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Hi and hello! Cassie here with your daily newsletter.
Things to know: - Not all ADHD cases are the same. They range in severity and symptoms.
- There's three types: Inattentive, Hyperactive and Combined type
- It's not limited to children, or even boys. In fact, 5% of adults in the U.S. have ADHD and many women aren't diagnosed until they're older. There's treatment, but it can't be outgrown.
- Although named for attention deficit behaviors, ADHD is better described as a disorder impacting a person's executive function. Those with ADHD can focus on topics, subjects, hobbies, etc. that they are currently immersed in, but channeling their focus is the real challenge.
- Overall: the ADHD brain connects and communicates differently than neurotypical brains. Symptoms can include "spacing out," impulsivity, forgetful, easily distracted, avoids tasks that require additional mental effort over long periods of time, difficulty organizing tasks and activities, has trouble conceptualizing time and space, challenges with relaxing.
- An ADHD diagnosis doesn't mean the individual isn't intelligent or capable. They may need adjustments or accommodations to function at their best.
Not everyone can "just leave" an abusive situation: Our staff writer, Katharhynn, spoke with Latimer House, Hilltop's domestic violence and sexual assault services organization.
Latimer House noted that financial pressures and manipulation are just two factors among several that keep domestic abuse victims silent. The service is implementing a way to help victims without involving law enforcement if they wish.
Latimer House crisis line: 1-844-990-5500 (Montrose, Delta and Ouray counties) or 970-241-6704 in Mesa County. These reports can be kept confidential.
Haven Foster is hosting a toy drive for Christmas gifts: Haven Foster is partnering with ServPro (a water and fire damage repair service) to place 10 green donation trucks around Montrose from Nov. 1 - Dec. 13.
People are encouraged to donate unwrapped gifts that include: - Age appropriate toys or comfort items for ages 0 - 12
- Gift cards (preferably to Walmart) for ages 13 - 18 that will allow older youth to purchase necessities
Drop off locations can be found at:
- Davis Service Center Montrose, 2380 E Main Street
- True Value Olathe
- Green Cupboard, 443 E Main Street
- Denny's, 1515 Venture Way
- TOP Edge
- Haven Foster, 16 South Uncompahgre Ave
- Servpro Montrose/Telluride, 1815 Launa Drive
- Stone House, 1415 Hawk Pkwy
- Montrose Printing, 500 N Townsend Ave
- Keller Williams, 1521 Oxbow Drive Suite 120
Read more about suggested donation items and Haven Foster's mission to supply backpacks for transitioning foster children here.
City Council is meeting tonight: You can follow along live on our NABUR platform tonight at 6 p.m. as I cover tonight's meeting. Agenda items include: - A special events alcohol permit for this Thursday's Block 93 alley party
- Consideration of four applicants to fill the three vacancies on the Historic Preservation Commission. These terms would expire on October 16, 2024
- Ordinances regarding code language modifications, zoning designations (of Lot 1 and Outlot A of Yocum Subdivision, of the McCracken Addition as a general commercial district)
- Annexations: of the McCracken Addition
- Sunrise Creek II Filing No. 5 Final Plat (review of plans to create six new residential lots)
- Sunrise Creek II Filing No. 2 Final Plat (review of plans to create 14 new residential lots)
- Review of the Montrose Botanical Society lease agreement with the city for another 25 years
- Consideration of the Birch Street bridge replacement construction contract in the amount of $444,976.38
- Consideration of the 2021 sanitary sewer cured-in-place pipe bid award in an amount not to exceed $250,000 for cured-in-place lining of sanitary sewers
- Landscaping services contract award recommendation in the amount of $65,007 for a contract with S&E Wards Landscaping Management.
- Finally, Finance Director Shani Wittenberg will present the sales, use and excise tax report for the month of August.
- In total, council members will be considering the approval of $759,983.38 at tonight's meeting.
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