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‘I am not your typical Republican’ Elizabeth businessman, former Parker Mayor Greg Lopez runs for governor BY TOM SKELLEY TSKELLEY@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
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dent to set up shop at the Elizabeth Farmers Market. “Colorado vendors are here,” said Quentin DeHann, volunteer marketing manager for the Elizabeth Farmer’s Market, “and we don’t care what you make. If you knit socks, we’d love to have you.” “People can drop in one Saturday and set up a stand to see how they like it, then fill out an application when they make a decision for how many weeks they want to be here,” said DeHann, who lives in Elizabeth.
crowded race to become Colorado’s next governor includes former Parker Mayor Greg Lopez. Lopez, 53, was elected at the age of 27, serving from 1992-96, and is proud of the fact he was the first Hispanic candidate to hold the position. Following his term as mayor, Lopez served as district director of Colorado’s Small Business Administration from 2008-14. In 2016, he ran unsuccessfully for the U.S. Senate. Lopez The Republican now lives in Elizabeth, owning and operating a consulting business as well as a bar and restaurant in Aurora that he runs with his son. More than 20 candidates are seeking to replace term-limited Democrat John Hickenlooper in the November 2018 election. On the Republican side, notable candidates include District Attorney George Brauchler, of Parker; businessman Victor Mitchell, of Castle Rock; and Mitt Romney’s nephew, Doug Robinson, of Centennial. On the Democratic side, the most recognizable names so far are Congressman Jared Polis, of Boulder; former State Treasurer
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Gardener Greg Caldwell reaches to show off his organically grown garlic and zucchini from his home gardens at the Town of Elizabeth Farmer’s Market July 29. JODI HORNER
No telling what you’ll find at farmers market Produce, pastries, chickens, honey, animals and more are offered on Saturdays BY JODI HORNER SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
For people who crave the freshest produce, farmers markets are often the first place they turn to find what they want. The Town of Elizabeth
provides a local option for area residents Shoppers at the Town of Elizabeth Farmers Market, which opened May 27 and runs through Sept. 30, can enjoy selections of fresh produce, pastries, honey, small livestock, household items and even educational goods. On an average Saturday there are 10 vendors set up in the lot between Banner and Main streets. A total of 14 are registered to participate in the farmers market this season. It is not a requirement to be an Elizabeth or Elbert County resi-
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“For the past 10 days, I’ve watched a bunch of youths and adults ‘making the best better’ at the Elbert County Fair. I’m so proud of their accomplishments and fortitude.” Sheila G. Kelley | extension director | Page 10 INSIDE
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