The Lost Creek Guide November 04, 2020

Volume 13 • Edition 21

November 4, 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

History of Veterans Day

World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” - officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.”

In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…”

The original concept for the celebration was for a day observed with parades and public meetings and a brief suspension of business beginning at 11:00 a.m.

The United States Congress officially recognized the Soldiers of the 353rd Infantry near a church at Stenay, end of World War I when it Meuse in France, wait for the end of hostilities. passed a concurrent resoluThis photo was taken at 10:58 a.m., on November 11, 1918, tion on June 4, 1926, with two minutes before the armistice ending these words: World War I went into effect Whereas the 11th of November 1918, marked the cessation of the most destructive, sanguinary, and far reaching war in human annals and the resumption by the people of the United States of peaceful relations with other nations, which we hope may never again be severed, and Whereas it is fitting that the recurring anniversary of this date should be commemorated with thanksgiving and prayer and exercises designed to perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations; and Whereas the legislatures of twenty-seven of our States have already declared November 11 to be a legal holiday: Therefore be it Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), that the President of the United States is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on November 11 and inviting the people of the United States to observe the day in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appropriate Cont. on Page 2, See History of Veteran›s Day

Ron’s Equipment to Acquire Prospect Implement Expansion continues high level of service customers have received for more than 80 years

November 02, 2020 (FORT COLLINS, Colo.) – Ron’s Equipment Company Inc. (Ron’s Equipment), an equipment dealer servicing Colorado and Wyoming, has agreed to acquire Prospect Implement effective November 1, 2020. The new location expands Ron’s Equipment’s service offering to a second location, making them better equipped to provide the region’s agriculture industry with an exceptional line of equipment and product support.

“Both organizations have a long-standing history of providing high-quality and efficient equipment to those in the ag industry in the region,” said Tillie Peart of Ron’s Equipment. “Combined, Ron’s Equipment and Prospect Implement bring over 120 years of knowledge and expertise in farm equipment that allows our sales staff to act as consultants for our clients in helping them find the best piece of equipment for the job.”

Ron’s Equipment has been family owned and operated for more than 35 years. The new location, located in Keenesburg, Colorado, has been a staple in the community since 1942.

“We’ve lived in these communities for more than three decades and we strive to build long-lasting relationships with our customers,” Peart said. “We are proud to offer more jobs for our community, especially as we navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.”

Ron’s Equipment is an authorized AGCO dealer that services and sells Massey Ferguson and Hesston by Massey Ferguson hay and forage equipment. Ron’s is also the only authorized JCB dealer in northern Colorado and southern Wyoming. The organization also offers an array of used tractors and attachments. Prospect Implement was an authorized AGCO dealer and Ron’s looks forward to help carry on their legacy of excellent customer service.

For more information on product offerings, store hours, locations, and contactless pickup and delivery options, please go to www.ronsequipment.com.

About Ron’s Equipment Ron’s Equipment Company Inc., headquartered in Fort Collins, Colorado, has been providing equipment solutions to customers in Colorado and Wyoming for more than 35 years. Co-owners Ron and Kay Lonneman founded Ron’s Equipment in December 1985 and have a life-long passion and an abundant knowledge of farm equipment. For more than three decades, they have dedicated themselves to building the dealership and supporting the community. Ron’s Equipment carries brands such as Massey Ferguson, JCB, Woods and Hesston by Massey Ferguson.

Thank you for Voting

It looks like it is going to be a record turnout this year for voting. That means a lot of people will be happy and a lot will not. Let us all try to remember to put the election behind us and work together to make our country come together.

We have a lot to do. Let us try and work together to address the opportunities for improvement in so many areas. Whining and complaining about the election results is not how to do it, ask yourself, what can I do to make life better for me, my family, my neighbors, and those less fortunate. What can I do to help my elected officials be better at their job? What can I do to encourage people, government and businesses be better citizens? Sadly, I believe this has to come from us, the citizens. The track record for our elected officials, government bureaucracy, and corporate entities has not been spectacular. Let us work together, a grass roots effort to start to hold people responsible and accountable, to us, the people!

WHAT’S IN THIS ISSUE:

Page 2: Way of the World Page 3: Does that Candidate Deserve Your Vote Page 4: US GDP Grew 33.1 % Page 5: Stoneage Fair Fundraiser Page 6: Colorado Limits Gatherings to 10 Page 7: Watch for Wildlife Page 8: Daylight Switch Increases Crash Risk Page 10: US Wolf Population Deemed Recovered Page 13: Trump Signs Along I-76

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by Bob Grand Realty and Perception. The election process is ending. What have we been living through? Is it reality or perception driven? Reality is the sum of all that is real or existent within a system. Perception is a way of regarding, understanding, or interpreting . This year there has seen an extraordinary effort to influence how we think or perceive things.

Aggravated by COVID 19, where gatherings were discouraged. The ability to discuss and debate was limited. So, the effort to outspend and out influence was huge. If a fraction of what was spent was applied on worthwhile projects that effected the lives of people, especially young people, it would be of value. Great sums of money were spent on trying to convince us on who to vote for. In reality, right or wrong, many people had their minds made up. Do not confuse them with facts, they knew what was best. Advertising money was spent on trying to convince a small fraction of the public. The media, be it social media, television, radio and lastly, unfortunately, print, made a lot of money but of what value did they contribute. News and journalism are not what it was. The pretense of suggesting it is fair and balance is absurdly false. I am a free market person, but I believe that we have an environment where too much of what is called journalism can be bought, with California and New York money and the rest of the country can be damned. That is not healthy for a democracy to continue to survive. Aggravated by an educational system that appears to support mediocrity and that supports a go to college at all costs, and there are plenty of costs, we are not encouraging common sense development. We are building a society that is being lead down the path of big government will take care of you, all of you.

In reality big government takes care of itself first. Did you ever look at the government salary, retirement and health care programs and what that costs all of us? Has anyone asked what value is each job in government provide to the public?

The Hunter Biden story remains to unfold. But I suspect what he is accused of doing is only the tip of the iceberg in terms of what has become acceptable conduct, across both sides of the aisle. Our founding fathers intended elected government officials to be part time. Specifically, to avoid what has happened. I do not believe any government official or employee or members of their families, all members of their families, should be permitted to have personal dealings with companies that have government related businesses.

For government officials or employees, a ban of at least 10 years before that can work for a company that has dealing with the government. I go to my quote of Lord Acton “power corrupts, total power corrupts totally”. We need to look at our local, county, state and federal level and unite to expose the relationships that exist that do not benefit the public but specific individuals at the expense of the public. Let us expose the relationships that deserved to be exposed and let people explain what is being done in the light of day. Like a light bulb in a New York tenement closet, let us see where the bugs scurry to.

This is not a Democrat or Republican party issue, it is both. Where are the champions of the people? Are our elected officials afraid to deal with the reality? If so, expose them but at the least, let us not be afraid to bring attention to them. We need people in office who will represent the interests of the people. You should be able to ask, regularly, are you comfortable with the job you elected officials are doing? Is there a meaningful checks and balance system in place? Not just lip service. We have been trained to accept because an official is either a Democrat or Republican, they will do a good job. As Ronald Reagan said, “trust but verify”. Shame on us if do not continually ask for an accounting, not a meaningless three time a year how we all are doing dinner meeting.

Both parties have fostered a do not ask how we are doing because, as a party loyalist you know we are doing the best for you after all we run the party. The Democrats have been dominated by the California and New York leadership extremists and the tech groups.

The Republicans are a little more locally centered but nonetheless are also guilty. I for one have had enough. You should get my support if you have earned it and continue to earn it every day, not just because you are of a particular party.

I invite anyone to contact me if interested in participating in a developing a working group focusing on discussing how to bring common sense to government, at all levels.

Do you really think any of the party regulars, in either party, really want the system to change?

As always. your thoughts and comments are appreciated. publisher@lostcreekguide. com

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November 4, 2020

History of Veteran’s Day

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An Act (52 Stat. 351; 5 U. S. Code, Sec. 87a) approved May 13, 1938, made the 11th of November in each year a legal holiday—a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as «Armistice Day.» Armistice Day was primarily a day set aside to honor veterans of World War I, but in 1954, after World War II had required the greatest mobilization of soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen in the Nation’s history; after American forces had fought aggression in Korea, the 83rd Congress, at the urging of the veterans service organizations, amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word «Armistice» and inserting in its place the word «Veterans.» With the approval of this legislation (Public Law 380) on June 1, 1954, November 11th became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.

Later that same year, on October 8th, President Dwight D. Eisenhower issued the first “Veterans Day Proclamation” which stated: “In order to insure proper and widespread observance of President Eisenhower signing HR7786, changing Armistice Day to Veterans Day. From left: Alvin J. King, Wayne this anniversary, all veterans, Richards, Arthur J. Connell, John T. Nation, Edward Rees, all veterans’ organizations, Richard L. Trombla, Howard W. Watts and the entire citizenry will wish to join hands in the common purpose. Toward this end, I am designating the Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs as Chairman of a Veterans Day National Committee, which shall include such other persons as the Chairman may select, and which will coordinate at the national level necessary planning for the observance. I am also requesting the heads of all departments and agencies of the Executive branch of the Government to assist the National Committee in every way possible.”

On that same day, President Eisenhower sent a letter to the Honorable Harvey V. Higley, Administrator of Veterans’ Affairs (VA), designating him as Chairman of the Veterans Day National Committee.

In 1958, the White House advised VA’s General Counsel that the 1954 designation of the VA Administrator as Chairman of the Veterans Day National Committee applied to all subsequent VA Administrators. Since March 1989 when VA was elevated to a cabinet level department, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs has served as the committee’s chairman.

The Uniform Holiday Bill (Public Law 90-363 (82 Stat. 250)) was signed on June 28, 1968, and was intended to ensure three-day weekends for Federal employees by celebrating four national holidays on Mondays: Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Columbus Day. It was thought that these extended weekends would encourage travel, recreational and cultural activities and stimulate greater industrial and commercial production. Many states did not agree with this decision and continued to celebrate the holidays on their original dates.

The first Veterans Day under the new law was observed with much confusion on October 25, 1971. It was quite apparent that the commemoration of this day was a matter of historic and patriotic significance to a great number of our citizens, and so on September 20th, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford signed Public Law 94-97 (89 Stat. 479), which returned the annual observance of Veterans Day to its original date of November 11, beginning in 1978.

This action supported the desires of the overwhelming majority of state legislatures, all major veterans service organizations and the American people.

Veterans Day continues to be observed on November 11, regardless of what day of the week on which it falls. The restoration of the observance of Veterans Day to November 11 not only preserves the historical significance of the date, but helps focus attention on the important purpose of Veterans Day: A celebration to honor America’s veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.

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Does That Candidate Deserve Your Vote?

Dave Kisker President, People United for Responsible Government A good friend likes to say that “when someone shows you who they are, believe them…”

Perhaps this is just a more personal way to observe that “actions speak louder than words”.

But, in either case, this principle should be part of how we decide to cast our votes, not only in this election, but always. As a lifelong registered Republican, I can confirm that it is often easier to take shelter with the rest of our tribal members and vote a straight “red” or “blue” ticket, independent of the candidates themselves. But, doing so ignores the urgent need that our country has for leadership based on the only “litmus test” that matters: integrity. For far too long, we have “settled” and stayed in line, despite the corruption and dishonesty that is so prevalent today. Simply saying “they all do it” is just not good enough anymore.

Here in Weld County, in Colorado and indeed, in the Country, we are challenged to choose integrity over the tribal colors.

Although there is a current effort at revisionism occurring, do those of us who live in State Senate District 23 really believe that the Republican candidate will protect our health, safety and welfare if elected to State office? After all, she has, as a County Commissioner, repeatedly approved heavy industrial operations that directly impact adjacent residents?

After minimizing the importance of emissions of toxic materials adjacent to schools? After collaborating with industrial cronies to attempt ex-parte communications out of the sight of citizens? After misusing funds contributed to a charitable organization?

She’s shown me enough. I KNOW who she is. My vote will go to her opponent, Sally Boccella.

The Weld County Commissioner District 3 race is another example. The Republican candidate has repeatedly shown us who she is. As when she claimed on Martin Luther King Day, 2019 that whites were once lynched in “almost equal numbers” as persons of color. Or, when she “accidentally” carried a concealed firearm to DIA in 2017. Is that supposed to be “responsible” gun ownership? Or, when, in 2015, she was the first “member of the public” to speak in favor of allowing Martin Marietta Materials to establish a massive concrete and asphalt operation directly adjacent to a neighborhood of over 100 homes and businesses, without regard to the health or financial impact on the neighbors? Crony capitalism at it worst.

She’s shown us who she is. If I were in District 3, my vote would go to her opponent, Mike Welch.

But, it’s not just the Republicans who show us their character. Democrat Senate candidate, John Hickenlooper has done the same thing. He’s demonstrated his disregard for ethics as he has violated the State’s gift ban numerous times, been found in contempt by the Independent Ethics Committee, and even used public funds for his defense. In addition, he started the trend towards accepting California standards for everything from emissions to auto restrictions. And, he’s even flipped on the issue of oil and gas. While his opponent, Cory Gardner is no doubt not perfect, in my opinion, I’ve seen enough from Hickenlooper—he’s showed me who he is. My vote goes to Gardner.

And, then we come to the President of the United States. Both candidates have clearly demonstrated who they are, and, in my opinion, neither meets the integrity standard.

Although one will certainly prevail, it will be without my help.

They won’t care. But I do. Do you?

Colorado Department of Ag Signs Agreement between USDA Natural Resources and the Colorado State Conservation Board

Broomfield, Colo. - The Colorado Department of Agriculture’s (CDA) Conservation Services Division is pleased to announce the signing of a five-year, $5 million agreement between the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Colorado State Conservation Board (CSCB), housed within CDA. The visionary agreement creates new employee roles to bring new voluntary conservation and regenerative agricultural assistance programs for agricultural producers to incorporate into their operations.

“We’ve had a good relationship with the Colorado Department of Agriculture and expanding our agreement for technical assistance funding helps us achieve our mutual goals for soil health and expand our focus to include urban agricultural producers and military veterans,” said Clint Evans, Colorado State Conservationist for NRCS. The new expansion of federal and state agency collaboration is an innovative and efficient initiative to make progress toward Colorado’s soil health and conservation goals addressed in the Colorado Water Plan and the state’s Greenhouse Gas Pollution Reduction Roadmap.

“Our state’s farmers and ranchers are leaders in the stewardship of Colorado’s agricultural land,” said Commissioner of Agriculture Kate Greenberg. “The fruits of this agreement will provide support to help them be successful in voluntary and incentive-based efforts to maintain and enhance the health of Colorado’s soil.”

Specifically, the funding will provide 75% support for 25 existing conservation jobs, and up to six new conservation jobs, throughout the state. The agreement also expands funding for existing conservation technical assistance jobs and will eventually add five new positions to support the CDA’s Soil Health Initiative. Further, it will create an Urban Agricultural Specialist within the Department of Agriculture to help small urban and peri-urban agricultural operations implement water and soil conservation practices and boost production.

For more information, please contact Cindy Lair, State Conservation Program Manager. ###COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE The Colorado Department of Agriculture exists to support the state’s agriculture industry and serve the people of Colorado through regulation, advocacy and education. Our mission is to strengthen and advance Colorado agriculture, promote a safe and high-quality food supply, protect consumers, and foster responsible stewardship of the environment and natural resources.

USDA NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE (NRCS) NRCS is a federal agency committed to helping private landowners care and make healthy choices for the land and water, while using them productively. Through voluntary incentive-based programs, the NRCS works directly with farmers, ranchers, forest owners and other land stewards to provide technical expertise and financial assistance to make conservation work on private lands. For more information about NRCS, please visit www. co.nrcs.usda.gov.

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By Linda Meyer November 3 is coming fast, and if you have not already done so, VOTE!!

Of course our national election is very important, but there are also state and local elected positions on the ballot, as well as amendments to our state constitution. There are also local town elections and school bond issues on the ballot. Some of these items make create a tax increase, so pay special attention to those. In my opinion, anything ballot measure that concerns safety (such as fire departments, police) or education are generally worth voting for, even if it means a tax increase.

Please research all of the issues and every candidate, and make an informed decision. I vote for people, based where they stand on various issues relative to my beliefs. Most households should have received the 2020 “State Ballot Information Booklet”, also known as the Blue Book, in the mail. It explains all of the state-wide propositions and amendments. I have always found it to be very helpful in looking at both sides of an issue. The booklet also has information on judges who will be on the ballot. The Weld County Clerk’s Office also mailed out a booklet with additional information on ballot measures within Weld County.

If you are voting by mail, be sure to allow at least one week for your ballot to be delivered. I believe October 26 is the last day to mail your ballot. Please double check you have the proper amount of postage on the envelope, to make sure it will be delivered on time to be counted.

If you want to vote in person on election day, Keenesburg Town Hall will be open 7 am to 7 pm.

There is a ballot drop-off box at the Hudson Library. According to Weld County’s website, it will be available until 7 pm on November 3.

Want additional information?

Weld County information: https://www.weldgov.com/maps/votinglocations/ , or call 970-304-6525 Adams County information: https://www.adamsvotes.com/ , or call 720-523-6500 Morgan County information: https://morgancounty.colorado.gov/elections-department , or call 970-542-3521, Option 5 I hope after the election we can go back to being kind and considerate with everyone around us. Over the last twenty years or so, our country has become so divisive. I feel like a lot of our world is broken; our communities aren’t quite the same. People don’t respect other people’s possessions or opinions like they used to.

Remember when the two conversation topics to avoid were politics and religion? Now it seems like politics is all we hear about on the news. There is a lot of blaming going on – without offering solutions. Congress used to work together, across party lines. Now when a Republican and a Democrat work together on a bill, it becomes big news and everyone is surprised they could work together for a common goal.

We are much more alike than we are different. We breathe the same air, we need to eat to survive, we love our families (even if we act like we don’t), and we all know how to smile and laugh at a good joke. Most of us are immigrants to North America, whether our family has been here three hundred years, or three weeks.

As a pastor, I try to see the good in people. I hope we can find a way to put away our differences and work together again, and to be friendly to other people again. Let’s bring back the days of working together with our neighbors, and build a better community.

Thanks for reading, and remember to VOTE!!

Linda

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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 Colorado Crisis Hotline: 1-844-493-TALK (1-844-493-8255) Trevor Project (LGBTQIA+ Youth): 866-488-7386 Mental Health of Colorado: https://www.mentalhealthcolorado.org/ Farm Aid Farmer Hotline: 1-800-FARM-AID (1-800-327-6243)

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Colorado Parks and Wildlife Invites Public to U.S. GDP Grew 33.1% in Third Quarter, Nominate Properties, Share Ideas for Future State Parks Fastest Expansion Ever DENVER - As Colorado Parks and Wildlife opens Fishers Peak State Park for a limited “sneak

by JOHN CARNEY The U.S. economy grew at the fastest pace ever recorded in the third quarter, expanding at an annualized pace of 33.1 percent, the U.S. Commerce Department said Thursday.

The economic rebound means the U.S. recovered significant ground following the record-breaking collapse of output due to lockdowns intended to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

Despite the third-quarter gains, the economy is still 3.5 percent smaller than it was as the year began.

Economists had expected the economy to grow 30.9 percent, according to Econoday.

Some economists, however, had been expecting a bigger expansion following the release this week of positive data in recent news on durable good data and international trade. The Atlanta Fed’s GDPNow had third-quarter growth at 37 percent.

The third-quarter GDP gain was fueled by a record 40.7 percent increase in consumer spending. Business investment surged 20.3 percent during the quarter, reflecting a 70.1 percent jump in investment in equipment. The housing market is booming: residential investment grew at a rate of 59.3 percent.

The standard formula for calculating GDP in the U.S. annualizes the quarterly changes, which can exaggerate the changes. Absent annualization, the economy grew at 7.4 percent in the third quarter, by far the largest quarterly gain in records that began just after World War II. The previous record was 1950’s 16.7 percent rate of growth, a 3.9 percent quarterly gain.

The third-quarter growth follows a 31.4 percent decline in the second quarter, a 9 percent contraction on a quarterly basis, and a five percent annualized (1.3 percent nonannualized) contraction in the first quarter.

The economy is still expanding, albeit at a slower pace. Economists expect the economy will grow in the fourth quarter but still register a contraction for the full-year.

–The Associated Press contributed to this report.

peek” recreation opportunity, the agency continues to look ahead for future state park opportunities. Demand for accessible outdoor spaces remains high in the state, and CPW invites Coloradans to share their ideas for properties or partnerships that may become the next Colorado state park.

“Our state parks, along with other public lands in Colorado, continue to see record visitation,” said Dan Prenzlow, director of Colorado Parks and Wildlife. “This year during the pandemic, we’ve seen even more explosive growth in park attendance, which proves the importance of providing these outdoor spaces to Coloradans and our visitors.”

State parks offer important places for outdoor recreation while benefiting local economies, public health, and quality of life. CPW is committed to providing a quality state parks system, which includes the opportunity to grow the The Arkansas Headwaters Recreation Area is a linsystem and provide additional access ear recreation area that follows the Arkansas River opportunities for our residents and visifor 152 miles from the high mountains near Leadtors. ville, Colorado, to Lake Pueblo. There are a number of highways and roads entering the valley, providing “Knowing how important these spaces access to Gold Medal waters, world-class rafting, are to Colorado residents, we invite them camping, picnicking, wildlife watching and more. to share with us the lands and outdoor spaces they would like to see be a part of the state park system,” said Prenzlow. “We’re opening up the opportunity to lend your voice in finding unique places that just may become one of our next state parks.”

When sharing ideal properties and the needs for our future parks, we ask that nominations submitted include opportunities that: • Provide outstanding nature-based recreation • Conserve natural resources • Meet Colorado’s needs • Provide community value • Support a financially sustainable system Additional details on these five key criteria can be found on the CPW’s Future State Parks webpage. Nomination instructions as well as the Nomination form can also be found on the page. A story map to help visualize opportunities across the state is also available to inform nominations for Colorado’s future state parks. For additional information on how you can help Colorado live life outside, visit cpw.state.co.us.

UWWC CAHPS to Enc Vet’s Homelessness

2020 has been a dismal and unprecedented year due to COVID-19. However, we have some good news to share. Homelessness is being eliminated in northern Colorado one person at a time, especially among the homeless veteran population.

By the end of 2021, United Way of Weld County, in partnership with over 40 partner agencies, hopes to end veteran homelessness in Weld and Larimer counties. We will do this by utilizing the Coordinated Assessment and Housing Placement System (CAHPS), which UWWC facilitates by employing the staff member responsible for the coordination of these 40-plus partner agencies. The system provides streamlined and equitable access for northern Coloradoans who are experiencing homelessness. CAHPS is a collaborative effort, relying on numerous agencies in Weld and Larimer counties to achieve success. The success of the program since 2016 has been amazing. Below is a story showing an example of the success of CAHPS. Marcus, an Air Force veteran, had been stably housed for years. Following a stroke, Marcus not only lost the use of the left side of his body, but also his housing. Confined to a wheel chair, he was forced to sleep on the streets. As things got worse for Marcus, he began to lose hope and eventually stopped trying to meet even his most basic needs.

Through CAHPS, Marcus was assessed to determine his level of vulnerability. Based on his score, it was determined that without housing he had a high likelihood of dying while homeless. Marcus was connected, through CAHPS, with permanent housing and the medical health care he needed.

Under the old system, Marcus would have been placed on a waitlist and likely would have waited years to come to the top of the list. Considering his high level of medical needs, it is very probable that Marcus would not have been able to survive this long. Instead, with CAHPS, Marcus was able to access housing within months and now is stably housed, health and happy.

Since February 2016, 406 veterans have found stable housing through CAHPS. In April 2017, we rolled out CAHPS for single adults experiencing homelessness and 252 single adults have been housed.

Since March 2018, 241 families have found stable housing because of CAHPS. The CAHPS process started with youth in January 2019, and 11 youth have found stable housing.

Dan Dennie is a former UWWC board member who was always impressed at United Way of Weld County’s efforts to help people become more self-sufficient.

“But as a 21-year veteran of the Air Force, I’m even more impressed by their efforts to assist veterans,” Dennie says. “While I knew that Weld County was home to many veterans, I had no idea that there were so many homeless veterans. Often, when a veteran leaves the military, they have difficulty adjusting to a new life with struggles of finding employment that matches their military experience, demands on their finances that they are not accustomed to and a lack of real interviewing experience. Unfortunately, these struggles all too often result in difficulty finding meaningful employment and permanent housing. And as a fellow veteran, it makes my heart happy to know that through CAHPS over 400 veterans have found a real home.”

CAHPS does not work alone. CAHPS is a partnership and a collaboration. It is 40 agencies and organizations across Weld and Larimer counties working together to house individuals and families experiencing homelessness. As the CAHPS coordinator, I am honored to work with so many providers that care so much about our homeless populations and are willing to go above and beyond to help them find stable housing.

In order to continue to do the work we do, we can’t do it alone. UWWC will not continue to survive as a nonprofit in Weld County and do this work without contributions and community support. Please consider donating or volunteering to UWWC. Call us at (970) 353-4300 or go to unitedway-weld.org for more information.

Summer Garcia is the CAHPS coordinator. Dan Dennie is a Greeley resident and former chairman of the board of directors for United Way of Weld County.

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Stone Age Fair – Sunrise Wyoming Fund Raising Event in Hartville, Wyoming for the Powars II Paleoindian Site

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During the three-day weekend at the Sunrise Mine facility, where the Stone Age Fair -Sunrise Edition archeology event was hosted by the Western Plains Historic Preservation Association (WPHPA), a fundraising event to support the Powars II site and preserve the memorabilia of Dr. George Frison was also hosted. The event was held on Saturday evening at the Miners & Stockman’s Steakhouse & Spirits restaurant and bar in Hartville, Wyoming. Now for those who do not know Hartville, Wyoming, it is the oldest, existing incorporated town in Wyoming and the bar is the oldest in Wyoming. Now Hartville is not a very big town, well under 100 people live there, but the Miner’s & Stockman’s restaurant is a first-class steak house and spirits establishment. The size of the group that Saturday night certainly taxed the restaurant and the staff, but the food was superb, and the staff was great. George and Geri Zeimens were the evening hosts, with Keenesburg, Colorado resident Andy Coca, President of the Longmont Archeology Society acting as the auctioneer. Andy played, literally, double duty as he and Jon Voight, owner of the Sunrise Mine property played a duet for entertainment. The event was a success and raised money to support the preservation efforts at the Paleoindian site. Bob Grand of the Lost Creek Guide of Keenesburg, Colorado, took photos at the fund raiser as well as the actual Stone Age Fair – Sunrise Edition. They can all be viewed on www.ourtowncolorado.com The site has free access, so enjoy.

Gardner Statement on Amy Coney Barrett’s Confirmation

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) released the following statement after he voted to confirm Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court: “I am confident that Justice Amy Coney Barrett will protect the Constitution, uphold the rule of law, and refuse to legislate from the bench,” said Senator Gardner.

“Today I was proud to vote to confirm this exceptionally qualified jurist who respects the proper role of the Judiciary, and I look forward to her service to our country on the U.S. Supreme Court.”

Gardner met with Judge Barrett last month where they discussed the proper role of the Judiciary, her record as a federal appellate judge, and her extensive academic work.

Cory Gardner is a member of the U.S. Senate serving Colorado. He sits on the Energy & Natural Resources Committee, the Foreign Relations Committee, the Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee, and is the Chairman of the Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy.

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Colorado Limits Gatherings to 10 People From no More than Two Households as Coronavirus Spike Continues Previously, Coloradans were allowed to gather in groups of up to 25 people with no limit on how many households those people could be from.

Jesse Paul The Colorado Sun Colorado health officials on Friday issued an order limiting gatherings in the state to no more than 10 people from two separate households in an effort to slow rising coronavirus cases and hospitalizations.

The order goes into effect immediately and lasts for at least 30 days.

Previously, Coloradans were allowed to gather in groups of up to 25 people with no limit on how many households those people could be from.

“We are asking all Coloradans to act with an abundance of caution to reverse these worrying trends,” Jill Hunsaker Ryan, executive director of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, said in a written statement. “Right now, the virus is spreading when people from multiple households attend gatherings. We need to keep gatherings smaller and with people from fewer households — we are asking everyone to ‘shrink their bubble’ to reduce the spread.” Ryan asked Coloradans to “take every effort to reduce contact with members of other households.”

“If you can work remotely, please do so to reduce contact with other individuals,” she said. “Taking action now can prevent your loved ones from getting sick, and help us save lives and avoid stricter public health orders in the future.”

MORE: Colorado has had coronavirus spikes before. Here’s why the current one could be different.

There is no limit on gatherings of members of the same household. But people can forget about gathering in parks, backyards or indoors with a few other couples to socialize — at least for the time being. Same thing goes for multiple families that want to get together, even though there are more than 10 people gathering.

Colorado’s daily case numbers are higher than they’ve ever been and the state’s sevenday test positivity rate, at 5.8%, is at its highest level since June. Hospitalizations, meanwhile, are at their highest level since May 21.

Dr. Rachel Herlihy, Colorado’s top epidemiologist, has warned that if the trend is not reversed, the state’s intensive-care hospital bed capacity could be surpassed in the coming months.

Denver, as well as Adams and Arapahoe counties, last week enacted new restrictions aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19. The three counties have experienced among the highest spike in the disease.

Denver now requires mask-wearing outdoors, while Adams County ordered alcohol sales at restaurants and bars to end at 10 p.m. and Arapahoe County ordered restaurants and bars to stop selling alcohol at 11 p.m.

The new statewide order on gatherings didn’t provide specifics on what penalties violators could face, only that there could be sanctions.

“This order will be enforced by all appropriate legal means,” the order said. “Local authorities are encouraged to determine the best course of action to encourage maximum compliance. Failure to comply with this order could result in penalties, including jail time, and fines, and may also be subject to discipline on a professional license based upon the applicable practice act.”

MORE: Read the order.

Counties that are in Gov. Jared Polis’ “protect our neighbors” status are automatically exempt. Those include Gunnison, Gipin, Rio Blanco and Moffat counties. (Mesa County’s “protect-our-neighbors” status was downgraded this week because of its rising caseload.)

Colorado’s 60 other counties are in the “safer-at-home” phase and their residents must abide by the gathering limitations.

There are a host of exemptions for athletics, restaurants, retail, manufacturing, health care settings, offices, critical businesses and government entities, schools, universities and places of worship.

The new gatherings order essentially only applies to social gatherings outside of a business or office setting.

The order was issued days after Polis sidestepped questions about statewide action he may take to limit spread of COVID-19, instead calling for targeted restrictions.

“It’s acting to contain the virus where it is at a moment in time,” he said Tuesday in endorsing local approaches to stopping the disease’s spread. “… There’s different measures at different times in different places depending on the conditions.”

The new order from CDPHE was unveiled in a news release. Polis’ regular Friday coronavirus briefing was moved because of wildfires impacting the state.

Colorado Proud Recipe of the Month

Broomfield, Colo. - Butternut squash takes the main stage for November’s Colorado Proud Recipe of the month! Grown throughout Northern Colorado, the butternut has a beige color and is shaped somewhat like an oblong bell or vase with a fine textured, orange flesh with a sweet, nutty flavor. Typically, the more orange the squash, the riper it is, meaning it will likely be drier and a little sweeter.

Butternut squash is high in vitamins A, B6, and C, folate, magnesium, fiber, riboflavin, phosphorus, and potassium. That’s a serious nutritional power-packed veggie.

According to the Colorado Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association, uncooked winter squash keeps very well for weeks, and even months, in the refrigerator. Cooked winter squash freezes well and is convenient to use in recipes throughout the year. Find Colorado winter squash at your local grocery store, farmers’ market or at restaurants across the state.

Chef Jason Morse of 5280 Culinary provides a savory and sweet take on butternut squash for Colorado Proud’s November recipe of the month. “There is absolutely nothing like the smell of Thanksgiving and these tasty glazed squash nuggets are like one huge holiday celebration topped with marshmallows,” said Chef Jason.

Candied Butternut Squash

Chef Jason K. Morse, C.E.C., 5280 Culinary, LLC and Ace Hardware Grill Expert Serves 6-8 People Prep time: 15 Minutes | Cook time: 30-45 minutes Prep Directions: Follow all prep instructions in the prep notes and store all prepped food in containers until needed Cooking Directions: Turn on the oven to 400˚. While the oven is heating, add a 10” cast iron skillet.

In a large mixing bowl add the large diced butternut squash pieces. Add the oil, salt, pepper and BBQ rub and mix well.

Once the oven is hot, carefully add the seasoned squash to the skillet and cook at 400˚ for 15-20 minutes or until pieces are tender. Stir if needed to help caramelize all sides of the pieces.

While the squash is cooking mix together the butter, syrup, vanilla, sugar, cinnamon and allspice.

Once the pieces are tender, carefully pour the butter mixture over them and mix well.

Cook at 400˚ for another 10 minutes to reduce the sauce.

Carefully top the butternut pieces with the marshmallows and cook for 5-7 minutes or until the marshmallows are cooked to your preference.

Using heat resistant gloves or hot pads, carefully remove the cast iron skillet. Allow to cool for 3 minutes.

Serve and devour!

Enjoy with a glass of Colorado wine such as Carlson Vineyards NSFW White Blend from Carlson Vineyards in Palisade, CO. Visit www.coloradoproud.org for a complete list of recipes. ### Colorado Proud is a program of the Colorado Department of Agriculture that promotes food and agricultural products grown, raised or made in Colorado. The program’s 2,900 members include growers, processors, schools, restaurants and retailers statewide. coloradoproud.org

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Several Counties Move To Tighter Restrictions As Coronavirus Cases Rise

By Claire Cleveland Five counties, including Adams, Denver and Arapahoe, with high rates of positive tests, case counts and hospitalizations are enacting tighter restrictions to stymie the spread of the coronavirus, as COVID-19 cases rise across the state.

On Sunday, cases hit a record high with more than 2,100 reported. As of Tuesday, Oct. 27, the 7-day average rate on new cases was 1,377 cases and the rate of positive tests was 7.69 percent. More than 1,400 new cases were reported by the state, with 538 people hospitalized.

Last week, the state health department issued an order limiting personal gatherings to no more than 10 people, from no more than two households. Several counties have taken steps to re-institute restrictions, but all are counting on residents to take individual action to prevent a return to April’s statewide shutdown.

Adams County has seen “skyrocketing” cases and moved from Level 2 to 3, which takes effect Hart Van Denburg/CPR NewsThe City and County of Denver’s free, drive-up COVID-19 testing facility at the 5 p.m. Wednesday.

Pepsi Center on June 23, 2020.

That’s the secondhighest level available; the next tightest would be the stay-at-home order issues this spring. Restaurants and retail will be limited to 25 percent capacity and gyms can only offer outdoor or virtual services, as compared to Level 2 when 50 percent capacity was permitted for most businesses.

Denver is also moving to Safer At Home Level 3, while Arapahoe, Otero and Crowley counties are all moving to Safer at Home Level 2, which restricts restaurant and indoor event capacity, indoor events to 100 people, outdoor events to 175 people and outdoor recreation activities like gathering in a park to 10 people. The restrictions in Otero and Crowley counties will kick in on Friday. On Monday, Mesa County moved to Safer At Home Level 1 and La Plata moved to Safer At Home Level 2, according to state reports.

Pueblo County is at risk of moving to Safer at Home Level 3 as well, as the county’s twoweek cumulative incident rate is at 337 cases. Pueblo Public Health Director Randy Evetts said a stay-at-home order is “not inevitable” but the county’s numbers are “trending in that direction.”

Gardner Secures New Certainty for CO Health Providers

At Gardner’s Request, HHS Changes Reporting Requirements That Could Disadvantage Rural Hospitals

Washington, D.C.– The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued a revision to its reporting requirements for providers that have received Provider Relief Fund (PRF) payments, after U.S. Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) and 30 of his U.S. Senate colleagues raised concerns with HHS Secretary Alex Azar about the requirements having the potential to create financial hardships and uncertainty for hospitals across the country, especially those operating in rural areas.

“In the midst of the COVID19 pandemic, our health care providers need more certainty, not less. The CARES Act, enacted in March 2020, established the PRF to reimburse eligible health care providers for health care-related expenses and lost revenues attributable to the coronavirus. Hospitals and other providers received funds and have budgeted accordingly,”Senator Gardner and his colleagues wrote. “However, we are still in the midst of a pandemic and providers continue to face uncertainty in terms of loss of revenue from delayed procedures and care as well as increased expenses related to COVID-19.”

The full text of the letter is available here and below: Dear Secretary Azar: We write today with concern regarding the Post-Payment Notice of Reporting Requirements published on September 19, 2020. We have grave concerns this change in reporting requirements for funds received from the Provider Relief Fund (PRF) will create uncertainty and financial hardship for hospitals in our states, particularly in rural areas. In the midst of the COVID19 pandemic, our health care providers need more certainty, not less.

The CARES Act, enacted in March 2020, established the PRF to reimburse eligible health care providers for health care-related expenses and lost revenues attributable to the coronavirus. Hospitals and other providers received funds and have budgeted accordingly. However, we are still in the midst of a pandemic and providers continue to face uncertainty in terms of loss of revenue from delayed procedures and care as well as increased expenses related to COVID 19.

Based upon the impact of these changes to access to health care, we urge you to carefully consider any policies that disproportionately affect rural and safety net hospitals. ### Cory Gardner is a member of the U.S. Senate serving Colorado. He sits on the Energy & Natural Resources Committee, the Foreign Relations Committee, the Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee, and is the Chairman of the Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy.

Watch for Wildlife, Avoid Collisions During Daylight Saving Time

DENVER - Changing your clocks with your driving habits during daylight saving time can help prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions. Wildlife experts advise drivers that wildlife is on the move so be aware, drive with caution, and slow down especially at night.

This Sunday, Nov. 1, marks the end of daylight saving time in Colorado. This means drivers will set their clocks back an hour, see dusk earlier, and witness more wild animals migrating to their wintering habitats during rush hour traffic on highways.

As the sunlight fades during high-volume commutes, Colorado Parks and Wildlife asks drivers to stay alert and share roads with wildlife. Autumn is peak seasonal mating and migration for many species, so drivers should watch for wildlife as they begin to experience darker commutes.

As the sunlight fades during high-volume commutes, stay alert “We all want to move and share roads with wildlif e. around safely, humans and wildlife alike,” said District Wildlife Manager Devin Duval, who oversees the Vail area. “With colder weather, big game species are moving to lower ground, which is where most of the state’s roads and communities are found, so we encourage drivers to be mindful of wildlife.”

The Colorado Department of Transportation also advises motorists to stay vigilant, drive with caution and slow down, especially now that several snowstorms have taken place and pushed wildlife from the high country into lower elevations.

“Big game like deer, elk and moose are making their way to the terrain where they can more easily find food and water,” said CDOT Wildlife Program Manager Jeff Peterson.

“In Colorado, approximately 4,000 wildlife-vehicle collisions are reported each year. The seasonal movements of these animals can cause increased wildlife-vehicle collisions if drivers are unaware more wildlife is on or near the roadways.”

In an effort to decrease the number of wildlife-vehicle collisions in Colorado, CDOT has collaborated with CPW to study, gather data and construct migration structures designed for wildlife to safely cross busy highways. Migration structures include wildlife overpasses, underpasses, escape ramps, and wildlife guards and high fences along highways.

One successful wildlife transportation solution is the Colorado Highway 9 Wildlife Crossing Project. In 2016, CDOT in cooperation with CPW and many other partners completed Colorado’s first-of-its-kind wildlife overpass and underpass system on Highway 9 between Green Mountain Reservoir and Kremmling. This innovative solution to keep wildlife off a busy road resulted in a 90 percent reduction in wildlife-vehicle collisions in that area. To learn more about wildlife crossings in Colorado, visit codot.gov.

Although Colorado is working to construct more safe passageways for wildlife on highways, motorists still play a critical role in preventing wildlife-vehicle collisions. CPW and CDOT offer several precautions that should be followed year-round, but especially during the fall daylight saving time change.

• Slow down. Moderate speeds maintain a driver’s reaction time and allow an appropriate response to animals on or near roads.

• Stay alert. Pay close attention to the roadway, particularly between dusk and dawn.

• Scan ahead. Watch for movement and shining eyes along roadsides.

• Obey traffic signs. Many highways have wildlife warning signs intended to alert motorists of known wildlife movement areas. Though incidents can happen anywhere, transportation authorities attempt to reduce the number of wildlife-vehicle collisions by posting signage and lowering speeds in areas where wildlife are active.

• Always wear a seat belt. Unfortunately, not every collision is avoidable, and the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration states that the risk of serious injury and death in a crash is reduced by half when seat belts are worn.

Drivers involved in a wildlife-vehicle collision should report the accident to the Colorado State Patrol by calling *CSP (star key and 277).

For more information about wildlife and Colorado highways, visit www.cpw.state.co.us or www.codot.gov/programs/environmental/wildlife.

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Gardner Applauds $6 Million Investment from USDA to Expand Rural Broadband in Northwest Colorado

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, applauded the announcement that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is awarding $6 million to expand rural broadband service in Northwest Colorado. The funding will be provided to Yampa Valley Electric Association through USDA’s ReConnect program to increase access to reliable and affordable high-speed internet, which is expected to connect 553 people, 27 farms, 27 businesses and three post offices to high-speed broadband internet in Moffat, Rio Blanco, Routt, Grand, and Eagle counties in Northwest Colorado.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has laid bare the digital divide that exists in many of our rural communities, and it’s more important than ever to keep Colorado residents connected to reliable and speedy broadband, no matter which corner of the state they happen to live in,” said Senator Gardner. “The people that live in Northwest Colorado are some of the toughest and most resilient people I know and they deserve the same access to high-speed broadband as other regions of the state. I will continue working to ensure all of Colorado is connected.”

The funding for this project was made possible in part by the 2018 Farm Bill, which authorized USDA’s ReConnect program at $600 million with Gardner’s support. It comes in addition to the $6.3 million in funding to from USDA to expand broadband in Southwest Colorado earlier this month.

Background: • In July 2020, Gardner introduced the DEPLOY Broadband Act, which appropriates $6.5 billion to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for broadband buildout in unserved areas.

• After a hearing held by the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Gardner called for greater broadband access in unserved and underserved areas in Colorado.

• Gardner called for a concentrated effort to make rural broadband a reality on the Senate floor in May 2020.

• In April 2020, Colorado healthcare providers received more than $850,000 from the FCC through the CARES Act for telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic.

• In an April 2020 op-ed, Gardner wrote about the need to provide broadband for rural communities.

• In March 2020, the Senate Commerce Committee passed the ACCESS BROADBAND Act, bipartisan legislation Gardner introduced to establish a single point of contact office to streamline management and oversight of federal broadband resources across multiple agencies.

• In December 2019, the Senate Commerce Committee passed Gardner’s measure to provide substantial funding for rural broadband by ensuring at least 10 percent of the sale from a C-band spectrum would be allocated for rural buildout in unserved and underserved areas.

Cory Gardner is a member of the U.S. Senate serving Colorado. He sits on the Energy & Natural Resources Committee, the Foreign Relations Committee, the Commerce, Science, & Transportation Committee, and is the Chairman of the Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy.

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November 4, 2020

Alert: Daylight Switch Increases Crash Risk

Annual “Fall Back” means sun glare for the AM commute, darkness for the PM commute, and potential for drowsy drivers.

DENVER (Oct. 29, 2020) - The end of Daylight Saving Time brings with it much more than just an extra hour of sleep this coming Sunday. In fact, the seasonal shift in our sleep patterns, combined with new lighting conditions during morning and evening commutes, significantly increase the risk of a car crash for several weeks following the switchover.

“Shorter days mean many of us will drive more in the dark, especially 9-5 commuters,” said AAA Colorado spokesman Skyler McKinley. “That’s a problem, in part, because we’ve gotten used to nearly eight months of daylight during the evening commute. That all changes now. Sunset is one of the most challenging times to drive, as your eyes must frequently adjust to increasing darkness.”

AAA recommends that motorists prepare for night driving by reducing speed and increasing following distances, ensuring that headlights and taillights are operational, and getting plenty of rest before driving.

Behavioral Changes Increase Risk Paradoxically, even though we should be gaining an hour of sleep, the disruption to our sleep patterns helps drive fatigue-related crashes.

Researchers at Stanford University and Johns Hopkins University, in partnership with the Insurance Bureau of British Columbia, found that changes in motorist behavior as Daylight Saving Time ends fundamentally increase crashes following the time change.

Why? Initially, people stay up later than usual, anticipating they’ll get an extra hour of sleep, and end up driving drowsy.

The broader disruption to our body’s sleep/wake cycle and circadian rhythm, meanwhile, can last up to two weeks.

Sleep-deprived drivers cause more than 6,400 deaths and 50,000 debilitating injuries on American roadways each year, per the National Sleep Foundation.

Symptoms of drowsy driving can include trouble keeping eyes open, drifting from lanes, or not remembering the last few miles driven. Alarmingly, however, more than half of drivers involved in fatigue-related crashes experienced no symptoms before falling asleep behind the wheel.

“Your body can’t always warn you that you’re too tired to drive,” McKinley said. “The only safe bet is making sure you get enough sleep.”

Research from the 2016 AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety report on sleep deprivation and motor vehicle crashes shows that missing just one to two hours of sleep in a 24-hour period nearly doubles crash risk. All told, drowsy driving contributes to more than one in five fatal crashes on U.S. roadways each year.

Additional data from the 2017 AAA Traffic Safety Culture Index show that more than 95 percent of motorists consider drowsy driving “completely unacceptable” – and yet, three in ten Americans admitted to driving when they were too tired to keep their eyes open at least once in the past month.

“America’s problems with drowsy driving stem from this ‘Do as I say, not as I do’ mindset,” McKinley said. “The end of Daylight Saving Time gives us a good reason to review our driving habits, especially because traffic death rates are three times greater at night than during the day. Get enough rest, and be mindful of everyone on the roads – other drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. The pandemic demands that we do everything we can to protect our first responders and maintain hospital capacity by preventing crashes.”

AAA Colorado offers the following tips to help drivers avoid potential crashes: • Rest up. Your crash risk goes way up whenever you get fewer than seven hours of sleep. If you do begin to feel drowsy while driving, pull over immediately and rest or call a family member or friend for assistance.

• Be prepared for morning/afternoon sun glare. Sun glare in the morning or late afternoon can cause temporary blindness. To reduce the glare, wear high-quality sunglasses and use your car’s sun visors. Use of the night setting on rear-view mirrors can reduce glare from headlights approaching from the rear.

• Care for your car. Keep headlights, tail lights, signal lights, and windows (inside and out) clean.

• Ensure headlights are properly aimed. Misaimed headlights blind other drivers and reduce visibility.

• Keep headlights on low beams when following another vehicle, so other drivers are not blinded. Turn off your high beams when there’s traffic in the oncoming lane.

• Reduce your speed and increase your following distances. It is more difficult to judge other vehicles’ speeds and distances at night.

• Be mindful of pedestrians and crosswalks. Yield the right of way to pedestrians in crosswalks and do not pass vehicles stopped at crosswalks.

AAA Tips for Pedestrians and Bicyclists • Cross only at intersections. Look left, right, and left again and only cross when it is clear. Cross at the corner – not in the middle of the street or between parked cars.

• Avoid walking in and near traffic when there are no sidewalks or crosswalks. If you have to walk on a road that does not have sidewalks, walk facing traffic • Evaluate the distance and speed of oncoming traffic before you step out into the street.

• Wear bright colors or reflective clothing if you are walking or biking near traffic at night. Carry a flashlight when walking in the dark.

• Avoid distracted walking and biking, including looking at your phone, wearing headphones, or listening to music.

• Bicycle lights are a must-have item for safe night riding, especially during the winter months when it gets dark earlier.

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Judicial Watch: Briefing Memo Shows Democratic Lobbying Firm Met with U.S. Officials in Ukraine in February 2019, Discussed Burisma Holdings (Washington, DC) – Judicial Watch announced today that it received 116 pages of records from the State Department which includes a briefing checklist of a February 22, 2019, meeting in Kyiv between then-U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch and Sally Painter, co-founder and chief operating officer of Blue Star Strategies, a Democratic lobbying firm which was hired by Burisma Holdings to combat corruption allegations.

The briefing checklist notes that Painter also planned to meet with Foreign Commercial Service (FCS) Officer Martin Claessens “regarding the Burisma Group energy company.”

(Painter was implicated in the Clinton-era fundraising scandal exposed by Judicial Watch that involved the alleged sale of seats on Commerce Department trade missions to Democratic National Committee donors.)

The records were obtained by Judicial Watch in response to a FOIA lawsuit filed in January 2020 seeking records of communications from the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv mentioning Burisma (Judicial Watch v. U.S. Department of State (No. 1:20-cv-00229)).

At the time of the meeting, Hunter Biden, son of former Vice President Joe Biden, was serving on the board of directors for Burisma Holdings, a Ukrainian energy firm. Hunter Biden served on the board of Burisma until April 2019.

The records obtained by Judicial Watch also include a May 18, 2016, email from a redacted sender to Amos Hochstein, senior advisor to Vice President Joe Biden on international energy affairs, under the subject “Burisma News Devon Archer.”

The email includes links to two articles, one by the New York Post on May 12, 2016, which detail how Archer, a business partner of Hunter Biden and also a member of the Burisma board of directors, had been arrested on suspicion of securities fraud in a “$60 million scam that ripped off impoverished South Dakota Sioux and others.”

The records also include several emails in which officials in the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv closely monitored media and social media reaction to John Solomon’s reporting for The Hill on Yovanovitch and Ukraine corruption. Individuals whose statements were flagged included Dan Bongino, Sean Hannity, Rush Limbaugh, Jack Posobiec, and Rudy Giuliani, as well as Ukrainian journalists and politicians.

A March 23, 2019, email from a redacted sender to several Kyiv embassy officials, including Yovanovitch and Acting Deputy Chief of Mission George Kent, cites a Dan Bongino tweet reacting to Solomon’s reporting.

The email reads: “Host of the Dan Bongino Podcast and Fox News Contributor Dan Bongino (with nearly a million Twitter followers) tweeted about 20-30 minutes ago (in a string of separate tweets): They knew, The entire time. #MediaBias Marie Yovanovitch George Kent Yuriy Lutsenko Scrhiy Leshchenko Fusion GPS Joe Biden Hunter Biden Burisma Devon Archer The most important piece you can read today: “Top Ukrainian justice official says US ambassador gave him a do-not prosecute list” (link to earlier Hill article) I’ll explain more on my show Monday.

A March 22, 2019, email from a redacted sender to several Kyiv embassy officials, including Yovanovitch and Kent, notes: “@JackPosobiec of One America News Network (with about 440 thousand followers) tweeted about 15 minutes ago: “U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, Maria (sic) Yovanovitch, an Obama holdover, has told U.S. Embassy employees and Ukrainian officials that they need not pay attention to Trump since he is going to be impeached.”

The email continues: “(This appears to be in the line stated by (Joe) DiGenova on the air with Hannity a couple days ago; just flagging that it is being recirculated now by a Twitter user with a large number of followers, in case it leads to new press inquiries in DC, etc).”

A March 22, 2019, email from a redacted sender to sender to several Kyiv embassy officials, including Yovanovitch and Kent, cites a tweet from Giuliani: “See tweet below from Rudy Giuliani, directing people to content released by Dan Bongino (host of The Dan Bongino Podcast and a Fox News Contributor, per his Twitter profile). The Dan Bongino video is an hour long, I’ll try to skim through and get key points now….”

The email then quotes the tweet in which Giuliani writes: “Pay attention to @dbongino for an analysis of some real collusion between Hillary, Kerry and Biden people colluding with Ukrainian operatives to make money and affect 2016 election.”

The email then cites a tweet in response to Giuliani’s in which Bongino writes: “Joe Biden is going to have A LOT of explaining to do regarding Ukraine. A LOT.” “These new documents show anti-Trump State Department knew about the shady Biden-Burisma connections and were desperate to monitor conservative critics of Biden,” said Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton.

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on May 20, 2020, voted to subpoena Blue Star Strategies as part of its investigation into Hunter Biden’s role on the Burisma board. Committee Chairman Ron Johnson (R-WI) is also seeking depositions from Painter and Blue Star CEO Karen Tramontano. Painter was a senior adviser in the Clinton administration.

The Wall Street Journal noted in an October 8, 2020, report that a federal appeals court reinstated the conviction of Archer on securities fraud and conspiracy charges, ruling a lower-court judge erred last year in vacating a jury’s verdict.

Bevan Cooney, another a former business partner of Hunter Biden, was also convicted and in July 2019 was sentenced to 30 months in prison.

Cooney was recently moved out of his jail cell in Oregon by federal agents for his protection after he provided emails and alleged Biden family corruption to Breitbart News, a, October 20, 2020, Breitbart report said.

In September 2020, Judicial Watch uncovered State Department records showing Russia-linked media “trolling” Joe Biden over “his son’s business.”

In a related case, also in September, Judicial Watch made public records it received from the U.S. Department of State that confirm Judicial Watch’s prior reporting that the Ukraine Embassy under then-Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch monitored, in potential violation of law, Donald Trump, Jr. Rudy Giuliani, and major journalists on Twitter on their commentary on Ukraine, “Biden-Burisma 2020”, and George Soros.

The documents list the targeted persons as Sean Hannity, Laura Ingraham, Rudy Gi-

uliani, Dan Bongino, Sebastian Gorka, John Solomon, Jack Posobiec, Ryan Saavedra, Sara A Carter, Donald Trump Jr., Michael McFaul, Lou Dobbs and Pamela Gellar. The search terms that were flagged to be monitored by State Department officials on social media included Yovanovitch, Ukraine Ambassador, Ukrainian Ambassador, Ukraine Soros, Clinton campaign, and Biden-Burisma.

The emails show that Yovanovitch was aware of the social media monitoring program.

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Weldon Valley News

A Pirate Tonight Tonight I am a pirate With a dagger in my teeth, A golden erring in my ear, A bloody scar beneath.

A swagger down the gangplank, The scourge of every land, Sailing o’er the seven seas While daddy holds my hand.

Marauding up and down the street, Besieging every door, Till terror-stricken villagers Enrich my treasure store.

Then, when my ship is laden With mounds of god and red, I’ll sail back home to Mommy, And she’ll tuck me safe in bed Florence Crouse We got a hint of winter, with trace of snow covering the yards. Of course the wind was with it as well as the cold. Everyone was checking the closet for the winter coats.

Smile a little: Who’s there-Wife: “There is a man at the door who wants to see you about a bill you own him. He wouldn’t give his name.” Husband: “What does he look like?” Wife: “He looks like you had better pay him.”

Community news: Remember to set your clocks back. Daylight Saving ends. In the fall we “fall back”.

Every registered voter should have received a Ballet for the election. You may return your ballot by mail, place in the drop box at the Administration Building or drop in the ballot box inside the building. Ballots must be returned by 7:00 p.m. on November 3.

If you have not registered you may do that at the Election Office in the Administration Building and vote. Let your voice be heard, VOTE! The “trick and treaters” will be out on Saturday, “Halloween”. If you are sharing treats leave you on light on. Be safe everyone!

Time is running out, be part of the future. Complete your 2020 Census. You can respond at my2020census.go or call 1-844-330-2020.

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.

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

The Session of the church met on Sunday. Plans are in the progress for the Advent Season.

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

School Scoop: This was Homecoming week. The Homecoming candidates were: Coy Groves, Junio Flores, Riley Hughes, Kaytlyn Keating, Autumn Horn, and Katlyn Gellegos.

Autumn Horn and Junior Flores were crowned Queen and King.

The Warriors play a great game, good show fellows!

4-H News: 4-H members are working on projects for the 2021 county Fair.

What’s cookin’: Apricot Sweet Potatoes- 1 can whole sweet potatoes, 1 cup brown sugar, 1 ½ tablespoon cornstarch, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, 1 teaspoon shredded orange peel, 1 ( 1lb.) can apricots, reserve juice, 2 Tablespoon butter, ½ cu pecans.

Split sweet potatoes and put in a 6 X 10 inch baking dish. In saucepan, mix brown sugar, cornstarch, salt, cinnamon, orange peel and 1 cup drained apricot juice. Cook and stir over medium heat until it boils. Boils for 2 minutes. Add the apricots, butter and pecans; mix well.

Pour over sweet potatoes. Bake, uncovered, for 25 minutes in 375 degree oven. Great dish for Thanksgiving dinner.

First facts: 1890: President Benjamin Harrison signed a measure establishing Sequoia National Park.

Weldon Valley History: Orchard- John Miller and Clinton Barnes came to the farming area north of Orchard. They rented farm ground. Their family join them Also.

Calendar of Events: November 3, election day, VOTE! Wednesday, November 4, GLAD Club.

Thought for the Day: “Perseverance is not a long race but many short races one after the other.

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U.S. Wolf Population Deemed ‘Recovered’, Yet CO Ballot Measure Seeks Unnecessary and Expensive Introduction

ARVADA, Colo. - Forty-five years after gray wolves were initially listed under the Endangered Species Act (ESA), the Trump Administration and various conservation partners announced today the successful recovery of the species and its subsequent delisting from the ESA. At the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, U.S. Secretary Department of the Interior David L. Bernhardt announced that with the delisting, state and tribal wildlife management agencies will resume responsibility for the proper management and protection of gray wolves in states with gray wolf populations. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) will continue to monitor the species for five years to ensure the continued prosperity of gray wolves in the U.S. USFWS came to its final determination based on the best scientific and commercial data available. This involved in-depth analysis of threats to the species, how they have been alleviated, as well as evidence of state’s and tribe’s continued commitment to the management of healthy wolf populations. Analysis of current and historical distribution of gray wolf populations indicated that the species has exceeded all goals for conservation recovery and is no longer threatened or endangered.

Previously, states such as Wyoming, Idaho and Montana were delisted due to healthy and sustainable population growth that has thusly expanded into other states, most recently including Colorado (CO). The states of Washington, Oregon, California and Colorado have shown commitment to preserving wolves through development of management plans and protective laws. The state of CO currently faces Proposition 114, a ballot initiative seeking to introduce wolves into the state. This measure is being pushed by out of state activist groups and actively disregards the scientific date mentioned above, as well as goes against the recommendations of experts in Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW).

Proposition 114 is problematic on a large scale due to the following: • COVID-19 impacts drastically damaged the state budget, management of wolf introduction adds to the state’s already stressed financial situation • CO supports treasured wildlife populations, such as moose herds and the endangered Greater Sage Grouse, wolves pose a direct threat to these species • Agriculture is a primary state economic driver, contributing billions of dollar to the state’s economy annually, as well as providing open space and wildlife habitat • CO is already home to a functioning pack of wolves, with a variety of sightings and evidence documented, as well as a visual sighting of puppies “Proposition 114 is a reckless and expensive assault on Colorado’s economy, wildlife and livestock production, and not to mention an already growing wolf population,” said CCA President Janie VanWinkle. “Colorado Parks and Wildlife has an efficient, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-recognized management plan in place, which is actively protecting wolves within the state. For the sake of Colorado’s treasured wildlife, and fragile economy, Coloradans need to vote no on Proposition 114.”

November 4, 2020

Meet the 4-H Family The Mazzotti’s

By Madison Richmann All three Mazzotti boys can agree that 4-H teaches you a lot of life skills. Alan, Carter, and Reece Mazzotti are three brothers who live near Hudson, Colorado and compete at both the SEWC and Weld County Fairs every summer. All three boys purchase their show pigs from TAG Genetics.

Alan is 15, and is a sophomore at Weld Central Highschool. He has been a part of 4-H for 7 years and the Weld Central FFA Chapter for 2 years. Alan shows pigs and shoots shotgun in shooting sports. He has been showing pigs for 6 years, and competing in shooting sports for 7 years. Alan says, “I got Grand Champion at SEWC with my shooting sports project then a champion at Weld County Fair and went to state and took 3rd. I have made it to the state level in Shotgun 5 of my 7 years,” when asked about his greatest accomplishment in 4-H. This year, even though 2020 was a difficult year, Alan still had some great accomplishments. The 15 year old says, “My pigs’ names were Bullseye and Big Boy. I made the sale at SEWC.” Alan would like to continue with both 4-H and FFA as long as he can as long as continuing playing basketball, and this year will Reece Mazzotti getting ready to show his pig. be playing baseball. In the future, Alan would like to go to college to play basketball and then go into sports medicine.

Carter is a 11 year old, 6th grader at Cardinal Community Academy. Carter is a part of 4-H and shows pigs and shoots shotgun in shooting sports as well. Carter has been doing both projects for three years. Carter explains this year’s projects by saying, “My pigs’ names were Covid and Buddy and I made the sale at both Weld County fair and SEWCF. We keep our pigs in our pig barn and this was my little brother Reece’s first year showing.” Carter says that his biggest accomplishment is making it to state in the shooting sports, skeet , this year, along with any other year that he made sale with his pigs.

Like his older brother Alan, Carter enjoys playing basketball and baseball and also likes hunting and fishing. Carter Carter Mazzotti at the Weld County Fair Junior Livestock would like to continue in 4-H Sale with his Market Swine. and eventually go to college and play basketball or work on the families farm. The 6th graders say that 4-H has taught him how to be a good citizen.

Reece, the youngest Mazzotti boy is a 9 year old third grader that also goes to Cardinal Community Academy.

2020 was the first year in 4-H for Reece. Like his older brothers, Reece shows Market Swine, and he also does leathercraft in 4-H. Reece enjoys playing basketball, baseball, and hunting and fishing when not working with his projects for the fair. Reece is proud to say that he made the sale at the SEWC fair with his pig, being a huge accomplishment for his first year. Like Alan and Carter, Reece would like to continue in 4-H and Alan Mazzotti showing his pig at the SEWC fair. one day go to college to play basketball. Reece says his favorite part of the SEWC fair is that it is small where he knows nearly everyone, and the rodeo. The 9 year old also says, “My favorite part of 4-H is all of the different projects.”

We wish good luck to the Mazzotti boys on the rest of their 4-H career.

Thank You

November 4, 2020

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U.S. COVID-19 Cases Are Skyrocketing, But Deaths Are Flat—So Far.

BY EMILY BARONE In just the last two weeks, the global daily tally for new COVID-19 cases has jumped more than 30%, according to TIME’s coronavirus tracker, which compiles data from Johns Hopkins University. The steep upward trend is driven by viral waves in Europe and the United States that started in August and mid-September, respectively. On Oct. 23, the daily case count in the U.S. reached a new record high, suggesting that this wave will be worse than the one that swept the country over the summer.

But despite this rapid uptick in cases, the daily death count in the U.S. is not yet rising at the same rate, and remains at lower levels than in April. At face value, a lower case-tofatality rate suggests An elementary school student in Tiburon, Calif., gets her temthat fewer people who perature taken on Oct. 16, 2020.Lea Suzuki—The San Francisco test positive for the viChronicle/Getty Images rus are dying from it.

But the virus hasn’t necessarily become less lethal; it isn’t mutating quickly enough for that to be the case.

What’s happening now is not a result of how the virus treats humans, but rather how humans are treating the virus—that is, how we test for it, how we avoid it and how we combat it. The following five charts explain how human-driven factors are, at least for the moment, keeping deaths from spiking as high as they did early in the pandemic, even as cases rise dramatically.

1. The big picture The below chart shows the number of new daily COVID-19 cases and deaths on a percapita basis. Compared with the U.S., the E.U. had the virus under better control in the early summer, but cases began to tick back up late in the season. The death count stayed low for some time, but surged in recent weeks, and is now on par with the U.S for the first time since April. The U.S. could follow the same path; deaths are a lagging indicator. But so far, U.S. deaths have stayed relatively flat at about 750 deaths a day, even though cases have been rising. Of course, that situation could change as winter approaches, especially if Americans become more complacent and “pandemic fatigue” sets in.

It’s also vital to also keep in mind that a coronavirus infection doesn’t have a binary outcome—that is, people don’t either fully recover or die. Many of those who survive their initial bout with the disease go on to experience mysterious and sometimes disabling symptoms for months.

2. More testing Widespread testing is not the entire reason for U.S. cases going up (testing has been steadily increasing over the course of the pandemic, while cases have gone up and down, as shown above). But if more people are getting infected, a robust testing system can help uncover that trend—and that’s a good thing. Having better data helps researchers estimate the prevalence of the virus in a community, while rapid testing also allows people to protect others by isolating after they’ve been in contact with someone who tested positive.

Widespread testing will identify the most severe cases as well as the most benign ones, including asymptomatic cases, which may account for up to 40% of all infections.

Early in the pandemic, many countries, including the U.S., were short on testing supplies. As a result, many mild cases went undetected. One U.S. study estimated that there were likely 10 times more infections between late March and early May than reported.

Because only the sickest patients were being tallied as confirmed cases, the case-fatality rate was high, and the virus appeared more deadly. This is why the case-to-fatality rate isn’t a perfect indicator of how likely a person is to die from the illness: the ratio will vary depending on the number of people in a given population getting tested.

Because the U.S. is now doing more testing, this metric is more useful today than it was earlier in the pandemic, at least to assess general trends. And what we’re seeing now is a declining case-fatality rate, stemming from rising case counts and flat death death counts.

3. Public-health measures In early March, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began encouraging communities with reported COVID-19 cases to enforce social distancing to limit face-to-face contact. A month later, the agency began recommending that people wear masks when near others outside of their household. These preventative measures had immediate effect in places where the virus had already taken off. For example, at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital, new COVID-19 infections dropped by half among staff after a mandatory mask policy went into effect at the hospital in late March.

Such measures have paid off for the broader population, too. While masks and social distancing can’t always prevent 100% of exposure to COVID-19, they can reduce the amount of viral particles a person is exposed to. They will then carry a smaller “viral load” in their systems, making them less likely to become severely ill. Researchers at Wayne State University School of Medicine who tracked the viral loads in nasal swab samples collected from hospitalized patients in Detroit discovered that patients who were initially swabbed in early April had a higher viral loads than those who were initially swabbed in late April and May. Lower viral load was associated with a decreased death rate. “Social distancing measures and widespread use of face masks may have contributed to a decrease in the exposure to the virus,” the authors wrote.

3. More young people are testing positive The coronavirus poses a greater mortality risk to the elderly compared to younger people. Among all Americans who have tested positive for COVID-19, the CDC’s current best estimate is that 5.4% died and were 70 or older, 0.5% died and were between 50 and 69, and only 0.02% died and were 20-49 years old.

In the first weeks of the pandemic, the virus tore through assisted-living facilities and nursing homes, where lots of vulnerable elderly people lived. As a result, the death count skyrocketed. But over time, as the virus spread in places like bars and college campuses, the share of U.S. COVID-19 cases have skewed younger, meaning many of those becoming infected are less vulnerable to severe illness. The CDC reported last month that children and adults under 30 made up around 16% of COVID-19 cases in February through April,

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but by August, that group accounted for more than one in three cases.

The number of younger people contracting the virus continues to grow, contributing to the rise in overall cases. Yet because they are less vulnerable to the virus, they are not driving up the number of deaths in tandem. (While young people are less vulnerable to COVID-19 in general, they can and do die from the disease, and can spread it to other people.)

5. Better treatments Pharmaceutical companies have been racing to discover and produce drugs to treat COVID-19 patients since the onset of the pandemic. On Oct. 22, for example, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration officially approved the first drug for treating COVID-19, remdesivir, which was previously being used on an emergency-only basis. The agency has allowed other treatments via emergency-use authorizations, including dexamethasone, convalescent plasma, anti-inflammatory drugs and steroid treatments. In addition, doctors now better understand how the virus behaves in the body, and have learned how to more effectively treat patients—they’re using ventilators more sparingly and positioning patients on their stomachs to facilitate breathing, for instance.

Thanks to these treatments, hospitalized patients often have shorter and less-intensive stays. A new study from New York University researchers found that COVID-19 patients admitted to NYU Langone hospital in early March had a 23% percent chance of dying; that dropped to 8% chance by mid-June. A research paper from the Houston Methodist hospital system found that in the spring, patients stayed a median of 7.1 days, but only 4.8 days during the summer surge. The below chart shows how the hospital system altered the frequency of certain treatments from the spring to the summer. The use of remdesivir increased, for instance, while the use of hydroxychloroquine decreased.

In the U.S., about 750 people succumb to the virus’s assault every day. Worldwide, it’s more than 5,000 every day. There’s hope that another human intervention—a vaccine— will dramatically drive down both cases and deaths when and if one becomes available, likely next spring. Still, considering that a vaccine will not eradicate the virus completely, and a large percentage of Americans say they’re reluctant to get the vaccine at all, publichealth practices like social distancing and wearing masks will be crucial to keep the virus from spreading both before a vaccine becomes available and perhaps for months beyond.

2020 Weld County 4-H Mardi Gra CANCELLED

Article by Madison Richmann The coronavirus has changed so many lives around the world. One activity that coronavirus dramatically changed is 4-H. Fairs were cancelled or changed, as well as other normal 4-H related events. Mardi Gra is an annual 4-H fundraiser where each 4-H club has a booth. Some clubs do food booths and others do games or contests. There is always a dance at the end of the night. This year, Mardi Gra has been cancelled ahead of time due to COVID-19. Although the normal fun filled event will not be happening, Weld 4-H is working hard on other ways to make a virtual Mardi Gra happen. The silent auction and club basket challenge will still be happening virtually. Prizes will still be given for the basket challenge, so clubs are reminded and encouraged to put in your full effort to the basket.

The theme of the baskets this year will be, “Riding out the Rona.” This was a hard decision for the Weld County 4-H officials to make, but it was necessary for the health and safety of members, families, officials, and the public who annually enjoy Mardi Gra. For more information about Mardi Gra and the cancellation along with other Weld 4-H cancellations visit www.weld4h.org.

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Home Fires are Up in Wyoming Communities

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Colder Temperatures has People Turning on Space Heaters and Additional Heating Sources

CASPER, WYOMING, OCTOBER 30, 2020 — October has been a particularly busy month for the American Red Cross of Wyoming’s Disaster Action Teams. Since October 1 , DAT teams have responded to 13 house fires across the state. Six fires occurred in Cheyenne, three in Casper, two in Powell, and one each in Buffalo, Lander, Rock River, and Torrington. Many of those fires were caused by improper use of heating inside the home.

Heating equipment is the second leading cause of home and barn fires in Wyoming, which typically rise in throughout the state during the colder months. During the month of October, the Red Cross of Wyoming provided assistance to 35 individuals – nine children and 26 adults with urgent needs like emergency lodging, financial assistance and recovery planning after 13 local home fires.

“Colder temperatures often bring the risk of home heating fires, and we want everyone to stay safe by properly warming their home,” said Gehrig Haberstock, Disaster Program Manager for the Red Cross of Wyoming.

HOW TO HEAT YOUR HOME A 2020 Red Cross survey showed that more than half of us have used a space heater — which is involved in most fatal home heating fires.

Provide at least three feet of space for all heating equipment, and never leave space heaters unattended. Follow these additional tips: If you must use a space heater, place it on a level, hard and nonflammable surface, such as a cest

November 4, 2020

Trump Signs Along I-76

This has been a contentious election but that has not stopped some from showing support for who they believe in. Along I-76, on the north side were two billboards on either side of Roggen supporting the President. Just West of Wiggins, on I-76, not as formal, but nonetheless supporting the President. After the results of Tuesday’s voting, hopefully we can work towards civility and have respect for each other, recognizing that this America and we have a right to express our opinion.

ramic tile floor. Don’t place it on rugs and carpets, or near bedding and drapes; keep away children and pets.

Plug space heater power cords directly into outlets — never into an extension cord. Turn it off every time you leave the room or go to sleep.

Never use a cooking range or oven to heat your home.

Never leave a fire in the fireplace unattended. Use a glass or metal fire screen to keep fire and embers in the fireplace.

Have wood and coal stoves, fireplaces and chimneys inspected annually by a professional and cleaned if necessary.

TWO STEPS TO PREVENT FIRE TRAGEDIES To help protect your family year-round, test your smoke alarms monthly and practice your home fire escape plan until everyone can escape in less than two minutes — the amount of time you may have to get out of a burning home before it’s too late.

Visit redcross.org/fire for more information, including an escape plan to practice with your family. You can also download the free Red Cross Emergency app (search “American Red Cross” in app stores).

About the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation›s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-forprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

Supplier Colorado Public Utilities Commission Declines to Rule on Corporate Law Issue

Brighton, CO - Yesterday the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (CoPUC) dismissed without prejudice United Power and La Plata Electric’s complaint against TriState. The Commission acknowledged that the decision on whether Tri-State lawfully admitted the three non-utility partners, an action that allowed them to claim that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) had exclusive jurisdiction over their rates, was a corporate law matter and should be decided by the courts. In May United Power filed a case against Tri-State in Adams County courts asserting that Tri-State fraudulently induced United Power to champion a 2019 Bylaw amendment to permit partial requirement membership. The admission of three non-utility members allowed Tri-State to apply for oversight with FERC, effectively setting aside the months of work by the CoPUC and suspending the administrative law judge’s ruling that favored a buyout methodology developed by United Power.

“We know the PUC was put in an awkward position of having to rule on a corporate law decision,” stated interim CEO, Bryant Robbins. “We greatly appreciate the hard work of both the Commission and their staff. The need of having the District Court hear the case was not unexpected. We will continue to move forward in our efforts to lower the rates of the 97,000 meters that we serve.”

In November of 2019, United Power filed a complaint with the Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) seeking a fair buyout charge. This summer, United Power received a favorable ruling from the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) assigned by the PUC to hear the case. Then on August 28th, FERC reversed an earlier decision and determined they have sole jurisdiction over the exit fee matter, even while acknowledging that they have not determined that Tri-State’s proposed methodology represented a “just, reasonable and nondiscriminatory exit charge”.

“While we are disappointed that the commission is unable to rule on this issue, we believe our case in Adams County will show that the non-utility members were unlawfully added according to both State Statutes and their own bylaws,” stated Robbins.

United Power is a member-owned, not-for-profit electric cooperative delivering electricity to nearly 97,000 meters at homes, business, and farms in Colorado’s north central front range. For more information about the cooperative, visit www.unitedpower.com or follow them on social media at facebook.com/unitedpower or twitter. com/unitedpowercoop.

November 4, 2020

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U.S. Supreme Court upholds Indiana’s Right to Farm Act

Indiana Court of Appeals ruling that the plaintiffs’ nuisance and trespass claims are barred by the RTFA stands as final decision.

Oct 05, 2020The U.S. Supreme Court denied the plaintiffs’ petition for Certiorari in the Himsel v. Himsel case upholding the protections from nuisance claims afforded by Indiana’s Right to Farm Act. Today’s decision means that the April 22, 2019, Indiana Court of Appeals Judgment stands as the final decision in this matter.

“As painful and expensive as this five-year litigation has been for the Himsel defendants and Co-Alliance, the case has ultimately strengthened the Right to Farm Act protections for Indiana farmers and provides an important agricultural legal precedent for Right To Farm protections across the country,” says Elizabeth South, vice president and general counsel of Co-Alliance.

On July 17, the Hoosier Environmental Council and a Harvard Law School Clinic had filed the petition on behalf of plaintiffs Janet L. Himsel, Martin Richard Himsel, Robert J. Lannon and Susan M. Lannon, asking the U.S. Supreme Court to review the case against defendants 4/9 Livestock LLC, Co-Alliance, Samuel T. Himsel, Cory M. Himsel and Clinton S. Himsel. The question presented was whether Indiana›s Right to Farm statute provides complete immunity for nuisance and trespass liability to an «industrial-scale hog facility» and in doing so, is that violating the Takings Clause of the Constitution?

«On behalf of Co-Alliance, we are so pleased for Sam, Cory and Clint Himsel and their families that this long battle has concluded in our favor,» says Kevin Still, president and CEO of Co-Alliance. «Throughout this difficult process the Himsel family farm has continued the hard work of farming and raising livestock. However, this litigation has not come without costs both personal and financial for all of the defendants, and therefore Co-Alliance will be pursuing a case for attorney›s fees against the plaintiffs who are represented by an attorney from Hoosier Environmental Council for this protracted litigation.»

«I am glad the litigation has concluded, and am proud that Co-Alliance stood side-byside with its growers fighting for the preservation of rights for all farmers in Indiana,» says Dewey Bucher, vice president of Swine and Animal Nutrition for Co-Alliance. «This decision not only strengthens livestock growers› protections, but ultimately also benefits row crop farmers as much of their Indiana grown grain is converted to feed for livestock.»

“Our family has lived with this stressful lawsuit since October 2015. We are relieved that our farming way of life and multi-generational agricultural livelihood can continue uninterrupted and be passed on to my grandchildren,” says Sam Himsel, speaking on behalf of his entire family. “We hope the United States Supreme Court decision to not take this case, helps farming rights for future generations of Hoosier farmers. We greatly appreciate all of the support that we have received from Co-Alliance, the agricultural community and our lawyers who fought for us from Day 1 and who prevailed at the trial court, the Indiana Court of Appeals, the Indiana Supreme Court and now finally at the Unites State Supreme Court.”

The plaintiffs first filed a lawsuit in 2015 alleging the farm diminished their quality of life and reduced their property values. In April 2019, the Indiana Court of Appeals ruled that the plaintiffs’ “nuisance and repackaged negligence and trespass claims are barred by the RTFA” and “the trial court properly granted summary judgment in favor of the defendants on all claims.”

Source: Co-Alliance, which is solely responsible for the information provided, and wholly owns the information. Informa Business Media and all its subsidiaries are not responsible for any of the content contained in this information asset.

Colorado Department of Ag Grant Funding Available

The Colorado Department of Agriculture is making about $1 million in grant funding available for Colorado farmers, ranchers, food hubs and processors to support them in adjusting to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the food supply chain.

Colorado agricultural producers are eligible for grant awards up to $12,500. Farmers markets, food hubs, processors, and other intermediaries that support producers are eligible for up to $50,000.

The respond and rebuild grants will be administered by the independent Colorado Farm & Food Systems Response Team. To date, the fund has provided more than $370,000 to producers and intermediaries across Colorado, focusing on the needs of small- and midsize growers, beginning farmers and ranchers, veteran farmers, farmers of color, LGBTQ+ farmers, and female farmers — producers who are often underserved by public programs and projected to bear the brunt of the crisis’s impact.

Applications are open through Monday, Nov. 9, 2020. Apply here.

Public Notice

Public Notice is hereby given pursuant to §42-20-302 (4), Colorado Revised Statutes (CRS), that a petition has been filed with the Colorado State Patrol to reinstate the “petroleum exemption” and to institute the “crude oil exemption” on the following public roadway: Weld County Road 49, between US-34 and I-76 A petition has been filed with the Colorado State Patrol by the Weld County Board of County Commissioners that would allow for commercial motor vehicles transporting gasoline, diesel, liquefied petroleum gas and crude oil in quantities requiring a placard on the designated route. The petition has been filed in accordance with §42-20-302, CRS. The petition may affect Weld County and the communities of Kersey and Hudson.

The Colorado State Patrol will hold Informal Public Conferences (IPCs) regarding the proposed designations. The purpose of the IPCs are to inform stakeholders of the petition and to gather feedback before the Colorado State Patrol renders a decision on the matter. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the IPCs will be held virtually using the Zoom platform on the following dates: December 1, 2020 at 5:30PM December 5, 2020 at 10:00AM Those wishing to attend these virtual, IPCs must register via the Colorado State Patrol Hazardous Materials Section website at:

https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/csp/hazardous-materials Please then follow the posted link for purposes of registering.

Individuals may also provide written comment via email to: john.hahn@state. co.us or via U.S. Mail to: Colorado State Patrol Hazardous Materials Section C/O Captain John Hahn 15065 S. Golden Road Golden, Colorado 80401 All written comments must be received by no later 11:59PM on November 30, 2020.

Noticia Publica

Por la presente se da Noticia Publica conforme a §42-20-302 (4), Estatutos Revisados de Colorado (CRS), que una petición ha sido solicitada a la Patrulla Estatal de Colorado para reintegrar la “Excepción Petrolera” y para instituir la “Excepción del Petróleo Crudo” en la siguiente carretera publica: Carretera 49 del Condado de Weld, entre la US-34 y la I-76 Una petición ha sido solicitada a la Patrulla Estatal de Colorado por la Junta de Comisionados del Condado de Weld que permitiría a los vehículos comerciales que transportan gasolina, diésel, gas de petróleo licuado y petróleo crudo en cantidades que necesiten placa o cartel en las rutas designadas. La petición fue solicitada en acuerdo con §42-20-302, CRS. La petición puede afectar el Condado de Weld y las comunidades de Kersey y Hudson.

La Patrulla Estatal de Colorado tendrá Conferencias Informales Publicas (IPCs) con respecto a las propuestas designadas. El propósito de las IPCs es para informar a los interesados de las propuestas y obtener retroalimentación antes de que la Patrulla Estatal de Colorado tome una decisión con respecto a la petición. Debido a la pandemia actual COVID-19, las IPCs se llevarán a cabo de forma virtual usando la plataforma Zoom en las siguientes fechas: Diciembre 1, 2020 a las 5:30 PM Diciembre 5, 2020 a las 10:00AM Los interesados en atender las IPCs virtuales tendrán que registrarse por medio de la Sección de Materiales Peligrosos de Patrulla Estatal de Colorado a la página web:

https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/csp/hazardous-materials Por favor siga el enlace publicado para registrarse.

También se pueden enviar comentarios escritos por medio del email : john.hahn@ state.co.us o por correo postal a: Colorado State Patrol Hazardous Materials Section C/O Captain John Hahn 15065 S. Golden Road Golden, Colorado 80401 Todos los comentarios escritos deben recibirse no más tarde de las 11:59PM del 30 de Noviembre del 2020.

New directional sign for connecting to I-76 on County Road 49

Last ten days or so there was a new sign put up on the west side of County Road 49 as you approach I-76 providing directional information. It came down after a few days and was replaced by a bigger, more conventional sign. The Lost Creek Guide is attempting to determine who put it up, CDOT, Weld County or the Town of Hudson. As of yet we have not been able to determine. Will keep you advised.

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Cameron Peak fire burns nearly 30,000 acres in a day, becoming largest fire in recorded Colorado history

Smoke from the Cameron Peak fire seen from Boyd Lake. The fire burned aggressively Wednesday morning due to very high winds. (Courtesy of Inciweb)

The Cameron Peak fire that’s been burning west of Fort Collins and north of Estes Park for two months exploded Wednesday afternoon with high winds and dry conditions. It’s moved significantly closer to Fort Collins city limits.

The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office placed mandatory evacuation orders for at least five communities west of Fort Collins, including Lory State Park, Masonville and Redstone Canyon. Several other communities are under voluntary orders.

The fire has now burned more than 164,000 acres, making it the biggest fire in Colorado’s recorded history — after the record was set earlier this year by the Pine Gulch fire near Grand Junction.

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New Border Wall in Arizona Stopping Smugglers

By Jeffrey Rodack A new border wall, stretching nearly 100 miles, is getting results in western Arizona.

The Washington Examiner noted that over the last three years, crews have constructed about 90 miles of border wall and nearly 40 miles more of a parallel, back-wall in the Yuma border patrol region.

“Two thousand, nine hundred drive-through vehicles came through Yuma sector alone in one year,” recalled Border Patrol’s head of the Yuma region Anthony Porvaznik. “We caught maybe one out of 10 of those, if that.

So, we have no idea what got away at that point because there was no fence.”

Porvaznik pointed out one incident in which eight buses drove up to the Mexican side of the border, and hundreds of people got out.

They then dug holes under a dune wall and headed into the U.S. The Border Patrol arrested 376 people, but they also discovered smugglers had found a way to dig holes in the President Donald Trump shows a photo of the border wall upon sand — a seemingly arrival at the US Border Patrol station in Yuma, Arizona, June impossible task.

23, 2020. (Saul Loeb/Getty Images) But he noted that has changed with construction of the new wall.

Porvaznik said that this year, vehicle-smugglers were caught in his region attempting to move 10 Chinese citizens, 30,000 fentanyl pills, and 350 pounds of methamphetamine into the U.S. The new wall is made up of six-inch square posts filled with concrete. A four-inch gap was left between each post to allow agents to see through the fence.

“We›re much better positioned right now to deal with that traffic when they do come than we have been in the past,” he said.

Meanwhile, The Wall Street Journal reported that the administration is installing sections of border wall at a feverish pace to meet President Donald Trump›s goal of 450 miles of new barrier by the end of 2020.

Trump has long promised to build a border wall across nearly the entire border between the United States and Mexico.

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