April 24 Forum will focus on District 11 History

On Tuesday, April 24, Councilman Kramer will sponsor a forum to discuss history in District 11. This forum will be a followup to the recent "Eleven Historic Homes in District 11" television program. The District 11 Office received many phone calls about this show and this forum will elaborate on the area's rich history. Panelists for the forum will include owners of these historic homes and several local historians from the Buechel, Hikes Point, and Jeffersontown areas. Councilman Kramer will moderate the discussion as panelists will elaborate on the historical significance of the area and address questions from the audience.

DVD copies of the television program and an assortment of books on Louisville history will be available for sale. Refreshments will be served and this program is free to the public.

District 11 Historical Forum
Tuesday, April 24
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
St. Michael Orthodox Church Parish Hall
3701 St. Michael Church Drive (right at Furman Blvd.-Hikes Lane intersection)

For more information, please contact the District 11 Office at 574-1111.

Seniors Complete Computer Literacy Classes



Twenty-one enthusiastic senior citizens recently participated in a computer literacy class sponsored by the Canaan Community Development Corporation and the District 11 office. This four week class included instruction in basic computer terminology, internet usage, email, and online banking. Congratulations to these hard working seniors on their completion of this course! Special thanks to the Canaan Community Development Corporation for allowing the use of their computer lab for this course.

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Spring Junk Drop-Off and Recycling Day



April 15, 2007

Items accepted: Appliances, household junk and other large items not accepted by the waste haulers.

Items NOT accepted: Yard waste (grass, limbs, leaves, etc.), hazardous liquids, paints, tires, and commercial trash.

*Metal items including appliances should be kept separated; we recycle all of those items.

Materials such as paint, etc. that are not accepted at the drop-off can be taken to Metro's Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center - HazBin. HazBin is located at 7501 Grade Lane. On Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9-3 the HazBin is open to Metro Louisville residents where they may take household hazardous waste for free. This includes batteries, oil based paint, pesticides, old gasoline, etc.

Cardiac-arrest patients in Louisville will have a better chance of survival thanks to the skilled use of a small plastic tube and a tiny balloon. Louisville Metro EMS has trained its emergency medical technicians and paramedics in the use of the King Airway, a new medical device used to re-establish breathing when time is critical.

Using the new device, Louisville Metro EMS will have more than 2½ times the previous number of first responders in the field with the skills and capability to re-establish breathing in cardiac-arrest situations.

Louisville Metro EMS has trained its full complement of EMTs and paramedics in the use of the new airway device and has incorporated the procedure into the training for all new hires. EMTs will use the device to more effectively ventilate patients who are in cardiac arrest and not breathing. Paramedics may also use it as a secondary “rescue” device for other complicated respiratory failure when conditions make it difficult to perform the more highly technical intubation procedure.

EMS officials have coordinated with all area hospitals so that emergency-room physicians are prepared to receive patients with the device. EMS chief executive Neal Richmond said other EMS services in the region are working with Louisville to learn how best to introduce use of the new airway device.

Klondike Acres Explores Neighborhood Association

If you live in the Klondike Acres neighborhood and have an interest in starting a neighborhood association, please contact the District 11 office. Neighborhood associations are voluntary organizations that give neighborhoods a stronger voice and may help in addressing issues and concerns.

Several residents have expressed interest in starting an association in Klondike Acres and we are gauging additional interest. You can reach the District 11 office by calling 574-1111.

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Lawnmower Rebate Helps Make the Air Cleaner, Yards Greener
Get $100 to switch from gas-powered lawn equipment

Louisville residents can make the air cleaner and their yards “greener” with the Lawn Care Rebate Program offered by the Kentuckiana Air Education program (KAIRE).

The program offers Louisville residents up to $100 for trading in a gasoline-powered mower toward the cost of an electric, battery or reel (manual) mower.

Rebates are available for other lawn maintenance equipment including electric string trimmers, leaf blowers, and replacement batteries. Instant rebates are available at local participating retail outlets, which are listed on the District’s website.

Equipment may be purchased and Standard Rebates (without gasoline-powered trade-in) requested any time of year, but the Louisville Metro Recycling Facilities only accept lawn care equipment for recycling (for Bonus Rebates with trade-in) from March 1 through September 30.

Nearly 4,000 Louisville residents have taken advantage of the rebate program since it began.

KAIRE is a community outreach effort of the Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District. For more information call 574-5322 or visit the District’s website: www.louisvilleky.gov/APCD .

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Brightside Chase Pre-Derby Cleanup is April 25


Brightside’s goal is to keep the community looking clean and green and beautiful. You have a chance to be actively engaged in the next Brightside Chase Pre-Derby Cleanup in downtown Louisville, April 25, 1:30-4 p.m.

Individuals and volunteer groups from businesses, schools and organizations are encouraged to join us for a few hours and participate in a healthy outdoor activity. Brightside needs your help to beautify the downtown corridor for our derby visitors and citizens. Volunteers can enjoy a complimentary lunch sponsored by Yum! Brands, Inc. from 12:00 – 1:30 p.m. April 25.  Rakes, gloves, trash bags and t-shirts will be provided to volunteers.

To register your team online visit www.brightsideinc.org or HandsonLouisille.org, call MetroCall at 311 or 574-5000 by April 20. For more information group leaders can contact volunteer coordinator, Mary Byrne 574-2619. Rain date for clean up April 26 (lunch provided on 4/25).

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Kentucky Fly-Fishing Retreat for Men With Cancer (Message Printed on Behalf of District 11 Constituent Ruby Gordon)