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COVID-19 did a lot of things to a lot of people, but three local doctors said it sharpened their focus on why they chose medicine as a profession.

“It made the world vulnerable, even mistrusting, yet brought some of us together more. It depends on how you want to view it and handle change,” said Brighton OB/GYN Oralee Ekberg.

Platte Valley Medical Center brought the three together in honor of National Doctors Day, March 30. The day, signed into law in 1991 by President George H.W. Bush, recognizes doctors across the nation in appreciation for their dedication to saving lives and a celebration of medical advances.

We asked three doctors at Platte Valley Medical Center – Ekberg, Medical and EMS Director Candace Harrod and internal medicine and pulmonary doctor Shad Grubbs – to share their stories.

Right direction When Ekberg, an OB/ GYN in Brighton, decided to go to medical school late in her career, she felt it was the right direction.

“I remember shadowing an orthopedic surgeon in Boulder, and he suggested that I go work in the medical field for a year and make sure that I really

like it,” said Ekberg.

Ekberg attended the Osteopathic Medical School in Kansas City graduating in 1998 and finishing her residency in 2003.

“It was difficult, but I studied, trained, and learned what I needed to do for my job,” Exberg said.

Her first job in Brighton was at Brighton Community Hospital on Egbert Street, and it was that experience -- good and bad -- that shaped her into the doctor she is today. What she loves most about being a doctor is meeting women every day and learning about parts of their lives.

During COVID, Ekberg was not on the frontlines as a GYN doctor. Ekberg said her colleagues dealt more with the women in labor who were positive for COVID, monitoring them for delivery and the virus’s symptoms. The impact of the virus caused anxiety for the medical staff.

“It really had no boundaries, and even if you did not get the virus, we all knew someone was affected in some way by COVID’s devastation. So, the past two years did play havoc on everyone’s psyche,” said Ekberg.

Ekberg looks forward to things she will learn, meet people, and continue to grow to be a better doctor.

She is also focusing on raising her children into their journeys of adulthood.

“I really do love what I do, whether I am at the

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John Matthew Pieper, 85, died March 22, 2022, surrounded by family following a brief illness.

In the fall of 1978 John transferred to Rock Springs and worked as Shop Maintenance Supervisor for Halliburton until 1995 when he took early retirement.

Born March 18, 1937, John was the third of eight chilldren born to Alfonse and Josephine (Brown) Pieper in Bayard, Neb. He graduated from Bayard High School in 1956.

John was drafted by the United States Army.

During a visit home, he met Mardell Johnson at a square dance. On Oct. 27, 1962, the two married in a Catholic ceremony in Bayard.

They had two children, son Kent John and daughter Holly Ann. In 1968, the family moved to Brighton, Colo., where John worked for Gates Cycle for 12 years becoming certified as a poultry specialist. He later worked for Halliburton, was active with the Brighton Knights of Columbus and a frequent blood donor. John and Mardell took square dance lessons with the Squarehoppers in Brighton.

Survivors include: wife Mardell Pieper, of Rock Springs; children Kent Pieper and wife Marla, of Myton, Utah; Holly Dabb and husband Randy, of Rawlins and Rock Springs; four grandsons RJ Pieper and wife Angela Thatcher, of Rock Springs, Matthew Jackman and wife Breanna, of Rock Springs, Jace Jackman and fiancée Trisha Moore, of Rock Springs, and Lance Jackman, of Twin Falls, Idaho; siblings Mary Zink, of Brighton, Colo., Josie Mearns and husband Jack, of Shoreline, Wash., Ellen Monroe and husband Robert, of Fredrick, Colo.; sister-in-law Dorothy Johnson, of Sheridan; brother-in-law Howard Johnson, of Richmond, Va.; and 32 nieces and nephews.

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Rabid Skunks in Weld County Health officials recommend domestic animals get vaccinated

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

Authorities found two rabid skunks on properties south of Greeley on March 11 and 14 according to the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment.

“Weld County is a hot spot for rabies; we encourage residents to get your animals vaccinated. If an animal is unvaccinated and is infected with rabies, the animal would have to be euthanized,” said Lisa VanBerg, Fort Lupton Animal Control.

“Fort Lupton requires residents to register your dog for a city license

at no charge. You must bring proof of the rabies vaccination to register.

And the vaccination tag must be displayed.”

The skunks got into a run-in with dogs at each property, so the owners turned over the skunks to the WCDPHE laboratory, and results came back on March 14th and March 16th positive for rabies. The two dogs were rabies vaccinated.

According to health officials, if rabies is left untreated, it’s 100% fatal.

Colorado bat and skunks are the two leading carriers of rabies, but not all skunks are infected with rabies. If a skunk is spotted in daylight acting strangely, lying on the ground, or physically paralyzed and acting aggressively, it could be sick with rabies.

Christine Bevel Environmental Specialist (WCDPHE), said, “If we are aware of the dogs history and is unvaccinated we can isolate the dog

for several days and give them a series of vaccinations to save the pet. But if the animal has already developed the rabies they would have to be euthanized.”

Wild animals such as foxes, skunks, raccoons, coyotes, and bats could also get infected with rabies. Health officials recommend a rabies vaccination on all domestic animals such as cats, dogs, horses, and livestock.

Within the past several years, humans have come in contact with rabies, which requires an immune globin and vaccine post-exposure treatment of rabies. A vaccination treatment is available to treat rabies before symptoms appear. In Weld County, there are no reported human deaths from rabies infection according to health officials.

Rabies is a virus that attacks the nervous system and causes inflammation of the brain and spinal cord,

which could be fatal. According to health officials, transmission is from the saliva of an infected animal or through an open wound, cut, or scratch.

To prevent exposure to rabies: Do not feed, touch, or handle any wild animals.

Ensure dogs, cats, horses, and livestock are regularly vaccinated livestock by a licensed veterinarian.

Keep a close eye on any new puppy or kitten while outdoors until it has received the rabies vaccine for 28 days.

Spay or neuter pets to reduce the number of unwanted or stray animals in the neighborhood.

Contact WCDPHE at 970 400-2290 for questions or if anyone or their pets has had contact with a skunk. For after-hours outside of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday, contact Weld County Dispatch at (970) 350-9600 and select option 4.

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Northglenn Mayor Meredith Leighty talked about the importance of protecting the planet citing her experience as a mayor, educator and mom of two kids at the event’s march 23 kickoff at the Adams County Riverdale Regional Park.

“I want our kids to grow up in a healthy environment,” she said.

She expressed her city’s dedication to tackling the climate crisis and urged crucial haste local municipalities must take in addressing climate change.

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information on how governments and non-profits can assist them with investing in solar panels. As well, electric chargers for electric vehicles are also available through the program.

The deadline to sign up for the co-op is Aug. 10.

“We are not going to achieve our climate goals without investing in solar,” said Jonathan Rogers, a 2020 Denver Solar Co-Op Participant.

The Cost According to Bryce Carter, the Colorado Program Director for Solar United Neighbors, costs for solar have dropped 90% since 2010.

As well, a 26% federal tax credit for the total cost of the system is available.

However, that will go down to 22% in 2023 and 0% in 2025.

With the tax credit, the net cost is around $10,456 with the payback period at 11.8 years, depending on size and energy use.

That is because spare electricity produced by the solar panels, not used by a home or business, can be sold back to the electric grid. The cash credit will show up on electric bills: the total amount of electricity consumed minus the total amount of electricity produced, according to the Co-Ops website.

Common Concerns Living in Colorado, Carter said a concern of snow blocking the sun from reaching the panels is common.

Carter explained that the snow coverage melts or slides off the panels

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relatively quickly due to the heat they produce.

For hail, Carter pointed to the 2017 hailstorm in Jefferson County. Of 3,000 panels his group tracks, only one was damaged due to the hail.

Solar Spaces South-facing roofs are optimum, roofs facing west or east are suitable, he said.

But north facing are a no-go for solar panels. There also must be little to no shading from surrounding trees or buildings and at least 200 square feet of roof space to hold the solar panel array.

There are also many different technologies for accommodating different scenarios, including shingles, ground systems and fitting them to accommodate skylight windows.

Connecting the system to homes is relatively easy and is a very standard connection, Carter said. Most homes don’t need any upgrades before adding solar.

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New scholarship 27J Schools introduced a new, $5,000 scholarship for district seniors last week. It’s in honor of former educator Lucile Knaus.

The deadline to apply is Thursday, March 31. Visit bit.ly/3BZrwFB. History museum’s new exhibit The Brighton History Museum is set to debut a new exhibit featuring the timeline of Brighton and the immediate region over time Thursday, April 1.

The new exhibit “Splendid Valley and Brighton: Story of a Place” will include interactive elements that’ll start with the area’s earliest inhabitants, exploring first the South Platte River Valley through successive waves of newcomers.

More at https://www.brightonco.gov/ CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1962 Brighton’s party Bus Brighton’s Office of Arts and Culture will host the pARTy Bus from 6 to 9 p.m.

Friday, April 1. The bus will take passengers to three art receptions happening all in one night.

A city statement said the bus will continuously circle the route from each reception. Attendees have the freedom to hop on or off at any time and should park at any of the receptions. There is no cost to ride the bus or attend the art receptions.

The art receptions that will take place include: Art at The Armory exhibit at the Armory Performing Arts Center (300 Strong St.), which features local artists.

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Most artwork is representational and ranges in many mediums. Entertainment and refreshments will be available.

Call David Gallegos, arts and culture coordinator, at 303-655-2176 or email dgallegos@brightonco.gov.

‘Eye for Art’ reception The opening reception for Brighton’s most recent Eye for Art exhibit, “Slice of Life” runs from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 1, at City Hall, 500 S. Fourth Ave. A city statement said more than 30 artists and 150 pieces of art will be featured in the new exhibit, with artwork ranging in medium, from oil, acrylic, watercolor and computer paintings to graphite drawings, photography, fused glass, pottery, mixed media, jewelry and various sculptures. Entertainment and refreshments will be provided. Reservations are not required.

The exhibit is open to the public from March 28 to June 28 during normal hours. Artwork is available for purchase.

Call David Gallegos, arts and culture coordinator, at 303-655-2176 or email dgallegos@brightonco.gov.

Egg dash Brighiton’s annual Egg Dash starts at noon Saturday, April 9, at Brighton Park, 555 N. 11th Ave. After a bunny ride on board a fire truck at noon, the egg hunt begins at 12:15 p.m. for kids 3 to 10 years of age. At 12:40 p.m., there will be a helicopter egg

drop for kids up to age 19. Other activities include a bounce castle, yard games and a craft table.

Visit www.brightonrecreation.com for details or call 303-655-2221.

Curt Holland scholarship A scholarship in memory of Commerce City police detective Curt Holland has been established. Holland died while on duty in October 2020.

Applicants have to be a senior at either Brighton or Prairie View high schools and wrtie a 750-word essay.

The topics are to identify a community problem and solutions and to identify a difficult personal challenge and the students’ steps to overcome. Deadline to apply is Monday, April 18.

Send applications to dtorres@brightonco.gov and mhughes@brightonco.gov.

CASA Light of Hope fundraiser The annual fundraiser for Court Appointed Special Advocates, Light of Hope. is from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, at the Omni Interlocken Hotel, 500 Interlocken Blvd., Broomfield.

The program aims to increase awareness about the work of CASA and raise money so it can provide advocacy for children who have experienced abuse and neglect.

One of the featured speakers are Lori Poland, who was abducted, abused and left for dead in an outhouse toilet when she was 3. She’ll speak about the effects of trauma and the healing process.

CASA volunteers Charles and Erin Keyes will be the other featured speakers. They became volulnteers two years ago and advcoated for three young children as well as the parents.

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office or in the operating room, I am happy and proud of my career choice,” said Ekberg.

Loved a challenge A few sports orthopedic surgeries in high school inspired Harrod to go into physical therapy or become a doctor. When she attended medical college in Georgia in 2002, she did some volunteer work and chose medicine. She has been a physician for 21-years.

“I have always loved a challenge that medicine provided.

I enjoy the lifelong learning required to be a physician,” said Harrod.

She remembered her first shift working in the emergency department as an emergency medicine intern.

“I was thinking it’s was going to be a wild ride. It certainly has lived up to more than I anticipated,” she said.

While working in the emergency department, Harrod had many

particular patients with every type of situation, and it can also be emotional.

“Some are lives saved, and some we are providing dignity for the dying. We provide a diagnosis and comfort for the patient who had a terrible day,” she said.

Harrod said some days are more rewarding than others, but she holds on to the encounters that impacted someone’s positivity.

“A few lives saved can sustain me quite well through the challenging days,” said Harrod.

Harrod said it was very frightening when the COVID-19 virus hit because the physicians did not know if they could lose their lives or bring home COVID to their families.

“As fear subsided, it was incredibly sad and frustrating with how little we could do, sometimes to save a life. After the vaccine, there was far less fear and even hope that the end was in sight. 2021 left most of us very tired, and 2022 will, hopefully, be a new beginning we can come up for air and rejuvenate,” said Harrod.

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ing her group of doctors to provide the best quality care in the emergency department for the community.

“We will continue to be there for people on their worst day. I also look forward to bringing forward the next group of physician leaders,” Harrod said.

Science and dedication In elementary school, Grubbs developed an interest and passion for becoming a doctor.

He went to the University of Texas-Houston Medical School and completed his internal medicine and geriatrics programs at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and then came to Brighton in 2002.

“I enjoyed the science and health subjects. I enjoyed the challenge and the necessity of being dedicated to education, studies and training requirements,” he said.

Grubbs remembered a unique patient, an older man he’d provided care for many years. The man came with a family member and wore different brand-new baseball caps with every visit.

“One visit, I commented on how I liked his hat. He immediately removed it and handed it to me. While I did not want to take his hat from him, because of his culture, it would have been rude to refuse it,” said Grubbs. “I accepted his gift and have it still to this day. He demonstrated to me the principle of giving the shirt off of his back. I have many won-

derful individuals like that who have blessed me over the years.”

Grubbs said it was an honor to serve patients and families during the last two years of the pandemic. It was emotional and tearful when COVID entered the U.S. two years ago, especially when caring for his frail elderly patients at the nursing homes.

In November, Grubbs was on vacation for 10 days. When he left the facility, he had zero COVID cases. When he returned, there was a large outbreak of COVID cases with numerous patients who had become symptomatic.

“I shed many tears the first day I entered rooms to provide care for the many that became ill. The next two months were sad and difficult for those who were ill and for the families that had visitation restrictions. But despite the difficulties, it was an honor to serve alongside so many heroic staff members. They worked so hard and tirelessly and with incredible love to try and help those in need,” said Grubbs.

His plans are to continue to provide care for the Brighton community and partner with many health services in the region.

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