Posted on 08/28/2020 12:41:34 PM PDT by george76
Farmers Fresh has been threatened with legal action..
Farmers Fresh Market supporters rallied outside the Ignacio grocery store Saturday in a show of support for the store’s free-choice mask-wearing policies.
The store has received a legal warning from La Plata County authorities for flouting the state’s mandatory mask order. Gov. Jared Polis issued the executive order in July to help reduce coronavirus transmission. On Saturday, community members weighed in with a vote of support for Farmers Fresh.
“I’m very, very thankful for it. I think now is the time to make your voice heard one way or another,” said Amos Lee, the store’s general manager.
Farmers Fresh is one of the only full-service grocery stores in the area, drawing customers from all around eastern La Plata County. In more normal times, it has a community feel, sourcing food as locally as possible, providing free water to community members and carrying the state’s food assistance program, Double Up Food Bucks. The store also provides masks for people who want to wear them.
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More than 40 people joined the rally Saturday, carrying signs and cheering when passing drivers honked or gave a sign of support. They plan to hold another rally this coming Saturday, Lee said.
“People feel like freedoms are being infringed upon. It’s not something that is optional or suggested. It’s top-down mandated,” Lee said.
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The rally came after a Board of Trustees meeting Aug. 17 in which the majority of speakers supported the store. Of the first 15 speakers during a public comment period, 13 supported Farmers Fresh
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Most people said a mask requirement is an infringement on rights, and people should have a choice and questioned the constitutionality of the governor’s order.
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My body, my choice... >> You are exempt from wearing a mask if ...
The citizens should gather ‘round the La Plata cty authority’s houses and weld them in ... for their own safety ... from the Wuhan Flu.
About time a retailer in this country grew a pair. Masks should be OPTIONAL in ALL American retail facilities. Scared of corona? YOU stay home.
Amen.
Aren’t store employees told not to confront people who do not wear masks? If so store can say they are obeying the law and still ignore anyone not wearing a mask.
How about “It’s biologically impossible for me to spread a virus I’m not infected with“?
Ignacio! Back in the 1950s-1970s the 4-Corners area was my old stomping grounds.
I live two blocks away from this store.
Very good store and very nice workers.
FMCDH(BITS)
Thanks..
Lots of fun stuff to see there
Good to see most of the locals supporting their grocery store.. liked the signs, too.
Mask wearing should be up to the private business owner.
Saying masks should be optional in ‘all’ facilities does the same thing as the governor is doing - mandating private business cow-tow to someone else’s opinion.
p.s., CCP virus isn’t spread by ‘staying home’. The at risk that have stayed home for up to 6 months now are not sick. CCP virus is spread by running around carelessly.
It’s for their own good. :)
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