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Volume 11, Issue 34
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August 26, 2020
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Holly Herson, Democratic Candidate for House District 48 Baseline
5 Leadership Traits Of The Founding Fathers That Can Unify America
With the COVID-19 pandemic worsening, the economy faltering, and protests against racial injustice continuing, millions of Americans face difficult times and worry about the nation’s future. And with a presidential election around the corner, it’s a critical time for the country to take stock of what political leadership should mean by going back to the principles embodied by the framers of the Constitution, says Dr. Jim White (www.opportunityinvesting.com), author of THE BROKEN AMERICA: Ten Guiding Principles to Restore America. “Mending the nation requires a return to the values of the Constitution and the civility and wisdom of our Founding Fathers,” says Dr. White, founder and president of JL White International. “Citizens must hold leadership accountable at the national, state and local levels. “There is stupefying dishonesty and an alarming lack of accountability by politicians on both sides of the aisle. The global pandemic served not to unite us against a deadly common foe, the coronavirus, but instead further divided the public along party lines. Regardless of which party voters belong to, there are political criteria all patriotic Americans should be requiring, and these can easily be found in the texts and teachings of our Founding Fathers.” Referencing the leadership of the Founding Fathers as a framework, Dr. White cites leadership attributes he believes today’s political leaders must have to guide the nation back on course: A clear, unifying vision. Dr. White says a political leader’s vision must be inclusive. “Political candidates usually have a vision in tandem with their campaigns that appeal to their bases and convince others to hop on the bandwagon,” Dr. White says. “Once in office, however, the vision needs to be amended to include all Americans – not just one party or sector. The elected official must repeatedly convey the vision in a way that’s clear. People should understand why the vision is important, what it means to the average citizen, and how it will be rolled out.” Recognizes potential in others. Just as in business, it’s crucial for political leaders to hire the best possible job candidates. The problem, Dr. White says, is the freedom these leaders have in hiring cronies, donors and family can lead to less effective governing and even scandal. “Political leaders should be able to identify stars and empower them,” Dr. White says. “The
leader is only as good as the team, and at the same time, ‘yes’ men and women is not what any true leader should want.” Develops trust. “To some people, the words ‘trust’ and ‘politics’ don’t belong in the same sentence,” Dr. White says. “The truth is, politicians often lie. We must always hold them accountable for telling the truth. Leaders must have a level of transparency or else public trust in government gets lost.” Shows empathy. “Political leaders must wear many hats, but the most important one is serving the people,” Dr. White says. “That means being present and empathetic when unforeseen tragedy strikes. Leaders are looked upon to help provide immediate help in all facets, including emotional support and encouragement. Our leaders must represent all of the people and show that they care.” Conveys passion. “The nation’s leaders need to have unbridled, unconditional love for our nation,” Dr. White says, “which translates to optimism and a bright future for everyone – not just the wealthy and privileged few. People want to follow a passionate leader who puts the country’s interest above themselves, their political party, and winning.” “Do today’s political leaders have what it takes to drive our nation?” Dr. White asks. “Tragically, the answer is as plain as day: no. But at a minimum, we must expect that our leaders will excel at the attributes the Founding Fathers exemplified.”
LETTER TO THE EDITOR We Need Accountability from our Commissioners
In these unprecedented times, communities are struggling to find answers and consistency during this pandemic with regard to balancing public health and safety with the pressures on our economy, particularly in supporting local business. Our Weld County Commissioners are showing us that they care more about politics than they do about sustaining businesses and residents in our community. I have spoken to dozens of people in the business community about their frustration with our County Commissioners. For the safety of their customers and employees they want to do the right thing by requiring masks. They know that the only way for us to remain open, and for schools to safely open, is to stop the spread with masks and social distancing. They fear that if they are retaliated against, or if a customer refuses to comply with the mask mandate, that the Sheriff’s department will not be there to support their efforts. I also hear from residents in Weld County who feel they are forced to leave their community to frequent businesses elsewhere that are supported. Our most vulnerable populations should not feel unsafe when leaving their homes for essential items, and no one should have to gamble on which businesses will be taking the necessary precautions to protect public health. join me in calling upon the Weld County Commissioners for consistency and clarification. Ask our County Commissioners to stop making public health political, and instead offer the necessary, meaningful support Weld communities are counting on them for. Sally Boccella, Colorado Senate District 23 Candidate Weld County Resident
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR Holly Herson, Democratic Candidate for House District 48
When running for office strange truths begin to emerge… the fact that reaching out to voters is only one of the many things that we do as candidates becomes apparent very quickly. It is not just about making phone calls to strangers, dropping literature at doors, and finding ways to become closer to people during a pandemic when we are supposed to be as distant as possible. We also e also must reach out to other elected officials, unions, and organizations to plead for endorsement and support of our campaigns. I have found that I have reached out to organizations that I share passions with… some have answered back, and others have not. I have also found it concerning that organizations associated with my professional field, healthcare, have refused to even interview me. Those on the opposite side of the isle in Weld County that have never worked in healthcare have been endorsed by healthcare organizations that I have worked closely with for a decade-and-a-half. It makes you really want to follow the money in order to find what the underlying motivation is behind these endorsements is. You will find that these endorsements and donations are by high-dollar corporate entities. Healthcare, particularly health insurance, is the definition of a high-dollar corporate entity. I am proud to have the endorsement of unions, people, and organizations that share my values, and not those that I work closely with on a regular basis… not because they are not important entities… but because I do not need thousands of dollars in donations from entities that do not share my values of affordable, accessible healthcare for every person. I stand behind putting people over profits, and also understanding that in order to be successful in any business (including healthcare) one must put people first. I am glad to be running to represent the people of House District 48 and not corporate entities and insurance companies. Please reach out to me with questions and comments, I would love to hear from you! -Holly A. Herson Democratic Candidate for House District 48 c: 970-342-7585 holly.herson@hollyfor48.com www.hollyfor48.com www.facebook.com/Hollyfor48 www.twitter.com/realHollyHerson
Morgan County Fair Muzzleloader Shoot Held
Montana Goodman and Talan Hall captured the first place awards in the senior and junior divisions at the 2020 Morgan County Fair Muzzleloader Shoot. Nine youth competed in the contest that was held on Saturday July 18. The contest requires 4-H members to shoot a total of 15 shots, five at targets shaped like bottles, five at bullseye targets, and five at a metal gong. Placings in the senior division were 1) Montana Goodman, 2) Ethan Bohl, 3) Danielle Moon, 4) Wiley Eicher, and 5) Lilianna Ramos. Placings in the junior division were 1) Talan Hall, 2) Ben Werner, 3) Chad Schilling, and 4) Rylan Schreiner. Superintendent for the muzzleloader shoot was D.J. Eicher. Eicher was assisted by John Goodman. These coaches are volunteers through Morgan County 4-H, are trained by individuals with Colorado 4-H using a nationally approved curriculum. The season runs from around April- August, and the coaches spend an average of four hours a month teaching the youth in this discipline. The muzzleloader shoot was held at the Muir Springs. Also held on Saturday, July 18 at the Muir Springs was the .22 Rifle contest. Equipment and supplies for the 4-H shooting sports program have been provided through a NRA grant given in 2020. All members who participated in the Muzzleloader qualified for the Colorado State 4-H Muzzleloader shoot which is held in conjunction with the Colorado State Fair on August 22. Shooting sports awards will be on Facebook on Tuesday, July 21 at 6 p.m. ### Colorado State University Extension is your local university community connection for research-based information about natural resource management; living well through raising kids, eating right and spending smart; gardening and commercial horticulture; the latest agricultural production technologies and community development. Extension 4-H and youth development programs reach more than 90,000 young people annually, over half in urban communities.
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TRIVIA What’s dropped in the game that contains the line “I wrote a letter to my love”? A HANDKERCHIEF What’s the most populous country bordering the Arabian Sea? INDIA What’s Bruce Springsteen’s first video? DANCING IN THE DARK What former member of the Jacksons noted: I’m happy, but I’m not happy-happy. I’m only fair-happy”? JERMAINE JACKSON What kind of bird is Orville, in Disney’s The Rescuers? AM ALBATROSS What’s a shark’s usual enemy? A SHARK What snappy construction toy has its home in Bilbund, Denmark? LEGO Which is closer to Chicago - Honolulu or London? LONDON What colorful singer described her trademark as “the Hollywood smile”? CYNDI LAUPER What redheaded songstress’s honor did wrestler Hulk Hogan defend? CYNDI LAUPER’S What does Snow White make the Seven Dwarfs do before they eat? WASH What continent’s countries organized a space agency with the initials ESA? EUROPE’S Whose mine does Snow White’s Scary Adventures take visitors to? THE SEVEN DWARFS What’s the North American equivalent of South America’s pampas? THE PLAINS What TV show’s theme song opened with “Sunny day, sweepin’ the clouds away”? SESAME STREET
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Also on This Day
CRIME 1986 “Preppy Murder” stuns New York. 18-year-old Jennifer Levin is found dead in New York City’s Central Park less than two hours after she was seen leaving a bar on the city’s Upper East Side with 19-year-old Robert Chambers. The tall, handsome Chambers was soon arrested and charged with murder. FRANCE 1346 During the Hundred Years War, King Edward III’s English army annihilates a French force under King Philip VI at the Battle of Crecy in Normandy. The battle, which saw an early use of the deadly longbow by the English, is regarded as one of the most decisive in history. US POLITICS 1968 As the Democratic National Convention gets underway in Chicago, thousands of antiwar demonstrators take to Chicago’s streets to protest the Vietnam War and its support by the top Democratic presidential candidate, Vice President Hubert Humphrey. UNITED STATES CONSTITUTION 1920 The 19th Amendment, guaranteeing women the right to vote, is formally adopted into the U.S. Constitution by proclamation of Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby. The amendment was the culmination of more than 70 years of struggle by woman suffragists. VIETNAM WAR 1964 Lyndon B. Johnson is nominated to run for the presidency at the Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey. His running mate would be Hubert H. Humphrey. U.S. PRESIDENTS 1794 President George Washington decides to subdue Whisky Rebellion Washington writes to Henry “Light Horse Harry” Lee, Virginia’s governor and a former general, regarding the Whiskey Rebellion, an insurrection that was the first great test of Washington’s authority as president of the United States. ART, LITERATURE, AND FILM HISTORY 1978 “Grease” movie soundtrack earns its second#1 hit
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This Day in History - August 26, 1939 First Televised Major League Baseball Game
On August 26, 1939, the first televised Major League baseball game is broadcast on station W2XBS, the station that was to become WNBC-TV. Announcer Red Barber called the game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Brooklyn Dodgers at Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, New York. At the time, television was still in its infancy. Regular programming did not yet exist, and very few people owned television sets–there were only about 400 in the New York area. Not until 1946 did regular network broadcasting catch on in the United States, and only in the mid-1950s did television sets become more common in the American household. In 1939, the World’s Fair–which was being held in New York–became the catalyst for the historic broadcast. The television was one of the fair’s prize exhibits, and organizers believed that the Dodgers-Reds doubleheader on August 26 was the perfect event to showcase America’s grasp on the new technology. By today’s standards, the video coverage was somewhat crude. There were only two stationary camera angles: The first was placed down the third base line to pick up infield throws to first, and the second was placed high above home plate to get an extensive view of the field. It was also difficult to capture fast-moving plays: Swinging bats looked like paper fans, and the ball was all but invisible during pitches and hits. Nevertheless, the experiment was a success, driving interest in the development of television technology, particularly for sporting events. Though baseball owners were initially concerned that televising baseball would sap actual attendance, they soon warmed to the idea. In particular, they embraced the possibilities for revenue generation that came with increased exposure of the game, including the sale of rights to air certain teams or games and television advertising. Today, televised sports is a multi-billion dollar industry, with technology that gives viewers an astounding amount of visual and audio detail. Cameras are now so precise that they can capture the way a ball changes shape when struck by a bat, and athletes are wired to pick up field-level and sideline conversation.
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August 26, 2020
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By Linda Meyer Summer is here, and with summer comes garden produce. Two weeks ago, Loaves & Fishes Food Bank received a phone call from someone who wanted to donate extra garden produce. Loaves & Fishes does not normally accept fresh fruit and vegetables. Since that phone call, I found out there is an organization that connects growers with area food banks who will accept garden produce. The organization is Ample Harvest, and their website is ampleharvest.org . I checked their website, and there are several food pantries in Brighton that will accept garden produce. Brighton Mobile Food Pantry is one of them, also St. Augustine Community Food Pantry, and His Hands Food Cupboard. If you want to donate to one of those food banks, please contact them in advance to make sure they will accept your extra produce. With any luck, they may even take all of that extra zucchini you anonymously leave on your neighbors’ porches! (P.S., your neighbors know it’s you.) This year I grew tomatoes and green peppers. Our yard is small, so I have them in large planters. The cherry tomatoes started producing around the 4th of July. They have been delicious! I am looking forward to more regular size tomatoes, as I have had only two so far. There are lots of green ones, and I know they will ripen eventually. My green peppers are small this year, and with the heat I have not been able to leave them out on the plants very long before they start to go bad. I have been giving my extras to Daughter and her family. Oldest granddaughter loves raw green pepper, especially if it has been liberally coated in ranch dressing! At least she likes vegetables. She is five years old, and I don’t remember her mother to like anything except corn when she was 5. We used to live in Longmont, and our house had a Concord grape vine. I grew up watching my mother can all sorts of jams and jellies, as well as fruits and vegetables, so I tried making grape jelly. It worked! I was so proud of my first batch of jelly. Over the twenty years we were in that house, I made a lot of jelly – including three batches the last year we lived there. That jelly lasted almost three years, plus we gave some away. We gave one jar to friends of Daughter. They told her when they opened the jelly and tasted it, they decided their 2-year old would not appreciate how good it was. They opened a store jar of grape jelly for him, and kept my home-made jelly for themselves. That really made my day, and we still laugh about it. When we moved three years ago, I planted two grape vines at the new house. Two years ago, I had to replace one of the original vines, as it did not make it through the winter. Since then, I have watered both vines all winter to help the roots stay moist. This year, I finally have grapes! I do not think I have enough for jelly, but hopefully I can buy enough grapes to make a batch of jelly this year. My parents had a big garden, plus strawberry plants, asparagus, and fruit trees. About onethird of the garden would be potatoes, and we always dug and picked up those potatoes on the hottest day in August. Didn’t matter what year it was, it was always the hottest day in August. I admit I am a tomato snob. After growing up with home-grown tomatoes, I almost never buy them in the store, and often remove them from restaurant sandwiches. I love tomatoes, but not pink styrofoam pretending to be a tomato slice. My parents planted sweet corn in a field next to the buildings. No matter how much electric fence Dad put around the sweet corn, the raccoons always got their share. That’s it for this month. Now that I have you hungry for fresh sweet corn, tomatoes, and grape jelly, you are going to have to go buy some. Lucky for us, grocery stores and farm stands have fresh sweet corn right now, and hopefully tomatoes, too. If you know of any other food banks that accept fresh produce, please send me an email and let me know, so I can tell everyone next month. pastorcumc18@gmail.com As always, thanks for reading. Linda ____ Linda Meyer is the Pastor of Community United Methodist Church in Keenesburg. Connect with Linda: Pastorcumc18@gmail.com , Twitter @RevLindaMeyer Mental Health Resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 Crisis Text Line: Text CONNECT to 741741 Farm Aid Farmer Hotline: 1-800-FARM-AID (1-800-327-6243) Colorado Crisis Hotline: 1-844-493-TALK (1-844-493-8255) Mental Health of Colorado: https://www.mentalhealthcolorado.org/