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ATTENTION BLOCK WATCH CAPTAINS: Please share information with your neighbors

A constituent has informed our office that a group of individuals were going door to door in Valley Station yesterday afternoon.  The individuals were said to be seeking help for residents who have had damage to their cars resulting from road work close to Dixie Hwy.  They asked questions such as “Do you have insurance?” and “Who is your insurance company?”

This information has been shared with Louisville Metro Police Department as well as the Better Business Bureau.

At this time, we don’t know if the individuals are legitimate sales representatives or not.  The police encourage residents who come in contact with them to call the police immediately so they can find out who they are, who they’re working for and for what purpose.

Please call 574-7111 immediately

if you come in contact with these individuals.

BBB recommends exercising caution when hiring companies to do home repairs, driveway re-paving, etc. that solicit business door-to-door. Be wary of companies claiming to have “leftover materials” from a recent neighborhood job and offering services for advance payment. Always research the company first with the BBB at www.bbb.org.

The Department of Highways announces the temporary closure of the exit ramp from eastbound Interstate 64 to northbound Interstate 65 (mile point 5) in Jefferson County. This ramp is scheduled for closure on Tuesday, August 31st from 6:30 PM until 12:00 AM and will allow for bridge deck repairs.
The actual starting date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur.  Dial 511 or log on to 511.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Public Notice: Public Hearing on Tire Burning (1.2 Million Tires a Year) At Kosmos Cement Company

The Louisville Metro Planning Commission
514 West Liberty Street
Old Jail Building
Thursday, August 5, 2010
1:00 PM
(Held downtown in the middle of a workday)

Hawkins opposes burning tires at Kosmos!

If a permit is issued, Kosmos Cement Company can begin burning tires.  The plant is seeking a Conditional Use Permit by the Planning Commission that will allow tire burning.  This matter will not go before the Metro Council for a vote.

Councilman Doug Hawkins is on record opposing this conditional use permit!

“South Louisville already has an alarmingly high rate of cancer, these emissions will have a negative effect on our air quality,” says Councilman Hawkins.  “My concerns for public safety have not been met and I believe burning tires will endanger the entire community.”

Councilman Hawkins also questions whether or not adequate safety measures have been taken to protect our waterways from being contaminated in the process.

Kosmos Cement Company is located at 15301 Dixie Highway, in Metro Council District 14.

Taylor Boulevard Closure
July 28^th
7:00 – 11:00 p.m.

The Kentucky Department of Highways announces temporary lane closures on KY 1865 (Taylor Boulevard) under Interstate 264 (mile point 5.7) for maintenance.  The right lane will be closed in each direction this evening, Wednesday, July 28^th from 7:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m.

*The actual starting date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur.

Dial 511 or log on to 511.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

The Department of Highways District 5 Office announces temporary lane closures on southbound Interstate 65 between Interstate 264 and Fern Valley Road (mile points 131.2 and 128.1).  These lane closures are scheduled for Tuesday, July 27^th and Wednesday, July 28^th from 8:00 p.m. each evening until 5:00 a.m. the follow morning.  The lane closures will allow for overhead sign installation and roadway striping.

The actual starting date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur.  Dial 511 or log on to 511.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

Temporary Ramp Closures for Dixie Hwy, Stonestreet, New Cut, National Turnpike

The Department of Highways District 5 Office announces temporary ramp closures on eastbound KY 841 (Gene Snyder Freeway) due to pavement joint repairs.  The entrance and exit ramps at the following interchanges on the eastbound side of KY 841 will be closed from 9:00 p.m. in the evening until 6:00 a.m. the following morning:

• US 31W (Dixie Highway), mile point 0.0, on Saturday evening July 24^th and Sunday evening, July 25^th
• Stonestreet Road, mile point 3.0, on Monday evening, July 26^th and Tuesday evening, July 27^th
• KY 1865 (New Cut Road), mile point 6.0, on Wednesday evening, July 28^th and Thursday evening, July 29^th
• KY 1020 (National Turnpike), mile point 7.6, on Saturday evening, July 31^st and Sunday evening, August 1^st

The actual starting date and duration of this work may be adjusted if inclement weather or other unforeseen delays occur.  Dial 511 or log on to 511.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

KY 1065 (Outer Loop):  Lane closures and delays possible between Third Street Road and National Turnpike (mile points 0.0 and 2.5) due to roadway resurfacing.  Lane closures are scheduled weeknights this week from 7:00 p.m. each evening until 5:00 a.m. the following morning.

BOIL WATER ADVISORY

for Southern Part of Jefferson County and Parts of Bullitt County

July 2, 2010

Louisville Water Company has issued a Boil Water Advisory for approximately 330 customers in the southern part of Jefferson County and parts of Bullitt County who are served by the Jefferson Memorial and Martin Hill elevated tanks. The advisory comes after a drop in pressure. Customers do have water but should follow the precautions in the Boil Water Advisory. The Boil Water Advisory is a precautionary measure issued to ensure the safety of the water supply until water quality tests confirm the water is safe to drink.

Customers should:

• Bring all water used for drinking, food preparation and cooking to a rolling boil for three minutes before consuming.

• Not use chilled water lines on refrigerators.

• Not use ice from automatic ice machines.

Streets involved in the Boil Water Advisory Include:

BRAEBURN DR

BROOKS HILL RD

BROOKS VALLEY RD

BROOKSVIEW CIR

BROOKSVIEW RD

CARDINAL RD

COOPER LN

E MARTIN PL

E MARTIN PL

EAGLES RD

GALA CT

GOFF LN

GOSPEL KINGDOM RD

HILLVIEW LN

HOLMES DR

HOLSCLAW CT

HOLSCLAW HILL RD

JEFFERSON HILL RD

KELLERMAN-WARREN LN

KLAPPER RD

KNOB CREEK RD

MACK DR

MARTIN HILL RD

MEDLEY LN

MILLS RD

MITCHELL HILL RD

MOUNT ELMIRA RD

NEW ED QUICK RD

OAKCREST DR

OLD BROOKS HILL RD

OLOFIELD LN

ORCHARD BROOK DR

PINECREST DR

RED ROCK DR

SAMUELS CT

SAMUELS LN

SANDSTONE RD

SHEPHERDSVILLE RD

SMITH RD

SNAWDER LN

SPARKS DR

SUGARTREE LN

SWALLOW RD

THIRY RD

TOP HILL RD

W MARTIN PL

WICKER LN

For more information, please visit http://www.louisvilleky.gov/LWC/

One man was shot multiple times and another struck with a pistol during a violent home invasion.

Around 12:30 a.m. this morning a Shively police officer on routine patrol heard gun shots and quickly responded to Loney Lane off Dixie Highway (close to Millers Lane).

Shively Police say they are looking for three men wearing dark clothing who ran from the scene on foot and then were seen getting into an older model dark colored Buick LeSabre.  Two suspects had pistols and the other was caring a rifle.

A local news channel reported that the victims’ injuries are “non-life threatening.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact

Shivley Police at 448-6181

or

Crime Stoppers at 582-2583

CITIZENS ALERT:
Burglaries and Thefts from Auto
On the Rise

Councilman Hawkins received the alert below from 3rd Division Police Station:

Councilmen and Councilwoman,

In the last three weeks, we have seen an alarming rise in the Burglaries and Thefts from autos in our division. Usually, these occur in Councilman Blackwell’s district with Councilman Henderson’s area coming in a close second. In the past three weeks, we have seen up to 38 residential burglaries and as many as 25 thefts from autos a week. The trend doesn’t seem to be dying down and our officers, at this moment, are out on a break-in in progress and two others are out on break-in reports. This is happening all over the Third Division. Part of the issue is that it’s happening all over the city. The other police divisions are experiencing the same type of crime. While I’m fortunate that out of all eight divisions, we have the largest percentage of decrease in crime (4.7% overall), we won’t keep that but for another week or two the way things are going.

From canvassing the neighborhoods where burglaries are occurring, it appears that the neighbors are actually seeing suspicious activity but are failing to call the police because they are explaining it away. (must be workers, must be movers, must be the cable guy, etc.) I would encourage you to get with your constituents, your community groups, your email trees, your volunteer firemen, anyone you have the ability to contact and let them know that we need their help in combating the crime in our community. Our division is 78 square miles and the second busiest of the eight divisions in calls for service. Our officers stay busy their entire shift. We can’t affect the crime rate by ourselves.

I know we’re meeting Monday. If you have anything that can help us, please let me know.

Thanks, Jim

Major James Sohan
Louisville Metro Police Department
Third Division
7219 Dixie Highway