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April 10, 2014
50 cents Adams County and Jefferson County, Colorado | Volume 69, Issue 22 A publication of
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Landgraf resigns: Board starts process of replacement By Ashley Reimers
areimers@ coloradocommunitymedia.com During Tuesday night’s Adams County School District 50 school board meeting, Bob Landgraf officially resigned as a board director. The 1962 Westminster High School graduate is moving out of the district, which prompted his resignation. In a letter written by Landgraf to board president Ruben Pacheco, he stated that for the first time since 1953 he will not be a resident within the physical boundaries of District 50 after purchasing a home in northeastern Adams County.
Irving Street Library celebrates By Ashley Reimers
areimers@ coloradocommunitymedia.com The Irving Street Library in Westminster is celebrating 10 years of serving patrons with a day filled with food, music and animals. The free celebration will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, April 12, at the library at 7392 Irving St. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. hot dogs will be served on the patio, followed by a performance from Eric West at 1:30 p.m. who will demonstrate the fun of “going green” with his musical instruments. The day will end with a visit from the Den-
“It is with great sadness that I must submit my resignation from the Adams County School District Board of Education,” Landgraf said in the letter. “I wish to make it clear that I have thoroughly enjoyed my service to District 50 and realize that this decision was made after much thought.” Landgraf was first elected to the board in 1977 and served two terms before being re-elected in 2011. Pacheco and board member Dino Valente both expressed their thanks to Landgraf during the meeting and commented on his leadership. “Being on a school board is not easy, but you taught us the about the rewards and what to look forward to,” Valente said to
Landgraf. “I appreciate your wisdom, leadership and experience you brought to all of us on the board.” The board now has 60 days to replace Landgraf. If the board as whole cannot decide on a replacement, board president Pacheco must choose the replacement. Those qualified to apply must be a registered elector within District 50 boundaries, have lived in the district for at least 12 consecutive months and cannot be convicted of committing any sexual offense against a child. Those qualified and interested in becoming a District 50 board member must contact Veronica Gleaton at 720-542-5015
or vgleaton@adams50.org by 4:30 p.m. on April 14. Qualified candidates will be required to sign an affidavit stating that they meet the requirements set forth by the state of Colorado and agree to a background check. A one-page letter of interest must also be submitted to Gleaton. Interviews will be conducted at 7 p.m. on April 15 and 16, which are open to the public, in room C120 at Westminster High School. During a special meeting at 7 p.m. on April 21, the board will vote on a potential candidate. If a candidate is chosen, he or she will be seated during the regular April 22 board meeting.
ver Zoo staff at 3 p.m. who will bring along live animals and offer fun activities. “We really just want to offer a fun day for everyone,” library manager Chuck Huey said. “There will also be dance groups performing and free cookies.” Irving Street Library opened in April 2004, replacing the 76th Avenue Library. The 15,000 square-foot building features a large adult reading section, 23 computers, four study rooms, a separate children’s room and a large community room for story time and other events. Outside, families can enjoy a park, lots of open grass space with trees and sculptures, that in the summer, shoot water. “It’s wonderful to have a big space for the children so that they can feel that they belong at the library,” children’s librarian
Colleen Spahr said. “The community room is great because it’s right off the children’s room and it leads to the outdoors where the children can play at the park after story time. It’s just nice to have access to the outside. It’s been really wonderful.” In the previous library, just three computers were available to patrons to use the Internet. Huey said with the addition of 20 more, normally almost every computer is utilized all the time. Huey said many people use the computers for banking needs, travel, job searching and filing for unemployment. “Since this is a really low income area, the computers are very needed,” he said. “Some people come every day and use the computers. We see about 300 patrons daily.”
Irving Street also has some very popular programs including the English speaking conversation group, the job search program and the citizenship classes. Huey said the programs have been around for years and continue to be steady, with now sign of the need slowing down. “These types of programs you can’t get a book store,” he said. “Seeing people enjoy what we have to offer is really wonderful. When a person who’s been looking for a job for a while on our computers finds that job, it’s really rewarding knowing we had a part in that.” For more information on Irving Street Library, visit www.ci.westminster.co.us under the Libraries tab.
The park at Irving Street Library in Westminster is utilized by many when the weather is nice. On April 12, the library is celebrating 10 years of service with a day filled with food, activities and entertainment. POSTAL ADDRESS
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The Irving Street Library in Westminster serves about 300 patrons per day. On April 12, the library is celebrating 10 years of service. Photos by Ashley Reimers