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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Mail In Ballot Information:
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If you requested a Mail In Ballot more than a week ago, and have not yet received it, please check with the Elbert County Elections office at 303-621-3127.
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Please note: there is a box on the form that must be checked to receive a Mail In Ballot. If the box was not checked, a Mail In Ballot will not be sent.
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To verify your voter registration, go here: Colorado Secretary of State's Election Page. Any questions to concerns, please contact Megan in the Elections Office at 303-621-3127.
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If you have not received your Mail In Ballot in a reasonable amount of time, you may obtain a replacement Mail In Ballot through the Elbert County Elections Office.
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There is NO option to cancel a Mail In Ballot to vote in person.
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Recently moved into Elbert County? Contact the Elections Office regarding updating your voter information.
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Do NOT forget to sign the Mail In Ballot envelope. If the envelope is not signed, the vote will be counted as provisional.
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The Blue Book for the 2008 Initiatives is posted here:
There are 18 state-wide initiatives listed. You will see a link at the top of the page to the Blue Book, the Fiscal Impact statements below, and the link to the Commission on Judicial Performance below that.
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Elbert County This Week
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Election Day
Various Precincts
Tuesday, November 4th, 7 AM to 7 PM
To locate your precinct voting location, please refer to your voter ID information to confirm your precinct number. Or, you may go to the Secretary of State's Voter Registration, once you have pulled up your information, you will find your precinct information by scrolling down the page to #11. The Polling Places are found at 2008 Election Polling Place Locations.
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Flu Shot Schedule - Walk in Clinic
Elbert County Public Health Office, 212 Comanche, Kiowa
Tuesday, November 4th, 7 AM to 7 PM
This walk in clinic is open to the public. http://echealth.org/Events.php
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Outback Express
Kiowa, Elbert and Elizabeth to Parker and back
Tuesday, November 4th
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 Board of County Commissioners
Kiowa Courthouse BOCC Hearing Room
Wednesday, November 5th, 9 AM to 4 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 other details, please check http://www.elbertcounty-co.gov.
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Flu Shot Schedule - Walk in Clinic
Agate School, Agate
Wednesday, November 5th, 9 AM to 11 AM
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Elbert County Planning Commission
Kiowa Courthouse BOCC Hearing Room
Thursday, November 6th, 2008, 7 PM to 9 PM, est.
The Agenda for this week is posted under "Meetings" found on the right side tool bar on http://www.elbertcounty-co.gov. Currently, Bandera is scheduled to be heard by the Planning Commission this evening. For updates to meetings and other details, please check http://www.elbertcounty-co.gov.
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Elbert County Fiber Friends
The Carlson Building, 239 S. Main St., Elizabeth
Thursday, November 6th, 7 PM
This is a group of people who are interested in anything to do with fiber, i.e. spinning, knitting, crocheting, locker hooking, weaving; or raising the animals that produce fiber, i.e. goats, sheep, rabbits, yaks, alpacas, llamas or buffalo. There are no dues! Just come and have fun. Open to all levels, including beginners. For more information, please call Maria Hoover, 303-646-2665 or email mhoover@estreet.com.
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Elbert's 42nd Christmas Bazaar
Russell Gates Mercantile Community Hall, Elbert Road
Saturday, November 8, 9:00AM to 4:00PM
Have lunch, a famous apple dumpling and shop for unique handcrafted gifts. Dozens of crafters at the Gates Community Hall and at the Elbert School lunchroom. Come see the wonderful exterior restoration underway at the Hall. Elbert is 16 miles N. of Highway 24 and 10 miles S of Kiowa on Elbert Road. For info call 303-648-3118 or 303-841-1047.
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Kiowa Creek Thespians Production
Kiowa Creek Community Church Fellowship Hall, 231 Cheyenne St., Kiowa
Saturday, November 8th, 7 PM
A murder mystery, audience participation, and dinner before the show! Tickets are $18 for adults, $10 for children from 7 - 12 years, and children younger than 6 are free. Proceeds will go to the Kiowa Creek Ladies Aid, which has supported Kiowa Creek Church for many years. For tickets to the show, contact the church at 303-621-2376.
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Kiowa Creek Thespians Production
Kiowa Creek Community Church Fellowship Hall, 231 Cheyenne St., Kiowa
Sunday, November 9th, 4 PM
A murder mystery and audience participation! Tickets are $8 for adults and children, and children younger than 6 are free. Proceeds will go to the Kiowa Creek Ladies Aid, which has supported Kiowa Creek Church for many years. For tickets to the show, contact the church at 303-621-2376.
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Next Week's Events
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Outback Express
Elizabeth to Parker and back
Tuesday, November 11th
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 Board of County Commissioners
Kiowa Courthouse BOCC Hearing Room
Wednesday, November 12th, 9 AM to 4 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 other details, please check http://www.elbertcounty-co.gov.
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Gold Creek Commons Metropolitan District, 2009 Budget
CRS of Colorado, LLC, 3855 N. Lewiston St., Ste 140, Aurora
Thursday, November 13th, 1:30 PM
The 2009 Budget is available for public inspection at CRS of Colorado, LLC. The proposed budget will be considered at a special meeting of the Board of Directors of the District. http://www.crsofcolorado.com/ourclients.php
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Business After Hours
Elizabeth Country Corner, 385 E. Grant St., Elizabeth
Thursday, November 13th, 5 PM to 7 PM
See unique gifts and decorating items in addition to home and ranch supplies. Meet other area business people, network and socialize. Refreshments will be provided. Form more information call Beverly Durant at 303-646-4287 or visit www.elizbethchamber.org
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Town of Kiowa 2009 Budget Hearing
Kiowa Town Hall, 404 Comanche St., Kiowa
Thursday, November 13th, 7 PM
Elbert County News Public Notices, 10/23/2008: "A proposed budget has been submitted to the Kiowa Board of Trustees for the ensuing year 2009; a copy of such proposed budget has been filed at the office of the Kiowa Town Hall, where same is open for public inspection; such proposed budge will be considered at the public hearing during the regular meeting of the Board of Trustees to be held" as listed above. Objections may be filed or registered prior to final adoption of the budget, scheduled for December 9th, 2009. http://www.townofkiowa.com/
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Town of Elizabeth Community Master Plan Open House
Elizabeth High School, County Rd. 13, Elizabeth
Thursday, November 13th, 5:30 PM to 8 PM
The proposed Community Master Plan will be available for review and comment by all interested individuals at an open house. The Master Plan includes goals and policies regarding future growth, the development of land, environmental stewardship and desired public facilities and amenities Are resident interested in how land should be used in the future are encouraged to stop in at any point between 5:30 PM and 8 PM. http://www.townofelizabeth.org/
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Upcoming Events
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Outback Express
Kiowa, Elbert and Elizabeth to Parker and back
Tuesday, November 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
North Pines Metropolitan District Hearing for the 2009 Budget
Serving Sky Rim, Elbert County
District Office, 11479 S. Pines Dr., Parker, CO
Thursday, November 20th, 4PM
Notice of the 2009 Budget Hearing appeared in the Elbert County News. The meeting is open to the public.
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Elbert County Planning Commission
Kiowa Courthouse BOCC Hearing Room
Thursday, November 20th, 2008, 7 PM to 9 PM, est.
The Agenda for this week is posted under "Meetings" found on the right side tool bar on http://www.elbertcounty-co.gov. Currently, Verde Ridge is scheduled to be heard by the Planning Commission this evening. For updates to meetings and other details, please check http://www.elbertcounty-co.gov.
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Women's Club Breakfast
Russell Gates Mercantile Community Hall, Elbert
Sunday, November 23rd, 8 AM to 1 PM
The breakfast is prepared by the Elbert Women's Club. Adults 6$, children 3$. The club also provides a table with gift items including books on the history of Elbert County. Proceeds are used for restoration and maintenance of the Hall, which was built in 1906. Donations may be made by calling 303-648-3372.
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Elbert County Board of County Commissioners
Kiowa Courthouse BOCC Hearing Room
Wednesday, December 3rd, 9 AM to 4 PM
The Agenda for this week is not yet posted under "Meetings" found on the right side tool bar on http://www.elbertcounty-co.gov. At this time, the changes to the 1041s and county regulations regarding the Master Plan will be heard at this meeting. For updates to meetings and other details, please check http://www.elbertcounty-co.gov.
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Ginger's Legacy
Elizabeth Animal Hospital, 330 W. Kiowa Ave, Elizabeth
Saturday, December 6th, 1 PM to 5 PM
Ginger's Legacy is a non-profit that assists pet owners with emergency veterinarian care. Call 303-646-289 for details, or visit gingerslegacy.com
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Elizabeth Blood Drive
Outback Liquor Parking Lot, Elizabeth
Saturday, December 6th, 8 AM to 12 PM
Children's Hospital and the Town of Elizabeth will be sponsoring a blood drive.
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Lions Club Breakfast
Lions Club Hall, Kiowa
Sunday, December 7th, 8 AM to 1 PM
Adults, 6$ and children, 3$.
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Kiowa Courthouse BOCC Hearing Room
Wednesday, December 10th, 9 AM to 4 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. At this time, the 2009 Elbert County Budget is scheduled to be presented in public hearing. For updates to meetings and other details, please check http://www.elbertcounty-co.gov.
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Elizabeth Parks & Recreation 2009 Budget Hearing
District Office, 34201 County Rd. 17, Elizabeth
Wednesday, December 10th, 7 PM
A copy of the proposed budget is located at the District Office. The proposed budget will be considered at a special meeting of the Board of Directors. http://www.elizabethpr.com/
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Annual Luncheon
Spring Valley Golf Club
Thursday, December 18th, 11:30 AM to 1 PM
60th Anniversary of the Elizabeth Chamber. Presentation of the Business/Individual of the Year Award and voting in the Board of Directors. Menu/price to be determined. http://www.elizabethchamber.org/
