http://denver.yourhub.comThe latest blog posts in The Denver Newspaper Agency YourHub.comen-usnews@yourhub.com(c) 2009, YourHub.com5(DENVER) Rep. Dianne Primavera, D-Broomfield, was recently granted for the Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition 2009 Legislative Award . The Colorado Cross-Disability (CCDC) is Colorado's only statewide organization run by and for those with disabilities. The coalition consists of both the disa...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Blogs/Archive/Politics/Local-State-Politics/Blog~644028.aspx8/6/2009 12:29:14 AMRepresentative Dianne Primavera You'll have to excuse my gibberishy blog today. I'm coming out of a ClaritinD fog, and so far my arms still feel like they are floating above my head. My sister-in-law swore up and down that it would help me stop sneezing. She's from Texas, and everyone knows Texans don't lie. After 24 hour...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Blogs/Archive/Blog~643426.aspx8/4/2009 6:35:31 PMLisa Repenning Hey Peeps- I'm going have to keep this one short as possible because right now I'm supposed to be studying for my next test tomorrow. And right after that we are heading in the car for nice long 6 hour drive. Now driving with 3 kids for 6 hours may sound awful to you, but not for me. We j...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Blogs/Archive/Blog~639804.aspx7/23/2009 4:27:57 PMLisa Repenning Hi Everybody! Are we in the lazy hazy days of summer or what? I'd like to say that I've taken my kids on outings and that we've experienced new and wonderful adventures this month. Wouldn't it be amazing if I could share of our many hikes in the wonderful Colorado mountains, or perhaps tell of...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Blogs/Archive/Blog~637389.aspx7/17/2009 12:49:58 PMLisa Repenning Hey Peeps- Before I settle down to my nightly ritual of watching Ron and Libby banter on Fox 31, I'll fill you in our week of excitement. We spent the 4 th of July in Cheyenne at my sister's house. A few weeks ago, when we went to Cheyenne, we were driven there in my dad's humungous bu...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Blogs/Archive/Blog~634830.aspx7/9/2009 9:20:52 PMLisa Repenning Rep. Primavera at Broomfield Safeway for Government at the Grocery WHO: State Representative Dianne Primavera (D-Broomfield) WHAT: State Representative Dianne Primavera will visit with her constituents at the Broomfield Safeway on July 18th. They will listen to concerns and ans...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Blogs/Archive/Blog~633894.aspx7/7/2009 1:19:27 PMRepresentative Dianne Primavera Sometimes it really annoys me that I have to go to school to officially become a nurse. Not to mention all the time away from my family, and money it will cost to get the degree. I'd like to just type up a résumé that says something about being a mom for almost 10 years, and that shou...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Blogs/Archive/Blog~632766.aspx7/2/2009 4:14:13 PMLisa Repenning I have been dying to blog this week. Truly. I have so many bloggable ( is that a word? ) things to share. It's not all good news either. I hope you are prepared. You know life isn't always fun and easy, and I think we have to be honest about that. If you walk around pretending it's all roses ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Blogs/Archive/Blog~630411.aspx6/25/2009 6:32:47 PMLisa Repenning Hey Peeps- I'm taking a study break from bones and joints, just to fill you in on the mundane of my life. First of all, if you ever want something kept on the DL, don't tell my son Jack. And for those of you who are wondering what "DL" means, you are probably one of those people who still...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Blogs/Archive/Blog~627934.aspx6/17/2009 8:44:52 PMLisa Repenning Well, I managed to get through the first two weeks of my summer class with only eight more to go. ( Anatomy and Physiology) It didn't hurt that the kids were at VBS all week, so I had some extra quiet time to study for the first test. I feel good about it, although I didn't the night before the e...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Blogs/Archive/Blog~626195.aspx6/12/2009 4:24:38 PMLisa Repenning DENVER - A landmark, bi-partisan bill expanding the treatment of autism was signed by Governor Bill Ritter at a large ceremony that included many Colorado families living with Autism. Senate Bill 244 was sponsored by State Representative Dianne Primavera (D-Broomfield ) in the ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Blogs/Archive/Politics/Local-State-Politics/Blog~623595.aspx6/4/2009 5:28:37 PMRepresentative Dianne Primavera Last weekend I turned 37. It sounds a little too close to 40, to me anyway. But I made a couple discoveries on my birthday. One is that coconut cake is my new fave, and I plan on eating it whenever possible. Two, the cards that play music, while cute and fun, are as expensive as a cd. Three, a tr...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Blogs/Archive/Blog~622330.aspx6/2/2009 1:59:50 PMLisa Repenning Check out this video on Diabetes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=35ExFWcPqO8http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Blogs/Archive/Blog~622112.aspx6/1/2009 8:46:51 PMDr. Arvay Happy Memorial Day! We are grateful to those who have sacrificed for us, and we are thankful to be living in a free country! It's been a very busy weekend for our family. First of all, we had a great women's conference (along with my husband and a few other brave men ) in Laramie, WY. Bet...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Blogs/Archive/Blog~619275.aspx5/25/2009 2:21:32 PMLisa Repenning First of all, way to go Kris Allen. He won our hearts, and we are thrilled he took Idol this year! Secondly, Zingers vs. Twinkies: Zingers. Duh. Thirdly, I got my coloring book in the mail called "The Anatomy Coloring Book". The kids are coloring right now, so I think I will join them. ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Blogs/Archive/Blog~618126.aspx5/21/2009 1:20:45 PMLisa Repenning Two weeks. Fourteen days. Don't ask me how many hours it is. I have no idea. I'm no mathematician anyway. All I know is that two weeks is going to fly by and I have to get about a million things done before my life goes into warp speed. I'm a mom first and foremost. I spend the bulk of my tim...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Blogs/Archive/Blog~617167.aspx5/19/2009 12:50:57 PMLisa Repenning Motherhood. Currently this is my identity. For the last 9 ½ years I have been blessed with the hardest job in the world. I am a mom, and I love it. We have three kids, ages 9, 6, and 4. About three years ago, I thought I might have to spend the remaining years of my life in an institution. But ea...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Blogs/Archive/Blog~615073.aspx5/13/2009 1:52:51 PMLisa Repenning Broomfield Town Hall Gov. Ritter joined state Rep. Dianne Primavera and Broomfield Mayor Pat Quinn at a town hall meeting to provide an overview of the nearly complete 2009 legislative session and answer questions from constituents. He signed three bills sponsored by Rep. Primavera into law: ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Blogs/Archive/Blog~611738.aspx5/5/2009 6:05:47 PMRepresentative Dianne Primavera On a recent presidential visit to England, the new first lady, Michele Obama, embraced the Queen with a half hug and the world news media collectively tensed up. This was considered a faux pas of gigantic proportion. Royal protocol dictates that one must not touch Her Royal Majesty. The Quee...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Blogs/Archive/Blog~610683.aspx5/3/2009 7:04:22 AMCarol Gioia Max Osterman , a seven year old first grader at Mountain View Elementary School, was given the privilege of reciting our nation's Pledge of Allegiance to the Colorado House of Representatives on April 22, 2009. On that day, Max was honored by his State Representative, Dianne Primavera , w...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Blogs/Archive/Politics/Local-State-Politics/Blog~608968.aspx4/28/2009 2:56:31 PMRepresentative Dianne Primavera On April 14, 2009, the Legacy High School Winter Guard came to the State Capitol to be recognized by the Colorado Legislature. They were invited by their State Representative Dianne Primavera (D-Broomfield). When Representative Primavera learned the squad had won the 2009 Rocky Mountain Color Gua...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Blogs/Archive/Politics/Local-State-Politics/Blog~603422.aspx4/14/2009 1:54:03 PMRepresentative Dianne Primavera April 2009 Workshops!! If you are ready to Maximize your life come to our Maximized Living Workshops this month to start that journey. Let start your best life NOW! Here is what were doing this month: Dinner With the Dr. When: Thursday April 9th 6:30pm -7:30pm Where: ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Blogs/Archive/Blog~601272.aspx4/8/2009 2:31:18 PMDr. Arvay The signs of spring are apparent everywhere. Birds are returning from the south in flocks; an occasional rabbit can be spied scurrying for cover; long- hidden perennials are peeking out of the earth hungering for the sun. Opening the windows to let in the fresh air, our spirit lifts. Spring is ...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Blogs/Archive/Blog~598268.aspx3/31/2009 4:58:01 PMCarol Gioia At inColoradonow.com it's all FREE! Right now they are gearing up for summer as we all are, and is focusing its efforts on the Colorado cycling population who rides in the big summertime rides such as Elephant Rock Ride , The Colorado Rocky Mountain Bike Tour , The Bicycle Tour of C...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Blogs/Archive/Blog~598050.aspx3/31/2009 12:55:00 PM- inColoradoNOW!At inColoradonow.com it's all FREE! Right now they are gearing up for summer as we all are, and is focusing its efforts on the Colorado cycling population who rides in the big summertime rides such as Elephant Rock Ride , The Colorado Rocky Mountain Bike Tour , The Bicycle Tour of C...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Blogs/Archive/Blog~598049.aspx3/31/2009 12:52:28 PM- inColoradoNOW!Breast cancer survivors and advocates gathered March 15 at the State Capitol to show their support for the Committed to the Cure Breast Cancer license plate bill, which ensures that funds from the sale of breast cancer license plates will actually go to breast cancer treatment and preve...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Blogs/Archive/Politics/Local-State-Politics/Blog~595897.aspx3/25/2009 1:15:51 PMRepresentative Dianne Primavera I had the pleasure of being joined at the Capitol March 25 by Cassie Goevert-Reynolds , a student at Kohl Elementary School in Broomfield. Cassie is an outstanding young lady, and she was chosen to lead the House of Representatives in reciting the pledge of allegiance. Great job Cassie!http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Blogs/Archive/Politics/Local-State-Politics/Blog~595872.aspx3/25/2009 12:49:16 PMRepresentative Dianne Primavera The American Cancer system is a multi billion a year business. They make billions while we die. This is why I am dedicating March 2009 to defeating the lies of CANCER! All diseases like CANCER have to follow specific rules to hurt you. If you don't know the rules you will be unknowingly breaki...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Blogs/Archive/Blog~586730.aspx3/3/2009 3:05:49 PMDr. Arvay The American Cancer system is a multi billion a year business. They make billions while we die. This is why I am dedicating March 2009 to defeating the lies of CANCER! All diseases like CANCER have to follow specific rules to hurt you. If you don't know the rules you will be unknowingly breaki...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Blogs/Archive/Blog~586725.aspx3/3/2009 3:03:10 PMDr. Arvay I had full "District Days" planned last week in order to meet with constituents throughout the community. The mid-session break from the Capitol allowed me to listen to the concerns of my constituents and better understand what Colorado families and businesses are going through in these tough eco...http://denver.yourhub.com/Broomfield/Blogs/Archive/Blog~586081.aspx3/2/2009 3:14:08 PMRepresentative Dianne Primavera