9th Metro Council District No. 9 eNews September 5, 2013
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14th Annual Back to School Block Party TOMORROW! Please join us for the 14th Annual Back to School Block Party at the Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Cent er, 201 Reservoir Park tomorrow, Friday, September 6th from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Enjoy FREE pizza, swimming, door prizes and make a child ID with LMPD! If you have any questions ple ase contact our office at 574-1109. To see the flyer and list of sponsors please click here.
New this year, the Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center will be hosting a FREE movie on the lawn starting at 9:00 p.m. Please bring something to sit on and plan to stay late for an animated film. Metro Corrections Rolls Out New Format for Jail Information Article on WHAS 11 by Michelle Arnold Posted on September 3, 2013 at 5:37 PM LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WHAS11) -- “This has been a long time coming in Louisville. Sorry it's taken so long but we have it now,” Louisville Metro Department of Corrections Directory Mark Bolton said. Technologically Louisville Metro Corrections has been behind but starting today- XJail is live. Internet users can get answers faster. Just a few clicks and mug shots and bond amounts are available. “If you know an inmate’s number, last name, first name, middle name, or age all these fields are searchable,” said LMDC Data Systems Analyst Wesley Stover. Once you find who you're looking for, you can access their record, see their booking number, their next court date, and why they're in jail. To read the entire article click here.
Reminder from Solid Waste Management Services (SWMS) Just a friendly reminder from SWMS that all household garbage and recycling carts must be set out by 6:00 a.m. on the collection day, and may be set out no earlier than 4:00 p.m. the day before collection. All carts must be removed from the street or alley no later than 4:00 p.m. the day after collection per Metro Ordinance 51.405. Violations shall be liable for a civil penalty of not less than $50 per day or per occurrence. Notice of Planning & Design Public Meetings Information provided by Louisville Metro Planning and Design Services, 444 S. 5th Street – Suite 300, Louisville, KY 40202-4313, (502)574-6230
Case No. 19299 You are invited to attend a review of a proposal for a change in zoning from m-2 (manufacturing) to CM (commercial/manufacturing). Subject Property: 2306 and 2320 Frankfort Avenue (D&W Silks, Inc.) 1 | P a g e Case Manager: Julia Williams ([email protected]) Meeting Type: Land Development and Transportation Committee Date: Thursday, September 12, 2013 Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until all cases are heard Location: 514 W. Liberty Street 40202
For detailed case information please visit http://www.louisvilleky.gov/PlanningDesign/. Click on “Case Information – eCustomer Services” link. Then under the “Planning and Design” tab click on “By Project No”. Enter the project no and click “search”. If you have any questions please contact Planning & Design at 574-6230.
The Clifton Center Needs Volunteers The Clifton Center has a great season of events ahead and they need your help! To register to volunteer, click here. The start of their 2013-2014 season is just around the corner and, as usual, they need your help to make it a big success! They have 19 concerts already planned, and the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers kicks off this weekend with the first of six films. Their primary needs right now are for Box Office volunteers, Ushers, and Beverage Servers. Shifts are between 2 and 4 hours long and you'll have plenty of opportunities to get into the shows to see some great music and film. Please sign up to volunteer on the new online volunteer registration system. To register to volunteer, click here. To register, just click the appropriate button. After entering the information they request, you'll receive an email allowing you to activate your account. Then you'll be able to register for all of the volunteer opportunities listed. If you have any questions please call 896-8480. TARC Hosting Title VI Public Meetings Next Week TARC is seeking public comments through Tues., Sept. 17 on a draft Title VI program update for fair and equitable transportation services and amenities. It is also hosting two public meetings next week on the program update, on Tuesday, Sept. 10 from Noon – 5:00 p.m. at TARC Headquarters at Union Station, 1000 W Broadway, and Wednesday, Sept. 11 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the Nia Center in West Louisville, 2900 W Broadway. For more information, please see below. The draft Title VI program update can be found here and on TARC’s web site at www.ridetarc.org. Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin in programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance. Title VI policies are designed to ensure potential impacts of major service changes or fare increase are distributed fairly and Comments will be considered as part of a review by the TARC Board of Directors and adoption of a final plan.
Additional Comment Opportunities Email: [email protected] Phone: 502-561-5112 TTY: 502-213-3240 Twitter: www.twitter.com/ridetarc Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ridetarc Mail: Attention: Janene Grantz, TARC, Union Station, 1000 W. Broadway, Louisville, KY 40203 SeniorCare Experts Food Drive SeniorCare Experts is collecting food and donations towards their Meals Program to feed hungry seniors. They will be collecting through September 13th. They are accepting all non-perishable, sealed, unexpired food products that are not frozen or refrigerated. Examples: Dairy: Milk - dried, evaporated, boxed; Protein: Beef stew, nuts, peanut butter, beans & peas, chili, tuna fish,
2 | P a g e chicken or salmon - canned, canned ham, boxed meals; Fruit: Raisins and other dried fruit, applesauce, canned fruit in its own juice, fruit juice; Vegetables: Tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, spaghetti sauce, canned vegetables, veg juices; Grains; Crackers, oatmeal, whole grain rice, pastas, cereals –low sugar like Cheerios, Raisin Bran; Sweets that are individually wrapped. Items may be dropped off between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday at 145 Thierman Lane, 40207. If you have questions please call Sandy Hamilton at 896-2316 or email [email protected]. Pace Car Program Available in the 9th District! The Pace Car Program is a citizen-based traffic calming initiative that encourages residents to take responsibility for their own driving while setting the "pace" for safer streets and neighborhoods. Residents will be able to sign an official pace car registration form and pledge the following: “Drive the speed limit on city streets, especially in residential areas, setting the pace for vehicles behind me; stop completely at STOP signs and don’t run red lights; be courteous to all bicyclists; pedestrians and other motorists; give myself enough travel time so that I am not sacrificing safety or courtesy; devote my full attention to driving by avoiding distractions, i.e.: cell phones; not be pressured by the impatience of other drivers to exceed the speed limit; keep my sense of humor, life’s too short to let driving stress my out!; and display the Metro Pace Car Program decals or bumper stickers.”
By signing this pledge you will receive an official pace car bumper sticker or car window sticker to display on your vehicle. The sticker will alert other drivers that they are taking part in the citizen- based effort to address the problems of traffic speed and safety.
To sign up for this program please click here to download the Official Pledge Form. Read, sign and date the form and return it to our office. Please indicate if you would prefer a bumper or window sticker for the program.
Reagan and Madison Roy, Authors and Hosts on WLOU Brother and sister, Reagan and Madison Roy, are the authors of the books, Flower: A Girl with Leukemia, a book written to raise money for the Leukemia & lymphomas society of Kentucky and Southern Indiana, and Petethra’s Secret a book written to raise money for Faces of Our Children, a sickle Cell organization. They will host a book signing on September 13, 2013, at the Class Act Federal Credit Union on 3620 Fern Valley Road from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. All proceeds are donated to their charities.
In 2012, Reagan 15, a sophomore at Manual High School and Madison 11, a six grader at the St. Raphael the Archangel School, received a Bronze plaque from the Leukemia & lymphomas Society for their community support. Reagan and Madison are no stranger to volunteerism, Reagan is the Host of the WLOU 1350’s New Joyful Praize Broadcast. Madison is the Co-host. Their broadcast is aired every Saturday from 2:30-3:00P.M. They are the founders of the WLOU Student Leadership Broadcast, a program they designed to give other students an opportunity to inform the public of the things they are doing to make a difference in their community. In May 2013, at the age of 10 years old, Madison was selected as the Prudential Spirit of Community Award of the Middle Level State Honoree for Kentucky. Madison was one of the youngest State Honorees. She traveled to Washington D.C. representing Kentucky.
Over 500 copies of the books have been sold and more than $10,000 has been donated to charities. The books (both listed below) are available for purchase online at amazon.com and xlibris.com
3 | P a g e Petethra's Secret, published in 2012 was inspired by Madison’s & Reagan Roy's work with "Faces of Our Children, a non-profit organization that raises money for the fight against sickle cell anemia. Petethra's Secret deals with a child's internal struggle of being different and wanting to keep her sickle cell disease a secret, especially when she has to move and relocate to a new school and make new friends, all the while, keeping her secret that she has sickle cell anemia! Petethra struggles with the same questions most children have when they see themselves as being different. "What will people think of me?" "Will they like me?" "What if they shun me!" "How will I make friends?" Buy this book and support Faces of Our Children. Read how Petethra, a nine-year old resolves the internal conflict of being different.
Flower: A Girl with Leukemia. As its title indicates, this book is about a child suffering with leukemia. This book was written to raise money for the Kentucky/Southern Indiana Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. The book is an easy one for children to read. It is a realistic fiction. Through fanciful imagination, the book exudes an atmosphere of love, strength, and hope by speaking through imaginary characters to teach children about leukemia, one of the most dreaded life- altering diseases that afflict children. This is a great book that parents and grandparents can give to children to enhance their own humanity and to instill the "human touch.
N inth District Events! Below are some Ninth District calendar events! To view a full listing of events please visit the Ninth District Blog at http://district9news.wordpress.com/. If you would like to submit events to be considered for the blog calendar please email Kyle Ethridge or call 574-1109.
Thursday, September 5: Mayor Greg Fischer invites you to a free monthly series showcasing local musicians, artists and performers. The Mayor’s Music and Art Series is the first Thursday of the month in the Mayor’s Gallery, 4th floor of Metro Hall, 527 W. Jefferson St. The next show features The Bibelhauser Brothers. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. with music at 12:10 p.m. Brown- bag lunches will be permitted, but due to the historic nature of the Mayor’s Gallery, no outside drinks will be allowed. Louisville Water will provide Louisville Pure Tap at the performances. More information about the series is available at www.louisvilleky.gov/mayor/musicseries.
Friday, September 6: 14th Annual Back to School Block Party at the Mary T. Meagher, Reservoir Avenue from 6:00 – 9:00 pm. Enjoy FREE swimming, FREE pizza, FREE entertainment, door prizes and much more! For more information call 574-1109. Friday, September 6: Louisville Visual Arts Association (LVAA) will host an exhibit reception, By the Numbers, from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at 131 W Main Street. For more information visit louisvillevisualart.org or artebelladaily.org.
Saturday, September 7: Bingham Park volunteer opportunity from 10:00 a.m. – Noon. Bingham Park is located on Coral Avenue off Frankfort Avenue. Cleanups are scheduled the 1st Saturday of every month except May & July. Please note these dates are subject to cancellation due to weather. For additional information visit their Facebook page ‘Bingham Park’ or email Tabi Brown at [email protected].
Saturday, September 7: Sailing for a Cure Foundation is teaming up with Gilda’s Club Louisville for the 14th annual Louisville Fleur De Lis Regatta – and it’s going to be better than ever! Join the fun at Louisville’s Waterfront Park as you watch 30+ sailboats race the Ohio River for the trophy!. Listen to live bands, enjoy arts and crafts, a drumming circle and delicious food from local food trucks. Bring your family and friends – the public is welcome! Click here to see the full schedule. Event is scheduled from Noon – 4:00 p.m. and is FREE and open to the public.
4 | P a g e Saturday, September 7: Home of the Innocents Big Ol’ Backyard BBQ, 1100 E Market Street from 4:30 – 8:30 p.m. featuring Chef Laurent Geroli of the Brown Hotel, John Cliff of JBS and other local chefs. Enjoy lip smackin’ delicious foods, wild activity zone, bounce town, family face- off game area, hoedown square hayride, cool of ftent and live tunes from The Remedy. Adult tickets are $50. Buy tickets online at the www.homeoftheinnocents.org/bbq or call 596-1025.
Saturday, September 7 – Sunday, September 8: 5th Annual Mellwood September Art Fair at Mellwood Arts Center from 10:00 am – 6:00 pm. For more information visit www.mellwoodartcenter.com.
Sunday, September 8: The Clifton Center, 2117 Payne Street, hosts a film screening as part of the Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers. The tour consists of a series of 6 films by independent filmmakers, and each film will tour throughout the southeast, accompanied by the filmmaker. The Clifton Center has been chosen as one of the host venues. The first film, a documentary called “Fall and Winter” by Matt Anderson, has an environmental theme at 7:00 p.m. The film screening is FREE and the filmmaker will be present. For more information about the film, you can visit the film’s website at http://www.fallwintermovie.com/ 9 th District LINKS www.district9news.wordpress.com http://www.louisvilleky.gov/MetroCouncil/Members/09/ www.mygreentriangle.com/ www.facebook.com/MyGreenTriangle 9 th Office Staff Tina Ward-Pugh, 9th District Councilwoman 601 W Jefferson Street, Louisville, KY 40202 Phone: 502.574.1109 Fax: 502.574.7844 [email protected]
Kyle Ethridge, Legislative Assistant Phone: 502.574.3908 Fax: 502.574.7844 [email protected]
Katie Holmes, Special Projects Coordinator Phone: 502.574-1109 [email protected]
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