City of St. Matthews3940 Grandview AvenueP.O. Box 7097St. Matthews, KY 40257-0097Hours: M-Th 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. F 7:30 -11:30 a.m.

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When Kenan Stratman was hiredas Public Works Director andAssistant City Engineer last April,he was no stranger to the City ofSt. Matthews. For most of his 14years as the Civil Site SectionManager for HDR, anengineering consulting firm,he designed and directedprojects for St. Matthews. While at HDR, Stratmandesigned upgrades to littleleague fields at CommunityPark and designedplayground and parking lotimprovements at WarwickPark. He was involved with10-15 drainageimprovement projects, incharge of designingHoltzheimer Park, andestablished the railroadquiet zone for St. Matthews. Stratman also managedthe design of thebathroom/pavilion/concess-ion stand at CommunityPark and designed and managedother improvements there suchas a rain garden, pedestrianbridge installations, andadditional walking trails. Justprior to coming to St. Matthews,Stratman completed the designon the additional parking lot,

Weinberg Field, and Ten Pin Laneimprovements. Working for theCity this past year, Stratmanoversaw the construction ofthose improvements. “It wasvery satisfying to see it from

beginning to end, not only as thedesigner but also as the owner,”he said. As the City’s Public WorksDirector, Stratman has takencharge of the AmericanDisabilities Act (ADA) projects aswell the stream restoration at

Community Park. He alsomaintains St. Matthews’Municipal Separate Storm SewerSystem (MS4). “MS4 complianceallows St. Matthews to be incharge of its own storm sewer

system,” saidStratman. “We have toabide by a nationwidepermit and are co-permit holders withMSD.” This Paul Bunyan-sized job could not bedone without the 16workers Stratmanoversees. “This is agroup of enthusiasticpeople who take pridein what they do andlove coming to workfor St. Matthews,” hesaid. “They aredetermined people --they know their job andare determined to do itand do it right.”

As for the next 14 plus years,Stratman is working towardbringing the City into ADAcompliance, which includesmaking sidewalks safe for allresidents. Other long-term goalsinclude beautification and

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New Public Works head familiar with City

Public Works Director and Assistant City EngineerKenan Stratman, Terry Ridgeway, David Hill, and MoeHibbard assist Operation Brightside with St. Matthews’flower bed area at Westport Road and the freeway.

As part of acontinual effort toreassess and reduceCity expenses, theCity recentlyinspected its street lights toascertain their workingcondition. Louisville Gas &Electric charges the City of St.Matthews a monthly fee foreach street light, whether it isworking or not.

Of the 1,200 street lightsin St. Matthews, ProjectManager Will Clark foundthat 91 were not lighting,had globes that were not

firmly affixed, or weremissing electrical platecovers, among other issues.LG&E has been asked toaddress the issues. To report an out-of-servicestreet light or one that needs

attention, telephone LG&E’sOutdoor LightingDepartment at 502-589-3500 or use the Call St.Matthews 24/7 informationsystem at 638-4STM (4786),options 2-4. The mayor andCity councilmen want toensure that St. Matthewsresidents are receiving thebenefits for which they arepaying.

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The Property Valuation Admin-istration is in the process of re-assessing property in JeffersonCounty. St. Matthews proper-ties will be reassessed this year.Since PVA has reduced its field

staff from 13 to 7, satellite tech-nology will be used to viewmany properties. Those wishing to make anappeal regarding theirassessment may do so in April

via a link on the PVA website atjeffersonpva.ky.gov. The appealmay also be made during thattime at the PVA office located at815 West Market St., 4�� Floor,in the Glass Works building.

St. Matthews properties to be assessed in 2016

Signing up for Reach Alert, theCity’s instant communicationsystem, takes only a fewminutes and is free. ThroughReach Alert, residents aremade aware of emergencysituations or unsafe conditions,

as well as community servicenotifications if requested. Notification options includetext, email, and/or phone. TheCity does not expect to sendout messages daily, but only assituations dictate.

Sign up for Reach AlertSign up online at

www.reachalert.com or by calling1-877-307-9313. A link may also

be found on the City’s website atwww.stmatthewsky.gov.

Click the heels ofyour SaddleOxfords threetimes and go backto this scene in1950. Know whereyou are? See p. 11to solve thisissue’s HometownHistory mystery.

HometownHistory

1950

Recycling is collected every otherweek on the same day as trash onweeks highlighted in red. Holidaysare marked in blue and will delay

recycling and trash one day.

Review whatis recyclableItems currentlybeing acceptedin the St.Matthews

recycling program are: plasticbottles , milk and juice jugs,cartons , laundry detergentbottles, aluminum cans, steel andtin cans, glass bottles and jars,paperboard boxes , newspapers,flattened cardboard, paper bags,carrier stock (soda and beercases), mail, magazines, mixedpaper, and telephone books. For more detailed informationand to view a video of whathappens to your recycling after itis picked up, go to stmatthewsky.gov/sanitation-recycling/ and clickon “The Story of Rumpke”.

Fans save on utilitiesUse ceiling fans to push warm airdown (clockwise) in the winter tohelp with heating and reverse thedirection (counterclockwise) tocool rooms in the summer. For

more information, go toEnergystar.gov/productfinder/product/certified-ceiling-fans/results.

Tree mulchingDon't mound mulch into volcano-shaped piles against the trunks oftrees and shrubs. Moundingmulch causes existing surfaceroots to suffocate and new rootsto grow inward, potentiallystrangling the tree. It also softensthe bark of some trees, invitinginsects to invade. The constanttrapped moisture will eventuallykill the tree. Instead, spread the mulch 3 to 4inches deep in a circle at least 3feet in diameter around youngtrees and shrubs. Brush awaymulch at the center of the circleso that it is several inches fromthe base of the tree. This willallow the tree to stay healthywhile suppressing weeds andretaining soil moisture.

Before you digCall 811 at least 3 days before youdig to give local utilities time to

mark the underground lines. Theservice is FREE.

Rx drugdisposalSince theprescription drugdisposal box wasinstalled just over18 months ago,the City has collected 2,009 poundsof medication. That’s over a ton!These drugs are burned in aspecially designed device by policepersonnel in an undisclosedlocation, thus keeping harmfulcontaminants out of the soil,ground water, and streams. To dispose of unusedmedications, place tablets orcapsules loosely in a plastic zip lockbag. Dispose of the prescriptionbottle at home, remembering toremove the label with yourpersonal information. If you do nothave a plastic zip lock bag, you mayget one at the Police Departmentwindow, just inside City Hall. Noneedles or liquids are accepted.

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The St. Matthews PoliceDepartment is upgrading itscomputers to remaincompatible with LouisvilleMetro’s emergency system. MetroSafe, Louisville’semergency communicationscenter, has added Computer-Aided Dispatch software to itscomputer network. Theprogram allows messages to bedispatched through a computerto an emergency vehicle’smobile data terminal (MDT).The computer provides displays

and tools that allow thedispatcher to handle callsfor service as efficientlyas possible by allowingthe dispatcher to viewthe status of all unitsbeing dispatched at aglance. Both SMPD’s dispatch centercomputers and MDTs are beingupgraded with the newsoftware and 11 new MDTs arebeing purchased. The upgradewill allow SMPD officers anddispatchers to communicate

smoothly withthe LouisvilleMetro PoliceDepartment. The term-inals will bepurchased with

“Forfeiture Funds”. These fundsare monies awarded to theSMPD upon conviction ofcriminals arrested in crimeswithin the City and surroundingareas, as opposed to generalfunds generated from city taxes.Who says crime doesn’t pay?

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Prevent crime at gymsHave you joined a gym aspart of your New Year’sresolution to becomehealthier? Add to yourresolutions a commitment tocrime prevention. Theft is a crime ofopportunity, so most thingsstolen have been leftunattended in plain sight in aprivate place. If you go to thegym:▪ Leave personal items ofvalue at home or keepthem on you at all times.▪ Use a lock on your gymlocker.▪ Never leave your bags,purses, wallets, or anyother possessionsunattended even for amoment.▪ Be aware of yoursurroundings when you getto the parking lot and

report any suspiciousactivity.▪ Keep a written record ofvaluables, includingdescriptions and serialnumbers. These are proofthat the property is yoursand will aid in the reportingprocess and recovery.▪ Always report missing orstolen propertyimmediately.

Neighborhood safety▪ Stop signs and speed limitsare not optional; observe alltraffic signs.▪ Keep cars locked, even inyour own driveway. Do notleave valuables in plain sightin your vehicles. Don’t leavecars running unlocked andunattended in cold weather todefrost windows or heat thecar.

▪ Given that it gets dark soearly, keep porch lights on orput them on motion detectorsto deter thieves and keep thearea safe.

Busting money wire scamsScammers often prey on seniorcitizens. In a current popularscam, a caller poses as a youngrelative who says he is introuble and needs you to wiremoney right away. The personoften urges you not to tellanyone because he isembarrassed. Any time a stranger on thephone asks you to wire money,it’s a con—even when someoneclaims to be family. If you arenot sure the call is a scam,simply hang up and call therelative in question. Chancesare he’s not in jail. You can alsoask the caller for the name and

Police Beat

Crime Buzz

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location of the jail from which heis calling. Call the jail to see if yourloved one is there. According to the FBI, this scamalso happens by e-mail. If youreceive an e-mail asking formoney to be wired for a relative,always verify information directlywith your family beforeresponding. If you have beenvictimized, report the facts to

your local law enforcementagency.

Free house watchSt. Matthews Police Departmentprovides house watches forresidents on vacation or whomust be away from home forother reasons. This service is freeto all residents. Just telephoneSMPD at 893-9000 to schedule.

Crime BuzzContinued from p. 4 SMPD Anonymous

Tip LineIf you have seen something

suspicious, you can alertthe police anonymously by

calling 498-CLUE (2583),Option 1. To report a crime

in progress, call SMPDdirectly at 893-9000. You

do not have to giveyour name.

City Attorney Foster Haunz isretiring after representing the Cityof St. Matthews for nearly fourdecades. Regarding Haunz’ service to theCity, St. Matthews Mayor RickTonini commented, “For 40 yearsFoster served us well and gave usgreat advice.” Tonini noted that

Haunz was considered to beone of the best municipallawyers in the state. A graduate of Notre DameLaw School, Haunz has donebusiness in Jefferson County’sdistrict and circuit courts, in the6�� Circuit Court of Appeals,and, in 1972, was admitted topractice before the Supreme

Court of the United States. Since 1977, Haunz has workedfor the City of St. Matthewsdefending the City against claims,drafting City ordinances andcontracts, and collectingdelinquent taxes. Looking back, Haunz said hefound his greatest satisfaction in

overseeing annexations thatadded to St. Matthews bothcommercially and in population.Though he will retire as CityAttorney, Haunz will continue towork from home on limited basis.“The extra time will give my wifeand I more time to travel, whichwe both enjoy,” he said. City Councilwoman MarthaSchade said Haunz was one of akind and will be missed. “I’veknown Foster a good many years,and I think he’s one of the best inhis field,” she said. Haunz is serving on the City’scommittee to hire a newattorney. Interviews were held inJanuary.

City Attorney Haunz retires

The City hashired StudioKremerArchitects toassess St.Matthews’government

facilities. The firm will exploreexpanding the library and assessthe usage of space in City Hall forboth government operations andcommunity groups. It will alsolook at the grounds surroundingthe building and consider flow of

vehicle, bicycle, and pedestriantraffic. The City estimates it will make adecision concerning theredevelopment of the City Hallcampus by August.

Architect hired for possible expansion

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Significant progress has beenmade on the Community Parkstream restoration project. Thecontractor has completedconstruction along the twoupper branches of the streamchannel that flow through the

park, which is located behindthe Community Center off TenPin Lane. This includedconstructing boulder toes toimprove the stream channeland to protect the outerstreambank from erosion.Structures that were put inplace will improve aquatichabitats and protect thepedestrian bridge fromerosion. The project will besubstantially complete bythe end of this month withsome minor landscaping and

tree and shrub planting beingdone in March, weatherpermitting. Once the projecthas been completed, the parkwill be opened for thecommunity to enjoy.

Park Place

Get a Free TreeResidents may request

a free tree to beplanted along the front

of their property bycalling City Hall at 895-9444 or filling out the

Contact Us form on thecity’s website at

www.stmatthewsky.gov. Over 1,600 trees

have been planted withthe species varying each

year.

Bambino Buddy Ball

For the second year, St.Matthews Baseball and Softball isoffering Bambino Buddy Ball forages 5-20. The division allowsspecial needs athletes to developconfidence and build self-esteemas they participate in organizedsports with the help of a buddy.The program provides a way forthese kids to be part of organ-ized sports and assists with

physical fitness as well as socialskills. The program needs buddies tohelp these athletes. The joy andemotion you experience whenyou put that first baseball cap ona challenged child’s head is likeno other. For more information,contact Bo Phillips at 645-8689 orbophillips@bellsouth.net.

Opening Day ParadeThis year’s Opening Day Paradewill take place Saturday, Apr. 16,at 8 a.m. The parade will begin atSt. Matthews Baptist Church andconclude at McCandless Field atthe Community Center Park withopening ceremonies. Ages 4through 12 will be representedwith a float for each team. Seestmatthewsbaseballandsoftball.com for more information.

St. Matthews Baseball & Softball

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The Alexander HamiltonHistorical Society of Kentuckymeets on the second floor ofthe St. Matthews - ElineLibrary, 3940 GrandviewAvenue. All meetings are opento the public. Upcomingmeeting topics include:

Feb. 20AHHS will sponsor a symposiumat Bellarmine University’s CralleTheatre at 10:30 a.m. William E.Thro, General Counsel andAdjunct Professor of Law at the

University of Kentucky, willspeak on “The Will of the

People, Will of the People'sAgent, or the Will of the

Judges,” an allusion toHamilton's Federalist #78.Please note the location changefor this month only.

Mar. 19AHHS member Ann Durbin willreview The Founding Mothersby Cokie Roberts.

Apr. 16AHHS member Jack Brammer,correspondent for theLexington Herald, will reviewthe book, Thomas Paine.

The Woman’s Club of St.Matthews meets at the St.Matthews Community Centeron 2ⁿ� and 4�� Mondays fromSeptember through May at11:00 a.m. For more than 75 years thepurpose of the Woman’s club

has been to promotesocial, charitable, educationaland cultural activities and tofoster community improvement. We welcome any woman whowants an opportunity toexchange ideas and formlifelong friendships, through

learning and opportunities forthe welfare of children, seniorcitizens and our community. For information about theclub, call its president, BevPotts, at 896-6575, or its vicepresident, Jean Duncan, at931-4222.

Seasons GreetingsAlexander Hamilton Historical Society of Kentucky

The Woman’s Club of St. Matthews

Samuel M.PlatoJudith C. Owens-Lalude, Founderand Director ofthe J. CamilleCultural Acade-my, presents onSamuel M. Plato,a great Americanarchitect, con-tractor, designer,

and builder of the early 20th Cen-tury during the Jim Crow Era. Lec-ture is Feb. 9 at 2:30 p.m.

Friday Dance PartyChildren ages 0-7 are invited toenjoy dancing on Feb. 12 at10:30 a.m.

X’s and O’s PartyBring your toddlers and preschool-ers for love-filled stories, crafts

and, games on Feb. 13 at 10:30a.m. Ages 2-5.

Feel the RhythmThe importance of music to earlyliteracy is stressed as children sing,dance, move, and play instrumentsin this session for ages 4-8. HeldFeb. 27 at 10:30 a.m.

Eline Library: Check it out

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Good NeighboringGarbage pickupDuring snowevents or whensidewalks areicy, garbagecans should be set out at thestreet. With severe weather,residents should check the citywebsite for more details orsign up for Reach Alert forcurrent information aboutsanitation, recycling, and junkpick up.

Snow treatmentWhen it snows or there is thethreat of snow, keep your cars

off the street so the PublicWorks Department may saltand plow the roads.Remember that you areresponsible to clear snow andice from the sidewalks in frontof your house.

Pot holesReport pot holes or streetdamage to city hall or use theCall St. Matthews 24/7information system at 638-4STM (4786), options 2-2.

Pick up pet wastePet waste left by dogs whoseowners let them poop in public

places contain bacteria andparasites that can threaten thehealth of wildlife and humans.When picking up dog waste,bag it, tie it securely, andproperly dispose of it in a trashreceptacle. When disposing ofused cat litter, place it in asealed bag and into a trashreceptacle.Never putcat wasteor usedlitter ingardensoil.

Code Words

Many property owners do notunderstand their relationshipto land popularly known as an“easement”. The portion ofland between the roadpavement and the owner’sactual property line is ownedby the City but must bemaintained by the ownerwhose property abuts thisarea. At the same time,because this land belongs tothe City, the abutting propertyowner may not change theintegrity of the land withoutpermission from the City. This area includes the spacebetween the back of the

sidewalk and the edge of theroad pavement. If there is nosidewalk, it is approximatelythe area between your watermeter and the edge of thepavement. Owners areresponsible for maintainingthis area, whether that meansmowing or clearing thesidewalk when it snows. While the owner isresponsible for maintenanceof this area, other activitiesrequire approval from the Cityengineer at 899-2518. Priorreview and approval isrequired for any constructionin this area, such as, alteringyour driveway apron,changing the grade, installingany paving material, orplanting a tree or other plants. Similarly, removal of existingimprovements requires priorreview and approval from the

City engineer, and removal ofany tree from this arearequires the prior approval ofthe City arborist at 899-2544.The City seeks to maintain thevaluable tree canopy in theCity for aesthetic, propertyvalue, and environmentalreasons. Finally, parking a vehicle onthe street by this area isallowed on some streetsprovided the vehicle is parkedparallel to the driving surface,facing the direction of movingtraffic, more than 30 feetfrom any stop sign, andparked for no longer than 24hours at a time in the samelocation. Some streets dohave posted parkingrestrictions that must beobserved, and parkingperpendicularly or at an angleto the roadway is not allowed.

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Heating SafetyAs the weather chills and heatingsources are used daily, make sureyou are following these safety tipsto prevent heating fires.▪ Keep anything that can burn atleast 3 feet away from heatingequipment.▪ Have a 3-foot kid-free zonearound space heaters and open

fires.▪Never useyour oven toheat yourhome.

▪ Have a qualified professionalinstall heating equipmentaccording to local codes andmanufacturer requirements.▪ Have heating equipment andchimneys inspected and cleanedannually.▪ Turn portable heaters off whenleaving the room or going tobed.▪ Use the kind of fuel specified bythe manufacturer.▪ Use a fire screen to stop sparksfrom flying into the room fromyour fireplace. Ashes should becooled, put into a metal

container, and stored away fromyour house.

Heating Equipment SmartsFollow manufacturer

instructions when installing woodburning stoves or hire aprofessional to do it. Make surethe stove is vented to the outsideto avoid carbon monoxide (CO)poisoning. As an extra precaution,install CO alarms. If you smell gas near your gasheater, do not light it. Leave yourhome and call your local firedepartment or gas company.

Hot Off the Press

Be prepared when sirens soundIf one of Louisville’s125 outdoor sirensgoes off, what willbe your response? The first actionresidents shouldtake is to go inside

and tune to a local radio stationto learn why the siren is sounding.Typically, sirens are activated for

tornadoes, thunderstorms withhigh winds, and golf-ball sizedhail. Sirens are also tested thesecond Tuesday of each month atnoon. To be prepared for anemergency, residents shouldmake an emergency kit thatincludes water, nonperishablefood, a manual can opener, first

aid items, prescription medicines,a flashlight, extra batteries, aradio, and a cell phone. Don’tforget to prepare any necessaryitems for pets. For specific information aboutwhat to do in different types ofemergencies, check out DisasterTips at louisvilleky.gov/government/ema/disaster-tips.

Louisville Gas & Electric502-589-1444

Fast path options are: 1-1-1(gas) and 1-1-2 (electric).

EmergencyContact

Numbers

Louisville Water Company502-583-6610

To report emergencies likewater main breaks

or broken fire hydrants.

Norton Suburban Hospital is seek-ing hospital ambassadors and giftshop and Baby Bistro & Boutiquevolunteers at Norton Women’s &Kosair Children’s Hospital. Formore information on how you can

volunteer, contact Rita Ross at893-1229 or rita.ross@nortonhealthcare.org. For ongoing vol-unteer opportunities, go tonortonhealthcare.com/Pages/VolunteerOpportunities.aspx.

It’s a great way to give back, meetothers, and improve your healthand well-being!

Norton Hospital requests volunteers

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The leaves are gone, and JackFrost has arrived. While manyoutdoor workers arehibernating, the St. MatthewsPublic Works Crews areworking to make 2016 a greatyear.

Last Quarter’sAccomplishments▪ Completed leaf collectionwith more than the twoscheduled pickups and anextended collection period,due to the warmer thannormal fall.▪ Removed debris frommultiplestorms.▪ Patched potholes.▪ Cut backplantings forwinter andtrimmed inthe City and its parks.▪ Winterized irrigations linesin parks and ball fields andremoved backflowpreventers.▪ Completed sidewalkimprovements on Iola,Oxford, and Cornell.▪ Cleaned Weicher Creek,located near the Shenan-doah Condominiums.▪ Regraded crushed stonealleys for winter.▪ Finalized a drainage projectalong Corn Island Ct.,including 100 feet of storm

pipe, 2 catch basins, and theregrading of 170 feet ofdrainage ditch.▪ Replaced catch basin onHycliffe.▪ Completed a drainageimprovement project on thedownstream section ofTrinity Hills Ditch. The Citycontracted with E-ZConstruction for $78,000 toprovide labor, materials, andequipment.

Current ProjectsThe City of St. Matthewsoperates a comprehensive

snow removalprogram. PublicWorks brines thestreets prior tosnowfall. After asignificantsnowfall, the Citystreets arecleared and

salted. With smaller snowevents, in an effort to befiscally responsible, the Citywill only salt intersections. Allmajor roads (Shelbyville,Westport, Hubbards, Browns,Bowling, and Breckenridge)are the responsibility of Metroand the state. Other current projectsinclude removing damagedash trees on Bowling Blvdand replacing them with redbud trees and improving thestream in Community Park.The City is working with Joe

Asher, Inc. to improve 2,660feet of poor quality streamwithin Community Park.During construction, expectedto end this month, the walkingtrail in Community Park will beclosed.

Future ProjectsLater in 2016, Public Workswill conduct its annual City-wide tree planting withinrights-of-way and publicparks. If you would like tohave a tree planted in theright-of-way in front of yourproperty, call City Hall at 895-9444. Other projects includedrainage and roadwayimprovements on the alleybetween Sherrin and BrownsLane; possible sidewalkinstallation and drainageimprovements within theright-of-way along NorthHubbards from WestportRoad to Rudy Lane; andpotential drainageimprovements for the houseson the east side of GirardDrive from Westport Road toGirard Court.

Your Works at Work

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Hometown History - 2016THENAccording to St. Matthews – The Crossroads ofBeargrass, by Samuel W. Thomas, the buildingat left was a National Oil Corporation servicestation pumping Conoco gasoline located onShelbyville Road, east of Meridian Avenue. Thewhite building to the right of the Eline Chevroletbody shop was Plehn’s Bakery.NOWJimmy John’s is now located where the Conocostation once stood. The Eline body shop wastorn down, and Plehn’s Bakery is to the right.

New Public Works headContinued from p. 1

maintenance ofCity parks andmakingimprovements tostorm sewersystems. “I am

looking for opportunities toinstall green infrastructurewithin the City to help offsetstorm water issues,” he said. Stratman is married and has a6-year-old son and a 6-month-

old daughter. He is an avidoutdoorsman, enjoys spendingtime with family and friends, andis a University of Kentuckyfootball fan. The latter, he said,makes him an eternal optimist.

A free computer tune-up andrepair service continues to beoffered the first Saturday of eachmonth at the St. Matthews libraryfrom 1-4 p.m. If you have a desktop computer,bring only the computer, as thetechnicians will have a mouse,keyboard, and monitor on site.

There is no charge for the service,and if you need parts to completea repair, they will show you whereyou can purchase them and dothe installation for you. Theservice will take place in thesecond floor meeting room. Formore information, visit

computertunupandrepair.weebly.com.

Medicare seminar to be held Mar. 10A free Medicare seminar will beconducted by MedicareSimplified, an organization with amission to educate individualsabout Medicare options.Medicare Simplified does not sellinsurance. The program is

designed for individuals over 65 orturning 65 within a year. If you arealready enrolled in Medicare, thisis a great time to review youroptions free of charge. The program will be heldMar. 10, 6-8 p.m., at the St.

Matthews Community Center, 310Ten Pin Lane. Though the seminaris free of charge, reservations arerequired due to materialpreparation and meeting roomaccommodation. Please call 513-382-8533 to make a reservation.

Get your computer repaired for free

City of St. Matthews3940 Grandview AvenueP.O. Box 7097St. Matthews, KY 40257-0097

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Your Elected Officials forthe City of St. Matthews:

Mayor Richard J. Tonini

City CouncilBernard Bowling

Frank Flynn

Tim Holland

Stuart Monohan

Mary Jo Nay

Martha Schade

Tony Weiter

Patrick Wissing

Council meetings begin at 7 p.m. onthe second and fourth Tuesday ofeach month.

City Council meeting minutes areonline at www.stmatthewsky.gov.

Government AccessCity Hall Office: 895-9444

Code Enforcement: 899-2512

Police Department: 893-9000

City Engineer: 899-2518

Public Works: 899-2517

Property Taxes: 899-2511

Police Records: 899-2537

Anonymous Tip Line:498-CLUE

(2583)Emergency: 911

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