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On Saturday, October 6, the Longmont Observer and the League of Women Voters Boulder County co-hosted a midterm debate between Congressman Ken Buck and Dr. Karen McCormick.
We would like to thank the Longmont Museum for partnering with us and allowing us to use the Stewart Auditorium.
We would like to thank The Longmont Channel for broadcasting and live-streaming the event.
We would like to thank both Congressman Ken Buck and Dr. Karen McCormick for agreeing to the debate and for attending.
Thank you to Longmont Public Safety for providing a medic and security for the event.
Thank you to Treat Snack House for providing a snack for each campaign.
Thank you to the League of Women Voters of Boulder County for your support and volunteers.
I also want to recognize the Longmont Observer volunteers who took time out of their busy schedules and time off work to join us, Matt Steininger, Rick Brennan, Sergio Angeles and Scott Converse. And to the friends who joined us, Ellen Anderson and Julie Bunnell.
A special thanks goes to the moderator for the event, Shakeel Dalal. He asked if the Longmont Observer would like to try to host a debate. From there, he planned and organized a debate that was as close to perfection as could be hoped for. Thank you Shakeel for all of your hard work and for keeping us all organized.
Marcia Martin, Longmont City Council member, found Scott Converse after the debate and said that the debate 'might have been too unbiased'. Since that was our goal, thank you for the compliment Council member Martin.
Longmont Youth Symphony Orchestra First Performance of the Season
The Longmont Youth Symphony Orchestra will be hosting their first concert of the season on Sunday, October 7 at 2 p.m. and held at Longmont High School.
The Fall Concert will feature the Longmont Youth Symphony Orchestra, Longmont Youth Wind Ensemble, and Longmont Youth String Ensemble. Find out more.
Video: The Debate Between Congressman Ken Buck and Dr. Karen McCormick
On Saturday, October 6 at 2 p.m., the Longmont Observer and League of Women Voters of Boulder County will be hosting a debate between Congressman Ken Buck and Dr. Karen McCormick, who are vying to represent Colorado’s 4th Congressional District in the US House of Representatives. Watch the video here.
Longmont Humane Society Pet of the Week: Kaipo
Handsome, affectionate and smart. This five-year-old fellow has it all! Kaipo is a happy and energetic boy who would be a wonderful hiking, walking and snuggling partner. Kaipo loves being in the company of people and will surely shower his new forever family with all of the love and affection they could handle! Call (303)772-1232 to schedule a meet & greet with this wonderful fellow today! Read more.
Well Seasoned: Kohlrabi
The cool weather signals a shift at the Saturday Longmont farmers market. Gone are the peaches and plums. There was still some corn last week and peppers are raging, sensing their imminent demise at the first frost. The fall crops are ascending—pumpkins and gourds, root vegetables of every description as well as that conundrum of a vegetable, the kohlrabi, that looks like a root but isn’t. Read more.
