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Arvadans voice opinion Hundreds attend meeting on proposed gun range By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Something Underground rocks Lions Park on July 4 for the Golden Lions Club’s annual Fourth of July celebration. Pictured, from left is Joshua Larson on bass and vocals, Trevor Mariotti on drums, Seth Larson on guitar and vocalist and a guest musician playing the tambourine. The other two performing bands were The Johnny O. Band with blues music and Ryan Chrys & the Rough Cuts performing modern outlaw country. Photos by Christy Steadman
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Thousands attend Lions’ Fourth celebration By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Golden Lions Club knows how to through a Fourth of July party. Thousands of people went to Lions Park in Golden on July 4 for the annual event. People played volleyball, threw Frisbees or footballs and children enjoyed free bounce houses. Live music entertained the crowd for the entire event — The Johnny O. Band performed blues, Ryan Chrys & the Rough Cuts provided some modern outlaw country and Something Underground kept everybody rockin’ until the fireworks display began. It was a community gathering at its finest. After all, everybody was there to celebrate the same thing, said Something Underground’s guitar and vocalist Seth Larson, which was Independence Day.
This year the wind did not postpone the annual Independence Day fireworks display part of the Golden Lions Club annual Fourth of July celebration, which took place on July 4 at Lions Park. The crowd enjoyed the fireworks, and applauded the show with a round of applause.
One Arvada resident spoke on birds singing and the tranquility of the area while walking the nearby trails. Another asked people to close their eyes and imagine the sound of fireworks constantly going off, disrupting the peacefulness. A retired military veteran mentioned he suffers from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and that he would be greatly affected by the sounds of guns going off if a proposed shooting range is indeed built. Hundreds of people filled the To learn more auditorium of about the proposed Ralston Valley High shooting range, visit School on June 28 www.jeffco.us/bcc/ to attend a second board-programs/ presentation on an shooting-range. outdoor shooting range proposed to be built on land owned by the City of Arvada. “We live there for the tranquility,” said Arvada resident Susan Bennett, who continued to add that it’s also a safety issue. “There are people and schools way too close.” The planned location for the shooting range is just east of State Highway 93 and south of 82nd Avenue. It would be roughly six acres on the far northwest corner of a 1,600-acre property that is currently primarily undeveloped. The closest residential area part of the City of Arvada is about 1.3 miles away, unincorporated Jefferson County residents are about a quarter of a mile away from the proposed area, said Tom Hoby, director of Jeffco Open Space.
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Looking for lead in Jefferson County Schools Ralston Elementary tests high for lead contamination By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com Jefferson County Schools is hunting for lead this summer in its buildings. In a matter of weeks, the district has found sinks, drinking fountains and hose hookups that tested positive for elevated levels of lead at the following schools:
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CONCERNED ABOUT LEAD? As test results are collected, the district will post any findings that show levels above the EPA 15 parts-per-billion guideline on www. jeffcopublicschools.org. Any families that might be affected will be contacted directly.
yogurt, cheese and green, leafy vegetables like spinach. Iron is in lean red meats, beans, peanut butter and cereals. Vitamin C can be found in oranges, green and red peppers and juice.
Families with other questions should call 303-982-6808.
Concerned parents can meet with their primary care providers. If unable to meet with a primary health care provider, families can call Jefferson County Public Health at 303232-6301 for resources in the community.
Providing children with healthy foods high in calcium, iron and vitamin C may help keep lead out of the body. Calcium is in milk,
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Annual garden tour in Wheat Ridge to help raise money for charity. PAGE 5
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