JEFFERSON COUNTY
Radiation tests to focus on wells
A limited study of radiation in well water will be conducted by the Jefferson County Department of Health & Environment with state and federal grant money.
Selected wells will be tested at no charge to residents. To qualify, the well either must have a small pressure tank that can be drained to permit sampling of “fresh” water, or a faucet between the well and pressure/holding tank so the sample can be taken without draining the tank.
Deadline for participation is May 27. For information or to apply, call John Moody with the Jefferson County health department, 303-271-5714.
GOLDEN
Council to meet with residents
An annual citizens meeting with City Council representatives is scheduled for Tuesday. Topics include the Northwest Corridor Environmental Impact Statement, FasTracks and water.
Ward 3 and 4 residents can attend a meeting at 7 p.m. at the community center with Mayor Chuck Baroch and council members Karen Oxman, Bob Nelson and Jacob Smith.
Free child care will be provided for children ages 7 and under, and supervised homework rooms are available for older children.
A previous meeting was held May 3 for residents of Wards 1 and 2. For further information, call 303-384-8132.
WESTMINSTER
City’s amenities nationally lauded
The city’s parks, libraries and recreation centers have been nominated for a national gold medal award.
The departments are among four finalists for the award for cities in the 100,000-to-250,000 population range. The awards are presented annually by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration and the National Recreation and Park Association.
Westminster officials will submit a video presentation and a copy of the city’s parks and recreation master plan. Judges will evaluate the city on its long-range planning, resource management and ability to involve residents and meet their needs.
The winner will be announced in San Antonio in October.
Westminster has won the gold medal twice before – in 1991 and 1999. The city operates 50 parks, two golf courses, four recreation centers, an indoor soccer arena and two libraries. It also works with the Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District to operate a senior center, an ice arena and an indoor inline skating facility.
HIGHLANDS RANCH
Rock star taking care of police
Randy Bachman, formerly of Bachman-Turner Overdrive, will perform Friday at Cherry Hills Community Church, 3900 E. Grace Blvd., to benefit the Douglas County sheriff’s Fallen Officers Fund.
Formed in the early 1970s, BTO cranked out several hits, including “Hey You,” “You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet” and “Takin’ Care of Business.” Bachman also was a member of the Guess Who.
Tickets for the show, which will start at 7:30 p.m., are priced at $25, $35 and $45, and can be purchased at www.ticketweb.com. For further information, call 303-814-7012.
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