Archive for January, 2010

Troop #51 Breakfast Fundraiser

Sunday, January 24^th, 2010

8:30 a.m. till 11:30 a.m.

Adults $6.00 Kids/Teens $4.00

Kids Under 5 Yrs. Old Free

Boy Scout Troop #51

Chartered by St. Peter the Apostle Roman Catholic Church

All You Can Eat Buffet Breakfast

(Served at the former St. Polycarp/Columbine Campus Cafeteria)

(Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage & Bacon, Hash Browns, Biscuits & Gravy, Coffee, Milk & Juice)

For more information, please email Mike Kuhn, Committee Chair/Assistant Scoutmaster, at mdkuhn@bellsouth.net .

Please visit the Community Calendar at DougHawkins.com for more great happenings and announcements in South Louisville.

Kentucky Division of Water offers cold weather water pipe protection tips

Prevent pipes from freezing, bursting

With frigid temperatures and wind chills expected to continue through the week, the Kentucky Division of Water reminds citizens to protect the water systems in their homes and businesses from freezing.

When water freezes, it expands. When water freezes in a pipe and expands enough, the pipe bursts, water escapes and serious damage results. Pipes in attics, crawl spaces and outside walls are all vulnerable to freezing, especially if there are cracks or openings that allow cold outside air to flow across the pipes.

To keep pipes from freezing, wrap hot and cold water pipes in insulation or layers of newspaper, covering the newspapers with plastic to keep out moisture. Allow a trickle of water to run from a cold faucet that is farthest from the water meter or one that has frozen in the past. This will keep the water moving so that it cannot freeze and will help relieve pressure should ice form in the pipes. Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warm air to circulate around the pipes.

If pipes freeze, remove the insulation, completely open all the faucets and pour hot water over the pipes or wrap them with towels soaked in hot water, starting where they are most exposed to the cold. You may also use a hand-held hair dryer or electric heating pad if there is no standing water. Apply heat until full water pressure is restored.

Do not use a blowtorch, kerosene or propane heater, charcoal stove or other open flame device to thaw a pipe. A blowtorch can make water in a frozen pipe boil and cause the pipe to explode. All open flames in homes present a serious fire danger, as well as a severe risk of exposure to lethal carbon monoxide.

If you are unable to locate or reach the frozen area, call a licensed plumber.

When away from the house for an extended period of time, consider draining the water system completely. To drain the system, shut off the main valve, turn off and drain the water heater and turn on every water fixture (both hot and cold lines) until water stops running. When returning to the house, turn on the main valve, turn on the water heater and let each fixture run until the pipes are full again.

Save the Date!

Youth Opportunity Showcase

Saturday, February 13, 2010

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Kentucky International Convention Center

221 Fourth Street, Cascade Ballroom “C”

Jobs Opportunities (ages 16 to 21)

Internships • Job training • Education • Community service

Dress for an interview and bring your I.D. and resume.

For more information, contact KentuckianaWorks at 502.574.2500

Companies & Organizations – if you would like to recruit area teens for full or part time paid jobs or for non-paid internships, for booth information please contact:

Darrell Aniton

Darrell.Aniton@louisvilleky.gov

574-2685

Southwest Youth Soccer League Signups

Spring Signup Date/Time

Saturday, January 9th 12:00 to 4:00
Saturday, January 16th 12:00 to 4:00
Sunday, January 17th 1:00 to 4:00
At Sun Valley Soccer Fields Concession Stand
Located at 6618 Ashby Lane
(street across from Wal-Mart)

Divisions/Ages (Grade):
Tiny Tots – 3 to 4 (Pre-K)
Preps – 5 to 7 (K-2nd)
Juniors – 8 to 10 (3rd-5th)
Seniors – 11 to 13 (6th-8th)
High School – 14 to 17
Effective Age Date is April 1, 2010

Fees:
Includes uniform; shirt, shorts, and socks.  A team photo and trophy (except for High School division)
$70 Per Child
$20 Family Volunteer Fee (refundable)
Must work two hours to get refund

Can’t make signup dates, please leave a message at 935-4800 or visit us at www.swysl.com.  A league representative will contact you.

Eddie Harshfield, President, Southwest Youth Soccer League