Construction Begins on Massive Hurstbourne Parkway Sidewalk Project
Construction has begun on a sidewalk project that will extend along Hurstbourne Parkway from Biggin Hill Lane to Raintree Drive. The project will increase pedestrian access along the Hurstbourne corridor and link residential and commercials areas. The project is being funded by the State of Kentucky, the City of Jeffersontown, and the District 11 Capital Infrastructure fund. Construction will be completed by the end of the spring.
Forum Panelists Discuss District 11 History
More than fifty area residents attended the "District 11 Historical Forum" on Tuesday, April 24. A fourteen member panel discussed local history in the area with an emphasis on District 11 historical homes and the areas of Buechel, Hikes Point, and Jeffersontown. Panelists also brought numerous pieces of historical memorabilia for audience members to view. This panel discussion will be produced into a TV program that will air on Metro TV (Cable Channel 25) in the near future.
The District 11 Office thanks panelists Joellen Johnston, Paul Barth, Dennis Schuhmann, Doug Taylor, Jonathan Gray, Elizabeth Montgomery, Libby Simon, Jayne Schweizer, Jerry Schweizer, Carol Bean, Richard Jett, and Chas Stephens for their valuable insights into local history. We also thank St. Michael Orthodox Church, the Metro Department of Neighborhoods, Metro TV, and Butler Books for their assistance with this forum.
Metro Parks Summer Camp Registration Underway
Day Camps Offer Immersion in Sports, Nature Education, Arts, Museum Studies
This summer, children and teenagers can take part in day camps offered by Metro Parks in 19 different locations throughout Louisville. The options include eight weeks of day camps at 15 community centers and outreach sites, along with week-long camps offering nature education at Jefferson Memorial Forest, hands-on activities emphasizing the historic Locust Grove home, and lessons for beginning tennis players at the Louisville Tennis Center. A new six-week camp for teenagers will be offered at Baxter Community Center this year.
To register for a Metro Parks summer camp, please contact the camp location of your choice. Summer camp information is also available by calling 502/456-8186 or visiting our summer camp website.
2007 Spring MSD Work in District 11
Bradford Drive - Regrading of roadside swale from 2916 Bradford Dr. to the northeast corner of Glen Oak Drive and Bradford Dr.
Charron Court - Regrading swale from sidewalk to catch basin at southeast corner of Charron Court and Charron Rd. Repair of sidewalk erosion.
Chimney Rock Ln. - Installation of trench drain, installation of culvert under the sidewalk at northwest corner of Winterhaven Road and Chimney Rock Lane. Regrading of roadside swale from catch basin to 2925 Chimney Rock Ln.
Colson Ct. - Regrading of roadside swale from the east side of driveway at 7504 Colson Dr. to the north side of 7506 Colson Dr.
Eastside Dr. - Regrading of roadside swale from 3429 to 3431 Eastside Dr.
Hunsinger Ln. - Regrading roadside swale from 4310 to 4312 Hunsinger Ln. Regrading swale at 4313 Hunsinger Ln.
Charitable Solicitations Calendar
Recently the District 11 office has received calls about groups soliciting in and around District 11 intersections. All groups who collect for charity must register with the Department of Inspections, Permits, and Licenses and must follow the provisions of the Charitable Solicitations Ordinance (including using cones, wearing safety vests, etc.) You can read the entire ordinance here The following is a list of groups signed up to collect at District 11 intersections over the next several months. Questions or concerns about groups soliciting at intersections may be directed to Inspections, Permits, and Licenses at 574-3361.
April 27 - Breckenridge and Taylorsville intersection (The Lord's Kitchen)
May 4 - Breckenridge and Taylorsville (Evangel West Church)
May 18 - June 3 - All intersections (Crusade For Children)
June 8 - Breckenridge and Taylorsville (The Lord's Kitchen)
June 9 - Hikes Lane and Bardstown Road (On Fire Christian Church)
June 22 - Breckenridge and Taylorsville (Evangel West Church)
July 7 - Breckenridge and Taylorsville (New Life Church of Louisville)
July 13, 2007 - Breckenridge and Taylorsville (The Lord's Kitchen)
July 20, 2007 - Breckenridge and Taylorsville (Evangel West Church)
July 27, 2007 - Breckenridge and Taylorsville (The Lord's Kitchen)
Expansion of Electronics Recycling Announced
CyberCycle program now accepts televisions – diverting toxic waste from dump
Mayor Jerry Abramson recently announced that the city will now accept televisions through CyberCycle, its electronics recycling program. The televisions will be processed to save glass and plastic, valuable metals will be reclaimed, and the sets will have new life as fiberglass and insulated wire. If the televisions are still in good working order, they are donated to nonprofits and community groups.
The city will no longer accept televisions or other electronic equipment in junk pickups. If residents do put electronics out on the curb during the quarterly pickups, Louisville Metro Division of Solid Waste Management employees will ensure they are processed for recycling.
In addition to television sets residents may also recycle the following electronic items through CyberCycle:
- DVD players & DVDs , Stereos & CDs, Computers, Keyboards, Monitors, Printers, Scanners, Computer disks, Fax machines, Gaming systems, Copiers, Cell phones, Cameras
Louisville Metro residents can recycle up to three electronic items per visit at no charge. Items can be dropped off at the Louisville Metro Waste Reduction Center, 636 Meriwether Avenue, Tuesdays through Fridays 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturdays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Televisions and other electronic equipment from businesses and nonprofit groups are accepted by appointment only. Businesses will be charged 20 cents per pound and nonprofit organizations will be charged 10 cents per pound.
Additional information about Louisville’s recycling opportunities can be found by calling MetroCall 311 or by visiting www.LouisvilleKy.gov/solidwaste.
Kentucky Fly-Fishing Retreat for Men With Cancer (Message Printed on Behalf of District 11 Constituent Ruby Gordon)
Kentucky Fly-Fishing Retreat for Men with Cancer
May 18-20, 2007
Wooded Glen Retreat & Conference Center in Henryville, Indiana
Reel Recovery is a national non-profit organization that conducts fly-fishing retreats for men recovering from cancer. Our mission is to help men in the recovery process by sharing with them the healing powers of the sport of fly-fishing. We also provide a safe, supportive environment to explore their personal experiences with cancer, with others, who share their stories.
Retreats are offered at no cost to the participants and are led by professional facilitators and expert fly-fishing instructors. Reel Recovery provides all meals, lodging and fly-fishing equipment, and no previous fishing experience is required.
The Retreat Starts: 4:00p.m. Friday, May 18
The Retreat Ends: 2:00p.m. Sunday, May 20
Primary Service Area: Kentucky, Southern Indiana
Eligibility: Men recovering from life-threatening cancer
To apply for this event, please e-mail your name and address Ruby Gordon the Kentucky Coordinator, will mail you an application and medical form.
Upcoming Events
May 12, 2007
Fern Creek/Highview United Ministries will host its annual “Pennies from Heaven” Gala Dinner & Auction. The event will be held in the gym of St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 5505 Bardstown Road. For more information, contact Ron Loughry at 239-07407.
May 19, 2007
The Buechel Terrace-Frederick Acres Neighborhood Association will have a neighborhood yard sale on May 19, time 8:30 am till 3:00 pm. For more information contact Shirley Hill 491-6278 or Angela Kuchenbrod 773-4618
May 28, 2007
Mayor’s Hike and Bike, starting at Waterfront Park at 10 a.m. for experienced riders, with a second flight for families and casual riders departing a few minutes later. Booths with cycling information, bicycle assistance and healthy snacks available. On-street parking is available near Waterfront Park. All TARC buses are equipped with bicycle racks for those cyclists who want to leave the car at home.
Committee Meetings
Councilman Kramer serves as the Chairman of the Public Safety Committee. He is also a member of the Budget Committee, Government Administration Committee, and Committee on Committees. In addition, Kramer serves as the Vice-Chair 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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574-1111 or e-mail me
Kevin Kramer.
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