Archive for February 7th, 2010

Charissa Acree, who volunteers in Councilman Hawkins’ office, is helping Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana by raising funds to make a difference in children’s lives.

Big Brothers Big Sisters is one of the most successful and established organizations that provides one-to-one mentoring to kids in the country. Charissa’s is participating in Bowl For Kids’ Sake and is seeking sponsors.  For more information, please click here to visit Charissa’s website.

Valley High School Alumni Association Alumni Social

Thursday, February 18, 2010

At Valley High School in the old gym

7:00 PM Alumni Social

(6:00 PM Brief Board Meeting)

For more information, please contact Earl Wilhelm at 935-6181 or  EWilhelmjr@aol.com

Metro Animal Services Waives Late Fees During February

In the spirit of Valentine’s Day Metro Animal Services (MAS) wants to help animal lover’s express their love by giving pets and their owners a gift. MAS is waiving the licensing late fees for cats, dogs and ferrets whose licenses have either lapsed or have never been purchased. Late fees can range from $47.50 for altered animals to $195.00 for unaltered animals. Waiving these fees will save pet owners a lot money and is an opportunity not to be missed! The fees will be waived from February 1 – 28, and will only be waived for individuals who license their animals using the online licensing tool available at www.louisvilleky.gov/animalservices. The online tool charges a $3 processing fee.  Licensing fees will not be waived for those licenses purchased by mail, walk-in or at veterinary offices.

The MAS online pet licensing application allows Louisville residents to go online and obtain a new or renewed animal license in a quick and secure online transaction. The application was developed in partnership with Louisville Metro Government and Kentucky Interactive, a Frankfort-based company which runs Kentucky.gov, the official website for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Maintaining a current pet license is one of the most basic responsibilities of owning a pet. “A license can be a pet’s only form of communication. It is one of the most obvious ways of telling someone who they belong to,” said Jackie Gulbe, assistant director for community relations. “It insures that if a pet were lost, it would be sheltered in a safe environment and its needs would be met until it was claimed by the owner. People should think of a license as a donation toward an insurance policy.”

FIVE-DAY CITIZENS TRIBUTE TO HONOR FALLEN VETERANS, LAW ENFORCEMENT & FIREFIGHTERS DURING MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

VOLUNTEERS & SPONSORS (Kid Friendly Event) NEEDED

THURSDAY, MAY 27, THROUGH MONDAY, MAY 31

Over a five-day period hundreds of Volunteers are needed to place 35,000 flags to honor our Fallen Heroes.  10,000 U.S. Flags will be placed in the Jefferson Square Flag Field, on the corner of Sixth and Jefferson, and 25,000 more flags will be used to create the letters “USA” on the Great Lawn at the Waterfront.  These Louisville Flags will go on to decorate the graves of U.S. Veterans around the World in all eleven countries.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN LOUISVILLE: ( Please Email or Call NOW )

Individuals & Groups may Volunteer between 9 AM and 7 PM

Flag Placers and Flag Tenders

On-Site Staff for Admin & Info Tent

Photographer & Videographer Needed

Volunteer Overnight Security for flags, 5 nights, 2 locations

SPONSORS NEEDED: ( Please Email or Call NOW )

Sponsor 1,000 Grave Flags for $1,000  (We need 35,000 Grave Flags)

Help feed our Volunteers, they will be downtown for five days

Overnight security for flags, 5 nights, 2 locations

JEFFERSON SQUARE EVENT Thursday, May 27 to Monday, May 31

To honor All Kentucky and Indiana Fallen Heroes. Flags4Vets Volunteers will start placing grave flags in Jefferson Square at 10 am on Thursday, May 27, and continue through Friday, until 10,000 flags have been placed.  These flags honor all Fallen Heroes from Kentucky, including Military, Law Enforcement, and Firefighters.  Volunteers are needed to place flags and to provide security for all of the flags and equipment.

WATERFRONT EVENT Saturday, May 29 through Monday, May 31

To honor All of America’s Living & Fallen Heroes. Volunteers will form the letters “USA” using 25,000 flags from Veterans’ graves.  When completed, the letters will each be 150 feet high and all three letters together will spread across one and a half football fields.  These 25,000 flags honor all of America’s Living & Fallen Heroes, from every State in the Union, including Military, Law Enforcement, and Firefighters.  This event will culminate with a Memorial Day Observance.  Volunteers are needed to place flags and to provide security for flags and equipment.

Email:  moore@theUSflag.com or  Call:  (502)-931-0374

Frederick Moore, MBA, Ph.D.

Executive Director, Flags4Vets

National Flags for Veterans’ Graves Program

(502) 931-0374

www.Flags4Vets.com

BBB Lottery Scam – Scam artists are posing as the BBB in order to steal tens of thousands of dollars from victims who are led to believe they have won a lottery. Consumers are contacted on the phone or by e-mail by someone claiming to be an employee of the BBB. They were told that they won a lottery and that they must wire money to get their prize. In some cases, the scammers used the names of real BBB employees, directing victims to legitimate bios and profiles on BBB’s Website. BBB does NOT run a lottery nor award prizes to consumers. If you receive a call or e-mail like this, contact your BBB.

Grandparent Scam – A local couple was scammed out of over $4,000 after they received a call from what they thought was a cop who said their granddaughter was in jail in Canada. The “cop” told the couple that the granddaughter needed money for bond and a lawyer, and asked them to wire the money. The “cop” even let them talk to their “granddaughter,” who told them not to tell anybody about what happened. Seniors across the country have lost thousands of dollars to this scam.

Cragslist Job Scam - Not all job postings are what they seem to be on Craigslist. BBB’s across the country are receiving inquiries on questionable job offers through the site. Some signs that the posting could be a scam: They fail to list a specific location for the job, they list a salary that seems too good to be true, They post a government job or “work from home” opportunity, misspellings, no job contact information, and asking for your personal information.

Credit Card Act – Circle February 22nd on your calendar. That’s the day new protections will kick in for cardholders across the U.S. BBB recommends all cardholders familiarize themselves with the new provisions. Some of the new regulations include: more notice for new interest rate changes, older age restrictions, new rules for monthly statements, over the limit opt-in, and more. For a breakdown of the Credit Card Act of 2009 go to creditcards.com.

IRS Scams – At this time of the year, scam artists take advantage of taxpayers. Whether it’s a phone call, an e-mail, or a text message, be wary if it claims to be from the IRS. The message may ask for you to provide personal information. This is a phishing attempt to steal your identity. The IRS will only contact you via the United States Postal Service.

Refund Anticipation Loans – BBB warns to use caution when dealing with refund anticipation loans, which are offered by some tax preparers. These loans give taxpayers an amount equal to their tax refund within 24 hours, but the fees and high interest rates associated with the loan could cost taxpayers in the end. BBB suggests that if it is absolutely necessary to have a refund immediately, shop around. RAL fees vary by tax preparer.

UBI Payment Services promises thousands of dollars in exchange for answering a simple math question and providing a signature. Consumers across the country are receiving letters that state a “guarantee to receive $5,000″ if they sign a document and solve a puzzle. The company has an “F” rating with the BBB. UBI Payment Services does business under at least 35 different names. Go to www.bbb.org for a list.

Text Messaging Scams – Scam artists are using text messaging more and more to steal your personal information. The text message purport to be from banks, credit unions, credit card companies, the IRS, and more. The urgent message warns the recipient that his or her account or identity has been compromised. A toll free number is provided for a response, and when it is called the consumer is asked to verify a credit card number or other form of identification. Delete these text messages!

‘809’ Area Code Scams – Be suspicious of e-mails, texts, or messages referring you to call a phone number with an 809 area code. The message often sounds like an emergency, and you are told to call the 809 number right away. When you call, you reach a pay-per-call number in the British Virgin Islands, and are billed $25 or more for dialing the number.

Looking for Love? Consumers spend hundreds of millions of dollars on dating services each year. Whether it’s a matchmaking service or online dating, BBB receives a large number of complaints on the industry. If you plan to use these services, be sure to check out the company with the BBB first, don’t fall for exaggerated advertising claims, and before you sign a contract be sure to read it carefully. Go to www.bbb.org for more information.