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2021

PRESENTING: THE NEW CLINIC The Custer County Health Center

Clinic Director Heather Roberts and Dr. Gordon Stephens, Medical Director of the Clinic

by Fred Hernandez
January 1, 2021

The dawning of a new day in what was originally known as the West Custer County Hospital District was on October 1, 2020, when The Heart of The Rockies Medical Center took over all management and operations for Custer County Health Center (CCHC). Under the leadership of Heather Roberts, Clinic Director and Dr. Gordon Stephens, Medical Director, the new, improved facility has a continuous and regular presence of medical professionals including Nurse Practitioners Maria Duran-Shy and Charlotte Stark. Doctor Stephens is a board-certified family medicine professional with many years of experience Continue reading PRESENTING: THE NEW CLINIC The Custer County Health Center →

2021

Lundberg Report: Will Freedom be lost on our Watch?

Lundberg Report

December 24, 2020

I was talking with a gentleman from Loveland the other day. He asked me what he could do to help with the election issues we see everywhere. My best advice may have sounded trite, but I see it as quite the opposite.

I said pray. Pray as if your future depends upon it, because it does. Continue reading Lundberg Report: Will Freedom be lost on our Watch? →

2020

Ron Hanks attends Legislative Audit Committee meeting on election integrity

RON HANKS FOR HOUSE DISTRICT 60

-December 21, 2020

Merry Christmas to Christians around the world, and likewise I hope Jews around the world enjoyed a happy Hanukkah.

On 15 Dec. 2020, I attended the Legislative Audit Committee meeting on election integrity, which focused on Colorado’s use of Dominion Voting Systems. It was a two-hour meeting that ultimately went more than eight. There was testimony of limited value, some of no value, and some that was quite remarkable. If you listen to no other portion of that testimony, I would recommend you listen to this segment: https://www.bitchute.com/video/R55QCWT7a1Vm/
Continue reading Ron Hanks attends Legislative Audit Committee meeting on election integrity →

2020, BOCC 2020, BoH

Board of Health Rebuts Trib’s Vicious Allegation Against Health Director

Board of Health Rebuts Vicious Allegation
Against Director Dr. Brown

by George Gramlich
Yes, we have more drama at the Custer County Public Health Agency. But this time it was generated by an outside source with a dubious agenda (instead of the usual infighting between the Shut Her Down/Level Redders directors Flowers and Printz versus the commonsense health AND business oriented Director Canda.)
With regards to the latest scandal, board member Jay Printz, in a rare moment of clarity and brevity, summed up the whole affair about halfway through the brief 21 minute meeting Monday morning, December 14th, when he said: “I think it was a witch hunt.” Amen. Continue reading Board of Health Rebuts Trib’s Vicious Allegation Against Health Director →

2020, Uncategorized

David Boyer Passes

David Walter Boyer Jr.

On November 28, 2020, Dr. David Boyer died after an eleven-year struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. His wife of nearly 54 years, Mary (Olson) Boyer, was by his side. He is survived by his wife, Mary Boyer, his two sisters Cathy LoPresti and Betsy Puls, three children Penny, John, and Sarah, and seven grandchildren; however, David and Mary count many others amongst their immediate family – Donalee, Wendy, and Bob. He was predeceased by both his parents Dr. David Walter Boyer Sr. and Frances Pannill Taylor Boyer, his brother-in-law Peter LoPresti, and granddaughters Beatrice and Anne. Continue reading David Boyer Passes →

2020, BOCC

BOCC Lowers Fine on Westcliffe Meats

BOCC: Finally Some Common Sense
Lowers Westcliffe Meats Fine from
$81k to $10k
Printz Not a Happy Camper

by George Gramlich
More drama on the Westcliffe Meats illegal dumping saga was the highlight of this November 30, 2020 Custer County Board of County Commissioners meeting. Attendees: Commissioners Flowers, Printz and Canda; County Attorney Clint Smith and back from quarantine, County Clerk Kelly Camper. The stage is set.
Commissioner Items:
Not much happening but Canda was working on the Public Information Officer job description.
Attorney Items:
Mr. Smith stated that the light on the communications tower next to the Sheriff’s Office will be deactivated shortly. However, in order to do this, they will also have to turn off the IFR beacon (that is used by helicopters to land and also to avoid hitting the tower). Smith said they are working on a way to keep the IFR beacon on. Smith also reported that he had done extensive legal research on a mysterious topic and had delivered that to the commissioners. Continue reading BOCC Lowers Fine on Westcliffe Meats →

2020

Salty Pine Floral & Boutique’s Eighth Anniversary!

Pepper Stafford takes a break from gift basket making. Photo by George Gramlich

by George Gramlich

Pepper Stafford always had a dream of owning a boutique. Even while she was an elementary school teacher, and then raising her kids with her husband Trent, she always had that idea. When the Stafford’s moved to Westcliffe years ago, Pepper knew that Westcliffe and the Valley was the place for her to fulfill her goal. Continue reading Salty Pine Floral & Boutique’s Eighth Anniversary! →

2020

Custer County Film “Clouds and Beyond”Goes Global

Photo courtesy of photographer Christoph Stopka

Press Release
WESTCLIFFE, Colorado
—November 16, 2020
Award-winning journalist, writer, and photographer Christoph Stopka recently announced his short film “Clouds and Beyond” was included in “The Best Short Films in the World” by Discover.Film,
the world’s best platform for free quality, short-form entertainment. Continue reading Custer County Film “Clouds and Beyond”Goes Global →

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High Plains Cowgirls 1st Place in 2020 year end at WRRA

High Plains Cowgirls (WRRA) Team (L to R) Joette Schalla, Stacie Meston, Denise McClurg and Katlyn Rusher. Courtesy Photo

by Corey Gomez
Local Custerite, Katlyn Rusher, recently competed in the Women’s Ranch Rodeo Association (WRRA) finals, October 30-31 in Pawhuska, OK. The team earned a First Place finish in the overall 2020 series.
Women’s Ranch Rodeo Association (WRRA) Events: Tie Down – Doctoring – Sorting – Trailer Loading – Calf Branding
High Plains Cowgirls (Team Name) – 1st Place in 2020 year end Series points. Members are:
Katlyn Rusher – Born and raised in Westcliffe, CO, and currently works on her family ranch in Westcliffe. She is the daughter of John Rusher and Elin Ganschow. Some of her hobbies are team roping and ranch rodeo. She joined the WRRA this year and is very much looking forward to years ahead.
Joette Schalla – Grew up on her family ranch in SE Colorado. She is a graduate of OPSU, competing in rodeo and earning a business degree.
Stacie Meston – Works on a ranch outside of Lamar, CO. She recently graduated from LCC with an Equine Business degree.
Denise McClurg – A Kansas native that has competed at WRRA rodeos for the past six years.
A local rodeo committee is being formed to host a WRRA event in Westcliffe. It is amazing to experience the talent that women possess in the actual skill of working cattle.

High Plains Team WRRA
2020, Uncategorized

Bootleggers Branding Party

photo by G Gramlich

Bootleggers owners Ed and Deanna Stefanich finally had their official Grand Opening on Saturday, November
7th, and it was some party!

Labeled as a “branding
party”, many local ranchers showed up with their
branding irons. Outside, a big cast iron kettle with hot
coals kept the irons red hot and almost anything that
was made of wood was a target, including the ceiling
beams! Drop by and see the brands and try their
excellent food and drink. Bootleggers Mercantile,
Deli & Speakeasy, 309 Main Street, Westcliffe. 719
783-2153.