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Week of January 12, 2023
ELBERT COUNTY, COLORADO
A publication of
ElbertCountyNews.net
VOLUME 127 | ISSUE 48
Storms, cold hit Elbert County Public health chief shares safety tips for winter BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
loading cars in the wash tunnel right along with her parents. “Owning a car wash has been Rob’s dream for about 15 years. We researched car washes for years before taking the plunge into owning one,” said Danielle Kinney in an email correspondence from Jan. 2. “We moved to Elizabeth seven years ago and were surprised that there wasn’t a car wash like ours here yet.
The winter season is in full swing, bringing in blustery snowstorms and subzero temperatures to Elbert County. On Dec. 22, many areas of Elbert County saw temperatures drop further than 20 degrees below zero. A week later, the county’s rolling hills and eastern plains were pummeled with deep, wet snow, well over a foot deep in some areas. The western portion of Elbert County has a growing population with many newer residents moving in from outside of Colorado. For those not raised in a place with severe winter weather, adapting to heavy snow and extreme temperatures can be a struggle. On Jan. 3, the Elbert County News spoke with Public Health Director Dwayne Smith to learn about winter weather safety. Below is a list of safety tips provided by Smith and the Elbert County Health Department to keep Elbert County residents safe during the cold winter months: 1. Drive safely in the snow. “First and foremost, buckle up on every trip, and make sure all children are safely secured,” said Smith. “Driving Elbert County roadways in the winter means changes in the way you drive. As we have seen from recent storms, snow, sleet, and ice can lead to hazardous road conditions. Avoid using cruise control in wintry conditions.”
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Anna’s Car & Dog Wash employees pose with the Elizabeth High School Spirit Team, which held a Dec. 31 fundraiser at the new PHOTO BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON business in the Elizabeth West area.
Waggin’ wheels west Anna’s Car & Dog Wash opens on Legacy Circle BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
Anna’s Car & Dog Wash is the newest business to open in the growing Elizabeth West area. The business at 2332 Legacy Circle is the first of its kind in Elbert County,
offering a variety of services for both vehicles and furry friends. The new addition to Elizabeth opened its doors on Dec. 26. Anna’s Car & Dog Wash is owned by Elizabeth-area residents Danielle and Rob Kinney. Not a franchise or chain business, the new car and dog wash is exclusive to Elizabeth and is completely familyowned and operated. The Kinneys named the business after their daughter, Anna. She can be found
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