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Neighbors,
I sincerely wish all a happy and safe Holiday season. Thank you for allowing me to serve as your representative on our Louisville Metro Council. In observance of the Christmas holiday our office will be closed but I can be reached at any time by phone at 574-1125 or by email at david.yates@louisvilleky.gov.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
 District 25's own Waverly Hills is spreading some holiday cheer on its historic famous facade. The spooky structure is being illuminated by an electric light show at night until January 4th.
WHERE: Waverly Hills Sanatorium, 4400 Paralee Lane, Louisville, KY 40272
WHEN: Now! until January 4th, Monday-Friday from 7pm-9pm, Saturday and Sunday 6pm-9pm. There will be a show every half an hour.
COST: $10 per car, More for Busses. Waverly is donating proceeds to charitable organizations. Tonight and Christmas Eve Waverly will be donating all proceeds specifically to the Crusade for Children.
See the full story here!
 On Friday, December 12 a sport utility vehicle crashed into the traffic signal on Dixie Highway at the intersection of the Park Place Mall/Target shopping center.
As seen in the first picture, the collision not only knocked down the signal pole, but also destroyed the control cabinet and the pole foundation.
This is an intersection that serves 40,000 vehicles a day. So the lack of a working signal posed a major traffic headache.
The Electrical Maintenance Team immediately sprang into action and installed a temporary signal that created a three-way flashing red stop. Then they turned their attention to a full rebuild of the permanent traffic signal.
That required digging and pouring a new pole foundation along with installation of a control pad/cabinet, new span wires and signal displays.
It normally takes four to five weeks to build a traffic signal. But with all the unit’s resources and attention poured into the job, Electrical Maintenance had the new permanent signal built and ready for operation by late last Thursday afternoon.
 The Southwest Government Center will again host a drop-off site that will also instantly recycle trees in to mulch that will be offered back to citizens for home use. Those wishing to receive mulch must bring an appropriate container in which to carry it. This mulch performs particularly well for acid-loving plants such as azaleas and rhododendrons.
WHERE: Southwest Government Center, 7219 Dixie Highway (Bring containers to take home fresh mulch.)
WHEN: December 26th, 27th, 30th and 31st, January 2nd & 3rd from 9am-4pm
Residents normally serviced by private waste haulers should check with those companies to see whether and when tree pickup is available.
Christmas tree vendors may recycle their unsold trees on Friday, December 26 ONLY, and only at the Hubbard’s Lane site.
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 The 1st Annual Valley Angel Tree located at both Lone Wolf Family Sports Pub on Valley Station Road and Applebee's in Valley Station on Dixie Hwy were a huge success!
With more than $500 raised children throughout the community received a Merry Christmas this last Saturday thanks to this wonderful program. Valley Angel tree is seeking to expand next year to more businesses in our community and raise its goal to help more children. If you would like more information Councilman Yates' office would like to put you in touch with the leaders of Valley Angel Tree. Please email brian.boles@louisvilleky.gov.
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 Sun
Valley will be hosting their Jingle Bell Adventure during the holiday break,
from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for ages 5-12. Parents must provide snack and lunch
but field trips, arts and crafts, games and other activities are included. Be
sure to call the Center to sign up for a space if interested. The cost is
$60.
Sun Valley is always in need of the time and talents of dedicated
volunteers. Check with center staff on current volunteer opportunities at
502-937-8802 or find other opportunities here.
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 Free family-friendly program offers behind-the-scenes look at archaeology process and findings, with hands-on experience
Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing will offer the opportunity to learn about the archaeology projects that have taken place at the historic property in southwest Louisville through a free new program that begins in January.
While visitors have long been able to join in archaeology digs at the site, “The Other Side of Archaeology” offers the chance to get an up-close look at the artifacts that have been found at Riverside, participate in the process of how archaeologists learn about the past from them, and see what has been learned.
The Other Side of Archaeology from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the following dates:
- January 2, 3, 8, 9, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31
- February 5, 6, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28
- March 5, 6.
with archaeology tours taking place at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on each day (weather permitting).
Participants will be able to wash, identify, and study artifacts, and take a behind-the-scenes tour. Led by a Kentucky Archaeological Survey archaeologist, the tours will take visitors to the locations of past and active archeological sites at Riverside, providing a perspective of life at the Farnsley-Moremen House and how archaeology has contributed to the identification and reconstruction of outbuildings on the property, like the detached kitchen, slave (later tenant) houses, smoke house, wash house, ice house and barn.
For more information, call 502/935-6809 or email info@riverside-landing.org.
 You
still have time to check out the YMCA for free!
Anyone shopping for a fitness center that will help them stick
to their New Year’s Resolution can come and try the YMCA of Greater Louisville
on Fridays during December. Visitors can sample our state-of-the-art exercise
equipment, top-notch basketball and racquetball courts, swimming pools and
hundreds of options for group exercise like Zumba and yoga...all in a
supportive community of health seekers! We have activities for the whole
family. Stop by December 19th or 26th to see for yourself.
Group class
schedules, branch hours and amenities offered at our 11 community-wide
facilities are available here. Visitors under 18 must be
accompanied by an adult. A photo ID is required. The Southwest YMCA is located
at 7800 Fordhaven Rd. with a satellite location at 6801 Dixie Hwy.
 Just out
of prison and taken in by his brother, Oshoosi Size is ready to start his life
anew. When his former cellmate appears at the garage where the brothers fix
cars, Oshoosi finds himself struggling with conflicting loyalties that could
dramatically impact his future. Pulsing with the rhythms of the Louisiana
Bayou, this lyrical tale of brotherly love explores the tension between fear
and desire on the elusive road to freedom.
Join Actors Theatre on
Thursday, January 15th at 7:30 p.m. for a production of the play followed by a
community conversation. Tickets are only $20 and are expected to sell very
quickly! Due to language and content, recommended for ages 17 and over. For more
information, click here. You can also reach the box office at
502-584-1205 for tickets and questions. We are very proud to support the work
of Actors Theatre!
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 Louisvilleky.gov recently got a makeover and it has made finding City Departments and Services much more simple and crisp.
District 25's own Website is continuing this make over and plans to add more services and information to keep District 25 residents up to date in our District and South Louisville. You can view some of these recent additions here:
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Visit Welcome to District 25 to learn more about the wonderful attractions District 25 has to offer.
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Visit South Louisville to learn more about attractions, events, and organizations around District 25 and throughout South Louisville
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Visit Councilman Yates at Work to follow David's work in our community and at Metro Council.
http://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council-district-25
- Train
for high-paying computer coding jobs
- Find
warehouse jobs today
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Train for a better job
in manufacturing -- free classes start in
January
If
you're tired of working dead-end jobs and want to start the new year with
training that will certify you for jobs in manufacturing, the Kentucky
Manufacturing Career Center at 160 Rochester Drive in South Louisville is
offering a one-month free training beginning Jan. 5 that leads to a
credential recognized by the region's leading manufacturing companies.
Such
companies as GE Appliance Park, Westport Group, Universal Woods, Paradise
Tomato Kitchen, Mondi and Misa Metals have expressed a preference for
candidates with the Manufacturing Skills Standards Council's
"Certified Production Technician" credential, which you earn by
taking this course.
Your first step is to attend
a required Orientation Session at the Center, 160 Rochester Drive. The next
Orientation Sessions are scheduled for:
- Tuesday,
December 23 at 2 p.m.
Call
502-276-9711 soon to pre-register for an Orientation. At the Orientation
you will learn more about the classes and the requirements for admission.
Act now to start the process-seats in the class are limited.
To
qualify for the course, you must be at least 18 years of age with a high
school diploma or GED. You must also pass the National Career
Readiness Certificate assessment at the Silver level and pass a drug
screen.
Call
now to register for an Orientation Sessions -- 502-276-9711, Ext. 4001. Act
now, as classes fill quickly!
Amazon has temp
positions in Shepherdsville
Amazon.com is seeking bright,
motivated, hardworking individuals to fill temporary positions at its
fast-paced fulfillment center in Shepherdsville, Ky. These warehouse jobs
pay up to $11 an hour with immediate medical benefits and more.
You must:
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Have a
stable work history
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Read and
write English fluently
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Be 18 years
of age or older
Click here to apply online,
then follow steps given to complete the interview process.
Free training for
computer coding -- classes start in January 2015
Are you interested in
learning cutting-edge skills and advancing your career? Code Louisville
offers free training to prepare people (18 years of age and older) for
computer software coding jobs. Click here to find out more
about this training. Act fast to be a part of the January 2015
class!
Upcoming events at
Kentucky Career Centers
Keep up-to-date on what's
happening by visiting the KentuckianaWorks website (www.kentuckianaworks.org) to find Hot Job
News and training opportunities, workshops, job fairs and orientations for
training posted on the new Events Calendar.
- Orientation
Sessions will be held each Wednesday in December at the Kentucky
Career Center, 600 W. Cedar St., in Louisville at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Learn about the center's services as well as ResCare Academy
programs.
- Orientation
Sessions are held at the Kentucky Manufacturing Career Center every
Tuesday in December at 2 p.m. to explain how you can qualify for
a free manufacturing training that will allow you to earn a
Certified Production Technician certificate that is recognized by
local employers.
- Orientation
Sessions will be held Dec. 5, Dec. 12 and Dec. 19 at the Kentucky
Career Center, 2900 W. Broadway (Nia Center), in Louisville at 10 a.m.
and 2 p.m. to introduce people to the center's services as well as
ResCare Academy programs.
- All
Kentucky Career Centers, including the Kentucky Manufacturing Career
Center, will be closed Dec. 25 and Dec. 26, 2014, and Jan. 1,
2015.
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