Councilman Yates and volunteers clean up illegal dump site on Old Third

In the spirit of the holiday season, Councilman David Yates and volunteers will lend a helping hand to a couple along Old Third Street Road who have fallen victim to illegal dumping in District 25.

“Illegal dumping continues to be a major concern throughout Metro Louisville,” says Yates. “In this case, the victims of it are not the ones who caused it.”

At 10:00am Friday, December 23rd, Yates and the volunteers removed hundreds of illegally dumped tires. The property at 8201 Old Third Street Road is owned by Charles and Shawn Foerster.

“Twice every year, Southwest Jefferson County has one of the largest Brightside cleanups in the entire city. We take pride in our community,” says Yates. “I want everyone to know that District 25 is paying closer attention to illegal dumping.”

For more information, contact Councilman Yates office at 574-1125.

Public meeting scheduled for drive-thru Subway at Dixie and Ashby

From the office of CM Bob Henderson(D-14):

NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING CASE #16747

YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND A REVIEW OF A PROPOSAL FOR LANDSCAPE WAIVERS FOR VEHICLE USE AREAS AT 10500 DIXIE HIGHWAY AT THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF ASHBY LANE. THE MEETING WILL BE HELD BEGINNING AT 1PM ON December 28TH AT 514 WEST LIBERTY STREET UNTIL ALL CASES ARE HEARD. THE APPLICANT IS PLANNING A SUBWAY FOR THAT PROPERTY.

If you are planning to go to this meeting, please CLICK HERE to read about how these meetings are conducted so you will be familiar with all of the weird rules. Also, you may have to devote a significant part of your day in order to participate. It is one of the reasons these meetings are so poorly attended, and is why bad projects seem to breeze right through the system in Louisville.

A reader needs your help in locating an old friend

A Valley Report reader needs your help in locating some old friends and I have agreed to put out a call for information so that we may help him out.

If anyone remembers Richard or Edna Brown of Shively Records fame, please email me here. Our reader is looking to contact the Browns, who were owners of the former record store in the Shively Center back when Bacon's Department Store was in business.

Thanks for your cooperation. Hopefully we can help.

3rd Division crime trends: Things are getting out of hand here

Ok, here are the most recent Crime Trends for the LMPD 3rd Division. Specific trends to be aware of are as follows:

- There were several thefts from autos and a home burglary reported along the Lower Hunters Trace corridor. ALL of these were the result of vehicles or homes being left unlocked and unattended. ALWAYS LOCK ALL DOORS AND WINDOWS WHILE AWAY.

- A silver Mazda 6 with KY license plate 672FET was reported stolen from a parking lot. Vehicle was left running, unlocked, with the keys inside. If you have any information for the police in reference to this crime, please call.

- The Smoke Shop on Terry Rd. was burglarized. Police are looking for a white male in his 20’s with a thin “chin strap” beard.

- There were 3 separate reports of car break-ins at Meadows South Nursing Home. In all thefts, the windows of the vehicles were broken out and valuables taken. Remember to hide all valuables or take them with you.

- Another theft report was taken by police where a man, dressed as a Louisville Water Co. employee, was let in to a home by the homeowner and proceeded to steal from them. If you have any information about this crime please call police.

- There were 2 reports of air conditioning units stolen from Hampton Place Ct. There were also 2 reports of MSD sewer grates taken from the area of Glimmer Way. Any info you may have, please don’t hesitate to call police.

- Again, there was a report of a home burglary and a theft from auto. Both the home and vehicle were UNLOCKED.

- A white male suspect was seen fleeing from a car break-in. The suspect vehicle police are looking for is a small tan or gold vehicle.

- There was a report of a home burglary off of Valley College Dr. The home was entered by force and many specific valuables were taken. Make sure to keep a good eye on any property where the occupants may be gone during normal, daytime working hours.

- Police are looking for a dark colored Chevy 4D occupied by a black male. The vehicle and suspect are wanted in reference to a home burglary.

- A Chevy pickup truck was observed taking wooden pallets from the 10000 block of Dixie Hwy. The license plate number of the wanted vehicle is KY tag 696LLV.

- A trailer was reported stolen with a 1999 Ford Ranger topper mounted to it. The suspect vehicle is reported as being a red or maroon older model Ford truck.

-2 separate thefts from autos were reported in Autumn Lake trailer park. In both thefts, force was used to enter the vehicles and take valuables. Remember to hide or remove all valuables from your car anytime you are away.

Authorites appreciate any help from the community to solve crime. Please talk to all of your friends, family members, social and professional organizations and make them aware of this new service the Louisville Metro Police Department is offering. The more the information gets out to the commmuntiy the better our chances of keeping Louisville safe.

SW news updates: Mobile dental unit & shopping locally

This is NOT what you want.

- Mobile Dental Unit: The Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness Mobile Dental Unit is now accepting new patients! The Mobile Dental Unit will be available for appointments at the Southwest Government Center (7219 Dixie Highway) on Mondays and Wednesdays between 8:00am and 4:30pm. Emergency dental services for adults are provided. Patients pay $10 at the time of service and the remaining balance is based on a sliding income scale. Call (502) 574-6688 to schedule an appointment.

- Buy Local 

• Fairdale Florist: 30% off Christmas Décor and great stocking stuffers! Located at 10700 West Manslick Road.

• LeLe’s Boutique: Christmas Specials Galore! Located at 10624 West Manslick Road.

• Koch & Company Christmas Open House: December 10th from 5-10pm! Fine art, painted furniture, floral jewelry, pottery, wood, antiques, gifts, glass, Christmas items, and much more! Located at 10978 Dixie Highway (Gene Snyder and Dixie Highway Valley Station Shopping Center). Call 502-618-4069 for information.

Independent local businesses employ an array of supporting services, circulating money in and strengthening the local economy. Dollars spent at community-based merchants create a multiplier effect. Studies have shown that for every $100 spent at a chain, $15 remains in the community while $45 remains when spent with home town businesses.

Valley Station pimped by dollar stores- residents flee

The latest edition of Councilman Bob Henderson's email newsletter arrived a few days ago and attached was an interesting story about economic development in the 14th District:

There will be an informational meeting on December 14th at 1pm concerning the property at 13313 Dixie Hwy (north east corner of Dixie and Pendleton Road) for a possible Family Dollar Store at that site. The meeting will be held at 514 West Liberty Street in downtown Louisville.

Case #16208

Let's talk about it.

What do you think about this development? Is it the right thing for SW Louisville? Is it the best we can get? Do you think it is a good thing? Is any business a good business? Is our area over-served by dollar stores?

The facts are clear. The area is already saturated with dollar stores, from the Dollar Tree to Dollar General and now Family Dollar.

But what I want to know is what YOU think of this new situation.

Blast away.....