With the distribution of vaccines for Covid-19 now underway, Legal Aid Society wants the community to be aware of scams seeking to take advantage of the elderly and other vulnerable populations. Seniors should be particularly vigilant for callers, texters or visitors seeking money or their private information in order to receive a vaccine. Legal Aid Society has put together an easy to print flyer (attached) for you to share with your community, clients, and/or friends.
This month the United States Department of Health and Human Services issued the following tips to protect yourself from Covid-19 fraud:
• You will NOT be asked for money to improve your ranking for vaccine eligibility
• Government and State officials will NOT call you to obtain personal information in order to receive the vaccine, and you will NOT be solicited door to door to receive the vaccine.
• Medicare will NOT contact you to offer you Covid-19 related products
• Do NOT respond to or open any text messages or hyperlinks from unknown senders
• Be suspicious of any unexpected calls or visitors offering vaccinations, tests, or supplies*
If you are 60 years or older and believe you have been a victim of fraud, contact Legal Aid Society’s Elder Justice Fellow at (502) 614-3154 or btaylor@laslou.org to see what assistance may be available to you. Legal Aid Society’s Elder Justice Program is generously support by Atria Senior Living.
Nothing reported this week.
Crime Prevention Newsletter
January 2021
Happy New Year! Let us say goodbye to 2020. Technology has introduced more complicated crimes such as electronic fraud, hacking, and identity theft. Simple steps can be taken to help prevent such crimes. Do not give out personal information over the phone. Make sure the website you are on is legit. Government agencies will not contact you and ask for payment in the form of gift cards or ask you to send cash. So if someone calls and wants you to pay a fine you didn’t know you had.
HANG UP THE PHONE AND VERIFY!
One thing that has been found to be consistent is criminals do not take a break when it is cold outside. Please keep your vehicles free of valuables, and LOCK vehicle doors. And, as usual, notify the police if you spot suspicious activity in your neighborhood.
We are Jtown!
Community Resource Officer Steve Fisher
Jeffersontown Police (502) 267-0503
To report a crime, call (502) 267-0503
Notice of Zoning Meeting (11513 Commonwealth Dr)
You are invited to attend a review of a Revised Detailed District Development Plan for a warehouse expansion with a Waiver.
Subject Property: 11513 COMMONWEALTH DR
Case Number: 20-DDP-0058/20-WAIVER-0126
Case Manager: Jay Luckett (jay.luckett@louisvilleky.gov)
Meeting Type: DEVELOPMENT REVIEW COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2021
Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until all cases are heard
Location: Online Meeting - https://louisvilleky.gov/government/upcoming-public-meetings
Don’t have internet access? Please call 574-6230 to find out how to connect to the meeting by telephone.
If you wish to submit comments on this case, please submit comments (in writing) to the case manager by 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 5, 2021.
Or visit www.louisvilleky.gov/PlanningDesign for:
• Meeting agenda and staff report
• More information on zoning processes
• Public comment opportunities
• Applications for a petition for a night hearing, including procedures to change the time and/or location of a public hearing to 6:00 pm or later downtown, or to a convenient location.
A list of persons notified of this proposal is available in the case file.
Public Meetings are now available for viewing via live stream at the following website: https://louisville.legistar.com
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Starting Saturday, December 26, drop-off sites will be available for all Louisville/Jefferson County residents at four locations. The Hubbards Lane site will also instantly recycle Christmas trees into mulch that will be offered back to citizens for home use. Those wishing to receive mulch must bring an appropriate container in which to carry it. All lights and ornaments should be removed from trees before they are dropped off or set out for collection. Christmas tree vendors may recycle their unsold trees on Saturday, December 26 only, and only at the Hubbards Lane site.
HOURS & LOCATIONS
Tuesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Waste Reduction Center closes at 3 p.m. on Saturdays)
December 26 - January 30
All locations will close at 1 p.m. on Thursday, December 31 and will be closed Friday, January 1 and Saturday, January 16.
East District Recycling Center, 595 N. Hubbards Lane Public Works Yard, 10500 Lower River Road (enter from Bethany Lane) Waste Reduction Center, 636 Meriwether Avenue Metro Public Works will also provide curbside pickup of Christmas trees within the Urban Services District (the old City of Louisville boundaries) after the holiday. Residents with City curbside yard waste pickup may set their Christmas trees and greenery out on their regular collection day. Trees must not be in plastic bags, and all decorations must be removed.
Residents normally serviced by private waste haulers should check with those companies to see whether and when tree pickup is available.
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Metro Animal Services Adoptable Pets of the week
Woop Woop may be blind but so is love. Do you have room in your home for this sweet senior? Woop Woop is approximately 9-years-old and she is a very friendly who enjoys being petted. Woop Woop can be fearful because of her blindness, so she doesn’t like surprises. However, she warms up quickly to new people who first put their hand by her face or gently pats her head. Woop Woop’s adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. She’s already spayed, microchipped and up-to-date on vaccinations. Woop Woop’s ideal home would be calm with plenty of big, warm blankets to cuddle under. To meet or adopt Woop Woop, visit Animal House Adoption Center, located at 3516 Newburg Road, open from 12-6pm daily. For more info about Woop Woop, call 502-473-PETS.
Flick also goes by the title of ‘awesome dog’. That’s because the approximately 2-year-old German Shepherd mix has all of the qualities of a great companion. Flick is friendly, sweet and affectionate. He likes hugs and being held, and absolutely loves kisses! Flick is even housetrained. He does have one tiny problem though, he doesn’t like cats and he’s proud of it! If you have a cat-free home for this toy-crazy bachelor, then he wants to meet you. Flick’s adoption fee is waived for an approved adopter, thanks to the Pay It Forward Program. To meet Flick, visit Animal House Adoption Center (3705 Manslick Rd.) from 12-6pm daily, no appointment necessary. Flick weighs approximately 57lbs. He’s already neutered, microchipped and up-to-date on vaccinations. For more info about Flick, send a message to animalservicesadoption@louisvilleky.gov.
  
Driver’s Licenses
At this time, these five Driver’s License branches are now open and operating Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.:
- Middletown (11700 Main St., 40243)
- Outer Loop-Highview (7509 Outer Loop, 40228)
- Southwest (4919 Dixie Highway, Suite A, 40216)
- West Louisville (2900 W. Broadway, 40211)
- Bowman Field (3501 Roger E. Schupp, 40205)
Please note:
- Social distancing will be required.
- Mask or face covering will be required.
- At our high-volume branches, a reservation system may be utilized.
- From 8 to 9 a.m. each day at each branch, Seniors and those with health issues will be served first (reservations not needed)
- We highly recommend taking advantage of the Mail-in Renewal Option if you meet the applicable criteria. For details and the form, click here -- https://www.drivejefferson.com/mail-in-renewal/
(Our sixth branch, at 514 West Liberty, is closed to the public due to COVID-19 and is only processing main-in renewals at this time.)
Career opportunities
Our office is now hiring! For information about openings or applying for a position, click here -- https://www.jeffersonkycourtclerk.com/human-resources/
Websites
Please visit DriveJefferson.com for driver’s license locations, services, hours, etc. and JeffersonKyCourtClerk.com for Office of the Circuit Court Clerk information.
(New items or changes in project status are shown in red.)
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.
Pothole patching, sweeping, drain & ditch cleaning, striping, 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 on interstates and highways throughout the rest of the district daily.
Get road construction updates on KYTC District 5 web page. Follow KYTCDistrict5 on our Facebook page or on our Twitter page.
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JEFFERSON COUNTY
I-Move Kentucky: Find out the latest project updates here: https://i-moveky.com/news/
South Watterson Trail: Lane closures on the bridge over Fern Creek (mile marker 0.6) for tree clearing and waterline work in preparation for bridge replacement. Drivers will be directed via flagging operations.
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BULLITT COUNTY
I-65: The speed limit is reduced to 55 MPH between mile marker 114 and 116 for interchange construction work. Motorists should heed signage while moving through the work zone.
KY 1020 (Coral Ridge Road): The roadway will be closed at the intersection of West Blue Lick Road (mile marker 1.5) on Monday, Jan. 4 and Tuesday, Jan. 5 for pipe and guardrail replacement. Motorists should find an alternate route.
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FRANKLIN COUNTY
U.S. 60X (Singing Bridge): The ‘Singing Bridge’ was closed to traffic after a crash on Saturday, Nov. 21. It will remain closed until a repair can be made. Motorists must utilize the Capital Avenue Bridge to cross the river.
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HENRY COUNTY
Routine Maintenance
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OLDHAM COUNTY
Routine Maintenance
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SHELBY COUNTY
KY 53 (Mt. Eden Road): Work to widen a portion of the roadway will take place from St. Regis Drive (mile marker 6.4) to U.S. 60 (mile marker 8). Two lanes of traffic will remain open to motorists throughout the duration of the project.
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SPENCER COUNTY
KY 1060 (Plum Creek Road): Daily lane closures possible from mile marker 2 and mile marker 5 for rail mowing. Drivers should use caution while traveling through the work zone.
Washburn Lane: Work to replace the bridge over Elk Creek (0.25) beginning on Wednesday, Dec. 30. The current structure will remain open to traffic as the new bridge is constructed.
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TRIMBLE COUNTY
Routine maintenance
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WORK ZONE TIPS
1. Expect the unexpected.
2. Slow down.
3. Don’t tailgate. Keep a safe distance between you and the car ahead of you.
4. Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the construction workers and equipment.
5. Pay attention to the signs.
6. Obey road crew flaggers.
7. Stay alert and minimize distractions.
8. Keep up with the traffic flow.
9. Navigate traffic with GoKY or via Waze on your smartphone!
10. You can follow us on the social media links below.
11. Knowing where the construction zones are prior to the trip can minimize frustration and delays.
12. Be patient and stay calm.
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