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If you can qualify for a mortgage, it's a great time to buy a home. Interest rates remain low, and there are many homes to choose from. If you need a recommendation for a mortgage officer, check with the bank or credit union that you normally do business with or ask for a recommendation from a Realtor.

If you live in the Shepherdsville city limits, you have probably been wondering why someone left you a green Eco-Tech trash-can. We received our can rather unceremoniously last weekend. There was no note of explanation or introductory letter, just a large green can sitting at the end of the driveway.

Due to the timing of the delivery, my first thought was that this was for yard debris from the wind storm. While driving through neighborhoods last week, I noticed that my opinion was shared. However, no one came to remove the cans so I decided to call and find out exactly what was going on.

I spoke with representatives from Eco-Tech and Rumpke and each confirmed that ECO-Tech has been awarded the contract to pick-up trash by the city of Shepherdsville effective October 1st. Their monthly rate will be $9.50 which is higher than the $8.00 that we are currently paying Rumpke. Presumably, Rumpke bid higher. Pickup days will remain the same.

As my trash was already in the Rumpke can, I was concerned that I had to transfer it to the Eco-tech can. I was glad to hear Eco-tech say that they would accept it as is this week. That was an experience that I really wasn't looking forward to.

Rumpke will be coming around collecting their old cans. You do not have to put them by the street, but they do ask that you place them in a visible location near the front of your house.

For more information about the new service provider, visit the Eco-Tech website. Note that they also provide recycling pick-up for $5.00 extra per month.

In Mt. Sterling Kentucky: October Court Days = A Wild Weekend of Shopping!

There is NOTHING in this world as whacky as October Court Day in Mt. Sterling Kentucky! It's completely in my blood and genes. There's no known cure for it and I am afraid it is terminal.

There is no way I would miss a year of attending.

It always occurs every third Monday in October. That was when court was in session and country folk came into town to swap, trade, sell while they wasted away the day waiting to see how issues in court would turn out. It quickly expanded into Saturday and Sunday too since everyone came to town early.

I sort of grew up in Mt. Sterling since both sets of Grandparents and loads of relatives lived Montgomery County. Mom & Dad went to high school there as well.

My grandmother Elizabeth lived right downtown in an apartment over a grocery store on Main Street. I loved visiting the stores in town and there is something sweet and comforting about being downtown for me.

Normally, Mt. Sterling is a quiet little Kentucky town of 6,317(2005 census) it grows to an estimated 130,000 during October Court Days!

The whole town is a giant flea market with most of the downtown streets blocked for traffic and turned into miles of vendors. I have seen every type of item for sale here. The smell of food cooking on the outdoor grills is fabulous too! Each year there is a new HOT ITEM!

Last year it was designer knock-off handbags. We stopped at one table that was a small mountain of faux Chanel and Coach handbags. Surrounding it almost four bodies deep, were frantic crazy women snatching, grabbing and bargaining with the seller in lightning speed!

The seller was this tiny Oriental girl standing on two concrete blocks(so she could have a good vantage point) with a fistful of money in one hand and a load of plastic bags on the other arm.

She would tell you what the bag was priced... then grab your money. There were many more boxes under the table full of purses. It was the quick and the dead if you wanted one.

The seller said she would only be there one day...so you better get it while the gittin is good! WhooHoo, it was fun!

Back in the day my Dad said his favorite vendor was an old Indian that sold snake oil(with a bit of Magic Corn Salve and Black Draught). I didn't ever see him.

One of my favorites of October Court Days was an organ grinder with a monkey.

He would stand in the street and the monkey would gather silver coins from the tight circle of children and their parents.

Try to give him a penny and he would refuse to touch it.

Everyone would laugh and give him a quarter. I always thought that guy was a genius for making money the easy way.

I always look for the unique items like this toilet paper holder made from horseshoes!

I also thought these little pets called Sugar Gliders were neat.

I held one in my hand and his little toenails were pretty sharp. The sugar gliders knew their names and would jump in the air over to their handlers. They were sweet but I didn't think I wanted to take another critter home. there was quite a crowd of parents taking a look at ownership. Kids were crying...you know the drill.

Anyway we parked kind of far from the event, so it made it a long haul to take back bargains to stash in the trunk. After one time back we were worn out and ready to call it a day.

Like I said, there is nothing like October Court Days but after the end of one you swear you will never do it again...then you are back again in Mt. Sterling the next year.

Maybe it's like having a baby... you forget all the pain you endured and have another one. After I recover this year, I will be looking forward to next time!

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Lizette Fitzpatrick- Baby Boomer Real Estate Relocation Specialist with Prudential Don Foster in Richmond, Kentucky.

Rated number #1 featured Kentucky Realtor on Activerain.com and Localism.com. Publisher/Author for the only Central Kentucky email newsletter on local real estate listings and sold properties, Kentucky relocation, local events, homeowner information and fun! For more information on Lizette, Kentucky Horse Farms, Prudential Don Foster, Madison County, Fayette County, Richmond or Lexington, Kentucky click on Lizette.us.

See for yourself what Lizette's extraordinary clients have to say about their Kentucky real estateexperience. Copyright © 2008 By Lizette Fitzpatrick, All Rights Reserved..*October Court Days / Mt. Sterling Kentucky*

Poplar Woods is located on Highway 42 in Goshen just past the Goshen Store on the right if you are heading away from Louisville. Poplar Woods is a conservation development and consists of 203 acres. There are going to be 93 lots in Poplar Woods with over 100 acres of open space. There are many trees bordering the develpoment and as you drive in you will see many more trees the developer has planted. There is also a large pond with a waterfall at the beginning of Poplar Woods. It is a very impressive setting.

Home prices begin at around $650,000 and there are a few out of the ground that have been sold and are being custom built. If you want information and a plat of available lots, email me and I will send it to you. At the moment, the info is not available online.

Also, to see other new developments in Oldham County, KY be sure to visit New Homes in Crestwood, Prospect and Goshen KY.

Cedar Falls is a highly desirable neighborhood in Mt Washington. With lots ranging from 1.5 to 6.5 acres, the luxury homes in this neighborhood are best described as estates. Development in Cedar Falls began in 2005 and a few lots are available. When complete, there will be less than 50 houses in the subdivision.

With prices ranging from $375,000 to $500,000 it is difficult to describe any home as typical. Houses in Cedar Falls have 3-5 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 - 4 baths and range in size from 2100-3100 sq ft. Virtually every one has a basement that adds to the size of the home. Interiors are filled with some of the best amenities you will find in Bullitt County. Vaulted and double try ceilings, tile and hardwood flooring, fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops, formal dining rooms, theatre rooms, etc. Listing descriptions read like a check list of dreams.

Cedar Falls is basically one street which winds through the countryside and forms a circle at the back of the subdivision. Homes on the exterior of the circle tend to be a little larger and set back from the street a little more. Additionally, their back yards open to undeveloped land so the lots appear even larger. Regardless of where you live, the pristine view is preserved by the underground utilities.

The neighborhood does not have sidewalks, but this really isn't a problem. Traffic ranges from light to non-existent.

The deed restrictions and HOA fees are very reasonable ($200 / year).

Bullitt County Public Schools

Students who live in Cedar Falls and attend Bullitt County Public Schools will go to...

• Pleasant Grove Elementary
• Eastside Middle, and
• Bullitt East High School

See Also: Schools in Mt Washington

Location

From Louisville, take Bardstown Road south to Mt. Washington. Turn right onto old 31E and then right onto Flatlick Road. Cedar Falls is 1.5 miles down the road on the left. In total, Cedar Falls is about 5 minutes from Bardstown Road and less than 15 minutes to the Gene Snyder.

Similar Homes

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Erik Hitzelberger is a licensed real estate agent with RE/MAX Alliance. He specializes in helping clients buy and sell homes in Louisville and Bullitt County including Shepherdsville, Mt Washington, Brooks, Hillview, Pioneer Village, Hunters Hollow, Zoneton, and Lebanon Junction. If you need a Bullitt County Real Estate agent please email me or call 502.921.3989.