Sun Valley Health Fair

Senior citizens in Southwestern Louisville have a chance to take advantage of a special health fair provided by the Sun Valley Community Center which will get underway on Thursday, November 18th.

“This is a chance for senior citizens to get some very valuable information about healthy lifestyles,” says Councilman Bob Henderson (D-14). “The Center has gathered several different agencies and groups in one place to provide information and in some cases free screenings.”

Among the groups on hand, Humana, Gilda’s Club of Louisville, Silver Sneakers and the Department of Public Health and Wellness. The Health Fair will be held from 10:00am to 1:00pm.

The Sun Valley Center will be providing lunch as long as reservations are made in advance. The number for the Center is 937-8802.

“For those seniors who take advantage of the health fair will also have a chance to see and learn more about the various programs offered by this great Community Center,” says Henderson. “There are many programs and activities out here for people of all ages.”

The Sun Valley Community Center is located at 6505 Bethany Lane.

For more information about the Health Fair, call the Sun Valley Community Center at 937-8802.

District 12 Coffee - November 6th

Councilman Rick Blackwell is once again inviting residents of District 12 to come out for “Coffee with your Councilman” this Saturday, November 6th.

“Come have a cup of coffee on me and share your thoughts and ideas for the district. Though it will be just a few days after the election, we may want to discuss the priorities that we want to communicate to our new Mayor.” says Blackwell.

The event will take place at Sister Beans, 5225 New Cut Road beginning at 10:00am.

“Some constituents feel more comfortable in an informal setting talking about their ideas. The concept is spreading too. Several Council members now offer their own variation of the idea” says Blackwell.

For more information about the November “Coffee with your Councilman”, contact Councilman Blackwell’s office at 574-11

Yates knocks ogre off perch in 25th - Welch turns back Davis in Lucky 13

 What a day for Southwest Louisville.

David Yates beat Doug Hawkins last night in the closely watched election for the 25th District Metro Council seat. Yates will take over a promising district badly neglected since merger.

The 25th district finally has a representative that can go to City Hall and work with others to get things done on our behalf instead of one that stomps around and, like an insolent child, could use a beating.

Hawkins' political career is most likely over. After losing a race for state representative and state senate, Doug needed a win to avoid Strike Number Three. He failed.

Not only did Hawkins lose, but so did his stablemate Renay Davis.

Voters have, for the second straight time, rejected Renay in Louisville's 13th District. Observers say the tactics used during the contest were "almost as dirty as the shit that went down in the 25th with Hawkins". A dazzling array of nasty robo-calls, negative mailers and whisper campaigns was not enough to beat incumbent Vicki Welch.

Welch attributes her win to "staying positive" during the campaign and highlighting her results as Councilwoman. She says she looks forward to working with Councilman-elect David Yates to move Southwest Louisville forward.

"We finally have a partner", says Welch.

A longer version of this article can be seen at Insider Louisville.

Hawkins crew resorts to stealing signs, says Yates

In a press release just issued, 25th Metro District candidate David Yates says American Patriot and cheap bully Doug Hawkins is responsible for the theft of ''hundreds'' of Yates for Council yard signs.

It's a weak and desperate move and the mark of a loser.

HUNDREDS OF YARD SIGNS STOLEN IN SOUTH LOUISVILLE

Louisville, Ky - Over the past two evenings, hundreds of "David Yates for Metro Council" Yard Sign have been stolen across the 25th District. Yates, the democratic candidate for Metro Council's 25th District, said that his campaign has received numerous emails that supporters' yard sign have been stolen from their yards. Additionally, Yates' yard sign was the only one stolen at homes with multiple yards signs of other democratic candidates.

"This is nothing more than Doug Hawkins being Doug Hawkins," Yates said. "Year after year Councilman Hawkins pulls these antics, and voters are going to go to the polls this year and show that they're tired of his tricks. I'm expecting a robocall tonight from Hawkins to voters with some outrageous lie about me and my family."

Yates filed a report with the police department Monday afternoon after spending hours canvassing and noticing that his yard signs were gone. Yates' campaign distributed over 600 signs during the past month, and the campaign believes that over 300 have been stolen in the past 48 hours.

Dan Seum: What have you done for me lately?

Dan Seum, former Democrat-turned-Republican-turned-Teabagger, is up for reelection on Tuesday. Dan is a man whose last major accomplishment was helping to eliminate the VET program in 2003.

That's seven (7) years to you and me.

Dan is content to hang his hat on VET testing as a means to keep his seat - a seat that has been thoroughly warmed by the long-time incumbent. In an age where media outlets and loudmouths tell us to "throw the bums out", career politicians like Dan should be having a tough time.

In recent weeks, Seum & Co. have resorted to running radio commercials and using Doug Hawkins' metro government email list to reach voters. The radio piece is conspicuously misleading and paints Seum as a caped hero to whom we should all rally behind. Dan is adept at negative campaigning and during this election cycle has aligned himself with some of the trade's worst purveyors of negativity.

This Tuesday, will you vote for accomplishments of long ago? Or will you take a look at a positive message of progress?

Fire off in the 'comments' section.

To see a map of the 38th District, click HERE.

Weekend Events

District 21 residents can join Councilman Johnson for a free cup of coffee Saturday morning!

October 30, 2010

Sister Bean’s Coffee House

5225 New Cut Road

8:30a.m. – 9:30a.m.

This informal meeting brings government to the people and Dan looks forward to talking with constituents about neighborhood concerns.

Also, representatives from Louisville Metro Police Department’s Third Division will be on hand to give tips on crime prevention.

Free Document Shredding Saturday, October 30, 2010

The city will provide an opportunity to have documents shredded from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday on the vacant lot at 1032 Phillips Lane, across from the main entrance to the Kentucky Exposition Center.

Items that can be brought for shredding include documents, discs, hard drives, credit cards and other confidential materials.

All paper materials will be shredded on site and recycled.

Businesses will not be allowed to participate in this event.

Alternative Halloween Family Weekend

There are two events make up Alternative Halloween Family Night.

The first is a “Trunk or Treat” at the Fairdale Christian Church beginning at 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Children will have a chance to have to trick or treat in the Church’s parking lot. There will be games and refreshments provided.

Councilwoman Welch has arranged for the Louisville Metro Police helicopter to be on display for children to explore.

The Fairdale Christian Church is located at 9000 Brown Austin Road. This event is free.

At the second event, families can take advantage of a Halloween Chili Supper sponsored by the Our Lady Mt. Carmel Church from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. The cost for the Chili Supper is $3.00 for children and $5.00 for adults. There will be free games and entertainment for children at the event. The Church is located at 5505 New Cut Road.