animals that were purchased online and distributed to patients at random. This year, they're hoping for even more! Those who care for the kids say the kindness of the community makes a huge difference. Cards, stuffed animals and other treats can be sent via this link through February 10th.
Join us at F45 in Westport Village for our first Women’s Self Defense Workshop on Sunday, February 12th from 2-3pm. Learn skills for countering an attack, along with prevention and awareness, taught by an instructor with St. Matthews Martial Arts. Click here to purchase your ticket. Space is extremely limited!
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Culinary delights and bites. River cruises. Magical music. Candlelight strolls. Crafts and cocktails. Speakeasy sweetness. With Valentine’s and Galentine’s Day around the corner now is the time to plan something memorable in Bourbon City. Click here for a round up of just some of the unique events taking place around town.
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Step back in time to the final days of Prohibition and into the secret Speakeasy at the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience. Once inside, you will meet Louisville native and renowned bartender, Tom Bullock – the First Black American to write and publish a cocktail book. Sit back and learn about the life, legacy and love of spirits from the man himself in this 45-minute presentation. Along the way, you will taste 3 Premium Whiskeys and even get to enjoy one of his most famous creations! Click here for dates and tickets.
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The Kentucky Science Center's Sensory Friendly No Limits Family Nights offer interactive exploration for families of children with special needs in a sensory friendly environment. On Saturday, February 11th from 5:30-8pm, enjoy a lovely evening out with your family to explore all things hearts. Create a one-of-a-kind mosaic heart, delight your taste buds at a special Valentine's Day themed liquid nitrogen ice cream bar, and enjoy three floors of exhibits in a sensory friendly environment. Click here for tickets and directions.
Barrels of Heart, Louisville's first bourbon-barrel art exhibition, features twenty custom Bourbon barrels designed by local artists of varying ages from eighteen to sixty-five, diverse ethnicities, and varying levels of experience—from award-winning professionals to hobbyists. During the exhibition’s eight-week run, members of the public have the opportunity to vote for their favorite custom-painted barrel. The winning artist will be awarded a cash prize and a donation to the charity of their choice. The remaining proceeds will be donated to local nonprofits.
Open now until March 30, Barrels of Heart is on display in The Spirit of Kentucky®, a permanent exhibition about Bourbon located on the third floor of the Frazier History Museum, 829 W. Main St. For more information, click here.
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The Louisville Zoo is excited to announce the return of one of the largest lantern festivals in the nation, Wild Lights: Around the World, from March 10th through May 21st.
With an almost entirely new lineup of lanterns, guests will experience hand-crafted, illuminated art displays comprised of silk-covered, metal frames and LED lightbulbs from around the world on their 1.4-mile excursion through the Zoo. The event will feature live cultural performances including Chinese folk dances, acrobatics and more. Click here for more information and tickets.
Louisville is home to so many beautiful murals. But can you guess which District 7 shop this delicious mural is in? Hint: Westport Village...
The answer is listed at the bottom of this newsletter.
Metro Louisville now has an interactive map that will allow you to see what is happening in your neighborhood as well as others across the city. The map updates daily and if you choose you can receive alerts for your area by subscribing using the red receive alerts button on the page. Click here to try it out: Interactive Map to Track Crime.
Message from the LMPD 8th Division
Please make note of the below tips to help make sure theft doesn't happen to you.
- Never leave anything of value in your vehicle; this includes laptops, purses, GPS devices and even loose change.
- Do not leave your vehicle running while unattended.
- Always lock your vehicle doors.
- Remove garage door openers from vehicles when parked outside.
- Do not leave your keys in your vehicle, this includes key-fobs.
- Do not leave the windows of your vehicle open, or partially open.
- Try to park your vehicle in a well-lit area.
- Never leave a firearm unprotected in your vehicle.
- Immediately report any suspicious person, or vehicle to (502) 574-7111.
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On January 1, 2019, a new Comprehensive Plan, called Plan 2040, went into effect. As a resident of District 7 (or any district in Louisville), it is important to review the Comprehensive Plan if you are interested in development that is proposed for the neighborhood. The Comprehensive Plan is the guidepost for all development, and the Planning Commission must use it as one of the guiding principles and tools for making decisions regarding the approval or denial of a neighborhood development project.
Read The Comprehensive Plan (Plan 2040)
The Comprehensive Plan is representative of over 6,000 voices, including Metro staff, an advisory committee, and resident volunteers. The Advisory Committee, made up of diverse representatives from neighborhood and community organizations as well as development and business interests, finalized its recommended goals, objectives, and policies on February 21, 2018.
On April 16, 2018, the Planning Commission recommended the Comprehensive Plan for approval. The document was then reviewed by the Metro Council as well as 12 local municipalities with zoning authority for formal adoption. Those 12 local municipalities are: Anchorage, Douglass Hills, Graymoor-Devondale, Hurstbourne, Indian Hills, Jeffersontown, Lyndon, Middletown, Prospect, Shively, St. Matthews, and St. Regis Park.
Health experts recommend people living in high community-level counties to wear a mask indoors in public, stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccines and get tested if experiencing symptoms. Additional precautions may be needed for people at high risk for severe illness.
If you test positive for COVID, but aren't sure what to do, call the LOU Health COVID-19 Helpline at 502-912-8598. The hotline is available Monday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and language translation services are available.
Subscribe to Louisville Metro's Covid-19 e-newsletter for the latest news!
Tossing those unwanted leftovers or unused ingredients into the trash doesn't just hurt your wallet - it also costs the climate. Over one-third of the food produced in the United States is never eaten, and food waste is the single most common material landfilled and incinerated across the nation. The USDA says the best way to reduce food waste "is to not create it in the first place." Click here for small steps you can take at the supermarket and in the kitchen to eat more sustainably - and creatively.
Monkeypox tends to spread through close contact with someone who is infected with the virus. It can spread through prolonged face-to-face contact and intimate physical contact such as kissing, cuddling or sex. The virus can also be spread through materials, like bedding, that has previously touched an infectious rash or bodily fluids.
Click here for more information: monkeypox
Louisville Metro Council livestreams all of its regular meetings and committee meetings on Facebook Live.
To see all meetings on Facebook Live, go to the Metro Council Facebook page by clicking here.
The public can also view all council and committee meetings on Metro TV, Spectrum Cable Channel 184 or on UVERSE at Channel 99. Proceedings are live streamed from the Metro Council Clerk’s Archived Media page here.
To watch the Council meeting and access the agenda and related attachments, click HERE.
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District 7 Disclaimer: By taking part in District 7 events, you grant Councilwoman Paula McCraney full rights to use the images resulting from photograph/video filming. Councilwoman McCraney will have the right to any reproductions or adaptations of the images for inclusion in her e-Newsletter or other Council publications. This might include, but is not limited to, the right to use them in printed and online materials, social media and news releases.
If you do not wish to be photographed, please email the District 7 office at paula.mccraney@louisvilleky.gov prior to event attendance.
Can You Guess This District 7 Location Answer: North Lime Coffee & Donuts, 1301 Herr Ln., Suite 110.
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