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Elbert
County was formed in 1874, named after Samuel Hitt Elbert, Colorado's
territorial governor and State Supreme Court Justice. Our little town
was
also named after Samuel Hitt Elbert just as our tallest peak and our county. The town of Elbert grew along side
of the Railroad tracks of the Colorado and Southern, Denver and New Orleans, Rock Island. It was a busy
business center in the middle of some of the best farms and ranches in
Colorado until a flood swept away most of the town on May 31, 1935.
Elbert never recovered from the flood, but it is again blossoming in
it's own right. Buildings and homes are being restored and as in all small towns it is the people who
give this sleepy little town it's personality.
Elbert is a small prairie town located about 35 miles SE of Parker,
Colorado and 35 miles NE of Colorado Springs. Elbert never
recovered from the flood but in the last 5 years Elbert has come into
its own again! Many of the houses that were let go have been repaired
and restored. The small business section of town is growing with
locally owned small business. Browse through our website and perhaps
you will learn a little more about Elbert of today that you didn't know
even if you have lived here forever!
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Community Announcements
NOTICE TO SUBCONTRACTORS - FCI Constructors is now accepting BIDS for Bid Package B for the NEW ELBERT PK-12 SCHOOL
Bids
are due May 16th before 3 PM to FCI Constructors, Attention: Terry
Hutton, by email: thutton@fciol.com, or by fax: 970-535-4867. Please
call Terry with any questions:
970-535-4725. Bid documents are available online:
www.fciol.com, in the Upcoming Bids section.
Bid Package B includes the following scopes only: Precast Structural Concrete, Unit Masonry, and Structural Steel
General
Project Description: The project consists of a new PK-12 School. The
new school will be located on the school property just to the North of
the
existing school. The existing school will remain in operation during
the construction of the new school. The new school is approximately
70,680 sqft with three levels.
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COMMUNITY YARD SALE - TOWN OF ELBERT - Saturday, June 8, 2013
Homes and businesses in and around the Town of Elbert will hold their
annual yard sale on Sat. June 8, 2013. It's a great chance to see
many yard sales without driving far between them!
Have a breakfast burrito or lunch during the sale at the historic
Russell Gates Mercantile Building between 8 a.m.-3 p.m. The Elbert
Woman's Club will also serve coffee, cold drinks and desserts. Get one
of Perry's hamburgers-famous countywide-before they sell out!
Limited table rental space is available inside the Mercantile. As
always, everyone is welcome to sell from their truck or trailer along
Eccles Street at no charge.
Elbert and the Mercantile are located on Elbert Road about 10 miles
south of Kiowa between Highways 86 and 24. The Elbert Woman's Club is a
not-for-profit organization dedicated to the Elbert community and the
Mercantile, built in 1906. For more information, call Doris,
303-648-3121.
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If you have a community Annoucement - Send it to me!
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Community Projects:
1. The Elbert Women's Club located in the Elbert Russel Gates Building
on Lavelle Ave and Eccles Street (facing North Elbert) was built in 1906. The ladies hold a monthly
community breakfast fund raiser to help fund the Restoration of the building from 8am - 1pm, held on the 4th Sunday of every month except December (due to Christmas) All you can eat - $6 for Adults - Children $3 - This is a great way to meet others in your community and have a great meal too! 8am - 1pm
2. If you are interested in any events at the Elbert Russell Gates building, please call Diane
Daugherty at 303-648-3325. If you would like to rent the building,
the pricing for 2010 is as follows: The Entire building (Front and Back
rooms and Kitchen $200.00 (plus deposit), Back Room and Kitchen $100
(plus deposit) They require a REFUNDABLE $100 security/cleaning deposit
with each rental.
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Town Events Calendar - 2013
These are updated as soon as I know the year's dates.
If you have a specific question about Elbert please contact us.
2013 Dates!
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Event and Information
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Sunday, March 17, 2013
Saint Patricks Day Dinner
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The
Elbert Woman's Club will serve its annual St. Patrick's Day dinner from
5 to 7 pm on Sunday, March 17 at the Russell Gates Mercantile
Community Hall in Elbert, located
on Lavelle Ave and Eccles Street (facing North Elbert). Dinner includes corned beef, cabbage,
potatoes, bread, dessert and coffee/tea for $12 adults, kids 10 and
under $5.00. Proceeds go to maintain and restore the Hall built in 1906
as well as toward the Club's community support activities. The Hall is
located in the town of Elbert on Elbert Road, between Highways 86 and 24. |
Sunday, March 31, 2013
6:30 am - 10:00 am
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2013 Easter Sunday Sunrise Service at the The Elbert Presbyterian joined by the Elbert Christian Church Congregation and the Majestic View Congregation.
The Elbert Woman's Club is putting on their annual Easter Breakfast!
Come by after Church! Breakfast is free but donations are accepted!
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Saturday, June 8, 2013
8 am - 3pm
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Annual Town
Garage Sale, sponsored by the Elbert
Women's Club. You can donate items to the EWC to help support the
funding of the restoration of the Hall. You can rent space from the
EWC inside the Elbert Russell Gates Building. You can set up your own yard and just be ready
for all the extra traffic in Elbert on this day. The EWC holds this
event annually and it is well known and advertised in our area. Join your
community in Support of the EWC and clear out your attic in the process! |
Saturday, July 2013
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Kelly Airpark Annual Pancake Fly-In - I have not been updated on this event yet this year.
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Saturday and Sunday, July 20 and 21, 2013
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Elizabeth Celtic Festival -
Margie Ashura and her family (residents of the town of Elbert) run the
Children's Glade at this annual event. Circus-YOUR-Way! LLC will be
there to back up Margie and add a unique flair to our festival! Rev.
Karen Wehrman, will lead the March and Worship Service,
Sunday morning of the Celtic Festival at 9 am. Casey Jones Park Highway 86, Elizabeth, CO 80107
Updates and Information can also be found on Facebook- Be sure and LIKE
their page! http://www.facebook.com/ElizabethCelticFestival
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Saturday, Aug. 17, 2013
10 am - 10 pm
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Elizabeth Community Music & Art Festival - Details on their Facebook page - Be sure and LIKE their page! If you do not facebook they also have a website! .... Pulls from community of Elizabeth, Elbert and Kiowa.
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Saturday, November 9, 2013
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Elbert Women's Club Christmas Bazaar - An
annual event put on by the EWC in the Elbert Russell Gates Bldg. as
well as exhibits at the school. This is truly a must attend
community
event with food, fun, music and a large array of crafters and artists
from Elbert County.
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Christmas Eve - Dec. 24, 2013
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Christmas Eve Candlelight service
and Home Made Soup Dinner! Elbert Presbyterian Church 5:00 pm All are
welcome! Dinner is free! Come out and meet your neighbors, enjoy a
beautiful holiday service and partake in a wonderful home cooked
assortment of soups provided by the members of the church.
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Things you might need to live in the town of Elbert.
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Trash Services and Utilities (Electric, Propane and Water)
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Newspapers - Though we do not have a Town of Elbert Newspaper,
we do have papers relevant to the Town and County of Elbert.
Meadowlark Herald and Coastalfields Press
240 Elizabeth St, Suite H-1 #141, Elizabeth, CO 80107 / 720-515-NEWS
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Elbert County Examiner - Vickie Wallis
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Ranchland News with The Sun insert about our area. (El Paso and Elbert County News)
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Elbert County News
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The High Plains Rider, P.O. Box 2403, Parker, CO 80134, 720-470-8518
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The Fence Post
(Rural News from Colorado and Nebraska)
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The Prairie Times
(family-owned magazine for country living that reaches over 30,000 readers in Eastern Colorado)
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Agate - The I-70 Scout
(Serving
Watkins, Bennett, Strausburg, Byers, Deer Trail, Limon and Agate) |
Black Forest
(Black Forest
News &
Palmer Divide Pioneer) |
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Springs - Gazette |
Denver - Denver Post |
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High Speed Internet
If you are in town these are about your only choices. Some places just outside of town can get Qwest DSL.
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Churches in the Town of Elbert
Town of Elbert and the immediate vicinity Businesses
Type of Business
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Do They Facebook? |
Information, Links to Websites, Contact
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Non-Profit
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No
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Elbert Woman's Club - Elbert Russell Gates
Building - 4th Sunday of Every Month! All you can eat 8 am - 1 pm $6
each and $3 kids 8 and under - Great breakfast with great company! Also
various other special dinners throughout the year. Sponsor of the
Christmas Bazaar, Elbert Day. Building and services available for
private parties, wedding receptions, fund raisers, and various other
events. |
Non-Profit
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Yes
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The Haven Program a non
profit organization ran by Debbie Weber, that uses rescued animals that
are used in working with youth. PO Box 2, Elbert, CO 80106 (303)
648-9777 (Debbie is a busy lady! She is also a realtor, an Insurance
Broker and the Assistant Ranch Manager at the Lil Haven Ranch in Elbert where they offers dogs and horses. Be sure and contact her if you are interested in helping
the non profit or in need of a realtor, insurance, dog or horse!
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Community Entertainment
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Yes
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Circus-Your-Way
- Ringmistress Jo A. Petit - Youth/Senior community project promoting team
work, self esteem, responsiblity, volunteer work, community involvement
and fun! If you need Stilt walkers, Balloon Modelers, Face Painters,
Acrobats or various other performers in our area, give us a call! Also
available on the website, custom costumes (for stilts walkers), Poi,
Juggling balls, Circus Collectibles, instructions and lots more!
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Artists of Elbert
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No
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Beth Appleton
- Beautiful custom order and show - Colored Pencil Artwork! You must
visit her site and see her work to appreciate the talent of this lady.
Beth's work is so life like, you will be as amazed as I am at her
talent.
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Deb's Custom Critters - Beautiful custom art work created on stones!
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Artists of Elbert
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No
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Lars Metal Art
- Keith's creates his art works using various metals, such as bronze,
copper, steel, and titanium, accented with resin and scenic elements.
Colors are created using chemical etching techniques - no paint is
used. All frames are handmade to compliment the art. Sizes can vary
from 2' by 2' up to 12' by 5'. Check out his site for some beautiful, very Colorado, Artwork!
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Artists of Elbert
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No
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Snow-Jobs
- Marsha Snow-Bissitt - Cards, sketches and portraits available by special
order. Marsha is exceptional at pencil sketching faces. Very few people
have this ability. Order a portrait of your loved one today!
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Ranches of Elbert
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Yes
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ACC Ranch
- Is a licensed breeding kennel specializing in Allergy Free Dogs! They
encourage you to purchase your puppy from a licensed breeder, as that
gives you some recourse in the event of a problem. This is the only job
Rick & Kathy have and their lives are dedicated to their dogs and
puppies. All puppies are born inside and very well socialized. You are
welcome to visit the ranch and see the puppies. Contact Kathy and Rick
through their website linked above for your needs or to schedule a
visit! Also available at the ACC Ranch are German Shorthaired Pointers and Gun Dog Training! But
these folks did not stop there! They also have Alpacas, boarding, and
are some of the nicest people I have ever met and I love to visit their
ranch!
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Ranches of Elbert
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No
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Avertine Hill Alpaca Ranch
- Locally owned and operated by Chris and Verlene Lee. Many Alpaca
products, alpaca farm starter packages and classes. Education, Breeders
and Products. If you are looking for anything Alpaca please visit their
site. |
Ranches of Elbert
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Yes
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Grunniens Ranch
- Yaks are worth checking out! A real alternative to cattle and
traditional American livestock, Grunniens Yak Ranch offers Tibetan Yaks
for breeding, packing, fiber, and meat.
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Ranches of Elbert
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Yes
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Harmony Sporthorses
- Harmony Sporthorses is dedicated to improving the quality of horses
available in the United States. We strive to breed and import, on a
small scale, horses for the amateur and professional horseman.
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Ranches of Elbert
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Yes
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Missing Creek Ranch - Quality Performance Cutting Horses
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No
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The Money Pit Farm - AHHA Approved Holsteiner Horse Breeders - Beautiful Horses and a wonderful ranch to visit!
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| Ranches of Elbert |
No
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Somewhere Farms - Dressage Training and Boarding 303-648-9877
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Ranches of Elbert
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Yes
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Weather'd T Ranch - Alpaca Located just east of the town of Elbert on County Rd. 102
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Restaurants of Elbert
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No
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The South Forty - Restaurant and Bar - 6735 Garfield Avenue, Elbert, CO
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CLOSED - Li'l Slice of Elbert - This building is for Sale or Lease - Located in the old Post office / Bank building
across from the Grange. 6739 Lavelle Ave., Elbert, Colorado 80106
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| Restaurants of Elbert |
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Elbert Woman's Club - Elbert Russell Gates
Building - 4th Sunday of Every Month! All you can eat 8 am - 1 pm $6
each and $3 kids 8 and under - Great breakfast with great company! Also
various other special dinners throughout the year. Sponsor of the
Christmas Bazaar, Elbert Day. Building and services available for
private parties, wedding receptions, fund raisers, and various other
events.
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Services in Elbert
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Yes
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Boy Scout Ranch - Peaceful Valley Scout Ranch 22799 N. Elbert Road. P.O. Box 97, Elbert, Colorado 80106
The ranch is private property owned and operated by the Denver Area
Council, Boy Scouts of America, 10455 W. 6th Avenue, Suite 100, Denver,
Colorado 80215. The best number for inquiries is the council office in Denver 303-455-5522.
There are three camps on the 3,300 ranch - Magness Adventure Camp (cub
scout camp), Camp Cris Dobbins (boy scout camp with dining hall) and
Camp Courtland Dietler (boy scout camp with patrol method cooking).
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Services in Elbert
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Yes
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Garden Fairy Apothecary - Holistic Heath Care Clinic and Herbal Pharmacy
- Katie Lynn Sanders, Certified Master Clinical Herbalist, Aroma
Therapist, Nutrition Therapist, and Holistic Health Practitioner
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| Services in Elbert |
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JCC Ranch Camp
- 21441 N. Elbert Road Elbert, CO 80106. Phone: 303-648-3800 - The JCC
Ranch Camp is a place where campers are the center of the world -
everything that happens does so just for them! It is a place where
life-long friendships are born, Jewish identities are discovered and
nourished, and children are challenged to grow in mind, body and spirit.
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Services in Elbert
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Yes
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Kamerzell Bros. Well & Pump Service LLC 303-648-3044 PO Box 382 Elbert, Co 80106 A family owned business
located in Elbert. We service, install and repair water well systems.
Give us a call anytime - we can talk about your well and if there's
anything we can do for you in inspection or repair or any problems you
are
having. We also perform well inspections and testing for real estate
sales that are required by the banks! We have great rates, but more
importantly, we have great service, open communication which is
extremely important when it comes to your water well is our top
priority! And your can reach us 7 days a week 365 days a year, because
we all know your well will probably go out on Christmas Eve
when thirty people are over visiting!
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Services in Elbert
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Yes
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Kiowa Creek Outfitters
- Our Colorado operation encompasses over 40,000 acres between 24
different private ranches ranging in size from 400-6000 acres spread
out over a large area allows us to hunt several types of terrain as the
animals move for weather and feed on private lands.
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Mary Kay - Everyone deserves a little pampering. Everyone deserves to feel good.
Thats where I come in, I am an independent cosmetic and skin care
consultant with Mary Kay and people looking and feeling good is my
expertise. I can do one on one consultations or full party bookings.
For more information please contact me by phone: 720-732-7491 or by
e-mail jknapp15@marykay.com or the website linked above.
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MCM Tactical LLC are currently offering CCW (Concealed Carry) classes as well as retail sales for firearms accessories. |
Services in Elbert
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Yes
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Let Mr. Appliance
take care of all your major appliance repairs. Convenient online
scheduling. Family owned and operated. 303-621-7781
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Services in Elbert
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No
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Olkjer Construction - 303-648-3510
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Services in Elbert
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No
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Schumacher Crane Service Inc. - 4016 Badger Ln, Elbert, CO - Schumachercrane@aol.com - 303-648-3312
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Services in Elbert
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No
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Scott Stillman Prism Coatings Plus
We are residential remodelers we specialize in REO (foreclosed) home
remodeling, painting, tile and coating applications. Exclusively Colordo for over 25 yrs. 303-648-3327
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Shops of Elbert
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Yes
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Elbert Country Store
- Now owned and operated by Dwight and Sandi Olkjer - Providing
our little community with Gasoline, Diesel, Snacks, Cold Drinks,
Cigarettes, Beer and Clean Restrooms - Stop in and say hello
today! 303-648-3035
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Shops of Elbert
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Yes
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Dancing Wolf Gallery
- 7211 C.R. 98, Elbert, CO in the old Sacred Heart Church.
Southwestern Art - collectibles, western clothing, jewelry, art work,
antiques and many other wonderful surprises.
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High Plains Liquor, LLC 6741 Lavelle Ave., Elbert, Colorado 80106 303-648-3266
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Shops of Elbert
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Naked Goat Farm - All Natural Handmade Soap & Body Products. Owned and operated by
Gina & Mark Dunham, specializing in all natural products. Made just
for you fresh and without any synthetic chemicals, preservatives or
fragrance. Nature Pro Farms is located right in the of town of
Elbert on Main street available in town by appointment. Check out our
website by clicking on our name above or give us a call at
720-291-6721. We will be at the Elizabeth Farmers market every saturday
10-2 through October 16th. Gina is also an Interior Designer
specilizing in green design for the home. Mark is a Landscape Designer
specilizing in backyard gardens, composting and edible landscaping.
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Shops of Elbert
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The Sonflower Gift Shop 24295 N. Elbert Road, Elbert Road Unit B, Elbert, Colorado 80106 |
If you have a Business in or around the Town of Elbert. Please contact me and I will add your info or link.
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