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Pass the keys to a sober driver before the party begins
Football fans across the country are gearing up to celebrate America’s most-watched sporting event, Super Bowl LIV, on Sunday, Feb. 2.
For many, the Super Bowl celebration will include drinking alcohol, so the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) Office of Highway Safety is teaming with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for a Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk reminder urging football fans to call the right play by passing the keys to a sober driver.
“We want everyone to have a good time watching and celebrating the Super Bowl,” said KYTC Secretary Jim Gray. “All we ask is that if you plan on drinking alcohol, make the right choice and plan for a designated driver before the party begins.”
Drunken driving can be deadly. With a blood alcohol concentration of .08 or higher, a driver is considered alcohol-impaired, but even a small amount of alcohol can impair judgment and reaction times enough to make driving unsafe.
“Drunken driving crashes are 100 percent preventable,” said Secretary Gray. “With so many sober ride options – public transportation, taxis, ride booking programs – there is no excuse.”
According to KYTC, preliminary numbers indicate 121 people in Kentucky were killed in crashes that involved a drunken driver in 2019.
“These are not just numbers,” said Secretary Gray. “These are people – mothers, daughters, sons, fathers – who never made it home to their loved ones due to someone’s choice to drink and drive. Any number above zero is unacceptable.”
The KYTC reminds motorists traveling not only on Super Bowl Sunday – but every day – to always buckle up. A seat belt provides the best protection against injury and death.
For Super Bowl LIV, be a team player and remember: Fans Don’t Let Fans Drive Drunk.
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To help you save embarrassment, thousands of dollars in expensive plumbing repairs, and avoid polluting the environment, pay attention to this list of things that you must never, EVER, flush down the toilet:
1. Feminine Products
2. Cooking Grease - Grease should never be poured down any drain, period. It may look like a liquid that can easily be dumped down a drain, but when it cools, it will congeal and clog up your pipes. Collect your grease in a glass jar and throw it in the trash, or save the grease and reuse it, especially bacon grease…mmmmm
3. Baby Wipes/Wet Wipes/Cleaning Pads
4. Dental Floss - Floss is not biodegradable and can cause serious clogs and environmental damage.
5. Q-tips/Cotton Balls
6. Diapers - Just because there is human waste inside does not mean that they are OK to flush. Diapers are made to expand in water. In the unlikely case you actually get the diaper to flush, it will likely get caught in the U-bend of the pipe.
7. Pills/Prescriptions
8. Paper Towels/Tissues - If you really want to save money and help the environment, you will use washable cloths and rags, but if you have to use paper towels, throw them in the trash, not the toilet. Tissues and paper towels are not made to dissolve like toilet paper; throw them in the trash.
9. Cigarette Butts
10. Hair: Hair will never dissolve in water. In fact, it floats and easily gets caught on its way out the toilet, snagging whatever comes its way. So, don’t clean a brush and toss the hair in the commode. And if you wear hair weaves and one falls in the toilet, fish that lock out or you could face a big repair bill.
11. Condoms
12. Bleach: Bleach is a very harsh chemical that does not belong in sewerage lines or septic systems. “The toilet bowl doesn’t need to be cleaned with bleach or an industrial cleaner. If you want to use something stronger, try white distilled vinegar. Toilet bowl stains are caused by the minerals in the water and not from human waste.
13. Food
14. Chewing gum: Chewing gum never dissolves in water and, worse yet, it can adhere to other flushables to form a clog. Wrap it in paper and toss it in the trash.
15. Dried poop from a litter box
16. Fish/snakes/little critters: Flushing live animals down the toilet is not only inhumane, it is stupid. Find a home for unwanted pets instead. About those dead animals: there’s no way they’re going to disintegrate in the toilet water and there’s a good chance they’ll create a clog. Give them a decent “burial” in the garbage can or yard.
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Compostable products like takeout containers, cups, plates, and forks may look and feel like plastic, but are made from plants such as corn or sugarcane. From a disposal point of view, these items are not as "eco-friendly" as they sound if you don't have a way to compost them in an industrial composting system. They won't break down easily (if at all) in a backyard compost pile, but if you try it, consider helping the process along by cutting the item into small pieces first. These products should NOT be placed in the recycling bin. If you don’t have a way to compost, into the garbage they must go. But, like their plastic counterparts, even compostable containers don't break down in any reasonable amount of time in a landfill. Remember, it’s best to REDUCE! Try to avoid single-use items, no matter what they're made from!
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The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness is offering free radon test kits while supplies last.
You can request a kit by calling 574-6650 or visiting https://louisvilleky.gov/government/health-wellness/radon.
Radon is a gas that you cannot smell, taste or see. It forms naturally when uranium, radium and thorium break down in rocks, soil and groundwater. People can be exposed to radon primarily from breathing radon in air that comes in through cracks and gaps in homes and other buildings. Radon can cause lung cancer through prolonged exposure. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, behind smoking, and the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, causing between 15,000 and 22,000 lung cancer deaths each year.
The entire state of Kentucky is at high risk for radon exposure with about 40 percent of homes estimated to have unsafe levels. The only way to know if radon exists at dangerous levels in your home is to test for it.
For more information click here!
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There are some things you can’t recycle in your curbside bin and they include plastic bags, But another option is available!
Join Kroger in making a difference with plastic recycling. Every day, Kroger recycles tons of plastic waste in stores but with your help, they can do more.
Now you can recycle plastic bags (grocery, retail, food storage, dry cleaning, newspaper bags), outer package wrapping, plastic cereal box liners and shipping materials. Check out the above graphic for more information (or view it here) and thanks for doing your part!
Louisville loses 54,000 trees a year due to storms, invasive pests, development and old age. Without mitigation, our city’s tree canopy cover could fall to as low as 21% in the next few decades. Through planting and preservation, our goal is to reach 45% canopy by 2050.
Trees make our city more livable, clean and healthy.
- TREES PROVIDE AIR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT BY FILTERING PARTICULATE MATTER, VOCS AND OTHER POLLUTANTS
- TREES ARE ONE OF THE MOST EFFECTIVE AND ECONOMICAL METHODS OF REDUCING URBAN HEAT
- TREES MITIGATE STORMWATER AND REDUCE RUNOFF
- TREES OFFER HABITAT FOR LOCAL WILDLIFE
Trees Louisville is always looking for partners to help us improve canopy in our community, particularly in areas identified by the most recent Urban Tree Canopy Assessment of greatest in need.
Want to sponsor a project at a special school, street, or area of town? We can help facilitate the perfect project for individuals, families, or companies. Email us at info@treeslouisville.org or call us at 502-208-8746 to discuss sponsorship opportunities.
How’s the canopy in your neighborhood?
The 78 neighborhoods within the old city boundaries of Louisville have a combined canopy cover of just 26%. How does your neighborhood stack up?
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MOST COVERAGE
Iroquois Park = 68%
Cherokee Park = 55%
Cherokee Gardens = 53%
Brownsboro Zorn = 51%
Audubon Park = 48%
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LEAST COVERAGE
University = 11%
Phoenix Hill = 11%
Central Business District = 8%
Fairgrounds = 6%
Standiford = 3%
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Recognizing key indicators of Human Trafficking (HT) is the first step in identifying victims and can help SAVE A LIFE. Here are some common indicators to help recognize HT. Reference is the Blue Campaign.
· Does the person appear disconnected from family, friends, community organizations, or houses of worship?
· Has a child stopped attending school?
· Has the person had a sudden or dramatic change in behavior?
· Is a juvenile engaged in commercial sex acts?
· Is the person disoriented or confused, or showing signs of mental or physical abuse”
· Does the person have bruises in various stages of healing?
· Is the person fearful, timid, or submissive?
· Does the person show signs of having been denied food, water, sleep, or medical care?
· Is the person often in the company of someone to whom he or she defers? Or someone who seems to be in control of the situation, i.e., where they go or who they talk to?
· Does the person appear to be coached on what to say?
· Is the person living in unsuitable conditions?
· Does the person lack personal possessions and appear not to have a stable living situation:
· Does the person have freedom of movement? Can the person freely leave where they live: Are there unreasonable security measures?
· Not all indicators listed above are present in every human trafficking situation, and; the presence or absence of any of the indicators is not necessarily proof of human trafficking.
To get help from the National Human Trafficking Hotline: 1-888-373-7888 or text 233733 or BeFree
Hint: Keep this hotline number in your cell phone
PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO VIEW THIS POWERFUL VIDEO REGARDING HUMAN TRAFFICKING. TO VIEW, CLICK THIS LINK: https://www.fathomevents.com/events/blind-eyes-opened
For the week of Sunday January 19th to Saturday January 25th
Theft from Automobile - There were a total of fifteen thefts from autos, which was an increase from the previous week (9). In eleven of the thefts force was used, two were by unknown means and two were unlocked. Please remember to lock your vehicles and take your valuables out of your car. See attached maps for more detail.
Auto Theft - There were four reported auto thefts for the week which was a decrease from the previous week (5). In two of the thefts keys were used, one was by unknown means and one was unfounded. See attached maps for more detail.
Burglary - There were six reported burglaries this reporting period which was the same as the previous week (6). Five of the burglaries were residential and one was a business. Entry was made by the following: Three were by force, one was unlocked and two were by unknown means. See attached maps for more details.
There was one reported Robbery for the reporting period
On 1/20/2020 at 1:35am in the 2100 block of Tyler Lane the victim reports that an unknown B/M approached him as he was getting into his vehicle and punched him in the face. Subject then took victims vehicle. Arrested- Dwight Bailey B/M
New Member Orientation
New Member Orientation
Date: February 11, 2020
Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM EST
Register Now
Event Description:
New Member Orientation is designed to bring new and existing members together for a brief session of networking and learning provided by the Chamber staff. The first thirty minutes of New Member Orientation is for open networking. This allows new members to talk candidly about their experiences and businesses. Each month a current member business will host the event. This allows new and current members to see other member businesses in action. Light breakfast and refreshments are provided by the host. Take this chance to come introduce yourself and your business to your fellow new and current members. A presentation will be provided by the Chamber staff going over all aspects of the Chamber from networking, events, board members, affinity partner programs, and ways to promote your business.
Location:
Best In Class
3831 Ruckriegel Pkwy, Suite 108
Louisville, KY 40299
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Take advantage of our 50% Off February discount promotion! Second Saturday is a perfect way for families to enjoy the day together.
From candy to cards to crazy traditions, we’ll dedicate the day to love and families of past and present. Explore our hands-on artifact touch stations, try to figure out what some unfamiliar objects from our collection might be, make some art and more!
Second Saturday activities are included with General Admission to the museum.
To sign up click the link below!
https://www.fomaslou.org/events
For more information click the link below!
https://www.facebook.com/events/472845560297111/
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The shells she sells are seashells, I’m sure.
And if she sells seashells on the seashore,
Then I’m sure she sells seashore shells.
Yally Bally had a jolly golliwog. Feeling folly, Yally Bally Bought his jolly golli’ a dollie made of holly! The golli’, feeling jolly, named the holly dollie, Polly. So Yally Bally’s jolly golli’s holly dollie Polly’s also jolly!
How much wood would a woodchuck chuck
if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
He would chuck, he would, as much as he could,
and chuck as much wood as a woodchuck would
if a woodchuck could chuck wood.
NOTICE: All Metro Council meetings are carried live on Metro TV, Spectrum Cable Channel 184 and U-verse Channel 99. The meetings are also available online at the Metro Council home page at http://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro-council/metro-council-clerk by clicking on the “Watch Meetings Online” button.
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