Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC)
—March 21, 2018
Wetmore, CO
by Jackie Bubis
The meeting started at 9 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call. Introductions of the public in attendance followed.
Commissioner Items
Commissioner Printz reported his attendance at an Early Childhood Development meeting, the DOLA grant meeting in Golden and the Tourism Board meeting. He sent a firmly worded letter regarding the toilet in the Wetmore Community Center that has never worked properly. He reiterated that the mop sink was going to have to simply remain as is. Continue reading March 21 2018 BOCC
Category Archives: Letters
Candidate for Clinic Board Mike Haga Speaks about the Past and the Present
Redemption From a 37-Year-Old Error
by George Gramlich
Last week a concerned citizen sent the Sentinel (and apparently others in the area) a reference to a United States District Court (Denver) case from 1990. It was an appeal by the plaintiff to have his 1981 felony conviction of federal bank fraud be overturned due to the fact that at the time of the crime and sentencing, the plaintiff/defendant was mentally incompetent. The court rejected the request.
That plaintiff/defendant was Mike Haga, Custer County native and local high school graduate, is a candidate for the May 8th election for the West Custer County Hospital District Board.
His is a story of success after failure. A story of how mental and physical illness can be conquered and controlled. A story of determination to succeed. A story of how God can provide a path to fulfillment. Continue reading Candidate for Clinic Board Mike Haga Speaks about the Past and the Present
Custer County Republican Assembly: Baltzly and Nordyke Both Make Ballot for Coroner
by Sentinel Staff
The Custer County school’s multipurpose room began to fill with people signing in, seeing friends and neighbors leading to the ensuing conversations and meeting new people. Gubernatorial candidates, Steven Barlock from Denver and Teri Kear from Westcliffe were in attendance to meet people and answer questions. Continue reading Custer County Republican Assembly: Baltzly and Nordyke Both Make Ballot for Coroner
Custer County Republican Assembly March 20, 2018
Custer County
Republican Assembly
for all Custer County Precincts
Tuesday March 20, 2018 at 7 p.m.
Custer County School Multipurpose Room
The thirty delegates elected at the County Precinct Caucuses will attend the County Assembly where candidates will be nominated for open county elected positions. The elected delegates to the County Assembly will then vote from the nominations for county candidates for the June 26, 2018 Primary election ballot. Candidates must receive 30% of the delegate vote to be on the Primary election ballot. Statewide race candidates will also be nominated this evening. Ten State Assembly Delegates and Alternate Delegates will be elected to attend the State Assembly held April 13th and 14th, 2018.
All Republicans, 18 years of age and older, are invited to attend this Custer County Republican event to meet your delegates and county Republican candidates.
“Patients First” Reform Slate Running for Clinic Board
by George Gramlich
The troubled West Custer County Hospital District (aka “Clinic”) is having an unusual election come May 8th: All five Board of Directors positions are up for election. The five current Board members, Bob Tobin, Ann Evans, Janny Candelaria, Bob Weisenbach and Katherine Ripley-Williams have all indicated that they are running for re-election.
In an interesting twist, a group of local citizens concerned with the chronically poor performance of the Clinic and the never-ending management issues have banded together to form a reform slate and are running a team of five new candidates for the Board, dubbed the “Patients First” team.
The Patients First Team consists of Mike Haga, Mike Kienbusch,
David Brothers, Ann Barthrop and Larry Luikart. Their intent is to change the orientation of the Clinic’s efforts to a “Patients First” priority with a reform platform (noted below). Continue reading “Patients First” Reform Slate Running for Clinic Board
March 7th BOCC: Jet Fuel at Airport, NEW Landfill Issues, Bogle Wants More Money
Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC)
—March 7, 2018
Westcliffe, CO
by Jackie Bubis
The meeting started at 9 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call. Introductions of the public in attendance followed.
Minutes from February 23rd and 28th were approved.
Commissioner Items:
Commissioner Canda reported a conversation with County Surveyor, Kit Shy and the Reis family about a possible right-of-way through the landfill for their property.
Commissioner Printz reported that he is satisfied with the response from the Tourism Board regarding the question Mr. Canda asked about the makeup of the Board. “They are an excellent board and they’re doing well.”
Chairman Flower reported on the Republican caucus. Continue reading March 7th BOCC: Jet Fuel at Airport, NEW Landfill Issues, Bogle Wants More Money
In Custer County, Colorado, We Protect Our Own
Letter by J Cascarelli,
Westcliffe CO
It was fourteen years ago that our Sheriff put an ad in the local paper to initiate the formation of the Sheriff’s Posse. About 40 of us volunteered; today we have about twenty active Posse members. Twelve years ago, the Posse command staff, Robin Schmutzler, offered to provide the local school district with daily security patrols when the school was in session, at school athletic events and during school dances including the annual prom. In the beginning, some teachers and at least one School Board member objected to having a uniformed, armed presence at the school. Some of us asked for a tour of the school. This one building school district was built in three phases over the years. There are a dozen little “cubby holes” all over the school. The high school principal conducted a tour for Posse members prior to the school’s opening day. The Posse invited security experts to present the special challenges that school security presents. Continue reading In Custer County, Colorado, We Protect Our Own
Boy Scouts Troop 114 Presents Charter
Press Release,
The American Legion
Post 170
Good News!!! At the March 5th meeting of Boy Scouts Troop 114, ceremonies included presentation of the Scout sponsorship charter to The American Legion Westcliffe Post 170. This charter confirms the strong bond between Troop 114 and Post 170. As the sponsoring agency for Troop 114, Post 170 provides support, encouragement, recognition, participation, recruiting and patriotic education as needed and requested as well as some financial assistance.
Recently, Troop 114 had three scouts elevated to Eagle Scout; a huge achievement. The Troop is active and engaged in our community and sets the example for excellence.
February 28th BOCC: Broadband, Personnel Policy, 4-H
Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC)
—February 28, 2018
WESTCLIFFE, CO
by Jackie Bubis
The meeting started at 9 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call. Introductions of the public in attendance followed.
The room was again packed with folks there to encourage the Board to vote yes on moving forward with the grant for the “broadband” towers.
Approval of the minutes of February 6th and 7th was unanimous.
Commissioner Items:
Commissioner Canda reported on attending the County Needs Assessment meeting as well as the CCEDC Workshop. Commissioner Printz attended both meetings as well.Chairman Flower went to the Fair Board meeting as well as these other two. Continue reading February 28th BOCC: Broadband, Personnel Policy, 4-H
OBITUARY “Bob” Robert Girard Luman
“Bob” Robert Girard Luman left this earth on February 20th, 2018. He was born on May 2, 1954, in St. Louis, MO. He was a Navy veteran and served in the Viet Nam war. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Nancy Ann Luman, and children Amber, Alicia and husband Alan Reeder, Levi, Misty Gunn, Summer Jameson, five grandchildren and many more family members. He was preceded in death by daughter Amanda Kathleen Luman. Bob was a man you would never forget meeting. His big heart and gift of gab will be greatly missed by many.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at Assumption Cemetery on March 16th at 11 a.m. Rev. Stephen Olamolu officiating. A luncheon will follow at Our Lady of the Assumption Parish Hall at 109 S. 5th Street, Westcliffe, CO.