The Lost Creek Guide March 18, 2020

Volume 13 • Edition 06

March 18, 2020

Serving rural Adams, Morgan, and Weld Counties

“Truth will ultimately prevail where there is pains taken to bring it to light” George Washington “If we are to guard against ignorance and remain free, it is the responsibility of every American to be informed” Thomas Jefferson

Wiggins Volunteer Fire Department Celebrates 70 Years of Service at Annual Awards Banquet

The Wiggins Volunteer Fire Department held their annual awards banquet on Sunday evening March 8. The District also celebrated 70 years of service! It was a great evening for both retired and current firefighters, along with their families, to remember the department’s history and recognize the accomplishments of the past year.

The Wiggins Fire Protection District was formed in 1950 after 150 electors signed a petition requesting a district be formed in the Wiggins area. The sponsoring organization was the Wiggins Civic Club. The first directors elected were Virgil F. Vance, Conrad Lauhan, Henry Kammerzell, Robert Ehrlich and Irving Jensen.

Soon after the first fire truck was purchased. “Old Red” as it became known is still housed at the fire department and is brought out at Christmas time to bring Santa into town and provide rides for local kids and residents.

Chief’s Citation - Awarded for professionalism, dedication and team work

In celebration of 70 years, past and present firefighters joined in the festivities!

Firefighters Justin Ryan and Michael Siedelberg (along with their families) receiving their badges during their pinning ceremony.

Life Saver Commendation - This commendation was awarded as a result of fulfilling of the duty to act that saved a human life that otherwise would have expired without immediate intervention.

Firefighter Michael Siedelberg awarded most extra service hours and Rookie of the Year for 2019.

Lt. Ryan Ruland awarded most training hours for 2019.

South East Jr. Fair & Rodeo Association Annual Appreciation Dinner held at the Fairgrounds Each year the fair board holds an appreciation dinner reflecting a thank you to all the supporters of the Fair. It is a lot of folks and the appreciation dinner is but a small token of thank you for all the time and effort put in to put the fair on as well as the year long support required. A big thank you again for all those who give their time and effort to make the fair as successful as it is.

See more pictures on Page 14 & 16

Firefighter (now Lt.) Nick Randel awarded firefighter of the year for 2019.

Firefighter (now Lt.) Nick Randel awarded firefighter of the year for 2019.

WHAT’S IN THIS ISSUE:

Page 2: Way of the World Page 3: Covid-19: 5 Things Your Farm Should Do Now Page 5: Baseline Page 7: Nicolais: Colorado and Nation Face Coronavirus Page 8: CFVGA Sixth Annual Conference Page 9: What Will Happen with Gas Prices Page 11: Aims Extends Spring Break Page 12: American Legion Juniors Host St. Patrick’s Day Dinner

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– Way of the World –

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by Bob Grand The coronavirus has our attention. In today’s world of instant communication there are no secrets, and, frankly, there should not be. Listening to the press announcements from the national health folks there certainly appears to be a significant ramping up of efforts to be proactive in fighting this. The intent seems to be reducing the peaking impact which would overwhelm our health care system. The economic impact will be significant and that also appears to be getting a lot of attention. This is not a time to be bi partisan it is a time to work together. The President, on this past Sunday, encouraged people to be prudent, and not become hoarders. He announced a meeting with the major grocery firms and was assured there was plenty of food stock and supplies in the system but that significant purchases, way above average consumption, had put a crimp in the normal supply chain delivery plans. Major grocery chains stores announced plans to curtail hours to allow for more efficient delivery and restocking of shelves. Those changes are in the process of being implemented. One has to have confidence that the system will work out the kinks.

The ongoing oil price scenario between the Russians and the Saudis is having a chilling effect on the drilling industry. The question is how long will it last? For us humble mortals at the pump the impact is great. It is the lowest pricing we have seen in a very long time. Unfortunately, the economic impact of the coronavirus will result in a decrease in consumption so that the drilling industry is facing a dual issue. If this pricing issue continues for a period of time, there are some drilling firms that will have difficulty in continuing financing their operations and servicing their debt loads. There may well be some fall out. The President, on Sunday, announced that he has instructed the Department of Energy to fill up the petroleum reserve capacity. The DOE should look at financing drilling with the intent of capping the drilled wells until demand and pricing returns.

Leaving the product in the ground rather than bringing it to the national storage facilities until need and pricing support the addition of product into the system. Did anyone ever say that life is simple?

Speaking of simple, one has to ask what is the difference between the Democratic National Committee and the Weld County Republican Party? If you are a Bernie Sanders supporter, you have to ask what is the DNC doing to me again? If you are Weld County Republican you have to ask why are seven solid Republican candidates petitioning on to the ballot in Weld County, avoiding the Republican caucus process? The answer is the same, the old-line establishment at both the DNC and The Weld County Republican Party do not want to give up control and wants to ignore the silent majority, who are learning not to be so silent. I say to both, go get them. We, the people, be you democrat or republican deserve better!

Please read up on coronavirus protocols and follow them. We need to get this behind us as quickly as possible.

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March 18, 2020

News from the Southeast Weld Chamber of Commerce

On Wednesday, 11 March 2020, I had the opportunity to present to the Aims Community College Board of Trustees.

Prior to the presentation, I had the opportunity, alone with Bob Grand, to accompany the Trustee on a tour of the facility. It was great to see and hear of all the incredible opportunities that exist for students at Aims in Fort Lupton.

Speak with the Trustees, I was thanked by all of them for awarding Aims Community College in Fort Lupton our Business of the Year Award at our annual banquet. I informed them that it was an easy decision as they do so very much for the surrounding communities and are a leader in education and student success.

During my presentation, I commended them for their work supporting the college and applauded the Fort Lupton Campus, especially Juliie Luekenga, their Executive Campus Director. I then proceed to let the know the Southeast Weld Chamber is willing to help their Professional Students in any way we can, by assisting in their professional, leadership and business development: a mentoring program when senior leaders are matched with Aims young professionals; ‘Lunch and Learns’ with senior leaders covering current developments; sessions on career development, Interview trainings and, of course, ample opportunities for civic engagement and community involvement.

Having only three minutes, after my presentation, the Trustees thanked me for the presentation and is well aware of the Southeast Weld Chamber of Commerce, not only through our award for the College, but also because we are an area Chamber, with much to offer the communities we represent.

My thanks to Julie Luekenga for her continued expertise and her support of our Chamber, to all the Trustees of Aims Community College, and to my fellow members of the Southeast Weld Chamber of Commerce….the best Chamber around!

Perry Wm. Bell, President Southeast Weld Chamber of Commerce

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March 18, 2020

Bob Grand, Candidate for Town of Keenesburg Mayor

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Letter to the Citizens of Keenesburg I am running for Mayor of Keenesburg because I believe there is an issue of transparency and accountability with our current Mayor. In the annexation process for Pioneer Village I believe that a lot more effort should have been made in listening and getting input from the citizen’s of the Town of Keenesburg on an annexation that will have such a major impact on the town in the most fundamental of ways. I believe that the letter of the law was followed by the Town in the process but I question whether the spirit of the law was followed.

Now I maybe I am naïve, but I think there should have been several formal town meetings specifically to explain to citizens the potential impact the annexation would have on the town long term and listen to their input on it, prior to the annexation vote. The Pioneer Village application was submitted in July and staff began to work on it. The Town Planning Commission held the hearing late in the year and a week later the town Trustees voted to approve it. Saying that citizens had the opportunity to attend regular Town meetings sounds a little lame given the short time between the Town Planning Commission hearing and the actual Town vote for approval.

Dealing with the public is always a challenge. Some say business would be a lot more fun and easier if you did not have to deal with customers but the reality is the Mayor and the Trustees represent the interest of all the citizens. Listening to what those interests are is sometimes time consuming but that should be a very integral part of the process.

I am asking for your vote as I promise to work towards supporting a more transparent and accountable Town government for you, the voters. I ask that you do your part, vote. In the last election for Mayor less than 1 out of 5 potential voters voted for Mayor. That kind of participation does not encourage elected officials to be responsive to you, the voters.

Help me change that, get out and vote. Talk to you neighbors, friends and relatives, it is important. Ballots are coming in the mail this next week or so.

Thank you to those who have come to my meetings up at Deno’s or who have called. I have been asked why I have no signs up. The answer is simple. We need to work together to improve life in our community. In today’s world of such sharp polarization signs stake out who you support very brutally. I would rather see us work together than to stake out turf and pit citizens against each other. I would have appreciated an opportunity to debate our Mayor at an event sponsored by the Keenesburg Chamber of Commerce, as many other communities in Weld County do. That did not happen. I offered and several candidates, including the Mayor, took me up on the opportunity to write letters to the editor in the Lost Creek Guide.

Thank you for your consideration and again I ask for your vote. Bob Grand

Ron Schlagel: Candidate for Town of Keenesburg Trustee

I am a candidate for the Board of Trustees for the Town of Keenesburg. I have lived in the community for over 45 years.

I have been active in the community as an officer of the Southeast Weld Soil Conservation, Southeast Weld County Fair Board, 4H Leader and Church Board member.

After retiring from farming, I worked for the Town of Keenesburg as a member of the Public Works Department.

If elected I would take time to visit with you about issues or problems concerning town policies.

In closing, please vote in our town election as your voice is important,

Ginny Buczek, Candidate for United Power Director

I am pleased to be a candidate for reelection for United Power Director, West District.

I have been a community volunteer and United Power member for twenty-nine years. My husband, Chuck, and I raised our children in Firestone and have a long-term commitment to this community. The members of United Power are my friends and neighbors, and I will continue to focus on the interests of the people and businesses of the United Power community. I am also, currently Vice President of the Colorado Rural Electric Association, representing the United Power Membership both locally and Statewide. As a Director, it is my responsibility to provide for the present and future needs of the United Power Membership and Service Territory.

The United Power Board has demonstrated its continuing commitment to community focusing on the use of new technologies, improved data analysis, fiscal discipline, and member and employee participation. A few highlights are the new West Member Service Center, the Co-op’s new battery project, pre-payment option, Fire Mitigation Plan, 5.5-million-dollar capital retirement for 2019 (bringing the total since 2008 to 48 million dollars).

The industry is rapidly changing, presenting new opportunities and challenges requiring experienced and knowledgeable leadership. I thank you for the investment you have made in me as your United Power Director. I have benefited from hundreds of hours of Electric Cooperative education and years of experience. I would be honored to serve you, the members, for another term. Thank you, for your continued support and interest in Your Co-Op. Virginia “Ginny” A. Buczek United Power Director, West District

COVID-19: 5 Things Your Farm Should Do Now

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Jennifer Shike March 11, 2020 10:29 AM As novel coronavirus (COVID-19) makes its way into the U.S., are you prepared for some of the more likely scenarios that could impact your operation?

“Coronaviruses are not new and are responsible for approximately 20% of common colds already, however due to this being a novel coronavirus, the population is very susceptible and transmission will therefore be widespread in the absence of a vaccine,” says Beau Peterson, general manager and director of research at Carthage Veterinary Service (CVS) in Carthage, Ill. “The biggest impact to us and our business will likely be measures put in place to slow or stop the spread of the virus in the U.S.” Being prepared during a time like this is critical. CVS says their veterinary clinic will stay open one way or another.

“Testing for COVID19 in the U.S. is just now starting to ramp up. When you consider the number of cases of community transmission already identified, we feel it is highly likely that the virus is much more widespread than what is currently being reported,” Peterson says.

As the testing and identification accelerates, the control measures will follow suit. Here are five things to consider now as you put your plan together.

1. Ensure people can work.

“One of the most impactful and likely scenarios we see playing out is a closure of schools and daycares in the communities where our business and our clients business operate,” he says. “This would put an incredible strain on families with children who would have to find alternative care options.”

CVS is preparing for multiple scenarios to help their employees continue to work despite potential school and daycare closures.

• Work from home: Find solutions to allow office employees to work remotely if needed. Make sure adequate laptops are available, remote connections are accessible for home computers and systems that aren’t normally used remotely are configured for it.

• Creative childcare options: Help employees secure safe alternative care for their children if they have no other options. For example, CVS has some buildings that could be used to allow the parents who can’t work from home to work here and watch their children.

“We are a community and we will take a community-based approach to this to help each other if the need arises,” Peterson adds.

2. Prepare for supply chain disruptions.

Although disruptions haven’t occurred yet, many producers rely on China for some of the raw ingredients and finished goods used on farms.

“Shipping disruptions have occurred in China already so there is a potential hole coming, and if port activity is impacted in the U.S., specifically the West Coast where a lot of COVID19 has been identified already, those disruptions could become significant,” Peterson says.

CVS recommends adequately preparing to withstand a two- to three-month supply disruption. Take a look at your usage of critical items and ensure adequate inventory on farm.

Peterson says CVS is stocking up on diagnostic supplies at their internal diagnostic lab.

“We see the potential for diagnostic supplies to come into short supply in the coming months as demand ramps up for human testing. We are talking with other public diagnostic labs as well to ensure lines of communication are open in case we need to work together in the event of disruptions,” he says.

3. Monitor upcoming travel.

Carefully consider upcoming meetings that employees are scheduled to attend and make decisions about participation as necessary. In the past week, many international and domestic meetings have been canceled, postponed or moved to a web-based venue.

4. Plan for interruptions to daily workflow.

Discuss and develop contingency plans for additional needs that would interrupt your daily workflow. This could include delivery of boar semen, shipment of diagnostic samples, product movement from warehouse locations, etc.

In a letter to U.S. government officials on Tuesday, the National Pork Producers Council (NPPC) asked the administration to develop support plans for hog farmers if laborrelated bottlenecks in the supply chain prevent hogs from being marketed.

“The specter of market-ready hogs with nowhere to go is a nightmare for every pork producer in the nation. It would result in severe economic fallout in rural communities and a major animal welfare challenge,” said NPPC President Howard “A.V.” Roth, a hog farmer from Wauzeka, Wis. 5. Protect yourself.

Use common sense and remain calm. Do what you can to protect yourself and stay healthy –the same things you do every year during flu season, Peterson advises.

Remind your employees to: • Wash their hands frequently.

• Disinfect surfaces frequently.

• Stay home if sick and to be fever-free for 24 hours before returning to work.

“The most important thing we can all do is stay informed and have a plan,” Peterson adds. “The producers we serve can’t take time off from caring for their animals, and we are committed to having plans in place that allow us to continue to support them.”

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David Herbstman - Candidate for Trustee in Wiggins

Hello! My name is David Herbstman, and I am a candidate for trustee in the town of Wiggins. I have called Wiggins my home for the past seven years and have grown to love our small, tight knit community. I am excited to raise my family in Wiggins for years to come. I have a beautiful wife and 16 month old daughter that are my world.

As Wiggins grows and prepares for the future, we need leadership that provides stability and bridges the divide that currently exists. Here are the three main points I am running on: 1.

We need to build a tax base. Our current sales tax revenue is incredibly low. In order to improve our infrastructure, such as paving, curb and gutter in all of Wiggins, we need to increase money coming in. New business development will solve that. However, businesses that require more than a few employees won’t set foot in Wiggins unless we continue to build residential opportunities too. They go hand in hand. This means we must keep growing. However, we can do that responsibly and lessen the impact on infrastructure while we plan those improvements.

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Water and sewer are of utmost importance. We currently have projects in place for this, however a lot of residents in the community are concerned of the total cost and the impact on their monthly bill. My stance is this: let the people who have ideas speak. When talking tens of millions of dollars, rushing is a bad idea. We should always have an eye on costs. If there truly is a way to find a necessary, appropriate and least possible cost option for the town that isn’t what is proposed currently, we need to know. That being said, just because the platform is open doesn’t mean the current project in place (USDA grant and loan funded) won’t still be the best option in the end. Let’s get those answers first, and then decide.

3. We need to re-establish common sense and compromise on the board. The political environment in Wiggins has been hostile for some time now. It’s time for unity and common ground. We don’t have to agree on everything, but it’s a bad image for Wiggins when we look the way we do on YouTube during the board meetings, or on social media. Wiggins will succeed because of the works of all the people, not the strife that rips apart our small town values.

I am excited for Wiggins as we move forward. I am asking for your vote on April 7th to Help Wiggins Prosper!

Sincerely, David Herbstman

Candidate Forums United Power will host the following Meet the Candidate Forums where members can learn more about each of our director candidates.

Thursday, March 19 | 6:30 p.m.

Carbon Valley Service Center Friday, March 20 | 7:30 a.m.

Coal Creek Community Center Monday, March 23 | 6:30 p.m.

Riverdale Regional Park Rendezvous Room, Waymire Tuesday, March 24 | 7:30 a.m.

Fort Lupton Recreation Center Multi-Purpose Room 3

Visit www.unitedpower.com for more information.

Dates and locations may be subject to change.

March 18, 2020

Chris Sandoval Thanks Wiggins Community for Opportunity to Serve

I want to thank the citizens of Wiggins for electing me to serve them over the past six years. It’s been a real privilege. Over the years I have noticed a lot of things that the town has been needing for a long time and have worked along side some very smart people to help the town grow and thrive. It hasn’t always been easy when there are people who don’t share the same view.

It’s been a real pleasure working with Mayor Mac Leon. His strong leadership skill and compassion for the whole town are a real asset to the community. His experience and knowledge help him to see what Wiggins needs to thrive.

As I leave the council I would like to share that the town still needs growth. Without growth you would not be able to get the money needed to finish the infrastructure the town needs to thrive. It takes time to build the assets, and to stop the process now, would knock the town backwards. You can’t expect a flower to flourish in the same small pot; it will die if it isn’t fed and watered. So to stop the current projects that are going on now will, in the long run, cost the town more money than you think.

I would just like to end with the fact that I enjoyed the years I worked with the Fourth of July committee, Christmas committee, zoning committee, and economic development organization. I hope the new trustees will take as much pleasure as I did in serving in these situations.

I hope to see everyone in Wiggins come and vote in the upcoming April 7 election and encourage you to vote to help the town grown and prosper.

And again, Thank you.

Chris Sandoval, Wiggins Town Trustee

Greeley Officials Announce Public Closures in Response to COVID-19

City of Greeley officials decided to close non-emergency city facilities in response to the spread of COVID-19 and two presumptive positives cases in Weld County.

State officials are encouraging the cancellation of public gatherings in Colorado with more than 250 people. City officials strongly encourage any gatherings of fewer than 250 people to practice social distancing and CDC-recommended precautions.

At this time, Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment has identified two individuals who tested presumptive positive for COVID-19 via the testing process overseen by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). These individuals are considered “presumptive positive” until the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirm the cases.

This means effective immediately, the city is closing public access to all non-emergency facilities at the close of business today, March 13. The closures will remain in effect through March 30 at which time the situation will be re-evaluated. All essential city operations and staff — including, police, fire department, water, sewer, and key infrastructure will continue functioning. Emergency services will continue.

Municipal Court is closed along with all other non-public safety facilities. Individuals scheduled to appear during this closure should call 970-350-9230 as soon as city facilities re-open to reschedule their appearance.

Greeley Public Facilities Closures Include: City Hall, 1000 10th Street City Center North, 1100 10th St. City Center South, 1001 11th Ave. Municipal Court, 1001 11th Ave. Greeley Recreation Center, 651 10th Ave. Family FunPlex, 1501 65th Ave. Greeley Ice Haus, 900 8th Ave. Rodarte Community Center, 920 A St. Greeley Active Adult Center, 1501 65th Ave. Public Works Administrative Building, 1001 9th Ave. Island Grove Regional Park, 501 N 14th Ave. Union Colony Civic Center, 701 10th Ave. To protect the health, safety, and welfare of community members and staff alike, officials decided to reduce social and public contact by closing city facilities.

For information about Greeley City Council meetings, and other public city meetings, go to www.greeleygov.com.

Greeley-Evans Transit (GET) Due to the essential nature of public transportation, Greeley-Evans Transit officials intend to operate all regular services for the time being. However, officials ask riders to please practice CDC-recommended hygiene and germ-spread prevention techniques and social distancing.

The city urges everyone to take the following CDPHE-recommended precautions to protect yourself and those around you: There are effective ways to reduce the risk to yourself and the people you care about.

Frequently and thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash, or use your inner elbow or sleeve.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

Stay home if you’re sick, and keep your children home if they are sick.

Clean surfaces in your home, and personal items such as cell phones, using regular household products. ​People who are not sick do not need face masks to protect themselves from respiratory viruses, including COVID-19. Ill people should wear a mask to protect family members or in any scenario where needed to prevent the spread of germs.

For information about what to do if you suspect you have symptoms, go to the CDPHE website.

For more additional resources, visit the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment website, the CDPHE website, or the CDC website.

March 18, 2020

Baseline

By Linda Meyer Ah, Spring… when our thoughts turn to Baseball.

Well, at least I am thinking about baseball! I love baseball, and the months of winter can be awfully long. This winter I bought a sweatshirt that says “Suffering from Baseball Withdrawal.” Finally, somebody who understands me!

My brother is four years older than I am. I’m not sure how he discovered baseball, as neither of our parents or our grandparents cared about sports. Brother passed his love for the sport on to me. We grew up about 100 miles west of Chicago, so the Cubs are our favorite team. I have also been known to say I blame Brother for being a Cubs fan. Husband also grew up as a Cubs fan, watching games at his grandparents’ house in the Chicago area.

Growing up, Brother taught me how to play baseball. I developed a decent fastball, as long as I was only about twenty feet from home plate. I can’t field, not much of a hitter, but I know how to pitch. Whenever we would have a family dinner with our Dad’s side of the family, and the weather was decent, Brother would organize a baseball game. Our cousins and one of our aunts would give it a try, but the games usually didn’t last too long due to lack of interest. And talent.

For many years, our front yard had a permanent dead spot that was designated home plate. The pitcher’s mound was another flat patch of bare soil. We had gloves, a couple of bats and balls, and that was it. We did not need a lot of fancy equipment.

When two Cubs fans get married and have children, they usually raise at least one Cubs fan. Both of our children played baseball and softball. Daughter played recreational softball for twelve years, and played two years in high school. Son played baseball in recreation leagues for at least six years, and one year in high school. (With the second child, you don’t always keep track of everything like you do with your first child.)

I spent a lot of Saturday and Sunday afternoons pitching to our kids, so they could practice hitting and fielding. When our backyard got too small, we were fortunate to live close to a middle school that had plenty of room to practice.

We moved to Colorado the same year Coors Field opened. We love the Rockies, and Coors Field is a great baseball stadium. We used to go to at least five to eight games every year. As ticket prices and parking costs keep going up and up, now we only go to two or three games a year. If the Rockies owners and management could figure out how to make a decent team and not trade away great players year after year, we would probably go to more games. But until management figures it out, we will not be spending much money at Coors Field.

Son’s hobby is autograph collecting. For the last four or five years, he goes to all of the Rockies weekend home games. He has gotten to know many other collectors, and they know where the players go into and come out of Coors Field. They are not getting autographs to sell them and make money. They are collecting for bragging rights!

I enjoy hearing Son’s stories of who he “graphed” over the weekend, especially if it was a retired player who is now a broadcaster. One of his friends picks him up at 7:00 am Sunday morning in order to get to Coors Field before the players start coming in around 8:00 am for the 1:10 pm game. If the Saturday game is in the evening, Son doesn’t go to Coors Field until around 1:00 pm. When the game gets to around the seventh inning, Son heads to where the players leave Coors Field. The collectors usually hang around for at least an hour after the game to see which players are willing to stop and sign for them. They usually get more autographs from the winning team. That is not exactly a surprise, but thought I would mention it.

I enjoy the simplicity of baseball. You don’t need a lot of equipment, the rules are basic.

Yes, there can be a lot of strategy in the game, but it is not necessary. I know some people are bored by baseball, but there are sports that I think are boring. But when you are ten years old, it is a great way to be outside and get exercise – at least until the mosquitos start coming out at night.

I do not pray for sports teams, but I will pray for safety for the players. I figure God has bigger things to deal with than sports. But I will always be grateful the Cubs won the World Series in 2016!!

One more thing this month: Remember to vote! We are fortunate enough to live in a country that allows us to vote for political offices and for laws. We have primaries coming up, and a general election this fall. Our children were brought up to understand how important voting is. We taught them to learn about candidates and the issues so they could be informed voters. When they turned 18, they registered to vote. Please do the same yourself and with your family: learn about the issues and candidates, and let your voice be heard by voting!

That’s it for this month. Thanks for reading. And, if you have children or grandchildren, or you know the kids next door, put together a baseball game in your backyard or a park.

Or play basketball, or football, or soccer. Spend some time passing on your knowledge of the sport, and help them learn how important it is to play their best – win or lose. It will serve them well in life.

Linda ____ Linda Meyer is the Pastor of Community United Methodist Church in Keenesburg.

Connect with Linda: Pastorcumc18@gmail.com , Twitter @RevLindaMeyer Mental Health Resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Crisis Text Line: Text CONNECT to 741741 Farm Aid Farmer Hotline: 1-800-FARM-AID (1-800-327-6243) Colorado Crisis Hotline: 1-844-493-TALK (1-844-493-8255)

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Keene Craft Mercantile Holds Open House to Introduce New Vendors

Juanita Tweedy hosted an open house at the new Keene Craft Mercantile store in Keenesburg. There are several new vendors and the shop is now full. Stop by and see some of the great new items that available.

Town of Hudson, CO Announces Actions in Response to Coronavirus

In response to guidance from the CDC, Weld County and the Governor’s Office, the Town of Hudson is taking the following steps to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus: • Town Council Meeting, March 18th. Currently scheduled.

• Hudson Business Owners “Listening Meeting”, March 30th. Postponed • Town Easter Egg Hunt, April 4th. Postponed • Town 2nd Annual Founders Day, April 4th. Postponed The Town also respectfully requests anyone showing any symptoms of the virus, regardless of how minor, to please refrain from entering town hall. Payment portals for most items (speeding tickets, water bills, etc), as well as general information, can be found at www.hudsoncolorado.org or by calling 303-536-9311.

This is a fluid situation. For updates from the Town, please register at https://hudsoncolorado.org/list.aspx?ListID=235.

BINGO Third Saturday of the Month 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm There is also “pickle/pull tabs” available everyday!

Please come join us for some fun and socializing!

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Maria Bartiromo on How Long it will Take Markets to Bottom Out Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

By Talia Kaplan | Fox News Fox Business anchor Maria Bartiromo said on “America’s Newsroom” on Monday that “we may very well see a recession” because of the coronavirus outbreak.

“The Chinese economy has come to a halt, that’s going to impact everybody,” she added.

In an effort to contain the coronavirus that emerged in central China in December, authorities implemented controls that idled factories and closed restaurants as well as other businesses and left city streets empty for weeks.

As a result, based on government data, it was revealed on Monday that China’s consumer spending and factory activity fell more than expected in January and February as it fought the virus outbreak, prompting some forecasters to warn this year’s economic growth might slump to its lowest level since the 1970s.

Bartiromo noted that the Dow Jones Industrial Average on Monday experienced “a decline right out of the gate of 2,200 points.”

“We are looking now at a decline of close to 30 percent from the highs reached back in February, a serious reaction to what most people are expecting to be an impending recession.”

Bartiromo had referenced the fact that U.S. equity markets plunged Monday after the Federal Reserve took emergency action to combat the economic harm caused by the new coronavirus outbreak. Trading was halted for 15 minutes shortly after the opening bell due to the S&P 500’s decline of more than 7 percent.

The sharp selloff comes after the Fed, at an emergency meeting on Sunday evening, cut its benchmark interest rate by 100 basis points to near zero and announced a $700 billion asset purchase program. The Fed’s action was part of a coordinated effort by central banks around the world.

“It doesn’t matter if it’s the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates or all of this assistance going to specific industries,” Bartiromo said on Monday, referencing Monday’s market activity. “People are not going to go out in a normal way, the way we were going out, spending money and traveling until we have a better understanding of coronavirus and how severe this virus is. What it means in terms of mortality, what is means in terms of treatment.”

“Until we hear concrete information coming from the pharmaceutical industry in terms of how we are going to get through this medical emergency, you’re not necessarily going to see people coming out in a normal way and creating that economic activity that we need so much,» she continued.

She then acknowledged that one would think a Fed rate cut would be “good” because “it is going to encourage refinancings and people to take out loans.”

“But who cares about loans when you are quarantined in your house and you can›t go out?” she continued.

Bartiromo added that “People are thinking, a cut in the interest rate is not going to cure coronavirus.”

“Lower interest rates is not going to get me to get on a plane and go travel somewhere, not going to get me to go out to the stores and start spending money,” she continued. “This economy needs economic activity to see any growth.”

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Aims Community College, Fort Lupton Campus Hosted the Aims Board of Trustees Meeting on Wednesday, March 11th

Julie Luekenga, Executive Campus Director of the Fort Lupton Aims Campus, hosted the Aims Board of Trustees meeting this past week. Board of Trustees attending were Lyle Acchziger, Chairman, Mark Hout, Ray Peterson, and Hiedi Windell. Aims Fort Lupton Campus was honored recently by the Fort Lupton Chamber of Commerce as the Business of the Year recognizing the fine work they do in supporting then great Fort Lupton area.

COVID-19 Virus Affecting 4-H

By Madison Richmann The Coronavirus, or COVID-19, has affected many things around the world, 4-H being one of them. Weld County 4-H has decided to postpone, cancel, or suspend all events, meetings, and activities until May 15, 2020 in order to keep leaders, parents, and members safe and healthy. Weld County 4-H is working on putting together plans on other ways to offer 4-H meetings and activities through the internet. They are also working on a way to continue with requirements such as Meat Quality Assurance, and tag in days. For a full list of events and activities that are cancelled or postponed, visit www.weld4h.org.

Colo. Department of Agriculture Announces Selection of Wondirad Gebru as Director of Plant Industry Division

Broomfield, Colo. - The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is pleased to announce the selection of Wondirad Gebru as Director of the department’s Plant Industry Division. As Director, Gebru will serve as a member of the Department’s senior management team and provide leadership and support for the overall operations of the Department. He will guide the development of program performance measures and goals and enforce laws and regulations to protect the agricultural industry and consumers, facilitate trade and monitor exotic pests.

After joining CDA in January 2019 as the Plant Industry Division’s Assistant Director, Gebru most recently served for nearly a year as interim Plants Division Director, during which time he supervised the rapid expansion of CDA’s Industrial Hemp and Organic Certification Programs and a management team restructuring that now includes two sections and a Field Services Team.

“Under Wondirad Gebru’s leadership, our Plant Industry Division continues to successfully navigate a time of unprecedented transition and growth,” said Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture Kate Greenberg. “His deep industry expertise and commitment to his work are immensely beneficial to our department, our industry, and the people of Colorado.”

“I realize the significance of the plant industry to the state and the challenges our farmers face. Colorado has one of the most diverse agro-ecologies, which in turn creates opportunities to grow the diversity of our industry,” said Gebru. “With a talented and highly motivated CDA team, I have full confidence in our ability to achieve our mission of supporting Colorado’s plant industry and building public confidence in our services.”

Before joining CDA, Gebru was a consultant to the Food and Agriculture Organization within the United Nations and served as the Director of Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development in Ethiopia. Prior to that, he led the national agricultural extension program. Gebru started his professional career as a researcher in nematology at the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research.

Gebru holds a Master of Science degree in Applied Genetics from Addis Ababa University (AAU), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, a Master of Science degree in Nematology from the University of Gent, Belgium, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and Chemistry from AAU. About the Plant Industry Division The Plant Industry Division of the Colorado Department of Agriculture provides oversight and coordination of the Department’s efforts to implement the requirements of the Nursery Act, Seed Act, Seed Potato Act, Pest Control Act, Industrial Hemp Act, Organic Act, Pesticide Applicators’ Act, Pesticide Act and their associated rules, which include registration, licensing, inspection, investigation and enforcement. In addition, the division provides inspection services for the Chemigation Act and the Agricultural Chemicals and Groundwater Protection Act, and develops and enforces quarantines to prevent or minimize the threat of exotic pests to the agricultural and horticultural industries of the state.

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Nicolais: Colorado and the Nation Face the Coronavirus Paradox As COVID-19 spreads, it is important to remember not to panic and take the precautions that will ‘flatten the curve’

by Mario Nicolais@MarioNicolaiEsq Special to The Colorado Sun The COVID-19 coronavirus strain should rightfully terrify Colorado, and the globe at large, yet we cannot be panicked by it. That is the fundamental paradox faced by our state, country and global community right now.

While panic-hoarding toilet paper may be humorous, it is much less funny when it denies hospitals and clinics necessary health care equipment such as masks and gowns.

Right now level-headed leadership, such as that demonstrated by Gov. Jared Polis, may be our greatest asset to combat that dilemma.

Not only have Polis and other leaders in Colorado taken critical steps to address the pandemic, but their calm demeanor in doing so helps protect us from the indirect and significant consequences a full-blown panic could cause.

An important starting point centers on the primary driver for drastic public health measures.

This measures include social distancing, closing schools and businesses, telling people to stay at home and Mario Nicolais other mitigation strategies. Specifically, all these actions aim to slow the rate of infection.

Not stop it. Slow it.

This is one reason I am not a big fan of the term “containment” as used for the coronavirus. To much of the public, containment implies that it can be sealed off and halted entirely. That is an utter fiction.

To the contrary, some health care professionals have begun to warn that most people across the country will eventually be exposed to the coronavirus.

But eventual exposure over time isn’t the worst-case outcome.

The nightmare scenario would be a geometric growth rate of coronavirus infection so steep that it outstripped our healthcare industry’s ability to care for the population.

That is precisely what happened in China and Italy.

It is also why population health experts have begun emphasizing measures to “flatten the curve.” By taking immediate and drastic measures to limit the infection growth rate, the number of infections can be spread out over time.

Rather than dealing with an overwhelming influx of patients at one time, treatment and resources can be delivered in a more even manner. That means patients rotating out will make beds available for those coming in later; people coming off ventilators will free them up for those who follow.

Not only will flattening the curve help ensure adequate resources are available for people when they become ill, but it would likely reduce the overall number of people who become infected or sick.

For governments and health care providers, that means they must increase access to testing, expand surge capacity in hospitals and clinics, coordinate tracking efforts, and, yes, even institute travel restrictions such as the one inartfully imposed by President Trump.

Politically unpopular or not, these measures have largely proved effective in flattening the curve in places like Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea.

For individuals, that means avoiding crowds, limiting contact with at-risk populations (adults aged 65+ or with suppressed immune systems), washing hands thoroughly and staying home, particularly if you feel sick.

The majority of people who do get infected will only notice mild flu-like symptoms: fever, body aches and a cough. But it’s critical to remember that just because one person doesn’t feel too ill – looking at you, Rudy Gobert – doesn’t mean they aren’t a potentially life-threatening hazard to someone else.

The good news, and the reason not to panic, is that many public officials and health care professionals have already begun taking steps to help Colorado deal with the coronavirus.

We are well underway to ramping up testing and many public institutions have already closed with more to surely follow.

Now it will be up to us as individuals to care for ourselves and our communities. If we can keep calm, avoid panic and act responsibly, there is no reason we cannot see ourselves through the worst of this pandemic.

The coronavirus is scary and it is terrifying, but it isn’t stronger than our shared Colorado character.

Mario Nicolais is an attorney and columnist who writes on law enforcement, the legal system, healthcare, and public policy. Follow him on Twitter: @MarioNicolaiEsq

Center For Disease Control (CDC) Situation Summary

This is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation and CDC will provide updated information as it becomes available, in addition to updated guidance.

UPDATED MARCH 14, 2020 Background CDC is responding to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that was first detected in China and which has now been detected in more than 100 locations internationally, including in the United States. The virus has been named “SARS-CoV-2” and the disease it causes has been named “coronavirus disease 2019” (abbreviated “COVID-19”).

On January 30, 2020, the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak a “public health emergency of international concernexternal icon” (PHEIC). On January 31, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex M. Azar II declared a public health emergency (PHE) for the United States to aid the nation’s healthcare community in responding to COVID-19. On March 11, WHO publiclyexternal icon characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic. On March 13, the President of the United States declared the COVID-19 outbreak a national emergencyexternal icon.

Source and Spread of the Virus Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are common in people and many different species of animals, including camels, cattle, cats, and bats. Rarely, animal coronaviruses can infect people and then spread between people such as with MERS-CoV, SARSCoV, and now with this new virus (named SARS-CoV-2).

The SARS-CoV-2 virus is a betacoronavirus, like MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV. All three of these viruses have their origins in bats. The sequences from U.S. patients are similar to the one that China initially posted, suggesting a likely single, recent emergence of this virus from an animal reservoir.

Early on, many of the patients at the epicenter of the outbreak in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China had some link to a large seafood and live animal market, suggesting animalto-person spread. Later, a growing number of patients reportedly did not have exposure to animal markets, indicating person-to-person spread. Person-to-person spread was subsequently reported outside Hubei and in countries outside China, including in the United States. Some international destinations now have ongoing community spread with the virus that causes COVID-19, as do some parts of the United States. Community spread means some people have been infected and it is not known how or where they became exposed. Learn what is known about the spread of this newly emerged coronaviruses.

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CFVGA Wraps Up Successful Sixth Annual Conference

By GLAD Club

Weldon Valley News

Spring Rain Drops “cat-foot” on the shingles And patter on the pane.

Sheets hammer on the tin roof Floods gurgle down the drain.

Trees swish in glistening garments; Puddles drip a damp refrain.

If you have an ear for music, You can hear it in spring rain.

O. J. Robertson We got the first spring rain, it is welcome drink to the thirsty yards, the flowers are beginning to peak our from their winter sleep. Welcome springtime!

Smile a little: Sawmill-Ken: “I slept like a log”. Melba: “Yes, I heard the sawmill.”

Community news: Daylight Saving time, hope everyone remember to ‘spring up’ on Saturday and no one was late on Sunday. The sunlight in the evening is a great treat.

The precinct 2 caucus was held at the Weldon Valley School on Saturday. Levi Arndt and Vivianne Lorenzini led the meeting. Delegates were selected to attend the Morgan County Assembly on March 21.

Chris Covelli, who was in an accident in October is making progress. He has been move to Northern Colorado Rehab Hospital, 4401 Union Street, Johnstown, 80534. He enjoys receiving cards.

The GLAD Club will be sell homemade cinnamon rolls at the Craft Fair on March 28. A pan of four roll for $10.00. To preorder call Jo at 970-768-4909.

Church Chat: The St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church will celebrate Mass on Sunday morning at 7:00 a.m. Pastor Reverend Erik Vigil Reyes and Parochial Vicar Reverend Francis Saleth, HGN will share the services. Confession will be celebrated before mass.

This past Sunday the congregation enjoy breakfast served by the Knights of Columbus.

Weldon Valley Presbyterian Church in Goodrich has Christian education and worship at 10 a.m.

Food items are being collected the food bank at Rising Up and also providing a meal for the Warming Months.

Contact information for Pastor Shannon is 720-271-6733 or pastordeniseshannon@ gmail.com.

The congregation enjoyed a brunch following the service, it was great time for fellowship.

The Women’s Bible study will meeton on Thursday.

School Scoop: The FFA thanks all who supported the Hire hand Auction on Thursday.

Spring Break, March 16.

4-H News: Members are starting their projects for this 4-H year. Best wishes to all.

What’s Cookin’: Nutty gifts or Party Favor-Walnuts shells, glue, ribbon tiny trinkets (rings, gumball, mini plastic animal, wrapped candy), dimes, scraps of Felt, colored paper. Very carefully open walnut shells; take out the walnut meals.

FOR GIFT: Put as many dimes in walnut as the age of the birthday boy or girls. Glue the walnut shell back together; wrap in paper and tie with ribbon.

FOR PARTY FAVOR: Put a tiny toy or trinket in a walnut half, glue together with other half and tie with ribbons. You can also use felt, paper, felt tip pens, and glue to make funny faces on walnut shells. You can also make Christmas ornament to hang on the Christmas tree. Have fun!

Weldon Valley History: The Weldon Valley 4-H Club has been aiding youth since the late 1890’s. In the 1990 Mark Arndt led the club. For four year Debbie and Vivianne Loenzine shared leadership and then Lorenzini took the reins until 2002 when Carol Heupel stepped forward to guide the club. Kathy Wood currently serve as leader. During the years many parents and community members have served as organizational volunteers.

Sharing their skills with the yourth of the community.

In the 40’s the Lorenzini Trucking and Parchini Trucking would hauled all the club members livestock projects to and from the County Fair.

There were no sells of animals at that time at the fair. In the years when Grayson Cook was leader the boys would go to the fair for four days and stay with their animals, sleeping in the stalls.

The club had member participate in the 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. catch-it program on the county and state levels. Many members participated in the National Western Stock Show program.

This program was only for boys and in 1995 Rosemary Gronsten and Leianne Chapin thought girls should have the same opportunity. After a letter writing campaign girls were eligible for the program. Both girls caught a calves at the NWSS. Several members of the club won calves in the program.

The club had five members receive Champion with their calf: Larry Lorenzini, Dave $1.35 per gallon Arndt, Randy Covelli. Rick Lorenzini and will call or route Vivianne Chapin.

The Weldon Valley 4-H club is a strong youth organization in the community. It is still going strong with projects and service.

Calendar of Events: Tuesday, March 10, Parent/Teacher conference. Freshman Class dinner. Thursday, March 12, preschool, Dr. Suess Birthday Celebration.

Monday march 26-Thursday, March 16, Spring Break. Saturday, march 28, PTO Craft Fair.

Thought for the Day: “Combine common sense and the Golden Rule, and you will have very little bad luck.”

More than 300 growers, allied industry companies, produce buyers and other produce enthusiasts gathered Feb. 25-26 in Denver for the Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (CFVGA) 6th Annual Conference.

Newly elected to the CFVGA Board of Directors were David Harold, Tuxedo Corn Company, Olathe, and Dave Maynard, FreshPack (soon to operate under the name What Chefs Want), Denver. Re-elected to the board were Bruce Talbott, Talbott’s Mountain Gold, Palisade, and Grant Mattive, Worley Family Farms, Monte Vista. Each was elected to a three-year term. In addition, Colorado State University Boulder County Extension agent and CFVGA founding Board member was honored as the CFVGA Roberts Sakata 2019 Member of the Year.

“The Grower-Buyer Networking Session that is always a popular feature of our conference brought in 32 buyer organizations to meet growers attending the conference,” said Card, chair of the conference committee. “It was a vibrant and active hour and a half structured like a speeddating session to give as many growers and buyers as possible the opportunity to meet and see if they might pursue a business relationship.”

Lively grower-buyer networking sesThe opening plenary session was on produce sion brought 23 buying organizations marketing trends featuring the latest research to talk with potential suppliers. findings, presented by John Cravens, Yercic Label. The closing session featured a panel on the pros and cons of produce growers raising hemp. In between was a full schedule of workshops, including sessions on agricultural labor, organic rule changes, produce pricing strategies, new market opportunities, biological pest control, produce safety and more. There also was an entire workshop track devoted to issues specific to small and beginning farmers.

“We were pleased to see a robust representation of growers of all scales and types of production at conference,” said Marilyn Bay Drake, CFVGA executive director. “The enthusiasm was high, with many new growers in attendance. The influx of new members is largely due to growers taking advantage of an initiative by the Board to waive the dues of first-time grower members and to offer a mentoring program.”

Another vital part of the conference were 40 exhibitors who showcased their goods and services to the produce industry. According to Robert Sakata, CFVGA president: “As a grower, I find it very interesting and beneficial to my operation to be able to see everything offered and to be able to visit with vendors about the goods and services they offer.”

The CFVGA is comprised of roughly 250 members, including produce operations of all sizes and types of production throughout the state, as well as representaCFVGA President Robert Sakata tives of allied industries. The Colorado fruit and vegetable growing sector contributes nearly $485 million kept conference fun with his Russian kale costume. to Colorado at the farm gate and is multiplied as it goes through the distribution chain. Over 90,000 Colorado acres are in fruit and vegetable production.

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AAA Analysis: What will happen with gas prices?

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Crude oil prices hit 4-year low amid OPECdisagreement and coronavirus concerns.

DENVER (March 9, 2020) – As crude oil prices tumble to a four-year low amid concerns of a price war among producers and softening global demand, you’re probably wondering: What’s going to happen to gas prices? While the long answer is increasingly complex and fluid, the short answer is simple: Colorado motorists will pay less at the pump - and perhaps significantly so.

“Historically, this is the time of the year when we see pump prices rise as demand increases and stocks decline. Not this time,” said Skyler McKinley, director of public affairs for AAA Colorado.

“In fact, just the opposite: The prospects of a massive oversupply coupled with a deep contraction in the Chinese and travel markets should continue to drive pump prices down as we head into spring.”

Demand Contraction Gasoline is refined from crude oil, which trades as a commodity.

The trading price of crude oil has declined consistently week-over-week since mid-February - in large part due to the significant contraction of Chinese oil consumption as factories shut down and the country grappled with the Novel Coronavirus. Even as China emerges from the height of the outbreak there, global crude oil demand is expected to fall further as the rest of the world faces economic slowdowns and reduced travel. Barring a significant reduction in crude oil production, falling demand pushes down the commodity’s price - which consumers eventually see as savings at the pump.

Supply Shock Set against this backdrop, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) met last week with nonmember partners, such as Russia, to discuss reducing production to prop up prices. Led by Saudi Arabia, the world’s No. 2 oil producer, OPEC proposed reducing production by an additional 1.5 million barrels per day, or 1.5 percent. Of that, nonmembers including Russia – the world’s No. 3 oil producer - were expected to shoulder 500,000 barrels of the cuts per day.

Russia rejected the proposed production cuts, and additionally signaled that it did not intend to renew a previous set of cuts that are due to expire at the end of the month. In response, Saudi Arabia announced that it plans to cut prices for its Asian customers while at the same time significantly increasing production. Discounting its prices while flooding the oil market could give Saudi Arabia additional leverage over Russia in production negotiations and expand Saudi Arabian market share as demand dwindles globally.

What happens next?

The economics are fairly simple: Supply is going to increase significantly (because of Saudi Arabia) even as demand declines (because of the Novel Coronavirus and related economic concerns). High supply and low demand will drive prices downward.

In the short term, then, Colorado drivers can expect gas prices to continue to fall as we enter spring - although the savings might not appear immediately. It can take up to six weeks for lower-priced crude oil to work its way through the refining process and into the tanks at the gas station. Still, for at least the next month, motorists should see regular, week-over-week declines in the per-gallon price of gasoline - and consistent pricing under $2 per gallon is likely.

In the longer term, however, a lot can happen. Russia may return to the OPEC negotiating table with a willingness to cut production, or Saudi Arabia may back away from its flood-the-market production strategy as revenue decreases. Similarly, Chinese industries may ramp up as the coronavirus outbreak there continues to be contained. Elsewhere around the world, a faster-than-expected recovery from Novel Coronavirus could serve as a shot in the arm to the travel industry. Falling prices could also lead to a reduction in production by the world’s largest producer of oil: the United States. Any of these factors could jolt prices upward at about the same time that America would normally enter its summer driving season.

“This weekend’s news out of Saudi Arabia should remind everybody how quickly the outlook can change,” McKinley said. “For now, motorists should enjoy the savings at the pump with the understanding that what’s true today will almost certainly not be the case this time next week.”

Colorado Gas By the Numbers Greeley Boulder-Longmont • Current Average: $2.17 • Current Average: $2.25 • Yesterday Average: $2.18 • Yesterday Average: $2.25 • Week Ago Average: $2.23 • Week Ago Average: $2.29 • Month Ago Average: $2.45 • Month Ago Average: $2.46 • Year Ago Average: $2.24 • Year Ago Average: $2.24 Colorado Springs Fort Collins-Loveland • Current Average: $2.18 • Current Average: $2.32 • Yesterday Average: $2.19 • Yesterday Average: $2.34 • Week Ago Average: $2.26 • Week Ago Average: $2.40 • Month Ago Average: $2.43 • Month Ago Average: $2.52 • Year Ago Average: $2.22 • Year Ago Average: $2.25 Denver Vail • Current Average: $2.21 • Current Average: $2.74 • Yesterday Average: $2.22 • Yesterday Average: $2.76 • Week Ago Average: $2.28 • Week Ago Average: $2.81 • Month Ago Average: $2.42 • Month Ago Average: $2.88 • Year Ago Average: $2.20 • Year Ago Average: $2.66

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Alzheimer’s population hits new peak in Colorado: 76,000

Shortage of primary care physicians to care for the growing Alzheimer’s dementia population DENVER, March 10, 2020 – The number of Coloradans living with Alzheimer’s disease has reached an all-time high of 76,000, a 4.1% increase over last year, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2020 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report.

An additional 256,000 Coloradans voluntarily provided 292 million hours of unpaid care for their loved ones valued at $3.83 billion last year, based on an estimated economic value of $13.11 per hour.

The report projects that the number of Coloradans living with Alzheimer’s will reach 92,000 by 2025 – a 21.1% increase. Nationwide, 5.8 million people in the U.S. over the age of 65 are living with the disease. Because of inconsistencies in diagnosis, the total does not include those under age 65 with younger-onset Alzheimer’s. That number is believed to exceed several hundred thousand individuals.

A shortage of trained physicians The 2020 Alzheimer’s Association report also addresses the dramatic shortage of specialty physicians to care for the large and growing number of people in the U.S. with Alzheimer’s. The report found that the vast majority of older people diagnosed with dementia never see a dementia care specialist and typically are diagnosed and cared for by non-specialists. The report found: • 85% of people first diagnosed with dementia were diagnosed by a non-dementia specialist physician, usually a primary care physician.

• One year after diagnosis, less than a quarter of patients had seen a dementia specialist.

• After five years, the percentage of patients who had seen a dementia specialist had only increased to 36%. The total was particularly low for Hispanic and Asian patients.

In Colorado, the number of geriatricians in 2019 (89) would need to increase 225% to 289 by 2050 in order to have enough specialists to serve just 10% of Coloradans 65 and over who are projected to have Alzheimer’s disease. Unfortunately, the existing national shortfall of geriatricians is expected to worsen. Between the 2001-02 academic year and 2017-18, the number of geriatrics-related graduate medical education programs grew a modest 1.1%.

Focus on research “The continued increase in the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease, combined with the shortage of qualified medical professionals, points to the importance of aggressively pursuing research to find a cure for this disease,” said Amelia Schafer, executive director of the Colorado Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. “Locally, we have raised and invested $2 million in a dozen research projects over the past two years, and the national Alzheimer’s Association currently has $167 million invested in more than 500 research projects in 27 countries. We are the leading non-profit funder of Alzheimer’s research in the world.”

The Alzheimer’s Association also has been a driving force behind an increase in federal funding for Alzheimer’s research: an increase from $631 million in 2015 to $2.8 billion this fiscal year. Those funds are allocated through the National Institutes of Health.

Unprepared physicians In a separate survey (“On the Front Lines: Primary Care Physicians and Alzheimer’s

Care in America”) of more than 1,400 primary care physicians, the Association discovered: • Half (50%) say the medical profession is not prepared to meet the growing demand of people living with Alzheimer’s disease.

• 82% of PCPs say they are on the front lines of providing dementia care, but not all are confident in their care for patients with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. o Nearly 2 in 5 (39%) report they are “never” or only “sometimes comfortable” making a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or other dementias. o Nearly one-third (27%) report they are “never” or only “sometimes comfortable” answering patient questions about Alzheimer’s or other dementias. o 22% of all PCPs had no residency training in dementia diagnosis and care. Of the 78% who did undergo training, 65% reported that the amount was “very little.”

PCPs participating in the survey report that 4 in 10 of their current patients are age 65 and older and, on average, 13% of those patients have been diagnosed with dementia. The majority of PCPs (53%) say they are answering questions related to Alzheimer’s or other dementias every few days or more. More than 9 in 10 PCPs (92%) believe patients and caregivers expect them to know the latest thinking and best practices around dementia care.

“The perspectives of primary care physicians raise an important alarm regarding the current reality and future of dementia care in this country,” said Joanne Pike, Dr. P.H., chief program officer, Alzheimer’s Association. “The number of people living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias is increasing and primary care physicians, who are the front line of providing care, are telling us the medical profession is not prepared to meet the future demand. The Alzheimer’s Association is committed to working with physicians, health systems, policymakers and others to develop strategies and solutions that ensure timely, high-quality dementia care is available for all who need it.”

Key Alzheimer’s facts Key facts contained in the 2020 Alzheimer’s Association Facts & Figures report include: • 76,000 Coloradans over age 65 living with Alzheimer’s disease – 5.8 million in the U.S. • 256,000 Coloradans served as unpaid caregivers for loved ones living with Alzheimer’s in 2019, contributing 292 million hours of care valued at $3.83 billion. o Nationally, 16.3 million unpaid caregivers provided 18.6 billion hours of care valued at $244 billion.

• Colorado will need a 225% increase in geriatricians by 2050 in order to serve just 10% of state residents 65 and over expected to be living with Alzheimer’s. o Nationally, the U.S. will need a 195% increase in geriatricians by 2050.

Full text of the 2020 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report, including the accompanying special report, “On the Front Lines: Primary Care Physicians and Alzheimer’s Care in America,” can be viewed alz.org/facts (starting March 11).

About the Survey Versta Research conducted surveys on behalf of the Alzheimer’s Association about medical training and physician attitudes regarding diagnosis and care of patients with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Surveys were conducted during December 2019. Sample size was 1,000 primary care physicians, 200 recent primary care medical residents, and 202 recent medical school graduates. To qualify for the survey, physicians had to have been in practice for at least two years, and spend at least 50% of their time in direct patient care, with at least 10% of their patients being age 65 or older. For complete details regarding survey methodology, see page 66 of the report.

Alzheimer’s Association The Alzheimer’s Association Colorado Chapter is the premier source of information and support for the more than 76,000 Coloradans with Alzheimer’s disease, their families and caregivers. Through its statewide network of offices, the Alzheimer’s Association offers education, counseling, support groups and a 24-hour Helpline at no charge to families. In addition, contributions help fund advancements in research to prevent, treat and eventually conquer this disease. The Alzheimer’s Association advocates for those living with Alzheimer’s and their families on related legislative issues, and with health and longterm care providers. For information call the Alzheimer’s Association free 24/7 bilingual Helpline at 800-272-3900, or visit www.alz.org/co.

Weld County OEM Offers Free Weather Spotter Class

WELD COUNTY, CO — The weather can change suddenly in Weld County. When it does, having as much information as possible about what to expect can be crucial to protecting family and property.

To equip the public with the knowledge needed to better recognize severe weather events, the Weld County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is hosting a free Weather Spotter Training class at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, in the Weld County Administration Building, located at 1150 O St. in Greeley. The class is free, but a reservation is required.

To reserve a seat in the training, contact the Weld County Office of Emergency Management at (970) 304-6540, or email Gracie Marquez at gmarquez@weldgov. com. If translation services are needed, please specify when registering.

Participants will learn the signs of impending severe weather and how to report it.

They will also learn how to stay safe during a tornado, flood or lightning storm.

“This training not only benefits you in preparing yourself for severe weather incidents, it also helps others in the county,” said Roy Rudisill, Director of OEM. “By taking this class and learning what to look for, you can earn a weather spotter certification through the National Weather Service and help them deliver timely warnings to the public when severe weather occurs.”

For more information on emergency preparedness, visit www.weldoem.com.

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— Obituaries —

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EDWARD B. CORDES Edward B. Cordes, 68, died March 10, 2020. He was born in Greeley, Colorado, one of six children of Dorothy and Bernard Cordes. He attended Sacred Heart parochial school in Roggen, Colorado, and Weld County High School. He went on to receive his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Colorado State University and a master’s degree in accounting from the University of Nebraska.

In his professional life, Mr. Cordes practiced accounting with Ernst & Young in Omaha and in Denver before forming Denver-based Cordes & Company in 1983. Cordes & Company became a premier firm for business support services, such as oversight of assets and operational management, financial advisory services, valuation, and litigation support for distressed companies, with offices in Denver, Minneapolis, and Irvine, California.

Mr. Cordes proudly served on many public and charitable boards, including the Colorado State Fair Board, the Board of the Arapahoe County Water and Wastewater Authority, and the Denver Urban Ministries. Ed served as Chairman of the Board of the Guaranty Bank Corporation until its recent sale, and as President of the Board of the Colorado FFA Foundation. In 2019, he established the Edward B. Cordes Scholarship Fund, which will fund over 30 full-ride scholarships for FFA students to attend a Colorado college or vocational school.

Ed leaves behind his wife, Polly Jessen; his children from his former marriage, Katherine Cordes (34) of Denver, and Matthew Cordes (32) and Matt’s husband, Daniel Freeman, of Zurich, Switzerland; and Ed’s step-children, Margot Jessen-Hegelbach (18) and Jacqueline Jessen-Hegelbach (17) of Boulder, Colorado. He is also survived by his sister Mary Hopp, and her husband, James Hopp, of El Dorado Hills, California; his sister, Ruth Konda, and her husband, Richard Konda, of Loveland, Colorado; his sister, Helen Cordes, and her husband, Eric Selbin, of Georgetown, Texas; his sister-in-law, Susan Cordes of Roggen, Colorado; and his brother, Martin Cordes of North Platte, Nebraska.

He also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews and their children and his former wife Rebecca (Hahn) Cordes. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, John Cordes of Roggen, Colorado.

Funeral services will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Roggen, Colorado.

Services are tentatively scheduled for March 17 at 10 a.m. with visitation on March 16 at 6 p.m. and a rosary at 7 p.m., also at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Memorial gifts in lieu of flowers can be made to the Edward B. Cordes Scholarship Fund of the Colorado FFA Foundation, P.O. Box 1000, Greeley, Colorado 80632.

Allnutt Funeral Service-Greeley is handling funeral arrangements. More information can be found at www.allnuttgreeley.com.

2020 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts & Figures

Nearly 6 million people in the U.S. over the age of 65 are living with Alzheimer’s disease.

Projected to increase to nearly 14 million by 2050.

Women make up two-thirds of those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.

69% of dementia caregivers who provide over 40 hours of care a week are women.

African Americans are twice as likely as whites to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.

Hispanic/Latinos are 50% more likely than whites to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.

Every 65 seconds, someone in the U.S. develops Alzheimer’s.

Alzheimer’s is the #6 cause of death of people in the U.S. It kills more people than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined.

It is the only leading cause of death without a prevention, treatment or cure.

Since 2000, deaths from heart disease have decreased nearly 8% while deaths from Alzheimer’s disease, as recorded on death certificates, have increased 146%.

The Cost of Alzheimer’s Nearly 1 of every 5 Medicare dollars is spent on people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

By 2050, that is projected to increase to $1 of every $3.

In 2020 alone, the total national cost of caring for people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias is projected to reach $305 billion.

The average annual per-person payments for health care and long-term care services for persons age 65 and over (in 2019 dollars) with Alzheimer’s or dementia are $50,201 vs. $14,326 for those without dementia.

In 2019, Alzheimer’s caregivers provided an estimated 18.6 billion hours of unpaid care (an average of 21.9 hours per caregiver per week) valued at $244 billion – more than 11 times the total global revenue of fast food powerhouse McDonald’s ($21.1 billion).

Approximately one-quarter of dementia caregivers are “sandwich generation” caregivers, meaning that they care for an aging parent as well as children under age 18.

Key Colorado Alzheimer’s Facts 76,000 Coloradans are living with Alzheimer’s.

Projected to rise over 21% to 92,000 by 2025.

Alzheimer’s-related deaths in Colorado are up 157 percent since 2000.

In Colorado, 1,649 died from Alzheimer’s in 2018, the most recent figure available.

More than a quarter of a million Coloradans (256,000) are serving as unpaid caregivers, providing an estimated 292 million hours of support in 2019 valued at more than $3.8 billion The Colorado Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association provides all of its services (educational programs, support groups and informational services) at no charge to Colorado families. The Colorado Chapter’s free 24/7 bilingual Helpline is 800-272-3900. Information also is available at www.alz.org/co.

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Aims Community College Extends Spring Break, Moves Courses Online in Response to COVID-19

GREELEY, CO – March 12, 2020 – As COVID-19 presents serious public health concerns, Aims Community College is committed to slowing the spread of the virus while maintaining its mission of teaching and service. In a thoughtful effort to assist with the national task of social distancing, and in keeping with Aims policies, the following actions are being put into effect: Spring Break for students is extended through Sunday, March 29.

Students will resume classes Monday, March 30.

Most classes will resume in an online format for a two-week period beginning March 30 through April 13 and will be reevaluated as new information becomes available.

Select courses with a hands-on skill or competency will meet in person beginning the week of March 30.

All student events are cancelled March 14 – April 13 and will be reevaluated as new information becomes available.

All Aims campuses will remain open throughout these time periods and staff will report to work as usual. The Incident Response Team will remain vigilant in assessing new information as it becomes available and make determinations for the College.

All students, faculty, staff, and community members are advised not to come to any of the campuses if they: Have traveled to a CDC COVID-19 Level 2 or 3 country (on personal or College business) or come in close contact with anyone diagnosed with COVID-19; they are required to contact the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.

Have the symptoms of a fever, cough or shortness of breath.

Please monitor Aims COVID-19 (coronavirus) for updates and information in this rapidly evolving situation.

About Aims Community College Aims Community College is one of the most progressive two-year colleges in Colorado.

Founded more than 50 years ago in Greeley, Aims has since established locations in Fort Lupton, Loveland and Windsor. Curriculum now includes 4,000 day, evening, weekend and online courses annually in more than 200 degree and certificate programs. Aims Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Aims Community College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution. www.aims.edu

Maria Bartiromo on How Long it will Take Markets to Bottom Out Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

Cont. from Page 6 She then went on to explain why America may experience a recession following several years of financial growth. To be loosely defined as a recession, a country needs two consecutive quarters of declines in real gross domestic product (GDP), the broadest gauge of growth.

“At this point, the expectations call for a contraction in this economy in the second quarter,” Bartiromo said on Monday, adding that “we are expecting zero growth in the first quarter, which is the quarter we are in right now.”

“So we’ve got zero economic growth for the first quarter. Second quarter likely a contraction … The question is, what happens in the third quarter?” she noted.

“Retailers, businesses have been told by the administration that this next two- to threeweek period are [sic] going to be ugly. That we are going to see the number of cases rise in the U.S. now that the testing kits are fixed and there are enough test kits for everybody,” Bartiromo said. “We are going to see tens of thousands of cases leading to hundreds of thousands of cases in America. This three-week period where we see the number of cases rise rapidly is when the administration, businesses want to do this social distancing.

They don’t want us to be in crowds because they want to stop the spread.”

Bartiromo pointed out that there will not be a “resumption of economic activity until we see an end to the quarantines.”

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American Legion Post 180, Keenesburg, Junior Auxiliary Hosts Annual St Patrick’s Day Dinner

The Junior Auxiliary hosted their annual St Patrick’s Day Dinner event, featuring Kevin McCarthy’s famous corned Beef and Cabbage. A good turn out and, as usual, the food was great!

March 18, 2020

Colorado Hospitals are Postponing Elective Surgeries, Reusing Masks in Preparation for a Coronavirus Surge

Hospitals and urgent care centers are already seeing numbers rise as more people who aren’t infected but are worried about COVID-19 come to get examined

Karen Schwartz@WanderWomanIsMe, Special to The Colorado Sun The moves come as health care systems in the state change their focus from testing for transmission of the new coronavirus, to trying to slow the spread of COVID-19 among patients, visitors and providers while preparing for an expected surge of critical cases.

With proven community transmission of the new coronavirus in the state, visitors are no longer allowed in the cancer units and most other high-risk areas of Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center, Rose Medical Center and the other hospitals in the HealthONE system, spokeswoman Stephanie Sullivan said.

UCHealth on Sunday started limiting patients to one visitor every 24 hours, including birth centers, and children under 16 aren’t allowed unless they themselves are patients.

Visitors are also banned from nursing homes and assisted living facilities under an order issued Saturday by Gov. Jared Polis’ administration.

St. Anthony Summit Medical Center in Frisco started postponing elective surgeries on Friday, Centura Health spokeswoman Wendy Forbes said. Banner Health canceled all elective non-emergency surgeries and procedures at the North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley.

Larimer County public health officials on Sunday asked that elective surgeries and noncritical medical appointments be postponed “to conserve medical resources.”

Most hospitals are limiting the number of entrances to their buildings so visitors can be questioned before they enter to see if there’s a chance they might be carrying the coronavirus without having symptoms.

UCHealth is evaluating whether to take everyone’s temperature before allowing them inside the building, said Dr. Richard Zane, UCHealth’s chief innovation officer and chair of emergency medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. Fever is a frequent symptom of the coronavirus, along with trouble breathing.

On Saturday, UCHealth began requiring all health care staff in close contact with patients to wear blue or yellow disposable face masks.

“If a patient walks in and sees everybody wearing a mask, they should not be scared that they’re not wearing a mask,” Zane said. “It’s really quite the opposite. The staff is wearing a mask so they don’t infect patients in case they are infected.”

Banner notified employees on Sunday that it was implementing a new policy: “By clocking in for your shift, you are attesting that you do not have a fever of 99.5 or higher, nonallergy related runny nose or sneezing, cough, sore throat, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting.”

People who do not have an appointment at Gunnison Valley Family Physicians in Gunnison are asked COVID-19 screening questions at the door. People who do not have an appointment and are showing symptoms of the illness are asked to call in to the office, rather than entering. (Dean Krakel, Special to The Colorado Sun) At least three health care workers have tested positive for COVID-19 so far in Colorado: a nurse practitioner in Crested Butte and two women employed by health care systems in Larimer and Weld counties. One of those women had traveled to Hawaii. Another traveled through South Korea, and is friends with the other woman infected.

Health care providers use protective clothing, like particle-filtering N95 respirator masks, gloves, gowns and eye shields or goggles to minimize their own risk when working with patients who have suspected or confirmed coronavirus.

Because of a worldwide mask shortage during the current pandemic, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention allows the reuse of N95 masks under certain conditions, something Centura hospitals have started doing, Forbes said.

According to a document from a Centura hospital obtained by The Colorado Sun, the mask can be stored in a labeled, white paper bag when the provider is not in the patient’s room, and in most circumstances should be reworn by the provider when they return. It must be thrown out at the end of the shift. “We do everything by the book,” Forbes said.

Because there is a risk that a health care worker may be exposed to COVID-19 on the job, the CDC outlines specific recommendations for when an employee not showing symptoms should be told to self-quarantine at home for two weeks after possible contamination.

Banner Health, which operates NCMC in Greeley, McKee Medical Center in Loveland and Banner Fort Collins Medical Center, is not following those guidelines in some instances, according to a document obtained

by The Sun. The CDC recommendations issued March 7 apply in cases of suspected coronavirus, while Banner’s policy issued March 12 is that, “No actions are required until laboratory-confirmed infection is received.”

In at least three scenarios outlined by the CDC, Banner is allowing health care providers in Colorado, Wyoming, Nebraska, Nevada and California who were potentially exposed to COVID-19 to return to work if they show no symptoms and wear a face mask, while the CDC recommends the person be excluded from work for 14 days. At its hospitals in Arizona, Banner differs from CDC recommendations in at least five scenarios.

“Banner facilities are following all recommended guidelines and protocols set forth by the CDC and World Health Organization,” Banner spokeswoman Becky Armendariz said. Armendariz declined to explain why different hospitals have different policies.

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The Unacceptable State of RTD

As RTD gets reimagined, maybe someone else should take the lead

BY JEFF RUNDLES Being in the mass-transit business is tough, I understand. There are a lot of moving parts, a revenue stream of taxes and fluctuating fare boxes, a ton of different constituencies with an array of concerns/demands, and just everyday things like weather and maintenance that are unpredictable, at best. So, yes, a certain amount of slack should be given to transit managers – but only so much.

I have never been a big fan of the Regional Transportation District (RTD), the chief transit authority for the greater Denver metro area, because, well, its communications skills over the years have been suspect and it has always seemed as if its troubles are the fault of someone else or some circumstance RTD has no control over. In other words, those in RTD management are all transit geniuses and the rest of us – RTD union employees, contractors who operate parts of the system through outsourcing mandates, and even the transit-riding public – should just calm down and let the geniuses work their magic. I’ve been a journalist for many years and I have seen countless individuals, companies and government agencies of every stripe take defensive positions against public sentiment, but none at the level of RTD. Lord knows RTD has, and has always had, a lot to be defensive about.

What I want from my transit authority is good news, some achievement by RTD that will benefit the system and the community. Somehow, it seems, we too often miss that bus.

The latest troubles for RTD – described by people even associated with the RTD board as a “crisis” – revolve around an acute labor shortage of bus drivers and train operators, and the subsequent need to cut/trim/realign service. And, oh yes, dropping ridership.

Frankly, I am baffled by these phenomena.

I’m like most people; I use the RTD service these days from time to time, and I used to take the train daily for work, but I pay very little attention to the minutiae of transit day to day. So, perhaps I missed something, but how can an acute labor crisis crop up so suddenly? In the news reports, the RTD labor shortage has been going on since around 2015, five years now, or so says RTD, so why is it that suddenly since the fall that the general public knows about it and faces service interruptions? RTD doesn’t have enough drivers, has an enormous turnover in the drivers it does manage to train, and in spite of throwing more money on the table the District doesn’t see light at the end of the tunnel for quite some time. The culprit here, from what I hear, is the historically low unemployment rate and an overall tight labor market – factors RTD, or so it says, has no control over.

By its own account, RTD has had nearly five years to address labor shortages and union demands for better working conditions for its drivers, and its response has led to a “crisis.”

This is unacceptable.

The drop in ridership system-wide – and, presumably, the decline of fare-box revenue – is to me particularly baffling. Since 2015, ridership on buses and trains for RTD has fallen off more than 5% – during a time when the overall metropolitan population has increased rapidly and new RTD rail lines and bus rapid transit services have been launched. Huh? More transit options.

Many more people. Many fewer riders. That can only mean that RTD hasn’t been delivering on its promise – or its obligations – for a very long time. This is unacceptable.

In September, as the latest wave of criticism of RTD began to crest, the District launched a new, two-year initiative called “Reimagine RTD” to “evaluate and forecast the changing transportation needs of our region.” I looked all through the whiz-bang website for the effort and discovered that it lacked one key element: that perhaps the future of transit in the region ought best be put into the hands of someone other than RTD. In other words, Reimagine RTD, whatever its recommendations, opportunities and challenges, assumes that RTD itself going forward will be the entity to manage the effort. Its track record may suggest this is unacceptable.

Jeff Rundles is a former editor of ColoradoBiz and a regular columnist.

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South East Jr. Fair & Rodeo Association Annual Appreciation Dinner held at the Fairgrounds

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South East Jr. Fair & Rodeo Association Annual Appreciation Dinner held at the Fairgrounds

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