Category Archives: 2018

2018

Round Mountain Water: ‘Let’s Get the Facts Straight’

ROUND MOUNTAIN WATER AND
SANITATION DISTRICT

Regular Board Meeting
—June 7, 2018
by Mike Haga
The meeting was called to order at at 5:15 p.m.   Roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance proceeded.
Before reporting on the Board meeting, it is important to note two major inaccuracies on page 2 of the June 7th edition of the Wet Mountain Tribune titled “Round Mtn. expected to adopt new rates tonight.”
1. The first inaccuracy reported in the Tribune article is: “….the board voted unanimously to institute the Equivalent Rate structure (EQR) that District Manager, George Medaris originally introduced.” George Medaris did not originally introduce the EQR. Continue reading Round Mountain Water: ‘Let’s Get the Facts Straight’ →

2018, BOCC

BOCC: County Spending on Target…

County Spending on Target,
Airport Runway Weight
Capacity Study, Bennet to Set up
Office Hours in Custer County?

Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC)
—June 8, 2018
WESTCLIFFE, Colo.
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.
Chairman Flower remarked on the passing of Allen Butler, saying that there were a lot of heavy hearts today. “May he rest in peace.”
The agenda was changed to remove Hank Miller of Westcliffe Meats and to move the discussion of the runway testing up on the agenda. Continue reading BOCC: County Spending on Target… →

2018

Greg Lopez for Governor: The “Real Deal” Conservative

by Fred Hernandez
Gubernatorial candidate Greg Lopez came to Cañon City on Tuesday, May 29th, and spoke to supporters at the Gibson Mansion on 9th and Greenwood Streets in Cañon City, CO. The venue, a beautifully restored seven thousand square foot, three story home, built originally by lumber baron David E. Gibson, in 1898, was an ideal setting for the more than seventy attendees who crowded the two sitting rooms and part of the dining room of the well-appointed home of current owner, Mr. Brendan Pardue. The opening statement of the candidate set the stage for the rest of his delivery when he said, “ The Lord has a hand on my campaign”.

These are times, according to Mr. Lopez, when everyone who wants to preserve the deeply held values of Coloradans need to unite and insure that a conservative Republican is elected to the governorship or suffer the loss of the soul of Colorado. Not to win the Governor’s Mansion in November is to risk becoming “the ugly twin sister of California”.

Continue reading Greg Lopez for Governor: The “Real Deal” Conservative →

2018

Native American Sites Presentation

“Native American Sites”

Press Release
West Custer County Library District

Native American expert and local author, Courtney Miller, will share his extensive knowledge of “Native American Sites” at a presentation focusing on four tribes, the Ute, the Cherokee, the Anasazi, and the Hopewell Native American Cultures.  Through discussion, slides, and video, Miller will help attendees understand the significance of these sites to the Native Americans.  This free talk is open to the public and will take place at the West Custer County Library Community Room on Saturday, June 16, at 4 p.m.

Miller has written over 200 articles for the online magazine, Native American Antiquity, and is considered an expert on Native American cultures.  He is the author of a seven-book series, “The Cherokee Chronicles,” which has been praised by the Native American community.

Courtney Miller is a multi-award winning author in the genres of Historical Fiction, Faction (Fiction based on Fact), Young Adult, Fiction, Mystery, and Geezer Lit.  His newest book series, “The White Feather Mysteries” is carrying on his award-winning tradition; book two, “It’s About Time”, was the winner of the 2016 Extravaganza Draft to Dream Book Competition.

 

For more information on these free library events, please contact Cathy McCarthy at 719-783-9138.

 

2018, BOCC, BOCC Meetings

BOCC: Printz Demands Another Public Hearing

BOCC: Printz Demands Another Public Hearing on Planning Commission’s New Zoning Resolution

Will “Dark Skies” Rear Its Ugly Head Again?

Board of County
Commissioners (BOCC)
—May 31, 2018
WESTCLIFFE, Colo
by Jackie Bubis
The meeting started at 9:00 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call. Introductions of the public in attendance followed.
Chairman Flower reported that, after studying Robert’s Rules of Order on the subject, items cannot be added to the agenda during the meeting; they can only be moved or deleted. He then introduced Lisa Drew, the new administrator at the Custer County Clinic. She gave a bit of her background.
The Board approved the minutes of May 16th.
Commissioner Items
Commissioner Printz reported a number of meetings he attended: Upper Arkansas Council of Governments meeting, a thank you party for Bob Weisenbach after his resignation from the Tourism Board, Affordable Housing, the Memorial Day Celebration in Silver Cliff, the UACOG housing study meeting and the Justice Center meeting. He also mentioned an ongoing issue with an at-risk adult in our community that he’s been addressing. Continue reading BOCC: Printz Demands Another Public Hearing →

2018

Round Mountain Water – EQR Stays

–May 31, 2018
by Mike Haga
The Board of Directors of Round Mountain Water and Sanitation District (RMWSD) held a Special Session to review and discuss which of the two remaining options (the Flow Based system or the EQR system) will be the most equitable in terms of billing for both residents and commercial business owners in view of the necessity to raise enough revenue to pay for the six million dollar cost to construct a new state-mandated waste water lagoon to replace the existing lagoon which is presently running at overcapacity. Continue reading Round Mountain Water – EQR Stays →

2018

Cliffs’ Crafts Hosts Local Authors’ Book Signing

L to R: Courtney Miller, Jackie Bubis, Joni Franks and Connie K. Thompson. Photo by George Gramlich

 

 

by George Gramlich

Local Authors were available for book signing last Saturday at Cliffs’ Crafts. Courtney Miller is the author of Cherokee Chronicles (historical fiction) and White Feather Mysteries (cozy mystery) and is seen here with his latest, “The Raven Mocker’s Legacy”. Jackie Bubis (Jax Hunter) is author of the True Heroes Military Romance Series (G-Rated romance) and “Patriot Day” (history). Joni Franks is author of the Corky Tails Series (Children’s books). Connie K. Thompson has written “Happiness, Horse Apples and Hand Grenades: A Guide for Creating a Stable Relationship with a Man (or a Horse)” and SciFi genre The Angus Revelation Series.
You can still purchase books by these authors at Cliffs’ Crafts this month. Jax Hunter’s True Heroes Military Romance Series is available for purchase at the Sentinel, also.

 

2018

Powder in Letter Causes Hazmat Lockdown at Post Office and Bank Office

by George Gramlich

There was quite a stir Tuesday, when employees at the First State Bank of Colorado office at 3 Bassick Lane noticed a white powdery substance leaking from a letter they had just picked up at the U.S. Post Office across the street. The letter was addressed to the bank and had a return address from California on it. It also contained a check. Nothing else was in the letter. Continue reading Powder in Letter Causes Hazmat Lockdown at Post Office and Bank Office →

2018, Custer County Kids

CCHS Graduate Continues To Chase Her Dream

by CCSD-1 Staff

Celestina Barnes and mentor, Monte Lee. Photo courtesy of CCSD-1

Custer County graduate Celestina Barnes is in a select group. This past spring she was awarded a Air Force Academy nomination by the office of Colorado Senator Michael Bennett. Although Barnes did not receive an appointment to the Academy, she is still passionate about her dream of becoming a pilot in the Air Force.
“I remember seeing planes take off and land at the Silver Cliff Airport,” recalls Barnes. “And this has inspired me to chase the dream of becoming a pilot in the Air Force!” To fulfill this dream, Barnes began the process of applying to the Air Force Academy. Her journey began during her freshman year when school volunteer Walter van Woudenberg connected Barnes with mentor Monty Lee. It was a perfect match as Lee graduated from the Academy and served 26 years in the Air Force and in addition was an Academy Liaison Officer for four years with the Air Force. “My role as a Liaison Officer was to counsel students interested in the Air Force Academy,” noted Lee. “So it was a natural fit to work with Celestina and her desire to attend the Academy.” Continue reading CCHS Graduate Continues To Chase Her Dream →