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Over a Million Coloradans Voted During the Primary — Here’s What Their Data Might Mean for the General Election

By Max Lubbers, Colorado Public Radio A little over 1.2 million Coloradans voted in the Republican and Democratic primaries this year, but how they chose to participate differed a lot by age and gender. The electorate for primaries tends to look different than turnout for general elections, so CPR talked with experts and constituents to find out what these trends mean – and don’t mean. Here’s the top takeaways from the most recent ballot return data. One note: the election has yet to be officially certified and about 38,000 ballots were still in-process when the Secretary of State’s office released this data. Electorate skewed heavily to older voters Nearly half-a-million people over 65 voted in the primary. That’s about 41 percent of total turnout, despite the fact they make up 15 percent of Colorado’s population, according to recent U.S. Census data. The electorate’s skew toward older voters aligns with most elections, according to Seth Masket, director of the University of Denver’s Center on American Politics. Part of this is because older voters are more experienced with the voting process and move around less, he added. Masket also pointed to an overall trend across age groups: a low turnout election. About 32 percent of active voters participated in this primary. Turnout edged out 2018’s primary ballot returns, but fell behind 2020. That year 1.6 million people voted in the primary, compared to the 1.2 million ballots returned this year. The youngest voters split on Republican and Democratic ballot returns Though 18-to-24-year-olds generally lean Democratic, members of this age group narrowly returned more ballots for the Republican’s primary than the Democrat’s. Patrick Warnaka, chair of the Colorado Federation of College Republicans, sees good things for his party in those numbers. He said that young voters are primarily looking for robust solutions, and he thinks the nominated Republican candidates can provide them. “A lot of them are saying to themselves: ‘We voted for the Democrats, we gave you a majority in the House and the Senate and the presidency, and you still haven’t fixed any of the things that you said you were going to help us out with,’” he said. However, Colorado Young Democrats chair Chris Davis said they don’t expect this split to translate into more younger voters choosing conservative candidates in the general election. They note that Republicans had a lot more contested races, but still only half of the youngest voters chose to participate in their primary. “While that split may be kind of nerve wracking at first surface, I don’t think it’s as detrimental to us as it is to the Republicans,” they said. “It suggests that even when they have competitive races worth voting in for their supporters, they aren’t reaching young people in the primaries.” How gender played a role in ballot returns Two-thirds of male voters returned Republican ballots, while female voters split down the middle. Michaele Ferguson, a University of Colorado Boulder political science professor, said this is an expected trend for a Colorado primary, especially considering the number of contested Republican races. But dig a little deeper, and the data shows an interesting pattern for women ages 24 to 34, who cast 900 in-person Democratic ballots. That outpaces men in the same age range by about 300 ballots on both sides of the aisle. “Given that most of the Democratic races were unopposed, that people would go that extra step to vote in person says to me something about their motivation level, how energized they were to make a statement by showing up and voting,” Ferguson said. Ferguson attributed the bump to the overturn of Roe v. Wade, which came days before polls closed. She noted that women in this age group didn’t turn out in similar numbers for the Republican primary. Jess Nowell of Arvada said she had no choices on her Democratic ballot. Though she filled it out weeks before Election Day, it was the Dobbs decision that pushed her to turn it in. “I laughed when I opened the ballot,” she said. “I was not going to turn it in, but after (the ruling), I can’t not do my part.” Ferguson expects abortion issues to continue as a mobilizer in the general election. This was also the first primary where the Secretary of State’s office also included an ‘X’ category for gender. Previously, the data used an “Unknown” category. Of the 6,067 ballots counted in that category, a strong majority were for the Democratic primary. But Ferguson said it’s difficult to draw conclusions from the data, since it doesn’t track just one group. The category lumps together people who have marked “X” as their gender, as well as those whose gender the state just doesn’t know, according to a spokesperson from the Secretary of State’s office.

Unaffiliated voters mainly voted Republican — and are a growing force in Colorado primaries Unaffiliated voters returned Republican ballots at a higher rate than Democratic, a change from the past two primaries they could participate in. It’s also a departure from the breakdown of unaffiliated voters who have decided to only receive one party’s ballot. 41,520 active unaffiliated voters have registered a preference for Democratic ballots, compared to 26,352 that stated a Republican preference. That said, most active unaffiliated voters haven’t given a preference at all – they instead receive both ballots, then decide which one to submit. One factor causing unaffiliated voters to return Republican ballots was likely the lack of choice on the Democratic side, according to Ferguson and Masket. In some areas, there were no candidates to decide between, and for the top statewide races – including governor, senate and secretary of state – Democrats ran unopposed incumbents. That’s what pushed Brighton resident and unaffiliated voter Raul Borrastero to cast his ballot in the Republican primary. He expects to vote mainly for Democrats in the general election, but he views himself as a centrist – and felt his vote made more impact in the GOP races. “Democrats … have mostly single options, whereas Republicans have multiple choices,” Borrastero said. “I studied a little bit on the Republican side and that’s what I decided to do.” Masket said it’s hard to know how unaffiliated voters will lean in the general election. But they helped decide who Coloradans can choose in the fall. For statewide races, it’s shaping up to be a slate of relatively moderate Republicans against incumbent Democrats. Over a Million Coloradans Voted During the Primary — Here’s what their Data might mean for the General Election continued on page 2...

Keenesburg Fireworks, pictures by Kim Thomsen

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Page 3: July 4th Fireworks Event in Keenesburg Page 3: Keenesburg Election Candidate Orientation Event July 26th 2022 Page 5: Wiggins School District 50J July 2022 News Page 6: Wiggins Rural Fire Protection 4th of July Annual Pancake Breakfast Page 8 & 9: Town of Wiggins 4th of July Parade Pictures Page 10: Colorado June 28th 2022 Primary Results Page 13: Town of Wiggins 4th of July Car & Antique Trucks in Parade Page 16: Town of Wiggins 4th of July Celebration at the Park

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by Bob Grand, Lost Creek Guide Election returns for the state primary are around 30% of registered voters. That is three out of ten registered voters. The United States on a full national level election, not primary, turn out is about 55%. Not a very impressive number either. Why is this? Perhaps because we do not have parties, the Republicans or Democrats, who really want us, the citizens, to participate. Our leaders should be chosen based on abilities, not whether they are in line with what the party official structure dictates. No pun intended but we better wake up. You have to ask a question to both major parties: Where is the outcry about voter turnout? We have been overwhelmed with self-serving politicians who want to send us on a guilt trip about how terrible we, the United States is, as a nation. Where are the politicians who will challenge this destabilizing force in our country? Where is Michael Bennet, our Colorado United States Senator, in supporting the values that represent what our country and Colorado are all about? The answer is, he is not in the front ranks of defending our interests. A Joe Manchin he is not. We have been guided down this path by an exceedingly small but very vocal group. Driven by a Washington bureaucracy, which is utterly convinced they know better than us poor common folks. A bureaucracy that lives in isolation from the real-world issues we all face. We need to elect officials who look after all our interests. People who will put the interests of the majority of the American people at the forefront. We should not ignore the basic rights of anyone, as laid out in our Constitution and the Bill of Rights, but understand the rights of a small minority should not dictate the public policy or what they believe, no matter how intensely, the overall public good. Our current Washington political leadership is leading us down the road to failure as a country. We are not the oldest country in the world, but we are the oldest democratic republic in existence. To keep that, we have to have leadership that respects the people. They have to understand they work for all of us. They do not, they only understand control. Reading George Orwell, in Animal Farm and 1984, you almost have to laugh how absurd they seemed when written, but what an accurate look into the future they turned out to be. Ukraine continues to fight off the Russians but when will it end? Putin continues to suffer utter humiliation in his fiasco adventure. At some point someone is going to realize that Putin’s government, and unfortunately that will mean the Russian people, will have to pay a price for what he has done. The criminal actions cannot be ignored. Speaking of not ignoring, there is an ongoing story out of Ohio involving a small bakery and its legal battle with Oberlin College. The story revolves around a robbery attempt by three individuals. The bakery employee was protecting his business from a robbery attempt over a few bottles of wine, committed by three people who turned out to be students at Oberlin College. The three individuals, according to court documents, were arrested and pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges and read statements that the bakery actions were not racially motivated. Unfortunately, before the court case, and before the facts were publicized, the college responded by blindly supporting the students, not waiting for the facts in the case, and accused the bakery of being racist and instigated a boycott of the bakery. This was formally supported by the college. They apparently felt obligated to support the students, ignoring the facts. A Dean at the college labeled the bakery as being racist, yes, the three offenders were members of a minority group, and instigated a boycott. The bakery sued and won and was awarded $31.6 million! The judgement accrues interest at about $4,300 per day! Actions have consequences, I am not sure the bakery is interested in owning a college but people, from the likes of Vladimir Putin to overzealous woke supporters need to understand that actions have consequences. The United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights applies to all citizens. People should remember that every citizen has those rights, and they should not be violated. For those that do violate those rights there should be consequences. You should be accountable for your actions. Unfortunately, you sometimes have to use due process, which is available to all of us, to protect your rights. Not an option many like to use for a variety of reasons, time and money mainly. There are those who understand this reluctance so they play the odds it will not occur. They need to learn there is a price to be paid for bad decisions. Some of the Republicans who lost in the Colorado primary are protesting, claiming voter fraud. It is America and you have a right to an opinion, but as Patrick Moynihan, a former United States Senator from New York memorably said, “You have a right to your own opinion but not a right to your own facts.” It is hard to accept defeat but when you are defeated, accept it. Being a good loser is part of the game. Apparently, some do not accept that as a premise. As always, your thoughts and comments are always appreciated: publisher@ lostcreekguide.com

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Over a Million Coloradans Voted During the Primary — Here’s What Their Data Might Mean for the General Election continued from page 1...

Mail ballots and dropboxes remain overwhelmingly popular with voters Despite election fraud conspiracy theories pushed by multiple candidates, Coloradans still overwhelmingly used their mail ballots to vote in this primary. Over 1.2 million ballots were submitted via mail or secure drop boxes, while just 15,022 were cast in-person. Colorado adopted a statewide vote-by-mail option in 2013. Through this system, active voters automatically receive ballots in the mail before primary and general elections. Peg Perl, deputy director of elections for Arapahoe County, said the high-return for mail-in ballots shows Coloradans’ confidence in the system. But she said the majority of these ballots actually are put in drop-boxes. “We don’t force people into a choice that they’re not comfortable with, so if they want to vote in -person, they certainly can,” Perl said. “What’s important here in Colorado is, no matter which way you vote, all of those ballots are paper ballots. They all get processed the same way.” Voters can also track their ballot via text message and view whether the Secretary of State’s office verifies their signature. But some people still go to vote centers. Of ballots cast in-person this primary, about two-thirds were Republican. Masket said there are plenty of reasons why someone would vote in-person, but the partisan lean could point to fear of the mail-in system. “This may be some of the lingering ideas among Republicans that there’s something inherently a little suspicious about mail-in ballots,” he said. “Those were some of the baseless concerns raised by Donald Trump back in 2020.”

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Keenesburg Election Candidate Orientation

The Town of Keenesburg in its July News letter published the following: “ If you have a desire to serve your fellow residents, please plan to run for office at the upcoming regular municipal election that will be held on Tuesday, November 8th,2022. We will be holding and Election Orientation session to help you navigate through the required petition and election process. There will be an opening for Mayor as well as four (4) Trustees, all four year terms. Electors eligible to hold municipal office; Registered electors shall reside in the municipality for a period of at least twelve consecutive months and eighteen years of age or older on the date of election. When: July 26, 2022, at 6:00 pm Where: Meeting Hall, 140 S. Main Street Publishers Note: Candidate petitions require 10 valid signatures to be nominated. It is important to remember our past, look towards our future but to also recognizes the reality that we live in the present. Serving as an elected official has some responsibilities but if we do not participate we have no one but ourselves to blame when things are not done with the best interests of the citizens as the driving motivation for decisions.

July 4th Fireworks Event in Keenesburg

Hosted by the Southeast Weld Fire Protection District and the Town of Keenesburg the annual 4th of July Fireworks event was held at the Southeast Weld Jr Fair & Rodeo Fair Grounds on July 3rd. This year live music was performed by the Mountain Duo from Loveland. There were eight food trucks including, Cheese Love Grill. High Country Corn, Lucky Mary’s Baking & Sweets Company, Wheels on Fire, Tacos with Attitude, the Filipino Belly, Kariacos and Fiorinis Lil Cucina. As usual the event was packed as those that arrived late found out the hard way. Fireworks pictures provided by Kim Thomsen.

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EU Imports More U.S. LNG than Russian Pipeline Gas for the First Time Ever

By Tsvetana Paraskova for Oilprice.com • For the first time in history, U.S. LNG overtakes Russian piped gas in EU. • IEA: The drop in Russian supply calls for efforts to reduce EU demand to prepare for a tough winter. • In April 2022 alone, five European countries—France, Spain, the UK, the Netherlands, and Poland—accounted for 54.1% of total U.S. LNG exports. Join Our Community For the first time ever, the European Union has imported in June more liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States than gas via pipeline from Russia, as Moscow slashed supply to Europe earlier this month, Fatih Birol, Executive Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), said on Thursday. “Russia’s recent steep cuts in natural gas flows to the EU mean this is the 1st month in history in which the EU has imported more gas via LNG from the US than via pipeline from Russia,” Birol tweeted today, sharing an analysis from the IEA. “The drop in Russian supply calls for efforts to reduce EU demand to prepare for a tough winter,” the head of the Paris-based agency added.

The significantly lower supply from Russia since the middle of June and the upcoming annual maintenance at Nord Stream that will completely halt deliveries through the pipeline for two weeks in July have left Europe scrambling to fill gas storage sites to adequate levels before the winter. The EU has been importing record volumes of American LNG in recent months, although analysts say LNG imports alone cannot replace Russian pipeline gas. The European Union and the UK saw a record high level of LNG imports in April, as higher spot prices in Europe compared to Asia attracted suppliers with destination flexibility to ship LNG to Europe. Those suppliers were mostly from the United States, the EIA said earlier this month. In April 2022 alone, five European countries—France, Spain, the UK, the Netherlands, and Poland—accounted for 54.1% of total U.S. LNG exports, data from the U.S. Energy Department showed earlier this month. Despite the record intake of American, and other, LNG, Europe still faces supply troubles this winter if it doesn’t take measures to conserve energy, analysts and the IEA say. Europe faces a “red alert” for gas supply next winter, Birol said earlier in June. “Recent disruptions to natural gas supplies, notably Russia steeply cutting flows to EU countries, is set to remove around 35 billion cubic metres of gas from the market this year, posing big challenges to efforts to refill storage. This is a red alert for the EU for next winter, Birol tweeted in mid-June.

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WIGGINS SCHOOL DISTRICT 50J JULY NEWS

GOOD PEOPLE OF TIGER NATION: Construction and back to school Update! Construction for the preschool addition and the renovation to all of the main bathrooms in the elementary school are going as planned. The bathrooms will be completed by the time the school year begins with new ADA bathrooms for both staff and student accessibility. Even though the preschool is receiving a major upgrade, preschool will be fully in session for the 2022-2023 school year with the only issue being where the preschool students go outside to play. Preschool children will utilize the West side of the K-2 playground along with some of the fenced in quad. On July 23 from 9:00 am to 11:00 a.m. Morgan County Interagency Oversight Group will be hosting a “Back to School Bash” at Morgan Community College located at 920 Barlow Road in Fort Morgan. Students are encouraged to attend this event to receive a free backpack filled with supplies. New student registration is on August 4 from 8-5, our secondary new student orientation is in August 15 from 8 -11, and school starts on August 16. We do our best to have updated information about events and school news on our website and face book page. 7th Grade Students will be attending outdoor education on Oct 18th thru the 20th. These students will getting pre-sale Krispy Crème Donut orders from August 15th to August 31st to help raise money for their trip. Donuts should arrive in the middle of September! Help support the Wiggins 7th grade class by buying some donuts. Contact any 7th grade student or Mr. Neal at Nealp@wiggins50.k12.co.us Wiggins School District will be participating in a science fair again this year. There will be a district science fair in January of 2023. Then qualifying students will advance to the regional science fair in February 2023. Any qualifying students can then advance to the state science fair in April. Wiggins students have done an outstanding job representing North East Colorado in the past 3 and look forward to representing Wiggins again this year. Kids Who Code: This club is for students in our 3-5th grades who want to build the skills needed to make an impact while learning how to code. We will be reading and discussing a novel based on coding as well as coding fun projects to share with friends and family. This 12 week club will meet for one hour, after school, beginning Tuesday, September 6th. We wish everyone a safe, relaxing rest of your Summer. See you all in August! # Go Tigers

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Wiggins Rural Fire Protection District Hosts Annual 4th of July Pancake Breakfast at the Fire House Pictures by Val Loose

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By Morgan County Rural Electric Association Election years always remind us of the unique privilege we have as Americans; the privilege to choose our leaders and express to them our views and needs as citizens. This privilege is sometimes forgotten in the months leading up to November, lost in the fray of the many campaign messages and commercials we are subject to on television, radio and social media. Then Election Day comes and goes, leaving us waiting until it is time again to participate in democracy. However, our role in the way we are governed is not limited to one day each year. Every citizen has the right to be heard by the politicians who represent them, especially when it comes to voting on laws and policies. As energy continues to be a highly debated issue at the federal, state and local level, the policies discussed and voted on directly impact rural electric associations, like Morgan County REA, and the members we serve. These policies can affect how electricity is generated, distributed and used. Therefore, it is crucial that our values and rural way of life are considered when these decisions are being made. As a member-owned electric cooperative, we are responsible for providing our elected officials with the information they need to make effective policy decisions. Together, we can work to ensure that electricity remains safe, affordable and reliable. That is why Morgan County REA encourages members to join our grassroots program. Joining MCREA’s grassroots program does not entail any commitment. Rather, it allows the cooperative to reach out to you by email or text--when the need arises-asking you to return prepared letters and emails to lawmakers and commission members in support of affordable energy, this community and the local economy. MCREA’s grassroots program is an invaluable resource that when utilized, enables the cooperative to advocate for the members and communities we serve. Signing up for Morgan County REA’s grassroots program is easy. Simply visit www. mcrea.org/GrassrootsSignup to join today and learn more about MCREA’s efforts. Morgan County REA is dedicated to serving our members by providing safe, reliable energy with a strong tradition and vision for the future. Our grassroots program is yet another way the cooperative remains committed to that mission.

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Colorado June 28th 2022 Primary Results State Wide

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Race United States Senate Michael Bennet (D) Ron Hanks (R) Joe O’Dea (R) U.S. Congress CD4 Ike McCorkle (D) Ken Buck (R) Bob Lewis (R) U.S. Congress CD8 Yadira Caraveo (D) Barbara Kirkmeyer (R) Jan Kulmann (R) Lori Saine (R) Tyler Alcorn (R) Colorado Governor Jared Polis (D) Hedie Ganahl (R) Greg Lopez (R) Colorado S. of State Jena Griswold (D) Pam Anderson (R) Mike O’Donnell (R) Tina Peters (R) Colorado Treasurer Dave Young (D) Lang Sias (R) Colorado Attny. Gen. Phil Weiser (D) John Kellmer (R) CO Brd of Ed at Lrge Kathy Plower (D) Dan Moloit (R) Regent CU CD8 Rhonda Solis (D) Peggy Propst (R) Cody LeBlanc (R) Regent CU CD8 Yolanda Ortega (D) Rosanna Reyes (D) Eric Rinard (R) Mark VanDriek (R) CO State Senate 1 Byron Pelton (R) CO Hse District 19 Jennifer Parenti (D) Dan Woog (R) CO Hse District 48 Spring Erickson (D) Gabe Evans (R) Tery L.R. DeGroot (R) CO Hse District 50 Mary Young (D) Ryan Gonzalez (R) CO Hse District 63 Richard Holtorf (R) Jessie Vance (R) CO Hse District 65 Lisa Collet (D) Mike Lynch (R) Weld Cty Com. At Large Kevin Ross (R) Elijah Hatch (R) Weld Cty Com. Dist.2 Scott James (R) Weld Cty Clk & Rec. Carly S. Koppes (R) Weld Cty Assessor Brenda Dones (R) Weld Cty Sheriff Steve Reams (R) Morgan Commissioner Jon Becker (R) Morgan Cty Clk & Rec Kevin Strauh (R) Val Loose (R) Morgan Cty Treasurer Robert (Bob) Sagel (R)

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797 2,112 2,215

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13,229 12,114 10,306 9,204

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13,187 27,253

792 3,650

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1,316 2,872 1,346 2,574 3,368

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2,730 1,455

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$25 for supplies Headphones

1st Grade Small zipper pencil pouch/bag 1 spiral notebook-wide ruled 1 blue plastic pocket folder without metal tabs 12 count colored pencils (no twistable) 1 box of Crayola 24 count crayons 1 package of Crayola markers (wide tip) 3 pink erasers 1 box Kleenex-boys 1 container of Clorox wipes-girls Small package of Expo fine tip dry erase markers 1 box of freezer gallon bags-girls 1 box of sandwich bags-boys Headphones with name on it (not ear bud type) Backpack with name on or in it 2nd Grade

$15 for supplies Earbuds or headphones Zipper Pencil Pouch

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3rd Grade

 Zipper binder (no larger than 2 inch ring...larger

binders do not fit in the desks)  1 3-hole pencil pouch for the binder  1 single subject spiral notebook (wide-ruled)  Earbuds or headphones  1 ten-pack Crayola Classic colored markers (Broad Line)  Computer mouse  1 large box of tissues  Ziploc bags Boys-sandwich size Girls-snack size  $10 cash/check for remaining supplies  

4th Grade $20 for supplies Personal Earbuds with case

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5th Grade

6th Grade $25 for supplies Ear buds or headphones Pencils

and raw milk that is “intended for pasteurization”. The raw milk that is produced primarily for pasteurization often is exposed to antibiotics, manure, hormones, unsafe animal care practices and mixed in with milk from multiple dairy farms. Raw milk that is carefully and strategically intended for human consumption is inspected under rigorous standards and tested often. In 2011 the Raw Milk Institute created trainings and initiatives for farmers seeking to produce raw milk for human consumption and it is estimated that between the years 2000-2007 10 million people were in taking a raw milk product regularly. Due to the rise in popularity and increase in researched benefits it is safe to assume that number is much higher today. Evidence continues to show us that raw milk is a low-risk food that is packed with nutritional benefits. It can be said that raw milk is similar to breast milk. Breast milk is considered by healthcare professionals, the best option during early years of life and it is suggested raw milk is natural next step from breast milk due to its richness in probiotics, vitamins and minerals. Science has shown that consuming raw milk has lead to a decrease in asthma, fever, otitis, allergies, eczema and respiratory infections in individuals. The natural pathogens found in raw milk assist in maintaining a healthy gut biome due to its richness in proteins and enzymes. The American Association of Medical Milk Commission has endorsed the use of raw milk for infants, children and adults. They state its use has aided in the healing and prevention of cardiovascular disease, renal and liver disease, asthma, arthritis, tuberculosis, hypertension and diabetes. Keep in mind that there is no “perfectly safe” food item on the market today. All foods, natural and processed, come with their own risks. For those interested in finding a raw milk farmer near you visit realmilk.com and use their locator tool! For more information on raw milk and the benefits it can provide feel free to visit the Raw Milk Institute.

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Orientation for 7th Grade, 9th Grade, and all new students (7-12) will be held on August 15th from 8-11 am. MANDATORY for 7th grade parents and students. There will be meeting before orientation starts on August 15th from 8-8:30 ProActive Chiropractic will be offering sports physicals for $20 to Wiggins Athletes at the high school on August 1st from 1-4pm & August 4th from 9-noon. Online registration for returning students opens on August 1, 2022 in the Parent Portal app

WIGGINS PRESCHOOL Wiggins Preschool is now taking enrollment applications for the 2022-2023 school year. Due to construction on the preschool the gate will be locked. Call Miss Lisa at 970-483-7783 and she will meet you outside if she is in the building. Enrollment forms can be found at the Wiggins School District web page or may be picked up at the Wiggins Preschool, 413 Main Street, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. A copy of your child's birth certificate and immunization records must be included with the enrollment forms. Questions? Contact Miss Lisa at 970-483-7783.

The Case For a More Wholesome Product

By Brook Nighswonger A hot topic in today’s dietary world is raw versus pasteurized milk. The grocery store coolers are loaded down with pasteurized milk and dairy products from all over the world and yet, consumers across the country are reaching out to local dairy farmers for the real deal. This transition in consumer preferences could be primarily attributed to the rise in consumers wanting to know and understand how their food is raised or grown. However, the transition could be in relation to the desire to intake a more wholesome product. It is by no mistake and merely God’s design that consuming raw dairy products did not require pasteurization for thousands of centuries. It has only been since the Industrial period we have seen a push for pasteurization of products. This came in part due to the introduction of poor husbandry practices that weakened herd health ultimately leading to milk’s vulnerability to sickness. Furthermore, data states that the majority of the American public are hesitant and scared to intake raw products. However, raw dairy products offer our bodies the vitamins, minerals and enzymes depleted from pasteurized products. Raw milk is packed with more protective properties against viral and bacterial infections than its counterpart. Modern medicine’s first line of defense when infection is suspected in an individual is to be prescribed antibiotics for said infections but often times antibiotics are not tolerated by the human body. As if the milk on the shelf was not already merely tolerated, it has also found its way to the list of common food allergens as well. Further medical research has shown that those that are lactose intolerant often can digest raw milk more easily due to the presence of bacteria that assist with lactase enzyme production which aids in digestion. Our bodies natural responses to diseases and infections could be enhanced with consumption of a truer product. The process of pasteurization diverts milk products from their natural state and replaces the properties of milk with denatured proteins and fats. Pasteurized products overall offer decreased nutritional profiles compared to their raw state, so much so that vitamins have to be added back into the product before sold to consumers. Many doctors and healthcare professionals warn against raw milk, however this assumption is mostly in regards to the raw milk produced by CAFOs (Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations) that are intended for pasteurization. There is a significant difference between raw milk that is produced directly for human consumption

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Creating f lourishing communities together. Colorado Plains Medical Center is now Centura St. Elizabeth Hospital.

Learn more about us at centura.org. Centura Health does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, religion, creed, ancestry, sexual orientation, and marital status in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. For further information about this policy contact Centura Health’s Office of the General Counsel at 1-303-673-8166 (TTY: 711). Copyright © Centura Health, 2022. ATENCIÓN: Si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-303-643-1000 (TTY: 711). CHÚ Ý: Nếu bạn nói Tiếng Việt, có các dịch vụ hỗ trợ ngôn ngữ miễn phí dành cho bạn. Gọi số 1-303-643-1000 (TTY: 711).

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Avoid These Estate-Planning Mistakes

When many people hear the words “estate planning,” they assume it’s just for the wealthy. But that’s not the case because everyone can benefit from an estate plan. And when you’re creating one, you’ll want to avoid some common mistakes. Before we look at those mistakes, let’s go over what estate planning is designed to accomplish. Essentially, an estate plan allows you to pass on your assets in the way you desire. But it can also specify other actions, such as naming someone to care for your minor children if you were no longer around. In creating an estate plan, several key documents are involved, including a will, a trust, a financial power of attorney and a medical power of attorney or a health care directive. Now, let’s consider a few estateplanning mistakes: • Not communicating your plans.

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You’ll need to inform your family about whom you’ve chosen as executor – the individual who will administer your estate – and whom you’ve named as the trustee – the person who will manage your trust’s assets. (You can also choose a trust company to handle this duty.) And to help avoid unpleasant surprises when your estate is being settled, consider letting your children or other close relatives know who will be receiving what. • Not reviewing your plans periodically – Once you create your estate plans, don’t forget about them. Over time, your personal situation may change – you may experience a remarriage or bring in new children. Your interests may change, too – perhaps you’ll become deeply involved in supporting a favorite charitable organization. Given these and other potential changes, you’ll want to review

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Mark A. Hough

Financial Advisor 513 Main St. Ste A Fort Morgan, CO 80701 970-542-3048

your estate plans once in a while to see if they need to be modified. • Not updating beneficiary designations – Every so often, you may want to review the beneficiary designations on your life insurance policies, investment accounts and retirement assets. As mentioned, changes in your life, such as remarriage and the addition of new children, may affect your beneficiaries. Beneficiary designations are powerful and can even supersede your will, so you’ll want to update them as needed. Also, if you have a 529 education savings plan, you’ll want to name a successor owner – someone who can take over your 529 if you were to pass away. • Not re-registering assets placed in a trust – A living trust offers you many potential benefits, such as the ability to bypass the time-consuming and highly public process of probate

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Financial Advisor 611 Edison St Brush, CO 80723 970-842-2252

when it’s time to settle your estate. However, just establishing the trust, by itself, may be insufficient – you likely also need to re-register assets, such as your investments, so they are officially owned by the trust, not by you. This is essential for the trust to work as you intended. Here’s one other mistake – not getting the help you need. Estate planning can be complex, so you’ll want to work with an attorney, and possibly with your financial advisor and tax professional, too. By avoiding key mistakes and working with a qualified team of professionals, you can create and maintain an estate plan that will help you leave the legacy you desire. This article was written by Edward Jones for use by your local Edward Jones Financial Advisor. Edward Jones, Member SIPC.

Forrest Hough

Financial Advisor 129 S. 4th Ave Brighton, CO 80601 303-659-2301

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Wiggins 4th of July Car & Antique Trucks in the Parade Cars & Antiques Trucks in the Wiggins 4th of July Thanks for coming out & participating!

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William “Bill” Graybill William Richard Graybill, 89, of Keenesburg passed away June 29, 2022. Bill was born on March 3, 1933 to Charles and Viola (Little) Graybill in Boulder, Colorado. Bill had such a unique birthdate he received an autographed scarf from the newly inaugurated President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Bill was the second of five children. As a child, his family lived in a multitude of homes in Boulder and Weld counties. They were the original “fix and flip” family... moving into a run down place, cleaning it up and then moving into the next project house. A car ride from Hudson to Greeley with Bill always included a story or two about the houses he lived in and the work they did to clean it up. Bill learned to farm with draft horses and spent his childhood summers living and working on dryland farms south of Keenesburg. At the age of 8 or 9 he became a farmhand spending long days in the sun on an open cab tractor working the land. At the end of a long hot day, the farmer or his wife would gather Bill from the field and bring him in for dinner and a rest. He attended Keenesburg High School for several years. When his family moved to California, Bill moved in with a family in Greeley and graduated from Greeley Central High School in 1952. He played basketball and football in high school and was especially proud of winning the state championship in football his senior year. In 1953 Bill, also known as Sagebrush, entered the Army. He attended basic training in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and became a member of the 6th Armored Division. After basic training, Bill was stationed in Germany and Austria. During his deployment he trained at the USFA Tactical Command Mountain Training Center. Bill became a 3rd class military skier and mountain climber. He was released from active military service as a corporal and transferred to the Army Reserves to complete 8 years of service. Bill was honorably discharged in 1961. He was decorated with the National Defense Service Medal, the Army Occupation (Germany) medal, and the Good Conduct medal. While he was stationed in Austria, the US Olympic Ski Team had an injured skier and the Army asked Bill to be a part of the Olympic trials. It was cross country skiing and Bill was never one to back down from a challenge. The top six skiers qualified for the Olympics and Bill, with his limited experience, placed 9th! He told wonderful stories about his time in the service and on the sides of mountains. Friendships made while in the service lasted his entire life. On October 25, 1953, while home on leave, he married Shirley Lee Arnold at the Community United Methodist Church in Keenesburg. They were married 67 years. In February of 1957 they welcomed their daughter Jeanette Elaine. In May, 1958, William David was born. Four years later son Alan Eugene arrived. Gary Lee was born September, 1963 and Gerald Ray completed the family in July, 1969. In the 1950s, Bill and Shirley made a home south of Keenesburg on the dryland. Bill managed the Kugel farm, raising wheat, farrowing hogs, and raising chickens. It was a large scale operation and Bill couldn’t have done the work without the help of Shirley by his side. To supplement their income he also drove a school bus. In 1963, they moved from the dryland to their home on Road 49 outside of Hudson, Colorado. They lived there for 53 years before relocating to Keenesburg. After his migratory childhood Bill never wanted to move again. Bill worked at American Fertilizer as a salesman and excelled at the work. Later he worked for Roggen Elevator after they acquired American Fertilizer. He also sold NC+ seed and earned several trips for his efforts. Bill and Shirley traveled to Acapulco, Cancun, and New Orleans thanks to his sales skills. Bill possessed a magnetic personality and people were drawn to him. He cherished the friendships he made while in the industry. Bill is a long time member of the Southeast Weld County Fair Board. He served for decades on the board and he and Shirley were honored as Grand Marshalls. Bill never knew a stranger and after a minute in his presence you felt like you knew him for a lifetime. He made everyone feel welcome with his “Hey Bud!” or “Hi Hon!” greeting. Bill and Shirley loved to travel and were fortunate enough to visit all 50 states, Mexico and Canada. Many of their favorite memories revolve around travel adventures with their friends. They loved cruising, train travel, and road trips.

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Bill’s greatest legacy is his family. He was proud of his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He and Shirley rarely missed a game or an event they were involved in. After his retirement, he loved to work side by side with his kids and grandkids. An ideal day for Bill involved checking cows or going for a drive with his family. He loved to cruise the countryside amusing his traveling partners with stories from days of old. Bill is preceded in death by his wife, his parents, his brother Robert Graybill, sistersin-law Phyllis Graybill, Marie Beckett, Stella Meints, and Mary Arnold, brothers-inlaw Daryl Arnold, Claude Arnold, Bob Timm, Wayne Beckett, and Wayne Meints. He is survived by his children, Jeanette (Brent) Beichle of Greeley, David (Sherrie) Graybill of Lingle, Wyoming, Alan Graybill of Keenesburg, Gary (Jandale) Graybill of Greeley and Gerald (Kelly) Graybill of Keenesburg; grandchildren Mindy (Ty) Frost, Jordan (Nicole) Beichle, Julie Beichle, Stephanie (Zach) Robinson, MacKenzie Graybill, Jessica (Uly) Johnson, Maddison Graybill, Jamie (Jesse) Bowden, and George Graybill; great grandchildren Kaden Frost, Quinn Frost, Kaycee Bowden, and Sadi Johnson. Siblings Chuck Graybill, Jim Graybill, Shirley Hopkins, and siblings-inlaw Shirley Jean Graybill, Pearl Whitman, Larry (Sharon) Arnold, Pam Timm survive Bill as do numerous nieces and nephews. A viewing will be held on July 7 from 3-5 at Adamson Life Celebration Home, 2000 47th Avenue, Greeley. A celebration of life will be held at Community United Methodist Church, 195 S. Main Street, Keenesburg on July 8 at 10 am. Graveside services with full military honors will be held at Sunset Memorial Gardens, 3400 W 28th St, Greeley, CO, on July 8 at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Southeast Weld County Fair, PO Box 436, Keenesburg, CO 80643 or American Legion Post 180, PO Box 4, Keenesburg, CO 80643.

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Town of Wiggins 4th of July Celebration at the Park The day started early at the fire house with the annual Pancake Breakfast, followed by the 5K race although few of the breakfast folks could participate because the food was so good and there was so much. The dunk tank was a hit and the fire department’s spray was a great favorite for the young folks. The American Legion operated the beer garden. There were snow cones and food choices. Music was provided by Woody Procell & the Snowy River Band. A great event followed by the parade about 8:00 pm and fireworks at Teets Park afterwards. A really fine day for the Town and citizens of Wiggins. A big thank you to everyone who helped make the day so great!

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