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Week of December 29, 2022
ELBERT COUNTY, COLORADO
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VOLUME 127 | ISSUE 46
Ziggi’s Coffee opens in Elizabeth
Christmas cheer at Casey Jones
Hundreds turn out for shop’s grand opening BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
At the much-anticipated grand opening of Ziggi’s Coffee, hundreds of eager people came to try Elizabeth’s newest coffee spot. The shop is located in Elizabeth West at 2360 Legacy Circle off of Highway 86. The franchise is owned by Elizabeth resident and Colorado native Jessica Mote. At the Dec. 17 grand opening, patrons received a free 16-ounce drink of choice from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The shop was packed with customers while cars were wrapped around the building at the drive-thru. Throughout the four-hour period, the store gave away nearly 600 drinks to customers. The shop was bustling with employees making coffee and greeting customers. Behind the counter, several of baristas hurriedly made free drinks for patrons inside and at the drive-thru. General Manager Tara McGuire shared her thoughts on working at the Elizabeth Ziggi’s Coffee as she ran to and fro attending to the operations of the shop. “What I love is the amazing atmosphere. It is friendly and welcoming. I mean, look at the view,” said McGuire. “We have amazing owners. Everybody is so on top of everything, everyone is so friendly, and we’re all really hard-working.” Mote spent her time during the grand opening event greeting customers and helping the store run smoothly. Throughout the day she
Kids and families celebrated at Casey Jones Park recently when the Elizabeth Park & Recreation District held its free Christmas event. The activities at the Dec. 17 event were held in the Casey Jones Pavilion, where people gathered for warm drinks, cookies and holiday craft tables. Santa was available for kids to share their Christmas wishes and to take photos with. The Elizabeth Park & Recreation District hosts the Christmas event each year to provide local families
SEE ZIGGI’S, P4
SEE CASEY JONES, P2
A horse-drawn carriage conveys riders through the snow at Casey Jones Park on Dec. 17 during the Elizabeth Park & Recreation District Christmas event. PHOTOS BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON
Park district plays host to holiday celebration BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
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A little girl talks with Santa Claus at the Elizabeth Park & Recreation District Christmas event on Dec. 17 at Casey Jones Pavilion.
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