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Colonial Patriots March in Parade

A relative of the most famous author of the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), was one of 10 people who appeared as early American colonials in the recent July 4th Parade in Fort Collins. Neil Grigg, a long-time Fort Collins resident and Colorado State University civil engineering professor, appeared as Thomas Jefferson in the …

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Benjamin Franklin Visits Senior Center

Guests at the center’s Thanksgiving Luncheon were treated to an address by Benjamin Franklin portrayed by Martin Lahman, a fourth grader at Options Homeschool Enrichment. Martin is quite active in Young Chautauqua. His audience thoroughly enjoyed his presentation. Many commented about the exceptional talent the young man possess. Martin’s portrayal of Benjamin Franklin, one of …

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