In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue

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Today is Constitution Day

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The Constitution honors the document that guarantees Americans their essential rights. Since its ratification in 1787, the Constitution of the United States has served as the basis for all U.S. laws.

To prevent the abuses of power they felt subjected to under the British monarchy, the Founding Fathers framed the Constitution carefully, distributing power between three branches of government. The Constitution outlines the government’s powers, the limitations on those powers, and the rights of citizens. It also outlines an amendment process for making changes in the futur

Remember

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This Day in History . . . September 3rd

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Did you know yesterday, September 3rd in 1777, an American flag flew in battle for the very first time?

This occurred during a Revolutionary War skirmish at Cooch’s Bridge, Delaware. Gen. William Maxwell, commanding a Patriot force of infantry and cavalry, ordered the new flag raised in a clash with an advance guard of British and Hessian troops.

Long may it wave. God bless and keep the USA.

Happy Birthday!

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Eat outside day – August 31st

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August 31st is National Eat Outside Day so we’d like to encourage everyone to take their lunch outside! Take advantage of the last of the summer weather to soak up that Vitamin D! Eat your lunch on a bench or outside table, have a picnic dinner with family or just take an afternoon walk with an apple or healthy snack.