District 23 Update - April 1, 2011

Councilman James Peden
601 West Jefferson Street
Louisville, KY  40202
502.574.1123

Highview Business Association Social a Great Success!

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Thank you to all the local business leaders who came out to make the afterhours event such a success.  A special thank you to Bungalow Joe's for hosting.
To learn more or to join visit www.highviewbusiness.org

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LMPD 7th Division Update

Remember to Lock your Cars and Remove all Valuables
Theft from automobiles is an issue for much of Louisville. Unfortunately District 23 is not immune.  The following crime map is provided by the 7th Division:
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Officers responded to several different residential burglaries and one business that occurred at varied times in the 7th Division.  The Blue Diamond Apartment area is still having problems with daylight burglaries with suspect(s) forcing the rear door and stealing high dollar items. Officers did make arrest of subjects that committed two separate burglaries in that area this week.
Please remember to take the time to write down brand name, model, and serial number for personal possession in your home to assist police in identifying, locating, and recovering stolen property. If you see crime occurring, please contact the Louisville Metro Police at 574-2111 or 911.
If you would like information on starting a Block Watch in your neighborhood please contact Officer Russell Miller at Russell.Miller@louisvilleky.gov

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It will soon be Raining Puppies and Kittens

So… We Thought a Baby Shower would be Appropriate!

Every spring Louisville Metro Animal Services receives hundreds of unwanted orphaned puppies and kittens.  Caring for these needy little ones takes an army of special foster parents and a mountain of supplies.  To encourage the community to pitch in LMAS is hosting a baby shower from Friday, April 1 until Sunday, May 1.  Animal lovers are encouraged to bring an item(s) from the “Orphaned Babies Shower” Wish List to help staff and volunteers care for the little ones.

Animal lovers who bring an item for the “Orphaned Babies Shower” from the wish list will receive a 30% discount off the adoption fee.  All animals come with a full adoption package, which includes spaying or neutering, rabies vaccination and license, preventative vaccinations, deworming, heartworm or feline leukemia test, a microchip and $100 in coupons. 

“Orphaned Babies Shower”
Wish List
Puppy Pads
Puppy Play Pens (Xpens)
Nutrical
Neonate Baby Bottles
Puppy and Kitten Vitamins
Puppy and Kitten Wet/Dry Food
Puppy and Kitten Milk Replacement
Medium to Large Crates/Kennels
Towels (all sizes) and Baby Blankets
Puppy and Kitten Specific Toys/Treats
Microwavable Heating Pads
Nail Clippers
Empty Cardboard Canned Food Trays (aka Disposable Litter Boxes)

Items can be delivered to the Animal House Adoption Center Tuesday – Friday, 10 – 6 pm and Saturday & Sunday, 12 -5 pm, closed Monday.  For directions, please call 473-PETS.  Donations also can be delivered to 3705 Manslick Road, Monday – Saturday from 10 – 6 pm, closed Sunday.
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Believers Church Invites you to Celebrate Easter

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Each Sunday in April leading up to Easter enjoy a Candy Rain and an Easter Egg Hunt for children on their grounds following their 11 AM Service.  Believers Church is located at 7905 Smyrna Parkway, call 966-5433 for more information.

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A Message From the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

For the week beginning April 4, 2011
Inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances may occur, so the information below is strictly of an advisory nature and is subject to change with no notice.

Jefferson County:
Interstate 64:  Lane closures and delays possible between I-265 and the Jefferson/Shelby County line (mile points 18.8 and 23.9) due to pavement analysis.  Lane closures are possible in each direction April 4-8 from 7:00 p.m. each evening until 6:00 a.m. the following morning.
Interstate 265 (Gene Snyder Freeway):  Lane closures and delays possible between Interstate 64 and US 60 (mile points 25.4 and 26.7) due to interchange improvements.  The speed limit in the work zone is reduced to 55 MPH.
Interstate 264 (Watterson Expressway):  Lane closures and delays possible in both directions between Dixie Highway and Preston Highway (mile points 8.0 and 12.7) due to concrete repairs and diamond grinding on this section of roadway.  Lane and ramp closures are possible on weeknights Monday – Friday from 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. the following morning. On weekends, lane and ramp closures are possible from 10:00 p.m. on Friday until 6:00 a.m. on Monday.  The speed limit in the work zone will be reduced to 45 MPH.
Interstate 265 (Gene Snyder Freeway):  Lane closures and delays possible in both directions between Shelbyville Road and LaGrange Road (mile points 26.6 and 30.6) due to concrete repairs and diamond grinding on this section of roadway.  The roadway may be reduced to one lane weeknights Monday – Thursday from 7:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. the following morning. On weekends, lane closures are possible from 7:00 p.m. on Friday until 5:00 a.m. on Monday.  The speed limit in the work zone will be reduced to 55 MPH.
Westbound Interstate 264 (Watterson Expressway):  Shoulder closures and delays possible at the Newburg Road exit (mile point 14.2) due to sound barrier installation.
Westbound Interstate 265 (Gene Snyder Freeway):  Shoulder closures and delays possible between Smyrna Road and Preston Highway (mile point 12.3 to 12.7) due to sound barrier installation.
KY 1703 (Newburg Road):  Roadway will be reduced to one lane in each direction at the bridge over Norfolk Southern Railroad and Produce Road (mile point 0.99) due to bridge deck sealing.  These lane closures are scheduled from 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 8th until 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 10th.
KY 1819 (Watterson Trail):  Lane closures and delays possible between Grand Avenue and Electron Drive due to construction of a multi-use path.  Lane closures are possible weekdays from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
KY 155 (Taylorsville Road):  Construction delays possible at the intersection with Blankenbaker Parkway (mile point 8.2) due to construction of the Blankenbaker Parkway extension.
KY 913 (Blankenbaker Parkway):  Construction delays possible at the intersection with Blankenbaker Access Drive (mile point 0.9) due to roadway construction.
KY 1931 (St. Andrews Church Road):  Lane closures and delays possible at the intersection with St. Anthony Church Road (mile point 4.2) due to installation of a turning lane.  Lane closures are possible weekdays from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

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.