fourthofjuly

It's never too early or too late to celebrate Christmas, America's birthday or the town's appreciation of a veteran. The committee will kick-off its annual spaghetti supper fundraiser in April for the town's annual Independence Day parade and fireworks display. The theme this year will be "Christmas in July." The committee has set a tentative date of Friday, April 30, for the supper.

If they like decorating for Christmas, they might like it in the summer   -Michael McCue

 

The Saints are a perfect model for an underdog, and if their defense was better, they'd win. But it isn't. And No. 18 for the Colts is pretty good.  

A volunteer committee which has taken over the reins of the town's Fourth of July celebration will hold a public meeting next week to update members and the public on its efforts up to this point. By the People: Brattleboro Goes Fourth will hold a public meeting Wednesday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m. at the Brattleboro Senior Center in the Gibson-Aiken Center at 207 Main St. This is the second of what is expected to become a monthly meeting of the group.  

The province of Ilocos Norte is welcoming outdoor and sports enthusiasts seeking a new kind of thrill through sandboarding in the sand dunes of Paoay. This so-called Desert of the North has an area of 85 square kilometers and stretches from the municipality of Currimao until the municipality of Pasuquin. Paoay, about 20 kilometers south of the provincial capital of Laoag City, is situated between these two municipalities.  

Blaine and Birch Bay restaurants are gearing up for Blaine Chamber of Commerce's 10th annual Bite of Blaine set for Monday, February 15 at Semiahmoo Resort. The community is invited to sample savory dishes including prime rib, lobster and shrimp orzo, camarones a la diabla, quiche, gorganzola apple bruchetta, pulled pork sandwiches, plus soups, salads and many other tasty treats. Also joining the fun are Nature's Path and Totally Chocolate.  

Sony has released a bunch of new images from their summer comedy Grown Ups . Starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, Rob Schneider, David Spade, Salma Hayek, Maria Bello, and Maya Rudolph, the film is about five friends and former teammates who reunite decades later to honor the passing of their childhood basketball coach. With their wives and kids in tow, they spend the Fourth of July holiday weekend together at the lake house where they celebrated their championship years earlier.  

Finally, the Fourth of July is coming to Lafayette. On Feb. 2, Lafayette City Council determined that 2010 will mark the end of the road for the 53-year-old Celebrate Lafayette event. Beginning in 2011, the city will disband Celebrate Lafayette and in its stead will host a Fourth of July celebration in the community.  

Guernsey's downtown area near the city park and visitor's center will have a new look by this year's Fourth of July celebration if weather and work schedules cooperate. Funding for the project is just a matter of paperwork now that the State Loan and Investment Board has given their final approval for the distribution of the funds. The grant will provide $112,594 toward the construction of a historical plaza that will celebrate the role of the Oregon Trail and the Pony Express in the community.  

After last year's Fourth of July parade , the employees at the car dealership had set up a booth to give out t-shirts and other types of shwag to local teens. According to manager, Peter Towle, the interest in the cars was peaked and he and Principal Newton discussed an "incentive to stay in school and do a good job" during a brainstorming session. This student recognition program will award one graduating senior with a new KIA Soul at the conclusion of their senior year.  

Home is where most people will watch the Super Bowl , according to the Nielsen Company. Nine out of 10 people say they will watch this Sunday's game at their home or at a friend's home, Nielsen found. The New Orleans Saints face the Indianapolis Colts on CBS this weekend.