A measure to let illegal immigrants pay in-state college and university tuition in Colorado is dead. The House Education Committee defeated the bill in a seven-to-six vote with all Republicans opposing it. Proponents had said children brought to this country illegally at a young age shouldn't be punished because their parents did something wrong. Opponents said illegal immigrants who graduate from college still may not get jobs without a Social Security number.
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
"Who`s Got Talent?" Show Next Week
Sterling Miracle Players present "Who`s Got Talent?". If you want to enter, the entry fee is ten dollars, and the proceeds go to the Miracle Player presentations of "Jungle Book" and "Camp Rock" later this year. There's no limit to the number of players in your act and cash prizes will be awarded for first and second place. There will also be trophies awarded. If you and your troupe wants to enter, you need to do so by May second. Do that at sterlingmiracleplayers.com. Rehearsal is Wednesday, May 4. Round 1 participants will perform Thursday, May 5, and round 2 participants will perform Friday, May 6. The finale will be Saturday, May 7 and all the shows are at 7 p.m. If you want to see the shows, they'll be at the Odd Fellows building at 215 North Second Street. Tickets are five dollars at the door.
Ladies Golf Kickoff Breakfast
Saturday, April 30, 2011, at 9:00 am sharp at the FMGC Pro Shop is the "kick-off breakfast" for all ladies interested in golf. Hosted by the Fort Morgan Golf Course Ladies Golf Association, coffee, donuts and Danish will be served.
Tee times for that day will be available starting at 10:30 am, pending the weather. Information will be provided on all leagues: 18 holes, 9 holes (am/pm), Tuesday Morning "chip-ins," Ladies Novice League and the Couples League. If you have questions, call the fort Morgan Pro Shop at (970) 867-5990. The Golf Course Pro Shop is located at 17586 Morgan County Road T.5.
Tee times for that day will be available starting at 10:30 am, pending the weather. Information will be provided on all leagues: 18 holes, 9 holes (am/pm), Tuesday Morning "chip-ins," Ladies Novice League and the Couples League. If you have questions, call the fort Morgan Pro Shop at (970) 867-5990. The Golf Course Pro Shop is located at 17586 Morgan County Road T.5.
Colo. GOP tries to salvage immigration proposals
Colorado Republicans frustrated in their efforts to tighten citizenship checks are hoping to turn to voters.
Most Republican senators signed onto three proposals Monday to ask voters to approve citizenship checks. One bill would allow elections officials to require proof of citizenship. Another would require an elected official to provide proof of citizenship before taking office and a third would stiffen worker-eligibility requirements for employers.
Republicans say they've been frustrated to see their citizenship proposals lose in the Democratic Senate, so they want to ask voters to change the state constitution. However, the measures would have to clear the same committee that rejected other immigration bills earlier this year.
Most Republican senators signed onto three proposals Monday to ask voters to approve citizenship checks. One bill would allow elections officials to require proof of citizenship. Another would require an elected official to provide proof of citizenship before taking office and a third would stiffen worker-eligibility requirements for employers.
Republicans say they've been frustrated to see their citizenship proposals lose in the Democratic Senate, so they want to ask voters to change the state constitution. However, the measures would have to clear the same committee that rejected other immigration bills earlier this year.
Colorado Senate signs off on health exchange
A divisive proposal to set up a new Colorado health insurance marketplace won initial approval in the Democratic state Senate Monday.
However, the prospects for the health insurance exchange are murky in the Republican House.
An exchange allows individuals and small businesses to pool together for lower health insurance rates. The federal health care law requires states to set up health insurance exchanges, or the federal government will set up exchanges for them.
Some opponents of the new health care law argue that states should resist the exchange mandate. Three Republican senators argued unsuccessfully against the exchange idea Monday. It's unclear whether the GOP House will embrace the bill. Many Republicans say an exchange would mean surrendering to the federal health care law.
However, the prospects for the health insurance exchange are murky in the Republican House.
An exchange allows individuals and small businesses to pool together for lower health insurance rates. The federal health care law requires states to set up health insurance exchanges, or the federal government will set up exchanges for them.
Some opponents of the new health care law argue that states should resist the exchange mandate. Three Republican senators argued unsuccessfully against the exchange idea Monday. It's unclear whether the GOP House will embrace the bill. Many Republicans say an exchange would mean surrendering to the federal health care law.
FBI: Colo. mall likely unrelated to Columbine
The FBI says an apparent attempted bombing at a Colorado shopping mall was not likely related to the 12-year anniversary of the shootings at nearby Columbine High School.
FBI Denver spokesman Dave Joly Monday says investigators have found a motive but aren't releasing additional information.
The FBI on Sunday alerted field offices covering all 50 states and Puerto Rico to be on the lookout for 65-year-old Earl Albert Moore.
Moore has been named the suspect in Wednesday's fire at Southwest Plaza Mall, about 2 miles from Columbine, where 12 students and a teacher were killed in 1999.
Authorities discovered a pipe bomb and two propane tanks after the fire, raising fears that the incident was timed to coincide with the anniversary.
FBI Denver spokesman Dave Joly Monday says investigators have found a motive but aren't releasing additional information.
The FBI on Sunday alerted field offices covering all 50 states and Puerto Rico to be on the lookout for 65-year-old Earl Albert Moore.
Moore has been named the suspect in Wednesday's fire at Southwest Plaza Mall, about 2 miles from Columbine, where 12 students and a teacher were killed in 1999.
Authorities discovered a pipe bomb and two propane tanks after the fire, raising fears that the incident was timed to coincide with the anniversary.
CU Announces Fundraising Campaign
The University of Colorado has launched a campaign to raise more than a billion dollars. President Bruce Benson calls the effort, quote, "the most ambitious in the school's history." The one-point-five-billion dollars would all come from private sources and then go to support university research, facility upgrades, endowments and scholarships. More than 900-million in funds have already been raised since 2006 as part of a silent phase.
More Details About Failed Bomber Moore
Details about the man suspected of planting an explosive device at a suburban Denver mall are coming out. Albert Earl Moore has a long history of criminal activity including bank robbery, theft, possession of burglary tools. He'd been serving a sentence for robbery when released just a week before last week's failed pipe bomb plot at Southwest Plaza Mall. Court records also show Moore owed two different banks ten-thousand dollars as part of a civil action against him. Moore is the focus of a national manhunt for his connection to the bombing attempt.
Drug Takeback is Saturday in Fort Morgan
The Fort Morgan Police Department is sponsoring a Free Prescription Drug Take-Back event on Saturday, April 30th between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm.
There will be two drop off locations in Fort Morgan, one at the Safeway Pharmacy and the other at Colorado Plains Medical Center.
Residents are encouraged to clean out their medicine cabinets and safely dispose of expired or unused prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Most homes have a supply of unwanted drugs that when left unchecked and be misused or abused by unauthorized individuals. This event provides an opportunity to safely and responsibly dispose of unwanted medications.
Medications will be accepted, no questions asked. Before dropping off drugs, citizens are asked to mark out any personal information on bottles or containers. Law enforcement will be on hand to receive your medications and ensure proper handling of deposited medications.
Most any pills, prescriptions, or vitamins will be accepted. Liquids and also be dropped of if they are sealed in their original containers. A few items that cannot be accepted include: syringes, needles, mercury, oxygen containers, chemotherapy/radioactive substances or pressurized canisters.
Last year, Fort Morgan’s drop off sites collected 118 pounds of unwanted drugs. At this event, we are hoping to exceed that number. Proper disposal prevents drugs from harming the environment and keeps controlled drugs out of the hands of unauthorized users.
This is a nationwide event and law enforcement agencies across the state are hosting drop-off sites including Brush, Wray, Yuma and Sedgwick County. For more information contact Officer Roger Doll at (970) 542-3948 or visit www.dea.gov to find additional locations.
There will be two drop off locations in Fort Morgan, one at the Safeway Pharmacy and the other at Colorado Plains Medical Center.
Residents are encouraged to clean out their medicine cabinets and safely dispose of expired or unused prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Most homes have a supply of unwanted drugs that when left unchecked and be misused or abused by unauthorized individuals. This event provides an opportunity to safely and responsibly dispose of unwanted medications.
Medications will be accepted, no questions asked. Before dropping off drugs, citizens are asked to mark out any personal information on bottles or containers. Law enforcement will be on hand to receive your medications and ensure proper handling of deposited medications.
Most any pills, prescriptions, or vitamins will be accepted. Liquids and also be dropped of if they are sealed in their original containers. A few items that cannot be accepted include: syringes, needles, mercury, oxygen containers, chemotherapy/radioactive substances or pressurized canisters.
Last year, Fort Morgan’s drop off sites collected 118 pounds of unwanted drugs. At this event, we are hoping to exceed that number. Proper disposal prevents drugs from harming the environment and keeps controlled drugs out of the hands of unauthorized users.
This is a nationwide event and law enforcement agencies across the state are hosting drop-off sites including Brush, Wray, Yuma and Sedgwick County. For more information contact Officer Roger Doll at (970) 542-3948 or visit www.dea.gov to find additional locations.
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