 "In response to some confusion over whether and
when certain areas of the city were salted and or plowed, Metro Technology has prepared a very
short video that explains how to get the most out of our online Snow Status
Map.
The map offers a real time history of only completed activities for each snow route for the
current weather event. If crews that are sent out are still working on salting/plowing the snow the map will not update until the entire route is completed. The entire route, not each individual street will be updated when completed.
A route where plowing or salting is only 90 percent
complete will Not be color coded for that activity until the remaining the entire route is Complete. The link below will take you to the video
showing how to use the map most effectively." - Mr. Harold Adams
Our almost 300 Men and Women on the Snow Team have worked diligently in shifts since Sunday night combating the largest single snow fall since the late 90's. 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.
How to effectively use the Snow Route Map
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 Kroger plans to open its biggest store in Louisville in the former Kmart building at 4915 Dixie Highway, Kroger spokesman Tim McGurk said.
Pending government approvals, the store would be Kroger's first “marketplace” location in Louisville – a megastore that sells general merchandise like clothing, kitchen goods and housewares, McGurk said.
“It's a whole another level of non-food type products,” he said.
Kroger “marketplace” stores are about 125,000 square feet – whereas a typical new Kroger is only 80,000 to 90,000 square feet, McGurk said. The nearest Kroger marketplace is in Shelbyville, and there are two in Lexington, he said.
Read the full story at WDRB: http://www.wdrb.com/story/28138018/kroger-plans-big-marketplace-store-in-old-kmart-on-dixie-highway
Councilman Yates and Southwest Louisville residents take pride in their Neighborhoods and community!
 The cold of the winter months keep a lot of us inside and keep us from picking up trash and litter that occasionally fall from our or our neighbor's trash cans. Sometimes the litter comes from careless drivers that do not value or take pride in our environment. Whatever the reason, litter and trash is a problem; it is aesthetically unappealing, it is a danger to wildlife and toxic to our vegetation. We all must pitch in to help keep our community a clean and healthy place live and work.
Every Spring and Fall Brightside hosts a clean-up weekend throughout Louisville Metro. Councilman Yates and the Southwest Metro Councilmembers host different locations to pick up the trash as they help you clean up our community. As Spring rolls around we will be seeking volunteers wishing to join us in our efforts to help clean District 25. If you or your organization is interested in helping clean up our community please contact Brian.Boles@louisvilleky.gov and he will be sure to keep you informed on dates and ways you can help make a difference.
Click Here to learn more about how you can get free supplies to help clean up your neighborhood!
If you see trash near your home, neighborhood or school make a conscious effort to help everyone in our area by throwing it away!
Thank you to all of those whom already have taken these words to heart!
 March is National Colon Cancer Awareness Month, and March
6 is Dress in Blue Day. Join the statewide campaign to raise awareness about
the importance of colon cancer screenings, wear blue, and encourage those
around you to get screened!
Here are 5 steps you can take to fight colon cancer
in March:
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Raise
awareness! Wear blue on March 6 and tell people why. Share information about
prevention from ColonCancerPreventionProject.org.
Hang awareness
signs in your office’s bathrooms stalls. And end the day
at the Bottoms
Up Bash at the Mellwood Arts Center
- Talk
with your family about any family history of polyps or colon cancer.
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Talk
with your doctor about the right time for you to be screened, and the test
that’s right for you. Colon cancer can be prevented with screenings. All
Kentuckians age 50 and older should get regular colon cancer checks. People with a personal
or family history of colon cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, or who are
experiencing symptoms are considered “high risk” should talk with their
doctors about having earlier or more frequent tests.
- If it’s time for you to
get screened – schedule the screening! Make March the month you check it off
your list.
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Volunteer for the cause.
Contact the Colon Cancer Prevention Project at (502) 290-0288 or info@c2p2ky.org to learn about
volunteer opportunities in our area.
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 Have you ever wondered about the crime in your neighborhood? What about the crime in our city? You've probably seen the Chief of Police on television, but have you ever got to ask him questions about the police department? Well here is your chance young professionals! Come out and meet Chief Conrad and his staff. Learn about the crime in your area and how you can better protect yourself and your family while making Louisville a safer place to live, work, play and visit. Make sure to register to attend!
WHEN: February 25th, 6pm-7:30pm
WHERE: Workshop, The Creative Workplace, 1205 E. Washington Street Suite 101, Louisville KY, 40206
Register Now
Registration Deadline : 02/24/2015
 AARP Tax Assistance is currently being offered at both the Southwest Government Center and Iroquois Library.
Location 1:
- WHERE: Southwest Government Center, 7219 Dixie Hwy 40258
- WHEN: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 9:00am - 1:00pm, Until April 9th, 2015
Location 2:
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WHERE: Iroquois Branch Library, 601 W Woodlawn 40215
- WHEN: Tuesdays & Fridays, 10:00am - 2:00pm - CLOSED on Tuesdays in March.
AARP Tax Site closings due to weather generally follow the school closing schedule for county schools. Call 502-394-3443 to confirm closings.
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 Volunteers offer free service to help low income families with their tax returns
The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is once again ready to help those who qualify to get the most from their income tax refunds during this tax season at the Sun Valley Community Center.
VITA is a program of the Louisville Asset Building Coalition. It is a free tax preparation program for low income families making less than $53,000 per year, or who are eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit.
WHEN:
- Tuesdays & Thursdays - 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
- Wednesdays - 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Fridays (January & February Only)- 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Saturdays- 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
WHERE: Sun Valley Community Center, 6505 Bethany Lane.
To find a VITA location near you go online to: http://www.labcservices.org/index.php/free-tax-assistance/find-tax-preparation-sites.
 An
established and trusted business review organization is joining forces with a
new and innovative home network to offer consumers the most comprehensive
information available on home improvement and maintenance professionals. Better Business Bureau and Porch.com announced today that homeowners can
now find BBB information, including ratings and accreditation status, for
millions of professionals right in their Porch search results.
Porch
will display BBB information on home construction, maintenance and repair
companies, and the information is updated and refreshed daily. Consumers who
wish to see more detail can click through to read the entire BBB Business
Review.
Porch is
the first website and mobile app in the home services space to offer nationwide
integration of BBB ratings and accreditation status.
See Porch.com here.
 New Directions Housing is now accepting application for Repair
Affair 2015 until April 30, 2015. Repair Affair is completely
volunteer-drive. All repair work is performed by volunteers. Repair Affair is
not a decorating, remodeling, or an emergency repair program. Repair Affair is
for small repairs that improve the safety, security, and weather efficiency of
the home. We do not guarantee assistance to everyone who applies. There is no
cost to apply, but there are several eligibility requirements for Repair Affair:
To qualify you must:
- Be
60 years of age or older or certified disabled;
- Own
and reside in a single-family home;
- Qualify
as low income
If you know of anyone who
would like to apply, please have them call Jacie Morgan at (502) 719-7153.
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