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Thank you to the Auburndale Neighborhood Association for allowing us to add your Association's contact information to Councilman Yates' webiste: See Homeowners and Neighborhood Associations
To better serve the members of
District 25, Councilman David Yates' office has created the page See Homeowners and Neighborhood Associations on David's Louisvilleky.gov website
providing vital information to new neighbors about their new Homeowners or
Neighborhood Association with contact information and if applicable website
information.
This request may be answered by
any member of an association.
Please provide:
- Name
of Homeowner / Neighborhood Association
- Name
of the President of the Association and any contact information, including
but not limited to: Telephone Number and Email Address.
- Name
of any other Leading Members of the Association and any contact information,
including but not limited to: Telephone Numbers and Email Addresses.
- The
Addresses of any offices/homes that concerns within the Association may be
delivered.
- The
link to your Homeowner / Neighborhood Association's website or online
presence.
- Any
other vital information that your Association may provide to better serve
your neighbors and the members of District 25.
Please send this information if
you would like to be included on Councilman David Yates' Louisvilleky.gov website
to brian.boles@louisvilleky.gov.
Councilman David Yates' office would greatly appreciate your help promoting
this!
Thank you.
 Thank You! District 25's four zip codes provided the largest participation rate among South Louisville. Thank you for actively seeking to better South Louisville.
The recent survey of South Louisville residents indicates a desire for more independent businesses in south Louisville neighborhoods.
The “Keep South Louisville Weird” survey tallied responses from 515 respondents across 33 zip codes in south Louisville. Among the notable results:
- The largest responses came from 40214, 40272, 40258 and 40216. These areas are (broadly) Iroquois, Valley Station, PRP and Shively.
- The top requested categories were Restaurants, Clothing & Apparel, Entertainment and Bookstores.
- The top specific requests were Heine Brothers’ Coffee, Bluegrass Brewing Company, Rainbow Blossom, Homemade Ice Cream & Pie Kitchen and Carmichael’s.
Full press release coming soon!
 Louisville Metro Parks is offering $3 off at Metro Parks Golf Courses for the month of March.
Golfers can
register for a coupon, redeemable at any of Metro Parks’ nine public golf
courses, at http://www.louisvilleky.gov/MetroParks/golf/golfspecials.htm.
WHEN: March 1st - March 31st
WHERE:
- Bobby Nichols Golf Course, 4301 E. Pages Lane, 502/937-9051 (9 holes)
- Iroquois Golf Course, 1501 Rundill Road, 502/363-9520 (18 holes)
- Sun Valley Golf Course, 6505 Bethany Lane, 502/937-9228 (18 holes)
The discount is good weekdays between the hours of 12 and 4 p.m., and on the
weekends from 2 to 4 p.m. The purchase of an 18-hole round with a cart rental
is required for the discount. The discount applies only to regular-priced rounds and not in conjunction with
any other discount offers.
“We know golfers are suffering from cabin fever during this long winter, and
with warmer weather on the way, we want to give them an incentive to get out of
the house and hit the links,” said Assistant Director Marty Storch, who
oversees operations at the Metro Parks golf courses.
For More Information: Check our website for discount updates at http://www.louisvilleky.gov/MetroParks/golf/golfspecials.htm.
 Iroquois Park has been chosen by Macy's at Jefferson Mall for the Heart Your
Park promotion March 7-31!
Head out to Macy's at Jefferson Mall sometime this month and show Iroquois Park some love! No purchase necessary.
WHERE: Jefferson Mall, 4801 Outer Loop
WHEN: March 7th - 31st
Donations to Iroquois Park will be collected at each
in-store register and all donations collected during this time will be matched
by Macy's (up to $250,000 nationwide!).
Learn more
 In partnership with Olmsted Parks Conservancy, Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation is preparing for a $1 million project at Iroquois Park’s Northern Overlook. The project seeks to enhance the overlook by improving its sustainability, make it less prone to erosion, and create a vibrant and welcoming public space.
The first stage of the Northern Overlook Restoration Project is underway, with Metro Parks crews removing existing concrete, paving and stonework at the site. A design plan, expected to be completed by the end of summer, will be developed with public input through a series of meetings. Some initial construction may take place by the end of the year. The Northern Overlook and the Corbly Trail will be closed to public use during this construction pre-work phase currently underway. The overlook will be closed to vehicular traffic indefinitely as the project progresses.
An estimated timetable for the project for 2014:
Winter (current) – Pre-construction site prep
Spring – Site plan public meetings
Summer – Plans and design announced
Fall – Phase 1 construction
For additional information, or to sign up for email notification progress updates, please go to www.metro-parks.org/parks/Iroquois.
 Just in time for spring planting, the Jefferson County
Soil and Water Conservation District is offering free soil testing to property
owners wanting to plant vegetable gardens or improve lawns!
The first guideline of responsible
fertilizer application is to take a soil sample and have it analyzed to
determine fertilizer needs. Soil samples are analyzed for specific soil nutrients
to determine proper application rates of fertilizer and lime for optimum plant
growth.
The Jefferson County Conservation District is hopeful this program
will not only assist landowners with applying proper nutrients for healthy
soils but also address non-point source pollution and its effect on the
community's water quality. A standard soil test is all one normally needs for a
fertility evaluation. The SWCD will provide up
to 2 vouchers per household to cover the processing fee for a standard soil
test.
People wishing to participate in this incentive program must request a
soil test voucher from our office. Vouchers are available by email, mail or you
may drop by the office to pick up a voucher(s).
Email your voucher request
to: joy.edwards@ky.nacdnet.net. Email
must include your name, physical address, phone number, and number of vouchers
requested (maximum of 2 per household). Questions-call 502.499.1900.
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 WHEN: January 21 - April 12, 2014
Tuesdays: 9am - 7pm, Wednesdays: 9am - 4pm, Thursdays: 9am - 7pm, Saturdays: 9am - 12pm
WHERE: Sun Valley Community Center, 6505 Bethany Lane
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is returning to the Southwest to help low-income families in preparing their tax returns.
For more information call the Community Center at 937-8802, regarding VITA please click here. For more information please visit our Community Calendar!
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AARP is sponsoring tax help sites around the community.
WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays, Feb. 1 – April 11, between 9am–1pm
WHERE: Southwest Government Center at 7219 Dixie Hwy.
Call 502-394-3443 to confirm site hours and find out if the registration list is filled for the day in question or click on the following link for more details http://www.aarp-tax-aide-lou.org/Sites/sites.html.
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 Join guest speaker, Dawne Gee from WAVE-3 for all you can eat wholesome Kentucky dinner with all the fixins. Reservations must be made in advance by March 10th. Tickets will be picked up at the door. Cost is $10 for adults and $6 for children 10 and under, all tickets will help fund Valley Woman's Club Scholarships. Tickets will not be sold at the door!
WHEN: March 14th at 6:30pm
WHERE: Sun Valley Community Center, 6505 Bethany Lane
Five $1200.00 scholarships will be given to seniors who are deserving and
have the need to attend the college of their choice. Ham, Chicken and Stuffing, Green Beans and Sweet
Potatoes and Slaw, Rolls and various desserts will be served.
Make checks payable to Valley Woman’s Club and mail to Treasurer, Carol
Hamilton at 6602 North Drive, 40272. Any questions please call Carol Hamilton, 937-1525 or Theresa Douglas 933-3391. Proceeds will
the benefit the Valley Woman’s Club Scholarship Fund.
Click here for the Reservation Form
For more information please visit our Community Calendar!
 Have stacks of old papers, important personal documents, or junk mail? Join us for free paper shredding.
WHEN: Saturday, March 15, 2014, 9am-11am
WHERE: Epworth United Methodist Church, 919 Palatka Rd.
Shredding services provided by: A+ Paper Shredding. This is a free event with
donations gratefully accepted.
Proceeds will help provide Summer Camp scholarships for
area children and youth.
Call 502-366-4053 for further information
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 WHERE: Waverly Park
WHEN: Saturday, March 15 at 9am
Trail Team and KYMBA volunteers
come together to improve and maintain the combined hiking and biking trails at
Waverly. Activities vary, but may include use of hand tools to cut overhanging
limbs and encroaching shrubs, trail structure repair or addressing erosion
issues. Closed-toe shoes are required. Activities are suitable for ages
14 and up, with parental supervision required until age 18. Meet at the
playground parking lot in Waverly Park.
For more information on local park events call 502.368.5404 or visit www.memorialforest.com.
 Mike Fleitz with D M Fleitz and Associates Insurance agency,
will be conducting a short seminar of the in and outs of Flood Insurance.
Topics will include but not limited to;
- What is flood insurance and why
you need it
- What is covered and what is not
- How to find out if you are in a
flood zone
WHERE: Southwest Regional Government Center, 7219 Dixie Highway
WHEN: Tuesday, March 18th at 6pm-7pm
Mike will also touch on the new legislation in Washington called
the Biggert-Waters Act that is causing a lot of conversation about the increase
in premium cost. He will also explain the reason for an elevation certifiacte
and its effect on your cost of insurance. These and several other topics will
be discussed and hopefully when you leave this meeting you will know if you
need flood insurance.
There will be several brochures on the subject for you to
take with you. If you cannot make the meeting and would like information you
can contact Mike at 935-5970.
Visit D M Fleitz and Associates interactive website with valuable Flood Insurance information.
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 Strength In Numbers Workshop
Organizing and Inspiring Independent Businesses In South Louisville
Free and open to the public. Learn how the independent businesses that keep South Louisville unique and make the neighborhood economy strong can achieve greater success.
WHEN: Tuesday, March 25th, 5:30pm-7:30pm
WHERE: Southwest Government Center, Main Room, 7219 Dixie Highway
RSVP: Attendance is free, but RSVP is required. Pizza and Refreshments provided. RSVP by:
- Clicking this link
- Email jennifer@keeplouisvilleweird.com
- Call 502-500-4669
The Keep South Louisville Weird campaign has made great progress in 2013 and we are taking it to the next level in 2014! Joe Grafton (Director of Community Engagement for the American Independent Business Alliance - AMIBA) will be our facilitator. The Strength in Numbers event combines a presentation and workshop that provides participants an up-close look at how other Independent Business Alliances function and the lessons AMIBA has learned through their experience of helping more than 80 organizations through the process. Our focus will be on building a culture of support for entrepreneurship, local branding, organization, funding, and much more. Plenty of discussion time is included, and AMIBA will work with us to achieve concrete progress in furthering our work.
 An
upcoming date on the spring calendar will mark an auspicious time to toast the
community spirit of the 40214 area code. Some of the most vibrant neighborhoods
in Louisville call 40214 home, so mark your calendars for April 2nd for a
community celebration at Iroquois Park.
There will be food, music, and
lots of activities for the whole family. Come join the fun!
WHEN:
Saturday, April 2, 5:00-8:00pm
WHERE:
Iroquois Park, Amphitheater parking lot
Contact Milt Tandy at
299-5637 if your business or organization is interested in having a booth at
this event.
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Do you have a local event you would like to share and advertise to the public? Reach out to all of District 25 through this newsletter!
District 25's Community Calendar!
Please email brian.boles@louisvilleky.gov or call (502) 574-1125 and please provide as much information about your event as possible. Your event will be added to our Community Calendar. No matter how big or small as long as it is open to the general public we want to provide District 25 with the opportunity to attend!
Please take a brief, five-minute
survey is available online at www.lfpl.org/southwestsurvey. The Library has
already begun soliciting feedback from the public, but any assistance you can
offer in getting this survey out to your constituents is greatly appreciated.
January 1st - March 30th Applications will be accepted
Repair Affair mobilizes resources and volunteers to make repairs on homes owned by low income homeowners who are elderly or disabled. The focus of Repair Affair is on home safety, security, weatherizing, and neighborhood stability. Most repairs are completed in one day. Apply for Repair Affair Assistance HERE
Class dates vary for flexible scheduling, visit District 25's Community Calendar for more details! All classes held at the Kentucky's Manufacturing Career Center, 160 Rochester Dr.
Interested in FREE Manufacturing Job Training? Be a Certified Production Technician or Multi-Skilled Technician.
Persons interested can call 276-9711 or go to www.kentuckianaworks.org to learn more.
March 18 and 25, from 6pm-7pm, Farnsley Middle School, 3400 Lees Lane.
Join in free Zumba classes to get that pool and beach body! Come dance with us and lose pounds. Hosted by Farnsley Middle School and Cane Run Neighborhood Place.
Call 485-6826 for more information.
http://www.jefferson.kyschools.us/schools/Middle/Farnsley.html
The Valley Woman’s Club
Regular Meeting
March 26th at 10am at Jewish Hospital Medical Center Southwest, 9700 Stonestreet Road
The Valley
Woman’s Club Regular Meeting in
the Community Room of Jewish Hospital Medical Center. The community is invited
to attend and join the
Club to help the community. For more information please visit our Community Calendar!
Monday, April 7 at 6pm, Valley High School, 10200 Dixie Hwy
People can bring suggestions, questions and concerns to Fischer, who will be joined by city department directors, Mayor’s Office staff and Metro Council Members. All citizen suggestions and requests at the Valley High School session will be entered into the city’s customer service system for follow up and response.
Between the scheduled sessions, people can email the Mayor at greg.fischer@louisvilleky.gov.
Saturday, April 12
Please check www.brightsideinc.org for information on registering. Along with our title sponsor, Passport Health Plan, Brightside hopes to make this our biggest cleanup yet. Team up with us this April to help serve Louisville!
Volunteers receive free bags
and gloves. T-Shirts available to the first 5,000 volunteers registered. A
representative from your group must pick-up the cleanup supplies on Saturday, March 22nd at Iroquois
Amphitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Road between 10am-12pm or the Valley High
School parking lot also between 10am-12pm.
One Brightside clean-up meeting place will also be at the Valley High School parking lot on April 12th.
Sign up Here: http://jotform.us/form/40365848919165
For more information please visit our Community Calendar!
Saturday, April 12 at 7pm
DeSales High School, 425 W. Kenwood 40214
Support the defending 2013 -2A State Champions this spring! Join the DeSales High School Football team at the 2nd Annual "Night at the Races" fundraiser. There will be 10 horse races with the first post time at 7:30pm as well as gaming tables, horse race bingo, pull tabs, beer, food and fun. Please no Coolers allowed.
Horses are $50.00 each. Mail horse and owner name, along with check made payable to "DeSales Football" to 7004 Venetian Way, 40214. Call 419-7818 for more details!
Sunday, April 27, 11am-1:30pm
Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, 7410 Moorman Road
Mayor Greg Fischer will host this official Kentucky Derby Festival Event. This fun, festive celebration features an authentic Kentucky breakfast, a brief live auction, tours of the historic Farnsley-Moremen House, tours of the new Moremen Family Chapel site and a silent auction. This is Southwest Louisville's Derby celebration. If you are interested in being a sponsor please call Riverside at 935-6809 or email info@riverside-landing.org.
Advanced purchase of tickets is required. Tickets are $65/person or $500 for a table of 8.
Hunters Point Neighborhood Yard Sale
Saturday, June 7 from 8am-1pm
Spring and Summertime are just around the corner! Its never too early to prepare for Neighborhood Yard Sales! Hunters Point Neighborhood, off of Upper Hunters Trace, will
host their annual neighborhood-wide yard sale from with around 150 homes participating.
Look to our new section "District 25's Wellness Corner" to receive tips on staying healthy and fit throughout the year!
 Brain Injury Awareness
"Since anyone can sustain a brain injury at any time, it is important for everyone to have access to comprehensive rehabilitation and ongoing disease management. Doing so eases medical complications, permanent disability, family dysfunction, job loss, homelessness, impoverishment, medical indigence, suicide and involvement with the criminal or juvenile justice system. Access to early, comprehensive treatment for brain injury also alleviates the burden of long term care that is transferred to tax payers at the federal state and local levels."
- Dr. Brent Masel, National Medical Director for the Brain Injury Association of America
Statistics
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a blow, jolt or bump to the head or penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain. 2.4 million people including 475,000 children, sustain a TBI in the U.S. each year. 5.3 million individuals live with life-long disability as a result of TBI. 52,000 people will die. 275,000 people will be hospitalized. 1.365 million people will be treated and released from an emergency department.
TBI's are caused by falls (35%); car crashes (17%), workplace accidents (16%), assaults (10%), and other causes (21%). TBI is a contributing factor to a third (30.5%) of all injury-related deaths in the United States. About 75% of TBIs that occur each year are concussions or other forms of mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI).
Just as no two people are exactly alike, no two brain injuries are exactly alike. For some, brain injury is the start of a lifelong disease process. The injury requires access to a full continuum of medically necessary treatment and community-based supports furnished by interdisciplinary teams of qualified and specialized clinicians working in accredited programs and appropriate settings.
Cost
The costs to treat brain injuries are staggering:
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Average hospital-based acute rehab is about $8,000 per day
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Range for post-acute residential is about $850 to $2,500 per day
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Day treatment programs (e.g., 4 hours of therapy) are about $600 to $1,000 with no room/board
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the U.S., direct medical costs and indirect costs of TBI, such as lost productivity, totaled an estimated $76.3 billion each year.
LEARN MORE TODAY
For More Information: Brain Injury Association of America
1-800-444-6443, WWW.BIAUSA.ORG
 Mr. Tibbles is a great dog who loves people. He loves to
cuddle and will lay his head in your lap for head pets. He has a fondness for
toys and comfy beds so he can relax and get his cuddle on. While
Metro Animal Services can’t guarantee an animal is housetrained, Mr. Tibbles
waits until he is outside to go to the bathroom. He has a great, patient
temperament and is just a good dog.
You can visit Tibbles at the Animal House Adoption Center,
3516 Newburg Road or contact LMAS at (502) 473-PETS (7387) for more
information.
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 Skunk is my cat of the week. She is your typical
tortie—lively, animated, talkative and sassy. She rolls over and shows her
belly making sure you know she is an affectionate one. She loves to play with
feather toys and will chirp at you when she’s ready to take off running! She
does well with other cats and after a slow introduction warms up to dogs.
Skunk is spayed and current on all her shots.
Don’t forget to check out Skunk’s friends:
louisvilleky.gov/animalservices
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Community Calendar.
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Check out the LMPD web application to keep up to date with the Crime reports and trends for your neighborhood.
Click HERE to get started.
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