Leaders Discuss Critical Issues at District 11 Neighborhood Leader Roundtable
On February 2, Councilman Kramer hosted the third annual "District 11 Neighborhood Leader Roundtable." The event featured three guest speakers including Mike Heitz (Metro Parks Director), Cathy Hinko (Executive Director of the Metropolitan Housing Coalition), and Janet Jernigan (Executive Director of Just Solutions Mediation Services.)
Area leaders also spent time discussing issues facing District 11 including: criminal activity in the Furman Boulevard area, housing, parks, graffiti, drainage and parking.
Thank you to the Buechel Fire Protection District for hosting the event, to all of our guest speakers, and to all of our participating neighborhood leaders.
Sign Up to Receive Area Crime Reports
In response to recent criminal activity in the area, the District 11 office will send out periodic crime reports from the 5th and 6th Divisions of the Louisville Metro Police Department. If you would like to receive these via email, please call the office at 574-1111 or email us at graham.honaker@louisvilleky.gov
Please call the Louisville Metro Police Department at 574-2111 to report any suspicious/criminal activity that you witness. You may also call the anonymous tip line at 574-LMPD. You can monitor crime in and around your neighborhood by using the MetroWatch computer program found at this link: MetroWatch
Storm Debris Update
The Louisville Metro Public Works Department has collected more than 198 tons of tree debris from last week’s thunderstorms. The debris will be composted.
Residents may continue to drop off storm debris at the Waste Reduction Center at no charge on Tuesday and Wednesday. Businesses and private cleanup companies are not eligible for free drop off. Acceptable storm debris includes tree branches and stumps, siding and shingles.
The Waste Reduction Center is open Tuesdays through Fridays 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and is located at 636 Meriwether Ave.
Welcome Back Chief Yuodis
The District 11 office offers a warm welcome back to Chief Jonathan Yuodis of the Buechel Fire Protection District. We are glad you are feeling better and appreciate all of your service to the community!
Third Youth Opportunity Showcase will be held on Saturday, February 9
Employers to offer 1,000 jobs for teens, young adults
The third annual Youth Opportunity Showcase, which gives teens a chance to apply for jobs, as well as learn about volunteer and recreation opportunities, will be held on Saturday, February 9. This event will be held at the Muhammad Ali Center, 144 N. 6th St. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Participants and their parents or guardians may tour the Ali Center for free.
Young adults ages 16 to 21 can apply for hundreds of jobs with employers including Kentucky Kingdom, Kroger stores, Home Depot, Louisville Metro Government, Marriott Hotels and Norton Healthcare.
Some of the jobs are for the summer, but most of the jobs are for year-round work available for youth. Computer stations will be available for youth to apply for jobs. Career and college preparation resources will be available.
Young adults and teenagers interested in applying for jobs should dress for an interview, bring identification and have several copies of their resume. Parents of middle school students can pick up information about summer camps, and young teens can sign up to volunteer at the Louisville Science Center.
“Youth in this community have a great chance to build their resumes by working for some of the premier employers in Louisville,” said Michael Gritton, executive director of KentuckianaWorks. “These jobs are also great opportunities to learn on-the-job skills and focus on a possible future career.”
The Youth Opportunity Showcase is being coordinated by the Louisville Metro Office of Youth Development. It is sponsored in part by Kentuckiana Works, the Kentucky Office of Employment and Training and the Muhammad Ali Center. For more information about the Youth Opportunity Showcase contact MetroCall at 311 or visit www.louisvilleky.gov.
Kramer Named to Metro Council Committees for 2008 Year
Councilman Kramer has been assigned to the following Metro Council committees for the 2008 year:
- Accountability/Audit Committee (meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month at 3:30 pm)
- Budget Committee (meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 4 pm)
- Appropriations Committee (meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 5 pm)
- Committee on Committees (meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 4 pm)
LMPD International Citizens Police Academy now taking Applications for Spring 2008 class
February 12 to April 30, 2008
7:00 – 9:30 p.m.
This Spring, the Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) will offer the 3rd annual International Citizens Police Academy.
The purpose of the Citizens Academy is to educate the public about the police services delivered by the Louisville Metro Police Department, in order to foster understanding and community support for the department. The Louisville Metro Police Department has prepared a comprehensive training program to provide Citizens Police Academy participants with an overview of the various divisions, units, and functions of the police department.
Why should International Leaders Attend
If we want our neighborhoods to be safe, we need to become active partners with the Louisville Metro Police. We can be an asset to the Police only when we are educated and informed. This program will allow international leaders to gain the necessary information to become true, effective partners to help the LMPD keep our neighborhoods safe.
Dates/Times
February 12 to April 30
Every Wednesday evening
7:00 pm – 9:30pm
Location
The Citizens Police Academy rotates the class location for each session so attendees will be familiar with LMPD facilities throughout the Louisville Metro area. Once accepted into the class, you will receive a class schedule with all locations noted.
For questions or more information, please contact:
Officer Minerva Virola
Community Relations
709 Fairdale Road
Louisville, KY 40118
502- 367-7238
502- 432-2263
361-1336 FAX
Email: Minerva.Virola@lmpd.loukymetro.org
The Sons of Issachar Afterschool Academy to Host “Fathers, It’s Time to Heal” on February 22
The Sons of Issachar Afterschool Academy will host its first annual fundraiser on
Friday, February 22, at 6 pm at Louisville Slugger Field. The gathering in support of fathers and children will call on 1,000 people from all across Louisville to stand in support of the importance of Fatherhood and mentoring.
A panel of guest presenters in Louisville will call for expanding afterschool opportunities like Sons of Issachar so that every young male who needs a mentor has access to one, and discuss the harm that results from fathers and men not fulfilling their role as mentors.
WHAT: Sons of Issachar Afterschool Academy “Fathers, It’s Time to Heal” Celebration & Fundraiser
WHEN: 6 pm, February 22, 2008
WHERE: Louisville Slugger Field Hall of Fame 401 East Main Street 40202
WHO: The community at-large, local business leaders, parents and supporters of Sons of Issachar
The Sons of Issachar Afterschool Academy is an academic centered program that targets males 8-14 years of age, who are considered at-risk for: low academic achievement, poor school attendance, high drop-out rate, exposure and involvement in substance abuse and gangs.
For more information on this program, contact Robert Holmes with the Canaan Community Development Corporation at 776-6369
NatureScape Grants AvailableBrightside strives to find ways for all Louisville residents to become engaged in keeping our community clean, green and beautiful. NatureScape Grants are designed to help neighborhood groups and other non-profits keep the public spaces of the community looking its best by connecting your group with the needed resources to create the beautification project of your choosing.
NatureScape Grant Applications are now available at www.brightsideinc.org. Submission deadline is April 2, 2008.
Tips: Brightside is particularly interested in landscape projects that green-up our community. This might include planting trees in your neighborhood or creating a welcoming landscape for your subdivision entrance. NatureScape grants can also be used to fund cleanup projects for your area. Click here for additional details.
Brightside Community Wide Cleanup is March 29
As part of the ongoing community-wide anti-litter initiative we are asking you to give Louisville an assist! Join us for Brightside’s next Community-Wide Cleanup (CWC) on Saturday, March 29. Take an active role in keeping our hometown clean. Register online or download a CWC form, visit our calendar of events www.brightsideinc.org or call MetroCall 311 or 574.5000.
This spring cleanup is held in conjunction with the Commonwealth of Kentucky’s Cleanup Week March 23-29. Students in K-12 are asked to participate in the 2008 art contest; we want to focus on waste reduction–cutting down on the amount of trash that goes in the garbage and on to the landfill. Visit www.waste.ky.gov for details.
Organize your group to participate and help keep our hometown clean. Brightside will supply free bags, gloves and t-shirts for volunteers.
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Upcoming Events
February 23
Join us for the Crystal Heart GalaPresented by University of Louisville
February 23, 2008
Marriott Louisville Downtown
280 West Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
6:00pm - Midnight Formal Attire
The Crystal Heart Gala, presented by the University of Louisville, celebrates its 16th year in 2008. The gala benefits the American Heart Association, which fights heart disease and stroke by funding advocacy, public and professional education, and research—including more than $2.8 million in active awards at U of L. While the purpose is serious, the event is upbeat and enjoyable. The dinner is fine, the dancing is lively, and the silent and live auctions are exciting, with valuable—and, often, invaluable—items up for bid.
For more information and to preview auction packages, visit www.louisvilleheartgala.com or call 502-371-6012.
March 20
Four Seasons Neighborhood Association Meeting
Meeting will be held at Hunsinger Lane Baptist Church, 3400 Summerfield Drive @ 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. We would like you to come and meet FSNA's new Chair Person, Laura Smith, the other officers and the At Large persons for your area. It’s going to be a great year for FSNA!
Committee Meetings
Councilman Kramer is a member of the Budget Committee, Accountability/Audit Committee, Appropriations Committee, and Committee on Committees. In addition, Kramer serves as the Chairman for the Metro Council Minority Caucus. Committees meet the first and third weeks of the month and are broadcast live on Metro TV (cable channel 25.) Councilman Kramer is also a member of the National League of Cities Information, Technology, and Communications Steering Committee and the Kentucky League of Cities Legislative Committee.
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