WALKING THE GREEN TALK
A MESSAGE FROM TIM BARRY,LMHA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
There has been a flurry of GREENactivity at LMHA. In addition to stepstaken to increase energy efficiency atAvenue Plaza, a number of otherGREEN initiatives have been underway.The following will highlight ourprogress to-date:
Energy Star Award - LMHA receivedthe 2010 Regional ENERGY STARAward for Excellence in AffordableHousing for our work at LibertyGreen and Avenue Plaza. This awardrecognizes our efforts in utilizingENERGY STAR measures to improveenergy efficiency in affordable housing,provide significant energy savings forresidents, and reduce the emission ofgreenhouse gases related to energyconsumption. LMHA is the only publichousing agency in Kentucky to receivethis prestigious award.
Mayor’s Kilowatt Crackdown - LMHAwas one of five finalists (out of 102entries) in the competition for the KilowattCup given in recognition of superiorachievement in energy management,overcoming obstacles and/oremphasizing low or no-cost practices.The energy savings measures that weretaken at Avenue Plaza resulted in anestimated annual gas and electric utilitysavings equivalent to over $16,000.
Avenue Plaza Resident Recycling PilotProgram – Resident participation atAvenue Plaza has been great! To-dateover five tons of recyclables have beendiverted from the landfill.
Liberty Green Community Center –Located at the southeast corner ofJefferson and Jackson Streets, oncecomplete the new Liberty GreenCommunity Center will have numerousenergy efficiency features includingpervious pavement and geo-thermalheating/cooling. Plans call for the newfacility to receive a LEED (Leadershipin Energy and Environmental Design)“Gold” rating. A ribbon-cuttingceremony will be held in July.
Beautification Project - Last, butcertainly not least, special thanks tothe staff who took part in the annualbeautification project at Avenue Plaza.I sincerely appreciate the time, energyand efforts of all those who participated– thanks for lending your GREEN thumbs!
These are just a few examples of howwe are continuing to “walk the GREENtalk” at LMHA. Let’s keep up the goodwork – our efforts can and will makea difference today and for futuregenerations!
“We do not inherit the earth from ourancestors, we borrow it from ourchildren” Native American Proverb
May – June 2010
GREEN NOTESHOW GREEN IS YOUR GARDEN?While sprucing up the yard or plantingyour garden, please consider the followingeco-friendly suggestions:
• Buy recycled-content gardeningequipment and tools, such asgarden hoses made from old tires orhand tools made with recycled plastic.
• Many plants and insects can serve asnon-toxic, natural deterrents to weedsand garden pests. Introduce ladybugsto eat aphids, plant marigolds to wardoff beetles, and look for quick-sproutingplants to block weed growth.
• Conserve water by using barrels tocollect rain water and use it to waterplants. Remember to water during thecooler parts of the day (early morningis best) to avoid evaporation.
• Cut the bottoms off plastic milk jugs oruse small paper bags to protect youngseedlings from frost, wind, heavy rainand roving animals. Remember torecycle the bags and jugs when theseedlings have grown.
Source: EPA Consumer Tips: Lawn and Garden
40 years(6/2010) Patsy Bradsher, St. Catherine Court
35 years(5/2010) John McKissick, Parkway Place
25 years(5/2010) Byron Bishop, Dosker Manor
20 years(6/2010) Charles Mitchell, Parkway Place
15 years(6/2010) Phyllis Brown, Vine Street
10 years(5/2010) Phonsine Baber, Sheppard Square
5 years(5/2010) Sue Ann Drane, Vine Street
SALUTE TO SERVICE(MAY – JUNE)
STAFF UPDATE
New HiresFull-TimeDebra ChittendenAccountant II - Finance
Temporary to Full-TimeMarc SpaldingMaintenance Worker III – HVAC
TemporaryClevette AppletonHospitality Coordinator – Operations
Lorinda BakerHospitality Coordinator – Operations
Antwon GoffMaintenance Worker I – Dosker Manor
Darrence HamptonMaintenance Worker I – Auto/Grounds
Theresa HorsleyHospitality Coordinator – Operations
Alicia MurrellHospitality Coordinator – Operations
Jasmin NealMaintenance Worker I – Auto/Grounds
Jamesetta PhelpsHospitality Coordinator – Operations
Gloria PhillipsKey Control Monitor - Construction Admin.
George WhiteMaintenance Worker I – Auto/Grounds
PromotionsSharon ColemanMaintenance Worker III – Sheppard Square
Ucresia SistrunkProperty Manager II – Lourdes Hall
ResignationsLatacha BrewerProperty Manager II – Lourdes Hall
Curtis DavisHousing Inspector – Vine Street
David JamesonHousing Inspector – Vine Street
Chiffon TaylorSpecial Programs - Temporary Tutor
Dennis WeberPurchasing Agent – Purchasing
IN THE NEWS
LMHA received a Cornerstone Awardfrom the Louisville DowntownManagement District for both the 801 EastBroadway Building and Liberty Greenas part of the annual awards ceremony.The awards are given in recognition ofrecently completed projects in or neardowntown where more than $1 millionwas invested.
HAPPYBIRTHDAY TO:
MayKatrina Beeler, Vine StreetPhyllis Brown, Vine StreetDynell Bush, Bishop Lane PlazaCheryl Edwards, Parkway PlaceLinda Fort, Dosker ManorAngela Goldsmith, Construction Admin.Margaret Head, Construction Admin.Kiefrumn Howard, Beecher TerraceClifford Irons, Iroquois HomesMichele Johnson, Vine StreetBryan Lindsey, Auto/GroundsSean McCall, HVACMichael Newman, Dosker ManorAnna Price, Lourdes HallRussell Sanders, Avenue PlazaChristine Smith, Dosker ManorEric Talbott, Information TechnologyJermaine Taylor, Auto/GroundsTyrone Thomas, Dosker ManorTerri Thornton, Vine StreetChad Williams, Parkway Place
JuneTim Barry, ExecutiveNicole Ballard, OperationsJohn Bowling, Regional MaintenanceChastiny Coleman, Iroquois HomesFred Dillon, Parkway PlaceMakeeba Hickerson, Beecher TerraceAlious Kaestner, PG&EMark Liberto, Parkway PlaceLynn McCallie, Vine StreetJoyce McGill, Vine StreetDavid Mills, Dosker ManorJasmin Neal, Auto/GroundsLisa Osanka, ExecutiveWendy Osborne, Louisville Housing ServicesStephanie Payne, Vine StreetBernard Pincus, Construction Admin.Cathy Salvate, FinanceRon Sharp, PurchasingUcresia Sistrunk, Lourdes HallShelton Talbott, PG&ECleda Thompson, Lourdes HallMary Wethington, Iroquois HomesFaye Wilford, Dosker ManorDaniel Woods, HVAC
Please complete the following “Fill in the Blank” quiz featuring various movies orsongs that include the word “Summer” in the title. The deadline for submission isJune 28, 2010. What’s in it for you, a great prize of course. Good Luck!
P.S. Since this is a little difficult, I gave you a few hints!
1. A Summer __________ (movie)
2. _______ fun _____ the Summer______ (song)
3. Summer ____ 42 (movie)
4. Summer __ __ eeze (song)
5. The _____________ _____________ Summer (movie)
6. Summer ___________ (song from the movie “Grease”)
7. Summer _______ _______ city (song)
8. Summer__________, Summer__________(song)
9. A _______Summer ______________Dream (movie)
10. ____________ Lazy Hazy Crazy days of Summer (song)
ARE YOU PUZZLED?
Submitted by:
Name____________________________________Dept. __________________
Please make a copy of your “Fill in the Blank”, and send it to Vikki Stone in theExecutive Dept. by June 28, 2010. The prize winner will be drawn from the correctentries. If you would like to submit any puzzles or brain teasers for futureconsideration, please send them via e-mail to [email protected].
The winner of the January/April 2010 “Puzzler” is Norma Ward, Construction Admin.Congrats Norma, please stop by Executive at your convenience to pick up your prize.The answers to the January/April 2010 puzzler are: 1) Iris; 2) Peony; 3) Orchid; 4) Lily;5) Amaryllis; 6) Bird of Paradise; 7) Gladiola*; 8) Heather; 9) Daffodil; and 10) Sweet Pea.
* If you submitted another type of flower (other than Gladiola) for #7 that is applicablefor the spaces allotted and all your other answers were correct, your puzzle wasincluded in the prize drawing.
There can never be “too many cooksin the kitchen” at LMHA
There’s no doubt about it, LMHA hassome wonderful cooks! Whether it’s abirthday party or a baby shower, weall look forward to the tasty selectionsprepared by fellow employees.In an effort to feature some of theseculinary delights, please submit yourfavorite recipes for inclusion in theemployee newsletter via e-mail [email protected], or feel free to senda copy of your recipe to Vikki Stonein the Executive Dept. If you haveany questions, please contact me at569-3421. Bon Appétit!
Recipe categories:
•Something Different•Appetizers/Snacks•Soup/Salads• Entrees•Vegetables•Breads•Desserts•Vegetarian•All Locally Grown Products• Low Fat/Low Calories
TASTY TIDBITS
Rain did not dampen the spirits of CentralOffice employees who recently took part inthe annual beautification project at AvenuePlaza. With spades, shovels, and flowers inhand, the gardeners demonstrated LMHA’sdedication to GREEN efforts inside, as wellas outside Avenue Plaza by planting a varietyof flowers and other landscaping activities.The annual greening project is just anotherway in which LMHA continues its ongoingcommitment to the environment.
GREEN FROM THE INSIDE OUTCENTRAL OFFICE EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATE IN ANNUAL GREENING PROJECT
Briefly Speaking is a bi-monthly employee newsletter published by thePublic Information Office (PIO) for the LMHA. For more information contactVikki Stone, PIO officer, (502) 569-3421 or [email protected]. ExecutiveDirector: Tim Barry; Deputy Executive Director – Operations: Will Seay;Deputy Executive Director – Finance: Wavid Wray; Website: www.LMHA1.org
