BVSD Recall + Boulder Beat: City Council + Missing Longmont Man

It's Wednesday, so let's get you started with what's going on in Boulder. The story about the North Boulder Rec center employees saving someone's life is the kind of story we love. If you happen onto acts of kindness, heroes doing their thing in the community, or just plain good stuff happening in your world, send me an email!

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Wednesday's weather outlook: Plenty of sunshine today. High: 89, low: 61

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Here are the top stories in Boulder today:

1. Recall petition filed against three BVSD Board Members: At last night's school board meeting, petitions were submitted to recall three board members for not listening to some constituents about health concerns regarding COVID-19. One of the board members, Lisa Sweeney-Miran, posted on Twitter saying "I reject this recall effort as a potential threat to public health and a waste of BVSD resources." The school district estimates that a recall election, if it moves forward, will cost the district more than $750k. To succeed, the petitioners must collect 15,000 signatures within 60 days against each board member. (7news)
2. Parks and Recreation staff save life with CPR: Quick thinking staff on a trail near the North Boulder Recreation Center saved a man's life on Sept. 1. Employees Brian Llamas, Ian Crittenden and Leah Sanson were able to provide life-saving CPR when a man collapsed near the Rec Center. All three city employees received a Lifesaver Award from the City of Boulder and the victim made a full recovery due to the effort of these local heroes.
3. Meet your City Council Candidates. This is a link to candidate interviews by Boulder Beat for this November's election. Follow along as Shay Castle publishes her in-depth conversations with each candidate at BoulderBeat.news. This'll likely be the best coverage you can get on each candidate competing for a seat on the next Boulder City Council.
4. Section of McCaslin Road to be closed for 18 days: The Town of Superior is embarking on a road resurfacing project and that will close a portion of McCaslin Boulevard entirely — from Sept. 20 through Oct. 8. Alternate routes are suggested. I spoke with the town's public works director, and he suggested that bicycle riders, in particular, steer clear from this section of the road during construction. (Town of Superior)
5. Longmont man still missing after going for bike ride: Longmont Police continue to investigate the disappearance of a bicycle rider on Friday, Sept. 10. If you have any information about this missing person, please contact Longmont Police. (Fox31)

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Yesterday in History–Nanu Nanu: First Episode of Mork & Mindy aired on Sept. 14, 1978 (Colorado History)

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Today, in and around Boulder:

• Boulder County Farmers Market: (4 - 8 p.m.)
• International Film Series: David Byrne's American Utopia by Spike Lee. (7:30 p.m.)
• College Planning Night for Seniors and Parents: New Vista High School. (6 p.m.)
• Arts Commission Meeting: Sign up in advance rsvp@bouldercolorado.gov. (6 p.m.)
• Bike Commuting Workshop: Community Cycles. (6-7:30 p.m.)

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Boulder Patch Notebook

• Fort Collins is giving Boulder a run for its money, at least when it comes to building connected and protected bike infrastructure. Fort Collins is one of only five platinum-level-bicycle-friendly cities in the U.S., boasting more than 240 miles of bike lanes and trails. Here's the entire list of ranked cities in the U.S.: (League of American Cyclists)
• The Mapleton Center YMCA is getting a fresh new look! Wonder what they are doing to the YMCA? Turns out the 55-year-old building is getting a facelift. Workers have been power washing and repairing cracks, in preparation for the exterior getting a fresh coat of paint. (Facebook)
• You know you want to know what it sold for: Here's the link to the most recent real estate transactions in Boulder County, through Sept, 13: (Yahoo)
• BPD seeking volunteers with help for victims: The Boulder Police Department has several openings for victim advocate volunteers. These advocates work with the victims of crimes, accidents, natural disasters and other critical events — providing access to support services and other resources. (Boulder Police)

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