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November 8, 2018
ELBERT COUNTY, COLORADO
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Ag education center to reboot site plans
Program helps families in need
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STAFF REPORT
amilies in need this holiday season can get help getting toys for their children. The 2018 Christmas for Kids program allows family members to choose toys for their children from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Elbert County Fairgrounds, 75 Ute, Kiowa.
Neighbors of park prevail to block facility from proposed location BY TABATHA STEWART SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
The Elbert County Agricultural Alliance, a group formed last year that consists of rural business owners from Elbert County, has withdrawn its proposal for a homestead-style education center in an Elizabeth park after opposition from neighbors. The ECAA had hoped to build its education center in Cimarron Park on the north side of Elizabeth, and had been in the process of writing grant proposals and securing funding for the project. Part of the process included meeting with neighbors of the site in a public forum. After hearing from residents of the Cimarron area, and the many reasons why some didn’t want the center in their neighborhood, the ECAA withdrew their proposal for the Cimarron Park site.
Only those who have completed an application will be allowed to choose toys. Applications are due by 4 p.m. Nov. 23, and they can be returned to the Elizabeth Fire Station, ECO Thrift Store in Kiowa, Elbert County Sheriff ’s Office, Simla Fire Station and Big Sandy Schools office. Donations of new toys are appreciated. Drop boxes provided by ECCO will be placed throughout the county.
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The Denver area typically gets 7.5 inches of snow during November, making it the fifth-snowiest month. Source: National Weather Service
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