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Week of December 8, 2022
ELBERT COUNTY, COLORADO
A publication of
ElbertCountyNews.net
VOLUME 127 | ISSUE 43
Schroeder prepares for new position Commissioner-elect has served county as clerk and recorder BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
Santa stands atop a fire truck during the parade of first responders at the Kiowa Christmas Extravaganza.
PHOTOS BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON
Christmas Extravaganza draws hundreds Yearly event launches holiday season in Kiowa BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
Hundreds of people gathered recently for the yearly Kiowa Christmas Extravaganza at the Elbert County Fairgrounds. SEE CHRISTMAS, P3
Kids sip hot chocolate under one of Kiowa’s lit Christmas trees.
INSIDE: CALENDAR: PAGE 11 | VOICES: PAGE 12 | LIFE: PAGE 14
Families and kids watch the parade of first responders make its way through downtown Kiowa.
In the new year, Elbert County will welcome its new commissioner for District 2, Dallas Schroeder, who is currently the county’s clerk and recorder. Schroeder will be taking over the District 2 commissioner role from Rick Pettitt, joining Chris Richardson of District 1 and Grant Thayer of District 3. District 2 encompasses the three municipalities of Elbert County, the towns of Elizabeth, Kiowa and Simla. As a new commissioner, Schroeder will serve a fouryear term. There is currently a two-term limit for commissioners. As commissioner, Schroeder will be responsible for budget and financial oversight, land use issues and decisions, and setting the general philosophy and direction of Elbert County government, among many other things. Schroeder did a Q&A interview with the Elbert County News on Nov. 29, sharing his reasoning for running for commissioner, his goals for Elbert County, and a little bit about who he is outside of his roles in county government. SEE SCHROEDER, P2
UNDERRATED TEACHER High school sports offer life lessons
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