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County Party Websites:
Republican: http://ecrgop.com/
Democrat: http://elbertcodems.org
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State Party Websites
Republican: http://www.cologop.org
Democrat: http://www.coloradodems.org/
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The Town of Elizabeth is looking for interested residents to fill a vacancy on the Board of Trustees. To qualify for consideration, individuals must have resided in the Town for more than 6 months, and have an interest in town affairs. Letters of Interest will be accepted through close of business, Friday, December 11, 2009. The Board of Trustees will appoint one individual to fill the vacancy at the meeting scheduled to be held Tuesday, December 22nd. Interested individuals are asked to sent a Letter of Interest to Town Hall, Attn: Town Clerk, P.O. Box 159, Elizabeth, CO 80107. Letters of Interest may also be dropped off at Town Hall, 321 S. Banner St., Elizabeth. (Public Notice in the Ranchland News)
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The Elbert County Library District has a new, expanded website! Please check it out at: http://www.elbertcountylibrary.org/
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Elbert County This Week
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Outback Express
Matheson & Simla to Colorado Springs
Tuesday, December 7th
Contact Kay Campbell, Kiowa, at 719-541-4275 or the ECCOG office at 800-825-0208 to make an appointment. The East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical means of travel in the four-county region. http://outbackexpress.tripod.com
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Marvelous Mondays
Simla Library, Simla
Monday, December 7th, 1 PM
Endangered Kiwis
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Movie Time
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Monday, December 7th, 4 PM
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Special Meeting of the Elbert County Library District Board of Trustees Meeting
District Office, 239 S. Main St., Elizabeth
Monday, December 7th, 6:30 PM
This meeting is to approve the 2010 budget for the district. Community input on library activities is always welcome. The agenda is posted on the District's website prior to each meeting here: http://www.elbertcountylibrary.org/DistrictInformation/boardoftrustees.htm
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Annual Meeting of the Agate Conservation District
The Agate School Cafeteria, Agate
Monday, December 7th, 6 PM
The meeting is open to all cooperators of the Agate Conversation District. Conservation awards, agency and district reports, conservation poster contest awards will be presented, followed by a business session. Light refreshments and door prizes will conclude the meeting. For more information, please contact the Agate CD office by mail at P.O. Box 215, Simla, CO 80835 or by phone at 791-541-2359.
Outback Express
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Limon, Matheson & Simla to Colorado Springs
Tuesday, December 8th
Contact Kay Campbell, Kiowa, at 719-541-4275 or the ECCOG office at 800-825-0208 to make an appointment. The East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical means of travel in the four-county region. http://outbackexpress.tripod.com
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Outback Express
Limon & Agate to Denver
Tuesday, December 8th
Contact Kay Campbell, Kiowa, at 719-541-4275 or the ECCOG office at 800-825-0208 to make an appointment. The East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical means of travel in the four-county region. http://outbackexpress.tripod.com
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Outback Express
Elizabeth to Parker/Colorado Springs
Tuesday, December 8th
Contact Kay Campbell, Kiowa, at 719-541-4275 or the ECCOG office at 800-825-0208 to make an appointment. The East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical means of travel in the four-county region. http://outbackexpress.tripod.com
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Simla Library, Simla
Tuesday, December 8th, 1 PM to 5 PM
Come and go knitting instruction!
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Elbert County Health and Environment - H1N1 Vaccine
75 Ute Ave., North end of the Elbert County Fairgrounds, Kiowa, CO
Tuesday, December 8th, 1 PM to 7 PM
H1N1 Vaccine is available, both in flu mist and injectable vaccine form are available through Elbert County Health and Environment. The vaccine in free! Walk in, no appointment is necessary. All clinic dates are continent on vaccine availability through December 22nd. Please call 303-621-3144 just prior to arrival to confirm vaccine is available. http://www.echealth.org/
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Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Tuesday, December 8th, 2 PM
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Board of County Commissioners' Meeting
2nd Floor Meeting Room, Kiowa Courthouse, 215 Comanche St., Kiowa
Wednesday, December 8th, 9 AM to 4 PM
The Agenda is not currently posted, but will be located here: http://www.elbertcounty-co.gov/meeting_detail.php?id=493&typeid=8
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Story Time
Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Wednesday, December 9th, 9:30 AM
Hats
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Creative Story Time
Simla Library, Simla
Wednesday, December 9th, 10:30 AM
Snow People
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Big Sandy Ground Water Management District
The Golden Rod Room, the White House, 325 Pueblo Ave., Simla
Wednesday, December 9th, 6:30 PM
The meeting is open to the public. the Agenda will be posted at the front entrance of the White House and at the Simla Post Office.
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Elizabeth School Board Meeting
The Superintendent's Office, 634 S. Elbert St., Elizabeth
Thursday, December 10th, 7 PM
The agenda is not yet posted, but may be found here, under the Board Meetings link: elizabeth.k12.co.us
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Kiowa School Board Meeting
Kiowa Middle School Workroom, Kiowa
Thursday, December 10th, 3 PM
The Agenda is posted here: http://www.kiowaschool.org/Board.htm
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Elbert County Health and Environment - H1N1 Vaccine
75 Ute Ave., North end of the Elbert County Fairgrounds, Kiowa, CO
Thursday, December 10th, 1 PM to 7 PM
H1N1 Vaccine is available, both in flu mist and injectable vaccine form are available through Elbert County Health and Environment. The vaccine in free! Walk in, no appointment is necessary. All clinic dates are continent on vaccine availability, through December 22nd. Please call 303-621-3144 just prior to arrival to confirm vaccine is available. http://www.echealth.org/
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Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Friday, December 11th, 10:30 AM
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Agate School Holiday Program
Agate School Cafeteria, Agate
Friday, December 11th, 5 PM to 7 PM
Chili supper, holiday program, used book sale, and a special visit from Santa! For more information please contact Diane Craven at 719-764-2741, ext. 213.
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Elbert County Republican Breakfast Forum
Elbert County Fairgrounds
Saturday, December 12th, 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Guest speakers are Republican candidate Jane Norton, who is running for US Senator. 10$/person. All are welcome!! Come enjoy a great breakfast and great discussion with fellow Elbert County conservatives!! RSVP's requested, please e-mail or call Carole Mitchell at carole@invisibledisabilities.org or (303) 646-0425. http://ecrgop.com/home/
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Southern Colorado Australian Shepherd Club Dog Show
The Ag Building, Elbert County Fairgrounds, Kiowa
Saturday, December 12th and Sunday, December 13th
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Diverse & Rowdy Readers Book Club
Simla Library, Simla
Saturday, December 12th, 9:30 AM
Gunman's Rhapsody by Robert Parker
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Story Time
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Elbert Library, Elbert
Saturday, December 12th, 10:30 AM
Santa Visit
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Saturday, December 12th, 11 AM to Noon
Elbert Library, Elbert
Saturday, December 12th, 1 PM to 2 PM
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Next Week in Elbert County
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Clinic for Domestic Violence Victims
Women's Crisis and Family Outreach Center, Bank of the West Building, 440 Comanche St., Hwy 86, Kiowa
Monday, December 14th, 9 AM to Noon
This free clinic teams a social worker from the Women's Crisis and Family Outreach Center with a volunteer attorney to assist with legal and other support needs for the victims of domestic violence. Elbert County and Lincoln County residents are served by this program. http://www.coloradolegalservices.org
The clinic accepts walk ins on a first-come. first served basis. To schedule an appointment, please contact 303-621-2701.
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Marvelous Mondays
Simla Library, Simla
Monday, December 14th, 1 PM
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Movie Time
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Monday, December 14th, 4 PM
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Outback Express
Elizabeth, Kiowa & Elbert to Parker
Tuesday, December 15th
Contact Kay Campbell, Kiowa, at 719-541-4275 or the ECCOG office at 800-825-0208 to make an appointment. The East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical means of travel in the four-county region. http://outbackexpress.tripod.com
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Town of Elizabeth Planning Commission Meeting
Town Hall, 321 S. Banner St., Elizabeth
Tuesday, December 15th, 6:30 PM
Public Notice in the Ranchland News: "...regarding amending Section 16, Articles I and IX, Section 13, Article II of the Town Municipal Code and Section 11 of the Town Sanitary Sewer System Specifications to allow for Accessory Dwelling Units in Residential and Commercial Zoning Districts through the Use by special Review Process pursuant to CRS 31-16-207 and 31-23-206 et. seq. The proposals are available for review at the Town Hall during regular business hours, or on the website www.townofelizabeth.org."
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Simla Library, Simla
Tuesday, December 15th, 1 PM to 5 PM
Come and go knitting instruction!
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Elbert County Health and Environment - H1N1 Vaccine
75 Ute Ave., North end of the Elbert County Fairgrounds, Kiowa, CO
Tuesday, December 15th, 1 PM to 7 PM
H1N1 Vaccine is available, both in flu mist and injectable vaccine form are available through Elbert County Health and Environment. The vaccine in free! Walk in, no appointment is necessary. All clinic dates are continent on vaccine availability through December 22nd. Please call 303-621-3144 just prior to arrival to confirm vaccine is available. http://www.echealth.org/
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Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Tuesday, December 15th, 2 PM
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Elbert County Office of Emergency Management's Methamphetamine Training
The Exhibit Hall, Elbert County Fairgrounds
Wednesday, December 16th, Two Session: #1: 9 AM to 11 AM; #2: 1 PM to 3 PM
The training is designed for all employees of the following: Elbert County, Sheriff's office, Police departments, Fire & EMS, social services, library, schools, townships and public works, state partnered offices, Assessors, mental health agencies. The training will cover responder safety, where meth is in our communities, public works & Road and Bridge concerns, environmental concerns, awareness and statistics, meth in our schools. Lynn Riemer, CEO if "Act on Drugs", a non profit dedicated to awareness and prevention training, will be the presenter. Please RSVP your time preference and number of personnel attending to: Elbert County Office of Emergency Management, Cory.Stark@elbertcounty-co.gov or 303-80-6132. http://www.elbertcounty-co.gov/event_detail.php?id=277
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Outback Express
Limon & Agate to Denver
Thursday, December 17th
Contact Kay Campbell, Kiowa, at 719-541-4275 or the ECCOG office at 800-825-0208 to make an appointment. The East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical means of travel in the four-county region. http://outbackexpress.tripod.com
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Elbert County Health and Environment - H1N1 Vaccine
75 Ute Ave., North end of the Elbert County Fairgrounds, Kiowa, CO
Thursday, December 17th, 1 PM to 7 PM
H1N1 Vaccine is available, both in flu mist and injectable vaccine form are available through Elbert County Health and Environment. The vaccine in free! Walk in, no appointment is necessary. All clinic dates are continent on vaccine availability through December 22nd. Please call 303-621-3144 just prior to arrival to confirm vaccine is available. http://www.echealth.org/
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Limon, Matheson & Simla to Colorado Springs
Friday, December 18th
Contact Kay Campbell, Kiowa, at 719-541-4275 or the ECCOG office at 800-825-0208 to make an appointment. The East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical means of travel in the four-county region. http://outbackexpress.tripod.com
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Elbert Pro Se Divorce and Post-Decree Clinic
BOCC Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, 215 Comanche St., Hwy 86, Kiowa
Friday, December 18th, 9 AM to Noon
The Elbert & Lincoln County Pro Se Divorce Clinic is a FREE clinic for parties who have no attorney and are going through Dissolution of Marriage, Legal Separation, or Post-Decree cases. All walk-ins are welcome, and will be assisted on a first-come, first-served basis. Appointments are also available by contacting 303-50-6088 or morgan@hayday.org.
The Pro Se Clinic is informational only, and is not a substitute for legal representation. The Clinic attorneys do not represent you by virtue of their participation in this clinic. You have the right to retain an attorney of your choice at any time during your case and are advised to do so.
Pro Se litigants will be assisted with filling out forms and general information on divorce and post-decree issues. Questions about protection orders and domestic violence issues are also welcome. Contact Morgan to schedule and appointment at 303-520-6088 http://www.coloradolegalservices.org
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Story Time
Elbert Library, Elbert
Saturday, December 19th, 10:30 AM
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Upcoming Events in Elbert County
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Outback Express
Matheson & Simla to Colorado Springs
Monday, December 21st
Contact Kay Campbell, Kiowa, at 719-541-4275 or the ECCOG office at 800-825-0208 to make an appointment. The East Central Council of Local Governments is open and available to all residents of Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson and Lincoln counties and provides an economical means of travel in the four-county region. http://outbackexpress.tripod.com
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Elbert County Health and Environment - H1N1 Vaccine
75 Ute Ave., North end of the Elbert County Fairgrounds, Kiowa, CO
Tuesday, December 22nd, 1 PM to 7 PM
H1N1 Vaccine is available, both in flu mist and injectable vaccine form are available through Elbert County Health and Environment. The vaccine in free! Walk in, no appointment is necessary. All clinic dates are continent on vaccine availability. Please call 303-621-3144 just prior to arrival to confirm vaccine is available. http://www.echealth.org/
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Board of County Commissioners' Meeting
2nd Floor Meeting Room, Kiowa Courthouse, 215 Comanche St., Kiowa
Wednesday, December 23rd, 9 AM to 4 PM
The Agenda is not currently posted, but will be located here: http://www.elbertcounty-co.gov/meeting_detail.php?id=493&typeid=8
