Volume 13 • Edition 19
October 7, 2020
Delivering Over 21,000 Papers, 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
Christopher Scalia: My Father’s Relationship with Justice Ginsburg – ‘Best of Friends’ Friendship began when they were judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in the ‘80s
By Christopher J. Scalia | Fox News With the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, many people wonder how she and my father, the late Justice Antonin Scalia, managed to be such good friends despite having such different views about the law. It seems so unlikely to some people that they ask me bluntly, “I hear they were friends – is that true?” Yes, it is. The friendship began when they were judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in the early 1980s. They enjoyed working together, and they had many things in common. They were born in New York City around the same time, though in different boroughs. They made each other laugh. They loved opera – there’s even an opera about them. Their spouses were friends, too. My mother, Maureen, adored Marty Ginsburg, and among the things those two shared was a love of cooking. My parents celebrated many a New Year’s Eve with the Ginsburgs, visiting their apartment to enjoy one of Mr. Ginsburg’s gourmet creations and celebrate long into the night. Chris Scalia: Friendship between my father and GinsOne of the most remarkable burg was remarkable things about their friendship, as far as I’m concerned, right up there with their ideological differences, was that this set of oldtimers could stay up into the wee, small hours of the morning every year, out-partying their children. Marty Ginsburg’s death in the summer of 2010 affected my parents deeply; my mother still misses trading recipes with her friend. The first New Year’s Eve after his passing, Justice Ginsburg went over to their house for a more subdued celebration. My wife and I, who’d gotten married that summer, were visiting my parents, and I had the chance to crash their party for a few minutes. I was an English professor at the time, which I thought was why Justice Ginsburg began telling me a story about an English class she had taken in college. More from Opinion Rep. Brian Mast: It’s the 10th anniversary of my ‘Alive Day’ – here’s what I know now Eileen Bjorkman: It’s POW/MIA Recognition Day, honoring American patriots who sacrificed for our country Jeffrey Sutton: Justice Scalia and our Constitution – a legacy that will endure One day, she said, the professor was returning a quiz about a Dickens novel, and he singled out the only student who had answered a particular question correctly. In front of the entire class, the professor praised the student – who happened to be a young man named Marty Ginsburg. This made quite an impression on the young Ruth Bader, though I don’t think it was the only reason she married him. At the end of her story, Justice Ginsburg mentioned that the professor of that class was Vladimir Nabokov, the world-renowned novelist. She knew I’d appreciate that detail – studying Dickens with Nabakov! – but it wasn’t the real reason she told me about that class. She wanted to share with a newlywed the origin of her own long and happy marriage. It wasn’t advice, exactly, but it was certainly inspiration. Not that she didn’t give advice. My father explained that another reason for their friendship was that “we are both kibitzers,” using a Yiddish term for someone who likes to give unsolicited counsel. “We like to kibitz and we don’t mind being kibitzed.” They formed what he called “a mutual improvement society.” The point is that they didn’t let differing and deeply held convictions undermine their dear friendship. She wouldn’t just correct his typos or change punctuation – she helped him strengthen his arguments, and I can’t imagine they were often arguments with which she agreed. She, too, appreciated this aspect of their relationship: “When we disagreed, my final opinion was always clearer and more convincing than my initial circulation,” she said. “Justice Scalia homed in on all the soft spots, energizing me to strengthen my presentation.” Cont. on Page 2, See Justice Ginsberg
Tommy Holton Endorses Mike Welch for County Commissioner District 3 Seat
This is an important election. I ran for County Commissioner because I was, and still am, concerned about the direction of the Weld County Board of Commissioners. As the past Mayor of Fort Lupton I understand the importance of working together to solve the issues that a community faces, not in a partisan way, but by working together in a bi partisan way so that a consensus is reached resulting in the best solution overall for all the citizens. Over these past few years, the Board of County Commissioners has become more and more focused on the Greeley area. Unfortunately, the balance that should be there with two at- largecommissioners has not been there, with a very obvious slant towards the greater Greeley area. Considering that most of the Weld County revenue comes from outside the Greeley area this presents a disparity. The current Republican candidate for County Commissioner for our district is a product of the old guard Republican party in Weld County. A group that does not represent the majority of the Weld County electorate. I am a strong believer in the rights of the unborn and certainly, the second amendment, but those beliefs do not solely qualify you to be an effective County Commissioner. In today’s world we, the citizens of District 3 need an advocate at the table for us. I seriously question Lori Saines ability to stand up for District3 among the group responsible for her nomination. Given what Weld County is facing from a revenue shortfall due to the oil & gas issues where do you think District 3 will fall in the Commissioners priority list in a system that already penalizes the District ? We are facing tougher times and now, more than ever, we need to work together as a County to solve the issues that face us in a way that does not discriminate against citizens because of the geography of where they live. We need an independent voice, representing District 3. I do not believe that Lori Saine can fulfill that role, and she has shown truly little to convince me otherwise. I am endorsing Mike Welch for Weld County Commissioner for District 3 as a person who will stand up for the citizens of District 3. We need leadership, not a follower of the crowd. I remind you that your vote is important. Use it. A bipartisan effort to support Mike Welsch can be productive but everyone’s vote is important, unaffiliated, democrat and independent republicans. Let us send a message that south Weld County deserves a real seat at the table. Please make sure you vote and vote for Mike Welch for County Commissioner for District 3, our District. Tommy Holton, Fort Lupton
WHAT’S IN THIS ISSUE:
Page 2: Way of the World Page 3: County Commissioner Commitment to 4-H Page 4: Highlights of Cory Gardner’s Bipartisan Accomplishments for all the Citizens of Colorado Page 5: Farm & Home Lumber Successful Customer Appreciation Page 7: Stone Age Fair - Sunrise Mine Edition Page 8-9: Weld County Re-3J MLO Override Page 10: Gardner Introduces Bill for Ports to Plains Page 14: Gardner Breaks Ground for Arkansas Valley Conduit Page 16: What is at Stake in WC Commissioner District 3 Race
