October 21, 2020
- Obituaries -
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Lost Creek Guide
Roy Don Brown Roy Don Brown, 82, long term resident of Wiggins, Roggen, and Denver, Colorado, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2020 in the Bonnell Good Samaritan Center, Greeley, Colorado. Roy was born on February 6, 1938, to Belle Elizabeth Giourard and William “Tex” Arthur Brown in Turkey Creek, Colorado. Roy lived at Turkey Creek, and attended Evergreen High School. As a high school senior he left and began working and singing country music. His musical talents took him from one end of the United States to the other, often playing with his own band. This allowed him acquaintances and performances with some of the finest country western musicians and venues in America. Musician, singer, and guitarist, Roy liked to play and sing for an audience. Roy and his wife Frances even entertained people in local retirement homes in eastern Colorado. Roy wrote several country western songs. He was also a gardener, leather worker, artist , and professional painter. He was a member of Summit Baptist Church of Wiggins, Colorado where he was active in the music and maintenance of the building. Roy was preceded in death by his parents and five siblings. Roy is survived by his wife, Frances Elizabeth Peggram Brown of Wiggins and two brothers, Ned Brown of Silver City, New Mexico, and Robert Brown of Montrose, Colorado. Surviving stepchildren are Keith McQueen of Denver; Linda K. Epple and Timothy Peggram of Wiggins; Bill Peggram of Hixon, Tennessee, and Joseph Peggram of Woodstock, Georgia. A memorial service was held at Summit Baptist Church, Wiggins, Colorado September 19 at 1:00 p.m. Memorial gifts can be sent to Summit Baptist Church, 401 E. 2nd Ave., Wiggins, Colorado.
Tool Thefts Continue to be a Problem in Weld County
Thefts of tools from construction sites and oil and gas facilities continue to be an issue in Weld County. Last week, the Weld County Sheriff’s Office issued a public service announcement about a recent uptick in tool thefts. The sheriff’s office received several more reports of tool thefts over the weekend and into this week. Although we are receiving calls from victims all over the county, the highest concentration of tool thefts has been reported in Del Camino, Hill-N-Park and on the south side of the county, from about Weld County Road 6 to the Adams County line. The items thieves are targeting run the gamut of small hand and power tools to higher ticket items such as generators, air compressors, demolition tools and other large equipment. It appears in the last week thieves are focusing more on small tools that don’t carry serial numbers. The sheriff’s office would like to reiterate residents take the following steps to prevent and protect themselves from tool theft: • Take an inventory of your tools, noting the serial numbers for high-ticket items. • Mark low-ticket items with your name or company logo for easy identification. • Do not leave tools out in the open at the jobsite or in the bed of your pickup. • Store tools securely, whether that’s in a storage container at the site or by bringing tools into your garage at the end of the workday. • If storing tools onsite, be sure to purchase high-quality locks. • Be wary of your surroundings and report suspicious people and activity by calling 911. Email: Public_information@co.weld.co.us Phone: 970-400-2802 Anyone with information regarding this or any other crime is asked to call the Weld County Sheriff’s Office at (970) 356-4015 or Northern Colorado Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477). Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website at www. crimeshurt.com. Those submitting tips through Crime Stoppers that lead to the
Benefits of Driving Electric Vehicles Celebrated at United Power’s National Drive Electric Week Event
A free virtual event to learn more about electric vehicles and to ask an EV expert all your questions Brighton, Colo. – Electric vehicle drivers, supporters, and intrigued United Power members are invited to attend United Power’s “United We Drive EV” webinar on Sun., Sept. 27th from 2-3 p.m. During the live webinar, United Power will take members on a safe, virtual test drive of an electric vehicle. EV Outreach & Education expert, Nigel Zeid of Boulder Nissan will be on hand to walk you through the finer points of EV ownership, and United Power representatives will discuss how to make the most of an EV with United Power’s rates. Learn more and register for the free event at www.unitedpower.com/DriveEVWeek. “With more electric cars than ever before on the market and a larger, more accessible charging infrastructure, owning and driving an EV is within reach for more drivers,” said Joel Danforth, United Power New Business Director. “We want to help our members looking to make the transition to electric vehicles by providing trusted information, and information about rates and programs that make driving an EV even more attractive.” Today, you’re more likely to see multiple electric vehicles while you’re driving to work or the grocery store than not, and it’s becoming more common for gas stations and public spaces to install charging stations to accommodate electric vehicle drivers. You probably support a business with an electric vehicle fleet or know someone who has invested in either an electric vehicle or plug-in hybrid. “There’s a perception that electric vehicles aren’t capable of meeting the average person’s needs,” Zeid says. “Every main concern can be boiled down to that root perception. With a little information, we can turn hesitation into excitement. Electric vehicles have all the benefits of any other vehicle without much of the cost.” United Power’s event is one of almost 300 across the country where electric vehicle owners, government and community leaders are celebrating the clean-air benefits and cost-savings of electric cars by holding Drive EV Week educational and informational events. For more information about United Power’s “United We Drive EV” event, visit: unitedpower.com/ DriveEVWeek. For a complete list of National Drive Electric Week events, visit: DriveElectricWeek.org
Connection Matters with Weld County Long-Term Care Residents
WELD COUNTY, CO — In continuing the tradition of recognizing the hundreds of residents in nursing homes and assisted living facilities throughout Weld County, October has been proclaimed Weld County Long-Term Care Residents’ Rights Month by the Board of County Commissioners. Many things change as people age and move into the next phase of life. However, one important thing does not: When moving into long-term care facilities, people retain their human and civil rights, also known as residents’ rights. Residents’ rights are guaranteed by the federal Nursing Home Reform Law, which requires nursing homes to care for residents in a manner that promotes and enhances the quality of life of each resident, ensuring dignity, choice and self-determination. In Weld County, the residents’ rights of more than 850 individuals living in nine nursing homes and more than 1,000 individuals residing in 29 assisted living facilities are promoted and protected by the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program through the Department of Human Services’ Area Agency on Aging (AAA). “This year has been difficult with COVID-19, and it’s great to see these facilities and ombudsman coming together to advocate for long-term care,” said Commissioner Barbara Kirkmeyer, Coordinator for the Department of Human Services. “Residents’ Rights Month truly signifies what we stand for in Weld County — quality of life and connection for all residents at any stage of life.” Nationally, October is annually designated as Residents’ Rights Month by Consumer Voice to honor residents living in long-term care facilities. The theme for this year’s Residents’ Rights Month, “Connection Matters,” emphasizes connections – to family, to friends and to the community – as an essential component of good health and quality of life for residents.“We want to honor and celebrate each long-term care resident’s individuality and connection to others, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Department of Human Services Director Jamie Ulrich. “Included in this framework, we help maintain their right to have a say in their care and civil liberties.” Learn more about AAA’s services and programs by visiting www.weldaaa.org. For more information about residents’ rights, or for questions or concerns, contact Raegan Maldonado, Weld County Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Supervisor, at (970) 400-6128 or rmaldonado@weldgov.com.
Michelle Lehmann Appointed to Colorado Beef Council Board Powderhorn Cattle Producer to Help Direct State Checkoff-Funded Efforts
ENGLEWOOD, CO (October 2, 2020) – Governor Jared Polis recently named Michelle Lehmann, a cowcalf producer from Powderhorn, CO, to the Colorado Beef Council Board of Directors. Lehmann will join other beef producers and industry leaders on the board, which directs state Beef Checkoff investments in promotion, research, and education programs to help increase demand for beef. Lehmann and her husband, Tim, have a cattle ranch in Gunnison and Saguache counties, and have been active supporters of agriculture and the beef industry for many years. A 4th generation beef producer in the small ranching community south of the town of Gunnison, Lehmann also has a degree in accounting and human resource management and has worked for 24 years as an office manager for Deldorita Ranches, Inc. In addition, she has spent countless hours in the field tending the family’s cattle, irrigating and harvesting hay, and fixing fences. Lehmann has also been an active 4-H leader for more than a decade, serves on the board of directors for the Gunnison County Electric Association, and is an active member in numerous organizations, including the Gunnison County Stockgrower’s Association, Colorado Cattlemen’s Association, and National Cattlemen’s Beef Association. She is also active in the Gunnison Valley Cattlewomen, where she serves as vice president, and the Colorado Cattlewomen. Filling one of two Cattle Raiser seats on the CBC board, Lehmann will serve a 4-year term. Lehmann says she is looking forward to continuing to serve the industry in this new capacity. “Colorado Beef Council plays a vital role in the beef industry for our state, and I want to do my part to ensure the industry continues to be strong,” she says. “We constantly face new challenges as an industry to make sure people understand that the beef they love is wholesome and nutritious. Furthermore, we need to work hard to engage experts, keep up with responsible practices, and ensure the industry has the proper checks and balances in place.” ### The Colorado Beef Council (CBC) manages demand building programs for Colorado’s $3.4 Billion beef industry. CBC operates under the guidance of its Board of Directors who are appointed by the Governor of the state of Colorado and represent the producer, feeder, dairy, beef distributor, beef marketer, and processor segments of the industry. Funded by the $1 per head beef checkoff assessment on all cattle sold in the state, CBC retains half of each dollar collected for state level programs and forwards the other half to the Cattlemen’s Beef Board (CBB) for national level programs. USDA-Ag Marketing Service provides oversight for all CBB and CBC programs, services, and business activities.
