Connection Matters with

October 21, 2020 Lost Creek Guide Page 13

- Obituaries - Connection Matters with Weld County

Roy Don Brown Long-Term Care Residents WELD COUNTY, CO — In continuing the tradition of recognizing the hundreds of residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities throughout Weld County, Oc-

Roy Don Brown, 82, long term resident of Wiggins, Roggen, and Denver, Colorado, tober has been proclaimed Weld County Long-Term Care Residents’ Rights Month by passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2020 in the Bonnell Good Samaritan Center, Greeley, the Board of County Commissioners. Colorado. Many things change as people age and move into the next phase of life. However,

Roy was born on February 6, 1938, to Belle Elizabeth Giourard and William “Tex” Ar- one important thing thur Brown in Turkey Creek, Colorado. Roy lived at Turkey does not: When movCreek, and attended Evergreen High School. As a high school ing into long-term senior he left and began working and singing country music. care facilities, people His musical talents took him from one end of the United States retain their human to the other, often playing with his own band. This allowed and civil rights, also him acquaintances and performances with some of the finest known as residents’ country western musicians and venues in America. rights. Residents’ Musician, singer, and guitarist, Roy liked to play and sing for rights are guaranteed an audience. Roy and his wife Frances even entertained peo- by the federal Nursple in local retirement homes in eastern Colorado. Roy wrote ing Home Reform several country western songs. He was also a gardener, leather Law, which requires worker, artist , and professional painter. He was a member of nursing homes to Summit Baptist Church of Wiggins, Colorado where he was ac- care for residents in tive in the music and maintenance of the building. a manner that proRoy was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings. Roy is survived by his wife, Frances Elizabeth Peggram Brown of Wiggins and two brothers, Ned Brown of Silver City, New Mexico, and Robert Brown of Montrose, Colorado. Surviving stepchildren are Keith McQueen of Denver; Linda K. Epple and Timothy Peggram of Wiggins; Bill Peggram of Hixon, Tennessee, and Joseph Peggram of Woodstock, Georgia. A memorial service was held at Summit Baptist Church, Wiggins, Colorado September 19 at 1:00 p.m. Memorial gifts can be sent to Summit Baptist Church, 401 E. 2nd Ave., Wiggins, Colorado. motes and enhances the quality of life of each resident, ensuring dignity, choice and self-determination. In Weld County, the residents’ rights of more than 850 individuals living in nine nursing homes and more than 1,000 individuals residing in 29 assisted living facilities are promoted and protected by the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program through the Department of Human Services’ Area Agency on Aging (AAA). “This year has been difficult with COVID-19, and it’s great to see these facilities and ombudsman coming together to advocate for long-term care,” said Commissioner Tool Thefts Continue to Barbara Kirkmeyer, Coordinator for the Department of Human Services. “Residents’ be a Problem in Weld County Rights Month truly signifies what we stand for in Weld County — quality of life and connection for all residents at any stage of life.”

Thefts of tools from construction sites and oil and gas facilities continue to be an issue Nationally, October is annually designated as Residents’ Rights Month by Consumin Weld County. er Voice to honor residents living in long-term care facilities. The theme for this year’s

Last week, the Weld County Sheriff’s Office issued a public service announcement Residents’ Rights Month, “Connection Matters,” emphasizes connections – to family, about a recent uptick in tool thefts. The sheriff’s office received several more reports of to friends and to the community – as an essential component of good health and qualtool thefts over the weekend and into this week. ity of life for residents.“We want to honor and celebrate each long-term care resident’s

Although we are receiving calls from victims all over the county, the highest concentra- individuality and connection to others, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic,” tion of tool thefts has been reported in Del Camino, Hill-N-Park and on the south side of said Department of Human Services Director Jamie Ulrich. “Included in this framethe county, from about Weld County Road 6 to the Adams County line. work, we help maintain their right to have a say in their care and civil liberties.”

The items thieves are targeting run the gamut of small hand and power tools to higher Learn more about AAA’s services and programs by visiting www.weldaaa.org. For ticket items such as generators, air compressors, demolition tools and other large equip- more information about residents’ rights, or for questions or concerns, contact Raegan ment. It appears in the last week thieves are focusing more on small tools that don’t carry Maldonado, Weld County Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Supervisor, at (970) serial numbers. 400-6128 or rmaldonado@weldgov.com. The sheriff’s office would like to reiterate residents take the following steps to prevent and protect themselves from tool theft: Michelle Lehmann Appointed to • Take an inventory of your tools, noting the serial numbers for high-ticket items. • Mark low-ticket items with your name or company logo for easy identification. Colorado Beef Council Board • Do not leave tools out in the open at the jobsite or in the bed of your pickup. Powderhorn Cattle Producer to Help • Store tools securely, whether that’s in a storage container at the site or by bringing tools into your garage at the end of the workday. Direct State Checkoff-Funded Efforts • If storing tools onsite, be sure to purchase high-quality locks. ENGLEWOOD, CO (October 2, 2020) – Governor Jared Polis recently named Mi• Be wary of your surroundings and report suspicious people and activity by calling 911. chelle Lehmann, a cowcalf producer from Powderhorn, CO, to the Colorado Beef Coun-

Email: Public_information@co.weld.co.us Phone: 970-400-2802 cil Board of Directors. Lehmann will join other beef producers and industry leaders on

Anyone with information regarding this or any other crime is asked to call the Weld the board, which directs state Beef Checkoff investments in promotion, research, and County Sheriff’s Office at (970) 356-4015 or Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 1-800- education programs to help increase demand for beef. 222-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website at www. Lehmann and her husband, Tim, have a cattle ranch in Gunnison and Saguache crimeshurt.com. Those submitting tips through Crime Stoppers that lead to the counties, and have been active supporters of agriculture and the beef industry for

Benefits of Driving Electric Vehicles Celebrated at many years. A 4th generation beef producer in the small ranching community south of the town of Gunnison, Lehmann also has a degree in accounting and human resource United Power’s National Drive Electric Week Event management and has worked for 24 years as an office manager for Deldorita Ranches, Inc. In addition, she has spent countless hours in the field tending the

A free virtual event to learn more about electric vehicles and to ask an EV expert all your questions family’s cattle, irrigating and harvesting hay, and fixing fences.

Brighton, Colo. – Electric vehicle drivers, supporters, and intrigued United Power members are invited to Lehmann has also been an active 4-H leader for more than a decade, serves on the attend United Power’s “United We Drive EV” webinar on Sun., Sept. 27th from 2-3 p.m. board of directors for the Gunnison County Electric Association, and is an active mem-

During the live webinar, United Power will take members on a safe, virtual test drive of an electric vehicle. ber in numerous organizations, including the Gunnison County Stockgrower’s AssoEV Outreach & Education expert, Nigel Zeid of Boulder Nissan will be on hand to walk you through the finer ciation, Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. points of EV ownership, and United Power representatives will discuss how to make the most of an EV with She is also active in the Gunnison Valley Cattlewomen, where she serves as vice presiUnited Power’s rates. Learn more and register for the free event at www.unitedpower.com/DriveEVWeek. dent, and the Colorado Cattlewomen.

“With more electric cars than ever before on the market and a larger, more accessible charging infra- Filling one of two Cattle Raiser seats on the CBC board, Lehmann will serve a 4-year structure, owning and driving an EV is within reach for more drivers,” said Joel Danforth, United Power term. Lehmann says she is looking forward to continuing to serve the industry in this New Business Director. “We want to help our members looking to make the transition to electric vehicles new capacity. “Colorado Beef Council plays a vital role in the beef industry for our by providing trusted information, and information about rates and programs that make driving an EV even state, and I want to do my part to ensure the industry continues to be strong,” she says. more attractive.” “We constantly face new challenges as an industry to make sure people understand

Today, you’re more likely to see multiple electric vehicles while you’re driving to work or the grocery store that the beef they love is wholesome and nutritious. Furthermore, we need to work than not, and it’s becoming more common for gas stations and public spaces to install charging stations to hard to engage experts, keep up with responsible practices, and ensure the industry accommodate electric vehicle drivers. You probably support a business with an electric vehicle fleet or know has the proper checks and balances in place.” someone who has invested in either an electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid. ###

“There’s a perception that electric vehicles aren’t capable of meeting the average person’s needs,” Zeid The Colorado Beef Council (CBC) manages demand building programs for Colosays. “Every main concern can be boiled down to that root perception. With a little information, we can turn rado’s $3.4 Billion beef industry. CBC operates under the guidance of its Board of hesitation into excitement. Electric vehicles have all the benefits of any other vehicle without much of the Directors who are appointed by the Governor of the state of Colorado and represent cost.” the producer, feeder, dairy, beef distributor, beef marketer, and processor segments

United Power’s event is one of almost 300 across the country where electric vehicle owners, government of the industry. and community leaders are celebrating the clean-air benefits and cost-savings of electric cars by holding Funded by the $1 per head beef checkoff assessment on all cattle sold in the state, Drive EV Week educational and informational events. CBC retains half of each dollar collected for state level programs and forwards the

For more information about United Power’s “United We Drive EV” event, visit: unitedpower.com/ other half to the Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) for national level programs. USDA-Ag DriveEVWeek. Marketing Service provides oversight for all CBB and CBC programs, services, and

For a complete list of National Drive Electric Week events, visit: DriveElectricWeek.org business activities.