Good Morning, Colorado, and welcome to the Daily Sun-Up. It’s Monday November 16th, and we’re feeling lucky to start the day with you. Today, we’re sharing the story of Doug Summerfield from Arvada, who spent a month on a ventilator in the spring after contracting the coronavirus.

Before we begin, let’s go back in time with some Colorado history adapted from historian Derek R Everett’s book “Colorado Day by Day”:

Today, we take you back to November, 1910 when the Daughters of the American Revolution called on Colorado’s leaders to remake the state flag, which, at the time, was a blue banner with the state seal. They argued that state loyalty is too precious ever to be lost.

And now, our feature story.

So, back in the spring when the coronavirus crisis first reached Colorado we at the Sun interviewed doctors and patients about their experiences with the disease. One of those patients was 75 year old Doug Summerfield who spent about a month on a ventilator at Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge.

Colorado Sun reporter Jesse Paul recently caught up with Doug to find out how his recovery is going and his message to people who may not be taking the pandemic seriously.

Finally, here are a few stories you should know about today:

The long-shot bid to recall Gov. Jared Polis, has fizzled after organizers didn’t turn in signatures that were due Friday to force a special election to oust the Democrat.

The number of new weekly unemployment cases has been inching higher for weeks with the latest number now double what it was in late September. That tracks to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Colorado and resulting local business restrictions.

Superintendent Susana Cordova is leaving Denver Public Schools to return to her administrative roots, becoming deputy superintendent of leading and learning for a large Texas school district.

Saul Sanchez, an immigrant meatpacker in Greeley who died from coronavirus left a legacy of compassion. He worked alongside other immigrants and refugees at a JBS meatpacking plant that became a coronavirus hotspot.

For more information on all of these stories, visit our website, www.coloradosun.com.

And remember, The Colorado Sun is non-partisan and completely independent. We're always dedicated to telling the in-depth stories we need today more than ever. And The Sun is supported by readers and listeners like you.

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Good Morning, Colorado, and welcome to the Daily Sun-Up. It&rsquo;s Monday November 16th, and we&rsquo;re feeling lucky to start the day with you. Today, we&rsquo;re sharing the story of Doug Summerfield from Arvada, who spent a month on a ventilator in the spring after contracting the coronavirus. Before we begin, let&rsquo;s go back in time with some Colorado history adapted from historian Derek R Everett&rsquo;s book &ldquo;Colorado Day by Day&rdquo;: Today, we take you back to November, 1910 when the Daughters of the American Revolution called on Colorado&rsquo;s leaders to remake the state flag, which, at the time, was a blue banner with the state seal. They argued that state loyalty is too precious ever to be lost. And now, our feature story. So, back in the spring when the coronavirus crisis first reached Colorado we at the Sun interviewed doctors and patients about their experiences with the disease. One of those patients was 75 year old Doug Summerfield who spent about a month on a ventilator at Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge. Colorado Sun reporter Jesse Paul recently caught up with Doug to find out how his recovery is going and his message to people who may not be taking the pandemic seriously. Finally, here are a few stories you should know about today: The long-shot bid to recall Gov. Jared Polis, has fizzled after organizers didn&rsquo;t turn in signatures that were due Friday to force a special election to oust the Democrat. The number of new weekly unemployment cases has been inching higher for weeks with the latest number now double what it was in late September. That tracks to the rising number of COVID-19 cases in Colorado and resulting local business restrictions. Superintendent Susana Cordova is leaving Denver Public Schools to return to her administrative roots, becoming deputy superintendent of leading and learning for a large Texas school district. Saul Sanchez, an immigrant meatpacker in Greeley who died from coronavirus left a legacy of compassion. He worked alongside other immigrants and refugees at a JBS meatpacking plant that became a coronavirus hotspot. For more information on all of these stories, visit our website,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.coloradosun.com/" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.coloradosun.com&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1605586104294000&amp;usg=AFQjCNEib9QGt1YMRRsqVA7Hj_L2okH11A">www.coloradosun.com</a>. And remember, The Colorado Sun is non-partisan and completely independent. We're always dedicated to telling the in-depth stories we need today more than ever. And The Sun is supported by readers and listeners like you. Right now, you can head to ColoradoSun.com and become a member. Starting at $5 per month for a basic membership and if you bump it up to $20 per month, you&rsquo;ll get access to our exclusive politics and outdoors newsletters. Thanks for starting your morning with us and don&rsquo;t forget to tune in again next time.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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