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Please join me in congratulating Ryan Belcher, who recently completed requirements to earn the rank of Eagle Scout, the Boy Scouts of America’s most prestigious achievement. I was honored to recognize Ryan with a proclamation at last week’s council meeting. He will be officially conferred an Eagle Scout at a BSA Court of Honor on April 2nd.
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Ryan, a straight-A advanced program student at Pleasure Park High School, is a member of Troop 377. His Eagle Scout project was refurbishing a Memorial Garden at St. Andrews Academy, where he attended elementary school. Ryan works part-time, is on PRP's swim team and tennis team, and is a BETA Club member, Junior Republican leader and student ambassador. He lives in Windsor Place with his parents, James and Collette Hannahs, and his two brothers (one of whom is also an Eagle Scout.) Ryan is interested in becoming a pharmacist.
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Many thanks to all the terrific volunteers of all ages who braved Saturday’s cold snap to take part in the Brightside/UPS Communitywide Spring Cleanup. A great group of folks—like these awesome students from Lassiter Middle School—worked throughout the morning to pick up trash throughout our district.
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We celebrated afterwards with pizza at Lassiter, but if we had our way, everyone who did their part to help keep our district clean would get a big gold star (or maybe, in this instance, a nice green one!)
Work is going well on the new Metro Southwest Satellite office at the SW Government Center on Dixie Highway. We are pleased to partner with Council Districts 12 (Rick Blackwell), 14 (Bob Henderson) and 25 (David Yates) to bring local government closer to those we serve and work as a team to do more for our entire region. Stay tuned for details on the new office’s grand opening this April.
At some point, most of us could use a helping hand. Project Hope, a volunteer program run from Valley View Church, helps individuals and families who face financial hardships and need essential repairs to their homes (or, in some cases, their automobiles.) Those who qualify include the elderly, disabled, and single parents that meet a minimum income guideline. Applicants should hold a title for any property to be repaired. All repairs are provided no cost. Used appliances and furniture, and help with moving or yard clean-up are also available.
Applicants are required to complete a form available through the church office (2nd floor - 8911 Third Street Rd). For information, call the church office at 935-5142. At this time, the program is only able to serve those who live in zip codes 40214, 40258, 40272, 40216, and 40118. It is hoped that over time, services can be expanded to other areas.
The Kentuckiana Regional Planning and Development Agency is seeking public comment on proposed changes to projects in the 2011-2015 Transportation Improvement Plan and the Horizon 2030 Long-Range Transportation Plan. KIPDA will host three open houses at these dates, times and locations:
- Tuesday, March 29, 2011, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. - KIPDA Conference Room - 11520 Commonwealth Drive - Louisville, Kentucky
- Tuesday, March 29, 2011, 4 to 6:30 p.m. - Jeffersonville Branch Library - 211 E. Court Ave. - Jeffersonville, Indiana
- Thursday, March 31, 2011, 4 to 6:30 p.m. - South Louisville Community Center - 2911 Taylor Blvd. - Louisville, Kentucky
The public review and comment period begins today, March 28, and runs through April 11, 2011. Related information is also available for public review at libraries in Bullitt, Clark, Floyd, Jefferson and Oldham counties and by calling Josh Suiter at 266-6084, 1-800-648-6056 (KY TDD). Comments may be sent to KIPDA, 11520 Commonwealth Drive, Louisville, KY 40299 or emailed to Kipda.trans@ky.gov. Visit: http://www.kipda.org/publicNotice/publicNotice03251101.aspx for more details.
Shack in the Back Fundraiser TONIGHT. 4-8 PM - Sandwich, 2 sides, cookie & tea or lemonade for $6. Benefits Lassiter Middle School Berwick Buddies. See attached flier for more fundraisers April – May and who they will benefit.
SW Greenways Meeting TONIGHT. Fairdale Playtorium. 6:00-7:30 PM. Come out and learn more about plans to connect communities to The Louisville Loop.
Valley Woman’s Club Upcoming Events.
- Saturday, April 9. Annual Spring Salad Luncheon. 11:30 AM at Highview Baptist Church/Valley Station Campus. Style Show with Easter/Derby hats by “Hats by Helen”. Assorted salads, desserts and beverage. Tickets: $8 (adults), $4 (children 10 & under). Call 937-1525 for details.
- Wednesday. April 27. Regular Meeting. Community Room, Jewish Medical Center Southwest, 9700 Stonestreet Road. Social time: 9:30 AM; meetings starts 10AM. Program: Education, awarding scholarships. Call 937-1525 for more information.
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