Lions' provide Eye Screening at Area Schools

Ray Ingram & Mike Dowd "Back in School"

The Louisville Lions are conducting eye screenings at area schools this week. In cooperation with the School District, The Louisville Lions' Club will be providing free eye tests to first & fourth graders in all county schools. These tests help identify potential sight problems with students. Tests are underway today (Monday 12-6) at Fair Elementary. Lions will test first & fourth graders at Nanih Waiya and fourth graders only at Noxapater tomorrow (Tuesday 12-7). Tests will be conducted at Grace Christian and Winston Academy on Wednesday (12-8). If your child wears glasses or contacts, please make sure they have them on the day of your school's tests.

Stew Stomp Winners

DECORATIONS:
Business - Winston County Library

Cook Teams:
1st Place - Moody's Furniture
2nd Place - Louisville Lion's Club
3rd Place - Wood's Grocery

People's Choice
1st Place - Moody's Furniture
2nd Place - Mills & Young
3rd Place - Louisville Fire Dept

Judges Overall:
1st Place - Louisville Lion's Club
2nd Place -Moody's Furniture
3rd Place - Louisville Fire Dept

City to Conduct Fire Hydrant Testing

The following is a press release from the Louisville Fire Dept:

The City of Louisville Fire Department will begin its semi-annual fire hydrant testing throughout the city beginning November 7, 2010 during the hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00PM Monday through Friday. All City hydrants will be tested to ensure they're operable and able to produce the required water pressure when needed.

Because this testing must be done during normal operating hours, it is impossible to know in advance just where or when exactly the testing will take place in any specific area.

Opening hydrants can sometimes cause a temporary discoloration of water in nearby homes. The discoloration is not harmful in any way and can be cleared up by running the water for a few minutes.

This kind of testing not only ensures the protection of Louisville's residents, it's also an evaluation indicator used by the Mississippi Rating Bureau which rates cities according to the fire protection they offer. The Mississippi Rating Bureau rating resulted in the elevation of the City of Louisville Fire Department to a Class 7 protection rating, by maintaining a system of checks and maintenance on the City’s fire protection assets, your department is working to lower the overall Mississippi Rating Bureau’s current rating and with your assistance and patience we can do it.

The following streets will begin the testing of hydrants for the City of Louisville.


Spring Avenue Westfield Drive
Park Street Westhill Drive
Highway 14 West Westridge Drive
Old Robinson Road Shadow Lane
Vance Street Smyth Lake Road
Hunt Avenue Highway 15 South
South Street Meadowview Drive
West Street Woodlawn Drive
Warner Avenue Pecan Drive
Jefferson Street South Church Avenue
Dawkins Street West J.C. Stennis Drive
South M.L.K Drive West Oak Street
North Street Fox Street
Camile Avenue Depot Avenue
Alice circle Winston Place Complex
Winston Street
South Railroad Avenue
Cagle Street
Mt. Moriah Circle
Dean Drive
Hilton Street
Pearl Avenue
Pond Avenue
Baremore Street
Amerson Street
Hill Street
Brown Avenue
Day Avenue
Nearway Drive
Tulip Drive


ANY QUESTIONS CONTACT
Chief Terry Johnson
City of Louisville Fire Department
Cell 803-662-7654
Email- LFDFire1@mediacombb.com

This BluBox Holds the Key to Winston Co Recycling

A recent agreement with a Columbus Recycling firm is the first step in a recycling effort in Louisville and Winston County. Residents are encouraged to bring their recyclables to the parking area of the Louisville Coliseum. Acceptable items include cardboard, paper, plastic bottles and containers, aluminum cans and steel and glass items as well. Garbage and household trash are not accepted. The use of the BluBox container makes for easy and convenient disposal. Instructions and acceptable materials are clearly marked on the front of the container and it is available 24/7.
Once full, the container is replaced and the material sorted at a facility in Columbus. The project has several advantages for the area. The cost is small to the community and some reimbursement from the value of the recyclables will be made to the city and county. With sufficient use, a recycling program can lead to less trash in the area and lower landfill costs. The following photo provides details of the BluBox requirements. (for a better image - click on the photo)

Local Law Enforcement Encourages Neighborhood Watch