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I understand that we, in Colorado, must do everything we can to protect all from the Covid 19 virus. However, I would like to express that I am very disappointed and frustrated that Hobby Lobby has been considered a "nonessential" business and has been ordered to close. I have a home business that requires many supplies from my local Hobby Lobby. This week, I have converted my efforts to making cloth face masks for the public and to donate to any medical providers in need. I can no longer acquire the supplies (fabric, elastic, thread, etc.) to make these as I had been. Many other people with home businesses procure their supplies from Hobby Lobby stores and may now be impeded in their production efforts.
Another negative aspect of this closure is the inability of families to procure materials for homeschooling. Yesterday I saw a mother in our neighborhood with young children working on an outdoor project that required materials available at Hobby Lobby. There are also artists who can no longer obtain supplies there for their professions. Also, in the midst of this shutdown, we all need to keep productive and busy at home in order to stave off boredom and depression. Hobby Lobby is a wonderful supplier of many products for a vast variety of needs in our communities. Please reconsider this closure, as I and many others believe strongly that this business is essential to quality of life in our communities.
DianeSiegle
Longmont, CO
