There are some shining stars among Sterling residents

There are some shining stars among Sterling residents. The Northeast Colorado Health Department held its sixth annual Public Health Shining Star awards ceremony to recognize the efforts of others that champion public health and have a positive impact for communities in northeast Colorado. Three individuals from NCHD's six-county area were honored with the 2013 awards, including two Sterling veterinarians who have been involved in efforts to stop the spread of rabies among area wildlife and pets. Organizers say it takes a community to support public health, and these awards acknowledge that public health really does involve the public.
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They're being bullys!

They're being bullys. That's the sentiment of some Sterling lawmakers who say, despite a Supreme Court ruling that states pipeline companies do not have eminent domain rights, some of them are threatening condemnation when they can't get their way on pipeline easements. Democrats in the House Transportation and Energy Committee opposed a bill that would have granted eminent domain and condemnation rights to oil pipeline companies, and voted Thursday to kill the bill. Sterling and Democrat co-sponsor Rep. Angela Williams told the transportation committee that the bill was just a technical correction to a long-ago statute, and would allow oil pipeline companies the rights of eminent domain, which she says is what the community is afraid of. The bill has continued to pick up opposition during its three-month journey through the General Assembly. About 40 of Colorado's 65 counties voted unanimously to oppose the bill
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Are you diabetic?

Are you diabetic? Learn about "Fast Fat Facts" Friday, May 10, at the monthly program for Morgan County Diabetes Success, from noon to 1 p.m. at Colorado Plains Medical Center, on Lincoln St.. Learn about the role fats play in food preparation, nutrition and health, as well as several other issues of importance to those with diabetes or other chronic health conditions.several issues of importance to those with diabetes or other chronic health conditions. The presentation is free, and no registration is required.For details, call Morgan County Extension Center at 970-542-3544.
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The 2013 Morgan County Relay for Life is getting a head start

The 2013 Morgan County Relay for Life is getting a head start. Many area teams have already been busy organizing fundraisers for this summers event, including staff at Brush’s East Morgan County Hospital, where each department donated ‘themed’ baskets filled with goodies for public bids. The 2013 Morgan County Relay for Life has been held annually since 2002, in support of the American Cancer Society, which has held the relays since 1985. Proceeds raised will help cancer patients with transportation, hotels and a hotline for those in need. While the American Cancer Society enjoys its 100th year, the Morgan County Relay for Life, which has become the ACS’s main fundraiser, will gear up to host the 12th annual event, at Fort Morgan’s Legion Field, Sunday, June 9 for a 12-hour trek.
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