The Salida City Council voted last night in favor of installing lights at the new basketball court in Alpine Park. The vote was 5-1 with councilman Harald Kasper voting against.
Many area residents spoke out on the lights, most against and a few in favor. Those against the lights said they were worried that adding lights would attract an undesirable atmosphere at the park, as it is already a place where teenagers congregate at night.
Those in favor said adding the lights will make the park safer.
The vote authorized a change order adding the lights to the Alpine Park project and also stipulated that the lights would be shut off at 8 pm.
Danny “Dan R” Ridenour has been in radio and television broadcasting for over 40 years, starting as a senior in high school in Rogers, Arkansas. His radio career has had stops in Nashville, Memphis, Oklahoma, and eventually, Colorado. Dan enjoys being involved in the community, having been a member of the Upper Arkansas Service Club and is currently on the board of directors for the Salida Community Center and is a member of the Chaffee County Fair Committee. He and his wife Carrie spend their days doing everything the mountains have to offer: hiking, camping, fishing and skiing. They've raised 3 children and have 2 grandchildren.
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