Category Archives: 2019

2019, BOCC

December 31st BOCC: More on Wetmore EMS, Engine 32, and HOA snow plowing

BOCC: Wetmore EMS Progress,
Airport Fire Truck/HOA Issue,
HOA Road Snow Plowing

Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC)
—December 31, 2019
WESTCLIFFE, Colo.
by Jackie (Muddy) Bubis
The meeting started with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call. Introductions of the public followed.
The minutes of December 18th were approved.
Commissioner Items
Commissioner Canda reported that Mr. Kunkleman from CenturyLink continues to pursue grant money for laying more fiber along Highway 96.
Commissioner Printz reported an upcoming meeting with the ambulance staff and clinic leadership to put together a workshop in Wetmore to help solve the ongoing ambulance service issues. Continue reading December 31st BOCC: More on Wetmore EMS, Engine 32, and HOA snow plowing →

2019

Good Tidings of Great Joy

by Pastor Curtis Schockey

Through signs in our yards, or the sweaters we wear, to even the jewelry we put on, this time of year provides a stage to proclaim what we believe. It has become a time of year in which people of other faiths or no faith at all tolerate a little Christian joy. However,
as time goes on the tolerance is shrinking for those who want to proclaim the birth of their Savior. We see the workplace, the stores, the media, and even our neighbors asking that we all be aware of how a nativity scene can be offensive or even the phrase “Merry Christmas”.
Their goal is to be all inclusive during the holidays.

Continue reading Good Tidings of Great Joy →

2019, BOCC, Uncategorized

BOCC: Airport Firetruck Fireworks

Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC)
—December 18, 2019
WESTCLIFFE, Colo.
by Jackie (Muddy) Bubis
The meeting started with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call. Introductions of the public followed.
The minutes for November 27th, December 5th and 6th were approved.
Commissioner Items:
Commissioner Canda reported that CenturyLink is looking at options for extending fiber down to McKenzie Junction to include grant application. The meeting with Sallie Clark from USDA Rural Development went well and Mr. Canda was pleasantly surprised at all the programs available for small rural communities. Continue reading BOCC: Airport Firetruck Fireworks →

2019, Custer County Kids

Coach Through, “District Not Resting on Distinction Award”

by Troy Bomgardner
Counselor/Head Football Coach
Custer County High School

Although just recently having received the prestigious “School of Distinction Award” by the Colorado Department of Education, the Custer County School District is continuing to work on improving the quality of education throughout the district. One of the key components is called a “Coach Through”. The concept involves an administrator stopping by a classroom, observing teachers Continue reading Coach Through, “District Not Resting on Distinction Award” →

2019

Looks Like Heart of the Rockies Is Coming to Town

by George Gramlich,
News and Analysis

WESTCLIFFE, Colo.

When our Sentinel reporter Ann Barthrop got back from the last West Custer County Hospital District (“WCCHD” or for us locals, the “Clinic”) Board meeting a few weeks ago, she had a lot of questions about the proposed “take over” of the Clinic by Salida’s
Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center (“HRRMC” or the “Heart”). It was the major topic of discussion at the meeting, but some things didn’t quite fit together. Continue reading Looks Like Heart of the Rockies Is Coming to Town →

2019, BOCC

BOCC: Commissioner Flower not happy with Trib’s Article, Trib CORAs Docs…

BOCC: Flower not happy with Trib’s Article, Trib CORAs Docs, Board to Talk about Vacation Rentals, More Money Tossed at Implementation of the Strategic plan?

Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC)
—December 5, 2019
WESTCLIFFE, Colo.
by Jackie (Muddy) Bubis

The meeting started with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call. Introductions of the public followed.
Commissioner Items:
Commissioner Printz expressed that the CCI (Colorado Counties, Incorporated) conference that the three commissioners just returned from was profitable and suggested that the time to talk about short-term vacation rentals is sooner rather than later.
Commissioner Canda reported that Sally Clark from USDA will be here on Thursday the 12th at 10:30 a.m. to meet with the commissioners regarding fiber and broadband. He also appreciated the CCI conference and came home with more knowledge and information. Continue reading BOCC: Commissioner Flower not happy with Trib’s Article, Trib CORAs Docs… →

2019, BOCC

November 27th BOCC: Fiber, EMS, Airport Fire Truck Issue, HOAs want Snow Plowed by County

BOCC: IGA Signed for Fiber Project,
Airport Fire Truck Issue, HOA Wants Snow Plowed,
MORE EMS Drama

Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC)
—November 27, 2019
WESTCLIFFE, Colo.
by Jackie (Muddy) Bubis
The meeting started with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call. Introductions of the public followed.
The minutes from November 13th were approved.
Commissioner Items
Commissioner Canda reported that the Upper Arkansas Water Conservancy District will be meeting after the first of the year with those opposed to the water augmentation plan. He worked with Fire Chief Shy to clarify insurance issues with the damage done by the fire truck housed at the airport. He announced that the $30K grant for the Underfunded Courthouse project was awarded. Continue reading November 27th BOCC: Fiber, EMS, Airport Fire Truck Issue, HOAs want Snow Plowed by County →

2019

Living Nativity at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Canon City

On Saturday, December 14th from 5 to 7:30 p.m., Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church will continue its traditional recreation of the birth of Christ as a Living Nativity scene. This year marks the 21st Anniversary of the event.
Visiting the Living Nativity has become a tradition for many viewers from Fremont County and beyond. New visitors are invited to join in the tradition at 801 N. Sheridan Avenue in Cañon City to help celebrate the Christmas season. Continue reading Living Nativity at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Canon City →

2019, BOCC

BOCC Nov 13th: BOCC: New Christian Radio Station Coming To County; Another EMS Vote, Fiber IGA Approved

Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC)
—November 13, 2019
WESTCLIFFE, Colo.
by Jackie (Muddy) Bubis
The meeting started with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call. Introductions of the public followed.
The minutes from October 31st, November 6th and 7th were approved.
Commissioner Items:
Commissioner Canda held his comments until a later agenda item.
Both Chairman Flower and Commissioner Printz reported on meetings they attended. Commissioner Flower got a consensus from the other commissioners that the county should not buy the salvaged deputy’s vehicle from the recent crash. The vehicle was heavily damaged and Mr. Flower expressed that he didn’t think the county wanted to be in the salvage business. He also reported that the letter that the Board sent to DOLA requesting funds had a mistake in it. Christy Doon from DOLA will attend the end of month meeting to discuss this request in light of new management at DOLA. Continue reading BOCC Nov 13th: BOCC: New Christian Radio Station Coming To County; Another EMS Vote, Fiber IGA Approved →