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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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This Thursday, July 24, the Elbert County Planning Commission will be hearing the Verde Ridge Development. We urge all community members who are able to attend to please take the time to join us at the Ag Building on Thursday at 7 PM. Whether or not you choose to speak to the Commission, your presence speaks to your concern regarding responsible development in Elbert County.
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If you would like a review of concerns about the project, the Elbert County Community and Development Services Office has prepared a Staff Report that is available for review. It is apparent from the questions asked by the referral agencies and the response from the developer that there are a number of inconsistencies and problems that ought be resolved before Verde Ridge, LLC should be allowed to move forward.
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If you want to speak, please do so. Typically, the opportunity for public input will be provided after the project's presentation. Time will be limited, so please be prepared, concise, factual, and, as always, respectful.
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Meetings in Elbert County This Week
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Elbert County Library District's Summer Reading Program
Elizabeth Branch, 207 Main St., Tuesday, July 22, 2008, 9:30 AM
Kiowa Branch, 331 Comanche, Kiowa, Tuesday, July 22, 2008, 11:30 AM
Singing Hills Elementary School, Tuesday, July 22, 2008, 2 PM
For our seventh and final weekly performance, please come and listen to Tom Cornwell as he sings about Bug Songs. This is a wonderful experience for all ages. He will have CD's available for purchase. If you would like to find out about Mr. Cornwell, please visit his website at www.bugsongs.com.
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For a complete list of weekly performances, to register online, or for more information about your library, please visit www.elbertcountylibrary.org or call 303-646-3792.
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Elbert County Board of County Commissioners Meeting
Elbert County Offices, Kiowa Courthouse, 2nd Floor BOCC Meeting Room
Wednesday, July 23, 2008, 9 AM to (est.) 4:30 PM
The Agenda for this week is not yet posted under “Meetings” found on the right side tool bar on http://www.elbertcounty-co.gov.
For updates to meetings and their details, please check http://www.elbertcounty-co.gov.
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Elbert County Planning Commission Meeting
Elbert County Fairgrounds, Ag Building, 95 Ute Ave, Kiowa
Thursday, July 24, 7 PM to 11 PM
The Planning Commission will be hearing Verde Ridge.
The Agenda is posted at the Elbert County website. Please review for any updates or changes before Thursday.
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Elizabeth Town Hall
Thursday, July 24, 6:30 PM
"We will have an inspirational speaker Pam Hertzog of Parker & an ice-cream social."
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Elbert County Fairgrounds, Kiowa
Saturday, July 26th through Sunday, August 3
Don't miss the Run and 5k on Saturday, July 26th, the CPRA Rodeo Saturday night and Sunday, or the exhibits, shows, contests, local artisans' booths, and more! Please visit the Fair website at http://www.elbertcountyfair.com/ for the schedule of events, Open Class Events and Exhibits, and more!
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Elizabeth Firefighter Community Foundation
Quail Run, Cnty Rd. 27
Saturday, July 26, starting at 9AM
Join our community and help raise money for EFCF! This charity shoot will provide 100 rounds of sporting clay, great door prizes, must be present to win. Bring your own shotgun shells (7-1/2 or smaller shot) or buy shells at the club house. Hearing protection and safety glasses required. Contact Todd at 303-249-4001 for details. Quail Run can be contacted at 303-646-3868.
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Women's Club Breakfast
Russell Gates Mercantile Community Hall, Elbert Road
Sunday, July 27, 2008, 8AM to 1PM
Adults, $6; Children $3. Proceeds used for restoration and maintenance of the Hall, which was built in 1906.
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Meetings Next Week
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Sports Physicals
Elbert County Public Health, Kiowa
Tuesday, July 29th 9AM to 4PM, by appointment
Friday, August 8th, 9AM to 4PM, by appointment
Contact Elbert County Public Health for appointments by calling 303-621-3144.
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A Voting Process Program presented by the Elbert County Library District
Elbert County Library Meeting Room, 239 Main St., Elizabeth
Tuesday, July 29th, 7 PM to 9 PM
Please join the Elbert County Library District, Mary Robin Wills from the Elbert County Republicans, and Rick Brown, from the Elbert County Democrats, as they work together to educated all attendees on the voting process. Included in the discussion will be how delegates are chosen, the caucus, the process from convention to election, the primary, electoral votes, and much more. Library programs are free and open to the public. Please call 303+646-3416 or visit our website at www.elbertcountylibrary.org for more information.
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Well Child Clinic
Kiowa, by appointment
Thursday, July 31, 2008, 9 AM to 3:30 PM
Will Child Clinics provided at no cost for children birth to 5 years old. Services provided: Screening, physicals and minor sick care. Screening include hearing, vision, nutrition , behavioral, development, height and weight. Dental screening can be arranged. Children older than 5 years seen as scheduling permits. Immunizations available on site for $10 each. Please bring shot records.
For appointments contact Ingrid Betts, RN, 303-621-3144.
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Upcoming Events
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B-24 Liberator Memorial
The crash site, near Kiowa (for directions, see mail addresses below)
Saturday, August 9, 2008, 11AM
The public is invited to attend a memorial ceremony to dedicate a granite monument in remembrance of the 10 men who died in the crash of the B-24 Liberator on August 9, 1944. For directions and information, please contact Bill Marvel at rv8tor@msn.com or Marv Maul at manama1@mindspring.com.
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Western Family Fun Day
Casey Jones Park, Elizabeth, CO
Saturday, August 9, 2008 Registration at 9 AM
Sunday, August 10, 2008, 9AM
West Elbert County News: "Children from the 18th Judicial District Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program will visit a "day in the Old West" during the Home on the Range rodeo and auction to benefit the Advocates for Children's CASA program.The benefit roping begins with registration at 9AM and roping at 10AM on Saturday, August 9. A barbecue and auction follow the roping. Families are invited to attend Western Family Fun Day at noon on Sunday, August 10."
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Sponsorships are available for businesses, individuals and community leaders.
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Contact information: 303-517-2473 or 303-695-0803.
