Archive for November, 2009

The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness will hold its first community clinics to immunize those at high-risk from H1N1 flu.

The clinics (drive thru and walk-in) will be held tomorrow, Wednesday November 11 and on Thursday November 12, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. each day at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium located at 2800 S. Floyd St. The clinics will be held in the parking area south of Central Ave.  No appointments are necessary for these clinics.

The clinics are for these high risk groups:

• children 6 months through 4 years of age
• people who live with or care for children younger than 6 months of age
• children 5 through 18 years of age who have chronic medical conditions
• healthcare workers
• emergency first responders
• pregnant women

Vaccinations will be free. The vaccine is a combination of injections (shots) and nasal mist doses.  At least 15,000 vaccine doses are available for the clinics.  Clinics will be held as long as vaccine supply lasts.  The public is urged to take advantage of free bus service provided by TARC.  TARC will offer free bus service to the clinics from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day from the following five area locations:

Urban Government Center, 810 Barret Ave.

East Government Center, 200 Juneau Dr.

Southwest Government Center, 7219 Dixie Highway

Central Government Center, 7201 Outer Loop

The Nia Center, 2900 W. Broadway

The buses will run approximately every 30 minutes from these sites to Papa John’s Stadium and there will be a line at the walk-in clinic designated for people arriving on the TARC buses.  The public also urged to not arrive before 7 a.m.  Police will not allow traffic to back up before the start of the clinics.  The H1N1 event at the Papa John’s site is being held in conjunction with the University of Louisville who is coordinating the drive-through clinic.  Children under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. People can help to alleviate clinic waiting time by downloading Vaccine Information Statements and consent forms at www.louisvilleky.gov/health and by filling the forms out ahead of time and bringing them to the clinic. However, it is not mandatory to fill out these forms ahead of time to get immunized.

People are also urged to wear either a short sleeved or sleeveless shirt – something that gives nurses quick and easy access to the arm.  They are also urged to dress children 2 years old or younger in “onesies” or shorts to give nurses easy access to the thigh area.

“These are only the first of several opportunities to get H1N1 vaccine in the upcoming weeks,” said Public Health and Wellness Director Dr. Adewale Troutman. “We will be holding more community clinics as well as clinics at public, parochial and private schools.” Clinics for public, parochial and private school children in area schools are scheduled for later this month.

The Department of Public Health and Wellness has already distributed more than 47,000 H1N1 vaccine doses to 120 area hospitals and health care providers. Much of this vaccine is now available to patients at high risk of H1N1.

People with questions about the clinics or about H1N1 vaccine may phone the Louisville H1N1 Flu Hotline at 568 – H1N1 (4161). The line is answered weekdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

You probably know Kim Shircliffe-Kerfoot from Protect Automotive on Third Street Road at Outer Loop.  What you probably don’t know about Kim is that she is receiving media attention for her website she launched last week.  Business First and a local news channel are interested in doing a story about her website, StreamThatCause.com that will surely get the attention of groups or organizations who are looking for fundraising ideas.

Kim’s website allows visitors to donate to different causes.  That isn’t new to the internet; however, creating and uploading a video explaining your cause is innovative.  Kim refers to the video you upload as the Video Web-a-Thon thus the name of her website, StreamThatCause.com.  “There is no more powerful way to promote the needs for donations than through video.  Video is very compelling, especially when it is real people telling real stories,” says Kim.

Kim is currently raising money for The Kentucky Humane Society’s Pet Food Bank using her new website.  Visitors can see a streaming web video about her cause, read a description of her efforts, and see how much money has been raised.  Supporters can make a pledge, donate and leave a message.

For more information, please email Kim at kim@streamthatcause.com.

http://www.streamthatcause.com

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

7:00 AM (starts at Jefferson Memorial Forest Welcome Center)

5:00 PM (ends at Patriots Peace Memorial, 3742 Upper River Road)

On November 11, 2009, in honor of America’s military veterans, a Louisville, Kentucky man will run two marathons back-to-back while flying a 5′ x 8′ American Flag high above his shoulders.  The “Patriots Peace Run” begins at 7:00 AM in the parking lot of the Jefferson Memorial Forest Welcome Center on Mitchell Hill Road, and will end at 5:30 PM on the lawn of the Patriots Peace Memorial located at 3742 Upper River Road.

VFW Post 1170 will supply the Honor Guard to fold and present the same flag to a veteran for his service.  Horn player Dick Martin will perform “The Star-Spangled Banner” and “America the Beautiful.”

Guest speakers include:

• Keynote speaker Major General (KY) Edward W. Tonini
• District 3 Congressman John Yarmuth
• District 38 State Senator Dan Seum
• District 25 Councilman Doug Hawkins

This event is open to the public and attendees are encouraged to arrive at 5:00 PM.

Parking is available at the Different Strokes Golf Centers located at 3742 Upper River Road.

Come and honor our military veterans.

Read the rest of this entry »

Mother Learns Her

Neighbors are Sex Offenders

Non-profit groups offer family help

PLAY VIDEO

Last week Councilman Doug Hawkins warned parents of a high concentration of registered sex offenders living in one apartment complex.  Imagine learning that all of your neighbors are registered sex offenders.  A mother of three young children was told just that by Shayla Reaves, a WAVE 3 reporter.  Reaves was filming the area after Hawkins issued a warning at a press conference when she found a mother and her three small children living among sex offenders on Hackel Drive in Southwest Jefferson County.

The reporter contacted Councilman Hawkins who put the mother in contact with Legal Aid Society in hopes of breaking the lease so the family could move.  A lawyer from the Legal Aid Society effectively communicated the mother’s concerns to the landlord and all parties agreed that the family could break the lease without facing penalties if the family did not feel safe.   No legal actions were required thanks to everyone’s willingness to work together.

The Southwest Community Ministries and South Jefferson Neighborhood Place have also agreed to provide assistance to the family.

Although the apartments with 40 registered sex offenders are not in Metro District 25, Councilman Hawkins annually encourages all parents to visit the Kentucky State Sex Offender Registry and the Family Watchdog websites to identify the houses children should avoid during Halloween.

Drop off Location: Iroquois Park – 5216 New Cut Rd

Entrance at New Cut Rd / Southern Pkwy follow Rundill Rd turn left onto Upphill Rd go up the hill to the old tennis courts.
FOR QUESTIONS CALL: 574-5810

Program Dates: November 2nd through November 28th
Times: Monday-Saturday 8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. (Closed on Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving and Sundays)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Leaf Drop-off is available to you to dispose of your fall leaf trash. You may deliver your “Bagged Leaves” to the drop-off site, but you must remove the leaves and dispose of the garbage bags as they cannot be deposited with the leaves.  No brush or tree trimmings will be accepted nor will leaves from commercial operators

Constable David Whitlock is proud to facilitate safe and responsible firearm ownership and storage by making gun locks available free of charge to Jefferson County residents.

Gun locks can be picked up at Jefferson County Constable’s Office located at 4917 Dixie Highway in Suite L Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.  The office is located inside the All Insurance Network Office next to the Jefferson County Clerk’s Office.

For more information, please contact Constable Whitlock at DaveWhitlock@jeffcoconstable.org .

Three MSD pumping stations in Metro District 25 will receive a natural gas fueled emergency backup generator.  The three pumping stations are Francell, Sunlight, and Park Ridge Woods.  These three pumping stations frequently have experienced electrical power failures due to inclement weather damaging overhead power lines.  When an outage occurs, MSD crews have to transport a generator to the pump station to provide temporary emergency backup power.

Installing a natural gas fuel emergency generator will prevent residential sewer backups.

Weather permitting the work shall begin within the next two weeks.  The targeted date for completion is March 31, 2010.

Property owners serviced by the Francell, Sunlight, and Park Ridge Woods Pump Stations will receive a letter from MSD about this project.

Please share this information with someone who may benefit from this program

The Louisville Metro Community Action Partnership (CAP) will begin the Heater Assistance Program, November 2, 2009 through March 31, 2010. This program offers space heaters on loan to individuals and families when their main heating source is in need of repair or replacement.  Appointments may be necessary so please call ahead of time. Households that meet income eligibility guidelines can visit one of the following locations to apply for this program:

CAP Central District – 810 Barret Avenue (Urban Government Center); 574-1157

CAP East District –  4810 Exeter Ave (Newburg Community Center); 574-1270

CAP South District – 7219 Dixie Highway (Southwest Government Center); 574-1272

Applicants will also need to bring the following information for eligibility determination:
1. Your most recent heating bills or verification from your landlord that the heating expenses are included in your rent;

2. Social Security Card(s) or official documentation with social security numbers or Permanent Resident Card Number(s) for everyone living in your household;

3. Proof of your household’s income for the preceding month or proof of $0 income (Food Stamp Award letter, Termination letter, etc.);

4. Proof of Furnace Malfunction (Landlord letter, Estimate for Repair, etc.); and

5. Picture ID

The Louisville Metro Community Action Partnership’s mission is to eliminate poverty and its effects among the residents of Metro Louisville, one family at a time. For more information about CAP visit our website at www.louisvilleky.gov/cap or call 574-1157.