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The
2A State Football Championship DeSales Colts
Pictured last Thursday evening at the Metro Council Meeting where each
member of the team received a Spirit of Louisville Award from Council Members Vicki Aubrey-Welch, D-13; Dan Johnson, D-21; Marianne Butler, D-15; Rick
Blackwell, D-12 and David Yates, D-25.
 DeSales becomes just the fifth Louisville school to win
back-to-back football state titles and is the only one to win the 2A division.
These accolades are a testament to the hard work and determination of
these students, their coaches and the community that supports them.
Mason Lane Bridge
The February 20th groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for
the Mason Lane Bridge has been canceled due to the weather conditions. It will be rescheduled at a later date. Work
is scheduled to replace the structurally deficient single lane Mason Lane bridge
with a new two-lane structure. The span will be 21 feet long. The bridge is
about 500 feet southwest of the West Manslick Road intersection and is the only
direct access to West Manslick from Mason. The project cost is $319,800 and work
will take 6 to 8 weeks.
Mt. Holly Road
The improvements for adding sidewalks and making drainage
improvements on the south side of Mt. Holly Rd between Nola Drive and Fox Ave.
have been temporarily delayed due to the weather conditions.
The multiple daytime closures from
9:00 am til 3:00 pm of the south lane with the north lane remaining open all
day will resume when the weather improves.
“I ask everyone to be patient as we move forward with these exciting
construction projects,” says CW Vicki Aubrey-Welch.
 South Louisville Business Association Meeting
February 19
11:45 am til 1:00 pm.
Speaker Lt. Col. Kim Kraesig,
Louisville Metro Police Department Assistant Chief of Police. Antioch Church 7315 Southside Dr. Lunch $8
members $10 Non-members. Click to RSVP.
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 Okolona Business & Professional Association.
Thursday, February 26, 2015: 7:30am-9:00am.
Our Invited Speaker: Barry Denton, Executive Director of the Louisville Metro Police Department Foundation.
February's Breakfast Sponsor: KOSAIR CHARITIES. Hot Breakfast Catered by The Tumbleweed with GanoLife Coffee
Doors Open at 7 AM for Serious Networkers and Coffee!
Okolona Firehouse #1 – Community Room Upstairs – 8501
Preston Highway (40219)
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 Track Progress of Snow Removal
throughout the Winter with Online Map
The
Louisville Metro Snow Team is made up nearly 300 employees from four
agencies. The Snow Team uses 160 pieces of equipment to clear 1,362 miles of
road in Louisville. The total two-lane miles covered by crews on designated
snow routes equals 2,721.
Louisville's snow routes focus on major roads, school and TARC
bus routes, arteries to local employers and hospital and emergency routes.
We know the crews are
working hard to keep the roadways safe for everyone. Please click here to view a map of the snow
removal progress.
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 Protect
your Home in the Upcoming Record Cold
As the
temperatures drop over the next few days, please remember to let a small flow
of water run from faucets which have any tendency to freeze. Running cold
water through the pipe - even at a trickle – helps prevent freezing and major
damage and expense.
As the temperature drops, now is also the ideal time to find,
and tag, your water shut-off valve. A video at this link shows you how: http://www.louisvillewater.com/newsroom/where-your-water-shut-valve.
Your water shut-off valve controls the water coming into your home, allowing
you to turn it off in the event of a leak or water line break. During the
extreme cold weather in 2014, Louisville Water Company received hundreds of
calls from customers after their private water lines had burst.
Leaving a small drip of water and locating your water shut off valve can help
avoid those problems over the next few days.
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Winter Driving Tips
Here are a few simple steps to help keep you on the road and less
stressed:
- Avoid travel unless necessary when winter weather is in
your area.
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Slow down.
- Always wear your seat belt.
- Leave early – allow more travel time; expect delays.
- Increase distance between vehicles – it takes 4-10
times longer to stop on snow covered or icy roadways. For every 10mph
you're traveling, you should give yourself 4 car lengths of space.
- If you feel your tires start to slip, do not panic and
slam on the brakes -- this removes traction from your tires and takes away
the ability to control your vehicle. If braking is required and your
vehicle comes with an anti-lock brake system, brake with steady, even pressure.
If your car doesn't have ABS, you should pump the brakes by quickly
braking again and again.
- If you are approaching a snow-covered corner, you
should begin a steady braking as you approach the turn. Once in the
corner, ease off the brakes and use the car's remaining traction to steer
through the turn.
- Don't stop if you can avoid it. If you have enough
space to keep rolling until a traffic light changes, do so.
- Turn on your vehicle’s headlamps. Remove any dirt, mud
or snow.
- Use caution on bridges and overpasses as they are
susceptible to freezing before roadways.
- Avoid using cruise control – cruise can cause the
vehicle’s wheels to continue turning on a slippery surface when speed
needs to be decreased.
- Ensure your vehicle has a full tank of gas in the event
you are stranded for an extended period of time.
- Charge your cellular phone prior to departure.
- Take a blanket.
Notify a family member or a friend of your
travel plans prior to departure – if your travel is interrupted, someone will
know.
Orange Flag Alert
With the Louisville area experiencing temperatures in the single
digits, the Kentucky Humane Society has launched its second Orange Flag alert
of the year. During Orange Flag alerts, KHS reminds pet owners to bring
their pets indoors.
“No dog should be outside in these extreme weather conditions,”
says Justine Saudan, KHS Strategic Initiatives Director. “Dogs need to be
brought inside, as the plunging temperatures and wind chill can be deadly.”
For dog owners who are
unable to bring their pets inside, the KHS Fern Creek Pet Resort is offering
free room and board through February 20th. Check out is by 10:00 a.m. Friday
morning. Space is limited and owners need to call to reserve their pets’
stay at 502-499-1910.
 Little Loomhouse Closed until Feb. 24th Due to Weather
Even a little snow can be treacherous on our
little slice of Kenwood Hill. For the safely and comfort of our guests and
staff, the Little Loomhouse will be closed for the rest of the week. We will
reopen next week during regular business hours, Feb. 24 Tuesday - Saturday,
10am-3:30pm.
The 2/21/2015 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Inkle Weaving Workshop with Debbie Striegel will be rescheduled.
Keep warm and safe during this wintry weather!
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 Tax Aide Available
AARP Tax Aide at Available at Iroquois Library 601
W. Woodlawn beginning in February:
- Feb: Tuesdays and Fridays 10-2
- March: Fridays only 10-2
- April: Tuesdays and Fridays
10-2
VITA
at Sun Valley Community Center
Hours of operation at the
Sun Valley Community Center 6505 Bethany Lane are:
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Tuesdays & Thursdays - 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
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Wednesdays - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Fridays (Jan. & Feb. Only)- 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Saturdays- 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
VITA
at Americana Community Center - Come to the front
office to set up an appointment for tax assistance. 4801 Southside Drive
Hours: Beginning February 6th until April 11th
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every Saturday from 9am – 3pm
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every Friday from 5pm –
8pm
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The Other Side of Archaeology at Farnsley-Moremen Riverside Landing
 The Other Side of Archaeology at Farnsley-Moremen Riverside
Landing offered from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following dates, with
archaeology tours taking place at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on each day For more
information, call 935-6809 or email info@riverside-landing.org.
Remaining dates in February are: 20, 21, 27, 28
Be sure to call in advance if the weather is questionable.
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