NORTON

Is it always the case? No, sometimes those quick or rash decisions work out. I have had a few of those over the years where my instincts took over and I went with my gut, meeting with tremendous success. However, I can share with you that I have also made many bad decisions to take an immediate action, being brave or courageous at the absolute wrong time, and well, those turned out as you would expect, some injury, heartache, and metaphorically a lot of lost golf balls and high scores in life.

I love this quote from Matt Damon’s character in “We Bought a Zoo”: “You know, sometimes all you need is 20 seconds of insane cour-

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“What we can likely expect is across the nation, we’re going to see another increase in cases this spring, and that’s really what led to consumer impacts was when we had a lot of our commercial egg laying populations impacted around the same time,” Baldwin said.

With the length of the outbreak hitting “unprecedented” levels, Baldwin acknowledges that fatigue may be setting in for commercial and domestic owners. However, she urges owners to keep up their biosecurity measures. When big, commercial farms are impacted, it takes months and millions of dollars age. Just literally 20 seconds of just embarrassing bravery. And I promise you, something great will come of it.” e federal government is discussing the possibility for a large-scale avian u vaccination program for poultry, and e New York Times reports a potential vaccine is already being tested. ere’s “no clear end in sight” for this avian u outbreak, Baldwin said. With no treatment available and the uncontrollable nature of bird migration coming back into play, it appears this strain of avian u is here to stay. is story is from CPR News, a nonpro t news source. Used by permission. For more, and to support Colorado Public Radio, visit cpr.org.

Using Shakespeare’s quotes to temper enthusiasm in the heat of the moment, with the thought that God hates a coward, and all I need is 20 seconds of insane courage, has helped keep my balance. Do you know when and how to choose wisely? I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail.com, and when we nd that balance between discretion and courage, it really will be a better than good life.

Michael Norton is an author, a personal and professional coach, consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator of individuals and businesses, working with organizations and associations across multiple industries.

Baldwin, along with experts from Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Colorado State University, will host a webinar next week to share more information about the avian u and how to keep ocks safe this spring.

Avian u cases among humans are extremely rare, and they usually occur only when people are heavily exposed to infected poultry.

“ e USDA is really the rst step in getting that approval process started because, if you vaccinate, there are potential trade implications,” Baldwin said.

In the meantime, agriculture o cials and veterinarians are still searching for other solutions.

October 27, 1929 - December 31, 2022

Delmer F. Watson, 93, long-time resident of Centennial, Colorado, died on December 31, 2022 in Appleton, Wisconsin. He is survived by his wife, Janice Miller Watson and two daughters, Ellen (Tad Neuhaus) and Elizabeth, all of Appleton.

Del was born in New Diggings, Wisconsin on October 27, 1929. He grew up in Benton, Wisconsin, one of ve siblings. He graduated from Benton High School in 1947, attended school for two years in Platteville, served in the artillery in Korea during 1950-51, and on his return attended the University of Wisconsin, Madison, earning a degree in 1956.

After graduating from the University, he

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• Keep it polite: No name calling or “mudslinging.” went to work as an Underwriter with Farmers Mutual Insurance company, later named American Family Insurance Company, where he spent his career. His job brought him to Colorado in 1977, which was home for 41 years, with many friends and happy times in the mountains camping and hiking, and many visits to the Denver Art Museum and local art galleries. e Watsons moved to Appleton in 2018 to be nearer their daughters. Services will be held at All Saints Episcopal Church in Appleton, WI, on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Donations may be made in his memory to the Wisconsin Parkinson Association, e Denver Art Museum or a charity of your choice.