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 first week of February will see the re-organization of both the Elbert County Democratic Party, and the Elbert County Republican Party. Central Committee members should confirm dates, times and locations with their party leadership if they have not received, or have misplaced, their notice of meeting.
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IREA member/customers: the Board of Director's election in 2009 is scheduled for Saturday, April 18th. The Deadline for filing of IREA Director Nominating Petitions is 60 days prior to the election. General information and a link to the IREA Bylaws is located below.
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The director positions up for election are from IREA District Numbers 3, 5 and 7. You can find your District Number on your monthly bill, in the top left hand corner, to the left of the statement date. It is an unlabeled, single digit number.
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From the IREA Bylaws: District 5 includes East Douglas County, Franktown, Elizabeth and Kiowa areas. District 6 includes East Adams County, Arapahoe County and North Elbert County areas. The terms for board members representing District Numbers 3, 5 and 7 expire in the first odd-numbered year following each leap year. Each term shall end on the date of the annual meeting in the year the term expires, provided that board members shall continue in office until their successors have been elected and have qualified.
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Each director shall be elected by the members of the district he or she represents (one vote per member).
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Nominations for director are made by petition. The petition must have signatures of 15 or more IREA members in each district and be received not less than 60 days prior to the annual meeting. The Secretary shall post the names of those nominated by valid petition at the principal office and district offices of the Cooperative. The Secretary shall mail ballots 30 days prior to the election.
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Petitions must be delivered to IREA, Secretary of the Board of Directors, 5496 No. US Hwy 85, P.O. Drawer A, Sedalia, CO 80135 on or before February 18th.
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Elbert County This Week
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Marvelous Mondays
Simla Library, Simla
Monday, February 2nd, 1 PM to 3 PM
Our Endangered African Penguins
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Movie Time
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Monday, February 2nd, 4 PM
Charlotte's Web
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Simla Library, Simla
Tuesday, February 3rd, 1 PM
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
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Knitting Club
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Tuesday, February 3rd, 2 PM
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Friends of the Library
Elbert Library, Elbert
Tuesday, February 3rd, 4:30 PM
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Elizabeth Planning Commission Meeting - Community Master Plan Continuance
Tuesday, February 3rd, 7 PM
Final consideration of the Elizabeth Community Master Plan.
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Board of County Commissioners' Meeting
2nd Floor Meeting Room, Kiowa Courthouse, 215 Comanche St.
Wednesday, February 4th, 9 AM to 4PM
The Agenda is not currently available, but should be posted shortly. Please check here for the Agenda.
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Elizabeth Library
Wednesday, February 4th, 9:30 AM
More Winter?
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Simla Community Action
Simla Library, Simla
Wednesday, February 4th, 5:30 PM
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Windbreak Workshop
Frontier High School, 589 S. Banner St, Elizabeth
Wednesday, February 4th, 7PM
A free windbreak workshop will be presented by the Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Colorado State Forest Service. This workshop was rescheduled from December due to weather. Windbreak design, species selection and planting and care of seedlings will be discussed at the workshop. This workshop presents valuable information for any landowner planning a windbreak. The order forms for the seedling tree program are available in displays at the Kiowa, Elizabeth and Elbert Post Offices, as well as High Plains in Kiowa. You may also contact the Kiowa Conservation District by phone at 303-621-2070, ext. 101 to receive an order form, or visit their website at www.kiowacd.org. Please RSVP for the workshop at the number listed above.
Simla Library, Simla
Thursday, February 5th, 1 PM
Valentine Crafts
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Adult Drop in Basketball
Frontier High School,
Thursday, February 5th, 7 PM to 8:30 PM
Adult basketball.
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Elbert County Fiber Friends
The Carlson Building, 239 S. Main St., Elizabeth
Thursday, February 5th, 7 PM
Usually held the first Thursday of the month, 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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Simla Library, Simla
Friday, February 6th, 10:30 AM
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Mystery Book Club
Simla Library, Simla
Saturday, February 7th, 9:30 AM
Pacific Northwest
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Story Time
Elbert Library, Elbert School
Saturday, February 7th, 10:30 AM
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Children's Hospital Blood Drive
The Security Title Parking Lot, 117 S. Elizabeth St., Elizabeth
Saturday, February 7th
If you are eligible to donate blood, please join us at the Children's Hospital's Blood Mobile on Saturday. A healthy adult can donate whole blood every 56 days, up to 6 times per year. For more information about donating blood, please visit the Children's Hospital website, here.
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Free Income Tax Preparation and E-Filing for Low Income Families
The Carlson Building, 239 S. Main St., Elizabeth
Saturday, February 7th, 10 AM to 4 PM
From the West Elbert County News: IRS Certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) tax preparers are available to prepare and e-file free basic income tax returns for low to moderate income families (usually with an income under $42,000 per year). For further information, scheduling an appointment and a list of the items participants need to bring with, please call the Colorado East Community Action Agency at 719-348-5303.
Next Week's Events
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Marvelous Mondays
Simla Library, Simla
Monday, February 9th, 1 PM to 3 PM
Get Ready for Valentine's Day
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Friends of the Library
Simla Library, Simla
Monday, February 9th, 1 PM
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Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Monday, February 9th, 4 PM
Kittridge - An American Girl
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Free Income Tax Preparation and E-Filing for Low Income Families
Simla Library, Simla
Tuesday, February 10th, 2 PM to 7 PM
From the West Elbert County News: IRS Certified Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) tax preparers are available to prepare and e-file free basic income tax returns for low to moderate income families (usually with an income under $42,000 per year). For further information, scheduling an appointment and a list of the items participants need to bring with, please call the Colorado East Community Action Agency at 719-348-5303.
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Town of Elizabeth National Flood Insurance Program Hearing
Elizabeth Town Hall, 321 S. Banner St., Elizabeth
Tuesday, February 10th, 7 PM
Representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) and the Colorado Water Conservation Board will be on hand for a public forum to answer questions pertaining to the NIFP as the board considers joining the program.
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Simla Library, Simla
Tuesday, February 10th, 1 PM
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
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Knitting Club
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Tuesday, February 10th, 2 PM
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Town of Elizabeth Board of Trustees
Town Hall, 321 S. Banner St., Elizabeth
Tuesday, February 10th, 7 PM
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Board of County Commissioners Meeting
2nd Floor Meeting Room, Kiowa Courthouse, 215 Comanche St.
Wednesday, February 11th, 9 AM to 4PM and 7 PM
The Bandera West and East PUDs are scheduled to be heard by the Elbert County BOCC in an evening meeting, which may be moved to the Fair Grounds. The Agenda is not currently available, but should be posted shortly. Please check here for the Agenda.
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Elizabeth Library
Wednesday, February 11th, 9:30 AM
Love!
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Friends of the Library
Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Wednesday, February 11th, 3 PM
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Mother/Daughter Book Club
Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Wenesday, February 11th, 4 PM
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Simla Community Action
Simla Library, Simla
Wednesday, February 11th, 5:30 PM
Free Seminar - What is Trauma and What Happens When Someone Experiences Trauma
Centennial Mental Health Center, 650 E. Walnut, Elizabeth
Wednesday, February 11th, 7 PM to 8 PM
Presented by Barbara Florey, LPC. In a continued effort to provide quality services to the residents of Elbert County, Centennial Mental Health Center is pleased to offer a series of free seminars to the public. Information will be provided with time for questions and discussion. We hope that by offering factual information, we can begin to dispel the stigma of mental health issues and reach people who would otherwise live in fear and pain. Our goal is to be a resource for families and individuals and to help them live full and productive lives.
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Business After Hours
Elizabeth High School
Thursday, February 12th, 6 PM to 8 PM
Come hear a special presentation by the Town of Elizabeth on teh proposed Sign Code Ordinance. There will be a short presentation with time for questions and answers. http://www.elizabethchamber.org/events/business_after_hours.htm
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Parenting Class
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16 Weeks, starting Thursday, February 12th, 6 PM to 8 PM
The fee for the class is $20, and the workbook will be provided. The additional costs are covered through grants. The class is open to parents who have a child under 5. Child care is provided. If you are interested in taking the class, or would like to volunteer to assist with the child care, please contact Pam Witucki at 303-621-2599.
Town of Kiowa Board Meeting
Kiowa Town Hall
Thursday, February 12th, 7 PM
The Agenda is posted here.
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Planning Commission Meeting
2nd Floor Meeting Room, Kiowa Court House, 215 Comanche St.
Thursday, February 12th, 7PM
The Agenda is not yet posted on the Elbert County website. Please go here to check the schedule and the Agenda.
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Adult Drop in Basketball
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Frontier High School,
Thursday, February 12th, 7 PM to 8:30 PM
Adult basketball.
Story Time
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Friday, February 13th, 10:30 AM
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Old Biddy Book Club
Simla Library, Simla
Saturday, February 14th, 9 PM
The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch
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Town Hall Meeting with Rep. Cindy Acree
The Carlson Building, 239 S. Main St., Elizabeth
Saturday, February 14th, 10 AM
Come meeting Rep. Acree, our representative to the Colorado State House, District 40. Rep. Acree will be discussing the Colorado budget appearing before the 2009 Session, as well as any other concerns that the citizens of Elbert County may have. For questions, or more information, please contact representativeacree@comcast.net or 303-866-2944.
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Story Time
Elbert Library, Elbert
Saturday, February 14th, 10:30 AM
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Rockintine Valentine
Peace in Christ Church, Running Creek Plaza, Elizabeth
Saturday, February 14th, 2 PM to 4 PM
From the West Elbert Co. Sun: Valentine's Day is just around the corner and Peace in Christ Church will transform into a Rockintine Valentine complete with the Beautiful Chaos band providing music for listening and dancing. Games for all ages, sweet treats, punch and lemonade. Craft items will be on display for sale. The fund or kids from toddlers to teens and those of us who think young! Cost of $2 per person is for the benefit of Campus Ministries.
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Upcoming Events
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Western Trails Steakhouse
Thursday, February 19th, 11:30 AM to 1 PM
Speakers will be Tim Edgar of the Small Business Development Center and Deanna Cordo of the American Cancer Society and Betty Nobles, Relay for Life Event Chair. Please see the menu at http://www.elizabethchamber.org/events/luncheon.htm. Please RSVP to Beverly at 303-646-4287 or director@elizabethchamber.org with your menu choice.
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2nd Floor Meeting Room, Kiowa Courthouse, 215 Comanche St., Kiowa
Friday, February 20th, 9 AM to Noon
The Elbert County and Lincoln County pro se divorce and post decree clinic is available monthly. The clinic is a free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, who are going through Dissolution of Marriage, Legal Separation or Post-Decree cases. Parties will be assisted on a first-come, first served basis, and will be helped with filling out forms and general information on divorce and post-decree procedures and process.
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Relay for Life Team Capitan University
The Carlson Building, 239 S. Main St., Elizabeth
Friday, February 20th, 7 PM
Come and learn the ropes!
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Small Acreage Seminar
Elizabeth Middle School, 34427 Co. Rd. 13 in Elizabeth
Saturday, February 21st, 9:00AM to 3:30PM
Speakers will present information on Grazing & weeds, Manure Management, Animals on small acreage, Energy Alternatives, and Ag Status and Zoning Restrictions. Please join us for this informational seminar. A $10.00 per person/$15.00 per couple cost will include lunch. Please call the CSU Extension office in Elbert County for more details @ 303-621-3162.
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Praying Hands Ranch 20th Annual Sweetheart Spaghetti Dinner, Dance & Silent Auction
Praying Hands Ranch, 11892 E. Hilltop Rd., Parker
Saturday, February 21st, 6 PM to 10 PM
Dinner from 6 PM to 8 PM, adults $16, children 12 and under $8. Dancing and auction until 10 PM. Music by "Rocky Mountain River Band", door prizes and special drawing. Inflatable obstacle course and clown for the kids. Tickets available in advance at Praying Hands Ranch or Edge Hair Studio in the Parker West II Shopping Center (720-244-4838). All proceeds go to Praying Hands Ranch. Help them make miracles happen. For more information, please call 303-841-4043.
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Skunks, Raccoons, Deer and Me
Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce Interactive Session
Elodji's Wine Bar/Chamber Offices
Monday, February 23rd, 5 PM to 7 PM
How can we work together to keep consumer dollars in Elbert County? Want to help make Elbert County Better? What can the Elizabeth Chamber do to help you, your business, and our community? What can you do to help the Chamber? Please join the Elizabeth Chamber of Commerce to share your ideas, suggestions and frustrations. Feel free to come and go as you need. Please RSVP to Beverly at 303-646-4287 or director@elizabethchamber.org.
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The Russell Gates Mercantile Community Hall, Elbert
Saturday, February 28th, 1 PM
This seminar will deal with all your wildlife concerns. From getting rid of those skunks under the porch, keeping the deer out of your garden, coyotes too close to your home, how to get those flickers to stop destroying your siding---the list is endless. Come learn about the best way to coexist with the beautiful wildlife we have in Elbert County. Cost $5.00. Please call the CSU Extension office in Elbert County for more details @ 303-621-3162.
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Town of Elizabeth Home Rule Workshop
Elizabeth Town Hall, 351 S. Banner St., Elizabeth
Monday, March 30th, 7 PM
The town will host an open house or forum to disseminate information about home rule and gather input from the public about whether or not the board should adopt home rule for the Town of Elizabeth.
