Fischer answers your Questions By Keith Salyer
We recently asked our readers to submit questions for Greg Fischer, the Democratic nominee for mayor of Louisville. I recently sat down with Mr. Fischer to present these questions as well as a few of my own. The subjects ranged from merger to garbage.One reader who lives in Valley Station asked about garbage and recycling pick up. She wanted to know why people in her area do not receive the same services as those in other areas. “What was the point of merger?” she asked. Apparently, even though the City of Louisville and Jefferson County merged seven years ago to become “Metro Louisville,” there still remains a difference in certain services. Fischer began by pointing out that while many agencies and departments, such as police and fire departments came together, some services did not. There are also cities such as St. Matthews, Jeffersontown, and Shively who wanted to keep the services they already had. He explains that there is still an “Urban Service District” and residents in this district (basically the “City”) are still receiving the same services. They are also paying more in taxes to pay for these services than those in Valley Station, for example. So, in order for Valley Station and other areas in southwest Louisville to receive garbage and recycling pickup without being charged, they would have to raise their taxes to pay for them. It was suggested that there be one provider for the entire Metro area, but that is not likely to happen. However, Fischer would like to see areas contracting out services such as garbage pickup to areas such as Valley Station. This would be something that would have to be approved by the residents in that area.A question I hear quite a bit when I am out and about south/southwest Louisville concerns more “higher end” department stores and restaurants. Fischer hears this a lot too…in fact he anticipated my question before it was even asked. Another reader wants to know: “why can’t we get better department stores and dining (in the Dixie Highway area) and what would he (Fischer) do to make it happen?” Fischer pointed out (and The Local Weekly has reported) the opening of several new restaurants in the area which residents have been asking about for years. The best example of this would be QDoba which reported record sales in their first month which surpassed all other stores across the country. “South/southwest Louisville is definitely an underserved market,” Fischer remarks. However, he believes the response from residents to places like QDoba proves that there is support for new businesses that come to the Dixie Highway area. National chains of restaurants and department stores do their research however before making the decision to open a new store in a certain area. One of the primary predictors on how well a department store such as Macy’s (for example) would do is based on credit card activity. Apparently such activity is less in the Shively, PRP, Valley Station etc. areas than in others such as the “east end.” People in south/southwest Louisville apparently tend to use cash more than in other areas.Another reader asks: “What plans would you have to revitalize and create jobs in Louisville Riverport?” Mr. Fischer is a businessman and plans to bring his success and experience to all areas of Metro Louisville. Jobs and the economy are at the top of his list of priorities. He believes that Riverport still has a lot to offer despite losing some businesses and jobs in the last several years. However, there are still approximately 6,000 jobs in that warehouse district, as well as a large available workforce.Plans are already in progress and Fischer hopes to expand on making the Riverport/Greenbelt area a more attractive place for new businesses to relocate. He also feels that the Greenbelt needs to be made safer and “greener.” With overall improvements such as the bicycle loop being completed, he sees this entire area as a showcase for what southwest Louisville has to offer to new businesses and residents. Greg Fischer believes that a mayor can and should set the “environment” to get things done, particularly in the area of job growth. He wants to make it easier for people to start up new family businesses and make capital more available to all local businesses. It has been said for a long time that the “south end” has been ignored in many ways by Metro Government. There is a lot happening in this area of Louisville though. I see it everyday driving up and down Dixie Highway, but I also know that south/southwest Louisville can and should be more attractive to new businesses of all kinds. As Fischer puts it, “as the quality of life continues to improve in all areas of Metro Louisville, so will the quality of new companies, businesses and jobs.” He believes that Louisville can and will be able to compete with any city in the country. “I will be a mayor for the entire city, creating jobs and safe, vibrant neighborhoods, from PRP to Prospect, Russell to Fern Creek,” is Fischer’s promise if elected mayor.Finally, Fischer plans to do “more with less,” while also bringing honesty and accountability to Metro government. As a businessman, Fischer will consider the citizens of Louisville as his “customers” and he intends to provide the best “customer service” possible.Labor Day at Fort Duffield
Kentucky's largest and best-preserved Civil War earthen fortification sits 300 feet above the small river town of West Point, in Northern Hardin County, Kentucky just outside Jefferson County off U.S. Hwy 31W/Dixie Hwy. It was built in the fall of 1861 to protect Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman's supply base in West Point at the confluence of the Salt and Ohio Rivers.The Labor Day Living History program at Fort Duffield is an educational and entertaining experience for the whole family. Union and Confederate reenactors bring to life the history of one of Kentucky's nearly forgotten Civil War treasurers and the daily life of the Civil War soldier. The day will include continuous presentations on weapons & uniforms, Infantry Firings, Civil War Music Concert by the 1st Kentucky Brigade Band, 3 PM. Actors will be portraying, Gov & Mrs. (Lucinda) John LaRue Helm, Portrayed by Steve & Lisa Lindsey of Elizabethtown, KY Gov. & Mrs. Helm will talk to visitors about their loyalty to preserving the Union and the conflict caused by their son Ben Hardin Helm who became a Confederate General. The day will also include Monie Matthews, Historian & Story Teller, Souvenirs, food and Fun for All Ages.Schedule:
FORT DUFFIELD LABOR DAY LIVING HISTORY
Monday, September 6, 2010, 12 Noon - 5 PM, There is a suggested donation of $3.00 per person or $7.00 per family (parents and all children under age 18). All proceeds benefit the continuing restoration, maintenance and interpretation of Fort Duffield. The entrance to Fort Duffield is on Dixie Highway (U.S. 31W) at Salt River Dr. just 7.5 miles south of the Gene Snyder Freeway (Hwy 841) and 9 miles north of the main entrance to Fort Knox. Shuttle service is available for those unable to walk the 1/4 mile trail to the fort. Take a virtual tour of Fort Duffield online at http://fortduffield.t35.com/ For information or to arrange group tours, contact: Fort Duffield Heritage Committee (502) 922-4574 or FortDuffield@insightbb.com Visit historic West Point, Kentucky on line at www.westpointky.org
8th Annual ChiliFest By Jim Lyman
The St. Stephen United Church of Christ 8th Annual Chilifest will be held on Saturday September 25th from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. St. Stephen is located at 1875 Farnsley Road . This annual event has something for everyone. There will be a variety of silent auction theme baskets, games, white elephant/yard sale, face painting and children’s crafts for the kids, door prizes, and a hole-in-one contest. There will be live entertainment by 1st Impressions Band performing from 5-6:30 p.m. The highlight of this event though is the CHILI. Each year the church goes through about 25 gallons of delicious chili. In addition, there will be chili dogs, hot dogs, turkey sandwiches, chicken wings, chips, pie, cake, coffee, tea, & lemonade for sale. There is no admission charge to this event.This yearly fundraiser provides the church an opportunity to reach out to local neighbors, and beyond. Proceeds from this event allow St. Stephen to continue their financial support of a wide variety of local community programs and organizations, including Shively Area Ministries, Wayside Christian Mission, Brooklawn Child & Family Services, Plymouth Community Renewal Center , and the Center for Women & Families. Please come join us in the fun and help us continue to help others. Thank you for your support. JCPS Board will Raise Taxes
The Education Board of Jefferson County Public Schools Voted 6-1 in favor of the proposed 3 cents increase to assessed value for real estate and personal property. If your home is worth $100,000 than you will be paying an extra $30 a year in property tax. The board has raised taxes three years in a row to balance their budget. What do you think about the increase? Let us hear from you! This is an investment in our future. Louisville's kids deserve the best. I support our teachers!! Anonymous
Another Dollar Store By Trevor Hemingway
We have reported in the past about the new Dollar Store being built next to PRP Skate Zone on Dixie Highway and the new Family Dollar that is planned for the vacant lot between Aldi and Sears Essentials on Dixie Highway too. Another new Dollar General Store is under construction and going up quick. The newest location will be 7879 3rd Street Road not far from Valley View Church. This newest dollar store will be the seventeenth for the Southwest area.Sister Beans to Reopen By Keith Salyer
The Local Weekly recently reported that Sister Beans Coffee House will be moving to a new location. The last day at the current location at Manslick and Gagel will be Saturday, August 21. They will reopen at the new location across from Iroquois Park on Thursday, September 2.The owners of Sister Beans are very excited about the new building which is much bigger and the new addition of a drive-thru. They will continue to offer their assortment of coffees and after Labor Day ice cream will also be available.Corky and his staff look forward to seeing his current customers as well as newcomers in the Iroquois Park area. Support local businesses!Sister Beans’ new spot is at 5225 New Cut Road. For more info call: 502-364-0082 or go to their website at: sisterbeans.org.Book Signing By Keith Salyer
Local author James Markert will be having a book signing for “The Requiem Rose: A Waverly Hills Story” on August 28 from 5 to 7 PM at Destinations Booksellers, 604 East Spring St. in New Albany. For more information call: 812-944-5116 or go to their website: destinationsbooksellers.com. Yarmuth visits Dream Team By Keith Salyer
Third District Congressman, John Yarmuth was a special guest of the Southwest Dream Team on Monday, August 16. Yarmuth said he only had a few minutes to talk but ended up speaking and answering questions for close to an hour. It was nice to listen to a “politician” who could answer questions in ways that can be understood and made sense.His primary topic was the economy of course, which is also the pressing issue of most Americans these days. Mr. Yarmuth helped expel some of the “mis-information” (read: lies by Republicans) concerning the state of the nation’s economy. He was also very honest and sincere when he said he is not optimistic and that we may be in for “another couple of years of less than exciting news about the economy.” It may sound simple and maybe it is, but Mr. Yarmuth boiled it down to, “the only way the economy will get better is to reduce unemployment, make more money and spend more.”The economy, according to Yarmuth, is 75% driven by consumer spending. Despite what some think and say, the United States has the lowest rate in years right now and government is spending more while taking in less. According to Yarmuth, 90% of the people in this country have not seen an increase in their income in 10 years. Health care premiums have risen so much that they basically have eaten up any pay increases.As far as unemployment today, Yarmuth commented that big businesses and huge corporations are figuring out ways to make do with fewer employees. In some cases they end up doing even better and therefore have no reason to hire these people back or create any new jobs.Mr. Yarmuth does believe that “green” jobs and focusing on education are the keys to more employment opportunities and an improved economy. He is optimistic about the “green jobs” that are already being created and will be created as the U.S. continues to develop more environmentally friendly materials, buildings, cars, etc.When Mr. Yarmuth was asked about what he thinks of “growing government” (a big concern for some Americans right now). His response was short and to the point and based on factual statistics…in 1992 the overall number of government employees made up approximately 16% of the workforce; the most recent statistics show a decrease in those numbers down to about 12%.The September Southwest Dream Team meeting will welcome Jackie Green, Independent candidate for mayor and Todd Lally, Republican candidate for 3rd district congressman.The SWDT will also be hosting a mayoral debate sometime in October and their goal is to have their new banner up in Valley Station around that time also.Fischer to open New Offices
Greg Fischer will open his West and Southwest headquarters this Saturday with a celebration that includes food and music. “I invite the public to tour our new offices, to enjoy some great food and to hear about my vision for Louisville,” Fischer said. “I will be the mayor for every neighborhood, from PRP to Prospect, Russell to Fern Creek.” The West Headquarters, located at 24th and W. Broadway, will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bar-b-que legend Clarence Yancey will be cooking and serving his famous dishes. The Southwest Headquarters, at 9301 Dixie Highway, will be open from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and include food prepared by Melton’s Food Mart in Valley Station.People can meet and mingle with Fischer, as well as elected officials from across Louisville, and talk to them about issues and concerns facing their neighborhoods and the city. Supporters may also pick-up yard signs and bumper stickers, and “Fischer for Mayor” T-shirts will be on sale. *Press Release from Fischer CampaignBelterra Trip
St. Mary’s HealthCare Auxiliary fundraiser trip to Belterra Casino is Wednesday, September 8, 2010. Join us for a fun day! Boarding at 8:30 am at the parking lot of Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, 3509 Taylor Blvd, departure at 9 am, and returning approximately at 5:30 pm. Call 361-6744 for a registration form. Cost is $20.00, includes Motorcoach transportation, $10 in casino cash, and lots of fun and games on the bus! Proceeds benefit the renovation of the Emergency Department at Sts. Mary & Elizabeth Hospital. Come join us!Nursing Home District Ombudsman Program
Trains volunteers to help protect the rights and dignity of nursing home residents. For more information please call 637-9786 Birthday Party for AL
Our friend Allen Pendleton will be 55 years old on September 28 and Beef O’Brady’s will be hosting a fundraiser/birthday party with 10% of all proceeds going to the Allen Pendleton Transplant Fund. Al and his wife Gayle want to invite family, friends, and supporters to a celebration of a new beginning. Allen’s liver transplant was a success, he is recovering well and his outlook is good. However, the medical costs continue and will continue the rest of his life.Allen and Gayle would also like to thank everyone for the calls, cards and donations since the transplant. They also want to express their appreciation to everyone at Shively Baptist Church for their cards and prayers.The Pendletons need your help, so come out to Beef O’Brady’s on Tuesday, September 28 at 3101 South Second Street (near U of L) from 11:00 am to close. Enjoy some good food, have a beer, and celebrate the birthday that Allen thought he wouldn’t live to see. Just tell them you’re there for Allen Pendleton’s fundraiser.Reader's Comments
I'm glad the metro council is stepping up to solve property issues in Louisville. I hope this extends to the Shively council as well. We need to make homeowners responsible . We need to step up and make those who rent houses out responsible for making sure renters keep property clean, mowed, and grass trimmed from property lines. Trees left to grow into neighbors yards for others to be made to endure cost of trimming. Its like me buying a tree and planting on the property line and knocking on neighbors door saying---I've planted a tree on the line, now you have to maintain it for me. Now does that seem right to you?We need to work with the Humane society and Metro animal services on picking up cats roaming neighborhoods people have put out of they're house. If you don't want your animals, find a home for them. We here in Shively are tired of cleaning up after them, feeding them. Be responsible. Animals deserve better then this. I will continue to work with State Representatives and Shively on these issues to make our city a better, less stressful place to live.Beverly Nunn
Just wanted to tell you, the Local Weekly provides good news about Southwest Jeff. Co. A lot of things I wouldn't have know about if not for your reporting, keep up the good work--hope you are around a long, long time. Thanks Marcy
Elevator for Dixie Elementary By Keith Salyer
Dixie Elementary School is one of seven multi-story schools without an elevator. Principal Stephanie Allen says, “We have faced challenges in the past accommodating those with mobility difficulties or those who have suffered injuries due to accidents.”
By mid September, that will change when the new elevator just off the school’s main lobby should be in full operation.
In 1990, when the Americans with Disabilities Act was passed, there were 99 schools in need of elevators. By 2012, all JCPS schools will have elevators installed.
The elevators will also be of assistance to teachers, volunteers and visitors who have trouble managing the stairs.
A Showroom Shine By Keith Salyer
Husband and wife team Donna and Johnnie Wood have spent the last four years building their auto detailing business. While other local shops have been going out of business, Fat Boyz Auto Detailing has continued to satisfy new and regular customers alike. The two actually have 15 years of auto detailing experience and it shows in the quality of their work. “We are very proud of our business,” Donna tells me. The shop averages about a car a day in order to take their time with your vehicle. Fat Boyz takes care of your car as if it was their own and they work hard to find you the best prices on parts and accessories. Along with detailing your car, Fat Boyz has a certified mechanic for any of your other car troubles. They are fully insured and offer a Satisfaction Guarantee. Fat Boyz also differs from some other shops because their prices include everything – there are no added costs. Prices for detailing range from $85 to $105 depending on the size of your vehicle. Fat Boyz says “No car too big or too small!” For more information call: Daytime, 408-3645 ; Evenings, 742-6200 and www,freewebs.com/fatboyzautodetailing or fatboyzautodetailing@insightbb.com
Update on new Dollar General Store By Keith Salyer
The old Salvation Army Thrift Store at 7846 Dixie Highway is being converted into a Dollar General Store. Work began last week on the new store which will share the building with the new PRP Skate Zone.Ed Alvey Sr., recent owner of the building says there was much interest in the site when the thrift store closed down and he never even had to advertise it. He says there is also interest in some of his other properties including the site located across from the old K-Mart that is now a bingo hall. Alvey says he won’t give it away yet, but developers want to put a restaurant there.Road Improvements on the Way by Keith Salyer
According to the Courier Journal, the Kentucky Department of Highways is planning to spend more than $700,000 on two road projects in southwest Jefferson County.The state legislature approved money for the two projects which include a new access road at Riverside, the Farnsley-Moreman Landing and adding turning signals and lanes at the intersection of St. Andrews Church and St. Anthony Church roads.The Farnsley-Moreman project will provide a direct route from the main campus and the old Aydelott-Rosenberger House and chapel on the northern end of the property. The house and chapel are being developed into an upscale complex for weddings and other special events.Traffic flow will be improved on St. Andrew’s Church Road at the intersection of St. Anthony Church Road. Work could begin by late summer and completed by November.Cane Run Coal Ash Dump By Keith Salyer
LG&E is proposing and expansion of their coal waste storage at their Cane Run Road coal-fired power plant. The new coal ash landfill would be 60 acres and have the capacity to hold 5.7 million cubic yards of coal ash and could reach a height of 14 stories.According to the Environmental Protection Agency, people living near coal ash dumps face a risk of up to a 1 in 50 chance of getting cancer and risk liver, kidney, and lung damage from being exposed to it. The existing coal ash pond is already considered a “high hazard,” meaning a breach would likely cause human death.The Local Weekly would like to know what you think…send your thoughts and opinions to trevor@thelocalweekly.net
To learn more about coal ash, go to: http://www.kftc.org/publications/coal_ash_factsheet%20PDF.pdf
Pat Day to speak at De Sales By Joshua Blandford
One of America’s most successful thoroughbred jockeys, Pay Day established numerous records while based in Kentucky. He is the all-time leading rider at both Churchill Downs and Lexington’s Keeneland. He led the nation in wins in 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1990, 1991. During his 33-year career, Pat won one Kentucky Derby, three Belmont Stakes, four Breeders’ Cup Classics and five Preakness Stakes. He retired in 2005 with career purse earnings of $297,912,019, which ranks No. 1 all-time.Pat was inducted into the National Museum of Racing’s Hall of Fame in 1991. He currently works as a horse industry spokesperson for the Racetrack Chaplaincy of America, a national organization of sanctioned chaplains who seek to provide a Christian message of eternal hope to groups of backstretch workers. More information on the Hall of Honors can be found on our webpage at http://www.desaleshighschool.com/hallofhonors.Ghost Writer by Keith Salyer
James Markert has always wanted to write thrilling stories and has been doing so since his college days at U of L. After having a few other books published, James will have his latest project, “The Requiem Rose: A Waverly Hills Story” hit the bookstores in August. The Requiem Rose is set in 1929 at the infamous Waverly Hills Tuberculosis Sanatorium. Most people in Louisville are familiar with Waverly Hills as being haunted, even getting national and worldwide attention from TV shows like Ghost Hunters. In 1900, Louisville had the worst tuberculosis rate in the country and Waverly was built on one of the highest hills in Jefferson County because it was believed that fresh air was the only cure.There are many stories and legends about Waverly, especially about Room 502, where two nurses were rumored to have committed suicide, and the ghost of a young boy has reportedly been seen many times. There was a supply tunnel that was used to slide dead bodies down to the railroad tracks which was called the body chute and is now known as the Death Tunnel. The roots of these legends are played out in the plot of The Requiem Rose, not to mention a quick scuffle with Al Capone on a night out at the Seelbach Hotel.Markert grew up in the south end just a few hundred yards from De Sales High School where he graduated in 1992. James even worked as a janitor after school to help pay for his tuition. He grew up in a house full of books along with a family of artists and musicians which helped fuel his desire to become a writer. His father is a well known stained glass artist with windows all over the country.James read a lot of Stephen King and Dean Koontz books during high school which obviously had a big influence on his writing. When Markert wasn’t reading and or writing, he was playing tennis in school. Although he chose not to play in college, he was good enough to teach tennis at De Sales and later at Mockingbird Valley Tennis Club. Currently James is a USPTA certified tennis professional at Louisville Tennis Club and spends his summers working with most of the top junior players in southern Indiana.Such an historic and legendary place as Waverly Hills became the perfect location for Markert’s new book. James became fascinated with Waverly Hills while in high school. The abandoned sanatorium could be seen from Dixie Highway and many of his classmates would visit the “haunted” building. James stayed away though and his first visit and tour of Waverly was only about six years ago.The premise of The Requiem Rose is about the tense relationship between Dr. Wolfgang Pike and WWI veteran Tad McVain, who comes to Waverly to die of TB. Dr. Pike was also a priest and musician. Pike’s wife Rose died tragically and his dreams of being the next Mozart led to his desire to write the perfect requiem for his late wife. McVain just happened to be a concert pianist at one time, but no longer plays due to losing three fingers in the war. Dr. Pike believes McVain showing up at the sanatorium is a sign from God to use his writing talents along with McVain’s piano skills to use music to try to heal his patients. But things aren't always what they seem on the wooded hillside when the past comes back to haunt them all.While Requiem is more of an historical drama and not a “ghost story,” Markert’s follow up, The Book of Jonah is. At the end of Requiem we are introduced to the character of Jonah--a teenager with a painful disease who paints with his fingers and eventually dies at the sanatorium. After dying of TB at Waverly, Jonah returns as a ghost to tell people the story of his life.Markert didn’t really know much about ghosts until his visit to Waverly and his research on the subject since then. So, in his writings, James says he is “making up my own ghost world, sort of like Anne Rice did with Vampires.” According to him, ghosts have no feeling, in their fingers for example. However, Jonah does and is able to hold a pen and write. He has spent the past seventy years as a ghost, penning the life stories of other ghosts, and he stores all the weathered manuscripts in the basement of Waverly Hills. James hopes to "find" one of those stories per year.James and Craig Miller, a local director/producer, is interested in working on a possible TV series which would incorporate the characters in Requiem and The Book of Jonah. Markert says he sees it as “E.R. meets Lost meets Deadwood.” The two are also in the process of developing a screenplay/comedy written by James and his brothers with the tentative title “Tan Lines and Tennis Balls.” Obviously Markert has an interesting sense of humor to go along with his fascination with things that are scary and full of suspense.“The Requiem Rose: A Waverly Hills Story,” will be in all local bookstores including Carmichael ’s. Markert’s first book signing for Requiem will take place at the independent bookstore Destinations in New Albany sometime in August.For more information go to JamesMarkertBooks.com which also has a link to his publisher, Butler Books.
Our Best Restaurant Update
What happened to the plans for an Our Best Restaurant near Stonestreet Road? It would definitely fill a need out here in Neverland. M. Kopatz 40216.....Plans for Our Best Restaurant have stalled due to the poor economy. There is no word on if or when it will be built.Did you know? By Keith Salyer
A new Dollar General Store will be located in the old Salvation Army building next to PRP Skate Zone at 7846 Dixie Highway. The Local Weekly will keep you posted on the opening date and when hiring begins.Did you know that the first Dollar General Store opened in Scottsville, Kentucky, on June 1, 1955? The stores were actually founded in 1939 by Cal Turner in Scottsville and called J.L. Turner & Son, Wholesale. The original concept was that no item would cost no more than one dollar, similar to today’s “Everything is a Dollar” stores.The idea was a huge success and J.L Turner and his son Cal converted all of their stores to retail and the switch resulted in sales topping the $2 million mark by the early 1950s.Cal Turner took over the business in 1964 when his father J.L. died and it became Dollar General Corporation. Then in 1977, Cal Jr. succeeded his father as President of Dollar General until his retirement in 2002. By this time the company had grown to more than 6,000 stores with sales of $6 billion. Currently, the chain operates 8,414 stores in 35 U.S. states.Another interesting connection that Dollar General has had for years is with motor sports. The company is involved with NASCAR and is the current sponsor for the #32 Braun Racing Nationwide Series team. Dollar General has also been active in the IZOD IndyCar Series since 2008 as the primary sponsor for owner/driver Sarah Fisher. What's Coming?A new Dollar General Store will be locating in the vacant space next to PRP Skate Zone at 7846 Dixie Highway. We will keep you updated on when the store will open and when hiring begins.Reader's Comments
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For three days in September you can get free health services at Freedom Hall. September 17th through the 19th Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corps will hold an "expedition" for the Metro Louisville area. All services are completely free of charge. Dentists, Doctors, and Ophthalmologists will be on hand to perform free services to those who need immediate care and cannot afford to pay hefty health care costs. Go to www.ramusa.org to find out more about the volunteer corps and for updates on the expedition.Volunteer to Help Protect our Woodlands
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Boot Camp
Shively Park, Saturdays and Sundays, Time: 8:00am
Fitness Boot Camp every Saturday and Sunday, 8am at Shively Park, cost is $10 a class, 1st class free. Class meets at 8am
Beechmont Open Air Market
Every. Saturday, 8:00am to 12:00pm
Southern Parkway at Wellington.
Parents Without Partners, Inc.
Dance Every Tuesday Nite 8PM-11PM
Open To The Public-VFW Post # 8639 Okolona
4205 Lambert Rd. Lou.,Ky. 40219
DJ or Band Info:Judi Lear 502-301-0701
Southwest Youth Soccer Registrations
For the Fall 2010 season. We accept children ages 3 to 18 and adults 18 and over. Cost is $60.00 (age 3) and $70.00 (ages 3 to 18). Cost for adult league is $40.00 per player. We are located in Sun Valley Park, off Ashby Lane. Please contact Trish Nichols @ 641-2042 or visit our website @ www.SWYSL.com
for more information.
HOG WILD DANCE
Every Saturday from 8 pm to Midnight
Enjoy music by the Hog Wild Band in the back hall.
Stay cool Inside and have a bite to eat.
Millcreek VFW #5421, 7111 Lower Hunter Trace
Southwest Farmers Market
The Southwest Farmers Market is held every Saturday from June to October from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Valley High School parking lot off Dixie Highway.
Vendors Needed for St. Peter the Apostle Gift & Craft Show
To be held November 13th at 7818 Columbine Dr.
9:00 am -2:00 pm followed by Fall Festival
For booth rental call 937-5920, ext. 10 Beverly or ext. 12 Irene
Nursing Home District Ombudsman Program
Trains volunteers to help protect the rights and dignity of nursing home residents. For more information please call 637-9786
YARD SALE
Saturday, September 4th, 8 am to 2 pm
Clothes, Toys, Furniture, Appliances, Dishes, Books, Tools, and Much More. For more info. call Kathy at 935-1313 Ext. 206
Beechland Baptist Church Family Life Center,
4613 Greenwood Road
Western Square Dancing Open House
No dance experience required. It’s a fun, healthy cardio-vascular way for you to get exercise, make new friends and enjoy a great hobby. 2 hours of dancing equals 8 miles walking. Ideal for those who say I can’t dance, I have two left feet and first time dancing people. Come join us at our open house Sept. 4 at Midlane Park Presbyterian Church, 6209 Six Mile Lane, Lou. Ky. at 8:00 P.M. For more information contact Mary at (502)-633-4268.
Bowl-A-Rama
Ruff Riders Bowl-A-Rama & Raffle Ticket Fundraiser for the American Cancer Society.
Friday, September 10, 9pm to Midnight
Strike & Spare Family Fun Center, 3950 Park Dr in Shively
Cost: $10 includes shoe rental
Contact Denise Willis 291-2958 for more information.
End of Summer Party
September 11, 2 PM
Corn Hole, Pull Tabs, Music, Pony Bingo, Cake Wheel, Door Prizes, Dunking Booth, Food from 5pm to 7pm, Music by Fast Forward Band 8 pm, Capital Prizes of $3000! No Coolers but bring your chairs and stay all day! VFW Post #1181, 6518 Blevins Gap Rd, 933-1181 Admission $5
COMMUNITY WIDE YARD SALE
Saturday, September 11
NEW BETHEL CHURCH
4998 Valley Station Rd
Louisville, KY 40272
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Beginning Adult Pottery Classes
The Metro Arts Center, 8360 Dixie Highway
10 weeks for $110
September 14 - November 16 (Tuesdays 10:30-1:30 p.m.)
September 14 - November 16 (Tuesday 6-9 p.m.)
September 15 - November 17 (Wednesday 6-9 p.m.)
September 15 - November 18 (Thursday 6-9 p.m.)
St. Peter's Car Show
September 18th, 10am-3pm
8110 St. Andrews Church Road
Great cars and trucks, door prizes. bake sale, activities for children, inflatables, and a police helicopter to climb in.
21st Anniversary
Come help us celebrate! September 19th Sons of Liberty of Stanton, KY will be singing at 10:30 am followed by morning worship, dinner, and fun, fellowship, fun and games. For information call 447-9566
Open Door Baptist Church, 4517 Crawford Ave
Christian Academy Southwest Campus
"Community Art & Craft Fair"
8307 St Andrews Church Road
Saturday, September 25
9:00 a.m to 4:00 p.m.
The eighth grade class of Christian Academy of Louisville’s Southwest Campus is planning an educational trip to Washington, D.C. in May 2011. To raise funds to help offset expenses of the trip, they are hosting a community Art and Craft Fair on Saturday, September 25, 2010. The Art and Craft Fair will include handmade art and crafts items for sale, a silent auction, customer drawing and concessions. This community event is in its fifth year of providing a quality art and craft fair for Southwest Louisville. If you need additional information, please contact Linda Leanhart at 550-7849.
St. Stephen United Church of Christ
8th Annual Chilifest
Will be held on Saturday September 25th from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. St. Stephen is located at 1875 Farnsley Road . This annual event has something for everyone. There will be a variety of silent auction theme baskets, games, white elephant/yard sale, face painting and children’s crafts for the kids, door prizes, and a hole-in-one contest. There will be live entertainment by 1st Impressions Band performing from 5-6:30 p.m.
St. Thomas More Church Community Yard Sale
Location:6105 S Third Street
Date:October 2, 2010
Time:8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Space available for $20 rental fee in front or side parking lot. All space is on first come first serve basis. No electricty. Concessions available. High traffic area. Info call: Benida Crask @ 366-1463.
The Girls and Guys too Festival
to benefit Breast Cancer Research
Saturday, October, 2, 2010 from 7 pm to 11 pm
Churchill Downs VFW Post 2921, 2902 7th Street Road
Admission is free. Door prizes, receive an extra ticket for wearing pink. Basket Raffles-$1 a chance. Live Band - Yesterday's Wine
Cash Bar, Refreshments. Must be 21 to attend.
Everyone Welcome.
TRIAD Senior Day Out 2010
Kentucky International Convention Center
Tuesday, October 5th
8:00 AM - 1:30 PM
(Registration Begins at 7:30 AM at the Market Street Entrance)
25th Southwest Community Festival
Golf Scramble
Friday, August 20th
Lunch - 12:30, 1:30 pm Shotgun Start
Sun Valley Golf Course, 6506 Bethany Lane
2nd Annual Kentucky Telco Balloon Glow
Saturday, October 3rd, Time TBA
Meijer Parking Lot, Dixie Hwy
Spelling Bee
Thursday, October 7th, 6 pm
Farnsley Middle School
Bean Soup, Cornbread, & Square Dancers
Friday, October 8th, 5:30-7:30 pm
Sun Valley Community Center
6505 Bethany Lane
Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, October 9th, 8 am
Sun Valley Community Center, 6505 Bethany Lane
2010 Southwest Communtiy Festival
25th Anniversary
Saturday, October 9th
Sun Valley Park, 6506 Bethany lane
One Night With You Band
featuring Donnie Middleton & Bobby Flood performing The Blues Brothers, Rod Stewart, and Elvis
Saturday, October 9th, 8 pm to Midnight
Admission $10 Each, VFW Post #1181
6518 Blevins Gap Rd, 933-1181 Public Invited! Lets Party!
NORTH IROQUOIS NEIGHBORHOOD
ASSOCIATION (NINA)
You are invited come and join us, WHEN: The 2nd Monday of the Month
TIME: 7:00 pm PLACE: Jewish Hospital & St. Mary’s Healthcare
4402 Churchman Ave, Medical Plaza I-Conference Room
*Meet your neighbors *Have a voice in your community
*Learn about City Government, Community Planning,
Safety and Crime prevention & Beautification Projects
For more information contact:
President, Robbie Barker 368-8857 --Vice President, Vickie James 366-9618
6505 Bethany Lane, 40272, 502-937-8802
3920 Dixie Highway 574-1730
10375 Dixie Hwy
601 W. Woodlawn
Rauch Planetarium
Women's Round Table
2nd Wednesday of every month. 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Kentucky Telco, Corner of Greenbelt and Greenwood Rd,
7215 Riverport Plaza Dr
Business women and Entrepreneurs welcome, Refreshments Provided!
Contact SharonYates at 502-719-1228
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."
Collide
Shively Christian Church, Sunday evenings, Begins: 6:21 pm
Collide is a brand new way to experience Church. There are not ties, no pews, no hymnbooks. We want you to come just as you are, even if that means you come in your work clothes & boots. If you haven't been to church, or walked away a long time ago, we'd love to have you come and give God a second chance. He's ready to give you one, too. More info online @ www.shivelychristian.com
or 447.3336 ask for Ben or Geoff
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LOCAL GUIDE
to South End Fun and Recreation
Shooter's Indoor Golf
Batt & Putt (Dixe Hwy)
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Movies
Where To Eat?
Click on links for directions
American
KFC ( Valley Station)
Hooters
Moby Dick (12416 Dixie Hwy)
Hometown Buffet
Popeye's Chicken and Biscuits (Dixie Hwy)
Beef O Brady's (Valley Station Rd)
Texas Roadhouse
Logan's Steakhouse
Steak n' Shake
Rumballs Family Restaurant (Lower Hunters Trace)
Bakerys
Bar-B-Que
Chinese
China Dragon (Terry Road)
Ice Cream
Treat Ur Self (Lower Hunters Trace)
Italian
Fazolis
Mexican
El Nopal (New Cut Road)
Mexico Tipico (Dixie Hwy)
Tumbleweed
PIZZA
Mr. Gattis
Bonnie & Clydes
Sports Bars
Shooter's Indoor Golf
Spectators Bar & Grill (Auburndale Shopping Ctr)
Business Directory
Click on links for more information
Accounting
3201 Fern Valley Rd Ste 110
Louisville, KY 40213
968-1892 Email: bheming@bellsouth.net
Appliance Repair
A All Appliance Service 937-3535969-2477
969-2477363-4121
Audiology
Auto Detail
R&M Detailing and Window Tinting 821-9102
Auto Repair & Towing
N&V Auto Repair Service
B & C Junk Removal & Towing
Bait Shop
Car Wash
Child Care
4100 Lentz Ave
Louisville, KY 40215
368-3488
Dentists
4215 Hillview Avenue
Louisville, KY 40216
447.7313
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)
Hair V
Insurance
Motorcycle Repair
Nail Salons
Pet Grooming
5209 Dixie Highway
Louisville, KY 40216
448-9555
Printing
Veterinarians
Window Tinting
R&M Detailing and Window Tinting 821-9102
IROQUOIS AMPHITHEATER EVENTS
Monday, August 30
Monday Movie - Mystery Science Theater 3000 (PG-13)
Free. 8 p.m.
Saturday, September 11
Movie Night – “Mama Mia” – 8 p.m. Free. (PG-13)
Monday, September 13
Monday Movie - Superman (PG)
Free. 8 p.m.
Monday, September 20
Monday Movie - The Jerk (R)
Free. 8 p.m.
Monday, September 27
Monday Movie - Death on the Nile (PG)
Free. 8 p.m.
Wednesday, August 11
Production Simple and Sherpa Concerts presents -
The Black Keys w/special guests the Morning Benders
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets: $28 advance, $30 day of show - available at ear X-tacy, Ticketfly, and at the venue day of show.
Friday, September 10
Production Simple and Sherpa Concerts presents -
Corey Smith, with special guest TBA
Doors open at 7 p.m.
Tickets: $15 early bird, $20 advance, $25 day of show - available at ear X-tacy, Ticketfly, and at the venue day of show.
Sunday, September 12
The Monarchs
5 p.m.
Free!
Sunday, September 19 - Music Theatre Louisville
