BOCC: Bogle Boogies, Shots Fired,
Criminal Reports Up

by George Gramlich,
News and Commentary
The March 8, 2023 Custer County Board of County Commissioners meeting started at 9 am and lasted ONLY four hours. All three mighty musketeers were present: Chair Kevin Day and members Bill Canda and Tom Flower. Continue reading BOCC: Bogle Boogies, Shots Fired, Criminal Reports Up →

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.

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.