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Week of December 15, 2022
ELBERT COUNTY, COLORADO
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VOLUME 127 | ISSUE 44
Police academy graduates 7th class Town of Elizabeth gives out over $2k in scholarships to students BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
Elizabeth Rodeo Royalty take donations for the Fostering Love Rescues and Baby Bear Hugs nonprofit organizations at the Mayor’s PHOTO BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON Tree Lighting event in downtown Elizabeth.
Crowd turns out for tree lighting Elizabeth event is last one for outgoing mayor BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
The annual Mayor’s Tree Lighting was held in downtown Elizabeth on Saturday, Dec. 3, with thousands of
people packing South Main Street to partake in the holiday festivities. From carriage rides to face-painting for kids, there were activities for the entire family at the event on Saturday, Dec. 3. All along South Main Street, different stations were set up for people to enjoy. At the Gesin Lot, visitors participated in cookie decorating, face painting, and other kid-friendly activities. The line for the
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carriage ride also stretched far into the Gesin Lot from Main Street. The Elizabeth High School band, the High Plains Singers and other local artists performed at several spots along South Main Street, creating a festive holiday ambiance for the event. The Elizabeth Police Department SEE TREE, P4
The Elizabeth Police Department graduated its seventh student Police Academy recently at the Elizabeth High School cafetorium. The 38 graduates — along with their families, community members and law enforcement officials from across south metro Denver — were in attendance for the special ceremony on Nov. 30. The Elizabeth Police Academy is a 12-week program available at no cost to students in ninth to 12th grades and at any ability level. While in the program, the students learn all aspects of policing, focusing on defensive tactics including introduction to weapon safety and driving. The Elizabeth Police Department also certifies the students in firstaid training and CPR. “This year was very special because we were able to visit the State Patrol Academy and the State Capitol,” commented former Police Chief Melvin Berghahn in an interview from Dec. 3. “Captain Mike Honn and Sergeant Pam Webster with the Colorado State Patrol deserve a huge thank-you for helping make those visits happen for the kids.” SEE ACADEMY, P2
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