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ARE YOUR FOURTH OF JULY PLANS LEGAL? The Smart, Safe Way to Enjoy Fireworks Fourth of July is a favorite holiday for many American kids, and 11-year-old Camrynn was no exception. In 2022, he spent the Fourth happily playing with fireworks — until a mortar shell flew out of control and collided with his head, ending his life far too soon. The tragedy happened less than two hours from Louisville, and it’s exactly the kind of horror story our state and local fireworks laws hope to prevent. Follow these local rules this summer to keep your family safe. Louisville Fireworks Laws 1. Kids younger than 18 cannot ignite fireworks in Louisville city limits. 2. Only ground and hand-held fireworks are legal for public use in Jefferson County, including novelties and trick noisemakers, snakes/glow worms, smoke devices, wire sparklers, cylindrical fountains, cone fountains, wheels, and ground spinners. 3. Fireworks that explode or fly are illegal for public use in Jefferson County. Safety Tips From the Fire Marshal In addition to following the law, the Kentucky State Fire Marshal offers these tips for safely lighting off fireworks at home. 1. Only ignite fireworks outdoors, and wear safety glasses while you light them. 2. Keep water on hand just in case a fire breaks out. (A hose or a bucket of water will do the trick.) 3. If you light a firework that doesn’t explode, wait 20 minutes before touching the dud. Then, dunk it in your water bucket to deaden it completely. Don’t try to relight it! 4. If you’re planning to drink during your Fourth of July celebration, pick a fully sober, designated firework lighter to handle all fireworks-related tasks. Will these laws and tips put a damper on your Fourth of July party? Maybe a little, but as Camrynn’s story shows, it’s better to be safe than sorry. Keep in mind that if the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) had its way, we’d skip at-home fireworks altogether! As the NFPA puts it, “The only safe way to view fireworks is to attend a professional show.” Fortunately, here in Louisville, there are plenty to choose from!
INGREDIENTS
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1 lb skirt steak, fat trimmed 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp light brown sugar
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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 large lemon, juiced 6 cups baby arugula
2 ripe peaches, thinly sliced
1 tbsp vegetable oil
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese or feta
Kosher salt Black pepper
DIRECTIONS
WE WANT YOU TO THINK OF US AS YOUR LAW FIRM. If you have a legal matter that needs attention, let us know. If we can’t handle the matter, we will refer you to a firm that can. Please feel free to refer us to your friends and family for their legal needs. We welcome the opportunity to help. 1. In a large resealable plastic bag or baking dish, combine steak, vinegar, garlic, and brown sugar. Marinate 20 minutes at room temperature. 2. Remove steak from marinade, coat with vegetable oil, and season generously with salt and pepper. 3. On a grill or pan set to high heat, cook steak until desired doneness. Rest 5–10 minutes, then thinly slice against the grain. 4. In a small bowl, whisk olive oil and lemon juice to make dressing. Season with salt and pepper. 5. In a large serving bowl, add arugula, peaches, blue cheese or feta, and steak. Drizzle with dressing and gently toss.
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