January is National Radon Action Month…get a test today!

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Radon is a naturally-occurring, odorless gas that is listed as a Class “A” carcinogen. It is the second-leading cause of lung cancer deaths in the United States, and the leading cause of lung cancer deaths in non-smokers. The only way to determine if your home has elevated levels is to test for it. Radon education courses starting soon! For more information, look at A Citizen’s Guide to Radon from the EPA. More information available by contacting Kurt Jones. Join us for Lunch-N-Learn programs on Radon Awareness and testing! These classes are sponsored by CSU Extension and CDPHE. The following classes have been scheduled: 2009 Classes have been scheduled!! · January 6— VFW Building (Shawnee), 12-1 pm · January 8— Community Building (Buena Vista), 12:00-1:00 pm · January 13— Park County Fairgrounds (Fairplay), 12-1 pm · January 15— Salida Regional Library, 12-1 pm · January 27—Online Presentation, 7:00 pm (Registration for online class) There is no charge for these classes, but please pre-register. Bring your brownbag lunch with you, learn more about this indoor air hazard, and leave with a free short-term testing kit. Classes start at Noon, and will be finished by 1:00. To register for this class, email Kurt Jones, or call 539-6447 (Salida) or 836-4293 (Fairplay).