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Stop Vaccines Already Be Informed Before Taking

Stop Vaccines Already Be Informed Before Taking

by Fred Hernandez
Opinion
A lmost on a daily basis hundreds of doctors, scientists, pharmacists, scholars, intellectuals and learned individuals from academia bring forth new information about the uncertainties of the vaccines.
These are well educated, highly trained, respected worldwide and capable individuals who speak the truth and they speak it loud and clear. Before the advent of the virus these people were respected and sought after by world leaders, media and corporate giants. They are spreading the news to you. But we will not hear the truth on mainstream media which is at best compromised and in some cases down right corrupt. It has been three years since the “pandemic” first materialized almost out of nowhere creating havoc on people’s lives not only in this country but throughout the world. Today we should have learned the lessons about the real reason for this global event. If nothing else we should now know that the vaccine being pushed by the government is not a surefire deterrent against the virus.
There have been hundreds if not thousands of adverse effects officially recorded and documented. In fact there are volumes of good, solid information that show most of those contracting the virus these days are vaccinated. Anyone who has any interest in finding out the hard facts can easily go online and readily find this information. Yet in some states the administrators continue to promote taking the jab. What is even worse is that there are those who obediently follow these directives. Before you take another shot, do yourself and/or your loved ones a favor: know the facts and understand that you have rights. You have every right to accept medical treatment if that is what you really need. You also have every right to refuse medical treatment if you do not want it. These rights are contained in FEDERAL as well as COLORADO STATE Law. Both of these laws state unequivocally that adults who are able to make a decision and express those decisions have an intrinsic right to the following:
• First of all, they have
a right to be given infor-mation regarding their condition (if they have one) and its treatment and that information has to be given in a way that they can fully comprehend all details including risks, benefits, alternatives and the possible result of the treatment.
• They have a right to give their consent to the,medical treatment, as explained, should they agree with it.
• They also have the right to reject the treatment proposed at any time and for any reason even if by their refusal of the treatment the result might be negative (including possibility of death).
• They have a right to make their wishes known before they need the treatment.
• They have a right to assign another person to make medical decisions for them in the event they are unable to do so.

YOUR RIGHT TO INFORMED CONSENT
Except in an emergency you have the right to give your consent to receive treatment and you must be told beforehand what the treatment is, for what reason, why it will be helpful and what the risks and side effects might be. You have a right to a second opinion and you have a right to discuss it with your family or friends before making your final decision.
YOUR RIGHT TO ACCEPT TREATMENT
Once you have been fully informed you may accept by saying “OK” and sometimes a verbal acceptance is enough. Or, you may be asked to sign something at which time you have the right to have it explained to your satisfaction before you sign anything.
YOUR RIGHT TO REFUSE
Once you have been fully informed to your satisfaction you have the right to refuse any and all medical treatment even if it will cause an adverse effect on your condition and that includes the possibility of one’s death.
YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO MAKE YOUR DECISIONS KNOWN
Should you have a preference as to the type of medical treatment you believe you should have you can make it known. You also have a right to appoint someone else of your choice to make decisions for you.
It is of paramount impor-tance for you to get all the information about your rights with regard to your care. It is contained in the law of the land and you have a duty to yourself to know these rights for your own protection and well being. Do not agree with everything you are told just because they are employed by a government agency. You have an obligation to yourself and your loved ones. visiting Colorado AdvancedDirectives.com.
You can also contact your local physician, your local hospital or even your senior group. These organizations below will also give you the information you need.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Colorado Department of Social Services.
Colorado Hospital Association
Colorado Medical Society
Colorado Advance Directives Consortium
Finally, there is a booklet from the Colorado Hospital Association entitled Your Right to Make Healthcare Decisions which can be gotten free of charge by simply calling 1-720-489-1630. There is no reason for anyone to be lured into any kind of treatment. Get fully informed and take care of yourself. It is your right. It is your obligation to yourself and your loved ones.

SDCEA Board of Directors to Consider Restructuring of Rates

SDCEA Board of Directors to
Consider Restructuring of Rates
The proposed rate changes will vary by class
of service and amount of electricity used.

uena Vista, Colorado
—February 27, 2023
The board of directors at the Sangre de Cristo
Electric Association has announced that they will consider the restructuring of rates during their next monthly meeting on March 29, 2023. If approved, the new rates would go into
effect on June 2023 bills.
The proposed restructuring is aimed at ensuring that the electric cooperative can continue to provide reliable and affordable electric service to its
members while also main-taining and upgrading its cooperative infrastructure. The restructure will show members the itemized costs to serve them and will re-balance costs to make the cooperative more financially stable and less influenced by external forces such as weather.
“We understand the importance of affordable and reliable electric service for our members, and we are committed to ensuring that our rates are structured in a way that better reflects the costs of providing electricity, said Paul Erickson, SDCEA CEO. “The proposed rate restructuring will help us achieve that goal.”
The proposed rate re-structuring is the result of a comprehensive review of SDCEA’s rates, which include an analysis of
the cooperative’s costs, usage patterns, and industry trends. If approved, the restructuring would result in changes to the rate components charged for various types of service, including residential and commercial.
“The board and cooperative staff have taken a careful approach in considering these changes and have been cost-conscious in decision-making on behalf of our members, while ensuring the continued supply of reliable, safe power,” said SDCEA CAO
Sarah McMahon. “We are committed to ensuring that
our rates are fair, trans-parent and sustainable for our members.”
Members of SDCEA are encouraged to visit sdcea advisory.com for up-to-date information about the proposed restructuring.
SDCEA is a not-for-profit electric cooperative serving 14,000 member accounts in Chaffee, Fremont, Custer, Lake and Saguache Counties.

Feb 28 BOCC: Flower Hissy Fit, Wind Storm Repairs, Justice Center Nightmare Continues

BOCC: Flower Hissy Fit, Wind Storm Repairs,
Justice Center Nightmare Continues

by George Gramlich,
News and Commentary
Some hot spots in this meeting, folks. Nothing huge but still illuminating. The February 28, 2023 Custer County Board of County Commissioners’ (BOCC) meeting started at 9 a.m. and for a change ended before noon. All three mighty musketeers were in their power throne room: Chair Kevin Day and members Bill Canda and Tom Flower. Continue reading Feb 28 BOCC: Flower Hissy Fit, Wind Storm Repairs, Justice Center Nightmare Continues

Anna Elizabeth Orgeron Passes

 

Obituarry

Anna Elizabeth Orgeron

Anna Elizabeth Orgeron passed away peacefully on February 27th, 2023, after bravely battling many medical ailments with her son and family by her side.

Anna was born in Mountain Home, Idaho, on March 26, 1956, to Arnold Malloy Groff and Helga Johanna Anna (nee Wehn). Anna is survived by her husband Joseph Paul Orgeron (Gator), youngest son Robert Arnold Bobbett, sister Cora Ellan Tyson (Charles Barry), brother Arnold Helmut Groff and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews who called her Tanta Anna.
Preceded in death by her parents, sister Crystal Lynn Radley and oldest son Christopher C. Bobbett. Anna was medically retired from the U.S. Air Force as a Staff Sergeant in 1989 after serving for 15 years as a computer systems analyst for the 961 AWACS. She was stationed in Okinawa, Japan, for 5 1/2 years with her young sons and that is where she met her husband Joe who is also retired U.S. Air Force.
Anna and Gator retired to Colorado where they lived in Westcliffe. They were high up in the mountains living out their dreams in the beautiful Sangre De Cristo Mountains. She was active in the American Legion and worked devotedly for wildlife rescue.
Anna and Joe came to Greenville, NC, in 2017 to be closer to her sister Cora and her family. Cora was a wonderful caregiver, sister and companion to Anna. Anna and Cora spent every day together and were so close they finished each others sentences. They enjoyed gardening, taking care of their chickens, decorating for every holiday and spending time with the family. Anna was a kind soul that loved animals and was always quick to joke and laugh with a happy smile and bright eyes.
A Celebration of Life is planned for Noon Sunday March 26, 2023, at Cora and Barry’s house. 215 Hardee Rd. Greenville, NC 27858.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Tunnels to Towers Foundation at https://t2t.org/donate/

Town of Westcliffe Feb. BOT- Town Light Experiment Results, Sheriff’s Report, and New Crosswalk Causes Problems

Town of Westcliffe Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting
—February 21, 2023
Summary: Interviews Set for Vacant Trustee Spot, Town Light Experiment Results, Sheriff’s Report, and New Crosswalk Causes Problems
By Becky Olson
The regular monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees for the Town of Westcliffe was held on February 21st, 2023, and convened as scheduled at 5:30 p.m. in the town hall conference room. A quorum of Trustees was present and proceedings commenced after recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance and unanimous adoption of the consent agenda. Continue reading Town of Westcliffe Feb. BOT- Town Light Experiment Results, Sheriff’s Report, and New Crosswalk Causes Problems

Feb 16 BOCC: Big Attorney Kerfuffle, Justice Center Update, Veterans Trust Fund News

BOCC: Big Attorney Kerfuffle, Justice Center Update,
Veterans Trust Fund News

by George Gramlich,
News and Commentary

The February 16, 2023 Custer County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) meeting started at 9 a.m. with all three mighty musketeers at the helm: Chair Kevin Day and members
Bill Canda and “Traitor” Tom Flower (AKA “TT”) present.
Under Commissioner Items, Canda said the Upper Arkansas Water Conservation gang signed an Inter Governmental Agreement (IGA) with the Round Mountain Water District. He also said the county and town’s broadband effort has gotten some new money put in.
Traitor Tom opened with talking about the death of ex-county attorney Clint Smith. (He will be missed.) (Smith was also the attorney for County Clerk Kelley Camper in the lawsuit filed against Camper by the Recall Tom Flower Committee. Since Smith can no longer handle the case and the county needs an interim and a permanent county attorney, the muskies at last week’s meeting agreed to look for candidates.)
Flower then said the VFW would apply to run the Veteran’s Trust Fund grant. Last year’s volunteer director had decided not to do it again and without a director there is no grant. The VFW stepping in is great news for our local veterans.
(Editor/GG: American Legion is also applying. See page 5.)
TT then brought up the news that Canda had found an attorney for Camper and it was one Brenda Jackson (she is the Fremont County Attorney and also has a private practice). Flower didn’t seem to be a happy camper when saying this. County Clerk Camper then spoke and said Bill had spoken to Jackson last week and now she is my attorney on this case. Camper said Jackson had, “put it in.” (That is, notifying the court trying the case, that Jackson would be representing Camper, a “Notice to Appear”.) Camper said she was going to meet with Jackson Tuesday. Camper then addressed Canda saying to him, “I need to handle this on my own. Thanks Bill, but this is my case.” (She was not happy that Canda had gotten Jackson to fill in. )
Continue reading Feb 16 BOCC: Big Attorney Kerfuffle, Justice Center Update, Veterans Trust Fund News

Mary E Seifert Passes

Rest in Peace
Mary E Seifert


We are saddened to announce the passing of Mary E. Seifert on February 12, 2023. Mary was born April 19, 1952, in Las Animas, CO, to Herb and Margaret (MacKenzie) Stuart. Mary grew up in Westcliffe, CO, and graduated high school in Wiley, CO in 1970. In 1988, she married Jerry Seifert, and together they built Seifert Trucking for 30 plus years.  Mary was a pillar of her community, she contributed her time and knowledge freely.

Mary is survived by her husband, Jerry, her brother, Mike Stuart, her children, Kent (Kim) Beach, Rebekah (Clint) Reisch, Clint Seifert, her grandchildren, Jennifer (James) Martinez, Justine Beach and Beau Banning, Jaime Beach, Jordan Beach, Austen McGlamery, Aly McGlamery, Haylee Hutterer, and her pride and joy, her great grandchildren, Addie, Zayden, Blakely, Laramee and Quynly. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Herb and Margaret Stuart, and her brothers, Herb and Don Stuart. Service information will be announced at a later date.

Update: A Memorial Service will be held Saturday April 22, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Custer County School located at 709 Main Street in Westcliffe, Colorado.
Services for Mary’s  brother-in-law, Wayne Seifert will be held at the same time and location.

School Board Mtg : Possible Board Member Conflict of Interest

School Board Mtg : Possible Board Member Conflict of Interest, New Bobcats Logo, Updates to SCBOCES
Operating Agreement Proving Difficult

CCSD-1 Board of Education
Regular Meeting
—February 20, 2023
by Becky Olson
The regular Board of Education meeting finally kicked off on February 20, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. in the school’s multipurpose room after being rescheduled a record three times within a week. A quorum of members was present and proceedings commenced after the call to order and Pledge of Allegiance, with the fifth member joining about 20 minutes into the discussions. Before moving into public comments, the board took a moment to recognize teacher Naomi Smith for her contributions. Thank you, Ms. Smith! Continue reading School Board Mtg : Possible Board Member Conflict of Interest

New Leadership for the Custer County Republican Central Committee

by Fred Hernandez
O n Thursday evening, February 9th, at the Rancher’s Roost in Westcliffe, the Custer County Republican Central Committee (CCRCC) had its organizational meeting to elect a new leadership for the party. To some it might have been a surprise; to others no surprise at all. After the dust settled, the new team emerged: Jordan Benson – Chairman; Chuck Steigerwalt – Vice Chairman; Sandra Attebery – Secretary and Dorothy Carsten – Treasurer.

The Sentinel had an opportunity to meet with the newly minted Chairman Benson the very next day for a free-wheeling chat at which time he disclosed some of his thoughts and plans regarding the future of the Republican Party in Happy Valley.
The new Chairman firmly believes that Custer County “is the last bastion of freedom in Colorado. We are blessed to have the majority of elected officials as members of the Republican Party”. His main objective during his term will be twofold: unite and grow the party.
Using his high tech device to make his point, Jordan, as his friends call him, drew on the tablet the platforms of both parties; the Democrats and the Republicans: Under the section marked “D” he drew a list of “values”; the things they stand for as a party. On this list he had them favoring Big Government, universal healthcare, open borders, climate change, anti-religion, pro-abortion, anti Second Amendment, socialism, soft on crime and more. Under the letter “R”; a shorter list: pro Constitution, individual rights, pro Second Amendment, Free Markets, pro-life, pro-business, strong military and strong borders.
Jordan says “we have a rare opportunity at this time. People are leaving both parties and moving towards becoming independent”. He believes that those who are leaving the Democrat Party might agree with some of the things on their platform but surely there may be those who do not believe all. Therefore, the Republican Party should have a platform that will attract those Democrats who are leaving theirparty. Some of our strongest Re-publicans were once Democrats. To the Republicans he will say, “If you do not entirely believe in the platform of the Republican Party then you are not a Republican.” We have to show people why we fight hard. We are the party that believes in individual rights and freedoms. We are the party that wants every American to have the opportunity to be successful, not just special interest groups as our counterparts do. We believe that those individual rights and freedoms should not be trampled upon just because someone doesn’t like something. It is not acceptable for one to pretend that they are Republicans but deep down they espouse the platform of the other parties. What’s more is we cannot allow anyone, especially the compromised media, to divide Republicans. He wants to remind everyone, Democrats and Republicans alike, that the Republican Party is the party of Freedom and Liberty and that includes small government and adhering to the Constitution. He (Jordan) would further want to remind the party that it has to put all competition on the defensive and it starts by not bickering with each other within the party.
Chairman Benson invites everyone, members of any party, affiliates of any organization; everyone is welcome to join in all future meetings to learn why the Republican Party is the right party for America. At every meeting there will be time allotted to allow all attendees to voice their thoughts, their opinions and their concerns during an open forum public comment section. They can address themselves to officials who may be in attendance and get straight answers. As far as he is concerned the truth is all important for the overall performance of the party. That is why he refuses to allow the party to be a victim of the media. He stands for the truth, nothing else. Congratulations to Chairman Jordan Benson and his new team at the helm of the Custer County Republican Central Committee.

For the CCRC’s January Meeting minutes, see here. (Leaving page)

Note:  3/2/2023    The next CCRC meeting has been scheduled for Wedn. March 8, 5:30 p.m. in the Courthouse basement.