Junk Drop-off Day

Sunday October 17

9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Items, including appliances and furniture, accepted at Outer Loop Landfill

On Sunday, October 17, Louisville residents may drop off bulk waste items from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Waste Management Outer Loop Landfill, 2673 Outer Loop.  More than 350 tons of junk were collected at this free service when it was last held in October.

Now is the time to get rid of bulky items not accepted by regular garbage collection such as appliances, furniture and mattresses.   Residents are asked to separate metal items from other junk.  The metal is recycled and saves valuable space in the landfill.  Freon is also properly removed from appliances.

Unacceptable items include yard waste (grass, limbs, leaves, etc.), hazardous materials, paint, tires and commercial trash.

Computers, televisions and other electronics are also not accepted.

They may be dropped off at the Meriwether Waste Reduction Center for CyberCycle, Louisville Metro Government’s electronics recycling program. The Meriwether facility’s hours are listed below.

Materials such as oil and lead-based paints, lawn fertilizers, batteries and household chemicals may be taken to Louisville Metro’s Household Hazardous Materials Collection Center, known as HAZ BIN, located at 7501 Grade Lane.  The center is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.  There is no charge for Louisville residents utilizing the HAZ BIN services.

People who wish to dispose of bulk waste throughout the year may take up to three household items, at no charge, to the Waste Reduction Center at 636 Meriwether Avenue.  Hours of operation are Tuesday – Friday, from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The junk disposal day is a partnership between the Louisville Metro Division of Solid Waste Management and Waste Management of Kentucky.

		BEAT 4
		There were 3 Burglaries on Beat 4
10/6/2010 8:45	10/6/2010 12:00	Burglary 2	4712 ANDALUSIA LN
10/6/2010 9:00	10/6/2010 19:00	Burglary 2	11300 BOLD FORBES BLVD #101
10/6/2010 21:59	10/6/2010 21:59	Burglary 3	8306 ARNOLDTOWN RD
		There was 1 TBUT f/Auto on Beat 4
9/26/2010 3:00	9/26/2010 7:00	TBUT f/Auto	10008 STONESTREET RD
		There were 2 Auto Thefts on Beat 4
10/6/2010 17:00	10/6/2010 19:30	Auto Theft	4301 E PAGES LN
10/6/2010 0:00	10/7/2010 14:30	Auto Theft	I-265 & Stonestreet0

Yard Sale to Benefit Valley View Church High School Ministry Mission Trip to Kenya, Africa

Location – Valley Dairy Freeze

10300 Deering Road

(corner of Deering and Valley Station Rd.)

Saturday, October 16^th

8:00 AM

Donuts will be sold for breakfast and pizza for lunch.

For more information, please contact Kim Siegrist at siekm3@aol.com or 367-5743

If you would like to help by donating items to be sold, please bring them to the site the morning of the sale between 6am-10am.

Home heating costs can be a large expense for families in the winter, so the Louisville Metro Community Action Partnership (CAP) is now accepting pre-registration heating assistance applications. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides financial assistance to help citizens pay utility bills. Pre-registration is only for income-eligible residents who are disabled or elderly receiving social security, SSI, pension or Black Lung benefits. Applicants must be Jefferson County residents within 130% of the federal poverty guidelines and willing to provide the documentation below.  Please take special note of the underlined requirements, which are new this year:

•      Picture ID for all individuals 18 and over in the household.

•      Proof of all household income for the preceding month (food stamp award letter, termination letter, pay stub, etc.).  All individuals 18 or over in the household with no income must have a Proof of No Income form completed prior to applying for benefits. (Available at CAP office or at www.louisvilleky.gov/cap.)

•      Social Security card(s) or official documentation with social security numbers or Permanent Resident Card Numbers for everyone living in the household.

•      Most recent heating bill or verification from landlord that heating expenses are included in the rent (i.e. lease agreements).

Residents who don’t meet the requirements for pre-registration may still apply for LIHEAP benefits. They may obtain an appointment to apply for LIHEAP from October 27-29, 2010 at the Central CAP Office located at the Urban Government Center, 810 Barret Avenue between 8 am – 4:30 pm.   All three CAP offices will begin taking appointments on November 1^st between 8 am – 1 pm, except for November 2^nd due to being closed for Election Day.

For more information about CAP, visit our website at www.louisvilleky.gov/cap or call CAP at 574-1157.

Valley High School Class of 2000 Tailgate Party

Friday, October 15, 2010

5:00 PM

VHS vs. J-town

Please join fellow Valley High School alumni Friday, October 15, 2010 at 5pm for a Tailgate Party before the “Senior Night’ football game.  The tailgate party will be held on the school’s parking lot. There will be events to benefit the Abigail Dixon Memorial Healthcare Scholarship.  The fundraiser events include a live band, half and half raffle tickets, craft sale, bake sale, BBQ, and silent auction.

Also, the Class of 2000 will be having their 10 year reunion at Mike Linnig’s Restaurant on Cane Run Road, Saturday, October 16, 2010 from 6PM to 10PM.  Scholarship fundraiser activities will also be held including a drawing for a gift basket.

Pancake Breakfast to benefit Southwest Community Ministries

SATURDAY OCTOBER 9, 2010

8:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Sun Valley Community Center, 6505 Bethany Lane

Kick off for the Southwest Community Festival

Sponsored by: Jewish Hospital & St Mary’s Healthcare,

LG&E Mill Creek Generator Station, & Louisville Metro

Cost:   $5.00 adults & children: 10 & older

$4.00 seniors: 60 yrs & older

$3.00 children: 3-9 (2 & under free)

Menu:        Regular, Blueberry, & Chocolate Chip Pancakes, Sausage, w/ Coffee, Milk or Orange Juice, Sausage Biscuits, Biscuits & Gravy

Prepared and served by Southwest Community Ministries

(All proceeds support SWCM programs: Emergency Assistance, Food Closet, Meals on Wheels, Medicines, etc.)

P U B L I C   I N V I T E D !!!

Pothole patching, sweeping, drain & ditch cleaning, pavement marking, and maintenance crews may work on major interstates in the Louisville Metro area only during non-peak daytime hours and at night.  Motorists should watch for roadside maintenance and pavement marking crews on interstates and highways throughout the rest of the district on a daily basis.

Jefferson County:

Interstate 264: Lane closures and delays possible at Bardstown Road (mile point 15.6) and Taylorsville Road (mile point 16.9) due to bridge painting.  Lane closures are scheduled in the evenings from 8:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. the following morning and on weekends from 8:00 p.m. on Friday until 6:00 a.m. on Monday.

Southbound Interstate 71: The right lane will closed at the US 42 overpass (mile point 6.1) due to bridge deck repairs.  This lane closure is scheduled for Tuesday, October 5^th from 6:30 p.m. until midnight.

Westbound Interstate 64: Lane closures and delays possible between Hurstbourne Parkway and I-264 (mile points 15.0 and 12.2) due construction of auxillary lane.  Roadway will be reduced to one lane October 6^th – 8^th from 7:00 p.m. each evening until 6:00 a.m. the following morning. The speed limit will be reduced to 45 MPH in the work zone.

Interstate 265: Lane closures and delays possible between the Seatonville Road overpass and Taylorsville Road (mile points 18.8 and 23.3).  The roadway may be reduced to one lane weeknights Monday – Thursday from 7:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. the following morning. On weekends, lane closures are possible from 7:00 p.m. on Friday until 6:00 a.m. on Monday. The speed limit in the work zone will be reduced to 55 MPH.

Interstate 64: Construction delays possible between I-265 and the Jefferson/Shelby County line (mile points 18.8 and 23.9) due to roadway widening.  Westbound I-64 traffic lanes are split with permanent barrier wall between the two travel lanes.  All traffic exiting westbound I-64 to I-265 must be in the right lane at the beginning of the lane split.  Motorists should be aware that the shoulders are limited and narrow at the bridge crossings. Lanes will be restricted to 12 feet in width. The speed limit is reduced to 55 MPH in the construction zone and this is a double fine work zone.  Construction is scheduled for completion in the fall of 2010.

KY 1531 (Eastwood-Fisherville Road): Roadway is closed under I-64 (mile point 8.1) as part of the interstate widening project.  The road will remain closed through Friday, October 8th.  Motorists should follow the signed detour via Gilliland Road.

US 31W (Main Street): Lane closures and delays possible between 2^nd Street and 3^rd Street due to roadway resurfacing.  Work is scheduled for October 4^th – 8^th with lane closures from 7:00 p.m. each evening until 5:00 a.m. the following morning.

US 31W (West Main Street and South 22^nd Street): Lane closures and delays possible between US 150 and South 6^th Street (mile points 19.5 and 21.7) due to sidewalk ramp repairs.  Lane closures are scheduled weekdays from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Lane closures are also possible on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. and on Sundays from 2:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.

US 31 (Clark Memorial Bridge): Lane closures possible from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. due to bridge repairs.

US 60A (Lexington Road): Lane closures and delays possible between Alta Vista Road and US 60 (mile points 8.7 and 10.5) due to sidewalk repairs.  Lane closures are scheduled daily from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

KY 146: Lane closures and delays possible near Interstate 265 between Nelson Miller Parkway and Springs Station Road (mile points 6.9 and 7.8) due to construction of turning lanes.  No lane closures are permitted weekdays from 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p. m. until 6:00 p.m.

KY 148: Roadway is reduced to one lane at the Floyds Fork Bridge (mile point 0.98) due to bridge deck repairs.  Motorists should watch for a temporary traffic signal that is in place. Work is scheduled to be completed at the end of October.  Wide loads are restricted from using this bridge during construction.

KY 155 (Taylorsville Road): Lane closures and delays possible at the intersection with Landherr Drive (mile point 8.2) due to construction of the Blankenbaker Parkway extension.

KY 864 (Poplar Level Road): Lane closures and delays possible between Interstate 264 and Eastern Parkway (mile points 11.3 and 13.7) due to median repairs.  Lane closures possible October 11-13 in the evenings from 9:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. the following morning.

KY 913 (Blankenbaker Parkway): Lane closures and delays possible at the intersection with Blankenbaker Access Drive (mile point 0.9) due to roadway construction.

KY 1447 (Westport Road): Lane closures and delays possible between Hubbards Lane and I-264 (mile points 0.9 and 1.9) due to roadway widening.  Speed limit on Westport Road has been reduced to 25 MPH in the construction zone.

KY 1865 (Taylor Boulevard): Lane closures and delays possible between Third Street Road and Berry Boulevard (mile points 2.6 and 6.1) due to roadway resurfacing.  Lane closures scheduled weekdays from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and all day on weekends.

KY 2051 (Rockford Lane): Lane closures and delays possible between Dover Road and Cane Run Road (mile points 1.4 and 1.9) due to sidewalk installation.  Lane closures scheduled daily from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

KY 3082 (Bank Street): Lane closures and delays possible between I-264 and 22^nd Street (mile points 0 and 1.5) due to roadway resurfacing.  Lane closures scheduled weekdays from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. and all day on weekends.

Wood Road (CS 1020): Roadway is closed at the bridge over the Middle Fork of Beargrass Creek, 0.2 miles north of Whipps Mill Road due to bridge replacement. Motorists should follow the signed detour via Lyndon Lane.

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

1. LinkedIn can be a successful tool for employees and employers. However, the BBB advises against opening email messages for contact requests before logging into your LinkedIn account. Some requests are accompanied by a link that navigates the user away from the site to a page that says “PLEASE WAITING.”  The user is taken to Google, but during transfer, the user’s computer gets infected with malware, which can steal passwords. BBB recommends logging into your LinkedIn account to view your Inbox.

2. Kentucky Lottery Scam: A local consumer received a call from a scammer pretending to be with the KY Lottery, informing them they have won the lottery. The caller is then asked to send $325 in order to claim the prize money. The BBB warns consumers to always check thoroughly before sending money upfront to anyone claiming to be awarding a monetary prize that seems too-good-to-be-true.

3. Businesses Beware! The Internal Revenue Service issued an alert to warn businesses and consumers about an IRS e-mail scam using the name of the government’s Electronic Federal Tax Payment System (EFTPS) in an attempt to infect a user’s computer with malware. The e-mail claims a tax payment made through EFTPS was rejected and directs the recipient to a different web site for more information. The IRS advises those receiving this message to forward the message to the IRS at phishing@irs.gov.

4. The BBB suggests caution to anyone considering buying the iRenew bracelet, advertised on TV across the U.S. The bracelet is distributed by Harvest Trading Group of Norwell, Mass., which has a “D” rating with the BBB on a scale of A to F. Many consumers say they felt the bracelets were useless, the TV commercials misleading, the cost of shipping and handling was exorbitant and obtaining a refund proved to be extremely difficult. Check a company’s Reliability Report with the BBB by going to www.bbb.org.

5. Louisville is one of the top cities most infected by bedbugs in the U.S. The epidemic has brought scammers out of the woodwork. BBB suggests seeking referrals, to get three or four written estimates, including a pest management plan that says exactly what they will do, what products they will use, how frequently, and the cost and the kind of warranty. Eradication may require several treatments. Before any treatment is applied, the technician should produce evidence of infestation.

6. The BBB says buyers should beware when purchasing collector’s coins from National Collector’s Mint. The BBB has received reports that the sales representatives use harassing sales techniques, the coins arrive damaged or not at all, and refunds are difficult to obtain. This company has an “F” rating with the BBB on a scale of A to F for not responding to complaints or providing basic information.

7. Don’t get spooked by Halloween boutiques! Many of these shops and online stores are seasonal. BBB recommends the following tips to avoid being haunted long after Halloween is over: Ask the company for its physical address and phone number so you can check its reliability with the BBB at www.bbb.org; Make sure you understand the company’s refund and return policy before you buy; Know the price and shipping charges before ordering; Only provide credit card information in a secure environment.

8. On Oct. 27, companies selling debt relief services via telephone may no longer charge a fee before settling or reducing a customer’s credit card debt. Three other Telemarketing Sales Rule provisions, that just took effect require debt relief companies to make specific disclosures to consumers, prohibit misrepresentations, and extend the Telemarketing Sales Rule to cover calls consumers make to these firms in response to debt relief advertising. For more info, visit www.ftc.gov.

9. The BBB warns consumers to be wary of Mystery Shopper scams. Some scammers are using the BBB database to impersonate legitimate mystery shopping companies to con consumers into depositing checks into their personal bank accounts, withdrawing the funds and wiring the money through Western Union. Always check www.bbb.org to be sure the contact information you are asked to use matches a legitimate business in good standing with the BBB.

10. BBB has received reports of an increase in Unclaimed Property Scams. Scammers email consumers offering to help find unclaimed money or property. One scam asks consumers to call a 1-809 number to begin the search. The consumer is asked to send money for “more information” or pay a fee to view a “database.” The company does not guarantee the name contained in the list is actually the consumer. BBB suggests www.kytreasury.com/Unclaimed+Property+Search.htm to search for unclaimed money.

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.

Bean Soup Supper

Friday, October 8, 2010

5:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Sun Valley Community Center

6505 Bethany Lane

Tickets: $6.00 for adults, $4.00 for children 10 and under

Menu includes a variety of Bean Soups, Cornbread, Crackers. Desserts. Tea & Coffee

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VWC Annual Kentucky Dinner

Friday, October 22, 2010

6:30 pm

Highview Baptist Church

5414 Valley Station Road

Guest Speaker:  Stan Curtis Founder of “Kentucky Harvest” and “Blessings in a Backpack”

Please bring a backpack to donate to this worthy charity.

Tickets:  $8.00 for adults, $5.00 for children 10 and under

Tickets may be purchased from any club member or at the door.

Menu includes ham, chicken, sweet potatoes, green beans, slaw, rolls, tea and coffee and assorted desserts.

Proceeds will benefit the Scholarship Fund and other community projects.