The Lost Creek Guide August 05, 2020

Southeast Weld County Fair Edition

Volume 13 • Edition 15

August 5, 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

Southeast Weld County Fair President Letter to Participants and Attendees

Dear SEWCF Community, As August approaches, we anticipate the nearly 100-year-old tradition that is the SEWC Fair.

Like everything else this year, our annual fair is going to look a lot different. The Fair Board has worked diligently with the Weld County Health Department to allow our fair to proceed in the safest possible manner. This year’s fair is based on allowing the youth of our community the opportunity to show and sell the projects they have worked so hard on all year long. Many of the public events we have grown used to will not be held this year. There will be no pre-fair concert, no rodeos, no parade; the BBQ will be limited to sale buyers only.

PLEASE REFER TO OUR WEBSITE FOR THE LATEST SCHEDULE AND INFORMATION. www.southeastweldcountyfairgrounds.com Our unique fair is blessed by the generosity of this community. Please be generous with your patience and understanding this year as we make the 2020 fair the best it can be.

Mike Crossen SEWCF President

Weld Re-3J School Reopening Plans Available

Weld Re-3J schools have made reopening plans for the 2020-21 school year available on their website at re3j.com. Students and families will have an option to choose in-person instruction which includes one day of remote learning or a 100% online option. All students must complete a general registration process, and students choosing the online option must also complete a brief registration for the online program. All information can be found at re3j.com.

I-76 & CO 52 Roundabout Project in Hudson, CO About the Project

The Colorado Department of Transportation, in cooperation with Castle Rock Construction Company of Colorado, LLC, plans to begin construction on CO 52 near Hudson the week of June 1.

This project will improve safety and access to CO 52 by installing roundabouts at the Love’s Travel Stop and the westbound ramps intersections, a traffic signal at the eastbound off ramp, and the addition of sidewalk along the north side of CO 52 to increase pedestrian and bicycle connectivity. The bridge over I-76 will be expanded so that the sidewalk can be brought up to standard and incorporate a new bike path system. Work is scheduled to begin Monday, June 1 and be completed by Fall of 2021. Castle Rock Construction of Colorado, LLC is the prime contractor for this $11.7 million project, which will complete a corridor that safely moves vehicles, pedestrians and trucks efficiently.

Project Facts

• Cost: $11.7 million • Contractor: Castle Rock Construction • Timeline: May - June 2020 • Location: I-76 and SH 52 interchange in Hudson, CO, Weld County ________________________________________

Proposed Work Schedule

• Work is scheduled to begin Monday, June 1 and be completed by Fall of 2021.

• Work will take place Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. ________________________________________

Traffic Impacts

• Traffic will be maintained in two lane configurations on SH 52 to keep access to local business.

• Added traffic control devices may be added at Love’s Travel Stop and at the off and on ramps (such as all direction stop signs or temporary signals) to aid in traffic movement.

• I-76 will at times be reduced to one lane in each direction for ramp relocation and bridge construction.

• Construction limits and traffic impacts are expected at the intersection of CO 52 and I-76 and CO 52 and I-76 Frontage Road.

• Motorists should expect up to 20 minute delays during construction.

• Speed limits during construction will be reduced to 25 mph.

WHAT’S IN THIS ISSUE:

Page 2: Way of the World

Page 2: History of SEWC Fair and Rodeo Page 4: Meet 4-H Member Caiden Healey Page 6 Community UMC Reopens for Worship Page 7: Wagoneers 4-H Meeting Page 10: Weldon Valley News Page 13: Hot Cars and Loose Pets

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– Way of the World –

by Bob Grand Is there is anything good to come out of the COVID 19 situation? There just might be in that it has exposed some fundamental flaws in the direction our society has been heading. The impact on our economy from COVID 19 will be long term. The bulk of which, we are just beginning to feel. That is hard to imagine but just look at a few examples. During this crisis, our driving is down about 10%. That has an immediate impact on fuel consumption, but it also will impact the replacement and or /repair or purchase of new cars. That will impact jobs. Travel/tourism has been decimated worldwide. The airline, cruise, casino, hotel, and restaurant businesses and all their support industries are looking at a recovery that could be drawn out over several years.

All those companies have employees. Those people that had jobs and either paid rent or mortgages. What happens in the future? What does that do to the housing market?

What does that do to the commercial real estate market where companies are learning they can operate remotely at least for a portion of their staff? Sub letting is becoming a thriving business but what about all the new properties in the developmental pipeline?

We were living in a bubble that COVID 19 has successfully burst. We must begin to work on long term solutions, not just current fixes with short term stimulus packages.

The market, driven by the high-tech companies, does not reflect the realities of what is going on and realistically pricing stocks.

How much is a perception of reality pushing stock pricing as opposed to reality.

The U.S. government is taking a hard look at the anti-trust implications with how the social media giants are able to manipulate and control the media markets as well as the retail online market. No question, everybody likes a bargain, but at what real cost?

Our local mom & pops, as well as the not so small entities are being, slowly but surely, being driven out of business. One only has to wait until the so-called bargains begin to disappear as the competition is severely disrupted and cost of goods and services begins to rise.

But there is another, perhaps more insidious, process in place. America has been great because it always has had an entrepreneurial class, driving to develop new and better things. This is changing. A study indicated that the entrepreneurial class among the baby boomer’s generation was about 8% of the overall population of the group.

The millennial group reflected only about 2% or a 75% reduction. What does the hold for the future?

An area where this was highlighted was in the Silicon Valley area where the study indicated that 80% of entrepreneurial folks there were of foreign origination who came to the United States for an education. Now that high lights another issue, that of the percentage of full tuition paying foreign nationals in United State Colleges, many from mainland China. With the reduction in the number of United States students willing to put the time, effort, and money into a formal education the question has to asked who are the universities of America catering to? This should raise some fundamental national security questions.

So, who is supposed to look at these things? Our elected officials of course. But have you looked at what most of them have been saying and doing lately, more than just lately? Our elected politicians, for the most part, are interested in getting reelected and less interested in the welfare of the basic American system or its people.

There is a large group of Democrats, by no means all of their party, and republicans, the no Trumpers, who dislike our President. Their interest is self- serving. The current President chooses to challenge the good old boy/girl environment. He should.

Our elected officials should be responsible for ensuring that the future of America, the future for our young people is as bright as it has been in the past. If they do not, we should not vote for them, be they either Democrat or Republican.

The number of unaffiliated voters is growing because they see the problem. A couple of things. You need to vote, and you need to be objective about the who you vote for.

I am not addressing the diehards of either party. They will vote for any jackass who happens to be on the ballot, with right letter after their name, and there are too many examples on both sides of aisle. I apologize to the animal jackasses as they are hard working.

We are in difficult times where we should be seeing our best and brightest working on long term solutions. Are you really comfortable with what we have? Do you think there is common sense at work?

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A last comment to celebrate all our young people who these last few months have suffered with a life turned upside down. Senior year is supposed to be the closing of an important time of their lives. They were deprived of that. Our local fair participants are going through the additional experience of having a significantly altered fair season. I congratulate the fair organizations and the parents for trying to try to bring stability to their lives. It is much appreciated in an exceedingly difficult time. It is a fine example of what people can do if they make up their mind to do something.

Not perfect but guess what nobody is. Congratulations again!

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The History of the Southeast Weld County Junior Fair and Rodeo

The Southeast Weld County Fair is celebrating its 98th year this August. From its humble beginnings, it has grown into an annual celebration. Established as a non-profi t organization with the State of Colorado in 1939, the original name of the association was the Keenesburg Fair Association. The founding Board of Directors consisted of Geo. W. Cooper, N.A. Pippin, G.C. Ohmstede, L.I, Barger, and R.L. Martin. The original intent of the founders of the Southeast Weld County Fair Association was to “establish and conduct county and district fairs, exhibits, experimental grounds, facilities for demonstrations in agriculture, displays of agricultural, dairying, livestock, and poultry products, and household arts; to provide places for the exhibition of agricultural and industrial products, machinery, and improvement of agricultural and domestic arts and sciences; to give premiums for displays; generally to encourage better practices and products of farming, industry, and household arts; to provide and assist in the holding of expositions, fairs, and enterprises for improving the quality and yield of farm products, manufactured goods, and merchandise, and the attractiveness of farm life; and to furnish means and facilities for community gatherings, sports, races, contests of skill, and amusements”. In 1952 the name of the association was changed to the Southeast Weld Junior Fair Association. Today the association consists of 27 members, including some ancestors of the original founders.

The Southeast Weld County Junior Fair Association is the only independently-operated fair in Colorado, with no monies received from either county or state funding. The association relies on ad sales from the fair book, raffle monies, and generous donations received from the community to put on a 4-day event each August for the community. Their main focus is to provide a venue for the 4-H and FFA youth to show and compete in their respective areas. They also provide the community with rodeos, a parade, and barbecue for their enjoyment.

The association could not complete this tremendous task without the hard work put in by the association members and their families. It takes a lot of different skills to put on an event of the magnitude of the SEWCF. Community volunteers also contribute to ensuring that the fair comes off smoothly-from the 4-H volunteers who help with weigh-ins and project judging on Thursday to the Chamber of Commerce members who serve the barbecue on Saturday. Without their help, the fair would not be a success each year, So, come on down to Keenesburg, Colorado and help us celebrate this year’s theme, “Proud of the Past, Looking to the Future!”

We hope to see you there!

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What is the Santa’s Hard Luck Fund?

Santa’s Hard Luck Fund was established over 10 years ago to give back to the community during the Christmas holidays. Through generous contributions from locals and business owners, we are able to help the underprivileged children of the RE-3J school district by providing gift cards and toys to over 200 children in the district! Our goal is to ensure that every under=privileged child has the opportunity to purchase what ever they may need: new coat, shoes, food or toys. The Hard Luck Fund also provide assistance to families in the community who are facing challenges and need help though out the year.

We cannot do this without your support. Please visit our silent auction tables during fair, or you can make your donations year-round at TBK Bank. Help us give every child a Christmas to Remember.

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Meet the 4-H Member- Caiden Healey

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By Madison Richmann Weld Central High School freshman, Caiden Healey lives West of Brighton where she raises show lambs. Caiden shows market lambs, goats, steers, and breeding sheep. She home raises some of her sheep, and purchases some from all around the country along with steers and goats.

“I have shown lambs for seven years, steers for four years, and goats for three years,” says Caiden. She has had great success with all of her animals throughout her years showing due to her hard work and dedication. She shows at Adams County Fair, and Southeast Weld County Fair. Caiden also shows her livestock at Colorado State Fair, Arizona Nationals, and National Western Stock Show. Caiden says that her most memorable moments and accomplishments are winning Overall Grand Champion Ram at the 2019 National Western Stock show with her lamb, and winning Grand Champion Junior Steer Showman at the 2019 Adams County Fair. Healey’s favorite part about being in 4-H is the friends she has made along the way. “Many people have been a huge inspiration to me.” Caiden went on to say that her biggest inspiration is her mom, Cassi. “We have both made it so far from where we started and we have both put so much into learning about these projects.” Caiden would also like to give thanks to everyone who has helped her throughout the years of her showing experience. Good Luck to Caiden as she continues her showing career in 4-H.

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Weld County’s Hidden Zone District

By Dave Kisker Most readers are likely aware that a central element of land use planning is the concept of zoning. Through zoning, governments control sprawl. Designated “zone districts” typically focus on types of uses such as Agricultural, Residential, Commercial and Industrial and attempt to concentrate similar uses.

While adjacent zones need not be identical, similar intensities leads to harmony, which results from gradual transitions from low to high intensity uses. When this sort of transitional land use occurs, the negative economic, environmental and health effects of more intense uses are unlikely to cross boundaries and conflict with their much lower intensity neighbors.

In Weld County, however, there is another Zone. It’s not listed in the rulebook--the Weld County Code. The County Commissioners would deny that it exists. Yet, the evidence is overwhelming that in addition to the Agriculture, Residential, Commercial and Industrial zone districts, there is another district: The Sacrifice Zone.

According to Wikipedia, “A sacrifice zone is a geographic area that has been permanently impaired by environmental damage or economic disinvestment. They are places damaged through locally unwanted land use causing «chemical pollution where residents live immediately adjacent to heavily polluted industries….»

«In the name of progress (economic development, education, religion, factories, technology) certain groups of people (called inferior) may “need” to be harmed or sacrificed in order for the other groups (the superior ones) to benefit.”

The Weld County Sacrifice Zones are not necessarily located in areas of economic disadvantage, but, instead have been imposed on regions that are desirable to the cronies of County leaders.

The economically disadvantaged MAY also be sacrificed, as in the Bella Romero case, where the County acceded to the demands of the now bankrupt Extraction Oil company despite the neighbors’ health fears.

Other times, homes may just happen to lie within an area that is desirable to the Commissioner cronies. The neighborhood surrounding the DCP Mewbourne facility near Gilcrest has now expanded to include similar facilities by Occidental and AKA, completely changing that rural area because of the frequent emissions, noise and odors that emanate from those operations.

The most recently established, crony-driven Sacrifice Zone was designated last Wednesday, July 22, 2020, when the Commissioners ignored the reams of competent testimony offered by the residents of Indianhead Estates that documented the negative impacts of the Martin Marietta Materials facility on WCR 13, just south of US 34. The facility, which directly abuts that residential neighborhood, has been in operation without a valid land use permit for 2 years. During that time, the neighbors have been under nearly constant assault from noise and dust, and now have clear evidence of health impacts and well as property value losses. (The factual information that the Commissioners ignored is here: https://tinyurl.com/y2xk9377 ) Yet, the County Commissioners ignored all that, and instead accepted the falsified information submitted by Martin Marietta to justify rezoning that 131 acre facility to Heavy Industry, I-3, immediately placing the Indianhead area, as well as the nearby farms and small businesses into the Sacrifice Zone district. Evidence exists that the Commissioners had decided the outcome days before the hearing.

In fact, we have now learned that our homes have been in the Weld County Sacrifice Zone since the 1970’s. At that time, the Colorado Court of Appeals observed: “The record clearly demonstrates that the planning director for Weld County and … the planning commission and the Board of County Commissioners did not want a development of single-family residences isolated from other developed urban areas, even though their subdivision regulations had no such restrictions.

They met and planned, not only for the purpose of thwarting plaintiffs in their efforts to have their subdivision approved, but also to devise means to defeat plaintiffs’ attempt to obtain F.H.A. approval as well as plaintiffs’ efforts to meet Weld County’s water requirements. We cannot escape the conclusion that the deliberate delays caused by defendants were solely to obstruct, in any manner possible, a final approval of the subdivision.” Interladco, Inc. v. Billings, 538 P.2d 496 (1975) Although it’s taken 45 years, the Commissioners have finally implemented their long desired Indianhead Sacrifice Zone.

But, Indianhead Estates is not alone.

The neighbors of DCP Midstream, the residents along WCR 29, and the neighbors of Extraction know this. And, many other families in Weld County know this, some of whom have literally lost their homes as a result of finding themselves in a Sacrifice Zone.

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Community UMC Reopens for Worship

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Community United Methodist Church in Keenesburg reopened for worship services on June 7, 2020. Rev. Linda Meyer, Pastor of Community UMC, said the church is following strict guidelines published by the Mountain Sky Conference of the United Methodist Church. The church had to request approval to re-open, which was granted

by Rev. Dr. Tezenlo Thong, District Superintendent.

In order to reopen, the church has had to make several changes in the sanctuary. Two out of three pews are closed, allowing for six feet between the pews that are available for seating. A table at the back of the sanctuary is sanitized weekly, and worship bulletins are positioned on the table so that people may pick up one bulletin without having to touch other bulletins. Hand sanitizer is also available on this table. The main door into the church is propped open for no-touch entry. The entire service, including hymn lyrics, may be vied on several television screens positioned around the sanctuary.

Community UMC also had to make changes in their worship service. They are not receiving an offering during worship. Instead, a collection plate is positioned at the back of the sanctuary, and it is sanitized weekly. Pastor Meyer said, “We still have Offertory music, and we still sing the Doxology, but we are not passing an offering plate in an effort to keep everyone from touching the same surface.”

Anyone who wants to come forward for the Children’s Sermon sits in the front pew in the center of the church. The church requests everyone wear a mask, however it is not required. They also request anyone not feeling well to please stay home.

Pastor Meyer talked about the need for being cautious, due to how contagious Covid-19 is. She said, “Several families have not returned to church, and we completely understand they are not ready to join us. We miss them, and look forward to seeing them whenever they are ready to attend worship.” Weld County Department of Health and Environment’s website has a map of Covid-19 cases by zip code, and Pastor Meyer checks it weekly to see if there is an increase in cases in the Keenesburg and Hudson area. If cases were to start rising, or if anyone who attends worship becomes ill from Covid-19, the church will close until cases begin to fall again. That map may be found at https:// www.weldgov.com/departments/health_and_environment/2019_novel_coronavirus/covid19_data .

Community UMC’s worship services are being recorded, and are available later on Sunday afternoons on their Facebook page and on their YouTube channel. If you wish to view any of their services, please go to Facebook or YouTube and search for “Community UMC, Keenesburg”.

WE ARE PROUD OF ALL OF YOU!

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Wagoneers 4-H News

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Wyatt Wilcox – July 12, 2020 Meeting The Wagoneers 4-H Club met on Sunday July 12, 2020 via Zoom.

Unfinished Business Discussed: County 4-H Newsletter- Please continue check the monthly Weld County 4-H Newsletter for step by s Pinewood Derby Cars- The club is still deciding on when to host this year’s Pinewood Derby.

Mardi Gras- Mardi Gras’ theme for this year is Wild West, and scheduled for Saturday, November 21, from 3-9 PM. Members are encouraged to keep thinking of basket ideas for the silent auction.

E-Record Books- Club members are encouraged to keep working on their fair record books. Please keep in mind that fair is right around the corner.

Weld County Fair Book- The Weld County fair book is only available online. Specific sections can be printed by request, however.

Weld County Fair Entries- If you have not submitted your entry on the WCF website, you can still submit it by July 13-17 by 5pm with a late fee of $5 per class. Entries can be submitted at https://weld.fairwire.com/.

WCF Fair Changes- The WCF has established some new changes It will be closed to the public.

It will not host any vendors or entertainment.

It will only host 4-H and FFA competitive events.

There will be an online livestock sale.

Southeast Weld County Fair- The SEWC Fair will take place August 11-15. The Fair will have club members register online, southeastweldcountyfairgrounds.com, by July 15. A waiver will need to fill out and submitted to participate. There is no rabbit show this year due to RHDV2.

Colorado State Fair- The only shows that will take place at state fair are the Market Shows and Sale, FFA Heifer Wrangle, and NWSS Catch-A-Calf.

Livestock Record Books- Completed record books are due to the extension office by September 11 by 5 PM. You will need to turn in your record book to be able to show next year.

Keene Craft Mercantile

A Special Place Where Talented People Bring Their Home-made Crafts to Sell Booths are $25 and Tables are $20 We are open Monday through Saturday from 10 am until 5 pm 65 Main Street, Keenesburg, Colorado 303-910-0640

New Business Discussed: Weld County Shoot- The Weld County 4-H Shooting Sports Shoot will take place July 18 and 19. You must compete in the county shoot to be eligible for the state shoot.

Camping at WCF- The county has decided to allow camping at the fair this year. Payments MUST be made by July 17 at 5 PM. If you have any questions you can call Nancy Gogreve at 970-400-4775.

WCF Exhibit Check In- Projects and record books dropped off will need to have the Interview Judging Form submitted along with them from 8 AM – 5 PM on Sunday, July 26. Registration tables will be set up, organized by last name.

WCF Exhibit Checkout- Exhibit checkout for WCF is loosely set for Saturday, August 1, from 1-5 PM, and Sunday, August 2 from 9-12 AM. WCF Livestock Sale- The fair does no longer need 3 pictures of sale animals because the sale will now be live on August 3.

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2020 Southeast Weld County Fair

Market Livestock Sale Saturday, August 15th, 10 am Sale animals need to arrive 6:30-8:30 am

Gerald Graybill, Craig Pralle, Boyd Arnold, Kyle Kos, Stan Roskop

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MEAT PROCESSORS

Double J Meat Packing, LLC (Beef only) 726 Main St. Pierce, CO 80650 970-834-1388

Stagecoach Meat Co., LLC (Beef & Lambs only) 600 W. 3rd Ave. Wiggins, CO 80654 970-483-7280

Your Choice Meats, Inc. 18935 Co. Rd. 2 Wiggins, CO 80654 970-483-7885

In the event you are unable to participate in the sale, either online or in person, TBK Bank can arrange to bid on an animal for you. In addition, If you have a designated dollar amount you care to donate, this donation can be combined with others to purchase an animal. Your name will be announced and advertised as a purchase along with other buyers.

Please call TBK Bank at 303-732-0100 for assistance.

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-Obituaries-

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DONALD EUGENE ALTERGOTT Donald Eugene Altergott, of Roggen, passed away July 22, 2020. Don was born November 4, 1936, to Charles and Mary (Drieth) Altergott, in Loveland, Colorado.

Don attended Prospect Valley High School and proudly served in the Army for over four years. He worked for the Prospect Implement, Inc. in Prospect Valley, Colorado. The family owned and managed business was started in 1942 by his father, Carl. Don joined the business in the mid-60’s after his service in the Army and took over a decade later. Don may have been a successful business owner, but he was a farmer at heart. He would spend long days at the shop helping customers, then head outside to work a bit more. He was a humble man that would always underestimate his crop and almost always outperform.

Don was a highly intelligent and extremely patient man. He could fix nearly anything, and if he could not fix it, then it was time to be tossed. Don was also incredibly determined. He loved working on old cars and tractors. He was dependable and willing to help anymore in need, including strangers. He loved the Prospect Valley community and was a strong supporter of local FFA, SE Weld County Fair, and school functions. He had an incredible sense of humor and was always smiling, both of which will be sorely missed.

Don is survived by his son Tim Altergott, his daughters, Traci Wielend and Terri Ewing, grandchildren, Justin Ewing, Jared Ewing and Jake Wieland, great grandchildren, Jayden Ewing and Emma Ewing, a brother, Charles Altergott, and a sister, Mary Jane Glantz.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Toby Altergott, and his parents, Charles and Mary Altergott.

The family would like to thank the care givers from Keene Clinic and Compassus Hospice, Palliative Care and Home Health for their compassionate care of Don. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2020, at the Altergott residence, 38100 State Hwy 52, at 10:00 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to Keene Clinic, 190 Main Street, Keenesburg, Colorado 80643. Please visit www.allnuttgreeley.com to send condolences to the family.

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Weldon Valley News

By GLAD Club The weather man continues to tell us that get some moisture, but most of the time it wind and few sprinkles. The temperature remain high and everyone is looking for the shade.

Smile a little: My lucky number-Thirteen ministers were on a flight to New York. When they came into a large storm, they told the stewardess to tell the pilot that everything would be okay because 13 ministers were on board. Later the stewardess returned from the cockpit.

“What did the pilot say?” one preachers asked. “He said he was glad to have 13 ministers aboard but he would rather have four good engines.”

Community news: Residents are being to go out for shopping and visiting, but most everyone continues to wear masks for their own health.

Many business are opening. Many are requiring wear mask, be safe!

Both the Fort Morgan and Brush libraries are open. A good book helps pass the time on these hot summer day.

It was and exciting tour for members of the Agriculture Leadership program on Sunday afternoon.

Several members toured Riverside Milk near Snyder. Audra and Foy Chapin and Cindy and Foy Chapin led the tour. The group viewed the new dairy operation. The dairy uses the new technology in both milking and caring for the cattle.

You still have time to return you US census.

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. Sunday mass is again being celebrated on Sundays, of course there is social distancing.

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

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

Worship service returns 10:00 a.m. each Sunday. All are welcome, remember your mask.

School Scoop: No activities at the school. The building and grounds are being prepared for the new school year. The kids are looking forward to getting back in the classroom and seeing their friends.

4-H News: Members are selling Palisade peaches for a county fundraiser. The cost is $35 for a 20 pound box. Orders will be taken until August 17. Call any member to order or leader Kathy Wood.

Members are working on their projects for this 4-H year. Plans are in the works for the County Fair, with a different schedule. Interview judging will begin the end of July. Fair time is the week of August What’s cookin’: Seed Pictures-Ffun for the kids- Melon seeds (watermelon, cantaloupe), gourd, pumpkin seed; white or clear glue, construction paper. Wash seeds and lay on paper towels to dry. When dry, place seeds on construction paper, arranging to make fun figures or designs. When you have found a design you like , glue the seeds in place. Have fun!

Weldon Valley History: Barber Shop in Orchard-Vern Gentry, was a barber in Orchard in the late Twenties. The shop was also a pool hall, which was in the old bank building. The building later became a restaurant. The building was owned by Chaney fox.

Thought for the Day: “life is not a problem to be solved, but a gift to be enjoyed.”

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2020 Southeast Weld County Fair Association Scholarship Winners

Help Support Future Recipients by donating to our scholarship fund.

Scholarships are open to both FFA and 4-H Members Thank You to all of our Scholarship Donors for their support.

Applications for next year’s scholarships will be available through the Weld Central High School Ag and Counseling Departments in the spring of 2021.

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Hot Cars and Loose Pets

(No, it’s not the name of the latest tell-all tabloid bestseller. We’re talking about seriously risky situations that happen every day, but are entirely preventable.)

Brutus, Duke, Coco, Lola and Jake...sure, they’re fairly common pet names, but they’re also the names of just a few of the pets that died last year because they were left in cars on warm (and not necessarily hot) days while their owners were shopping, visiting friends or family, or running errands. What’s so tragic is that these beloved pets were simply the victims of bad judgment.

Want numbers? An independent study1 showed that the interior temperature of vehicles parked in outside temperatures ranging from 72 to 96° F rose steadily as time increased.

And cracking the windows doesn’t help.

Elapsed time 10 minutes 20 minutes 30 minutes 60 minutes 1 to 2 hours

Temperature rise inside vehicle 19°F 29°F 34°F 43°F 45-50°F

...add to that the fact that most pets are not properly restrained while in the car, and you’ve got some dangerous situations – for people and pets alike. Unrestrained pets can be seriously or fatally injured, or could even hurt you, in a collision or sudden braking situation.

In addition, they’re a distraction for the driver, which increases the risk of driver errors.

According to a 2010 American Automobile Association (AAA) survey, 2 out of 3 owners

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engage in distracting behaviors (playing with, feeding or petting their dog, or letting their dog sit in their lap) when pets are in the car...and according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 20% of injury crashes involve distracted driving.

Please don’t become another statistic: only take your pets in the vehicle with you when you absolutely need to, and always properly restrain your pets while in the vehicle.

How can you help prevent these injuries and deaths?

Learn more about keeping your pet safe during travel; Set a good example by leaving your pet(s) at home except when you need to have them in the vehicle; Set a good example by always properly restraining your own pet(s) while in a vehicle; Educate clients, family and friends about these issues and how they can keep their pet(s) safe; Download and distribute our posters to help educate pet owners about the dangers of hot vehicles and lack of restraint: Other AVMA resources: FAQs about Traveling with Your Pet Pets in Vehicles Other resources: McLaren C, Null J and Quinn J. Heat stress from enclosed vehicles: moderate ambient temperatures cause significant temperature rise in enclosed vehicles. Pediatrics 2005; 116: e109-e112. Available at: http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/reprint/116/1/e109.

Also available at http://ggweather.com/heat/index.htm#heating.

Hyperthermia Deaths of Children in Vehicles(information on in-vehicle temperatures, including an animated video) Paws to Click(a public service campaign to encourage pet owners to properly restrain pets while in the car) Doggie Distractions Fact Sheet (some facts from the 2010 AAA/Kurgo survey) Distraction.gov (official U.S. Government website for distracted driving)

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Zoning Changes to Affect Ag Land

I wanted to discuss something that is not sexy‌ something that is not usually super interesting‌ but something that is incredibly controversial and affects our lives every day. I want to talk about zoning. This week in unincorporated Weld County outside of Johnstown, our precious agricultural land was voted 4-0 by our county commissioners to be rezoned as heavy industrial. To make this clear, if you think of refineries, heavy manufacturing, virtually no limit on noise, and very little regulation on odor. There are businesses that will no longer be able to exist in this area due to this change in designation. There are homes and communities that will lose property value. There are people in the community who will suffer due to this change, and unfortunately because the meeting was at 10am on a Wednesday during a pandemic it was difficult to attend this meeting for many community members. I submitted a public comment, as did many of my friends, but the comments were not read out loud and were only added to a folder for the commissioners to consider. In my experience, if a decision has already been made, these meetings are only a rubber stamp and the letters and public comment are likely not even read. Like I said in my public comment; the heart and soul of Weld County is the agricultural lands that we live on, and to change the designation from agricultural to heavy industrial to favor a special interest is disgusting. It is not good for jobs because it pushes businesses away, it is not good for development because it will deter builders from building new homes, and it destroys our beautiful farm country. Shame on the commissioners for this decision.

-Holly A. Herson, Candidate for House District 48

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