 Start your New Year right with a free guided hike at Jefferson Memorial Forest. On Wednesday, January 1 at 9:00am, take part in a group trek at Fairmount Falls. Led by experienced volunteer naturalists, this one-mile, moderate-to-strenuous hike is a great way to jump start a more active lifestyle for 2014.
The group will meet at Bootleg BBQ (9704 Old Bardstown Road) at 9:00am and then carpool to the Forest. For more info contract Sherry L. Wright at 380-1753 or email at Sherry.Wright@louisvilleky.gov.
It is important to be vigilant around the holiday season as some families spend more time away from their homes visiting friends and loved ones. Here are some tips provided by LMPD 3rd Division to help ensure a safe Christmas holiday.
CRIME PREVENTION TIPS
- Make it a
habit of checking doors and windows to see if they are secure or locked.
The best lock that money can buy will only work if it is activated or
locked.
- Consider the
structural integrity of the locks. Are they still able to do what they are
intended to do? A sliding glass or patio door lock may need additional security.
- When you are
away from your home, you should leave lights on.
- Get involved
in a neighborhood watch or, at least, watch out for each other. Find
someone that you know and trust on your street to help look out for your
home and property and vice versa. Crime prevention is a community effort.
- Never leave
your vehicles unlocked.
- Never leave
anything of value left visible within your automobile.
- Never assume
that because your car is locked your valuables are safe. Thieves break
windows. It only takes a thief 10 seconds for a thief to take your
property from an unlocked vehicle, and 15 seconds from a locked one.
One of the most effective ways to empower communities and lower crime is by forming a Neighborhood Watch. This program is
a partnership between LMPD and the community to prevent crime.
Neighborhood watches teach citizens to work together to help reduce crime
as well as watch for and report unusual activity around residences and
businesses.
If
interested in creating a neighborhood watch contact Sgt Kelly Lee at Kelly.lee@louisvilleky.gov
 WHAT: Southwest Dream Team 2014 Annual Meeting & Networking
Event
WHEN: Tuesday, January 7th, 5:30–8:00pm
WHERE: Southwest Government Center, 7219 Dixie
Highway
followed by networking at PRP Pizza 5603 Greenwood
Road
RSVP required, but please feel free to bring a friend! For more information contact Rick Fears at 905-0639 or at rfears1968@gmail.com.
 Make a lasting impact
by purchasing a Christmas tree that you can plant. It is easy to maintain
a live Christmas tree for a short period of time indoors that can then be
permanently planted outside for future enjoyment by following these simple steps:
- Select a tree that has root system in bag
(B/B-bagged and burlapped).
- Acclimate the tree to be inside by leaving
it in the garage 3-4 days.
- Select a spot inside your house that is
not in direct sunlight or next to a heat source (air vent or fireplace).
- Protect your floor by placing the root
ball in a large pan or on top of a tarp.
- Decorate away but remember it is better
for the tree no to experience heat from light bulbs so LED lights are a better
choice for decoration.
- Keep the root ball of the tree moist but
not soaked. Using ice cubes to water the tree is very effective since
they slowly melt and water the tree.
- The tree should only be kept in the house
from 7-14 days.
- When ready to move outside you will need
to acclimate the tree for outdoor conditions for a few days again.
- When ready plant your tree.
Here are some nurseries that carry live-trees (always call first to check
that stock is available).
Tower View Farm & Nursery
12523 Taylorsville Rd.
Jeffersontown, KY 40299
502-267-2006
Wethington Nursery
10407 Easum Rd.
Jeffersontown, KY 40299
502-267-5119
Kentucky Christmas Tree Association
www.kychristmastreefarms.com
Degrees At Work is highlighting a local initiative that has had
major success in providing financial assistance to adults returning to college.
Individual Development Accounts (IDAs) are a special savings account that
allows adults to save a certain amount of money while having each savings
deposit matched dollar for dollar. Your personal savings and matching funds
often reach up to $6,000 which can be used towards higher education tuition
expenses.
Here is
what you need to know:
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IDA
participants are required to
complete six financial literacy
workshops.
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Your
household income is below
200% of the federal poverty
guidelines.
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Your
net worth does not exceed
$10,000, excluding house and
automobiles.
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You
are 18 years of age or older.
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A
resident of Jefferson, Bullitt,
Henry, Oldham, Shelby,
Spencer, Trimble County in
Kentucky.
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You
are employed.
-
You
can and are willing to save
money each month
For more information please contact Erika Branch, Degrees At
Work VISTA, at 502.625-0153 or by email: ebranch@greaterlouisville.com
As you prepare for the busy holiday season, consider these tips to stay sustainable...
- Avoid disposable dishes. If you must use them, try to find recy-clable or compostable products.
- Compost food scraps (excluding meat and oils) left over from preparing meals.
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If you decorate with lights for the holiday season, purchase energy efficient versions such as LED bulbs, and limit the amount of time they are in use.
- If you have a live Christmas tree, turn it into mulch through Louisville Metro Solid Waste Management Services Tree-Cycling, which is available fol-lowing the holidays. Check the solid waste website, www.louisvilleky.gov/SolidWaste for dates. Dates are to be announced later in December.
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