Fairdale Library Opening Soon
The new $2 million dollar library will be open in February. Watch for details here about the new 7000 square foot facility's Grand Opening soon. Around the World in 30 Instruments
Southwest Regional Library,Saturday, February 04, 2012, 2:30 PM
Family program featuring an educational concert by Four Shillings Short. Enjoy a vast array of musical styles on over 30 instruments from around the World. The performance will include Traditional music from Ireland, Scotland, England, Medieval & Renaissance Europe, the Americas and India on over 30 different instruments. Southwest Regional Library,10375 Dixie HighwayTelephone: 502-933-0029
South Louisville Community Ministries News and Events
- SLCM’s annual meeting will be held on February 21st at 8:30am at its offices (4803 Southside Drive). A light breakfast will be provided and anyone is invited to attend.
- South Louisville Community Ministries will be hosting its first annual golf scramble on April 23rd at Iroquois Golf Course. SLCM invites you to play or bring in a team to play. Any help in supporting the event would be appreciated, including buying a hole sponsorship for $100, playing or bringing in a team at $100 per player or $400 per team, or helping by donating door prizes. Call 502-367-6445 for more information.
- SLCM is always looking for Meals on Wheels drivers. This can take as little time as one day a month for 90 minutes on that day. Should you be interested please contact Terry Wooden at 361-7763 or email him at mowslcm@hotmail.com.
Storm Debris Drop-Off
Do you have yard debris, limbs, branches, and leaves left over from past storms or last week's tornadoes. You can drop off debris at Waste Management's Outer Loop facility on Saturday, January 28th, from 10 AM to 2 PM. There is a $15 per load charge. No Contractors are allowed. The landfill is located at 2673 Outer Loop. Welcome Home Party
VFW Post #1181 is having a welcome home celebration for the BLUE SPADERS...(1st Battalion, 26th Regimen) and their families on March 17th, 2012. The VFW will have dinner prepared for the soldiers and their families with live music and karaoke for entertainment....while this event will be for the soldiers and their families only....There will be a public welcome and possibly a meet and greet after the soldiers finish dinner.The VFW needs your support and support from the Southwest area to line the roads with people and flags the day of the event. Help VFW #1181 show the soldiers we are happy to have them home and show them the respect they deserve. Doors will be opening to the back hall at 4:30PM and the soldier dinner will start at 5:30PMThe VFW has lined up numerous musicians and good folks that are willing to entertain for free. There will also be door prizes for the soldiers and the VFW will need donations from local businesses and individuals to provide the soldiers with simple things like haircuts, manicures, dinner, movies, gift cards, or items for the soldiers children. Any donations would be greatly appreciated. Everything is free for the soldiers and their families. VFW #1181 is at 6518 Blevins Gap Road. Call 933-1181 for more information on how to get involved in the celebration or to donate items for the soldiers.Dinner will be for soldiers and their families only. Not open to the Public.Dollar Store is Now Hiring
All local Dollar Stores are hiring in Louisville. To complete an application be sure to attend their job fair at Jameson Inn Louisville South at 6515 Signature Drive. Applications will be accepted for all positions from 10 AM to 6 PM on Tuesday, January 31, 2012.CD Release Party
Louisville's Own Sharon Beyer aka "SinginDiva" will release her first CD at O'Bryan's Tavern 4123 Flintlock Drive, January 27th @ 7pm. Come on out and listen to one of the best singers in the Southwest!SCRAPBOOKING EXTRAVAGANZA
Saturday, January 28th, from 11 am to 5 PM. Door Prizes! Bring a favorite snack for everyone to enjoy! $5 per person. Scrapbook items for sale. Learn new techniques. Sun Valley Community Center 6505 Bethany lane, 937-8802VFW Post #1181 Valentine Dance
6518 Blevins Gap Road, 933-1181
February 11th, @ 8PM until Midnight
Steele Unbroken Band, $5.00 per person with free coffee and danish after the dance. No advance tickets needed....Tickets at the door...Always open to the public....
Second Sunday Cafe
The Mission Team of Bethany UMC will host the Second Sunday Cafe meal. An Italian theme with a menu of lasagna, spaghetti, pizza, garlic bread, toast and plenty of desserts will be served. Donations are requested. Proceeds will go toward various mission projects during the year. Bethany United Methodist Church, 6100 Moorman Road, Sunday, February 12th, Noon.Reader's Wish for the Southwest
I wish we could get a few nice motels in the Southwest area of Dixie hwy. We have plenty of visitors that don't need to drive from downtown or E-town to enjoy our community south of the great wall of Snyder..Mark 40272 Leave your wish on the homepageValley Woman's Club Scholarships Available
Deadline March 15th!
Applications for Valley Woman's Club Scholarships are in the schools. High school seniors should contact the Senior Counselor and JCTC students who will be second year students should also see the Counselor at JCTC for these applications. The information for completing the application is at the bottom of the application--ALL information MUST be completed and a written narrative included for the application to be considered by the committee. THIS INFORMATION MUST BE RECEIVED BEFORE MARCH 15, 2012. District 13 Health Fair
Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Church is the place to learn about healthy lifestyles. It is an event designed to help women fight a deadly killer and at the same time show a community how to live a healthier lifestyle. Councilwoman Vicki Aubrey Welch is inviting residents to the District 13 Health Fair and Mammography Screening on Friday, February 10th. "I want everyone to learn what can be done to improve their health,” says Welch, who is a nurse by profession. "Our Health Fair can accomplish that goal and it is my hope women will take advantage of the mammography screening to fight breast cancer.” The Mammography Screening and District 13 Health Fair will be held at the Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Church, 903 Fairdale Road from 8:30 am to 3:30PM. The University of Louisville Hospital and the James Graham Brown Cancer Center will conduct mammograms for women age 40 and older. There is no cost to program eligible women without insurance. Insurance will be filed for women with coverage. Appointments are required for the screening. Call 762-1410 to make an appointment.Additional sponsors joining Welch in the mammography screening program are the Metro Louisville Department of Health and Public Wellness, The Kentucky Cancer Program and the Louisville Jefferson County Partnership in Cancer Control. This District 13 Health Fair will also feature additional health screenings and information with a wide range of health care agencies and support groups. The participants in this year’s District 13 Health Fair are:Lung Cancer Alliance Lung Cancer prevention info
2nd Chance at Life Organ donation information
Louisville Metro Public Health & Diabetes, nutrition, smoking
Wellness cessation
Gilda’s Club Cancer Support info
Friends for Life Cancer support/prevention
PAC’s Now Nutrition info and resources
Susan G. Komen for the Cure Breast Cancer info
Center for Women & Families Domestic and Sexual violence info Elderserve Elder Care Services
Passport KCHIP/Medicaid info
TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) Weight Loss info
Jewish/St. Mary’ Health Care Glucose tests
Norton’s Healthcare Blood Pressure, BMI, bone density
Walgreen’s General Information, giveaways
"With the new year of 2012 now underway, this is a perfect time to learn how to live better, healthier and get any health problem under control,” says Welch. “I want to thank all these great sponsors and vendors who want to help us make District 13 a healthier place to live.” For more information, contact Councilwoman Welch's office at 574-1113.VFW Post #1181 and Ladies Auxiliary EVENTS
6518 Blevins Gap Road 933-1181
Karaoke...Every Wednesday @ 8 PM Kitchen opens @ 7 PM
Indoor Corn Hole... Every Wednesday and Thursday sign up by PM. $5 per person
Canteen Dance... Free! Friday, 2/3/12, 8PM -midnight, Music by the Buddha Band
Canteen Dance... Free! Saturday, 8PM -midnight, Music by the Hog Wild Band
Super Bowl Party... Sunday, February 5th, 6 PM, Reduced price drinks. Snacks for sale or bring your own.
ST. BENEDICT CHURCH MARIAN MISSION
January 31 - February 2
A three day Marian Mission will be given at St. Benedict Church, located at 1240 Matha Avenue (across from Hazelwood Shopping Ctr.). The mission will teach the importance of consecrating oneself to Our Lady and how to live that consecration. On Feb. 2 there will be a traditional High Mass, blessing of candles, and a procession before Mass. The mission will begin at 6:15 p.m. with the rosary, followed by a sermon and Mass at 7:30. Mission will be given by visiting priest, Fr. Paul Robinson. Call 425-5180 for any questions. Valentine's Day Dinner
Southwest Assembly of God, located at 4998 Valley Station Road, Louisville, KY 40272, will host their 2nd annual Community Valentine’s Day Bash, Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. There will be an elegant, sit-down dinner for adults and teens, a fun-filled program for children ages 12 and under, music, entertainment, prize drawings—a night out absolutely free to the Southwest and West Point communities.The mission of Southwest Assembly is to serve Southwest Louisville. The 2011 event was a huge success with more than 100 adults and 30 children attending. Fifteen area businesses sponsored prizes and supplies. The event is FREE but advance reservations are required. Contact the church office, 502.935.3257; visit Facebook, or go online www.southwestassembly.com for details.Rainbow for Girls Dinner
Help the Valley Lodge Hall support their youth organization. Come out and have dinner on February 19th from noon to 3 pm at the Valley lodge Hall at 9619 Dixie Highway. For more information their number is 937-3978.The menu includes: Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes and Gravy, Green Beans, Salad, Desserts, Drinks. Price per plate is $8. Open to the public! Please come and support our Rainbow Girls and join us for dinner. All donations are greatly appreciated.Summer 2012
Cracker Barrel will be open for business
At a groundbreaking ceremony on January 19, 2012 Bob Heuglin and Chris Thieneman announced that a Cracker Barrel will be built at the corner of Bethany Lane and 11000 Dixie Highway. The restaurant will have a country store and it will seat approximately 155 hungry customers. The lone residential house left on the property will remain and a privacy fence will be built. No other restaurants are planned as of yet but an El Nopal is on the drawing board. There will be enough room for two more restaurants and two 6800 foot retail/office spaces The Cracker Barrel will spur economic growth for Valley Station and create 40 to 50 jobs. Cracker Barrel will be open in mid-July 2012 but you may want to get in line now if you want a seat because it is expected to be a very busy restaurant. Valley Station Sonic Drive In Update
A fellow Facebook Friend, Justin Wheatley, contacted Sonic Drive In to find out the status of the Valley Station store reopening. Here is Sonic's reply. Thank You Justin!Mr. Wheatley,
My name is David Watson, a franchisee with Sonic Drive Ins. We have recently purchased 17 Sonic Drive Ins in the Louisville KY area. The Sonic on Dixie Hwy is currently closed but scheduled to reopen this spring or summer after an extensive remodel. We are currently remodeling several other locations and plan to start this one early spring as funding becomes available. Thank you for your interest. We agree that this location should be a great success. We look forward to your business soon.
Sincerely,
David Watson
Sonic Drive Ins
CLOSED
January 19, 2012 was Rumball's last day of business. Rumball's is on Terry Road and Lower Hunters Trace.
Also closed: Hometown Buffet on Dixie Highway
Yates named Chair of Metro Council Contracts Committee
Councilman promises thorough review of all contracts
Councilman David Yates (D-25) has been named chair of the Metro Council’s Contracts Committee by President Jim King (D-10) “I am honored for the opportunity to serve as Chair and I want tax payers to know, especially in these tight financial times, we will be very thorough in our review of how contracts are bid,” said Yates. In his first year on the Council, Yates served as Co-chair of the Contracts and Appointments Committee. “In that first year, I have seen numerous contracts come before us that I feel could have been bid out for a better return of the tax payers money,” said Yates.The Contracts Committee reviews all contracts for goods and services used by the Metro Government. The Committee interacts with departments and agencies of government to learn what is being purchased and why it is needed. “As we begin our work this year, I intend to meet with Mayor Fischer to inform him that this committee will be requiring a more rigorous vetting before I can allow the approval of these expenditures,” said Yates. “As Metro Government faces millions of dollars in shortfalls for this year and next, it becomes the committee’s responsibility to do what the average family is doing right now. Those families are reviewing cost and asking do we need this? When the economy is good or bad, we should all be good stewards of the trust our citizens have placed in us" The Contracts Committee on the first and third Tuesdays of every month at 4:00pm in Council Chambers. WATCH METRO TV ONLINE CLICK HERE
Valley Woman's Club Events
1. Valley Woman’s Club will be hosting their Annual Soup Supper on Friday, February 3, 2012. Menu will consist of a variety of Soups, Cornbread and Crackers, Dessert, Iced Tea and Coffee. Price of Tickets will be $6.00 for Adults and $4.00 for children 10 and under. The Supper will be at Sun Valley Community Center on Bethany Lane from 4:30 – 7:30 pm. Tickets will be sold at the door. Proceeds will be used for Scholarships and other Community Projects.
2. Valley Woman’s Club Regular meeting will be Wednesday February 22, 2012. Meet and Greet at 9:30 am with meeting starting at 10:00 am in the Community Room, Jewish Hospital Medical Center Southwest. Program: Federation. Meeting is open to the Community. Guests are welcome. Further information call: 937-1525.
YOUTH OPPORTUNITY SHOWCASE!
Saturday, Feb 18th, 2012, Kentucky International Convention Center, 221 4th Street * Exhibit Hall 1 A/B
This year, Kentuckiana Works Youth Career Center and partners are offering 16-21 year olds the opportunity to be ready to meet employers at the Showcase with a series of Workforce Education Training Workshops. The two hour workshop prepares youth for the job hunt with tips on how to dress for success, how to complete a job application on paper and online, expressing their transferable skills as they build a resume and how to conduct themselves in an interview. Young people can get more information about these workshops at www.kentuckianaworks.org/foryoungadults Source Councilman Bob Henderson
Southwest Council members Blackwell and Yates organize volunteer clean-up of Southwest Government Center
Veterans and Volunteers help out with effort
Councilman Rick Blackwell (D-12) and Councilman David Yates (D-25) organized a successful volunteer clean-up of the Southwest Government Center and the Vietnam Memorial. This comes after steps already taken, with coordination with Louisville Metro Facilities, to ensure that the grounds and gardens of the Memorial are consistently maintained."We take pride in our community and deeply respect our veterans," says Councilman Blackwell, "Helping with the upkeep of the memorial grounds is the least we can do." The group of volunteers also included a number of veterans. "My wife and I are happy to be part of this clean-up and we applaud Councilman Yates and Councilman Blackwell for their efforts." said Master Sergeant Tim Kenny, one of the many volunteers.There have been concerns in recent months about the widespread problem of litter and trash in the neighborhoods, and this clean-up was organized as part of the continued focus on creating an inviting community by all of the Southwest Council members. “We appreciate everyone who gave their time today- especially the veterans; to not only clean up the area, but to raise awareness of the problem of litter in our community” says Councilman Yates. For information about other upcoming community volunteer opportunities, contact the Southwest Regional Metro Council Office at 574-937-6143.St. Nicholas Academy Open House
Location: 5501 New Cut Road
Date: Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Join us for refreshments, a student-guided tour, and an opportunity for us to answer your questions? Located at the corner of Southside Dr. and New Cut Rd. For more information, call 368-8506.23rd Annual Spaghetti Supper
The Spaghetti Supper was started in 1990 and continues to be one of the successful fund raisers for St. Stephen United Church of Christ. Proceeds from the event not only sustain our church but allow us to continue and fund many agencies throughout the community including: Shively Area Ministries, Brooklawn Child & Family Services, Wayside Christina Mission, Home of the Innocents, Plymouth Renewal Center, Crusade for Children, and our annual Thanksgiving and Christmas Food Basket Program. In addition, our facility has been temporary home to several disaster relief agencies that have traveled through Louisville these past few years. We are able to offer food and lodging to those agencies as they help in our community. Last year we served about 300 dinners.22nd Annual Spaghetti Supper, Friday, February 10th, 4:00 – 7:00 p.m., Adults: $8 Children under 12: $3 Family Plan (parents and all children under 12): $20. Dinner includes salad, bread, and drink. Dessert $1 extra. Carry Outs available. Baked Goods Booth items priced as marked.
St. Stephen United Church of Christ, 1875 Farnsley Rd., Louisville, KY 40216, 448-2544
Submitted by Jim Lyman
Coach Davenport to tape show at Bearno's
Scotty Davenport, head coach of the Bellarmine Knights basketball team, 2011 NCAA Division II National Champions, will be taping The Scotty Davenport Show at Bearno’s in Shively (4105 Dixie Highway) on Tuesday, February 28th at 7:00pm. This taping is open to the public. Join Councilwoman Vicki Aubrey Welch in welcoming Scotty back to the South End and be a part of the Bellarmine Knights Fan Club!Source Councilwoman Vicki Aubrey Welch
Vendor Fair
Mark your calendars now for the Riverport Business Association Health, Wellness & Safety Expo on Wednesday, February 29th from 9:00am-2:00pm. This year’s indoor event will be held in Riverport at 9001 Cane Run Rd, Suite C. Booths may be reserved at a cost of $65.00 and can be paid for by visiting www.myriverport.com and using the Paypal option, or by check mailed to: RBA C/O Express Employment Professionals 4919C Dixie Hwy. Louisville, KY 40216. All participating companies will be listed on the RBA website.Millcreek VFW #5421 Public Events
7111 Lower Hunters Trace, 448-5421
Corn Hole every Monday at 7 PM. Indoor, $5 blind draw.
Making Mats every Sunday at 1 PM
If you know how to crochet please help us help homeless vets. We need plastic bags and helpers to make mats. A variety of items needed please come in or call to help.I2012 West Point, Kentucky River Days Festival
West Point, KentuckySeptember 13th-15th, 2012
This years annual River Days Festival, in historic West Point, Kentucky will be held from Thursday, September 13th through Saturday, September 15th, 2012.Much more information to come as we get more and more exciting vendors and events lined up. This years River Days Festival in West Point, Kentucky will have a little something for everyone. History, art, rides, games and much, much more! Throughout the event, the local history museum will be open! Come and see our town’s rich history.Our theme this year is "Proud to be a Kentuckian". We will have ALL Kentucky owned businesses at the festival. Keep it LOCAL!DATES & TIMES
Thursday the 13th: 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Carnival & vendor booths at 5 p.m., Pageant at 6:30 p.m., D.J. Music from 9 p.m. until 11:30 p.m.
Friday the 14th: 4:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Old Fashioned Games for the children of West Point begin at 4:30 p.m., carnival and vendor booths at 5 p.m., live music at 6 p.m. Bluegrass!
Saturday the 15th: Carnival and booths at 12:00 p.m., Civil War reenactment at 12:00 p.m., Six Guns Entertainment at 1 p.m., Civil War Reenactment at 2 p.m., Six Guns Entertainment at 3 p.m., Parade at 4 p.m., memorial service to Veterans of West Point, Ky. at 5:30 p.m., live music at 6:30 p.m. Fireworks at dark- then more live music and carnival rides.
VETERANS MEMORIAL PARK, West Point, KY
Email: chris@no-reason.net
Or contact Chris Lueken at 502-418-5045
www.facebook.com/WestPointRiverDaysFestival
ATTORNEY JOSEPH D. GAINES’ LEGAL MINUTE
BANKRUPTCY: FOR THE POOR, FOR THE RICH
When most people think of bankruptcy they think that it is used only to wipe out old debt. Most people think that only poor, low-income individuals can file bankruptcy. Most people think that higher income people cannot file bankruptcy. I am here to tell you that most people are wrong about bankruptcy. There are several chapters of bankruptcy in which an individual consumer/debtor can file. Most people can file under only Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 protection. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is called a liquidation bankruptcy. Chapter 7 bankruptcies clear all of your debt that is able to be discharged through filing bankruptcy. Some, debts cannot be discharged through bankruptcy. There is an income threshold that a person must not go above to be able to file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Factors that are included in this income threshold are the person’s income and the family size, among other factors. Most Chapter 7 debtors pay back none or most of their debt because the debt is discharged through the bankruptcy.Almost anyone can file a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, even the very wealthy. A person who makes too much income to file a Chapter 7 can file a Chapter 13. A Chapter 13 bankruptcy allows “adjustment of debts of an individual with regular income.” Basically the person’s debt will be “pooled together” with other similar types of debt the person has. Certain debt, the interest rate will be wiped out completely and the person will pay seventy cents on the dollar or less per debt. Other debts, the debtor may have to pay all of the debt back but the interest rate could still be lowered. How does a person pay back their debts under a Chapter 13 Bankruptcy? The individual will make a certain payment to the Chapter 13 Bankruptcy Trustee every month for between thirty-six and sixty months. Certain debts will be completely discharged after the payment period expires. Chapter 13 bankruptcy is also good for those people whose wages are being garnished because of a debt that could not be discharged in Chapter 7 bankruptcy. If you or someone you know is running into any financial problems because of current or past due bills or because of repossessions, foreclosures, or garnishments please do not hesitate to give my office a call. We might be able to work out a solution to your financial woes.-THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT-OTHER ATTORNEYS IN THE FIRM MAY PERFORM SERVICES-Joseph D. Gaines, Gorski Law Office, P.S.C., 821 S. Second Street, Louisville, Kentucky 40203, (502) 569-6795, joedangaines@aol.com
Crime Trends for the LMPD 3rd Division
Specific trends for the week of 1/9/2012 to be aware of are as follows:
- 2 separate robberies of individuals were reported at the Walmart on Raggard Rd. Later the same day, detectives and officers arrested and charged the suspect in both robberies.
- The Shoe Store on Raggard Rd. was burglarized. Any info you ay have regarding this, please call police.
- A home burglary was reported on St. Andrews Church Rd. Property taken includes a pink frame, Taurus International .380 handgun.
- 3 separate thefts of vehicles were reported In the New Cut Rd, National Turnpike, and Southside Drive Area. Both vehicles were Honda Civics and the victims in both cases still had the keys. This type of theft of this type of car has become a recent problem county-wide and any information you may have, please pass along to the police.
- 4 separate thefts of vehicles were reported on Beat 3. All four were Hondas and either Civics or Accords. Again, this has become a recent county-wide problem. Please pass along any info you may have regarding these thefts.
- 1 church burglary was reported on National Turnpike and a computer was taken form inside.
- MSD reports a sewer grate stolen from Glissade. This is still a division wide problem and all tips regarding these types of thefts are urged.
- A/C units were reported stolen from St Peter the Apostle Church on Deering Rd. Again, this has been an ongoing division wide problem and police would appreciate any tips you may have.
- A burglary was reported at Valley high School. 5 juveniles were caught and charged with this crime.
- Another theft of an a/c unit was reported in the 10000 block of Dixie Hwy.
- 1 theft of an a/c unit was reported on Cedarwood Dr.
- 2 separate coin machines that sit outside of 12000 Dixie Hwy. were broken in to. Any info you may have regarding this, please pass along to the police.
Please call 911 if you suspect a crime to be occuring or 574-LMPD if you have information about any of these thefts. We appreciate any help from the community to solve crime. Please talk to all of your friends, family members, social and professional organizations and make them aware of this new service the Louisville Metro Police Department is offering. The more the information gets out to the commmuntiy the better our chances of keeping Louisville safe.
Valley Station Post Office New Location
The new branch of the United States Post Office has been located in the rear of Phelps Hardware and Rental, 5203 Elzie Road, The hours of operation are: Monday through Saturday 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM; Sunday from 12:00 noon to 5:00 PM. It is complete with post office boxes for residents. So, if you are in need of postage stamps, just take a short drive to Elzie Road (next to Hancock Fabrics) Also, if you need hardware items, it might be a good time to look over the supplies offered at Phelps Hardware and Rental.Melton Food Mart will Reopen
After a telephone conversation with Joe Melton the original owner of Melton Food Mart The Local Weekly has learned that Melton Food Mart on 3rd Street Road will reopen in the next few weeks. The store closed for renovations and to revamp their food products and to add a new line of merchandise. Mr. Melton told The Local Weekly that there has been no change in ownership and the current owners will reopen the new and improved Melton Food Mart on 3rd Street Road. New additions to Meltons will be a $1 value food line which will include items $1 and cheaper. Also Meltons will add merchandise to their shelves to better compete with the bigger chain stores. According to Joe Melton rumors about an IGA or Pic-Pac replacing Melton Food Mart are wrong and he is overseeing the reopening of Meltons. Watch for grand reopening details here!New Bargain Outlet
A new outlet store is coming to Dixie Highway. Ollie's Bargain Outlet the Mid-Atlantic's largest retailer of close-outs, surplus, and salvage merchandise will be opening next to Target. No exact opening date was given to us from Ollie's main office but renovations are well underway and the new store is expected to be open in early February. Ollie's has 112 stores from New York to Florida.Rant and Rave on new Facebook page about local Businesses
A new Facebook page has been created by Southwest resident Mark Lynch for consumers to list good and bad experiences with local businesses and contractors. Here is Mark's page description and a link if you would like to join the page and list a rant or a rave. From Mark's page: This is a page solely designed to give CONSUMERS a place to share their PERSONAL GOOD / BAD EXPERIENCES with Local Contractors and other Local Businesses. All comments are STRICTLY from those individuals posting said complaints. The ADMINS are NOT LIABLE for ANY comments posted by the Members. This page is open to the PUBLIC & ALL COMMENTS ARE PRESUMED TRUE BASED ON PERSONAL EXPERIENCES DESCRIBED BY THE MEMBERS POSTING SAME. It is preferred that a BBB report has been previously filed. Comments are also welcomed relating to scam experiences that you may have PERSONALLY been a victim from.
If you would like to see what people are saying about area businesses please visit Mark's page. Have you had a good or bad experience you would like others to know about? Post it herehttps://www.facebook.com/groups/273730389348850/
ATTORNEY JOSEPH D. GAINES’ LEGAL MINUTE
CHILD CUSTODY: FATHER’S RIGHTS, GRANDPARENT RIGHTS, AND PROCEDURES
Child custody and visitation continue to be two of the major issues I deal with in my practice. The amount of calls I receive regarding child custody or visitation continues to increase as the economy continues to decline. This article will discuss father’s rights, grandparent’s rights, and what steps need to be taken to (hopefully) obtain or enforce these rights.First, despite the wide belief to the contrary fathers do not have automatic parental rights to their children. Grandparents also do not have automatic rights to their grand children. Mothers are the only parents in Kentucky who are given automatic parental rights upon the birth of their child. Second, fathers must understand that they have no automatic rights to their child but, they may have a legal obligation that starts at birth. In Kentucky, the custodial parent (a legal title given to the parent whom the child lives with) has the right to request back child support to the birth of the child until the child is four years old. This is why it is very important that fathers either seek a paternity test or admit to paternity of their children so that they can quickly consider their legal rights and obligations regarding the child. Third, the steps and procedures needed to obtain these rights and obligations can be confusing, but call me and I will help you every step of the way. Again, time is of the essence so don’t delay upon the birth of your child.Grandparents also do not have automatic rights to their grandchildren. Grandparent rights are also not fundamental to the Kentucky Constitution as parental rights are. However, grandparents can petition the courts to either give them custody of their grandchildren or give the grandparents rights to visit the grandchildren. Grandparents may lose the ability to seek visitation with their grandchildren through the courts if their children’s parental rights have been terminated. Grandparents, it is very important that you seek grandparent rights if the courts are trying to terminate your child’s parental rights to your grandchildren. Call me; I can help you with the steps and procedures needed to obtain these rights. Time may be of the essence for your rights as well.Remember, I am here to help you with all of your family, criminal, bankruptcy, injury, and disability law needs. I am one phone call away. Ask your friends and neighbors. I promise to personally work diligently, efficiently, and prudently on your legal matter until justice has been served. -THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMENT-OTHER ATTORNEYS IN THE FIRM MAY PERFORM SERVICES-Joseph D. Gaines Dunigan & Gorski, P.S.C. 821 S. Second Street (502) 569-6795 joedangaines@aol.com Joseph sueforyou Gaines (Facebook)Award-winning chef and NY Times bestselling author Gabrielle Hamilton
Main Library, Saturday, January 28, 2 p.m. 3O1 York Street
Before world-class chef Gabrielle Hamilton opened her acclaimed New York restaurant Prune, she spent 20 years trying to find purpose and meaning in her life. Hamilton’s New York Times bestselling memoir, Blood, Bones & Butter, tells her unconventional story through the many kitchens she has inhabited over the years. The event is free, but tickets are required; order online or call 574-1644.A Wild, Wild Rumpus
Saturday, January 28, 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. “Let the wild rumpus begin!” Children and families will enjoy a special reading of Where the Wild Things Are performed by Stage One Family Theatre, get a chance to meet Max and one of the Wild Things, and create wild crafts with the Speed Art Museum. Main Library, 3O1 York StreetMobile Dental Unit is Back
The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness Mobile Dental Unit is now accepting new patients! The Mobile Dental Unit will be available for appointments at the Southwest Government Center (7219 Dixie Highway) on Mondays and Wednesdays between 8:00am and 4:30pm. Emergency dental services for adults are provided. Patients pay $10 at the time of service and the remaining balance is based on a sliding income scale. Call (502) 574-6688 to schedule an appointment. See the attached flyer for more information and locations. Source Councilwoman Vicki Aubrey WelchZoo Events
Breakfast with the Orangutans /February 18, (8:30 – 10 a.m.)
Cost: (Individual): Regular $20; Members $15 /(Family of 4): Regular $70; Members $50 / (additional participants $10 each)
Families will be able to explore the world of orangutans while dining. A simple continental breakfast will be served while the orangutans eat their breakfast too. A keeper will join the group and share information about orangutan behavior and what it is like to work with these intelligent animals!
Breakfast with the Bears/ March 10, (8:30–10 a.m.)
Cost: (Individual): Regular $20; Members $15/ (Family of 4): Regular $70; Members $50 (additional participants $10 each) Kids are encouraged to bring their own Teddy Bear for this class, where they will learn about polar and grizzly bears. Hands-on activities will take place along with a simple continental breakfast served in the new classroom in Glacier Run.
Volunteer to Help Protect our Woodlands
Come out to volunteer to help keep our parks healthy and green! For dates and to register, call 456-8125 or visit www.olmstedparks.org.HEMINGWAY & TRAVELSTEAD
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Jan. 25th at 12noon: FABPA (Fairdale Auburndale Business & Professionals Association) monthly meeting at the Aahmed Grotto in Fairdale. Light lunch provided by Grotto for donations.
Feb 3rd 9:30am to 2:30pm: Auburndale Elementary Health Fair, 5749 New Cut Road. Stop by the District 13 table and say hello!
Feb. 10th 8:30am to 3:30pm: District 13 Breast Cancer Screening and Health Fair at Blessed Theresa of Calcutta Church (903 Fairdale Road). Mammograms for women 40 and over and free health screenings and information. Call 762-1410 for mammogram appointments – no cost to program eligible women without insurance, insurance filed for women with coverage.
Valentine's Day Dinner
Tuesday, February 14, 7:00 pm. Southwest Assembly of God, 4998 Valley Station Road holds it's second annual, Valentine Day dinner. Open to the public, this night is filled with fun, prizes, entertainment. Reservations are required. Call 935.3257 for tickets.
Feb. 16th 11:30am-1:00pm: IABA (Iroquois Area Business Association) location and speaker TBA.
Feb. 22nd 12noon: FABPA (Fairdale Auburndale Business & Professionals Association) monthly meeting at the Aahmed Grotto in Fairdale. Light lunch provided by Grotto for donations.
Feb. 27th at 7pm: Scottsdale Neighborhood Association Meeting at Firefighters Local #345 Gym, 400 Bakers Lane.
Feb. 28th at 6:30pm: Fairdale Lions Club meeting at Clubhouse on Mitchell Hill Rd. Home-cooked dinner for $6 then meeting at 7pm.
Feb. 29th 9:00am-2:00pm: Riverport Business Association Vendor Fair – Health, Wellness & Safety Expo at 9001 Cane Run Road, Suite C.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Did you serve in Desert Storm, anywhere in Korea, Iraq or Afghanistan? If so, we want YOU to be a part of our family. Who are we? We are the men and women of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, a national veterans organization who has stood up for our overseas veterans since 1899. Neighborhood posts are located throughout the Louisville metro area, including ones in Valley Station, PRP and Shively. For more information on the VFW and how to find the one nearest you, visit us on the web at www.vfw.org. "It's not the price you pay to join -
It's the price you've paid to become eligible."
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Batt & Putt (Dixe Hwy)
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American
Applebees
Bob Evans
Frisch's Big Boy
Golden Corral
Hooters
KFC ( Valley Station)
Logan's Steakhouse
McDonalds
Moby Dick (12416 Dixie Hwy)
O'Charleys
Popeye's Chicken and Biscuits (Dixie Hwy)
Steak n' Shake
Texas Roadhouse
Waffle House
Bakerys
Bar-B-Que
Mark's Feed Store
Chinese
China Dragon (Terry Road)
Coffee
Starbucks
Ice Cream
Valley Station Dairy Freeze
Italian
Fazolis
Mexican
El Nopal (New Cut Road)
Tumbleweed
Qdoba
PIZZA
Mr. Gattis
Dominoes
Pizza Hut
Papa Johns
Sports Bars
Spectators Bar & Grill (Auburndale Shopping Ctr)
Hooters
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Louisville, KY 40213
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Bait Shop
Car Wash
Child Care
Dentists
Doctors
Drycleaning
Greenwood Drycleaners
Education
Fishing
Grocery
Melton's
Haircuts
Ken's Haircutting (W.Pages Lane)
SportsClips Haircuts (Dixie Hwy)
First Class Nails Hair Tanning (Shively)
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Insurance
Motorcycle Repair
Nail Salons
Pet Grooming
5209 Dixie Highway
Louisville, KY 40216
448-9555
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