The Louisville Metro Council hosted the 21st Annual Black History Month Program yesterday during a special meeting of the Equity, Community Affairs, Housing, Health & Education Committee, chaired by Councilwoman Dr. Barbara Shanklin (D-2).
“Reaffirming our Diverse Culture” is the theme for this year’s program. During the event, each of the twenty-six Metro Council members honored an individual with an award for his or her achievements.
Councilman Seum had the Absolute Privilege to honor our Fairdale neighbor Mary Spencer-Owens in Council Chambers during our Black History Celebration. Please see Mary's bio below.
Mary Spencer-Owens is the granddaughter of Edmonia Shaffer Spencer (1888-1931) who was a landowner in Fairdale, Ky and gifted her 13 children their own plots of land on the National Turnpike corridor. Mary’s father, Isham Spencer, Sr was a well-respected member of the community from 1913 to 1990. Mr. Spencer drove the school bus (401) for Jefferson County Public Schools from the age of 18 until he retired in 1971. He also worked at American Standard until retirement age. In addition to having his own plot of land he also purchased the plot next to his where the family raised a garden to feed the family of 11 and always sharing with others. In 1973 Spencer’s Concrete was established by son, Floyd and was later joined by Jacob and other family members. Spencer’s Concrete is still a thriving business on National Turnpike to this day.
Mary is a proud graduate of Fairdale High School class of 1967 and a graduate of Spencerian College.
Mary has been an employee of Norton Healthcare for the past 43 year starting her career at Southwest Jefferson Community Hospital in 1979. She is a member of Christ Temple Christian Life Center and currently serves on the board of directors of Master Builders Academy where their mission is Developing People, Building Businesses, Establishing Financial Futures, Inspiring Communities to Achieve Intellectual and Economic Renaissance.
Even to this day, Mary is proud to say she is from Fairdale!
Request: Change in zoning from R-4 to C-2, with associated Detailed
District Development Plan with Binding Elements, and
Project Name: 8006 National Turnpike Rezoning
Location: 8006 National Turnpike
Owner: Robert & Jennifer Johnson
Applicant: Robert Johnson
Representative: CRP & Associates
Case Manager: Dante St. Germain, AICP, Planner II
Public Hearing: Thursday, March 2 at 1:00 pm at Old Jail Auditorium (514 W. Liberty St.)
For More Information on the Case, Click on the Link: 22-ZONE-0145
Request: Change in zoning from R-4 to R-6, with Detailed District
Development Plan with Binding Elements
Project Name: Mud Lane Apartments
Location: 3902 Mud Ln
Owner: Hubert L Hester Living Trust
Applicant: Hubert L Hester Living Trust
Representative: Wyatt, Tarrant and Combs
Case Manager: Jay Luckett, AICP, Planner II
Public Hearing: Thursday, March 2 at 1:00 pm at Old Jail Auditorium (514 W. Liberty St.)
For More Information on the Case, Click on the Link: 22-ZONE-0079
Louisville Parks and Recreation is excited to bring back its spring and summer break camps for youths, offered at various community centers throughout the city. Spring break camps are offered to children ages 6-12 and are set to take place April 3-7 from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. A one-time non-refundable registration fee of $20 is due at registration and the weekly camp fee is $50 per child, due the Friday before camp begins. Participants will partake in daily recreational activities such as sports, games, swimming, crafts and weekly field trips. Lunch will be provided. To sign-up visit bestparksever.com and click on ‘Spring Break Camps’ on the homepage. Summer break camps are set to take place Monday through Friday beginning June 20 from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. and will run for eight weeks, ending August 11. Summer camps are offered to children ages 6-12. A one-time non-refundable registration fee of $20 is due at registration and the weekly camp fee is $50 per child, due a week in advance. Registration includes a t-shirt for each participant. Parents/Guardians are asked to drop off their children no earlier than 8 a.m. each day, and pick them up no later than 6 p.m. Those who qualify may pay a reduced price. Depending on staffing levels, each campsite will be able to facilitate 30-50 campers. In addition, Jefferson Memorial Forest & Natural Areas are offering a wide array of summer break camps. Jefferson Memorial Forest’s summer camps combine summer fun with nature-based science education activities and are offered to ages 7-15. Campers will take on the roles of naturalists, scientists and adventurers as they explore the Forest and the creatures that inhabit it. Traditional summer camp fun will round out the experience, inspiring exploration and creating an adventure to remember for a lifetime. Registration is now active and those interested in signing up may do so here. Those interested in signing up for spring and summer break camps may register at bestparksever.com or by contacting the campsites below.
Beechmont Community Center 205 W. Wellington Ave. (502) 361-5484
Berrytown Recreation Center 1300 Heafer Rd. (502) 456-8148
California Community Center 1600 W. St. Catherine St. (502) 574-2658
Cyril Allgeier Community Center 4101 Cadillac Ct. (502) 456-3261
Douglass Community Center 2305 Douglass Blvd. (502) 456-8120
Jefferson Memorial Forest 11311 Mitchell Hill Rd. (502) 366-5432
Metro Arts Community Center 8360 Dixie Hwy. (502) 937-2055
Molly Leonard Portland Community Center 640 N. 27th St. (502) 776-0913
Newburg Community Center 4810 Exeter Ave. (502) 456-8122
Parkhill Community Center 1703 S. Thirteenth St. (502) 637-3044
Shawnee Community Center 607 South 37th St. (502) 775-5268
Southwick Community Center 3621 Southern Ave. (502) 775-6598
South Louisville Community Center 2911 Taylor Blvd. (502) 574-3206
Sun Valley Community Center 6505 Bethany Lane (502) 937-8802
ABOUT LOUISVILLE PARKS AND RECREATION Louisville Parks and Recreation, a nationally accredited parks and recreation agency, manages more than 120 parks and six parkways on more than 13,000 acres of land and operates recreation programs for area residents of all ages and abilities through its 14 community centers. The department’s inventory also includes 10 golf courses; the Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center and four outdoor pools; the David Armstrong Extreme Park; two historic homes; the Historic Iroquois Amphitheater performance venue; and the nation’s largest municipally owned urban forest, Jefferson Memorial Forest. More details on the department’s people and programs can be found at bestparksever.com.
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Below is the list of Louisville Metro Public Works road safety improvement and paving projects for the next two weeks.
Note: the schedule is subject to change due to inclement weather and/or operational factors.
- Abbydale Ct. from Wood Hollow Rd. to dead end
- Tolkien Ct. from Wood Hollow Rd. to dead end
- Wood Hollow Rd. from Oldshire Rd. to Woodsend Rd.
- Woodsend Rd. from dead end to dead end
- Base failure repair on Crittenden Dr. from Grade Ln to Dead End
- Jan Way from Bonventure Blvd. to Endeavor Way
- Calm Ln. from Endeavor Way to dead end
- Calm Ct. from Calm Ln. to dead end
- Chase Rd. from W. Pages Ln. Stephan Dr.
- Mark Dr from Vicki Ln to Robbins Rd
- Minette Ct. from Stephan Dr. to public dead end
- Sally Dr. from W. Pages Ln. to Stephan Dr.
- Stephan Dr. from Dixie Hwy. to Vicki Ln.
- Vicki Ln. from W. Pages Ln. to Stephan Dr.
- Dixie Garden Dr. from Dixie Hwy. to Blaze Way
- Fashion Way from Bethany Ln. to Nocturne Dr.
- Nocturne Dr. from Fashion Way to Blaze Way
- Meridale Ave. from W. Southern Heights Ave. to S. 2nd St.
- S. 2nd St. from W. Southern Heights Ave. to W. Wellington Ave.
- W. Wampum Ave. from S. 3rd St. to S. 1st St.
- W. Wellington from Southern Pkwy. to S. 1st
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 Calling all minority- or woman-owned businesses! The third cohort of GLI’s Power to Prosper Minority Business Accelerator is now accepting applications. Learn how to take your business to the next level. Applications are open through February 28, 2023.
This program is free for participants and open to business owners who:
- Are minority, woman, LGBTQ+, veteran, or disabled-owned
- Employ at least one full-time employee, besides the owner(s)
- Have been in business for at least two years
- Commit to attend class and complete mandatory assignments and program surveys, as requested
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