Nov. 15 E-Newsletter

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Community First - Nov. 15

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Attica Woodson Scott

Councilwoman

601 W Jefferson Street

Louisville KY 40202

502-574-1101 (office)

502-574-4201 (fax)

Donna Sanders

Legislative Assistant

502-574-1101 (office)

502-574-4201 (fax)

Kelsey Goff

Intern

502-574-1101 (office)

502-574-4201 (fax)

VISION

Committed to: building relationships, Respecting the contributions of our Elders, Valuing and cultivating our youth, Taking care of our environment, Investing in and expanding business, and developing a district where residents are healthy, and where unity is felt from the southwest to the west.

Roses Grand Opening

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Councilwoman Scott joined staff from Economic Growth & Innovation and Greater Louisville, Inc. at the Grand Opening of Roses at 3220 Crums Lane. Roses is a variety wholesaler (http://www.vwstores.com/) offering 10% off for folks 55+ on Wednesdays. Roses is creating jobs in southwest Louisville and has renovated one of the largest abandoned commercial structures in District 1. Good work!

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November 15, Foreclosure Prevention Workshop at Southwest Library, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.  Located at 10375 Dixie Hwy. Call 962-3174 or 363-1449 to register and for more information.  Presented by Apprisen, this workshop will provide helpful information for those individuals who may be having trouble paying their mortgage. There will also be baskets and prize giveaways. Co-sponsored by South Jefferson/Valley and First Neighborhood Places.

November 15, Useful Ideas to Avoid Holiday Stress at Neighborhood Place Ujima, 6-8 p.m.  Located at 3610 Bohne Ave. Call 485-6710 for more information.  Facilitated by Louisville Asset Building Coalition, this workshop will focus on preparing a stress free holiday budget for the entire family. Light refreshments will be provided and parents and children are welcome.

November 18, PACT in Action Teen Dating Violence Prevention Efforts with Bridges of Hope Neighborhood Place, 4- 6 p.m.  Located at 1411 Algonquin Pkwy. Call 634-6050 for more information or visit www.pactinaction.org.  PACT in Action, developed for teens by teens, aims to mobilize youth in the 40210 zip code to reduce the incidence of domestic violence by 10 percent by the year 2020. PACT in Action hopes to achieve this goal by first equipping youth with the knowledge and skills about teen dating violence; and by enhancing adult and community members' knowledge and skills to reduce risk factors and increase protective factors to support a reduction in teen dating violence in the community.

November 18, PACT in Action Teen Dating Violence Prevention Efforts with Bridges of Hope Neighborhood Place, 4- 6 p.m.  Located at 1411 Algonquin Pkwy. Call 634-6050 for more information or visit www.pactinaction.org.  PACT in Action, developed for teens by teens, aims to mobilize youth in the 40210 zip code to reduce the incidence of domestic violence by 10 percent by the year 2020. PACT in Action hopes to achieve this goal by first equipping youth with the knowledge and skills about teen dating violence; and by enhancing adult and community members' knowledge and skills to reduce risk factors and increase protective factors to support a reduction in teen dating violence in the community.

November 20, Neighborhood Place Ujima Customer/Community Appreciation Day, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.  Located at 3610 Bohne Ave. Call 485-6710 for more information.  The staff at Neighborhood Place Ujima invites you to share a cup of coffee, hot cider or hot chocolate.

November 27, Energy Management Workshop at Bridges of Hope Neighborhood Place at 1 p.m.  Located at 1411 Algonquin Parkway. Call 634-6050 to register.  Participants will receive free supplies and learn “do-it-yourself” weatherization tips.  

December 1, Reindeer Trot Walk/Run at the Farnsley-Moreman Landing at Riverside to benefit the Holiday Line, 9 a.m.  Located at 7410 Moorman Rd. Call Carol Holt at 574-6142 to register or for more information. Bring your family and friends to share in some holiday cheer as you walk or run this 1-2 mile course. Walkers/runners who have $20 or more sponsorship will receive special recognition. Helps to benefit the Holiday Line, Community Service’s and Revitalization’s version of the Angel Tree.

Louisville’s Neighborhood Place -- a partnership of Louisville Metro Government (including Community Services and Revitalization and Public Health and Wellness), Jefferson County Public Schools, Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services and Seven Counties -- provide one-stop centers which bring together health care, education, employment and social services at eight locations across the community. To find a Neighborhood Place in your neighborhood, please call Metro Call at 311.


John Cullen, CEO of LockUpLead, responds to questions from Maupin Elementary School students during Lead Poisoning Prevention Week presentation.

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                                       Free Zumba Lessons

                     Zumba lessons you appropriated funds for, will start tonight FREE at the Southwick Community Center. Every Monday and Thursday 6-7PM for the next 10 weeks.


Thanksgiving & Christmas Giveaway

 

Feed The City/LMPD-Shield of Faith

                  “Sponsor-A-Child or Sponsor-A-Family”

Sign up Date Tuesday, November 6, 2012 @ 6:30pm. Feed The City, 1100 South 26th Street.

Give away Date will be November 20, 2012 @ 11-2pm.

Location Parkland Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana, 3200 Greenwood Ave.

Donations Needed!! New Coats, Toboggan’s, Gloves, Scarves, & Food Gift Certificates!!

Monetary donations can be made at any River City Bank!!

             Make Your Donations At Any River City Bank Locations

500 So 6th Street         7710 Outer Loop       10130 Taylorsville Rd    

2501 Bardstown Rd      6308 Greenwood Rd

Feed The City Inc. Is a 501 (C) Non-Profit Organization

Larry D. Coleman, Executive Director (502) 772-5384

 

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Officer of the Month (September)

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The 2nd Division Officer of the month for September 2012 is Officer Thomas Grace:

     On September 12, 2012 Officer T.J. Grace responded to the Park Hill Housing Complex on a domestic with violence run.  Upon arrival the victim stated she was in an argument with her boyfriend.  The argument escalated and the victim's boyfriend strangled her the point where she lost consciousness.  While Officer Grace was speaking with the victim, the boyfriend returned to the area and sat on the porch of a nearby apartment.  Officer Grace approached him and the boyfriend immediately ran inside the apartment.  Based on Officer Grace’s knowledge and experience he anticipated the subject would run through the apartment and jump out the back window.  Officer Grace ran to the rear of the apartment and observed the subject jumping out the window.  He continued to flee and ran to the open field behind Patton Ct.  A lengthy foot chase ensued which lasted for approximately 4 minutes.  The subject eventually ran into the wooded area surrounding the railroad tracks.  As back up Officers arrived a perimeter was established so K-9 could respond and start a track.  A short time later the wanted subject was taken into custody with the assistance of K-9. 

     Officer Grace’s determination while chasing the subject is a first rate example of his professionalism.  Very few Officers have the desire and ability to pursue a suspect the distance that this foot chase went.  Even though Officer Grace was physically exhausted he expertly directed Officers to establish a perimeter and called for assistance from K-9.  Once K-9 arrived Officer Grace tracked through the woods and helped locate the suspect.  Once located the subject still refused to surrender.  Fortunately K-9 was present and the dog was able to convince him to surrender. Officer Grace then assisted the subject out of the woods.  Throughout the entire incident Officer maintained a professional demeanor even though physically exhausted.  Officer Grace should be commended on his performance and is hereby nominated for Officer of the Month.  His expert and diligent work brings great credit to the Louisville Metro Police Department and the Second Division.


Living Well Workshop

The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is a six-week series of workshops that meet for 2 ½ hours to cover topics including techniques to deal with problems associated with chronic pain, physical activity movement for maintaining and improving strength, and appropriate use of medications. To register and for more information, call 852-1804. Participants will receive chronic disease self-management program, and a FREE, that’s right, FREE 8-week membership to the Greater Louisville YMCA (certain restrictions apply). Starting October 30th at Ujima Neighborhood Place located at 3610 Bohne Avenue, 5 – 7:30 p.m.


WINTER COAT & GLOVES DRIVE

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Cane Run Area Neighborhood Place: Is collecting coats, hats and gloves throughout November and December. We are collecting gently used items the week of November 26-November 30. We will be distributing them in our lobby (3410 Lees Lane) the week of December 3-December 7.


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