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November 25, 2021
ELBERT COUNTY, COLORADO
A publication of
VOLUME 126 | ISSUE 41
Elizabeth students present fall play ‘Cinderella’ featured two casts over run of four shows BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
vendors. “I am really enjoying the bazaar so far! There are so many things I didn’t expect to see, like an abundance of people selling cinnamon rolls,” she said. “I haven’t purchased anything yet because I’m looking for something to really speak to me.” Thornburg continued to share her praises for the quality of the event’s vendors. “I moved to Elbert
The Elizabeth High School Theater held its annual fall play for a threeday stint beginning on Nov. 4. Four performances were held — three evening shows and one matinee. Thirty-five cast members, seven crew members and seven stagehands worked together for three months to bring “Cinderella” to fruition. The performances were divided into two casts, giving more students the opportunity to have large parts. “Dividing the cast gives more people the opportunity to play a larger role, so double casting is great,” said Annika Bankert, who played Melanie with Cast A. “The system is more fair and more fun.” At the Nov. 3 dress rehearsal, many of the students expressed their excitement and nervousness for their upcoming performances. “There are butterflies for sure, but we are all very excited,” said Nate Swisher, student actor. “Nervousness is inherent. We’ve worked so hard over these three months that we are very confident with each other. Even if someone forgets their lines, we can help keep moving the play forward.” When asked how his experience acting in the play might help him
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Vendors, shoppers and volunteers from the Elbert Woman’s Club cram into the Russell Gates Mercantile Co. Building for the 55th PHOTO BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON annual Elbert Christmas Bazaar.
Bazaar is holiday hit Elbert Woman’s Club sells out of famous apple dumplings BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
The 55th annual Christmas Bazaar was held on Nov. 13 in the town of Elbert, spanning two bus-
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tling locations — the Russell Gates Mercantile Co. building and two floors of the Elbert School. As is a longstanding tradition, only vendors selling handmade products are allowed to set up in the Russell Gates Mercantile Co. building. All other vendors set up up their booths inside the Elbert School gym and the cafeteria. Elizabeth resident Lorene Thornburg shared her experience as she walked through the rows of
ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE
Colorado residents discuss what makes them thankful
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