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Daily Camera.com: : Boulder Valley parents decry cuts at high-poverty schools - Boulder Daily Camera

Wed, 9 May 2012 05:14:40 +0000

Denver has less of a gap than Boulder.

Daily Camera.com: : Boulder Valley School District faces $6 million shortfall - Boulder Daily Camera

Mon, 7 May 2012 23:11:00 +0000

The teachers I know in CA most certainly put in waaaay more than 8 hrs a day. Not all of it is "on the clock" (i.e., in the classroom), but don't try to pretend that lesson prep, grading, meetings, etc. don't count as work.

Cookistry : Strawberry Rhubarb Compote #SundaySupper

Sun, 6 May 2012 23:52:53 +0000

I love rhubarb compote. As odd as this sounds, try it on oatmeal, with some toasted nuts (and maybe a little vanilla yogurt).

Daily Camera.com: : Democratic Assembly taps three to move forward in Boulder County commissioner race - Boulder Daily C

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 05:24:31 +0000

Sanfacon earned the remaining 52 percent? Shouldn't that have been written the other way around, that Sanfacon got 52 percent, and Jones earned the remaining 48 percent?

Daily Camera.com: : Boulder library commissioner: Director ignoring pleas to reinstate volunteer Judy Volc - Boulder Dai

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 03:22:31 +0000

Unbelievable, but not particularly surprising. Yes, good leader are capable of admitting mistakes and correcting them. We have voted with our feet.

Daily Camera.com: : Boulder library expanding storytime to day care centers, preschools - Boulder Daily Camera

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:30:57 +0000

There's no real reason other than a power grab by Maginnis, which is why so many people were shocked.

Daily Camera.com: : Boulder library expanding storytime to day care centers, preschools - Boulder Daily Camera

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:29:24 +0000

I agree, but I want to make clear that Judy is well-versed in early literacy.

Daily Camera.com: : Official: Colorado will be among 10 states to get ed waiver - Boulder Daily Camera

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:08:23 +0000

I hope your writing errors were intentional and meant as irony.

Daily Camera.com: : Boulder taco shop sparks debate about late-night alcohol service - Boulder Daily Camera

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 04:31:15 +0000

If you don't like the scene on the Hill, Wilson, don't live on the Hill.

Daily Camera.com: : Boulder & County News - Boulder Daily Camera

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:07:49 +0000

Wow. Just wow. (Anyone recognize that kid lit quote?) ;-) I can't believe the hubris. I have lodged my (respectful, articulate, but strongly worded) complaints. I can't *believe* Maginnis' response. I had hoped that she would recognize the enormity of her error, and I *had* planned to check out what the library was going to offer (to be fair). But now? No friggin' way. We're following Judy to B&N. And I will write another set of letters letting the powers that be know that I will speak out vocally about funding increases (including a new North Boulder branch library) until Maginnis is GONE.

Daily Camera.com: : Boulder & County News - Boulder Daily Camera

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:03:32 +0000

Same here. And I've always been such a library booster.

Daily Camera.com: : Boulder & County News - Boulder Daily Camera

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 22:32:22 +0000

Yeah, as someone pointed out, there's been a renewed push for a much needed N. Boulder branch library. *This* event is not going to help build goodwill toward the BPL receiving funding for it...

Daily Camera.com: : Boulder & County News - Boulder Daily Camera

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:48:14 +0000

The CRAZY thing is that Judy has been incredibly dedicated. She's there, week after week after week. You can't find *employees* this good.

Daily Camera.com: : Boulder & County News - Boulder Daily Camera

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 16:09:28 +0000

One last thing (obviously, I'm pretty upset about this)... The city and library budgets are tight and face cuts. Story time is an area of success, especially at the branches (especially compared to the alternative). Judy is free. There are other pressing budget needs--areas of youth services that desperately need improvement. WHY ON EARTH would you ask Judy to leave? I will take my daughter to story time the week after next. I HIGHLY DOUBT that something which even matches Judy will be in place. Mr. Urie, that would be a good follow up story.

Daily Camera.com: : Boulder & County News - Boulder Daily Camera

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:34:11 +0000

I want to add that getting rid of dedicated, skilled volunteers who never ever miss a week is *not* the way to build the children's sections. Judy has skills and knowledge that should be shared, not dismissed.

Daily Camera.com: : Boulder & County News - Boulder Daily Camera

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:26:57 +0000

Read my comment below... shockingly, this *is* the full story.

Daily Camera.com: : Boulder & County News - Boulder Daily Camera

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 15:17:18 +0000

No, you *are* hearing the whole story... it's as shocking (and as poorly thought out) as it appears. I have spoken with the new head of youth services at the library about this wrong-headed decision (and I was very frank). I encourage the rest of you to do so. My next step will be to contact the city manager and the city council. I have worked my kids' schedule around Judy's reading schedule. We switched libraries for story time to follow Judy (and work around my daughter's preschool schedule). I currently have my daughter enrolled in afternoon kindergarten, in large part to be able to allow her to continue going to Judy's morning story time. I remember a period at the branch libraries when Judy *wasn't* doing story time and the librarians were. It was ABSOLUTELY DREADFUL. Monotone, expressionless reading. No patience for children. Stumbling over the words. The attendance dwindled to nothing. Reading children's literature aloud and doing it *well* is not a simple task, and I don't trust the staff to do this well. I am training to become an elementary school teacher, and Judy has been an invaluable resource. She *knows* her authors. She has given me excellent recommendations about where to find good books. She has the Dewey Decimal system memorized, for crying out loud. The Boulder Public Library's children's sections are a disgrace. We have fallen behind Louisville. The Denver Public Library and the Arapahoe Library District are kicking our butts. (Yes, they are also bigger than BPL, but they also have more items/patron than BPL.) Last but not least... Judy has not received any kind of a thank you for her service. This whole thing should serve as a tremendous embarrassment and black mark on the BPL.

Daily Camera.com: : Nederland acquires \'Earth Tubs\' from jail for new composting center - Boulder Daily Camera

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 04:05:51 +0000

This is so poorly written. It's not a CHEMICAL reaction... it's biological action, and it doesn't magically begin when the auger is turned. Do a little more research and rewrite, please.

Daily Camera.com: : Boulder Valley School District board votes against earlier start to year - Boulder Daily Camera

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 01:21:09 +0000

This isn't "back east." (And FYI, for those of us who grew up here, it's "out east.")

Daily Camera.com: : Letters to the Editor - Sept. 3 - Boulder Daily Camera

Sun, 4 Sep 2011 17:08:46 +0000

Further, Barb... check out this slide show.... there's good information about a variety of insects, *and* near the end, there's a comparison of traps and your beloved Waspinator. http://www.colostate.edu/Dept/bspm/extension%20an... The money quote: "If it sounds too good to be true--it is!"