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Written By: Shirley Bruns Shirley Bruns is a stroke survivor, a member of the Longmont community and a Longmont Observer reader. She submitted this piece as an opinion in order to raise awareness and spread information about strokes.

Graduating seniors speak with younger students about life and their school experience. Public education inspires, transforms and is the catalyst to a thriving future. Video concept inspired by CSU.

CIVIL On Thursday, May 17 2018, Longmont Police responded to the 2400 block of Atwood St. in reference to a report of a trespasser. A 23 year old male was transported to the Addiction Recovery Center in Boulder. The case is closed.

Longmont's Public Safety Chief, Mike Butler and local author Dan Benavidez, regularly walk different neighborhoods in Longmont on Sunday mornings to better connect with the residents of Longmont.

CHILD On Tuesday, 05/22/2018, Longmont Police officers investigated a possible child abuse in the area of S Bowen and Louisiana Pl.

During Tuesday's City Council meeting , Longmont Mayor Brian Bagley signed a proclamation designating June 2, 2018, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" in Longmont, Colorado.

Complete Meeting Board Packet: Download SVVSD-School-Board-Meeting-5-23-18.pdf

Longmont City Council voted 6-1 to approve the oil and gas agreement between the City of Longmont and TOP Operation Company and Cub Creek Energy. Councilmember Joan Peck abstained from voting.

IDENTITY THEFT On May 22, 2018 an identity theft report was received from the 600 block of Martin Street. An adult female was contacted who stated an unknown person had used her Social Security number. There are is no suspect information.

On Tuesday evening, Longmont City Council approved ordinance O-2018-22, which appropriates an additional $205,582 in five funds: general fund, sanitation fund, police prevention/education fund, youth services fund, and the parks greenway and maintena