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UNDERSTANDING OZONE POLLUTION Summer's arrival means hot weather in the What can I do to help? Denver metropolitan area. It also means the Limit driving by avoiding unnecessary trips. possibility of ground-level ozone pollution. ' Use alternative transportation when you can. What is ozone pollution?Ozone pollution is the result of .Properly maintain your vehicle by changing your oil regularly a daylight chemical reaction that forms ozone. At ground and have it serviced according to the manufacturer's level, ozone is harmful to all of us. Ozone pollution can cause recommendations. breathing problems and respiratory infections in the elderly, Avoid excessive idling.Idling for as few as 30 seconds can young and those with pre-existing ailments. Even healthy emit more pollution than stopping and restarting your people that exercise or work outdoors can experience vehicle. breathing problems when exposed to elevated levels of ozone. Refuel your car after 6:00 PM. Since ozone needs sunlight to Ground-level ozone should not be confused with"good" form,escaping gas vapors will have less opportunity to be ozone in the upper atmosphere. transformed into ozone. Why do we need to do something about ozone Stop at the Click!When filling your gas tank,don't overfill pollution?Other than respiratory problems,the Denver your tank. Overfilling releases unnecessary pollution into the metropolitan area is close to violating federal air pollution air. standards for ozone. If violated,we could face new federal Avoid using gasoline-powered lawn equipment. Gas-powered lawn equipment built before 1997 does not contain the requirements and other penalties. How do I know when there are high ozone levels? pollution controls of newer models. Operating your pre-1997 Ozone advisories are issued during summer months indicating lawnmower for one hour can emit as much pollution as when the pieces are in place for ozone levels to rise. Most driving from Denver to Ft. Collins and backit major print and broadcast media will inform their listeners, For more information, contact the Regional AirQualiy Council at(303) viewers and readers of an alert. 629-5450 or visit the website at www.ragc.o/. ARTS & HUMANITIES COUNCIL EVENTS 2000 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Partially funded by: THURSDAYS, JULY 6 - JULY 27 • 7:00 - 8:30 PM COTTONWOOD PARK Celebrate the glory of summertime in the park! Pack a picnic and bring the entire family I SCFD to the 2000 Summer Concert Series at Cottonwood Park. Music for all ages and musical L— tastes. Sit among your friends and neighbors and savor the many sounds of summer. hit July 6 - Side o' fries Side o' fries is an accordion and guitar-based band, playing R&B, blues, Rain Date–August 3rd reggae, Tex-Mex,jazz, tango, and ethnic music. This Louisville-based band pours their individual strengths into a powerful ensemble. July 13 - Steve Manshel Band Steve Manshel is a veteran of the legendary group, Firefall. Steve and his band provide fun and excitement through their varied repertoire that includes old standards, new rock and original work. July 20 - Gerry C and the Gerry C and the Zydeco Playboys rose from the ashes of the popular Zukes Zydeco Playboys of Zydeco, now disbanded. Zydeco combines the influences of rhythm and blues with New Orleans street music to create a spicy new original sound. July 27 - 3 Twins 3 Twins, recently known as Magpie, was created by former Subdudes members John Magnie and Steve Amedee. Their roots are in the R& B and country vein. They were voted the best debut band at the prestigious New Orleans Jazz Festival this year. Movie in the Park Louisville's annual Movie in the Park will be The Wizard of Oz. Bring blankets, chairs & your friends to the park. Children are welcome to dress up as their favorite Oz character, or [f come early (around 7:30 PM) & make an Oz mask prior to the movie. Date: Friday,August 4 Time: 8:30 PM Phone: 303-666-4361 AIN Location: Memory Square Park, Grant& Spruce Streets Summer 2000 7