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 EC Riders Jager/ Big Bird memorial ride Sunday, March 15th, we’ll meet at the Blue bldg. in Kiowa called the Marina 11:15am. Have a toast to Big Bird, and then head out to Watkins. There will be a patch of dirt road about 4-5 miles on Kiowa-Bennett Rd. Weather forecast for Sunday is sunny and 62.
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Easter is coming up soon! The Elbert County Coalition for Outreach and the Community Resource Center are planning an Easter Egg Hunt! The hunt will take place at the Elbert County Fairgrounds on Saturday, March 21st between 10 AM and 1 PM. ECCO and CRC are asking for donations of plastic eggs, which will be used for candies (non-melting) and such. There will also be a silent auction. Refreshments will be provided. If you are interested in donating, or in participating, please contact Pam Witucki at 303-621-2599.
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IREA members: 2009 Board of Directors elections include District 5, which covers most of western Elbert County. The sitting board member running for election is Bruff Shea and his opponent is John Masson. Mr. Shea declined an invitation to speak at the Elbert County Democrat's meeting to be held March 22nd. Mr. Shea's website is http://irea-care.com/. Mr. Masson spoke at last month's meeting and his website is www.masson4irea.com. IREA's website is http://www.intermountain-rea.com. An alternate view of and for IREA may be found at http://www.ireavoices.org/.
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Ballots will be mailed no later than March 18th. If you are an IREA member, we encourage you to speak with both candidates, study the issues, and make an informed decision. Please either mail your ballot back before April 5th, to ensure delivery prior to the annual meeting, or, if you are attending the meeting, be prepared for an on-site ballot to be issued. The meeting will be held Saturday, April 18th at 10 AM at Ute Pass Cultural Center, 210 E. Midland Ave., Woodland Park. Registration must be completed before the meeting is called to order at 10 AM. Registration opens at 9 AM. The meeting announcement may be found here: http://www.intermountain-rea.com/CurrentWV.pdf
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Elbert Connect is a Yahoo Group site whose purpose is to provide Elbert County citizens with a forum on matters of bartering, items for sale, help with projects, etc. If you are interested in checking out this group, please go to http://groups.yahoo.com/group/elbertconnect/.
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Energize Elbert County, established in 2004, a is non-partisan, non-profit local group, whose purpose is to identify community information and issues, bring together interested citizens, and mentor leadership to be in action in Elbert County. In 2004 and 2005 Energize Elbert held monthly town hall-style meetings on a variety of subjects and in 2006 continued with the Elbert County Commissioner and Budget watch. Previous postings may be found at http://home.mindspring.com/~ksuchan/E/energize_elbert.htm. Energize Elbert has been inactive for a number of years. The organizers, Jerry and Karen Suchan, would like to invite interested citizens to participate in reactivating the group, defining goals, lining up speakers, etc. If you are interested, please contact Jerry at gesuchan@earthlink.net or 303-648-3410.
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Seedling Tree Program: If you are interested in participating, or are not familiar with the program, please visit the Kiowa Conservation District, or the Double El/Agate Conservation Districts' website for information and the order forms.
Elbert County This Week
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Elbert Library Closed
Monday, March 9th
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Marvelous Mondays
Simla Library, Simla
Monday, March 9th, 1 PM to 3 PM
Endangered Chimpanzees; Paws to Read with Aaron
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Movie Time
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Monday, March 9th, 4 PM
Lion King 1 1/2
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Creative Story Time
Simla Library, Simla
Tuesday, March 10th, 10:30 AM
Dr. Suess
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Blood Drive
Kiowa Creek Community Church, 231 Cheyenne St., Kiowa
Tuesday, March 10th, 9 AM to 1 PM
The Elbert County Coalition for Outreach is hosting a Children's Hospital Blood Drive. Four appointments for platelets donation in addition to the regular blood drive (appointments every 15 minutes). Please call Bev Phillips for appointment times at 303-841-2080.
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Knitting Club
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Tuesday, March 10th, 2 PM
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Town of Kiowa Meeting
Kiowa Town Hall, 404 Comanche St., Kiowa
Tuesday, March 10, 7 PM
Agenda is not yet posted. http://www.townofkiowa.com/Agenda.htm
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Town of Elizabeth Board of Trustees Meeting
Elizabeth Town Hall, 321 S. Banner St., Elizabeth
Tuesday, March 10th, 7 PM
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Elizabeth Middle School Cafeteria, Elizabeth
Tuesday, March 10th, 7 PM
The Elbert County Master Gardeners present Dr. David Whiting and his seminar
on Vegetables: A Hedge Against Rising Food Costs. Come learn about the varieties of vegetables that do well at our altitude and with our short season. Get information about soil preparation, raised beds, protecting the garden from critters, and sustainable and perennial vegetables and herbs such as asparagus, rhubarb, thyme, oregano, and more. The Master Gardeners will be available to share their own success stories with your favorite veggies. Cost $5.00. Please RSVP for each class by calling the Elbert County Extension Office in Kiowa (303-621-3162) or Simla (719- 541-2361).
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Elbert County Board of County Commissioners
Kiowa Courthouse
Wednesday, March 11th, 9 AM to 4 PM
The Agenda is not posted on the http://www.elbertcounty-co.gov/meeting_detail.php?id=462&typeid=8 at the time of this edit. Please check the link for further updates.
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Story Time
Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Wednesday, March 11th, 9:30 AM
Big & Little
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Simla Community Action Committee
Simla Library, Simla
Wednesday, March 11th, 5:30 PM
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Relay for Life Team Captain Meeting
Elizabeth Town Hall, 321 S. Banner St., Elizabeth
Wednesday, March 11th, 7 PM
Come see what Relay is about!
Computer Tutor Time
Simla Library, Simla
Thursday, March 12th, 2 to 4 PM
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Business After Hours
Elizabeth Fire Station, Elizabeth
Thursday, March 12th, 5 PM to 7 PM
Meet other area business people, network and enjoy some refreshments! http://www.elizabethchamber.org/
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Elbert County Planning Commission Meeting
Kiowa Courthouse Hearing Room, 2nd Floor, 215 Comanche St., Kiowa
Thursday, March 12th, 7 PM to 11 PM
The Agenda is posted at the link listed below. The Housing Component to the Master Plan and the Amendment to the Residential Design Guidelines to Zoning Regulations (PUD Section) have been revised. They are available to review at http://www.elbertcounty-co.gov/meeting_detail.php?id=473&typeid=10. The intention of the meeting to is adopt the Housing Component and to amend the Guidelines. If adopted/amended, the updates will be forwarded to the BOCC for approval.
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Elbert County Republican Women
The Carlson Building, 239 S. Main St., Elizabeth
Thursday, March 12th, 7 PM
Guests and new members are welcome. For more information, contact the President, Mary Frangis, at 303-646-9546 or V.P. Debbie Farmer at 303-646-0426.
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Elbert Library Open
Friday, March 13th, 10 AM to 3 PM
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Story Time
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Friday, March 13th, 10:30 AM
Cow
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Elizabeth Piece Makers of Colorado
Frontier High School, Rm. 159,
Friday, March 13th, 2P to 4 PM
The Piece Makers need help making cuddle quilts for the area fire departments. They need help with cutting, pressing, sewing, making kits to take home and sew. Cotton fabric donations accepted. Please come see what they are doing. Please call Barbara at 303-646-9046 with questions.
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Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Friday, March 13th, 4 PM
Fairest by Gail Levine
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Simla Library, Simla
Saturday, March 14th, 9 AM
Mrs. Mike: The Story of Katherine Mary Flannigan by Benedict & Nancy Freedman
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Story Time
Elbert Library, Elbert
Saturday, March 14th, 10:30 AM
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Lunch & Learn
Simla Library, Simla
Saturday, March 14th, 11 AM to 1 PM
Speaker: Tamarah Jo Ortiz "Everyday Magic"
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Garage Sale Fundraiser
Elbert Christian Church, 23894 Broadway St., Elbert
Saturday, March 14th, 9 AM to 3 PM
The Elbert Christian Church will be hosting a garage sale as a fundraiser to provide a playground for the church. Rain/snow date of Saturday, March 21st. Proceeds from the sales belong to the seller. Donated items not sold at the garage sale will be taken to the Community Resource Center Thrift Shop in Kiowa or the Salvation Army.
Monetary donations may be made by contacting Deb at 303-648-3611 or will be welcomed at the garage sale. Lunch will be available on premises as an additional fundraiser.
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Elbert County Republican Lincoln Day Dinner
Chairman's Club, Bank of the West
Dinner, Kiowa Middle School
Saturday, March 14th, Chairman's Club 4:30-5:15 PM and Dinner 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
This semi-formal, annual dinner is a fundraiser for the party and an opportunity to meet Elbert County elected officials and local residents. This year's guest speaker is Mark Trostel. Cost per person for dinner is $20. For tickets and information, please contact Ann Senetar at 720-363-1182.
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The Marina (the blue building on Hwy 86 across from the Courthouse), Kiowa
Sunday, March 15th
1st Jager Run and Big Bird Tribute. From the website: EC Riders is a motorcycle club based out of Elbert County, Colorado. Our club is built around the core ideals of brotherhood, good times, and good riding. We welcome all riders and all brands of motorcycles.
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Next Week's Events
Elbert Library Closed
Monday, March 16th
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Marvelous Mondays
Simla Library, Simla
Monday, March 16th, 1 PM to 3 PM
St. Patrick's Day Eve Party
Paws to Read with Aaron
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Friends of the Library
Simla Library, Simla
Monday, March 16th
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Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Monday, March 16th, 4 PM
Lion King 2
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Creative Story Time
Simla Library, Simla
Tuesday, March 17th, 10:30 AM
St. Patrick's Day
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Knitting Club
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Tuesday, March 17th, 2 PM
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Library Lovers
Elbert Library, Elbert
Tuesday, March 17th, 5 PM
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Lions Club Meeting
Lions Club Meeting Hall, 351 Comanche St., Kiowa
Tuesday, March 17th, 6:30 PM
Please join the Lions Club for dinner (donations welcome!) and find out what this wonderful service club is all about!
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Canceled - Elbert County Water Advisory Board
The Water Advisory Board meeting is canceled for March. This board is a county referral agency with an additional focus on community education. Meetings are open the to public.
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9Health Fair "Pre-Draw"
The New Elbert County Public Health Facility at 75 Ute Ave., located just north of the Ag Building at the fairgrounds
Wednesday, March 18th, 7 AM to Noon
The Pre -Draw is for blood screening ONLY, no other screenings will take place on this date. For appointments, please call 303-621-3144.
**FOR THOSE HAVING BLOOD DRAWN EITHER DAY**
PLEASE REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING:
- Do not eat 12 hours before having blood drawn
- Diabetics should NOT fast
- Drink plenty of water before having blood drawn
- Continue taking all prescribed medications
- Must be 18 years of age or older to participate
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Elizabeth Library, Elizabeth
Wednesday, March 18th, 9:30 AM
Spring!
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Friends of the Library
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Wednesday, March 18th, 2 PM
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Simla Library, Simla
Wednesday, March 18th, 5:30 PM
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Senior Connection
Simla Library, Simla
Thursday, March 19th, 1 PM
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Simla Library, Simla
Thursday, March 19th, 2 PM to 4 PM
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Teen Game Night
Elbert Library, Elbert
Thursday, March 19th, 5 PM
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Elbert Library Open
Friday, March 20th, 10 AM to 3 PM
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Story Time
Kiowa Library, Kiowa
Friday, March 20th, 10:30 AM
Horses
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Free Divorce Clinic
2nd Floor Meeting Room, Kiowa Courthouse, 215 Comanche St., Kiowa
Friday, March 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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Simla Bake Sales
The Simla Food Store
Friday, March 20th
Sponsored by the Simla Community Action Committee
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Simla Library Bake Sale
Pee Wee Wrestling Tournament
Saturday, March 21st
Simla Friends of the Library will be having a bake sale and selling rodeo books!
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Easter Egg Hunt
Elbert County Fairgrounds, Kiowa
Saturday, March 21st, 10 AM to 1 PM
There will also be a silent auction. Refreshments will be provided. If you are interested in donating or participating, please contact Pam Witucki at 303-621-2599. http://myecco.org/
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Quilt, Knit & Sew
Simla Library, Simla
Saturday, March 21st, 10 AM
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Story Time
Elbert Library, Elbert
Saturday, March 21st, 10:30 AM
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Women's Club Breakfast
The Russell Gates Mercantile Community Hall, Elbert Rd., Elbert
Sunday, March 22nd, 8 AM to 1 PM
The breakfast is prepared the 4th Sunday of each month by the Elbert Women's Club members. The club also provides a table with gift items including books, on the history of Elbert County. Proceeds are used to restore and maintain the hall, which was built in 1906. Donations may also be made by contacting 303-648-3372
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Elbert County Democrats Meeting
The Carlson Building, 239 S. Main St., Elizabeth
Sunday, March 22nd, 6 PM
A potluck starts at 6 PM, the meeting will start at 6:30. Members of the public are invited to attend.
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Upcoming Events
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Town of Elizabeth Board of Trustees Meeting
Elizabeth Town Hall, 321 S. Banner St., Elizabeth
Tuesday, March 24th, 7 PM
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Hopping Mad Over Grasshoppers?
The Carlson Building, 239 S. Main St., Elizabeth
Tuesday, March 24th, 7 PM
The Elbert County Master Gardeners present C.S.U.'s Dr. Whitney Cranshaw and his presentation on insects. This seminar will introduce you to the bothersome, destructive insects we dealt with last summer, as well as some that are predicted to appear this year. You will receive help with dealing with them before they can do too much damage. Also included in the seminar will be information about the good guys in the insect world such as lady beetles, lacewings, mantis, etc. Cost $5.00. http://elbert.colostate.edu/hor.shtml Please RSVP for each class by calling the Elbert County Extension Office in Kiowa (303-621-3162) or Simla (719-541-2361).
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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.
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9Health Fair - Elbert County
Elbert County Public Health Facility, 75 Ute. Ave., the building north of the Ag Building
Saturday, April 18th, 7 AM to Noon
Blood screening and other screenings available on this day.
**FOR THOSE HAVING BLOOD DRAWN EITHER DAY**
PLEASE REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING:
- Do not eat 12 hours before having blood drawn
- Diabetics should NOT fast
- Drink plenty of water before having blood drawn
- Continue taking all prescribed medications
- Must be 18 years of age or older to participate
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Casey Jones Arena, Elizabeth, CO
Saturday, May 30th and Sunday, May 31st
From the website: "The Community Rodeo is a time for everyone to come out and participate. It’s a time for fun and community. If you are a vendor there are FREE spots available. Please contact us for more information on vendor availability. Food and Drinks will be available for sale by Visitation Counsel 11918 the Knights of Columbus."
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Casey Jones Arena, Elizabeth, CO
Friday, June 5th through Sunday, June 7th
From the website: Headquartered in Colorado, the Professional Bull Riders, Inc. was created in 1992. The combination of raw sport and quality entertainment offers Elizabeth Stampede fans true rodeo entertainment.
