The Lost Creek Guide Sept. 04, 2019

Volume 12 • Edition 17

September 4, 2019

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VOTES FOR WOMEN

The ‘Undesirable Militants’ Behind the Nineteenth Amendment

A century after women won the right to vote, The Atlantic reflects on the grueling fight for suffrage—and what came after. ADRIENNE LAFRANCE Some mornings, President Woodrow Wilson would shut his eyes as he rode past the women who had assembled once again outside the White House. Occasionally he tipped his hat to them. He didn’t want a confrontation, but by the spring of 1917 it was clear that they weren’t going away. Wilson had claimed earlier in his presidency that he wasn’t aware women even wanted the vote. Plausible deniability was no longer an option. The women had first appeared in the chill of January, silently holding banners that said: “Mr. President, you say liberty is the fundamental demand of the human spirit,” and “Mr. President! How long must women wait for liberty?” Bouts of miserable weather and jeering passersby came and went. The protests continued. June brought chaos. After months of fragile peace, police started loading the women into paddy wagons. By autumn, hundreds of women had been arrested for obstructing the sidewalk outside the White House. Many of them were sent to prison. Newspapers reported that women were tortured at Occoquan, the Virginia workhouse where several prominent suffragists served time. The idea was “to break us down by inflicting extraordinary humiliation upon us,” Eunice Brannan told The New York Times after her release, in November. Brannan and others described being beaten repeatedly, dragged down stairs, thrown across rooms, kicked, manacled to prison-cell bars, denied toothbrushes, and forced to share a single bar of soap. Drinking water came from a dirty pail that sat in a common area. The guards, some of them marines from nearby Quantico, warned the women they’d be gagged and put in straitjackets if they spoke. Bedding was never washed, and the beans and cornmeal served to prisoners were crawling with maggots. “Sometimes the worms float on top of the soup,” one woman wrote in an affidavit. “Often they are found in the cornbread.” It wasn’t until the following spring that the D.C. Court of Appeals deemed the arrests unconstitutional. By then 26 women had departed for a railroad tour of the United States, all the way wearing replicas of their prison garb—blue calico tunics with washrags pinned to belts. Their message was the same from Chattanooga to New Orleans; Denver to Milwaukee; San Francisco back to Hartford, Boston, and New York: We just want to vote. Please help us. How long must women wait for liberty? On June 4, 1919, these women and dozens of others poured into the U.S. Senate gallery to watch the final vote on the Nineteenth Amendment, which would guarantee them the right to vote. When it passed, they broke into a roaring applause. For two full minutes, senators made no attempt to quiet them. After that, they got back to work. At least 36 states had to ratify the amendment for it to be made official. This took 14 months, just in time for women to vote in the 1920 election. Before women could win the right to vote, they had to convince people to take them seriously. In the discombobulated decades after the Civil War, American men occasionally found themselves making public arguments against suffrage—brushbacks that were issued casually, even lazily. Girls aren’t smart enough to make a big decision like this. All you’ll do is cancel out your husband’s vote. You’re too pure for politics. Most women don’t actually want this. I’ll buy you another new toy instead. It’s just too expensive to have this many voters. Um, we’re all out of voting machines. Or, as The New York Times declared in 1913, “all the rumpus about female suffrage is made by a very few of our disoriented sisters.” Wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong, wrong, so wrong. But understand-

able. The powerful are often blind to the stakes and momentum of a political revolution until it’s too late. When it became clear that suffragists wouldn’t back down, the arguments against them took on an apocalyptic hue. The men and women who opposed the movement issued grave warnings. Banner-making and clubhouse meetings upstate may have been tolerable, even cute, but earlier stirrings had given way to more radical behaviors. During the time women could be found picketing outside the White House, they were also lighting liberty bonfires, parading in the streets, and refusing to eat. By the eve of World War I, suffragists weren’t just a political nuisance that could be dismissed with a newspaper column. Instead, critics yowled that they were instigating a “petticoat coup,” destroying the family unit, and unraveling the very fabric of civil society. Newspapers described them as “undesirable militants,” “unwomanly,” “shameless,” “pathological,” and “dangerous.” Women’s political power—whether they have it, how they get it—has never been about elections alone. The theologian Lyman Abbott, writing for The Atlantic in 1903, described women who would attempt “man’s function” as “monstrosities of nature,” doomed to inferiority anyway. Such arguments fueled women’s rage and firmed their resolve. “Of course, we enjoyed irritating them,” Doris Stevens wrote in her 1920 book, Jailed for Freedom. “Militancy is as much a state of mind, an approach to a task, as it is the commission of deeds of protest. It is the state of mind of those who in their fiery idealism do not lose sight of the real springs of human action.” A century later, Americans are only just beginning to reckon in earnest with the complexities of the suffrage movement’s victory. Many of the white women who are widely remembered as its heroines refused to fight for the black women who risked their lives for the cause. Cont. on Page 3, See Votes for Women

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WHAT’S IN THIS ISSUE:

Page 2: Way of the World Page 4: Colo. Oil & Gas Voices Concerns Page 5: Gardner Visits Eastern Colorado Ag Producers Page 6: Colo. Coops Jr. Livestock Sales Sets New Record Page 7: Colo. Gov. Starts Food Fight with Farmers/Ranchers Pages 8-10: SEWC Fair Results Page 12: CUMC Welcomes New Pastor Page 13: Mike Huckabee: Our Values Are Collapsing

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by Bob Grand Who represents the people of Colorado? Yes, there are two major parties and one won the election. Now the Democrats seem to think that, because they won the election, they can drive all their issues to the fore front and make them happen. Well that is what they are doing. Governor Pollis represented himself as a democratic business guy with a libertarian leaning. Well, that is not what we have. Given the preliminary assessed property valuations that have come out this past week, there is no question that oil & gas is still a major provider of tax revenue to the state, county and local governments, school districts, fire districts etc. The people showed they believed that when they voted down Proposition 112. We are now watching the Colorado Oil & Gas Conservation Commission proceed with their attempt to define the new rules. We watched the Weld County Commissioners attempt to define, what they thought was, the best course of action for Weld County, only to receive a letter, amounting to a rebuke of what they are trying to accomplish, from the State Attorney General. Yet have we seen a letter from the Attorney General to those counties on the other side, again trying to ban or have a moratorium in place on exploration and development? Something we were told would not happen with Senate Bill 19-181.Where is the fair and balanced approach, which should have the best interest of all the citizens of the state in the forefront, and in fact what the majority of citizens of the state supported? On a national level, the it is the same. I am sure the President, every night, thanks the Democratic Party for the way they are campaigning. The Democratic Party is abandoning their old base. The latest is a claim that people of faith are not what the Democratic party needs. Did I miss something, or are not there a lot of American voters who are people of faith? We need leadership at the local, county, state and federal level. The Democrats should explain why, after years of Democratic controlled city governments almost all our major cities are in a deplorable condition, no pun intended. At the rate the Democrats are alienating the Jewish, Black and Hispanic populations where do they think they will end up? We need leadership in Washington to begin debate, robust debate, on immigration, the national debt, health care et al. I recognize many Democrats really felt personally offended by Donald Trump winning the presidency, but he did win. Where does the leadership form our Governor and federal representative both Senators and Congressman advocating a path to debate and work on developing solutions for the major unaddressed that are facing the nation? That is what elected officials are paid for, not witch hunting. The people of America deserve better. At the rate they going the Democratic Party is marching towards a very unpleasant experience in 2020. What will they do then? That should be a very disturbing thought for what had been loyal Democrats in the past. The international situation, both from a geopolitical and a trade environment continues to march forward. The world is not static. Many of the Southeast Asian countries are beginning to benefit from the move by companies to establish solid production locations outside of China. Has anybody noticed the price of gas? I know we should not be thinking about it because we may have to give credit to the President for the result of his successful energy independence efforts. Most of the oil producing countries would love to see $80 to a $100 per barrel oil pricing but since the United States has become the largest oil and gas producer in the world they do not have that strangle hold on pricing as they have had in the past. OPEC is driving production down to maintain existing pricing levels. That just further strengthens the position of the United States. America is certainly not perfect, but we are certainly a whole lot better than what most of the world has. I am proud to be an American. We all should be. We should recognize where we need to improve and work together to address those issues. As always, your thoughts and comments are appreciated: publisher@lostcreekguide. com

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September 4, 2019

LETTER TO THE EDITOR Vote No on Proposition CC

Protect your Taxpayer Bill of Rights (TABOR) by voting NO on Proposition CC. By placing this measure on the ballot, the legislature is trying to steal your money in an off-year election when most voters aren’t paying attention. It does not matter if you register as a Democrat, Unaffiliated or Republican – You should vote no on Proposition CC. Colorado is unique because we have to vote on tax increases. We have approved tax increases for schools, libraries and local road maintenance all across this beautiful state when our elected officials make a compelling argument. But we don’t give a blank check to our legislature because we know what will happen…out of control spending that results in California sized taxes. I voted in the legislature to oppose placing this proposition on the ballot in 2019. My colleagues who approved this proposition argued that they know how to spend your money better than you do. I argued that families deserve their tax refund and it will be used to invest in a college fund, or to pay down the mortgage, or maybe to just balance their budget every month. Colorado has been blessed by the Taxpayer Bill of Rights when the voters approved it by a large margin in 1992. The voters agreed to curb excessive government spending in good years so Colorado government would not be overextended in lean years. Yes, the Taxpayer Bill of Rights fondly known as TABOR has been a blessing that keeps Colorado’s government spending in check. The legislature proposes to rescind key parts of our Taxpayer Bill of Rights with a false promise that the excess revenue will be earmarked for education and transportation. The messaging sounds good but as we have seen in our transportation needs for years this earmarked revenue is small compared to the cuts to transportation funding that occur in other parts of the budget. It’s all smoke and mirrors. Coloradans realize that no one oversees the efficiencies and the accountability of government better than individual voters. As President Reagan said, “Government is like a baby: an alimentary canal with a big appetite at one end and no sense of responsibility at the other.” Our Taxpayer Bill of Rights reduces government’s appetite and forces our legislature to act responsibly. Submitted by Perry Buck

Traffic Fatalities Involving Teens Spike Since 2017

CDOT’s teen driving campaign features parents selling their teens’ cars

STATEWIDE– Though the overall number of young drivers involved in fatal crashes has fallen by almost 50% in the last 20 years, the past two years have seen higher numbers: from 2005 – 2016, Colorado averaged 64 young drivers involved in fatal crashes per year. In 2017 and 2018 the average was 86 young drivers per year, an increase of 34 percent. Because teen drivers’ inexperience makes them among the most dangerous drivers on the road, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is launching a safety campaign to encourage them to drive more safely and grow their awareness of Colorado’s Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) law. This year is the 20th anniversary of the passage of the GDL law. Funny and informative videos called, ‘GDL Resale,’ depict scenarios with parents offering their teen’s car for sale in the manner of an auctioneer or used car salesperson, as consequences for not abiding the GDL laws. The videos will run on social media until September 6 and can be viewed at: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/a3rcpc3kxatfkro/ AAAqwZRcEtDFTm_4NHNO0piqa?dl=0 On Thursday in front of the Carla Madison Recreation Center in Denver, CDOT kicked off the teen safety campaign flanked by victims, safety advocates and law enforcement. The campaign targets teens, ages 15 – 18, where they spend a lot of their time—on social media—including Snapchat, Instagram and Facebook. The aim is to educate Colorado young drivers on the GDL restrictions. The GDL law: • Forbids passengers under 21 years old for the first six months of licensure – with only one passenger allowed after six months until the end of the first year • Bans use of cell phones until the driver is 18; and • Makes not buckling up a primary traffic offense and requires occupants in back seat to buckle up too “When teens receive their driver’s licenses, the first year of driving is the most dangerous,” said CDOT Executive Director Shoshana Lew. “But our GDL law has contributed to a near 50% reduction in traffic fatalities involving young drivers over the last 20 years, which is very good news. We must continue to educate teens about GDL and enforce the law if we want to continue to see such positive results.” Colorado first adopted a Graduated Driver Licensing law two decades ago, in 1999, after a horrific crash in Greeley that killed four teenagers. A 16-year-old driver had just received his license and he had little experience driving when his friends jumped in his car, and he ran a stop sign. GDL laws help teens gain important driving skills gradually while putting restrictions on the number of passengers permitted, banning cell phone use, and encouraging seatbelt use, among other rules. “Motor vehicle crashes are not caused by involuntary or inevitable mistakes. Teens are as powerful as they are vulnerable, because most teen crashes involve voluntary choices. By partnering with CDOT and promoting the GDL awareness campaign, we hope to save lives by decreasing teen driver deaths,” said Drive Smart of the Rockies Executive Director Amy Nichols. “When teens pay attention to the road, buckle up, and reduce the number of passengers in their cars, they drive smarter.” For more teen driving tips and resources, visit COTeenDriver.com. WHOLE SYSTEM. WHOLE SAFETY. To heighten safety awareness, CDOT recently announced its Whole System — Whole Safety initiative. This project takes a systematic statewide approach to safety combining the benefits of CDOT’s programs that address driving behaviors, our built environment and the organization›s operations. The goal is to improve the safety of Colorado’s transportation network by reducing the rate and severity of crashes and improving the safety of all transportation modes. The program has one simple mission—to get everyone home safely.

September 4, 2019

Votes for Women

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Cont. from Page 1 Some of those same white women had fought vocally against the Fifteenth Amendment, which gave black men the right to vote in 1870, saying that white women deserved to vote instead. Many of the white women held at Occoquan complained about the black women who slept in the cots beside them, citing integration as evidence of intolerable prison conditions. Suffragists in Washington, D.C., refused to let black women march alongside them in their parades. (In 1913, the journalist Ida B. Wells, who had recently co-founded the NAACP, famously marched with the white women from her state’s delegation anyway.) Women finally secured the right to vote nationwide in 1920, but black women were for decades after that routinely turned away from the ballot box. Only in 1965, with the Voting Rights Act, and with subsequent court decisions, were the tools of disenfranchisement that targeted people of color—including poll taxes and literacy tests—outlawed. The centennial of the Nineteenth Amendment’s passage is an occasion for celebration, but it is also a cause for inquiry. Americans have again arrived at a political and cultural flash point in which women are playing a transformative role. More women than ever before ran for Congress and for governor last year. More women than ever before are now serving in the House and in the Senate. So far six women are running for president—the most for a major-party nomination in American history. (The previous record was two.) That’s why, to deepen The Atlantic’s coverage of the 2020 presidential election, we’re launching a series over the next several months that looks back on the battle for suffrage, to better understand how we reached this political moment, and where it may lead. Today you can read Emma Green’s story on the activists from either pole of the abortion debate who see themselves as the rightful inheritors of the early women’s movement. You can also read Annika Neklason’s exploration of The Atlantic’s archives to see how we covered the suffrage movement at the time. (Spoiler: Our record is not exactly great.) Look for voting-themed clues in our crossword puzzleall week. And in the days and months to come, we’ll publish many more stories in this series about the stakes of this political moment, and how women are defining it. Fraud and intimidation still occur on Election Day. The social structures built on the assumption that women would be forever excluded from political and professional spheres remain rigidly in place. In this country and around the world, people refuse to acknowledge the forces and systems that work against women. People continue to fight over what it means for women to have political power, or whether they truly have it. The feminist movement is as fractured as ever, stunted by many of the same forces that complicated the fight for voting rights a century ago. No woman has been president of the United States. The pressing question isn’t just what all of this means for women, but what it means for everyone. Women have been allowed to vote for nearly 100 years now. The real work is just beginning.

Cory Seulean: Candidate for House District 63

We Are Fighting for the Soul of the Republican Party

My name is Corey Seulean and I am running for House District 63 in the November 2020 election. I have lived in Boulder and Weld counties for 25 years. When I moved here in 1994, the state of Colorado was a strong conservative state for the late 90’s and early 2,000’s. Throughout the years not only have the liberal democrats taken over and are taking our state down a road of sure ruin, but many in the Republican party have caved to compromise, thinking that this is the only way to win back seats and change the direction of our great state. I beg to differ! “The 21st century Republican Party ideology is American conservatism. The GOP supports lower taxes, free market capitalism, a strong national defense, gun rights, deregulation and restrictions on labor unions. In addition to advocating for conservative economic policies, the Republican Party is socially conservative. After the Supreme Court’s 1973 decision in Roe v. Wade, the Republican Party opposed abortion in its party platform and grew its support among evangelicals. The GOP was strongly committed to protectionism and tariffs at its founding, but grew more supportive of free trade in the 20th century.” ~ Wikipedia We need to get back to the core values and beliefs of the Republican Party or we will lose our party soul. When elected in the November 2020 election, I plan to bring common sense, strong character and honesty to the state capitol. I will stand on biblical principles, strong conservative values and meeting the needs of the people of House District 63. We need to resurrect the principles that made America the greatest nation on earth. If we continue to elect people who cave to political correctness and who are not looking out for the best interest of those in the district they serve, we will continue down the path we are currently on and Colorado just might never recover. We can do better and we will do better in the November 2020 election. Let’s help Colorado become the state she used to be years ago and let’s stop the insanity that is currently taking place at our state capitol. Together, we can reclaim our state! coreyforcolorado.com

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Bat Found Near Entryway to Dog Show Tests Positive for Rabies

Weld County, Colorado – A bat found on the ground at the entrance to a dog show at Island Grove Events Center, in Greeley, has tested positive for rabies. A concerned citizen noticed the bat around 10:00 AM on August 15, 2019 and notified Greeley Animal Control. Animal Control picked up the bat at 421 North 15th Avenue in Greeley. Laboratory testing confirmed the bat had rabies. Public health officials are warning that if anyone—including pets—had physical contact with the bat, to contact the Weld County Health Department at (970) 304-6415. “Rabies is nearly 100% fatal if left untreated,” said Mark E. Wallace, MD, MPH, Executive Director of the Weld County Health Department. “Contact the Health Department immediately if you or someone you know, touched or handled the bat.” Rabies can infect any wild animal, including foxes, skunks, raccoons, coyotes, and bats. “It’s important to note that not all bats have rabies. However, if a bat is acting strangely, such as lying on the ground, out during daylight hours, or acting aggressively, it may be sick,” said Wallace. Health officials stress that all domestic animals such as cats, dogs, horses and livestock should be vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian. Over the past several years, a variety of animal to human contacts has resulted in several dozen Weld County residents requiring the expensive rabies immune globulin for post-exposure treatment. There have been no human deaths related to rabies exposure in Weld County. Rabies is a disease caused by a virus that affects the nervous system. Rabies causes inflammation of the brain and spinal cord and is nearly always fatal. It is transmitted in saliva through the bite of an infected animal. The virus can also be transmitted in saliva to an open cut, scratch or wound. If a person suspects they have been exposed to rabies, they should contact their medical provider immediately. Effective vaccination treatment is available to prevent rabies if started before symptoms appear. To prevent exposure to rabies: • Do not feed, touch or handle any wild animals • Have dogs, cats, horses, and livestock vaccinated regularly by a licensed veterinarian • Spay or neuter pets to reduce the number of unwanted or stray animals in the neighborhood Contact the Health Department at (970) 304-6415 for questions or if anyone had contact with the bat. For after-hours (outside of normal business hours, 8-5, Monday thru Friday), contact the Weld County Dispatch at (970) 350-9600 and select option 4.

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September 4, 2019

Colorado’s Oil and Gas Industry Voices its Concerns. But Gov. Jared Polis Dismisses ThemS The Colorado Oil and Gas Association’s annual Energy Summit this week in Denver

Jason Oates, the director of external affairs at Crestone Peak Resources, compared the rules in place before the new legislation to a football field where the industry knew where to find the sidelines and the goal posts because the state set the rules. Now with local governments at the helm, each play is different. And Oates is worried some regulations will effectively disallow drilling. “We are in this period of very uncertain times where we are trying to understand: What does the field we are playing on really look like?” he said. In this environment, he added, “how do you make capital decisions, investment decisions, make operational decisions?” The new power dynamic is “definitely going to make it more costly,” said Michael Orlando, the managing director and economist at econONE. “I don’t think it made it impossible to do business,” he continued, but “is 181 a pretext to shut down the industry? We’re going to find out.” Jon Ecker, the chief executive officer at Genscape, an industry analyst, said his firm is still projecting greater production profits in the Denver-Julesburg Basin, which covers a large swath of the Front Range and Eastern Plains, than in most North American oil fields. But he added, half-jokingly, it may depend on what the governor says about the industry later in the day. The contentious debate about the impact of the new energy rules in Colorado extended to a session with a panel of lawmakers who spoke before the governor took the stage. The six Republicans and three Democrats on the panel reprised the same talking points used during the legislative session earlier this year. State Sen. Ray Scott, R-Grand Junction, called it “strangulation by regulation,” while state Rep. Chris Hansen, D-Denver, said the legislation was a response to the industry’s obstinance for years when it came to addressing concerns of residents. Both parties acknowledged that Polis is leading the changes, pointing to his predecessor, Gov. John Hickenlooper’s willingness to work with the industry and not push regulations too far. “I have to tell you, I miss Gov. Hickenlooper. He was so good to understand the industry. I don’t think Jared Polis has any understanding of this industry,” said state Rep. Perry Buck, who represents Weld County, where most of the oil and gas production occurs in Colorado. Polis deflects questions as industry pleads for support A year ago, in his campaign for governor, Polis attended the energy summit but struck a far different tone. He outlined an agenda that prioritized local control and larger buffer zones between communities and drilling operations, but also extended a hand to the industry. The then-candidate repeatedly emphasized the need to respect hard-working oil and gas employees and resist the urge to retreat to ideological corners. “I can’t promise that I will always agree with you on every issue, but I can promise you an open mind, honest feedback and a genuine commitment to find common ground,” Polis said in 2018. This year, Polis took a different stance. Dan Haley, the president and CEO of the Colorado Oil and Gas Association, asked Polis to address a number of the industry’s concerns, but Polis dismissed most of them outright. The governor argued the outlook for drilling in Colorado is more stable now because the legislation diminished the likelihood that industry critics would go to the ballot for additional efforts to curb drilling. Polis signed Senate Bill 181 and declared that “the oil and gas wars that have enveloped our state are over.” But in reality, it shifted the battlefield to the local level, where some critics of the industry are pushing for bans on hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, to harvest natural gas. The current “political rhetoric about ending fossil fuels” in Colorado and on the presidential campaign trail makes workers in Colorado nervous for their jobs, Haley told Polis. “What can you say to those people?” he asked. “Well you know, I happen to be a Democrat so I worry much more about Trump’s tariffs and their impact on the infrastructure for the oil and gas industry and other industries, the closing down of overseas markets, the damage to the workforce readiness that he’s done with cracking down on immigration. So you can choose which side you worry about the economic threats from, but obviously I’m much more worried about who is president today than who will be president in a couple years,” Polis responded. A moment later, after Polis rejected the suggestion that government regulation has the power to move markets, contradicting some economists, Haley asked the governor the question that served as the title for the conference session: “Can you still drill for oil in a blue state?” “It’s just a silly question,” Polis said, adding that “it’s a geological question, it’s not a political question.” Polis continued to parry questions and refused to acknowledge the industry’s concerns, leading an exasperated Haley to ask again: “People want to feel like they’re valued, their jobs are valued, and they are wanted in this state. And for a long time, and especially this year, we feel like we are not.” “Your jobs are valued and you’re an important part of the diversity of the state,” Polis replied, 37 minutes into the discussion. In his closing comments, Polis attempted to reassure the industry that it doesn’t need to worry about its future in Colorado. But the executives in the crowd remained unconvinced. “We are working our way through a process. The devil is in the details,” said Rich Frommer, the president and CEO of Great Western Oil and Gas. His company has an inventory of permits that will allow future drilling and he said he remains hopeful that Plus, you can help too by ROUNDING UP your state officials will reach agreement on “common sense” regulabill to the next dollar through September 30th. tions. Afterward, Haley said it was important for the governor to acknowledge the industry’s role in the state’s economy. But he added: “It’s unfortunate that it look several attempts to get him to do that. You shouldn’t have to be coerced into valuing the livelihoods of your fellow Coloradans.” He called the governor’s tone “honest and true to who he is.”

by John Frank, The Colorado Sun The oil and gas industry is facing new headwinds in Colorado with a mixture of anxiety and downright angst, worried about new rules that could amount to a “proxy ban” on drilling in some areas and impact jobs. And Gov. Jared Polis only amplified the concerns Wednesday at the Colorado Oil and Gas Association’s annual summit as he struck what energy leaders described as a dismissive and condescending tone and repeatedly called industry concerns “silly.” The point of contention is the impact of Senate Bill 181, a measure approved earlier this year to revamp the state’s oil and gas regulations in a way that emphasizes environmental and health concerns and gives local governments more control in permitting drilling operations in Colorado. The legislation to allow tougher rules and even temporary bans on drilling is creating instability in the energy market, according to oil and gas executives and analysts, but Polis rejects that idea. Instead, he repeatedly argued that the industry’s future is tied to global commodity prices — not politics and regulation — even though independent analysts suggest its Gov. Jared Polis speaks before signing Senate Bill 181 on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, in his office at the Colorado Capitol. both. Looking on is Erin Martinez, right, whose husband and “It has nothing to do with brother were killed when their Firestone home exploded me, and nothing to do with in 2017. On the left is Martinez’ daughter.(Jesse Paul, The our state politics and less, Colorado Sun) even, to do with national politics,” he told energy leaders at the conference in Denver. He suggested that analysts should “be following the ins and outs of Venezuelan politics more than I’d be following the ins and outs of Colorado politics.” The Democrat’s remarks defined his combative approach to the summit and left industry leaders audibly groaning in disbelief. “I thought he would take more ownership about the impacts of 181 on the industry,” said Peter Mueller, the co-founder of EcoVapor Recovery Systems, a company that works to reduce gas emissions. The recent merger of two Colorado energy companies and potential for job losses come in part “because of the concerns about being able to invest in developing in Colorado, and that in turn comes from things like 181,” he said, echoing sentiments from other company executives. The conference is the first major gathering of the state’s oil and gas industry since Democrats took control of the statehouse and used their newfound power to shift the paradigm in Colorado with legislation that could allow more limits on drilling and emissions to address climate change. The industry pushed back against the legislation, and ultimately won substantive changes to lessen its adverse effects on drilling operations, but much remains unknown as the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission writes the new rules. The debate about what changes will mean for industry continues

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September 4, 2019

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Gardner Visits Eastern Colorado Ag Producers on Annual Farm Tour

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Cory Gardner (R-CO) concluded his annual Colorado Farm Tour this week in Eastern Colorado, where he visited a variety of agricultural producers and held roundtable discussions with local officials and constituents in 15 different Colorado counties. “My annual farm tour is a great opportunity to speak directly to Colorado’s agricultural producers and hear what farmers, ranchers, and small business owners want to see Senator Gardner holds a meeting at Rush Creek done in WashingWind Farm in Lincoln County. ton,” said Senator Cory Gardner. “We heard over and over again the need for more physicians and access to broadband in rural Colorado, and we worked together on ways we could enhance the workforce, strengthen the local economy, and connect Colorado’s producers to Senator Gardner holds a roundtable on rural health global markets. care challenges in Julesburg. I’m grateful to everyone in Eastern Colorado who participated in our discussions to build a stronger agriculture industry and quality of life in Colorado.” Gardner visited a wide variety of agricultural businesses and constituents in 15 Eastern Colorado counties: Greeley, Senator Gardner meets with agriculture industry professionals at Weld, Washington, Aero Applicators in Logan County. Logan, Sedgwick, Phillips, Yuma, Kit Carson, Lincoln, Cheyenne, Kiowa, Prowers, Baca, Bent, and Crowley. He stopped at family farms, ranches, wind farms, agricultural businesses, and held roundtables and meetings with constituents and local officials. A common concern brought up at the Senator’s Senator Gardner holds a roundtable discussion with stops were ways to USDA employees in Akron. enhance the infrastructure in rural Colorado. Gardner, who has secured more than $300 million in infrastructure grants for Colorado since being sworn into the Senate, said investing in infrastructure is a top priority of his as a member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee.

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CPW Searches for Aggressive Bear After it Confronted Hiker and Two Dogs

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Colorado Parks and Wildlife responded Thursday afternoon to a report of an aggressive bear after a hiker said it confronted him on a popular trail on the west side of Colorado Springs in the Red Rock Canyon Open Space. The hiker said he and his two dogs were just 100 yards up the trail at the start of his midday hike when the confrontation occurred. He said one dog, a Labrador, alerted at something in the thick scrub oak brush that surrounds the trail and it bolted, pulling its leash out of the hiker’s grasp, to go investigate. Soon, the hiker said he and his other dog, a Puggle mix breed, were confronted by a cinnamon-colored bear he estimated at 150 pounds. He said the bear showed no fear of him or the dogs. In fact, he said the bear aggressively pursued the smaller dog, which was still on its leash. The hiker said he kicked the bear in the head to stop it from attacking his pet. In the chaos, the hiker fell in gravel and suffered minor scratches on his legs. Again, he said, he kicked the bear in the head to prevent it from attacking his dog. The hiker said he was able to regain his footing and throw rocks at the bear, which turned and walked down the trail and disappeared. The bear never bit or clawed the hiker or his dogs. The hiker was treated at the scene for minor scrapes on his legs by CPW officers, gave an account of the incident and left the scene. The City of Colorado Springs closed all nearby trails at the suggestion of CPW officers. CPW also called in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) team, which helps CPW manage conflicts caused by wildlife for the protection of public health and safety. They intend to track the bear. If it is found, the bear will be euthanized because it poses an imminent threat to human health and safety. The public is asked to avoid the area until the search ends. The incident is an important reminder of the need to observe Bear Aware rules, especially when hiking in bear country. It’s best not to hike alone. Keep pets leashed. Carry a “rattle can” filled with rocks, or carry a can of bear spray to use if confronted by a bear. More Bear Aware tips can be found here and specific suggestions about hiking in bear country are at this link. For questions about city trail closures, please call Vanessa Zink, senior communications specialist for Colorado Springs, at 719-491-0363.

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Colorado’s Electric Cooperatives Junior Livestock Sale Sets New Record at State Fair

Pueblo, Colo. - A record $66,000 for grand champion market beef was bid during the 2019 Colorado’s Electric Cooperatives Junior Livestock Sale at the Colorado State Fair. The steer was raised by 14-year-old Shae Stone of Eaton, Colorado and purchased by longtime sale supporter Sam Brown and his family. More than $500,000 was raised in the auction of 146 animals raised and shown by young people from across Colorado. All youth exhibitors who participated were required to keep a detailed record book of their animal project while learning responsibility, leadership, showmanship, and best animal care practices. “The Colorado State Fair Junior Livestock Sale has raised millions of dollars for our state’s 4-H and FFA over the past four decades,” said Colorado State Fair General Manager Scott Stoller. “This sale is a reflection of their hard work and dedication to their animals, as well as the generosity of the philanthropists who support these amazing kids and make this event possible.” The sale is instrumental in supporting the future of Colorado’s agribusiness, as it demonstrates the importance of raising quality livestock and the work required of those who pursue careers in agriculture. The grand and reserve grand champions are listed below. A complete list of all winners is posted on the Colorado State Fair website.

The 2019 Colorado State Fair continues through September 2nd. For a complete schedule of state fair daily events, fair hours, admission pricing, and parking information, visit www.coloradostatefair.com, and the Colorado State Fair Facebook page. The state fairgrounds provides nearly $34 million in economic activity to Colorado throughout the year; $29 million of that activity is driven by the annual State Fair event. In addition to showcasing Colorado agriculture, the annual event features one of the country’s largest traveling carnivals, artwork, crafts, food competitions, rodeo action, a wide variety of food and merchandise booths and a Fiesta Day honoring Colorado’s Hispanic culture.

CFVGA Supports Proposed H2A Worker Program Rule Changes

The Colorado Fruit & Vegetable Growers Association (CFVGA) supports the proposed rule changes to improve the H-2A temporary agricultural labor certification program. Publication of the proposed changes were published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration and Wage and Hour Division July 15 with an invitation for the public to comment by Sept. 24. Groups representing growers and other sectors of the produce industry, including Western Growers and United Fresh, say the proposed rules would streamline and simplify the process growers use to bring foreign, seasonal workers into the United States for the sole purpose of providing farm labor not available domestically. Provisions include mandatory electronic filing of job orders and applications, permitting some post-certification modifications, allowing staggered entry of H2A workers, updates to how the Adverse Effect Wage Rate is determined, employer use of electronic domestic help-wanted advertising and other provisions. Last May 15, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue visited with Colorado produce growers at Sakata Farms, Brighton, Colo. The number one challenge noted in the roundtable meeting was securing qualified, legal labor for Colorado’s relatively short growing and harvest season. “This meeting was a good opportunity to discuss in detail the acute labor problems facing growers, and we were especially forceful about the changes needed to the H2A guest worker program to make the paperwork less burdensome and the program more flexible,” said Robert Sakata, CFVGA president. “We really appreciate Sec. Perdue listening to us and doing what he is able given the current legislation to make H-2A a more useable program for growers.” Sakata further noted that the proposed rule changes do not address all issues and that the changes could be reversed if a new administration does not like them. He said, “CFVGA is urging Congress to pass legislation that fixes the currently broken seasonal guest worker program or we will continue to see more Colorado growers go out of business.” The CFVGA is comprised of more than 250 members, including growers of all sizes and types of production throughout the state, as well as representatives of allied industries. The Colorado fruit and vegetable growing sector contributes nearly $485 million to Colorado at the farm gate and is multiplied as it goes through the distribution chain. Over 90,000 Colorado acres are in fruit and vegetable production.

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Town Comparison Hudson, Keenesburg, Lochbuie Keenesburg

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Year Ending 2018

Hudson

Weld County Assessed Value

$36,361,550

Number of Employees

24 full time 7 Part Time

8

23 full time 1 seasonal

Number of Water Taps

584

477

2,525

Miles of Road within Town Limits

23

16

36

Town Manager Base Pay

$100,000

$ 10,528,010 $

$

98,400 $

Lochbuie 38,010,430

120,000

Publisher's Note: Several Keensburgurg residents requested a comparison to Hudson & Lochbuie

Colorado Governor Starts Food Fight with Farmers and Ranchers

Greeley, Colo. – Agriculture is a significant contributor to Colorado’s economy, generating more than $40 billion in economic activity annually and supporting more than 170,000 jobs. Jobs in transportation, retail sales, food sales and restaurants, and tourism are just a few supported by agriculture. As well as contributing to the state’s economy, agriculture holds a tremendous duty to protect the environment, through stewardship of the land, water and air. Land in farms and ranches provides habitat for wildlife and open space, and, above all, producing food. Beef, frozen and fresh, is by far and away Colorado’s top export with over $1 billion in exports in 2018 ahead of electronics, medical equipment and aerospace products. So, when the beef industry learned that the Governor of Colorado, Jared Polis, made a pitch to the Department of Agriculture leadership that they should research plant-based proteins and delivered 250 Impossible Whoppers to the department staff you can bet we were astonished. For the Governor to suggest that Colorado agriculture begin focusing on growing vegetables for plant-based proteins is confusing to the farmers and ranchers who have worked the land in rural Colorado for decades. Not only because Colorado’s arid climate doesn’t allow for growing the extensive list of ingredients in plant-based burgers and alternative proteins, but also because Colorado’s beef industry contributes so much to the state’s economy. What the Governor should be aware of, is that livestock producers utilize grazing land that is too mountainous, dry or nutrient poor to be farmed and would otherwise go unused. Livestock are able to convert solar energy in plants that’s inaccessible to humans into high quality protein and other products such as leather and pharmaceuticals. Farmers and ranchers share the same motivation behind the Governor’s call for innovation. Those who are still farming and ranching today, understand all too well the risks of stagnation. The cutting-edge technology used in agriculture provides for our continued success and allows for the transition of the family business to the next generation. The technology used today to produce beef is the most efficient and sustainable in history. Compared to 1975, today’s beef farmers and ranchers produce the same amount of beef with 36% fewer cattle. This dramatic improvement in efficiency has been driven by improvements in beef cattle genetics, nutrition, biotechnologies, and husbandry practices that result in improved animal well-being. Despite these impressive numbers, cattle producers are still looking for ways to improve. Don’t get us wrong, as food producers we believe in the consumers right to choose and that more food options are better than none. What concerns the beef industry about the Governor’s support of companies like Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat is the false marketing surrounding sustainability and nutrition in order to promote their products. It is misleading and, in many cases, is unsubstantiated by peer-reviewed science and research. U.S. beef has one of the lowest carbon footprints in the world, 10 to 50 times lower than some nations. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s greenhouse gas emissions inventory, beef cattle only account for 2% of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions compared to 28% emissions from transportation. U.S. farmers and ranchers produce 18% of the world’s beef with only 8% of the world’s cattle. We can assure you, Governor Polis, Colorado’s beef industry will not go the way of the retail dinosaur, Sears. Next time the Department of Agriculture staff is looking for a free lunch we’d be more than glad to set up a grill in Broomfield and barbecue some cheeseburgers for the crew – the beef kind. -Colorado Livestock Association

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2019 SEWCF HORSES Jr. Showmanship

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2019 Southeast Weld County Fair Results

2.

Courtney Bydalek

3.

Yuvia Bonilla

Jr. Western Horsemanship

Jr. Reining

Senior Halter-Gelding

1.

Anastyn Perez

1. Abby Perez

2.

Courtney Bydalek

2.

1.

Courtney Bydalek

2.

2. Anastyn Perez

1.

Anastyn Perez

3.

3. Yuvia Bonilla

2.

Courtney Bydalek

1.

Anastyn Perez

1.

Ryan Brown

3.

Yuvia Bonilla

2.

Courtney Bydalek

2.

Abby Perez

3.

Aislyn Bonilla

Jr. Halter

Jr. Western Riding

Jr. Trail Course

Aislyn Bonilla

Senior Western Pleasure

4.

Yuvia Bonilla

5.

Courtney Bydalek

1.

Anastyn Perez

6.

Anastyn Perez

2.

Courtney Bydalek

1.

Cydni Dudley

1.

Ryan Brown

3.

Yuvia Bonilla

2.

Ximena Bonilla

2.

Abby Perez

3.

Aislyn Bonilla

Jr. Western Pleasure 1.

Anastyn Perez

Jr. High Point – Anastyn Perez Intermediate Showmanship

Intermediate Halter 1.

Ximena Bonilla

2.

Cydni Dudley

Intermediate Western Pleasure 1.

Cydni Dudley

2.

Ximena Bonilla

Intermediate Western Horsemanship 1.

Ximena Bonilla

2.

Cydni Dudley

Intermediate Western Riding 1.

Cydni Dudley

Intermediate Trail Course 1.

Senior Western Riding 1.

Abby Perez

2.

Ryan Brown

Senior Reining 1.

Ryan Brown

2.

Abby Perez

Senior Trail Course 1.

Ryan Brown

2.

Abby Perez

Senior High Point – Ryan Brown

Cydni Dudley

Intermediate Reining 1.

Senior Western Horsemanship

Cydni Dudley

Champion Horse – Abby Perez Reserve Champion – Ryan Brown RABBITS Rabbits, Small Breed, Sr. Doe

Intermediate High Point – Cydni Dudley

1.

Stacy Patton

Senior Showmanship

2.

Stacy Patton

1.

Abby Perez

3.

Ryder Halley

2.

Ryan Brown

Senior Halter-Mare 1.

Ryan Brown

Rabbits, Small Breed, Sr. Buck 1.

Stacy Patton

Rabbits, Large Breed, Jr. Buck 1.

Ryder Halley

Rabbits, Large Breed, Jr. Doe 1.

Ryder Halley

Rabbits, Large Breed, Sr. Doe 1.

Ryder Halley

Grand Champion Rabbit – Stacy Patton Reserve Champion Rabbit – Stacy Patton CROPS Crops, 5 Stalks Any Picking Type 1.

Lauren Kornman

Sunflowers, Confectionary, 3 Stalks, Any Variety 1.

Lauren Kornman

Grand Champion Crops – Lauren Kornman

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As Unaffiliated Voters Surge, Major Party Candidates Court Their Votes

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Colorado saw less of a blue wave and more of a purple wave

By James Marshall Herald Staff Writer A blue wave swept Colorado politics in 2018. Democrats won races for governor, attorney general, secretary of state and took control of the state Legislature. But in terms of registered voters, Colorado is getting more and more purple. Democrats – who have had about the same number of registered voters as Republicans for the past decade – now outpace their counterparts by about 50,000 active voters. Unaffiliated voters are the state’s largest voting bloc with nearly 315,000 more active voters than Democrats, according to the Colorado Secretary of State. Paul DeBell, a political science professor at Fort Lewis College, said major political parties losing rank-and-file support is an international trend called party dealignment. Disillusionment with government and partisan politics play roles in the shift from traditional political parties, research suggests. Colorado’s 2016 measure to allow unaffiliated voters to participate in the major parties’ primary elections may also contribute to party dealignment, DeBell added. Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Cortez, who is up for re-election in 2020, said independent thought is part of Colorado culture. “Coloradans have always been independent-minded,” Tipton said in an email. “This self-reliant spirit is almost unique to the West and that independence is what makes Colorado such a special place.” As unaffiliated voters increase their plurality in Colorado, Democratic and Republican candidates continue to covet their vote. Republicans, though, may face a tougher path to victory in statewide races in 2020. ‘I think Gardner has a real battle ahead’A Republican presidential nominee hasn’t won in Colorado since George W. Bush in 2004. Democratic dominance in recent elections and unaffiliated voters’ tendency to lean left combine to make the Colorado U.S. Senate race one of the most competitive in the 2020 cycle. Republican Sen. Cory Gardner, an affable politician from Yuma joined the Senate in 2015 after defeating Democratic incumbent Mark Udall by 1.9 percentage points. He rose to party leadership two years later when he was chosen to chair the National Republican Senatorial Committee, making him the Senate’s sixth ranking Republican at the time. In an email to The Durango Herald, Gardner said getting things done is more important to Colorado voters than identifying as a Republican or a Democrat. “I have been ranked the most effective member of the Colorado delegation and am the 5th most bipartisan senator,” Gardner said. “Whether it is moving the Bureau of Land Management to Western Colorado or fighting to protect our public lands, I will continue to fight for solutions that benefit Colorado above all else.” As Gardner’s first term winds down, nearly a dozen candidates are competing in the Democratic primary for a chance to unseat him. “I’d expect (it) to be a pretty tough race. It’ll really matter who’s on the top of the ticket and who the Democrats have going up against Gardner,” DeBell said. “Democrats and Republicans nationally will be watching this race really carefully and will probably be putting a lot of money into (it).” Gardner’s campaign raised more than $2 million last quarter and earned the endorsement of Americans for Prosperity Action, the political arm of the Koch network. Charles and David Koch, who died Friday, are fossil fuel magnates and influential conservative donors. While the field of Democratic candidates features legitimate contenders such as former state House Majority Leader Alice Madden of Boulder and former state Sen. Mike Johnson, national Democrats have successfully courted former governor John Hickenlooper, who swapped out his White House bid to make a run for Senate, he announced Thursday. “I’ve always said Washington was a lousy place for a guy like me who wants to get things done. But this is no time to walk away from the table. I know changing Washington is hard, but I want to give it a shot,” Hickenlooper said before knocking in a pool hall trick shot in his video announcement. Hickenlooper may enter the race as a favorite, but candidate and state Sen. Angela Williams warned that he is no shoo-in to win the Democratic nomination. “This won’t be a coronation,” she said in a prepared statement. As a presidential candidate, Hickenlooper ran as a centrist and distanced himself from liberal policies such as Medicare for All and the Green New Deal. Gardner has taken a similar approach in the Senate race, striking a centrist tone, perhaps to try to appeal to moderate, unaffiliated voters. In a recent advertisement, Gardner characterized positions taken by some Democrats – such as government-sponsored health care and eliminating the electoral college – as

“socialism on full display.” DeBell said nominating a moderate candidate could persuade voters in the middle, but noted that a candidate advocating for broad structural change may energize voters more so than a moderate. Bernie Sanders – who is calling for a “political revolution” to overhaul Washington – defeated eventual Democratic nominee for president, Hillary Clinton, by 19 percentage points in Colorado’s 2016 Democratic caucus. Unaffiliated voters couldn’t participate in major party caucuses until 2018, however. Easier path for Tipton on the Western SlopeDealignment is also taking place on the Western Slope, where the number of unaffiliated voters in Colorado’s 3rd Congressional District has surpassed those in the major parties, respectively. Republican voters maintain a 5 percentage point edge on Democrats in the sprawling district. Rep. Scott Tipton, R-Cortez, ousted Democratic incumbent John Salazar in 2010 and has held the seat ever since. “Tipton faces an easier path on the Western Slope,” DeBell said. “Yes, the independent share is growing, but there are a lot more Republicans supporting (him) – and independents leaning Republican – with it being so rural.” Tipton easily beat former Democrat state Rep. Diane Mitsch Bush of Steamboat Springs in 2018 by 8 percentage points. Mitsch Bush, who is running again in 2020, will face a stiff challenge in the Democratic primary from state Rep. Donald Valdez of La Jara. Valdez wants to lower prescription drug prices, increase health care access in rural areas and boost funding for public schools, according to a fundraising email. “Even Scott Tipton can’t call me a socialist,” Valdez wrote. Tipton said his district’s growing plurality of unaffiliated voters hasn’t changed how he campaigns or represents his constituents. “I don’t look at problems through a partisan lens,” Tipton said in an email. “Every day I focus on solving problems for the constituents of the 3rd Congressional District.” Expanding veterans’ health care, growing the economy and protecting public land and water are the non-partisan issues Tipton cited. While he does not support the Colorado Outdoor Recreation and Economy Act – the vast wilderness bill backed by Democratic members of the state’s delegation to U.S. Congress – Tipton proposed a smaller Colorado public lands package last month. National Democrats are also making a play for Tipton’s seat. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, the campaign arm of U.S. House Democrats, ran attack ads in June calling for Tipton to host more public events. Tipton’s campaign spokesperson previously told the Herald he wasn’t concerned by the ads because they “amount to a cheap PR stunt, not an actual investment in the race.” James Marshall is a student at American University in Washington, D.C., and an intern for The Durango Herald.

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Join the Arbor Day Foundation in September and Receive 10 Free Trees

Everyone who joins the Arbor Day Foundation in September will receive 10 free trees as part of the Foundation’s Trees for America program. Through Trees for America, everyone is encouraged to plant trees, which benefit the environment and improve the quality of life. With nearly 1 million members and supporters, the Arbor Day Foundation is the nation’s largest nonprofit organization dedicated to planting trees. Everyone who joins this month will receive one of the following tree packages based on their location: 10 Arizona cypress, 10 live oak or 10 mix trees including eastern redbud, white pine, sugar maple, white flowering dogwood, pin oak, red maple, river birch, silver maple, northern red oak and Colorado blue spruce. “These trees are carefully selected to yield year-round benefits, including beautiful spring flowers, cool summer shade, spectacular autumn colors, winter berries, and nesting sites for songbirds,” said Matt Harris, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “These trees will also add to the proud heritage of your state’s Tree City USA communities.” Harris continued. “For the past 43 years, Tree City USA has supported effective urban forestry management across the country and planting these trees will enhance this tree-planting tradition.” The trees will be shipped postpaid at the right time for planting between October 15 and December 10. The 6- to 12-inch trees are guaranteed to grow or they will be replaced free of charge. Easy-to-follow planting instructions are enclosed with each shipment of trees. New members of the Arbor Day Foundation will also receive The Tree Book, which includes information about tree planting and care. To receive the 10 free trees, visit arborday.org/September or send a $10 membership contribution by September 30 to: Arbor Day Foundation Ten Trees 100 Arbor Ave. Nebraska City, NE 68410

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Community United Methodist Church Welcomes New Pastor

Community United Methodist Church in Keenesburg recently welcomed Rev. Linda Meyer as their new pastor. Pastor Linda is a resident of Erie, CO. She comes to Keenesburg from Evans United Methodist Church in Evans, Colorado, where she was the pastor for three years. In addition to serving the people of Evans UMC, Pastor Linda has also been a volunteer at Heart of Longmont United Methodist Church for many years. She was their Pastoral Intern from August 2018 to June 2019. She worked with the Care Team at Heart of Longmont, and assisted the pastor with home visits and teaching small group studies. Pastor Linda and her husband, Tom, were members of Heart of Longmont from 1996-2016, when she became the pastor at Evans UMC. Pastor Linda and her family have lived in Colorado since 1995, when Tom received a job transfer to Longmont. They have two children, and two grandchildren. Pastor Linda is originally from northern Illinois, and grew up in a Methodist church in a town of 500 residents. She grew up on a farm, and has degrees in Agriculture from Western Illinois University and Iowa State University. Prior to becoming a minister, Pastor Linda worked in the geospatial industry, working with maps, aerial photos and satellite imagery. Pastor Linda is delighted to be part of Community United Methodist Church and the Keenesburg community, and looks forward to getting know the residents of Keenesburg.

Weldon Valley News

Covered Bridge There’s something about a covered bridge That’s quaint and sweet to see, Like turning back the page of time To the days that used to be. Far from the clamor of city street With its rush and many a scheme, A covered bridge in the quiet countryside Is a place to pause and dream. You can almost hear the rumble Of a carriage drawing nigh, A ruddy-face farmer with a wave of his hand Cals out a friendly “Hi”. There’s something about a covered bridge That speaks of simpler days When people had time to be neighborly In quaint old-fashioned ways. Kay Hoffman The days let it know it is summer with the warm sunny time. But the morning are reminding us that fall is just around the corner with the cool refreshing a air. We will soon see the leave changing colors! Smile a little: As time goes by- Store manager- “So you want the job. What’s your name, son?” Boy- “Ford, sir.” Manager- “And your firsts name?’ Boy- “Henry, sir. eh?” Manager- “Henry Ford, eh? That’s a pretty well-known name.” Boy- “Yes, sir, it should be. I’ve been delivering groceries around here for over two years.” Community news: The G.L.A.D. Club enjoyed it summer fling at the un-birthday party hosted by Lori Pogue and Carol Baber at the Jackson Lake club house. President Antoinette Pacheco to the fun time. The event began with Jim Jacobson visiting with the group about the property and activities at Jackson Lake. They have their own water system and boat ramp. Many of the resident are full time with many enjoying the summer time. It is a great get-away on weekend for may through the year. Among the activities was Auto Show and Craft held each summer open to the public. Other events during the year include: Kids Fun Day, 4th of July fireworks, golf cart parade, dinners, dances and many other events. The guests and club members enjoy a luncheon of brats, salads and desserts. In celebration of the un-birthdays each member brought a summer plant of flower for an exchange. The group also made a warming sock, filled with wheat. It was a fun summer activity. Those present were: Mary Ellen Higgins, Merri Armentrout ,Carol Baber, Gertie Chapin, Carol Covelli Sammie Covelli, Shelia Jacobson, Laurie Klein, Antoinette Pacheco, Vicki Peska, Lori Pogue, Jo Roberts, Judy Shaver, Connie Tomky, Joy Wilson, Olivia Burgess, Pat Wickstrom, JoAnn Schnitzer, Jim Jacobson and Mark Peska. The next meeting is September4th. Church chat: The St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church will celebrate Mass on Sunday morning at 7:00 a.m. Pastor Reverend Erik Vigil Reyes and Parochial Vicar Reverend Francis Saleth, HGN will share the services. Confession will be celebrated before mass. Weldon Valley Presbyterian Church in Goodrich has Christian education and worship at 10 a.m. The congregation continues to donation food items for the food bank at Rising Up in Fort Morgan. School scoop: it was a great first week of school. Everyone was excited about getting back with friends and ‘hitting’ the book! 4-H News: Members are planning activities for the new year. The 2019 county Fair was a great success. What’s cookin’: It is fresh peach season. Peaches were first cultivated in china more than 4,000 years ago. Throughout history, peaches have appeared in the folklore of virtually every culture, symbolizing fortune, fertility. Longevity, and immortality. Grown in western climate where the warm days and cool night contribute to their exceptional flavor. Peaches are one of summer’s most delicious treats. Peaches from Colorado’ wester slope are in the markets. They are among the sweetest to be found. First facts: 1953- A sign consisting of 50-foot-tall letters spelling out “HOLLYWOODLAND” was dedicated in Hollywood Hills to promote a Los Angles subdivision (the last four letters were removed in 1949). Weldon Valley History: Deuel Bridge- The bridge south of Weldona on currently known as Road 9 was build in 1889. The town of Weldona was then known as Deuel. Thought for the Day: “Most of our worries are reruns”

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Mike Huckabee: Our Values are Collapsing – How Can We be Shocked by the Decline of Civility, Spread of Hate?

By Mike Huckabee | Fox News Over the last 21 years, the Wall Street Journal/NBC News conducted a survey asking millennials the importance of religion, patriotism and family. There is no doubt that America has become more divided, less cohesive, and a lot less civil over the last few decades. It’s a phenomenon that commentators on both sides of the political spectrum have noticed and reflected on for years. Conservatives often point to the proliferation of liberal indoctrination in academia or an increasingly ideological and activist news media. Those on the left, meanwhile, are apt to lay the blame on President Trump, the personification of all of their fears and anxieties. A new poll from The Wall Street Journal and NBC News, however, paints a picture at odds with theories and in many ways, it’s more disturbing than either of these narratives. The poll, which replicates a survey from 1998, shows a drastic drop in the number of Americans who place a high value on patriotism, belief in God, and having children. Christen Limbaugh Bloom: Even in the best times our focus should still be on heaven More striking even than the overall decline is the generational divide. Those younger than 38 years old — millennials and the “zoomers” of Generation Z — are less than half as likely to rate religion as a “very important” value than Americans over 55. Among the younger generations, fewer than half think patriotism is very important, and fewer than one-third consider having a family of their own to be an important priority. If these figures are accurate — and the precipitous drop in church attendance suggests they are — how can we be surprised at the growing division in our public life? How can we be shocked at the collapse of civility and the spread of hatred? The loss of God-consciousness must correlate directly to this sad and intensifying state of affairs. A culture that doesn’t see God as real can easily devalue life, become deadened to any thoughtful feeling towards others, and feel no sense of responsibility or accountability for individual actions. When a primetime “comedy” host announces that he’s “glad” a political adversary is dead, that he hopes his death was “painful,” and is cheered on by his studio audience no less, I fear that sentiment is not an anomaly, but a reflection of the kind of culture that America is becoming. When I see so many Americans, especially the young, cite that vile sentiment with approval, I fear that the worst implications of the WSJ/NBC News poll are already upon us. A society that isn’t rooted in the absolute morality of faith in God and collective belief in the sacred value of human life will always tend toward division and incivility, regardless of who is in political power or who writes our textbooks and newspapers. These shifts in values seem to feed each other. Are we surprised that young people aren’t getting married and starting families? Undoubtedly, there are financial and material factors — there always are, but they don’t explain the full picture. Why have kids if you think the world will end in 12 years and you see no value in life beyond the temporal and physical? I fear that both sides — conservatives who believe our divisions can be healed if only the media and the universities would pipe down, as well as liberals who assume that everything will become more civil once the president they despise is out of office — are engaged in some very wishful thinking. A society that isn’t rooted in the absolute morality of faith in God and collective belief in the sacred value of human life will always tend toward division and incivility, regardless of who is in political power or who writes our textbooks and newspapers. More than a glimmer of hope exists in the public embrace of faith, pronouncements about our shared belief in one Almighty God, and steadfast defense of life in the womb that we have seen from President Trump. But the trends reflected in the WSJ/NBC News poll are greater and longer-lasting than one man’s service in public office, no matter how transformational his presidency may be. I sincerely believe that this poll will disturb other Americans as much as it disturbed me. I pray it will serve as a warning that we must return to the values of faith and morality that sustained America for so long. Most importantly, I pray that all Americans heed that warning together. Mike Huckabee was the 44th governor of Arkansas and a 2016 Republican candidate for president. He is currently host of “Huckabee” on TBN.

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Weld Central Classes of 1969 and 1970 to Hold Joint Reunion

Weld Central classes of 1969 and 1970 are planning a joint reunion on Friday, September 13 and Saturday, September 14. On Friday the classes are holding a “Meet and Greet” at the American Legion in Keenesburg, beginning at 4 p.m. with a tour of the middle and high schools. At 5 p.m., a cash bar and pizza ordered from Ben’s Brick Oven Pizza will be available at the Legion and throughout the evening for those who attend. At 7 p.m., class members will also have a chance to attend Weld Central’s homecoming football game where the classes of 1969 and 1970 will be recognized during halftime. After the game, there will be additional time to socialize at the Legion. On Saturday, the classes are holding a reunion buffet at the Riverdale Golf Club with Happy Hour from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Music will be provided and a photogrpher will be on hand to capture reunion moments. Discounts for golf at Riverdale will also be avalable throughout the weekend. Both classes are still trying to find missing classmates to invite to the upcoming reunion activities. The class of 1969 is looking for Dennis Hill, Don Feurt, Ted Young, Patricia Donovan and Alice Arnold Guiterrez. The class of 1970 is looking for Annette Chestnut, Lois Kinzie, Joe Leakey, Wanda Navarez, Vicki Neumann, and Sammikay Tilden We are taking requests from other classes who wish to attend the Friday night “Meet and Greet”. ; however, we do have room capacity limits. For more information, contact Sandi Wuertz Amen at 970-324-3140 or Julie Burrows Blair at 303-913-4422.

BINGO

Dollar Lunch Bunch History in Keenesburg

Sometime in the very early seventies a few church ladies began an amazing ministry in Keenesburg, Colorado. BerthaMadsen, Barbara Sauer, Dotti Linnebur, Marlene Hoff, and Marian Epple were among the first group of volunteer workers. Most of the area churches were involved in the food and fun. In the early days the government had a program to help defray the costs of senior lunch, but these people were not interested in government money they loved their job. Lunch was served promptly at noon to any senior over 55 years old. There is always salad, bread, main dish and dessert on the third Wednesday of the month September through May. In the early days the churches took turns hosting the senior lunch but now it is served in The American Legion Hall. These meals are always served with good conversation, fellowship and fun. People from the past may remember entertainment from the students at Preston Ranch, The Happy Harpers, the Citizen State bank, and the students from the local elementary schools. Today TBK bank provides free lunch in May and small gifts for each guest. They help with financial advice too of course. Keene Market has always been a big supporter of the Lunch bunch, Louie and Anna are icons of service to this community. The American Legion building and their support is vital to our legacy of service. The ladies auxiliary has updated the kitchen and the guys set up after their meeting on Tuesday before we serve. They make it easy to honor our senior citizens. Recently I spoke with Ginger Starks and she mentioned her time helping with the senior lunch with Lois Patton, Jeanette Neauhalfen, Jo Garone, Ruby and Don Vogel, Dorothy and Dan Sanders, and Jim Cooper. Later Janet Sauter, Lois and Jeannette became the leaders of the group and Karla Gallegas, and Gail Copeland helped their churches serve. The town was growing, and they were serving as many as sixty seniors so in 2012 they passed the torch to Helen Rosling. Janet Sauter still does the banking and since then we have added help from Community United Methodist church, Weld Central advanced catering class, taught by Judy Owens, and Just us Gals led by Lois Patton. These volunteers over the decades have hearts as big as Texas and the spirit of service so prominent in this Keenesburg area. Loaves and Fishes supplies Panera bread every meal. Volunteers run 4-H and the parade and the fair. Sports and other activities for our youth. This is a good time to thank the Legion, the Fair Board, Lost Creek Guide, The Bible camp leaders, and all the other great people from our schools, churches, and farms that make this a great place to live. The attendance is down at Senior lunch as people get too ill or move to be near their kids so we want to get the word out in case you would like to come. The next lunch is at 12:00 p.m. September18th. You are welcome to join the fun. The lunch is now $4.00 even a better bargain than in 1973 when I was first asked to help. Household Energy Use in Colorado A closer look at residential energy consumption All data from EIA’s 2009 Residential Energy Consumption Survey www.eia.gov/consumption/residential/

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Colorado households consume an average of 103 million Btu per year, 15% more than the U.S. average. Average household energy costs in Colorado are 23% less than the national average, primarily due to historically lower natural gas prices in the state. Average electricity consumption per household is lower than most other states, as Colorado residents do not commonly use electricity for main space heating, air conditioning, or water heating. Colorado homes are typically newer than homes in other parts of the country.

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ALL ENERGY average per household (excl. transportation)

DIVISION: Mountain North (Mnt(N)) STATES INCLUDED: Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Wyoming

ELECTRICITY ONLY average per household

Site Consumption million Btu

Expenditures dollars

Site Consumption kilowatthours

Expenditures dollars

120 100 80 60 40 20 0

$2,500

12,000 10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 0

$1,500 $1,250 $1,000 $750 $500 $250 $0

$2,000 $1,500 $1,000 $500 $0 US

Mnt(N)

CO

US

US

Mnt(N)

CO

US

Mnt(N)

6%

19%

18%

Mnt(N)

CO

2%

19%

1%

41% 50%

There is also “pickle/pull tabs” available everyday! Please come join us for some fun and socializing!

54% 26%

29% 35% Air conditioning

Water heating

Appliances, electronics, lighting

MAIN HEATING FUEL USED

US

Space heating

100%

80%

80% Other/None

60%

Propane

40%

Electricity

20%

Natural Gas

60%

None

40%

Window/wall units only Central air conditioning

20% 0%

0% US

Mnt(N)

CO

Compared to the U.S. average, a greater share of Colorado homes are heated with natural gas (75%). Propane heating is used in 10% of homes, higher than in most other states.

US

Mnt(N)

CO

Since the weather in Colorado is cooler than other areas of the United States, space heating accounts for more than half of household energy use (54%), while air conditioning accounts for only 1% of energy use.

COOLING EQUIPMENT USED

100%

Mnt(N)

CONSUMPTION BY END USE

CO

CO

More than half of Colorado households do not use air conditioning equipment (52%), but those that do typically use central air conditioners.

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Roggen Telephone Company

303-849-5260

Open Mon. - Fri. 8am - 5pm Family Medical Care for All Ages

Keene Clinic

190 So. Main St., Keenesburg

303-732-4268

Loya’s Cleaning Maria Loya

English: Butch 970-590-8063 Spanish: Maria 303-350-6365 butcherger@hotmail.com

Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry Assistance for Roggen, Keenesburg, Prospect Valley, & Hudson Call to Request Assistance

Panera Bread Available Saturdays at 9 am.

303-732-4319

DOHERTY’S PLUMBING AND DRAIN Plumbing, Drain Cleaning, Water Heater Replacement Video sewer inspection Sewer & drain locating

Self Storage

1401 County Road 153 Strasburg, CO 80136

Phone: (303) 622-4142

COMPLETE HVAC SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE

Managers: Garold & Geraldine Middlemist

303-859-9126

First Baptist Church, Keenesburg, Food Pantry

SERVICES

Open every third Saturday 9 am to 12 pm 100 North Market Street, Keenesburg

McCarthy Trucking Recycled asphalt, concrete Great for driveways & parking areas. Also sand & gravel. Reasonable Prices Call Kevin for free quote 303-901-5034

HELP WANTED Full-time and Part-time Class A Truck Drivers Needed Driver will haul agricultural commodities from vendor to dairy Pay is very competitive Class A CDL is required Minimum 1-year experience is preferred Must have current DOT Physical and medical card Must be able to pass initial drug screening Please submit resume to office@lostcreekdairy.net or call 303-849-6222

Help Wanted Concrete Form Setter & Finisher Positions Available Will Train No Experience Needed 720-580-2130

Keenesburg Attorney: Ruth Pelton-Roby Wills $100, Divorce, DUI, business setup. Experienced, Affordable, Local. If you cannot travel I will come to you call 720-341-8530

CLASSIFIEDS DO THE JOB

303-732-4080

For emergency needs, please contact 720-480-6428 or email us at: http:// www.fbca.church

Donations are welcome to help us defeat hunger in our community

WANTED Wanting to lease dry land farm ground Have full line of Modern equipment and can provide references Call Jeff at 303-502-0348 or email at jpowley@skybeam.com

FOR SALE For Sale 1939 John Deere Model B Good Restoration Project 303 – 548 - 4645 1962 Buick LeSabre, 451 Wildcat. Runs Great. 84,900 K, One owner. Auto. $9000 (303) 857-2587

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