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  • TODAY’S EVENTS – Tuesday, July 4

    TODAY’S EVENTS – Tuesday, July 4

    HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY AMERICA!

    Did You Know The Declaration of Independence…

    • began.. as a letter to King George to explain why the Continental Congress voted to declare independence from Great Britain.
    • has five parts..  the Preamble, the Statement of Human Rights, Charges Against Human Rights, Charges Against the King and Parliament, and the Statement of Separation and Signatures.
    • the first two paragraphs are.. “When, in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bonds which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the laws of nature and of nature’s God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation. We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. That to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. That whenever any form of government becomes destructive to these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness.”

    2017 is America’s 241st Independence Day! 

     

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  • Chinese boycott on American beef reversed

    Chinese boycott on American beef reversed

    Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced June 12 a final agreement to end the 13-year ban on U.S. beef imports into China.

    The nation has been negotiating with China to lift the ban for several months now.

    Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., has lobbied for new trade opportunities for Colorado’s farmers and ranchers. He recently spoke on the Senate floor about the agriculture crisis in America and explained how an increase in trade will benefit Colorado’s agriculture community.

    “I am continuing to urge the Trump Administration to explore new trade opportunities for America’s agriculture community in Asia, and this is an important step forward,” Gardner said. “Colorado’s farmers and ranchers will see positive economic gains from this decision.”

     

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  • Chamber seeks volunteers for Byers Fourth

    Chamber seeks volunteers for Byers Fourth

     

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  • Adams County Stars & Stripes Event Details

    Adams County Stars & Stripes Event Details

    Adams County

    announces 

    July 4th Celebration

    BRIGHTON — Adams County will host its Stars & Stripes event Monday, July 3, starting at 4 p.m., at Adams County Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton.

    The Independence Day celebration includes live music from the Kory Brunson Band and Crash Dadeez, family-friendly activities, food vendors, a beer garden, and a musical fireworks display. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. and end at approximately 10 p.m.

    Stars & Stripes will include a Children’s Fun Zone with an inflatable human foosball, a large slide and bounce house, human gyroscope balls, and hamster balls. Attendees can also play volleyball, horseshoes and disc golf. Parking is free.

    Visitors are asked to leave pets and fireworks at home.

    For more information, visit adamscountyfair.com or call (303)637-8000.

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  • MCC Observes Independence Day

    MCC Observes Independence Day

    Morgan Community College

    announces

    Fourth of July Schedule

    FORT MORGAN — Morgan Community College (MCC) and its centers will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, with no classes scheduled in observance of Independence Day.

    The Limon Center office will be closed on Monday, July 3; however classes will meet as scheduled. The Burlington Center office will be open on Monday, July 3 from 12-5 p.m., and classes will meet as scheduled. All locations will reopen on Wednesday, July 5.

    In addition, the bookstore will be closed June 27 through June 30 for inventory.

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  • FOOD RECALL: Pueblo Green Chili

    FOOD RECALL: Pueblo Green Chili

    Chili Sauce by Par’s Natural Foods – possible Clostridium botulinum

    Product name:  Pueblo Green Chili Sauce in 16-ounce and 32-ounce glass jars, all “best by” dates

    Reason for recall: Possible contamination with Clostridium botulinum and botulism toxin

    Distribution: Colorado, nationwide and Internet sales

    For More Information visit Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.

     

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  • Adams State Announces Tuition Rates

    Adams State Announces Tuition Rates

    ALAMOSA — Undergraduate students at Adams State University will not see a tuition increase next year and most fees will hold steady.

    The announcement was made during the University’s board of trustees June 22 meeting. The 2017-18 budget assumes comparable enrollment to last school year and State funding of almost $14.26 million.

    The total cost of tuition, fees, room and board per semester for undergraduate Colorado residents will be $8,935, an increase of $183, or 2 percent over last year. The semester total for out-of-state undergraduates will also increase by 2 percent, to $11,946.

    The lone increases are in the capital fee to support campus improvements and in board.

    It was very important for us to minimize cost increases for our students, many of whom have low income backgrounds. – said Adams State President Beverlee J. McClure

    Adams State has the highest proportion of low-income students — 51 percent — among Colorado’s four-year institutions. Its student body is also the most diverse — 45 percent identifying as minorities.

     

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  • Anythink libraries announcement

    Anythink libraries announcement

    Anythink Observes Independence Day

    Anythink libraries and administrative offices will be closed Tuesday, July 4, 2017, in observance of Independence Day. All branches will reopen at their regularly scheduled times on Wednesday, July 5. 

     

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  • TODAY’S EVENTS – Friday, June 30

    TODAY’S EVENTS – Friday, June 30

    WHAT’S GOOD TODAY?

    EVERY FRIDAY

    • Al-Anon family group.

      For more information call (303)888-4525.

    • Handiwork Hangout

      Anythink Bennett library @ 1 – 4 p.m. Adults can share new knitting, crocheting, embroidery or other handiwork projects. Help available for new crafters at some gatherings.

    Library News

    •  Adult book club:

      Anythink Bennett library @ 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. “Dead Wake” by Eric Larson

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  • Colorado State Fair Announces Concerts & Ticket Sales

    Colorado State Fair Announces Concerts & Ticket Sales

     

    First Round of Concerts & Ticket Sales Announced

    for the

    Colorado State Fair

    Internet Pre-Sales: June 30 at 10 a.m.

    On Sale: July 1 at 10 a.m.

    The 2017 Colorado State Fair’s Southwest Motors Events Center series includes a diverse, star-studded lineup. The stage spotlights will be shining on a variety of shows including country, classic rock, legendary musicians and up-and-coming superstars.
    Our entertainment lineup is diverse and exciting with a budget-friendly price tag. Tickets purchased prior to August 24th include Fair admission, giving fans the opportunity to arrive early and enjoy a full day at the Fair with no additional cost. We will also be announcing the entertainment series for the Budweiser Rodeo Arena which will include an exciting lineup of rodeo, derbies, and monster trucks. – said State Fair General Manager, Sarah Cummings
    Southwest Motors Events Center Lineup
    Aug. 25           Gabriel Iglesias
    Aug. 31           Gary Allan
    Sept. 1             ZZ Top
    Sept. 2             Skillet
    Sept. 3             Hunter Hayes
     
    Note:  Tickets purchased from June 30-August 24 at 9pm (MST) include admission to the Fair. Any tickets purchased after August 24 will require the purchase of an additional fair admission ticket.
     
    An internet pre-sale begins June 30 at 10am. Fair fans can join the Fan Club for a special pre-sale code by visiting www.coloradostatefair.com and click on “Join the Fan Club.”
     
    Tickets officially go on sale on July 1 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased HERE, by calling 866-461-6556, or visiting the Colorado State Fairgrounds. You can also like us on Facebook for up-to-date information and Fair activities.
     
    The Colorado State Fair runs August 25 – September 4, 2017.  For more information, click HERE.
     
    The 2017 Colorado State Fair will mark the Fair’s 145th year as Colorado’s premier celebration of agriculture. The Fairgrounds provides nearly $34 million in economic activity to Colorado throughout the year; $29 million of that activity is driven by the annual State Fair event. In addition to showcasing Colorado agriculture, the annual event features one of the country’s largest traveling carnivals, artwork, crafts, food competitions, thrilling rodeo action, a wide variety of food and merchandise booths and a Fiesta Day honoring Colorado’s ties to the Hispanic culture. 
     

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