KICK 66 meetings & “Caves of Sinking Valley” documentary showings
July 2006
KICK 66 PUBLIC MEETING
TUESDAY, JULY 18TH 5-8 pm eastern time
LAUREL CO. PUBLIC LIBRARY, 120 College Park Drive, London 606-864-5759
We will have a copy of the DEIS for people to review, info on
environmental groups (BRING YOURS!!), “no bioterror lab” petitions &
KICK 66 info, and speakers between 6 & 6:30 pm.
The “Caves of Sinking Valley” documentary will be shown at 6:30 pm-7:15
pm, followed by general discussion. Donations requested for KICK 66
(via KRC) and KY Heartwood but not required.
Directions:
From I-75 Exit 38, go East on 192.
• Travel about 2.5 miles.
• The stoplights are numbered. The Library is between stoplight #9 and
#10.
• Turn left at Library sign.
• Library is the brick building with a white skylight.
Go here for map: http://www.laurellibrary.org/web3/locations/main/
KICK 66 PUBLIC MEETING
SATURDAY, JULY 29TH at 8:00 pm eastern time
FORECASTLE FESTIVAL, Louisville KY
“Caves of Sinking Valley” documentary will be shown at 8:00 pm.
This showing requires paid attendance at the Forecastle Festival.
Free showing later that evening - see below.
Mellwood Art Center - Activism Room
1860 Mellwood Ave, Louisville, 40206
1.502.895.3650
Directions:
The Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center is located on 42 acres in
close proximity to I-71, I-64 &65, downtown Louisville, Frankfort
Avenue and lower Brownsboro Road.
Go here for map: http://www.mellwoodartcenter.com/center/visitors.asp
FREE showing of “Caves” documentary will be held later in the evening
of July 29 at a site about a mile from the Festival. Check
www.kick66.org for final details.
Submitting YOUR comments
on the I-66 Draft Environmental Impact Statement
You may comment verbally during the public meetings listed below, and /
or in written form, mailed to arrive by 12:00 noon on October 9, 2006,
to:
Joe Cox Dept. of Highways District 8
PO Box 780 - 1660 S. US 27 Somerset, KY 42502
Obtaining or viewing a copy of the DRAFT EIS
To obtain a copy of the Draft EIS in either CD or (massive!) printed
form, send a request with mailing address information to:
[email protected] and [email protected] or mail a written request to Joe
Cox at above address.
Please be firm in your request, and do not pay for your copy. This
document is publicly paid for, and as taxpayers we should not have to
pay for a copy! View the Draft EIS online at
http://transportation.ky.gov/progmgmt/precon_project%20_info/
special_projects/I-66/DEIS/DEIS.htm
Copies of the DEIS are available for public review at the Somerset,
London and Shopville Libraries. The DEIS and baseline data can be reviewed at Dept. of Highways offices in Somerset & Frankfort.
Major points to consider when preparing your comments
• The economic and social costs of this proposed highway are obscene.
• With a nation at war and a civilization running out of oil, our
limited money and resources need to be focused on fewer roads and
better transportation alternatives.
• The fabric of this rural area would be torn apart – the lives of
rural human and natural communities would be devastated.
• The integrity of the Daniel Boone National Forest would be further
chopped up and devalued.
• The Rockcastle River’s state-level Wild and Scenic designation is
threatened by where they plan to put this road, along with entrance and
exit ramps. This superb river’s health is in trouble no matter where
they cross it!
• Caves and karst – the limestone landscapes above and below ground –
would be shattered, their lifeforms destroyed, the subterranean
plumbing of the region laid waste.
• Surface and karst waters – the area between London and Somerset
contains several Special Use waterways, of high quality and protected
by state government, that would be degraded by construction of a new
interstate, with associated exit and entrance ramps and fast-food and
gas station development.
Check with the KICK 66 Web site, www.kick66.org for information about
formatting and inclusion of the correct project title and number on
your comments. Send a copy of your comments to Sue Koplowitz at
[email protected] if you can!
PUBLIC COMMENT MEETINGS
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is holding public meetings on
August 7 and 8, for viewing of the maps and support studies, and to
allow comment for those who do not want to submit written comments – or who want to submit both written and spoken comments!
LONDON MEETING Monday, August 7 5-8 pm eastern time
London-Laurel County Chamber 529 S Main St, London, KY 606-864-4789
5-6:30 pm Maps on display, officials answer questions. SIGN UP TO SPEAK ON THE RECORD BY 6pm.
6:30-8 pm PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE RECORDED - 3 MIN. TIME LIMIT
Directions: From I--75 take Exit 41 KY 80E towards London. After about
.5 mi. turn right at stop light onto US 25 / N. Main St. Go about 1.7
miles (through London downtown district-the town that I-66 will bypass)
the Chamber will be on your right. Park in lot next to building.
SOMERSET MEETING Tuesday, August 8 5-8 pm eastern time
The Center for Rural Development 2292 South Highway 27 Somerset, KY
42501 Phone: (606) 677-6000
5-6:30 pm Maps on display, officials answer questions. SIGN UP TO SPEAK ON THE RECORD BY 6pm.
6:30-8 pm PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE RECORDED - 3 MIN. TIME LIMIT
Go here for directions: http://www.centertech.com/contactus/map.php
