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# Déjà Vu A look back at the Spanish Flu of 1918

BY AMBER TUELLER

In the wake of our current worldwide pandemic, we are all reeling and adjusting to each new curve that is thrown our way. With changes to jobs, finances, schools, shopping, public places, social life, and much more, it’s a whole new world. At such a time, it is interesting and educational to take a look back at the last pandemic and how people were affected.

Until early in the spring of this year, this scene from a century ago seemed like something only from history. The historic widespread pandemic, which began in the spring of 1918, in a Kansas army camp, quickly spread across the United States and Europe as American troops were sent to fight in World War I. According to history.com, Spain did not have wartime restrictions on the press, unlike many countries that were involved in the war. Spanish journalists were some of the few reporting on the rising epidemic, and thus, the disease became known as the “Spanish flu.”

Over two years, 500 million people, nearly a third of the world’s population, was infected.

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The Denver Health blog outlined the previous pandemic in our area of the world. A mutated strain of the virus began in Europe in late August and troops traveling the globe spread it around. The disease had been growing in Denver in September, October, and November of 1918. On November 11, 1918, also known as Armistice Day, Coloradans joined the world in celebrating the end of the war. Celebrations and gatherings brought swarms of people onto the streets.

Even in the cold weather, citizens donned coats and hats and packed 16th Street Mall.

Some opposed restrictions on gatherings and decided to ignore them. A few days later many were in bed with terrible colds, and many died from this deadly disease. The Denver Post published a headline, "All Flu Records Smashed in Denver in Last 24 Hours," on November 27, 1918, stating that the flu had claimed more lives in Denver than all the Coloradans that had been killed in the war. Douglas County Library archives reported "at least one family wiped out in the Cherry Valley area."

Self-quarantining, social distancing, and masks were mandated. Wide spread shutdowns were imposed on many businesses. Some school classes were held outside and churches did not gather. The second wave of cases, which often took lives within 24 hours, forced people to take the restrictions more seriously.

Many of the same policies that have been put in place in our day are what eventually helped to slow down the spread of the Spanish flu.

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Portraits of life at a distance in Aurora

I won't even pretend, this "social distancing" lifestyle has worked out really well for me. A simplified calendar with nowhere to go, my whole family gathered together, hunkered down and isolated from the world. I don't love what caused it, but I might adopt this as my new lifestyle permanently.

That being said, quarantine (in all its various forms) has started to take a toll on everyone. Being isolated has limited our social interactions and deprived us of the basic need for simple touch. Whether a hug, handshake, or even a high five, touch is a fundamental way we connect with each other. It has been shown to improve a person’s immune system and sleep cycle, calm your stress response down, and help light up the part of the brain that controls empathy.

As reopening begins, we are slowly assimilating to a new normal, one that is six feet apart, putting us farther away from our loved ones, coworkers, and even strangers on the street. But with this new normal, the focus remains on the people close to us.

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Opposite: Today was her 62nd birthday. She and her husband were not only kind enough to take a break from their bike ride to pose for a picture, but she was intent on setting it up in the right place with better scenery.

She said she has always loved bike rides, and is so grateful to still have something she can do during this time, although the trails are a lot more crowded now.

Coloradans love to stay fit, but COVID has made it more difficult. Thank goodness for the miles of trails in our back yard!

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Above: He had just finished loading some groceries into the trunk of a woman's car as she sat patiently in the driver's seat. No contact delivery. I asked if he was willing to help me with a project; it would only take a moment.

He smiled politely and stood six feet back from me as I took his picture.

I wondered as I thanked him for his time if grocery shopping has changed forever.

Right: We caught him just in time as he rushed through the parking lot. Before I could even finish asking him about a picture he was motioning to a large sign on the door about no entrance without a mask.

Being the manager of the assisted living facility, these last six months have been some of his most stressful.

Thankfully, they have had very few cases of COVID and have kept everyone safe and healthy.

He was happy to pose for the picture, then after a short chat was rushing off again to another responsibilty.

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Above: There were no other cars in line when we pulled up, and the men seemed eager to have a car to work on. They gathered hesitantly when I requested a picture. I could hear the comments through their masks, wondering what was happening, analyzing, and finally one of them said, "Smile."

Above: I joked that this group looked more like the Winter Soldier than lifeguards. New direction has them wearing the masks despite being outdoors and almost always distanced over six feet. Guards across the county find themselves protecting us in different ways than just swimming. They don't complain though; they are too busy watching the water and telling people not to run on the pool deck.

Left: As we approached the group of ladies taking a break from their match, you could see their confusion at the court intruders.

As we explained our intentions, one of the women jumped to the front and proclaimed herself ready for the centerfold. The other ladies laughed and allowed her the limelight.

As the fourth joined us from a phone call she had been on, we recognized we knew each other. We talked about kids, school starting and how it would look, and how tennis has been their outlet during this trying time.

The ladies graciously posed for a picture, then strided back onto the court to finish their game.

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E D I TO R ' S TA K E

BY SEARCH SOUTH AURORA STAFF

In an article from June of this year, FOX business detailed the experience of a small business owner who was frustrated with the process of trying to navigate through the economic trials caused

by COVID. He wrestled through the red tape, bureaucracy, and being downright ignored by his large bank as he tried to gain access to the government's relief funds.

As I spoke with local business owners around town, this was an all too often repeated tale. People were fearful of going out of business before they could access the help being offered, just out of their reach.

The frustration was obvious and heartbreaking. The big banks with which they thought they had great relationships were now turning their backs on them.

People felt helpless.

I compared that to my own experience. To be forthright, we do have accounts with several institutions, including Wells Fargo. But as this process began to come to light, we received some great advice from a trusted advisor to go through a community bank for the help.

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I reached out to Valerie Holden from Champion Bank, just down the street. Valerie was quick to reassure me that they would do everything they could to help us survive and access the relief funds.

She and her staff had been working extremely long hours to accommodate the influx of numerous loan applications streaming in. I could hear in her voice that she was tired, but she had answered my call and made me feel like I was the only client the bank had.

Valerie put me in touch with Mark Truitt to handle our application going forward. Mark walked us through the process, explained timelines and processes to help aid in our application, then followed up with several phone calls and emails throughout the process until we had been accepted and had money in hand.

Despite the difficulties 2020 has brought us, it has also given us insight into some of the great people around us. It has brought to light the resilient spirit of selfless people who serve others. My interaction with Champion Bank was one such encounter. There is good out there; there are champions!

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