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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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From the Office of Emergency Management flyer:
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The Elbert County Office of Emergency Management will offering the Be Ready Course, a series of Personal Preparedness classes in which you learn the fundamentals of how to self-sustain in an emergency or disaster situation.
The course covers preparing and planning for an emergency, recognizing hazards within your community, and pandemic planning. In addition this course also offers basic fire sagety and terrorism awareness.
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The courses are day-long on Wednesday and Thursday, and 1/2 day on Friday. The schedules and contact information are posted below.
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Elbert County This Week
The Elbert County Fair
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Elbert County Fairgrounds, Kiowa
Saturday, July 26th through Sunday, August 3
If you have not attended the fair before, please take the time to visit this week if you have time during the day, or this weekend. There is quite a bit to see, booths to visit, and talent on display! 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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Sports Physicals
Elbert County Public Health, Kiowa
Tuesday, July 29th 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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Elbert County Board of County Commissioners Meeting
Elbert County Offices, Kiowa Courthouse, 2nd Floor BOCC Meeting Room
Wednesday, July 30, 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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Be Ready Colorado
Kiowa Creek Community Church-Chapel Basement, 231 Cheyenne St., Kiowa
Wednesday, July 30, 2008, 10 AM to 2 PM
The first day will cover Community Roles and Personal Planning and Disaster Psychology.
Thursday, July 31, 2008, 9:30 AM to 4 PM
Natural Hazards and National Weather Service Weather Spotter & Windsor Tornedo Training
Friday, August 1, 2008 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Fire Safety and Public Health
To see a detailed schedule, please go to the Are You Prepared flyer
If you are interested in attending any or all of these seminars, please contact Denny VanWhy at 303-805-6132 or at OEM@elbertcounty-co.gov 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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Meetings Next Week
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The Elbert County Fair
Elbert County Fairgrounds, Kiowa
Sunday, August 3th through Sunday, August 3
This is the last day of the fair, including a pancake breakfast at the Lions Club and the closing day parade at noon! If you have not attended the fair before, please take the time to visit this week if you have time during the day, or this weekend. There is quite a bit to see, booths to visit, and talent on display! 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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Elbert County Board of County Commissioners Meeting
Elbert County Offices, Kiowa Courthouse, 2nd Floor BOCC Meeting Room
Wednesday, August 6, 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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Sports Physicals
Elbert County Public Health, Kiowa
Friday, August 8th, 9AM to 4PM, by appointment
Contact Elbert County Public Health for appointments by calling 303-621-3144.
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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.****
Meet the Democratic Candidates
Taste and See Coffee, formerly known as "Cowboy Coffee" 796 E Kiowa Ave, Elizabeth,
Saturday, August 9th, from 1 PM to 3 PM
Please join Robert Thomasson, District 3, and Patty Sward, District 1, for a cup of coffee, and an opportunity to share your ideas and concerns, and to ask questions about Elbert County and the race for the three Elbert County Commissioner seats.
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Upcoming Events
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