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Thank You to Landmark Christian Academy for Cleaning Up the Stonestreet Landscaping

Councilman Doug Hawkins recognizes and thanks the 50 students who attend Landmark Christian Academy for weeding and cleaning up the beautification project on Stonestreet Road at Dixie Highway.  The students volunteered four hours of their time on a Saturday morning to give something back to their community.

Monty Ashworth, Administrator for Landmark Christian Academy, contacted Councilman Hawkins seeking community projects for the school.  “I immediately thought of this location because of the overgrowth,” says Councilman Hawkins.  Stephenson’s Nursery located on Dixie Highway will be maintaining the landscaping in the future through Brightside’s funding secured by Councilman Hawkins.

The Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources is seeking input from potential users of the future Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area in Meade County, Kentucky, Southwest of Louisville.   Although this is not a “vote” on what will be offered at Otter Creek, it is a form of public involvement that will help with evaluation of options and planning for Otter Creek.

To participate in the survey, please visit www.fw.ky.gov.

If you have difficulty taking this survey online, you may call 1-800-858-1549 to request a paper copy of the survey to complete and return.

Forward this link to your family, friends and neighbors so we don’t waste tax dollars on mail.

Help me cut government waste by sending out information through e-mails.  E-mails are free and timely.

A constituent asked me, “Why don’t you mail newsletters through the post office?”

It would cost metro government almost $8,000 to mail one newsletter to every household in a council district.  Those are your tax dollars!

That’s a lot of money to spend on information that may be two weeks old by the time you write it, print it and mail it.  For those reasons, I have never used your tax dollars to mail newsletters.  Some council members mail newsletters through the post office quarterly, costing tens of thousands of dollars.

By sending out e-mails and phone calls my office is saving the taxpayers money which can be spent on playgrounds and parks, tangible assets that the whole community can enjoy for years.

My e-mails will reach about 75,000 households on a regular basis.  These e-mails contain pertinent information from all levels of government, as well as a tremendous amount of local and community information.

Just last week our e-mails announced job opportunities within the district, a Better Business Bureau warning on current internet scams, regional road closures, student financial aid, and crime statisticsfor your neighborhood.

If you, your friends or your church family are not receiving my e-mails please call my office at 574-1125 or visit DougHawkins.org to sign up.

Like you, I’m tired of government wasting our tax dollars.

E-mailing allows my office to get more important information distributed in a timely fashion without costing the tax payer a thing—I hope you approve!

Doug Hawkins
25^th District Councilman

Free Oil Change at Sam Swope Buick GMC on Dixie!

Sam Swope Buick GMC located at 6770 Dixie Highway is advertising for a Free Oil Change!

Free oil special includes the following services:

• Install new major guard oil up to 5 quarts & filter
• Free 27 point inspection
• Alignment check
• Break performance
• Excludes diesel oil & synthetic oils

Customer is responsible for paying tax and disposal fee (which is around $5.50).  See dealer for details.

Jordan Weyer:
Recipient of the Valley High School Alumni Association Scholarship

Principal Gary Hurt and Alumni Secretary Lee Reardon presented the scholarship to Jordan.

Jordan later was the recipient of a second scholarship;  Pikeville College awarded him a full scholarship. Councilman Doug Hawkins is a proud sponsor of this year’s scholarship program.

Alumni Secretary Lee Reardon    Jordan Weyer    Principal Gary Hurt

Brenda Silveria

(1952-2010)

While Brenda Silveria was fighting to keep Valley Station Post Office open many people didn’t know that she was also battling cancer.  Sadly, last Friday Brenda passed away.

Brenda retired from the U.S. Postal Service and worked at the Valley Station branch off Dixie Highway.  In 2009 the Valley Station Post Office was one of the locations considered to be closed.  Brenda began a petition drive and hand delivered over 2000 signatures to the postmaster in an effort to keep postal services in her community.  After receiving the petitions, it was announced that the post office would remain open.

We honor Brenda’s accomplishments by sharing with you the video of Councilman Hawkins thanking her for keeping the branch open.  The video below was recorded in August 2009.

Brenda, may peace be “delivered” to you and your family.

Farnsley Middle School Needs Your Vote To Win A Hybrid School Bus

VOTE NOW!

Farnsley Middle School is the only school in Jefferson County participating in the 2010 America’s Greenest School Contest.  Ms. Buerger’s 7th Grade Class submitted an entry explaining what they’d do if they were in charge of making the school a greener, more eco-friendly place.

After weeks of judging, they made the top 10 finalists!

Now the students need your help!  Please visit http://www.americasgreenestschool.com/votenow.aspx and vote for Ms. Buerger’s class.

The poll allows you to vote daily up to April 2^nd per computer.

Encourage your family and friends to vote by forwarding this email to them.

Prizes the School will win with your help!

For Your School

The amazing, clean, green IC Bus™ Hybrid Bus (valued at $150,000)

School Audit by LEED Accredited Professionals and Green Makeover (valued at $20,000) for your school

A free concert by The Maine, the official band of America’s Greenest School

$3,000 scholarship for the winning student and/or classroom

For The Teacher

$500 in class supplies for the winning sponsor/teacher

For Voters

$100 Visa gift card to a lucky voter every day during the voting period

Win Two Nights at the 21c Museum Hotel, a $200 Restaurant Gift Card, a Freelance Writing Contract and More

The Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau has launched a contest with Trazzler.com. They are looking for people who are passionate about Louisville – and that would be YOU! –  to hone in on their favorite thing about the city and write a maximum of 160 words on that topic. More information about the contest is below.

Deadline: May 15, 2010.

Trazzler.com is an internet travel tool that helps users select destinations based on their “travel personality.” They’re looking to uncover the best places to visit in Louisville and want help. Write about what you know – in 160-words-or-less on the topic “Quintessential Louisville.” We’re looking for pieces featuring the kinds of places and experiences you can’t wait to share with a good friend visiting from out-of-town, or find yourself pining for when far from home.

For “Quintessential Louisville” contest rules, to enter a story or to vote visit: www.trazzler.com/contests/louisville.

Friends won’t let friends drive drunk this St. Patrick’s Day!

Don’t depend on dumb luck — designate a sober driver before the party begins.
 
The Kentucky Office of Highway Safety has joined federal, state and local highway safety and law enforcement officials to remind those celebrating St. Patrick’s Day to drink responsibly.
 
For many Americans, the holiday is a popular time to celebrate with friends and family. Unfortunately, the celebration often leads to drunken driving – and needless tragedy.
 
“Whether you are meeting a few friends or attending a large party, if you plan on using alcohol, never drive while impaired — and never let your friends drive if you think they are impaired,” said Kentucky Office of Highway Safety Executive Director Chuck Geveden. “Friends don’t let friends drive drunk.”
 
According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), there were 134 fatal crashes during the St. Patrick’s holiday period in 2008. Of those crashes, 37 percent involved a driver or motorcyclist with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 or more. 
 
Geveden recommends these tips for safely celebrating St. Patrick’s Day:
 
?         Plan a safe way home before the festivities begin.
?         If you plan to drink, leave your car keys at home and designate a nondrinking driver.
?         If impaired, use a taxi, call a sober friend or family member, or use public transportation to safely get home.
?         Take the keys from anyone attempting to drive drunk and help make alternative travel plans.
?         Report drunken driving to law enforcement.
 
“Driving impaired is simply not worth the risk,” Geveden said. “Not only do you risk killing yourself or someone else, but the trauma and financial costs of a crash or an arrest for driving while impaired can be really significant. Don’t depend on dumb luck this St. Patrick’s Day, designate your sober driver before the party begins.”
 
Visit http://highwaysafety.ky.gov and http://www.stopimpaireddriving.org/ for more information.

Should certain over-the-counter drugs (such as Pseudoephedrine) only be available with a prescription?

Currently Kentucky residents can purchase Pseudoephedrine over-the-counter without a doctor’s prescription.  This may change though.  The Louisville Metro Council will be voting on a resolution this Thursday night that would ask the Kentucky General Assembly to require a prescription to purchase Pseudoephedrine.  Please vote now!  Council votes Thursday night.

“I oppose this resolution,” says Councilman Doug Hawkins. “It does not make sense to inconvenience law abiding citizens by forcing them to go see a doctor just to receive an over the counter prescription for cold medicine. Most people right now do not have the extra money to spend on a co-pay for a doctor’s visit plus a co-pay for a prescription.”