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Tina Ward-Pugh
9th District Councilwoman
601 W Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Phone: 502.574.1109
Fax: 502.574.7844
Kyle Ethridge
Legislative Assistant
Phone: 502.574.3908
Fax: 502.574.7844
Katie Holmes
Special Project Coordinator
Phone: 502.574-1109
9th District Blog
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Expanded Recycling for District 9A few months ago I announced an expanded residential and business recycling
program in the 9th District. This program has been wildly successful for residents
and businesses. The attached picture shows one of our business recycling partners;
they purchased five large recycling carts and they were all filled to capacity.
By paying a one-time fee businesses and residents in the Urban Services District
may participate in this pilot program. For a list of what materials are recyclable
please visit, www.louisvilleky.gov/SolidWaste/recycling/Recyclable+Materials.htm.
If you would like more information or to sign up please contact Ms. Katie Holmes at or call 574-1109.
Prescription Drug Disposal
Louisville Metro Police Department, Louisville Metro Solid Waste, Catholic CharitiesSenior Services, Kentucky Senior Medicare Patrol, Senior Pharmacy Solutions and
TRIAD are teaming up to provide opportunities for Louisville residents to safely
dispose of their unused medication products. They are sponsoring three (3)
expired drug toss events in Louisville. This is a drive-thru event so there
will be no need to leave your vehicle.
Collection Sites
The following collection sites are open from 10 am - 2 pm on the specified date:
Thursday, September 15, 2011
The Temple Congregation Adath Israel Brith Sholom, Brownsboro Road &
Lime Kiln Lane
Friday, September 16, 2011
The NIA Center, 2900 W. Broadway
Saturday, September 17, 2011
St. Rita's Catholic Church, 8709 Preston Highway
Medication products should never be flushed down the toilet orthe drain, burned
in the open or thrown in the trash because:
· They can contaminate the environment if they get into the drinking or
ground water
· They may kill bacteria or produce drug resistant bacteria in sewage
treatment plantsand septic systems if flushed down the drain
· Burning can release toxic pollutants into the air
· They can be scavenged from your trash receptables to be illegally used or sold
· They can be taken mistakenly and cause serious health problems
Items that organizers are encouragingcitizens to bring to the toss are:
· Expired or unused medications
· Bulk or loose tablets andcapsules
· Medications thatshould be kept cold, but were not
Items not accepted:
· Used or unused hypodermic needles and lances, due to safety reasons
· Cosmetics, personal care or hygiene items
Due to the volume of drugs brought to the site, please place all tablets and
capsules in a zip-lock bag. Vials (with personal information marked out) should
be placed in another bag/container. Also, place allbottled liquids and tubes of
medication into separate bags.This will helpthe process move more quickly.
For the safety of your family, please keep all medications properly closed in their
original child-resistant containers and transfer to bags immediately prior to your
visit to the drug toss. NO CLINICS, MEDICAL OFFICES or PHARMACIES
9th District FREE Mammogram Screenings
On Friday, October 21st, from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm the 9th District office in partnership
with U of L Hospital and the James Graham Brown Cancer Center will offer FREE
mammograms at the Clifton Center, 2117 Payne Street. To make an appointment
please contact my office at 574-1109 or email . There
is no cost to program eligible women without insurance. Women with insurance will
need to bring their card so a claim may be filed.
Ninth District Events!
/ Below are some Ninth District calendar events! To view a full listing of events please visit the Ninth District Blog at http://district9news.wordpress.com/.If you would like to submit events to be considered for the blog calendar please email r call 574-1109.
Saturday, September 17:Dedication and Placement of Historical Marker in
Butchertown Neighborhood at Noon at 1607 Frankfort Avenue (former home of
Col. Frederick Geiger), corner of Frankfort Avenue and Story Avenue. Refreshments
and food provided. For more information visit the Butchertown Blog at http://www.butchertown.blogspot.com/.
Monday, September 19: City of Seneca Gardens Monthly Meeting at 6:30 pm
at the Kenneseth Israel Synagogue on Taylorsville Road.
Tuesday, September 20: Tour of Tuscany Wine Dinner with Ruffino wines at
Volare Ristorante, 2300 Frankfort Avenue, at 6:30 pm. Guest speaker Jim
Teegarden, CWE, Southern Wine & Spirits will discuss the Estate Wines of Ruffino
as Chef Josh Moore creates an Authentic Italian menu to pair with these wines.
6 course meal at $75 per person plus tax and gratuity. For reservations please
call 894-4446.
Tuesday, September 20: Clifton Heights Community Council meeting at 7:00 pm
at Mellwood Arts Center. For more information visit http://www.cliftonheightsnbrhd.org/
Tuesday,September 20: Keystone Restorationworkshop at the Peterson-Dumesnil
House, 301 S Peterson Avenue from 7:00 – 8:30 pm. If you have questions
relating to tuck pointing, cleaning or rebuilding masonry please attend this
workshop!This workshop is FREE and open to the public but reservation are
encouraged. Call 895-2654 to attend.
Wednesday, September 21: United Crescent Hill Ministries (UCHM) Lunch & Learn
at Noon at 150 S State Street. UCHM is privileged and honored to have noted
author and lecturer, Dr. Jane Thibault speak at UCHM on the topic of spirituality
and aging.Lunch is available at 11:15 am for anyone 65 years of age or older.
If you are under age 60 they invite you to bring a brown bag lunch. Lecture is
FREE but reservations are required. Please call 893-0346.