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Families Enjoyed Food, Fun, and Info on the Impacts of Social- Media at the November Bobcat Strong Family Night
On Thursday, December 2, during the next Bobcat Strong Family Night, parents will be introduced to an exciting program that the Colorado Legislature has set up to help parents save for their child's post- secondary education.
The First Step program is available for children born on or after January 1, 2020. For the year of 2022, families receive $100 for opening a College Invest account and additionally, their funds will be MATCHED up to $1000 per year for the next 5 years. For parents with children ages 8 and under, they may be eligible for a $2,500 matching program through College Invest. "This is an incredible program the state offers but many families are unaware of it," said Custer County counselor Troy Bomgardner. "This savings account pays for any post- secondary education, two- or four -year college, trade schools, and vocational schools. It's an almost 'too good to be true' plan. Our hope is to spread the word and get as many families signed up as possible."
The night begins at 5:30 p.m. in the MPR (cafeteria) with free pizza and daycare will be available for children ages two to five, along with supervised games for older children. Parents can bring their own computer, or computers will be provided, and assistance given for parents to set up their own College Invest accounts. Any questions, feel free to call Troy Bomgardner at 783-4927.
Pictures submitted by Troy Bomgardner
On Thursday, December 2, during the next Bobcat Strong Family Night, parents will be introduced to an exciting program that the Colorado Legislature has set up to help parents save for their child's post- secondary education.
The First Step program is available for children born on or after January 1, 2020. For the year of 2022, families receive $100 for opening a College Invest account and additionally, their funds will be MATCHED up to $1000 per year for the next 5 years. For parents with children ages 8 and under, they may be eligible for a $2,500 matching program through College Invest. "This is an incredible program the state offers but many families are unaware of it," said Custer County counselor Troy Bomgardner. "This savings account pays for any post- secondary education, two- or four -year college, trade schools, and vocational schools. It's an almost 'too good to be true' plan. Our hope is to spread the word and get as many families signed up as possible."
The night begins at 5:30 p.m. in the MPR (cafeteria) with free pizza and daycare will be available for children ages two to five, along with supervised games for older children. Parents can bring their own computer, or computers will be provided, and assistance given for parents to set up their own College Invest accounts. Any questions, feel free to call Troy Bomgardner at 783-4927.
Pictures submitted by Troy Bomgardner
Holidays are approaching! Please be advised of Custer County’s Holiday schedule.
Since some County departments have adopted a 4-day work week and some departments maintain a 5-day work week, the County’s Holiday schedule may have changed. See the guide below for the different departments’ holiday schedules:
County Building Offices @ 205 S. 6th Street, Westcliffe, CO Assessor’s Office, Treasurer’s Office, Clerk’s Office, Human Service Office, Planning & Zoning Office, Commissioner’s Office & Extension Office, Normal Hours of Operation: Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. - Open to the public 8 a.m. to 5 p. m.
Holiday Schedule: Closed Thursday, November 10, 2022, in Observance of Veterans Day.
Closed Thursday November 24, 2022, in Observance of Thanksgiving.
Closed Thursday, December 23, 2022, in Observance of Christmas Eve.
Closed Monday, December 26, 2022, in Observance of Christmas Day.
Closed Monday, January 2, 2023, in Observance of New Year’s Day.
Custer County Courts and Useful Public Service @ 205 S. 6th Street, Westcliffe Normal Hours of Operation: Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Fridays by phone 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (no in person filing).
Holiday Schedule ***OPEN Thursday, November 10, 2022*** Closed Friday, November 11, 2022, for Veteran’s Day.
Closed Thursday, November 24, 2022, for Thanksgiving.
Closed Monday, December 26, 2022, in Observance of Christmas Day.
Closed Monday, January 2, 2023, in Observance of New Year’s Day.
County Building Offices @ 205 S. 6th Street, Westcliffe, CO Assessor’s Office, Treasurer’s Office, Clerk’s Office, Human Service Office, Planning & Zoning Office, Commissioner’s Office & Extension Office, Normal Hours of Operation: Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. - Open to the public 8 a.m. to 5 p. m.
Holiday Schedule: Closed Thursday, November 10, 2022, in Observance of Veterans Day.
Closed Thursday November 24, 2022, in Observance of Thanksgiving.
Closed Thursday, December 23, 2022, in Observance of Christmas Eve.
Closed Monday, December 26, 2022, in Observance of Christmas Day.
Closed Monday, January 2, 2023, in Observance of New Year’s Day.
Custer County Courts and Useful Public Service @ 205 S. 6th Street, Westcliffe Normal Hours of Operation: Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Fridays by phone 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (no in person filing).
Holiday Schedule ***OPEN Thursday, November 10, 2022*** Closed Friday, November 11, 2022, for Veteran’s Day.
Closed Thursday, November 24, 2022, for Thanksgiving.
Closed Monday, December 26, 2022, in Observance of Christmas Day.
Closed Monday, January 2, 2023, in Observance of New Year’s Day.
Commissioner Canda Thanks Voters for Their Support
Dear Custer County Citizens,
I want to take this opportunity to thank the voters here in Custer County for reelecting me as your District 1 County Commissioner. I am grateful for my family, friends, and supporters who so generously contributed their time and effort to our campaign. We had a great team: the committee worked tirelessly, and everybody made a difference.
I am moved by your confidence and am humbled to have earned your trust during my time on the Board and to be able to spend the next four years continuing to serve you. As we move forward into 2023, our County faces many challenges, but we can overcome them by working together, for the welfare of each other and the love of Custer County.
I wish good health and prosperity to all, and I will do all I can to serve our great citizens while working towards a better future for Custer County.
Thank you, again,
William R. (Bill) Canda
I want to take this opportunity to thank the voters here in Custer County for reelecting me as your District 1 County Commissioner. I am grateful for my family, friends, and supporters who so generously contributed their time and effort to our campaign. We had a great team: the committee worked tirelessly, and everybody made a difference.
I am moved by your confidence and am humbled to have earned your trust during my time on the Board and to be able to spend the next four years continuing to serve you. As we move forward into 2023, our County faces many challenges, but we can overcome them by working together, for the welfare of each other and the love of Custer County.
I wish good health and prosperity to all, and I will do all I can to serve our great citizens while working towards a better future for Custer County.
Thank you, again,
William R. (Bill) Canda
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John Vincent Gonzales pleaded guilty and received a deferred sentence for Speeding 10-19 MPH Over the Posted Speed Limit. Defendant received fines and costs totaling $172. Other Conditions of Sentence: 12-month deferred sentence. No traffic violations during deferred period. All fines and fees must be paid during deferred period. Court costs are suspended if deferred sentence is completed successfully. Court costs will be incurred if conviction enters.
Michael John McCune pleaded guilty and received a deferred sentence for Speeding 10-19 MPH Over the Posted Speed Limit. Defendant was ordered to pay $172 in fines and costs. Other Conditions of Sentence: 12-month deferred sentence. No traffic violations during deferred period. All fines and fees must be paid during deferred period. Court costs are suspended if deferred sentence is completed successfully. Court costs will be incurred if conviction enters. Alexander Preston Bolek pleaded guilty and was found guilty of Speeding 25 MPH or more Over the Posted Speed Limit. Defendant was ordered to pay $173 in fines and costs. Jorge Angel Gonzales pleaded guilty and was found guilty of Speeding 10-19 MPH Over the Posted Speed Limit. Defendant was ordered to pay $98 in fines and costs. Diane K Harkless pleaded guilty and was found guilty of Unsafe Backing. She was ordered to pay $58 in fines and costs. |
Noah A Raber pleaded guilty and was found guilty of Defective Vehicle- Headlights. He was ordered to pay $64.50 in fines and costs. Charles Austin Smith pleaded guilty and was found guilty of Defective/Unsafe Vehicle. He received $72 in fines and costs. Erlene Reece pleaded guilty and was found guilty of Improper Mountain Driving. She was ordered to pay $72 in fines and costs. Paul Sandoval, Jr. pleaded guilty and was found guilty of Drivers License-Permit Unauth. Person. He was ordered to pay $74.50 in fines and costs. James A Greenwood pleaded guilty and was found guilty of Driving Under Restraint and Flag Person’s Violation. He was ordered to pay $197.50 in fines and costs. Nicole Ashley Martinez pleaded guilty and received a deferred sentence for Speeding 20-24 MPH Over the Posted Speed Limit. She was ordered to pay $253 in fines and fees. Other Conditions of Sentence: Deferred Sentence of one- year without ticket. |
Volunteers Needed to Honor Veterans Who Have Passed
To our Community:
The American Legion, Post 170 is hosting Wreaths Across America, honoring our fallen Veterans on December 17 by placing wreaths on all Veteran Graves in our area.
There are 5 Cemeteries and a total of 336 Veteran Graves. This is a community event and are looking to have every able-bodied member volunteer to assist in placing wreaths.
The protocol is to place a wreath at a Veterans grave, say their name, and salute them.
Please visit our Wreaths Across America at
www. Wreathsacrossamerica.org/CO0257P
to sign up as a volunteer: Select “VOLUNTEER”; at the next page select the Cemetery you wish to support; at the next page select who Is attending and enter your name and email, select SUBMIT MY REGISTRATION.
This will allow us to pass on valuable information to all volunteers.
Also, invite your friends and other family to volunteer as well.
The more people, the more memorable.
Jurgen Schwanke, Wreaths Across America,
719-433-2924. email: JurgenSch@centurylink.net
The American Legion Post 170 Westcliffe
The American Legion, Post 170 is hosting Wreaths Across America, honoring our fallen Veterans on December 17 by placing wreaths on all Veteran Graves in our area.
There are 5 Cemeteries and a total of 336 Veteran Graves. This is a community event and are looking to have every able-bodied member volunteer to assist in placing wreaths.
The protocol is to place a wreath at a Veterans grave, say their name, and salute them.
Please visit our Wreaths Across America at
www. Wreathsacrossamerica.org/CO0257P
to sign up as a volunteer: Select “VOLUNTEER”; at the next page select the Cemetery you wish to support; at the next page select who Is attending and enter your name and email, select SUBMIT MY REGISTRATION.
This will allow us to pass on valuable information to all volunteers.
Also, invite your friends and other family to volunteer as well.
The more people, the more memorable.
Jurgen Schwanke, Wreaths Across America,
719-433-2924. email: JurgenSch@centurylink.net
The American Legion Post 170 Westcliffe
November 7, 2022
22-0729: A deputy investigated a non- injury traffic crash on Highway 96 at CR 341.
22-0728: Christopher Rodacy was issued a Summons for Failure to Provide Evidence of Insurance.
November 8, 2022
22-0731: The school resource deputy investigated a harassment complaint at the school.
22-0730: Forrest Gielenz was issued a Summons for No Proof of Insurance in Wetmore.
November 9, 2022
22-0736: A deputy assisted a patient in a mental health crisis. The patient agreed to a voluntary evaluation at the ER. The WMFPD Chief volunteered to transport him to the ER.
22-0735: Richard Sherman was arrested on a warrant for Failure to Comply.
November 10, 2022
22-0739: William Asaba was issued a Summons While Driving with his Driver's License Suspended as a Habitual Traffic Offender, with 26 additional driver's license suspensions.
22-0738: The school resource deputy investigated a threatening message sent from one student to another student.
22-0737: Kathryn Anderson was issued a Summons for No Proof of Insurance.
22-0734: A deputy investigated a car deer crash that occurred on Highway 69 near MM 53.
22-0733: Sky Nelson of Livermore, CO was issued a ticket for Speeding 68 MPH in a 45 MPH Zone on Highway 96 near MM 14.
22-0729: A deputy investigated a non- injury traffic crash on Highway 96 at CR 341.
22-0728: Christopher Rodacy was issued a Summons for Failure to Provide Evidence of Insurance.
November 8, 2022
22-0731: The school resource deputy investigated a harassment complaint at the school.
22-0730: Forrest Gielenz was issued a Summons for No Proof of Insurance in Wetmore.
November 9, 2022
22-0736: A deputy assisted a patient in a mental health crisis. The patient agreed to a voluntary evaluation at the ER. The WMFPD Chief volunteered to transport him to the ER.
22-0735: Richard Sherman was arrested on a warrant for Failure to Comply.
November 10, 2022
22-0739: William Asaba was issued a Summons While Driving with his Driver's License Suspended as a Habitual Traffic Offender, with 26 additional driver's license suspensions.
22-0738: The school resource deputy investigated a threatening message sent from one student to another student.
22-0737: Kathryn Anderson was issued a Summons for No Proof of Insurance.
22-0734: A deputy investigated a car deer crash that occurred on Highway 69 near MM 53.
22-0733: Sky Nelson of Livermore, CO was issued a ticket for Speeding 68 MPH in a 45 MPH Zone on Highway 96 near MM 14.
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