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SubscribeTraining Set For Monday, October 12th At Southwest Regional Library
Louisville – In an effort to better educate the public about a current drug problem and save lives, Councilman David Yates (D-25) is partnering with the Kentucky Harm Reduction Coalition to sponsor a free training session on Heroin/Opioid Overdose prevention this coming Monday, October 12th.
““The Heroin epidemic in Kentucky and even in our local community is staggering. We have a duty we as elected officials to help keep the public safe, says Yates. “At the same time, there are ways we can help save lives as we combat overdoses and get addicts into treatment. This training could definitely save a life.”
The training session will take place at the Southwest Regional Library from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.
Kristen Keller and Phyllis Richardson of the Kentucky Harm Reduction Coalition will conduct the training on Heroin/Opioid Overdose Prevention. Both women lost members of their families to drug addiction.
The training will feature the following:
· Learning the signs and symptoms of heroin and opioid overdose
· Learn how to use Naloxone (Narcan) to respond to an overdose
· Each individual can register to receive a Naloxone kit
“We want to encourage the public to join in this fight because opiate overdose can be prevented and we want to thank Councilman Yates for his interest in keeping our community safe,” says Keller.
The Southwest Regional Library is located at 9725 Dixie Highway
You can learn more here: https://kyhrc.org/naloxone-
Installation was supposed to begin at the end of summer
Councilman Steve Magre (D-10) is expressing his disappointment that another week has passed and there has been no action from the Norfolk Southern Railroad to move forward with the installation of needed railroad crossing gates at a dangerous intersection in the Buechel area.
“As I have said before the city has done everything it said it would do to make this a reality and the Commonwealth of Kentucky has signed off on an agreement with Norfolk Southern to get this project going,” said Magre. “This delay is inexcusable on the part of Norfolk is just delaying. I think they owe the community an explanation.”
The railroad crossing gates have been proposed after a series of fatal automobile accidents and injuries at Crawford Avenue and Buechel Avenue. Since 2014, it has been a priority to install the crossing gates.
Councilman Magre was instrumental in removing a tree near the tracks. Speed bumps have been installed along with new stop signs and new striping on the road. He had hoped gate installation would have begun by the end of summer.
“It would have been ideal to make the road in question a cul-da-sac but that is not going to happen because of safety reason and concerns expressed by the Buechel Fire Department,” said Magre. “Since that is no longer an option, it is time to move forward with getting these gates installed and running. I would hope Norfolk Southern would get moving with this project because of its importance to the area.”
Councilman David James (D-6) welcomes all the participants who have come to Louisville for this year’s IRONMAN Triathlon set for Sunday, October 11th.
“This is a great competition and we want to wish everyone the best of luck but residents and drivers will find out that there are many traffic changes set for Sunday,” says James. “We want the athletes to be safe and we want to minimize any frustration by drivers. So in order to plan your travels, Louisville metro police have issued the traffic changes that are in place for the competition.”
IRONMAN TRIATHLON
STREET CLOSURE AND NO PARKING AREA LIST
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2015
STREET CLOSURES
The following streets will be closed during the following times;
5:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Witherspoon Street from Preston Street to Bingham Way
River Road from Third Street I-64 W/B Ramp to Bingham (local access only-Joe’s Crab Shack)
7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
River Road from Preston Street to Witherspoon Street
River Road from Preston Street to U.S. 42
Morning traffic will be allowed west on River Road after the bicycle safety tail car. Afternoon traffic (approximately 1 pm) will be allowed east on River Road after the safety tail car.
11:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Brook Street from Witherspoon Street to Main Street
Main Street from Brook Street to Third Street
Second Street (under 2nd St. bridge) from Witherspoon to River Rd.
Third Street from Main Street to Liberty Street
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m.
Third Street from Liberty Street to Winkler Avenue
Fourth Street from Liberty Street to Chestnut Street
Muhammad Ali Blvd. from Second Street to Fourth Street
Chestnut Street from Third Street to Fifth Street
Noon to 1:00 a.m
Winkler Avenue from Third Street to Fourth Street
Fourth Street from Winkler Avenue to Oakdale Avenue
Oakdale Avenue from Fourth Street to Southern Parkway
Central Avenue from Fourth Street to Sixth St.
12:30 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Southern Parkway from Third Street to New Cut Road
Southern Parkway Ramp from Interstate 264 (Watterson Expressway) eastbound
3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Liberty Street from Second Street to Fifth Street
Traffic will only be allowed to cross the route on the following roadways when the area is clear of runners during the following times;
Jefferson Street Entire Event
Liberty Street 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Breckinridge Street 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Kentucky Street 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Hill Street 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Cardinal Blvd. 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Central Avenue Noon to 2:00 p.m.
Woodlawn Avenue 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
The Watterson Expressway can also be used to cross the route during the entire event.
NO PARKING AREAS
The following streets will have no parking on them during the following times;
5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
River Road from Edith Lane to Preston Street
Witherspoon Street from Preston Street to Bingham Way
7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Brook Street from Witherspoon Street to Main Street
Main Street from Brook Street to Third Street
Third Street from River Road to Liberty Street
7:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m.
Liberty Street from Third Street to Fifth Street
Muhammad Ali Blvd. from Second Street to Fourth Street
Chestnut Street from Third Street to Fifth Street
Fourth Street from Muhammad Ali Blvd. to Chestnut Street
Third Street from Liberty Street to Winkler Avenue
Winkler Avenue from Third Street to Fourth Street
Fourth Street from Winkler Avenue to Oakdale Avenue
Oakdale Avenue from Fourth Street to Southern Parkway
Central Avenue from Fourth Street to Sixth Street
The Louisville Skyline now has an additional color to serve as an important reminder for women during this month. The Historic City Hall Clock Tower at Sixth and Jefferson is now showing pink as a reminder that October is Breast Cancer Awareness month.
“We, on the Metro Council, join with other groups to encourage women to get the screening necessary to ensure that we can fight this disease. We know early detection is one of the best ways to be successful in treatment of breast cancer,” said President David Tandy (D-4).
On Thursday, the President was joined by Metro Council Members, Council staff and representatives from the American Cancer Society and the James Graham Brown Cancer Center to encourage the women and men to get the appropriate screening during the month.
“We all know someone who has been touch by cancer,” said Tandy. “We have many resources and services available to prevent this disease and treatment to fight it here in Metro Louisville.”
Recent Facts about breast Cancer
- It’s estimated 128 cases per 100,000 folks in Jefferson County are dealing with breast cancer
- The leading cause of cancer deaths among African American women is breast cancer.
- The chance that breast cancer will be responsible for a woman’s death is about 1 in 36 (about 3%).
- Death rates from breast cancer have been declining since about 1989, with larger decreases in women younger than 50.
“The American Cancer Society is very appreciative of our Metro Council’s support of the American Cancer Society and our community partners like James Graham Brown who want to see a community without breast cancer,” said Melinda Townsend – Breslin of the Louisville Chapter of the American Cancer Society. “One woman diagnosed in our community is one too many. To have an impact, we have to work together to get well, stay well, find a cure and fight back”
“I would like to thank President Tandy and the entire Louisville Metro Council for drawing attention to breast cancer,” said Donald Miller, MD, director of the James Graham Brown Cancer Center. “Awareness continues to be one of the best tools we have to battle cancer. Early diagnosis through annual mammography increases the options for treatment and the potential for successful outcomes.”
President Tandy also noted that the Metro Council chamber has been decorated with pink ribbons for all Council meetings in October to serve as a reminder that breast cancer screening is important and should be done annually.
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President David Tandy (D-4) will hold a news conference on Thursday, October 8th to announce a special effort by the Metro Council to promote Breast Cancer Awareness Month during the month of October.
The President will be joined by other Council Members and Representatives of the American Cancer Society and the James Graham Brown Cancer Center to encourage all women to get breast cancer screenings during this month.
President Tandy will also announce a special reminder to the public to get tested during the month of October.
The news conference will be held at 1:30pm in Jefferson Square Park at the corner of Sixth and Jefferson Streets.
The Metro Council’s Intergovernmental Affairs Committee will receive a progress report from the Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness on the syringe exchange program since it began on June 10th.
Members will hear from Dr. Sarah Moyer, Interim Director of the Department who will make a presentation about how the effort has been working and what is next for the program.
““When the Metro Council approved this program, we indicated we would ask for regular updates on its progress and effectiveness. It is important to understand if the program is reaching the people it needs to for treatment and public safety,” says Councilman David Yates (D-25), who chairs the Committee.
After approval by the Kentucky General Assembly this year, Louisville was the first city in Kentucky to move forward with such a program.
The Intergovernmental Affairs Committee will meet at 2:00pm in Council Chambers, 601 West Jefferson Street. All Council meetings are carried live on Metro TV, Time Warner Cable Channel 25 on Channel 99 for UVERSE subscribers.
You can also watch the meetings online by going to the Metro Council homepage and click the “Watch Meetings Online” button.
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is ready to move forward with the next phase of asphalt pavement replacement on US 31W/Dixie Highway and Councilwoman Cindi Fowler (D-14) advises drivers to be aware of lane configuration changes as the project moves north.
“This weekend the repaving crews will be moving the work zone north of Bethany Lane to Valley Station Road, so there will be some adjustments for drivers,” says Fowler.
The crews are wrapping up work on Dixie Highway between Stonegate Manor Drive and Bethany Lane which began in mid- August.
According to KYTC, the new lane shifts will begin after 9:00 p.m. on Friday, October 2nd and the new traffic pattern will be in place by 10:00 a.m. on Saturday morning. This phase of construction is scheduled for completion by mid-November.
Councilwoman Fowler was instrumental in working with State lawmakers to get this $14.5 million contract for pavement replacement on US 31W underway.
“Everyone should understand this is long overdue and drivers need to be patient,” says Fowler. “So far the community has responded well to the changes caused by the repaving work with no major issues, and my hope is that continues as we move the project forward.”
According to KYTC the Project is divided into four phases:
- Stonegate Manor Drive to Bethany Lane (mile points 6.6 to 7.7)
- Bethany Lane to Valley Station Road (mile points 7.7 to 8.6)
- Valley Station Road to West Pages Lane (mile points 8.6 to 10.5)
- West Pages Lane to Greenwood Road (mile points 10.5 to 11.7)
Contract crews are removing the existing asphalt, installing the intermediate layer and repaving the roadway in each section before moving to the next one.
There may be adjustments may depending on weather or any other unforeseen delays. Dial 511 or log on to 511.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Motorists can also get traffic information for the District 5 counties at www.facebook.com/KYTCDistrict5 and www.twitter.com/KYTCDistrict5
